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Europe was free-riding on USNick Robinson speaks to Friedrich Merz, the new German Chancellor, about the future of Europe's defence amid the growing threat posed by Russia. Merz, the leader of the centre-right Christian Democrat party, was elected as Chancellor earlier this year at the second attempt, following chaotic scenes in the German Bundestag that saw him lose the first parliamentary vote. He's been in the UK to sign the first-ever friendship treaty between the two countries - it's a wide-ranging agreement covering everything from migration to energy, and business to defence. Unlike his predecessors who, in the shadow of World War Two, were keen to reassure the world that German military strength was not a priority, Chancellor Merz has decided to invest heavily in defence.He says that a strong army is now essential, thanks to the grave threat Russia poses to European peace and stability - and that Germany must be able to protect itself, and not rely on America.Chancellor Merz also talks about his good relations with US President Donald Trump and the rise of the far right AFD (Alternative für Deutschland) party in his country, which is now the official opposition.Thank you to the Today programme team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Nick Robinson Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Ben Cooper and Kirsty McKenzie Sound: Dave O'Neill Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Friedrich Merz. Credit: Reuters)
Send us a text◆ UK rule change cheers covered bonds... ◆ ... as it shelves Taxonomy plans amid wider transition shift ◆ Digital markets: what makes a swap smart The UK is going for growth and is making a regulatory revamp part of that programme. Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves said this week in her Mansion House speech that "in too many areas, regulation still acts as a boot on the neck of businesses" and that she was part of a government that has "swept away" regulations.Whether it has or not can be debated but there were two key regulatory developments in the UK for the capital markets this week. The first was a decision to set-up an equivalence regime for covered bonds. We explain why that is such a boost for the asset class.Secondly, the UK said it would not produce a green taxonomy. We examine why that might be and what the benefits and costs are. This is particularly pertinent as the transition to a low carbon economy evolves. We also discuss how that pursuit is changing and how it affects the capital markets.Finally, with news of an agency issuer and a bank entering into a digital smart swap contract, we discuss what they are, what problems they solve, as well as some that they don't.
Interview with Dr. Hank Sheinkopf, Prominent Democratic pollster and consultant, who was recently featured in a Wall Street Journal article titled, Can Anyone Stop Zohran Mamdani? Dr. Sheinkopf has worked on an estimated 700 political domestic and international political campaigns. June 24, 2025 will go down in history as the day that New York City, the Big Apple, experienced a political earthquake never seen before. A 33 year old Zohran Mamdani, with ZERO government experience, shook the City and beyond to its core, by winning the Democratic primary for New York City. A young man, whose ideology is the furthest to the left that we have ever witnessed. Not only is he a virulent antisemite in a City that has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, but his platform goes against EVERYTHING New York is about; From promising rent control to opening government run grocery stores, to promising free buses, free childcare, strengthening New York City's status as a “sanctuary city,” and defunding the police. All of these issues and more, will be paid for, according to Mamdani, by raising taxes on billionaires, whom he said, shouldn't exist. He was the founder of the antisemitic group, Students for Justice in Palestine, while attending Bowdoin College, he has refused to denounce “globalize the intifada,” which is a call for violence against the Jews worldwide, supports the BDS movement to delegitimize the State of Israel, and even vowed, though he has no standing, to have Israel's PM arrested when he comes to New York. And lest anyone think that he is the typical leftist who is rebellious against his parents, his father is a professor at Columbia University, who believes that “suicide bombers” are a legitimate weapon of war, and that they are soldiers, not terrorists. Mamdani has also said he would appoint former disgraced, antisemitic Congressman, Jamaal Bowman as his Chancellor of Education. As of this Broadcast, there are 3 candidates challenging Mamdani to be the Mayor. Andrew Cuomo, the former disgraced Governor who was forced to resign over sexual harassment allegations, current Mayor Eric Adams who is running as an Independent, and Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa. The problem is, if 2 of them don't withdraw their candidacies, Mamdani is all but guaranteed victory this November. In the interview, Dr. Sheinkopf said, "Mamdani is not a Democrat, he is a Socialist who, with his millions, is "trying to hijack a bankrupt Democratic Party that now stands for nothing." According to Sheinkopf, the reason Mamdani was able to win the nomination during the primaries was thanks to a small group of people, who are generally young, who don't like those in power...but believe they are entitled to take over the world. "They are the most pampered generation in history!" "So in Mamdani, they found a candidate who never had a tough job, never worked very hard, born with 2 silver spoons in his mouth, whose parents' house was subsidized by the taxpayers because Columbia U. pays no taxes, and his father is a Professor there. Dr. Sheinkopf went on to say that "Jewish New York is finished...it's only a question of when the lights get turned out." When asked about the influence of Jewish elected officials who are supporting Mamdani, Sheinkopf said, "(Congressman) Nadler should be tossed out immediately....Should have been gone a long time ago!" Sheinkopf lamented the "stupidity" of some Jewish Democrats who think they will be accepted by a Mamdani Administration, because they don't understand that this isn't about Israel, it's about defeating the West, whose values are steeped in everything Judaism stands for. Alan Skorski Reports 17JULY2025 - PODCAST
How can you find a mentor? For this Women of Color Rise episode, I speak with Veronica Conforme, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Greenhouse E3, a national nonprofit developing diverse pipelines of future education leaders. Veronica describes herself as a rebel—she turned down her father's advice to become an accountant and instead set out to change the world. Her career includes serving as COO of the NYC Department of Education, leading UP Education Network in Massachusetts, and serving as Chancellor of the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan. Veronica credits mentorship as a key to her success—but not as luck. It came through clarity, purpose, and values-aligned work. “You have to be really clear about what you're trying to achieve,” she says. “I grew up in the South Bronx, saw inequity firsthand, and knew I wanted to disrupt systems and change outcomes for communities like mine.” Because she led with purpose, mentors found her through the work. “I wasn't from the education sector, but when I helped principals rethink how to use their budgets to serve their communities, people noticed. They'd say, ‘Come work with us.' That's where mentorship happened—in the work, through shared values.” Veronica offers this advice for finding a mentor: Get clear on your mission. What change do you want to make in the world? Be open. Stay open to help, new relationships, and new perspectives—even if they come from unexpected places. Do the work. Lead with your values, show what you're about, and opportunities will follow. Make it mutual. Mentorship should be a two-way street. “You're not only pouring into me,” she says. “I'm bringing something to the table too.” Thank you, Veronica, for your leadership and your wisdom. Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/episode-106-how-to-find-a-mentor-with-veronica-conforme-co-founder-and-co-ceo-of-greenhouse-e3
Donald Trump wants to know why everyone won't just forget about the Epstein files already. As he keeps pointing out, the disgraced financier has been dead for years. But Trump himself stirred up fresh interest in a trove of documents that many hoped would reveal explosive new details. Now it looks like they won't be released after all - and the MAGA world isn't happy. Ed Balls and George Osborne ask: could this be the thing that finally turns Trump's base against him? And Andrew Bailey has sounded the alarm on banks issuing their own stablecoins. Is the UK risking being left behind on innovation in the financial services world? George doesn't want the UK to risk falling behind, but Ed thinks George as Chancellor would have sounded a very different note on crypto.And The UK and France have just signed the Northwood declaration, a new nuclear pact. So what does it signal about the state of French-British relations?To get episodes early and ad-free, join Political Currency Gold or the Kitchen Cabinet:
In this week's AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast, Laith Khalaf and Tom Selby dive into what's been moving in markets, from the FTSE hitting 9,000 [01:17] to Bitcoin hitting a record high [04:10]. We'll also be talking through the latest inflation figures to come out of the UK and US and what that might mean for interest rates [11:25]. The Chancellor has delivered her annual Mansion House speech to the city, and there were a lot of big changes announced. Laith and Tom discuss ISAs [14:52], boosting retail investing and changes to the banking and mortgage market [29:42]. Finally we have an interview with Lynda Shillaw, CEO of the property development company, the Harworth Group, about trends in the sector and Harworth's promotion to the FTSE 250 [34:20].
Political commentator Mike indian discusses the removal of the whip of the four MPs who led the welfare rebellion. Despite Labour's massive majority, it is proving hard to maintain party discipline. Rachel Reeves has emerged as Starmer's co-Prime Minister with market reaction to her tears in the Commons strengthening her position, as there seems no possible alternative Chancellor. The Afghan data breach, and the superinjunction covering it up, is a spectacular blunder by the British state. It heightens the impression of incompetence at the top and the belief that civil servants are never held to account. Lastly, Mike turns to the lowering of the voting age to 16, wondering if Reform might not be the party that benefits most from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WarRoom Battleground EP 809: French Bishop Names As Diocesan Chancellor A Priest Jailed For 4 Years For Raping 16 Year Old Boy
Felix Matos Rodriguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York, was hauled before Congress and grilled about alleged incidents of antisemitism at CUNY since October 2023. We hear from Jennifer Gabourey, the first vice president of the CUNY faculty union, to get their response to the House Education and the Workforce Committee's show trial and the broader attack on American universities being carried out by the Trump administration.
In our first segment, we speak with Liaga Guallpa, co-executive director of the Workers Justice Project, which celebrated some big legislative wins yesterday on the steps of City Hall for New York City's tens of thousands of bicycle deliveristas. In our second segment, Felix Matos Rodriguez, Chancellor of the City University of New York, was hauled before Congress today and grilled about alleged incidents of anti-semitism at CUNY since October 2023. We hear from Jennifer Gabourey, the first vice president of the CUNY faculty union, to get their response to today's show trial and the broader attack on American universities being carried out by the Trump administration. And in the final part of the show, we catch up on the latest news from the mayor's race.
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou proposed scrapping two national holidays, part of a drastic effort to repair public finances that’s set to unleash a parliamentary backlash in the fall.(2) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves pledged to shake up post-crisis rules that are meant to shield consumers’ money from the vagaries of investment banking as the UK government looks to the finance sector to help spur economic growth.(3) The UK tax authority cannot identify how much tax the nation’s billionaires pay on their wealth, hampering its ability to properly impose levies on the ultra-wealthy, according to lawmakers.(4) The UK’s previous government set up a secret immigration route for Afghans affected by a data breach three years ago and then kept it secret from the British public, Defence Secretary John Healey said.(5) Kevin Hassett, one of President Donald Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with the process.(6) As Donald Trump’s tariff policies roiled markets almost everywhere, on Wall Street they were helping the biggest banks set records. JPMorgan’s stock traders scored their best second quarter ever, while Citigroup Inc.’s, trading division saw its best result for that period in five years. Analyst predictions were easily surpassed by the banks’ respective hauls, and even investment banking businesses did better than expected despite fears the same volatility might stymie deals.Podcast Conversation: Hot Jewelry Companies Find Major Success With Art Deco DesignsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, President Series #382 powered By Ellucian,YOUR guest is Dr. Bennie L. Harris, Chancellor, University of South Carolina UpstateYOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did USC Upstate navigate enrollment challenges during COVID?What makes the university's $623 million economic impact so significant?How is the university serving a diverse student population?Topics include:Leading through COVID while cutting $10 million without layoffsAchieving 9-14% increases in new student enrollmentServing a diverse student body with 55% on Pell GrantsListen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com
It's More Rosebud, and our guest today is a political heavyweight. He was a member of parliament and cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, was the UK's last governor in Hong Kong, and then Chancellor of Oxford University. It's Chris Patten, Lord Patten of Barnes. In this episode, Chris tells Gyles about his childhood, growing up in the west of London in a happy and loving Irish family with a jazz-musician father. He tells Gyles about working for Ted Heath and Margaret Thatcher, about Hong Kong and about his pride at having been involved in the Irish peace process. He talks about Trump and his fears for the future.At the start of this episode, we also have a surprise: Rosebud's shortest ever interview! Plus a listener email and more chat from Gyles and Harriet.Enjoy this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Clock ticking for Trump bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; House hearing on campus antisemitism targets UC Berkeley, Dem Ilhan Omar compares hearing to McCarthy witch-hunts; UN reports child nutrition in Gaza doubled under Israeli restrictions; UN says civilians in Ukraine coming under fire in record numbers as Russian strikes surge; Tariff-driven inflation begins to show in rising costs for furniture, clothing, large appliances The post Deadline looms for bill clawing back funds for foreign aid and public media; UC Berkeley chancellor defends free speech at House antisemitism hearing – July 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
With the Chancellor set to make a keynote speech to the City at Mansion House - are her fiscal rules as iron clad as we thought? Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy explore what options are on the table for Rachel Reeves to fill the large black hole in the public finances. Across the pond, Donald Trump says he “likes” Keir Starmer, even though “he's a liberal” - as he puts pressure on Vladimir Putin to sign a ceasefire agreement. Plus, the government pushes a new scheme to promote the purchase of electric cars, but it will make a difference?
On Episode 634 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Naushad Forbes, Chancellor of Nayanta University and Co-Chairperson of Forbes Marshall. We also feature an excerpt from our extended discussion with Algorand's Technical Lead for India, Nikhil Varma and Anil Kakani, VP and India Head at the Algorand Foundation in our ongoing “Build On Blockchain” Series.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Markets snap four day losing streak(03:06) State owned telecom company defaults on loans with total debt over Rs 34,000 crore(07:31) A Chinese invasion no one saw happen.(08:57) Getting overseas student visas is tough but more options are opening up in India(28:29) Build on Blockchainhttps://www.investing-referral.com/aff303Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Tomorrow Rachel Reeves will deliver her big speech in the City. The annual Mansion House address is a chance for the Chancellor to set out her vision for the British economy. But amid a gloomy set of economic indicators (including two consecutive monthly GDP contractions) it is difficult to see what good news she can offer.Westminster would be alive with speculation about what she might announce – initially, there was talk of reforms to cash ISAs; now, attention has turned to the prospect of Reeves promising a ‘new Big Bang' by slashing regulation on financial services – however everyone is busy trying to work out who are the ‘working people' the Labour government has pledged not to raise taxes for?Are they – as Heida Alexander argued over the weekend – ‘people on modest incomes'? Or, as Darren Jones suggested today, ‘anyone that gets a payslip, basically'? That is quite a difference in definition – so who exactly is a ‘working person'?James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Michael Simmons.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk
The Chancellor is back out on the road to start the government's re-launch week, ahead of the parliamentary recess. In today's episode, Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy explain how comments on a proposed wealth tax by Rachel Reeves' cabinet colleagues may have already put her in a tricky situation. Elsewhere, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Windsor Castle will host U.S. President – Donald Trump – for a second unprecedented state visit in September.
Why is the UK lagging behind other countries when it comes to our debt and budget deficit? Did austerity help or hurt — and was there a better way? And with major events like Brexit and Covid, was our economic slump unavoidable? Steph and Robert chat with the outgoing boss of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson, for a deep dive into the UK's public finances. And to find out what he thinks a fair and effective tax system looks like. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Assistant Producers: India Dunkley and Alice Horrell Producer: Ross Buchanan Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr Jeff Pittman, Chancellor of St Louis Community College, says a new Missouri law will make sure that 60-credit hour blocks will transfer into 4-year degree programs in several high-demand areas. He joins Megan Lynch with details.
We'll discuss proposals to reform the bailiff industry, hearing from a man whose small parking fine ballooned into a debt of more than £400 once bailiffs got involved. Paul Lewis interviews the minister responsible for the planned changes: will they be fair on both creditors and debtors and will they bring rogue bailiffs into line?Also, the Chancellor's changes to the Winter Fuel Payment have been broadly welcomed by Britain's pensioners, but how easy will it be for them to manage the payment when it comes to filling in their tax returns? With the help of a personal tax expert, we try to answer your questions.And what are Premium Bonds and what are your chances of winning a prize? We've got the definitive guide with Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Eimear Devlin Researcher: Jo Krasner Editors: Jess Quayle and Rob Cave(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 14th June 2025)
Another week in Labour's u-turn government and the rumblings of a wealth tax are on the horizon, just as your co-pilots predicted!Allison thinks the PM's speech on Monday was a ‘soft focus' reflection of the 7th July London bombing, and once again avoiding the concerns of Islamists and mass immigration.Meanwhile Liam focuses on the sticky issue of a potentially imminent ‘Wealth Tax' as Chancellor Rachel Reeves struggles to balance the books with Starmer's constant spending u-turns.Stowing away this week is Matt Goodwin, pollster, political commentator and author joins Allison and Liam to discuss the 20th Anniversary of the London Tube attack and how Labour's experiment of immigration and integration has failed.Matt's substack: https://www.mattgoodwin.org/ |Read Allison ‘Britain's craven appeasement of Islam is an insult to the victims of 7/7‘ : https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/08/britain-appeasement-islam-an-insult-to-the-victims-of-77/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read Liam ‘A wealth tax will only make the Chancellor's problems worse': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/07/06/wealth-tax-will-only-make-chancellors-problems-worse/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, he hunted Protestants for heresy and had them burnt at the stake in the final years of Catholic England, but after the English Reformation, he was executed himself when he refused to support Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the English Church. He also achieved literary immortality for his book Utopia, which describes an ideal, imaginary island society with communal property, religious tolerance, and social harmony, critiquing the political and social issues of 16th-century Europe. Was he a saintly scholar and an inspiration for statesmen and intellectuals even today? The Catholic Church would say ‘yes’, as they canonized him and made him the patron saint of statesmen. Or was he the cruel zealot who only wanted to burn Protestants alive and hold back England’s progress? Today’s guest is Joanne Paul, author of Thomas More: A Life. We look at a man who, more than four hundred years after his execution, remains one of the most brilliant minds of the Renaissance. He also shows us the limits of passive resistance and how somebody can achieve posthumous fame but also fail to affect the events of his day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the government announces a new test of the emergency alert system, Newscast is invited to COBR.Adam and Chris become the first people ever to broadcast from COBR as they interview Pat McFadden the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster. They discuss a new test of the emergency alert system, what it's really like during meetings of national security and how the government is preparing for future crises. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren. . The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Health minister Stephen Kinnock tells LBC the Chancellor is to look at tax 'very carefully'Starmer battles to save ‘one in, one out' migrant pact during Macron state visitAll of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.
The government has studiously avoided ruling out a wealth tax this week. Minister after minister has refused to knock down the suggestion, despite the Chancellor having dismissed the idea as recently as April. So what's changed? Could a levy on wealthy individuals be on the cards for October's budget? Would it even raise any money - or is Rachel Reeves in danger of scaring wealth creators out of Britain? We speak to the incoming director of the IFS, Helen Miller. And later, why the failure to produce an 'Epstein client list' is sending MAGA crazy - and why bad bosses who try and gag their employees are due a reckoning.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/
Peace is the goal of the Republic, but unity isn't so simple. With so many planets, cultures, and ambitions, not everyone is buying what the Chancellor is selling. This episode dives into the political tensions rising across the galaxy. There are voices of reason, but also resentment—voices that grow louder in the spaces where the Republic's reach feels more like control. Who gets to decide what “peace” looks like? And how long can even the most hopeful galaxy avoid fracture? The cracks are forming, and the consequences are closer than anyone thinks.We hope you enjoy today's show. If you liked the show, please give it a five-star rating on whatever platform you use to consume your content. It really does help. If possible, share it with your friends and family. It would be greatly appreciated. And don't forget to favorite the show. That way, you will be notified every time we release a new episode. As always, thank you for spending your time listening to this podcast. For people with any questions about the show. Please do not hesitate to email us @swaa.audio@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you. Follow us on our Social Media for more great content.For Merch, Extra Content, and uninterrupted episodes, visit https://www.swaapodcast.com/The story, art, and characters therein are the property of whoever holds the copyright to this material. We do not claim ownership of the source material. This podcast was produced for noncommercial use, to be enjoyed by ourselves, fellow fans, and the original creators as a tribute to Star Wars. Please support the official release.StarWars, StarWarsPodcast, HighRepublic, JediTalk, GalacticJourney, Cataclysm, StarWarsUniverse, TheForceIsStrong, SWAAcast, StarWarsAudiobooks, StarWarsFan, StarWarsCommunity, StarWarsLore, GalaxyFarFarAway, StarWarsStories, StarWarsLegends, JediLife, StarWarsLove, StarWarsSaga, StarWarsGeek, ExploreStarWars,
Last week it was the failed welfare bill causing an embarrassing rebellion for the government. And now this week, Labour have set themselves up for more anarchy on the back benches with their plans to scrap support for children with special educational needs.Rachel Reeves has to find £5 billion to fill her black hole, and Tim Stanley and Cleo Watson discuss the Chancellor's conundrum, whether they could end up raising money through a wealth tax, and how Starmer's government has to get better at party management.And on the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we speak to Gordon Rayner about his Telegraph exclusive investigation into Samantha Lewthwaite aka the “White Widow”, who married one of the bombers before vanishing and joining forces with the terror group Al-Shabaab, becoming one of Britain's most wanted terror suspects.Producer: Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: James SimmonsVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was wäre wenn …? Hätte ich doch nur … Müsste ich nicht eigentlich…? Das kennt wahrscheinlich jeder von uns: Gedanken, die immer wieder um dieselben Themen kreisen. Man kommt nicht runter vom Gedankenkarussell. Wiederkehrende, belastende Gedanken sind ein zentrales Merkmal vieler psychischer Belastungen. In dieser Folge fragen sich Atze und Leon, warum wir dazu neigen, in solchen Denkschleifen zu verharren und werfen einen Blick auf aktuelle Forschungsansätze und evidenzbasierte Strategien zum Grübeln. Was ist normal und was ist schon nicht mehr gesund? Und was können wir konkret im Alltag tun, um das Gedankenkarussell zu stoppen? Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ VVK Münster 2025: https://betreutes-fuehlen.ticket.io/ Quellen: Review zu RNT & Transdiagnostik: Moulds, M. L., & McEvoy, P. M. (2025). Repetitive negative thinking as a transdiagnostic cognitive process. Nature Reviews Psychology, 1-15. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44159-024-00399-6 Übersichtsartikel über die Forschung von Susan Nolen-Hoeksema: Lyubomirsky, S., Layous, K., Chancellor, J., & Nelson, S. K. (2015). Thinking about rumination: The scholarly contributions and intellectual legacy of Susan Nolen-Hoeksema. Annual review of clinical psychology, 11(1), 1-22. https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-032814-112733 Teismann, T., & Ehring, T. (2019). Pathologisches Grübeln (Vol. 74). Hogrefe Verlag GmbH & Company KG. Watkins, E. D., Moulds, M., & Mackintosh, B. (2005). Comparisons between rumination and worry in a non-clinical population. Behaviour research and therapy, 43(12), 1577-1585. Praktische Tipps: Wignall, N. (2020). 10 Simple Ways to Stop Overthinking Everything. https://nickwignall.com/overthinking/ Becker, E. S., & Margraf, J. (2008). Vor lauter Sorgen.... Hilfe für Betroffenen von Generalisierter Angststörung (GAS) und deren Angehörige. Weinheim: Beltz. Wahl, K., Ehring, T., Kley, H., Lieb, R., Meyer, A., Kordon, A., ... & Schönfeld, S. (2019). Is repetitive negative thinking a transdiagnostic process? A comparison of key processes of RNT in depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and community controls. Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry, 64, 45-53. Querstret, D., & Cropley, M. (2013). Assessing treatments used to reduce rumination and/or worry: A systematic review. Clinical psychology review, 33(8), 996-1009. Wang, S., Lu, M., Dong, X., & Xu, Y. (2025). Does physical activity-based intervention decrease repetitive negative thinking? A systematic review. PLoS One, 20(4), e0319806. Repetitive Negative Thinking transdiag. zu betrachten, ist als Idee nichtneu: 2 Reviews kommen auch schon zu diesem Schluss: Ehring, T., & Watkins, E. R. (2008). Repetitive negative thinking as a transdiagnostic process. International journal of cognitive therapy, 1(3), 192-205. Harvey, A. G., Watkins, E., Mansell, W., & Shafran, R. (2004). Cognitive behavioural processes across psychological disorders. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press Die Geschichte der Reagans: https://www.spiegel.de/geschichte/attentat-auf-ronald-reagan-a-947145.html https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-joan-quigley-20141024-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/25/us/joan-quigley-astrologer-to-a-first-lady-is-dead-at-87.html Redaktion: Andy Hartard Produktion: Murmel Productions
On today's Palestine Post, we speak with Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Professor of History and Chancellor's Chair at the University of California Berkeley. He was previously Professor of History and the first holder of the Arab-American Educational Foundation Chair of Arab Studies at Rice University in Houston. He is the author of many books including Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab World which was published in 2019 by the University of California Press. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Palestine Post w/ UCB's Dr. Ussama Makdisi appeared first on KPFA.
Could Westminster be on for a quieter week?Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy ponder that as the Prime Minister takes stock after the welfare rebellion - with some in the party telling Sam they're just focussing on getting to recess before a September reset.But the issue they can't shake off - will there be tax rises? With the Chancellor's black hole adding up to far more than £5.5bn - is there any other choice, In fact, could that black hole be more like £20bn?And which taxes would they be?
Computer scientist Stevie Chancellor joins Rosie to explore the powerful and complicated relationship between AI and mental health. From algorithm-driven therapy to social media's emotional impact, they discuss how machine learning could improve mental wellness — and what we should watch out for as technology evolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Freedom vs. Independence | Chancellor Sonny Perdue | Patriotic Sunday July 6, 2025 at Harvest Point Church in Locust Grove, GA
Since Jesus is the One who builds His church, what role do Christians play in this work? Today, several theologians answer questions about the church, discerning God's will, and bearing witness to Christ. Request The Power of the Gospel, R.C. Sproul's yearlong devotional through the book of Romans, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4162/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of The Power of the Gospel for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Speakers: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California. Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
As the current series of The Tax Factor draws to a close, Nimesh Shah and Heather Self serve up a final episode looking back over the last 12 months. From the arrival of a new Labour government to the twists and turns of the Chancellor’s fiscal manoeuvrings, it’s been a year of tax drama, policy pivots, and HMRC under the microscope. There’s a sense of déjà vu as we head into the summer break - more questions than answers, and a tax landscape still in flux. Plus, in honour of Wimbledon week, we can’t resist a final rally with the VAT query of the season: the M&S strawberries and cream sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apart from the Holy Spirit, the church's mission is impossible. Yet by His divine empowerment, no opposition can stop the gospel from going to all nations. Today, Sinclair Ferguson calls us to confident reliance on the Spirit. Request Things Unseen, the devotional book by Sinclair Ferguson, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4161/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the ebook edition of Things Unseen for your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
UK:BACKBENCHERS NIX PM STARMER & CHANCELLOR REEVES. SIMON CONSTABLE, OCCITANIE 1901 COMMONS
Nish's inappropriate occurrences report at Glastonbury is in: there were people kissing, some people had their butts out and nobody seemed to be slapping on the SPF - all very inappropriate. But this isn't what the right-wing press or the government has taken issue with… You've heard it already - the controversy around Kneecap and Bob Vylan's sets engulfed the political discourse over the festival weekend. But is the controversy the real story here? Nish and Coco shine a light on some of what was REALLY said at Glastonbury and question why those messages didn't receive as much airtime. Later, as the government recovers from the brink of political crisis and the Chancellor's position is drawn into question, Nish and Coco are joined by journalist and author Frances Ryan to discuss the u-turns on u-turns that led to the government's welfare bill passing. But the battle isn't over yet. Finally, Men's health in the UK is in a sorry place. Nish is joined by Movember's Dr Zac Seidler to discuss the government's upcoming Men's Health Strategy and why young men are being sucked into the manosphere. SEE US LIVE! https://crossedwires.live/podcast/pod-save-the-uk Useful Links: Contribute your thoughts to the Men's Health Strategy https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/mens-health-strategy Frances Ryan: Who Wants Normal? https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455467/who-wants-normal-by-ryan-frances/9780241629437 Write to your MP about the Welfare Benefit Cuts! https://www.writetothem.com/ Guests: Frances Ryan Dr Zac Seidler Audio credits: BBC Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The image of the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, crying in Parliament yesterday was picked up by various media. After PMQs, Ms Reeves' spokesperson said she had been dealing with a "personal matter" and Sir Keir insisted her tears had had "nothing to do with politics". Kylie Pentelow is joined by Times columnist Katy Balls and Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator for the i Paper to discuss why her tears caused such a stir. Was it concern over political weakness and worries about political instability? Ms Reeves' very senior role in government? Or because she's a woman and maybe people still don't understand that women cry for different reasons and in different circumstances to men?The government's long-awaited NHS 10-year health plan is launched today. To make the NHS in England fit for the future, the plan will focus on three big shifts: moving care from hospitals to communities, making better use of technology, and preventing sickness - not just treating it. How should the NHS prioritise women's health to achieve better results? Kylie is joined by Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Danielle Jefferies, Senior Analyst at The King's Fund, and Lara Lewington, a technology journalist and author of a new book, Hacking Humanity.Esther Freud's ninth novel, My Sister and Other Lovers, revisits characters from her very first book Hideous Kinky, which was made into a film starring Kate Winslet. In My Sisters and Other Lovers, the sisters come of age and try to come to terms with their past. Esther joins Kylie to talk about her writing and how despite having such famous men in her life – her father was the painter Lucien Freud and her great-grandfather was the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud - it's the women in her family who inspire her work.Amy Powney is the fashion designer best known for being the Creative Director at Mother of Pearl for 10 years until she left to set up her own label, Akyn, earlier this year. Amy's mission to create a sustainable clothing line was explored in the documentary Fashion Reimagined which saw her trace clothes from field to runway and cemented her as an authority on this within the wider industry. Amy joins Kylie in the Woman's Hour studio.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Rebecca Myatt
In this week's episode, hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove, former chief of Britain's MI6, sit down with Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt, who has served as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary. They discuss what Hunt calls Britain's "crisis of self confidence," what NATO must do to contain Russia and China, and how global instability - from Iran to Taiwan - is reshaping foreign policy. Hunt also reflects on Donald Trump's leadership style, reforming migration policies, and behind-the-scenes moments from Liz Truss's resignation. Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
'It was actually, sitting opposite, quite difficult to watch.'Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage gives his analysis of 'a genuinely miserable' 24 hours for the Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keir Starmer says the Chancellor is going nowhere, but have the very public tears of Rachel Reeves left the impression of a government in crisis as it approaches its first birthday?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There were extraordinary scenes in PMQs today. Rachel Reeves appeared distraught as the Prime Minister failed to guarantee her security when asked by leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch. It was brutal to watch, as the iron chancellor's lip quivered and a tear rolled down her cheek. In many ways, you can't blame her – with her headroom narrowing, she will be forced to find a further £5 billion worth of savings to allow for the government's botched welfare bill.No. 10 has since clarified that Rachel Reeves has not resigned and will not be sacked, stressing that it was ‘personal' matter that had upset her, ‘which - as you would expect - we are not going to get into. The chancellor will be working out of Downing Street this afternoon'. There is still no clarification on whether that refers to issues in her personal life or her job security. The question remains: is she on borrowed time?James Heale speaks to Michael Simmons and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.
The Prime Minister has given the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who was tearful in the Commons, his full backing. Also: the rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is found guilty of prostitution charges, but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking. And: the Princess of Wales calls her experience of cancer treatment a 'rollercoaster'.
This week marks one year since Keir Starmer came to power after a landslide election victory. But with questions over the Chancellor's future, historically low popularity and a series of U-turns, Labour has not had the honeymoon period some might have wished for. So how did we get here? John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to talk through the first year of Starmer's government and what might come next ---- Get tickets to the Politics Weekly live event here: crossedwires.live/podcast/guardian-politics-weekly ---- Get tickets to One year of Labour with Pippa Crerar here: theguardian.com/1yearoflabour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Pastors are called to shepherd the flock of God. Their character must reflect the humility of Christ, the Chief Shepherd, who laid down His life for His people. Today, Derek Thomas considers the responsibilities of church leaders. Request Derek Thomas' teaching series The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour on DVD, plus lifetime digital access to all 19 video messages and the study guide, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4159/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? You can request lifetime digital access to the teaching series and study guide with your gift of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Save when you register today for Ligonier's 2026 National Conference, Crucial Questions: https://www.ligonier.org/2026 Meet Today's Teacher: Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
There have been a number of navel-gazing interviews with the Prime Minister over the weekend. Across thousands and thousands of words, he seems to be saying – if you read between the lines – that he doesn't particularly enjoy being PM.In better news, Labour seems to have quelled the welfare rebellion. Liz Kendall is making a statement in the Commons this afternoon, in which she will outline the concessions that Labour has made on its controversial welfare bill. All in, the cost has spiralled by £3 billion per calendar year – which an already put-upon Chancellor will have to find. Whilst it remains the largest rebellion of this government, the number of rebels has shrunk to around 50. Also on the podcast, Wes Streeting is due to announce his – much-delayed – ten-year plan for the NHS. We are expecting a number of big shifts in Thursday's announcement, including: moving from analogue to digital, swapping treatment for prevention, and hospital for community. Does Wes have the perspiration for the ailing NHS?James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHSo Benji is out in the literal field. He's watching this plane that is about to take off. And here's what you need to know - the package is on that plane. He's doing this mission with Brandt who is back at HQ. Luther pipes in cuz I guess he can help now and he makes it to where Benji can access the plane remotely. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Ethan comes running through the field and tells Benji to open the door. Once Benji figures out which door he means, he finds these canisters holding nerve gas and pushes them out the back. THEME SONG TIME! Some time later, Ethan walks into a record store where he uses some coded language to get a vinyl which will show him his next mission. While the message is playing, it is revealed that the message is from The Syndicate which is a group Ethan has been tracking for a year. They tell him that if he continues to go after them, he will die. He looks out and sees a dude in glasses who kills the women who gave him the record as gas causes Ethan to go unconcious. Cut to a senate meeting with Brandt and CIA director Alan Hunley. They demand that the IMF be disbanded due to the events that happened in Russia. We see that Ethan is being held hostage. A women comes in, takes off her shoes, and just kinda stares at him for a while. Then some baddies come in, one of which is known as the Bone Doctor. Just as he's about to do his thing, he is freed by the women. She's Ilsa Faust, an undercover British MI6 agent. But she doesn't leave with him. She convinces them that she was trying to help them as he escaped. He calls Brandt for help but he says the IMF have been shut down. Ethan now knows he's on his own and that the CIA is going to be looking for him. 6 months later, we see Ethan in a room, He's got a very real beard. And he's just doing some pull ups. The CIA thinks they found him but Ethan is always one step ahead. Ethan is watching them with the finest Nokia cell phone. And CIA Director Hunley is not pleased. He brings Benji in for a polygraph test but Benji insists that he doens't owe Ethan anything and that they aren't friends. When Benji returns to his desk, he has two tickets to the Vienna opera. So he heads to Austria and he is immediately handed a envelope. Inside are some glasses that allow him and Ethan to communicate. Ethan catches him up to speed. He believe that Lane is going to be at the Opera. Who is Lane? He is the glasses dude that Ethan suspects is the Syndicate's leader. Benji and Ethan discover that the opera is being attended by the Austrian Chancellor which does throw a wrench in the plan. Benji is watching the cameras and sees the potential assassin. Ethan also notices a woman moving around the backstage. Ethan catches up with the assassin and they fight, but then Ethan notices a 3rd assassin moving into position. There's a lot of assassin's at the opera tonight. He takes the gun of the first assassin and shoots the Chancellor in the shoulder to save his life. Benji attacks the 3rd shooter in the lighting booth, and the women, who turns out to be Ilsa from the beginning shoots that baddie to save Benji. Ethan finds Ilsa and they escape in time to see the Chancellor's car explode. Hunt helps Ilsa escape the opera. Ilsa jumps out of Ethan's car to make it look like an escape and then is taken to Lane. It appears she's working with him when he questions her loyalty for letting Ethan escape twice. Ethan figures out that Ilsa is going to Moracco, so he goes to meet up with her and she tells him what she knows - that the baddie is Soloman Lane who used to be British Intellegence and went rogue and started the Syndicate. She claims that Lane kept a ledger of all his operatives which was stolen by one of his operatives and placed in a secure server here in Moracco. The secure server can only be accessed if your profile is already preloaded into the security system that is housed under water. So Ethan dives in and it doesn't exactly go according to plan. He does swap out the security profile but isn't able to escape before running out of oxygen. So Ilsa jumps in and saves him. But then proceeds to take the flash drive with the ledger on it to take to her British intelligence boss who says this isn't good enough. She needs to go back to Lane so that he can confirm that thats the real ledger. So she shows back up to Lane but the flash drive has been wiped clean. We catch up with Benji and Ethan who are found by Luther and Brandt. Turns out, Benji made a copy of the flash drive and it turns out it contains an encrypted British government virtual red box that requires the biometrics of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to unlock it. They all travel to London, but Lane's men abduct Benji during the team's meeting and use him to blackmail Ethan into decrypting and delivering the data to him. Despite Brandt's protests, Ethan accepts the mission. Hunley is informed by Brandt to come to London. He shows up to a meeting with Brandt and the Prime Minister. Atlee is also there and has the Prime Minister confirm that the Syndicate is real which is a suprise to Hunley. Atlee then shoots the prime minister with a dart and reveals that Atlee is actually Ethan in a mask. The real Atlee shows up and confirms that he started the Syndicate to recruit former intelligence agents and perform missions without oversight and zero accountability but Lane went rogue. Hunley is like oh my bad. I done goofed. Ethan and Brandt secure the Prime Minister's biometrics, allowing Luther to decrypt the file. When decrypting the file, it is revealed that the red box actually contains access to £2.4 billion to do with what The Syndicate saw fit. Ethan destroys the data after deducing that Lane plans to fund The Syndicate with the money. Arriving at the meeting place arranged by Lane, Ethan finds Benji strapped to a bomb and wearing a headset and contact lens camera to serve as Lane's proxy alongside Faust. Ethan tells Lane that he has memorized the data and offers himself in exchange for Benji's safety. Benji escapes after Lane remotely disarms the bomb and Ilsa and Ethan run through the city when the Bone Doctor and his boys show back up. Ilsa makes the Bone Doctor follow her and she kills him. And Ethan draws Lane out, who has now joined the chase, and lures him into a tunnel system where he ends up in a transparent bulletproof cell where he is gassed, like he did to Ethan at the beginning of the film and taken into custody. Hunley goes to speak to the Senate again and claims that their previous meeting served as a cover to help Ethan expose and shut down The Syndicate and he's now requesting the IMF be reinstated.