Khannecting The Dots
Khannecting The Dots is your guide to understanding a rapidly changing world. Each episode will break down today’s most complex global issues-from politics and economics to technology, culture, and beyond-connecting headlines to real-world impact. Whether you're plugged in or playing catch-up, this show gives you the clarity to stay informed and engaged.
Episodes
What happens when you take decades of American development work — the programs that fed families, kept clinics open, and gave people reasons not to flee their homes — and throw it all into the wood chipper? That’s exactly what happened to USAID in 2025. In this episode, I dig into what was lost, why it matters for people abroad and here at home, and what it says about how power is being used in Washington today.
Netanyahu just green-lit the reoccupation of Gaza City. How did we reach this point? While media debates focus on whether photos tell the truth, I dig into what the official records actually show. From UN famine statistics to Israeli cabinet statements to military warnings, this episode connects the dots to understand the documented reality behind the headlines.
In this episode I dig into how Trump’s push to redraw Texas’s congressional map has exposed one of the most aggressive power plays in recent political history. Working hand in hand with Texas Republicans, the plan aims to lock in more GOP seats before voters ever cast a ballot in 2026. I follow the fight from the statehouse to the national stage — walkouts, lawsuits, threats of arrest — and examine the high-stakes game of politica...
Elon Musk’s time at the Department of Government Efficiency made headlines — but the real story of DOGE goes beyond the chainsaws and theatrics. In this episode, we unpack how a program sold as “efficiency” quietly reshaped the role of government, shifted public power into private hands, and left a legacy that’s still unfolding today.
Join me as I revisit the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and unpack what changed, what stayed the same, and who really benefits. From devastating Medicaid cuts to massive tax breaks for the wealthy, this episode breaks down the promises Republicans made—and the realities Americans now face. We’ll explore how Trump’s influence shaped the bill, silenced opposition, and turned political theater into policy. Whether you’re following politics ...
This episode uncovers the hidden connections behind today’s headlines in the Middle East, revealing how wars, peace deals, and shifting alliances are all part of a larger strategy reshaping the region. From Gaza to Yemen, it traces the real-world impact of policies that have moved from the political fringe to the center of power. You’ll hear how international support and silence have enabled dramatic changes on the ground—and why u...
How did decades of warnings about Iran’s nuclear ambitions turn into all-out war—and what role did Netanyahu play in pulling the US into the fight? What does the outcome mean for the greater Middle East?
Join me as I unpack the history, the political maneuverings, and the intelligence battles that set the stage for the 12-Day War between Iran and Israel.
In this final episode of my four-part immigration series, I examine the scope and impact of Trump's second-term immigration policies, including mass deportations, the targeting of legal immigrants and international students, and the administration's use of El Salvador's CECOT prison to detain migrants. I explore the attempted elimination of birthright citizenship through executive order, the economic consequences of...
Why does immigration reform keep failing in America, even as the crisis at the border grows worse? Join me in the 3rd episode of my immigration series, as I unpack the political drama and real-world consequences of decades of broken promises and missed opportunities. From the Clinton era to today, I’ll trace how border policies have evolved, why bipartisan deals keep collapsing, and what’s driving the surge of families and childre...
Discover the hidden history behind America’s immigration system. In this episode, I explore the gap between the nation’s ideals and its exclusionary laws, tracing how race and power shaped who could become American. From the first “white only” citizenship rules and the Chinese Exclusion Act to the era of quotas, amnesty, and the harsh crackdowns of the 1990s, you’ll learn how each wave of reform left lasting marks on our society. I...
Immigration has become a flash point in American society.But how did we get here? In this, the first episode, of a four part series I examine how the immigration debate became a weapon of mass distraction and what the real numbers reveal about the crisis behind the crisis.
"We said 'Never Again'—but did we ever mean it? From the ashes of past genocides to the destruction of Gaza today, this episode unpacks a promise betrayed and the human cost of our selective silence."
The House recently passed Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill". Now it's on its way to the Senate, where it could face some changes. But what's in this bill. Is it really a boon for tax payers. Does it really spare Medicaid and SNAP. Let's take a look and see what the priorities of the President and the Republicans and who in America stands to benefit.
A brief comment on the tragic shooting in DC and the political turmoil in it's aftermath.
Was the Biden Presidency as bad as Trump and his team make it out to be. Join me as we take a look at Biden's time in office, the good and the bad.
A look at the Israel/Hamas conflict and how things have changed since Trump took office.
A review of the first 100 days of the Trump's actions in his second administration.
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