PVTV, Political Views TV news and views 12/22/25

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A Russian general was killed in a car bombing in Moscow today, with investigators considering a link to Ukrainian special services.

The episode opens with the host, Peter Lawrence, greeting listeners and noting the date, December 22, 2025. He briefly mentions Elise Stefanik withdrawing from New York politics before diving into the war in Ukraine, reporting the car bombing death of Russian General Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow. Lawrence then covers U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's comments advocating for providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, comparing Graham to Dmitry Medvedev. He details ongoing diplomatic talks between Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian officials in Florida. The host shifts to energy issues, noting China's record imports of Russian liquefied natural gas despite sanctions. He reports on Ukraine-Portugal sea drone partnerships, Swedish detention of a sanctioned Russian vessel, and Russian abductions of Ukrainian civilians. Lawrence analyzes the Crimean Bridge's reinforcements, suggesting Putin built it anticipating war. He covers recent drone strikes, attacks, and casualties in Ukraine. The episode then moves to Venezuela, where the U.S. seized a Chinese-owned oil tanker, condemned as piracy, and discusses U.S. airstrikes in Syria targeting ISIS. Lawrence addresses the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, highlighting heavy redactions and accusations of a cover-up involving Trump. He touches on immigration detention deaths, FBI probes into anti-ICE activists, and a looming government shutdown. The host criticizes the dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research and CBS shelving a story on deported Venezuelans. He ends with Waymo autonomous vehicles failing during a San Francisco power outage, questioning AI reliability, and shares personal holiday views before signing off.

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A rapid political rundown links Stefanik's departure to Trump and scrutinizes US actions around Venezuela.

Political Views TV's December 22, 2025 episode starts with Elise Stefanik stepping away from New York's governor's race and saying she will not seek another term in Congress, then widens into US action around Venezuela.

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