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Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
1/31/25 Daniel Davis on the State of the Ukraine War, Blinken's Failures and Trump's Nuclear Doctrine

Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 27:50


Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine. Despite quieter news coverage here in the US, Ukraine is still taking serious losses. Davis details what's happening and reflects with Scott about how unnecessary all of this death and destruction has been. They finish with a quick look at Trump's budding nuclear doctrine. Discussed on the show: Watch Daniel Davis' Show on YouTube Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military Leaders' Loss of Integrity Wounds Afghan War Effort” and “Go Big or Go Deep: An Analysis of Strategy Options on Afghanistan.” Find him on Twitter @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
1/31/25 Daniel Davis on the State of the Ukraine War, Blinken's Failures and Trump's Nuclear Doctrine

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 26:36


 Download Episode. Scott brings Daniel Davis back on the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine. Despite quieter news coverage here in the US, Ukraine is still taking serious losses. Davis details what's happening and reflects with Scott about how unnecessary all of this death and destruction has been. They finish with a quick look at Trump's budding nuclear doctrine. Discussed on the show: Watch Daniel Davis' Show on YouTube Daniel Davis did multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during his time in the army. He is a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and is the author of the reports “Dereliction of Duty II: Senior Military Leaders' Loss of Integrity Wounds Afghan War Effort” and “Go Big or Go Deep: An Analysis of Strategy Options on Afghanistan.” Find him on Twitter @DanielLDavis1and subscribe to his YouTube Channel. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

theAnalysis.news
Despite Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Accelerates Its Annexation of the West Bank – Rami Khouri

theAnalysis.news

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 30:40


Palestinian-American journalist Rami Khouri outlines the Israeli far-right's longstanding opposition to Palestinian self-determination and, as he says, the very right of Palestinians to exist. Khouri discusses how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, together with President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have shredded international law at every opportunity in their genocidal slaughter and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza. Yet despite Trump's success in pressuring Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal, the agreement itself is on thin ice: Israel's resumption of strikes in Gaza could lead to an unraveling of phase two negotiations, precluding the possibility of a permanent ceasefire and ultimately of any effective Palestinian governance and statehood.  

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Has the War in Sudan been Overlooked?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 24:53


Almost two years since the Sudanese war f Irwin Cotler: Founder and International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Nisrin Elamin, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and African Studies at the University of Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libservative
Is Trump's First Day the Presidential Version of a Netflix Pilot?

Libservative

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 119:34


Trump's Second Term: Chaos, Critique, and ControversyJoin Dan and Corey in this episode of Libservative, as they dive deep into the chaotic start of Donald Trump's second term as President. The hosts dissect Trump's inauguration speech, highlighting both the good and the bad executive orders issued within the first 72 hours. From pardoning Ross Ulbricht to highly contentious moves like ending birthright citizenship, no topic is off-limits. The episode also covers the TikTok ban fiasco, showcasing the unexpected cultural exchange between Americans and Chinese on the Redbook app. Max Blumenthal's and Sam Husseini's confrontations with Antony Blinken are also discussed, illustrating the complex landscape of modern journalism and government accountability. Tune in for a roller-coaster of political commentary, humor, and hard-hitting questions.00:00 Introduction: The President Elect00:18 Controversial Policies and Statements00:49 TikTok and Social Media Commentary01:28 Political Satire and Humor05:15 Tulsi Gabbard and Political Allegations11:25 Media Bias and Inauguration Reactions28:52 Fashion Commentary and Comparisons30:43 Trump's First Days in Office33:24 Inauguration Day Reflections34:25 Trump's Media Strategy35:15 Comparing Trump and FDR36:04 Trump's Executive Orders37:36 AI and Infrastructure Investments38:19 Cancer Vaccines and AI39:41 Fact-Checking Government Policies42:57 Trump's Inauguration Speech Analysis54:54 Trump's First Days in Office01:10:04 January 6th Riots and Pardons01:18:46 Military Intervention in Mexico01:19:35 The Broad Brushstroke of Terrorism01:22:49 The Patriot Act and Privacy Concerns01:25:24 Trump's Inauguration and Executive Orders01:32:14 TikTok Ban and Red Note Experience01:42:29 American and Chinese Cultural Exchange01:49:28 Criticism of U.S. Foreign Policy01:57:39 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

Max Blumenthal
Judging Freedom: From Blinken to Rubio, the clown show continues

Max Blumenthal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 23:21


Max Blumenthal on Judging Freedom: From Blinken to Rubio, the clown show continues

Bad Faith
Episode 442 - Donald Trump's Ceasefire? (w/ Max Blumenthal & Sam Husseini)

Bad Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 80:54


Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock our full premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Just days after they were both forcibly removed from Biden Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference, independent journalists Sam Husseini & Max Blumenthal joined Bad Faith to discuss their respective strategies for how to make the most out of Blinken's last presser before Trump took power, what the corporate media's reaction means about the current state of journalism, and what they anticipate for the fourth estate under Trump. They go on to have a broader conversation about the ceasefire agreement, the likelihood it will hold, and why it is that lame duck Joe Biden allowed Trump this win when achieving even a temporary ceasefire months ago might have won Democrats the White House. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

The Katie Halper Show
The Interrupters: Max Blumenthal On Blinken And Trump, Antiwar Veterans At Hegseth Hearing

The Katie Halper Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 103:44


For the rest of the discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/greg-stoker-max-120513835 Katie talks with journalist Max Blumenthal about getting kicked out of an Antony Blinken press conference, about the latest in Gaza, Elon Musk's salute, ADL hypocrisy and what to expect from Trump. But first Katie talks to anti-war Army veterans Josephine Guilbeau and Greg Stoker who were arrested for disrupting Pete Hegseth's Senate Confirmation Hearing. Max Blumenthal is the editor and founder of The Gray Zone and the author of several books including "The Management of Savagery: How America's National Security State Fueled the Rise of Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Donald Trump" and "Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel." Josephine Guilbeau is a former U.S. Army All-Source Intel Analyst. Her mobilizations include Operation Enduring Freedom, where she supported cyberspace operations for U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the Cyber National Mission Force, earning an Army Commendation Medal for her vital role in mission success. Since her resignation from the military in 2023, Josephine has been advocating for peace in the Middle East, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and leadership. Her dedication to both her military duties and her community reflects her strong sense of duty and commitment to making a positive impact wherever she serves. Guilbeau earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Management and Policy. Her awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals and three Army Achievement Medals, recognizing her outstanding service and valor in the face of adversity. Greg Stoker is a former United States Army Ranger. He has a background in special operations and human intelligence collection. He conducted 4 combat deployments to Afghanistan during the unfortunately named “Global War On Terror” and is now an anti-war activist, host of the Colonial Outcasts Podcast, and analyst at MintPress News. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps

The Todd Herman Show
Joe Reid Tells The “BIG LIE”, You Guys!; From Tacos to Semiconductor Creation, Energy Runs The Entire Economy Ep-2025

The Todd Herman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 31:04


Wisdom Nutrition https://trywisdomnow.com/toddStock up on Wisdom for 33% off plus free shipping. Visit trywisdomnow.com/todd.Alan's Soaps https://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Don't miss the next live Webinar Thursday January 30th at 3:30pm pacific.  Sign up today by calling 866-779-RISK or go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com.Renue Healthcare https://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit renue.healthcare/ToddJoy Reid tells the BIG LIE! From tacos to semiconductor creation, energy runs the entire economy, and Donald Trump seems to have plans for that. Did Mel Gibson blame God for his house burning down in LA?Episode Links:US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, leaving app's fate to TrumpJournalist Sam Husseini was forcibly removed from the White House briefing room after interrupting Blinken's final press conference. Hero!A disheveled, makeup-free Joy Reid melts down in her conspiracy bunker; suggests voting machines were rigged in the 2024 election in favor of Trump. This is glorious.Footage has been obtained of an election worker in Orange County, California, counting the same large stack of ballots three times on the evening of November 8th.President Trump talks about energy policy during his Inauguration.Watch this mic drop moment from President Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent destroying the Democrats' war against fossil fuels: Wyden: “We are in an arms race in clean energy with China. Are you going to be on the side of people who want to unravel this?”Bessent: “Just so we can frame this for everyone in this room, China will build a 100 new coal plants this year. There is not a clean energy race. There's an energy race.”BESSENT: Iran was down to 100,000 barrels of oil exports when President Trump left office — they're now exporting ~1.7 million. We can make the Iranian regime broke again — and at the same time, increase our domestic production with the highest energy standards in the world.MEL GIBSON: “I feel like I'm being stripped down … I feel like the Almighty is preparing me to do something big.”Mel Gibson tells Arroyo losing his home in LA fires is ‘purification' before Resurrection movieThe Problem Of Pain Quotes; 24 of the best book quotes from The Problem of Pain

The Kevin Jackson Show
The Inauguration Was a Coronation - Ep 25-029

The Kevin Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 40:40


[EP 25-029] The difference between Trump's appointees and Biden's is striking. No affirmation action hires, no DEI hires, just qualified people who know their positions. Begin with JD Vance. This guy didn't win the presidency for Trump. But he certainly added to it. His chief of staff is a maneater. Silent but deadly. Trump is approaching his 2nd term much differently than his first.   I looked at all the Biden appointees, and by now most of the world knows what that freak show looked like. It's one thing for Biden to hire freaks, but to hire incompetent freaks is horrible. Like I've said a few times, it's almost as if Biden and the Left want to see how bad of a beating we are willing to take. Welcome…   We officially no longer will hear from Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, KJP, Blinken, Mayorkas, Garland, and the litany of other liars and nincompoops who protected Biden. The media must shift gears, and if they are smart, they will shift in the direction of that MAGA wind. Or die. I didn't watch any of the confirmation hearings, but I got snippets. I must say that I'm super impressed with Trump's picks. But what I like best is how they represent conservatism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

Max Blumenthal
Jimmy Dore: Blasting Bloody Blinken

Max Blumenthal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 52:37


Max Blumenthal was on the Jimmy Dore Show to discuss his confrontation with Antony "Bloody" Blinken

This Week with David Rovics
"Blinken's Last Press Conference" REMIX

This Week with David Rovics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 3:03


Last Thursday, at Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last press conference, journalist Sam Husseini asked such pointed questions that they had to drag him out of the room. Yet another brilliant remix from Chet Gardiner. Sometimes his remixes are full of musical activity, and other times they're more understated, like this one. Always in service of the song. One more and we'll put out the next album…

The Jimmy Dore Show
Americans SHOCKED After Flocking To Chinese Social Media Platform! w/ Danny Haiphong

The Jimmy Dore Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 59:33


New users have piled in to Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed U.S. ban on the popular social media app TikTok is scheduled to go into effect. The lesser-known RedNote is rushing to capitalize on the sudden influx while walking a delicate line of moderating English-language content. Meanwhile, Americans flocking to RedNote are expressing shock at what they're learning about Chinese culture and the surprisingly comfortable conditions the Chinese people live in. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger talk to journalist Danny Haiphong about the propaganda most Americans are exposed to regarding China and how RedNote is unexpectedly helping tear down cross-cultural barriers. Plus segments on journalists Max Blumenthal and Sam Husseini being forcibly removed from Antony Blinken's last press briefing as Secretary of State as well as CNN's shocking response to this assault on the free press.

Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2726 CWSA 01/20/25

Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 79:58


Find my Dilbert 2025 Calendar at: https://dilbert.com/ God's Debris: The Complete Works, Amazon https://tinyurl.com/GodsDebrisCompleteWorks Find my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.com Content: Politics, Biden's Preemptive Pardons, Anthony Fauci Pardon, Biden Blanket Pardons, Mike Cernovich, Persuasion Experts, Anti-Trump Tentpole Hoax, Fine People Hoax, Charles Blow, President Trump, Village People, Black Trump Supporters, Trump Executive Orders, End Governmental DEI, Spy Lie, DOGE Hiring Freeze, Vivek Ramaswamy, Arizona Massive Ammo Bust, JFK Files Release, Elon Musk, DC Musk Social Club, TikTok Ban Suspension, Golden Shares, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul, Naval Ravikant, Persuadable People Brainwashing, Concealing Social Media Bias, Pre-Suasion Technique, Ukraine Reality, Antony Blinken, Viet Nam Government Reform, China Robot Dogs, Anti-Cancer Bacteria, Scott Adams ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to enjoy this same content plus bonus content from Scott Adams, including micro-lessons on lots of useful topics to build your talent stack, please see scottadams.locals.com for full access to that secret treasure.

Judging Freedom
Max Blumenthal: Blinken and Rubio: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum?

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 23:22


Max Blumenthal: Blinken and Rubio: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Week with David Rovics
New song: "Blinken's Last Press Conference"

This Week with David Rovics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 3:18


Last Thursday, at Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last press conference, journalist Sam Husseini asked such pointed questions that they had to drag him out of the room.

MOATS The Podcast with George Galloway
Trump. This Time He's Serious | Everyone Knows The Ukraine War Is Over

MOATS The Podcast with George Galloway

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 92:58


There's not a Chicken McNugget on Trump's desk so far but he's worked the ceasefire. Hamas is stronger than ever. TikTok reprieve. And exit Blinken and smirking Mr MillerEveryone knows the Ukraine war is over. But billions of dollars have been flushed into the most corrupt dictatorship on earth, says Chay Bowes.Chay Bowes: Political Commentator- Twitter: https://x.com/boweschaySam Husseini :American writer and Political activist- Twitter: https://x.com/samhusseini Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
Fires In LA, Foreboding In DC

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 97:32


In the immediate aftermath of the mammoth fires in Los Angeles, Ralph welcomes Douglas Heller, Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America to fill us in on what to expect from the industry and how to get the most out of your fire insurance claims. Then, our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, returns to present a list of constitutional crises to expect upon the second coming of Donald Trump.Douglas Heller is a nationally-recognized insurance expert and Director of Insurance at Consumer Federation of America. In addition to conducting research for and providing expertise to consumer rights organizations, Mr. Heller is a member of the U.S. Department of Treasury's Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance, an appointee of California's Insurance Commissioner, serving as a board member of the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan, and he serves on the Executive Board of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.A key thing for everybody to know is that the premiums that we have paid over the last several years here in California—and this really goes across the country, but in California in particular—have put the insurance industry in a perfectly healthy position to deal with the claims, as dramatic and as severe as these fires are and the amount of damage that they caused…For the insurance companies to cry poverty in the wake of the buildup of capital over the last several years would be outrageous, and so we're going to be watching for that.Douglas HellerThe story around the country was that California was already a terrible hellscape for the insurance companies to do business in. When in fact, they were doing far better than the rest of the country. One of the big trade journals that reports on the industry has said that State Farm has been kept afloat by its performance in California over the last couple of years. And it was more a kind of a climate opportunism—after ignoring the potential (and then, growing) impact of climate change on property risk for years and decades, the insurance companies finally had this kind of revelation that oh they can talk about climate change as a new risk and a justification for demanding whatever they want.Douglas HellerBattle lines seem to be drawn—at least in my opinion—between the “Drill baby, drill. All we need to do is rake the leaves” camp versus “Hey, this is another wake up call to the climate crisis.” Because this was a severe weather event. And there were four major fires at once, and no fire department, whose main daily job is medical emergencies, is equipped to deal with that. Especially since the first two days the winds were so high—hurricane force winds—they couldn't get helicopters and airplanes into the air to make the drops in these canyons. And I don't think there's any amount of brush clearing that would have stopped these winds from whipping up these embers to send them into these residential districts.Steve SkrovanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.The Trump regime has a high probability of being the most lawless dictatorial regime in American history. All presidents violate laws, but Trump has taken this to a new, boastful level of variety.Ralph NaderThe reason why it's more likely that Trump will use this dragnet in a more abusive ways, is because he and his FBI nominee have said openly that they're going to do everything they can to persecute, to go after their enemies list…The only limitation on abuse is that they don't have the manpower to actually use it all.Bruce FeinWe're the guardrails—not Congress anymore. It's the people who have to stand up and protest and not send scoundrels back to office if they're not discharging their obligations under the United States Constitution. If we aren't the guardrails, there aren't any out there.Bruce FeinNews 1/15/251. In Gaza, CNN reports a ceasefire deal has finally been reached. This comes on the heels of negotiations between the warring parties, attended by envoys of both President Biden and incoming President Trump, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Under the terms of this deal, Hamas has agreed to free the remaining 33 Israeli hostages in their custody, while Israel will “free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.” Trump's apparent demand for an immediate settlement with this many Israeli concessions comes as a shock. Israeli journalist Erel Segal, widely seen as a Netanyahu proxy, is quoted saying “We're the 1st to pay a price for Trump's election. [The deal] is being forced upon us… We thought we'd take control of northern Gaza, that they'd let us impede humanitarian aid.”2. In more foreign policy news, the American Prospect is out with a piece on the gifts received by senior foreign policy officials in the Biden Administration. According to this report, Bill Burns – Director of the Central Intelligence Agency – has in the past year received “an $18,000 astrograph, an $11,000 Omega watch, and a ceremonial Saudi war sword.” By comparison, Secretary of State Antony Blinken received $600 worth of memorabilia and “several acrylic landscape portraits.” As this piece notes, individuals cannot keep these gifts – they become public property – yet the disparity in these gifts does reflect the difference in perception toward Blinken and Burns. As one State Department official put it, “When you want someone to drink champagne, you send Blinken. When you need someone to actually fix s**t in Brazil, the Middle East, or Russia, you send Burns.”3. And in the final days of his administration, AP's Matt Lee reports President Biden will reverse Trump's decision to designate Cuba a state sponsor of terror. The state sponsor of terror designation resulted in Cuba facing even harsher sanctions than they had during the decades-long embargo and led to multiple critical shortages of essential goods like fuel. Since the designation was announced in 2021, many have called for it to be reversed, including New York State Senators and representatives in New York, Massachusetts and Minnesota, as well as local representatives and labor unions like the UAW, UE, and others, per People's Dispatch. It is unclear why Biden is taking this action now and Trump can reverse this move as soon as he takes office.4. Turning to labor, NBC reports the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) will rejoin the AFL-CIO, 20 years after leaving the labor federation. With SEIU back in the fold, the AFL-CIO will represent over 15 million workers. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler is quoted saying “We are the, probably, only institution in the country that has an infrastructure in every city, in every state, in every workplace, that is a mobilizing machine…And as they say, outside power builds inside power.” This move is widely seen as an attempt to consolidate worker power ahead of Trump's return to office, though the unions have resisted saying so explicitly. The Teamsters left the AFL-CIO around the same time as the SEIU, but have made no moves to rejoin the labor federation and have instead opted to strategically align themselves with Trump. It remains to be seen which strategy will yield better results.5. In more labor news, Fast Company reports servers at Waffle House franchises around the country claim “the chain forces them to do janitorial work and dishwashing for [sub-minimum] tipped wages, robbing them of up to $46.8 million.” As this piece notes, “Wage theft…is a common practice. As of 2017…workers lose $15 billion annually in minimum wage violations alone.” Moreover, “From 2021 to 2024, the Department of Labor recovered more than $1 billion in back wages and damages for 615,000 employees in the U.S.” Waffle House is a particularly egregious offender, with 90% of workers surveyed reporting they had experienced some form of wage theft in the past year. The state minimum wage in Georgia, where Waffle House is based, is a meager $5.15 per hour, yet the tipped minimum is even lower at just $2.13 – a starvation wage. One worker, Melissa Steach, is quoted saying “Corporations can't keep throwing us around because we make all this money for them…And what are they really doing with it? They are not supporting their workers. They can't keep screwing us around. We're here. We're worth it.”6. On the other end of the spectrum, Apple CEO Tim Cook's staggering compensation package hit nearly $75 million in 2024, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Converted to an hourly wage, this equates to roughly $600 per minute. This is a substantial increase from his 2023 total of $63.2 million, but still lower than the nearly $100 million he received in 2022. In October, Apple reported its services business, including Apple Music and iCloud, hit a revenue of $24.97 billion for the quarter, a “new all-time high for the company.”7. In more tech news, the Intercept reports Meta – parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – is relaxing their content moderation rules as they relate to hate speech. The Intercept received leaked training materials to this effect, which explicitly outline what users are now allowed to say. These officially permitted statements include “Immigrants are grubby, filthy pieces of s**t,” “Jews are flat out greedier than Christians,” and simply “I'm a proud racist.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation's international freedom of expression director Jillian York is quoted in this piece saying, “While [Meta's previous censorship regime] has often resulted in over-moderation that I and many others have criticized, these examples demonstrate that Meta's policy changes are political in nature and not intended to simply allow more freedom of expression.”8. In a more positive story of social progress, EuroNews reports that the Italian Bishops' Conference has issued new guidelines all but clearing the way for openly gay men to enter the priesthood. According to the newly issued report, titled "Guidelines and norms for seminaries,” "When referring to homosexual tendencies, it's… appropriate not to reduce discernment only to this aspect, but, as for every candidate, to grasp its meaning in the global framework of the young person's personality.” In 2023 Pope Francis told the AP that “being homosexual isn't a crime,” and has endorsed the church “blessing” same-sex unions. Women remain entirely excluded from the priesthood.9. On the domestic front, Axios reports Justice Democrats – the progressive insurgent group – is planning a new wave of primary challenges to unseat “corporatist” incumbent Democrats. While the group's number one target seems to be George Latimer, who ousted Congressman Jamaal Bowman from his newly redrawn seat last cycle, spokesperson Usamah Andrabi told Axios the group is, “keeping every deep blue district on the table.” However, many of the prominent House progressives are shying away from this effort. Pramila Jayapal, former chair of the Progressive Caucus said “I think given what's at stake we feel really urgently that we need to protect all incumbents,” while Ilhan Omar said "There are folks who endorse against their own colleagues, but I don't."10. Finally, Public Citizen co-presidents Rob Weissman and Lisa Gilbert have written a letter to the chairs of the Trump Transition team asking to be named members of the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE. In this letter, Weissman and Gilbert express their “concerns about DOGE's structure and mission,” particularly with regard to its proposed leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who “hold financial interests that will be directly affected by federal budgetary policies,” but also makes the key argument that DOGE's mission to “slash excess regulation” and “cut wasteful expenditures” must be tied to the other “half of the picture: more efficiently regulating corporations to better protect consumers and the public from harmful corporate practices.” They argue that their “appointment to serve as members of DOGE” would enable them to serve as “voices for the interests of consumers and the public who are the beneficiaries of federal regulatory and spending programs.” Rather than an earnest plea for an appointment, this letter is more likely meant to expose a key issue with the DOGE project: those in charge of cutting supposed government waste are riddled with conflicts of interests. They have too many fingers in the pie. If Trump were serious about reducing government spending generally – and corruption specifically – he would appoint people like Weissman and Gilbert, not Ramaswamy and Musk. And they would start with the unbelievably bloated, unauditable Pentagon budget.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

System Update with Glenn Greenwald
The Future of Gaza With Abubaker Abed; Journalist Sam Husseini On His Physical Expulsion From Blinken's Briefing & Biden's Gaza Legacy

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 92:30


Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed describes life in Gaza as Israel continues to destroy hospitals, schools, and entire communities. He shares stories of hope and resilience ahead of a ceasefire, and discusses what life would look like in a "Free Palestine." PLUS: Journalist Sam Husseini details his physical expulsion from Blinken's press briefing and what the episode says about the deferential press corps. ----- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanpour
Antony Blinken on Gaza Ceasefire & Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 42:42


Just before a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Hamas, Christiane sat down with Biden's top diplomat, outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his final television interview. She asked him about the details of the deal, calls from Israeli ministers to resettle Gaza, criticism of IDF conduct, and America's role in Vladimir Putin's all-out invasion of Ukraine. Blinken also shares his concerns about passing the baton to Trump and Marco Rubio, just days before Donald Trump takes the oath of office for a second term. Then, Hanako Montgomery reports on a surge of crime among female pensioners in fast-aging Japan, landing themselves in prison where they are taken care of in their old age. And, oscar-winning, Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar joins Christiane to discuss his new film "The Room Next Door," his first English language feature portraying death among friends, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much of the focus is on Gaza. From her archive, Christiane revisits her 2007 report exploring the alliance between Christian evangelicals in the U.S. and Israel's settler movement. She highlights that evangelicals continue to influence president-elect Donald Trump and Republican politics to this day. Finally, “Babygirl” Director Halina Reign speaks to Christiane about the bold erotic thriller stirring up conversation and awards buzz, starring Nicole Kidman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Blumenthal
Judge Napolitano: Confronting Bloody Blinken

Max Blumenthal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 26:49


Max Blumenthal discusses his confrontation with Blinken on the Judging Freedom podcast

America's Roundtable
America's Roundtable with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat | Remembering President Jimmy Carter's Life, Legacy and Impact

America's Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 35:22


Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat who delivered a eulogy at President Jimmy Carter's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Ambassador Eizenstat shares about Carter's domestic and international successes including the Camp David Accords and how the former president's sincere words and developed personal relationship made an impact to key principals when the talks were about to fail. Carter's tireless efforts led the foundational cornerstone for treaties with Israel's Arab neighbors including Jordan and later through the Trump Administration's Abraham Accords. Ambassador Eizenstat also shares about his personal friendship with the former president. He was at Jimmy Carter's side from his political rise in Georgia through four years in the White House, where he served as Chief Domestic Policy Adviser. He was directly involved in all domestic and economic decisions as well as in many foreign policy ones. The conversation on America's Roundtable also brings to the forefront President Carter's bold economic reforms and how he came to be called the "Champion of Deregulation" by former Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX), a fiscal conservative leader. In an op-ed piece in The Wall Street Journal, Senator Gramm stated, " The Carter administration began oil-price deregulation using its regulatory powers and set in place the gradual deregulation of natural-gas prices with the 1978 Natural Gas Policy Act. And while the deregulation of the communications industry was driven by technological change, court decisions, regulatory action and finally legislation, the Carter regulatory reform through the Federal Communications Commission made competition the driving force in the development of policy. Energy deregulation, championed by Mr. Carter and then by Ronald Reagan, produced abundant oil and gas supplies." Brief bio: During a decade and a half of public service in six U.S. administrations, Ambassador Eizenstat has held a number of key senior positions, including Chief White House Domestic Policy Adviser to President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981); U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration (1993-2001). His recommendation to President Carter to create the Presidential Commission on the Holocaust headed by Elie Wiesel led directly to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, for which he is recognized as a key founder. Ambassador Eizenstat is an author of "President Carter: The White House Years" and "The Art of Diplomacy" During the Trump administration, he was appointed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as Expert Adviser to the State Department on Holocaust-Era Issues (2018-2021). In the Biden administration, serving as Special Adviser to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Holocaust Issues, he played a major role in the negotiation of the Best Practices for the Washington Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art (2024), now supported by 25 countries. He was appointed by President Biden as Chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council (2022-present). Since 2009, he has served as pro bono Special Negotiator for the Jewish Claims Conference in negotiations with the German government, obtaining billions of dollars of benefits for poor Holocaust survivors, for home care, social and medical services, enhanced pensions, hardship payments, child survivor and Kindertransport survivors, special supplemental payments for the poorest of the poor, and worldwide educational benefits. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

The New Yorker Radio Hour
Antony Blinken's Exit Interview

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 49:38


As President Biden took office in 2021, he aimed to rebuild alliances that Donald Trump had threatened during his first term. That effort was challenged by an onslaught of international crises, from Ukraine to Gaza. The person tasked with trying to restore the old order was Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He spoke with David Remnick days before leaving the White House, and shortly before the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced this week. “I've been laboring to try to get to a better place in Gaza and particularly to get a ceasefire that brings the hostages home, that stops the firing in both directions, that surges humanitarian assistance, that also creates space to get something permanent,” Blinken said. “We are, I hope, finally, belatedly on the brink of getting that.” Blinken expressed cautious optimism that a long-term resolution remains possible. “I've had many opportunities to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. When the conversation comes to normalization with Saudi Arabia, that's the point at which he sits up, leans forward, leans in. He knows that for Israel, too, that would be an absolute game changer.” The hope is that normalization might induce Israelis to reconsider the question of Palestinian statehood. But Blinken recognized the limits of American influence on its ally. “Israeli society will have to choose. They'll have to decide if that's the path that they're ready and willing and able to travel in order to get to normalization.”

American Prestige
News - Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, Farewell to Biden

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 45:12


Danny and Derek with your pre-Shabbat news roundup. This week: the terms and concerns of the Gaza ceasefire (0:30); Lebanon elects Nawaf Salam as its new PM (8:02); worries arise over foreign fighters in Syria's new administration (12:21); in Sudan, the military takes Wad Madani, leading to reprisal killings (14:40); Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore full relations (18:59); the TikTok saga continues (21:28); President Yoon of South Korea is finally arrested (23:55); in Russia-Ukraine, the US issues new sanctions (26:27) and Russia makes more advances (29:11); the US removes Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list (30:57); and Danny and Derek bid farewell to Joseph Robinette Biden (32:55). Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and more content, including our in-depth special on the Gaza ceasefire! Take a look at journalist Sam Hosseini confronting Antony Blinken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanpour
Will The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Hold?

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 61:04


At least 77 Palestinians were killed in intense bombardment since the ceasefire deal was announced, Gaza's Civil Defense says. And in Israel, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened to quit over the terms of the second phase of the agreement, a move that could threaten to collapse the Netanyahu government. The Biden administration "fully expects" the hostage deal to be implemented Sunday, while Hamas said it is "committed to the truce." Just as the ceasefire deal was being reached, Christiane sat down in Washington to discuss all this with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Also on today's show: former hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin; Altadena, California resident Kevin Williams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone
None Of These War Criminals Will Face Justice While The US Empire Exists

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 5:51


Two journalists were ejected from a State Department press conference on Thursday for asking inconvenient questions about Gaza. One of them, Sam Husseini, was physically carried out by security while demanding to know why Secretary of State Antony Blinken is not in The Hague for his war crimes. Reading by Tim Foley.

Boiler Room
(Robot) Sex And The (Smart) City

Boiler Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 111:15


Boiler Room - Learn to Protect Yourself from Predatory Mass MediaPresented by: Alternate Current RadioShow Page at ACRFires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area begging many questions from the public as over 50 billion dollars in estimated fire damages have burned more than more than 37,000 acres between three fires. Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, LA Fire Chief and so many years of nonsensical environmental policy are under heavy public scrutiny. Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken faced vocal and harsh critism at the State Department briefing to the Press Pool in DC as journalists, Max Blumenthal and Sam Husseini, were forcibly removed while attempting to ask Mr. Blinken about war crimes in Gaza. Is this the ‘free-press' of a Constitutional Nation? Will this be made right as the pendulum swings in the coming days as the Biden Administration shuffles off into obscurity and the second Trump administration takes the Whitehouse, or will the war, propaganda and censorship machines continue to roll onward? All this PLUS… the newest reports from ‘futurist' assures us that women will be having more sex with ‘robots' than men, this year. Join Hesher, Spore and  Ruckus for the final Boiler Room EVER while Joe Biden is president. What will the next administration bring us in the next four years? We're as eager to find out as you are!Reference Links:Ice Breaker: Expert predicts women will be having more sex with robots than men next yearWhat you're NOT being told about the mass wildfires in California (Comprehensive Thread) Neil McCoy-Ward“Gotta Wear A Mask” or is it “Don't Bother” – Particle Size Conundrum (Five Times August)Do the last decade of wild fires in CA run the same path as the proposed ‘high-speed rail'? (Infographic)Woman confronts CA Governor Gavin Newsom over wildfires (EndWokeness)Hunter Biden artworks worth ‘millions of dollars' destroyed in LA firesHow This Billionaire Couple Stole California's Water SupplySmart-LA 2028: Technology for a better Los Angeles (Dec 2020)Richmond And Los Angeles Have Been Mugged By Reality (Rob Smith RealClearMarkets)‘Clown World Con Men – Out of This World #59 (Jamie Hanshaw, Jay Dyer & Tristan Haggard)Max Blumenthal with Judge Napolitano Discussing State Dept briefing from Antony BlinkenJournalist Sam Husseini man-handled and removed from State Dept briefing (Patrick Henningsen statement & video of event)Why Trump and Musk want to absorb Canada and Greenland. Make the New World Order Great Again (David Icke)Support:Alternate Current Radio WebpageSupport BOILER ROOM & ACRPatreon (Join and become a member)Shop BOILER ROOM Merch Store

Rising
Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama skipping inauguration, Biden WH credits Trump in ceasefire deal, Embattled NYC Mayor Adams in Mar-A-Lago, And More: 1.17.25

Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 78:50


0:00 Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama skipping inauguration; Jill Biden says Melania declined tea invite 7:33 Biden WH credits Trump in ceasefire deal; Max Blumenthal, Sam Husseini booted from Blinken briefing 18:44 Biden White House defying TikTok ban for foreign influence activities: Ken Klippenstein 27:33 'Unpacking the enigma of Biden's legacy: Prof Allan Lichtman joins Rising to discuss 40:16 'Deep state' trying to impede Trump's agenda?! Mike Johnson ousts Mike Turner from House Intel Cmte 49:42 Report: How Chuck Schumer privately urged Biden to drop out 58:42 Bill Maher blasts Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass over 'red tape nightmare' 1:07:50 Embattled NYC Mayor Adams in Mar-A-Lago, fueling speculation he's looking for a Trump pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp
1/17/25: Likud Says Gaza Ceasefire Deal Allows 'Return to Fighting,' Journalists Confront Blinken, and More

Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 28:35


Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Likud: Ceasefire Deal Allows 'Return to Fighting'05:53 - Israeli Media: Gaza Ceasefire May Not Start Until Monday09:16 - Israeli Strikes Kill 87 Palestinians in Gaza11:25 - Sam Husseini Gets Dragged Out of Blinken's Last Press Conference18:44 - Houthis To Stop Attacks if Gaza Truce Upheld21:05 - Israel Launches New Raids, Demolitions in Southern Lebanon22:23 - Biden Adds New Sanctions on Russia, China24:31 - Biden Admin Looks for Ways To Keep TikTok Available26:49 - Viewpoints/Outro

On the Ground w Esther Iverem
‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR JANUARY 17, 2024: The Center Cannot Hold — Brian Becker on Jan 20 We Fight Back Protests… Cuba Closes Out International Decade for People of African Descent… U.S. Healthcare Workers Gather Courage to

On the Ground w Esther Iverem

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 59:39


On January 20th, Inauguration Day in the U.S., the We Fight Back movement will launch in dozens of cities against the Trump billionaire agenda. For this month's episode of The F-Word on Fascism, we speak to Brian Becker, national coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition, a core organization behind We Fight Back. Also, Lydia Curtis attended Cuba's conference on The International Decade forPeople of African Descent, and Chantal James reports on a new movement among healthcare workers in the U.S. to stand up against genocide in Palestine. Plus headlines on Gaza ceasefire and jounnalists ejected from Blinken press conference.   The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! “On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital” gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/  Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem

Countdown with Keith Olbermann
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! BECAUSE MONDAY IS DOOMSDAY - 1.16.25

Countdown with Keith Olbermann

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:55 Transcription Available


SEASON 3 EPISODE 87: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: A reminder that what would become the Confederate states thought that secession was constitutional. A reminder that three and a half years earlier the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had no right to ban slavery and slaves had no rights at all. I was thinking of that as President Biden gave his farewell speech last night. Where in the constitution does it say that the nation must commit suicide because a slim majority of its voters have been fooled into believing it ISN’T? Where in the law does it say that a criminal has to be protected from all laws by judges he corruptly appointed? Where in the law does it say that one man is above it? Where in our agency over our own lives does it say that we must defer to a traitor who has corrupted politics, voting, the judiciary, everything that we must defer to him just because he’s good at being evil? And where does a President's loyalty to his people rest? In protecting the forms and rules of a broken system, or protecting those people from the greatest threat they have ever faced – the threat of his successor who has perverted that broken system to serve himself and a few cronies and whores, and condemn the rest of us? Is it Joe Biden's constitutional and moral responsibility to declare a state of insurrection and put them all behind bars… or NOT to do so? As I’ve said before, I do not have either enough words nor enough time to tell you how much this ISN’T going to happen – Doomsday, and national suicide, will continue as scheduled. Have fun! ALSO: The good news is: Pete Hegseth was interrupted three times by hecklers at the hearing for his nomination as Secretary of Brylcreem… the bad news is: it wasn’t three HUNDRED times. He might be the SMARTEST. Pam Bondi apparently didn’t hear a single threat Trump made during his campaign and Tulsi Gabbard doesn’t know what her new job is. Trump goes full Reagan: tries to grab credit for Biden and Blinken’s Hostage Deal and Cease fire. Times, Running Out: is the New York Times actually INTENTIONALLY following the self-destructive path of The Washington Post and CNN. This is not a boat accident. You don’t know Jack-Smith: going out with a whimper not a bang. Love him, but what the hell was that. And how much fun was it to hear Elon Musk make a fool of himself as LA firefighters doused his conspiracy theories with reality? B-Block (29:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The final shoe has dropped in the saga of my ex, and it has knocked Ryan Lizza out cold. Someone named Dakota Lee Dilley has completely personified the Trump (lack of) mentality: sure they were traitors but they were GIFTED traitors. And if you hate Dan Abrams or Chuck Todd, wait'll you hear Dan Abrams DEFENDING Chuck Todd. C-Block 49:30 THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Lawrence O'Donnell's last interview? My heart raced with excitement. Then it turned out it was Joe Biden's last interview. Lawrence was just doing it and he, who correctly predicted years ago he could never host a cable news show with any skill for any considerable span, is staying. A terrible human who tried to take Countdown away from me while he was filling in for me while my dad was dying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
2413 - Trump's Gaza Deal; Red State Tries To Ban Renewables w/ Dr. Annelle Sheline, Jael Holzman

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 80:08


It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! She speaks with Annelle Sheline, research fellow in the Middle East program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, to discuss the reporting around a recently brokered ceasefire deal in Israel & Gaza. Then, she speaks with Jael Holzman, senior reporter at HeatMap News, to discuss her recent piece entitled "The Growing Push to Ban Renewable Energy in Oklahoma." First, Emma runs through updates on Netanyahu's torpedoing of the alleged ceasefire, including an escalation killing dozens more in Gaza, ProPublica's report on Biden's suppression of dissent over Gaza, Trump's CEO cabal, the US' TikTok Ban, Trump's AG nom, the FTC's report on UnitedHealthcare's overcharging of cancer patients by nearly 1000%, and compensation for women's college basketball players, before expanding briefly on the odd power plays between Trump and Biden over the developing TikTok Ban. Dr. Annelle Sheline then joins, diving right into this week's development of a predictably brief ceasefire in Gaza, including Netanyahu's immediate refusal to abide by its requirement and the following escalation resulting in some 70 dead, unpacking why Bibi has once again sabotaged a deal, why Trump still wants peace for his inauguration, and why Netanyahu's sights for the second Trump Administration are set on the West Bank. Next, Dr. Sheline and Emma shift to unpacking the future of the normalization attempt between Israel and Saudi Arabia – a process that the Biden Administration happily picked up off of Trump 1.0 – and the genuine danger of Trump extending the guarantee of uncritical military support that we provide Israel to Saudi Arabia as well, before wrapping up with a conversation on the particular role the Biden Administration's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza had on undermining support for Kamala Harris' candidacy. Jael Holzman then looks to Oklahoma as she walks Emma through the developing push to ban renewable energy projects locally, exploring how the expansion of the industry alongside a growing reactionary movement helped bolster this drive, despite its obvious potential negative impacts. Expanding on this, Holzman and Emma briefly explore the evolution of this “Green MAGA” movement as exemplified by RFK Jr., and the increasing problem of a green energy incentive structure based on tax credits, before wrapping up by tackling the extractive and material incentives for Trump's fantasy land grab of Greenland. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as they dive deep into the exposé of Elon Musk's gamer fraud, talk with Jersey Boy from Milwaukee about engaging in disagreement, and watch Sam Husseini's righteous and confrontational action at Blinken's final press conference. Jay from Oregon unpacks some finer details of the nurses' strike, Pete Hegseth shies away from promising not to be a hypocrite, and Jeff from CA shares his insight into Hegseth's problematic history when it comes to a Defense Secretary nomination, plus, your calls and IMs! Follow Annelle on Twitter here: https://x.com/AnnelleSheline Check out Annelle's latest piece at Quincy here: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/gaza-ceasefire-2670859688/ Check out Jael's work at HeatMap here: https://heatmap.news/u/jaelholzman1 Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join 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 ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow 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: Ritual: Essential for Men is a quality multivitamin from a company you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/MAJORITY. That's https://ritual.com/MAJORITY for 25% off your first month. Smalls Cat Food: For 50% off your first order, head to https://smalls.com and use code MAJORITY.   Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop 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/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Markley, van Camp and Robbins
MVCR | January 16, 2025

Markley, van Camp and Robbins

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 121:55


Antony Blinken is heckled by a Hamas reporter, Joe Biden says Oligarchs are taking over the USA, and much more.

CNN News Briefing
3 PM ET: Blinken heckled, wildfire cleanup, dog-sitting for the arts & more

CNN News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 6:23


Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final news conference turned chaotic during his remarks about a pending ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Senators pressed Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency about his stance on climate change. The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a warning about public health threats. Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild amid deadly wildfires. And, one company has a new promotion for pet-owning art lovers in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Next Week
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Trump's First Immigration Moves, Russia's and Iran's New Partnership, and More

The World Next Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 36:59


Israel and Hamas reach a cease-fire deal aimed at exchanging hostages and prisoners while seeking a longer-term pause in fighting; the incoming Donald Trump administration weighs ambitious moves on immigration; Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin sign off on a twenty-year partnership agreement; and students in Serbia protest violations of civil rights.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Antony Blinken, “U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden Record in the Middle East—and What Comes Next,” Atlantic Council   Steven A. Cook, Elliott Abrams, and Elise Labott, “Virtual Media Briefing: The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal,” CFR.org   “Serbia: ‘A Digital Prison': Surveillance and the Suppression of Civil Society in Serbia,” Amnesty International For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/twnw/israel-hamas-cease-fire-trumps-first-immigration-moves-russia-iran-new-partnership

Judging Freedom
Max Blumenthal: MAX CONFRONTS BLINKEN!

Judging Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 26:51


Max Blumenthal: MAX CONFRONTS BLINKEN!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Markley & Van Camp Show
MVCR | January 16, 2025

The Markley & Van Camp Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 121:55


Antony Blinken is heckled by a Hamas reporter, Joe Biden says Oligarchs are taking over the USA, and much more.

EVN Report Podcast
A New Chapter in US-Armenia Relations: The Strategic Partnership Charter

EVN Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 33:20


On January 14, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission charter, a milestone in relations between the two nations. The agreement opens new pathways for deepening engagement in economic development, energy, security, democracy, justice, and people-to-people exchanges. Nerses Kopalyan provides contextual analysis and explains its strategic implications for Armenia.

X22 Report
[DS] Says The Quiet Part Out Loud, [FF], Peace Through Strength, Patriots On Guard – Ep. 3548

X22 Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 89:21


Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe EV vehicle agenda is falling apart.  The [WEF] agenda has failed. Trump destroys the green new scam by exposing how damaging the windmills are. The government has manipulated the job number by mass hiring. Trump shutdown the longshoreman strike. Trump will counter other economic attacks. The [DS] is prepping for their [FF], Blinken says the quiet part out loud, that he might be back because of an event. There are only 5 days left, will the [DS] have the event before inauguration day? Trump gave Hamas a warning and now there is a peace deal, peace through strength. What everyone is witnessing is the destruction of the old guard. The new guard is coming into place and the hunt is about to begin. The [DS] is panicking, the speaker just reversed Biden half-mast order. The flags will fly full staff for Trump.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1879378122606522435   all of the electric vehicles?” This is Democrat's “Green Energy.” Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump Windmills are an economic and environmental disaster. I don't want even one built during my Administration. The thousands of dead and broken ones should be ripped down ASAP. Most expensive energy, only work with massive government subsidies, which we will no longer pay! https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879545254971318293   the highest in at least 45 years. In previous economic cycles, such a rapid increase in government jobs has usually occurred before recessions. Meanwhile, full-time private sector jobs dropped 1.8 MILLION year-over-year in November. Why is government employment growing so fast? https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879529287721861542   https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879265318629167297  The index has now fallen a whopping -63% over the last 4 years. This comes as home financing costs have rapidly surged while prices remain at all-time highs. Since mid-September, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have risen ~110 basis points and are back above 7%. Mortgage demand is at 1990s levels. Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump Thank you, and congratulations, to the International Longshoremen's Association! Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts  Source: fortune.com https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1879546048471007581   Political/Rights https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1879341418231332948 Eerie new crime scene photo shows 'exact spot' where Pacific Palisades fire started A chilling crime scene photo may mark the exact spot where the devastating Palisades Fire that has destroyed a swathe of Los Angeles started. Part of the Temescal Ridge trail near Via Las Palmas and Via La Costa in LA's Palisades-Highland community was seen cordoned off with crime scene tape Monday night. The tape appeared to surround a burn scar, KTLA reported. Fireworks are illegal in LA, but Pacific Palisades teens are feared to have triggered an initial small blaze by setting off fireworks on the trail on New Years Eve. Drought-like conditions and high winds mean that although that initial fire was put out, it may have smoldered for six days before re-igniting, investigators now believe according to sources to the San Francisco Chronicle. 'There's been no definitive determination that it is arson at this point,' LAPD Asst.

Ron Paul Liberty Report
Will Marco Rubio Be Trump's Blinken?

Ron Paul Liberty Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 32:01


Sen. Marco Rubio is a shoo-in for Secretary of State in the coming Trump Administration, but will the long-time neocon interventionist last long in an administration elected to pursue a new kind of foreign policy? Politico writes today that he may have a very short run at Foggy Bottom. Also today: Why is Trump's Ukraine envoy accepting highly paid speaking gigs from a Marxist-terrorist cult?

Amanpour
Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 59:45


A ceasefire-hostage release agreement has been reached by the Israeli government and Hamas. Christiane spoke about this breakthrough in an interview with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga.  Also on today's show: UN Humanitarian Relief Chief Tom Fletcher; Palestinian National Initiative President Mustafa Barghouti; Sharone Lifschitz, who's father is a hostage in Gaza  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley
Wildfires, Brooke Shields, Congestion Pricing

CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 44:05


Hosted by Jane Pauley. Jonathan Vigliotti and Lee Cowan report on the devastation of this week's wildfires in Los Angeles County. Also: Faith Salie sits down with actress Brooke Shields, whose new memoir is "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old”; Martha Teichner talks with outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Lesley Stahl interviews JPMorganChase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon; Nancy Giles profiles actor Wendell Pierce; and Mo Rocca examines New York City's controversial new congestion pricing plan for drivers entering Manhattan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
The Legacy of Jimmy Carter

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 78:41


Ralph welcomes historian Douglas Brinkley (author of "The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House") as well as journalist and former Carter speechwriter James Fallows to reflect on the life and legacy of the late, great President Jimmy Carter.Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, presidential historian for the New-York Historical Society, trustee of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He has authored, co-authored, and edited more than three dozen books on American history, including Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening, Rosa Parks: A Life, and The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House.When [Jimmy Carter] came in in January of 1977, he said, “The Democratic Party is an albatross around my neck…” The Southern Democrats that voted for Carter in 1976 in the Senate because of, you know, “he's a fellow Southerner,” they abandoned him. They wanted nothing to do with him.Douglas BrinkleyRalph, I don't know if anyone's already told you this—there's a lot of Carter in yourself. You have a lot of similarities in my mind in the sense that you both work tirelessly, and are brilliant, and you learn the nuts and bolts of an issue and you lean into it, and both of you are known for your integrity and your honesty and your diligence and your duty. The question then becomes: Where did Carter fail? And it's about media and about power within the Democratic Party. Those two things Carter couldn't conquer.Douglas BrinkleyI've just written a column called “Jimmy Carter Was My Last President.” And by that I meant he was my last president—and I believe he was the last president for progressive civic groups as well—because he was the last president to actively open up the federal government to engagement and participation by long politically-excluded American activists. He did this actively. He took our calls. No president since has done that. He invited us to the White House to discuss issues. No president since has done that. And that's what I think has been missing in a lot of the coverage—he really believed in a democratic society.Ralph NaderJames Fallows is a contributing writer at the Atlantic and author of the newsletter Breaking the News. He began writing for the magazine in the mid-1970s, reporting from China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and across the United States and has written hundreds of articles for the publication since then. He's also worked as a public radio commentator, a news magazine editor, and for two years he was President Jimmy Carter's chief speechwriter. He is the author of twelve books, including Who Runs Congress (with Mark Green and David Zwick), The Water Lords, Breaking the News: How the Media Undermine American Democracy, and Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey Into the Heart of America (with Deborah Fallows).Jimmy Carter, for better and worse, had zero national politics experience. That was part of what made him seem refreshing…But Carter, I think one of his limitations in office was that he didn't know what he didn't know, in various realms. This happens to all of us. That's why many outsiders struggle in their first term as president. And so I think yes, he felt as if he could be in command of many things. And I think if he had a second term, he would have been more effective—as Barack Obama was, and others have been.James FallowsI'm really grateful for the chance to talk with you, Ralph, at this moment. As we reflect on a president of the past and prepare for an administration of the future…There are people whose example lasts because they've been consistent over the decades. And I think you, Ralph, in the decades I've known you, that has been the case with you. I think it's the case of Jimmy Carter as well. For people who are consistent and true to themselves, there are times when fortune smiles in their favor and there's times when fortune works against them, but their lasting example endures and can inspire others.James FallowsNews 1/8/251. According to newly released CIA documents, the agency conducted extensive surveillance on Latino – specifically Mexican and Puerto Rican – political activity in the 1960s, ‘70s, and early ‘80s Axios reports. Among other revelations, these documents prove that the agency infiltrated student activist groups “making demands for Mexican American studies classes” – in direct contravention of the CIA's charter, which prohibits domestic activities. The push to disclose the reality of this spying campaign came from Congressmen Jimmy Gomez and Joaquin Castro, whose mother was monitored by the FBI for her Chicano-related activism. Unlike the CIA, the FBI has not released their records.2. Crusading independent journalists Ken Klippenstein and Daniel Boguslaw are out with a new Substack piece regarding Luigi Mangione. This piece, based on a leaked NYPD intelligence report “Warning of ‘a wide range of extremists' that ‘may view Mangione as a martyr,'” due to their “disdain for corporate greed.” These reporters go on to criticize the media for hiding this report from the public, as they have with other key documents in this case. “The report, produced by the NYPD's Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau …was blasted out to law enforcement and counterterror partners across the country. It was also leaked to select major media outlets which refused to permit the public to read the document…By withholding documents and unilaterally deciding which portions merit public disclosure, the media is playing god.”3. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized its rule to remove medical bills from credit reports. The bureau reports this rule will wipe $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of approximately 15 million Americans. Further, embedded within this rule is a critical provision barring creditors from access to certain medical information; in the past this has allowed these firms to demand borrowers use medical devices up to and including prosthetic limbs as collateral for loans and as assets the creditors could repossess.4. President Biden has blocked a buyout of US Steel by the Japanese firm Nippon Steel, per the Washington Post. His reasons for doing so remain murky. Many in Biden's inner circle argued against this course of action, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. And despite Biden framing this decision as a move to protect the union employees of US Steel, Nippon had promised to honor the United Steelworkers contract and many workers backed the deal. In fact, the only person Biden seemed to be in complete agreement with on this issue is incoming President Donald Trump.5. In September 2023, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a groundbreaking proposal: a publicly owned grocery store. While such institutions do exist on a very small scale, the Chicago pilot project would have been the largest in the United States by a wide margin. Yet, when the city had the opportunity to apply for Illinois state funds to begin the process of establishing the project, they “passed” according to the Chicago Tribune. Even still, this measure is far sounder than the previous M.O. of Chicago mayors, who lavished public funds on private corporations like Whole Foods to establish or maintain stores in underserved portions of the city, only for those corporations to turn around and shutter those stores once money spigot ran dry.6. On January 5th, the American Historical Association held their annual meeting. Among other proposals, the association voted on a measure to condemn the “scholasticide” being perpetrated by Israel in Gaza. Tim Barker, a PhD candidate at Harvard, reports the AHA passed this measure by a margin of 428 to 88. Along with the condemnation, this measure includes a provision to “form a committee to assist in rebuilding Gaza's educational infrastructure.” The AHA now joins the ever-growing list of organizations slowly coming to grips with the scale of the devastation in Gaza.7. According to Bloomberg, AI data centers are causing potentially massive disruptions to the American power grid. The key problem here is that the huge amounts of power these data centers are gobbling up is resulting in “bad harmonics,” which distort the power that ends up flowing through household appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. As the piece explains, this harmonic distortion can cause substantial damage to those appliances and even increase the likelihood of electrical fires and blackouts. This issue is a perfect illustration of how tech industry greed is impacting consumers, even those who have nothing to do with their business.8. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports homelessness increased by over 18% in 2024, per AP. HUD attributes this spike to a dearth of affordable housing, as well as the proliferation of natural disasters. In total, HUD estimates around 770,000 Americans are homeless, though that does not include “those staying with friends or family because they do not have a place of their own.” More granular data is even more appalling; family homelessness, for example, grew by 40%. Homelessness grew by 12% in 2023.9. On January 7th, Public Citizen announced that they have launched a new tracker to “watchdog federal investigations and cases against alleged corporate criminals…that are at risk of being abandoned, weakened, or scaled back under the Trump administration.” This tracker includes 237 investigations, nearly one third of which involve companies with known ties with the Trump administration. These companies include Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Coinbase, Ford, Tesla, Goldman Sachs, Meta, OpenAI, SpaceX, Pfizer, Black & Decker, and Uber among many others. As Corporate Crime expert Rick Claypool, who compiled this tracker, writes, “Corporate crime enforcement fell during Trump's first term, even as his administration pursued ‘tough' policies against immigrants, protestors, and low-level offenders…It's likely Trump's second term will see a similar or worse dropoff in enforcement.”10. Finally, Senate Republicans are pushing for swift confirmation hearings to install Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, per POLITICO. Yet, the renewed spotlight on Gabbard has brought to light her association with the Science of Identity Foundation, an alleged cult led by “guru” Chris Butler, per Newsweek. The New Yorker reports members of this cult are required to “lie face down when Butler enters a room and even sometimes eat his nail clippings or ‘spoonfuls' of the sand he walked on.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe