S8 Ep702: PREVIEW FOR LATER: Greg Scarlatoiu examines Kim Jong-un’s surprising effectiveness as a manager of North Korea's nuclear program. Despite initial hopes for reform, his understanding of the West has actually bolstered his aggressive diplomatic capabilities

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1928In this live broadcast recording session, Evan Ellis discusses the Brazilian election aftermath, focusing on Flávio Bolsonaro fleeing through Argentina using an Italian passport. He explores allegations against Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, Venezuelan political transitions, and Chi…