Chuck Holton
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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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Happy Birthday Hot Zone!

On December 18 six years ago I decided to start the Hot Zone on Youtube. It stemmed from the many requests I get from friends and acquaintances to "carry my luggage sometime" as I travel across the globe to report on wars and disasters. Apparently many people think that looks like fun. It's actually a lot of work, and sometimes dangerous. But the Hot Zone has morphed into a way for all of you to be able to directly impact the people who are being affected by crises around the globe, to "not just make the news, but make it better."

So thank you for being a part of the journey.

BTW, if you want to see the very first video I ever uploaded to the Hot Zone, here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r59Vigyoj0

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Context on Israel's Relationship to Syria

Want to understand what's going on between Israel and Syria? Check out this short explainer.

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Inside Destroyed Thermal Power Plant

Today I went to visit one of the power plants destroyed by Russia in the Kyiv region. It was an amazing sight. This was one of the largest power production facilities in Kyiv and was completely taken off line by a salvo of missiles in April. It is old enough that many of the parts were somewhat irreplaceable.

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SCOTT RITTER Strikes Again

How can one guy be so consistently wrong and yet remain so confident about himself?

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Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
Helping Single Moms in Colombia

We've been working with these refugees from Venezuela for several years now, and the number of people we are supporting keeps growing. These are the kids from the little church that helps these mothers, and we're raising funds to help them give these precious little ones a good meal for Christmas and some gifts. Feel free to "tip" below or go to https://linktr.ee/holton to help out.

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BREAKING: Details Emerge About Potential Ceasefire in Gaza

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement Taking Shape in Gaza, According to Lebanese al-Mayadeen Channel, Citing a "Palestinian Official":

The first phase of the agreement will last 42 days. During this phase, 34 Israeli hostages, including women, children, elderly individuals, and female soldiers, will be released.

In return, Israel will release a "good amount" of Palestinian prisoners, including those sentenced to life imprisonment (including heavy sentences).

Additionally, substantial aid and engineering equipment will be introduced into the Gaza Strip, and hospitals and some public facilities will be repaired.

During this phase, Israeli forces will withdraw from densely populated areas of Gaza to the eastern border. The Rafah crossing is also expected to open, although the issue of the overseeing body has not yet been resolved.

In the Second Phase: A full ceasefire will be declared, Israeli forces will completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and a prisoner swap will take place, ...

The “Ceasefire” is Going Great

Israel struck more terror targets in Lebanon

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Time is Running Out—Save Your Spot in the Community

Hello Locals Family,

We couldn’t be more excited about how this community has grown—and we want YOU to be part of it as we head into 2025! If you haven’t joined us as a supporter yet, now’s the time to act.

Why? Because this offer won’t last!

  • Upgrade by December 25 and lock in your spot at $7/month or $70/year (2 months free!) before the price increases to $9/month.

When you join, you’ll unlock all of this:


Exclusive regional insights from Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia—underreported stories you won’t find anywhere else.
Uncensored footage and interviews free from YouTube restrictions.
LIVE broadcasts with Chuck—no ads, no limits.
Premium content, including:

  • Armenia: A Love Story - FULL MOVIE

  • Death of Civilization - FULL PDF

  • The G.R.A.C.E. Project - Helping Your Church in Times of Crisis

  • The Hot Zone 2023-2024 Gift Edition - A Year in Pictures

WATCH the Movie Trailer here! 

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Your Exclusive Invitation Before the Price Increases!
Limited Time Offer for NEW SUPPORTERS

Hello Locals Family,

We’re so excited to share this opportunity with you! Your presence in this community means everything to us, and we’re thrilled to invite you to take the next step.

For a limited time, if you upgrade to a supporter membership by December 25, you’ll lock in our current rate of $7/month or $70/year (that’s 2 months free!) before it increases.

As a paying supporter, you’ll get access to:

  • Exclusive insights from underreported regions, including Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia—stories you won’t find anywhere else.

  • Uncensored footage and interviews, free from YouTube’s restrictions.

  • More opportunities to interact with Chuck, including supporter-only Q&A sessions.

  • LIVE: broadcasting from Locals without the ads, unlike YouTube

 Premium Content! 

  • Armenia: A Love Story - FULL MOVIE

  • Death of Civilization - FULL PDF book 

  • The G.R.A.C.E. Project - Helping Your Church Be the Light in Times of Crisis

  • The Hot Zone 2023-2024 Gift Edition -  A Year In Pictures -  PDF

 

[Watch the trailer for Armenia: A Love Story here!]

 

 

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Syria’s Fragile Lines Shift Again
Aleppo’s Fall and What it Means for the Region (INCLUDING Armenia)
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