August 5th, 2026: America's Missile Shortage & Cuba Spy Buildup
The episode examines how the U.S. war with Iran has rapidly depleted its stockpiles of advanced precision-guided munitions, raising concerns about military readiness amid global threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. It also covers intelligence expansion in Cuba, Syria’s bid to redu
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