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The 7-3-25 edition of The View from the Front podcast.

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (1:59). The bomb damage assessment (and debate) on Iran continues.

Timestamp: (5:51). Trump backtracks on helping arm Ukraine against aerial attacks from Russia, and the drone attacks worsen significantly.

Timestamp: (22:34). The last segment was pretty bleak about Ukraine — here are three good things that happened this week that will help balance that out.

Timestamp: (31:33). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some Biblical wisdom (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a one-time tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

There’s even a PayPal link you can use for one-time tips/support: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here (in the player above), or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front or clicking the links below:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city, if you’re okay with me citing/using the information in a future episode. (Or you can share your full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news:

Political link that I mentioned in the beginning of the show. Want to know my thoughts on the Big, Beautiful Bill?

Sign up for free email alerts below. I’ll be dropping that article probably on Thursday.

Thoughts from a Southern GentlemanEnjoy politics? I'm a moderate (ex- GOP), who believes in America, stays positive, and will lower your anxiety about where we are as a country. Yes, we're navigating turbulent waters, but we'll get through them together.By Stan R. Mitchell

Pentagon halting some promised munitions for Ukraine

The Pentagon has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine due to worries that U.S. weapons stockpiles have fallen too low.

The decision was driven by the Pentagon’s policy chief, Elbridge Colby, and was made after a review of Pentagon munitions stockpiles, leading to concerns that the total number of artillery rounds, air defense missiles and precision munitions was sinking, according to three people familiar with the issue.

…

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement the decision “was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe. The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned — just ask Iran.”

Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy regionLet’s end with some notes on faith

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

Reminder: If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to read some of it for the first time in a while (or maybe ever), check out my resource page here. I know it’s a big book that can seem overwhelming, but that link can help you. And yes, you can read it from a phone, computer, laptop, etc. (See my link above.)

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Christian or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏 Please include at least your first name and city, if you’re okay with me citing/using the information in a future episode. (Or you can share your full name if you want to get a little famous.)

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books. Buying books (or recommending them to a friend) is a great way to support the show.

You can find all of my books on Amazon, by searching my name Stan R. Mitchell, or by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stan-R.-Mitchell/author/B0077BNGPG.

I’ve written 12 of them to date, and they include a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

Trump has a big week (at least for now), and Ukraine scores some huge wins, too.

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (0:22). The insane pace of our news cycles right now, and a historical reminder of how it once was (and why the current way is so bad for our mental health).

Timestamp: (3:16). America bombs Iran, Trump negotiates a ceasefire, and the political fighting about the effectiveness of the strikes takes off. (All in a matter of days.)

Timestamp: (8:08). This is a big victory for the Trump Administration, at least for the moment.

Timestamp: (10:02). But big questions (and obstacles) remain for President Trump. Let’s look at those…

Timestamp: (15:37). Two BIG reasons that we’ll know the truth of how successful the US bombing campaign was against Iran in the coming weeks and months.

Timestamp: (17:46). Three big challenges Trump will now face with Iran.

Timestamp: (25:31). Was this the best week of announcements for Ukraine in nearly a year? Let’s cover three good things that happened for Ukraine.

Timestamp: (30:53). Has Trump changed in his feelings toward Ukraine, following a pivotal NATO meeting in Europe? It certainly seems so.

Timestamp: (38:47). While the world focuses on Iran and Ukraine, China continues to build up its threats (and capacities) toward Taiwan.

Timestamp: (43:32). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some Biblical wisdom (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a one-time tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

There’s even a PayPal link you can use for one-time tips/support: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here (in the player above), or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front or clicking the links below:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city, if you’re okay with me citing/using the information in a future episode. (Or you can share your full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

U.S. news: Ukraine news:China news:Let’s end with some notes on faith

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

Reminder: If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to read some of it for the first time in a while (or maybe ever), check out my resource page here. I know it’s a big book that can seem overwhelming, but that link can help you. And yes, you can read it from a phone, computer, laptop, etc. (See my link above.)

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Christian or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏 Please include at least your first name and city, if you’re okay with me citing/using the information in a future episode. (Or you can share your full name if you want to get a little famous.)

To God be the Glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books. Buying books (or recommending them to a friend) is a great way to support the show.

You can find all of my books on Amazon, by searching my name Stan R. Mitchell, or by following this link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stan-R.-Mitchell/author/B0077BNGPG.

I’ve written 12 of them to date, and they include a CIA/Marine sniper series, a detective series, a private investigator series, an action-packed Western, a motivational self-help book about President Obama, and two realistic war novels: one about World War II and one about Afghanistan.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

Will the United States hit Iran? And will the Iran situation rip apart MAGA?

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:11). Where did all the Aghan lovers go?

Timestamp: (9:56). Israel hits Iran.

Timestamp: (13:07). Why now? Why did Israel pick this time to strike?

Timestamp: (17:02). Why is the US being drawn into this war?

Timestamp: (22:26). Trump made two promises he can’t keep when campaigning last year.

Timestamp: (24:13). How bad is this rift in MAGA on a potential joining of the war against Iran?

Timestamp: (33:52). The dangers of mission creep?

Timestamp: (36:59). Why Trump is to blame for this mess; and why he should probably do it.

Timestamp: (43:12). Trump bungles -- badly -- why Russia is no longer in the G7.

Timestamp: (46:37). Ukraine continues to be pummeled by Russia from the air.

Timestamp: (50:05). Russia is gaining ground along the front, and we have to be honest about that.

Timestamp: (51:35). On the bright side, Ukrainian aviation is attacking more Russian frontline positions.

Timestamp: (52:36). Additionally, Ukraine has an idea that might help counter the drone attacks. And I continue to believe that Europe should help defend the skies over Ukraine -- at least over the capital city and the rear areas.

Timestamp: (57:53). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

Trump is about to cross his base — BIG TIME. No matter what he does, really.

As one analyst said so well…

When he campaigned last year, Trump convinced one set of Americans he was going to be Israel’s biggest ally.

But he convinced another set of Americans that he was totally turning the page on American foreign policy.

And these ideas are not reconcilable.

Trump probably hopes Israel can finish the job, but is not clear that they can.

And Charlie Kirk and other big name MAGA supporters are trying to keep Trump from bombing Iran.

See this poll, which ran on X.

And here’s Charlie Kirk warning what a threat this issue is to Trump and MAGA.

Parades, protests, and BIG problems ahead. Trump's current nightmare examined. Ukraine news:

Incredible accuracy.

And I had mentioned in my podcast, probably a month or six weeks ago, that Ukrainian air power was increasingly being used in offensive strikes on the front line.

And this appears to be continuing with increasing frequency.

Let’s end with some notes on faith

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

Let’s end with some notes on faith

Reminder: If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to read some of it for the first time in a while (or maybe ever), check out my resource page here. I know it’s a big book that can seem overwhelming, but that link can help you. And yes, you can read it from a phone, computer, laptop, etc. (See my link above.)

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

My thoughts on the LA riots and the deployment of the military; plus, other news you need to know

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (1:37). I wanted to share my nuanced, unique take on the situation happening in Los Angeles, looking at it from the perspective of both a vet who served and a Christian who’s listening to both sides of the argument and trying to find some middle ground.

Timestamp: (42:11). Tensions rise again in the Middle East as the potential for conflict with Iran appears to be upon us once again.

Timestamp: (45:42). Several important updates on Ukraine, which have barely made the news.

Timestamp: (49:31). Latvia says Russia is stalling on peace negotiations, Russia makes some notable advances on the ground, and Russia’s economy continues to face a crushing interest rate problem.

Timestamp: (57:40). Russia could send "little green men" to test NATO's resolve, according to German intelligence.

Timestamp: (1:01:37). The U.K., Canada, and other countries impose sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

As immigration raids continue, ICE protests spread coast to coast

How the immigration protests in Los Angeles started

‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump

How previous Presidents spoke on this issue.

US withdraws some diplomats and military families from Middle East amid Iran tensions

Trump has said he’s grown less confident in being able to strike a deal with Iran curbing the country’s nuclear ambitions, saying in a new interview that Tehran could be “delaying” striking an agreement.

“I’m getting more and more less confident about it. They seem to be delaying, and I think that’s a shame, but I’m less confident now than I would have been a couple of months ago,” Trump said in an interview with a New York Post podcast that was released earlier on Wednesday.

“Something happened to them, but I am much less confident of a deal being made,” he went on, saying it was his “instincts” telling him a deal was moving further from reach.

Russia Launches Biggest Drone Assault of the War, Ukraine Says

The attack used almost 500 drones and missiles, breaking a record set just days earlier, as Russia tries to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses, which shot down most of the weapons.

Latvia’s foreign minister, Baiba Braže: “Putin is now following step-by-step Russia’s well-worn negotiations manual: issue absurd maximalist demands and blame the other party for not accepting them; concede nothing; continuously delay the process; reset expectations; wait for others to present compromises or concessions; and exploit this as weakness.”

Russia could send "little green men" to test NATO's resolve...

U.K., Canada and Others Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers

The push to blacklist Mr. Ben-Gvir and Mr. Smotrich had been weeks in the making and underscored Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation. It came after Britain, Canada and France issued a stark statement last month about the treatment of civilians in Gaza.

…

While the United States did not join the action, British officials said they had sounded out officials in the Trump administration about the proposed move in recent weeks and had not encountered strong resistance.

…

In their statement, the five countries said that, as of April, extremist Israeli settlers had carried out 1,900 attacks on Palestinian civilians since last year. This violence, and the inexorable expansion of settlements, the statement said, undermined the prospects for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Christian or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

Ukraine strikes back

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (15:27). Ukraine hits Russia’s strategic bombers, two railroad bridges, and even the Crimean bridge — all within days of each other.

Timestamp: (26:05). MAGA and the far Right are not happy about what Ukraine is doing with these attacks against Russia. Let’s dive into that a bit.

Timestamp: (35:02). Why Ukraine can’t accept Russia’s demands for peace.

Timestamp: (39:31). Drones now cause two-thirds (2/3) of all casualties in Ukraine, and the United Kingdom is about to send Ukraine 100,000 more.

Timestamp: (45:19). Israeli soldiers open fire near Gaza aid site. Gaza officials say 27 are killed. These headlines — and the pressure on Israel — are growing untenable for Netanyahu.

Timestamp: (50:41). U.S. proposes an interim step in Iran Nuclear talks, allowing some enrichment.

Timestamp: (56:26). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

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Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine

Despite Mr. Trump’s complaints about Ukraine, the United States has continued to provide intelligence to Kyiv, save for a pause for a few days after Mr. Trump took umbrage with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. It has also delivered weapons and equipment authorized by Congress during former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s administration. But that authorization, about $61 billion, is expected to run out in the next few months, and there is no talk in Washington of another appropriation of funds.

…

Their expectations have been boosted by Mr. Trump’s overt frustration with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Mr. Putin has intensified the war, hit more civilian targets and begun a summer offensive, rather than agree to Mr. Trump’s desire for a cease-fire and an end to the bloodshed. Ukraine and Russia met Monday in Istanbul for peace talks that yielded little progress.

But the European members of NATO, who also represent the largest and most important members of the European Union, are largely united in their commitment to support Ukraine no matter what Washington decides to do.

Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Officials Say 27 Are Killed.

It was the second such shooting in three days near a food distribution center, which is part of a contentious new Israeli and American-backed initiative.

These comments below by Tom Friedman from this story. 😳😳I had never even thought about this point he’s making. 🤯🤯

U.S. Proposes Interim Step in Iran Nuclear Talks Allowing Some Enrichment

An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

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Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

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That’s it for this edition.

Want to talk to me directly?

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To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

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Insider Brief for The View from the Front podcast, edition 5-29-25

Timestamps for Insider Brief:

Timestamp: (0:06). Can Erik Prince help save Haiti?

Timestamp: (5:20). Germany will help Ukraine produce long-range weapons. Let’s talk about what’s known about this situation.

Timestamp: (6:39). Hegseth diverts a billion dollars from rebuilding old barracks to troops operating on the border. Let’s talk about it.

Timestamp: (8:54). Ukraine and Russia exchange a thousand prisoners. The largest POW exchange to date.

Timestamp: (10:40). Have you heard how large Poland’s army is lately?

Timestamp: (11:51). The shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers opens some nasty possibilities. Let’s talk about that a bit.

Hi everyone!

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The 5-29-25 edition of The View from the Front podcast.

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (3:23). Let’s start with some great commentary on the Russia-Ukraine situation, from the perspective of Finland’s President. Here are some great reminders in here that are often forgotten.

Timestamp: (8:42). Russia is raining hellfire on Ukraine. Should countries of Europe send anti-air units and air force squadrons to Ukraine?

Timestamp: (14:23). The United Nations has condemned Israel’s new aid program in Gaza, after a chaotic start. And European countries are increasingly furious. You cannot starve 2 million people in Gaza and expect the world to remain quiet.

Timestamp: (21:11). Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome,” and why I think it’s the dumbest idea ever.

Timestamp: (30:10). North Korea launches a new ship, and it fails spectacularly. And though it’s kind of a humorous story, there are important things we as a nation should learn from this lesson.

Timestamp: (36:39). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Russia is raining hellfire on Ukraine

YEAR AGO, for 30 drones to strike Ukraine in a single night was considered exceptional. Now Russia is saturating Ukraine’s air defences with hundreds of them. On May 25th the Kremlin pummelled the country, with what it called a “massive strike” against Ukrainian cities, featuring 355 drones, probably a record. Russia is using more missiles, too: 69 were fired on the same night. As a result, Ukraine is once again stepping into the unknown. If the current ceasefire talks fail, which seems highly probable, air-defence units will need to ration their interceptors. More Russian missiles and drones will get through, to strike towns, cities and critical industry.

U.N. Condemns Israel’s New Aid Program in Gaza, After Chaotic Start

A chaotic start to a heavily criticized food distribution system. Mounting anger from Europe over its threats to dramatically escalate a ground assault in Gaza. And growing pressure from the United States to reach a truce.

Israel is weathering one of its toughest weeks on the diplomatic stage since the start of the war in Gaza, as its allies, including President Trump, appear increasingly fed up with the protracted war, as well as Israel’s conduct of it.

On Wednesday, the United Nations denounced the new Israeli-backed aid operation in southern Gaza, a day after the chaotic launch of the initiative, when thousands of hungry Palestinians rushed a food distribution site, prompting Israeli forces to fire warning shots.

Israel had barred humanitarian aid from entering Gaza for more than two months, causing widespread hunger, before allowing shipments of food, fuel and other goods to begin flowing in last week. But desperately needed relief — either from the old U.N.-run system or the new Israeli-designed one — has yet to reach many Gazans.

Triple trouble for Israel as its furious allies bail

YOU MIGHT think it would be impossible for the inferno in Israel and Gaza to burn hotter. Yet Binyamin Netanyahu is fuelling three parallel emergencies; a humanitarian one in Gaza, a torching of support among European allies and a constitutional crisis over who controls the security services, army and courts. The pressure on Israel and its institutions is almost unbearable and a culminating moment is probably imminent. But whether that comes in the form of a re-invasion of Gaza which finally ruptures Israel’s alliances and fractures its armed forces and society, or through a U-turn or ceasefire that triggers the prime minister’s political demise, remains dangerously unclear.

Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement for you all out there.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God for that — not a country, not a Party, and certainly not a person. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

Insider Brief for The View from the Front podcast, edition 5-22-25

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Timestamps for Insider Brief:

Timestamp: (0:13). The United States will no longer say on paper that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “illegal.” Are you kidding me?!

Timestamp: (2:52). Did you hear who the first world leader the new Pope spoke to? Or who he met with in person first?! This will blow your mind and is beyond exciting for those who support and defend democracy.

Timestamp: (4:10). Theo Von speaks out about what’s happening in Gaza. Listen to what he had to say.

Timestamp: (9:30). Denmark has announced a $635 million military aid package for Ukraine, with a major amount of funding going toward maintaining Ukraine's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. Denmark has already delivered twelve F-16s to Ukraine, with 19 total pledged.

Timestamp: (10:58). Food rations that could supply 3.5 million people for a month are rotting in warehouses around the world because of US aid cuts.

Timestamp: (12:16). Did you hear about this chips deal the Trump Administration made, and how that could affect the United Arab Emirates, as well as China?

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

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The 5-22-25 edition of The View from the Front podcast.

Timestamps:

Timestamp: (2:14). Senator Shaheen rips the Trump Administration for allowing China to be seen as a more responsible partner. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responds to her comments.

Timestamp: (11:57). The Trump Administration makes what appears to be absolutely no gains on a peace deal in Ukraine, because Russia continues to stall and makes excuses — and that’s not me talking. That’s what Ben Shapiro is saying.

Timestamp: (22:24). Learn about Russia’s “spy factory,” which is now no more. It’s an incredible story about spycraft that you’ll want to hear.

Timestamp: (41:35). Let me end by sharing some spiritual encouragement.

Hi everyone! Thank you for being here.

If you’re new to the show, let me say this. Each week, I cover hot spots and critical threats that might affect our country, as well as keep you informed about our military. I end each show by sharing some verses from the Bible (without being too pushy).

My hope is you end each show better informed, less worried, and more optimistic (about both our country and your life).

Also, huge shout out to those of you whose paid subscriptions make it possible for me to devote time and resources to researching and compiling the news each week.

As a reminder, monthly paid subscribers through Substack also get access to bonus audio summaries and special “Insider Brief” newsletters. These typically drop once a week.

If you’d like to support the show, there are several ways you can do so.

You can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

You can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or send a tip through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell

And there’s even a PayPal link you can use: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and review on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

You can listen here, or you can find the podcast on your favorite channel below by searching for The View from the Front:

Have a question? Or want to provide some feedback? You can email me at stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. Please include at least your first name and city. (Or full name if you want to get a little famous.)

Selected source notes for podcast and transcript above.

Exclusive: US suspends some efforts to counter Russian Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin

The latest on the peace talks between President Trump and Russia and Ukraine.

President Donald J. Trump’s Statement on His Call with President Vladimir Putin

The Spy Factory

Gift link above to The New York Times article that documents what Russia was doing in Brazil with its “spy factory.”

As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.

By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.

I also have a podcast that focuses solely on faith called The Search for God. You can find it below.

Love my moderate, optimistic view of politics and want to know more about how I see things?

Go here:

Political thoughts from a Southern GentlemanI’m a prior Marine and Republican, who's now a moderate. I write Lincoln-like political thoughts, full of kindness and hope. I truly believe most Americans are good and we need compromise, unity, and love. Not mockery or extremes.By Stan R. Mitchell

I always like to end with an important reminder, whether you’re a Chrisitan or not.

Success Minded @_SuccessMinded_"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people."2:15 AM ∙ Aug 21, 20221,398Likes354Retweets

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.

Here are those links again if you’d like to support the show:

For $5 per month, you can subscribe with Substack: https://stanrmitchell.substack.com/subscribe

Subscribe now

Also for $5 per month, you can also now sign up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stanrmitchell

Or you can send a tip of any amount through Venmo (@authorstanrmitchell): https://account.venmo.com/u/authorstanrmitchell or PayPal: https://paypal.me/StanRMitchell. This would be like throwing some money in a hat for a performer in a town square.

Finally, I’m still trying to grow the show. Please rate and leave comments on SPOTIFY, APPLE, or wherever you listen.

Also, all posts are free, so feel free to share.

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.

Want to talk to me directly?

Email me at the following address: stanrmitchell2012@gmail.com. I love hearing feedback, compliments, and even constructive criticism. 👊💓🙏

To God be the glory,

Stan R. Mitchell

P.S. Don’t forget that I've also written twelve fast, exciting books.

#mil #podcast #military #ukraine #china #russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Iran #Israel #Christian #Christianity #Bible #usmc #army #navy #airforce #politics #defensenews #OSINT #theviewfromthefront 

Insider Brief for The View from the Front podcast, edition 5-15-25

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