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For review:1. US Sec of State Rubio raised concerns about Cuba's ability to infiltrate and influence top-level U.S. institutions, detailing what he described as a dangerous Cuban spy network that is undermining American interests. 2. Secretary of State Rubio: Diplomatic Efforts in the Coming Weeks to Restart Moscow - Kiev Negotiations.3.  The Pentagon is giving up leadership of a U.S.-led NATO command in Germany that coordinates military aid to Ukraine. Another NATO member will eventually take over running the Security Assistance Group, according to a U.S official.4.  A deal is being mediated to return the United States and Iran to the memorandum of understanding the two countries signed last month, sources aware of the details told Israeli-outlet Channel 12 on Sunday. The deal would ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for 60 days without fees and renew a ceasefire between the two sides, according to the report. 5.  Israeli airstrikes overnight Saturday and into Sunday killed at least 17 people, according to local health officials, and a senior Israeli minister vowed that strikes in the territory will not stop despite Hamas signing a US-backed disarmament plan and earlier reports that Israel agreed to halt attacks. The strikes followed similar heavy attacks on Saturday, which the IDF said targeted several Hamas weapon depots.6.  The U.S. Air Force's F-47 program has begun its engineering and manufacturing development phase and will fly in the coming years, a service official said.  The first Boeing F-47 is on track for its first flight in 2028. The Air Force plans to buy at least 185 F-47s, matching the size of the F-22 Raptor fleet it intends to replace. 7.  US Navy announced that it is awarding contracts for another round of ballistic missile and fast-attack submarines. The Defense Department is granting a collective $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat for five Columbia-class submarines and to both General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding for nine Virginia-class submarines to be built in the coming years. 

July 31, 2026Trump is reportedly “exasperated” that the Iran War, for which there was no real strategy, is dragging on and his advisors can't agree on what to do, Trump told reporters he plans on heavy military strikes against Iran, Instead of a strategy, Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth had an ideology, That ideology celebrates individualism, and sees education, expertise, cooperation, and coalition building as  weaknesses not strengths, Trump and his aides are attacking the International Criminal Court as Trump and administration officials appear to be worried about future prosecution for human rights violations, Strikes against small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed more than 220 people and appear to have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs, The leadership of US combat commands support the restoration of Pentagon personnel whose job it is to protect civilians but Hegseth has not committed to that restoration, At an AIDS conference in Brazil, an official of the US State Department showed a map of Africa on which there were fake countries with the names of random real countries.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

In an interview with Fran Spielman, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains why he is running simultaneously for re-election and for mayor of Chicago, arguing that money alone doesn't win elections and that voters will judge records and vision. He touts modernizing the Secretary of State's office by moving services online and eliminating DMV wait times, and criticizes Mayor Brandon Johnson for leadership turnover, credit downgrades, weak coalition-building with City Council and Springfield, and a failed property tax push. Giannoulias outlines priorities including improving public safety, adding 1,000 officers by 2030, bringing back ShotSpotter, streamlining city bureaucracy, centralizing procurement to save money, and pursuing revenue options such as a Springfield-enabled millionaires tax while opposing a corporate head tax. 

Xi Jinping recently spoke in Beijing, promoting a Chinese Communist Party initiative seeking Beijing's international control over the expansion of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This episode explores how Xi and the CCP are using the AI governance initiative as the latest ideological-warfare tool in pursing global domination under Marxism-Leninism with Chinese characteristics. The counterproposal section looks at the work of the great Polish philosopher Leszek Kolakowski who provides important ideas that can effectively counter Marxism. The news portion discusses how China is using AI to bolster its military forces and instead of an interview, this episode present excerpts of an important speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the urgent need to defeat the growing threat of Marxist-motivated violence. This episode is must listening!

Welcome to ‘Hole In One' – The Goulburn Valley Golf Show. This is a part of the Super Saturday Sports Show that you can listen to as to keep up to date with all things happening on the courses around the Goulburn Murray Golf Association. With thanks to Next Level Golf Shepparton This show airs on a weekly basis on a Saturday, throughout the year and is hosted by Mark "The Stats Man" Owens and the Secretary of the Goulburn Murray Golf Association David Roberts. This week's program first aired on Saturday the 1st of August, 2026 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

Last week, Ralph, along with our constitutional law expert, Bruce Fein, organized another symposium in Washington DC on impeaching Donald Trump. On today's program, we play you highlights from that symposium with eight of the participants, each of whom are going to give listeners their perspective on why Donald Trump should be impeached even before the midterm elections.The rhetoric from many Democratic leaders has not kept up with the horror and the urgency of what [Donald Trump] is inflicting on America and the American people. He has moved very, very quickly to develop a fascist dictatorship embodying a kleptocratic corporate state that is marked by non-regulation, tax cuts for the wealthy, and tax escapes for the wealthy and major corporations, as well as expanded corporate welfare in the midst of personal and institutional two-way bribery and extortion. It's very important to punctuate the seriousness of what he's already done.Ralph NaderCelinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners.What I love about polling is: conventional wisdom is wrong about 90% of the time, plus or minus 5%. Beltway conventional wisdom is wrong about 100% of the time, plus or minus 5%. So, “Everybody knows impeachment is unpopular.” No, it's not. It's very popular. A majority of people support it. “Everyone knows that it'll energize the other side.” No. The other side, to the extent they're going to be energized, they're already energized. We need to energize our side. We need to get our people out to vote… “Everyone knows it's very volatile.” No, it's not. Attitudes about impeachment track with job performance… And finally, “Everybody knows that nobody understands impeachment.” Well, frankly, voters understand it better than a lot of elected officials.Celinda LakeSuparna Reddy is the Senior Counsel for Free Speech For People.Let us be clear: Congress should impeach and remove Trump for each and every one of these hundreds of offenses. And we have a duty to record his every abuse of power. But in the process, we should not miss the forest for the trees— Trump is intentionally and systematically dismantling our democratic institutions to consolidate his own power and line his own pockets.Suparna ReddyRichard Painter is the S. Walter Richey professor of corporate law at the University of Minnesota Law School and was the chief White House ethics lawyer from 2005 to 2007.We have seen serious, indeed, tragic financial conflicts of interest in the executive branch never before seen in the history of our country—unless we look at our very early Presidents who held vast plantations with slave labor, a clear economic conflict of interest with their official duties. A conflict of interest shared by many Senators and Representatives and Justices of the Supreme Court, and indeed a tragic conflict of interest for the first eighty years of our history that ended only with a bloody civil war. But since then, we have not had at least a President who is embroiled in financial conflicts of interest with his official duties.Richard PainterDoug Bandow is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, specializing in foreign policy and civil liberties.We need to make a persuasive argument for people, whether they like Donald Trump or not, to understand the Constitution transcends this President. The Constitution transcends future Presidents and future crises. We need to convince Americans across the political spectrum to stand with the rule of law, to stand with accountable government, to stand with an accountable executive, responsible legislatures. History tells us that one person making these decisions is not good. Plenty of authoritarians in the past have made these decisions and brought their countries to disaster.Douglas BandowErwin Chemerinsky is the Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.We're now at a moment when the federal government is a threat to our rights. The actions of the Trump administration are unprecedented in the violations of the Constitution. And so I think it's crucial that state and local governments step in so as to protect rights. It's interesting that through American history, Federalism has always been equated, states' rights have always been equated with regressive policies… But now it's time for progressives to use states' rights and look for the opportunities for states to safeguard our constitutionErwin ChemerinskyKeira Havens is a United States Air Force veteran, a former scientist, and a longtime political activist. She is the executive director of Citizens' Impeachment.Everybody has agency. Everybody has a role that they can play. Everybody can take action. As a private citizen, I can say, “Man, there are a lot of things wrong with what's happening.” In fact, I wrote several articles of impeachment: tyranny, treason, obstruction of justice, and of course, corruption, right? Members of Congress have more power than that. They need to do more than say things. They have to take action. Courage is an action. It's what you do after you say the words that really matters. And every single member of Congress is able to take action. They are able to introduce articles of impeachment, and they are refusing.Keira HavensJessica Denson is a former Trump staffer and founder of the Removal Coalition.The American people (and particularly Democratic primary voters) are looking for fighters. For God's sake, what could you do better than to exert the power that you have—this one privilege in the House, Rule 9, that gives any member of the Congress, including the minority, the ability to force a vote any time. Why would you sit on that? Why would you wait? Instead, in my activism, I've had to resort to relying on literally one Congressman. This is so pathetic. He is a dear friend, and I am so grateful for him. But to this day, I think it is pathetic that I have to rely on one Congressman to bring forth articles of impeachment and force votes, and that's Representative Green.Jessica DensonNews 7/31/26* Our top stories this week have to do with the Democratic National Committee. Several stories have recently come out about DNC Chair Ken Martin, ranging from interpersonal issues to his utter failure to raise money for the Democratic Party. The most stunning example of this comes from NOTUS, which reports that Martin “put [the DNC's] physical headquarters up for collateral last year in order to obtain a $15 million line of credit to help invest in off-year elections.” While the party has used this mechanism before, it underlines the gaping disparity between the DNC, which is currently over $2 million in debt compared to the Republican National Committee (RNC), which can boast $128.5 million cash on-hand.* Compounding the issues of the already cash-strapped DNC, the New Republic reports the Democratic National Committee was scammed out of nearly $29,000 by an email from someone pretending to be Chair Ken Martin last year. DNC spokesperson Mia Ehrenberg is quoted saying “The DNC takes seriously our duty to protect the funds provided to us by millions of patriotic Americans chipping in to fund our mission…this was a one-off mistake that was promptly caught and addressed, and no similar issues have occurred since.” That said, only $7,000 worth of this money has been recovered. As TNR puts it, “This has all been very embarrassing. Martin can't raise money, can't keep money, and can't unite the base under the big tent' he likes to talk about.” Martin may also be facing an outright rebellion led by party insiders.* One surprising proposal to this effect is coming from a very unlikely source. The Hill reports veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, while tearing into Martin, opened the door to former DNC Vice-Chair David Hogg taking the reins. Carville said the DNC appears “dysfunctional” and that the committee needs to “figure out a way maybe they could be somewhat relevant,” adding that “If David Hogg wants to take it over, I ain't stopping you…Go ahead, man, I don't really care.” This is a stark turnabout from Carville's position on Hogg when the latter was in DNC leadership; back then, Carville dismissed him as “a contemptible little twerp.” In an interview, Hogg highlighted this exact reversal, while simultaneously saying that he did not want to lead the crumbling Democratic Party organization. Ben Wikler, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair who challenged Ken Martin in 2025 has also resisted calls to take over the DNC, with rumors circulating that he is gearing up to run for Senate in the Badger State next cycle. While pressure continues to mount on Martin, alternative leadership remains elusive.* Speaking of lackluster leadership, Sources Say News reports Capitol CNCT has launched The Scoop which they describe as “a confidential rating system that lets current and former Hill staffers weigh in on the members and offices they have worked for.” As one might imagine, some reviews are extremely scathing. This piece cites one that reads, “Leadership is abusive. Lies about promotions and bonuses…This place will leach at your mental health like a vampire…Beware.” Sources Say highlights the fact that “Unlike most workplaces, Congress has no HR department, which means bad behavior by members and senior staff can go unreported and unchecked for years.” The new site verifies that the posters are or were real employees of these offices, but keeps their names anonymous to protect them from retaliation.* In more news from Congress, POLITICO reports Maryland Representative and House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin is launching a new investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, this time focusing on whether the deceased sex offender and financier acted as an unregistered foreign agent. In a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, Raskin writes that “Jeffrey Epstein never registered as a foreign agent…Yet numerous recently released documents now show he acted aggressively on behalf of multiple foreign governments, including several with interests adverse to the United States, in order to influence policies of the first Trump Administration.” The declassified files reveal that Epstein “offered to serve as a conduit between Saudi Arabia and members of the Trump administration, consulted with Russian officials on engaging with the president and advised former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.” This inquiry is likely to raise fresh questions about not only Epstein's role working on behalf of foreign governments, but his possible connections with intelligence and espionage organizations including the CIA and Mossad.* Other progressive members of Congress, led by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, have issued a formal response to a new Trump administration report on Cuba. These members interpret this report – which claims that the tiny Caribbean nation of 10 million people has “waged a sustained campaign” to “conquer” the United States and is backing “left-wing terrorism on American soil” – is in fact an instrument the administration plans to use to persecute “Trump's perceived political enemies.” Omar, joined by Representatives Jim McGovern, Delia Ramirez, Rashida Tlaib, AOC and more, contend that Trump is “hell-bent on taking America back 70 years to the height of Cold War McCarthyism, when hawkish foreign policy was paired with unsubstantiated accusations of communist subversion and political repression against dissidents at home.” The administration report singled out several organizations and activists, including the National Lawyers Guild, Hasan Piker, and campus activist Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Omar. This from Common Dreams.* In more news from the left, POLITICO reports Donavan McKinney – who is challenging incumbent Congressman Shri Thanedar in Detroit – picked up a major batch of endorsements this week from members of the Congressional Black Caucus. These new endorsers include Representatives Steven Horsford, the former chair of the CBC, along with Lateefah Simon and Ayanna Pressley. These endorsements, particularly that of Congressman Horsford, are notable because Thanedar retains the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his deputies, Representatives Pete Aguilar and Katherine Clark. McKinney said he was “honored” by these endorsements, adding that he “[looks] forward to working alongside these incredible leaders to pass critical legislation to protect voting rights, get big money out of our politics, and ensure all families have access to the resources they need to not just survive, but to truly thrive.” McKinney's primary will be held on August 4th, along with the more closely watched Senate primary between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and his moderate, establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens.* Meanwhile, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to fulfill campaign promises at an astonishing rate. First, Forbes reports that Mamdani has officially introduced a $124.7 billion city budget which includes funding for five city-run grocery stores which will sell staple foods at a 30% discount compared to private grocery stores. These staples are set to include produce, dairy, bread, select meat and seafood, and approximately 20 other products. Being city-owned, these stores will not have to pay rent or property taxes, ensuring they can operate more cheaply than their competitors in the private sector. This piece notes that similar experiments in smaller cities like Baldwin, Florida, and Erie, Kansas proved unsustainable financially, while proposals in Chicago and Kansas City struggled to get off the ground. There is reason to believe New York will prove a different matter entirely, but that remains to be seen. At the same time, Jacobin reports Mamdani is launching a new initiative called “Talk to Tenants,” which will “send volunteers door-to-door in buildings with chronic housing code violations, connecting renters with organizing resources, neighborhood organizations, and training on tenants' rights and how to build tenant associations.” This effort will be led by the Office of Mass Engagement in partnership with the Office to Protect Tenants. It is extremely encouraging to see Mamdani utilizing a varied array of tools at his disposal – including both direct action by the city as on grocery stores or using city resources to promote the formation of non-governmental organizing efforts – in order to achieve his vision of a just and affordable American metropolis.* In more troubling, if not surprising, news, the Wall Street Journal is out with a new report finding that the Department of Justice is giving a green light to corporate criminals. The Journal cites examples ranging from Alibaba to Boeing and EagleBank to Abbott Laboratories where the Trump DOJ “declined to charge companies even when prosecutors thought executives or managers were involved in the wrongdoing.” This follows from directives given by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has “said prosecutors shouldn't view prosecuting companies as their goal and should instead focus on holding individual wrongdoers accountable.” This piece cites a December speech by Blanche in which he stated that “Companies don't go to jail, people do.” Yet, it seems that under the Trump Justice Department, neither do.* Finally, in more corporate news, the antitrust lawsuit filed by over a dozen state attorneys general has at least temporarily succeeded in halting the mega-merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and the Ellisons' media conglomerate, Paramount Skydance. After the lawsuit was filed, a federal judge in Oakland ordered a pause on the deal, and since then, the Ellisons themselves have agreed to put the merger “on ice” pending the outcome of the trial, Variety reports. This piece also highlights the private sentiments of anonymous Warner Bros. executives who apparently hope that the deal hits a “legal landmine” and is ultimately “nixed.” However, in an internal memo, David Ellison maintained that “the facts and the law are on our side, and a full hearing will demonstrate why the plaintiffs' arguments should not prevail.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

“…and today we're talking about a bird that knows your schedule. But not really.”  The combination of a velociraptor and an HR manager somehow produced a pretty elegant bird with a mean left hook. The secretary bird struts across the African savanna with confidence that is definitely well-earned. Long-legged, laser-focused, and lighting-fast, this feathered fighter […]

With a new Prime Minister comes a new cabinet, and this week we saw Lucy Powell replace Bridget Phillipson as Secretary of State for Education. As the 8th Education Secretary since 2020, the education sector is understandably wary about yet another appointment to the role. While Lucy Powell's predecessor has not left the role with successful reviews, what can we expect with the change at the top? As ever, the question has bounded to the forefront: should secretaries of state have at least SOME experience in that sector before being placed in charge of the political journey of such an important area? So… who is Lucy Powell? What connections and experience does she have with schools? In which direction will she take education? What should be her first actions in office? What do those in education want to see prioritised? And what did Bridget Phillipson get so wrong? Join Matt Miles, Maud Waret and Liz Webb for Points of View live at 8pm and share your thoughts.

Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden discusses what a big funding initiative for athletes could mean for Canada.

In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi — a private practice dentist since 1993, entrepreneur, media publisher, and tireless advocate for the profession. A 1992 graduate of Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery, Bob has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking leader with a deep interest in technology, software, and cloud systems, becoming widely known as the "cloud guy" for his practical advice on dental tech and digital strategy. He's also the founder of Dentistry in General, a large verified dentist-only community built to foster candid discussion, support, and connection, along with its media arm spanning the DIG Radio Network, Dentistry's Digest, and the DIG-A-PALOOZA live CE event. The conversation centers on organized dentistry and advocacy — the role of the ADA, the communication gap between organized dentistry and everyday dentists, and how the Dentistry in General Advocacy Coalition aims to improve transparency and engagement across the profession. Bob also shares his personal decision to run for office, seeking the Secretary position within the Illinois State Dental Society through a ladder system that leads to the presidency, and what motivated him to step off the sidelines and get directly involved. It's a candid look at why grassroots leadership matters and how individual dentists can shape the direction of their own profession.   Episode #1721 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi — private practice dentist, entrepreneur, media publisher, and founder of Dentistry in General, one of the largest dentist-only communities online. Known as the "cloud guy," Bob is a passionate advocate for the profession. This conversation digs into organized dentistry, the ADA, and what it really means to step up and run for office to make dentists' voices heard.

Since the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), public health has been surrounded by controversy. To start, billions of dollars in public health funding were slashed by the Trump administration. With Kennedy at the helm, and these cuts to federal funding, the handling of vaccine recommendations, food safety, and the restructuring of federal public health agencies have all been impacted.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Michael R. Ulrich, an Associate Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health and School of Law, as they spotlight the current state of public health under RFK Jr.'s leadership. Craig & Michael take a look at HHS' overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule, current outbreaks (measles & cyclospora), and the impact of federal funding cuts to public health.

Anne Marie turns up missing, and her family and friends move Heaven, Earth, and a Secretary of State to get an investigation going. This episode includes AI-generated content.

It's Thursday, July 30th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Iranian Muslim authorities shut down oldest Protestant church Iranian officials recently shut down the oldest Protestant church in the country. Christians have held worship services at St. Peter's Evangelical Church in Tehran for 150 years. Authorities have now seized the property and banned church gatherings there. They also ordered 28 families living on the church compound to leave. Iran has been seizing Protestant church properties for years. Mansour Khajehpour previously served as an elder at St. Peter's Church. He told Christianity Today that the church in Iran grows despite persecution. He said, “This is the dynamic reality of the church. The church will not die. The church will grow, and we are a part of that church.” In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.” United States launched strikes on Iran last night Speaking of Iran, the United States began launching strikes on Iran at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29th, according to the U.S. Central Command. The U.S. attacks were “a powerful response to [Tuesday's] attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.” The attacks by Iran on U.S. forces did not get past U.S. defenses. And The Western Journal reports that foreign governments are taking part in the fighting now, where they hadn't before. For the first time, the Saudi Arabian military joined with the U.S. in striking Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, reports the Associated Press. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward, a retired SEAL and former deputy CENTCOM commander, said, “You see the Lebanese government making an agreement with Israel to undermine and try to get rid of Hezbollah.” He added, “You're seeing the pressure build on Iran on all fronts.” Ukrainian refugees have planted 160 churches across Europe Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes since Russia invaded the country in 2022. Despite this, these refugees have planted churches across Europe.  European Christian Mission International reports displaced Ukrainians have started 160 churches in Europe in the last four years.   A report from the organization stated, “Increasingly, Ukrainian believers are refusing to see themselves only as refugees. Instead, many are embracing a different calling - missionaries sent by God into the nations of Europe.” Canadian labor board ruled in favor of COVID-shot rejecter LifeSiteNews reports that a Canadian labor board ruled in favor of a Christian man who objected to the COVID-shot mandate. The Canadian Revenue Agency suspended Steven Porter without pay after denying his religious exemption. The agency must now pay $5,000 in damages to Porter.  He wrote in his exemption request, “Christ is my supreme King and Lord and I am subject to His final authority alone in all matters of life, faith and conscience.” In Acts 5:29, the apostles said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Senator questions CDC's billion-dollar COVID-shot contract to Pfizer The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $1.24 billion in COVID-shot contracts to Pfizer last month. Republican Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin questioned this decision in a letter to Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Johnson wrote, “The CDC's reported awarding of approximately $1.24 billion in new contracts to Pfizer for a vaccine linked to serious adverse events—including potentially the deaths of children—suggests [that the] CDC continues to fail to take its vaccine safety responsibilities seriously.” Pro-lifer Paul Vaughn got settlement over wrongful arrest Praise God! A pro-life, Christian father reached a $1 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The case involved his wrongful arrest under the Biden administration, reports Highlight Truth Ministries. Federal agents raided the Tennessee home of Paul Vaughn in 2022 and arrested him for his pro-life activism.  My family and I had the honor of meeting Paul Vaughn several years ago. He's an amazing Christian patriot. Steve Crampton, Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society, said, “This settlement is not just about one family. It is a warning and a precedent. The weaponization of federal law enforcement against pro-lifers, against people of faith, against those who dare to stand for the unborn—that era is over.” Treasury has saved $99 million from going to dead recipients The U.S. Department of the Treasury implemented a new payment verification process.  The safeguard has already kept about $99 million from being sent to deceased individuals.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Treasury has delivered on a key promise of President Trump's mandate to stop improper payments and fraud before money leaves the Treasury, and strengthen the integrity of the federal payment system.” 70th anniversary of America's “In God We Trust” motto Today is the 70th anniversary of when “In God We Trust” became America's motto. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law on July 30, 1956. The resolution also required the motto to appear on all U.S. currency.   Democratic Representative Charles Bennett of Florida introduced the resolution. He said, “Nothing can be more certain than that our country was founded in a spiritual atmosphere and with a firm trust in God. ... In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, we should continually look for ways to strengthen the foundations of our freedom.” Texan mother shares that her kids have contributed Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Leticia in Blum Texas wrote, “Adam, we are so thankful for your radio newscast. It is a great encouragement to us! We listen to it on the road or when we're at home. It is great to hear stories that I know wouldn't normally make it into traditional newscasts. “The Worldview is concise and informative! Thankful for the work you are doing!  Our four children -- Fletcher (15), Halen (12), Beck (10), and Murphy (7) -- contributed some of their money to our donation.” McVeda kids' mother in Montana contemplates why sponsor this newscast And Melissa McVeda, the mother of the four kids under the age of 11 in Great Falls, Montana who have raised hundreds of dollars for The Worldview selling chocolate chip cookies, iced tea and hand crocheted puppets on their dairy farm, weighed in with her thoughts. She wrote, “Adam, there are so many ministries that I would like to donate to: earnest missionaries and people hurting from natural disasters, among others. In light of those needs, it has been difficult for me to reconcile giving to The Worldview. And I imagine I'm not alone in that. “Because of my kids' fundraiser, which naturally has come to involve the entire family, I've spent time considering if The Worldview is worth the effort and funds we're putting into it. This is the primary answer I have seen:  “I would not KNOW about many of the other needs if it weren't for The Worldview in 5 Minutes! Your newscast is a connection point -- a bridge, if you will - between Christians and people in need around the world.  “Because of this ‘bridge,' I heard about the dear brother in Uganda who lost both of his hands to his Muslim family's persecution. And God stirred me to pray for his faith not to be shaken! Because of The Worldview, I heard about the steadfast pro-life sister in Britain who recently was killed. I rejoiced to hear how God used her faithfulness and I was stirred to consider if she has family who are grieving.  “The Worldview IS an important ministry. It is connecting those who have a supply to those who have needs as 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 articulates. It is also building the Body of Christ as brothers and sisters across the world hear about each other and pray for and encourage each other as a result.  “I remember when I first heard about The Worldview in 5 Minutes back in 2018. Kevin Swanson was sharing how he had personally invested $30,000/year of his own money to fund it when it started in 2015.  He had recently reached out to this man, Adam McManus, a talk show host down in San Antonio Texas, to see if Adam would voice the newscast. Kevin, obviously, had a vision for how God would use The Worldview. “One final note. Yesterday, when my kids and I heard you cite some of the large donations coming in, where people were giving one-time donations of $500 and $1,000, I realized that those donors were not just donating for the benefit that they, themselves, receive from The Worldview. They were also donating so that someone else could have the same benefits.  I praise God for the work He's doing through this newscast.” 11 Worldview listeners gave $1,775.96 And finally, by Wednesday night at 8:00pm Central, 11 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Augustine in Auburn, California and Ben in Eureka, California – both of whom gave $20 as well as Carri in Oro Valley, Arizona who gave $25, and Bethany in Austin, Texas who gave $50. We're grateful to God for an anonymous donor in Oxford, New York and David in Houston, Texas – both of whom gave $100, and the McVeda Kids in Great Falls, Montana who gave another $160.96! We appreciate Steven in Ulster Park, New York and James in Lancaster, South Carolina – both of whom gave $200 as well as Leticia and her kids Fletcher, Halen, Beck, and Murphy in Blum, Texas who also gave $200. And we were touched by the generosity of Karl in Grand Rapids, Michigan who gave $700. Those 11 gifts add up to $1,775.96. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $ 81,119.96 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $42,380.04 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by tomorrow night, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give a seemingly impossible amount of $42,380.04 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. I see the finish line from here.  But, without God's help, we are not going to get across it! We still have matches open for the next 4 people who give a one-time gift of $500 because our friend in Naples, Florida will match your gift with another $2,000 of his own money. If those four donations come in, that would leave the difference of $38,380.  Listen. Could you be one of 38 people – just 38 -- to give a one-time gift of $1,000? Or, if that's not doable right now, would you consider a monthly pledge of $83.33? No gift is too big or too small.  We have received a $5 gift and a $2,400 gift.  If everyone does something, we can get there with the Lord's help. Just ask Him. “Lord, how has this newscast made a difference in my life?”  What is that worth to you?  We had a college student sacrificially give $500.  We've had Africans in Eswatini, who have very little funds, invest $10/month. And we've had kids raise hundreds of dollars through creative fundraisers selling cookies and hardboiled eggs and lemonade. Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. 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If you think the war is basically over because someone said Iran was “decimated,” slow down and do the math. We bring back author and longtime war and strategy teacher Michael Vlahos to dissect the claims coming out of Washington, including a clip of the Secretary of War projecting confidence about Iranian losses and U.S. stockpiles. Then we translate the language of victory into capabilities, inventories, and what actually changes on the battlefield. We dig into the shock factor that keeps showing up in this conflict: Iran's growing missile accuracy. Michael explains why guidance systems and satellite navigation matter, how China's BeiDou GPS alternative can tighten missile impact to a few meters, and why that precision turns U.S. bases and high-value assets into far riskier bets. From there we tackle the uncomfortable question everyone avoids: how much help might Russia and China provide, from components and air defense support to quieter forms of intelligence and targeting assistance. The second half gets brutally practical about sustainability. We talk munitions stockpiles, interceptor burn rates, and the limits of “we'll just build more,” plus why cheap guided bombs are not a cure if air defenses block access and key sites are deeply buried. We also challenge the assumption that the U.S. Navy can simply blockade its way to leverage, laying out fleet size realities, carrier deployment strain, shipyard bottlenecks, and the incentives inside the military industrial complex. The stakes are not just military; we connect the Strait of Hormuz to oil prices, diesel supply, fertilizer, and potential food shocks. Subscribe, share this with a friend who follows geopolitics, and leave a review with the single biggest insight you took from the conversation.

This week, we bring you another episode of our Road to November 2026 series, as Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Michigan Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Candidate Garlin Gilchrist to discuss what he is hearing on the ground from Michigan voters and the factors he thinks will ultimately determine the competitive U.S. Senate race. They also talk about the lessons Michigan has to teach national Democrats, including what people want from their leaders right now and why showing up is key to building credibility. Tune in to learn more about what Democrats need to do to gain support and win elections in November. IN THIS EPISODE: • [00:00] Welcoming Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist to the show. • [02:35] The most common questions and concerns Lt. Governor Gilchrist is seeing. • [04:30] How Lt. Governor Gilchrist talks about democracy to emphasize its importance. • [06:44] What people mean when they ask elected officials to 'fight' for them. • [11:50] How AI comes up on the campaign trail and his approach to people's concerns. • [15:32] Lt. Governor Gilchrist explains Michigan's party convention process. • [17:23] The primary issues he believes Michigan voters are most focused on. • [20:18] How Lt. Governor Gilchrist connects with all of the people in his state. • [23:06] Lt. Governor Gilchrist shares his concerns about the upcoming election. • [24:50] What makes Michigan so unique and how that affects its political climate. • [32:37] Lt. Governor Gilchrist tells us what Democrats need to do to win elections.

When most people hear the name Alexander Hamilton, they probably think of the Broadway musical. But Hamilton's greatest legacy wasn't a Tony Award-winning production. It was helping build the financial foundation of the United States. Today on BullCast, we're not throwing away our shot to uncover how America's first Secretary of the Treasury laid the groundwork for our banking system, national credit, and economy, and why his influence can still be felt more than 230 years later. The List: Fun Facts About Hamilton Visit us online: www.bullcastpodcast.com Produced by Cameron Spann | Powered by Pickler Wealth Advisors Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Today on the show: The genocidal slaughter in Gaza reaches new peaks of suffering. We will feature a powerful new extended edition of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman. Our weekly segment PinkNotes/our collaboration with CodePink, We'll feature a special report from Code-Pink Co-Founder Jodi Evans, under attack by Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post The Genocidal Slaughter in Gaza Reaches New Peaks of Suffering appeared first on KPFA.

Secretary of State Brooke Rollins visits the Douglas, Arizona port ahead of phased reopening of the border, plus cattle deaths are climbing as the persistent heat impacts many areas of the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting is underway in Minnesota. Sheletta sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to talk about what's on the ballot, the integrity of voting machines and how absentee ballots work on the latest episode of her podcast.

Guest: Alex NewmanOrganization: Liberty Sentinel MediaPosition: PresidentTopic: analysis and information regarding the International Criminal Court and Secretary of State Rubio's comments about it, as well as a broader discussion of globalism and how Christians can respond to itWebsite: libertysentinel.org

It's Ireland's oldest regatta but it's got plenty of new ideas too Trisha Mclernon, Secretary of Kinsale Regatta and Teddy McNamara, the Regatta's Lifetime President tell Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorian Ratepayers and Residents Association Secretary Tanya Tescher joined Tom Elliott to talk about the potential removal of the council rate cap and the flow on effect it could have on Victorian ratepayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Kolvet lies about his scheduled meeting at the White House, we have a curious story to tell you about the rookie cop who found Tyler Robinson's gun, and you know that 4k zoomed in footage that people were telling you about? We've been sitting on that for a while. You should be the judge of what you see. 00:00 - Start. 02:39 - Never before seen footage. 17:10 - Who found the gun. 27:01 - The Secretary of Navy and his Epstein connection. 33:06 - Iran's new lego propaganda video. 40:53 - Comments. PDS Debt​ ​ Get your free, personalized assessment TODAY at http://pdsdebt.com/candace #PDSdebt #PDSpartner Dose​ ​ Get 35% off your first month subscription with promo code CANDACE at http://www.DoseDaily.co/Candace ZeroGhost​ Visit http://www.ZeroGhost.com/Candace and use code CANDACE for $50 off your order. American Financing​​​​​​​ NMLS 182334, http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-795-1210 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Owens. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99. Candace Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClipsCandaceOwens Candace Official Website: https://candaceowens.com Candace Merch: https://shop.candaceowens.com Candace on Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Pp5VZiLXbq Candace on Spotify: https://t.co/16pMuADXuT Candace on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RealCandaceO Candace en Español: https://www.youtube.com/@CandaceOwensEnEspanol Candace Owens em Português: https://www.youtube.com/@CandaceOwensemPortugues Candace Owens en Français: https://www.youtube.com/@CandaceOwensEnFrançais Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen/Watch the FULL EPISODE ad-free/early on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Retired Army Col. Lawrence Wilkerson held a position in government Secretary of State Colin Powell's Chief of Staff. He talks the mess Trump has gotten the United States in, ground troops in Iran, Turkey, Russia/Ukraine, Europe, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!    Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998

On the first half of Empire on the Rocks, Medea and Marcy discuss growing opposition to the war on Iran and U.S-Israel military integration. On the second half of our program, our podcasters take a deep dive into Secretary of State Marco Rubio's "Cuba, the Capital of 21st Century Communism." The conspiracy-heavy document attacks both the island nation--long suffering under brutal U.S. sanctions-- and its progressive supporters in the United States. Is Rubio's Red Scare rant a pretext for military intervention in Cuba or a blueprint for persecution of the Left in the U.S? Or is it both? Listen to learn more.

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP contributor and attorney Richard Porter discuss today's Senate hearing on the origins of Covid with Anthony Fauci, who answered every question from the committee by asserting his fifth amendment rights. Then, RealClear Investigations senior reporter James Varney joins Andrew and Carl to discuss his latest article “Biden Bucks: Climate Change Funds a Bonanza for State Outfits,” which looks at huge grants awarded to state agencies in the final months of the Biden Administration for green energy projects, and the Trump Administration's attempt to claw the money back. Next, they talk about the schedule for the 2028 Democratic primaries, which will start in South Carolina on January 22, and which potential candidates are helped and hurt by the order. And finally, they look at the GOP contest for the 2028 presidential nomination, and whether there are candidates other than Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who may get into the race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Victoria Atkins MP and her front bench team come to the 2026 Game Fair to show Conservative support for shooting and hunting. The shadow DEFRA secretary speaks to Charlie Jacoby in the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre about where the Labour government is going wrong – and how the Tories made mistakes, too.    For more ways to listen, go to FieldsportsChannel.tv/fieldsportschannelpodcast143  

On this edition of This Week in Moab, host Christy Williams-Dunton speaks with Lauren Heson, Executive Director of the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition. Then, Williams-Dunton revisits a public hearing in Blanding in 2016 where then Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel spoke and listened to attendees about the creation of the Bears Ears National Monument.

There's no question that Trump's 2024 win was in large part driven by chaos at the border. He still polls best in this area even as approval rates fall in other areas like inflation. There's a lot to discuss about why this is the case. Ken Salazar is a former senator from Colorado, served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2013 and as United States ambassador to Mexico from 2021 to 2025. He's the author of the newly released book, “Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America.” He joins WITHpod to discuss why he says the border is indeed “broken,” what's needed to fix it and more.    As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, MS NOW is headed to the Lone Star State. Join more than a dozen of your favorite hosts - including Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Ali Velshi and more - in Arlington, Texas on September 26 for a day of community and conversation about the issues that matter most to you. Get your tickets at ms.now/together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is a new global government for artificial intelligence already taking shape? On today's episode of The Sentinel Report, Alex Newman exposes the launch of the new World AI Cooperation Organization—an international body created by 29 governments, including Communist China and Russia, to coordinate global AI governance. What does this mean for freedom, privacy, national sovereignty, and the future of humanity? Then, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals decades of Cuban communist infiltration and subversion inside the United States, shedding new light on how Havana helped fuel radical anti-American movements on U.S. soil. We'll also examine President Trump's latest legal victory protecting America's national parks from ideological activism—and what it signals in the broader battle over America's culture and institutions. Today's guests: Iesha Schreiner, TPUSA Rise leader and author of One Nation Under God: 250th Anniversary Devotional, discusses restoring biblical values, constitutional principles, and patriotism in the next generation while reaching communities long dominated by the Left. Scott Wheeler, investigative journalist, reveals shocking new details about the firebombing of a pro-life pregnancy center in New York, the extremists behind the attack, and why much of the corporate media has ignored this major story. Richard Gage, founder and former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, reflects on the unanswered questions surrounding 9/11 nearly 25 years later, Congress' potential to ask crucial questions surrounding 9/11, and previews a major event in New York City this September. Join us as we connect the dots, expose the forces reshaping America and the world, and bring you the stories the establishment media would rather keep hidden. As always, we don't just tell you what's wrong. We share what you can do about it.

Welcome to the History Guy Podcast: Counterfactuals. What is a counterfactual? At it's most basic, it is a ‘what if'. It's a way of understanding history as it is by discussing what it could have been.On today's episode we talk about the deadliest accident to ever strike a presidential cabinet: the explosion of the cannon on board the USS Princeton in February, 1844. The explosion killed both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Navy, and fundamentally changed the trajectory of the era.

Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kurt Eggers, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Ghent University in Belgium, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to provide an introduction to temperament and stuttering. Drawing on his clinical and research expertise, Dr. Eggers provides an overview of temperament, reviews the historical context of temperament within research, highlights findings from his work and the broader literature, and discusses why temperament may be an important factor to consider in understanding how individuals experience and respond to stuttering. The conversation also explores clinical implications, current areas of research focus, and areas of future research consideration. Throughout the episode, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how temperament may contribute to individual differences among people who stutter, important clinical considerations related to temperament, and how this knowledge can help inform individualized assessment and intervention.For further learning, explore Dr. Kurt Eggers' newest ASHA CE Course available through Stuttering Foundation, "Temperament Relevance & Implications for Children Who Stutter." The presentation is also available on the Streaming Video Library for those not seeking ASHA CEUs.Bio: Kurt Eggers is a Professor in the department of Speech-Language Pathology at Ghent University in Belgium where he coordinates the Stuttering Research Group. He is chair of the European Stuttering Specialization, past president of the World Stuttering and Cluttering Organization, and Secretary of the Certified European Stuttering Specialists. Kurt has worked clinically for many years, and his research focuses on temperament, attention, and executive functioning in stuttering and speech disfluencies in different populations.

Illinois recently launched a state Department of Early Childhood. The secretary of the department discusses its role and how it's navigating ongoing shortages in staffing and availability for childcare across the state.

Is a new global government for artificial intelligence already taking shape? On today's episode of The Sentinel Report, Alex Newman exposes the launch of the new World AI Cooperation Organization—an international body created by 29 governments, including Communist China and Russia, to coordinate global AI governance. What does this mean for freedom, privacy, national sovereignty, and the future of humanity? Then, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals decades of Cuban communist infiltration and subversion inside the United States, shedding new light on how Havana helped fuel radical anti-American movements on U.S. soil. We'll also examine President Trump's latest legal victory protecting America's national parks from ideological activism—and what it signals in the broader battle over America's culture and institutions. Today's guests: Iesha Schreiner, TPUSA Rise leader and author of One Nation Under God: 250th Anniversary Devotional, discusses restoring biblical values, constitutional principles, and patriotism in the next generation while reaching communities long dominated by the Left. Scott Wheeler, investigative journalist, reveals shocking new details about the firebombing of a pro-life pregnancy center in New York, the extremists behind the attack, and why much of the corporate media has ignored this major story. Richard Gage, founder and former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, reflects on the unanswered questions surrounding 9/11 nearly 25 years later, Congress' potential to ask crucial questions surrounding 9/11, and previews a major event in New York City this September. Join us as we connect the dots, expose the forces reshaping America and the world, and bring you the stories the establishment media would rather keep hidden. As always, we don't just tell you what's wrong. We share what you can do about it.

The primary election is right around the corner and for the first time in our state history, we have no-excuse absentee balloting available. Already, state officials, including the secretary of the state, have highlighted the work Connecticut has done to strengthen election security, expand voting access, and prevent fraud. We spoke with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas about what the state has done to build voter confidence and keep elections secure.

July 28, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson speak with U.S. Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon about the Dept. of Education's probe into Ann Arbor Public Schools Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Neil Lanctot examines the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which killed over 100 Americans and sparked a massive crisis for American progressivism. Wilson's advisor, Colonel House, urged severing ties with Germany—a move that typically signaled war—but Wilson resisted, famously declaring that a nation could be "too proud to fight." This restraint infuriated TR, who was simultaneously fighting a high-stakes libel trial against Republican boss William Barnes. TR argued that losing national self-respect was worse than war, though he acknowledged the U.S. was militarily unprepared. Internal administration tension peaked when Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, a staunch pacifist and ally of Addams, resigned in protest, believing Wilson's diplomatic notes to Germany were too provocative. During this turmoil, the newly married Edith Bolling Wilson began asserting her influence, successfully maneuvering to diminish Colonel House's role by sowing doubt about his loyalty in Wilson's mind. (3)

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back with a Daily Drop for 27 July, and this one covers everything from RIMPAC ship-sinking exercises to Iran War costs, Air Force waist-to-height chaos, Space Force powerlifting records, and underwater drone threats.The Army and Navy teamed up during RIMPAC to sink two decommissioned ships, while Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral was nominated to command U.S. Army Europe and Africa. Peaches also covers the demolition of defective medical student barracks in Texas, the Navy renaming information professionals as Communication Systems Warfare Officers, and the Air Force clarifying that the new waist-to-height ratio measurement will not be scored during the initial rollout.The Space Force gets a fitness win with a Guardian setting multiple Hawaii powerlifting records, while also pushing experiments for commercial narrowband satellite communications in medium Earth orbit. The Coast Guard is looking for technology to detect and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles, because apparently drone swarms from the sky were not enough.The episode also hits Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's $37.5 billion Iran War cost estimate, legal fights over the military's testosterone policy, Trump pausing strikes on Iran, updated Iran War casualty reporting, Germany pulling ships back from a possible Strait of Hormuz mission, and a $292 million National Guard apartment-style lodging contract for troops in Washington, D.C.Links:TastyGains.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:00:00 - Intro and Daily Drop Return01:06 - Tasty Gains and Operator Training Summit02:29 - Army Helicopters and Navy Drones Sink Ships at RIMPAC03:02 - Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral Nominated for Army Europe and Africa03:32 - Texas Medical Barracks Demolition04:35 - Navy Renames Information Professionals05:20 - Air Force Waist-to-Height Ratio Will Not Be Scored06:10 - Why the Rollout Created a Scramble07:24 - Fat General Conspiracy Theory08:18 - Air Force Pauses F-16 Ejection Seat Competition09:04 - Space Force Guardian Sets Powerlifting Records10:44 - Space Force Seeks Commercial SATCOM Bandwidth11:45 - Coast Guard Wants Counter-Underwater Drone Tech12:38 - Pete Hegseth Gives Iran War Cost Estimate13:07 - Judge Orders Explanation on Testosterone Policy14:19 - Trump Pauses Iran Attacks14:57 - Pentagon Reports More Than 600 Iran War Casualties16:18 - Germany Pulls Ships Back From Hormuz Mission17:17 - Why Peaches Thinks Iran Will Not End Soon18:00 - National Guard Awards $292 Million D.C. Lodging Contract18:39 - Membership, Merch, and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

The Secretary of State went on television and refused to rule out striking civilian targets. "A head for an eye," Marco Rubio said — boasting about sending a country back to the Stone Age. At the same time, the Pentagon has cancelled press briefings, killed reporter embeds with combat units, and gone dark on casualty numbers. Paul Rieckhoff joins Katy Tur on MS Now to lay out what that combination actually means: an administration waging war without the accountability the Constitution demands, and military families left in the dark about whether their people are coming home. Paul draws on his own time as an infantry rifle platoon leader in Iraq to explain why the laws of war exist in the first place — they protect our troops when they're captured, they hold the line against retaliation on our allies, and they're the difference between a professional military and a political weapon. He also breaks down the president parading a Gold Star family at a Georgia rally, the New York Times reporting on strikes against Iranian escape routes, and why the erosion of the wall between the troops and the politicians is the exact mistake America made before Vietnam. This one is short, sharp, and essential. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With increased defense spending becoming the new normal and growing uncertainty on the alliance's eastern front as the Russo-Ukrainian War enters its fifth summer, the Ankara NATO summit was more than just a photo-op.Returning to the Midrats Podcast to discuss the major takeaways will be Jorge Benitez.SummaryIn this episode, Dr. George Benitez discusses the recent NATO summit, focusing on defense spending, alliance strategies, and the evolving threats from Russia, China, and Iran. He provides insights into NATO's strategic shifts, the importance of Ukraine's potential NATO membership, and the challenges of modern military logistics and industrial capacity.Show LinksThe Ankara Summit DeclarationNATO Summit historyNATO nations' defense spending as a percentage of GDPRobert Gates's 2011 speechPatriot missiles produced in GermanyTakeawaysNATO has increased defense spending by 20% since 2023, with a goal of 5% of GDP.Ukraine's military readiness and combat experience are vital for NATO deterrence.The alliance's focus on China has waned, despite growing threats from Chinese cooperation with Russia and Iran.European defense industries are expanding production, e.g., Patriot missile manufacturing in Europe.Geography and proximity to Russia heavily influence NATO members' defense budgets and perceptions of threat.Chapters00:00: Introduction and overview of NATO summit02:07: Dr. Benitez's insights on NATO's recent summit04:12: US leadership and NATO's Article 5 reaffirmation05:50: Defense spending commitments and burden sharing08:10: Russian threat and European defense efforts12:22: Geography and threat perception in NATO20:00: Ukraine's role and NATO expansion37:55: China's evolving role and NATO's strategic focus45:25: European defense industries and supply chain resilience01:01:17: European and NATO industrial cooperation01:02:40: Closing remarks and follow-upDr. Jorge Benitez is Associate Professor of International Relations at the Marine Corps Command and Staff College.Before he joined the faculty of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Dr. Benitez served as a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, where he regularly briefed senior US and foreign officials on national security issues. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant for Alliance issues to the Director of NATO Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He also worked on international security issues at the Department of State and the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis. You can follow his coverage of security issues on X @NATOSource.Dr. Benitez received a B.A. with honors from the University of Florida, where he majored in both Political Science and History. He later graduated with an M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Photo by Hakan Nural on Unsplash The misinformation and disinformation about vaccines has been on the rise, particularly since the COVID pandemic and, more recently, since Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. assumed the position of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Trump Administration. KFF is a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization that recently conducted a national poll to look at whether the public has embraced myths about vaccines that are based on this misinformation. HealthCetera producer and host Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, discusses the poll and its findings with Alex Montero, PhD, Senior Survey Analyst for Public Opinion and Survey Research at KFF. This interview first aired on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX radio on July 15, 2026. The post Misinformation & Disinformation About Vaccines appeared first on HealthCetera.

Alan Philps examines Ralph Parker, a mysterious correspondent for The Times and The New York Times, and his secretary-turned-wife, Valentina. A central event involves a chaotic press conference regarding the Katyn Forestmassacre, where reporter Harold King tried to physically block Valentina, suspecting she was an NKVD colonel. In the ensuing scuffle, Valentina was thrown through a glass door but stoically recovered to attend the conference. Philps explores whether Parker was a spy for Britain, the Soviets, or both, noting his later career representing Soviet artists. Despite the suspicions that she was a high-ranking agent, Valentina died blind and in extreme poverty in a dilapidated apartment. In a poignant display of Russian generosity, she once gave away her wedding ring to a visitor's daughter because "good gold" was scarce, highlighting her dire circumstances at the end of her life. (2)

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Kaitlyn Tiffany profiles Sylvia Meagher, a World Health Organization secretary who became obsessed with the disorganization of the Warren Commission's evidence. Drawing on professional experience, she created a comprehensive index for the commission's twenty-six volumes of supplementary materials. Meagher was particularly suspicious of Dallas security lapses, having witnessed heads of state protected at the UN. She joined other women, including wealthy soprano Maggie Field, in scrutinizing photographic evidence and government claims. (7)1961

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First, the Iran-backed Houthis have begun enforcing their blockade of Saudi Arabia, striking oil tankers in the Red Sea as new reporting points to a deeper and more direct Iranian role behind the escalation. Later, Russia's growing fuel shortages are reportedly beginning to disrupt military operations in Ukraine, with some frontline units forced to ration supplies and abandon equipment they can no longer operate or recover. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers a sober assessment of peace efforts in Ukraine while reassuring America's Asian allies that Washington's outreach to China will not come at their expense. And in today's Back of the Brief, a new report estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost approximately $71 billion and warns that any lasting reconstruction effort will require meaningful Palestinian participation. 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/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Goldbelly: Impress your family and friends - get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Poncho Outdoors: Gear up for summer with Poncho and grab $10 off plus free shipping at https://ponchooutdoors.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron McIntire dives into the wonderful world of women's athletics, starting with WNBA star Sophie Cunningham standing firm on protecting female sports from male competitors despite backlash, and Megan Rapinoe's sharp rebuttal on The View. He covers the firestorm around USA Today columnist Nancy Armour's column linking Caitlin Clark's on-court flopping to the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till. Aaron also touches on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's update on Iran's overtures for a deal, a Washington congressional candidate's admission she downplays LGBTQ support to avoid alienating Muslim voters, and Mike Lindell's controversial immigration proposal in the Minnesota governor's race. He closes out the week with a full Ask Or Tell Me Anything, covering AI in education, agentic AI risks, and listener questions on faith and current events.

The House passed a new defense bill, and it received bipartisan pushback over allegedly merging our military tech and supply chain with Israel, but Glenn points out where these critiques are wrong and what the bill actually says. Glenn, alongside Jason, answers some questions from his subscribers regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. Glenn discusses the terrifying stories of AI systems escaping containment, which puts our ability to control AGI into question. Glenn breaks down how the current housing crisis stems from government rules and immigration boosting and reveals how the crisis can be fixed locally by removing regulations and allowing builders to mass-produce affordable homes. When the problems of the world get to be overwhelming, Glenn shares what you can do in your everyday life to make America feel like America again. Glenn and Jason discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's latest speech, where he ensured the Trump administration would not allow communist influences to undermine our politics or our society.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn reviews the shocking news that's coming out of Cuba, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused of being the "ideological capital" of left-wing extremism that's infecting America. The Democratic Socialists of America released a new program, and it's a radical experiment to change America fundamentally. But has it been done before? Glenn reveals that this idea isn't new and has already been tried and failed. Glenn responds to a subscriber's admission of hopelessness and gives his advice to fight that feeling by highlighting the power of the individual.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A radical anti-government extremist was arrested after setting off an incendiary device outside a federal building in New York City. Glenn breaks down the radical views the man holds, which include anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement and socialist views, and breaks down why this is becoming a concern for American safety. Glenn also reviews the shocking news that's coming out of Cuba, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused of being the "ideological capital" of left-wing extremism that's infecting America. The Tate brothers have been arrested in Miami after British authorities issued dozens of new charges against them, including rape and sex trafficking charges. The Democratic Socialists of America released a new program, and it's a radical experiment to change America fundamentally. But has it been done before? Glenn reveals that this idea isn't new and has already been tried and failed. Glenn responds to a subscriber's admission of hopelessness and gives his advice to fight that feeling by highlighting the power of the individual. Glenn discusses a new dating service that's run by artificial intelligence. Glenn goes through the 25 most influential works of American culture, which shuffles between the Federalist Papers and Beyoncé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices