Podcasts about CPB

Solidarity 769, 10 June 2026. Articles: Doctors strike 15-19 June Push back the racists! For democratic controls on the police Iran war: for peace with equal rights! Expand jobs, not cut benefits! University strikes spread Strike saves daycare centre Keeping it safe when it's hot Letter: Who's the "behaviour", and who's the "management" Letter: Literacy and edtech Letter: A false polarisation Letter: A case against the under-16 ban Overturn and subvert the Code of Practice Print is not just another medium School support staff need new union deal Well short of what's needed The Communist Manifesto of 1848 Rosa Luxemburg on renewing Marxism To open up Labour, win Makerfield Use legal rights against workplace heat! Ebola, capitalism, and Trump's aid cuts Young men in USA turn religious What we saw in Lviv and Kyiv The TUC's ERA toolkit: check the small print No land without an owner? The CPB's rotten curate's egg Laying waste to southern Lebanon DUP blocks Northern Ireland's “ERA” Socialist Worker's mess on Makerfield Things likely to get worse Neither Washington nor Tehran, but workers' liberty Why I rejected the University of Bath pay offer How the General Strike was lost What we can learn from SNP scandal Unruly schools on film Letter: Learn from Chayanov Milei attacks the working class and its unions Eco-socialism must have more politics, not less! Antimilitarism which forgets those who have been attacked is no antimilitarism In retrospect: Marx, Thatcher, and Sunday shopping Another successful strike. Now escalate! Free Yaser Ahmadinejad! Aerospace workers strike for pay Seize the loot of the rich! Conference and Andrea Egan's first 139 days Green councils, reversing cuts, and the Lib-Dems More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-769-10-june-2026

CardioNerds (Drs. Rawan Amir, Tripti Gupta, and Alysha Joseph) discuss the fundamentals of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) surgery with Dr. Elizabeth Stephens.  Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Grace Qiu.  Using a case of a young adult undergoing a Ross procedure, the episode walks through what happens in the operating room—from induction and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), myocardial protection, and surgical repair. The discussion highlights key concepts including cardioplegia, cross-clamp and bypass times, hypothermic circulatory arrest, and the complexity of redo sternotomy. This episode provides learners with a practical framework to interpret operative reports, anticipate postoperative physiology, and better collaborate with surgical teams. This episode was produced by the CardioNerds ACHD Council and planned by Dr. Rawan Amir.  CardioNerds Adult Congenital Heart Disease PageCardioNerds Episode Page Pearls “LV distension kills patients.”Preventing left ventricular distension with appropriate venting and awareness of aortic insufficiency is critical to intraoperative safety.  TEE can change the surgical plan in real time.Findings such as underestimated aortic regurgitation, mitral pathology, or a PFO may directly alter cannulation and cardioplegia strategy.  Cross-clamp time = myocardial ischemic time; bypass time = systemic stress.Both are key predictors of postoperative complications including renal injury, bleeding, and ventricular dysfunction.  Redo sternotomy risk is driven by anatomy, not just number.Aorta adherent to the sternum, conduit position, and chamber pressurization define risk more than the number of prior surgeries.  Think longitudinally—ACHD surgery is lifetime planning.Surgical materials and strategies must account for future interventions, especially in younger patients. Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Alysha Joseph, aided by generative artificial intelligence. What are the key steps in congenital cardiac surgery from incision to closure? Preoperative planning is multidisciplinary, involving surgeon, anesthesia, cardiology, and ICU teams; high-risk inductions (e.g., critical AS, Williams syndrome) are identified early TEE is performed immediately after induction to reassess anatomy and may reveal new findings (e.g., underestimated AI, mitral disease, PFO) Median sternotomy is performed, followed by creation of a pericardial well to optimize exposure Heparin is administered prior to cannulation; arterial and venous cannulas are placed for initiation of CPB Cross-clamp is applied and cardioplegia delivered to arrest the heart, allowing a still and protected operative field Surgical repair (e.g., Ross procedure) is performed, followed by de-airing, cross-clamp removal, and reperfusion Patient is weaned from bypass with TEE reassessment, hemostasis achieved, and chest closed What is cardioplegia and how is it delivered? Cardioplegia is a potassium-rich solution that arrests myocardial activity and reduces metabolic demand Most commonly used solution in the U.S. is Del Nido cardioplegia, originally developed for pediatric myocardium Delivery strategies include: Antegrade (via aortic root) – standard approach  Ostial (direct coronary delivery) – used when aortic root cannot be relied upon  Retrograde (via coronary sinus) – useful in severe AI or coronary disease NOTE: Severe aortic regurgitation can impair antegrade delivery and requires alternative strategies and LV venting  What do cross-clamp time and bypass time represent clinically? Cross-clamp time = duration of myocardial ischemia while the heart is arrested Bypass time = total duration on CPB, reflecting systemic exposure to non-physiologic circulation Prolonged cross-clamp time (>2–3 hours) increases risk of myocardial dysfunction, especially with poor baseline function Longer bypass time is associated with increased risk of renal injury, coagulopathy, and bleeding These metrics often reflect both case complexity and intraoperative challenges What is hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) and when is it used? HCA involves complete cessation of blood flow to allow a bloodless surgical field Typically used in complex aortic arch repairs Patients are cooled to ~18°C to reduce metabolic demand and protect organs Duration is ideally limited to

Are President Trump and MAGA Republicans publicly signaling that they plan to interfere in—and potentially rig—the 2026 midterm elections? If so, why is the media not taking the threat seriously? In this episode of Inequality Watch, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis investigate the connections between wealth inequality, political power, ICE funding, the influence of Super PACs on elections, and growing concerns about democratic accountability in Trump's America.Credits: Pre-Production: Taya Graham, Stephen JanisStudio Production / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino, Stephen JanisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Lo schema di decreto correttivo della riforma fiscale, le FAQ dell'Agenzia su CPB e nuova disciplina delle plusvalenze, i chiarimenti su agevolazione prima casa e credito d’imposta per il riacquisto della prima casa. A cura di Anita Mauro

Is private credit een tikkende tijdbom binnen het financiële systeem? Of gewoon een handige financieringsvorm die onterecht in een slecht daglicht staat? In deze aflevering duiken Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma samen in de wereld van onderhandse leningen en schaduwbanken. Want deze week spraken DNB, AFM én het CPB zich allemaal uit over de risico's van private credit. DNB-president Olaf Sleijpen waarschuwde voor een ‘potentieel giftige cocktail’. Maar wat zit er precies in dat mixdrankje? Anna en Marijn leggen uit hoe private credit verweven is geraakt met pensioenfondsen, verzekeraars en grote private-equitypartijen en waarom juist die ondoorzichtigheid de toezichthouders wakker houdt. Marijn bespreekt ook een alarmerend stuk van vermogensbeheerder Lane Generational, die de markt omschrijft als een ‘illiquid jenga tower’. Wat gebeurt er als bedrijven hun rente niet meer betalen maar bij de schuld optellen en verzekeraars gedwongen worden illiquide beleggingen te dumpen? En waarom is het faillissement van een kleine Amerikaanse verzekeraar in Connecticut misschien wel de kanarie in de kolenmijn? Ook kijken ze terug in de geschiedenis: hoe somber waren Nederlanders eigenlijk in 1906 over hun kleermakers en bakkers? En wat zegt het dieptepunt in het Amerikaanse consumentenvertrouwen van deze week (het laagste sinds 1952) over wat er nog aan kan komen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is private credit een tikkende tijdbom binnen het financiële systeem? Of gewoon een handige financieringsvorm die onterecht in een slecht daglicht staat? In deze aflevering duiken Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma samen in de wereld van onderhandse leningen en schaduwbanken. Want deze week spraken DNB, AFM én het CPB zich allemaal uit over de risico's van private credit. DNB-president Olaf Sleijpen waarschuwde voor een ‘potentieel giftige cocktail’. Maar wat zit er precies in dat mixdrankje? Anna en Marijn leggen uit hoe private credit verweven is geraakt met pensioenfondsen, verzekeraars en grote private-equitypartijen en waarom juist die ondoorzichtigheid de toezichthouders wakker houdt. Marijn bespreekt ook een alarmerend stuk van vermogensbeheerder Lane Generational, die de markt omschrijft als een ‘illiquid jenga tower’. Wat gebeurt er als bedrijven hun rente niet meer betalen maar bij de schuld optellen en verzekeraars gedwongen worden illiquide beleggingen te dumpen? En waarom is het faillissement van een kleine Amerikaanse verzekeraar in Connecticut misschien wel de kanarie in de kolenmijn? Ook kijken ze terug in de geschiedenis: hoe somber waren Nederlanders eigenlijk in 1906 over hun kleermakers en bakkers? En wat zegt het dieptepunt in het Amerikaanse consumentenvertrouwen van deze week (het laagste sinds 1952) over wat er nog aan kan komen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het kabinet houdt de Amerikaanse overname van Solvinity, de beheerder van digitale infrastructuur van DigiD, tegen. Dat meldt staatssecretaris Willemijn Aerdts (D66, Digitale Economie en Soevereiniteit) in een brief aan de Tweede Kamer. Na een toetsing is geconcludeerd dat de overname door het Amerikaanse Kyndryl een ‘risico vormt voor het publieke belang’. De verhoging van de AOW-leeftijd gaat niet door, zo bevestigt minister Hans Vijlfbrief na overleg op Sociale Zaken. De maatregel van 2,7 miljard euro wordt doorgeschoven naar 2031 om de weg vrij te maken voor gesprekken met vakbonden en werkgevers over een breder pakket aan bezuinigingen op WIA, WW en zorg. De bonden noemen de stap vooralsnog onvoldoende, maar het kabinet rekent op alternatieve voorstellen uit de polder. Nederland ontbiedt via de EU-buitendienst de Russische ambassadeur na nieuwe zware raketaanvallen op Kiev en Russische oproepen aan buitenlandse burgers om de stad te verlaten. Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken Tom Berendsen spreekt van een onacceptabele escalatie en herhaalt de oproep aan Rusland om te gaan onderhandelen. Tegelijkertijd bezoekt Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen de Baltische staten, waar zij extra Europese investeringen in luchtverdediging en anti-dronesystemen aankondigt. De Nederlandsche Bank, het Centraal Planbureau en de Autoriteit Financiële Markten waarschuwen voor een ‘giftige cocktail’ van risico’s voor de financiële stabiliteit. DNB-president Olaf Sleijpen wijst vooral op toenemende cyberdreigingen, versterkt door nieuwe AI-modellen, terwijl CPB-directeur Pieter Hasekamp de extreem hoge waarderingen en schulden in de AI-sector vergelijkt met de ondoorzichtige risico-opbouw vóór de crisis van 2008. De toezichthouders pleiten voor nauwere Europese samenwerking en betere toegang tot geavanceerde testmodellen om de weerbaarheid van de financiële sector te vergroten. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In aflevering #143 duiken we in het verse CPB-rapport De hoogste bomen vangen minder wind: belastingdruk op inkomens en vermogens (mei 2026). Het CPB constateert vrij helder: op papier is ons belastingstelsel progressief, in de praktijk niet. De bv is de belangrijkste ontsnappingsroute, de doorschuifregeling maakt uitstel praktisch tot afstel, de Bedrijfsopvolgingsregeling kost 1,1 miljard per jaar ten gunste van enkele duizenden personen, en de hypotheekrenteaftrek jaagt de huizenprijzen aan zonder dat het eigenwoningbezit toeneemt. Het CPB zegt het zelf, woordelijk: het belastingstelsel remt de groeiende ongelijkheid niet af en draagt er soms zelfs aan bij. En Den Haag? Het coalitieakkoord Aan de slag van D66, VVD en CDA spreekt niet over vermogensongelijkheid, behoudt expliciet de BOR, de doorschuifregeling, de hypotheekrenteaftrek en het lage vpb-tarief, en legt in de hervormingsagenda alvast vast dat belastingen "niet verder worden genivelleerd". D66-fractievoorzitter Paternotte stelde dat er een grens zit aan hoe zwaar je bedrijven nog kunt belasten — als antwoord op de vraag of vermogens zwaarder belast zouden moeten worden. Dat is dus de meest progressieve coalitiepartner. Ondertussen waarschuwt het SCP dat de bezuinigingen op zorg en sociale zekerheid de ongelijkheid juist verder vergroten. We leggen uit hoe het stelsel werkt, voor wie het werkt, en waarom een rapport dat een aardverschuiving zou moeten veroorzaken, in Den Haag wordt afgedaan als kennisnemen. Deze aflevering werd gemaakt met ondersteuning van Wim Brons van remotepodcast.nl. Een aanrader voor als je op afstand een podcast wil maken met fantastische geluidskwaliteit. Wil je ons steunen? Dat kan: je kunt vriend van de show worden: https://vriendvandeshow.nl/studio-tegengif ***SHOWNOTES*** CPB, ‘De hoogste bomen vangen minder wind: belastingdruk op inkomens en vermogens' (2026) https://www.cpb.nl/publicatie/de-hoogste-bomen-vangen-minder-wind-belastingdruk-op-inkomens-en-vermogens Ministerie van Financiën, ‘Ambtelijk rapport Aanpak fiscale regelingen' (2023) https://open.overheid.nl/documenten/3da70b0e-9ec0-4619-a4eb-d01bc0198a05/file Ministerie van Financiën, IBO vermogensverdeling ‘Licht uit, spot aan: de vermogensverdeling' https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/sites/default/files/rapporten/vermogensverdeling/IBO-Vermogensverdeling-rapport.pdf NRC, Hoofdredactioneel commentaar, ‘Politieke onwil om iets aan de groeiende ongelijkheid te doen schaadt uiteindelijk heel Nederland' https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/05/08/politieke-onwil-om-iets-aan-de-groeiende-ongelijkheid-te-doen-schaadt-uiteindelijk-heel-nederland-a4927169?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=clipboard&utm_campaign=share&utm_term=share-modal NRC, Marieke Stellinga, ‘Wanneer gaan we eindelijk eens minder scheef belasten' https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/05/08/wanneer-gaan-we-eindelijk-eens-minder-scheef-belasten-a4927367

La metodologia di calcolo alla base della stima del reddito e del valore della produzione netta proposti per il CPB 2026-2027, il trattamento IVA degli incentivi alle concessionarie per la vendita delle auto, il salario giusto e l'art. 36 della Costituzione. A cura di Luca Bilancini

In een tijd waarin de techsector wordt opgeschud door de mogelijke gevolgen van AI, is het voor techbedrijven tijd om hun strategie uit te stippelen. Zo koos tech- en designbureau Hypersolid, dat in 2024 uit een fusie tussen vier bedrijven is ontstaan, vorige maand voor een wisseling van de wacht aan het roer van het bedrijf. Wat is de kersverse directeur van plan met de op het buitenland gerichte koers van haar voorganger? Rianne Meijerman, de nieuwe topvrouw van Hypersolid is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagić/Boot Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op dinsdag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Economenpanel Volgens het CPB vergroot ons eigen belastingstelsel de economische ongelijkheid. En: De olieproductie van OPEC staat op het laagste niveau in 36 jaar. Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.30 in het economenpanel met: Rens van Tilburg, economisch adviseur en verbonden aan de VU. En Martin Visser, Econoom en financieel journalist bij de Telegraaf Luister l Economenpanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het Nederlandse belastingstelsel zorgt volgens het CPB voor economische ongelijkheid in ons land. En: De olieproductie van OPEC staat op het laagste niveau in 36 jaar. Dat en meer bespreken we in het economenpanel van BNR Zakendoen Panelleden Presentator Thomas van Zijl gaat in gesprek met het economenpanel, dat deze keer bestaat uit: - Martin Visser, Econoom en financieel journalist bij de Telegraaf - Rens van Tilburg, economisch adviseur en verbonden aan de VU. Abonneer je op de podcast Ga naar de pagina van het economenpanel en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast, Spotify en elke maandag live om 11:30 uur in BNR Zakendoen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iedere week in Toegevoegde Waarde duiken Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma van het FD in de fascinerende wereld van de economie. FD columnist Anna Dijkman en FD journalist Marijn Jongsma duiken samen in The Wage Standard, het nieuwe boek van econoom Arindrajit Dube. Daarin beschrijft hij hoe grote bedrijven steeds meer macht kregen op de arbeidsmarkt, vakbonden verzwakten en lonen achterbleven zelfs terwijl de economie groeide. Wat deed Walmart met de Amerikaanse arbeidsmarkt? Waarom werden schoonmakers, beveiligers en receptionisten ineens structureel slechter betaald? En waarom ziet Dube Nederland juist als een verrassend positief voorbeeld? Daarna duiken Anna en Marijn in het veelbesproken nieuwe rapport van het Centraal Planbureau over ongelijkheid en belastingen. Betaalt de rijkste Nederlander echt minder belasting dan de middenklasse? Is box 2 vooral een slimme belastingconstructie? En worden de verschillen in Nederland daadwerkelijk zorgwekkender of trekt het CPB te grote conclusies uit de cijfers? Ook komt de vragen ze zich af waar de echte vermogenskloof in Nederland zit. Bij miljonairs? Of juist tussen have’s and have-not’s op de huizenmarkt, de kloof turen je huis huren of kopen. Is dat niet de daadwerkelijke kloof binnen onze samenleving? Anna en Marijn zoeken het uit, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iedere week in Toegevoegde Waarde duiken Anna Dijkman en Marijn Jongsma van het FD in de fascinerende wereld van de economie. FD columnist Anna Dijkman en FD journalist Marijn Jongsma duiken samen in The Wage Standard, het nieuwe boek van econoom Arindrajit Dube. Daarin beschrijft hij hoe grote bedrijven steeds meer macht kregen op de arbeidsmarkt, vakbonden verzwakten en lonen achterbleven zelfs terwijl de economie groeide. Wat deed Walmart met de Amerikaanse arbeidsmarkt? Waarom werden schoonmakers, beveiligers en receptionisten ineens structureel slechter betaald? En waarom ziet Dube Nederland juist als een verrassend positief voorbeeld? Daarna duiken Anna en Marijn in het veelbesproken nieuwe rapport van het Centraal Planbureau over ongelijkheid en belastingen. Betaalt de rijkste Nederlander echt minder belasting dan de middenklasse? Is box 2 vooral een slimme belastingconstructie? En worden de verschillen in Nederland daadwerkelijk zorgwekkender of trekt het CPB te grote conclusies uit de cijfers? Ook komt de vragen ze zich af waar de echte vermogenskloof in Nederland zit. Bij miljonairs? Of juist tussen have’s and have-not’s op de huizenmarkt, de kloof turen je huis huren of kopen. Is dat niet de daadwerkelijke kloof binnen onze samenleving? Anna en Marijn zoeken het uit, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We moeten het hebben over de asielnoodmaatregelen, ja: weer. Nadat ze sneuvelden in de Eerste Kamer, komen ze er nu stapsgewijs toch. Maar waarom, en hoe? Ondertussen togen allerhande politici naar Loosdrecht om daar de onvrede over het asielbeleid verder aan te wakkeren. Welke politicus trekt nog een morele grens? Verder in deze De kamer van Klok: het wietexperiment, het CPB-rapport over vermogensongelijkheid en het hantavirus. Hoe staat het met de pandemische paraatheid van Nederland?Studenten opgelet! De Volkskrant biedt een gratis studentenabonnement aan, af te sluiten via volkskrant.nl/studenten Presentatie: Gijs GroentemanRedactie: Corinne van Duin, Lotte Grimbergen, Jasper Veenstra, April van de GriendtMontage: Rinkie BartelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De economische ongelijkheid tussen huishoudens in Nederland neemt toe en dat komt deels door het Nederlandse belastingstelsel, stelt het CPB. Verschillende vormen van inkomen en vermogen worden namelijk anders belast. Toch wordt dat rapport volgens macro-econoom Edin Mujagić niet door iedereen juist geïnterpreteerd. ‘Er wordt nu gezegd dat het CPB zou impliceren dat er hogere belastingen geheven moeten worden bij een bepaalde groep mensen in Nederland, maar dat zegt het rapport helemaal niet.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Europese Commissie reageert op de plotselinge verhoging van de Amerikaanse importheffing op Europese auto’s naar 25%. Eurocommissaris voor Handel Maroš Šefčovič en Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen dringen in gesprekken met de Amerikaanse regering aan op naleving van de handelsdeal die vorig jaar in Schotland is gesloten, terwijl Europa werkt aan het invullen van afspraken over onder andere gas, landbouw en wapensystemen. In de Straat van Hormuz pauzeert de VS de marine-operatie Project Freedom, die vrachtschepen moet beschermen en duizenden opvarenden in de Golfzone moet evacueren. President Donald Trump wijst op bemiddeling door Pakistan en ‘grote vooruitgang’ in gesprekken met Iran, terwijl Amerikaanse ministers en militairen tegelijk benadrukken dat de blokkade van Iraanse havens en de militaire paraatheid onverminderd van kracht blijven. Het Centraal Planbureau constateert dat het Nederlandse belastingstelsel de kloof tussen arm en rijk vergroot in plaats van verkleint. De hoogste inkomens betalen volgens het CPB gemiddeld 28% belasting, tegenover 30 tot 35% voor midden- en hogere inkomens, wat de vermogensongelijkheid versterkt en op termijn risico’s oplevert voor economische ontwikkeling, productiviteit en machtsconcentratie. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Europese Commissie reageert op de plotselinge verhoging van de Amerikaanse importheffing op Europese auto’s naar 25%. Eurocommissaris voor Handel Maroš Šefčovič en Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen dringen in gesprekken met de Amerikaanse regering aan op naleving van de handelsdeal die vorig jaar in Schotland is gesloten, terwijl Europa werkt aan het invullen van afspraken over onder andere gas, landbouw en wapensystemen. In de Straat van Hormuz pauzeert de VS de marine-operatie Project Freedom, die vrachtschepen moet beschermen en duizenden opvarenden in de Golfzone moet evacueren. President Donald Trump wijst op bemiddeling door Pakistan en ‘grote vooruitgang’ in gesprekken met Iran, terwijl Amerikaanse ministers en militairen tegelijk benadrukken dat de blokkade van Iraanse havens en de militaire paraatheid onverminderd van kracht blijven. Het Centraal Planbureau constateert dat het Nederlandse belastingstelsel de kloof tussen arm en rijk vergroot in plaats van verkleint. De hoogste inkomens betalen volgens het CPB gemiddeld 28% belasting, tegenover 30 tot 35% voor midden- en hogere inkomens, wat de vermogensongelijkheid versterkt en op termijn risico’s oplevert voor economische ontwikkeling, productiviteit en machtsconcentratie. Deze omschrijving is met AI gemaakt en gecontroleerd door een BNR-redacteur. Over deze podcast BNR Nieuws Vandaag is de podcast met daarin BNR Ochtendnieuws en BNR Avondnieuws. Je krijgt ’s ochtends vroeg en aan het einde van de werkdag in 20 minuten het belangrijkste nieuws van de dag. Abonneer je via bnr.nl/podcast/bnrnieuwsvandaag, de BNR-app, Spotify en Apple Podcasts. Of luister elke dag live via bnr.nl/live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De rijkste Nederlanders worden alsmaar rijker, en de overheid doet daar niks aan. Dat is de boodschap van een vandaag verschenen CPB-rapport over vermogensongelijkheid. Hoe erg is het hiermee gesteld in Nederland? En waarom beweegt politiek Den Haag zo weinig op dit dossier? Een gesprek met * Reinier Kooiman, universitair docent belastingrecht in Leiden * Economiecolumnist van De Volkskrant Peter de Waard * FNV-bestuurder Hendrik Noten

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时尚潮流容易激发物欲，但也不是天生导向购买。品牌需要想方设法刺激消费欲望，才能达成一轮又一轮的业绩增长。但如果业绩不再增长了，谁要为此负责呢？在传统的C字头高管之外，主导产品设计的“创意总监”也成了重要的变革信号。2025年堪称全球创意总监的变动大年， Chanel、Dior、Gucci、范思哲、罗意威、巴黎世家、Fendi……一系列品牌都在调整自己的创意总监人选。而2026年初的秀场，又是很多新总监们首次面对消费者表达想法的机会。创意总监的换血，或者说轮转，到底意味着什么？以及品牌是否真的能从这种换血中获得想要的变化？本期节目，我们就来逐步深入讨论这个问题。本期节目涉及到的部分人名及品牌名：人名：Virgil Abloh、Demna Gvasalia、Matthieu Blazy、Jonathan Anderson、Luca Solca、Sabato De Sarno、Riccardo Tisci、Daniel Lee、John Galliano、Alexander McQueen、Phoebe Philo、Dario Vitale、Pieter Mulier品牌名：Gucci、Chanel、Chloé、Givenchy、Dior、Loewe、Burberry本期节目联合「CPB钻光日夜霜」特别呈现时尚潮流更迭，爱美之心永存。「CPB钻光日夜霜」专研日夜分时守护，科学应对多效抗老需求，以精准分时抗老理念，为肌肤打造昼夜不息的年轻循环。日间，面对紫外线与外界压力带来的老化挑战，「CPB钻光日霜」能够主动强韧肌肤，卓效防晒抗氧，让肌肤在白天也能主动进攻抗老。夜间，则由「CPB钻光夜霜」开启全维抗老模式，根源直补胶原，一夜醒来肌肤弹嫩焕白。日夜循环接力抗老，让好状态持续在线。潮流会变，爱美不变。「CPB钻光日夜霜」，日夜年轻 紧·弹·亮，让美这件事，早晚都在。| 主播 |肖文杰、约小亚| 时间轴 |00:44 2025，堪比NBA转会大年的创意总监换血大年04:31 移动互联网时代加速了设计的创意折旧08:50 快时尚品牌从抄版型到聘请真正的设计人才12:33 创意总监的“保质期”与公司业绩紧密相关16:54 更换创意总监会在多大程度上影响公司股价？24:17 创意总监在大公司内部的权力来源32:14 将“创意更迭”作为一种增长策略| 延伸资料 |《国王与诸神》Wall Street Journal-The Toughest Job in Fashion Is Top Designer for a Luxury BrandVogue-Will the Creative Reset Ever End?System Magazine对Imran Amed和Luca Solca的专访Quartz-Creative directors in luxury fashion have a five-year expiration dateFinancial Times-The Real Reason Fashion Houses Keep Replacing Creative Directors in Today's Luxury IndustryBurberry的历年财报开云的历年财报LVMH的历年财报| 后期制作 |kk| 声音设计 |刘三菜| 收听方式 |你可以通过小宇宙、苹果播客、Spotify、喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、荔枝、豆瓣等平台收听节目。| 认识我们 |微信公众号：第一财经YiMagazine联系我们：thatisbiz@yicai.com

The CPB's luminaries simply cannot give up the dream that there is some way to ‘save' and ‘reclaim' Labour ‘for socialism'. Britain's real road to socialism will be carved by a vanguard party working within a trade union movement whose primary affiliation is to the working class, not to parties of imperialism. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

In de ministerraad wordt vandaag gesproken over de eerder uitgelekte plannen waarmee het kabinet tegemoet wil komen aan de gevolgen van die duurdere energie. De accijnzen gaan niet omlaag, maar de reiskostenvergoeding voor werknemers gaat wel omhoog. ‘Een lappendeken’ aan maatregelen, zegt ABN AMRO-econoom Aggie van Huisseling. ‘Maar in dit geval een begrijpelijke keuze.’ Meerdere rapporten wezen deze week op de impact van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten op de economie. Zo wees het Centraal Planbureau op nadelige gevolgen voor de koopkracht in ons land, mede door de gestegen energieprijzen. ‘Het was een interessante week’, denkt Van Huisseling. De gevolgen van de hoge energieprijzen zijn nu vooral op specifieke plekken zichtbaar, bijvoorbeeld aan de pomp. Op de energierekening merken veel mensen daar nog weinig van, omdat meer dan de helft van de Nederlanders een vast energiecontract heeft. ‘Daarom kiest het kabinet voor verschillende maatregelen, zodat de steun terechtkomt bij de mensen die die nu nodig hebben en niet zomaar in de economie verdwijnt’, aldus Van Huisseling. In totaal komt er een steunpakket van bijna 1 miljard euro om de economische gevolgen van de oorlog te verzachten. Maar volgens Van Huisseling moet ook worden gekeken naar manieren om de vraag naar energie te beperken. ‘Door het conflict in het Midden-Oosten is een aanbodschok ontstaan’, aldus de econoom. ‘Als maatregelen er niet toe leiden dat consumenten minder verbruiken, werken ze elkaar juist tegen.’ Daarnaast moeten ook de ontwikkelingen in de buurlanden in de gaten worden gehouden. In Duitsland is vorige week besloten de accijnzen op brandstof te verlagen. Met België kan het prijsverschil oplopen tot zo’n 55 cent, wat ertoe kan leiden dat mensen in de grensregio ervoor kiezen om over de grens te tanken in plaats van in Nederland. ‘Het blijft altijd een politieke keuze’, zegt Van Huisseling. ‘Maar Nederland lijkt de zorgen van zowel het CPB als het IMF mee te nemen in zijn beslissing.’ Het IMF heeft deze week de groeiprognose voor de wereldeconomie met twee tienden verlaagd en waarschuwt tegelijkertijd voor oplopende schulden. Dat kan op langere termijn ook voor Nederland relevant worden. ‘In beginsel staat Nederland er goed voor, maar op termijn wordt wel rekening gehouden met een verslechtering.’ In de scenario’s van het CPB wordt vooral de koopkracht geraakt. ‘De Nederlandse economie is behoorlijk weerbaar. De effecten van de inflatie zullen zich beperkt doorvertalen in de economische groei’, denkt de econoom. ‘Nederlanders hebben veel gespaard en de lonen zijn de afgelopen tijd flink ingelopen op de inflatie. Dus in beginsel staat de Nederlandse economie er goed voor.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Edgington has a show with Sal the Agorist on X :: Dave Ridley calls about NH politics :: El Stone calls about Mayfest at Bartertowne :: Sarah in NM calls about No Kings rally :: Turd calls about the failures of the Free State Project :: 50 things Americans actually agree on :: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/surprising-things-americans-actually-agree-on/13/ :: Skeeter calls to discuss the finer points of freedom :: Tom in NH calls about abolishment of bad government :: A brief discussion of Mormonism :: SALT lending :: David in NM calls about immigration :: New listener calls from CO about CPB checkpoints :: Creighton in KY calls about the war in Iran :: Stu, Riley, Mark Edgington

Mark Edgington has a show with Sal the Agorist on X :: Dave Ridley calls about NH politics :: El Stone calls about Mayfest at Bartertowne :: Sarah in NM calls about No Kings rally :: Turd calls about the failures of the Free State Project :: 50 things Americans actually agree on :: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/surprising-things-americans-actually-agree-on/13/ :: Skeeter calls to discuss the finer points of freedom :: Tom in NH calls about abolishment of bad government :: A brief discussion of Mormonism :: SALT lending :: David in NM calls about immigration :: New listener calls from CO about CPB checkpoints :: Creighton in KY calls about the war in Iran :: Stu, Riley, Mark Edgington

After a lifetime of unrequited love for Labour, the Communist Party of Britain has suddenly switched its allegiance to the ‘Tories on bikes'. The CPB's apparent conversion to a new electoral vehicle (in this case, the Greens) turns out on closer inspection to be merely a temporary blip. Its fundamental message is not ‘Desert Labour, a party of your class enemies', but ‘Teach Labour a lesson and get it back on the good social-democratic track'. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Markets feel uncertain. Headlines are driving sentiment. Oil prices are volatile, and cracks are forming in private credit, making high yield look more attractive than ever. But is that yield actually protecting you, or pulling you into risk?In this episode, Greg looks at three real-world examples to examine how income behaves under pressure and what that reveals about portfolio stability. We break down private credit and the hidden risks behind high yields and limited liquidity, evaluate Campbell's ($CPB) and whether its elevated dividend is sustainable amid weakening fundamentals, and revisit Chevron ($CVX) as a case study in durable, growing income during oil market volatility.Along the way, we explore why rising yield can be a warning sign, how cash flow drives long-term returns, and what separates sustainable dividend growth from income traps.Because when volatility rises, the goal isn't to predict the next move. It's to stay anchored.Topics Covered[00:11] Introduction[03:31] Market Volatility & Investor Sentiment [04:47] Private Credit Risks & High Yield Illusion [11:04] Campbell's ($CPB): High-Yield Warning Signs [17:17] Chevron ($CVX): Dividend Stability in Oil Volatility [26:38] Berkshire Hathaway: Reminder on the Importance of Cash Flow [29:11] The Dividend Anchor & Final Takeaways________ Dividend Growth: The Quiet Engine of Wealth Dividend growth investing sounds simple, but doing it well for decades is not. That's why we wrote Dividend Growth: The Quiet Engine of Wealth—a practical guide to building a framework you can stick with when things get uncomfortable. You can get a free copy here. Plus, join our market newsletter for more on dividend growth investing. Send us Fan MailDisclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice.If you enjoy the show, we'd greatly appreciate it if you subscribe and leave a reviewRESOURCES:Schedule a meeting with us ->  Financial Planning & Portfolio Management Getting into the weeds -> DCM Investment Reports & ModelsVisit our website to learn more about our investment strategy and wealth management services.Follow us on:Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X

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Het CPB presenteerde gisteren het Centraal Economisch Plan, over de groei van het bbp, de staat van de overheidsfinanciën en de ontwikkeling van de koopkracht. ‘Het was geen fijn leesvoer, want als het CPB spreekt over gestage groei kun je wel zeggen dat het groei is, maar gestage groei betekent eigenlijk dat het allemaal niet gaat zoals we hopen’, zegt macro-econoom Edin Mujagic. Wat zijn jouw bevindingen? Als je naar de cijfers kijkt, zie je 1,4 procent groei dit jaar en 1,1 procent het jaar erop. Kijk je nog verder vooruit, dan heeft het CPB het zelfs over groei van onder de 1 procent. Dat is bijzonder mager. Bovendien gaat het CPB daarbij uit van aannames, zoals een olieprijs die dit en volgend jaar rond de 60 dollar blijft en een inflatie die zakt naar ongeveer 2 procent. Met alles wat er momenteel in de wereld gebeurt, kun je je afvragen hoe realistisch die aannames zijn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Citigroup sees export supply constraints centered on the Strait of Hormuz as a catalyst for Dow Inc. (DOW), upgrading the stock to buy from neutral. Diane King Hall talks about the firm's recent note, along with Occidental Petroleum's (OXY) double upgrade from Wells Fargo. On the opposite end of the spectrum, she turns to downgrades across the consumer staples sectors from Wells Fargo that target Campbell's (CPB), General Mills (GIS), and Conagra Brands (CAG). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Campbell's (CPB) fell to a more than two-decade low after earnings couldn't hit the mark. Diane King Hall explains what is driving the sharp sell-off in the consumer staple giant. On a brighter note, Diane talks about the Nike (NKE) turnaround story getting a lift thanks to a Barclays upgrade. She then touches on Target (TGT) cutting prices for thousands of items in an effort to compete with Walmart (WMT). Campbell's (CPB) fell to a more than two-decade low after earnings couldn't hit the mark. Diane King Hall explains what is driving the sharp sell-off in the consumer staple giant. On a brighter note, Diane talks about the Nike (NKE) turnaround story getting a lift thanks to a Barclays upgrade. She then touches on Target (TGT) cutting prices for thousands of items in an effort to compete with Walmart (WMT). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Rob Jetten is met 38 jaar de jongste premier uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis, maar hij begint met een enorme politieke gok. In deze aflevering analyseren Maarten van Rossem en Tom Jessen de start van kabinet-Jetten I. Is de honger naar de macht groter dan de realiteitszin van de nieuwe premier? En kan dit minderheidskabinet van D66, VVD en CDA de torenhoge ambities waarmaken zonder meerderheid in de Kamers?Na jaren van politieke stilstand belooft premier Jetten "grote doorbraken". De plannen zijn ambitieus: Nederland van het stikstofslot halen, de bouw van vele nieuwe woningen en een miljardeninjectie voor defensie. Maar de prijs is hoog. Om dit te betalen, zet het kabinet het mes in de zorg en de sociale zekerheid.De honger naar de macht was groot, maar de prijs die Jetten betaalt is fors. Hoewel hij spreekt over "grote doorbraken", laten de kille cijfers van het CPB en het PBL een ander beeld zien. De langverwachte doorrekening is een koude douche voor de coalitie: de stikstofdoelen worden niet gehaald, de armoede stijgt en de koopkracht van de laagste inkomens staat onder water.De D66-premier moet beleid verkopen dat rechtstreeks uit de koker van de VVD lijkt te komen. Maarten en Tom vragen zich af of dit geen politieke zelfmoord is. We bespreken: - De historische beëdiging van de jongste premier ooit.- De gewaagde bezuinigingen van 16 miljard op zorg en uitkeringen.- De haalbaarheid van de stikstofplannen en de woningbouw.- De wankele politieke basis: regeren met een minderheidskabinet.- Het vertrek van BBB-mevrouw Caroline van der Plas als lijsttrekker.Kijk deze podcast hier met beeld.

Dit is de gehele uitzending van dr Kelder en Co waar Jort Kelder belt met Jimmy Dijk (SP) over sancties tegen Iran én over het verhogen van het eigen risico door Jetten I. Prof. dr. Sweder van Wijnbergen reageert op de nieuwe heffingen van Trump en de doorrekening van het coalitieakkoord door het CPB en PBL. De jonge dr. Anne van Mourik heeft onderzoek gedaan naar het fenomeen 'honger' in Duitse schoolboeken (1914-2020) en hoe dat als propaganda is gebruikt.  Prof. dr. Christiaan Vinkers heeft een boek geschreven 'Littekens uit je jeugd' over jeugdtrauma's en hoe we die zouden kunnen voorkomen of genezen.   

Beoogd premier Jetten had gehoopt op een ontspannen week met afrondende gesprekken en de voorbereiding op de beëdiging. Maar, het werd maandag al direct chaotisch, nadat bleek dat -de toen nog beoogde staatssecretaris Van Berkel- onwaarheden op haar CV had gezet. Van Berkel vertrok en Jetten was -tussen de gesprekken met alle kandidaten door- ineens bezig een brandje te blussen. Verder kijken Joost en Marleen naar de CPB cijfers die vrijdag zijn gepresenteerd en blikken ze vooruit op de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen.

! JOIN SHERI HORN HASAN @ https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speaking for this week's Astro News You Can Use, including a look at former Prince Andrew's sudden arrest & how the Epstein scandal has reached the level of crimes against humanity at the United Nations!This podcast discusses how the Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse on Feb 17 challenges now us to plant seeds that can blossom into the birth of a new, more humanitarian future-oriented ideology. It told us too, however, that it's the ideologues who, rather than believe in an ideology founded on a system of ideas and ideals--especially ones which form the basis of economic or political theory and policy--instead are often blindly partisan advocates or adherents of a particular ideology.And, since this eclipse had both luminaries in Aquarius square their ruler Uranus in Taurus, it's highlighted that a change in values is most definitely overdue. Uranus is the planet that tells us that the only constant is change. And, that the longer we resist change, the more likely change will occur in a sudden, surprising, or shocking way.So, the universe is asking us now several things if we look back & review the past few lunations. It obvious now that it asked us at the December 19 Sagittarius New Moon to plant seeds that lead to bringing into collective consciousness what we believe to be truly moral, ethical, & just.Meanwhile, the Capricorn New Moon on January 18 highlighted the need for us to stand our ground, or draw the line if you will since Saturn-ruled Capricorn loves its boundaries, in the fight against tyrannical idealogues who don't believe in upholding justice for all.Now, since this February 17 Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse—which carries several themes we're already seeing playing out not only here in America but worldwide—it's time for us to review our true ideological beliefs & decide whether they are about a future of betterment for all of mankind or only for a entitled few.Former Prince Andrew's arrest on February 19, which also happened to be his 66th birthday, shocked the world given his royal lineage. However, it showed us that no one is immune from finding justice through the legal system.This podcast looks at Andrew's natal chart & dissects how his Chiron in late Aquarius conjunct his 8th House Pisces Sun—along with his Scorpio Moon square to them both—reveals the origin of his woundedness in relationships in general & with females in particular. We also discuss his history of sexual obsession from the time he was a young teen.Meanwhile, however, the Epstein scandal—spurred mostly by the release of three million documents related to him—has gone international in other ways as well, since it's reached the level of concern for the United Nations.“In a statement on Monday, the independent experts – who serve in their individual capacities under mandates from the UN Human Rights Council and are not UN staff – warned that the alleged acts documented in the files could amount to some of the gravest crimes under international law.“The reported conduct could amount to sexual slavery, reproductive violence, enforced disappearance, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, and femicide, according to the experts.“So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,” they said.” IS AMERICA AT A TURNING POINT, AND IF SO, IS IT “UNITED WE STAND” OR “DIVIDED WE FALL?”Meanwhile, other shocks & surprises occurred as well, including the sad news of the death of Jesse Jackson, “American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel during the civil rights movement, he became one of the most prominent civil rights leaders of the late 20th and early 21st centuries,” according to Wikipedia.Then there's the ongoing stalemate in the partial U.S. government shutdown as GOP ideologues continue to block the Democrat's request to make modifications to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) & Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) agents as they continue to violate due process & the 4th Amendment.   No surprise that the partial government shutdown took place as Saturn (read: resistance) entered Mars-ruled Aries, the archetypal energy of motivation & action. There's this from Thom Hartmann, Feb 17: The American Revolution Started Over This Kind of Abuse: Have We Forgotten? Once the government decides who qualifies for Fourth Amendment protection, rights stop being rights and start being privileges handed out by those in power…”“This fight isn't really about immigration,” Hartmann explains. “It's about whether the Constitution still restrains government power at all. When elected officials call it a ‘nonstarter' to require federal agents to get a judicial warrant before kicking in doors, to give people bail or a trial before they face long-term prison, and to allow protests, they're not debating border policy, they're testing whether the Bill of Rights is still binding or has become merely decorative.“The Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”SATURN/NEPTUNE CONJOIN IN MARS-RULED ARIES: WAR INLAND & ON THE SEAS?And now we find ourselves on the threshold of the new Saturn/Neptune cycle as the two meet on February 20 in Aries, kicking off a astrological energy that will last for the next 36 years.This as Donald Trump has threatened to staunch the free flow of information concerning voting & voting rights by threatening to limit who can vote & define who can't. All based on the fact that he's an ideologue who, in combination with his many lies, seems to truly believe he lost the 2020 presidential election due to fraud inherent in the voting process. And then there's his threats now to go to war with Iran. Remember, Saturn represents foundations that allow us to feel secure, while Neptune is water, among other things. In Mars-ruled Aries, with the naval building up near Iran, it's clear that Trump's threats involve invading Iran represent a transgression of such boundaries.Like his illegal bombing of boats in the Caribbean & Pacific oceans suspected (but not proven) to be carrying illegal drugs, & his midnight military invasion of Venezuela & the kidnapping of its leader Nicolas Maduro & his wife, this most recent threat to Iran—likely endorsed by Israel's Netanyahu since the two met recently in Washington, D.C.—seems to be based also on Trump's fixed ideological notion that he is the king, not only of America, but of the world.Pushback has already begun as a War Powers Resolution has been introduced in Congress, stated that only they have the ability to declare & not the president alone. Tensions will likely grow as we approach the February 24 first quarter lunar square of the Gemini Moon to the Pisces Sun (since the Sun entered Pisces on February 18, the day after the Aquarius solar eclipse.)The Moon (the people) will likely continue to communicate (Gemini) their concerns with the president's (Sun) vaguely articulated plans to invade yet another sovereign nation that has not declared war against the U.S.MERCURY RETROGRADE IN PISCES: REVIEW TIME!When Mercury stations retrograde at 22'34” Pisces on February 24, we've the opportunity to review several things, the first of which is what is the emotional quality of our lives? Given the state of the sluggish growth in the U.S. economy based on the negative results of Mercury-related tariffs on trade & the cost of goods, Trump's refusal to allow the opening a second major trade route from Michigan to Canada in the form of the Gordie Howe Bridge, we see there's much to review…There is also, of course, the ability of “local” communities to continue their protests against ICE & CPB as the courts have become overwhelmed by the number of habeas corpus & other rights violation cases by both citizens & immigrants—both legal & illegal—alike.As we wait the exact square of Mars in Aquarius to Uranus in Taurus, keep an eye out for any sudden martial or military action based on the beliefs of ideologues such as Trump & the kakistocracy government he's put into place this past year. The signs say it will be sudden and, given the involvement of Mars, potentially violent…Tune in to hear more, including where this Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse fell in both Washington, D.C. & in the U.S. Sibly birth charts & what that portends @https://www.karmicevolution.com/astrologically-speakingSee you then! Namaste…

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Elora Mukherjee, professor at Columbia Law School and director of Columbia Law School's Immigrants' Rights Clinic, talks about the many children detained by US immigration authorities and argues for alternatives to detention for families.→ Liam Ramos Was Just One of Hundreds of Children at This Detention Center. Release Them All. 

According to government data, at least 3,800 children were detained by U.S. federal immigration forces in 2025 alone, including 20 infants. On today's show: Elora Mukherjee, professor at Columbia Law School and director of its Immigrants' Rights Clinic, talks about what these children and families are experiencing right now.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Michelle Hackman, Wall Street Journal reporter covering U.S. immigration policy, talks about the legality of the tactics ICE agents are using in Minneapolis and elsewhere, including entering people's homes without warrants, and the ways they are dealing with bystanders in the wake of the two recent fatal shootings in Minnesota.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

This week we focus on the Trump Administration's seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as Ralph welcomes legendary former ambassador, Chas Freeman, who calls it nothing more than a “gas station stick-up.” Then our resident Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, lays out some of the legal ramifications of the whole affair.Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States with over 100 foreign governments in East and South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and both Western and Eastern Europe. Ambassador Freeman was previously a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in the American embassies at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was Director for Chinese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1979-1981. He was the principal American interpreter during the late President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. In addition to Chinese, Ambassador Freeman speaks French and Spanish at the professional level and can converse in Arabic and several other languages.We have been engaged in murder on the high seas, people who are suspected on flimsy grounds of carrying narcotics. If they are carrying narcotics, it is not to the United States [but] between Venezuela and Trinidad, from which the drugs go to Western Europe and West Africa. We have been guilty of acts of piracy, seizing vessels on the high seas, on the basis of no authority. And (very dangerously) we have seized a Russian-flagged tanker…And we are risking a war with a nuclear-armed superpower over an issue that is peripheral to Venezuela.Ambassador Chas FreemanDomestically, we have a constitutional crisis. We are the most powerful country on the planet, and our domestic constitutional crisis has turned out to be contagious to the international system. And so we're seeing the disappearance of well-established norms of human behavior, interactions between states. It will not be easy to resurrect those. The precedents we've just set could come home to trouble us.Ambassador Chas FreemanI think we have scared everybody around the world. If there is no protection from international law, people will arm themselves as heavily as they can to defend themselves. So diplomacy is not prospering in this environment. And I would just conclude by saying that the Trump administration has more than decimated our diplomatic service. About one third of the diplomatic service has left or is in the process of leaving public service of the government. So they join scientists and engineers in trying to bail out from what they consider to be an increasingly intolerable situation. Not a happy picture.Ambassador Chas FreemanBruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.The fact is, if you read the NATO Charter Article 5—I think right now we've got 32 members of NATO, and 31 countries would be obliged to take up war and arms against the United States. [The United States' intervention in Venezuela] is an invasion. It's every bit as much of an invasion as Hitler going into the Sudetenland after Munich. Everybody knows this isn't going to be a voluntary secession. If it isn't by military conquest, it'll be by coercion, by threats. So we may be at war with all the other NATO members. That's why I liken this to the Napoleonic Era when France and Napoleon were against all of Europe. He had no allies anymore, and I think we will have no allies either. Bruce FeinNews 1/9/25* Our top story this week is, of course, the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who has served as president of the Bolivarian Republic since 2013, was abducted from his home, along with his wife, by the Fort Bragg-based Delta Force squadron. Maduro was then transported to New York and is now being held in detention pending trial. Before getting into the fallout of this operation, it is critical to note the complicity of the mainstream press. Semafor reports, “The New York Times and Washington Post learned of a secret US raid on Venezuela soon before it was scheduled to begin Friday night — but held off publishing what they knew.” The preeminent American newspapers justified their decision to withhold this critical information from the public by claiming that publishing what they knew could have endangered American soldiers. This decision however raises longstanding questions about what the role of the media should be in national security matters. Is it their responsibility to protect American forces as they carry out legally dubious missions? Or is it their responsibility to inform the public of their own government's shadowy operations if they might endanger all Americans?* Meanwhile, the future of Venezuela appears deeply uncertain. Despite pressure from the Venezuelan exile community to install one of their own to lead the country, such as Maria Corina Machado, Trump has shown little interest in this path, saying Machado “doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country,” per Reuters. Instead, he has so far supported the elevation of Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez, who has been “likened…to a sort of Venezuelan Deng Xiaoping,” according to NBC, has sought to court Trump in the past and it seems that for the time being at least, he is content to keep her in place so long as she is willing to accede to the demands of the American oil companies.* Whatever the long-term outlook for Venezuela in general, this incident is sure to have certain short-term consequences. At the administration level, this operation was seen as a rousing success and is likely to embolden them to attempt similar operations in other countries deemed adversarial. The Hill reports Trump said “Colombia…[is] Run by a sick man,” referring to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, but won't be for “very long.” Similarly, he remarked that “We're going to have to do something [about Mexico].” Cuba, he said, is “ready to fall.” South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, traveling with Trump, added that Cuba's days are “numbered.” It remains to be seen how far Trump will go with regime change operations in these sovereign nations, but the success of the Maduro abduction makes each one – and the inevitable blowback from these actions – that much more likely.* Beyond Latin America, Trump is again pressing for an American annexation of Greenland. According to the BBC, the administration is discussing “a range of options” including military force. Ironically, the White House is claiming that the acquisition of Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of Denmark – is a “national security priority,” despite Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's warning that any attack would mean the end of NATO, rattling the foundations of U.S. international security architecture. Nevertheless, Trump has continuously returned to the idea of annexing Greenland, so do not count on this quietly fading away, consequences be damned.* Moving to domestic politics, the AP reports the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the private entity created in 1967 to shepherd public funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the country, has voted to dissolve itself. The CPB has been under heavy assault by the Trump administration, which pushed Congress to defund the entity last year. Patricia Harrison, the organization's president and CEO, is quoted saying “CPB's final act would be to protect the integrity of the public media system and the democratic values by dissolving, rather than allowing the organization to remain defunded and vulnerable to additional attacks.” With the shuttering of CPB, the future of public media hangs in the balance. It will be up to the next Congress to restore funding, or allow these cherished institutions to fall into the dustbin of history.* Alongside the federal assault on public media, the federal government continues its assaults on public health. The New York Times reports Jim O'Neill, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has “announced dramatic revisions to the slate of vaccines recommended for American children,” drawing down the number from 17 to just 11. The six vaccines on the chopping block, those for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus – which, the Times notes, is the “leading cause of hospitalization in American infants,” – will only be recommended for some high-risk groups. Meanwhile, the New York Post reports Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has unveiled new federal guidelines recommending alcohol use. Dr. Oz is quoted saying “Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together…it does allow people an excuse to bond and socialize, and there's probably nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way.” He added that the takeaway should be, “Don't have it for breakfast.” Given the well documented health risks of alcohol consumption, it is difficult to see this as anything besides a sop to the alcohol industry.* In more local news, the primary race between incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman and former Comptroller Brad Lander in New York's 10th congressional district is turning into nothing short of a proxy war between different factions within the Democratic Party. Goldman, who officially announced his reelection bid this week, was immediately endorsed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, per the New York Daily News. Lander on the other hand, can boast the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani along with support from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, among other local progressives, per ABC7. With so much political muscle on both sides, this primary is sure to have important ramifications for the future direction of the Democratic Party.* For his part, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running. On January 5th, Mamdani signed Executive Orders No. 9, on combatting hidden junk fees, and No. 10 on fighting subscription tricks and traps. Among other things, these executive orders will Establish a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, to be cochaired by Deputy Mayor of Economic Justice and former Biden Administration Secretary of Labor Julie Su. This announcement ends with a message stating that Mayor Mamdani “takes the protection of New York consumers and tenants seriously,” citing his recent “executive order to hold ‘Rental Ripoff' hearings in every borough,” which will “provide an opportunity for working New Yorkers to speak about the challenges they face – from poor building conditions to hidden fees on rent payments,” to be followed by a report and policy recommendations. This all from NYC.gov.* A fascinating new poll has been released by “Speaking with American Men,” also known as the SAM Project, which seeks to understand young American men of various backgrounds. One startling number from this study is that 31% report having been homeless or near-homeless in the past five years. In more direct political findings though, only 27% say Trump is delivering for them, and slightly less, 25%, say Republicans are delivering. However, despite these abysmal numbers, just 18% say Democrats are delivering for them. Clearly, while young men are not joined at the hip to the Republican Party, the Democrats have a long way to go to win them back and won't get there without profoundly changing their approach to courting this key voting bloc.* Finally, the battle between Netflix and Paramount over corporate control of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to drag on. This week, WB announced they would formally reject Paramount's latest bid, their eighth so far, arguing that it is inferior to Netflix's proposal, citing the “extraordinary amount of incremental debt,” Paramount would have to incur in order to take over the larger company. This is estimated to be over $50 million. Although Paramount's hostile bid is higher per share than Netflix's offer, Paramount's bid includes WB's cable assets, such as CNN, which the company believes will be worth more if spun off from the rest of the company. This from CNN itself. Meanwhile, Paramount – led by the Ellison family – is calling in political favors on their behalf. In a letter to the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, Paramount Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim, who led the Antitrust Division of the DOJ under Trump 2017-2021, accused the proposed Netflix WB merger of being “presumptively unlawful,” because it would “further cement [Netflix's] dominance in streaming video on demand,” per Deadline. Congress cannot directly block a merger or acquisition, that power rests with the DOJ, but it does possess oversight power in that realm and can exert pressure to this end. Given the high stakes of this fight, expect all parties to call in their chits on Capitol Hill and in the administration in order to win the big prize.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump placed tariffs on many nations, the Asian nation exports are surging, even with the tariffs. More money for the people. Fuel prices are below $2 in many states. Trump has cut 646 regulations.Trump is using the Jacksonian Pivot to bring down the [CB] and go back to the constitution. The [DS] is losing it money laundering system. They are having a difficult time funding their operations. Trump is continually putting the squeeze on the [DS] and each nation run by dictators is going to fall one by one. Trump gave the [DS] 8 months to comply with his EO. He brought the NG into their states, they forced them out. He gave them a chance but they decided to escalate the situation. Next move is POTUS. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2008258196322856968?s=20   all-time high. This is despite US tariffs which were initially set at to 49%, but later negotiated down to ~20%. At the same time, Chinese exports to the US plunged -40% YoY in Q3 2025. This comes as the region has a massive cost advantage over US and European manufacturing, which ranges from 20% to 100%, even after tariffs. Companies use Southeast Asian economies as alternative export bases to avoid China’s 37% reciprocal tariff. As a result, the amount of trade rerouting from China hit a record $23.7 billion in September. US trade flows are shifting sharply amid tariffs. https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008327708200104042?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008516399564509382?s=20  https://twitter.com/DrJStrategy/status/2008306299235189133?s=20   and a decisive shift of policy emphasis toward productive capital and economic sovereignty rather than financial engineering, Trump has reoriented the engines of growth toward productive capital, investment, industry, and national capacity. Anchored by the Trump Corollary, asserting a sovereign, American‑led Western Hemisphere and demonstrated in both the flawless military operation in Venezuela and the broader regime‑pressure strategy, this doctrine is not theater but an integrated fusion of economic, security, and hemispheric power. These changes are as profound in their structural implications as the original Jacksonian pivot, and those who assume Trump is a merely performative politician and strategist are therefore sorely mistaken, confusing a disruptive style with a coherent focused project to realign America's coalition, its economic model, and its role in the world. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/KatieMiller/status/2008286018722562351?s=20 https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/2008263492030349618?s=20 Hilton Axes Hotel From Their Systems After Video Shows Them Continuing to Ban DHS and ICE Agents  https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008497245826556404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008497245826556404%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Less than two hours after the video had been uploaded to X, Hilton issued another statement saying they were dropping that particular hotel from their list of franchisees and accusing ownership of lying to them about making corrections to their policy. https://twitter.com/HiltonNewsroom/status/2008522493171298503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008522493171298503%7Ctwgr%5E65c50b3797a2e502ba8c026a05c290955554706a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Frusty-weiss%2F2026%2F01%2F06%2Fhilton-axes-hotel-from-their-systems-after-video-shows-them-continuing-to-ban-dhs-and-ice-agents-n2197811 Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008256013162410201?s=20   mandatory detention without bond hearings. Judges opposing the move admitted the goal is to promote self-deportation rather than extended courtroom battles. Conservatives say the numbers reveal a coordinated judicial campaign to override Trump’s immigration policy. SCOTUS has yet to rule on the matter. DOGE Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board Votes to Dissolve Organization in Act of Responsible Stewardship to Protect the Future of Public Media   The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress to steward the federal government's investment in public broadcasting, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of service to the American public. The decision follows Congress's rescission of all of CPB's federal funding and comes after sustained political attacks that made it impossible for CPB to continue operating as the Public Broadcasting Act intended. Source:  cpb.org Geopolitical https://twitter.com/Object_Zero_/status/2008524560891588691?s=20   flight path (ballistic or powered) from Kola to anywhere on the lower 48, then everything goes over Greenland. Greenland is the theatre where any strategic exchange between Washington and Moscow is contested. If you want to intercept a ballistic missile, the best point to do so is at the apogee, at the top of the flight path. The shortest route for an interceptor to get to an apogee is from directly below the apogee. That's where Greenland is. So, without stating what should happen here, this is **why** the Trump administration says they **need** Greenland for national security. The other thing that is happening is that the Northern Passage through the Arctic is opening up, and soon there will be Chinese cargo ships sailing through the Arctic to Rotterdam. It's faster than the Suez and the ships aren't limited to Suezmax size so China and EU trade is going to accelerate a lot. This means Chinese submarines will also be venturing under the Arctic into the Northern Atlantic, IF THEY AREN'T ALREADY DOING SO. Hence, the North East coast of Greenland serves not 1 but 2 critical strategic security objectives of US national security. If this wasn't clear to you, please understand that the Mercator global map projection is for children and journalists only. It is not a useful guide to where any countries or territories actually are in the real world that we live in. No self respecting adult should be using Mercator for their worldview. Anyone saying “there must be some other secret reason for Trump being interested in Greenland” is a certified ignoramus. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008414070425206927?s=20  permission from the Ministry of Defense. “We want to clarify that what happened in downtown Caracas was because some drones flew over without permission and the police fired dissuasive shots. No confrontation took place. The whole country is in total tranquility,” said a Spokesman for the Information Ministry. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008420269480694261?s=20  Miraflores Presidential Palace.   Seems like a failed coup attempt https://twitter.com/jackprandelli/status/2008298246675021881?s=20   offshore oil, creating a massive geopolitical risk. The most immediate outcome in capture of Maduro is to neutralize this threat and secure the operating companies stakes in Guyana, as well as Western Hemisphere’s energy security. By stabilizing Guyana’s production, which is set to hit 1.7 million barrels per day, the intervention guarantees way more oil flow in near term than reviving Venezuela’s aged infrastructure and heavy sour oil. This move protects billions in U.S. investment and positions Guyana producers as the ultimate winners. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008448254095012088?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2008591197728813564?s=20  Mass Protests Enter 9th Straight Day in Iran — Regime Accused of Killing Young Woman and Multiple Peaceful Protesters as Officials Deny Responsibility — Brave 11-Year-Old Iranian Boy Calls on Nation: “Take to the Streets! We Have Nothing to Lose!” (VIDEO)  Protests against Iran's murderous Islamic regime continued across the country for a ninth straight day over the weekend, as nationwide unrest intensifies and the government struggles to maintain control. Demonstrations have now spread to multiple cities throughout Iran, with citizens openly defying the Islamic Republic and targeting its symbols of power. The latest wave of protests was initially sparked by the collapse of Iran's currency, further devastating an already-crippled economy and pushing ordinary Iranians to the brink. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008537318035173629?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2008532051331526713?s=20 https://twitter.com/infantrydort/status/2008501122902774238?s=20   when reminded that teeth still exist. They insist the world runs on rules now and that borders are sacred. Also that true power has been replaced by paperwork. This belief is not moral in the least. It's f*****g archaeological. They live inside institutions built by violence, defended by men they no longer understand, and guaranteed by forces they refuse to acknowledge. Like tourists wandering a fortress, they admire the stonework while mocking the idea of a siege. They confuse order with nature. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Then blame the person that reminds them of this. Civilization is not the default state of humanity. It is an achievement that is temporary, fragile, and expensive. It exists only where force once cleared the ground and still quietly patrols the perimeter. A lion does not debate the ethics of hunger. Neither does a starving empire. History is not a morality play, it is a pressure test. When pressure rises, abstractions collapse first. Laws follow power; they do NOT precede it. Property exists only where someone can prevent it from being taken. Sovereignty is not declared, it is enforced. The modern West outsourced this enforcement, then forgot the invoice existed. So when someone points out uncomfortable realities (whether about Greenland, Venezuela, or the broader balance of power) they respond with ritual incantations: “You can't do that.” “That's wrong.” “That's against the rules.” As if the rules themselves are armed. As if history paused because we asked nicely. This is how empires fall. Not from invasion alone, but from conceptual rot. From mistaking a long season of safety for a permanent condition. From believing lethality is immoral instead of foundational. Every civilization that forgot how violence works eventually relearned it the hard way. The conquerors did not arrive because they were monsters; they arrived because their victims could no longer imagine them. The tragedy is not that power still exists. The tragedy is that so many have forgotten it does. Idk who needs to hear this but civilization is a garden grown atop a graveyard. Ignore the soil, and someone else will plant something far less gentle. Hate me for being the messenger and asking the hard questions about conquest if you want. You're just wasting your time. War/Peace Zelenskyy Announces the Appointment of Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland as Economic Advisor  Chrystia Freeland was the former lead of the Canadian trade delegation when Trudeau realized he needed to try and offset the economic damage within the renegotiated NAFTA agreement known as the USMCA. Freeland was also the lead attack agent behind the debanking effort against Canadian truckers who opposed the vaccine mandate. In addition to holding Ukraine roots, the ideology of Chrystia Freeland as a multinational globalist and promoter for the World Economic Forum's ‘new world order' is well documented.    given the recent revelations about billions of laundered aid funds being skimmed by corrupt members of the Ukraine government, we can only imagine how much of the recovery funds would be apportioned to maintaining the life of indulgence the political leaders expect. In response to the lucrative “voluntary” appointment, Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from Canadian government in order to avoid any conflict of interest as the skimming is organized. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008618653500273072?s=20 https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2008610869924757613?s=20 this aligns with Trump’s stated approach, where Europe takes a leading role in postwar security but with American support to ensure durability—such as the proposed 15-year (or potentially longer) guarantees discussed in recent talks. The “Coalition of the Willing” (including the UK, France, Germany, and others) is coordinating these pledges to reassure Kyiv, but the framework explicitly ties into U.S.-backed elements like ceasefire verification and long-term armaments.  Russia has not yet shown willingness to compromise on core demands, so the deal’s success remains uncertain, but this step advances the security pillar of the overall plan. Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/DerrickEvans4WV/status/2008435766742179996?s=20    dangerous diseases. Parents can still choose to give their children all of the Vaccinations, if they wish, and they will still be covered by insurance. However, this updated Schedule finally aligns the United States with other Developed Nations around the World. Congratulations to HHS Secretary Bobby Kennedy, CDC Acting Director Jim O'Neil, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, and all of the Medical Experts and Professionals who worked very hard to make this happen. Many Americans, especially the “MAHA Moms,” have been praying for these COMMON SENSE reforms for many years. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2008416829404746084?s=20  https://twitter.com/WeTheMedia17/status/2008558203077095579?s=20 President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2008278499153637883?s=20   who tried to kill Justice Kavanaugh at his family home in Maryland. Read: https://twitter.com/mirandadevine/status/2008312587197497804?s=20 https://twitter.com/PubliusDefectus/status/2008542355838955625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008542355838955625%7Ctwgr%5E08a8ea4b3726984aaeb1e460fafe90ec5a25b84f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fhillary-clinton-launches-attack-trump-january-6%2F Developing: Lt. Michael Byrd Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6, 2021 in Cold Blood, Runs an ‘Unaccredited' Day-Care Center in Maryland at His Home and Has Pocketed $190 Million in HHS Funds   Captain Michael Byrd and his home daycare in Maryland. In one of his autopen's last acts before Joe Biden left office was to pardon Capt. Mike Byrd, the DC officer who shot and killed January 6 protester Ashli Babbitt in cold blood during the protests on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021.  Paul Sperry discovered recently and posted on Tuesday that Former Lt., now Captain Mike Byrd, has been running an unaccredited day-care center with his wife in their Maryland home since 2008. That is nearly 17 years! The Byrds have received $190 million in this HHS day-care scheme. Via Paul Sperry. Via Karli Bonne at Midnight Rider: https://twitter.com/PattieRose20/status/2008547480431218991?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008547480431218991%7Ctwgr%5Ec607b3d9ed0b3fbdb6e390fdfadc416d9a45a379%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F%3Fp%3D1506321 Source: thegatewaypundit.com The White House has published a page revealing the full TRUE story of January 6 — before, during, and after. It includes: – Video and evidence showing Nancy Pelosi's involvement – A complete, detailed timeline of events – A tribute to those who died on or because of J6 A full investigation into Nancy Pelosi and everyone involved is now essential. You can view the page here: https://whitehouse.gov/j6/  https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2008569594550895005?s=20 EKO Put This Out April 28, 2025. President Trump signs Executive Order 14287 in the Oval Office. The title reads like standard bureaucracy: “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens.” But in the third paragraph, a single phrase changes everything: Sanctuary jurisdictions are engaging in “a lawless insurrection against the supremacy of Federal law.” Insurrection. The exact statutory term from 10 U.S.C. §§ 332-333 . The language that unlocks the Insurrection Act of 1807. Georgetown Law professor Martin Lederman publishes analysis within days. The executive order mirrors Section 334 requirements. The formal proclamation to disperse before military deployment. It designates unlawful actors, issues formal warning, establishes consequences. Governors dismiss it as political theater. Constitutional attorneys recognize something else. The proclamation was already issued. Trump just didn't announce it as such. THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK January 20, 2025. Inauguration Day. Hours after taking the oath, Trump issues Proclamation 10886 declaring a national emergency at the southern border. Section 6(b) requires a joint report within 90 days on whether to invoke the Insurrection Act. The deadline falls April 20, 2025. Eight days later comes Executive Order 14287 . National emergency declaration establishes crisis conditions. The 90-day clock forces formal evaluation. The executive order provides the legal predicate. Section 334 of the Insurrection Act mandates the president issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse before deploying military force. April 28 order satisfies every requirement. It names the actors. Describes their unlawful conduct. Warns of consequences. Grants opportunity to comply. Governors treated it as negotiation leverage. It was legal notification. The trap locked in April 2025. Everything since has been documentation. THE TESTING PHASE Throughout 2025, the administration attempts standard enforcement. National Guard deployments under existing authority. October 4, 2025 . Trump federalizes 300 Illinois National Guard members to protect ICE personnel in Chicago. Governor J.B. Pritzker files immediate legal challenge. Federal courts block the deployment. Posse Comitatus restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement. November 2025 . Portland judge issues permanent injunction against Guard deployment in Oregon. December 23, 2025 . The Supreme Court denies emergency relief in Trump v. Illinois. Justice Kavanaugh files a brief concurrence with a consequential footnote: “One apparent ramification of the Court's opinion is that it could cause the President to use the U.S. military more than the National Guard.” Northwestern Law professor Paul Gowder decodes the signal : “This is basically an invitation for Trump to go straight to the Insurrection Act next time.” The courts established ordinary measures cannot succeed when states organize systematic resistance. They certified that regular law enforcement has become impracticable. They documented the exact threshold Section 332 requires. The founders designed a system that assumed conflict between federal and state authority. For decades, that friction was suppressed. Emergency powers normalized after 9/11, federal agencies expanded into state domains, courts deferred to administrative expertise. The Guard deployment battles weren't system failure. They were constitutional gravity reasserting itself. Courts blocking deployments under Posse Comitatus didn't weaken Trump's position. They certified that ordinary measures had become impracticable, crossing Section 332's threshold. December 31, 2025 . Trump announces Guard withdrawal from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland via Truth Social. Governor Newsom celebrates: “President Trump has finally admitted defeat.” But the machine's interpretation misreads strategic repositioning as retreat. You cannot claim ordinary measures have been exhausted if contested forces remain deployed. Pull back. Let obstruction resume unchecked. Document the refusal. Then demonstrate what unilateral executive action looks like when constitutional authority aligns. THE DEMONSTRATION Trump v. United States . THE HIDDEN NETWORKS Intelligence sources describe what the roundups since fall 2025 actually target. Embedded cartel operatives running fentanyl distribution chains under state-level protection. The riots following military arrests aren't organic resistance. They're funded backlash from criminal enterprises losing billions. Pre-staged materials appear at protest sites. Simultaneous actions coordinate across jurisdictions. The coordination runs deeper. Federal employee networks across multiple agencies held Zoom training sessions in early 2025. Officials with verified government IDs discussed “non-cooperation as non-violent direct action,” the 3.5% rule for governmental collapse, and infrastructure sabotage through coordinated sick calls. They planned to make federal law enforcement impracticable. The exact language Section 332 requires. Sanctuary policies exist because cartel operations generate billions flowing through state systems. Governors sit on nonprofit boards receiving federal grants. Those nonprofits contract back to state agencies, cycling federal dollars through “charitable” organizations. Cartel cash launders through these same construction and real estate networks. When Trump's operations extract high-value targets, they disrupt the business model. The Machine defends itself through coordinated obstruction designed to make federal enforcement impracticable. This transcends immigration policy. This tests whether states can capture governance for criminal enterprises and nullify federal supremacy. THE LINCOLN PARALLEL Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation confounded supporters and critics alike. Abolitionists expected moral thunder. Instead they received dry legalese about “military necessity” and “war powers.” The document deliberately avoided the word “freedom.” It specified which states, parishes, counties. It exempted border states still in the Union. Constitutional historians recognize the genius. Lincoln wasn't making a moral proclamation. He was establishing irreversible legal predicate under war powers. Once issued, even Northern defeat couldn't fully restore slavery. The proclamation made restoration of the old order structurally impossible. Trump's April 28 order follows identical construction. Critics expected immigration rhetoric. Instead: technical language about “unlawful insurrection” and “federal supremacy.” Specified sanctuary jurisdictions, formal notification procedures, funding suspensions. Avoided inflammatory language. Constitutional attorneys recognize the structure. Irreversible legal predicate under insurrection powers. Even political defeat cannot fully restore sanctuary authority. States would have to prove they're not in systematic insurrection. Both presidents disguised constitutional warfare as administrative procedure. THE COMPLETE RECORD When you review the eight-month timeline you recognize what most ‘experts' miss. The April 28 EO satisfied every Section 334 requirement. It designated sanctuary conduct as insurrection. It provided formal notification. It established consequences. It granted eight months to comply. Compliance never arrived. California and New York passed laws shielding criminal networks. Illinois officials threatened to prosecute ICE agents. Multiple states coordinated legal defenses against federal authority. Courts blocked every standard enforcement attempt. They certified that ordinary measures have become impracticable. Every statutory requirement checks complete: Formal proclamation warning insurgents to disperse: April 28, 2025 Executive Order 14287 Extended opportunity to comply: Eight months from April to December 2025 Documented systematic multi-state obstruction: Sanctuary laws, prosecution threats, coordinated resistance Exhausted ordinary enforcement measures: Guard deployments blocked by federal courts Judicial certification of impracticability: Supreme Court ruling with Kavanaugh footnote The legal architecture stands finished. The predicate has been established. Only the final triggering event remains. Thomas Jefferson signed the Insurrection Act into law on March 3, 1807 . He understood executive authority: forge the instrument ahead of the storm, then await the conditions that justify its use. Abraham Lincoln used it to preserve the Union when eleven states organized systematic resistance. Ulysses S. Grant invoked it to shatter the Ku Klux Klan when Southern governments refused to protect Black citizens. Dwight Eisenhower deployed federal troops to enforce Brown v. Board when Arkansas chose defiance. Each invocation followed the same pattern. Local authorities refuse to enforce federal law. The president issues formal proclamation. Forces deploy when resistance continues. The current situation exceeds every historical precedent in scale and coordination. Multiple state governments coordinating systematic obstruction. Sanctuary jurisdictions spanning dozens of cities. Criminal enterprises funding the resistance through captured state institutions. The April proclamation gave them eight months to stand down. They chose escalation. THE COUNTDOWN The January 4 statement confirms what the legal timeline already established. Prerequisites met. Constitutional threshold crossed and judicially certified. The operational timeline is active. The next escalation triggers the formal dispersal order. Section 334 requires the president issue proclamation ordering insurgents to “disperse and retire peaceably to their abodes” before deploying military force. That's the legal tripwire. Once issued, if obstruction persists after the compliance window closes, federal troops can enforce federal law. Active duty forces under the Insurrection Act. Constitutional. Unreviewable. The forces won't conduct door-to-door immigration raids. They'll provide security perimeters while federal law enforcement executes targeted operations against high-value assets. Operatives. Trafficking nodes. Criminal infrastructure. Targeting oath-bound officials elected and appointed, as well as federal employees who swore to uphold federal law and chose insurrection instead. THE RESTORATION Sanctuary jurisdictions received explicit insurrection warnings last spring. More than half a year to comply. Every olive branch rejected. Courts blocked ordinary enforcement repeatedly, certifying impracticability. The Venezuela op demonstrated unilateral resolve. Yesterday's statement activated the operational sequence. Pattern recognized. Machine is exposed. Evidence is complete. What remains is execution. They're just waiting to hear it tick. The most powerful weapon restrains until every prerequisite aligns. Until mercy extends fully and meets systematic rejection. Until the constitutional framework demands its use. Every prerequisite has aligned. Mercy has been extended and rejected. The framework demands its use. Revolution destroys. Reversion restores. 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