Redacted News: Why is Ukraine Rampaging Attacks on Civilians as U.S. Sends More Weapons to Kiev

Release Date: May 6, 2025
Hosts: Clayton Morris and Natalie Morris

Introduction

In this episode of Redacted News, hosts Clayton Morris and Natalie Morris delve into several pressing international issues, focusing primarily on Ukraine's intensified attacks on civilian areas, the United States' continued military support to Kiev, Poland's growing discontent with the European Union (EU), and Mexico's rejection of U.S. military assistance against drug cartels. The episode features insightful discussions with Colonel Rob Manus and Polish Member of Parliament Gregory Braun, providing listeners with a comprehensive analysis of these complex geopolitical dynamics.

Ukraine's Escalation in Civilian Areas and U.S. Weapon Supplies

Timestamp: 02:40

Clayton Morris opens the discussion by addressing Ukraine's recent surge in attacks on civilian zones, particularly in Crimea and formerly Eastern Ukraine regions now annexed by the Russian Federation. He emphasizes the humanitarian concerns, highlighting the targeting of non-military sites such as nursery schools.

Clayton Morris [02:40]: "Ukraine has been carrying out, of course, a genocide on ethnic Russians that live in what was formerly eastern Ukraine... Why is Ukraine continuing to target these zones?"

Discussion with Colonel Rob Manus

Colonel Rob Manus joins the conversation to provide military insights into the situation. He expresses confusion over the U.S. decision to continue supplying weapons, despite President Trump's initial directive to pause shipments pending a peace agreement.

Colonel Rob Manus [05:20]: "I'm as concerned in somewhat confused as you guys are... Both sides being intransigent... It's very frustrating."

Manus discusses the lack of progress toward a ceasefire and the potential impact of introducing NATO troops as peacekeepers, which he deems unacceptable to Russia.

Colonel Rob Manus [08:06]: "We don't have that situation here... I think President Putin is never going to accept a NATO country's troops on the ground inside Ukraine."

Poland's Discontent with the European Union

Timestamp: 18:15

The episode shifts focus to Poland, where rising frustration with the EU has led to significant political actions aimed at asserting national sovereignty. The hosts interview Gregory Braun, a Polish Member of Parliament, who has gained viral attention for burning the EU flag as a protest against what he perceives as Brussels' overreach.

Gregory Braun [19:05]: "I am against the European Union... It is the real continuation of the Soviet Union and the Third Reich put together."

Braun articulates his opposition to EU policies, particularly criticizing the "Green Deal" and the forced "Ukrainianization" of Poland, which he argues has disrupted the country's economy and cultural identity.

Gregory Braun [25:57]: "We pay 5% of our national growth product... Our agriculture, our mining, our regular everyday life is being ruined by these doctrines."

U.S.-Mexico Relations and the Cartel Situation

Timestamp: 39:51

Natalie Morris introduces the segment on Mexico's refusal to accept U.S. military assistance in combating drug cartels. Todd Bensman from the Center for Immigration Studies joins the discussion to explain Mexico's stance.

Todd Bensman [40:35]: "Mexico has a long history with U.S. military interventions... They are in bed with the Mexican cartels and always have been."

Bensman outlines the Trump administration's aggressive posture towards Mexico, including increased border patrols and potential unilateral military actions against cartels. However, he notes the complexities due to historical tensions and the entrenched power of cartels within Mexico.

Todd Bensman [47:40]: "These are hardcore light infantry ground units that they're deploying to a border that has no illegal immigrants crossing right now."

U.S.-Canada Relations under President Trump

Timestamp: 60:02

The conversation then turns to U.S.-Canada relations, particularly President Trump's recent remarks disavowing the need for Canadian imports while praising Canadian leadership. The hosts analyze Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's response and the underlying tensions regarding tariff disputes and defense cooperation.

Clayton Morris [59:51]: "We don't need their cars. We don't need their energy... All we need is their friendship."

Trudeau's apparent capitulation to President Trump's stance is scrutinized, highlighting the challenges in balancing national interests with international alliances.

Justin Trudeau [Unnamed Timestamp]: "We're stronger when we work together... finding those areas of mutual cooperation so we can move forward."

Gain of Function Research Policies

Timestamp: 65:00

The episode concludes with a critical examination of the U.S. government's stance on "gain of function" research—biomedical studies that enhance the pathogenic traits of organisms. The hosts critique the executive order signed by President Trump, questioning its effectiveness given historical precedents under both Obama and Trump administrations.

White House Spokesperson [66:03]: "This executive ordered does... ensure that biomedical research in general is being conducted safely and in a way that ultimately protects human health more."

Natalie Morris challenges the White House's narrative by referencing past policy reversals and the persistent nature of gain of function research despite funding bans.

Natalie Morris [66:53]: "Obama did put a pause on gain of function... they used loopholes."

The hosts argue that without stringent enforcement and clear penalties, such executive orders remain ineffective, allowing continued risky research under the guise of scientific advancement.

Conclusion

Clayton and Natalie Morris wrap up the episode by reiterating the critical nature of the discussed topics—Ukraine's militaristic actions, Poland's sovereignty struggles, Mexico's internal cartel conflicts, strained U.S.-Canada relations, and the dubious efficacy of government policies on biomedical research. They urge listeners to stay informed through their Redacted Newsletter and emphasize the importance of seeking truth beyond mainstream narratives.

Clayton Morris [72:27]: "It's been a packed show... we learned a lot today."

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Notable Quotes:

• Clayton Morris [02:40]: "Why is Ukraine continuing to target these zones?"
• Colonel Rob Manus [05:20]: "Both sides being intransigent... It's very frustrating."
• Gregory Braun [19:05]: "It is the real continuation of the Soviet Union and the Third Reich put together."
• Todd Bensman [40:35]: "Mexico has a long history with U.S. military interventions..."
• White House Spokesperson [66:03]: "This executive ordered does... ensure that biomedical research in general is being conducted safely."

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