Tonight, Samuel Trapp dissects the dismantling of USAID, State Department end-runs, and the NGO funding ecosystem that refuses to die. We examine Ukraine’s high-risk theater—from Zaporizhzhia alarm bells to frontline civilian tragedy—then pivot to Hungary’s Orban seeking a reset with Trump and the end of hostile NGO funding. Closing act: Kenya converts major China loans into RMB, hinting at a pragmatic, slow-burn de-dollarization wave across the Global South. Clear points, hard edges, and receipts. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Tonight’s Part 2 dives into how underground tests actually work, the treaties that govern them, the IMS network that exposes cheaters, and why restarting explosive testing would take years and nine figures—if it’s even wise. Nevada lessons, Russia/China posture, and a straight read on costs, timelines, and sanity. Tomorrow: Part 3 if we need it. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Part 1: the mechanics and meaning of underground nuclear tests—site geology, stemming, cables, data, and the treaties shaping today’s stalemate. I add Nevada war stories, the Baneberry cautionary tale, and a spirited caller whose big-picture questions push the moral and strategic edges. Tomorrow night: Part 2, a world tour of test sites, verification tech, and how escalation really happens (or doesn’t). If it runs long, we’ll keep going.

Samuel Trapp connects tonight’s headlines: Venezuela’s opposition blessing U.S. military “pressure,” a growing Caribbean armada, and Nigeria’s humanitarian pretext around energy lanes. On the Ukraine front: Black Hawk insertions into Pokrovsk, reported Iskander strikes in the rear, and the logistics war from Baltic choke points to Belarus–St. Petersburg–Kaliningrad sea routes. Plus Zakharova’s take on frozen assets, ICC lawfare, and Cuba’s UN vote. We close on deterrence—Khabarovsk, Poseidon, Burevestnik—and the thread tying it together: ideology drives press releases; oil, logistics, and power realities drive policy. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

This episode examines two accountability failures: the Biden autopen controversy surrounding late-term clemency and the legality of recent U.S. strikes on “suspected” drug boats in international waters. We review how presidential authorship should be documented, what went wrong in practice, and why chain-of-custody and method tracking matter. We then analyze maritime law and human-rights obligations at sea—flag-state consent, proportional force, and the Saiga standard. Clear takeaways and reforms included. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Budapest is on ice, but the war lobby isn’t. Samuel Trapp opens with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s broadside at EU hawks, then dives into Russia’s Rubicon drone stats, a reported U.S. plot to seize Venezuela’s Maduro, and a mystery drone downed near a U.S. Army site in Estonia. We parse Israel’s coalition brinkmanship, a record-deadly Rio raid, and Congress’ “auto-pen presidency” salvo—without the mainstream varnish. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Tonight we unpack Russia’s winter strategy against Ukraine’s grid and why mass blackouts may double as migration warfare. We hit NATO’s five-year threat drumbeat, Tomahawk escalation risks, Solovyov’s bravado and Burevestnik chatter, and the brutal reality of drone-saturated infantry fights. In Europe: Budapest says “Don’t die for Ukraine,” while sanctions inflate EU costs. In the Americas: Washington’s heavy thumb on Argentina and Venezuela. In Asia: New Delhi coolly dodges U.S. pressure on Russian oil. Sarcasm served warm, facts plated cold. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Samuel Trapp breaks down Russia’s Burevestnik test claims, Lavrov’s “Budapest” peace architecture, Russian advances around Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, and the case for buffer zones after cross-border strikes. Plus: jet-assisted FAB munitions, NATO/policy fallout, rare-earth supply risks, and Ukraine’s mobilization mess. A sharp, Russia-leaning reality check—concise, sourced, and built for listeners who prefer substance over slogans.

Trump’s sanctions, Putin’s patience, and Maria Zakharova’s sarcasm—Samuel Trapp breaks it all down with biting wit and real-world insight. From Medvedev declaring the Ukraine war now belongs to Trump, to the EU’s audacious plan to “borrow” Russia’s assets, this episode exposes hypocrisy from Washington to Brussels. Add in sharp listener calls, a story from Qatar, and a Missouri twist on government overreach, and you’ve got a spicy serving of truth with no artificial flavoring. 🎧 International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Trump’s Oval spray with NATO’s Mark Rutte sets the tone: Budapest “on hold,” “tremendous” sanctions on Rosneft/Lukoil, and a freeze-the-lines ceasefire he recently trashed. I break down what the sanctions actually do (and don’t), why the carve-outs matter, and how the Tomahawk talk quietly admits U.S. involvement would be unavoidable. We also cover Pokrovsk battlefield shifts, a spirited caller on good vs. evil and the erosion of family, Lithuania’s balloon-smuggling flap, and a run of French museum heists. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better. Live Sun–Thu, 9–10:30 p.m. CST — damradio.com/live • internationalflavor.com.

Triage for grown-ups: Tonight I unpack why the Budapest summit is on ice (and what each side really wants), the only ceasefire that isn’t a reload, and why any talks must lock down the long-range strike ecosystem. We trace the flow of weapons and money since 2014, plus the U.S. training trail inside Ukraine—then tackle the ugly stuff: Crocus, the Fico verdict, collaborator hits, and the normalization of “special actions.” We also revisit Nord Stream’s “just war” lawyering and Europe’s energy-to-industry slide. It’s International Flavor: receipts over rhetoric, signal over noise, and just enough snark to keep the coffee hot.

Map over microphone, results over rhetoric. We open with the reported threat against Margarita Simonyan—because “censorship by bullet” doesn’t end debates, it just proves why they’re needed. From there: the ICC’s paper vs. a host state’s police power, Brussels’ “not nice” line vs. its own admission there’s no EU personal travel ban (the obstacle is the airframe, not the person), and the corridor math that turns “impossible” into logistics—hello, Bulgaria. We unpack the boring safety that actually saves lives (GNSS spoofing, late filings, alternates), then the Zelensky–Trump aftermath: Patriots in, Tomahawks on ice, and a front-line freeze getting louder. Plus: why Hungary’s bet on hosting is sovereignty in action, not a vibe check. If a single waiver goes green and a single room stays quiet, Europe might trade adjectives for outcomes—at least for one winter. Rate, review, and share if you prefer fewer obituaries and more arguments. Listener discretion: strong opinions, stronger receipts.

From Putin to polar engineers, everyone’s got blueprints for the impossible: a bridge—or tunnel—between Russia and America. In this episode, Samuel Trapp dives headfirst into frozen geopolitics, BRICS money, and the bureaucratic fear of connection. It’s part Arctic adventure, part economic autopsy, and part therapy session for Western planners allergic to big ideas. Spoiler alert: the physics are ready, the money’s waiting, and the politics are still in the bathroom mirror rehearsing excuses. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Tonight Samuel Trapp plates a potent platter of P-topics: the Trump–Putin telephone tête-à-tête and Budapest buzz; India’s MEA puncturing Trump’s Russian-oil claim; Ukraine’s ‘partial’ Kharkiv pullouts versus propaganda; highlights from Putin’s Russian Energy Week power plans; a passport-power plunge; and a spicy Solovyov panel sampler. Expect punchy analysis, translated source lines, and zero patience for pundit puffery. Plus: why Tomahawks aren’t a panacea, what “preparations without delay” actually signal, and how 40-settlement family evacuations fit the Kupyansk front. We also parse Zelensky’s White House optics and why America’s passport places 12th. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Pelosi says “shut up,” Trump touts a BRICS exodus, and Samuel demands receipts. Tomahawk reality vs. myth, Andre Bezrukov’s once-in-a-century tech pivot, Col. Douglas Macgregor on escalation and winter, plus Maria Zakharova’s briefing, Odessa maneuvers, Venezuela’s “drug boat” strikes, and the Boris Johnson angle. Russian-leaning palate, zero fluff. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Tonight: the Tomahawk reality check (Typhon vs. XMAV), why “20–50 missiles” won’t change the war, where Ukraine money is hidden in D.C. line items, Patriot math and backfills, plus a sharp look at Europe’s drone-scare headlines. A caller even proposes a “pontoon-boat launch plan.” Skeptical? Good—so are we. International Flavor: Where the Truth Just Tastes Better.

Why did Oslo honor a U.S.-funded Venezuelan dissident instead of Trump? Tonight, Samuel Trapp breaks down the Nobel farce, America’s new “war for peace,” and Europe’s addiction to fear. From Caracas to Brussels, hear how Western elites twist democracy into domination—and why Russia’s patience keeps the world balanced.

From Venezuela to India, countries are done being pushed around by the U.S. and its “rules-based order.” Tonight’s show breaks down global pushback, multipolar shifts, and how America’s diplomatic tone-deafness is fueling new alliances. We spotlight India’s Jaishankar, Russia’s firm stance, and the Western media meltdown. Add in a touch of humor, some brutal honesty, and it’s classic International Flavor.

From Venezuela’s oil games to Paris’s political chaos, tonight’s International Flavor with Samuel Trapp dives into Trump’s new “war,” Jaishankar’s UN showdown, Burkina Faso’s resource nationalism, and Apple’s latest privacy scandal — served with a side of sarcasm.

The Flock Trap – Surveillance, Power & the Ike Skelton Story. Camden County’s Ike Skelton fought the system—and uncovered something much bigger. Samuel Trapp unpacks the full story behind the ALPR camera controversy, data privacy battles, and federal lawsuits shaking the foundations of “law-and-order” tech. From Missouri to Norfolk VA to Washington DC, this is a deep dive into the modern surveillance state and the people refusing to bow to it.