Steve Davies discusses the major themes of his new book ‘The Great Realignment: Why the New Right Wing Politics is Here to Stay,’ which analyzes the political upheaval since the mid-2000s. He explains how traditional left vs. right economic issues have been replaced by a new alignment based on nationalism vs. cosmopolitanism, driven by deep structural changes in the global economy and political landscape. Davies also touches on topics like digital IDs, the future of climate change policies, open borders, and the impact of emerging geopolitical shifts.

00:00 Introduction to Steve Davies and His New Book

01:32 The Great Realignment: Political Upheaval Explained

03:17 The Collapse of Traditional Major Parties

04:54 The Permanent Nature of New Right Politics

05:35 Understanding Political Realignment

09:40 The Shift from Economics to Globalization vs. Cosmopolitanism

15:48 Material Causes Behind Political Changes

16:44 Impact of Global Investment and Migration

19:46 The Role of Meritocracy and Cultural Splits

21:39 Climate Change in the New Political Divide

27:09 Alternative Solutions to Global Problems

29:41 The Future of the United Nations

31:08 Global Power Shifts and the Decline of the UN

33:49 The Looming Debt Crisis

34:59 The Impact of Aging Populations on National Budgets

37:12 Potential Solutions to the Debt Problem

38:07 The Future of the US Dollar and Global Finance

40:21 Public Spending and Corruption

42:39 The Threat of Digital Dystopia

47:14 Open Borders and Immigration Policies

58:48 Final Thoughts on Future Political Landscapes

https://x.com/SteveDavies365

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Author Ralph Pezzullo discusses his book 'Stolen Elections' based on a five-year investigation by government whistleblowers into the manipulation of elections via compromised software developed in Venezuela. The book details how this software, allegedly used to rig elections in 72 countries, was partly responsible for suspected fraud in U.S. elections since 2008. With insights from whistleblowers, computer experts, and endorsements from figures like Elon Musk, Pezzullo emphasizes the need to revert to paper ballots and ID-based voting to restore electoral integrity.

00:00 Introduction to Ralph Pezzullo and His Book

00:12 Whistleblowers and Their Backgrounds

01:25 Publicity and High-Profile Awareness

02:05 The Criminal Cartel and Election Software

05:36 Global Impact and Historical Context

08:53 Infiltration and Manipulation in the U.S.

12:47 Efforts to Expose and Combat the Fraud

23:43 Challenges and Resistance

27:01 The 2016 and 2024 Elections

38:42 Support and Skepticism

49:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://x.com/RalphPezzullo

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Stolen Elections book trailer: https://youtu.be/iEwa-SLnODY

Stolen Elections on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cLBwpha

https://stolenelectionsfacts.com/

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Alvin Wong, a researcher from the University of Hong Kong, discusses the significant yet often underestimated impact of volcanic eruptions on global weather patterns and climate change. Highlighting studies from various volcanic events, including the 1982 El Chichon and the 2021-2022 Tonga eruptions, Wong explains how volcanic materials and geothermal heat released during eruptions can alter atmospheric and oceanic systems, leading to extreme weather phenomena like heavy rainfall and altered ocean circulation. Wong calls for a greater consideration of volcanic activity in climate models to improve weather prediction and understanding of climate variability.

00:00 Introduction to Alvin Wong and Volcanic Eruptions

04:13 Hong Kong Rainfall Records and Volcanic Eruptions

29:22 Geothermal Heat from Volcanic Eruptions

32:48 The 2021-2022 Hunga Tonga Eruption

46:50 Global Impact of the Hunga Tonga Eruption

01:02:04 Short-term and Long-term Effects of Volcanic Eruptions

01:10:14 Volcanic Eruptions and Extreme Weather Events

01:17:03 Future Research and Predictions

01:24:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

https://volcanostudygrouphk.wordpress.com/author/taipofo/

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