The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton

Episode 613 - Food Riots in Panama

Panamanians are protesting against the high cost of everything, and are doing so in the worst possible way. The government is struggling to respond, and is doing so in the worst possible way.

Episode 612 - What’s happening in the Netherlands with Michael Yon and Masako Ganaha

Japanese Journalist Masako Ganaha and War Correspondent Michael Yon are in the Netherlands covering the farmer's protests. Also, Masako comments on the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Episode 611 - Adventure in Africa

I’m on vacation this week at my farm in West Virginia. But I thought I would tell you the story of a trip I made to DR Congo in 2011. It was quite an adventure! If you like these stories, leave a comment below and ask for more

Episode 610 - What About Corruption?

A fascinating interview with a local Ukrainian man. A regular guy describes how corruption works in Ukraine.

Episode 609 - The Dachau You’ve Never Heard About

Aushwitz, Dachau, Treblinka. You've heard of these death camps and killing centers built by the Nazis. But have you ever heard of Bikyvnia? It's a Soviet mass grave site just outside of Kyiv that will help you understand why Ukrainians are so motivated to defeat the Russian invaders.

Episode 608 - Should the US have Gotten Involved?

Let's do a thought experiment:  What would have happened if the US had stayed out of the Ukrainian conflict?  Should we be involved at all?  If so, what would be the right thing to do?  Also, how to spot a Russian troll.

Episode 607 - Isn’t 40 Billion Enough for Ukraine?

I break down where the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine is actually going. As it turns out, not much will actually get to Ukraine anytime soon. Further Reading: https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-does-40-billion-aid-ukraine-buy

Episode 606 - Report from Front Lines in Donbas

Giving my thoughts after spending a couple days near the front lines near Severodonetsk.  Russia bombing farmers with giant missiles.

Episode 604 - Can Russia Win?

Let's delve into the true objectives of this war -from both sides. Can Russian accomplish it's true objectives? Well, they may have already.

Episode 603 - Back to Ukraine

I'm heading back to Ukraine, here's some of what's happened since I left six weeks ago.