Source: Alex Christoforou youtube
Description:
Trump just scored his biggest diplomatic win yet brokering a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on Victory Day 2026 that held through the entire Moscow parade, complete with a 1,000-prisoner swap from each side.
Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down the full picture from Athens: how Putin's stark warning that Russia was fighting "the entire NATO block" set the stage, why the US quietly called off Ukraine's planned drone strikes, and what Zelensky's laughable spin about "granting permission for the parade" tells us about the information war being waged in real time.
Beyond Ukraine, Alex examines Iran's Foreign Minister Arachi defiantly claiming missile inventory is at 120% not the 75% cited by the CIA as US Patriot stockpiles are reportedly burned through, the Gulf states sign $17 billion in arms contracts that won't be delivered for years, and Washington sanctions Chinese companies just days before Trump's Beijing summit.
With Kier Starmer vowing to "break with the status quo" while promising more Ukraine funding and a deeper EU embrace, and the EU's "Europe Day" getting demolished in the comments for trying to upstage Victory Day, one question keeps rising to the surface: is the Western establishment so detached from reality that it can no longer see itself losing?
Alex Christoforou | PUTIN calls out NATO. Trump scores Russia-Ukraine ceasefire WIN. Starmer ready to CRUSH Status Quo | May 9, 2026
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Iran,
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Seyed M. Marandi | Iran Just DROPPED A BOMBSHELL Response to US Blockade | May 9, 2026
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Israel,
Nima Alkhorshid,
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Andrei Martyanov | Iran's Missiles STRIKE Three US Destroyers as Trump Restarts WAR | May 8, 2026
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China,
Danny Haiphong,
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube, smoothiex12.blogspot.com
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Andrei Martyanov joins to discuss the massive retaliation from Iran to US attack on a tanker and port infrastructure as the war that Trump claims is over soon reignites in a big way.
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Andrei Martyanov joins to discuss the massive retaliation from Iran to US attack on a tanker and port infrastructure as the war that Trump claims is over soon reignites in a big way.
Prof. John Mearsheimer | XI IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT' – TRUMP WILL GO TO CHINA WEAK, STUCK IN IRAN | May 8, 2026
Source: Rachel Blevins youtube
Description:
While the U.S. and Iran trade clashes in the Persian Gulf, President Trump is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing next week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Trump seems to want to push Iran into a deal, so that he can have something to stand on, Tehran is saying “not so fast.”
Dr. John Mearsheimer, an author, international relations expert and professor at the University of Chicago, noted that Iran has shown no sign that it is willing to compromise on its demands, especially when it comes to its nuclear program, defensive capabilities and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Description:
While the U.S. and Iran trade clashes in the Persian Gulf, President Trump is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing next week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Trump seems to want to push Iran into a deal, so that he can have something to stand on, Tehran is saying “not so fast.”
Dr. John Mearsheimer, an author, international relations expert and professor at the University of Chicago, noted that Iran has shown no sign that it is willing to compromise on its demands, especially when it comes to its nuclear program, defensive capabilities and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Dark Journalist | UFO File Alert Missing Scientists Exotic Tech Bombshell! | May 8, 2026
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Source: darkjournalist.com
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Description:
UFO FILE ALERT CONTROLLED DISCLOSURE REVEALED...TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DATA DROP
MISSING SCIENTISTS EXOTIC TECHNOLOGY BOMBSHELL!
David Icke | Disclosure, HantaVirus, and What They're Not Telling You | May 9, 2026
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Source: davidicke.com
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A new virus scare, oil shock, and alien disclosure — all at the same time? David Icke explores how major fear narratives may be used to overwhelm public attention and shape perception. From Hantavirus headlines to UFO revelations.
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A new virus scare, oil shock, and alien disclosure — all at the same time? David Icke explores how major fear narratives may be used to overwhelm public attention and shape perception. From Hantavirus headlines to UFO revelations.
John Kiriakou Unleashed | THE REAL CIA HISTORY, S*xpionage, Black Ops & MORE | May 8, 2026
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Jay Dyer,
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Source: Jay Dyer youtube
Description:
This trimmed down version includes images and basically functions as a mini-documentary.
Description:
This trimmed down version includes images and basically functions as a mini-documentary.
Larry Johnson | Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE | May 8, 2026
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Iran,
Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Nima Alkhorshid,
Russia,
Trump
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Alex Krainer | Ceasefire in the US-Iran War Is Over — Trump Is Trapped & Defeated | May 8, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
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BassForge | Ancient Megalithic Temples Were Spaceships for Consciousness | May 8, 2026
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Michael Phillip,
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Source: THIRD EYE DROPS with Michael Phillip youtube
Description:
What if ancient temples were actually functional "spaceships for consciousness"? In this episode, I sit down with esoteric polymath @BassForge_us to bridge the gap between technology, engineering, ancient metaphysics, and the suppressed ancient alchemical technology. We explore the possibility that some megalithic sites were designed as resonant hardware, using specific materials and geometry to control signal flow, tune the human subtle body and connect initiates directly to higher consciousness.
Description:
What if ancient temples were actually functional "spaceships for consciousness"? In this episode, I sit down with esoteric polymath @BassForge_us to bridge the gap between technology, engineering, ancient metaphysics, and the suppressed ancient alchemical technology. We explore the possibility that some megalithic sites were designed as resonant hardware, using specific materials and geometry to control signal flow, tune the human subtle body and connect initiates directly to higher consciousness.
We also riff on:
- Why temples may act more like "routers" or filters for higher intelligence than physical dwellings
- The Osirian Mystery: Evidence of 90Hz resonance
- The mysterious scoop marks at ancient sites
- The potential use of water and sound for spiritual navigation
Forbidden Physics:
The Thunderstorm Generator, zero-point energy, and how plasma technology connects to the ancient Egyptian Jed Pillar
-Plato and Pythagoras' geometric secrets and why they were so valuable
- Why temples may act more like "routers" or filters for higher intelligence than physical dwellings
- The Osirian Mystery: Evidence of 90Hz resonance
- The mysterious scoop marks at ancient sites
- The potential use of water and sound for spiritual navigation
Forbidden Physics:
The Thunderstorm Generator, zero-point energy, and how plasma technology connects to the ancient Egyptian Jed Pillar
-Plato and Pythagoras' geometric secrets and why they were so valuable
New World Next Week | Throwing Sacred Cows Off Hantavirus Cruise Ships | May 8, 2026
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James Corbett,
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Pilato,
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Source: NewWorldNextWeek.com, corbettreport.com, mediamonarchy.com
Description:
This week on New World Next Week: globalists on track for 2030 as food prices set to skyrocket; there’s a hantavirus freakout on the high seas; and MIA goes MIA from King Cudi tour as she speaks truth on stage.
Show Notes:
Story #1: The Food Inflation Crisis Will Soon Be All Investors Are Talking About
U.S. Insists Iran Ceasefire Not Over Despite Attacks In Strait Of Hormuz
Amsterdam Bans Ads For Meat, Fossil Fuels In Sweeping Crackdown; Part Of Plan To Reach Carbon Neutrality By 2050, Cut Meat Consumption In Half
IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are “Implausible” – Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk
“No Quick Fixes”: Supply-Chain Deep Dive Shows Beef Prices To Remain High
Amid Shortage Concerns, Japan Works To Secure Sufficient Supplies Of Key Raw Materials
Image: “Me gearing up to visit Bill Gates if I ever get bit by one of his bio-engineered ticks that makes you allergic to red meat”
#MorningMonarchy: April 29, 2026 – Minnesota Farmers Skipping Planting Season Amid Rising Fuel, Fertilizer Costs
#MorningMonarchy: May 6, 2026 – Digital Price Labels Coming To Every Wal-Mart Shelf In America By Year’s End
Story #2: Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Unfolded On Cruise Ship Weeks Before It Was Identified
WHO Tracing Over 80 People On Flight Taken By Hantavirus Victim
Japan Says Hantavirus Spread Risk Low; Urges Public To Stay Calm
WHO Member States Agree To Extend Negotiations On Pathogen Access, Benefit Sharing Annex
No Pandemic Agreement Annex by World Health Assembly, Says Civil Society
Spirit Airlines Shutting Down After Rescue Talks Collapse
Former Fauci Aide Charged With Concealing Covid Records; David Morens Accused Manipulating Correspondence Related To Outbreak Of Pandemic
Description:
This week on New World Next Week: globalists on track for 2030 as food prices set to skyrocket; there’s a hantavirus freakout on the high seas; and MIA goes MIA from King Cudi tour as she speaks truth on stage.
Show Notes:
Story #1: The Food Inflation Crisis Will Soon Be All Investors Are Talking About
U.S. Insists Iran Ceasefire Not Over Despite Attacks In Strait Of Hormuz
Amsterdam Bans Ads For Meat, Fossil Fuels In Sweeping Crackdown; Part Of Plan To Reach Carbon Neutrality By 2050, Cut Meat Consumption In Half
IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are “Implausible” – Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk
“No Quick Fixes”: Supply-Chain Deep Dive Shows Beef Prices To Remain High
Amid Shortage Concerns, Japan Works To Secure Sufficient Supplies Of Key Raw Materials
Image: “Me gearing up to visit Bill Gates if I ever get bit by one of his bio-engineered ticks that makes you allergic to red meat”
#MorningMonarchy: April 29, 2026 – Minnesota Farmers Skipping Planting Season Amid Rising Fuel, Fertilizer Costs
#MorningMonarchy: May 6, 2026 – Digital Price Labels Coming To Every Wal-Mart Shelf In America By Year’s End
Story #2: Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Unfolded On Cruise Ship Weeks Before It Was Identified
WHO Tracing Over 80 People On Flight Taken By Hantavirus Victim
Japan Says Hantavirus Spread Risk Low; Urges Public To Stay Calm
WHO Member States Agree To Extend Negotiations On Pathogen Access, Benefit Sharing Annex
No Pandemic Agreement Annex by World Health Assembly, Says Civil Society
Spirit Airlines Shutting Down After Rescue Talks Collapse
Former Fauci Aide Charged With Concealing Covid Records; David Morens Accused Manipulating Correspondence Related To Outbreak Of Pandemic
Press For Truth | Move Over COVID-19(84) It’s The Hantavirus’s Time to Shine!! | May 7, 2026
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Source: Press For Truth youtube
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Are they trying to roll out COVID 2.0 with Hantavirus?
In this video, Dan Dicks of Press For Truth breaks down the latest cruise ship outbreak scare being pushed by the WHO.
Rare rodent virus, predictive programming from Gavi, pre-made vaccines, and the usual fear machine all returning right on schedule.
From lefties begging for masks again to the WHO admitting they “need this incident” for more global control, this stinks of the same playbook we rejected in 2020.
Description:
Are they trying to roll out COVID 2.0 with Hantavirus?
In this video, Dan Dicks of Press For Truth breaks down the latest cruise ship outbreak scare being pushed by the WHO.
Rare rodent virus, predictive programming from Gavi, pre-made vaccines, and the usual fear machine all returning right on schedule.
From lefties begging for masks again to the WHO admitting they “need this incident” for more global control, this stinks of the same playbook we rejected in 2020.
We must see through the fear and say NO louder than ever.
Lori Williams | Communicating with Your Future Self | May 8, 2026
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Source: New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove youtube
Description:
Lori Williams is author of Monitoring: A Guide for Remote Viewing and Professional Intuitive Teams and also Boundless: Your How-To Guide To Practical Remote Viewing. She is founder and president of Intuitive Specialists. She is very active as a trainer of remote viewers.
Lori explains how individuals can communicate with their future selves by deliberately creating time loops using techniques from associative remote viewing. She outlines practical methods involving body-based signals, structured feedback, and short training cycles to enhance intuitive decision-making. Williams also discusses the importance of practice, emotional neutrality, and consistent feedback in developing reliable access to future-derived insight.
Description:
Lori Williams is author of Monitoring: A Guide for Remote Viewing and Professional Intuitive Teams and also Boundless: Your How-To Guide To Practical Remote Viewing. She is founder and president of Intuitive Specialists. She is very active as a trainer of remote viewers.
Lori explains how individuals can communicate with their future selves by deliberately creating time loops using techniques from associative remote viewing. She outlines practical methods involving body-based signals, structured feedback, and short training cycles to enhance intuitive decision-making. Williams also discusses the importance of practice, emotional neutrality, and consistent feedback in developing reliable access to future-derived insight.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:36 Foundations of body signals
00:13:12 Creating time loops
00:19:48 Feedback and learning
00:26:24 Practical decision making
00:33:00 Associative remote viewing
00:39:36 Group experiments and results
00:46:12 Emotional factors and safety
00:52:48 Limits and philosophical context
00:59:24 Conclusion
(Recorded on Friday April 17, 2026)
00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:36 Foundations of body signals
00:13:12 Creating time loops
00:19:48 Feedback and learning
00:26:24 Practical decision making
00:33:00 Associative remote viewing
00:39:36 Group experiments and results
00:46:12 Emotional factors and safety
00:52:48 Limits and philosophical context
00:59:24 Conclusion
(Recorded on Friday April 17, 2026)
Tom Campbell | Conscious AI, Afterlife Gatekeepers & Shared OBE’s | May 7, 2026
Source: Higher Journeys Podcast youtube, my-big-toe.com
Description:
Tom Campbell of the "My Big TOE" books joins Alexis to share how he was taught by Robert Monroe how to have shared out of body experiences and also how he was summoned to help several people cross over into the afterlife. Plus, he'll share his thoughts on artificial intelligence as conscious and aware "beings" and how he taught them how to remote view!
Description:
Tom Campbell of the "My Big TOE" books joins Alexis to share how he was taught by Robert Monroe how to have shared out of body experiences and also how he was summoned to help several people cross over into the afterlife. Plus, he'll share his thoughts on artificial intelligence as conscious and aware "beings" and how he taught them how to remote view!
Seyed M. Marandi | Iran DESTROYS MQ-9 Drone Over Hormuz, Gulf States HUMILIATE Trump | May 7, 2026
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Danny Haiphong,
Iran,
Israel,
Prof. Mohammad Marandi,
Russia,
Trump
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
Description:
Mohammad Marandi joins the show to discuss the latest developments in Iran's retaliation to the war as Trump shows major signs of desperation for a deal on US terms. We review the latest news and analysis on not only the war, but the regional situation in West Asia and the state of the empire in day 69 of US Israeli aggression.
Description:
Mohammad Marandi joins the show to discuss the latest developments in Iran's retaliation to the war as Trump shows major signs of desperation for a deal on US terms. We review the latest news and analysis on not only the war, but the regional situation in West Asia and the state of the empire in day 69 of US Israeli aggression.
The Corbett Report | How to Deal With Authorities – #SolutionsWatch | May 6, 2026
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Source: corbettreport.com
Description:
A listener writes in to ask when, if and how voluntaryists and the liberty minded should engage with representatives of the state. James recruits the Independent Media Alliance panel (and some special guests) to respond.
Show Notes & Comments
Description:
A listener writes in to ask when, if and how voluntaryists and the liberty minded should engage with representatives of the state. James recruits the Independent Media Alliance panel (and some special guests) to respond.
Show Notes & Comments
Colonel Douglas Macgregor | Iran Just Exposed the Worst of America | May 7, 2026
Source: Cyrus Janssen youtube
Description:
In this powerful interview, I sit down with Douglas Macgregor to break down the stunning failure of Operation Freedom and what it reveals about the United States’ strategy in Iran.
We dive into what went wrong on the battlefield, why Iran proved far more resilient than expected, and how rising oil prices and global instability are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. Colonel Macgregor shares his unfiltered perspective on whether the U.S. ever had a real endgame, how this conflict compares to past wars like Iraq and Afghanistan, and what the future of the Middle East could look like in the months ahead. This is a must-watch conversation on the shifting balance of global power and the consequences of a strategy that may have backfired.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro to Colonel Macgregor
01:15 - Why Trump is Lost in Iran
05:32 - Has Iran Been Rebuilding New Missiles?
10:00 - Was Operation Freedom a Failure?
15:11 - Why the US Will Invade Iran in Future
22:32 - Why China Stood Up to Trump Over Iran
28:00 - Has the United States Just Admitted Defeat?
32:02 - Is the US Blockade Against Iran a Failure?
36:55 - Is Iran Stronger Today Than Before the War?
39:50 - What is the Exit for the US from Iran War?
44:25 - Final Thoughts
Description:
In this powerful interview, I sit down with Douglas Macgregor to break down the stunning failure of Operation Freedom and what it reveals about the United States’ strategy in Iran.
We dive into what went wrong on the battlefield, why Iran proved far more resilient than expected, and how rising oil prices and global instability are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. Colonel Macgregor shares his unfiltered perspective on whether the U.S. ever had a real endgame, how this conflict compares to past wars like Iraq and Afghanistan, and what the future of the Middle East could look like in the months ahead. This is a must-watch conversation on the shifting balance of global power and the consequences of a strategy that may have backfired.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro to Colonel Macgregor
01:15 - Why Trump is Lost in Iran
05:32 - Has Iran Been Rebuilding New Missiles?
10:00 - Was Operation Freedom a Failure?
15:11 - Why the US Will Invade Iran in Future
22:32 - Why China Stood Up to Trump Over Iran
28:00 - Has the United States Just Admitted Defeat?
32:02 - Is the US Blockade Against Iran a Failure?
36:55 - Is Iran Stronger Today Than Before the War?
39:50 - What is the Exit for the US from Iran War?
44:25 - Final Thoughts
Jeffrey Sachs | Iran Miscalculation Could Trigger a Decade-Long Economic Crisis | The Duran | May 7, 2026
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Alex Krainer | Why This Military Comeback Changes EVERYTHING | May 7, 2026
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Peter Schiff | Dollar Breaking Point - Debt & Energy Crisis | May 7, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Peter Schiff is the CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management and the host of the Peter Schiff Show. Schiff explains why the dollar is reaching its breaking point - Debt crisis, energy crisis, agriculture crisis, failed government interventions in the market, and investments fleeing the US.
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Peter Schiff is the CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management and the host of the Peter Schiff Show. Schiff explains why the dollar is reaching its breaking point - Debt crisis, energy crisis, agriculture crisis, failed government interventions in the market, and investments fleeing the US.
Prof. Jiang Xueqin | The WWIII Chessboard | May 7, 2026
Predictive History youtube
Description:
In this Thursday, May 7, 2026 lecture to his Beijing high school students, Professor Jiang explains the worldview and strategy of the four major participants of World War III.
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In this Thursday, May 7, 2026 lecture to his Beijing high school students, Professor Jiang explains the worldview and strategy of the four major participants of World War III.
Col. Larry Wilkerson | Rogue State America - Decay of a Superpower | May 6, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
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Russia,
Trump
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the moral collapse of the US as its hegemonic position faltered. Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State.
Description:
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the moral collapse of the US as its hegemonic position faltered. Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State.
Tom Campbell | Out of Body Experiences: Examples and Advice for Success | May 6, 2026
Source: my-big-TOE.com
Description:
The participants of the March 2026 Patreon event ask their questions of Tom Campbell. Tom gives advice on his vast experience with OOBE. How to manage them on your own, and keep your focus with the right approach.
Description:
The participants of the March 2026 Patreon event ask their questions of Tom Campbell. Tom gives advice on his vast experience with OOBE. How to manage them on your own, and keep your focus with the right approach.
Alex Christoforou | Epic Fury Ends, Project Freedom on Pause. Zelensky Ceasefire Crumbles as SWEDEN Monitors Black Sea | May 6, 2026
Larry Johnson & Stanislav Krapivnik | Is Trump on the Final Countdown to Armageddon? | May 6, 2026
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Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
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Catherine Austin Fitts | Humanity's Awakening, AI, Fake Christians and Solutions
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Derrick Broze,
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Source: The Conscious Resistance Network bitchute, solari.com
Description:
On April 26, 2026, journalist Derrick Broze interviewed Catherine Austin Fitts, the founder of the Solari Report at Confluence in Central, Texas. Catherine shares her perspective on the progress of humanity’s awakening, her thoughts on using Artificial Intelligence, how Christians have been fooled to support Israel’s violence and murder, and why Solari’s “Young Builders” program is part of the solution.
Catherine Austin Fitts is the founder of the Solari Report and former Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the 1st Bush administration.
Description:
On April 26, 2026, journalist Derrick Broze interviewed Catherine Austin Fitts, the founder of the Solari Report at Confluence in Central, Texas. Catherine shares her perspective on the progress of humanity’s awakening, her thoughts on using Artificial Intelligence, how Christians have been fooled to support Israel’s violence and murder, and why Solari’s “Young Builders” program is part of the solution.
Catherine Austin Fitts is the founder of the Solari Report and former Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the 1st Bush administration.
Scott Ritter | IRAN UNLEASHES MISSILES! Trump CAVES, UAE & Israel PANIC! | May 6, 2026
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Iran,
Israel,
Nima Alkhorshid,
Russia,
Scott Ritter,
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Pepe Escobar | China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz | May 6, 2026
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Iran,
Israel,
Nima Alkhorshid,
Pepe Escobar,
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Laith Marouf | Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed | May 6, 2026
Trita Parsi | US Superpower Myth Shattered | The Duran | May 6, 2026
Source: The Duran youtube
Description:
Iran has achieved what almost no country has managed in the post-Cold War era, a strategic defeat of the United States military without being knocked out on the first punch. In a landmark conversation on The Duran, Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou sit down with Trita Parsi to dissect exactly how America's 40-year obsession with finding a "silver bullet" against Iran has brought Washington to its weakest position in the Middle East since 1979.
Parsi argues that the naval blockade of Iran sold to Trump as the final pressure tool that would force capitulation was built on dangerously flimsy analysis, and that the window for Trump to negotiate a genuine exit and spin it as a win is rapidly closing. From Iran's nuclear calculus and the prospect of a grand bargain replacing the JCPOA, to the long-term unraveling of the American security umbrella across the Gulf states, this episode maps out the tectonic shift now reshaping the global order. The question is no longer whether US primacy in the Middle East is ending it's whether Washington will recognize it in time to leave on its own terms.
Description:
Iran has achieved what almost no country has managed in the post-Cold War era, a strategic defeat of the United States military without being knocked out on the first punch. In a landmark conversation on The Duran, Alexander Mercouris and Alex Christoforou sit down with Trita Parsi to dissect exactly how America's 40-year obsession with finding a "silver bullet" against Iran has brought Washington to its weakest position in the Middle East since 1979.
Parsi argues that the naval blockade of Iran sold to Trump as the final pressure tool that would force capitulation was built on dangerously flimsy analysis, and that the window for Trump to negotiate a genuine exit and spin it as a win is rapidly closing. From Iran's nuclear calculus and the prospect of a grand bargain replacing the JCPOA, to the long-term unraveling of the American security umbrella across the Gulf states, this episode maps out the tectonic shift now reshaping the global order. The question is no longer whether US primacy in the Middle East is ending it's whether Washington will recognize it in time to leave on its own terms.
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction — Trita Parsi joins The Duran for the first time
00:00:51 Where to follow Trita Parsi: Substack, Twitter, Quincy Institute
00:01:17 Setting the scene: yesterday's Hormuz events and what they mean
00:02:18 The blockade as a failed silver bullet — Parsi's key article explained
00:03:26 40 years of US "silver bullet" thinking on Iran — and why it always fails
00:04:42 Why the ceasefire was lopsided against Iran from the start
00:05:55 Iran only accepted the ceasefire under pressure from China and Pakistan
00:07:10 Why the US Navy won't actually escort ships through Hormuz
00:08:20 UAE drone strike: Iran signals it still has escalation dominance
00:09:38 Iran's original opposition to the ceasefire — the inside story
00:10:28 What would it actually take to force open the Strait of Hormuz?
00:11:36 The real military answer: occupying 1,500km of Iranian coastline
00:14:13 A watershed moment: the US failed to knock out an adversary on first punch
00:16:19 Can this strategy be replicated by other states? Implications for China and Russia
00:17:29 Why this is a strategic defeat — not just a stalemate
00:18:22 The end of US global primacy: from NSS documents to battlefield reality
00:19:38 GCC states begin to diversify away from the American security umbrella
00:21:06 The psychological blow — when strategic defeat hits home inside America
00:22:09 Iran's hostage crisis legacy and why admitting defeat to Iran is uniquely painful
00:23:40 Trump's remaining window: he can still spin a deal as a win
00:24:38 What a real deal looks like — nuclear compromise plus sanctions relief
00:26:52 Will Iran compromise? How the war may have hardened Iranian positions
00:28:47 Iran's nuclear calculus: sprint to a weapon or negotiate?
00:29:53 Iran's grand bargain: full sanctions removal, non-aggression pact, UN guarantee
00:31:38 Is the US heading for a Middle East withdrawal after 35 years?
00:33:31 The danger of Iran framing a US withdrawal as a demand rather than a choice
00:35:36 The decline of US diplomacy — and can it be reformed?
00:37:56 Obama's JCPOA as the exception — and the secret Oman channel that broke the deadlock
00:39:45 Stop listening to Israeli-aligned advisers — Parsi's direct message to Trump
00:40:47 How Trump could overwhelm the foreign policy blob and win the public
00:41:29 Closing — where to follow Trita Parsi's work
00:00:00 Introduction — Trita Parsi joins The Duran for the first time
00:00:51 Where to follow Trita Parsi: Substack, Twitter, Quincy Institute
00:01:17 Setting the scene: yesterday's Hormuz events and what they mean
00:02:18 The blockade as a failed silver bullet — Parsi's key article explained
00:03:26 40 years of US "silver bullet" thinking on Iran — and why it always fails
00:04:42 Why the ceasefire was lopsided against Iran from the start
00:05:55 Iran only accepted the ceasefire under pressure from China and Pakistan
00:07:10 Why the US Navy won't actually escort ships through Hormuz
00:08:20 UAE drone strike: Iran signals it still has escalation dominance
00:09:38 Iran's original opposition to the ceasefire — the inside story
00:10:28 What would it actually take to force open the Strait of Hormuz?
00:11:36 The real military answer: occupying 1,500km of Iranian coastline
00:14:13 A watershed moment: the US failed to knock out an adversary on first punch
00:16:19 Can this strategy be replicated by other states? Implications for China and Russia
00:17:29 Why this is a strategic defeat — not just a stalemate
00:18:22 The end of US global primacy: from NSS documents to battlefield reality
00:19:38 GCC states begin to diversify away from the American security umbrella
00:21:06 The psychological blow — when strategic defeat hits home inside America
00:22:09 Iran's hostage crisis legacy and why admitting defeat to Iran is uniquely painful
00:23:40 Trump's remaining window: he can still spin a deal as a win
00:24:38 What a real deal looks like — nuclear compromise plus sanctions relief
00:26:52 Will Iran compromise? How the war may have hardened Iranian positions
00:28:47 Iran's nuclear calculus: sprint to a weapon or negotiate?
00:29:53 Iran's grand bargain: full sanctions removal, non-aggression pact, UN guarantee
00:31:38 Is the US heading for a Middle East withdrawal after 35 years?
00:33:31 The danger of Iran framing a US withdrawal as a demand rather than a choice
00:35:36 The decline of US diplomacy — and can it be reformed?
00:37:56 Obama's JCPOA as the exception — and the secret Oman channel that broke the deadlock
00:39:45 Stop listening to Israeli-aligned advisers — Parsi's direct message to Trump
00:40:47 How Trump could overwhelm the foreign policy blob and win the public
00:41:29 Closing — where to follow Trita Parsi's work
Scott Ritter | Iran Fires Missiles at UAE, 'Project Freedom' COLLAPSES as Trump PANICS | May 5, 2026
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
Description:
Former UN weapons inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter joins to discuss Iran's missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz targeting the UAE and US warships, as well as the US response. Is War back on? This stream covers the latest escalation with one of the most important voices in geopolitics.
Description:
Former UN weapons inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter joins to discuss Iran's missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz targeting the UAE and US warships, as well as the US response. Is War back on? This stream covers the latest escalation with one of the most important voices in geopolitics.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | Trump's Only 2 Choices w/IRAN WAR | May 5, 2026
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China,
Colonel Douglas Macgregor,
Iran,
Israel,
Lt Col Daniel Davis,
Russia,
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Col. Larry Wilkerson | Iran ROCKS Two U.S. Destroyers – 30 Refueling Jets Airborne! WAR IS HERE | May 5, 2026
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Col. Larry Wilkerson,
Iran,
Israel,
Nima Alkhorshid,
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Trump
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Source: Dialogue Works YouTube
John Helmer | China’s Unthinkable Move, Iran’s Response to US, New Middle East Reality | May 5, 2026
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Israel,
John Helmer,
Nima Alkhorshid,
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Seyed M. Marandi | Return to All-Out War - What Happens Now | May 5, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the likely return to all-out war. The US announced it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, which ended in failure and several attacks. While Trump may attempt to walk it back, it is more likely that there will be a return to all-out war as the window of opportunity is closing for the US.
Description:
Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the likely return to all-out war. The US announced it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, which ended in failure and several attacks. While Trump may attempt to walk it back, it is more likely that there will be a return to all-out war as the window of opportunity is closing for the US.
Pepe Escobar | Iran Strike UAE In Multiple Attacks, Iran Fire At U.S Ships & Project Freedom Begins | May 4, 2026
Source: Sulaiman Ahmed youtube
Description:
In this video Pepe Escobar breaks down the Iranian bombing of the UAE. He also speaks about Project Freedom and how the U.S plan is failing. He explains how Iran is trying to not fall into escalation trap. He also speak about China, U.S, Iran, India and Pakistan relations.
Pepe Escobar is a Brazilian journalist. His works have appeared in publications such as Asia Times, Mondialisation.ca, CounterPunch, Al-Jazeera, Press TV, Russia Today, Sputnik, Strategic Culture Foundation and Guancha.
Description:
In this video Pepe Escobar breaks down the Iranian bombing of the UAE. He also speaks about Project Freedom and how the U.S plan is failing. He explains how Iran is trying to not fall into escalation trap. He also speak about China, U.S, Iran, India and Pakistan relations.
Pepe Escobar is a Brazilian journalist. His works have appeared in publications such as Asia Times, Mondialisation.ca, CounterPunch, Al-Jazeera, Press TV, Russia Today, Sputnik, Strategic Culture Foundation and Guancha.
The Duran | CHINA strikes back at US sanctions. Russia's oil revenues SURGE | May 5, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris,
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CIA,
EU,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
The Duran,
Trump
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Source: The Duran youtube
Description:
Russia's oil export volumes held firm in April and that's just the beginning of the story. In this episode of The Duran, Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down the latest Russian economic data, revealing that despite relentless Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure, Russia's energy revenues are not only surviving but rebounding.
The bigger geopolitical earthquake, however, is China's direct order to its state refineries to ignore US sanctions entirely and buy Russian oil without restriction a move that could unravel the entire Western sanctions architecture. As Russia simultaneously cuts off LNG exports to Europe and deepens energy ties with India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, a fundamental restructuring of global trade is now underway. Is the age of American-led economic sanctions officially coming to an end and is Europe the biggest loser in the world that's emerging?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Russia's Oil & Economy Under Pressure
00:01:08 Russian Oil Export Volumes Hold Steady in April
00:02:30 Budget Deficit Update: January, February, March
00:03:38 Drone Strikes on Oil Infrastructure: Real Impact?
00:04:54 Europe's LNG Imports from Russia — The Final Surge
00:06:07 Putin's Decision: Cut Europe Off Before 2027
00:07:38 Russia Ends Energy Partnership With Europe
00:08:25 China Orders Refineries to Ignore US Sanctions
00:09:38 Asia Steps In: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan
00:12:46 Russian GDP Revised: Economy Stabilizes in Q1
00:14:31 Can the West Block Russian Oil Tankers?
00:17:04 Trump White House: The Internal Oil Price Debate
00:21:28 CIA, Treasury, Commerce — Washington's Divided Factions
00:27:35 China's Sanctions Defiance: The Biggest Underreported Story
00:30:27 Why Doesn't Russia Issue the Same Warning as China?
00:35:24 Naval Convoys: Russia's Answer to Ship Seizures
00:38:22 The End of Globalist Trade — Great Powers Take Control
00:41:24 Europe's Navy Bluff Exposed: Britain Backs Down
Description:
Russia's oil export volumes held firm in April and that's just the beginning of the story. In this episode of The Duran, Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris break down the latest Russian economic data, revealing that despite relentless Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure, Russia's energy revenues are not only surviving but rebounding.
The bigger geopolitical earthquake, however, is China's direct order to its state refineries to ignore US sanctions entirely and buy Russian oil without restriction a move that could unravel the entire Western sanctions architecture. As Russia simultaneously cuts off LNG exports to Europe and deepens energy ties with India, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, a fundamental restructuring of global trade is now underway. Is the age of American-led economic sanctions officially coming to an end and is Europe the biggest loser in the world that's emerging?
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Russia's Oil & Economy Under Pressure
00:01:08 Russian Oil Export Volumes Hold Steady in April
00:02:30 Budget Deficit Update: January, February, March
00:03:38 Drone Strikes on Oil Infrastructure: Real Impact?
00:04:54 Europe's LNG Imports from Russia — The Final Surge
00:06:07 Putin's Decision: Cut Europe Off Before 2027
00:07:38 Russia Ends Energy Partnership With Europe
00:08:25 China Orders Refineries to Ignore US Sanctions
00:09:38 Asia Steps In: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan
00:12:46 Russian GDP Revised: Economy Stabilizes in Q1
00:14:31 Can the West Block Russian Oil Tankers?
00:17:04 Trump White House: The Internal Oil Price Debate
00:21:28 CIA, Treasury, Commerce — Washington's Divided Factions
00:27:35 China's Sanctions Defiance: The Biggest Underreported Story
00:30:27 Why Doesn't Russia Issue the Same Warning as China?
00:35:24 Naval Convoys: Russia's Answer to Ship Seizures
00:38:22 The End of Globalist Trade — Great Powers Take Control
00:41:24 Europe's Navy Bluff Exposed: Britain Backs Down
The Grayzone | 'Disgraceful actions will face consequences': Iran's NSC committee chairman slams Trump's blockade | May 5, 2026
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Source: The Grayzone youtube
Description:
In a May 2, 2026 interview in Tehran with The Grayzone's Wyatt Reed, the chair of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, discussed his country's plans to implement a new regulatory framework over the Strait of Hormuz in the face of renewed aggression by the US military and threats by President Donald Trump.
Azizi also offers his thoughts on the viability of the US military presence in the region, Israeli influence over the Trump administration, and the rift between Europe and the US.
Description:
In a May 2, 2026 interview in Tehran with The Grayzone's Wyatt Reed, the chair of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, discussed his country's plans to implement a new regulatory framework over the Strait of Hormuz in the face of renewed aggression by the US military and threats by President Donald Trump.
Azizi also offers his thoughts on the viability of the US military presence in the region, Israeli influence over the Trump administration, and the rift between Europe and the US.
The Corbett Report | The Stupidest Poll of All Time (is not what you think) | May 5, 2026
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James Corbett
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Source: corbettreport.com
Description:
The stupidest poll of all time? No, not the recent CNN MAGA poll. I mean the practice of silicon sampling! Oh, you don't know about silicon sampling? Well, strap in and hold on. Pollsters are taking crazy to a whole new level!
Show Notes:
35 minutes of Enten running numbers on Trump, Iran & more
Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
Polls Show People Aren’t Buying Establishment B.S. – #PropagandaWatch
Should we ban opinion polls?
version1: Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
version2: Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
Cracking the human simulation code: Aaru co-founders on refining the science of prediction
Aaru
Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value
Description:
The stupidest poll of all time? No, not the recent CNN MAGA poll. I mean the practice of silicon sampling! Oh, you don't know about silicon sampling? Well, strap in and hold on. Pollsters are taking crazy to a whole new level!
Show Notes:
35 minutes of Enten running numbers on Trump, Iran & more
Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
Polls Show People Aren’t Buying Establishment B.S. – #PropagandaWatch
Should we ban opinion polls?
version1: Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
version2: Olivia Walton: States must lead on maternal health crisis
Cracking the human simulation code: Aaru co-founders on refining the science of prediction
Aaru
Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value
Scott Ritter | Iran War Reignites as U.S. Push to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz | May 4, 2026
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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar | Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active | May 4, 2026
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Alex Christoforou | ZELENSKY MAY 9 threat. WARNING shots in Hormuz as US ships escape. GLOBALIST COOL KIDS in Armenia | May 4, 2026
Larry Johnson | BREAKING: Iran Fires Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at US Warship USS Canberra | May 4, 2026
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Iran,
Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Nima Alkhorshid,
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Col. Jacques Baud | Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel | May 4, 2026
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Tom Campbell | Betrayal and Forgiveness | May 4, 2026
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Source: my-big-TOE.com
Description:
The participants of the March 2026 Patreon event ask their questions of Tom Campbell. This question focuses on how to handle a betrayal of friendship and a positive way to put it in perspective and move on.
Description:
The participants of the March 2026 Patreon event ask their questions of Tom Campbell. This question focuses on how to handle a betrayal of friendship and a positive way to put it in perspective and move on.
Alex Christoforou | NAVAL drones smash tankers. Trump wants to punish Iran. KAMIKAZE Dolphins. NATO, THE MOVIE | May 3, 2026
Source: Alex Christoforou youtube
Description:
NAVAL drones smash tankers. Trump wants to punish Iran. KAMIKAZE Dolphins. NATO, THE MOVIE
Description:
NAVAL drones smash tankers. Trump wants to punish Iran. KAMIKAZE Dolphins. NATO, THE MOVIE
Jeffrey Sachs | Global Economic Meltdown & Destruction of Europe | May 3, 2026
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
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Prof. Jeffrey Sachs discusses the crisis of the global economy and why Europe is especially vulnerable.
Description:
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs discusses the crisis of the global economy and why Europe is especially vulnerable.
Jeremy Scahill & Lt Col Daniel Davis | IRAN COLLAPSE PSYOP | May 3, 2026
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Israel,
Jeremy Scahill,
Lt Col Daniel Davis,
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Scott Ritter & Ray McGovern | Economic War or more Bombs? | Consortium News | May 2, 2026
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Scott Ritter,
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Source: Consortium News youtube
Description:
The U.S. is holding off Israeli pressure to restart the shooting war against Iran for now and is turning instead to economic warfare. But how long can that last?
Description:
The U.S. is holding off Israeli pressure to restart the shooting war against Iran for now and is turning instead to economic warfare. But how long can that last?
Mark Sleboda | CONFIRMED: Iran's Strikes ELIMINATE US Bases as Trump Declares War OVER | May 2, 2026
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Danny Haiphong,
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Israel,
Mark Sleboda,
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Infrared at Popocatépetl: Entities that the human eye cannot perceive | May 3, 2026
Source: Maussan Televisión youtube
Description:
In this special episode of Sentinels, Carlos Clemente takes us on an extreme expedition to the Tlamacas station, located at an altitude of 4,000 meters in Izta-Popo National Park. Using infrared technology and high-precision security cameras, we reveal striking evidence of entities and objects invisible to the human eye.
Discover the impressive footage of a massive "Rod" crossing in front of telecommunications antennas and the sighting of massive cylinders up to 200 meters high above the Popocatépetl volcano crater. Are these phenomena dimensional portals or guardians of our geological activity? Join us for this technical investigation at one of the world's most important volcanic monitoring sites.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction: Dimensional Portals in the Volcano.
01:30 - Infrared Revelation: The Object That Appeared When the Filter Was Changed.
02:35 - What Are Rods? Clear Evidence in the Paso de Cortés Area.
05:03 - Massive Cylinders: 200-Meter Objects Captured Above the Crater.
07:12 - Comparative Analysis: Differences Between UFOs, Drones, and Chinese Lanterns.
08:42 - Hacienda Panoaya Expedition: Lights and Spheres Among the Pine Trees.
11:20 - UFOs in Yellowstone: Anomalous Activity in the US Super Caldera.
14:15 - Tlamacas Expedition: Carlos Clemente at 4,000 Meters Altitude.
15:10 - The Rod of Tlamacas: One of the most important images in the record.
16:30 - Exclusive drone flight: Unique images of the restricted area.
21:50 - Conclusions and preview: Shadow entities and upcoming episodes.
Description:
In this special episode of Sentinels, Carlos Clemente takes us on an extreme expedition to the Tlamacas station, located at an altitude of 4,000 meters in Izta-Popo National Park. Using infrared technology and high-precision security cameras, we reveal striking evidence of entities and objects invisible to the human eye.
Discover the impressive footage of a massive "Rod" crossing in front of telecommunications antennas and the sighting of massive cylinders up to 200 meters high above the Popocatépetl volcano crater. Are these phenomena dimensional portals or guardians of our geological activity? Join us for this technical investigation at one of the world's most important volcanic monitoring sites.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction: Dimensional Portals in the Volcano.
01:30 - Infrared Revelation: The Object That Appeared When the Filter Was Changed.
02:35 - What Are Rods? Clear Evidence in the Paso de Cortés Area.
05:03 - Massive Cylinders: 200-Meter Objects Captured Above the Crater.
07:12 - Comparative Analysis: Differences Between UFOs, Drones, and Chinese Lanterns.
08:42 - Hacienda Panoaya Expedition: Lights and Spheres Among the Pine Trees.
11:20 - UFOs in Yellowstone: Anomalous Activity in the US Super Caldera.
14:15 - Tlamacas Expedition: Carlos Clemente at 4,000 Meters Altitude.
15:10 - The Rod of Tlamacas: One of the most important images in the record.
16:30 - Exclusive drone flight: Unique images of the restricted area.
21:50 - Conclusions and preview: Shadow entities and upcoming episodes.