Trumpet Hour

• In Europe, some powerful nations are becoming more and more enthusiastic about strongman-style leadership.
• During China’s 70th Anniversary Parade, the nation unveiled some stunning new weaponry.
• In the Middle East, Iran’s pushes and threats are intensifying.
• In America, some say the deepening political turmoil could lead to a second Civil War.
• This week’s episode also covers a chilling ruling by the European Court of Justice, anti-government protests in Iraq, a provocative North Korean weapons test, and how a science catastrophe in South America could devastate its populations.

Links

• [0:43] Europe Longs for Strongmen (11 minutes)
  • VIDEO: “Strongman Rising in Europe”
• [11:03] China Showcases Military Might (7 minutes)
  • “China Is Steering the World Toward War”
• [17:40] Iran’s Growing Influence in the Middle East (6 minutes)
  • “Iraq-Syria Border Crossing Reopens Under Iranian Control”
• [24:01] Deepening Political Turmoil in America (11 minutes)
  • “America’s Coming Civil War”
• [34:56] The European Court of Justice’s Chilling Ruling (8 minutes)
  • “Germany Is Taking Control of the Internet”
• [42:51] Chaos in Iraq (7 minutes)
  • “Anti-Government Protests Spark in Iraq”
• [49:59] North Korea’s Latest Missile Test (6 minutes)
  • “North Korean Missile Launched Into Japan’s Waters ‘Pushes the Envelope’”
  • The Prophesied ‘Prince of Russia’
• [56:13] Science's Catastrophe in South America (3 minutes)
  • "Zika Virus and the Pale Horse of the Apocalypse"