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Writer Scott Snyder joins the show to talk about Absolute Batman and his past few years at DC and beyond. Snyder discusses his initial uncertainty about Absolute, his journey to Absolute Batman, the power of fear, their approach to making the best story, collaborating with Nick Dragotta, his experimentation phase, the ethos of the book, finding a balance, creating a sense of urgency, the single issue form, the current environment, the Next Level books, his role as a hype man at DC, imposter syndrome, arc titles, what has him excited about 2026 in comics, and more.

Jared's Athena: The Goddess of Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/-jtl/athena-the-goddess-of-thunder-second-chance?ref=project_build Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsLeague Jared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jv6I2edZ8lpc02gJEHw3e?si=cb5f48a6f8d84add Stork's Podcast: https://besottedgeek.podbean.com/   Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE!  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna & Wonder Woman #28 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:55 - Action Comics #1094 0:36:09 - Aquaman #13 1:04:57 - Legend of Wonder Woman Chapter 10 1:38:17 - Batman and Robin #29 2:16:17 - Green Lantern Corps #12 3:09:29 - Next Week's Books   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS   Marvel Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/3u1xxSh Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3QJFAfe Pandora - https://bit.ly/3Qq5cwd YT - https://bit.ly/WeirdSciencePodcasts

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Episode 1007-Congratulations John Mayo, The Beauty, Marvels Monthly Attempt, Absolute Domination,   + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & DrewSAVE NOW #0 (W) Matt Kindt (A) Juan Jose Ryp, Kano (CA) Stephen SegoviaTRANSFORMERS #22 (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike SpicerSongs by Drew - Ballad of John Mayo & Comic Book PageLike & Subscribe on Youtube www.youtube.com/@comicsforfunandprofit5331Patreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit  Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.comYour Support Keeps Our Show Going On Our Way to a Thousand EpisodesDonate Here https://bit.ly/36s7YeLAll the C4FaP links you could ever need  https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen To the Episode Here: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/

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The show spirals immediately. A little Giants contract paranoia. A little Mets panic even while liking the move. Absolute chaos in the booth as the phones light up, voices overlap, and Cinco energy takes over. Then it turns into a full rooting guide for the NFL playoffs. From old grudges to fresh annoyances, the guys count down the five easiest teams to root against this weekend. Rams, Broncos, Bills, Patriots, Seahawks, nobody is safe. Along the way there's Giants coaching intrigue, Sam Darnold discourse, backup quarterback nightmares, and a reminder that New York fans never forget. Plus, the Mets land Bo Bichette while Kyle Tucker bolts for the Dodgers, setting up a massive day for both New York baseball teams. Loud, unhinged, and extremely opinionated.

Host Rob Couture opens the first episode of 2026 with VFW leaders for an in-depth discussion on veteran policy priorities and emerging national security issues.  The episode centers on the Major Richard Star Act, breaking down why the bill was left out of the National Defense Authorization Act, clarifying misconceptions about cost and jurisdiction, and explaining why the Armed Services Committees play a critical role in advancing the legislation. The panel outlines the VFW's updated advocacy strategy and how members can help push the bill forward through targeted engagement and calls for congressional hearings. The discussion also highlights key provisions of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, including pay raises, quality-of-life protections, blast exposure oversight, and moral injury research, while noting advocacy priorities that remain unfinished. Additional segments address concerns over proposed VA disability rating schedule revisions, a major legal development involving claims sharks, and a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change that could impact veterans submitting benefit claims by mail. The episode closes with reflections on the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, recognition of newly eligible combat veterans, and reminders of the VFW's ongoing commitment to protecting veterans' earned benefits and honoring continued service. Featured Guests: Joy Craig – Associate Director, VFW National Legislative Service Brian Walker – Assistant Adjutant General, VFW Ryan Gallucci – Executive Director, VFW Washington Office Episode Highlights: 0:00 – Welcome to the first Still Serving episode of 2026 3:17 – Major Richard Star Act: status and advocacy strategy 16:44 – Why concurrent receipt matters for veterans and readiness 45:20 – NDAA highlights and unfinished priorities 54:40 – VA disability rating schedule concerns 1:11:30 – Claims sharks and accountability efforts 1:17:12 – USPS postmark changes and veteran claims 1:21:15 – Venezuela operation and recognition of service

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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Ryan Berg and Evan Ellis join us to assess the regional and global implications of the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. They discuss how Beijing is interpreting the operation, what it signals about U.S. priorities, and the lessons China may draw for its military planning and approach to Taiwan. Ryan Berg is director of the Americas Program and head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at CSIS. Evan Ellis is a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute and a nonresident senior associate in the Americas Program at CSIS.

Ep. 217 (Part 1 of 2) | In the 17th dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali explores the classic spiritual theme: the journey of descent. What happens after we awaken, having had a realization of the deepest kind? The path of descent, where we retain the awareness of what came with our experience of the absolute, and bring it into our life, expressing it with every aspect of our being. Many teachings talk about the ascent (the journey of awakening) and the descent, Hameed explains, but when they talk about the descent, they interpret it as an individual coming down the mountain with their great realization. Hameed thought this was how it happened too, he laughs. But then it became clear to him following his own descent that it is not an enlightened individual who descends back into the world—it's the absolute. In Christian terms, it's the father who comes, appearing as the son.What was it like for Hameed as he descended, living in the absolute dimension at the same time as living in the everyday world? co-host John Dupuy asks. Something transcendent lives through the body with the individual as the organ of perception, Hameed responds. “The entire universe becomes subtle shimmerings…like the waves in quantum theory; the blackness so extreme that it shines—and that sheen is the world.” Different from the classic Eastern spiritual path, where what is significant is living the transcendent rather than living regular life, in the Diamond Approach (Hameed's path), actualization is the goal, coming back to the everyday world and living life as an expression of the Absolute. Recorded November 13, 2025.“It is inherent to true nature for it to be lived in the world.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the 17th dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, focusing on the journey of descent: actualizing the realization of the absolute (00:39)The path begins with the journey of ascent, then comes realization, then the path of descent: actualization, living your realization (04:46)Being in the world and not of it is an important principle of the Diamond Approach (06:44)What was it like for Hameed as he descended, living in the absolute dimension and the everyday world simultaneously? (08:17)It's not the individual who descends but the Absolute (14:45)Differentiating from the Eastern spiritual path, where what's important is living the transcendent rather than living life (19:33)Are there obstacles to the descent? (20:44)In descent, the entire universe becomes subtle shimmerings… like the waves in quantum theory (25:04)Something transcendent lives through the body; the individual is the organ of perception (27:06)Hameed was already a spiritual teacher, sharing about the journey of ascent, before he experienced the journey of descent (29:49)Can a person...

Focus on accepting the full truth of who you are—unfiltered, unaltered, and internally authorized. Aligned with the wisdom of the 13 grandmothers and the inheritance of 14 generations, it offers a space to shed inherited limitations and stand firmly in originality, undiluted identity. Let authenticity be your only direction.

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts break down Absolute Universe 101, a crash course on DC's bold new publishing initiative. From its core concepts and creative goals to how it reimagines iconic characters and continuity, this episode serves as an entry point for readers curious about what makes the Absolute Universe different from DC's traditional canon. The discussion covers what you need to know going in, which titles are essential reading, and whether this new universe feels like a fresh start or just another reinvention. It is a beginner-friendly guide to one of DC's most ambitious recent experiments. Please leave us a review on iTunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters. Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise. All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique on Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

In this episode of Song To Be, Fitzy dives into the unlikely origins of two songs that exploded far beyond expectations. Rose and Bruno Mars’ APT began as a playful idea that quickly turned into a polished pop moment, while Blur’s Song 2 was written almost as a joke and went on to become one of the loudest and most recognisable tracks of the 90s!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode #161! HAPPY OOH YEAR!!! For our first pod of 2026 we look ahead to all the wonderful things that we are looking forward to discussing over the next twelve months. We as always start by catching up on recent viewing and such: The Traitors Can You Keep A Secret?  The Beast In Me All Her Fault Comic book catch up: DC All In, Absolute series and Justice League Unlimited Game Reviews: Flip 7 and Catan Spacefarers Duel Listener Question and lots more! Contact us oeshock@outlook.com Thanks for listening and all the best for 2026! John & Rob

This 2025 Best Of highlight episode brings together the most impactful conversations on mental health, wellness, performance, and personal growth. I sat down with Joe Hudson, Abbie Smith-Ryan, Sahil Bloom, and Dr. Steven Storage to explore insights and strategies that reshaped how I think about relationships, emotional awareness, parenting, and overall well-being.From emotional intelligence with Joe Hudson, women's health and fitness with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, redefining success with Sahil Bloom, to brain health and ADHD insights with Dr. Steven Storage, this episode is packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you want to boost mental health, performance, or personal growth, these highlights are a must-listen.→Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed:→ How to improve emotional awareness?→ Benefits of creatine for women?→ How to redefine success?→ Tips for brain health and ADHD?→ How to boost mental health and performance?Timestamps:→ 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:01:12 - Joe Hudson: Age Appropriate Parenting→ 00:06:16 - Repressing emotions→ 00:11:44 - Connection & self worth→ 00:15:05 - Parenting obligations→ 00:18:27 - Anxiety hack→ 00:24:21 - What are you afraid to feel?→ 00:27:29 - Abbie Smith: Creatine and women→ 00:29:46 - Creatine side effects→ 00:32:17 - Loading dose→ 00:36:06 - Brain health: sleep, & mood→ 00:41:06 - Why supplement creatine→ 00:43:34 - When and how to take creatine→ 00:46:37 - Pregnancy and athleticism→ 00:48:31 - Mental health & creatine→ 00:52:37 - Sourcing creatine→ 00:56:16 - Sahil Bloom: Honoring your time→ 01:01:58 - NOBODY CARES→ 01:05:22 - Life not numbers→ 01:07:19 - Absolute yes and no→ 01:08:47 - Creating energy→ 01:12:29 - Work-life balance→ 01:15:57 - Marriage & “The One”→ 01:17:48 - Dr. Steven Storage: SPECT Scans→ 01:22:51 - ADHD Frontal Lobes→ 01:27:08 - Undiagnosed ADHD→ 01:31:51 - Nutrition & ADHD→ 01:36:19 - Physical activity→ 01:39:12 - Sleep hygiene→ 01:43:07 - Caffeine, conflict, and impulse controlFurther Listening → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn't Exist | Joe Hudson→ The Truth About Creatine for Women: Strength, Hormones, + Brain Health | Abbie Smith→ Create Financial Freedom + A Purpose-Driven Life With This 5-Part Wealth Strategy | Sahil Bloom→ ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven StorageCheck Out Joe Hudson: → Learn more + complimentary transformation guide→ Art of Accomplishment Podcast (Spotify / YouTube) → X (Twitter)Check Out Abbie:→ IG:

We are living through an incredibly intense political, social, and cultural moment, and it's easy to fall into the despair and overwhelm of it all. In this episode, I'm sharing a framework that helps me make sense of what's happening and hold onto hope. Spiral dynamics explains how humans organize around shared value systems, and what happens when those systems collide and begin to collapse. While these transitions are often destabilizing and painful, what we're living through is not random–and understanding the pattern offers the reminder that how we choose to show up, care for ourselves, and embody the values we want to see matters. Here's what I cover:The origin of spiral dynamics and how the framework can show up in everyday lifeWhy systems resist evolution with the same fear and violence they were established withHow the framework of spiral dynamics relates to good girl rules and people-pleasing tendenciesWhy nervous system safety and connection matter alongside protest, organizing, and action during times of changeHow rest, pleasure, joy, and community are not distractions, but essential tools for surviving times of massive transitionFind Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Due to the timing of our book club last week, we held off looking at some end-of-the-year sales charts for 2025. What were the best-selling individual issues and titles for the past year? If you want to be on top, you'd best have the words "Absolute" and/or "Batman" in your title.  Jerry has an interesting story to share about shopping for a Shazam book last weekend.  There are two new comic book Humble Bundle offerings that we think you should look at. One of them benefits the Hero Initiative.  Have you started reading Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow yet? The next book club meeting is approaching soon.  We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics, plus a look at last week's Top 10 books and a new trivia question.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics, 815 N Noland Road in Independence, Missouri. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to complete a title's run, head to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

The latest DC Spotlight is live as Jace and Rocky break down a smaller but strong slate of DC releases for the week of January 14, 2026, offering full rankings and detailed discussion across eight books. The episode opens with Court: Children of the Round Table #5, where Tom Taylor delivers another major cliffhanger revealing Felicity's shocking connection to Mordred and continuing the series' younger-reader focus within main DC continuity. Aquaman #13 shifts attention away from Arthur himself to spotlight Mera, deepening Xebel lore, introducing new mysteries around Andrina's imperial ambitions, and setting up long-term consequences tied to DC KO. In Action Comics #1094, Mark Waid explores Superboy's moral conflict as he undertakes a military rescue mission under General Lane, raising questions about agency, responsibility, and secrecy, while reactions to the noir-leaning art remain mixed. The Wonder Woman Black & Gold 2026 Special earns discussion for its experimental format, standout visuals from Mitch Gerads, and a thematically heavy Steve Orlando story examining truth, belief, and manipulation through the Golden Lasso. Supergirl #9 leans hard into character drama as a New Year's party spirals into fallout that challenges Kara's role as a mentor and forces a reckoning with Lesla's fate and Kandorian biology. Batman and Robin #29 continues Philip Kennedy Johnson's acclaimed Quiet Man arc, pushing the Ventriloquist mythology to disturbing new depths while strengthening Bruce and Damian's evolving father-son dynamic. DC KO #3 escalates the tournament with creative team-ups, major eliminations, Lex Luthor's calculated use of Supergirl, Joker's chaotic advantage, and a cliffhanger teasing Absolute-inspired threats. The episode closes with Green Lantern Corps #12, where Morgan Hampton juggles multiple Lantern factions, Larfleeze's assault on Oa, Fatality's uncertain allegiance, and a looming planetary threat, delivering a dense, fast-paced issue that emerges as the week's top contender.

n this conversation, Jack Murphy discusses his military background and transition into journalism, focusing on his reporting of Operation Absolute Resolve. He shares insights into the planning and execution of the operation, the legal and strategic implications, and the broader context of U.S. foreign policy. Murphy emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of military actions and the need for caution in future operations.Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs.Read Jack's reporting on the raid for The High Side: https://thehighside.substack.com/p/bold-delta-force-raid-leads-to-captureSubscribe to The High Side: https://thehighside.substack.comFollow Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jackmurphyrgr.bsky.socialSupport Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpiesBuy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/secretsandspiesSubscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dgFor more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.comConnect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspiesFacebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspiesSpoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpiesFollow Chris and Matt on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.netSecrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD.Music by Andrew R. BirdDoD Photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel TannerSecrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

This week we talk about Venezuela, Maduro, and international law.We also discuss sour crude, extrajudicial killings, and Greenland.Recommended Book: The Keep by F. Paul WilsonTranscriptBack in mid-November of 2025, I did an episode on extrajudicial killings, focusing on the targeting of speedboats, mostly from Venezuela headed toward the United States, by the US military. These boats were allegedly carrying drugs meant for the US market, and the US government justified these strikes by saying, basically, we have a right to protect ourselves, protect our citizens from the harm caused by these illegal substances, and if we have to keep taking out these boats and killing these people to do that, we will.There's been a lot of back-and-forthing about the legitimacy of this approach, both in the sense that not all of these boats have been shown to be carrying drugs, some just seemed to be fishing boats in the wrong place at the wrong time, and in the sense that launching strikes without the go-ahead of Congress in the US is a legally dubious business. There was also the matter of some alleged follow-up strikes, which seemed to be intended to kill people who survived the initial taking-out of the boats, which is a big international human rights no no, to the point of potentially being a war crime.All of this happened within the context of a war of words between US President Trump's second administration and the increasingly authoritarian regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who followed the previous president Hugo Chávez as his hand-picked successor, and has more or less completed the authoritarian process of dissolving, coopting, or diminishing all aspects of the Venezuelan government that might ever check his power, which allowed him, in 2024, to bar the very popular, now Nobel Peace Prize winning candidate María Corina Machado from running, and her sub-in candidate, like previous Maduro opponent Juan Guaido, seems to have won the election by a fair bit, and in an internationally provable way, but Maduro's government faked results that made it look like he won, and his single-party rule has since continued unabated.Or rather, it continued unabated until the early morning of January 3, 2026, around 2am, when US Operation Absolute Resolve kicked into action, leading to the—depending on who you ask—justified captured or illegal kidnapping—of Maduro and his wife from a stronghold in his country.And that's what I'd like to talk about today: the operation itself, but also the consequences and potential meaning of it within the context of other important things happening in the world right now.—Maduro is immensely popular with about a fifth of the Venezuelan population, but essentially everyone else is strongly opposes him and his iron-fisted rule.It's estimated that between 2017 and 2025, just shy of 8 million people, which is more than 20% of Venezuela's 2017 population, has fled the country in order to escape a tyrannical government and its failed policies, which have collapsed the economy, made getting working and feeding oneself and one's family difficult, and made crime, conflict, and the state-sanctioned oppression of anyone who doesn't kowtow to the ruling party a commonplace thing.Trump speculated about the possibility of invading Venezuela even in his first administration, and part of the overt rationale was that it's run by a failed government that most of the locals hate, so it would be an easy win. That justification shifted to orient around immigration and drugs by his second administration, and then more recently, Trump has said publicly that the real issue here is that Venezuela stole a bunch of US company-owned oil assets when it nationalized the industry back in the day, and those assets should be recaptured, given back to the US.Operation Absolute Resolve took months to plan and only about two and a half hours to complete. By most objective measures it was a spectacular military and intelligence success, especially considering all the moving parts and thus, all the things that could have gone wrong.The operation apparently involved at least 150 aircraft of various sorts, a spy within Maduro's government, and months of surveillance, which helped them establish Maduro's habits and routines, and that allowed them to map out where he would be, when, and what to expect going in to get him. All of these patterns changed in September of 2025 when US warships started massing in Caribbean, as Maduro started to get a little paranoid—justifiably, as it turns out—and he started moving between eight different locations, seldom sleeping in the same place more than one night in a row.He was eventually grabbed from a military base in Caracas, Venezuela's capitol, and to make that happen the US military assets in the area had to take out local aviation and air defenses so that US Delta Force troops could be carried in by helicopter. Several air bases and communications centers were taken out by missiles, and fighter jets were bombed on air base tarmacs. Trump alluded that a cyberattack of some kind might have also been used to take out power in the area, though satellite imagery suggests bombs might have been used against a power station to make that happen.The operation apparently went almost exactly as planned, though a helicopter was damaged and the Delta Force team killed a large part of Maduro's security team when he refused to surrender. A few US soldiers were wounded, but none were killed, and Venezuelan officials said, in the aftermath, that lat least 40 Venezuelans were killed throughout the country during the operation. Maduro and his wife were swept from the base before they could lock themselves in their safe room, and they were tucked into the helicopters which headed out to sea, landing them on the USS Iwo Jima, which is an assault ship.All of this took a matter of hours and, again, is generally considered to be an objective success, in terms of precision, outcome, and other such metrics. Morally, legally, and politically, however, the operation is receiving a far more mixed response, and that response is continuing to play out as Maduro works his way through a bizarre version of the US justice system where he's being sent to court for drug dealing.In the US, Trump supporters have generally said all of this was a good, smart move, though some maintain that US involvement in any kind of international conflict is a waste of time, effort, and resources, and they worry about getting bogged down in another Iraq or Afghanistan-style conflict.Everyone else is generally against the effort, even those who admit that Maduro was a tyrant who needed to go—it's good that he's gone, but the way in which it was done is not just questionable, but worrying because of what it says about Trump's capacity to unilaterally launch kidnapping missions against the leaders of other countries. Not a good look, but also kind of scary.Internationally the response is generally aligned with the latter opinion, especially in other countries that Trump has at some point threatened, which is most of them.Governments in South and Central America have been especially concerned, however, because one of Trump's newer messaging efforts has revolved around the concept of a Western Hemisphere basically owned and protected by the US. Do whatever you want in the rest of the world, basically, but everything over here is ours. This has raised the possibility that an emboldened Trump might attempt similar maneuvers soon, including possibly claiming the Panama Canal for the US again, or grabbing the leaders of other Latin American countries he doesn't think are kowtowing enthusiastically enough; toeing the new international line that he's drawing, basically.He's also renewed messaging around the possible purchase or capture of Greenland, which has been raising alarm bells across Europe in particular. Greenland is considered to be a vital strategic base for US security, and it would grant potential access to an abundance of also strategically and economically important minerals, both on land and underwater, but Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, and most European leaders have said something along the lines of “if the US takes action to militarily claim Greenland, that'll be the end of NATO,” an organization that was originally founded to help protect the world, and Europe especially, from military conquest from the Soviet Union, but which, at that point, might be recalibrated to protect against incursions from the US, as well.NATO has been mostly funded and perpetuated by the US until recently, however, so there's a chance that something else would need to replace it, if the US is no longer providing nuclear deterrence as the ultimate whammy against a potential Russian invasion of its European neighbors.The UN has also indicated that they consider this operation to be a violation of international law, and have called it a dangerous precedent—because one nation capturing the leader of another nation, unilaterally, kind of negates the purpose of negotiations and the whole concept of international law. That kind of use of force is meant to be granted by the UN, not attempted secretively and outside the bounds of international processes for such things.All that said, the Trump administration seems to be leaning into the victory, gleefully talking about next-step potential targets, the most likely of which seem to be in Iran, a long-time US opponent, and a target of this administration last year, when the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities alongside Israel.There are ongoing, very large and seemingly significant protests happening across Iran right now, so the US could see this as another opportunity to topple another unpopular authoritarian regime while also getting the chance to flex its military and intelligence capabilities at a moment in which another big-name player in that space, Russia, is generally flailing; it's failed to protect several of its allies, including Venezuela, over the past few years, and its intended few-day invasion of Ukraine has now stretched into years.That contrast is considered to be meaningful by most analysts, and though a lot of the PR about the capture of Maduro has focused on the oil, most US-based oil executives have said it's a red herring—the hundreds of billions of dollars required to get more of Venezuela's thick, dirty, expensive to process oil pumping and back on the market wouldn't be worth it—and it's more likely that this is partly a means of keeping the press and US public focused on something other than the Epstein files, which is a major scandal for Trump and his administration, while also allowing Trump to test the boundaries of his power; what the public and government will let him get away with currently, and what he can do to expand the range of what he can do without any outside buy-in or significant personal consequences, in the future.Show Noteshttps://theconversation.com/how-maduros-capture-went-down-a-military-strategist-explains-what-goes-into-a-successful-special-op-272671https://archive.is/20260105035543/https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/01/trump-nicolas-maduro-venezuela/685493/https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/chevron-charts-a-new-path-in-venezuela-to-unlock-vast-oil-reserves-0369ce1bhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/tactical-surprise-and-air-dominance-how-the-us-snatched-maduro-in-two-and-a-half-hourshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/politics/trump-iran-strikes.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/nyregion/nicolas-maduro-lawyers.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/business/dealbook/oil-executives-trump-venezuela.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/world/americas/venezuela-oil-tanker-us.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/11/trump-iran-protest-options-death-tollhttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/maduro-capture-trump-venezuela-operationhttps://www.axios.com/2025/05/11/trump-maga-western-civilizationhttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/venezuela-war-powers-senate-aumf-time-kainehttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/trump-russia-oil-tanker-seize-bella-venzuelahttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/08/trumps-donroe-doctrine-sets-us-on-great-power-collision-coursehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/un-security-council-trump-attack-venezuelahttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/us/politics/trump-interview-power-morality.html This is a public episode. 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Special thanks to Tad Stones and Greg Weisman, writers of Darkwing Duck/Gargoyles! Originally recorded live on youtube.com/comicpop on January 12, 2026.

Time is Absolute as the first "Year of JA" book of 2026 highlights one of our co-host's favorite intercompany crossover events: Valiant Comics' original Unity Saga by Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor Smith, Bob Layton & more!  Plus another round of our most popular comic book related game: Blind Rankings! What's the Lamest Superpower? Who's the most iconic Cosmic comic book character? See where we rank things when we don't know what selection is coming next!!    Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott Guest Panelist: Ethan Larson   Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com   Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the shop!

What happens when both players completely blank in You vs. Victoria? Absolute chaos — and an ending no one saw coming. A confident (and hilarious) contestant steps up to face Victoria in America’s favorite trivia game for Charlie Puth tickets, but the questions hit harder than expected. The ultimate trivia showdown from The Jubal Show! Think you’ve got the brains to take down Victoria? Listeners go head-to-head with her in a battle of wits, testing their knowledge on everything from pop culture to random facts. Will you come out on top, or will Victoria destroy you? Play along, laugh out loud, and see if you have what it takes to claim victory! ➡︎ Sign up to battle Victoria - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Safdie turns ping pong into pure anxiety cinema with Marty Supreme (2025) — a fictionalized sports biopic packed with unlikable characters, outrageous casting, and relentless momentum. On this episode of Thumb War, Jason and Rachel unpack why Marty Supreme works so well: from Kevin O'Leary's scene-stealing villain turn to Timothée Chalamet's desperate, pride-driven performance, the film's Oscar-worthy casting, needle drops, and one hell of a final match. If you like Safdie chaos, uncomfortable sports movies, or films where everyone is kind of terrible, this one's for you. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes + bonus shows: http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Sports Daily covers all 5 playoff games this past weekend, an absolute collapse by the Packers, horrible game and clock management by numerous coaches, and the Justin Herbert questions remain.Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week the world watched the murder of an American mother before she was rapidly slandered by the highest offices while her killer was sheltered and protected. Then, the Vice President declared the masked men of ICE, an agency with a long history of abuses, to have "absolute immunity". Despite that, and the FBI taking full control of the "investigation" into Renee Good's murder, the local District Attorney has decided to pursue charges against seasoned ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Detailing recent murders and deaths in detainment, summarizing video showing myriad abuses of power, including current abuses against women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, plus the history of Border Patrol's tactics, all help to illustrate the severity of the situation and why "comply or die" is the opposite of living in the land of the free. Amidst a time of chaos and intimidation, knowing your rights, protecting yourself, contributing however you can, staying engaged, and discerning between fact and propaganda is more important than ever.Find your representatives at USA.GOV and/or the "5 Calls" app and contact them, often. “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, we're digging into a major turning point for modern comics — past and present.First up, Absolute Wonder Woman #15 delivers the first-ever meeting of Batman and Wonder Woman in the Absolute Universe, and it's anything but traditional. With a more primal, myth-driven Diana and a brutal, consequence-heavy tone, this issue marks a true escalation point for the Absolute line — and collectors have noticed, with sales jumping 176% this week.Then, for our 25 Year Rule, we rewind to 2001, a pivotal recovery year for the comic industry after the speculator crash. That brings us to New X-Men #114, the launch of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's era-defining run. This issue reimagined mutants as a global culture, reshaped the X-Men's visual identity, and directly influenced the look and themes of the X-Men films — all while remaining surprisingly affordable on the market today.Finally, in Underrated Books of the Week, we spotlight two sleepers that deserve more love:Camelot 3000 #1 — Mike W. Barr and Brian Bolland's futuristic Arthurian epic, and a landmark early direct-market series.Captain America #159 — a fascinating Bronze Age issue where Steve Rogers briefly gains super-strength.

Eric & Joe chat about the hottest book in comics today, ‘Absolute Batman.' Specifically, we discuss the first volume of the book, entitled 'The Zoo.' This covers issues 1-6.   NO SPOILER WARNING ON THIS EPISODE. ———————————————————————— Want to save money on collected editions of comics and support TFR at the same time? Use the link to PANEL BOUND COMICS and promo codes below to save today! https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=glvfey24 $2 OFF CODE: tfrbatpod 5% OFF 3 OR MORE BOOKS: tfrbatpodSHIPITTOGETHER ——————————————————————— Eric is on Instagram, X, Letterboxd, & Threads @mecarter89 Joe is on Instagram, X, & Letterboxd @jforn11 Our theme music was created by Gaurav Venkateswar, whose work can be found at gvtunes.com Our logos were created by Justin Kowalski, @JustinMKowalski on X Find the show on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and BlueSky @TFRBatPod Have any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes? Email us at TFRBatPod@gmail.com Get our logo on all kinds of cool merch at ShopTFR.redbubble.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation, we cover one of the most disturbing weeks yet — from the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minnesota, to mass protests and bloodshed in Iran, to Trump openly floating military action against Greenland and claiming that the only thing that can stop him is his own mind.Are we watching the normalization of authoritarian power in real time?

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Welcome to Comics From The Multiverse, our DC comics podcast! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:09:59 - ComiXology Top 10 0:14:03 - News 0:26:10 - Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1 (Scott Snyder & Frank Tieri and Josh Hixson)  0:44:12 - Absolute Superman #15 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra)  1:07:14 - Batman #5 (LGY 933) (Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez) 1:24:21 - Absolute Green Lantern #10 (Al Ewing and Sid Kotian) 1:36:21 - Batgirl #15 (LGY #220) (Tate Brombal and Stephen Segovia) 1:45:21 - Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #6 (Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott)  1:56:46 - Poison Ivy #40 (G WIllow WIlson and Davide Gianfelice) 2:04:44 - JSA #15 (Jeff Lemire and Gavin Guidry) 2:13:46  - Adventures of Superman: The Book of Kal-El #5 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski) 2:21:57 - Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #2 (Gabriel Hardman)  2:33:00 - Best art, cover and books of the week. patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz

Fasting isn't just about being hungry; it’s about being hungry for God. In Week 2 of our "Deeper 21" series, Pastor JC Worley unpacks the biblical purpose of fasting and why it is one of the most powerful tools for spiritual growth. It’s easy to view fasting as a way to manipulate God or just a religious diet, but the truth is much simpler: God responds to movement. When we draw near to Him by disconnecting from the world, He promises to draw near to us. Key Takeaway: The Definition: Moving from a technical understanding to a practical hunger for God. The Purpose: Why fasting is about devotion, not deprivation. The Effect: How fasting acts like "noise-canceling headphones" for your spirit, tuning out the world so you can hear God clearly. The Flesh vs. Spirit: Breaking the cycle of comfort and convenience to strengthen your spirit. Practical Steps: The different types of biblical fasts (Normal, Partial, and Absolute) and how to start. If you are looking to quiet the noise of the world and reset your spiritual sensitivity, this message is for you. Scripture References: James 4:8, Joel 2:12, Galatians 5

Fasting isn't just about being hungry; it’s about being hungry for God. In Week 2 of our "Deeper 21" series, Pastor JC Worley unpacks the biblical purpose of fasting and why it is one of the most powerful tools for spiritual growth. It’s easy to view fasting as a way to manipulate God or just a religious diet, but the truth is much simpler: God responds to movement. When we draw near to Him by disconnecting from the world, He promises to draw near to us. Key Takeaway: The Definition: Moving from a technical understanding to a practical hunger for God. The Purpose: Why fasting is about devotion, not deprivation. The Effect: How fasting acts like "noise-canceling headphones" for your spirit, tuning out the world so you can hear God clearly. The Flesh vs. Spirit: Breaking the cycle of comfort and convenience to strengthen your spirit. Practical Steps: The different types of biblical fasts (Normal, Partial, and Absolute) and how to start. If you are looking to quiet the noise of the world and reset your spiritual sensitivity, this message is for you. Scripture References: James 4:8, Joel 2:12, Galatians 5

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John talks about the White House's lunatic response to the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis with JD Vance trying to quell protests by claiming she was "terrorizing" the ICE agents with her car and claiming ICE personnel have "absolute immunity". Then, he speaks with Andrew Mikula who is a Senior Housing Fellow at Pioneer Institute, specializing in housing policy and economic development. They talk about his Boston-based organization Legalize Starter Homes - launched in July 2025 to support a 2026 ballot question that would would allow single-family homes to be built in any residentially-zoned area as long as the land on which it is to be constructed meets general guidelines. Then, John interviews Naureen Shah who is the Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division at the American Civil Liberties Union. They discuss the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Johnathan Ross in Minneapolis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys kick off Wild Card Weekend by laying out their “selfish rooting interest” list, where Jets bitterness, Giants coaching paranoia, and pure chaos all collide. It starts with Rams-Panthers and a very specific agenda: hope Carolina's Bryce Young doubt grows just enough to create more QB options for the Jets, while also keeping the Panthers from becoming a real future threat. Then it turns into Bears-Packers, where personal grudges (Ben Johnson), weather talk, and the dream of a coaching-search circus take center stage. If the Packers lose, does it crack open another job and send the league into full-blown coach chaos? That's the debate. They hit Bills-Jaguars with the “maximum pain” theory for Buffalo fans, plus the Harbaugh ripple effects in Eagles-Niners, before the segment swerves into the Saquon billboard drama that feels like a direct shot at Giants fans. The back half includes Knicks-Wizards draft-pick paranoia, Giants OC continuity talk (Kafka and the Dart development angle), and a mini debate on why you can't blindly trust AI without fact-checking.

War Room Leftists in Absolute Shambles After New Footage Vindicates ICE Agent in Minneapolis Shooting, Shows Lesbian Wife Telling Renee Good, ‘Drive, Baby, Drive

Join Damon, AF, and TJ AKA Fat Thor LIVE every Thursday for the Agents of Fandom Comic Corner! This week, we focus on the hottest book on the shelves, Absolute Batman! We discuss the secrets of Ark-M and dive into all the biggest comic books of the week.(00:00:00) The Rundown(00:02:58) Absolute Batman: Ark-M Special Review(00:13:15) Absolute Superman #15 Review(00:23:47) Batman #5 Review(00:27:03) Ultimate Wolverine #13 Review(00:33:06) Ultimate X-Men #23 Review(00:40:55) Green Arrow #31 Review(00:50:55) Next Week's Comics Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

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Hugh discusses Operation Absolute Resolve, the latest news for Venezuela, and talks with Senator Tom Cotton, former Ambassador and NSA Robert C. O'Brien, Dr. Michael Oren, Daniel Runde, and Vic Matus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Happy New Year and Happy Birthday Eric! Before the guys left for holiday vacation the US was sending criminals to Venezuela, and when they returned we are extracting a criminal from Venezuela. The latest is that Maduro's arraignment is expected today after helicopters flew the Venezuelan leader to New York City over the weekend. Operation "Absolute Resolve" now places Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez in charge. She made a statement on Facebook Sunday night issuing a public appeal for peace and cooperation with the U.S. Also Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparred with several network interviewers including ABC's George Stephanopoulos on Sunday as the "This Week" host repeatedly pressed Rubio over whether the U.S. was going to run Venezuela and Gary shares a special Christmas moment with his Father over the holidays. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices