Podcasts about Armenia

When the lens becomes more than a tool that captures a moment, when it becomes a way of listening, communicating and connecting, those moments add up and human stories start weaving history. For 26 years, photographer Winslow Martin has been capturing Armenia through a deeper gaze. His “Love Letter to Armenia” is a multimedia performance that invites documentary photography onto the stage as a live confession of times past and an intimate narration of one photographer's ongoing journey to a country and connection with its people.

Across Armenia today, thousands of older adults, many of them refugees from Artsakh, are facing the most challenging chapter of their lives. Uprooted from their homes, separated from familiar communities, and navigating the realities of aging under extraordinary stress, they are carrying both personal loss and the collective trauma of displacement. Yet within this struggle lies a powerful story of resilience, dignity, and the urgent need for compassionate support.   Learn more about this population and the efforts being taken to help in any way possible in our interview with Paros Executive Director, Peter Abajian. 

Freedom of Speech at Risk in Armenia, Vagharshapat, RPA Strategy  | Ep 487, Nov 19, 2025Conversations on Groong - Recorded on: November 18, 2025TopicsFreedom of Expression at Risk in ArmeniaVagharshapat Municipal OutcomesRepublican Party Election StrategyStand in Support of Independent Media and Journalism in ArmeniaGuestHayk MamijanyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 487 | Recorded: November 18, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/487Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Groong Week in Review - November 16, 2025Topics:Ukraine and Iran-Israel ConflictsC5+1 in Washington DCVagharshapat/Etchmiadzin MunicipalGuest: Sergei MelkonianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 486 | Recorded: November 17, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/486VIDEO: https://youtu.be/53k2AVy6gAA#ArmeniaPolitics #SouthCaucasus #UkraineWar #IranIsraelSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

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In this episode, I talk with Julia Middleton, founder of Women Emerging, about how women everywhere are redefining what it means to lead. Julia shares how her global “expeditions” help women discover their own authentic way of leading and introduces her Four E's framework — Essence, Elements, Expression, and Energy. We explore why traditional models of leadership don't always fit women, how to lead in alignment with who you are, and the courage it takes to lead your way in systems not designed for you.

Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm: Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (Ibidem Press, 2017) holds the promise of freeing approaches and policies with regard to politics of identity from the fatalistic grip of realism. While the conceptual literature on identity and conflicts has moved in this alternative direction, conflict resolution practice continues to rely on realist frames and acts as an unwanted auxiliary to traditional International Relations (IR). Perpetuation of conflict discourses, marginalization, and exclusion of affected populations are widespread. They are caused by the over-reliance of conflict resolution practice on the binary frames of classic IR paradigms and also by the competitive and hierarchical relationships within the field itself. Philip Gamaghelyan relies on participatory action research (PAR) and collective auto-ethnography to expose patterns of exclusion and marginalization as well as the paradoxical reproduction of conflict-promoting frames in current conflict-resolution practice applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh and Syrian crises. He builds on the work of post-modernist scholars, on reflective practice, and on discourse analysis to explore alternative and inclusive strategies with a transformative potential through reflections and actions customary for PAR. The IR discipline, that has dominated policy-making, is only one possible lens, and often a deficient one, for defining, preventing, or resolving contemporary conflicts wrapped in identity politics. Other conceptual frameworks can help to rethink our understanding of identity and conflicts and reconstruct them as performative and not static phenomena. These transformative frameworks are increasingly influential in the conflict resolution field and can be applied to policy-making. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Philip Gamaghelyan is an Associate Professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. He has served as Director of the Master's Program in Conflict Management and Resolution, the Graduate Certificate in Mediation, and the Security Studies concentration. His teaching spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas. Dr. Gamaghelyan is a conflict resolution scholar-practitioner and co-founder of the Imagine Center for Conflict Transformation, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. He is the Managing Editor of Caucasus Edition: Journal of Conflict Transformation (www.caucasusedition.net). His practical and research experience extends across the post-Soviet states of Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as Turkey, Syria, and other conflict-affected regions, where he has worked with policymakers, journalists, educators, and civil society leaders. His current research focuses on the critical re-evaluation and redesign of conflict resolution interventions in the 21st century, as well as on shaping the future of peace studies and peace practice. Areas of Expertise: Structural and symbolic violence, Ethnically-framed conflicts, Methodological innovations and intervention design in conflict resolution practice, Discourse analysis, Action research, Conflicts in Russia and Erurasia Coming Up Soon - Recently, Professor Philip Gamaghelyan was featured on BBC Audio discussing the recent Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks that were held at the White House. In the coming days, this academic and grassroots organizer associated with the School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego will join our PodCast to discuss his incredible publication titled Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm. Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (2017). His expertise spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm: Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (Ibidem Press, 2017) holds the promise of freeing approaches and policies with regard to politics of identity from the fatalistic grip of realism. While the conceptual literature on identity and conflicts has moved in this alternative direction, conflict resolution practice continues to rely on realist frames and acts as an unwanted auxiliary to traditional International Relations (IR). Perpetuation of conflict discourses, marginalization, and exclusion of affected populations are widespread. They are caused by the over-reliance of conflict resolution practice on the binary frames of classic IR paradigms and also by the competitive and hierarchical relationships within the field itself. Philip Gamaghelyan relies on participatory action research (PAR) and collective auto-ethnography to expose patterns of exclusion and marginalization as well as the paradoxical reproduction of conflict-promoting frames in current conflict-resolution practice applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh and Syrian crises. He builds on the work of post-modernist scholars, on reflective practice, and on discourse analysis to explore alternative and inclusive strategies with a transformative potential through reflections and actions customary for PAR. The IR discipline, that has dominated policy-making, is only one possible lens, and often a deficient one, for defining, preventing, or resolving contemporary conflicts wrapped in identity politics. Other conceptual frameworks can help to rethink our understanding of identity and conflicts and reconstruct them as performative and not static phenomena. These transformative frameworks are increasingly influential in the conflict resolution field and can be applied to policy-making. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Philip Gamaghelyan is an Associate Professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. He has served as Director of the Master's Program in Conflict Management and Resolution, the Graduate Certificate in Mediation, and the Security Studies concentration. His teaching spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas. Dr. Gamaghelyan is a conflict resolution scholar-practitioner and co-founder of the Imagine Center for Conflict Transformation, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. He is the Managing Editor of Caucasus Edition: Journal of Conflict Transformation (www.caucasusedition.net). His practical and research experience extends across the post-Soviet states of Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as Turkey, Syria, and other conflict-affected regions, where he has worked with policymakers, journalists, educators, and civil society leaders. His current research focuses on the critical re-evaluation and redesign of conflict resolution interventions in the 21st century, as well as on shaping the future of peace studies and peace practice. Areas of Expertise: Structural and symbolic violence, Ethnically-framed conflicts, Methodological innovations and intervention design in conflict resolution practice, Discourse analysis, Action research, Conflicts in Russia and Erurasia Coming Up Soon - Recently, Professor Philip Gamaghelyan was featured on BBC Audio discussing the recent Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks that were held at the White House. In the coming days, this academic and grassroots organizer associated with the School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego will join our PodCast to discuss his incredible publication titled Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm. Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (2017). His expertise spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The Coalition sets a timeline for unveiling immigration policy, nearly 70 schools in the ACT closed due to asbestos concerns, Portugal qualify for the World Cup after defeating Armenia.

In the past few days, Tucker Carlson has ignited significant controversy following his public clash with the FBI over details surrounding Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin who attempted to kill Donald Trump at a rally in July 2024. On his podcast and social media, Carlson accused the FBI of misleading the public by claiming Crooks had "no online footprint," while asserting he could prove Crooks had made violent threats online. The FBI responded directly on its new X account, denying ever making such a claim and highlighting the scale of their investigation, including over 1,000 interviews and the review of hundreds of thousands of digital files. FBI Director Kash Patel further addressed Carlson's accusations, detailing their thorough probe and reiterating that Crooks acted alone without outside coordination, contradicting Carlson's narrative. This back-and-forth has sparked a broader debate about government transparency and the security failures that allowed the assassination attempt to nearly succeed, with members of Congress and law enforcement experts joining the public conversation.Meanwhile, Carlson has issued a rare public apology for previous comments in which he referred to Christian Zionism as a "brain virus." This statement drew swift backlash from religious conservatives and pro-Israel groups, prompting Carlson to express regret for the language he used and to try to clarify his stance on American-Israeli relations. His apology and earlier comments have reignited discussions about the relationship between right-wing media figures, Christian support for Israel, and U.S. foreign policy.On his own media platform, the Tucker Carlson Network, Carlson continues to develop new content and expand his brand. The network has recently received a notable $15 million investment—led by a group involving Donald Trump Jr.—to fuel its growth into podcasting and on-demand media. Carlson's latest episodes have included interviews and features focused on U.S. foreign policy, conspiracy theories such as chemtrails, and geopolitical conflict, including a heavily criticized segment on Armenia that accused Israel of supplying arms used against Christians in the Caucasus and promoted contentious claims about LGBTQ+ issues and Western influence there. Critics of the Armenia episode, including observers from OC Media, have accused Carlson of spreading misinformation, repackaging Russian talking points, and using the coverage for commercial and political gain.Carlson's ongoing criticism of Israel's military policies, as well as his comments regarding U.S. surveillance technology firms like Palantir, have continued to draw both support and condemnation from various political factions, including other conservative commentators and far-right activists. He has also faced scrutiny over his association with foreign clients on his show, with some media reports questioning financial ties and foreign influence in his coverage.From a professional standpoint, there are no reports of new legal troubles facing Carlson, but his persistent commentary on government agencies and foreign affairs has increased scrutiny from advocacy groups, media watchdogs, and political adversaries, who question both his motives and the accuracy of his reporting.Carlson's recent statements and ventures continue to provoke debate about his influence on American media and politics, with some warning that his approach is stoking distrust in institutions, while others laud him for challenging official narratives. His interactions with figures like Kash Patel and his business partnership with Trump-aligned investors signal that he remains closely tied to emerging conservative movements and will likely remain at the center of political and media controversies heading into the next election cycle.Thank you for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast and don't forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imnemnimi Podcasters Arrested:Freedom of Expression at Risk in ArmeniaConversations on GroongTopicsArrest of Imnemnimi PodcastersWhat are the Government's Real Intentions?Silence of the WestCall to All Media: Cover Aggressions Against Freedom of Expression in Armenia!GuestArthur KhachikyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 485 | Recorded: November 14, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/485Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of November 14: Nikol Pashinyan says construction of TRIPP will begin in mid-2026; Public Services Regulatory Commission moves to revoke Electric Networks of Armenia's distribution license; Former leaders blame Pashinyan for triggering the 2020 war; he responds by pledging to release key negotiation documents by year's end and more.

Armenia unveils a no‑stay, five‑year investor fast track, retires “special passports,” and, as Astghik Pepanyan says, enters “uncharted territory.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.

Camera inferioară a Parlamentului Kazahstanului a adoptat miercuri o lege care interzice „propaganda LGBT” online sau în mass-media, impunând amenzi pentru contravenienți și până la 10 zile de închisoare pentru recidiviști, relatează din Astana agenția Reuters.  Legea seamănă cu legile adoptate în țări precum Rusia, Georgia și Ungaria și urmează să fie trimisă Senatului kazah, unde este probabil să fie adoptată.Președintele kazah Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a cărui semnătură este necesară pentru ca proiectul să devină lege, a subliniat în repetate rânduri în ultimele luni necesitatea de a susține ceea ce el numește „valori tradiționale”.Parlamentul, care este controlat de partidele loiale lui Tokayev, a votat în unanimitate în favoarea interdicției.Votul din camera inferioară coincide cu vizita președintelui Kassym-Jomart Tokayev la Moscova unde s-a întâlnit cu președintele Putin și a semnat o declarație privind ridicarea relațiilor interstatale dintre Kazahstan și Rusia la nivelul unui parteneriat și alianță strategică cuprinzătoare.Grupurile pentru drepturile omului au criticat adoptarea proiectului de lege împotriva „propagandei LGBT”. Parteneriatul Internațional pentru Drepturile Omului, cu sediul în Belgia, a declarat că acesta ar „încălca în mod flagrant angajamentele internaționale ale Kazahstanului privind drepturile omului”.O țară majoritar musulmană, dar în mare parte seculară, Kazahstanul a legalizat homosexualitatea în anii 1990, deși atitudinile rămân profund conservatoare.Ministrul Educației din Kazahstan, Gani Beisembayev, vorbind în sprijinul proiectului de lege, le-a declarat parlamentarilor: „Copiii și adolescenții sunt expuși zilnic la informații online care le pot afecta negativ ideile despre familie, moralitate și viitor”. Festivalul de carte Francofest de la Erevan prezintă primul câștigător al selecției armene pentru Premiul Goncourt În toamna anului 2024, Armenia a devenit a 39-a țară care și-a organizat propria selecție în cadrul celui mai prestigios premiu literar din Franța, Goncourt. Principiul este același peste tot: un juriu format din studenți francofoni citește opt cărți alese de Academia Goncourt, dintre care este selectat câștigătorul. În luna martie 2025 a fost anunțat primul câștigător al Premiului Goncourt din Armenia: romanul Jacaranda de Gaël Faye, care va fi prezentat cititorilor în traducere la festivalul internațional de carte Francofest 2025. Festivalul va avea loc pe 15 noiembrie la Erevan, relatează Armenpress.  Artak Aleksanyan, director fondator al editurii Newmag, a subliniat importanța selecției armene la Premiul Goncourt din mai multe puncte de vedere : în primul rând, pentru cititori, care au ocazia să descopere opere noi, premiate și de înaltă calitate; în al doilea rând, pentru scriitorii armeni, care pot observa tendințele din lumea francofonă; și, în final, pentru industria cărții. Aleksanyan a anunțat, de asemenea, că anul acesta, scriitorul și filosoful francez Pascal Bruckner va veni în Armenia pentru a participa la prezentarea traducerii în limba armeană a cărții sale Mon petit mari (tradus în română cu titlul Iubito, eu mă micșorez). 

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of November 14: Nikol Pashinyan says construction of TRIPP will begin in mid-2026; Public Services Regulatory Commission moves to revoke Electric Networks of Armenia's distribution license; Former leaders blame Pashinyan for triggering the 2020 war; he responds by pledging to release key negotiation documents by year's end and more. The post TRIPP Timeline, ENA Shake-Up, and 2020 War Debate appeared first on EVN Report.

This greatest of Christian orators is commemorated not only today, but as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (with St Basil the Great and St Gregory the Theologian) on January 30.   He was born in Antioch to pious parents around 345. His mother was widowed at the age of twenty, and devoted herself to rearing her son in piety. He received his literary and oratorical training from the greatest pagan teachers of the day. Though an illustrious and profitable career as a secular orator was open to him, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. He lived as a monk from 374 to 381, eventually dwelling as a hermit in a cave near Antioch. Here his extreme ascetic practices ruined his health, so that he was forced to return to Antioch, where he was ordained to the priesthood. In Antioch his astonishing gifts of preaching first showed themselves, earning him the epithet Chrysostomos, "Golden-mouth", by which he became universally known. His gifts became so far-famed that he was chosen to succeed St Nectarius as Patriarch of Constantinople. He was taken to Constantinople secretly (some say he was actually kidnapped) to avoid the opposition of the Antiochian people to losing their beloved preacher. He was made Patriarch of Constantinople in 398.   Archbishop John shone in his sermons as always, often censuring the corrupt morals and luxurious living of the nobility. For this he incurred the anger of the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled to Pontus in 403. The people protested by rioting, and the following night an earthquake shook the city, so frightening the Empress that she had Chrysostom called back. The reconciliation was short-lived. Saint John did not at all moderate the intensity of his sermons, and when the Empress had a silver statue of herself erected outside the Great Church in 403, accompanied by much revelry, the Patriarch spoke out against her, earning her unforgiving anger. In 404 he was exiled to Cucusus, near Armenia. When Pope Innocent of Rome interceded on his behalf, the imperial family only exiled him further, to a town called Pityus near the Caucasus. The journey was so difficult and his guards so cruel that the frail Archbishop gave up his soul to God before reaching his final place of exile, in 407. His last words were "Glory be to God for all things."   Saint John Chrysostom is the author of more written works than any other Church Father: his works include 1,447 recorded sermons, 240 epistles, and complete commentaries on Genesis, the Gospels of Matthew and John, the Acts of the Apostles, and all the Epistles of St Paul.   His repose was on September 14, but since that is the date of the Exaltation of the Cross, his commemoration has been transferred to this day.

*Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga, Vitoria SC & Other Liga Stuff of Interest.*Previewing Portugal x Ireland & Armenia. Probable XI.*Taca de Portugal 4th Round Preview.*Tondela Changes Manager.

Of the hundreds of thousands of Russians who left their country after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many moved to Georgia and Armenia. This episode explores how the new arrivals were received in the two countries and sheds light on the connection between mobility, politics and memory.

Assembled is the AI customer support platform powering hundreds of modern enterprises including Stripe, Robinhood, Salesforce, and Ashley Furniture. The company's largest customer operates a 20,000-person contact center. With products spanning AI chat and voice agents that resolve 70-80% of tickets to sophisticated workforce management and forecasting systems, Assembled's core thesis challenges the industry narrative: the best support teams orchestrate humans and AI in perfect balance rather than replacing one with the other. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Ryan Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Assembled, to explore the company's journey from eight months to first customer to becoming the infrastructure behind customer experiences at scale. Topics Discussed: The reality gap between AI support demos and production deployment Why sophisticated buyers now demand quality benchmarks and latency metrics over feature lists The hidden complexity in contact center work: KYC compliance, fraud review, and multi-system workflows How the Klarna "fire everyone" approach failed and what it reveals about the market Patrick and John Collison's all-company support rotations at Stripe The product-market fit question that ended six months of wrong direction Enterprise destiny baked into early product decisions Converting LinkedIn discomfort into a systematic storytelling engine Path dependence from workforce management to AI automation products Why customer support problems rhyme with operations challenges across industries GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Quality-first positioning wins when buyers move past demo amazement: Ryan observed a critical market shift. Sophisticated buyers now run rigorous bake-offs with training data variability and ask for latency metrics, quality benchmarks, and production performance data. The last three AI deals Assembled closed required detailed competitive evaluations. When messaging emphasizes cost reduction over quality improvement, you lose credibility with buyers who understand that turning off support entirely would be free—they're investing in lifetime value and loyalty creation. Position around the buyer's actual objective hierarchy: quality first, efficiency as validation. The product-market fit question that encodes your entire GTM strategy: Ryan's co-founder asked prospects "What is software that you must have or you hate your options?" This single question revealed multiple strategic insights simultaneously: you're targeting painkillers in established categories, pursuing replacement sales against weak incumbents, and entering markets with demonstrated willingness to pay. For Assembled, this naturally surfaced workforce management—a must-have category with Windows 95-era tools serving 20,000-person teams. The question's elegance is how it filters for product-market fit and GTM approach in one conversation. Access the best through respect signals, not connections: When hiring his first engineering executive at 15 people, Ryan got an introduction to a former VP of Engineering at Facebook, then explicitly signaled time respect: requested only 15 minutes, clarified he wasn't recruiting, offered availability "Saturday 8pm or anytime," and had specific questions prepared. The call happened at an odd Saturday time. The insight wasn't just learning about "Dual Lands" leadership (a Magic: The Gathering reference)—it was understanding how exceptional minds construct mental models. You can reach these people through investor networks or multi-hop introductions, but earning their time requires demonstrating you'll use it surgically. Recognize when you're not "the company" to avoid strategic errors: A top recruiting firm told Ryan "you're not Stripe, so you can't sell people like you're Stripe." At any moment, one Silicon Valley company occupies a unique position—Stripe then, OpenAI now—where normal rules don't apply. That company can eliminate product managers, remove all titles, or make unconventional demands. Understanding you're not in that position prevents catastrophic hiring missteps. Ryan had to recalibrate from Stripe-era patterns where his recruiter became Anthropic's president and his onboarding buddy became OpenAI's president. Your positioning must match your actual market gravity, not your aspirational tier. Systematize founder storytelling to compound credibility: Ryan solved founder marketing discomfort by reframing from self-promotion to being an intermediary—sharing customer stories from Armenia, banking conferences, and global contact centers rather than broadcasting opinions. The system: Friday morning sessions with prompts ("interesting things from this week," "near-death moments," "challenges from 1-10M to 10-20M ARR," "why London now?"), team filters for compelling angles, three drafts weekly, then editing. The Science of Storytelling principles apply: narratives demonstrating lived experience build more credibility than thought leadership. This creates a flywheel where audience members surface their own stories in comments and DMs, feeding future content. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. 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Groong Week in Review - November 9, 2025TopicsNov 9: 44-Day War 5 years HenceUkraine and Iran-Israel ConflictsPres. Serge Sargsyan's InterviewPres. Robert Kocharyan's InterviewNarek Karapetyan on Tucker CarlsonGuestArthur G MartirosyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 484 | Recorded: November 10, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/484Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Max and Maria had a livestreamed conversation in the CSIS Brack Studio with Dara Massicot and Kateryna Bondar to discuss Russian and Ukrainian battlefield adaptations and technological innovations. This conversation took place on November 5, 2025. A video recording is available at CSIS.org. "How Russia Recovered: What the Kremlin Is Learning From the War in Ukraine" by Dara Massicot (Foreign Affairs, October 2025) "How and Why Ukraine's Military Is Going Digital" by Kateryna Bondar (CSIS.org, October 2025) "Russia's War in Ukraine: The Next Chapter" by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya (CSIS.org, September 2025)  

(0:00) Intro(1:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:42) Start of interview(3:56) Sue's origin story(5:42) The Rise of Biotech and her Career Journey (BioRad, Dupont, Amersham and Affymetrix)(12:04) Transition to Venture Capital (Mohr Davidow Ventures, GE Ventures)(14:55) Evolution of Corporate Venture Capital (since ~2010) "They [now] represent about 28% of all VC dollars going into startups."(19:32) Her Board Membership Journey (since 2000, as a board member at Affymetrix where she was an executive)(21:12) The Impact of AI on Governance(21:53) Cultural Differences in Boardrooms between founders and investors: "if you do governance right, it should be an enabler, not a suffocator."(29:24) Navigating Geopolitical Risks. Example: Align Technology: We moved about 90% of our Russia based developers to Armenia.(33:01) Challenges in Life Sciences Funding(34:52) The AI Investment Boom(37:16) Activism's Influence on Corporate Boards. "They punish the lack of communication. They punish obscuring things."  Reference to E189 with Joele Frank and Anne Chapman.(42:36) The Evolution of Compensation Structures "I think one of the key topics around comp is aligning pay, performance, and purpose."(45:34) Other relevant board topics: human capital, innovation, data and board culture.(47:57) The Importance of Board Refreshment (digital and IA natives that can govern in the boardroom)(49:12) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Passages by Gael Sheehy (1976)Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder (2003)(52:00) "People that helped her along"(54:23) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves. (54:59) The living person she most admires: Francis Collins.(56:39) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by.Sue Siegel is a highly accomplished executive, investor, and board member who has been at the forefront of innovation across life sciences, healthcare, and technology for more than three decades. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Tucker Carlson has been at the center of controversy after his recent podcast interview with Nick Fuentes, a figure known for neo-Nazi views and Holocaust denial. That episode, which aired last week and has drawn millions of views on Carlson's independent platform, has sparked intense backlash from across the political spectrum. Jewish organizations, Republican officials, and even MAGA activists have condemned Carlson for giving Fuentes airtime and failing to challenge his antisemitic and extremist rhetoric. Matt Brooks, head of the Republican Jewish Coalition, stated bluntly that Carlson has “lost his mind.” The episode also generated heated criticism from Congressman Jamie Raskin, who called Carlson's segments with Holocaust deniers a grotesque attempt to whitewash genocide.Carlson responded publicly to the uproar on Megyn Kelly's show, brushing aside the criticism and saying he's uninterested in what people think of his editorial choices. He told Kelly that if anyone wants to challenge Fuentes themselves, he will gladly give them Fuentes' number, emphasizing that his show will not be controlled by outside critics.This controversy has had ripple effects among conservative institutions. The Heritage Foundation, historically allied with Carlson, faced internal turmoil when its president, Kevin Roberts, defended him. That defense led to resignations among Heritage staff, especially those working on its antisemitism task force. The debate at Heritage reflects a wider split within the conservative movement regarding Carlson's growing association with fringe voices, pushing some to call for leadership changes at the Foundation.Meanwhile, Carlson's media platform continues to grow in reach. His podcast, the Tucker Carlson Show, regularly attracts over a million views per episode, and his YouTube channel has nearly five million subscribers. Carlson is still a featured speaker at high-profile events, including Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in December. This has prompted some donors to threaten withdrawal, signaling how divisive he has become, even within core MAGA circles.In addition to the Fuentes episode, Carlson recently released a lengthy documentary and podcast focused on Armenia's Christian identity, the Armenian Genocide, and alleged religious persecution in modern Armenia. He called attention to what he views as a global war on Christianity, linking current events in Armenia to larger trends in religious repression worldwide. This episode was praised in some quarters for raising awareness about a largely overlooked crisis, though critics argue that Carlson's message amplifies sectarian conflict.Carlson's influence remains significant, particularly among young conservatives and online audiences. His voice shapes debates around nationalism, immigration, and foreign policy, and he continues to challenge conventional conservative positions, including support for Israel and interventionism. At the same time, his willingness to provide a platform for extremist views has provoked concern about the normalization of hate speech and conspiracy theories, with progressive leaders arguing that Carlson's rhetoric constitutes a threat to democratic norms.There have been no major legal updates regarding Carlson himself, and he maintains an active role in media and public debate. Prominent media figures, such as Ben Shapiro, have publicly criticized Carlson for what they see as irresponsible journalism and platforming harmful ideologies, while others within the conservative movement debate his lasting political impact and future direction.Thank you for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Be sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I'm Bill, AJ8B.I had mentioned previously that our DX club, the Southwest Ohio DX association, had just published a special edition of the October newsletter dedicated to 160M. Scott, N4JN, Dave, K3BQ, and Ken, NS7V, each dropped me a note and are now reading the newsletter. You can get a copy as well by emailing me at thedxmentor@gmail.com. The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.com9U - Burundi We have now been QRV for 4.5 days running up to 10 HP stations 6m - 160m.  Per our 9U1RU Club Log Expedition chart: https://clublog.org/charts/?c=9U1RU#r,  we are currently at43,500 QSOs from this mountainside QTH 2,340m ASL.  All operators are doing well and in great spirits with the focus on achieving team objectives. Please keep in mind that the plan for the 9U1RU DXPedition calls for us to be QRV until November 20. Please consult our website for additional information: https://www.rudxt.org/9u1ru 8R- GuyanaPY1SAD, Aldir, is back in Guyana and QRV once again from Georgetown as 8R1TM until December 7. During the week listen for him on CW, SSB and digital modes on 1.8 through 50 MHz between 2300 and 0200Z. Over the weekends watch for him to be on more often. QSL direct to PY1SAD, via LoTW, QRZ or eQSL. CP- Bolivia Members of the YaguaretÇ DX Group have announced their plans to go back to Tarija (grid locator FG87pl), Bolivia as CP7DX from October 31 to November 10. They plan to be active on 160, 80, 60, 40, 20, 15, 12 and 10 meters. QSL via LU1FM. TL - Central African RepublicTJ1GD, Darek, began operating TL8GD on Saturday November 1.  Over the weekend he was reported on 20, 15, 10 meters FT8.  Darek plans to be QRV in his spare time on HF on FT8, FT4, SSB and CW until the end of the month.  QSL via LoTW and Club Log. 4K- AzerbaijanCalls 4K8N and 4J8N will be in use for"Victory Day," QRV to November 15. The actual day is November 8.  This is for the "2020 Patriotic War," a 44-day campaign where Azerbaijan's Army retook their historical boundaries from 30 years earlier.  As seen in the news, Azerbaijan and Armenia made peace recently.  QSLs for this operation, they say it is paper QSLs direct only. 5V- Togo 5V7RU is QRV until November 19, with RA1ZZ and R9LR operating.  They say it is unrelated to the 2022 operation under that callsign.  This will be holiday style, using HF CW, SSB, FT8 and the QO-100 satellite, with a focus on 160 and 80. Direct OQRS requests and all donors will get a fast LoTW confirmation.  Paper QSLs will be Club Log OQRS with donations of 10 USD or more.  Log corrections and questions are via ra1zz@mail.ru 7Q- Malawi Upon reviewing his 6-meter 7Q6M log, Don (K6ZO) notes that, based on historical propagation data, conditions on the Magic Band are likely to be favorable for openings between Malawi and North America in the coming days. On Monday, 7Q5BM was heard on 6 meters FT8 in the central and eastern US between 1340 and 1800Z. North American operators should monitor for this opening. Gerry Hull (W1VE) will operate remotely as 7Q2T on 6M CW at 50.090 MHz, self-spotting on the DX network, typically between 1500 and 1900Z, although activity will depend on the reliability of AC power in Embangweni. S2,BANGLADESHThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has officially granted special authorization for the upcoming DXPedition program to be held at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans, from 11–17 November 2025. All radio operations during this period will be conducted under the special event callsign S21SDX. QSL via I8KHC.

While holding a can of Budweiser and tending to chicken thighs on a backyard grill, Natalia Mendez talks about their grandfather.“This is like a smell of my childhood,” Mendez says.Mendez occasionally pours some beer on the chicken, making it sizzle and smoke, tempering the flames caused by fat dripping on coals. “My grandpa, when he taught my dad this recipe, said it has to be Budweiser,” Mendez says.  Mendez muses that perhaps their grandfather preferred it because it was a rice beer, instead of wheat, and maybe that gave the chicken a unique flavor.“For a while, they were calling it ‘Budweiser America,'” Mendez continues. “It's interesting to think about my family's legacy to America and what that looks and felt like for them, because my grandpa was an immigrant and a civil rights activist.”‘Chefs that don't get their flowers'Artists Diana Albrecht and Ryan Stopera join Mendez at their south Minneapolis home as they cook their grandfather's “Drunk Chicken.” It's one of 12 recipes featured in Albrecht and Stopera's new cookbook, “Back of House: Recipes from the Caretakers of Our Communities.”“Back of House” is different from the typical cookbook. There are recipes, yes, but Albrecht and Stopera also filled the book with the stories, portraits and documentary photos of the Minnesota people and communities behind the food, from steamed fish and apple stew to tongbaechu kimchi and mulawah flat bread.The chefs featured, who range from at-home to working chefs, are from the diasporas of Mexico, South Korea, Armenia, Ghana, China and beyond.The book “celebrates a lot of chefs that don't get their flowers, that aren't as visible as celebrity chefs, and that feels really special right now,” Stopera says. Many of them "are grandmas and aunties that literally supported the backbone of their family for generations based off the food that they made,” Albrecht says.Albrecht and Stopera began working on the book with the help of a Waterers grant a few years ago, before Albecht relocated from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. The inspiration came partly from Albrecht's explorations into her own heritage.“I am a Korean adoptee,” she says. “I grew up not knowing anything about Korean culture, and so for me, food was a really easy way in to learn about Korean culture.”Albrecht wanted to expand on her experience — to learn more about food and identity — and took the idea for a book to Stopera, who was running the former cafe at the Northeast Minneapolis arts organization Public Functionary.“Running a cafe for three years just deepened my appreciation for chefs and folks who feed their community,” Stopera says. “It was just an easy response to Diana like, ‘Let's do it.'”Together they photographed and interviewed the chefs at home with their families and friends, and Albrecht designed the book cover to cover. Turning memory into recordAlbrecht says she discovered that so many of the recipes have been passed down orally.“It's all up in their head, and it's never been archived, it's never been written down,” she says. “Oral tradition is very important, but I think in this time, everything gets lost on the internet or lost in our beautiful, beautiful brains, and to have something that is tangible, written down, to preserve, to cherish — I'm learning the value and importance of that.”Stopera says the process of creating the book became a lesson in understanding community. “I've been thinking a lot about third spaces and the need for them, and just the need to gather in person,” he says. ”To spend nearly two years having really beautiful conversations with people about ancestry and culture and history, it made me more present and reminded me that the village can take care of each other.”Mendez knew they wanted to participate to help highlight how immigrant communities have shaped American food.“Especially right now in America, this project specifically feels really, really important, because people who look like me, people who look like us, are being pulled over and legally allowed to be racially profiled, being taken away,” Mendez says. “A lot of these people, especially the people that my grandpa was working with, himself included, were people who just wanted a job and they wanted more opportunities and a place to have kids and let them not have to labor in the fields.”'Drunk Chicken' for communityMendez's grandfather, Salvador Sanchez Sr. was born in Northern Mexico and, as a young adult, moved to Milwaukee for work. There, Sanchez co-founded the Latin American Union for Civil Rights, one of the first migrant farm worker labor unions in Wisconsin, and organized marches and protests for the Obreros Unidos (United Workers) movement. He died in 2024, while the book was in process. “Drunk Chicken” calls for marinating bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in a mixture of chopped white onion, Adobo seasoning, soy sauce, and, as the book states, “Budweiser [no substitutes].” The book also advises, “Like a lot of cultures based in oral traditions, this is a passed-down recipe with no specific amount of each ingredient. Measure with your heart.”Mendez says it became the family's Sunday after-church staple, but their grandfather originally created “Drunk Chicken” to feed his community. “This is a legacy recipe, because it's something that was developed because you can feed a lot of people with not a lot of ingredients, quite honestly, for not a lot of money at these camps for laborers,” Mendez says. Stopera pulls some of the new cookbooks out of a box, fresh off the printer. It's the first time Mendez and Albrecht have seen them. They tear up. “The idea that people could be making his recipe feels so good because it's continuing that legacy of him, like feeding people, working hard and providing for their community,” Mendez says. “That's what this was all about.”Albrecht and Stopera host a release celebration for “Back of House” Nov. 8 at Bar Brava in Minneapolis. There will be a book signing at Public Functionary on Nov. 14.Correction (Nov. 8, 2025): A previous version of this story misattributed a quote. It has been corrected.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of November 7: Over 1,000 tons of Russian wheat arrives in Armenia through Azerbaijani territory; the EU hands over its Visa Liberalization Action Plan to Armenia, officially setting the process in motion; former President Serzh Sargsyan faces new corruption charges and more.

Uniunea Europeană a prezentat Armeniei un plan de acțiune pentru liberalizarea vizelor care conține o foaie de parcurs a reformelor pe care țara trebuie să le implementeze pentru a garanta călătorii fără vize pentru cetățenii săi în statele membre ale UE, relatează site-ul de știri Hetq. Pe 5 noiembrie, ministrul armean de interne, Arpine Sargsyan, s-a întâlnit cu Johannes Luchner, director general adjunct pentru migrație și afaceri interne la Comisia Europeană. În timpul întâlnirii, au fost discutate principalele puncte ale planului de acțiune. Arpine Sargsyan a subliniat că Armenia se angajează să implementeze reformele necesare pentru a garanta cetățenilor săi posibilitatea de a călători mai ușor în Uniunea Europeană. Potrivit lui liberalizarea vizelor în Armenia este un pas important în parteneriatul cu UE, menit să consolideze încrederea reciprocă și cooperarea. În prezent, Republica Armenia este singura țară cu care Uniunea Europeană desfășoară un proces de liberalizare a vizelor. Kazahstanul închide 130 de platforme de criptomonede Kazahstanul și-a intensificat lupta împotriva criminalității financiare prin închiderea a 130 de platforme de criptomonede legate de spălarea banilor și a confiscat active digitale în valoare de 16,7 milioane de dolari (14,4 milioane de euro), a raportat Agenția de Supraveghere Financiară Kazahă (AFM).Potrivit AFM, aceste platforme bancare din umbră au fost utilizate de grupuri criminale din Kazahstan, Rusia, Ucraina și Moldova pentru a spăla venituri din traficul de droguri și frauda online.Agenția a descris o schemă în mai mulți pași: traficanții și infractorii cibernetici își transferau profiturile în monedă fiduciară sau criptomonedă, în portofele de schimb valutar, unde fondurile erau convertite și mutate printr-o serie de tranzacții pentru a le ascunde originea.Agenția a declarat că aceste schimburi ilicite acționau ca spălări de bani făcute de profesioniști, care colectau și transferau venituri din infracțiuni în străinătate. Se bazau pe conturi bancare și portofele aparținând unor oameni de paie. Conform legislației kazahe, sunt autorizate să funcționeze doar platformele licențiate de Autoritatea pentru Servicii Financiare din Astana (AFSA) și integrate în sistemul bancar național.Până în prezent, 27 de Furnizori de Servicii de Active Digitale (DASP), inclusiv 12 burse de criptomonede, sunt autorizați să opereze în Kazahstan. Toți sunt supuși unor obligații continue de supraveghere financiară și conformitate privind combaterea spălării banilor și a finanțării terorismului.AFM a descoperit, de asemenea, 81 de grupuri clandestine specializate în convertirea fondurilor ilicite în numerar, pentru un total de tranzacții care depășesc 38,5 milioane EUR. Pentru a remedia acest lucru, AFM și Banca Națională a Kazahstanului introduc noi măsuri de securitate: depozitele în numerar care depășesc 500.000 de tenge (aproximativ 800 EUR) vor necesita acum un număr de identificare personal. Se are în vedere verificarea biometrică prin recunoaștere facială sau amprentare.Kazahstanul își propune să reducă ponderea economiei subterane la 15% din PIB până la sfârșitul anului, deoarece autoritățile își consolidează controlul asupra unui sistem financiar aflat în rapidă digitalizare. 

A joint initiative of Boston University and the HENAR Foundation, the Master's Program in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) aims to develop a sustainable network of local medical educators who will lead curriculum reform, faculty training, and modern teaching practices across the country. EVN Report spoke to Dr. Jeffrey F. Markuns, Founding Director of Health Professions Education programs at Boston University, Dr. Aram V. Kaligian, Director, BU–Armenia Medical Partnership Program and Arman Voskerchyan, Co-founder of HENAR Foundation about the process of identifying needs and offering solutions.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- So, what does President Trump have to do to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The guy has a hand in ending most of the world's major conflicts: Pakistan and India, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Armenia and Azerbaijan... and the recent ceasefire achieved between Israel and the Palestinians. It's so blatant, that the winner of the award gave a head nod to President Trump. Don't worry, the system isn't rigged. A lot of this has been due to President Trump's ability to strike deals to give America a leg up in the Artificial Intelligence race. Big corporations have joined with the government to squeeze all of us that aren't at the top. There's some odd year elections happening this year and we're not happy about it. The turnout always stinks and a small group of activists can always win the day. There's two governor's races on the ballot. Jack Citerelli is within striking distance against Sherill, who is a damaged candidate. Winsome Sears should beat Abigail Spannberger, who has been caught up in the whole Jay Jones controversy, but that ain't looking too good either. Mamdani seems to have a lock on the New York mayor's race, and that's not good for the economic capital of the United States. He's illegally taken overseas money for his campaign and is a loud and proud Democratic Socialist which has a very radical agenda. He wants to reduce the police force, freeze rent, and have free public transportation and grocery stores. He's a disaster within moments of holding control of America's largest city. In Minneapolis, Omar Fateh is trying to become "Little Mamdani" as it's mayor. He's also with the DSA and holds the same views. This will give the Minneapolis City Council carte blanche to pass most any radical policy it wants to. If Minneapolis goes communist, the repercussions will reverberate throughout the suburbs as well. The time to prepare is now, because there's a pretty good chance he wins, as Omar Fateh has rigged the Ranked Choice voting system with lesser candidates to block Mayor Frey from getting votes. We really need to dump RCV. The moral of the story is that we need to get rid of RCV and odd year elections. In the meantime, you'd better run to the hills.

Tucker Carlson remains at the center of national controversy following his recent podcast interview with Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist known for antisemitic commentary and praise of Adolf Hitler. The interview drew immediate backlash, with critics highlighting Carlson's decision not to challenge or push back on several of Fuentes's inflammatory statements. Notably, Carlson himself made his own critical remarks about Christian Zionists during their discussion, calling Christian Zionism a “brain virus” and labeling it a heresy. This has deepened debates about shifting attitudes toward Israel and Jewish Americans within the conservative movement, fueling a growing rift in Republican circles, as reported by the Associated Press and The Economic Times.The fallout extended to the Heritage Foundation, a major conservative think tank long associated with Carlson, when its president Kevin Roberts released a video defending Carlson's decision to platform Fuentes. Roberts emphasized the need for open debate, saying efforts to “cancel” Carlson would not succeed, but his stance triggered outrage from within Heritage, as well as from Republican senators and Jewish leaders from both parties. The leadership of a right-wing antisemitism task force attached to Heritage reported that Roberts had since apologized for how he handled the issue, but organizations like the Young Jewish Conservatives resigned in protest. A Jewish Insider report noted that this has complicated Republican attempts to cast Democrats as the sole party with antisemitism problems.Conservatives across the spectrum remain divided on how to approach Carlson's evolving role. Some voices, like Hoover Institution's Victor Davis Hanson on Newsmax, said Carlson failed in his journalistic duty by not pushing back against misinformation or hate speech from guests like Fuentes. Christian and pro-Israel activists have criticized what they see as Carlson providing an unchecked platform for conspiracy theories and revisionist history, especially since the launch of the Tucker Carlson Network and his podcast, now an influential but polarizing media presence.Despite the backlash, Carlson continues to be an in-demand commentator, speaking at Turning Point USA events and engaging in high-profile interviews. In breaking news, Armenian and Russian media report that Carlson is set to interview Narek Karapetyan, a leader of the “Our Way” (Mer Dzevov) movement and nephew of political prisoner Samvel Karapetyan. The upcoming interview focuses on Armenia's ongoing “national liberation struggle” and is drawing attention internationally, especially after rumors circulated that the Karapetyan family might have paid for the appearance. Both Carlson and Armenian movement spokespersons deny any payment, attributing the interview to mutual interest.Financial reports have also emerged, claiming that the Heritage Foundation had previously spent over $1 million sponsoring Carlson's show, highlighting his continued connections to influential institutions. Throughout all this, Carlson has not publicly commented on the current wave of criticism, nor has he responded to reports about whether lobbying or financial considerations influenced his programming choices.The debates swirling around Carlson's recent actions continue to spark broader discussions about the direction of American conservatism, the boundaries of free speech in media, and the ongoing intersections of antisemitism, politics, and partisan identity. Some see him as exposing divisions within the right on foreign policy and social issues, while others warn that his platforming of figures like Fuentes legitimizes extreme voices and erodes longstanding conservative alliances.Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast to stay updated on these fast-moving stories. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Groong Week in Review - November 2, 2025Topics:Ukraine war status and U.S.–Russia dynamicsChurch–state tensions and religious prosecutionsOpposition arrests, trials, and civil libertiesBorder demarcation, enclavesGuestBenyamin PoghosyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 483 | Recorded: November 3, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/483VIDEO: https://youtu.be/KqMS6eji7sc#UkraineWar #ArmeniaPolitics #ChurchPersecution #OppositionCrackdownSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Tras los notables éxitos de Valentiniano en Occidente —ese emperador severo pero prudente que mantuvo el Rin, aseguró Britania y contuvo los conflictos religiosos con sensatez—, viajamos ahora al otro extremo del Imperio. La corte de Constantinopla nos espera, para conocer el reinado de su hermano y colega imperial: Valente. El gobierno de Valente dista mucho de la estabilidad de su hermano. Faltó en él la prudencia política y la habilidad militar que caracterizaron a Valentiniano, y su falta de carisma y su adhesión al arrianismo encendieron tensiones en un Oriente ya inflamado por disputas teológicas y las fracturas sociales. A esta delicada situación interna se sumó pronto un desafío aún mayor: la usurpación de Procopio: pretendiente surgido de los rescoldos de la dinastía constantiniana, que pondrá a prueba la legitimidad y la autoridad del emperador. La guerra civil que siguió será uno de los episodios más intensos de su reinado. En la segunda parte del episodio - conjurada ya la rebelión de Procopio - nos vamos a las tierras del Éufrates, en donde el viejo Sapor II sigue gobernando Persia con mano firme. Los ecos de la desastrosa campaña de Juliano aún resuenan, y los tratados firmados tras su muerte pesan sobre la diplomacia romana. Armenia, los reinecillos caucásicos y las fortificaciones del limes oriental se convierten en piezas de un tablero siempre inestable, donde Roma y Persia juegan una partida perpetua entre la guerra y la diplomacia. Difícil gobierno el de Valente...imponentes los retos que tiene por delante. Así es. Episodio complejo, profundo y lleno de contenido el que os presento. Así que solo espero que lo disfrutéis. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosdemiguelpodcaster/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elocasoderoma/ Twitter (X): @elocasoderoma Novelas: https://www.planetadelibros.com/autor/carlos-de-miguel/000057983#bibliografia Mapas y cartografía: https://ko-fi.com/elocasoderomacartografia Web oficial: www.elocasoderoma.com Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Euronest, Aliyev Transit Move, Gyumri Mayor Arrest, Pashinyan vs. ChurchGroong Week in Review - October 26, 2025TopicsEuronest session takeawaysAliyev's transit move and TRIPPGyumri mayor arrest falloutPashinyan's push to control the ChurchGuestArthur KhachatryanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 481 | Recorded: October 29, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/481Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Conversations on Groong - November 1, 2025Topics:  Timing and intent for an Israel and Iran clash  Unfinished business from the June war  US role, limited support or full entry  Iran's escalation ladder and Caucasus spillover scenariosGuest: Trita ParsiHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 482 | Recorded: October 30, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/482VIDEO: https://youtu.be/hn0UM3BPYOc#TritaParsi #IsraelIran #MiddleEast #USForeignPolicy #Iran #Israel #SouthCaucasus #Armenia #StraitOfHormuz #GeopoliticsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 31: Church-state standoff in the country continues; one mayor is arrested at the airport, another is charged with corruption; Armenia to lift restrictions on transit of cargo to Azerbaijan and more.

Experimentando y bailando por todos los continentes Experimenting and dancing across all continents Intrigantes y cautivantes experimentaciones sónicas alternan con piezas muy bailables y sones tropicales en esta edición mundófona que viaja por todos los continentes: Australia, Noruega, Finlandia, Perú, Brasil, Alemania, Senegal, La Reunión, Armenia y Eslovenia. Intriguing and captivating sonic experimentations alternate with very danceable pieces and tropical sounds in this Mundofonías edition that travels across all continents: Australia, Norway, Finland, Peru, Brazil, Germany, Senegal, La Réunion, Armenia and Slovenia. - Inger Hannisdal - Volver volver - To long, longing, I have longed for so long: Saltvannsanger / Saltwater songs - Piirpauke - Soitin pillillä - Lumo - Robbie Melville & Zoe Knighton - Spider - Music from the village square volume I - Melcochita & Karamanduka - Machupicchu - MAGníficos bailables [V.A.] - Los Kintos - Tin Marín - MAGníficos bailables [V.A.] - Orquestra Afro-Brasileira - Obaluayê (remix) [+ Rogê] - 80 anos: Tribute-remixes - Fabia Mantwill Orchestra - Circular [+ Momi Maiga] - In-sight - Saodaj - Fnjan - Lodèr la vi - Širom - Tiny dewdrop explosions crackling delightfully - In the wind of night, hard-fallen incantations whisper Saodaj (Iris Mardemoutou)

In this episode, Doug and Matt kick off their travel story from the Hotel in Istanbul. They share vivid memories of Doug's first trip in 1967 via the Orient Express. The conversation then pivots to their recent adventure in Azerbaijan, including a rare visit to formerly occupied territories and discussions about the nation's surprising development and infrastructure projects. Despite confronting complex historical and geopolitical themes, including tensions with Armenia, the duo highlights the transformative progress of Azerbaijan. From recounting exhilarating high-speed convoy rides to reflecting on the modernization evident from Baku to the countryside, Doug and Matt paint a comprehensive picture of a nation on the rise. They wrap up with contemplative discussions on American infrastructure, global homogenization, and the shifting sands of global power. Join them for a deep dive into exotic travel, history, and contemporary geopolitics. 00:00 Welcome to Istanbul 00:30 Luxury Stay at Kaminski Hotel 02:12 Journey to Azerbaijan 03:33 Exploring Baku and Occupied Territories 04:10 Extreme Traveler International Congress 06:03 Adventures in Former War Zones 09:41 Azerbaijan's Rapid Development 15:46 Comparing Infrastructure: Azerbaijan vs. USA 18:50 Homogenization of Cultures 23:01 Authoritarianism and Optimism in Azerbaijan 23:52 Visit to Garba University 25:43 Impressive Students and Propaganda Awareness 26:54 Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict and Personal Stories 28:40 Nation States and Historical Conflicts 29:37 US Cultural and Infrastructure Decline 30:45 Azerbaijan's Reconstruction and Symbolism 34:55 Observations on Islam in Azerbaijan 37:14 Media Coverage and Propaganda 42:04 Geopolitical Importance of Azerbaijan 44:36 Travel Experiences and Reflections

I jumped in on a LinkedIn conversation about wine, soil, volcano's and more. Thought I would contribute to the message string. That is when I engaged Diana on the concept of terroir. But not just any terroir, but volcanic terroir. Then I realized that Diana's expertise in the realm of wine...is the soil! She is a expert in energy and geophysics! Diana Kandiglian is the kind of guest who measures her excitement in bottles, not hours. If you've ever wondered what happens when a scientist who reads rocks for a living falls in love with wine, this episode is for you. You'll learn how Diana's background as a geophysicist shapes her curiosity about soils and terroir, and why she believes the best wines surprise you, just like life itself. Through her stories, you'll uncover why Armenia's volcanic soils produce wines unlike any other, how centuries-old vines navigate climate change, and why boutique winemaking has become the soul of the country's industry. Paul and Diana peel back layers of old world tradition and new world innovation, exploring appellations, indigenous grape varieties, and the risks of chasing global trends at the expense of authenticity. You'll be puzzled—but enlightened—by the paradox of Armenia's old vines and young winemakers, and why Diana advocates for some rules to keep the magic alive. There's a fascinating discussion of soil science, climate, and grape selection: from Texan clays to French boulders, you'll understand how the land whispers its secrets into every glass. You'll hear why the future of wine in both Armenia and unexpected places like Texas and Brazil depends on resilience, sustainable practices, and stories worth telling. If your palate craves complexity and your mind seeks narratives from every region, Diana's "Pour Across America" vision will inspire you to taste wines you've never imagined—and appreciate the intersection of science and soul in every sip. By the time you finish listening, you'll carry away a deeper understanding not only of Armenian wine, but of what it means to seek adventure, surprise, and connection in your glass. Pour Across America Wine Club Website: www.pouracrossamerica.com Grgich Hills Winery Website: www.grgich.com Zulal Wines Website: www.zulalwines.com Van Ardi Website: www.vanardi.com Karas Wines Website: www.karaswines.com Messina Hof Winery Website: www.messinahof.com McPherson Cellars Website: www.mcphersoncellars.com En Vino Wine Shop (Envino) Website: www.invinowine.am Terravox Website: www.terravox.wine #winepodcast, #winetalks, #DianaKandiglian, #PaulKalemkiarian, #Armenianwine, #terroir, #geophysics, #soilscience, #volcanicwine, #winenatural, #sustainablewine, #boutiquewine, #fingerlakeswine, #pouracrossamerica, #winetasting, #climatechangewine, #winelover, #winenewworld, #wineeducation, #wineinnovation

Friends of the Rosary,Today, October 28, we celebrate the feast day of two great apostles: St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the ZealotSt. Jude Thaddeus, brother of St. James the Lesser, preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya. He suffered martyrdom in Armenia, which was then under Persian rule.He is the author of an epistle (letter) to the Churches of the East, in particular the Jewish converts, directed against the heresies of the Simonians, Nicolaites, and Gnostics.St. Jude was the one who asked Jesus at the Last Supper why He would not manifest Himself to the whole world after His resurrection.He is invoked as the patron of desperate, forgotten, and lost situations and causes because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them.Every image of him depicts him wearing a medallion with a profile of Jesus.Saint Jude Thaddeus is not the same person as Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Our Lord and despaired because of his great sin and lack of trust in God's mercy.St. Simon, who had been called a Zealot, is thought to have preached in Egypt and then to have joined St. Jude in Persia. Here, he was supposedly martyred by being cut in half with a saw, a tool he is often depicted with.Today, we also celebrate the Fourth Anniversary of the departure for the glory of heaven of Maria Blanca, co-founder of the Rosary Network, along with Mikel A. Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• October 28, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

"Trailblazers with Garry" is a new series from Global Health Matters, where host Dr Garry Aslanyan sits down with trailblazers — thinkers, leaders, and influencers shaping the future of global health — for short face-to-face conversations, available in both audio and video formats. It's a chance to get to know the people behind the work and hear their perspectives on the current global health landscape.In this Trailblazers episode, host Garry Aslanyan sits down with Lena Nanushyan, First Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia to speak about her work to strengthen tobacco control, a commitment that earned her a World No Tobacco Day Award from WHO in 2025. She also discusses Armenia's efforts to reduce high out-of-pocket health payments and how the country is moving closer toward universal health coverage.Related episode documents, transcripts and other information can be found on our website.Subscribe to the Global Health Matters podcast newsletter.  Follow us for updates:@TDRnews on XTDR on LinkedIn@ghm_podcast on Instagram@ghm-podcast.bsky.social on Bluesky Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Global Health Matters podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of TDR or the World Health Organization.  All content © 2025 Global Health Matters.

Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt Gray starts off describing what he loves about Cape Town and tells the story of taking the world's highest bungee jump off a bridge there. He then reflects on growing up outside NYC, studying abroad in Vienna, and traveling the world for a decade as part of his corporate job.  Matt tells stories from visiting Reunion Island, Madagascar, Lapland, Greenland, Antarctica, Armenia and Uzbekistan.  He then talks about organizing a group safari to Botswana, building community in the digital nomad lifestyle, and his plans for co-hosting Nomad Week 2026 in Cape Town.  Next, Matt talks about founding the Pangea App which enables you to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world.  He opens up about his own transition into full-time entrepreneurship, his journey building and scaling Pangea, his recent acquisition of the Overlap app, and is 5-year vision for Pangea.  Finally, Matt explains how he designs his digital nomad lifestyle, why he wants to travel to every country in the world, and what impact all this travel has had on him as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries. This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.

Election Day is almost here, and in most of California, there's just one measure on the ballot: Proposition 50. Backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Prop 50 aims to create more Democratic-leaning districts. It's a move to counter Texas's redistricting plans favoring Republicans. And  some heavy hitters are lining up on both sides, including former President Barack Obama, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. KQED Politics and Government Correspondent Guy Marzorati joins us to talk about some of the finer points of the ballot measure. Plus we meet vocalist and musician Khatchadour Khatchadourian. He plays an ancient double reed woodwind carved from apricot wood called the duduk that has cultural ties to Armenia. Khatchadourian is one of the few in the Bay Area who plays the instrument, and his followers call him the “Duduk Whisperer.” Our producer Elize Manoukian brings us this profile of Khatchadourian, who uses the duduk to push the boundaries of traditional Armenian music, and along the way, is helping to preserve cultural identity through sound. And we head to Altadena where the the first handful of new homes are under construction in parts of fire ravaged city. Most people won't be moving back in for several months. But some neighborhoods that were completely wiped out in the Eaton Fire are already being resettled by property owners living in trailers and RV's. As reporter Steven Cuevas discovered, these residents could be key to restoring the spirit and resilience that's defined Altadena for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 24: Gyumri's controversial mayor, Vardan Ghukasyan, is detained on corruption charges; Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society representatives meet in Yerevan; Baku lifts its ban on cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory; the government announced that mandatory military service will be reduced from two years to 1.5 starting in January 2026 and more.

Listen, we all love the Eurovision Classics: Waterloo, Love Shine A Light, etc. But sometimes these songs get a little overexposed, and that's when they need a few years to cool off in the Eurovision Vault. We take a look at a few songs that could use a rest as interval acts or medley choices, and offer up some replacements that might sound a little fresher to the ears of the discerning ESC fan. Jeremy's making a good living on the wages of love, Dimitry reveals his all-time Eurovision crush, and Oscar's shouting Hallelujah. Watch our vault selections on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWjWuRIDXj_NAbhr1Yqj-tsThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XMmDhfDhsVMsyjke7tRGL The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a violent attack on ICE officers in Los Angeles, political backlash over Trump's $250 million White House ballroom, new data showing rising grocery and utility costs, and how lobbyists are turning to YouTube and podcasts to reach the President. We then go global with updates on Ukraine, Gaza, and Trump's growing influence in Central Asia.   Democrat Activist Attacks ICE Officers: Federal agents attempted to arrest an illegal alien and Democrat influencer in California, who used his car to ram ICE officers before being shot and hospitalized. Bryan links this to escalating left-wing rhetoric and warns that “Democrats' calls to do whatever it takes to stop Trump are getting people killed.”   Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Debate: The President began construction on a new East Wing ballroom funded by private donors. While critics like Mazie Hirono and Hillary Clinton call it symbolic of dictatorship, Elizabeth Warren argues it shows Trump is out of touch with struggling Americans. Bryan notes her line could resonate as power bills and grocery costs rise.   Economic Pressures Mount: Electricity prices are up four percent due to AI data centers, while turkey prices have jumped forty percent and beef remains high. Walmart and Aldi are competing to keep Thanksgiving meals under $4 per person. Bryan calls it a test of whether Democrats can exploit pocketbook frustration.   Lobbyists Turn to Podcasts: According to Politico, D.C. lobbyists are now paying to place clients on top conservative podcasts and YouTube shows to get Trump's attention — bypassing Congress entirely. Bryan warns listeners to “trust, but verify” what they hear online.   Global Peace Efforts and the Mineral Wars: Europe is drafting a “Trump Plan for Peace” to end the war in Ukraine, while Vice President JD Vance works to hold Gaza's ceasefire together amid Turkish power plays. Meanwhile, Trump is expanding influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan through trade and mining deals designed to block China's Silk Road ambitions.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: ICE officer attack Los Angeles, Trump White House ballroom East Wing, Elizabeth Warren Trump economy critique, electricity prices AI data centers, Walmart Aldi Thanksgiving deals, Politico podcast lobbying Trump, Ukraine Trump peace plan Europe, Gaza JD Vance ceasefire Turkey, Trump Kazakhstan tungsten mine China Silk Road

Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.

Tim Jemal, president of Global ARM, discusses the recently introduced PEACE Act — a U.S. congressional bill that he says “puts a target on Aliyev's back,” sanctioning Azerbaijan's leadership, military capacity, and financial institutions tied to its oil and gas sector in the event of renewed aggression against Armenia. Jemal also outlines Global ARM's strategic approach to political advocacy, one designed to counter Azerbaijan's powerful lobbying machine and strengthen coordinated, global pro-Armenia and pro-Artsakh efforts.

-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and social impact entrepreneur, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss what went wrong with Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign -- Donald Trump's government shutdown leaves airports unmanned, flights delayed, and the FAA in crisis as air travel collapses under dangerous conditions -- Kevin Hassett admits soybean exports to China stop, silos overflow, and Trump's trade war sparks panic inside his economic team -- Trump shocks reporters by floating clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, bragging about ending wars, and musing about using the Insurrection Act -- Karoline Leavitt clashes with reporters as she defends Trump with false claims, wild health care math, and attacks on Antifa funding -- Emmanuel Macron, Ilham Aliyev, and Edi Rama laugh after Trump confuses Albania, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, humiliating the U.S. on the world stage -- Trump concedes the shutdown is about killing Obamacare while ranting about Portland and insulting a judge he himself appointed -- Trump melts down over Bad Bunny, the NFL, water in Los Angeles, and the Insurrection Act during a chaotic Newsmax exchange -- On the Bonus Show: A judge who ruled against Trump has her house burn down, AOC tells supporters to “laugh at” Stephen Miller's “insecure masculinity,” Trump announces a White House UFC event on his birthday, and much more…