Ep. 64 | Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting, Nvidia Revenue Sharing, and the Philippines-China Problem

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit riveraandreeves.substack.comMeseidy and Rachel are back with foreign policy queen Amanda Peterson to break down the biggest geopolitical moment of Trump's second term - his high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska tomorrow. We're diving deep into what this means, why Alaska (hello, former Russian territory!), and whether Zelensky calling for more sanctions is the dumbest political move of 2025.But wait, there's more! We're unpacking Trump's genius tariff strategy that's apparently just now being discovered by the Washington Post (eye roll), the weird Nvidia-China chip deal that has us all feeling icky about government-corporate partnerships, and why the Philippines might be where World War III actually starts (spoiler: it's not Taiwan).Plus, Amanda breaks down why Biden's Ukraine strategy was basically "here's how to finance your war" and we react to the most pathetic federal crime of the year - the Great Subway Sandwich Assault of DC. Because nothing says "resistance" like chucking a mediocre sandwich at a federal officer and running away like a toddler.Fair warning: Rachel mysteriously disappears halfway through due to technical difficulties, but don't worry - she's there in spirit and we pretend everything is normal because that's how we roll.Connect with Amanda* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandatalksgeopolitics* X: https://x.com/amandatalks__* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatalksgeopolitics* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@amandatalksgeopoliticsEpisode Highlights* Trump-Putin Power Play in Alaska - Why meeting on former Russian territory that's now US soil is the ultimate diplomatic flex and what it signals about America's new position of strength.* The Washington Post's "Shocking" Discovery - Media finally realizes Trump's tariff deals involve more than trade deficits, because apparently they've been asleep for four years while his advisors explained this repeatedly.* Nvidia's Sketchy Government Partnership - The 15% revenue sharing deal with the feds over China chip sales that has everyone feeling uncomfortable about corporate-government coziness.* Biden's Ukraine Strategy Exposed - How the previous administration basically gave Putin a playbook for financing his war while providing just enough aid to keep the conflict going indefinitely.* The Subway Sandwich Federal Crime - DC resistance reaches peak patheticness as DOJ employee throws sandwich at federal officer, gets felony charges, and loses his job over the lamest assault ever recorded.Listen for FreeLove what you’re hearing and want even more? Join us as a paid supporter on Substack! As a subscriber, you’ll unlock ad-free podcast episodes, full access to our archives, and exclusive subscriber-only perks like bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and our in-the-moment reaction videos. Plus, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to cut through the media spin and deliver sharp, honest analysis every week.Your subscription helps us stay independent and keep creating the content you love. So why wait? Support the show and subscribe today!Get R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting01:47 Trump and Putin's Meeting in Alaska02:26 Expectations and Speculations on the Meeting06:18 Potential Outcomes of the Meeting09:02 The Role of Zelensky and International Dynamics11:43 Comparing Foreign Policy Approaches16:48 Trade Deals and Tariffs as Foreign Policy Tools24:08 Nvidia and Technology Export Controls34:41 The Complexities of Chip Exports36:43 Navigating the AI and Tech Landscape40:00 Government and Corporate Relationships45:39 Geopolitical Tensions in the Philippines49:47 The Situation in Gaza and Its ImplicationsConnectMeseidy - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected] - Instagram | X | Email - [email protected]