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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPutin-Epstein: The Connection Nobody Explains
In this video, we dig into the PutinEpstein connection and the claims swirling around itthen separate whats asserted from whats actually supported by documents and reporting. We walk through the information ecosystem: RT-style framing versus what the records suggest, allegations about honey-trap pipelines and strategic kompromat, and why certain names and institutions keep appearing in the same orbit.
We also look at how this story gets laundered through international coverage, what lawmakers are saying about the FBI and related figures, and why the 1,000+ mentions talking point matters (and how to think about it responsibly). Finally, we widen the lens to the broader geopolitical momentwhy this is resurfacing now, what it may be distracting from, and how to keep your footing when the headlines are designed to trigger outrage instead of understanding.
Video Chapters
00:00 - Putin & the Epstein Files
01:32 - FSB & Russian "Honey Traps"
03:10 - High-Profile Figures in the Documents
04:41 - Blackmail as an Intelligence Tool
05:58 - Alleged FBI Threats to Congress
07:44 - Trumps Response & Michael Wolff
10:11 - International Connections (Norway & UAE)
11:51 - Shifting Global Alliances (Poland & Germany)
13:58 - Escalating Tensions with Iran
16:32 - Summary: Values vs. Geo-Strategy
Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.
#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Epstein #FBI #Geopolitics #Trump #Massie #patel
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(20,367 posts)I had reservations about the credentials of Professor Gerdes. However, I looked him up and found that he is indeed a professor at Charleston Southern University and has a big pile of qualifications in relevant fields. I've saved the video to watch later, but hope this answers any questions others may have about his experience.
https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/directory/gerdes-darin/
About Darin Gerdes
Dr. Gerdes holds undergraduate degrees in government and psychology from Liberty University. He received his MBA, MA in Public Policy, and his Ph.D.in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He is a tenured professor of leadership in the Hans. A Nielsen College of Business, the Director of Instructional Technology at Charleston Southern University, and the leadership program coordinator of Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry.
He has previously served CSU as the Director of Graduate Programs in the Nielsen College of Business, having designed the current Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program, and co-designed the current Master of Science in Human Resource Management program. He designed CSUs new major and minor in Leadership under the Stack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry. Dr. Gerdes is actively innovating and engaging with undergraduate and graduate students to further ensure student success and have an impact on the future leaders of both global and local businesses, church bodies, and communities.
Outside of CSU, Dr. Gerdes is the former president of the Southeast Case Research Association (SECRA) and the South Carolina Home Educators Association (SCHEA). He is a member of the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) where he was the recipient of the 2018 Teaching Award. Dr. Gerdes lives in North Charleston with his wife and six children.