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You know him from Sirius XM and Sputnik Radio. Now join Dr. Wilmer Leon every week for Connecting the Dots where he pulls back the curtain for a deeper look at the world’s top issues, powered by the expertise of journalists, academics, and activists from around the world. With so much happening in these times, it can be crazy and overwhelming out there, so let Dr. Leon help you ”connect the dots”!
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BASIC is the only peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. With programs that address diplomacy and decision-making around nuclear weapons, we work on both sides of the Atlantic to encourage sustainable transatlantic security policies and to develop the strategies that can achieve them. We have charitable status in the United Kingdom and in the United States. We operate with offices in London and Washington, a small but committed sta ...
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The show begins with political analyst, Host of 'Pasta2Go' and Co-Host of 'The Convo Couch Craig 'Pasta' Jardula discussing the latest revelations from the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. RT journalist Nebojsa Malic later joins to discuss the ban on Sputnik and other Russian state media networks by Meta*, the potential TikTok ban, and…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss how Ryan Routh, the latest man to possibly threaten former President Donald Trump, came to be so passionate about the war in Ukraine and to be treated seriously by the US mainstream media. He discusses the general delusion in West…
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The show begins with journalist and Youtuber Peter Coffin joining to discuss the details of Trump's latest assassination attempt. Then, Managing Editor at Covert Action Magazine Jeremy Kuzmarov shares his perspective on the latest Russiagate campaign against Rossiya Segodnya, and the implications this has on freedom of the press, censorship, and al…
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Scholar, journalist, and geopolitical analyst of the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the sanctions announced Friday on Sputnik and RT’s parent organizations, whether the sanctions are truly about espionage and money laundering or about politics, and how the US has no problem obscuring its own infl…
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The show begins with political analyst and host of The Critical Hour Garland Nixon joining the show to discuss the fresh sanctions slapped on RT amid Antony Blinken's accusations that the news company is "conducting intelligence activities" overseas. Garland and Rachel discuss the implications this could have on alternative media. Economic analyst …
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Author, political scientist, and host of the American Exception podcast Dr. Aaron Good joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why the US Justice Department goes so overboard in targeting groups like Uhuru, who are accused of process crimes but are clearly no danger to American society. He also discusses historical and conte…
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The show begins with activist and podcast host Misty Winston joining the show to discuss the latest developments out of the US presidential race, including Harris targeting North Carolina, and Trump's rally in Arizona. Then, attorney and founder of DD Geopolitics John Jackman shares his perspective on the US announcing an additional $700 million in…
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Robert Hockett, Cornell University professor of law and public policy, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss this week’s inflation figures, why the cost of rent and utilities rose faster last year than the value of homes, how the US housing market came to be so distorted and what might solve the problem, how post-2008 prop…
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This week's show begins with an interview of two Israeli Army reservists who refused to return to the Gaza Strip, Mexico changes judges from appointment to popular elections with large protests, Iran denies supplying Russia with missiles, in Brazil Bolsonaro leads rallies to reinstate Twitter in the country. This week's show features stories from R…
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In this episode of Connecting the Dots with guest Governor L. Douglas Wilder, we cut right to the chase: forget the polls, the hype, and identity politics—what really matters in the 2024 race is what the candidates have done and what they’re going to do. Governor Wilder doesn’t hold back as we dive into the hard truth: track records and real action…
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In the opening segment, Rachel spoke to the Executive Director of Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams, about the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Rachel then spoke to co-founder of ProChain Capital and finance expert David Tawil about the latest inflation report, which shows that inflation is cooling despite a 0.2% r…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukraine’s drone attack inside Russia this week, how to understand US and UK policy regarding how Ukraine is allowed to use their weapons, what’s driving Kiev to try to take land inside Russia, how the US attempts to justify its in…
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The show begins with cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune Scott Stantis joining to discuss the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Then, Managing Editor at Covert Action Jeremy Kuzmarov weighs in on the most recent Israeli strike on Gaza and the latest out of the region. The second hour starts with …
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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss what to expect from this evening’s presidential debate between GOP candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, how Republican culture wars drag the party down, the class signals of the Harris campaign, the likelihood of a governmen…
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The show begins with independent journalist and author Dan Lazare joining to discuss how Harris and Trump are performing in the polls. Then, political cartoonist and author Ted Rall shares his analysis of the GOP's report on how the Biden administration handled the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The second hour starts with veteran war correspondent E…
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Spokesperson for Black Hive and radio show host Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the worrying poll numbers for Vice President Kamala Harris as she catches but hasn’t passed GOP candidate Donald Trump, why this race looks more like the 2016 contest than that of 2020, what effect Tuesday’s debate i…
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The show begins with the host of the Andrew Langer Show, Andrew Langer, discussing with Rachel Blevins the latest developments in the U.S. political arena, including Trump's sentencing delay for the hush money trial, Hunter Biden pleading guilty to tax fraud, and the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Trump. Then, independent journalist and …
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Scholar, journalist and Asia-Pacific analyst KJ Noh discusses new sanctions evasion charges against a former government advisor on Russia, why it seems only people who are able to live outside the US are facing these Russiagate linked charges, why US media can’t accept support for China by Chinese Americans as genuine, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s fi…
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The show begins with political analyst, Host of 'Pasta 2 Go,' and Co-host of 'The Convo Couch' Craig 'Pasta' Jardula sharing his perspective on DOJ's launch of Russiagate 2.0, specifically targeting RT and other media outlets. Host of Liberty Lock Pod Clint Russel later joins to discuss the 2024 presidential elections, including the anticipated deb…
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Political consultant and organizer Donna Davis joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why Democrats are spending time and money on Florida, whether abortion is going to be a galvanizing issue in that state, why former President Donald Trump is avoiding blue states, whether Republicans should be playing chicken with Democrat…
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This week's show begins with a group discussion on what the far-right election victory in two easternGerman states means and how it happened, the Israeli media critiques Netanyahu, Russia focus on the Far East Economic Forum, and the US has plans for Venezuela for not accepting the alleged victory of the opposition presidential candidate. This week…
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Get ready to rethink everything you know about the Democratic Party! In this explosive episode of Connecting the Dots, I sit down with historian and author Jeremy Kuzmarov to reveal how the party’s messaging has quietly embraced militarism—and what it means for America's future. This isn't just another political chat; we’re diving deep into the hid…
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The show begins with journalist, activist, and podcast host Misty Winston talking about the charges faced by two RT employees over accusations by the DOJ of violating FARA amid the Biden administration's targeting of Rossiya Segodnya Media Group. The two discuss the implications this action could have on free speech. Former Ukrainian whistleblower …
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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the political persecution of four Americans connected to the African People's Socialist Party, how FARA Act has been used to censor political views and curtail the right to free association, the Heritage Foundation su…
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Rachel opened the show by speaking to syndicated cartoonist and columnist Scott Stantis about the Kamala Harris interview with CNN, along with discussion on her campaign. In the following segment, Rachel spoke to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the Russian military's push westward in the Donbass after Kiev regime tro…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, Russian gains in the Donbass as Ukraine’s Kursk incursion stalls, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purpose for traveling to Mongolian, empty Western threats of “punishment” for Mongolia for f…
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The show kicks off with Dr Wilmer Leon, political scientist and co-host of The Critical Hour, sharing his perspective on the Harris/Walz interview with CNN and the latest out of the 2024 elections. Then, independent journalist and DD Geopolitics co-founder Sarah Bils shares her analysis of the recent F-16 crash in Ukraine and other developments out…
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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rise of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Germany, whether it can challenge the growing power of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), why the AfD has become so popular in the last five years, the first deport…
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The show kicks off with Political analyst, Host of 'Pasta 2 Go,' and co-host of 'The Convo Couch' Craig 'Pasta' Jardula sharing his perspective on the latest out of the Harris/Walz campaign, including the upcoming CNN interview. Then, Rachel is joined by political cartoonist, author, and co-host of The Final Countdown Ted Rall weighing in on Telegr…
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Former Washington Post bureau chief and foreign correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss an apparent crackdown on political speech in the UK, as pro-Palestinian organizers and activists are arrested on charges under the Terrorism Act. He describes “panic” spreading across the West that support for Isra…
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This week's show begins with the increased global spending on nuclear weapons, how does US election spending compare to the rest of the world, Zelensky has a peace plan to present to Biden next month and he is using the F16s the US gifted him, and Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have launched separate charges against Israeli military a…
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Get ready for a game-changing episode of Connecting the Dots! Dr. Wilmer Leon and Caleb Maupin dive into the seismic shifts happening worldwide—where the U.S. is no longer the sole superpower and what that means for our future. They explore a growing movement challenging America's global influence and break down what the 2024 election could mean fo…
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The show begins with journalist and activist Misty Winston discussing Telegram founder Pavel Durov's various charges in France and its implications on free speech. Counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon later weighs in on special counsel Jack Smith's new indictment against Donald Trump. In the second hour, licensed family physician and best-selling author Dr…
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Co-founder of independent media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the bipartisan effort to eliminate third party and independent candidates from ballots, the lack of federal regulation on social media influencers being paid surrogates for presidential candidates, the waning of t…
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The show begins with media commentator and economist Mitch Roschelle discussing Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg admitting that the Biden-Harris administration pressured him into what he refers to as the censorship of social media posts on certain COVID-19 content. Then, journalist Angie Wong shares her perspective on special counsel Jack Smith…
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Spokesperson for the Black Hive and host of Full Spectrum on Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ post convention bump, whether Harris is being boosted from below by more popular down ballot candidates, whether the race will be affected by Republicans coming out of the w…
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In the opening segment, Rachel spoke with the Executive Director of the 'Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity' Daniel McAdams on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Then, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond Ryan Cristian weighed in on the latest out of the 2024 Elections, including Kamala Harris's fundraising and Trump's…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the real reasons Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France, whether the Western meddling in Telegram will impact communications on the battlefield in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz trying to get political cover after a high-profile crime by an asylum seeker, and former …
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In the opening segment, Rachel was joined by political commentator and radio show host Misty Winston, who discussed Kamala Harris's speech at the DNC. Rachel then spoke to syndicated cartoonist, columnist, author, and co-host of The Final Countdown, Ted Rall, about RFK Jr.'s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election and endorse Repub…
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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ convention speech, the erasure of Palestinian voices from the convention, whether any candidate offers a chance to change US policy toward Israel, whether an endorsement from …
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Join Dr. Wilmer Leon as he takes you inside the 2024 Democratic National Convention at Chicago's United Center. Get a first-hand look at the electric atmosphere, from behind-the-scenes preparations to exclusive interviews with political heavyweights like Bernie Sanders, Maxine Waters, and Terry McAuliffe. Discover the key issues driving the convent…
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In the opening segment, Rachel spoke to political scientist and the host of The Critical Hour on Radio Sputnik Dr. Wilmer Leon, who broke down what he's seen at the Democratic National Convention thus far, while also previewing Kamala Harris' DNC speech. Rachel then spoke to lawyer and political commentator Tyler Nixon about the people targeted by …
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Adjunct professor at George Washington University and former NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Democratic party’s attempts to co-opt the idea of “freedom” from the right wing, lingering concerns that the Harris campaign will continue to coast on vibes over policy, what to expect whe…
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This week's edition begins with problems cleaning up the Fukushima power plant, European military buildup in the South China Sea continues, an interview with an Egyptian journalist about the Israel/ Palestine ceasefire talks, taxing the world's wealthiest, and Nicaragua condemns the National Endowment for Democracy. This week's show features storie…
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Brace yourself for exclusive, insider access! I’m Dr. Wilmer Leon, and on my "Connecting the Dots" podcast, I’m taking you straight into the heart of the Democratic National Convention. I’m sitting down with America’s most powerful voices to uncover the strategies and stakes behind the epic showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former P…
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In the first hour, Rachel was joined by podcaster and political commentator Craig 'Pasta Jardula', who discussed the Democratic National Convention and the ongoing pro-Palestine protests outside of this event. Rachel then spoke to journalist, author and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh about the New York Times report regarding US President Joe Biden's a…
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Former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the drone attack launched by Ukraine on Russia, updates to the US Nuclear Strategic Plan, how much influence the US actually has with Israel, expectations for an Iranian response to Israel’s assassination in Tehran…
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Scholar, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the “bridging proposal” on Gaza being pushed by US State Secretary Antony Blinken, why US and Israeli negotiators are promoting a deal Hamas has already rejected, why Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t taking credit for any of Preside…
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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s stated goals for his country’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, what goals might remain unstated, what’s on the agenda as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Azerbaijan, whether Eu…
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In the opening segment, Rachel spoke to economic analyst and political commentator Tom Luongo about Kamala Harris' upcoming speech and Donald Trump's repeated attacks against his Democratic rival. Rachel then spoke to geopolitical analyst and host of Syriana Analysis Kevork Almassian about the state of the Middle East amid increased tension between…
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