Podcasts about CFR

Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle East studies and the Council, and Ed Husain, senior fellow at the Council, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks and whether President Donald Trump's twenty-point peace plan will produce a lasting ceasefire.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Elliott Abrams, "The Teaching of Hate in Jordan," CFR.org   Naftali Bendavid, Scott Clement, and Emily Guskin, "Many American Jews Sharply Critical of Israel on Gaza, Post Poll Finds," Washington Post   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/two-years-since-october-7-elliott-abrams-ed-husain

The rosary is the posture of the Christian life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate cut. The move came amid a softening labor market, above-target inflation, heightened uncertainty about Trump's trade and tariff policy, and other conditions that present significant challenges to monetary policymakers. Against this backdrop, Susan M. Collins, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses the United States' current economic outlook.    Background Reading:  This backgrounder unpacks the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and its ongoing struggles with inflation and political scrutiny.   Host: Seema Mody, Technology and Global Markets Correspondent, CNBC   Guest: Susan M. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJgEznKrwKY 

In this powerful and in-depth episode, host David Carollo sits down with Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR, and Kevin Symonds — renowned Catholic author and expert on private revelation — for a timely discussion about Fatima, Pope Leo XIII, the Prayer to St. Michael, and the spiritual and political battles of our time. Support the Podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/BlueArmyVideo Kevin shares the inspiration behind his books, including Refractions of Light and his deep dive into the Third Secret of Fatima. They explore the historical context of Freemasonry, the fall of the Papal States, and the prophetic significance of Pope Leo XIII's vision and its connection to modern challenges like communism, atheistic secularism, and the spiritual crisis in society. Fr. Luke reflects on the importance of living the simple, powerful message of Fatima, and how the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are bringing the Gospel to the urban poor through the corporal works of mercy. This conversation offers clarity on Fatima controversies, corrects internet myths, and re-focuses on the true call of Our Lady: conversion, penance, and prayer.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

From Sudan to the war in Gaza, 2025 has seen the continuation of major humanitarian crises across the globe. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, examines a range of these crises, while also exploring issues such as financing, reform, and declining multilateral consensus.    This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.    Background Reading:  This expert brief outlines the Trump administration's move away from UN human rights standards.  This post discusses the most recent U.S. report on Human Rights Practices.    Host: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations   Guest: Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Hami3lD8MeY?si=8Uzbhk09q45hB8jC 

David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Kevan Carpenter, Founder & CEO from Commercial Floor that provides quality flooring solutions and surpassing expectations. At Commercial Floor Resources (CFR), we have experience of 40+ years implementing flooring installation best practices. Throughout the years, CFR has developed a proven floor installation process that encompasses industry-standard best practices, tools, and strategies for top retailers across the nation. As a reputable solutions provider for contractors and project managers across the country, we strive to bridge each project to completion by installing quality flooring under strict deadlines.Abiding by our company values, each CFR team member strives to meet the highest standards of company values, including strengthening relationships, exhibiting character, investing in the future, and surpassing expectations. As a national flooring solutions provider, we aim to deliver the best service at the most competitive prices. As a result, we have earned the role of preferred commercial flooring resource provider for many national accounts, including [Burlington Coat Factory, Kohls, Wal-Mart, Target, and others. With quality, experience, and efficiency as our foundation, we follow proven industry-standard processes in preparing, installing, and restoring commercial floors to bring top value to each project we serve on. Our ServicesAt CFR, we pride ourselves on providing quality flooring solutions to commercial industries. While working in the retail, health, hospitality, assisted living, and industrial sectors, our experience continuously offer custom solutions to contractors according to needs. Always striving to be on time and budget, CFR Offers a variety of services including: Commercial Floor Coverings Industrial Floor Finishes & Stone MasonrySports SurfacesFloor Preparation & Moisture DefenseEnjoy the conversation:https://www.commercial-floors.net/linkedin.com/in/kevan-carpenter-58a95051#commercialflooring  #construction #floorinstallation #floorcovering #industrialflooring #sportsflooring #floorprep  #moistureresistance  #renovation 

Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Russia's recent drone incursions into Polish airspace, and whether the move signals an expansion of the war in Ukraine.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Liana Fix and Erin D. Dumbacher, “Russia Tests NATO With Poland Drone Breach,” CFR.org   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/russia-violates-nato-airspace-liana-fix

Leah explains how veterans may qualify for VA disability compensation if they experience side effects from medications prescribed for service-connected conditions. She outlines what the VA recognizes under 38 CFR 3.310, provides real-world examples such as ulcers from NSAIDs, metabolic syndrome from antipsychotics, sexual dysfunction from SSRIs, and liver damage from anticonvulsants, and stresses the importance of proving secondary service connection with medical diagnoses, documentation, and nexus statements. Leah also highlights relevant medical literature, explains the potential for special monthly compensation or TDIU in severe cases, and warns about common pitfalls like failing to directly link symptoms to medications. 

Long before Trump retook the Oval Office, policymakers were concerned that South Africa's growing ties with Russia and China could undermine Washington's strategic interests in the region. Against the backdrop of these concerns, President Cyril Ramaphosa examines South Africa's domestic priorities, its bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country's role in Southern Africa.   This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.    Background Reading:  This post unpacks the confrontational meeting between South African President Ramaphosa and U.S. President Trump in May 2025.   Host: Richard Stengel, Political Analyst at MSNBC; Former Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State   Guest: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD93mvqbnDI

The utter joy and beauty of the spiritual life is that we are not alone, because we are in relationship with God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

The U.S.-Canadian relationship boasts a history of cooperation, peaceful borders, and strong trade ties. However, the partnership has come under strain during the second Trump administration, in part due to sweeping tariffs that have called into question Canada's economic ties to Washington. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Mark Carney discusses Canada's role in NATO, the ongoing war in Gaza, Canada's foreign policy priorities, and the new global economy.    This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.    Background Reading:  This backgrounder unpacks Canada's fraught trade relationship with the United States. This timeline highlights the U.S.-Canada partnership over the last century, and how trade tensions and territorial disputes have strained relations in recent years.   Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations   Guest: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYYjz2hABZk   

Since the start of the second Trump administration, the National Security Council (NSC) has seen its staff reduced from around 350 employees to fewer than 100, with dozens of policy experts abruptly dismissed or placed on administrative leave this May. Former U.S. National Security Advisors Thomas E. Donilon, Stephen J. Hadley, and Susan E. Rice unpack how the recent reorganization could affect U.S. foreign policy decision-making.    Background Reading: This backgrounder from CFR Education outlines the role of the U.S. National Security Council.   Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations   Guests: Susan E. Rice, Former National Security Advisor (2013–17); CFR Member   Thomas E. Donilon, Former National Security Advisor (2010–13); Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations   Stephen J. Hadley, Former National Security Advisor (2005–09); CFR Member   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvZJxAGnW4 

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

During the last few weeks we have seen an appalling display of public violence. During this time of the 9/11 anniversary we also celebrate the Triumph of the Cross. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jim Marrs joins Freeman for a discussion of Alien connections to the Nazi elite and the rise of the Fourth Reich in America. Also discussed are the Annunaki, ancient Sumer and Egypt. Jim is an expert on Ancient Astronauts, the NWO, Nazi UFOs, Skull and Bones, Bush Dynasty, the CIA, and NSA, Trilateral Commission, Bilderbergers, CFR, Flying Saucers, and the Alien Agenda. This show with Jim Marrs aired on Radio Freeman Nov. 09, 2010 on American Freedom Radio Jim Marrs is author of Rule by Secrecy, which traced the hidden history that connects modern secret societies to the Ancient Mysteries. It reached the New York Times Best Seller list. In 2003, his book The War on Freedom probed the conspiracies of the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath. It was released in 2006 under the title The Terror Conspiracy. In mid-2008, his book The Rise of the Fourth Reich, detailing the infiltration of National Socialism into the USA, was published followed by a study of mysteries entitled Above Top Secret. Associate Producer: Steve Mercer Send comments and guest suggestions to producersteve@freemantv.com Topics include: Freemasonry, Religion of World - Bureaucrats - Skull and Bones - Perks for Lower Masons - Albert Pike, Albert Mackey - Rosicrucians. Levels, Grades, Degrees - Noble Orders, Old Aristocracy, Knighting, Sirs - Terminology of Architecture and Building - "Building the Temple" - Knights Templars. United States, Founding Fathers, British Crown, Royal Charters - Masonic Lodge Meeting, Constitution, Benjamin Franklin, France. Foundations under Cloak of Charity - Political Group and NGO funding - Demands for Laws to be Passed - Soviet Union. Chemtrails - Aerial Spraying of Prozac, Valium - Weather Modification - Tranquilizing Public - "Brave New World". Hollywood (Holy Wood, Grove) - Giving You Your Thoughts - Subliminals - Royal Institute for International Affairs, Council on Foreign Relations. Worldwide HAARP - Earthquake, Tornado, Drought, Famine, Tsunami Creation. Mystery Religions, "Societies with Secrets" - Masonic Obelisks across U.S.-Canada Border. Hermaphroditic Symbol - Perfection of Human Being - Cessation of All Conflict - Perfected Worker Breed, Ideal Design, Purpose-Made Humans. Dictatorships - Scientific Indoctrination, Bertrand Russell, Experimental Schools - "Contaminated Ideas" - Kindergarten. Total War - British Military Academies, Hitler's Army - Mercenaries, Armies - Carroll Quigley. Project for a New American Century, Wolfowitz - War in Middle East - John Stewart Mill - Peoples, Races to be Eliminated - H.G. Wells.

Send us fan responses! Step into the hidden world of private banking as we pull back the curtain on how wealthy families truly protect and grow their assets. This eye-opening conversation reveals the fundamental truth that "you can never own anything in America" – and what you can do about it.Discover why making your name a business through LLCs and holding companies creates a protective barrier between your assets and potential threats. We explore the five charging order protection states (Nevada, Wyoming, Delaware, South Dakota, and Alaska) and why they're crucial for proper asset structuring.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when we uncover how Research and Development tax credits allow businesses to recover up to $500,000 per year – a strategy most tax professionals never mention. You'll learn about forms 6765, 8974, and 941, and how to leverage them properly.Ministry trusts and 508(c)(1)(a) organizations emerge as the cornerstone of private family wealth, offering both tax advantages and independence unlike their 501(c)(3) counterparts. We discuss how family Bibles and baptismal certificates can serve as legitimate identification, and why Social Security numbers represent a public trust system rather than a path to financial freedom.International banking strategies reveal how establishing accounts in countries like Palau, Georgia, Russia, or Ukraine can provide legitimate alternatives without U.S. identification requirements. We also cover the legal foundations for these strategies, including 28 CFR 802.23, which protects your right to privacy.Whether you're looking to protect existing assets or build generational wealth from scratch, this episode provides the framework for thinking and operating like the private families who have preserved wealth for centuries. It's not about evading responsibilities – it's about understanding the difference between public and private relationships and making informed choices for your financial future.https://donkilam.com FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - DON KILAMGO GET HIS BOOK ON AMAZON NOW! https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Touch-This-Diplomatic-Immunity/dp/B09X1FXMNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/5QOUWyNahqcWvQ4WQAvwjj?autoplay=trueSupport the showhttps://donkilam.com

Former UN Undersecretary-General Sigrid Kaag discusses the state of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the role of the international community in supporting relief efforts.   Background Reading: Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, with famine declared in the territory's most populated region. As Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza, this backgrounder explains how hunger is now reportedly affecting more than just civilians on the ground.  As the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip continues, some countries have announced their intent to recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign nation, but full independence and UN membership remain elusive. This backgrounder unpacks the quest for Palestinian statehood.   Host: Steven Kalin, Foreign Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal   Guest: Sigrid Kaag, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; Former United Nations Undersecretary-General   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUiqLythfc 

https://grandtheftworld.com/ 00:00:00 – Meeting Richard Grove Warm intro with Richard Grove: Pittsburgh roots, shoes and job-site footwear, then straight into Grove's history with John Taylor Gatto and how Gatto's ideas on schooling-as-indoctrination reshaped his worldview. Personal stories about helping Gatto after his stroke and preserving his work. 00:10:00 – Gatto's Legacy & Foundation Power Recap of Gatto resigning as NY Teacher of the Year; the Reese Committee, Norman Dodd, and how Carnegie/Rockefeller/Ford foundations nudged policy and education. Language, printing press, and information control as the real levers of power. 00:20:00 – Multi-Generational Networks Banks and industrialists funding both sides of conflicts; the supra-political layer above parties and nations. Grove demos his research “Brain” map and traces threads through RAND, CFR, common core authors, Rhodes scholars, and Anglo-American planning. 00:30:00 – Wilson's Warning & Debunking Debunkers Woodrow Wilson's “shadow power” passage and how quotes get straw-manned online. How “fact-checks” poison the well by refuting claims no one actually made—keeping the real discussion off-limits. 00:40:00 – Money, Markets, and the Trivium Goldbacks and parallel money at liberty festivals; why cartelized finance isn't “capitalism.” Education deliberately omits the Trivium (grammar → logic → rhetoric), creating literate but uncritical citizens. Reframing learning as input/process/output. 00:50:00 – Empire by Other Means UK DCDC future-war documents; the British Empire's evolution into a covert commonwealth model using U.S. power. Cecil Rhodes's plan to pull America back into the imperial fold via a cadre—seed of the Rhodes Scholarships. 01:00:00 – The Will of Rhodes Grove details Rhodes's will, the Rothschild link, and how Rhodes Scholars (Clinton, Talbott, etc.) shape U.S. institutions. “From cowboys to gentlemen”: reforming American attitudes to match British elite preferences. 01:10:00 – Occult, Culture, and Soft Power Fabian socialists, spiritualist circles, and mystery-school currents around British politics; cultural capture from lawns to the British Invasion. Occult motifs and “initiated” knowledge as social glue for elites. 01:20:00 – Becoming a Whistleblower Grove's Sarbanes–Oxley compliance work; discovering audit-trail backdoors that let firms erase records; pushback, retaliation, and years of litigation. How lived experience hardened his stance against institutional corruption. 01:30:00 – 9/11 Anomalies Deep Dive Pentagon inconsistencies, missing (orange) black boxes, and security-cam gaps; “Pilots for 9/11 Truth” (Rob Balsamo) analyses; the “dancing Israelis” arrest and quiet deportations. Media scripting vs. physics and flight-path questions; drills/foreknowledge discussions and why these details still matter. 01:40:00 – Epstein, Pizzagate & Media Lines They hash through the Epstein network and culture's selective outrage: UK's Savile cover-ups vs. U.S. media skittishness; social feed reactions; speculation about Trump's possible informant role; Clinton associations. The broader theme: blackmail, intelligence services, and why cases like these get memory-holed. 01:50:00 – Assange, Censorship & Platforms Assange's background and the years in the Ecuadorian embassy; intelligence community pressure and narrative-management. Broader talk on censorship, de-platforming, alt-video (e.g., Odysee), and keeping shows listener-supported. Tease for live podcasting and how/why independent media survives. 02:00:00 – Skills, Autonomy & Sign-Off Grove's path from 2006 podcasting to building communities and courses (AUTONOMY): teaching durable skills, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial value creation. Invitation to listeners: learn the method, find your people, make a meaningful living. Thanks and goodbyes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Michelle Gavin, Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss what urbanization, a youth-heavy population, and social media mean for politics across the African continent.   Enter the CFR book giveaway by September 23, 2025, for the chance to win one of ten free copies of Age of Change by Michelle Gavin. You can read the terms and conditions of the offer here. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/africas-urban-youth-revolution-michelle-gavin

Jesus uses the strongest language possible to communicate a most important message: we must put God first or else we will not make it, in other words, we can not save ourselves! Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. For all of Father Luke's homilies, search for the podcasts "Daily Homilies Blue Army Shrine" and "Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine"

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Interview with Kiran Morzaria, CEO, Cadence MineralsRecording date: 5th September, 2025Cadence Minerals presents one of the mining sector's most compelling valuation disconnects, trading at a £10 million market capitalization while holding 35% ownership in Brazil's Amapá iron ore project valued at $1.97 billion NPV. The AIM-listed diversified investment company operates what may be one of the most undervalued mining assets in the current market.The Amapá project stands apart through its fully integrated infrastructure, encompassing mine, railway concession, and port facilities under single ownership. This rare configuration enables the company to target production of 5.5 million tons annually of premium 67.5% Fe grade direct reduction pellets with exceptionally low operating costs of $27 per ton FOB. The integrated supply chain provides both cost leadership and potential third-party revenue streams, with the railway historically carrying 700,000 tons of external material.CEO Kiran Morzaria emphasizes the infrastructure advantage: "One of the reasons that we can keep this low is because we own our own port. We have effectively a renewable concession on the railway, which will renew every 23 years." This positioning allows competitive delivery to China at $55-60 CFR, maintaining profitability even under pessimistic pricing scenarios.The investment thesis centers on two key catalysts. The immediate opportunity involves restarting the Azteca plant with just $3.5 million investment to generate 330,000-390,000 tons annually within nine months, providing cash flow and operational validation. Longer-term value creation requires securing strategic partnerships to access the $370 million capital needed for full-scale development.The company's brownfield advantage, premium product quality, and defensive cost structure position it favorably against market volatility. However, execution depends critically on partnership arrangements, making this a high-leverage play on management's ability to attract suitable joint venture partners while demonstrating operational capability through near-term production.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/cadence-minerals-plcSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

The Carney government's promise to update Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) could create an opportunity to block fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) imports, according to the federal agriculture minister. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the government's intent to amend the CFR as part of a package of supports for "strategic sectors" affected by tariffs announced... Read More

9/2/25 - Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal serving in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, shares how his ordinary childhood in suburban Buffalo, once filled with simple dreams like Spider-Man and garbage trucks, slowly gave way to a restless search for meaning that ultimately led him to the priesthood. Though raised Catholic, faith wasn't central to his youth, and during college he drifted into depression and uncertainty until a providential conversation with a friend who “knew Jesus like a person” awakened him to the reality of God's love. From there, his journey took many turns: wrestling with relationships, questioning his place in the Church, and working as a caseworker in New York City before encountering the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. In the stillness of a chapel, he heard the life-changing invitation to “be a priest,” a call he embraced after years of prayer and discernment. Now, with over seven years of priesthood and sixteen years as a consecrated religious, Fr. Francis reflects on God's faithful love and the unexpected path that transformed his life and vocation.

What really happens to a tank at the end of its life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it means for a tank to be “out of service” or “permanently closed,” and how those terms differ depending on the regulation in play - especially between 40 CFR 112 and Alaska's 18 AAC 75. Shannon breaks down what's required when tanks are removed or left in place, what documentation is needed, and how terms like “grandfathering” can complicate things for facilities hoping to avoid costly upgrades. Whether you manage a single tank or a whole tank farm, this episode is a must-listen for staying compliant through a tank's final days.EPA Guidance for Regional InspectorsGrandfather ClausesSupport the showintro/outro created with GarageBand

După ultima etapă de dinaintea pauzei competiționale, prilejuite de jocurile echipei naționale, Universitatea Craiova și Rapid, situate pe primele două locuri, rămân singurele echipe neînvinse în Superligă. CFR și FCSB au remizat în “derbiul răniților”și ocupă locuri de baraj. Tudor Furdui face analiza etapei a 8-a din Superliga de fotbal. Etapa a 8-a a început vineri, cu victoria Rapidului în Giulești, 2- 0 cu UTA. Rapidiștii au rămas în continuare neînvinși în Superligă, în timp ce arădenii au suferit primul eșec în actualul sezon. Gâlcă a fost în sfârșit un antrenor fericit. Echipa sa este pe locul 2 în clasament.  Trebuie să felicit băieții că au făcut un meci foarte bun, mai ales prima repriză. Un joc așa cum ne-am dorit și golurile au venit în urma unor acțiuni lucrate și cea din fază fixă, și cea care a fost pe inițiere și sunt foarte satisfăcut de acest fapt și mai ales pentru atitudinea lor.  Antrenorul Adrian Mihalcea a fost conștient că UTA a întâlnit un Rapid în creștere de formă.  O echipă care în Giulești se transformă poate un pic și noi într-o zi mai proastă.  Sâmbătă, Universitatea Cluj a învins la Clinceni revelația Unirea Slobozia, scor 1 0, prin golul lui Nistor, aflat la prima sa reusita in acest sezon. Chiar dacă a plecat cu trei puncte din deplasare, Ioan Ovidiu Sabău a fost nemulțumit de fotbaliștii care au intrat de pe bancă Printre.  Jucători care le dai sarcini, comunici cu ei și dau impresia că nu vor ori că nu înțeleg și nu e normal. Echipa asta nu e o casă de binefacere, Echipa asta vrea să antreneze caractere. Oamenii astia din club ne respectă foarte mult, iar noi trebuie, când intrăm în teren. Dacă suntem deciși să dăm de cinci, dacă suntem șase, să dăm de șase. Și aici intervine educația și caracterul tău. Adică să știi că ai și drepturi și obligații.  Seara, Dinamo a câștigat cu 2 la 0 în fața lui Hermannstadt, pe Arena Națională, ambele goluri marcate după pauză. Antrenorul croat Copii a fost mulțumit că Dinamo a urcat pe locul trei, după Craiova și Rapid, în timp ce antrenorul Sibiului, Marius Măldărășanu, i-a fost rușine de prestația elevilor săi din repriza a doua.  La cald nu vreau să spun lucruri care să doară, dar nu îmi explic să văd așa o diferență mare din punct de vedere al jocului în prima repriză și pe urmă în a doua repriză catastrofală, fără reacție, fără să punem presiune, să încercăm să intrăm în joc chiar și la 2 0.  Duminica a fost o zi cu trei partide în Superligă. Mai întâi, FC Argeș a mai obținut o victorie, 2 1 cu codașa Metaloglobus, într-un meci decis în primul sfert de oră, și a urcat pe locul patru în clasament, un loc pe care nu îl visau nici cei mai fanatici suporteri ai piteștenilor. Craiova lui Rădoi și-a întrerupt seria de victorii consecutive, 6 la număr, din campionat, iar antrenorul Universității a fost supărat de condițiile de la stadionul din Botoșani.  După ce au ajuns la stadion. Vă spun sincer că a acceptat și acel 0 0 și numai să termine meciul, ca să putem să plecăm, pentru că nu am crezut că în 2025 mai poti gasi asa ceva pe un stadion in Romania. Dar în continuare viața ne oferă surprize. Mulți spun că nici măcar hârtie igienică n-au vrut să ne dea. Știam că Botoșani încearcă să joace fotbal, știam că se respectă, că oamenii de aici și politicul ajută.  În plus, Rădoi a spus că egalul a fost nedrept.  O partidă intensă, o partidă în care, din punctul meu de vedere, o singură echipă a fost pe teren. Din punctul meu de vedere, astă-seară am pierdut nemeritat două puncte, dar se întâmplă. Nu avem cum să ștergem acest parcurs pe care l-am avut până acum.  Leo Grozavu, antrenorul Botoșaniului, a spus că și echipa sa are probleme, dar nu se plânge și că punctul obținut cu Craiova a fost un punct muncit.  Nu este foarte mult acest punct. Dar este un rezultat care poate să ne dea mai multă încredere pentru viitor. Mi-aș dori să felicit băieții pentru acest punct muncit. În al doilea si nu în ultimul rand, as dori sa multumesc publicului spectator pentru atmosfera creata.  Tot egal s-a terminat si și derby-ul răniților dintre CFR și FCSB. Clujenii au condus de fiecare dată, dar bucureștenii au revenit. S-a terminat 2 la 2 și ambele echipe rămân în subsolul ierarhiei din Superliga. Autorul unui gol pentru clujeni, Damian Djokovic, a spus ce i-a lipsit echipei sale pentru a câștiga.  Se știe că au o echipă care mai ales cu mingea, cu posesie, e o echipă bună. Noi, fizic, nu prea. După ritmul de ultimele două luni nu prea am făcut față.  Portarul FCSB-ului, Ștefan Târnovanu, a fost iritat de arbitraj.  Penalty clar! Să mă ierte Dumnezeu! Ne mai întreabă oamenii de ce ne supărăm? Foarte ciudat arbitraj.  În ultimele două meciuri ale etapei disputate ieri, Csikszereda a obținut al doilea punct în Superligă, după egalul 1 la1 de pe teren propriu, contra Oțelului Galați, iar la Ovidiu, Farul a învins Petrolul cu 2 la 1. Prima victorie a marinarilor după trei înfrângeri consecutive.  Superliga ia o pauză de două săptămâni. Naționala va juca vineri un amical împotriva Canadei, iar peste fix o săptămână întâlnește în deplasare Cipru, în preliminariile Campionatului Mondial din 2026.    

If we have enough faith, humility can be hilarious! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Societatea de avocatură condusă de posibilul viitor șef al SRI are conturi de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline puse sub sechestru în urma unei anchete DIICOT legată de devalizarea unei firme de medicamente (G4Media) -  „Nu ne priviți ca pe străini, curățăm străzile pe caniculă și vă aducem mâncarea pe ger” / Mărturie puternică a unui student din Bangladesh, după ce un livrator din țara lui a fost bătut la București (HotNews) - Cât timp pierdem cu CFR comparativ cu ungurii sau polonezii. Cele mai importante orașe turistice din România, legate cu trenul în peste cinci zile (Libertatea) Primăriile se închid pe termen nelimitat din 29 august: „S-a umplut paharul” (Adevărul) Începând de vineri, 29 august, primăriile din România își închid porțile, pe termen nelimitat, în semn de protest faţă de pachetul al doilea de măsuri fiscale pentru care Guvernul Bolojan urmează să-şi asume răspunderea în Parlament. Sindicatul Național al Comunelor și Orașelor din România (SCOR) a anunțat închiderea tuturor primăriilor din țară, începând cu 29 august, dacă Guvernul nu renunță la măsurile considerate „abuzive” asupra administrației locale. Decizia vine după șapte săptămâni de negocieri fără rezultat între sindicat și premierul Ilie Bolojan. Pachetul 2 de măsuri prevede tăieri drastice pentru administrația publică locală: reducerea cu 25% a numărului de funcționari publici din primării, peste scăderea de 10% aplicată anul trecut, scrie Adevărul. Un alt punct fierbinte este legat de cei 60.000 de asistenți personali ai persoanelor cu handicap pe care Guvernul promisese că îi va prelua la bugetul de stat, dar, potrivit ultimei variante de proiect, responsabilitatea rămâne tot la primării. EXCLUSIV Societatea de avocatură condusă de posibilul viitor șef al SRI are conturi de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline puse sub sechestru în urma unei anchete DIICOT legată de devalizarea unei firme de medicamente (G4Media) Pe rolul Curții de Apel București se află pe rol, de anul trecut, un dosar în care un procuror DIICOT a cerut confiscarea sumelor de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline deținute de societatea de avocatură Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații în două conturi la o bancă comercială. Banii ar reprezenta o parte din prejudiciul de 32,7 milioane de lei produs unei firme de medicamente inclusiv prin activitatea lui Robert Roșu, unul dintre avocații din cadrul Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații. Un dosar penal pe acestă speță a fost deschis în 2015 și clasat prin prescriere în 2022, dar, la momentul clasării, procurorul de caz a decis sesizarea unui judecător de camera preliminară de la Curtea de Apel București în vederea confiscării celor 32,7 milioane de lei de la Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații și de la mai multe persoane fizice deoarece ar fi fost obținuți în urma săvârșirii unor infracțiuni. Conform informațiilor din acest proces, avocatul Gabriel Zbârcea, al cărui nume a fost vehiculat recent ca posibil șef al Serviciului Român de Informații, a fost martor în dosarul de confiscare a banilor. Integral pe pagina G4Media. Un atac xenofob din București produce reacții la Cotroceni, scrie Europa Liberă. Președintele Nicușor Dan a condamnat agresiunea xenofobă asupra livratorului din Bangladesh. „Condamn cu fermitate agresiunea asupra unui tânăr venit la muncă în București, care a fost lovit și umilit doar pentru că nu s-a născut aici. Asemenea fapte sunt intolerabile”, a transmis șeful statului. „Autoritățile ar trebui să trateze acest caz cu maximă seriozitate, ca o infracțiune motivată de ură. Felicit polițistul aflat în timpul liber care a intervenit rapid și cu mult curaj pentru a opri atacatorul, împiedicând astfel incidentul să degenereze”, a continuat președintele României. „Nu ne priviți ca pe străini, curățăm străzile pe caniculă și vă aducem mâncarea pe ger”, spune într-un interviu pentru publicul HotNews un tânăr student din Bangladesh, stabilit la Cluj. După doi ani petrecuți în țara noastră, el spune că discursul politic care instigă la ură este o problemă, însă românii „arată multă bunătate”: „Pot spune că mă simt norocos. Românii sunt foarte prietenoși și deschiși”. Din ZF aflăm că nimeni nu îi plăteşte pe asiatici mai puţin decât pe români, singura diferenţă reală este că unui asiatic îi dai cazare. Muncitorii asiatici din România câştigă salarii comparabile cu cele ale angajaţilor români, diferenţa fiind dată în principal de structura pachetului salarial, care include cazarea, susţine Melania Pop, managing partner al agenţiei de recrutare International Work Finder. De asemenea, ea susţine că niciun muncitor necalificat din afara Uniunii Europene nu lucrează în România pentru mai puţin de 3.000 de lei net, iar pentru poziţii calificate salariile ajung chiar la 5.000 de lei în anumite sectoare. Cât timp pierdem cu CFR comparativ cu ungurii sau polonezii. Cele mai importante orașe turistice din România, legate cu trenul în peste cinci zile (Libertatea) Dacă un călător s-ar urca acum într-un tren gestionat de Căile Ferate Române (CFR) pentru a face turul celor mai importante nouă orașe turistice din România, i-ar lua 129 de ore și 30 de minute să parcurgă cele douăzeci de trasee interconectate. Adică, ar dura mai mult de cinci zile, fără oprire. În cazul unor trasee similare gândite în Ungaria sau Polonia, călătoria ar dura cu o zi jumătate, respectiv cu două zile și opt ore mai puțin decât în România, scrie Libertatea.

God answered the prayers of Saint Monica for the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Have you ever felt a longing for something more in your life? Join us as Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR, shares his personal journey of faith and the life-changing impact of this sacred sacrament. In this episode, you will learn: Hear how visiting a church changed Fr. Jeremiah's life and helped him grow closer to God. Discover the Eucharist as the real presence of Jesus. Learn how receiving Jesus in the Eucharist brings peace, strength, and new life. Explore now: Guest information and additional resources to stay up to date with Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock. Jewel for the Journey: "Jesus said to them, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you." (John 6:53) Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock's Talk recorded at the 2025 Catholic Women's Conference, on July 26, 2025, in San Antonio, TX Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Zi de jocuri europene pentru FCSB, CFR și Universitatea. Campioana visează din nou la Europa League dar trebuie să treacă pe Arena Națională de Aberdeen cu care a terminat la egalitate, 2-2, în Scoția. În Conference League, vicecampioana are o misune imposibilă acasă după umilința din Suedia, iar echipa din Craiova e favorită la calificare la domiciliu în fața turcilor de la Bașakșehir, pe care a învins-o în tur, scor 2-1. Tudor Furdui analizează șansele celor 3 echipe românești. Calificarea FCSB-ului în faza principală a Europa League se hotărăște diseară pe Arena Națională, care va fi luată cu asalt de fanii campioanei. În tur, bucureștenii au reușit la Aberdeen doar un rezultat de egalitate, după ce au condus cu 2 la 0. Un meci care a semănat cu derby-ul cu Rapid, de acum 3 săptămâni. Început bun, după care delăsare totală. De altfel, în campionat, FCSB nu mai sperie pe nimeni. A pierdut pentru a treia oară consecutiv acasă, ceea ce nu s-a mai întâmplat de 10 ani, cu un categoric 0 la 2 în fața nou-promovatei FC Argeș, și a ajuns la patru înfrângeri în șapte etape, ocupând abia locul 13 în clasament. În Europa, campioana României a alternat meciurile bune, de exemplu cele împotriva campioanei din Kosovo, cu cele slabe, de exemplu înfrângerea din Andorra sau dubla cu campioana Macedoniei de Nord. Cu toate acestea, patronul Gigi Becali este sigur că FCSB va trece de Aberdeen și va ajunge în grupa principală de Europa League, la fel ca în sezonul trecut. E scor de calificare și nu e neapărat scorul, e diferența de valoare. Adică noi avem jucători mai valoroși, ei au niște jucători mai muncitori. Nu știu, probabil au metode de antrenament, probabil au alimentație, farmacie,  cine știe? Fotbalul nu mai e numai pe alergat. Adică alergatul rezolvă mult, dar trebuie și tehnic. O să ne calificăm. Diferența de goluri nu va fi, că nu e chiar mare diferența, pentru că noi zicem că marcăm.  Eu cred în calificare. Și atacantul Florin Tănase spune că, deși în competiția internă FCSB este într-o perioadă mai puțin bună, în cupele europene echipa se mobilizează altfel și poate obține calificarea. Dacă vom fi bine noi și vom juca cu aceeași determinare cum am jucat acolo la ei, eu cred că avem șanse mari să ne calificăm, plus că avem avantajul suporterilor, care este unul foarte mare. O misiune imposibilă are CFR în returul cu Hacken, după umilința 2 la 7 de pe terenul sintetic din Suedia, care a dus la demisia lui Dan Petrescu. Echipa nu și-a revenit nici în campionat, unde se află acum pe loc de baraj. În deplasarea de la Galați a pierdut lamentabil 1 la 4 în fața Oțelului, după ce apărarea a făcut gafe de cascadorii râsului la două dintre reușitele gălățenilor. După înfrângere, veteranul Mario Camora, cel mai vechi component al echipei, a recunoscut că este cea mai grea perioadă de când este la Cluj. E rușinos ce facem. Și dacă nu ne trezim, la finalul sezonului, ne vom lupta la retrogradare. E ce mai umilitoare perioadă de când sunt  la CFR. Acum clujenii au un nou antrenor. Italianul Andrea Mandorlini a revenit în Gruia, dar înfrângerea din tur, din Suedia, atârnă greu, iar diferența de cinci goluri pare imposibil de surmontat. În fine, Universitatea Craiova are prima șansă să se califice în grupa principală de Conference League, după victoria din Turcia 2 la 1, cu echipa de suflet a președintelui Erdogan, Bașakșehir. Craiova are o evoluție aproape perfectă și în campionat, unde este lider, cu șase victorii din șapte posibile. Calificarea nu este încă obținută. Echipa turcă poate crea surpriza. O spune chiar antrenorul Mirel Rădoi, care le cere suporterilor să fie trup și suflet alături de echipă, chiar și în momentele mai puțin bune. Sper ca joi seara să ne calificăm. Cred că toată lumea trebuie să fim în momentele astea și joi să fim uniți. O singură parte din acest tot unitar, dacă nu este lângă noi, vom suferi. Iar dacă vom începe să suferim cu o echipă foarte bună, așa cum cum este Bașakșehir, vom vom avea mari probleme. Sper ca suporterii să fie alături de echipă și să aibă mai multă răbdare. Și fundașul oltenilor, Vasile Mogoș, vrea un stadion arhiplin diseară. Trebuie nu doar 11 jucători, nu 29 de jucători, trebuie să fie 30.000 de oameni, pentru că nu cred că-i destul doar echipa. Cred că trebuie să fie tot orașul. Și Alexandru Crețu, autorul unui gol în ultima partidă de campionat cu Petrolul, își chema toți fanii la stadion. Cu toții știm că e un meci foarte important. Am scos un rezultat foarte bun în Turcia. Ne așteptăm ca stadionul să vină să fie full și ei să ne susțină necondiționat. Și noi vom lupta pentru ei. Nu trebuie să schimbăm absolut nimic din ce am făcut la ei și cred eu că la final vom ieși calificați.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into heaven was something which God did. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

We learn a valuable lesson from the parables of Jesus. Listen learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is one of the most underexamined yet telling indicators of how deeply entrenched he was in elite policy-making circles. Epstein donated at least $350,000 to the CFR and was listed as a member of its donor roster for years, despite his 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor. His name appeared alongside respected diplomats, corporate executives, and scholars—legitimizing him in the eyes of the foreign policy establishment. Even after his initial conviction, the CFR accepted donations from Epstein-linked foundations and did not publicly distance itself from him until much later, raising questions about whether his presence was overlooked, tolerated, or quietly protected.The CFR has since tried to downplay its connection to Epstein, claiming he was not a formal member, but that distinction does little to shield the institution from criticism. Accepting donations from a convicted sex offender, especially one operating under the guise of philanthropy and elite networking, speaks volumes about the moral compromises often made behind closed doors. Epstein leveraged associations like this to burnish his image and embed himself within global power structures, using institutions like CFR as part of the camouflage that made his crimes harder to scrutinize. The fact that no CFR official raised alarm or demanded accountability at the time remains a stark reflection of how financial influence can insulate even the most depraved figures from scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/council-on-foreign-relations-another-beneficiary-of-epstein-largesse-grapples-with-how-to-handle-his-donations/2019/09/10/1d5630e2-d324-11e9-86ac-0f250cc91758_story.html

Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia and if the current ceasefire will hold up.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Joshua Kurlantzick, Beijing's Global Media Offensive    Joshua Kurlantzick, “Thailand and Cambodia's Ceasefire: Will It Stop War When Elites Want Conflict?,” CFR.org    For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/cambodian-thai-border-clash-josh-kurlantzick

Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is one of the most underexamined yet telling indicators of how deeply entrenched he was in elite policy-making circles. Epstein donated at least $350,000 to the CFR and was listed as a member of its donor roster for years, despite his 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor. His name appeared alongside respected diplomats, corporate executives, and scholars—legitimizing him in the eyes of the foreign policy establishment. Even after his initial conviction, the CFR accepted donations from Epstein-linked foundations and did not publicly distance itself from him until much later, raising questions about whether his presence was overlooked, tolerated, or quietly protected.The CFR has since tried to downplay its connection to Epstein, claiming he was not a formal member, but that distinction does little to shield the institution from criticism. Accepting donations from a convicted sex offender, especially one operating under the guise of philanthropy and elite networking, speaks volumes about the moral compromises often made behind closed doors. Epstein leveraged associations like this to burnish his image and embed himself within global power structures, using institutions like CFR as part of the camouflage that made his crimes harder to scrutinize. The fact that no CFR official raised alarm or demanded accountability at the time remains a stark reflection of how financial influence can insulate even the most depraved figures from scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/council-on-foreign-relations-another-beneficiary-of-epstein-largesse-grapples-with-how-to-handle-his-donations/2019/09/10/1d5630e2-d324-11e9-86ac-0f250cc91758_story.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

This week, Kelly talks with Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Ebenezer Obadare about Nigeria's growing security and economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Ebenezer discusses how the country is facing escalating violence from Boko Haram, growing political instability, and widespread economic hardship. Obadare also highlights Nigeria's tremendous diplomatic potential and why it could become the U.S.'s most important ally in Africa. Ebenezer Obadare is the Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Before joining CFR, he was professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He is also a senior fellow at the New York University School of Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs, and a fellow at the University of South Africa's Institute of Theology. Author of numerous works on civil society and the state, and religion and politics in Africa, his most recent book, published by the University of Notre Dame Press, is titled Pastoral Power, Clerical State: Pentecostalism, Gender, and Sexuality in Nigeria. His next book, The Nigerian Century, will be published by Oxford University Press. Link to Pastoral Power, Clerical State: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203146/pastoral-power-clerical-state/  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on July 21, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

William Henagan, a research fellow at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the current state of U.S. foreign aid programs after President Donald Trump's reforms.   Mentioned on the Episode:   William Henagan, “Reauthorizing DFC: A Primer for Policymakers,” CFR.org   William Henagan, “Sovereign Funds and American Investment Strategy: How to Responsibly Create a U.S. Strategic Investment Fund,” CFR.org   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/future-us-foreign-aid-william-henagan

Jesus calls us to live in the light. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss ongoing efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza and the war's ripple effects across the Middle East.   Mentioned on the Episode:   Elliott Abrams, If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the Twenty-First Century   Elliott Abrams, "Meanwhile, Hamas Is Killing Civilians Who Seek Food," CFR.org   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/elusive-ceasefire-gaza-elliott-abrams