Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)

Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)

Uncover the hidden forces shaping our world. Zev applies his skills gained as a journalist and news executive for 30 years to give viewers and listeners an unparalleled view of events changing our world.  Narativ is Where Truth Lives.

  1. MAR 10

    Trump's Pivot To Russia Shakes Global Alliances

    Dear friends, As of March 1, 2025, "Narativ with Zev Shalev" video and audio podcasts now premiere exclusively at Narativ.org or at Patreon.com/narativ, and most are free with no ads. Ad-supported podcasts are posted here a week or two after their premiere. Sign up to our mailing list to receive free updates, exclusive articles, and every show as it happens, ad-free. It's the very best way to get tomorrow's news today, directly from me. Why wait for your news? Go to narativ.org and sign up today. It's free. Thank you for your support. Z Narativ's Canada edition explores how everything from politics to sports is shifting in response to Trump - and discovers a 75% increase in Americans moving to Canada.The biggest story in North American relations isn't happening at diplomatic summits or trade negotiations. It's playing out in immigration offices, polling stations, and yes – even on the ice. As Trump steers America away from its traditional NATO allies and toward Russia and China, Canada faces an unprecedented realignment. Our investigation reveals three key shifts: First, the numbers. Since Trump's November victory, Canadian immigration sites saw an eight-fold surge in U.S. traffic. But unlike the empty threats that followed his 2016 win, immigration lawyers report serious inquiries from tech workers, healthcare professionals, and LGBTQ+ families. The data backs this up: there's been a 75% increase in permanent residency invitations to U.S. residents. The Narativ with Zev Shalev is a viewer supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber By joining our list below. Second, Canadian politics is transforming. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has emerged as a frontrunner for Liberal leadership, polling just three points behind the Conservatives. He's positioning himself as Canada's shield against Trump's America, and it's working – pulling 42% of previous NDP voters. Finally, there's the symbolism. Tomorrow's US-Canada hockey championship isn't just another game. With ticket prices rivaling the Super Bowl and three fights in the first nine seconds of their last match, it's become a proxy for deeper tensions. The implications are serious. As America shifts toward Russia and China, Canada faces critical choices about trade, security, and its role in the Western alliance. Trump's pivot isn't just redrawing diplomatic maps – it's reshaping North American society from the ground up. Our full investigation airs tonight on Narativ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  2. MAR 10

    Trump Surrenders To Putin: From Putin Call to Crypto Profits

    Dear friends, As of March 1, 2025, "Narativ with Zev Shalev" video and audio podcasts now premiere exclusively at Narativ.org or at Patreon.com/narativ, and most are free with no ads. Ad-supported podcasts are posted here a week or two after their premiere. Sign up to our mailing list to receive free updates, exclusive articles, and every show as it happens, ad-free. It's the very best way to get tomorrow's news today, directly from me. Why wait for your news? Go to narativ.org and sign up today. It's free. Thank you for your support. Z A day that may reshape the global order began with a series of coordinated moves that culminated in Donald Trump's 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin. Here's what unfolded, and why it matters. The Timeline At 11:00 AM ET, Tulsi Gabbard, known for her Kremlin ties, was appointed Director of National Intelligence. At noon, America executed a prisoner swap, releasing Alexander Vinnick - a key architect of Russia's 2016 interference campaign - in exchange for former teacher Mark Fogel. Twenty-six minutes later, Trump and Putin began their first call of Trump's second term. The Putin Call The 90-minute conversation revealed a dramatic shift in America's position. Trump and Putin discussed what they called a "peace plan" for Ukraine - notably without Ukraine's President Zelenskyy present. The call covered Middle East peace and artificial intelligence, treating Russia as an ally rather than an adversary. It ended with mutual invitations: Trump to Moscow, Putin to Washington. The Crypto Scheme Exposed While diplomatic drama unfolded, new details emerged about Trump's meme coin launch. Analysis reveals: Over 800,000 investors lost a combined $2 billion Just 31 early trading wallets collected $680 million in profits The Trump family netted $102 million in trading fees alone Early traders bought at $0.23, saw the price surge to $75.60 The timing is crucial: these tokens were launched just before Trump took office. The pattern mirrors classic pump-and-dump operations that regulators have long warned about. The Bigger Picture Today's events represent more than isolated incidents. They reveal a systematic dismantling of American institutions and safeguards: Disbanding of the KleptoCapture Task Force that seized Russian oligarch assets Elimination of Foreign Interference Task Force Shutdown of election interference monitoring units Attacks on key intelligence agencies The combination of diplomatic realignment and financial manipulation points to a broader strategy. As one wallet linked to the crypto scheme made $111 million in just two days, questions arise about who really profited from these coordinated moves. What's Next? The implications of today's events will reverberate far beyond Washington. With cryptocurrency potentially becoming a cornerstone of future Treasury operations and America's traditional alliances in flux, the stakes couldn't be higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  3. MAR 10

    Crypto Conspiracy Part 4: Pump and Dump

    Dear friends, As of March 1, 2025, "Narativ with Zev Shalev" video and audio podcasts now premiere exclusively at Narativ.org or at Patreon.com/narativ, and most are free with no ads. Ad-supported podcasts are posted here a week or two after their premiere. Sign up to our mailing list to receive free updates, exclusive articles, and every show as it happens, ad-free. It's the very best way to get tomorrow's news today, directly from me. Why wait for your news? Go to narativ.org and sign up today. It's free. Thank you for your support. Z As 25 major cryptocurrency figures gather at the White House tomorrow for a summit on establishing an American crypto reserve, our Narativ investigation has uncovered a deeply troubling pattern: three coordinated "pump and dump" operations that have transferred billions from ordinary Americans to a select few insiders with direct ties to Donald Trump. The December 5th Diversion The first operation occurred on December 5th while the nation was distracted by the assassination of the UnitedHealth CEO. In this carefully orchestrated sequence, Trump appointed David Sacks as "Crypto Czar" and Paul Atkins as SEC Chair – both staunch crypto advocates. Bitcoin surged from $70,000 to $108,000 before dropping to $85,000, generating an estimated $700 million windfall for Elon Musk's companies Tesla and SpaceX, which hold substantial Bitcoin on their balance sheets. As economist Peter Schiff noted in our exclusive interview, "If they were doing this with securities, they'd be in jail. But because these things are not securities, they just say they're collectibles. The pump and dump and insider trading or stock manipulation, none of that applies." The Meme Coin Massacre The second operation centered on the Trump and Melania meme coins launched just before the inauguration. Our investigation revealed that a mere 31 traders collected $675 million in profits while more than 800,000 investors lost a collective $2 billion – a staggering winner-to-loser ratio of 1:25,806. Meanwhile, the Trump family reportedly pocketed approximately $100 million in trading fees alone. The pattern is unmistakable: a 12-hour gap between the contract creation and public announcement provided insiders ample time to accumulate tokens at pennies on the dollar before the coordinated public push drove prices up nearly 40,000%. The Strategic Reserve Ruse The third operation unfolded just last Sunday when Trump announced on Truth Social that "a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve will elevate this critical industry" and specifically mentioned three cryptocurrencies: XRP, SOL, and ADA. As Schiff observed, "Donald Trump did not write that. I would bet almost anything that he had nothing to do with writing that post. There's no way that Donald Trump knows that ADA is the symbol for Cardano." The post – suspicious in both its timing and content – triggered immediate price spikes in the mentioned cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin shot up to $95,000 before quickly falling as investors realized the announcement was merely promotion for the upcoming summit rather than concrete policy. "They timed that, they shot the price up, and then they started selling," Schiff explained. "I bet they made hundreds of millions. These three coins were up 30, 40, 50% initially. Of course, it was a rug pull." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  4. MAR 10

    Trump's KGB codename was "Krasnov" says ex-Soviet official.

    Dear friends, As of March 1, 2025, "Narativ with Zev Shalev" video and audio podcasts now premiere exclusively at Narativ.org or at Patreon.com/narativ, and most are free with no ads. Ad-supported podcasts are posted here a week or two after their premiere. Sign up to our mailing list to receive free updates, exclusive articles, and every show as it happens, ad-free. It's the very best way to get tomorrow's news today, directly from me. Why wait for your news? Go to narativ.org and sign up today. It's free. Thank you for your support. Z The revelation of the codename, which translates to “Red,” corroborates what former KGB officer Yuri Shvets first disclosed on Narativ in January 2021 about Trump’s 40-year tenure as a KGB asset. Alnur Mussayev, a former KGB officer based in Moscow, revealed the codename “Krasnov.”  "Krasnov" (Краснов) is a relatively common Russian surname. The root "krasn" (красн-) comes from the Russian word "красный" (krasny) meaning "red." The surname Krasnov historically could have referred to someone with red hair. If true, Mussayev’s revelations corroborate what Yuri Shvets first revealed on Narativ in January 2021. Shvets, a former chief at the KGB residency in Washington, DC, went on the record to confirm that Donald Trump was a valuable asset to Russian intelligence. The detailed claim is laid bare in Craig Unger's book, American Kompromat. Shvets and Unger joined Lincoln’s Bible and Zev Shalev on Narativ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    30 min
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    Uncover the hidden forces shaping our world. Zev applies his skills gained as a journalist and news executive for 30 years to give viewers and listeners an unparalleled view of events changing our world.  Narativ is Where Truth Lives.

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