Podcasts about Civilization

On this, our 300th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss where we started back in March 2020: Covid, lockdowns, sunlight, masks, repurposed drugs, grainy videos, and more. Then: the recent and on-going massive solar storms, and how to think about them, now and in the future, especially if you find yourself away from home as a civilization ending event may be about to happen. Also: space weather, or anthropogenic climate change, or both? Finally: Rod Dreher on the groypers among D.C. zoomers.*****Our sponsors:CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at http://JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.ARMRA Colostrum is an ancient bioactive whole food that can strengthen your immune system. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for 20% Off Sitewide.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comHeather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned)Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Why Should I Trust You? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-childrens-health-defense-part-1-of-3/id1788335471?i=1000735997005Apocalypse When? https://www.youtube.com/live/w0Gz7w3l_uEBen Davidson: https://x.com/SunWeatherManHow the sun could wipe us out (Bret in UnHerd, 2019): https://unherd.com/2021/07/how-the-sun-could-wipe-us-out/NOAA's space weather page: https://www.swpc.noaa.govListened to an hour of Fuentes… https://x.com/pegobry_en/status/1987888075087692226?s=20Dreher in DC: https://roddreher.substack.com/p/what-i-saw-and-heard-in-washingtonSupport the show

Engineered food-assistance disruption coupled with surveillance, facial recognition and automated retail changes could be used to force people into a fully digital, tracked economy. How supply, tech and policy could collide to reshape daily life.  ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

Season One Finale – Peak Nationalism, Peak Civilization? In the final episode of Season One, Dan sums up what we've learned about nationalism and its development. He also sets the stage for Season Two of Relevant History, which will cover the World Wars and the conflict between nationalism and globalism.   SUBSCRIBE TO RELEVANT HISTORY, AND NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Relevant History Patreon: https://bit.ly/3vLeSpF Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38bzOvo Subscribe on Apple Music (iTunes): https://apple.co/2SQnw4q Subscribe on Any Platform: https://bit.ly/RelHistSub Relevant History on Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3eRhdtk Relevant History on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Qk05mm Official website: https://bit.ly/3btvha4 Episode transcript (90% accurate): https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRm_Tf-GWzt6hMnTSeshSHlUiE0CvqQMghfv2infQQoVOF4xXGWFWhdmsdPXGDz659iFtaQGuH1UBjB/pub Music credit: Sergey Cheremisinov - Black Swan   SOURCES: Maddison Project Database (most recent): https://www.rug.nl/ggdc/historicaldevelopment/maddison/releases/maddison-project-database-2023/ PIAAC 2023 US literacy and numeracy data: https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/2023/national_results.asp/ PIAAC International literacy and numeracy data: https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/international_context.asp/

Dr. Greg and Fr. Sam Kachuba hit record while walking the streets of Rome, dodging mopeds, eating gelato, and talking Pope St. Leo the Great, AI, and what it really means to be human. What does a 5th-century pope who faced Attila the Hun have to teach us about preserving culture, confronting modern threats, and embracing our humanity in the digital age?   Key Topics: Walking the streets of Rome and recording a podcast mid-pilgrimage—interruptions and all How to make a pilgrimage transform your life—not just leave you with photos and memories What happens when we try to "transcend" being human instead of integrating it The rise of AI therapy, and what it reveals about the failures of modern psychology Why relationship—not efficiency—is the core of healing and growth Why protecting culture is part of protecting the dignity of the human person How ancient heresies about Christ's humanity still influence modern spiritual confusion   Learn More: Integration Pilgrimages – A new model of pilgrimage that integrates mentorship, reflection, and ongoing formation The Tangent – Podcast by Fr. Sam Kachuba and Matt Sperrazza on Catholicism and culture Connect with Fr. Sam Kachuba – Learn more about Fr. Sam's work to accompany priests and religious Rerum Novarum – Pope Leo XIII's encyclical on capital and labor Humanae Vitae – Pope St. Paul VI's encyclical on the regulation of birth Address of Pope Leo XIV to Digital Missionaries (July 29, 2025) – A call to evangelize the digital continent with wisdom, humility, and human connection Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Corporate Governance (June 19‑20, 2025) – Exploring the Church's role in guiding the future of artificial intelligence Previous episodes with Fr. Sam Kachuba: Ep. 175 – Rethinking Formation: Preparing Priests for the Future Ep. 165 – Understanding the Past to Navigate the Present Ep. 125 – Following the Holy Spirit, Theology of the Body, CatholicPsych…and Other Tangents Previous episodes on artificial intelligence: Ep. 238 – The False Promise of AI and Psychedelics: A Catholic Response to Modern Healing Ep. 222 – Three Places AI Can Never Go Ep. 221 – Is AI Really More Effective Than Your Therapist?   Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

Why is it okay to take the little shampoo bottles in hotels home with you but not the towels? And what stops people from taking the towels? Listen as political scientist Anthony Gill discusses the enforcement of property rights with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Backing up their observations with insights from Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, and our everyday lives, they argue that the unenforced norms surrounding trust, propriety, and moral sentiments play a central role in building a flourishing society.

Financial giants like BlackRock are deeply entangled in military production, market manipulation and control of key metals like silver. All while BRICS nations are moving to seize control of real-world commodities and gold-backed trade systems as the West's dominance through paper markets is unraveling. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Terraria and Drag x Drive and go into the potential of a pickaxe controller peripheral. Also featuring damaging expensive equipment, the downfall of modding, and reinventing Civilization.

Dr. John Brandenburg is a physicist and plasma physicist, known for his work in the field of aerospace propulsion. He has worked with various institutions, including the University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Orbital Technologies Corporation.Regarding his Mars theory on a thermonuclear explosion, Dr. Brandenburg proposed the hypothesis that there is evidence of nuclear detonations in Mars' past. He suggested that ancient Martian civilizations might have existed and used advanced nuclear technology, which resulted in the creation of significant radioactive isotopes on the planet.It's important to note that Dr. Brandenburg's theory has been highly controversial within the scientific community, and many researchers have criticized his claims and findings. The majority of scientists maintain that there is no credible evidence supporting the idea of a thermonuclear explosion or past advanced civilizations on Mars. As with any scientific hypothesis, it is subject to scrutiny and open to interpretation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Millions of Americans waking up to empty EBT cards and the system shock that follows is beginning to ripple through food banks, supply chains, and entire communities.  Small-scale looting is starting to appear in nearly every state, so will it expand from here? Partial payments to SNAP mean the entire system needs to be re-calculated so the delays will extend from here.   ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

In this episode, Siddhant Acharya, the creator of Space in Nutshell—a page with over 1.5 million followers exploring cosmology and the mysteries of the universe—joins us for a deep conversation on AI, civilization, and the future of humanity. He opens up about his first podcast experience, how the Space in Nutshell Instagram page was removed, and how creators like Joe Rogan and Mr Beast inspired his cosmic storytelling. We dive into the development of technology, what makes a Type-1 Civilization, and how AI could transform human progress toward intergalactic life. From CERN's experiments rumored to trigger earthquakes, to the strange prediction that Earth might lose a second by 2029, this podcast covers fascinating science and speculation. We also explore the two moons of Earth, Dyson Sphere theory, an astronomer's mysterious death in space, and even a flower grown beyond Earth's atmosphere. Later, Siddhant discusses Amaterasu particles, asteroids flying past Earth, sea beads discovered in Mustang, Nepal, Point Nemo, and predictions about the end of the world. The episode closes with reflections on China's technological lead, Nepal's politics, and how youth can shape the future. If you're into space, science, technology, or cosmic philosophy, this episode is a must-watch. #SpaceInNutshell #SiddhantAcharya #Podcast #AI #CERN #DysonSphere #Type1Civilization GET CONNECTED WITH Siddhant Acharya : Instagram (Space in nutshell) - https://www.instagram.com/spaceinnutshell/ Instagram (Personal) - https://www.instagram.com/astrosid__/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DiscussionDynamics  

Markets seem to be entering a synchronized global slowdown as the dollar strengthens, liquidity tightens and the 2026 cycle peak approaches. Bob Kudla breaks down what's next for gold, crypto, oil and the entire global economy before the reset begins. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

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Send us a textFor centuries, worship shaped the world we live in — from art and architecture to culture itself. But what happens when we stop worshipping God and start worshipping ourselves?Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

Modern archaeologists find a temple older than any ancient ruin. It rewrites history every time they dig again. Are they telling us everything?

After two decades in procurement and supply chain, Wendi Bay (founder of The Sacred Exit) walked away from corporate life to help women reclaim energy, purpose, and sovereignty. In this conversation, Wendi and Jummie unpack “corporate religion,” why our systems keep us at Level Zero on the Kardashev (civilization) scale, and what it takes, spiritually and practically, to make a sacred, responsible exit from a draining 9–5. They explore inner work vs. external validation, women's cyclical power in workplaces designed for linear productivity, and how to plan your leap without burning it all down.Where to find Wendi:https://wendibay.com/level-0-ebookSend us a textSupport the showLove the show? Your support helps keep these conversations going. You can treat me to a coffee here:https://buymeacoffee.com/shiftingdimensions Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0p1zDPaPLmnmI3AIWhDFQFollow us: TikTok - @shiftingdimensions444 Instagram - @shiftingdimensions_podDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Shifting Dimensions. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only.

Horizon cases. They may be a mystery you're familiar with. The same qualities that make these stories interesting also make them frustrating, disappointing, or unsatisfying. They are simply unanswerable questions. Join us as we discuss Horizon Cases and step into a long-gone world of them.References images and sources can be found in the episode webpage.Send the BCWPA a message!Support the showDo you have information, feedback, or a question? Submit a report.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

My guest is Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, professor of translational medicine and human genetics at the University of Pennsylvania. He explains how, unbeknownst to most doctors, many approved medications can successfully treat or even cure diseases other than the ones they are typically used to treat. He shares his story of escaping death from Castleman's disease by discovering a life-saving treatment using repurposed drugs that were approved for other purposes. Our conversation explores how researchers, physicians, and you—the general public—can explore novel treatments and cures to conditions the medical profession has deemed untreatable, including cancers. We also discuss the crucial role of mindset in battling diseases and the lesser-known use of compounds to promote health and longevity. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) David Fajgenbaum (4:06) Self-Agency in Healthcare; New Uses for Old Medicines (6:44) Other Uses of Aspirin & Viagra; Drug Development & Approved Use (8:53) Lidocaine & Breast Cancer; Pharmaceutical Companies & Incentives (11:36) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Rorra (14:16) Pharmaceutical Companies, Patents & New Uses; Lithium (18:40) Tools: Finding Reliable Health Sources, Asking Questions & Disease Organizations; DADA2 Treatment (21:53) Medical Community & Connections; Integrated Medical Databases (24:36) Drug Repurposing, Thalidomide, Pembrolizumab (28:45) Medical Research Databases, Mapping Disease Connections (33:51) Every Cure Database & Programs, Bachmann-Bupp Syndrome; Colchicine & Heart Disease (37:57) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & David (40:41) David's Medical & Career Journey, Glioblastoma, Castleman Disease (49:10) Autoimmune Disease, Driven Personality, Stress & Immune System (52:52) Castleman Disease, Treatment, Chemotherapy (55:54) Physician Continuing Education, Santa Claus Theory of Civilization; Science Collaboration (1:03:32) Medical School, Relapse & “Overtime”, Finding a New Treatment, Rapamycin (1:12:46) Sport, Football & Resilience; Challenge & Personal Growth, Family (1:18:41) Sponsor: Function (1:20:29) Social Support; “Overtime”, Gratitude (1:23:19) Business School, Castleman Disease Treatment; Repurposing Drugs & AI (1:28:29) Drug Repurposing, POEMS Syndrome; Mitigating Risk (1:35:32) Nicotine, Compounds for Preventive Health; GLP-1 Agonists (1:40:51) Bioprospecting, Drug Development; AI, Prioritization & Novel Connections (1:46:18) Healthcare & Children; Hope, Action & Impact Circuit; Challenge & Super-Agers (1:52:50) Get Involved with Every Cure (1:56:20) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this MUST-WATCH episode of Chicks on the Right, Josh Hammer—host of The Josh Hammer Show, Newsweek senior editor-at-large, and author of the new book Israel and Civilization—goes FULL SEND on the growing anti-Western, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic cancer infiltrating conservative spaces. Tucker Carlson called Christian Zionists “the scum of the earth”—including Charlie Kirk, who prayed at […]

In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd sit down with James Lindsay to explore whether the West — and Israel by extension — can escape what Lindsay calls the “trap of catharsis.” Drawing from his recent essay Civilization vs. Catharsis, James explains how our culture has replaced reason and moral responsibility with emotional release — a worldview that seeks justice through outrage and purification rather than truth and reconciliation. Together, the discussion unpacks how this mindset, rooted in critical theory and postmodern thought, shapes everything from social movements to the global narratives surrounding Israel, the West, and the meaning of civilization itself.But this wasn't a debate — it was an attempt to understand. Doug and Jacob press James on the taboos surrounding foreign policy discussion, the tendency to frame every disagreement as friend versus enemy, and whether defending the West from ideological decay risks mirroring the same tribalism it seeks to resist. The conversation wrestles with the spiritual and moral foundations of truth, liberty, and civilization — and asks whether any of them can survive without humility, repentance, and the courage to confront our own moral blindness.

In what may be the finest hour to date of his two presidencies, Donald Trump has pledged to counter the dire threat to civilization inherent in history's greatest crime against humanity: the persecution of over 380 million Christians worldwide.  The overwhelming majority of the acts of heavy persecution to which those followers of Jesus are subjected occur at the hands of adherents to Islam's totalitarian sharia code. In two recent Truth Social posts, Mr. Trump focused on one of the most egregious and ongoing examples of a place where such barbarity is allowed to occur with impunity: Africa's Nigeria.   To his credit, President Trump has committed to hold accountable and punish the Nigerian government – which has long tolerated, and even aided and abetted, such persecution – including by U.S. military attacks on the perpetrators. Praise God! This is Frank Gaffney!

Spieleveteranen-Episode #424 (45-2025) Besetzung: Heinrich Lenhardt und Jörg Langer Aufnahmedatum: 30.10.2025 Laufzeit: 2:12:58 Stunden (0:00:15 News & Smalltalk – 0:44:48 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise) Auch wenn die Zeit die lästige Angewohnheit hat, unaufhaltsam voranzuschreiten, vergessen wir die Spielethemen der Vergangenheit nicht. Wir blättern und klicken nach, worüber Fachmagazine vor 10, 20, 30 und 40 Jahren berichteten. Dabei gibt es so manches emotionale Wiedersehen und Erinnerungen an den Redaktionsbetrieb. Zum Beispiel schnallen wir 2015 zum (mindestens) vierten Mal den Pip-Boy an, ergründen 2005 den Kultstatus des (mindestens) vierten Teils einer Strategieserie und  finden 1995 auch mal eine Wertung, die etwas wurmt. Beim Bonussegment im Feed für Patreon-Unterstützer kehren wir außerdem in die Loipen von 1985 zurück und erinnern uns an einen digitalen C64-Untermieter. Die Gegenwart wird auch nicht völlig verdrängt, zu Beginn der Sendung diskutieren wir aktuelle News, frische Spielerlebnisse und anregende Hörerpost. Unterstützt die Spieleveteranen und hört das volle Programm: https://www.patreon.com/spieleveteranen 00:15 News & Smalltalk 01:37 Gemischte News: Neue Editionen von Fallout: New Vegas und Fallout 4 angekündigt, Halo: Campaign Evolved kommt auch für Playstation, Master Chief wird für politische Propaganda instrumentalisiert, Scarface muss noch ein Wort mit den Anwälten reden. 18:18 Zuletzt gespielt: Death by Scrolling, Keeper und die Spiele des TheC64 Mini – Black Edition. 34:13 Hörerpost von Florian Reinhardt und Tasmanius. 44:48 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise: November 2015, 2005, 1995 46:12 GamersGlobal und GameStar 12/2015, u.a. mit Fallout 4, Halo 5: Guardians und Anno 2205. 1:11:38 GameStar 12/2005, u.a. mit Quake 4, Age of Empires 3 und Civilization 4. 1:38:01 PC Player 12/1995, u.a. mit Sensible World of Soccer, Heroes of Might&Magic und Worms. 2:10:32 Abspann.

I highly encourage everyone to read Makers of Civilization and The British Edda if you want TRUTH that will set you free of the Societal Control systems of religion and government.  This is different than deprogramming.  It's the omitted information that changes our outlook and puts us back in the driver's seat of our own fate. It is liberating in a positive manner, not in oppostion to something.  Defining yourself based on your opposition to an enemy is a weak and flawed way of developing an identity.  Instead, the Edda shows you who has been the originator of all positive innovation and religious concepts later co-opted and inverted by evil minded entities focused on controlling that which was superior to them.  You want to read those books. Do a search and find the PDFs.  Teach your children the truth. Take back your destiny through rediscovery of who you are.Get Dr Monzo's Whole Food Supplements for your 90 Essential Revitalizing Nutrients here:https://SemperFryLLC.comClick His Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Pods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/DisguisetheLimitsDon't be a schmoe, Support the Show!https://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersConsistent shows, Consistent effort.Want Dan's book or his Award winning hot sauces and spicy honey? Go here:https://SemperFryLLC.comJoin Dr. Glidden's Membership site:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealthCode: baalbusters for 25% OffBooks and Documentaries You Should Own:https://www.bannedbyamazon.com/Use Code: BBDan for 10% OffBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.

In this MUST-WATCH episode of Chicks on the Right, Josh Hammer—host of The Josh Hammer Show, Newsweek senior editor-at-large, and author of the new book Israel and Civilization—goes FULL SEND on the growing anti-Western, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic cancer infiltrating conservative spaces.  Tucker Carlson called Christian Zionists “the scum of the earth”—including Charlie Kirk, who prayed at the Western Wall quoting Genesis 12:3 just months before his tragic death. Candace Owens labeled Josh “subhuman filth” and twisted his words to smear him—is a defamation lawsuit coming? Nick Fuentes, Holocaust denier and racist, gets a friendly Tucker interview—while pro-Israel voices are silenced. JD Vance's inner circle raises red flags—but is he really a “crypto-groyper”? Josh weighs in.   Josh reveals never-before-heard details from his private group chat with Charlie Kirk—including the final Zoom call the night before Charlie's assassination, where they prepped pro-Israel talking points to fight campus anti-Semitism.   This isn't just drama. This is a battle for Western civilization itself. #TuckerCarlson #CandaceOwens #JoshHammer #CharlieKirk #NickFuentes #JDVance #ChicksOnTheRight #ConservativePodcast #Israel #Antisemitism #MegynKelly #BenShapiro #trump

A reflection of how the global system is being reset, from farm policies to digital money and programmable currencies with every part of human life is being forced into compliance with a new system. The shift from physical to programmable money marks the true end of the old world economy. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

There's now a run on gold and silver with global mints running dry as nations prepare for a bi-metallic reset precious metals are vanishing from the market as investors and nations rush to secure what's left before the next financial system emerges. Are we witnessing the beginning of the final hyperinflationary event and the end of fiat as we know it? ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

This week we talk about odd concert moments, Hades 2, Halls of Torment, Power Wash Simulator 2, Ball x Pit, Dungeons and Dragons, Frankenstein, Annie Hall, Now is Tomorrow, the Necronomicon, Mafia: The Old Country, King Sorrow, We Used to Live Here, the Scholastic Werewolf Book, Catan, Civilization 5, Feral History, Star Wars, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Paramount wants Warner Brothers, the Monster Mash movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo, Amazon games, Xbox makes a ridiculous demand, The Odyssey, Something is Killing the Children, Buck Rodgers, and Barry's Steamer: How to Cope with Boredom and Loneliness: A Guide for the Isolated. So do the mash, it's time for a GeekShock!

5pm: Largest Federal Workers Union Urges Dems to Cave on Government Shutdown, Revealing Cracks in Coalition // CNN’s Jake Tapper blames democratic senators for shutdown // Senate Leader John Thune goes berserk on senate floor // Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift // Amazon cuts more than 2,300 jobs in Washington state as part of broader layoffs // Amazon Plans to Replace More Than Half a Million Jobs With Robots // Bill Gates Admits That Climate Change 'Will Not Be the End of Civilization' // Bill Gates’ decades of climate doom-ism // Letters

Birthrates are declining worldwide, including in the US, Canada, and European nations, with some projections forecasting that 97% of the world's countries will have fertility rates too low to sustain their populations by 2100. This population deficit not only threatens economic growth and the well-being of older members but also limits opportunities for younger people to develop in thriving communities. These population declines are an overall disaster for civilization, human well-being, and survival. In a fascinating conversation with journalist Elizabeth Nickson, we examined some of the greatest pressures and roadblocks faced by young women today that lead to the deferment or rejection of parenthood.

What do conservatives like JD Vance and tech executives like Elon Musk have in common? They, like other pronatalists, want to “save civilization” by having more American babies. But it wasn't that long ago that some people wanted to save the world by limiting the number of kids being born. This week on the pod, we explore the surprising way eugenics plays a role in these two seemingly opposite fears.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: REASON: Bill Gates Admits That Climate Change 'Will Not Be the End of Civilization' WASHINGTON EXAMINER: FBI Arctic Frost Investigation Targeted 160 Republican Operatives, Lawmakers in Search of Election Crimes Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, October 29, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, what if the “messy middle” moments in your life—the stuff you'd rather sweep under the rug—are actually secret doorways to real creativity? Laura Munson, bestselling author and founder of Haven writing retreats, has wandered from Montana's wild woods to ancient stones in Ireland, and she's convinced that wonder isn't something you stumble across—it's something you can choose, even in the thick of heartbreak or change. Turns out, the story you've been telling yourself might just be the prologue. But here's the twist: what if your biggest breakthroughs actually start when you stop trying so hard to “be creative” and start letting yourself just be? There's a pretty wild story behind how Laura's own life detours unlocked something unexpected for her (and for the writers who show up at her retreats). Want to know what happens when you give yourself permission to wonder again? Stick around… In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how life's toughest challenges can unlock unexpected personal transformation and deeper self-awareness. Experience the unique ways writing retreats can ignite growth and unlock creative potential in your journey. Explore how embracing life's surprises can open new paths to creativity and self-expression. Cultivate a sense of wonder in everyday moments to enhance emotional resilience and bring fresh meaning to your life. Build resilience by learning how storytelling connects your experiences and strengthens your authentic voice. My special guest is LAURA MUNSON is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the novel Willa's Grove and the memoir This Is Not The Story You Think It Is. Founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats, she has been featured or published in Vanity Fair, Elle, Redbook, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times “Modern Love” column, The New York Times Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, and many others. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Early Show, WGN, NPR, London's This Morning, Australia's Sunrise, and other global media outlets. She lives in Whitefish, Montana. The key moments in this episode are:00:07:03 - The Power of Storytelling and Finding Safe Listeners 00:09:18 - Travel as a Catalyst for Wonder and Personal Transformation 00:13:05 - Embracing Awe and Travel to Ignite Curiosity and Wonder 00:15:50 - The Value of Being Present and Slowing Down Through Travel and Life 00:19:31 - Finding Your Unique Voice and Creativity by Reconnecting with Inner Truth 00:21:47 - Cultivating Wonder and Empathy as Foundations for Connection and Civilization 00:23:29 - Writing True and Listening Deeply: Pathways to Self-Discovery and Connection 00:25:02 - The Power of Vulnerability and Storytelling in Personal Growth 00:27:05 - Cultivating Mindfulness and Wonder Through Journaling 00:29:57 - Mindfulness and Creativity in a Fast-Paced, Tech-Driven World 00:31:02 - Origins and Purpose of Haven Writing Retreats 00:34:26 - Writing as a Therapeutic Tool for Emotional Clarity 00:37:07 - Discovering Your Natural Strengths with the Working Genius Assessment 00:37:41 - Embracing Wonder as a Vital Life Force 00:38:17 - Supporting Independent Bookstores and Creative Communities 00:39:11 - Choosing Wonder and Creativity in Life's Challenges Visit lauramunson.com to learn more about Laura Munson's writing, in-person retreats, and online community Haven Nest. Go to Haven Writing Retreats to find information and sign up for Laura Munson's transformative writing retreats in Montana and around the world. Purchase The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder by Laura Munson, preferably through independent bookstores or online at bookshop.org to support local booksellers. Access exclusive extended conversations and bonus content by becoming a Patreon supporter at patreon.com/aworldofdifference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Genesis to Geoengineering and the ancient law still controlling us connects Tesla's 3-6-9 sequence, the lost laws of the Elohim and the Babylonian debt system shaping our world today. Law, language and vibration form the invisible architecture of reality that can be bent for control. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

President Xi Jinping has called for giving full play to the role of the Palace Museum and turning it into an important window for the world to better understand Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, as he visited an exhibition marking the museum's 100th founding anniversary on Monday.Once China's imperial palace from 1420 to 1911, and also known as the Forbidden City, the Palace Museum was established in October 1925, when it opened to the public.Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived at the Palace Museum in Beijing at 10 am to visit the centennial exhibition.More than 200 carefully selected exhibits, including paintings, calligraphy, jade, bronzeware, gold artifacts, porcelain and architectural components, are on display, bearing witness to the splendid history and unbroken cultural lineage of the Chinese nation.Xi listened attentively to the explanations during his visit, pausing from time to time to observe the exhibits closely and inquire about relevant details.He said that the Palace Museum embodies the cultural genes of the Chinese nation and stands as a hallmark of Chinese civilization.Protecting the Palace Museum well and giving full play to its role is a matter of national importance and a glorious mission for those who work at the museum, he said.Xi encouraged the Palace Museum, which is at a new starting point in its centennial journey, to carry forward its fine traditions, stay committed to the principle that cultural relics belong to and serve the people, and further strengthen the protection and restoration of cultural relics.He also called for efforts to enhance adaptive utilization of cultural relics, making the Palace Museum an important base for patriotic education and a key window through which the world can gain a deeper understanding of Chinese civilization and the Chinese people.Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Li Shulei, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, also visited the exhibition.Titled A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum, the exhibition is in three parts: "A Lineage of Civilization", "A Century of Endeavor" and "Myriad Visions of Splendor". It opened on Sept 30 and will run until the year's end.centennial/senˈteniəl/adj.百年的lineage/ˈlɪniɪdʒ/n.脉络adaptive/əˈdæptɪv/adj.适应的、有适应能力的

1. A Future in Flames: Worldwide Wildfire Phenomenon and Historical Context. Danielle Clode's book, A Future in Flames, addresses wildfires (or bushfires in Australia) as a worldwide phenomenon challenging civilization in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The discussion emphasizes that bushfires are not solely a product of civilization but were present historically. Early European explorers, such as Captain Cook in 1770, frequently reported seeing fires along the Australian coast, often interpreting them as indicators of people ashore. Once explorers went ashore, some observed really intense fires that were clearly out of control. The sources highlight the long history of fire use by humans, focusing on Indigenous Australians. Prior to European settlement, Indigenous people used fire in various ways, including hunting, clearing movement passages, signaling, defense, and crucially, land management. They used fire selectively to stimulate new growth and promote grass for grazing prey. This land management system, perfected over more than 60,000 years, is known as "fire stick farming" and is integral to the Australian ecology. In contrast, early European settlers failed to apply these lessons well, often using fire indiscriminately merely to clear forests. While the land clearance supported the economy by regenerating grass for sheep, the uncontrolled fires became a serious problem relatively early in the colony's history. By 1851, settlers realized the severity of the issue, exemplified by events like Black Thursday (February 5, 1851), which featured extreme heat (47°C or 120+°F). 1864 QUEENSLAND

What if the true architecture of creation isn't chaos, but harmonic order revealed through sine waves, sacred geometry and the base-12 code of reality itself. Solar cycles and the revelation of DNA as the double-edged sword connecting divine resonance. Both the Fibonacci sequence and Merkabah geometry explain the rise and fall of civilizations and the coming reset. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

Text Our Show HostsPlease Help Us - Support TOPS Bunker as Low as 3$ mo. Click Here...!!!Hunter-Gatherer - TOPS Bunker Original Limited Series.The world wasn't always, concrete and steel. Once, a long time ago, the night sky was our ceiling. The forest was our shelter. The hunt, was our heartbeat. Before empires, before machines, before the grid… there was only man, his will, and the wild.“They” were the first survivors. The Hunter-Gatherers. Men and women who moved like shadows through endless forests. Tracking, foraging, trapping, fighting for every bite of life. They didn't need electricity. They didn't need convenience. And Survival, was their language.Then, came the cities. The noise. The illusion of safety. We forgot what it meant to live by instinct. We traded skills for comfort and electric light and for the glow of our screens. But comfort is fragile and when it crumbles, only the old ways remain.Imagine, the grid goes down. The world goes dark. The hum of the powerlines and Air Conditioners goes quiet. Civilization stumbles, and somewhere in that silence… something ancient stirs awake inside us. The pulse of the wild. The call of survival. The blood memory, of those who came before us.The future, now belongs to those who remember the past. Those who can track, and forage, and fight, for life itself. Those who can once again become ,the hunter-gatherer.Tonight, we dive into that world, as Jeremy, an avid Hunter, brings truth and reality to what it takes to be a Hunter-Gatherer during an SHTF event. If we want to survive, we must learn and master the lessons of our ancestors, and how their way of life may just be the key to surviving the collapse of our own.TOPSBunker.com Please Visit Our Affiliate Links to Find Great Preparedness Products:The Total Deer Hunter Manual - Field & Stream Flexibound BookHunting & Survival Manual - Field & Stream PaperbackSimplest Guide To Whitetail Deer Hunting - PaperbackThe Trappers Bible - Complete Guide - PaperbackBushnell Powerview 10x50mm Instafocus Binoculars RealtreeVortex Otics Solo 10x25mm Monocular Fog & Water ProofKNINE Outdoors Hunting Field Dress Kit 12 pcArcticShield Elite Cold-Weather Parka - RealTree EdgeArcticShield Heat Echo Sherpa Bib - RealTree EdgeWalkers Razor Slim Ultra Low Profile Electronic Hearing ProtectionWolf Tactical Drop-Leg Holster - Pistol Army GreenHotHands Body & Hand Super Warmers - 18hrs 10 PackHME 3-Color Camo Face Paint - No Glare Black Brown GreenNorth Mountain Gear Woodland Camo Ghillie Suit - 3D LeafMuddy 1-Person Huntsman Deluxe Tree Stand 17' Tall 300lb CapTLC Sport Hunting Blind Pop-Up 360 See Thru Design RealTreeMusicSupport the show

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Writer, editor, and founder of The Elysian, Elle Griffin joins me on Infinite Loops to discuss her vision for participatory capitalism, a world where ownership, reputation, and creativity are shared more broadly across society. We explore the evolution of capitalism from the industrial era to the networked age, how broad-based ownership could rebuild the middle class, why optimism is revolutionary, and how storytelling shapes our collective imagination. We also discuss how reputation is becoming a new form of capital and how writers can become architects of meaning in a world reshaped by AI and automation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm, that's interesting!," check out our Substack. Important Links: The Elysian Elle Griffin on X (Twitter) LinkedIn Website Elle's Novel Obscurity Show Notes: The New GI Bill for Stock Ownership Rethinking ESOPs, RSUs, and Equity for All The Founder's Dilemma: Risk, Ownership & Exit Tax Incentives for Employee Ownership A Tale of Two Experiments The Ownership Czar for the Day The Future of Work The State with Baby Bonds The Problem with Worth and Deserving The Power of Utopian Fiction The Currency of Belief and Reputation Empress of the World Question Books and References Mentioned: Obscurity; by Elle Griffin The Elysian; by Elle Griffin The Beginning of Infinity; by David Deutsch The Lessons of History; by Will & Ariel Durant The History of Civilization; by Will & Ariel Durant Why Greatness Can't Be Planned; by Kenneth O. Stanley Looking Backward; by Edward Bellamy Herland; by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Les Misérables; by Victor Hugo Frankenstein; by Mary Shelley The Republic; by Plato Das Kapital; by Karl Marx The Count of Monte Cristo; by Alexandre Dumas 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; by Jules Verne A Tale of Two Cities; by Charles Dickens White Mirror Stories; by Infinite Books    

Lionel unpacks the terrifying global blackout of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the "nervous system of the modern internet". This single "operational issue" resulted in 11 million reports of outages across 2500 companies, paralyzing banks, delivery apps, and educational platforms. Was this mass failure a simple DNS hiccup, or a deliberate digital war game—a test of the "kill switch," a security protocol that can instantly silence finance, logistics, and news? Lionel explores how we are being mapped for compliance and why society is becoming "deliberately psychopathic by design". Tune in to guard your information, guard your independence, and find out what to do when the digital heartbeat stop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOOD STAMPS STOPPING NOV 1? Don't buy the media panic, it's NOT riots, it's stricter work rules & no more free handouts for illegals. Up to 42M on SNAP/EBT face cuts. New rule changes require able-bodied persons must work 20 hrs/week or lose benefits. States pay more now increasing to 75%, it was 50/50 as feds cut $186B. Watch PA for riots hoax proof. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast

Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes us deep into the heart of biblical fatherhood, cultural leadership, and scriptural wisdom. This episode explores how Christian fathers shape not only their families—but civilizations—and why it's urgent to recover this foundational role in a collapsing culture.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the family is the nucleus of civilization and missionHow fathers shape societal stability from the ground upWhat Proverbs 8 reveals about wisdom and ChristWhy the law of Christ, not the 10 Commandments, should govern our livesWhat the THINK Method is and how it transforms your Bible studyWhy John Stonestreet is right about the image of God and resisting tech idolatryHow to respond when you fall back into sin you swore offThat George Bernard Shaw wanted humans to justify their existence—and why only Jesus canJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society:The premier fellowship for Christian men building strong legacies of biblical leadership, worldview clarity, and godly accountability.

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett examine the Enlightenment's philosophical transformation from medieval religious to modern mechanistic worldviews, analyzing French rationalist, British empirical, and German romantic traditions that fundamentally shaped contemporary Western civilization and thought. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | SHOPIFY The right technology reshapes politics and culture toward freedom and prosperity. Zcash—the "machinery of freedom"—delivers unstoppable private money through encryption. When your wealth is unseen, it's unseizable. Download Zashi wallet and follow @genzcash to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/genzcash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/cognitive⁠⁠ -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (00:15) The Enlightenment (00:50) Defining the Enlightenment - 18th Century Philosophic Breakthrough (01:06) Why the Enlightenment is Hard to Comprehend Today (01:30) Living Off Systems Created by Smarter Earlier Eras (02:37) Living in a World Created by the Enlightenment (03:19) The Enlightenment as an Open Source Toolkit (04:00) Spenglerian Analysis of the Enlightenment (04:30) Ancient World Parallels - Greece and Rome (05:00) Life-Affirming and Life-Denying Phases of Civilization (05:48) The Axial Age - India, China, and Islam (06:52) Every Civilization Doubts Its Old Religion (07:30) Disintegration Since the Enlightenment (17:35) Sponsors Zcash | Shopify (20:18) 17th Century Context & 30 Years War (56:00) British, German & French Enlightenment Discussion (02:05:20) Tolstoy and the Limits of Rationalism (02:06:27) 19th Century Balance - Technology vs Romantic Subjectivism (02:07:15) Transition from French to German Enlightenment (02:08:00) Eastern Europe and Enlightened Despots (02:08:30) Next Video Preview - 18th Century Regime Europe (02:09:00) The Rational Elite Problem (02:10:29) Intelligence vs Character (02:11:00) The Bell Curve and Overproduction of Mids (02:12:18) Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average penis: smaller than you think, more complex than you know. Michael Regilio gets to the meat of the matter here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1225On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The penis first evolved roughly 425 million years ago as a more precise method of fertilization — allowing species to reproduce efficiently when eggs were protected inside the body.Humans are unique among mammals for losing the penis bone and spines, evolving instead toward smooth anatomy and longer lovemaking tied to emotional intimacy.Modern men experience anxiety over penis size — despite studies showing the global average is about 5.16 inches and 85% of women report satisfaction with their partner's size.Pornography, camera tricks, and unrealistic media images distort expectations, fueling insecurity and demand for enhancement products that often solve imaginary problems.Confidence, care, and education matter more than size — regular exercise, stress reduction, hydration, and pelvic floor training (Kegels) improve both sexual health and self-esteem.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube, and check out War Bar, his new comedy special!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Rugiet: 15% off: rugiet.com, code JORDANArticle: $50 off first purchase of $100 or more: article.com/jordanZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanApretude: Learn more: Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340Shopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 131 What is civilization? What is it based on? In the biggest picture, there are three fundamental pillars to civilization: truth, justice, and love. (You'll notice how Biblical this is.) Truth allows us to make real, meaningful strides, and reality will punish us if we fail to keep to it. Justice is necessary to keep people functioning together and working for their society and the American Dream. But these must also be pursued with an orientation toward love, not enmity, if we are to foster a civilization instead of a tribalistic warzone. Join host James Lindsay for this important episode of New Discourses Bullets where he lays out these three crucial pillars of civilization. Latest from New Discourses Press! The Queering of the American Child: https://queeringbook.com/ Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2025 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #civilization

More To The Story: Bill McKibben isn't known for his rosy outlook on climate change. Back in 1989, the environmentalist wrote The End of Nature, which is considered the first mainstream book warning of global warming's potential effects on the planet. His writing on climate change has been described as “dark realism.” But McKibben has recently let a little light shine through thanks to the dramatic growth of renewable energy, particularly solar power. In his new book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization, McKibben argues that the planet is experiencing the fastest energy transition in history from fossil fuels to solar and wind—and that transition could be the start of something big. On this week's More To The Story, McKibben sits down with host Al Letson to examine the rise of solar power, how China is leapfrogging the United States in renewable energy use, and the real reason the Trump administration is trying to kill solar and wind projects around the country.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick with help from Artis Curiskis | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Listen: Will the National Parks Survive Trump? (Reveal)Read: Rooftop Solar Is a Miracle. Why Are We Killing It With Red Tape? (Mother Jones)Read: Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization (W.W. Norton & Company) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Bad guys have become a trend. Some of the heroes in popular classics like director Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Meet John Doe, or It's a Wonderful Life were seen as corny. Yet, during the holiday, they are still fan favorites. Yet, guys like alleged killer Luigi Mangione have a bigger fan base than most Hollywood actors...

The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Birthrates are falling across the world, threatening the future of civilization. In a thoughtful exchange with journalist Elizabeth Nickson, the discussion explores why modern culture steers young adults away from marriage and parenthood, the economic and emotional costs of this shift, and the deep longing many feel for family and connection in an age of decline...

Victor Davis Hanson- Reactionary, Neo-Confederate Portland.  Everywhere Islam gains power, Civilization collapses. 5 X Clips. Everywhere Islam gains power, Civilization collapses Victor Davis Hanson- Reactionary, Neo-Confederate Portland Post Islam Invasion  @IslamInvasion “Peace when weak, conquest when strong.” The pattern is clear, patience until power, then submission by force. Fourteen hundred years prove it, Sharia does not knock, it takes.   Post Bob @Shariakill Everywhere Islam gain power, Civilization collapse   Reactionary, Neo-Confederate Portland 16 Comments / October 6, 2025 Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness In blue cities across America—Portland, Oregon, especially—often violent protesters now seek to surround ICE facilities to stop federal officers from fulfilling their assigned and legal duties of arresting illegal aliens. Some 10 million or more illegal aliens were allowed to enter the U.S. during the Biden years—illegally and thus without criminal or health checks. Neither Antifa nor liberal urban America objected to such a flagrant disregard for the law. But both are now as intent on obstructing the legal enforcement of the law as they were earlier in favor of its illegal non-enforcement. Much less did they care about the consequences of sending millions of foreign nationals into cities and counties where they swamped social services, spiked crime, and flooded emergency rooms and schools. ICE has repeatedly presented data that show in its first rounds of deportations, it is concentrating on removing either criminal illegal aliens or those who have already been processed with deportation orders, somewhere between 70 and 90 percent of all current apprehensions. No matter. Left-wing protesters are swarming ICE headquarters in Portland to violently oppose all deportations, even those of known criminals and those who have already exhausted efforts to remain here illegally. Why? The Democratic Party apparat knows that the public wants both secure borders and deportations of illegal aliens. Indeed, in part, it lost an election by its open-borders advocacy. But Democrat officials feel that if street thugs like Antifa can surround and besiege ICE facilities in Portland, Oregon, then deportations will stop. Then, a de facto amnesty will follow for millions who entered the U.S. illegally—and will soon become Democratic constituents. As a result, they do not fully enforce the law when thugs attack federal law enforcement. Antifa and its spin-off groups favor the night, when they try to block all entries and exits of ICE vehicles and personnel, and can commit their violence with greater anonymity. The masked rioters assault anyone in their way. They count on exemption from punishment for committing violence against federal officers through the goodwill or indifference of kindred local and state officials who hate the Trump administration more than they respect the law. An Orwellian scenario follows in which federal officers are attacked by Antifa, which in turn counts on the non-intervention of local police. Summed up: the city of Portland's armed officers are in a de facto proxy war with their federal counterparts—in our version of something out of 1860, on the eve of a real civil war. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek feel their constituents want open borders and thus should have the right in their own city and state to do as they please—and federal law be damned. But by doing so, both the Democrat Party officialdom and the street armies of Antifa are on the proverbial wrong side of history. America for almost 200 years has already decided, in formal law and court rulings, that no local or state entity can disrupt the enforcement of federal laws or usurp Washington's powers. To do so with impunity would unravel the American nation in short order. We know that from our own violent history. Andrew Jackson, in 1832, like Trump, threatened to send troops to stop South Carolina's nullification of federal tariff laws. America fought a Civil War over Confederate states' efforts to ignore federal law and confiscate or occupy federal property within their state jurisdictions. As late as 1963, Alabama Governor George Wallace thought he could nullify federal law by using his state guard to deny black students' enrollment in the University of Alabama—until the Kennedy administration federalized all state troopers and sent in additional federal troops. So what we are witnessing in Portland—and elsewhere—is a neo-Confederate attempt to supersede federal law and, in reactionary fashion, invoke states' and cities' rights. Oregon and Portland believe that they are more moral than the federal government and thus have a natural right to side with street mobs by both not enforcing their own laws against Antifa violence and ignoring the innate civil rights of ICE personnel. The latter are denied freedom of movement, association, and the ability to fulfill their job duties by what has turned out to be a near city-sanctioned siege of their facilities. The Democrats are fine with all this. They think the violence against ICE will be portrayed daily as general chaos by their allied media. Thus, the proverbial people who keep clear of the siege and its detritus will simply want all the bother to go away—and supposedly blame those enforcing, not breaking, the law. In sum, the Democratic Party is the official face of the left. Antifa provides the street shock troops, and the media serves as its propaganda arm. So, the left-wing logic is to allow the violence and siege to continue in a “safe space” for Antifa. A strapped ICE will supposedly eventually shut down operations and move on. And any violence that occurs can be chalked up to Trump's federal government “baiting” Portlanders. The reigning moralistic assumption is that ceding territory to terrorists, not enforcing local and state laws, and nullifying federal statutes are all small prices to pay for the larger projection of chaos and violence that can be blamed on Trump. Such thinking entails utter indifference to any Portlanders who live near the siege and are nightly subjected to constant disruptions, harassment, and occasional violence. Do these law-abiding residents have fewer civil rights than the lawbreaking armies of the night? In contrast, the use of federal troops to stop the siege of ICE facilities will remind the violent protesters of the left that their neo-Confederate tactics will not work, but instead subject them to arrest and federal indictments. Bringing in federal forces to uphold the law will also protect the rights of ICE personnel and neighborhood residents to live in peace and security and have their constitutional protections secured. Not all American citizens are Portlanders, but all Portland citizens are Americans. In other words, both Antifa and the appeasing Oregon officials are our new neo-Confederate secessionists. They feel that their states are now autonomous entities that are still entitled to federal money but not obligated to follow federal laws. Portland also reminds us of the recent utter incoherence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. On the one hand, she pleads for federal dollars to restore her city's burned-out neighborhoods due to her own incompetence and neglect, while on the other hand actively obstructs the federal government from enforcing immigration laws in her own city. For a party that has been quick to shout “insurrection,” it is ironic that Democrats and their useful, though violent, Antifa insurrectionists are in rebellion against the federal government and its agents. It is hard to know which is worse—the Antifa thug who nightly tries to injure a federal officer, or the sanctimonious neo-Confederate official who empowers him to keep trying?

Time will tell if Democrats commitment to funding illegal aliens' health insurance and Antifa riots against cops and ICE agents in crime-ridden American cities is a winner for them. President Trump is leaning in unapologetically to securing law and order, not funding illegal alien health care, and calling out the growing assassination culture of the Democrats. Erin Maguire, Republican strategist breaks it down as the does each week on Monday's with Maguire. If you're having a hard time sorting out health insurance - with deadlines for enrollment coming up - Stigall invited his friend John Rhulman to explain what you need to know if you're on Obamacare and other pertinent information. And as we approach the two year anniversary of the deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, "Jews for Jesus" Rabbi and author of The Dragon's Prophecy joins us to explain the theology behind the growing hostility amongst some "conservative" podcasters toward Israel. And Josh Hammer, attorney and author of "Israel and Civilization" weighs in as well as comments on SCOTUS and lower court rulings on President Trump's use of the National Guard in major cities. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Granger and AntMan revisit a decades-old prediction that’s resurfacing online — an MIT study from 1972 claiming society could collapse by 2040. The two dig into what that actually means, what the researchers got right and wrong, and how changing population trends might be shaping the future faster than we realize. From the idea of socialism as a global “solution” to declining birth rates and the rise of technology, the conversation moves from history to the present day. Granger shares stories from his travels, including a talk with a Venezuelan Uber driver, as they unpack why grand theories about saving the world always seem to ignore human nature. But the heart of the episode isn’t fear — it’s faith. Granger points back to Scripture, reminding listeners that no matter what predictions come true, God’s plan doesn’t change. Whether the world lasts another fifteen years or a thousand, our mission remains the same: to live for Christ and share His gospel in the time we’re given.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.