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Though designed for families to help shepherd Loved Ones into treatment and recovery, CRAFT turns out to be a versatile framework that you can use anywhere, with anyone. And since our relationship with our Self is foundational for all the rest, it's only logical—essential, Kayla says—that we'd find ways to practice CRAFT on ourselves.Does this sound confusing and strange? Let our families explain how they've approached this. Our Families Speak series features a wonderful team of people navigating life with an addicted Loved One. They are all members of Allies in Recovery, an online platform providing proven, research-based training, guidance, support and resources for families with a Loved One struggling with substance use.Alongside psychotherapist Kayla Solomon, they openly share their experiences, insights, and the CRAFT-based tools that have helped them shift the dynamic at home.Join Allies in Recovery today to access expert guidance, support, and resources that help families create real change.
After 12 days of war between Israel and Iran, a ceasefire has brought a sense of cautious relief to the region. Even after almost 21 months of war in Gaza and its spillover into neighbouring countries, the latest escalation set a dangerous precedent that could provoke more cycles of warfare and destabilise the Middle East. The question is how did we reach this boiling point? The answer goes back decades, to a time even before the 1979 revolution in Iran when the country enjoyed a more co-operative relationship with Israel under the shah. At the same time the region was going through a transformative period against the backdrop of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war and rising anti-imperialist sentiments. As events unfolded and political leaderships changed over time, so did the strategic interests that Israel shared with Iran. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher dives into the context that soured the relationship between the two countries, and the more recent events that brought about the air war. She is joined by The National's assistant foreign editor Aveen Karim, senior fellow at UCLA Burkle Centre for International Relations Dalia Dassa Kaye, and independent Israeli analyst Ori Goldberg. We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our two-minute listener survey. Click here.
This week we're diving head-first into the long grass, under the flowerpots, and behind the compost bin to celebrate National Insect Week! The Wildlife Trusts' collaborator and garden designer Zoe Claymore shares her top tips on wildlife friendly gardening. RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones will be busting some myths around one critter which has been dominating our gardens this year – aphids! And another RHS entomologist – Josie Stuart – explains why earwigs are excellent insect predators to encourage into your plot. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Zoe Claymore, Dr Hayley Jones, Josie Stuart Links: Buddleja aphids Buddleja aphid survey Aphids Earwigs
Oh, Donald… please don't embarrass us in front of the other world leaders. With the NATO Summit underway, all eyes are on Trump, and not for the right reasons. From bizarre past performances to the NATO chief now referencing Trump being called “daddy,” the international stage is already bracing for chaos. Allies are nervous. Diplomats are sweating. And Americans? Mostly cringing. Join Don Lemon as we break down how Trump continues to be a walking diplomatic incident, what this means for global relations, and why “world leader” might just be the biggest stretch in his résumé. This episode is brought to you by MSI United States. Every woman deserves a choice. Rush your donation today to MSIUNITEDSTATES.ORG, or text "LEMON" to 511 511. Text Fees may apply. This episode is sponsored by 120 Life. Go to https://120life.com and use the code, “D-O-N ” to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cups are joined by the patrons to come up with the best assassin, templar, and ally pairings to be portrayed in a buddy cop movie. Who's he good cop, who's the bad cop, who's the best mustache pairing, who's the sassiest pairing, and more answered! Now introducing Assassin's Creed Lorecast merch for everyone! Check it out at our shop! Want to chime in on the conversation? You can become a patron at the Master Assassin tier or higher and join us ON THE SHOW! https://www.patreon.com/aclorecast We've launched merch! Become a patron at the Assassin tier or higher to get these exclusive rewards! Check out our website! cupspodcasting.com If you enjoyed our podcast, give us a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify! We'll even read your review out on the show! Join our The Cups Podcasts discord server where we dive deeep into all video game discussions. https://discord.gg/fxR2WVDNhP Come hang out on the Robots Radio discord server to join the fun! https://discord.gg/AW5Wc4kgZb If you love our merch, check out the artist behind the designs! https://libanezink.wixsite.com/libanezart If you love our music, check out the musician behind our theme! Pipeman Studios You can also find us on Twitter at @aclorecast, and you can dm us or email us at assassinscreedlorecast@gmail.com. Music by Pipeman Studios Website designed by H-I-T Media Solutions Merch designed by Lauren Ibañez Ink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a landmark moment at the NATO summit, President Trump secured a commitment from member nations to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the agreement as a “historic win for Western security,” crediting Trump’s leadership and pressure tactics. Hegseth emphasized that the increased investment would strengthen deterrence against adversaries like Russia and China. The deal marks a dramatic shift in NATO’s strategic posture and a major diplomatic victory for the Trump administration. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the NATO Summit in The Hague, NATO leaders recognised that in order to deter any future military conflict, Allies will have to pledge to spending 5% of their GDP to defence (of which up to 1.5% may be spent on defence-related investments). This has created the conditions for Allies to channel robust funding into governmental contracts with the defence industry in order to meet the new Capability Targets that are assigned for each Ally to generate collective effect. To meet these targets and acquire capabilities at pace, NATO now has to greatly increase and optimise the capacity of its defence industrial base. The updated Defence Production Action Plan, publicly released at the Summit in The Hague presents a concrete programme to optimise and strengthen the Allied defence industry, maximise its outcomes and increase Allies' return on investment.
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Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis: In Echo of Iraq War, Trump Distorted Intelligence to Justify Bombing Iran's Nuclear SitesVietnam veteran Mike Ferner: As Veterans and Allies' 40-Day Fast for Gaza Nears End, Conditions for Palestinians WorsenRoots Action's Norman Solomon: Democrats Must Adopt Progressive Economic Agenda to Defeat Trump-GOP Authoritarian AgendaBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Salvadoran ex-military officers convicted of 1982 killings of Dutch journalists• VA secretary refused to take responsibility for drastic downsizing• Kansas City, Missouri rent strikers win after 247 daysVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.
Allies can breathe a sigh of relief. The same Donald Trump who left the G7 summit early showed up on time for the NATO summit in the Netherlands – an abridged summit to curry favour and keep his undivided attention. The US president played with members' nerves, entertaining suspense over the United States' commitment to NATO's Article 5 but in the end reaffirming support for the Alliance's "all for one and one for all" clause in case of attack. After a victory lap over Iran, Trump was all smiles over Alliance members' commitment to boost defence spending to 5 percent of GDP. It also emerged that Britain is buying 12 F-35A fighter jets made in the USA. That's music to Trump's ears, but how will the announcement go down with the likes of France, which has been arguing for Europe to reduce its dependency on Washington? And then there's Ukraine. Trump, in the end, took the meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky. But there, too, there were mixed messages: both when it comes to Russia's relentless campaign of aggression and the benefit of the doubt so often granted by Trump to Vladimir Putin. Produced by Rebecca Gnignati, Elisa Amiri, Ilayda Habip.
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Arctic Allies: A Journey of Discovery and Survival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol mai es pon a l'Àrtic a l'estiu.En: The sun never sets in the Arctic in the summer.Ca: Gemma i Jordi estaven en una tundra àrtica, envoltats de gel i vent fort.En: Gemma and Jordi were in an Arctic tundra, surrounded by ice and strong wind.Ca: La seva missió era clara: estudiar els efectes del canvi climàtic.En: Their mission was clear: to study the effects of climate change.Ca: Gemma, una ecòloga apassionada, volia recollir dades que canviessin la visió del món sobre l'Àrtic.En: Gemma, a passionate ecologist, wanted to collect data that would change the world's view of the Arctic.Ca: Jordi, en canvi, buscava el coneixement meticulós, amb anys d'experiència a les espatlles.En: Jordi, on the other hand, sought meticulous knowledge, with years of experience on his shoulders.Ca: Les seves tendes estaven instal·lades a prop d'un llac glaçat, al costat de petites plantes resistents que lluitaven per sobreviure.En: Their tents were set up near a frozen lake, next to small hardy plants struggling to survive.Ca: La calor del sol de mitjanit els donava un petit alleujament del fred constant, però la tundra era un territori hostil.En: The heat of the midnight sun gave them a small relief from the constant cold, but the tundra was a hostile territory.Ca: La recerca va començar amb bon ritme.En: The research started off at a good pace.Ca: Gemma estava decidida, encara que el seu equipament començava a fallar.En: Gemma was determined, although her equipment was beginning to fail.Ca: Un termòmetre es va trencar, una càmera es va congelar.En: A thermometer broke, a camera froze.Ca: Jordi li va suggerir una mica de prudència, però Gemma estava convençuda de la importància de les dades.En: Jordi suggested a bit of caution, but Gemma was convinced of the importance of the data.Ca: El dia de Midsummer, la situació es va complicar.En: On Midsummer day, the situation became complicated.Ca: Una tempesta forta, inesperada, va arribar de sobte.En: A strong, unexpected storm arrived suddenly.Ca: Els núvols es van fer foscos i el vent bufava amb violència.En: The clouds darkened and the wind blew violently.Ca: Eren massa lluny del campament.En: They were too far from the camp.Ca: Gemma va intentar continuar, però Jordi va insistir que necessitaven seguretat.En: Gemma tried to continue, but Jordi insisted that they needed safety.Ca: Les hores es van fer eternes mentre la tempesta envaïa la tundra.En: The hours dragged on while the storm invaded the tundra.Ca: Gemma es va adonar del perill.En: Gemma realized the danger.Ca: Va ser llavors quan, escoltant a Jordi, van decidir treballar junts.En: That's when, listening to Jordi, they decided to work together.Ca: Van fer servir les poques eines que tenien i la seva intuïció.En: They used the few tools they had and their intuition.Ca: Van riure sota la pluja, consolant-se amb l'esforç conjunt mentre cercaven una petita cova per refugiar-se.En: They laughed in the rain, consoling each other with their joint effort as they searched for a small cave to take shelter.Ca: Després de la tempesta, l'alleujament era evident.En: After the storm, the relief was evident.Ca: Havien recollit prou dades per demostracions significatives.En: They had gathered enough data for significant demonstrations.Ca: Gemma estava agraïda pels ensenyaments de Jordi.En: Gemma was grateful for Jordi's teachings.Ca: Va aprendre que l'avenç no sempre requeria presses; de vegades, la prudència i la col·laboració eren igual de valuosos.En: She learned that progress didn't always require haste; sometimes, prudence and collaboration were equally valuable.Ca: Jordi, per la seva banda, va veure el valor de la passió i l'empenta de Gemma.En: Jordi, for his part, recognized the value of Gemma's passion and drive.Ca: Va saber que, amb equilibri, podien aconseguir més junts.En: He knew that, with balance, they could achieve more together.Ca: Mentre caminaven de tornada al campament, amb un cel clar a sobre i una promesa de futurs descobriments, els dos ecologistes sabien que les seves experiències aviat canviarien no només els seus propis camins, sinó possiblement el futur del planeta.En: As they walked back to the camp, with a clear sky above and the promise of future discoveries, the two ecologists knew that their experiences would soon change not only their own paths but possibly the future of the planet. Vocabulary Words:the tundra: la tundrasurrounded: envoltatsmeticulous: meticulósthe experience: l'experiènciahardy: resistentsto struggle: lluitarthe relief: l'alleujamenthostile: hostilthe pace: el ritmeto fail: fallara bit: una micathe caution: la prudènciaconvinced: convençudaunexpected: inesperadato insist: insistirto invade: envaïrto realize: adonar-seto console: consolar-sethe shelter: el refugievident: evidentthe demonstrations: les demostracionsgrateful: agraïdathe teachings: els ensenyamentsthe haste: les pressesvaluable: valuósthe balance: l'equilibrito achieve: aconseguirthe promise: la promesathe discoveries: els descobrimentsthe path: el camí
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Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis: In Echo of Iraq War, Trump Distorted Intelligence to Justify Bombing Iran's Nuclear SitesVietnam veteran Mike Ferner: As Veterans and Allies' 40-Day Fast for Gaza Nears End, Conditions for Palestinians WorsenRoots Action's Norman Solomon: Democrats Must Adopt Progressive Economic Agenda to Defeat Trump-GOP Authoritarian AgendaBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Salvadoran ex-military officers convicted of 1982 killings of Dutch journalists• VA secretary refused to take responsibility for drastic downsizing• Kansas City, Missouri rent strikers win after 247 daysVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.
This week on Inspire Change, Gunter is opening up a mindful conversation on men as allies and advocating for gender equity. This not just being an ally to women, but also to other men. Having a sustained commitment. Being an ally means to stand in solidarity with others, especially those facing injustice. This podcast is being an ally toward not just woman but to others. Gratitude Sessions: This week we would like to take the time to show our appreciation for the Ukraine. We acknowledge that your country is going through a tremendous amount, but your people, they keep listening and inspiring change. The people of the Ukraine have been loyal listeners of Inspire Change since the start; however, within the last 4 seasons we have watched the Ukraine climb from #18 all the way to #8 earning you a CONGRATULATIONS and placing the Ukraine on the Top 10 Global Listeners List. Since the invasion, the struggle for your freedoms is apparent and the team at Inspire Change with Gunter stand with you and President Zelensky. We strive to set the example of what it means to be human through positive social change and inspiring human connection. Sincere gratitude to everyone in the Ukraine, we appreciate everyone of you and are grateful for your likes, shares, follows and subscribes, but most of all for you continuing to inspire positive social change! If you want to share your story of social change, please feel free to reach out to the show directly. See the show-notes for our contact information.On a side note: Gunter Swoboda and Lorin Josephson's neo-noir/supernatural thriller novel Amulets of Power, Book I A Brian Poole Mystery is officially ON SALE EVERYWHERE you like to get book, but if you want a discount please consider ording direct. 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AuthorWe all have a story. Stories that touch us the most are about that moment when we make the choice to be real, to drop any pretense of pride, power and position. In that telling moment we step into a new space where our ability to overcome fear allows us to be truly authentic in our relationship to the world. In that moment we become fully human. Gunter has authored a novel Mountains of Sea published by Winterwolf Press and he self-published the non-fiction, Making Good Men Great: Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity. Both books are available at all major and independent retailers globally. The Making Good Men Great Movement also made Oprah's #MustWatch list in 2018.MentorIn both the personal and professional sphere, Gunter has successfully worn many hats. Added to his education, experience and eloquence it allows him to develop a relationship with someone that ignites their aspirations.CoachIn today's world, the challenge to be ‘perfect' is a constant source of stress. 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Send us a textThere is a richness to the new children's book, Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by writer Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan, that affords a caregiver and a child myriad opportunities for discussion, exploration, and, ultimately, connection. It weaves history lessons with contemporary, school scenarios that young children will recognize in a way that entertains while modeling skills that young children need. I think Lee and Kelly have created something special, and I was excited to talk to both of them about their process and what they want kids and adults to take away from this book. More about Lee and Kelly and Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally is at talkingaboutkids.com.
Both Russia and China are well-positioned to lead global efforts through multilateral institutions such as the UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist, was freed on bail from an immigration detention centre in Louisiana where he had been detained for 104 days
Scott Jagow is joined by political analysts John Hancock and Michael Kelley to break down the recent US military strikes on Iran, which involved six B2 bombers targeting three nuclear sites. The discussion explores the proactive nature of the operation, raising critical questions about presidential authority and the lack of full Congressional consultation. They examine the strategic alignment between the US and Israel, including Prime Minister Netanyahu's broader objectives, and assess the risk of wider regional conflict. With comparisons to past interventions like Iraq, the episode dives into the potential long-term consequences and geopolitical impact of the strikes.
1/4: Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea Paperback – April 29, 2025 by Bruce Bechtol (Author), Anthony N. Celso https://www.amazon.com/Rogue-Allies-Strategic-Partnership-between/dp/1985902176 In Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea, Bruce E. Bechtol Jr. and Anthony N. Celso examine the influence of two rogue states whose rebellion against the United States and US-backed countries has serious consequences for international relations. Iran and North Korea have profited from illegal activities, such as the arming of terrorist organizations, in attempts to disrupt peace efforts in the Middle East and East Asia and to destabilize the rules-based order of the world. Bechtol and Celso uncover the origins of this decades-long alliance, consider elements that these two nation-states have in common, and explain how their relationship undermines neighboring regions. The authors draw from revealing interviews with Iranian and North Korean defectors as well as firsthand accounts from other sources, providing crucial additions to this body of research. While some scholars have compared and contrasted Iran and North Korea, few have delved into how this partnership works to achieve its far-reaching impact. By assessing key aspects of the Iran–North Korea nexus—including military, ideological, economic, and environmental forces—Rogue Allies investigates the link between two volatile states and the ensuing implications for global security. 1943
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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Strangers to Allies: A Wildlife Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti Természettudományi Múzeum folyosóin egy forró nyári napon pezsgő élet zajlott.En: The corridors of the budapesti Natural History Museum were bustling with life on a hot summer day.Hu: Árpád csendesen bóklászott az új különleges kiállításon, amely a magyar vadvilággal foglalkozott.En: Árpád wandered quietly through the new special exhibition focused on Hungarian wildlife.Hu: A nap meleg fénye beáramlott az ablakokon, különleges mintákat vetítve a falakra, miközben az emberek lépései és halk beszélgetéseik visszhangoztak a tágas termekben.En: The warm daylight streamed through the windows, casting unique patterns on the walls as the footsteps and soft conversations of people echoed in the spacious halls.Hu: Árpád, a természetfotós, akinek különösen fontos volt a magyar ökoszisztémák megismerése, egy inspiráló projektet keresett.En: Árpád, a nature photographer particularly interested in understanding Hungarian ecosystems, was looking for an inspiring project.Hu: A termek között lassan sétálva a kiállítás egyik részébe botlott, ahol Lilla, lelkes környezettudományi hallgató, mesélt a látogatóknak a kiállításról és bőszen hangoztatta a természetvédelem fontosságát.En: As he slowly strolled through the rooms, he stumbled upon a part of the exhibition where Lilla, a passionate environmental science student, was telling visitors about the exhibition and fervently emphasizing the importance of conservation.Hu: Lilla, aki önkéntesként tevékenykedett a múzeumban, tele volt energiával.En: Lilla, who volunteered at the museum, was full of energy.Hu: Ahogy figyelte a látogatóknak tartott előadását, Árpád nem tudta nem észrevenni az őszinte lelkesedést a lány hangjában.En: Observing her presentation to visitors, Árpád couldn't help but notice the genuine enthusiasm in her voice.Hu: Ahogy egy csoport odébb állt, Árpád megérezte, hogy itt az idő, hogy kérdéseit feltegye Lillának.En: As a group moved on, Árpád felt it was time to ask Lilla his questions.Hu: Átlépett a kis közönség után keletkezett csendben, és megszólította őt.En: He stepped forward in the quiet that followed the small audience and addressed her.Hu: "Üdv, érdeklődtem a magyar vadvilág után egy fotóprojekthez," kezdte Árpád bizonytalanul, miközben próbálta nem elárulni korábbi rossz tapasztalatai miatti zárkózottságát.En: "Hello, I was interested in Hungarian wildlife for a photography project," Árpád began uncertainly, while trying not to reveal his previous bad experiences that had made him reserved.Hu: Lilla szeme felcsillant, mikor meglátta Árpád kameráját.En: Lilla's eyes sparkled when she saw Árpád's camera.Hu: "Ó, ön fotós?En: "Oh, are you a photographer?"Hu: " kérdezte izgatottan.En: she asked excitedly.Hu: "Nagyon örülnék, ha egy tapasztalt személy segítene a projektemben.En: "I would be thrilled if an experienced person would help with my project.Hu: Éppen egy magyar biodiverzitási témán dolgozom.En: I am currently working on a Hungarian biodiversity topic."Hu: "Mindketten érezték, hogy talán most találtak valakit, aki megérti és osztja az ő szenvedélyüket.En: They both felt they might have found someone who understood and shared their passion.Hu: Az érdekes beszélgetés alatt a Dunai tokhalról szóló előadásra sodródtak, ami még inkább közelebb hozta őket.En: During the engaging conversation, they drifted towards a lecture about the Dunai tokhal, which brought them even closer.Hu: Lelkesen beszélgettek a tokok megőrzésének lehetőségeiről és a magyar természet értékes kincseiről.En: They enthusiastically talked about the possibilities of sturgeon conservation and the valuable treasures of Hungarian nature.Hu: Az előadás végén Árpád és Lilla mosollyal az arcukon cseréltek telefonszámot.En: At the end of the lecture, Árpád and Lilla exchanged phone numbers with smiles on their faces.Hu: Árpád felajánlotta, hogy segít a fotózással Lilla projektjéhez, míg Lilla megígérte, hogy bevezeti Árpádot a kutatói körbe, ahol a tudósok új inspirációt nyújthatnak számára.En: Árpád offered to help with photography for Lilla's project, while Lilla promised to introduce Árpád to the research community, where scientists could offer him new inspiration.Hu: Ez a találkozás mindkettőjükben változást hozott.En: This encounter brought a change in both of them.Hu: Árpád ráébredt, hogy a szenvedély megosztása másokkal mekkora erőt adhat.En: Árpád realized how much strength sharing passion with others could give.Hu: Lilla pedig magabiztosabb lett, tudva, hogy lelkesedése kapukat nyithat meg és segíthet a kapcsolatteremtésben.En: Lilla became more confident, knowing that her enthusiasm could open doors and help in making connections.Hu: Ketten együtt hamar megtalálták az útjukat, hogy egy szebb és zöldebb jövőt tervezzenek, ahol a magyar vadvilág megőrzése mindenki számára fontos lesz.En: Together, they quickly found their path to plan a brighter and greener future where the preservation of Hungarian wildlife would be important to everyone. Vocabulary Words:corridors: folyosóinbustling: pezsgőexhibition: kiállításonwildlife: vadvilággalstreamed: beáramlottpatterns: mintákatspacious: tágasecosystems: ökoszisztémákstrolled: sétálvastumbled: botlottfervently: bőszenconservation: természetvédelemvolunteered: önkénteskéntgenuine: őszinteenthusiasm: lelkesedéstreserved: zárkózottságátsparkled: felcsillantthrilled: örülnékbiodiversity: biodiverzitásiengaging: érdekeslecture: előadássturgeon: tokhalróltreasures: kincseirőlexchanged: cseréltekinspiration: inspirációencounter: találkozásconfidence: magabiztosabbconnections: kapcsolatteremtésbenpreservation: megőrzésestrength: erőt
In popular memory, the Second World War was an unalloyed victory for freedom over totalitarianism, marking the demise of the age of empires and the triumph of an American-led democratic order. In Scorched Earth, historian Paul Thomas Chamberlin dispatches the myth of World War II as a good war. Instead, he depicts the conflict as it truly was: a massive battle beset by vicious racial atrocities, fought between rival empires across huge stretches of Asia and Europe. The war was sparked by German and Japanese invasions that threatened the old powers' dominance, not by Allied opposition to fascism. The Allies achieved victory not through pluck and democratic idealism but through savage firebombing raids on civilian targets and the slaughter of millions of Soviet soldiers. The Soviet Union and the United States emerged as hyper-militarized new imperial powers, each laying claim to former Axis holdings across the globe before turning on one another and triggering a new forever war. Dramatically rendered and persuasively argued, Scorched Earth shows that World War II marked the culmination of centuries of colonial violence and ushered in a new era of imperial struggle.Paul Thomas Chamberlin is an associate professor in history at Columbia University. The author of The Cold War's Killing Fields and The Global Offensive, his writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Christian Science Monitor. He lives in New York.For more info on the book click HERE
Rachel Zoe is already making waves, in the best way possible, as Kyle, Kathy, Erika and the rest of our fav diamond holders are spotted, first hand, filming all over town. We break down Rachel's allies, enemies and so much more as things are already heating up for a, hopeful, great Season 15. Jax Taylor's fans demand he be fired as his podcast tour is cancelled & his life blows up both on and off air. Brynn Whitfield quits RHONY, the fans say she was fired and still no one cares about the future of this once top rated franchises. Except Andy Cohen, of course. Teresa Giudice tells new lies and pretends to be BFFs with Meredith Marks. Finally, Kyle Richards' pre-nup, or lack thereof, comes into question as Mo continues his single party life and Kyle grows even closer to Miss Morgan Wade. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TASK RABBIT - taskrabbit.com (Tackle Your To-Do List Today & Get 15% Off Using Promo Code INSIDERS on Taskrabbit.com or On The Task Rabbit App) WARBY PARKER - www.warbyparker.com/velvet (Try On Any Pair of Glasses Virtually of Visit One of Their Over 270 Locations) BOLL & BRANCH - bollandbranch.com/velvetrope (Get 15% Off Plus Free Shipping On Your First Set Of The Most Comfortable Sheets) PIQUE LIFE - piquelife.com/velvet (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) TRUDIAGNOSTIC - www.trudiagnostic.com (Use Code VELVET To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) MINT MOBILE- mintmobile.com/velvetrope (Get Your Summer Savings & Shop Premium Wireless Plans) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PREVIEW NORTH KOREA AND IRAN: Author Bruce Bechtol, "Rogue Allies," reports on the trade of dual use technology between the PRC and North Korea. More. 1951 KOREAN WAR
Though the U.S. and Iran were once allies, their relationship has since turned tense in the last 40 years. Now, President Trump is weighing U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Historian and author John Ghazvinian joins us to unpack decades of history in U.S.-Iran diplomacy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Plus: Oil prices cools after President Trump holds off on taking action against Iran. And Krogers' profit and sales decreased in the latest quarter, though the company slightly raised its 2025 same-store sales outlook. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming Up for Air - Families Speak to Families about Addiction
What are the pitfalls of comparing your story and situation to that of others? How do you live in the world where not everyone is experiencing or expecting substance use or mental health issues, where people more readily discuss their Loved Ones' celebrations, accomplishments, and milestones? Our co-hosts talk about their own frustrations with comparing their situations to those of others, and how they've learned to handle it over time. A membership at Allies in Recovery provides: ✔ A structured online platform to learn CRAFT skills step by step ✔ Support groups and a community that truly understands ✔ A Q&A blog with expert advice ✔ And much more!Start today—visit Allies in Recovery to begin creating change in your family.
DMK allies Congress, VCK, CPI (M) want more seats, say it would increase their presence & help alliance rather than weaken it. DMK says ‘our leader won't let anybody be unhappy'.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/eyeing-larger-share-of-pie-in-seat-sharing-talks-allies-keep-pressure-on-dmk-ahead-of-tn-polls/2663530/
This summer it's 80 years since the greatest conflict in human history came to an end. To mark the anniversary, the military historian, author and broadcaster James Holland has co-written a book that tells the story of the final moments of The Second World War through the Axis surrenders that brought the conflict to a close. In this episode James revisits these dramatic episodes in the company of Rob Attar. (Ad) James Holland is the author of Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders (Bantam, 2025). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fvictory-45%2Fjames-holland%2Fal-murray%2F2928377317966. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As Iran faces a potentially existential threat in its conflict with Israel – and possibly the US – its international allies have been notably absent. Why are Russia, China, and North Korea stepping back? Christopher S. Chivvis, Senior Fellow and Director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, provides expert analysis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can you get the most out of your supply chain relationships? Communication is key, and not just when the headwinds hit. Matt Potts, founder of Normal, Illinois-based Destihl, and Ron Schroder, Briess director of marketing, share how they're navigating supply challenges and how craft brewers can mitigate issues by maintaining lines of communication. Potts also explains why Destihl has supplemented its own growth with partner brands, including the Wrexham Lager, Hanson Brothers' Mmmhops IPA, an Evel Knievel-branded beer and collegiate beers, including with the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Plus, U.S. Beverage VP of brand development Kris Sjolander explains the importer and platform's sales and marketing partnership program. He also dives into what opportunities U.S. Beverage's contract brewing process offers to potential partners in the U.S. and beyond. U.S Beverage's partners include Uinta, Woodchuck Cider, Moosehead, Captain Lawerence and several others. Sjolander shares why he believes U.S. Beverage excels at distributor management, how the company is expanding its national accounts presence to meet its partners' needs and what types of brands benefit the most from partnering with the firm. Before the conversations, Brewbound editor Justin Kendall and managing editor Jess Infante break down Tilray Brands' latest leadership shuffle and taproom closure, as well as quick thoughts on White Claw's dominance of hard seltzer and cutting its vodka-based canned cocktail line. Jess and Justin play Another Round or Tabbing Out on the elders' latest Generation Z gripe: forming a single-file line at the bar. They also talk about the Voodoo Ranger-Malört collaboration, Roulette IPA, where consumers risk getting a Malört-inspired IPA in a 6-pack.
00:00 Intro01:09 China's Nuclear Arsenal Reaches 600 Warheads02:49 Israel Calls Iran 'Pit Bull' of China04:15 Cargo Flight From China Diverted Toward Iran05:10 Copley: China Not Trusted to Broker Israel-Iran Deal07:23 Expert on China's Allies and Support for Iran08:57 Trump: Russia's Removal From G7 Was a Mistake10:26 EU Chief Agrees With Trump on China Trade Concerns12:07 How China Amplifies Unrest to Sow Division in the US17:15 Taiwan Seals Deal for Drone Tech Used in Ukraine18:30 Popular VPN Apps May Be Sending Your Data to China19:36 Japan, Philippines Hold Drill, China Responds
You're not imagining it—someone else is getting the visibility you deserve, and decisions are happening without you in the room. In this powerful podcast episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen Gombault dives into the misunderstood world of office politics and reveals how newly promoted leaders can navigate power dynamics with clarity, confidence, and integrity.If you've been avoiding the “games” in hopes of staying authentic, this episode will show you how to play smart. Karen offers three strategic mindset shifts that help you build influence, increase visibility, and forge meaningful alliances at the leadership table.This is essential listening for every ambitious woman navigating the real power structures behind the scenes at work.5 KEY TAKEAWAYSPolitics is just influence in motion. Avoiding it won't protect you—it will sideline you. Learn to observe and engage with the informal systems of power intentionally.Visibility is not vanity—it's leverage. If you're not speaking, someone else is shaping the narrative. Your voice is a strategic asset.Allies matter more than advocates. Sustainable influence comes from mutually beneficial relationships—not just having someone name-drop you in meetings.You don't have to play dirty, but you do have to play smart. Influence can be ethical, human, and aligned with your leadership style.Silence costs you more than you think. Playing it safe by staying quiet can mean being left out of critical decisions.“Politics is just influence in motion. You don't have to play games—but you do have to play smart.” —Karen GombaultAvoiding politics isn't a neutral act—it's a decision that shapes how others perceive your leadership. This episode gives you permission—and tools—to show up strategically, without compromising who you are.RESOURCES & NEXT STEPSFree Guide: Get Noticed – 20 Ways to Build Visibility at Work Without Feeling Self-Promotional → https://www.karengombault.com/getnoticedReady to lead with confidence and strategic clarity?Explore Catalyst – A 6-week coaching sprint for ambitious leaders ready to step up and lead smarter. → https://www.karengombault.com/catalystFor private executive coaching, tailored to your leadership goals, head here: https://www.karengombault.com/privatecoachingConnect with Karen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/
June 18, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, WJR Contributor and Fox News Correspondent discusses President Trump mulling over getting directly involved in Iran conflict and the split it's causing within his inner circle.
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Scott shares his take on how traditional U.S. allies should navigate the Trump era — and what might come after. He then offers advice for managing nerves before a big meeting or pitch. Finally, what does meaningful engagement look like when you're a first-time board member and full-time parent? Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Allies. In workplace settings, there are times when most of us need them. Consider this scenario; you're in a meeting, and you're about to take a calculated risk to share an unpopular idea. As soon as you complete your thought, one of your colleagues quickly responds, complimenting you on your idea, and asking you to share more. That's an act of allyship. Conversely, in that very same meeting, you can take an act of allyship by showing up for a different colleague when another person says something unskillful to them. Without a beat, you can simply say, “You just said [insert statement]. Could you explain more specifically what you meant?” That simple response should do the trick to shine a light on the harm they caused. When it comes to showing up for your LGBTQ+ colleagues, acts of allyship in workplace settings are life-saving. They help build the foundation of increased safety and trust that can get more of LGBTQ+ employees closer to experiencing that elusive sense of belonging at work. Yet, for some of the budding LGBTQ+ allies out there, being an authentic ally causes some pause. Some may ask themselves, “what if I cause even more harm,” and instead retreat into silence. To help build up the confidence and skills of these emerging LGBTQ+ workplace allies, I am excited to speak with Jean-Marie Navetta who will help us answer this big question: What does it take to be an authentic ally during these challenging times? If you're unfamiliar with Jean-Marie, for nearly 20 years she's worked in the LGBTQ+ movement to help engage people both outside and inside of the community to be part of the work of building on policy change to transform culture to become more actively inclusive. She's spent 17 years with PFLAG National leading their work in this area and for the past year, she's continued that effort at Out & Equal. Together, during our conversation, you will: Learn why performative acts of allyship, or merely calling yourself an ally, without taking any action is the fastest way to erode the trust of your LGBTQ+ colleagues. Gain fresh insights on accessible actions you can take to show up as an LGBTQ+ ally - some of these are more easy and significant than you think. Explore new allyship practices you can test out with close friends and family members to to build up the confidence necessary to overcome the comfort of silence. This interview was designed to support people like you - visionary leaders, and those on their way to joining us. Savor this insightful talk, and if you're looking for more ways to connect with inspiring leaders like Jean-Marie, be sure to join our Belonging Membership Community - a community of practice committed to putting our values of belonging, community, and collaboration into action. Members have the unique opportunity to connect with guests like Jean-Marie for 1:1 laser coaching sessions. Imagine belonging with fellow visionary leaders when you join the Belonging Movement Newsletter: www.rhodesperry.com/subscribe. Interested in learning more about Out & Equal and the benefits of an Out & Equal Partnership? Visit Become a Partner | Out & Equal. Out & Equal: https://outandequal.org/
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated with a recent Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and retaliation from Iran. The two countries openly carried out attacks on each other for the first time last year, in April and October, after a years long shadow war. But have Iran and Israel always been at odds? Dan is revisiting this episode from April 2024 with Maziar Bahari, an Iranian-Canadian journalist and filmmaker who founded the news website IranWire; Bahari explains how these two nations went from partners in the Middle East to implacable enemies.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.You can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.
In light of today's breaking news—Israel's targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran's retaliation—we are re-releasing our episode that confronts one of the most urgent questions of our time. Originally aired in January 2025, this debate has only grown more relevant, with our two experts offering insights critical for understanding the road ahead. Iran is getting closer to developing its first nuclear weapon. With tensions rising in the Middle East, should the U.S. and its allies take a stand? Those calling to stop Iran now argue this is a “now or never” moment for the region. Those calling for tolerance say while it's not ideal, it is manageable, and maintaining diplomacy should be the focus. Now we debate: Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now? Arguing STOP NOW: Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Arguing TOLERATE: Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming Up for Air - Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Dads come together for a fascinating chat about the work they're doing around their children's substance use/recovery. What's different about how Moms and Dads approach the work? They suggest that the love felt for their Loved One is equal, but the interactions are quite different. James,a father of four, points out that Dads are often focused on detaching from their young adult sons, in order to let them become more independent—and this can also be exacerbated by the contrast of Moms being more involved. Dads and Moms might have completely different approaches to parenting their addicted adult children, but this is OK. Learning the CRAFT method and the Allies in Recovery toolkit has given parents common language and references that facilitate their own communications and dynamics around their approaches with their Loved Ones. The more we stay curious, interested and non-judgmental, the more power we have to positively impact the situation. These fathers lay it all out for us and help us to better understand their internal journeys.A membership at Allies in Recovery provides: ✔ A structured online platform to learn CRAFT skills step by step ✔ Support groups and a community that truly understands ✔ A Q&A blog with expert advice ✔ And much more!Start today—visit Allies in Recovery to begin creating change in your family.
In this spin-off of a spin-off, C&C assumes the Allies are victorious in C&C Red Alert 2, which is why Yuri is out for Revenge. Use your units and strategic wits to outsmart the enemy, and as a reward you will get to see some of the silliest cutscenes ever made.
Long before the Allies stormed Berlin, a different kind of war was already underway—waged not with bullets and tanks, but with relics, runes, and ancient symbols of power. This three-part series unearths the chilling true story of the Nazis' obsession with the occult and their state-sponsored quest for the Holy Grail. At the center of it all was SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who transformed a crumbling medieval ruin—Wewelsburg Castle—into a spiritual fortress and ritual temple for a cult hiding in plain sight. From secret SS expeditions in search of relics to fabricated sacred texts and blood-soaked ceremonies in the castle's north tower, The Devil Within reveals how myth, pseudoscience, and fanaticism merged into something far more dangerous: belief weaponized. And when the war was lost, Wewelsburg didn't die. The Black Sun chamber survived. And the thirteenth pedestal—the one reserved for the Grail—remains empty to this day.
The story of the American alligator is one of survival. From 1967 to 1987, they were officially listed as an endangered species. But the wetlands of Louisiana, Florida's Everglades National Park and many other southern habitats are now teeming with roughly five million alligators. And their story continues to evolve. Recent studies suggest alligators shape how carbon is stored in soil. Could alligators be an unexpected ally in the fight against climate change? Christopher Murray, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Southeastern Louisiana University, joins The Excerpt to share insights from his recent study published in Nature. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donald Trump needs the protests in L.A. to be violent and chaotic so he can justify the power grab he desperately wants. His allies in Congress and right-wing media are only too happy to oblige by encouraging his exaggerations and distortions. Jen Psaki takes a closer look at how the protests in L.A. are being mischaracterized as Trump edges toward invoking the Insurrection Act.
Lawfare Contributing Editor Renée DiResta sits down with Daphne Keller, Director of the Program on Platform Regulation at Stanford University's Cyber Policy Center; Dean Jackson, Contributing Editor at Tech Policy Press and fellow at American University's Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology; and Joan Barata, Senior Legal Fellow at The Future of Free Speech Project at Vanderbilt University and fellow at Stanford's Program on Platform Regulation, to make European tech regulation interesting. They discuss the European Union's Disinformation Code of Practice and its transition, on July 1, from voluntary framework co-authored by Big Tech, to legally binding obligation under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This sounds like a niche bureaucratic change—but it's provided a news hook for the Trump Administration and its allies in far-right parties across Europe to allege once again that they are being suppressed by Big Tech, and that this transition portends the end of free speech on the internet.Does it? No. But what do the Code and the DSA actually do? It's worth understanding the nuances of these regulations and how they may impact transparency, accountability, and free expression. The group discusses topics including Senator Marco Rubio's recent visa ban policy aimed at “foreign censors,” Romania's annulled election, and whether European regulation risks overreach or fails to go far enough.For more on this topic:Hate Speech: Comparing the US and EU ApproachesThe European Commission's Approach to DSA Systemic Risk is Concerning for Freedom of ExpressionThe Far Right's War on Content Moderation Comes to Europe Regulation or Repression? How the Right Hijacked the DSA DebateLawful but Awful? Control over Legal Speech by Platforms, Governments, and Internet UsersThe Rise of the Compliant Speech PlatformThree Questions Prompted by Rubio's Threatened Visa Restrictions on ‘Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans'Will the DSA Save Democracy? The Test of the Recent Presidential Election in RomaniaTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's Saturday Matinee, we acknowledge the 81st anniversary of D-Day with a story of the espionage that kept the entire operation secret, kept Hitler fooled, and kept the Allies' hope alive.Link to D-Day: The Tide Turns: https://www.noiser.com/d-day-the-tide-turnsSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today marks the 81st anniversary of D-Day–the Allies landing on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from fascism. As we remember the heroes, we salute the Nazi hunters of then and now. Our resistance lives on. This week, just like early June 1944, was a great week for the resistance. Welcome to the second Gaslit Nation block party of the week. Ukraine launched a stealth campaign, destroying 34% of Russia's warplanes with cheap drones and sheer ingenuity. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the MAGA death cult is imploding. Steve Bannon just declared war on Elon Musk and called for him to be deported, Trump wants to gut Musk's government contracts and Bannon claims an executive order is being drafted to seize SpaceX, and MAGA influencers are melting down. It's an oligarch "Lord of the Flies." Welcome to the second Gaslit Nation block party of the week. We end on a high note featuring advice from Constitutional law scholar Leah Litman of the Strict Scrutiny podcast and author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. In part two of our discussion, we cover knowing our rights in a time of lawlessness. Thank you to everyone who supports the show–we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: June 16 4pm ET – Keira Havens of Citizens' Impeachment joins our salon to discuss the growing movement to impeach Donald Trump. June 30 4pm ET – Book club discussion of Lillian Faderman's The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle NEW! Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available here. Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Show Notes: See you at No Kings March on June 14! More info here: https://www.nokings.org/ Join a Tesla Takedown protest near you: https://www.teslatakedown.com/ Trump describes D-Day as 'not a great day' to German chancellor https://youtu.be/noJgJb-prDU?si=JEVYoPTuzg9sF1OB As feud explodes into public view, Trump implies government could cut contracts and subsidies to Musk's companies https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/trump-musk-contracts-subsidies-budget-cuts-rcna211288 Musk says Trump is named in Epstein files https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5335453-elon-musk-donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-files/ Bannon on Trump, Musk implosion: ‘We're going to go to f‑‑‑ing war' https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5336511-steve-bannon-elon-musk-donald-trump-feud/ Remember When Elon Musk's 4-Year-Old Son Said They'll 'Quietly Do Whatever We Want'? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/remember-when-elon-musks-4-year-old-son-said-theyll-quietly-do-whatever-we-want/ar-AA1yXSQX Elon Musk's Kid Keeps Saying Weird Stuff About Trump (includes clip of Musk's kid played in this bonus show) https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-kid-keeps-saying-weird-stuff-about-trump-2000563118 Trump Tax Bill Targets Current EV Owners With New $250 Annual Fee https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/house-tax-bill-new-ev-annual-fee Lawless: Gaslit Nation's Interview with Leah Litman https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2025/5/21/lawless