Podcasts about Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address last night, Europe's largest investment banks delivered their highest trading revenues in at least a decade in 2025, and UK self-driving start-up Wayve has raised $1.2bn in new funding. Plus, people are returning to Afghanistan in droves, but there are questions over whether the country can support this massive influx.Mentioned in this podcast:European traders celebrate decade-beating performanceUK AI start-up Wayve raises $1.2bn from carmakers and Big TechMillions of people are returning to Taliban-run AfghanistanFind a discounted subscription to FT.com here: ft.com/briefingsaleNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Shirley, a former British Army sniper with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and author of Afghanistan Sniper: Trauma on the Frontline and Beyond, recounts his two brutal tours in Afghanistan's Helmand Province, where he became one of the UK's deadliest snipers. He opens up about the psychological toll of combat, including PTSD, addiction to the kill, substance abuse, and suicide attempts, and shares his perspective on the assassination of Charlie Kirk through the lens of his experience with political violence. Shirley ultimately reflects on his journey toward healing through therapy, plant medicine, and deep self-reflection, offering a raw but hopeful message about recovery after war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we dive into the incredible claims made by US marines deployed in the US-Afghan war in the early 2000s, that they witnessed real paranormal phenomena located at ‘Observation Point Rock' — an area in the Helmand province that may not have meant much to the Americans outside of battlefield tactics, but to locals it holds much more mysterious significance… Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Secret Society Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get access to weekly bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Official TPL Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by Philip Shacklady Research by Ewen Friers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott interviews Charles Goyette about his new book, Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole. Discussed on the show: Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole by Charles Goyette “Where in the Constitution is ‘the interagency' anyway?” (The Blaze) Charles Goyette is a New York Times Bestselling Author and award-winning talk show host.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Scott interviews Charles Goyette about his new book, Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole. Discussed on the show: Empire of Lies: Fragments from the Memory Hole by Charles Goyette “Where in the Constitution is ‘the interagency' anyway?” (The Blaze) Charles Goyette is a New York Times Bestselling Author and award-winning talk show host.  Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/47jMtg7 (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/3tgMCdw Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/3HRufs0 Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Roberts Brokerage Incorporated https://rrbi.co Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow

From court battles to corporate exodus, today's episode dives into the chaos surrounding Donald Trump and the Democrats' increasingly aggressive tactics. We cover: The halted classified documents case and Jack Smith's controversial report Evidence tampering claims and legal maneuvers that shaped Trump's trials JPMorgan Chase and the debanking of Trump's empire Susan Rice's ominous warnings to corporations, universities, and media Silicon Valley's migration to Florida in response to political and legal pressure The hidden cost of US taxpayer funding to the Taliban Systemic failures in Democrat-run cities, homelessness, and welfare mismanagement A full breakdown of political, corporate, and global chaos you need to hear. ⚡ PRIMARY TALKING POINTS Jack Smith and the blocked classified documents report Alleged DOJ & FBI evidence tampering Trump's legal and financial battles post-presidency Susan Rice's warning: “We will get you” Corporate relocations: Google, Netflix, Stripe, Amazon, Apple Silicon Valley fleeing post-American judicial systems US taxpayer funding of Taliban amid global security concerns Democrat city mismanagement, homelessness, and welfare fraud

Brad Colbert is a retired Marine Master Sergeant with 30 years of military and government service. He served with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in Afghanistan in 2001 and during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, where he led Marines in combat and was later depicted in Generation Kill. After retiring from active duty, he continued working in support of the Intelligence Community before shifting his focus to leadership, resilience, and veteran advocacy through The Carry On Podcast and the Recon Foundation. We talked about combat, responsibility, and what happens when the uniform comes off. A major part of this conversation was veteran mental health and the reality that too many men are still fighting alone. Brad is working to change that. This episode is about ownership, connection, and making sure the people who served don't suffer in silence. Find Brad Here: https://bradcolbert.us/ Today's Sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com David: Buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://davidprotein.com/CLEAREDHOT   

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran's Supreme Leader prepares for what insiders describe as an “assassination scenario,” quietly naming multiple layers of successors and restructuring command authority as Tehran braces for potential U.S. military strikes. The Supreme Court delivers a landmark ruling against President Trump's tariff strategy, limiting executive authority over trade policy and potentially shifting leverage to China in the ongoing economic standoff. Pakistan launches cross-border strikes into Afghanistan targeting militant hideouts, as humanitarian officials report multiple casualties and tensions rise along the volatile frontier. And in today's Back of the Brief — President Trump orders the Pentagon to begin releasing long-classified files related to UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, signaling a major transparency move on one of Washington's most mysterious subjects. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava—download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Zone 7 special on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Sheryl McCollum and retired NYPD detective Tom Smith break down what a disciplined first 24 hours should have looked like and why the public-facing story has created confusion. They walk through the biggest unanswered questions, including “unknown male DNA, ” the surveillance video, and why a classic ransom scenario is not tracking. For those looking to catch up further as the situation develops, additional coverage and updates can be found on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Highlights: • (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes listeners, introduces the Nancy Guthrie case, and brings in Tom Smith for a Day One and Day Two reality check • (1:45) First priority: secure the scene, set the perimeter, and control who comes and goes • (3:15) Two-tape strategy, command center placement, and why media management is part of scene control • (6:45) Why this case should trigger FBI resources quickly, including scale, reach, and operational support • (11:15) Family liaison basics: keeping Savannah Guthrie informed without compromising the investigation • (14:15) Could Savannah be the real target? Why some threats move through family • (15:00) The man's on-camera behavior stands out: clothing, pacing, props, and missing urgency • (16:15) “Ransom” is not tracking. The delays, the non-performance, and why this reads as personal • (21:15) Blood pattern questions that should be treated as a major investigative signal • (23:30) Unknown male DNA. What “unknown” means, why the recovery location matters, and what should have been clarified early • (25:00) Geography, logistics, and why certain theories do not fit the known facts • (27:15) The wagon wheel model. How video, leads, warrants, and tech teams feed one command structure • (28:00) Crime scene control and the importance of limiting access • (34:45) “There are things people need to know. If they don’t need to know it, don’t open your mouth.” • (40:00) Optics blowback. The basketball game controversy and why public trust is an investigative asset. • (46:30) Threat assessment red flags and what should have been screened • (54:00) Two fixes that can sharpen the case now: a clean team review and stronger video enhancement Guest Bio: Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and 2024 National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee. Over 30 years of service, he worked in patrol, narcotics and robbery investigations and spent 17 years working with the FBI/NYPD on the Joint T errorism T ask Force, including an overseas deployment to Afghanistan. T om co-hosts the podcast Gold Shields and provides investigative commentary for national media outlets. Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a Metro Atlanta Police Department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than 4 decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: • Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com • Twitter: @ColdCaseTips • Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum • Instagram: @officialzone7podcast Preorder Sheryl’s upcoming book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Lessons in Life,Justice, and Joy from a Forensic Scientist, releasing May 2026 from Simon and Schuster. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Swans-Dont-Swim-in-a-Sewer/Sheryl-MacMcCollum/9798895652824See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Lee Anderson is considered one of the great foreign correspondents of our time. Since the late 1980s, his on-the-ground reporting in Afghanistan has provided invaluable insight into decades of conflict and political upheaval. For The New Yorker magazine he covered the US-backed Mujahideen's insurrection in Kabul, was an eyewitness to the new war launched by the US against the Taliban and their Al-Qaeda allies within days of the 9/11 attacks, and reported on the supposed quick and easy victory of America while Osama bin Laden was still in hiding.  On February 10, Anderson joins us in person to reflect on his decades-long career, throughout which he has traced the missteps of the US-led war in Afghanistan, now widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the modern era.  Join us live at the Kiln Theatre and ask your questions in the audience  Q&A. ---If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Joshua Celis, Marine Corps Combat Veteran, in Episode 236 of the Transition Drill Podcast, shares his 23-year career, combat deployments, and transition, where he explains the emotional and practical challenges of stepping away from the uniform, the importance of early preparation, education, and networking, and the reality that senior rank doesn't automatically translate to civilian success.Josh was raised between Houston and a tiny East Texas town got pulled out of a rough track, found structure through sports, and then chose the Marine Corps when college felt out of reach. From the start, Joshua's story is about momentum, consequences, and learning the hard way that “I don't have time” usually means “it's not my priority.”He talks about early fleet life in communications, including getting shot in the head in while stationed in Hawaii that exposed how differently the military handled injuries back then and what he'd do as a senior leader looking back. From there, his career builds: deployments that came faster after 9/11, a first Iraq deployment in 2005, and then as a sergeant, leading in Afghanistan, advising Afghan Army counterparts while managing the pressure that comes with real responsibility. He also talks about the “yin yang” of recruiting duty in Houston, returning to the operating forces, and how key mentors and leaders shaped the way he led Marines as he moved into senior ranks.The second half of the conversation is all transition. Joshua explains why he started planning earlier than most, how education and certifications changed his options, and why senior leaders often need the most space to detach and reset. He breaks down SkillBridge honestly, including what didn't work, the stress of rejection, and how networking, making friends, and showing up in person is what finally landed him a role in San Diego with Northrop Grumman. He lays out what he'd do differently, what most people underestimate, and what actually carries you through when the uniform comes off.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Blue Line RoastingGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://bluelineroasting.comPromocode: Transition10Frontline OpticsGet 10% off your purchaseLink: https://frontlineoptics.comPromocode: Transition10

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les échanges entre la nièce d'Alassane Ouattara et Jeffrey Epstein, l'arrestation du prince Andrew et la condamnation des supporters sénégalais au Maroc. RDC : pourquoi des soldats français sont présents dans l'est du pays ?   Publiée sur les réseaux sociaux par un journaliste, la photo montrant un militaire avec le drapeau français a suscité de nombreuses questions. Du coup, l'ambassade de France en République Démocratique du Congo a confirmé la présence de soldats français à Kisangani, dans le nord-est du pays. Que sait-on de leur présence ? Pourquoi cette mission n'avait-elle pas été rendue publique, jusqu'à la publication de cette photo ? Avec Patient Ligodi journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.     Affaire Epstein : que nous apprennent les échanges entre la nièce de Ouattara et l'homme d'affaires ?   Les récents documents publiés par le ministère de la Justice américain concernant l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein ont révélé des liens directs entre Nina Keita et le financier américain. La nièce du président ivoirien Alassane Ouattara et directrice générale adjointe de l'entreprise publique chargée de la gestion des stocks pétroliers, a échangé plusieurs centaines de messages avec lui. Que révèlent ces fichiers ? La justice pourrait-elle se saisir du dossier ? Cette affaire peut-elle fragiliser la présidence ivoirienne ? Avec Bineta Diagne, correspondante permanente de RFI à Abidjan.     Affaire Epstein : nouveau scandale pour Andrew, quelles conséquences pour la famille royale ?   Au Royaume-Uni, le frère cadet du roi Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor été libéré après neuf heures de garde à vue dans le cadre de l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein. Déjà sous le feu des critiques pour ses relations avec l'homme d'affaires, il est maintenant accusé de lui avoir transmis « un rapport confidentiel » sur les possibilités d'investissements internationaux dans la province du Helmand, en Afghanistan. Comment se positionne la famille royale face à ce nouveau scandale ? Que risque le prince déchu Andrew dans cette affaire ? Avec Philip Turle, journaliste britannique, chroniqueur international pour France 24.     CAN 2025 : pourquoi des peines si sévères contre les supporters sénégalais ?   Un mois après la finale houleuse Sénégal-Maroc de la CAN 2025, dix-huit supporters sénégalais, poursuivis pour « hooliganisme », ont été condamnés à de lourdes peines. Ils ont écopé entre trois mois et un an de prison ferme. Comment la justice marocaine justifie-t-elle ce verdict ? Avec Matthias Raynal, correspondant de RFI à Casablanca. 

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Claudia joins Michelle to share how someone who is “really, really scared of heights” became a glider pilot, instructor, and member of the British gliding team. From panic on step ladders to flying at 12,000 feet in Australia, Claudia breaks down the reality of gliding: the tactics, the weather, the landouts in farmers' fields, and the joy of silent flight. She also talks candidly about pressure in competition, being a woman in a male‑dominated aviation world, and how “just going to have fun” transformed her performance on the world stage.Key TakeawaysClaudia's fear and how she flies anywayClaudia still has a genuine fear of heights and can have panic attacks on ladders and chairlifts.In a glider, however, she feels safe and in control—until a vintage open‑cockpit flight triggered a mid‑air panic attack that she had to talk herself through alone.How she fell into gliding and never looked backShe first tried gliding at a small German club while at university in Cologne, after being told, “We're all scared of heights, don't worry.”What competitive gliding really looks likeGlider racing is like “aerial chess” and often compared to sailing: pilots fly a set task around turning points and back to base; fastest wins.Field landings and safety in glidingLanding in farmers' fields (“landing out”) is a normal and trained-for part of cross‑country gliding.Pilots are taught how to pick safe fields, plan a circuit, and land smoothly; most landouts are “non‑events.”Gliders have a single main wheel, can be disassembled on site, and trailered home. August stubble fields are ideal, as they minimise damage to crops and aircraft.Gliders, engines and why she feels safer without oneA glider is essentially a normal aircraft without an engine: same controls (rudder, ailerons, elevator), but designed to glide efficiently.Many modern gliders have small retractable engines for “limping home,” but Claudia's 51‑year‑old glider doesn't.She actually relaxes in the motor glider only once she's in the landing circuit with the throttle closed—“Now I'm in a glider. Now I know what I'm doing.”Travel, childhood and a life of exploringClaudia was born in Afghanistan and grew up in countries like Nigeria, Bangladesh and Ivory Coast due to her father's work in development projects.Returning to Germany at eight, she already knew she wanted to live abroad and travel—and still feels childlike excitement on big commercial aircraft.Dealing with pressure and rediscovering funAfter rapid progress—first comp in 2006, first Women's Worlds in 2013—she began putting huge pressure on herself.One nationals with eight amazing flying days was “miserable” because of self‑imposed expectations.Her turning point: ignore yesterday's scores, focus only on today's flight, and prioritise fun. Once she did that, her flying improved and results followed (including a silver medal at the Women's World Gliding Championship in the UK).Timestamps [00:01:34] – Claudia introduced on the “She Who Dares Wins” podcast[00:02:00] – “Really scared of heights… and a British gliding team member”[00:04:16] – First gliding lesson in Germany and signing up the same day[00:07:38] – What competition gliding is and why it's like sailing[00:13:55] – Landing in farmers' fields and how gliders are taken apart[00:19:18] – Why she feels safer in a glider than in a powered aircraft[00:28:06] – Winning a silver medal at the Women's World Gliding Championship[00:33:43] – Women in gliding, “dinosaurs” and the power of alliesJoin Dare club: https://stan.store/shewhodareswinsShop Merch www.shewhodareswins.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pakistan mengumumkan bahwa militer mereka melancarkan serangan di sepanjang perbatasan dengan Afghanistan, menargetkan tempat persembunyian militan yang dianggap bertanggung jawab atas serangan baru-baru ini di wilayah Pakistan. Juru bicara pemerintah Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, menyatakan bahwa serangan ini terjadi di Provinsi Nangarhar dan Paktika, menewaskan dan melukai puluhan orang, termasuk wanita dan anak-anak. Mujahid menuduh militer Pakistan bertindak untuk menutupi kelemahan keamanan domestik mereka. Di sisi lain, Menteri Informasi Pakistan, Attaullah Tarar, menyebut operasi ini menyasar tujuh kubu Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan beserta afiliasinya. Serangan ini terjadi setelah serangkaian aksi militan di Pakistan, termasuk dua bom bunuh diri di Distrik Bajaur dan Bannu yang menewaskan lebih dari selusin tentara dan seorang anak.

Jon Lee Anderson is considered one of the great foreign correspondents of our time. Since the late 1980s, his on-the-ground reporting in Afghanistan has provided invaluable insight into decades of conflict and political upheaval. For The New Yorker magazine he covered the US-backed Mujahideen's insurrection in Kabul, was an eyewitness to the new war launched by the US against the Taliban and their Al-Qaeda allies within days of the 9/11 attacks, and reported on the supposed quick and easy victory of America while Osama bin Laden was still in hiding.  On February 10, Anderson joins us in person to reflect on his decades-long career, throughout which he has traced the missteps of the US-led war in Afghanistan, now widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the modern era.  Join us live at the Kiln Theatre and ask your questions in the audience  Q&A. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Team Canada settles for silver after 2-1 overtime loss to U-S in Olympic men's hockey final. Olympic officials call for urgent funding boost as Canada's "pay-to-play" model hits a breaking point. Secret Service kills armed Mar-a-Lago intruder who was recently reported missing from North Carolina. Pakistan launches deadly retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan as Taliban warns of a "calculated response." Russia launches massive aerial barrage as Slovakia issues power ultimatum to Ukraine. TSA PreCheck is back online despite the ongoing shutdown.

Join the H-Hour Patron Community at patreon.com/hkpodcasts ***** In this H-Hour Icebreaker, I welcome back Bags Simmons after roughly 18 months since his last appearance on the show. Answering questions submitted by H-Hour Patrons, Bags explains that the British didn't deploy tanks to Afghanistan, but used heavily protected armoured vehicles like Mastiff/Cougar variants, describing restricted visibility, the need to get out and speak with locals, and the major IED risk posed by predictable routes—especially canals—plus his fear of drowning if a vehicle rolled due to welded front doors and heavy rear exits. He argues the Afghanistan campaign's aims shifted from al-Qaeda to the Taliban, lacked coherent long-term strategy, and misunderstood Afghanistan's tribal “donut” dynamic and the Durand Line, concluding there wasn't a clear “win” and the withdrawal was rushed on a US timeline, leaving allies behind despite strong on-the-ground performance. He also discusses pledging allegiance to the Crown and his views on the Royal Family, praising the Queen's 70-year reign and saying Charles has transitioned well while criticizing controversies around Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, before previewing the full podcast.

"Twenty years from now, we are in World War III with Islamists,” Glenn predicts to Bryan Stern, veteran career intelligence officer, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, and the man behind the unbelievable rescue of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. But Bryan says we are already at war — and President Trump knows it. From swapping harrowing stories of the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal to Bryan's firsthand account of being in New York on 9/11, the two dive deep into the brutal realities of modern warfare. Stern recounts the heart-pounding details of his daring rescue of Machado from Maduro's clutches — and thanks President Trump for finally taking out the “piece of crap” Venezuelan dictator. But the threats don't stop in Caracas. The discussion exposes the surprising connections between Maduro's regime and Black Lives Matter and the wide-open chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border. And Glenn asks a very important question: “Is China the biggest threat to America?” As tensions rise, they tackle the looming possibility of Iran's collapse, the ever-present specter of nuclear war, and why Russia may soon be a Muslim nation.        GLENN'S SPONSORS:                   PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “baby,” or visit https://preborn.com/glenn.            Audien Hearing: Finally, an over-the-counter hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound. Visit https://AudienHearing.com and take control of your hearing today.     Good Ranchers: Bring 100% American meat to your family with Good Ranchers. Visit https://www.goodranchers.com/ and use the promo code GLENN for $25 off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shownotes are AI slop as usual. It's a week late cause nobody bothered to tell me it was recorded. Apologies for lack of freshness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 144, recorded on 12 February. It's Liberal Party leadership spill eve and the boys break down whether Angus Taylor has the numbers to end Susan Ley's tenure — and what sort of baggage he'll carry into the job. From there: a landmark High Court ruling on the Catholic Church's duty of care for survivors of clergy abuse; the protests surrounding Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia; the widening Epstein-Mandelson catastrophe engulfing Keir Starmer; the slow collapse of the Washington Post; Japan's election result and its implications for China; and a packed sports segment covering the T20 World Cup, AFL State of Origin, the Rugby World Cup opener, and the Winter Olympics.Show Notes & Timestamps

Als luisteraar van de Amerika Podcast hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering twee bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Russische perspectief. Rusland blijft doorvechten ondanks het feit dat ze zeer zware verliezen lijden en eigenlijk niets opschieten. Waarom doet het land dit? Economisch gaat het er ook niet voor de wind. Maar of dat ook betekent dat het land in gaat storten is nog maar de vraag. Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van de Amerika Podcast hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering drie bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Amerikaanse perspectief. Onder president Trump is de opstelling van Amerika dramatisch veranderd. Trump legt meer druk op Zelensky dan op Poetin en eigenlijk wil hij gewoon zo snel mogelijk van deze oorlog af. Als hij Poetin daarvoor gelijk moet geven dan doet hij dat. Desondanks zien de leden van onze alliantie Trump als de enige die een doorbraak kan forceren. Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van de Amerika Podcast hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering vier bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Europese perspectief. Wat Europa ook probeert, het wordt door Amerika en Rusland niet als serieuze partner gezien en heeft geen echte plek aan de onderhandelingstafel. Toch zeggen Europese leiders dat Oekraïners ‘onze’ oorlog aan het voeren zijn. Hoe kan Europa die serieuze plek wel bemachtigen en wat betekent een slechte afloop of een slechte vrede voor Oekraïne eigenlijk voor ons? Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van de Amerika Podcast hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering één bespreken we de situatie met een Oekraïense bril. Het front zit muurvast, maar Oekraïne beleeft een zware winter door de Russische aanvallen op energiecentrales. Toch bezwijkt het land niet. Hoe staat het land er in zijn totaliteit voor? Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van Boekestijn en De Wijk hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering vier bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Europese perspectief. Wat Europa ook probeert, het wordt door Amerika en Rusland niet als serieuze partner gezien en heeft geen echte plek aan de onderhandelingstafel. Toch zeggen Europese leiders dat Oekraïners ‘onze’ oorlog aan het voeren zijn. Hoe kan Europa die serieuze plek wel bemachtigen en wat betekent een slechte afloop of een slechte vrede voor Oekraïne eigenlijk voor ons? Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van Boekestijn en De Wijk hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering drie bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Amerikaanse perspectief. Onder president Trump is de opstelling van Amerika dramatisch veranderd. Trump legt meer druk op Zelensky dan op Poetin en eigenlijk wil hij gewoon zo snel mogelijk van deze oorlog af. Als hij Poetin daarvoor gelijk moet geven dan doet hij dat. Desondanks zien de leden van onze alliantie Trump als de enige die een doorbraak kan forceren. Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van Boekestijn en De Wijk hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering twee bespreken we de situatie vanuit het Russische perspectief. Rusland blijft doorvechten ondanks het feit dat ze zeer zware verliezen lijden en eigenlijk niets opschieten. Waarom doet het land dit? Economisch gaat het er ook niet voor de wind. Maar of dat ook betekent dat het land in gaat storten is nog maar de vraag. Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Als luisteraar van Boekestijn en De Wijk hebben we iets extra’s voor je: een nieuwe reeks van De Alliantie. De oorlog in Oekraïne duurt inmiddels al vier jaar. Daarom roept BNR haar geopolitieke alliantie weer bij elkaar. We beschouwen de situatie in Oekraïne vanuit het Oekraïense, Russische, Amerikaanse en Europese perspectief. In aflevering één bespreken we de situatie met een Oekraïense bril. Het front zit muurvast, maar Oekraïne beleeft een zware winter door de Russische aanvallen op energiecentrales. Toch bezwijkt het land niet. Hoe staat het land er in zijn totaliteit voor? Dat bespreken Bernard Hammelburg, Geert Jan Hahn en Rob de Wijk onder leiding van Niels Heithuis. Over de podcast In De Alliantie komen BNR-kopstukken bij elkaar als de situatie daarom vraagt. Met scherpe analyses en duiding bij actuele kwesties. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij onder andere ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Geert Jan Hahn is Europa-verslaggever voor BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij maakt de podcast Make Europe Great Again en is gespecialiseerd in Oost-Europa. Rob de Wijk is hoogleraar internationale betrekkingen aan de Universiteit Leiden, medeoprichter van het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies (HCSS) en bij BNR Nieuwsradio maker van Boekestijn & De Wijk. Presentatie: Niels Heithuis, presentator van De Avondspits op BNR samen met Liesbeth Staats Redactie: Michaël Roele, buitenlandredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio Eindredactie: Wesley Schouwenaars en Frederique Moll Montage: Jeanne HeeremansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What happens when the war goes on without you? Retired Army Master Sergeant Marcus McClain shares his journey from rural Indiana to multiple combat deployments, being wounded in Afghanistan, and facing the unexpected identity crisis that followed leaving the military. For nearly twenty years, he was “Sergeant Mac.” His purpose was clear. His mission mattered. His tempo was relentless. But when he found himself in a hospital bed in Germany realizing the war was continuing without him, something shifted. In this conversation, Marcus opens up about the dangerous trap of tying your identity to a title, rank, or profession. He shares the struggle of transitioning out of the Army at 38 years old and discovering he didn’t know who he was outside of the uniform. Success and drive masked deeper issues. Anger, restlessness, and burnout began to surface. Eventually, he had to confront a hard truth: maybe the problem wasn’t everyone else. Maybe it was him. We talk about faith, humility, and the two words that have reshaped his life: grace and rest. For a high performer who has always led from the front, learning to slow down and let God lead has been one of the hardest battles yet. Marcus also explains how rucking became more than fitness it became a tool for mental clarity, spiritual focus, and intentional space to hear from God without distraction. Whether you’re a veteran navigating transition, a leader in the corporate world, or someone who feels lost when the mission changes, this episode will challenge you to separate who you are from what you do. Your job may be important, but it is not your identity. Learn more about GORUCK: https://www.goruck.com Hit Subscribe, share this episode with your community, and drop a comment on what landed hardest for you. Want more reinforcement? Subscribe to our newsletter, The Forward Edge, to go beyond the podcast and dig deeper into these topics and more: https://marchordie.substack.com! Join us daily for encouragement and biblical truth with the Mighty Oaks Daily Devotional, you can sign up for reminders: https://mightyoaksprograms.org/daily-devotional or text JOIN to (832) 333-8794 Follow March or Die:https://instagram.com/MarchOrDie https://Facebook.com/MarchOrDieShow https://TikTok.com/March_or_Die Follow Jeremy:https://instagram.com/jeremystalnecker https://jeremystalnecker.com Follow Sean:https://instagram.com/seantopgunkennard https://youtube.com/@SeanTopGunKennard Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Epstein List Meltdown, RFK & Kid Rock's “Bro Workout,” and NYC's Print-Money Housing Plan Dan and Corey riff on the awkwardly named “12 day war” and the possibility of another Iran conflict, arguing U.S. war cycles and shifting goalposts (from nukes to missiles/protests) mirror past regime-change disasters like Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. They spend time on Epstein, insisting elites across both parties are implicated, questioning why there's no major public uprising, and describing how internet “fog” and clips like the Leslie Wexner deposition hot-mic muddy real accountability. Comedy bits include Dan's vivid dream about arranging a Jake Paul–sanctioned fight with Tim Pool, plus a long roast of an RFK Jr./Kid Rock workout video. They mock AOC's Munich foreign-policy “word salad,” praise Tim Burchett's anti-DOJ/uniparty rant, and hammer NYC socialist-style housing proposals (government-funded rent, printing money), warning rent caps and higher property taxes lead to slums. The episode closes by tying inflation to war spending (via a Dave Smith clip) and criticizing Democrats for not releasing Epstein files or pursuing indictments sooner. 00:00 Welcome to Libservative: War Jokes & the ‘12-Day War' Name 02:02 This Week's Rundown: AOC, Aliens, Epstein Fallout & More 02:59 Cutting Back on Booze = Vivid Dreams (Jake Paul vs Tim Pool) 06:36 RFK Jr + Kid Rock's ‘Ultra-Gay' Workout Video Breakdown 11:17 Epstein List: Why No Mass Protests & Why ‘It's All of Them' 18:11 Wexner Deposition Hot Mic & How the Internet Warps Everything 23:50 Accountability Crisis: Monarchy vs ‘Republic, If You Can Keep It' 28:50 DC Is One Party: Shutdown Votes, Schumer/Pelosi, and the Massey Feud 34:47 Iran War Watch: Mission Accomplished Theater & Moving Goalposts 41:08 Regime Change Blowback: Libya, Iraq, Syria as Warnings 42:45 War Isn't a Marvel Movie: The Real Costs of “Quick” Strikes 45:39 Ron Paul Was Right: Predictable Middle East Outcomes & Inflation at Home 46:56 Escalation Signals: Base Evacuations, Military Assets, and Israel's Endgame 49:10 “They Want to Be Freed” Myth: Rally-'Round-the-Flag & Speaking for Other Nations 55:53 From Foreign Wars to Domestic Freedom: Ali, Hampton, MLK & Class vs Race 01:04:43 Pivot to NYC Politics: Zoran Mamdani's Housing Plan Under the Microscope 01:07:18 ‘Housing Is a Right'? Libertarian Case Against Forced Subsidies 01:17:22 Printing Money for Rent: Incentives, Slumlords, and the Education Pipeline 01:21:50 Why Socialists Misread Economics: Wealth Creation, Scarcity, and “Greed” 01:23:38 Greed, rent caps & property taxes: how you create slums 01:26:12 “Socialism honeymoon” and the inevitable blame game 01:27:12 Parks & Rec ‘Ice Town' analogy for bankrupting a city 01:28:53 Argentina under Milei: inflation down, protests up, and labor reform 01:35:27 AOC's Munich word salad & the ‘unimpressive' Congress problem 01:45:15 Tim Burchett on the DOJ ‘sewer' and Washington cover-ups 01:54:04 Shrink the feds: blackpill voting, inflation, and war spending 01:56:39 Dave Smith on Rogan: wars, money printing, and who inflation helps 02:02:36 Epstein files & DOJ ‘independence': Blakely's rant + show wrap  

Tristan Hughes and Dr Adrian Goldsworthy continue the special series on Alexander the Great, delving into the epic sieges of Tyre and Gaza in 332 BC, and Alexander's triumphant campaign through Egypt. They explore the strategic brilliance at the Battle of Gaugamela, the fall of Persepolis, and the eventual demise of Darius III. As Alexander's army pushes further east, tackling internal conspiracies and relentless combat, they traverse the formidable landscapes of Bactria and Afghanistan, capturing Alexander's the blend of military genius, relentless ambition, and the complex legacy of one of history's most formidable commanders.MOREThe Ancient AmazonListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Walls of BabylonListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "The U.S. should strike Iran: a) To eliminate its nuclear capability, b) To change its leadership, c) Both, d) Neither." With U.S. aircraft carriers deployed and reports of escalating military positioning in the Middle East, Michael asks whether America is closer to striking Iran than most realize. If Iranian nuclear facilities were previously described as “obliterated,” why is new action on the table? And what would regime change actually look like — especially given lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan? Featuring insights from Admiral James Stavridis and a look at Iranian public sentiment, Michael questions whether the case for military action has truly been made — and whether the public is paying attention. Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please rate, review, and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson chats with Adam Keys, an Army veteran and comedian, about his incredible journey of resilience, comedy, and advocacy. Adam shares his experiences as an Afghanistan war survivor, his transition to stand-up comedy, and the importance of humor in dealing with life's challenges, not in that particular order. He also discusses accessibility issues, the impact of his injuries on his identity, and his bold approach to tackling tough topics on stage. Tune in for a real conversation filled with laughter and valuable insights on perseverance. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Adam Keys: Comedian and Veteran 01:39 Rapid Fire Questions with Adam 03:09 Adam's Journey: From Army to Comedy 08:05 Life After Injury: Embracing a New Reality 10:53 Advocacy and Humor: Breaking Barriers 14:48 Turning Frustrations into Comedy 15:32 Travel Challenges and Solutions 17:29 Dating Adventures Post-Injury 19:07 Performing for Different Audiences 24:32 Booking Challenges as a Disabled Comic 26:28 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts A Quote from Adam “ Whatever your fight may be, just keep fighting, but don't be weird.” ~ Adam Keys Big Picture & Bold Moves

Onder minister van Homeland Security Kristi Noem verschuift de prioriteit van de kustwacht van het redden van mensen naar het deporteren van migranten. Binnen de Amerikaanse kustwacht groeit de onvrede over die koerswijziging. Volgens berichtgeving van NBC News zou Noem in een vroeg stadium een toestel hebben laten terugroepen uit een zoekactie naar een vermiste kustwachter, om een deportatievlucht niet te vertragen. De minister van Binnenlandse Veiligheid bouwt tegelijk aan haar eigen comfort met luxe toestellen en woont ze in de officiële ambtswoning van de kustwacht. Ook haar adviseur Corey Lewandowski is daar een graag geziene gast. Noem en Lewandowski zouden in een affaire verwikkeld zijn. De Trump-regering probeert een gedeeltelijke shutdown van Homeland Security te managen terwijl ICE, dankzij royale budgetten, nauwelijks pijn voelt. Luchthavenbeveiligers dreigen opnieuw onbetaald door te moeten werken, met kans op lange rijen en personeelsverloop. Binnen Trumps team groeit de twijfel over Noems positie, maar Trump ziet voorlopig geen reden voor ontslag. Ook staat de burgerrechtenbeweging stil bij de dood van Jesse Jackson, die miljoenen Amerikanen met ‘I am somebody’ politieke stem gaf. Zijn erfenis werkt door in het huidige debat over macht, minderheden en de grenzen van politieke onschendbaarheid. De spanning tussen idealen van gelijkheid en de harde veiligheidsstaat wordt zo pijnlijk zichtbaar. Over de Amerika Podcast In de Amerika Podcast nemen Bernard Hammelburg en Jan Postma je mee naar het Amerika van nu: een land dat onder Donald Trump opnieuw in rap tempo verandert. Wat betekent zijn beleid voor Amerikanen in rode én blauwe staten, voor de democratie? Wat is er nog over van the American Dream? Wat verandert Trumps koers voor ons in Europa? Hier hoor je de verhalen van de Amerikanen zelf. We nemen je mee naar het land van adembenemende landschappen, countrymuziek uit de autoradio en diners langs de highway. Maar natuurlijk ook juist naar de mavericks die deze clichés doorbreken. De Amerika Podcast zoekt naar de ziel van Amerika. Buitenlandcommentator Bernard Hammelburg vanuit New York en Amsterdam, correspondent Jan Postma vanuit Washington DC of ergens in een van de vijftig staten. Die zoektocht doen we samen met jou, want de Amerika Podcast is niet compleet zonder de vragen van onze luisteraars. Elke donderdag in je podcastfeed! Heb je een vraag, opmerking, kritiek of een compliment. Mail dan naar dewereld@bnr.nl of spreek je vraag in op de Amerika Podcast Whatsapp: 06-28135020. En wie weet win je de Amerika Podcast koffiebeker. Over de makers Bernard Hammelburg is buitenlandcommentator en columnist voor BNR Nieuwsradio en het FD, en presentator van BNR De Wereld. Als oorlogsverslaggever was hij o.a. ooggetuige van de Culturele Revolutie in China, de revolutie in Iran en de oorlogen in Vietnam, het Midden-Oosten en Afghanistan. Hij was twintig jaar correspondent in de VS. Hij verdeelt zijn tijd tussen zijn woonplaatsen Amsterdam en New York. Jan Postma is Amerikanist en werkt sinds 2009 waar hij meerdere programma's gepresenteerde waaronder BNR Bouwmeesters, Boekenstijn&de Wijk en Zakendoen. Sinds 2018 is hij correspondent in de Verenigde Staten, woonachtig in Washington D.C. Naast de Amerika Podcast maakt hij onder meer Postma in Amerika en is hij regelmatig te horen in de Ochtend‑ en Avondspits. Hij is tevens auteur van het boek De Trump Fluisteraars. Redactie Luc de Klerk Montage Jeanne Heeremans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long considered a transit route, Pakistan is now emerging as a major hub for both drug production and consumption. This shift follows the upheaval triggered by the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

Seit August 2021 regieren in Afghanistan die radikal-islamistischen Taliban, schränken die Rechte von Frauen extrem ein und gehen gegen Regimekritiker vor. Die Bundesregierung erkennt sie als Regierung nicht an, aber schiebt unter anderem verurteilte Straftäter aus Deutschland nach Afghanistan ab. Dahinter steckt ein offenbar brisanter Deal zwischen Vertretern des Bundesinnenministeriums und ranghohen Taliban, das erzählt in dieser 11KM-Folge Peter Hornung, der als ARD-Korrespondent seit Jahren über Afghanistan berichtet und oft vor Ort recherchiert hat. Peter hat zusammen mit BR-Journalistin Christine Auerbach recherchiert – die gesamte Recherche hört ihr auch in der neuesten Staffel des BR-Podcasts “Die Entscheidung”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/die-entscheidung-politik-die-uns-bis-heute-praegt/urn:ard:show:e7bcaf8eea1771e3/ In dieser früheren 11KM-Folge geht es um die schwierige Situation der Frauen in Afghanistan „Überwacht und eingesperrt: Was vom Leben in Afghanistan bleibt”: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Afghanistan Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Marc Hoffmann Mitarbeit: Claudia Schaffer, Nicole Dienemann Host: David Krause Produktion: Ruth-Maria Ostermann, Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Christine Dreyer und Simon Laumayer Planung: Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

Wir springen ins 11. Jahrhundert, und sprechen über ein Schwert. Ein Schwert, das nach hunderten Jahren aus dem Fluss Witham in England gefischt wurde, über das wir aber eigentlich sehr wenig wissen. Wir versuchen sein mögliches Leben nachzuzeichnen, und sprechen dabei über Stahl aus Afghanistan, Schwertschmieden im Rheinland und die Bedeutung, die ein Schwert ganz abseits vom Schlachtfeld hatte. //Erwähnte Folgen - GAG158: Al-Biruni und die erste Globalgeschichte – https://gadg.fm/158 - GAG191: Aethelfled - Warrior Queen of Mercia – https://gadg.fm/191 - GAG414: Ibn Fadlān und die Reise zur Wolga – https://gadg.fm/414 - GAG519: Die Warägergarde – https://gadg.fm/519 Literatur - Androshchuk, Fedir. Viking Swords: Swords and Social Aspects of Weaponry in Viking Age Societies. Stockholm: Statens historiska museer, 2014. - Brunning, Sue. The Sword in Early Medieval Northern Europe: Experience, Identity, Representation. Boydell Press, 2019. - Davidson, Hilda R. Ellis. The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England: Its Archaeology and Literature. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 1962/1994. - DeVries, Kelly. The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066. Boydell & Brewer Ltd, 1999. - Halsall, Guy. Warfare and Society in the Barbarian West, 450-900. London: Routledge, 2003. - Jones, Robert W. A Cultural History of the Medieval Sword: Power, Piety and Play. Woodbridge: Boydell Press, 2023. - Maryon, Herbert. "A Sword of the Viking Period from the River Witham." The Antiquaries Journal 30, no. 3-4 (1950): 175-179. - Moilanen, Mikko. Marks of Fire, Value and Faith: Swords with Ferrous Inlays in Finland during the Late Iron Age (ca. 700-1200 AD). Turku: Suomen keskiajan arkeologian seura, 2016. - Morris, Marc. The Norman Conquest: The Battle of Hastings and the Fall of Anglo-Saxon England. London: Hutchinson, 2012. - Oakeshott, Ewart. Records of the Medieval Sword. Boydell Press, 2006. - Raffield, Ben. "'A River of Knives and Swords': Ritually Deposited Weapons in English Watercourses and Wetlands during the Viking Age." European Journal of Archaeology 17, no. 4 (2014): 630-655. - Williams, Alan. The Sword and the Crucible: A History of the Metallurgy of European Swords up to the 16th Century. Leiden: Brill, 2012. - British Museum: "Sword with inscription +LEUTLRIT". Inventarnummer 1848,1021.1. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1848-1021-1 Das Folgenbild zeigt ein Ulfberhtschwert. //Aus unserer Werbung Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/GeschichtenausderGeschichte //Geschichten aus der Geschichte jetzt auch als Brettspiel! Werkelt mit uns am Flickerlteppich! Gibt es dort, wo es auch Becher, T-Shirts oder Hoodies zu kaufen gibt: https://geschichte.shop // Wir sind jetzt auch bei CampfireFM! Wer direkt in Folgen kommentieren will, Zusatzmaterial und Blicke hinter die Kulissen sehen will: einfach die App installieren und unserer Community beitreten: https://www.joincampfire.fm/podcasts/22 //Wir haben auch ein Buch geschrieben: Wer es erwerben will, es ist überall im Handel, aber auch direkt über den Verlag zu erwerben: https://www.piper.de/buecher/geschichten-aus-der-geschichte-isbn-978-3-492-06363-0 Wer unsere Folgen lieber ohne Werbung anhören will, kann das über eine kleine Unterstützung auf Steady oder ein Abo des GeschichteFM-Plus Kanals auf Apple Podcasts tun. Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast bei Apple Podcasts oder wo auch immer dies möglich ist rezensiert oder bewertet. Wir freuen uns auch immer, wenn ihr euren Freundinnen und Freunden, Kolleginnen und Kollegen oder sogar Nachbarinnen und Nachbarn von uns erzählt! Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Reviving the Citizen Soldier Ethos. War Face vs Society. Remembering the Founder's Vision. Lessons Learned in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Army Ranger Adrian Bonenberger has just thrown his hat in the ring for Governor of Connecticut — as an independent. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Paul Rieckhoff, Bonenberger unveils the centerpiece of his campaign: reviving the Connecticut State Guard as a voluntary, citizen-soldier force that would decentralize defense, create meaningful service opportunities for ordinary Americans, and counter the overreach of a federal government that has increasingly turned law enforcement into a militarized tool against its own citizens. The two combat veterans pull no punches on ICE — comparing its enforcement culture to the military's "warrior ethos" and explaining why deploying a kill-or-be-killed mindset against civilians is not just dangerous, but a fundamental betrayal of the founders' vision. Bonenberger draws on his experiences training troops in Afghanistan and volunteer fighters in Ukraine to make the case that America's civil-military divide is a national security vulnerability — and that a voluntary state guard is the constitutional remedy hiding in plain sight. Bonenberger also reflects on post-industrial New England, why Congress is effectively unfixable, ballot access hurdles facing independent candidates, and why he believes the governor's office is where real change can happen on day one. About Adrian Bonenberger: Adrian Bonenberger is an Army Ranger, Afghanistan combat veteran, journalist, and author. He co-founded American Veterans for Ukraine alongside Paul Rieckhoff and Bonnie Carroll and has lectured at Springfield College in Massachusetts. He is now running for Governor of Connecticut as an independent. -WATCH video of this episode on our YouTube channel. -Learn more and support Adrian's candidacy for Governor of Connecticut here. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Bleigh is the son and grandson of Army veterans. He joined the U.S. Army in 1986, fully expecting to be an infantryman throughout his service. When he returned to civilian life eighteen years later, Bleigh had spent 14 years in Army Special Forces and was a veteran of Afghanistan, Iraq, the Gulf War, and the conflict in Somalia.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, MSG Bleigh tells us about his service in the Gulf War with the 82nd Airborne Division and the lessons he learned there that helped the rest of his years in uniform. Then he talks about selection and qualifying for Special Forces, being deployed as a weapons sergeant in Somalia, how he responded when the mission in Somalia turned deadly, and training to be a medic after returning home.Following the 9/11 Al Qaeda terrorist attacks, Bleigh and ODA 595 were among the first U.S. units to set foot in Afghanistan. Now often referred to as the Horse Soldiers, the unit teamed up with elements of the Northerrn Alliance to force the Taliban from power. Bleigh reflects on the toughest fighting in Afghanistan and being one of very few medics on the ground there.Finally, he details his two tours in Iraq, including the initial invasion and the early, successful hunt for key enemy figures. He then describes a very different second tour, one marked by relentless enemy IED's and maddening rules of engagement.

In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council-participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.rnrnMore recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit to Syria and Lebanon was on the agenda, as well as topics related to Bosnia, Sudan, Palestine, Afghanistan, and others. At the helm is Ambassador Samuel ?bogar, who brings a wealth of policy knowledge and experience to the table. There may be few others with such timely insights on global affairs that have recently dominated the headlines.rnrnIn addition to his term in the Security Council, Ambassador ?bogar has had an impressive diplomatic career. He has served as Slovenia's Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador to the US, and Head of the EU Delegation to Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Show Notes:Emilie is a an AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide but she likes lots of things that have nothing to do with mountains: cats, true crime podcasts, and books about early Arctic exploration to name a few. When she is guiding, she's a generalist and finds equal enjoyment on sunny rock climbs, steep ice, and snowy slopes. If she's not home in Salt Lake City, UT, she likes traveling the world….the more unusual the place, the better!Emilie's Links:http://www.emiliedrinkwater.comEpisode Intro:Dear listeners of the Female Guides Requested Podcast, welcome back. This is your host Ting Ting from Las Vegas. Today I am joined by a veteran of the guiding world, Emilie Drinkwater. With over 25 years of experience, Emilie's career has taken her from the rugged ice of the Adirondacks to pioneering leadership programs for women in Afghanistan. As an IFMGA-certified guide and a member of the AMGA instructor team, she brings a wealth of knowledge on what it means to make guiding a lifelong profession.In this episode, we dive into her transition from the Northeast to the West, the cultural complexities of guiding abroad, and a recent, harrowing health scare that changed her perspective on the risks we take in the mountains. Let's get into the conversation with Emilie Drinkwater.Quotes:On her start in guiding: “I literally begged my way into a job guiding people… Guiding's kind of my only marketable skill at this point. So luckily I like it and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon.”On being a female guide: “I love the title of your podcast because my whole career is like I have these opportunities because a female guide has been requested. And I'm often in a place where I'm… a bit of a rarity.”On the reality of the profession: “Guiding it's a good career for extroverted people, which I'm not. And so, yeah, any job, it's most of the time it's great, but there's definitely times where I'm tired or stressed or have a little feeling of burnout.”On the value of instruction: “I always learn from students… every single program I learned something new and I'm like, ‘Wow, I can't believe I've never seen or heard that before.'”On guiding in Afghanistan: “When we think of terrorists and Taliban… the majority of people in Afghanistan are just generous and kind and they're poor. They don't have money, it's a tough place to live.”On the guide's mindset during a health crisis: “As guides we are really used to being uncomfortable all the time… our tolerance level may be dangerously high. And that is something I've learned is I need to say something sooner if I'm not feeling good.”On finding the right partner: “A perfect partner is somebody who compliments you… somebody that you're on the same page with—they'll support you, but also you have a similar enough skill set.”On the definition of success: “Success begins with a willingness to try… because I think if you tried something you probably learned a lot from it… the success comes in trying and learning from each bit of it.”

1. Claims about U.S. immigration and corruption The U.S. has historically admitted immigrants from countries labeled as “highly corrupt” by Transparency International. Examples mentioned include South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, among others. Vetting immigrants from these countries is “nearly impossible” due to poor record‑keeping, bribery, and document fraud. 2. Reference to Trump administration policies Donald Trump previously restricted immigration from certain nations via executive orders. These restrictions were due to corruption concerns and an inability to verify documents from those regions. 3. Criticism of the Biden administration The Biden administration continued issuing visas to individuals from these “corrupt” nations, citing specific visa numbers (e.g., Venezuelan admissions). Allowing potentially unvetted migrants into the U.S. 4. Concerns about fraudulent documents Applicants in corrupt nations can obtain fake documents—birth certificates, police records, passports, diplomas—via bribes. This is presented as a major risk to U.S. vetting systems. 5. Political commentary on Democratic leaders Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Gavin Newsom are criticized for acknowledging migration problems while also condemning Trump’s approach. Democrats are both: admitting migration has become “destabilizing” and simultaneously criticizing U.S. border enforcement agencies. 6. Claims of “chaos” caused by Democratic policies The narrative argues that Democrats created disorder at the border and in U.S. cities. The author asserts Trump is “cleaning up the mess” and that this angers political opponents. 7. Accusations of unfair comparisons to authoritarian regimes Democrats comparing U.S. immigration enforcement agencies to authoritarian “secret police” or Nazi‑like forces. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was 1980, and the Olympics were to be held in Moscow against the backdrop of the Cold War. When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, President Jimmy Carter called for a boycott of the games, leaving Puerto Rican athletes uncertain of their participation. But Alberto Mercado and two other young Puerto Rican boxers were determined to represent Puerto Rico. This is a story about fighting for visibility on the global stage, and the heartbreak and triumph that athletes experience outside of the ring when politics and sports mix. Can't wait for the next episode? Join Futuro+ for early access to the whole season, ad-free listening, and exclusive bonus content for La Brega http://futuromediagroup.org/joinplus.¿No puedes esperar al próximo episodio? Únete a Futuro+ y disfruta de la temporada completa por adelantado, sin anuncios y con contenido exclusivo de La Brega http://futuromediagroup.org/joinplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lieutenant General Mike Fenzel recently retired as a three-star Army General. He most recently served as the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, navigating one of the world's most complex geopolitical landscapes. His career is defined by high-stakes leadership, ranging from the immediate aftermath of the September 11th attacks, where he was stationed in the bunker alongside Vice President Dick Cheney, to multiple deployments to Afghanistan, to commanding an airborne brigade of 5,500 paratroopers. Beyond the battlefield, Fenzel is a scholar of strategic decision-making. His book, No Miracles, analyzes the internal Soviet failures during their occupation of Afghanistan.In this episode of Summation, Mike and Auren discuss:Why the Soviets took four years to exit AfghanistanLessons from leading security cooperation in JerusalemIsrael's dominance in security techWhy US foreign policy experts keep failingYou can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mike Fenzel on LinkedIn.

Frank Weisser is a two-time Blue Angels Pilot who was deployed in combat three separate times, including to Afghanistan and Iraq. He has accumulated more than 5,000 flight hours and nearly 500 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include multiple Meritorious Service Medals, Strike Flight Air Medals and various personal and unit awards. Because of his experience flying at extreme low altitudes and inverted, he was the pilot for the most complex and memorable air combat scenes in Top Gun: Maverick. His book is titled Lead Solo: Learning Life's Vectors from an F/A-18 Blue Angel Aviator.  Summary Frank Weisser's career sits at a rare intersection: Navy fighter pilot, two-time Blue Angels pilot, combat deployments, and the low-altitude stunt flying that helped make Top Gun: Maverick feel real. Early in the conversation, Frank reframes what looks like "crazy risk" from the outside into a disciplined craft: aviation is inherently dangerous, but the real skill is identifying known risks and systematically mitigating them through the right people, the right preparation, and the right standards.   The episode then rewinds to a formative disappointment: Frank entered the Naval Academy intent on becoming a SEAL, didn't get selected, and had to confront a painful identity-level failure. What changed his trajectory wasn't a new goal, but a reframing of motivation from "how I serve" to "that I serve," even if the role wasn't what he originally wanted. That lesson becomes a through-line for everything that follows: mission first, ego second, and meaning found in the sacrifice itself.   From there, Frank breaks down what makes the Blue Angels such a high-functioning team. "Glad to be here" isn't a slogan; it's a culture-building mechanism rooted in gratitude, humility, and the idea that the work is bigger than the individual. The team reinforces that culture through small, repeatable behaviors and through the "great equalizer" effect of an environment that demands confidence without cockiness.   Finally, the conversation translates elite aviation into practical leadership. Frank shares specific approaches to focus (compartmentalizing distractions), decision-making under pressure (the discipline to "underreact in the extreme"), trust-building (earned trust through vulnerability and consistency), and learning velocity (a debrief culture that prioritizes what went wrong so tomorrow gets better). Woven through it all is his definition of excellence: pushing past comfort, taking measured risks, being willing to fail, and then rebuilding smarter.   Takeaways ·        Risk isn't eliminated in high-stakes work; it's acknowledged upfront and managed through preparation, expertise, and process. ·        "Mission first" is a practical operating system, not a motivational poster. It keeps ego from quietly taking over. ·        Gratitude can be engineered into culture through small rituals, and those rituals compound into trust and performance. ·        Confidence is required, but cockiness is actively corrected by a team that refuses to let anyone go rogue. ·        Compartmentalization is a skill: name the distraction, surface it with the team when needed, then "do not disturb" your mind for the task. ·        When you're solo, focus comes back to priorities: stop saying "I didn't have time" and tell the truth about what wasn't a priority. ·        Fear shrinks when you're properly prepared: know the systems, memorize the critical failures, rehearse in simulation, then execute. ·        The best operators train themselves to underreact. Even one second of composure can be the difference between solving the right problem and making it worse. ·        Trust is built fastest through earned vulnerability and consistency, not "blind trust." ·        Excellence, in Frank's words, is helping yourself and others attempt what feels out of reach, being willing to fail, and restarting with better intelligence.   Notes: Book: Lead Solo: Learning Life's Vectors from an F/A-18 Blue Angel Aviator Frank Weisser leadership consulting: https://frankweisser.net/  

Most entrepreneurs build businesses, Diane Canada builds movements that transform culture through faith-driven leadership and healing. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Diane Canada, national TV commentator, podcast host, speaker, and author of the Lady Up America series. After losing her brother to the invisible wounds of war from Afghanistan, Diane ran for TN State House, launched a national training movement for Christian women, and appeared on Newsmax, News Nation, and Fox News. This conversation dives into: How her brother's death reshaped her entire purpose Why she ran for TN State House in 2020 and what losing taught her The cost of politics: losing friends, family, and her relationship with her adult son What "Lady Up" really means: growing up in your faith, not feminist dominance Her consulting work helping women-owned businesses in crisis How professional songwriting taught her world class messaging skills The single biggest mindset shift women experience in her training workshops Why she's convinced we're living in the last days, and what that changes Appearing on hostile news networks vs. friendly ones: is being the "conservative punching bag" worth it? How music, entrepreneurship, and politics all prepared her for cultural leadership Her upcoming book Lady Up in These Last Days releasing Spring 2026 If you're searching for purpose beyond profit, want to lead with faith in a hostile culture, or need to know how to influence without confrontation — this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about Christian leadership in America today.