EP#284 | DSD | Trump's Speech & Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Foreign Policy

Mar 5

📌 Episode Overview

In Episode #284 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shares raw thoughts on Trump’s address to Congress and then pivots to a deep, powerful breakdown of U.S. foreign policy through a clip from economist Jeffrey Sachs. From dysfunction in Congress and performative politics to NATO expansion, the 9/11 paradigm shift, and missed opportunities for peace in Ukraine, this is one of the most comprehensive explanations you’ll hear on how we got here.

🔑 Key Takeaways

👁️ Ray blasts both parties for performative partisanship during Trump’s congressional speech
🧐 Empathy, communication, and unity could be Trump’s winning formula—if he chooses to evolve
🌎 Jeffrey Sachs outlines NATO’s steady eastward creep since 1990 despite U.S. promises
⚔️ Victoria Nuland, regime change in Ukraine, and how the U.S. triggered a proxy war
⚠️ Sachs says a December 2021 Russian peace proposal was rejected—just weeks before war

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Ray’s Take: Trump’s Congressional Address, Dysfunctional Congress
04:00 – Lakeyn Riley & the Moral Collapse of U.S. Political Theater
07:00 – Unity Is a Threat to the System
09:00 – Empathy, Oration & How Trump Misses the Moment
12:00 – Ukraine, Biden, and The Missed Unity Opportunity
15:00 – Audience Feedback, Response to Trump-Zelensky Presser
20:00 – Social Media Echo Chambers & Self-Righteous Posting
26:00 – Ray’s Man Crush: Clip from Jeffrey Sachs Begins
28:00 – U.S. Promises NATO “Not One Inch Eastward” in 1990
32:00 – NATO Bombs Belgrade in 1999; Kosovo Playbook Revealed
35:00 – Putin, NATO Rejection, and Anti-Ballistic Treaty Withdrawal
39:00 – 2014 Ukraine Coup & Victoria Nuland’s Shadow Role
44:00 – The Missed 2021 Peace Treaty; Jake Sullivan Says No
49:00 – Boris Johnson's Visit & Why the War Dragged On
52:00 – The Oil Sanctions & $2 Gas Hypocrisy

📢🎤 Conclusion & Call to Action

Two-party dysfunction, blocked peace deals, and a weaponized media state. If you value clarity over consensus, subscribe at DeepShallowDive.com and stay zesty.

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🗂️ Categories

U.S. Politics & Leadership
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
NATO & Foreign Policy

🏌️ Tags

Donald Trump
Jeffrey Sachs
Victoria Nuland

Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

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