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**The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton**

A daily brief about the world’s most dangerous places from international war correspondent Chuck Holton

Latest Episodes:

Episode 698 - World War Z coming at the US Southern Border May 05, 2023

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A zombie apocalypse is coming May 11. Watch.

Episode 697 - Did Ukraine Try to Assassinate Putin? May 04, 2023

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Two drones hit the Kremlin on Tuesday. DId Ukraine send them all the way to Moscow?

Episode 694 - My Interview with Greta Van Susteren In the Darien Apr 19, 2023

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I recently produced a NEWSMAX series with Greta Van Susteren about the crisis in the Darien gap. We went to Necocli, in northern Colombia and interviewed migrants about to make the dangerous trek. Here is part of our discussion.

Firefight with Colombian Cartel! Apr 10, 2023

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Ben Bergquam and Oscar Ramirez of Real America's Voice were trekking through the Darien when their group got in a firefight with Colombian Cartels robbing migrants in the jungle! Check out this AMAZING footage of the event!

Episode 691 - 20 Years as a War Correspondent Apr 04, 2023

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Today is my 20th anniversary doing this job. Here are my thoughts and a look back through time at some of the places I've been.

Tragic Fire Kills 40 Migrants in Juarez, Mexico. Oscar "Blue" Ramirez speaks Apr 01, 2023

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Oscar "Blue" Ramirez lives in Mexico and is one of the most intrepid reporters I've ever met. At least 39 people have died in a fire at a migrant holding center in Mexico’s border city of Ciudad Juarez, which authorities believe was started by migrants who set fire to mattresses during a protest against deportations. Oscar breaks down the reasons and reactions to the tragedy. Follow Oscar at https://www.youtube.com/@OscarBlueRamirez

Afghan Soldiers in Ukraine? Mar 28, 2023

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Here's an exclusive interview with Zulia, who works to help foreigners join the Ukrainian Army. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of Afghans wanting to come fight in Ukraine - on both sides. Check this out.

Episode 688 - 14-year-old Kept as Sex Slave for 8 Years Mar 25, 2023

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This episode tells the story of Nora, a Cambodian woman who was captured at age 14 and held as a sex slave for 8 years. Then when she tried to escape, her captor cut of her hand and tried to kill her.

Episode 687 - Seven Countries in 14 Days! Mar 25, 2023

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Here's an update on the stories I've been covering the last couple of weeks: Philippines Cambodia Japan

Episode 686 - PASSPORT DENIED!!! Mar 20, 2023

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I had a little problem with my passport in Cambodia because it was far too full of stamps. You’re so we worked that out