Hi everyone! Thank you for being here. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some scripture from the Bible (without being too pushy). My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life). I’ve got timestamps below on the various topics, as well as source notes you can refer to.Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week. If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchellAnd there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen. You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:Timestamps:Timestamp: 0:37. How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine?Timestamp: 7:25. A reminder of how different Western nations fight compared to Russia and Iran.Timestamp: 16:53. How the surprise setbacks in Syria show the true weakness of Russia and Iran.Timestamp: 23:28. China rams another ship near the Phillippines.Timestamp: 25:54. Let’s talk about God for a moment.Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? Record a voice memo in your phone and email it to authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.U.S. news:How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine? from The Economist. “Trump won’t be played for a sucker,” argues Matthew Kroenig of the Atlantic Council, a think-tank in Washington, who recently co-wrote an article for The Economist with Michael Waltz, whom Mr Trump has chosen as his national security adviser. “He will walk away from a bad deal.” Mr Trump, insiders say, fears a failure in Ukraine would dent his popularity, just as the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 hurt President Joe Biden.Mr Waltz has acknowledged that America may need leverage to extract better terms from Mr Putin. He has suggested that America expand gas exports, crack down on Russian oil sales, provide more weapons to Ukraine and ease restrictions on their use if Mr Putin does not come to the table. Kurt Volker, who served as a special envoy to Ukraine during Mr Trump’s first term, suggests Mr Trump’s approach might initially be simple: a demand to “stop the war” without conditions.Others in MAGA-land are also thinking about how a deal might be enforced. Keith Kellogg, a retired general whom Mr Trump this week picked as special envoy to Russia and Ukraine, and Fred Fleitz, a CIA veteran at a pro-Trump think-tank, have proposed that America “continue to arm Ukraine…to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a ceasefire”. Ukraine would not be asked to cede territory and America and its allies would lift sanctions and normalize ties only if Russia were to sign a settlement “acceptable to Ukraine”. If Mr Trump were to embrace these proposals, Ukrainians would be delighted.A reminder of how different Western nations fight compared to Russia and Iran. The following comments come from Chief of the Defense Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin:Reminder: Russian toll in Syria battle was 300 killed and woundedSyria crumbles…Syrian rebels have taken Aleppo, the country’s second biggest city.China continues its antics:Philippines says China’s coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vesselYour Bible lesson for the week:Let’s end the show with a quick Bible lesson.The Bible clearly says to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, and I can say that I’ve done so before returning to the faith. I’ve studied Hinduism and Islam, and even became a Zen Buddhist — or what they call Chan Buddhism in China — for a good five years or so. And I know if you study these religions yourself, I think you will find them lacking and that they will leave you desiring more. But go ahead and study then if you wish, it will only get you to the true solution faster. Now, as a reminder, I did launch a new podcast that focuses solely on faith. You can find it below. As a final scripture reminder, do not grow weary in doing good. Even if you’re just helping one hungry kid or donating one school backpack, that might not solve world hunger or fix everything in our country (or your neighborhood), but you are doing good. So, don’t feel overwhelmed by ...
