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  • Season 2, Episode 22: I sense a pattern here...

    Hey all! We’ve got another episode hot off the press—

    This time, we are talking about another NATO member (a smaller one) that has been having significant problems with holding a government over the past few years. The government has collapsed three times, and power is being consolidated outside the center, probably leading to (you guessed it) more instability. Which country is it? Listen and find out!

    I think we’re starting to get the hang of this—and if you think so too PLEASE like, comment, and subscribe. We sincerely appreciate all of the feedback that we get!

    Or, reach out at [email protected]

    Thanks and take care!

    Dave and Gavin

    Share this with anyone or anything, even your favorite pet rock!



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    12 min
  • Season 2, Episode 21: Off to the glue factory

    Hello all! Today, we are filling you in about a major upcoming development in Southeast Asia. This is an episode you don’t want to miss and is a saga we have been — and will continue to follow for the foreseeable future.



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    22 min
  • Season 2, Episode 20: Poland's big announcements

    Poland has made some big announcements in the last week. Listen into to find out what they are and how they are likely to change the military framework of Europe and NATO.

    Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. We really appreciate it!

    Thanks,

    Dave and Gavin



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    12 min
  • Season 2, Episode 19: Things are falling in Korea

    You’ll learn something about Korea that few people outside of Korea know about in less than 10 minutes.

    Last week, a couple of South Korean KF-16 pilots dropped 8 bombs on civilians.

    Listen to find out who got bombed, and what these people were doing there in the first place.

    As always, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.

    Thanks for listening,

    Dave and Gavin



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    9 min
  • Season 2, Episode 18: Xi's got eyes on you!

    Hello all! This is a quick episode about Afghanistan, a highly underreported topic today. Listen and find out why the Chinese want in, the Taliban want China, and what this means for the world.

    Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

    All the best,

    Dave and Gavin



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    5 min
  • Season 2, Episode 17: Unintended Consequences of Peace in Ukraine

    Hey all! Here’s a hearty On the Fringe welcome to our new subscribers!

    If you haven’t yet, subscribe now!

    This week, we are talking about the war in Ukraine from a different angle—not about what the US, Ukraine, and Russia (and other countries) are working out behind the scenes—but about what happens to thousands of fighters as well as the economies of two states that have shifted in the last three years.

    * Why has Russia been able to survive economically, and can it do so in the future?

    * What will happen to Ukraine, regardless of who is leading it?

    * If the war slows down, thousands of fighters from different countries will go home…and then what will they do?

    If you like the episode, please share it with someone, like, comment, or subscribe. We sincerely appreciate it any and all feedback.

    Thanks again for listening!



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    16 min
  • Season 2, Episode 16: Great Game, Great Lakes

    Hey all! We are trying something new again—we have a short teaser for our main episode this week about the war in Ukraine. At first glance, you might think we are nuts..but we are On the Fringe.

    Come back later this week and have a listen once it comes out. You’ll be glad you did!

    And don’t forget to subscribe. Just click the button below!

    Take care all,

    Dave and Gavin



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    5 min
  • Season 2, Episode 15: Congo the Third

    Hello all!

    If you’re a bit lost on why the situation is falling apart in Congo, listen to this episode.

    This is our third episode on Congo so far—and at this rate, we may be doing many more. Listen as Gavin and I dive more into the situation and how it is continuing to fall apart piece by piece and pull the entire region down with it.

    This is largely a SITREP (situational report) hitting the key points that you need to know. If we missed anything, please let us know!

    Thanks for listening, and if you haven’t please like, comment, share, or subscribe :) we appreciate it!



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    19 min
  • Season 2, Episode 14: Paul Kagame

    Hello all! On this new episode we have a biography about Paul Kagame, the current (and four-term) President of Rwanda.

    If you’ve been keeping up with African news over the last decades his name will ring a bell…and if you haven’t, you’re going to be on the fast track to knowing more about one of the most important people in the world today and in the coming decade

    Listen to hear more about him and what we see for the future, and why little Rwanda is making the big moves into Congo that it is. If you are curious about WHY the Congo situation is falling apart and what might happen after—this will give you some clues.

    Thanks for listening, as always! Like, comment, and subscribe and pass it on :)

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    12 min
  • Season 2, Episode 12b: The Future of Education

    This is a first for us— Listen to Episode 12a (the first take on this) here

    We recorded an episode twice and are releasing BOTH of them on basically the same subject: the future of education and how AI is making the current structure of educational system obsolete.

    The admin guy and the head of curriculum development at most schools probably wouldn’t like this episode very much, but they really do have a monumental challenge on their hands. If you don’t work in education, listen in to hear what we think needs to be done to start solving this growing worldwide crisis and how AI will continue to impact another major part of society.

    It aint gonna be easy, and for millions, it won’t be pretty.

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    20 min

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