This Week Explained

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The world is accelerating. How do you separate the signal from the noise? Headlines tell you what happened; "This Week Explained" reveals why it matters and what happens next. This is the essential weekly briefing for leaders, policymakers, and professionals who need to see around the corner. Join Kervin and Tiana as they go beyond the surface-level news to dissect the strategic calculations, economic pressures, and hidden connections driving global events. This is your guide to the road ahead. Stop just consuming the news. Start understanding it.

  1. PMCs, Combat Decisions & Global Conflict

    5D AGO ·  BONUS

    PMCs, Combat Decisions & Global Conflict

    Find your Spy Superpower:  https://yt.everydayspy.com/4aXS3qi Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/  Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast Learn from a CIA Spy: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante ---- This week, we sit down with Trevor Fortner to explore his transition from elite military service to private military contracting with Blackwater in Baghdad. We unpack the psychology of combat decision-making, redefine modern patriotism, and analyze the current geopolitical landscape—from China's ambitions in Taiwan to the strategic complexities of the Middle East. Are our military objectives clear enough for the modern theater of war? Episode Highlights Life Outside the Uniform: Trevor discusses his shift from Navy EOD to private military contracting and the operational differences on the ground in Baghdad. Redefining Patriotism: A look at why true patriotism is about providing value to your local community, not just wearing a flag or a uniform. The Psychology of Combat: Why hesitation in high-pressure environments can sometimes be a deliberate tactical tool to delay irreversible decisions. Global Flashpoints: Analyzing the 24/7 fog of war, public perception of global conflicts, China's open stance on recovering Taiwan, and the ongoing strategic hurdles with Iran. Technology vs. Humanity: The double-edged sword of modern battlefield technology and the vital importance of putting our phones down to maintain real human connection. Enjoyed this deep dive into geopolitics and tactical psychology? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with your network! Want to test your own operational psychology? Head over to EverydaySpy.com to take the spy quiz and learn more about yourself.

    59 min

  2. MAY 12

    Putin's Paranoia & Iran's Oil Gamble

    This week, we explore shifting global fault lines, from a hollowed-out military showcase in Moscow to an unauthorized Israeli base in the Iraqi desert. Are we watching the desperate thrashing of isolated regimes, or the calculated opening moves of a new global order?

    32 min

  3. MAY 4

    Is Moscow's Global Reach Shattering?

    This week, we explore the fraying edges of global security, from Ukraine's drone diplomacy in the Gulf to the potential collapse of Mali's military junta under a new extremist coalition. Are we witnessing the chaotic unraveling of Moscow's global reach, or just the dismantling of an exhausted world order? Thank you for trusting us to help you navigate a complex world! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network. For more in-depth coverage of these stories and more, be sure to follow us on social media @thisweekexplained.

    27 min

  4. APR 27

    NATO Cracks & The Iran Naval Blockade

    This week, we dive into the cracking bedrock of Western security and the tense global standoffs defining a dangerous new era of transactional diplomacy. Are we witnessing the collapse of NATO, or just a volatile pivot as a massive U.S. naval blockade chokes the Middle East? Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your network! For more in-depth coverage of these stories and more, be sure to follow us on social media @thisweekexplained.

    25 min

  5. APR 20

    U.S. Plans Cuba Invasion? (Monroe Doctrine)

    This week, we break down the escalating U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and shocking leaked reports of a potential U.S. military invasion of Cuba. With Ukraine's peace talks violently compressed by American elections and a historic leadership change in Hungary, are we watching a messy diplomatic reset or the start of a multi-front global storm? ---- Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your network to help us beat the algorithm! For more in-depth coverage of these global events, be sure to follow us on social media @thisweekexplained.

    37 min

  6. APR 13

    Why the Pakistan Peace Summit Failed (Global Logistics War Explained)

    The global ceasefire is breaking down. In this episode of This Week Explained, we break down why the U.S. abruptly paused Ukraine peace talks following the collapse of the Pakistan summit. We also analyze leaked intelligence regarding China sending advanced MANPADS to Iran, Beijing's commercial warfare in Latin America, and the high-stakes 2026 Hungarian elections where Péter Magyar attempts to unseat Viktor Orbán amidst a massive AI disinformation campaign.Resources & Links Enjoyed this breakdown? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Follow the latest geopolitical updates on X/Twitter: @thisweekexplained Read our full intelligence briefs on our instagram: @thisweekexplained

    52 min

  7. APR 3 ·  BONUS

    One Breath at 2 A.M. Changed Everything | Former Special Forces on Survival

    In this deeply personal and impactful episode of This Week Explained, we take a brief step back from the usual geopolitical chaos to focus on the home front: our own minds and bodies. Fellow combat veteran and Aussie former Special Forces operator Tim Thomas joins the show to share his incredible journey from the absolute darkest places to finding genuine light. Tim opens up about losing six years of his life to prescription pills , a terrifying turning point in a psychologist's office , and how the crushing weight of isolation and fatigue almost drove him to the edge. Through his rock-bottom moments, Tim discovered the life-saving chemical power of his own breath. Now the creator of the Breathwork in Bed app, he's here to teach us how to reclaim our sleep, protect our energy from "energy vampires," and tap into the medicine cabinet we carry in our lungs. Whether you're perpetually online tracking open-source intelligence or just trying to survive the daily grind, this episode provides actionable, biological tools to instantly reset your nervous system. Stay tuned until the end for a live, guided breathwork exercise that will clear your head in under three breaths!Download Breathwork In Bed in the app stores on Apple, Google, and Android.

    1h 3m

  8. MAR 23

    U.S. Strategy in Iran: What It Means for Global Security

    Are we on the brink of a new, multi-front global conflict? This week, we break down the newly released 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, why the U.S. military is positioning thousands of Marines near Iran's Kharg Island despite claims of "winding down," and how Russia is actively exploiting the Middle East crisis to stall Ukraine peace talks. Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:00] The U.S.-Iran Disconnect: Why Washington is requesting $200 billion and deploying Marines while claiming Operation Epic Fury is "winding down." [04:15] Ukraine Peace Talks Stalled: How the Kremlin is leveraging the "Middle East Pause" to drain American resources and force a frozen conflict in Kyiv. [11:30] The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: The devastating global economic impact if the U.S. hands Iran a permanent veto over the world's oil supply, plus the risks of a ground invasion on Kharg Island. [18:45] 2026 Annual Threat Assessment Breakdown: Why an 80% drop in border encounters actually signals that cartels like Tren de Aragua are deeply entrenched in U.S. domestic infrastructure. [24:20] The New Face of Terrorism: The "democratization of extremism" and how teenagers are being virtually radicalized via encrypted apps. [31:10] China's Quantum Threat & The "Trump Route": The race for a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC) and why a physical trade route in the South Caucasus is the ultimate geopolitical masterstroke. If this breakdown helped you understand the current state of global affairs, hit subscribe so you never miss an update! Leave a 5-star review to help the algorithm share this intel, and follow us on social media @thisweekexplained for daily geopolitical analysis.

    34 min
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The world is accelerating. How do you separate the signal from the noise? Headlines tell you what happened; "This Week Explained" reveals why it matters and what happens next. This is the essential weekly briefing for leaders, policymakers, and professionals who need to see around the corner. Join Kervin and Tiana as they go beyond the surface-level news to dissect the strategic calculations, economic pressures, and hidden connections driving global events. This is your guide to the road ahead. Stop just consuming the news. Start understanding it.

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  • Creator
    Leon Media Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leon Media Network
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