Real News With Lee Leffingwell
387 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsReal News that is politically incorrect, rude, crude and totally unacceptable. Lee Leffingwell is an American podcast host, political activist, conspiracy theorist, and political strategist. He is former CEO of VIP Ent Group of Fl. and creator of Ocala Conspiracy Forum and Ocala's Dirty Laundry social media site's, and Media 1, an independent media organization comprised of individuals working to "expose worldwide corruption and hold authoritative and political figures to account for their actions and crimes in which their involvement has been covered up or hidden from public knowledge." Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
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S1 EP 145: Near record inflation and rising food costs.
May 12, 2022 02:33 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMy take on who's to blame for near record inflation and rising food costs. I also discuss my solution to inflation and out of control costs. This President doesn't even know the basics of economics. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 144: President Joe Biden's war on "MAGA" voters and local corruption.
May 08, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBPresident Joe Biden's war on "MAGA" voters and once again me calling out the "Good Ole' Boys" local established political corruption in the Ocala, Florida area. I also discuss the current smear campaign currently against me once again by the local established political corruption and clear it up with facts. Thank you. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 143: Just Real News. Part 1.
May 05, 2022 02:11 - 45 minutes - 42 MBMy discussion on the local and national news that's making headlines. My views on the latest Supreme Court leak document Roe vs. Wade. I also discuss the local established political corruption in the Ocala area that wants to silence me and infringe on my first amendment rights to free speech. So free speech for thee...but not for me? Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 143: Just real news...
May 05, 2022 02:11 - 45 minutes - 42 MBMy discussion on the local and national news that's making headlines. My views on the latest Supreme Court leak document Roe vs. Wade. I also discuss the local established political corruption in the Ocala area that wants to silence me and infringe on my first amendment rights to free speech. So free speech for thee...but not for me? Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 142: The end of America.
May 01, 2022 20:13 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAre leaders don't seem to understand they are out of touch with everyday Americans. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 141: Elon Musk is a threat to the establishment.
April 29, 2022 05:13 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWith his buyout of Twitter at $44 Billion, Elon Musk is now one of the biggest threats ever to the power elite in Government, big tech, and mainstream media. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 140: Unexplained food factory fires and explosions.
April 27, 2022 02:49 - 23 minutes - 11.6 MBThere sure are a lot of food factories burning down recently. A little over one month ago, President Joe Biden said to expect real food shortages due to the Ukraine war. Well, shortly afterwards: Feb 5th: Wisconsin River Meats processing facility destroyed by fire in Mauston, Wisconsin. Feb 15th: Bonanza Meat Company goes up in flames in El Paso, Texas Feb 22nd: Shearer's Foods Food processing plant explodes in Hermiston, Oregon. Feb 22nd: Fire destroys Deli Star Meat Plant in Fayettevill...
S1 EP 139: Biden administration to appeal ruling striking down transit mask mandate.
April 25, 2022 07:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe Biden administration wants to appeal US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's ruling after she struck down Biden's mask mandate on transit. I also play an audio of Dr. Leana Wen saying the following regarding face masks "They can also hand out free N95s or KN95s and the equivalent masks because these high-quality masks - if you're going to wear a mask, wear a high-quality mask. People should not be wearing a cloth mask thinking that they're well protected." This goes back to what I'...
S1 EP 138: Ocala City Council fires City Manager Sandra Wilson.
April 21, 2022 22:19 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Ocala City Council abruptly fired City Manager Sandra Wilson Tuesday night, at the conclusion of a meeting in which Wilson’s employment status was not listed as an agenda item for the board to consider. Council member Barry Mansfield made the motion to dismiss Wilson, citing a recent report from the city auditor involving a whistleblower complaint. That report looked into two issues involving banking and contract matters but did not find any financial losses to the city nor any evidence...
S1 EP 137: The real Keith Poole, candidate for County Commissioner District #4, Marion County, Fl.
April 20, 2022 05:58 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWho is Keith Poole? Well, here is what we do know... We know he is a candidate for county commissioner district #4 in Marion County, Florida but we don't know much else. I've yet to see a platform of ANY KIND, this after Mr. Poole announced his candidacy at the end of February. It's now nearly 2 months later and there is no official campaign Facebook page and no official website that even tells prospective voters what he stands for. Which begs the question... is Mr. Keith Poole a serious...
S1 EP 136: US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains.
April 19, 2022 03:37 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBA federal judge in Florida has struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other forms of public transit, calling it unlawful. US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the national public health agency had exceeded its legal powers in issuing the mandate. The US transit authority said it would now no longer enforce mask wearing. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just last week extended the mandate until 3 May. Judge Mizelle is based in...
S1 EP 135: The real Carl Zalak III, County Commissioner District #4, Marion County, Fl.
April 18, 2022 06:10 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWho is Carl Zalak III? Do we really know anymore? Has he turned his back on his constituents, and the proud Marion County citizens that elected him to this position? Let's break down the facts about Mr. Carl Zalak shall we? For the ones unaware, Mr. Zalak is a commissioner from District 4 in Marion County who is up for re-election this year. He recently voted for an amendment to the comprehensive plan for two developments on route 318 in the Farmland Preservation Area. If you actually lo...
S1 EP 135: NYC Mayor Eric Adams is a failure.
April 15, 2022 07:10 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBMy thoughts on NYC Mayor Eric Adams job performance over his first 100 days in office. Actually, as of the day of this podcast episode he's been in office exactly 106 days. Eric Adams ran on a be tough on crime approach but unfortunately hasn't really delivered on his campaign promises. Also I discuss the way of the world nowadays and how life has changed and people have changed over the last 30 years. This world we are living in is literally unrecognizable to me. Email: realnewsocala...
S1 EP 134: NYC Mayor Eric Adams is a failure.
April 15, 2022 07:10 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBMy thoughts on NYC Mayor Eric Adams job performance over his first 100 days in office. Actually, as of the day of this podcast episode he's been in office exactly 106 days. Eric Adams ran on a be tough on crime approach but unfortunately hasn't really delivered on his campaign promises. Also I discuss the way of the world nowadays and how life has changed and people have changed over the last 30 years. This world we are living in is literally unrecognizable to me. Email: realnewsocala...
S1 EP 134: BREAKING NEWS: "Watch The Water" documentary explained. Snake venom?
April 15, 2022 01:02 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBHere is the link to the "Watch The Water" documentary. It is 47 minutes long and well worth your time. Find it here: https://rumble.com/v10mnew-live-world-premiere-watch-the-water.html?mref=22lbp&mrefc=2 I also discuss the media going silent about NYC subway shooter Frank James. Mr. James is a black man and had multiple videos on his YouTube channel talking about white people and Jewish people and how he wanted to kill them. YouTube somehow overlooked Mr. James channel and allowed that r...
S1 EP 133: Making Podcasts Great Again.
April 13, 2022 05:35 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe talking point of this podcast episode is "Making Podcasts Great Again" and in essence, the only way you can do that is, well, I'll sum it up in 3 words: "Tell the truth". It seems so cliché, but telling the truth nowadays gets you hated, discarded and even canceled altogether. In today's world, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. It should be applauded, but many people can't handle the truth when you tell it. Make no mistake, some people tell you they want to hear the truth bu...
S1 EP 132: President Joe Biden announces new gun regulation.
April 11, 2022 21:02 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBPresident Joe Biden announced a new firearm regulation Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address a national crisis of gun violence. The regulation on so-called "ghost guns" , unregulated, untraceable weapons made from kits, will address a critical gap in the government's ability to track them by requiring background checks before purchase and serial numbers on some of the components. Though ghost guns make up a relative...
S1 EP 131: 1,500 pages of UFO related research were just declassified.
April 09, 2022 00:53 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMy thoughts on the 1,500 pages of UFO related research that were just declassified as part of a FOIA request. The reported effects of UFO encounters include nightmares, perceptions. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 130: Actor Sean Penn joins Sean Hannity to discuss Russian invasion of Ukraine.
April 07, 2022 00:11 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBActor Sean Penn tells "Hannity", "It's clear to me Ukrainians will win this, the question is at what cost". He also talked about the incredible unity he saw while on the ground in Ukraine. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 129: Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board of directors.
April 05, 2022 23:29 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBA recent SEC filing shows that Elon Musk will serve as a Class II director, with a term that expires at the company's 2024 annual shareholder meeting. The appointment limits the stake Musk can hold. In essence, he can't own more than 14.9 percent of common stock during his tenure, and for 90 days afterward. Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey thought well of the deal. In a response to the news, he believed Musk "cares deeply" about the planet and Twitter. Musk and Agrawal "lead w...
S1 EP 128: CDC Admits COVID Lockdowns Caused Traumatic Stress In Teenagers.
April 05, 2022 05:58 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBA brand new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed an alarming rise in the number of teenagers who are struggling with their mental health. During the first six months of 2021, 44% of the teenagers surveyed reported they felt persistently sad or hopeless. The CDC said that coronavirus lockdowns were one of the reasons why the number was so high. The agency said that nearly 20% of teens contemplated suicide. Females were more than twice as likely as males...
S1 EP 127: Crime is skyrocketing in the United States. What's the solution?
April 04, 2022 03:20 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAll you have to do is search "National Crime Data" in Google on your phone or laptop and you'll see the alarming news reports of crime increasing in every category in the United States. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 126: Dr. Fauci refuses to admit that covid-19 lockdowns failed.
April 02, 2022 21:07 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBAccording to a new report from the CDC, COVID-19 had an alarming effect on adolescents in America. More than a third of high school students "reported they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic",with 44 percent saying they "persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year." Dr. Fauci refuses to admit that the covid-19 lockdowns failed, This after, the CDC admitted a few weeks ago, that the covid-19 lockdowns really didn't have that much effect. Suicide rates amo...
S1 EP 125: Sleepy Joe Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices.
March 31, 2022 17:13 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBPresident Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve, according to two people familiar with the decision, in a bid to control energy prices that have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over it's invasion of Ukraine. The announcement could come as soon as Thursday, when the White House says Biden is planning to deliver remarks on his administration's plans to combat risin...
S1 EP 124: Pfizer and BioNTech go to Hollywood with The Oscars sponsorship.
March 30, 2022 20:20 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBPfizer is in phase 3 of clinical trials for an Alopecia treatment drug. If only there was a way to get the world talking about Alopecia so Pfizer can stay relevant. Hmmmm. Oh, hey, I know, let's sponsor the Oscars. Check it out at: https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/ pfizer-and-biontech-take-hollywood-they sponsor-oscars If y'all don't see how you're being played, you don't want to see it. The world is a stage and we are being lied to and bamboozled. Email: realnewso...
S1 EP 122: Should we prepare for a global food shortage? Part 2 of 2.
March 29, 2022 07:45 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBPart 2 of 2 of my discussion of the upcoming food shortage. I find it interesting that Tucker Carlson on March, 15th episode of Tucker Carlson tonight used my talking points about Ukraine's wheat problem and how it will effect are global food supply. I also discuss how to prepare now before this catastrophe hits. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 123: Should we prepare for a global food shortage? Part 2 of 2.
March 29, 2022 07:45 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBPart 2 of 2 of my discussion of the upcoming food shortage. I find it interesting that Tucker Carlson on March, 15th episode of Tucker Carlson tonight used my talking points about Ukraine's wheat problem and how it will effect are global food supply. I also discuss how to prepare now before this catastrophe hits. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 122: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at The Oscars.
March 28, 2022 09:17 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBOur society is in a horrible and self destructive decline. This event is just a symptom of a much bigger problem. Who's still watching millionaires congratulate each other on how amazing they are. People need to wake up and realize none of those people should be respected or valued, they have nothing but contempt for you and clearly each other. Society no longer glorifies the truth. We see this everywhere. It's in Hollywood, you see it in ...
S1 EP 121: What would happen if humans tried to land on Jupiter?
March 25, 2022 09:42 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBThere are a few places in the solar system we will never understand as well as we'd like. One of them is Jupiter. Jupiter is made of mostly hydrogen and helium gas. So, trying to land on it would be like trying to land on a cloud here on Earth. There's no outer crust to break your fall on Jupiter. Just an endless stretch of atmosphere. The big question, then, is: Could you fall through one end of Jupiter and out the other? It turns out, you wouldn't even make it halfway. Here's what would h...
S1 EP 120: Crime is rising across America. Where are the leaders?
March 24, 2022 13:38 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBMy thoughts on crime and violent car jackings taking place across America and the most recent one in New Orleans where 73 year old Linda Frickey, was car jacked by 4 teenagers between the ages of 15-17 and dragged nearly 1 block and her arm was ripped off and she died. Also my thoughts on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 119: Real News that's going on around the world.
March 23, 2022 03:08 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBMy thoughts on the many issues happening in the world. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 118: Friendships: Are you loyal to the wrong people? Part 2 of 2.
March 19, 2022 05:31 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBPart 2 of 2 of my discussion of people supporting friends that are all around not good people, or own businesses and look the other way when client/customers have legitimate complaints from them. Sorry, you suck as a friend and aren't no true friend when you don't hold your friends accountable. I also discuss how I feel about trangender athletes entering Women's sports. And finally, me discussing local political established corruption and the people who look the other way and don't acknowl...
S1 EP 117: Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
March 17, 2022 05:06 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBSaint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. In this podcast episode, I break down who the original Saint Patrick was and why we celebrate this holiday. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....
S1 EP 116: Should we prepare for a global food shortage?
March 16, 2022 03:26 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe short and obvious answer is yes. The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens millions of tiny spring-time sprouts that should emerge from stalks of dormant winter wheat in the coming weeks. If the farmers can't feed those crops soon, far fewer of the so-called tillers will spout, jeopardizing a national wheat harvest on which millions in the developing world depend. The wheat was planted last autumn, which, after a brief growing period, fell dormant for the winter. Before the grain returns...
S1 EP 116: Should we prepare for a global food shortage? Part 1 of 2.
March 16, 2022 03:26 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPart 1 of 2. The short and obvious answer is yes. The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens millions of tiny spring-time sprouts that should emerge from stalks of dormant winter wheat in the coming weeks. If the farmers can't feed those crops soon, far fewer of the so-called tillers will spout, jeopardizing a national wheat harvest on which millions in the developing world depend. The wheat was planted last autumn, which, after a brief growing period, fell dormant for the winter. Before the ...
S1 EP 115: The Cult Of Personality.
March 14, 2022 04:07 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address. The conclusion of that speech inspired a generation. Here are the last 3 paragraphs: " And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country. "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. "Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us he...
S1 EP 114: President Biden is blaming Vladimer Putin for Inflation and high gas prices.
March 12, 2022 06:44 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBPresident Joe Biden is trying to blame inflation and gas prices on Putin, but it’s just simply not true. Anyone that's been paying attention and hasn't lived under a rock since Joe Biden took office on January 20th, 2021, realizes that the cost of living along with gas prices has been steadily increasing. By the time Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, inflation had been roaring here at home for over 10 months. Gas prices have nearly doubled since the day Biden took office. His numbers just do...
S1 EP 113: "Build Back Better" refers to the wealth of the ruling class.
March 09, 2022 09:49 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYou always hear the Biden administration talk about their plan: "Build Back Better", but do you realize that doesn't really mean "Build Back Better" for America. It is really all part of the elites plan to change and reset America. In essence, "Build Back Better" refers to the wealth of the ruling class. It's all they care about. They don't care about you. It's all part of the agenda to destroy the middle class. They don't want you to be able to afford to leave the house. They don't want y...
S1 EP 112: Friendships: Are you loyal to the wrong people? Part 1 of 2.
March 08, 2022 10:18 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBPart 1 of 2 of My thoughts on people supporting friends that are all around not good people, or who run businesses that are shady. Examples: Paying employee/employees in chicken wings, payroll checks bouncing, cutting employees hours because they don't volunteer on off hours. Other examples could be things like supporting and staying loyal to a friend that has a past record of sexual misconduct to children but, because said person had the money, they had their record "expunged". You ass...
S1 EP 112: Friendships: Are you loyal to the wrong people?
March 08, 2022 10:18 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBMy thoughts on people supporting friends that are all around not good people, or who run businesses that are shady. Examples: Paying employee/employees in chicken wings, payroll checks bouncing, cutting employees hours because they don't volunteer on off hours. Other examples could be things like supporting and staying loyal to a friend that has a past record of sexual misconduct to children but, because said person had the money, they had their record "expunged". You associating with ...
S1 EP 111: Vladimir Putin in his own words.
March 07, 2022 19:41 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, I play an audio of Vladimir Putin explaining the real issue of Ukraine in his own words. I don't believe you will hear any of this on mainstream media. Email: [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-leffingwell/support
S1 EP 110: The Upcoming County Commissioner Race and Political Corruption in Ocala, Florida. Part 2.
March 07, 2022 04:10 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBMy response to those who aren't to happy with my previous podcast calling out what I like to refer to as "Local Established Political Corruption". There is no other way to say it, but what it truly is. In the upcoming county commissioner race in Marion County, my vote is going to county commissioner Kathy Bryant once again for District 2. This will be Kathy's fourth term as county commissioner and frankly, I'm voting for her because I truly believe she has more to offer the residents of Mar...
S1 EP 109: The Upcoming County Commissioner Race in Marion County, Florida.
March 04, 2022 10:55 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBI find it hilarious that there is a "wanna be" hierarchy in place locally that believes that only they can tell you how local elections should be conducted and planned. Some also act as if they know something you don't know or try to tell everyone that they have super inclusive inside information that only they know about. It's just a trick they use to try to stay relevant. 🤣 That's where I come in... and a group of others that shall remain nameless. We are here to expose these people and ...
S1 EP 109: The Upcoming County Commissioner Race and Political Corruption in Ocala, Florida. Part 1.
March 04, 2022 10:55 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBI find it hilarious that there is a "wanna be" hierarchy in place locally that believes that only they can tell you how local elections should be conducted and planned. Some also act as if they know something you don't know or try to tell everyone that they have super inclusive inside information that only they know about. It's just a trick they use to try to stay relevant. 🤣 That's where I come in... and a group of others that shall remain nameless. We are here to expose these people and ...
S1 EP 108: My Response to President Biden's State Of The Union.
March 02, 2022 08:01 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBPresident Joe Biden messed up again on Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech, referring to Ukrainians as Iranians while discussing the ongoing turmoil in Europe as Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine. "Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he'll never gain the hearts and souls of the Iranian people," Biden said. The President also missed out on some opportunities where instead of just saying "He stands with the Ukraine people ", instead he should have offered real solut...
S1 EP 107: Trump speech highlights from CPAC 2022.
February 27, 2022 23:23 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBFormer President Donald J. Trump again signals another presidential bid in CPAC speech. "We did it twice. And we'll do it again" he said to a thunderous applause. The Former President also went after President Joe Biden's handling of the Russia/Ukraine crisis and called out cancel culture saying "wokeism" is destroying America. I also briefly touch on what I like to call "established political corruption" both locally in Ocala, Florida and on the national stage. Email: realnewsocala@gma...
S1 EP 106: Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Part 2.
February 25, 2022 21:57 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBI break down the Russia and Ukraine conflict and explain it... What are sanctions? It's a question I get alot it seems. Basically, they’re an economic alternative to using military force to try to compel a country to do, or not do something. It's an alternative to not outright using military force and is a long list of economic punishments that the United States, especially working with other countries, can put together. President Biden has put sanctions on several Russian banks, a handful ...
S1 EP 105: Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Part 1.
February 24, 2022 07:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAfter the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, relations have undergone periods of tensions, and outright hostility. In the early 1990s, Ukraine's policy was dominated by aspirations to ensure its sovereignty and independence, followed by a foreign policy that balanced cooperation with the EU, Russia, and other powerful polities. President Vladimir Putin has never excepted Ukraine's independence and relationships have always been strained. Email: [email protected] --- Support this po...
S1 EP 105: Why is Russia invading Ukraine?
February 24, 2022 07:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAfter the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, relations have undergone periods of tensions, and outright hostility. In the early 1990s, Ukraine's policy was dominated by aspirations to ensure its sovereignty and independence, followed by a foreign policy that balanced cooperation with the EU, Russia, and other powerful polities. President Vladimir Putin has never excepted Ukraine's independence and relationships have always been strained. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-lef...
S1 EP 104: Joe Biden's new sanctions on Russia and how a war with Russia would be catastrophic.
February 23, 2022 01:41 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBPresident Joe Biden announced sanctions that will hit the Russian economy after Putin started an invasion of Ukraine. Russia's parliament gave Putin permission to use military force outside the country. German chancellor says the government will "reassess" certification of Nord Stream 2. President Joe Biden Tuesday said Russia's actions in Ukraine will trigger massive sanctions, a response he has been threatening for weeks as President Vladimir Putin built up troops on Ukraine's borders. I...