Marina Orlova, an estate agent from Tomsk, made the comment in a casual conversation during a podcast hosted by a friend. When asked how a woman over 30 with limited income could afford to buy a flat, Orlova replied: “That’s easy. You find a man serving in the SVO [special military operation]. He doesn’t come back, and you get the money.”
In a bizarre twist of modern warfare and desperation, a disturbing new trend has emerged in Russia. Nicknamed the new "Black Widows" — not for their association with terrorism, but for their calculated pursuit of financial gain through war widowhood — some Russian women are reportedly marrying soldiers bound for Ukraine with one chilling expectation: that they may not come back.
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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
Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
Deafening Silence: Over thirty nations once condemned Israel for alleged strikes on hospitals, calling for investigations and labeling the actions potential crimes against humanity.
Today, that same outcry is notably absent after an Iranian missile struck Soroka Hospital wounding patients, medical personnel, and children at the heart of the facility.
Countries such as Russia, Turkey, and China, along with the United Nations and major human rights organizations, were previously vocal in their criticism. Now, there are no statements, no emergency sessions, no international response.
This is not merely a missed news story - it reflects a glaring double standard.
You Are the Target: How Foreign Powers Are Weaponizing Influence to Destroy the MAGA Movement
Today I want to expose something most Americans don’t even realize: You—especially if you’re a Christian conservative or part of the MAGA movement—are under attack. Not just by political opponents at home, but by foreign powers around the globe.
Yes, the Israel-Iran conflict is still heating up. Today, Iran struck a kindergarten in Be’er Sheva—adding to the long list of civilian targets after yesterday’s hospital strike. President Trump surprised everyone by saying he’s giving Iran “two weeks” to come back to the negotiating table.
But here’s the deal—he could still strike this weekend. I wouldn’t be surprised if the “two weeks” is a strategic head-fake.
Still, the memes are already out there: “Trump: Two Weeks” vs. “Trump: Too Weak.” That’s what happens when leadership hesitates. Whether or not you think we should get involved, there’s no question that inaction comes with its own risks.
But that’s not the main story today.
Now, the War You Don’t See…
Foreign governments are targeting you. Yes, you. The MAGA voter. The Christian mom. The military vet. The trucker. The homesteader. The man who still believes in truth, strength, and freedom.
And they’re doing it by weaponizing money, media, and manipulation.
Exhibit A: Qatar
In 2025, Qatar hired a D.C. PR firm called Lumen8 Advisors. They paid them $180,000 per month to polish their image in American media.
One of their objectives? Set up an interview between Tucker Carlson and Qatar’s prime minister.
After the interview, Tucker’s rhetoric on Iran—and Israel—started to shift. Coincidence?
There’s no confirmed payoff, but the optics are terrible.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera (Qatar’s state-run media) floods Western media with polished content—while its Arabic version openly supports jihadist groups.
Qatar is funneling billions into U.S. universities, conservative outlets, and think tanks. And it’s not just America. QatarGate is unfolding in Israel, with two Netanyahu aides arrested for taking money from Qatar-linked operatives.
Exhibit B: Russia & Iran
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Coming to you today from Vanadzor, Armenia—right in the heart of the Caucasus—where I'm tracking what might be the biggest flashpoint the Middle East has seen in decades. And yes, it’s escalating fast.
So let me ask you this: what if I told you that Iran’s enriched uranium—over 400kg of near-weapons-grade stuff—is missing, and no one knows where it is? Not the IAEA. Not the inspectors. Not even the satellite guys. The storage facility might’ve been bombed. It might’ve been moved. It might’ve been smuggled out. And if the rumors are true, China may be involved.
Meanwhile, Israel just took out a top IRGC general in a secret compound near Tehran. This wasn’t some random strike. It was a precision operation after extensive surveillance—likely another Mossad masterpiece. And the U.S.? Trump has privately green-lit a Pentagon plan to strike Iran, should the need arise. Word is, he's just waiting for the final go. The British are already moving pieces on the board, too.
This is no longer just a war between Israel and Iran. It’s becoming a regional—and potentially global—conflict.
What Just Happened?
Iran fired 30–40 ballistic missiles into Israel this morning.
One missile struck the Saroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva. Miraculously, nobody died—because that wing had been evacuated just hours earlier.
137 wounded. Civilian targets. Medical facilities. This is deliberate, folks.
Israel’s response? Massive. Dozens of high-value Iranian military sites were bombed overnight. Over 100 munitions dropped.
And yes, the IDF says they’ve destroyed two-thirds of Iran’s launchers.
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