Best Logic Bomb Podcasts (2025)

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WSJ BOMBSHELL: Trump Sells a Business Deal — Not Peace 22:38

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1h ago22:38

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A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals a stunning twist: Trump is promoting a business-style deal, not a negotiated peace agreement, despite selling it publicly as a path to end the war. Tonight we break down what the WSJ uncovered, the forces behind this proposal, and why it matters for Ukraine’s survival and Europe’s security. We examine…

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Ukraine Hunts Putin’s Ghost Oil Fleet as Russia Attacked Civilians 16:54

1h ago16:54

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Ukraine Hunts Putin’s Ghost Oil Fleet as Russia Attacked CiviliansBy Professor Gerdes

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Putin Can’t Sign the Peace Deal — His Hardliners Won’t Let Him 13:12

15m ago13:12

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Most analysts look at peace proposals by asking what Zelensky can or cannot accept. But almost nobody asks the opposite question: Can Putin even sign one? In this video, we flip the lens to examine the internal forces constraining Putin — the nationalist hardliners, the “Angry Patriots,” and Igor Girkin himself, who just published a blistering crit…

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Ukraine Faces Major Reshuffle After Yermak Fall 16:54

17m ago16:54

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Andriy Yermak’s sudden fall — after a high-profile anti-corruption raid — has set off a chain reaction inside Ukraine’s leadership. With Yermak gone, Kyiv is now facing a major government reshuffle at the worst possible time: the middle of an active war. In this video, we break down what Yermak controlled, why his role mattered, and how his exit fo…

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BREAKING: Yermak Out — The Real Story Isn’t Public Yet! 16:18

1h ago16:18

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Andriy Yermak, one of the most influential figures in Ukraine’s wartime leadership, is suddenly out. He resigned amid rumors and allegations — and the silence surrounding his resignation is the biggest clue of all. In this video, we explore what we know, what we don’t, and why the lack of official explanation is raising eyebrows across Kyiv and amo…

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Great Night for Ukraine 13:45

11m ago13:45

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The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed a massive night of precision operations: • Strikes on the Saratov Oil Refinery deep in Russia • A hit on the UAV storage site at Saky airfield in occupied Crimea • Destruction of Russian personnel and fuel depots across Donetsk and Luhansk • Knockouts of Pantsir-S1 and Tor-M2 air defense systems This wasn’t ran…

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Putin Criminalized Being Ukrainian in Occupied Areas 14:10

6h ago14:10

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Russia has taken one of its most extreme steps yet: effectively criminalizing being Ukrainian in the territories it occupies. These are not my words or opinions. New rules restrict language, symbols, culture, and even how people identify themselves. This isn’t just repression — it’s an attempt to erase Ukrainians from their own land. In this video,…

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Ukraine’s Front Line Just Delivered REAL Good News 17:34

2d ago17:34

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Ukraine’s Front Line Just Delivered REAL Good NewsBy Professor Gerdes

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KEY INSIGHT: They’re Playing Different Games on the Same Field 17:20

8h ago17:20

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In this video, I break down how four power players—Trump, Putin, Zelensky, and Witkoff—are all operating with wildly different motivations, even though they’re all influencing the same conflict. • Putin is fighting for regime survival, narrative control, and the restoration of a sphere of influence he believes is historically Russia’s. He does not …

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Leaked Call Reveals Russia’s Deception Plan — Here’s Why It Matters 14:49

8h ago14:49

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A newly leaked call just revealed Russia’s coordinated deception plan—and the implications are far bigger than the transcript. In this video, I break down what they said, why they said it, and how it fits into Russia’s broader information strategy. You’ll see how this call ties directly into ongoing propaganda efforts, narrative manipulation, and s…

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What’s REALLY Happening in Ukraine — The Ground Truth 15:16

3d ago15:16

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What’s REALLY Happening in Ukraine — The Ground TruthBy Professor Gerdes

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Zelensky Wants a THANKSGIVING Deal — Putin Scrambles for Excuses 14:51

22h ago14:51

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Zelensky is pushing for what many are calling a “Thanksgiving deal” — a diplomatic opening meant to test Moscow’s real intentions. But instead of responding seriously, Putin has unleashed a fresh wave of excuses, delays, and shifting narratives. In this video, we break down: • What Zelensky is actually proposing • Why the timing matters politically…

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Russia Bombs Civilians — Ukraine Destroys Their Warplanes 14:22

4d ago14:22

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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov insists Moscow “does not strike civilians.” But even as he repeats that line, Russian forces launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian towns — leaving undeniable damage behind. In this video, we break down: • What Russia actually hit • Ukraine’s precision strike that destroyed key Russian jets • Why this clash matt…

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Would America Be Safer Without the Second Amendment? 1:07:41

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Few lines in the Constitution have provoked as much passion—or confusion—as this one: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” What did the Founding Fathers mean by “well regulated”? What did they mean by “Militia”? And, do any of those defini…

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Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives 1:15:26

5d ago1:15:26

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The holidays are an unusually social time, filled with parties and family get-togethers. But for most of the year, we feel isolated and unsatisfied with our social lives. Our society isn’t structured to support connection year-round. So it’s an apt time to re-air this episode — a conversation with the writer Sheila Liming about rediscovering the lo…

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Ukraine’s Ground Position Is Stronger Than Anyone Expected 14:14

11h ago14:14

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Russians are asking for Ukraine to hand over Donbas. In today’s video, I walk through the key developments. We’ll look at new data, battlefield maps, and the on-the-ground indicators that explain why Ukraine is holding stronger than many expected. This isn’t spin—there are real reasons behind this shift. Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Tr…

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🗞 24th November – SA Liberals Caught Out Using AI AGAIN! 20:01

12h ago20:01

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It's a sign of the times, AI taking our jobs...or in this case, the SA Liberals' job of getting them involved in some stupid scandal. We also chat the Mount Gambier Blue Blob googly eyes fallout, the St Louis counterfeit money scheme and SA's very own Oscars moment. Get some South Australian kitsch on your Christmas Tree with Adelaide Mail's SA Chr…

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US Plan? Russian Plan? Or a Full-Blown Psy-Op? 15:19

1d ago15:19

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There's so much confusion about the US peace plan that Trump was pushing on Ukraine. Is it a US plan, a Russian plan, or active measures? I try to explain in this video. I'll walk you through everything we know at this point. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy …

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Ukraine’s Counter Proposal: Kinetic Sanctions to Cripple Russia 14:01

1h ago14:01

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Ukraine’s latest peace plan isn’t just diplomacy on paper — it’s a strategic plan to use KINETIC SANCTIONS to let Putin know he cannot win. Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: http…

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Europe Stands with Zelensky… and So Does a Shocking New Supporter 17:45

6d ago17:45

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Europe just delivered another strong show of support for Zelensky — but that’s not the headline. The real story is the unexpected new support that quietly moved into Ukraine’s corner at the same time. This wasn’t random, and it wasn’t symbolic. It signals a deeper strategic alignment that’s about to reshape how the Kremlin interprets the next moves…

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Solovyov’s ‘Brainwashed Kids’ Rant Exposes Disturbing Kremlin Logic 8:58

20m ago8:58

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In this breakdown, we examine Solovyov’s latest unhinged rant claiming Ukrainian children are “brainwashed” — a bizarre narrative even by Russian state TV standards. But the real story isn’t the claim itself. It’s what the claim reveals about the Kremlin’s internal worldview. We’ll look at why this specific talking point matters, what it signals ab…

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If You Miss This Context, You’ll Misread Everything That’s Coming 17:50

5d ago17:50

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In today’s update, I break down the critical pieces of context that everyone else is overlooking — the factor that determines how the next moves will unfold. Without this lens, changes will seem random or contradictory. With it, everything locks into place. We’ll walk through why this detail matters, how it shapes the reactions you’re about to see,…

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Zelensky’s BRILLIANT Speech Just Cut Through the Political Chaos! 20:57

1h ago20:57

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Zelensky’s brilliant, razor-sharp speech just sliced through weeks of political noise and confusion. While Washington panders to Putin and Europe loads new arguments to support UA, Ukraine’s president delivered something almost no one else has managed: true moral clarity. In this video, I break down what Zelensky actually said, why it hit so hard, …

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Putin’s Slip Gave Me Hope — Here’s What He Revealed 20:11

3d ago20:11

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Putin’s reaction to the leaked 28-point peace plan was supposed to be controlled, polished, and full of Kremlin talking points. But in the middle of pushing his narrative, he inadvertently revealed his true intentions--something he absolutely did not mean to say out loud. In this video, we break down the moment Putin slipped, what it quietly expose…

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I Reviewed All 28 Peace Points So You Don’t Have To 19:08

7h ago19:08

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I went through all 28 provisions in the newly circulated peace framework and tallied which ones favor Ukraine and which ones benefit Russia. In today’s breakdown, I’ll show you which points are harmless, which ones raise red flags, and which ones would dramatically shift the war’s trajectory if accepted. You’ll see how many of the provisions are sy…

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Ukraine Had a Good Night — Front Lines Holding Firm 12:35

1h ago12:35

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Ukraine had a genuinely good night, and multiple sectors of the front line are now holding firm. In this video, we break down where where Ukraine has attacked oil and power, how Ukraine stabilized positions, what Russian attacks attempted to achieve, and why this matters strategically. We’ll also look at early indicators that Ukraine’s defensive ad…

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Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right 1:08:19

9d ago1:08:19

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On Monday night, in front of a live audience, I talked to Fareed Zakaria about the different political age he believes we’ve entered. Zakaria is the host of “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on CNN and the author of the 2024 book “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash From 1600 to the Present.” To mark the release of the book in paperback, Zakaria invited m…

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Russia’s ‘Peace Plan’: Amnesty, Sanctions Lifted, 40% UA Army Cut 19:54

3h ago19:54

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HOLY COW! A newly leaked peace framework shows Russia pushing for three massive concessions: blanket AMNESTY for its officials and soldiers, sanctions relief that would reopen its economy to the West, and a 40% reduction in Ukraine’s military forces. In today’s video, we break down what Russia is actually attempting to secure, why these demands app…

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8th Strike on Ryazan Refinery (Shut Down) — And the Battlefield Shifts 12:30

9h ago12:30

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Ukraine has hit the Ryazan refinery for the eighth time, and this AFTER a forced shutdown. I break down why this facility keeps getting targeted, why Russia hasn’t been able to protect it, and how this steady pressure is reshaping the battlefield—not through territorial gains, but through logistics, fuel strain, and decision-making inside the Kreml…

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A SECRET Peace Deal Just LEAKED — And It’s Explosive 19:24

2h ago19:24

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A leaked peace plan is circulating behind the scenes, and if it’s real, it could add quite a bit of political pressure to Ukraine overnight. In this breakdown, I’ll walk you through what’s alleged to be in the proposal, who benefits, who loses, and why the leak itself may be more important than the terms. This could signal a major geopolitical shif…

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Why Are Russian Priests Meeting the White House? 10:51

10h ago10:51

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Russian Orthodox priests are meeting with the White House… but why? In today’s breakdown, we go inside the unexpected meeting, explore who these clergy really represent, and uncover what both sides might be trying to signal behind the scenes. #UkraineWar #UkraineUpdate #RussiaUkraineWar #Gerdes #UkraineStrikes #frontlineupdate Facts over noise. Con…

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ATACMS in Russia — Russia Hits Ternopil — Pokrovsk Update 14:21

3h ago14:21

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ATTACMS have been used for the first time in Russia under Donald Trump's watch. Ternopil smashed. Frontline Update. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes …

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BREAKING: HOUSE VOTES 427-1 TO RELEASE EPSTEIN FILES 10:09

10d ago10:09

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The House of Representatives just voted to release the Epstein files with a veto-proof supermajority. Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted against it. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.…

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Why Did Ukrainians Strike a Polish Rail Line? 14:11

11d ago14:11

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Ukrainian nationals have been linked to an attempted sabotage operation targeting a Polish rail line—and the deeper story is anything but straightforward. In this video, I break down what investigators know so far, why Poland reacted the way it did, and the hidden factors that might explain why this happened in the first place. If you want the full…

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The Unspoken Rules of Surviving a Sky Siege 14:07

2h ago14:07

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They own the air. Every movement is tracked, every position is targeted, and the front line is now everywhere. For the modern soldier, the "Sky Siege" isn't a future threat—it's the brutal reality of the battlefield. But in the chaos, a new doctrine has emerged. Not from generals in war rooms, but from the ground up. These are the hard-won, unwritt…

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Ukraine and Russia Exchange POWERFUL Blows 10:10

2h ago10:10

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Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange blows, both to pursuing the same strategies. Ukraine is targeting oi, gas, and power. Russia is targeting civilians and power. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypa…

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Kids Don't Need Phones with Jonathan Haidt 1:20:16

12d ago1:20:16

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You probably know Jonathan Haidt as the guy trying to save your kids from smartphones and social media apps. Likely you’ve read The Anxious Generation, which has been translated into 44 languages and sold nearly 2 million copies. One might say that Jon is Elvis for 21st century moms who don't understand Discord. But when Haidt gets written about de…

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Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever 1:17:05

12d ago1:17:05

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Patti Smith, “the Godmother of Punk,” has lived a wild life and accumulated so much wisdom in the process. In the 1960s and ’70s, Smith was a fixture of the New York City creative scene — hanging out with the likes of Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Allen Ginsberg and Robert Mapplethorpe. Merging her own poetry with an ace backing band, she became a globa…

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Russia Threatens to “Take Berlin Again” — This Is Unhinged 13:39

12d ago13:39

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A senior Russian Communist leader just threatened that Russia could “take Berlin again,” boasting that Moscow captured the city three times and could do it a fourth. This rhetoric isn’t just bluster — it reveals the rising extremism, historical revisionism, and dangerous nostalgia inside Russia’s political system. In this video, we break down what …

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France Just Signed a Massive Arms Deal With Ukraine 12:06

12d ago12:06

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France has just signed a massive new arms deal with Ukraine, and it’s one of the biggest military commitments Paris has made since the full-scale invasion began. This agreement includes major airpower upgrades, deep defense cooperation, and long-term support that directly strengthens Ukraine’s ability to fight — and survive — in 2025. We’ll cover t…

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Ukrainians Just Blacked Out Occupied Donetsk 12:05

12d ago12:05

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Ukraine has just delivered another high-impact strike, and the consequences are already reverberating across the occupied territories. In this video, we break down what happened, why Ukraine chose this target, and what this signals about Kyiv’s broader campaign. We’ll walk through the latest reports, verified sources, and strategic analysis to show…

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Ukrainian Missiles Just Finished Russia’s Black Sea Oil Route 14:34

13d ago14:34

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Over the last week Ukrainian missiles have struck the Black Sea’s most important Russian oil hubs—the transit routes that carries billions in revenue and underpins Moscow’s entire war economy. Tonight, that route is effectively finished. In this video, we break down what Ukraine hit, why these ports matter far more than the Kremlin will admit, and …

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🔥 How Russia Made Gains — and Why They Won’t Last 18:12

15h ago18:12

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Russia has managed to push forward in several areas — but the story isn’t as simple as it looks. In this breakdown, I show how Russia made these gains, the vulnerabilities Ukraine faced, and the structural weaknesses inside the Russian advance that almost guarantee these moves won’t hold. From terrain realities to drone pressure to logistics collap…

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Pokrovsk Still Holds — How Russia Got In and Why They’re Stuck 14:40

18h ago14:40

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Russia managed to push into the Pokrovsk sector — but the story didn’t end there. In this breakdown, I walk through how they got in, what caught Ukraine off guard, and the key factors that stopped the Russian advance cold. You’ll see the tactical choices, drone shifts, terrain features, and logistical chokepoints that shaped the outcome… and why th…

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America Edges Toward a “Special Operation” — As the World Unravels 17:31

15d ago17:31

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It feels like the world is on fire. The U.S. is about to begin a special military operation in Venezuela. A German plan for conscription, 12,000 North Koreans to build drones in Russia, US and Germany to Deport Ukrainians, and more. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplai…

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⭐ Ukraine Hits Novorossiysk Oil Terminal as Russia Slams Kyiv 15:47

15d ago15:47

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Ukraine delivered a major blow to Russia’s energy infrastructure by striking the Novorossiysk oil terminal — one of the Kremlin’s most strategically vital export hubs. Russia simultaneously launched a heavy attack on Kyiv. In this video, we break down what makes Novorossiysk so important, why Ukraine targeted it now, and what Russia’s retaliation t…

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Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Right’s ‘Groyper’ Problem 1:23:40

16d ago1:23:40

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Is this the future of MAGA? Tucker Carlson’s interview with the white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes has caused a firestorm on the right. Carlson and Fuentes’s friendly chat about American Jews — whether they fit into this country or were loyal to Israel above all — was the kind of conversation that for decades would have been unimaginable amo…

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🗞 14th November – Real Gold for Petrol Money 25:53

11h ago25:53

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Adelaide is buzzing with scams. A bizarre fundraiser behind the state’s failed anti-abortion bill, the Romanian “real gold” petrol-money con sweeping SA, and the lengths a woman went to while disputing a $104 parking fine. We also dive into why South Australians will believe literally anything posted on Facebook and why that's very good for busines…

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⭐ Putin Is Paranoid — And the Proof Is Jaw-Dropping 19:37

16d ago19:37

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From bizarre isolation rituals to purges, poisoned rivals, and extreme control over every word spoken in Russia, Putin’s paranoia is no longer speculation — it’s observable fact. In this video, we break down the MOST RECENT, clearest, most undeniable signs that something inside the Kremlin has changed… and why the behavior we’re seeing now is far m…

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Ukraine just had a really GREAT Night. 13:44

16d ago13:44

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Ukraine had a great night and the day wasn't that bad either. The Russians are taking some ground, but Ukrainians are generally holding their own. I'll talk about the strikes overnight and what's going on on the battlefield. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy M…