Topic: Duterte

A listener reports success with "Girlfriend Karma" after meeting a nurse through a free Christian dating site. He shares insights from the Philippines, noting that President Duterte enjoys strong local support for his actions against corruption and the drug trade, despite Western media portrayals. Additionally, Sir Philip Black is officially named the Baron of Oslo.

RT reports that US military advisors are assisting Philippine forces in Mindanao against ISIS-linked groups, despite President Rodrigo Duterte claiming he never personally requested the aid. The Philippine Army reportedly went over the president's head to ask for surveillance equipment. Analysts suggest Duterte is in a vulnerable position and must accept the pro-American stance of his generals to avoid a coup.

The New York Times published a leaked transcript of a private phone call between President Trump and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. In the call, Trump reportedly revealed the location of two U.S. nuclear submarines near North Korea and praised Duterte's aggressive anti-drug campaign. The hosts criticize the media for reporting on confidential transcripts without questioning the source or the legality of the leak.

Reports indicate that during a phone call with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, Donald Trump allegedly praised the country's controversial anti-drug campaign. The program has been condemned by the United Nations and the U.S. State Department due to the high number of police killings. The hosts question the validity of the reports and the necessity of maintaining strict diplomatic protocols.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte clarified his comments about "separating" from the United States, stating he is not cutting ties but seeking a more independent foreign policy. The White House expressed concern over his rhetoric as Duterte moves to strengthen relations with Russia and China.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is featured in a clip praising China for building a drug rehab center without fanfare. Duterte threatens his Western allies with "gallons of epithets and curses" if they do not respect him. The hosts find Duterte's blunt rhetoric entertaining and suggest "Gallons of Epithets" as a potential show title.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte tells President Barack Obama to "go to hell" in response to U.S. State Department criticism of his anti-drug campaign. Duterte also suggested the UK could go to "purgatory" because hell is full. The hosts express amusement at Duterte's blunt rhetorical style and his defiance of Western diplomatic norms.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte made controversial remarks comparing his anti-drug campaign to the Holocaust, stating he would be "happy to slaughter" three million drug addicts. Duterte also criticized U.S. hypocrisy regarding police shootings of Black citizens and the bombing of Syria. His rhetoric has strained relations with the Obama administration, leading to speculation about potential regime change.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced protests over his proposal to give former dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero's burial. Duterte also made headlines for telling the European Union "F you" after they condemned his violent war on drugs.

A witness in a Philippine Senate inquiry, Edgar Matobato, testified that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered numerous killings while serving as the mayor of Davao City. Duterte previously admitted on television to being linked to death squads and threatened to kill 50,000 criminals if elected president.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte sparked a diplomatic row by calling President Barack Obama a "son of a whore" (Putangin na) before a scheduled meeting in Laos. Duterte was reacting to reports that Obama intended to lecture him on human rights and extrajudicial killings in the Philippine drug war. The meeting was subsequently canceled, though Duterte later expressed regret that his remarks caused such controversy.

The segment covers the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where drought and famine are forcing mass migration. The hosts criticize George Clooney's role in the formation of the state. Additionally, the victory of Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippine presidential election is discussed, noting his controversial "death squad" rhetoric and comparisons to Donald Trump.