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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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00:12:05

RH 12.6.25 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2025/12/06

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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00:08:12

RH 12.5.25 | China: Warships, Hackers, Nukes & Pandas

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2025/12/05

Strap in for today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast — where the South China Sea’s heating up faster than a hotpot at midnight, cyber spies are back on the prowl, and Xi Jinping’s mixing hard power with panda diplomacy. We’re diving deep into the biggest stories shaking the Indo-Pacific and beyond on December 5, 2025. China’s going full throttle on a maritime flex, unleashing more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels across the Pacific — the largest show of force in its modern history

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00:09:51

RH 12.5.25 | Russia: Putin’s Hardline, EU Cash Clash,...

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2025/12/05

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — where geopolitics meets adrenaline. In this episode, we dive into a wild 24 hours of Russian drama, diplomatic chaos, and drone-fueled fireworks. From Moscow to Miami to Delhi, world leaders are spinning their versions of “peace,” but beneath the polished soundbites, the global chessboard is heating up fast. We start in Russia, where Vladimir Putin is back to his old-school tough talk — rejecting the latest U.S. peace plan and doubling down on his

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00:08:47

RH 12.4.25 | Russia: Putin Stalls Peace, EU Cash...

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2025/12/04

Buckle up — today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives headfirst into another chaotic 24 hours inside Putin’s world of high-stakes diplomacy, broken promises, and geopolitical theater. From failed peace talks and Russian oil fires to secret naval deals and NATO’s rising roar, we’re unpacking the power plays shaping the global board right now. President Vladimir Putin just wrapped a five-hour “constructive” showdown with Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — and by

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00:08:06

RH 12.4.25 | China Flexes Hard: Mega Fleet, Macron...

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2025/12/04

In today’s Restricted Handling Podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the biggest power play of the week as China turns the Pacific into its personal parade ground. From Beijing’s largest-ever naval deployment to a French presidential charm offensive that landed with more pandas than progress, this episode breaks down how Xi Jinping is flexing on every front — militarily, diplomatically, and technologically — all while tightening the screws at home. We start at sea, where over 100 Chinese warships are

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00:08:18

RH 12.3.25 | China: Warships, War Drills & Wobbling...

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2025/12/03

China’s trying to look unstoppable—but cracks are showing. In this explosive new episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into a packed 24 hours of high-stakes confrontations, military theatrics, and internal shakeups inside the People’s Republic. From the East China Sea to the halls of Beijing’s bureaucracy, it’s been a day of tension, turbulence, and a whole lot of saber-rattling. We start off with the China–Japan showdown heating up again around the disputed Senkaku (or Diaoyu)

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00:08:12

RH 12.3.25 | Russia: Putin’s Peace Fail, Pokrovsk...

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2025/12/03

Buckle up for one of the wildest 24 hours yet out of Moscow — this is RH 12.3.25 | Russia: Putin’s Peace Fail, Pokrovsk Fights On, Nukes Fizzle, and Black Sea Boils — and it’s everything you love about global chaos wrapped in one power-packed episode. This week’s Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into the Kremlin’s high-drama, no-progress “peace” summit. Remember those talks we teased yesterday? They finally happened — and surprise, surprise, Vladimir Putin tanked them. Trump’s envoy Steve

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00:10:19

RH 12.3.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia &...

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2025/12/03

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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00:27:53

Glenn & Ryan | Witkoff in Russia; Leaks, War,...

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2025/12/02

📩 Subscribe for Daily Intel - PDB-Style for FREE at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠restrictedhandling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.Dive into one of the most consequential and fast-moving geopolitical moments of the year as former CIA and US government veterans Ryan Fugit and Glenn Corn break down the surge of leaks, diplomatic maneuvering, battlefield realities, and Russian cognitive warfare shaping the Russia–Ukraine war right now.In this gripping episode of the Restricted Handling Podcast, Ryan and Glenn cut through the noise to deliver

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00:09:27

RH 12.2.25 | China: Missiles, Megabases & Maritime...

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2025/12/02

China’s week is off the rails — and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into the East China Sea standoff that’s turning into the geopolitical equivalent of a bar fight between Beijing and Tokyo. The Senkaku Islands dispute is heating up again, with Chinese and Japanese coast guards facing off for the second time in two weeks after Japan’s Prime Minister doubled down on defending Taiwan. Beijing’s not just talking tough — it’s trying to drag London

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00:09:01

RH 12.2.25 | Russia: Putin’s “Peace” Theater,...

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2025/12/02

Buckle up for another breakdown of global power plays in The Restricted Handling Podcast, where we cut through the Kremlin smoke and get straight to what’s really happening behind Russia’s iron-curtain theatrics. In this 12.2.25 episode, we’re diving deep into the latest chaos from Moscow, the battlefield grind in eastern Ukraine, and the diplomatic circus trying to pass itself off as a peace process. Vladimir Putin is once again center stage—this time hosting U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump

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00:09:33

RH 12.1.25 | China: Corruption, Crackdowns, and Control

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2025/12/01

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, your unfiltered look at global power plays, military moves, and covert chaos from Beijing to the Baltic. In this episode — “China: Corruption, Crackdowns, and Control” — we’re diving headfirst into a 24-hour whirlwind of Chinese and Russian maneuvering, military slowdowns, and gray-zone drama that’s reshaping the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific. The Chinese Communist Party is cleaning house — but it’s scrubbing away its own muscle in the

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00:08:54

RH 12.1.25 | Russia: Peace Talks, Drone Strikes &...

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2025/12/01

Welcome to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where global geopolitics meets high-energy analysis — the kind you actually want to listen to. In today’s episode, “RH 12.1.25 | Russia: Peace Talks, Drone Strikes & Putin’s China Play,” we break down the whirlwind of power plays, secret talks, and explosive developments shaking Russia, Ukraine, and beyond in the past 24 hours. We kick things off in sunny Florida (because of course that’s where world peace is negotiated now) as U.S. Secretary of State

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00:12:01

RH 11.29.25 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2025/11/29

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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00:09:07

RH 11.28.25 | China: Carriers, Nukes, Hong Kong Fire,...

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2025/11/28

Strap in—today’s episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast takes you straight into the heart of Beijing’s latest power plays, military theatrics, and regional chess moves. The pace isn’t slowing down; it’s accelerating. We’re talking aircraft carriers, nuclear posturing, tech espionage, and a deadly Hong Kong fire that’s testing Beijing’s grip just as much as its image. We kick off with China’s latest warning shot—literally and figuratively—toward Japan. The People’s Liberation Army wrapped up five

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00:07:55

RH 11.28.25 | Russia: Trump’s Peace Gamble, Putin’s...

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2025/11/28

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast — your unfiltered, high-energy, intelligence-style breakdown of global power plays, backroom deals, and battlefield shocks. In today’s episode, we dive into the chaos surrounding Donald Trump’s controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine — a deal that blindsided Europe, thrilled Moscow, and left Kyiv caught between a rock, a hard place, and a drone strike. This one’s packed with the kind of intrigue you can’t make up: Trump’s envoy and real estate

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00:09:14

RH 11.27.25 | China: Taiwan’s $40B Shield, Japan’s...

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2025/11/27

This episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives headfirst into one of the most volatile 24 hours in East Asia. From Beijing’s war of words to Taipei’s record-breaking defense budget, “RH 11.27.25 | China: Taiwan’s $40B Shield, Japan’s Defiance, Xi’s Threats, Trump’s Tightrope” breaks down the power plays, the posturing, and the pulse of a region on edge. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te just unveiled a $40 billion defense megaproject—a once-in-a-generation move to fortify the island against

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00:08:57

RH 11.27.25 | Russia: Leaks, Missiles, and the...

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2025/11/27

The latest episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into Moscow’s latest round of geopolitical chaos — and wow, it’s a wild one. The Kremlin’s talking peace while launching missiles, Washington’s peace team is leaking like a broken samovar, and Europe’s trying to clean up the diplomatic confetti flying everywhere. In this episode, we break down how Russia officially rejected any concessions in the U.S.-backed Ukraine peace plan just as explosive new leaks hit the headlines. Remember

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00:07:55

RH 11.26.25 | China: Xi Dials Trump, Japan Defies,...

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2025/11/26

Buckle up for today’s Restricted Handling Podcast, where the Indo-Pacific tension is dialed all the way up to eleven. It’s a whirlwind of diplomacy, deterrence, and drama as Xi Jinping picks up the phone to call Donald Trump, Japan stares Beijing down, and Taiwan unveils its biggest military budget in modern history. From carrier groups to soybeans, this episode has all the geopolitics of a Tom Clancy novel with a dash of late-night talk energy. We kick off with the Xi–Trump call that everyone’s

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00:07:53

RH 11.26.25 | Russia: Peace Talks, Drone Wars, and...

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2025/11/26

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where we cut through the noise of global chaos and tell you what’s really happening behind those headlines. In today’s episode — “Russia: Peace Talks, Drone Wars, and the Moscow Playbook” — we’re diving headfirst into one of the wildest 24-hour stretches in the Ukraine-Russia saga so far. The peace talks that were supposed to calm the war just got messier. Remember that “fine-tuned” Trump peace plan we talked about? Turns out it was fine-tuned by

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