The Dumbrlll Podcast

In this explosive episode of the Dumbrill Podcast, geopolitical expert Ben Norton (Geopolitical Economy Report) breaks down the US bombing of Venezuela on Jan 3, 2026, and the brazen kidnapping of President Maduro.

From resource grabs and debunking the "drug war" myth to Trump's fake anti-war facade, regional domino effects, and the push toward multipolarity—we expose the raw imperialism reviving the Monroe Doctrine as the "Donroe" era.

Is this accelerating America's decline? Don't miss this eye-opening convo!

Follow Ben Norton on his channel  @GeopoliticalEconomyReport 

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In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the unipolar era dominated by the West is crumbling, giving way to a multipolar world where China's economic and technological "gravity" pulls nations—especially in the Global South—into its orbit. But where does this leave Europe, trapped in outdated alliances and self-sabotaging policies?

Join us as we dive deep into Arnaud Bertrand's groundbreaking essay, "China’s Gravitational Centrality: The Logic of Success in a Multipolar World," published in Horizons magazine's Autumn 2025 issue. This piece masterfully unpacks how structural forces like geography, demographics, and raw economic mass trump rhetoric and ideology, drawin...

Join us as Daniel Dumbrill and Ben Norton walk through the art district of Chongqing & dive into the fascinating shift of TikTok users to the Chinese social media platform, XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book/RedNote), amidst the backdrop of the upcoming TikTok ban in the US.

This video explores:

• The Irony of US Censorship: How the US government's attempt to censor TikTok has led to unexpected cultural exchanges on XiaoHongShu.

• Cultural Exploration: The eye-opening experiences of non-political users encountering real-life aspects of China, debunking myths like the social credit score and high...

Today we discuss an urgent update on the Dan Duggan case. In this video, we're joined once again by Robbie Barwick from the Australian Citizens Party to delve into the complexities surrounding the extradition of Dan Duggan to the United States and the implications it has for all Australians.

What You'll Learn:

Who is Dan Duggan? - A brief introduction to Dan Duggan, a former US Navy Top Gun pilot who became an Australian citizen, now facing extradition over activities conducted in South Africa in 2011-2012.

The...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ben Norton, the founder and editor-in-chief of Geopolitical Economy Report, as we delve into the complexities of the Syrian crisis, understanding its evolution, the players involved, and the repercussions that have shaped the region. Here's what you'll learn:

Historical Context: We explore how the Syrian conflict evolved from its beginnings, involving key international actors like Russia, the US, and Turkey, and how it fits into broader geopolitical strategies, including the infamous list of seven countries to be destabilized post-9/11.

The Role of External Powers: Norton...

Join me, Daniel Dumbrill, as I sit down with Willem, a remarkable young American in his early 20s who has embarked on an unconventional quest for truth. Disenchanted by the political climate in America, he made the bold move to China, seeking a new perspective on life, politics, and global dynamics. We will discuss:

His Reasons for Leaving: Explore what drove him to leave the land of the free for a country often painted with a broad brush in Western media.

Beyond the Political Binary: Delve into his unique political philosophy, where...

Today Robert Barwick (Research Director Australian Citizens Party) and I discuss surprising new details on how Daniel Duggan was set up by the US Security Services and ASIO. Dan is an Australian citizen who has been locked up in solitary confinement for over 18 months while the US tries to extradite him, despite his case not meeting the basic requirements under Australian Law. Under the request of the US government, Australia has also prohibited his wife from selling their property to fund his defence. New details have emerged that have made the US' case against Dan even more absurd. When...

I discuss the real reasons for the the attempted TikTok ban and the implications associated with taking the national security concern narrative at face value.

Clip mentioned in this video on TikTok algorithms: https://twitter.com/al__karita/status/1768705500156166325

Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/xMOLR1QAo_w

Join us for a discussion with Tings Chak and Marco Fernandes from Dongsheng News & Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. We will discuss some of the most interesting China headlines from the past week.

Video of episode: https://youtu.be/8huzsQeNBdk

Dongsheng News YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/dongshengnews

Dongsheng News Website: https://dongshengnews.org/

Dongsheng Africa Weekly: https://mailchi.mp/dongshengnews/africa-weekly-no-3-eng

Dongsheng's Twitter: @DongshengNews

In today's episode I discuss WallStreetBets, GameStop, Politics, Economics, The Wealth Gap, War & More with an ex-SEC Lawyer and current Finance Professional & Podcaster who goes by the Twitter name (Formosa Sheng) @Mont_Jiang whose podcast can be found here: 

https://planamag.com/podcasts/

In this video I have a chat with a long-time Twitter friend from Nepal, Sabina. Sabina is usually only active on twitter at @Sabina_91521, but today she stepped outside of her comfort zone to join me on a video call. We didn't have a particular agenda or topic list going in, but we ended up talking mostly about China, Nepal, India and their relationships.

In today's episode I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Kishore Mahbubani for a discussion about China, America and their global relationships.

Video version of interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06kEQQN9HI

You find Kishore's book (Has China Won) here: https://amzn.to/32YMlRQ

In today's episode I sit down with Max Blumenthal to discuss his book "The Management of Savagery", his documentary on the NED, US foreign policy and propaganda.

Max's book "The Management of Savagery": https://amzn.to/2YWVkiY

NED Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzIJ25ob1aA

The Grayzone: https://thegrayzone.com/

Redspin Sports: https://youtu.be/lAh5cu2h3m4

In today's episode I sit down with Yale, a very good friend of mine who was in Beijing as a new graduate during the Tiananmen square protests and also joined the protests in Hong Kong much later. It is a rare treat to have someone who was in the ground for both of these evens.

We discuss both protests, the 89 Tiananmen Square Protests and the Hong Kong Protesters. We examine the differences between the two and speak about other China related topics.

The Gate of Heavenly Peace - Tiananmen Square Protest Documentary (mentioned in this...

In today's podcast I speak about what is being no referred to as a Wuhan Lab Made virus as we continue to spiral out of control.

Article Mentioned in episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9

Watch this podcast on youtube to see news clippings and Ron Paul video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvJjRHqMPg

In today's podcast Journalist Dan Cohen speaks about a variety of topics with a focus on the Hong Kong Protests.

Dan Cohen's Hong Kong Video: https://twitter.com/DanielDumbrill/status/1185026676343758848

Video of this interview: https://youtu.be/trvrMWXM16o

In todays episode Daniel discusses the concept behind why some people are adamant on renaming the official virus name from Covid-19 to The Chinese Virus, what their motivations are, and the implications for ordinary people.

In this episode Daniel also speaks directly to those affected by an increase in discrimination towards Asian populations overseas and offer some words of support.

Today Daniel speak's with a doctor who arrived with the second wave of doctors doctors fighting coronavirus (covid-19) in what is considered ground zero for this virus, Wuhan China. He speaks about what he saw and felt while on the ground from day to day.

He is asked about what kinds of advice he can offer to medical workers around the world who may be preparing to face a similar situation with overwhelmed hospitals and medical workers.

Video of the interview available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyUHz62Uan8

Now that the same feeling of panic we experienced here in China is spreading the world, after seeing how differently it's playing out on the ground, I decided to make an episode commenting on some of the thing'g going on, including the lack of using masks and toilet paper rushes overseas. I also comment on the effectiveness of governments, transparency, and freedoms.

In today's episode I speak about finding the positives during a time when panic seems to be setting in surrounding the covid-19 coronavirus crisis. I bring you this episode from China where we've spent quite a bit more time under immense efforts and lockdowns to limit the spread of this virus, putting us in a unique position here to speak to people who may only be seeing these types of extreme efforts being deployed now, which in itself causes reality to really start sinking in. We will inevitably get through this, and I hope this episode encourages more people...