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The Restricted Handling Podcast

Former CIA Officers Ryan Fugit and Glenn Corn
Russia
China
Ukraine
South China Sea
NATO
India
United States
Philippines
Taiwan
Rare Earths
President Trump
Drones
North Korea
TRUMP
Putin
Alaska
Donetsk
Japan
Arctic
Belarus

Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea >> international security, geopolitics, military & intel operations, economic power plays. Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI). It's RH.

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The Restricted Handling Podcast is back, and today’s episode is packed tighter than a Beijing bullet train at rush hour. We’re diving deep into the fast-moving storm around China — from power plays and purges to AI-driven warfare and a diplomatic sho... more

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Welcome back to The Restricted Handling Podcast, where geopolitics meets straight talk. In today’s episode — “RH 10.28.25 | Russia: Nukes, Sanctions, Drones & Desperation” — we break down the wildest 24 hours yet in Putin’s latest act of global brink... more

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Get ready for one of the most jam-packed episodes yet — RH 10.27.25 | China: Tariff Truce, AI Warbots, and Xi’s Power Play. In this edition of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we dive headfirst into a wild 24 hours inside the world’s most strategical... more

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Strap in — this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast is one you’re going to want to hear. It’s October 27th, 2025, and Russia just decided to remind the world that it’s still trying to cosplay the Soviet Union. We’re breaking down Putin’s lates... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Gagnard
Retired CW5 from the US Army, expert in UAVs and drone technology.
Episode: RH Glenn/Ryan/Joey | Drone Expert Retired USASOC On the Future of War "It Won't Ever be the Same"
David Fitzgerald
Former CIA officer with extensive experience in Latin America and national security matters.
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Episode: The Secret War You’re Not Hearing About Former CIA Officers on Venezuela, Covert Action, Maduro
Glenn Corn
Former CIA officer with extensive international intelligence experience.
Episode: Three CIA Officers Talk Russia Ukraine from Kyiv: Glenn Corn, Ralph Goff, Ryan Fugit
Ralph Goff
Former CIA officer with over 30 years in intelligence service.
Episode: Three CIA Officers Talk Russia Ukraine from Kyiv: Glenn Corn, Ralph Goff, Ryan Fugit

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Ryan Fugit
Host, Former CIA officer

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#164
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#239
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#58
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#97
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#143
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#200
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#215
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#240
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#240
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Secret War You’re Not Hearing About Former CIA Officers on Venezuela, Covert Action, Maduro
Q: Do you think there's a chance that Maduro just steps down here, or is it going to require force going in?
Maduro may be fearing loss of power and has fortified his security, but it's unclear if he will step down voluntarily.
The Secret War You’re Not Hearing About Former CIA Officers on Venezuela, Covert Action, Maduro
Q: How do you hear that as a retired professional in this type of work?
It's not a standard approach; however, the president does not want to be seen as predictable.
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Former CIA Officers Break Down Looming Meeting
Q: How do you see the outcomes of the Trump-Putin meeting considering the absence of Zelensky?
Glenn suggests there may not be a significant deal, but the goal is to assess Putin's willingness to negotiate, setting the stage for future discussions involving Ukraine.
Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Former CIA Officers Break Down Looming Meeting
Q: What is the rationale behind holding the summit meeting in Alaska?
Glenn explains that Alaska reduces challenges related to the International Criminal Court due to Putin's indictment and symbolizes territory once part of the Russian Empire that will never return to such status.
Three CIA Officers Talk Russia Ukraine from Kyiv: Glenn Corn, Ralph Goff, Ryan Fugit
Q: What's your best guess on when you see this war ending?
Ralph mentions that the worst case could be a few years with many more deaths, while the best case scenario might be just months, stating that Putin will need to be forced to the table for negotiations.

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