World Ablaze with George Fontes - News Commentary, Politics, Social Issues

I break down Kharg Island's importance and the economic disaster that would befall Iran if the U.S. takes control. This could lead to the total collapse of the regime while also putting further strain on China's oil needs. The control of Kharg Island and Iran's oil could also lead to the seemingly unintentional position of the U.S. becoming both the largest producer of oil, and the largest exporter of oil.

Emmy-winning investigative journalist and television producer Rob Rosen joins the show to discuss his new book, Crimes of Omission: Distorted Justice – The Media’s War on Truth.Rob reveals how major national stories — from Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown (“hands up, don’t shoot”) to George Floyd, Freddie Gray, and beyond — were shaped not just by outright falsehoods, but by selective framing, rushed narratives, and critical facts omitted from coverage. Rob explores how journalism shifted from pursuing truth to becoming activists, and why public trust in the media has collapsed to historic lows.This isn’t a defense of bad policing or an attack on all journalists — it’s a candid examination of how “crimes of omission” have distorted justice, divided the country, and left people reacting to entirely different versions of reality.Grab a copy of Crimes of Omission wherever books are sold.https://www.rprmedia.net/book

I sit down with Daniel from Huginn & Muninn Intelligence (HM Intelligence) — a private intelligence firm founded by New Zealand military veterans, specializing in geopolitical analysis, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and training. Together, we cut through the noise to deliver no-nonsense insights on today's most pressing global flashpoints:-The escalating Iran conflict — from recent strikes, alliances, and the role of external intelligence support (including reported Russian involvement) to its broader implications for the Middle East and beyond.-The ongoing Ukraine war — updates on the battlefield, peace talk delays, and Putin's all in approach to save his position as leader of Russia.-The critical world of OSINT — how to spot legitimate sources, separate signal from noise, and avoid falling for manipulated narratives.-The pervasive spread of misinformation — Why it's thriving in social media ecosystems, and practical ways to discern facts from fiction.Daniel brings his expertise from HM Intelligence's focus on European geopolitics, corporate intelligence, and real-world OSINT/HUMINT methodologies to provide clear, actionable assessments — no vanilla takes, just straight talk on shaping events and decisions in a chaotic world. If you're tired of surface-level coverage and want unfiltered analysis from someone embedded in the intelligence space, this is the episode for you.https://hmintelligence.org/

Tom Joseph advocates for reforming U.S. elections—specifically the candidate nomination process—to ensure voters get representatives who truly align with their priorities rather than those influenced by big donors, party insiders, media, or gerrymandering.Tom Joseph is the founder and treasurer of America’s Main Street Party (mainstreetparty.org), a non-ideological political entity that uses technology and a "People’s Primary" system to nominate candidates for Congress. This approach aims to create a level playing field where: Potential nominees compete through multi-round endorsements from constituents (ordinary voters), with endorsements serving as the sole "currency."Wealth, political connections, outside money, and traditional party gatekeepers have no influence.The system operates as a free and equal alternative primary, bypassing or supplementing existing party structures without requiring new legislation initially.If the party achieves national status, the winner gains automatic ballot access in the general election.The core idea is to achieve fairer elections by focusing on genuine representation of voters' values—addressing issues like gerrymandering, elite control over nominations, and the lack of accountability in the current two-party-dominated system. Joseph positions this as a way to reclaim government "of the people" through accountability and grassroots-driven selection, often highlighting how traditional primaries favor insiders over everyday citizens. This concept ties into broader discussions on election reform, such as defeating gerrymandering via new party mechanisms (as Joseph has written about in outlets like IVN) and creating alternatives to polarized, donor-driven politics.https://www.mainstreetparty.org/

This bonus episode features me as a hustle having a discussion with Bruce Magee, host of The Weather'd Report, as we discuss the world's problems and relay our own frustrations.We tackle the war with Iran, China's global interest, being conquered by way of immigration and reproduction, and US domestic politics.

This bonus episode features me as a guest on Razor Wire where we discussed Iran, human brain cells being taught to play the video game Doom, Canada's euthanasia or assisted suicide policy, Zuckerberg's new Meta Orion AR Glasses, and much more.These guys cover the news and events of the week while taking time to rate beers and crack jokes. Razor Wire does a great job discussing major issue while keeping it fun. I had a great time on the show, and I encourage you to follow Razor wire and add them into your rotation, as their podcast is available everywhere.Razor Wire News Link:https://www.razorwirenews.com/