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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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05:29

RH 4.25.26 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2026/04/25

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ 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

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07:18

RH 4.24.26 | Iran and the Middle East: U.S. Military...

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2026/04/24

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive into the heart of the ongoing Iran conflict and its impact on the broader Middle East. The U.S. has stepped up its military presence in the region, with a third aircraft carrier, the USS George H.W. Bush, joining the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln. This brings the total to over 200 aircraft and 15,000 sailors, creating a formidable force in

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07:37

RH 4.24.26 | Russia: Internet Blackouts, FSB Power...

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2026/04/24

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode, we dive into the latest developments coming out of Russia and Ukraine. From Putin's crackdown on mobile internet blackouts to the growing power of the FSB, things are heating up behind the Kremlin's walls. With rising public frustration over internet disruptions and economic sanctions, Russia's internal struggle is becoming more apparent. But don't think it's all just about control and

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06:13

RH 4.24.26 | China's Yuan Surge, AI Theft, Taiwan...

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2026/04/24

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest shifts in China's global influence and its geopolitical moves. From the surge of the yuan in international trade to Beijing's ever-tightening grip on AI technology, China's influence is growing stronger and more visible. We're bringing you up to speed on the current state of play as Beijing's financial, military, and tech strategies converge with rising

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07:09

RH 4.23.26 | China: Taiwan, Cyber Power, and Rare...

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2026/04/23

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're diving deep into China's military muscle, cyber dominance, and how Taiwan is staying tough despite growing international pressure. From Lai Ching-te's canceled trip to Eswatini to China's ongoing cyber power push, we're breaking down how these developments are shifting the global balance. We kick off with an update on Taiwan, which is facing

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06:40

RH 4.23.26 | Russia: Drones, Economic Struggles, and...

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2026/04/23

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In today's episode, we're diving into Russia's latest moves on the geopolitical chessboard. From escalating drone warfare to internal economic struggles, we're covering it all. Russia continues to struggle under the weight of its own financial troubles, but the Kremlin's staying in the game. We'll talk about the situation with Russia's oil exports, how their internal security is ramping up, and why their economic

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05:37

RH 4.22.26 | Economic & Sanctions Deep Dive: Russia &...

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2026/04/22

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ 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

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06:38

RH 4.22.26 | China Flexes, Japan Arms Up, Taiwan's...

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2026/04/22

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Welcome to another packed episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast! In today's show, we're diving deep into the shifting tides of global geopolitics with a special focus on China, Taiwan, and Japan. Strap in because things are moving fast. First up, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te had to cancel his much-anticipated trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar pulled the plug on overflight

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07:09

RH 4.22.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Ceasefire,...

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2026/04/22

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Tensions are high and stakes even higher as the US and Iran navigate their rocky relationship in the Middle East. In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest developments surrounding the Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and the high-level diplomatic games being played. US President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran, buying time for peace talks, but there's a twist-Tehran's not backing down and

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06:47

RH 4.22.26 | Russia's Struggles, Ukraine's...

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2026/04/22

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Russia is in deep trouble, and Ukraine is showing no signs of slowing down. In today's episode, we break down the latest developments with Russia's increasingly embarrassing military claims, the mounting economic pressures it's facing, and the latest strategic moves from Kyiv. Whether it's Russia exaggerating its territorial gains in Ukraine or Ukraine's innovative defense tactics like intercepting drones with

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07:19

RH 4.21.26 | Iran and the Middle East: U.S. Navy...

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2026/04/21

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ The tension between the US and Iran is reaching a boiling point. In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're breaking down the latest developments in the Middle East that you won't want to miss. As the US and Iran brace for a critical round of peace talks, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate. From a dramatic US Navy operation where a ship was seized after defying the naval

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07:07

RH 4.21.26 | Russia's Economic Strain, Drone Warfare,...

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2026/04/21

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode, we're diving into the latest geopolitical headlines, starting with Russia's economic meltdown. The Kremlin's trying to keep its financial boat afloat, but the cracks are showing. The economy is struggling, and Russia's manufacturing sectors are feeling the burn, especially as they try to fund the war in Ukraine. But don't be fooled—while the West focuses on sanctions, Moscow's internal issues are

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07:50

RH 4.21.26 | China: Tech Crackdowns, Rare Earth...

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2026/04/21

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ Welcome to another action-packed episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast. In today's episode, we're diving into some of the biggest moves China's making on the world stage. From the latest in tech crackdowns to military flexes in the Taiwan Strait, we've got a lot to unpack. And don't worry, we're not skipping the details that matter. You'll hear about China's expanding space infrastructure, the latest updates

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01:05:59

Russia Losing 2,300 Drones Per Month: Inside Drone...

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2026/04/20

This is what modern warfare actually looks like from the front lines. 👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast at https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ to get a daily intel brief on Russia, China, Iran, Economics/Sanctions, Espionage, and more In this episode, Ryan Fugit and Glenn Corn are joined by Zhan, a deputy commander in Ukraine's Third Army Corps, responsible for air defense operations on one of the most complex battlefields in the world. Zhan went from serving in the merchant navy to

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07:32

RH 4.20.26 | Iran and the Middle East: Hormuz...

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2026/04/20

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ The Strait of Hormuz is back at the center of the world's attention, and this week it is not just rhetoric. The US Navy seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska after a six-hour standoff in the Gulf of Oman, firing into its engine room and boarding it with Marines. That single action has raised the temperature across the Middle East, sent oil prices climbing above ninety-five dollars per barrel, and put a

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07:41

RH 4.20.26 | China Satellites, Hormuz, and Taiwan...

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2026/04/20

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ China is not just watching the battlefield. It is shaping what the world sees. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down how Chinese commercial satellites have quietly become a major factor in the Iran conflict, how Xi Jinping is positioning himself as a voice of stability in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and why PLA naval maneuvers around Taiwan and Japan are anything but routine.

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09:01

RH 4.20.26 | Russia: Oil Waiver, Bulgaria Shift,...

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2026/04/20

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down a strategic week that connects the Black Sea to the Strait of Hormuz and shows just how global this war has become. The headline story is energy. The United States extended a sanctions waiver allowing Russian oil already at sea to be sold through mid May, citing instability caused by the US Israel war with Iran and disruptions in the Strait

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05:19

What's Coming Up Next Week in the World: 2026.04.19...

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2026/04/19

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ This week on The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're looking ahead to a packed week of geopolitical action that could shape global stability, economic futures, and diplomatic relations. From high-level EU summits to the clock ticking on the US-Iran ceasefire, there's no shortage of major events to track. First up: Tuesday, April 21st, will see the EU's Foreign Affairs Council convening in Luxembourg, with Ukraine and

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06:10

RH 4.18.26 | Saturday Spy Stories Deep Dive

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2026/04/18

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ 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

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06:00

RH 4.17.26 | China: Iran, Taiwan Tensions, Vietnam...

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2026/04/17

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/ In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive deep into China's strategic moves across the globe and how its actions are shaping the geopolitical landscape. From its cautious stance on the US-Iran conflict to its growing influence in Southeast Asia, China is making waves. We take a closer look at how China's diplomatic play in the Middle East is designed to avoid entanglement while still

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