Tanner Talks About Stuff that Happened

India has launched a series of missiles into Pakistan, which Pakistan has vowed retribution for. What does this mean, how could it end, and should I care?The Fourth Great Global Crisis continues.

In September of 1788, a great battle took place south of Austria, with the Austrian army fighting gallantly against... itself? Don't mix alcohol with war, kids.

In 1962, an official document signed by the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff found its way onto the desk of President John F. Kennedy, proposing the most audacious plans to justify an attack on Cuba. It was one of the most sinister moments in U.S. History... one you've probably never heard of. This is the story of Operation Northwoods.

On April 13th and 14th, Iran launched an audacious attack on the nation of Israel that could lead to World War III. Tanner discusses why this happened, and if we should start preparing to get shipped over to fight in the Middle East.

It rose from an idea to the largest entertainment empire in history. All that goes up must come down.

Hamas and Hezbollah, claimed to be funded and equipped by Iran, have invaded Israel, and Israel has vowed to wipe Hamas off the face of the Earth. Why is this happening, and why should we care?

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, there are 41 enormous, state-of-the-art theatres filled to the brim with patrons almost every night, contributing over $2 Billion to the New York City economy annually. But these theatres seem somewhat out of place when juxtaposed with the New York City skyline. How did Broadway become "Broadway?"

We all know Genesis on down through Revelation... but that's not all there is to it. In fact, there are other religious texts out there that fit the Judeo-Christian narrative, but have been buried by institutions like the Catholic Church for centuries. What are they? And why were they deemed 'unworthy' to be part of the Bible?

Leader of the Wagner mercenary group Prigozhin launched a rebellion hell-bent on ousting Russian president Vladimir Putin from office, before calling off the attack just as soon as it began and disappearing into Belarus. What happened, and what does it mean?

William Shakespeare is the most prolific writer in the history of the English language. Strange that he did it without any formal education in reading or writing the English language, never owned any books, didn't know how to spell his own name, and never left England. What if Shakespeare didn't actually write Shakespeare? And if he didn't, who did?

According to Genesis, God became so upset with humanity that he flooded the planet to destroy them all, save for Noah and his family. Noah is supposed to save two of every animal, male and female, to keep them from going extinct. It's a crazy story. You know what's crazier? That nearly every culture in the world has the same story somewhere in their cultural history. Before you think you're gonna learn much, Tanner just rants for forty minutes about how we don't know anything about anything about anything about our history.

As the illegal alcohol trade grew during Prohibition, massively powerful Italian gangs fought for control over New York City, and it got nasty.

In 1518, hundreds of people suddenly started dancing to absolutely no music in the streets of Strasbourg in the Holy Roman Empire. They continued for weeks, and eventually months, on end, with no one being able to explain why it happened. Some reports even detail many of them dying from exhaustion, rather than cease their songless dance. This is a deep dive into the weirdest rave in history.

In 1324, a man showed up in Cairo, Egypt with 60,000 people, each carrying untold amounts of gold. Supposedly, he was the wealthiest man in history, and is name was Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire.

In 1932, the Australian government waged war on an unstoppable tide of invasive emus... and lost. Oh, yeah. We're back.

Fighting in the streets of Culiacan between members of the Sinaloa Cartel and the Mexican Armed Forces comes to an end with the Cartels ceasing their operations. The Sinaloa Cartel issues an ultimatum to the Mexican Government threatening widespread destruction if their leader is not released. Tanner explains why he thinks this event is important to understand, and why the American Government should be paying much closer attention to the events in Culiacan.

The massive Sinaloa Cartel has launched a ground assault on the Mexican city of Culiacan in retribution for the capture of one of their leaders by Mexican authorities. Tanner gives details on what's happening and what it could mean.

Putin has annexed an area of Ukraine as large as North and South Carolina into the Russian Federation, and and a prominent Chechnyan authority calls on Putin to authorize the use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. What does it mean? Spoiler: Tanner goes a little unhinged in this one.

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly and called out three specific nations, and those three nations seem to be showing signs of blooming bromance. Tanner explains why it makes him nervous.

The Chinese, Russian, and European Union economies are hurtling toward an imminent collapse, signaling the impending largest global shakeup that the world has ever seen.

Turkey officially has boots on the ground in Syria, calling into question what would happen were Syria to retaliate?

The Axis powers commit a series of fatal flaws that lead to their ultimate demise in the explosive conclusion to the greatest conflict in human history.

Tensions around the globe inflame as a great global crisis looms. China and Taiwan, Russia and Ukraine, and Serbia and Kosovo. How could it all coalesce to tear apart civilization as we know it?

From pre-Mongol invasion to the rise of Ukrainian Nationalism in the 1700s to horrors under the Soviets with detours to the wars in Chechnya and Georgia, Tanner follows the threads through history to figure out exactly why Putin decided to send troops into Ukraine in February of 2022. Follow me on Twitter! @TannerTalks1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Explosions rock the tiny nation of Transnistria between Ukraine and Moldova. Many have begun warning that Russia could stage a false flag attack in the same region as a pretext for an expansion of the war. Tanner makes some connections about what this could mean for Putin's endgame in the war with Ukraine. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia launches a massive offensive in eastern Ukraine, and Tanner speculates that Russia's endgame may have changed. Their new plan could be much more cut-and-dry than previously. Alongside that, Tanner re-examines how global geopolitics have changed since the outbreak of the war. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia abandons northern Ukraine and redirects its forces to the east, and the country braces for the bloodiest fighting of the war yet. Tanner confronts the reality that while calling for Putin to be prosecuted for war crimes, many other war crimes around the globe go unprosecuted, including those carried out by the United States. Tanner also examines the curious nature behind the enormous debts Ukraine has racked up over the years, and why global banks are still demanding payments from Ukraine while they're in the middle of a war, while also giving them MORE hefty loans that they will never be able to pay back. We're back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

It's been a month since Russia invaded the sovereign state of Ukraine. We examine what has changed in the world since then. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Ukraine launches the largest counterattack seen since the outbreak of the war as the conflict enters its fourth week and the Russian advance continues to stall. In response, Russia bombs a theater filled with civilians in the besieged city of Mariupol, though Tanner speculates on more sinister motives behind the attack. Vladimir Putin officially outlaws "false information" about the invasion of Ukraine, and targets prominent social media influencers both living in Russia and abroad. China and Russia get closer, and it could be something to really get worried about. And then Saudi Arabia and... Panama? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Ukraine - Russian troops continue to slowly approach the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, but Kiev residents says conditions are not yet dire. American journalist Brent Renaud killed by Russian troops just north of Kiev. Russia accused of using 'dirty bombs' against Ukrainian army base, which is a violation of international law. Peace talks finally become somewhat optimistic. China - Russia asks China for assistance. China vows to take Taiwan, and threatens anyone who stands in their way. India - India accidentally sends missiles into Pakistan, heightening tensions between the two nations that have been present for half a century. Iran - U.S. formally condemns the attack by Iranian missiles into Iraqi territory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Putin intensifies his attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, and Tanner speculates on how destructive this war could become based on Putin's tactics in two previous wars. Tanner discusses the events that JUST unfolded in northern Iraq, where Iranian missiles impacted near a new U.S. Consulate, taking a moment to put on his tinfoil hat and explore how this could all be part of a global shift of power, heading toward total destabilization of geopolitics as we know them. Buckle up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The Russian siege of Mariupol continues with tragic consequences. Ukrainian refugees near 2 million. Tanner goes on his most intense rant since starting the podcast over two years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia lays siege to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, creating a humanitarian crisis with accusations of anti-civilian action on both sides. Media wars create a propagandistic dystopia where no one knows what's real anymore. Western credit card companies cease all international payments in or out of Russia, so Russia turns to a different source for its international payments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Did the world just see a near-nuclear meltdown? Russian armies make gains in southern Ukraine, while Ukrainian cities in the north continue to be bombarded by relentless artillery barrages. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia adopts new, horrific tactics to demoralize the Ukrainian people. The United Nations overwhelmingly votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. United States President Joe Biden vows to defend "every inch" of land in NATO countries if Russia is to invade. A brief Q&A session where Tanner answers: - What do you think the outcome of the war will be? - How will the United States respond? - If Russia takes Ukraine, what next? - Is this a global threat? - Will Russia start using Nukes? - Is it likely Russia will invade Poland? - Am I about to get drafted? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The first day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine proves fruitless, but plans remain in place for the talks to continue. A huge Russian convoy is spotted outside Kiev as Russian artillery batters the city. Ukraine announces the creation of an international volunteer legion which allows for foreign volunteers to come fight the Russians, and thousands around the world scramble to join up. A refugee crisis brews on the western border, and Tanner dissects the "racist" claims. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia and Ukraine agree to peace talks to be held on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. Russian oligarchs call for the end to the war. Ukraine remains in full control of all major cities in the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Russia is blocked from using the vital S.W.I.F.T. international payments system. NATO ships thousands of weapons into Ukraine. Dozens of reports of captured Russian soldiers who don't know why they're in Ukraine in the first place. Russian tanks refuse to engage Ukrainian civilians. All is quiet in the capital city of Kyiv as dawn breaks over Ukraine on the fourth day of fighting.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The Battle of Kiev results in an initial Ukrainian victory, with the Ukraine reporting thousands of Russian casualties since the war began. The Russian advance continues in southern Ukraine, but the fortunes of war have turned against the Russian Army as Ukrainian refugees begin re-entering the country to join in the fight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Ukrainians strike back. The Russians are driven back on multiple fronts, but continue their advance where they can, while the Ukrainians arm their people and prepare for what could be the first great battle of the 21st Century. Legends are born. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The Russian advance into Ukraine stalls as Ukraine arms its populace. We get a glimpse at Putin's endgame. NATO responds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The Russian Federation has invaded the sovereign state of the Ukraine. This is the first update in the events that will be unfolding in the next few weeks and months. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Hitler, now Fuhrer of Nazi Germany, allied with Italy's Mussolini and Japan's Hirohito, unleashes his ultimate war machine on Europe with terrifying results. The fate of the free world hangs in the balance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

On January 21st, a convoy of trucks left British Columbia with the intention of reaching Ottawa, Ontario to protest the Canadian vaccine mandates handed down to truckers. This convoy has turned into a movement, and the protestors are going on twelve days in Ottawa without the government backing down. Now, word is that it could turn nasty. Tanner details why it all makes him kind of nervous. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

For the last eight years, a war has been raging in Eastern Ukraine, but in the last few months, Russia has been moving large amounts of Russian troops to its border with Ukraine. Is this going to be an invasion? Are we headed for war? Why should we care? WHAT'S GOING ON?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

In the 1920s and 30s, Japan developed an insatiable appetite for territorial expansion, and after a few annexations in the Pacific, turned its attention to China. It was there that one of the most violent showdowns in human history would begin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Besides Russia, much of Europe quieted into an uneasy stalemate as they rang in the 1920s. In this episode, we cover the Paris Peace Conference, the Russian Civil war, and the rise of Fascism in Europe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Originally released in August of 2020, this episode details the progressive march of warfare technology through the 1800s into the 1900s, and how it became so horrifically destructive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Europe descends into carnage as the Great War breaks out across the continent and beyond. Join us as we travel through the four years of conflict that dawned a new age of industrialized warfare on our planet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

Originally released in February of 2020, this episode covers the events that transpired at the end of June 1914 in Sarajevo, Bosnia, which sparked the fire that led to the First World War. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support

The final pieces are put into place to ignite the great powder keg in Europe as the threat of the first global war looms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tanner-tate0/support