Reports suggest Venezuela holds a massive "shadow reserve" of Bitcoin. While the US could seize this for its Strategic Reserve, the plan faces a hurdle: the DOJ may be liquidating seized crypto in violation of President Trump's executive order.
Prediction markets are defying 2025's crypto stagnation. Following their accuracy in the 2024 U.S. election, platforms like Poly Market are attracting massive institutional attention. We explore if this sector is a sustainable innovation or just a temporary fad.
The claim that democracy is mathematically impossible isn't cynicism; it's logic. We explore the math behind decision-making, the flaws of First Past the Post and Ranked Choice Voting, and whether a truly fair election is just a theoretical dream.
Bulgaria’s transition to the Euro marks a historic economic shift. Despite political instability and 70% public opposition, the accession proceeds. We analyze the structural mechanics, potential for a Greek-style debt crisis, and implications for EU financial stability.
A fracture in the White House reveals a struggle between pivoting to Asia and escalating in Ukraine. As intelligence agencies gain influence, the conflict shifts from conventional battles to a shadowy campaign of asymmetric warfare.
Niall Ferguson views the removal of Maduro not as another Middle East misstep, but as a return to the Roosevelt Corollary. This assertive doctrine prioritizes Western Hemisphere stability and marks a critical pivot in the ongoing 'Cold War II' against authoritarian rivals.
U.S. forces executed a high-stakes strike capturing Nicolas Maduro. Former Special Rep Elliot Abrams and historian Niall Ferguson unpack the operational details, legal implications, and what this dramatic geopolitical pivot means for the future of Venezuela.
A seismic shift in Latin America: US forces have reportedly captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. We analyze the surgical nature of the operation, the complex web of backroom deals involved, and the implications for Great Power competition and the BRICS alliance.
Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, President Trump announced the US will temporarily administer Venezuela. Surprisingly, crypto markets surged on the news, deviating from their historical tendency to drop during geopolitical chaos events.
The official story of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting is full of holes. Journalist Ian Carroll spent years analyzing evidence that points to a far more complex event than the lone gunman narrative, involving physical impossibilities and potential state-level actors.
Following a $1B quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp offers an unapologetic defense of American meritocracy. From "builders" vs. critics to the ethics of AI, Karp argues that his software is a crucial instrument in the survival of Western values.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright exposes the hidden costs of the US grid. He details how renewable subsidies and nuclear regulations drive inflation, advocating a "humans first" strategy to power the coming AI revolution through natural gas and innovation.
Ukraine’s financial lifeline is fraying. With US support stalling and the €90bn EU loan deemed high-risk by investors, the burden shifts to Berlin. Germany now faces significant economic liability as the primary underwriter for Kiev’s continued war effort.
Peace remains elusive in Niall Ferguson’s 2026 forecast. He argues we are entrenched in "Cold War II"—a structural rivalry between the U.S. and China driving conflicts from Ukraine to Taiwan. Expect continued instability and proxy wars rather than global unity.
Former Trump official Sarah Isgur forecasts a volatile 2026, predicting a "turkey drop" of cabinet officials. She analyzes the constitutional tug-of-war and personnel crisis defining the administration as the midterms approach.
Joe Rogan and comedian James McCann explore the chasm between US liberty and Australian safety in JRE #2433. From the Ice Age to the AI singularity, they discuss the gritty reality of stand-up and the global collapse of trust in institutions.
