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Send us Fan MailDr. Randal Joy Thompson is a scholar-practitioner and global citizen who has assumed leadership positions and led teams in countries around the world including Cameroon, Morocco, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus, Iraq, Afghanistan, Morocco, Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Myanmar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and El Salvador, initially as a Commissioned US Foreign Service Officer and then as independent contractor. Her scholarship has focused primarily on leadership, focusing on women, teams, and the commons. She works with organizations to help facilitate the establishment of autonomous self-led teams as well as to help build relationships among existing team members by creating the environment where they experience the socio-emotional forces connecting them.In addition to her PhD and MA in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, she earned an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, an MA in Political Philosophy from the University of Chicago, an MA in Biblical Exposition from Capitol Bible and Graduate School, and a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley.A Few Quotes From This Episode"Relationships, not structure, are what create stability now in organizations.” “The team itself is a leader.” “What binds them together are relationships. ResourcesBook: The Four Forces: Igniting Emergent Generative Team Leadership in a Complex Perennial World Inspired by Nature and the DaoAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

Day 1,567.As Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Crimea by striking key bridges and transport links in an effort to isolate the peninsula, we examine potentially seismic political developments in London. Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey – one of Kyiv's strongest allies and a leading advocate for military rearmament – has dramatically resigned in protest over defence spending and the country's preparedness for a future conflict, triggering a crisis that could topple the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Francis and Dom comb through Healey's damning resignation letter and consider how Kyiv will react to the news. Later, Francis explores a major new report on the risks of a sudden ceasefire in Ukraine with some of the world's leading experts.Thumbnail image shows Crimean bridge ablaze in 2022.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to:Orysia Lutsevych OBE (head of the Ukraine Forum, Chatham House)Simon Smith (chair of the steering committee, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House, and British ambassador 2012 to 2015)Keir Giles (senior consulting fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House, and author Who Will Defend Europe?)John Lough (associate fellow, Chatham House, and head of foreign policy, New Eurasian Strategies Centre)Producer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:John Healey resigns over Starmer's defence spending plan (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/11/john-healey-resigns-as-defence-secretary-labour-starmer/ Russia is creating launch sites for combat drones near the borders of Belarus. We show you where (Radio Liberty, in Belarusian):https://www.svaboda.org/a/33777451.html How a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security (Chatham House):https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/how-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-could-imperil-ukrainian-and-european-securityEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Putin arms up summer palace as Ukraine deep strikes tear through Russian defencesIs the election of a pro-Europe party in Armenia actually a win for Putin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Maria sit down with Dr. Nina Khrushcheva, Professor of International Affairs at the New School and one of the world's leading experts on Russia, to discuss her new Russian‑language book Nikita Khrushchev: Vozhd vne sistemy (“Nikita Khrushchev: An Outlier of the System”) and her experience as one of the few scholars still traveling to and from Russia. As Nikita Khrushchev's great‑granddaughter and adoptive granddaughter, she offers a rare, personal view of how Russian culture, politics, and society are evolving. Mentioned:  No Exit from Stalin | by Nina L. Khrushcheva in Project Syndicate (April 2026)  Russia's Descent Into Tyranny: How Four Years of War Have Remade Society | by Nina L. Khrushcheva in Foreign Affairs (Dec. 2025)  Nikita Khrushchev: Vozhd vne sistemy (Nikita Khrushchev: An Outlier of the System) | Book by Nina L. Khrushcheva  Feedback? Suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org.  If you love Russian Roulette, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Listen to our sister podcast, covering all things Europe through a Washington lens: CSIS Podcasts | The Eurofile 

Have a question or comment for Pastor Plek or one of his guests. Send it here.A gospel booklet shows up in the mail behind the Iron Curtain and it changes a teenager's life forever. Sergei grew up in Belarus under the USSR, where the aftershock of World War II, state propaganda, and restricted Christianity shaped everything from what people believed to what they feared. We talk through what “freedom” looks like when the government can track believers, disrupt services, and fine families for worship. Then the story jumps forward to Israel. Sergei moved in 2021, started building life as a tour guide, and soon found himself living through October 7 and the long months of alarms that followed. He explains Iron Dome in everyday language, what safe rooms and community shelters are actually like, and why Israelis keep working, parenting, and praying even when sirens become part of the weekly routine. We also get into the human side of it: meeting neighbors in a shelter, watching kids serve in the IDF, and learning the difference between fear and caution. We zoom out on the headlines too, including Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and why phrases like “from the river to the sea” can hide a much deeper rejection of Israel's right to exist. Sergei shares history from the 1947 partition plan, describes how propaganda spreads, and offers a Bible-shaped way to pray for Israel and for hearts to recognize Yeshua as Messiah. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show

Nigel Gould-Davies is a senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. Between 2010 and 2013 he held senior government relations roles in the international energy industry. Previously he has also served in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where his roles included head of the Economic Section in Moscow, ambassador to Belarus, and project director in the Policy Planning Unit. He is author of Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (Brookings, 2019).----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/Nigelgd1https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-gould-davies-5347b51a?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.iiss.org/people/russia-and-eurasia/dr-nigel-gould-davies/https://gsas.harvard.edu/person/nigel-gould-daviesBOOKS:Tectonic Politics: Global Political Risk in an Age of Transformation (2019)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tectonic-Politics-Insights-Critical-International/dp/0815737130https://www.chathamhouse.org/2019/05/tectonic-politics-global-political-risk-age-transformationARTICLES:https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2026/05/the-coming-crisis-in-russias-political-economy/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00396338.2024.2332057https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/12/09/biden-putin-ukraine-appeasement-deterrence-donbass/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

On this weekly simulcast we take a look at the situation in Crimea. How bad is the fuel shortage? What is Poland doing to prepare against the next move?  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG0xMq7jxsI  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

Belarus is Europe's great enigma: a landlocked country of vast forests, Soviet-scale boulevards and a political reality that makes it one of the continent's most unusual destinations. Under the long rule of Alexander Lukashenko, it has earned the nickname ‘Europe's last dictatorship' - yet visitors often find a country of quiet charm, genuine warmth and a cultural resilience that defies the headlines. It is not an easy place to visit, but it is a fascinating one.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Belarus for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/c/trodpod/shop. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia still talks about the “Near Abroad” as if the map never changed, but the region is changing anyway. After a quick touch on Zelensky's open letter to Putin and the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, I dive into the relative trajectories of Armenia, currently at the polls, and Belarus, emphatically not. Despite its continued use of this problematic, imperialist term the "Near Abroad," in different ways, Moscow' is finding its influence  fraying across the former Soviet space, and why the Kremlin is leaning harder on pressure, deniability, and narrative spin to compensate for a shrinking sphere of influence. The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here. Support the show

Russia has launched another massive wave of attacks againstUkraine, raising concerns about Kyiv's air defence capabilities and the future trajectory of the war. Meanwhile, reports of a Russian drone striking a residential building in Romania have intensified fears that the conflict is increasingly spilling into NATO territory.In this week's Talk Eastern Europe News Roundup, Adam and Nina also discuss warnings that Belarus could be drawn deeper into Russia's war, growing pressure on Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and the latest diplomatic dispute between Poland and Ukraine over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy'sdecision to honour a military unit with the title "Heroes of theUPA".Plus: Christian Schmidt's departure from Bosnia and Herzegovina, concerns about US pressure in the Western Balkans, and a preview of our latest Deep Dive on Czech politics under Andrej Babiš.Talk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europe magazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.  ABOUT THIS PODCASTWe publish twice weekly: - Every Tuesday: Expert Interviews featuringdeep dives with leading analysts, journalists, and scholars- Every Friday: Weekly News Roundup with essential updates and commentary on the latest developmentsAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all major platforms.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-formanalysis. Become a member: https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, earlyaccess, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeSubscribe to the Brief Eastern Europe NewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates, expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox: https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/

China is expanding its "Export to China" initiative by hosting over 100 promotional events this year, including its first overseas showcases in Belarus and Germany, to help foreign businesses scale up exports and connect directly with Chinese consumers.

Franklin Graham's May 2026 visit to Belarus wasn't just an evangelistic crusade — it was a diplomatic mission for Donald Trump. Lukashenko, Europe's last dictator and Putin's key ally in the northern invasion of Ukraine, used Graham's visit to send "warm greetings to President Trump." That's not gospel. That's Christian nationalism with a passport. Tihomir Kukolja, former Executive Director of the Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation, was born in the former Yugoslavia, where Billy Graham preached to 10,000 people in a steady rain in 1967 — braving communist power to reach ordinary people with nothing to offer him politically. He watched that legacy get dismantled in real time when Franklin Graham sat across from Lukashenko and called it an honor. In this conversation, Tihomir — a Croatian theologian, reconciliation leader, and eyewitness to both legacies — walks through exactly what happened in Minsk, what it reveals about Franklin Graham's double gospel, and why a message that poses no threat to authoritarian power is not the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is the Belarus dictator story American evangelicals aren't talking about. It should be.

De kakkerlakkenpartij: zo heet de razend populaire Indiase beweging die jongeren oproept om komende zaterdag massaal de straat op te gaan en het aftreden van een minister te eisen. Wat begon als een satirische campagne lijkt te veranderen in een reëel platform voor jongeren die genoeg hebben van de hoge werkeloosheid en de corruptie in het land. Hebben zij een kans van slagen? Daarover voormalig correspondent Aletta André.  (11:19) Zelensky en oppositieleider Belarus zoeken toenadering Lang moesten ze weinig van elkaar weten, maar nu de Oekraïense president Zelensky opnieuw een reële Russische dreiging vanuit Belarus ontwaart, haalt hij toch de banden aan met de Belarussische oppositieleider Svetlana Tichanovskaja. Onlangs was Tichanovskaja op bezoek in Kyiv, waar ze onder meer een diplomatieke post van haar ‘regering' opende. Wat betekent deze draai vanuit Oekraïne voor het verloop van de oorlog, en welke rol speelt Belarus voor de veiligheid van Europa? Aan tafel journalist Franka Hummels, die Tichanovskaja hierover zelf sprak. Presentatie: Nadia Moussaid. 

Curtis and Kirk Fansher provide a May 2026 deterrence news roundup on developments shaping strategic stability. They discuss Russia's nuclear exercises in Belarus, its successful SARMAT ICBM test, and its third ORESHNIK missile attack on Kyiv. They also explore NATO's evolving deterrence and how countries use drills, modernization, and dual-use attacks to send signals and manage escalation.Articles:https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/05/19/nuclear-war-exercises-begin/7881779178972/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-test-launch-missile-satan-ii-calls-putin-worlds-most-powerful/https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russia-two-oreshnik-missiles-first-donetsk/https://thinkdeterrence.com/Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrenceX.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrenceYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQRumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrenceGlobal Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/

The footage is almost unbearable to watch. 18 year old Henry Nowak, stabbed and bleeding to death on the floor - telling officers he couldn't breathe - being handcuffed by police responders rather than treated. Bodycam footage, released with the consent of Henry's family, shows that as Henry shouts out that he has been stabbed, one officer responds: "You've been stabbed? I don't think you have, mate." The killer, Vickrum Digwa, had lied and claimed that Henry had racially attacked him. How did the police get their response wrong?The Home Secretary has called the footage "disturbing and tragic", and insisted that Henry's family deserve answers. Nigel Farage is claiming that the murder is proof we are "living in a two-tier culture in this country where the rights and privileges of white people matter less than those of ethnic minorities." Andy Hughes, co-host of The Crime Agents, explains why that is nonsense.Later, Belarus's President in exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, on how Lukashenko is running the country like a gulag - and why he must be stopped.The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy explains battlefield nuclear doctrines, contrasting Western deterrent strategies with Russia's coercive use of nuclear threats. He discusses how these tensions influence NATO's involvement in Ukraineand ongoing Russian nuclear weapon posturing in Belarus.MAY 19, 1953 NEVADA

In 2024 Gisèle Pelicot waved her legal right to anonymity for the trial of her then husband, declaring that shame has to change sides. Her then husband had drugged and raped her and invited other men to rape her, filming as they did so. He was found guilty of her aggravated rape, along with 46 other men. Another two were found guilty of attempted rape and a further two were found guilty of sexual assault. Gisèle has now written her memoir, A Hymn to Life and joins Nuala McGovern talk about her decision to have an open court, the devasting effect on her and her family of her ex-husband's actions and finding love again in her 70s.For the first time since 2023, a women's match will take centre stage in the tournament's primetime night session at the French Open. The coveted slot has been dominated exclusively by men's matches since then. The absence has drawn growing criticism from players and fans, questioning why they've been overlooked. But now, a fourth round clash between – Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka current number one player and former number 1 Japan's Naomi Osaka finally breaks that run. Tennis reporter Karthi Gnanasegaram joins us.72% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. The government promised to roll out fracture liaison services to every NHS Trust in England two years ago. But there is still no progress or plan. Just over half of NHS Trusts currently have them. Nuala speaks to the Royal Osteoporosis Society CEO Craig Jones and expert Dr Nicola Peel, as well as Irene Baker who says her osteoporosis wasn't treated properly for five years as she has no specialist service in her area.She came to fame on one of the first TV talent shows back in 2002, and twenty four years later Zoe Birkett's now out on tour with Take That. She's played Tina Turner in the West End and the lead in The Bodyguard. She tells us all about performing with Gary, Howard and Mark and stepping into Lulu's shoes on their hit record Relight My Fire for their tour The Circus Live.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

US & Iran keep up strikes as Trump amid ceasefire talks; Israel hits Hezbollah; Persian-American artist helps bring Iranians' cry for freedom to US; retiring top Navy chaplain talks about his 40-year career; the Gospel comes to Belarus.

US & Iran keep up strikes as Trump amid ceasefire talks; Israel hits Hezbollah; Persian-American artist helps bring Iranians' cry for freedom to US; retiring top Navy chaplain talks about his 40-year career; the Gospel comes to Belarus.

574,623 views  Streamed live on May 25, 2026  #TCC #Shelest #Front#Arestovych #Shelest #War #Belarus #LukashenkoFundraising for a vehicle to support the logistics needs of the 5th Company, 420th Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems (OBBpS).

We're back! In this one we're talking about Claude Lemiuex's unfortunate passing, the upcoming Stanley Cup Finals, ALL the big time PWHL news and a little bit about Belarus, the other OTHER Russia. All this and the usual fusillade of our sardonic humor. Thanks for listening!

Max and Maria welcome Sir Lawrence Freedman, historian, author, and Emeritus Professor of War Studies, King's College London, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, how he sees the conflict evolving, and what to expect in the critical months ahead. Is Ukraine winning the drone race? by Sir Lawrence Freedman  Link to Substack: Comment is Freed   Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Ideas to help us improve? Email us at erep@csis.org.  If you love Russian Roulette, let us know by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Listen to our sister podcast, covering all things Europe through a Washington lens: CSIS Podcasts | The Eurofile  

We examine the plans by the communist bloc for the upcoming expansion of the war in Ukraine. How will Belarus enter the war? And, how do they master linguistics?  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

"Samfundsnedbrydende", lyder dommen over Søren Sveistrups bestseller. Hvorfor er styret i Minsk bange for en dansk krimi? I "Anmelderne" handler det denne gang ikke om et kunstværk, men om en dansk pinsegudstjeneste. Vært: Casper Dyrholm Medvirkende: Mille Rode: Generalsekretær i dansk PEN Amalie Langballe: Forfatter samt teater- og litteraturkritiker ved Weekendavisen Rasmus Ugilt: Filosof og kommunikationskonsulent. Producer: David Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

Welche Rolle spielt Belarus im Ukraine-Krieg – und droht von dort ein neuer Angriff? In dieser Folge ordnet Ex-NATO-General Erhard Bühler die militärische Lage ein. Sein Fazit: Ein Vorstoß wie zu Beginn des Krieges 2022 sei heute kaum noch möglich. Dennoch bleibe Belarus ein wichtiger Faktor, politisch wie strategisch. Im zweiten Teil von "Was tun, Herr General?" richtet sich der Blick auf den Balkan: Warum kündigt der Hohe Repräsentant für Bosnien und Herzegowina, Christian Schmidt, seinen Rückzug an? Und was sagt das über die Stabilität der Region aus? Bühler erklärt die Macht dieses Amtes, die Spannungen zwischen den Volksgruppen – und warum internationale Interessen, auch wirtschaftlicher Natur, die Lage zusätzlich verkomplizieren. Ein Podcast-Tipp: Politikum https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/politikum-der-meinungspodcast-von-wdr-5/urn:ard:show:718464ba4284b268/ Wenn Sie Fragen haben: Schreiben Sie an general@mdraktuell.de oder rufen Sie kostenfrei an unter 0800 637 37 37. Info: Die nächste Ausgabe von "Was tun, Herr General?" ist für den 03. Juni 2026 geplant.

Guest: Blaine Holt General Blaine Holt discusses routine Russian nuclear threats and the U.S. military's measured reaction. While such rhetoric is common, the U.S. closely monitors yearly exercises in Belarus to identify critical gaps in Russian readiness.1951 USAF

Hoy vamos a hablar más de Bielorrusia y de su líder, Aleksander Lukashenko, a través del periodista Argemino Barro, gran conocedor de la exrepública soviética y ganador del premio Belarus in Focus por sus reportajes sobre la dictadura bielorrusa. Acaba de publicar un libro que se titula" El padre del pueblo" y que edita Siglo XXIEscuchar audio

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Moskou voert de dreigementen op | Trump zoekt uitweg in Iran | Israël escaleert in Libanon HET ZIJN DE BOEKESTIJN EN DE WIJK OVERSTAPWEKEN! Word lid van Boekestijn en De Wijk Plus voor reclamevrij luisteren, vele extra's en straks ook voor de zaterdaguitzending (sorry). Ga naar Boekestijnendewijk.nl, met de kortingscode NAVO luistert u voor maar €25 een heel jaar op uw favoriete podcast-app. Oekraïne verlegt de oorlog steeds dieper Russisch gebied in met raketten en drones, terwijl Moskou reageert met nucleair getinte dreigtaal richting Kiev en westerse ambassades. Boekestijn en De Wijk duiden hoe Oekraïense Hornet-drones Russische logistiek in Donbas en Krim ontregelen, waarom Moskou zijn eigen banken dwingt tot luchtverdediging en hoe de sluiting van Kaliningrad en onrust rond Belarus passen in een patroon van gezochte voorwendsels voor verdere escalatie. De analisten bespreken hoe het Tsjechische munitie-initiatief de Europese productie op stoom houdt, terwijl goedkope first person view-drones klassieke artillerie deels vervangen. NAVO versterkt intussen zijn oostflank met een nieuw hoofdkwartier in Szczecin, waar Nederland en Duitsland een sleutelrol krijgen, en Ursula von der Leyen zoekt de Baltische staten op in een regio die leeft met Russische dreiging in cyber en aan de grens. In het Midden-Oosten verhogen Israël en Hezbollah de druk langs de Libanese grens en speelt Iran hoog spel rond de Straat van Hormuz, met Amerika dat tegelijk wil de-escaleren en wegkomen. In Den Haag blokkeert minister Willemijn Aerdts een strategische IT-overname, waarschuwen De Nederlandsche Bank en de Britse GCHQ voor gelijktijdige cybercrises en groeit in Europa de overtuiging dat het continent zich militair moet kunnen redden met aanzienlijk minder Amerikaanse steun, hoe ongemakkelijk die conclusie ook voelt. Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijnendewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a chilling question has continuously loomed over the international community: how real is the threat of a nuclear escalation? While the nuclear dimension has historically overshadowed the conflict, the rules of engagement and atomic posturing are constantly shifting. In this episode, host Roger Moorhouse sits down with one of the world's leading nuclear experts, Matt Korda, to pull back the curtain on the subtle, dangerous games of atomic signalling being played by both sides. Korda breaks down the stark contrast between Vladimir Putin's aggressive public rhetoric and NATO's quieter, tactical show of force—from Cold War-style bomber flights along borders to the rare surfacing of a US ballistic missile submarine off the coast of Norway. Together, they explore: The Art of Moving Goalposts: How NATO successfully calling Putin's bluffs on supposed "red lines" (like sending tanks and aircraft) has redefined the perceived limits of nuclear deterrence. Russia's Evolving Nuclear Doctrine: An inside look at the text of Moscow's updated criteria for nuclear deployment, including its expansive shift toward countering conventional threats. The Belarus Mirror: What Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus actually means for international law, and whether it echoes the US/NATO hosting agreements. An Arsenal in Disrepair: The alarming state of Russia's degrading infrastructure under the weight of sanctions, poor quality control, and recent high-profile failures—including the Sarmat ICBM exploding inside its own launch silo. Don't miss this clear-eyed, gripping analysis of a subject that continues to shape global security.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auf 107,7 FM in Riga ist nur noch Rauschen zu hören. Das russischsprachige Programm des öffentlich-rechtlichen Radios von Lettland wurde abgeschaltet. Obwohl ein Drittel der Bevölkerung in den eigenen vier Wänden russisch spricht. Russische Propaganda versucht die Lücke zu füllen. Die russische Sprache wird in Lettland zunehmend verdrängt. Seit anfangs Jahr gibt es keinen russischsprachigen Unterricht mehr in Lettlands Schulen. Und auf russischsprachige Bücher und Zeitschriften wird neu eine viermal höhere Mehrwertsteuer erhoben. Wer einen russischen Pass besitzt, muss seit Moskaus Angriff auf die Ukraine 2022 Grundkenntnisse in Lettisch nachweisen, eine Sicherheitsüberprüfung bestehen oder das Land verlassen. Lettland war in seiner Geschichte insgesamt nicht einmal 60 Jahre unabhängig, aber Lettisch existiert als eigene Sprache seit über tausend Jahren. Weltweit sprechen vielleicht 1,5 Millionen lettisch, in den Nachbarländern Russland und Belarus sind es 150 Millionen Russischsprachige. Anders als in der Schweiz definiert sich Lettland über die Sprache. Denn für Putin ist überall Russland, wo russisch gesprochen wird. Aber wie gewinnt das Land aber die Köpfe und Herzen der russischsprachigen Bevölkerung? Wie gewinnt der öffentlich-rechtliche Rundfunk LSM den Kampf gegen die russischen Fake News? In Lettland ist Sprache keine Nebensache. Im Gegenteil.

Send us Fan MailO que você oferece nas primeiras semanas importa — e muitoQuatro estudos. Quatro perguntas que todo neonatologista e pediatra já enfrentou na prática. Voltamos a apresentar os artigos do livro 50 Estudos que Todo Neonatologista Deve Conhecer, dessa vez com os artigos que revolucionaram a nutrição neonatal.Qual fórmula dar a um prematuro quando o leite materno não está disponível? Promover o aleitamento de forma estruturada realmente muda desfechos clínicos? Leite doado é superior à fórmula para prematuros extremos? E como manejar a hipoglicemia neonatal sem separar mãe e bebê?Neste episódio da Incubadora, discutimos os ensaios de Lucas et al. no BMJ, o PROBIT no JAMA, o DoMINO no JAMA e o Sugar Babies no Lancet — estudos que, juntos, constroem um argumento difícil de ignorar: decisões tomadas nas primeiras horas e semanas de vida deixam marcas que aparecem no pulmão, no cérebro e no desenvolvimento anos mais tarde.1.     Randomised trial of early diet in preterm babies and later intelligence quotient  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9831573/2.     Promotion of Breastfeeding Intervention Trial (PROBIT) A Randomized Trial in the Republic of Belarus - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11242425/3.     Effect of Supplemental Donor Human Milk Compared With Preterm Formula on Neurodevelopment of Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants at 18 Months A Randomized Clinical Trial - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27825008/4.     Dextrose gel for neonatal hypoglycaemia (the Sugar Babies Study): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24075361/Evidência, cuidado e contexto brasileiro — esse é o nosso roteiro. Não esqueça: você  pode ter acesso aos artigos do nosso Journal Club no nosso site: https://www.the-incubator.org/podcast-1Lembrando que o Podcast está no Instagram, @incubadora.podcast, onde a gente posta as figuras e tabelas de alguns artigos. Se estiver gostando do nosso Podcast, por favor dedique um pouquinho do seu tempo para deixar sua avaliação no seu aplicativo favorito e compartilhe com seus colegas. Isso é importante para a gente poder continuar produzindo os episódios. O nosso objetivo é democratizar a informação.Se quiser entrar em contato, nos mandar sugestões, comentários, críticas e elogios, manda um e-mail pra gente: incubadora@the-incubator.orgEvidência, cuidado e contexto brasileiro - esse é o nosso roteiro.

The entire world votes on America every single day with immigration. That's the real poll.And here's the part the Left hates. The more functional and prosperous America becomes, the more impossible it is for them to sell their victimhood franchise.Because modern Leftism requires America to be evil. It's foundational. If America is fundamentally good, then their entire emotional support ideology collapses like a vegan bodybuilder in a power outage.Think about what these people actually believe.They say America is systemically racist, yet millions of non-white immigrants desperately want to come here.They say capitalism is oppression, while posting those complaints from $1,200 smartphones ordered with free shipping.They say America is terrible, but notice how none of them ever move to the worker's paradise of North Korea. Funny how socialism is always somebody else's retirement plan.And history absolutely wrecks their argument.Name another country that became the dominant military power, economic engine, innovation capital, and cultural exporter simultaneously.America rebuilt Europe after World War II.We put a man on the moon.We created the modern internet.We dominate entertainment, technology, medicine, aviation, finance, and innovation so thoroughly that even people who hate America usually hate us using American apps on American phones while wearing American fashion trends.Even our enemies consume America like addicts hiding snacks under the bed.China criticizes us while sending their kids to American universities.Russian oligarchs don't stash money in Belarus. They stash it in Manhattan.Everybody talks tough about America until it's time to buy real estate, educate their children, or protect their assets.Then suddenly Old Glory starts looking pretty attractive.

Major developments are unfolding by the hour, and the MeidasTouch Podcast breaks it all down. Ben, Brett, and Jordy cover the chaos on Capitol Hill as Senate Majority Leader John Thune abruptly sends the Senate home after Donald Trump detonates the reconciliation bill negotiations with his outrageous push for a $1.776 billion slush fund to award January 6 insurrectionists and allies. Meanwhile in the House, Republicans shut down the floor before a vote on a war powers resolution — because Democrats had the votes. Trump approval continues to tank. The brothers also examine alarming global developments, including Russia conducting nuclear weapon drills with Belarus, Iran tightening its grip over the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions in the region, and China flexing its power as Trump faces mounting pressure following his meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Plus, the latest legal, political, and international fallout surrounding Trump and much more. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  The Perfect Jean: F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code MEIDAS15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/MEIDAS15 #theperfectjeanpod Magic Spoon: You can get $5 off your next order, including the Protein Pastries, at https://MagicSpoon.com/Meidas Dose Daily: Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.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 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

Day 1,548.Today, as the US administration reveals details of its participation in Vladimir Putin's flagship business and investment forum, Russia and Belarus conclude major nuclear exercises just as Ukraine continues its campaign of strikes against oil and gas infrastructure near Moscow. We also examine Kyiv's latest act of political trolling: a “Refinery Advent Calendar” tracking how many Russian energy targets Ukrainian forces have hit this month alone. And later, Dom reflects on a day spent deep inside a secret section of the London Underground, where he interviewed a senior NATO commander who warns that while Russia's forces may not be unbeatable, they are now far more battle-hardened, battle-tested, and lethal than they were at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.NOTE: Monday 25th is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elviss, CB, MBE – commander of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Dom's Video interview with top NATO commander in secret London base:https://youtu.be/vEKtKqMs-9E?si=Cp-3GOrW_dUcrLYGPutin's attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/21/putins-attack-hungarians-new-phase-ukraine-war-russia/ Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy21541dz4o EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with RussiaPutin loses 145,000 troops in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forty years ago, the world's worst nuclear accident took place at Chernobyl, in what was then the Soviet Union. When news of the disaster began to emerge beyond the Iron Curtain, one of those paying close attention was Adi Roche in Ireland. At the time, Adi was working as a peace educator, teaching about nuclear weapons and Cold War tensions. She went on to found Chernobyl Children International, which became one of the most significant and sustained humanitarian responses to the disaster. Over the years, she brought aid and medical support to Ukraine, Belarus and other affected regions, established a paediatric cardiac programme for children born with heart defects, and helped arrange for children from Belarus to be adopted in Ireland. Colm Flynn meets Adi Roche to hear about the work that has shaped her life, and the Christian faith that she says has sustained her through it. This episode of The Documentary, comes to you from Heart and Soul, exploring personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.

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It's Thursday, May 21st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Finnish member of Parliament appeals religious liberty ruling A Finnish member of Parliament is appealing her religious freedom case to the European Court of Human Rights.  Finland's Supreme Court convicted Päivi Räsänen of hate speech in March. Her offense was writing a pamphlet about biblical sexuality 20 years ago. Alliance Defending Freedom International announced this month that she is making a final appeal in her case.  Räsänen commented, “The failure of the Finnish Supreme Court to uphold freedom of speech has set a dangerous precedent in my country and across Europe. ... I know I am not alone in facing unjust persecution under ‘hate speech' laws that make sharing Christian beliefs a criminal offense.”  French legislature rejects legalization of suicide French lawmakers rejected a bill to legalize assisted suicide last week.  The measure would even impose prison terms and heavy fines on people deemed to be obstructing access to assisted suicide.  Bruno Retailleau leads the conservative Les Républicains Party in France. The lawmaker argued against the bill, saying, “We cannot support a text that, in the name of a misguided progressivism, risks sacrificing the most vulnerable among us to the cold logic of budgetary constraints and legal precedents.” Franklin Graham preached to 30,000 people in Belarus On May 16th, Evangelist Franklin Graham shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with over 30,000 people in Minsk, Belarus which is located in Eastern Europe with Russia to the east, Ukraine to the south and Poland to the west. Listen. GRAHAM: “Lying is a sin. We have all have lied. So, we're sinners. We've broken God's laws. We're under a judgment. We're under a death sentence. The wages of sin is death.” Indeed, Romans 6:23 declares, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (You can watch his sermon through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com) It was reportedly the largest Evangelical event ever in the Eastern European country. Hundreds of people turned to Christ during the event. Graham wrote about one unique conversion story. He said, “One man shared that he had planned to end his life last Tuesday, but was not successful. He came tonight, heard the Gospel, and found true hope by putting his faith and trust in Christ.” John 3:17 says, “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world, through Him, might be saved.” Secretary of State Rubio blames Cuban problems on Communism Yesterday was Cuban Independence Day. It's the 124th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Cuba. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the day by sharing a Spanish-language video message with the people of Cuba.  RUBIO: “The reason you are forced to survive 22 hours a day without electricity is not due to an oil ‘blockade' by the U.S. As you know, better than anyone, you have been suffering from blackouts for years. The real reason you don't have electricity, fuel, or food is because those who control your country have plundered billions of dollars, but nothing has been used to help the people. “Thirty years ago, Raúl Castro founded a company called GAESA. This company is owned and operated by the Armed Forces, and has revenues three times greater than your current government's budget. Today, while you suffer, these businessmen have $18 billion dollars in assets and control 70% of Cuba's economy.” Rubio blamed the country's economic hardship on its communist leadership. He stated, “President Trump is offering a new relationship between the U.S. and Cuba. … First, we are offering $100 million dollars in food and medicine for you, the people. But they must be distributed directly to the Cuban people by the Catholic Church or other trusted charitable groups. Not stolen by [government-run businesses] to sell in one of their stores.” Trump's endorsement defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky In the United States, Republican Trump-backed candidates won their primaries on Tuesday.  Most notably, U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein won a primary in Kentucky against Rep. Thomas Massie. Gallrein won 54.9 percent to 45.1 percent. Massie was an outspoken critic of some of President Trump's actions like the war with Iran.  The race cost $32 million, making it the most expensive contest for the U.S. House of Representatives in history.  U.S. parents more likely to identify as Christian than non-parents The American Bible Society released the second chapter of its report, “State of the Bible: USA 2026.” The survey evaluated parenting and faith. Notably, Gen Z and Millennial parents are much more likely to identify as Christians than people their age who are not parents. Over 60 percent of parents from the younger generations call themselves Christians. Meanwhile, less than 50 percent of non-parents do the same.   Among parents, 29 percent pray with their children regularly and 14 percent read the Bible with them regularly. Those numbers more than doubled among parents who are practicing Christians.  Bibles for the World will distribute 1.4 million copies of John And finally, Bibles For The World hopes to distribute 1.4 million copies of the Gospel of John this coming Saturday.  The global evangelism effort will span over 20 countries on Pentecost Saturday, May 23.  John Pudaite, the president of Bibles for the World, told the Christian News Wire, “It is record-breaking in that it's the single largest provision of Scripture in history for a one-day evangelistic event.” Romans 10:15 says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, May 21st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Drones have become a part of everyday life for many Ukrainians. Now, they're showing up in the airspace of Baltic countries. On Wednesday, people in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, were instructed to take shelter when drone activity was detected near the border with Belarus. The day before, a NATO jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia. This followed an incident earlier this month when two drones hit an empty oil facility in Latvia. It's still not clear exactly how these drones are ending up in Baltic airspace, but some analysts believe the drones could be autonomously choosing their targets – a potential first in warfare. Mark MacKinnon is the Globe's senior international correspondent. He's here to explain what we know so far about how these drones are ending up in NATO countries, and what the implications are for the next phase of the Russia-Ukraine war. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host: Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles Guest(s): Josh Rodman Published: May 20, 2026 Length: 31:53 Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Export compliance is not always as simple as checking an ECCN, screening restricted parties, and moving forward. In this episode, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles speak with Josh Rodman, Senior Attorney with Schulz Trade Law, about a lesser-known export control issue involving Russia, Belarus, and outbound HTS-based controls under Part 746 of the EAR. Josh explains why Russia and Belarus are different from most export destinations: certain products may trigger export licensing requirements based on their HTS code, even when the product appears to be EAR99 and even when the shipment is not going directly to Russia or Belarus. The bigger concern is diversion risk, especially when goods are shipped to high-risk jurisdictions such as Kazakhstan, the UAE, certain “STAN” countries, or other locations where products may later be transferred. The conversation also covers routed transactions, USPPI responsibilities, the importance of accurate ECCN and HTS classification, shipper's letter of instruction documentation, written procedures, customer due diligence, and when companies may need to consider licensing or deeper review before proceeding. Main Topic / Discussion This episode focuses on how U.S. exporters can identify and manage export control risks tied to Russia and Belarus, even when they are not selling directly into those countries. Josh Rodman explains that Part 746 of the EAR creates outbound HTS-based controls for certain products destined for Russia or Belarus, or for transactions where there is a significant risk of diversion. The discussion highlights how exporters can miss this issue if they only rely on ECCN analysis, restricted party screening, or standard export procedures. The hosts and guest also explore routed transactions, domestic sales that may later become exports, distributor risk, documentation practices, and the need for written compliance procedures and training. Key Takeaways • Russia and Belarus are unique because certain export controls are tied to outbound HTS codes, not only ECCNs. • An EAR99 product may still require deeper review if the HTS code appears under Part 746 and there is a risk of diversion to Russia or Belarus. • Exporters should not rely solely on customer assurances, especially when working with new distributors in higher-risk jurisdictions. • Routed transactions do not eliminate the U.S. seller's responsibilities; the USPPI should provide accurate ECCN information through the SLI. • Written procedures, trained staff, accurate classifications, customer diligence, and documentation can help protect companies when export risks arise. • Export opportunities remain strong, but companies need a solid compliance foundation before pursuing higher-risk international sales. Resources & Mentions • Global Training Center • Schulz Trade Law • International Compliance Professionals Association • Bureau of Industry and Security • 15 CFR Part 746 – Embargoes and Other Special Controls Credits Host: Lalo Solorzano Andy Shiles Guest(s): Josh Rodman Producer: Lalo Solorzano

Top headlines for Wednesday, May 20, 2026Trump backs Ken Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate runoff, Albert Mohler revives a Southern Baptist push to ban female pastors, police probe a beheaded Jesus statue at a New York church as a possible hate crime, and Franklin Graham draws 30,000 to a historic Evangelical gathering in Belarus.00:11 Trump endorses Ken Paxton in runoff against Cornyn for US Senate00:59 Al Mohler to propose SBC constitutional ban on female pastors01:51 Sacred Heart of Jesus statue is beheaded at NY church02:35 ICE agent charged in shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota03:27 Supreme Court won't hear sex abuse lawsuit against X04:14 South Carolina expands ban on males in women's spaces05:07 Over 30K attend largest Evangelical gathering in Belarus' historySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsTrump endorses Ken Paxton in runoff against Cornyn for US Senate | PoliticsAl Mohler to propose SBC constitutional ban on female pastors | Church & MinistriesSacred Heart of Jesus statue is beheaded at NY church | U.S.ICE agent charged in shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota | PoliticsSupreme Court won't hear sex abuse lawsuit against X | PoliticsSouth Carolina expands ban on males in women's spaces | PoliticsOver 30K attend largest Evangelical gathering in Belarus' history | Church & Ministries

“The Hebrew way to understand salvation is not to read a theological treatise but to sit around a campfire with family and friends, listening to a story. It is the very nature of storytelling to include us, the hearers, in the story… For salvation is not the spiritual diagnosis of souls, one here, one there. It is the story of a people. A community with a past, with ancestors, with common experience.”—Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand PlacesIn this next episode of the Become Good Soil Foundations Series, we invite you to pause and personally explore how koinonia—the heartbeat of the redemptive community modeled in the New Testament—might provide a clue for how we live counterculturally in a world deeply formed by hyper-individualism.In the film Defiance, we see a heroic picture of redemptive community. The Bielski brothers gather fleeing refugees in the forests of modern-day Belarus to escape the persecution of World War II. There in the woods, with only the essentials, a redemptive community is formed as they struggle to survive. When they host a wedding, it becomes a beautiful reminder that joy and sorrow coexist. (Links to the Defiance Trailer and Wedding Scene here.)Throughout the New Testament, we see redemptive fellowship being recovered and nurtured by a remnant of people whose hearts are being captured and apprenticed by the Living God. We catch a glimpse of this in Acts chapter 2. Koinonia is defined as fellowship, association, community, participation, and sharing in one another's lives.The first picture we have of koinonia exists within the Trinity itself: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in perfect fellowship. But more than simply observing that fellowship, we are invited into koinonia—first and foremost with God.And from this place of intimate communion with God, the gospel invites us to love others. Paul helps us explore this idea through the imagery of the body in 1 Corinthians 12:25–26:“The way God designed our bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church: every part dependent on every other part, the parts we mention and the parts we don't, the parts we see and the parts we don't. If one part hurts, every other part is involved in the hurt, and in the healing. If one part flourishes, every other part enters into the exuberance.”To be in fellowship with others in our fallen age is inherently risky. It involves cycles of rupture and repair. How do we pursue, engage in, respond to, repair, and flourish within a redemptive community? Where might God be inviting you to reconsider your participation in koinonia?Join us as we explore this profound idea of koinonia together.It's all been prologue. The best is yet to come.For the Kingdom,Morgan & Cherie

Until the end of March this year, BBC News Russian was the only source of independent reporting in Belarus, where journalism has been suppressed. Around two dozen independent journalists are currently behind bars, with many more forced into exile by the government of Alexander Lukashenko. Then, on March 25th, Belarus added the BBC to a list of extremist materials, meaning that it is now an offense for people in Belarus to even like or share BBC content.BBC Russian's Alina Isachenka came into The Fifth Floor studio to explain how the BBC is trying to keep its readers in Belarus safe. Peace talks between Iran and the United States seem to have stopped, at least for now, while the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly in place. But there's another unexpected player drawing attention in the region: Pakistan. Somehow, Pakistan has managed to stay on good terms with both Iran, its neighbor, and Iran's regional rival, Saudi Arabia, with whom it has a defense pact. BBC Persian's Mohammad Vaziri has been following Pakistan's balacing act.The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts.Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India.If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world.Presented by Faranak Amidi.Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson.(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Max and Maria welcome back Dr. Sam Greene, professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, to discuss the state of Russian public opinion today, and whether domestic conditions have begun change given the state of the economy, war, and reports of increasing paranoia in the Kremlin. 

Ana Bărbosu has been provisionally suspended for whereabouts violations, the IOC has cleared Belarus restrictions, and USA Gymnastics is disputing claims from fired men's program manager Lisa Mendel. Plus: could NCAA stars like Selena Harris-Miranda, Avery Neff, Anna Roberts, and Nikki Smith make the leap to elite? We draft our dream NCAA-to-elite teams and answer a mini-commission on acro's Olympic future. GymCastic Live: Featuring Chae Campbell  - Replay tickets available → Get tickets here HEADLINES Ana Barbosu has been provisionally suspended after an alleged "whereabouts failure" tied to missed out-of-competition testing The IOC no longer recommends restrictions on athletes from Belarus Lisa Mendel, the USAG Men's Program Manager, was fired from her position See USAG's response to Mendel's statement GYMTERNET NEWS Jessa Hansen Parker received a five-year contract extension at Washington The French Ministry of Sports has dismissed the disciplinary proceedings against the former WAG high-performance director, Véronique Legras-Snoeck Former Oklahoma gymnast Jordan Bowers has been added to Nebraska's coaching staff Lynx Gymnastics Centre, the former gym of the Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova, has burned down Faith Torrez is the Honda Sport Award winner for gymnastics! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cold Open: Judges, Eat Your Pencils 00:33 – Headlines: Mendel, Bărbosu, Belarus & Mini-Commissions 01:23 – Corrections: Kara Eaker & Tabea Alt 04:08 – Ana Bărbosu Provisionally Suspended for Whereabouts Violations 09:05 – IOC Clears Belarus Restrictions, Russia Still Suspended 12:45 – Lisa Mendel Firing & USAG's SafeSport Statement 18:32 – Chae Campbell Live Show Replay Trailer 21:52 – Club Gym Nerd, BTS & Merch Updates 24:18 – Meet News: Michele Pineda, Oceania & Worlds Qualification 27:01 – Georgia Godwin's World-Medal-Pace Scores 29:47 – Courtney McGregor's Worlds Qualification Path 31:33 – Liechtenstein Makes World Cup History 33:08 – Gymnastics Greatest Stars of the Week 38:22 – Floor Slooff's Beam Sorcery 41:51 – Brazil Trophy Feelings, Tears & Dance Cam 44:22 – Level 10 Nationals, Raeya Linton & Broken Floors 53:08 – Gymternet News: Washington, France, Nebraska & Lynx Fire 58:18 – Gymdle, Gym Bee & Referral Program 59:40 – Mini-Commission: Could NCAA Stars Go Elite? 01:12:57 – Drafting the NCAA-to-Elite Dream Team 01:24:14 – Mini-Commission: What Happened to Acro? 01:32:04 – Olympic Program Cuts & Acro's Olympic Chances 01:38:43 – What's Coming Next: Chinese Championships, NHK & Sam Oldham UP NEXT Behind The Scenes Fridays at noon Pacific (next one May 22nd) SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Merch: Shop Now Games  Podcast Tour Tickets Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources

-- On the Show: -- Senator Cory Booker, Democrat from New Jersey, joins us to discuss Democratic strategy ahead of the midterms, the Iran war, and more… -- Inflation reaches 3.8% as energy prices jump nearly 18% annually, gas prices stay near multi-year highs, and wages fall while prices increase -- White House spokesperson Anna Kelly says Trump is “not in a rush” to address high gas prices, while Trump calls the oil crisis “amazing” -- Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping for ruling China with an “iron fist” and calls Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko “fantastic” -- A new poll finds millions of Americans question whether the assassination attempts against Donald Trump in Butler and DC were real -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns that sperm counts have dropped while Donald Trump appears asleep before later praising McDonald's -- Trump delivers a rambling speech where he mocks Gavin Newsom and jokes about Secret Service agents lifting JD Vance “like a little boy" -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Marjorie Taylor Greene as a “proven bigot and anti-semite,” sparking backlash from Cenk Uygur -- On the Bonus Show: Calls for Democrats to pack the court return, a California mayor is charged with acting as a foreign agent for China, Trump weighs suspending the gas tax, and much more...

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners, healers, founders, and changemakers. And today, we're stamping our creative passport in Brisbane, Australia, to talk with someone who's helping millions reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. If you've ever felt stuck, depleted, or disconnected from your inner clarity, today's conversation may open a powerful new door.Inna Segal is a pioneer in energy medicine and human consciousness, and the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages with more than a million copies sold worldwide. Her work has been praised by leading physicians including Bernie Siegel, Christiane Northrup, and more for its practical, compassionate, and deeply transformative approach to healing.https://www.innasegal.com/masterclassInna's journey began as a young immigrant from Belarus to Australia, where emotional isolation and trauma manifested as chronic illness. At age 20, following the stillbirth of her baby and a profound personal collapse, she experienced a spontaneous healing breakthrough that revealed the emotional, ancestral, and energetic roots of her suffering.That moment became the foundation of her life's work.For more than 25 years, Inna has helped people worldwide—doctors, creatives, trauma survivors, and leaders—understand the deeper messages of the body and activate their own healing abilities. She has taught internationally, created multiple healing decks and programs, and developed a non-linear approach to healing that integrates emotions, archetypes, energy systems, and ancestral patterns.Today, she supports people globally through courses, masterclasses, and intuitive healing work—helping them reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies and the timing of their souls.1) From Personal Crisis to Life's WorkInna, your journey into healing began through profound personal loss and physical pain—from chronic illness to the stillbirth of your baby. Can you share that pivotal moment when you decided to listen to your body differently, and how that experience became the foundation of everything you do today?2) The Secret Language of the BodyYou teach that illness is rarely just physical—and that symptoms often appear far from where the real issue began. What do you mean by the “secret language of the body,” and how can someone begin to understand what their own body is trying to communicate?3) Healing Beyond Symptoms: Emotions, Ancestry, and ArchetypesYour work explores emotional patterns, inherited trauma, masculine and feminine dynamics, and archetypes. From your experience, what deeper layers are most often overlooked in healing—and why can trying to “fix” symptoms too quickly actually be harmful?Inna, where can listeners find your books, courses, and the Awaken the Healer Within masterclass?4) The Soul of Your BrandInna, I want to shift for a moment to what I call the soul of your brand. Using my brand model—clarity of purpose, lived experience, emotional truth, and practical impact—you didn't just build a business, you embodied your message.How would you describe the soul of your work today?What values guide it?And how do you translate something so intuitive and spiritual into grounded books, programs, and experiences that genuinely help people?5) Where to Begin When You Feel OverwhelmedMany listeners may be dealing with emotional stress, physical symptoms, or simply feeling disconnected. When someone feels overwhelmed by everything they're experiencing, where do you recommend they begin? What's one simple way they can start reconnecting with their body and inner healer today?“If someone listening today feels broken, stuck, or disconnected from their body—what would you want them to remember about their own capacity to heal?”