Conflicts of Interest, episode 853
Source: Libertarian Institute
“Ukraine Has MASSIVE Problems.” (11/13/25)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/kyle/coi-853-ukraine-has-massive-problems
Source: Libertarian Institute
“Ukraine Has MASSIVE Problems.” (11/13/25)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/kyle/coi-853-ukraine-has-massive-problems
Source: The Peaceful Revolutionist
by David S D’Amato
“The twenty-first century has witnessed global land theft on an unprecedented scale, particularly in the years directly following the historic events of 2008. Overlapping crises of the financial, food, water, and energy systems, among others, led to a frantic global land rush that took hundreds of millions of hectares of arable land from some of the poorest people in the world. The pattern of global landholdings is extremely concentrated. A paper published in 2021 noted that ‘[t]he largest 1% of farms in the world (those larger than 50 ha) operate more than 70% of the world’s farmland,’ a situation that poses a looming threat to global food security. Today, while approximately 84 percent of the world’s individual farms are smaller than two hectares, these amount to little more than one-tenth of the total land dedicated to farming.” (11/13/25)
Source: Orange County Register
by Steven Greenhut
“It’s easy to get dispirited by America’s political death spiral given that the MAGA faithful remain devoted to their leader no matter what new evidence emerges. They accuse critics — even those making calm, policy-oriented critiques — of suffering from a medical condition (Trump Derangement Syndrome). I’m more inclined to believe adherence to Trump’s grievance-based movement is a condition. Like with all viruses, there are signs this one might someday break. For evidence, I offer none other than U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican from Georgia. Until recently, most pundits have viewed MTG as the epitome of what’s gone wrong with the modern GOP, where there are ‘no enemies on the right’ and conspiracy theories are as relevant as rationally based ones” (11/13/25)
Source: Reason
by Veronique de Rugy
“The November 4 election results are a reality check for the Trump administration. Democrats didn’t just run up the score in deep-blue enclaves. With power prices soaring, they flipped two Georgia utility-regulator seats in rare statewide victories. In New York City, more than half of voters told exit pollsters that their top worry is the cost of living. Seven in 10 Americans say their grocery bills have gone up this past year. Six in 10 say their utility costs have increased. So, yes, the affordability issues that dominated the 2024 election remain central. But President Donald Trump insists there’s no problem.” (11/13/25)
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Source: US News & World Report
“Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said Thursday it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won’t have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1. It’s part of a broader shift underway at PepsiCo, which announced in April that it would accelerate a planned transition to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, according to the company. Dye-free doesn’t mean Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will be colorless. Instead, they’re just a lighter color, like a tortilla chip. Many other big food companies, including Kraft Heinz and General Mills, have made similar pledges.” (11/13/25)
Source: Lions of Liberty
“How Do Scammers Trick Older People? With Rusty Yeynolds.” (11/13/25)
https://www.lionsofliberty.com/episodes/tbns-how-do-scammers-trick-older-people
Source: Ron Paul Liberty Report
“Trump Working On 20 Year Funding Deal With Israel?” (11/13/25)
https://rumble.com/v71nhts-trump-working-on-20-year-funding-deal-with-israel.html
Source: The UnPopulist
by Cathy Young
“Two weeks after Tucker Carlson’s scandalous interview with white supremacist, Jew-hating, misogynist ‘influencer’ Nick Fuentes, the MAGA right is still grappling with the fallout — particularly after the Heritage Foundation’s (of Project 2025 fame) president, Kevin Roberts, defended Carlson and took a swipe at Carlson’s ‘globalist’ critics. Meanwhile, some conservatives seem to be waking up to the fact that large segments of the right now normalize Fuentes-style hate.” (11/13/25)
https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-alt-right-to-heritage-foundation
Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone
“The difference between people who supported the British Empire and people who support the US empire is that those who supported the British Empire knew they were supporting an empire. … Supporters of the British Empire understood that the enemies of the Empire were being killed because they refused to adequately subject themselves to the King and his demands. Supporters of the US empire think the US and its allies are always attacking Evil Bad Guys in the name of spreading Freedom and Democracy, and if this happens to advance pre-existing geostrategic agendas and/or resource interests then it is purely by coincidence.” (11/13/25)