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HOUR 2 -The NHL returns to action tonight and before we know it, the NHL playoffs will be here. Matt Larkin joins Jamie & Locker to take a look at who's looking good and who's looking in when it comes to the NHL playoffs. The NHL Trade Deadline is next Friday and with the NHL's return to the ice tonight, the trade rumours are flying! Jamie & Locker weigh in on today's biggest rumours. The Green Zone

Game on! The NHL is back! Sidney Crosby won't be back in the Penguins lineup for approx. 4 weeks due to injury. Connor Hellebuyck will be coming back to Winnipeg with 2 new medals. The Toronto Raptors pushed the OK City Thunder last night. And the Regina Pats & Saskatoon Blades are in action tonight, trying to hold on to their playoff hopes. HOUR 1 - We love seeing NHL players involved with the Olympic Games. But this year it has come at a price with players returning to their NHL teams injured, including Sidney Crosby. Is it worth it for the NHL to send their players to participate in the Olympics? The Green Zone

HOUR 3 - The Calgary Flames season hasn't lived up to expectations and everyone expects them to make some moves before the NHL trade deadline passes. Will the Flames be able to make positive moves to help them improve in the future? We love seeing NHL players involved with the Olympic Games. But this year it has come at a price with players returning to their NHL teams injured, including Sidney Crosby. Is it worth it for the NHL to send their players to participate in the Olympics? The Green Zone

HOUR 4 - Darrell Davis doubles down on the Olympics, USA winning gold in hockey and the return of the NHL! The Green Zone

He was one of the many Canadian voices of the Winter Olympics. Craig McMorris wraps up the 2026 Winter Olympics with Jamie & Locker. The Green Zone

The Winnipeg Jets return to the ice tomorrow night after the Olympic break. Do Jets fans have hope that their gold medal winning goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, can be elite for their team like he was for Team USA? The UFL announced some changes to their kicking rules for this season. One rule is that teams are not allowed to punt when they are inside the 50 yard like. The other change is that 60+ yard field goals are now worth 4 points. Do you like these rules? Would you like to see them come to the CFL? The Green Zone

Canada's final medal total at the Olympics was 21. A solid total but lower than expected. What's come into question is the funding of our Canadian athletes. What has been done in the past and what needs to be done in the future? Olympic success is important to Canadian identity. Is that truth or trash? The Green Zone

Drew Remenda breaks down the Men's Olympic gold medal game that saw America defeat Canada. Did Canada select the best players for this tournament? The Green Zone

Jamie & Locker are joined by one of the greatest American hockey players of all time. Hockey Hall of Famer, Mike Modano, weighs in on USA's gold medal victory and the rise of American hockey. The Green Zone

Jamie & Locker are prepared to hand out their Gold, Silver & Bronze medals for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Who would you give a gold medal to? The Green Zone

Canada's men's hockey team are off to the gold medal game on Sunday. We will find out this afternoon who Canada will face in the gold medal game. Rachel Homan's team falls to Sweden in Olympic curling and will now play for bronze. And we've got a new Olympic medal total for you. Canada is off the the men's gold medal hockey game after defeating Finland in the semi-final game. NHL.com's Bill price joins us from Italy with his instant reaction. The Green Zone

The Green Zone Hockey Insider, Drew Remenda, reacts to Canada's win over Finland in the Olympic hockey semi-final game. Can Canada bring home the gold? John Cullen weighs in on Canada's Olympic curling teams. Team Homan will play for bronze at the Olympics while Team Jacobs plays for gold. The Green Zone

Jamie & Locker have calmed their heart rates after a nail-biter of a game between Canada and Finland. Now it's time for the Green Zone' 3 Stars of the Game! The Fan Line is open and we want your 3 stars of the game! Who earned the #1 star from today's Canada/Finland game? The Green Zone

Olympics! Canada vs USA. Gold medal game. Curling semi-finals.More semi-final hockey tomorrow. We are in it today! The Women's Hockey Olympic gold medal game will just be wrapping up! Jamie & Locker react to the gold medal game and take your calls. The Green Zone

Jamie & Locker are joined by the captain of the Regina Rebels, Anna Benoit and assistant coach Shaelyn Myers to react to the gold medal game between Canada & USA. Today's gold medal game between Canada and the USA captured the country. Daniella Ponticelli of the PWHL breaks down the game while highlighting some of the players who also play in the PWHL. The Green Zone

The was a lot of channel flipping between the women's hockey gold medal game and the curling semi-finals. Curling legend, Russ Howard, gets you caught up on Canadian at the Olympic Games. Jamie & Locker open the phone lines to get your reactions to the gold medal game between Canada and the USA. The Green Zone

Legendary hockey broadcaster, John Shannon, is back on The Green Zone to take a closer look at Canada's overtime win over Czechia in men's hockey quarter-final at the Olympics. Jamie & Locker crack open the phone lines to get your reactions to Canada needing overtime to beat Czechia in the quarter-finals of men's hockey. Are you feeling confident in Canada heading into the semi-finals? The Green Zone

Canada needs overtime to beat Czechia. Mark McMorris misses the podium. Team Jacobs earns a win over Italy. The USports Curling Championship is underway in Regina. And the Oilers bring back a familiar face behind the bench. We woke up early to see Mark McMorris hit the slopes. Canada's curling teams saw the ice today and the Men's hockey team took on Czechia in the quarter-final. Jamie & Locker get you caught up on what you may have missed this morning at the Olympics. The Green Zone

24 hours from now Canada will be taking on the United States in the women's hockey gold medal game. TSN's & PWHL's Tessa Bonhomme joins The Green Zone live from Italy to preview this historic matchup. Canada edges out Czechia in the quarter-final game of men's hockey in overtime today. Jamie & Locker were dialed into the entire game and are handing out their 3 Stars of the Game. Who would get your 3 stars? The Green Zone

Darrell Davis is in to react to Canada's overtime win over Czechia in men's hockey. In women's hockey, Canada takes on the United States in the gold medal game tomorrow. And we get Darrell's thoughts on the drama surrounding curling at the Olympics. The Green Zone

Drama! Drama in curling! There appears to be a lot of drama between the Sweden and Canada curling teams at the Olympics. There's a lot of misinformation regarding rules and rocks and hoglines. Kirk Muyres is here to help clear some of this up. And Canada's medal total at the Olympics has some questioning why the medal total is so low. A lot of people believe it's because there haven't been enough funds given to amateur athletes to help improve their abilities. Do you think the government needs to give more to athletes so they have a better chance at winning on the biggest sports stage in the world? The Green Zone

The Men's Olympic hockey tournament has rolled on throughout the weekend. We now know who will be in the knockout rounds starting tomorrow. Who will make it to the gold medal game? Also the Saskatoon Blades announced their new "Legends Night" that they will be hosting every season. Along with the "Legends Night" announcement, they have also announced the Saskatoon Blades Hall Of Fame. One of the 2026 inductees is NHL legend Kelly Chase. The Green Zone

Jamie & Locker recap a busy Olympic weekend where Canada added to their medal total. Were you watching live as Canada brought home gold medals on the slopes? And Canada gets back-to-back Olympic gold medals in Women's Team Pursuit Speedskating. Canada kicked off their gold rush over the weekend on the slopes. The Canadian women's hockey and curling teams post big wins. And back in North America, the Miami Dolphins release their top receiver. The Green Zone

The Edmonton Elks made a lot of headlines with their free agent signings so far this year. Dave Campbell weighs in on if the Elks have made the right moves to help get their team into a playoff team. The Green Zone

The U of S Huskies and U of R Cougars begin their quest for a Canada West Basketball Championship. CKOM sports reporter, Scott Roblin, has the preview! The Green Zone

The Saskatchewan Rush are hoping to send their fans home on Saturday full of love and with a win! Jake Boudreau of the Rush joins Jamie & Locker to help preview the game and share how this season is different from last year. The Green Zone

The Family Day long weekend is here and there is plenty of Canadian Olympic action that you don't want to miss! The Green Zone

It was a very impressive start for the Canadian men's Olympic hockey team this morning. Team Canada's women's hockey team picked up their final win of the round robin with a Saskatchewan boost. I hope you live silver because Canada added 2 more silver medals to their total this morning. And Maddox Schultz put on a show last night. Jamie & Locker update you on Canada at the Olympics. Canada's Olympic medal total has risen and hockey was in the main event. The Green Zone

Drew Remenda joins Jamie & Locker to recap and breakdown Canada's first hockey win on the men's side. With a 5-0 win, it's not easy to see where Canada needs to improve. That's why we bring in the big guns, Drew Remenda. The Ottawa REDBLACKS made a huge splash in CFL Free Agency. TSN's AJ Jakubec details the beefed up REDBLACKS roster. Does that make them Grey Cup contenders? The Green Zone

The men's hockey tournament began this morning with Team Canada taking on Czechia. Now here at the Green Zone it is our job to watch games like this intently. But that's not the case in other workspaces around the province. Did you boss let you watch the game this morning? Did you have to secretly watch it whilst pretending to work? Let us know how you stayed up to date while we bring you this Olympic update Last night in Saskatoon Maddox Schultz became the youngest player in Regina Pats history to score a hat trick. The best part about that hat trick is that it also included the overtime game winner! Maddox Schultz joins The Green Zone now! The Green Zone

Today began the men's Olympic hockey tournament with NHLers for the first time in a long time. NHL.com's Bill Price joins us from Milan, Italy to preview the tournament and ponder who will meet up in the gold medal game. The Green Zone

TSN's Dave Naylor takes a look at the CFL teams announcing their free agent signings so far. With what we know right now, who has had the best free agency so far in the CFL? Jamie & Locker bring you the most up to date Olympic update that you need! We've got all the details of what you may have missed throughout the work day, including Saskatoon's own Maia Schwinghammer competing in the Moguls final. We also let you know what to keep an eye out for when you wake up tomorrow morning. The Green Zone

Darrell Davis doubles down on the Canada's Olympic performances so far, the women's team being beaten by the USA, and CFL free agency. The Green Zone

Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager, Jeremy O'Day, met with the media today to discuss the teams free agent signings. Green Zone Rider Reporter, Britton Gray, was on hand and brings you the highlights that you need to know. The Green Zone

It's CFL free agency day! Captain Clutch won't be in Team Canada's lineup against the USA today. Canada has added a silver medal to their Olympic total. The Vegas Raiders introduce their new head coach. And the Canadian Super Bowl ratings are in. CFL free agency officially opened today. Britton Gray joins Jamie & Locker to discuss the biggest moves and signings so far. Have the Riders added enough? Did they lose too much? The Green Zone

Drew Remenda joins the Green Zone to preview the men's Olympic tournament. Will Canada find their way to the gold medal game? Or should Canadians be prepared for a long Olympic hockey journey? The Canada vs USA women's hockey has just wrapped up. Jamie & Locker react to the heated rivalry. We also update you on Canada's overall Olympic performances, including a medal count. The Green Zone

With CFL free agency officially underway, the Green Zone is taking a look at some of the biggest signings around the league. We start in Hamilton with Rick Zamperin. Rider Nation! We want to hear how confident you are in the Saskatchewan Roughriders following the beginning of free agency. The Riders have lost some key players but added some as well. Do you think the Riders have what it takes to be back-to-back Grey Cup champions? The Green Zone

Jamie, Locker & Britton Gray highlight the free agent signings of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Did the team add enough to make up for the players they lost on free agency? The Green Zone

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Super Bowl 60 wasn't the most talked about game before it started and it may not be the most talked about game now that it's done. It was a low scoring affair but that doesn't take away from the effort on the field. Vic Tafur brings you an inside look at the excitement of Super Bowl 60. Our football insider, Dave Naylor, joins us from the site of Super Bowl 60. There wasn't a ton of buzz around the game before kickoff. What is the reaction around the big game now that it's over? The Green Zone

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions. Canada has added to their medal total at the Olympics. The Men's Team Canada hockey team have begun their practices. CFL Free Agency officially begins tomorrow. And the CFL has announced its finalists for their 2025 Coach of the Year. Team Canada's women's hockey team takes the ice today to take on Czechia and then tomorrow Canada faces the U.S. TSN's Tessa Bonhomme has the preview! The Green Zone

Jamie Nye, host of The Green Zone joins Evan to talk about the first Olympic weekend and the Superbowl - not to mention that half time show.

Belton Johnson reacts to the Seattle Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, the Patriots struggles to provide any offense, Bad Bunny's Halftime show and more! Plus, does Belton believe the Riders will sign any more big free agents? The Green Zone

Tuesday is the official beginning of CFL Free Agency. Green Zone Rider Reporter, Britton Gray, is here to get you up to date on what the Riders may still be looking for. Where do you think the Riders need to improve? Jamie & Locker are ready to present their Top & Failing Grades from the biggest game of the NFL year, Super Bowl 60. The Green Zone

We got another chapter in the Battle of Florida last night as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers became a donnybrook. Tampa Bay forward, Brandon Hagel, said that he loves this rivalry and the NHL needs more of it. Do you agree? Who will win Super Bowl 60? Green Zone listeners call in with their predictions The Green Zone

Canada has made their appearance at the Olympics opening ceremonies. Legendary Blue Jays broadcaster, Buck Martinez, announces his retirement. The Sens need overtime to beat the Flyers. The battle of Florida is alive and well in the NHL. And the NFL has announced its MVP. The Green Zone's "Celebrity" NFL Pick'em League will have a new winner this year. Will Locker keep the championship in the Green Zone Lounge. Or will Sully take the title to the Rock102 studios? Who will win the Super Bowl? The Green Zone

Dear Mr. Baker,I am but one in a sea of many Americans viewed as a threat to the established order. I was once a part of that order. I helped build it. It would turn out I couldn't survive because I couldn't follow the rules of thought and speech that are mandated by everyone on the Left, especially those at the New York Times.It's personal, you see. I used to believe that if all I did was read Page One of the New York Times, I'd be well-informed. Brainwashed is more like it.It's easy to spot the bias now where it wasn't before. For instance, this was the New York Times on January 12th, and one of the strongest activists for the Democrats pretending they're pushing some sort of objective conclusion on X.But that's just another day at the New York Times. I know you didn't write this piece, Michelle Goldberg did, but it is worth mentioning as an aside that no, the “resistance libs” were not right. They were never right. I was one of them until I wasn't. It's been an ugly road out of the Doomsday Cult of the Left, but now, I live free as an exile.We were never the “resistance.” We were always the empire. We colonized the internet, after all, and, together with Barack Obama, the rise of Silicon Valley, social media, and the iPhone, as society migrated online, we were in control of all of it.But that's a story for a different time, Mr. Baker. This letter is much more urgent regarding the matters at hand. Your “analysis” and observation about Trump and protests is so wildly off base, a complete distortion of reality, that I felt compelled to write you this letter. You wrote:You write:President Trump had a ringing message of solidarity on Tuesday for demonstrators in the streets. “KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!” he wrote on social media. He decried “the senseless killing of protesters,” and added that those pulling the triggers “will pay a big price.”He meant the protesters in Tehran, not Minneapolis. By contrast, the people in the streets of Minnesota, he wrote just 63 minutes earlier, were “anarchists and professional agitators” trying to cover up a fraud scandal. He vowed that “THE DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION IS COMING!”The eruption of protests on opposite sides of the planet at this moment in history has brought Mr. Trump's views of democracy and popular dissent into stark relief. The situations in Iran and Minnesota, of course, are different and complicated, but the president's rule of thumb seems simple enough: Those who take to the streets supporting a cause he favors are laudable heroes. Those who take to the streets to oppose him are illegitimate radicals.I read this, and my jaw dropped open, Mr. Baker. Where have you been for the past five years as we watched a split screen of protests in the Summer of 2020 and then on January 6th? Are you actually saying that you at the New York Times and anyone on the Left saw these things as comparable? Democracy and popular dissent in stark relief, boy, I couldn't have said it better myself.Tell me this is satire. Tell me you do not live in such an isolated bubble that you can't possibly see the blatant hypocrisy here? The treatment of these two events was very different and will be written about in opposite ways in history books forever. One will be seen as heroic and democracy in action, and the other, as dangerous. An insurrection in action. People like me were pulling our hair out, not because we would justify the riot at the Capitol, but because all of you said nothing about what happened in the Summer of 2020, a year that broke America and broke me.It wasn't only your paper that lied that Trump “incited” a mob to storm the Capitol and that it was a threat to “democracy.” That was the narrative pushed by every legacy media outlet, with no kind words for the protesters who were also doing what protesters do - getting angry and having their voices heard by a government and a culture that had demonized them, dehumanized them, and abandoned them. Trump included.The Democrats put up a Green-Zone-like fence around the Capitol. Ordinary Americans had their doors kicked in as the FBI hauled them off to jail. Anyone who even attended the “mostly peaceful” protest on January 6th was called an “insurrectionist” and “election denier,” and anyone who dared to question the 2020 election or who voted for Trump was inspected under a microscope by you all as some kind of insect or insurgent terrorist. Vice President Kamala Harris likened it to 9/11 and the attack on Pearl Harbor. These were American citizens, many of whom had been on lockdown, their businesses destroyed after COVID, and had watched the absurd events of 2020 play out. Masks, no masks, “systemic racism was more urgent than COVID,” then the pivot back to COVID, changing election rules, preventing people from gathering and thus, preventing campaigning, a surge of mail-in voting that won the election all before Election Day, a revolution in the streets that almost no one in the mainstream was even talking about once they got really bad, lest they hurt the Democrats.Oh, I know the game. I know we're all supposed to see the Trump supporters as racists, angry that Black and Brown people were in government, a second Confederacy flying their Dixie flags on January 6th, and that the protests over the Summer were about racial inequality and therefore justified. But here's the thing about democracy. You don't get to decide. We either all have the same rights or we don't have a democracy.There was nothing in your coverage, or the Liz Cheney show trial, that was, in any way, fair to the Americans who protested that day, and even to Donald Trump, who had a right to have their voices heard. No, they didn't have the right to riot. Ashli Babbitt lost her life over it, and then her memory was dragged through the mud by all of you.Here is how the Times covered Ashli Babbitt:And here is how they covered Renee Good:You see, one is treated like human garbage, and the other is treated like a hero. So just say it. Just admit that this has become a two-tiered society, you are among the ruling class, and the underclass has none of the same rights. You will decide they are “racists” and thus have no real stake in what happens in this country, even when they win the popular vote. Now that the protests in Minneapolis are violent, as violent as, if not more so than, January 6th, still you say nothing and pretend they are fighting the good fight. What has changed in ten years? Nothing except the Democrats failing to address the problem, allowing millions to flood over the border, and shaming Americans for caring about it. It's a sickness on the Left by now, a reality distortion that spilled out into real-world violence. Just look at what happened at Evergreen College. These students believed they were protesting “racism” at one of the most liberal colleges in America. Why? Because Bret Weinstein did not think it was right that white people should be asked to leave the campus on a “day of absence.”This kind of strange, new, justified violence by people who don't live in the same reality as the rest of us has become the new normal on the Left, backed up by all of you. How dare you compare them to the protesters in Iran? Complicated, you say? Oh, it's way beyond that. Pampered, privileged, bored white women and bratty college kids attacking ICE are, in no way, risking their lives. Yes, if you attack a police officer or an ICE officer, you are risking your life. Every American knows that if they live in the real world. In Iran, you are risking your life just for standing there and protesting peacefully, or speaking out of turn, or anything they decide is a crime punishable by death, which include adultry, dissent against the government, and blasphemy. At the New York Times, you want the tragic death of Renee Good to be the symbol for protesters dying at the hands of the regime, but, as usual, it is not the truth. That won't stop you from perpetuating the mass delusion and injecting it into the veins of your already unhinged readership.Here is Page One of the New York Times today. Every headline is about Renee Good. That is still the most important news of the day, even as hundreds, maybe thousands of Iranians are slaughtered.Followed by non-stop negative Trump coverage:The protests in Minneapolis are not against ICE. They are against democracy. The wrong people won the election, and that means the Left throws a fit. They've been throwing fits for ten years, starting in 2015 when they attacked a group of Trump supporters in California, calling them “racists,” because all of you sold them that lie. The violence continued on through Trump's inaugural and protests all through his first term. The Summer of 2020 was the biggest by far in modern American history, yet the legacy media, your paper, Mr. Baker, did not capture the truth of what happened. The baby tyrants who run your newsroom insisted the one op-ed by Tom Cotton, Send in the Troops, was itself violence and that caused the resignation of Bari Weiss and James Bennett, a shamefulprotst moment that should live on in infamy if people tell the truth. The Left's protesting now says one thing: Do what we want, or else. That is, Mr. Baker, closer to fascism than Trump will ever be. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, the head of Realign For Palestine, an Atlantic Council project that challenges entrenched narratives in the Israel and Palestine discourse. This week, we dive into the five likely scenarios that could play out in Gaza during 2026, which Alkhatib recently proposed on his social media channels. According to Alkhatib, the five proposals all "undermine Hamas severely and massively change the calculus and geostrategic landscape following the Trump-sponsored ceasefire in October, which has temporarily halted the war." The five proposals include: A mutiny from Hamas’s ranks within Gaza due to economic and cost-of-living pressures; a significant rise and empowerment of anti-Hamas militias in different areas of the Gaza Strip; mass protests and large-scale uprisings against Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip by civilians; a mass exodus of civilians, from the Red Zone controlled by Hamas behind the "yellow line" into the Israeli-controlled Green Zone; and a successful international stabilization force (ISF) deployment with the mandate of battling and demilitarizing Hamas. We go through each scenario point-by-point throughout the conversation, leaving time for a reader's question or two. And so this week, we ask Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Palestinians walk along a street past a tent camp in Gaza City, December 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, the head of Realign For Palestine, an Atlantic Council project that challenges entrenched narratives in the Israel and Palestine discourse. This week, we dive into the five likely scenarios that could play out in Gaza during 2026, which Alkhatib recently proposed on his social media channels. According to Alkhatib, the five proposals all "undermine Hamas severely and massively change the calculus and geostrategic landscape following the Trump-sponsored ceasefire in October, which has temporarily halted the war." The five proposals include: A mutiny from Hamas’s ranks within Gaza due to economic and cost-of-living pressures; a significant rise and empowerment of anti-Hamas militias in different areas of the Gaza Strip; mass protests and large-scale uprisings against Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip by civilians; a mass exodus of civilians, from the Red Zone controlled by Hamas behind the "yellow line" into the Israeli-controlled Green Zone; and a successful international stabilization force (ISF) deployment with the mandate of battling and demilitarizing Hamas. We go through each scenario point-by-point throughout the conversation, leaving time for a reader's question or two. And so this week, we ask Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Palestinians walk along a street past a tent camp in Gaza City, December 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan examines the rising risk of war with Venezuela, secret peace talks over Ukraine, the abduction of Christian schoolchildren in Nigeria, Israel's shifting posture in Gaza and Lebanon, and the domestic political fight over sedition and extremist rhetoric inside the United States government. U.S. and Venezuela Move Closer to War: President Trump authorized covert CIA operations inside Venezuela, prompting the FAA to warn airlines about dangerous conditions in Venezuelan airspace. Reports from Bloomberg, Reuters, and the New York Times confirm GPS jamming and rising military activity. A Russian oil tanker headed for Caracas was turned away twice by the USS Stockdale and is now anchored off Cuba. Bryan notes that the White House still hopes for a peaceful exit by President Maduro, with Colombia offering asylum in exchange for guarantees of no future attempts to kill or arrest him. Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Pushback: A secret twenty-eight-point peace plan leaked last week, calling for Ukraine to give up parts of the Donbas, reduce its military to six hundred thousand troops, and abandon NATO membership. The plan would also restore economic ties between Russia and the West and release frozen Russian funds for joint rare earth projects. European leaders object, and President Zelenskyy says negotiations must continue, insisting Ukraine needs a larger standing army to deter future invasions. Bryan emphasizes that Trump wants the deal signed by Thanksgiving, warning Zelenskyy that U.S. support may end if he refuses. Ukraine's Deepening Corruption Crisis: Fifteen to thirty percent of aid intended for Ukraine's military and energy needs has been stolen, according to recent reporting. Several allies of Zelenskyy have been arrested, and the president's key aide, Andriy Yermak, is widely suspected of involvement. Ukraine's anti-corruption agency plans more indictments this week, placing Zelenskyy in a weakened negotiating position. Islamists Kidnap Christian Children in Nigeria: Three hundred Christian students were abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria. About fifty escaped by fleeing into the forest and hiding until farmers rescued them. Boko Haram and other jihadist factions are believed to be responsible. Bryan warns that these groups aim to build an Islamic caliphate across the Sahel and into the Gulf of Guinea, threatening regional Christians and strategic minerals such as cocoa, iron ore, bauxite, and oil. Trump has warned Nigeria that failure to protect Christians could trigger U.S. military action. Israel Reshapes Gaza and Expands Strikes in Lebanon: U.S. troops are withdrawing from Gaza's coordination center. Israeli, Arab, and vetted Palestinian officials will manage reconstruction in a new "Green Zone," while unvetted Palestinians remain in a devastated area controlled by Hamas. Polling shows Hamas' support has risen inside Gaza, meaning roughly half the population may remain under militant control. Israel also intensified operations in Lebanon, killing Hezbollah's top military commander in a drone strike despite an ongoing ceasefire. Jewish Extremists Spark Crisis in the West Bank: Prime Minister Netanyahu convened emergency meetings after Jewish extremists torched Palestinian homes and cars in a village attack. Israeli officials say about two hundred seventy young men are responsible for the most recent incidents and vow to act. Sedition Caucus Escalates Rhetoric Against Trump: Former CIA, FBI, and military officials who now serve as Democrats in Congress released a video urging service members to resist unlawful orders from President Trump. Senator Elissa Slotkin admitted she knows of no unlawful orders but says such orders might come. Bryan calls the effort a psychological operation designed to sow confusion inside the military. Legal experts warn that service members who refuse lawful orders could face court-martial and prison. Trump Meets NYC's Socialist Mayor Elect: Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump on Friday, and the two agreed on issues such as electricity costs and housing. Mamdani later repeated his belief that Trump is a fascist and a Nazi, prompting Republican leaders like Elise Stefanik to call Mamdani a jihadist with a long documented history of radical associations. Bryan argues the evidence strongly supports Stefanik's view and warns against normalizing Mamdani's ideology. Eric Swalwell Runs for Governor of California: Representative Swalwell announced his campaign on Jimmy Kimmel Live, promising to lead the "Resistance" against Trump. Bryan revisits the long-running Chinese influence operation that targeted young California Democrats, including Swalwell, and raises questions about whether the FBI ever thoroughly investigated the network linked to his former associate Fang Fang. Good News in Medicine: Japanese researchers found that the amino acid arginine significantly reduced Alzheimer's-related plaque and inflammation in animal studies. Dosing remains experimental, but Bryan notes it could offer a promising option for families exploring right-to-try pathways.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Put a smile on your face and give joy to your taste buds… Give Masa and Vandy beef tallow chips a try today! Use code WRIGHT for 25% off your first order… at MASAchips.com or VandyCrisps.com. So incredibly delicious! I promise, you won't be disappointed.   Keywords: Venezuela CIA operations FAA warning, USS Stockdale Russian tanker, Maduro Colombia asylum offer, Ukraine Trump twenty eight point plan, Donbas concessions NATO ban, Zelenskyy corruption Yermak indictments, Nigeria Christian school kidnapping Boko Haram, Gaza Green Zone Hamas polling, Hezbollah commander killed Lebanon, Slotkin sedition unlawful orders video, Zohran Mamdani socialist jihadist ties, Eric Swalwell Fang Fang China influence, arginine Alzheimer's study Japan