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SUNDAY WIRE: EP 598 'The Epstein Class Head for Albania'

This week on SUNDAY WIRE returns with host Patrick Henningsen, covering the biggest stories in the US and internationally. This week we unpack the fake Lebanon "truce" agreement being pushed by Trump and Netanyahu, which was quickly rejected by Hezbollah. Also, we get into Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's latest gaudy property deal in Albania—as the self-absorbed Epstein Class covet another private island—a public-private partnership land grab that's now triggered a massive backlash in Albania. Later in the Overdrive segment, we're joined by teammates Bryan "Hesher" [https://x.com/heshermedia]McClain, [https://x.com/heshermedia] Adam "Ruckus" Clark [https://x.com/ac_wordslinger], and Basil Valentine for deeper comment and analysis on this week's earth-shaking geopolitical development. All this and more… Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3zlVX0IkmM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3zlVX0IkmM] This month's featured music artists: The Real Anthem Band [https://therealanthemband.bandcamp.com/], Joseph Arthur [https://josepharthur.bandcamp.com/], Peyoti for President [https://peyoti.com/], Peter Conway [https://www.peterconway.net/peterconwaymusic] & Red Rumble [https://www.youtube.com/@RedRumbleBand], and Phil Zimmerman [https://www.instagram.com/philzimmermanmusic/] SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE [https://21stcenturywire.com/support/] (https://21w.co/support [https://21w.co/support])

UKC News: Starmer Bans Cenk & Piker + What's Behind Kushner's Albania Land Grab

This program was broadcast on Friday June 5, 2026. Here are the main stories… * War: Ukraine update and analysis of UK's position * Lebanon: Ceasefire or no ceasefire? That is the question * Polanski: Green leader backs campaign monitoring IDF Brits * UK ban Cenk & Piker: Controversial cancelling comes under fire * Albania: Private island one big investment opportunity * Vaccines: AI is designing jabs (and the BBC loves it) * Ofcom AI: New guidelines claim neutrality but show direction of travel * In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by our UKC sleuths Hosts Patrick Henningsen and Mike Robinson, joined by Basil Valentine with Friday's end-of-week news round-up. Watch:

UKC News: Israel is Furious with UN over sexual violence list + No sign of Peace in Iran

This program was broadcast on Friday May 29, 2026. Here are the main stories… Digital ID: Peoples' panel to 'decide' policy Mandelson: Story that just keeps giving Iran: No sign of peace plan Ukraine: Censoring the Russian narrative Drones: Increasing use as killing machines Cuba: Another distorted story European Defence: Front for US imperial war games Tony Blair: Analysis and comment. With special guest, former Labour MP Chris Williamson Israel: Furious with UN sexual violence list In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by our UKC sleuths Donald Trump saved from ritual sacrifice Hosts Patrick Henningsen and Mike Robinson, joined by Basil Valentine for last Friday's end-of-week news round-up.

SUNDAY WIRE: EP 597 'They've Created a Monster! — Congress & US- Israel War Beast'

SUNDAY WIRE returns with guest host, Bryan "Hesher" [https://x.com/heshermedia] McClain [https://x.com/heshermedia] filling in for Patrick Henningsen, joined by Adam "Ruckus" Clark [https://x.com/ac_wordslinger] for deeper analysis and an in-depth look at one of the most consequential yet underreported developments currently moving through Washington. Patrick joins via a video link for a walking discussion about the current events as well. At the center of this week's program is language contained within the proposed 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would significantly expand defense cooperation and integration between the United States and Israel. Critics argue that the initiative moves beyond traditional military cooperation and toward a new framework of synchronized defense planning, technology development, intelligence sharing, AI systems, cyber capabilities, industrial coordination, and battlefield integration. Supporters claim the proposal is necessary to address emerging global threats and maintain strategic advantage. The panel explores the constitutional, political, and geopolitical implications of these developments while asking a broader question: At what point does an alliance stop being an alliance and become something else entirely? All this and more on this week's show. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo5cPmU_Q3M [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo5cPmU_Q3M] This month's featured music artists: The Real Anthem Band [https://therealanthemband.bandcamp.com/], Joseph Arthur [https://josepharthur.bandcamp.com/], Peyoti for President [https://peyoti.com/], Peter Conway [https://www.peterconway.net/peterconwaymusic] & Red Rumble [https://www.youtube.com/@RedRumbleBand], and Phil Zimmerman [https://www.instagram.com/philzimmermanmusic/] SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE [https://21stcenturywire.com/support/] (https://21w.co/support [https://21w.co/support])

UKC News: Israel Meddling in Western Election + NATO Using Drone to Start WWIII

This program was broadcast on Friday May 22, 2026. Here are the main stories… * Makerfield by-election: Analysis and comment * Massie: Mathematical anomalies * Palantir: Contract controversy * Flotilla: Huge PR disaster for Israel * Digital Money: The great convergence but also pushback * Defence Unicorns: Total societial mobilisation around war * Ukraine: drones being used by NATO, UK to trigger direct war with Russia * Health: One health to rule them all * In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by our UKC sleuths Hosts Patrick Henningsen and Mike Robinson, joined by Basil Valentine for last Friday's end-of-week news round-up. Watch: