Best Second Call Defense Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's Ukraine Plan UPDATED: Why Kyiv Isn't Even Listening Anymore 24:51

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The September first deadline came and went. Trump had a big announcement today. It wasn't about UA. He was asked what he would do to Putin. This is what he said. ***** 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: ht…

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Decoding Putin's Shanghai Narrative: The Strategic Goal Behind the Lies 19:58

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Why did Putin and Xi put out the statements that they did? It was all targeted to promote their message. I will explain. ***** 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/professorge…

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Week 1 Rookie Draft and College Football Week 1 Recap 21:48

11h ago21:48

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Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks and Rhett Lewis recap the first week of college football and analyze the diverse offenses seen across the college level. Bucky laments his Tar Heels after Bill Belichick’s debut as UNC head coach resulted in a tough loss to TCU. (00:40) Then, the guys weigh in on Arch Manning’s disappointing debut as starting quarterba…

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They Hit Kyiv at Rush Hour. Here's What Else You Missed Today in Ukraine. 16:12

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By Professor Gerdes

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Departments of Justice and Homeland Security team up to enforce trade laws 5:47

20h ago5:47

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The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are teaming up to enforce compliance with trade laws. DHS and DoJ have launched a Trade Fraud Task Force to pursue enforcement actions those who try to evade tariffs and other duties. The cross-agency group will rely on the Tariff Act of 1930, the False Claims Act, and Title 18’s trade …

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40s and Free Agents: Drafting The NFC's Super Bowl Winner 39:10

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Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah look ahead to the 2025 NFL season and draft who they think has the best chance at winning in the Super Bowl in the AFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NFL

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The Blueprint for Confrontation: Russia's Map for War on NATO's Border 10:14

15h ago10:14

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General Gerasimov had a map that connected Russia to the Moldova/Romanian borders. What is this all about? ***** 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 YouTube C…

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The QUIET WAR for Control: Putin, Xi, and the New World They're Building 19:33

18h ago19:33

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The QUIET WAR for Control: Putin, Xi, and the New World They're BuildingBy Professor Gerdes

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Kremlin's Ultimate Provocation: Did Russia Plot to Kill von der Leyen? 12:59

20h ago12:59

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Kremlin's Ultimate Provocation: Did Russia Plot to Kill von der Leyen?By Professor Gerdes

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A GOOD DAY for UKRAINE (Lots of Updates Too) 14:20

23h ago14:20

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The hits keep coming. Ukraine has not slowed down in their drone attacks on critical targets inside Russia. ***** 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 YouTube …

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Attacking verve and defensive concerns 21:13

1d ago21:13

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Murray Kinsella is joined by Ciarán Kennedy to discuss Ireland's World Cup victory over Spain, and what needs to improve ahead of their clash with New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40s and Free Agents: Drafting The AFC's Super Bowl Winner 34:15

2d ago34:15

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Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah look ahead to the 2025 NFL season and draft who they think has the best chance at winning in the Super Bowl in the AFC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NFL

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The Axis of Autocracy: Inside the Summit Plotting a 'Fair' World Order (On Their Terms) 15:29

1d ago15:29

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The world's leading authoritarians are gathering at the CSO in China right now. The goal is a "Fair world order." What that means is not what it sounds like. ***** 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:…

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7 Acts of Russian Barbarism This Week: A Documented Record of Kremlin-Sanctioned Violence 12:02

2d ago12:02

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If you think RUSSIANS ARE THE GOOD GUYS, I want to challenge your assumptions. These 7 barbaric acts might change your mind. ***** 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/profess…

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Russia's Brutal Month Ends with 2 Helicopters Lost & Forces in Disarray 13:30

2d ago13:30

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No oil refineries today. 2 Helicopters and a few other significant hits. You will see everything in this video. MI-8 and MI-24 helicopters. ***** 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/p…

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Panini Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich on Building a Great College Football Program 24:14

2d ago24:14

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Panini Senior Bowl Executive Director Drew Fabianich joins Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks to share his journey from longtime Cowboys scout to his new role leading the Senior Bowl. He shares his concern with the state of college football, details the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 List and breaks down what it takes to thrive as a college GM in today’s g…

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Targeted in Lviv: The ASSASSINATION of Ukraine's Former Parliament Speaker 19:43

3d ago19:43

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The former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament was gunned down in broad day light in Lviv. I will explain what happened. ***** 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/professorge…

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White House Official's Chilling Quote: 'We Are Going to Sit Back and Watch' – The Full Context 25:27

3d ago25:27

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The WHITE HOUSE thinks the EUROPEANS ARE UNDERMINING US EFFORTS for peace. I am going to show you two really important articles--one from Axios and the other from Politico, showing what White House officials are thinking. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A…

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MASTERCLASS: Ukraine's Overnight Blitz on Refineries, an IL-76, & Key Infrastructure 13:04

3d ago13:04

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Ukraine had a $100-200 Million dollar day destroying Russian infrastructure. At the same time, Russia launched another destructive drone and missile attack (582 drones and missiles). Here is the full story. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https:…

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Ukraine's Legal Masterstroke: The New Law That Officially Brands Russia's Ideology 16:09

4d ago16:09

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Russia is GOING TO HATE THIS. Ukraine has legally defined Russian ideology as Rashism--a mix of totalitarianism and other terrible factors: "It includes traits of Russian chauvinism, imperialism, as well as the practices of both communist and Nazi regimes." - Euromaidan Press. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: …

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40s and Free Agents: The AFC East's 5 Impact Additions and Rookies 33:25

4d ago33:25

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The AFC East is the topic of discussion on the latest episode of 40s and Free Agents, as Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah cover major additions and rookies for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. The duo has analysis on players including Miami's Ollie Gordon II & Minkah Fitzpatrick, New England's Milton Wil…

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Ukraine's Drone Blitz Forces Russia's Hand: Gasoline Exports BANNED 16:11

4d ago16:11

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More refineries HIT. It is taking a toll on Russian energy in the domestic market now. 6 ***** 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 YouTube Channel Membership:…

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The ruling to end federal collective bargaining agreements isn't quite over yet 6:05

5d ago6:05

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An appeals court might be reconsidering its recent decision that sided with the Trump administration in orders to terminate federal union contracts. One of the judges on that appeals court panel has called for a vote to decide whether to re-hear arguments in a lawsuit against the White House’s orders. The American Federation of Government Employees…

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US Deploys Warships to Venezuela's Coast: A Show of Force Against Putin's Ally 13:29

5d ago13:29

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The U.S. just sent warships to Venezuela. What is happening here? I will show you the context, letting Ian Bremer, Preston Stewart, and Ryan McBeth Explain. For the full links to the videos: Ian Bremmer: https://x.com/ianbremmer/status/1960776841863606593 Preston Stewart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LeuLjZ7Md8 Ryan McBeth: https://x.com/RyanMc…

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40s and Free Agents: Micah Parsons Traded to the Packers Reaction! 23:42

5d ago23:42

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Gregg Rosenthal and Daniel Jeremiah give their reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent Micah Parsons from Dallas to the Green Bay Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NFL

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BREAKING: European President Calls Trump a 'Russian Asset' – The Stunning Context Explained 13:55

5d ago13:55

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A European President JUST CALLED TRUMP A RUSSIAN ASSET. I will explain what he said and why he said 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.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Chan…

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Kyle Hamilton’s Historic Deal & Week 1 College Football Preview 31:45

5d ago31:45

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Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks open the show by breaking down Kyle Hamilton’s record-setting extension with the Ravens and discussing the value of the safety position in today’s NFL. The guys then dive into how top offensive coaches are building their rosters and highlight other major roster moves around the league. After the break, they shift to…

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Welcome to the Next War: How Today's Attacks Redefine the Conflict" 14:43

5d ago14:43

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Something is shifting. It seems we have just entered the NEXT PHASE of the war. We are looking at the FUTURE. ***** 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 YouTub…

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CISA warns about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign 8:29

6d ago8:29

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign. In a joint advisory yesterday, CISA and partner agencies said Chinese state-sponsored actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in routers used by telecommunications providers and other infrastructure operators. They say the campaign’s g…

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Trump's New Low: Now He's Blaming ZELENSKY for Putin's War 14:20

6d ago14:20

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Trump can't seem to blame the culprit. He just blamed Zelensky for STARTING a fight he can't win because... ***** 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 YouTube …

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This ONE Weapon Keeping Ukraine Alive (WORLD POWERS ARE SCARED) 31:06

6d ago31:06

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Technology is changing so quickly that recent innovations are now obsolete. Here is what is happening RIGHT NOW on the battlefield. ***** 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/…

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Russia Denies Targeting Civilians While Its Media Brags About It 10:23

6d ago10:23

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This is the height of hypocritical rhetoric. Watch Lavrov claim that Russia does not target civilians, then a propagandist urging more strikes, followed by statistics. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Payp…

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The Unstoppable Sabotage Campaign: Russia's Economy is the Target 14:39

6d ago14:39

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Ukraine is doing REAL DAMAGE to the RUSSIAN ECONOMY with daily drone attacks on oil and other military targets. ***** 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 YouT…

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Veterans Affairs says it has guaranteed 29 million home loans for service members 6:36

7d ago6:36

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Veterans Affairs says it’s now guaranteed 29 million home loans for service members and veterans. That’s more than $4 trillion dollars in loans issued over the history of the program. More than four million service members and veterans have active home loans guaranteed by the VA. The department’s Home Loan Guaranty Program began in 1944 as part of …

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Building the Unbeatable Arsenal: Inside the $50B US-Ukraine Drone Pact 21:31

7d ago21:31

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THIS IS REALLY GOOD NEWS for Ukraine. The other stories are just odd (but you need them for context). ***** 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 YouTube Channe…

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The Silent War: Inside the Secret Drone Battlefield 10:55

7d ago10:55

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There are long-range drones and FPVs that support soldiers on the battlefield. And then there is this. This is another layer of drone warfare most people are not even thinking about. It is all offense. Neither side has adequate defense. We have talked about long range drones, and how drones are used on the front line, but THIS is happening too. And…

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Ukraine's 'Blowtorch' Strategy is Melting Russia's Refineries 18:25

7d ago18:25

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17% of refining capacity is now out of commission and the number keeps growing. Here's what happened today. ***** 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 YouTube …

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Lawmaker calls for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system 6:18

8d ago6:18

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After a high-profile hack, Senator Ron Wyden is calling for an independent review of cybersecurity in the U.S. courts system. In a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, Wyden says the federal Judiciary has fallen short in protecting its sensitive IT systems. He pointed to a recent intrusion of the courts’ case management system. Hackers reportedly …