The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton

Here's a guy who really knows what he's talking about.  If you want to understand America's relationship with the Philippines, you can't miss this episode.  https://richardheydarian.ph/about

I’m in the Philippines, reporting on the aggression by China on virtually all of its neighbors

I'm in southern Armenia and found a VERY remote village high in the  mountains that has been all but abandoned. In fact, only one couple remains in the village full time.  I explored the village.  Come along with me!

Drone tech is advancing so rapidly that it will overwhelm the Russian military ideology if Ukraine can field it fast enough.

I'm back in Kyiv and today marks one year since Russia invaded.  Here's a recap.

I got held up and ended up crossing the border into Ukraine in the middle of the night. The adventure begins.

Experts tell us Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine - with a half million troops.  Here's why it will fail.

I met Pete Reed and Derek Coleman in Mosul, Iraq in 2015.  These two American heroes decided on their own to fly to Iraq and help in the fight against ISIS.  They saved many lives.  Last week, Pete Reed was killed doing the same in Ukraine by a Russian tank shell.  Derek died just over a week later of an aggressive form of cancer.  He was only 33 years old.   You can...

Upcoming trips to Washington DC, Ukraine, and Armenia in the next few weeks!  Connect with Chuck here: https://chuckholton.locals.com  Join us in Armenia! https://bit.ly/armenia2023 "If you are not hearing the podcasts if you're not seeing them show up on Apple Podcasts or if you're you're typically listening to the podcast. I would recommend that you go over to YouTube and look up the h...

Haiti has been bad for generations.  For context, Here's a report from my 2017 adventure driving a motorcycle across the Haitian hinterlands following the route the drug  smugglers take.

I learned some very interesting things today about the immigration issue between Haiti and the Dominican republic.

If you’re wondering why you’re not seeing episodes here it’s because they are being published on YouTube when I am traveling and don’t have much bandwidth

More than 250,000 migrants trekked through the Darien gap last year on their way to the United States.  Navy Seal Author and Historian Matt Bracken recently spent a week in Panama seeing the problem first hand.    Follow Matt Bracken at: https://enemiesforeignanddomestic.com/ Get his books at: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Matthew-...

I've just returned from several days covering the migrant flows in the Darien gap and made an interesting discovery - a new group of migrants we haven't seen before is using the pathway to get to the United States.  And it represents a new threat to America.

Green Beret Christian Hickey and his foundation, Triple A Authority are making a difference for the people of Ukraine.  He gives us an update on what's happening and talks about what the rumors are for the future.    Support Triple A Authority here: https://www.tripleaauthority.org/ Transcript:

13 years ago a massive earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti.  I was there.  But the damage caused by "Humanitarian aid and development" has done far more damage than an earthquake ever could, especially that administered by the Clinton foundation.  Here's why.

A few days ago the President announced a new border policy designed to - listen to this - facilitate easier migration.  We all know, if you make something easier, you'll get more of it.  This new program is being described as "TSA Pre-Check" for Illegal migration.

Why did Biden finally come to the US/Mexican border?  Was it to finally take action to stem the tide?  Oh, no.  That's not it at all.  Listen to Secretary Mayorkas explain exactly what they are planning. (hint: it's not fewer people coming across the border.)  Support our reporting at https://chuckholton.locals.com

A Closer Look at the Conflict Between Sinaloa Cartel and Mexican Military - with Ex-ICE undercover agent, Victor Avila.

Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller comes on the show to talk about the newest threat to National Security, attacks on the US Power Grid.

Youtube star Ryan Mcbeth has made a name for himself as a master of OSINT - Open Source Intel.  He now does a public service by explaining the arcane culture and technology of the military in terms everyone can understand.  Listen to this fascinating interview, then go follow Ryan:  https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming

Interview with Robert Spalding III. Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stealth-War-China-While-Americas/dp/0593084349

Interview with Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding III about the threat from China and the origins of the COVID virus. Get General Spalding's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stealth-War-China-While-Americas/dp/0593084349

The Ukrainian President made a surprise trip to Washington DC and spoke before congress. A few thoughts on his speech.

The US has spent a lot of money in Ukraine this year.  Are we getting our money's worth?  Where is all this aid going and how can we know it's not funding corrupt politicians?  Let's answer that question.