We take an irreverent look at daily global events from a uniquely American perspective. While most podcasts cover domestic drama and clickbait, we provide real stories worth actually caring about. Your host Vic has traveled to 105 countries, holds a BA in
Urgent US Diplomacy in the Balkans, A high-profile Foreign Espionage case in Ohio? and an Assassination attempt on a major head of state. All this and more
Today we're going to talk about the G20 and a new internarial corporate tax minimum, the Taliban is throwing a hissy fit, and the Cuban govt makes a few concessions toward a more free society.
Today we're going to talk about Trump's new social media platform and how after two days it already has enemies, why Woke culture's newest adversary is Vladimir Putin, a US Ambassador being expelled by one of our NATO Allies.. and more.
Today we're going to talk about Gay Video game characters in China, the voice of ISIS being tried in VA, how a former professional boxer may be key to America's Geostrategic interests, and Mongolian Beavers.
Today we're going to talk about a huge military trade deal, Italian weed, the Taliban, and the real possibility of a socialist-run economic block to skirt America's entire southern border.
Today we're going to talk about international covid restrictions, Afghanistan, and a few other lesser-known American dramas playing out overseas.
The war in Afghanistan- at least this phase- draws to a close and a new battle in DC heats up. It's another wild week in '21 so let the rundown begin!
More tragedy in Kabul, possible redemption for Biden.. If he's brave enough to take it, and viva la resistance to Taliban rule may be beginning!
Afghanistan: we dissect the quickly deteriorating situation there and the ripple effects from it.
An old hard-drinking warlord returns to Afghanistan to crush the Taliban, 2 new dinosaur species were found in China, Siberian wildfires become the world's largest, the Indonesian Army gets rid of their 2 finger virginity test for female recruits, and so much more!
Mexican Drug cartels now have some surprising competition, Islamic militants on the move around the world, a case of intentional self-castration gone wrong, and so much more!
Olympic Drama, Iraqi plunder, A Huge Mexican lawsuit against American companies and so much more.
Headlines and the general state of affairs this week.
The Blood is now on Biden's hands as the fall of Afghanistan may be imminent.
Getting philosophical about the future of America
US Boots on the ground are being requested in Haiti, Hate crimes against Churches are on the rise in Canada over the countries old residential school system, and we look at why Hollywood is declining.
US Remittance money is now Mexico's 2nd largest form of income and Woke culture becomes just another American export. What do some world leaders think about that?
America gets some revenge for the killing of a US contractor, India repositions 50,000 troops along its border with China, and Spartacus Himself: Cory Booker pushes a far-reaching piece of legislation.
We will be discussing headlines, and the growing relationship with American publicly traded companies and social activist groups- a power for good or an uneasy relationship built on mutual interest?
Soldier in Austria thrown in jail for tattooing a swastika on his testicle? NATO changes its playbook as the alliance expands its sphere beyond simply the north Atlantic.. A child in Yemen dies every 5 minutes as the forgotten war drags on in its 7th year... Putin and Biden meet in a somewhat epic showdown.. And Air B n B has a secret "black box team" to cover up scandals- with some fairly high profile members on their payroll.
Aerosmith lookout: The Biden Administration kicks off a European tour, and the backstage parties are expected to be epic, America to provide 181 million in aid to stop an imminent famine, Un report finds that Child labor is on the rise for the first time in a generation- and no, just getting your kid to cut the grass doesn't apply, America does a good thing- and buys 500 million Pfizer doses to help out poor countries, and what is being considered a landmark case in the UK- a high court rules that Yes, criticizing modern gender theory is a democratically protected position. Geez, thank you government.
The man who shot Reagan becomes a love song phenomenon on YouTube, Putin's influence grows as Russia set to get a new Naval base in East Africa, A US Airborne unit mistakenly raids an olive factory in Bulgaria, and one of Iran's largest naval vessels suddenly sinks over mysterious circumstances.
A "metabolic warhead" created to kill cancer, Congress moves forward with a massive new bill to help us complete with China, Russian Hackers are at it again, and a waitress in Spain arrested for cutting her bosses Penis off.
UFOs finally leave the shadows and enter the halls of Congress.. Metaphorically speaking, of course, Russia announces Huge expansion to its Military, A new front opens in the US-China trade war- yes that's still going on, and new intelligence investigation reveals the US and the Dutch may have been tapping German Chancellor Angela Markel's phone- hopefully, no nudes were discovered.
Another new development in a growing space race between the US and China, BLM Co-founder leaves the organization over drama about a multi-million dollar spending spree, two Iranian war ships enter America's backyard, and some US soldiers accidentally reveal the site of nuclear weapons.
Fake news has a tangible impact, Ross, Rachel, and other friends cast members may become symbols of free expression? , Free Afghans begin surrendering in droves ahead of US troop withdraw, and Russia takes on Disney over a gay movie for kids.
A European plane is (sorta) hijacked, Biden calls on a more thorough investigation in Wuhan and gets some interesting allies, A new reality show challenge could make "Survivor" look like a walk in the park, and a diplomatic summit/showdown announced between Russia and The US that could help shape world events for years to come.
Calls for a congressional inquiry into a recent spike in UFO sightings by military personnel, a big, big, cat to be introduced into the southwest, how this new round of middle east fighting is dividing the world, and lots of diplomatic spats today.
We cover top international news of the day and the US Administrations' plan (or lack of) to safely evacuate thousands of Afghans who worked with American forces.
Ep 20, Top news stories and a quick analysis of Scotland's move toward potential independence
America sends Covid relief to India, US "Hostages" in Venezuela, and a long look at a New World Order.. one that may define global power for decades.
Vaccine wars, US Special forces made to "commute" for combat engagements, and French General warn of an impending civil war.
Biden to meet with Putin amid rising tensions, New Zealand rock back (that no American has heard of) hosts the world's largest concert in a year, and Pfizer is testing a covid cure in a pill.
China unveils the new "terminator of Drones", Biden recognizes the WW1 Era Armenian Genocide and other stuff you might need to know.
Oldest Living American has passed away leaving a remarkable legacy, Australia and New Zealand could start beefing, and Cuba could be open for business soon?
Cuba could go full-on democratic? NASA does another cool first in outer space, and oh no, the Russians are coming! well, possibly.
In what could become an international trend.. New Zealand looks to ban tobacco products to anyone born after 2004, Opposition groups in Myanmar form a separate government as the nation barrels towards civil war, and a major Canadian court reasserts that refugees can't asylum shop between the states and Canada.
Taliban returning to irrelevance (hopefully).. the next Syrian-type conflict brewing in Asia, and more.
The Border Crisis in numbers, French air travel restricted for environmental concerns, and more tensions in the world.
Protests, military escalations, and Is a New type of world order developing? What's happening today.
Russia's got some splaining to do, The US reminds the Philippines that we got their back and the snitch who came to lead a terrorist organization.
Russia's new superweapon designed to create "Radioactive Tsunamis" on US Coastal cities, The 3rd largest cell phone provider to America packs up and goes home, and a bunch of other stuff.
Tensions rise over Ukraine, the US and Iran begin passing notes in 1st period, and an American couple gets caught trying to join ISIS.
Vaccines for kids, US Special Ops in Africa, Russians, and more.
Deadly Protests, A plan for future pandemics, A new battle for cultural influence, and ISIS rampaging East Africa
Iranian Revolutionary guard plotted to Kill American general in a USS Cole style attack, Trump said to be building his own Social Media network, A large Flotilla of over 200 Chinese boats launch a new incursion in Filipino waters, a huge step forward for the USCMA trade agreement, and the British Army to be reduced to 72,500 by 2025.Tune in for the nation's only clothing-optional news podcast.
The US officially rejoins the Paris Climate agreement, The Navy captures a war chest of weapons off the Somali coast, France moves a controversial series of laws forward, and South Korea helps those who helped it.
Leader of Russian Opposition: Navalnry sentenced to a prison camp, could he become a Slavic Nelson Mandela? Cuba opens its economy in sweeping reforms. How this could impact relations with the US, Oil companies start buying up all the EV charging infrastructure around the world, and Biden Uses the Korean war era Defense Authorization act to speed up vaccination efforts.