Podcasts about Blackwater

SPONSORS HERE: 1) American Financing: Go to https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dorey or call 888-991-9788 today! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Erik Dean Prince is an American businessman, investor, author, and former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and the founder of the private military company Blackwater. ERIK'S LINKS: X: https://x.com/realErikDPrince BUY HIS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Civilian-Warriors-Inside-Blackwater-Unsung/dp/1591847214 BUY HIS UNPLUGGED PHONE: https://unplugged.com/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Upbringing, Russia Trip, Nicaragua Mass Graves, Socialist Churches 14:51 – Bipartisan System Failure, Founding Fathers, Normandy Visit 24:39 – Navy Story, Hillsdale, Firefighter, Blackwater CEO Moment 32:31 – Bureaucracy vs Private, Hell Week, Leaving Navy (Family) 40:21 – Haiti, Sniper School, Blackwater Start, Leadership Mistakes 54:38 – USS Cole, 9/11, Blackwater Scaling, Cost Efficiency 01:05:31 – Chain of Command, Mental Health, Afghanistan Fallout 01:18:03 – Afghanistan Collapse, Trump's NatSec Team, USAID & Pentagon 01:26:07 – Afghan/Iraq Invasions, Blocked Plans, Al-Zarqawi Blowback 01:39:05 – CIA NOC Leak 01:47:23 – Nisour Square, CIA NOC Ends, Isolation 02:01:19 – Sentencing, Pardon, Blackwater Fallout, Somali Piracy Pivot 02:09:19 – UAE Life, China Bike Trip, China's Rise 02:19:49 – Cartels = Terror Orgs 02:25:26 – NOC Leak Explainer, Afghanistan Prediction 02:33:27 – Israel–Hamas, Tunnel Driller, IDF Self-Casualties 02:46:40 - Unplugged Phone CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 305 - Erik Prince Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best-selling author of “One Nation Under Blackmail”, Whitney Webb, is back to discuss her latest article on the covert moves that are being made by one of the most polarizing figures in recent American history, Erik Prince. While his former company Blackwater underwent multiple rebrandings to attempt to remove the bloodstains from the carpet in the lobby, Prince was busy launching new ventures from his home base in the United Arab Emirates, such as Comframe and Dark Matter, which seek to help the Chinese acquire technology from Israel to assist with its Belt and Road Initiative. While China attempts to rebuild the fabled Silk Road to connect the world together, the United Nations is busy devising new ways in which to destroy it. Using the imagined threat of “climate change” as the new invisible enemy, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are leading the world into a digital panopticon where the public is treated as fenced livestock and the Globalists are the only ones with the keys. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast Whitney Webb: Website: www.UnlimitedHangout.com Books: https://rb.gy/dyrdx

Join us for our deep dive into the Battle at the Wall - the set piece battle of a Storm of Swords! We recap all of the characters involved and explore the setup: from Jon Snow's time with the Free Folk and the subsequent attack on Castle Black, to how Mance Rayder motivated thousands of Free Folk to move south as one group, and what brought Stannis Baratheon north after his crushing defeat at the Blackwater. Then we go step by step through the initial assault on the Wall by Mance's massive army, Jon Snow's defensive response, and the final and surprising conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the salmon run beginning in earnest this month, the Blackwater's Conor Arnold joins us this week to tell us about the unique May salmon that arrives in the river, and whether the spring run's decline could actually herald an increase in the back-end? Plus, Tom has a mayfly update from Corrib, and we'll be bringing you more mayfly updates from across the country over the next few weeks so stay tuned for those. Keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly on https://www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on https://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

Pues poco más que decir, más allá de que he caído (tarde) en el fenómeno editorial de moda de 2024… Si no has oído hablar de ella, te dejo el enlace de la editorial: https://blackiebooks.org/saga-blackwater-2/Dime qué te ha parecido este capitulo y deja un comentario en ivoox o Spotify.Si lo prefieres, envíame un correo electrónico a la dirección de gmail almadailypodcast. En redes soy @almajefi y me encuentras en X / Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram y Telegram.

Free preview cross-over with the Bang-Bang Podcast. Van and Lyle kick off their Andor series with Slate culture editor Jenny G. Zhang, diving into the show's slow-burn opening arc where imperial bootlickers, jealous love interests, and rebels in the making collide on the Outer Rim. They discuss what makes Andor—a property of the Star Wars universe—feel different than its franchise kin, from its social realism to its psychological bite. If The Battle of Algiers looms large, so does Parable of the Sower, especially the show's landscape of authoritarian company towns and the simmering hints of a revolutionary break.They talk about the Preox-Morlana security force as East India Company meets Blackwater, and Deputy Inspector Syril Karn as the story's omnipresent archetype—the insecure man desperate to matter. Just like the pathetic rent-a-cops Andor is forced to kill, and the equally envious Timm Karlo, another tragic loser who dies trying to make up for his fateful angst.History appears to turn not so much on generals and emperors, but on the choices and contradictions of broken men. Men stuck in systems they didn't build, and whose real breaking is yet to come.Check out the Bang-Bang Podcast and subscribe: https://www.bangbangpod.com/Further ReadingJenny's websiteJenny on BlueskyJenny on Twitter“The Andor Dilemma: Pop Culture's Place in Leftist Strategy,” by Van Jackson“Introducing Andor Analysed, Part 1,” by Jamie WoodcockThe Battle of Algiers EpisodeParable of the Sower, by Octavia ButlerThe Hundred Years' War on Palestine, by Rashid Khalidi

Del Blackwater shares her novel: Dead Egyptians. Her lifelong love & pursuit of Egyptology has lead her to writing about Egypt in 1902, and a gay British Egyptologist who was there when the Egyptians began to take back their country, plus mysticism, reincarnation, and porch time! https://delblackwater.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/del-blackwater/ 

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Aaron Beam discusses Red Fang's new collection and two decades of riff-driven sludge metal, plus Justin Benlolo of BRKN Love joins the show TL;DR This week on the Loaded Radio Podcast, Aaron Beam from Red Fang joins us to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary and discuss the release of their latest collection, Deep Cuts. Beam dives into the band's beginnings, the process of assembling rare tracks, and the inspiration behind Red Fang's unrelenting sound. Later in the episode, Justin Benlolo of BRKN Love drops in to talk about the band's ongoing evolution and the exciting plans ahead. Red Fang reflect on two decades of sludge-soaked greatness Formed in 2005 in Portland, Oregon, Red Fang carved out a distinct place in the modern heavy scene with their gritty, hook-laden sludge metal. Over the last 20 years, they've delivered one crushing release after another, gaining a reputation for both their anthemic riffs and their offbeat sense of humor. Now, Aaron Beam and the rest of Red Fang mark their 20th year with Deep Cuts — a sprawling 26-track release packed with non-album tracks, covers, demos, and hidden gems. It's a celebration of the band's journey so far, offering longtime fans a treasure trove of rarely heard material that still captures the raw, unfiltered energy Red Fang are known for. On the latest episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Beam opens up about the creation of Deep Cuts, shares reflections on the early days of jamming in drummer John Sherman's basement, and talks about what it feels like to still be making music together two decades later. Deep Cuts offers a full throttle dive into Red Fang's evolution From the thunderous opening riff of “Antidote” to the atmospheric shifts of tracks like “Hollow Light” and “Endless Sea,” Deep Cuts showcases the full range of Red Fang's capabilities. Beam notes that the collection captures the oddities, covers, and experimental moments that have fueled the band's evolution over the years. Highlights include their gritty renditions of Wipers' “Over the Edge” and Dust's “Suicide,” as well as fan-favorite deep cuts like “Stereo Nucleosis” and “Black Water.” It's a wild ride through the different textures and tones that have shaped Red Fang's career — from straight-up sludge anthems to more experimental, synth-laced jams. Beam also reflects on how his own musical journey — and the shared history with bandmates Bryan Giles, David Sullivan, and John Sherman — continues to push Red Fang's sound forward even after 20 years. Justin Benlolo of BRKN Love joins the conversation The second half of this week's podcast features Justin Benlolo, the dynamic frontman of BRKN Love. Benlolo and Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold dig into the band's unique blend of hard rock and alternative influences, their songwriting process, and their ambitions as they continue building momentum within the modern rock landscape. With new music and major tour plans on the horizon, BRKN Love are positioning themselves as one of the exciting young acts keeping heavy music alive in a constantly evolving scene.

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Things have started to feel real for the Party Girls ever since the Feds visited Sam at home. All of Jamie's and Sam's predictions have come true — Mahmoud was just the beginning, next they came for the ‘homegrowns.' Trump welcomes the “World's coolest dictator” into his home as the two reveal a shocking plan: build 5 new hyper prisons and begin to deport and imprison American citizens. But don't worry, Blackwater is here to help! Meanwhile, Bernie and AOC are pulling record-breaking crowds as Sanders returns to his punk roots at Coachella, the nation's premier anarcho-punk festival. 00:00 Intro, Jamie's trip to Mexico, Sam's FBI Visit 03:49 Bernie Goes To Coachella, thoughts on "Fight Oligarchy" Tour 11:15 NYC mayoral race: Hotties for Zohran Mamdani 13:25 Liberals won't save us, Sackett Harbor, efficacy of "demonstrations," DSA 23:00 Just say NO to recuperating the "American" project & the politics of "joy" 32:44 What direction will the anti-fascist movement take? 35:40 Trump, deportations to El Salvador, Bukele, CECOT 45:15 Repression Threat Level Chart 52:24 Teen allegedly killed parents; Josh Shapiro firebombed, wrapping up 57:30 All Roads Lead To Luigi Mangione *** SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Join our YouTube channel as a member to get access to bonus videos (the same one's you'd find on Patreon!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0T-lzkTsMt1tBSvp958UGQ/join Follow us on ALL the Socials: Instagram: @party.girls.pod YouTube: @partygirlspod TikTok: @party.girls.pod Twitter: @partygirlspod BlueSky: @partygirls.bsky.social Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you feel so inclined: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/party-girls/id1577239978 https://open.spotify.com/show/71ESqg33NRlEPmDxjbg4rO

Semana Santa,lluvia y libros. "La asistenta" Freida McFadden "La seca" Txani Rodríguez "Angélica" Anne Golon "Un crimen con clase" Julia Seales "Lucía y las sombras de la muerte" Fernando Fdez Quiñones "Blackwater.La riada" Michael McDowell" "Cuentos" Emilia Pardo Bazán "Ortiga y hueso" T. Kingfisher "Las furias" John Connolly "Komarr" Lois McMaster Bujold Disfruta las vacaciones.

https://www.spencercreaghan.comInstagram ImdbSpencer Creaghan Bio: Spencer Creaghan is a multi-award-winning composer known for his evocative scores in film, television, and video games. His recent work includes the hit SYFY series SURREALESTATE, the surrealist co-score for the Sci-Fi short SPACEMAN, which earned him a Hollywood Music in Media Award in 2024, and a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his score for MOTHERLY. He also scored QUICKENING and I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, both of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. His credits span AMC+'s SLASHER: RIPPER, BLACK WATER, HOT WHEELS RACERVERSE, and original songs for My Little Pony: Make Your Mark on Netflix. Spencer's music has been featured at prestigious festivals like TIFF, Cannes, and Sundance and aired on networks such as SYFY, CTV, NBC, and Netflix. His unique approach combines classical orchestration, pop, rock, folk traditions, and field recordings to create immersive soundtracks that serve as a character in the story. With over 150 scored projects and numerous awards, including 13 SOCAN A/V Composer Awards before 30, Spencer's career continues to rise. Outside of film and TV, he arranges orchestral pieces for symphonic metal acts and has contributed to video games like Ubisoft's TOM CLANCY: SHADOWBREAK. He lives in Guelph, Ontario, and enjoys exploring folklore, fantasy literature, and nature.About SYFY's SurrealEstate Season 3 SurrealEstate, which debuted in July 2021 and aired Season 2 in fall 2023, follows real estate agent Luke Roman (played by Wynonna Earp‘s Tim Rozon) and an elite team of specialists that handle the cases no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away. Researching, investigating and “fixing” the things that go bump in the night, the team works to create closure — and facilitate closings — even as they struggle with demons of their own. In Season 3, which is set three years after the events of Season 2, real estate agents Luke, Susan and their team continue to help clients buy and sell “metaphysically engaged” properties (aka haunted houses), even as “Luke is stalked by an old, demonic childhood nemesis who threatens him and everyone he cares about… dead or alive.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Aplacar la guerra sangrienta de las bandas criminales será sin duda el reto principal del próximo jefe del estado ecuatoriano tras las elecciones presidenciales del 13 de abril. El país arrancó el año con una tasa de homicidios récord a pesar de la política de mano dura del presidente Daniel Noboa. Radiografía de la violencia con Billy Navarrete, director de la ONG Comisión Permanente por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos, con sede en Guayaquil, epicentro del crimen organizado. Con cerca de un homicidio cada hora, Ecuador se ha convertido en el país más violento de Latinoamérica. El despliegue masivo de militares en las calles, decidido por el presidente Daniel Novoa durante sus 14 meses de mandato en el marco del decreto de estado de conflicto armado interno, no ha logrado de momento reducir la violencia entre las bandas criminales que se disputan los puntos de exportación de la cocaína. Es más, tras un ligero descenso de la tasa de homicidios en 2024 -paso de 46,2 a 39,1 por 100.000 habitantes-, la cifra volvió a dispararse durante los primeros meses de 2025. Las proyecciones actuales podrían llevar a una tasa de 53,1 homicidios por 100.000 habitantes, la más elevada de Latinoamérica.Entrevista con Billy Navarrete, director del Comité Permanente por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos, una ONG con 42 años de existencia.RFI:  ¿Cuál fue la chispa que disparó los índices de violencia aquí en Guayaquil? Se ven ahora fenómenos de extorsiones generalizadas, asesinatos y masacres, como el que ocurrió en el barrio pobre Socio Vivienda 2 en marzo, con 22 muertos en un solo día.Billy Navarrete: Esta ciudad es la más poblada del Ecuador. Ha estado siendo habitada por migrantes internos que se han venido asentando en los exteriores de la ciudad. Hay muy amplios sectores de asentamientos humanos muy precarios donde básicamente se concentra la violencia. Aunque desde el 2019 eso ya no tiene límite, es decir, también en los barrios acomodados ocurren hechos de sicariato, ataques con explosivos y una serie de otros hechos que antes no ocurrían.La crisis comenzó con el sistema carcelario. Comenzamos a registrar este pico de violencia hacia el 2019. Varias bandas criminales sufren una fragmentación al interior de las cárceles y comienzan a enfrentarse entre ellas. Luego, esa violencia se desborda a las comunidades, a estas comunidades precarias que se han asentado alrededor de la ciudad.Ahí básicamente están dinamizadas estas violencias por el narcotráfico que tiene que ver con el traslado de mercancía que viene de Colombia, que intenta llegar a los buques que van hacia Europa a través de Guayaquil. La cocaína, que es la principal mercancía, sale a través de estas comunidades precarias que están a orillas del estero. Hay una afectación especial a estas comunidades que son afrodescendientes.RFI: ¿Cómo impacta en las poblaciones en Guayaquil esta agudización de la violencia? Billy Navarrete: Hay considerar dos momentos. Primero, el que se desarrolla desde el 2019 hasta diciembre del 2023. Y otro que inicia hacia el 9 de enero del 2024 cuando el gobierno de Daniel Noboa estableció que el Ecuador vive un conflicto armado interno y da atribución a las Fuerzas Armadas para salir sin acompañamiento de la policía. Eso genera una imagen de mano dura que especialmente tiene afectación en estas comunidades precarias. Una gran cantidad de personas a inicios del año pasado fueron detenidos en especial jóvenes y especialmente afrodescendientes. Durante los primeros meses me refiero a partir del 9 de enero, hasta tal vez mayo se reportaba un promedio de 1300 detenciones por mes.Pero ese volumen de detenciones no llega a judicializarse, es decir, que los agarran, los meten en el balde de la camioneta, los apalean y eventualmente los que sobreviven los dejan desnudos. Es un patrón de conducta, y los dejan en libertad bajo la extorsión. Los números de judicializados es bajito. Hay un efecto de rastrillo, por decirlo de alguna forma.En el peor de los casos que llegue a la prisión [el sospechoso] ingresa a la prisión y el estado se desentiende de él. Y luego de entrar a la prisión, la persona perteneciendo o no a una banda criminal tiene que adherirse a una forzosamente para que esa banda digamos, bajo extorsión, le garantice la vida, la integridad física y acceso a alimentos. Son las bandas las que a la larga administran las cárceles.RFI: En los barrios populares, la violencia alcanza un nivel tan alto que muchas familias se ven obligadas a mudarse. ¿Tenemos una idea de la magnitud de este fenómeno? [Lea aquí nuestro reportaje en Guayaquil]Billy Navarrete: . Son miles de familias, especialmente en la costa. Es un fenómeno que empezó en 2022RFI: ¿Qué le parece la contratación de la milicia privada estadounidense dirigida por Eric Prince, fundador de la empresa Blackwater, para tareas de asistencia militar y capacitación?Billy Navarrete: Parece que tiene un interés electoral porque es un gran show. Este mercenario es ampliamente cuestionado por la manera en cómo interviene otros países en conflicto en el Mundo. Ahora aparecen también para fortalecer esa imagen de mano dura.RFI: ¿Cuál sería entonces la prioridad del próximo presidente o presidenta? ¿Retomar el control de las cárceles, atender la crisis social en los barrios abandonados por el Estado?Billy Navarrete: Mira siendo francos, creería que al menos dos gobiernos consecutivos tienen que mantener una misma política como para comenzar a reducir realmente todo el daño que se ha sufrido. Y que creemos que este gobierno entrante no va a tener mucha diferencia en relación con cómo enfrentar eso. O sea, ambos están casi casi obligados a seguir con la mano dura, pese a lo que significa en materia de derechos humanos. Pensando, por ejemplo, en el caso de los cuatro chicos de Malvinas [asesinados tras su detención por militares en Guayaquil en diciembre de 2024], un caso que ha conmovido y que ha cuestionado tremendamente la política de seguridad en el EcuadorOjalá se considere y se acompañe esta mano dura con una política social. Trabajar al interior de esas comunidades para la prevención al reclutamiento forzoso de niños, niñas y adolescentes, eso debería ser una prioridad. Por otra parte, la mafia y la fuerza pública han dejado de tener la distancia mínima para, digamos, enfrentarse. Comparten prácticas como la desaparición forzada. La penetración de la mafia a la fuerza pública es directa, por eso digo que es importante un proceso de depuración porque no es necesaria una fuerza pública, no podemos obviarla, hay que recuperarla. 

Dimanche 13 avril, le président-candidat à sa réélection Daniel Noboa affronte Luisa Gonzalez, candidate du parti de gauche Revolucion Ciudadana. L'Équateur, qui était l'an dernier le deuxième pays le plus violent d'Amérique du Sud, a vu de nouveau la violence flamber en début d'année. Le tout, sur fond de crise économique. D'un côté, le président sortant Daniel Noboa, au pouvoir depuis un an et demi, terminant le mandat de son prédécesseur. De l'autre, la candidate de gauche Luisa Gonzalez, héritière du parti de l'ancien dirigeant Rafael Correa.« Daniel Noboa, fils d'un milliardaire, a resserré les liens avec les États-Unis depuis son élection. Il a tout pour plaire à Donald Trump et vient d'inviter Erik Prince, le fondateur de la sulfureuse compagnie américaine de sécurité Blackwater, pour aider à la lutte contre les cartels. Le président sortant veut notamment réformer la Constitution pour que puissent revenir les bases militaires étrangères », résume notre correspondant en Équateur, Eric Samson. « En cas d'élection de Luisa González, l'Équateur devrait effectuer un retour à gauche vers une posture socialiste et anti-impérialiste. La candidate a déjà indiqué qu'elle reconnaîtrait le régime de Nicolas Maduro au Venezuela », précise notre reporter. À lire aussiÉlections en Équateur: des scrutins sous le signe de la violencePérou : manifestation des transporteurs contre l'extorsionHier, à Lima, les chauffeurs de bus ont protesté et demandé aux autorités de mieux les protéger contre les extorsions et violences de plus en plus fréquentes de la part des groupes criminels. Reportage de notre correspondant Martin Chabal. Haïti : Clarens Siffroy, lauréat du prestigieux World Press Photo pour l'Amérique du NordIl est de plus en plus difficile de raconter le quotidien d'Haïti. Les journalistes sont pris pour cible, attaqués par les gangs, mais certains parviennent à continuer d'informer. Le photojournaliste de l'Agence France Presse, Clarens Siffroy, témoigne à notre micro depuis Haïti : « Ce prix me donne l'opportunité de faire connaître la réalité de mon pays à travers le monde. »En République dominicaine, le bilan grimpe à 221 morts après l'effondrement du toit d'une boite de nuitCertaines personnes sont toujours portées disparues et les secours ont annoncé mettre fin aux recherches. Ce jeudi, les proches et fans du chanteur Rubby Perez, mort alors qu'il se produisait dans la boite de nuit, se sont réunis pour lui rendre hommage lors de ses funérailles.Le président a décidé hier de prolonger le deuil national de trois jours, jusqu'à dimanche, et le drame fait toujours la Une de la presse. Un « émouvant hommage » entre « larmes et musique » titre le Nuevo Diario. « Rubby Perez n'était pas qu'un symbole du merengue dominicain, c'était aussi un homme aimé, à la voix puissante, qui remplissait les scènes et le cœur », conclut le journal.Du côté du Diario Libre, « des hypothèses émergent » sur les raisons du drame. Le Nuevo Diario s'inquiète : et si le prochain effondrement concernait le pont de la 17, emprunté par 80 000 voitures par jour et dont plusieurs rapports pointent le délabrement ?À lire aussiLa République dominicaine met fin aux recherches de survivants de l'effondrement du toit d'une discothèqueHaïti : l'initiative de la France sur la double dette haïtienneCette somme considérable, 150 millions de francs de l'époque, exigée par l'ancien pays colonisateur, la France, en échange d'une reconnaissance de la jeune république d'Haïti.Le président français Emmanuel Macron fera des annonces jeudi 17 avril. 200 ans plus tôt, la France « extorquait une rançon à Haïti pour dédommager les propriétaires d'esclaves de la colonie de Saint-Domingue », écrit l'éditorialiste Frantz Duval.Depuis 2004, tous les présidents haïtiens avaient éludé la question, pour ne pas froisser la France, en espoir d'un soutien, explique Le Nouvelliste, qui rappelle que la crise traversée par le pays et les changements politiques en France ont réduit au minimum le soutien français.« Entre Haïti et la France, les promesses ne se transforment pas toujours en projet et les projets ne sont pas toujours menés à terme », prévient l'éditorialiste. Avant de conclure : « Pour le moment, plus que des milliards ou des promesses, le pays a besoin d'un coup de pouce sécuritaire. La France peut-elle s'occuper de cela ? »

In this episode, I talk with friend and author of the book "Welcome to Blackwater", and his newest book, "Guns, Girls, and Greed" -- Mister Morgan Lerette. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, as well as a former downrange private security contractor. We take a deeper dive this time talking about private security contracting OCONUS, talking about a wider range of topics. Special Guest: Morgan Lerette.

This episode of The Big Fish we talk to OzFish on plans to rehabilitate the Richmond River to prevent future blackwater events that lead to massive fish kills.

A devastating fire has destroyed the Blackwater Scouts' beloved Scout Den, leaving the group without a home. But in the face of this challenge, the Scouts are determined to rebuild with the help of their community. Joining me now are Denis O'Connor and Josh Corrigan from Blackwater Scouts to discuss the impact of the fire, what it means for the group, and how people can get involved in their efforts to restore this vital space for young scouts.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five special agents- Dragan Lasair, Keenbo Moren Nim, Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly, Curly-Toed McGuffin, and Patty Magnimus- as they complete their delivery route in The Return of Ornon St. Patrick's Day 2025 special! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the tag #RealmsNerds when posting online about the show! Map of the delivery route Diagram of delivery wagon Interested in hiring us to advertise your product or service on the podcast? Please email inquiries to realmsandnerds@gmail.com Share the show! Support on Patreon! Follow us on Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook TikTok Red Blade Productions Discord Watch RJ's Baldur's Gate III Chaos Quest live on Twitch (Wednesdays 7pm-9pm EST) Lasair does some healing. Keenbo tells a story. Thomas prefers extra crispy. Curly gathers gold. Patty gets stepped on. Cast: Ash - Curly-Toed McGuffin Bee - Keenbo Moren Nim Bronson - Patty Magnimus Harrison - Dungeon Master, Blackwater Wagon Driver, Leprechaun, Castle Guard Ray - Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly RJ - Dragan Lasair Special guest cameo by Tabi The Return of Ornon is an original campaign created by Harrison Owens "Blackwater Adventuring Guild" is an original story created by Harrison Owens Episode edited by RJ Moore Original Realms & Nerds music by RJ Moore Main theme melody by Kyle Rice "Ave Maria" composed by Franz Schubert Original sound effects created by RJ Moore Additional music: "The Cold March of Morning" and "Celtic Morning" by TeknoAXE (https://www.teknoaxe.com) "Irish Dance Music" by JuilusH (https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/) "Happy Times" by Ivan Duch (https://www.ivanduch.com) Additional sound effects used courtesy of FreeSound (https://www.freesound.org) "trotting horse in rural road" by Osca de Ávila "Sawing wood 04" by xkeril "Electric Zap - Electricity 2" by Wakerone

“Como flotar en el espacio rodeada por extraterrestres”, así se siente visitar a las criaturas del abismo marino que noche tras noche emergen de las profundidades para alimentarse en aguas someras, afirma Frida Yolotzin Jonguitud, pionera del llamado buceo blackwater en México y fotógrafa subacuática (mira su trabajo en @frida.yolotzin)

This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250321.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- China is criticizing a Hong Kong based company willing to sell 2 ports in the Panama Canal to US investors. Lula da Silva criticized American tariffs, called for reform in the UN Security Council, and worries about the lack of focus on the environment. Poland and 3 other countries bordering Russia announced plans to begin using land mines again. From FRANCE- Finland was again found to have the happiest occupants on the planet aided by a national emphasis on nature. Then UK press reviews on talk of sending thousands of troops to Ukraine as part of up to 30,000 from 5 other countries. An interview with a frontline medic in Ukraine. Then regional press reviews on the bombing raids by Israel killing 400 mostly women and children in Gaza. From GERMANY- Reporting on the Israeli attacks on Gaza followed by excerpts from an interview with Oliver McTernan, Director of the NGO Forward Thinking. He has worked for years negotiating conflicts in the Middle East and we will hear him speak to the role of the US in the surprise return to massive carnage by the Israeli forces. From CUBA - Trump ended funding for Radio Free Europe, the VOA, and Radio Marti. The Ecuadorian President announced an alliance with Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, to combat organized crime using mercenaries. The US flew more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador to be imprisoned for a fee in a maximum security terrorist confinement center. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "We have currently a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information. Our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses and recognize that television in the main is being used to distract, delude, amuse and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture too late." -- Edward R Murrow Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

On this episode, we dig into the chilling tale of a young outcast in the small mining town of Blackwater, where a night of playful ghost-hunting unleashes a series of terrifying events. What begins as a harmless joke among friends spirals into a nightmare of poltergeist activity, haunting dreams, and unexplained sickness.   Join us as we unravel the mystery of a spirit that refuses to rest, leaving behind a trail of fear, unanswered questions, and the haunting possibility that some doors should never be opened.

On this episode, we dig into the chilling tale of a young outcast in the small mining town of Blackwater, where a night of playful ghost-hunting unleashes a series of terrifying events. What begins as a harmless joke among friends spirals into a nightmare of poltergeist activity, haunting dreams, and unexplained sickness.   Join us as we unravel the mystery of a spirit that refuses to rest, leaving behind a trail of fear, unanswered questions, and the haunting possibility that some doors should never be opened.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast, celebrating 7 years today! Join our five special agents- Dragan Lasair, Keenbo Moren Nim, Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly, Curly-Toed McGuffin, and Patty Magnimus- as they begin their delivery route in The Return of Ornon St. Patrick's Day 2025 special! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the tag #RealmsNerds when posting online about the show! Map of the delivery route Diagram of delivery wagon Interested in hiring us to advertise your product or service on the podcast? Please email inquiries to realmsandnerds@gmail.com Share the show! Support on Patreon! Follow us on Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook TikTok Red Blade Productions Discord Watch RJ's Baldur's Gate III Chaos Quest live on Twitch (Wednesdays 7pm-9pm EST) Lasair has trouble with his goods and services. Keenbo scouts ahead. Thomas deals and heals. Curly controls a cannon. Patty is continually outvoted. Cast: Ash - Curly-Toed McGuffin Bee - Keenbo Moren Nim Bronson - Patty Magnimus Harrison - Dungeon Master, King Sitoh, Leprechaun Ray - Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly RJ - Dragan-Lasair The Return of Ornon is an original campaign created by Harrison Owens "Blackwater Adventuring Guild" is an original story created by Harrison Owens Episode edited by RJ Moore Original Realms & Nerds music by RJ Moore Main theme melody by Kyle Rice Original sound effects created by RJ Moore Additional music: "Irish Dance Music" and "Beltane - Celtic Firedance Music" by JuilusH (https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/) "The Cold March of Morning" by TeknoAXE (https://www.teknoaxe.com) Additional sound effects used courtesy of FreeSound (https://www.freesound.org) "trotting horse in rural road" by Osca de Ávila "Magic - Chimes" by Vrymaa

⚡️ Register for "The Making Of A Dictator": https://bit.ly/dictator2025Registration closes 23:59 23/03/2025 || Special Offer Price €99--In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of mercenaries, taking you from the era of Italian condottieri to the modern day with groups like Blackwater and Wagner.   You'll learn how these soldiers for hire have evolved, the reasons nations use or avoid them, and their impact on 21st-century warfare.  What are mercenaries? Definition and historical context. Origins and role of freelance knights in Medieval Europe. Renaissance Italy: The rise of the condottieri. Impact and decline of the condottieri. Blackwater: A modern private military company. Private Military Contractors and international law issues. The Wagner Group and its ties to Russia. Wagner's global influence and alleged war crimes. Mercenaries in business and war: Ethical dilemmas. Future of warfare with mercenary involvement. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mercenaries ---You might like:⚡️ Join The Making Of A Dictator (closes 23:59 23/03/2025)

Ecuador se prepara para la segunda vuelta de elecciones presidenciales, marcadas por la fuerte violencia del narcotráfico, especialmente en la ciudad de Guayaquil. El presidente Daniel Noboa, candidato a la reelección, anunció que se apoyaría en Erik Prince, figura controversial de los servicios militares privados y fundador de la firma Blackwater, acusada de haber cometido una matanza en Irak. El próximo 13 de abril, Ecuador realizará la segunda vuelta de las elecciones entre el presidente saliente, Daniel Noboa, y la candidata Luisa González.En medio de una fuerte ola de violencia, la lucha contra el narcotráfico se ha convertido en el principal tema.Este martes 11 de marzo, el mandatario anunció una “alianza estratégica” para enfrentar ese fenómeno con apoyo de Eric Prince, fundador de la firma Blackwater, la compañía de seguridad privada involucrada en la matanza de 17 civiles en Bagdad en 2007.Noboa no proporcionó detalles sobre lo en qué consistía esa alianza estratégica. “En realidad el anuncio es de una primera reunión con Eric Prince. Estamos en medio de una campaña presidencial, entonces suena un poco más a un anuncio de campaña que a una estrategia para responder a una política de seguridad”, analiza Johanna Paulina Espín, docente de la escuela en seguridad y defensa del Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales de Ecuador."El crimen organizado ha sembrado miedo y ha creído que puede operar con impunidad. Se les acaba su hora. Empieza la ayuda internacional en el Ecuador", escribió Noboa en la red X."Alta tensión"Para Espín, falta por definirse en qué áreas se daría esta cooperación. “Si es un tema de asesoría técnica o de recursos. ¿Además, de qué forma se enmarcaría dentro de una política de seguridad más amplia del mismo gobierno nacional?”.La empresa Blackwater ya no lleva ese nombre. La rebautizaron Academi y la absorbió Constellis en una fusión con una compañía rival.Leer tambiénSorpresa y empate técnico entre Daniel Noboa y Luisa González en las presidenciales de EcuadorLa campaña por la segunda vuelta en Ecuador sigue mostrando un empate técnico entre Noboa y González. “Se está en espera también de cuál va a ser el comportamiento de otros actores como es del movimiento indígena”, asegura el politólogo Julio Echeverría.“El debate presidencial previo va a ser muy importante. Estamos frente a un escenario enormemente polarizado en un contexto regional y global alborotado entonces el pronóstico es de alta tensión”, dice.En Ecuador, la tasa de homicidios escaló de 6 por cada 100.000 habitantes en 2018 a 38 en 2024, con un récord histórico de 47 en 2023.

Donald Trump persiste dans sa guerre commerciale. Il menace désormais l'Union européenne de taxes de 200% sur les vins et les spiritueux. Une décision qui risque d'aggraver l'inflation, alors que beaucoup d'Américains souffrent déjà de la hausse des prix. En particulier à New York, où le coût de la vie est de plus en plus élevé.  À New York, un habitant sur quatre ne parvient plus à subvenir à ses besoins de base : payer un loyer, se nourrir, se soigner... La pauvreté augmente dans la ville la plus peuplée des États-Unis, et cela se voit dans les centres de distribution alimentaire. Devant les portes du centre de l'Armée du Salut de New York, chaque jour, la file d'attente s'étend sur plusieurs centaines de mètres. Selon le directeur du centre, la demande ne cesse d'augmenter. Il assure qu'il y a 4 à 5 fois plus de monde qu'avant la pandémie. Une tonne de produits alimentaires est distribuée quotidiennement, en plus de 300 repas chauds. Et parmi les bénéficiaires, le centre compte de plus en plus de personnes qui travaillent. Un reportage de notre correspondante à New York, Loubna Anaki. L'administration Trump démantèle les grandes politiques climatiques américaines L'EPA, l'agence de protection de l'environnement américaine a annoncé changement de cap hier. Pour Politico «l'EPA s'attaque au Saint-Graal de la science climatique» en remettant en question la dangerosité des gaz à effet de serre sur la santé. Dans une vidéo publiée hier sur X le chef de l'EPA, Lee Zeldin, annonce s'attaquer à une trentaine de mesures de lutte contre la pollution. Dans le Wall Street Journal, il se justifie : «Cette dérégulation assurera la sécurité des personnes et de l'environnement tout en révisant les règles qui étouffaient notre plein potentiel». Désormais, la mission de l'EPA est de «réduire le coût de l'achat d'une voiture, du chauffage d'une maison et de la gestion d'une entreprise». Politico assure que cette décision vient bouleverser 15 années de politique climatique. Un recadrage total de l'objectif de l'Agence, selon le New York Times. Argentine : scène de chaos à Buenos Aires lors une manifestation de retraitésHier (12 mars 2025), de violents affrontements ont éclaté entre la police et les retraités dans la capitale argentine. Des retraités qui protestent tous les mercredis pour dénoncer la chute considérable de leur pouvoir d'achat depuis la prise de pouvoir de Javier Milei. Ce mercredi 12 mars, des supporters de foot se sont joints aux retraités en solidarité. Notre correspondant Théo Conscience était sur place quand les affrontements ont débuté. Le bilan de ces heurts : au moins 20 blessés, dont le photographe Pablo Grillo, et 26 du côté des policiers. Colombie : le président Petro convoque une consultation populaire La réforme du travail de Gustavo Petro a été retoquée par le Sénat. Le président colombien considère que le vote des sénateurs va à l'encontre de la volonté du peuple. C'est en tout cas ce qu'il expliquait dans une allocution télévisée mardi soir : «Nous pensons que c'est maintenant au peuple de décider, puisque ses représentants n'ont pas été capables de faire résonner la volonté qu'il a exprimée pendant l'élection présidentielle de 2022», a-t-il déclaré. Il va donc organiser une consultation populaire. Une décision qui ne fait pas l'unanimité dans la presse. Dans son éditorial, le quotidien de centre-droit El Tiempo rappelle que les membres du Congrès colombien sont élus au suffrage universel, ils sont donc des représentants légitimes du peuple... et ce même s'ils ont des opinions politiques différentes de celles du président. Pour le média indépendant la Silla Vacia cette initiative de Gustavo Petro, le premier président de gauche du pays, est surtout une façon de prendre le pouls des votants, en vue de l'élection présidentielle de 2026. El Pais ajoute même qu'avec cette consultation, Petro met dans la balance ses quatre années de gouvernement. Le président équatorien forme une alliance avec un mercenaire américainLe président Daniel Noboa a publié hier sur X une photo de sa rencontre avec Erik Prince, le fondateur de Blackwater, une société militaire privée connue pour avoir tué des civils en Irak en 2007. Les deux hommes auraient établi une alliance pour lutter contre le «narcoterrorisme», selon les mots du président, en campagne pour sa réélection. Selon CNN, le gouvernement équatorien n'a pas communiqué sur le contenu de cette alliance avec Erik Prince, qui s'est déjà illustré dans la région en finançant une campagne contre le président Maduro au Venezuela. Expreso met la rencontre en Une et y voit un coup de communication à un mois du second tour de l'élection présidentielle. «Apparaître sur une photo aux côtés d'un mercenaire est un signe que tout message est valable dans une campagne électorale... surtout s'il sert à créer l'illusion que vous avez trouvé la formule pour vaincre le crime organisé», se désole le quotidien, alors que l'Equateur a été classé pays le plus violent d'Amérique latine en 2024. Haïti : prolongation des restrictions aériennes à Port-au-PrinceFrantz Duval, rédacteur en chef du Nouvelliste était au micro de RFI ce jeudi pour parler des saisies d'armes qui s'enchaînent depuis quelques jours. Elles permettent aux forces de l'ordre de mettre en lumière les liens qui existent entre différents groupes criminels.Dans ce contexte d'insécurité toujours plus grande, la capitale haïtienne reste isolée. Dans son éditorial, Frantz Duval se demande si les avions vont un jour revenir à Port-au-Prince. Le 12 mars 2025 devait sonner la fin des restrictions de vols des compagnies aériennes américaines vers la capitale après les graves incidents de novembre 2024. Elles ont été prolongées de 6 mois. Le Nouvelliste rend hommage à un grand écrivain, le dernier grand poète littéraire selon le quotidien, Anthony Phelps, décédé à 95 ans. Il était le fondateur d'Haïti Littéraire, un groupe de célèbres poétes haïtiens. Il en était le dernier membre vivant. Il s'est éteint à Montréal, où il vivait.  À la Une du journal de la 1ère En Guadeloupe, les coupures d'eau récurrentes sont parfois à l'origine de situations étonnantes.

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The international war reporter John Lechner is a brave man. For his new book Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare, he spent time in both Russia and the Central African Republic researching the Russian mercenary Wagner Group founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin. In our conversation, he details Prigozhin's rise, his rebellion against Putin, and his eventual death. Lechner argues that mercenary groups like Wagner are generally no more or less bloodthirsty than the governments that employ them. We also talked about the broader global trend of outsourcing warfare, from Russian mercenaries to U.S. contractors like Blackwater, and how this approach reduces political costs for governments engaging in military interventions.Here are the 5 KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways from the Lechner interview:* Wagner Group represents a broader trend of privatized warfare, following in the footsteps of Western contractors like Blackwater but expanding into offensive operations.* Yevgeny Prigozhin's personal ambition and desire to overcome his status within Putin's inner circle drove Wagner's expansion globally.* Mercenary groups like Wagner typically mirror the human rights practices of the governments that hire them, often exacerbating existing abuses rather than introducing new ones.* Prigozhin's rebellion against Putin stemmed from his narcissism and fear of losing political leverage when the Ministry of Defense attempted to absorb Wagner's fighters.* The outsourcing of warfare (through mercenaries, proxies, or technology) allows governments to pursue interventionist policies with reduced political costs, as contractor deaths don't receive the same public scrutiny as military casualties.John Lechner graduated from the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. At Georgetown, John focused on security issues in Central Africa and the Sahel; Turkey; Russia, and the former Soviet Union. He is an expert on Russia's growing influence in Africa. He speaks fluent Russian; advanced French, Turkish, and Georgian; and conversational Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS), Chechen, German, and Sango (the lingua franca of the Central African Republic). After working in finance for several years, John decided to leverage his language skills and significant experience living abroad—especially in Russia and Europe—for a career in international affairs. After arriving in Washington DC, he took an internship with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), analyzing and publishing articles on Turkish domestic politics, security, and foreign relations. While attending Georgetown he has continued to work as a freelance journalist, covering issues related to language, history, culture, and politics in eastern Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey, the Sahel, and the Central African Republic. He is an expert on the history, languages, and politics of Central Africa, Turkey, and the former Soviet Union. You can find his articles published in Foreign Policy, War on the Rocks, Kyiv Post, The Diplomat, Africa is a Country, African Arguments, The National Interest, and Defense One, among others.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

En este episodio de Langosta Literaria, nos sumergimos en las aguas turbias de Blackwater, la saga gótica sureña del autor Michael McDowell, Romeo Tello, editor de Taurus, guía la conversación junto a la escritora Aura García Junco (Dios fulmine a quien escriba de mí), y Jannis y Maldo de Morras Malditas podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is John Lechner, a writer and researcher. He's here today to talk about his new book about the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded private military group, or PMC. The book is called Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare, and is out March 4th (you can preorder it here). It's a crazy read, and draws on multiple trips John took to frontlines in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, the Central African Republic, and Mali. As a mutual friend told me, “John knows more about the Wagner Group than anyone not in the Wagner Group.” I asked John to help me better understand how state capacity works, through the lens of private military companies.Some questions I came into our conversation with:* How does a private military company (PMC) work? What's the bureaucratic structure of a PMC?* How does a successful PMC operate? How does it scale?* How does a state like Russia use a PMC for its own ends (and how do PMCs use states for their own ends)?* How do Russian PMCs like Wagner compare to American PMCs like Blackwater?Read the full transcript of this episode at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

It's News Day Tuesday! Sam & Emma break down the biggest headlines of the day. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Elon Musk's attacks on US federal workers, Mike Johnson's determination to cut Medicaid, an impending GOP-led government shutdown, dropping consumer sentiment, FDA actions to undo Musk & DOGE dumbassery, Blackwater's private ICE posse, DoorDash's millions in theft, Trump's attacks on whistleblower protections, the VA, and Trump's support for Russia, before basking in the beauty of Missouri Rep Mark Alford's obsequious support for the Musk/Trump regime getting drowned out by countless enraged constituents (despite Alford's unsurprising and unsubstantiated claims of outside agitators). After expanding on the need for Democrats to hold the line in refusing Trump's absurd power grabs and the GOP's disastrous budget plans – and how to call your representative to make sure they stay strong – Sam and Emma dive deep into the GOP's ongoing push to make devastating and extensive cuts to Medicaid, dissecting how this move targets the victims of the supposed “waste, fraud, and abuse” Mike Johnson and Co claim to be going after, and watch former NJ Rep Tom Malinowski obliterate Kevin O'Leary's ridiculous claim that Elon and Trump are completing the first audit of the US government in years. Wrapping up, they touch on David Dayen's recent piece “The Coup Has Failed,” and why we should find hope in the US public's overwhelming pushback to Trump's attempts to consolidate his power and punish his enemies. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma answer some of your questions about Ukraine, unpack the Trump/Musk regime's devastating impact on the US economy, explore the extensive reach of Trump's attack on federal workers, and talk with Cal from Rochester about the pre- and post-ACA Medicaid experience. Ronald Raygun expands the conversation on Russia and Ukraine, Max from South Carolina tackles SC's devastating GOP trifecta, the US government comes for queer people's IDs, and Milo Yiannopolis (or, perhaps, Jake from Dallas) shares some thoughts with the show. PBD goes to bat for his potential comrade-in-coups Jair Bolsonaro, and Nicholas from Michigan adds to the Medicaid experience, plus, your calls and IMs! Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: HelloFresh: Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at https://HelloFresh.com/hellofreshpodcast. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That's up to 10 free HelloFresh meals – just go to https://HelloFresh.com/hellofreshpodcast. Magic Spoon: Get 5 dollars off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/MAJORITYREPORT. Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. That's https://MagicSpoon.com/MAJORITYREPORT for five dollars off. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

In this hard-hitting episode, Patti Katter sits down with Morgan Lerette, former U.S. Army soldier, Blackwater contractor, and author of Guns, Girls, and Greed, to expose the ugly truth about human trafficking—right here in the U.S. and across the Southern Border.Morgan breaks down how cartels operate trafficking networks, smuggling people for profit, and the disturbing realities of modern-day slavery. He sheds light on who is really pulling the strings, how corruption allows this industry to thrive, and the challenges law enforcement and nonprofits face in trying to stop it.

In my latest episode of "Rhythmic Journeys," titled "Afrohouse Expedition," Episode 424 will embark you on a captivating musical adventure through the vibrant and infectious rhythms of Afrohouse. This mix is designed to take you on a rhythmic journey, immersing them in the energetic beats and soulful melodies that define the Afrohouse genre.In the latter part of the episode, watch out for some unexpected surprises, such as remixes and mashups that add a unique twist to familiar 80s and 90s tracks, further enhancing the overall experience. These creative touches demonstrate your passion for music and your ability to create a distinctive sonic journey for your listeners.The tripThey don't care about us I can't stopShout it outSweet dreamsThe people's rhapsodySring it backBesame muchoAnother world Don't leaveCruel summer I'm watching you Blackwater and much moreOverall, "Rhythmic Journeys: Afrohouse Expedition" is a masterfully crafted episode that showcases our deep understanding of the Afrohouse genre. This episode is a testament to my passion for music and my ability to create a captivating experience for you, the audience. And much more...Checkout our previous Afrohouse Episode:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/djaysammy/episodes/2024-12-26T09_58_08-08_00https://djaysammy.com/Pure love for the Music Dj Sammyinfo@djaysammy.com

DOGE is holding to account various Departments within the US government, As our comprehension of fraud waste and abuse, other crimes grows, we're also beginning to realize the full impact of unchecked agencies. Policies intended to create positive impacts to humanity are now shown to have the opposite impact. Our desire to be compassionate has caused incalculable harm when it comes to the human trafficking of children. Even worse, the trafficking of tender aged children. Get Guns, Girls and Greed on Amazon at Morgan Lerette is a former military intelligence officer who works to help us understand how our tax dollars fund human trafficking. Morgan is the author of Guns, Girls and Greed a must read to understand the fraternity like side of the Iraq War

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Erik Prince, businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and founder of Blackwater. The two discuss Prince’s career, strategic failures in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how the United States military can prepare for the wars of tomorrow. You can find Prince’s Unplugged Phone here. This interview was conducted on February 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Larry Arnn Show, Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Erik Prince, businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and founder of Blackwater. The two discuss Prince’s career, strategic failures in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and how the United States military can prepare for the wars of tomorrow. You can find Prince’s Unplugged Phone here. This interview was conducted on February 2, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Haley is a legend in the armed forces community. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance, he's built an illustrious career in both military service and the private sector. After combat tours in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, Haley transitioned to private military contracting with Blackwater USA, where he participated in high-profile operations including the 2004 Battle of Najaf. He later co-founded Magpul Dynamics, revolutionizing firearms training for civilians and professionals alike. In 2011, he founded Haley Strategic Partners, a company dedicated to advanced tactical training and product development for military, law enforcement, and responsible armed citizens. Under Haley's leadership, Haley Strategic Partners has introduced groundbreaking training programs and products that emphasize adaptability, self-awareness, and practical application. The company offers dynamic hands-on training and develops tactical gear such as the D3CR (Disruptive Environments Chest Rig) series. Recently, Haley has expanded his focus to include "mind architecture," helping individuals achieve personal growth through resilience and self-improvement. His work continues to influence the defense industry while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in tactical training. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: http://amac.us/srs http://drinkhoist.com/ | Use Code SRS http://patriotmobile.com/srs http://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 866-781-8900 for details about credit costs and terms. Travis Haley Links: Website - https://haleystrategic.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dragonflyhaley/ X.com - https://x.com/haleystrategic YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqO3qjABeMfqdhErk-A7zg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-haley-54314a41/ Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ann’s interview with Erik Prince, Blackwater founder, patriot and gentleman on Pete Hegseth, women in the military, Columbine, Katrina, monopoly military contractors and why the GOP should stop showering the Department of Defense with money.

Ann's interview with Erik Prince, Blackwater founder, patriot and gentleman on Pete Hegseth, women in the military, Columbine, Katrina, monopoly military contractors and why the GOP should stop showering the Department of Defense with money.

1/14/25 Hour 1 Democrats like Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, who lie about their own service and even nationality, question Pete Hegseth’s integrity. Pete Hegseth promises a future Department of Defense that doesn’t prioritize equity, but instead lethality. Vince speaks with Erik Prince, Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder of Blackwater and founder of Unplugged Technolgies, about Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing this morning. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Erik Prince, Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder of Blackwater and founder of Unplugged Technolgies about Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing this morning and the readiness of our country's military. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are going down memory lane today, with Eric Prince and Blackwater interviewed on Breitbart about the Weiner laptop and why that is coming up again now. Plus, another podcast Beanz is glued to that you can’t miss and more drone dissection!! Don’t miss this show and don’t forget the new schedule starting in January! […] The post A Monday Smorgasbord and Blast from the Past appeared first on Radio Influence.

Our cell phones are collecting way more data on us than we think, and it's shockingly easy for Big Tech, government agencies, and a wide array of bad actors to access it. Glenn speaks with Erik Prince, retired Navy SEAL and the founder of the private military contractor Blackwater, and Ryan Paterson, retired Marine and Big Tech insider, about their new venture, Unplugged, which aims to solve this massive personal security breach. Erik and Ryan explain how anyone who buys our data can learn our routines, discover who we are, and even know which side of the bed we sleep on: “It's worse than George Orwell even imagined.” Erik and Ryan also address excuses like, “They already have all my data,” or, “I have nothing to hide.” But first, Glenn speaks with Erik about his incredible backstory: Why did he, the son of a successful entrepreneur, become a Navy SEAL and start Blackwater? Erik also provides insight on the conflicts around the world: Can Trump stop the war between Russia and Ukraine? Can Israel free Iran from Islamist tyranny? Was America's war in Iraq for nothing? Is the Chinese Communist Party our greatest adversary? What did Trump's comments about “the enemy within” really mean? Plus, he shares his plan for how to make the U.S. military both less expensive and more efficient at the same time.   Disclaimer: Unplugged is a sponsor of "The Glenn Beck Program."   Sponsors: We live in crazy times. It's best to be prepared! Order three-month emergency food kits at https://MyPatriotSupply.com. Each kit comes with delicious food (over 2,000 calories a day) and can last in storage for up to 25 years.   From mortgage refinances to other forms of debt consolidation, American Financing could be saving you hundreds of dollars a month! Call American Financing at 800-906-2440 or go to https://AmericanFinancing.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices