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Sanctions Fallout Cause Gas and Oil Prices to Explode; Pompeo's War Tweets for Taiwan Recognition

Gas prices in Europe hit $3,600 per 1,000 cubic meters and Oil tops $140 per barrel causing world economic analysts to recoil in horror.
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Dr. David Oualaalou, author and international security analyst, joins us to discuss a proposed solution to the Ukraine crisis. The Los Alamos Study Group has proposed a solution to the Ukraine crisis. They argue that any solution must include adequately addressing Russia's security needs.
Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss the military operation in Ukraine. The government of Ukraine continues to reject Moscow's proposals for humanitarian corridors to Russia and Belarus. Talks for negotiations are scheduled to resume.
Prof. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss economic indicators. Gas prices in Europe hit $3,600 per 1,000 cubic meters and Oil tops $140 per barrel causing world economic analysts to recoil in horror. EU and US sanctions against one of the world's leading producers of food, energy, and industrial commodities are creating blowback that could collapse an already fragile world economy.
Dr. Yolandra Hancock, board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist, joins us to discuss Covid. President Biden's "test to treat" program for covid is being evaluated as an alternative to using the jab only strategy to address the pandemic. Also, there are discussions about the effect of masks on children's ability to learn the language.
George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, joins us to discuss China. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is drawing criticism for his war cries against China as he calls for the recognition of an independent Taiwan. Analysts are drawing comparisons to Ukraine as they argue that he is looking to sacrifice the island to US foreign policy.
Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup: The Constitution, the Supreme Court and the Decline of American Democracy," joins us to discuss Lindsay Graham. US Senator Lindsay Graham has been criticized for another unhinged comment as he calls for the assassination of the president of Russia. We review his history of "over the top" foreign policy comments.
Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. Instability continues in Africa's "coup belt" as the military government appoints an interim government. Also, Mali protests resume as citizens call for the president to resign.
Investigative Reporter Max Blumenthal joins us to discuss Ukraine President Zelensky. We discuss the dynamics present wherein a Jewish President appears to be the leader of a nation that is riddled with Nazi forces.
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