Real News With Lee Leffingwell

President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve, according to two people familiar with the decision, in a bid to control energy prices that have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over it's invasion of Ukraine. The announcement could come as soon as Thursday, when the Whi...

Pfizer is in phase 3 of clinical trials for an Alopecia treatment drug. If only there was a way to get the world talking about Alopecia so Pfizer can stay relevant. Hmmmm. Oh, hey, I know, let's sponsor the Oscars. Check it out at: https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/ pfizer-and-biontech-take-hollywood-they sponsor-oscars If y'all don't see how you're being played, you don't want to see it. The...

Part 2 of 2 of my discussion of the upcoming food shortage. I find it interesting that Tucker Carlson on March, 15th episode of Tucker Carlson tonight used my talking points about Ukraine's wheat problem and how it will effect are global food supply. I also discuss how to prepare now before this catastrophe hits. Email: realnewsocala@gmail.com

Our society is in a horrible and self destructive decline. This event is just a symptom of a much bigger problem. Who's still watching millionaires congratulate each other on how amazing they are. People need to wake up and realize none of those people should be respected or valued, they have nothing but contempt for you and clearly each other. Society no longer glorifies the truth. We see this ev...

There are a few places in the solar system we will never understand as well as we'd like. One of them is Jupiter. Jupiter is made of mostly hydrogen and helium gas. So, trying to land on it would be like trying to land on a cloud here on Earth. There's no outer crust to break your fall on Jupiter. Just an endless stretch of atmosphere. The big question, then, is: Could you fall through one end of...

My thoughts on crime and violent car jackings taking place across America and the most recent one in New Orleans where 73 year old Linda Frickey, was car jacked by 4 teenagers between the ages of 15-17 and dragged nearly 1 block and her arm was ripped off and she died. Also my thoughts on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Email: realnewsocala@gmail.com

My thoughts on the many issues happening in the world. Email: realnewsocala@gmail.com

Part 2 of 2 of my discussion of people supporting friends that are all around not good people, or own businesses and look the other way when client/customers have legitimate complaints from them. Sorry, you suck as a friend and aren't no true friend when you don't hold your friends accountable. I also discuss how I feel about trangender athletes entering Women's sports. And finally, me discussing...

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. In this podcast episode, I break down who the original Saint Patrick was and why we celebrate this holiday. Email: real...

Part 1 of 2. The short and obvious answer is yes.  The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens millions of tiny spring-time sprouts that should emerge from stalks of dormant winter wheat in the coming weeks. If the farmers can't feed those crops soon, far fewer of the so-called tillers will spout, jeopardizing a national wheat harvest on which millions in the developing world depend. The wheat was p...

On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address. The conclusion of that speech inspired a generation. Here are the last 3 paragraphs: " And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country. "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. "Finally, w...

President Joe Biden is trying to blame inflation and gas prices on Putin, but it’s just simply not true. Anyone that's been paying attention and hasn't lived under a rock since Joe Biden took office on January 20th, 2021, realizes that the cost of living along with gas prices has been steadily increasing. By the time Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, inflation had been roaring here at home for over...

You always hear the Biden administration talk about their plan: "Build Back Better", but do you realize that doesn't really mean "Build Back Better" for America. It is really all part of the elites plan to change and reset America. In essence, "Build Back Better" refers to the wealth of the ruling class. It's all they care about. They don't care about you. It's all part of the agenda to destroy th...

Part 1 of 2 of My thoughts on people supporting friends that are all around not good people, or who run businesses that are shady. Examples: Paying employee/employees in chicken wings, payroll checks bouncing, cutting employees hours because they don't volunteer on off hours. Other examples could be things like supporting and staying loyal to a friend that has a past record of sexual misconduct to...

In this episode, I play an audio of Vladimir Putin explaining the real issue of Ukraine in his own words. I don't believe you will hear any of this on mainstream media. Email: realnewsocala@gmail.com

My response to those who aren't to happy with my previous podcast calling out what I like to refer to as "Local Established Political Corruption". There is no other way to say it, but what it truly is. In the upcoming county commissioner race in Marion County, my vote is going to county commissioner Kathy Bryant once again for District 2. This will be Kathy's fourth term as county commissioner and...

I find it hilarious that there is a "wanna be" hierarchy in place locally that believes that only they can tell you how local elections should be conducted and planned. Some also act as if they know something you don't know or try to tell everyone that they have super inclusive inside information that only they know about. It's just a trick they use to try to stay relevant. 🤣 That's where I come...

President Joe Biden messed up again on Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech, referring to Ukrainians as Iranians while discussing the ongoing turmoil in Europe as Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine. "Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he'll never gain the hearts and souls of the Iranian people," Biden said. The President also missed out on some opportunities where instead...

Former President Donald J. Trump again signals another presidential bid in CPAC speech. "We did it twice. And we'll do it again" he said to a thunderous applause. The Former President also went after President Joe Biden's handling of the Russia/Ukraine crisis and called out cancel culture saying "wokeism" is destroying America. I also briefly touch on what I like to call "established political cor...

I break down the Russia and Ukraine conflict and explain it... What are sanctions? It's a question I get alot it seems. Basically, they’re an economic alternative to using military force to try to compel a country to do, or not do something. It's an alternative to not outright using military force and is a long list of economic punishments that the United States, especially working with other coun...

After the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991, relations have undergone periods of tensions, and outright hostility. In the early 1990s, Ukraine's policy was dominated by aspirations to ensure its sovereignty and independence, followed by a foreign policy that balanced cooperation with the EU, Russia, and other powerful polities. President Vladimir Putin has never excepted Ukraine's independence and r...

President Joe Biden announced sanctions that will hit the Russian economy after Putin started an invasion of Ukraine. Russia's parliament gave Putin permission to use military force outside the country. German chancellor says the government will "reassess" certification of Nord Stream 2. President Joe Biden Tuesday said Russia's actions in Ukraine will trigger massive sanctions, a response he has...

The more power we give to government to make decisions on our behalf, the more often we will suffer the negative consequences of those decisions. Nobody is more suited to make decisions on how I live my life, than me. If I make wise decisions, I will enjoy the prosperity from that. If I make poor decisions, I will have to suffer the consequences of those decisions. This is true for all of us. We a...

Ocala school board member Don Browning has been under fire lately, because he supposedly hired a driver to take him to Tallahassee and has hired an assistant. Well, I say Mr. Browning can do what he wants. These people who are being petty about it and pointing at Mr. Browning ridiculing him wouldn't be saying a word... had Governor Ron DeSantis chose Mr. Hanson for that school board position over...

Hillary Clinton is back again. Like that pesky raccoon you can't get rid of that knocks over your trash can, here she is... She was the keynote speaker at the New York State Democratic convention, ripping into Trump, GOP and FOX News. "We can't get distracted, whether it's by the new culture war nonsense or some right-wing lie on FOX or Facebook," Clinton said. "They've been coming after me again...