The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton

Episode 416 - Ramming Attack in Germany...Why the Media Won't Give Details

Whenever there's an attack these days in Europe or the US, it's very clear the media and government officials try very hard to keep from telling you the whole story. We'll talk about why and look back on the ramming attack in Barcelona.

Episode 415 - Resilience with Nick Lavery

After five combat deployments, Nick Lavery knows about sacrifice. When you realize his last tours were as the first Special Forces operator above the knee amputee, sacrifice takes on a whole new meaning. Think you are tough? Try being Nick Lavery tough.

Episode 414 - Cleaning the Streets in Central America

A massive operation to take down transnational criminal gangs in Central America.  Did you hear ANYTHING about this on the mainstream news?

 

Episode 413 - The Ethiopian Crisis Explained

There's a hot war happening in Ethiopia and tens of thousands have been displaced by the fighting - and they are fleeing into Sudan. You know things are really bad when Sudan is your best option.

Episode 412 - Even the Dead Are Not Safe in Artsakh

Russian peacekeepers have moved into #Artsakh. Many residents are moving out, taking their belongings, their cherished heirlooms and even their dead relatives. It's a powerful moment in Armenia that the US should do more about.

Episode 411 - Israel Takes Care of Business

Israel taking out threats from Syria AND Lebanon this week, while Mike Pompeo pays a visit. Why does Israel have to take such a militant stance with it's neighbors? For the same reason Armenia does. Existential threats.

Episode 410 - Troops Home By Christmas?

Trump announces a further drawdown in Afghanistan. How low can we go, and does this mean we are winning?

Episode 409 - Central America in crisis after massive mudslides claim lives.

Two hurricanes have taken aim at Central America in the space of two weeks. In this episode we'll look at how the US military is making a difference and saving lives, and at how the lockdown is affecting Panama after my quick trip there last week.

Episode 408 - Tragedy in Armenia

The Armenian People are in crisis - they stand to lose their ancestral homelands to their enemies, and fear their cultural and religious heritage will be wiped away in those areas.

Episode 407 - Veteran's Day and Post Traumatic Stress

This re-cast from 2019 is a frank and personal discussion on the causes behind why so many troops claim Post Traumatic Stress when they did not experience actual trauma in combat. It's a call for grace with those who fight our wars and return to a barely-recognizeable culture, often finding re-integration difficult.