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The Cipher of the Collapse: AI and the Debt Transfer
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Trillions of dollars are pouring into the AI boom, but the real danger isn't failure—it's a massive, hidden conspiracy. Forget the simple "AI bubble" narrative; this investigation reveals the deeper truth: the entire structure is a "debt transfer mechanism"—a complex, leveraged industrial policy designed to be "too big to fail". Learn how Big Tech …
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The Ukraine Peace Plan: Corporate Hostile Takeover
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The 28-point "peace plan" is a chilling corporate scam: a "hostile leveraged buyout" engineered on the back of a catastrophic war! Hear how a real-estate developer and a Kremlin financier cooked up a financial maneuver disguised as diplomacy. The deal demands Ukrainian capitulation—ceding territory and sovereignty—while guaranteeing "full amnesty f…
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Greene's Resignation: The Coded Financial Coup
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The official story of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation is a political lie. When the MAGA firebrand abruptly quit, calling herself a Battered wife, the media declared it a final, humiliating defeat by Donald Trump. But inside her four-page farewell statement lies a coded message hiding in plain sight, revealing the true conspiracy: a global fina…
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What Is Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy?
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Welcome back to Intrigue Outloud! The US has officially entered its Trump 2.0 era, so we decided to have a chat to reflect on his predecessor's foreign policy legacy. We talk about Biden's approach in Ukraine, whether he was played by Bibi Netanyahu in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and how the last four years of US-China competition is setting Trump u…
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Intrigue's 2025 Geopolitical Predictions
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Happy New Year! To get settled in 2025 we thought we'd record a special episode to discuss the year ahead. John, Helen, and Jeremy trade takes on the future of Maduro's Venezuela, whether ISIS is making a comeback in post-Assad Syria, the prospects for a hot conflict between China and Taiwan, and much more. Stick around for the end to see Helen and…
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Summary In this special edition on Syria one week after Assad's downfall, Helen, John and Jeremy discuss: The recent developments in Syria following Assad's flight to Russia, the role of HTS in governing Idlib, and the implications of regional powers' involvement. The complexities of the Syrian conflict, the potential for civil war, and the skeptic…
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This week, John and Kristen discuss developments in Rome at a conference attracting numerous foreign ministers as the G7 meets right next door, closing Italy’s hosting year. John dives into what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, would mean for Washington and the country, plus what some of the 47t…
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We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but our expert co-host and chief executive, John Fowler, has lost his voice! This means today’s edition of the pod is postponed—but don’t worry, we’ll be back as soon as he’s ready to speak again. Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Welcome to Trump's America. On January 20th, former President Donald Trump will become the 47th president. In the meantime, he is President-elect. Washington, as we know it, has changed and will evolve over the next some 10 weeks. Is this a surprise? Tune in. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. …
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This week, we dive into if newspapers should endorse candidates, each campaign's closing pitches, the period after November 5th and who countries around the world are hoping the American people vote for. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue new…
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Intrigue Events: Securing Tomorrow – The Future of Cyber Threats and Global Defense
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Welcome back to Intrigue Events! The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that. Our mission is to discover, contextualize, and analyze the consequences of global political events. Intri…
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This week, we dive into foreign interference into the election (both from predictable and unexpected actors) and the two campaigns last pitches to voters for any of the mythical undecided constituents out there. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intr…
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This week, we dive into what court cases filed across numerous swing states could mean for voters perception of the election, its fairness and legitimacy of the results. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email he…
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🗳️ October surprises and the betting markets
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This week, we dive into what each candidate winning in November could mean for Washington's approach to the Middle East and how hype around the election can fuel the betting markets (with a little help from Elon Musk?). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Elect…
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This week, we dive into the vice presidential debate and how escalation (yes, even further escalation) in the Middle East could impact the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an …
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This week, we dive into the impact that Biden's speeches and movements have on the Harris campaign and look back at the Trump administration foreign policy record. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Ho…
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Election Intrigue: Foreign interference and overseas votes
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This week, we dive into the impact that overseas voters could have on the election as RFK Jr. goes to bat over getting his name removed from state ballots. Plus, some on-the-ground reporting in Washington on what secretaries are doing to mitigate a potential cut to US diplomats pay. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what …
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John&Jacob: How 2024's Elections are Shifting the Global Order (July 2024)
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**This episode originally aired July 15th, 2024 (Video Episode Here) .We'll be back next week! -- Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of…
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John and Kristen hit record just after the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris wrap on their first debate (and first time meeting face-to-face!) in the 2024 election season. From the CHIPS Act to pictures of a Taliban leader’s home, there was more foreign policy intrigue than we banked on. Lucky for y…
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John&Jacob: What Zelenskyy's Government Shakeup Means for the Russo-Ukraine War
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Video Episode Here Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we start with Ukraine's cabi…
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Election Intrigue: Inside the Dem's China Strategy
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This week, we dive into what a Democrat win in November could mean for US-China relations. Harris has signaled she will likely continue down the path that President Joe Biden carved out over the past four years when it comes to Beijing but with a VP pick that has been to China nearly 30 times since the late 80s, there's certainly intrigue on if and…
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John&Jacob: How China's Spiraling Economy is Affecting its Global Strategy
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Video Episode Here. Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we kick things off with the…
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This week, we dive into what a potential Trump 2.0 administration could mean for US-China relations. Former President Donald Trump set the tone for hawkish China policies out of Washington, very much continued by sitting President Joe Biden. So, what would a Republican ticket look to accelerate if they win in November? You heard reported thoughts h…
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Election Intrigue: Harris's Big Tent Pitch
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This week, we took to the windy city to get the scoop on the DNC live from scene. From main stage speeches to off-the-record conversations, the Democrats created a convention that felt like a pep rally for November. With Trump still doing well in the polls, the fight is far from over. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and wha…
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John&Jacob: Is Kamala's Surge in the Polls Only Temporary?
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Video Episode Here. Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! This week John comes to you from the DNC in Chicago, where Kamala Harris is seeing a massive shift in nationwide polling against Trump. We break down her current standing in the swing states and discuss the role of the media momentum in these results. We then disc…
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John&Jacob: Ukraine’s Kursk Strategy & What’s Next for the Counter-Offensive?
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Video Episode Here. Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we saw a massive shift of m…
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This week, we discuss Trump's return to X, the former President's over two hour conversation with tech titan Elon Musk (including a potential cabinet position) and how the Democrats are prepping for the DNC next week in Chicago. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of …
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