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Episode 166

UKRAINE WAR REPORT

We’ve been focused on the War in Ukraine since before it started. But you’ve never heard our bonus content, that has until now been Patreon exclusive.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Breaking. Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI — personal reasons, or the latest Iran defection after Joe Kent?

02

Why Cuba is next. Raul Castro charged with murder, Nimitz in the Caribbean, Stephen Miller on Fox — the same playbook used on Iran and Venezuela

03

Trump downplays the 13 American service members killed in Ir. Trump downplays the 13 American service members killed in Iran and says he 'gets a kick' out of the coverage

04

The $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on pause because Iran i. The $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on pause because Iran is becoming a sucking chest wound

We’ve been focused on the War in Ukraine since before it started. But you’ve never heard our bonus content, that has until now been Patreon exclusive. It’s a little lighter than our regular stuff—and will help you get an idea of how the people on the front lines and in the center of the pressure cooker are keeping themselves sane and focused. From the food they miss back home, to the drinks they’re looking forward to, to memories of times that seem like a million years ago, these clips will take you behind the scenes and deeper into conversations with fascinating and impactful leaders at the epicenter of the most important elements of the war in Ukraine. A Navy SEAL Commander on tactics and weapons of the war, a best-selling author just back from training Ukrainian civilians to fight, to the Professor of Nukes. These are real leaders and real talk about the biggest news story of our time. 

Join us on Patreon and get even more great extra content just like this, connect with guests, attend events, get merch discounts and more, all while supporting this show and community. 

Go deeper and listen to the full Ukraine War Report episodes with these dynamic guests here:

Matt Gallagher – Episode 161 – March 18, 2022

Quan Nguyen – Episode 162 – March 24, 2022

Joe Cirincione – Episode 163 – March 28, 2022

Chris Fussell – Episode 164 – March 31, 2022

Seth Harp – Episode 165 – April 7, 2022

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