Russia unleashed a massive attack on the Black Sea port city of Odessa, in a bid to cut off all sea routes to Ukraine. The Russian Air Force began this assault earlier in the week, but they have since expanded the assault to Kiev and several other important sites throughout Ukraine. Ukraine has responded by targeting Wildberries inside Russia.

Rick breaks it all down in this monologue.

Roger Waters spoke to Rick Sanchez recently about several topics, including the prospect of nuclear war, as tensions intensify between NATO and Russia. Waters also spoke about the US war with Iran, which he slammed as illegal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to combine the wars in Ukraine and Iran so that the US and NATO can directly confront Russia, Col. Douglas Macgregor told Daniel Davis on his show, Deep Dive. Unfortunately, it is not looking bright for Zelensky after his trip to Washington; however, a US delegation is reportedly heading to Kyiv to meet with his regime.

Iran's missile capabilities were a surprise during this latest war in the Persian Gulf, and it appears that it even surprised the US. Perhaps they learned from the 12-day war that it is better to exhaust enemy air defenses with cheaper drones and missiles made from readily available scrap metal than to waste their expensive ballistic missiles. Rick explains.

If the US and Europe are so anti-immigrant, why don't they stop creating refugees in the first place? Immigrants often come from nations impacted by war or poor economic conditions, which are usually exacerbated by Western intervention.

Several Ukrainian intelligence agents were caught far from Ukraine's borders. In fact, these intelligence agents were busted in Iraq, a nation Ukraine helped invade in 2003. According to the Iraqi government, these agents were busted before they could carry out any sabotage attacks inside the country.

The US miscalculated Iran's missile capabilities, which may be one of the primary reasons that this war has dragged on. The US thought short-term strikes would cripple Iran and keep the Strait of Hormuz open. However, Iran remains heavily armed and carrying out strikes across the Persian Gulf and Middle East.

Ukraine's future remains bleak because of its leadership, which is jeopardizing the country's sovereignty and industries, geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter told Rick Sanchez.

Iran's missile capabilities shocked the US and its allies, as its ballistic projectiles showed impressive feats during this ongoing war, geopolitical analyst Ali Akbar Dareini told Good Talk.

According to Dareini, Iran was also able to sabotage the US strategy of launching an invasion of the country, especially after the American administration claimed it destroyed Iran's navy and missile capabilities.

Now, the US is stuck in a quagmire that has benefited Iran, both economically and militarily, as they control the Strait of Hormuz and its shipping routes, along with depleting the US's munition supplies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was not moved by the threat of new US sanctions. The Russian President called them 'useless', along with the previous sanctions that sought to isolate Russia internationally. Russia's refusal to give in to NATO's demands to end the Ukraine War has further frustrated the leaders in Europe and the US.

The ruling elites in the West are driving the world to the end of times, legendary musician Roger Waters of the band Pink Floyd told Rick Sanchez. According to Waters, we are heading toward nuclear war, with Europe and NATO mulling the idea of rebuilding Germany's army to World War II numbers just to fight Russia.

The Russian military has unleashed a massive assault on Ukraine's ports in response to the Kyiv regime's attacks on Russian civil infrastructure. These attacks came just a day after Ukraine attacked an alleged Russian ship traveling to Iran.

At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine, NATO, and Europe that his nation will not stand by amid increased aggression from these parties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now traveling to the US to meet with President Donald Trump in an attempt to win support from Washington. Zelensky is also seeking to merge the Ukraine War with the US' current conflict with Iran.

Rick discusses that and more with geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter on this episode of Good Talk.

The so-called U.S. Secretary of 'War', Pete Hegseth, was embarrassed during a recent congressional hearing, where he was called out for his ridiculous claims that the U.S. had already won the Iran War within days of starting the conflict. Hegseth, whose bravado and arrogance have become notorious with the failed war against Iran, was dragged by members of Congress over the fact that Iran's weapons still exist and they are still responding to U.S. attacks.

Col. Douglas Macgregor spoke to Rick Sanchez about the realities of modern warfare, especially in conflicts like Iran and Ukraine, which have seen the use of FPVs, robots, and advanced missiles.

As the wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine, Col. Douglas Macgregor believes that Western Europe will be next in line to witness upheaval. According to Col. Macgregor, tensions are reaching a boiling point and nationalists in several Western European countries are fed up with the conditions of their nations.

The Iran War is not being fought for American interests or even to protect the United States, Col. Douglas Macgregor told Rick Sanchez on his podcast "Good Talk". According to Col. Macgregor, the Iran War is being fought for Israel, and Israel alone, as the U.S. is not benefiting from the inflated price of oil, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the bombing of several Middle Eastern nations, especially the Persian Gulf countries.

US air defense systems are failing to stop Iranian missiles from hitting Middle Eastern countries like Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, geopolitical analyst Laith Marouf told Rick Sanchez. According to Marouf, video footage has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the Iranian missiles, adding that Iran has also targeted invasion staging points in the Persian Gulf.

Russia has allegedly been 'collapsing' for years, if you've been following Western governments and their propaganda arms in the mainstream media. Apparently, the Russian economy is so weak that it is on the brink of collapsing....

On top of all that, the Western press constantly spreads unfounded claims about Russian President Vladimir Putin, like he is dying or he is facing internal strife from his own government. It's crazy how he has survived under such immense pressure......

The Russian Armed Forces are steadily advancing toward the strategic city of Kramatorsk in the western Donbas. According to the latest reports, the Russian troops are just 5km away from the key city.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is meeting with Marco Rubio in an important meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Could peace be on the horizon?

In the Middle East, the Houthis have sunk two Saudi tankers as they intensify the conflict with their neighbor to the north. Also in the Persian Gulf, the Iranians and Americans are trading blows, with neither side willing to acquiesce.

All that and more in this latest episode of Good Talk with special guest Col. Douglas Macgregor.

Geopolitical analyst Laith Marouf told Rick Sanchez on his show Good Talk that Iran has destroyed the US' staging points for invasion. According to Marouf, Iran has been specifically targeting areas where the US would conduct an invasion from, including nearby nations like Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.

China is going to come out as the biggest winner of the Iran War, economic analyst Chris Martenson told Rick Sanchez. According to Martenson, China is already several steps ahead of the US and Europe regarding the aftermath of this war. While he argues that the US will be fine for now, he says China will dominate the Middle East region.

Once the war with the US ends, Iran will come out much more powerful than ever before, economic analyst Chris Martenson told Rick Sanchez. According to Martenson, neighboring nations will search for peace agreements with Iran, and Tehran's influence will grow throughout the region.

With its massive oil reserves and its control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will have to be treated as a powerful nation.

The US and Iran are heading down a dangerous path after a week-long exchange of hostilities that saw both parties launch some of their most powerful strikes since the war began in late February. All eyes are now on Washington, as some warhawks push the US toward a ground invasion of Iran, especially after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab.

Meanwhile, in nearby Saudi Arabia, the US has concluded an agreement with the Gulf monarchy. What does the nuclear agreement entail? Why is Saudi Arabia allowed to enrich uranium but Iran is prohibited?

All that and more in this latest episode of Good Talk, with special guest Laith Marouf.

In an attempted public relations stunt, Ukrainian soldiers were captured in an attempt to raise the flag over some abandoned buildings in the strategic city of Konstantinovka. The Ukrainian soldiers were captured by the Russian military and forced to drop their flags and raise the flag of the Russian Federation.

The failed PR stunt comes at a time when Ukraine is trying to save face after a recent shakeup in its military leadership.