Is the German economy facing a temporary downturn or a total deindustrialization? In this episode, we dive deep into the crumbling state of European industry, the shutting down of Volkswagen plants, and the loss of cheap Russian energy. We analyze the reality of a potential economic collapse in the West compared to the stagnation of Japan.

Later, we discuss the latest developments in Ukraine—including why peace plans may fail and the likelihood of Russia taking Odessa and Kiev. Finally, we cover the rising tide of censorship in the West and the United States' unspoken "act of war" against Venezuela.

Timestamps:00:00 - Is Germany’s Economy Collapsing?04:00 - The Real Cost of Losing Russian Energy07:26 - What Defines an Economic Collapse?12:37 - The Eurozone Crisis & US Debt Bomb20:00 - The End of the Dollar System?26:15 - NATO’s "World War 3" Rhetoric vs. Reality32:00 - Why the Peace Plans for Ukraine Won't Work41:36 - Will Russia Take Odessa and Kiev?54:06 - The Partition of Ukraine57:17 - Censorship & The Arrest of Dissenters in the West1:05:23 - The US Naval Blockade of Venezuela