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    Midrats
    Episode 769: September Melee

    Midrats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 66:23 Transcription Available


    After a two-week availability period, the Midrats Podcast is back!SummaryIn this episode, we explore current geopolitical tensions, military readiness, and strategic challenges facing the US and its allies, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and international cooperation.Show LinksRussian restrictions on Estonia's bordersCurfew on Russia's Border with Estonia, Holger Roonemaa on SubstackGreat Circle ballistic arcs over GreenlandSix Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East, by Michael B. OrenOperation Red Sea RegattaShipfinder Hormuz TrackerHormuz Strait MonitorStrait of TiranItaly tires of EU military bureaucracy with Operation AspidesDepartment of War IG report on Operation Epic FuryUkrainian FP-7 Pelican SRBMUSAF Ponders Restart of C-17 line, Joseph Trevithick in TWZDeadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices, Joanna Partridge in The GuardianThe US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don't expect the White House to explain why, Richard Luscombe in The GuardianKey TopicsRussian border curfews and testing NATO responsesGray zone operations in Europe and suspected incidentsThe importance of naval power and the Strait of HormuzUS energy independence and refinery capacity issuesThe strategic significance of Greenland and the ArcticSpace dominance and the importance of cislunar spaceEuropean NATO capabilities and weapon shortagesThe role of alliances and international cooperation in securityTakeawaysRussian testing of border restrictions signals potential for future escalationEuropean nations are underprepared for modern missile threatsUS needs to rebuild and modernize its heavy airlift capabilitiesGreenland's strategic importance is increasing and must be securedControl of key maritime choke points is critical for global securitySpace dominance is essential for future military and economic powerEuropean navies lack sufficient missile defense capabilitiesEnergy infrastructure vulnerabilities pose national security risksChapters00:00: Introduction to Geopolitical Tensions and NATO02:04: Russian Border Curfews and Testing NATO Responses03:55: European Operations and Weapon Shortages06:09: The Strategic Importance of Greenland and the Arctic10:01: Energy Security and Oil Refinery Capacity15:10: Straits of Hormuz and Global Oil Transit22:02: Black Sea, Yemen, and Middle East Tensions30:00: Naval Power and the US Surface Fleet36:06: European Naval Capabilities and Weapon Shortages45:11: Space Power, Cislunar Space, and Future Threats59:47: International Alliances and Strategic Cooperation01:05:02: Conclusion: Preparing for a Dangerous World

    Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer
    Singing Revolution; 19th Century campaign songs & Johnny Appleseed

    Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 16:58


    Come along and join journeys of discovery where we revisit the Singing Revolution in Estonia in the days leading up to the collapse of Russia's rule over the Baltic States. Next up, reporting from Little Rock, Arkansas at the State Museum we visit with the musical duo Suzanne and Jim as they share presidential campaign songs from the mid-19th Century.And then we'll meet up with apple grower, Steve Frey. The family run Red Barn Farm. Steve and Cindy Frey founded their farm, located on the outskirts of Westin, Missouri more than 30 years ago. And it's natural that the Frey's agricultural pursuits include producing apples as Steve is a direct descendent of John Chapman better known as Johnny Appleseed.

    Stories of our times
    How history is straining Poland's ties with Ukraine

    Stories of our times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 29:20


    Anti-Ukrainian sentiment is on the rise in Poland.The rift stems, in part, from a historical dispute over a wartime massacre of Poles 83 years ago, which has bubbled to the surface in recent months. So, how did relations sour so quickly? And what does this mean for Polish support in the war against Russia?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Anthony Loyd, special correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducer: Sophie McNultyWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Poland and Ukraine reopen old wounds that lay buried for 80 yearsFurther listening: The Ukrainian plot to sink the Russian economyClips: BBC, Good Morning Britain, Gazeta Wrocławska, Grzegorz Braun - Facebook, Kancelaria Prezydenta RP - Facebook, RMF24.Photo: Jack Hill/The Times. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
    9/18/26 Kyle Anzalone on the Houthi Escalation

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 37:26


    Scott interviews Kyle Anzalone about the latest news in foreign policy. They discuss the escalation between the Houthis and Saudis, the differences between this round of fighting in Yemen and the last, how the Iran war is impacting domestic politics in the US and more. Discussed on the show: “More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly” (The Washington Post) “Destruction of Saudi Pipelines Bring Us From Crisis to Catastrophe” (The Libertarian Institute) “Defense Minister Says Pakistan Will ‘Fulfill Our Duty' to Saudi Arabia Amid Attacks from Ansar Allah” (Antiwar.com) “UN Report: Reasonable Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran” (The Libertarian Institute) “House Votes to End Iran War for Third Time” (The Libertarian Institute) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com, co-host of Conflicts of Interest and host of The Kyle Anzalone Show. Follow him on Twitter @KyleAnzalone_  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/ or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jay's Analysis
    Jay Dyer & Pavel Schelin: Paradigms & Mystical Nationalist Metaphysics

    Jay's Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 97:47 Transcription Available


    Jay joins Pavel in Powers and Principalities Part 2 and covers the nationalist proposition post enlightenment and the notion of a propositional state, as well as the paradigm issue as applied to political metaphysics. Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Merch https://jaydyer-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Support my work via Bitcoin here! bc1q07n9qqsvcx33yz6z8xj6meupqxxug9n55zzhqd Image Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAULBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

    The Warning with Steve Schmidt
    Ukraine's Death Zone | Steve Schmidt & Ken Harbaugh

    The Warning with Steve Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 31:42 Transcription Available


    Steve Schmidt sits down with retired U.S. Naval aviator and combat correspondent Ken Harbaugh, straight from his reporting on the frontlines in Ukraine. Ken shares harrowing, firsthand accounts and deep strategic insights that mainstream cable news rarely covers: The 20-mile “death zone” and drone warfare: Inside the lethal frontline corridor where kamikaze drones make any surface movement nearly impossible — and why rotating troops has become the single most dangerous evolution of modern combat. The “iron sarcophagus:” The ingenious, harrowing Ukrainian-engineered armored capsule designed to crawl across mine-strewn kill zones to evacuate wounded soldiers when all conventional armored vehicles fail. The true toll and Russia’s manpower crisis: An unfiltered look at the staggering 1.4 million estimated Russian casualties, the recruitment of foreign fighters and North Korean troops, and the contrast between Ukraine’s fight to preserve lives versus Russia’s doctrine of mass attrition. Global ramifications and U.S. leadership: How the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are directly connected through Russian intelligence sharing, alongside an unflinching critique of Pentagon leadership, military accountability, and what’s at stake for American democracy. Don't miss it. Support The Warning and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/@thewarningwithsteveschmidt/videos Today's Merch: Mark Carney for President https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/carney-for-president-tee SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES

    Straight Outta Marvel: A Moon Knight Aftershow
    Lioness S3 Finale"The Unraveling" Review

    Straight Outta Marvel: A Moon Knight Aftershow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 30:05


    Season 3 of Special Ops: Lioness wraps up with Episode 8, "The Unraveling," and we are breaking down every massive twist, geopolitical move, and shocking reveal!​In this episode:​Joe's Downward Spiral: We dive into Joe's mental state post-abduction, her catastrophic decision at Gitmo during the Yurimov transport, and how her work/life balance has completely disintegrated.​Geopolitical Chess Moves: Breaking down the heavy conversation between Secretary Mullins, Byron, and Maxim over foreign policy, invasion hypocrisies, and why handing Yurimov back to Russia was the play.​The Fate of Oleksandra Balakin: Was she an asset or just bait? We look at how the CIA set her up and shipped her off under the radar.​THE BIG REVEAL: Aaliyah Amrohi is back! We discuss her transformation from Season 1 to becoming the mastermind behind the money, oil, and Joe's kidnapping—plus what this means for her collision course with Cruz and Joe in Season 4.​Hit that play button, make sure you're subscribed, and drop your thoughts on the finale in the comments below!​Follow the Host:Spotify / Socials: @kevin27wrld

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
    Jon Else: The Rise and Fall of Atomic Bombs

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 62:59


    Come hear the story of a single nuclear bomb's deep origins, brief life during the Cold War, and lasting environmental and political legacies―and how some are viewing the entire sweep of the American nuclear enterprise. A grave reminder of the frightening truth about nuclear testing, as international norms waver. As the United States and Russia let one treaty after another falter and expire, Jon Else reminds us of the terrible price of those tests. In his new book Frenchman Flat, Else recounts the science, politics and human experience of those who developed nuclear weapons, suffered the consequences of their testing, and fought for and against arms control between the 1940s and 1990s. The throughline of this vast, complex story is a 37-kiloton atomic bomb dubbed “Priscilla” that was exploded above a custom-built mini-civilization at Frenchman Flat, Nevada, in 1957. Jon Else uses Priscilla and the bombs that preceded and followed to highlight the terrifying ways we have considered to blow ourselves to bits with nuclear weapons, how near and often we came to self-annihilation, how we managed to avoid it, and what we did to the planet and to our own bodies in the process, from wartime Los Alamos to the suspension of U.S. and Soviet nuclear testing in 1992. In the two decades after Hiroshima, a pair of dramatic stories unfolded alongside each other: the scramble to produce ever more powerful nuclear weapons, and the struggle to ban testing of those same weapons. The dramatic narrative takes in the physics of the megaton postwar bombs, the role of private industry, the near misses of the Cuban Missile Crisis and less well-known events, and the testimony of scientists, politicians, doctors, weapons developers, test-site workers, ranchers and families downwind of test sites. Else reminds us how we have―so far―prevented nuclear war by deterrence, diplomacy and luck. It is for the moment a success story—and a warning. This content has EXPLICIT langauge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NTD Evening News
    NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Sept. 20)

    NTD Evening News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 48:23


    High-level U.S.–China talks are underway in New York on Sunday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are tackling tariffs, artificial intelligence, and rare-earth minerals.President Donald Trump unveiled a new AI Force—and plans to appoint an AI czar. The announcement came as Google revealed its Gemini system accessed protected networks belonging to three real companies during a cybersecurity test.A major drone strike hit Moscow on Russia's election day. Meanwhile, new American sanctions on the Kremlin are now in effect.

    Simple English News Daily
    Monday 21st September 2026. Russia elections. Saudi Arabia Riyadh strikes. UK Sheeran apology. Italy schools. Indonesia ship. Tanzania lion.

    Simple English News Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 6:37 Transcription Available


    World news in 7 minutes. Monday 21st September 2026.Today: Russia elections. Saudi Arabia Riyadh strikes. UK Sheeran apology. Italy schools. Indonesia ship. Tanzania lions. Nigeria alcohol poisoning. Chile Bachelet UN. US media bans. And Mexico historic document. With Ben MallettBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

    Please Explain
    The new terror stalking Ukraine

    Please Explain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 22:41 Transcription Available


    For many Ukrainians, daily life continues four years and six months since Russia’s full-scale invasion.But something has shifted in the war recently, as Europe correspondent David Crowe reports from Kyiv. Today, Crowe discusses the new and dangerous phase of this war and what the rest of the world can do to help. The workers who keep trains running under fire: https://tinyurl.com/yt6fvws9 The human face of the assault on Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/yujrkyke The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your podcasts.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Unresolved
    Vadim Kruglov

    Unresolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 32:53 Transcription Available


    "When you get stabbed in the manner that he was, you're going to be out in seconds."On the evening of 30 August 2025, tens of thousands of people gathered around a seventy foot wooden figure that was slowly being engulfed in flame. It was the culmination of Burning Man, an annual festival held in Nevada's Black Rock Desert that is centered around concepts like radical self reliance and self expression. Participants are encouraged to help in the building of the temporary city that is the foundation of the entire festival, and urge to leave behind no trace when it's all over.But on this night, as the flames start to climb, a Pershing County Sheriff's deputy working the perimeter gets flagged down by a participant with a very different kind of urgency in their voice...If you have any information about this story that you'd like to share, please contact:Pershing Co. Sheriff's Office: 775-273-5111 or 775-273-2641Secret Witness of Northern Nevada: 775-322-4900Check out the podcast store at unresolved.dashery.comIf you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved-a-true-crime-mystery-podcast--3266604/support.

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
    9/14/26 Elfidel Ibrahim on How the Iran War is Impacting Iraq

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 36:54


    Scott interviews writer and analyst Elfidel Ibrahim about the current state of Iraqi politics. The US-backed Iraqi government sits in a strange, awkward and concerningly unstable place between Washington and Tehran amid this ongoing war. Ibrahim breaks it all down and also provides some clarity on the recent escalation between the Houthis and Saudis. Discussed on the show: “As Baghdad tries to please Trump, Iran tells Iraqi militias not to disarm” (Responsible Statecraft) Elfadil Ibrahim is a writer and analyst covering the politics of the Middle East and Africa, with a special focus on Sudan. His work has been featured in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The New Arab, Open Democracy and other outlets. Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/ or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    Warning to Americans! Internal weakness invites external aggression

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – America's adversaries understand this. Nations like China, Russia, and Iran have long believed that Western decadence and internal division will eventually weaken the United States beyond repair. They see a culture obsessed with outrage, fragmented by identity politics, and increasingly unwilling to defend the values that once made it strong. They see...

    Haunted American History
    The Dyatlov Pass Incident (Russia)

    Haunted American History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 28:07


    In February 1959, nine experienced hikers vanished in the frozen wilderness of the Soviet Union. Weeks later, searchers found their tent abandoned on the side of Kholat Syakhl—cut open from the inside, with boots, coats, food, and equipment left behind. Their footprints led nearly a mile into the forest, where their bodies were eventually discovered under circumstances that would fuel decades of theories involving secret weapons, radiation, indigenous attacks, and even the Yeti. But more than sixty years later, modern snow science may finally explain what happened at Dyatlov Pass.Tonight, we explore one of the world's most enduring unexplained mysteries—and the surprisingly ordinary force that may have killed nine experienced hikers. CONDEMNED links - https://linktr.ee/CondemnedYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedAmericanHistoryTikTok - @hah_podcasthauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HAH DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/bJdbpH3hQm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
    RUSSIA UK WAR? ELITES, THE OCCULT & CHAOS - CLANCY CASE, EPSTEIN LAWSUIT & MORE | Matthew Steeples

    Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 70:41


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    Up First
    Kennedy Center Demolition Threat, Trump's Troubles, Poland Warns Of Russian Attacks

    Up First

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 12:42


    A federal judge told President Trump he cannot demolish the Kennedy Center without 30 days' notice, after the board shut the building and Trump threatened to rip it down if his name is not on it.The president has taken a series of hits this week, from the Supreme Court blocking his mail-in voting plan to the Fed increasing interest rates against his wishes, raising questions about how much institutions are willing to push back as the midterms approach.Poland's prime minister says Russia is planning hybrid drone and missile attacks on European countries that support Ukraine, strikes Moscow would try to pass off as accidents to keep NATO from responding.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Steve Drummond, Rebekah Metzler, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zac Coleman.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.(0:00) Introduction(01:51) Kennedy Center Demolition Threat(05:44) Trump's Troubles(09:15) Poland Warns Of Russian AttacksSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

    Start Here
    How Damaged Are US Middle East Bases?

    Start Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 24:03


    Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises.  AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Morning Joe
    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls out RFK Jr. amid measles outbreak

    Morning Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 43:53


    September 18, 2026: 8 am — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls out RFK Jr. amid measles outbreak To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Global News Podcast
    Chaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta

    Global News Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 25:49


    Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds as hundreds of migrants were moved from beaches to the port where a tent city has sprung up. South Korea's president says he will not be sending troops to help the US in its war in Iran - defying growing pressure from the Trump administration. People in Russia are voting in the first parliamentary election since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has formed a taskforce to investigate a spate of brutal killings that has sparked a nationwide debate over women's safety. Amid stark warnings from AI scientists about the growing risks of artificial intelligence going rogue, we assess some of the potential scenarios. At least 17 people have been killed in a car bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan. Protests in Nigeria after 33 people accused of illegal mining died in custody. And how drones are being used by police in England to help manage football crowds.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Police escort migrants from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, September 18, 2026 Credit: REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach

    The Bowery Boys: New York City History
    #492 How Mamie Fish Partied Her Way to Gilded Age Power

    The Bowery Boys: New York City History

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 61:38


    In the summer of 1902, all of Newport was buzzing: a European prince was coming to town, and Mamie Fish — one of the reigning hostesses of American high society — was throwing a dinner in his honor.The young ladies practiced their curtsies. But what walked through the door that night was no prince, but did tell you everything about who Mamie Fish was.She hadn't started anywhere near the top. Raised in the Gramercy Park neighborhood in the 1850s, she watched her family's fortune vanish and they relocated to the working class neighborhood of Astoria. She was barely educated, no beauty, and armed with nothing but a wit that could cut glass. It was enough to win Stuyvesant Fish, heir to one of New York's oldest names and a future railroad president, who adored her for the rest of his life.Mamie essentially invented the theme party at a time when New York society under Mrs. Astor and Ward McAllister was incredibly dull. Mamie's response was to make it fun: live ducklings paddling down the dinner table, a harvest ball with golden pitchforks, a formal dinner for the dogs of Newport, and a party for the Czar of Russia who turned out to be her partner in crime, Harry Lehr, in a tinfoil crown.Then the world changed around her — the press turned, her husband lost his railroad in a boardroom feud, and her 1913 Mother Goose Ball landed her on the wrong side of history.This week, Tom sits down with Jennifer Wright, author of Glitz, Glam, and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power.PLUS:Stand across from Mamie's Stanford White mansion on the Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue tour at boweryboyswalks.com.Listen to more glorious tales of the Gilded Age on The Gilded Gentleman Podcast hosted by Carl RaymondSupport the show and get our patron-only podcast Side Streets at patreon.com/boweryboys.This episode was edited and produced by Kieran Gannon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Economist Podcasts
    Drone truth: Russia has the upper hand

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 25:48


    After a visit to Ukraine last week, our defence editor reports on a new phase of the war as Kyiv and other civilian targets are bombarded by Russian missiles. He also visits an elite Ukrainian drone unit. Why alcohol companies are scrambling to innovate. And remembering the life of feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem. Watch extended clips from Insider Guests and host:Alex Turner, defence editorAvantika Chilkoti, global business writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine, drones, Shahed, KyivAlcohol, beer, aperolGloria Steinem, feminismListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WSJ What’s News
    OpenAI Hack Highlights Rising Cyber Threats

    WSJ What’s News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 12:44


    A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic's AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company's core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle's operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the Bank of Japan follows the Fed in hiking interest rates. WSJ's Jason Douglas says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off persistent price rises. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The John Batchelor Show
    Live Streaming - Nuclear Deterrence, Broken Treaties, and the Pocketbook Electorate,9-17-2026

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 55:26 Transcription Available


    CAPTION  1945 TRINITY TEST LOS ALAMOSLive Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack pageNuclear Deterrence, Broken Treaties, and the Pocketbook Electorate  Peter Huessy, Anatol Lieven, and Jonathan Guyer join John Batchelor. The discussion begins with historical reflections on Cold War-era civil defense drills, illustrating how early memories of nuclear anxiety contrast with current geopolitical tensions. The experts analyze the critical need for nuclear modernization, the termination of historic arms treaties, and the emerging threats posed by Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The conversation transitions into the economic consequences of these tensions, specifically how rising diesel prices and supply chain disruptions are impacting American public opinion. Ultimately, the discussion suggests that domestic economic concerns and the integration of artificial intelligence in warfare are fundamentally reshaping the electorate's view of international security.

    The Intelligence
    Drone truth: Russia has the upper hand

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 25:48


    After a visit to Ukraine last week, our defence editor reports on a new phase of the war as Kyiv and other civilian targets are bombarded by Russian missiles. He also visits an elite Ukrainian drone unit. Why alcohol companies are scrambling to innovate. And remembering the life of feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem. Watch extended clips from Insider Guests and host:Alex Turner, defence editorAvantika Chilkoti, global business writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine, drones, Shahed, KyivAlcohol, beer, aperolGloria Steinem, feminismListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Red Eye Radio
    09-18-26 Part Two - The Plan for Regime Change

    Red Eye Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 38:07


    In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, New satellite imagery shows Iran has added new defenses around tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, the deeply buried nuclear-linked site President Trump has repeatedly threatened to strike, as Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-drafted Security Council resolution aimed at preserving international monitoring of sanctions on Tehran. Also look back at the top crime scene show's from the 80s's and 90"s and much more! For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    American Prestige
    News - Houthis Escalate Red Sea Conflict, Pentagon Report on Iran War Costs, BRICS Summit Exposes Divisions

    American Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 47:14


    Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and all of our episodes. Derek has journeyed to Bolivia seeking contact with the newly discovered cat species, so Alex Jordan of Always at War steps in to bring you the headlines. This week: in New Delhi, BRICS member states issue a fractured joint statement on restraint in the Middle East (1:12); Iran strikes a U.S.-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz (5:42); a cyberattack disables Texas-bound tankers (8:30); a new Pentagon report puts the Iran war's cost at $33.4 billion (9:59); the Houthis/Ansar Allah advance in Taiz and hit Saudi Arabia (14:46); Yemeni government forces strike back while the U.S. rules out direct involvement (19:00); China pushes Iran to restrain the Houthis (22:37); an Israeli strike collapses a building in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people (25:12); the U.S. approves a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel (27:34); Russia and Ukraine strike each other's energy infrastructure (30:57); the House passes a Russia sanctions bill named in honor of Lindsey Graham (33:37); a banking scandal roils Brazil's presidential race (37:53); and in Sweden, a left-wing bloc narrowly wins an election (41:12).     Don't forget to grab your copy of Danny's new book Imperialist Realism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Newshour
    Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

    Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 45:03


    French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. At a news conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites in the face of this threat. Also in the programme: Nigeria's president promises a full investigation into the deaths in detention of dozens of suspected illegal miners; and in the UK, after King Charles disputes a startling claim from Princess Diana's brother about how the King reacted to news of her death...Earl Spencer insists he's telling the truth. (Photo: French President Emmanuel Macron. Credit: Getty)

    Newshour
    Femicide in South Africa: what can the government do?

    Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 45:04


    Is the South African government doing enough to address the scourge of femicide? We ask the country's minister for women.Also in the programme: Russia's parliamentary election begins. The result's not in doubt - so what can we learn? A deadly mosque attack hits Friday prayers in Pakistan; and how autonomous drones are being upgraded - with whiskers.(IMAGE: Participants carry placards during a memorial run held in honour of Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, one of several women killed in a series of murders near Johannesburg, in Pretoria, South Africa, September 17, 2026 / CREDIT: Reuters / Alet Pretorius)

    Wendy Bell Radio Podcast
    Hour 1: Lawyered Up.

    Wendy Bell Radio Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 38:25


    Imagine going into hiding to stop the woke mob from hunting you down. Imagine needing to get an attorney to fight for your right to not be slandered - just because you voted NOT to let a woman who killed her children to walk free. These are the times we're living in. A very nervous John Brennan goes on MS-SUCK to lie to whomever is still listening that he was actually trying to PROTECT Donald Trump and save democracy when he jump-started the Russia collusion hoax. Harry Enten says Trump is toast and nobody should probably ever vote republican again.  

    Coffee House Shots
    Is Burnham ready to talk about war?

    Coffee House Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 15:45


    Military and intelligence chiefs across Europe are sounding increasingly stark warnings about the threat posed by Russia, from cyber attacks and sabotage to drones and hybrid warfare. But is Britain taking the danger seriously enough – and are the armed forces actually ready for what might come next?Patrick Gibbons is joined by Tim Shipman and Noa Hoffman to discuss Britain's military preparedness, Andy Burnham's approach to foreign policy and what to expect when the Prime Minister comes face-to-face with Donald Trump in New York next week.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WSJ Minute Briefing
    Oil Falls Below $100

    WSJ Minute Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 2:02


    Plus: Hackers gained access to an OpenAI employee's ChatGPT account using Anthropic's AI tool, Claude. And shares of Nestle are falling after the Kremlin seized the food giant's Russian assets. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Start Making Sense
    Houthis Escalate Red Sea Conflict, Pentagon Report on Iran War Costs, BRICS Summit Exposes Divisions / American Prestige

    Start Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 43:38


    Derek has journeyed to Bolivia seeking contact with the newly discovered cat species, so Alex Jordan of Always at War steps in to bring you the headlines. This week: in New Delhi, BRICS member states issue a fractured joint statement on restraint in the Middle East (1:12); Iran strikes a U.S.-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz (5:42); a cyberattack disables Texas-bound tankers (8:30); a new Pentagon report puts the Iran war's cost at $33.4 billion (9:59); the Houthis/Ansar Allah advance in Taiz and hit Saudi Arabia (14:46); Yemeni government forces strike back while the U.S. rules out direct involvement (19:00); China pushes Iran to restrain the Houthis (22:37); an Israeli strike collapses a building in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people (25:12); the U.S. approves a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel (27:34); Russia and Ukraine strike each other's energy infrastructure (30:57); the House passes a Russia sanctions bill named in honor of Lindsey Graham (33:37); a banking scandal roils Brazil's presidential race (37:53); and in Sweden, a left-wing bloc narrowly wins an election (41:12).  Don't forget to grab your copy of Danny's new book Imperialist Realism.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Bill Handel on Demand
    Handel on the News

    Bill Handel on Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 26:31 Transcription Available


    (September 18, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Los Angeles woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter crash. Hudge says President Trump’s board cannot demolish Kennedy Center without warning. U.S strike on Iranian school may have been war crime, U.S. report says. Russia and China veto U.S resolution to renew U.N monitoring of Iran nuclear program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Foreign Podicy
    Confronting Authoritarians around the Globe

    Foreign Podicy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 39:51


    Russia is turning captured Orthodox parishes into tools of occupation while holding tens of thousands of abducted Ukrainian children as leverage in any ceasefire deal.  China and Iran continue to feed the Houthi militants in Yemen drone and satellite technology to terrorize Red Sea shipping lanes. From election interference to drone incursions along the Baltics and Poland, these authoritarian regimes continue to test the will of fragile democracies and international order.   U.S. Representative Joe Wilson (SC-2), chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and FDD's Research Fellow Dr. Ivana Stradner join Foreign Podicy guest host RADM Mark Montgomery to unpack the Axis of Aggressors new generation warfare campaign against NATO and the West.

    What Catholics Believe
    Clancy Jurors. Leo Bishop: Church Disappears? Spreading Marxism? Fatima Promise!

    What Catholics Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 71:06


    Full Title Name: Clancy jurors' social justice, black Haitian Catholic holdout doxxed. Leo's appoints pro-queer bishop for Morocco, who says "the Church must disappear to make room for the Kingdom" -whose kingdom? How Our Lady's warning that "Russia will spread her errors throughout the world" is now happening before our eyes. As Canada's MAID kills thousands, Ohio Senate Bill 835 brings suicide by mail to the Heartland: they call it Healthcare! Apostasy or heresy? Mass for suicide? "Adorable!" Defaming the dead? Rosicrucians? Fatima consecration? Mary's words of hope! This episode was recorded on 9/15/2026. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: ‪@WCBHighlights‬ ‪@WCBHolyMassLivestream‬ May God bless you all!

    The Brownble Podcast
    Three Salads, One Family Tree: Ensaladilla, Olivier and Venezuelan Ensalada de Gallina (but Vegan!)

    The Brownble Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 34:07


    What connects a tapa in Spain, a New Year's salad in Russia and a beloved Venezuelan Christmas dish? In this episode of More Plants, we follow the surprising family tree of ensaladilla rusa, Olivier's Russian salad and ensalada de gallina. We explore nineteenth-century European “Russian salads,” Lucien Olivier's luxurious Moscow creation, Spain's own ensaladilla tradition and the Venezuelan version that became a festive classic. Then we bring all three into the plant-based kitchen, with practical ways to replace tuna, eggs, sausage and chicken without losing the textures and flavors that make each salad distinct. We also talk about how recipes change, how traditions evolve, and why as vegans and plant-based eaters we only do what has been happening in kitchens since kitchens existed. It's a fun and delicious episode with a little history, a few cooking lessons and tips, and a ton of inspiration to turn your potato salads a little more worldly giving these three dishes from three separate continents a try. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownbleprograms.com/blog

    The Fighter & The Kid
    Macklemore Gets KICKED OFF Ed Sheeran's Tour | TFATK Ep. 1222

    The Fighter & The Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 77:07


    Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen react to Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following his “Free Palestine” statement during a stadium performance.The Fighter and The Kid debate whether Macklemore hijacked Ed Sheeran's platform, why Robert Kraft and other stadium owners reportedly objected to his involvement, and whether Ed was unfairly forced into an impossible political and financial decision. They also discuss the workers, performers and fans affected when one guest turns an enormous concert tour into a political controversy.Before that, Brendan shares an unbelievably awkward story about a high-end steakhouse refusing to serve his dinner guest a well-done filet. The guys revisit the classic TFATK “Surf and Turf” confrontation, discuss their old studio days, praise All the Smoke and Bussin' With the Boys, and react to the heartbreaking story of NFL legend Joe Thomas realizing the Cleveland Browns would never win.Plus: refusing a trip to Russia, Prince Harry, expensive California diesel, Kash Patel's bizarre FBI hearing, a Fashion Week protester and more.Subscribe for new episodes of The Fighter and The Kid with Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen.Quo - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://www.quo.com/FIGTHERDraftKings - One app. Every sport. All 50 states. New DraftKings customers, sign up with code FIGHTER spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days - includes all markets. That's code FIGHTER.O'Reilly - Stop by O'Reilly Auto Parts today or visit us at https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTER that's oreillyauto.com/FIGHTERSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Lawfare Podcast
    Rational Security: The “Worlds Colliding” Edition

    The Lawfare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 86:12


    This week, Scott sat down with his colleagues Lawfare Senior Editors Kevin Frazier and Roger Parloff, and Lawfare Contributing Editor and Vice President of Research, Security and Defense at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ariane Tabatabai, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“P(doom) and Gloom.” Last week, a wonky corner of the tech world became national news when Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old pretraining researcher, resigned from Anthropic and posted a viral thread accusing his employer and its rival OpenAI of racing toward self-improving superintelligence and “gambling with our lives.” His warning was quickly amplified by current Anthropic staff—and, days later, by CEO Dario Amodei himself, who published a lengthy essay urging the industry to slow down, drawing rare public agreement from Sam Altman and Elon Musk, a slide in AI stocks, and fresh calls for regulation in Washington. Is this the moment AI-safety fears finally broke into the mainstream? And should the rest of us be as worried as the people building these systems say they are?“Trains, Planes, and Provocations.” Tensions along NATO's eastern flank are spiking over an increasing number of Russian provocations in and near NATO territory relating to the Ukraine conflict. Recent examples have included an explosives-laden drone at a German airport, another drone shot down in Lithuanian airspace, and repeated incursions into Poland and Romania related to border and port facilities adjacent to Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to bolster the alliance's defenses and insisted the West won't be “scared” off of supporting Kyiv, even as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the coming months could bring intensified Russian action and possible spillover onto NATO soil. Is this a deliberate campaign by Russia to test and divide the alliance? And how much escalation risk does it actually carry?“Seeking the Plane Truth.” On September 29, the full D.C. Circuit will hear en banc arguments in what may be one of the most consequential rule-of-law fights of Trump's second term: whether Chief Judge James Boasberg may investigate who in the administration defied his March 2025 order to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan men to El Salvador's CECOT prison under the Alien Enemies Act. While Boasberg found probable cause for criminal contempt, panels dominated by Trump appointees have twice blocked him from doing so—with the Justice Department, whose own senior officials are reportedly implicated in some of the relevant discussions, arguing that all a judge may do is refer the matter to the Department itself to decide whether to investigate and prosecute. What is really at stake when the branch accused of contempt gets to decide whether anyone is charged? And how is the full court likely to rule?In object lessons, Kevin is putting the “community” in community college with high praise for the AI Literacy initiative in Alabama. Roger seams to think that the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in London is knot your average exhibit. Scott finds weekend mornings watching Hilda with his kids to be a magical, enchanted adventure. And Ari is decidedly not in the Middle of Nowhere with her love for the new Kacey Musgraves album. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Words Matter
    How Low Will the Mobster-in-Chief Go?

    Words Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 50:56


    Donald Trump is shutting down the Kennedy Center because he can't put his name on it. The Center, of course, being a memorial to a slain US president, not just an arts center. He wants “Donald J. Trump” there to steal glory, because he's not getting it on his own. Meanwhile, the Republicans in Congress are silent about his flagrant narcissistic transgressions. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the lunacy surrounding the Kennedy Center, Trump's obsession with his legacy, and the Trump family's mafia-esque connections with criminals at home, in Russia, and elsewhere. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The McCarthy Report
    Episode 348: Don Jr.'s Big Fat Russian Wedding

    The McCarthy Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 57:32


    Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the recent Russian assassination plot indictments, the Trump family's connections to a Russian oligarch, and much more. Sponsors: The Institute for Governance and Civic at Florida State University This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Rational Security
    The “Worlds Colliding” Edition

    Rational Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 86:12


    This week, Scott sat down with his colleagues Lawfare Senior Editors Kevin Frazier and Roger Parloff, and Lawfare Contributing Editor and Vice President of Research, Security and Defense at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Ariane Tabatabai, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“P(doom) and Gloom.” Last week, a wonky corner of the tech world became national news when Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old pretraining researcher, resigned from Anthropic and posted a viral thread accusing his employer and its rival OpenAI of racing toward self-improving superintelligence and “gambling with our lives.” His warning was quickly amplified by current Anthropic staff—and, days later, by CEO Dario Amodei himself, who published a lengthy essay urging the industry to slow down, drawing rare public agreement from Sam Altman and Elon Musk, a slide in AI stocks, and fresh calls for regulation in Washington. Is this the moment AI-safety fears finally broke into the mainstream? And should the rest of us be as worried as the people building these systems say they are?“Trains, Planes, and Provocations.” Tensions along NATO's eastern flank are spiking over an increasing number of Russian provocations in and near NATO territory relating to the Ukraine conflict. Recent examples have included an explosives-laden drone at a German airport, another drone shot down in Lithuanian airspace, and repeated incursions into Poland and Romania related to border and port facilities adjacent to Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to bolster the alliance's defenses and insisted the West won't be “scared” off of supporting Kyiv, even as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the coming months could bring intensified Russian action and possible spillover onto NATO soil. Is this a deliberate campaign by Russia to test and divide the alliance? And how much escalation risk does it actually carry?“Seeking the Plane Truth.” On September 29, the full D.C. Circuit will hear en banc arguments in what may be one of the most consequential rule-of-law fights of Trump's second term: whether Chief Judge James Boasberg may investigate who in the administration defied his March 2025 order to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan men to El Salvador's CECOT prison under the Alien Enemies Act. While Boasberg found probable cause for criminal contempt, panels dominated by Trump appointees have twice blocked him from doing so—with the Justice Department, whose own senior officials are reportedly implicated in some of the relevant discussions, arguing that all a judge may do is refer the matter to the Department itself to decide whether to investigate and prosecute. What is really at stake when the branch accused of contempt gets to decide whether anyone is charged? And how is the full court likely to rule?In object lessons, Kevin is putting the “community” in community college with high praise for the AI Literacy initiative in Alabama. Roger seams to think that the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in London is knot your average exhibit. Scott finds weekend mornings watching Hilda with his kids to be a magical, enchanted adventure. And Ari is decidedly not in the Middle of Nowhere with her love for the new Kacey Musgraves album. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The President's Daily Brief
    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 17th, 2026: Iran's Plan to Beat the U.S. Blockade Is Failing & Russia's Satellite Help to Tehran

    The President's Daily Brief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 14:41 Transcription Available


    In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:• Iran's effort to bypass the U.S. blockade is running into major problems, with thousands of trucks stranded at border crossings and the cost of moving goods into the country soaring.• A CNN investigation finds Russian satellites may have helped Iran improve its targeting before one of the most damaging strikes on American military assets during the Iran war.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefNobl Travel: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adMars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB

    The Wright Report
    17 SEP 2026: Fed Raises Rates, Trump Explodes, Consumers Carry On! // Remarkable New Study on Why A.I. "Goes Rogue" // Global: Russia Gives More Intel to Iran / Don Jr. Takes Russian Gift // Autism Update!

    The Wright Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 32:09


    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 breaks down the Fed's first interest rate hike in three years, President Trump's furious response, and why gas and diesel prices are spiking even as American consumers keep spending like nothing is wrong. Bryan covers a blockbuster report that Russia, not just China, has been feeding satellite intelligence to Iran to help kill and injure US troops, a massive new US weapons sale to Israel, and a brewing White House scandal over a Russian oligarch's lavish wedding gift to Donald Trump Jr. Plus, Bryan covers a bizarre new Google DeepMind study on why AI agents cheat, tattle, and turn on each other, along with a major new HHS initiative to map the causes of autism and a fascinating mouse study suggesting why the condition strikes boys far more than girls. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Federal Reserve, interest rates, Trump, inflation, gas prices, diesel prices, Russia, China, satellite intelligence, Iran, Israel weapons deal, Donald Trump Jr, Russian oligarch, Google DeepMind, AI reward hacking, HHS, autism, Cold Spring Harbor

    Morning Announcements
    Thursday, September 17th, 2026 - The EU Wants Canada, Fed Raised Rates, Trump Threatened to Withhold FEMA Over an Election

    Morning Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 7:18


    Today's Headlines: The EU is floating the idea of Canada becoming its first-ever associate member in response to Trump's trade war — which would be a historic geopolitical realignment — and separately proposed banning children under 13 from social media entirely across member states, with 13-15 year olds getting supervised mini accounts with one hour daily limits, Europe is actually doing the things we keep talking about doing. Back in the states, the Fed raised interest rates by a quarter point for the first time since 2023. As usual, markets fell, and Trump responded by demanding rates drop to 1% or less because "our country is booming," which is one way to describe $6 diesel and a $38 billion war. Congress had an unusually productive day: the House passed expanded Russia sanctions, voted to hold Leon Black in contempt for suing the committee that subpoenaed him rather than testifying about his Epstein ties, and the Senate blocked the crypto industry's self-written Clarity Act 50-49 — six votes short of passing — given the president's own ability to profit from crypto made it a tough sell even for some Republicans. Mitch McConnell returned for day two and nearly voted the wrong way on the farm bill before aides redirected him, which is either reassuring or alarming depending on how you look at it, but the bill passed and that's something. And Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Republican senate candidate Michael Whatley and told the crowd he would withhold FEMA disaster funding if Whatley loses, which is textbook extortion. Resources/Articles mentioned: Axios: EU chief floats associate membership for Canada after U.S. trade attacks Wired: The EU Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-13s CNBC: Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year   Axios: House passes Russia sanctions bill PBS: House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation NYT: Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry The Hill: Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell's return Trump tries to salvage 'tough' North Carolina Senate race for GOP Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Facts Matter
    Big Gold Moves: French Central Bank Moves 129 Tons of Gold out of US; Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tons

    Facts Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 28:18


    There are some big moves happening in the gold market. Last week, the Central Bank of the Netherlands confirmed that they moved 86 tons of gold out of North America—moving it to London. Earlier this year France did something similar, removing all of their gold reserves from the U.S.—in favor of keeping them at home.Germany did the same as well a few years ago. Their central bank moved the 111 tons of gold that they had in New York, and they brought it home to be kept in Germany.All this is atop record-breaking gold buying from the central banks across the world: including China, Russia, India, Poland, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, and a long tail of central banks in smaller countries buying up the precious metal.And so, in order to get an idea of what's happening in the market, I got a chance to speak with Machi Block from American Hartford Gold to get a peek at the market from someone who has a finger on the pulse of the industry. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

    Deep State Radio
    Words Matter: How Low Will the Mobster-in-Chief Go?

    Deep State Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 50:56


    Donald Trump is shutting down the Kennedy Center because he can't put his name on it. Why? He wants “Donald J. Trump” on the building to steal presidential glory because he's not getting it on his own. Meanwhile, the Republicans in Congress are silent about his flagrant narcissistic transgressions. Norm Ornstein and David Rothkopf are back to discuss the lunacy surrounding the Kennedy Center, Trump's obsession with his legacy, and the Trump family's mafia-esque connections with criminals at home, in Russia, and elsewhere. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices