Episode 708 - Did Russia Kill 8 Leopard Tanks?
Russia claims to have killed 8 german-donated leopard tanks in Ukraine. Let's see if that passes the smell test.
Jun 10, 2023•2 min•Season 4Ep. 708
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Episode 707 - Inside the Dark World of Illegal Marijuana Grows
Unveiling the Link Between Illegal Cannabis Farms and Chinese Migrant Labor: A Sheriff's Account. Our full interview with Sheriff Honsal of Humboldt County, California.
Jun 05, 2023•12 min
Episode 706 - The BEST Firearms Training
Let's talk about the best firearms training available anywhere. Find Tim Miller at lhisg.com or @realsecuritypodcast
Jun 04, 2023•2 min•Season 4Ep. 706
Episode 705 - Chinese Illegals Working Marijuana Farms in US
Many Chinese migrants are being used as slave labor to work illegal Marijuana grows across the US. Here are the details from Northern California.
Jun 02, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 705
Episode 704 - US TROOPS IN KOSOVO
We've got boots on the ground in Kosovo, and recent violence is resulting in American casualties. Have you heard about this? It could be the next Ukraine.
May 31, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 704
Why Do People Make Such Bad Choices?
Some people just can't seem to make good choices.
May 30, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 704
Episode 702 - Marijuana and Migration - How are they Tied Together?
What Happens to Illegal Aliens After Being Released into the US?
May 25, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 702
Episode 701 - Former Congressman Weighs in On Title 42 Changes
Former Congressman John Hostetler on Title 42 Changes.
May 25, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 701
Episode 700 - What is REALLY Happening on the Southern Border
The US Southern border is being overrun - but the Government is playing games with the numbers and trying to lie with statistics.
May 16, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 700
Episode 699 - The Mass Shootings You Hear Nothing About
Two mass shootings happened last week that you heard nothing about. I'm not talking about Chicago...though that would qualify.
May 08, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 699
Episode 698 - World War Z coming at the US Southern Border
A zombie apocalypse is coming May 11. Watch.
May 05, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 698
Episode 697 - Did Ukraine Try to Assassinate Putin?
Two drones hit the Kremlin on Tuesday. DId Ukraine send them all the way to Moscow?
May 04, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 697
Episode 694 - My Interview with Greta Van Susteren In the Darien
I recently produced a NEWSMAX series with Greta Van Susteren about the crisis in the Darien gap. We went to Necocli, in northern Colombia and interviewed migrants about to make the dangerous trek. Here is part of our discussion.
Apr 19, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 694
Firefight with Colombian Cartel!
Ben Bergquam and Oscar Ramirez of Real America's Voice were trekking through the Darien when their group got in a firefight with Colombian Cartels robbing migrants in the jungle! Check out this AMAZING footage of the event!
Apr 10, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 692
Episode 691 - 20 Years as a War Correspondent
Today is my 20th anniversary doing this job. Here are my thoughts and a look back through time at some of the places I've been.
Apr 04, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 691
Tragic Fire Kills 40 Migrants in Juarez, Mexico. Oscar "Blue" Ramirez speaks
Oscar "Blue" Ramirez lives in Mexico and is one of the most intrepid reporters I've ever met. At least 39 people have died in a fire at a migrant holding center in Mexico’s border city of Ciudad Juarez, which authorities believe was started by migrants who set fire to mattresses during a protest against deportations. Oscar breaks down the reasons and reactions to the tragedy. Follow Oscar at https://www.youtube.com/@OscarBlueRamirez
Apr 01, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 690
Afghan Soldiers in Ukraine?
Here's an exclusive interview with Zulia, who works to help foreigners join the Ukrainian Army. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of Afghans wanting to come fight in Ukraine - on both sides. Check this out.
Mar 28, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 689
Episode 688 - 14-year-old Kept as Sex Slave for 8 Years
This episode tells the story of Nora, a Cambodian woman who was captured at age 14 and held as a sex slave for 8 years. Then when she tried to escape, her captor cut of her hand and tried to kill her.
Mar 25, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 688
Episode 687 - Seven Countries in 14 Days!
Here's an update on the stories I've been covering the last couple of weeks: Philippines Cambodia Japan
Mar 25, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 687
Episode 686 - PASSPORT DENIED!!!
I had a little problem with my passport in Cambodia because it was far too full of stamps. You’re so we worked that out
Mar 20, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 686
Episode 685 - Richard Heydarian - expert on Indo-Pacific relations, talks Philippines and the CCP.
Here's a guy who really knows what he's talking about. If you want to understand America's relationship with the Philippines, you can't miss this episode. https://richardheydarian.ph/about
Mar 17, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 685
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I’m in the Philippines, reporting on the aggression by China on virtually all of its neighbors
Mar 15, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 686
Ghost Village in Mountains Overlooking Iran - Part 1
I'm in southern Armenia and found a VERY remote village high in the mountains that has been all but abandoned. In fact, only one couple remains in the village full time. I explored the village. Come along with me!
Mar 06, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 683
Episode 682 - The Technology that Will Win the War in #Ukraine
Drone tech is advancing so rapidly that it will overwhelm the Russian military ideology if Ukraine can field it fast enough.
Feb 26, 2023•8 min•Season 4Ep. 682
Episode 681 - One Year Later in Kyiv
I'm back in Kyiv and today marks one year since Russia invaded. Here's a recap.
Feb 24, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 681
Crossing into Ukraine
I got held up and ended up crossing the border into Ukraine in the middle of the night. The adventure begins.
Feb 23, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 680
Episode 679 - Why the Russian Offensive Will Fail.
Experts tell us Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine - with a half million troops. Here's why it will fail.
Feb 18, 2023•7 min•Season 4Ep. 679
Two Hero Medics Pass Away in 10 Days
I met Pete Reed and Derek Coleman in Mosul, Iraq in 2015. These two American heroes decided on their own to fly to Iraq and help in the fight against ISIS. They saved many lives. Last week, Pete Reed was killed doing the same in Ukraine by a Russian tank shell. Derek died just over a week later of an aggressive form of cancer. He was only 33 years old. You can help pay his funeral expenses here: https://www.givesendgo.com/RestEasyDerek
Feb 16, 2023•18 min•Season 4Ep. 678
Episode 677 - Dominican Republic and Plans for February
Upcoming trips to Washington DC, Ukraine, and Armenia in the next few weeks! Connect with Chuck here: https://chuckholton.locals.com Join us in Armenia! https://bit.ly/armenia2023 "If you are not hearing the podcasts if you're not seeing them show up on Apple Podcasts or if you're you're typically listening to the podcast. I would recommend that you go over to YouTube and look up the hot zone. And that way, you can see what we're doing. But also, if you wanna listen to them there, we're we're pu...
Feb 13, 2023•6 min•Season 6Ep. 677
Episode 676 - Some Background on the Haiti problem.
Haiti has been bad for generations. For context, Here's a report from my 2017 adventure driving a motorcycle across the Haitian hinterlands following the route the drug smugglers take.
Feb 09, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 676
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