Olga and Tara welcome human rights lawyer and peace activist Dan Kovalik to recount his recent high-stakes detention at the UK border and discuss the broader geopolitical climate surrounding NATO, Russia, Iran, and the US.

Why are Western authorities weaponizing broad anti-terrorism laws against prominent anti-war voices and legal advocates? What does it mean for civil liberties when governments can confiscate electronic devices and collect DNA?

We look at the broader geopolitical fallout surrounding the US 250th anniversary, the recent Trump-Putin phone call, and NATO expanding military spending.

Daniel also explains why he believes the conflict in Ukraine is already a direct confrontation between Russia and the West – describing it as “Operation Barbarossa 2.0.” Is this historical comparison a warning about where current policies are leading?