Podcasts about American Friends

From Krista: A few months ago, I was invited to sit with four people sharing a very different Israeli-Palestinian story than that which comes to us in headlines. They are members of the Parents Circle - Bereaved Families Forum, a very special community. It's composed of hundreds of Palestinian and Israeli families, who despite having paid the highest price of the conflict between their peoples, choose to metabolize their loss as ground of shared suffering and possible reconciliation. I'm so grateful to share that conversation with you now. You will hear their various stories of a transformation of perspective and path. You will hear me invoke a notion of "deep truth" from physics that is vividly with me in this time. Terrible ruptures and escalating violence are part of the truth of what we see ourselves capable. But they are not the whole truth, not the inevitable future. Courageous experiments in healing and transformation are also a reality of our time. In a packed room in New York City, I think we all felt like we were witnessing something unimaginable if you only judge the potentials of humanity from the extreme actions that shape what we call the news. The Bereaved Families Forum is extremism in a life-giving, heart-opening key. We left that room — and may you leave this listening — feeling a little bit healed ourselves, with a hopefulness become more magnetic and more reasonable. This event was hosted by the American Friends of the Parents Circle – Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians for Peace. My conversation partners were Robi Damelin, Arab Aramin, Mohamed Abu Jafar, and Liora Eilon. Liora, who lost her son in their kibbutz on October 7, 2023, is one of the newest members of this group.  __ Listen to Krista's original conversation with Robi Damelin and Ali Abu Awaad in the On Being podcast feed; the episode is called “No More Taking Sides”. And learn much more about this beautiful community at theparentscircle.org. The American Friends community website is parentscirclefriends.org. Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page.  Sign yourself and others up for The Pause  to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Los Angeles completing his upcoming film about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, north of Viborg-born Danish film and television director JANUS METZ talks about being drawn to characters that look into darkness. From his documentary Armadillo (2010) about Danish soldiers in the war in Afghanistan to his big budget tv series Star Wars: Andor (2025) to the miniseries ZeroZeroZero (2020) about the global cocaine trade, Janus talks about the anthropological approach and perspective in all his work.Janus selects a work by Per Kirkeby from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS7953(Private photograph)This conversation with Asger Hussain occurred on November 10, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Two decades shy of its 100th anniversary of statehood, how is India progressing in its goal of becoming an innovative, prosperous, greener and developed nation? Šumit Ganguly, a Hoover Institution senior fellow and director of Hoover's Huntington Program on Strengthening US-India Relations, discusses Hoover's newly released Annual Survey of India 2026. Among the survey topics explored: an assessment of India's economy; the nation's uncertain foreign policy; Indian education at a “crossroads”; and the nation's contemporary challenges regarding science, technology and innovation policy. Also discussed: how India's “strategic autonomy” and oil needs are affected by the war in the Middle East; economic competition with neighboring China; Prime Minister Modi's complicated relationship with the American president and US tariff policy; and India keeping innovators from relocating to the other land. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Šumit Ganguly is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and director of its Huntington Program on Strengthening US-India Relations. He is also the Rabindranath Tagore Professor in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Emeritus, at Indiana University in Bloomington, where he served as distinguished professor and professor of political science and directed programs on India studies and on American and global security. He was previously on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin, Hunter College, the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and James Madison College of Michigan State University. He has also taught at Columbia University, Sciences Po (Paris, France), the US Army War College, the University of Heidelberg (Germany), Northwestern University, and the Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He serves on the board of directors of the American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Bill Whalen, the Virginia Hobbs Carpenter Distinguished Policy Fellow in Journalism and a Hoover Institution research fellow since 1999, writes and comments on campaigns, elections, and governance with an emphasis on California and America's political landscapes. Whalen writes on politics and current events for various national publications, as well as Hoover's California On Your Mind web channel. Whalen hosts Hoover's Matters of Policy & Politics podcast and serves as the moderator of Hoover's GoodFellows broadcast exploring history, economics, and geopolitical dynamics. RELATED SOURCES Hoover Survey of India 2026 (Hoover Institution Press, 2026) The US-India Nuclear Accord (Stanford University Press, 2026) Huntington Program on Strengthening US-India Relations ABOUT THE SERIES Matters of Policy & Politics, a podcast from the Hoover Institution, examines the direction of federal, state, and local leadership and elections, with an occasional examination of national security and geopolitical concerns, all featuring insightful analysis provided by Hoover Institution scholars and guests. To join our newsletter and be the first to tune into the next episode, visit Matters of Policy & Politics.

From Gehl Studio on Powell Street, Gjern-born, San Francisco-based Danish architect, urban strategist and designer SOFIE KVIST recalls moving to the US when Danish firm Gehl People opened its west coast office. She describes her people-centric and data-driven work focused on public spaces as more social science than design. And she shares conceptual design projects in North American cities that have, at their core, attention to foundational cultural, social, and environmental sustainability.Sofie selects a work by Ejnar Nielsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1832(Photograph Source: GEHL)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 7, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Vered Siegel, CFRE, Director of Prospect Management and Research at American Friends of the Hebrew University, unpacks what it really means to be a strategic partner in the age of AI—and why judgment, not information, is now the scarcest resource in fundraising operations. Resources Mentioned Connect with Vered Siegel : LinkedIn | Website Don't Just Ask the Database Directly | Vered Siegel | White Paper | 2026 What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets  by Michael J. Sandel Moralizing Technology: Understanding and Designing the Morality of Things by Peter-Paul Verbeek The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

From Copenhagen for a short stopover during awards season, Herning-born, Copenhagen-based Danish documentary film producer HELLE FABER talks about her film Mr Nobody Against Putin, currently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Helle discusses how she got involved in the secret film, how the subject and filmmakers had to trust each other, and how the team got the subject out of Russia for his safety that would then secure the film's chances to be shown.Helle selects a work by Ragna Braase from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/kms8905(Photographer: Martin Bubrandt)This conversation with Asger Hussain occurred on February 20, 2026.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Burbank, Aarhus-born, Peabody Award-winning Danish podcast host, director and producer LEA THAU retraces her journey from New York to Los Angeles, first leading The Moth, the live platform for storytellers, to creating the podcast Strangers. Lea describes the gradual insertion of own self at the center of her storytelling, exemplified by the "Love Hurts" and "Lea in Trumpland" miniseries. And after a 7-year hiatus, she hints at upcoming shows of yet another kind of storytelling.Lea selects a work by Erik Henningsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1454(Photographer: Kevin Zacker)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on December 10, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

"HERE NOW and THEN" in collaboration with Hamilton-Selway Fine Art (@hamiltonselway) opening during Frieze LA and a Black History Month Exhibition on Wednesday, February 25th at 5PMThe exhibition includes works by emerging and blue chip artists such as Gregory Saint Amand, Moses Salihou, O'Neil Scott, Floyd Strickland, and Candice Tavares, as well as works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Julie Mehretu, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley.HERE NOW and THEN is based on lived realities, memory, and enduring legacy of the Black Diaspora. Together the artworks in the exhibition offer a distinct yet interconnected perspective on Black identity across time, place, and experience.A percentage of proceeds from sales in the exhibition will be donated to American Friends of Jamaica, (@afjcares) a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to support Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives committed to sustainably transforming the lives of Jamaicans.Conversation with: Ron - Hamilton-Selway Fine Art GalleryTanya Weddemire - Gallery Owner Candice Tavares- ArtistFloyd StricklandWednesday FEB 25th5PM - 9PM​Hamilton-Selway Fine Art8678 Melrose AveWest Hollywood, CA 90069JamirSmith.com@jamir_smith#fyp #explore #thejsjournals #iheartradio #power975la

Thomas Moore IIISeason 4: Episode 12This week on Art Movez, Thomas Moore III, Executive Director of the American Friends of the Louvre, takes hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kulansky into the international art world. Thomas shares insights on supporting global cultural institutions and the impact of American curators in international art services. Drawing from his extensive experience in nonprofit arts, he offers advice on building a career in prestigious art institutions and contributing diverse perspectives, and claiming your seat at the table.

From his home in Healdsburg in Northern California, Taulov-born Danish winemaker LEO STEEN HANSEN recalls his journey in 1999 from sommelier at famed Copenhagen restaurant Kong Hans to natural winemaking in Sonoma County. Leo shares insights on his approach to his food-friendly wines at Leo Steen Wines, especially his signature Chenin Blanc, and his relationships with vineyard partners along the California coast. And he talks about his newest venture in Denmark, Scout by Leo.Leo selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1658(Photographer: Stephanie Hopkins)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 4, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his studio in Vesterbro, Sønderborg-born Danish photographer SØREN SOLKÆR is home in Copenhagen after an exhibition opening in London. Søren talks about the evolving role of his camera over his three-decade long oeuvre of long-term global projects such as Surface, Photographs Posed, Passage, Souls, Black Sun, and One, focused on people, nature, and spirituality, and his relationship to patience. And he shares his plans for the Adventurer's Club where he is a lifetime member.Søren selects a work by Christian Lemmerz from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8399(Photographer: Søren Solkær)This conversation with Gregers Heering occurred on November 3, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

The cabinet on Sunday endorsed a series of far-reaching measures aimed at deepening Israel’s de facto annexation of parts of the West Bank. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, co-founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria and former CEO of the YESHA Council (Photo: Dor Pazuelo/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From his home in Portugal, suburban Copenhagen-born Danish serial entrepreneur HENRIK ZILLMER talks about AirHelp, one of many disruptive tech companies he founded that brought him to Silicon Valley and New York. He describes the concept of Justice-as-a-Service, his background in comedy and the military, and the cultural nuances in entrepreneurship in Europe, the US, and Asia. And he shares his newest ventures that take him away from technology into nature and the physical world.Henrik selects a work by Wilhelm Marstrand from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8833(Photographer: York Hovest)This conversation occurred on October 22, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Robert Siegel explores medical innovation and artificial intelligence with leading experts in cancer genetics, translational medicine, cardiology, and rehabilitation, including Susan M. Domchek, Eric Topol, Leor Perl, and Michael Bahar. A program of the American Friends of the Rabin Medical Center.

While much of the world's attention is focused on the Iranian regime, desperate to cling to power after a historic massacre of its own people protesting, another power seeks hegemony in the Middle East: Turkey, run by its strongman leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Under Erdogan, Turkey has massacred Kurdish minorities, backs the new Syrian regime, and has expressed vocal support for Hamas. It also seeks to be a peacekeeper in Gaza. What exactly is Erdogan trying to achieve, and why?To help us unpack Erdogan's ambitions, we are joined by Diliman Abdulkader, president of American Friends of Kurdistan.Welcome to The Honest Report podcast.

From The Royal Danish Theatre, Dallas-born, Detroit-raised, and Copenhagen-based American-Danish ballet dancer HOLLY DORGER recalls arriving in Denmark 18 years ago at age 18 to join The Royal Danish Ballet, where she subsequently was promoted from corps de ballet to soloist and principal dancer. Holly explains her at times bumpy and lonely road as an American creative in Denmark, her connection to her audiences via social media, and being knighted at age 26 by HM Queen Margrethe.Holly selects a work by an unknown artist from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS993(Photographer: Samantha Zauscher)This conversation occurred on October 20, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Washington DC, Ravnsnæs-born Danish counselor of science and innovation TORBEN ORLA NIELSEN explains his new role with the Danish Embassy tracking the political framework of the US research environment as it impacts Danish research. Following seven years in Boston's Innovation Centre Denmark, Torben, a diplomat, navigates the evolving US research priorities and funding in order to assist US collaborations with Danish universities and companies.Torben selects a work by an unknown artist from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKSgb44667(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Valby, Copenhagen, Elsinore-born Danish denim and jeans designer CHRISTINE DETLEFSEN finds her inspiration from the vintage world while combining sustainable and responsible innovations in fiber, fabric, and washing. Trained at Levi's, Christine recalls the years working in New York and Los Angeles, and executive producing a documentary about the unique cultural history of jeans. And she walks through how denim design requires an artistic and engineering mindset equally.Christine selects a work by Wolfgang Tillman from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1996-66/32(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Klampenborg, Copenhagen, Central Zealand-born Danish curator, art advisor, and founder / director of ART 2030 LUISE FAURSCHOU talks about the non-profit's projects in New York City and at the UN Headquarters. With a strong belief that art changes people and people change the world, she describes a 40-year career in art that culminates in collaborations with artists, galleries, and museums to champion the art sector to help envision an interconnected and sustainable future.Luise selects a work by Tomas Saraceno from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8613(Photograph Source: Tine Harden. Courtesy of ART 2030)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Note: As a reminder, Rumcast Reserve bottles are officially available in stores and shipping from our online retailer! You can grab your bottles here.You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube.It's time once again for our annual lookback at our favorite rums of the year! This time, we both select favorites from the following categories for 2025:Value rum"New to me" rumUnaged rumAged rumBlendSingle cask"Am I the asshole?" rumOverall rumBottler of the yearDistillery of the yearAs mentioned during the show, you can donate to the American Friends of Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa relief fund here: https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fundTune in and let us know your own favorites from 2025!Thanks, as always, for listening and supporting the show throughout the year. We're looking forward to running it back with you in 2026.

From his home office in Nordhavn, Brønshoj-born Danish tech entrepreneur, author, podcaster, investor, and racing driver DAVID HEINEMEIER HANSSON talks about his recent move back home after the fires in Los Angeles. David recalls his start of 37 Signals, his company that developed Ruby on Rails and Basecamp, and he shares his pursuit of flow, his life philosophy in Stoicism, and his thoughts on entrepreneurship, business, media, and the cultural landscapes of the US vs. Denmark.David selects a work by El Greco from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSsp146(Photograph Source: David Heinemeier Hansson)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On a visit to Los Angeles, Skagen-born, Silicon Valley-based Danish designer and creative consultant LOUISE "LULU" ESCHELMAN recalls arriving in LA on a one-way ticket. She shares the vision of her company Lumilla, founded on Danish minimalism with a laidback California sensibility, that has evolved from a luxury leather to a lifestyle brand. Louise talks about giving back, how she found her footing, and her new venture to work with new artists and brands, especially from Denmark.Louise selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1233(Photographer: Eji Eustaquio)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Winchester, Massachusetts, Odense-born Danish astrophysicist, former soccer player, and artist SØREN MEIBOM came to the US in 1999 for his PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after a career in professional soccer, and recalls his work on NASA's Kepler mission at the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. He talks about his role with the Global Curiosity Institute, and shares his vision for his third chapter fusing visual art with the language of science.Søren selects a work by Jens Søndergaard from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS4895(Photographer: Priscilla Fitzgerald)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Healdsburg, California, Hørsholm-born Danish gallerist ANNE-KATHRINE SCHJERBECK talks about the beginnings as well as latest collaborations at Gallery Lulo that merges craft with art and design with a Danish minimalist sensibility. She recalls growing up in Kenya and Zambia where her parents were diplomats, how she felt affinity with the African-American community when she lived in New Orleans, and how climate change post-Katrina brought her out west.Anne-Kathrine selects a work by Vilhelm Hammershøi from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3696(Photographer: Amy Debonis)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

brianturnershow.com, eastvillageradio.comToday's show part of an East Village Radio Block in support of fundraising for The American Friends of Jamaica Disaster Relief fund: https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/fundraiser/evrlovesjaElizabeth Archer & The Equators - Feel Like Making Love (Dub)Prince Far I - Brujo MagicCreation Rebel - Starship Africa Section 1 Keith Hudson - Formula Dub Anika - Masters Of War Blackbeard All Stars - Garvey Mead DubTommy McCook & The Aggrovators - A Gigantic DubBunny Lee & The Aggrovators - Pablo In Black ArkSingers & Players - Quante Jubila The Tamlins - Baltimore Augustus Pablo - King of Kings DubKing Tubby - A Noisy PlaceDennis Bovell - Dub'er Tapper Zukie - Black CinderelllaLee Perry & Dub Syndicate - Train To Doomsville Gregory Isaacs - Leggo Beast African Head Charge - Belinda U-Roy - Train From the WestJoe Gibbs & The Professionals - Mackarus Serenade Observer All-Stars & King Tubby - Rema Dub Scientist - Rockers DubPrince Jazzbo - The WormerRanking Joe - Back Weh You VultureRas Ibuna - Diverse Doctrine- Yabby You & The Prophet All Stars - Outside the City WallsBullwackies All Stars - Addis Ababa Dub Bim Sherman - Melody Dub Sly & The Revolutionaries - White Rum Sir Coxson Sound - King Of The Dubb RockGlen Brown - No More SlaveryMaxi Millian The Emperor Of Dub - Copper DubPrince Far I w/Suns of Arqa - Throw Away Your Guns 

From the research facilities of Novo Nordisk, Copenhagen-born, Lexington, Massachusetts-based Danish scientist and senior vice president JACOB STEN PETERSEN talks about his 35-year career working in developing drugs to support patients with serious chronic diseases, and his 25-year long work and personal investment in finding a cure for diabetes. Jacob further shares his thoughts on the cultures between Denmark and the US regarding the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system.Jacob selects a work by Per Kirkeby from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8278(Photographer: Greg M. Cooper)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Subscribe now to skip ads, get bonus content, and enjoy access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. Keep the narrative flow going! Dick Cheney died on Nov. 3. From the 1970s onward, he held several powerful posts as White House chief of staff, a Wyoming congressman, Secretary of Defense, and a private-sector oil executive. But Cheney will be remembered most of all for his eight years as Vice President under George W. Bush, when he exerted his influence to invade Iraq in 2003 and impressed his ideas about executive authority and conduct, ignoring Congress, the Constitution, and international law. The Iraq war became an intractable calamity. Even today, the country is not considered a healthy democracy. Cheney's idea of the "unitary executive" is now being put into practice once more by Donald Trump, an unintended consequence of Dick Cheney's enduring influence. Historian Jeremi Suri is our guest. Further reading: The Costs of War: Iraq by Brown University  Further listening: Saddam and his American Friends w/ Steve Coll The Iraq War w/ Andrew Bacevich The Iraq War w/ Ghaith Abdul-Ahad

In this episode, host Shai Davidai sits down with Maayan Aviv, CEO of American Friends of Natal, an Israeli NGO specializing in trauma treatment, PTSD, and community resilience. Maayan shares her personal journey from her upbringing between Israel and the US to leading organizations focused on Jewish philanthropy. The conversation explores Natal's mission to support trauma victims in Israel, especially following the events of October 7th, and how the organization builds resilience in individuals and communities through helplines, clinical support, and proactive programs. Maayan discusses the challenges of addressing trauma, the importance of human connection, and how Natal's work extends beyond Israel to inspire similar initiatives abroad. The episode closes with a personal lightning round, highlighting Maayan's insights on hope, coping, and the power of community in times of crisis. This season is dedicated to Shai's grandmother, Leah Davidai, who passed away earlier this year. Sponsored in part by Iron Dome Coffee, visit www.irondomecoffee.com and use the code HERE I AM for an exclusive discount just for our listeners. Guest: Maayan Aviv Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! COMING SOON BUY MERCH! SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results

As many of you know, though I was born in the United States, my family is from Jamaica. This week Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa--a Category 5 hurricane and the most severe to ever hit the island. I know in my heart that Jamaica is resilient and will rise from this tragedy, however, they cannot do it alone. Please consider making a financial contribution to the relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa – Jamaica Relief Organizations **UPDATED**We received updated information from my cousin this morning 10/30. He is a former member of Parliament and someone I trust implicitly. His message is as follows:"For persons who have been asking where they can donate, this is an official site accepting donations. Thank you in advance

Fredensborg-born, West Hollywood, Los Angeles-based Danish actress, voiceover artist, and writer MARIE BROCK talks about a creative life in the entertainment industry that is characteristically self-motivating. Marie recalls her path to LA via New York and London, and shares her deep experience in voice work and her passion for developing dimensional characters. And she introduces her latest writing project, a Nordic Noir tv crime drama that speaks to her two worlds, Denmark and America.Marie talks about the Matisse: The Red Studio exhibition at SMK.https://www.smk.dk/en/exhibition/henri-matisse-the-red-studio/(Photographer: Zadran Wali)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

It's a Samajority Report Thursday on the Majority Report On today's program: The Republicans continue to refuse to fund SNAP benefits amidst the government shutdown. 25 states and Washington DC are suing the Trump administration and filing a restraining order over their cruel SNAP policies. Massachusetts Attorneys General Andrea Joy Campbell joins the program to provide details and updates on the SNAP lawsuits. At a panel with billionaire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Bill Ackman encourages the others to tell their employees to get out and vote for Andrew Cuomo. Zohran Mamdani joins the program for a quick chat about how to get involved and help get him across the finish line. Newsmax contributor Benj Irby claims that Mamdani's offer of "free stuff" is distracting Jews from realizing he's an extremist. As the damage from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica is still being assessed we encourage you to visit American Friends of Jamaica and contribute to relief efforts. In the Fun Half: CBP Commander, Gregory Bovino is dressed down by a federal judge and mandated to wear a bodycam while on duty and report daily to the judge at 6pm. A father and son, both American citizens, are violently detained by ICE after fleeing from federal agents who had no visible insignia or badges to identify themselves. Kat Aboughazaleh responds to her federal indictment stemming from her daily ICE protests in Illinois. All that and more The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: HELLOFRESH: Go to HelloFresh.com/majority10fm to get 10 Free Meals + Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. ZOCDOC: Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

From her new apartment in Miami, Florida, Sønderborg-born and recent New Yorker Danish scientist and gynecologist MARIE FOEGH shares her research findings on hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. With clinics in both New York and Copenhagen, Marie talks about her six-decade-long path in medicine, most of which based in the US, and the different attitudes on women's health over the years both in Denmark and the US.Marie selects a work by Amedeo Modigliani from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSr145(Photographer: Danielle Richards)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Vesterbro-born and Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles-based Danish tv and film colorist FREDERIK BOKKENHEUSER recalls his path from Denmark to LA as a drummer in 2007. He talks about the creative and technical aspects of his work at Picture Shop, the diversity of projects he encounters, the evolving post-production technological landscape, and the thrill in working alongside directors, directors of photography, producers. Lastly, as a Dodgers fan, he discusses his passion for baseball.Frederik selects a work by C.A. Jensen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS7660(Photographer: Thomas Hjorth)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Lauretta marvels at the beautiful day in Chicago.  She thanks all the Prayer Warriors and adds additional requests for prayer to their list.  Lauretta chats about multiple events and observances that take place in October.  Lauretta then welcomes her guests, Renata and Chris Kaczor to speak about Father John Baptist Bashobora. Father Bashobora heads the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Mbarara Archdiocese, where he has become renowned for extra ordinary acts such as miracle crusades. Ailed people who have attended the crusades have been fully healed of their infirmities and raised people from the dead.  Father Bashobora has three more days planned for the Chicago area (October 14,15 and 16).  Please visit the American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation at their website https://www.americanfriendsofthefatherbashfoundation.org/events.html.  Lauretta reminds listeners that she will be in Houston Next week for the Pentecost USA Conference.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

From the renovated Gensler offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Århus-born Danish architect MICHAEL MØLLER PEDERSEN recalls his plan to move to LA with his wife in 2005 for a ten-year trial period. 20 years later, as project architect and technical director, he discusses architecture as a focus on the human experience, the role of sustainability, what makes a good architect, his appetite for large, complex projects, and the topic of heritage as a Dane living in the US raising his young daughter.Michael selects a work by Vilhelm Hammershøi from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3696(Photographer: Ryan Gobuty)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Lauretta marvels at the beautiful day in Chicago.  She thanks all the Prayer Warriors and adds additional requests for prayer to their list.  Lauretta chats about multiple events and observances that take place in October.  Lauretta then welcomes her guests, Renata and Chris Kaczor to speak about Father John Baptist Bashobora. Father Bashobora heads the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Mbarara Archdiocese, where he has become renowned for extra ordinary acts such as miracle crusades. Ailed people who have attended the crusades have been fully healed of their infirmities and raised people from the dead.  For his upcoming events please visit the American Friends of the Father Bash Foundation at their website https://www.americanfriendsofthefatherbashfoundation.org/events.html.  Lauretta reminds listeners that she will be in Houston Next week for the Pentecost USA Conference.  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

From Bloomberg Originals in Midtown Manhattan, Horsens-born, Brooklyn-based Emmy-nominated Danish documentary director and producer SARAH HOLM JOHANSEN describes Season 4 of her series Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller that garnered 29 Emmy nominations and 4 wins. Sarah recalls the start of her career in investigative journalism in New York on 60 Minutes, and traveling the world as a freelancer. And she revisits Denmark through the lens of her New York life and work.Sarah selects a work attributed to Adam de Coster from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSsp810(Photographer: Lizzie Sullivan)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Before Monday's White House meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in New York with a delegation from the Yesha settlers' Council. Netanyahu promised them that he "will raise the sovereignty issue" in his meeting with President Donald Trump but emphasized that "we must navigate a complex reality." Netanyahu told them: "We have a friendly president, remember the Obama era when he said we wouldn't build even a single brick." Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, who attended the meeting , said the meeting "was very long, and we are very concerned." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Yigal Dilmoni, the founder of American Friends of Judea and Samaria and a former CEO of the Yesha Settlers' Council. (Photo: Reuters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire Kinder, Hannah Friesen, Gena St. David, and Lindsay Stanek share about Vox Veniae's new global partner, American Friends of Combatants for Peace, and the good work of nonviolent peacemaking happening between Palestinians and Israelis working in solidarity to advance a just peace. [Psalm 133]   Reflection  What is the cost of peace without justice, and who bears it?  What systems am I part of that maintain peace for some and oppression for others?  How can I disturb my comfort to open the way to collective peace rooted in justice? Resource Website: https://www.afcfp.org/contact-us 

From his Nørlum office in Viborg, South Korea-born Danish animation producer and studio CEO CLAUS TOKSVIG KJÆR recalls how the trajectory of his company changed upon the Oscar nomination of his hand-drawn, animated feature film Song of the Sea (2014). Claus has traveled to Los Angeles for over 50 times, and talks about the US mindset necessary in his work. He describes his latest project Dante, the new creative direction for Nørlum, and his decision to prioritize what's valuable in life.Claus selects a work by Søren Henrik Petersen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/Kks13868f----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Gentofte-born and Santa Monica, Los Angeles-based Danish creative coach and dream tender LOUISE ROSAGER describes her multilayered approach working with writers, actors, and artists using their own dreams as a new language for their storytelling and creative expression. Louise also talks about how her love for Shakespeare brought her to the US over 20 years ago, and revisits the tv series about young Shakespeare entitled Will (2017), which she conceived and served as executive producer.Louise selects a work by Oluf Hartmann from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS10756(Photographer: Aliana Turkel)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home studio in Copenhagen, Copenhagen-born Danish architect and urban planner JAN GEHL recalls the start of his 65-year-long career focused on people and public life in cities, beginning with Copenhagen. Jan highlights his writings that changed mindsets and his transformation of international cities that became people-centered, and credits like-minded city planners and politicians. In particular, he talks about his 2007–9 work in New York City with the Bloomberg administration.Jan selects a work by Hans Scherfig from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS2016-2(Photographer: Kåre Gade)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York, Gentofte-born Danish-Spanish-Brazilian restaurateur SEBASTIAN PEREZ recalls growing up in Copenhagen until he was six, and moving to New York at 13. Having opened his fourth location in East Williamsburg, Sebastian reflects on the early bootstrapping days of Smør, created with his partner and fellow Dane, Sebastian Bangsgaard, and his vision of providing approachable Danish/Scandinavian food to New Yorkers.Sebastian selects a work by Wolfgang Tillmans from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1996-66/33(Photographer: Paul Quitoriano)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, from his home in the Garden District of New Orleans, Holbæk-born Danish tenor saxophonist and composer CHRISTIAN WINTHER recalls moving to "The Big Easy" in 1997 to play with and learn from some of his jazz idols. Staying true to the birthplace of American jazz and also continually innovating, Christian talks about performing on the stages of the iconic Preservation Hall and Snug Harbor, recording in New York, and traveling the world to play.Christian selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1834(Photographer: Richard Thompson)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home studio in the West Village in Manhattan, New York-born American-Danish theater and voice actress VANESSA JOHANSSON reflects on growing up American with a Danish architect-father from Copenhagen. Vanessa talks about her work with the Scandinavian American Theater Company, with its mission to bring cutting edge work by contemporary Scandinavian playwrights to American audiences. And she talks about the creative and academic sides to voice acting and abstract painting.Vanessa selects a work by Richard Mortensen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS6467(Photographer: Jeff Mosier)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Hobro-born Danish professional rider and horse trainer and abstract painter KENNETH VINTHER reflects on moving to California via Germany in his 20s, and on his career competing with and educating show jumping horses. He highlights his best horse, a Holsteiner named Colicchio, once the best in class on the US west coast, and the difference of riding between Denmark and the US — the former as an everyday sport, the latter as an elite one.Kenneth selects a work by Asger Jorn from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS9104(Photographer: Zac Taylor)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing. Today, we have a special episode that we pulled from our archives. Just ahead of this year's observance of Tisha B’Av on Sunday, which commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples, we are replaying an episode of our former weekly podcast, Times Will Tell, in which we went onsite in Jerusalem to the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We speak with archaeologist Zachi Dvira, who is the co-director of the project. He’ll explain its controversial genesis and continuing struggle. At the end of our conversation, you'll hear as we wet-sift a bucket of earth taken from the Temple Mount. Founded in 2004 near the Mount of Olives, it’s now at a location called Mitzpe Hamasuot, near the Hebrew University. The site is easily accessible and has an auditorium and a shady picnic grove, which was made possible with the help of American Friends of Beit Orot. Dvira calls for all who have not been to help sift through thousands of years of Temple Mount history to "hurry up!" IMAGE: Visitors sifting buckets of earth from the Temple Mount at the relaunch of the Temple Mount Sifting Project, June 2, 2019. (Yosef Huri)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From his home in Silkeborg, Aalborg-born Danish whisky maker and co-founder of Stauning Whisky ALEX HØJRUP MUNCH talks about the award-winning New World premium rye whisky. He shares the joy of introducing Stauning to Americans, and reflects on the challenges breaking into the US market, and the effects of evolving tariff policies. On the business that began with nine founders on the Danish west coast focusing on rye, a Danish grain, Alex discusses working with friends and staying local.Alex selects the building of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://www.smk.dk/en/section/about-smk/?modal=9(Photographer: Katrine Brønd)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

​From her home in London, Funen-born, Danish screenwriter LINE LANGEBEK talks about her widely celebrated Oscar-nominated film The Girl with the Needle (2025), a historical psychological horror film based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye. Line talks about Raising Films, a UK-based organization she helped create that advocates for parents and carers in the screen sector, and her commitment to telling more universal stories in these turbulent and interesting times.Line selects a work by Harald Giersing from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3653(Photographer: Tara Violet Niami)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Thousand Oaks, California, Nivå-born Danish craft brewer JEPPE JARNIT-BJERGSØ recalls his start as a schoolteacher to kids with special needs and as a beer expert, brewer, and entrepreneur. He talks about his 2012 move to New York with his wife and young children that resulted in years of explosive growth, of his company Evil Twin Brewing, and a Michelin Starred restaurant. And he shares his latest adventure, Jarnit Family Wines, in Los Olivos north of Los Angeles.Jeppe selects a work by Asger Jorn from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/DEP595(Photographer: Tommy Frost)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst