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The Restricted Handling Podcast

Restricted Handling

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

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00:08:51

RH 1.2.26 | China Tightens the Noose: Taiwan Drills,...

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2026/01/02

China rang in the new year by turning the pressure dial way up—and this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast breaks it all down with energy and clarity. In RH 1.2.26 | China, we dig into Beijing’s most aggressive Taiwan-focused military activity to date and why it matters far beyond the Taiwan Strait. Over just 48 hours, China ran massive, snap military drills simulating a blockade of Taiwan, pushed warships and coast guard cutters closer than ever before, fired rockets into contested waters,

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00:07:38

RH 1.2.26 | Russia — Drones, Dead Zones, and a...

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2026/01/02

Get ready for a fast-moving, no-nonsense breakdown of one of the most consequential moments of the war as we roll into 2026. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dig deep into Russia’s end-of-year military push, Ukraine’s expanding strike campaign, and the political theater unfolding around U.S.-led peace talks. This is not surface-level commentary—this is a tightly woven, intelligence-style narrative built for listeners who want to understand what actually matters. We start with

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00:33:48

2025 Global Security Reset: Russia, China, Iran &...

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2026/01/01

As 2025 comes to a close, Ryan Fugit and former senior intelligence officer Glenn Corn sit down for a wide-ranging, no-spin assessment of the global security landscape—and what lies ahead in 2026.👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast🔗 ⁠https://www.restrictedhandling.com/⁠ -->Get exclusive insights into: Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and the Middle EastIn this year-end episode of the Restricted Handling podcast, Ryan and Glenn break down the most consequential geopolitical

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00:40:24

How China Really Spies on America: Covert Influence,...

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2025/12/31

An Exceptional Podcast on China | Deep Expertise, Real Tradecraft, No NoiseThis is an outstanding, high-signal conversation on China, grounded in decades of real intelligence experience and focused on how Chinese espionage, covert influence, and strategic manipulation actually work in practice.In this episode of the Restricted Handling Podcast, hosts Ryan Fugit and Glenn Corn sit down with Nick Eftimiades, one of the most respected experts on Chinese intelligence and espionage. Nick spent over three

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00:09:15

RH 12.30.25 | China: Taiwan Encircled, Chip Mandate,...

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2025/12/30

China escalated pressure around Taiwan in the last 24 hours—and this episode lays out what moved on the board in the air, at sea, and inside Beijing’s policy engine.Beijing’s operation “Justice Mission 2025” began Monday and expanded into Tuesday live-fire activity. China framed the drills as a “stern warning” against outside interference and rehearsed “blockade and control” maneuvers, including actions designed to press closer to the island and restrict access routes. Taiwan reported 89 Chinese

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00:08:50

RH 12.29.25 | Russia: Peace Talks, Power Plays &...

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2025/12/29

Today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast covers the biggest Russia developments from December 29, 2025—and it’s one of those days where diplomacy looks promising in headlines while the Kremlin is busy loading the fine print with landmines.The centerpiece is the Trump–Zelensky meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, where the two leaders worked through a revised 20-point peace plan aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. President Trump told reporters a deal is “maybe very close,” but also

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00:36:55

Glenn & Ryan | Iran Is on the Ropes: 40 Years of...

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2025/12/25

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast🔗 https://www.restrictedhandling.com/Get exclusive insights into:RussiaChinaIranNorth KoreaThe Middle EastLebanon. Syria. Iran. Hezbollah. Israel. Russia.Few people on Earth can connect all of these threads from firsthand experience—Ambassador David Hale can.In this special holiday edition of the Restricted Handling Podcast, hosts Ryan Fugit (former Army & CIA officer) and Glenn Corn (34-year CIA veteran, multiple-time CIA Chief of Station) sit

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00:09:24

RH 12.24.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia...

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2025/12/24

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

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00:08:40

RH 12.24.25 | Russia: Blackouts, Blasts & Backchannels

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2025/12/24

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — where global power plays, battlefield blunders, and backroom deals collide. In today’s high-voltage episode, “Blackouts, Blasts & Backchannels,” we’re diving straight into 24 hours of Russian chaos that feel like a Cold War reboot with TikTok-level pacing. First up, Moscow’s Christmas “gift” to Ukraine: one of the largest drone and missile barrages of the war. We’re talking more than 600 drones, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and cruise strikes

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00:08:45

RH 12.24.25 | China: Nukes, Carriers, Chips & Power...

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2025/12/24

China’s turning up the heat this Christmas Eve — and we’re breaking it all down with the precision of a DF-31 missile launch (minus the fallout). In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive headfirst into Beijing’s latest nuclear flex, its record-breaking arms race with the U.S., and the rapidly evolving standoff over Taiwan. If you thought yesterday’s episode had fireworks, today’s has enough geopolitical caffeine to fuel an entire carrier group. The Pentagon’s new report confirms

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00:08:23

RH 12.23.25 | China: Nukes, Carriers, Drones & Debt

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2025/12/23

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — your unfiltered daily intel drop on what’s really happening across the global power map. In today’s episode, we’re diving straight into a wild 24 hours inside China’s fast-moving—and increasingly volatile—chess game. The big headline: China’s not just flexing; it’s arming up. A leaked Pentagon report confirms Beijing has loaded over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles into new silos near the Mongolian border. These DF-31 solid-fuel

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00:07:43

RH 12.23.25 | Russia: Generals Blown Up, Peace Talks...

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2025/12/23

Welcome to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where global power plays meet unfiltered storytelling. In today’s episode, we’re heading straight into the storm swirling around Moscow — and trust us, it’s messy. Vladimir Putin’s inner circle is turning into a real-life “Game of Thrones” without the dragons (though, give him time). Russia’s top generals are feeding him doctored battlefield reports so optimistic they make Soviet propaganda reels look subtle. We’re talking inflated Ukrainian casualty

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00:07:54

RH 12.22.25 | China, Japan, and the New Cold Snap

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2025/12/22

The temperature in East Asia just dropped—and not because of the weather. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into the rapidly chilling relationship between China and Japan, where saber-rattling, nuclear talk, and economic brinkmanship are all on the table. Hosting this one with a touch of fire and just enough swagger, we unpack how Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi managed to set off Beijing’s alarms by saying Japan might help defend Taiwan. That one statement

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00:08:45

RH 12.22.25 | Russia: Border Feints, Miami “Peace”...

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2025/12/22

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — the show that breaks down global power plays like it’s Monday Night Football, but for geopolitics. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos out of Moscow, where Russia’s mixing battlefield theatrics with diplomatic drama, economic desperation, and some serious Cold War energy. Buckle up — this one’s loaded. Russia’s trying to convince the world it’s launching a big new northern offensive, but let’s be honest — it’s all smoke, fog, and

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00:06:14

RH 12.20.25 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2025/12/20

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

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00:09:06

RH 12.19.25 | China: Missiles, Purges, and a Patent...

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2025/12/19

The heat is rising in Beijing — and this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into the chaos. From billion-dollar missile sales to purged generals and the world’s first “intellectual property” police dog, China’s been busy flexing, fuming, and fumbling all at once. We kick things off with Washington’s monster $11 billion weapons deal with Taiwan — the biggest arms sale to the island in history. Think HIMARS rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and cutting-edge drones all

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00:07:22

RH 12.19.25 | Russia: Nukes, Hackers, and Hovercrafts

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2025/12/19

The chaos continues, and today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is pure geopolitical adrenaline. In RH 12.19.25 | Russia: Nukes, Hackers, and Hovercrafts, we break down another 24 hours of high-stakes drama from Moscow to Brussels to the Baltic. Putin’s going full Cold War theater again, Europe’s barely keeping its financial unity intact, and Russian hackers are making the internet feel like the new front line. We start with Vladimir Putin’s marathon press conference, where he delivered

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00:09:13

RH 12.18.25 | China: Carriers, Chips, Cyber, and...

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2025/12/18

Strap in — today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is a full-throttle ride through China’s latest power plays, tech breakthroughs, and international flare-ups. From billion-dollar weapons deals to billion-dollar lawsuits, Beijing’s making moves on every front — and we’re breaking it all down with the energy and insight you’ve come to expect. First up, the Trump administration’s $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan is officially moving forward, sending shockwaves through Beijing and the Taiwan

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00:09:03

RH 12.18.25 | Russia: Putin Digs In, EU Wavers,...

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2025/12/18

Buckle up — today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is a ride through one of the most chaotic 24 hours yet in the Russia-Ukraine saga. From Putin’s latest saber-rattling to Europe’s high-stakes money fight, we’re unpacking every explosive update with the perfect mix of energy, insight, and attitude. Vladimir Putin just took the stage in Moscow and went full “old-school empire.” He’s reaffirming his war goals — total domination of Ukraine — and promising to “liberate historical lands.”

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00:10:08

RH 12.17.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia...

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2025/12/17

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

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