Best Podcast Episodes About Vladimir Putin
Everything podcasters are saying about Vladimir Putin — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 28, 2026 – 77 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Vladimir Putin
“… right now, no. Oh, I'm sorry. You're shouting offstage. I'm on camera. Cut to a two shot. I'm sorry. As I was saying, it might be great friends with Vladimir Putin, but he's still vehemently denied. Get my powder out. I'll get my dressing room. We are alive right now. It's next to my bowling ball bag. It's a Simpsons bowling ball. Big Mama, we're alive right now. It ain't my... Go do your thing. Russians hack some chump shit. Vladimir Putin. I'm fired. Can you cut to commercial? Technical difficulties?”
“Big press conference for Donald Trump today. He had a lot to say regarding the hacks from the Russian government. Russians? Yes. Am I on camera? Not right now, no. Oh, I'm sorry. You're shouting offstage. I'm on camera. Cut to a two shot. I'm sorry. As I was saying, it might be great friends with Vladimir Putin, but he's still vehemently denied. Get my powder out. I'll get my dressing room. We are alive right now. It's next to my bowling ball bag. It's a Simpsons bowling ball. Big Mama, we're alive right now. It ain't my... Go do your thing. Russians hack some chump shit. Vladimir Putin. I'm fired. Can you cut to commercial? Technical difficulties?”
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In a chaotic moment during a press conference, a flustered Trump hilariously juggles his thoughts on Russian hackers and his makeup routine, all while dealing with offstage distractions. The absurdity escalates as he tries to maintain his composure, leading to a comedic breakdown that captures the essence of live broadcasting gone wrong.
“That guy has a fucking fourth grade vocabulary. I mean, shit, I even saw this thing Putin did for International Women's Day. I was like, the women, they work, but they are also so nice and feminine. How did they do this at the same time? Like, even Putin can hold it together and act like a human every now and then. What is his accidental thing? Is he just like, what are we talking about, women? This is in... Women's Day. This is like the unedited thing. He's like, give me something to drink before I kill you. Oh, they accidentally …”
“That guy has a fucking fourth grade vocabulary. I mean, shit, I even saw this thing Putin did for International Women's Day. I was like, the women, they work, but they are also so nice and feminine. How did they do this at the same time? Like, even Putin can hold it together and act like a human every now and then. What is his accidental thing? Is he just like, what are we talking about, women? This is in... Women's Day. This is like the unedited thing. He's like, give me something to drink before I kill you. Oh, they accidentally released this. I'm sure he was thrilled about that. I'm sure nobody got fucking beheaded for doing that. It's terrible. Ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to congratulate you on International Women's Day. See? Ladies and gentlemen, I am sincerely pleased to congratulate you on the International Women's Day. This is not the clip. We always …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts mock Putin's fourth-grade vocabulary and his bizarre attempt to celebrate International Women's Day. The punchline hits when they question whether anyone got beheaded for the awkward celebration, showcasing the absurdity of cultural differences in honoring women.
“I believe that Trump has known all along, like the rest of the world has known, that Putin's plans were to continue with aggression in Ukraine, and that Trump knowingly helped Putin with this endeavor through Trump's stalling techniques and maneuvers regarding Ukraine that have continued to occur. I believe that Putin likely has blackmail-type material on Trump, and they likely have a mutual agreement regarding the stalling of any peace process in Ukraine, as well as an agreement regarding a possible crisis creation in the future …”
“I believe that Trump has known all along, like the rest of the world has known, that Putin's plans were to continue with aggression in Ukraine, and that Trump knowingly helped Putin with this endeavor through Trump's stalling techniques and maneuvers regarding Ukraine that have continued to occur. I believe that Putin likely has blackmail-type material on Trump, and they likely have a mutual agreement regarding the stalling of any peace process in Ukraine, as well as an agreement regarding a possible crisis creation in the future that would help Trump's position. What do you think about that? That's Linda. That's a lot of speculation. Well, we know that Donald has kowtowed to Putin. Remember in Helsinki in 2018, he said, I don't trust any of the American intelligence agencies, but I take Vladimir Putin at his word. He's had at least two meetings with him where there was no one …”
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David Cay Johnston claims that Donald Trump has knowingly aided Vladimir Putin's aggression in Ukraine, possibly due to compromising material Putin holds over him. He argues that Trump's actions, including lifting sanctions, have directly benefited Russia while undermining democracy. Johnston also criticizes Biden's diplomatic approach, suggesting it has prolonged the conflict and given Russia an advantage.
“… other than what he's done in the last month is a catastrophe. No question. economically, geostrategically, politically, the law. Well, I think Vladimir Putin would disagree. We can come on. I think he's quite excited about what Donald Trump has done. We could come on to him. I should have inserted the words democratically elected. There we go. I get that. Right. But they're all having to deal with the fallout. Yes. From what is essentially a catastrophic misjudication. by a terrible president. Now, I'm not suggesting that Keir Starmer stands up and says this is a catastrophic misjudgment by a …”
“… not. But it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. What I think has to happen, Mark Carney's Davos speech, the principles in that speech are what should be applied now. Because there's barely a leader in the world, apart from Donald Trump, who thinks anything other than what he's done in the last month is a catastrophe. No question. economically, geostrategically, politically, the law. Well, I think Vladimir Putin would disagree. We can come on. I think he's quite excited about what Donald Trump has done. We could come on to him. I should have inserted the words democratically elected. There we go. I get that. Right. But they're all having to deal with the fallout. Yes. From what is essentially a catastrophic misjudication. by a terrible president. Now, I'm not suggesting that Keir Starmer stands up and says this is a catastrophic misjudgment by a terrible president. But I think all of them should get together and say we are being put in this position because the American administration has decided to completely upend the world order. We therefore have to start to design and devise the world order that follows this. And if the Americans are on. I mean, there have been rumblings of that. I mean, …”
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In this segment, the hosts humorously dissect the absurdity of Donald Trump's diplomatic style, comparing him to an 'impulsive man baby' wielding military power. The discussion takes a sharp turn when they ponder how Keir Starmer could have called Trump out during a press event, leading to a hilariously imagined confrontation that showcases the ridiculousness of political decorum.
“… as Russia's wealthy rushed to repatriate their fortunes. But, and this is the fourth reason the Russian economy is still ticking, Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready. There was a lot of durability and buffers built in right at the outset. You saw very cautious economic policy from Russia, tight fiscal policy, tight monetary policy, deleveraging, reducing vulnerabilities and building up buffers. Tim says Putin was likely planning for sanctions as far back as the invasion of Crimea in 2014. He put skilled technocrats in charge of the economy who've managed things well. They stopped money flowing …”
“… fined. There's no penalty, really, for helping Russia get around sanctions. And actually, sanctions pay. Tim says the sanctions did give Russia a jolt when they were first put in place in 2022. He says about $100 billion flowed out of the country as Russia's wealthy rushed to repatriate their fortunes. But, and this is the fourth reason the Russian economy is still ticking, Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready. There was a lot of durability and buffers built in right at the outset. You saw very cautious economic policy from Russia, tight fiscal policy, tight monetary policy, deleveraging, reducing vulnerabilities and building up buffers. Tim says Putin was likely planning for sanctions as far back as the invasion of Crimea in 2014. He put skilled technocrats in charge of the economy who've managed things well. They stopped money flowing out. They stockpiled dollars. Alina says they forced foreign companies to sell their operations, often at fire sale prices. The Kyiv School of Economics estimated in March 25 last year that foreign businesses suffered over billion in direct losses She says the sales of these foreign companies gave Putin a golden opportunity to shift key assets into …”
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Despite severe sanctions and war, Russia's economy remains surprisingly stable due to strategic planning by President Putin. By building economic buffers and creating a loyal base of oligarchs, he ensured that the wealthy would support the regime, even amidst shocks. This unique approach, termed 'death economics,' showcases how sanctions have paradoxically strengthened Russia's financial resilience.
“… Next, I want to show you the cross-examination by Democratic Congress member Keating. And he grills De Nanno about the Trump regime's support of Putin, whether or not they view Putin as a war criminal. Hint, hint, De Nanno basically refuses to answer the question, and he's like all over the place with his answer. And this Congress member's like, why would you be cutting support for like Ukraine right now and bolstering support for Russia. Like, what are you doing right now? I want you to watch as DiNano, who exposes himself yet again, and this whole Trump regime as Putin puppets right here, …”
“… the potential for nuclear fallout, and you won't answer this basic question. Well, again, it would be outside of my purview as the arms control and arm proliferation under Secretary to discuss that specific question. Sir, that is a dereliction of duty. Next, I want to show you the cross-examination by Democratic Congress member Keating. And he grills De Nanno about the Trump regime's support of Putin, whether or not they view Putin as a war criminal. Hint, hint, De Nanno basically refuses to answer the question, and he's like all over the place with his answer. And this Congress member's like, why would you be cutting support for like Ukraine right now and bolstering support for Russia. Like, what are you doing right now? I want you to watch as DiNano, who exposes himself yet again, and this whole Trump regime as Putin puppets right here, watch him get crushed under cross-examination. Let's play this clip. You're also cutting the support we have for the general prosecutor in Ukraine that's prosecuting war crimes. Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal, sir? Sir, again, that's well outside of my purview as the T undersecretary. No, no. How about as an American? No, as an American person and …”
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In a heated cross-examination, Congressman Keating confronts a top Trump official about the administration's support for Vladimir Putin and the implications for war crimes in Ukraine. Despite the gravity of the situation, the official dodges direct questions, failing to acknowledge Putin as a war criminal while discussing cuts to critical support for Ukraine's prosecution of war crimes. This exchange highlights the troubling priorities of the Trump regime amidst ongoing atrocities in Ukraine.
“This one infuriates me. Brian Kilmeade asks Trump, do you think Putin is helping Iran? And I'll just let it play out from there. Do you think Putin is helping him? I think he might be helping him a little bit. Yeah, I guess. And he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right? And you are, right? Yeah, we're helping him also. And so he says that. And China would say the same thing. You know, it's like, hey, they do it and we do it in all fairness. OK, I'm just going to be candid here. Trump is Putin's little …”
“This one infuriates me. Brian Kilmeade asks Trump, do you think Putin is helping Iran? And I'll just let it play out from there. Do you think Putin is helping him? I think he might be helping him a little bit. Yeah, I guess. And he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right? And you are, right? Yeah, we're helping him also. And so he says that. And China would say the same thing. You know, it's like, hey, they do it and we do it in all fairness. OK, I'm just going to be candid here. Trump is Putin's little bitch. He's being incredibly cavalier, apathetic and like nonchalant about Vladimir Putin helping our enemy target U.S. service members. I just reported not even three minutes ago that six U service members were killed in an air plug at a crash and the Islamic resistance of Iraq tried to claim that it did it So we have enemies in the Middle East, like …”
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Donald Trump downplays Vladimir Putin's support for Iran, suggesting it's akin to U.S. aid for Ukraine. This false equivalency not only misrepresents international relations but also shows a disturbing lack of awareness about the realities of U.S. military losses. The comparison trivializes the serious implications of Russian aggression and undermines the sacrifices made by American service members.
“… and all those great Philadelphia fighters Lennox Lewis and most important Latimer Klitschko is going to miss him the most literally could not say Vladimir called him Latimer that's his legacy in my mind And I'm glad to say that Vladimir was on the show explaining that he did not say Vladimir. He said Latimer. I didn't realize that was the guy that we were talking about when we talked about the guy who says Latimer. We were talking about the guy. That was his trainer. Oh, he did all the boxing. Now he's dead. He was a real soft-spoken guy, and he did all the commentary for HBO and all that kind of …”
“… Emmanuel Stewart died. He was 68. At this point, the cause of death has not been revealed. he had did he found Cronk Jim? yes I think so in Philadelphia I think if he didn't find it or found it he was there toward the beginning and he trained Hearns and all those great Philadelphia fighters Lennox Lewis and most important Latimer Klitschko is going to miss him the most literally could not say Vladimir called him Latimer that's his legacy in my mind And I'm glad to say that Vladimir was on the show explaining that he did not say Vladimir. He said Latimer. I didn't realize that was the guy that we were talking about when we talked about the guy who says Latimer. We were talking about the guy. That was his trainer. Oh, he did all the boxing. Now he's dead. He was a real soft-spoken guy, and he did all the commentary for HBO and all that kind of stuff. And he's one of those guys. Graham, you're in this group as well. I don't need you every day, but if you're gone, I'd miss you. You know what I mean? Like, I feel like, oh. Okay, that's nice, yeah. He's not there. Like, I don't wake up every morning and go, where's Graham Parker? Who's making my omelet? It's the Phil Hartman category. It's …”
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This segment takes a hilarious turn as the hosts discuss the absurdity of a woman faking cancer to scam donations, leading to the revelation that Vladimir Klitschko hilariously mispronounced his trainer's name as 'Latimer.' The blend of comedy and heartwarming memories of Emmanuel Stewart makes for an entertaining reflection on legacy and loss.
“… are huge players in natural resources. The commodity traders were... one of the most active Western business interests in Russia. I don't think that Putin will have made it all the way from Crimea to the final invasion if the commodity traders have not been helping Russian companies to sell their cargos in the market. These are against US sanctions, correct? They were against some American sanctions, but not European sanctions. So all this business was legal all the way until the final invasion of Ukraine. But a lot of companies didn't really want to get into that business. There were some …”
“… in global politics and economics since you published the book. How do you see the Russia-Ukraine war as connected to commodities and commodity traders? The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has a huge impact in the commodity markets. Both countries are huge players in natural resources. The commodity traders were... one of the most active Western business interests in Russia. I don't think that Putin will have made it all the way from Crimea to the final invasion if the commodity traders have not been helping Russian companies to sell their cargos in the market. These are against US sanctions, correct? They were against some American sanctions, but not European sanctions. So all this business was legal all the way until the final invasion of Ukraine. But a lot of companies didn't really want to get into that business. There were some restrictions, but they were not breaking the law of the respective countries where they were doing it. But they were very, very important for Vladimir Putin, to the point that Putin personally gave one of the highest medals that you could get as a foreigner to Ivan Glassenberg, the CEO of Glencore, for service to Russia in that period in between Crimea …”
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Commodity traders are significantly influencing global politics, especially in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. Their role in facilitating oil sales for Russia has raised questions about the effectiveness of sanctions and the ethical implications of their actions. This segment explores how these traders navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and their financial successes amidst market volatility.
“… been sending drones to Iran along with satellite imagery, targeting data, and intelligence support that has been crippling to the United States. and Vladimir Putin and Lavrov and Yushikov and Dmitriyov, the crew that keeps on meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, who keep getting more concessions out of the United States, they're out there bragging and boasting that the United States military bases throughout the Middle East have been obliterated. You want to use the word obliterated, Donald? New York Times is reporting how Iran just wrecked all of America's Gulf bases. Kuwait gutted with collapsed roofs and …”
“All hell is breaking loose as Russia has entered Donald Trump's war against Iran in a big way. Russia ain't hiding the fact that it has been sending drones to Iran along with satellite imagery, targeting data, and intelligence support that has been crippling to the United States. and Vladimir Putin and Lavrov and Yushikov and Dmitriyov, the crew that keeps on meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, who keep getting more concessions out of the United States, they're out there bragging and boasting that the United States military bases throughout the Middle East have been obliterated. You want to use the word obliterated, Donald? New York Times is reporting how Iran just wrecked all of America's Gulf bases. Kuwait gutted with collapsed roofs and smashed radar. 17 U.S. sites have been hit in the Middle East region. $800 million or more in damage in weeks. Our troops have basically abandoned all of the American military bases in the Middle East. May I repeat that? Our troops have abandoned basically all of the military bases in the Middle East, and now they are working remotely from hotels …”
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Russia has dramatically escalated its involvement in Iran's military actions against U.S. bases, sending drones and critical intelligence that has led to significant damage and troop relocations. With 17 U.S. military sites hit and American personnel now working from hotels, the situation has become dire, exposing vulnerabilities in U.S. defense strategies. This shift highlights a new era of warfare where traditional military bases are increasingly becoming targets, thanks to foreign alliances and advanced technology.
“Donald Trump is panicking as Vladimir Putin just put him on blast and made a public ultimatum trying to call Donald Trump and Trump's regime out. Putin said that, yes, he is giving intelligence to Iran, but he said that he would stop giving intelligence to Iran to help Iran target American soldiers, kill Americans and harm American interests. So long as the United States cuts off support to Ukraine, Politico reports. Now, it's being reported that the U.S. at a military level is rejecting …”
“Donald Trump is panicking as Vladimir Putin just put him on blast and made a public ultimatum trying to call Donald Trump and Trump's regime out. Putin said that, yes, he is giving intelligence to Iran, but he said that he would stop giving intelligence to Iran to help Iran target American soldiers, kill Americans and harm American interests. So long as the United States cuts off support to Ukraine, Politico reports. Now, it's being reported that the U.S. at a military level is rejecting this proposal, although Donald Trump has not commented. But this has left many across the world incredibly nervous that this is a deal that Donald Trump is contemplating. Moscow proposed a quid pro quo. And you know Donald Trump loves quid pro quos to the U.S., although Donald Trump never makes good on his side of the quid pro quo, unless it's …”
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Trump's unilateral decision to engage in military action against Iran is causing economic turmoil and alienating NATO allies, who he labels as cowards for not supporting his approach.
Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric are exacerbating tensions with Iran and destabilizing international relations, potentially leading to economic turmoil.
Trump's actions are destabilizing global markets and could lead to disastrous economic consequences, including soaring oil prices and inflation.
The U.S. military's rejection of Putin's proposal and Trump's antagonistic stance towards NATO are exacerbating global tensions and economic instability.
Trump's actions are causing chaos in global markets, with potential oil prices skyrocketing to $200 per barrel due to his reckless foreign policy decisions.
“… Group of Seven, or G7, nations with advanced economies, has maintained sanctions against Russia since it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been eager to get those sanctions dropped because oil sales will help the flailing Russian economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant says the move is necessary to help ease oil prices, which are skyrocketing because Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the attack by the U.S. and Israel. But German Chancellor Friedrich Maers says the heads of the G7 had urged Trump not to ease the sanctions, saying, There is currently a …”
“… target U.S. forces in the Middle East, late last night, the Trump administration lifted sanctions on shipments of Russian oil until April 11, permitting it to be sold to buyers around the world for the next month. The U.S., along with the rest of the Group of Seven, or G7, nations with advanced economies, has maintained sanctions against Russia since it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been eager to get those sanctions dropped because oil sales will help the flailing Russian economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant says the move is necessary to help ease oil prices, which are skyrocketing because Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the attack by the U.S. and Israel. But German Chancellor Friedrich Maers says the heads of the G7 had urged Trump not to ease the sanctions, saying, There is currently a price problem, but not a supply problem. He added that he would like to know what additional motives led the U.S. government to make this decision. After Trump lifted sanctions on Russian oil that was already in ships, Democrats cried foul. At a Senate Armed Services Committee meeting yesterday, Senator Angus King, an independent of Maine, said, There …”
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In a surprising move, the Trump administration lifted sanctions on Russian oil, allowing shipments to resume despite Russia's intelligence support for Iran against U.S. forces. This decision comes as oil prices soar due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, benefiting Russia by an estimated $6 billion in just two weeks. Meanwhile, Ukraine steps up to assist the U.S. with drone defense, contradicting Trump's claims of self-sufficiency in military technology.
“… attacked this nation, that nation. You know, Donald Trump said all these nations that wanted to help will go after you. It's like declaring war. Putin goes to do a Vladimir Putin. I'm heading over to Cuba. And Donald Trump's like, welcome, welcome to Cuba right off the shore of Florida. Why don't you come in? Now, if you also don't believe that Vladimir Putin is also helping give Cuba weapons right now, in my opinion, you are very naive. You don't think that they're bringing Shahid drones and other weapons. How do we know? How do we not know? At the end of the day, what Trump did there was, …”
“… and says, all right, we're going to go and deliver this oil. And then the U.S. is like, OK, well, we're not going to do anything. You can come on in and you can then defeat the entire purpose of everything we've been saying to every other nation. We've attacked this nation, that nation. You know, Donald Trump said all these nations that wanted to help will go after you. It's like declaring war. Putin goes to do a Vladimir Putin. I'm heading over to Cuba. And Donald Trump's like, welcome, welcome to Cuba right off the shore of Florida. Why don't you come in? Now, if you also don't believe that Vladimir Putin is also helping give Cuba weapons right now, in my opinion, you are very naive. You don't think that they're bringing Shahid drones and other weapons. How do we know? How do we not know? At the end of the day, what Trump did there was, again, extra, extra weak. I mean, as Jose Diaz-Baseno explains, two months after signing an executive order threatening Mexico and all these countries with tariffs, if they sent oil to Cuba, Trump says he's got no problem now at all with Russia doing so. Come on in, Russia. Happy to do it. So Donald Trump was aboard Air Force One and he was asked, …”
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Donald Trump's blockade against Cuba has crumbled, allowing Putin to send a Russian oil tanker to the island. This move not only strengthens ties between Trump and Putin but also poses significant risks to U.S. security. The implications of this alliance could have lasting effects on international relations and American interests.
“I still thinking about your doomsday scenario with deathbed Vladimir Putin and what he might do Is that realistic Is it realistic It like from hell heart I stab at thee I don know what realistic anymore. Again, these norms that are shattered, these restraints, these guardrails that we think, no, a leader wouldn't do this or someone wouldn't do that. I'm beginning to question all of it too. I don't know anymore what someone is or isn't capable of. And I think humans have a discomfort with cognitive dissonance where you …”
“I still thinking about your doomsday scenario with deathbed Vladimir Putin and what he might do Is that realistic Is it realistic It like from hell heart I stab at thee I don know what realistic anymore. Again, these norms that are shattered, these restraints, these guardrails that we think, no, a leader wouldn't do this or someone wouldn't do that. I'm beginning to question all of it too. I don't know anymore what someone is or isn't capable of. And I think humans have a discomfort with cognitive dissonance where you know holding two opposing viewpoints at once we've gotten i think worse at it um evolutionary over over time and our politicians are the worst yet or our world leaders are the worst at it yet and so that's a cause of concern for me i always think that what has someone got to lose and what have they got to gain and if you've got a couple of days …”
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As world leaders age and face their legacies, they may act unpredictably, driven by a sense of having nothing to lose. This raises concerns about the potential for drastic actions, especially from figures like Putin and Trump, who could push boundaries in their final days in power. The discussion highlights the unsettling reality of cognitive dissonance in politics and the implications for global stability, particularly regarding military strategy in volatile regions like Iran.
“… my first introduction to nuclear weapons in a context of war, which nowadays when we listen to, where this would go on full circle, we'd listen to Vladimir Putin talking about using nukes in Ukraine. We have to think about. this idea of nuclear weapons, the tables have been reversed. Back then, we needed them because we were afraid of being raided. He's using them now what he regards to be if Russia's existence is threatened by NATO in the West, he would use them too, which is really what he said. So the point being at the time, I'm in this kind of mode, and my friends and I are all going through this …”
“… and palpable. And the Germans were depending on us to defend them and the whole world in a sense. And part of that briefing was the idea that we had tactical nuclear weapons, we would fire on them if they invaded. And I was shocked to me, that was my first introduction to nuclear weapons in a context of war, which nowadays when we listen to, where this would go on full circle, we'd listen to Vladimir Putin talking about using nukes in Ukraine. We have to think about. this idea of nuclear weapons, the tables have been reversed. Back then, we needed them because we were afraid of being raided. He's using them now what he regards to be if Russia's existence is threatened by NATO in the West, he would use them too, which is really what he said. So the point being at the time, I'm in this kind of mode, and my friends and I are all going through this together, the four of us, kind of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. And so I had this incredibly vivid dream in the midst of all this at Fort Knox, where I dreamt that I was in a battle, like a battle of Armageddon. It's the first time the mystical things turned, I would call turned religious or, you know, religious history, or when I became a …”
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The invasion of Iraq was based on flawed intelligence that falsely claimed Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, leading to a disastrous outcome. This decision not only wasted lives and resources but also created a power vacuum that allowed ISIS to flourish. The real shock was not just the mistake of invasion but the complete lack of understanding of the complexities on the ground.
“… I think that in Russian interest to help Iranians. And I don't believe, I know that they share information. and he went on to say that he believes Vladimir Putin is hoping for a long dragged out war in the Middle East he says the high oil prices are helping the Kremlin it means more tax revenue for the Russian war machine and also as Courtney was saying the interceptor missiles made by the United States which Ukraine says it needs to defend its own cities from Russian ballistic missiles and drones are now in enormous demand here in the Middle East. And it would very much be in Putin's interest for that …”
“… sore time it been that one two days they will attack Do they help Iranians Of course How many percent 100 percent But just so I clear what you were saying you believe Russia is actively helping Iran target American forces in the Middle East right now I think that in Russian interest to help Iranians. And I don't believe, I know that they share information. and he went on to say that he believes Vladimir Putin is hoping for a long dragged out war in the Middle East he says the high oil prices are helping the Kremlin it means more tax revenue for the Russian war machine and also as Courtney was saying the interceptor missiles made by the United States which Ukraine says it needs to defend its own cities from Russian ballistic missiles and drones are now in enormous demand here in the Middle East. And it would very much be in Putin's interest for that supply of missiles to be split between the two. Right. It's easy to forget how all of this is interconnected. Let's talk more now about President Trump in Iran in President Trump saying that that Iran's going to allow 20 oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. He described that as a gift to him today. Caroline Leavitt rejected that …”
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Ukraine's President Zelensky revealed that Russia is actively sharing intelligence with Iran to target U.S. forces in the Middle East. Before a recent attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, Russia took satellite images three times, indicating a clear intent to assist Iran. This collaboration not only heightens tensions but also benefits Russia by increasing oil prices and demand for military supplies.
“… she's a narco government leader. It's like, what are you doing, man? You're just trying to burn every single bridge that you've got. And then while Vladimir Putin is out there helping Iran, right, while Putin is providing material support to Iran to kill American soldiers, to target American assets, to help Iran win the war against the United States, while all of the G7 was united, you heard what Friedrich Merz had to say. Well, all the G7 was united not to remove sanctions against Russia, to keep the pressure on, not to buy oil from Russia. Donald Trump lifts the sanctions against Russia and allows …”
“… hemisphere and like rain down death or whatever the hell Donald Trump was, you know, has been saying. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to attack the president of Mexico, Claudia Scheinbaum. He's reposting attacks on her. It's basically saying that she's a narco government leader. It's like, what are you doing, man? You're just trying to burn every single bridge that you've got. And then while Vladimir Putin is out there helping Iran, right, while Putin is providing material support to Iran to kill American soldiers, to target American assets, to help Iran win the war against the United States, while all of the G7 was united, you heard what Friedrich Merz had to say. Well, all the G7 was united not to remove sanctions against Russia, to keep the pressure on, not to buy oil from Russia. Donald Trump lifts the sanctions against Russia and allows countries to buy oil from Russia, basically an $11, $12 billion gift from Donald Trump to Russia after Kirill Dmitriev and Yushikov were hanging out in Miami with Witkoff and Jared Kushner. By the way, Jared Kushner and Witkoff have been hanging out in Russia in the past 24 hours. That's all they do. They talk about making deals together, economic …”
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Donald Trump’s actions are aiding Iran while undermining American interests, as he publicly dismisses Ukraine's plea for military support against Iranian drones. This comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions, with Vladimir Putin providing material support to Iran, threatening global stability. The situation highlights a disturbing alliance that risks further destabilization in the Middle East and beyond.
“… law anymore. There is a rampant trend of nationalism in the world. There are leaders like Donald Trump in the United States, Xi Jinping in China, Vladimir Putin in Russia, Bibi Nanyang in Israel, Narendra Modi in India, Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey. These are nationalists. Nationalism, absent international law, always leads to more war. And those wars beget more wars. Let me strongman the other side of the case here, which is international law, the international law that allowed Iran to slaughter its own people, to repress them, to fund terrorist proxies all throughout the region. You saying that …”
“… people start to move into those carve-outs, and there's cycles of conflict that lead ultimately to a world war. I think people need to inhabit the reality that we're moving into more than they are. There are no constraints from international law anymore. There is a rampant trend of nationalism in the world. There are leaders like Donald Trump in the United States, Xi Jinping in China, Vladimir Putin in Russia, Bibi Nanyang in Israel, Narendra Modi in India, Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey. These are nationalists. Nationalism, absent international law, always leads to more war. And those wars beget more wars. Let me strongman the other side of the case here, which is international law, the international law that allowed Iran to slaughter its own people, to repress them, to fund terrorist proxies all throughout the region. You saying that international law should have restrained Israel and America against a country that had for decades now made one of its rallying slogans death to Israel and death to America and in fact was funding players who wanted to do”
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International law is becoming irrelevant as major powers like the U.S. ignore its constraints, leading to a dangerous precedent. The discussion highlights how the absence of accountability can embolden nations like Russia and China to disregard these laws too. This trend of nationalism threatens to spiral into more conflicts, as seen in the actions of leaders like Trump and Putin.
“… with antagonism towards our allies, which is like the worst possible combination. He'll be very, very soft on Russia, lay out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, but then when Zelensky visits the Oval Office, he's screaming in Zelensky's face. We see this framework time and time again where he disrespects our allies, but then boosts up our enemies. Now, let's break down what's happening because, first of all, the loss of human life that we've seen over the past six days should disturb everybody, and it is being underreported. I don't even want to jump right into like oil and gas prices because this is …”
“… are on the global stage. This is so incredibly embarrassing. Donald Trump ran in 2024 on this idea that America was being humiliated or laughed at on the global stage. But ever since he got into office, we have seen a unique amount of weakness combined with antagonism towards our allies, which is like the worst possible combination. He'll be very, very soft on Russia, lay out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, but then when Zelensky visits the Oval Office, he's screaming in Zelensky's face. We see this framework time and time again where he disrespects our allies, but then boosts up our enemies. Now, let's break down what's happening because, first of all, the loss of human life that we've seen over the past six days should disturb everybody, and it is being underreported. I don't even want to jump right into like oil and gas prices because this is a bit arbitrary compared to the 175 school children that were killed on day one of the strikes. Mainly school girls, the reporting is. It's just absolutely despicable. And then we learned that six U.S. service members have passed away. One of them was a 20-year-old named Declan Cody. Just a really sweet, genuine kid, it seemed. Very, very …”
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The war with Iran has escalated dramatically, leading to a major oil crisis as the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, impacting 20-30% of global oil supply. In a desperate move, the U.S. administration has lifted sanctions on Russia, allowing them to sell oil to India, which indirectly funds their military actions. This unfolding catastrophe not only threatens lives but could also cost the Trump administration the upcoming midterms due to rising gas prices.
“… trillion in defense over the last 30 years and we don't have what it takes to handle the situation. Let me get to the next thing here. So Trump and Putin discuss Iran in their first phone call. This is according to Bloomberg. Russia, Vladimir Putin, and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump spoke, discuss Iran in their first phone call. The talks, which lasted about an hour, were constructive and businesslike and will undoubtedly have practical significance for the further work of the two countries in various areas of international politics, Tasman's agency reported. The leaders are also discussed the …”
“… Yeah. So, yeah, I don't know if we can keep up this pace for a month or two. I don't know if we have the materials in the cupboard. I think the cupboard's too empty to keep this up for a couple of months. And that's crazy to me that we spend $30 trillion in defense over the last 30 years and we don't have what it takes to handle the situation. Let me get to the next thing here. So Trump and Putin discuss Iran in their first phone call. This is according to Bloomberg. Russia, Vladimir Putin, and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump spoke, discuss Iran in their first phone call. The talks, which lasted about an hour, were constructive and businesslike and will undoubtedly have practical significance for the further work of the two countries in various areas of international politics, Tasman's agency reported. The leaders are also discussed the U.S.-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The peace talks have stalled after Trump ordered U.S. forces to attack Iran. A planned fourth round of talks this year that was scheduled for last week was postponed because of the war in Iran, and the sites haven't indicated when they will resume. Putin and Trump also discussed Venezuela, according …”
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Donald Trump's recent phone call with Vladimir Putin raises eyebrows about his relationship with the Russian leader. Discussing Iran and stalled peace talks, Trump’s reassurances seem aimed at countering leaks from within his administration that suggest deeper connections with Putin. This situation hints at a complex web of international politics and personal loyalties that could influence global stability.
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