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Speaker 0: My first in person hint of something amiss came while I was flying for the US marines prior to Operation Desert Storm. In 1991, on my way to the Persian Gulf conflict, my squadron of 10 A-6E Intruder attack jets landed at Diego Garcia, a top secret US Navy base smack in the middle of the Indian Ocean. While The UK retained sovereignty of the tiny island, The United States controls the island's military base through a 1966 lease agreement and the majority of the personnel on the base are US Navy. I had already been briefed that no outside press was ever allowed at Diego. That immediately put my radar on high alert, wondering what I would find there. But after an uneventful landing, I was completely perplexed. There was nothing there, nothing I could see which of course only heightened my curiosity. Having read enough top secret intelligence briefs, I knew you didn't place a single runway airfield on a no press top secret status unless something at that location required a stringent security veil. The US naval support facility at Diego Garcia is a tiny airfield with a few hangars along the main runway, nothing more or at least that is the only visual I was presented with. While refueling my jet, was intrigued by a huge construction crane working nearby with its main cable going down deep into the ocean. I assumed it was being used to set concrete far down in the depths for future surface structures. I had no idea standing on a tarmac in 1991 only a few 100 feet below me was an active colossal spaceport for the German dark fleet and the American black navy. For those unfamiliar with military secret protocols, think deep black ops equals US black navy. The US black navy is an above top secret unit that supports ongoing space operations at the Diego deep underground military base, DUMB. The multi level deep underground military base was identified by whistleblower Tony Rodrigues as the same port his German space freighter, the Max von Low used as a hub for transporting materials to and from various planets in our solar system. The spaceport and Dummit Diego Garcia were also confirmed by a former black navy assassin during online interviews. The assassin's years working in the Dummit and spaceport at Diego corroborate in both time and description with Rodrigues' supply runs aboard the Max von Low at the Diego Complex. Tragically, Diego Garcia was also the final destination for Malaysian flight three seventy and its passengers and crew. This was confirmed not only by an SOS sent from the Diego Airfield by Philip Wood, a former IBM executive on the ill fated flight, but also verified by the navy assassin who witnessed the hasty disassembly of that jet on the tarmac at Diego Garcia. In addition, top secret National Reconnaissance Office NRO videos leaked online by a former navy lieutenant commander only days after the flight showed Malaysian three seven zero being tracked by two black ops US Reaper drones moments before its disappearance. To make this clear and simple for the non military reader, America's top intelligence services would not order the US air force to track a civilian Boeing seven seventy seven commercial jet with two ultra top secret surveillance platforms on its final flight unless they wanted someone or something on that jet. Period. On the flight were 20 American engineers of Chinese descent working for Freescale Corporation, a Texas based semiconductor firm. All had been coerced by the Chinese government to defect. Those employees carried American technology with them and were on their final leg to Beijing when the cabal struck. Assisted by America's top intelligence services, the cabal hijacked the flight ensuring that all the defectors, their American technology and the innocent passengers and crew were returned to the US Navy base at Diego Garcia in late two thousand fourteen when the MH three seventy cockpit voice transmissions had gone viral. I sat perplexed at home listening over and over. Being a former combat jet pilot, I was shocked that no investigators were calling out what was to me, a clear switch in the cockpit voice just after lift off. The deep Asian accent of copilot Hamid was suddenly no more, and the new voice that replaced it was undeniably American in accent and delivery and a man stuttered on the call sign of MH370 for the rest of the flight, yet nobody was noticing it. I knew then, without a doubt, the jet had been taken, that covert work had been completed and the post investigation was being controlled. To this day, you can listen to them online. Benjamin R Water's clearly American accented radio calls are first heard at 12:42 zero 5AM just after lift off and continue for the rest of the flight and those transmissions intrigued me for years until Ben was identified by tech experts investigating encrypted pings that somehow had never been decrypted. The hijacking and takeover of flight three seventy by a cabal hijacking crew began during initial taxi and culminated with both Asian pilots being executed only seconds after lift off by CIA operative and pilot Benjamin R Waters. The CIA ensured Ben's name was absent from the plane's manifest as well as absent from any early media coverage after the jet's disappearance. His name was only flagged after an international passenger audit cross referenced travel manifest with known personnel in US defense databases. According to the ticket logs, Ben booked his seat less than twelve hours before takeoff using an internal travel portal typically reserved for military contractors on discretionary assignments, then boarded using a fake Ukrainian passport. But the flaw in the cabal's plan came from their assumption that the satellite connected technology Ben wielded would be impossible to intercept. Ben's communications would remain encrypted. But fortunately for all of us, Ben's communications from the jet had now been identified and decrypted. Even when MH370 had no active WiFi and no satellite uplink accessible to passengers and the jet was presumed well beyond communication range, Ben's communications had pinged a nearby satellite and been recorded. Those burst style data packets sent up flags during the post disappearance investigation with tech experts across the globe. At first disregarded as satellite noise until experts realized, under scrutiny of the signal, that they were actual burst transmissions from an individual on the flight. The data transmissions attributed to Benjamin R Waters were unlike anything expected from a commercial aircraft in a total blackout, not formatted like casual data logs or cached GPS information. Instead, Ben's transmissions were a multi art file split into six fragments with each fragment encrypted. Ben was sending out bursts via satellite that cyber security experts identified as nested SHA-three hashing, a level of encryption consistent with military grade systems and all of this was discovered just as Ben's background check came through as a known CIA subcontractor and operative. Ben, it turns out, was interlinked. Think of technology embedded in the brain and then you're getting the picture. Ben was controlled by handlers via satellite link all the way from Virginia. His movements and communication had been deciphered and corroborated precisely in time and burst location with his American accented voice as the only person transmitting from the cockpit of mh three seventy once the flight became airborne.

I’m back in Newark after a week in Germany meeting with governments, central banks, and wholesalers—over 50 meetings with wholesalers from Asia, Europe, the US, and others, plus talks with banks acquiring metal. Here are the key points from a few perspectives: - Market backdrop: the world is broadly backed up on retail-ready silver and gold, especially silver. Many markets are backed up three to four months for product. Scottsdale Mint is not as backed up on most products and is working to keep product flowing. There is raw material in the United States, and Scottsdale Mint has no issues with US raw material for minting operations. In Europe, however, there are concerns in the second half of the year about metal flow and supply. - Supply chain and refinery bottlenecks: the refineries are backed up for months, with some booked out for the entire year to premier clients. This is creating logjams and wide spreads in some markets. Some dealers in the US and elsewhere report buy-to-sell ratios around 10-to-1, forcing buybacks due to limited refinery turn-ins at storefronts. - Price and market dynamics: the speaker noted being hit hard by the market, and previously posted a range of “1.50 to 50” (quoted as a guess in a volatile context). There is ongoing contention for physical metal, particularly silver and other critical minerals. The speaker believes the Chinese were bidding heavily and India was alongside them. A fund with a large premium over spot closed on Friday, trapping investors in that fund while futures trading continued, contributing to a cascading effect. When China closed, prices dipped from around 100 to the 70s, then recovered into the 80s. The market is volatile and likely to be a wild ride. - Short-term and long-term outlook: in normal markets, such extreme moves typically take weeks to months to sort out technically, but Shanghai premiums are high enough that the recovery process could look different. The physical market could potentially overwhelm at current prices because every yuan in China buys more ounces than when prices were 20% higher. Silver remains the number one asset in 2026 despite recent declines. The speaker remains cautiously optimistic for the year. - Strategies and advice: dollar-cost averaging, and avoid leverage. These assets should be acquired and held rather than aggressively traded. You can take profits along the way, but those buying ounces should hold. Those who bought last year or recently still own their ounces. - Market entrants and youth movement: new buyers are entering the industry globally, across ages, including the US and Europe. A youth movement is visible on platforms like TikTok, signaling a growing interest in precious metals. This is expected to positively influence the long-term dynamics even as big players (governments, banks) are active and retail has shifted from selling to buying after a period of quiet. - Clarifications and rumors: claims about a major US Mint closure are not accurate; a government entity paused orders to catch up but will resume. There is substantial misinformation, and the speaker plans more updates in the coming days and weeks. Overall, the speaker forecasts a wild opening and anticipates further volatility and potential upside as physical demand and new buyers interact with existing market frictions and refinery constraints.

In September 1991, shortly after the end of the Cold War, a cabal of elite bankers and intelligence operatives led by George H. W. Bush allegedly financed a $240,000,000,000 covert operations war chest through the purchase of ten-year securities due on 09/12/2001. Project HAMR is described as being used to finance a covert economic operation against the collapsing Soviet Union, whereby unknown Western investors bought up much of the Soviet industry with a focus on oil and gas, crashing the Russian economy, looting its central bank, and orchestrating what is called the great ruble scam, along with other clandestine state-supported operations intended to prevent Russia from contesting the US as a world superpower, while enriching the economic hitmen who supposedly devoured the collapsing Russian economy after the Soviet Union’s fall. Evidence is said to show that several federal and private investigations had already begun uncovering the HAMR fund before the nine-eleven attacks, including the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), which reportedly had been investigating crimes connected with the plundering of Russia. It is claimed that 39 of 40 ONI office personnel were killed on nine-eleven, including the entire chain of command. The Pentagon’s financial accounting offices in the wing targeted were also an obvious target, as were passengers on Flight 77 who allegedly held top secret clearances and were connected with Pentagon Black operations. Agents of the ONI were said to have been investigating financial transactions linked to securities managed by those securities dealers in the World Trade Center, which were also targeted. It is claimed that 31 percent of the fatalities in the Pentagon were from the Naval Command Center housing the ONI, and 41 percent of fatalities in the Twin Towers came from Cantor Fitzgerald and Eurobrokers, two major security brokers in the World Trade Center. Cantor Fitzgerald was the largest US security dealer; Flight 11 struck Martian McLennan’s secure computer room in the North Tower, just below Cantor Fitzgerald’s location. A massive explosion reportedly occurred just under the FBI offices in the North Tower on the 23rd Floor, with fires on the 22nd Floor and explosions at Garbin Inter Capital on the 25th Floor and in the basement of Tower 1. Flight 175 hit the South Tower at 09:03, directly below Eurobrokers’ floors. Building 6 was destroyed by an explosion before either tower fell, and this building housed the Eldorado Task Force, an interagency money laundering watchdog group. The narrative argues that a national emergency by the Federal Reserve and the SEC’s declaration of a national emergency on September 14 eased regulatory restrictions for clearing and settling security trades for fifteen days, enabling the $240,000,000,000 in covert government securities to be cleared upon maturity without standard ownership identification. The destruction of the towers and Building 6 is said to have created confusion to conceal illicit activities that morning. Richard Andrew Grove, a nine-eleven whistleblower, is described as a software salesman for Silverstream, which provided connectivity for Marsh and AIG, linking them through specialized accounting software. Grove allegedly found overbilling of Marsh by Silverstream by $7,000,000 for fictitious hardware and an exploitable flaw in the software. Grove’s testimony and recovered hard drives indicated suspicious money transfers during the attacks, allegedly performed electronically via Silverstream software, with hush money payments related to the Marsh overbilling to facilitate clearing the HAMR securities. Marsh’s CEO at the time was Jeffrey Greenberg, son of Maurice Greenberg of AIG. Greenberg had risen to CEO of Marsh after moving from AIG in 1995 and resigned after financial crimes accusations; Marsh was located directly adjacent to Cantor Fitzgerald in the North Tower, with Marsh’s executives and whistleblowers including Gary Lasco, Kathryn Lee, Ken Rice, Richard Brewhart, and John Oltzhoffer among those who died on 9/11 in the meeting room where evidence would have been presented. AIG is portrayed as more than an insurance company, with long ties to intelligence communities. AIG ran Kroll Associates, the World Trade Center’s security contractor, and Morris Greenberg (Maurice Greenberg’s son) is described as connected to intelligence circles, having been nominated for Director of Central Intelligence after authoring a CFR report advocating that FBI and DEA agents abroad should not act independently of ambassadors or the CIA. The narrative links this to continued covert activities, including drug money laundering, and mentions connections to Iran-Contra and narco-trafficking, asserting a motive for Afghanistan’s invasion due to drug profits. Dine Corp and Stewart Air Force Base are cited in relation to the 9/11 events, with claims about the aviation routes and hidden agendas. The discussion covers several figures and institutions: Richard Armitage as deputy secretary of state who allegedly granted visas to 15 of the 19 hijackers; Frank Carlucci as Carlyle Group chairman and DC on 9/11; the association of Stratosec with Bush relatives; Kroll Associates and John O’Neill’s role as head of World Trade Center security; and the assertion that Able Danger whistleblower Anthony Shaefe claims the government destroyed data identifying ringleaders Mohammed Atta as early as February 2000. It is argued that the White House’s handling of warnings, the 9/11 Commission’s composition and conclusions, and media control by a small number of corporations contributed to suppressing the perceived truth. Further, the text notes the involvement of Paul Bremer, l Paul Bremer, and connections to Marsh, AIG, and other elites, and it discusses the Pentagon’s missing funds, Dov Zakheim’s roles in defense contracting, and the presence of nanothermite residues as part of the World Trade Center demolition discussion. The narrative closes with a claim that the individuals and organizations cited are as suspicious as the hijackers, challenging mainstream accounts and suggesting that the evidence of a broader conspiracy has been suppressed.

- Epstein allegedly used a payphone in solitary confinement to advise Bear Stearns and JPMorgan during the 2008 financial collapse, making a collect call to Bear Stearns’ Jimmy Cain and another to a JPMorgan contact who was, at the time, attempting to buy Bear Stearns. The speakers discuss two phones and the difficulty of avoiding self-harm fears in jail, noting Epstein’s involvement with people tied to Bush-era treasury circles. They also reference Epstein’s supposed reaction to calls and imply conspiracy about elite globalization circles. - The discussion shifts to Epstein’s credibility and the broader implications: they claim Epstein’s communications shed light on “peak globalization” and that the globalists allowed Epstein’s activities to proceed. They assert Epstein is alive and that his body was swapped in prison, arguing the noose was swapped as well. They also say Epstein admitted involvement with gold at Fort Knox in related materials, though not as a direct personal verification of missing gold. - On Fort Knox specifically, they explain that the Epstein materials include a forwarded 2011 email referencing a sensational claim that Fort Knox is empty, circulating among Epstein’s circle years before public debates about auditing Fort Knox. They contrast this with the official position: Fort Knox holds about 147,000,000 ounces of gold, with the treasury secretary and others assuring audits confirm accountability. They note attempts by Rand Paul to view the gold and references to a planned livestream from the vault that did not occur. - The narrative then connects current events: the Epstein revelations, China’s moves on currency, and the US’s response to supply chain risks. They describe President Trump’s Project Vault—a roughly $12 billion critical minerals stockpile to protect U.S. manufacturing from supply shocks and reduce reliance on China, aiming to secure minerals like lithium, nickel, silver, and gold for defense and technology needs. - They outline three concurrent strands: (1) Epstein files detonating public trust in elites and showing the interconnections of the globalist network; (2) the U.S. hardening its real-world economy with critical mineral stockpiles; (3) China pushing to elevate the yuan to global reserve currency status, necessitating credibility, deep markets, stable rules, and long-term commodity access. - They note the end of the START treaty with Russia, suggesting a potential new Cold War dynamic and a larger role for uranium/strategic nuclear buildup. The speakers argue that China’s reserve-currency ambitions require long-term mineral security and a robust physical economy, and that U.S. actions in mineral reserves and hard assets are intertwined with global currency influence. - They frame Epstein as part of a broader narrative of elite influence over geopolitics, economy, and currency, arguing the next months will be “absolutely insane” as these forces unfold, and invite audience input on likely prosecutions of top political figures. - Sponsor segment: Xi’s February 1, 2026 move to make the yuan a global reserve currency is presented as a declaration of currency warfare on the U.S. dollar, while Project Vault and a U.S. critical minerals event with David Copley, J.D. Vance, and Marco Rubio are positioned as pivotal to reshaping U.S. mineral supply chains and reindustrialization. The segment promotes StreamX (ticker STEX) on Nasdaq, claiming it could disrupt the gold ETF space with a fully backed, vaulted, audited, insured gold product (GLDY) yielding up to 4%, supported by strong insider ownership and notable investors like Frank Juistra and others; StreamX is described as potentially transformative in the gold market, leveraging a platform built by cybersecurity-grade developers and aiming to compete with GLD by offering yield on gold.

Speaker 0 makes a series of conspiracy-oriented claims about Venezuela, the global financial system, and precious metals. He asserts that the coup in Venezuela is tied to control over the country’s silver, gold, and oil reserves, and that the Federal Reserve exerts influence over other nations through financial systems. He references two books as explanatory aids: Secrets of the Federal Reserve by Eustace Mullins (spoken as “Eustace Mullen’s Secrets of the Federal Reserve”) and Behold the Pale Horse by Will Cooper, describing the latter as highlighting how “bread and circuses” distract people while more significant issues—such as Epstein files and pedophiles—are overlooked. The speaker links the Venezuelan developments to metal markets, noting that silver is hitting a record high near $80 per ounce and gold near $4,300 per ounce, suggesting a correlation between the upheaval and precious metals dynamics. He states that the country “has tons of silver,” implying that the takeover is connected to bearing and extracting mineral wealth. A central premise is that the stated aim of such interventions is to “free the people,” but the speaker questions this motive, asking whether liberation would not have been possible earlier. He argues that if the leadership in Venezuela had been, for example, communist for decades, liberation could have occurred long ago, implying that the actual trigger for intervention is tied to resource wealth rather than humanitarian concerns. The speaker further contends that the intervention occurred specifically because Venezuela “has the highest silver reserves, gold reserves and also oil reserves,” prompting readers to consider whether actions were driven by resource significance rather than benevolent intent. He concludes by asserting that the true timing—liberating people when gold and silver prices are at record highs—reflects the strategic value of mineral wealth in the intervention. The overall narrative ties political upheaval in Venezuela to financial influence, resource wealth, and a broader pattern of outside powers advancing a banking-oriented agenda, as interpreted through the lens of the referenced books and current metal price movements.

In this conversation, the speakers discuss a high-profile operation centered on Maduro’s kidnapping, its implications, and broader geopolitical consequences. - The operation to capture Maduro is described as not a regime change but an action intended to “hold off Maduro, get US control of the oil, and get China and Russia and Iran out.” A senior Venezuelan security official is identified as a full cooperator with the United States, allowing US forces to enter “the front door” with minimal resistance and no return fire. The plan reportedly involved a coordinated assault with Venezuelan forces, and while several air defenses were destroyed or not activated, most were not deployed due to a stand-down order. The operation did not replace the Venezuelan government; Maduro remained in power, at least for the moment. - For context on the execution, Speaker 1, who has experience scripting Delta Force and SEAL Team Six exercises, notes the mission took place in full moonlight (unusual for planned clandestine night operations). He claims the Venezuelan air defenses were substantial but largely avoided activation because of the stand-down order, enabling a seamless entry for US forces. He compares this to a counterterrorism exercise in the US years earlier—staged surveillance and pre-positioned access that eliminated obstacles in advance. - Casualties and aftermath are uncertain. There are conflicting reports on casualties among Cubans and Venezuelans, with no clear names or numbers yet confirmed. The operation involved collaboration with Venezuelan forces and did not topple the Maduro regime. - On the motive and internal dynamics, Speaker 1 suggests multiple potential actors within Maduro’s circle could have incentives to cooperate with the US, possibly including financial or visa-based incentives. The possibility of infiltrators within intelligence, military, or police is raised. The role of a specific senior official who allegedly ordered a stand-down is mentioned, though not named. - Questions about the rocket attack on a US chopper are raised, with speculation that it might have been a lone actor or a malfunction rather than a deliberate act by a large organized force. - The discussion turns to the interim president Delcy Rodríguez. While theories exist that she cooperated with the US, Speaker 1 says that the theory of her involvement is likely a cover story designed to divert attention from those actually involved. - The broader geopolitical frame emphasizes that this is not about regime change in Venezuela, but about oil access and limiting adversaries. The conversation suggests a recurring US strategy: remove Maduro, gain oil leverage, and push rivals like China, Russia, and Iran out of influence. The hypothesis includes using economic and political pressure and, if necessary, military options, while acknowledging the risk of drawing wider regional opposition and potential escalation. - The discussion then broadens to the US role in the multipolar order. The speakers debate whether the world is tilting toward a multipolar system or a reinforced US unipolar order. They agree that the reality is mixed: Russia and China are building a new international order with India and Brazil, while US actions—such as threats against Venezuela, arms packages to Taiwan, and support for Ukraine—signal both erosion of hegemony and attempts to sustain influence. - The Monroe Doctrine is critiqued. The speakers contend that the so-called Dunro Doctrine (a term they use to describe perceived US interference) misreads the historical framework. They argue that the Monroe Doctrine was never a proclamation of exclusive US dominance in the Western Hemisphere; instead, the US has historically faced resistance as other powers gain influence. - Iran and the Middle East are discussed at length. The twelve-day war (in reference to Iran’s confrontation with Israel) is described as not severely weakening Iran militarily, though it has economic and political strains. Iran’s allies (Russia, China) have become more engaged since sanctions relief began in September, and Iran has pursued stronger economic ties with both Russia and China, including a potential North–South Corridor. Iran reportedly rejected a mutual defense treaty with Russia initially but later pursued stronger cooperation after the conflict. Iran’s leadership is described as consolidating power and preparing for potential future conflicts, while the protests inside Iran are depicted as largely manufactured or at least amplified by Western intelligence networks, though there is genuine internal discontent over currency and economic conditions. - The panelists debate whether the US could or would attempt another targeted strike on Iranian leadership. They argue that the US would face greater risk and likely casualties if attempting a similar operation without a compatible insider network, making a repeat Maduro-like capture unlikely. - Final reflections acknowledge that the US’s global influence is eroding, but the US remains deeply involved in global affairs. The discussion ends with a cautionary stance toward US hegemonic assumptions and recognition of a rising multipolar framework in which China, Russia, and allied states exert greater influence in Latin America, the Middle East, and beyond.

The speaker describes a pattern involving Somali couriers at the Minneapolis airport who arrive almost daily with a large amount of cash—“a million 600,000 in cash and a luggage.” This activity is presented as suspicious, with daily occurrences and shipments moving about $350,000,000 a year in cash in their luggage out of Minneapolis Airport and then predominantly overseas. The speaker notes one observed route: when TSA saw the money move, it went from Minneapolis to Europe, Europe to Dubai, often passing through Amsterdam. This money flow was flagged for years by TSA. According to the speaker, the payments were repeatedly flagged over an extended period. The scale of the activity is described as increasing. The money moves were said to have grown from $2,030,000,000 dollars a year to $350,000,000 a year in the last two years, 2024 and 2025. The speaker characterizes the operation as “literally a foreign ATM taking cash out of The United States to foreign destinations,” and states that the reason for this is unknown. The activity is stated to be under investigation by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The speaker ends by noting that people question whether this is normal, given the ongoing investigation and the unusual disposition of cash moving internationally in this manner.

The video argues that a “new world order” is unfolding in real time, signaling the start of a “great reset.” The host points to events from the past Friday as evidence: 3,000,000 Epstein files released, the biggest one-day drop in the history of the precious metals market, and a large arbitrage developing among Chinese, London, and US precious metals markets. Gold is described as the indicator that a full-blown reset is upon us, with attention drawn to pathways like the US’s approach to Iran and the Epstein files, while claiming a broader resetting dynamic is at work. Context for the moment centers on Friday’s nomination of Kevin Warsh (referred to as Kevin Walsh in the transcript) as the new Fed chairman. The host notes baggage around Warsh, including his appearance in Epstein files, but emphasizes his views: Warsh “hates stimulus money,” “hates quantitative easing,” and “voted against it,” believing it pushes inflation higher. He is said to have shifted on interest rates, from believing higher interest rates were good for the dollar to a different stance, and he allegedly favors slashing the Fed’s balance sheet to lower rates. The implication is that the nomination marks a shift toward a new dollar era and a shift away from a strong USD, which the host frames as a response to concerns about the US owning precious metals and controlling energy markets. The host ties these changes to a new petrodollar era, arguing that the United States, now the largest producer of oil and natural gas, has moved the petrodollar structure away from Saudi Arabia and toward the US. This trifecta—new dollar policy from the Fed, a drop in the precious metals market driven by speculators, and US control over energy policy—constitutes a “reset.” The video asserts that the traditional petrodollar system, once led by OPEC, has shifted, reducing outside leverage over Washington in energy matters. The host also claims a debate over foreign influence in the Middle East and calls for ending involvement in regional wars and bringing troops home, while criticizing mainstream outlets and certain political figures. Four main points are then presented as the crux of the reset: 1) Trump desires a weaker US dollar and is pursuing greater domestic manufacturing to compete with China and India, including the aim to export more and import less; the host frames this as a deliberate strategic shift rather than inflationary debasement. 2) The end of the Fed’s independence, with a collaboration era between the Treasury and the Fed, led by figures like Scott Pissent and Warsh, suggesting much lower interest rates and a shift of debt ownership back to American hands, with foreigners potentially selling US Treasuries. 3) Energy wars are emerging, with the US drilling and producing more oil and natural gas than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined, changing the energy dynamic with China, which remains a large importer of oil and vulnerable to such shifts. 4) Sustaining public support for volatility, with Trump’s team allegedly aiming to declare a housing emergency to lower rates, discourage Wall Street from buying single-family homes, implement tariff dividends to Americans, deliver veterans’ checks, and lower inflation and gas prices in the lead-up to midterms. The host contrasts reactions within the Trump-supporting and anti-Trump camps, asserting the reset is underway regardless of opinion. A sponsor segment then pivots to copper, arguing that copper demand is surging due to global competition for materials, and highlighting Giant Mining Corporation (ticker: BFGFF) as a primary copper idea tied to the Majuba Hill Copper Project in Nevada, noting its favorable infrastructure, past production, and strategic importance to American copper independence. The segment cites executive actions and tariff movements, including a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper products effective August 1, 2025, positioning copper as central to the new industrial reality. The host reiterates Giant Mining as the foremost copper idea and invites viewers to conduct their own research.

The transcript centers on a chain of controversial claims and geopolitical financial narratives tied to Epstein, Fort Knox, and looming shifts in global power and economics. - Epstein and the 2008 financial collapse: Epstein is described as openly commenting on Fort Knox’s “lack of gold,” while allegedly being on a payphone from his jail cell with the heads of Bear Stearns and JPMorgan during the Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers turmoil. The speaker asserts Epstein dialed Bear Stearns first and then JPMorgan, claiming he was advising “these sick people” during the crisis. - Solitary confinement calls and real-time intelligence: Speaker 2 recounts being in solitary confinement and having two phones to talk to Bear Stearns and JPMorgan simultaneously, noting the difficulty of keeping conversations private due to safety concerns. - Epstein’s broader role and authenticity questions: The speaker suggests the global elite, described as “globalists,” were taking Epstein’s calls from prison and that Epstein’s involvement points to a broader pattern of influence over financial systems. The speaker questions whether Epstein is dead, asserting the body in the correctional facility was not Epstein and claiming the noose was swapped, arguing that Epstein is alive and living “in Israel somewhere.” - Fort Knox gold and public narratives: The discussion clarifies that Epstein-related materials do not contain Epstein confessing to personally verifying missing gold; instead, they reference a forwarded 2011 email alleging Fort Knox is empty and that the government sold gold and did not refill it. The speaker notes that the official position is that Fort Knox holds about 147,000,000 ounces of gold, with the Treasury secretary assuring that the gold is accounted for through audits, though access to view it is restricted (Rand Paul’s inability to see it is cited). - Related public skepticism and attempts to verify: The segment references failed attempts to livestream Fort Knox’s vault and prior plans for Trump to inspect the vault, underscoring perceived gaps between public expectation and access to verify gold reserves. - Economic and geopolitical implications: The narrative broadens to link Epstein’s files to current events, suggesting a “globalist collapse” and connecting elite corruption to systemic power. It ties three tracks: Epstein-file revelations eroding trust in elites; the U.S. government hardening its supply chains against China by building an American minerals stockpile called “Project Vault”; and China’s push to promote the yuan as a global reserve currency, with Xi Jinping explicitly advocating for the yuan to gain reserve status and broaden its use in trade and investment. - Currency and mineral leverage: The speaker argues that a reserve-currency shift requires confidence, deep markets, stable rules, and commodity leverage, including silver, gold, and other critical minerals. The end result is framed as a broader realignment where control over minerals and currencies intersects with geopolitical competition, including the end of the START treaty with Russia, suggesting a move toward a new cold-war dynamic with larger nuclear arsenals and shifting strategic dependencies. - Conclusion and forward look: The speaker ties Epstein’s disclosures, global elite networks, and the mineral/currency shifts into a single narrative about a reshaping of global power, with ongoing questions about prosecutions of high-profile figures and the potential for dramatic political ramifications in the near term. - Sponsor/Investment segment (omitted from promotional emphasis): The transcript includes a sponsor segment about StreamX and a proposed gold-backed product (GLDY) with high insider ownership and potential yield, pitched as a disruptive development in the gold ETF space; however, this promotional content is not elaborated upon in detail in this summary.

The discussion centers on the surge in gold and silver prices and the idea that this signals a broader financial crisis. The hosts note gold recently around $4,600 per ounce and silver near $92, with silver has seen renewed interest as a potential hedge amid financial stress. Analysts point to silver production at about 800 million ounces per year, and bank short positions in silver reportedly totaling about 4.4 billion ounces; the argument is that if silver continues to rise, it could strain the big U.S. banks that have underwritten these shorts. Peter Schiff, a silver and gold expert and economist, argues that the price movements reflect a coming financial crisis akin to the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, but this time tied to U.S. sovereign credit and the dollar. He notes that gold and silver have risen substantially—gold has more than doubled and silver has nearly tripled in the past year—and frames this as a warning of a dollar crisis and a U.S. treasury crisis that could hit next year. He emphasizes that foreign central banks are buying gold instead of U.S. treasuries, signaling a shift away from the dollar as the global reserve currency, and predicts that this will lead to higher consumer prices and higher interest rates as the dollar’s buying power collapses. Referring to Venezuela’s experience, Schiff connects the issue to the broader dynamics of global currency demand, suggesting that the U.S. has used the dollar’s reserve status to sustain higher levels of spending, but that the world is moving away from the dollar. He forecasts a much weaker purchasing power for ordinary Americans, with prices rising sharply while wages may not keep pace. He provides a provocative example, suggesting that a hamburger could jump from about $15 to $30 or $50, illustrating the potential magnitude of inflation and the erosion of real income. On the silver short position for banks, Schiff says those who are shorting silver, especially those who do not own the metal, are in trouble and could face significant losses, though he does not claim this alone would bankrupt banks. He argues that banks also face deteriorating loan books and housing market pressures, with commercial real estate already down and residential prices still adjusted. He contends the banking system is in a precarious position, contributing to the Fed’s rate cuts and policy moves aimed at propping up banks. For individuals, Schiff argues that the dollar’s reserve status has enabled living beyond means, and as the dollar declines, imported goods will become much more expensive. He advises a shift away from paper assets toward real money such as gold and silver, and highlights mining stocks as potential opportunities, noting that costs for mining may be lower than a year ago while prices for metals rise. He asserts that junior mining stocks could outperform as the market recognizes their leverage to rising metal prices, and promotes diversification into gold and silver investments as a hedge against a dollar crisis.

I'm following up on the possibility of an Elon Musk-backed audit of US gold reserves. Despite concerns about potential shortfalls, I believe that gold has been steadily flowing into the United States, primarily from London. I have firsthand knowledge of these shipments, with tons of gold arriving on flights before Christmas. This influx is also indicated by the exchange for physical premiums and repatriation efforts. I think this all suggests a move to ensure Fort Knox and other vaults have the gold. A full audit is due, considering the last comprehensive one was decades ago. While some gold bars may need refining to meet current standards, the overall amount of gold is substantial. I believe any audit will confirm the gold is here, and potentially even reveal larger reserves than expected.

The transcript reports that the United States used directed energy weapons on Venezuelan soldiers during the kidnapping raid to capture Nicolas Maduro. Redacted independently confirmed this news from multiple sources, and it is claimed that this technology isn’t new and has been used on multiple previous occasions that have gone unreported. Regarding the events of last week, the broadcaster emphasizes the central question of what the United States deployed in Caracas on 01/03/2026, and how it operated. The operation is described as “operation absolute resolve,” part of a larger Caribbean campaign. It is stated that roughly 150 aircraft were used in strikes around Caracas before Delta Force and CIA operatives captured Maduro and Celia Flores and flew them out. Reuters is cited as framing the action as a strategic message, particularly to China and Russia, which allegedly supplied air defenses that were quickly disabled in the opening moments offline. A circulating transcript from a Venezuelan security guard loyal to Maduro is highlighted as particularly noteworthy. The transcript is described as aligning with what modern electronic warfare and directed energy weapons can do, and it is noted that White House press spokesman Carolyn Leavitt retweeted the transcript, which contributed to wider coverage and credibility. The account suggests that this admission spooked many people. The report also emphasizes that the technology used is decades old, contrasting it with the current, described as mind-blowing, capabilities of today’s directed energy weapons. Overall, the summary asserts that the incident involved directed energy weapons used during a high-profile operation to seize Maduro, with multiple confirmations and surrounding coverage pointing to a broader history of such technology being deployed, albeit previously unreported.

The transcript centers on claims that the United States used directed energy weapons during the kidnapping raid in Caracas to capture Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, with Redacted independently confirming the news from multiple sources. The host asserts that this technology is not new and that the U.S. has used it on previous, unreported occasions. The operation, termed “Absolute Resolve” and part of a broader Caribbean campaign, allegedly involved roughly 150 aircraft conducting strikes around Caracas before Delta Force and CIA operatives seized Maduro and Celia Flores and flew them out. Reuters is cited as framing the raid as a strategic message to China and Russia, noting that air defenses supplied by those countries were reportedly disabled in the opening moments. A circulating Venezuelan security guard’s transcript, which is also retweeted by White House press spokesperson Carolyn Leavitt, is highlighted as aligning with what modern electronic warfare and directed energy weapons can do. The guard describes a scenario where all radar systems shut down without explanation, followed by a large drone presence over positions. He recounts a moment when something was launched that produced “a very intense sound wave,” after which his unit experienced severe physiological effects: people bleeding from the nose, vomiting blood, and an inability to move or stand. He describes eyes going blind first and bodies collapsing, with the head feeling like it would explode. The host clarifies what is meant by directed energy, distinguishing electronic warfare (attacking the spectrum, jamming, spoofing, overload, or cutting networks) from kinetic actions. The Economic Times is cited as describing something called the “Wraith” as an electronic warfare umbrella used in the Maduro capture to create a digital blackout that paralyzed security infrastructure. There is some confusion around the name because CX2 markets a product called Wraith as an autonomous airborne EW platform that locates high-value emitters such as jammers and radars, with a promotional video illustrating its jamming capabilities. A third component discussed is sonic or acoustic weapons. The listener is shown a concept of active denial technology described by the Pentagon as a focused beam of radio frequency millimeter waves that penetrate only about one sixty-fourth of an inch into the skin, causing an intolerable heating sensation that compels movement; stepping out of the beam ends the sensation. The host references a Fox News segment in which Peter Ducey tested the system, illustrating crowd-control and perimetry uses. The conversation then elaborates that directed energy weapons are a real arms category used by major powers for years, with China and Russia possessing their own systems. The host mentions that initial testing of these weapons reportedly occurred in Afghanistan, with subsequent use in Syria during the Obama era, and asserts that the U.S. has employed such weapons for years, including during the Maduro operation. The discussion includes warnings against overestimating unilateral U.S. dominance in this arena, noting that both China and Russia have developed and deployed directed energy capabilities and that the technologies are broader and older than some public narratives suggest. The segment also touches on ongoing geopolitical dynamics involving Iran and global security concerns related to these weapons.

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Mario: Let's start with Venezuela. Do you think this is a strategy by Trump? Larry: I saw something similar back in 1988. The CIA was involved with trying to provoke Manuel Noriega into taking some action, so we could say we had to respond to set the stage for a military invasion, which I believe that in 2018, Donald Trump signed a finding authorizing a covert CIA action to get rid of Maduro. That attempt failed. And now the objective is to get control of the oil. That's the number one priority, with an eye toward the risk of a renewed Iran conflict and the prospect of shutdown of the Persian Gulf, and the need to have an alternative supplier. Ukraine defeating Russia was the plan, and Russia’s military is now around 1,500,000. Mario: What’s your initial reaction to Venezuela? I talked to John Kuriaki who said to read naval movements to gauge what the military plans. The buildup on the coast of Venezuela is significant. They’ve got 14, 12 warships, including the Gerald Ford. Do you think they are bluffing or this is a Trump strategy? Larry: It could be a bluff. I saw something similar in 1988. I was in the Central America branch, and the CIA’s analytical thrust was to provoke Noriega into taking action to justify a response and invasion. That happened in 1988. But that time there were US bases in Panama; Quarry Heights was full. Southern Command was there. Now Southern Command has moved to Miami, just near Southcom. Another issue: within the military, the concept of supported and supporting commands means the special operations command (SOCOM) would normally be the supporting commander, but here Southern Command would be subordinate to SOCOM, which is problematic because SOCOM cannot fight a conventional war. Delta Force, SEAL Team Six, and others are light infantry for raids, not mass warfare. So launching shells or sending ground forces won’t solve Venezuela; terrain is rugged and favors ambushes. If US troops ashore, body bags would likely exceed those from Iraq and Afghanistan. Venezuelans will fight, and insurgents from Brazil and Colombia could join. Decapitation strikes against Maduro could provoke an insurgency that the US would struggle to pacify. Mario: Could we see a decapitation strike like Israel against Hezbollah and Iran? Larry: Decapitating Maduro would still leave loyalists and other actors with weapons; an insurgency could erupt, and the US would be unable to pacify it. The real objective here is unclear. The State Department’s INL/INSCR programs have long documented Venezuela as a transit point for drugs; Trump claimed fentanyl is the issue, but most cocaine also goes to Europe. The 2018 Trump era mentioned the Trendy Aragua as a pretext to justify covert actions; I believe Trump signed a finding authorizing a CIA operation to remove Maduro, leading to Guaidó, but that failed. The broader agenda appears to be regaining oil influence and countering Russia, China, and Iran’s influence in Venezuela. Mario: Elaborate the agenda and strategy behind these strikes on boats out of Venezuela and Trump’s public acknowledgement of a CIA covert operation. What’s the strategy and intention? Larry: The objective is to restore oil control in Venezuela and reduce adversary influence. Maduro once aligned with the CIA, and Chavez/Maduro have maintained cordial relations with Moscow and Beijing. The US aims to curtail BRICS and reduce Venezuelan ties to Russia, China, and Iran, potentially moving Venezuela away from the dollar-based system. The theory that this is a message to Putin circulates, but if that were the aim, it’s a poor strategy given the broader geopolitical dynamics in Syria, Iran, and the Palestinian-Israeli arena. The US previously overpromised in the Red Sea and failed to secure freedom of navigation, signaling limited military capacity for large-scale campaigns. The objective of any Venezuela action must be concrete, otherwise it risks entanglement in an insurgency. Mario: Turning to general foreign policy under Trump. What about the national security strategy? Europe’s criticisms, and Trump’s approach to Ukraine—Witkoff and Kushner meeting Putin? Larry: The 2025 national security strategy signals change, but these documents are not blueprints; they’re guidelines. Europe is being asked to step up, while the US distances itself, arguing Europe’s resources and industrial capacity have diminished while Russia and China shift. Europe’s censorship and defense spending are under scrutiny. The US–UK intelligence relationship still lingers, but overall the West’s ability to project force is questioned. Russia and China’s relationship is deep and mutually reinforcing; the Rand Corporation’s earlier ideas that Ukraine would defeat Russia to force Moscow to join the West have not materialized. Ukraine’s fight has forced Russia to mobilize and shift front lines; casualty counts are contested, but Russia’s front has expanded with a larger force and higher attrition. Mario: What about Ukraine negotiations and Putin’s terms? Larry: Putin’s terms (as stated on 06/14/2024) are: Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, and Luhansk permanently part of Russia; Ukraine must withdraw forces from those territories before negotiations begin. An election must be held in Ukraine with a legitimately elected president, potentially replacing Zelenskyy, and Russia would then talk to Ukraine. Russia’s stance treats these territories as non-negotiable; freezing lines is not acceptable to Russia. If negotiations fail, Russia is likely to maintain control over large parts of Donbas and southern Ukraine, potentially extending into Kharkiv and Odessa. Western military support is insufficient in scale to match Russia’s production; Russia’s oil revenue remains a significant portion of GDP, and the global south is pivoting toward BRICS, with Modi’s meeting signaling stronger ties with Russia and China. The strategic trend is a shift away from Western dominance toward a multipolar order. Mario: Larry, appreciate your time. Larry: Pleasure as always, Mario.

Venezuela has been emptying its prisons and rehabilitation centers, sending people to the US. DHS confirmed this, with millions arriving in the US. Officially, 10-11 million have come, but estimates suggest 15-18 million.

Speaker 0 argues that despite claims that the United States kidnapped Maduro in Venezuela to seize oil resources, the true motive was to counter China. China, according to the speaker, has tools and weapons that could destabilize the U.S. dollar, which would impact civil markets. At the start of the year, China announced it would restrict exports of its silver, and since China dominates the silver market, this caused the price of silver to surge. The speaker asserts that if the United States embargoed China's oil, China could dump its U.S. Treasuries and cause financial havoc, potentially destroying both nations. A central metaphor is presented: a ladder over an abyss, with both China and the United States attempting to climb it together. The United States supposedly insists on remaining higher than China; if the U.S. goes too far and falls behind, the latter destabilizes and both fall into the abyss. Conversely, if China overtakes and climbs too far, they both fall. The speaker contends that the American financial industry currently lacks the capacity to self-correct, and a market collapse could pull the entire economy down. Another major problem cited is over-financialization. Regarding silver, the speaker asserts that China needs silver, but in the United States it is used for speculation, describing silver as “really just paper silver.” They claim that some companies, such as JPMorgan, are significantly overleveraged—“300 to one”—so every ounce of silver they hold is promised 300 on paper. The speaker then shifts to a geopolitical forecast: “This war will be settled in Odessa.” NATO, they claim, will commit to defending Odessa; Russia will encircle and blockade, and NATO will be unable to hold on. Europeans would be forced to be conscripted to fight in Odessa, would refuse, and civil war would ensue across Europe. The timeframe is given as five to ten years, with a note that it would be a slow death for Europe, and that some aspects are expected to unfold “this year.”

Speaker 0 argues that Venezuela may not want to ally with this Western form of economic exchange, noting they have tried to join BRICS twice but were vetoed by neighboring Brazil. They describe Venezuela as one of the few countries not controlled by private equity oligarchs and central banksters, and say Venezuela pushed back on a monetary exchange that relies on high-interest promissory notes back to Rothschild Boulevard, like Saddam Hussein, Bashar al-Assad, and Muammar Gaddafi. They claim Maduro has effectively been kidnapped, and that Trump said, “kidnapped is fine.” The question is how such events can be real and presented as beneficial to Americans, asserting that economically, there is no benefit to the average citizen or to national security, and that it puts the United States in more imminent, grave danger as the U.S. “agitates around the world,” including in relation to Israel’s enemies. Speaker 1 adds that there will be a political and economic reset, suggesting that silver and gold are at record highs and that gold and silver have tripled historically in short periods, leading to a system reset of sorts. They say Venezuela’s attempts to join the system were to be part of a new framework that Russia, China, Iran and BRICS were trying to create, which would go against the dollar as the global reserve currency and directly affect the U.S. economy. They ask whether this should change. Speaker 0 elaborates that the issue is about flipping countries into the same central banker–controlled monetary exchange system. Speaker 1 notes that Trump, from day one, warned that if you mess with the U.S. dollar or trade outside of the dollar, the U.S. will punish you via sanctions or strikes, and that this is what has been happening. They discuss the possibility that if the system resets and a combination of gold, silver, and possibly crypto or other minerals backs a new dollar or digital currency emerges, the entire game could reset and eliminate these types of issues. In such a scenario, countries might have a looser ability to choose or replace the type of system their country is under.

Speaker 0: California Parks calls illegally collected artifacts. Speaker 1: People could face fines of up to 250,000 dollars or even jail time for removing artifacts or disrupting the sites. Speaker 2: Mark Rober confirmed that dams have destroyed the old world, and they are 100% destruction projects. At the Folsom Dam outside Sacramento, California—ground zero for the 18th-century gold rush—sonar scanned under the water to reveal what was submerged by 30,000 acres of water. They went down to see what they didn’t want us to see when they submerged it seventy years ago. They found a bridge on the sonar; they could barely see anything underwater, which is why they submerged it. The video notes a fire burned down all of the buildings right before they submerged the city. Instead, the scan revealed foundations of buildings. This aligns with the Lake of the Ozarks episode 142, where Lynn Creek’s town was abandoned and most of its 100+ buildings were razed; wooden ones burned, churches with bell towers burned and knocked down. A massive pattern is seen here. Mark mentions he’s been interested for years and would be more interested in these dams after seeing our dam episodes. There’s something about these locations that are special; there are structures that were obviously incredible and don’t fit within our timeline. There had to be something else about these locations that they did not want people to be there—possibly tunnels. This location, where the Folsom Dam now sits, was a major gold mining area during the California Gold Rush, discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848. The dam intentionally flooded many of the original Goldrush River towns and mining sites. This is not just about old world structures; it’s about the items, the old world gold. Mark Rober hears this, and the caller believes the location is filled with so much gold that it would drop the price of gold today if found. The caller vows to pursue a massive search and states that the location holds gold from a previous civilization. Welcome to episode 163 of my lunch break. Speaker 3: Thanks to sponsors on Patreon and mentions a flat earth app and various supporters, with a long list of names. Speaker 2: The caller asserts that the submersion of these sites was to bury gold and old world items, and to manipulate the gold market. They claim that the Oroville Dam (the tallest in the USA at 770 feet) sits near a gold-bearing region and that six to ten million ounces of gold are likely submerged by the dam. They assert that the dams were built to submerge gold-rich locations, not just to generate power, and question why dams would be built to flood gold-rich sites if the aim was to maximize gold extraction. They argue that engineers would survey subsurface minerals before building a dam, implying deliberate manipulation of gold supplies. They claim the United States holds roughly 70-75% of all official gold on Earth, with the United Kingdom far behind, and suggest the US might have been in charge of constructing these dams to manipulate gold prices. They acknowledge they are not certain but say, “thinking logically,” it seems they might have. The old world supposedly produced gold at these sites; if gold exists underground, the dams hid it to prevent others from accessing it. They mention the Hoover Dam, Lake of the Ozarks, and places in Africa like the Zambezi River and the Kariba Dam, asserting similar patterns: old world towns and gold-rich sites submerged to drive gold scarcity or price manipulation. The caller highlights that the US dollar was backed by gold at a fixed rate of $35 per ounce after 1944, suggesting the dams were tied to a broader effort to control the gold market. They claim multiple locations worldwide were submerged in the 1900s as part of a global operation, and call for further exploration, offering themselves for future digs and asking Mark Rober to join. They conclude that the finders are manipulating the entire story and that gold’s scarcity is a manipulation, urging viewers to consider their locations as potential new hobbies for gold hunting. They end with a light invitation: if Mark Rober wants to go gold hunting, they’re available. Speaker 4: Tonight, a glimpse of our region’s history visible at the Folsom Lake Reservoir due to extremely low water levels, exposing a historic town and artifacts. California parks warns against touching or removing artifacts exposed by low water.

Speaker 0 reports that while attention was on US aircraft carriers, China quietly broke the air blockade in Asia over the past forty-eight hours. The claim is that 16 Chinese Y-20 military cargo planes took off, then vanished from radar, turning their transponders off and flying completely dark. Their destination is stated as Iran. According to multiple intel sources cited in the transcript, what these planes carried was not food or humanitarian aid but advanced electronic warfare systems. The systems are described as the kind built to blind US carrier-based F-35 jets. The assertion is that China may have provided Iran with technology to jam American aircraft right in the middle of the Persian Gulf standoff. The sequence is summarized as: 16 aircraft, zero radio signals, and a full airborne supply chain delivered under America’s nose. The transcript emphasizes the supposed significance of this development, suggesting that if true, the balance of power over the Middle East could have shifted without widespread notice. The final framing centers on the potential implications: the real question posed is what action the United States will take next, given the alleged delivery of electronic warfare capability to Iran and the covert nature of the operation. The account stresses that this development allegedly occurred while global attention was focused on US aircraft carriers, implying it represents a strategic surprise with potentially far-reaching consequences for regional and global security dynamics.

Mario: Let's start with Venezuela. Do you think this is a strategy by Trump? Larry: I saw something similar back in 1988. The CIA was involved with trying to provoke Manuel Noriega into taking some sort of action. They could say, oh, well, we gotta go respond to this to set the stage for our military invasion, which I believe that in 2018, Donald Trump signed a finding authorizing a covert action by the CIA to get rid of Maduro. That attempt failed. And now the objective, get control of the oil. That's the number one priority. And I think it's being done with an eye looking forward, recognizing the potential risk. If conflict is renewed with Iran, prospect of the shutdown of Persian Gulf— Mario: Ukraine defeated Russia. Larry: Yeah. That was the plan. Russia's military is now around 1,500,000. Mario: Let’s talk Venezuela. What’s your initial reaction? When John Kuriaki suggested the best indicator is naval movements, and the buildup off Venezuela is significant. I’ve heard they have 14, twelve warships, including the Gerald Ford. Do you think they are bluffing? Is this Trump strategy? Larry: It could be a bluff. I saw something similar in 1988. I was in the CIA’s Central America branch. They tried to provoke Noriega into action to justify invasion, which happened in December 1988. What’s different now is the base infrastructure. In Panama, Quarry Heights was full; Southern Command was there. Southern Command has moved to Miami. The weaponization of the idea of a “supported vs. supporting” commander is reversed here: Southern Command would be subordinate to Special Operations Command. SOCOM cannot fight a conventional war; they’re light infantry, raids, hostage rescue. So the question is: what will the ships actually do? Shells into Venezuela won’t defeat Venezuela. Ground forces would require mass, and Venezuela is three times the size of Vietnam with rugged terrain that favors ambushes. If US troops ashore, you’d stack body bags far beyond Iraq and Afghanistan. Mario: Do Venezuelans have the will to fight Maduro? Larry: Yes. It will rally insurgents from Brazil and Colombia. If we decapitate Maduro, there are loyalists with weapons; an insurgency could follow, and the US would be hard-pressed to pacify it. The State Department’s INL/INSCR reports on narcotics note Venezuela as a transit point for marijuana and some cocaine, with fentanyl less central than claimed by Trump. The 2018 emphasis on Trendy Aragua looked CIA-driven. Trump reportedly signed a covert action finding in 2018 to remove Maduro, leading to the Guaidó fiasco; that covert action included some public diplomacy via USAID. The objective now, as you asked, is oil control and curtailing Russia, China, and Iran’s influence, with an eye toward BRICS. Mario: Could there be a decapitation strike on Maduro, and would someone like Maria take over? Larry: A decapitation strike could spark insurgency; the US would not be able to pacify it. The broader agenda seems to include a strategy to seize oil and reduce regional influence by Russia and China. Venezuela’s role as a transit point and possible BRICS alignment complicates any straightforward regime-change scenario. Mario: Moving to general foreign policy under Trump. The national security strategy (NSS) for 2025 signals a shift, but you question how binding NSS papers are. What did you make of it, and how does it relate to Ukraine? You’ve noted Trump isn’t serious about peace in Ukraine on some occasions. Larry: The NSS is a set of guidelines, not a blueprint. Europe is being asked to step up, the US distancing itself from Europe, and the strategic relationship with Europe is damaged by the perception of long-term reliability and sanctions. The document highlights China as an economic rival rather than an enemy; it criticizes Europe’s defense spending and censorship, and it frames Russia as less of a direct threat than before, though the reality is nuanced. The US-EU relationship is strained, and the US wants Europe to shoulder more of the burden in Ukraine while maintaining strategic pressure. Mario: What about Ukraine? Zelensky’s negotiation posture, security guarantees, and the Moscow terms? Larry: Putin spoke on 06/14/2024 with five Russian demands: Crimea, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, and Luhansk are permanently part of Russia; Ukraine must withdraw its forces from those republics; there must be an election in Ukraine with a legitimately elected president (the Russians argue Zelensky is illegitimate for not holding elections); they suggest a successor to Zelensky and elections within 90 days. Freezing lines in Donbas is not accepted by Russia; the Russians claim further territory may be annexed with referenda. If peace talks fail, Russia is likely to push to occupy Kharkiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Odessa, potentially Kyiv. Western support is insufficient to alter that trajectory, given Russia’s large artillery and drone production. The US and Europe cannot match Russia’s drone and shell output; even if they supply Tomahawks, escalation risks, including nuclear considerations, grow. Russia’s economy and war capacity remain robust, and the BRICS poles are strengthening as Western leverage wanes. Mario: What about sanctions strategy and Russia’s oil revenues? Larry: Oil remains a significant but not decisive portion of Russia’s GDP. The West’s sanctions are not enough to force collapse; Russia has endured the 1990s and remains resilient. BRICS cooperation and the shift to the Global South are changing the global order, with Russia and China deepening ties and reducing Western influence. The war in Ukraine has not produced a decisive Western victory, and the global south is moving away from Western-led sanctions, reshaping geopolitical alignments. Mario, it’s been a pleasure.

The transcript portrays Mena, Arkansas as a central hub for large-scale drug trafficking in the 1980s, organized under the approval of governor Bill Clinton. It states that Barry Seal set up one of the United States’ largest smuggling operations in Mena, with Medellin, Cali, Bogota, Colombia as the drug cartels’ international network. U.S. customs estimated that at least 75% of all drug-smuggling aircraft passed through Mena for various reasons, making it a sanctuary for prominent importers of illegal drugs during the early to mid-1980s. A former operator claims Barry Seal attempted to establish drug operations in Louisiana but faced political obstacles, turning to Arkansas due to what is described as a “sleazy governor hooked on cocaine.” The narrative asserts that Seal carried out a first trial run by delivering an enormous quantity of cocaine to a remote airport in Ouachita National Forest, identified as Mena Airport, and that he delivered a personal stash of cocaine and a packet of information from J. Bennett Johnston to Bill Clinton, who allegedly cut two lines of cocaine and inhaled. The speaker further claims sexual experiences with Bill Clinton, describing Clinton as bisexual leaning toward the homosexual end, and asserts Hillary Clinton was involved in “sex programming” and accessed it to fulfill perversions. The speaker also alleges more extensive interactions with Hillary Clinton. The accounts claim that there was $100,000,000 in cocaine moving through Arkansas monthly, creating challenges in laundering such sums in a small state. The testimony describes money accounts accumulating and then showing zero balance at month’s end, implying money laundering connected to the drug trade. In addition to Mena, other parts of Arkansas allegedly served as drop points for money and cocaine. A separate account claims special cargo doors were installed inside planes without FAA permission to drop cocaine in flight through open doors in midair. Clinton is described as having integrated corrupt cops, judges, and politicians into high-level positions to sustain the smuggling and money laundering operations. A former participant says that in fifteen years, he did not encounter corruption comparable to what he found after the Mena investigation. The narrative states that the trafficking, money laundering, and murders involved an unholy alliance among organized crime, high-ranking U.S. political figures, and Colombian drug kingpins, with rumors of CIA conspiracy and links to Nicaraguan contras masked by broader political narratives. The rise of Clinton to the presidency allegedly provided national attention to activities in Arkansas, yet nine state and federal investigations into Mena had been shut down, and a tenth investigation was anticipated but claimed unlikely to reach significant conclusions. When asked in 1994 whether he had knowledge of Mena’s operations, Clinton reportedly answered, “No. They didn’t tell me anything about it,” asserting the issue was federal, not state, jurisdiction. The transcript ends by questioning why, if drug-smuggling persists at Mena, Clinton would have allowed it after becoming president.

Jeffrey Epstein negotiated the contract to move the CIA's proprietary airliner, Southern Air Transport, which was busted for drugs and guns during Iran Contra. He personally was the authorized signatory on the deal with Southern Air Transport to move it to a military base in Columbus, Ohio to service the limited. The speaker then asks how, in 1994, one would convince the Central Intelligence Agency to move its proprietary CIA airline used for covert operations, based in Miami, to Columbus, Ohio just to service Epstein’s personal company. They question whether he cold-called the CIA or schmoozed it, or if it was because he was handling Adnan Khashoggi's money during Iran Contra that purchased the guns that Southern Air Transport, a decade earlier, was moving.

Speaker 0 describes a high-stakes geopolitical confrontation framed as a poker match between the United States and BRICS, especially China. He asserts that the early 2026 period is explosive and that US actions against Iran are imminent, escalating the stakes. He then lays out a narrative beginning with Venezuela, a key Chinese trading partner, where the United States not only sanctioned and condemned Venezuela but launched “devastating strikes,” captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and brought them to New York City for prosecution. He claims the Chinese delegation was meeting Maduro in Venezuela on Saturday, but Trump’s actions disrupted the meeting, and the Chinese delegation remains in Venezuela as of Sunday morning. He argues that this is not about narcoterrorism or fentanyl but a larger strategic move, and notes the apparent lack of resistance from Maduro’s side, suggesting direct CIA involvement and a stand-down agreement to allow the operation. He condenms what he calls “phony outrage,” arguing Democrats are not truly anti-war and contending that the incident marks a dangerous precedent for militarized actions in sovereign nations. Speaker 1 contributes by agreeing that China and Russia are not stupid enough to threaten the United States militarily in the homeland, but contends they will act through economic and financial measures. He predicts China and Russia will liquidate debt holdings and trigger negative impacts on the U.S. bond market, while avoiding direct military confrontation. He emphasizes that the response will be economic rather than kinetic. Speaker 0 returns to the 30,000-foot view, stating that the Venezuelan event signals an open head-to-head between the U.S. and China, with globalization receding and regionalization rising. He highlights two key leverage moves: the United States using tariffs as a market-access tool, while China employs choke points through export controls on critical materials. He notes that China quietly moved nearly $2 billion worth of silver out of Venezuela before Trump’s invasion. He points to China’s January 1 policy implementing a new export license system for silver, requiring government permission and designed to squeeze foreign buyers, which coincided with a sharp rise in silver prices. He connects this to broader concerns about supply chains and critical inputs like rare earths and magnets, noting that China produces over 90% of the world’s processed rare earth minerals and magnets, a powerfully strategic lever. He argues that China has tightened rare earth export controls targeting overseas defenses and semiconductor users, and that these factors contribute to a shift from globalization to regionalization where supply chains become weapons. He frames Trump’s tariff strategy as a means to gain access to the U.S. market, branding April 2 as “liberation day” for tariffs due to how markets reacted, and mentions discussions of a tariff dividend proposal to fund a new economic model, as floated by the administration. Speaker 0 concludes that Venezuela is a focal point where resources, influence, and dollars collide, with potential implications for the U.S. dollar, and asserts that the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn as the U.S. and China move into open competition. He ends by forecasting further moves, including a controversial note about Greenland, and invites viewers to subscribe for coverage of stories the “Mockingbird media” will not discuss.

It's morning on March 15, and investigators are chasing a tip about a man leaving the country with a carry-on bag packed with a million dollars in cash. The claim is that he just cleared security with the cash, and that these cloak-and-dagger transfers happen almost weekly at MSP International. The money is reported to be headed to the Middle East, Dubai, and beyond, with sources saying last year more than $100,000,000 in cash left MSP in carry-on luggage. The reporters highlight Glenn Kearns as the national go-to expert on money transfers behind these mysterious movements. Kearns is a former Seattle police detective who spent fifteen years on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. He tracked millions of dollars in cash leaving flights from Seattle and found that the money came from hawalas—informal money-transfer networks used to send funds to countries with limited or no official banking systems. Some immigrant communities rely on hawalas to send money to relatives back home. Kearns discovered that some of the money was funneled to a hawala network in a region of Somalia controlled by the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The investigation raises a question: how could such large sums be transferred back home? The reporting notes that sources say the phenomenon is connected to welfare fraud and day care, suggesting a broader pattern behind the carry-on cash. To understand the link between day care fraud and the surge in carry-on cash, the reporters trace the crime's history in Minnesota. Five years earlier, Fox 9 investigators first reported that day care fraud was rising in the state. They exposed how some businesses exploited the system to steal millions in government subsidies intended to help low-income families with childcare expenses. The daycare fraud scheme works by centers signing up low-income families that qualify for childcare assistance funding. Surveillance videos from a case prosecuted by Hennepin County show parents checking their kids into a center and then leaving moments later, or sometimes with no children at all. Regardless, the center would bill the state for a full day of childcare. In summary, the report ties large cash transfers at MSP to hawalas and potential ties to terrorism financing, while framing a separate but connected pattern of crime: daycare centers billing for subsidized childcare in ways that enable significant fraud, thereby facilitating the movement and laundering of funds.