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Colombia is reeling from the False Positive scandal. Incentivised by the government, soldiers abducted and killed over 7,000 innocent civilians, falsely presenting them as guerrilla fighters in an attempt to convince the nation they were winning a bloody civil conflict that had raged for over 50 years. We meet Blanca Monroy, the mother of a murdered young man, who battled the establishment to bring the scandal to national attention. We join forensic anthropologist, Cesar Medina as he hunts for the bodies of the missing. Jaime Trujillo is an ex-soldier, desperate to atone for his role in around 40 of the murders. Now he has turned whistleblower, providing detailed evidence to the Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP) – the special tribunal established under Colombia's peace agreement to investigate crimes committed during the conflict. But can an innovative system of justice bring those responsible to justice?
Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the Panama Canal. He outlines political developments, including Chile's struggle to finance aging copper mining infrastructure despite high global prices. In Venezuela, the "Rodrigato" gang leadership continues to slow-walk democratic reforms while benefiting from US-supervised oil sales. Colombia's new conservative president, de la Espriella, has prioritized security and pro-business reforms. Finally, in Panama, the US is expanding security efforts to counter persistent Chinese commercial and diplomatic encirclement. (7)
CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-27-2026.Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism. He highlights how the Biden administration failed to rejoin the nuclear deal with Iran, seeking instead a harder bargain. Furthermore, Europe faces acute escalation risks over Ukraine; Russia has warned of retaliation against Britain for authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory. Lieven cautions that British Prime Minister Burnham's domestic agenda could be destroyed if a stray British missile strikes a Russian civilian target, triggering a direct, retaliatory attack on British soil. (1)Peter Huessy argues that nuclear deterrence remains vital but requires continuous modernization of missiles, submarines, bombers, and command systems to match Russian and Chinese advancements. He explains that conventional defense fails against nuclear attacks in military war games. Huessy advocates for "counterforce" strategies—targeting an enemy's weapons and leadership rather than innocent civilian cities ("countervalue"). He also supports adding theater nuclear systems to deter Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine, which utilizes low-yield battlefield nuclear weapons to force a NATO stand-down. (2)Andrea Stricker discusses the concerning US-Saudi bilateral nuclear agreement, which triggers a 90-day congressional review. This pact opens the door to uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, setting a dangerous precedent that could spark a regional "domino effect." Additionally, Stricker highlights unresolved risks in Syria. Despite a US-brokered deal to turn over natural uranium metal, Syria's al-Qaeda-linked leadership intends to rebuild its civil nuclear program. She urges the US to enforce the complete removal of all nuclear material from Syria rather than giving extremists a pass. (3)Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitate the regime's collapse, O'Grady stresses that the US must present a viable post-collapse plan for "Day Zero" to avoid chaos, bloodshed, or oligarchic asset-grabbing. She advocates for securing property rights to encourage external investments and suggests using multilateral peacekeepers to maintain order. She supports a transitional board of Cuban-Americans and Americans to manage investments and prevent former military elites from seizing privatized state assets. (4)Conrad Black analyzes the impending trade dispute between Canada and the United States, labeled "the dumbest trade war ever." President Trump's comments describing Canada as a "51st state" and calling the Prime Minister "governor" have sparked deep resentment across Canada. Prime Minister Carney has ended negotiations and threatened retaliatory tariffs, securing tentative public support. However, the political opposition is demanding that Carney publish the underlying negotiation documents and recall parliament to build an all-party policy. Black argues this represents a moment of great risk but also a Churchillian opportunity. (5)Jane Rogoyska explores the history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, which served as a haven for fleeing Weimar intellectuals before becoming a Nazi military intelligence headquarters in 1940. Rogoyska traces waves of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, including writers Heinrich Mann and Lion Feuchtwanger. These figures struggled to warn an indifferent Europe about the dangers of fascism. Despite personal tragedies and bureaucratic challenges, literary giants like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Arthur Koestler frequented the hotel, carrying poison just in case they were captured. (6)Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the Panama Canal. He outlines political developments, including Chile's struggle to finance aging copper mining infrastructure despite high global prices. In Venezuela, the "Rodrigato" gang leadership continues to slow-walk democratic reforms while benefiting from US-supervised oil sales. Colombia's new conservative president, de la Espriella, has prioritized security and pro-business reforms. Finally, in Panama, the US is expanding security efforts to counter persistent Chinese commercial and diplomatic encirclement. (7)
New York City is home to a diverse community of Colombian musicians and groups who create in a wide range of traditional, popular and experimental music styles for diasporic communities and beyond. "Colombia in NYC" takes us from independence day celebrations in a chic Manhattan club with accordion virtuoso Gregorio Uribe, to vallenato parties and street parades in Jackson Heights. We'll hear from hip cumbia groups including Combo Chimbita; traditional Afro-Colombian bullerengue group Bulla en El Barrio; salsero, folklorist and educator Pablo Mayor; innovative dance bands MAKU Soundsystem and Grupo Rebolú, and harp virtuoso Edmar Castaneda. Along the way musicians weave in stories about nationalism, identity, place and diaspora, and discuss the challenges and opportunities New York City offers for Colombian musicians. Produced by Morgan Greenstret APWW #736
The Food Standards Agency has warned young children, older people and pregnant women to avoid runny eggs in cafes and restaurants after an outbreak of salmonella, and Bex, Eve and Joe talk through the advice. There's also a queue forming at the summit of Snowdon, a Spider-Man screening in Colombia emptied by a foul smell, 11-year-old museum curator Anderson Taylor as hero of the week, and a big debate on whether UK airports should get bigger. Plus the breakthrough shortlist for The Week Junior Book Awards, Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie on this week's Book of the Week, Jamaal Target: Phantom Agent, and your chance to win a copy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Podcast "Panorama Digital" de la página www.andresbarriosrubio.com Análisis de temas coyunturales de Colombia y el mundo. Esta semana "La piromanía del progresismo" #Opinión
This week's episode: A recap of the Freedom 250 on the streets of Washington, D.C. won by Kyle Kirkwood. Plus, a race in Brazil could be added to the IndyCar schedule in 2027 and Colombia is possible for 2028. Finally, a preview of the doubleheader weekend at the Milwaukee Mile.
En México, estudiar debería abrir puertas, pero para millones de niñas, niños y jóvenes el lugar donde nacen, el dinero de su familia, el acceso a internet o incluso tener agua en su escuela puede decidir hasta dónde llegan. Este documental recorre la crisis educativa detrás de los resultados de PISA: escuelas rurales con un solo maestro para varios grados, reformas que cambian con cada gobierno, docentes atrapados entre precariedad y protestas, y un sistema que sigue tratando como problema individual lo que en realidad es una desigualdad construida desde hace décadas.Convierte tu café en algo más que una rutina. ☕Adquiere tu bolsa de Café el Capital aquí: https://cafeelcapital.com/s/86d69f00:00 – Diez países eligen gobiernos de derecha en menos de tres años, pero México y Uruguay mantienen la izquierda.01:52 – Latinoamérica no “gira” por ideología: castiga al gobierno cuando fallan economía, deuda o seguridad.02:42 – El boom de materias primas impulsado por China financió la primera marea rosa de los 2000.03:51 – El extractivismo dejó economías dependientes de cobre, soya y petróleo; cuando bajaron los precios, llegó la crisis.04:24 – Inflación y estancamiento provocan el primer giro: Argentina, Bolivia y Brasil castigan a la izquierda entre 2015 y 2016.05:12 – La segunda marea rosa llega entre 2018 y 2022, pero enfrenta pandemia, informalidad y bajo crecimiento.06:20 – Crimen, deuda y falta de crecimiento pesan más que el discurso: en Perú y Colombia la seguridad domina la elección.07:32 – Milei baja la inflación, pero suben pobreza, deuda de hogares y pérdidas de empleo privado.08:29 – El giro político también redefine contratos: Estados Unidos busca frenar la influencia económica de China en la región.11:48 – El patrón se repite: América Latina no vota ideología; vota resultados y cambia de gobierno cuando las cosas empeoran.
Don't Race Pacific Raceways Until You Watch This Track WalkIn this Ferrari 500 Episode 448 (gotta listen to find out why episode 448 is named after the 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, which is 485hp of V12 with a canvas tent in the trunk )... Chris has fuel in his air, Chrissy gives a ladder 101 lesson, Tim waits 3 days for wine while Mental breaks a 1 of 1 valve cover.Fifty cars, nine turns, one blind corner with a concrete wall at the apex — and a crowd sitting right behind it. This is the Everyone Racers Pacific Raceways track walk you want in your head before the green flag drops in Kent, Washington this weekend.Episode 448 is our full 24 Hours of Lemons Pacific Raceways preview: the weekend schedule, the weather, the entry list, and our patented E1R Virtual Track Walk, a turn-by-turn Pacific Raceways track guide from people who have judged it, raced it, and gotten it wrong in front of witnesses.If you're a first-time Pacific Raceways racer, or you're an armchair endurance racer who just likes hearing how a 2.25-mile road course bolted onto a drag strip actually drives, hit SUBSCRIBE. We do this every single week, for free, for the world of low-dollar racing and oddball car culture.WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODEWHAT CHA WORKING ON?? - A cracked, discontinued VW valve cover that nearly killed a Bonneville land speed run - A direct-injection outboard troubleshooting saga in real timeNEWS & NOTES: New York fire departments drag racing ladder trucks (yes, the crew jumps off while it's moving), Colombia's semi-truck autocross with the trailers still attached, and DoorDash now delivering OEM dealer parts same daySHOW ME YOUR JUNK: a 1989 TVR Tuscan Challenge — 400hp Rover V8, 2,000 lbs, $27,500The 50-car Lemons entry list, including a 1963 Studebaker Avanti and a '74 Datsun 620 pickupFull weekend schedule: gates, testing day, BS tech, driver's meeting, awards ceremony, Kent WA race weekend weather forecast, and yes, there's rain in it. Quiet hours, no fluid disposal, no power, and why the fuel pumps are a very long walkEveryone Racers is a weekly amateur endurance racing podcast for people who build cheap race cars and drive them hard — Lemons, ChampCar, LuckyDog, SCCA, NASA. We don't discriminate.Got a question or a show topic? Drop it in the comments — we answer them on the air. Email: everyoneracers@gmail.com Instagram / Facebook: @everyoneracersSUBSCRIBE for a new episode every week. We're chasing 1,000 subscribers — you clicking that button genuinely moves the needle.#24HoursOfLemons #PacificRaceways #EnduranceRacing
Spanish is spoken across three continents, and learners worry constantly about picking the wrong version. But compared to English or Portuguese, the variation is surprisingly small. The vowels stay consistent whether you are in Mexico, Colombia or Spain, and most of what really changes is slang, rhythm and a couple of consonants. I have found that after a day or two in a new country you stop hearing the accent at all and just hear the meaning. Which Spanish accent do you find hardest to follow?
It's Wednesday, August 26th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Somalian Muslims attack mother of 8 for trusting Christ Muslim extremists in Somalia, Africa attacked a mother of eight for converting from Islam to Christianity. Sophia Ibrahim came to Christ in April 2022. Several Muslim men beat her unconscious after they found her attending a Bible study this month. She was discharged from the hospital last week. Ibrahim told Morning Star News, “I will continue serving [God] and making others know Him because of the everlasting life and the joy of knowing Christ.” Somalia is ranked second on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most dangerous countries worldwide to be a Christian. In Philippians 3:8, the Apostle Paul wrote, “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.” Bible app expands footprint into Latin America The Bible app YouVersion is expanding its presence in Latin America. YouVersion leaders met in Mexico City last week to partner with churches and ministries. Among Latin American countries, Mexico and Colombia have some of the highest levels of Bible app usage. YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald told Christian Daily International, “It took us 17 years to reach the first 1 billion devices. We believe the next billion will come in the next five years. There is a hunger for the Word of God at a global level.” 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” Update on Trump's border wall The Trump administration is continuing to build the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. The New American reported, “According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as of mid-August 2026, about 365 miles of primary border wall, 58 miles of replacement border wall, and 423 miles of secondary border wall either are now under construction or have been completed since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.” The Trump administration is seeking to build or finish 1,200 new miles of wall, as well as hundreds more miles of vehicle barriers and replacement wall. Funding for the continued border project mostly comes from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in 2025. President Trump rejected trans ideology and affirmed parental rights President Donald Trump addressed education at the White House on Monday as many students return to school this week. The president specifically called out transgender ideology in schools. Listen. TRUMP: “Every public school in America is now on notice that if they tell a child that they are trapped in the wrong body, they are committing child abuse. … “Under the Trump administration, we're systematically ending every single one of these radical Left betrayals, and we're putting the parents back in charge. They're the ones that love our children. They're the ones that should be in charge.” (applause) Alliance Defending Freedom advances religious liberty in 250 bills Alliance Defending Freedom is helping to advance religious liberty through over 250 state and federal bills this year. These measures support core God-given freedoms. Dozens have already become law. The organization said it provided “legal analysis, bill review, and guidance on laws that curb radical gender ideology, end institutional censorship, and help secure parental rights.” 570th anniversary of Gutenberg Bible And finally, this week in history is commemorated as the anniversary of the Gutenberg Bible. It is named after Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor and printer. The earliest date appearing on a copy of the completed Gutenberg Bible is August 24, 1456 – 570 years ago. This Bible represented the first work printed in Europe with moveable type. The new printing press would become invaluable for the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. It allowed teachers like Martin Luther to easily spread their writings on the Bible. Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 26th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
California is looking to impose a new wealth tax to fleece the state's billionaires. While supporters of the tax claim it will raise more than $100 billion, if passed, it likely will crash in the same manner that wealth taxes in other countries like Sweden and Colombia have done.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/wealth-tax-revival-repeating-failed-experiment
Andina Copper CEO Joe van den Elsen joins Mining Stock Daily to discuss the rapidly developing Cobrasco copper porphyry project in Colombia. With 11 reported drill holes outlining mineralization across roughly 1.2 kilometers of strike and only about 40% of the anomaly tested, Joe discusses Cobrasco's potential scale, the emerging near-surface high-grade story, and the strategy behind adding a second drill rig. The conversation also covers what remains unknown about the system, why Andina isn't rushing toward a maiden resource, the ingredients that could make Cobrasco a world-class copper project, and how Colombia's new political administration could change the permitting and investment environment.
P. Santiago (Colombia)Santa Mónica rezó durante años por San Agustín. No solamente para que recibiera los sacramentos, sino para que abandonara una vida frívola y encontrara en Jesucristo la verdad y la felicidad que buscaba por tantos caminos. Al final pudo mirar a su hijo convertido y decir: «Dios me lo ha concedido con creces». Hoy queremos aprender de ella a rezar sin cansarnos y a no vivir indiferentes ante el dolor ajeno, especialmente ante quienes están sufriendo las consecuencias del terremoto en Colombia. Podemos llevarlos con nosotros ante el altar del Señor.[Ver Meditación Escrita] https://www.hablarconjesus.com/meditacion_escrita/dios-me-concedio-con-creces/
Daniel Briceño creció en San Andresito cuidando cajas y haciendo mandados después del colegio. Hoy es el congresista más votado en la historia de la Cámara de Representantes de Colombia. Esta es la segunda parte de la conversación, y es la que habla de negocios.En este capítulo de Boss Tank: Ser Tu Propio Jefe, Álvaro Rodríguez conversa con Daniel Briceño, autor del proyecto antitrámites en el Concejo de Bogotá, sobre lo que cuesta montar y sostener una empresa en Colombia.El orden financiero que le enseñó su abuelo, el capital semilla que no se toca y por qué las segundas generaciones son el punto donde se quiebran las empresas familiares. Cuánto se pierde esperando una habilitación con el local ya arrendado, por qué el ICA cobra sobre venta y no sobre utilidad, y qué porcentaje se lleva una notaría según el estrato del que vende. Cierra en el mercado laboral partido en tres: formal, informal e ilegal.Si tienes un negocio pequeño y sientes que la mitad del esfuerzo se te va en trámites y no en vender, este episodio te explica por qué.Sigue Boss Tank: Ser Tu Propio Jefe para no perderte los próximos episodios. Si te sirvió, guárdalo y déjanos una reseña.Producción: Human Media Studios
PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE 25 de agosto de 2026 - Rivera Schatz se abraza y besa con cliente de Politank, les ayuda a cuadrar el caso ante los tribunales para quedarse guisando en Corrección Guerra de billetudos, dueño de hotel de mega ricos exige demoler hotel de clase media en construcción en Dorado, millones de cooperativas en riesgo - El Nuevo Día El día de los silencios: Power Expectations no habla, la AAA no entrega datos y nadie sabe cuánto cuesta la pensión de $1,000 que proponen a aumentar El Senado, por instrucción de Rivera Schatz, acudirá al tribunal para obligar a la AAA a entregar información requerida desde el 17 de junio en Comisión Total Guisando Carlitos Bermúdez según el CPI Siempre innovando y con los mejores beneficios, MCS Personal Directo te ofrece cubiertas accesibles para que cuides de tu salud y la de los tuyos.Con una amplia red de proveedores de más de 15,000 médicos de libre selección. Reembolso de hasta $40 mensuales por membresía a un gimnasio o por un entrenador personal debidamente certificado. Asistencia en el hogar para servicios de cerrajería, plomería y electricidad de hasta $350 por evento hasta 4 veces al año.¡Únete HOY a la gran familia de MCS!¡Salud que completa tu vida! Llama al 787.945.1259 y oriéntate.Endoso pagado#MCS#incluyeauspicio Jgo radicó como proyecto (PS 1428 / PC 1399) para subir la pensión mínima de los retirados del gobierno a $1,000, no sabe de dónde van a salir los fondos - El Vocero Diésel en récord: ~$5.45/galón, casi $100 sobre el crudoABRE PR reporta que 32 de 74 municipios (43%) gastaron más de lo que ingresaron en 2024Cita mañana miércoles al director de la AAPP, Josué Colón Ortiz para que explique el contrato de Power Expectations y 3PPO en la Cámara - El Vocero Aprobado por Cámara y Senado el PC 911 que prohíbe el “voceteo” nocturno y en zonas escolares o de tranquilidad - El Vocero Senado aprobó crear la Junta Examinadora de Servicios Estéticos - El Vocero Disputa por la construcción del Hilton Garden Inn de Dorado Boricuas enamorados de Colombia, 60,000 viajeros de PR visitaron Colombia en 2025, casi +60% y van 2-3 veces - El Nuevo Día Le sueltan rienda a Yovngchimi, federales dejan en manos de oficial probatorio - El Vocero 1 de cada 4 jugadores de la NFL tienen daño cerebral - NYTTrump podría limitar el voto por correo, permite la Corte Suprema - NYTUSA no sancionó a China todavía, quedaron en hacerlo - Bloomberg La controversia de las cámaras Flock se dispara en todo USA - WSJTrump va a revocar 200 mil visas, lo más realizado en la historia - Axios Más café se pierde por falta de ano de obra que por seuquía LOS DATOS DEL DÍA (cierre lunes 24 ago)Brent~$93/bbl (▼ ~1.3%)WTI$82.80 (▼ 2.6%)Diésel retail EEUU~$5.45/gal (récord)Gasolina retail EEUU~$4.43/galS&P 5007,652.86 (▼ 0.28%)Dow Jones53,417.16 (▲ 0.26%)Bono 10 años4.70%Euro / USD1.1664Gas natural (Henry Hub)~$2.81/MMBtuHipoteca 30 años6.65%Bitcoin>$80,000
The US has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil, shipping, weapons and financial networks. Also, Washington has removed Syria from its “State Sponsors of Terrorism” list, paving the way for more foreign investment. And, Colombia's president is calling for a major immigration crackdown, one that would largely affect Venezuelan immigrants. Plus, a thousand Japanese people have together pulled a 400-year-old castle about three feet closer to where it originally stood. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A Charlotte business owner held up as a local hero during the immigration enforcement operation here last year encountered the former Border Patrol commander who led the effort. But when Greg Bovino engaged in the argument with Manolo Betancu, it was evident that the baker from Colombia had only surface-level slogans and could not get any deeper. Despite all of his media interviews over the past year, this is probably the first time he's actually been challenged to defend his opinions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed performance and sales breakdown of Karol G's “BbY WOW,” the collaboration with Judeline and Rusowsky from the album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. Examine its No. 5 Billboard Hot Latin Songs debut driven by 4.5 million U.S. streams, Spotify Global peak near No. 16 with over 2.6 million daily streams, No. 1 ranking in Colombia, Top 10 placements in Mexico and Spain, plus more than 5 million YouTube visualizer views. Analytic Dreamz analyzes the organic momentum, Coolie Dance Riddim interpolation, first Billboard entries for the featured artists, and how this album track achieved cross-genre streaming success without traditional single promotion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
(00:00:00) INTRO (00:06:40) farmeando aura en Barinas (00:17:08) La generación z está a punto de descubrir lo que es escribir una carta (00:26:45) No solo Venezuela se defiende a punta de Cashea (00:50:52) Una razón más por la que había que llevar a juicio a Andrew Tate (00:58:52) PATREON (01:06:14) Ucrania recibe regalo de Europa en su dia de independencia (01:10:29) VIDEOS PARA QUE BRICEÑO LA PIERDA (01:42:24) Yuval habla de la tecnología y la democracia. (01:51:45) Y mientras tanto Un partido japonés que ya quiere la democracia 5.0 (01:54:09) Para qué usa la gente cada IA, por fin un estudio independiente (02:08:12) De verdad hay que explicar lo de Mangione (02:14:14) Cómo se mueven en realidad las mercancías en Hormuz (02:21:27) Colombia empieza a desmontar un tejido de administrativo complejo (02:23:59) Más computadoras biológicas en camino (02:26:31) Argentina nunca deja de sorprender (02:29:58) Cuando recuperas arrecifes a punta de conchas (02:32:20) Ya ni el Cannabis chico (02:34:08) Mientras tanto una gente haciendo mini big bangs (02:36:23) Cada vez que sale un Álbum hay más choques, lo dicen los datos (02:38:34) EXTRA - EL COSTO DE HABERNOS QUEDADO SIN LA SOCIOLOGIA INFORMACIÓN CENTRALIZADA SOBRE EL TERREMOTO EN VENEZUELA https://www.profesorbriceno.com/about-5 LE PUEDES COMPRAR A UN PANA LA SUSCRIPCIÓN CON TARJETA DE REGALO https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno/gift O COMPRAR UNA GIFT CARD DE PATREON EN https://rewarble.com/brands/patreon COMO DIJIMOS EN EL EPISODIO LA MERCH ESTÁ AQUÍ https://quesevayantodos-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all EPISODIO COMPLETO Y PARTICIPACION EN VIVO EN https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno Las Grabaciones pueden verse en vivo en TWITCH ️https://www.twitch.tv/profesorbriceno SUSCRÍBETE AL PODCAST POR AUDIO EN CUALQUIER PLATAFORMA ⬇️ AQUÍ LAS ENCUENTRAS TODAS: ➡️➡️➡️ https://pod.link/676871115 los más populares SPOTIFY ⬇️ https://open.spotify.com/show/3rFE3ZP8OXMLUEN448Ne5i?si=1cec891caf6c4e03 APPLE PODCASTS ⬇️ https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/que-se-vayan-todos/id676871115 GOOGLE PODCASTS ⬇️ https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html FEED PARA CUALQUIER APP DE PODCASTS ⬇️ https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html Si te gustó, activa la campanita FECHAS DE PRESENTACIONES ⬇ ️ http://www.profesorbriceno.com/tour Redes sociales: ✏️Web https://www.profesorbriceno.com ✏️Instagram https://www.instagram.com/profesorbriceno/ ✏️X https://x.com/profesorbriceno ✏️Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profesorbricenoOficial/ #aburrido #profesorbriceño #noticias #política
In this week's discussion on the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl reconnects with Jenny Pearce, a visiting professor at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics. They delve into her recent book, "¿Quién manda en Colombia? Elites, Poder y Nación", co-authored with Juan David Velasco Montoya. This work not only explores the historical context of Colombian elites but also challenges the common narrative surrounding violence in the country. A critical part of Jenny's work is her analysis of the five "constellations of elites" in Colombia, which include oligarchic, technocratic, union, political, and legal elites. This framework illustrates how these groups interact across different sectors of society, emphasizing that Colombia's power dynamics are complex and interconnected. Jenny describes Colombia as a singular case rather than a paradox, where high levels of inequality coexist with electoral stability. This unique characteristic is essential for understanding the country's political and economic history, as she explains: "You have to connect the reproduction of the violences, the high levels of inequality, and the macroeconomic stability." Through her rigorous research, Jenny Pearce invites us to reconsider the narratives surrounding power and violence in Colombia. Her insights not only enrich our understanding of Colombian society but also challenge us to think critically about the role of elites in shaping the future. For a deeper dive into these compelling themes, check out Jenny's book, "¿Quién manda en Colombia?", which serves as both a scholarly reference and a call to action for addressing the complexities of power in Colombia. The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.
En este episodio de El Zoológico Podcast hablamos de cómo la música y el entretenimiento se unieron para apoyar a Colombia después del terremoto del 10 de agosto de 2026.Artistas, músicos, productores, festivales y escenarios se movilizaron alrededor de diferentes iniciativas solidarias para apoyar a las comunidades damnificadas.Conversamos sobre eventos como Voces por la Vida en Vive Claro Distrito Cultural, Juntos x Colombia, los conciertos de Morat, Bogotá Suena y el Festival BUM BUM, además de otras acciones que demostraron el poder de la música para convocar, acompañar y ayudar.Como siempre, también hay actualidad, música, recuerdos, historias y mucho humor junto a El Jefe, El Capi, Deysa y Marocco.
Recompra de Treasuries genera críticas a Bessent y temor; Colombia imita las políticas migratorias de Donald Trump; y Andrea Salcedo, periodista de Bloomberg News en Washington, comenta las nuevas medidas económicas de EE.UU. contra Irán y sus aliados. Daybreak América Latina, las noticias diarias de mercados del mundo y la región, de lunes a viernes.Morning Briefing en español: https://bloom.bg/3RHeOHJLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-en-espanol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BloombergEspanolWhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFVFoWKAwEg9Fdhml1lTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergenespanolX: https://twitter.com/BBGenEspanolProducción: Eduardo Thomson y Paola Vega TorreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the latest updates from D23 with this quick-hit breakdown of all the major Disney Cruise Line news! We dive deep into the newly revealed details for the Disney Believe, including its bow art, the controversial Toy Story stern font, and the stunning Moana atrium statue. Plus, we break down the teaser trailer of the brand-new mid-sized ship class debuting in 2029 and analyze concept art clues like returning running tracks and outdoor viewing spaces. If you are planning a future Disney Cruise Line sailing, this episode gives you the essential takeaways you need to cruise smarter. Tune in for our initial reactions, itinerary speculation, and rumors about what IP might be landing onboard next!HighlightsDisney Believe Announcements: Initial reactions to the bow art (Tinker Bell), stern statue (Woody & Buzz), and the internet-divisive Toy Story crayon font change.Moana Grand Hall & Atrium Design: Breakdown of the newly revealed Moana bronze sculpture and how its Polynesian color palette and ocean-themed railings compare to existing Wish-class ships.Encanto Restaurant Rumors: Connecting DCL's official press quote about “the magic of family” to recent lookalike performer casting calls in Colombia.Itinerary & Ship Rotation Speculation: Theoretical shifts for the Disney Wish, including potential deployments to Galveston or additional seasons in Europe.Brand-New Ship Class Breakdown: Dissecting the size discrepancy (Disney's press release vs. Meyer Werft's 100,000 gross-ton rating) and why smaller ships are vital for ports like Alaska and Europe.Concept Art Deep Dive: Analyzing the 60-second teaser reel for hints on a full perimeter Deck 4 running track, glass atrium walls, and upper-deck solarium spaces.Lorcana Going Fleet-Wide: Details on the Illumineers Quest activities expanding across Disney Cruise Line ships.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust
The question he came out with was not, "How do I rebuild?" It was how do I matter. And 17 years later, that question has put Tom Eddington in Washington, DC, in the middle of what many consider the darkest political moment in modern American history, helping reconvene the State of the World Forum, the initiative co-founded in 1995 by Mikhail Gorbachev, Senator Alan Cranston, and Secretary of State George Shultz to address the future of human civilization. In this episode, Dov sits down with Tom, the current vice president of the reconvened forum, to talk about the six-year commitment underneath it. Not the recovery story. The commitment. Tom tells Dov what happened after he traveled to Colombia to sit with the Tairona elders and heard that 2025 to 2030 is the most consequential window in human history. Then he flew to Bhutan and met with the national astrologer and the head of the monastic body, both of whom, working from a lineage 2,000 years old and completely independent of the Colombians, told him the same thing. Two independent sources. Same window. Same warning. Tom is a pragmatic optimist, not a mystic. With an MS from Wharton and a PhD in wisdom studies. He has coached CEOs for two decades. He has made eight documentary films. He has been asked to convene at the Vatican. And when Dov asks him the question the executive audience will most want asked, how do you take this into a boardroom of hard-nosed CEOs, Tom's answer is the one that reframes the whole conversation. Inside this conversation: The moment Tom got back on his feet at 48, capable of working five hours a week, and the single decision he made that changed everything that came after The Erica Chenoweth research: why nonviolent movements of just 3.5% of a population have never once failed to bring systemic change, and what that means for right now The four intelligences now operating on Earth (nature, human, artificial, cosmic) and why any leader who ignores one is looking at an incomplete map The two questions Tom asks every new coaching client in their first session, and why the second one is where the whole life turns Why he says modernity is dying and what it means to become a "death doula" to the world you were raised in If you came here for comfortable answers about the future, you are on the wrong podcast. If you came because something in you has been quietly asking whether the life you built was the one you were supposed to be living, or whether what comes next was always the point, hit play. Connect with Tom Eddington: Website: eddingtonadvisory.com Direct: tom@eddingtonadvisory.com Project: https://stateoftheworld.forum LinkedIn: Tom Eddington Films: Under Our Skin, The Third Harmony (thirdharmony.org), Connecting the Dots (connectingthedotsfilm.com), Written on the Landscape (PBS) Connect with Dov Baron: https://DovBaron.com dov@dovbaron.com Rate, review, and send this episode to the CEO in your life who has started asking questions their spreadsheet cannot answer. That is how the algorithm finds the people the next six years need most. #StateOfTheWorldForum #TomEddington #ConsciousLeadership #TheDovBaronShow #FutureOfHumanity Connect with Dov Baron:https://DovBaron.comdov@dovbaron.comRate, review, and send this episode to the most thoughtful builder you know. That is how the algorithm finds the people who still ask why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In a strange new city, Alyssa finds a friend — and something else she was never meant to see. Thank you, Alyssa and Nicole, for sharing this story with us! Special thanks also to Milena Tinoco for lending us your voice to bring this story to life. And thank you, Juan Diego! Juan Diego is a podcast producer from Colombia who focuses on climate storytelling and oral tradition. Check out his podcast, Pensamiento Espiral, or you can reach out to him for collaborations at jdbeltran@pensamientoespiral.org Produced and scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thousands are dead, thousands more injured and missing. The earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have been devastating. And while there are similarities in the neighboring countries, an expert told us the biggest difference is in the rebuilding phase right now: One country prepared and trained for the response– the other didn’t. And not too far, in the Caribbean, people are going days without running water in Puerto Rico. A problem journalists on the island say could’ve and should’ve been avoided. “There's a lot of frustration, confusion and a resignation.” Listen to the latest here. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-21-2026Anatol Lieven discusses the war in Ukraine, highlighting Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure like Black Sea resorts and a commercial center. He carefully examines the psychological impact of these infrastructure strikes, noting that while they aim to weaken Russian morale, history shows such strategies rarely succeed. Lieven describes growing domestic resentment over rampant government corruption, which threatens Western aid and has already led to several high-profile dismissals. Finally, he analyzes global energy and food security threats caused by port and refinery strikes, alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham's struggle to balance costly military commitments with domestic recovery. (1)Peter Berkowitz reflects on the 30th anniversary of Alan Sokal's famous academic hoax, which exposed the intellectual decline within higher education humanities. Berkowitz critiques contemporary humanities departments for their ideological hypocrisy: professors claim objective truth is subjective while simultaneously insisting that their own political claims are absolute truths. He references a report from Vanderbilt and Washington University confirming that significant contingents of humanities faculty in core disciplines subordinate scholarship to political activism. Finally, Berkowitz notes that this progressive ideological capture is concentrated among college-educated voters in elite university towns, warning that treating education as political indoctrination severely perverts liberal education. (2)Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the alarming rise of authoritarianism in Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum and her ruling party, Morena. O'Grady details how the ruling party has systematically consolidated power by taking control of independent electoral bodies, tribunals, regulatory commissions, and the judiciary through politicized popular elections. She warns that Morena's latest effort targets television and radio—the primary sources of information for most Mexican citizens—to effectively censor critical independent media. While O'Grady deeply laments the weak leadership of the official political opposition, she finds hope in the strong pushback and widespread mobilization of Mexican civil society against these state controls. (3)Jonathan Miltimore discusses the ongoing imprisonment of 79-year-old pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, calling it the world's most overlooked story. Miltimore expresses his deep disappointment that Donald Trumpfailed to raise Lai's case publicly during his Beijing trip, instead repeating CCP rhetoric that Lai caused "bedlam." He describes Lai's deteriorating health inside his tiny, unventilated six-foot cell and urges President Trump to pressure Xi Jinping during his upcoming U.S. visit. Miltimore notes that even certain CCP factions want Lai released to avoid international outrage if he dies in prison, emphasizing that Lai is fully prepared for potential martyrdom. (4)Veronique de Rugy critiques California Representative Ro Khanna's proposal for a "one-time" 5% wealth tax on billionaires. De Rugy explains that several different European countries largely abandoned wealth taxes because they are administratively difficult, generate little revenue, and cause severe economic distortions. Highlighting a debate between Khanna and Mark Cuban, she details how taxing paper wealth completely ignores true liquidity, forcing entrepreneurs to sell shares of private companies or borrow against volatile collateral. De Rugy warns that wealth taxes inevitably expand to target middle-class citizens, ultimately costing states far more in lost income taxes than they retrieve from the wealthy. (5)Rohan Naidu discusses the groundbreaking discovery of "black hole stars" at cosmic dawn using the James Webb Space Telescope. Naidu explains that these infant objects appear as mysterious "little red dots" but possess hybrid properties of both highly luminous black holes and stars. He explains how a young black hole surrounded by dense hydrogen gas absorbs blue and green light, creating a signature "Balmer break" resembling the star Vega. Naidu outlines future research, including finding atmospheric chemical fingerprints like water, and using the newly proposed Celestemission alongside ground telescopes to directly image swirling gas feeding these infant black holes. (6)James M. Scott traces the dramatic, complex final months of World War II in the Pacific. Scott details how Secretary of War Henry Stimson briefed Truman in depth on the secret atomic bomb, and praises General Leslie Groves' masterful management of the Manhattan Project's secret cities. He describes Japan's political division: Emperor Hirohito secretly sought peace while militarists prepared a fanatical defense of Kyushu to force better terms. Scott explains the intense debate over demanding unconditional surrender versus preserving the Japanese monarchy, concluding with the Trinitytest, Potsdam Conference, and Truman's hope that the bomb's shock value would force surrender. (7)Evan Ellis analyzes key regional political and security developments in Latin America. Ellis discusses EcuadorianPresident Daniel Noboa's visit to China to secure security, trade, and economic assistance, and explains how historical visa-free policies turned Ecuador into a major transit corridor for Chinese migrants entering the US. He details Bolivia's ongoing political instability and the dangerous scandals involving Evo Morales. Ellis also covers Chile's border enforcement efforts, Colombia's return to aggressive military operations against cartels following a major earthquake, and the stalled democratic transitions in Venezuela and Nicaragua, where regimes rely on brutal repression and illicit economies to hold power. (8)This fuller eight-file version supersedes the earlier seven-file draft — de Rugy now sits at (5) and everything falls in place without gaps. The Celeste mission appears again in segment 6; the source calls it "newly proposed," which explains why I couldn't verify it earlier, so I've let it stand.
Evan Ellis analyzes key regional political and security developments in Latin America. Ellis discusses EcuadorianPresident Daniel Noboa's visit to China to secure security, trade, and economic assistance, and explains how historical visa-free policies turned Ecuador into a major transit corridor for Chinese migrants entering the US. He details Bolivia's ongoing political instability and the dangerous scandals involving Evo Morales. Ellis also covers Chile's border enforcement efforts, Colombia's return to aggressive military operations against cartels following a major earthquake, and the stalled democratic transitions in Venezuela and Nicaragua, where regimes rely on brutal repression and illicit economies to hold power. (8)
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In this heartwarming episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast, Jed welcomes author Sara Amini and illustrator Juana Medina to celebrate their beautiful new picture book, "Luisa at Your Service." Inspired by Sara's mother's childhood in the small Colombian town of Salento, the story follows young Luisa, a spirited girl who guides international backpackers through her beloved community, proudly sharing its culture, joy, and sense of togetherness. Sara explains how her mother's memories of an open, trusting town—where "everyone knew each other and nobody locked their doors"—sparked the book. Seeing Juana's finished illustrations was an emotional moment: Juana not only captured the spirit of Salento but quietly slipped in visual tributes to Sara's family and history. For Sarah, this book is also a gift to her eight‑month‑old son, a way to connect him to his Colombian roots and show him that his family's stories matter. Juana shares how meaningful it was to honor Sara's mother's life while still bringing her own artistic vision, creating a kind of love letter to Colombia and to all who feel nostalgic for home. Together, they and Jed talk about books as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors—helping children see themselves, encounter other cultures, and recognize our shared humanity. In the second half of the episode, Jed is joined by author Becky Cerling Powers to discuss her picture book "Wherever I Go," a child-friendly retelling of Psalm 139. Becky talks about kids learning through play, the power of rhyme and movement in faith formation, and why honoring children's development—rather than rushing it—is crucial for raising joyful readers.
Tras el terremoto de 1999 en la región cafetera de Colombia, comunidades enteras se organizaron para reconstruir no solo viviendas particulares, sino también plazas, escuelas e iglesias, trabajando codo a codo con recursos bastante limitados. La reconstrucción completa tomó varios años, pero el proceso fortaleció los lazos comunitarios mucho más de lo que existían antes del desastre original. Dios usa las crisis compartidas para tejer comunidad de una manera que la comodidad diaria rara vez logra alcanzar. El Señor Jesús formó a Sus discípulos precisamente en medio de dificultades compartidas, sabiendo bien que la fe se fortalece cuando se construye junto a otros, no en aislamiento individual y silencioso. Tal vez tu comunidad de fe atraviesa actualmente una temporada especialmente difícil de sobrellevar. Considera que Dios puede estar usando precisamente esta crisis para fortalecer vínculos que durarán mucho más tiempo que la dificultad presente. Lo que se reconstruye juntos permanece más firme. La Biblia dice en Salmos 55:22: "Echa sobre Jehová tu carga, y él te sustentará; no dejará para siempre caído al justo". (RV1960).
DRC Ebola outbreak spreading ‘exponentially' OCHA Somalia's children are first to suffer in latest round of funding cuts: UNICEFColombia earthquake: 1.2 million need aid as some communities remain out of reach
Podcast "Panorama Digital" de la página www.andresbarriosrubio.com Análisis de temas coyunturales de Colombia y el mundo. Esta semana "La mezquindad también queda entre los escombros" #Opinión
On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Kat Taylor, Founder of TomKat Ranch and TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation. They discuss how we scale regenerative agriculture and mitigate risk for food producers, why school meals are such an incredible lever for change, and the power of listening deeply and empathizing completely to advance shared goals for food systems transformation. Plus, high-level talks on drought and desertification kick off this week, organizations mobilize to help communities impacted by recent earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia, innovations help women fishers reduce post-harvest waste, a new resource helps decision-makers identify crops worth investing in, and California begins phasing out a toxic weedkiller. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.
Washington Wednesday: Hunter Baker weighs a socialist wave meeting a wall in Florida. Also: Colombia's new president faces a deadly earthquake three days into office; and Christian actors navigate calling and conviction on Broadway. Plus: goats dodge a bus fare, Cal Thomas remembers Chuck Colson's prison legacy, and the Wednesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from World Watch, a 10-minute daily news program that explores current events for students 5-12th grade. This high-energy show connects learners to the present, history and communities around the world. Join 40,000 Christian families that utilize World Watch as a tool to foster curiosity and have conversations about today's news as a discipleship rhythm within their families. “Whatever the news, the purpose of the Lord will stand!” First time? Take advantage of a 30-days free trial at worldwatch.news/podcastNot ready to sign up? Check out a free episode at https://get.worldwatch.news/free-episodeFrom St. Dunstan's Academy. Classical education, building arts, and Christian formation. Real Life, No Screens. stdunstansacademy.org And from Ascend by Unbound. A higher education program focused on practical skill development and career preparation. beunbound.us/world
TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-18-2026Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recession fears. Small businesses are reportedly "humming," with hiring and profitability reaching their highest levels since 2026. This economic momentum is increasingly driven by a massive boom in AI development, which has created an exponential demand for long-term capital. However, this appetite for money is pressuring the bond market, leading to higher mortgage rates that hinder the housing industry. Peek highlights a growing divide between red and blue states, where the former are more likely to embrace AI investment while the latter resist it. She also addresses the influence of Hasan Piker, a radical Twitch streamer who mobilizes young men for Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Despite concerns about AI-related job losses, Peek argues it is a vital tool for productivity and medical advancement. (1)Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing internal discord over potential disarmament. International negotiators are discussing a "disarm first" condition, which Hamas leadership currently rejects, demanding an Israeli withdrawal instead—a term Schanzer deems unacceptable to any Israeli leader. The conversation turns to Iran, where Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Omandue to its perceived collaboration with the Iranian regime. Despite its "Switzerland of the Middle East" reputation, Oman hosts Houthi and IRGC headquarters, facilitating intelligence and weapon transfers. Schanzer warns that Iran is in "war mode," coordinating closely with its proxy network to prepare for future violence. He also details the rapid rearmament of the Syrian military under Turkish and Russian influence, which concerns Israel. Finally, a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia seeks to diminish Iranian Shiite power. (2)Gregory Copley analyzes China's recent ICBM test in the South China Sea, interpreting it as "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" designed to signal naval reach to the US and regional neighbors. Australia is countering this threat through the AUKUSand Five Eyes alliances, though Copley notes a lack of cohesion between current heads of government. He highlights Canada's significant pivot under Mark Carney toward independent defense spending, reaching 5% of GDP to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic interests. Regarding Yemen, Copley argues the Houthis represent the legitimate military weight of North Yemen, while the internationally recognized government is merely a "Saudi puppet." He suggests Western diplomacy should deal directly with the Houthis rather than adhering to Saudi preferences. Additionally, Copley provides a historical defense of Charles I, arguing his execution was an illegal abrogation of the social contract. He maintains that constitutional monarchies remain a viable and flourishing modern system. (3)Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)Joseph Sternberg addresses the looming "year of doom" in 2032, when the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out. Without reform, benefits could be slashed by 22% to match current payroll tax revenues, creating a massive political crisis. Sternberg explores potential remedies such as means testing for high-earners like Elon Musk or raising the payroll tax cap, though he warns these could impact broader economic growth. He highlights the generational fairness issue of asking younger workers to fund benefits that baby boomers were unprepared to pay for themselves. The discussion also covers the rise of Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch streamer who broadcasts far-left economic views to a younger audience. While Piker is photogenic and compelling, Sternberg describes him as a "popularizer" rather than a deep thinker. Piker's pugnacious approach serves as a bellwether for whether radical progressive ideas can succeed in general elections. (5)Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the recent Michigan Democratic primary, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the establishment candidate, Haley Stevens. El-Sayed, an "anti-establishment" fighter endorsed by Bernie Sanders, capitalized on unhappiness within the Democratic base, particularly in counties with large young populations like Washtenaw and Kent. While El-Sayed distances himself from the "Socialist" label, he supports extensive economic regulation and holds anti-Israel sentiments popular in Ann Arbor. McCotter notes that the Democratic establishment is now rallying around El-Sayed to preserve their Senate majority, hoping a "common enemy" in Donald Trump will bridge internal divides. Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former Intelligence Committee chair, plans to counter El-Sayed by focusing on manufacturing, border security, and the risks of "Medicare for All" to seniors. McCotter warns that Trump's messaging on the "Iran war" and rising inflation remains a significant hurdle for Republican candidates in the general election. (6)Bob Zimmerman reports on the successful recovery of a SpaceX Starship near Christmas Island, which remained seaworthy for 24 days after a vertical splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This achievement, along with SpaceX's record-breaking launch frequency, signals a "renaissance to American ingenuity." Zimmerman notes that Elon Musk's political involvement was a defensive reaction to the Biden administration's regulatory pressure on his companies. In the Ukraineconflict, Ukrainian missiles successfully targeted a Russian factory producing Soyuz-2 rockets, aiming to cripple Russia's military satellite and drone communication capabilities. Regarding spaceport expansion, Zimmerman details SpaceX's potential new site in Louisiana, which offers hundreds of square miles for operations. He also critiques government-funded spaceports, like those in Australia or New Mexico, which often fail because they lack dedicated rocket companies as customers. Finally, research on mice aboard the International Space Station suggests that weightlessness does not fundamentally damage the heart's contracting mechanisms. (7)Two corrections applied, pending your confirmation: Hasan Piker (transcribed as "Hassan," segments 1 and 5 — the Twitch streamer spells it with one s) and Washtenaw County (transcribed as "Washington," segment 6 — Ann Arbor's county, which fits the context of young Democratic voters; flag me if the audio genuinely said Washington).
Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)
From chocolate and sugar prices to energy markets and inflation, El Niño's impacts may soon reach far beyond the weather forecast. Our Latin America Agribusiness Analyst Julia Rizzo maps out where the pressure could emerge first.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Julia Rizzo, Latin America Agribusiness Analyst at Morgan Stanley. Today: how El Niño could move from the Pacific into commodity markets, grocery prices, and investor portfolios. It's Wednesday, August 19th, at 10am in Sao Paulo.You may not follow rainfall patterns in Brazil or cocoa-growing conditions in West Africa. But you immediately notice when chocolate, groceries, or electricity cost more. And you can connect the dots to El Niño -- a warming cycle in the Pacific Ocean that disrupts weather globally. It changes where rain falls and shapes the outlook for crops, power markets, transportation, and inflation. There is now a 95 percent chance of a very strong El Niño in the fourth quarter of 2026. It could end up being among the most powerful events in more than 75 years of recorded history. Timing and location matter greatly. Crop damage often depends on whether heat or heavy rain arrives during a narrow planting, flowering, or harvest window. The most direct effects are likely to appear first in commodities. Sugar is on the list of commodities most exposed to favorable price dynamics from weather conditions. Cocoa also looks tight. Grains are more complicated. Soybeans need evidence of a net South American production loss. Problems in northern Brazil may be offset by stronger crops in Argentina or Brazil south. Corn is even more dependent on timing. The key near-term catalyst remains U.S. weather and crops. What happens next matters well beyond agricultural markets. Food is the main channel through which El Niño reaches the broader economy, and the effect usually appears after a one-year lag. That makes inflation primarily a 2027 story. In Latin America, the largest incremental inflation risks are concentrated in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia, with most of the pressure arriving in 2027. That matters for central banks. Weather shocks can fade. So, policymakers often look through an initial rise in food prices. The greater concern is that higher food costs may begin to influence inflation expectations, wages, rents, or other prices across the economy. Colombia stands out as the clearest case where those second-round effects could complicate monetary policy. India and Indonesia also face meaningful economic exposure. Agriculture accounts for a large share of output and employment in these countries. India is especially sensitive. Agriculture represents about 18 percent of the GDP, 43 to 45 [percent] of jobs, while food makes up roughly 36 percent of the consumer price basket. Record food reserves may provide some protection, though a poor growing season could still weigh on rural incomes and keep food inflation elevated. The economic consequences will vary widely. Higher agricultural prices can support farmer income and benefit some parts of the food and agricultural supply chain. They can also raise costs for households, food producers, and businesses that depend on grains and sugar. Utilities may benefit in markets where hotter or drier conditions lift electricity prices, while heavy rainfall could disrupt transport routes and airports in those exposed regions. Historical asset-price signals are limited, so this is less of a broad macro trade than a detailed assessment of local exposure. Rainfall, crop timing, inventories, and the ability to pass higher costs on to consumers will determine where the pressure lands. El Niño may begin in the Pacific, but its market footprint can travel from cocoa farms in West Africa to a grocery aisle, a power grid, or a central bank meeting. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeRamón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid (today it's 98% fossil-free) while keeping the utility public and letting private capital foot the bill. Now he's trying to export the same playbook across the global South. We talk through how Uruguay pulled it off — the hydro “battery” for wind & solar “baseload,” the cross-party political deal, the market redesign — and what actually transfers to countries without the same advantages. We also discuss why, seven years on, no other country has followed Uruguay's path.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:09 – From particle physics to a nuclear proposal05:46 – Taking the job as energy secretary07:00 – The 2008 crisis: drought, expensive oil, blackouts09:26 – Getting every party to sign the same plan12:51 – Why climate was not the lead argument15:42 – Attracting private capital without privatizing20:22 – What a public utility made possible23:06 – Planning a grid where wind and solar are the base load29:26 – Thermal plants as insurance, and the last 2 percent32:36 – EVs, smart meters, and building an electrostate37:33 – Why bills fell less than generation costs39:46 – What transfers to other countries44:15 – Optimum curtailment, Colombia, and Haiti50:51 – The political work, and the argument against the dominant narrative56:36 – The Global South and the NDC as development catalyst
TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-17-2026.Bill Roggio reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting the accuracy of the maps he built that predicted the Taliban's takeover. He describes the withdrawal as disorganized, noting there was zero plan for the Afghan government or military equipment. Roggio specifically criticizes the abandonment of Bagram Air Base, which he believes was the superior evacuation site. He also addresses current Middle East policy, dismissing proposed land blockades against Iran as "fanciful" and impractical. He warns that current strategic failures mirror the indifference seen in Afghanistan. (1)Bridget Toomey analyzes the reawakening of the Yemeni Civil War, noting that the Houthis are launching fresh offensives to seize the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. While the Houthis claim to target Saudiinterests, their primary focus has shifted to defeating government-backed ground troops. Toomey highlights the extensive use of drone technology by both sides, with the Houthis demonstrating sophisticated capabilities while the Yemeni government adopts modified Chinese systems. She notes that Saudi Arabia remains hesitant to fully re-initiate a large-scale military intervention despite continued Houthi aggression. (2)Janatyn Sayeh explores the "secret plan" of Iranian hardliners to escalate regional conflict and raise costs for the United States. He notes that while the Iranian economy is an existential vulnerability, the regime is willing to ride out sanctions to maintain its Islamist agenda. Sayeh critiques the viability of a U.S. land blockade, citing the difficulty of gaining cooperation from neighbors like Afghanistan and Pakistan. He argues that power is concentrated within the IRGCsecurity establishment rather than just the Supreme Leader, and that internal rifts are secondary to the elite's collective survival. (3)Malcolm Hoenlein provides an overview of the October 27th Israeli election, explaining the complex "list" voting system and Netanyahu's challenges. He discusses the "Board of Peace" negotiations, stressing that the central hurdle remains Hamas's refusal to disarm before Israeli withdrawal. Hoenlein also touches on regional tensions, including Hezbollah's rearming and internal unrest in Iran fueled by economic desperation. Finally, he notes Turkey's significant lobbying efforts in Washington through a new headquarters and a "glorious new front" of diplomatic normalization between Israel and several South American nations including Colombia. (4)Edmund Fitton-Brown argues that the U.S. is "running out of ideas" regarding economic pressure on Iran, labeling a land blockade as far-fetched due to uncooperative neighbors. He suggests that secondary sanctions on Chinese "teapot" refineries are a more practical tool. Regarding Yemen, Fitton-Brown observes that the Houthis have become emboldened by U.S. irresolution and are pushing south to capture the Bab el-Mandeb. He expresses cautious optimism regarding Jared Kushner's diplomatic delegation, noting that experienced figures like Tony Blair are unlikely to be "dupes" for Hamas during negotiations. (5)John Hardie reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, specifically Russia's rejection of a Black Sea ceasefire in favor of striking Ukrainian food supplies. He notes that while Russia maintains a maritime blockade advantage, Ukraine is retaliating with high-precision long-range drone strikes against Russian oil refineries and defense plants. Hardie suggests that the Kremlin may be receptive to a moratorium on deep-strike operations because their own infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable. He concludes that Ukraine currently holds a tactical edge in drone technology, aided by Western intelligence to bypass Russian air defenses. (6)David Daoud details the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting that Hezbollah's refusal to disarm has prompted the IDF to prepare for a major operation. Israel is currently conducting "clearing operations" to destroy Hezbollah installations near the Al-Aishiyeh Ridge. Daoud highlights the recent deaths of senior commanders from the elite Radwan and Badr units, which indicates that Hezbollah's operational security remains compromised. Despite these losses, Hezbollah is working with Iran to rebuild its command structure and has attempted to smuggle advanced weaponry, including cruise missiles, into Lebanon. (7)Kamran Bokhari examines the evolution of the Iranian regime, arguing that the Supreme Leader has become a figurehead for the IRGC and security establishment. He suggests that the war has accelerated a process of internal fragmentation, though the elite remains united by a shared fear of collapse. While public uprisings have gone "underground," the regime continues to conduct mass arrests to prevent a critical mass of resistance. Bokhari describes a "post-clergy" era where the military dominates political life, noting that the regime has evolved into a different entity than it was decades ago. (8)Alan Tonelson exposes a massive Chinese tariff evasion scheme, where goods are rerouted through countries like Cambodia and Mexico to bypass U.S. duties. This "scam" is estimated to cost the U.S. up to $26 billion in annual revenue. While the White House is developing AI-based systems to strengthen customs enforcement, there is criticism regarding the lack of direct penalties against Beijing. Tonelson notes that 40 countries are currently complicit in these practices, harming the U.S. manufacturing base. He predicts only modest changes to these trade dynamics through the remainder of the current administration. (9)Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, focusing on Jared Kushner's meeting with Hamas leadership to discuss a 15-point peace plan. Ben-Ur explains that Israel rejected the plan because it lacked a verifiable mechanism for Hamas's disarmament before Israeli withdrawal. He dismisses reports of famine in Gaza as propaganda, noting that international bodies currently view aid levels as acceptable. The conversation emphasizes that Hamas remains committed to the destruction of Israel, making voluntary disarmament a "fiction," while Israeli politics remain divided over the war's prosecution. (10)Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' characterization of Israeli politicians as "extremists," viewing it as a provocative attempt to shift American Democratic policy. Epstein argues that a two-state solution is fundamentally unstable because an autonomous Palestinian region cannot be prevented from remilitarizing. He contends that proponents of this solution often act in bad faith, ignoring Hamas's history of violated ceasefires. Furthermore, Epstein describes the Democratic Socialists of America as isolationists who focus disproportionately on Israel while ignoring other global aggressors like Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. (11)Jeremy Zakis reports on the looming weather crisis in Australia, where meteorologists predict a "super El Niño" combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. This rare combination is expected to cause extreme drought and record-breaking temperatures in New South Wales and Victoria. Zakis warns that a wet winter has fueled rampant eucalyptus growth, creating a massive volume of flammable oils. These conditions have "primed" the landscape for catastrophic wildfires. Residents are being urged to clear undergrowth immediately, as the upcoming fire season could surpass the severity of the devastating 2020–2021 bushfires. (12)One small fix beyond the log: Badr unit (source had "Bader," segment 7) — the standard rendering of Hezbollah's Badr unit. Janatyn Sayeh applied per your confirmed spelling.
Malcolm Hoenlein provides an overview of the October 27th Israeli election, explaining the complex "list" voting system and Netanyahu's challenges. He discusses the "Board of Peace" negotiations, stressing that the central hurdle remains Hamas's refusal to disarm before Israeli withdrawal. Hoenlein also touches on regional tensions, including Hezbollah's rearming and internal unrest in Iran fueled by economic desperation. Finally, he notes Turkey's significant lobbying efforts in Washington through a new headquarters and a "glorious new front" of diplomatic normalization between Israel and several South American nations including Colombia. (4)
Recent primary results were supposed to offer clues on voters' appetite for progressive candidates. But the results — so far — paint a muddled picture. What does that mean for the party's midterm strategy? And new inflation numbers are out and lettuce was a highlight. How are the leafy greens impacting the cost of living? Plus, rescue teams in Colombia are racing to find the nearly 500 earthquake victims still buried under rubble.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Arezou Rezvani, Alice Woelfle, Jason Breslow, Rafael Nam and Tina Kraja. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Milton Guevara. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange. Our technical director is Zac Coleman.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.(0:00) Introduction(01:51) Democratic Party Divide(05:38) Lettuce is Saving You Green(09:23) Colombia Rescue EffortsSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy