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This Week Explained

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The world is accelerating. How do you separate the signal from the noise? Headlines tell you what happened; "This Week Explained" reveals why it matters and what happens next. This is the essential weekly briefing for leaders, policymakers, and professionals who need to see around the corner. Join Kervin and Tiana as they go beyond the surface-level news to dissect the strategic calculations, economic pressures, and hidden connections driving global events. This is your guide to the road ahead. Stop just consuming the news. Start understanding it.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

90 Seconds To Disaster: Unpacking the Global Crises that Could Lead to Catastrophe 27.01.2023

As Kervin and Tiana investigate the geopolitical repercussions of violent acts, they are confronted with a global landscape teetering on the brink of disaster and warn listners about the need to have an exit strategy to stay safe. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What implications will the upcoming Russian elections have for Vladimir Putin's possible reelection? 2. Could Russia, I...

Navigating the Changing Geopolitical Landscape: Ukraine, Bulgaria, NZ & Beyond 20.01.2023

In a bold move, an exhausted New Zealand Prime Minister resigns and a new election looms, threatening to shift the Pacific's delicate balance of power between China and Japan and ignite a regional war. You will learn how current global politics are affecting the world today. I learned about The Changing Geopolitical Landscape through this week's Explained podcast. This episode covered a variety of...

This Week Explained: Russia's New Offensive, Turkey's Blockade of Sweden and Finland, and China's Military Exercises Near Taiwan 13.01.2023

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week:· Russia-Ukraine· Moldova concerned with Russian advances· Russia gaining momentum on the African continent· Turkey continues to block Sweden and Finland· Planned Chemical attack in Germany· Protests...

North Korea Decided to Welcome the World to 2023 06.01.2023

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Burkina Faso expels French Ambassador China focuses on the Arctic North Korea wants to become a Nuclear superpower US and South Korean joint exercises German Double Agent uncove...

This Year Explained - The End of Year Review 01.01.2023

Happy New Year to everyone. Thank you for a wonderful 2022 and stay tuned for all the changes 2023 will bring at Aucoin Analytics.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to  https://aucoinanalytics.com You can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms: Twitter  |  Ins...

Happy Holidays and Welcome to DC President Zelenskyy 23.12.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week:· Russia-Ukraine· China vs India + the world· The Strategic Support Force· Turkey and Greece· US show of force against North Korea· Hostage Releases· A White Christmas from Agent Snow----------------...

Are We Really Going to Ban Tiktok 16.12.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine China and Saudi Arabia Chinese diplomats in the UK Japan increasing military might US-Africa summit The Tikitok ban Peru Protests The Queen’s spy------------------------------...

Brittney Griner was Freed but is that a Good Thing 09.12.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine What Would Victory look like for Russian and Ukraine Brittney Griner Updating China’s Taiwan Invasion timeline North Korea vs. South Korea Iran Morality Police Wagner group Exp...

Insightful Inquiries with Alisa Gbiorczyk 04.12.2022

Alisa Gbiorczyk is a graduate of Harvard and survivor advocate for those affected by Human Trafficking. She is the CEO & Founder of CYBER NITEWATCH, LLC which provides private intelligence consulting, training, research, presentations, and operational support .Alisa trained INTERPOL’s Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling Unit and their Crimes Against Children Unit. During the Ukraine Refu...

Chinese Protests Become the Major News Story 02.12.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week:• Russia-Ukraine• Russian spy chief meets with CIA• Chinese protests• Taliban and Pakistan end ceasefire• Al-Shabaab on the attack in Somalia• Arminius’ Great Deception-------------------------------...

Post-Thanksgiving Geopolitical Update 25.11.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: • Russia-Ukraine • African Students in Russia • Iran Russia Deal • Turkey begins large scale operation in Syria • China claims they created Mach 9 aircraft • ‘Wild Bill’ the Father of the CIA ------...

Twitter is Dead 18.11.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: • Russia-Ukraine • What happened in Poland • Iranian drone strikes Oil Tanker • British MI5 claims Iran attempting to kill or kidnap UK residents • UAE attempts to manipulate US elections • US Army...

Russia's Retreat from Kherson and China's Preparation for War 12.11.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Zelensky describes 5 steps to peace deal Britney Griner moved to penal colony Chinese President Xi tells Army to prepare for war Biden and Xi meet next week Foreign policy after midte...

Insightful Inquiries with Andrew Bustamante 06.11.2022

This month we welcome the Everyday Spy, Andrew Bustamante, to the podcast. Andrew is an Air Force combat veteran and former covert CIA Intelligence officer. He is the founder of the company Everyday Spy which believes that the mental, physical, and social spy skills the CIA teaches can help anyone accomplish whatever they set their mind to achieve. Andrew was also featured on the Lex Fridman podca...

The One Where We do the Good News First 04.11.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Intelligence suggests Iran planning an attack North Korea continues provocations Halloween tragedy in South Korea Israeli elections Brazilian Elections The Unexpected Spy ------------...

A World of Elections Amid Chaos 28.10.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Russia’s dirty bomb false flag Northern Ireland fails to form government UK selects newest Prime Minister US introduces bill to sanction China North Korea’s 7th Nuclear test US electi...

The Transnational Arm of the Law 21.10.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Martial Law declared in recently annexed regions NATO and Russia competing nuclear exercises Liz Truss resigns as British PM Chinese Elections China is opening police stations in vari...

Saber-Rattling Goes Nuclear 07.10.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Nuclear Saber-Rattling Russian Hackers made a mess of US government websites North Korea Coming in Hot Chinese hackers are ramping up attacks The creator of MI6 ----------------------...

Insightful Inquiries with Cole 02.10.2022

This month we welcome Cole to the podcast. Cole is a veteran of the New Zealand military where he served as an intelligence noncommissioned Officer. Cole has deployed multiple times to the middle east working in various roles as an intelligence professional. After leaving the military Cole began to work in the government sector as an intelligence professional. Outside of that work he started the I...

A Week of Geopolitical Domination by Russia 30.09.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine Russian sham referendum Nord Stream Sabotage Edward Snowden becomes Russian citizen Japanese Counsel Detained in Russia Italy elects its most right wing government since Mussolini Two...

Putin Makes His Next Move 23.09.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. Here is what is on our radar this week: Russia-Ukraine US is taking lead to rally world leaders Armenia Azerbaijan conflict Iranian women protest death of Mahsa Amini US spy operation that manipulates social media The great moon hoax emai...

The Queen Passes as the World Moves Closer to Global Conflict 09.09.2022

The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future. We want to take a moment to reflect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as the entire globe comes together to mourn. One of her famous quotes provides a view into how she saw her place in this world:  “We are all visitors to this time, t...

Insightful Inquiries with Graham Plaster 04.09.2022

This month Graham Plaster joins the podcast. Graham is a NAVY veteran and among the first graduating class of the Naval Academy after the attacks on September 11 2001. He co-authored the book “In the Shadow of Greatness” detailing the Naval Academy class of 2002. Graham is recognized in the DC area for hosting business development meetups, emerging technology discussion panels, connecting startups...

Insightful Inquires with Mark Ledlow 01.08.2022

Mark Ledlow is the Owner and Founder of Ledlow Security a premier security company. He is a Marine veteran and former volunteer Wild Land Fire Fighter. Mark has worked in Private Sector Security for the past 13 Years, consulting for high level corporate individuals as well as various celebrities. He also hosts the Fearless Mindset podcast and several security conferences where he speaks about secu...

Insightful Inquiries with Luke Bencie 03.07.2022

Luke Bencie is the Managing Director of Security Management International, and has been a consultant to the US Department of State, US Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, as well as foreign governments. He specializes in conducting strategic and security management assessments, performing counterintelligence and due-diligence investigations, and also provides specialized intelligence adv...

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