In this episode, we talk about Alexei Navalny’s relentless mission to expose how Vladimir Putin’s Russia operates behind closed doors, from secret palaces on the Black Sea funded by oil and gas wealth, to the nerve poison Novichok used to silence dissent, to the drone videos, blueprints, and confessions that reached millions worldwide. We cover Navalny’s imprisonment, the protests that followed, the billionaires who sustain the system, and the global web of hidden assets and sanctions that connect Moscow’s corruption to luxury bank accounts abroad — all of it framed by the simple question Navalny asked his fellow Russians: what happens when people stop pretending not to see?

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In this episode, we dive deep into the rising tensions between China and Taiwan, tracing how a single stretch of ocean could spark a conflict with consequences for the entire world. We unpack the history behind China’s claims, Taiwan’s determination to stay democratic, and the military buildups that have shifted the balance since the nineteen nineties. We walk through a detailed, vivid scenario of how an invasion might unfold, how the United States and its allies could respond, and why even the smallest misstep could ignite a fire that spreads far beyond Asia. This is not just a story about armies and weapons — it is a reminder of how fragile peace can be and why choosing not to fight might be the greatest strength of all.

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