US to Donate 500 Million Vaccines Globally

On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan & co-host John Kiriakou discussed current events, including Governor Greg Abbott saying Texas will address an escalating security crisis by building its own border wall, & up to half of the enhanced jobless benefits paid out to help Americans weather the pandemic was reportedly stolen.

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In the first hour, Lee and John spoke with Alexander Mercouris on the European perspective of Joe Biden, the Biden – Putin summit, and the arms control situation between Russia and America. Alexander spoke on America's support for Ukraine's aggression and how American politicians fail to realize how angry Russia is on accusations like Russiagate. Alexander talked about how the world has changed in geopolitics and America talking down to other nations. 

In the second hour, Lee and John spoke on race relations in America, the situation in Nigeria, and slavery in Brazil. John and Lee spoke on the January 6th riot and the potential prison sentences for the participants.

We also discuss Joe Biden's announcement that the US will donate 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine around the globe. 

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