We analyze the week's talking heads' messaging and peel them away to get to the crux of the real issues.
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E12: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 6: When Ivan Comes Marching Home
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This is Part 6 - the final part of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After looking into what Ukraine could do in the face of a Russian onslaught in Part 5, we now explore what diplomatic efforts the broader international community could do to divert Russia's destabilization efforts and what this conflict means for the geopolitical…
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E11: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 5: Wrench Against the Machine
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This is Part 5 of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After delving into the inner workings of the Russian military we now look into what would happen should an invasion occur. We no longer discuss what we can do to prevent a war but instead focus on how Ukraine and the West could deal with such a terrible onslaught - throwing a pro…
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E10: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 4: God of War
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This is Part 4 of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this episode we delve into the transformation of the Russian Army from an ex-Soviet relic to a modern and capable fighting force. We will explore how Putin guided his Army through multiple wars to extol the fury of their God of War. Support the show…
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E9: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 3: Putin on the Ritz
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This is Part 3 of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this episode we address the specific demands that Putin puts forward to the West, but more importantly, how the West should respond both diplomatically and militarily. Support the showBy Henri de Saint-Simon
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E8: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 2: Hey, Siri! How do I get to Kyiv?
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This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this episode we talk about the considerations of an invasion timeline, and should it happen, the most likely avenues of invasion to include what exactly Russian goals would be. We also begin our foray into what the West could and should do to prevent this whole mess from unfol…
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E7: Ukrainian Roulette - Part 1: Don't Pass Into Donbas
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This is the first part of a multi-part series on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this part we go through the history of how we ended up in this mess and what really is at stake for Russia, Ukraine, and the West. Support the showBy Henri de Saint-Simon
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E6: Bombing the Turkish Economy - Part 2
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This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode on the Turkish economy and its ongoing currency/debt crisis. In this part, we will look into some prescriptive options for Turkey and the lessons that the US and the rest of the Western world can draw from the Turkish experience. Support the showBy Henri de Saint-Simon
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E5: Bombing the Turkish Economy - Part 1
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This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode on the Turkish economy and its ongoing currency/debt crisis. In this part, we will discuss the merits of theory and how they do or do not apply when exposed to reality. We will explore the advice of classical economic theory given to President Erdoğan and the reasons for why he does not follow it, religious aspect…
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France recalled her ambassadors to the US and Australia; the EU is threatening economic consequences; a renewed call for a European army gains steam as trust in the US and NATO ebbs. All this as the Indo-Pacific region holds its collective breath for an uncertain future due to a botched Australian submarine program. In today's episode we analyze th…
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Billionaires are often paraded as the "saviors of the economy" with their ability to create jobs. With Capitalism relying on the efficient flow of capital, we examine what that efficient flow means and who is best equipped to supply it. In this episode we investigate the difference between business and government and how applying business principle…
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E2: Cattle, and Sharks, and COVID, Oh My!
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COVID was supposed to be that "Independence Day" external threat that would unite us all. Instead, it divided us. How did that happen? In this episode we talk about the danger of statistics and how lies can be less misleading than carefully selected truths. Support the showBy Henri de Saint-Simon
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In this episode we comment on Bill Maher's October 8th show regarding the US border "crisis" and the Democratic Party's failure to properly market their good intended ideas. Support the showBy Henri de Saint-Simon
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