Download Episode. Scott interviewed British journalist Tom Secker about the Pentagon’s role in producing Top Gun: Maverick. The Department of Defense has an entire office set up to work with Hollywood. They give producers access to some military personnel as well as equipment in exchange for the final say over the script. Secker has gone through many documents over the years to find exactly what the military has changed in popular films. But with the Top Gun movies, the relationship is on a whole other level. Secker lays out the history of the first film, the sequel that got scrapped...
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News Roundup 5/23/2022
US News The Pentagon misspent covid relief funds. [Link] The Biden administration official makes Colombia a major non-NATO ally. [Link] Russia Zelensky warns Russia will come for America if Ukraine falls. [Link] A Ukrainian court ordered the arrest in absentia of former President Viktor Yanukovich. [Link] The US announced that allied countries would supply Harpoon missiles and a launcher to Ukraine. [Link] Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia will not depend on the West for anything and will increase ties with China. [Link] The US is considering sending special operations...
News Roundup 5/22/22
US News Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign manager admits the campaign was unsure if Russia interfered in the election, and Hillary approved giving the information to journalists anyway. [Link] Two Secret Service agents were sent home from South Korea after one assaulted a taxi driver while drunk. [Link] Haiti Recent gang clashes in Haiti killed nearly 200 people. [Link] Russia The $40 billion aid package to Ukraine includes more high-end weapons. [Link] The Pentagon says Ukraine is effectively using the Howitzers it gave to its military. [Link] A Ukrainian official said the US is working on...
UK & Allies Plan to Arm Ukraine, Moldova with ‘NATO Standard’ Weapons
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that London and a number of allies are developing a scheme to supply NATO-grade weapons to Moldova and Ukraine, as Kiev urges for increasingly advanced arms from Western partners despite billions in lethal aid already provided.
News Roundup 5/19/2022
US News Republicans are pushing back on Biden’s plan to retire the B83 nuclear weapon. [Link] The Biden administration pauses plans to roll out a disinformation board. [Link] Pentagon Press Sec John Kirby is moving to the White House National Security Council. [Link] Russia Turkey blocks the start of talks for NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. [Link] Turkey says its opposition to membership is firm. [Link] NATO believes all members will quickly approve of the two Nordic states joining. [Link] Finland says it will not host nuclear weapons or NATO bases. [Link] Activists who support...
News Roundup 5/17/2022
Cuba Biden will expand the number of flights to Cuba and restate a family reunification program ended by Trump. [Link] Russia The Senate passes the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. [Link] NATO pledges open-ended military support to Ukraine. [Link] France, Germany, and Italy favor a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine. [Link] Russia says there are no ongoing talks with Ukraine. [Link] Treasury Secretary Yellen called for tariffs on Russian fuel imports. [Link] China Yellen called on the West to band together to combat Chinese business practices. [Link] The US and Japan plan to release...
As Military Aid and Intel Sharing Increases, the U.S. Sleepwalks into the Russia-Ukraine War
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the U.S. has significantly escalated its support for Kyiv, both militarily and rhetorically, reflecting a growing mission creep that comes with the risk of provoking Moscow. Early on in the invasion, the U.S. was wary of confirming details of military aid, intelligence sharing, and training of Ukrainian forces. But now, U.S. officials are speaking openly about how Washington is helping Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Last week, anonymous U.S. officials speaking to the media claimed U.S. intelligence had helped Ukrainian forces kill Russian...
News Roundup 5/11/2022
US News The CDC estimates 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2021. [Link] Bodycam footage shows police killing a 75-year-old woman with dementia. [Link] The Pentagon tested microwave anti-drone weapons. [Link] Russia The White House says the next aid package to Ukraine should be passed by May 19. [Link] The House passes a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. [Link] Senator Tuberville says the US is risking war in Ukraine. [Link] Ukraine’s Kherson region leader appeals to Moscow for admission into the Russian Federation. [Link] Boris Johnson pushed Zelensky not to make an agreement...
News Roundup 5/6/2022
Brazil CIA Director William Burns told the Brazilian president not to cast doubts over the integrity of Brazil’s election. [Link] Russia Adam Kinzinger is struggling to enlist co-sponsors for his Russia war bill. [Link] Zelensky invites German leaders to Kiev in an effort to improve ties. [Link] Sweden says it received security assurances from the US for its NATO application period. [Link] The Russian Ambassador to the US said NATO is not taking the threat of nuclear war seriously enough. [Link] The New York Times reports the US is giving Ukraine intelligence to help kill Russian...
News Roundup 5/1/2022
US News Paypal bans Consortium News The FBI conducted millions of warrantless data searches last year. [Link] The FDA moves forward with a proposal to ban menthol cigarettes. [Link] The Biden administration creates a disinformation board. [Link] The Coast Guard stopped a boat carrying 64 Haitian migrants. [Link] Russia Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the next aid package will give Biden additional powers to seize and sell the assets of Russians. [Link] The Pentagon sees no evidence Russia plans to use nuclear weapons. [Link] Pentagon shipping long-range artillery to fight in...
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