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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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00:05:38

TMM 7.24.25 | China: Summit Shade, Sanctions Dodge,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Welcome to “The Mad Minute”—your daily shot of global intelligence, military moves, and geopolitical gamesmanship! In today’s episode, TMM 7.24.25 | China: Summit Shade, Sanctions Dodge, Cyber Hits & Arctic Moves, we’re diving headfirst into the world’s most high-stakes chessboard, with China front and center in every headline that matters. What’s the story this week? The EU and China just tried to patch up their relationship at a tense Beijing summit, but instead of hugs and handshakes, it’s

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00:05:35

TMM 7.24.25 | Russia Talks Stall, Drones Fly, North...

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2025/07/24

Welcome back to The Mad Minute. In today’s episode, we rip through the wildest headlines of July 24, 2025, with our signature blend of straight facts, sharp wit, and no patience for autocrats. Here’s what’s on the hot plate: Ukraine and Russia’s latest round of “peace” talks in Istanbul go nowhere fast—less progress than a Russian traffic jam. Right after, both sides swap missiles and drones across the Black Sea, turning Odesa and Sochi into unwelcome highlights on the war map. Ukraine’s

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00:09:42

TMM Deep Dive: Ukraine's Battlefield Laboratory:...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In this episode of TMM Deep Dive: Ukraine's Battlefield Laboratory: Testing the Future of War, we’re taking you behind the frontlines of one of the most innovative defense strategies in modern warfare: Ukraine's Battlefield Laboratory: Testing the Future of War. With its war-torn landscape providing the backdrop, Ukraine is turning its battlefield into a high-tech proving ground, where cutting-edge weapons—ranging from military drones to advanced missile systems—are being tested in real

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00:05:57

TMM 7.23.25 | Russia: Talks, Drones, Sabotage &...

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2025/07/23

Welcome to today’s episode of The Mad Minute—your one-stop shop for all things geopolitics, where we break down the latest and greatest in international affairs. Buckle up because today, we’re diving deep into the ever-intensifying situation with Russia and Ukraine. The drama is heating up, and we’ve got all the juicy details you need to know, fast. We start with a major update on the ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. After months of tension and zero real breakthroughs, both sides are

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00:06:09

TMM 7.23.25 | China: Hacks, Tariffs, Dams & Purges

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2025/07/23

In this episode of The Mad Minute, we dive deep into China’s latest global moves that are making waves across cyber, trade, and geopolitics. From state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting U.S. government agencies to an ambitious new mega-dam project causing international friction, we break down the key developments that are shaping the future of U.S.-China relations. And just when you thought the drama couldn't get more intense, we unpack Xi Jinping's ongoing purge within the PLA, potentially

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00:06:18

TMM 7.22.25 | China: Purges, Taiwan Drills, Trade...

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2025/07/22

Welcome to The Mad Minute – Episode: “TMM 7.22.25 | China: Purges, Taiwan Drills, Trade Fights, Stealth Jets, Exit Bans”! Get ready for a rapid-fire rundown of the most pressing, weirdest, and wildest moves coming out of China and the Indo-Pacific region as of July 22, 2025! In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into China’s shrinking military brain trust, Taiwan’s next-level war games, trade drama with the West, and all the hi-tech stealth flexing you can handle. Plus, we’re breaking down China’s

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00:06:01

TMM 7.22.25 | Russia – Drones, Patriots, Peace Talks,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Welcome to “The Mad Minute,” where global headlines get the Red Bull treatment! In this high-energy July 22, 2025 episode—TMM 7.22.25 | Russia – Drones, Patriots, Peace Talks, Corruption & Cyber Chaos—we break down everything you need to know about the latest Russia-Ukraine frontlines, international power moves, and the real-life tech wars shaping tomorrow’s headlines. What’s hot in this episode? We’re talking Russia’s insane escalation in drone and missile warfare, as the Kremlin unleashes

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00:05:33

TMM 7.21.25 | China Dams, Mineral Muscle, Exit Bans &...

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2025/07/21

Dive into another high-voltage episode of “The Mad Minute” as we rip through the world’s hottest security, tech, and global affairs headlines—with China front and center. In “TMM 7.21.25 | China Dams, Mineral Muscle, Exit Bans & Carrier Showdown,” we take you behind the headlines for a ride through the seismic events shaping the U.S., Europe, and Asia’s future. We kick off with China’s jaw-dropping new megaproject: construction has started on the world’s largest hydropower dam along Tibet’s

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00:06:09

TMM 7.21.25 | Russia: Drones, Deadlines, and...

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2025/07/21

Welcome to TMM 7.21.25 | Russia: Drones, Deadlines, and Diplomatic Dodge—your essential Mad Minute download on the Russia-Ukraine war, where today’s frontlines meet pop culture and strategic insight. If you want sharp, energetic analysis that cuts through the headlines and actually makes geopolitics interesting, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. This week, we take you right into the heart of the action as the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters a new era: the dawn of the drone arms race. Hear

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00:05:30

TMM 7.18.25 | China Flexes, Taiwan Preps, U.S. Watches

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2025/07/18

Welcome to The Mad Minute podcast. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into China’s aggressive military moves, Taiwan’s intense preparations for a potential invasion, and the U.S. playing its part in this high-stakes international thriller. First up, China is flexing its muscles in the Pacific, sending its two aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, deep into waters near Japan and Guam, breaking through the "First Island Chain" like it's just another Monday morning. Meanwhile, Taiwan,

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00:06:09

TMM 7.18.25 | Russia's Economic Struggles, Drones,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Welcome to another episode of The Mad Minute podcast! In today’s action-packed episode, we dive into the latest developments from Russia and Ukraine, with a serious dose of intel, tech, and military tactics that are reshaping the battlefield and the global economy. We start by unpacking the economic mess Russia is in. Despite the Kremlin’s best efforts to maintain the appearance of stability, the country’s economy is crumbling under the weight of falling oil prices, sky-high military spending, and a

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00:05:08

TMM 7.17.25 | China: Taiwan Drills, Cyber Attacks &...

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2025/07/17

Welcome to TMM 7.17.25 | China: Taiwan Drills, Cyber Attacks & Undersea Spying, where we break down the latest and greatest happenings in the world of international security, with a laser focus on China’s growing influence and military pressure on Taiwan. In this episode, we dive into the intensifying military drills taking place in Taiwan, as the island conducts its largest-ever defense exercise amid rising fears of a potential Chinese invasion. From air raid sirens blaring through the streets

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00:05:11

TMM 7.17.25 | Russia Strikes, Nukes, Vigilantes & POW...

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2025/07/17

Welcome to The Mad Minute podcast, where we break down the hottest geopolitical news in a way that’s both insightful and, yes, entertaining. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the latest from Russia, from missile strikes to nuclear threats, and the chaos unfolding on their homefront. Hold onto your seats – it’s a wild ride! On today’s episode, we’re covering Russia’s deliberate missile strike on a Polish-owned factory in Ukraine. But hold on, it’s not just the missiles that are making waves. In

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00:05:53

TMM 7.16.25 | China Chips, War Drills, Digital ID &...

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2025/07/16

Welcome back to The Mad Minute—the only podcast that serves you global power plays, high-stakes security drama, and jaw-dropping tech twists, all with enough energy to keep you two steps ahead of the headlines. In today’s episode, “TMM 7.16.25 | China Chips, War Drills, Digital ID & Microsoft’s Cloud Risk,” we take you on a rapid-fire, no-holds-barred ride through the biggest developments shaking up the world order. Buckle up as we dive into how President Trump just flipped the script on the

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00:05:40

TMM 7.16.25 | Russia, Patriots, Kim’s Engineers, and...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Welcome to The Mad Minute—your essential daily blast of global intrigue, defense drama, and international politics, delivered with just the right dose of energy. In today’s episode, “TMM 7.16.25 | Russia, Patriots, Kim’s Engineers, and the 50-Day Standoff,” we cut through the chaos and serve up everything you need to know about the world’s hottest security flashpoints—all in under 10 minutes. What’s inside? This episode packs a punch with rapid-fire updates and expert analysis on the latest

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00:05:39

TMM 7.15.25 | China Tariffs, Chip Flip, Digital...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Welcome to “The Mad Minute”—your lightning-fast, no-fluff, sometimes irreverent source for everything world affairs. In TMM 7.15.25 | China Tariffs, Chip Flip, Digital Dragnet, and Pacific Power Plays, we break down the top international stories that matter most—without the snooze fest. If you want the latest on China, U.S. trade policy, advanced technology, military maneuvering in the Pacific, and what’s really happening behind the headlines, this is your must-listen global security

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00:06:35

TMM 7.15.25 | Russia: Patriots, Tariffs, and the Kyiv...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Get ready for the wildest ride in global security this week with The Mad Minute! In this episode—“TMM 7.15.25 | Russia: Patriots, Tariffs, and the Kyiv Shake-Up”—we’re tearing into the latest international drama hotter than a Moscow summer and spicier than Russian Twitter after a drone strike. President Trump just flipped the Ukraine script, announcing a NATO-funded U.S. Patriot missile bonanza that will make Russian pilots think twice before clocking in. The “Patriots” we’re talking about aren’t

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00:08:47

TMM 7.14.25 | Russia: Patriots Inbound, SBU Strikes...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Welcome to The Mad Minute, your daily front-row seat to the world’s hottest geopolitical and military action! In this explosive episode, we’re diving headfirst into the sharpest headlines out of Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, with a focus on all things strategy, intelligence, and cutting-edge tech. In today’s episode: President Donald Trump shocks the globe by greenlighting U.S. Patriot missile systems for Ukraine, and here’s the kicker—the European Union is footing the entire bill! Find out how this

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00:09:03

TMM 7.14.25 | China, Philippines-Taiwan Tighten Up,...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Get ready for a rapid-fire, no-fluff dive into the Indo-Pacific’s hottest security and geopolitical stories in TMM 7.14.25 | China, Philippines-Taiwan Tighten Up, Carrier Flex, Russia-Iran Sync! This week’s “Mad Minute” delivers a high-energy, expert breakdown on the biggest moves and behind-the-scenes deals shaping U.S., Chinese, and regional power dynamics—all in a style that’s as fun as it is smart. We kick off with a look at the unexpected but fast-growing security and intelligence partnership

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00:07:55

TMM 7.11.25 | Russia Seizes Assets, Trump Arms...

The Restricted Handling Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Welcome to The Mad Minute (TMM) – your fast-paced dive into the most important global headlines of the day. In this episode, we’re covering key developments from Russia's economic shifts and foreign policy maneuvers to new arms deals for Ukraine and the unfolding political drama in Moldova. It’s a wild ride through a world in constant flux – and we’ve got the highlights you need. First up, we talk about the $50 billion worth of assets that Russia has seized in recent years, transforming itself

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