Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!

This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)

The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?

In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.

As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?

Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...

Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.

Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?

In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.

Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.

Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.

Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.

This chapter isn't ...

A dying farming sector: Trump's trade war has pushed many US farmers into bankrupcy.

Farming was major GDP contributor:

• U.S. agricultural exports are a significant contributor to the nation's GDP, representing a substantial portion of the overall economy and generating substantial economic activity beyond the farm gate.
• Agriculture, food, and related industries contribute significantly to the U.S. GDP. In 2023, this sector accounted for roughly $1.53 trillion, or 5.6% of the total GDP.

(Side note: to make situation worse, weather god is not helping too.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/farmers-trump-tariffs-bailout-extreme-weather.)

https://thebusinessjournal.com/farm-bankruptcies-surge-as-costs-outpace-crops/#:~:text=The%20latest%20data%20from%20the,of%20599%20fillings%20in%202019.

China's imports of American soybeans and pork plunged to zero in early May and have yet to recover despite the US-China tariff truce, suggesting the trade war may have done lasting damage to US farming sector.

Is US wheat sector on the verge of a total collapse?

The United States has said that Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney “caved” to demands from the White House after his government abruptly scrapped their digital services tax on US technology companies, which was set to go into effect on Monday.

(Side note: Canada is not caving in, its buying time to deal with USA. Trump has successfully turn a super close US- Canadian relation to become a "Russian- Ukrainian " like relation.)

Carney is actively touring around and fast track to set up trade options with other nations.

https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/lng-canada-ships-first-major-cargo-from-bc-8102774