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2023 - 4 seasons 52 eps

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14 min

S2026 · E1 Jan 27, 2026

Swap Era Episode 1

Why Putin loves taking hostages. And why the US is at a dangerous disadvantage. Hostage-taking is back—but this time, it’s governments doing the kidnapping. This video explains how prisoner swaps have become a quiet weapon of modern geopolitics, and why trading hostages is shaping a new kind of Cold War.

14 min

S2026 · E2 Feb 6, 2026

Winter is Leaving Episode 2

Will it get too hot for the Winter Olympics? What the climate science says. The video explains that the Olympic Games aren’t becoming harder to host by chance, but because climate change is steadily eroding the conditions they depend on. Rising temperatures are making reliable winter weather rarer, forcing host cities to rely heavily on artificial snow, water, and energy. Fewer cities can now meet the Olympic requirements without major environmental and financial strain, shrinking the pool of viable hosts. Using climate models and historical weather data, the video estimates how many decades traditional Olympic locations can continue hosting before conditions become unworkable. It concludes that without rapid emissions cuts or major changes to how the Games are organized, the Olympics face a future with far fewer possible hosts.

21 min

S2026 · E3 Mar 20, 2026

Why these Irish cartel bosses are still free Episode 3

An invisible drug kingpin was just found. So what? Europe’s most wanted drug bosses weren’t supposed to be seen. But brand-new images show members of the Kinahan cartel sitting ringside at an MMA tournament in Dubai. For a group that built a global cocaine empire while staying almost completely invisible, that sighting changes everything. So who are the Kinahans — and why are they suddenly appearing in public?

17 min

S2026 · E4 Apr 7, 2026

The Eagle Episode 4

How golf reveals the real Trump. It's far more than just his hobby. For years, elite golf didn’t want Donald Trump. Now, it’s finding its way back to him. As new money floods the sport, Trump is turning his golf empire into something far more powerful than a collection of courses—he’s turning it into leverage.

13 min

S2026 · E5 Apr 21, 2026

Going Dark Episode 5

The shady ships getting through the Strait. And why the West can’t stop it. This video explains how shadow fleets let countries like Iran and Russia keep selling oil even when much of the world is trying to cut them off. It shows how these ships hide behind fake or shifting identities, obscure ownership, weak insurance, switched-off transponders, and ship-to-ship transfers to move oil outside the normal rules of global trade. It then argues that the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz has made these vessels even more important, because when normal shipping pulls back, shadow tankers are often among the few still willing to carry sanctioned crude. In that sense, the crisis is not just raising oil prices — it is giving the hidden shipping network that keeps these regimes in business an even bigger advantage.

14 min

S2026 · E6 May 12, 2026

The Wait Episode 6

What Trump really wants from Cuba. What does it mean for ordinary Cubans? This video explains why Donald Trump and his allies are signaling that Cuba could be their next major foreign policy target. We trace the 67-year conflict between the United States and Cuba — from Fidel Castro and the Cold War to sanctions, blackouts, and today’s economic collapse. Drawing on footage filmed across Havana, the video includes interviews with ordinary Cubans living through fuel shortages, power outages, and political uncertainty. Some blame the Cuban regime, others blame the U.S. embargo, and many simply want change after years of decline. We also examine how Cuba survived for decades through support from the Soviet Union, Venezuela, Russia, and China — and why those lifelines are now weakening. Through on-the-ground reporting and historical context, this explainer unpacks what Trump may be trying to do in Cuba — and what could happen next.

15 min

S2026 · E7 Jun 9, 2026

I Feel Gianni Episode 7

Why the King of FIFA can’t shut up. Is Gianni Infantino a clown or a genius? Gianni Infantino is an extremely controversial figure. He’s the leader of FIFA, the organization that runs world football and constantly finds itself to be the target of accusations of corruption and scandal. Infantino has increasingly become the face of those stories. But this video will make the case that Infantino delivered what he promised to when he became leader 10 years ago. At the time, FIFA was trapped in a sweeping corruption scandal. Its finances were in ruin. Infantino emerged promising to reform and expand FIFA. He accomplished both. He expanded the World Cup and introduced a Club World Cup. FIFA is making more money than ever before. He’s directed historic amounts of it towards the women’s game and the football associations of smaller countries. The appearance of Curacao and Cape Verde in this year’s World Cup is a testament to that.

15 min

S2026 · E8 Jun 16, 2026

Golden Age Episode 8

How Arab states cracked the World Cup. And why their football future looks so bright. A record eight Arab teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and it didn’t happen by accident. This video explains how World Cup expansion, government investment, diaspora scouting, domestic leagues, academies, and tactical development all helped reshape Arab football. From Morocco’s European-born stars to Qatar’s academy model, Saudi Arabia’s domestic league, and Jordan and Iraq’s unlikely breakthroughs, each team took a different path. Together, they reveal how football’s map is changing. And why this World Cup could mark a new era for the Arab game.

18 min

S2026 · E9 Jul 4, 2026

The Colossus of Santa Úrsula Episode 9

How Mexico built the ultimate World Cup stadium. Welcome to the Azteca. This video is about why the World Cup keeps coming back to Mexico — and why Estadio Azteca sits at the center of that story. No country has hosted the men’s World Cup like Mexico has, and no stadium carries a résumé like the Azteca: two finals, Pelé, Maradona, the “Game of the Century,” and now a historic third tournament in 2026. But the same stadium that made Mexico one of football’s great hosts also transformed the neighborhood around it, turning Santa Úrsula into the backdrop for decades of traffic, construction, policing, and disruption. At its core, this is a story about the cost of becoming the world’s greatest World Cup stage — and the glory that cost made possible.

16 min

S2026 · E10 Jul 18, 2026

The Elephants Not In the Room Episode 10

Why India and China are never in the World Cup. It’s not due to a lack of interest. This newly expanded World Cup has allowed a few tiny countries to make their World debut. Cape Verde has a population of 525,000. Curacao’s is just 156,000. China and India have a combined population of almost 3 billion people – yet they couldn't find 11 players good enough to qualify. In fact, China has only made the World Cup once — in 2002. And it lost every match. India qualified once in 1950 — then pulled out. (Just for comparison, North Korea has been to two World Cups.) This is, to me, one of the World Cup’s most intriguing curiosities because both countries do actually have deep roots in football and both are trying to get better. This video will explain what is holding each country back from the World Cup. In India’s case, it's both a preference for cricket and a refusal to recruit football players from abroad.

13 min

S2026 · E11 Aug 18, 2026

Canary in the coal mine Episode 11

Why the US can’t fight Iran forever. How the US ran out of missiles. Patriot missiles have become one of the most sought-after weapons in the world—but the US may be burning through them faster than it can replace them. As wars stretch from Ukraine to the Middle East, a growing shortage could force the US to choose who gets protected—and who doesn’t.

12 min

S2026 · E12 Aug 25, 2026

Strings attached Episode 12

Want a free stadium? Just ask China. But there are strings attached. Why does China keep building stadiums around the world? From Cold War Asia to modern-day Africa and island states, this video uncovers how stadiums became one of China’s most effective diplomatic tools. You’ll see how these projects helped win recognition, shape alliances, and project influence without troops or treaties. We break down which stadiums were gifts, which came with loans, and why some countries said yes — while others switched sides. This isn’t just about sports — it’s geopolitics, poured in concrete.

17 min

S2026 · E13 Sep 15, 2026

Paradise for Sale Episode 13

Albania is just the start. This video explains how Jared Kushner’s post–White House business empire has become entangled with foreign governments that once dealt with him as a U.S. official. It uses Albania as the clearest case study, where Kushner-linked companies have pursued major resort projects on Sazan Island and at Zvërnec with extraordinary help from the government of Edi Rama. Those projects sit at the intersection of disputed land ownership, protected environments, strategic-investor laws, and longstanding concerns about corruption in Albania. The video argues that these deals create a serious conflict: foreign governments can potentially help or hurt Kushner’s private interests while he remains deeply connected to U.S. foreign policy and the Trump administration. And in Albania, that relationship is now producing a backlash, as protesters use the Kushner projects to challenge a much broader system of political favoritism and corruption.

28 min

S2026 · E14 Oct 21, 2026

Open Secret Episode 14

How the UAE got too powerful to punish. This is why the UAE bought an English football club Sudan’s civil war has become one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises — and evidence increasingly points to the United Arab Emirates as a crucial backer of the RSF. In this episode, I follow an investigation that used TikTok videos, satellite imagery, cell phone data, and interviews with former fighters to trace a secret supply network through Libya. The trail leads to weapons, vehicles, mercenaries, and ultimately powerful figures in Abu Dhabi. I also look at how the UAE built enough influence through business, investment, and football to make Western governments reluctant to confront it. This is the story of how soft power can protect hard power — even in the middle of a devastating war.

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Total runtime 12h 8m · Episode length 14 min · Country United States

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Premiered

July 25, 2023

Latest episode

October 21, 2026

Status

Returning series

Country

United States

Episode length

14 min

Total runtime

12h 8m

Original language

English

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