In this episode, I dive headfirst into President Biden’s controversial pardon of Hunter Biden. I break down the charges—why the gun case reeks of political theater while the tax evasion is serious business—and share why I think Hunter should’ve been thrown to the wolves as a symbolic stand for our norms. Plus, I reflect on Biden’s broken promise not to pardon him, which stings as both nepotism and a blatant lie.
From there, I tackle the online reactions, the dangers of echo chambers, and why they poison real-life conversations by turning people into caricatures of their digital bubbles. I highlight a rare moment of global good with the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and suggest Hamas take a lesson before time runs out with a more hardline U.S. president.
Then, it’s a hard look at Haiti’s spiraling chaos and the U.S.’s half-billion-dollar misstep with Kenyan intervention. Spoiler: gangs are winning, and the future looks bleak.
On Ukraine, I discuss the harsh reality of their uphill battle, the nuclear tightrope Biden’s had to walk, and why Europe’s refusal to step up disgusts me—especially given the war is on their soil. Finally, I touch on the re-ignited Syrian Civil War before wrapping it up.
It’s a global whirlwind of analysis, frustrations, and hard truths. Buckle up and enjoy!
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