Podcasts about diplomats

At a meeting in Beijing with the president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade in Beijing, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question as soon as possible (02:56). The UN Security Council heard a briefing on increasing settler violence and demolitions in the occupied West Bank on the final day of the UN General Assembly's high-level week in New York (19:45). China's civil aviation sector is bracing for the seven-day National Day holiday travel rush (25:03).

Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and geopolitical talking points. In this episode, US Bureau Chief Bhagyashree Garekar chats with Singapore's Ambassador At-Large Chan Heng Chee about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the United States in more than a decade. The pomp-filled visit included a rare sight; President Donald Trump and his wife Melania waited at the tarmac to greet President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan as they landed in Washington DC. Critics have dismissed the September 23-25 summit as heavy on symbolism and lacking in substance. Chan, who served as Singapore's envoy to the US for 16 years, says building a rapport counts as a worthy outcome. “When you have a relationship, you can make a deal, solve problems,” she said. “The Chinese will miss Trump when he's gone,” she added, noting that the charismatic American leader, serving his last term in office, had taken risks in reaching out to a rival. The stabilisation, which is still fragile, will benefit the region, she said. “We want to see the two great powers getting on because we do not want to be third-party collateral,” she said while spelling out the stakes for South-east Asia. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 What's noteworthy about the September summit? 8:00 How far can a good rapport take them? 11:20 What could two more meetings this year produce? 15:40 Why Pax Silica and Pax Waico will not be watertight 17.30: What can South-east Asia take away from the summit? 25:30 If Democrats win midterms, will Trump be constrained? 30:10 When everyone has a view on geopolitics, does diplomacy get harder? 35:50 Are Trump and Xi explaining themselves well? Read Bhagyashree Garekar’s articles: https://str.sg/whNo Bhagyashree Garekar’s LinkedIn: https://str.sg/gD6E Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and geopolitical talking points. In this episode, US Bureau Chief Bhagyashree Garekar chats with Singapore's Ambassador At-Large Chan Heng Chee about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the United States in more than a decade. The pomp-filled visit included a rare sight; President Donald Trump and his wife Melania waited at the tarmac to greet President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan as they landed in Washington DC. Critics have dismissed the September 23-25 summit as heavy on symbolism and lacking in substance. Chan, who served as Singapore's envoy to the US for 16 years, says building a rapport counts as a worthy outcome. “When you have a relationship, you can make a deal, solve problems,” she said. “The Chinese will miss Trump when he's gone,” she added, noting that the charismatic American leader, serving his last term in office, had taken risks in reaching out to a rival. The stabilisation, which is still fragile, will benefit the region, she said. “We want to see the two great powers getting on because we do not want to be third-party collateral,” she said while spelling out the stakes for South-east Asia. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 What's noteworthy about the September summit? 8:00 How far can a good rapport take them? 11:20 What could two more meetings this year produce? 15:40 Why Pax Silica and Pax Waico will not be watertight 17.30: What can South-east Asia take away from the summit? 25:30 If Democrats win midterms, will Trump be constrained? 30:10 When everyone has a view on geopolitics, does diplomacy get harder? 35:50 Are Trump and Xi explaining themselves well? Read Bhagyashree Garekar’s articles: https://str.sg/whNo Bhagyashree Garekar’s LinkedIn: https://str.sg/gD6E Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Bhagyashree Garekar (bhagya@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX YouTube: https://str.sg/rF3qR Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonjour tout le monde.Petit pocast de rentrée, on vous parle de The Diplomat, de Drag Face, les mystérieux projets de Nathan Fielder et on dissèque le trailer de Black Doves saison 2.MAIS AUSSI en fin d'épisode on a deux petits trucs à vous annoncer

In this episode of The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast, hosts Ankit Panda and Katie Putz mark the 5th anniversary of the AUKUS partnership with a discussion of the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the U.K., and the U.S., breaking down its significance, concerns regarding its sustainability amid a changing political landscape, the challenges faced by the U.S. submarine industrial base, and the implications of the partnership in the context of rising tensions with China. For more, check out our recent video explainer, featuring Dr. Euan Graham, further exploring the AUKUS partnership.You can subscribe to The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube.

Obesity treatment may be moving beyond weekly injections. In this episode, I'm taking a closer look at Maritide, an investigational obesity medication that is still being studied and is not FDA approved for the treatment of obesity. What makes Maritide particularly interesting is that it takes a different approach to the hormonal pathways involved in weight regulation. Unlike tirzepatide, which activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, Maritide activates the GLP-1 receptor while blocking the GIP receptor. I also break down one of its most intriguing possibilities: less frequent dosing. Maritide has been studied with dosing intervals of four and eight weeks, potentially moving obesity treatment beyond the traditional weekly injection. But does it work? I walk through the Phase 2 results, including the approximately 12–16% average weight reduction at 52 weeks in participants with obesity without diabetes, as well as the results seen in participants with type 2 diabetes. I also explain why those numbers are promising but still need to be confirmed through larger and longer Phase 3 trials. Episode Highlights: What Maritide is and how it works How Maritide differs from tirzepatide Why its potential dosing schedule is so interesting What the Phase 2 weight-loss results showed Why some participants had not clearly reached a weight-loss plateau at 52 weeks The most common side effects seen so far What researchers still need to learn about long-term safety What the Phase 3 Maritime program is studying How obesity treatment may be moving toward more individualized and less frequent treatment Maritide is promising, but promising does not mean proven. We still need Phase 3 data to better understand its effectiveness, safety, tolerability, dosing, and long-term ability to maintain weight loss. Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

What really goes on inside the mind of Sadia Khateeb, the Kashmiri actress making her mark in Bollywood?In this episode of the Mashq Records Podcast, RJ Umar Nisar sits down with Sadia Khateeb for an honest, candid and deeply personal conversation about her journey from Jammu and Kashmir to the world of Bollywood.From making her remarkable debut in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Shikara to sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar in Raksha Bandhan, John Abraham in The Diplomat and Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor in Daadi Ki Shaadi, Sadia opens up about the experiences, challenges and lessons that have shaped her career.What was it like working with some of Bollywood's biggest names? How did an engineering student find her way into films? What happens behind the scenes of the film industry that audiences rarely get to see?No scripted answers. No surface-level conversations. Just real questions and honest conversations.They talk about her first film, the pressure of living up to expectations, life on film sets, working with celebrated filmmakers and actors, the challenges of being an outsider in Bollywood, and her dreams for the future.The conversation also gets personal. Sadia reflects on her roots in Kashmir, family, relationships, happiness, ambition and the person she is beyond the screen.Watch the full conversation with Sadia Khateeb on the Mashq Records Podcast, hosted by RJ Umar Nisar.

In the latest episode of the Asia Geopolitics podcast, hosts Katie Putz and Ankit Panda are joined by Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat's editor-in-chief, to discuss the outcomes – as we know them so far – from the latest Xi-Trump meeting, this time in Washington, DC. Xi's state visit was heavy on vibes, as Tiezzi wrote in the aftermath, but light on substance. All the same, the meeting has implications for trade, tech, Taiwan and more. You can subscribe to The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube.

Watch full episodes at: 10percenttrue.comJosé Jiménez 10PCT EP59 P4 ClipFormer F-111 pilot, Libya raider, test pilot and squadron commander José Jiménez returns to recount an extraordinary third career. After retiring from the US Air Force and briefly flying Boeing 747s, the events of 9/11 drove him back toward public service. At 44, he entered the US Foreign Service and began again at the bottom, eventually serving in Senegal, Iraq, Morocco and Zimbabwe. In this clip, José offers an unusually candid account of diplomacy, de-Ba'athification, reconstruction, terrorism and the strange realities of representing America in a war zone.#iraqwar #militaryhistory #geopolitics

Mexico’s Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about his country’s ongoing trade talks with the US. After US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed last month, Mexico has been looking for its own deal with Washington to reduce tariffs on major Mexican exports including cars and metals. Speaking to Bloomberg News's David Gura on Friday, Velasco tells him, "we continue to have positive engagements. We don’t have yet an agreement."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a second year in a row, diplomats have walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. With a domestic election just weeks away, Mr Netanyahu used his speech to counter Israel's growing isolation internationally.

Misha Glenny delves in to the In Our Time archive to select ten episodes for listeners to revisit. His eighth choice is The War of 1812, which was first released in January 2013. Melvyn Bragg and his guests discussed the conflict between America and the British Empire sometimes referred to as the second American War of Independence. In June 1812, President James Madison declared war on Britain, angered by the restrictions Britain had imposed on American trade, the Royal Navy's capture of American sailors and British support for Native Americans. After three years of largely inconclusive fighting, the conflict finally came to an end with the Treaty of Ghent which, among other things, helped to hasten the abolition of the global slave trade. Although the War of 1812 is often overlooked, historians say it had a profound effect on the USA and Canada's sense of national identity, confirming the USA as an independent country. America's national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner began life as a poem written after its author, Francis Scott Key, witnessed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore. The war also led to Native Americans losing hundreds of thousands of acres of land in a programme of forced removal. With: Kathleen Burk Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at University College London Lawrence Goldman Fellow in Modern History at St Peter's College, University of Oxford Frank Cogliano Professor of American History at the University of Edinburgh Producer: Victoria BrignellReading list:Carl Benn, The War of 1812 (Osprey, 2002)George Robert Gleig, A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army: at Washington, Baltimore, and New Orleans by an officer (John Murray, 1821)Donald R. Hickey, The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict (University of Illinois Press, 1989)Reginald Horsman, The Causes of the War of 1812 (Various publishers, 1962)Reginald Horsman, The Diplomacy of the New Republic, 1776-1815 (Harlan Davidson, 1985)Lawrence Kaplan, Entangling Alliances with None: American Foreign Policy in the Age of Jefferson (Kent State University Press, 1987)Andrew Lambert, The Challenge: Britain Against America in the Naval War of 1812 (Faber and Faber, 2012)Jon Latimer, 1812: War with America (Harvard University Press, 2007)Bradford Perkins, The Creation of a Republican Empire, 1776-1865 (Cambridge University Press, 1993)Leonard Sadosky, Revolutionary Negotiations: Indians, Empires, and Diplomats in the Founding of America (University of Virginia Press, 2009)J. C. A. Stagg, The War of 1812: Conflict for a Continent (Cambridge University Press, 2012)Alan Taylor, The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels and Indian Allies (Knopf, 2010)In Our Time is a BBC Studios productionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Sarah Cook is an independent researcher and writer who has spent over 20 years working on China, human rights, foreign influence, and media freedom. We cover the full spectrum of Beijing's foreign influence operations: research findings suggesting some Chinese AI models that are exploding in popularity generate less secure code when prompted in certain ways, as well as the traditional, overt state media, covert paid placements, disinformation and bot networks, and, increasingly, control over the information infrastructure itself.. We also cover transnational repression cases prosecuted by the DOJ, and what Sarah thinks Trump should actually raise when meeting with Xi Jinping. Checkout Sarah's article in the Diplomat that was the basis for the chat, and her substack for more. For more context like this, and for how I found this article in the first place, check out bandwidth.today. Chapters: (00:00) - Statecraft, realpolitik, and the "Corporate Party" test (03:44) - Fake police stations, captured newsrooms, and meeting Sarah Cook (05:41) - 20 years inside China's influence machine (08:07) - Five buckets of Beijing's foreign influence (10:32) - The Huawei op-ed nobody knew was paid for (13:32) - WeChat and TikTok: owning the pipes, not just the message (18:01) - AI enters the playbook (19:32) - A smeared dissident, and the audio clip that almost swung Taiwan (21:13) - The ChatGPT irony: spies using AI to write their own reports (23:58) - Deep Zhang: a Tibetan AI that won't say "Tibet" (27:07) - From 4.5% to 58%: Chinese models take over OpenRouter (29:22) - Type in English, get worse code (35:38) - Catching the manipulation — Estonia, and gaming Hugging Face (43:16) - Taiwan's playbook, and when influence turns physical (48:16) - What Trump should actually say to Xi (54:55) - Where this goes next — and how to fix it

Retired U.N. diplomat, professor, and the first U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan under the Obama administration, Susan Page shares her thoughts on the relationship between the U.S. and the global community, the latest on the Sudan humanitarian crisis, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Clement Manyathela speaks with former U.S. Diplomat and Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Brooks Spector, about comments Donald Trump made about Iran, Cuba and Venezuela during his speech on the first day of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Trump administration wants to rebrand the term AI, to SI.

(September 22, 2026) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. California declares a state wide emergency in anticipation of El Niño. Diplomats describe a world in massive turmoil as U.N. opens annual meeting. Trump faces the sting of cancellation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed that your body seems to be changing even though you haven't changed what you're doing? Maybe the weight is starting to settle around your middle. Your sleep isn't what it used to be. You're struggling to maintain muscle, your energy feels different, and suddenly the things that worked for you in the past aren't working anymore. If that sounds familiar, you may be wondering whether it's simply aging or whether something else is happening. In this episode, I'm joined by Casey Peterson, a nurse practitioner who specializes in medical weight management and hormone health, for a conversation about perimenopause, hormones, body composition, and weight gain. We talk about what can happen to your body during perimenopause and why weight management can become more challenging during this stage of life. We also discuss the role of nutrition, protein, resistance training, sleep, stress, and hormone therapy. Most importantly, this is a conversation about understanding what's happening instead of simply accepting that you have to feel different or struggle with your weight as you get older. If you're in your late 30s, 40s, or beyond and your body suddenly seems to be responding differently, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: ● What perimenopause can look like before you actually reach menopause ● Why weight can start changing even when your habits haven't changed ● What may be happening with body composition during perimenopause ● Why the weight around your middle deserves attention ● The role protein and resistance training can play during this stage of life ● How poor sleep and chronic stress can affect weight and appetite ● What women should know about hormone therapy and weight management ● Why you don't necessarily have to simply "wait it out" About Casey Peterson Casey Peterson is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and owner of The Balanced Life, The Balanced Woman, and The Balanced Man, telemedicine practices focused on medical weight management and hormone health. She began her career as an emergency room nurse and has since treated more than 1,500 patients in the areas of GLP-1–based weight management and men's and women's hormone health. Casey has completed advanced training in women's hormone therapy and is especially passionate about helping women better understand and navigate perimenopause and menopause. Her approach emphasizes practical, individualized care that addresses symptoms, hormones, weight, strength, nutrition, and long-term health. As a wife and mother of four teenagers, Casey also understands firsthand how easy it can be for women to put their own health last during one of the busiest seasons of life. This perspective helps shape her commitment to empowering women to prioritize their health and well-being. Website | www.thebalancedlifehealth.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/thebalancedlife411 Instagram | @Thebalancedlifehealth Tiktok | @Thebalancedlife411 Youtube | @TheBalancedLife411 Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

Jerome Sauvage served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in North Korea from 2009 to 2013. In this capacity, he was the most senior UN official in North Korea during one of the most eventful political periods on the Korean peninsula in recent memory. Amidst the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, shelling of Yeonpyeong Island, and death of Kim Jong-il, Sauvage had to resurrect and strengthen UNDP's—and the UN overall's—presence in North Korea by delicately navigating the politics of not only Pyongyang, but also the overall international development ecosystem. In this NBN episode, we talk with Sauvage about those experiences, which he recounts in his memoir Witness to North Korea: Three Years on the Ground in the DPRK (Bloomsbury, 2026). The book offers an on-the-ground record of what diplomatic engagement in North Korea actually looks like, for instance regarding how one negotiates employment contracts and handles payroll in a country with no formal labor market. Especially with the DPRK's borders largely closed to foreigners—including UN staff—after COVID, Witness to North Korea provides not only a look back at a past era, but also learnings for future engagement with North Korea. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerome Sauvage served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in North Korea from 2009 to 2013. In this capacity, he was the most senior UN official in North Korea during one of the most eventful political periods on the Korean peninsula in recent memory. Amidst the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, shelling of Yeonpyeong Island, and death of Kim Jong-il, Sauvage had to resurrect and strengthen UNDP's—and the UN overall's—presence in North Korea by delicately navigating the politics of not only Pyongyang, but also the overall international development ecosystem. In this NBN episode, we talk with Sauvage about those experiences, which he recounts in his memoir Witness to North Korea: Three Years on the Ground in the DPRK (Bloomsbury, 2026). The book offers an on-the-ground record of what diplomatic engagement in North Korea actually looks like, for instance regarding how one negotiates employment contracts and handles payroll in a country with no formal labor market. Especially with the DPRK's borders largely closed to foreigners—including UN staff—after COVID, Witness to North Korea provides not only a look back at a past era, but also learnings for future engagement with North Korea. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerome Sauvage served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in North Korea from 2009 to 2013. In this capacity, he was the most senior UN official in North Korea during one of the most eventful political periods on the Korean peninsula in recent memory. Amidst the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, shelling of Yeonpyeong Island, and death of Kim Jong-il, Sauvage had to resurrect and strengthen UNDP's—and the UN overall's—presence in North Korea by delicately navigating the politics of not only Pyongyang, but also the overall international development ecosystem. In this NBN episode, we talk with Sauvage about those experiences, which he recounts in his memoir Witness to North Korea: Three Years on the Ground in the DPRK (Bloomsbury, 2026). The book offers an on-the-ground record of what diplomatic engagement in North Korea actually looks like, for instance regarding how one negotiates employment contracts and handles payroll in a country with no formal labor market. Especially with the DPRK's borders largely closed to foreigners—including UN staff—after COVID, Witness to North Korea provides not only a look back at a past era, but also learnings for future engagement with North Korea. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following headlines worldwide and widespread anger in Israel over the allegations made in documentary film ‘NAZA’ about Israel's policies on civilian fatalities in the Gaza war, Magid reports that the Foreign Ministry has recommended to diplomats to dial down attacks on the Israeli filmmakers, assessing that ongoing furious Israeli denials are harming rather than helping. While the next official round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is delayed to next month, Magid notes that a small meeting between the Israeli ambassador to the US and the Lebanese ambassador took place in Washington, with each party reporting that there hasn't been enough progress on either side, in terms of the Lebanese army disarming Hezbollah and Israel withdrawing from some parts of southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, a Lebanese official spoke with Magid -- although interviews with Israeli press are forbidden -- relaying the message that Lebanon does want to disarm Hezbollah and that Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon have become too indiscriminate. Magid also reports on the recent talks between the Houthis and the US regarding its seizure of a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, noting that engagement with the Iran-backed militia risks normalizing its status as an address for negotiation rather than an illegitimate actor. After Vice President JD Vance stated in a podcast interview that US Mideast policy can't be subservient to Israel's needs, Magid discusses other aspects of the interview, including that Vance called Israel an important partner and that relationships with all US allies are based on US interests. Finally, Magid reviews details from a leaked Board of Peace committee document summarizing 71 intended construction projects in Gaza, noting that it's all on hold because Israel hasn't agreed to the current disarmament plan. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israeli government sends diplomats talking points to respond to ‘NAZA’ — report Israeli, Lebanese envoys hold ‘positive’ meeting in Washington Lebanese official to ToI: ‘Indiscriminate’ IDF strikes hinder Hezbollah disarmament Vance: US cannot let its Mideast foreign policy be ‘subservient to Israel’ Houthis met US officials in Oman, promised not to hit American, Israeli ships — sources Gaza-bound technocrats draw up 71 rebuilding projects, which hinge on Israeli approval Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ari Schlacht produced this episode. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan talks with ABC News Correspondent Jordana Miller about U.S. diplomats meeting with Houthi officials in Oman, and Saudi Arabia seeking allies' help as missile defenses run low.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on 16th September 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

TRIGGER WARNING — In this episode there are multiple discussions about school shootings and violence in schools, both in fiction and reality.Hello! Welcome to another brand-spanking new FULL episode of pcmc. "Full" episodes have three segments: trailer corner (where we review new trailers), the "Chill Session", where we talk about what we're currently watching, reading, playing, etc. And "Obsessions", where we cop to our current pop culture obsessions. Topics on today's show include: puzzles, Kirstie Alley, Star Trek, Wicker (2026), the cast of the Flintstones, You Had To Be There (2025), Gilda Radner, Crystal Lake (2026), A24 movies, Carrie (2026), Widow's Bay, Michelle Williams, ET, The Diplomat, and much, much more. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and write us a review anywhere you get your podcasts.follow us everywhere @PCMCpod

Clement Manyathela speaks with former Diplomat and International Relations Expert, Dr Kingsley Makhubela, about the South Africa-Trump row, with US limiting visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this month's episode Nicole is joined by Susannah Dickey to read from and discuss her story ‘Diplomats' published in Issue 54 Volume Two of The Stinging Fly magazine.In their conversation Nicole and Susannah talk about rivalry and jealousy in female friendships, toxic masculinity and femininity, the difficulty of forming a self and identity in early adulthood, AC/DC, the British Empire as enemy, and the pleasure of writing characters in their 20's. Susannah Dickey is a writer from Derry. She is the author of three novels, most recently Into The Wreck (Bloomsbury, 2026). Her debut poetry collection, ISDAL, won the inaugural PEN Heaney Prize and the Michael Murphy Memorial Prize, was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection and was a book of the year in the Guardian and The Irish Times. Her second poetry collection will be published in 2027.Nicole Flattery⁠⁠ is a writer and critic. Her story collection ⁠⁠Show Them A Good Time⁠⁠, was published by The Stinging Fly and Bloomsbury in 2019. Her novel, Nothing Special, was published by Bloomsbury in 2023. Her new novel Everything is Nice, Everything is Lovely will be published by Jonathan Cape in May 2027.---Each month on The Stinging Fly Podcast,  we invite writers from the latest issue of the magazine to read and discuss their work. Previous episodes of the podcast ⁠⁠can be found here⁠⁠. The podcast's theme music is ⁠⁠‘Sale of Lakes', by Divan⁠⁠. All of ⁠⁠The Stinging Fly's archive⁠⁠ is available to ⁠⁠subscribers.⁠Apple PodcastsSpotifyListen and subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts

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Debora Cahn, the writer behind The Diplomat, Homeland, The West Wing, and Grey's Anatomy, joins Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove to talk about writing political drama in an era when reality keeps outpacing fiction. Debora explains how "spy camp" research trips with real diplomats, spies, and generals shape her scripts, why she resists making her stories too close to current events, and what she learned about the strange double life of foreign service officers: the loneliness of constant relocation, the jockeying for a seat in the room, and the quiet patriotism that keeps them showing up. Sir Richard, a former head of MI6, adds his own view from the other side of the table, including a story about deliberately keeping a British ambassador out of the room in Washington. In this episode: 00:00 Cold Open 02:58 Russia Story Rewritten 04:11 Borgen Inspiration 06:15 Spy Camp Research 08:22 Diplomacy In The Dirt 09:35 Ambassadors Real And Fake 18:39 CIA And Embassy Dynamics 21:24 From West Wing To Diplomat 23:14 No Evil Characters 24:29 MI6 Reality Check 29:59 Demystifying Government Work 31:12 Female President Choice 33:51 Future Of Ambassadors Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at Times Radio).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're taking a GLP-1 medication, but the scale isn't moving the way you expected. Maybe you've even watched someone else say they lost 20 pounds in two months and wondered, "Why isn't this working for me?" If you've been asking yourself that question, I want you to know that your experience with a GLP-1 medication may look very different from someone else's. In this episode, I'm breaking down four reasons you may not be losing as much weight as you expected on a GLP-1, and what I look at when a patient tells me their medication isn't working. I'll also talk about something that can easily get lost when we compare our weight loss journey to what we see on social media. Before you decide that your GLP-1 has failed, there are some important questions to consider. Your dose, your overall health habits, your nutrition, and your treatment plan can all be part of the bigger picture. If you're frustrated by slow weight loss on a GLP-1, listen to this episode before you assume you're doing something wrong. Episode Highlights: Why your weight loss may not look like someone else's, even when you're taking the same type of medication What I look at when a patient feels their GLP-1 isn't working When your dose may be part of the picture Why nutrition and lifestyle still matter during GLP-1 treatment A question you may not expect to ask when your appetite has changed When it may be time to reassess your treatment plan Why comparing your progress to someone on social media can be misleading The mindset I want you to have when your weight loss isn't moving as quickly as you hoped Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

1658 NEW MODEL ARMYRogue Diplomat Shifts Allegiance To KingDennis Sewell, Part Two: In 1655, George Downing negotiates a secret treaty with France's Cardinal Mazarin, conducting late-night discussions entirely in Latin. Later appointed ambassador to Holland, Downing conducts economic espionage to undermine Dutch commercial maritime dominance. Following Oliver Cromwell's death and the collapse of Richard Cromwell's regime, Downing opportunistically offers his intelligence services to the exiled King Charles II. Upon the Restoration, Downing secures royal favor by ruthlessly hunting down and capturing the regicides who signed Charles I's death warrant. Through political maneuverings, espionage, and property acquisition, Downing amasses immense wealth and leaves his mark on Downing Street. (2)

As the far-right Alternative for Deutschland party wins 44 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anholt, Audrey talks to Jenny Witt- a journalist based in Hamburg- about what the result means for wider Germany. They also discuss what the Churches in Saxony Anhalt have been doing to help asylum seekers, and how that has brought them into direct confrontation with the AFD.Leadership is something that every organisation and company try to get right. But how different would things be if we all practiced Servant Leadership. We discuss the strengths and limitations with political commentator Alex Kane, theologian Peter McDowell and Professor of inclusive leadership at Birmingham Business School Joanne Murphy.Lord Peter Ricketts was the British government's chief civil servant in the foreign office and was the UK's first national security adviser. He talks to Audrey about his book Peace Makers: Shaping the Modern World, outlining the role played by Diplomats in World War 2 and what we can learn from that in an increasingly unstable world.

Nick Nichay is entering his first season at Dartmouth College as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach under Brett McConnell.  Nick previously served as the Head Coach at D3 Franklin & Marshall College for seven seasons where he led the Diplomats to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 2025 and 2026. Nichay was elevated to head coach in the spring of 2020. He served as the Interim Head Coach at the start of the 2019-20 season after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with Franklin & Marshall. Prior to arriving at Franklin & Marshall, Nichay spent two years as an assistant coach at the Division II level with Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y.  and began his coaching career with one season as a Division III assistant at Hartwick College after graduating from Rutgers where he served as a manager for 3 seasons with the Men's Basketball Program. On this episode Mike & Nick discuss how his lifelong love of basketball developed from playing in his driveway and listening to Nets games on the radio. Nick explains how working as a manager at Rutgers and gaining experience in every aspect of college basketball helped him build the foundation for a coaching career. Nick reflects on the mentors and opportunities at Hartwick, Le Moyne, and Franklin & Marshall that shaped his coaching philosophy and taught him the value of preparation, relationships, and consistent improvement. He discusses taking over Franklin & Marshall after a legendary coach, rebuilding the program through challenges such as COVID, and eventually returning to an assistant role at Dartmouth alongside his former college roommate, Brett McConnell. Throughout the conversation, Nick emphasizes that success comes from embracing each opportunity, caring authentically about players, and focusing on getting one percent better every day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review.  Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation. Grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Nick Nichay, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Dartmouth College. Website – https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/mens-basketball Email – Nick.nichay@dartmouth.edu Twitter/X - @NickNichay Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En nuestro episodio 412 Gabriel y El Watcher conversan sobre su experiencia asistiendo al evento "Gamergy Puerto Rico", viendo el "Nintendo Direct" que celebró los 40 años de "The Legend of Zelda" (1986), las películas "Colony" (2026) y "The Dog Stars" (2026)" y las tres temporadas de "The Diplomat" (2023) y celebrando los 25 años de la película "The Fast and the Furious" (2021) en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho!", dialogan sobre los ganadores de los "Creative Arts Emmy" (2026) en el segmento "Awards Spotlight" y hablan sobre todo lo relacionado a el estreno de la película "Coyote vs. Acme" (2026).¡Se la diferencia en la vida de los niños de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico! Aporta con tu donativo aquí: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/CulturaSecuencial¡Descubre la mejor manera de transmitir y grabar tu contenido! Comienza a usar "StreamYard" con nuestro "Referral Link" y obtén $10 de descuento: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5302337768259584¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial

Twenty-five years after 9/11, its consequences are still shaping the world. From Tony Blair and George W Bush to Trump, MAGA and the rise of populism in Europe, how much of today's politics can be traced back to September 11th?In today's episode of The Fourcast Indicators, Matt Frei and Mark Urban look back at the attack that transformed American foreign policy, ushered in the war on terror and dramatically expanded the power of intelligence agencies and surveillance.They are joined by Ambassador Nicholas Burns, the US ambassador to NATO on 9/11, who reveals how America's allies responded in the hours after the attack, why he now regrets supporting the invasion of Iraq, and what the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan did to America's willingness to intervene overseas.

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Eine neue SJ-Weekly-Folge steht im Zeichen von Preisverleihungen, Preiserhöhungen und neuen Entwicklungen bei den Synchron-Streits mit den Streamingdiensten in Zeiten von KI. Außerdem sprechen wir von einem Rechsstreit rund um „The Walking Dead“, aber auch Updates zu „Dexter: Ressurrection“ oder weiteren neuen Trailern. Kann das Remake von „Ocarina of Time“ mit „GTA 6“ konkurrieren?Im Review-Teil sprechen wir über „SpyOn“ von der ZDFneo, dem neuen Auftakt von „Adults“, dem Apple-Film „Mayday“ mit Ryan Reynolds und Kenneth Brannagh. aber auch „Sterling Point“, „The Diplomat“, „Hacks“ und einer Doku mit Mariska Hargitay aus „Law & Order: Special Victims Unit“.Timestamps:0:00:00 Emmys Night 1 and 2 0:05:20 Preiserhöhung bei Netflix!0:18:00 Florence Pugh in Netflix-Mini-Serie “Jenseits von Eden”0:20:40 Dexter: Resurrection S2 ab Ende Oktober0:26:30 Kate Winslet mit Adolescence-Machern zum ersten Mal bei Netflix0:30:00 Zelda - Ocarina of Time Remake sieht aus wie Pixar-Nintendo0:36:30 Neuer Potter-Trailer und neues Design der Häuser-Logos 0:42:00 VDS reicht Beschwerde beim Bundeskartellamt gegen Netflix ein0:50:00 Adults, Diplomat S3 / Hacks S5 Finale0:58:00 SpyOn, Mayday, Sterling Point1:05:00 SerienstartsHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Ambassador, Mads Brügger buys a diplomatic title and hidden cameras his way into the Central African Republic to expose how easily state authority can be purchased. This piece connects that decade-old stunt to a recent global investigation showing honorary consular status is still being bought, abused, and weaponized today. It ends by asking what a symbol is actually protecting once its meaning can be acquired rather than earned.

Have you ever wondered whether compounded GLP-1 medications are as safe and effective as brand-name medications? Or how you can tell if a GLP-1 or peptide product is fake? In this episode of Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss, I'm continuing my Ask the Obesity Doctor series, where I answer real questions you've left on my YouTube videos and social media. This time, I'm talking about safety. I'll answer five questions about compounded GLP-1 medications, counterfeit and black-market products, medication interactions, side effects, and something I hear frequently from patients: "Ozempic face." I'll explain the difference between brand-name and compounded medications and why compounded medications have not gone through the same rigorous testing as brand-name medications. I'll also talk about why you can't reliably tell whether a GLP-1 or peptide product purchased from the black market is authentic or counterfeit. I'll discuss medication combinations that require extra caution when taking GLP-1 medications, including oral birth control and warfarin, and what you should do if you experience symptoms that concern you. Finally, I'll explain what people mean when they talk about "Ozempic face," why it doesn't happen to everyone, and why you shouldn't assume your experience with a GLP-1 medication will be the same as someone else's. These are questions I hear frequently, and my goal is to help you better understand what to discuss with your own healthcare provider. This episode is for education only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Episode Highlights: The difference between brand-name and compounded GLP-1 medications Why compounded medications have not gone through the same rigorous testing as brand-name medications Why you cannot reliably tell if a black-market GLP-1 or peptide product is authentic Why I recommend avoiding counterfeit and black-market peptide products Medication combinations that require extra caution when taking GLP-1 medications What to do if you experience unusual or concerning side effects What "Ozempic face" actually means and why it doesn't happen to everyone Why you should not compare your GLP-1 experience to someone else's If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend starting there and then continuing with this episode for the second set of questions. Listen to Part 1: #254: Ask the Obesity Doctor Part 1: GLP-1, Contrave, Thyroid, Dosing & Calories https://bit.ly/BackOnTrackEpisodes  If you're using a GLP-1 medication, considering one, or simply trying to understand the information you're seeing online, I hope this episode helps you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

Alexandre Fasel ist Staatssekretär, oberster Diplomat und Nummer 2 im Aussendepartement. Er kommt vom Aussenministertreffen in Irland zurück und erklärt die ganze geopolitische Lage mit einer einzigen Zeichnung, einer Grafik mit Amöben unter dem Mikroskop. Es sei wichtig, sich eine Vorstellung von dem zu machen, was man sieht. Gerade in einer turbulenten Zeit mit Umbrüchen und Krisen wie heute. Das Bild, welches Alexandre Fasel zeichnet, ist selbst auch in Bewegung: Amöben, Wechseltierchen, meist Einzeller, unter einem Mikroskop. Grossmächte, die versuchen, die Autorität in einer Region zu halten, auszubauen, in Konkurrenz stehen und versuchen, den Rest der Welt zu vereinnahmen. «Alles, was ich lese, sehe verhandle, hat Platz in dieser Darstellung.» Was bedeutet dies für die Aussenpolitik der Schweiz? Hat sich dieses Bild auch im Aussenministertreffen in Irland gezeigt? Alexandre Fasel ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch bei Karoline Arn.

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Peter Newman, British Deputy Consul General, visited Ashland, SOU, OSF and JPR on his tour of southern Oregon to mark the 180th anniversary of the Oregon Treaty.

Německá vláda došla k závěru, že za srpnový hybridní útok v Lipsku mohou ruští agenti. „Je to o to znepokojivější zpráva, že k ní nedochází ve vakuu, ale že se v poslední době množí rušivé momenty Pobaltí v Polsku, v Rumunsku a tak dále. Když k tomu přidáme ruskou rétoriku proti Západu, která neslábne, ale naopak jako by sílila, tak je ten obraz opravdu znepokojivý a nutí Evropu a NATO, aby se k němu zodpovědně postavily,“ míní diplomat a poradce prezidenta Michael Žantovský.

What questions do you have about GLP-1 medications and weight loss? In this episode of Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss, I'm doing something a little different. I'm answering five real questions that viewers have left on my YouTube videos and social media about weight loss medications. I'll talk about whether you can take Contrave with a GLP-1, whether GLP-1 medications are an option if you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease, and whether it's safe to increase your dose faster if you aren't experiencing side effects. I'll also explain what to do if you need to change your injection day or miss a dose, and how to think about calorie intake when you're trying to lose weight. These are questions I hear frequently, and I want to give you a better understanding of the issues to discuss with your own healthcare provider. This podcast is for education only, and because I don't know your individual medical history, it's important to talk with your own doctor about what's right for you. Episode Highlights: Can Contrave can be taken with a GLP-1 How Contrave may help with hunger, cravings, and food noise GLP-1 medications and hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease Which thyroid conditions are contraindications for GLP-1 medications Why I recommend starting at a low dose and increasing slowly How I decide when it may be time for a patient to increase their dose What to do if you need to change your GLP-1 injection day What happens if you miss a GLP-1 dose Why eating too little can work against your weight-loss efforts How the NIH Body Weight Planner can help you determine your calorie needs Why fueling your body with balanced meals is important during weight loss And this is just Part 1. In Part 2 of Ask the Obesity Doctor, I'll answer more questions about GLP-1 safety, compounded and counterfeit medications, black-market peptides, medication interactions, side effects, and "Ozempic face." If you're using a GLP-1 medication, considering one, or simply have questions about weight loss medications, I hope these answers help you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider. Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

High above Baguio City stands the ruined former Diplomat Hotel, a building that began life as a Dominican retreat house before becoming a wartime refuge, a Japanese stronghold and later a hotel operated by controversial faith healer Tony Agpaoa. Since its abandonment, visitors have reported footsteps, voices, wartime apparitions and mysterious religious figures moving through its empty corridors, giving Dominican Hill a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the Philippines.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://philhistoricsites.nhcp.gov.ph/registry_database/dominican-hill-and-retreat-house/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/724421/baguios-haunted-hill-100https://business.inquirer.net/238610/haunted-structureshttps://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/diplomat-conservation-master-plan-underwayThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Date: August 29, 2026This episode of Infinite Plane Saturn Day, broadcasted on August 29, 2026, serves as an intellectual critique of the “Metascript”—the simulated, highly controlled reality that governs both mainstream and alternative news cycles. The host opens with a temporal alignment: August 29th is the exact date Skynet becomes self-aware in Terminator 2, which timed perfectly with the film's theatrical re-release starting yesterday. He explains that directors like James Cameron and Christopher Nolan are “meta-scripters” who use highly realistic cinematic propaganda to prepare the public mind for faked historical events, notably impending nuclear psychological operations.The host connects these scripts to current events, pointing to Russia's “Poseidon” nuclear-powered submarine and its mirroring in the television show The Diplomat. To the host, this concurrent programming is designed to educate the public on how to respond to an eventual faked sea-based attack. He expands this critique to “MKUltra,” arguing that mainstream and alternative media are actually modern branches of the same trauma-induced mind control system.A significant portion of the broadcast is dedicated to exposing alternative media gatekeepers, or what the host calls “Trutherville”. By confronting alt-media influencer Amazing Polly over her assertions that the Trump shooting in Butler was real, the host demonstrates how the “main and alt” duopoly functions. He argues that both sides reinforce false premises, solidifying fake events in the public consensus. He states that figures like Charlie Kirk are constructed characters, and faked deaths like those in Butler or the J6 riots are heavily choreographed performances designed to manufacture a false worldview.The host also dissects common conspiracy narratives, dismissing chemtrails as a simple weather-dependent phenomenon where hot jet exhaust condenses in the freezing stratosphere. He explains that politicians merely pander to these beliefs to capture the “chud vote”. Similarly, the Mandela Effect is analyzed as retroactive interference—a gaslighting tactic that implants false memories in a highly suggestible, “auto-disbelieving” truther audience. Interwoven with personal reflections about his own DoorDash shifts, temporary Starlink outages, and the upcoming second edition of his handbook, the host delivers a sharp wake-up call. He warns his audience that they have until September 11th to sever ties with alternative media “shepherds” and make the transition into “Realville”.Key Takeaways (5 Bullet Points)* The Metascript and Predictive Programming: The host argues that elite “meta-scripters” like James Cameron and Christopher Nolan use cinema to prime the mass consciousness for future faked events, such as nuclear catastrophes, by aligning movie plots with real-world timelines.* The Poseidon Threat and Geopolitical Integration: The broadcast highlights the concurrent release of The Diplomat Season 4 and Russia's “Poseidon” nuclear torpedo as a structured effort to “educate” the public ahead of a simulated sea-based crisis.* The Mainstream-Alternative Duopoly: Using his confrontation with Amazing Polly as an example, the host asserts that both mainstream and alternative media share the same false starting premises to solidify simulated events (like J6 or the Butler shooting) into accepted history.* Deconstructing Conspiracy Tropes: The host refutes popular alternative theories, characterizing chemtrails as basic water condensation from hot jet exhaust and the Mandela Effect as retroactively implanted false memories designed to gaslight vulnerable followers.* The Transition to “Realville”: Listeners are urged to fully abandon the “anti” and “pro” dialectics of “Trutherville” before the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and migrate to “Realville,” where critical thinkers process media through systematic pattern recognition rather than emotional reactions.Key Episode Quotes (5 Quotes)* “James Cameron loaded Terminator 2 and Titanic from 97 With 9-11 predictive programming, and on 9-11, he was at the scene of the sunken Titanic.”* “And that's what predictive programming does. It is there to educate the public about what's going to be faked so they know what it's going to be.”* “We are a fake news wood chipper at this point.”* “...my essential premise here is that main and alt are in fact a duopoly. They both start with the exact same premise, which is always false.”* “Yeah, mainstream media is MKUltra. Alt-media, MKUltra. I've stepped out of both.”

In the latest episode of The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast, hosts Katie Putz and Ankit Panda discuss the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement -- a collective security agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in early August. They dive into the motivations for the pact on the part of all three members, the role (or lack thereof) of nuclear deterrence within it, and take a moment to compare it to other collective security arrangements like the CSTO. There are few concrete details available about the pact, but given the tumultuous regions its members span, it'll be tested soon. You can subscribe to The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube.

We finally sit down for a show amidst dishwasher failures, trips out of town, listener meet-ups, and neighborhoods running rampant with dinosaurs! Obviously that last one was Oak Street, and we find time to get into The Diplomat and read from a month's worth of email.   Bonus content: We talk about OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies   Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple.   Books: Read along with Mac - Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler Other great stuff we like: It's OK to Be Catholic Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 https://www.fatimafarm.com/ liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Theme song by Mary Bragg. Our other show: Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine   We use Amazon affiliate links. We may get a little kickback if you use the link above to purchase from Amazon.  

You spoke up. You were clear. You told them what you needed and by when. They said yes. Then the deadline came and the thing wasn't there. If you've been getting more direct and watching it still not land, there's a specific reason. Directness is one ingredient. There's a second ingredient almost no one teaches you. In this episode, Dr. Aziz walks through what that missing ingredient is and why it's so uncomfortable for nice people to use. He breaks down the two failure modes most people run (the Avoider says nothing, the Diplomat says it so softly it sounds like their problem), shows what to actually say when someone misses an agreement, and unpacks the concept of the aura of authority that determines how you're treated regardless of your title. This episode covers: The missing ingredient in being direct that almost no one teaches you The two failure modes nice people run when someone doesn't follow through The moment of silence after you've named the impact (and why it does most of the work) Why authority comes from how you carry yourself, not your title or years of experience Discover your approval type. Take the 2-minute quiz at https://www.draziz.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAzizGazipura Work with Dr. Aziz directly: The Unstoppable Confidence Mastermind is a year-long program for people ready to unwire this pattern at the nervous system level. Application at https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ucmv3. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drazizconfidencecoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drazizgazipura