Revolution in America by Shahid Bolsen

@Thunder90449
"A people capable of revolution must first be capable of imagination. Your entire society is engineered for distraction" is probably the hardest hitting line I heard in a while.

@alexiskiri9693
I am a musician and what you say about the music business is spot on. It is the zombie apocalypse.

@tegridyfarms9972
"People will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capabilities to think." ― Aldous Huxley, Brave New World

@dericnorman7741
The dream isn't to get rid of the oppressors but to become the oppressor."

@DreadedOne
Don't simp for the tyranny of endless fake options. The pain of inaction has not yet exceeded the pain of action.

@GreatWhiteCat
There really is a uni-party. It's not just a word. It's a real thing. I know the Austrian painter people like to reference, he said our democracy was all a show to get people to accept things we otherwise wouldn't, because we assume it was legitimately voted in, when none of us are actually voting for anything.


Why is revolution impossible in the United States? In this hard-hitting talk, Shahid Bolsen dissects the psychological, political, and economic forces that ensure American society will never rise up—despite deep inequality, exploitation, and systemic injustice. From the illusion of democracy to the paralyzing comfort of consumerism, Bolsen exposes the mechanisms that keep Americans compliant and disorganized. He explains why even the most radical voices ultimately serve the status quo—and what this means for global change.

HiCOP Converts Plastic to Oil in Japan

@alexandraapjarova
Not sure why they can’t continue developing a safe “plastic back into oil at home” machine and sell it as a necessary household appliance like an oven or washing machine. Why did they cancel this development progress?

@ikechukwuo.ogbonna2892
Quite educational. I would like to know the name of the specific catalyst that was used in the chemical processing.

@Seekay-oe3qz
From what I've seen the biggest issue with plastic waste is the various plastics used to make finished products. This makes separation difficult, so almost every country has research centers dedicated to finding ways to break plastics down. In India, there is a bio-degradable process using chemicals and organisms to absorb the carbon in plastics, so that the waste generated is eco-friendly and can be turned into fertilizer.


Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking HiCOP method, revolutionizing the recycling landscape by transforming plastic waste into valuable crude oil. Discover how Japan leads the charge with this innovative solution towards a greener, more sustainable future.

Are we measuring China's GDP wrong?

@phils4634
The big difference between "productive" GDP and "debt services vapourware" GDP.

@redkellyre6568
China's GDP is calculated by factory output. United States GDP is calculated by toll roads, parking meters, late fees on credit cards, car loans, insurance grift, alimony payments, bank bailouts...

@foodparadise5792
Finally this is the video I was waiting for comparing two economies in real sense.

@lincolnteh1963
Very good video. For a long time I've suspected china's real GDP was several times that of USA. Electricity in US was flat for two decades while China's electricity consumption has risen exponentially.



The United States has the largest economy in the world, by traditional GDP measures. But when adjustments are made to account for Purchase Price Parity, and the cost differences for similar products, it is China with the largest economy. The United States has a giant services sector, and includes careers that have no equivalent in other countries. The massive legal, finance, insurance, real estate brokerage, and lobbying industries are far larger in the US than in any other country.

For video transcript and direct links, please visit
https://kdwalmsley.substack.com/p/are-we-measuring-chinas-gdp-wrong

Elle Reeve x Tim Dillon CNN Interview

@kss9131
This is the longest SNL skit I've ever seen

@mvcharisma
That CNN host would do great working at an insurance company denying claims with a smile and soft voice. It's the perfection of NPR ASMR torture

@defconquell
I have to give Elle Reeve credit tho. She is doing the CNN talking points in the most wonderfully friendly way possible

@malcolmnicoll1165
Are some people annoying? Yes. Should they be shamed into gulags? Oh, sure, that's a very appropriate response

@JamisonRelapse
Tim Dillon looks like he's teaching his niece how the world works.

@DJValor311
I'd be willing to bet Tim Dillon is in the neighborhood of a 130 IQ and they threw this chick at him. Bless her heart.


Wow. Very brave of CNN here. At one point, Reeve asked if Dillon and podcasters are the new establishment in the aftermath of the 2024 election.

"I don't think I'm the new establishment. If you weigh, again, a few comedians with podcasts versus all of the people that supported Kamala Harris. You know, Democrat donors, billionaires, big people. If the idea is me and a few comedians have more power than multi-billionaires, huge media institutions, a whole political party apparatus... I just don't think most people are going to buy that. I think it seems like a great way to excuse running an unpopular candidate on a platform that American people weren't sold on," Dillon awkwardly explained while seemingly amused at what he was sitting through.

At another point, Reeve asked who the liberal comedians were, and Dillon looked quite surprised. He then proceeded to give her a list of a dozen liberal comedians more successful than him. I do think there should be more of these quasi-autistic aristocrat "Paypal Mafia" AI billionaires being held to account on long form podcasts. It's healthy to at least have a polite dialogue as these massive mountains of money are being moved around.

David Fung x Forrest Lee on Thailand

@sambalmashawi
Fung brothers are awesome and it's so great to hear David's perspective, especially on how Thailand really can shape your attitude toward life.

@baddcheeta
Lived in Asia half of my life and I miss it sooooo much… shoutout to Asian Americans exploring Asia! 😂🎉

@TheProjectMaximus
Going on 3 years now here in Taipei! Wish I'd moved to Asia 15 years ago!

@ytmB4HyU4kUq
Y'all need to treat America for what it really is, a business destination. Conduct your business and make your money in the states for top dollar, and then spend it outside of the country. Make your money here, and export and spend it elsewhere like the big companies do.


00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Struggles of Finding Asian American role models
03:32 - Who is David Fung?
05:30 - FungBros impact on Asian American culture
08:25 - What made David consider living overseas?
09:25 - What is contributing to Western decline?
11:20 - David’s travels so far
12:01 - What is David’s first impressions of Thailand so far
14:00 - Meeting the variety of expats in Thailand
15:17 - Changing archetypes of how we’re suppose to ‘live’ life
16:34 - The ease of modern day global travel
17:54 - Thailand’s acceptance of Asian Americans
19:20 - Thai society generally treats others with respect
19:47 - How Thailand calms your soul
20:43 - What do David’s friends think of his travels?
22:47 - What is changing the public perception of Thailand?
24:57 - What is David Fung’s future plans in Thailand?
25:18 - David’s new mentorship program - TigerClub Elite
27:18 - David’s best advice on living your best life in Thailand
29:36 - Should there be ‘standards’ for foreigners to stay in Thailand?

Kishore Mahbubani on China

@sweeseng2012
Hopefully all the American people are reading this and face the reality. Please help make the world the safe place to live. Please stop wasting trillions on your bloody wars

@organizer14
Thank you Kishore for your help for mutual understanding.

@jeffreychan1559
If 1.4 billion Chinese decide to make things and become prosperous, the decaying cities of the west are not going to stop them. Not without nuking everything.

@SvayToom
Hawaii is 2000 miles from USA while Taiwan is only 100 miles or 160km from mainland china.


Kishore Mahbubani is a Singaporean diplomat, scholar, and public intellectual known for his incisive commentary on U.S.–China relations. Drawing from decades of experience in international diplomacy, including his tenure as Singapore’s ambassador to the United Nations, Mahbubani argues that the 21st century will be defined by the strategic rivalry between the United States and China. He often critiques Western assumptions about global leadership and advocates for a more pragmatic, multipolar approach to international affairs. Through books like Has China Won?, Mahbubani explores how the U.S. can recalibrate its foreign policy to avoid conflict and coexist with a rising China in a rapidly changing global order.

Tariff insights by Kevin Walmsley at ICB

Companies with cost-plus contracts are much better off, and the implication here, in all this advice we are linking to, is that a business executive is out of his mind to sign a fixed-price contract, and especially one with the federal government. That’s because any change to the compensation structure of a fixed-price contract needs to meet all three of these requirements in the FAR language involving federal taxes, which tariffs are.

The first two are fairly straightforward, and somewhat easily met. The third one is the problem. The increase in costs must result from a tariff that the contractor is required to pay. Most of the tariff costs are borne by others—subcontractors, customs agents, wholesalers—they’re usually the ones who pay the tariffs, and then pass them down the supply chain. There is precedent in case law, whereby contractors can not recover price increases that are indirectly attributable to the tariffs, even if we all know that higher tariffs caused the costs to go up.

Welcome to Maycember

@danielleandrist2742
This was so perfect. I’m a parent and a teacher and May is just insanity.

@xtina1610
I love Penn carrying the mike and walking along side Kim. 😂

@TheLauren1113
This 100% captured my current situation. This week one child had 4 exams. One child has both a band concert and a chorus concert on two different nights. The third child is in a musical opening tonight. I have to go three times because she’s in the ensemble opening night but has a lead tomorrow. Sunday is the music department banquet. Next week, more exams!

@lavernejones4471
You’ve done it again! You have taken one of my favorite songs and merged it with my life. The original song brings back memories of high school and the good old days. This one brings back all the parenting memories that you dreaded at the time but wish you could have again now that everyone is all grown up.😭Great stuff as always. 🤗💕


Maycember is a humorous term blending "May" and "December" to describe how the month of May feels as hectic and overwhelming as December — especially for parents, teachers, and anyone involved in school activities in the USA. While December is known for holiday chaos, May often becomes packed with many more events...

School concerts, graduations, awards ceremonies
Final exams and projects
End-of-year parties and field trips
Sports seasons tournaments
Summer planning and transitions

A new fungus eats plastic?

@dacharyzoo
When, not if, plastic begins to rot like wood, modern living is in for a rude surprise.

@custos3249
Really not surprising every time this happens. When lignin evolved in trees, they became the plastic pollution of the epoch until an organism evolved to break it down and use the energy ancient trees put into creating it in the first place.

@tomix18
If microorganisms can develop plastic consumption, it means that we will no longer be able to use certain materials in marine environments, at least not in the long term: boats, diving and measuring equipment.

@corbbing
"Degrades clothing in minutes..." Imagine that the seas are swarming with this fungi, and you enter the ocean to go swim.


Plastic pollution is a huge problem on every continent, and increasingly in our oceans. Land based microbes have been discovered that have learnt how to digest certain plastics, but new research has now discovered that nature is at it in our oceans as well! So has evolution gifted us a solution to the Great Pacific Garbage patch?

Queen of the Night x Aleksandra Olczyk

@dmitriykovalenko1042
Браво! Браво Александра!!!

@bobammoka
This is all a perfect performance! 😍👏 The vocals the woman had was so amazing and the musician did such a talented job!

@cynthiaolivo5134
Lovely, I would love to be eating in a restaurant and have someone sing and play like that. ⚘️💖BRAVO 👏

@marieastier5381
Mozart est le meilleur et sa musique divine comme éternelle.
Bravissimo madame....❤


With the amazing soprano Aleksandra Olczyk.
Queen of the Night aria from Mozart's Opera The Magic Flute

China's Industrial Clustering by Kevin Walmsley

@DonnellChester-xd7yg
They would understand China better if they listened to people like you who are inside of China instead of people who hold racial prejudices towards China and who are miles away on other continents

@bigmantrue1
Crazy stat: “China today accounts for around 27% of global industrial production, up from 24% in 2018. By 2030, the UN predicts, China’s share of industry will have risen to 45%” - WSJ 😳

@jabbawakka7286
Kevin, you are a giant golden treasure in a sea of lies, obfuscation and mediocrity. Your content and presentations are always top notch, backed by factual data. This old Kiwi rocker salutes and applauds your great work. In my opinion your channel should be rocking at least 1 millions subscribers. Be blessed brother.

@roberts5197
This reminds me of something I saw in the 1980's. A company called Thinking Machines partnered with the genius Richard Feynman. They produced a computer that had 1000 cheap processors and cost $1m. They pitted it against a $40m IBM mainframe. The IBM lost - and yet Thinking Machines went nowhere while IBM remains. Why. Because the big western companies buy up, and then close down, startups that threaten their profits. Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Google etc etc - they have all done it. They stifle development to protect profits.


Tech industry insiders are shocked at China's rapid progress in Artificial Intelligence, especially given our export bans on the fastest semiconductors. DeepSeek's model was developed with less than 9% of the computing hours thought necessary to build such a rich model, and at an astonishing cost of just $6 million.

The difference is that these Chinese AI models and LLM's were all developed using open-source frameworks. And China's entire economy runs the same way: infrastructure, supply chains, university research, and technology are widely shared by hundreds of companies with hundreds of thousands of engineers within similar industries. The same dynamics that propel China's industries to dominate in other sectors are employed in the fields of AI and semiconductor chip design.

To understand how and why China has closed the gap so quickly in technology, knowledge of tech and semiconductors are far less important than the understanding of China's industrial clustering policy. To support Kevin's channel financially, or for transcripts and direct links, and additional resources, please visit his Substack at https://kdwalmsley.substack.com

Trump Tariffs x Ronny Chieng

@DaveTheBunny
JD Vance calling an entire country peasants when his parents were literally crackheads is a pretty bold move.

@dougbooth2906
The Chinese are very proud people and work hard. Insulting them is not a smart thing to do

@mattwho81
A year ago, America had 31 allies who’d have come running to help in a trade war. Now we’re cheering China on.

@dhdhdh22
My grandparents were peasants and my dad, as one of the eight children, couldn’t even get enough food on his plate when he was young. But he and my mother were able to support me to study in the UK for eight years. This is how much China has grown for the past few decades. I’ll always be proud to be a descendent of peasants.


Ronny Chieng breaks down how JD Vance's comments calling Chinese people "peasants" have escalated both the shade war and the trade war with China, impacting American industries from automakers to Hollywood. Plus, Troy Iwata chimes in on the one thriving business of the trade war: TikTok luxury knockoffs. #DailyShow #China #Trump #Tariff

0:00 - China-US Trade War Heats Up
0:54 - JD Vance Shades China
1:30 - China Strikes Back after Vance's Comments
2:22 - Citizens Outraged Over VP's "Peasants" Comments
4:08 - China Hits Back at Trade War
5:42 - Some Hollywood Movies Banned in China
6:31 - TikTok Manufacturers Offer to Sell Directly to Americans
7:45 - Troy Iwata Weighs in on Trade War

Trump Tariffs x Gary's Economics

@LizardSpork
What happened? People making $1mil/hr told people making $10/hr their problems are the fault of people making $1/hr.

@MichalLSK
Watching Charles Schwab laugting in White House with Trump that he made with trading 2 billions USD in a day was surreal moment for me. This is a pure clown world we are living in and people will tell you that these people working harder than normal people...its sickening.

@advsreeharivs
Never seen a better explanation of progressive and regressive taxation. The fact that you put it in the context of export and import will surely help most people understand their implications. Economics lately has become a language used to hide basic truths. You are doing a great job educating everyone.

@greentiger-h1q
Hey Gary, I'm a 25 year old guy from Greece, I have probably watched your entire channel in the past month, you have the support not only of the working people of the UK but from all over the western world. There is and ever was only one war.. the class war.. every other struggle and conflict is a derivative of that

@chrisjames509
Keep going Gary. People are listening and starting to take notice.


00:00 Introduction
02:55 Trump's Actions
04:58 Understanding Trade Deficits
09:41 Economic Inequality
10:51 Tariffs and Their Implications
12:33 Understanding Taxation Systems
20:53 Income and Spending Patterns Across Economic Classes
23:05 Impact of Tariff Policies on Global Trade and Poverty
25:11 Humanitarian and Economic Consequences of Tariffs
27:12 Tariffs and Strategic Implications
34:42 Economic Uncertainty
40:35 Market Manipulation and Trader Psychology
47:43 Global Implications
50:08 Comparison to Fyre Festival
51:59 Build a Better Future

Larian exposed the gaming industry again

@jimvalliere1562
Aren't here people still playing and modding Skyrim? From what I've seen BG3 will be modded for the next decade.

@andormatrahazi8140
Quality never goes out of fashion.

@ArneBab
What Baldur’s Gate 3 also proves is that if a publisher has an unexpected huge success and they don’t cash in but rather use that success to make the game better than they could afford before, then players give back.

@gabethebabe3337
I like how Swen can basically say “git gud” to the industry without coming off as being full of himself, because he and Larian EARNED their win. They are clearly gamers making games for people who like games. They earned every victory lap they choose to make when they talk about the industry. I really hope their next game is as big a success, not because I want another good game, but because I want Larian to be known as the company that makes good games as if it was the 2000s again.



Baldur’s Gate 3 is still embarrassing AAA studios with zero live service, no DLC, and no microtransactions, just a finished RPG that keeps growing. Larian Studios didn’t just launch a great game. With Patch 8, they just proved how broken the modern gaming model really is. In this video, I break down why BG3 still dominates Steam, why single player games are far from dead, and what Patch 8 actually adds. This is the kind of RPG update most studios would lock behind a £30 battle pass. Larian are giving it to players for free. Again.

Hasbro and Wizards Of The Coast DMCA’d a free Baldur’s Gate 3 mod for Stardew Valley, "Baldur's Village". Then Hasbro dropped $40 miniatures. No Tav. No Dark Urge. Just overpriced plastic, and a legal threat to the fanbase. This isn’t just tone deaf. It’s corporate theatre with a marketing budget. Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro took the biggest DnD win of the century and turned it into a lawsuit simulator. From the Stardew Valley BG3 mod takedown, to the Sigil VTT collapse, to Larian walking away from Baldur’s Gate 4... this is how you butcher a legacy in real time. Subscribe. Stay sharp. Never let a suit roll for initiative.

If you're searching for Baldur’s Gate 3 updates, mods, BG3 Patch 8 news, or want to understand why this game keeps topping charts in 2025, this is it. No fluff. Just truth.

China reshaping ties with Africa

@臺支臺蛆死全家
I am Chinese. The education we received from childhood has always told us that cooperation leads to win-win results and harmony is precious. It is heartwarming to see this being gradually realized.

@p2324b
One of the Ugandan leaders put it this way, "Every time the US visits us, we get a lecture. Every time China visits us, we get a hospital."

@nocturnalforsaken4519
USA come to poor country with bullet and gun.
China came with concrete and asphalt.


China’s role in Africa reflects one of the most significant shifts in global alliances and economic power dynamics over the past decade. In 2024, China's trade with Africa increased nearly 5 per cent year on year. Initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s plan to grow global trade, and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation have contributed to the rise of China as the continent's top trading partner. Despite its domestic economic slowdown, China’s relationship with African nations is evolving as Beijing shifts towards public-private partnerships and engaging financial institutions for project funding rather than traditional government-to-government loans. Trade is also diversifying, with Africa exporting more non-resource goods like coffee and avocados to China. In this video, Africa expert Hannah Ryder and Post Africa correspondent Jevans Nyabiage discuss the evolving China-Africa economic partnership.

Red Bull Drone x F1 Max Verstappen

@10MinutesVideos
The RB20 racing in the rain viewed from above looks even more beautiful

@keensweep
The rain was perfect. That is some awesome footage. Congratulations for creating the next generation of filming tech.

@whatupguys1
the chase drone footage is so good you can actually notice small twitches and corrections as Max reaches each curve (like 10:13), details you can't really appreciate with your normal dashcam or stationary rig. Like Max said, this could really change the way people view the sport. Also, that wake the car leaves behind is just mesmerizing.

@xliver4
This thing pulls ~2000+ watts for a whole lap with all of the electronics inside of a tiny tube. They did this without blowing up the ESC, and they kept a clean enough signal for a stable video feed + GPS rescue + clean enough gyro signal to be flyable / no de-syncs. And they hit those speeds with all the added weight of beefed up electronics, stripped down action cam, and a battery large enough to sustain that load??? Hopefully those that haven't flown FPV can appreciate the work that went into this drone (even the initial prototype)! Absolutely incredible job by everyone involved!


This is Formula 1 like you’ve never seen it before. The ‪@dutchdronegods‬ follow Max Verstappen’s brand new ‪@redbullracing‬ RB20 F1 car for a full lap of Silverstone’s Grand Prix Circuit. The world first uninterrupted FPV one shot was captured by a manually piloted custom built drone, designed specifically for the challenge of keeping up with the car at speeds of over 300kph.

It took Red Bull and the Dutch Drone Gods over a year to create a drone that can accelerate two times faster than an F1 car, reaching 300 km/h in just 4 seconds with a top speed of over 350 km/h. The development was accelerated by access to know-how and processes of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, a high-performance engineering arm of Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team.

No. 1 Communication Expert: Vinh Giang

@LifeOfACre8tive
It's not the responsibility of people to see the brilliance that's within you! It's your responsibility to shine your light so brightly! Now that's real gem

@kate-jt4bz
Bro, not only am I not bored. I'm literally sitting here with my notebook and a pen, and I'm taking notes xD

@arielsuave
"Don't be so attached to who you are in the present, that you don't give the future version of you a chance"

@fullar-s
Being Asian, Australian, and being called FOB when I was little as well... I feel like a proud cousin watching this. So happy for Vinh and this great opportunity to be on DoaCEO. 👏🏾🎊🙌🏾


Vinh Giang is a renowned communication expert, magician, genius, and keynote speaker known for blending magic principles with public speaking and leadership training. With a background in entrepreneurship and performance, he teaches powerful communication techniques, emphasizing clarity, persuasion, and presence. His unique approach helps professionals enhance their influence, storytelling, and presentation skills by leveraging psychological insights and engaging delivery. Vinh has worked with global organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, and his TEDx talks have garnered widespread acclaim. Through his online courses and workshops, he empowers individuals to master the art of impactful communication, making complex concepts simple and memorable.

Brendan Carr x John Stewart

@jwlove66
As someone that works in the gov overseeing IT upgrades .. this level of fuckery is absolutely real.

@Glyff3083
The thing people don't point out is this is on purpose. They make sure every cent goes to them. They create positions and tasks that take zero effort to get a paycheck so they can just shove money in their pockets

@RAWBOT301
Billions are wasted on proposals that go nowhere when they could have used that money laying fiber cables.

@dan8910100
The purpose of the bureaucracy is to justify the existence of the bureaucracy. Peak Karentocracy

@groundhog7063
They had 56 applicants that each got $5 million dollars in planning grants, then all but 3 applicants dropped out along the way. Fifty-three applicants dropped out of the program. That's $265 million that, in the end, accomplished absolutely nothing.


In his latest video, John Stewart discusses the $42 billion government broadband scandal with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr.

Carr has been critical of how the Biden administration's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program — a $42.5 billion initiative under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ― has been managed, arguing that funds are being misallocated to areas that already have high-speed internet rather than prioritizing unserved or underserved communities.

Jefferson Fisher x Steven Bartlett

@meeps2201
“Insecurities are very loud, confidence is quiet.” That’s powerful right there!

@redhotgamer
"You don't have to push back. You just can't be pushed over." Stoicism for the win.

@avopitah
This man is honestly more a spiritual teacher than a lawyer. This conversation is mostly about wisdom in my opinion.

@stephengalea9447
The word liars use are "never" and "always"

@TheIViv
"Every conversation is a test, a test of conviction."


How do you communicate like a top lawyer and command respect? Jefferson Fisher reveals the courtroom-tested tricks that win cases AND everyday conversations. Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, communication expert, and host of ‘The Jefferson Fisher Podcast’, where he teaches how to communicate with confidence. He is also the bestselling author of the upcoming book, ‘The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More’.

Star Forts ended the Middle Ages

@christophmorley7510
The suburb of Vauban in Freiburg in Germany, where I am from, is even named after Sébastien Vauban. His work included old fortress ruins of the city, as well as the fortess of Neuf-Brisach in the Alsace, which appears on the very east of the map at the end of the video and is not far away.

@grandmanitou6563
Not only was Vauban the supreme grandmaster in fort creation, he was also the greatest of all time when it came to take fortresses down and truly perfected the art of siegecraft both in offense and defense.

@Echoak95
It is missing one of the oldest, biggest and most important Star forts, Vienna. After the first Siege of Vienna, Italian stonemasons spent 100 years building one of the biggest fortresses in the world; right up until the second siege of Vienna. The walls were over 9 km long and had dozens of bastions, which led to one of the biggest sieges in history.


The history of Star forts is super interesting - they sit in Europe (and around the world; look at St. Augustine) as visual artefacts of a literal Medieval/Renaissance arms race. Learning about them teaches us about technological innovations that ended the medieval period and created the groundwork for the modern era. It also shows how crucial the cannon was as an invention of late medieval warfare.

Tyler Vargas-Andrews x Shawn Ryan

@rickychristiansen9830
Don’t stop holding their feet to the fire. Every American needs to watch this. Great testimony Tyler, thank you.

@huntercarroll124
I was there for the withdrawal as a medic in the 82nd at HKIA. We were ordered to do a police call of the area even after the attack on the 26th. Paratroopers picking up trash out in the open within 200m of the Taliban and ISIS-K. Leadership during this withdrawal was horrendous and I’m still in disbelief about how it went down.

@oscarthegrouchinTX
As a Marine vet, Thank you, Shawn, for exposing all the BS in failed leadership. Nothing but respect for this Marine and all the sacrifices he's made for our country. Semper Fi. Love the show, sir.

@andrewmartin7106
This one hurts so much. This administration has the blood of 13 service members, 1000s of afghans, and my buddy who killed himself because what he saw out there, on its hands. 45+ servicemembers wounded. My bro who was the chillest dude ever, can't sleep anymore because of what he saw here. And nobody is doing anything about it.

@JP-qh9lc
I Appreciate you covering this topic. RIP fellow Marines. Never forgotten

@gregwilson1613
Going straight to the uncensored version. I'm an Afghan vet and the fact that they are censoring this is even more infuriating. Adding insult to injury. Thank you for the work you are doing Shawn

@cal9220
Tyler this quote was written for you over 1000 years ago... "No carelessness in your actions. No confusion in your words. No imprecision in your thoughts. No retreating into your own soul or trying to escape it." ― Marcus Aurelius



The United States withdrew the last of its troops from Afghanistan in August of 2021, signaling the end of a nearly 20 year conflict that cost 8 trillion dollars and the lives of 900,000 people, including over 7,000 U.S. Service Members. The U.S. exit from Afghanistan resulted in the Taliban reestablishing armed control of the country and created a refugee crisis as over 1.5 Million Afghans fled. The withdrawal has been widely considered a disaster and a gross display of incompetent leadership from the President down, echoing similar failures seen at Saigon nearly half a century earlier.

SRS is honored to present the story and view point from one of the Marines on the ground in Kabul, just days before the last U.S. Embassy fell. On August 26th, Tyler Vargas-Andrews was gravely wounded by a suicide bombing at the gates of Kabul's Airport, ultimately losing two limbs as a result of his injuries. This premeditated attack killed 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. Service Members.

You may watch the uncensored version here...
https://shawnryanshow.com/blogs/the-shawn-ryan-show/68-tyler-vargas-andrews-marines-horrific-account-of-the-disastrous-afghanistan-evac

Firefly by The Critical Drinker

@Tekisasubakani
The silver lining in it being cancelled after one season... it'll never be ruined, it'll always be the work of art that it is.

@krisdoe3739
"What does that make us?"
"Big damn heroes, sir."
"Ain't we just."

@lownow7640
Never would've thought the Drinker could get me all misty-eyed, but he did this time. RIP Firefly.


Though it aired for only a single season in 2002, Firefly developed a passionate fan following that has kept its legacy alive for over two decades. This unique science fiction western resonated with viewers through its perfect blend of genres, memorable characters, and sharp writing that balanced humor with heartfelt storytelling.

At its core, Firefly stood out by merging the adventurous spirit of a space opera with the rugged aesthetic of a Wild West frontier tale. This creative fusion gave the show a distinct identity, setting it apart from conventional sci-fi offerings. The universe felt lived-in and authentic, from the battered spaceship Serenity to the outer planets where civilization's grip was tenuous at best.

Much of the show's charm came from its exceptional crew of characters and their dynamic. Captain Mal Reynolds led his ragtag team with a mix of cynical wit and unshakable loyalty, embodying the show's anti-authority spirit. The crew's banter, written with Joss Whedon's signature sharp dialogue, created a sense of genuine camaraderie that made viewers feel like part of the found family. Each character, from the fiercely competent Zoe to the mysterious River Tam, was layered with complexities that unfolded naturally over time.

Firefly also mastered the delicate balance between tones. One moment could deliver laugh-out-loud humor through the crew's interactions, while the next could pivot to high-stakes action or poignant drama. This emotional range, combined with the show's willingness to explore moral gray areas, gave it remarkable depth despite its short run.

The show's cancellation after just 14 episodes only strengthened fan devotion. The injustice of its premature ending galvanized the "Browncoat" fandom into keeping Firefly alive through conventions, fan campaigns, and eventual continuation through comics and the Serenity movie. Even years later, the series remains beloved for its perfect storm of witty writing, compelling characters, and that undefinable "shiny" quality that makes it endlessly rewatchable. Firefly proved that a show's impact isn't measured in seasons, but in the loyalty it inspires—and by that metric, it soared.

SOLSTICE 5 by Paul Chadeisson

@PlayerCarter.
average factorio playthrough:

@aaronliu1394
Yo dawg, we heard you liked carriers, so we put your carriers on a carrier, and now we have a super-carrier carrying carriers!

@Avardent-h4z
Paul you completely nailed the techniques for making everything look so ludicrously MASSIVE. So many times in movies we see things that are supposed to be big but don't look like it. I loved every shot, every color choice and greeble on each machine. The monologues were great too

@Wodan0290
I would rather pay 20 bucks to see a full feature movie like this than the shit we see nowadays. No bullshit, just hardcore scifi.



directed by: Paul Chadeisson
written by : Lambert Grand, Stéphane Beauverger, and Paul Chadeisson
Art direction and design by: Paul Chadeisson
Audio Director : Antoine Babary
Editing: Emile Vallée
Compositing: Alban Kasikci

Max Chernov with Brit in Bangkok

@dichavimolchalao2290
I'm Thai and this guy can make a summary of deep thai culture 10 times better than me. Respect that a lot🎉🎉🎉

@aon9oaks
The concept of "sufficiency" as taught by King Rama IX of Thailand refers to "Sufficiency Economy", a philosophy emphasizing moderation, prudence, and resilience in life and economic activities. It encourages individuals, communities, and the nation to live within their means, use resources wisely, and prepare for future uncertainties.

@reinhardankenbauer3241
Simon is such an intelligent and thoughtful man, love the way he speaks and explains complicated matters! Also your questions, Max, are thought through and well balanced! Thank you both! ❤️


Meet Simon, a Brit who first came to Thailand in 1991. He married a Thai wife and has lived here for over 25 years, with an 8-year break in Singapore. Simon shared what foreigners often misunderstand about Thailand, how to build friendships with Thai people as a foreigner, and the biggest differences between Thailand and Singapore. Enjoy!

Jeffrey Sachs at the EU Parliament

@fabiolippi13
One of the best and most truthful statements I've ever heard coming from an EU meeting. Great stuff. Kudos to Jeffrey Sachs!

@seanbohane7534
This is a man that should be on every news network around the world

@LeroyYue
"In America, if you don't like the other side, you don't negotiate with them, you try to overthrow them."


Jeffrey Sachs' discusses NATO's eastward expansion since 1999, Russia’s opposition to it, and broader U.S. foreign policy strategies, including regime change operations. His speech criticizes U.S. interventionist policies, describing how they are driven by geopolitical dominance rather than diplomacy. Sachs argues that Ukraine's conflict with Russia was avoidable if Ukraine had remained neutral, and criticizes European nations for aligning too closely with U.S. interests instead of engaging directly with Russia. The influence of Israel on U.S. Middle East policy is also discussed, in that U.S. foreign decisions are significantly shaped by Israeli interests. Lastly, he calls for diplomacy and mutual respect in international relations rather than provocative or aggressive policies.

Singapore remembers Lee Kuan Yew

@JanineNgthegeek
"Do you believe in free press?"
"I believe in truth"
😭😭😭That was Powerful!!!!!!

@heavymetalrox268
This guy was decades ahead of the rest of the world, a once in a century, maybe millenia, type of leader. It's not even a freakin debate anymore. We are literally living his prediction of the decline of the western world right now. Singapore is incredibly lucky this man saved the Island.

@sksim6154
LKY was a Cambridge educated lawyer who graduated with first class honours. Very few, if any, Western journalists had the intellectual heft and superb command of English that LKY had.

@CKO88
Growing up I did not understand the issues between Mr. Lee and western Media, and many of his policies and decisions much. Now I do, and do appreciate majority of them. Most importantly I learned that Western media really lies, and lies without shame! And it’s getting out of hand!


Lee Kuan Yew (born Harry Lee Kuan Yew; 16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015), often referred to by his initials LKY, was a Singaporean statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the Minister Mentor between 2004 to 2011, Senior Minister between 1990 to 2004 and first prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990.

Architecture in Elden Ring by Addypalooza

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Limgrave
02:31 Underground
06:40 Raya Lucaria Academy
08:48 Leyndell
13:57 Mountaintop of the Giants
15:27 Farum Azula
16:29 Land of Shadow
20:51 Final Dungeon

Anonymous attacked Sony in 2011

@Doggo_is_sus
Imagine looking at a guy, alone, who can easily break your OS but instead of hiring him to make your OS better, you sue him and fail miserably.

@bobbobbob321
Sony's reach with that lawsuit was genuinely terrifying, being able to sue anyone who even just watched his video. How could anybody in their right mind uphold that kind of behavior? The mere fact that it was suggested and allowed in court is disgusting.

@StormFive
This is a masterclass in journalism. Thank you for putting this together.


George Francis Hotz (born October 2, 1989), alias "geohot", is an American security hacker, entrepreneur, and software engineer. He is known for developing iOS jailbreaks, reverse engineering the PlayStation 3, and for the subsequent lawsuit brought against him by Sony. In April 2011, The Sony legal extended their lawfare against his social media and paypal accounts, tracking down supporters who had donated money and blocking their accounts.

This action attracted the attention of hacker group "anonymous", who then proceeded to shut down the Sony and PlayStation websites. They announced that this was only a warning. That purchasers of Sony PS3 hardware had every right to modify the machine, and to write new software for the purposes of customizing their machine. When Sony legal did not comply, a faction "doxxed" the Sony executive team and boardmembers, revealing their home addresses.

Hotz attempted to de-escalate the situation, signing an agreement with Sony to never again hack the PS3 or any other Sony product. But Anonymous did not stand down, they shutdown the internal Sony corporate server network, including the PlayStation network. The data breach released 77 million PlayStation customer accounts. Comment files were left with their signature tagline "WE ARE LEGION"

Did DeepSeek R1 just pop the AI bubble?

@Voltlighter
I can't believe ChatGPT had it's job replaced by AI

@nimya962
The fact that Altman spent the last 4 years trying justify OAI farming copyrighted content for training without a single cent paid back to the author, only to be left salty because his own IP was farmed and then open sourced is truly a masterpiece of irony

Brit in Guangzhou

When my friends in the US talk about China, they are mostly just parroting whatever they hear on the fakenews. At this point, most of us who have traveled and lived in China can agree that it is quite impressive. For 2000 years, China has been an administrative managerial state with layers of accountability. This structure selects for leaders who can successfully complete projects, and weeds out the bureaucrats who don't. Is there corruption? Sure there is, but when comparing results, apples to oranges, versus the performance of modern western countries... Well, there are many visible metrics where China is clearly superior. Perhaps not with toilets. One can hope for future developments on that score.

If it were up to me, I would make every US student attend a 3-month university workshop in China as part of their undergraduate degree program. The US and China are more than just the two largest global trade partners, they are bound by the arc of tradition and history. Now, in this moment in 2025, we have the opportunity to learn from each other. It is my most sincere hope that both countries are able to help improve the quality of life for people moving forward. Say what you want, but of the two, only the US is guilty of going around the world bombing and murdering people on a military industrial scale. In 2000 years, China has only invaded parts of Tibet, India, and Vietnam. One could easily say the US has been far more ambitious in that regard, despite our founding fathers strong warnings against foreign wars and the "greatest ally" aristocrat banksters that incite them.

今生缘 我们今生有缘在路上 只要我们彼此永不忘 朋友啊 让我们一起牢牢铭记呀 别在乎 那一些忧和伤 朋友啊 让我们一起牢牢铭记呀 别在乎 那一些忧和伤 我们今生注定是沧桑 哭着来要笑着走过呀 朋友啊 让我们一起牢牢铭记呀 我们今生兄弟情谊长 朋友啊 让我们一起牢牢铭记呀 我们今生兄弟情谊长 我们今生有缘在路上 只要我们彼此永不忘 朋友啊 让我们一起牢牢铭记呀 别在乎 那一些忧和伤 朋友啊

This life's fate We are destined to be on the road in this life As long as we never forget each other Friends, let's remember it together Don't care about those worries and sorrows Friends, let's remember it together Don't care about those worries and sorrows We are destined to be vicissitudes in this life I'm going to walk by laughing when I'm crying Friends, let's remember it together We have a long brotherhood in this life Friends, let's remember it together We have a long brotherhood in this life We are destined to be on the road in this life As long as we never forget each other Friends, let's remember it together Don't care about those worries and sorrows Friends