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Welcome to Rivera and Reeves, where we break through the bias and tackle the biggest stories with zero patience for media nonsense! In this episode, Meseidy welcomes back geopolitics commentator Amanda Peterson to dive into Trump's first 100 days on the global stage. From the "not-so-chaotic" beginning of Trump 2.0 to the Department of Defense shake-ups, they analyze how Trump's approach to Russia, Ukraine, China, and Iran is reshaping America's role in the world. Is Trump's "peace through strength" strategy working, or is it just salesman talk?
Plus, get the inside scoop on what those rare earth mineral deals with Ukraine really mean for America's future. Pull up a chair and join this unfiltered conversation on what's actually happening with U.S. foreign policy.
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Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:41 Guest Introduction and Episode Focus
01:13 Trump's Foreign Policy in the First 100 Days
01:55 Department of Defense and Foreign Policy Challenges
02:35 Merch Announcement and Inside Jokes
03:16 Trump's Bold Promises and Realities
05:08 Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Rare Earth Mineral Deal
10:09 China's Influence and Global Dynamics
13:24 US Foreign Policy and Global Partnerships
23:13 Population Decline and Economic Strategies
27:05 India-China Relations and Trade Deals
30:37 Tensions Between CCP and PLA
31:20 China's Propaganda and AI-Generated Videos
31:51 Concerns Over China's Trade Deals and Defense Spending
32:24 American Culture's Global Influence
33:20 Department of Defense Drama and Firings
38:05 Internal Conflicts and Leadership Issues
40:04 Speculations on Iran and Middle East Policies
56:23 Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Challenges
01:00:11 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
ConnectMeseidy - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]
Rachel - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]
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Welcome to Rivera and Reeves, where we break through the bias and tackle the biggest stories with zero patience for media nonsense! In this episode, Meseidy welcomes back geopolitics commentator Amanda Peterson to dive into Trump's first 100 days on the global stage. From the "not-so-chaotic" beginning of Trump 2.0 to the Department of Defense shake-ups, they analyze how Trump's approach to Russia, Ukraine, China, and Iran is reshaping America's role in the world. Is Trump's "peace through strength" strategy working, or is it just salesman talk?
Plus, get the inside scoop on what those rare earth mineral deals with Ukraine really mean for America's future. Pull up a chair and join this unfiltered conversation on what's actually happening with U.S. foreign policy.
Connect with Amanda!
Love what you’re hearing and want even more? Join us as a paid supporter on Substack! As a subscriber, you’ll unlock ad-free podcast episodes, full access to our archives, and exclusive subscriber-only perks like bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and our in-the-moment reaction videos. Plus, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to cut through the media spin and deliver sharp, honest analysis every week.
Subscribe now
Your subscription helps us stay independent and keep creating the content you love. So why wait? Support the show and subscribe today!
Get R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:41 Guest Introduction and Episode Focus
01:13 Trump's Foreign Policy in the First 100 Days
01:55 Department of Defense and Foreign Policy Challenges
02:35 Merch Announcement and Inside Jokes
03:16 Trump's Bold Promises and Realities
05:08 Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Rare Earth Mineral Deal
10:09 China's Influence and Global Dynamics
13:24 US Foreign Policy and Global Partnerships
23:13 Population Decline and Economic Strategies
27:05 India-China Relations and Trade Deals
30:37 Tensions Between CCP and PLA
31:20 China's Propaganda and AI-Generated Videos
31:51 Concerns Over China's Trade Deals and Defense Spending
32:24 American Culture's Global Influence
33:20 Department of Defense Drama and Firings
38:05 Internal Conflicts and Leadership Issues
40:04 Speculations on Iran and Middle East Policies
56:23 Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Challenges
01:00:11 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
ConnectMeseidy - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]
Rachel - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]
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