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California agriculture received significant attention during a recent visit from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who announced nearly $1.7 billion in federal assistance for specialty crop producers while emphasizing the importance of food security, trade opportunities, and long-term support for American farmers. During a stop in California's San Joaquin Valley, Rollins highlighted the state's critical role in feeding both the nation and the world. California produces more agricultural products than any other state, accounting for more than $60 billion in annual farm sales and supplying consumers with everything from almonds and grapes to potatoes, citrus, and vegetables. One of the major announcements from the visit was the launch of the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program. The initiative will provide nearly $1.7 billion in support to specialty crop growers facing economic pressures from rising labor costs, input expenses, and international competition. According to Rollins, enrollment began June 1 and will remain open through August 7. “Specialty crop producers across the nation have faced negative margins and growing economic pressure due to rising labor costs, import pressures, and high input prices,” Rollins said. The AgNet News Hour team attended the event and also spoke with USDA California State Executive Director Connie Conway, who emphasized the challenges California farmers face before a crop is even planted. “I think Cal Poly did a study. I think they said it was $1,700 an acre in fees before you even start farming,” Conway said. “That's not a seed. That's not a tree. That's not fertilizer. That's not diesel. That's not water.” Much of the discussion centered on California's regulatory climate, water management policies, and the future of specialty crop production. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill noted ongoing concerns about water allocations, particularly for growers on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley who continue to face restrictions despite recent wet years and strong reservoir levels. California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass also participated in discussions and stressed the importance of maintaining agriculture as a priority for state and federal policymakers. He noted that water availability, labor legislation, international trade, and predator management remain key issues facing farmers heading into the summer growing season. The program also highlighted growing efforts to expand export opportunities for U.S. specialty crops. Rollins pointed to increasing agricultural exports and new trade agreements that could help California growers access additional international markets. Throughout the discussion, a recurring theme emerged: the belief that food production should remain a central focus of public policy. “Food security is national security,” Rollins said during the event. As California growers continue navigating regulatory challenges, labor shortages, rising production costs, and water concerns, industry leaders say support programs and policy reforms will play an important role in maintaining the state's position as one of the world's leading agricultural producers. For specialty crop producers, the newly announced federal assistance program may provide some near-term relief while larger conversations about water, trade, labor, and agricultural competitiveness continue.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Robyn Stewart of University of Georgia Extension, and Laura Beth Kenney of Penn State Extension discuss just what extension has to offer. They share what drew them to the field and their favorite stories of helping others.  If you are not reaching out to your county educator - do so today!Questions? Please email: khiney@okstate.edu

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Would you uproot your entire life for a job?From dream roles in new cities, to promotions in different states, relocating for work can open huge career opportunities.It also raises a big question: who's supposed to pay for it?In this episode, Sarah and Emma unpack how to ask about relocation assistance during the hiring process without sounding awkward, demanding or like you're negotiating too soon.We also explain what relocation support can actually include, what to do if a company says no, and how to weigh up whether a move is worth it for your long-term career goals.

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Ben Pascoe visited the Loom assistance center in Bratislava to find out how the first year has been and what the center is offering to foreigners living in Bratislava. Zuzana Weberova, Dominika Nagyova and Salma Al Henami from the center explain some of the problems foreigners in Bratislava face and how Loom is trying to help.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and farm groups are emphasizing the importance of mental health support for farmers and ranchers facing growing stress, and USDA has finalized new stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and farm groups are emphasizing the importance of mental health support for farmers and ranchers facing growing stress, and USDA has finalized new stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, host David Ponraj sits down with Erik Reader of Reader Area Development to celebrate National Small Business Week, Economic Development Week, and the 100th anniversary of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).Erik brings 15+ years of on-the-ground experience in community and economic development— from running a chamber/tourism hybrid organization and leading the Illinois Main Street statewide network, to working with CDFIs and SBA CDCs. He joins David to talk candidly about the state of small towns across America, what it really takes to bring a Main Street back to life, and why the human side of entrepreneurship matters more than any metric.In this episode, you'll hear:Why remote work and post-COVID migration are reshaping small towns and creating new opportunities for communities under 50,000Whether brick-and-mortar businesses on Main Street can still thrive (spoiler: never say never)Erik's AREA framework—Assistance, Retention, Expansion, and Attraction—and why attraction should always come lastDavid's addition to the model: Succession and why protecting existing businesses is more valuable than funding new onesWhat Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is and why it may be the safest path into business ownershipReal-world examples from Havana, Illinois and Geneva, Illinois on what deep community engagement can unlockWhy the best downtowns lean into their quirks instead of copying what worked somewhere elseThe art of community storytelling—from placards and visitor guides to AR/VR preservation (like Dunedin's Kellogg Mansion)Connect with Erik Reader:LinkedIn: Erik ReaderWeb: readerareadevelopment.com

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Sometimes, for those living paycheck to paycheck, just a couple extra hundred dollars a month can make a major difference when it comes to quality of life and staying afloat. The city of Salem teamed up with UpTogether and Salem State University to run an experiment: what would happen if dozens of lower-income residents and families received an extra $500 each month for a year, no questions asked? Early analysis shows encouraging results. Mayor Domenic Pangallo and Professor Thomas Piñeros Shields from the North Shore Policy Lab join the show this week to share what they learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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KGMI's Jason Upton talks to BlueBridge Alliance CEO Brian Spracklen about a new program the organization is helping to launch in partnership with Ferndale Police where officers can offer financial assistance to community members in need of short-term help.

What does the law expect us to do when another person is in immediate danger? And what happens when someone steps in to help — but is injured in the process? In this episode of LawPod, Dr Rosie Cowan and student host Eva Richards speak with Eoin Campbell, a Queen's graduate and lecturer in legal English in Lyon, France. Eoin shares a powerful and deeply personal account of intervening during a violent attack in a residential car park in France, where he and another passer-by helped save a young woman's life. The episode uses Eoin's experience to explore the legal and moral questions surrounding the duty to assist: a concept recognised in French criminal law, but approached very differently in UK and common law systems. Content note This episode includes discussion of a violent assault, strangulation, serious injury, trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the aftermath of criminal proceedings. Listener discretion is advised. About the episode In UK law, there is generally no broad criminal duty to rescue or intervene simply because another person is in danger. Duties to act usually arise only in particular situations — for example, where there is a special relationship, professional responsibility, assumption of care, or where a person has created a danger. French law takes a different approach (Article 223-6 of the French Penal Code). It recognises a more general obligation to assist a person in danger, provided that assistance can be given without serious risk to the rescuer or others. This principle is often discussed in terms of non-assistance à personne en danger — broadly, failure to assist a person in danger. Eoin's story brings this legal idea into sharp focus. His intervention was not abstract or theoretical. It happened in seconds, under pressure, and with serious consequences. The episode asks not only whether people should help, but also what support should exist for those who do. Key themes 1. The duty to assist in French law The conversation introduces the French idea that a person may have a legal duty to help someone in serious danger. That does not necessarily mean physically intervening in every case. Assistance might include calling emergency services, alerting others, or using available safety equipment. Eoin gives the example of seeing someone in difficulty in the sea. A bystander may not be required to swim out and risk their own life, but they may be expected to call for help or throw a life ring if one is available. This distinction matters: the law may encourage assistance, but it does not generally require a person to take unreasonable risks. 2. The limits of legal duties in moments of crisis One of the most striking parts of the episode is the gap between legal theory and real-life decision-making. As Eoin explains, when he saw the attack unfold, he was not weighing legal obligations or statutory wording. He saw someone in immediate danger and acted. That raises a difficult question: if the law says a person should help “if they can”, how realistic is it to expect someone to assess risk calmly in the middle of a violent emergency? The episode explores this tension between: legal duty;moral instinct;personal safety;public expectations; andthe reality of split-second decisions. 3. The UK and common law contrast Rosie places the discussion in its wider legal context by contrasting the French approach with the UK position. In common law systems, criminal liability is usually more cautious about punishing omissions — that is, failures to act. This does not mean that UK law is indifferent to people in danger. Rather, it tends to impose duties to act only in defined circumstances, such as where someone has responsibility for a child, patient, employee, or person in their care. The episode therefore raises a broader philosophical question: should law require solidarity between strangers, or should intervention remain primarily a matter of personal conscience? 4. Public messaging and state responsibility A central issue in the episode is whether public authorities can encourage people to intervene without also providing clear protection or support for those who are injured as a result. Eoin reflects on public campaigns urging people to challenge harassment, violence, and threatening behaviour. He does not reject the moral value behind those campaigns. Instead, he asks what should happen afterwards if someone does step in and suffers physical, psychological, or financial harm. This is one of the episode's most important questions: If the state encourages people to protect others, what duty does the state owe to the people who do the protecting? 5. Compensation, recognition, and procedural uncertainty Eoin also discusses the aftermath of the incident, including his hand injury, later diagnosis of PTSD, loss of earnings, and attempts to obtain recognition or compensation. His experience highlights the complexity of being neither the original target of the attack nor a conventional complainant, but someone injured while helping another person. The episode does not present this as a simple legal answer. Instead, it uses Eoin's experience to expose a possible gap between public expectations of bystander intervention and the systems available to support interveners afterwards. The discussion also touches on the importance of clear information for people involved in traumatic incidents: what to report, whether to seek medical evidence, how to preserve legal options, and where to find advice. Why this episode matters This episode is about more than one act of bravery. It asks how law understands responsibility between strangers. Most people would hope that if they were attacked, someone nearby would help. But the law has to answer harder questions. How much help can be expected? What if helping is dangerous? Does the answer change depending on a person's age, strength, training, or professional background? And if someone is injured while assisting, should they be treated as a victim too? Eoin's account makes these questions immediate and human. It shows that legal duties are not just rules in books. They operate — or fail to operate — in moments of fear, confusion, violence, and uncertainty. Questions explored in the episode Is there a legal duty to help a stranger in danger?How does French law differ from UK and common law approaches?What does “assistance” actually require?Does the law expect physical intervention, or can calling for help be enough?How should the law account for personal risk?Should someone injured while helping another person be entitled to compensation?What responsibilities do public authorities have when they encourage bystander intervention?Can law reflect moral solidarity without placing unrealistic burdens on individuals? Legal note This episode discusses legal concepts in general terms and through the personal experience of the guest. It is not legal advice. The legal position may depend on jurisdiction, factual context, procedural rules, and the specific wording of relevant legislation. Listeners facing similar issues should seek advice from a qualified legal professional in the relevant jurisdiction. Privacy and sensitivity note The episode discusses a real incident involving serious violence. Names and identifying details of private individuals involved in the attack are not used. The focus of the discussion is on the legal, ethical, and policy questions arising from the event.

In September 2025, the U.S. Department of State, Gilead Sciences, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria announced a novel partnership to procure and deliver lenacapavir—a groundbreaking twice-yearly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention—to up to two million people over next three years.  On Tuesday, April 14, the leadership of these three entities convened to discuss the partnership now that doses have begun to arrive in country and have been delivered. Katherine E. Bliss, Director of Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience and Senior Fellow with the CSIS Global Health Policy Center moderated the conversation with Jeremy P. Lewin, Senior Official for the Office of the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State; Daniel O'Day, Chairman and CEO of Gilead Sciences; and Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.  Together they examined how this deal fits into a renewed U.S. strategy for foreign assistance focused on big bets and advancing American innovations around the world, what challenges lie on the horizon as implementation unfolds, and what additional innovations may accelerate scaling this effort. 

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This episode features Mary-Ellen King, who worked with the Austin Bar Association to pilot the Crisis Assistance Program (CAP). The Crisis Assistance Program (CAP) connects attorneys facing short-term health crises with volunteer lawyers who can temporarily manage their cases, ensuring clients are still taken care of while the attorney recovers.If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

Legislation that would protect someone calling for life saving help during a suspected overdose or serious adverse drug reaction from being charged for low level drug offences has passed its first hurdle. Lillian Hanly reports.

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The money set aside for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program has almost been entirely delivered, and Chad Smith has the details on where that money went.

The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program was announced by the Department of Agriculture late last year, totaling $12 billion in economic assistance for farmers and ranchers. Most of those dollars have now been distributed, and Cameron Castillo, an associate economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says we can track exactly where those funds have been sent. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Carrie Shepherd, Axios reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severe weather that Illinois has seen, topping the list nationwide. Shepherd reports that despite Illinois having the most tornado instances, FEMA assistance has not come.

Since the dismantling of USAID, the Trump administration has been revamping aid policies, focusing on smaller deals with recipient governments. Countries receiving American aid will be required to finance part, and eventually, the entire program. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Kenya and Uganda, two nations that have signed agreements under the new America First Global Health Strategy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

1. China seeks public opinion on national standard for L2 driver assistance systems 2. China's HH-200 commercial unmanned cargo aircraft system completes maiden flight 3. Seal population rebounds in NE China's Liaodong Bay 4. China adds 2 new UNESCO global geoparks

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In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgWe're calling today: Helping the Helpers. We'll learn about the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program from The Mississippi Bar. Now, if you're not a lawyer or a judge, I'm sure there will be information that you can use to apply to you and your family's lives. Our guests are Jessica Cole, with The Mississippi Bar and Sean Guy from McCraney Montagnet Quin Noble.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastToday's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Impairment, Duty of Competence, 12 Step Program You can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central.The legislative session may be over or is it? Yesterday, April 15th was the last day of the extended 2026 legislative session. BUT . . . MPB will continue to broadcast our News show: @Issue, Mondays at 5pm. They'll bring you information all year long about what our lawmakers in Mississippi are up to. You can also find @Issue as a podcast and a YouTube video series.MPB wants to help you discover treasure! Not as a pirate but maybe as an archeologists? If you go treasure hunting in your own attic, bring that thing to the Mississippi Antique Showcase at Capps Center-Delta Research and Extension Center-Stoneville, Mississippi in the Delta. Tomorrow it's from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday the 18th it's 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Plenty of time to make a day of it to get there and back. Get your tickets today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on this episode of Ready, Set, Real Estate!® with your host, Lisa Gillett, Super Agent®, as we unlock the secrets to homeownership! If you're dreaming of owning a home but worried about the down payment, this episode is a must-listen. Lisa dives into the world of Down Payment Assistance, breaking down the difference between grants and silent loans.CA Broker DRE 01736957,, .Episode sponsor: Devenio Estates®https://devenioestates.com,..#realestatepodcast #homeownership #downpayment #assistance #lasuperagent

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*The screwworm is only 90 miles away from Texas.  *USDA's April WASDE was a yawner.  *There isn't much good news for the Texas wheat crop.  *Texas specialty crop producers have until April 24th to sign up for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. *Plains Cotton Growers held their annual meeting last week in Lubbock.  *The battle with weeds is already underway.  *The new U.S. ag trade negotiator outlined the Trump administration's ag trade goals for the year.*Dry weather is challenging farmers in North Central Texas. *Grafting orphan calves onto surrogate cows can be done.  

While the shaky US-Israeli truce with Iran hangs in the balance, Donald Trump has taken a swipe at NATO for its lack of assistance in the war - saying it wasn't there when the US "needed them". The comments came after a meeting with NATO's Chief where the president discussed leaving the alliance. United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this powerful episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie, Dr. Damon Friedman shares his remarkable journey from United States Marine Corps Officer to Air Force Special Warfare Officer, serving 20 years with four combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. A highly decorated veteran — including three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal — Dr. Friedman now leads national efforts to support at‑risk veterans through SOF Missions and the Veteran Service Alliance.In this powerful episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie, Dr. Damon Friedman shares his remarkable journey from United States Marine Corps Officer to Air Force Special Warfare Officer, serving 20 years with four combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. A highly decorated veteran — including three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal — Dr. Friedman now leads national efforts to support at‑risk veterans through SOF Missions and the Veteran Service Alliance.He also discusses his influential book Igniting Movements, which outlines a proven model for inspiring people, uniting communities, and driving meaningful change. With advanced studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and Harvard's Executive Education Program, Dr. Friedman brings deep insight into leadership, resiliency, and the mission of helping veterans thrive. This conversation is a must‑listen for anyone passionate about service, purpose, and building movements that make the world better.He also discusses his influential book Igniting Movements, which outlines a proven model for inspiring people, uniting communities, and driving meaningful change. With advanced studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and Harvard's Executive Education Program, Dr. Friedman brings deep insight into leadership, resiliency, and the mission of helping veterans thrive. This conversation is a must‑listen for anyone passionate about service, purpose, and building movements that make the world better.Assistance for Veterans Struggling with Challenges from Military Service

Based on the limited information we could review, we identified an estimated $700,000 to $1.2 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits paid to recipients who may not live in Kansas in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. SNAP is a federal program that provides monthly funds to low-income families to buy food. There are a few common types of fraud schemes in the SNAP program including skimming, cash-for-card schemes, and imposter fraud. Federal and state law require DCF to take several steps to identify and prevent fraud in the SNAP program. DCF has policies that appear to comply with most of the federal and state requirements we reviewed, but we identified 1 state law DCF has not implemented. We did several tests to identify SNAP benefits that were potentially being misuses, but our analyses were limited by a federal law that prevents DCF from sharing certain SNAP recipient data with us. Based on the data we could review, we estimated that in fiscal years 2023 and 2024 DCF distributed about $700,000 to $1.2 million in SNAP benefits to recipients who may not have lived in Kansas. DCF told us that Kansas's simplified reporting requirements prevent them from quickly identifying when a recipient moves out of state. Making payments to individuals who have potentially left the state could have a small fiscal impact on Kansas.

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Learn how charitable organizations provide disaster relief, including 501(c)(3) rules, fiscal sponsorship, and compliance requirements for aiding survivors. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice advice, insights, and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.

Today is Part Two of our interview with NodPod member, Joey Rakisits. Joey's story is SO inspiring - he did the rounds of alllll the things dope fiend, modifying cars, getting involved in criminal activity, staying in motel rooms, basically running amok in all the ways we addicts can run amok - and now he's CLEAN! Multiple prison terms, county time, again - ALLL the things. Today we pick up Joey's story with a near fatal overdose and his ultimate journey to get to a suboxone clinic with two therapists that changed his life. Clean now since September 20, 2021, we hope you enjoy Joey's episode at much as we did! The article about the homicide is ⁠HERE⁠DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://upperroom.cls.co/YcpF Isaiah 61   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Growth Track: https://upr.cls.co/njyq   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

Katie gives us all. the updates with the Humane Society and the iHeart Radio Music Awards

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Counterterrorism Head's Resignation Sends Shockwaves Through Trump Admin, POTUS Lashes Out At NATO Over Lack Of Hormuz Strait Assistance & Much More

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13. Guests: Bill Roggio and John Hardy Headline: Zelensky Offers Drone Expertise to Counter Iran Summary: President Zelensky offers Ukrainian assistance to counter Iranian drones using battle-tested technology. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledges unwavering support for Iran's new leadership as the conflict increasingly impacts the global stage. (14)1953 TEHRAN