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Even though the media tries to obscure the issue, worsening blackouts, fuel shortages, and humanitarian conditions in Cuba are the direct result of intensified U.S. sanctions under President Donald Trump, including threats of tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island. Jimmy describes these measures as collective punishment aimed at collapsing Cuba's government, comparing them to past U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela and accusing corporate media of omitting the role of the long-standing embargo.  Jimmy draws parallels between U.S. policy toward Cuba and Israel's siege of Gaza, claiming both represent deliberate economic warfare against civilian populations. The episode concludes by describing a history of CIA propaganda against Cuba, asserting that economic pressure—not internal policy failures—is primarily responsible for the country's current crisis. Plus segments on Israel's role in the recent South American fires, Bill Maher addressing his feud with Jimmy Kimmel and Erika Kirk's latest lie exposed by Candace Owens. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Kurt Metzger, Baron Cohen and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and co-host Captain Logun break down major shifts in the gaming industry, from the continued collapse of live service games to why PlayStation's latest State of Play generated so much momentum. The episode examines Overwatch's platform reset, sustainability challenges facing games as a service, and how third-party marketing can make multiplatform releases feel exclusive. The discussion also looks at Xbox's evolving strategy, the role of optics in platform perception, and what these trends mean for players across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Additional conversations cover early reactions to upcoming titles, Remedy's Control universe, the risks and rewards of remasters and experimentation, and growing concerns around game preservation and long-term access to digital libraries.

We have reached a stage of ascension where long-held beliefs, trusted structures, and familiar narratives are being questioned. As old systems begin to fall away, what once felt stable can suddenly feel uncertain or exposed.This collective phase can resemble a dark night of the soul, where foundations shift and reality itself seems to wobble. Join me as I share what is unfolding now, and explain the transformation within human consciousness.

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Bold and the Beautiful spoilers show that next week kicks off with a major health scare for Eric Forrester (John McCook), under pressure from Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) to finalize his designs for Logan. Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) tries to convince Eric to seek medical help as his health deteriorates, adding more stress to her already strained situation due to the secret she shares with Eric and Katie Logan (Heather Tom).  B&B spoilers reveal that Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) learn from Bill and Katie that Eric is Katie's secret lead designer. This revelation leads to a confrontation between Ridge and Eric, with devastating consequences for both the Forrester and Spencer families. Meanwhile, Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) discloses Eric's secret to Hope Logan (Annika Noelle), leading to heightened tension and drama.  The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers indicate that Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) eavesdrops on a conversation between Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace), further complicating their messy relationship.  B&B spoilers hint that Eric finally comes clean to Ridge and Brooke, raising questions about his health and his decision to join Logan. This week's episodes promise a rollercoaster of emotions, secrets, and revelations on Bold and the Beautiful, making it a must-watch for all soap opera fans.  This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for the #1 Soap Opera Channel, Soap Dirt. Visit our Bold and the Beautiful section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/bold-and-the-beautiful/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/bold-and-the-beautiful-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

The Donald Trump administration has imposed an extreme oil blockade to prevent Cuba from getting fuel from any country. Marco Rubio wants to collapse the economy, causing millions of civilians to starve and suffer in order to overthrow the revolutionary Cuban government. Ben Norton explains the monstrous history of US imperialism and its siege of Cuba. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ykeYsIRqKQ Topics 0:00 US oil blockade of Cuba 1:09 USA starves Cuban women & children 2:23 Interview with Cuban mother 3:57 Far-right Miami Congress members 4:40 Shutting down Cuba's free universities 5:41 US blockade is illegal 6:06 Trump threatens tariffs on oil sellers 6:40 US empire attacks international law 7:48 US war on Cuban Revolution 8:08 Goal: "Hunger, desperation, & overthrow" 9:29 Trump's war on Cuba 10:25 (CLIP) Marco Rubio wants regime change 10:58 Marco Rubio, warmonger in chief 12:42 Miami Mafia wants to exploit Cuba 13:16 Narco Rubio's links to drugs 15:12 Trump admin attacks Cuba 16:13 Trump executive order on Cuba 17:05 Monroe to Donroe Doctrine 17:57 Russia vows to send Cuba oil 18:43 USA seizes oil tankers 19:26 (CLIP) Trump vows to steal oil tankers 20:09 China supports Cuba 21:30 US-China trade 22:01 Will Brazil help Cuba? 22:34 Mexico is in a tough spot 23:35 US attack on Venezuela 24:26 World opposes US embargo (UN votes) 26:12 US threatens secondary sanctions 27:28 How the embargo works 29:24 Gains of the Cuban Revolution 30:56 Extremist Miami Congress members 31:36 US politicians call to asphyxiate Cuba 32:06 US corporate colonization 33:33 US imperialism 34:24 Outro

Ilan Goldenberg of J Street hosted a live briefing featuring two leading Iran experts who examined the current state of the protests, how President Trump's threats of intervention are being perceived inside Iran, and the policy options currently available to the United States.Nate Swanson is director of Iran Strategy Project at the Atlantic Council. He has served as a senior advisor on Iran policy across multiple administrations, most recently as Director for Iran at the National Security Council.Negar Mortazavi is a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy and the editor and host of The Iran Podcast. An award-winning journalist and political commentator, she has covered Iranian affairs and U.S. policy towards Iran for 15 years.

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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this electrifying continuation of his conversation with geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, Tom dives into the forces shaping the next era of global power. From the much-debated Thucydides' Trap and the real state of China's future to America's political and demographic crossroads, this episode is a masterclass in understanding the seismic shifts rocking our world. Peter Zeihan makes a compelling case for why China's rise might not be the threat many fear, citing geopolitical bottlenecks, demographic crises, and internal political strife. The conversation then takes a sharp, honest look at America's own challenges—from aging demographics and political party chaos to the hard realities of reindustrialization and immigration reform. Along the way, Tom Bilyeu and Peter Zeihan examine the impact of social media on truth, the lessons (and perils) of historical mass migrations, and whether technology can rescue countries facing population decline. Get ready to have your assumptions challenged and your worldview expanded with practical insights on what's really at stake for the future of nations. Whether you're interested in economics, politics, or the fate of entire civilizations, you won't want to miss this wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion! Website: https://zeihan.comFree Newsletter: https://zeihan.com/newsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/PeterZeihanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeihanOnGeopolitics What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Blocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impact Thucydides' Trap, China collapse, U.S. global power, demographic decline, Xi Jinping purges, Chinese military, First Island Chain, U.S. Navy, Japanese alliances, one-child policy, population overcount, industrialization, Han Chinese, civilizational collapse, warlords, agricultural dependence, U.S.-China relations, globalization, reindustrialization, NAFTA, industrial policy, political chaos, American demographics, immigration reform, labor shortages, party realignment, social media impact, media regulation, assimilation, European immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the "MAGA King" losing his grip? Just as the 2026 Midterm season heats up, Trump has ignited a global firestorm by posting a controversial, AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes. While the White House dismisses it as "fake outrage," critics say it's a desperate attempt to distract from a "tanking" approval rating and an economy struggling under the weight of persistent inflation and controversial tariffs.In this deep dive, we peel back the layers of:The Truth Social Post: Why Trump shared the @XERIAS_X video and the immediate fallout during Black History Month.The 2026 Midterm "Rigging" Blueprint: We analyze the recent FBI seizure of 2020 ballots in Fulton County and Trump's calls for federal takeovers of state elections.The Technofascist Web: Explosive new emails linking Jeffrey Epstein to Silicon Valley venture funds (Valar Ventures/Peter Thiel) and the rise of the surveillance state.Is this the beginning of the end for the MAGA momentum, or just another Tuesday in 2026?Stay Informed:

Something extraordinary just happened in Japan... but of course no one is paying attention!A ruling party written off as tired and scandal-plagued didn't just win - they delivered a generational landslide. Taaka Ichi, Japan's first female Prime Minister, led her Liberal Democrats into a victory so complete that the opposition straight up imploded (see: winning 2/3 of Parliament). At the center of the dust cloud stands a leader arguing Japan must harden itself for a dangerous world: rebuild industry, rearm, and rely on no one but itself. This isn't incremental politics. It's a bet on national revival. If it works, Japan will change the global balance. If it fails, the country may well collapse. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction (01:03) - The Significance of the Recent Japanese Election(03:11) - Analyzing the LDP's Historic Victory(07:37) - The Collapse of the Opposition(13:39) - Public Opinion and Political Dynamics(27:52) - Constraints and Challenges for Taaka Ichi(35:13) - Taaka Ichi's Vision for Japan(36:39) - Japan's National Crisis and Self-Reliance(38:38) - Economic and Defense Strategies(40:46) - Comparing Policies: Omics vs. Maji 2.0(45:51) - Challenges and Constraints(57:49) - Energy and Industrial Policies(01:04:53) - Geopolitical Dynamics and China's Influence(01:11:16) - Conclusion and Future Outlook--Referenced in the Show:Tobias substack - https://observingjapan.substack.com/Tobias book - https://www.amazon.com/Iconoclast-Shinzo-Abe-New-Japan/dp/1787383105--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Lars van der Zande, founder and CEO/technical architect of Inkwell Finance, for what Lars describes as his first-ever podcast appearance. The conversation covers a wide range of blockchain infrastructure topics, including Lars's work with Sui and Solana blockchains, the innovative capabilities of Ika's programmatic wallets and blockchain of signatures, and how Inkwell Finance is building revenue-based financing solutions for on-chain entities—from AI agents to protocols. They explore the evolving landscape of crypto regulation, the merging of traditional finance with blockchain technology, the future of decentralized legal systems, and how the user experience barrier is being lowered through technologies that eliminate constant transaction signing. Lars also discusses Inkwell's embedded financing approach and their pre-seed fundraising round.Links mentioned:- Inkwell's website: inkwell.finance- Inkwell on Twitter: @__inkwell- Lars on Twitter: @LMVDZandeTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Inkwell Finance and Technical Architecture02:06 Understanding Sui and Solana: Blockchain Dynamics05:55 The Role of Ika in Inkwell Finance11:51 Leviathan: Revenue Generation and Financing in Crypto17:38 The Future of AI Agents and Programmatic Wallets23:23 Smart Contracts: Legal Implications and Future Directions25:06 The Future of Inqvil Finance25:42 Decentralization and Its Evolution27:32 The Merging of Traditional and Crypto Systems29:33 Global Financial Dynamics and Market Reactions31:48 The Collapse of Traditional Financial Systems32:46 Jurisdictional Shifts in the Crypto World33:59 Legal Systems and Blockchain Integration35:57 On-Chain Credit and Financial Opportunities39:29 The Role of AI in Finance41:30 Learning from Peer-to-Peer Lending History43:14 Disruption in Insurance and Risk Management44:54 On-Chain vs Off-Chain Data46:54 The Evolution of the Internet and Blockchain49:12 Future Subscription Models in BlockchainKey Insights1. Ika's Revolutionary Blockchain Signature Technology: Lars discovered Ika, a blockchain of signatures built on Sui that enables any blockchain transaction to be signed without revealing the underlying message. Using patented 2PC MPC technology, Ika splits key shares across validators and encrypts them in transit, performing complex cryptographic operations that allow smart contracts on Sui to generate signatures for transactions on any other blockchain. This eliminates the need to build separate smart contracts on each blockchain, fundamentally changing how cross-chain interactions work and opening possibilities for truly interoperable decentralized applications.2. Programmatic Wallets vs Traditional Wallets: Traditional wallets like MetaMask require manual user approval for every transaction through a front-end interface, but Ika's D-wallet introduces programmatic wallets with policy-based controls embedded in smart contracts. These wallets can execute transactions based on predetermined conditions checked against on-chain data like Oracle prices, without requiring individual user signatures. For example, a Bitcoin D-wallet can hold native Bitcoin without wrapping or bridging to a custodian, and smart contract policies determine when and how that Bitcoin can be transferred, creating unprecedented security and automation possibilities for decentralized finance.3. Inkwell's Revenue-Based Financing Model: Inkwell Finance is building Leviathan, a revenue-based financing platform for on-chain entities including protocols, AI agents, and individual traders with verifiable track records. Borrowers receive capital based on their on-chain performance metrics like sharp ratio and drawdown, with loan repayment automatically deducted from their revenue stream. The profit split structure allocates approximately 60% to borrowers, 30% to lenders, and 10% split between Inkwell and integrating platforms. This creates a sustainable lending model where flight risk is minimized through D-wallet policy controls that restrict how borrowed capital can be used.4. Wallet-as-a-Protocol and the Future of User Experience: The crypto industry is moving toward embedded wallet solutions that eliminate the friction of traditional wallet management, with Wallet-as-a-Protocol representing the next evolution beyond services like Privy and Dynamic. Unlike current embedded wallets that lock users into specific applications, Wallet-as-a-Protocol enables single sign-on across multiple applications while users maintain control of their keys. Combined with app-sponsored gas fees, this approach allows non-crypto-native users to interact with blockchain applications without knowing they're using crypto, removing the biggest barrier to mainstream adoption and creating web2-like user experiences on web3 infrastructure.5. AI Agents as Financial Entities: AI agents are emerging as revenue-generating entities with on-chain transaction histories that create verifiable track records for creditworthiness assessment. Inkwell Finance is specifically targeting this market, recognizing that AI agents will need wallets and capital to operate effectively. The programmatic nature of D-wallets pairs perfectly with AI agents, as policy controls can restrict agent behavior to specific smart contract interactions, preventing unauthorized fund transfers while allowing automated trading or revenue generation. This creates a new category of borrower that operates 24/7 with completely transparent performance metrics, fundamentally different from traditional loan recipients.6. Cross-Chain Liquidity Without Asset Transfer: Ika's technology enables users to take loans against revenue generated on one blockchain and deploy that capital on entirely different blockchains without moving their original liquidity positions. For instance, someone earning yield on Sui's Fusol protocol could borrow against that revenue stream and deploy capital on Solana opportunities, effectively creating multiple on-chain businesses that generate their own credit scores and revenue to service debt. This ability to read state across different blockchains from within smart contracts opens possibilities for multi-chain strategies that don't require withdrawing capital from productive positions, maximizing capital efficiency across the entire crypto ecosystem.7. The Convergence of Traditional Finance and Crypto Infrastructure: The regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving with initiatives like the Genius Act and Clarity Act creating frameworks where traditional financial systems merge with crypto infrastructure through mechanisms like stablecoins backed by US treasuries. Companies are increasingly establishing entities in the United States to access capital networks and Delaware's established legal framework while issuing tokens through jurisdictions like Switzerland. This hybrid approach, combined with emerging concepts like Gabriel Shapiro's "cybernetic agreements" that make smart contract parameters legally enforceable in traditional courts, suggests the future isn't pure decentralization but rather a sophisticated integration of on-chain and off-chain legal and financial systems.

In Davos last month, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lamented what he called “the end of a pleasant fiction.” That notion has is hard to fathom yet impossible to ignore. For decades, the United States did not merely wield power. It framed power in moral terms. Legitimacy. Integrity. Rules. Whether we always lived up to those words is one question. Whether we still speak them with credibility is another. In this solo reflection, Corey Nathan explores what it means when America is no longer the country that lends moral language to the world order, but the country other nations feel compelled to hedge against. From Tocqueville's warning about democratic withdrawal to Jonathan Rauch's analysis of patrimonialism, from Lincoln's humility to the theological posture of the National Prayer Breakfast, this episode wrestles with a turning point. If the pleasant fiction is over, what replaces it? Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion What This Episode Explores The End of a Moral Vocabulary For generations, American power was framed in moral language. Integrity and legitimacy were not just strategic tools but aspirations. Today, that language lands differently, not as calling card but as indictment. From Moral Order to Patrimonialism Drawing on the work of Jonathan Rauch, this episode examines what happens when public power begins to resemble personal property. Loyalty replaces rules. Access depends on fealty. Markets and institutions begin to read the room rather than uphold neutral principles. The National Prayer Breakfast and Theological Posture A prayer breakfast is meant to orient upward in humility. When reverence bends inward, the shift is not merely stylistic. It is theological. Tocqueville's Warning Democracy's danger may not arrive as sudden tyranny but as gradual withdrawal. Citizens retreat into private grievance. Moral discipline erodes. Individualism curdles into narcissism. The Comforting Assumption About Ourselves Nearly every white pastor today believes they would have stood with Martin Luther King Jr. The question is not whether that belief is sincere. The question is whether it would have been true. The Choice Before Citizens The world is already adjusting. Allies hedge. Middle powers collaborate. The question now belongs to citizens, not prime ministers. Withdrawal is understandable. It is not inevitable. Why This Matters Now The loss at stake is not only status but trust. If the pleasant fiction required tending, then its collapse requires responsibility. Renewal, if it comes, will not arrive through taunts or spectacle. It will be decided by habits, by courage, by whether citizens retreat or step forward. Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials... Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Gratitude as well to Village Square for coming alongside us in this work and helping foster better civic dialogue. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Final Thought The question is not who we would like to identify with in the story. The question is where our words, positions, and actions actually place us. Go talk some politics and religion. Step forward. With gentleness and respect.

This week's episode is a Valentine's Day warning and a cultural temperature check. Romance scams are surging ahead of February 14, so if he says he loves you but needs a wire transfer, please log out. A year into Trump's term, some voters are saying Biden was better, while Hasan Piker sparks debate by saying he would vote third party over a Gavin Newsom versus JD Vance matchup. TMZ reportedly received a second chilling note involving Savannah Guthrie's mom. Canada is reeling after a tragic event at a school and home, and Affirm now wants to offer Buy Now, Pay Later for rent because apparently even survival comes in installments. Gen Z becomes the first generation to score lower on IQ tests than their parents. Super Bowl ratings are strong with a Bad Bunny boost, Britney Spears reportedly sells her entire music catalog, James Van Der Beek passes away at 48 after a cancer battle, and Cardi B steps into her Little Miss Drama era while Stefon Diggs posts cryptic messages after the Super Bowl loss. Love, politics, pop culture, and a gentle reminder to use discernment. IG: itswista IG/Substack: wordswithwista

‘Authority is like virginity. Once it's gone, it's gone' – that's just one of the damning quotes about Keir Starmer that Tim Shipman has extracted from sources inside the Labour government. Much of Starmer's bad luck this week is arguably of his own making, so why is he seemingly so bad at being the Prime Minister? For this week's Edition, host Lara Prendergast is joined by political editor Tim Shipman, associate editor – and Conservative peer – Toby Young, and the broadcaster Guto Harri, who – as a former director of communications at Number Ten himself – knows a thing or two about the brutal reality of being at the heart of government. As well as Starmer's torrid week, they discuss: why defence minister Al Carns of the 2024 intake is being talked up as a potential successor to Starmer; whether Kemi Badenoch has improved as Tory leader – and can she avoid being the Iain Duncan-Smith of the 2020s; how the Epstein files have proven royal biographer Andrew Lownie right; why we are seeing a boom in children's toys for adults and whether it matters; what the panellists make of the new Wuthering Heights adaptation; and finally, is there anything wrong with a man wearing a wig?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I open the Akashic Records and Spirit brings through a message from Starship. I channel guidance about New Earth, the collapse of old systems, and an impactful experience I had this week visiting my father at his nursing home that reminded me how sacred the small moments in our lives are.   Whenever you feel called to listen to this episode is the right time – if you feel drawn here, regardless of the date, there is medicine for you.   I'm so excited to invite you to a FREE breathwork and healing experience I'm co-hosting with my friend Erica Kelly @lilacroad   This free event is on February 17th at 1pm AST (12 noon EST). Replay will be available if you can't show up live. Grab your seat HERE (invite your friends!!)  

‘Authority is like virginity. Once it's gone, it's gone' – that's just one of the damning quotes about Keir Starmer that Tim Shipman has extracted from sources inside the Labour government. Much of Starmer's bad luck this week is arguably of his own making, so why is he seemingly so bad at being the Prime Minister? For this week's Edition, host Lara Prendergast is joined by political editor Tim Shipman, associate editor – and Conservative peer – Toby Young, and the broadcaster Guto Harri, who – as a former director of communications at Number Ten himself – knows a thing or two about the brutal reality of being at the heart of government. As well as Starmer's torrid week, they discuss: why defence minister Al Carns of the 2024 intake is being talked up as a potential successor to Starmer; whether Kemi Badenoch has improved as Tory leader – and can she avoid being the Iain Duncan-Smith of the 2020s; how the Epstein files have proven royal biographer Andrew Lownie right; why we are seeing a boom in children's toys for adults and whether it matters; what the panellists make of the new Wuthering Heights adaptation; and finally, is there anything wrong with a man wearing a wig?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you Elizabeth Raven, Marg KJ, M Hope, Vicki Feeback, Ann Garner, and many others for tuning into my live video! * Donald Trump poll number are plummeting in evert demographic: . [More]* ICE violently terrorized victim details her ordeal:* The Cuba Crisis Isn't Ideology — It's Decades of U.S. Economic Sabotage: Cuba's economic collapse is not simply ideology at work. Decades of U.… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Today on Astronomy Daily: Astronomers have witnessed something extraordinary in the Andromeda Galaxy — a massive star that simply vanished, collapsing into a brand-new black hole without the usual supernova fireworks. We cover the SpaceX Crew-12 launch to the ISS, Europe's powerful Ariane 64 flying for the first time with Amazon satellites aboard, another booster anomaly for ULA's Vulcan rocket, a bizarre inside-out planetary system that defies formation models, and NASA's plan to rescue the Swift observatory from orbital decay. Timestamped Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Astronomy Daily 01:30 — SpaceX Crew-12 launches to the ISS 04:00 — Star vanishes in Andromeda — a black hole is born 08:30 — Europe's Ariane 64 flies for the first time 10:30 — Vulcan rocket suffers repeat booster anomaly 13:00 — The bizarre inside-out planetary system of LHS 1903 15:30 — NASA's Swift observatory fights for survival 17:30 — Sign-off and how to stay connected Key Links •       NASA Crew-12 Blog: nasa.gov/blogs/commercialcrew •       Vanishing Star Study (Science): doi.org/10.1126/science.adt4853 •       Inside-Out Planet Study (Science): doi.org/10.1126/science.adl2348 •       NASA Swift Observatory: nasa.gov/swift •       Show Website: astronomydaily.io •       Social Media: @AstroDailyPod on all platformsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Cuba is running out of fuel. Airlines can no longer reliably refuel on the island, blackouts are spreading, tourism is drying up, and analysts warn oil supplies could be exhausted within weeks. The government insists it will endure — but the country itself may be edging toward systemic collapse. I'll have the latest details, including new reporting from The Wall Street Journal and international reactions. Later in the show — an update on Tuesday's airspace shutdown over El Paso. Authorities are now disputing what actually caused the disruption, raising fresh questions about the initial explanation. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB.  Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textOnline reviews used to be a shortcut to confidence. Now they feel more like a coin toss. One minute a product has thousands of glowing 5-star ratings, the next minute you're convinced half of them were written by bots, paid influencers, or AI tools that have never touched the product.In this episode of the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we dig into how the internet slowly broke trust—and what that means for businesses trying to grow in a world where skepticism is the default setting. We unpack how fake reviews, influencer culture, AI-generated content, and performance marketing have turned authenticity into a competitive advantage instead of a baseline expectation.But this isn't just a rant about broken systems. It's a conversation about strategy. If trust is now the most valuable currency in business, how do you actually earn it? We talk about why over-polished branding can backfire, why transparency beats perfection, and why showing real trade-offs often builds more credibility than pretending your product is flawless.We also explore what customers are actually responding to now: real stories, honest downside, consistent delivery, and brands that feel human instead of manufactured. From long-term reputation building to word-of-mouth loops, we connect these shifts to practical business tactics—how you design your marketing, how you structure your offers, and how you communicate value without hype.If you run a business, create content, or sell anything online, this episode will likely change how you think about growth. Because in a noisy, automated, AI-saturated world, trust isn't built through louder marketing—it's built through better behavior.Enjoy the episode, and if you want to support the show, visit http://mikeandblaine.com and buy us a beer

A surprising jobs report, massive federal workforce cuts, collapsing legacy media ratings, and explosive claims about foreign election interference — today's show dives into the political and economic narratives driving Washington and the coming battle over the SAVE Act.

HOUR 1 - The Warriors blow a 16‑point lead to the Spurs in a frustrating collapse. We relive Brian Johnson’s iconic 1997 home run that tied the NL West race. We dive into the NBA’s load management problem. Plus, we replay our interview with Steve Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's seeing AI unfold at one of the oldest financial firms in the world. Today, we're talking to Kevin Adams, CIO at Edward Jones. We discuss how AI is disrupting traditional organizational structures, why humans need to move up the stack while AI handles execution, and how to implement AI at the right speed in highly regulated industries. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Edward Jones, check out their website here.

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

HOUR 1 - The Warriors blow a 16‑point lead to the Spurs in a frustrating collapse. We relive Brian Johnson’s iconic 1997 home run that tied the NL West race. We dive into the NBA’s load management problem. Plus, we replay our interview with Steve Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: http://riskreversal.substack.com/ Dan Nathan, Guy Adami & Liz Thomas break down the top market headlines and bring you stock market trade ideas for Thursday, February 12th. -- Learn more about FactSet: https://www.factset.com/lp/mrkt-callFollow us on Twitter @MRKTCallFollow @GuyAdami on TwitterFollow @CarterBWorth on TwitterFollow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMediaLike us on Facebook @RiskReversalWatch all of our videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Russian economy has been under intense pressure from sanctions, the demands of war, and structural challenges. Still, it isn't collapsing, despite predictions and wishful thinking on the part of the West. How healthy is the Russian economy, and how much strain can it handle in 2026?

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The city of Dearborn is looking into what action can be taken after a parking garage collapsed last week, trapping a man inside. Demolition is a possibility. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

In Episode 379 (Rebroadcast of EP 116), our guest is Charlie Bravo, an LDS (Mormon) church member and experienced prepper. We talk about Mormon myths and truths, LDS disaster relief efforts and their radio network, Blue-Staters' adjustment to Red State life, and Charlie's observations from the January 6 Capitol incident. We continue the conversation into the After Show, which is available exclusively to Patreon supporters. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, Backwoods Home Magazine, CATI Armor, Jared Savik - Montana Realtor, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com  

In Episode 379 (Rebroadcast of EP 116), our guest is Charlie Bravo, an LDS (Mormon) church member and experienced prepper. We talk about Mormon myths and truths, LDS disaster relief efforts and their radio network, Blue-Staters' adjustment to Red State life, and Charlie's observations from the January 6 Capitol incident. We continue the conversation into the After Show, which is available exclusively to Patreon supporters. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, Backwoods Home Magazine, CATI Armor, Jared Savik - Montana Realtor, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

Often in the history of science, myths overrun scientific findings and take hold with such force that they are difficult or nearly impossible to dislodge from public understanding. Perhaps no example of this phenomenon is more pronounced than that of the societal collapse of Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. With us to unravel the myth from the science is Mike Pitts. Mike is a writer and broadcaster (a frequent voice on BBC radio), archaeologist (directing excavations at Stonehenge), and one-time museum curator. He has written for The Times, Telegraph, Sunday Times, Observer, and Guardian, and many magazines including New Scientist, Archaeology, and BBC History. He edited British Archaeology magazine for 20 years and has written books on topics ranging from the discovery of Richard III's grave to How to Build Stonehenge. His original research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Nature, World Archaeology, and Antiquity. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

In this episode, we're taking a hard look at the narrative being pushed by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who has suggested that some of the girls abused within Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network bear culpability themselves. We're talking about minors—14, 15, 16 years old—who were groomed, manipulated, and conditioned to believe that what was happening to them was normal. The framing of her comments ignores the fundamental reality of grooming: that predators like Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell deliberately used psychological coercion, normalization, and dependency to control their victims. Instead of centering the adults who built and profited from the operation, this rhetoric shifts attention onto the very people who were targeted and exploited. It blurs the line between coerced minors and knowing adult facilitators, creating a narrative that risks rewriting victims as participants without acknowledging the power imbalance that defined the entire system.We break down why this kind of framing is not just controversial, but dangerous. Publicly branding abused minors as traffickers—without clear context about coercion, age, and grooming—can chill cooperation, fracture survivor communities, and redirect outrage away from the architects of the criminal enterprise. Real accountability starts with the adults who organized, financed, protected, and benefited from the abuse network—not the children who were conditioned inside it. The episode examines how language, timing, and political incentives shape public perception, and why shifting blame downward ultimately protects power at the top. At the center of this discussion is a simple question: who benefits when the focus moves from abusers to the abused?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

My conversation is with “The Queen” of Affirmation Music Toni Jones @iamtonijonesWe are discussing the global contraction, the emotional intensity, and the deep remembering taking place currently in 2026.What looks like chaos is actually labor. What feels like pressure is preparation.We Discuss…

2:30 - Montclair State Coach Justin Potts30:00 St. John's knocks off UConn and squeaks past Xavier in OT32:00 The X-Factor Dylan Darling; no one has bigger church bells. Rick Pitino praises his son.41:00 UConn looks to regroup after losing to St. John's. Dan Hurley reaction.50:00 Seton Hall's epic collapse in the final minute vs Creighton1:07:00 MAAC - Merrimack, St. Peter's and is Fairfield this year's Mount St. Mary's?

Over the past several years, US national investment in challenges of climate change and ocean policy has collapsed. This week on World Ocean Radio we lay out an incomplete and ever-growing list of unilateral actions taken to disengage from relationships, leases, treaties, and to turn away from alternative conservation-based invention. What can one person do? Tune in this week to learn more. About World Ocean Radio World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Celebrating 16 years in 2026, providing coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. Episodes of World Ocean Radio offer perspectives on global ocean issues and viable solutions, and celebrate exemplary projects.World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

(0:00) From China to Canada (6:13) CZ's Early Career: Shockingly Normal (17:39) First Company in Shanghai (23:08) Discovering Bitcoin (30:11) Going All-In on Crypto (41:27) Founding Binance (1:03:57) The FTX Story: SBF Relationship and Collapse (1:09:46) Facing Biden's Anti-Crypto DOJ (1:25:25) Inside Federal Prison (1:40:10) Life After Binance and New Ventures Follow CZ: https://x.com/cz_binance Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect

This is the beginning of the most dramatic imperial collapses in history. Why were Ancient civilisations so interconnected 3000 years ago? How did this interconnectedness lead to their downfall? Did people at the time know that disaster was on the horizon? In Episode 1 of a brand new series, Anita and William are joined by Josephine Quinn, author of How The World Made The West, and Professor of Ancient History at Cambridge University, to discuss the interconnected Ancient Mediterranean city states on the brink of the Bronze Age Collapse of 1147 BCE. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com  For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Editor: James Clayden Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, marched toward Moscow starting on June 23, 2023. His forces were advancing north on M4 Highway after seizing Rostov-on-Don. The rebellion against his longtime colleague Vladimir Putin was halted the next day. Literally two months later, at a little past 6pm, Prigozhin and nine others boarded his Embraer 600 jet in Moscow. Several minutes later, at 6:20pm, over Tver, Russia, 100-miles north of Moscow, the plane exploded. All 10 passengers perished, including two pilots and the flight attendant. Writer and intelligence expert, Candace Rondeaux , gives us the rest of the story in her book, "Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia's Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textThis episode of FUTUREPROOF. is different.My guest is Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine who was wrongfully detained and abused in a Russian gulag for nearly three years, freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange in 2022—and then made a decision few could comprehend: he voluntarily went to Ukraine to fight against the same system that imprisoned him.In this conversation, Trevor reflects on what captivity does to the human mind, how survival reshapes your definition of justice, and why freedom—real freedom—can't be taken for granted once you've lost it.We talk about:What daily life inside a Russian penal colony is actually like—and how close he came to dying thereThe mental discipline required to survive prolonged isolation, hunger, and uncertaintyThe emotional toll of being turned into a geopolitical bargaining chipWhy revenge eventually gave way to a deeper definition of justiceThe surreal contrast between everyday life and active war zones in UkraineBeing critically wounded by a landmine—and what it means to survive twiceHow his understanding of freedom, responsibility, and humanity has fundamentally changedThis is not a conversation about politics. It's a conversation about power, resilience, moral injury, and what it means to remain human when systems fail you.Trevor's memoir, Retribution: A Former US Marine's Harrowing Journey from Wrongful Imprisonment in Russia to the Front Lines of the Ukrainian War, is not an easy read—but it is an important one. And this conversation is not comfortable—but it is necessary.

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The NFL Is “Socialist” on Purpose, and It Exposes Why Unregulated Economies Always Collapse...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:01:21:16 — Autonomous Killer Robots on the Verge of DeploymentMilitary AI weapons are described as operationally ready, with foreign battlefields and domestic policing positioned as testing grounds. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:02:48:16 — Epstein as a Product of a System With No AccountabilityEpstein is framed as the logical outcome of elite structures designed to protect power rather than punish crime. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:04:52:08 — Prison “Failures” That Defy Any Suicide ExplanationDisabled cameras, falsified records, and missing footage converge into a pattern suggesting facilitation rather than negligence. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:10:01:07 — No Clients Prosecuted Despite a Trafficking ConvictionMaxwell's conviction exposes a justice system unwilling to pursue powerful abusers tied to Epstein. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:14:40:25 — The Epstein Scandal That Never Happened in the U.S.Unlike Europe, American political and media institutions produce silence instead of resignations or prosecutions. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:27:52:29 — Bipartisan Protection Replaces JusticeBoth parties are accused of shielding elites, revealing tribal loyalty as the true enforcement mechanism. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:33:29:29 — Epstein as Intelligence Asset and Financial OperatorLinks to intelligence agencies and global banking interests suggest Epstein's role extended far beyond criminal activity. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:46:12:29 — AI-Driven Disinformation and the Collapse of Shared RealitySynthetic media and narrative manipulation are warned as tools to dissolve truth and public trust. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:01:08:01 — Masked Force and Autonomous Policing as the End StateSurveillance, unaccountable violence, and automation converge into a permanent enforcement architecture. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:02:56:09 — Racial Provocation Used to Bury Epstein AccountabilityInflammatory memes are framed as deliberate distractions designed to redirect public outrage. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:17:10:11 — Meme Warfare Normalizes Lawless PowerDehumanizing political imagery is portrayed as conditioning the public to accept cruelty and constitutional collapse. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 01:54:28:12 — Filming Law Enforcement Punished Without Due ProcessRecording ICE operations leads to watchlists and travel penalties, signaling expansion of extrajudicial control. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

In this eye-opening conversation, Aaron sits down with economic historian Chris Bream, author of Beyond Steel: Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation to unpack one of the most dramatic industrial collapses in American history — and what it reveals about the future of cities, regions, and the country.Pittsburgh went from being the steel capital of the world to losing hundreds of thousands of jobs and people in just a few brutal years in the early 1980s. Chris explains why the collapse was so sudden and so total, how generations of warnings were ignored, and how Pittsburgh eventually began to rebuild around talent, education, and knowledge industries.This is far more than local history — it's a powerful case study in economic denial, disruptive change, identity tied to work, and what successful regional adaptation actually looks like in the 21st century.CHAPTERS:(0:00 Introduction)(0:59 Why Pittsburgh became the steel capital of the world ) (3:24 Geography, coal, rivers, and Andrew Carnegie's real role ) (5:18 How steel came to dominate and displace every other industry)  (7:54 Steel wasn't just jobs — it became Pittsburgh's entire identity ) (10:03 The shocking speed of the 1980s collapse — what really happened ) (13:21 Paul Volcker, 21% interest rates, and the Rust Belt reckoning ) (15:21 Warnings ignored for decades: reports from the 1940s, 1960s, and earlier) (19:24 Why temporary booms kept postponing the inevitable day of reckoning ) (23:27 Denial, hubris, and the human cost of believing “it will never end” ) (27:14 How Pittsburgh actually recovered — the real story ) (29:47 The roots of the knowledge economy go back decades before the crash ) (31:20 Lessons for the rest of America: what declining regions can, and can't, do ) (33:52 Rethinking success in places that won't grow anymore ) CHRIS BRIEM LINKS:

Hollywood preaches compassion — then protects predators. Jillian sits down with PragerU's Xaviaer DuRousseau to expose elite hypocrisy, celebrity double standards, and the ideological collapse reshaping America. We cover: • Epstein's Cabal — why elites keep shielding predators like Jeffrey Epstein, Diddy, Jay-Z, and Chrissy Teigen while lecturing the public on morality • Celebrity hypocrisy — Bad Bunny cashing a Super Bowl paycheck after claiming he'd stop performing in the U.S., Billie Eilish's “stolen land” virtue signaling, and the disturbing deleted tweets cancel culture forgot • White liberal meltdown — racial slurs aimed at Black ICE agents, vigilante tactics, and political candidates openly encouraging gangs to confront federal law enforcement • “Mamdani Madness” & NYC decline — how Zohran Mamdani represents a broader collapse: radical optics, criminals being courted, trash barriers rising, taxpayer dollars flowing to undocumented immigrants — plus outrage over tapping a former Al-Qaeda–linked 9/11 defense attorney to help run legal affairs in New York • Taqiyya explained — how ideological deception operates in modern politics and activism • Culture-war flashpoints — trans ideology, the SAVE Act, voter ID suddenly labeled “racist,” and the broken social contract • Adrenochrome & elite conspiracies — separating internet myth from real questions about power, corruption, and institutional rot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump continuing to collapse as the combination of the Epstein files, his terrible conduct, and his awful decision are completely tearing his term apart. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices