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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 1H 10M

Russia’s Victory Plan | The New Cold War | America’s "Fake" Economy

from Conversations Among The Ruins · host Charles Erickson

In this episode, we break down why the rumored "peace plans" for Ukraine are likely just noise and why the conflict may only end with a decisive Russian victory. We discuss the geopolitical reality that Putin sees: a Western establishment ideologically driven to destroy Russia, making any treaty signed by a US President temporary at best.We also dive into the "New Cold War" and the technological Iron Curtain descending between the West and the BRICS nations. Finally, we look home at the American economy—why the US has stopped making things, the crisis of "fake" email jobs, and how the loss of manufacturing has led to a loss of national purpose.Timestamps:0:00 - Why Ukraine Peace Plans are Impossible5:10 - The "Rump State" Strategy & Odessa11:30 - Trump vs. The Permanent Bureaucracy18:00 - The Inevitable Russian Victory?27:50 - The Collapse of Western Hegemony33:00 - The New Iron Curtain: Tech & Trade44:00 - The "Fake" Economy: Why We Don't Make Anything57:00 - Can We Ever Bring Manufacturing Back?1:06:00 - The Crisis of Purpose in America

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