The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Latest Episodes:

5 Days Left In Our June MedShare Donation Match || Peter Zeihan Jun 25, 2024

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There are only a few days left in our MedShare donation matching drive for the month of June. $100,000 in donations will be matched this month to our chosen charity partner, MedShare International.

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Russians In Space...Well, Maybe Not Much Longer || Peter Zeihan Jun 25, 2024

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Last week, I talked about how Ukraine has been targeting Russian air infrastructure to prepare for the arrival of their F-16s. Well, Ukraine launched a rocket attack on occupied Crimea and destroyed some air defenses and one of Russia's deep space satellite communication stations.

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Does Size Matter? Exploring the Geopolitics of Micro-States || Peter Zeihan Jun 24, 2024

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Micro-States like Monaco and San Marino aren't often included in major geopolitical discussions, but every so often they get called up to the big leagues. Next up to the plate: San Marino.

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Mr. Putin Goes to Hanoi || Peter Zeihan Jun 21, 2024

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With Russian President Vladimir Putin heading to Vietnam, some American security experts are getting concerned about the future of the US-Vietnam relationship. To understand why the Vietnamese are working with Russia, we need to take a quick history lesson.

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Russia and the Changing Nature of the Spy Game || Peter Zeihan Jun 20, 2024

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If you ask a fifth grader what the key to being a good spy is, they would likely respond with some variation of being sneaky or concealing your identity. Well, on today's episode of "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader", we're placing Russian Spies in the hot seat.

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Strong American Growth (and Something to Worry About) || Peter Zeihan Jun 19, 2024

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If you don't want to start your day with beautiful beach views and economic forecasts, you may want to skip the video. Today we'll be discussing recent changes to the US economy and what future impacts might look like.

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Ukraine: F-16s, Offensives, and Abject Humiliation || Peter Zeihan Jun 18, 2024

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Ukraine is gearing up for one of its most important offensives to date, but what makes this one so different from the rest?

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Why Did Russia Choose Invasion Over Nukes? || Ask Peter Zeihan Jun 17, 2024

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For years I’ve warned that a war between Russia and Ukraine was inevitable, but why didn't Putin just play the nuke card? As an add-on, we'll also be touching on some new Russian alliances that could rub the US the wrong way.

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Major European Powers Lean Right in Recent Elections || Peter Zeihan Jun 13, 2024

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The recent European elections yielded some significant gains for hard-right parties in a number of countries. Today, we'll be focusing on Germany, Italy, and France, and whether these shifts are game-changers or more political minutia.

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The Impending Collapse of Venezuela || Peter Zeihan Jun 12, 2024

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After years of mismanagement and corruption, Venezuela may have finally reached its tipping point.

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