Welcome to "Scheer Intelligence," where we dive deep into the urgent issues shaping our world today. I'm your host, Robert Scheer, and in this week’s episode, we’re facing a pivotal moment in history.

Joining me is Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst and briefer for three U.S. presidents—Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. Today, we explore whether the recent diplomatic overtures echo the historic Nixon visit to China, a moment that transformed the Cold War landscape.

As tensions rise and new alliances form, we dissect the implications of recent talks involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. Could we be witnessing the dawn of a new era, one that seeks to end prolonged conflicts and foster cooperation?

Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern geopolitics through the lens of history, and ask the pressing questions that challenge our assumptions about peace, power, and diplomacy.