Topic: Levant

Ezra Levant of Rebel News reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered the Canadian military to train Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops in cold weather warfare. Documents obtained through Freedom of Information requests suggest the Canadian government ignored warnings from the Trump administration regarding security risks. Public opinion in Canada has reportedly hardened against China following the kidnapping of two Canadian civilians.

Ezra Levant of The Rebel is mentioned regarding his coverage of the leaked Canadian memo, which he initially dismissed as a fake. The discussion then pivots to a real-world initiative by the Mayo Clinic and Safe Health Group to launch a digital "health passport." This app is designed to track COVID-19 status as well as other medical conditions, fulfilling predictions of a centralized digital health ID.

A listener from Calgary asks for Canadian media deconstruction sources, and the hosts recommend Ezra Levant's "The Rebel." They discuss the $600 million government subsidy for "good media" in Canada. The segment includes a "Klobuchar" jingle and a discussion on the phrase "that sounds pretty good."

The use of the term "ISIL" by the Obama administration is interpreted as a reference to the Levant, which includes Israel. General Wesley Clark's 2000s-era revelation of a Pentagon plan to take out seven countries in five years—including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran—is cited as the underlying blueprint for current regional conflicts.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas is analyzed through the lens of a June 2nd Palestinian unity government and the blockade of supply tunnels by Egypt's Sisi administration. Beyond the immediate violence, a major factor is the "Levant" gas reserves off the coast of Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon. Companies like Noble Energy and British Gas are involved in the exploitation of these fields, which are valued as a strategic alternative for the European market.

ISIS's strategic movement toward Baghdad is analyzed as an effort to control key supply routes and waypoint cities. The group's propaganda efforts, including high-definition drone footage and Hollywood-style editing, suggest significant financial backing and professional production. The distinction between the terms ISIS and ISIL is clarified, emphasizing the group's focus on the broader Levant region.

Fox News reports on a massive discovery of natural gas in the Levant Basin by Houston-based Noble Energy. The Tamar and Leviathan fields are estimated to contain 123 trillion cubic feet of gas, potentially making Israel energy independent and a major exporter to China and India.

The concept of "communitarianism," or green communism, is introduced via an article by Nancy Levant titled "The United Shame of America." The theory suggests that citizens are entering into a state of voluntary servitude by allowing the government to manage their lives under the guise of environmentalism and social harmony.