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Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #adChristopher Hope is joined by Olivia Utley and Katherine Forster to discuss the upcoming Makerfield by-election and the potential implications for Labour, Reform UK and the wider political landscape.They examine what a victory or defeat could mean for Keir Starmer, the growing speculation around Andy Burnham's future ambitions, and the challenges facing Nigel Farage's Reform UK.Plus, Labour MP Jess Asato discusses her concerns about AI and social media, while Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh shares his thoughts on the future of the Conservative Party, Reform UK and the prospect of cooperation on the political right.#Politics #GBNews #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #NigelFarage #Labour #ReformUK #Conservatives #Westminster #PoliticalPodcastThe purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to a licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWSBecome a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miranda Devine argues that Western civilization faces an existential crisis due to incompatible cultural arrivals and violent crime, citing recent incidents in Europe, Ireland, and Canada as cautionary tales. Additionally, the conversation briefly touches on financial and legal scrutiny involving the fundraising platform Act Blue, specifically noting a lack of transparency during congressional testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda Devine argues that Western civilization faces an existential crisis due to incompatible cultural arrivals and violent crime, citing recent incidents in Europe, Ireland, and Canada as cautionary tales. Additionally, the conversation briefly touches on financial and legal scrutiny involving the fundraising platform Act Blue, specifically noting a lack of transparency during congressional testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island following the latest case of Potato Wart disease.

Nicolle Wallace on the latest soaring inflation numbers out today believed to be largely due to the war with Iran. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad Jones, a professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business, recently published a paper, “AI and Our Economic Future.” Using more than 100 years of economic data, he modelled several potential AI-infused economic futures we may experience. These include the good (abundance, we never work again), the not-so-bad (business more or less as usual), and the ugly (a superintelligence that turns on us, among other catastrophic options). Cheery stuff, Jones acknowledges, but essential to face.“I think the ability for an AI to do everything on a computer that the best software engineer can do, that seems like it's either here now or will be here within five years easily,” Jones says. “Hacking the electric grid, hacking the financial system, these kinds of scenarios are things that we definitely have to worry about. The good news is, I think if we get through that, the ability of AI to transform the economy for good, it is really there and present. And, that would be a very great and bright future.”Related Content:Chad Jones faculty profileWhat's the Price Tag for Preventing an AI Apocalypse?At What Point Do We Decide AI's Risks Outweigh Its Promise? Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:32 The difference between now & previous periods of innovation00:02:29 Two scenarios for AI-driven growth00:06:18 The case for business-as-usual00:11:06 Weak links and the limits of automation00:17:53 What the models are showing about growth00:19:58 The economics of abundance00:25:29 The weak-link model's timing & possible adaptations00:27:51 Who gains in an AI economy?00:29:55 Catastrophic risk and the downside of acceleration00:34:31 The downsides of the weak link model00:36:38 Meaning, identity, and human value00:39:55 Leisure in a post-work world00:41:43 What the next generation may inherit00:44:07 ConclusionIf/Then, from Stanford GSB, features conversations with faculty that explore how their research deepens our understanding of business and leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Nottingham attacks shocked Britain and raised urgent questions about mental health services, public safety and institutional accountability.In this special edition of The Fourcast, Jackie Long is joined by the families of those killed in the attacks, alongside mental health experts, campaigners and policymakers, to discuss the findings of the Nottingham Inquiry and what must change to prevent similar tragedies in the future.Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby Webber; Dr Sanjoy Kumar, father of Grace O'Malley-Kumar; and James Coates, son of Ian Coates, reflect on their fight for answers and accountability. They are joined by former Care Minister Norman Lamb, Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London Dinesh Bhugra, and SANE Chief Executive Marjorie Wallace.Can lessons finally be learned from Nottingham? Has enough changed since the attacks? And how do we balance compassionate mental health care with public safety?Nottingham Police said they would consider any recommendations made. Nottingham Health Trust did not respond to a request for comment. The CPS said they were ‘fully engaging with the public inquiry'. During the inquiry, a representative from the University of Nottingham said that since Valdo Calocane had left the university, the university had “continued to refine and adapt its policies and processes, but any changes made have not been as a direct result of the attacks themselves.” The spokesperson added that: "The University does not take the view that any of the changes made would have had an impact on the devastating attacks which took place.” The Department of Health said that “whilst there has been significant investment in mental health services over the past ten years, demand has risen and outpaced the services available”, and acknowledged “a significant and ongoing rise in demand means there remains a substantial treatment gap”.

THE FINAL SEASON COUNTDOWN BEGINS WITH PURE SITCOM CHAOS! Friends Season 10 Episodes 1-5 Full Retro Review & Reaction with John Humphrey and Aaron Alexander! Friends Season 10 Full Uncut Watch-Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this highly anticipated show review and reaction, John and Aaron conquer a hilarious, nostalgia-fueled rewatch of the opening episodes of Season 10, checking out how the series balances massive comedic gags with the emotional setup for its legendary series finale. We unpack the incredible comedic timing and performances of the iconic main ensemble cast, starring Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show, Murder Mystery) as the fashionable Rachel Green, Courteney Cox (Scream, Cougar Town) as the fiercely organized Monica Geller, and Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback, Booksmart) delivering pure legendary eccentricity as Phoebe Buffay. We also celebrate the unmatched chemistry of Matt LeBlanc (Man with a Plan, Episodes) as the lovable Joey Tribbiani, Matthew Perry (The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again) bringing his signature brilliant sarcasm as Chandler Bing, and David Schwimmer (American Crime Story, Madagascar) delivering peak physical comedy as the high-strung paleontologist Ross Geller. Our hosts react to every single unforgettable running gag, legendary punchline, and relationship milestone this final season block throws at us. We break down the absolute comedy gold of the dramatic Barbados aftermath, including the messy, short-lived romantic pivot between Joey and Rachel, and Ross trying to cope with it in the worst way possible. We lose our minds over the iconic, laugh-out-loud brilliance of "The One With Ross's Tan," where a catastrophic spraying incident leaves him radically mismatched on one side, alongside the absolute chaos of his unhinged, high-pitched "I'm FINE!" dinner party meltdown over fajitas. From Monica's hilariously frizzy humidity hair struggle to Chandler and Monica navigating the daunting, high-stakes emotional journey of the adoption process, John and Aaron dive into why this opening block remains an absolute masterclass in network comedy history. Drop your favorite quotes and moments from these episodes in the comments below! THE FINAL SEASON COUNTDOWN BEGINS WITH PURE SITCOM CHAOS! Friends Season 10 Episodes 1-5 Full Retro Review & Reaction with John Humphrey and Aaron Alexander! Friends Season 10 Full Uncut Watch-Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this highly anticipated show review and reaction, John and Aaron conquer a hilarious, nostalgia-fueled rewatch of the opening episodes of Season 10, checking out how the series balances massive comedic gags with the emotional setup for its legendary series finale. We unpack the incredible comedic timing and performances of the iconic main ensemble cast, starring Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show, Murder Mystery) as the fashionable Rachel Green, Courteney Cox (Scream, Cougar Town) as the fiercely organized Monica Geller, and Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback, Booksmart) delivering pure legendary eccentricity as Phoebe Buffay. We also celebrate the unmatched chemistry of Matt LeBlanc (Man with a Plan, Episodes) as the lovable Joey Tribbiani, Matthew Perry (The Whole Nine Yards, 17 Again) bringing his signature brilliant sarcasm as Chandler Bing, and David Schwimmer (American Crime Story, Madagascar) delivering peak physical comedy as the high-strung paleontologist Ross Geller. Our hosts react to every single unforgettable running gag, legendary punchline, and relationship milestone this final season block throws at us. We break down the absolute comedy gold of the dramatic Barbados aftermath, including the messy, short-lived romantic pivot between Joey and Rachel, and Ross trying to cope with it in the worst way possible. We lose our minds over the iconic, laugh-out-loud brilliance of "The One With Ross's Tan," where a catastrophic spraying incident leaves him radically mismatched on one side, alongside the absolute chaos of his unhinged, high-pitched "I'm FINE!" dinner party meltdown over fajitas. From Monica's hilariously frizzy humidity hair struggle to Chandler and Monica navigating the daunting, high-stakes emotional journey of the adoption process, John and Aaron dive into why this opening block remains an absolute masterclass in network comedy history. Drop your favorite quotes and moments from these episodes in the comments below! 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#353: Move fast and break things never meant be reckless. It meant do not stall out of fear, because something is going to break no matter how careful you are. The part everyone dropped from the sentence is the part that actually matters: and fix things fast. Break faster, fix faster. Take the second half away and you are just breaking things. So what changed with AI? An agent can take down a whole environment in the time it takes you to type kubectl. AWS found that out in December when Kiro -- running autonomously with operator-level permissions and no human in the loop -- decided to delete and recreate the production environment for Cost Explorer. Thirteen hours down in one region. Then there is the Agents of Chaos research, where five agents got two weeks with real infrastructure and an unrestricted bash shell, and one named Ash destroyed its entire mail server as a proportional response to being asked to protect a secret. Right values. Catastrophic judgment. Here is where Viktor plants his flag. A person owns the work. Not the AI. Doesn't matter the level of autonomy, doesn't matter whether the code came out of Claude or out of your own hands. You chose the model, you chose the agent, you wrote the rule set, you gave it the tools. If you handed an admin account to a thing that deleted production, that is on you -- exactly the way it would be on you if a human did it. The Kiro engineer could have made the same mistake without AI. Blame the people. The fix is not telling AI to be safe. It is building the place where breaking things is survivable. Immutable infrastructure. Progressive delivery everywhere. Feature flags you can actually turn off, not just on. Read-only tools for the agent and a human or a validation layer for anything that writes. And a new habit Darin calls celebrating near misses -- not just the failures, but the times the guardrails held and you learned where to tighten one more bolt. Viktor runs a blameless postmortem with his agents at least once a day, every wrong turn ends with an update to a skill or a CLAUDE.md. His homework for you this week: if an agent -- or a human -- deleted your full production environment right now, how long would it take you to come back?   YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/devopsparadox   Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://www.devopsparadox.com/review-podcast/   Slack: https://www.devopsparadox.com/slack/   Connect with us at: https://www.devopsparadox.com/contact/

Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman details the catastrophic explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn first stage during a static fire test. This failure destroys the launch pad and significantly delays Amazon's satellite launches and future lunar mission timelines.1955

Brain Storms: Surviving Catastrophic Illness by Les Duncan https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Storms-Surviving-Catastrophic-Illness/dp/1604622237 Leslieduncan.com Can one person survive four brain hemorrhages and two brain surgeries, and still live a normal, joyful life? Join survivor Les Duncan for Brain Storms, a collection of twenty-seven tips for coping with and recovering from catastrophic illness. These easy-to-read chapters-free from confusing technical jargon-will inspire you to take back your life. Full of tips and practical information-like how to find an exceptional doctor, the trick to listening to your body, building a life of sheer determination, and becoming an occasional but likable nuisance when necessary-will enable you to make recovery your full-time job. Applicable both for survivors and caretakers, Brain Storms also deals with the importance of maintaining relationships throughout the difficult healing process. Be inspired to survive.

Earn up to a 4% yield on your physical gold or silver, paid in gold ounces: https://Monetary-Metals.com/CommodityDoomberg is not optimistic on the prospect of peace in the Middle East and he believes that if the current tentative ceasefire breaks, a global energy crisis of catastrophic proportions could be on the horizon. Doomberg breaks down the potential effects on oil, natural gas, and the global economy, along with explaining why he believes the Russia-Ukraine war is about to go into overdrive, whether China will flex its military might up ahead, and much more.Doomberg on Substack: https://doomberg.comJoin the LIVE Commodity Culture Bootcamp June 27: https://join.jesseday.caSubscribe to the FREE Commodity Culture Newsletter: https://readplaza.com/commoditycultureFollow Jesse Day on X: https://x.com/jessebdayCommodity Culture on Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CommodityCulture

Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains recurring leaks in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. These stress-related cracks could lead to catastrophic failure, prompting NASA to secure the American section during docking operations.

The World Health Organization's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is outpacing response efforts to contain the virus. We speak with Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency physician and public health professor at Brown University, who contracted Ebola while treating patients in west Africa in 2014. He says the dismantling of US aid and CDC response teams have hampered efforts to detect and contain this latest outbreak.

Officers rescue infant from flooded car in Texas as storms snarl holiday travel; Catastrophic risk for explosion eliminated; New details on potential deal to end Iran war; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy is joined by Pavel from Psicoactivo for a special joint live stream looking at the latest developments in the UFO and UAP conversation.In this extended discussion, they cover the second release of government UFO files, the growing talk around catastrophic disclosure, claims of a possible Trump executive order, whether the White House is preparing the public for something bigger, and how seriously we should take reports of religious leaders being consulted.Andy and Pavel also get into the reaction from Congress, the role of figures like Luna, Burchett, Burlison, Grusch and Coulthart, the danger of misinformation, why some of the newly released UFO videos need careful scrutiny, and whether the public is actually ready for the deeper parts of this topic.

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say.

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations.

Catastrophic Diplomacy: US Foreign Disaster Assistance in the American Century (UNC Press, 2023) offers a sweeping history of US foreign disaster assistance, highlighting its centrality to twentieth-century US foreign relations. Spanning over seventy years, from the dawn of the twentieth century to the mid-1970s, it examines how the US government, US military, and their partners in the American voluntary sector responded to major catastrophes around the world. Focusing on US responses to sudden disasters caused by earthquakes, tropical storms, and floods—crises commonly known as "natural disasters"—historian Julia F. Irwin highlights the complex and messy politics of emergency humanitarian relief. Deftly weaving together diplomatic, environmental, military, and humanitarian histories, Irwin tracks the rise of US disaster aid as a tool of foreign policy, showing how and why the US foreign policy establishment first began contributing aid to survivors of international catastrophes. While the book focuses mainly on bilateral assistance efforts, it also assesses the broader international context in which the US government and its auxiliaries operated, situating their humanitarian responses against the aid efforts of other nations, empires, and international organizations. At its most fundamental level, Catastrophic Diplomacy demonstrates the importance of international disaster assistance—and humanitarian aid more broadly—to US foreign affairs. Julia F. Irwin, PhD, Yale University, 2009, is professor of history at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on the place of humanitarian aid in twentieth-century U.S. foreign relations. Her first book, Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation's Humanitarian Awakening (2013), is a history of U.S. international relief efforts during the World War I era; the dissertation on which it is based won the Betty M. Unterberger Dissertation Prize from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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DESCRIPTION Tara breaks down the growing Iran crisis as President Trump warns military action is still on the table while simultaneously pursuing negotiations. Is the White House strategically delaying strikes — or repeating the same mistakes that empowered Iran before? Tara dives into escalating Iranian attacks, China's role in rearming Tehran, and why critics fear a nuclear nightmare is closer than ever. EPISODE SUMMARY Today's show opens with Vice President JD Vance confirming President Trump is “locked and loaded” and ready to strike Iran if negotiations fail. Tara questions whether Iran is exploiting America's hesitation while continuing attacks on U.S. interests and violating ceasefire agreements. The episode examines: Trump's warnings versus Iran's continued aggression Allegations that China secretly rearmed Iran during negotiations Why Tara believes the proposed Iran deal resembles the Obama-era nuclear agreement Concerns about Iran's “Twelver” ideology and nuclear ambitions The strategic debate inside the Trump movement over military action JD Vance's reported influence on negotiations Fears that delaying action now could lead to a far larger conflict later Tara argues the current standoff cannot continue indefinitely and warns that a nuclear-armed Iran would fundamentally reshape global security. KEY TALKING POINTS JD Vance says Trump is prepared to strike Iran “if necessary” Trump claims U.S. forces were moments away from renewed military action Iran allegedly continues attacks despite ceasefire discussions Concerns grow over China supplying weapons to Iran Debate intensifies inside the conservative movement over intervention Tara warns that diplomacy without enforcement emboldens Iran Questions emerge over whether negotiations are buying Iran time FEATURED QUOTES “We are not going to have a deal that allows the Iranians to have a nuclear weapon.” “Trump promises almost daily to blow Iran away and then doesn't.” “You can't negotiate with that, and they've proved it.” “The alternative is much worse — a nuclear armed Iran.” SEO KEYWORDS Trump Iran deal, JD Vance Iran, Iran nuclear threat, China arming Iran, Middle East conflict, Trump foreign policy, Iran ceasefire, US Iran tensions, Iran negotiations, nuclear Iran fears, conservative talk radio, geopolitical crisis

This week on Toilet Radio: Venomous snake disasters! Furnace Fest is back and more generic than ever! Instead of a collection of hardcore revivals for old heads and baffling Christcore bands, you’ve got something way more dishwater. Aaron Lewis is back with more jingoistic bullshit, this time a hilarious ballad about how much he hates China. Drowning Pool had to cancel an upcoming South American tour and we examine the BLUE DOT FEVER phenomenon that’s sweeping the nation as gas reaches twenty bucks a gallon. Finally, we talk about a guy almost killing himself with a sword purchased from Amazon. Folks……,,… It’s a good ‘un. Music featured on this episode: Podre – Banana Podre! This program is available on Spotify. It is also available on iTunes or whatever they call it now, where you can rate, review, and subscribe. Give us money on Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes and other cool shit. (Image Via)

FREE RESOURCE:  Click the link and see if the SHED METABOLIC RESET PROGRAM is a good fit for you! FREE RESOURCE:  Download one of our SHED Mindset Calls! In this episode, Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana discuss the common thinking traps that hinder long-term weight loss success.  They explore how these traps, such as food chatter and self-worth issues, affect individuals' relationships with food and their bodies.  The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindset, community support, and understanding the psychological aspects of weight management.  Through identifying and addressing these thinking patterns, the hosts aim to empower listeners to achieve sustainable results in their health journeys.  They discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries within family dynamics, the misconceptions surrounding health and nutrition, and the emotional challenges that arise during health journeys.  Ultimately, the conversation aims to empower listeners to embrace simplicity in their health practices and find peace in their bodies.   Takeaways Thinking traps can sabotage long-term weight loss results. Food chatter is a common issue that many face. Self-worth plays a crucial role in executing weight loss strategies. Community support is essential for navigating social dynamics during weight loss. Understanding the root causes of food noise can lead to better management. Mindset is a foundational aspect of successful weight loss programs. Identifying thinking patterns can help in creating new, healthier habits. The fear of not belonging can impact weight loss efforts. Proper nutrition can significantly reduce food chatter. Building self-trust is key to maintaining weight loss success. Setting healthy boundaries can transform family dynamics. People often rise to the occasion when given the chance. Health doesn't have to be boring; it can be joyful. Food can be a source of pleasure without being the only source. Understanding your body leads to a sense of peace. Weight fluctuations are normal and should not trigger panic. Catastrophic thinking can derail health journeys. Simplicity in nutrition can lead to freedom and less stress. Emotional health is as important as physical health. Curiosity and humility are key to personal growth.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Thinking Traps in Weight Loss 04:13 Understanding Thinking Traps and Their Impact 06:56 The Role of Food Chatter in Weight Management 09:37 The Failure to Execute: Willpower vs. Self-Worth 12:20 Belongingness and Its Influence on Weight Loss 15:08 Navigating Social Dynamics During Weight Loss 29:59 Navigating Family Dynamics and Healthy Boundaries 32:51 Redefining Health: Breaking the Boring Myth 37:54 The Freedom of Simplicity in Nutrition 42:40 Understanding Catastrophic Thinking in Health Journeys 50:31 Finding Peace Through Understanding Body Dynamics   Stay Wild. Connect with Dr. Michelle on INSTAGRAM Connect with Dr. Tara on INSTAGRAM This episode is brought to you by: www.MichellePeris.com Ready to reclaim your Wild? JOIN THE WAITLIST Learn more about The Poppy Clinic: www.poppyclinic.com Is Naturopathic Medicine for you: LEARN MORE HERE Take our HORMONE QUIZ Are you a clinician looking for more impact? START HERE FREE RESOURCE:  Try our Protein Calculator, see how much you might require daily!

Thank you Farmers AGAINST trump., Laurel Fairchild, Judy, Jane, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Dr. Michael Merrill discusses the plight of the working class and potential solutions: Joining us today is Michael Merrill, former Dean of Harry van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies at SUNY Empire and former director of LEARN at Rutgers, and a respected labor his… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

The mission's climax involved the sample capsule's return to Earth in the Utah desert. Dante Lauretta describes the harrowing moments when the drogue parachute failed to deploy as scheduled, threatening a catastrophic crash landing. The successful deployment of the main parachute at 60,000 feet ultimately secured a "mission success" and the recovery of a spectacular sample. Lauretta has since transitioned the spacecraft's ongoing mission, now called OSIRIS-APEX, to his former student Daniella DellaGiustina. He concludes by celebrating the mission's impact on training over 200 students, ensuring a legacy for future planetary exploration. (4/4)AUGUST 1961

John Batchelor and Jeremy Zakis discuss an impending "Super El Niño" causing extreme global weather patterns. Australia prepares for catastrophic bushfire risks due to unprecedented dry conditions and a lack of winter rain. Conversely, the United States and parts of South America expect heavy flooding and severe storms. (1/2)1931 QUEENSLAND

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Catastrophic neurologic injury after a routine anesthetic is the kind of signal that stops you in your tracks, and that's exactly why we're talking about new perioperative recommendations for patients with maternal Venezuelan ancestry. We've seen reports of otherwise healthy adults and children who deteriorated after general anesthesia, with sevoflurane appearing repeatedly in the documented events. That pattern has led the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia to issue updated guidance aimed at preventing harm while the science catches up. We walk through what clinicians need to know about the suspected mitochondrial link and why maternal lineage matters for risk assessment. We also discuss why a negative family history does not reliably protect a patient and why laboratories must be explicitly alerted to the mutation of interest because it has been historically labeled a normal variant. Then, we get practical: how to screen for maternal Venezuelan heritage with care and sensitivity, how to explain the question without implying anything about immigration status, and how to approach anesthetic planning when definitive genetic testing is unavailable. We cover current thinking on avoiding volatile anesthetics, when regional anesthesia may help, considerations around propofol infusions, processed EEG monitoring, and postoperative observation for return to neurocognitive baseline. If this is helpful, please subscribe, share the episode with your team, and leave a review so more clinicians can find these patient safety updates.For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/306-venezuelan-ancestry-anesthesia-alert/© 2026, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump loses his mind on Monday morning as a catastrophic outlook is projected on multiple fronts. Order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code MEIDAS for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95 Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's disastrous Mother's Day as he gets hit with karma as his bluff in the war and on domestic plans are exposed and he spirals in front of the world. Go to https://Ground.News/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Lima and Matt Dery analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 111-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They specifically focus on James Harden's poor ball-handling and high turnover count, comparing his lack of speed to a 40-year-old Karl Malone. The conversation also explores Kenny Atkinson's benching of Jared Allen and why Donovan Mitchell didn't see more than 35 minutes.

Anthony Lima and guest host Matt Derry analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' 111-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their playoff series. They debate James Harden's poor ball handling and turnover issues while questioning head coach Kenny Atkinson's decision to limit Jarrett Allen's minutes. The conversation also explores the officiating disparity and the emotional impact of former coach J.B. Bickerstaff leading the Pistons to victory. 03:10 - Cavs vs Pistons Recap 06:17 - Harden's Performance Struggles 10:01 - Cavs Half-Court Offense 16:23 - Atkinson's Rotation Decisions 20:39 - Allen's Limited Playing Time 26:01 - Officiating and Free Throws 33:22 - J.B. Bickerstaff Returns 37:21 - Energy Level Disparity 40:48 - Postgame Offensive Adjustments

Confirms team doesn't like what JB's been saying, says Joe Mazzulla isn't on the hot seat

The raid begins just after midnight on March 10, with napalm bombs designed to puncture roofs and spray flaming gel inside Tokyo's wooden homes. The resulting fires quickly meld into a catastrophic firestorm that consumes 16 square miles of the city. Survivors recount the horror of hurricane-force winds and a "tidal wave of fire" that causes people's clothing and hair to spontaneously ignite. Families who fled to primitive home shelters often died from the heat, while those in concrete communal shelters were incinerated when the glass windows melted, allowing superheated air and toxic gases to rush inside. The firestorm becomes its own weather system, overwhelming all traditional firefighting efforts and creating a vacuum that pulls in cold air to feed the inferno. Photographer Coyo Ishikawa documents the apocalypse, describing the phenomena as a wave crest approaching from the ocean as the fire devours the world's most densely populated districts. 6/81959 LEMAY

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's catastrophic Sunday after major warnings in international and domestic affairs. Go to https://Ground.News/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2026-05-01 | UPDATES #189 | Girkin has issued another outburst from prison — 'we are heading for military defeat.' The man who did more than most to start this war now says it is lost. He is a criminal, but this pronouncement is worth listening to. The implication, the Putin regime has lost control of its own founding myth – its own justification for existing. The rest is failure and defeat. His name is Igor Vsevolodovich Girkin. Pen name: Strelkov — the Shooter. Former colonel of Russia's FSB. The self-proclaimed man who "pulled the war's trigger" in April 2014 by leading armed Russian militants across the border into Sloviansk. The so-called Defence Minister of the Donetsk People's Republic. Convicted in absentia by a Dutch court in November 2022 for the mass murder of 298 civilians on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. By any honest accounting, an international war criminal of the first order.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Ukrainian News (Ukranews.com) — "Terrorist Girkin predicts Russia's military defeat" (Late April 2026) Euronews — "EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto" (23 April 2026)Council on Foreign Relations — "Orbán's Fall in Hungary Opens a Door for Europe — and Closes One for Russia" — Liana Fix and Benjamin Harris (3 April 2026) Ukrainska Pravda / European Pravda — "Hungary's Magyar comments on EU's €90bn loan for Ukraine" (13 April 2026) Ukrainska Pravda — "EU wants to unblock €90bn for Ukraine as quickly as possible after Orbán's defeat" (13 April 2026)Wikipedia — Igor Girkin (Strelkov) The Moscow Times — "Ex-Rebel Leader Girkin Sentenced to 4 Years for Extremism After Criticizing War" (25 January 2024) Newsweek — "Putin's forces heading to military 'defeat,' former Russian commander warns" (April 2023)Newsweek — "Russia has suffered 'strategic defeat' as war nears 10th month: Igor Girkin" (December 2022) The New Voice of Ukraine — "Former 'DPR' leader argues Russia is 'heading for a military defeat'" (April 2023) ----------

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's morning after his announcements of an “indefinite blockade” has backfire and he is frozen up as the American people and the world see how weak he is. Get 25 dollars off Aura Frames Carver Mat frame with code MEIDAS at https://AuraFrames.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A ceasefire can be the start of peace, or it can be the quiet moment when both sides reload. That's the question driving my return conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen as we dissect the US-Iran negotiations, the sudden focus on a short extension, and the strategic shockwave created when Iran seizes leverage around the Strait of Hormuz. We dig into why force movements matter more than press releases, from carrier deployments to the logic of “locked and loaded” threats against dual-use infrastructure. Glenn explains why a temporary truce may simply create the breathing room needed to regroup, rearm, and restart the war under better conditions, and why regime change goals make durable agreements unlikely. We also talk Lebanon and Hezbollah, and why ceasefire announcements can unravel fast when strikes continue and outside powers push internal political pressure campaigns. Then we widen the lens: a US blockade of Iranian ports doesn't just hit Tehran, it collides with China's oil supply routes and raises serious legal and operational questions about boarding ships “regardless of nationality.” From there, we connect the Middle East war to NATO and the Russia-Ukraine war, including Europe's strained relationship with Trump, Ukraine's manpower crisis, talk of refugee returns, and how oil prices and weapon stockpiles are reshaping the battlefield. If you want clear geopolitical analysis on the US-Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz strategy, Israel's influence, the Iran blockade, and the knock-on effects for Ukraine and NATO, listen now. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell me: do you think ceasefires still mean peace?

Jeremy Zakis reports on the early onset of a dry El Niño cycle in Australia, causing unusually cold temperatures and preventing typical fall storms. This dry air dissipated a potential cyclone but raised concerns about a catastrophic summer and early bushfire risks, prompting preemptive back-burning. Meanwhile, the Middle East crisis has spiked petrol prices to record highs, with Australian costs reaching $8–$9 per gallon, as the government advises fuel-saving measures such as using public transit and maintaining tire pressure to avoid formal rationing. (1)1943 DARWIN

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright addresses his back-and-forth with LaVar and Lonzo Ball after calling LaMelo a "clown" on Fox Sports' 'First Things First' following the Charlotte Hornets' NBA Play-In win over the Miami Heat, and LaMelo injuring Bam Adebayo. Later, Nick discusses why Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs' game 82 loss to the Denver Nuggets' backups may have catastrophic results for San Antonio's NBA title hopes. Next, Nick and Damonza share their full predictions for the NBA Playoffs... will Jayson Tatum's return spark an NBA Finals run for the Boston Celtics? #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview for Later TodayKen Croswell explores the discovery of rogue black holes traveling through the Milky Way. He discusses the catastrophic consequences for our solar system while noting that such an encounter is still extremely unlikely.1962

Is the media exposing the truth—or just taking out one of their own? And if a Democrat goes down, is it ever really about accountability… or just clearing the field for the next one up? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook (with Comfortably Smug out on assignment)—jump straight into the Eric Swalwell implosion with special Guest Ben Domenech. What's the deeper game being played behind the scenes? Because this isn't just a scandal—it's a case study. Allegations pile up, the media suddenly “discovers” what they already knew, and a rising Democrat gets wiped out overnight. So the real question is: why now… and who benefits?The fellas break it all down—how power actually works inside the Democratic Party, why California is the ultimate prize, and how the media decides who survives and who gets buried.In this episode…The Swalwell scandal and the perfectly timed political takedownWhy media attacks on Democrats always serve another DemocratCalifornia's outsized influence on national policy—and why it mattersHow internal Democrat power struggles are shaping the future of the party PLUS, AN INTERN RESIGNS LIKE HE'S A CABINET SECRETARY—AND IT'S EXACTLY AS RIDICULOUS AS IT SOUNDS. And it only gets better. The fellas dive into the broader collapse of Democrat messaging, the struggle to win back young male voters, and why some of the loudest voices shaping the party today are completely out of step with everyday Americans. Then it's onto Iran, global energy politics, and the kind of high-stakes chess match most of the media refuses to explain.Special Guest:Ben Domenech (The Daily Wire)– The future of conservative media and opinion writing