In this episode, Doug and his co-host dive into the controversy surrounding the use of the Signal app by top U.S. security officials and discuss the implications of leaked war plans. They analyze the U.S.'s involvement in Yemen, the intricacies of attacking Iran, and the chaotic situation in the Middle East. The conversation also covers the challenges of obtaining reliable news in a digital age, the impact of tariffs on the global economy, and China’s evolving stance towards the U.S. The hosts debate about unlocking pension savings in Europe, the threat of capital levies, and the potential privatization of the TSA. Finally, they touch on the rising copper prices and what this could mean for the economy. They wrap up with a look at the future of European migration trends and the ongoing challenges in finding credible information on global events.

00:00 Introduction and Signal App Controversy 01:44 US Military and Yemen Conflict 04:32 Israel and Middle East Tensions 06:10 Signal Chats and War Ethics 18:10 Government Overstaffing and Waste 22:24 Economic Policies and Tariffs 28:01 Mark Carney's Public Comment and Trump's Statements 28:21 Concerns Over the Digital Euro and European Savings 28:52 European Exodus: Where to Go? 31:31 Unlocking Savings: Historical Context and Implications 34:10 Trump's Government Reallocations and Capital Levies 38:19 Epic City: Islamic Property Development in Texas 48:01 Copper Prices and Economic Predictions 51:54 Gold Stocks and Market Outlook 53:00 Conclusion and Farewell