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Please hit subscribe and leave a 5-star rating. Click here to see Jen's book. https://a.co/d/2BfTxSq Click here to go to our Patreon Page. https://www.patreon.com/222ParanormalPodcast Click here to go to our website. https://www.222paranormal.com/ Click here to save on Clothing and home goods. https://poshmark.com/closet/happie22   In this episode of the 222 Paranormal Podcast, we dive—literally and figuratively—into one of the most enigmatic underwater discoveries of the 21st century: the Baltic Sea Anomaly. Found in 2011 by the Swedish diving team Ocean X, this strange, circular formation resting nearly 300 feet below the surface of the Baltic Sea has sparked countless theories, ranging from ancient lost civilizations and secret Nazi technology to crashed UFOs and natural geological formations. Join Joe and Jen as they explore the origins of the anomaly, the initial sonar images that captivated the world, and the persistent mystery that has only deepened over the years. Why does this object appear to have unnatural right angles, what looks like a ramp or staircase, and even what some believe is a landing skid? Is it simply an unusual rock formation shaped by glacial activity—or is it something far more ancient, intelligent, and unexplained? But that's just the beginning. The episode also takes you on a global journey beneath the waves to explore undersea ruins found across our planet—remnants of structures that challenge our understanding of history and human civilization. From the sunken city of Dwarka off the coast of India, said to be thousands of years older than previously believed human settlements, to the mysterious Yonaguni Monument off the coast of Japan with its seemingly carved steps and geometric patterns, we examine whether our ancestors may have left behind submerged legacies hidden beneath the oceans. Could these underwater formations be evidence of forgotten advanced civilizations—possibly even the fabled Atlantis? Or are these just products of natural erosion, misinterpretation, and wishful thinking? We weigh the evidence, challenge the assumptions, and ask the hard questions that keep the spirit of paranormal exploration alive. Also featured in this episode: The role of sonar imaging and how underwater anomalies are discovered. Debunking and defending the Baltic Sea Anomaly—what skeptics and believers are saying. Connections between rising sea levels and the loss of coastal civilizations. How tectonic shifts and climate changes might explain some underwater “ruins”—but not all. Whether you're a deep-sea diving enthusiast, a lover of lost civilizations, or just curious about one of the most fascinating unexplained phenomena of our time, this episode is sure to make you question what lies beneath the surface. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review—your support helps us continue bringing strange and compelling stories from the edge of the unknown. And if you've had your own underwater or anomaly encounter, we want to hear about it! Reach out on social media or visit our website at www.222paranormal.com. Stay weird. Stay curious. And keep exploring the unknown.

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history's strangest moments collide with the unexplained. I'm your host, Nik. It was April 1665. A quiet day along the shore of the Baltic Sea. Fishermen cast their lines near the German town of Stralsund, as they had for centuries. Salt in the air. Nets in the water. Nothing unusual—until they looked up and saw ships—not in the water, but in the sky. Dozens of them. Moving, maneuvering, and even firing at each other. A battle. In broad daylight. Overhead. And then… a dark object emerged. It hovered. It shimmered. It terrified.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers each story with atmosphere, depth, and cinematic storytelling. Episodes are short and binge-worthy — perfect for curious minds on the go. In just 5 to 10 minutes, listeners are pulled into carefully researched accounts that blend historical context, eyewitness testimony, and chilling details. The series moves between eras and continents, uncovering not only the famous cases you've heard of, but also the forgotten incidents that deserve a closer look. Each story is treated with respect, skepticism, and wonder — offering both seasoned enthusiasts and casual listeners something fresh to consider. Whether it's a 15th-century sky battle over Europe, a cryptid sighting in a remote forest, or a modern-day abduction report from rural America, Brief Encounters is your guide through the shadows of our world — and the stories that refuse to be explained.UFO Chronicles Podcast can be found on all podcast players and on the website: https://ufochroniclespodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Welcome to Brief Encounters—where history's strangest moments collide with the unexplained. I'm your host, Nik. It was April 1665. A quiet day along the shore of the Baltic Sea. Fishermen cast their lines near the German town of Stralsund, as they had for centuries. Salt in the air. Nets in the water. Nothing unusual—until they looked up and saw ships—not in the water, but in the sky. Dozens of them. Moving, maneuvering, and even firing at each other. A battle. In broad daylight. Overhead. And then… a dark object emerged. It hovered. It shimmered. It terrified.Brief Encounters is a tightly produced, narrative podcast that dives headfirst into the world of UFO sightings, the paranormal, cryptids, myths, and unexplained legends. From ancient sky wars to modern close encounters, each episode takes listeners on a journey through some of the most mysterious and compelling cases in human history. Whether it's a well-documented military sighting or an eerie village legend whispered across generations, Brief Encounters delivers each story with atmosphere, depth, and cinematic storytelling. Episodes are short and binge-worthy — perfect for curious minds on the go. In just 5 to 10 minutes, listeners are pulled into carefully researched accounts that blend historical context, eyewitness testimony, and chilling details. The series moves between eras and continents, uncovering not only the famous cases you've heard of, but also the forgotten incidents that deserve a closer look. Each story is treated with respect, skepticism, and wonder — offering both seasoned enthusiasts and casual listeners something fresh to consider. Whether it's a 15th-century sky battle over Europe, a cryptid sighting in a remote forest, or a modern-day abduction report from rural America, Brief Encounters is your guide through the shadows of our world — and the stories that refuse to be explained.UFO Chronicles Podcast can be found on all podcast players and on the website: https://ufochroniclespodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

To protect the strategically vital Baltic Sea, NATO must adopt a fully integrated strategy that combines resilience and deterrence. Host Bill Hamblet interviews Commander Stefan Lundqvist, Royal Swedish Navy, and Julian Pawlak about their article in the May issue.

Europa befolkades i flera vågor av invandrande jägare, bönder och senare indoeuropeiska herdar under tiotusentals år. Vandringsmönstren skiljer sig också åt mellan kvinnor och män där vandrande jägare skaffade barn med bofasta bondekvinnor.När våra förfäder kom till Europa från Mellersta Östern var kontinenten befolkad av neandertalare sedan flera hundra tusen år tillbaka. Våra förfäder, homo sapiens, förmåga att kommunicera gjorde det möjligt för dem att leva i större grupper, upprätthålla nätverk och organisera kultplatser. De tog också med sig förmågan att utrycka sig med konst och dans. Homo sapiens blev med tiden slutet för neandertalarna.I detta avsnitt av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med Karin Bojs som är vetenskapsjournalist och författare. Aktuell med boken Europas mödrar – De senaste 43 000 åren.Europa har befolkades i urtiden i tre vågor: först kom istidsjägarna för 43 000 år sedan, med start för 8 000 år sedan anlände bönderna från Mellersta Östern och sedan för 4800 år sedan kom en våg av herdar från stepperna i Östern. Människorna kom gående och även längs kusterna med båtar.Kvinnornas roll i historien har tidigt osynliggjorts av att organiska material som textiler försvinner, medans stenyxor överlever i årtusenden. Men DNA-tekniken gör det möjligt att förstå den tidiga människans historia på ett nytt sätt.Bild: Venus från Willendorf från Wiens naturhistoriska museum, Wikipedia, Public Domain.Musik: Electra to the Baltic Sea av Giuseppe Rizzo, Storyblock AudioLyssna också på Språkens historia – från proto-indoeuropeiska till rinkebysvenska Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Hunt traverses the spine of the Curonian Spit in the Baltic Sea, and learns how its sands—anchored by forest roots for millennia—began to move rapidly and swallow villages in the eighteenth century when woodlands and sacred groves were systematically clear-cut for timber. Though halted through engineering and reforestation, the dunes are now eroding under human footsteps, and spilling into the lagoon they border. As he witnesses how quickly landscapes are changed by our own hands, Nick asks if the challenge is not in reversing the damage we've done, but in remembering humility before the forces of the Earth. Read the essay. Discover more stories from our latest print edition, Volume 5: Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent events have solidified the Baltic Sea as an area of critical strategic importance. It serves as a vital maritime trading route, hosts considerable networks of Critical Undersea Infrastructure (CUI), and holds significant potential for the development of new sources of energy. As a result, it is also an area which is highly vulnerable to the increasingly prevalent threat of hybrid attacks – that is, attacks just below the threshold of kinetic warfare, which blur the lines between peace and conflict, such as the sabotage of critical infrastructure.

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 262The Saint of the day is Saint Adalbert of PragueSaint Adalbert of Prague's Story Opposition to the Good News of Jesus did not discourage Adalbert, who is now remembered with great honor in the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Germany. Born to a noble family in Bohemia, he received part of his education from Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg. At the age of 27, he was chosen as bishop of Prague. Those who resisted his program of clerical reform forced him into exile eight years later. In time, the people of Prague requested his return as their bishop. Within a short time, however, he was exiled again after excommunicating those who violated the right of sanctuary by dragging a woman accused of adultery from a church and murdering her. After a short ministry in Hungary, he went to preach the Good News to people living near the Baltic Sea. He and two companions were martyred by pagan priests in that region. Adalbert's body was immediately ransomed and buried in the Gniezno, Poland, cathedral. In the mid-11th century his relics were moved to Saint Vitus Cathedral in Prague. His liturgical feast is celebrated on April 23. Reflection Preaching the Good News can be dangerous work whether the audience is already baptized or not. Adalbert fearlessly preached Jesus' gospel and received a martyr's crown for his efforts. Similar zeal has created modern martyrs in many places, especially in Central and South America. Some of those martyrs grew up in areas once evangelized by Adalbert. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Harvard ripped Trump a new one in a brutal rejection of his unlawful threats.Then, on the rest of the menu, the men behind developing a Christian Nationalist community in rural Tennessee insist 'this country belongs to Jesus,' not the Jews; in a televised interview, Trump's interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin, blamed the "crazy Black ladies" for his firing from CNN several years ago; and, department officials say ICE Barbie Kristi Noem's DHS cosplaying has interfered with agency operations.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Hungary passed a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events; and, Swedish authorities did not find any evidence that a Chinese-flagged ship in the Baltic Sea intentionally damaged two undersea cables last year.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

May the road rise to meet you. My note from a slow coach this week reflects on Baltic endorphins, some internal torment due to a decision made by my past self that my present self didn't appreciate, and a poem contemplating whether adventure is always just around the corner. It's an excerpt from a journal entry a couple of weeks ago when I was in Finland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_VzkTNi53E I'm still feeling invigorated from last night's dip in the Baltic Sea. I don't know if it's the exhilaration of spending 90 seconds in 4-degree (Celsius) water or the satisfaction I feel from following through on my intention. Something caught me when I looked across the water a few days ago—a pull I couldn't ignore. The idea of getting in the water was great. Until it was time to do it. What was I thinking? The two hours leading up to my plunge were filled with antsy-pantsy pacing and flip-flopping. I was not amused by my decision. Still, I knew that if I didn't go through with it, the regret of missing this opportunity would far outweigh the momentary despair of doing something I knew would be wildly rewarding (once I resurfaced and was safely ensconced in the sauna—my happy place). This morning's inner calm is a blend of satisfaction and physical aliveness. The sauna not only offered a delightful reward for completing my challenge but also enhanced the experience. The contrast of fire and ice creates a unique sensation. Forever on the horizon This morning, I am returning to the list of phrases and ideas we developed at the start of our month of “Adventure” in The Haven. I had intended to use one each morning in my journal practice, but it hasn't happened yet. No problem, I am up for it today. Now. I spin the wheel, and it throws “Adventure is waiting just beyond view” onto the screen. I don't think it's a saying, but it feels familiar. Similar to the idea that adventure (or growth) lies on the other side of your comfort zone. I've always had a complex relationship with these platitudinal sayings. They carry kernels of truth for particular situations but are often espoused as universal, all-encompassing statements of fact. May the branch rise to meet them My eyes are drawn through the window. My first coffee of the day is on the cabinet beside me. Adventure is waiting just beyond view. Those words feel coarse to me here. Itchy. Like an irritant on my skin. I can see a squirrel moving effortlessly through the trees and a crow perched on a breeze-flexed branch above, and I wonder if they ever wonder about these things. It's tempting to get caught up in the assumption that everything good is just beyond view. It's the engine of consumer culture, the ideology of endless striving. Like a perpetual mirage, we see the reward, but it moves further as we get closer. "Just a little further" becomes a mantra in the meditation of hustle. Advice is cheap and contradictory. I am interested in how we can develop a more nuanced and healthy relationship with growth, purpose, and flow in life. If adventure is forever around the corner, what am I overlooking right here? To feel settled without settling and expectant without expecting. Isn't this moment the adventure that was just around the corner from that previous one? I think of the old blessing: “May the road rise to meet you.” Maybe that's the real adventure—the road meeting us where we are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjJXAL40MC4 May the flow rise to meet you From the edge of this perch,I strain my neck to watch a squirreldart, weightless, certain of the branchesthat will reach out and catch herwith every flight, twist, and descent. Is it true that I can find anAdventure waiting just beyond view? If I round the corner.If I push the button.If I make the call.If I am patient.If I lead.If I trust the process.If I take a step.If I listen.If I dare.If I follow.If I let this grow.If I am brave.If I am gentle.

Returning for the full hour will be Dr. Sebastian Bruns.Sebastian is a seapower expert and maritime strategist. His current project as Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Policy Kiel University (ISPK) is “NATO Maritime Strategies and Naval Operations since 1985”, a multi-year effort to explore the Alliance's maritime and naval roles between the late Cold War and today. Sebastian is the founder of the Kiel International Seapower Symposium (KISS), the Baltic Sea Strategy Forum (BSSF), the “Dreizack” young voices in maritime research workshop, and the ISPK Seapower publication series (NOMOS). From 2021-2022, Dr. Bruns served as the inaugural John McCain-Fulbright Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, teaching Baltic Sea security and U.S. naval strategy to Midshipmen at the Political Science Department. He is a former Congressional staffer (then-Rep. Todd Young, IN-09), a fellow at the Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences, and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre.ShowlinksHow much do Nato members spend on defense?Kiel Seapower.West-up map of the Baltic.Kaliningrad.German-Norwegian submarine program.SummaryIn this episode, Sal and Mark welcome Dr. Sebastian Bruhn to discuss the evolving security landscape in the Baltic Sea region, particularly in light of recent Russian activities. They explore NATO's response, the historical context of the Baltic, and the implications of the Kaliningrad exclave. The conversation also touches on the concept of the 'NATO lake', the challenges of gray zone tactics, and the future of naval cooperation and shipbuilding partnerships within NATO.TakeawaysThe Baltic Sea is experiencing increased military activity due to Russian threats.Kaliningrad's strategic position poses significant risks to NATO operations.The concept of the 'NATO lake' may lead to complacency in security measures.Gray zone tactics are complicating maritime security in the Baltic.NATO spending is increasing, particularly among Baltic nations.Germany's naval capabilities are being modernized but remain limited.Coast Guards are playing a crucial role in detaining shadow fleet vessels.Transatlantic shipbuilding partnerships are becoming more important.Historical context is vital for understanding current Baltic security dynamics.Chapters00:00: Introduction to NATO's Maritime North03:40: The Baltic Sea: A Strategic Overview10:04: Historical Context and Current Threats18:38: Kaliningrad: A Geopolitical Challenge21:27: Russian Military Capabilities in the Baltic29:00: Gray Zone Tactics and Hybrid Warfare29:27: Historical Context of Naval Warfare31:40: NATO Spending and Defense Strategies39:17: The Role of Coast Guards in Maritime Security44:40: Bureaucracy and Naval Operations48:03: International Collaboration in Shipbuilding53:15: Maritime Domain Awareness and NATO's Role

So 2024 was packed with wild archaeological discoveries that totally shook up what we thought we knew. One of the coolest? The "Blinkerwall" — an underwater structure in the Baltic Sea that's over 10,000 years old and might've been a reindeer trap built by ancient hunter-gatherers. Researchers also found an ancient Chinese city that was way more advanced than expected, complete with surprisingly modern-looking infrastructure. In Egypt, new tombs revealed some unusual burial practices and artifacts we've never seen before. And in South America, a strange network of stone lines turned out to be part of an ancient communication system. It's been a year of serious "wait, what?!" moments in archaeology. Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Dodecahedron Aventicum: By Woudloper, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Pentdod gruen neu anim: By Lokilech, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Located on the border with Russia, the Estonian city of Narva could be Russian President Vladimir Putin's ideal spot if he were to plan an invasion. Only a bridge separates the two countries. The population is divided: while some members of the town's Russian-speaking community are nostalgic for their Soviet-era past, others fear Moscow's war ambitions. In view of a potential attack, Estonian civilians are undergoing military training and preparing for all possible outcomes. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

When two Internet cables in the Baltic Sea were reported as broken last November, researchers at the RIPE NCC turned to RIPE Atlas to examine the damage. In this episode, Emile Aben discusses what his analysis uncovered about the impact of these and similar incidents in the months that followed, and how the Internet remained resilient against them.Show notes00:44 - TeleGeography build and maintain massive data sets that are used to monitor, forecast, and map the telecommunications industry. Their submarine cable map is a valuable resource in tracking Internet cable incidents.00:52 - Some early reports on these incidents from Mobile Europe, Reuters, The Register01:08 - Visual guide from the Guardian exploring circumstances surrounding incidents in the Baltic Sea.01:13 - RIPE Atlas01:36 - On RIPE Labs: Does the Internet Route Around Damage? - Baltic Sea Cable Cuts; A Deep Dive Into the Baltic Sea Cable Cuts02:13 - First episode of the RIPE Labs podcast: Measuring Damage on the Internet03:14 - Emile's earlier articles on the Ukraine: The Ukrainian Internet05:25 - RIPE Atlas anchors12:40 - Help expand RIPE Atlas coverage! Learn more about what's involved in hosting a RIPE Atlas anchor.27:05 - The Internet in North Korea - Hanging by a Single Thread?32:50 - Lord Kelvin said both that "To measure is to know" and "If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the BBC World Service: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has passed $100bn in annual revenue for the first time, putting Elon Musk’s Tesla in second place. Also, a visit to Europe’s biggest construction site in the south of Denmark: a $7.5bn tunnel being built under the Baltic Sea to Germany.

From the BBC World Service: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has passed $100bn in annual revenue for the first time, putting Elon Musk’s Tesla in second place. Also, a visit to Europe’s biggest construction site in the south of Denmark: a $7.5bn tunnel being built under the Baltic Sea to Germany.

Interview with Nick Thompson on Undersea Cables - 22:20 This week is our second episode with Kelly's new co-host, Tristen Naylor, a non-resident fellow at ISD. Read more about Tristen on our website: https://isd.georgetown.edu/profile/tristen-naylor/ Kelly and Tristen analyze the recent conflict in South Sudan and Canadian politics, as well as the latest developments in Ukraine. Kelly then turns to Nick Thompson for an update on threats to undersea cables, including recent sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea. They discuss how nations are strengthening their naval defenses and the challenges of attributing attacks to specific actors. Nick Thompson is a former CIA Paramilitary Case Officer and Naval Special Warfare Development Group operator. With over 20 years of experience in the national security space, Nick has conducted countless clandestine operations and combat deployments with a primary focus on the Middle East and Asia. He now works in Washington, D.C. at Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology company, seeking to bring cutting-edge capability to intelligence and defense professionals. The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on March 17, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

It's Wednesday, March 19th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Pakistan court annulled forced marriage of Christian girl to Muslim man A court in Pakistan issued an historic ruling in favor of a Christian woman last month. Shahida Bibi was 11 years old when her mother eloped with a Muslim man who then “gave” Bibi to his brother. She faced years of abuse and coercion and gave birth to two children. She was also forced into an Islamic marriage once she turned 18. Thankfully, a court annulled the forced marriage. Alliance Defending Freedom commented, “While these forced conversions and marriage abuses happen across the globe, they are especially prevalent in Pakistan. In coordination with our allied lawyers in the country, we are taking every step possible to prevent these situations from occurring.” Pakistan is ranked eighth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  Bible sales nearly double United Kingdom Bible sales have nearly doubled in the United Kingdom, reports The Times. Between 2019 and 2024, the sale of Bibles increased 87% from 2.69 million British pounds to 5.02 million pounds.  Publishers credit this increased demand to the spiritual interest of young people. Sam Richardson, with The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, said, “Atheism, once considered by modern society to be the view of most rational adults, no longer seems to carry the same weight or appeal. Young people — Gen Z in particular — are statistically far less likely to identify as atheists than their parents.” Psalm 119:9 asks, “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.” Putin agreed to limited ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine during a call with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday.  For 30 days, Russia said it would halt strikes on energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine. This falls short of a complete 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine has agreed to.  Trump wrote on Truth Social, “My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one. … We will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine.” Appearing on the Real Clear Politics Radio Show, reporter Phil Wegman, offered a fascinating boxing analogy. Listen. WEGMAN: “What is absent from this readout between Trump and Putin is any type of fireworks. Both Trump and Putin, they know each other. They're known entities, and while Trump isn't as aggressive in his description of the Russian dictator, he doesn't trust the guy. That much is clear from his moves on arming the Ukrainians during his first term, from his moves on Nord Stream. (Look at the map here) “I think this is just two folks who know each other pretty well, who are circling one another before they get into the ring and actually begin trading diplomatic blows to get this thing to an end.” By the way, Nord Stream is a network of offshore natural gas pipelines which run under the Baltic Sea, from Russia all the way to Germany (759 miles), to provide Western Europe with natural gas. Trump sides with church in zoning case The Trump administration is backing a church in a case over religious discrimination with a California city. The city of Santa Ana denied a request by Anchor Stone Christian Church to operate in the city's professional district. The city's zoning laws make it difficult for churches, but not other groups like museums or art galleries, to operate in the district. The U.S. Department of Justice supports the church, accusing the city leaders of Santa Ana of violating the federal law by giving less favorable treatment to religious assemblies.  Environmental Protection Agency rolls out biggest deregulation ever The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history last week. The agency announced 31 actions aimed at unleashing American energy, lowering the cost of living for American families, and giving power back to states to make their own decisions. The agency's administrator, Lee Zeldin, said, “Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen. We are driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion to drive down cost of living for American families, unleash American energy, bring auto jobs back to the U.S., and more.” Missouri AG to Planned Parenthood: No more Abortion Kill Pills Missouri is cracking down on chemical abortions in the state. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a cease-and-desist order to Planned Parenthood last week.  Bailey noted, “This order is a necessary enforcement mechanism to prevent Planned Parenthood from continuing to disregard Missouri law and to protect the health and safety of Missouri women. Planned Parenthood has a documented history of subverting state law, including failure to file complication reports.” Two astronauts returned after 9 months stranded in space And finally … SPACEX ANNOUNCER: “And splashdown. Crew Nine, back on Earth.  (applause and cheers) Butch, Suni, on behalf of SpaceX, welcome home!” two NASA astronauts headed back to Earth yesterday after spending an unexpected nine months aboard the International Space Station.   Last June, they anticipated only an 8-day stay. They languished in space for 286 days – 35 times longer than the initially scheduled mission. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had planned on a short mission last spring. However, the Boeing Starliner crew capsule that took them to space encountered technical issues, stranding them on the space station.  The astronauts returned thanks to a SpaceX Freedom capsule.  The capsule entered our atmosphere at 17,500 miles per hour.  The heat shield brought the speed down to 350 miles per hour. And then the four parachutes, which opened at 6,500 feet above Earth, lowered the speed to 119 miles per hour, enabling the capsule to land gently at 15 miles per hour in the Gulf of America off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida. During an interview on board the space station, Wilmore shared his Christian faith. WILMORE: “My feeling on all of this goes back to my faith. It's bound in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is working out His plan and His purposes for His glory throughout all of humanity. And how that plays into our lives is significant and important, and however that plays out, I am content because I understand that. I understand that He's at work in all things.” Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, March 19th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Laurent welcomes Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, to discuss Energy Security, Resilience and Flexibility though the impact of E-Mobility.Energy Security has become a critical issue, especially with the recent sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea by Russian and Chinese vessels, extreme weather events knocking out a third of the Irish Grid, and Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.Kristian shares the story of his harrowing visit to a power plant in Ukraine, where DTEK engineers are bravely working through air raids every day to keep the lights on. The conversation expands to cover all aspects of Energy Security as we enter the Age of Electricity, exploring both cyber and physical measures that can be taken to protect energy systems.The discussion also touches on the latest advancements in E-Mobility, including how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can provide additional security and offer consumers a chance to earn more revenue.Eurelectric represents a strong, forward-thinking industry that exemplifies resilience and solidarity in the face of challenges.  Join us at Power Summit Brussels 3 and 4 June to discuss those topics and many othersHome - Eurelectric Power Summit 2025

Valerie's Ancestors from the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea have passed on their sanctity for Sauna to future generations! Val shares with us some of her vast knowledge about sauna and we discuss our mutual love for this ancient and sacred tradition! Me and Val met originally in Sweden on Seidr training (Nordic Shamanism) with our teacher Imelda Almqvist!! ** Some of things in today's episode are:What is a Sauna?How is the Sauna part of our Soul Landscape?Why and When a sauna is used? i.e. ceremonies, childbirth, healing illness, bodily cleansing, relaxation, social life Sauna as the House of Our AncestorsHow the Sauna relates to The RunesThe actual health benefits of the Sauna and Infar red Sauna.** For any Nordic Nerds in the audience, the BIG book in question is 'Viking Dynasties: Thge Royal Families of Lejre and Uppsala Between Archeology and Text'!!Val's Labyrinth retreat in June!https://www.wetravel.com/trips/a-swedish-midsummer-labyrinth-retreat-mongata-23437371Val's website: www.mongata.org

On episode 30 of the livestream Ryan and Suzanne break down the latest UFO news, including:- Woody Harrelson's childhood UFO encounter revealed.- There is allegedly NO "triangle UFO emerging from the ocean" photo.- "Federal Task Farce" wants Elizondo and Grusch in a SCIF together.- Updates on the Baltic Sea anomaly.And Ryan and Suzanne conduct a fun "Ask Us Anything"! DoD documents released to the Black Vault: https://documents2.theblackvault.com/documents/osd/21-F-0299.pdfBook Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskiesByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQPayPal: Sprague51@hotmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/NTkmuwyB4FBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryansprague.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/SomewhereSkiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereskiespod/Order Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4Order Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYCStore: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12URead Ryan's articles at: https://medium.com/@ryan-sprague51Opening Theme Song by SeptembryoCopyright © 2025 Ryan Sprague. All rights reservedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Undersea cables form the backbone of global communication, with over 95% of global internet traffic relying on hundreds of fibre-optic cables criss-crossing the globe. But recent incidents such as disruption to cables in the Baltic Sea have highlighted concerns over their security and raised the possibility of ‘grey zone warfare'. The Inquiry examines who owns and runs this vast global network, what happens when things go wrong, and what the future holds for underseas cables. Are they powerful enough to sustain future communications, and what role could quantum technology play in their future? Presenter: Gary O'Donoghue Producer: Dan Hardoon and Vicky Carter Researcher: Katie Morgan Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey Technical producer: James Bradshaw Editor: Tara McDermott Contributors: Lane Burdette, Research Analyst, TeleGeography  Jovan Kurbali, Director of the Diplo Foundation and Head of Geneva Internet Platform Erin L Murphy,  Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington D.C. Kristine Berzina, Managing Director at the German Marshall Fund, Washington D.C.Image credit: Boris Horvat via Getty Images

On the GZERO World Podcast, we're bringing you two starkly different views on Ukraine's future and European security. First, Ian Bremmer speaks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže about the growing security threats facing the Baltics—from cyberattacks and disinformation to undersea sabotage in the Baltic Sea. When an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet recently severed a vital power cable between Estonia and Finland, it was a stark reminder of how hybrid warfare is playing out beyond the battlefield. Braže warns that Putin's ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine, aiming to weaken US alliances and destabilize Europe. She also pushes back against claims that Ukraine's NATO ambitions provoked the war, calling them “complete nonsense,” and outlines why Latvia is boosting its defense spending to 5% of GDP.The conversation then shifts to Moscow, where Bremmer speaks with former Russian colonel and ex-Carnegie Moscow Center director Dmitri Trenin. Once considered a pro-Western voice, Trenin's views now align closely with the Kremlin. He argues that the fate of Ukraine should be decided primarily by Russia and the United States—not Ukraine or Europe.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Baiba Braže & Dmitri Trenin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

On the GZERO World Podcast, we're bringing you two starkly different views on Ukraine's future and European security. First, Ian Bremmer speaks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže about the growing security threats facing the Baltics—from cyberattacks and disinformation to undersea sabotage in the Baltic Sea. When an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet recently severed a vital power cable between Estonia and Finland, it was a stark reminder of how hybrid warfare is playing out beyond the battlefield. Braže warns that Putin's ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine, aiming to weaken US alliances and destabilize Europe. She also pushes back against claims that Ukraine's NATO ambitions provoked the war, calling them “complete nonsense,” and outlines why Latvia is boosting its defense spending to 5% of GDP.The conversation then shifts to Moscow, where Bremmer speaks with former Russian colonel and ex-Carnegie Moscow Center director Dmitri Trenin. Once considered a pro-Western voice, Trenin's views now align closely with the Kremlin. He argues that the fate of Ukraine should be decided primarily by Russia and the United States—not Ukraine or Europe.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Baiba Braže & Dmitri Trenin Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

21WIRE LIVE midweek edition host Patrick Henningsen talks with independent researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, about new evidence in the Nord Stream sabotage investigation detailed in his new article, "Nord Stream Revelation: Submarines in the NATO Lake". We raises critical questions regarding the saboteur's tactical operation, raising the possibility that submarines were involved in the Nord Stream sabotage. Were the Naval surface activities in the Baltic Sea a mere representation of the covered activities below? All this and more.   READ & SHARE Freddie's article: "Nord Stream Revelation: Submarines in the NATO Lake" https://21stcenturywire.com/2025/02/26/nord-stream-revelation-submarines-in-the-nato-lake/  OUR FEATURED MUSIC ARTISTS: Joseph Arthur: https://josepharthur.bandcamp.com/ Red Rumble: https://www.youtube.com/@RedRumbleBand Peter Conway: https://www.peterconway.net/ SUPPORT OUR MEDIA PLATFORM HERE: https://21w.co/support VISIT OUR AFFILIATE SPONSORS: New Dawn Magazine - world's best independent print publication:https://21w.co/nd203 Health Solutions - Shop at Clive de Carle: https://21w.co/shop-clive FOLLOW OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL: https://t.me/My21wire Countdown Music:Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] - Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c  

Today, Martha, Les, Morgan, and Andrew dive into the growing threat to undersea cables—critical infrastructure carrying 95% of global internet traffic. From Taiwan detaining a Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of sabotage to Chinese and Russian-linked ships damaging cables in the Baltic Sea, these incidents highlight a dangerous pattern of grey-zone warfare.Are China and Russia testing Western response thresholds? How prepared is the U.S. to respond to these attacks? And what steps should the Trump administration take to deter future sabotage and protect critical infrastructure?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-undersea-cable-penghu-islands-china-14bfd6ddad184d77ae45068fee9b37d2 https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/asia/taiwan-detains-ship-undersea-cable-intl-hnk/index.html Follow our experts on Twitter: @lestermunson@marthamillerdc@AndrewBorene@morganlroachLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/PJVPqdtUVDE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. Another merchant ship under the control of the Chinese Communist Party has apparently been responsible for cutting an important piece of undersea infrastructure. On this occasion the location was close to home, in waters near a Taiwanese island. And, as has been the case as far away as the Baltic Sea, the damage was done by the vessel's anchor to a key fiber optic cable. Sometimes, the disruption was to an energy pipeline. National security sophisticates describe such incidents as “gray zone” actions, meaning they don't rise to the level of actual warfare. But that is just a rationale justifying inaction on the part of the nations impacted. In fact, these are acts of war. They are part of a military doctrine that calls for “shaping the battlefield” in preparation for hostilities and can confer a possibly decisive advantage on the perpetrating party. In a memo on Friday, President Trump described the Chinese Communist Party's PRC as a “foreign adversary.” He has initiated financial warfare steps aimed at ending our underwriting of this enemy. They can't be implemented soon enough. This is Frank Gaffney.

The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in some of Russia’s neighbors on the Baltic Sea. John Yang speaks with NBC News producer Joel Seidman and correspondent Kevin Tibbles for more about their film. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in some of Russia’s neighbors on the Baltic Sea. John Yang speaks with NBC News producer Joel Seidman and correspondent Kevin Tibbles for more about their film. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Many in Sweden are concerned as 'superpower-politics' returns to the international stage. Meanwhile, the Swedish government advocates keeping a cool head - or having 'ice in the stomach'. In this edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear reactions and analysis what it could mean for Sweden that the US and Russia are talking on the future of Ukraine - without either Ukraine or Europe involved.We'll also check in with Swedish Radio's local channel in Blekinge for an update on the big oil spill in the Baltic Sea 18 months ago. This week, a report into what went wrong was published.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Mitchell CordnerProducer: Kris Boswell

AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on Swedish authorities investigating a demaged cable in the Baltic Sea.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Republican Members of Congress are getting destroyed by their own voters at Town Halls.Then, on the rest of the menu, Judge Dale Ho has a very messy docket connected to New York's criminal mayor; actual US Marshals are peeved that Marshal badges were handed out to Musk's security guards like candy; and, a small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave after a grand jury reported it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency.”After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Ukrainian man has been sentenced to eight years in a Poland prison for planning sabotage on Russia's behalf; and, Sweden is investigating another damaged cable by the Russia ghost fleet in the Baltic Sea.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In the last two years, there have been at least four incidents of damaged underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Be it Russian deliberate sabotage or accidents, NATO is looking for ways to enhance Europe's maritime security.In this episode, Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House's Europe Programme, to discuss what Europe can do to protect its waters. We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

War in Ukraine key top at Munich Security Conference.  NATO countries patrol Baltic Sea, where underwater power and internet cables keep getting damaged.  Federal Conservatives are strategizing how best to respond to a shifting political landscape. Looking to "Canuckify" your podcast feed? Check out the Sounds Good newsletter: https://lnk.to/soundsgood-feb13 

Day 1,083.Today, we look to the Baltic Sea, where a Russian Shadow tanker exploded in “man-made incident”, as states disconnect the cables between Russia and Europe's power grid. Plus, Trump claims to have spoken to Vladimir Putin.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on XWith thanks to Tatiana Podchernina (Founder, Kharkiv Aid). tatiana_podchernina on IG.Content Referenced:Trump reveals he's spoken with Putin by phone (New York Post):https://nypost.com/2025/02/08/us-news/trump-and-putin-in-talks-to-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/Baltic Nations Switch Off Russian Power Grid (The Moscow Times):https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/08/baltic-nations-switch-off-russian-power-grid-a87916Russia's fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/2bb87769-805a-4270-bab2-2382e0b84cecAmerica's Soft Power Retreat (The New Yorker):https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/the-rise-of-chinas-soft-power Learn more about Tatiana's organisation:https://www.instagram.com/kharkiv_aid_officeSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a British submarine surfaced in the North Sea to warn off a Russian spy vessel sailing just 45 miles from the British mainland, a series of shadowy maritime sabotage incidents burst onto the front pages and into public consciousness. In the past year undersea cables vital to European digital infrastructure have been targeted for damage - most notably in the Baltic Sea. With blame difficult to pinpoint, suspicion has fallen on Russia, which Western security services have warned is engaged in ‘hybrid warfare' - utilising sabotage, cyber attacks and other non-military hostile acts - in a bid to weaken NATO countries and destabilise Western democracies.  In the latest episode of This Is Not A Drill, Gavin Esler discusses the threat to European infrastructure from undersea sabotage with Sophia Besch, a senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. And to assess the wider threat from potential hybrid warfare operations we hear from Ian Bond, deputy director of the Centre for European Reform. • Go to http://proton.me/notadrill to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni, the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to Incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming to you from the same room in Risky Business headquarters Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news. They talk through: Sonicwall firewalls hand out remote code exec like candy Mastercard make a slapstick-grade mistake with their DNS The data breach at PowerSchool and other niche SaaS providers Academic research proposes taking down Europe's power grid Apple CPUs get a new speculative execution side channel And much, much more. This week's episode is sponsored by Push Security, who make an identity security product that runs inside browsers. Luke Jennings joins to discuss some of the pitfalls of federated authentication, like attackers using unexpected identity providers to log in to your apps. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes SonicWall warns hackers targeting critical vulnerability in SMA 1000 series appliances | Cybersecurity Dive MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years – Krebs on Security Data breach hitting PowerSchool looks very, very bad - Ars Technica OpenAI rival DeepSeek limits registration after ‘large-scale malicious attacks' | The Record from Recorded Future News Hackers imitate Kremlin-linked group to target Russian entities | The Record from Recorded Future News UK to examine undersea cable vulnerability as Russian spy ship spotted in British waters | The Record from Recorded Future News Questions grow over whether Baltic Sea cable damage was sabotage or accidental | The Record from Recorded Future News Researchers say new attack could take down the European power grid - Ars Technica At least $69 million stolen from crypto platform Phemex in suspected cyberattack | The Record from Recorded Future News BreachForums admin to be resentenced after appeals court slams supervised release | The Record from Recorded Future News Apple chips can be hacked to leak secrets from Gmail, iCloud, and more - Ars Technica Apple fixes zero-day flaw affecting all devices | TechCrunch I'm Lovin' It: Exploiting McDonald's APIs to hijack deliveries and order food for a penny Government websites vanish under Trump, from the Constitution to DEI Trail of Bits: Director, Technical Marketing Push Security: Security Researcher (remote in the USA) A new class of phishing: Verification phishing and cross-IdP impersonation

The ECDC has declared January cervical cancer awareness month which we support 100%. We also want encourage local skeptical actions such as speaking up when companies promote nonsense and Pontus gives us an example of how easy it can be, if you just take a few minutes and speak up. We also mention that the planets are lined up in a cool way at the moment, so turn your eyes to the skies! In TWISH we hear about Vladimir Bekhterev who was at least as significant in psychology as Pavlov was, but made the mistake to talk badly about Stalin and as a result was almost entirely written out of history. Then, we look at the news:INTERNATIONAL: It's confirmed: 2024 was the first year with an average temperature 1.5°C above pre-industrial levelsINTERNATIONAL: Pro-Russia disinformation pops up on BlueSkyBALTIC SEA: Damaged cables in Baltic Sea not Russian sabotage?EU: X asked to disclose internal documents about algorithms over fears that far right gets boostUK: Meta and the scrapping of fact-checkingThe Croatian deputy prime minister Josip Dabro confirms all our preconceived ideas regarding stupid populist politicians and gets the week's award for being Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-463.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:15:50 TWISH0:25:46 News0:45:49 Really Wrong0:49:16 Quote0:53:17 Outro0:54:32 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ad-free episodes, early release, and bonus shows Who knows what high strangeness lurks east of Germany and south of the Baltic Sea? We do, and after you listen to this episode, so will you! Creatures in the woods, killer mice, a man with no face, flashlights that can blind the sun - Poland has it all This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GhostStoryGuys and get on your way to being your best self. Full shownotes @ GhostStoryGuys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Ongoing talks between Paris and Kyiv could see French troops deployed to Ukraine, even as the war with Russia continues. NATO announces a new mission to safeguard undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, following incidents raising fears of Russian sabotage and espionage. The latest TikTok drama, as Chinese officials consider a potential deal for Elon Musk to acquire the app's U.S. operations if it can't avoid a ban. And in today's Back of the Brief, new security concerns at the U.S. border after a Russian mercenary was arrested near Roma, Texas, carrying two passports, a drone, and $4,000 after illegally entering the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're shifting our focus across the Baltic Sea to Estonia, Finland and Russia, to see what happens when war once against inevitably breaks out between Sweden and Russia. This time, it's personal! Tsar Ivan the Terrible and king Johan of Sweden really don't get along and their differences spill over into a drawn-out conflict. One particularly dramatic event involves a dispute between Johan's German and Scottish mercenaries! 

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Reports of a surprise Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region following months of pressure from Russian and North Korean forces. More undersea sabotage: a telecommunications cable off Taiwan's coast has been damaged, just days after similar accusations against Russia in the Baltic Sea. An update from Haiti, where international forces are working to maintain order as gangs attack the nation's already struggling healthcare sector. And in today's Back of the Brief: Hospitals in China are overwhelmed with patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, raising fears of a potential epidemic. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

//The Wire//2300Z December 27, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: COMMERCIAL AIRLINER CRASHES IN KAZAKHSTAN AS A RESULT OF PROBABLE MISSILE STRIKE. MORE DETAILS EMERGE REGARDING USS GETTYSBURG FRIENDLY FIRE INCIDENTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Red Sea/HOA: Over the holiday, additional information has come to light regarding the recent shootdown of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 by the USS Gettysburg (CG-64). Follow on information from crewmembers indicates that the shootdown was not the only friendly fire incident that day. Another aircraft narrowly avoided being engaged and was forced to take actions to evade an incoming missile from the USS Gettysburg. The pilot in the second aircraft was able to successfully evade the missile shot at them, unlike the first. AC: So far, virtually nothing is confirmable via independent sources; all of the information pertaining to these two friendly-fire incidents is coming from word-of-mouth sources within the Strike Group itself.Continuing the trend of escalating tensions in the region, Houthi targeting has increased once again over the past week following Israeli strikes in Yemen. Houthi forces have retaliated in kind, carrying out ballistic missile strikes on targets in Israel.Northern Europe: Another undersea cable cutting incident allegedly occurred on Christmas Day. This time, an electrical power cable spanning the Baltic Sea between Estonia and Finland was disrupted under unclear circumstances. NATO has pledged to increase their military naval presence in the Baltic as a result of the suspected Russian and/or Chinese merchant vessels which are being investigated by NATO for being involved in anchor-dragging incidents. Kazakhstan: Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed in Aktau on Wednesday. The circumstances leading up to the disaster are as follows:The aircraft took off from Baku, and transited north along the western bank of the Caspian Sea to complete a routine flight to Grozny. Once in Russian airspace, the crew reported navigational issues likely due to Russian military jamming of GPS systems, as has been extremely common throughout the region for several years. While attempting to land in Grozny under extremely thick fog, and with the added complexities of navigational issues, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic event that involved some loss of control over the aircraft. Initial reports suggested that the aircraft experienced a bird strike, as this is what the pilots reported over the radio. However, it is possible that what was perceived as a bird strike, really was the result of a missile striking the aircraft over Grozny. AC: Russian missile defense forces in Grozny had reportedly engaged Ukrainian drones earlier that day, lending weight to this theory.Following the catastrophic incident (either the bird strike or a surface-to-air missile strike) the pilots made the decision to abort landing in Grozny due to the emergency situation and thick fog, making the judgement call that landing a compromised aircraft in Grozny was not a viable option as they had already unsuccessfully tried to do so with an undamaged aircraft.The details of what happened next remain more uncertain with regards to timing and the sequence of events. The pilots attempted to gain clearance to land in Dagestan, but was also unable to do so due to conflicting reports. Some claim the same weather problems experienced in Grozny were to blame, other claims have been made that Russia forbade the aircraft to land for some unexplained reason. Reports also differ as to when this request was made; some claim prior to the catastrophic incident, others claim afterward.At some point the pilots conducted a radical change of course, heading from west to east over the Caspian Sea toward an unidentified airport that possibly had better weather conditions. During the transit over the Caspian Sea, an emergency was declared a

Nato steps up efforts to protect cables in the Baltic Sea after a power line is cut between Finland and Estonia. Russia accused of sabotage. Also: Another impeachment in South Korea, and NASA sun probe makes history.

A US official tells CNN that Russian air defenses may have misidentified an Azerbaijan Airlines jet that crashed on Christmas day. Disagreement about visas for highly skilled workers signals discord among some of President-elect Donald Trump's supporters. NATO is going to boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after potential sabotage. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is ending the year higher than it was at the start. Plus, bird poop could play a crucial role in predicting the next pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he delivers the latest news shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: Capitol Chaos Over Government Funding: A 1,500-page spending bill hits a wall as Republicans and Democrats clash over last-minute additions, including healthcare reforms, aid for farmers, and controversial spending priorities. Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy weigh in as the possibility of a government shutdown looms. Bird Flu Concerns in Louisiana and California: A severe case of bird flu emerges in Louisiana, while California declares a state of emergency. We break down the science behind the virus, why panic is unwarranted, and what steps you can take to stay healthy. Global Developments: Updates on Syria's collapsing regime, European countries offering cash to send Syrian refugees home, and escalating tensions in the Baltic Sea as Chinese ships are investigated for sabotaging critical infrastructure. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Accusations of sabotage have been made after a Chinese merchant ship cut through two important undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. Eight of the nine states in the Baltic are members of NATO but Russia has access to the sea from St Petersburg and for its Kaliningrad exclave. With previous incidents of damage to underwater pipelines and cables, there's concern that the security of critical underwater infrastructure is at risk from ‘grey zone' activities - damaging but deniable incidents below the level of outright war. David Baker hears how countries' security is threatened by incidents like these. The pipelines that were cut ran between Finland and Germany and Sweden and Lithuania. He asks who can intervene to protect these assets in the Baltic. Can NATO respond?EXPERTS: Elizabeth Braw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council Scowcroft Centre for Strategy and Security, a thinktank based in Washington DC in the US and the author of an upcoming book called The Undersea War.Helga Kalm, director of the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, Estonia, an annual meeting dedicated to international security and foreign affairs.Marion Messmer, senior research fellow in the International Security Programme at Chatham House, an international relations think tank in London, UK.Tormod Heier, a professor at the National Defence University College in Oslo, Norway and a former officer in the Norwegian Intelligence Service.CREDITS: Presenter - David Baker Producer - Philip Reevell. Researcher - Katie Morgan Editor - Tara McDermott Technical Producer - Craig BoardmanImage Credit - Rex/Shutterstock via BBC Images

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: Trump's Tariff Plans Spark Global Reactions: China and Mexico brace for a trade war, while Canada's Justin Trudeau seeks dialogue with Trump to mitigate economic fallout. America's Transformation Under Trump: A major wind farm project in New York is paused, and Walmart moves to scale back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as the country embraces a new political climate. Global Updates: France and the UK consider sending troops to Ukraine as Russian forces gain ground, China faces accusations of Baltic Sea sabotage, and a historic ceasefire is reached between Israel and Lebanon. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closes amid intelligence warnings of a potential Russian airstrike, as Ukrainian forces launch UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory. An update on the alleged sabotage of underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, with Denmark now monitoring a Chinese ship suspected of involvement. A major setback for U.S.-China relations as Beijing's Defense Minister refuses to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. And in today's Back of the Brief: Donald Trump announces former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as the next U.S. ambassador to NATO. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Allegations of sabotage against Moscow emerge as two undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea are cut, with European leaders accusing Russia of hybrid warfare. Newly uncovered documents reveal Germany's armed forces are implementing a covert strategy called "Operation Deutschland," a detailed 1,000-page plan for large-scale conflict. American diplomats are in Lebanon as reports suggest Hezbollah has agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, potentially ending their conflict with Israel. And in today's Back of the Brief: President-elect Trump selects Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, a known China hawk, as commerce secretary, signaling an aggressive economic strategy against Beijing. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices