Welcome to The View from the Front podcast. My name is Stan and this is the April 4th edition. You can listen to the podcast by clicking the link above. There is also an AI-generated transcript that you can find above. Or, you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below:Timestamps:Timestamp: 0:51. Am I overplaying the situation between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea? A prior Marine Corps officer who’s familiar with the situation shares his feedback.Timestamp: 5:28. I need to make a small correction from last week’s episode after some feedback from a listener.Timestamp: 9:44. Ukraine aid from the United States is finally starting to look like it might move when the House comes back into session next week. I go into the details of what that might look like and the Congressional balancing act that Speaker Mike Johnson must maintain.Timestamp: 15:06. Israel bombed Iran’s Consulate in Syria, killing several important Iranian generals. That has heightened tensions in the region.Timestamp: 17:52. 60 Minutes has released new Havana Syndrome evidence that suggests who may be responsible for mysterious brain injuries, and I really don’t want to give it away, but it looks like it’s Russia.Timestamp: 31:49. The Navy is going to help with the bridge collapse in Baltimore.Timestamp: 33:08. Russia launches its largest tank attack of the war since the initial invasion, and it doesn’t go well. Timestamp: 36:31. France announces that it will send new surface-to-air missiles and armored vehicles to Ukraine.Timestamp: 37:41. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich has now been in Russian detention for a full year, and Russia just extended his sentence. Timestamp: 39:26. Motivation and encouragement, just for you.Timestamp 48:30. Some final words of unity and a few special words for those vets out there (and non-vets, too) who are struggling with PTSD or are just in a really low valley right now. I think it’s really important to discuss this topic in every single show since veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than their peers of the same age groups who haven't served. Please listen to this if you are struggling.If you just happened to stumble by, let me say a quick word about what we’re doing here.For those who don’t know, my name is Stan R. Mitchell, and I’m a prior Marine and journalist.Every week, I primarily do three things with my podcast:* Cover emerging hotspots and foreign policy news that you absolutely should know. (Why I focus on foreign policy...)* Work to unite our country and remind us of how lucky we are to live in America. (My thoughts on the division in this country...)* And finally, I always share plenty of motivation and encouragement at the end of each episode.Take a listen to the podcast. I really hope you get something out of it. Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.U.S. news:Long-Delayed U.S. Aid To Ukraine May Soon Take ShapeUkraine urgently needs air defenses as Russia decimates power gridUkraine news:France to provide new missiles, used armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister saysNever, ever give up segment links:Motivation and encouragement:I always like to share a few from the Bible, because this book has become such a source of strength and wisdom and calm for me during the past year.And I hope by sharing a few, it might encourage you to get into the Bible yourself. Because I think it’ll really help you.And, I always like to end each week’s notes with this one:And with that, thanks for joining us this week on The View from the Front.If you can, consider at some point becoming a paid subscriber.The View from the Front. By Stan R. Mitchell. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That’s it for this edition. Dealing with PTSD? Emotionally or mentally at rock bottom? Here’s the link that I mention in each podcast: Be like Ozzie; go near your master. (The power of prayer. Part 1.)Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things? Go here:As a reminder, please be kind and try your best to love your fellow Americans.So many men and women have sacrificed, fought, and died to keep this country together the past 240-plus years. Please work daily to unite our country again. The vast majority of Americans are decent, loving, great people.Also, please try to be a better person each and every day. Try to be kinder on social media and how you interact with others with whom you disagree.Please join me again in our next episode, and please stay safe until then.Don’t forget: You can comment anytime — I try to monitor those. You can also reach out privately at: authorstanrmitchell@yahoo.com. (You can say “hi,” vent, or send news tips! I love all three of those things!)Love and peace,Stan R. MitchellP.S. Don’t forget to check out my books. I’ve written a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a ...
