Economic sanctions seek to impoverish and sicken the civilians of the sanctioned nation. They also place heavy economic costs on the civilians of nations imposing the sanctions. To add insult to injury, the track record of sanctions forcing political change is disgracefully bad as well.

Weekly Update --- It All Comes Back to NATO by Ron Paul Liberty Report

Politico today reports on how a "reluctant" big tech has decided to abandon its pro-free speech approach and take the side of the US government as the Russian war in Ukraine begins its second week. Are they kidding us? Also today, Biden Administration demands ten billion dollars for Ukraine and 20 billion for COVID. Free money! What could go wrong? And Massie stands up to the Washington war machine.

This week, your dearly loved hostess Jessica Green is out and the lovely Monica Perez from the Propaganda Report is filling in for her. She's so used to dissecting the news and getting past the bald-faced lies and we'll delve into what's really happening. Join us for a good time and probably a cocktail or two.

This week, we are joined by the wonderful Cat Cattinson. Once trans, Cat is a student of biology who decided to desist and detransition back to her natural femininity. The transgender activists would have you believe that medical gender transition is a universal good for those with gender dysphoria and that no one ever regrets their decision to transition. Cat disagrees. So, let's talk about that.

Despite assuring Americans last night that no troops would be sent to fight in Ukraine, President Biden assured the country that it would stand by its NATO allies. Many argue that this is a good argument against Ukraine's NATO membership in the first place - as then the US would be obligated to fight. What other moves might the US/EU make? No-fly zone? More weapons? Total oil embargo?