Podcast appearances and mentions of Christian Smith

John is joined by Catrin Griffiths and Christian Smith, the Editor-in-Chief and Litigation Editor of The Lawyer.  They discuss legal journalism in the UK.  John, Catrin and Christian agree that UK legal reporting is more analytical and critical of law firm strategies than U.S. legal journalism.  They attribute this to the UK's centralized legal market in London and a British journalistic culture that favors accountability and critical analysis.  They explain that The Lawyer, originally a print magazine, has evolved into a digital platform combining news, data, and insight, providing in-depth analysis of law firms' performance and strategy.  The publication operates like a financial news outlet dedicated to the legal sector, reflecting the industry's significant contribution to the UK economy.  It covers everything from major legal trends to firm strategies and even lighter, cultural stories within firms.  They also discuss the growing dominance of U.S. law firms in London, noting that American firms often outpace UK firms, perhaps due to longer working hours and more streamlined management.  Catrin explains that UK firms historically thrived with strong infrastructure and global networks, though they now face challenges adapting to market changes.  They also address cultural differences, such as the early retirement age at UK firms, contrasting with U.S. firms where partners often work well into their 70s.  Catrin and Christian also explain the importance of maintaining authenticity when law firms engage with journalists.  They advise against corporate jargon and encourage honest dialogue.  Finally, they discuss how stories about small quirky aspects of a firm's culture can often reflect broader trends and resonate with readers.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. QuinnProducer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Réécoutez FG Underground avec Christian Smith du samedi 12 septembre 2026

Eighty years after World War II, the far right is rising again in Europe. Is their recent success a sign of a geopolitical shift? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the AfD's regional victory in Germany, how fading historical guilt and tensions over cultural identity serve as unifying populist forces, and how similar movements in France and Britain call back to pre-WWI national posturing. Also: NATO obsolescence, Eastern Europe, and Russia. Episode recorded on September 10, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Making his Selador Sessions debut, is an absolute legend of the DJ a&production world, Mr Christian Smith! He just remixed Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (featured in this mix) alongside production partner D-SHIFT, thats been released today, and so his debut for us is perfectly timed! Enjoy! 1. D-SHIFT - Where You Need To Be - Tronic 2. Christian Smith & Jamie Stevens - Hivemind - Global Underground 3. Christian Smith & Mariano Melino - TBC - Tronic 4. Marcus Schmahl & Patrirck Kunkel - Return From Silence - Tronic 5. Kevin Di Serna - Ailoveu (Christian Smith Remix) - Balance 6. Ezequiel Arias & FJL - Color Divino - Anjunadeep 7. Artic White - The Motion Between - TBD 8. Christian Smith - Follow Me - Balance 9. Kamilo Sanclemente - Jupiter Code - Tronic 10. Marcus Schmahl & Patrick Kunkel - Le Retour - Tronic 11. Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (Christian Smith & D-SHIFT Remix) - Selador 12 - Jewel Kid - Talking To You - Size 13 - Dave Seaman - Nightfalls (Dilby Remix) - Selador This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Making his Selador Sessions debut, is an absolute legend of the DJ a&production world, Mr Christian Smith! He just remixed Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (featured in this mix) alongside production partner D-SHIFT, thats been released today, and so his debut for us is perfectly timed! Enjoy! 1. D-SHIFT - Where You Need To Be - Tronic 2. Christian Smith & Jamie Stevens - Hivemind - Global Underground 3. Christian Smith & Mariano Melino - TBC - Tronic 4. Marcus Schmahl & Patrirck Kunkel - Return From Silence - Tronic 5. Kevin Di Serna - Ailoveu (Christian Smith Remix) - Balance 6. Ezequiel Arias & FJL - Color Divino - Anjunadeep 7. Artic White - The Motion Between - TBD 8. Christian Smith - Follow Me - Balance 9. Kamilo Sanclemente - Jupiter Code - Tronic 10. Marcus Schmahl & Patrick Kunkel - Le Retour - Tronic 11. Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (Christian Smith & D-SHIFT Remix) - Selador 12 - Jewel Kid - Talking To You - Size 13 - Dave Seaman - Nightfalls (Dilby Remix) - Selador This podcast is hosted by Syndicast.

Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (incl. Christian Smith & D-SHIFT Remix) - Selador Support from John Digweed, Danny Howells, Nick Warren, Anthony Pappa, CamelPhat, Sander Kleinenberg, Jaytech, Marsh, Jamie Stevens, Maze28, Shall Ocin, Carina Lawrence, Luke Brancaccio, James Zabiela, Nick Muir, Adriatique, Sam Divine, Lexicon Avenue, Bog Anticipation, excitement and all manner of other exalted emotions are reaching fever pitch at Selador HQ, and throughout the community of wondrous souls we call Seladoria, as Dave's beyond long-awaited debut album hoves into view. This club-ready mix package of the title track will only serve to send such emotions stratospheric. As with several of the album's tracks, this beauty sees Dave's past and present collide ceremoniously, as his 2015 single ‘Strobelight Symphony' is referenced (a single which itself took inspiration from the brilliant Superstars of Rock, signed to Dave's 90s imprint Stress Recordings). However, Mirrorball Sleaze is both 100% new, and as now as humanly possible. It's a brand-new retro trick that only those with Dave's level of knowledge and experience could pull off. The album's achingly beautiful beatless version (aka the Freedrumapella) features, and will no doubt soundtrack many a pre- or post-club session, sounding as if it's just waltzed in from Dave's legendary Back to Mine set from back in the day. However, fear not dancefloor disciples as we have a brace of souped-up versions that invite you to jack your bodies like there's no tomorrow. Dave's own interpretation trips the light fantastic, both brooding and euphoric in equal measures; at home as both a party starter or a night closer. Take your pick. Meanwhile, the Tronic duo of mainman Christian Smith and label mate D-Shift team up for the peak time mix, melodic wonk of the highest order, with beats ‘n' riffs ricocheting round speaker stacks with reckless abandon. All bases covered. Whichever you choose, there'd better be a mirrorball! Team Selador – Sleazy Does It!

Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (incl. Christian Smith & D-SHIFT Remix) - Selador Support from John Digweed, Danny Howells, Nick Warren, Anthony Pappa, CamelPhat, Sander Kleinenberg, Jaytech, Marsh, Jamie Stevens, Maze28, Shall Ocin, Carina Lawrence, Luke Brancaccio, James Zabiela, Nick Muir, Adriatique, Sam Divine, Lexicon Avenue, Bog Anticipation, excitement and all manner of other exalted emotions are reaching fever pitch at Selador HQ, and throughout the community of wondrous souls we call Seladoria, as Dave's beyond long-awaited debut album hoves into view. This club-ready mix package of the title track will only serve to send such emotions stratospheric. As with several of the album's tracks, this beauty sees Dave's past and present collide ceremoniously, as his 2015 single ‘Strobelight Symphony' is referenced (a single which itself took inspiration from the brilliant Superstars of Rock, signed to Dave's 90s imprint Stress Recordings). However, Mirrorball Sleaze is both 100% new, and as now as humanly possible. It's a brand-new retro trick that only those with Dave's level of knowledge and experience could pull off. The album's achingly beautiful beatless version (aka the Freedrumapella) features, and will no doubt soundtrack many a pre- or post-club session, sounding as if it's just waltzed in from Dave's legendary Back to Mine set from back in the day. However, fear not dancefloor disciples as we have a brace of souped-up versions that invite you to jack your bodies like there's no tomorrow. Dave's own interpretation trips the light fantastic, both brooding and euphoric in equal measures; at home as both a party starter or a night closer. Take your pick. Meanwhile, the Tronic duo of mainman Christian Smith and label mate D-Shift team up for the peak time mix, melodic wonk of the highest order, with beats ‘n' riffs ricocheting round speaker stacks with reckless abandon. All bases covered. Whichever you choose, there'd better be a mirrorball! Team Selador – Sleazy Does It!

Dave Seaman - Mirrorball Sleaze (incl. Christian Smith & D-SHIFT Remix) - Selador Support from John Digweed, Danny Howells, Nick Warren, Anthony Pappa, CamelPhat, Sander Kleinenberg, Jaytech, Marsh, Jamie Stevens, Maze28, Shall Ocin, Carina Lawrence, Luke Brancaccio, James Zabiela, Nick Muir, Adriatique, Sam Divine, Lexicon Avenue, Bog Anticipation, excitement and all manner of other exalted emotions are reaching fever pitch at Selador HQ, and throughout the community of wondrous souls we call Seladoria, as Dave's beyond long-awaited debut album hoves into view. This club-ready mix package of the title track will only serve to send such emotions stratospheric. As with several of the album's tracks, this beauty sees Dave's past and present collide ceremoniously, as his 2015 single ‘Strobelight Symphony' is referenced (a single which itself took inspiration from the brilliant Superstars of Rock, signed to Dave's 90s imprint Stress Recordings). However, Mirrorball Sleaze is both 100% new, and as now as humanly possible. It's a brand-new retro trick that only those with Dave's level of knowledge and experience could pull off. The album's achingly beautiful beatless version (aka the Freedrumapella) features, and will no doubt soundtrack many a pre- or post-club session, sounding as if it's just waltzed in from Dave's legendary Back to Mine set from back in the day. However, fear not dancefloor disciples as we have a brace of souped-up versions that invite you to jack your bodies like there's no tomorrow. Dave's own interpretation trips the light fantastic, both brooding and euphoric in equal measures; at home as both a party starter or a night closer. Take your pick. Meanwhile, the Tronic duo of mainman Christian Smith and label mate D-Shift team up for the peak time mix, melodic wonk of the highest order, with beats ‘n' riffs ricocheting round speaker stacks with reckless abandon. All bases covered. Whichever you choose, there'd better be a mirrorball! Team Selador – Sleazy Does It!

NYCFC Slows Nashville’s Momentum The hottest team in MLS entered Yankee Stadium on a crisp late summer night and the hometown Boys In Blue humbled the visitors with a gritty 0-0 draw. It wasn’t without drama and near misses, but it was good enough to keep NYCFC above the playoff line as the number of remaining games shrinks to eleven. This week Christian Smith fills in for JR diBart as the guys talk about the scoreless match from Friday and share post-game audio clips from Matt Freese, Thiago Martins and Nico Fernandez Mercau.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Réécoutez FG Underground avec Christian Smith du samedi 5 septembre 2026

Episode 241 of Journey from Goos features music from Christian Smith, Facundo Losardo, Amonita, Maxxim, Lavie Au Soleil, Victor Bloom and more. Artwork by Hyphen Design - www.instagram.com/hyphendesign Follow Goos: www.goosmusic.com Tracklist Goos Mix AWiTA - Fogscript [Loot Recordings] Facundo Losardo - Readiness (Original Mix) [Bedrock Records] Pambouk - Time Travel (Extended Mix) [Tales of Romance] Hunter. S - Other Planets [Loot Recordings] Rfaraz - Ebb and Flow [Loot Recordings] Amonita - Distance (Extended Mix) [Enormous Tunes] Seething Flow - Colibri (Dub Extended Mix) [Journey of the Soul] VieL - Pulses (Original Mix) [The Purr] Victor Bloom - Stay (André Moret Remix) [Hiato Music] Christian Smith - Passion (Lean Robotti Extended Remix) [The Soundgarden] Lavie Au Soleil, Maxxim - Pensant a Vous (Thinking of You) (Extended Mix) [Songuara]

It's been an interesting few days for US-Russia relations. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the CIA Director's trip to Moscow, the drone plot in Germany, and reports of Russia's help in an Iranian advanced weapons program. What does a threat assessment of Russia reveal about these tactical and diplomatic shifts? What are the impacts on European security, US-Russia relations, and future peace in Ukraine? Also: Nuclear deterrence and Cold War lessons. Episode recorded on September 2, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter. 

All this week we've been looking at helpful insights for Christian parents from Dr. Christian Smith's research on how parents pass their faith on to the next generation. In addition to reminding Christian parents of the role that walking their talk plays in the faith formation of their kids, Smith has found a number of traits that are present in families where the Christian faith is passed on to kids. One of Smith's best and most helpful suggestions is that parents engage in channeling for internalization. What does this mean? Channeling for internalization is a term describing how parents purposefully arrange for their kids to have involvements and relationships that reinforce rather than replace their more direct parental influence on their kids. In other words, we want to get them involved with Christian adults from our church, with a youth group, with a youth pastor, and others who will have a positive spiritual input on your kids. Are you taking the time to make this happen with your kids?

All this week we're looking at helpful insights for Christian parents from Dr. Christian Smith's research on how parents pass their faith on to the next generation. In addition to reminding Christian parents of the role that walking their talk plays in the faith formation of their kids, Smith has found a number of traits that are present in families where the Christian faith is passed on to kids. Parenting style plays a huge role. It is broadly true that the parents who successfully pass on their faith to their children exhibit what is called an authoritative parenting style. There are two crucial traits present in authoritative parenting. First, parents consistently hold their children to clear and demanding expectations, standards, and boundaries in all areas of life. Second, these parents work hard to relate to their children in a manner marked by an abundance of warmth, support, and care. This combination of clear expectations and affective warmth is powerful in a child's spiritual formation.

All this week we're looking at helpful insights for Christian parents from Dr. Christian Smith's research on how parents pass their faith on to the next generation. In addition to reminding Christian parents of the role that walking their talk plays in the faith formation of their kids, Smith has found a number of traits that are present in families where the Christian faith is passed on to kids. One of these traits is that during the normal ebb and flow of daily family life during the week, parents take the time to talk with their children about the Christian faith. Parents look for opportunities to tell their kids what they believe, why they believe it, what the Christian faith means and implies, and why it matters to them. This is not sermonizing. Rather, these are natural, warm, and normal discussions on any number of topics. Those parents who welcome questions from their kids are especially good at opening the door for these conversations. Parents, we need to live and speak our faith.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

All this week we're looking at helpful insights for Christian parents from Dr. Christian Smith's research on how parents pass their faith on to the next generation. Smith has found that no other institution or program comes close to the faith-shaping influence of moms and dads. Smith also found that the reason these other influences pale in comparison to parents is the way that moms and dads live out their faith in the context of their day-to-day ordinary lives. Kids who grow up to be committed to Christ almost always have parents who are extremely serious about and committed to their faith. Conversely, parents who are not especially committed, attentive, and intentional in passing on their faith will produce children who are less religious than they are, if they are religious at all. Smith says that parents who want to pass on their faith must believe and practice their faith genuinely and faithfully. You see, kids are not fooled by a parental faith that is purely a performance. 

Réécoutez FG Underground avec Christian Smith du samedi 29 aout 2026

I have found Researcher Dr. Christian Smith to be a huge help to me in my various roles as a dad, a grandfather, and trainer of youth workers and parents. Smith, who teaches sociology at the University of Notre Dame, has spent over two decades studying the religious and spiritual lives of adolescents. His recent book, Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion On To The Next Generation, looks at how American parents pass their faith on to their children. Smith says that the good news is that among all possible influences, parents exert far and away the greatest influence on their children's religious outcomes. Smith says that the empirical evidence is clear. In almost every case, no other institution or program comes close to shaping faith as parents do – not congregations, not youth groups, not youth pastors, not Christian schools, not missions projects, and not Christian camps. All this week we'll be looking at what Christian parents can learn from Smith's research.

01. Faya - Front Back 02. Drunken Kong, D-Shift, Kostya Outta - City Lights 03. Maksim Dark, Nonameleft - Detuner 04. 84 Avenue - Temperance 05. Maze 28 - Cobra 06. Davi - In Deep 07. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 08. No One Knows - Lost In Time 09. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 10. Davi - Chord Syndrome 11. Dr. Mirzoyan, Ruben Karapetyan - Destruction 12. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 13. Yotto, Something Good - Rhythm (Of The Night) 14. Niqla - Rise 15. Chris Lorenzo - Appetite 16. Daniele Acchiappati - Sound Is Music 17. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 18. Mijail, Javi Blama - Sphynx 19. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 20. Borda - Calipso 21. Damon Jee, Darlyn Vlys - In Your Head 22. Ana Kosh, Gamayuna - Khi Nana 23. Mydoz, Rose Caviar - Perdoname 24. Axshan, Ranj Kaler - Miracle Of Music 25. Tash, Yves Eaux, Haft - Fortuna 26. Yuvee - Celeste 27. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 28. Noiyse Project - Tear Gas 29. Oliver Koletzki, Malive - Calle Sur 30. Kostya Outta - Perseus 31. Cristoph, Seizmic - Luv 4 U 32. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 33. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 34. Echo Daft, Togni - Astral Gate 35. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 36. Jeff Ozmits, Miguel Ante, Dj Ruby - Crossing the Styx 37. Rockka, Redspace - Ntropy 38. Ruback, Amesens - Dune 39. Max Wexem - Temperance 40. Traumhouse - Everlasting 41. Makebo - Witcher 42. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 43. Final Request - Over Control 44. Influence, Sherrnx - Area 51 45. Apnitus, Grisel Esquivel - Roseton 46. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 47. Tiefstone - The Forest 48. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 49. Krasa Rosa - Rusalki 50. Nopopstar - Ican 51. Noiyse Project - Turbulence 52. Touch The Sound - Encore 53. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 54. Faya - What Am I 55. Riko, Gugga - Tekatu 56. Civa, Soulmade - Into the Orbital 57. Faithless, Kebin Van Reeken - Insomnia 58. White Barba - Es el Sueno 59. Stay Golden, Alexey Union, Broken Hill, David Lesal - Synth Lines 60. Gai Barone, Rebus Project - Juste Un De Plus 61. Julian Nates - Do You Want To 62. Artic White - Rosea 63. Jon.K, Kuznetsov - Kika 64. Nacjus, Dj Meoz - Feeling The Rise 65. Kant - White Sun 66. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 67. Camelphat, Massano, David O'Dowda - Glowing 68. Michael A - Meridian 69. Maze 28 - Iguana 70. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 71. Quiqui - From Water To Land

01. Faya - Front Back 02. Drunken Kong, D-Shift, Kostya Outta - City Lights 03. Maksim Dark, Nonameleft - Detuner 04. 84 Avenue - Temperance 05. Maze 28 - Cobra 06. Davi - In Deep 07. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 08. No One Knows - Lost In Time 09. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 10. Davi - Chord Syndrome 11. Dr. Mirzoyan, Ruben Karapetyan - Destruction 12. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 13. Yotto, Something Good - Rhythm (Of The Night) 14. Niqla - Rise 15. Chris Lorenzo - Appetite 16. Daniele Acchiappati - Sound Is Music 17. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 18. Mijail, Javi Blama - Sphynx 19. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 20. Borda - Calipso 21. Damon Jee, Darlyn Vlys - In Your Head 22. Ana Kosh, Gamayuna - Khi Nana 23. Mydoz, Rose Caviar - Perdoname 24. Axshan, Ranj Kaler - Miracle Of Music 25. Tash, Yves Eaux, Haft - Fortuna 26. Yuvee - Celeste 27. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 28. Noiyse Project - Tear Gas 29. Oliver Koletzki, Malive - Calle Sur 30. Kostya Outta - Perseus 31. Cristoph, Seizmic - Luv 4 U 32. M.O.S., Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Perception 33. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 34. Echo Daft, Togni - Astral Gate 35. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 36. Jeff Ozmits, Miguel Ante, Dj Ruby - Crossing the Styx 37. Rockka, Redspace - Ntropy 38. Ruback, Amesens - Dune 39. Max Wexem - Temperance 40. Traumhouse - Everlasting 41. Makebo - Witcher 42. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 43. Final Request - Over Control 44. Influence, Sherrnx - Area 51 45. Apnitus, Grisel Esquivel - Roseton 46. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 47. Tiefstone - The Forest 48. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 49. Krasa Rosa - Rusalki 50. Nopopstar - Ican 51. Noiyse Project - Turbulence 52. Touch The Sound - Encore 53. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 54. Faya - What Am I 55. Riko, Gugga - Tekatu 56. Civa, Soulmade - Into the Orbital 57. Faithless, Kebin Van Reeken - Insomnia 58. White Barba - Es el Sueno 59. Stay Golden, Alexey Union, Broken Hill, David Lesal - Synth Lines 60. Gai Barone, Rebus Project - Juste Un De Plus 61. Julian Nates - Do You Want To 62. Artic White - Rosea 63. Jon.K, Kuznetsov - Kika 64. Nacjus, Dj Meoz - Feeling The Rise 65. Kant - White Sun 66. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 67. Camelphat, Massano, David O'Dowda - Glowing 68. Michael A - Meridian 69. Maze 28 - Iguana 70. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 71. Quiqui - From Water To Land

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Réécoutez FG Underground avec Christian Smith du samedi 22 aout 2026

01. Stay Golden, Alexey Union, Broken Hill, David Lesal - Synth Lines 02. Evoxel, Amiel Adany - Down To The Beat 03. Artic White - Rosea 04. Nacjus, DJ Meoz - Feeling The Rise 05. Kinesthetics - Send It 06. Agustin Pietrocola - Nitrogen 07. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 08. Touch The Sound - Encore 09. Michael A - Equilateral 10. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 11. Civa, Soulmade - Into the Orbital 12. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 13. Numo, Akann - Lamborghini 14. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 15. Monojoke, Amaare, Zankee Gulati - One Note 16. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 17. Script - Activator 18. Rocio Portillo, Maze 28 - Vivere 19. Max Wexem - Temperance 20. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 21. Makebo - Balance 22. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 23. Cristoph, Seizmic - Luv 4 U 24. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 25. Kostya Outta - Perseus 26. Luch & Orsay, Ajna - Magik 27. Echo Daft, Togni - Astral Gate 28. Mango Alley - ZUCCASAM Treno 29. Borda - Calipso 30. Rudra - Impermanence 31. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 32. DJ Hellena - C'est Toi 33. Mydoz, Rose Caviar - Perdoname 34. Fernando Olaya - Monophonik 35. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 36. Noiyse Project - Reverie 37. Yuvee - Celeste 38. Jiminy Hop - Cavalier 39. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 40. Ribguga, Balanka - Talkin Too Much 41. Elecground - Replicant 42. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 43. Mareveg, Luca Abayan - Dare to Be Different 44. Blou. & Bod_mod - Baby Flex 45. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 46. En;th - Shine 47. Ffina - Janeiro 48. N2n - Tease 49. Niqla - Rise 50. Tomek, Joaquin Salmain - Road To Infinity 51. Elecground - Day Light 52. Gesus - Boss 53. Mayro - Give Us Time 54. Redspace - Don't Think 55. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 56. No One Knows - Lost In Time 57. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 58. Benja Molina - Arion 59. Faya - Front Back 60. Daniel Portman - Blue Collar 61. Maze 28 - Cobra 62. Praise - Nfs 63. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 64. 84 Avenue - Temperance 65. Maze 28 - Iguana 66. Paul Angelo, Subandrio - Fountain of Youth 67. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation 68. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 69. Touch The Sound - Loca 70. Gai Barone, Aman Anand, Yonsh - Low Era 71. Camelphat, Massano, David O'dowda - Glowing 72. Echo Daft, Noiyse Project - Rodlie 73. Michael A - Meridian

01. Stay Golden, Alexey Union, Broken Hill, David Lesal - Synth Lines 02. Evoxel, Amiel Adany - Down To The Beat 03. Artic White - Rosea 04. Nacjus, DJ Meoz - Feeling The Rise 05. Kinesthetics - Send It 06. Agustin Pietrocola - Nitrogen 07. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 08. Touch The Sound - Encore 09. Michael A - Equilateral 10. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 11. Civa, Soulmade - Into the Orbital 12. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 13. Numo, Akann - Lamborghini 14. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 15. Monojoke, Amaare, Zankee Gulati - One Note 16. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 17. Script - Activator 18. Rocio Portillo, Maze 28 - Vivere 19. Max Wexem - Temperance 20. Digital Mess - Rusty Flower 21. Makebo - Balance 22. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 23. Cristoph, Seizmic - Luv 4 U 24. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 25. Kostya Outta - Perseus 26. Luch & Orsay, Ajna - Magik 27. Echo Daft, Togni - Astral Gate 28. Mango Alley - ZUCCASAM Treno 29. Borda - Calipso 30. Rudra - Impermanence 31. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 32. DJ Hellena - C'est Toi 33. Mydoz, Rose Caviar - Perdoname 34. Fernando Olaya - Monophonik 35. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 36. Noiyse Project - Reverie 37. Yuvee - Celeste 38. Jiminy Hop - Cavalier 39. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 40. Ribguga, Balanka - Talkin Too Much 41. Elecground - Replicant 42. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 43. Mareveg, Luca Abayan - Dare to Be Different 44. Blou. & Bod_mod - Baby Flex 45. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 46. En;th - Shine 47. Ffina - Janeiro 48. N2n - Tease 49. Niqla - Rise 50. Tomek, Joaquin Salmain - Road To Infinity 51. Elecground - Day Light 52. Gesus - Boss 53. Mayro - Give Us Time 54. Redspace - Don't Think 55. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 56. No One Knows - Lost In Time 57. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 58. Benja Molina - Arion 59. Faya - Front Back 60. Daniel Portman - Blue Collar 61. Maze 28 - Cobra 62. Praise - Nfs 63. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 64. 84 Avenue - Temperance 65. Maze 28 - Iguana 66. Paul Angelo, Subandrio - Fountain of Youth 67. Al Park, Niqla - Steady Elevation 68. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 69. Touch The Sound - Loca 70. Gai Barone, Aman Anand, Yonsh - Low Era 71. Camelphat, Massano, David O'dowda - Glowing 72. Echo Daft, Noiyse Project - Rodlie 73. Michael A - Meridian

What does the transformation of the PLA mean for China's global position and strategy? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and GPF analyst and China expert Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith to discuss how Xi Jinping's supreme desire for loyalty impacts the PLA's effectiveness, the operational risks of rapid technological modernization without critical evaluation, and what's next for US-China relations as signals of de-escalation appear ahead of next month's summit. Also: Taiwan's symbolic role. Episode recorded on August 18, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

01. Maze 28 - Iguana 02. Teo, Sherrnx - The Edge Of Time 03. Jesuan M, Pedro Belardo - Collapse 04. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 05. Max Graham, Second Sine - Chance to Escape 06. Alexey Union, Aves Volare - Take Control 07. Maze 28 - Cobra 08. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 09. Gero Pellizzon, Tato Seco - Mechenikal 10. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 11. Underworld, D-Nox, Emi Galvan - Dark & Long 12. No One Knows - Lost In Time 13. Hank, Gorge, Nick Curly - Control 14. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 15. Influence (In) - Washout 16. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 17. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 18. Ariel Stamile - Watanga Spirit 19. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 20. Perc Capsule - When The Silence Is Too Loud 21. Ranta, Krasa Rosa, Miroshin - Kolybelnaya 22. Gesus - Boss 23. Overgivelse, Noize London - LUV 2 DANCE 24. Kasper Koman - Organist 25. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 26. Yuvee - Celeste 27. Paul - All Noises Are Music 28. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 29. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 30. Artn, Gux Jimenez - The Bold Quest 31. Borda - Calipso 32. Jakatta, Proff - American Dream 33. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 34. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 35. Gmj - Rise Above 36. Kostya Outta - Perseus 37. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 38. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 39. Nicky - Devangana 40. Double Touch, Pauli Wheeler - The Crumpet 41. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 42. Proff - Dark Magic 43. Rich Curtis - Don't Throw That Away, I'll Eat It 44. Makebo - Balance 45. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 46. Alan Cerra - Prowler 47. Script - Activator 48. Elecground - Ad Astra 49. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 50. Max Wexem - Temperance 51. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 52. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 53. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 54. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 55. Kostya Outta - Equinox 56. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 57. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 58. Cosmic Gate, Ginchy - Battalion 59. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 60. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 61. Mike Rish - Election Day 62. Deeplomatik - Bless Vibes 63. Kinesthetics - Send It 64. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 65. Artic White - Rosea 66. Sommers - Licence To Dance 67. Dub Pepper, Altegro - Beat the Pot 68. Michael A - Meridian 69. Phillosopher - Lightwaves 70. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond

01. Maze 28 - Iguana 02. Teo, Sherrnx - The Edge Of Time 03. Jesuan M, Pedro Belardo - Collapse 04. Joaquin Salmain, Gorkiz Pm - Resolve 05. Max Graham, Second Sine - Chance to Escape 06. Alexey Union, Aves Volare - Take Control 07. Maze 28 - Cobra 08. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 09. Gero Pellizzon, Tato Seco - Mechenikal 10. Andrewzvee - Below The Surface 11. Underworld, D-Nox, Emi Galvan - Dark & Long 12. No One Knows - Lost In Time 13. Hank, Gorge, Nick Curly - Control 14. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 15. Influence (In) - Washout 16. Gabo Martin, Ignacio Berardi - Underworld 17. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 18. Ariel Stamile - Watanga Spirit 19. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 20. Perc Capsule - When The Silence Is Too Loud 21. Ranta, Krasa Rosa, Miroshin - Kolybelnaya 22. Gesus - Boss 23. Overgivelse, Noize London - LUV 2 DANCE 24. Kasper Koman - Organist 25. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 26. Yuvee - Celeste 27. Paul - All Noises Are Music 28. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 29. Andre Winter, Boho - Brunswick 30. Artn, Gux Jimenez - The Bold Quest 31. Borda - Calipso 32. Jakatta, Proff - American Dream 33. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 34. Niko Ava, Dole & Kom - Croma 35. Gmj - Rise Above 36. Kostya Outta - Perseus 37. Emmanuel Dip - Bacab 38. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 39. Nicky - Devangana 40. Double Touch, Pauli Wheeler - The Crumpet 41. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 42. Proff - Dark Magic 43. Rich Curtis - Don't Throw That Away, I'll Eat It 44. Makebo - Balance 45. Noise Generation, Amarre - My Trip To India 46. Alan Cerra - Prowler 47. Script - Activator 48. Elecground - Ad Astra 49. Neotraffic - Neon Nebula 50. Max Wexem - Temperance 51. Quiqui, Soulmade - Opium Dreams 52. Phillosopher, Brian David - Seculum 53. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 54. Notamous, Will Daley - Onyx 55. Kostya Outta - Equinox 56. Gorkiz, Tavaresgui - Solar Wind 57. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 58. Cosmic Gate, Ginchy - Battalion 59. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 60. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 61. Mike Rish - Election Day 62. Deeplomatik - Bless Vibes 63. Kinesthetics - Send It 64. Ivan Pogrebniak, Sound Fusion - Ashen Skies 65. Artic White - Rosea 66. Sommers - Licence To Dance 67. Dub Pepper, Altegro - Beat the Pot 68. Michael A - Meridian 69. Phillosopher - Lightwaves 70. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond

Is last week's signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan a further signal of global geopolitical realignment? On this special extended episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and Middle East expert and GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari join host Christian Smith for a deep dive into the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement and how it shifts the balance of power across the Middle East and beyond. Also: GPF Chief Geoeconomist Antonia Colibasanu discusses this month's Geoeconomic Lens, and the future of sanctions and the war in Ukraine. Dr. Bokhari is a Senior Resident Fellow with the Middle East Policy Council and a Senior Director at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy in Washington, DC. Episode recorded on August 11, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

01. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 02. Belben, Bilal Santiago - Hypnodance 03. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 04. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 05. Gesus - Boss 06. Aova, Rama, Zy Khan - 1974 07. Niqla - Rise 08. Davi - Tomb of Anu 09. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 10. Etta, Santti - My Heart 11. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 12. Protoculture - Skoenlapper 13. Tato Seco, Haft - Jikai Made 14. Michael Cassette - Promenade 15. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 16. Nicolas Soria - In the Light 17. Jazzy, Kilimanjaro, Adriatique & Samm - No Bad Vibes 18. Gabriel Robella - Ancient Waves 19. Fernando Olaya - Slow Motion Love 20. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 21. Matan Caspi, Luis M - Groovy Beach 22. Passenger 10, Daniel Portman - Freedom Is a Choice 23. Andre Gazolla - Spiritual Fragment 24. 84 Avenue - Bennu 25. Luca Abayan - Bend 26. Michael A - Meridian 27. Fabrication, Alegra, Second Sine - A Method For Closure 28. Tali Muss, Vakabular - Downstairs 29. Dowden - Eternity 30. Noiyse Project - Onism 31. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 32. Affkt, Brigado Crew - I Will Do It Again 33. Cendryma, Thms - Practical Retention 34. Lurum - Where We Begin 35. Anturage, Alexey Union, Kinky Sound - Django 36. Vegaz Sl, Enzo Vood, Noiyse Project - Gandhabba 37. Meeting Molly - Double Tree 38. Kinesthetics - Send It 39. Cristian Viviano, Made In Tlv - To Infinity And Beyond 40. Romanovich, Under Sanctions - Dislocated Boy 41. Proff - Memory #3 42. Jonthn - Echoes Of You 43. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 44. Meloko, Konvex, Garla - If U Ever 45. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 46. Gai Barone, Tiefstone - Nostro 47. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 48. Joeski, Unna X - Frequencia 49. Script - Activator 50. Yotto - Aero 51. Konte - Dark Dimensions 52. Nihil Young - Out Of Control 53. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 54. Noiyse Project - Not in My Road 55. Guy J - Silver Lake 56. Alan Cerra - Blossom 57. Makebo - Balance 58. Lost Prince - Clock 59. Alex Lowen, Demaya - Hold On (B-Side) 60. David Tort, Oken - Jungle Of Mirror 61. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 62. Erci Prydz, Marasi - Pjanoo 2025 63. Collective States - Carbon Freeze 64. Riko & Gugga - Prophet 65. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 66. Callecat, Sebastien Sellares - Axolotl 67. Gai Barone, Declaration Of Prog - Descendant 68. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 69. Nobe - Feel My Mind 70. Krasa Rosa - Skachki 71. Christian Bonori - Planetary Alignment

01. Stan Kolev - Chasing Halos 02. Belben, Bilal Santiago - Hypnodance 03. Balcazar, Hector Cortes - Ice Tea 04. Christian Smith, Dowden - Mileage Run 05. Gesus - Boss 06. Aova, Rama, Zy Khan - 1974 07. Niqla - Rise 08. Davi - Tomb of Anu 09. Joris Voorn, Eelke Kleijn - Horizon 10. Etta, Santti - My Heart 11. Teo, Sherrnx - Nyvara 12. Protoculture - Skoenlapper 13. Tato Seco, Haft - Jikai Made 14. Michael Cassette - Promenade 15. Redspace, Diego Riga - Phantom Sun 16. Nicolas Soria - In the Light 17. Jazzy, Kilimanjaro, Adriatique & Samm - No Bad Vibes 18. Gabriel Robella - Ancient Waves 19. Fernando Olaya - Slow Motion Love 20. Andre Moret, Agustin Pietrocola - Enough 21. Matan Caspi, Luis M - Groovy Beach 22. Passenger 10, Daniel Portman - Freedom Is a Choice 23. Andre Gazolla - Spiritual Fragment 24. 84 Avenue - Bennu 25. Luca Abayan - Bend 26. Michael A - Meridian 27. Fabrication, Alegra, Second Sine - A Method For Closure 28. Tali Muss, Vakabular - Downstairs 29. Dowden - Eternity 30. Noiyse Project - Onism 31. Ignacio Tuzio, Sherrnx - Beyond 32. Affkt, Brigado Crew - I Will Do It Again 33. Cendryma, Thms - Practical Retention 34. Lurum - Where We Begin 35. Anturage, Alexey Union, Kinky Sound - Django 36. Vegaz Sl, Enzo Vood, Noiyse Project - Gandhabba 37. Meeting Molly - Double Tree 38. Kinesthetics - Send It 39. Cristian Viviano, Made In Tlv - To Infinity And Beyond 40. Romanovich, Under Sanctions - Dislocated Boy 41. Proff - Memory #3 42. Jonthn - Echoes Of You 43. Paul Anthonee, M2 - Smoke 44. Meloko, Konvex, Garla - If U Ever 45. Simply City, Juan Ibanez - Auralis 46. Gai Barone, Tiefstone - Nostro 47. Taleman, Devaloka - Dark Side 48. Joeski, Unna X - Frequencia 49. Script - Activator 50. Yotto - Aero 51. Konte - Dark Dimensions 52. Nihil Young - Out Of Control 53. Ignacio Tuzio, Ric Niels - Ethereal Glow 54. Noiyse Project - Not in My Road 55. Guy J - Silver Lake 56. Alan Cerra - Blossom 57. Makebo - Balance 58. Lost Prince - Clock 59. Alex Lowen, Demaya - Hold On (B-Side) 60. David Tort, Oken - Jungle Of Mirror 61. Teo, Sherrnx - Avalanche 62. Erci Prydz, Marasi - Pjanoo 2025 63. Collective States - Carbon Freeze 64. Riko & Gugga - Prophet 65. Ilias Katelanos, Plecta, Bondarev - Paragon 66. Callecat, Sebastien Sellares - Axolotl 67. Gai Barone, Declaration Of Prog - Descendant 68. Kyle Watson, Body Ocean - Are You The Same 69. Nobe - Feel My Mind 70. Krasa Rosa - Skachki 71. Christian Bonori - Planetary Alignment

Dave's back with another ripsnorting radio adventure, leading you through 60 more minutes of the finest, cherry picked contemporary club music around. Step right this way party people... Tracklist.. 1. Pole Position ‘Touch Me' (HotLap) [Madorasindahouse] 2. Frankey & Sandrino ‘Disruption' [Kompakt] 3. Anthony Pappa & Nick Stoynoff ‘435' [Selador] 4. Mai Lawson & Raiann ‘Bimba Loca' [The Soundgarden] 5. Budakid ‘Hearts' (Argia) [Flores] 6. Danny Howells ‘Godsexy' [Selador] 7. Dave Seaman ‘Mirrorball Sleaze' (Christian Smith & D-SHIFT) [Selador] 8. Cioz ‘No Justice No Peace' [Stil Vor Talent] 9. Blue Pearl ‘Naked In The Rain' (James Harcourt) 10. Simply City & Juan Ibanez ‘Auralis' [Balance] 11. Hernan Cattaneo & Khen ‘Rogelito' [Closure] 12. Gai Barone ‘Taking Credits' [Global Underground] 13. Ewan Hoo's Army ‘(Mean Things) On My Mind' (Quivver & Dave Seaman) [Music To Die For] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Dave's back with another ripsnorting radio adventure, leading you through 60 more minutes of the finest, cherry picked contemporary club music around. Step right this way party people... Tracklist.. 1. Pole Position ‘Touch Me' (HotLap) [Madorasindahouse] 2. Frankey & Sandrino ‘Disruption' [Kompakt] 3. Anthony Pappa & Nick Stoynoff ‘435' [Selador] 4. Mai Lawson & Raiann ‘Bimba Loca' [The Soundgarden] 5. Budakid ‘Hearts' (Argia) [Flores] 6. Danny Howells ‘Godsexy' [Selador] 7. Dave Seaman ‘Mirrorball Sleaze' (Christian Smith & D-SHIFT) [Selador] 8. Cioz ‘No Justice No Peace' [Stil Vor Talent] 9. Blue Pearl ‘Naked In The Rain' (James Harcourt) 10. Simply City & Juan Ibanez ‘Auralis' [Balance] 11. Hernan Cattaneo & Khen ‘Rogelito' [Closure] 12. Gai Barone ‘Taking Credits' [Global Underground] 13. Ewan Hoo's Army ‘(Mean Things) On My Mind' (Quivver & Dave Seaman) [Music To Die For] This podcast is hosted by Syndicast.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Christian Smith live at Electric Rescue, New Zealand This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

Will Iran's long-game strategy and the United States' limited military options lead to capitulation or the crumbling of Trump's presidency? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the historical scope of the Iran conflict and its "existential" threat, the limits of US force amid mounting political pressure at home, and Iran's negotiation strategy and leverage in the nuclear stalemate. Episode recorded on July 28, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

The United Kingdom is bouncing for Burnham and Europe is in flames - Christian Smith joins us to tell us what's going on on the other side of the world.

Etihad Park Opens July 17, 2017! This could be the biggest moment in NYCFC’s history. If not the biggest at the least it will be in the conversation of the top three. It is the inaugural NYCFC match at their new home, their forever home, Etihad Park! This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen, J.R. diBart and Blue City Radio super-sub, Christian Smith, talk about the end of the World Cup, the arrival of James Sands and Benie Traore and the newly released ticket information regarding Etihad Park.

What does Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia mean for India, China, and the rest of the Indo-Pacific? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss how Modi's tour signals a strategic pivot for India, how geography and common security interests can be leveraged to buffer China, and what this loose anti-China framework means for the broader geopolitical system. Also: Chinese countermoves. Pakistan looks west. Episode recorded on July 14, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

This week's NATO summit in Turkey left big questions about the war in Iran and America's role in European defense. On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the US-Iran ceasefire breakdown, NATO and the European collective defense dilemma, and Turkey's geopolitical rise and impact on the shifting realities in the region. Episode recorded on July 9, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Every church tells a story. The question is: Is it the right one? In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with sociologist Joel Thiessen about The Stories Congregations Tell, a research project exploring why some churches flourish through seasons of transition while others struggle. Drawing on case studies from congregations across Canada, Thiessen argues that the stories churches tell about their past, present, and future profoundly shape their identity, leadership, and mission. The conversation explores how congregations develop a healthy sense of identity without becoming trapped by nostalgia, why flourishing is about far more than numerical growth, and how local churches are constantly shaped by the wider cultural stories surrounding them. Thiessen also explains why sociology can help churches understand themselves more honestly—not to replace theology, but to deepen it. Whether your church is growing, plateauing, or navigating significant change, this conversation offers practical wisdom for understanding the narratives that shape congregational life—and how a healthier story can lead to a healthier future. Together they explore: Why every congregation tells a story—and why it matters How churches connect their past, present, and future The cultural stories shaping congregational life How churches develop resilience through seasons of change The importance of intergenerational community How churches can resist the "bigger is better" mindset Practical ways congregations can discover and live into their own story Joel Thiessen is Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Social Sciences Department, and Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a sociologist of religion who specializes in religion in Canada, religious nones, congregations, millennials, and more recently, death and dying.   Mentioned Resources:

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Be sure to check out Yuuki Yoshiyama's new Common Ground single (incl.Christian Smith remix) out now on Tronic: https://ffm.to/tr570 1.Yuuki Yoshiyama - ID 2.Simon Doty - Fuzz Ruckus (Extended) 3.George Privatti, Derek Muller - CHOPPED (Extended Mix) 4.Umberto Pagliaroli - I See You (Extended) 5.Danny Wild, Nataly K - Jingo 6.Yuuki Yoshiyama – Identity (Extended Mix) 7.Skuro, Blake Light, Mia Mendi - Jungle 8.Township Rebellion, Fab Massimo - Labyrinth 9.Yuuki Yoshiyama - ID 10.Yuuki Yoshiyama - ID 11.Jon Rundell - Wildcat 12.Yuuki Yoshiyama - Common Ground (Extended Mix) 13.Echonomist - Dominator 14.Astro aka Akihisa Takahashi - Reshiram 15.Inner City, Simone Zino - Good Life 16.ID/Yuuki Yoshiyama 17.Pascal FEOS - I Can Feel That (Christian Smith & Drunken Kong Remix) 18.Yuuki Yoshiyama - Common Ground (Christian Smith Remix) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Will a Russian energy crisis finally lead to a negotiated settlement, or are we headed towards nuclear war? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss Ukrainian target shifts toward energy infrastructure and their impact on Russia's already fragile economy, the impending political crisis inside the Kremlin, and the viability of Russia's potential next steps, including "tactical" nukes, Belarusian involvement, and fully mobilizing reserve forces. Episode recorded on June 29, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Is the US-Iran agreement a real move toward peace or just a fragile memorandum? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the "deal" and pause in hostilities, the shifting regional dynamics and military forces at play, and how each nation's internal political pressures could lead us straight back to war. Also: the advantage of defense; the US-Israel divide. Episode recorded on June 17, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

The US is divided at home and gridlocked abroad. Is the chaos a sign of decline or just the normal process of American progress? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss how underestimating the US led to D-Day, the myth of American decline, and how historical cycles can predict the process of US reinvention. Also: foreign policy shifts and competition with China. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Does Trump's tirade to Netanyahu signal the fracture of the historic alliance between the United States and Israel? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the evolution of US-Israeli relations, their diverging interests in the Middle East, and how Israel's strategic burden spells trouble for regional accommodation. Also: Netanyahu's political future. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.