Best Territorial Aggression Podcasts (2025)

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Cubs mailbag: Will this be the most aggressive team at the trade deadline? 28:21

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It’s still relatively early, but it’s already clear that the Cubs are planning to buy at the July 31 deadline and trade for the finishing pieces to a legitimate playoff contender. What will be the calculus and the priorities for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the mindset wit…

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744. Why Helping Ukraine Is So Important Now? Theo Allthorpe-Mullis 1:01:59

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Theo Allthorpe-Mullis an NCTJ qualified journalist and author of the the Dictators v. Democrats SubStack. Prior to becoming a journalist he was a police officer in London. He is interested in conflict, human rights and the preservation of democracy. Prior to his service with the Police, he undertook a Masters Degree in International Security.------…

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BREAKING: Will Trump Join Israel Against Iran? 17:17

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Edition No163 | 19-06-2025 - Iran and Israel launch more attacks, and sources suggest Trump is weighing the final decision about US involvement. Earlier, Trump said "I may do it, I may not do it." Classic ambiguity and chaotic political theater from Trump, but he has a real dilemma here, and advisors within MAGA are split on the approach. Go the sl…

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707. Return of Raw Power to Geopolitics - Greg Mills 28:50

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Dr. Greg Mills directs the Brenthurst Foundation in Johannesburg, working to boost Africa’s economic growth. He has spearheaded reform initiatives with governments in Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, and South Africa, while also advancing peace building and investment efforts in Colombia and throughout Africa. Before joining Brenthurst, he served as Nat…

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745. Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' by Iran 1:55:53

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Livestream with Jonathan MS Pearce - Covering Middle East and Ukraine.----------Car for Ukraine has once again joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this summer. Sunshine here serves as a metaphor, the trucks are a sunshine for our warriors to bring them to where they need to be and out from the place they d…

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Cesar Millan’s 4 Biggest Dog Training Myths 6:42

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In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, we’re calling out some of the most persistent, and damaging, dog training myths made popular by Cesar Millan. From the outdated “alpha dog” theory to the idea that a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, we unpack four harmful misconceptions that continue to mislead dog owners. Backed by modern science an…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong keeps putting on a show (just not at the Home Run Derby) 34:21

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Though Pete Crow-Armstrong says he’s not interested in participating in the Home Run Derby this summer, it’s clear that people want to see “PCA” running around the All-Star Game. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney describe what it’s like to cover one of the biggest personalities in baseball right now. Plus, with the Brewers visiting W…

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What Happened in Moscow at Russia's Fascist Future Forum? 24:51

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Edition No162 | 18-06-2025 - Russia is not just a malignant adversary of the West, an aggressive actor on the world stage, full of animosity and venom. We are not just dealing with a state that has delusions of imperial and even superpower grandeur. We are dealing with a country that collectively acts in a stupid manner, frequently against its own …

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BREAKING: Did Trump Really Sabotage the G7? 13:28

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Edition No161 | 17-06-2025 - Trump has fled the G7, where it seems like his only significant contribution was to whine about how unfair it was that his fiend Vald has been kicked out of the club. He then repeated a total fantasy story, about how it was Justin Trudeau’s fault Russia was kicked out and that Putin would never have gone to war if 1) he…

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BREAKING: Is Iran's Government About To Fall? Israeli Strikes Weaken Regime. 15:33

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Edition No160 | 16-06-2025 - Is the regime in Iran on the brink of collapse, as Israel continues to target strategic military and regime objects in Iran? Regime change is more openly being talked about as the key objective of the Israeli strikes, but have they bitten off more than they can chew? Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister has urged ordin…

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Cubs news and notes: Kyle Tucker, Shota Imanaga and more from Wrigley Field 31:05

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While the offense has certainly cooled off, the Cubs have actually extended their lead in the division, which is a sign of a good team. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s going on with the lineup, and Kyle Tucker in particular. Plus more on Shota Imanaga’s timeline and how the Cubs could rearrange their pitching staff o…

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742. 21st Century Warfare: Are We Prepared? Michael Hewitt 54:57

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Rear Admiral (ret.) Michael Hewitt is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, son of a career naval aviator. Michael holds a master’s degree from the National Defence University. Hewitt served as deputy director for Global Operations, Operations Directorate, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington D.C. He was responsible to the director for Operations and the…

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741. Daryna Shevchenko - The Russian Empire must Fall or there will be no Peace and Security in Europe 49:55

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Daryna Shevchenko is CEO of The Kyiv Independent newspaper. She worked for the Kyiv Post, an English language newspaper until 2017. Following the invasion of Ukraine the Kyiv Independent attracted two million followers and achieved tremendous success in crowdfunding to support its operations and expansion. When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February…

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743. David DeBatto - No Kings and no Tyrants - Resisting Trump's Intentional Authoritarian Power Grab 40:52

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David DeBatto is host of the ‘No Delusion Zone’ podcast @NoDelusionZone He is a retired U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, a geopolitical analyst, writer, and podcaster. David is an Iraq war veteran who served as Team Leader of a Tactical Human Intelligence Team (THT) in operations within Iraq and is also a former police officer. David is…

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Cubs prospect watch, looking ahead to trade deadline 31:52

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With the Cubs expected to be big buyers at the July 31 trade deadline, now is a good time to check in on their prospects and see what they will have to offer this summer. Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins the show to deliver his expert analysis and an overall state of the farm system. Having a first-place club with the backing of a strong orga…

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BREAKING: Israel Targets Iranian Nuclear and Military Facilities Sabotaging Trump's Iran Peace Talks 20:43

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Edition No159 | 13-06-2025 - Summary- Friday 13th superstitions – unlucky for some, auspicious for others? - Wide-scale attack to ‘decapitate serpent’- Partial evacuations were a signal of impending strike - Was US talk of deal with Iran a smokescreen, or genuine? - Oil price spike in reaction – long term? - Diversion of air defense missile compone…

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Silicon Bites #158 - Russia Hits the Obscene Total of One Million Dead Soldiers in its Senseless War 18:58

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Edition No158 | 12-06-2025 - Russia’s war against Ukraine has achieved not only a horrifying milestone, but an extraordinary conjunction of symbolic dates and numbers. On the Russian National Day public holiday, the grim figure of one million Russians lost in Putin’s senseless war has been reached. We’ll get into the casualty numbers, and their pot…

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735. Nataliya Gumenyuk - Reckoning with Evil Acts Committed by Russia and Challenging Putin's Impunity 46:08

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Nataliya Gumenyuk (Наталія Петрівна Гуменюк) is a prominent Ukrainian journalist, specialised in foreign affairs and conflict reporting. She is a co-founder and CEO of the Public Interest Journalism Lab, and a co-founder of the independent media Hromadske. Nataliya is Lead Journalist at The Reckoning Project. She is the author of several documentar…

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Cubs mailbag: Dealing with the Marlins plus more on roster additions and lineup questions 31:06

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With the trade deadline approaching, listeners are curious about Sandy Alcantara as well as Jed Hoyer’s previous discussions with Miami’s front office. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with more answers on trade possibilities, the looming roster crunch (once Shota Imanaga and Porter Hodge are cleared) and how the Cubs are c…

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740. Denver Riggleman - L.A. Provocations by Trump Suggest Invoking the Insurrection Act is Likely Coming 45:37

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Denver Lee Riggleman III is an American businessman and former politician from Virginia who served as the United States representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district from 2019 to 2021. Riggleman is the only member of the Republican party to speak on the House of Representatives floor against QAnon "Condemning QAnon and rejecting the cons…

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739. Konstantin Samoilov - Economic Shock to Russia - Putin is Rapidly Running out of Money and Resources 1:07:52

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Welcome to our monthly conversation with Konstantin, who is one of the most respected voices on YouTube about what is happening Inside Russia. Konstantin Samoilov is a well-known YouTuber whose channel ‘Inside Russia’ comments insightfully on Russia’s decent into authoritarianism over the last few years. But now, like many others, he’s outside Russ…

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The X-factors that explain the Cubs right now 29:00

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After a relatively easy May, the Cubs are facing much tougher tests during these road series in Detroit and Philadelphia. The experience should benefit the Cubs in the long run, and every good team goes through those moments. It’s just hard to tell whether this is a blip or the start of a deeper slump. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Moon…

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737. Elisabeth Braw - Kremlin Using Freelancers to Carry Out Sabotage Terror and Assassination in Europe 42:21

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The Kremlin has been using freelancers to carry out dirty deeds across Europe with increasing frequency — and those freelancers can be anyone. The strategy is as sinister as it is effective. It’s also a law enforcement nightmare. But do our governments have the will to tackle the issue, and the leadership qualities that will be required to fully mo…

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Silicon Bites #157 - Putin Prepares to Slaughter as US Withdraws Air Defense Support from Ukraine 17:23

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Edition No157 | 10-06-2025 - Putin has ordered and executed one of the largest attacks on Ukraine's capital since the full-scale war began. Why? Because he can. Kyiv and Odesa came under massive bombardment in the early hours of June 10. Explosions were heard across the capital as air defence systems were activated, engaging targets that included b…

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Silicon Bites #156 - Putin's Ideological Pit-bull Warns "We Will Destroy You" and Democratic Culture 25:03

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Edition No155 | 08-06-2025 - Russia has a fascist ideology. It may be incoherent when it comes to doctrinal details, but it is clear on one thing. If you are part of the democratic world, it intends to destroy you. Russian propagandists and ideologies are clear on this point at least. It’s time to face this ideology for what it really is: aggressiv…

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738. Zarina Zabrisky - Russia is Training Killers in a Human Safari Being Inflicted on Kherson City Daily 42:43

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The United Nations has confirmed what residents of Kherson, and Zarina Zabrisky, revealed nearly a year ago: Russia’s drone attacks on civilians were systematic, premeditated and intended to instil terror and forcibly displace the population. A deliberate war crime. ----------Zarina Zabrisky is an American writer based in the Bay Area, California. …

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Silicon Bites #154 - Manufactured Provocation to Accelerate Authoritarian Slide in Trump's America 13:47

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Edition No155 | 08-06-2025 - Let’s forget for a moment there are such things as Republicans and Democrats, one side and the other. Let’s simply look at the authoritarian timelines of regime such as those in Russia, Georgia, Hungary and Germany in the 1930s and others. At some point, regimes looking to consolidate their power, and limit democratic e…

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736. Denys Ganzha - 'Freedom is our Religion' - Why Ukraine Refuses to Submit to Tyranny and Oppression 54:52

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Denys Ganzha joined CFC Big Ideas in 2019 and advanced rapidly from an intern to become Co-CEO now. Denys founded an NGO “Public Diplomacy Platform” which worked closely with the Ukrainian government on youth policy projects. The NGO set up more than 20 projects in nearly all regions of Ukraine and cooperated with such international partners as USA…

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Silicon Bites #154 - Victim Blaming - Trump Adopts Abusers' Defense - Enables Kremlin's Aggression 18:39

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Edition No154 | 07-06-2025 - Trump was asked a simple question. One which any man with empathy, leadership qualities, or any human dignity would find simple to answer. His instinct was to reach for a classic rapists’ response, or defense. Ukraine was asking for it, he basically said. Trump was asked: Do Ukraine's strikes against Russian airfields c…

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Silicon Bites #153 - MAGA Meltdown as Civil War Erupts Between Trump & Musk - Popcorn is Obligatory. 17:38

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Edition No153 | 06-06-2025 - Steve Bannon has launched an attack on Elon Musk, with absolute glee and viscous energy. “We’re going to go to f—ing war,” he exclaimed, following the feud between President Trump and the tech billionaire and world’s richest man. “The president treated him almost like a son. He invited his family to Christmas dinner. He…

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With best record in NL, Cubs keep taking care of business 34:56

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Good teams are supposed to beat bad teams, so you can’t ding the Cubs for taking advantage of a weaker part of the schedule, especially when those missed opportunities doomed previous seasons. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s going right for a first-place club that has overcome a lot of adversity and shown real signs …

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718. Alya Shandra and Jonathan - Why Study Russia? 33:36

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SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Co…

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716. Yevhen Hlibovytsky - Fruits of Evil Forces Appeased and Enabled - Lessons not Learned from History 22:21

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Co-founder and head of the Frontier Institute – Ukrainian expert in long-term strategies and communications. Hlibovytsky is part of the Nestor and Univ interdisciplinary expert groups and serves on the Supervisory Board of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine. With experience as a journalist, TV host, and media manager, he now teache…

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Silicon Bites #152 - MAGA Meltdown as Musk Seeks Revenge on Trump in Epic Damaging Social Media Feud 14:20

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Edition No152 | 05-06-2025 - Tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump seem to have been bubbling below the surface for days and have now erupted into the public realm. Not just a few traded barbs, but full-scale war (by social media) seems to have broken out, and it’s getting real ugly, real quickly. Buckle up, crack out the mega bucket of popco…

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Silicon Bites #151 - Trump Chickens Out Again in a Show of Endless Weakness and Appeasement of Putin 17:34

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Edition No151 | 05-06-2025 - Trump is apparently annoyed with both Putin and Zelenskyy, according to aides, but his approbation and ire is especially reserved for Zelenskyy, who Trump is said to consider “a bad guy”, “who will lead the world to the brink of nuclear war.” This is a narrative likely planted in his head by Vladimir Putin, who has once…

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The Hidden Ways You Might Be Punishing Your Dog Without Knowing It 7:48

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In this episode, we uncover the hidden ways you might be punishing your dog without even realizing it. While many associate punishment with physical corrections like shock collars or leash jerks, behaviors like yelling or harsh tones can be just as intimidating—and counterproductive—for your pup. Learn how dogs perceive punishment differently than …

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Silicon Bites #150 - Putin's Bridge, Pride and Authority go Boom as SBU Attack Infamous Kerch Bridge 14:22

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Edition No150 | 03-06-2025 - We’ll come to the extraordinary strike on the Kerch Bridge in a minute, but there has also been significant development in the so-called peace process. Or rather the mask has slipped, and Russia’s true purpose in engaging in the Istanbul process has been made abundantly clear by vodka-soaked political thug, Medvedev, Ru…

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Silicon Bites #149 - Finland Preparing for the Worst as Russia Rebuilds its Military Border Forces 10:19

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Edition No149 | 03-06-2025 - Finland is ‘preparing for the worst’ as Russia expands military presence near border. Finland has said it expects Russia to further build up troops along their shared border when the war in Ukraine ends, after reports that Moscow had strengthened its military bases near the NATO frontier. Head of strategy of Finnish def…

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Kyle Tucker’s status and what we’ve learned about the Cubs 32:22

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The biggest headline at the moment is Kyle Tucker’s injury scare. But two-plus months into the season, there is a lot for Cubs fans to like about this first-place team. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney provide context to Tucker’s injury, the latest on Shota Imanaga and the reasoning behind using an opener in front of Ben Brown. If t…

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733. Bohdan Nahaylo - "Ukraine has Always Aspired to be Free." Voltaire. Ukraine has a Long, Rich History 40:54

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Bohdan Nahaylo, Chief Editor of Kyiv Post since December 2021, is a British-Ukrainian journalist, author and veteran Ukraine watcher based between Kyiv and Barcelona. He was formerly head of Amnesty International's Soviet Union unit, a senior United Nations official and policy adviser, and Director of Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian Service.----------LIN…

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734. Livestream with Jonathan MS Pearce - Strategic Disaster for Putin as Bomber Fleet Annihilated 1:27:37

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Your support is massively appreciated! SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon CurtainNEXT EVENTS - LVIV, KYIV AND ODESA THIS MAY AND JUNE.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintai…

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Silicon Bites #148 - Russian Bomber Fleet Smashed as Ukraine Makes Military History in Bold Attack 12:05

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Edition No148 | 01-06-2025 - 41 Russian strategic bombers have been hit with an operation taking well over a year to plan. At least 5 Russian air bases hit. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has just struck aircraft at the Olenya airbase, including A-50s, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22 bombers. "A black day for our strategic aviation" - Russian milblogger Alexa…

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731. Ilya Lozovsky - Agents and Assets of Russian Operating in Europe Through Russian Front Organization. 50:34

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Ilya Lozovsky and the co-authors of his research article investigated nearly 50,000 internal emails obtained from a Russian foundation that pitches itself as offering legal aid to Russian "compatriots" abroad. In fact, "Pravfond" also helps numerous spies, criminals, and blatant propagandists, works hand-in-glove with intelligence services, and bui…

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Cubs All-Quarter Century Team 41:19

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How would you put together a roster of the best Cubs players since 2000? Spinning off a project for The Athletic, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney do just that, rewinding several eras at Wrigley Field and appreciating some of the loudest personalities and biggest moments in franchise history. Though there are some minor disagreements, this is a fu…

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Cubs mailbag: Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, trade deadline and more 33:32

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As the Cubs continue to roll, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners and explain what’s making this first-place team tick. Cade Horton is prominently mentioned as a potential top-of-the-rotation starter. Matt Shaw has impressed everyone since his reset at Triple-A Iowa. But what is the front office thinking? …

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730. Sergey Radchenko - The Kremlin's Bid for Global Power, Influence and Dominance During the Cold War 52:08

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Sergey Radchenko is a Soviet-born British Russian historian. He is the Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at the Henry A. Kissinger Centre for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and visiting professor at Cardiff University. He is an historian of the Cold War, mainly known for his work on Sino-Soviet relat…

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729. Livestream - Trump Turns on Putin? Let's not get Excited Unless Actions Follow Trump's 'harsh' Words 2:04:54

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Your support is massively appreciated! SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon CurtainNEXT EVENTS - LVIV, KYIV AND ODESA THIS MAY AND JUNE.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintai…

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728. Anna Danylchuk - Russia's Dark Beginning and the Dark End of Europe's Last (and Most Brutal) Empire. 45:59

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Anna Danylchuk has been creating a war diary since the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022. Anna Danylchuk aims to tell the truth about Ukraine and Russia’s war and cut through the noise and propaganda. Anna is passionate about the beauty and independence of her country, and communicates this powerfully in her videos,…

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Sizing up the Cubs with one-third of the season completed 29:02

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It’s time to break down a first-place team that is exceeding all expectations. What has gone right? And what could go wrong? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have it all covered, from Kyle Tucker being better than advertised to Pete Crow-Armstrong turning into a star. The offense is a juggernaut while the pitching staff is the obvio…

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Silicon Bites # 147 - The Fake Peace is Over as Trump Loses Interest and Caves in to Putin's Demands 12:55

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Edition No147 | 26-05-2025 - Trump may be inferring that Putin has lost his mind and is behaving out of character with mindless violence. But Trump has already clearly abandoned the peace process and is well on the way to washing his hands of the war, the peace and Ukraine. By the way, Putin is not mad, and the current violence is totally character…