Show Notes
[01:00] ‘Peace, Prosperity and Friendship’ (4 minutes)
Peace, prosperity and friendship: That is the phrase inscribed on the new 50 pence Brexit coin. Due to be released on January 31 in honor of Brexit, the new coin highlights the ongoing division in the United Kingdom.
[04:30] America’s Fighting Retreat From the Middle East (15 minutes)
On the heels of the death of Qassem Suleimani, the United States is still pulling out of the Middle East. Seeing the vacuum, Russia is showcasing its military might in the region, especially in Syria. While collaborating with Iran to achieve its military ambitions in the Middle East, Russia’s presence is a stark reminder of what happens when the U.S. abdicates the region.
[19:00] The 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz (35 minutes)
Over the weekend, leaders gathered in Poland to recognize the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz. Speeches were given by survivors, reminding the world of the horrors of anti-Semitism and warning of what happens when anti-Semitism rises again.