In this episode, we discuss the shocking pivot by Canadian leaders away from the Western "rules-based order" and toward a multipolar world. We analyze the dire situation in Ukraine as major cities lose power, the absurdity of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland, and why NATO weapons systems may be an economic scam.

Later, we dive into the potential for US economic collapse, the AI bubble, and the rise of hyperinflation. We also cover domestic crackdowns on free speech, the "8th Front" information war, and the influence of the Zionist lobby on American institutions.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Mark Carney & Canada’s Pivot to China03:39 - The End of the "Rules-Based Order"07:50 - Ukraine Losing Support & The Energy Crisis13:46 - Trump’s Greenland Plan & European Weakness19:37 - Is NATO a Scam? Overpriced Weapons vs. Effectiveness31:00 - Economic Collapse: The AI Bubble & The Dollar35:49 - Hyperinflation & The Weimar Republic Comparison46:00 - Domestic Crackdown: ICE, Police, & The Pam Bondi Video53:30 - The "8th Front": Information Warfare & Censorship01:06:58 - Can Zionism Survive a Multipolar World?

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Is the American Empire officially falling apart? In this episode, we break down the insane geopolitical developments of early 2026. We start with President Trump’s shocking letter to Norway and his doubling down on the annexation of Greenland—a move that is shattering NATO and humiliating European leadership.

We also discuss the massive shift in the global order as Canada, led by Mark Carney, signals a pivot toward China, leaving the US isolated. Plus, we reveal the real reason the US called off the attack on Iran (hint: it involves Netanyahu getting cold feet), the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and the total energy collapse in Ukraine as Russia closes in on Odessa.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Greenland is the top story1:22 - Reading Trump’s insane letter to Norway4:29 - Europe’s geopolitical suicide & humiliation12:36 - Will the US actually force the annexation of Greenland?17:12 - The Shock: Canada and Mark Carney pivot to China23:49 - The end of the US Empire & the unipolar moment34:31 - Why Israel and the Pentagon stopped the Iran attack42:56 - Ayatollah Khamenei claims victory over the US46:58 - Strange reports: Fires in Argentina and Chile50:17 - Gaza Update: "Phase 2" and the sham peace board53:43 - Are European leaders finally waking up on Ukraine?57:49 - Lights Out: The energy collapse in Kiev1:03:00 - Will Russia take Odessa next?

In this episode, we dive deep into three escalating geopolitical crises. First, reports suggest the US is moving to "Plan B" regarding Iran, with the USS Abraham Lincoln and a carrier task group steaming toward the region. Is an air campaign imminent despite the failed insurrection?

Next, we discuss the bizarre but potentially history-making news regarding Greenland. Is the US actually considering a military takeover or a forced purchase of the territory from Denmark? We analyze the potential fallout for NATO and European relations.

Finally, we look at the grim reality on the ground in Ukraine. With Kyiv facing massive power outages and key leadership shakeups involving controversial figures, is the capital on the brink of evacuation?

Topics Covered:

• Iran Tension: The movement of US assets and the failure of "Plan A."
• Greenland Strategy: Resources, security, and the potential end of NATO unity.
• Ukraine Update: Russian advances, the "Strangler" in the SBU, and the dark winter in Kyiv.

CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro & The Run on Iran0:45 - US Carrier Strike Group & Plan B4:52 - Failed Insurrection & Propaganda16:44 - The "Silly" but Dangerous Greenland Situation33:27 - Phase 2 in Gaza?50:27 - Ukraine: Leadership Purges & Organized Crime1:03:00 - Power Outages & Evacuating Kyiv

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In this episode, we break down the rapidly escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. Is war inevitable? We analyze the massive propaganda campaign regarding the protests, the admission that foreign intelligence is arming insurgents, and the economic warfare decimating the Iranian Rial.

We also game out the war scenarios: Can the US sustain an air campaign? Will Iran strike US bases in the region? And the most terrifying question of all—if Israel feels cornered, will they resort to using a nuclear weapon? Finally, we discuss whether this conflict signals the final decline of Western hegemony.

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Timestamps:00:00 - Important Announcement: New Channel!00:55 - Trump’s Rhetoric & The Push for War with Iran02:30 - Israeli Media Admits Mossad is Arming Protesters06:27 - Debunking the "20,000 Killed" Propaganda Numbers12:17 - Why is the West Obsessed with Iran?17:01 - War Scenario: US Airstrikes vs. Iranian Missiles23:18 - Can the US Sustain an Air War? (Ukraine Comparison)27:03 - Economic Warfare: The Collapse of the Rial34:34 - The Nuclear Question: Will Israel Use the Bomb?39:11 - Russia, China, and the Starlink Connection45:39 - US Bases are "Sitting Ducks" in the Middle East51:17 - Is the West Addicted to War? (The Decline of Empire)1:01:37 - The Human Cost & Hopes for Peace

Are we witnessing the start of a new regime change operation in Iran? In this episode, we break down the recent protests, the alleged involvement of the CIA and Mossad, and the media propaganda machine pushing for intervention. We analyze the "kill switch" on the internet, the circulation of fake footage, and why influencers are suddenly tweeting in lockstep.

We also discuss President Trump’s increasingly erratic foreign policy—from the successful "kidnapping" of Maduro to his reported obsession with buying or invading Greenland. Is this "54D Chess" or dangerous megalomania?

Finally, we look at the terrified state of NATO, the reality of US manufacturing constraints compared to Russian drone dominance, and the terrifying possibility that we are stumbling toward World War III.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Did we survive the Iran regime change op?02:18 - CIA & Mossad: Organic protests vs. Manufactured unrest05:48 - Israel’s open admission & "Liberation" messaging11:00 - Manipulating Trump through Fox News & Flattery15:45 - The risks of a US air operation against Iran22:45 - Influencers captured by the narrative (Yang, Weinstein, etc.)27:56 - Trump wants to take Greenland?31:54 - Will NATO dissolve if the US annexes Greenland?36:56 - Trump’s "Megalomania" & The Venezuela Operation45:00 - Are we drifting toward World War III?50:45 - The death of International Law & US Soft Power57:10 - US production limits vs. Russian/Iranian drone dominance1:02:54 - Internal dynamics in Iran & The danger of miscalculation1:06:00 - Predictions: Odds of War with Iran & The Greenland Invasion

In this episode, we break down the rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions across the globe. We start with Russia's retaliation using the new "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile and what message this sends to the West regarding deterrence.

We also dive into the controversial US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker—is this the start of a war on the high seas? We analyze the potential fallout of Trump’s operations in Venezuela and the coordinated social media push regarding protests in Iran. Finally, we discuss the shocking domestic incident involving the shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE agent and what the partisan reaction says about the state of American empathy.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: The Oreshnik missile strike & Russian deterrence08:14 - The US seizes a Russian-flagged tanker14:47 - The "Shadow Fleet" and violations of international law19:55 - Is the US provoking a naval war?26:34 - Trump, Venezuela, and the "Absolute Resolve" fallout33:02 - Coordinated Iran protests: Organic or Regime Change op?46:28 - US military budget increase & the global economy50:04 - The Renee Goode shooting: Analysis and reaction58:31 - The loss of empathy in American politics1:02:52 - Final thoughts: Are we headed toward WW3?

In this episode, Charlie and Peter discuss the escalating tensions in the Western Hemisphere and the Middle East. We break down the recent news of the US military seizing a Russian oil tanker and the implications of the "abduction" narrative regarding Venezuela's Maduro. We also analyze Trump’s aggressive foreign policy, including talks of buying Greenland, and explore why China remains silent despite its economic leverage. Later, we discuss the ongoing protests in Iran, the return of "White Rex" in Ukraine, and the potential for a wider superpower conflict.

Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Orthodox Christmas00:30 - US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in the Atlantic03:35 - Is this an Act of War? US vs Russia05:32 - How Should China and Russia Respond?08:06 - China’s Economic Leverage & Rare Earth Minerals09:50 - Trump’s "God Emperor" Complex & Buying Greenland13:00 - Venezuela Update: The Maduro "Abduction" Theory21:40 - The Collapse of International Law & US Impunity26:58 - The Myth of the "Cartel de los Soles"33:30 - Why Americans Don't Care About Foreign Policy40:20 - Comparing Venezuela to Ukraine47:00 - 11 Days of Protests in Iran & Economic Sanctions51:26 - Netanyahu’s struggles & Israel’s push for war1:00:00 - CIA Drone Attacks on Russian Soil1:06:49 - White Rex is Alive: Staged Death & Oligarch Funding1:16:00 - The Connection Between Israel, Ukraine, and US Hegemony1:19:30 - Conclusion: Are We Heading to WW3?

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In this episode, we break down the shocking news regarding the US raid in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. We discuss what Trump’s "Don Roe Doctrine" means for the future of American foreign policy and the death of the rules-based international order.We also dive deep into the geopolitical fallout, including China’s potential response, the silence from anti-interventionist figures like Tulsi Gabbard, and the strange connections involving Israel and intelligence agencies. Is the US creating a "might makes right" world? And what does this mean for the future of BRICS?Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Is Venezuela the 51st State?01:05 - Lack of a Plan: Comparisons to the Iraq Invasion02:50 - The Threat to Delcy Rodriguez & Compromised Leaders04:00 - The Israel Connection: Analyzing Netanyahu’s Involvement09:16 - American Imperialism: From Venezuela to Greenland?12:45 - Where are the Anti-War Voices? (Tulsi Gabbard & JD Vance)14:18 - The Rothschild Central Bank Conspiracy Theory16:18 - Reality on the Ground: Panic in Venezuela vs. US Celebration18:50 - The "Hollywood" Appeal of Military Raids to Voters21:30 - The Economic War: China, Oil, and Sanctions24:42 - Who is Delcy Rodriguez? (Revolutionary History)29:00 - The Official Death of the "Rules-Based International Order"34:00 - The Lack of Anti-War Protests in the US37:50 - Taiwan Implications: Can China Do the Same?42:00 - Could BRICS Have Saved Venezuela?44:40 - A Tale of Two Worlds: The West vs. The Rest50:00 - European Leaders' Weak Response to the Raid56:00 - The Absurdity of the Indictment & National Humiliation59:30 - American Exceptionalism and the Danger of Ignorance