EP#236 | DSD | Nuance: Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, NATO, WEF, Snowden & Assange
📄 Episode Overview
In Episode #236, Ray Doustdar delivers a bold and nuanced perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, the demonization of Putin, and the real motives behind NATO’s expansion. He revisits insights from recent interviews, reflects on past U.S. regime change efforts, and draws a throughline from Iraq and Libya to today’s escalating conflict. A mystery guest clip dissects global power dynamics, identifying the Western elite, the Clinton-Bush-Obama alliance, and the WEF as central actors in a corrupt world order. Ray closes with open-ended questions about Trump’s role, the Epstein list, and whether we’ll ever get real truth from anyone in power.
🧠 Key Takeaways
🌍 Putin is Not the Media Villain
Ray argues that Putin is highly respected by many Russians and shouldn’t be judged solely through Western media narratives.
💣 NATO’s Expansion is the Real Red Line
Echoing voices like Jeffrey Sachs and John Mearsheimer, Ray explains how NATO’s eastward push provoked Russia’s response and undermined peace.
📉 20 Years, $8 Trillion, 1M Dead: The Iraq & Afghanistan Legacy
Ray recaps the cost of America’s failed regime change wars and why Syria—where Russia pushed back—was the turning point.
🧠 The Uni-Party and the Elite Power Brokers
Bush, Clinton, Obama, and now Biden—Ray sees them as one interconnected political machine operating on behalf of the WEF and globalist interests.
🔍 Trump: Breaker of Chains or Just Another Actor?
Ray wonders aloud: is Trump truly an outsider fighting for truth—or is he playing his role in a larger deception?
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Ray reacts to a listener thinking Dave was AI
01:19 – Why Ray doesn’t believe Putin would launch nukes
03:30 – Putin through Russian eyes vs U.S. media
04:46 – Who’s really running Biden’s decisions? Obama?
06:07 – Martial law theory to block Trump win in 2024
07:19 – Respectful political disagreement with friends
09:44 – Don’t hate Rand Paul or Thomas Massie just for the “R”
10:21 – Call a spade a spade: media narratives vs facts
10:56 – Mystery guest: Western empire & CIA regime changes
13:07 – Iraq, Afghanistan: $8T spent, 1M civilians dead
14:25 – Hillary Clinton, Syria & the Bush-Clinton-Obama elite
15:29 – Syria: Russia stops another regime change war
16:46 – Professors Sachs & Mearsheimer blame NATO
17:59 – Russia collusion hoax & uniparty deception
19:21 – Rise of BRICS, new global alliance vs WEF agenda
20:35 – Will Trump release the Epstein list or JFK files?
22:19 – Is Trump really outside the machine—or part of it?
24:08 – Ray teases tomorrow’s 9/11-focused episode
🎯 Conclusion
Ray challenges listeners to reject media caricatures and seek truth with nuance. Whether it’s Putin, NATO, or Trump—he urges us to look deeper than party lines or mainstream headlines. A must-listen for those who think critically.
❓ FAQ
Q: Is Ray defending Putin in this episode?
A: Not defending, but offering a counter-narrative—based on firsthand accounts and expert insights—that questions Western portrayals of Putin.
Q: Why does NATO’s expansion matter so much?
A: For Russia, NATO expansion is a clear security threat. Experts say the U.S. repeatedly ignored that red line.
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Putin Ukraine nuance, NATO eastward expansion, Jeffrey Sachs NATO warning, Syria regime change Clinton, Trump Epstein list JFK files, Deep Shallow Dive podcast, BRICS global realignment, U.S. uniparty deep state, CIA regime changes, Edward Snowden Julian Assange
🗂️ Categories
Geopolitical Conflict, U.S. Foreign Policy, Media & Power
🏷️ Tags
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📝 Meta Description
Episode 236: Ray Doustdar explores Putin’s reputation, NATO’s provocation, regime change history, and whether Trump is hero or hoax. #DeepShallowDive
