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When Tyler called Joe Studwell's How Asia Works "perhaps my favorite economics book of the year" back in 2013, he wasn't alone: it became one of the most influential treatments of industrial policy ever written. Now Studwell has turned his attention to Africa with How Africa Works. Tyler calls it excellent, extremely well-researched, and essential reading, but does Studwell's optimism about the continent hold up under scrutiny? Tyler and Joe explore whether population density actually solves development, which African countries are likely to achieve stable growth, whether Africa has a manufacturing future, why state infrastructure projects decay while farmer-led irrigation thrives, what progress looks like in education and public health, whether charter cities or special economic zones can work, and how permanent Africa's colonial borders really are. After testing Joe's optimism about Africa, Tyler shifts back to Asia: what Japan and South Korea will do about depopulation, why industrial policy worked in East Asia but failed in India and Brazil, what went wrong in Thailand, and what Joe will tackle next. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded January 23rd, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Image Credit: Nick J.B. Moore
So, I was away for a bit and the new music just piled up during the holidays, and while we were watching Bad Bunny make headlines at the Grammys and the Super Bowl. Our first new music episode of the new year has quite a variety of styles from lots of different countries. We could say that about just about every new music show we produce. But what are we to do when the amount of creativity that comes our way pretty much overwhelms us? Jump in for a summertime journey through the many sounds of Brazil, a fusion of indigenous and contemporary styles, and a lost relic of Mexican rock from the 1970s. - Felix Artists and albums:(00:00) Introduction(01:20) Amaro Freitas, Criolo, and Dino D'Santiago, 'CRIOLO, AMARO E DINO'(09:19) Javier Jara, 'Our Rhythms, Our Voices'(13:19) Infinito Latente, 'Sem Início Nem Fim'(19:19) Ernan Roch Con Las Voces Frescas, 'La Onda Pesada'(24:52) João Menezes & Paulo Novaes, 'Coisa Híbrida'(30:02) Líber Terán, 'Canciones Del Desierto'This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
a16z's Angela Strange and Gabriel Vasquez speak with Carlos García Ottati, founder and CEO of Kavak, about building Latin America's largest online used car marketplace across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and the Middle East. They discuss why building in emerging markets means constructing four businesses underneath your business, how Kavak replaced copilot tools with AI agents handling 90 to 95% of customer interactions, and what it took to go flat for a year during the transition before growing four times on the other side. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
So, I was away for a bit and the new music just piled up during the holidays, and while we were watching Bad Bunny make headlines at the Grammys and the Super Bowl. Our first new music episode of the new year has quite a variety of styles from lots of different countries. We could say that about just about every new music show we produce. But what are we to do when the amount of creativity that comes our way pretty much overwhelms us? Jump in for a summertime journey through the many sounds of Brazil, a fusion of indigenous and contemporary styles, and a lost relic of Mexican rock from the 1970s. - Felix Artists and albums:(00:00) Introduction(01:20) Amaro Freitas, Criolo, and Dino D'Santiago, 'CRIOLO, AMARO E DINO'(09:19) Javier Jara, 'Our Rhythms, Our Voices'(13:19) Infinito Latente, 'Sem Início Nem Fim'(19:19) Ernan Roch Con Las Voces Frescas, 'La Onda Pesada'(24:52) João Menezes & Paulo Novaes, 'Coisa Híbrida'(30:02) Líber Terán, 'Canciones Del Desierto'This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The filmmaker John Sayles (“Eight Men Out”, “The Brother From Another Planet”) returns for his 3rd visit. In addition to the 18 feature films he has written and directed, he is also a longtime author of novels. His latest, “Crucible” is now available where books are sold. From the Oscar-nominated filmmaker comes a complex and sweeping historical novel about Henry Ford — the Elon Musk of his day — and his attempt to rule not only an automotive empire but the rambunctious city of Detroit. It is an epic tale ranging from the 1920s through the second World War, featuring violent labor disputes, misbegotten jungle expeditions, a tragic race riot, and the gestapo tactics of Ford's private army . . . Already the gateway for illegal Canadian liquor during Prohibition, the Motor City becomes a crucible for American class conflict during the Great Depression, with an army of laid off Ford workers drifting into the ranks of the burgeoning union movement — Henry Ford’s worst nightmare. To keep the hundreds of thousands still employed by him in thrall, the man who was formerly ‘America’s favorite tycoon’ recruits black laborers migrating from the deep South to serve as ‘strike insurance’, and gives Harry Bennett, pugnacious as he is diminutive, free reign over the legion of barroom brawlers and ex-cons who make up the company's ‘Security Department’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_cHq5UhYRI The Model T mogul has also bought a sizable chunk of Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest, vowing to grow his own rubber for tires, but stubbornly refusing to include a botanist in his troop of would-be jungle tamers. As a series of biological plagues descend on the Fordlandia plantation, the racial melting pot he has created in Detroit begins to boil over, and not even the Sage of Dearborn can control the forces that have been unleashed. The novel’s cast — Ford workers black and white and their families, young radicals, cynical newsmen, gangsters, Brazilian rubber tappers, cameos from boxer Joe Louis and muralist Diego Rivera — create the tapestry of differing points of view that John Sayles has become famous for, the events portrayed fundamental to the country we live in today.
In this edition of THE INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY: The Soul of the City, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla gives speaks with Dario Paixão, CEO of the Curitiba Agency for Economic Development and Innovation, Curitiba, Brazil. The ICF trilogy of conversations with the three cities that will host this year's Awards announcements and conferences begins in Brazil, where Curitiba's former City Secretary for Economic Development, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence talks to Lou about the remarkable success and innovations (yes, they really have had fast buses for years!) in the first Brazilian location to be named Intelligent Community of the Year (2024).
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 91:1 — Jesus, Calm My Night and Hold My Heart in Your Safe Shadow (NIV): John 16:33 — “In Me you may have peace.” THEME: oração da madrugada • sombra protetora • paz interior • descanso profundo Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper — esperança para o Brasil, USA, Índia, Angola, Cabo Verde Jesus, as this new night settles across Brazil and every quiet street becomes still again, I come to You for peace that reaches deeper than my thoughts. Your Word says that whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty, and tonight I hold tightly to that promise. When the madrugada feels long, when my breathing feels unsettled, or when old worries rise without warning, You speak gently and clearly: “In Me you may have peace.” So I open my heart to that peace now. Let Your sombra protetora settle over my mind and calm the places that feel restless. Speak comfort over every home across Brazil, blessing families who lie awake searching for reassurance. Cover the USA and India with the same steadying presence, and let Angola and Cabo Verde feel Your nearness through the night. Jesus, quiet every anxious thought and hold me close until morning. Let Your rest soften the edges of the day I have lived and loosen the weight I still carry. Where uncertainty tries to distract me, let Your esperança viva guide me back to trust. I ask You to guard my sleep, guard my emotions, and guard my spirit from anything that tries to steal my peace. Tonight I choose to dwell in Your shelter. I choose to rest under Your shadow. And I choose to believe that even in silence, You are working for my good. Jesus, calm my night, steady my heart, and keep me close to You. Amen. oração da madrugada, paz interior Brasil, proteção espiritual, descanso em Jesus, Psalm 91 oração, esperança para o Brasil, sombra protetora, devotional night prayer, Jesus calma o coração Brazil devotional, Portuguese Christian prayer, Psalm 91 night, John 16:33 devotional, madrugada anxiety prayer, esperança Brasil, global Christian broadcast, London prayer streamSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 91:2 — Jesus, Be My Refuge When Fear Tries to Rise in the Dark (NIV): Mark 5:36 — “Don't be afraid; just believe.” THEME: madrugada silenciosa • fé contra o medo • refúgio em Deus • esperança que sustenta Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper — paz para o Brasil, EUA, Índia, Moçambique, Timor-Leste Jesus, as the madrugada settles over Brazil and homes grow quiet, I come to You as my safe and certain refuge. Your Word declares, “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress,” and tonight I hold tightly to that promise. When the dark hours stir old fears or hidden worries begin to rise, Your voice speaks gently: “Don't be afraid; just believe.” So I choose to believe Your peace is stronger than every anxious thought. I choose to trust Your presence even when my emotions feel unsettled. Jesus, breathe calm into my heart and steady every place that feels fragile. Bring refuge to those across Brazil who lie awake searching for reassurance. Let families in the USA and India sense Your nearness, and cover Moçambique and Timor-Leste with peace that holds firm through the night. Where fear whispers, let Your esperança que sustenta speak louder. Where uncertainty presses, let Your light anchor the heart. Jesus, be the strong refuge around my mind, guarding my thoughts from every fear that tries to return. Lift the heaviness that sometimes comes in the dark hours and replace it with quiet confidence in Your care. I rest tonight not in my own strength, but in Your faithful love. You are my shelter. You are my fortress. You are the One who carries me through every hour, even the silent hours before dawn. Jesus, be my refuge now and through the night ahead. Amen. oração da madrugada, refúgio em Deus Brasil, medo e ansiedade noite, Jesus acalma o coração, Psalm 91 oração, esperança que sustenta, paz interior Brasil, devotional night prayer Brazil Christian prayer, Portuguese devotional, Psalm 91 refuge, Mark 5:36 encouragement, madrugada fear prayer, esperança Brasil, global prayer broadcast, London devotional streamSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
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(00:00) The guys quiz Nick on his guitar riff knowledge!(18:13.504) Jamie Watson is a former soccer player now broadcaster - He joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about the upcoming friendly between Brazil and France at Gillette.(33:35.300)Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“There is no British security without Europe,” Keir Starmer told the Munich Security Conference this weekend. Nobody wants a wider war in Europe, but we might get one anyway – and Britain's military isn't ready for it yet. So how can we change our armed forces and our wider society to ensure that Putin won't want to risk a conflict with Britain and our allies? Ed Arnold of the Royal United Services Institute joins Ros Taylor and Raf Behr to talk about how Russia uses hybrid “grey zone” attacks on democracies which stop just short of open warfare… the sobering truth about NATO Article 5… and why we have to budget for the next threat but one, because “What comes after Putin may be worse.” ESCAPE ROUTES • Raf rewatched Terry Gilliam's Brazil. • Ed has been enjoying England in the Six Nations rugby. • Ros recommends the comedy drama about stand-up comedy, Is This Thing On? , out now in cinemas. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor and Rafael Behr. Audio and video production by Chris Jones. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Salve! This is a bonus episode for paid subscribers!Every episode is a different song. This is the song today:"Aquarela Brasileira" (Silas de Oliveira) by Martinho da VilaThe intro to “Aquarela Brasileira” is perhaps the most famous ever written for Carnaval. Composer Silas de Oliveira wrote the samba-enredo in 1964 exclusively for Rio's desfiles—the annual parades of floats and costumes held each February—but its extraordinary impact quickly took it beyond the Sambadrome. The song became a lasting samba classic, later recorded by artists such as Martinho da Vila. NOT TO BE confused with “Aquarela do Brasil,” from the 1930s— the first Brazilian song to become an international hit, recorded by Frank Sinatra. That song was, in fact, the inspiration for Silas de Oliveira's “Aquarela Brasileira,” a tribute to Brazil's many regions, cultures, and colors—hence the reference to watercolor. We discussed the two songs and their respective impact on Brazilian Carnaval.
Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Canadian Correspondent Joey, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. The grand opening and grand closing of the Barkley Marathons, Commish got some Elvis sunglasses from the SRS Distribution's Las Vegas Bowl, a little bit of debit card fraud on the committee's account associated with the Sickotine's Giveaway, we dive head first into messy Winter Olympics, first the CURLING BEEF between Sweden and Canada, Joey lets us know what occurred and oh don't touch that granite, they ran out of condoms at the Olympics, first ever South American medal at the Winter Olympics for Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil (plays samba music), we got a comment on our video from the Gold Medalist Ski Jumper Germany's Phillipp Raimund, more medals for the down bad, baby I'm sorry please take me back, Norweigan Biathlete Sturla Holm Lagried, the credit card fraud convicted France's Julia Simon and two time gold medalist, then to CFB where we get some SACtion as Sac State goes to the MAC for 18 million, Boise State and Idaho renew their nasty, inebriated rivalry, Boise's AD thanks RackofTits69 for the impetus to renew the rivalry, ACC's designated survivor, Pina Colada week in the Pac-12, some Elvis song references throughout and oh so much, much more! Happy Mardi Gras y'all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 2026 NWSL season is officially in sight! On today's episode of the Pride Pod, we're breaking down the Orlando Pride 2026 Preseason Schedule—including a heavy-hitting lineup of scrimmages against the Washington Spirit, Racing Louisville, and the 2025 Champions, Gotham FC.But the biggest headline? Luana. After a legendary return to form last season following her battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, she has officially been called back up to the Brazilian National Team. We discuss what this means for our midfield anchor as she prepares for another dominant year in purple.Inside the Pride Pod:• Preseason Road Map: Dates and details for the February/March scrimmages at IMG Academy and beyond.• Seleção Return: Luana's call-up and how she's inspiring the global soccer community.• Fan Kickoff Events: "Pour Overs with Pride," the Secondary Kit launch, and "Pints with Pride" dates you need to know.• NWSL Blockbuster Trades: Why the league is reeling from the Croix Bethune and Claire Hutton moves.Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for the most authentic Orlando Pride coverage!#OrlandoPride #Luana #NWSL #OrlandoSoccer #BrazilWNT #NWSLPreseason #LoudAndProud #NWSL2026 #CroixBethune #WomenSoccer
In this episode host Dominic Bowen unpacks the growing influence, and mounting challenges, facing BRICS as the bloc expands and expectations rise with Mihaela Papa.From Brazil's 2025 presidency and AI regulation to climate finance, payment systems, and the realities of de-dollarisation, the discussion cuts through the headlines to examine what BRICS+ is actually delivering, and where structural risks remain. The episode also explores cooperation among expanded members, tensions around UN reform, and what meaningful success could look like in 2026.Mihaela Papa is Director of Research and a Principal Research Scientist at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she leads the BRICS Lab. Previously, she led the Rising Power Alliances project and taught sustainable development and global governance at the Fletcher School at Tufts University. She has published extensively on geopolitics, BRICS convergence, BRICS-US relations, and questions of global leadership, and climate diplomacy. Her analysis and commentary have appeared in World Politics Review, Foreign Affairs, and The Conversation, as well as on Bloomberg, BBC, CNN, News 24, the South China Morning Post, and other media outlets. The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!
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SBC continues its Road to Rio series ahead of SBC Summit Rio as SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC researcher Ana Maria Menezes and guest speaker Ricardo Peixoto, Country Manager for Brazil at SofaScore. Ricardo will be speaking at this year's SBC Summit Rio on the panel Inside the Deal: The Game Behind Sports Sponsorship as they discuss how brands, data, and fan passion collide in the world of sports marketing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Tune in to today's episode to find out:The Football Landscape: Brazil vs. Argentina: Explore the historic rivalry and generational perspectives on Brazil's and Argentina's prospects for the 2026 World Cup, from fan superstitions to expected quarterfinals and semifinals outcomes.Marketing Strategy: Cutting Through the Noise: Learn how brands can stand out during the World Cup, including the importance of emotional connection over ad spend and how different sectors navigate sponsorship challenges.The Intersection of Data and Emotion: Discover how statistics amplify fan passion, how data drives the “armchair expert” culture, and how fans obsessively prepare for tournaments using platforms like SofaScore.Gen Z and the TikTok Era: Understand how brands engage younger audiences, the importance of quick, platform-specific messaging, and why FIFA's partnership with TikTok is a long-term play.If you'd like to hear more from our guest speaker, get your tickets now at SBC Events. Ricardo will be talking on the panel from 14:00–14:40 BRT on Inside the Deal: The Game Behind Sports Sponsorship at Stage 3 – Marketing. Once fuelled by superstar endorsements and headline sports deals, sponsorships now play under stricter rules, where integrity, compliance, and authenticity are the new currency. As regulation reshapes the game, one question looms: how can licensed operators and sports organisations keep the passion alive while playing by the rules? The next era of sponsorships starts here.Host: Fernando NoodtGuests: Ana Maria Menezes & Ricardo PeixotoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 17 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Bila engkau duduk makan dengan seorang pembesar, perhatikanlah baik-baik apa yang ada di depanmu. Taruhlah sebuah pisau pada lehermu, bila besar nafsumu!" (Amsal 23:1-2) Renungan: Katak Amazon bertanduk adalah seekor katak yang memiliki ukuran yang sangat besar dibandingkan dengan katak-katak lain. Amfibi gemuk ini dapat tumbuh sepanjang 20 cm, dan banyak ditemukan di Kolombia sampai ke Brazil, khususnya di rawa-rawa daerah sungai Amazon. Namanya didapat dari dua tanduk runcing yang mencuat dari kepalanya. Katak yang betina ukurannya lebih besar dari yang jantan, namun warna kulitnya tidak secerah yang jantan. Namun, yang jauh lebih menarik untuk dibahas dari hewan ini adalah nafsu makannya yang luar biasa besar! Katak ini sangat gemuk dan merupakan katak paling rakus di antara katak-katak jenis lainnya. Sangat sering katak ini ditemukan dalam keadaan mati sewaktu berusaha mencoba menelan mangsa mereka yang terlalu besar, sehingga mulut mereka masih berisi mangsa yang tersangkut dan tidak dapat tertelan ketika ditemukan. Nafsu makan berlebihan sungguh sangat berbahaya! Ternyata, bukan cuma katak yang bisa mengalami hal ini. Alkitab menyampaikan sebuah kisah tragis dari bangsa Israel yang mati konyol karena tidak dapat mengendalikan nafsu rakus mereka yang liar. Kisah tragis ini terjadi di daerah yang diberi nama Kibrot-Taawa. Dikatakan bahwa waktu itu ada orang-orang bajingan yang kemasukan nafsu rakus, hingga mereka berteriak meminta makan daging. Hal ini terjadi karena mereka bosan dengan manna yang tiap hari mereka makan. Akhirnya, Musa datang kepada Tuhan dengan membawa segala keluhan bangsa itu, dan singkat cerita Tuhan mengirimkan burung-burung puyuh dari arah sebelah laut dalam jumlah yang luar biasa besar ke sekeliling perkemahan mereka. Burung-burung itu dihamburkan Tuhan begitu saja, sehingga dapat dengan mudah dikumpulkan orang Israel. Namun, hal mengerikan terjadi ketika orang-orang rakus yang mengeluh itu dengan bernafsunya langsung memakan burung itu. Dan sewaktu daging burung itu sudah di mulut mereka dan belum sempat dikunyah, Tuhan yang sangat murka memukul orang-orang rakus tersebut dengan tulah yang besar sehingga mereka mati dalam kekonyolan mereka sendiri. Kondisi ini seperti katak Amazon bertanduk yang mati karena makanan. Terkadang kita menganggap sepele nafsu makan yang berlebihan. Namun, sadarkah kita bahwa ternyata kerakusan adalah suatu kesalahan di mata Tuhan? Kitab Amsal memberikan nasihat kepada kita untuk mencegah nafsu makan yang berlebihan. Dikatakan, jika nafsu makan kita besar, taruhlah sebuah pisau pada leher kita! Sebagai bukti bahwa rakus adalah hal yang jelek, kita bisa lihat ada berbagai macam penyakit yang dapat timbul karena kerakusan akan makanan. Dan rakus akan makanan biasanya mengarah kepada obesitas yang membawa berbagai penyakit di dalamnya, seperti penyakit jantung ataupun diabetes. Kegemukan juga akan membuat gerakan kita terbatas dan kita akan menjadi malas. Jadi, mari kendalikan nafsu makan kita, sebelum kita dibuat mati karenanya! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, bantulah aku untuk dapat mengontrol nafsu makanku yang mungkin terlalu berlebihan, sehingga aku berusaha makan sesuai batas yang normal dan sehat. Amin. (Dod).
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 23:4 — Jesus, Walk Beside Me in the Shadows and Light My Tomorrow With Hope” Revelation 21:4 — “He will wipe every tear from their eyes…” THEME (PT-BR): escuridão emocional • direção divina • consolo de Jesus • esperança para o amanhã Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Angola • Índia • EUA • Portugal Psalm 23:4 (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…” Revelation 21:4 (NIV): “He will wipe every tear from their eyes…” Jesus, as this final hour of the day settles over Brazil and every Portuguese-speaking nation listening tonight, many hearts feel the quiet ache that comes when the mind is tired and the evening has been long. Mesmo no vale, Tu estás perto. In the shadows where uncertainty tries to take hold, You remain a steady presence, bringing comfort, calm, and gentle reassurance that no valley is walked alone. Lord, breathe peace into the listener who has carried private worries through the day. Let the one experiencing emotional heaviness sense Your nearness now. Where tears have fallen, let Your voice lift the heart again. Where tomorrow feels unknown, let hope rise softly, like a light guiding each step forward. Que o consolo de Jesus envolva o coração. Remind every listener that You walk beside them, that darkness cannot silence Your guidance, and that Your love holds both the night and the future.Tonight, strengthen those who feel uncertain. Calm those whose thoughts have moved too quickly. Bring steady rest to those longing for direction. Let Your kindness restore confidence. Let every home experience a quiet peace that settles over the evening like a gentle covering. And as sleep approaches, let Your hope shape tomorrow with new clarity, new courage, and new light. oração da noite brasil, salmo 23 conforto, esperança para amanhã, consolo de Jesus, descanso emocional, paz para dormir, presença de Deus, oração noturna Psalm 23 Brazil prayer, Portuguese Christian night devotional, emotional comfort prayer, Jesus brings hope, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:2 — Jesus, Be My Refuge When the Dark Hours Stir Fear in My Soul”Luke 8:50 — “Do not be afraid; just believe…”THEME (PT-BR): madrugada silenciosa • medo interior • refúgio em Deus • esperança que sustenta Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Moçambique • USA • Índia • Cabo Verde Psalm 91:2 (NIV): “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'” Luke 8:50 (NIV): “Hearing this, Jesus said… ‘Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'” Jesus, in these deep early-morning hours when the world is quiet and thoughts can speak too loudly, I come to You again. The night feels longer in Brazil's madrugada, and the mind often wanders to places of fear, uncertainty, or hidden worry. But in this moment, I choose to speak truth over my soul: Tu és o meu refúgio. You are my fortress, my shelter, my safe place when emotions rise and shadows feel heavy. You stand with strength when my heart feels fragile. You remain steady when the world feels unsteady. As fear tries to whisper, Your voice speaks softly, “Não temas; crê somente.” Your courage replaces my trembling. Your calm steadies my breathing. Your presence becomes the refuge my thoughts have been longing for. Jesus, hold my emotions in Your hands tonight and give me the confidence to trust You deeply. Strengthen my belief, lift my spirit, and let Your peace fill the spaces where worry once lived. Guard my rest, protect my night, and carry me toward the morning with renewed hope. In Your name, Jesus, I place all fear into Your care and choose to believe. oração da madrugada, salmo 91 refúgio, medo e ansiedade, Jesus traz paz, esperança espiritual Brasil, oração forte noite, descanso emocional, fé em tempos difíceis, oração de proteção noturna Psalm 91 Brazil, Portuguese prayer, night fear prayer, Jesus refuge, anxiety night prayer, Reverend Ben Cooper, devotional BrazilSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:16 — Jesus, Renew My Strength and Restore My Joy Before I Sleep” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 — “May God Himself… sanctify you through and through.” THEME (PT-BR): esperança • futuro abençoado • descanso profundo • restauração emocional Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Moçambique • Índia • EUA • Cabo Verde Psalm 91:16 (NIV): “With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV): “May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through…” Jesus, as the final hours of the day arrive, many hearts in Brazil and across the Portuguese-speaking world feel the weight of everything carried since morning. A alma deseja descanso. Tonight, You offer not only rest but renewal — a quiet restoration that reaches deeper than exhaustion and steadies the thoughts that have been stretched thin. Let Your peace settle gently over every home, every family, every tired soul preparing to sleep. Lord, speak calm into the mind that keeps replaying worries. Lift the one who feels worn from responsibility. Strengthen the person who has prayed throughout the day for clarity, direction, or simply a moment to breathe. Your promise of life, hope, and salvation tells us that the story is not finished, that tomorrow is held securely in Your hands, and that You restore what feels depleted. As the night deepens, let Your presence be a quiet reassurance. Que a paz de Cristo renove o coração. Let tired emotions find steadiness. Let anxious thoughts loosen their grip. Let every listener discover that rest is not only physical but also spiritual — a sacred stillness where courage grows again, hope rises gently, and joy slowly returns. Jesus, renew strength for the day ahead and pour peace into the atmosphere of every room, every home, every heart listening now. oração da noite brasil, salmo 91 descanso, esperança para amanhã, Jesus renova forças, paz interior brasil, restauração emocional, oração antes de dormir, consolo espiritual Psalm 91 Brazil prayer, Portuguese Christian devotional, night prayer Brazil, Jesus renew strength, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:1 — Jesus, Quiet My Night and Shelter My Mind in Your Secret Place” SECOND: John 6:35 — “Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry… whoever believes in Me will never be thirsty.” THEME (PT-BR): oração da noite • ansiedade da madrugada • descanso profundo • presença que acalma Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Portugal • USA • Índia • Angola Psalm 91:1 (NIV): “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” John 6:35 (NIV): “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'” In this quiet midnight hour, Jesus, I come to Your presence seeking rest for the mind and calm for the heart. As the pressures of the day fade and the stillness settles, I choose to dwell in Your lugar secreto, the place where fear loses its grip and peace begins to rise again. You invite me to rest in Your shadow, a covering strong enough for Brazil's long nights, gentle enough for every anxious thought, and close enough to remind me that You are here. When the world feels restless, You speak tranquillity. When the mind becomes noisy, You draw near with stillness. When the heart grows heavy, You whisper, “Eu estou contigo.” Tonight, Jesus, let Your peace become the shelter of my emotions. Quiet the internal storms, soften the thoughts that run too quickly, and steady the worries that try to rise in the early hours. You are the bread of life, the One who satisfies what nothing else can reach. So I turn to You again, trusting You with my breathing, my sleeping, my thoughts, my hopes, and the unseen places of the soul. Cover my night with Your presence. Guard my rest. Lead me into a deeper peace that holds until morning. In Your name, Jesus, I rest. Psalm 91 oração da noite, oração para ansiedade, descanso em Deus, oração de proteção, paz interior, devotional Brazil, esperança espiritual, Jesus acalma o coração, oração poderosa, refúgio no Altíssimo Brazil prayer, Portuguese devotional, Psalm 91, night prayer, anxiety prayer, peace in Jesus, Reverend Ben Cooper, daily prayerSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:11 — Jesus, Guard My Steps and Guide My Decisions This Afternoon” John 8:12 — “Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness…” THEME (PT-BR): proteção divina • decisões difíceis • direção de Deus • segurança emocional Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Angola • Índia • EUA • Timor-Leste Psalm 91:11 (NIV): “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” John 8:12 (NIV): “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus, as midday arrives and decisions begin to gather around me, I pause and lift my thoughts to You. Many across Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world feel the weight of choices in this hour — choices about direction, family, finances, work, relationships, or the next step they must take. In these moments when clarity feels fragile and emotions run close to the surface, Your word reassures that I am not left to walk through uncertainty alone. O Senhor ilumina o meu caminho. You shine light where confusion tries to grow, and You guard each step with care and wisdom. Lord, guide my decisions today. Guard my mind from rushing, protect my heart from fear, and steady my spirit so I listen for Your leading before I act. Let every pathway be shaped by Your peace, not pressure. Let Your wisdom rest on me, calming the noise of doubt and bringing a gentle confidence that You are present in every detail. Surround me with Your light so I do not walk blindly into worry but follow the quiet rhythm of Your direction. Jesus, help me trust that where You lead, there is safety. Where You speak, there is clarity. Where You walk, there is peace. Send Your guarding presence ahead of me, and let Your angelic covering hold the places I cannot control. Strengthen my heart, renew my courage, and lead me into the afternoon with hope. oração da tarde Brasil, salmo 91 proteção, direção de Deus decisões, luz de Jesus no caminho, oração para clareza, ansiedade e escolhas, proteção espiritual, paz para o coração Psalm 91 afternoon prayer, Brazil Christian devotional, Portuguese prayer, decision-making prayer, Jesus guidance, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:14 — Jesus, Lift My Heart When the Evening Feels Heavy and Tired” Romans 5:5 — “Hope does not put us to shame…”THEME (PT-BR): fim de tarde • cansaço emocional • esperança renovada • confiança no amor de Deus Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Cabo Verde • Índia • EUA • Moçambique Psalm 91:14 (NIV): “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” Romans 5:5 (NIV): “And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit…” Jesus, as evening settles across Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world, many hearts feel the quiet weight of the day. Responsibilities, conversations, pressures, and decisions begin to echo in the mind, and the fatigue of the late afternoon can make everything feel heavier than it truly is. O coração fica cansado. Yet Your promise comes softly into the tired places: those who cling to You with love will be carried, protected, and strengthened. You do not step back when we feel overwhelmed; You draw near. Lord, lift the heart that feels drained tonight. Renew the one who feels stretched thin. Calm the mind that has replayed worries throughout the afternoon. Let Your Holy Spirit pour fresh hope into the inner places where discouragement has tried to settle. Bring a gentle brightness that steadies emotions and reminds the soul that it is not alone. Surround each listener with the quiet assurance that Your love is not distant; it is present, active, and restoring. Jesus, where confidence feels low, let Your encouragement rise. Where energy feels depleted, let Your peace rest like a warm covering. Where worry whispers, let Your truth speak louder. O amor de Deus sustenta a alma. May every person walking into the evening sense Your strong protection and know that Your love continues to hold their steps securely. oração da tarde brasil, salmo 91 esperança, cansaço emocional oração, renovação do coração, esperança em Jesus, presença de Deus à noite, paz interior brasil, força espiritual fim de tarde Psalm 91 evening prayer, Brazil Christian devotional, Portuguese prayer, emotional renewal prayer, Jesus hope, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:4 — Jesus, Cover My Morning With Peace as a New Day Awakes” Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” THEME (PT-BR): amanhecer • ansiedade matinal • proteção emocional • oração por paz interior Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper • Brasil • Angola • USA • Índia • Guiné-Bissau Psalm 91:4 (NIV): “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Colossians 3:15 (NIV): “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…” Jesus, as the first light of morning begins to rise across Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world, I come to You seeking a calm heart and a steady beginning. The amanhecer carries both beauty and pressure — thoughts of responsibilities, quiet anxieties, and the weight of another day waiting to unfold. Yet Your word tells me that You cover me, surround me, and shelter me beneath the safety of Your wings. Tu és a minha proteção. Your faithfulness becomes the shield that guards my emotions and the strength that steadies my steps. Lord, as this new day awakes, let the peace of Christ rule gently within me. Let it quiet internal noise, soften restless thoughts, and lift away the tension that tries to settle early. Replace anxious breathing with Your steady presence. Replace uncertainty with a renewed confidence in Your guidance. Let Your peace — not fear — be the voice that leads my morning. Cover my decisions, my conversations, my workload, my heart. Surround me with quiet assurance that I do not walk into this new day alone. Jesus, breathe peace into my morning and set the rhythm of my spirit so that I carry Your calm into everything I face today. oração da manhã Brasil, salmo 91 proteção, ansiedade matinal oração, paz interior em Jesus, começar o dia com fé, oração para acalmar o coração, esperança para o amanhecer, descanso emocional Psalm 91 morning prayer, Brazil devotional, Portuguese Christian prayer, anxiety morning help, Jesus peace, Reverend Ben CooperSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.
When the history of this moment is written, Minneapolis may take its place alongside Selma, Stonewall, and Harper's Ferry—a name synonymous with resistance. In this episode, Matthew Taylor and Susie Hayward return to American Unexceptionalism to reflect on what has unfolded in the Twin Cities over the past two months: mass ICE deployments, escalating authoritarian tactics, and a powerful, community-rooted response. Drawing from the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul, they explore what frontline resistance looks like in real time, how religious leaders have stepped into both pastoral and prophetic roles, and why this moment feels like the full activation of both Trump-era authoritarian impulses and an American resistance movement finding its footing. This conversation serves as a postlude—and a reckoning—with the themes of American Unexceptionalism. Lessons once drawn from Sri Lanka, South Korea, Brazil, and beyond are now being lived out at home, faster and more intensely than expected. Taylor and Hayward unpack why Minneapolis became the flashpoint, how multifaith and multigenerational organizing has changed the terrain, and what these experiences can teach communities across the country preparing for what may come next. The message is urgent and clear: what's happening in Minneapolis is coming for the rest of America—and the time to learn, organize, and build the relationships needed to defend democracy is now. Dr. Matthew D. Taylor is a visiting scholar at the center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University. His book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy (Broadleaf, 2024), tracks how a loose network of charismatic Christian leaders called the New Apostolic Reformation was a major instigating force for the January 6th Insurrection and is currently reshaping the culture of the religious right in the U.S. Taylor is also the creator of the audio docuseries Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation. Rev. Susan Hayward: was until recently the lead on the US Institute of Peace's efforts to understand religious dimensions of conflict and advance efforts engaging religious actors and organizations in peacebuilding. She has conducted political asylum and refugee work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Advocates for Human Rights. Rev. Hayward studied Buddhism in Nepal and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. www.axismundi.us Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Producer: Andrew Gill Original Music and Mixing: Scott Okamoto Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Real Madrid are staring down a potentially humiliating Champions League exit — can they steady the ship against Benfica in the Round of 32? The boys break down what's gone wrong, whether Madrid's aura still carries weight in Europe, and give their official predictions for all Round of 32 matchups.Then we're joined by the legendary Glenn Crooks, who gives incredible insight into how Emma Hayes developed into the elite manager she is today. Crooks also reflects on his own journey in soccer, shares thoughts on NYCFC's upcoming season, discusses Pascal Jansen's evolution as a coach, and weighs in on what the club's new stadium means for the future of football in New York City.To close it out, we react to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival — is that a bad look for Brazil's head coach given the national team's current form? Plus, we discuss Tottenham's new manager, Raheem Sterling's move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo's first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo's absolutely unhinged pizza opinion. Another packed episode full of insight, debate, and chaos. Timestamps:(7:30) – Real Madrid in Champions League trouble?(13:00) - Every Round of 32 UCL prediction(25:00) – Glenn Crooks joins The Cooligans(1:02:00) – Carlo Ancelotti spotted at Carnival(1:06:30) - Reacting to other world soccer news Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
In this episode, Jared chats with Jack Mullinkosson, whose Chinese-learning journey runs from a Vice China documentary set… to living with a Chinese immigrant family in suburban California… to studying in Chengdu… and now biking from Chengdu to Hanoi.Jack got started the way many learners do: by feeling left out. On set, surrounded by Chinese speakers, he noticed how differently the foreigners who spoke Mandarin were treated. Chinese looked like a superpower, and he wanted it.With plenty of downtime during the shoot, Jack began studying characters and survival phrases, boosted by the classic “Your Chinese is so good!” encouragement (even when it wasn't). That early confidence turned into a full-on obsession.Then COVID hit, and Jack found a creative workaround. Back in the U.S., he made a flyer in Chinese offering to live with a Chinese family in exchange for helping their kids with English. The result: four months in a Rancho Cucamonga “McMansion” shared by multiple Chinese families, nightly Mandarin dinners, and a crash course in immigrant hustle and real-world language practice.Along the way, Jack:Read Mandarin Companion graded readers to build his foundationUsed shadowing to level up tones and pronunciationLooked for chances to speak—even when it was inconvenientTurned everyday errands into “Chinese missions”After a few years in Brazil, where he learned Portuguese and became a remote software engineer, Jack returned to China with a new goal: connect Chinese to his career. He now makes videos in Chengdu, capturing spontaneous conversations with park shūshu fitness legends, friendly aunties selling plum wine, and locals who light up when a foreigner speaks Mandarin.And one of the coolest payoffs? While traveling in Spain, Jack used Chinese to order food from a Chinese restaurant owner when neither of them shared English or Spanish.Links from the episode:Jack Mullinkosson | InstagramMandarin Companion Graded Readers
Bill Powers interviews Lara Exploration President and CEO Simon Ingram, highlighting Ingram's prior success leading Reservoir Minerals from $0.65 to $9.40 per share and creating roughly US$500 million in shareholder value at the time of the buyout by Nevsun Resources. Ingram recounts Reservoir's Serbia discovery—described as the world's 13th largest copper discovery since 1990—and notes the resulting mine now generates about 2% of Serbia's GDP. Lara Exploration is applying the same model and team while transitioning from prospect generator to developer through its 100%-owned flagship Planalto copper-gold project in Brazil. The 2025 PEA outlines an open-pit project producing about 36,000 tonnes of copper per year and processing about 8 million tonnes of ore, with estimated capex around $550 million. Using a $13,000/ton copper price, Ingram says the project value is about $1.2 billion at today's spot prices. The discussion covers Lara's valuation gap versus its market cap (~US$100–110 million), plans to de-risk via infill drilling and advancing to pre-feasibility, and exploration upside. Ingram emphasizes Brazil's infrastructure and permitting advantages in its operating region, including nearby major mines, access to low-cost power lines crossing the project, proximity to highways, a skilled mining workforce, and a government royalty structure where a significant portion returns to local municipalities. Powers and Ingram also discuss capital efficiency and shareholder alignment: ~50 million shares outstanding (about 53 million fully diluted), no warrants, ~2.7 million incentive options, management owning ~20%, and G&A under about C$1 million. 00:00 From 65¢ to $9.40: Reservoir Minerals' Serbian success story 01:29 Prospect Generator 101: Partnering to reduce exploration risk 03:32 Lara Exploration's flagship Planalto project Brazil: PEA, scale, and copper price leverage 06:00 De-risking plan: Pre-feasibility, infill drilling, and high-grade upside 06:41 Return on capital & timing the copper cycle (why now matters) 08:18 Jurisdiction & infrastructure: Why this Brazil project can get built 09:05 Portfolio, royalties, and capital discipline (50M shares, no rollbacks) 12:55 Team edge: Technical background, copper scarcity, and demand drivers 14:40 How the project stacks up: peers, capex, metallurgy, and simple processing 25:29 PEA rigor: Cost levers, power pricing, and engineering due diligence 28:24 Near-term catalysts & funding options: New license drilling and next steps 31:55 Wrap-up, tickers, and final podcast disclaimer https://laraexploration.com/ TSXV:LRA -- OTC:LRAXF Sponsor Lara Exploration pays MSE a United States dollar seven thousand per month coverage fee. The forward-looking statement disclaimer found in Lara Exploration's most-recent company slide deck found at www.LaraExploration.com applies to everything discussed in this interview. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/
Doesn't it just drive you crazy when your mother is your daughter? Jonny and Aileen discuss the Brazilian short film, Ida. It takes time for a mother to understand certain things. Jonny and Aileen also talk about Brazilian director Cassiano Prado and Brazilian actress Sissi VenturinRemember to subscribe, rate and review!Follow our redes sociales:BlueSky: @uyquehorror.bsky.socialTikTok: @uyquehorrorInsta: @uyquehorrorTwitter: @Uy_Que_HorrorFind all the películas we cover on our LinkTree.Join our Patreon!
Send a textAndrea Iorio is one of Brazil's most requested keynote speakers on digital transformation, innovation, and leadership. His work has reached more than 50,000 people through live talks, and his podcasts have surpassed 300,000 downloads. A former Head of Tinder across Latin America and Chief Digital Officer at L'Oréal Brazil, he brings firsthand experience leading digital change inside large organizations. Today, he advises leaders, teaches MBAs, and studies how AI reshapes work, skills, and decision making. His latest book, Between You and AI, explores how humans stay relevant as machines take on more cognitive tasks.In this conversation, we discuss:Why AI replaces tasks rather than entire jobs, and how reframing work around tasks changes how leaders redesign roles, workflows, and value creation.Andrea shares surprising data from a global HR survey that reveals why 93% of HR leaders prioritize soft skills over hard skills in new hires, and why this trend signals a massive shift in the future of work.Andrea outlines nine new skills, grouped into Three Pillars of Transformation essential for professionals and leaders: cognitive, behavioral, and emotional.Why asking better questions matters more than producing answers, and how prompting extends beyond AI inputs into everyday leadership and decision making.Andrea shares how L'Oréal's reverse mentoring program shifted the C-Suite's perspective on emerging digital trends, demonstrating why understanding the Gen Z consumer requires direct immersion over passive presentations.What the rise of autonomous AI agents means for responsibility, goal setting, and collaboration, and why agency remains a human obligation even as systems gain autonomy.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Andrea on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn how investors decide what to fund in gen AI and what most entrepreneurs get wrong
Show Notes: Tobey Weintraub Collins pursued a master's degree in international relations at Georgetown, where she met her husband who joined the US Foreign Service. Tobey worked in project finance in Brazil and Venezuela, focusing on energy projects, and later worked for AES Corp in the US and Chile. She eventually moved back to the US and has been at Astris for the past 13 years, specializing in energy and infrastructure investment banking. Life in Venezuela Tobey describes Venezuela in 2000-2001 as relatively normal, with the US still influential, and her work focused on Central America and the Caribbean. She notes that Caracas was a pleasant place to live, though it was quieter compared to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tobey reflects on the changes in Venezuela since then, expressing optimism for the future despite the current challenges. She shares a personal story about her son being born in Venezuela and the family's eventual move back to the US. Venezuela Under Chavez The conversation turns to Chavez's administration and the reforms he implemented. Tobey recalls the acquisition of the largest electricity distribution company in Venezuela by AES during her time in Venezuela. She acknowledges Chavez's initial leftist leanings but notes that he later became more radical. Tobey shares a story about a deal she worked on in Guatemala, helping to refinance a company's debt. She explains the due diligence process, the importance of understanding business risks, and the role of rating agencies in structuring deals. Working at AES Tobey talks about her time at AES and the types of deals she worked on. She joined AES during a critical period when the company narrowly avoided bankruptcy and needed to restructure its debt. She worked on restructuring debt facilities in Latin America, including in Brazil, and later became the CFO of AES's business in Chile. Tobey describes a notable transaction in Chile involving twin bonds to refinance transmission lines, which was innovative at the time. She highlights the importance of client relationships in the investment banking industry. Working in the Battery Storage Sector When asked about her current role at Astris and recent deals she has found exciting, Tobey explains that her focus has shifted more to the US and Canada, particularly in the battery storage sector. She describes working with a client to bid on a long-term contract for battery projects in Ontario, which they won. Tobey discusses the challenges and opportunities in the battery storage market, including the need for reliable electricity supply. She mentions the importance of data centers and the challenges they face in securing enough energy generation capacity. The Demand for Electricity in the US Tobey explains that electricity demand in the US is expected to grow, necessitating more generation capacity. She discusses the role of traditional sources like gas-fired power plants and new technologies like small modular reactors and geothermal energy. Tobey highlights the importance of transmission lines and energy storage solutions to address the demand. She notes the need for investment and innovation to meet the growing demand for electricity. A Love of Latin American Cuisine Tobey praises the food in Mexico City, Lima, and Brazil, highlighting the regional variations and delicious dishes. She shares her love for cooking and her hobby of trying new cuisines. Tobey recounts recent travel experiences, including a trip to Morocco and Japan, and the cultural and culinary highlights of these destinations. She emphasizes the importance of traveling to new places and having new experiences. Harvard Reflections Tobey credits her close friendships with women from Harvard as the most lasting gift from her time there. She mentions a professor, Stephan Haggard, who taught political economy and had a significant influence on her career. Tobey reflects on the intersection of business and politics in her work, particularly in Latin America. She highlights the importance of maintaining connections with friends and colleagues from Harvard. Timestamps: 03:47: Life in Venezuela During the Chavez Era 05:28: Challenges and Opportunities in Venezuela 09:15: Tobey's Role at AES and Notable Transactions 16:11: Current Focus and Recent Deals at Astris 18:52: Insights on Data Centers and US Electricity Demand 25:57: Favorite Cuisines and Travel Experiences 33:16: Impact of Harvard and Lasting Connections Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobey-s-collins-2208951/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's is brought to you by Kristen Hunter who reports: "Hi. I'm Kristen Hunter, Class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is project Reap. Project Reap, the real estate Associate Program advances diversity, equity and inclusion in commercial real estate by providing industry education, training and connections to underrepresented professionals. I'm privileged to serve as an advisor to Project Reap, which continues to transform the talent pipeline under the dynamic leadership of its executive director, Tanisha Nash Laird. You can learn more and support their work at Project Reap. That's project R, E, A, p.org, and now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode." To find out more about their work, visit: www.ProjectReap.org. This episode on The 92 Report: https://92report.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1904&preview=true *AI generated show notes and transcript
During Carnival week in Brazil, Ricardo connects celebration with project management. Carnival, one of the world's largest cultural events, symbolizes creativity, energy, discipline, and months of preparation. Behind the music and parades lies structured planning, budgeting, rehearsals, and well-defined roles—just like in projects. However, in professional life, teams often move from one milestone to another without celebrating achievements. Projects demand resilience, discipline, and sacrifice, and each victory deserves recognition. Celebrating is not a waste of time; it's emotional fuel. It reinforces positive behaviors, strengthens the sense of belonging, reduces burnout, and highlights progress. Just like in Carnival, successful projects deliver results and build stronger, more motivated teams along the way. Listen to the podcast to learn more!
The Phantom is now 90 years young! We had to put out a special podcast to celebrate. Come join us and let us celebrate together!First of all, we put the call out to our listeners, our phriends, those who follow us on social media and a bunch of creators from around the world if they would like to send out a happy birthday wish video to the Phantom. Thanks to all of those that did so. We have collected them here. If you missed out, send through a comment or post on whatever platform you use, use a #Phantom hashtag and remind everyone of our character. Let us now swing around the world for those who wished the Phantom a happy 90th!The phans and creators you will hear from in alphabetical order are: Antonio Lemos. Frew cover artist.Bernd Frenz. Writer for Fantomen.Bradleigh Kelly. Creator of the fan community The Phantom Cave Reviews.Bradley and Joyful Peach. Long-time phans and in the Lee Falk Bangalla Member Explorers Club (Australian chapter).Murilo. Cosplayer from BrazilDan the Great Curator. Director of Saturday Morning Cards.Dean Rankine. Artist and writer for Frew.Duncan Munro. Writer for Frew.Ashley Tuchin. Phan from Australia.Glaucio Cardoso. Creator of the Brazilian fan community Fantasma YouTube Channel.Lucas. Phan from Brazil.Jaime Diaz. Phan from the USA.Jason Paulos. Artist for Frew.Jeff Weigel. Comics Kingdom Sunday Phantom newspaper artist & artist and writer for Frew.Joel Folda. Cover artist for Lightning Strike and Tasq Force.Juan Munari Rousselot. Phan from Argentina and is the stepson of the late Cesar Spadari.Lennart Moberg. Artist and writer for Fantomen.Mike Bullock. Writer for Moonstone and Lightning Strike.Paul Mason. Artist and writer for Frew.Pete Klaus. Phan from the USA & co-founder of Friends of the Phantom, a USA phan club.Pidde Andersson. Writer for Frew and Fantomen.Ross. Phan from Australia.Sammy J. Phan from Australia and star of the Hero Complex comedy show.Scott Waldyn. Phan from the USA & Chronicle Chamber reviewer.Wendell Cavalcanti. Artist for Frew.After hearing from the phans and creators, the team spends some time dissecting and discussing among ourselves why we are fans, why we enjoy the Phantom, and what are some of our favourite things about the character and our favourite stories, artists, and creators. To finish off, we will then speculate a bit about the future—what we may expect in 5, 10, and, who knows, even the next 90 years.You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show
World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 17th February 2026.Today: Hungary Rubio. Germany France defence. Nigeria village attack. Ghana Russian extradition. Madagascar cyclone. China ByteDance sued. China visas. India McDonald's. Bangladesh election. US Pentagon AI. Brazil bus crash. US Obama aliens.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
In today's episode, we're sharing two standout conversations recorded live on stage at the European Coffee Symposium last year, featuring Brazil's The Coffee and Germany's Lap Coffee – two highly ambitious, scalable brands built for the modern consumer.First, Frank Maeda, Head of Europe at The Coffee, explores the brand's rapid global expansion, shaped by Japanese minimalism, high-tech efficiency and a digital-first approach.Then, Tonalli Arreola, Co-Founder of Lap Coffee, shares how automation and digitisation streamline operations, freeing up baristas to focus on what matters most – the hospitality experience.Credits music: "Good Morning" by Lua de Morais and Sharon Mor in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective. Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordFebruary 16th 2026B E L E M T O S A N T A M A R T AAt last! The first International Conference focused on the Transition Away from fossil fuel dependence.https://transitionawayconference.com/It will be held at the end of April 2026, in the Colombian Coal Port of Santa Marta.The aim is to create actionable guidelines. It will not replace the UN process but will contribute to the Belem roadmap announced by the COP 30th president in Brazil. It will be the first International conference where actual implementation will be worked on.Should our First Nations Leaders and our Climate Change Minister attend this meeting? So far Chris Bowen is not expected to attend.Let him know what you think:Contact Details for Chris Bowen:Email: chris.bowen.mp@aph.gov.auPhone: (02) 9604 0710 GuestsKumi Naidoo - President of the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation TreatyAt the Santa Marta Conference the many ways we can achieve FF phase out will be explored. A TREATY is one.Oil rich states like East Timor and Colombia have signed but Australia has not.Australia has signed the Belem Declaration and Kumi Naidoo wishes our Climate Minister the Honorable Chris Bowen good luck as the President of Negotiations for the next COP . Chris Bowen's role will be to advance the interests of the Pacific. Australia will have “exclusive authority in relation to the negotiations”, to shape global decision making in support of the multilateral system and the global trade and investment in clean energy industries. The results of this conference will feed into an October conference in the Pacific which will lead to COP31 at the end of the year.Kumi Naidoo also argues for climate action being action for peace. As Colombia's Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres said since the US attack on oil rich Venezuela "We are more sovereign if we are less dependent on exports that are carbon intensive"This is a volatile time to be getting real about fossil fuel phase out, but Kumi Naidoo uses entertaining metaphors to dramatise our urgent need to "Turn off the tap" driving climate chaos. Here is Kumi Naidoo's ABC interview about his new book "What we owe the water."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdYwCSC_RUU Bastiaan Hassing - Programme Lead for the Netherlands at the Santa Marta Summit in ColombiaHe discusses HOW the countries who have already demonstrated a commitment to transition will work on realistic steps. Phasing out subsidies is one way.At COP30 in Belem The Climate Policy Minister of the Netherlands, Sophie Hermans, announced that they would co host with Colombia the First International conference on the phase out of fossil fuels. This is big news. It is outside the UN process but will feed into the next COP in Turkiye.The Netherlands already leads a coalition of 13+countries committed to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. Australia is not yet a member. We spend $14.5billion p/a which greatly delays the transition to cleaner energy by lowering production costs and distorting the energy market. Gariduyla - Comment at the launch of a film about The Adani/Bravus coal mine and the Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians who are protecting the waters of the Greatb Artesian Basin beneath it.A new documentary titled "Nagana Yarrbayn – The Water Protectors" focuses on the Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) Cultural Custodians and their ongoing fight to protect their ancestral waters from Adani's Carmichael mine. Here are details about the film and its upcoming tour:About the Film: The documentary, produced by Kim Paul Nguyen in collaboration with W&J Cultural Custodians, follows Senior Cultural Custodian Adrian Burragubba's efforts to protect his ancestral lands and the sacred Doongmabulla Springs. It highlights their journey through legal battles and public awareness campaigns against the mine.National Film Tour (March 2026): Premiere screenings are planned for four Australian cities in March 2026: Melbourne (March 19), Hobart (March 21), Sydney (March 26), and Brisbane (March 31).Special Appearances: Adrian Burragubba and his son Gurridyula are expected to attend screenings to discuss their fight for cultural rights.Support: Proceeds from the screenings will contribute to a legal fund dedicated to protecting the Doongmabulla Springs.How to Watch: Tickets are available through Humanitix. Options exist for hosting screenings or requesting free tickets for those facing financial barriers.
Brasil, Guinea e Indonesia Brazil, Guinea and Indonesia Viajamos entre tres continentes, tres países, dos hemisferios, varios océanos, diversas épocas y mil culturas sonoras. Comenzamos en Brasil, con artistas radicados en su país y también con conexiones europeas. Continuamos en Guinea, viajando también en el tiempo, a la época de la independencia y las revoluciones contra el colonialismo, y terminamos en Indonesia, con nuevos aires que nos llegan desde Bali y una experiencia panindonesia. We travel across three continents, three countries, two hemispheres, several oceans, different eras and a thousand sound cultures. We begin in Brazil, with artists based in their own country and also with European connections. We continue in Guinea, travelling back in time to the era of independence and the revolutions against colonialism, and we end in Indonesia, with new sounds reaching us from Bali and a pan-Indonesian experience. - Rodrigo Campos & Clima - Questão de educação - Questão de educação - Leo Middea - Notícias de Puglia [+ Coletivo Gira] - Notícias de Puglia - Gabriele Leite - Não se impressione (forróbodó) - Gunûncho - Nilza Costa - Logunedé - Cantigas - Balla et ses Balladins - Nyo - Music for a revolution vol. 2: Guinea's Syliphone recording label (1968-1980) [V.A.] - Horoya Band - Zoumana - Music for a revolution vol. 2: Guinea's Syliphone recording label (1968-1980) [V.A.] - Putu Eman Sabudi Subandi et al. - Angkat-angkatan [compos.: Putu Eman Sabudi Subandi] - Insitu sessions volume 7 [V.A.] - [Semar pegulingan] - Cecek megelut [compos.: I Made Subandi] - Insitu sessions volume 7 [V.A.] - Indonesian National Orchestra (INO) - Nusantara - Live at Bimhuis 📸 Gabriele Leite (Diego Bresani)
What can we learn from other countries that have lived through dictatorships? How can artists fight authoritarianism? How should an Oscar nominee react to an encounter with ICE on the way to the Academy Awards? Alex Wagner is joined by actor and filmmaker Wagner Moura, star of the Oscar-nominated The Secret Agent — a thrilling, beautiful film set during Brazil's military dictatorship. You may also remember Moura as Pablo Escobar from Narcos. Wagner and Wagner discuss the political parallels between Brazil and the United States, what Alex Pretti's killing teaches us about masculinity, and the Trump administration's distorted response to violence in the streets. They also talk about the importance of cultural memory, what the Epstein Files say about power, Trump's reaction to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, and the gutting of The Washington Post. Jon, Tommy, and Lovett will be back in your feeds this week.
Monty Roberts Certified Instructor Waldo Franco became the second Monty Roberts Certified Instructor in Brazil. Listen in as he shares how horses - and violence free training - changed his life. He has influenced for good one of the largest rodeos on earth.Horsemanship Radio 297:Show Host: Debbie LoucksGuest: Waldo FrancoTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming GlovesPhotos used with permissionLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University Monty's Calendar
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Hello you beautiful people!Last episode I talked about a stage version of A Christmas Carol and listener Christy Easter sent in a link to her favourite stage version, you can check it out here: https://www.nsmt.org/achristmascarol.htmlThis episode's version of A Christmas Carol isn't really a version at all, but it's worth a look. It's a Christmas episode of a sitcom called Dear Phoebe starring Peter Lawford. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snYEc2LhXOsThen Bob Baker, our resident barman, is here with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he looks at why us Brits are called Limeys.In this weeks Christmas Quiz I managed to score 7, make sure to send me your score.Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he looks at a town in Brazil called Blumenau. They have a lot of German heritage and so they know how to keep Christmas all year round.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.comThen I share a story of shame that happened to me this Christmas. It was a sad day for everyone involved.This episode's recommendation is The Unbelievable Truth, a radio show from the BBC. It's lots of fun so have a listen.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Monty Roberts Certified Instructor Waldo Franco became the second Monty Roberts Certified Instructor in Brazil. Listen in as he shares how horses - and violence free training - changed his life. He has influenced for good one of the largest rodeos on earth.Horsemanship Radio 297:Show Host: Debbie LoucksGuest: Waldo FrancoTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming GlovesPhotos used with permissionLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University Monty's Calendar
It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear about a seedstock supplying partnership that works and works well. Plus updates on beef imported from Argentina, market recaps, the ranch channel sales calendar and lots more all wrapped into this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Industry Associations React To Beef Imported From Argentina President Trump issued a proclamation titled “Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer,” increasing the in-quota import of lean beef trimmings from Argentina by 80,000 metric tons in 2026 to help lower ground beef prices. U.S. Cattlemen's Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper said the group has been engaged with the Administration since expanded imports were first proposed in October 2025. While USCA supports efforts to stabilize supply, Tupper emphasized that a strong domestic cattle industry is essential and warned that trade agreements must not undermine U.S. producers or supply integrity. Tupper expressed concern over the scale and origin of the imports, noting Argentina faces tight cattle supplies similar to the U.S. He said the roughly 400% increase should be treated as a one-time exception, not a precedent, and urged stronger rules of origin and labeling so consumers know where their beef comes from. R-CALF echoed these concerns, stating that past increases in beef imports from countries such as Argentina and Brazil failed to reduce consumer prices. Instead, they correlated with a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, fewer domestic producers, and ultimately higher beef prices. 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Recently, James Fox released an updated version of the “Moment of Contact” documentary about the UFO crash and alien encounters in Varginha, Brazil in 1996. Among the new witnesses are the doctor who performed the autopsy on the military police officer who died after capturing an alien, and a doctor who met a living alien that received treatment in the hospitalYou can find show notes and references at our website, VeryExcitingTime.com, or support us at patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime.00:00:00 Introduction00:05:20 Obama says aliens are real00:09:30 Varginha: New Revelations00:18:37 Carlos De Sousa00:33:10 Dr. Armando Fortunato00:37:50 Dr. João Janini00:44:32 Dr. Italo Venturelli00:58:27 Conclusion
We meet a Ghanaian woman who is challenging stereotypes of beauty and disability by modelling with her prosthetic leg wrapped in colourful kente fabric. Abena Christine Jon'el had her leg amputated when she was just two years old because of an aggressive form of cancer. She says she's fought through so much to survive that she's determined to fight for anyone who's ever felt defeated by life.Also: A mobile gaming app that's helping teenagers in Brazil learn how to support their friends with mental health issues. A scheme teaching gardening skills to prisoners in the UK to help cut the numbers who reoffend after their release.The Washington museum curator who's adopted Gen Z slang to get younger people interested in its works of art. Alison Luchs has attracted over nine million views with two social media posts, and is challenging others to submit similar videos about other exhibits.Plus big baby elephant news, some unusual guard animals, and how one new family helped bring an entire community together, just by showing they cared.Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.(Photo: Abena Christine Jon'el on the catwalk in Ghana. Credit: Vino Studio / Nineteen57 Events)
Today we have Ziv Mador, VP of Security Research from LevelBlue SpiderLabs discussing their work on "SpiderLabs IDs New Banking Trojan Distributed Through WhatsApp." Researchers at LevelBlue SpiderLabs have identified a new Brazilian banking Trojan dubbed Eternidade Stealer, spread through WhatsApp hijacking and social engineering campaigns that use a Python-based worm to steal contacts and distribute malicious MSI installers. The Delphi-compiled malware targets Brazilian victims, profiles infected systems, dynamically retrieves its command-and-control server via IMAP email, and deploys banking overlays to harvest credentials from financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms. The campaign reflects the continued evolution of Brazil's cybercrime ecosystem, combining WhatsApp propagation, geofencing, encrypted C2 communications, and process injection to maintain stealth and persistence. The research can be found here: SpiderLabs IDs New Banking Trojan Distributed Through WhatsApp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices