Best Brian Crooks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 7 Brian Crooke 52:12

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In this episode, I sit down with Brian Crooke! The most well known and liked man in Wellbeing as a true thought leader in the field of Workplace Wellbeing. We covered so much in this episode: Workplace Wellness Today Why wellbeing initiatives often fall short when they’re treated as a “tick-the-box” exercise. The importance of embedding wellbeing i…

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#55 Paige MacPherson: Smartphones, Canadian Education Performance, and School Choice 1:06:48

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Canada is libertarian on cell phones in classrooms and statist on school choice (in most provinces). We get a poor return on investment when it comes to education in Canada. Our math and reading scores are several years behind (even before Covid). Students are distracted by over 100 messages on their cellphones each day. And teachers cannot control…

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Daniel Davis: Trump Calls for Shooting Down Russian Jets 34:11

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Lt. Col. Daniel Davis is a 4x combat veteran, the recipient of the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling, and is the host of the Daniel Davis Deep Dive YouTube channel. Lt. Col. Davis unpacks Trump belligerent statements about Russia and advocacy for defeating Russia on the battlefield. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.c…

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Ep. 8 - Finding Peace 1:12:29

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In this incredible episode, I speak to Kadam Adam Star — meditation teacher, practitioner of Buddhist traditions; founder of Meditate in Ireland meditation centre. Adam runs Meditate in Ireland, a centre dedicated to teaching meditation and Buddhist practices in a way accessible to people in everyday life. The teachings place an emphasis on mindful…

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Fyodor Lukyanov: Europe in Crises & a New World Order 44:42

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Fyodor Lukyanov is Chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, a Research Professor at the Higher School of Economics, Editor in Chief of the Russia in Global Affairs Journal, and the Research Director at the Valdai Discussion Club. Prof. Lukyanov outlines the numerous crises facing Europe and the challenges in adapting to a new world or…

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Resisting Erasure 1:01:13

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show gets the axe, AOC eyes her next big political move, Trump’s Education Department pushes white-washed civics lessons, the U.S. strikes an alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, and a community fights to rescue Black book archive. News Trump Ed Dept. Partners With Right-Groups to Spread White-Washed Civics Lessons in ‘Schools Across the …

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#54 Étienne-Alexander Beauregard - Gen-Z Conservatism & Anti Civilization: Why Our Societies Collapse From Within 57:41

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Gen Z sits at the cusp of major change in conservatism. Young people do not feel a warmth and longing for Reagan or Thatcher. Sure, they value freedom, but they also what to know where the guardrails stand. Étienne-Alexandre speaks clearly for a new generation of non-left thinkers. He asks what might be the role of conservatism in the near future. …

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Brian Walshe's CHILLING Google Search History Revealed (Full List) 15:46

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Brian Walshe's CHILLING Google Search History Revealed (Full List) A killer’s smartest tool is also his biggest liability: the internet. In this stunning final segment, the Hidden Killers team reveals the most damning evidence against Brian Walshe—his own Google search history. In the hours and days after murdering his wife Ana, Brian used their so…

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Brian Walshe: The Anatomy of An Alleged Narcissistic Killer 16:37

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Brian Walshe: The Anatomy of An Alleged Narcissistic Killer From one case of hidden horror to another, the show transitions to the tragic murder of Ana Walshe at the hands of her husband, Brian Walshe. This segment meticulously pieces together the final days of their unraveling marriage. Ana, a successful real estate executive, was ready to leave. …

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Yanis Varoufakis: Technofeudalism and the Death of Capitalism 46:11

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Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, the former Finance Minister of Greece, and the author of numerous bestselling books. Yanis Varoufakis discusses his book "Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism". Varoufakis argues that capitalism as we knew it is dead — replaced by something more dangerous. Instead of markets and competition, our world is increas…

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Collapse as U.S. Economic War on China Backfires 35:51

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Sean Foo is a financial analyst and a China expert. Foo discusses the failures of the tech war, tariffs, and financial war, yet the US has been successful in conquering the markets of allies. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport …

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Anatol Lieven: US-Russia-China Tensions in the Arctic 39:33

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Anatol Lieven is the Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Lieven discusses the rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, and potential environmental disaster.Anatol Lieven's article: Restoring Arctic Exceptionalism: The Path Toward Sustainable Cooperationhttps://quincyinst.org/research/restoring-arct…

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Michael Hudson: Europe's Stockholm Syndrome 58:26

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rof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses how the US is extracting tribute from its allies.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GDiesen1Support the channel: PayPal: https://www…

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FBI Profiler on Kirk's Assassin, Hoffman's Depravity & Walshe's Google History 1:47:14

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FBI Profiler on Kirk's Assassin, Hoffman's Depravity & Walshe's Google History This is the complete, must-see episode of Hidden Killers, providing in-depth analysis of three of the most disturbing cases making headlines. The show opens with an exclusive interview with retired FBI behavioral analysis chief Robin Dreeke, who delivers a masterclass on…

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Harald Kujat: Former Head of the German Army Exposes Lies of the Ukraine War 44:23

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General Harald Kujat is a former head of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) and the former Chairman of NATO's Military Committee. Having held the top military position in both Germany and NATO, General Kujat offers his expertise on how the West and Russia ended up fighting a proxy war in Ukraine. General Kujat discusses the failure to reach a com…

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Gilbert Doctorow: The Dawn of Europe’s Century of Humiliation? 39:00

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Dr. Gilbert Doctorow discusses the economic and political decline of Europe . Gilbert Doctorow's new book "War Diaries. Volume 1: The Russia-Ukraine War, 2022-2023" is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/War-Diaries-Russia-Ukraine-2022-2023/dp/B0F9VK1WM2 Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: htt…

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Jeffrey Sachs: US and China Edge Toward War Over Taiwan 33:36

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Professor Jeffrey Sachs discusses the US and China possibly heading to war over Taiwan. While the US is increasingly committing itself to Taiwan's secession, China has linked the issue to its historical memory of the Century of Humiliation. With neither side willing to make concessions, Taiwan would be the likely trigger for a war between the two s…

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Larry Johnson: Israel's Attack on Qatar Provokes Backlash 48:29

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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the backlash from Israel's strike on Qatar and the self-delusion within the West as the proxy war in Ukraine is being lost.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitte…

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#53 Tristin Hopper: Extremism in Canadian Universities and review of his book, "Don't be Canada" 48:17

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Once again, Canadian university professors show their extremism in response to Charlie Kirk, a mirror of their praise for Oct 7. Professors shape opinion; they shape culture. Do we want the kind of culture they promote? Turning to his book, Tristin argues that Canada's world-famous policy failures are self-inflicted. He believes we could recover, i…

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Scott Ritter: NATO Prepares for War with Russia 30:18

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Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter argues that the war rhetoric between Russia and NATO has escalated to dramatic levels following the drone incident in Poland.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.…

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Ian Proud: Coalition of the Unwilling Threatens Russia 32:02

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Ian Proud argues that the Europeans are stuck in a pattern of doubling down on failed policies toward Russia, and he explores the roots of this lack of political imagination. Proud was a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service from 1999 to 2023. Ian was a senior officer at the British Embassy in Moscow from July 2014 to February 2019, at a time …

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Dmitry Polyanskiy: Drones in Poland & Preventing Nuclear War 24:28

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Dmitry Polyanskiy is the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations. Polyanskiy argues that the drones entering Poland were a Ukrainian false-flag operation that threatens escalation. The Russia-US diplomacy is not limited to the proxy war in Ukraine, as arms control agreements are collapsing and success a…

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Survival of the Schooling w/ Dr. John B. King, Jr. 1:31:38

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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead on a Utah campus, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gets 27 years for his coup dreams, and Utah makes headlines again with the launch of a new Black-owned bank. Kaya Henderson interviews Dr. John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York and former U.S. Secretary of Education (Obama Administration), about …

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#52 Josh Lewis: Conservatism, Saving Elephants, Populism, Donald Trump, and Economic Morality 1:09:50

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Josh Lewis is a traditional conservative who has worked in 'government' in America, has served in retail politics, and has interviewed hundreds of leading thinkers in American conservatism. Josh has a unique ability to bridge the gap between politics and life, philosophy and culture. His developed his skill comes from a deep discomfort with what he…

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Douglas Macgregor: 500 Years of Dominance Have Come to an End 45:44

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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Magregor argues that we are living in historic times as the era of Western dominance has come to an end. If the West wants to thrive, it must adjust to how the world actually and abandon hegemonic dreams.Join the National Conversation: https://www.thena…

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Lawrence Wilkerson: America Is Retrenching & Alliances Fall Apart 46:30

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Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State. Colonel Wilkerson that leaked documents of American retrenchment are likely real, which will greatly impact the world. Israel's attack on Qatar demonstrates that the US will not keep its Gulf allies safe, and the US is also preparing t…

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Jacques Baud: The West Is Dying From Ideological Fundamentalism 1:08:07

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Colonel Jacques Baud is a former military intelligence analyst in the Swiss Army and the author of many books. Baud discusses the inability of the West to adjust to the changing international distribution of power. The greatest change defining our time is the end of Western dominance in the international system, and the unanswered question is: How …

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#51 Reflecting on Charlie Kirk. Are we tired of being bullied? 22:53

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I couldn't stay silent and sane. Once again, the AI summary is scarily accurate, so I will let is stand. Let me know what you think. Shawn AI Summary: Responding to Tragedy: Honouring Charlie Kirk & Challenging Silence In this deeply reflective episode of Concepts, host Shawn Whatley breaks from his usual avoidance of current events to address a tu…

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Chas Freeman: The Old World Is Dying, the New World Struggles to Be Born 45:47

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Ambassador Chas Freeman discusses the dramatic shift from the optimism of the 1990s to the chaos and decay of the current era. How are the major powers adjusting to a world undergoing rapid change?Ambassador Freeman is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense (1993-94), earning the highest public service awards of the Department of Defense for …

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Alex Krainer: Economic Collapse & Civil War Fears in Europe 46:54

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Alex Krainer is a market analyst, author & former hedge fund manager. Krainer discusses the economic crisis in Europe and growing fears of Civil War in places like France and the UK.Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/Glenn_DiesenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/glenndiesenSupport the channe…

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Mike Benz: How NGOs and the CIA Hijacked Ukraine 1:06:35

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Mike Benz is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. State Department and the current Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online. Benz discusses how the intelligence agencies use "non-governmental organisations" (NGOs) to hijack the civil society of other states, and how the US and its partners seized control over Ukraine. Benz…

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Episode 26 - "From sailing instructor & student to trailblazers in the cruising lifestyle world" 1:10:02

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This week Erik and David sit down with Logan and Caroline Rowell, the Founders of the Young Cruisers Association and Co-Founders of the new Sea People App, diving deeper into how the search for a few beers with boating friends turned into 13,000 members worldwide.By Erik Kyle

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Brian Berletic: NATO Panics as Ukraine Frontlines Collapse 45:35

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Brian Berletic is a former US Marine, author, international relations expert and host of the New Atlas. Berletic discusses the collapse of the frontlines in Ukraine, which results in NATO simultaneously seeking to escalate and pushing for a freeze on the frontlines. Follow Prof. Glenn Diesen:Substack: https://glenndiesen.substack.com/X/Twitter: htt…

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The Performance of Power 1:10:21

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Miami elections move forward as the state moves to end all vaccine mandates, Europe bans the use of gel nail polish, a Texas court-appointed lawyer faces white nationalist allegations, and a legendary Southern cookbook celebrates 50 years with a new cover. News Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for schools Is This Court App…

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#50 George Nash: The Conservative Intellectual Movement 1:09:54

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If you find conservatism confusing, you are not alone! Dr. George Nash has spent 50 years explaining all the strands that weave together into the collection of ideas we call conservatism. The AI summary is surprisingly good, so I will simply point out the book links below: The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America since 1945 Russel Kirk's C…

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Seyed M. Marandi: Expect Strategic Ambiguity on Iran's Nuclear Program 31:06

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's Nuclear Negotiation Team. Prof. Marandi argues that it is reasonable to expect more strategic ambiguity on Iran's nuclear program as a result of the attack on Iran and the possibility of future attacks.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypal…

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John Mearsheimer: West's Failure to Adjust to a Multipolar World 1:04:18

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John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982. Prof. Mearsheimer discusses the West's failure to adjust to a multipolar world as the source of its decline.Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79 Buy me a C…

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Gilbert Doctorow: Russia, China and India Unite Against US Hegemony 35:44

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Dr. Gilbert Doctorow discusses what was achieved at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting. Gilbert Doctorow's new book "War Diaries. Volume 1: The Russia-Ukraine War, 2022-2023" is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/War-Diaries-Russia-Ukraine-2022-2023/dp/B0F9VK1WM2

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Henry Tillman: Russia-China-India Nuclear Partnership 33:00

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Russia, China and India are rapidly moving forward with partnerships for innovations within nuclear energy. Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f

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Richard Wolff: US Empire in Collapse, China Builds Rival System 51:54

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Professor Richard Wolff discusses why the internal contradictions of capitalism that must be addressed and managed, which have instead been ignored for decades. Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79 Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f…

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Douglas Macgregor: Europe on the Edge of War with Russia 36:30

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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel and former advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Magregor explains how European leaders are in desperation, edging closer toward war with Russia. Support the channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo Fund Me: https://gofund.me/09ea012f…

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Einar Tangen: China, Russia & India Build New Economic World Order 55:15

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Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and a Senior Fellow at CIGI. China, Russia and India. Tangen discusses the significance of the SCO meeting. As the Western-centric international economic system implodes, a new international economic architecture is being built in the East. At the forefront are three of the four largest economies i…

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Scott Ritter: NATO & EU Will Collapse After Major Defeat 34:29

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Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter argues that the rhetoric of NATO and the EU does not reflect reality, and these blocs will likely collapse following defeat in the Ukraine proxy war. Support the channel:PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Diesen79Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/gdiesengGo …

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John Helmer: Russia Loses Patience Over Ignored Security Concerns 1:14:40

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John Helmer is an Australian journalist and author based in Moscow for more than 30 years.

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Anthony Aguilar: Whistleblower Reveals Atrocities in Gaza 58:25

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Anthony Aguilar is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, a Special Forces Green Beret who served as a combat infantry officer for 25 years in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Aguilar worked as an aid contractor for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Suppo…

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Diego Sequera: U.S. Warships Steam Toward Venezuela 47:31

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Diego Sequera is a Venezuelan journalist and writer at Misión Verdad: https://misionverdad.com/autores/diego-sequera

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#49 Yuval Levin: Unity, Citizenship, and American Constitutionalism 1:03:00

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How can we live together when we don't t all think alike? Are there nothing but power struggles, or is there a better way? Dr. Yuval Levin explains that we don't need to disagree less; we need to learn to disagree better. Unity does not mean unanimity. We should be hopeful, not simply optimistic. Yuval has spent several decades trying to persuade c…