In the first half, explorer, adventurer, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker Robert Young Pelton discussed the tensions in the Middle East and the complexities of the situation. "It's like a big bucket of gasoline and people throwing matches at each other," he noted, capturing the volatility of the current conflict. In the wake of Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Pelton speculated about Iran's possible retaliation. "You're going to see a display of [Iran's] technology... but not necessarily a lot of widespread damage," he predicted, suggesting that Iran's capabilities are limited to missile launches that likely won't achieve significant results. Pelton highlighted the complexities of regime change in Iran, comparing the situation to historical events in Cuba. "It would be a very, very brutal thing to change the regime in any of these places," he warned, yet he predicts young leadership could emerge from organizations like Hamas.
He also criticized the Abraham Accords, calling them "a fraud" and stating that the peace agreements were a mere reorganization of alliances that excluded Palestinian interests. "It didn't go anywhere, and it actually led to the tension that we saw in Gaza," Pelton claimed. At the same time, he defended Israel's actions against terrorist attacks, saying, "In modern warfare, we [the US] do the same thing." Regarding the cycle of violence, he told listeners, "We're going to see more and more conflict... as people battle for control over resources." Pelton expressed skepticism about further military actions. "I think they're pushing their chips a little further in... but I hope... they start negotiating," he concluded.
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In the second half, spiritual counselor Dr. Alisha Das shared her profound connection with angels. She recalled her first encounter with these "beautiful, monolithic beings" at just three years old, and described them as "God's hands, eyes, and ears." Das claimed that people of all different cultural and spiritual backgrounds believe in some type of angel. "In these divisive times, couldn't we all use something that unites us?" she asked, noting a poll that showed 69% of Americans believe in these heavenly beings. Her personal journey with the higher realm involved a miraculous recovery from aggressive cancer, where she attributed her healing to divine intervention. Das believes everyone has at least one guardian angel, and acknowledging them strengthens their influence. "They can help us a lot more if we connect with them," she explained. According to her, support is available to all, and she urged people to ask for help and be attuned to the subtle signs they may receive.
Das spoke about the best ways to communicate with specific helpers, who can be called upon by name. "What's even more efficacious is to call them by intention," she remarked. Regarding the nature of fallen angels, she described how "it's so darn easy" to be deceived by their magnetic charm, but calling on an archangel can offer protection. The conversation then turned to the role of angels in death, and Das assured listeners how "there is an angel that guides us across the golden bridge." She also recalled witnessing a UFO in the form of a glowing orb that instructed her to connect with higher beings. It was an experience for which she's eternally grateful. "Angels have never let me down," she declared. "If you knew the extent of angelic health and love for you, it would blow your mind."
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein, Steve Kates, a.k.a. Dr. Sky