<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Zadzura Brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Zadzura Brief is a current events and global strategy podcast that breaks down the forces shaping our world today.</p><p></p><p>Created by host <b>John Zadzura</b>, the show was inspired by a passion for global affairs, technology, and the strategic decisions that influence nations, economies, and security. Each episode is designed to feel like an <b>intelligence briefing</b> — clear, direct, and grounded in historical context.</p><p></p><p>Rather than focusing on headlines alone, The Zadzura Brief explores the deeper dynamics behind major global events: shifting power between nations, emerging technologies like AI, economic strategy, and the geopolitical decisions that will define the future.</p><p></p><p>Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, historical perspective, and clear explanations of complex global issues — presented in a way that respects the audience’s intelligence.</p><p></p><p><b>No fluff. No noise. Just the briefing.</b></p>]]></description><link>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&amp;id=100093589397761</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:45:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/X5cbT232.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:20:16 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 John P. Zadzura]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Daily News]]></category><itunes:author>John P. Zadzura</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Zadzura Brief is a current events and global strategy podcast that breaks down the forces shaping our world today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Created by host &lt;b&gt;John Zadzura&lt;/b&gt;, the show was inspired by a passion for global affairs, technology, and the strategic decisions that influence nations, economies, and security. Each episode is designed to feel like an &lt;b&gt;intelligence briefing&lt;/b&gt; — clear, direct, and grounded in historical context.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rather than focusing on headlines alone, The Zadzura Brief explores the deeper dynamics behind major global events: shifting power between nations, emerging technologies like AI, economic strategy, and the geopolitical decisions that will define the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, historical perspective, and clear explanations of complex global issues — presented in a way that respects the audience’s intelligence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;No fluff. No noise. Just the briefing.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>John P. Zadzura</itunes:name><itunes:email>johnzadzura@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Daily News"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Financial Cold War Explained How America & China Got Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Before the meeting, there was the bigger story.</p><p></p><p>For decades, the U.S. and China have been locked in a <b>Financial Cold War</b> built on trade, manufacturing, supply chains, semiconductors, AI, and global leverage.</p><p></p><p>This didn’t start with one president or one tariff fight.</p><p></p><p>Before you can understand the meeting, you have to understand <b>how we got here.</b></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a>.</p><p></p><p>#USChina #China #FinancialColdWar #news #TradeWar #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChains #ZadzuraBrief #youtubeshorts</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e0346a79-1d6c-4faa-9f05-98ac4093c161</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a93991068da72230d45f52229d1cacf3d312eefbb443478f95ccdc2c9974e35d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMDM0NmE3OS0xZDZjLTRmYWEtOWYwNS05OGFjNDA5M2MxNjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmMxMjgxMDRhN2QxYTY0ZjlkZTY2L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fMy00Ny0yMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="10374730" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/e0346a79-1d6c-4faa-9f05-98ac4093c161/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Before the meeting, there was the bigger story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For decades, the U.S. and China have been locked in a &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; built on trade, manufacturing, supply chains, semiconductors, AI, and global leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This didn’t start with one president or one tariff fight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Before you can understand the meeting, you have to understand &lt;b&gt;how we got here.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USChina #China #FinancialColdWar #news #TradeWar #ArtificialIntelligence #SupplyChains #ZadzuraBrief #youtubeshorts&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Financial Cold War Explained How America &amp; China Got Here</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Deal Behind The Trump-Xi Meeting | What The Cameras Didn’t Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every major meeting has two versions.</p><p>The version the cameras show you… and the version hidden underneath the headlines.</p><p></p><p>Aircraft. Energy. Farm goods. Rare earth minerals. Supply chains. Strategic leverage.</p><p></p><p>This Wednesday on The Zadzura Brief, we break down the systems, pressure points, and hidden dynamics behind the Trump-Xi summit and what it could mean for trade, technology, and global power</p><p></p><p>Stay tuned. Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a>.</p><p></p><p>#Trump #XiJinping #USChina #FinancialColdWar #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #ArtificialIntelligence #WorldNews #China #ZadzuraBrief</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b9879e1e-f901-45c0-bc5b-c85cfedb7148</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/552ab2abef5e09e45ee3b0ae467963c11924894c1874acb46619406c3aa2d851/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOTg3OWUxZS1mOTAxLTQ1YzAtYmM1Yi1jODVjZmVkYjcxNDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmJhNzRhZTMyZGFiNmU5NGQ2ZGFlL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fMy0xOC00NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="888729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/b9879e1e-f901-45c0-bc5b-c85cfedb7148/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Every major meeting has two versions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The version the cameras show you… and the version hidden underneath the headlines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aircraft. Energy. Farm goods. Rare earth minerals. Supply chains. Strategic leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Wednesday on The Zadzura Brief, we break down the systems, pressure points, and hidden dynamics behind the Trump-Xi summit and what it could mean for trade, technology, and global power&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay tuned. Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Trump #XiJinping #USChina #FinancialColdWar #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #ArtificialIntelligence #WorldNews #China #ZadzuraBrief&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Deal Behind The Trump-Xi Meeting | What The Cameras Didn’t Show</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vs Xi: The Meeting Wasn’t the Real Story | What Was REALLY on the Table?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone saw the cameras, the handshake, the headlines. But the real story may not be the Trump-Xi meeting itself.</p><p>Trade. Energy. Technology. Supply chains. Global leverage.</p><p>When two superpowers sit across the table, the question is not who smiled more for the cameras. The question is: <b>who walked away stronger?</b></p><p></p><p>This week on The Zadzura Brief, we break down the systems underneath the meeting and what it could mean for the U.S., China, AI, trade, and the future global balance of power.</p><p></p><p>Full episode Wednesday. Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">60cd10de-0844-4567-846e-e2251aa3cea1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8af13fc7e27b7468ecbbe62819785f027e0c350eee17de161a406752f449870d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MGNkMTBkZS0wODQ0LTQ1NjctODQ2ZS1lMjI1MWFhM2NlYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmI4YzBhYzFhMzdkMTE4MGY1YjkxL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xOV9fMy0xMS0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1080154" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/60cd10de-0844-4567-846e-e2251aa3cea1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Everyone saw the cameras, the handshake, the headlines. But the real story may not be the Trump-Xi meeting itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trade. Energy. Technology. Supply chains. Global leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When two superpowers sit across the table, the question is not who smiled more for the cameras. The question is: &lt;b&gt;who walked away stronger?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on The Zadzura Brief, we break down the systems underneath the meeting and what it could mean for the U.S., China, AI, trade, and the future global balance of power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Full episode Wednesday. Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Trump vs Xi: The Meeting Wasn’t the Real Story | What Was REALLY on the Table?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semiconductors Are the New Oil of the Digital Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Semiconductors power banking, defense, vehicles, energy grids, communications, and AI. In the Financial Cold War, chips are one of the most important weapons of power.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to the channel <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a> </p><p></p><p>#Shorts #ZadzuraBrief #Semiconductors #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialColdWar #China #USChina #TechnologyWar #NationalSecurity #Chips #SupplyChains #DataCenters #WorldNews</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9b27d1-eeee-4d88-bc45-e46659393c3c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:48:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0195c92bdb8d7ef262517b8c9156354a5e9537bb89139c0ad7252167f6dcf217/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZjliMjdkMS1lZWVlLTRkODgtYmM0NS1lNDY2NTkzOTNjM2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZjYwMGVhYTRkMjFjMjI5M2IxYjk0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS05X18xOC0yNS00OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1746381" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/5f9b27d1-eeee-4d88-bc45-e46659393c3c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Semiconductors power banking, defense, vehicles, energy grids, communications, and AI. In the Financial Cold War, chips are one of the most important weapons of power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to the channel &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Shorts #ZadzuraBrief #Semiconductors #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialColdWar #China #USChina #TechnologyWar #NationalSecurity #Chips #SupplyChains #DataCenters #WorldNews&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Semiconductors Are the New Oil of the Digital Age</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[America’s Hidden Weapons: Sanctions, Tariffs & Financial War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This isn’t a war with tanks, troops, or missiles.</p><p><br />It’s a <b>Financial Cold War</b> — fought through sanctions, tariffs, energy, currency, technology, and supply chains.</p><p></p><p>America’s strongest weapons may not be military at all. They may be control over money, markets, and global systems.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>The Zadzura Brief</b></a> for more <br /><br />#FinancialColdWar #Sanctions #Tariffs #EconomicWarfare #TradeWar #USChina #China #Iran #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #EnergySecurity<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d4fa0c12-5fb7-4547-96de-60f644afdb81</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:08:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7e2540172d96f444b5ad4670b93d818f61149a39dc4398883d593f042c001fbc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNGZhMGMxMi01ZmI3LTQ1NDctOTZkZS02MGY2NDRhZmRiODEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYTlkZTdhY2JkZGZjNjIwOGIxYTRmL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS02X18zLTQ4LTIyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3551129" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d4fa0c12-5fb7-4547-96de-60f644afdb81/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This isn’t a war with tanks, troops, or missiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s a &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; — fought through sanctions, tariffs, energy, currency, technology, and supply chains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;America’s strongest weapons may not be military at all. They may be control over money, markets, and global systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for more &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#FinancialColdWar #Sanctions #Tariffs #EconomicWarfare #TradeWar #USChina #China #Iran #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #EnergySecurity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:title>America’s Hidden Weapons: Sanctions, Tariffs &amp; Financial War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: The 5 Weapons of the Financial Cold War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone thinks war looks like missiles and troops.</p><p>They’re wrong.</p><p></p><p>Right now, the United States and China are locked in a <b>Financial Cold War</b>—and most people don’t even realize it’s happening.</p><p></p><p>No explosions.<br />No headlines screaming war.</p><p><br />But make no mistake…</p><p>The world’s two largest economies are actively competing for control using <b>systems, leverage, and invisible weapons</b>.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a></p><p></p><p>#FinancialColdWar #USvsChina #AIWar #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #Semiconductors #EnergyCrisis #EconomicWar #ZadzuraBrief #PowerShift #BreakingAnalysis</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d792485b-ce0c-481b-81b6-324351f99877</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:13:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8060f350fd7368a1786a7209967b0598679ba82e3a3898f4071724dc10b1babb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNzkyNDg1Yi1jZTBjLTQ4MWItODFiNi0zMjQzNTFmOTk4NzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNGExNDlmYjZiMzQ2Mzc5MDljYjkxL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xX18xNC00OS0xMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1668641" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d792485b-ce0c-481b-81b6-324351f99877/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Everyone thinks war looks like missiles and troops.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They’re wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Right now, the United States and China are locked in a &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt;—and most people don’t even realize it’s happening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No explosions.&lt;br /&gt;No headlines screaming war.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But make no mistake…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The world’s two largest economies are actively competing for control using &lt;b&gt;systems, leverage, and invisible weapons&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FinancialColdWar #USvsChina #AIWar #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #Semiconductors #EnergyCrisis #EconomicWar #ZadzuraBrief #PowerShift #BreakingAnalysis&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:title>THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: The 5 Weapons of the Financial Cold War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next 50 Years Start Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Step back and look at the full picture.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t about one meeting.</p><p></p><p>It’s about Supply chains, Artificial intelligence, Global influence. </p><p></p><p>This is about who sets the rules<br />for the next 50–100 years.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a> 📁</p><p></p><p>👇 Are we underestimating this?</p><p></p><p>#TrumpXi #FinancialColdWar #USChina #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #AIWar #ZadzuraBrief #news #Summit</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">34b8c077-326e-4569-9ba3-178d398aa96f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:53:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/329a12a2211a0dc594e350df89f2c6b3656fc08d4fa1131981f6b9728e763308/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNGI4YzA3Ny0zMjZlLTQ1NjktOWJhMy0xNzhkMzk4YWE5NmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMTJhODdhODk1ZjkzYmUwMjZkMjdkL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOF9fMjMtNDUtNDMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="3877973" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/34b8c077-326e-4569-9ba3-178d398aa96f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Step back and look at the full picture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about one meeting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about Supply chains, Artificial intelligence, Global influence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is about who sets the rules&lt;br /&gt;for the next 50–100 years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt; 📁&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👇 Are we underestimating this?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#TrumpXi #FinancialColdWar #USChina #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #AIWar #ZadzuraBrief #news #Summit&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Next 50 Years Start Here</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 14th Changes Everything: Trump vs Xi Is NOT About Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone thinks this is a trade meeting.</p><p>They’re wrong.</p><p></p><p>When Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping, this isn’t diplomacy—it’s positioning in a Financial Cold War already underway.</p><p>While global tensions rise and markets stay fragile, this moment is about one thing: <b>Control. </b>Energy. Technology.<br />Supply chains.</p><p></p><p>This meeting didn’t start the shift—it accelerates it.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>The Zadzura Brief</b></a> ! </p><p></p><p>#Trump #XiJinping #FinancialColdWar #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #AIWar  #BreakingNews #USChina #EconomicWar #ZadzuraBrief</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bce0e9ab-36a3-46eb-92ba-666eea831ea1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:13:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e6be840b9dbf6566fbb00f5b998a10b2ee553c3f1754d64627fe6f50cfa0f57c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiY2UwZTlhYi0zNmEzLTQ2ZWItOTJiYS02NjZlZWE4MzFlYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZmFjNDY3MjRkNmZjMDM3ZjZkZGEwL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yN19fMjAtMzQtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2011367" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/bce0e9ab-36a3-46eb-92ba-666eea831ea1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Everyone thinks this is a trade meeting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They’re wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping, this isn’t diplomacy—it’s positioning in a Financial Cold War already underway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While global tensions rise and markets stay fragile, this moment is about one thing: &lt;b&gt;Control. &lt;/b&gt;Energy. Technology.&lt;br /&gt;Supply chains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This meeting didn’t start the shift—it accelerates it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; ! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Trump #XiJinping #FinancialColdWar #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #AIWar  #BreakingNews #USChina #EconomicWar #ZadzuraBrief&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:title>May 14th Changes Everything: Trump vs Xi Is NOT About Trade</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs, AI, Supply Chains… This Is War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>For 30 years, the world chased globalization.</p><p>But behind the scenes… a different game was being played.</p><p>This is no longer just economics.</p><p></p><p>This is a <b>Financial Cold War</b> where:</p><ul><li>Tariffs are weapons</li><li>Supply chains are leverage</li><li>Artificial intelligence is control</li><li></li></ul><p>The global system is shifting in real time.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><i>The Zadzura Brief</i></a> for more breakdowns. </p><p></p><p>#FinancialColdWar  #AI #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #USvsChina #Economics #Shorts #ZadzuraBrief #News</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f278e00-e762-44b4-bfc0-48ee881b0555</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4c6561d2f5c25b673d9f8a2ab4676c2c1e5a0f71e468bd35b7774e476f614905/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZjI3OGUwMC1lNzYyLTQ0YjQtYmZjMC00OGVlODgxYjA1NTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZTdkYzdkODg2NjVjNTE3NWFjMWE0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNl9fMjMtNC03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3085522" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/5f278e00-e762-44b4-bfc0-48ee881b0555/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For 30 years, the world chased globalization.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But behind the scenes… a different game was being played.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is no longer just economics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; where:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tariffs are weapons&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supply chains are leverage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Artificial intelligence is control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;The global system is shifting in real time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt; for more breakdowns. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FinancialColdWar  #AI #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #USvsChina #Economics #Shorts #ZadzuraBrief #News&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Tariffs, AI, Supply Chains… This Is War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[America Paid Pirates… Until It Built a Navy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>After the American Revolution, the United States lost the protection of the British Royal Navy overnight.</p><p></p><p>No defense. No deterrence. Just open water.</p><p></p><p>And in the Mediterranean, American ships were being captured, crews taken hostage, and ransom demanded by North African pirate states. You cannot buy security.<br />You either enforce it… or someone else does.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ This is The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">Zadzura Brief</a></p><p></p><p>#History #USNavy #MilitaryHistory #AmericanHistory #WarHistory #Leadership #ZadzuraBrief</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">464b5173-505e-4c7d-b902-f8e37b7e515b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:17:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eb9cfa7bfcd834a97d3f3bcaa2934ba6558a5dd5e3630a5a9bde3ac4a7178c8a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NjRiNTE3My01MDVlLTRjN2QtYjkwMi1mOGUzN2I3ZTUxNWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllY2Y3MjAzYmZkMmY3NjcxMDk5MGQ3L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNV9fMTktMTctMjAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="4240761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/464b5173-505e-4c7d-b902-f8e37b7e515b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;After the American Revolution, the United States lost the protection of the British Royal Navy overnight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No defense. No deterrence. Just open water.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And in the Mediterranean, American ships were being captured, crews taken hostage, and ransom demanded by North African pirate states. You cannot buy security.&lt;br /&gt;You either enforce it… or someone else does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ This is The &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#History #USNavy #MilitaryHistory #AmericanHistory #WarHistory #Leadership #ZadzuraBrief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:title>America Paid Pirates… Until It Built a Navy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why U.S. Marines Are Called Leathernecks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>America’s first Marines didn’t fight on land…</p><p>They fought pirates on burning ships — face to face, blade to blade.</p><p></p><p>No cover. No retreat.</p><p></p><p>To survive, they wore a leather collar around their neck — protection in close combat.</p><p></p><p>That’s how the name <b>Leathernecks</b> was born.</p><p>From the Barbary Wars to Tripoli… to today — same mindset.</p><p><b>First in. Last out. No hesitation.</b></p><p></p><p>📁 <b>Follow </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>The Zadzura Brief</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d61b8f5f-2514-41b1-bae1-a27049a7142a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:17:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6eb58a1c293a817dbd374f93046c9388ac69d62b631da01e9e0487d7ab5cbc5b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjFiOGY1Zi0yNTE0LTQxYjEtYmFlMS1hMjcwNDlhNzE0MmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNTJiNmI2NDg1YmUzZjYzMTlmZGE0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOV9fMjEtMjItMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="3796262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d61b8f5f-2514-41b1-bae1-a27049a7142a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;America’s first Marines didn’t fight on land…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They fought pirates on burning ships — face to face, blade to blade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No cover. No retreat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To survive, they wore a leather collar around their neck — protection in close combat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s how the name &lt;b&gt;Leathernecks&lt;/b&gt; was born.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the Barbary Wars to Tripoli… to today — same mindset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;First in. Last out. No hesitation.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 &lt;b&gt;Follow &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why U.S. Marines Are Called Leathernecks</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before the Navy… America Paid Pirates for Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In the 1790s, American merchant ships were being attacked by Barbary pirates across the Atlantic. Crews were captured, cargo was stolen, and the young nation had no real navy to defend itself.</p><p></p><p>So what did the U.S. do?</p><p>👉 It paid.</p><p></p><p>Until one decision changed everything:</p><p><b>You don’t pay for security… you build it.</b></p><p></p><p>📁 <b>Subscribe to </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>The Zadzura Brief</b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af164e00-8b17-406b-94e5-2299313ee20a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:08:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9623ee72462a0fc1da8a45e27cde0d0ef28bbda630f53ff4f40c1715d54bd39c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZjE2NGUwMC04YjE3LTQwNmItOTRlNS0yMjk5MzEzZWUyMGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMzQ1OTQyMjkwYjEzZjRmYjVhODg0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOF9fMTAtNDktMjQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="540569" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/af164e00-8b17-406b-94e5-2299313ee20a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In the 1790s, American merchant ships were being attacked by Barbary pirates across the Atlantic. Crews were captured, cargo was stolen, and the young nation had no real navy to defend itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So what did the U.S. do?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 It paid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until one decision changed everything:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;You don’t pay for security… you build it.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Before the Navy… America Paid Pirates for Protection</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playbook Swap… or Setup? What If This Was the Plan All Along]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Playbook swap… or something much bigger?</p><p>For years, we’ve been calling it the <b>Financial Cold War</b>.</p><p>China rises.</p><p><br />Manufacturing shifts.<br />Supply chains move.</p><p><br />Intellectual property gets pulled from American businesses.</p><p>And while the U.S. consumed…</p><p></p><p>📁 Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a> </p><p></p><p>#China #USChina #FinancialColdWar #TradeWar #GlobalStrategy #IntelBrief #ZadzuraBrief #WorldNews #Economics</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1bed8de6-229d-4211-bed5-84812c27e1ed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e9bd0a9bee46ce55276aba211bf9019557ce3e93c8304ed20c7f6a39b7171d68/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYmVkOGRlNi0yMjlkLTQyMTEtYmVkNS04NDgxMmMyN2UxZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMDUyNDc4MjU3OWM3MjY0NjFlNDEzL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNl9fNS02LTQ3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1398221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/1bed8de6-229d-4211-bed5-84812c27e1ed/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Playbook swap… or something much bigger?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For years, we’ve been calling it the &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;China rises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Manufacturing shifts.&lt;br /&gt;Supply chains move.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Intellectual property gets pulled from American businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And while the U.S. consumed…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Follow &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#China #USChina #FinancialColdWar #TradeWar #GlobalStrategy #IntelBrief #ZadzuraBrief #WorldNews #Economics&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Playbook Swap… or Setup? What If This Was the Plan All Along</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Financial Cold War to Military Conflict? What Just Changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>For years, the United States and China have been locked in a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>Financial Cold War</b></a> — tariffs, AI, supply chains, and economic leverage shaping the battlefield.</p><p></p><p>But if new intelligence is accurate…</p><p><br />this may no longer be just economic. Is the conflict entering a new phase?</p><p><br />This is pattern recognition.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe for daily briefings that go beyond the noise</p><p></p><p>#China #Iran #USChinaRelations #WorldNews #MilitaryStrategy #ColdWar #BreakingNews #GlobalPolitics</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b7beaf4a-05aa-4830-8956-a00c90bf76bd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:44:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d9b03768ed6906c5d64a6bec37925ec44c2222005c89fad1ea2aeccbab90aa48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiN2JlYWY0YS0wNWFhLTQ4MzAtODk1Ni1hMDBjOTBiZjc2YmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDYzZDVhNGRhODg1OTU1NTA4NTZjL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMjMtNDQtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2778740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/b7beaf4a-05aa-4830-8956-a00c90bf76bd/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For years, the United States and China have been locked in a &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; — tariffs, AI, supply chains, and economic leverage shaping the battlefield.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But if new intelligence is accurate…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;this may no longer be just economic. Is the conflict entering a new phase?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is pattern recognition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe for daily briefings that go beyond the noise&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#China #Iran #USChinaRelations #WorldNews #MilitaryStrategy #ColdWar #BreakingNews #GlobalPolitics&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>From Financial Cold War to Military Conflict? What Just Changed</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Naval Blockade Ordered — Are We Repeating the Cuban Missile Crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🔴 The last time the United States enforced a naval blockade, the world stood on the edge of nuclear war.</p><p>1962 — Cuba.</p><p></p><p>Now, the U.S. is signaling a blockade again — this time in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical oil chokepoints on Earth.</p><p></p><p>But this isn’t just about Iran…</p><p>It’s about escalation, global markets, and what happens next if this model spreads.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a></p><p></p><p>#StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #USNavy #NavalBlockade #IranConflict #MiddleEastTensions #CubanMissileCrisis #news</p><h3></h3>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e4f6b4ba-4970-4f72-b237-f1b196119ec1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b977cf8e6689ab1a13bad57006f7d8ec08825e8008cf7b415829a61e8d34e971/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNGY2YjRiYS00OTcwLTRmNzItYjIzNy1mMWIxOTYxMTllYzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYzIxNDU2YTRmZTU1NDg5MWZkOGQwL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMC00OC0zNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="2081584" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/e4f6b4ba-4970-4f72-b237-f1b196119ec1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🔴 The last time the United States enforced a naval blockade, the world stood on the edge of nuclear war.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1962 — Cuba.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, the U.S. is signaling a blockade again — this time in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical oil chokepoints on Earth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this isn’t just about Iran…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about escalation, global markets, and what happens next if this model spreads.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #USNavy #NavalBlockade #IranConflict #MiddleEastTensions #CubanMissileCrisis #news&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>U.S. Naval Blockade Ordered — Are We Repeating the Cuban Missile Crisis?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Orders Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — What Happens Next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🔴 <b>NOW LIVE — </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>THE ZADZURA BRIEF</b></a></p><p>The United States has reportedly ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most strategically critical waterways in the world.</p><p></p><p>But this isn’t just a headline.</p><p></p><p>This is about:<br />• Global oil supply (≈20% flows through this corridor)<br />• Military positioning and deterrence</p><p></p><p>#StraitOfHormuz #USNavy #BreakingNews #IranConflict #Geopolitics</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e61a58c6-07e4-4aa5-b70c-e1cec5d55180</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f32ea0e621e66ef3acd14d79f7d35ffd69d6886d54eea342c36b04ceedef8725/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNjFhNThjNi0wN2U0LTRhYTUtYjcwYy1lMWNlYzVkNTUxODAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYzFiODY4NzBkNzZiOWJiNzAxOTMwL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMC0yNC02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="149359" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🔴 &lt;b&gt;NOW LIVE — &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE ZADZURA BRIEF&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The United States has reportedly ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most strategically critical waterways in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But this isn’t just a headline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is about:&lt;br /&gt;• Global oil supply (≈20% flows through this corridor)&lt;br /&gt;• Military positioning and deterrence&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#StraitOfHormuz #USNavy #BreakingNews #IranConflict #Geopolitics&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>U.S. Orders Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — What Happens Next?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. vs China: This Isn’t a Trade War… It’s a Financial Cold War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This U.S.–China meeting isn’t about tariffs or trade deals.</p><p>It’s about <b>control</b>.</p><p></p><p>Artificial intelligence.<br />Manufacturing dominance.<br />Global supply chains.</p><p></p><p>The United States leads in advanced technology.<br />China dominates production.</p><p></p><p>Together, they control the system.</p><p>Now factor in Iran pulling U.S. focus in the Middle East…<br />and the balance of power starts to shift.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b894f4c3-5cda-4d09-86fd-f06a67ee64cc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6c2c50b4fe3730d0abe3d3c6485a8e393b14692ef645d323d34f1ecf681071ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiODk0ZjRjMy01Y2RhLTRkMDktODZmZC1mMDZhNjdlZTY0Y2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkOTdmYzcwYzNmY2VkOGI3YjMzYjQ1L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMV9fMC01NS0zLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1149953" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/b894f4c3-5cda-4d09-86fd-f06a67ee64cc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This U.S.–China meeting isn’t about tariffs or trade deals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about &lt;b&gt;control&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Artificial intelligence.&lt;br /&gt;Manufacturing dominance.&lt;br /&gt;Global supply chains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The United States leads in advanced technology.&lt;br /&gt;China dominates production.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they control the system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now factor in Iran pulling U.S. focus in the Middle East…&lt;br /&gt;and the balance of power starts to shift.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>U.S. vs China: This Isn’t a Trade War… It’s a Financial Cold War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Didn’t Lose Manufacturing… We Gave It Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>For decades, the U.S. chased cheaper prices.</p><p>But behind the scenes, something much bigger was happening.</p><p></p><p>We weren’t just outsourcing jobs…<br />we were handing over control.</p><p></p><p>Now supply chains aren’t convenience — they’re leverage.<br />And this isn’t a trade war anymore.</p><p>This is a <b>Financial Cold War.</b></p><p></p><p>No fluff. No filter. Just the signal behind the noise.<br />Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><b>The Zadzura Brief</b></a><b> 📁</b></p><p></p><p>#USChina #TradeWar #SupplyChains #EconomicWarfare #Manufacturing #GlobalEconomy #China #Geopolitics #MacroEconomics #BusinessNews #IntelBrief #YouTubeShorts #NewsAnalysis</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">535e14ff-d9b3-4a2a-ae60-db9c19be8bf2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/983eeaba806fe19cca84f2758524d2a56257c33770b994b6c79dd152bd670978/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MzVlMTRmZi1kOWIzLTRhMmEtYWU2MC1kYjljMTliZThiZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNmQ3NjVkMjUwOGQyMDY4Nzg5NDkwL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC05X18wLTMyLTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="3342985" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/535e14ff-d9b3-4a2a-ae60-db9c19be8bf2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For decades, the U.S. chased cheaper prices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But behind the scenes, something much bigger was happening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We weren’t just outsourcing jobs…&lt;br /&gt;we were handing over control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now supply chains aren’t convenience — they’re leverage.&lt;br /&gt;And this isn’t a trade war anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No fluff. No filter. Just the signal behind the noise.&lt;br /&gt;Follow &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; 📁&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USChina #TradeWar #SupplyChains #EconomicWarfare #Manufacturing #GlobalEconomy #China #Geopolitics #MacroEconomics #BusinessNews #IntelBrief #YouTubeShorts #NewsAnalysis&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>We Didn’t Lose Manufacturing… We Gave It Away</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[US vs China: The Real War Isn’t What You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone is focused on tariffs.</p><p>But that’s only the surface.</p><p></p><p>What’s actually happening is a long-term shift in global power between the United States and China—a financial cold war that’s been building for decades.</p><p></p><p>We discuss<br /></p><ul><li>Why tariffs are not temporary</li><li>The 30-year shift in U.S. manufacturing</li><li>How China became the global powerhouse</li></ul><p></p><p>Welcome to the Financial Cold War.</p><p></p><p>Follow the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief </a>📁 </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6e18c2cd-ba2c-43d6-8f08-4e05fd70074a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:13:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/72f73ec47659393b8da2145e356f01a37dc9908b9009bd43dff7cf8ebf9f6c68/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZTE4YzJjZC1iYTJjLTQzZDYtOGYwOC00ZTA1ZmQ3MDA3NGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNDMwMTM3YzNhMzdlOGQ3N2NlZmFkL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC03X18wLTEzLTM4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1986290" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/6e18c2cd-ba2c-43d6-8f08-4e05fd70074a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Everyone is focused on tariffs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But that’s only the surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s actually happening is a long-term shift in global power between the United States and China—a financial cold war that’s been building for decades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why tariffs are not temporary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 30-year shift in U.S. manufacturing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How China became the global powerhouse&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the Financial Cold War.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow the &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief &lt;/a&gt;📁 &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>US vs China: The Real War Isn’t What You Think</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Financial Cold War Explained in 60 Seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The current U.S.–China conflict is being widely labeled a “trade war.” That assessment is incomplete. </p><p></p><p>This is a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">Financial Cold War</a> 🪖</p><p>Follow <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank">The Zadzura Brief</a>📁</p><p></p><p>This conflict is not being fought with conventional weapons. The nation that dominates control of critical systems, Trade networks, Supply chains, Semiconductors, Artificial intelligence. </p><p></p><p>Will influence global power for the next 50–100 years! </p><p> </p><p>#FinancialColdWar #IntelBrief #USChina #Semiconductors #AIWar #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #EconomicWarfare #NewsUpdate #newsfeed</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761" target="_blank"><br /></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">282664d5-6fa2-4c0c-a1b5-a112cc04cda0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7cd443d208857493746febb0284ca0d0ac3ccb55b530f276f9fa8fdc797dd766/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyODI2NjRkNS02ZmEyLTRjMGMtYTFiNS1hMTEyY2MwNGNkYTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMjYyZjg5YTQwOTBlNmU3YTQ5YzUyL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18xNS0yNi0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="3026381" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/282664d5-6fa2-4c0c-a1b5-a112cc04cda0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The current U.S.–China conflict is being widely labeled a “trade war.” That assessment is incomplete. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/a&gt; 🪖&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/a&gt;📁&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conflict is not being fought with conventional weapons. The nation that dominates control of critical systems, Trade networks, Supply chains, Semiconductors, Artificial intelligence. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will influence global power for the next 50–100 years! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FinancialColdWar #IntelBrief #USChina #Semiconductors #AIWar #TradeWar #GlobalEconomy #EconomicWarfare #NewsUpdate #newsfeed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Financial Cold War Explained in 60 Seconds</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Isn’t a Trade War… It’s a Financial Cold War]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if this isn’t a trade war at all?</p><p></p><p>On the Zadzura Brief — we break down the <b>Financial Cold War</b> already unfolding between the United States and China.</p><p></p><p>For decades, the U.S. dominated the global economy:</p><p>At one point, nearly <b>40% of the world’s manufacturing</b> came from the United States</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>China produces ~30% of global manufacturing</p><p>The U.S. is closer to ~15%</p><p></p><p>This is about control of:</p><ul><li>Supply chains</li><li>Manufacturing</li><li>Tariffs and economic leverage</li><li>Artificial intelligence</li></ul><p></p><p>📁 Follow The Zadzura Brief</p><p></p><p>#FinancialColdWar #USChina #TradeWar #AIWar #GlobalEconomy #Manufacturing #ArtificialIntelligence #EconomicPower #news</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0c5db48f-97a0-4cc4-b916-fca2df0639ce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/50ea65b32841b995622970c79e03b6f8b6df96351142ac63e73dc4b3e348a065/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYzVkYjQ4Zi05N2EwLTRjYzQtYjkxNi1mY2EyZGYwNjM5Y2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMjE1NWI4YmE2MWExZWI5MWJkODZiL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X185LTU1LTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="131178" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if this isn’t a trade war at all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the Zadzura Brief — we break down the &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; already unfolding between the United States and China.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For decades, the U.S. dominated the global economy:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At one point, nearly &lt;b&gt;40% of the world’s manufacturing&lt;/b&gt; came from the United States&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;China produces ~30% of global manufacturing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The U.S. is closer to ~15%&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is about control of:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supply chains&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manufacturing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tariffs and economic leverage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Artificial intelligence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Follow The Zadzura Brief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#FinancialColdWar #USChina #TradeWar #AIWar #GlobalEconomy #Manufacturing #ArtificialIntelligence #EconomicPower #news&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>This Isn’t a Trade War… It’s a Financial Cold War</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[America’s First Aluminum Plant in 50 Years… But Here’s the Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Right now, a <b>$4 billion aluminum smelter</b> is being planned in Oklahoma — the first new plant in nearly 50 years.<br /></p><p>This single facility could produce up to <b>750,000 metric tons per year</b>, nearly doubling current U.S. production.</p><p>Sounds like a comeback story.</p><p></p><p>But it’s not happening because everything is fine.</p><p>It’s happening because the United States has become <b>heavily dependent on imports</b>, with domestic production sitting near historic lows.</p><p>This isn’t just about aluminum.</p><p><br />This is about <b>supply chains, economic leverage, and the Financial Cold War unfolding in real time</b>.</p><p></p><p>Follow The Zadzura Brief for more.</p><p></p><p>#USChina #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Economy #TradeWar #AmericanIndustry #Geopolitics #AIeconomy #Tariffs</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">813d10d8-1369-416f-a083-8af840c352ac</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e3e6452b5e8da38ea4992a11fc22d7e36bf21d14b865f636e776f50def6fd7f5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MTNkMTBkOC0xMzY5LTQxNmYtYTA4My04YWY4NDBjMzUyYWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTk0YTRjMGFhMzM5ZTkyYzRhODc3L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC01X18wLTQ1LTU2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1640846" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/813d10d8-1369-416f-a083-8af840c352ac/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Right now, a &lt;b&gt;$4 billion aluminum smelter&lt;/b&gt; is being planned in Oklahoma — the first new plant in nearly 50 years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This single facility could produce up to &lt;b&gt;750,000 metric tons per year&lt;/b&gt;, nearly doubling current U.S. production.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sounds like a comeback story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But it’s not happening because everything is fine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s happening because the United States has become &lt;b&gt;heavily dependent on imports&lt;/b&gt;, with domestic production sitting near historic lows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about aluminum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is about &lt;b&gt;supply chains, economic leverage, and the Financial Cold War unfolding in real time&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow The Zadzura Brief for more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USChina #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Economy #TradeWar #AmericanIndustry #Geopolitics #AIeconomy #Tariffs&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>America’s First Aluminum Plant in 50 Years… But Here’s the Truth</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Lost 80% of Our Aluminum… Here’s What Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>America didn’t just lose jobs…<br />we lost an entire industry.</p><p>In the late 1990s, the U.S. produced <b>3.8 million metric tons of aluminum.</b></p><p><br />Today? Around <b>650,000–800,000.</b></p><p>That’s nearly an <b>80% collapse.</b></p><p>We went from <b>19 smelters to just 4.</b></p><p><br />Meanwhile, China now produces <b>over 50% of the world’s aluminum.</b></p><p></p><p>This isn’t just economics.<br />This is <b>national capability, supply chain control, and strategic risk.</b></p><p></p><p>This is the <b>Financial Cold War.</b></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <i>The Zadzura Brief</i> for more. </p><p></p><p>#USManufacturing #ChinaVsUSA #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChain #EconomicSecurity #DidYouKnow #Explained #Economics</p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f66adc1d-7f4a-4ff9-ae51-816e0608acec</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7edb9ee78565be9b14740a46009ae293e260301d4ba6f23b8ef20abd0f389c23/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNjZhZGMxZC03ZjRhLTRmZjktYWU1MS04MTZlMDYwOGFjZWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZWViYjkyYmMwZTNiNjIzZjhhZGI4L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zX18wLTIwLTQwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3540471" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/f66adc1d-7f4a-4ff9-ae51-816e0608acec/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;America didn’t just lose jobs…&lt;br /&gt;we lost an entire industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the late 1990s, the U.S. produced &lt;b&gt;3.8 million metric tons of aluminum.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today? Around &lt;b&gt;650,000–800,000.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s nearly an &lt;b&gt;80% collapse.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We went from &lt;b&gt;19 smelters to just 4.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile, China now produces &lt;b&gt;over 50% of the world’s aluminum.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just economics.&lt;br /&gt;This is &lt;b&gt;national capability, supply chain control, and strategic risk.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;i&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/i&gt; for more. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USManufacturing #ChinaVsUSA #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChain #EconomicSecurity #DidYouKnow #Explained #Economics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:title>We Lost 80% of Our Aluminum… Here’s What Happened</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAFTA Was the Beginning of America’s Industrial Decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>NAFTA was sold as progress.Lower costs. More trade. Economic growth.</p><p></p><p>And for a while—it worked.</p><p>But beneath the surface, the structure of the American economy was changing.</p><p></p><p>Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. lost over 5.6 million manufacturing jobs—nearly one-third of the sector.</p><p>This wasn’t just about jobs.</p><p></p><p>It was about losing capabilities:<br />supply chains, skilled labor, and industrial infrastructure.</p><p>This video breaks down how NAFTA helped open the door—and how that shift continues to shape today’s Financial Cold War.</p><p></p><p>#NAFTA #FinancialColdWar #Economics #USChina #Manufacturing #TradeWar #EconomicShift #GlobalEconomy #Shorts</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9363b1ca-fb04-4ca7-a33f-f6493ca8564d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a94d6eac2a760d40334c31ba6e004075754689efa40bf8f7a7b857fadf975ea4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MzYzYjFjYS1mYjA0LTRjYTctYTMzZi1mNjQ5M2NhODU2NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZDlkZjI2NTViOWZlMjZiYjRiMzhjL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yX18wLTM2LTM0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3406933" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/9363b1ca-fb04-4ca7-a33f-f6493ca8564d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;NAFTA was sold as progress.Lower costs. More trade. Economic growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And for a while—it worked.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But beneath the surface, the structure of the American economy was changing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. lost over 5.6 million manufacturing jobs—nearly one-third of the sector.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This wasn’t just about jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was about losing capabilities:&lt;br /&gt;supply chains, skilled labor, and industrial infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This video breaks down how NAFTA helped open the door—and how that shift continues to shape today’s Financial Cold War.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#NAFTA #FinancialColdWar #Economics #USChina #Manufacturing #TradeWar #EconomicShift #GlobalEconomy #Shorts&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>NAFTA Was the Beginning of America’s Industrial Decline</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the First U.S. Aluminum Plant in 50 Years Is a Big Deal (Financial Cold War Explained)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>For the first time in over 50 years, the United States is building a new aluminum plant.</p><p>This isn’t just another factory.</p><p>This is a signal.</p><p></p><p>For decades, the U.S. outsourced manufacturing, relying on global supply chains to cut costs and increase efficiency. But that strategy came at a cost — lost jobs, weakened industry, and dependence on foreign production.</p><p>Now, that trend is reversing.</p><p></p><p>This is the <b>Financial Cold War</b> — not fought with weapons, but through control of <b>materials, supply chains, and economic power.</b></p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe to <b>The Zadzura Brief</b> for more</p><p></p><p>#USManufacturing #Aluminum #MadeInAmerica #SupplyChains #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #USvsChina</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">483c61c5-aaef-4052-8d45-abc714628a45</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:27:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/28314b76bc743683d2c83689ab84dba5ac9eb120bc77cfde1d829cadebf5526e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ODNjNjFjNS1hYWVmLTQwNTItOGQ0NS1hYmM3MTQ2MjhhNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYzVkNmM3MWViYmRkMDRjYTUwODA1L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xX18xLTQ5LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="1814508" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/483c61c5-aaef-4052-8d45-abc714628a45/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;For the first time in over 50 years, the United States is building a new aluminum plant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just another factory.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a signal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For decades, the U.S. outsourced manufacturing, relying on global supply chains to cut costs and increase efficiency. But that strategy came at a cost — lost jobs, weakened industry, and dependence on foreign production.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, that trend is reversing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; — not fought with weapons, but through control of &lt;b&gt;materials, supply chains, and economic power.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe to &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt; for more&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USManufacturing #Aluminum #MadeInAmerica #SupplyChains #GlobalEconomy #TradeWar #USvsChina&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Why the First U.S. Aluminum Plant in 50 Years Is a Big Deal (Financial Cold War Explained)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did You Know the U.S. Protected Oil Tankers in War?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know…</p><p>In 1987, the U.S. launched <b>Operation Earnest Will</b> to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran–Iraq War.</p><p></p><p>Warships. Mines. Real conflict.</p><p>And today… the same region is heating up again.</p><p>History doesn’t repeat — but it rhymes.</p><p></p><p>📁 Subscribe for more: <i>The Zadzura Brief</i></p><p></p><p>#DidYouKnow #OperationEarnestWill #StraitOfHormuz #Shorts #Oil #USMilitary #History #MiddleEast  #ZadzuraBrief</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">51721a6d-e2cc-4920-a2e5-c5b8cb43a774</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/941ff3d3797bcdd68f22dac36f86c5d15b8b0f1706c321db2da0547848421f03/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MTcyMWE2ZC1lMmNjLTQ5MjAtYTJlNS1jNWI4Y2I0M2E3NzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYWRlODc0OWJlNzNlNzdjZDIwNGI3L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMF9fMjItMzUtMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="217068" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/51721a6d-e2cc-4920-a2e5-c5b8cb43a774/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Did you know…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1987, the U.S. launched &lt;b&gt;Operation Earnest Will&lt;/b&gt; to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran–Iraq War.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warships. Mines. Real conflict.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And today… the same region is heating up again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;History doesn’t repeat — but it rhymes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📁 Subscribe for more: &lt;i&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#DidYouKnow #OperationEarnestWill #StraitOfHormuz #Shorts #Oil #USMilitary #History #MiddleEast  #ZadzuraBrief&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Did You Know the U.S. Protected Oil Tankers in War?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Strait of Hormuz: The Chokepoint That Could Crash the Global Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Nearly <b>20% of the world’s oil</b> flows through one narrow passage: the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p></p><p>If that flow stops… everything changes.</p><p>Oil prices surge. Markets react instantly. And what feels like a distant conflict becomes a direct hit to your everyday life.</p><p>Iran is signaling pressure.</p><p><br />The United States is positioning forces.<br />Russia and China are watching.</p><p>This isn’t just tension.<br />This is leverage.</p><p></p><p>And history shows — chokepoints like this don’t just shape markets… they shape power.<br /><br />#StraitOfHormuz #OilCrisis #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalEconomy #FinancialColdWar #news</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">29cef32d-2072-4f1d-bad5-3eae6301079e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:18:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8c170fd1e54bd52fe29007ad8c48218a57abac3483597b81998b90c9a58474c7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOWNlZjMyZC0yMDcyLTRmMWQtYmFkNS0zZWFlNjMwMTA3OWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYWFjOTRmMzE3N2JkZmI3NjI4ZDZhL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0zMF9fMTktMi0xMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1467184" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/29cef32d-2072-4f1d-bad5-3eae6301079e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Nearly &lt;b&gt;20% of the world’s oil&lt;/b&gt; flows through one narrow passage: the Strait of Hormuz.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If that flow stops… everything changes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oil prices surge. Markets react instantly. And what feels like a distant conflict becomes a direct hit to your everyday life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Iran is signaling pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The United States is positioning forces.&lt;br /&gt;Russia and China are watching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just tension.&lt;br /&gt;This is leverage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And history shows — chokepoints like this don’t just shape markets… they shape power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#StraitOfHormuz #OilCrisis #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalEconomy #FinancialColdWar #news&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Strait of Hormuz: The Chokepoint That Could Crash the Global Economy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Gave It All Away: The Financial Cold War Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🔴 <b>NOW LIVE — The Zadzura Brief</b></p><p></p><p>This isn’t just about jobs.<br />This is about <b>power</b>.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we break down the <b>Financial Cold War</b> — how decades of trade decisions, including NAFTA, reshaped the global economy and shifted manufacturing dominance away from the United States.</p><p></p><p>America didn’t just lose factories…<br /><b>We helped move them.</b></p><p>China didn’t just grow…<br /><b>They built leverage.</b></p><p></p><p>📉 What started as “efficiency” turned into dependency.</p><p></p><p>#USChina<br />#TradeWar<br />#Manufacturing<br />#NAFTA<br />#GlobalEconomy<br />#SupplyChains</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8fdce439-6aa9-4875-9afe-52f04094fc6e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:30:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bc504acf6e500f72152964c0ee49dfb80ef634dfc024d79b22f9b56a8d634285/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZmRjZTQzOS02YWE5LTQ4NzUtOWFmZS01MmYwNDA5NGZjNmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljODdhY2RmMzI3NDc0Mjk2ZjM0YTlmL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOV9fMy01LTE3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="3980582" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/8fdce439-6aa9-4875-9afe-52f04094fc6e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🔴 &lt;b&gt;NOW LIVE — The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about jobs.&lt;br /&gt;This is about &lt;b&gt;power&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down the &lt;b&gt;Financial Cold War&lt;/b&gt; — how decades of trade decisions, including NAFTA, reshaped the global economy and shifted manufacturing dominance away from the United States.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;America didn’t just lose factories…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;We helped move them.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;China didn’t just grow…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;They built leverage.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📉 What started as “efficiency” turned into dependency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USChina&lt;br /&gt;#TradeWar&lt;br /&gt;#Manufacturing&lt;br /&gt;#NAFTA&lt;br /&gt;#GlobalEconomy&lt;br /&gt;#SupplyChains&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>We Gave It All Away: The Financial Cold War Explained</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump vs Xi Showdown: US vs China Battle for the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Two leaders. Two superpowers. One moment that could reshape the global order.</p><p></p><p>Donald Trump and Xi Jinping face off at a high-stakes summit that goes far beyond trade. This is about control of AI, global supply chains, Taiwan, and the future of economic power.</p><p></p><p>From Nixon’s 1972 opening to China’s rise as a manufacturing giant, decades of strategy have led to this moment.</p><p></p><p>The Financial Cold War is no longer behind the scenes—it’s happening now.</p><p></p><p>#WorldNews<br />#GlobalEconomy<br />#ChinaVsUS<br />#TradeWar<br />#AIWar<br />#Taiwan<br />#BreakingNews</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d1caa509-f747-4deb-b31d-7e2831a35582</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:09:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3b4a6236fa5a46127189aa970a615f8eb2b6a3a9f5743d8db8be85943d5a4d73/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMWNhYTUwOS1mNzQ3LTRkZWItYjMxZC03ZTI4MzFhMzU1ODIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljODc1MjY5NjMxMDlkYmIzNmJiMzY0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOV9fMS00MS0xMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="1880337" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d1caa509-f747-4deb-b31d-7e2831a35582/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Two leaders. Two superpowers. One moment that could reshape the global order.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Donald Trump and Xi Jinping face off at a high-stakes summit that goes far beyond trade. This is about control of AI, global supply chains, Taiwan, and the future of economic power.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Nixon’s 1972 opening to China’s rise as a manufacturing giant, decades of strategy have led to this moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Financial Cold War is no longer behind the scenes—it’s happening now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#WorldNews&lt;br /&gt;#GlobalEconomy&lt;br /&gt;#ChinaVsUS&lt;br /&gt;#TradeWar&lt;br /&gt;#AIWar&lt;br /&gt;#Taiwan&lt;br /&gt;#BreakingNews&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Trump vs Xi Showdown: US vs China Battle for the Future</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[War With Iran? The 4 Scenarios That Could Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens if the United States and Iran conflict becomes prolonged?  This isn’t just another headline.<br />This is about escalation, global energy, military strategy, and the real-world consequences that follow.<br /><br />No fluff. No filter. Just context.<br /><br />#USIran<br />#MiddleEast<br />#GlobalConflict<br />#WorldNews<br />#MilitaryAnalysis</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00e1486c-102f-44e2-960d-fbb944c819ec</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8a7a8bb47b25bc9c4a21d4edda09c51c2060d3d259cf9fbce16eec2941548b20/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMGUxNDg2Yy0xMDJmLTQ0ZTItOTYwZC1mYmI5NDRjODE5ZWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljODU2ZTQwMTZkZjg4NzdmZDU4YzFiL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yOF9fMjMtMzItNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="3139230" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/00e1486c-102f-44e2-960d-fbb944c819ec/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens if the United States and Iran conflict becomes prolonged?  This isn’t just another headline.&lt;br /&gt;This is about escalation, global energy, military strategy, and the real-world consequences that follow.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No fluff. No filter. Just context.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#USIran&lt;br /&gt;#MiddleEast&lt;br /&gt;#GlobalConflict&lt;br /&gt;#WorldNews&lt;br /&gt;#MilitaryAnalysis&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:title>War With Iran? The 4 Scenarios That Could Change Everything</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[🌍 Nations Mobilize to Secure Strait of Hormuz (Global Economy at Stake)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Multiple global powers are now coming together to secure one of the most critical energy routes on Earth — the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p></p><p>Nearly <b>20 million barrels of oil per day</b> flow through this narrow passage.</p><p><br />That’s about <b>20% of the world’s supply</b>, along with up to <b>25% of global LNG</b>.</p><p></p><p>Now countries like France, Japan, and Germany are signaling involvement to protect global shipping routes.</p><p>This isn’t just about conflict.<br />This is about stability, coordination, and protecting the global economy.</p><p></p><p>If this route is disrupted:<br />→ Oil prices surge<br />→ Markets react<br />→ Supply chains feel it instantly</p><p>This is <b>The Zadzura Brief</b>.</p><p><br />👉 Subscribe for real-world breakdowns that go deeper than the headlines.</p><p></p><p>#StraitOfHormuz #GlobalSecurity #WorldEconomy #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #BreakingNews</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d333d9ac-238d-41b5-9325-4e8caf5eaf53</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:46:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/401ecfb405407032c6a6f026d9194335aa0cb29885a9c42a0f295b92376fb34d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMzMzZDlhYy0yMzhkLTQxYjUtOTMyNS00ZThjYWY1ZWFmNTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliZDA5NGEyYzNiNThhMTVjYjY0NWIwL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yMF9fOS00Ni0yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="2408846" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d333d9ac-238d-41b5-9325-4e8caf5eaf53/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Multiple global powers are now coming together to secure one of the most critical energy routes on Earth — the Strait of Hormuz.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly &lt;b&gt;20 million barrels of oil per day&lt;/b&gt; flow through this narrow passage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That’s about &lt;b&gt;20% of the world’s supply&lt;/b&gt;, along with up to &lt;b&gt;25% of global LNG&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now countries like France, Japan, and Germany are signaling involvement to protect global shipping routes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about conflict.&lt;br /&gt;This is about stability, coordination, and protecting the global economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this route is disrupted:&lt;br /&gt;→ Oil prices surge&lt;br /&gt;→ Markets react&lt;br /&gt;→ Supply chains feel it instantly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;👉 Subscribe for real-world breakdowns that go deeper than the headlines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#StraitOfHormuz #GlobalSecurity #WorldEconomy #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #BreakingNews&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>🌍 Nations Mobilize to Secure Strait of Hormuz (Global Economy at Stake)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW PODCAST You’re Only Seeing Half the Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨<br /></p><p>Introducing <i>The Zadzura Brief</i> — where we go beyond the headlines and break down what’s really happening in the world.</p><p></p><p>Most of what you see is only part of the story.</p><p><br />We connect the dots across global events, AI, technology, trade, and conflict — so you actually understand the system shaping your future.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ No Fluff. No Filter. Just the facts.</p><p>👉 LIKE the video<br />👉 SUBSCRIBE to the channel<br />👉 SHARE this with someone who wants more than headlines</p><p></p><p>We’re just getting started.</p><p></p><p>#NewPodcast<br />#PodcastLaunch<br />#NewsPodcast<br />#CurrentEvents<br />#BreakingNews</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">71c858ce-8feb-4a63-917e-b230aa6d6801</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:23:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ec75d344b43023988b92454ce3a05fef697df4725e831276da3f26aad6481079/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MWM4NThjZS04ZmViLTRhNjMtOTE3ZS1iMjMwYWE2ZDY4MDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYzg1NzQ1MDMwOWFlMTQ5NGJmMDk4L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yMF9fMC0yMy0zMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="2408846" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/71c858ce-8feb-4a63-917e-b230aa6d6801/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Introducing &lt;i&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/i&gt; — where we go beyond the headlines and break down what’s really happening in the world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of what you see is only part of the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We connect the dots across global events, AI, technology, trade, and conflict — so you actually understand the system shaping your future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ No Fluff. No Filter. Just the facts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 LIKE the video&lt;br /&gt;👉 SUBSCRIBE to the channel&lt;br /&gt;👉 SHARE this with someone who wants more than headlines&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re just getting started.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#NewPodcast&lt;br /&gt;#PodcastLaunch&lt;br /&gt;#NewsPodcast&lt;br /&gt;#CurrentEvents&lt;br /&gt;#BreakingNews&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>NEW PODCAST You’re Only Seeing Half the Story</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[$700B Trade at Risk? Why the U.S.–China Delay Changes Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A delayed meeting between the United States and China isn’t just politics…</p><p></p><p>It’s a signal of a <b>$25 trillion global power shift</b>.</p><p>The U.S. and China control over <b>40% of the world’s economy</b>, with more than <b>$700 billion in trade each year</b> and nearly <b>80% of semiconductor supply chains</b> tied to this relationship.</p><p></p><p>Now add rising tensions in the Middle East, where <b>20% of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz</b> — a region under growing threat.</p><p></p><p>#USChina<br />#GlobalEconomy<br />#BreakingNews<br />#WorldNews<br />#TradeWar</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a18050a-4cc9-4c54-8917-ef66b3423683</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:28:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/790ea8bf0d41509e028af531a2d379fa6fd5c723be1c129ffcf866d60bea8e0e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YTE4MDUwYS00Y2M5LTRjNTQtODkxNy1lZjY2YjM0MjM2ODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYjM1NzEwN2I1NjVkMzU4NTlhNjQyL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOV9fMC0yOS01My5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="3009454" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/7a18050a-4cc9-4c54-8917-ef66b3423683/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A delayed meeting between the United States and China isn’t just politics…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a signal of a &lt;b&gt;$25 trillion global power shift&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The U.S. and China control over &lt;b&gt;40% of the world’s economy&lt;/b&gt;, with more than &lt;b&gt;$700 billion in trade each year&lt;/b&gt; and nearly &lt;b&gt;80% of semiconductor supply chains&lt;/b&gt; tied to this relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now add rising tensions in the Middle East, where &lt;b&gt;20% of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz&lt;/b&gt; — a region under growing threat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#USChina&lt;br /&gt;#GlobalEconomy&lt;br /&gt;#BreakingNews&lt;br /&gt;#WorldNews&lt;br /&gt;#TradeWar&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>$700B Trade at Risk? Why the U.S.–China Delay Changes Everything</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Untold Story of War: What It Really Costs 🪖]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The TRUE Cost of War (Vietnam to Iran)</p><p></p><p>For every war, there are two stories.</p><p>The one you see in headlines…</p><p>and the one carried by those who served.</p><p>From Vietnam to Desert Storm to Iraq—this is the reality behind the strategy.</p><p></p><p>👉 <i>Which war do you think changed America the most?</i></p><p></p><p>🎙️ The Zadzura Brief</p><p>Subscribe for real-world intelligence breakdowns.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">23d23ada-7865-47b8-955b-f4479a798551</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67ce9b4054dfca49d3c0ef2803fff2f41155beeefe603012b05d8645578e7c76/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyM2QyM2FkYS03ODY1LTQ3YjgtOTU1Yi1mNDQ3OWE3OTg1NTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYjE4NjYwN2I1NjVkMzU4NTM5NDgyL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOF9fMjItMjUtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12125143" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/23d23ada-7865-47b8-955b-f4479a798551/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The TRUE Cost of War (Vietnam to Iran)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For every war, there are two stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The one you see in headlines…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;and the one carried by those who served.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Vietnam to Desert Storm to Iraq—this is the reality behind the strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;i&gt;Which war do you think changed America the most?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ The Zadzura Brief&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for real-world intelligence breakdowns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Untold Story of War: What It Really Costs 🪖</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 21-Mile Strait That Powers the Global Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The <b>Strait of Hormuz</b> may be the most important waterway on Earth.</p><p><br />Nearly <b>20 million barrels of oil move through this narrow passage every single day</b> — powering economies across the globe.</p><p></p><p>Now tensions are rising, missiles are hitting vessels, and questions are emerging about who may be allowed safe passage.</p><p>If this strait is disrupted, the global economy could feel the shock.</p><p>This is <b>The Zadzura Brief.</b></p><p></p><p>Follow for more strategic intelligence briefings.</p><p></p><p>#StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEast #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics #OilMarkets #Shipping #ZadzuraBrief</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">64922f57-e63c-4d22-b6a1-4d3310f430ac</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:49:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/500d78354228aa5776d877889bd2c43b679a26ab8658f24a2ca4cf9cee955537/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NDkyMmY1Ny1lNjNjLTRkMjItYjZhMS00ZDMzMTBmNDMwYWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliODg4ZjM0MDZhNzRkM2VlNjFmNDlkL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNl9fMjMtNDktMjMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2531099" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/64922f57-e63c-4d22-b6a1-4d3310f430ac/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The &lt;b&gt;Strait of Hormuz&lt;/b&gt; may be the most important waterway on Earth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nearly &lt;b&gt;20 million barrels of oil move through this narrow passage every single day&lt;/b&gt; — powering economies across the globe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now tensions are rising, missiles are hitting vessels, and questions are emerging about who may be allowed safe passage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this strait is disrupted, the global economy could feel the shock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow for more strategic intelligence briefings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEast #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics #OilMarkets #Shipping #ZadzuraBrief&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The 21-Mile Strait That Powers the Global Economy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz Under Fire 20% of the World’s Oil at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The Strait That Could Shock the Global Economy</b></p><p></p><p>Nearly <b>20% of the world’s oil supply</b> moves through one narrow shipping corridor — the <b>Strait of Hormuz</b>.</p><p>Now that critical chokepoint is under growing tension.</p><p></p><p>Missiles striking ships.<br />Commercial vessels under attack.<br />Naval forces on high alert across the Middle East.</p><p></p><p>When instability reaches the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences ripple across <b>energy markets, global trade, and international security</b>.</p><p></p><p>🎙 Follow <b>The Zadzura Brief</b> for more</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d946f8f8-b8e4-431b-b0b5-2f95bca8d89f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:54:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eac4bb7e271cb1c40272550bcc38231d4eeb9072beb56dcb5809b52f17d32b42/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkOTQ2ZjhmOC1iOGU0LTQzMWItYjBiNS0yZjk1YmNhOGQ4OWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNzM4ZTU4MWE4ZGU4OGEwNTk0ODJmL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNV9fMjMtNTUtMzMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="1680970" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/d946f8f8-b8e4-431b-b0b5-2f95bca8d89f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Strait That Could Shock the Global Economy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly &lt;b&gt;20% of the world’s oil supply&lt;/b&gt; moves through one narrow shipping corridor — the &lt;b&gt;Strait of Hormuz&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now that critical chokepoint is under growing tension.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Missiles striking ships.&lt;br /&gt;Commercial vessels under attack.&lt;br /&gt;Naval forces on high alert across the Middle East.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When instability reaches the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences ripple across &lt;b&gt;energy markets, global trade, and international security&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙 Follow &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt; for more&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:title>Strait of Hormuz Under Fire 20% of the World’s Oil at Risk</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon | China Speaks on the U.S.–Iran Conflict — What Is Beijing Really Signaling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Missiles are flying in the Middle East.<br />Oil routes are under threat.</p><p><br />And now <b>China is speaking out — blaming the United States for the rising tension.</b></p><p></p><p>But after <b>40 years of Iran chanting “Death to America,”</b> what is really happening behind the scenes?</p><p></p><p>Tonight on <b>The Zadzura Brief</b>, we break down the <b>history, the strategy, and what China’s warning could mean for the global balance of power.</b></p><p></p><p>📂 Follow <b>The Zadzura Brief</b> for more global intelligence</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ea8cdb62-8146-40d8-a49d-11f6d98f9ccc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:38:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4934d887fe216b2c8b7f0f1e4462f27a0635a9d96522abd0a70e644f52de9808/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYThjZGI2Mi04MTQ2LTQwZDgtYTQ5ZC0xMWY2ZDk4ZjljY2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNmE4NWMwMThjMzU4MzIzZDE4MWY0L2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xNV9fMTMtMzgtNTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2944879" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/episodes/ea8cdb62-8146-40d8-a49d-11f6d98f9ccc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Missiles are flying in the Middle East.&lt;br /&gt;Oil routes are under threat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And now &lt;b&gt;China is speaking out — blaming the United States for the rising tension.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But after &lt;b&gt;40 years of Iran chanting “Death to America,”&lt;/b&gt; what is really happening behind the scenes?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight on &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt;, we break down the &lt;b&gt;history, the strategy, and what China’s warning could mean for the global balance of power.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📂 Follow &lt;b&gt;The Zadzura Brief&lt;/b&gt; for more global intelligence&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Coming Soon | China Speaks on the U.S.–Iran Conflict — What Is Beijing Really Signaling?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Later Today — PEARL HARBOR: THE MORNING THE SKY FELL]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We Remember Pearl Harbor. <br /><br />Today we honor the 2,403 Americans lost at Pearl Harbor — sons, fathers, brothers, and heroes whose sacrifice reshaped our nation. May we never forget the courage shown on December 7, 1941, and the lessons it continues to teach us about resilience, unity, and leadership.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d5195173-166e-44c3-adee-fd5a205230ed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:40:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a0cdc70dafedaa7d0baf4999c87ddb84fcc83ff87b8489a6111e5542f6178fd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNTE5NTE3My0xNjZlLTQ0YzMtYWRlZS1mZDVhMjA1MjMwZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjkzNWQ4MzliZjU2YzcwYzk5NzJhNWQzL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtMTItN19fMjAtNDAtNDEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="1468923" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We Remember Pearl Harbor. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today we honor the 2,403 Americans lost at Pearl Harbor — sons, fathers, brothers, and heroes whose sacrifice reshaped our nation. May we never forget the courage shown on December 7, 1941, and the lessons it continues to teach us about resilience, unity, and leadership.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Later Today — PEARL HARBOR: THE MORNING THE SKY FELL</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Rise of the Type 004 ⚓🚨]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The world’s most secretive naval project is taking shape inside a restricted shipyard in China. The Type 004 — China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier — is more than a warship. It’s a statement. Get a first look at the tech, the ambition, and the global stakes.<br /><br />Follow us to stay updated and for more hard-hitting, intelligence-driven content 👉👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&amp;id=100093589397761" target="_blank">(5) Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>This is The Zadzura Brief — no fluff, no filters, no manufactured outrage.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8c924bc7-1b07-4789-9f05-0b08ad2592c7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John P. Zadzura]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/220812027d2481846799603d69fd8195ce2d37bbc55a28b0e08dddbda9bd6424/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YzkyNGJjNy0xYjA3LTQ3ODktOWYwNS0wYjA4YWQyNTkyYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOTA0M2Y0Mi0wNjhhLTRkOGQtYTM2My1iYTM2MDA2ZGU0Y2IiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzI2MjE5YTAxZTk3Zjk3ZDRiYmU5ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjkzNDYyMmFhYjU5N2RlOThmMTczZWQxL2pvaG4temFkenVyYXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtMTItNl9fMTgtNC00Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13520742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The world’s most secretive naval project is taking shape inside a restricted shipyard in China. The Type 004 — China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier — is more than a warship. It’s a statement. Get a first look at the tech, the ambition, and the global stakes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow us to stay updated and for more hard-hitting, intelligence-driven content 👉👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&amp;amp;id=100093589397761&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;(5) Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is The Zadzura Brief — no fluff, no filters, no manufactured outrage.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29043f42-068a-4d8d-a363-ba36006de4cb/logos/1b8c5007-db6f-4618-9d8b-5717a7fea0bc.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Secret Rise of the Type 004 ⚓🚨</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>