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Brief Before Impact

Brief Before Impact

By Matthew Parker

A discussion on geopolitical events and how they affect the United States of America and its foreign policy objectives.
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EP 100 CITIZENS WITH GUNS VS. TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENTS

Brief Before ImpactApr 02, 2023

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EP 100 CITIZENS WITH GUNS VS. TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENTS

EP 100 CITIZENS WITH GUNS VS. TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENTS

Today's brief discusses how other countries limit the individual freedoms of their citizens and how disarming the populace strengthens the power of the central government.


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Apr 02, 202338:39
EP99 LAB LEAK THEORY

EP99 LAB LEAK THEORY

Today's brief discusses the growing popularity of the "lab leak theory" which indicates that covid-19 originated in the Wuhan Lab or Virology. We also discuss the vulnerabilities in globalism and the potential consequences of the "lab leak theory" being accepted by the mainstream.

Mar 18, 202329:03
EP98 TRACKING EVERY AMERICAN

EP98 TRACKING EVERY AMERICAN

Today's brief discusses a technology inserted in the palm of your hand that allows individuals to store their personal information, pay for goods, and be tracked by the government. 

Feb 18, 202319:37
EP97 WHY CHINA SENT A BALLOON?

EP97 WHY CHINA SENT A BALLOON?

Today's brief discusses the recent Chinese spy balloon discovered floating over the continental U.S. and what signal the Chinese are sending America.

Feb 05, 202332:34
EP 96 AMERICA'S OBESITY: NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE

EP 96 AMERICA'S OBESITY: NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE

Today's brief discusses the upward trend in obese Americans and how fewer young men and women are physically eligible to volunteer for military service. 

Jan 29, 202322:40
EP95 PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ABROAD: YES OR NO?

EP95 PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ABROAD: YES OR NO?

Today's brief discusses if America should be in the business of spreading the values of democracy abroad as we deal with our own internal problems.  

Jan 23, 202325:12
EP94 THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL IS DYING

EP94 THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL IS DYING

Today's brief discusses the inability of the Iran Nuclear Deal to ever prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and also how are adversaries are more aligned today creating a multi-war world. 

Jan 17, 202322:42
EP93 GOVERNMENT & BIG TECH BROMANCE

EP93 GOVERNMENT & BIG TECH BROMANCE

Does the advancement of technology pose a risk to our rights as citizens when technology companies cooperate and coordinate with the federal government?

Jan 09, 202325:14
EP92 FIVE GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES FOR 2023

EP92 FIVE GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES FOR 2023

Today's brief discusses 5 geopolitical challenges that can affect all Americans in 2023 - China, Russia vs Ukraine, Cybersecurity and Drones, Border Security, Human Trafficking 

Jan 01, 202336:17
EP91 FUSION ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

EP91 FUSION ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

Today's brief discusses the global impact of a recent breakthrough in Fusion Energy. 

Dec 20, 202222:14
EP90 FENTANYL CRISIS IN AMERICA

EP90 FENTANYL CRISIS IN AMERICA

Today's brief discusses the global nature of the fentanyl-opioid crisis killing so many Americans. 

Dec 11, 202215:16
EP89 THE CHINESE PEOPLE DEMAND FREEDOM

EP89 THE CHINESE PEOPLE DEMAND FREEDOM

Today's brief discusses the recent protests in China against the Communist Party's "Zero Covid" policy and how authoritarian regimes around the world are under pressure. 

Nov 29, 202221:42
EP88 UKRAINE'S VICTORIES, RUSSIA'S DETERMINATION

EP88 UKRAINE'S VICTORIES, RUSSIA'S DETERMINATION

Today's brief provides an update on significant events in Ukraine including: a missile landing inside Poland, retaking Kherson, Infrastructure attacks, and Ukraine as a testing ground for new weapon systems. 

Nov 22, 202216:27
EP87 HOW TWITTER SHAPES THE WORLD

EP87 HOW TWITTER SHAPES THE WORLD

Today's brief discusses the potential domestic and geopolitical ramifications of Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter. 

Nov 15, 202222:49
EP86 STARLINK - INTERNET FOR ALL

EP86 STARLINK - INTERNET FOR ALL

This brief discusses the telecommunications company, Starlink, and how it's changing the geopolitical landscape in Ukraine and potentially the rest of the globe.

Nov 01, 202227:19
EP85 MADE IN AMERICA | SEMICONDUCTORS

EP85 MADE IN AMERICA | SEMICONDUCTORS

Today's brief discusses the public and private investment to domestic semiconductor production in the United States. 

Oct 25, 202219:12
EP84 UFOs: THREAT OR CONSPIRACY?

EP84 UFOs: THREAT OR CONSPIRACY?

Today's brief discusses the renewed interest and investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena and unidentified flying objects.  

Oct 18, 202224:59
EP83 ESCALATION IN UKRAINE

EP83 ESCALATION IN UKRAINE

Today's brief discusses the recent attack on the Kerch Straight Bridge, retaliatory Russian rocket attacks, and the future of Putin as the leader of Russia. 

Oct 11, 202218:51
EP82 EXPLOSIONS ON NORD STREAM PIPELINES

EP82 EXPLOSIONS ON NORD STREAM PIPELINES

Today's brief discusses the recent gas leaks, of the Nord Stream pipelines, detected in the Baltic Sea and the future of European energy.

Oct 03, 202218:15
EP81 HACKING AMERICA'S ELECTIONS

EP81 HACKING AMERICA'S ELECTIONS

Today's brief discusses the threat of election interference in the upcoming mid-term elections in November 2022. 

Sep 26, 202220:52
EP80 CHINA WANTS THE MOON

EP80 CHINA WANTS THE MOON

Today's brief discusses China's ambitions to mine the moon for rare minerals to be used for potential nuclear fusion energy production. 

Sep 13, 202215:47
EP79 CRYPTOCURRENCIES UPSETTING GEOPOLITICS

EP79 CRYPTOCURRENCIES UPSETTING GEOPOLITICS

Today's brief describes how cryptocurrencies have altered the geopolitical landscape for both individual citizens and the nation state. 

Sep 06, 202225:44
EP78 TRUMP VS BIDEN | FOREIGN POLICY

EP78 TRUMP VS BIDEN | FOREIGN POLICY

Today's brief outlines the similarities and differences between President's Trump and President Biden's foreign policy agendas. 

Aug 29, 202231:15
EP77 LITHIUM IS THE NEW OIL

EP77 LITHIUM IS THE NEW OIL

Today's brief discusses how the desire for lithium to fuel the renewable energy transition will become a national security issue for the United States.

Aug 15, 202227:16
EP76 WHAT'S THE GREAT RESET?

EP76 WHAT'S THE GREAT RESET?

Today's brief discusses what role the World Economic Forum plays in global politics and their agenda for our lives.

Aug 08, 202230:41
EP75 PELOSI VISITS ASIA, CHINA RESPONDS

EP75 PELOSI VISITS ASIA, CHINA RESPONDS

Today's brief discusses how current Chinese Communist Party policies affect every day Americans. 

Aug 02, 202223:45
EP74 GLOBAL PANDEMIC TREATY

EP74 GLOBAL PANDEMIC TREATY

Today's brief discusses the recent push for a global pandemic treaty that would enhance cooperation between countries for any future pandemic. 

Jul 25, 202230:37
EP73 ISRAEL'S ENERGY

EP73 ISRAEL'S ENERGY

Today's brief discusses Europe's need to find new energy partners in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Punishing economic sanctions on Russia has pushed Europe to connect with Israel as a potential energy partner.

Jul 18, 202227:24
EP72 GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS

EP72 GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS

Today's brief evaluates data from the World Food Program and others to discuss a potential global food crisis in the coming months or years. 

Jul 12, 202230:26
EP71 AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM

EP71 AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM

Today's brief discusses some of the characteristics of America's federal republic and the convictions the founding fathers held as they created our system of government to form an independent power. 

Jul 08, 202227:45
EP70 GROWING POPULISM

EP70 GROWING POPULISM

Today's brief discusses the recent surge of populist politicians as an effect of Covid lockdowns, supply chain issues, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and surging inflation.

Jun 27, 202221:37
EP69 COMBATING DRUG CARTELS

EP69 COMBATING DRUG CARTELS

Today's brief discusses how Mexican drug cartels are smuggling people and drugs into the United States and also possible solutions to combatting their efforts. 

Jun 21, 202237:32
EP68 AMERICAN GEOPOLITICS (FAQ)

EP68 AMERICAN GEOPOLITICS (FAQ)

Today's brief discusses frequently asked questions, from my audience, regarding geopolitical issues facing Americans such as foreign policy, energy, climate change, cybersecurity, and special operations. 

Jun 14, 202223:44
EP67 UKRAINIAN WAR UPDATE

EP67 UKRAINIAN WAR UPDATE

Today's brief discusses the most recent fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces as well as the hope of Sweden and Finland to join NATO.

Jun 06, 202232:28
EP66 U.S. SPACE FORCE - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.6)

EP66 U.S. SPACE FORCE - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.6)

Today's brief discuss the newly created Space Force, its roles and responsibilities, how it's attempting to create a unique culture, and the threats it is addressing in its early years. Happy Memorial Day 2022

May 30, 202223:49
EP65 U.S. AIRFORCE - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.5)

EP65 U.S. AIRFORCE - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.5)

Today's brief discusses the preparations China is making to combat American air superiority and how the US Airforce is focusing its efforts away from counterinsurgency to near-peer competition. 

May 23, 202226:07
EP64 U.S. COAST GUARD - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.4)

EP64 U.S. COAST GUARD - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.4)

Today's brief discusses the roles of the U.S Coast Guard and the challenges of Narcoterrorism & China to America's maritime defense. 

May 16, 202223:13
EP 63 U.S. NAVY - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.3)

EP 63 U.S. NAVY - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.3)

Today's brief discusses the modernization effort undertaken by the US Navy to prepare for a likely maritime conflict with China.

May 03, 202228:52
EP 62 U.S. MARINE CORPS - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.2)

EP 62 U.S. MARINE CORPS - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.2)

Today's brief discusses the current transformation of the Marine Corps to effectively counter China and the pushback it's receiving by the defense establishment. 

Apr 26, 202233:39
EP 61 U.S. ARMY - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.1)

EP 61 U.S. ARMY - MODERN WARFARE SERIES(PT.1)

Today's brief is part one of a six part series. We are discussing how the U.S. Army has adapted it's tactics and strategies to meet future near peer conflicts against other global powers. 

Apr 18, 202225:51
EP60 NUCLEAR WAR

EP60 NUCLEAR WAR

Today's brief discusses the history of nuclear weapons and the likelihood of nuclear war in the modern age.

Apr 11, 202226:48
EP59 PROPAGANDA - SOCIAL MEDIA WAR

EP59 PROPAGANDA - SOCIAL MEDIA WAR

Today's brief discusses the use of social media in the Ukrainian War and how Ukrainian propaganda has capitalized on this technology to promote its narrative around the world. 

Apr 04, 202221:34
EP58 WILL CHINA INVADE TAIWAN NOW?

EP58 WILL CHINA INVADE TAIWAN NOW?

Today's brief discusses the assessment China is making on its prospects for successfully conquering Taiwan as the West is currently punishing Russia for invading Ukraine. 

Mar 28, 202219:01
EP57 GLOBAL EFFECTS OF UKRAINE'S WAR

EP57 GLOBAL EFFECTS OF UKRAINE'S WAR

Today's brief discusses how global powers(Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, China) have positioned their policies for any potential outcome of the military conflict inside Ukraine. 

Mar 21, 202227:50
EP56 RUSSIAN MERCENARIES IN UKRAINE

EP56 RUSSIAN MERCENARIES IN UKRAINE

Today's brief discusses recent reports of Russian mercenaries operating in Ukraine intent on assassinating key Ukrainian political leaders.  

Mar 14, 202240:41
EP55 CHINA-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP

EP55 CHINA-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP

Today's brief describes the depth and limits of the China-Russia partnership and how it could shape future world events. 

Mar 07, 202234:51
EP54 UNDERSTANDING PUTIN

EP54 UNDERSTANDING PUTIN

Today's brief discusses Vladimir Putin's reasons for invading Ukraine, expanding the Russian empire, and the reasons nations go to war.


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Feb 28, 202238:01
EP53 UKRAINE VS. RUSSIA

EP53 UKRAINE VS. RUSSIA

Today's brief compares the capabilities of the Russian and Ukrainian militaries, evaluates Russian invasion corridors, and describes how the US and NATO can support Ukraine post-Russian invasion. 

Feb 21, 202219:04
EP52 WHO WILL WIN AFRICA?

EP52 WHO WILL WIN AFRICA?

Today's brief discusses the great power competition between China and the United States for influence and power on the African continent. 

Feb 14, 202218:51
EP51 RUSSIA AND CHINA ALLIANCE

EP51 RUSSIA AND CHINA ALLIANCE

Today's brief discusses the growing relationship between Russia and China as tensions increase in Eastern Europe and the South China Sea.

Feb 08, 202213:41