x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Restricted Handling Podcast

Former CIA Officers Ryan Fugit and Glenn Corn

Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea >> international security, geopolitics, military & intel operations, economic power plays. Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI). It"s RH.

news daily news

All Episodes

00:09:02

RH 10.29.25 | China: Purges, Tariffs & Tech Wars...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/29

It’s the day before the biggest geopolitical handshake of 2025, and we’re breaking down everything that’s gone down in the 24 hours leading up to the Trump–Xi summit in Busan. On today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the drama, the deals, and the double-dealing—because when the world’s two biggest powers sit down for a “truce,” you know there’s a whole lot more going on behind the curtain. First up, we’ve got the U.S.–China trade “framework” that’s still

en

00:09:16

RH 10.28.25 | China: Purges, Rare Earths, Robot Dogs...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/28

The Restricted Handling Podcast is back, and today’s episode is packed tighter than a Beijing bullet train at rush hour. We’re diving deep into the fast-moving storm around China — from power plays and purges to AI-driven warfare and a diplomatic showdown that could reset global trade. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are heading into their Seoul summit with the fate of the global economy, rare earth supply chains, and the U.S.-China rivalry all hanging in the balance. Before

en

00:08:54

RH 10.28.25 | Russia: Nukes, Sanctions, Drones &...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where geopolitics meets straight talk. In today’s episode — “RH 10.28.25 | Russia: Nukes, Sanctions, Drones & Desperation” — we break down the wildest 24 hours yet in Putin’s latest act of global brinkmanship. This one’s got it all: nuclear flexing, collapsing oil deals, battlefield chaos, digital spies, and a healthy dose of Kremlin-level denial. Russia’s dusting off its Cold War cosplay again, parading the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise

en

00:08:40

RH 10.27.25 | China: Tariff Truce, AI Warbots, and...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Get ready for one of the most jam-packed episodes yet — RH 10.27.25 | China: Tariff Truce, AI Warbots, and Xi’s Power Play. In this edition of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive headfirst into a wild 24 hours inside the world’s most strategically ambitious superpower. From Beijing’s backroom deals to battlefield AI, this one’s loaded with energy, intrigue, and a touch of chaos.We start with the week’s headline: the U.S. and China have hit “pause” on their economic slugfest. Treasury Secretary

en

00:08:43

RH 10.27.25 | Russia: Nukes, Sanctions, Drones & The...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Strap in — this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is one you’re going to want to hear. It’s October 27th, 2025, and Russia just decided to remind the world that it’s still trying to cosplay the Soviet Union. We’re breaking down Putin’s latest nuclear stunt, Trump’s sanctions bombshell, Ukraine’s drone warfare revolution, and how all of it ties together into what’s fast becoming the most dangerous geopolitical winter in years. In this episode, we dig into Vladimir Putin’s chest-thumping

en

01:07:41

RH Glenn/Ryan/Joey | Drone Expert Retired USASOC On...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/27

📩 Subscribe for Daily Intel -> PDB-Style for FREE at ⁠⁠restrictedhandling.com⁠⁠. Stay ahead of the world’s most critical flashpoints with the Restricted Handling Daily Intelligence Brief — a PDB-style summary covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and the Middle East. You’ll also get two companion daily podcasts focused exclusively on Russia and China.🎙️ “Drones, Russia, and the Future of Warfare — with CW5 (Ret.) Joey Gagnard, Glenn Corn (Former CIA), and Ryan Fugit | Restricted Handling

en

00:10:17

RH 10.25.25 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/25

A weekly deep dive into the latest spy stories and intelligence updates from across the globe. We spotlight the hidden dynamics driving security crises, geopolitical maneuvering, and covert operations—all with a sharp, unvarnished perspective. From cyber threats to clandestine influence campaigns, this episode pulls together the week’s most critical developments, cutting through the noise and spin. Join us as we uncover the storylines shaping tomorrow’s conflicts, power plays, and intelligence

en

00:11:17

RH Drone Deep Dive: Inside the Drone War - Who Builds...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/25

This is a deep dive on drones ahead of an episode where Glenn and I sit down with a drone expert. Read up to get the most from that discussion with this deep dive into the various drone families and capabilities in Ukraine today.🎙️ Welcome to the most detailed breakdown of drone warfare in the Russia–Ukraine War you’ll find anywhere.In this deep-dive podcast episode, we explore how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have transformed the battlefield from the skies of Kyiv to the trenches of Bakhmut

en

00:09:29

RH 10.24.25 | China: Tariffs, Tech Crackdown, Rare...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The latest episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast takes you deep into the fast-moving world of U.S.–China tension — a geopolitical rollercoaster featuring trade threats, tech crackdowns, cyber espionage, and a looming Trump–Xi showdown that could reshape global markets. Today’s episode dives into the heart of the storm as Beijing’s new rare-earth export licensing system goes live, giving China near-total control over critical materials used in everything from EVs to fighter jets. It’s a

en

00:08:35

RH 10.24.25 | Russia Sanctions Bite, Allies Unite,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The latest episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into the firestorm blazing across Russia’s political, military, and economic landscape — and trust us, this one’s got everything: sanctions, airspace violations, oil chaos, and even a cameo from North Korea. This isn’t your typical dry geopolitics briefing. We break down how President Donald Trump’s long-threatened sanctions finally dropped like a sledgehammer on Russia’s war economy — and how the shockwaves are rattling markets

en

00:07:58

RH 10.23.25 | China: Purges, Power Plays & Rare Earth...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — your unfiltered daily briefing on the moves, motives, and mayhem shaping global power. In today’s episode, “RH 10.23.25 | China: Purges, Power Plays & Rare Earth Wars,” we’re diving deep into Beijing’s latest high-stakes maneuvers that have the world watching and Washington sweating. The episode opens with the fallout from Xi Jinping’s military purge, a political earthquake that continues to shake the foundations of China’s armed forces. We break

en

00:07:32

RH 10.23.25 | Russia: Trump’s Sanctions, Putin’s...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Get ready for a high-energy intel rundown — The Restricted Handling Podcast brings you today’s breaking developments out of Russia, Ukraine, and Europe in a way that’s sharp, fast, and impossible to tune out. In this episode, “RH 10.23.25 | Russia: Trump’s Sanctions, Putin’s Nukes, Europe’s Money, and Ukraine’s Strikes,” we dive into a 24-hour stretch that flipped the geopolitical chessboard upside down. President Donald Trump has officially pulled the plug on the long-anticipated Putin summit in

en

00:07:02

RH 10.22.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Step beyond the headlines and official spin to uncover the deeper realities inside Russia and China’s economies. We take a close look at how Moscow and Beijing project power abroad while grappling with fragile foundations at home, from Russia’s unsustainable wartime spending to China’s faltering growth and anxious workforce. We cut through state narratives to reveal the costs of these economies, costs borne not by leaders, but by ordinary citizens facing higher prices and shrinking opportunities

en

00:07:32

RH 10.22.25 | China Purges, Minerals, Missiles &...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Buckle up — this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives headfirst into another chaotic 24 hours in Beijing’s world. Xi Jinping’s latest military purge, the U.S.–Australia rare earths power play, and China’s expanding maritime shadow are shaking up the Indo-Pacific faster than you can say “strategic decoupling.” We’re talking full-on political drama meets geopolitical chess. Xi just cleaned house — again — kicking out nine senior generals, including some of his closest allies from his

en

00:09:01

RH 10.22.25 | Russia: Summit Scrapped, Missiles Fly,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/22

It’s another high-stakes, high-drama day in the world of Russian geopolitics — and The Restricted Handling Podcast is here to break it down with style, speed, and just the right amount of attitude. In today’s episode, “RH 10.22.25 | Russia: Summit Scrapped, Missiles Fly, Europe Pushes Back,” we dive headfirst into the collapse of the much-hyped Trump-Putin Budapest peace summit, Russia’s overnight missile blitz on Ukraine, and Europe’s mounting defiance against Moscow’s pressure campaign. This isn’t

en

00:07:43

RH 10.21.25 | China: Purges, Hacks, Flares, and Rare...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where geopolitics meets adrenaline. In today’s episode, “RH 10.21.25 | China: Purges, Hacks, Flares, and Rare Earth Power Plays,” we dive headfirst into one of the most dramatic weeks on the global stage. Think House of Cards meets Top Gun—with a side of cyber warfare and a dash of Cold War nostalgia. We’re breaking down how Xi Jinping just turned the People’s Liberation Army upside down in a massive pre-plenum purge, tossing out nine of his top

en

00:08:08

RH 10.21.25 | Russia: Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy, and...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Strap in—this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is a geopolitical rollercoaster. The world’s two most unpredictable leaders, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, are lining up for a high-stakes meeting in Budapest, and everyone from Washington to Warsaw is holding their breath. Will they freeze the war in Ukraine? Redraw borders? Or just blow up the peace process entirely? In true “Trump show” fashion, we’ve got shifting positions, shouting matches, and enough diplomatic whiplash to make your

en

00:10:10

RH 10.18.25 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/18

A weekly deep dive into the latest spy stories and intelligence updates from across the globe. We spotlight the hidden dynamics driving security crises, geopolitical maneuvering, and covert operations—all with a sharp, unvarnished perspective. From cyber threats to clandestine influence campaigns, this episode pulls together the week’s most critical developments, cutting through the noise and spin. Join us as we uncover the storylines shaping tomorrow’s conflicts, power plays, and intelligence

en

00:40:46

The Secret War You’re Not Hearing About Former CIA...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/17

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast for exclusive insights into Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, global economics and sanctions, spy stories, and expert analysis from former intelligence officers. Stay ahead of the curve—join us at restrictedhandling.comWhen former CIA and military officers talk, we listen. In this episode of Restricted Handling, hosts Ryan Fugit (former Army Aviator & CIA Officer) and Glenn Corn (34-year intelligence veteran) sit down with David

en

00:09:19

RH 10.17.25 | China Plays the Rare Earth Card, Purges...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where geopolitics meets adrenaline. In today’s episode, “China Plays the Rare Earth Card, Purges Generals, and Hacks the World,” we dive deep into one of the most chaotic and consequential weeks in global power politics. Beijing just weaponized minerals, London stumbled through a spy scandal worthy of a Bond reboot, and AI-fueled cyber warfare is making reality harder to trust by the minute. Buckle up—this one moves fast.We start with China’s

en

261 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS NewsHour

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci