Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 11th edition.
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Timestamps:
Timestamp: 4:45. Update on Ukraine aid in the House.
Timestamp: 11:46. Could the two discharge petitions succeed? And why are extreme members of the fringe, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, so powerful?
Timestamp: 17:10. What are my personal thoughts on Ukraine aid in the House passing under Mike Johnson’s leadership?
Timestamp: 21:15. Ukraine gained some crucial air defense funding this week with an emergency sale of some medium-range missiles from the United States. Here are the details of that deal.
Timestamp: 23:29. The United States has transferred confiscated weapons intended for Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels to Ukraine, according to the U.S. Central Command. Ukraine will receive over 5,000 AK-47 rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, RPG-7s, and 500,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.
Timestamp: 26:20. The way Russian media and opinion leaders talk about obliterating cities in France, Poland, and Germany on a nightly basis ought to be astounding (and frightening) to anyone with half a brain. This is about more than Ukraine.
Timestamp: 34:23. U.S. Special Ops is making its case for the future.
Timestamp: 41:15. China and U.S. military hold additional talks to prevent an accidental escalation, and President Biden and President Xi have a rare phone call.
Timestamp 55:13. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.
If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.
For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.
Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:
Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)
Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)
And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.
Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it.
Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.
U.S. news:
Is Russia propaganda infecting the Republican Party?
U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine
The way Russian media and opinion leaders talk about obliterating cities in France, Poland, and Germany on a nightly basis ought to be astounding (and frightening) to anyone with half a brain. This is about more than Ukraine.
Special Ops Builds on Strengths as it Charts Future
China news:
U.S., Chinese Military Officials Resume Talks on Operational Safety
Never, ever give up segment links:
I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.
And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.
And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:
And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.
If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.
That’s it for this edition.
Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)
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As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.
So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.
Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.
Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.
Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)
Love and peace,
Stan R. Mitchell
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