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In this solo episode of World Ablaze, George analyzes the recent wave of civil unrest in France, examining the root causes, the government's response, and the complexities regarding the demographics and ideologies of those involved. Key Topics: Origin and triggers of the French riots Government data collection policies on nationality and ethnicity Economic factors including inflation and fuel costs Distinguishing between student protests and opportunistic rioting Impact of social media and AI misinformation Government policy responses to education and economic grievances Summary: The episode provides a detailed examination of the 2026 riots in France, noting how legitimate protests by students regarding education and infrastructure were seemingly co-opted by opportunistic rioters. George highlights that while students successfully campaigned for smaller class sizes and better facilities, the broader unrest involving arson, looting, and attacks on police appeared to involve adult actors whose true origins remain largely obscured by French policy. A central tension in the discussion is the French government's strict refusal to record data on nationality, ethnicity, or religion, a practice rooted in the 1978 Data Protection Act that creates significant hurdles for understanding the motivations and backgrounds of the individuals involved in criminal acts. Economically, George attributes the volatility to an 'energy shock' caused by geopolitical conflicts, specifically an escalation with Iran in early 2026 that sent diesel and heating oil prices skyrocketing. Alongside high inflation, the podcast notes that France has been struggling with long-term issues like high youth unemployment and a national debt exceeding 119% of GDP. President Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to blame external factors like American policy are analyzed, with the host suggesting that the riots were the result of long-standing, unaddressed domestic economic failures that finally reached a breaking point, serving as a catalyst for the protests. George meticulously deconstructs the official riot data, noting that of the 2,700 arrests made, only a fraction resulted in jail time, and even fewer had their demographic information recorded. The analysis points out that while the French government claims to be 'color-blind' to maintain a unified national identity, this lack of transparency prevents a clear understanding of the rioters' motivations, particularly concerning whether certain segments of the population are integrating effectively into French society. The episode also touches on the role of far-left and communist groups in providing logistical support to the protests, while simultaneously distancing themselves from the violent aspects of the looting. Ultimately, the episode serves as a commentary on the state of Western governance. By contrasting the successful outcomes for the student protesters—who secured government commitments for new schools, additional teachers, and fuel subsidies—with the unresolved destruction caused by rioters, George argues that French authorities have failed to address the root causes of civil unrest. The show concludes with a warning that failing to acknowledge identity and ideology in favor of a 'utopian' policy approach may leave other Western nations vulnerable to similar cycles of societal fragmentation, urging governments to stop ignoring the underlying realities of their own populations. Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. In this episode of World Ablaze, investigative reporter and Headline USA editor Ken Silva joins the show to unpack his book, The Trump Assassination Plots: What the Investigations Missed and Why It Matters. Silva shares findings from his deep dive into the July 13, 2024, attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, as well as subsequent security breaches across the country. Together, the host and guest analyze systemic security failures, investigation contradictions, and unanswered questions surrounding the gunmen and agency responses. Key Discussion Points: Who Was Thomas Crooks? Examining Crooks's background as a top community college engineering student, his radical online activity, his 2020 YouTube exchanges with a Norwegian neo-Nazi on a State Department watch list, and why the FBI holds over 75,000 pages of withheld records. Butler Security Failures & Communication Gaps: Analyzing the unblocked line of sight from the AGR building, the 15-second response delay from Secret Service snipers, and the radio command center silos between local law enforcement and federal agents. Evidence Handling & Official Record Anomalies: Investigating why Crooks's body remained on the rooftop for 12 hours, the quick release for cremation despite Congressional evidence preservation requests, and remaining bullet fragments. The Ryan Routh Palm Beach Plot: Unpacking Routh's felony record, his volunteer recruitment efforts in Ukraine, his 10-hour campout prior to an unscheduled golf outing, and why Judge Aileen Cannon sealed classified discovery in the case. Foreign Threat Intel & Agency Accountability: Reviewing how Iranian threat intelligence impacted Secret Service sniper deployment, subsequent close-calls like Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner event, and the lack of disciplinary action within protective agencies. Ken Silva https://x.com/JD_Cashless https://substack.com/@kensilva https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1GVFW3Y/r Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. In this episode of World Ablaze, host George Fontes sits down with longtime podcaster and Boomer Bunker co-host John Jamingo for an unfiltered discussion on current events, political strategies, and economic realities. Drawing from 24 years of hands-on experience as an elevator mechanic before entering podcasting, Jamingo provides a direct, blue-collar perspective on the challenges facing everyday working families. Together, Fontes and Jamingo evaluate upcoming midterm election dynamics, rising living expenses, cultural integration, and the outlook for upcoming generations. Key Discussion Highlights The Midterms & Political Messaging: Evaluating campaign playbooks across political parties, the drawbacks of personal character attacks over kitchen-table economic policies, candidate recruitment challenges, and media influence on elections. Inflation, Energy, & Economic Realities: Examining diesel price spikes, record grocery inflation for staples like ground beef and eggs, energy grid regulatory burdens, and the math behind temporary trade moves like the 36-million-barrel Russian diesel agreement. Cultural Integration & Western Values: Discussing projected US demographic trends toward 2045, the role of assimilation versus cultural fragmentation, and the preservation of constitutional principles and Judeo-Christian foundations. The Future for Gen Z & American Labor: Comparing traditional work ethics with soft parenting, the potential impact of AI on white-collar vs. blue-collar trade careers, real estate flippers and LLC speculation driving up housing costs, and redefining the American Dream. **John Jamingo ** https://www.boomerbunker.com/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. George welcomes HavoK—co-host of the Space Tomatoes podcast, well-studied constitutionalist, and self-professed small-L libertarian. In this wide-ranging and unscripted conversation, HavoK breaks down his personal transition from a conservative household through various political movements to becoming a small-L libertarian. The episode explores the critical distinctions between big-L party minarchism and small-L Rothbardian/Hoppian libertarian principles, centering on voluntary cooperation and the rejection of state coercion. Together, George and HavoK dig into the root causes of America's economic decline—including the Federal Reserve's role in the dollar losing 97% of its purchasing power since 1913—and discuss how the erosion of individual liberties and a lack of congressional accountability have fed systemic political disillusionment. Check out Space Tomatoes: https://www.spacetomatoes.net/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. My guest spot one the FAFO Podcast ** FAFO Podcast Episode 82: Decoding Politics, Misinformation, and Geopolitics with George Fontes ** In this episode, host Chad Martin sits down with George Fontes, host of the World Ablaze podcast, for an unvarnished conversation on media bias, geopolitical strategy, and the breakdown of critical thinking in modern culture. Drawing from his background in live event production and sound engineering, George shares how navigating industry echo chambers during the pandemic inspired him to pick up a microphone and launch an independent show. Together, Chad and George break down how to cut through sensational headlines using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), why local civic engagement matters, and what it takes to understand opposing arguments without personal animosity. ** Key Discussion Topics: ** From Sound Engineering to Independent Media: How George transitioned from running live sound for major artists to launching World Ablaze during the COVID pandemic. Vetting Sources & Utilizing OSINT: A look behind the curtain at Open-Source Intelligence, avoiding media hype, and evaluating primary court documents and data reports. Media Bias & Culture: Analyzing the decline of critical thinking, the rise of outrage bait on short-form video platforms, and the importance of parental involvement in local education. Geopolitical Realities & National Security: Macro perspectives on foreign policy, international relations, border security metrics, and global economic trade routes. Civil Dialogue: Why listening to opposing views and building arguments on verifiable facts is crucial for an informed society. Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Keith Barton—a 20-year Marine Corps veteran, former military aviator, author, and candidate for Texas Congressional District 23 joins the show. Barton outlines a pragmatic, data-driven blueprint to overhaul how Congress operates from the inside out. At the heart of the discussion is the American Lean Act, Barton’s proposed "parallel operating system" for Congress. Built on Lean Six Sigma principles, the framework requires lawmakers to submit plain-language, short legislative "modules" that target root causes without raising taxes, adding spending, or cutting essential services. Beyond legislative reform, Barton shares actionable, data-driven solutions for federal agency accountability, border security, family court reform, and infrastructure modernization. Support Keith Barton: https://www.bartonfortexas.com/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Donna Linder joins the show to discuss the process of counting your vote. Donna is the County Clerk / Recorder and Registrar of Voters for Stanislaus County in California. Together we discuss election integrity and ballot verification as Donna walks us through the process and explains the safeguards in place to fight election fraud. Donna admits that she can't speak for every county, and that while tales of election fraud through ballot harvesting and other scrupulous means are prevalent, she is an open book on the steps she takes, and uses everything within her power to ensure that every election is legitimate and that voter integrity is upheld. Our conversation takes us behind the curtain of how your ballot is handled, verified, and counted dispelling the narratives and noise of rigged elections, although fraud is still possible, it does not happen under Donna's watch. Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Enjoy this bonus episode where I am welcomed on The Billy Dees Podcast, for an unfiltered, deep-dive discussion on the shifting landscape of truth, media, and governance. Together, they explore how declining audience attention spans and social media outrage cycles spark knee-jerk commentary before individuals even digest full stories. The conversation expands into critical cultural and political flashpoints—from California’s legal crackdowns on citizen journalism to the erosion of personal accountability in high-profile legal cases. They also analyze the global high-stakes race between the U.S. and China over AI infrastructure and data centers, the ongoing geopolitical stalemate with Iran, and the challenges independent podcasters face when navigating algorithmic control and big-media dominance. Check out BIlly Dees Podcast: https://perfectmediaprods.com/author/perfectmediaprods/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Daniel of HM Intelligence joins the show to help shed some light on the various conflicts in the world. The day of the recording, the UK apprehend a group on people who allegedly tried to attack US Fighter Planes at a UK air field. Daniel and I try and work out who may be responsible and what might be the ramifications of the attempt in real time. We then dive into the Iran war and the current attacks against Saudi Arabia, as US / Saudi relations are tested as Saudi Arabia turns to China for help. While discussing US relations, we then discuss whether or not US / European relations are deteriorating and what these relationships may look like moving forward. Daniel and I close out the conversation discussing the Russia / Ukraine war, and how it has led to innovations and put Russia in a very exposed position. Check out Daniels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hm_intelligence Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. James Williams, host of Dark Waters, joins the show, and I ask him directly: are we caught in a spiritual warfare? The question may sound crazy to some, but if you look at what's been happening, from the Lindsay Clancy trial to escalating wars around the globe, and what seesm to be a direct attack on western civilization and Christianity, it all seems to be the reality of our time. James explains what is actually happening through a biblical lens, as he breaks down the acceptance and normalization of evil acts and the increase in claims by people, such as Tucker Carlson, of being attacked by demons. James also discusses the ruling elite and their anti-Christian agenda and plan to control humanity We then address the question, is Islam really a satanic religion, and were we warned about Muhammed in the Bible? James Williams links: https://iamjameswilliams.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealDarkWaters Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Chad Law is the host of Common Sense with Chad Law joins the show for wide ranging discussion that addresses the causes of the symptoms of today's America. Chad is the, self professed, "Last Gay Conservative", and starts the conversation with his journey and motivations that put him behind the microphone. Chad felt that the gay community was being misrepresented by provocateurs such as Milo Yiannopoulos. Chad set out to offer common sense perspectives and solutions, as a conservative, that doesn't feed the narrative and stereotype of what a gay person is supposed to say and feel. Chad and I dissect the institutional failings that have driven the youth towards the adoption of socialism, from lies to failing markets and cost of living, that have made the American Dream seemingly unattainable. Wages and opportunities are also scrutinized as we discuss the gross abuse of migrant workers and using H1B as a means for large corporations to save money, while qualified U.S. workers get passed over. The Democratic Party has a problem, and that is party voters electing 123 DSA candidates to win their Primaries with 19 of them being congressional candidates. We discuss how this is in direct opposition to what America is built on and what the Democratic Party, and their voters will do to keep America on track in the Midterm Elections. Will the Democrats vote Republican to block the socialist agenda, or just check the Democrat box that pushes the DSA candidates into congress? Chad and I also discuss solutions vs podium politics, and the games that being played on both sides to keep Americans fighting each other, and then ask if the Republican Party is in trouble. We close out the episode discussing AI and the concerns that may be largely propagandist narratives. Support Chad Law by listening to his podcast and buying one of his well written books: https://www.chadparkerlaw.com/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Filmmaker and political commentator Sara Alessandrini is welcomed back on the show to discuss New York City politics and Mayor Mamdani. From the people who oppose Zohran Mamdani's presence at the 9/11 memorial to his opposition to increased wages for NYC School Para-Professionals, Mamdani is graded and discussed openly and honestly. While Mamdani has been criticized for putting his faith before what actually works for the people of NYC, some decisions seem to be just opposition to the system with no clear plan of implementation that would benefit New Yorkers. Sara and I also discuss voter ID, cost of living, the housing shortage, and whether all people should be welcomed to live where they want, even if resources may be scarce. Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Michael 'Mak' Makatura served as the Executive Officer of the 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Hahn Air Base, Germany, and later as an Air Force Intelligence Officer where he was the Distinguished Graduate of two Air Force Intelligence Officer schools. Born into a working-class family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he never imagined he would one day be part of a fighter squadron that would help shape the final days of the Cold War and later participate in Operation Desert Storm. Michael reflects on the tensions and very real nuclear threat as he served while the Cold War between the USA and the Soviet Union was still going. He adds valuable insight as his station at Hahn Air Base gave him a literal up-close view of those under communist rule on the other side of the Berlin Wall, and gives all Americans a stern warning about the dangers of socialism. Michael also reflects on his service as the USA launched Operation Desert Storm, and gave some historical context and real world assessment about the Iran War today in 2026. Buy Mak's book https://www.michaelmakatura.com/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Sam Jade Wooldrik joins the show!!! Sam is the host of 'Shades of Jade Podcast', where she offers political commentary and updates on current events. Jade offers news breakdowns and guest episodes which feature a roundtable type discussion. Together, Sam and I discuss the absurd Jury deadlock in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, the acceptance of outright evil behavior in the USA, and the dangers facing the Democrat Party. We feature a clip of John Fetterman who calls out his own party and questions the motives of Abdul El Sayed and the strange support of Hasan Piker. We round out the episode discussing the Troll Master in Chief, Donald J Trump. Check out 'Shades of Jade' on Apple and Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shades-of-jade-podcast/id1784808364 https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vgs8EVFdcls8slNQptdOi?si=329cd7561043490b Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze

World Ablaze with George Fontes delivers unfiltered, no-b******t conversations and hard-hitting unfiltered commentary on politics, news, and geopolitics. Ross 'Yergz' Yerger joins the show. Ross is a retired Secret Service agent and current media personality. Ross is know for his balanced political commentary and we put that to the test as we discuss the USA's geopolitical relationships and foreign policy under Trump. Our conversation takes us from strained relations with Canada, to Trump's use of tariffs as a weapon, and his hammer like approach with Iran. Ross and I even discuss echo chambers in media and the need to have real conversations vs shouting matches. Check out Ross's Media company and the work he's doing: https://www.mastiff.media/ Support our Sponsors!!! 🛒 Afuera Coffee Co. - Sustainable Coffee 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://promocode.to/afuera-coffee-co/worldablaze-yem 🛒 Ground News - Get The Whole Story 💰 Get 40% OFF | Promo Code: WORLDABLAZE https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=worldablaze Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featured X: https://x.com/fontesablaze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fontesablaze Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze