Tara Reade

A few thoughts on the election in Russia

What a great conversation with Jimmy Dore

Olga and Tara are joined by political commentator Jimmy Dore — to talk about Trump’s new hair and new term, Ukraine negotiations, Iran, the current state of the US military, the Charlie Kirk assassination, the Epstein files, and much more.

Is the US stretched too thin to win two wars at once? Dore argues the Iran conflict drained missile stockpiles meant for Ukraine — so what does that say about America’s real military capacity, and who might be watching closely?

Does it actually matter who wins the US midterms? Dore says no, arguing both parties answer to the same donors regardless of outcome. Is voting still a real lever for change?

What really shifted Trump between his first and second terms? Dore lays out a theory involving lawsuits, imprisoned allies, and the Epstein files — and on the ground, how much of the anger Tara found in the US is about foreign policy versus the cost of living?

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Where is Olga Bataman? Surely, at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok!

It’s all about the discussions and meetings — but also the incredible location, the campus, and a Russian city to fall in love with 🌊

Take a quick tour of the forum with Olga:

Olga and Tara welcome Senator Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Russian Federation Council — for Russia’s perspectives on the war in Ukraine, Western policies and the world’s future security.

Did Europe misunderstand the events of 2014 from the very beginning? Why does Sen. Kosachev argue that the Minsk Agreements, the Istanbul peace talks, and Russia's 2021 security proposals represented missed opportunities to avoid a wider conflict? And why does he believe European leaders are now politically unable to change course?

Can the US influence Ukraine's decisions? Have sanctions strengthened rather than weakened Russia? And is today's "rules-based order" replacing international law — or is that itself a flawed interpretation of world politics?

What would Russia consider a lasting peace? Why does Moscow reject claims that it seeks territorial expansion beyond Ukraine? And how does Sen. Kosachev explain Russia's security concerns, its relationship with NATO, and its vision of a future European security architecture?

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ЭКСКЛЮЗИВ: В гостях у Ольги Батаман и Тары Рид — один из самых известных американских журналистов ТАКЕР КАРЛСОН.

Перешел ли Вашингтон грань гибридного противостояния с Россией — и теперь это уже война?

Почему Карлсон считает слияние спецслужб США и Израиля государственной изменой и кто на самом деле формирует внешнюю политику Белого дома?

Мы также обсудим отношения Дональда Трампа и Биньямина Нетаньяху, войну с Ираном, санкции против России, энергетический кризис в Европе и будущее НАТО.

Способны ли европейские страны выставить реальную армию и почему глобальный центр силы неизбежно смещается на Восток?

Поговорим о свободе слова, «русофобии» на Западе и личным впечатлениям Карлсона от поездок в Россию. Понравился ли ему черный хлеб?

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EMW EXCLUSIVE: Renowned journalist TUCKER CARLSON joins Olga and Tara — for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of American foreign policy, the war in Ukraine, US-Russia relations, Israel, Iran and much more.

Is the US already in direct conflict with Russia? Why does Tucker argue that Washington has lost its sovereignty, and who does he believe is shaping America's foreign policy decisions?

We also discuss the growing tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the prospect of a third political party in the United States, and whether the current political system still represents ordinary Americans.

Can Europe avoid a direct confrontation with Russia and where is the boundary between proxy support and direct warfare? Are we witnessing a historical pivot of power from West to East, and can global stability survive the shift? We also examine sanctions, energy security, NATO, and the future of diplomacy.

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Olga and Tara are joined by Nelson Wong, Vice Chairman and President at the Shanghai Centre for RimPac Strategic and International Studies.

We’ll discuss the detention of American human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik in the UK, explore the strategic consequences of the Iran war, Trump's comments on communism, technological competition and whether fear — not strength — is driving today’s geopolitical decisions.

Was Brzezinski’s 'worst nightmare' destined to become reality? Did the strategic partnership between China, Russia and Iran emerge despite Western expectations — or because of them?

And why does Nelson Wong argue that China spent more than a decade preparing for today's tariff and trade confrontation with the United States?

How vulnerable is China to instability in the Strait of Hormuz? What role does Iranian oil play in China's long-term strategy, and why does Nelson Wong believe Beijing has already prepared for worst-case scenarios?

Can a superpower exist without seeking military dominance? What does China's leadership believe a global power should look like, and why does Wong reject the idea that every country wants to follow the American model?

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Tara Reade weighs in on the scandal surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner:

‘My analysis, and I could be wrong, is that he is the WRONG kind of Democrat’

‘The elites have chosen someone else — and they are GETTING RID of him’

‘There is a pattern in how sexual assault scandals and other scandals are WEAPONIZED to get rid of UNSAVORY candidates who won’t toe the line’

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Olga and Tara are joined by Nelson Wong, Vice Chairman and President at the Shanghai Centre for RimPac Strategic and International Studies.

We’ll discuss the detention of American human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik in the UK, explore the strategic consequences of the Iran war, Trump's comments on communism, technological competition and whether fear — not strength — is driving today’s geopolitical decisions.

Was Brzezinski’s 'worst nightmare' destined to become reality? Did the strategic partnership between China, Russia and Iran emerge despite Western expectations — or because of them?

And why does Nelson Wong argue that China spent more than a decade preparing for today's tariff and trade confrontation with the United States?

How vulnerable is China to instability in the Strait of Hormuz? What role does Iranian oil play in China's long-term strategy, and why does Nelson Wong believe Beijing has already prepared for worst-case scenarios?

Can a superpower exist without seeking military dominance? What does China's leadership believe a global power should look like, and why does Wong reject the idea that every country wants to follow the American model?

🔔 East Meets West is where we explore the most current world events — with top guests from both East and West

Olga and Tara welcome Mario Bozic, Serbian journalist and anchor of Mario ZNA — to break down the political turbulence shaking Europe.

Is Larry the Cat the only permanent fixture left in Downing Street? We dismantle Keir Starmer’s resignation and the domestic crises pushing the UK to the brink.

Is the "Zelensky Curse" a proven pattern for Western leaders who prioritize foreign warmongering over their own citizens? How long can European establishments blame their economic and migration failures on a manufactured external threat?

What is driving the growing rift between Ukraine and some of its strongest supporters, including Poland? Are we witnessing the beginning of a broader realignment inside Europe — and the world?

Finally, why could a ceasefire in Ukraine now mean an even bigger war in 2030 in Europe?

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I have a few thoughts about Candace Owens and her interview with Hunter Biden

Discussing war games and the lack of exit strategy regarding Iran

So wonderful to discuss all this with Leah at the Leahfiles

Olga and Tara sit down with independent investigator Leah (The Leah Files shows) — former intelligence professional with a 20-year background across agencies like the NSA and DIA.

Is the new Iran peace deal a masterclass in diplomacy, or is it just performative politics designed to distract the public from institutional corruption?

Why is the Department of Energy quietly handing over weapons-grade plutonium to private AI companies, and what does this mean for global nuclear non-proliferation?

Furthermore, how are quiet legislative maneuvers effectively merging US and Israeli military intelligence networks beyond the control of the president?

Finally, is Trump genuinely shifting strategies, or is the administration acting under the weight of deep blackmail? We follow the money past the public assassinations, corporate shell games, and hidden elite dynamics to expose what the mainstream narrative is desperate to bury.

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