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Clear-eyed takes on military and world events — without the noise.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

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⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

1:18 — Iran ceasefire recedes and war looms again.

26:11— Is time on America’s or Iran’s side as the blockade continues. Liberals and conservatives disagree.

39:07 — The consequences of the war in Iran are becoming clearer.

48:20 — The President has taken some real political losses of late.

56:13 — Faith and fortitude.

1:04:38 — About the show, the mission, and my books.

📌 Source notes can be seen on my Substack page:

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Time is not on Iran’s side — victor davis Hanson)

The counter argument: Time ISN’T on Trump’s side:

@CNN :\n50% THAAD interceptors\n50% Patriot interceptors\n45% Precision Strike Missiles\n30% Tomahawk missiles\n20% Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles\n20% Standard Missiles (SM-3 and SM-6)","username":"johnmdonnelly","name":"John M. Donnelly","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag... The US military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during war with Iran & created “near-term risk” of running out of ammunition in a future conflict should one arise in next few years, per experts & 3 people familiar w/ recent internal Pentagon","username":"ZcohenCNN","name":"Zachary Cohen","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM"> Faith notes:

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Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

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⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

1:33 — Trump AI image sparks backlash

20:44 — The President needs to get some sleep

27:23 — What is happening with Iran? It seems no one knows.

32:07 — Hungary election: Orbán loses power after 16 years

35:32 — Melania speaks out, and she didn’t warn the President about her remarks.

50:05 — JD Vance’s proudest achievement.

58:39 — Faith and fortitude

1:13:17 — About the show, the mission, and my books

📌 Source notes can be seen on my Substack page:

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

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Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

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⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

🎯 If you only listen to one section, jump to 12:59 — it’s the most important part of the episode.

0:58 — The goal this week: challenge both sides — and lower the temperature

3:01 — The tweet heard around the world

12:59 — The ceasefire terms — and why no one agrees

28:53 — The NATO rift: real or overblown?

36:41 — Trump proposes a $1.5 trillion military budget

39:49 — The Epstein list and the manosphere podcasts

44:15 — Election results tilt toward Democrats again

49:25 — Faith and fortitude

59:40 — About the show, the mission, and my books

📌 Source notes can be seen on my Substack page:

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@realDonaldTrump⁩ - unless you want everyone to think you’ve lost your marbles. ","username":"piersmorgan","name":"Piers Morgan","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM">@CedricLeighton just said, is a strategic victory for Iran, but it's better than just pouring more effort into a bad bet. /2x","username":"RadioFreeTom","name":"Tom Nichols","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM">@MattWalshBlog on Trump's infamous Truth Social post:\n\n\"I agree with the people who say there's no way Trump was actually going to do that...But why are you saying it then? If you're not going to do it, and everybody knows you're not going to do it, then the threat is totally ","username":"realDailyWire","name":"Daily Wire","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM">@michaeljknowles notes that he is skeptical of the Iran operation, but says there was good to be achieved: \n\n\"The goods that are achieved are: you further weaken their nuclear program...You really mess up their ballistic missiles program...You sink their military....You kill the ","username":"realDailyWire","name":"Daily Wire","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM"> @maxpcohen:\npunchbowl.news/article/house/…","username":"PunchbowlNews","name":"Punchbowl News","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM">

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

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Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

👉 Podcast hub — all platforms

⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

0:59 — This was a brutal week for President Trump.

8:45 — Alex Jones and Joe Rogan break with Trump

12:46 — Did Trump’s speech fall flat?

32:20 — Could Trump try to leave NATO?

35:46 — Can someone please tell me why the Administration can’t communicate clearly and get on the same page?

40:10 — Rapid round: more tough headlines for Trump

47:03 — Faith message

50:18 — About me, the mission, and my books

📌 Source notes:

If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners.

If you’d like to support the mission, you can subscribe on Substack (or Patreon). Your support keeps the show independent — free from corporate influence.

You can also send a one-time gift via Venmo or PayPal.

I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

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📌 The Intel Packet (Worth Seeing)

If you want visuals to follow along with this episode, here are a few key links:

Map / illustration:

Successful drone attacks by Iran on American bases:

After an initial drop, Iran is still averaging quite a few drones and missiles per day, some of which are getting through:

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Pete Hegseth doesn’t look like he wants all the credit for deciding to launch this war. Watch his face below. 🤣🙃

Ukraine has taken out another major Russian oil hub. NBC News says 40 percent of Russian oil capacity has come to a halt because of these attacks.

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

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📌 The Intel Packet (Worth Seeing)

The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet has been pummeled by Iran. See images below.

Check out this advance by Ukraine the past month. More than 20 km, and drones (plus air power) are increasingly playing a role.

Finally, check out this map of the drone kill zone that Ukraine is expanding.

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If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners.

If you’d like to support the mission, you can subscribe on Substack (or Patreon). Your support keeps the show independent — free from corporate influence.

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

👉 Podcast hub — all platforms

⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

🎯 If you only listen to one section, jump to 22:40. That’s where we answer the biggest question: Can Iran actually close the Strait of Hormuz?

1:08 — Trump says the war will end soon. Iran says not one “liter” of oil will leave the region.

6:11 — Why the Left and Right see the Iran war completely differently

22:40 — Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

37:14— Three ways this war could end — and which is most likely

45:04 — Faith message

1:01:25 — About me, the mission, and my books

📌 The Intel Packet (Worth Seeing)

If you want visuals to follow along with this episode, here are a few key links:

This photo, shared by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, shows just how narrow the Strait of Hormuz is — only about 21 miles wide, roughly the same width as the English Channel. The landmass visible on the right is the coast of Oman.

Faith sources:

If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners.

If you’d like to support the mission, you can subscribe on Substack (or Patreon). Your support keeps the show independent — free from corporate influence.

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

👉 Podcast hub — all platforms

⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

1:08 — How to keep your sanity in the middle of this war

8:14 — Finding a deeper peace while war surrounds you

10:29 — Israel and the U.S. strike Iran in a coordinated attack

15:28 — The reasons for the war, according to Trump officials

18:44 — The drone problem we haven’t solved (specifically Shahed drones)

29:10 — Where does this war go from here?

34:21 — My views on this war

43:11 — About me, the mission, and my books

If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners.

If you’d like to support the mission, you can subscribe on Substack (or Patreon). Your support keeps the show independent — free from corporate influence.

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.

Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

👉 Podcast hub — all platforms

⏱️ Timestamps / main stories covered:

3:31— The State of the Union

40:23 — The Supreme Court axes Trump’s tariffs; kneecaps his Presidency

1:00:54 — The buildup (and looming war) with Iran

1:23:12 — Trump to get Medal of Honor?

1:35:05 — First arrests made from the Epstein files

1:39:22 — Ukraine war hits four-year anniversary

1:43:28 — Mexico takes on the cartels with America’s help

1:45:37 — Let’s end with some hope for America

1:50:31 — Faith message

2:00:42 — About me, the mission, and my books

Source Notes (referenced in this episode):

The following reporting and posts informed this episode.

DISCLAIMER: The links are included for transparency and context. Judging the episode by a quick scan of the following posts without listening won’t give you the full picture. My goal remains the same — balanced analysis, principled reasoning, and independence from party pressure.

@DavidAFrench Rope-a-dope legal strategy? Yes, it's clearly not Constitutional, but forcing the system to address it takes mnths2yrs, just like it did on the IEEPA use which was also illegal. During the review time, he uses it like a hammer, and when SCOTUS defeats it, he does the next one","username":"rogeragrimes","name":"Roger A. Grimes","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM"> @MarkHertling: \"Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets. We've lost a tanker truck full of trust over the last year, and the only thing we can do to rebuild it is replace it drop-by-drop. And I believe we will.\" ","username":"Principles_1st","name":"Principles First","profile_image_url":"https://pbs.substack.com/profile_imag...}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM">

If this episode was helpful, please share it with someone who would benefit — and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify. That small action helps the show reach more thoughtful listeners.

If you’d like to support the mission, you can subscribe on Substack (or Patreon). Your support keeps the show independent — free from corporate influence.

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I work a full-time job, and this show is built in the margins — but the goal is simple: more unity, more clarity, and a steady reminder of God’s truth in a noisy world.

If support grows, the mission expands.

Questions or Comments

📩 stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com

Include your first name and city if you’d like your message possibly included in a future episode.

Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

Have no idea where to start? Check out my Bible resource page here.

Dealing with depression or PTSD? Please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

Clear-eyed takes on politics and world news — without the outrage addiction.
Every episode ends with Biblical encouragement for perspective, courage, and peace. Learn more about the show here.

This was a pressure-building week. Not one where a single headline dominated everything, but one where you could feel multiple fault lines widening at the same time.

The political temperature kept rising, public trust kept straining, and overseas instability continued to simmer in ways that could escalate fast. This wasn’t a breaking-news week. It was a momentum week — the kind where you can sense the system grinding, and where one spark could turn into something much bigger.

In this episode, I break down the biggest stories shaping the country and the world, and what to watch next.

Listen in the player above, or find The Stan R. Mitchell Show on your preferred platform.

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Here are the main stories we covered this week:

Shutdown pressure builds as DHS funding fight escalates (2:53)

Immigration enforcement surge ends — backlash erupts (6:32)

U.S. military buildup raises risk of a strike on Iran (14:53)

Cuba on the brink (25:07)

Ukraine — two competing views of the war (31:20)

Epstein — what’s real, what’s noise, and what matters now (40:22)

Biblical encouragement for anxious times (47:39)

📌 The Intel Packet (Worth Seeing)

If you want visuals to follow along with this episode, here are a few key links:

⏱️ Timestamps

THE HOME FRONT
2:53 — DHS Funding Fight / Shutdown Pressure
6:32 — Immigration Enforcement Surge Ends / Backlash
11:54 — State of the Union Protest Plans

THE WORLD STAGE
14:53 — U.S. Military Buildup Raises Risk of Strike on Iran
25:07 — Cuba on the Brink
31:20 — The Two Competing Views on Ukraine

SIGNAL VS NOISE
40:22 — Epstein

FAITH & FORTITUDE
47:39 — Biblical Encouragement
1:00:39 — About me, the mission, and my books

🎯 If you only listen to one section, jump to 14:53 — it’s the most important part of the episode.

If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend and consider leaving a rating on Apple or Spotify — it helps more than you’d think.

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Questions or Comments

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Short voice memos are welcome (and preferred).

Books: I write compelling stories that matter — about courage, faith, and the fight for what’s right. I’ve written twelve fast-paced thrillers, with more than 70,000 copies sold. They’re available on Amazon.

Faith reminder

Real peace isn’t found in a country, a party, or an earthly leader. It’s found in God.

If you want to know where to start reading the Bible, check out my Bible resource page here.

If you’re a veteran dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide — please listen to this.

Want more faith content?

I also host a faith-only podcast called The Search for God.

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell