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Mary welcomes back historian William Federer to bring us the sweeping history of Iran, from Genesis 10 to modern times. And it’s a wild ride. Who were those Persians? Dating back to Elam, grandson of Noah, they have occupied a huge part of world history, biblical and secular alike. We will look at those biblical skirmishes, the middle ages, and the rise of the British Empire when Islam was forced to grapple with the then-Christian element of Europe. As we look at the Ottoman Turks, who started out as friends of the Jew following their expulsion from Spain, we find that just when the Ottoman Empire started to disappear from the world scene, Zionism arose and -surprise! – oil entered the picture as nation states began to industrialize. Then it’s on to shahs and ayatollahs and the 1970s under Jimmy Carter who gave us Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis, simply by campaigning for the Ayatollah over the Shah. Didn’t I warn you it’s a wild ride? And all of it valuable history as we try and make sense of our world. There is no one quite like Bill Federer and his wealth of knowledge about just about everything. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A
New DSA candidate Melat Kiros advocates for getting MORE immigrants in congress and into elected office. A fan at a Chicago Cubs game was smacked by another fan for remaining seated during the National Anthem. Jake Tapper just pressed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed over his REFUSAL to comment on the death of Iran's Ayatollah. James Talarico gets shouted down by black woman at town hall. Bill Maher considers voting Republican because he can't vote for communism. Sunny Hostin's son full body cam video. Peruvian left Peru and came to US and becomes a DSA #trump #socialism #theview #sunnyhostin #vanjones #cnn #fba
Episode 4186 │ July 20, 2026 Iran built a strategy to outlast any empire. The average American is doing the same — not with missiles, but with a food truck and a refusal to quit. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson opens Monday by naming the duality the week demands: empires are spending trillions on a war with Iran they structurally cannot win, and the surveillance state is tightening around every transaction and conversation — while in food trucks, home kitchens, and parking lot pickups across America, ordinary people are building something the machine cannot algorithm, bomb, or buy. The analytical center of the episode is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — 28 autonomous provinces engineered over 20-30 years to survive a decapitation strike without a unified command signal, which is why the Ayatollah's declaration that Trump's MOU is worthless is the only statement that actually matters, and why no ceasefire negotiated with anyone below the Ayatollah has structural validity — alongside the Andrew Tate arrest in Miami, which Scott reads not as a deep state attack on a MAGA ally but as a distraction from the 33 million child abuse images being downloaded globally and the absence of any unified institutional response to trafficking at scale. The episode closes with the ground truth Scott has been finding on YouTube: food trucks, home kitchen entrepreneurs, a New York reviewer saving small restaurants one visit at a time — a decentralized, apolitical, cross-cultural movement of people making things with their hands and their hearts, living out life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness beneath the noise, and proving that the thing the elites cannot take from you is the stubborn refusal to quit. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — and why does its architecture of 28 autonomous provinces operating without a unified command signal mean that no MOU, no ceasefire, and no deal negotiated with anyone other than the Ayatollah has any structural validity regardless of what the administration claims? What is the difference between arresting two high-profile influencers and actually dismantling the global child sex trafficking network — and why does Scott argue that the Tate arrest, however warranted, is functioning as a distraction from 33 million abuse images being downloaded and the institutional silence of the church on the front lines where it matters most? What do Iranian provinces engineered to outlast any empire and a food truck operator in a parking lot have in common — and why does Scott argue that the decentralized, apolitical movement of ordinary Americans building things with their hands and their hearts is the same endurance strategy, just without the missiles? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's faith archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR 97479
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Try Masa Chips: Click Here - Enter Code "Wright" for 25% off your first purchase. Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a bloody weekend in the Iran war, with US troops killed in Jordan and Iraq and Iranian strikes hammering Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Bryan covers the mounting toll of the conflict, including a death count now at 18 US service members, a near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz that has pushed oil past $90 a barrel, and Trump's warning of an even bigger week of strikes ahead. He also breaks down the murky status of Iran's Ayatollah and growing questions about the war's staggering cost to US taxpayers. Plus, Bryan covers Zelenskyy's growing troubles at home in Ukraine, a lettuce-driven food poisoning outbreak sweeping the Midwest, Zohran Mamdani's stance on open borders, a rare Democrat rebellion against the party's socialist wing, new revelations about a former FBI official accused of burying China election intel, and the joyful news of VP JD Vance's newborn son. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, oil prices, Ayatollah, Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Zohran Mamdani, midterms, FBI, China hack, voter files, JD Vance, Alec Neel Vance
Dr. Robert Farley talks with Larry about the ongoing negotiations with Iran and the global optics of the funeral for the Ayatollah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate Adie presents stories on the burial of Ayatollah Khamanei in Iran, a diplomatic correspondent's return to Moscow, a pioneering therapy centre in Ukraine's West, Italian lessons in Argentina and the restoration of the Casbah in Algiers.The streets of major cities across Iran have been lined with mourners attending the funeral procession of former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. But as the coffin was transported between cities, renewed attacks on tankers in the strait of Hormuz threw the region into more turmoil, prompting a heavy US response. Lyse Doucet has been in Tehran.Ukraine has been escalating its attacks deeper into Russian territory on refineries and ports. Plumes of black smoke stretching across the Moscow skyline have brought the war with Ukraine closer to home for everyday Russians. James Landale has been back to the Russian capital.Meanwhile Russia has launched devastating attacks across Ukraine and in Kyiv's centre killing dozens of civilians. And hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers are living with the physical and psychological scars of war. Lucy Ash has been to a pioneering psychological retreat.Two-thirds of Argentina's population can trace their roots back to Italy. Their ancestors arrived during the 19th and 20th century when Argentina was one of the fastest growing countries in the world. But, as the economy stutters, Italian Argentines are increasingly returning home to Europe, finds Jane Chambers In Algiers, the ancient ‘Casbah' – the historic citadel and medina - has been the focus of multiple forsaken plans for its regeneration. But now, at last, a restoration is gathering pace, says Philip Sweeney.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Gemma Ashman & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Vadon
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down the escalating and unlawful war on Iran as Trump threatens to wipe out the country's electric grid, water supply, and civilian infrastructure, all while the Strategic Petroleum Reserve nears emergency tank-bottom levels and the Pentagon barrels toward its own budget crisis. The guys unpack the collapsed MOU, Iran's strategy of running out the clock through the Strait of Hormuz, and the tens of millions who turned out for the Ayatollah's funeral procession, directly contradicting Trump officials' claims that it's all "astroturf." Plus, a disastrous NATO summit where Trump confuses Zelenskyy for Putin, role-plays as the Russian president, threatens to invade a NATO ally over Greenland, and rants about his ability to be "the greatest communist ever," followed by the White House's unhinged, expletive-laden attack on MeidasTouch's own editor. It's a full breakdown of the lies, the escalation, and the sheer chaos of the Trump regime. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors! BetterHelp: This is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/MEIDAS today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self! HIMS: Visit https://hims.com/meidas to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more. Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/meidas or enter promo code: MEIDAS to receive 30% off your first order! DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/MEIDAS and use promo code MEIDAS at checkout. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Description Written By Fable/Max: Robert Wright interviewed Geoffrey Hinton in 1983 and, by his own account, got the story 180 degrees wrong. Forty years later Hinton is the "Godfather of AI," two of the three godfathers are frightened of their own creation, and Wright has written The God Test to figure out what he missed and what's coming. We talk about how these machines evolved rather than being programmed - nobody fully understands them, including the people who build them - why "fancy autocomplete" was always wrong, the best case (an AI caught a radiologist's error in his cancer MRI), the worst case (a bioweapon that incubates silently for six weeks), why racing China to superintelligence may cause the war it's meant to prevent, and whether unplugging a machine could ever be murder. Plus an experiment of my own: I put a legal dispute in front of the AI and handed the laptop to the other side. 0:00 Intro - Robert Wright and The God Test 2:13 A 27-ton computer and a buried headline 4:11 Interviewing the Godfather of AI in 1983 - and missing it 10:15 Not programmed - evolved 17:27 The "fancy autocomplete" myth 24:17 Dukakis, Reagan, and how minds file words 35:49 Best case: medicine, education, and an MRI story 42:38 Worst case: bioweapons, jailbreaks, designer babies 48:51 An AI that believes what the Ayatollah believes 50:30 The China race - overdone and dangerous? 57:33 Nazis, the Hamas charter, and bombing over AI 59:46 Authoritarianism through the back door 1:03:35 Sociopaths, the ship of Theseus, and machine morality 1:14:34 Is it sentient? Should you be nice to it? 1:21:54 AI as judge: my legal experiment 1:26:20 The God Test
Description Written By Fable/Max: Robert Wright interviewed Geoffrey Hinton in 1983 and, by his own account, got the story 180 degrees wrong. Forty years later Hinton is the "Godfather of AI," two of the three godfathers are frightened of their own creation, and Wright has written The God Test to figure out what he missed and what's coming. We talk about how these machines evolved rather than being programmed - nobody fully understands them, including the people who build them - why "fancy autocomplete" was always wrong, the best case (an AI caught a radiologist's error in his cancer MRI), the worst case (a bioweapon that incubates silently for six weeks), why racing China to superintelligence may cause the war it's meant to prevent, and whether unplugging a machine could ever be murder. Plus an experiment of my own: I put a legal dispute in front of the AI and handed the laptop to the other side. 0:00 Intro - Robert Wright and The God Test 2:13 A 27-ton computer and a buried headline 4:11 Interviewing the Godfather of AI in 1983 - and missing it 10:15 Not programmed - evolved 17:27 The "fancy autocomplete" myth 24:17 Dukakis, Reagan, and how minds file words 35:49 Best case: medicine, education, and an MRI story 42:38 Worst case: bioweapons, jailbreaks, designer babies 48:51 An AI that believes what the Ayatollah believes 50:30 The China race - overdone and dangerous? 57:33 Nazis, the Hamas charter, and bombing over AI 59:46 Authoritarianism through the back door 1:03:35 Sociopaths, the ship of Theseus, and machine morality 1:14:34 Is it sentient? Should you be nice to it? 1:21:54 AI as judge: my legal experiment 1:26:20 The God Test
As America hit 90 targets in a second day of attacks on Iran, the fragile truce is in jeopardy. Our correspondent explains how power shifts within Iran may affect the war. Asian governments are trying to force children to care for ageing parents. And day four of our journey down Route 66 traverses a darker side of the road. Guests and host:Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondentFarah Cheah, Asia reporterJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Iran, ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz, AyatollahFilial piety, ageing, elderly careRoute 66, Oklahoma, race relationsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As America hit 90 targets in a second day of attacks on Iran, the fragile truce is in jeopardy. Our correspondent explains how power shifts within Iran may affect the war. Asian governments are trying to force children to care for ageing parents. And day four of our journey down Route 66 traverses a darker side of the road. Guests and host:Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondentFarah Cheah, Asia reporterJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Iran, ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz, AyatollahFilial piety, ageing, elderly careRoute 66, Oklahoma, race relationsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
────────────────────────────────────────[00:04:50]Iran's Regime Is Stronger Now Than When the War Began — Gained Control of the Strait as a Lever of PowerNo Iranian leadership had ever tried to close the Strait before; now they enforce it, charge tolls, and pass their own tankers freely while blocking others.────────────────────────────────────────[00:10:20]The Ayatollah's Funeral Drew Massive Crowds — Bombing Consolidates Regimes, It Doesn't Topple ThemPeople who were protesting the regime rallied behind it the moment bombs fell; Trump and Israel radicalized the population against themselves.────────────────────────────────────────[00:21:38]After 13,000 American and 10,000 Israeli Strikes, Iran Exports More Oil Than Before the WarProduction rose from 1.7M to 1.8M barrels per day throughout; Pentagon now needs $67B in supplemental funding Congress has not approved.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:30]Mexican Drug Cartels Now Smuggle Fuel Into Mexico — Iran Embargo Created a Black Market They DominateFuel smuggling is now cartels' second largest income after drugs; one third of all fuel sold in Mexico may be illicit.────────────────────────────────────────[00:53:10]Trump's "Freedom Fuel" Network Is 25 Existing Gas Stations With His Branding — Prices 81 Cents Above Pre-War AverageNational average before the Iran war was $2.98; Freedom Fuel sells at $3.47; Knight: he created the global oil crisis and now brags about a 50-cent discount off his own damage.────────────────────────────────────────[01:01:44]Trump's International Licensing Revenue Grew 900% After Returning to PowerUAE paid $23M, Saudi Arabia $9M, India $10M; same game Biden ran with Hunter, just bigger and with no media scrutiny.────────────────────────────────────────[01:33:09]Republicans Claim They All Spoke to McConnell for "Exactly 20 Minutes" — Kentucky Governor Called Their BluffMassey satirized the pattern; the governor formally requested a health update; if Republicans can extend this to August 3, no special election can be called.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:04]Mother of Twins Charged With Murder — Children Died 8 Days After 18-Month VaccinesShe warned doctors their father had a prior bad vaccine reaction; a peer-reviewed study linking vaccine timing to SIDS was removed from the record rather than corrected.────────────────────────────────────────[01:55:05]Zelensky at NATO Demanding Ukraine Membership — Would Turn Proxy War Into Direct US-Russia ConflictNATO focused on swarms of suicide drones; Knight: every European leader who betrayed their own people is now hiding in NATO pushing for world war.────────────────────────────────────────[01:57:53]Trump at NATO: Germany, France, Italy, and UK All Refused to Help in Iran — He Threatened Spain With Tariffs on StageHe admitted he was "testing" allies; Knight: nobody rallied behind him because nobody believes he won anything. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
────────────────────────────────────────[00:04:50]Iran's Regime Is Stronger Now Than When the War Began — Gained Control of the Strait as a Lever of PowerNo Iranian leadership had ever tried to close the Strait before; now they enforce it, charge tolls, and pass their own tankers freely while blocking others.────────────────────────────────────────[00:10:20]The Ayatollah's Funeral Drew Massive Crowds — Bombing Consolidates Regimes, It Doesn't Topple ThemPeople who were protesting the regime rallied behind it the moment bombs fell; Trump and Israel radicalized the population against themselves.────────────────────────────────────────[00:21:38]After 13,000 American and 10,000 Israeli Strikes, Iran Exports More Oil Than Before the WarProduction rose from 1.7M to 1.8M barrels per day throughout; Pentagon now needs $67B in supplemental funding Congress has not approved.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:30]Mexican Drug Cartels Now Smuggle Fuel Into Mexico — Iran Embargo Created a Black Market They DominateFuel smuggling is now cartels' second largest income after drugs; one third of all fuel sold in Mexico may be illicit.────────────────────────────────────────[00:53:10]Trump's "Freedom Fuel" Network Is 25 Existing Gas Stations With His Branding — Prices 81 Cents Above Pre-War AverageNational average before the Iran war was $2.98; Freedom Fuel sells at $3.47; Knight: he created the global oil crisis and now brags about a 50-cent discount off his own damage.────────────────────────────────────────[01:01:44]Trump's International Licensing Revenue Grew 900% After Returning to PowerUAE paid $23M, Saudi Arabia $9M, India $10M; same game Biden ran with Hunter, just bigger and with no media scrutiny.────────────────────────────────────────[01:33:09]Republicans Claim They All Spoke to McConnell for "Exactly 20 Minutes" — Kentucky Governor Called Their BluffMassey satirized the pattern; the governor formally requested a health update; if Republicans can extend this to August 3, no special election can be called.────────────────────────────────────────[01:45:04]Mother of Twins Charged With Murder — Children Died 8 Days After 18-Month VaccinesShe warned doctors their father had a prior bad vaccine reaction; a peer-reviewed study linking vaccine timing to SIDS was removed from the record rather than corrected.────────────────────────────────────────[01:55:05]Zelensky at NATO Demanding Ukraine Membership — Would Turn Proxy War Into Direct US-Russia ConflictNATO focused on swarms of suicide drones; Knight: every European leader who betrayed their own people is now hiding in NATO pushing for world war.────────────────────────────────────────[01:57:53]Trump at NATO: Germany, France, Italy, and UK All Refused to Help in Iran — He Threatened Spain With Tariffs on StageHe admitted he was "testing" allies; Knight: nobody rallied behind him because nobody believes he won anything. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Iran remains defiant despite the escalation over the last few days in the Gulf. Dr Thamar Gindin, an expert on Iran from Haifa University's IZRI center, told KAN's Mark Weiss that survival was , and remains, the top priority for the regime and control over the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions and the nuclear project are all a means to this end. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking heat for engaging with Saudi Arabia, defending his pragmatic approach — arguing "engagement is not endorsement." While some point to recent social changes in the kingdom, human rights advocates are challenging the shift in strategy.And: The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is in tatters following a massive new wave of retaliatory airstrikes, including reports of hits near an Iranian nuclear power plant. Amid the crowds gathered for the Ayatollah's funeral are explicit death threats against U.S. President Donald Trump.Also: Nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. have been sickened by a parasitic infection. Cyclosporiasis is breaking the wrong kind of records, and cuts to food testing and monitoring may be contributing.Plus: Two wildfires are growing rapidly in B.C., thousands still out of their flooded homes in Ottawa, Bonnie Tyler dies at 75, and more.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump being scared for his life as Ayatollah's funeral spreads to Iraq! Home Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and FREE shipping for your FIRST box PLUS FREE dessert FOR LIFE! Go to https://homechef.com/meidas Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
US Launches New Strikes Against Iran In First Since Ayatollah's Funeral! MAGA Demands Proof Of Life For Mitch McConnell, Democratic Socialists Of America Admit They Want To ‘Destroy Country From Within
It's a funeral taking place over six days, five cities and two countries. Crowds have overwhelmed the streets of Iran to mourn or just watch the funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Khamenei. He and other family members died in February in attacks by the US and Israel. Khamenei ran a brutal regime that killed an estimated 40,000 demonstrators earlier this year, but his funeral has become a rallying point for the nation. The man set to become the next prime minister of Britain, Andy Burnham, is best known as the popular and successful mayor of Greater Manchester in northern England. But long before that, he was a pious altar boy in his local Catholic church in Liverpool. Burnham has referred frequently to his Catholic background and values, even if he observes only some of the church's teaching. How much will faith shape his prime ministership? One of the hallmarks of an authoritarian regime is severe restrictions on religious practice. But there's also been a marked increase in religious repression by individuals, sometimes in defiance of more liberal government policies. The Pew Research Center in Washington has been monitoring this situation.GUESTS:Dr Ali Mamouri is a Middle East specialist at Deakin University and a former adviser to an earlier reform government in neighbouring Iraq.Hannah Rich is a senior researcher at the London-based think tank Theos.Samirah Majumdar is the lead author of Pew Research's recent report.This program is made on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation
It's a funeral taking place over six days, five cities and two countries. Crowds have overwhelmed the streets of Iran to mourn or just watch the funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Khamenei. He and other family members died in February in attacks by the US and Israel. Khamenei ran a brutal regime that killed an estimated 40,000 demonstrators earlier this year, but his funeral has become a rallying point for the nation. GUEST:Dr Ali Mamouri is a Middle East specialist at Deakin University and a former adviser to an earlier reform government in neighbouring Iraq.
Benjamin Netanyahu could finally be facing the end of the road - with elections approaching, he faces difficult questions regarding the security failures leading to October 7, the Iran War, corruption charges, and a contentious ICC arrest warrant. As he plunges Israel into a constitutional crisis by refusing to abide by a Supreme Court decision on a media freedom case, critics are calling his latest move a "legal coup" and an assault on democracy. Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, joins Piers Morgan to discuss these explosive developments, as well as Ehud Barak, who was Prime Minister between 1999 and 2001. 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Ehud Olmert criticises Benjamin Netanyahu's government 05:35 Netanyahu and his government's decision to ignore Supreme Court's ruling 09:23 The execution of the Iran War and the relationship between Israel and the US 14:03 Ehud Barak discusses Israel defying its own rule of law 15:45 What will happen if Netanyahu loses the election? 18:30 Who can repair the damage Netanyahu has done? 29:30 Piers asks Ehud Barak about his name appearing in the Epstein Files 35:25 Ehud Barak being named in the defamation case between Virginia Giuffre and Alan Dershowitz 40:20 Professor Marandi discusses the funeral procession for the late Ayatollah in Tehran 42:35 The Ayatollah's successor missing from the funeral processions 45:20 Crowds chanting ‘death to America' and ‘death to Israel' 48:00 The Iranian regime funding the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SCHEDULE JBS, 7-6-2026.1950, THE 150TH ANNNIVERSARY USA. Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S. interests to maintain its own regional influence. (1) Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's leader is a savvy jihadist who effectively manipulates Western perceptions while remaining a dangerous neighbor. (2) Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network currently governing the country. (3) Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic losses. Araújo argues regional stability requires a dedicated alliance to eradicate the link between communism and organized crime. (4) Samuel Benner. Benner views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues recruiting youth and manufacturing low-level explosives to remain a significant threat. (5) Samuel Benner. Benner discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often obstructing aid efforts to maintain its local authority and influence. (6) David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that Israel's primary objective in Lebanon is ensuring long-term security for its northern citizens. (7) David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranianinfluence. (8) John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military reports from his generals, and continues to delay mobilization decisions despite a strategic stalemate. (9) Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10) Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also characterizes Iran's attempts to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as blatant international gangsterism. (11) Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12) Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness against global economic rivals. (13) Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian parliament as a non-representative body designed solely to consolidate power under the current regime. (14) Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for the Ukraine war. This influx of cash allows North Korea to modernize its navy and build destroyers. (15) Alan Tonelson. Tonelson discusses Canada's attempt to pivot trade toward China, which has drawn U.S.criticism. He argues that the U.S. maintains the upper hand because of China's massive trade dependence and internal economic vulnerabilities. (16) Corrections applied: John Hardie (not "Hardy"), Janatan Sayeh (not "Sai"), Edmund Fitton-Brown (hyphenated), Mary Anastasia O'Grady (not "Grady"), Ahmad Sharawi (not "Akmed Sherari"), and Alan Tonelson (not "Tunnelsson").
Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10)1902
//The Wire//2300Z July 7, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: EXPLOSIONS REPORTED NEAR HOTEL HOUSING FRENCH PRESIDENT DURING STATE VISIT TO DAMASCUS. MONACO BOMBER FOUND DEAD IN UKRAINE. IRAN RESUMES TARGETING OF UNAUTHORIZED TRANSITS OF HORMUZ STRAIT. CONCERNS GROWING REGARDING STATUS OF SENATOR MCCONNELL'S HEALTH, COMPLICATING UPCOMING ELECTION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Syria: This morning several explosive devices were detonated in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit. The first device took the form of a Vehicle-Borne IED (VBIED) which was detonated on the street adjacent to the Ministry of Tourism, wounding many people including the Assistant Deputy Minister of Tourism. A few minutes after this device detonated, another device detonated on the street immediately adjacent to the initial blast site. At the time of the blasts, President Macron was staying at the Four Seasons hotel directly across the street from the blast site. Macron was not wounded during the attack, and has not canceled his state visit to Syria.Analyst Comment: This complex attack was very likely targeting Macron himself, or at least trying to get as close as possible to cause diplomatic trouble. Throughout the region, it's extremely common for terror groups to conduct attacks while foreign dignitaries are visiting, so as to embarrass their political leadership.Ukraine: Yesterday one of the lead suspects in the Monaco bombing case was found dead. Anastasiia Berezovska was the individual suspected of dropping off the bomb at the residence of Vadym Yermolaiev a few weeks ago. Berezovska was found at an undisclosed location in Ukraine with multiple gunshots to the head. After her death was discovered, an actively-serving member of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian MoD confessed to her murder.Analyst Comment: Very clearly, someone is tying up the loose ends in this case, and doing so very publicly to send a message. Now that the lead suspect in the bombing case is dead, the entire affair is tidied up neatly, and no further investigation can be undertaken regarding who Berezovska was working for.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Concerns are growing regarding the status of Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for several weeks. On June 14th, McConnell was found unconscious on the floor of his home in Capitol Hill after suffering an apparent heart attack. CPR was performed at the scene, and he was transported to a hospital. Apart from those initial details, there is currently no indication of his status beyond unconfirmed rumor.Analyst Comment: McConnell's health has been extremely concerning over the past few years, with several viral media incidents indicating that he is not well. In this case, three days after his heart attack, his wife Elaine Chao traveled to China to meet with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. As a result of the timing of this visit, and the extreme secrecy surrounding the health of a man who has been of ailing health for years, concerns are growing regarding McConnell's status. In Kentucky, election law regarding position appointments has recently changed. Instead of the Governor being able to make an appointment for the seat, if a Senator dies in office, a special election is now mandatory. As such if McConnell passes away before the election, a special election would have to be held to fill the vacancy of only a couple of months, before the general election in November.However, the timing matters. If a Kentucky Senator dies in office (and thus vacates the seat) less than 63 days before the election, a special election would probably not be required and the normal election goes on. In this case, McConnell is not running again this year but the law regarding his seat still applies, so he must remain alive until September 1st, in order to prevent a special election which would allow a third-party candidate to run for his seat.New York: This morning evacuations were conducted after a high-rise building experienced a partial collapse in midtown Manhattan. The former Pfizer building at 235 E. 42nd St was undergoing major renovations/construction this morning, when approximately 5 floors of the building experienced a partial collapse. A perimeter cordon is currently in place around the building, as pieces of the structure have been falling on the street and sidewalk throughout the morning.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the Persian Gulf, the Ayatollah's funeral has served as a sort of ceasefire-within-a-"ceasefire", and the United States and Iran took the past week to actually stop shooting at each other. During that time, merchant vessels also took the opportunity to slip through the Strait of Hormuz via the southern Omani route...something that Iran has repeatedly warned against. During the funeral, Iranian forces let this take place, however as of last night patience ran out and the Iranians have returned to striking commercial vessels for taking this route. So far today, a total of 4x confirmed (and probably one more unconfirmed) merchant vessels have been engaged by Iran for trying to sneak through the Strait. This is the most ships that have been struck since the hot-phase of the war, and these targeting efforts were not the result of ship captains unilaterally changing the route.Yesterday, the UKMTO directly stated that merchant traffic may take the southern route without coordinating with the Iranians. This statement was issued knowing full well that the Iranians have been warning ships that they must take the Larak Island route. Exactly who made the decision to issue this statement is unclear, but in effect the UKMTO told ships to take a route that they knew would be unsafe, gambling on the Iranians not conducting strikes during the Ayatollah's funeral. Now, the burning hulls of five ships are evidence that this gamble was ill advised. In response to these attacks, the United States has re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil exports after granting them permission to export their oil a few weeks ago. Other than the sanctions, the United States is likely to conduct the standard retaliation strikes at random targets near Bandar Abbas over the next few days.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//
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There's a statue in the U.S. House of Representatives that faces one direction while 22 others stand in profile around it. It's Moses — and Ambassador Yoram Ettinger says that's not an accident.This 4th of July, we're bringing back one of our most requested conversations. Laurie Cardoza-Moore and Ettinger trace the Bible's direct fingerprints on America's founding — the Liberty Bell, the Federalist system's Hebrew roots, the Great Seal debate — and explain why most Americans were never taught any of it.The conversation closes with Ettinger's case for why the Ayatollah regime's decades-long campaign against the U.S. has never been Israel's fight alone.
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The Iranian regime hopes the massive crowds gathered for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral will demonstrate its strength. Our correspondent says they could also reveal its weakness. Why Japan wants to change its divorce laws and custody arrangements. And the first part of our week-long road trip down America's iconic Route 66. Guests and host:Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondentMoeka Iida, East Asia correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ayatollah, Khamenei, Iran, Supreme LeaderJapan, divorce, custodyRoute 66, Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Iranian regime hopes the massive crowds gathered for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral will demonstrate its strength. Our correspondent says they could also reveal its weakness. Why Japan wants to change its divorce laws and custody arrangements. And the first part of our week-long road trip down America's iconic Route 66. Guests and host:Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondentMoeka Iida, East Asia correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ayatollah, Khamenei, Iran, Supreme LeaderJapan, divorce, custodyRoute 66, Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Masa Chips - Promo Code Wright for 25% Off Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers America's 250th birthday weekend, from Trump's Mt. Rushmore fireworks comeback and his barn-burner speech calling Communism a cancer on the Republic, to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's counter-speech from George Washington's desk blasting white Americans as colonizers while his wife skipped the celebrations for a Muslim retreat in Spain. Bryan then tracks the sharp clash between VP JD Vance and Pope Leo over open borders immigration policy, grounded in fresh cases including a Biden-era Haitian migrant killing a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoning a convicted child rapist from Laos, and newly elected Communist Congresswoman Melat Kiros refusing to condemn a Muslim terror attack targeting Jews in Boulder. On the global front, Iran's IRGC announces a discriminatory fee structure for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the former Ayatollah's funeral reveals the possible disappearance of Iran's new Supreme Leader, and Australia continues pulling Pacific island nations away from China with new security pacts in Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Plus, Spain's solar energy collapse offers a warning to US states doubling down on green energy, Europe's heat wave kills thousands as governments block air conditioning in the name of climate policy, Taiwan brings back anti-Communist military training, and Finnish researchers confirm that kids with dogs are healthier and need fewer antibiotics. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, America 250th birthday, Trump Mt. Rushmore fireworks, SAVE America Act, John Thune filibuster, Zohran Mamdani George Washington desk, Pope Leo immigration, JD Vance Pope Leo, Pennsylvania trooper Michael Pahira, Haitian migrant homicide, Tim Walz pardon child rapist, Melat Kiros Boulder attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman flamethrower, Trump Accounts children savings, Taiwan anti-Communist military training, Iran IRGC Strait of Hormuz fees, Ayatollah Khomeini funeral, Mojtaba Khamenei, Australia Fiji security pact, Solomon Islands China, Vanuatu, Spain solar energy collapse dirty green energy, Europe heat wave air conditioning deaths, Patti LuPone Turkey cruise, Monday Headline Brief, dogs children health antibiotics
John Maytham, standing in for Lester Kiewit, speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the millions who turned out to pay farewell to Iran's late Ayatollah, the investigation after a firework struck a passenger plane near Chicago, and FIFA's response to fan misconduct involving Paraguay and Mexican supporters. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. The show covers the stories that matter to Cape Town, with clear, thoughtful conversations and a focus on what’s relevant and interesting. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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//The Wire//1800Z July 3, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI'S FUNERAL BEGINS IN TEHRAN. IMMOLATION INCIDENT REPORTED IN NEW YORK. DHS REPORTS CYBERATTACK AFFECTING INFORMATION EXCHANGE NETWORK.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Iran: This week, the official state funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei began, which has drawn large crowds to Tehran. Khamenei's remains will lie in state in Tehran for three days, before a funeral procession is carried out through the streets of Tehran. On July 7, the body is scheduled to be transported to the city of Qom, before various ceremonies are carried out and he's finally buried in his hometown of Mashhad.Analyst Comment: As nearly all of the upper echelons of Iran's political leadership will be participating in some of these ceremonies, concerns are growing that the Israelis will attempt another series of decapitation strikes during the funeral. Striking the Ayatollah's coffin during the funeral procession just to send a message would also be right up the IDF's alley, but the question remains as to whether the IDF can even manage such an operation so far into Iran at this point. This possibility is pure speculation, however due to the potential for a very serious conflagration to occur once again, this would be worth keeping an eye on for the next few days. On a related note, a surge of several tankers was observed in the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of the southern Omani route while the Ayatollah's funeral is ongoing. These vessels were probably gambling on the Iranians not wanting to carry out strikes during a period of mourning, while a lot of the senior decision makers are occupied with traveling to Tehran for the funeral. This clever trick is probably a one-time thing, as the Iranians have demonstrated in the past that they will allow this for a couple of days, before they start striking vessels again.-HomeFront-New York: Yesterday evening an immolation incident was reported at the United Nations building, after a protester set himself on fire during a livestream at the main entrance on United Nations Plaza. The individual has been identified as Lobga Rangzen, an activist affiliated with the Tibetan independence movement. Rangzen was eventually extinguished by building security, but later died at an area hospital.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security announced an investigation into an alleged breach and/or cyberattack on their Homeland Security Information Network, an information sharing network for coordinating between various federal agencies. The breach reportedly involved an older unclassified computer system, and was only discovered recently after occurring back in May. This is a developing story at the time of this report, and so far the main primary sources of this breach are two unidentified whistleblowers who leaked the story to the mainstream media. Following this leak, the DHS quietly confirmed that the breach did take place, but no further comment has been made regarding the national security implications of this incident, or who the culprit was.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) TWR Special Film Project Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan tracks the accelerating rise of Communist Democrats ahead of the midterms, from Kamala Harris courting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Ethiopian-born Congressional winner Melat Kiros unseating a 30-year Democrat incumbent in Colorado by running hard left and defending the 9/11 attacks on America. Bryan also covers Google co-founder Sergey Brin taking a 94% loss to exit New York real estate, the DOJ expelling a Cuban spy running a Leftist NGO, former CIA Director John Brennan filing a preemptive lawsuit ahead of his expected indictment, and egg producers settling price-fixing charges with 17 state attorneys general. On the global front, Iran's IRGC tightens its grip on negotiations as the Ayatollah's office signals resistance to any deal with the US, global shipping companies form convoys through the Strait of Hormuz, and South Africa is rocked by mass protests demanding African migrants go home. Plus, VP JD Vance takes on Pope Leo over immigration, Spain's Socialist government openly uses illegal alien amnesty as a political weapon against Catholics and conservatives, a Screwworm update warns pet owners to watch their animals, and Bryan releases a 14-minute Independence Day film tracing his family's journey west to Oregon in 1872. (Link Above) "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, Kamala Harris 2028, Zohran Mamdani, Communist Democrats, Melat Kiros Colorado, Diana DeGette, Sergey Brin New York real estate, John Brennan DOJ indictment, Cuban spy NGO Carlos Dominguez, egg price fixing DOJ settlement, Screwworm pets dogs, JD Vance Pope Leo immigration, Spain amnesty Pedro Sanchez, South Africa migrant protests, Strait of Hormuz shipping convoys, Iran IRGC negotiations, Ayatollah nuclear deal, Operation Epic Fury, Project Freedom, Trump midterm convention Dallas, Abdul el-Sayed Michigan, Thursday Headline Brief, Independence Day film, 250 years America
Today on The Gist, the alarming strategic ramifications of the $300 billion in indirect Gulf state investments heading to Iran as a ceasefire condition. Then, foreign policy expert Michael A. Cohen of the Stimson Center joins the show to discuss his co-authored report evaluating the hidden costs, failures, and hubris of recent U.S. military campaigns in Venezuela and Iran. Cohen breaks down why the Trump administration completely failed to anticipate second-order consequences like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, how the precision assassination of the Ayatollah counterproductively empowered pro-nuclear hardliners, and how Benjamin Netanyahu's domestic military overreach in Lebanon completely alienated his superpower benefactor. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ghost opens episode 115 on the day the Iran deal is officially ratified at Versailles, the Strait of Hormuz is declared open, and CENTCOM lifts the naval blockade entirely. But within hours, Israeli armor columns push north of the Litani River toward Nabatia, four IDF soldiers are killed including a battalion chief, and Iran cancels JD Vance's Geneva meeting in protest. Ghost walks through who actually signed the MOU for Iran (the head of parliament, not the Ayatollah, president, or foreign minister) and why that matters. The centerpiece of the episode is JD Vance's White House podium press conference, where he calls out Smotrich and Ben Gavir by name, reveals that two-thirds of Israel's defensive weapons are American-made and American-funded, and warns that Trump is the only world leader still sympathetic to Israel. Ghost frames this as the clearest American political statement on the US-Israel relationship in modern history. A US-Qatar brokered Lebanon ceasefire is reached Friday afternoon, but the IDF stays in its southern Lebanon security zone. Ghost closes with Naftali Bennett's new political vision for Israel, Laura Loomer calling for the AIPAC Tracker account to be banned, and his broader argument that Israel, Europe, and the Republican Party are all living off American taxpayers.
CannCon and Alpha Warrior dedicate most of the Thursday show to what may be the most consequential document signed during the Trump presidency. CannCon reads through every clause of the Iran memorandum of understanding live: Lebanon mentioned by name, Israel conspicuously absent as a signatory, $300 billion in reconstruction funded by the Gulf coalition and not American taxpayers, sanctions lifted, Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days, and an executive monitoring mechanism that CannCon and Alpha immediately identify as the Board of Peace. Alpha walks through his preplanning theory using Russian ship movements from August 2025 to argue Trump and Putin knew this was coming long before the first strike. Iran's president Pozheshkian signing rather than the Ayatollah is analyzed as a deliberate signal about which faction of the Iranian government Trump is dealing with. Alpha maps out the neocon meltdown and explains why every Panikon prediction from January 20, 2025 forward is batting zero. The B-52 crash at Edwards gets a detailed flight data analysis: Alpha notes the aircraft was descending at ten times the normal rate and left almost no wreckage on the runway, and neither he nor CannCon can explain the physics. Trump snubs Zelensky multiple times at the G7. Moscow drone hysteria is dismissed as propaganda.
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was apparently signed over the weekend, but the text remains a mystery to most. Donald Trump says he'll release it and even read it himself so nobody can misunderstand it. If it's such good news, though, why not put it out right now? Israel isn't a fan of it, nor are those who believe we've abandoned the Iranian people by making a deal with the IRGC. At the same time, there may be a silent majority that cares less about the politics and more about the price at the pump. And that's what caught my attention.Since the beginning of May, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the United States have fallen. Not by a little, but by a lot. The national average has gone from roughly $4.50 a gallon to $3.50. That happened while the strait was closed and before any memorandum of understanding was announced. The White House wasn't bragging about it. They weren't loudly telling Iran that the closure wasn't working. That made me think something else was going on.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.After digging through it, I've been able to dig up a few explanations. The most public, I'd argue, was the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Department of Energy released more than 53 million barrels as part of a broader international effort, bringing the reserve down to its lowest level since 1983. There were also reports that the United States was helping move oil out of the Gulf using some of the same techniques Iran has historically used to evade sanctions. American production remained high. Every hint of a peace deal pushed oil prices lower. Global demand softened. China sharply reduced its purchases on the open market. Alternative routes around Hormuz became more important. Gasoline inventories improved. All of it pushed prices down.If I rank the reasons, peace-talk optimism sits at the top. Strategic reserve releases bought time. American-supported workarounds moved real barrels. Demand destruction, especially with China stepping back, reduced pressure. Improved gasoline inventories helped. Some of the more speculative theories include sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, greater tolerance for shadow-fleet shipments, and alternate export routes making Hormuz less decisive than Iran hoped.What stands out is that there were more American incentives to get to the table than Iranian ones. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a temporary band-aid. Smuggling oil out of the Gulf is risky. Every day the Strait of Hormuz remained closed carried economic and military risks. That helps explain why the White House wanted a deal. Iran had incentives too, especially if China was no longer buying at previous levels, but the balance of pressure appears different than many expected.My assumption remains what it has been for weeks: there are multiple power centers inside Iran, and the biggest question is whether any deal can survive them. The Ayatollah is gone, much of Iran's leadership structure has been shattered, and the IRGC itself appears divided between factions willing to make a deal and hardliners who want to keep fighting. The memorandum of understanding may give us a clearer picture when we finally see it. Until then, the biggest question isn't whether a deal exists. It's whether anyone on the Iranian side can actually enforce it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:38 - Iran and Gas Prices00:31:47 - Update00:32:04 - UFC 250 Terrorism Plot00:37:46 - Russia-Ukraine00:39:48 - Primaries00:42:48 - Interview with Maria Curi01:11:46 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
What happens when a Jewish girl from Paris ends up face-to-face with the Ayatollah of Iran? This isn't a spy movie—it's the chilling reality of Catherine Perez-Shakdam | Go to https://boncharge.com and use code HERETICS to save 15%. In this episode, Catherine reveals how she successfully infiltrated the heart of one of the world's most secretive and dangerous regimes. From being held at blade-point in Yemen to being granted an audience with a man who believes he exercises the power of God, her story is as extraordinary as it is terrifying. But this isn't just about her survival. It's about the playbook. Get Catherine's book, The War Against G-d: https://amzn.eu/d/057VdTa8 Catherine breaks down the sophisticated psychological warfare being used to "boil the frog" in the West. She exposes how propaganda is laundered through our charities, schools, and media to silence dissent and dismantle our values from within. If you think the Iranian regime is contained within its borders, you are gravely mistaken. They are already here. Watch until the end to discover Catherine's chilling warning: If the regime falls in Iran, where does the machine go next? Chapters 0:00 – The Paris Girl Who Fooled the Ayatollah 1:05 – "I'm Jewish in Iran": The Ultimate Risk 2:22 – The Marriage That Became a Radicalization Trap 4:23 – Held at Blade-Point: "Convert or Bleed" 9:11 – The Goat in the Front Seat: Culture Shock in Yemen 13:10 – The Nobel Peace Prize Farce Exposed 19:21 – Setting the Trap: How I Infiltrated the IRGC 23:00 – Meeting George Galloway & The Propaganda Machine 25:30 – Inside the "Cult of Personality": Crying for the Leader 28:43 – Face-to-Face with the Ayatollah: "I Do What God Does" 32:19 – The Psychological Profile: How They Own You 35:14 – THE PLAYBOOK: How the Regime Infiltrates the West 38:43 – "Boiling the Frog": Why We No Longer Resist 41:43 – Grooming Gangs & The Silence of the West 44:02 – Chilling Rumors: What the Regime Really Thinks of the Leader 53:23 – Who is the Regime Laughing at the Most? 58:05 – The Training Camps Operating Under Our Noses 1:01:40 – The Chilling Reality: What Happens When the Regime Relocates? Hashtags #AndrewGold #Heretics #IranRegime #Infiltration #Ayatollah #Espionage #Propaganda #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Radicalization #IRGC #CatherinePerezShakdam #ThePlaybook #TruthExposed #DocumentaryInterview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A deal is a deal, but what kind of deal was this? Did Donald Trump accomplish anything in his nearly four-month war with Iran? Dr. Janice Stein is here for her regular Monday conversation. Also, a political resignation in Britain is considered a warning not just for that country but for all NATO countries -- it's time to prepare for a confrontation with Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report On today's program: Elon Musk is set to become the world's first billionaire as Space X launches its initial public offer today. A More Perfect Union explains how this sketchy IPO could destroy many people's 401(K) accounts. Heather 'Digby' Parton, columnist at Salon and publisher of the Hullabaloo blog, joins to recap the week's news. Topics include the war in Iran, midterm elections and more. In the Fun Half: CNN airs a compilation showing the 39 times that Donald Trump claimed that we a deal with Iran is imminent. Trillionaires Trump is now claiming that Strait of Hormuz has been open the whole time, but we just didn't know it because it was a secret. Shhhhh don't tell the Ayatollah. Department of Energy secretary Chris Wright admits under oath that he lied when he tweeted that the U.S. had successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz back in March. That kind of conflicts with Trump's claim that the strait has been open. Elissa Slotkin issues a press release stating that she believes that Michael Martin, a Trump pick for a U.S. district court, would be different from the president's other picks in that he will admit that Biden won the election in 2020 and that January 6 was an attack on the Capitol. Unfortunately for Slotkin, Martin answered those questions in the exact same fashion as all of Trump's other sycophantic nominees. Marco Rubio cites three examples of what make America so unique; our constitution, the moon landing and the UFC. We take a trip back to 2018 to watch Susan Collins on CNN promising that Bret Kavanaugh would not overturn Roe v Wade. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 DELETEME: Go to Leesa.com for the Early Access July 4th Sale 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.
In this segment, the hosts break down the mass confusion surrounding the Trump administration's erratic diplomatic statements regarding the ongoing war with Iran. The discussion zeroes in on a dizzying 24-hour news cycle where President Trump alternately threatened ferocious bombing campaigns and then abruptly declared the war "over," claiming to have reached a conceptual memorandum of understanding. The commentary highlights a stark disconnect between the White House and global reality, as Middle Eastern allies like Egypt and Israel, along with Iranian state media, quickly denied any knowledge of a finalized settlement. While Trump claims a breakthrough is on the horizon, the reality on the ground tells a far different story: the Ayatollah has publicly rejected the proposal, cyber warfare groups have breached digital infrastructure, and Iranian forces have resumed drone and missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The host concludes with a poignant warning from national security experts, emphasizing that a weak diplomatic framework fails to address Iran and China's hostile actions against American service members. Iran conflict, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Foreign policy, National security, Ayatollah Khamenei, Fox News, Drone warfare, Cyber attacks, Middle East diplomacy
President Trump and the Ayatollah have reportedly finally come to an agreement to end the war in Iran. Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons and a deal could be signed, on paper, as early as this week, in Europe. If this is truly the end, this marks a massive victory, not just for the U.S., but for the entire world!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Good news about judicial rulings on green energy and federal food assistance, legislative advancements on maternal healthcare and contraception, and good news about Donald's appearance at the Knicks game. Donald napped during the basketball finals. Donald's disastrous Meet The Press appearance. Will Donald become besties with the Ayatollah? And update from Albania on the Ivanka/Jared island purchase. Donald is revealing what he plans to do about the midterms. Mike Johnson says it's all about the vibes? How many times has Donald says a deal is a few days away? Elon Musk and Grok want to expose names of deepfake victims. Ballroom donors are getting huge government contracts. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by the Josh Joplin Group, Albert, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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