In this episode of Direct Impact with Rick Sanchez, Rick criticizes a staged NBC interview with President Joe Biden, suggesting it’s a diversion from his recent gaffes and implying internal Democratic Party turmoil as Nancy Pelosi reportedly seeks Biden’s removal. The episode also explores geopolitical shifts, noting China and Russia’s joint military exercises amid a new defense pact between the Philippines and Japan. Finally, Florida delegate Angie Wong joins the show to discuss the Republican mood heading into the 2024 election.

Even with the arms that have been dedicated to Ukraine (many of which have not made it to the front lines), Russia has over:

-3X the manpower
-13X as many aircraft
-7X as many military ships
-and 8X as many tanks.

So what if our giving Ukraine more and more weapons is only resulting in more Ukrainian deaths?

On this episode of Direct Impact, Ben Swann fills in for Rick Sanchez. Ben takes us through a recent but short-lived coup attempt in Bolivia, the second in just five years. Then, the EU signs a defense pact with Ukraine, ramping up already volatile tensions with Russia. Finally, a US State Department spokesperson defends the years-long detention of Julian Assange. Ben Swann is later joined by journalist Camila Escalante to discuss the role of lithium mining in Bolivia’s unstable politics.

What kind of war is the U.S. supporting between Israel and Hamas?

A trove of concrete evidence now exists suggesting that Israel allowed Oct. 7 to happen by:

1.) ignoring dozens of credible, specific warnings of an attack;

2.) threatening Israeli soldiers with legal action for trying to warn their superiors;

3.) and pulling troops away from the Israel-Gaza border.

So what was October 7th, actually?

In this episode of ""Direct Impact,"" guest host Ben Swann covers several major stories. First, Ukrainian forces used American ATACMS missiles to strike civilian areas in Crimea, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, raising questions about U.S. involvement. Then, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu contradicted the White House by stating there would be no end to the Gaza conflict until Hamas is eradicated, while hinting at potential conflict with Lebanon. The episode concludes with a discussion with veteran war correspondent Ghadi Francis, who shares her experiences covering conflicts in Gaza and other regions."