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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1H 49M

SUNDAY WIRE EP 583 — Escalation Without End

from Sunday Wire with Patrick Henningsen · host Patrick Henningsen

Alternate Current Radio and 21st Century Wire present: Sunday Wire with Patrick Henningsen This week the SUNDAY WIRE broadcasts on Alternate Current Radio, as guest-host, Bryan McClain, is joined by Patrick Henningsen, Basil Valentine, and Adam “Ruckus” Clark for a wide-ranging analysis of the week’s most significant geopolitical developments.Early in the broadcast, Patrick Henningsen reported live from Mexico amid a rapidly unfolding security crisis, where intense cartel violence erupted earlier in the day. Speaking from the scene, Patrick described largely deserted streets, active security conditions, and multiple vehicles destroyed in the violence, including a torched bus, a burned-out car, and a motorcycle left in the roadway. Local residents characterized the situation as unprecedented, as events continued to develop in real time.Following Patrick’s field report, the panel shifted to the broader geopolitical landscape, examining the continued buildup of U.S. and NATO forces in the Middle East and mounting tensions surrounding Iran. The discussion explored the trajectory of escalation versus de-escalation, reviewing confirmed military deployments and assessing potential outcomes ranging from limited strikes to wider regional conflict involving major powers.The program also examined the recent surge in “alien disclosure” narratives circulating in mainstream media, including renewed attention to public comments by Barack Obama and Donald Trump. The panel considered how these narratives intersect with broader media cycles, political signaling, and public perception.All this and more on this week’s edition of Sunday Wire.21st Century Wire:Website: https://21stcenturywire.com/ Support: https://21w.co/support Alternate Current Radio: Website: https://alternatecurrentradio.comSupport: https://alternatecurrentradio.com/support/Merch: https://alternate-current-radio.creator-spring.com/This month’s featured music artists:Red RumblePeter ConwayJoseph ArthurPhil ZimmermanBeady Man PoetPeyoti for PresidentWalk-On ArmyPermanent WaveUtilityThis month’s featured music artists:Red RumblePeter ConwayJoseph ArthurPhil ZimmermanBeady Man Poet• • Peyoti for President

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