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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.

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00:08:20

RH 10.7.25 | Russia’s Phase 0, Drone Wars, Tomahawks...

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2025/10/07

Buckle up, because this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into one of the most intense 24-hour cycles in global security this year. Russia is flexing hard, Europe’s nerves are fraying, and Ukraine just delivered one of its deepest strikes inside Russian territory yet — all while Washington, Brussels, and Tehran make moves that could reshape the next phase of the war. We start with Moscow’s latest stunt: Russia is rolling out “Phase Zero” — the information and psychological

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00:08:38

RH 10.6.25 | China: Spies, Satellites, Stealth Jets &...

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2025/10/06

Buckle up — this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast dives straight into China’s latest global power plays, and it’s a wild mix of espionage, tech warfare, and high-flying ambition. From satellites hovering over Ukraine to secret oil deals with Iran, Beijing is rewriting the playbook for 21st-century power — and doing it with stealth (literally and figuratively). We start with breaking developments in Ukraine, where Chinese reconnaissance satellites allegedly helped Russia refine its missile

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00:08:30

RH 10.6.25 | Russia Strikes, China Spies, Ukraine...

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2025/10/06

The Restricted Handling Podcast is back with another hard-hitting, high-energy breakdown of the world’s most volatile front lines — and this one’s packed. In “RH 10.6.25 | Russia Strikes, China Spies, Ukraine Hits Back,” we dive straight into the chaos rocking Eastern Europe and beyond. From Vladimir Putin’s latest threats to China’s not-so-secret spy games, this episode’s got the kind of real-world intrigue that feels ripped from a geopolitical thriller — except it’s all happening right

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00:11:41

RH Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2025/10/04

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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00:08:49

RH 10.3.25 | China Drills, Carriers, Scarborough,...

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2025/10/03

Get ready for another high-octane ride on The Restricted Handling Podcast! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the hottest developments out of China and across the Indo-Pacific, with a mix of strategic seriousness and a little pop culture punch to keep things lively. We kick things off in the Taiwan Strait, where tensions are dialed up to eleven. Taiwan’s National Day is right around the corner, and everyone’s wondering: will Beijing roll out another round of large-scale military drills like

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00:08:32

RH 10.3.25 | Russia: Putin’s Threats, Trump’s Shift,...

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2025/10/03

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast! Putin cranks up the volume at the Valdai Club in Sochi, threatening “convincing countermeasures” against Europe’s growing militarization while simultaneously trying to charm Donald Trump. He mocks NATO’s warnings of Russian aggression as “nonsense,” yet warns that US Tomahawk missile transfers to Ukraine would bring a “new stage of escalation.” The performance is classic Kremlin theater: scare Europe, sweet-talk Washington, and hope the West

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00:29:18

RH Glenn/Ryan - Israeli Ceasefire? Hamas Disarming?...

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2025/10/02

Today we're diving deep and analyzing the proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal, how Russia continues messing up the neighborhood, and what this all means during a government shutdown! Get the RH Daily Intel Brief delivered to your inbox for FREE every weekday covering Russia, China, North Korea, the Middle East, Economics/Sanctions, Cool Spy Stories and more...sign up at www.restrictedhandling.com.Welcome back to the Restricted Handling Podcast with Ryan Fugit (former Army and CIA officer)

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00:12:21

RH 10.1.25 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia &...

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2025/10/01

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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00:08:24

RH 10.1.25 | China: Taiwan Lawfare, Russia Training,...

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2025/10/01

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast! In today’s episode, “RH 10.1.25 | China: Taiwan Lawfare, Russia Training, EU Spy Scandal, Cyber Ops, Naval Harassment,” we dive headfirst into some of the most urgent geopolitical moves shaking the global stage. If you thought China was just flexing in the South China Sea, think again—this episode peels back the layers on Beijing’s multi-domain campaign: lawfare, espionage, cyber operations, and military muscle. First, we break down Taiwan’s warning

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00:09:07

RH 10.1.25 | Russia: Sabotage, Zaporizhzhia, Drone...

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2025/10/01

Get ready for another hard-hitting dive into the chaos of today’s global security landscape. RH 10.1.25 | Russia: Sabotage, Zaporizhzhia, Drone Wall, Czech Ammo, Taiwan Oil brings you straight into the latest flashpoints—from nuclear brinkmanship to covert sabotage plots—delivered with the energy and clarity you expect from The Restricted Handling Podcast. This episode takes you behind the headlines into the very real threats shaking Europe, NATO, and Ukraine’s survival. We start with Russia’s

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00:08:13

RH 9.30.25 | China Missiles, Taiwan Pressure,...

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2025/09/30

Strap in for this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast as we dive headfirst into the latest wave of China headlines shaking up the Indo-Pacific and beyond. From missile stockpiles and drone squadrons to Arctic ambitions and AI showdowns, this one’s packed tighter than a PLA missile silo. We kick things off with the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, which just boosted its arsenal to a staggering 3,500 missiles, including the hypersonic DF-17 and the infamous DF-26 “Guam Express.” This

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00:09:33

RH 9.30.25 | Russia, Tomahawks, Drones & Moldova

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2025/09/30

Strap in for today’s edition of The Restricted Handling Podcast, where we cut through the noise and bring you the sharpest updates from the frontlines of global security. In this episode, “RH 9.30.25 | Russia, Tomahawks, Drones & Moldova,” we’re breaking down the latest from Europe, Washington, and beyond—with just enough energy to keep it entertaining while we cover some very serious business. First up: Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dropped the hammer, declaring Europe “no longer at

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00:08:26

RH 9.29.25 | China: Cyber Power, Taiwan Pressure, NK...

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2025/09/29

Strap in, because this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast takes you straight into the heart of China’s latest power plays—and they’re coming fast and from every direction. From the shadows of cyberspace to the high seas of the Taiwan Strait, Beijing is flexing like never before, and we’re breaking it all down in a way that keeps you hooked. We start with the jaw-dropping rise of China’s Ministry of State Security. Once a shadowy domestic watchdog, the MSS is now running some of the most

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00:08:22

RH 9.29.25 | Russia Strikes Kyiv, Violates NATO...

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2025/09/29

Russia is testing limits in the air, on the ground, and in the political arena—and this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast breaks it all down with energy, edge, and clarity. RH 9.29.25 | Russia Strikes Kyiv, Violates NATO Skies, Moldova Defies Kremlin, Tomahawks Loom, Oil Fades delivers a deep dive into one of the most volatile weeks of the war so far. We start with Russia’s massive overnight assault on Ukraine—nearly 650 drones and missiles fired in one of the biggest attacks of the war

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00:07:18

RH 9.26.25 | China Soybeans, Drones, Sub Wars &...

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2025/09/26

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast! AllRH 9.26.25 | China Soybeans, Drones, Sub Wars & Summit Talk, OfWe kick off with Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s high-profile New York visit—the first by a Chinese premier in nearly a decade. He compared the U.S.–China relationship to a married couple that bickers but can’t break up, pitching stability to Wall Street power players like Goldman Sachs and Citadel. With Trump and Xi potentially lining up summits in South Korea, Beijing, and the U.S

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00:07:51

RH 9.26.25 | Russia: Fuel Bans, NATO Probes, Nuke...

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2025/09/26

Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast—your no-nonsense, high-energy take on global security and intelligence. In today’s episode we’re diving into a wild 24-hour stretch that feels like a Tom Clancy plotline meets a Cold War rerun, only with more drones, satellites, and internet trolls. First up, Russia is inflating its battlefield wins again, pumping up numbers like it’s chasing a Guinness World Record for exaggeration. Moscow says thousands of square kilometers have fallen, but the

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00:09:32

RH 9.25.25 | Russia: Paper Tiger, Nukes, Drones & Gas...

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2025/09/25

Welcome to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where we cut through the noise and bring you the sharpest, most unfiltered takes on global security. Today’s episode is loaded—seriously, this one has everything from nuclear threats to drone wars to gas station rationing across Russia. Buckle up. President Donald Trump just flipped the script at the United Nations, declaring Ukraine can take all of its territory back with NATO’s support. He even called Russia a “paper tiger,” throwing shade at Moscow’s

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00:09:47

RH 9.25.25 | China Drones, Xinjiang, Pacific Push,...

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2025/09/25

Welcome to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where we break down the biggest moves on the global chessboard with energy, edge, and clarity. In this episode, “RH 9.25.25 | China Drones, Xinjiang, Pacific Push, Censorship, Typhoon,” we dive deep into some of the most pressing stories shaping the geopolitical landscape today—stories that mix military innovation, authoritarian control, Pacific power plays, and the raw force of nature. We start with the bombshell revelations about China’s drone experts

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00:08:03

RH 9.24.25 | Russia: Trump’s Pivot, NATO Airspace,...

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2025/09/24

Get ready for another hard-hitting breakdown on The Restricted Handling Podcast as we dive into one of the most explosive weeks yet in the Russia-Ukraine war and its ripple effects across NATO, Europe, and beyond. In this episode, “RH 9.24.25 | Russia: Trump’s Pivot, NATO Airspace, Ukraine’s Drone War, Torture Report, Moldova Ops”, we cover the chaos, the strategy, and the high-stakes moves shaping global security right now.First up: Donald Trump’s shocking pivot on Ukraine. Just weeks after cozying

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00:07:42

RH 9.24.25 | China, Russia, Taiwan, Nukes & Latin...

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2025/09/24

Strap in for another high-energy breakdown on The Restricted Handling Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the global chessboard where China, Russia, the U.S., and a whole lineup of players are moving pieces in ways that could reshape the next decade. If you’re tracking international security, geopolitics, or just want to understand why the headlines are heating up, this one’s for you. We kick off with Ukraine and the big question: can Donald Trump actually change Xi Jinping’s stance on

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