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Russia tests Biden with a massive military buildup on the Ukrainian border. Putin makes official his ability to reign for life. Yuri joins Tony with analysis. Is N. Ireland heading back to The Troubles? William in Belfast joins Tony to discuss why violence is spiking and how Brexit is partly to blame.

Biden is back at the negotiating table with Iran. Kamran from Iran offers analysis of the status of the P5+1 group and what Iran wants from U.S. Europe’s vax rollout is still stalled. Mar in Spain tells Tony why the EU is still failing, and why some Euro nations are turning to alternative plans to get vaccines.

Kareem from Egypt joins Tony with on-the-ground details of the giant ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Discover how this shipping mishap is becoming a political issue. Mar in Spain reports that the EU is still bumbling the vaccine roll out. Why can’t the Euros get the jabs distributed?Margot in Israel analyzes the latest election, which looks like the last 3 elections.

Biden opens talks with China and both sides use aggressive language. Riki Ellison joins Tony with analysis, plus you will hear how Chinese media covered the summit. The US-Mexican border continues to see a record surge of migrants. Jorge from Mexico joins Tony with analysis.

Europe struggles to roll out vaccines as the US stockpiles 500 million doses...Should the US export its doses before reaching herd immunity? Mark and Mar in Europe offer analysis. Cesar in Honduras tells us why migrants are flooding the US/Mexico border.

American politicians and doctors warn of imminent wave from UK Covid variant. Cite Europe as model of what’s to come in US. Alberto in Rome and Mar in Barcelona tell Tony about the UK variant and what to expect. The Pope visits Iraq on behalf of the Christian minority. Talat from Baghdad tells Tony how a high-level trip like this was pulled off and if it has political implications outside of Iraq.

Biden drops bombs in Syria, targeting Iranian militia. What does this signal to Tehran and Damascus? Radwan from Syria offers analysis. Biden also makes public a government report fingering MBS in Khashoggi killing. Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. And Mar in Spain tells Tony what the US can expect from the UK Covid variant.

Facebook pulls news from Australia after politicians threaten new regulations. Did Zuckerberg call Oz’s bluff? Or is it all a negotiation? VTA special report. Kamran from Iran explains how Iran is preparing for Biden.

French Prez Macron claims American ‘wokeness’ is a threat to French democracy. Francois in Paris tells Tony what the French are worried about. Australia is on the verge of sweeping laws to limit Facebook & Google. Could this be the 1st step in a global effort to reign in Big Tech? Paul in Sydney offers analysis.

Big Tech aggressively pursues outer space. Discover what their plans are when Riki Ellison joins Tony. Israel is far out-pacing other nations in vaccinating its citizens. Margot in Jerusalem tells Tony what Israel is doing.

Putin, Macron, Merkel all raise concerns over social media’s power. Did Trump’s censorship spook the leaders? Matthias in Germany and Mark in France tell Tony how the EU is preparing to fight back against American tech. COVID variants gain momentum around the globe. Mar in Spain tells Tony what the U.S. should know about variants wreaking havoc across Europe.

Biden prepares Americans for UK strain of COVID. Expect deaths, infections and lockdowns to increase. ’Dark Winter’ becoming ‘Dark Spring.’ Is ‘Dark Summer’ next? VTA special report.

Big Tech moves on Big Government. How will Big Government respond? VTA special report.

Vaccines offer and end to the pandemic. What does your life look like after COVID? Jim Rickards joins Tony with an illuminating look into the post-pandemic world.

Hear global reaction to the US Capitol invasion. Yuri tells Tony how Russian media covered the story. Mar in Spain offers Euro perspective. Hear how the world’s most populous democracy covered the story from Indian popular TV.

The UK switches plans on vaccines, including mixing-and-matching brands. Is this “following the science?” Hear reaction from our Euro voices. Israel has already vaccinated 12% of its population. Margot in Tel Aviv tells us why the rollout has out-paced other countries. Kareem from Cairo offers analysis of the war rhetoric coming from Iran regarding Trump’s final days in office.

The vaccine arrives in Europe, weeks after the UK, US, Canada & Mexico. What took so long? The UK & EU cut a Brexit deal. How does this change Europe? Will BoJo turn next to Biden? Mar in Spain and Mark from the UK offer analysis.

UK says mutating COVID virus is ‘70% more contagious.’ BoJo cancels Christmas, orders 20 million to stay home. Europe bans Brits from entry. Mar in Spain joins Tony with analysis. Herb in Israel tells Tony why a COVID passport will be required.

The US starts shipping the COVID vaccine. Canada, Mexico & Bahrain also approve. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony why Americans may cross the border to get vaccinated. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony why Egyptians have chosen Chinese & Russian vaccines over the American vaccines. And Mar in Spain is frustrated that Europe is still waiting for vaccines.

The UK approves the Pfizer vaccine, which triggers Anthony Fauci & Euro scientists. Fauci publicly accuses British scientists of cutting corners. Discover why the Brits are vaccinating their population and America and Europe are still waiting.