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A retailer can get everything right in a new country and still be shut down over how it records a sale. The culprit is fiscalization, the rules for how every transaction gets reported to tax authorities. More than 100 countries have these rules, and no two are the same. Most were written for the cash register and have been patched country by country as retail went digital. A system that works in five markets can fail in the sixth. On this episode of Global Lens, Senior Retail Analyst Lavina Suthenthiran sits down with Marko Bogdanović, Marketing Lead at Fiscal Solutions, to explain why compliance breaks international rollouts and what retailers need in place before they cross a border. INSIDE THE EPISODE: A PROVEN POS STILL STARTS FROM ZERO IN A NEW COUNTRY Opening a sixth market isn't a copy-and-paste job. Each country requires its own devices, its own way of signing transactions, and its own tax authority to report to. The rules follow where the sale happens, so it doesn't matter where the brand is based. And because the laws rarely explain the technical details, even cities within the same country can read them differently. FINES ARE THE SMALLER RISK One bad transaction is a fixable problem. A pattern of them can close stores, shut down a country's operations, and hurt the brand everywhere else. Bogdanović's fix is simple. Put one person in charge of compliance so the knowledge lives in one place instead of being scattered across country teams. FISCALIZATION BELONGS IN ITS OWN LAYER Governments want more visibility, more real-time reporting, and tighter links between receipts and invoices. Rebuilding compliance for every checkout channel in every country gets expensive fast. Bogdanović makes the case for middleware, software that sits between the register and the tax authority, so retailers can enter new markets without rebuilding their systems each time. The laws don't explain how to implement them, so the fastest answers come from people who've already done it. That's the idea behind Community Day, a free, one-day event in Belgrade, Serbia, on October 15, for about 100 retailers, POS providers, and consultants. Sessions cover the Czech Republic's fiscal law returning in 2027, the challenges of Germany and France, e-invoicing with Avalara, and global POS rollouts with Metro Cash & Carry and Diebold Nixdorf. Listen above for Bogdanović's case that the receipt deserves as much planning as the storefront.
George, Steve, Alec, Greg, Nick, Christian and Michael all return to talk about the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.VOTE for us in the FCAs here - Best Podcast (International) & Best in Social:https://footballcontentawards.com/votingIntro: 00:00Vote for us in the FCAs!: 03:50Greece STUN Germany: 04:33Dramatic comeback in Belgrade: 30:10What next for the Ethniki?: 45:12Greece jump up the rankings: 1:11:56Next few weeks: 1:15:03Super League 2 round-up: 1:20:03Give us a follow on:X: https://x.com/HellasFootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead articles on our website: https://hellasfooty.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)
With Mandeep Mehra, Mass General Brigham, Boston - USA and Milica Vukicevic, Clinical center of Serbia and School of medicine University of Belgrade, Belgrade - Serbia. Link to European Heart Journal paper Link to European Heart Journal editorial
Recorded live from Belgrade at the ESVS course on complex aortic surgery.In this episode, Joanna Halman is joined by Professors Marko Dragaš, Igor Končar and Nikola Ilić for a practical discussion on complex aortic surgery.They discuss how to choose between open and endovascular repair, whether aortic surgery should become further subspecialised, and their approaches to aortic clamping, visceral perfusion and organ protection during open repair.At the end of the episode, special guest Professor Germano Melissano joins the discussion to share his perspective on training and education in complex aortic surgery.
Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Sunday morning, and the world is holding its breath in four directions at once... Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire offer, not because the deal was bad, but because he believes pressure is working and November gives him leverage. Athens is burying six people, four of them American, killed by a gas explosion in the oldest neighborhood in the city. Greece faces Germany today carrying the confidence of Belgrade. And the Red Sox close the regular season one series away from the Yankees.
Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Sunday morning, and the world is holding its breath in four directions at once... Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire offer, not because the deal was bad, but because he believes pressure is working and November gives him leverage. Athens is burying six people, four of them American, killed by a gas explosion in the oldest neighborhood in the city. Greece faces Germany today carrying the confidence of Belgrade. And the Red Sox close the regular season one series away from the Yankees.
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Sparking Innovation: How Tesla's Legacy Inspires New Exhibits Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-26-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Посетиоци у музеју Никола Тесла у Београду шетали су тихо између експоната, подсетника на генијалност једног од највећих проналазача.En: Visitors in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade walked quietly among the exhibits, reminders of the genius of one of the greatest inventors.Sr: Јесен је приказивала своје боје напољу, а листови на улицама шуштали су под ногама случајних пролазника.En: Autumn was displaying its colors outside, and the leaves rustled under the feet of random passersby on the streets.Sr: Милан, кустос музеја, стајао је у великој сали испуњеној документима и моделима, све пажљиво уређено са његовом познатом педантношћу.En: Milan, the museum curator, stood in a large room filled with documents and models, all carefully arranged with his well-known meticulousness.Sr: На зиду је био велики сат, подсећајући га на брзину којом је време пролазило до отварања нове изложбе.En: On the wall was a large clock, reminding him of the speed with which time was passing before the opening of the new exhibit.Sr: Морила га је одговорност да све буде савршено и достојно Теслиног имена.En: He was burdened with the responsibility to make everything perfect and worthy of Tesla's name.Sr: С друге стране просторије, Ана, нова приправница, листала је кроз бележницу испуњену њеним идејама.En: On the other side of the room, Ana, a new intern, was flipping through a notebook filled with her ideas.Sr: Њена младост и неизмерна енергија били су очигледни.En: Her youth and boundless energy were evident.Sr: Желела је да остави утисак, да покаже да њене идеје могу донети нову димензију експозицији.En: She wanted to make an impression, to show that her ideas could bring a new dimension to the exhibition.Sr: „Ана,“ рекао је Милан са одмереним тоном, „желим да чујем твоје идеје, али морамо бити сигурни у сваком детаљу.En: "Ana," Milan said in a measured tone, "I want to hear your ideas, but we need to be sure about every detail."Sr: “Ана је уздахнула.En: Ana sighed.Sr: Знала је да Милан цени прецизност изнад свега, али дубоко у себи осећала је да ће њена интерактивна изложба освојити млађу публику.En: She knew that Milan valued precision above all, but deep down she felt that her interactive exhibition could capture the younger audience.Sr: „Имам прототип,“ одговорила је одлучно.En: "I have a prototype," she replied resolutely.Sr: „Могла бих да вам покажем како би ово могло да оживи експонате.En: "I could show you how this could bring the exhibits to life."Sr: “Након краћег оклевања, Милан је пажљиво прегледао Анину идеју.En: After a brief hesitation, Milan carefully reviewed Ana's idea.Sr: И одлучио је.En: And he decided.Sr: Уз опрез, али и дозу наде, одлучио је да укључи њену изложбу.En: With caution but also a dose of hope, he decided to include her exhibition.Sr: Даљи ток припрема надгледао је пажљиво, али отворио се ка њеној креативности.En: He supervised the preparations carefully but opened himself up to her creativity.Sr: Приближавао се дан пробе.En: The day of the trial was approaching.Sr: Милан је био нервозан, али спреман.En: Milan was nervous but ready.Sr: Али онда, катастрофа: један од уређаја није радио.En: But then, disaster struck: one of the devices wasn't working.Sr: „Шта ћемо сада?En: "What do we do now?"Sr: “ обрну се запитан Милан, погледом потпуно забринут.En: Milan wondered, looking completely concerned.Sr: Ана је скочила са своје столице, мирна и усредсређена.En: Ana jumped from her chair, calm and focused.Sr: Њена самоувереност била је свежину која се надала да ће бити примећена.En: Her confidence was the freshness she hoped would be noticed.Sr: „Знам шта можемо да учинимо,“ рекла је, брзо радећи на поправци.En: "I know what we can do," she said, quickly working on the repair.Sr: Непосредно пре отварања, све је било на свом месту.En: Just before the opening, everything was in its place.Sr: Публика је улазила, а радозналост им се читала на лицима.En: The audience was entering, and curiosity showed on their faces.Sr: Интерактивна изложба одмах је привукла пажњу посетилаца, млади су се одушевљени задржавали дуже него што је очекивано.En: The interactive exhibition immediately captured the attention of the visitors, with the young staying longer than expected, delighted.Sr: Милан је на крају вечери стајао пред публиком, а његов глас био је одлучан и топао.En: At the end of the evening, Milan stood before the audience, his voice decisive and warm.Sr: „Желим да захвалим свима, а посебно младој Ани,“ рекао је.En: "I want to thank everyone, and especially young Ana," he said.Sr: „Њене иновације и пожртвованост донели су нешто ново и осветљавајуће у наш музеј.En: "Her innovations and dedication have brought something new and illuminating to our museum."Sr: “Ана је осетила талас задовољства, а Милановo признање било је управо ово што јој је требало.En: Ana felt a wave of satisfaction, and Milan's acknowledgment was just what she needed.Sr: Милан је сада разумео важност сарадње и отворио се ка новим идејама.En: Milan now understood the importance of collaboration and opened himself to new ideas.Sr: Ана се осећала признато и спремно за нове изазове.En: Ana felt recognized and ready for new challenges.Sr: Изложба је постала симбол иновација и инспирације, баш као и сам Никола Тесла.En: The exhibition became a symbol of innovation and inspiration, just like Nikola Tesla himself.Sr: Са новим избором и поверењем у себе, и Милан и Ана осетили су да су направили велики корак напред.En: With a new choice and confidence in themselves, both Milan and Ana felt they had taken a great step forward. 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What comes next after Russia's parliamentary “election”? And how is NATO's eastern flank preparing for the possibility of a wider security crisis?In this week's Talk Eastern Europe news roundup, Adam Reichardt and Alexandra Karppi discuss Russia's parliamentary election results, speculation about a possible new wave of military mobilisation, and the implications for the war in Ukraine and security across Central and Eastern Europe.With Poland warning of potential Russian provocations and Lithuania preparing civilian evacuation plans, the conversation turns to how NATO's eastern flank is responding to growing uncertainty. What does civilian preparedness look like, and how are Poland and Lithuania working together?We also turn to Romania, where another attempt to form a government faces significant parliamentary obstacles. Can the country's political parties find a way out of the deadlock, and what role will the Social Democrats play?BONUS for Patrons:Alexandra has just returned from Serbia, where she attended student protests and spoke with people on the ground. In an exclusive bonus conversation, she shares her impressions of Belgrade, the protest movement and the political atmosphere ahead of Serbia's elections.Watch the extended episode and join our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeWe are an independent, listener-supported podcast covering politics, security and society in Central and Eastern Europe. Your support helps us produce regular news roundups, in-depth interviews and bonus content.Subscribe to Talk Eastern Europe for our weekly news roundup and Deep Dive interviews with experts from across the region.What do you make of the security preparations taking place in Lithuania and Poland? Share your thoughts in the comments below.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:57 Russia's parliamentary election results03:30 Could Russia launch a new wave of mobilisation?06:08 Ukraine, the approaching winter and security concernsin Poland9:45 Lithuania's evacuation plans and cooperation withPoland11:05 Romania's political crisis and the struggle to form agovernment15:36 China's influence in Serbia and the Western Balkans
Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Friday morning, and the world's two most powerful men met for two days and left with a two month extension... not a deal, a delay. Mitsotakis stood at the UN and told the world Greece builds bridges, not crises, sending Ankara a message wrapped in diplomatic silk. And the Greek national team went to Belgrade, went down a goal, and came back to win in the 94th minute. Some weeks you earn the weekend.
Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Friday morning, and the world's two most powerful men met for two days and left with a two month extension... not a deal, a delay. Mitsotakis stood at the UN and told the world Greece builds bridges, not crises, sending Ankara a message wrapped in diplomatic silk. And the Greek national team went to Belgrade, went down a goal, and came back to win in the 94th minute. Some weeks you earn the weekend.
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Nathan Crane, health researcher, healer, and founder of The Awakened Process, for a conversation on addiction, the nervous system, and what it actually takes to come back to love after betrayal. Nathan shares his own story, homelessness, addiction, and suicidal ideation as a teenager, and the moment a family in Montana took him in and loved him unconditionally for the first time in his life. Together, Dr. Debi and Nathan explore why every addiction, from substances to toxic relationships to doom-scrolling, is really a protective coping mechanism rather than a moral failure, and why the question 'what is this trying to do for me?' is more useful than shame ever will be. They also break down the nervous system in plain terms, sympathetic versus parasympathetic, and why so many of us are living in a low-grade fight-or-flight state without realizing it. This conversation goes deep into Nathan's four step framework for moving through pain, awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, and appreciation, and closes with a reminder that healing was never about becoming someone new. It's about uncovering who you already were before the pain. In This Episode: Nathan's own story: homelessness, addiction, and suicidal ideation as a teenager, and the family in Belgrade, Montana who loved him unconditionally for the first time His spiritual teacher's reframe, every culprit has a victim inside, and why that's about compassion, not excusing behavior Why addiction isn't just drugs or alcohol, sugar, toxic relationships, arguing, and scrolling all count, and why Nathan calls them 'adaptive addictions' The reframe that changes everything: instead of asking what's wrong with me, ask what is this trying to do for me? Sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous system, explained simply, and why so many of us live in low-grade fight-or-flight without realizing it A simple breathing exercise listeners can do right along with the episode to shift into parasympathetic in real time Why love is not an emotion, it's who we already are, and the Masaru Emoto water crystal research Nathan references Nathan's own devastating breakup story, and the dark night of the soul that cracked him open into clarity Nathan's four step framework for moving through pain: awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance, and appreciation, and the subtle difference between each one Dr. Debi's own 'sticky note self' exercise from her retreats, and why healing was never about becoming someone new Resources Mentioned: TheAwakenedProcess.com SKY Breath meditation practice The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery, ThePBTInstitute.com Connect with Nathan Crane: Website: TheAwakenedProcess.com Connect with Dr. Debi The PBT Institute: https://ThePBTInstitute.com
China's role in the Western Balkans is changing. Once associated primarily with infrastructure projects, loans and the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing is increasingly turning towards AI, digital technologies, telecommunications and deeper political partnerships with Serbia at the centre of its regional presence.In this Deep Dive, Alexandra Karppi speaks with Stefan Vladisavljev, Programme Director at Foundation BFPE in Belgrade, about what China actually wants from the Western Balkans and what countries like Serbia gain from the relationship.They discuss why Serbia has become China's closest partner in the region, Chinese investment and access to raw materials, Beijing's position on Kosovo, the growing presence of Chineseworkers and tourists, Serbian public opinion towards China, and concerns surrounding surveillance technology, transparency and political influence.The conversation also asks a bigger question: are we looking at China in the region clearly — or are we still caught between fear-mongering and overly positive narratives?BONUS FOR PATRONS: Stefan stays with us for an extendedconversation looking beyond the Western Balkans to China's evolving role across Central and Eastern Europe. They discuss why Beijing prefers bilateral relationships, Europe's difficulty developing a common approach towards China, and why AI, digital cooperation and technology could define the next phase of China's engagement with the region. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:11 What is China doing in the Western Balkans?04:56 From Belt and Road to AI and digital technology06:33 China's political interests, Kosovo and Serbia10:17 Why Serbia has become China's key regional partner17:11 Chinese tourism and workers in Serbia22:17 China, Serbia and a changing Hungary25:23 What do Serbians actually think about China?28:53 Surveillance, transparency and the risks of Chinese technology32:29 Bonus conversation for Patrons – China's role in the wider regionTalk 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 PODCASTAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all major platforms.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/ Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access, 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/
Anti-government protesters in Serbia carry banners that reference Yugoslav and American pop culture. Two of their peers set out to find out why.With Milena Dragićević Šešić and Tatjana Nikolić (University of Arts, Belgrade).* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an ad-free episode; exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Serbia-Protests/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show
In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of The Art Bystander Podcast, Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar is joined by Erwin Wurm on the occasion of Mind Bubbles & More at Carling Dalenson in Stockholm, running from 22 September to 31 October 2026. One could easily say Erwin Wurm is one of the world's most recognized and respected artists today.Born in Bruck an der Mur, Austria, in 1954, Wurm has spent more than four decades expanding what sculpture can be, finding material in clothing, furniture, cars, houses and the human body. He originally wanted to become a painter, but found himself placed in a sculpture department. His response was to keep testing the discipline until he could make it his own, eventually returning to painting through works he calls Flat Sculptures.That resistance to a fixed definition runs through his practice. In the 1992 video 59 Positions, a man and his sweater move through a sequence of poses, making sculpture out of the changing relationship between a body and its clothes. His later One Minute Sculptures invite participants to follow instructions involving everyday objects, adopting positions that can be awkward, funny or difficult to maintain. A sculpture exists briefly through someone's willingness to take part, with balance, embarrassment and the presence of an audience becoming part of the work.Wurm's distorted objects extend these questions into the things we buy and inhabit. In his Fat Car series, luxury vehicles acquire swollen bodies, exaggerating the excess already associated with them. Fat House turns domestic security into something ungainly and overgrown, while Narrow House compresses his childhood home into proportions that make moving through it uncomfortable. Possessions become a way of examining the expectations attached to success, respectability and belonging.These works can also be understood against the background of Wurm's childhood in postwar Austria, where the recent Nazi past often remained unspoken and conformity shaped everyday life. The absurd gives him a way of approaching the habits people accept without much examination. Following an instruction, dressing correctly or choosing a particular car becomes material for thinking about how we learn to fit in.There is a useful connection here with Pierre Bourdieu's account of taste and social distinction: the objects around us communicate class and aspiration, whether or not we intend them to. Wurm makes those objects physically strange enough for their social meanings to become harder to overlook. His humour can leave us wondering why we laughed, and how much of our own behaviour we recognise.Mind Bubbles & More brings together three-dimensional sculptures and recent Flat Sculptures. The Mind Bubbles borrow the familiar thought-bubble form from comic books while withholding the words or images we expect to find inside. The viewer supplies an imagined thought, continuing Wurm's interest in participation through an encounter that takes place in the mind.Across sculpture, performance, photography, video and painting, Wurm returns to questions of volume, identity and perception. Wurm's work is held in major public collections including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Centre Pompidou, and Walker Art Center. He has received Austria's Grand State Prize for Fine Arts (2013), the GNMH Award (2021), and an honorary doctorate from the University of Belgrade (2022). He is represented by Thaddaeus Ropac, Lehmann Maupin, and König Galerie.An introduction to an artist whose work makes the everyday a subject of sustained scrutiny, from the clothes on our bodies to the instructions we follow and the homes we build around ourselves. And be ready for some laughter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with historian Giuseppe Motta about Jewish Refugees and the International Community Between the Two World Wars: Beyond the State (Routledge, 2026), a study of Jewish displacement, statelessness, humanitarian action, international law, and international institutions between the First and Second World Wars.Drawing on extensive archival research in the records of the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, Motta reconstructs the political and legal environment in which Jewish refugees from East-Central Europe struggled to find protection after the collapse of empires and the redrawing of national borders. The book follows the refugee question from the aftermath of World War I through the rise of Nazism and the Évian Conference of 1938, asking how states, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and Jewish institutions responded to people increasingly left outside effective national protection.A central theme of the conversation is the tension captured in the subtitle, Beyond the State. The interwar refugee crisis exposed a basic contradiction: refugees required protection that crossed national borders, while international law remained dependent on the sovereignty and political choices of individual states. Motta explains how the Jewish refugee question became connected to statelessness, minority protection, humanitarian responsibility, migration control, legal identity, and international cooperation across Europe.The discussion also explores the wider forces surrounding Jewish displacement: the legacies of World War I, new states in Central and Eastern Europe, nationalism, antisemitism, Bolshevism, Zionism, migration policy, and the restrictive political climate of the 1920s and 1930s. Particular attention is given to the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, whose archives reveal both institutional debates and the practical difficulties faced by refugees seeking safety and legal recognition.Rather than treating Jewish refugees only as a prelude to the Holocaust, Motta places the interwar period in its own historical and legal context. This perspective helps explain how ideas later central to international refugee law and human rights developed through earlier crises, experiments, failures, and negotiations.Giuseppe Motta is Associate Professor of History of International Relations at Sapienza University of Rome and a member of the Editorial Board of the European Hebrew Journal (EHJ).Motta will also speak at the European Hebrew Journal International Online Conference, New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies. On 7 November 2026 at 19:00 CET, he will lead a live scholarly debate based on this book. His biography, book information, presentation details, and conference session are available on Giuseppe Motta's conference page.The interview is hosted by Željko Stanojević, President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the European Hebrew Journal, and a New Books Network host in Biblical Studies. The Belgrade-based Institute promotes international scholarship in Hebrew language, Jewish studies, Biblical studies, Semitic studies, history, religion, and related interdisciplinary fields.Keywords and themes: Jewish refugees, interwar Europe, League of Nations, Joint Distribution Committee, statelessness, Jewish migration, Évian Conference, antisemitism, minority rights, humanitarianism, refugee law, international law, East-Central Europe, Jewish history, human rights, nationalism, international relations, refugee protection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with historian Giuseppe Motta about Jewish Refugees and the International Community Between the Two World Wars: Beyond the State (Routledge, 2026), a study of Jewish displacement, statelessness, humanitarian action, international law, and international institutions between the First and Second World Wars.Drawing on extensive archival research in the records of the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, Motta reconstructs the political and legal environment in which Jewish refugees from East-Central Europe struggled to find protection after the collapse of empires and the redrawing of national borders. The book follows the refugee question from the aftermath of World War I through the rise of Nazism and the Évian Conference of 1938, asking how states, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and Jewish institutions responded to people increasingly left outside effective national protection.A central theme of the conversation is the tension captured in the subtitle, Beyond the State. The interwar refugee crisis exposed a basic contradiction: refugees required protection that crossed national borders, while international law remained dependent on the sovereignty and political choices of individual states. Motta explains how the Jewish refugee question became connected to statelessness, minority protection, humanitarian responsibility, migration control, legal identity, and international cooperation across Europe.The discussion also explores the wider forces surrounding Jewish displacement: the legacies of World War I, new states in Central and Eastern Europe, nationalism, antisemitism, Bolshevism, Zionism, migration policy, and the restrictive political climate of the 1920s and 1930s. Particular attention is given to the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, whose archives reveal both institutional debates and the practical difficulties faced by refugees seeking safety and legal recognition.Rather than treating Jewish refugees only as a prelude to the Holocaust, Motta places the interwar period in its own historical and legal context. This perspective helps explain how ideas later central to international refugee law and human rights developed through earlier crises, experiments, failures, and negotiations.Giuseppe Motta is Associate Professor of History of International Relations at Sapienza University of Rome and a member of the Editorial Board of the European Hebrew Journal (EHJ).Motta will also speak at the European Hebrew Journal International Online Conference, New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies. On 7 November 2026 at 19:00 CET, he will lead a live scholarly debate based on this book. His biography, book information, presentation details, and conference session are available on Giuseppe Motta's conference page.The interview is hosted by Željko Stanojević, President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the European Hebrew Journal, and a New Books Network host in Biblical Studies. The Belgrade-based Institute promotes international scholarship in Hebrew language, Jewish studies, Biblical studies, Semitic studies, history, religion, and related interdisciplinary fields.Keywords and themes: Jewish refugees, interwar Europe, League of Nations, Joint Distribution Committee, statelessness, Jewish migration, Évian Conference, antisemitism, minority rights, humanitarianism, refugee law, international law, East-Central Europe, Jewish history, human rights, nationalism, international relations, refugee protection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with historian Giuseppe Motta about Jewish Refugees and the International Community Between the Two World Wars: Beyond the State (Routledge, 2026), a study of Jewish displacement, statelessness, humanitarian action, international law, and international institutions between the First and Second World Wars.Drawing on extensive archival research in the records of the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, Motta reconstructs the political and legal environment in which Jewish refugees from East-Central Europe struggled to find protection after the collapse of empires and the redrawing of national borders. The book follows the refugee question from the aftermath of World War I through the rise of Nazism and the Évian Conference of 1938, asking how states, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and Jewish institutions responded to people increasingly left outside effective national protection.A central theme of the conversation is the tension captured in the subtitle, Beyond the State. The interwar refugee crisis exposed a basic contradiction: refugees required protection that crossed national borders, while international law remained dependent on the sovereignty and political choices of individual states. Motta explains how the Jewish refugee question became connected to statelessness, minority protection, humanitarian responsibility, migration control, legal identity, and international cooperation across Europe.The discussion also explores the wider forces surrounding Jewish displacement: the legacies of World War I, new states in Central and Eastern Europe, nationalism, antisemitism, Bolshevism, Zionism, migration policy, and the restrictive political climate of the 1920s and 1930s. Particular attention is given to the League of Nations and the Joint Distribution Committee, whose archives reveal both institutional debates and the practical difficulties faced by refugees seeking safety and legal recognition.Rather than treating Jewish refugees only as a prelude to the Holocaust, Motta places the interwar period in its own historical and legal context. This perspective helps explain how ideas later central to international refugee law and human rights developed through earlier crises, experiments, failures, and negotiations.Giuseppe Motta is Associate Professor of History of International Relations at Sapienza University of Rome and a member of the Editorial Board of the European Hebrew Journal (EHJ).Motta will also speak at the European Hebrew Journal International Online Conference, New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies. On 7 November 2026 at 19:00 CET, he will lead a live scholarly debate based on this book. His biography, book information, presentation details, and conference session are available on Giuseppe Motta's conference page.The interview is hosted by Željko Stanojević, President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the European Hebrew Journal, and a New Books Network host in Biblical Studies. The Belgrade-based Institute promotes international scholarship in Hebrew language, Jewish studies, Biblical studies, Semitic studies, history, religion, and related interdisciplinary fields.Keywords and themes: Jewish refugees, interwar Europe, League of Nations, Joint Distribution Committee, statelessness, Jewish migration, Évian Conference, antisemitism, minority rights, humanitarianism, refugee law, international law, East-Central Europe, Jewish history, human rights, nationalism, international relations, refugee protection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Warmth: Jovan's Hunt for the Perfect Winter Coat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-15-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јован је корачао кроз трговачке стазе пијаце Београд.En: Jovan walked through the trading paths of the Belgrade market.Sr: Ветар је носио мирис печених кестена кроз уске пролазе.En: The wind carried the smell of roasted chestnuts through the narrow passages.Sr: Јесен је већ стигла, а зима се наговештавала.En: Autumn had already arrived, and winter was looming.Sr: Људи су се гурали међу штандовима, тражили повољне понуде за храну и одећу.En: People were jostling among the stalls, searching for good deals on food and clothing.Sr: Јован је био усред тог ужурбаног метежа, али његове мисли су биле само на једној ствари – зимском капуту.En: Jovan was in the midst of this bustling chaos, but his thoughts were fixed on one thing— a winter coat.Sr: Његова новчана ситуација није била завидна.En: His financial situation was not enviable.Sr: Као студент, имао је ограничен буџет.En: As a student, he had a limited budget.Sr: Ипак, желео је да изгледа лепо и да се уклопи са својим колегама са факултета.En: Still, he wanted to look nice and fit in with his college peers.Sr: Одлучио је да посети секнд хенд продавнице на пијаци, знајући да тамо понекад може наћи скривене драгуље.En: He decided to visit second-hand stores at the market, knowing he might sometimes find hidden gems there.Sr: Корачајући даље, Јован је видео разне штандове са одећом.En: Walking further, Jovan saw various clothing stands.Sr: Мноштво боја и текстура мамио је његово око.En: A multitude of colors and textures caught his eye.Sr: Али по цени коју је могао приуштити, шта ће пронаћи?En: But at a price he could afford, what would he find?Sr: Ходио је од једног до другог штанда, прелазећи преко грубе тканине и залудне цене.En: He moved from one stall to another, sifting through coarse fabric and high prices.Sr: Одједном, поглед му је свратио на савршен капут.En: Suddenly, his gaze landed on the perfect coat.Sr: Сив, једноставан, а ипак модеран.En: Gray, simple, yet stylish.Sr: Управо онакав каквог је замишљао.En: Just the kind he imagined.Sr: Срце му је поскочило од узбуђења све док није видео цену – преко његовог буџета.En: His heart leaped with excitement until he saw the price—beyond his budget.Sr: Стао је крај штанда и пажљиво разгледао капут.En: He stood by the stall and carefully examined the coat.Sr: Приметио је малу цепаницу на рукаву.En: He noticed a small tear on the sleeve.Sr: Одешак, али ништа што се не може поправити.En: A flaw, but nothing that couldn't be fixed.Sr: Сабравши храброст, кренуо је да преговара са продавачем.En: Summoning his courage, he started negotiating with the seller.Sr: „Извините,“ рече са благошћу у гласу, „видим да овај капут има мали дефект.En: "Excuse me," he said gently, "I see this coat has a small defect.Sr: Можете ли ми можда понудити попуст?En: Could you maybe offer a discount?"Sr: “Продавац га је посматрао, разматрајући.En: The seller observed him, contemplating.Sr: Јованова искреност и уочљивост изгледале су му симпатично.En: Jovan's honesty and attentiveness seemed endearing to him.Sr: После кратког размишљања, продавац је климнуо главом: „Добро.En: After a short reflection, the seller nodded: "Alright.Sr: Даћу ти га по нижој цени.En: I'll give it to you at a lower price."Sr: “Јован је осетио како му се срце радује.En: Jovan felt his heart rejoice.Sr: Уручио је новац и узео капут, осећајући понос и задовољство.En: He handed over the money and took the coat, feeling proud and satisfied.Sr: Док је напуштао пијацу, осетио је како добија самопоуздање.En: As he left the market, he felt a surge of confidence.Sr: Научио је колико је вредно бити спретан у куповини.En: He learned how valuable it is to be savvy in shopping.Sr: Капут је сада био његов, и Јован је корачао улицама Београда, осећајући како су га топлина и мудрост посећених секнд хенд штандова припремили за хладну зиму.En: The coat was now his, and Jovan walked the streets of Belgrade, feeling how the warmth and wisdom of visiting second-hand stalls had prepared him for the cold winter. Vocabulary Words:carried: носиоroasted: печенихlooming: наговештавалаjostling: гуралиamidst: усредbustling: ужурбаногenviable: завиднаmultitude: мноштвоtextures: текстураafford: приуштитиsifting: прелазећиgaze: погледleaped: поскочилоfixed: поправитиsummoning: сабравшиnegotiating: преговараcontemplating: разматрајућиendearing: симпатичноreflection: размишљањаrejoice: радујеsurge: добијаsavvy: спретанcharcoal: сивflaw: одешакhonesty: искреностattentiveness: уочљивостnodded: климнуоhanded: уручиоconfidence: самопоуздањеwisdom: мудрост
Comme toujours, la première partie de l'émission sera consacrée à l'actualité. Nous commenterons tout d'abord une élection en Allemagne qui a un impact profond sur toute l'Europe. Ensuite, nous parlerons des funérailles de l'ancien chef militaire serbe de Bosnie, Ratko Mladić, qui a été condamné pour un génocide pendant la guerre de Bosnie. Il a eu droit à des funérailles de héros national à Belgrade, ce qui a suscité une grande indignation. Dans notre section scientifique, nous nous intéresserons à une étude publiée dans la revue Nature. Des chercheurs ont identifié 1 260 marqueurs génétiques liés à la personnalité humaine. Parmi les découvertes les plus surprenantes, l'étude a révélé que la personnalité est façonnée par des milliers de minuscules variants génétiques plutôt que par quelques-uns. Et nous conclurons la première partie de notre émission par une discussion sur l'un de nos évènements annuels préférés, la cérémonie de remise des prix Ig Nobel. Le reste de l'émission d'aujourd'hui sera consacré à la langue et à la culture françaises. Notre point de grammaire de la semaine sera : The Conditional Present - The Verbs of the Third Group. Nous parlerons du parcours exceptionnel de Sophie Adenot, l'astronaute française qui est dans l'ISS depuis le mois de février vient de réaliser trois sorties dans l'Espace. Nous terminerons avec l'expression de la semaine : Avoir la folie des grandeurs. Nous discuterons de l'engouement que suscitent les concerts de Céline Dion à Paris, qui commencent dans quelques jours. - La victoire de l'extrême droite aux élections régionales allemandes envoie un message à l'Europe - Le criminel de guerre Ratko Mladić a droit à des funérailles de héros national à Belgrade - Des différences de personnalité liées à plus de 1 200 variants génétiques - La cérémonie des Ig Nobel quitte les États-Unis pour Zurich - Sophie Adenot réalise un exploit en faisant trois sorties dans l'Espace - La folie Céline Dion envahit Paris
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In this two part news update, Boris and Rey discuss the recent state funeral for Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić. In part two, we are joined by returning guest Peter Korotaev of the Events in Ukraine substack to discuss the shootout in Kyiv between two factions of the Ukrainian intelligence services over a member of Neo-Nazi paramilitary Russian Volunteer Corps. Check out Peter's substack here: https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/ --- Subscribe to https://patreon.org/tenepod https://bsky.app/profile/tenepod.bsky.social https://x.com/tenepod
To most of the world, former Bosnian Serb military general Ratko Mladić was a brutal war criminal whose actions during the Bosnian War killed thousands. For others, he was a martyr who defended the Serbian people. In late August, the 84-year-old died while serving a life sentence in The Hague for war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was laid to rest in Belgrade earlier this week with full military honours - a move which angered the families of the victims of his crimes. On this week's episode of The Conversation Weekly, why a war criminal being celebrated by some as a hero and how this is reopening old wounds in one of Europe's most divided regions. Read Olivera's Simic's article on Mladic's death and what it means for Bosnia and Herzegovina here. This episode was written and produced by Isabella Podwinski and Justin Bergman. Sound mixing is by Lloyd Barrett and our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Gemma Ware is our Head of Audio and Ashlynne McGhee is our Head of Editorial Innovation. Misha Ketchell and Stephen Khan are our editors in chief. You can sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.Mentioned in this episode:The We SocietyTackling the big questions through a social science lens, the We Society Podcast from the Academy of Social Sciences brings you some of the best ideas to shape the way we live. Join acclaimed journalist and Academy president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their solutions to society's most pressing problems.
Une histoire de pression de l'air Pourquoi faire la guerre du son, et comment le faire ? Depuis des décennies et à longueur de journée, le Liban vrombit comme un ventilateur, survolé par des drones et des avions de chasse de l'armée israélienne qui hante son espace aérien. Les sons qu'ils produisent harcèlent les populations et ont de réelles répercussions, faisant planer l'angoisse et semant la terreur… La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Cet épisode a été réalisé et produit en partenariat avec L'Orient-Le jour. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio
Pas vu, pas pris Les ondes sonores, ça peut faire mal ? Le 15 mars 2025, lors d'une manifestation anti-régime à Belgrade, en Serbie, un son percute subitement la foule à 19h11. Sur les vidéos et captations, aucune trace de ce son ne s'entend. Comment l'expliquer ? Une enquête est ouverte pour reconstituer ce qu'a été ce son, issu d'un canon à son, qui a traumatisé les foules. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio
Torture FM Entre effet et affect, où le son agit-il ? Retour sur les cassettes fantômes de la guerre du Vietnam, pendant laquelle l'armée américaine a fait diffuser des enregistrements d'âmes errantes pour marquer les populations, et sur les rouages de la torture musicale à Guantanamo. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio
Bouche à oreille Le son est bien une arme invisible, d'accord. Mais ce sont des armes qui laissent des traces dans les corps. Ces traces peuvent ressortir longtemps après la guerre, parfois pour raconter au mieux son histoire. Le grand-père de Servane, qui se souvient des sons de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, et le journaliste américain David Carde, qui imite les sons, témoignent. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio
Dan is back in Oliver this week but with a twist as Paul O'Hehir joins us with Johnny off in London, searching for a town centre he can eventually take over with his aul lads WhatsApp group. With the help of some Alan Reynolds audio, the lads pick over the cup weekend, the Shelbourne dramas and title race optimism. There's also Belgrade memories, Kazan tales, Dublin pubs, unlikely Celbridge venues and more in a crowded mailbag that will hopefully keep you conscious even if you have a bias. All of this and more in association with our friends at Planify, Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff and Rascals, the host of Rocktoberfest on Saturday October 10
Friedrich Merz says the decisive win in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt by the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD, signals the need for a major reckoning. The AfD's national co-leader, Alice Weidel, says it's aiming to win at least forty per cent in the next general election. Also: the funeral of the Bosnian Serb war criminal, General Ratko Mladić, has gone ahead in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, where some people consider him a national hero. The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, has warned of a "dangerous escalation" by Israel after women and children were killed in an air strike on a residential building in southern Lebanon. A new film about the most important weather forecast in British history, which gave the go-ahead for D-Day on the sixth June 1944, is released in the UK. And the BBC speaks to the 13-year-old who has written a symphony warning about the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Description: German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a press conference the day after the Saxony-Anhalt state elections in Berlin, Germany, September 7, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Serbs have headed to Belgrade as former commander Ratko Mladic's body lies in state.
One of the best things you can do with your time is hire a boat that you can sleep on and float up a river for a few days.Time stops.Absorb the weather, whatever form it takes, but sunny is best. Breathe in the air. Sleep as the boat gently bobs up and down. Contemplate. Talk. Play games. Eat. Swim.Peace descends and nothing much matters any more.I've done this several times on the Thames and, having just spent a few days in Serbia, I now plan to do the same thing on the Danube. I just had a little taster. I flew out to Serbia because I was speaking and performing at Liberpulco, the European brother of Anarchapulco, an anarchy meet-up - I hesitate to call it a conference - held every year in Acapulco. The idea is that the European version should take place in Liberland.Wait! What? Where?Gornja Siga is a small area of river islands and floodplain in the Danube about three square miles in size (more when the river is low). For some context, it would be about the size of Gibraltar.The Danube forms the border between Serbia and Croatia. Following the break-up of Yugoslavia, there was no agreement as to who owned this floodplain. It was terra nulla.Enter Vít Jedlička, a Czech politician and entrepreneur, who declared the territory the Free Republic of Liberland and has been trying to establish his own micronation ever since. “We are building the greatest tax haven the world has ever seen,” I once heard him declare in a presentation.Jedlička is a wonderful speaker, a great publicist and highly entrepreneurial. For obvious reasons, the project appealed to alienated libertarians around the world.He began selling passports and citizenship. He appointed various ministers. The nation's coffers were held in bitcoin. The nation even declares an annual profit.However, he needs another nation to recognise Liberland, which no one has yet done (despite, I gather, Argentine president Javier Millei being a citizen), and of course the idea has gone down like a bucket of sick at the UN.You also can't currently access the island by boat from Serbia without running into the Croatian police. If you should attempt to dock your boat, the police will arrest you. I think the grounds are entering the EU illegally. I swam to within about 5 feet of depth but then lost my nerve as the Croatia police boat approached and swam back into deeper water. Keeping a boat permanently stationed there is costing the Croatian police millions. Most days nothing happens. The police just sit there bored. What a waste of a life.You can access Liberland from the Croatian side, and some settlers live there in tents. Might for fun for a bit, but probably not a long-term option except for the most dedicated.Jedlička has now bought a plot of land beside a lake in the nearby Serbian town of Apatin, called it Ark and declared a government in exile. They have built a campsite, a small conference centre and various other facilities. It feels as much like a holiday resort as a country.Here is your author by said lake giving his best salmon impersonation.I don't know the ins and outs of the whole thing, but the project appeals to me if only because I find its sheer irreverence very funny. And because everyone wants to start their own nation. Who actually does?So that was what brought me to Serbia. And I am most grateful to the organizers for having me.Dogs and cigarettesWe flew into Belgrade, which itself is a tricky place to get to (try getting there from the south of France) and from there drove three hours to the town of Sombor and our hotel.I loved Sombor.I felt as though I had gone back in time to how European cities used to be: sleepy, friendly and safe. The country is 99% Christian Orthodox, and, from what little I experienced, both there and in Belgrade pretty monocultural. Serbs mostly seem to speak very good English. They are shy, polite, respectful, ambitious, hard working, driven and they take whatever they are doing very seriously.It's not like many other countries I could mention where you get accosted everywhere you go. People mostly left you alone to get on with whatever you were doing. But if you needed anything, they couldn't have been more helpful.In Belgrade, for example, taxis don't seem to stop on the street and there is no Uber. It took me more than 24 hours to work this out. But randoms on the street were more than happy to stop, get their phones out and call a taxi for me. If I asked a random in London to call me a taxi, Lord knows where that would end up.The food was delicious. Lots of trout, catfish and pork. Not particularly cheap.People looked pretty healthy, I must say. No rampant obesity. Although there were plenty of older men who looked as though they had drunk their fair share of beer over the years.That was another thing that took me back in time. Everybody smokes. Lots of sitting around in cafés, smoking and presumably discussing existentialism. You go into restaurants and there is a smoking area and a non-smoking area, and the smoking area is often more crowded. I'm so used to non-smoking restaurants that I have to say I didn't particularly like the smell.Belgrade was the same. Not particularly cheap. Some excellent food. As good a steak as I have ever eaten.Av ery high dog per capita ratio too. Everyone seems to own a dog and, what I liked, even in the capital many seemed to walk their dogs off a lead. Like the UK in the 1970s early 80s before pitbulls, health and safety arrived.Belgrade's location where the Danube and Sava rivers meet means it has been enormously important strategically. How about this for a stat? It has been fought over in 115 wars and razed 44 timesLots of splendid Orthodox churches. Look at all that gold leaf.Quite a bit of graffiti too. I couldn't understand what it said, but presumably something to do with the war. It has an unpopular and corrupt government that faces weekly protests. According to one taxi driver, always a reliable source of political opinion, it promises to join the EU and never does. Like somewhere else I could mention, the population is split 50:50 as to whether joining the EU is a good idea or not. A beautiful central park with a fortress that looks like Helms Deep. Lovely walks along the Danube. Lots of views. Here's one of them.I managed to rupture a tendon in my knee playing pickleball a month back, and this gave me an unexpected insight into the Serbian healthcare system. My knee was hurting so I took to google and got an appointment that same day with an orthopaedic surgeon. The clinic was not in the centre of town so we got some insight into ‘the real Belgrade”. What struck me was the relationship between the doctors and their patients. It seemed so good. They all seemed to know each other. There was affection. They seemed to feel part of the same community. It was so good to see. I then had an MRI the following day, all for about a quarter of what I would have expected to pay in the UK. That was a good experience too.I liked Serbia and will go back. Next time I am going to get a boat and drift up the Danube for a few days. There is something about being on a river that strips life down to its essentials. For a few days at least, I will drift, gently sway, bob up and down and nothing much will matter any more.Here is this week's commentary, in case you missed it.Until next time,Happy Sunday,DominicIf you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
We are back after our August break! In this episode of the Talk Eastern Europe Deep Dive, Alexandra Karppi speaks with James Ker-Lindsay, professor and specialist on conflict, security and diplomacy, with particular expertise on the Western Balkans. They discuss the increasingly complicated geopolitical landscape across the Balkans and wider Eastern Europe.The conversation covers the stalled political processes in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro's progress towards EU membership, and the growing divergence between Washington and Brussels over how to approach the region. They also examine the Trump administration's hanging engagement with the Balkans and why US business interests appear to be playing a larger role in its regional policy.Alexandra and James also look at Russia's war against Ukraine, Moscow's influence in the region and the possibility of increasingly aggressive hybrid operations against NATO members, particularly the Baltic states and Poland. Finally, they explore Turkey's increasingly independent foreign policy, its relationship with Russia and the United States, and why Ankara – alongside Belgrade and Baku – has become an increasingly important player in the emerging geopolitical order.Talk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europemagazine - 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 featuring deep dives with leading analysts, journalists, and scholarsEvery Friday: Weekly News Roundup with essential updates and commentary on the latest developmentsAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all majorplatforms.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis.https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access,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/
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Last week, we introduced you to Krystyna Skarbek, a daring resistance agent who smuggled valuable intelligence and thousands of refugees out of Nazi-occupied Poland. When we left off last week, she and her lover Andrzej had just fled Hungary, one step ahead of the Gestapo, and enjoyed a brief moment of peace in Belgrade. That wasn't going to last for long. Join us for the finale of this incredible true story. Tickets are on sale now for CrimeWave 2.0! Visit crimewaveatsea.com/CAMPFIRE to get your discount code for $100 off your cabin and a private meet-and-greet with us! The cruise is Feb. 8-12, 2027. Sources: Clare Mulley, The Spy Who Loved Follow us, campers! Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfirehttps://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/Facebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimecampfire/?hl=enEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/ Freedom International Livestream Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST GUESTS: JOAQUIN FLORES & JIM JATRAS Topic: POLITICS, CIVILIZATION & SPIRITUALITY TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 BIOS: Joaquin Flores is an author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel : Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores. The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite. Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News. Public Links https://t.me/NewResistance https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/ https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF Jim Jatras is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Senate Republican foreign policy adviser, attorney, and geopolitical analyst. A respected commentator on U.S. foreign policy, Russia, Europe, and the emerging multipolar world, he brings decades of government and diplomatic experience to today's most pressing international issues. Book I Tried to Warn You: The Collected Works of James George Jatras (Pontic Press, 2024) — A collection of Jatras' essays on U.S. foreign policy, geopolitics, Christianity, and the decline of the Western order, drawing on more than four decades of diplomatic and policy experience. Public Links Book (Google Books): I Tried to Warn You Substack: The Jatras Report X (Twitter): @JimJatras Special Hosts: Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) Telegram -CerFunhouse www.GlobalResearch.Ca Warren Monty Quesnell Facebook – Citizen Journalist Hartmut Schumacher www.dragonnous.com Founder Host: Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES to help you in your health journey and to sustain this podcast: Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05 AZURE WELL - PROMO CODE to SHARE - below OHWG10 to get 10% off orders of AzureWell How to place your first AZUREWELL ORDER: Step 1: Visit AzureStandard.com Search for your AzureWell items. Step 2: Shop Place your AzureWell items in your cart. Questions? Call 971-200-8351 ext. 227
Ivana Stradner analyzes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russia. President Vučić's weapons sales to Ukraine are merely lucrative business deals. Serbia remains highly dependent on Russia, sharing deep intelligence ties and cooperating with the FSB to test crowd-control equipment. Vučić balances these relationships to survive domestic protests sparked by environmental concerns and a severe heatwave. Stradner, recently returning from Israel, reports that Israeli morale remains exceptionally high despite facing a multi-front threat from Iran's proxy network, which Russia continues to exploit through regional propaganda and strategic manipulation. (6)
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-24-2026.OTTAWAConrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that have sparked a major political crisis in Canada, leading to opposition calls to immediately reconvene Parliament. Black describes a stark contrast in national attitudes, noting that President Trump's rhetoric effectively denies Canada's sovereignty. This perceived affront has deeply united Canadians across party lines, who view the tariffs as an assault on national identity rather than a mere commercial dispute. Black highlights potential Republican electoral fallout in key US Senate races like Maine and Michigan, and suggests a bilateral phone call could resolve the dispute. (1)Janatyn Sayeh and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Iranian official Ghalibaf's public appearance in Iraq, signaling defiance to the US and Israel before secondary sanctions are revealed. Sayeh explains that Iran views Iraq as its backyard, using it to evade sanctions by blending Iranian oil with Iraqi exports. Under President Trump, US economic scrutiny on Iraq has increased to block this smuggling. While maximum pressure has devalued Iran's currency and caused hyperinflation, Iran aims to overwhelm Washington by utilizing its regional proxy networks across Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq. The US must view these proxies as Iranian arms rather than local actors. (2)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa, with Edmund Fitton-Brown: In Brazil, falling poll numbers have panicked President Lula, prompting him to call Donald Trump despite years of anti-American rhetoric. Araújo explains this reflects the US's central role in combating South American "narcosocialist" regimes. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, Delcyand Jorge Rodríguez are simulating cooperation with the US while delaying presidential elections to buy time. Peña Esclusa notes that Venezuelan opposition members are negotiating Supreme Court appointments rather than election dates or political prisoners. Both guests will attend Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum to discuss Latin America's right-wing political shift and potential energy partnerships with Europe. (3)Malcolm Hoenlein and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss rising security concerns in Israel after incendiary balloons from Gaza were discovered, potentially testing Israel's border preparedness. Concurrently, Turkey is expanding its regional footprint, occupying 5% of Syria and attempting to establish military bases, which Israel countered with airstrikes. In Gaza, Jared Kushner met with Hamas in Cairo, a move that critics argue bolsters the group's status despite declining local support. Meanwhile, the US Treasury has previewed secondary sanctions on Iranian trading partners, including China. Iran's economy is in collapse, with inflation skyrocketing and the currency reaching an all-time low. (4)David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed Forces, preventing independent disarmament of Hezbollah. Consequently, Hezbollah operates freely near UN watchtowers and tunnel networks. Daoud argues that while new US Treasury sanctions expanding target parameters to include Iranian violations are positive, they fail to address Hezbollah's deep integration into Lebanon's socio-political fabric. To be effective, the West must treat Hezbollah as a Lebanese entity with sovereign responsibilities, rather than purely an Iranian proxy. True security requires targeting all of Hezbollah's activities, including its social and political wings. (5)Ivana Stradner and Edmund Fitton-Brown analyze Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russia. President Vučić's weapons sales to Ukraine are merely lucrative business deals. Serbia remains highly dependent on Russia, sharing deep intelligence ties and cooperating with the FSB to test crowd-control equipment. Vučić balances these relationships to survive domestic protests sparked by environmental concerns and a severe heatwave. Stradner, recently returning from Israel, reports that Israeli morale remains exceptionally high despite facing a multi-front threat from Iran's proxy network, which Russia continues to exploit through regional propaganda and strategic manipulation. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the term "economic D-Day," explaining that Pakistan's mediation in Iran is self-interested, driven by fears of secondary US sanctions. These sanctions have suffocated Iran's economy, reducing oil exports and sparking hyperinflation. Iraq also struggles with contradictory policies, balancing its US alliance with pro-Iranian gestures, such as securing tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In the Red Sea, the Houthis demand tribute from Saudi Arabia to halt attacks on tankers and pipelines. Fitton-Brown warns that paying the Houthis only delays their long-term expansionist goals against Saudi territory and Israel. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened by disarmament frameworks proposed by Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. Ben-Ur notes Hamas only accepted the deal under the pretense of disarming while intending to survive intact. However, following Jared Kushner's visit, the US aligned with Israel's stance, demanding total disarmament before military withdrawal. Fitton-Brown and Ben-Ur discuss the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (ENCAG), a secular government planned to replace Hamas. Lacking military power, ENCAG's deployment depends on an international stabilization force, though troop commitments remain severely short. (8)Michael Sobolik and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology from Anthropic's Claude Opus model to train its own system, Kimi K3. This intellectual property theft threatens American market dominance and national security. Sobolik recommends three policy actions: imposing crushing financial sanctions on violating Chinese firms, closing export control loopholes related to remote cloud access, and banning open CCP models in the United States. He warns that American tech companies prioritizing short-term profits over security risk losing the AI race, mirroring historical patterns of Chinese piracy. (9)John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit route. This collaboration benefits Moscow by raising energy prices and draining US munition stockpiles like Patriot interceptors, giving Russia a freer hand in Ukraine. Russia provides Iran with tactical intelligence, drone components to resist satellite jamming, and has agreed to deliver shoulder-launched air defense missiles. While Ukraine and Israel have attempted long-range strikes against trade vessels and ports to disrupt this flow, interdiction is difficult because the Caspian Sea operates as a protected, non-transparent Russian-Iranian military lake. (10)Standing corrections applied: Janatyn Sayeh, Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Delcy Rodríguez (and Jorge Rodríguez), Zelenskyy, Vučić with diacritics, and Kimi K3 (source again had "Kimmy"). One anomaly in the source: segment 7 listed Fitton-Brown as both guest and co-host, so I've formatted it as his solo segment — flag it if there was a second voice in that file.
Branko is a research professor at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality at the City University of New York. He received his PhD from the University of Belgrade in 1987 and served as lead economist in the World Bank's Research Department for almost 20 years, leaving to write his book on global income inequality, Worlds Apart. He later worked at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, All Souls College in Oxford, and Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. Branko's main area of work is income inequality. He is the author of several books – the most recent one being The Great Global Transformation. In this podcast, we discuss: The Shift to National Market Liberalism The Geopolitical and Personal Impact of China The Rise of "Homoplutia" The "Folksy Elite" and Meritocratic Ideology India's Alternative Development Model Europe's Strategic and Economic Paradox The Policy Dilemma of the "Elephant Chart" Elite Multiplication and Youth Anxiety
Today I sit down with author Julie Brill to discuss her profound memoir, Hidden in Plain Sight. The book chronicles her father's survival as a young Jewish boy in Belgrade during World War II, bringing to light a pivotal yet frequently overlooked chapter of the Holocaust in Serbia. During our conversation, Julie shared how her father's vivid early memories—from the surprise April 1941 bombing of Belgrade to his time on his grandmother's farm—served as the starting point for a journey that spanned decades. We explored the concept of "post-memory," examining how descendants inherit, absorb, and navigate these raw family narratives, as well as the remarkable resilience of the women in her family who managed to shield a young child from terror in an extraordinarily unsafe world. What makes Hidden in Plain Sight so compelling is how Julie skillfully weaves intimate family recollections with meticulous historical research, expanding a personal search into a vital record of Belgrade's Sephardic Jewish community. From analyzing historical street passes to traveling back to Serbia alongside her father and daughters, Julie's journey demonstrates how recovering forgotten histories bridges generations. Thanks for listening!Kyler---Episode Links:JulieBrill.com
The controversy surrounding Hungary's election of a new president and Turkey's move to reintegrate Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants into society. Then, a brutal attack in Belgrade raises questions about political violence in Serbia. And a ratty special on why rodents are thriving in cities around the world. ++ https://shorturl.at/tJxGL ++?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss
Usman Nurmagomedov is the hottest free agent in MMA, especially with the new MVP-PFL merger. This past weekend, Nurmagomedov fought out his PFL contract in style, running through Archie Colgan at PFL New York in the first round. Now, Nurmagomedov has to choose between being the face of the new MVPFL promotion or attempting to follow in the footsteps of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, and vie for the UFC lightweight title. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov's win over Colgan at PFL New York and where the top lightweight goes from here. Additionally, the panel discusses the rest of PFL New York, Dakota Ditcheva's underwhelming win, Uros Medic's big win at UFC Belgrade, the recently announced main event for next month's Noche UFC card, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode with takeaways from a record-setting UFC Belgrade card that delivered 12 finishes — including a UFC-record 10 in the first round.First, heavyweight Steven Asplund joins ahead of his UFC Fight Night matchup with Guilherme Pat. Asplund discusses the message behind his recent Instagram post about fighting for “every little fat kid that doesn't feel confident,” staying authentically himself, and what he needs to do to bounce back from his loss to Vitor Petrino in this Saturday's fight.The guys then turn their attention back to UFC Belgrade, namely Uroš Medić's 30-second main-event knockout of Daniel Rodriguez and Navajo Stirling's short-notice statement win over Jan Błachowicz.Finally, friend of the show Neil Magny joins on his 39th birthday to talk about how he's evolved his game over the years 12 days ahead of his UFC 330 prelim matchup with Ramiz Brahimaj.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house on a Morning Kombat Monday, recapping the latest in the world of combat sports. The guys start out the gates with a recap of UFC Belgrade, from Uros Medic making short work of Daniel Rodriguez, to Navajo Stirling blasting Jan Blachowicz and Aleksandar Rakic's heavyweight debut performance against Marcin Tybura. The fellas also recap the PFL event on Friday, where lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov easily defeated Archie Colgan via first-round strikes. Plus, the UFC announced the headline fight for the next Noche UFC event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uros Medic was put in a position to become a breakout fighter in the UFC, and he delivered in a big way with a blistering, 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Belgrade. The Serbian competitor sent his hometown crowd happy before turning his attention to former champion Leon Edwards as a potential next opponent. Is that the matchup to make for Medic? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their thoughts on where “The Doctor” could go following the biggest win of his career. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Navajo Stirling after his first-round knockout of former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic following his successful heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura, along with fellow main card winners Robert Valentin, Gilbert Urbina, Noah Gugnon, and more. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions following the historic card that saw a record number of finishes. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luke Thomas and Danny Segura are in the house getting you ready for the weekend in combat sports. In what can be considered a blockbuster moment in MMA history, the PFL and MVP announced they were merging into one MVP brand. LT and Danny discuss the news and if it can compete with the UFC. Speaking of the PFL, they have a double header tonight on ESPN. Usman Nurmagomedov faces Archie Colgan and Dakota Ditcheva squares off with Denise Kielholtz. In other news, former UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday and charged with three felonies. Plus, the UFC takes its Fight Night franchise to Belgrade, Serbia for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to Saturday's UFC Belgrade card while catching up with two fighters coming off statement finishes in Abu Dhabi.First, 10th-ranked heavyweight Valter Walker joins the show after tying Demian Maia's UFC record with his fifth straight submission victory. Fresh off a first-round calf slicer win over Thomas Petersen, Walker discusses his historic leg-lock streak, the heavyweight names hovering around the title picture, and what could be next as “The Clean Monster” continues climbing the rankings.Then, Sam Patterson makes his UFC Unfiltered debut fresh off his knockout win over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Successful in his mission to deliver a fan-friendly fights on the heels of his frustrating setback against Michael “Venom” Page, Patterson reflects on his MMA beginnings and how it's set him on a path for success in the UFC's welterweight division.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show by previewing and predicting a few fights from Saturday's UFC Belgrade card in Serbia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.