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This Week Explained

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"This Week Explained" breaks down the week's most important geopolitical events, delivering sharp analysis on how these developments shape government policies, influence business decisions, and impact society. Join the experts at Aucoin Analytics, LLC as they cut through the noise and provide clear, actionable insights for the road ahead.

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Episodes

North Korea Decided to Welcome the World to 2023

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Burkina Faso expels French Ambassador China focuses on the Arctic North Korea wants to become a Nuclear superpower US and South Korean joint exercises German Double Agent uncovered The Geopolitics of 2023-------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Jan 06, 202341 minEp. 69

This Year Explained - The End of Year Review

Happy New Year to everyone. Thank you for a wonderful 2022 and stay tuned for all the changes 2023 will bring at Aucoin Analytics.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.com You can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms: Twitter | Instagram email: info@aucoinanalytics.comAnd don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, ...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 68

Happy Holidays and Welcome to DC President Zelenskyy

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week:· Russia-Ukraine· China vs India + the world· The Strategic Support Force· Turkey and Greece· US show of force against North Korea· Hostage Releases· A White Christmas from Agent Snow---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked...

Dec 23, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Are We Really Going to Ban Tiktok

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine China and Saudi Arabia Chinese diplomats in the UK Japan increasing military might US-Africa summit The Tikitok ban Peru Protests The Queen’s spy---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversa...

Dec 16, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Brittney Griner was Freed but is that a Good Thing

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine What Would Victory look like for Russian and Ukraine Brittney Griner Updating China’s Taiwan Invasion timeline North Korea vs. South Korea Iran Morality Police Wagner group Expands in Africa Peru’s President Arrested German far right raids Operation Mincemeat Alcon.S2 -----...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Insightful Inquiries with Alisa Gbiorczyk

Alisa Gbiorczyk is a graduate of Harvard and survivor advocate for those affected by Human Trafficking. She is the CEO & Founder of CYBER NITEWATCH, LLC which provides private intelligence consulting, training, research, presentations, and operational support .Alisa trained INTERPOL’s Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling Unit and their Crimes Against Children Unit. During the Ukraine Refugee Crisis, she led a cyber operation that identified victims and human trafficking criminal network...

Dec 04, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Chinese Protests Become the Major News Story

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week:• Russia-Ukraine• Russian spy chief meets with CIA• Chinese protests• Taliban and Pakistan end ceasefire• Al-Shabaab on the attack in Somalia• Arminius’ Great Deception---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversat...

Dec 02, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Post-Thanksgiving Geopolitical Update

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: • Russia-Ukraine • African Students in Russia • Iran Russia Deal • Turkey begins large scale operation in Syria • China claims they created Mach 9 aircraft • ‘Wild Bill’ the Father of the CIA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

Nov 25, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Twitter is Dead

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: • Russia-Ukraine • What happened in Poland • Iranian drone strikes Oil Tanker • British MI5 claims Iran attempting to kill or kidnap UK residents • UAE attempts to manipulate US elections • US Army fooled by PushWoosh • World Cup 2022 • What is going on over at Twitter Missile investigation links:...

Nov 18, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Russia's Retreat from Kherson and China's Preparation for War

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Zelensky describes 5 steps to peace deal Britney Griner moved to penal colony Chinese President Xi tells Army to prepare for war Biden and Xi meet next week Foreign policy after midterm elections The Houma Spy -------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Nov 12, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Insightful Inquiries with Andrew Bustamante

This month we welcome the Everyday Spy, Andrew Bustamante, to the podcast. Andrew is an Air Force combat veteran and former covert CIA Intelligence officer. He is the founder of the company Everyday Spy which believes that the mental, physical, and social spy skills the CIA teaches can help anyone accomplish whatever they set their mind to achieve. Andrew was also featured on the Lex Fridman podcast where he discussed a range of topics on Russia, China, and utilizing spy-craft to achieve goals. ...

Nov 06, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The One Where We do the Good News First

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Intelligence suggests Iran planning an attack North Korea continues provocations Halloween tragedy in South Korea Israeli elections Brazilian Elections The Unexpected Spy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you...

Nov 04, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 60

A World of Elections Amid Chaos

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Russia’s dirty bomb false flag Northern Ireland fails to form government UK selects newest Prime Minister US introduces bill to sanction China North Korea’s 7th Nuclear test US elections could change the global power structure Ghost Army ---------------------------------------------...

Oct 28, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 58

The Transnational Arm of the Law

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Martial Law declared in recently annexed regions NATO and Russia competing nuclear exercises Liz Truss resigns as British PM Chinese Elections China is opening police stations in various countries North Korea Nuclear Test Betty the Spy -----------------------------------------------...

Oct 21, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Saber-Rattling Goes Nuclear

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Nuclear Saber-Rattling Russian Hackers made a mess of US government websites North Korea Coming in Hot Chinese hackers are ramping up attacks The creator of MI6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you liked thi...

Oct 07, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Insightful Inquiries with Cole

This month we welcome Cole to the podcast. Cole is a veteran of the New Zealand military where he served as an intelligence noncommissioned Officer. Cole has deployed multiple times to the middle east working in various roles as an intelligence professional. After leaving the military Cole began to work in the government sector as an intelligence professional. Outside of that work he started the Instagram account ‘Alcon S2’ which offers insights into the Indo-Pacific region. Cole also started th...

Oct 02, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 54

A Week of Geopolitical Domination by Russia

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Russian sham referendum Nord Stream Sabotage Edward Snowden becomes Russian citizen Japanese Counsel Detained in Russia Italy elects its most right wing government since Mussolini Two Sides of Misinformation email us: info@aucoinanalytics.com ----------------------------------------...

Sep 30, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Putin Makes His Next Move

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine US is taking lead to rally world leaders Armenia Azerbaijan conflict Iranian women protest death of Mahsa Amini US spy operation that manipulates social media The great moon hoax email us: info@aucoinanalytics.com List of mysterious deaths in Russia Become a supporter of this podcas...

Sep 23, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 52

The Queen Passes as the World Moves Closer to Global Conflict

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. We want to take a moment to reflect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as the entire globe comes together to mourn. One of her famous quotes provides a view into how she saw her place in this world: “We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love…an...

Sep 09, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Insightful Inquiries with Graham Plaster

This month Graham Plaster joins the podcast. Graham is a NAVY veteran and among the first graduating class of the Naval Academy after the attacks on September 11 2001. He co-authored the book “In the Shadow of Greatness” detailing the Naval Academy class of 2002. Graham is recognized in the DC area for hosting business development meetups, emerging technology discussion panels, connecting startups, private equity and systems integrators across the national security space. Graham is the host of t...

Sep 04, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 9

Insightful Inquires with Mark Ledlow

Mark Ledlow is the Owner and Founder of Ledlow Security a premier security company. He is a Marine veteran and former volunteer Wild Land Fire Fighter. Mark has worked in Private Sector Security for the past 13 Years, consulting for high level corporate individuals as well as various celebrities. He also hosts the Fearless Mindset podcast and several security conferences where he speaks about security, threats and various risks to assets. He can be seen at the virtual BREAKING INTO EXECUTIVE PRO...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Insightful Inquiries with Luke Bencie

Luke Bencie is the Managing Director of Security Management International, and has been a consultant to the US Department of State, US Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, as well as foreign governments. He specializes in conducting strategic and security management assessments, performing counterintelligence and due-diligence investigations, and also provides specialized intelligence advisory services. He is the author of " Among Enemies: Counter-Espionage for the Business Traveler " a...

Jul 03, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Insightful Inquiries with Daniel Giangreco

Daniel Giangreco joins the podcast for this month's Insightful Inquiries. Daniel has spent time in Health and Human Services with an emphasis on economic development. He studied anthropology and psychology as an undergrad and is now working towards a graduate degree in the science of creativity. We go in depth on the challenges of creating software that would help validate information and speak truth to bias. Daniel has a wealth of knowledge and experience that makes him uniquely qualified to ta...

Jun 05, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Insightful Inquiries with Miranda Coppoolse

Miranda Coppoolse is the Founder of MC Global Security Consulting. She is a distinguished Behavioral Analyst, Coach and Security Risk Advisor on various interrelated security topics. She has an extensive background in law enforcement, aviation, corporate, private security, coaching and fighting human trafficking. In July of 2021 she received an award for Global Influencer in Security & Fire for the year 2021 from IFSEC. She is well known for her leadership, trainings and contribution as publ...

May 01, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Insightful Inquiries with Wayne Phelps

Wayne Phelps is a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel who deployed five times, including two deployment to Afghanistan, two deployments to Iraq and one deployment aboard a U.S. Navy ship. He was amongst the first conventional troops on the ground in Pakistan after 9/11. He also participated in the initial invasion into Iraq in 2003 and the troop surge into Afghanistan in 2010. He commanded units at every level from Platoon to Squadron, served as an instructor at the Marine Corps’ premier avi...

Apr 03, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Insightful Inquiries with Mike Baker

This month on Insightful Inquiries we sit down and talk with former CIA officer Mike Baker. Mike spent nearly two decades with the agency before transitioning to the private intelligence sector where he co-founded Diligence an investigations company specializing in complex cross-border inquiries. Mike appears regularly on a variety of networks as a subject matter expert on intelligence matters and world events. He is also the host of the Science Channel’s hit television show Black Files Declassi...

Mar 06, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Russia, Ukraine, and Sanctions. For Real this Time

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week?  Update: Russia Invaded Ukraine  The Freedom Truckers hit the DMV  Vehicles attempt to take over Richmond Va  China makes ominous threats to Taiwan  The underground spy ring Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-explained--6199515/support ....

Feb 25, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Breaking News: Russia Has Invaded

We drop a bonus breaking news episode to update on tensions in Ukraine which have taken the path we predicted in December. Russia has annexed Eastern Ukrainian provinces and Putin begins the march to Kyiv. If you are looking to support Ukrainians, head over to Saint Javelin and give as much as you are willing to give. Join us on the socials: Twitter | Instagram Or our website: Aucoin Analytics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-explained--6199515/suppo...

Feb 22, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Has Russia's Countdown to Invasion Begun?

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: • Everything Russia Ukraine • DDoS attack on Ukraine Government sites • Zero Hedge outed as Russian Propaganda • Estonia releases international security report • Naval engineer pleads guilty to sharing U.S. nuclear sub secrets • The Mary Bowser Story Estonia Intelligence Report Become a supporter ...

Feb 18, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Insightful Inquiries with Gary Noesner

Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a 30 year career as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. A significant focus of his career was directed toward investigating Middle East hijackings in which American citizens were victimized. In addition, he was an FBI hostage negotiator for 23 years of his career, retiring as the Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Critical Incident Response Group, the first person to hold that position. In that capacity he was heavily involved...

Feb 06, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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