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In this episode, we break down reports that Kim Jong Un is tightening North Korea’s alliance with Vladimir Putin by sending troops to support Russia’s war effort. In this episode, we explain why this deepening authoritarian partnership matters beyond Ukraine and what it signals about deterrence, enforcement, and U.S. credibility in Asia and worldwide. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In this episode, we break down the deadly Syria attack that killed Iowa National Guard soldiers and what it says about ISIS still being an active threat. In this episode, we question why U.S. troops remain in Syria without clear objectives, and argue that accountability, deterrence, and defined end goals matter before more Americans are put in harm’s way. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down Belarus releasing 123 prisoners and why it may be more strategic leverage than a genuine humanitarian shift. In this episode, we explain the right-leaning case for staying skeptical—warning against rewarding repression, stressing verifiable reforms, and keeping U.S. policy focused on strength and clear-eyed realism. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down a whistleblower warning alleging large-scale fraud in welfare programs and public benefit contracting tied to the Somali American community in Ohio, and why critics say it echoes the Minnesota scandal. In this episode, we explore the oversight failures being alleged, the political fallout, and the broader debate over accountability in expansive government aid programs. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the fresh political backlash against Rep. Ilhan Omar after a GOP challenger links her to oversight failures tied to a massive Minneapolis-area welfare fraud scandal. In this episode, we unpack the core accusations, the defense that she’s not responsible for criminals in her district, and why the debate is resonating as a broader argument about leadership, accountability, and taxpayer trust.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down why Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado publicly credited former President Donald Trump for advancing Venezuela’s freedom movement, including dedicating her Nobel Peace Prize nomination to him. In this episode, we explain how she argues sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and overt support for democratic alternatives helped shift momentum against Nicolás Maduro—and what that could mean for the U.S. political debate on “strength vs. quiet diplomacy.” Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how former President Donald Trump is pushing back against strict state-level AI regulations and advocating for federal primacy to avoid a patchwork of conflicting laws. In this episode, we explain the conservative argument that unified national standards protect innovation, competitiveness, and free speech while still allowing for “smart” baseline safeguards. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down reports that the FDA is preparing to issue a black box warning—the agency’s strongest risk label—on COVID-19 vaccines, signaling a major shift in how regulators publicly frame vaccine safety. In this episode, we cover what’s being claimed about the internal push for the warning, why critics argue the supporting data hasn’t been shared transparently, and how this move could reshape public trust and the broader vaccine debate. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In this episode, we unpack the U.S. seizure of a massive oil tanker allegedly tied to Venezuela’s sanctioned networks and the argument that it’s meant to choke off cartel-linked revenue streams. In this episode, we also cover the backlash and resignation calls aimed at South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and why supporters frame the move as tougher drug-war enforcement rather than reckless escalation.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down a recent federal court ruling that forced ICE to release Clymer Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant with prior drug and trespass convictions, back into the community while his immigration case continues. We walk through the legal tug-of-war between judicial power and immigration enforcement, and what this decision could mean for border security, public safety, and future deportation cases. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.