Podcasts about alliances

BB28 Monday Live Feed Update July 20, 2026 You can also watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 turns tense as the core alliance battles over whether to use the Veto on Melody or Lyric, with twists and strategy piling up on Day 13. Host Taran Armstrong, joined by Aman on this live feed update, recaps a slower but crucial day filled with deal-making, fake breakups, and shifting loyalty. Devens is the current HoH and holds the Veto, with nomination targets Jason, Lyric, and Melody. The big question is who comes off the block, as Devens plans a backdoor attempt at Rome. Houseguests pull every trick—Rome and Lyric fake a breakup to sway Devens, while Kamu and Drew push for Melody to come down instead, aiming to capitalize on her willingness to flip sides. Alliance friction grows as Dee and Angela resist the move, suspecting Drew's motives. Meanwhile, Barrett's standing erodes with key players, and Lala and Taylor openly doubt his floater status. Social game gets messier as Lyric shamelessly flirts with Chuk to keep suspicion off Rome, and Drew's efforts to stay off the radar only make him a bigger target among the vets, especially Angela and Dee. Taran Armstrong notes Devens waffles between using the Veto on Lyric or Melody, weighing shifting alliance math over personal promises. Aman points out Kamu's Survivor-style push for straightforward strategy, arguing that backdooring should stay simple. The fake Lyric-Rome breakup fools most of the house, even the veteran players, creating chaos in trust and vote counting. Angela and Dee debate nominating Drew as a pawn to “test” his loyalty, worried more about him than their known enemies. Lala and Jason discuss targeting Devens next, revealing cracks among the non-HoH side. Alliances fracture as trust wanes, and the power center fixates on whether keeping Melody or Lyric best protects their numbers. Will Devens' team pick the right person to save, or will a fake breakup and mounting paranoia come back to bite them next week? Listen to the full episode for every deal, double-cross, and diary room side-eye in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:32 Veto Dilemma and Lyric Breakup Plan 10:26 Drew Fights For Melody's Game 13:35 Alliance Doubts in Big Brother House 18:05 Lyric's Ploy Sways the Vets 22:37 Rome's Campaign and Jason's Moves 28:21 Drew's Position Threatened by Allies 34:52 Lyric's Flirtation Tactics in Big Brother 39:37 Rome Reveals Breakup Is Fake 44:16 Dee Throws Drew Under the Bus 51:04 Rome and Lyric's Secret Reunion 55:41 Devens Explains Veto Decision to Melody 62:08 Lala Turns Against Rome Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Monday Live Feed Update July 20, 2026 You can also watch this podcast on YouTube! Big Brother 28 turns tense as the core alliance battles over whether to use the Veto on Melody or Lyric, with twists and strategy piling up on Day 13. Host Taran Armstrong, joined by Aman on this live feed update, recaps a slower but crucial day filled with deal-making, fake breakups, and shifting loyalty. Devens is the current HoH and holds the Veto, with nomination targets Jason, Lyric, and Melody. The big question is who comes off the block, as Devens plans a backdoor attempt at Rome. Houseguests pull every trick—Rome and Lyric fake a breakup to sway Devens, while Kamu and Drew push for Melody to come down instead, aiming to capitalize on her willingness to flip sides. Alliance friction grows as Dee and Angela resist the move, suspecting Drew's motives. Meanwhile, Barrett's standing erodes with key players, and Lala and Taylor openly doubt his floater status. Social game gets messier as Lyric shamelessly flirts with Chuk to keep suspicion off Rome, and Drew's efforts to stay off the radar only make him a bigger target among the vets, especially Angela and Dee. Taran Armstrong notes Devens waffles between using the Veto on Lyric or Melody, weighing shifting alliance math over personal promises. Aman points out Kamu's Survivor-style push for straightforward strategy, arguing that backdooring should stay simple. The fake Lyric-Rome breakup fools most of the house, even the veteran players, creating chaos in trust and vote counting. Angela and Dee debate nominating Drew as a pawn to “test” his loyalty, worried more about him than their known enemies. Lala and Jason discuss targeting Devens next, revealing cracks among the non-HoH side. Alliances fracture as trust wanes, and the power center fixates on whether keeping Melody or Lyric best protects their numbers. Will Devens' team pick the right person to save, or will a fake breakup and mounting paranoia come back to bite them next week? Listen to the full episode for every deal, double-cross, and diary room side-eye in Big Brother 28. Chapters: 00:00 Big Brother 28 Day Begins 06:32 Veto Dilemma and Lyric Breakup Plan 10:26 Drew Fights For Melody's Game 13:35 Alliance Doubts in Big Brother House 18:05 Lyric's Ploy Sways the Vets 22:37 Rome's Campaign and Jason's Moves 28:21 Drew's Position Threatened by Allies 34:52 Lyric's Flirtation Tactics in Big Brother 39:37 Rome Reveals Breakup Is Fake 44:16 Dee Throws Drew Under the Bus 51:04 Rome and Lyric's Secret Reunion 55:41 Devens Explains Veto Decision to Melody 62:08 Lala Turns Against Rome Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Send us a messageIn end times prophecy, many Bible Scholars see The United Nations as a formidable precursor to the “Beast” of Revelation, due to its pursuit of global governance, international law, and a centralized economic or peace system representing the political alliance of nations that will precede the Return of Christ. But perhaps the most significant role the UN could be playing is in the religious aspect of the Beast's Global Empire.While many are aware of the political, social, and civic roles the UN plays throughout the world, what remains largely unknown is the hidden religious mandate to usher in a global religion, and to keep its ties to the occult. And remember that the systems of the world are ruled by Lucifer with his Satanic agenda at the forefront. To uncover the UN's veiled spiritual agenda, and to establish the connection with Revelation 13,  in Part 1 we'll take a close look at the beliefs and plans of prominent occultists and their offshoots. In Part 2, we'll reveal how this all fits in with the UN, the Rapture, and the Tribulation of God's Wrath upon an unbelieving world.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

GROG & GRYPHON E8 - Alliances  Alliances are made and broken between the good, the ill, the undead, and the grey. While on the river Stigiar, Reyna, Olaff, Arullia and De V'Raltro, have to pull into the dark port of Swordswaggle to make repairs to the Lady Wrath; the very island fiefdom of the DUKE of WYDENBOG! While Bargrador plots the opening salvo of a war with the Blood Queen herself, Belladonna! Another tale of Honor, blood, mysticism and betrayal in the Saga of the Grog and Gryphon… So Hoist a Tankard and Join the Quest! But don't forget thy broadsword!  The Actors in this production were: Matt McLeod as The Duke of Wydenbog Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrior Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne John Dane as DeV'ralto Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red and the Vampire Blood Queen: Belladonna Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Orlaq General: Uthor Kulloq Rob Northrup as the Goblin Murrai Gareth Preston as Alganoir Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, various Orlaq warriors, and Bargrador Colin Snow as various Eunuchs and Lycanna Damaris Mannering as Alithia Adam Lederhos as Duro D'un the Dwarven Prince Douglys of Howl-O as Silverr-O- the Elder of the Lupisians Elaine Barret as Zagrethra David Drage as Urkbar, Demon #1, And Orlaq Warrior #1 David Sobkowiak as Demon #2 Amanda Fitzwater as Octavia Roy C. Dudgeon as the Dwarven King: AROL-DUN Robin Carlisle as Seraphanya Alexa Chipman as Vampire General Alucard Stevie Farnaby as Sardor the Vampire and Eunuch #4 Gwen Jensen Woddard as QUEEN SYLVAIN DRAGONSMITE (Amazonia Queen) Playing the Bloodthirsty Amazonia Warriors: Charlene Harris Diane Spencer Laura Frechette Natasha Lathrop Shannon Hilche Kim Gianopoulos Julie Hoverson

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona Interns: A Summer of Growth and Unexpected Alliances Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Durant un estiu calorós a la ciutat de Barcelona, Júlia es va endinsar en el món laboral com a becària en una oficina moderna situada al cor del districte financer.En: During a hot summer in the city of Barcelona, Júlia ventured into the working world as an intern in a modern office located in the heart of the financial district.Ca: Era un espai ampli amb grans finestres que deixaven entrar molta llum natural, un lloc on les persones es movien amb pressa entre reunions i taules compartides.En: It was a spacious area with large windows that let in plenty of natural light, a place where people moved quickly between meetings and shared desks.Ca: Júlia, estudiant universitària diligent, tenia un objectiu clar: impressionar a la seva supervisora, Laia.En: Júlia, a diligent university student, had a clear goal: to impress her supervisor, Laia.Ca: Laia era coneguda per ser exigent però justa, i Júlia desitjava més que res obtenir una bona recomanació o, amb sort, una oferta de treball per després de graduar-se.En: Laia was known for being demanding but fair, and Júlia wanted nothing more than to receive a good recommendation or, with luck, a job offer after graduating.Ca: Però, des de l'inici, va sentir que les expectatives eren altes.En: However, from the start, she felt that the expectations were high.Ca: Un altre becari, Pau, semblava tenir facilitat per tot.En: Another intern, Pau, seemed to have a knack for everything.Ca: Sempre acabava les tasques amb rapidesa i confiança, mentre que Júlia sovint es trobava atrapada entre documents i terminis.En: He always finished tasks quickly and confidently, while Júlia often found herself trapped between documents and deadlines.Ca: Aquesta situació la feia dubtar de les seves pròpies capacitats.En: This situation made her doubt her own abilities.Ca: Decidida a no rendir-se, Júlia va començar a quedar-se fins tard a l'oficina.En: Determined not to give up, Júlia began staying late at the office.Ca: Va treballar en un projecte exigent, revisant cada detall amb meticulositat.En: She worked on a demanding project, meticulously reviewing every detail.Ca: Però hi havia un moment en què necessitava ajuda.En: But there came a time when she needed help.Ca: Amb un cor bategant ràpidament per l'ansietat, Júlia va decidir demanar-li consell a Pau.En: With a heart beating rapidly from anxiety, Júlia decided to ask Pau for advice.Ca: Tot i el seu recel inicial, Pau es va mostrar sorprenentment obert i va compartir algunes estratègies que l'ajudaven a organitzar-se millor.En: Despite her initial reluctance, Pau was surprisingly open and shared some strategies that helped him organize better.Ca: Amb el temps, va arribar el dia d'una presentació important davant de tot l'equip.En: In time, the day of an important presentation in front of the entire team arrived.Ca: Júlia es va preparar amb molta cura.En: Júlia prepared herself very carefully.Ca: Quan va ser el seu torn, va exposar la seva investigació i propostes amb claredat i creativitat.En: When it was her turn, she presented her research and proposals with clarity and creativity.Ca: Laia, així com altres membres de l'equip, van quedar impressionats.En: Laia, as well as other team members, were impressed.Ca: Tanmateix, en un gir inesperat, Pau va cometre errors durant la seva presentació.En: However, in an unexpected twist, Pau made mistakes during his presentation.Ca: Va ser llavors quan es va fer evident que la seva aparent confiança amagava inseguretats.En: It was then that it became clear that his apparent confidence hid insecurities.Ca: Després de la sessió, Laia va dedicar unes paraules a Júlia, lloant el seu treball dur i el seu talent.En: After the session, Laia dedicated a few words to Júlia, praising her hard work and talent.Ca: Li va prometre recomanacions per a futures oportunitats laborals.En: She promised her recommendations for future job opportunities.Ca: Pau, d'altra banda, va entendre que no sempre podia fer-ho tot sol i va acceptar un projecte menys crític, valorant la importància del treball en equip.En: Pau, on the other hand, realized that he couldn't always do everything alone and accepted a less critical project, appreciating the importance of teamwork.Ca: A mesura que l'estiu arribava al seu final, Júlia havia guanyat confiança en les seves capacitats i havia après el valor de demanar ajuda quan era necessari.En: As the summer came to a close, Júlia had gained confidence in her abilities and had learned the value of asking for help when needed.Ca: Pau va començar a reconèixer els seus temors i va adoptar un enfocament més col·laboratiu.En: Pau began to recognize his fears and adopted a more collaborative approach.Ca: Aquell estiu a l'oficina va ser un temps de creixement i aprenentatge per a tots dos.En: That summer in the office was a time of growth and learning for both of them. Vocabulary Words:the intern: el becari / la becàriathe supervisor: el supervisor / la supervisorathe district: el districtethe goal: l'objectiudiligent: diligentthe expectation: l'expectativathe deadline: el terminispacious: ampli / àmpliathe meeting: la reunióto impress: impressionardemanding: exigentthe recommendation: la recomanaciómeticulously: amb meticulositatthe proposal: la propostaconfidence: la confiançathe heart: el coranxiety: l'ansietatthe strategy: l'estratègiathe research: la investigacióthe twist: el girunexpected: inesperat / inesperadato hesitate: dubtarthe document: el documentthe collaboration: la col·laboracióto review: revisarto remain / to stay: quedar-seto grow: créixerthe ability: la capacitatthe talent: el talentthe mistake: l'error

Immigration law reform and enforcement is a very heated and emotional issue. In recent years, no public policy has been discussed with more outrage, demonization, and disgust. Both sides of the immigration debate demand total victory. But their all-or-nothing approach has resulted in nothing. No major immigration reform legislation has been signed into law in three decades.Perhaps it's time for less emotion and more respect for different points of view. The Braver Angels Citizens Commission on Immigration is working to show Congress and the nation that Americans with differing views on immigration can find common ground. The Commission includes includes citizens from all sides of the issue.Our expert guests in this episode come from opposing sides of the debate. They work closely together and are now friends. Jim Robb and Diego Sanchez are on the leadership team of the Commission, and served as co-chairs at the recent Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia.Diego was nine years old when he arrived in this country from Argentina. Before becoming a US citizen, he was an undocumented college student and DACA recipient. Today he's a policy and strategy leader at the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, helping college and university leaders navigate immigration policy.“Citizenship for me is not just a legal status. It's a responsibility, and that's what I bring to this work: A responsibility to help the country's future.”Jim supports more limits to immigration than Diego. As Vice President of Alliances at NumbersUSA, the nation's largest-member immigration organization he advocates for a modernized system that aims to better serve America's workers and long-term national interests.“It's very hard to pass legislation, especially landmark legislation that affects policies on into the future, but that's what we're trying to do,” says Jim of his work on the Braver Angels Commission. “To get there you have to get to the missing word in American politics, which is actually not compromise. It's agreement and persuasion. The democracy we're all so proud of is built on checks and balances."For Diego, his work together with Jim and others includes a vital space for disagreement. “Disagree better means honest disagreement without contempt. It's refusing to surrender the humanity of the person across from you.”In this episode we mentioned the Braver Angels weekly newsletter about current and upcoming workshops, debates and much more. If you want to receive it, send an email to newsletter@braverangels.org and ask to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Diana and Sam as they break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4, exploring the growing cracks in alliances, the secrets being kept, and the challenges of leadership during the Dance of the Dragons. This week, we discuss Rhaenyra's struggle to find trusted allies, Daemon's mysterious actions, Ormund Hightower's rise as a powerful new threat, Aegon's emotional connection with Sunfyre, and the episode's biggest themes of loyalty, trust, and power. Main Topics: Rhaenyra's leadership struggles and the search for people she can trust Daemon's secret and what it could mean moving forward Ormund Hightower's influence and his role in shaping Prince Daeron Aegon and Sunfyre's emotional reunion Helaena's pregnancy and the changing dynamics among the Greens The impact of war on both the powerful and the smallfolk Timestamps: 00:00 - House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 recap and episode overview 02:08 - Question of the Day: Building your own small council 03:44 - Rhaenyra's leadership struggles and trusted allies 06:23 - Ulf's role as a dragonrider 08:29 - Ormund Hightower's rise and political strategy 09:57 - Daemon's secret and his return to Rhaenyra 11:08 - Helaena's pregnancy and the Greens 12:44 - Tumbleton: Ormund, Daeron, and power 15:01 - Daemon, dragons, and unexpected choices 17:01 - Ormund's influence over Daeron 19:02 - Kat, her family, and Tumbleton 22:16 - Alliances, trust, and key conversations 25:07 - Aegon and Sunfyre's emotional moment 28:34 - Dragon bonds and control 33:54 - The Vale: Daemon, Rhaena, Sheepstealer, and Lady Jeyne Arryn 37:23 - The impact of war on the smallfolk 43:07 - Rhaenyra, Alicent, and complicated relationships 50:23 - Supporting characters and themes 55:09 - Trust, betrayal, and secrets 1:00:41 - Different perspectives and character choices 1:03:28 - Question of the Day answer 1:06:46 - Episode wrap-up and predictions 1:07:18 - TV recommendations 1:14:23 - Movie recommendations including The Long Walk Website: www.screensinfocus.comEmail: screensinfocus@gmail.com Instagram: @screensinfocusFacebook: Screens in FocusTikTok: Screens in FocusYouTube: Screens in Focus Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations: Google Voice: (669) 223-8542 Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

In recent months of the war, Ukraine has managed to hold its front lines and bring war to regular Russians via attacks on infrastructure. That's why Economic Advisor to the President of Ukraine Chrystia Freeland believes Ukraine has flipped the narrative from being the virtuous victim of Russia's aggression to the necessary ally and shield of Europe. This week, she joins Sir Ben Wallace and co-host Kate McCann to make the case for why Ukraine is winning, and why winning on the economic battlefield is equally important to the country's future.  Freeland talks about how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is laying the political groundwork for Ukraine's economic success, the importance of Ukraine's alliances, and why Poland's success story should serve as a model for Ukraine's post-war future. They also discuss Ukraine's strong defense industrial base, the importance of rooting out corruption and the remnants of Soviet ideology for bringing in investment to the country, the challenges of attracting people back to Ukraine, and why victory for Ukraine is a victory for liberal democracy. Plus, In Brief: what Andy Burnham is up against on the UK's defense front as he ascends to the role of Prime Minister, another battle in the Strait of Hormuz reignites conflict between Iran and the United States, and a leadership shakeup in China's People's Liberation Army. In this episode: (00:00) Cold Open and Introduction (02:21) Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham  (04:16) IRGC Proscription Explained (05:20) Renewed Tensions with Iran (09:14) China Military Leadership Shakeup (10:32) Chrystia Freeland On Ukraine (11:35) Is Ukraine Winning? (15:38) Ukrainian Sentiment on the State of War (24:43) Zelenskyy's Political Strategy (29:44) Ukrainian Defense Innovation (33:36) Why Crimea Was A Strategic Blunder for Putin (37:17) Ukraine's Future Economic Vision (42:39) Corruption and Investment in Ukraine (53:32) Rebuilding Ukraine and Returning Home (56:28) Why Allyship is Key for Ukrainian Success (59:48) Reflecting On Politics, Alliances, and the Future of Ukraine Hosted by Sir Ben Wallace (former UK Defense Secretary) and co-host Kate McCann (Political Editor at Times Radio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geopolitical tensions, commodity-price volatility and policy uncertainty have made energy dealmaking more complex, but they haven’t brought it to a halt. On this week’s episode of the ESG Currents podcast, Jalal Nadeem, a faculty member at the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances and an M&A deal-structuring expert, joins Shaheen Contractor, Bloomberg Intelligence senior sustainable finance research analyst, to explore the evolution of energy transactions. They discuss where M&A activity is emerging across the energy transition, why innovative deal structures are becoming more common, how AI is reshaping negotiations and what investors should watch as the landscape continues to shift.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BB28 Premiere Recap Big Brother 28 kicks off with chaos and confusion as Rob Cesternino hosts this premiere Recap alongside Taran Armstrong, welcoming guests Melissa Deni and Pooya. The house is left in shock after a wild twist involving dinosaurs, time travel, and a reality TV legend meeting a bizarre fate, setting a tense and unpredictable mood right from the jump. The panel digs into the BB28 premiere's headline moment: Rachel Reilly's dramatic exit, chased by a faux velociraptor and thrown into a volcano, leaving fans and houseguests stunned and scrambling for answers. Melissa and Pooya debate the impact of the time-travel twist, wondering whether the “house time machine” could undo Rachel's departure or play into future buybacks. Only the three returning icons, Angela, Rick Devens, and a soon-to-be-revealed third, compete for the first HoH, forcing the BB28 newbies into immediate deal-making as they battle for safety. The group highlights misplays from early strategizers like Jason and LaTrice, who signal their intent to go after previous players right in front of the power-holders. Comic relief breaks out with the high-velocity slime challenge and themed comp sets, while social dynamics begin to take shape as showmances, alliances, and floaters navigate day-one confusion. Rachel Reilly's shocking “death by volcano” prompts speculation about whether a time machine twist could bring her back into the game. Only returning icons compete for HoH, putting pressure on newbies to form alliances fast or risk becoming early targets. Jason and LaTrice draw heat by targeting returnees before the HoH comp, raising questions about trust and early house dynamics. Notable personalities, including a mustachioed Rome, quirky Mallory, and Melissa's take on the over-the-top slime challenge, add humor and strategy, with live feed updates set to reveal more soon. Julie Chen's stone-faced delivery brings laughs as she sells the campy twists, anchoring a night of unpredictable BB action. Alliances are forming, trust is breaking, and houseguests are on edge as the BB28 game explodes out of the gate. Will the time machine rewrite history and bring Rachel back? Can the newbies withstand the icon advantage, or will early missteps cost them dearly? Don't miss the full premiere breakdown as Rob, Taran, Melissa, and Pooya unpack every BB28 twist, alliance, and social play from this unforgettable first night! 00:00 Dark Night for Big Brother 02:56 Big Brother House Gets Time Machine 05:13 Rachel’s Shocking Exit Explained 08:02 Dinosaur Volcanos and Rachel’s Fate 12:10 Reality TV Icons Enter Big Brother 14:18 Three Player HOH Format Begins 17:04 Newbies Target Returning Houseguests Early 20:46 Survivor's Rick Devens Comes to Big Brother 26:01 Enzo and Meow Meow Industries Time Machine 29:02 Cast Rundown: First Impressions 36:01 Social Dynamics and Early Alliances 41:06 Survivor-Style Challenge Rocks Premiere 46:01 Rick Devens' Strategy and Challenges 53:03 Angela's Big Brother 28 Reception 1:01:46 Mullets, Crypto Bros, and Modern Cast 1:12:21 Big Brother Unlocked and Live Feeds Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN! Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH!  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT!  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviks to the Iranian Revolution. These alliances often end in violence and purges of leftists, as seen when Ayatollah Khomeiniexecuted communist leaders. He warns that these ideologies generally favor oppressive one-party states. (15)1972 IRAN

BB28 Premiere Recap Big Brother 28 kicks off with chaos and confusion as Rob Cesternino hosts this premiere Recap alongside Taran Armstrong, welcoming guests Melissa Deni and Pooya. The house is left in shock after a wild twist involving dinosaurs, time travel, and a reality TV legend meeting a bizarre fate, setting a tense and unpredictable mood right from the jump. The panel digs into the BB28 premiere's headline moment: Rachel Reilly's dramatic exit, chased by a faux velociraptor and thrown into a volcano, leaving fans and houseguests stunned and scrambling for answers. Melissa and Pooya debate the impact of the time-travel twist, wondering whether the “house time machine” could undo Rachel's departure or play into future buybacks. Only the three returning icons, Angela, Rick Devens, and a soon-to-be-revealed third, compete for the first HoH, forcing the BB28 newbies into immediate deal-making as they battle for safety. The group highlights misplays from early strategizers like Jason and LaTrice, who signal their intent to go after previous players right in front of the power-holders. Comic relief breaks out with the high-velocity slime challenge and themed comp sets, while social dynamics begin to take shape as showmances, alliances, and floaters navigate day-one confusion. Rachel Reilly's shocking “death by volcano” prompts speculation about whether a time machine twist could bring her back into the game. Only returning icons compete for HoH, putting pressure on newbies to form alliances fast or risk becoming early targets. Jason and LaTrice draw heat by targeting returnees before the HoH comp, raising questions about trust and early house dynamics. Notable personalities, including a mustachioed Rome, quirky Mallory, and Melissa's take on the over-the-top slime challenge, add humor and strategy, with live feed updates set to reveal more soon. Julie Chen's stone-faced delivery brings laughs as she sells the campy twists, anchoring a night of unpredictable BB action. Alliances are forming, trust is breaking, and houseguests are on edge as the BB28 game explodes out of the gate. Will the time machine rewrite history and bring Rachel back? Can the newbies withstand the icon advantage, or will early missteps cost them dearly? Don't miss the full premiere breakdown as Rob, Taran, Melissa, and Pooya unpack every BB28 twist, alliance, and social play from this unforgettable first night! 00:00 Dark Night for Big Brother 02:56 Big Brother House Gets Time Machine 05:13 Rachel’s Shocking Exit Explained 08:02 Dinosaur Volcanos and Rachel’s Fate 12:10 Reality TV Icons Enter Big Brother 14:18 Three Player HOH Format Begins 17:04 Newbies Target Returning Houseguests Early 20:46 Survivor's Rick Devens Comes to Big Brother 26:01 Enzo and Meow Meow Industries Time Machine 29:02 Cast Rundown: First Impressions 36:01 Social Dynamics and Early Alliances 41:06 Survivor-Style Challenge Rocks Premiere 46:01 Rick Devens' Strategy and Challenges 53:03 Angela's Big Brother 28 Reception 1:01:46 Mullets, Crypto Bros, and Modern Cast 1:12:21 Big Brother Unlocked and Live Feeds Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN! Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH!  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT!  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Hour 3 of the Bob Rose Show with Greg Cassidy hosting, as the ceasefire with Iran has ended and protests have raged against the US. Meanwhile, the change in Syria's leadership has resulted in Pres. Trump removing them from the list of sanctioned nations that fund terrorism against Western allies. Plus, all of Friday morning's biggest news stories for 7-10-26.

This is a special episode produced by the collaboration between TiE San Diego and Tantra's Mantra.In this episode, I speak to Mark Budgen of Lenovo and Rajnikant Gupta of TCS on the current status of AI adoption in enterprises. We start by discussing which segments and which functions within organizations have seen deeper adoption of AI, whether AI projects have moved from PoC and trials to production, what the major challenges are in that transition, how the thinking and approach of enterprises toward AI have changed over the short period, the need for “Human in the loop,” and the necessity of Hybrid AI. We discuss key takeaways from Lenovo's “CIO Playbook 2026” report and how enterprises are now more focused on improving and accelerating business outcomes rather than simply improving productivity.Finally, we delve into what to expect in the near and far future, moving from Generative and Agentic AI to Physical and Embodied AI.Index:00:00 - Intro01:05 - Guest intro (Mark Budgen, CTO, Global Technology Partners at Lenovo, & Rajnikant Gupta, Global Head - Partner Ecosystems and Alliances, TCS)02:28 - Current status of AI adoption in Enterprises, how AI can improve business, not just efficiency, risk considerations06:30 - Difference in level of AI adoption between various functional groups within Enterprises - IT, Coding, Security, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing13:30 - Evolution of Human involvement in AI processes. Humans in the Agentic AI loop will be required for a long time, because of the risk of failure and its costs16:56 - Key takeaways from Lenovo's "CIO Playbook 2026" report: AI is not the entire toolbox, but one of the tools; focus is on how to use AI to improve and accelerate business and finally the outcomes; mapping IT KPIs to Business KPIs22:16 - Current status of AI projects, in "Production" vs. "PoC" or "Trials" stage. The majority still in the process of moving to Production. Execs now better understand their business value; Focus on platforms to scale rather than simple point solutions28:13 - Challenges in implementing AI: Employee fear of replacement, lack of domain experts with AI knowledge,31:56 - Hybrid AI: How to decide where to run AI: Cloud or Edge? Dependencies: Sovereignty, access to data, power, and cooling; Token use optimization38:27 - What to expect to see in the near and far future: Physical AI, Embodied AI, AI becoming ubiquitous and41:20 - Closing

In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the Magon and Shawn Peuker, the strategic masterminds behind The Rae of Hope Foundation. Together, unpack the world of nonprofit advocacy and explore how a basic plan of infrastructure and personal persistence can transform a chaotic, high-stress environment into a highly manageable roadmap for bringing next-generation support and community to special needs families.The discussion dives deep into the high-stakes world of modern nonprofit operations—from turning a personal 10-year passion project inspired by their resilient daughter Raelynn into a fully realized foundation to adapting to massive operational changes like expanding from a single recipient model to serving multiple beneficiaries across Southern Nevada. Magon and Shawn also break down the eye-opening results of their unique community-building methods, sharing how they balance customized care packages and personal vetting with helping beloved local families thrive right here in Boulder City and beyond.DISCUSSIONThe Evolution from a Personal Dream to a Growing Network: Magon explains how a deep passion born out of navigating their daughter's seven strokes quickly scaled from a 10-year vision into a fully realized, multi-beneficiary network built to safely meet the region's growing support demands.The Core Philosophy of Structural Inclusion: Rather than allowing rigid age limits or condition criteria to disrupt a family's access to help, the foundation operates on a strict blueprint of open qualifications, allowing families dealing with any physical or mental needs to establish a foundational sense of stability.The Funding and Seed Money Advantage: Drawing on their extensive background managing family resources, Magon and Shawn bring a deep understanding of financial commitment to their daily operations, and establish the foundation before community events dramatically scale their capabilities.The Vetted Family Reality Check: Shawn highlights how connecting with a client's real-world environment dictates successful care package distribution and long-term interaction.Integrating Custom Care Packages and Commerce: To break down financial barriers, Shawn shareas how their digital store allows donors to purchase merchandise or actively sponsor a child's customized monthly supplies to improve efficiency.The Structured Lifelong Connection Routine: The foundation facilitates a strict cyclical routine of keeping beneficiaries connected to all future social gatherings and community events.The Mentorship Power of the Parent Network: Magon points out a heartwarming shift in company dynamics where experienced special needs parents naturally step in to teach, share trusted medical resources, and resolve complex care issues for new families in a real-world environment.High-Stress Rehabilitation via Healthcare Guidance: For overwhelmed families who cannot safely access clear guidance or handle complex insurance systems immediately after a diagnosis, Shawn and Magon implement specialized peer advocacy to effectively redirect parental energy into productive, stabilizing focus.The Light-Hearted Sense of Humor Standard: To ensure every family dynamic remains healthy and completely resilient, the household conducts an unfiltered routine of inside jokes and shared laughter, figuring out that embracing funny moments establishes a positive path toward overall family health.Collaborative Main Street Alliances: Emphasizing that there is no true competition when supporting local development, Magon highlights her seamless, on-the-ground collaborations with neighboring businesses like Celeste from Lady Lux Cleaning to orchestrate large-scale regional initiatives.The Unbeatable Value of Community Trust: Jill, Magon, and Shawn highlight how vital earning and maintaining the trust of devoted subscribers and local donors is to the community, reinforcing that when individual local organizations adapt and support one another, the entire town elevates together.LEARN MOREThe Rae of Hope Foundation: Explore their full lineup of customized care packages, beneficiary sign-up forms, and online merchandise donation options. https://raeofhopefoundation.org/Boulder City Chamber of Commerce: Head over to the Chamber website or stop by the office to discover how joining the local network can help jumpstart your business marketing and connect you with trusted industry experts. https://www.bouldercitychamber.com/RAE OF HOPE FUNDRAISING EVENTSBoulder City Community Garage Sale, July 17-19Southwest Diner Fundraiser for The Rae of Hope Foundation, July 25 at the Southwest DinerCraisy Daisy Fall Market, September 11-12, 10am-6pmFirst Annual Rae of Hope Benefit Dinner at the Boulder Creek Golf Club Pavilion, October 9, 2026https://raeofhopefoundation.org/upcoming-eventsKEYWORDSMagon Peuker, Shawn Peuker, The Rae of Hope Foundation, Special Needs Advocacy, Nonprofit Operations, Community Care Packages, Family Support Networks, Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, The Best Dam Podcast, Podcast Interview#MagonPeuker #ShawnPeuker #RaeOfHopeFoundation #SpecialNeedsSupport #NonprofitAdvocacy #BoulderCityCommunity #SmallBusinessAlliances #TheBestDamPodcast #PodcastInterview

Send us Fan MailThe Declaration of Independence read by William SadlerTo introduce a new YouTube channel @AmericanHedgemasterIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

As NATO members head to Ankara, the Alliance is under strain — clashing over defense spending levels, the Russo-Ukrainian and US-Iran wars, and the shrinking U.S. military footprint in Europe. Trump comes to the table with real leverage, but both Europe and America have real grievances, and the outcome may hinge on which one drives his approach.On this episode of Foreign Podicy, guest host RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of FDD's Center on Cyber and Innovation Technology, is joined by John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program; Peter Doran, FDD senior adjunct fellow; and Cameron McMillan, senior research analyst at FDDs Center on Military and Political Power. Together, they assess what's at stake in Ankara and whether Trump can secure strong wins from allies or risks mismanaging the moment.

As NATO members head to Ankara, the Alliance is under strain — clashing over defense spending levels, the Russo-Ukrainian and US-Iran wars, and the shrinking U.S. military footprint in Europe. Trump comes to the table with real leverage, but both Europe and America have real grievances, and the outcome may hinge on which one drives his approach.On this episode of Foreign Podicy, guest host RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, senior director of FDD's Center on Cyber and Innovation Technology, is joined by John Hardie, deputy director of FDD's Russia Program; Peter Doran, FDD senior adjunct fellow; and Cameron McMillan, senior research analyst at FDDs Center on Military and Political Power. Together, they assess what's at stake in Ankara and whether Trump can secure strong wins from allies or risks mismanaging the moment.

In this UC Today interview, host Kristian McCann sits down with Irwin Lazar, President and Principal Analyst at Metrigy, and Josh Blalock, Global Director of Alliances & Engagement at Shure, to unpack a growing issue in enterprise collaboration: why AI-powered productivity tools are failing to deliver without the right infrastructure underneath.AI is transforming how work gets done, but if your meeting rooms can't keep up, you're leaving value on the table. In this discussion, Metrigy and Shure break down why collaboration infrastructure, not AI itself, is the real bottleneck.Discussion Includes:Why “good enough” audio and video fail in an AI-driven workplace, where accuracy fuels downstream insights and automationHow outdated hardware cycles (3–5 years) clash with rapid AI innovation across platforms like Microsoft Teams and CopilotWhere collaboration breakdowns really happen, from BYOD setups to poor content sharing and fragmented workflowsThe rise of meeting data as a business intelligence asset, and why capture quality now impacts compliance, decisions, and cultureIf you're investing in AI but not seeing the returns, this is the missing piece.Next Steps:Audit your meeting rooms for audio, video, and device integration gapsAlign hardware refresh cycles with AI software innovation timelinesExplore solutions that enhance full-room capture and AI-ready data accuracy at https://www.shure.com/en-GB/solutions...

MIT has a new podcast. Announcing Building 32, from MIT CSAIL Alliances. Behind every technological breakthrough is a story. From email to the fax machine to the Roomba and even OkCupid, innovations that shape our daily lives trace back to MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, or MIT CSAIL. And technology that is years ahead of the market is being developed in CSAIL labs now. Tune into Building 32 from MIT CSAIL Alliances, hosted by Karen Given, to hear the stories of CSAIL. Each episode features conversations with pioneers who helped define the digital age or researchers shaping tomorrow's AI, robotics, computing, and beyond. Subscribe now. The first episode launches July 13, 2026. Learn more: csail.mit.edu/podcast Connect with CSAIL Alliances: On our site: cap.csail.mit.edu/about-us/meet-our-team On LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mit-csail #MIT #CSAIL #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #ComputerScience #TechPodcast #Innovation #FutureOfTechnology

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Fluent Fiction - French: Surprise Alliances: How an Exhibition Triumphs at the Louvre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Un halo de lumière dorée baignait le Musée du Louvre en cet après-midi d'été.En: A halo of golden light bathed the Musée du Louvre on this summer afternoon.Fr: Les rayons du soleil traversaient les hautes fenêtres, illuminant les salles marbrées et révélant chaque recoin où Thibaut s'activait.En: The sun's rays passed through the tall windows, illuminating the marble rooms and revealing every corner where Thibaut was bustling.Fr: En tant que commissaire d'exposition, il avait pour mission de présenter les œuvres méconnues d'artistes talentueux.En: As a curator, his mission was to present the little-known works of talented artists.Fr: Aujourd'hui, c'était le grand jour.En: Today was the big day.Fr: Thibaut se penchait sur la dernière installation, ajustant le cadre d'un tableau.En: Thibaut leaned over the last installation, adjusting the frame of a painting.Fr: La salle bourdonnait d'activité, avec des techniciens s'affairant et des murmures d'admiration.En: The room buzzed with activity, with technicians bustling and whispers of admiration.Fr: "Thibaut, avez-vous un instant ?"En: "Thibaut, do you have a moment?"Fr: appela une voix douce derrière lui.En: called a gentle voice behind him.Fr: C'était Élodie, journaliste ambitieuse.En: It was Élodie, an ambitious journalist.Fr: Elle espérait décrocher une exclusivité.En: She hoped to snag an exclusive.Fr: Thibaut soupira intérieurement.En: Thibaut sighed inwardly.Fr: Le timing était serré, chaque seconde comptait.En: The timing was tight; every second counted.Fr: Mais il savait l'importance de la publicité pour attirer les foules.En: But he knew the importance of publicity for attracting crowds.Fr: "Élodie," répondit-il, "je suis presque à bout d'heure.En: "Élodie," he replied, "I'm almost out of time.Fr: Peut-être plus tard après l'ouverture."En: Perhaps later after the opening."Fr: "Un court avant-goût seulement," insista-t-elle, ses yeux pétillants d'enthousiasme.En: "A short preview only," she insisted, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.Fr: Lucien, le garde de sécurité expérimenté, les rejoignit.En: Lucien, the experienced security guard, joined them.Fr: "Monsieur Thibaut," avertit-il, sa voix grave, "nous devons respecter les procédures de sécurité."En: "Monsieur Thibaut," he warned, his deep voice, "we must adhere to security procedures."Fr: Thibaut se trouvait au cœur d'un dilemme.En: Thibaut found himself in the midst of a dilemma.Fr: D'un côté, la notoriété que pouvait offrir l'article d'Élodie serait un atout.En: On one hand, the notoriety that could come from Élodie's article would be an asset.Fr: D'un autre, le respect du calendrier et des règles était crucial.En: On the other, respecting the schedule and the rules was crucial.Fr: Finalement, Thibaut prit une décision.En: Finally, Thibaut made a decision.Fr: "Élodie, vous aurez quinze minutes sous la surveillance de Lucien.En: "Élodie, you'll have fifteen minutes under Lucien's supervision.Fr: Mais après, c'est tout."En: But after that, that's all."Fr: Élodie fit un large sourire.En: Élodie gave a broad smile.Fr: Ensemble, ils traversèrent les galeries sous l'œil vigilant de Lucien.En: Together, they moved through the galleries under Lucien's watchful eye.Fr: Tout se passait bien jusqu'à ce qu'un bruit de craquement résonne.En: Everything was going well until a cracking noise sounded.Fr: Une des lampes de l'exposition vacilla dangereusement.En: One of the exhibition lamps wobbled dangerously.Fr: Lucien réagit rapidement, sécurisant la zone.En: Lucien reacted quickly, securing the area.Fr: Thibaut sentit son cœur s'arrêter un instant, mais la sécurité était leur priorité.En: Thibaut felt his heart stop for a moment, but safety was their priority.Fr: Grâce à leur réactivité, le problème fut vite réglé.En: Thanks to their promptness, the problem was quickly resolved.Fr: L'exposition pourrait ouvrir comme prévu.En: The exhibition could open as planned.Fr: Le jour de l'ouverture, l'article d'Élodie fit sensation.En: On the opening day, Élodie's article made quite an impression.Fr: Elle avait capturé l'essence même de l'exposition, attirant des curieux et des passionnés d'art.En: She had captured the very essence of the exhibition, attracting the curious and art enthusiasts alike.Fr: Thibaut réalisa l'importance de bâtir des relations stratégiques avec les médias.En: Thibaut realized the importance of building strategic relationships with the media.Fr: Il sourit en se mêlant à la foule admirative.En: He smiled as he mingled with the admiring crowd.Fr: Parfois, un peu de flexibilité et de confiance faisaient des merveilles.En: Sometimes, a little flexibility and trust worked wonders.Fr: Le Louvre, en ce lumineux été, était le témoin d'une victoire trempée de sueur, de collaborations imprévues et de curiosité satisfaite.En: The Louvre, on this bright summer day, witnessed a victory borne of sweat, unexpected collaborations, and satisfied curiosity. Vocabulary Words:the halo: le halothe curator: le commissaire d'expositionthe installation: l'installationthe frame: le cadrethe technician: le technicienthe admiration: l'admirationthe ambition: l'ambitionthe publicity: la publicitéthe schedule: le calendrierthe rule: la règlethe supervision: la surveillancethe gallery: la galeriethe cracking noise: le bruit de craquementthe security: la sécuritéthe promptness: la réactivitéthe essence: l'essencethe curiosity: la curiositéthe summer: l'ététhe corner: le recointhe mission: la missionthe dilemma: le dilemmethe notoriety: la notoriététhe exhibition: l'expositionthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe eye: l'œilthe lamp: la lampethe zone: la zonethe crowd: la foulethe relationship: la relationthe victory: la victoire

She Moved to the US with $800, Changed Her Name to Fit In, and Built a Career at Merck, Oracle, Tableau, and Amazon. Helen on Going From Terrified to Outspoken Her legal name is Hongyi, which means "the water is deep and wide." When she moved to the United States from China, she changed it to Helen so people could pronounce it more easily. She arrived with $800. She was terrified. At grad school, she barely had to speak. Then she entered the workforce. Her first significant feedback at Merck: "You need to improve your communication." She was too intimidated to ask what that meant. So she made assumptions, started listening to radio broadcasts during her long New Jersey to Pennsylvania commute, and repeated every word she heard, even when she didn't know what some of them meant. She also completely changed how she structured her thinking: lead with the statement, give details only if someone asks. Helen is now Head of Data Analytics Partner GTM at Amazon Web Services. She has built her career across Merck, Oracle, Tableau, and AWS, switching domains multiple times from chemist to engineer to customer management to partner sales. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she got here. You'll learn: Why she was too scared to ask her first senior leader what "improve your communication" actually meant, what assumptions she made instead, and how that experience shaped the way she now gives and asks for feedback. The Oracle account management idea she developed during the 2008 financial crisis, why she had no idea who to pitch it to, and what happened when she decided to pitch it to everyone who would listen: "I talked to anyone and anyone. And it worked." How that pitching-to-everyone strategy led her to the sponsor who first backed her idea, then backed her career, and why she believes sponsors select you rather than the other way around. The three factors she attributes to attracting a sponsor: visibility (being seen under pressure), adding value to the sponsor specifically, and consistency doing simple things reliably rather than many things sporadically. The senior Oracle executive who told her "everything can be simplified into three bullet points" and why that one insight transformed how she communicated with leadership for the rest of her career. What it actually looked like behind the "fast career" others saw from outside: 15-hour days, PowerPoint decks rebuilt at 4am and still not good enough, and switching domains so many times she felt perpetually behind. Why she credits letting other people shine and giving credit generously as one of the most underrated career moves she made, and how she discovered it mattered more than she expected. Her three closing principles: know your superpower, find your passion, and pay it forward because we have all been helped up the ladder at some point. About Helen: Head of Data Analytics Partner GTM at Amazon Web Services, Helen has built her career across Merck, Oracle, Tableau, and AWS, moving from chemistry to computer engineering to enterprise sales to partner leadership. An immigrant who arrived in the US with $800, she now mentors and sponsors others on the same journey.

Political Instability in Bolivia and Regional Alliances. Guest: Evan Ellis. President Rodrigo Paz has survived a 50-day crisis in Bolivia after declaring a state of emergency to clear blockades led by Evo Morales. While regional allies have supported Paz, Brazil's absence from this coalition highlights President Lula's role as a principal counterweight to US influence. 111959

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Monte Judah examines President Trump's new agreement with Iran, Israel's growing concerns, the continuing Hezbollah conflict, and the prophetic significance of current Middle East events from a Messianic perspective.00:00 Introduction & Weekly Headlines00:35 Trump's Iran Agreement02:15 Israel's Reaction03:35 Spiritual Implications of Leadership Claims05:10 U.S. and Israeli Responses07:20 Nations, Alliances, and Interests09:30 Concerns Over Policy Shifts10:40 Hezbollah and Ongoing Conflict12:00 Iran Negotiations Examined14:15 Israel's Security Position15:10 Prophecy: Peace and Safety17:20 Jacob's Trouble Ahead18:20 Prayer for Israel and America19:20 Ministry Updates20:07 Program EndExperience trusted Messianic teaching, biblical prophecy updates, discipleship training, and family-friendly programming on Lion and Lamb TV.Watch exclusive content from Monte Judah and Lion and Lamb Ministries anytime at:LionandLamb.tv⁠Explore additional resources:• The Greater Exodus Project⁠• Monte Judah Resources⁠• Lion and Lamb Ministries⁠• Messianic Marketplace⁠• Yavoh Magazine⁠Support the ministry's work of proclaiming the gospel, teaching Torah, and standing with Israel:LLGive.com⁠Thank you for helping Lion and Lamb Ministries continue reaching believers around the world with the message of Messiah and the truth of God's Word.

Chuck opens the podcast with a wide-ranging look at what he sees as the long-term impact of the Trump administration's foreign policy. He argues that the United States has weakened many of the alliances and institutions that underpinned American influence for decades, raising questions about whether key partners in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East can still rely on Washington as a stable security partner. Then Chuck is joined by Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer for an in-depth conversation about the aftermath of the Iran war, the future of the Middle East, and the growing geopolitical uncertainty facing America's allies. Bremmer explains why he believes the conflict has fundamentally altered regional dynamics, creating competing power blocs led by the UAE and Israel on one side and Saudi Arabia and its partners on the other. He also discusses China's opportunities in the region, the future of Iran's regime, and why the biggest long-term consequence of the conflict may be an accelerated global shift away from oil and gas. The conversation then turns to Russia and Ukraine, where Bremmer delivers a stark warning: Vladimir Putin may now represent the world's most dangerous geopolitical risk. He explains why he is increasingly concerned about Putin's isolation, decision-making, and willingness to escalate as the war continues. In Ask Chuck, listeners ask about Democratic impeachment scenarios, presidential war powers, the future of the Republican Party, and other political questions shaping the road to 2028. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access to all features, No credit card needed! Go to https://ShipStation.com and use code TODDCAST for 60 days for free! Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary due to advertisements)02:21 Opening Thoughts: The Fallout from Iran07:53 Why Trump Isn't Really an Isolationist12:34 America's Alliances and the Cost of Dependency19:51 Three Major Takeaways Before Ian Bremmer23:34 Trump's Political Future, Cuba, and the Midterms32:23 Ian Bremmer Joins the Podcast35:47 Why the Iran Deal Looks Like a Strategic Failure38:06 Has America Broken Trust with Its Allies?41:52 The Gulf States Recalculate Their Security Strategy45:11 The Emerging UAE-Israel Alliance49:48 Saudi Arabia's New Geopolitical Path52:47 How the Middle East Is Splitting into Rival Blocs55:47 Qatar, Iran, and Regional Uncertainty58:05 Netanyahu's Political Challenges After the War1:02:19 Can the Iranian Regime Survive?1:06:49 The Global Shift Away from Oil and Gas1:09:29 China's Growing Influence in the Middle East1:11:01 North Korea's Rising Leverage1:15:01 Why Putin May Be More Dangerous Than Kim Jong-un1:18:25 Russia, Nuclear Risk, and Global Stability1:22:25 Russian Operations Against the West1:26:17 Ask Chuck1:28:23 Would Impeaching Trump Backfire on Democrats?1:33:40 Presidential War Powers Explained1:36:43 Additional Listener Questions1:45:51 The Future of Political Coalitions1:56:06 Baseball, the Nationals, and Weekend ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting frozen out of critical deals and alliances as his plans backfired and world leaders call checkmate! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the ATLIS 2026 Annual Conference, the hosting team is joined by Alex Inman and Tom Wildman to analyze the evolving role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in independent schools. The conversation addresses the rise of fractional staffing, shifting IT reporting structures under CFOs, and the absolute necessity of cultural alignment when outsourcing school technology services.Knowing TechnologiesEducational Collaborators

The war inside the Sinaloa Cartel may be reaching a turning point. In this episode, we break down the alleged collapse of the Chapitos faction, the fallout from El Mayo Zambada's shocking kidnapping and arrest, and the reported U.S. indictment targeting powerful political figures in Sinaloa. As Chapo Guzmán's sons lose allies, money, manpower, and political protection, the balance of power may be shifting toward Los Mayitos. But this story goes far beyond cartel infighting. We also explore the bigger picture: U.S. pressure on Mexican politicians, growing American intelligence activity inside Mexico, surveillance technology on the border, alleged CIA involvement, and whether this marks a new phase in the war against Mexican cartels. Is this the end of the Guzmán dynasty? Are the Chapitos negotiating their surrender? And is Mexico becoming the next major battlefield for U.S. foreign policy? Topics covered: -The Chapitos vs. Los Mayitos war -El Mayo Zambada's kidnapping and arrest -The alleged indictment of Sinaloa politicians -Rubén Rocha Moya and cartel corruption claims -The fall of Chapo Guzmán's sons -CJNG's role in the conflict -U.S. intelligence activity in Mexico -CIA, cartels, surveillance, and Mexican sovereignty -What comes next for the Sinaloa Cartel If you enjoyed the video, drop a comment, hit the like button, and subscribe for more deep dives into cartels, organized crime, geopolitics, and the hidden forces shaping Latin America. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 End of the War in Sinaloa 01:01 US Crackdown on Corrupt Politicians 02:59 Power Struggles and Betrayals 04:42 Political Ties and Cartel Connections 05:51 Desperation, Alliances, and Downfall 06:16 US Pressure Across Latin America 07:51 Historic Indictments and Political Fallout 08:42 Mexico's Dilemma: Sovereignty vs. Extradition 09:56 US Surveillance & International Involvement 11:01 CIA's Role and Growing Tensions 12:12 Cartel Weakened and Next Moves 13:02 The End of an Era for the Guzmán Dynasty 13:46 Shift in Cartel Operations & Future Outlook 14:40 Ongoing Developments and Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's All Been Trekked Before #472  Season 14, Episode 25  Star Trek: Voyager #2.14 "Prototype"    Stephen is enjoying Neelix finally. Olivia James is confused as to how the Kazon are still chasing Voyager.     Edited by Olivia James, with assistance from Resound.fm   It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsAllBeenTrekkedBefore  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdtrekked/  Support our show on Patreon for exclusive episodes, extended video versions weekly, and more: https://www.patreon.com/IABD

On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia offers the resolution that eventually leads to the Declaration of Independence. Congress adopts the resolution with a plan to form committees to a) make foreign alliances as needed b) draft a declaration and c) wait three weeks to affirm the independence part of the resolution. The resolution, written in Lee's hand is short: Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances. That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys end, Star Wars returns, and Nicolas Cage finally gets his Spider-Man moment. This week on the podcast, we review The Mandalorian and Grogu, break down the first two episodes of Spider-Noir and Citadel Season 2, and unpack the shocking finale of The Boys. Is Star Wars back? Can Nicolas Cage carry a Spider-Man series? And did The Boys stick the landing? Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Citadel Season 2 Episodes 1-2: 6:00 The Boys Season 5 Episode 8: 20:21 Spider-Noir Episodes 1-2: 31:42 Mando and Grogu Review: 42:32 Citadel – Season 2 (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: Mason Kane struggles with lingering identity issues while Nadia attempts to keep her daughter safe from emerging threats. Bernard recruits former CIA operative Hutch to investigate billionaire Paolo Braga as a new conspiracy begins to take shape. Episode 2: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: The hunt for Paolo Braga intensifies as Mason, Nadia, Bernard, and Hutch uncover a global operation with ties to Manticore. New allies and enemies emerge as the scope of the conspiracy grows. Rating Out of 10 Is Hutch the New Mason Kane? Brian: 7/10 Darryl: 6.2/10 The Boys – Series Finale (Amazon Prime) Episode 8: The Last Stand Air Date: June 2026 Director: Philip Sgriccia Writer: Eric Kripke Summary: With Homelander’s grip on America nearing complete control, Butcher and the remaining members of The Boys launch one final assault. Alliances fracture, secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the end of the war between Supes and humanity. Ratings Out of 5 When Clark Loses His Powers He Woops Lex’s Ass, Homelander does he’s a Bitch Brian: 1/5 Darryl: 1/5 Rating Season 5 Out of 10 Thank God it’s Over Brian: 6.22/10 Darryl: 5.8/10 Rating Out of 10 The Boys On Amazon Prime A Catalog of Missed Opportunity Brian: 7.3/10 Darryl: 7/10 Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Step Into My Office Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Oren Uziel Summary: Ben Reilly, a former vigilante turned private investigator, is drawn into a dangerous case involving organized crime, corruption, and a mysterious woman connected to a growing criminal conspiracy. Episode 2: Tread Lightly Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Christopher Chen Summary: As Ben continues his investigation, he discovers connections between New York’s criminal underworld and influential figures in the city. The deeper he digs, the harder it becomes to escape his past as The Spider. Rating out of 10 If you’re Not Watching in Black & White, are you Even Watching Brian: 5.1/10 Darry: 7.5/10 The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Release Date: May 22, 2026 Director: Jon Favreau Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Cast: Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Bishop Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt Jonny Coyne as Brendol Hux Steve Blum as Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios Grogu Summary: Din Djarin and Grogu are recruited by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt, drawing them into a conflict involving Imperial remnants, criminal syndicates, and threats lurking throughout the Outer Rim. Production Notes: Originally developed as The Mandalorian Season 4 before becoming a theatrical feature. First Star Wars theatrical release since 2019. Budget estimated at approximately $165 million. Heavy use of practical creature effects, puppetry, and animatronics. Nearly 50 minutes presented in expanded IMAX format. Box Office: $81.7 million opening weekend (domestic) Approximately $102 million Memorial Day 4-day weekend Approximately $165 million worldwide opening Reception: Critics were mixed-to-positive, praising the practical effects and action sequences while questioning whether the story warranted a theatrical release. Audiences responded more favorably, earning the film an A- CinemaScore. Rating Out of 10, Why You Gotta Bart Simpson Grogu Brian: 6.2/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation joins Marc Cox to discuss Iran's military posture in the Strait of Hormuz, potential U.S. responses to escalation, the strategic importance of Kharg Island, shifting Middle East alliances, the future of OPEC, global energy markets, and what the next year could hold for U.S.-Iran relations.

CFC Director, Alliances and Research Amy LaVigna outlines practical AI uses for cooperatives with guardrails, showing how leadership can balance innovation with oversight. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "AI Use Rises as Co-ops Manage Risk, Governance, Oversight."Listen to the CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Keeping It Human: AI and the Future of Member Service."Read the CFC Financial Feature, "Uncovering the Latest Constraint in the AI Economy."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

Preview for Later Today: Scott Harold explains that Japan is strengthening its indigenous defense capabilities and regional alliances. This move addresses concerns about China's rise and questions regarding the consistency and long-term commitment of the United States.1958 IDAHO

This is episode 847. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Barb Huelskamp, Global Vice President of Channels and Alliances at SolarWinds. Find Barb on LinkedIn.  BARB'S TIP: "Stomp out imposter syndrome. Stomp out fear. I took some fearless leaps early on that I think at this point in my career I would be a little scared to, but I did, and they paid off."

Theo Jaffee and Sophia Puccini speak with Balaji Srinivasan and Steven Glinert about the shifting balance of power between nations, networks, and technology. The conversation covers China's industrial rise, America's manufacturing challenges, the role of alliances in a multipolar world, and whether the internet is becoming a political force independent of traditional nation states. They discuss supply chains, technological sovereignty, decentralization, and competing visions for the future global order. Along the way, Balaji outlines ideas from the Network State and Network School, while both guests debate how technology, economics, and political power may evolve over the coming decades.   Resources: Follow Balaji Srinivasan on X: https://x.com/balajis Follow Steven Glinert on X: https://x.com/stevenglinert Follow Theo Jaffee on X: https://x.com/theojaffee Follow Sophia Puccini on X:https://x.com/schisofrenia   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enrico Macias fait part de ses craintes vis-à-vis des prises de décision de Donald Trump au Moyen-Orient. Le chanteur point du doigt les incohérences de la politique du président américain. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this special edition of The Marketing Rapport, host Tim Finnigan records live from the POSSIBLE Conference in South Beach, Miami (poolside, no less) sitting down with five guests who are shaping the future of marketing technology and data strategy. The episode features Gregg Johnson, CEO of Invoca; Jason Ford, VP of Alliances at InfutorData; Michelle Walker, POSSIBLE Conference ambassador; and Nola Solomon, Co-founder of Culture Hive Media Group, plus Jeff Schlitt of Arity. The single biggest idea running through every conversation: marketers who combine clean data with genuine human understanding, not just volume or automation, will win.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of ActiveProspect. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.This podcast is not intended to replace legal or other professional advice. The Lead Intelligence, Inc. (dba InfutorData) and ActiveProspect LLC names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.ACTIVEPROSPECT DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Today, John, Amy, Algene, and Andy break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, where he outlined the administration's strategy for the Indo-Pacific. Hegseth struck a softer tone than last year, framing U.S. alliances around shared interests rather than shared values, emphasizing hard power deterrence along the island chain, and calling for greater burden sharing among partners, while declining to mention Taiwan by name. Does the speech signal a potentially dramatic shift in how Washington approaches Beijing, with some analysts warning it cedes significant ground after years of a tougher posture?Does reframing alliances around interests rather than values weaken the credibility of U.S. commitments in the region? Is Japan's nascent domestic intelligence agency an indication that the burden-sharing message is landing with partners? With a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan reportedly being used as a bargaining chip with Xi, what does Hegseth's emphasis on hard power and ally burden sharing fall flat? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.@johnclipsey@andykeiser@amykmitchell@algenesajeryLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/pfnnvW3T0mA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(7) Evan Ellis discusses legacies and alliances in Brazil, Venezuela, and Cuba, where Flavio Bolsonaro seeks U.S. alignment in Brazil, while the U.S. conducts military exercises near Venezuela. Meanwhile, the U.S. offers financial aid to Cuba to encourage democratic and economic transitions.1464

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting banned from critical alliances as the world moves away from him and the United States. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focusing on U.S. leadership, Michael McFaul discusses the importance of "peace through strength" while maintaining robust alliances with fellow democracies. He critiques recent U.S. foreign policy for causing doubt among allies and urges a return to a values-based approach that supports dissidents like Jimmy Lai. McFaul warns of a "self-help alliance" between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, who cooperate to sustain their respective regimes. To counter this, he argues that the "small-D democrats" of the world must remain united and vocal about human rights. Supporting global liberty requires both military preparedness and moral clarity. (6/8)1900 BRUSSELS

PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatol Lieven explores Chinese perspectives on a potential Trump visit and regional conflicts. China anticipates that economic strain from the Iran war may ultimately weaken American alliances in Asia, facilitating future Chinese regional leadership.

Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show is what happens when a daily podcast completely abandons structure and just lets the chaos drive the Ford Focus directly onto the sidewalk. And somehow? It works beautifully.The gang starts off talking about language, slang, and why the word “cool” has survived for over 100 years while every other trendy word died a painful MySpace death. From there, things immediately escalate into a passionate discussion about Bob Seger, Risky Business slides at weddings, and whether wedding invitations feel exciting… or like being summoned for jury duty with chicken parmesan.Then the show uncovers a completely real service where strangers can literally BUY seats at weddings. That's right — random people are paying actual money to attend weddings they were never invited to. Because apparently the economy has gotten so weird that “professional wedding guest” is now a side hustle. Naturally, the crew debates whether crashing weddings for entertainment is genius or a fast track to getting tackled by someone's drunk uncle named Gary.Things somehow become even more ridiculous when listeners introduce “Bruce Madness,” a March Madness-style bracket dedicated entirely to ranking the greatest Bruces of all time. This launches a full-blown debate featuring Bruce Willis, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Lee, Bruce Wayne, Bruce Campbell, Bruce Dern, Bruce Almighty, and approximately 47 other Bruces nobody expected to hear discussed in a serious context today. The arguments become passionate. Alliances shift. Friendships are tested. Batman gets involved. It's basically CNN for people who peaked at Spencer's Gifts.Chris Kerber joins the show to weigh in on hockey, the Kentucky Derby, Blues draft strategy, Dylan Holloway's extension, and yes… even MORE Bruce opinions because at this point the show has fully committed to the bit. There's also incredible Derby talk involving dorm-room air mattresses, mint juleps priced like luxury handbags, and infield stories that sound like NASCAR collided with a wedding reception.And then there's the weird news story that somehow tops everything else: a woman named Wendy allegedly chasing a dirt bike kid down a sidewalk in a silver Ford Focus while drunk and trying to “socialize her dog.” Which sounds less like a legal defense and more like the title of a rejected Florida crime documentary. The crew breaks down the viral footage, questions humanity, and collectively realizes that every neighborhood has THAT person lurking nearby.This episode is loaded with the exact kind of sarcastic humor, ridiculous arguments, weird stories, celebrity commentary, and chaotic energy that make The Rizzuto Show one of the best daily podcasts and funniest morning shows around. If you like your entertainment loud, self-aware, slightly unhinged, and aggressively St. Louis, congratulations — you've found your people.Whether you came for the comedy podcast vibes, the weird news, the Bruce discourse, or just needed a break from reality for a couple hours, this daily podcast delivers the kind of nonsense that only The Rizzuto Show can produce.And seriously… Bruce Wayne might actually have a case.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It all comes down to this - The MAUL: SHADOW LORD Season One FINALE After Show, breaking down Episodes 9 and 10—"Chapter 9: Strange Allies" and "Chapter 10: The Dark Lord." Alliances are tested, secrets are revealed, and Maul's long game comes sharply into focus as the season reaches its explosive conclusion. We'll unpack the biggest moments, lingering questions, and what this finale means for Maul's future in Star Wars canon.

Million Dollar Secret Season 2 Premiere Week Recap Million Dollar Secret returns with the start of Season 2, and hosts Rob Cesternino, Chappell, and Brian Scally are ready to dive into the first three episodes of gameplay. As fourteen new contestants check in at the Stag and face a fresh set of challenges, the trio discusses everything from early strategy stumbles to entertaining cast dynamics. This first batch of episodes introduces new faces, familiar catchphrases, and a game full of secrets—and it doesn't take long for things to get social and chaotic. The episode dives straight into how new players handle the pressure of the million-dollar briefcase. Rob Cesternino questions the risk of taking on millionaire missions, with Chappell and Brian Scally dissecting why some opt out and how clues narrow suspicious eyes. The group relives the saga of Alti, whose repeated use of “no cap” paints a target on his back, while strategic slip-ups from others stir early conflict. Dynamics shift quickly, with alliances forming, showmances budding, and strong personalities—like Daisy and Natalie—standing out as both social threats and lightning rods for drama. The trio also breaks down iconic missions (from hats to handstands) and the complicated dance of sharing or hiding clues, paying close attention to when players choose to blend in—or stand out. Highlights from this discussion include: The struggles of Alti's “no cap” agenda and how obvious secret missions put contestants at risk. Players debating whether to complete a risky millionaire task or play it safe, and what happens when clues get too revealing. Daisy's memorable confrontations and her mix of warmth and willingness to go toe-to-toe when challenged. Strategic conversations around when to share clues, build alliances, or keep information close. The social fallout from game moves—like the Lauren T. handstand controversy and Caleb's suspicious hat-sharing strategy. With early gameplay revealing both strategic innovation and chaotic moves, Million Dollar Secret Season 2 already has the stag buzzing with alliances, suspicion, and laugh-out-loud moments. How will Nick handle being in the hot seat, and what happens now that double kill shots loom? Don't miss the full episode for inside takes on cast moves, clue management, and the unique strategy twists defining Million Dollar Secret's new season. Chapters: 0:00:00 – Intro & Host Introductions 0:06:00 – Overview of Million Dollar Secret Season 2 Format & Cast 0:12:00 – Alti and the “No Cap” Agenda Debacle 0:18:00 – Natalie, Clues, and Early Paranoia in the Game 0:24:00 – Trophy Room Drama: Handstands, Alliances, and Conflict 0:30:00 – First Vote-Out: Alti’s Downfall and Discussion of Show Format 0:36:00 – Caleb's Hat Agenda & Social Strategy 0:42:00 – Caleb as Kevin's Shadow; Social Awkwardness and Suspicion Peaks 0:48:00 – Cat's Clue Manipulation, Alliance Building, and Lauren T's Exit 0:54:00 – Closing Thoughts, What's Next, and Recommendations Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!