Today we chat with friend of the show, independent political analyst Dan Welch, regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, really focusing in on the Nordstream explosions, rumors of nuclear weapons usage, and the mindset of the war that is presented to/absorbed by many in the West, especially the US.

Shownotes

Analyst: Who can smell the gas? Winds of change disperse the stench of Old World lies as Russia, China rise

Frank talk with Biden on Ukraine may help

Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin's warnings explained

Gazprom makes Nord Stream 2 supply gesture even as Italy and Moldova suffer new supply woes

Russia’s Novak Says Possible to Repair Nord Stream Pipelines

German minister asks for more ‘solidarity’ from U.S. and EU to help lower soaring natural gas prices as winter approaches

German minister criticizes U.S. over ‘astronomical’ natural gas prices

Energy traders are making a killing exporting US natural gas to Europe as prices soar - with some single shipments bringing in $200 million