The super-sized, end-of-year segment: Trump, politics, Epstein, Venezuela, Ukraine, and more

Balanced takes on politics and world news — without the anger or hype.Every episode ends with a few minutes of Biblical encouragement for perspective and peace. Learn more. Timestamps & Topics* 0:52 — Update, show schedule for next week* 4:01 — A reminder that it’s okay to change your mind and admit you’re wrong* 5:52 — The Epstein files only get worse* 14:33 — The despair over Trump is ending* 25:04 — U.S. strikes targets in Nigeria over Christian persecution* 33:39 — Trump goes nuts on Truth Social on Christmas; nearly 200 posts* 40:18 — Boatstrike double-tap* 43:58 — Venezuela* 58:50 — Trump’s ballroom* 1:02:15 — Where did the law and order go* 1:11:42 — Trump and his battleships* 1:13:56 — Ukraine news roundup* 1:22:42 — Two tech advancements worth hearing about* 1:26:40 — The Gaza peace plan stalls, and talks of hitting Iran again heat up* 1:28:55 — Faith message* 1:36:43 — About me, the mission, and my booksListen & SubscribeListen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.👉 Official podcast page Support the missionSubscribing on Substack is the best way to support the show and keep it independent.ContactQuestions or comments: [e-mail] your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).BooksI write stories about duty, leadership, and moral responsibility — often under extreme pressure. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.Source notesSelected source notes for podcast and transcript above.0:52 — Update, show schedule for next weekI’m recording a news episode today — off schedule because of Christmas, and after several quiet weeks as my family walked through my Dad’s illness and passing.There’s been a lot of news, and I’m putting everything I have into this episode.I’ll be out next week for a previously planned cruise, but I wanted to show up today, be present, and do the work.If you haven’t yet, the best way to keep up during an irregular schedule is the email list — that’s where I always post first.Thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your continued support. It means more than I can say.4:01 — A reminder that it’s okay to change your mind and admit you’re wrong5:52 — The Epstein files only get worseI want to try to be fair to the President, so here’s a list of accomplishments that they are claiming.25:04 — U.S. strikes targets in Nigeria over Christian persecution33:39 — Trump goes nuts on Truth Social on Christmas; nearly 200 posts40:18 — Boatstrike double-tap58:50 — Trump’s ballroom1:11:42 — Trump and his battleships1:13:56 — Ukraine news roundup1:26:40 — The Gaza peace plan stalls, and talks of hitting Iran again heat upLet’s end with some notes on faithAs you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not an earthly leader, such as our President or the leader of whatever political party you prefer.Want to learn more about the Bible,? Check out my resource page here.By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide (especially if you’re a veteran), please check out this link. I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. Here are a couple of episodes you don’t want to miss:* For the vets out there... Dealing with paranoia, PTSD, and the emotional scars you earned from serving. * How it all started: my painful origin story.Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:And with that, thanks for joining us this week.All posts are free, so feel free to share.To God be the Glory,Stan R. MitchellP.S. I’ve written twelve books spanning military thrillers, crime fiction, and historical war novels — stories shaped by duty, leadership, and moral responsibility under pressure. They’re all available on Amazon.#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #NationalSecurity #DefenseNews #MilitaryMatters #Geopolitics #SecurityInsights #ForeignPolicy #VeteransVoice #StanRMitchellShow This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe