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Patrick McKenzie (patio11) and Luke Farrell examine the structural "technical imagination" gap that prevents the US government from delivering high-fidelity digital services. They discuss why states routinely pay full price 29 times for the same buggy codebase, why failure is the default outcome, and why rooms full of government administrators cannot muster the expertise to say a two line code change should be trivial. They also discuss Luke's work on the "means testing industrial complex,” why the government redundantly pays a private vendor to do a SQL query for information the IRS already knows, and what vendors would say about their own discontents.–Full transcript available here: http://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/understanding-government-procurement-with-luke-farrell/–Presenting Sponsors: Mercury &  FramerIf you have more interesting hobbies than managing your money, Mercury Personal is built for you. It allows you to automate movement between accounts—allocating paychecks and tax prep the moment they hit—with a sensible permissions model for partners or accountants. It works the way tech people expect banking to work. Go to mercury.com/personal to experience banking built by the same folks Patrick trusts for his business. Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.Building and maintaining marketing websites shouldn't slow down your engineers. Framer gives design and marketing teams an all-in-one platform to ship landing pages, microsites, or full site redesigns instantly—without engineering bottlenecks. Get 30% off Framer Pro at framer.com/complexsystems.–Links:Luke Farrell's Substack: https://donmoynihan.substack.com/Luke Farrell, The Means-Testing Industrial Complex: https://donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-means-testing-industrial-complex–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:52) Transitioning from Google to the US Digital Service (USDS) (05:18) How rule buildup and administrative burdens create "Kafkaesque" mazes (08:21) Using diagrams and funnels to visualize benefit denials (11:49) Software logic errors that improperly kicked children off Medicaid (18:25) Why government payroll IT costs hundreds of millions of dollars (20:02) Sponsors: Mercury and Framer(22:02) How recursive legal requirements and DOD standards inflate IT scope (26:57) Market consolidation and the lack of competition in procurement (33:47) Aligning program administrator incentives with successful service delivery (36:03) Using in-house technologists to push back on vendor change orders (39:27) Shifting from "Big Bang" contracts to iterative, agile development (53:10) The moral incoherence of asset limits (01:11:36) Insourcing electronic income verification databases (01:16:56) Building public sector competence to manage modern technical risk (01:20:08) Wrap

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Send a textPeaches goes full savage on the Air Force soap opera. From the tragic news of CMSAF Flosi's loss, to General Allvin's early retirement, to Wilsbach's DEI flip-flops and obsession with uniforms—this episode is a rollercoaster of military drama and unfiltered hot takes. Expect snark about fat generals, the “broken windows” theory of PT standards, political rumors about Trump donors, and why Peaches thinks General Minihan is the warrior the Air Force actually needs. If you thought the Pentagon was boring, buckle up—this is the no-BS breakdown you didn't know you needed.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Peaches solo takeover and warm-up rant 02:05 – Tragic news: CMSAF Flosi's family loss 04:31 – AFA conference chaos and leadership shifts 07:19 – General Allvin retires early (no one's sad) 09:26 – Wilsbach vs. Boussier: ego battle royale 11:49 – 4-stars cashing out with defense contractors 14:12 – Wilsbach's bio and Pacific pivot cred 18:36 – Ring camera distractions and Pacific ops talk 22:47 – Patch-wearer credentials and assignments rundown 25:04 – Chief Wolfe's background and power pair with Wilsbach 27:02 – Policies, controversies, and uniform obsession 31:03 – Broken windows, fat Airmen, and Giuliani comparisons 35:26 – Political rumors, DEI baggage, and Trump connections 40:17 – Peaches' own run-ins with Wolfe (fat Tony saga) 45:00 – Security Forces “spec ops” claim and eye rolls 47:12 – Better options for CSAF: Minihan, Spain, Conley 49:24 – Minihan's savage memo: “Aim for the head” 53:24 – Risk-averse DoD vs. Minihan's kill-bad-guys mindset 55:43 – Wrap-up and member merch reminder

DOD – Disrupter Disrupters China markets reopening after Lunar New Year Mexico Cartel Wars Refunds requested for the illegal tariffs PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - The CTP for Caterpillar announced - DOD - Disrupter Disrupters - China markets reopening after Lunar New Year - Mexico Cartel Wars (Jalisco) Markets - Mortgage Rates - looking good! - Tariffs found illegal - that is not stopping anything - Refunds requested for the illegal tariffs - Monday's big drop and AI taking a bite out of stock prices Tariffs - First, who actually knows what is going on. 100% chaos - Supreme court ruled illegal (6-3) - 10% flat across all countries immediately added - Wait a day and make that 15% - FedEx seeks refund for illegal IEEPA tariffs imposed by Trump after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs exceeded authority - Numerous lawsuits expected for IEEPA tariff refunds - Apple has spent more than $3 billion on tariffs since President Donald Trump enacted his trade policies. What about that? (HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHO GETS THE REFUND) --- Estimate that $175B tariffs have been collected alreay - A group of 22 U.S. Senate Democrats on Monday introduced legislation that would require President Donald Trump's administration to fully refund within 180 days all of the revenue, with interest, collected from tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. - The legislation would require the Customs and Border Protection agency, which collects tariffs at U.S. ports of entry, to prioritize small businesses. - The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday Stop The Presses - After years of JCD's rants....... - Apple will soon introduce MacBooks with touch screens - Apple Inc.'s initial touch Macs will have the Dynamic Island at the center top of the display and OLED screen technology. The new MacBook Pro models will have a refreshed, dynamic user interface that can shift between being optimized for touch or point-and-click input. Europe Reacts - "The current situation is not conducive to delivering 'fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial' transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides" in the joint statement setting out the terms of last year's trade agreement, the Commission said. "A deal is a deal." - All active discussions are halted on any USA/Europe trade deal The Potential Winners - Brazil and China may be the winners here - Chinese President Xi Jinping has a boost in bargaining power after the US Supreme Court invalidated Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs, a key point of leverage over China. - The removal of tariff threats will make it harder for Trump to press Xi for larger purchases of certain products and leaves him without a key weapon to strike back if Chinese negotiators make fresh demands. - Xi's team will likely push harder for access to advanced semiconductors, the removal of trade restrictions on Chinese companies, and reduced US support for self-ruled Taiwan, according to Wu Xinbo, director at Fudan University's Center for American Studies. NVDA Earnings - NVIDIA drops its fiscal Q4 2026 (ended Jan 2025) results tomorrow—another make-or-break moment for the AI trade. - The bar is sky-high after years of blowout beats, but whispers of "peak AI" and slowing growth momentum have investors on edge. --- Consensus Expectations : ----Revenue: ~$65.6–$66.1 billion (up ~67–68% YoY from last year's ~$39B; guided $65B ±2% in prior report) ------EPS (adjusted/non-GAAP): ~$1.50–$1.53 (up ~70–72% YoY from $0.89). --------Gross margins: Targeting ~75% non-GAAP (holding strong despite supply chain noise). -----------Key driver: Data Center segment expected to crush ~$58–$60B, fueled by Blackwell ramp and hyperscaler spend. Home Depot Earnings - The home-improvement retailer gained 2.7% after posting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.72 per share on revenues of $38.20 billion. - That exceeded the per-share earnings of $2.54 on revenues of $38.12 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. AMD News - The semiconductor maker rose about 11% after it inked a multiyear deal with Meta to lend up to 6 gigawatts of its graphics processing units to artificial intelligence data centers. - The cost of the deal is unclear, but the companies' agreement includes a a performance-based warrant that could amount to up to 160 million of AMD shares, according to a statement dated Tuesday. - Meta has committed to deploying up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of AMD's Instinct GPUs (high-end graphics processing units optimized for AI workloads) to power its massive AI data centers. - Analysts estimate the GPU portion alone could be worth $60–$100+ billion over 5+ years Mortgage Rates - The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 5.99% on Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily, matching its lowest levels since 2022. - Last year at this time the rate was 6.89%. - A buyer putting 20% down on the median priced home, about $400,000 according to the National Association of Realtors, would have a monthly payment of $1,916 for the principal and interest. One year ago, that payment would have been $2,105, a difference of $189. Life Insurance Record - Manulife Financial Corp. sold a $300 million life insurance policy in Singapore, topping what Guinness World Records certified as the most valuable policy ever issued. - The policy surpasses the previous record of $250 million, set by HSBC Life in Hong Kong in 2024. Manulife said in a statement Tuesday that the deal reflects growing demand from ultra-wealthy clients to preserve their assets. - In Singapore over the past 12 months, Manulife has issued 25 individual policies each worth more than $50 million. Bitcoin Rout - Gemini said it was axing as much as a quarter of its staff and exiting the UK, European Union and Australia entirely. - This week, it parted with its chief operating officer, chief financial officer and chief legal officer, all in a single day. - Its stock has fallen more than 80% from a post-listing high last year, collapsing its market value from a peak of almost $4 billion to under $700 million. Over the Greenland - USA sending a "hospital ship" over - Trump's post on the ship came hours after Denmark's Joint Arctic Command said it had evacuated a crew member who required urgent medical treatment from a U.S. submarine in Greenlandic waters, seven nautical miles outside of Greenland's capital, Nuuk. - Greenland said thanks but no thanks So Long! - U.S. investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better-performing overseas markets look more attractive. - In the last six months, U.S.-domiciled investors have pulled some $75 billion from U.S. equity products, with $52 billion flowing out since the start of 2026 alone, the most in the first eight weeks of the year since at least 2010 AI Disruption - DOD (Disruption of Disrupters) - CrowdStrike -9.8% and other cybersecurity names under heavy pressure again as AI disruption fears build following Anthropic's Claude Code release - - Cybersecurity stocks are under broad pressure today, extending recent weakness following Friday's launch of Claude Code Security by Anthropic. Claude Code Security scans codebases for vulnerabilities and suggests software patches for human review, fueling a narrative that AI platforms may be moving more quickly into parts of the security workflow than investors had previously expected. For cybersecurity, that raises concern around the forward demand outlook and competitive positioning, particularly in areas tied to application security, cloud security, identity workflows, and security operations automation, where AI-native tools could start to narrow perceived differentiation. - The move suggests investors are still sorting through the implications for product overlap, pricing power, and competitive positioning as AI capabilities evolve quickly. - IBM shares dropping toward lows of the session; attributed to news that Claude can automate cobol modernization COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level, English-like programming language created in 1959 for business, finance, and administrative data processing. It is renowned for its verbosity, readability, and reliability, processing massive amounts of transactions on mainframe systems,, notes NetCom Learning and IBM. Despite being decades old, it remains critical in banking, insurance, and government sectors. - It is estimated that 70-80% of the world's business transactions are processed by COBOL Grok's Prediction about Future of OpenAi/ChatGPT Scenario Likelihood (My Estimate) Key Factors Outcome for OpenAI/ChatGPT Thriving Leader Medium (40%) Sustained breakthroughs, partnerships (e.g., Microsoft), regulatory wins OpenAI as AI giant; ChatGPT as ecosystem hub for agents/robots Evolved Survivor High (50%) Adaptation to agents/hardware; mergers Exists but rebranded; ChatGPT integrated into daily life tools Decline/Acquisition Low (10%) Overcompetition, funding collapse Absorbed or legacy; ChatGPT commoditized or obsolete Quick check on Europe Shares - European company earnings growth is picking up this reporting season against a tentatively improving economic backdrop, but wary investors are demanding more than solid results to justify sky-high valuations. - Companies representing 57% of Europe's market capitalization have reported so far, achieving average earnings growth of 3.9% in the fourth quarter, ahead of estimates for a final result of a contraction of 1.1% --- That is a big differential.... +3.9 vs -1.1 Iran Talks - News over the weekend that Iran will look to discuss a variety of items and potentially get a deal.... energy, mining and aircraft - Best guess: Iran will string us along like Russia is doing and we will say we have some kind of bogus deal. --- There is some talk of US "going in" as we are building military presence. Supposedly there are some saying it could be a multi-week incursion. - What is the plan - Regime change? What is this? - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can't sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. - By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan, who is Black, claims racial prejudice played a role in postal employees' actions. - Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a majority of five conservative justices, said the federal law that generally shields the Postal Service from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes “the intentional nondelivery of mail.” - So can ballots just be thrown in garbage for mail-ins for one party that will throw out another party's?     Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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    In this episode of War Docs, we speak with retired Army Colonel Dr. Robert Mabry, a figure whose career trajectory from an 18 Delta Special Forces medic to a senior physician-leader has shaped the face of modern military medicine. Dr. Mabry recounts his harrowing experience during the Battle of Mogadishu, where he provided care for 15 hours under intense fire. He reflects on how those "blood-written" lessons exposed the flaws of applying civilian EMS standards to the battlefield, eventually leading to his involvement as a founding member of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). The conversation moves from the tactical to the systemic, as Dr.Mabry discusses his pivotal role in upgrading Army flight medics to critical care paramedics and his advocacy for the "Mission Zero Act," which integrates military surgical teams into civilian trauma centers to maintain clinical readiness during the interwar period.     Dr. Mabry also addresses the looming challenges of Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). He warns that the "Golden Hour" luxury enjoyed in Iraq and Afghanistan will likely vanish in future peer-on-peer conflicts due to the lack of air superiority and the threat of mass casualties from advanced weaponry. To prepare, he proposes a radical overhaul of the medical career pathway, advocating for a "Battlefield Medical Specialist" track that allows medics to advance into high-level operational roles without losing their tactical expertise. By embedding military teams into a nationalized mesh network of civilian hospitals, Mabry envisions a "Team America" approach that ensures the military is never again forced to relearn life-saving lessons at the start of a new conflict. This episode is a masterclass in operational medicine, leadership, and the persistent need for innovation within the military health system bureaucracy.   Chapters (00:00-01:30) Introduction to Retired Colonel Dr. Robert Mabry (01:30-05:37) From Small-Town Oklahoma to Army Ranger (05:37-10:51) The Path to Special Forces Medic and 18 Delta Training (10:51-18:54) 15 Hours Under Fire: The Battle of Mogadishu (18:54-25:03) Transitioning from NCO to Physician at USUHS (25:03-31:15) Founding TCCC and the Joint Trauma System (31:15-39:54) Revolutionizing Flight Medic Training and Evidence-Based Reform (39:54-48:00) Prolonged Field Care and the Reality of Future Conflict (LSCO) (48:00-56:17) Mission Zero and Embedding Military Teams in Civilian Centers (56:17-1:03:40) Designing the Future Battlefield Medical Specialist Career Track (1:03:40-1:05:42) Legacy and Closing Remarks   Chapter Summaries (00:00-01:30) Introduction to Retired Colonel Dr. Robert Mabry Host Dr. Doug Soderdahl introduces Dr. Robert Mabry, highlighting his journey from the Battle of Mogadishu to his role as a founding member of the Committee on TCCC. The introduction sets the stage for a discussion on overhauling military medical training and preparing for future high-casualty conflicts. (01:30-05:37) From Small-Town Oklahoma to Army Ranger Dr. Mabry shares his early motivations for enlisting, citing a family tradition of military service and a desire to escape his small town. He explains how a recruiter's pitch led him to the Army over the Marine Corps, eventually landing him in the newly formed 3rd Ranger Battalion. (05:37-10:51) The Path to Special Forces Medic and 18 Delta Training Inspired by a mentor, Mabry pursued the rigorous Special Forces Medic (18 Delta) pathway, known for its high attrition rate and intense training. He discusses the 1.5-year pipeline and how his early marriage provided the stability needed to succeed in the academically and physically demanding course. (10:51-18:54) 15 Hours Under Fire: The Battle of Mogadishu Mabry provides a first-hand account of the "Black Hawk Down" mission, detailing the chaos of the crash site and the makeshift bunker he used to treat casualties overnight. He reflects on the realization that contemporary medical protocols, like C-spine immobilization under fire, were dangerously ill-suited for combat. (18:54-25:03) Transitioning from NCO to Physician at USUHS Inspired by clinical encounters as a medic, Mabry discusses the arduous process of completing medical school prerequisites while on active duty, including retaking organic chemistry after returning from Somalia. He details his experience at USUHS, balancing family life with the challenges of the basic science curriculum. (25:03-31:15) Founding TCCC and the Joint Trauma System Mabry explains the "grassroots" origins of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the later development of the Joint Trauma System (JTS). He critiques the military's initial lack of a data-driven trauma system and the years it took to improve survivability during the Global War on Terror. (31:15-39:54) Revolutionizing Flight Medic Training and Evidence-Based Reform Mabry recounts the struggle to convince the Army to upgrade flight medics from EMT-Basics to Critical Care Paramedics. He highlights a landmark study that proved a 15% improvement in survival for the most critically injured patients when treated by higher-trained providers. (39:54-48:00) Prolonged Field Care and the Reality of Future Conflict (LSCO) Drawing from experiences on the Afghan-Pakistan border, Mabry demystifies prolonged field care as essential nursing care. He warns that future conflicts (LSCO) will lack air superiority, requiring medics to manage mass casualties at the point of injury for days rather than hours. (48:00-56:17) Mission Zero and Embedding Military Teams in Civilian Centers Mabry advocates for a nationalized "Team America" strategy to embed military surgical teams in busy civilian level-one trauma centers. He discusses his work on the Mission Zero Act to ensure military providers maintain their trauma skills during periods of peace. (56:17-1:03:40) Designing the Future Battlefield Medical Specialist Career Track Mabry proposes a new career pathway for operational medicine that allows experienced medics to transition into specialized Physician Assistant roles. This track would keep tactical expertise in the field and provide a long-term career for those dedicated to battlefield care. (1:03:40-1:05:42) Legacy and Closing Remarks In the final segment, Mabry reflects on his legacy, hoping his work inspires future medical leaders to have the courage to innovate. The episode concludes with a tribute to his contributions to saving lives on and off the battlefield.   Take Home Messages Combat Medicine Requires Tactical Adaptation: Medical protocols designed for civilian settings, such as C-spine immobilization or the avoidance of tourniquets, are often counterproductive in high-threat environments. True innovation in combat casualty care comes from acknowledging that the tactical situation dictates the medical intervention, a realization that led to the birth of TCCC. Data Drives Survival in Trauma Systems: The military health system cannot rely on luck or anecdotal evidence to improve clinical outcomes. Establishing a robust trauma registry and a continuous quality improvement process, as seen with the Joint Trauma System, is essential to bending the survival curve and preventing the repetition of past mistakes. Advanced Training is Non-Negotiable for Flight Medics: Moving from an "evacuation only" mindset to a "critical care in the air" model significantly improves survival rates for the most severely injured. Investing in high-level paramedic and nursing certification for flight crews ensures that the aircraft serves as a mobile ICU rather than just a transport vehicle. Preparing for Large-Scale Combat Requires Triage Mastery: In future peer-on-peer conflicts where medical evacuation may be delayed for days, military providers must be trained to manage expecting casualties and perform complex triage. This requires a shift in focus toward prolonged field care and the psychological readiness to make difficult resource-allocation decisions. Civilian-Military Integration is Essential for Readiness: To maintain the surgical skills necessary for war, military teams must be permanently embedded in high-volume civilian trauma centers. A nationalized strategy like the Mission Zero Act ensures that the nation's medical assets are integrated and ready to handle a sudden surge of casualties in a "Team America" approach.   Episode Keywords Military Medicine, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, TCCC, Battle of Mogadishu, Black Hawk Down, Army Rangers, Special Forces Medic, 18 Delta, Joint Trauma System, Flight Medic, Critical Care Paramedic, Mission Zero Act, Large Scale Combat Operations, LSCO, Prolonged Field Care, Combat Surgeon, USUHS, Medical Readiness, Trauma Surgery, Battlefield Medicine, Veteran Stories, Army Medical Department, AMEDD, Medevac, Operational Medicine   Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #WarDocs, #TCCC, #CombatMedic, #TraumaCare, #SpecialOperations, #VeteranLeadership, #BattlefieldMedicine   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. 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Dodávky ropy cez Družbu stále nie sú obnovené, Zelenskyj tvrdí, že opravovať ropovod je drahé a nebezpečné. V reakcii na to zo Slovenska neprúdia núdzové dodávky elektriny. Za porušenie takej zmluvy však môžeme mať problém. No a premiér hovorí aj o iných opatreniach, prehodnotiť chce aj podporu členstva Ukrajiny v Európskej únii. O témach sme sa rozprávali s Branislavom Škripekom (KDH) a Igorom Šimkom (Hlas-SD).  

After President trumps announcement that all UFO files will be declassified, will anyone be called out for past lies? Ross Coulthart brings attention to the DOD saying their has been no signs of alien life. Were they lying? Or did they not know if there indeed is extraterrestrial life? Also now that there has been a call for declassification, will the UFO taks force have better luck getting access? Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts.

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He" / X Police in Britain arrest former ambassador to US Peter Mandelson in probe into Epstein ties | AP News Former Prince Andrew arrested months after losing royal status (21) The Atlantic on X: "The Epstein files reveal that plenty of powerful people tolerated or participated in disgusting, shameful, and even criminal behavior—but they also bolster the case that there never was any grand conspiracy, @GiladEdelman argues. https://t.co/1bOtPSxuvQ" / X Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say | Reuters (21) DD Geopolitics on X: "The Pentagon offered JEFFERY EPSTEIN a $116M "mission-critical" location to operate next to them in “the only property in Arlington other than the Pentagon with the ability to meet the needs of the DOD” and did it through Prince Andrew's aide. In 2015 he was offered the FBI" / X (21) RT on X: "Lolita Express lands at MILITARY bases Ghislaine: ‘Sh*t' https://t.co/hZACO29dZO" / X EFTA01837627.pdf FBI's “Stand Down” Directive to NYPD on Jeffrey Epstein Investigations, and More Jeffrey Epstein hid secret files in storage units across US (21) James Li on X: "James Comer claims that the DOJ had already "investigated" Les Wexner, but in the deposition released yesterday, Wexner clearly states that no one from the FBI or DOJ had ever spoken to him about Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. Either he's lying, or they are both lying.

Slovenský premiér Robert Fico (Smer) pohrozil Ukrajině zastavením dodávek elektřiny ze Slovenska, pokud Kyjev v pondělí 23. února neobnoví tranzit ruské ropy na Slovensko. Plyne to ze sobotního Ficova prohlášení na jeho facebookovém účtu. Dodávky ruské ropy přes Ukrajinu ropovodem Družba na Slovensko a do Maďarska jsou přerušeny od konce ledna po ruských útocích na ukrajinskou energetickou infrastrukturu.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 24 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Tetapi kumpulkanlah bagimu harta di sorga; di sorga ngengat dan karat tidak merusakkannya dan pencuri tidak membongkar serta mencurinya." (Matius 6:20) Renungan: Pada tahun 1957, majalah Fortune menobatkan Paul Getty sebagai orang terkaya di dunia. Namun demikian, Getty tidak suka dengan ketenarannya sebagai orang terkaya. Bukan karena ia seorang yang rendah hati, tetapi karena ia terlalu pelit untuk berurusan dengan orang-orang yang meminta bantuannya. la pindah ke Sutton Place hanya karena biaya hidup yang lebih murah daripada di London. la bahkan mencuci bajunya sendiri hanya karena tidak ingin mengeluarkan uang untuk laundry. la menolak membayar uang tebusan ketika cucunya diculik, sampai akhirnya telinga cucunya dikirim lewat pos. Namun sebaliknya, salah satu anaknya, yang menerima harta warisan Getty, menyumbangkan kekayaannya dan berkata, "Saya sumbangkan uang ini bagi orang-orang yang jauh lebih membutuhkan daripada saya. " Demikianlah kemurahan hati adalah sebuah proses pengalihan diri dari diri sendiri kepada orang lain. Salomo dengan tegas berkata dalam Ams 3:27, "Janganlah menahan kebaikan daripada orang-orang yang berhak menerimanya padahal engkau mampu melakukannya." Artinya kita selalu memiliki keterbukaan hati untuk selalu berbagi dengan orang lain. Kita belajar memunculkan potensi diri kita untuk selalu berbagi. Memberi menjadi prioritas dan sukacita kehidupan kita. Seseorang pernah berkata, "Lakukan semua kebaikan yang dapat kita lakukan bagi orang-orang di sekitar kita sebanyak mungkin, dengan berbagai cara dan jalan yang dapat kita lakukan. Dengan kata lain, temukan alasan untuk selalu berbagi karena kemegahan kehidupan ini tidaklah terletak pada apa yang dapat kita raih, melainkan pada apa yang dapat kita beri. Mari kita keluar dari jalan kehidupan orang kaya yang bodoh yang dikisahkan oleh Yesus, dan mulai belajar mengosongkan lumbung-lumbung yang ada, dan menemukan berbagai jalan untuk berbagi dengan orang lain. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, bermurah hati memang bukan hal yang mudah, namun aku rindu melakukannya. Berikanlah aku hati yang peduli kepada sesamaku yang membutuhkan, seperti hati-Mu sendiri yang penuh dengan belas kasihan. Amin. (Dod).

Slovenský premiér Robert Fico (Smer) pohrozil Ukrajině zastavením dodávek elektřiny ze Slovenska, pokud Kyjev v pondělí 23. února neobnoví tranzit ruské ropy na Slovensko. Plyne to ze sobotního Ficova prohlášení na jeho facebookovém účtu. Dodávky ruské ropy přes Ukrajinu ropovodem Družba na Slovensko a do Maďarska jsou přerušeny od konce ledna po ruských útocích na ukrajinskou energetickou infrastrukturu.Všechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 23 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Pada waktu pagi dan petang burung-burung gagak membawa roti dan daging kepadanya, dan ia minum dari sungai itu. " (1 Raj 17:6)Renungan: Ada sebuah lagu rohani berjudul "Hitung Berkatmu." Di bait pertama lagu tersebut tertulis "Bila laut hidupmu jadi garang; Hati jadi takut dan iman goncang; Hitunglah berkatmu satu persatu; Ingat cara Tuhan memberkatimu". Menghitung berkat yang pernah kita terima akan melahirkan ucapan syukur atas pemberian-Nya. Dengan mengingat cara Tuhan memberkati kehidupan kita, dapat menguatkan iman dan pengharapan kita, terutama ketika kita mengalami masa-masa sukar terkait kondisi keuangan dalam kehidupan kita. Kita pun dapat meyakini, "Jika dahulu Tuhan memberkati dan menolong, ke depannya Dia juga akan melakukan hal yang sama." Mengingat hal seperti ini jauh lebih baik daripada khawatir, bukan? Bacaan hari ini mengingatkan kita akan cara Allah dalam memelihara Elia, melalui seekor burung gagak yang datang dua kali sehari membawa roti dan daging. Sukar untuk dipahami secara logika, tetapi itulah fakta bahwa Allah sanggup memelihara umat-Nya dengan berbagai macam cara. Bila perlu, Allah akan memakai cara yang tak biasa atau yang belum pernah dialami oleh siapa pun, sama seperti burung gagak dipakai-Nya untuk memberi makan Elia. Mengenai asal dari roti dan daging yang dibawa kepada Elia, biarlah menjadi bagian dari "misteri ilahi" yang tidak perlu kita pikirkan. Mari kita ingat lagi akan masa-masa di mana Allah memelihara kehidupan kita. Mungkin cara Allah tak selalu terlihat spektakuler seperti kisah Elia diberi makan oleh burung gagak. Namun yakinlah bahwa Allah yang mengasihi dan memelihara hidup kita pada masa lalu, akan terus melakukannya sampai seumur hidup kita. Mari hitunglah berkat Allah dan ingat cara Allah memberkati kita! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih untuk setiap berkat yang Kau berikan padaku. Ajarilah aku untuk selalu bersyukur atas setiap berkat tersebut. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 22 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Dan inilah keberanian percaya kita kepada-Nya, yaitu bahwa Ia mengabulkan doa kita, jikalau kita meminta sesuatu kepada-Nya menurut kehendak-Nya." (1 Yohanes 5:14) Renungan: Seseorang pernah berkata demikian tentang jawaban dari sebuah doa, "Masalah terbesar dari doa adalah bagaimana membiarkan doa terus mengalir dan mengizinkan Allah menjawab sesuai dengan cara-Nya." Ada satu kisah yang menarik dari seorang anak, tentang sikap dan ketulusannya di dalam menerima jawaban doa. Hari itu Adi dititipkan oleh mamanya di rumah neneknya, tetapi neneknya pergi bersama teman-temannya sehingga Erny, yaitu tantenya yang harus menjaga Adi. Adi segera mengambil kelerengnya dan bermain bersama beberapa orang temannya, tetapi tiba-tiba ia berlari dan menghampiri Erny yang sedang memasak di dapur. Dengan lugu Adi berkata, "Tante kelereng Adi hilang satu. Tante boleh nggak Adi sekarang berlutut dan meminta Tuhan untuk membantu Adi menemukan kelerang Adi yang hilang itu?" Tanpa pikir panjang, Erny pun mengangguk-anggukkan kepalanya tanda setuju. Kemudian Adi berlutut, ia melipat kedua belah tangannya dan berdoa, katanya, "Bapa yang baik, kelereng Adi hilang satu dan Adi mau supaya Engkau membantu Adi untuk menemukannya. Amin Setelah selesai berdoa, Adi segera bangkit dan bermain kembali. Ketika hari telah sore, Erny teringat pada perbuatan Adi tadi. Karena khawatir Adi akan kecewa terhadap Tuhan, maka Erny memanggil dan menanyakan kepada Adi, "Sayang, apakah engkau sudah menemukan kelerengmu yang hilang?" "Belum Tante, tetapi Tuhan telah membuat Adi tidak menginginkan kelereng itu lagi," jawab Adi. Alangkah indahnya sikap dan iman Adi yang begitu tulus dalam menerima jawaban doanya. Banyak orang yang bersungut-sungut dan kecewa kepada Tuhan karena doa mereka tidak dijawab sesuai dengan keinginan hati mereka. Doa bukanlah masalah dijawab atau tidaknya setiap permohonan doa yang kita panjatkan, tetapi doa adalah sikap dan tindakan penyerahan segala masalah hidup kita ke dalam tangan Tuhan. Dijawab atau tidaknya doa-doa kita adalah keputusan mutlak Tuhan. Tidak menjadi soal apakah Tuhan menjawab "Tidak," "Ya," atau "Ya, tetapi tunggu dulu," terhadap permohonan doa yang kita panjatkan. Yang penting adalah kita tetap setia berdoa dan selebihnya adalah bagian Tuhan untuk memutuskan yang terbaik bagi kita, karena Tuhan tahu dengan pasti apa yang menjadi kebutuhan kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ampunilah aku yang selalu khawatir dan memaksakan kehendak dalam doa-doa yang kupanjatkan kapada-Mu. Kini kuserahkan semua pengharapanku hanya pada-Mu, karena Engkau lebih mengetahui kebutuhanku. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Sabtu, 21 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Jika kami menderita, hal itu menjadi penghiburan dan keselamatan kamu; ....maka hal itu adalah untuk penghiburan kamu, sehingga kamu beroleh kekuatan untuk dengan sabar menderita ke sengsaraan yang sama seperti yang kami derita juga." (2 Korintus 1:6)Renungan: Dua ekor penguin, yang sedang berpelukan manis di St. Kilda, pinggiran Melbourne, Australia, adalah momen berkesan yang ditangkap oleh fotografer Tobias Baumgaertner pada tahun 2019. Ternyata kedua penguin tersebut sama-sama telah kehilangan pasangan mereka sehingga mereka memutuskan untuk secara rutin bertemu dan saling menghibur dengan menonton gemerlap lampu kota berjam-jam. Foto yang menyentuh hati itu pun dinobatkan sebagai finalis Ocean Photography Awards. Saat hati kita sedang berduka, saat itu pula penghiburan dari Tuhan berlimpah-limpah, sebagaimana yang Paulus alami dalam pelayanan pemberitaan Injilnya yang tak luput dari penderitaan. Daripada tenggelam dalam kesedihan atau keputusasaan hebat, ia memilih untuk tetap dapat memperhatikan jemaat di Korintus, karena ia menyadari bahwa di balik sengsara yang dialaminya, kekuatannya untuk tetap bergiat bagi Tuhan tidak akan habis dengan penghiburan-Nya yang begitu besar. Sering kali kita tidak lagi mempunyai waktu untuk peduli terhadap orang lain karena merasa bahwa masalah kita sehari-hari sudah "menggunung". Sesungguhnya, kalau kita melibatkan Tuhan setiap waktu dalam hidup kita, dalam kesesakan sekalipun Dia dapat memakai kita untuk menjangkau orang-orang yang membutuhkan dan hidup kita pun akan semakin diberkati. Hari ini bukanlah saatnya untuk meratapi penderitaan yang sudah lama mendera kita, melainkan inilah saatnya untuk melupakan yang di belakang untuk melangkah maju bersama Tuhan yang selalu mengasihi kita sehingga "pintu-pintu" berkat-Nya akan terbuka dan kita dapat juga menjadi kesaksian hidup yang dipakai oleh-Nya untuk menuntun orang lain pada jalan-Nya yang penuh damai sejahtera. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk peduli pada penderitaan orang lain walaupun diriku masih mengalami permasalahan. Aku percaya, saat aku peduli pada orang lain, maka kasih karunia-Mu melimpah atasku, sehingga aku pun dapat mendapatkan jalan keluar dari permasalahan yang aku alami saat ini. Amin. (Dod).

The scary (Dystopia)Microsoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AIAI Will Destroy Millions of White Collars Jobs in the Coming Months, Andrew Yang Warns, Driving Surge of Personal BankruptciesRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrageAmazon and Flock Safety have ended a partnership that would've given law enforcement access to a vast web of Ring cameras. The decision came after Amazon faced substantial backlash for airing a Super Bowl ad that was meant to be warm and fuzzy, but instead came across as disturbing and dystopian.Ring's Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad. Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say MMAnthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI useAnthropic's relationship with the Department of Defense is “under review” as the two sides negotiate over how the company's AI models can be used.The startup wants assurance that its models will not be used for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance.The DOD wants to use Anthropic's models “for all lawful use cases” without limitationDavid Sacks, the venture capitalist serving as the administration's AI and crypto czar, has accused Anthropic of supporting “woke AI” because of its stance on regulation.Our Big Data OverlordsMeta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. AgendaMark Zuckerberg faces jury in landmark trial over alleged youth harm linked to social mediaThe lawsuit, K.G.M. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., et al., was filed by a 20-year-old California woman identified by her initials. She alleges that Meta and other tech companies deliberately engineered their platforms to hook young users, contributing to her depression and suicidal thoughts, and seeks to hold them accountable.Regarding Instagram's enforcement efforts, plaintiffs asked whether Meta removed all 4 million under-13 users the company had identified on the platform in 2018. Zuckerberg responded that while the company did not remove all of them, it had implemented tools to detect and address underage accounts and was working to improve those systems.According to reports, Zuckerberg has not directly answered the central question of the case: whether Instagram is addictive. The plaintiff's attorney, Mark Lanier, asked if people tend to use something more if it's addictive. “I'm not sure what to say to that,” Zuckerberg said. “I don't think that applies here.”He said he believes in the “basic assumption” that “if something is valuable, people will use it more because it's useful to them.”When he was asked about his compensation, Zuckerberg said he has pledged to give “almost all” of his money to charity, focusing on scientific research. Lanier asked him how much money he has pledged to victims impacted by social media, to which Zuckerberg replied, “I disagree with the characterization of your question.”Zuckerberg's courthouse entourage showed up in Meta Ray-BansMeta Adding Facial Recognition to Its Smart Glasses That Identifies People in Real Time, Hoping the Public Is Too Distracted by Political Turmoil to Care MMApple sued by West Virginia for alleged failure to stop child sexual abuse material on iCloud, iOS devicesSpaceX said to weigh dual-class IPO shares to empower MuskMacron Blasts Social Media's Free Speech Defense as ‘Bullshit'The stupid (ESG edition)Goldman Sachs to Drop D.E.I. Criteria for Board Members MMThe move would be the Wall Street firm's latest retreat from diversity mandates that its chief executive, David Solomon, had once made a priority.The decision is a result of a deal that Goldman struck with the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative nonprofit group that has been pressuring numerous companies to drop diversity, equity and inclusion mandates, the people said.As part of its agreement with Goldman, the National Legal and Policy Center, which has a small investment in the bank, withdrew a shareholder proposal demanding that diversity criteria for the board be dropped.In March 2019, Mr. Solomon, his top deputy John Waldron and the firm's chief financial officer at the time, Stephen M. Scherr, declared diversity and inclusion “a top priority.”“When we unite around a common goal, we make progress together,” the men wrote in an email to the staff. They said they would “improve each year” toward goals that included a new recruiting class comprising “50 percent women, 11 percent Black professionals and 14 percent Hispanic/Latino professionals in the Americas, and 9 percent Black professionals in the U.K.”The next year, Mr. Solomon said Goldman would no longer take a company public in the United States or Europe unless it had at least one “diverse” board member. By 2021, a company would need at least two diverse board members in order for Goldman to agree to work on its initial public offering.Inspire Investing CEO: Nike's DEI Is A Legal Liability, Shareholders Coming For AnswersNike's DEI fight is no longer just a social media "culture war" argument. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Nike over allegations the company's DEI practices discriminated against white employees and job applicants.Robert Netzly, CEO of Inspire Investing: "Discrimination, whether it's black people or white people, gay people or straight people, is discrimination."Robert Netzly is a globally recognized authority in the Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) movement, author of the book "Biblically Responsible Investing: On Wall Street As It Is In Heaven." Robert holds a B.S. degree in Liberal Studies from an online university. This article was from OutKick, which aims to expose the destructive nature of "woke" activism and is the antidote to the mainstream sports media that often serves an elite, left-leaning minority instead of the American sports fan. OutKick is owned by Fox Sports' parent company Fox CorporationFederal agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over work event that excluded menA Coca-Cola distributor and bottler is being sued for alleged sexual discrimination over a corporate networking event that excluded men, announced the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which filed the lawsuitAccording to the EEOC's lawsuit, in September 2024, Bedford, N.H.-headquartered Coca-Cola Northeast held a two-day employer-sponsored trip and networking event at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Connecticut. Coca-Cola Northeast privately invited female employees and then excused the female employees who attended the event from their normal work duties on Sept. 10 and 11, 2024, and paid them their normal salary or wages without requiring them to use vacation or other paid time off. Coca-Cola Northeast did not invite any male employees to the event.Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public healthUS President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal efforts to rein in emissions, especially in vehicles.Bill Maher Eviscerates Donald Trump Over ‘Biggest Dick Move in American History'The boring (ESG edition)Starbucks' investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor rowStarbucks faced fresh pressure on Wednesday from a coalition of investors including public-sector pension funds that urged shareholders ‌to vote against the reelection of two directors, citing persistent failure ‌to manage labor relations.The move against Starbucks' lead independent director, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, and Beth ​Ford, chair of the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, comes as the company is locked in a prolonged effort to reach a collective agreement with its unionized baristas.Companies are cycling through CEOs—and replacing them with first-timers MMSome 168 new CEOs were appointed in 2025, the highest total since 2010. The defining shift was who got the job. Among incoming CEOs, 84% were serving in their first enterprise CEO role, reversing a multi-year tilt toward leaders with prior public-company experience.As recently as 2024, more than one in five new CEOs had already led a public company. That share fell sharply in 2025. Of the 140 first-time CEOs appointed, 116 had no prior enterprise CEO experience. Two-thirds had never served on a public company board, meaning many are stepping into the role without prior exposure to shareholder oversight or public company governance.CEO hopefuls have a new rival for the top job: their own board directorsAppointing board directors as CEOs was once a “break glass in case of emergency” strategy reserved for scandal, illness, or sudden resignation. While it remains a minority path compared with traditional internal promotions, it is no longer an anomaly.New data from Spencer Stuart highlights the shift. Of the 168 new S&P 1500 chief executives appointed in 2025, the highest annual total since 2010, 19 were drawn from their own company boards, the most since 2020. Spencer Stuart classifies directors as outsiders because they lack day-to-day operating responsibility. Even so, more boards are turning to them.Wall Street banks are paying their CEOs like it's 2006 againMorgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick's pay rises 32% to $45mlnBank of America Lifts Moynihan's Pay 17% to $41 Million for 2025Barclays Ceo Pay Hike: Barclays lifts CEO Venkatakrishnan's pay to over £15 million as bonus pool risesCitigroup bumps CEO Jane Fraser's pay to record $59mBro Culture (The Epstein Edition)Thomas Pritzker, Named in Epstein Files, Retires as Hyatt Executive ChairmanTom Pritzker Retires as Executive Chairman of Hyatt After 22 Years of Service and Will Not Stand for Reelection to Board of DirectorsThe Board has appointed Mark S. Hoplamazian, Hyatt's President and Chief Executive Officer, to succeed Mr. Pritzker as Chairman of the Board“Tom's leadership has been instrumental in shaping Hyatt's strategy and long-term growth, and we thank him for his service and dedication to Hyatt,” said Richard Tuttle, Chair of the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. “The Board has engaged in thoughtful succession planning, and we are confident that Mark's deep knowledge of Hyatt's business, strong relationships with owners and colleagues, and proven track record as CEO of nearly two decades positions him well to serve as Chairman and continue driving Hyatt's long-term success.”In a letter to the Hyatt Hotels' Board of Directors, Tom Pritzker wrote, “My job and responsibility is to provide good stewardship. That is important to me. Good stewardship includes ensuring a proper transition at Hyatt. Following discussions with my fellow Board members, I have decided, after serving as Executive Chairman since 2004, and with the company in a strong position, that now is the right time for me to retire from Hyatt. Good stewardship also means protecting Hyatt, particularly in the context of my association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, which I deeply regret. I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner. I condemn the actions and the harm caused by Epstein and Maxwell, and I feel deep sorrow for the pain they inflicted on their victims.”Dubai's DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emergeDubai's DP World announced Essa Kazim was the new chairman of its board of directors and Yuvraj Narayan was its new group chief executive officer, replacing Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.Sulayem had been the CEO of Dubai's largest port operator since 2016 and chairman since 2007.DOJ records showed years of exchanges with Epstein, but Sulayem has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing.Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency following Jefferey Epstein controversyCasey Wasserman has confirmed that he has started the process of selling his talent agency after it was uncovered that he had ties with Jefferey Epstein. The announcement comes as artists began to leave the agency after it was uncovered that the Wasserman CEO had extensive ties with Jeffrey Epstein and had sent flirtatious emails to Ghislaine Maxwell. Despite denying that he had any personal or business ties with either, Wasserman sent an apology to the 4,000 employees who work at his sports marketing and talent agency, confirming that he would be stepping down from the company. He said: “I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort […] It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about.”Former Victoria's Secret CEO Les Wexner testifies in House Epstein investigationThe billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a world-class con man” — close financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein. Les Wexner also denied knowing about the late sex offender's crimes or participating in Epstein's abuse of girls and young women.“I was naive, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide.”Wexner described himself to the lawmakers as a philanthropist, community builder and grandfather who always strove “to live my life in an ethical manner in line with my moral compass,” according to the statement.Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein linksThe latest Justice Department release revealed a trove of communication between the two, including about potential jobs, her romantic life and gifts Epstein had given her. (She called him “sweetie” and “Uncle Jeffrey.”)Goldman's CEO David Solomon says he 'reluctantly' let top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler go after Epstein fallout MMKing Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconductWhite House Shrugs Off Lutnick's Epstein TiesCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged traveling to Jeffrey Epstein's island and meeting him on another occasion.Elon's bro quits Burning Man board amid outrage over Epstein connectionBlowhard IndexSalesforce cofounder 'not OK' with Benioff's ICE crack: 'Marc made a very bad joke.'The comments occurred during a keynote address at the company's annual internal "Company Kickoff" (CKO) event in Las Vegas, sparking a significant backlash from employees and leadership alike.During the keynote, Benioff reportedly asked employees who had traveled to the event from outside the United States to stand up for recognition. Once they were standing, he made a "joke" to the effect of: "Thank you! Just so the ICE agents [in the building] know [who you are]."He reportedly made a follow-up "callback" later in the presentation, suggesting that ICE agents were also monitoring those who hadn't yet used a specific new Slackbot tool.And another joke about ICE surveilling employee travel: when there are literally employees afraid to travel for work due to current situationSalesforce famously promotes a culture of "Ohana" (family) and equality.Parker Harris (Cofounder): In a follow-up meeting, Harris reportedly called the jokes a "violation of the Code of Conduct" and even noted they could be considered a "fireable offense" for a typical employee.Rob Seaman (Slack GM): The head of the Salesforce-owned platform Slack sent a memo to staff stating he "cannot defend or explain" the jokes and that they did not align with his values.Salesforce employees call on CEO Benioff to cancel ICE ‘opportunities'Elon Musk says Anthropic's philosopher has no stake in the future because she doesn't have kidsPalantir, Which Is Powering ICE, Says Immigration Crackdown May Hurt Hiring MMFrom 10-K filed 2 days ago: “if we are not able to recruit, hire, or retain the talent we need because of increased regulation of immigration or work visas … it could be more difficult to staff our personnel on customer engagements and could increase our costs … Additionally, laws and regulations, such as restrictive immigration laws, may limit our ability to recruit outside of the United States ... If we fail to attract new personnel or to retain our current personnel, our business and operations could be harmed.”

StartUp Health community member Richard Hanbury of Sana Health joined Unity Stoakes for a Health Moonshot Update just prior to achieving a major regulatory milestone: an FDA De Novo grant for neuropathic pain, establishing a new class of audio-visual neuromodulation. Hanbury reflects on decades of neuromodulation research, shares why credibility in healthcare is built “one rung at a time,” and explains how Sana's pivotal data demonstrated a significant reduction in pharmacologic dependence. The conversation also covers DoD-backed PTSD research, VA trials, international expansion in Israel, and why the future of pain and mental healthcare must move toward multimodal, scalable models of care. Are you ready to tell YOUR story? Members of our Health Moonshot Communities are leading startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions for the world's biggest health challenges. Exposure in StartUp Health Media to our global audience of investors and partners – including our podcast, newsletters, journal, and YouTube channel – is a benefit of our Health Moonshot Membership. If you're mission-driven, collaborative, and ready to contribute as much as you gain, you might be the perfect fit. » Learn more and join today. Want more content like this? Sign up for StartUp Health Insider™ to get funding insights, news, and special updates delivered to your inbox.

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One of the key highlights of the Defense Department's recent memo on multi-factor authentication for unclassified and secret networks is the clarification that DoD Public Key Infrastructure — not the common access card itself — is the department's primary authenticator. Previous policies would often go back and forth between describing the CAC or PKI as DoD's primary credential, creating confusion. Plus, the memo finally introduces passwordless authentication methods designed to give service members faster, more flexible access to systems. For more, Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke with Alex Antrim and Adam Oliver, senior solutions engineers at Yubico..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The junior senator from Minnesota joined Tim on Wednesday for the first show of a two-night Bulwark run at the historic Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis—the city that caught ICE off-guard with its "radical empathy" and kick-ass organizing skills. It was the "secret sauce" of Minnesotans that looks to have federal agents winding down their operation there. Plus, Democrats need to continue to hold the line on DHS funding, the incompetent clown atop the DoD and other loser Republicans, the Senate is fundamentally broken, and the beauty of retiring to make way for a new generation of leaders.Sen. Tina Smith joins Tim Miller.show notesTickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19: TheBulwark.com/Events.

The City Bar's Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies hosts today's podcast on President Trump's:  Winning the Race, America's AI Action Plan. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker is joined by task force members Matthew Bacal (Davis Polk), Azish Filabi (American College of Financial Services), Robert Mahari (Stanford Codex), and Evan Abrams (Steptoe), to review the plan's three pillars and key action steps. Pillar One (“Accelerate AI Innovation”) is described as largely deregulatory, including agency review of rules and certain FTC/FCC actions, with targeted concerns such as ideological bias and synthetic media in the legal system, plus investments in open-source/open-weight models, data, interpretability, evaluations, and government/DoD adoption. Pillar Two (“Build American AI Infrastructure”) focuses on the physical side of AI—permitting for data centers and fabs, energy and grid expansion, semiconductors, water for cooling, workforce training, cybersecurity, and “security by design,” while anticipating trade-offs and litigation. Pillar Three (“Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security”) balances support for exporting US “full stack” AI with tighter national security controls, including stronger export-control enforcement and participation in international bodies primarily to counter China. The conversation closes with suggestions for improving the plan by strengthening trust, safety/rights considerations, and maintaining flexibility as AI capabilities evolve. If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. 00:00 Trump's 2025 AI Action Plan: Big Goals, Short Document, 3 Pillars 03:23 Pillar One Preview: 15 Action Steps to ‘Accelerate AI Innovation' 09:16 Meet the Panel + Setting Up the Pillar One Deep Dive 11:21 Pillar One Explained: Deregulation, Free Speech, Data Sharing, Evaluations, and Trust 18:33 Key Takeaways for Stakeholders: Business, Finance, Civil Society, and Tech 23:57 Which Pillar One Steps Matter Most? Sequencing, Competitiveness, and Data Access 27:52 Pillar Two: The Physical Side of AI—Energy, Chips, Data Centers 36:32 Critical Infrastructure Security: Physical Risks, Cyber Threats & ‘Security by Design' 37:14 Data Poisoning Explained: How Training Data Can Be Manipulated at Scale 38:00 Workforce Training at Scale: From Trades to Semiconductor Talent Pipelines 38:52 Wrapping Pillar Two: China Competition, Speeding Projects, and Ranking Priorities 40:34 What Lawyers & Judges Need to Know About Pillar Two (Red Tape, Legal Tech, Litigation) 45:30 Pillar Three Overview: Balancing Global AI Leadership with National Security Controls 50:05 Pillar Three Priorities by Industry: Export Controls, Frontier Evaluations & Data Center Risk 58:56 Why Engage International AI Bodies? Countering China and Filling the Leadership Vacuum 01:03:20 Trump vs. Biden Narratives: Competition vs. Safety—What Should Change in the Plan? 01:07:38 Panel Advice to Improve the Action Plan: Rights Framework, Nimble Policy, Safety & Research Funding

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 20 Februari 2026Bacaan: Dan TUHAN berfirman: "Aku telah memperhatikan dengan sungguh kesengsaraan umat-Ku di tanah Mesir, dan Aku telah mendengar seruan mereka yang disebabkan oleh pengerah-pengerah mereka, ya, Aku mengetahui penderitaan mereka." (Keluaran 3:7) Renungan: Seorang warga Perancis yang bernama Charney telah membuat kecewa Napoleon. Oleh karena itu dia dimasukkan ke dalam penjara. Dia merasa telah ditinggalkan oleh teman-temannya dan dilupakan oleh setiap orang di luar penjara. Dalam kesendirian dan keputusasaannya. Charney mengambil sebuah batu dan menggoreskannya pada dinding selnya dengan tulisan, "Tak seorang pun peduli". Suatu hari sebuah tunas hijau tumbuh menembus lantai penjara di tempat bekas sebuah batu yang telah diambilnya tersebut. Tunas itu menjulur ke arah terang yang masuk melalui jendela kecil di selnya. Setiap hari saat ada kesempatan keluar sel, Charney membawa air untuk menyirami tunas itu. Tunas itu terus bertumbuh dan akhirnya menjadi sebuah tanaman. Beberapa hari kemudian tanaman itu mengeluarkan sebuah kuncup bunga indah berwarna biru. Hari berganti hari, kuncup bunga itu akhirnya mekar dengan sangat indahnya. Di tengah-tengah kesendiriannya, Charney menghayati pertumbuhan tunas itu menjadi sebuah tanaman yang berbunga indah dan kemudian di atas goresan yang pertama, ia menggores dinding itu lagi dengan batu yang sama dengan sebuah tulisan, "Allah peduli". Tulisan itu bukan sekadar tulisan tanpa makna, tetapi Allah benar-benar mempunyai berkat bagi "tahanan itu". Di sel yang lain, seorang tahanan mempunyai anak perempuan yang diizinkan mengunjungi para tahanan. Dia juga menengok ke arah sel di mana Charney ditempatkan. Perempuan ini juga mendengar kasih Charney kepada sebuah tanaman yang tumbuh di selnya. Berita tersebut kemudian disampaikan kepada Ratu Josephine yang terkenal ramah. Ratu berkata, "Seorang yang mengasihi dengan sungguh dan memelihara sebuah bunga tidak akan menjadi seorang yang jahat." Sang Ratu kemudian membujuk Napoleon untuk membebaskan Charney dan Charney pun dibebaskan. Charney membawa bunganya ke rumah dan dengan hati-hati memelihara bunga tersebut. Hal itulah yang mengajarnya untuk percaya kepada Allah dan kepedulianNya terhadap orang lemah. Mungkin saat ini kita sedang mengalami pergumulan yang berat. Kira sedang mengalami kejatuhan dan kita merasa tidak ada orang yang peduli terhadap kita. Ingatlah bahwa Allah peduli kepada kita. Allah peduli akan pergumulan yang kita alami. Allah yang tidak berubah itu, yang telah mempedulikan umat Israel dalam penderitaan mereka di Mesir, Ia juga akan mempedulikan kita. Belajarlah akan kepedulian Allah terhadap alam semesta. Burung pipit dan bunga bakung pun dipedulikan Allah, masakan Allah tidak mempedulikan kita? Jangan berharap pada manusia, tetapi percayalah kepada Allah dan kepedulian-Nya kepada kita, serta nantikan pertolongan dan berkat-Nya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ampunilah aku jika aku kurang percaya kepada-Mu. Sekarang aku bertambah yakin bahwa Engkau peduli terhadap umat-Mu yang mengalami pergumulan berat, termasuk kepadaku. Amin. (Dod).

In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Gage Mize, Director of Government Sales at Med Pro Associates, to break down what "government sales" really looks like inside healthcare. Gage explains how a 1099 contract sales organization supports VA and DoD facilities by representing dozens of manufacturers, from capital equipment to everyday disposables, and why understanding contracting, credentialing, and call point strategy is the real gateway to winning in this space. You'll hear what a day in the life looks like with true autonomy, the skill set that makes or breaks reps in the 1099 world, and how top performers win by staying consultative, educational, and relentless with follow up. Gage also shares realistic earning ranges, how long it takes to build momentum, the truth about access challenges in the VA, and the mindset shift that helped him thrive early in his career. Connect with Gage Mize: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Kamis, 19 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Lalu Akhan menjawab Yosua, katanya: 'Benar, akulah yang berbuat dosa terhadap TUHAN, Allah Israel, sebab beginilah perbuatanku..." (Yosua 7:20)Renungan: Salah satu penghambat kesuksesan bagi sebagian orang adalah keinginan mereka menggunakan jalan pintas. Memang mungkin jalan pintas bisa saja berhasil untuk sementara waktu, tetapi tidak dalam jangka panjang. Hal ini seperti terjadi dalam lomba marathon yang diselenggarakan di Boston. Jaqueline Gareau, seorang peserta wanita sedang dalam Marathon garis finish, tiba-tiba melihat seorang pelari wanita lain mendahuluinya. Dia adalah Ruiz. Rupanya Ruiz menyelinap dan memotong lintasan sehingga dia dapat menyelesaikan finish dengan stamina yang masih segar. Kemenangan Ruiz ini mengantarnya menuju lomba Marathon di New York. Ruiz pun kembali melakukan kecurangan dengan menyelinap dan memotong jalur. Kali ini Ruiz tidak dapat mengelak. Panitia mendiskualifikasi Ruiz dan menyerahkan medalinya pada Gaseau. Dalam Alkitab kita juga mengenal tokoh yang bernama Akhan yang ingin kaya dalam waktu singkat dengan menyimpan barang jarahan yang dikhususkan di tendanya. Akhan ingin mengambil keuntungan, tetapi dia tidak menyadari bahwa perbuatannya itu mendatangkan malapetaka bagi yang lain. Setelah perbuatannya diketahui, Yosua menghukum Akhan dengan merajamnya hingga mati. Sebenarnya, Tuhan telah berjanji untuk memberkati bangsa Israel dengan kemakmuran dan kelimpahan. Namun ketidaksabaran Akhan membuatnya gagal bahkan harus merasakan hukuman mati. Kesuksesan memerlukan proses dan proses itu membutuhkan kesabaran dan ketekunan. Sesuatu yang instan tidaklah baik. Seperti yang dikatakan dalam Amsal 20:21 "Milik yang diperoleh dengan cepat pada mulanya, akhirnya tidak diberkati. "Tuhan juga tidak akan memberikan keberhasilan dalam sekejap. Tuhan memberkati kita setahap demi setahap. Kita harus melangkah bersama Tuhan dengan sabar dan penuh keyakinan. Kta harus menjalani setiap proses yang ada, menyelesaikan masalah-masalah, melalui berbagai rintangan, dan gigih berjuang di saat-saat yang sulit. Kita harus terus belajar mengembangkan diri dan memperbesar kemampuan kita. Asalkan kita tekun, maka keberhasilan tinggal masalah waktu saja. Semakin banyak kita menabur semakin besar tuaian kita. Semakin cepat kita bertindak maka semakin cepat pula kita akan memperoleh hasilnya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berilah aku rahmat kesabaran dan kejujuran dalam melaksanakan setiap tugas yang dipercayakan padaku. Jangan biarkan aku berbuat curang sehingga menjadi baru sandungan bagi berkat-Mu untuk tercurah atas diriku. Amin. (Dod).

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 17 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Bila engkau duduk makan dengan seorang pembesar, perhatikanlah baik-baik apa yang ada di depanmu. Taruhlah sebuah pisau pada lehermu, bila besar nafsumu!" (Amsal 23:1-2) Renungan: Katak Amazon bertanduk adalah seekor katak yang memiliki ukuran yang sangat besar dibandingkan dengan katak-katak lain. Amfibi gemuk ini dapat tumbuh sepanjang 20 cm, dan banyak ditemukan di Kolombia sampai ke Brazil, khususnya di rawa-rawa daerah sungai Amazon. Namanya didapat dari dua tanduk runcing yang mencuat dari kepalanya. Katak yang betina ukurannya lebih besar dari yang jantan, namun warna kulitnya tidak secerah yang jantan. Namun, yang jauh lebih menarik untuk dibahas dari hewan ini adalah nafsu makannya yang luar biasa besar! Katak ini sangat gemuk dan merupakan katak paling rakus di antara katak-katak jenis lainnya. Sangat sering katak ini ditemukan dalam keadaan mati sewaktu berusaha mencoba menelan mangsa mereka yang terlalu besar, sehingga mulut mereka masih berisi mangsa yang tersangkut dan tidak dapat tertelan ketika ditemukan. Nafsu makan berlebihan sungguh sangat berbahaya! Ternyata, bukan cuma katak yang bisa mengalami hal ini. Alkitab menyampaikan sebuah kisah tragis dari bangsa Israel yang mati konyol karena tidak dapat mengendalikan nafsu rakus mereka yang liar. Kisah tragis ini terjadi di daerah yang diberi nama Kibrot-Taawa. Dikatakan bahwa waktu itu ada orang-orang bajingan yang kemasukan nafsu rakus, hingga mereka berteriak meminta makan daging. Hal ini terjadi karena mereka bosan dengan manna yang tiap hari mereka makan. Akhirnya, Musa datang kepada Tuhan dengan membawa segala keluhan bangsa itu, dan singkat cerita Tuhan mengirimkan burung-burung puyuh dari arah sebelah laut dalam jumlah yang luar biasa besar ke sekeliling perkemahan mereka. Burung-burung itu dihamburkan Tuhan begitu saja, sehingga dapat dengan mudah dikumpulkan orang Israel. Namun, hal mengerikan terjadi ketika orang-orang rakus yang mengeluh itu dengan bernafsunya langsung memakan burung itu. Dan sewaktu daging burung itu sudah di mulut mereka dan belum sempat dikunyah, Tuhan yang sangat murka memukul orang-orang rakus tersebut dengan tulah yang besar sehingga mereka mati dalam kekonyolan mereka sendiri. Kondisi ini seperti katak Amazon bertanduk yang mati karena makanan. Terkadang kita menganggap sepele nafsu makan yang berlebihan. Namun, sadarkah kita bahwa ternyata kerakusan adalah suatu kesalahan di mata Tuhan? Kitab Amsal memberikan nasihat kepada kita untuk mencegah nafsu makan yang berlebihan. Dikatakan, jika nafsu makan kita besar, taruhlah sebuah pisau pada leher kita! Sebagai bukti bahwa rakus adalah hal yang jelek, kita bisa lihat ada berbagai macam penyakit yang dapat timbul karena kerakusan akan makanan. Dan rakus akan makanan biasanya mengarah kepada obesitas yang membawa berbagai penyakit di dalamnya, seperti penyakit jantung ataupun diabetes. Kegemukan juga akan membuat gerakan kita terbatas dan kita akan menjadi malas. Jadi, mari kendalikan nafsu makan kita, sebelum kita dibuat mati karenanya! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, bantulah aku untuk dapat mengontrol nafsu makanku yang mungkin terlalu berlebihan, sehingga aku berusaha makan sesuai batas yang normal dan sehat. Amin. (Dod).

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 18 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Memang kamu telah mereka-rekakan yang jahat terhadap aku, tetapi Allah telah meka-rekakannya untuk kebaikan, dengan maksud melakukan seperti yang terjadi sekarang ini, yakni memelihara hidup suatu bangsa yang besar." (Kejadian 50:20)Renungan: Suatu hari, seorang ahli kimia berkebangsaan Jerman, Christian Friedich Schon bein sedang bereksperimen dengan pekerjaannya di dapur saat istrinya tidak ada di rumah, karena istrinya melarangnya dia bekerja di dapur. Tanpa sengaja, dia menumpahkan cairan asam sulfur dan asam nitrat. Supaya tidak ketahuan, dia segera mengelap dengan celemek yang terbuat dari katun lalu menggantung celemek itu di dekat perapian untuk mengeringkannya. Tidak di duga, celek itu meledak dengan dahsyat. Ledakan itu terjadi karena campuran cellulose mengalami reaksi kimia yang dinamakan nitrasi. Temuan itu kemudian dinamakan nitrocellulose, yaitu bubuk mesiu yang tidak berasap. Dia kemudian memperbanyaknya dan menjualnya dan mendapatkan banyak uang. Kekeliruan dan kegagalan yang tidak disengaja seringkali mendatangkan manfaat yang tidak kita duga sebelumnya. Seperti yang terjadi pada Yusuf. Yusuf diperlakukan semena-mena oleh Saudaranya. Dia dimasukkan dalam sumur, dijual dan dibertahukan sudah mati. Bagi orang awam, hal itu mungkin sebuah kekeliruan yang fatal. Tetapi tidak bagi Yusuf. Yusuf sadar betul bahwa peristiwa itu adalah cara Tuhan untuk menggenapi janjinya menjadi pemimpin Mesir dan melakukan suatu pekerjaan besar yang belum pernah dilakukan oleh siapapun. Demikian pula dalam perjalanan hidup kita. Seringkali apa yang tidak kita harapkan terjadi begitu saja. Kita mungkin akan sedih kecewa dan tidak dapat menerima kenyataan saat itu. Namun tahukah kita bahwa dalam kegagalan-kegagalan itu, Tuhan juga turut bekerja untuk mendatangkan sesuatu yang baik yang mungkin tidak kita duga sebelumnya? Tetap berpikir positif di tengah situasi yang negatif sangatlah penting bagi kita. Kita harus bersabar dan melakukan yang terbaik untuk mengubah keadaan. Kita harus memetik manfaat yang sebanyak-banyaknya dari setiap peristiwa. Percayalah, bahwa tidak semua kegagalan itu buruk. Tetapi yakinlah bahwa segala sesuatu yang terjadi adalah baik bagi kita, sebab jika kita mampu jeli dan dapat mengendalikannya, maka kegagalan dan masalah itu justru menjadi titik balik kita meraih keberhasilan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berilah aku hikmat-Mu agar aku tetap dapat berpikir positif di tengah situasi yang negatif. Amin. (Dod).

Chuck Todd takes a hard look at the state of American governance and institutional trust — or the lack of it. He starts by reflecting on the historical significance of three consecutive one-term presidents, ranking his top five most underrated commanders-in-chief and arguing that both Biden and Trump are unlikely to be viewed as consequential a century from now. From there, Todd pivots to a searing indictment of the current moment: from the Epstein reckoning exposing the government's inability to tell the truth, to DHS being treated as a political plaything by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, to the DOD endangering lives in the El Paso FAA incident with zero accountability, to Moderna alleging that HHS refused to even review an mRNA flu vaccine under RFK Jr.'s watch. He connects the dots across a pattern of institutional dishonesty — a Justice Department focused on narrative management, masked ICE agents no one can justify, a fired antitrust chief clearing the way for powerful interests, and a "hostage system" style of governing that holds federal paychecks as leverage — making the case that when the government lies this often, it forfeits the benefit of the doubt on everything, and that the Epstein scandal isn't just a story about one man, but a mirror reflecting a system designed to protect the powerful. Then, Gene Sperling — the only person to serve as Director of the National Economic Council under two presidents (Clinton and Obama), a senior advisor to President Biden who oversaw the American Rescue Plan, and a consultant and co-writer on NBC's The West Wing — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation. Sperling shares the wild story of how he ended up in Santa Monica, his brush with Aaron Sorkin's legal troubles, and his insider take on how real Washington compares to its fictional portrayals. The conversation then turns to Sperling's deep expertise on the economy, from his defense of the Biden administration's "soft landing" amid global post-Covid inflation to the political lessons of how rising prices have sunk presidencies on both sides of the aisle — including Biden's own re-election bid. The back half of the episode looks squarely at the future. Sperling, who says he's unlikely to serve in another Democratic administration, offers a forceful argument about what comes next: the rising threat of unchecked corporate and tech power, the urgent need for AI policy that puts working people first, and the lessons of globalization that policymakers can't afford to repeat. Drawing on themes from his book Economic Dignity, he makes the case that Americans are hungry for leaders who pair optimism with a real confrontation of economic injustice — and warns that a handful of AI and crypto companies, flush with lobbying dollars, could end up shaping the structure of the economy if left unchallenged. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the publishing of the Communist Manifesto and argues that while its critiques of the excesses of capitalism were correct… it’s revolutionary prescriptions led to the worst authoritarian states in modern history. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:30 We’ve had 3 straight one term presidents, deem them all failures 04:45 Inability to win reelection will always be seen as an asterisk 05:45 Top 5 most underrated presidents 06:00 James Polk was the only voluntary one term president 06:45 James Garfield was a fierce advocate for civil rights 07:30 George H.W. Bush was accomplished, but not a good politician 08:30 John Quincy Adams laid out modern American infrastructure 09:00 Jimmy Carter did many things that have aged well 10:15 In 100 years, Biden & Trump likely won’t be viewed as consequential 11:45 Biden & Trump can’t be evaluated fairly for many years 12:30 What does a real reckoning look like in the Trump era? 13:45 The institution least capable of reckoning with Epstein is the government 14:15 The private sector is forcing accountability, the government isn’t 15:15 Trust is the currency of government, and Trump’s doesn’t have it 16:15 The Justice Department is only worried about narrative management 17:30 The system looks like a club, designed to protect the powerful 18:45 Epstein is a test of whether the government can tell the truth 20:00 DHS shutting down, politicians using paychecks as leverage 20:30 We a governing via a “hostage system” 21:45 There isn’t a single good argument for masking ICE agents 22:15 The Democrats’ demands are not extreme, they’re common sense 23:15 Noem & Lewandowski treating DHS like their personal plaything 24:00 Pattern of government saying one thing, facts saying another 25:15 Whatever Noem says first, you can’t believe it. She gaslights the public 26:00 The government has lied too many times, gets no benefit of the doubt 26:45 El Paso FAA incident is case study for public distrusting institutions 27:45 DoD was lying to the FAA, FAA pulled the emergency brakes 29:00 DoD put lives in danger with no accountability 29:30 Moderna says HHS refused to review MRNA flu vaccine 30:15 The U.S. is not a stable country to develop & release products 31:00 Kennedy only offers crackpot theories & totally unfit for office 32:00 We can’t trust the government to tell us the truth about anything 32:30 DOJ fired antitrust chief, powerful interests get what they want 34:00 Epstein isn’t just a scandal, it’s a mirror 43:30 Gene Sperling joins the Chuck Toddcast 45:30 The wild story of how Gene ended up in Santa Monica 46:45 Aaron Sorkin couldn’t meet with Gene due to legal trouble 49:45 Real politics/news look nothing like “West Wing” or “The Newsroom” 51:00 The one truism about the West Wing is good people trying to do good 52:45 Politics is NOT like House of Cards 54:15 West Wing still remains viable, any chance of a reboot? 55:30 What’s the state of the economy? What do you look for? 56:15 Biden economy was strong growth, but high inflation 57:00 Biden achieved the “soft landing” they were trying for 58:15 Inflation was global and mostly due to Covid supply chain shocks 59:45 The American Rescue Plan had many positive effects 1:00:45 Every head of state poured money into economies during Covid 1:01:45 Covid was going to result in either inflation or recession 1:03:30 Obama couldn’t pass enough stimulus during Great Recession 1:04:30 A little extra stimulus can help offset future unknowns 1:05:15 Millennials’ future was permanently damaged by Great Recession 1:06:30 A generation had never seen high inflation until Covid 1:07:30 Anger over inflation sunk Biden’s re-election 1:08:30 Inflation is bipartisan, took down 3 different presidents 1:09:30 Inflation affects everyone, jobs & unemployment don’t 1:10:45 Every head of state suffered politically post pandemic 1:12:45 Will Biden baggage sink Pete Buttigieg, or is that overstated? 1:14:30 Biden’s conflict was empathy for suffering vs touting achievements 1:16:45 Biden had the tiniest of margins to pass major legislation 1:18:00 Gene is unlikely to work in a future Democratic administration 1:18:45 Pitchforks are being sharpened for corporations and big tech 1:19:30 Will worker rage fuel the next election? 1:20:30 Presidents that do well offer optimism, but confront economic injustice 1:22:00 People don’t want to feel like they are being extracted for profits 1:24:00 AI growth can’t come at the expense of working people 1:25:30 AI policy should be shaped around improving conditions for people 1:26:45 What lessons from globalization can be used to alleviate AI disruption? 1:28:30 Clinton believed in robust response to globalization 1:29:30 Clinton couldn’t implement strong safety net after losing congress 1:31:15 You have to have policies where people don’t feel left behind 1:33:00 We need to create and fund jobs that create dignity 1:33:45 We need to create an economic dignity floor for all Americans 1:35:45 When is a company too big to regulate? 1:38:00 If companies are disproportionately determining policies, they’re too big 1:38:45 Crypto & AI are getting what they want from huge lobbying money 1:39:30 A handful of AI companies could determine structure of the economy 1:41:45 The Trump White House has invited corporate influence 1:49:45 What if Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie ran on “accountability” ticket 1:51:00 A bipartisan ticket of “pox on both their houses” could be powerful 1:51:45 ToddCast Time Machine February 21st, 1848 1:52:00 Marx & Engels publish the communist manifesto 1:52:45 Monarchies were colliding with modern economic forces 1:54:15 Marx argued that capitalism is destabilizing if left unchecked 1:55:15 If the manifesto was called something else, how would we view it? 1:55:45 Marx doesn’t argue reform, says that capitalism will destroy itself 1:56:30 Communist states didn’t emerge until decades after manifesto 1:57:15 Manifesto gave dictators arguments to grab power 1:58:00 Marx talked in economics, dictators exploited his language 1:59:30 Communism took hold in places where industrialization fell behind 2:00:15 Manifesto gets invoked badly by both sides in American politics 2:01:00 Marx’s diagnosis was spot on, his solutions were questionable 2:02:30 Lack of regulation for AI will push people to radicalism 2:03:00 Ask Chuck 2:03:15 Does something seem off with the administration’s economic numbers? 2:07:30 Do we need a punchier title than “Gate” for political scandals? 2:10:00 Do we need to withhold congressional salaries during shutdowns? 2:14:00 Missing intellectuals like Rahm Emmanuel leading the country 2:16:00 What is the criteria for impeachment of cabinet members? 2:18:45 Favorite football/baseball players as a kid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd takes a hard look at the state of American governance and institutional trust — or the lack of it. He starts by reflecting on the historical significance of three consecutive one-term presidents, ranking his top five most underrated commanders-in-chief and arguing that both Biden and Trump are unlikely to be viewed as consequential a century from now. From there, Todd pivots to a searing indictment of the current moment: from the Epstein reckoning exposing the government's inability to tell the truth, to DHS being treated as a political plaything by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, to the DOD endangering lives in the El Paso FAA incident with zero accountability, to Moderna alleging that HHS refused to even review an mRNA flu vaccine under RFK Jr.'s watch. He connects the dots across a pattern of institutional dishonesty — a Justice Department focused on narrative management, masked ICE agents no one can justify, a fired antitrust chief clearing the way for powerful interests, and a "hostage system" style of governing that holds federal paychecks as leverage — making the case that when the government lies this often, it forfeits the benefit of the doubt on everything, and that the Epstein scandal isn't just a story about one man, but a mirror reflecting a system designed to protect the powerful. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit the publishing of the Communist Manifesto and argues that while its critiques of the excesses of capitalism were correct… it’s revolutionary prescriptions led to the worst authoritarian states in modern history. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:30 We’ve had 3 straight one term presidents, deem them all failures 03:45 Inability to win reelection will always be seen as an asterisk 04:45 Top 5 most underrated presidents 05:00 James Polk was the only voluntary one term president 05:45 James Garfield was a fierce advocate for civil rights 06:30 George H.W. Bush was accomplished, but not a good politician 07:30 John Quincy Adams laid out modern American infrastructure 08:00 Jimmy Carter did many things that have aged well 09:15 In 100 years, Biden & Trump likely won’t be viewed as consequential 10:45 Biden & Trump can’t be evaluated fairly for many years 11:30 What does a real reckoning look like in the Trump era? 12:45 The institution least capable of reckoning with Epstein is the government 13:15 The private sector is forcing accountability, the government isn’t 14:15 Trust is the currency of government, and Trump’s doesn’t have it 15:15 The Justice Department is only worried about narrative management 16:30 The system looks like a club, designed to protect the powerful 17:45 Epstein is a test of whether the government can tell the truth 19:00 DHS shutting down, politicians using paychecks as leverage 19:30 We a governing via a “hostage system” 20:45 There isn’t a single good argument for masking ICE agents 21:15 The Democrats’ demands are not extreme, they’re common sense 22:15 Noem & Lewandowski treating DHS like their personal plaything 23:00 Pattern of government saying one thing, facts saying another 24:15 Whatever Noem says first, you can’t believe it. She gaslights the public 25:00 The government has lied too many times, gets no benefit of the doubt 25:45 El Paso FAA incident is case study for public distrusting institutions 26:45 DoD was lying to the FAA, FAA pulled the emergency brakes 28:00 DoD put lives in danger with no accountability 28:30 Moderna says HHS refused to review MRNA flu vaccine 29:15 The U.S. is not a stable country to develop & release products 30:00 Kennedy only offers crackpot theories & totally unfit for office 31:00 We can’t trust the government to tell us the truth about anything 31:30 DOJ fired antitrust chief, powerful interests get what they want 33:00 Epstein isn’t just a scandal, it’s a mirror 42:15 What if Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie ran on “accountability” ticket 43:30 A bipartisan ticket of “pox on both their houses” could be powerful 44:15 ToddCast Time Machine February 21st, 1848 44:30 Marx & Engels publish the communist manifesto 45:15 Monarchies were colliding with modern economic forces 46:45 Marx argued that capitalism is destabilizing if left unchecked 47:45 If the manifesto was called something else, how would we view it? 48:15 Marx doesn’t argue reform, says that capitalism will destroy itself 49:00 Communist states didn’t emerge until decades after manifesto 49:45 Manifesto gave dictators arguments to grab power 50:30 Marx talked in economics, dictators exploited his language 52:00 Communism took hold in places where industrialization fell behind 52:45 Manifesto gets invoked badly by both sides in American politics 53:30 Marx’s diagnosis was spot on, his solutions were questionable 55:00 Lack of regulation for AI will push people to radicalism 55:30 Ask Chuck 55:45 Does something seem off with the administration’s economic numbers? 1:00:00 Do we need a punchier title than “Gate” for political scandals? 1:02:30 Do we need to withhold congressional salaries during shutdowns? 1:06:30 Missing intellectuals like Rahm Emmanuel leading the country 1:08:30 What is the criteria for impeachment of cabinet members? 1:11:15 Favorite football/baseball players as a kid?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 16 Februari 2026Bacaan: "TUHAN itu dekat kepada orang-orang yang patah hati, dan Ia menyelamatkan orang-orang yang remuk jiwanya." (Mazmur 34:19)Renungan: Mina terlahir dari keluarga broken home. Bertahun-tahun ia berusaha mengatasi kekecewaannya dengan kebencian, dendam, kemunafikan, dan ia merasa hidupnya tidak berharga. Hatinya penuh kebencian dan dendam terhadap ayahnya ketika teringat figurnya di masa lalu yang selalu memukuli ibunya dan tidak menyayangi dirinya. Sikap ayahnya itu menyulut perceraian. Walau ayahnya telah meninggal beberapa tahun yang lalu, namun Mina yang telah tumbuh dewasa, tetap saja menyimpan kepahitan. Apalagi di usia kanak-kanak, pascaperceraian kedua orang tuanya, sang ibu menitipkannya di sebuah panti asuhan. la pun harus berjuang keras sendirian untuk belajar dan menjadi yang terbaik di sekolahnya. Kini ia menjadi wanita karier yang sukses di sebuah perusahaan karena kecerdasannya. Tetapi sayang, ia masih menyimpan kebencian dan dendam. Senyum di wajahnya hanyalah senyum palsu karena tuntutan profesionalitas, namun tetap saja ia merasa tidak bahagia. Topeng kemunafikanlah yang dipertontonkan ke khalayak ramai. Parahnya, ternyata ia seorang penyuka sesama jenis, sebab ia menganggap semua pria sama seperti ayahnya. Faktor psikologis ini yang membuat ia berperilaku menyimpang. Ia menutupi perilaku menyimpangnya dengan pakaian yang indah dan feminin. Di sekeliling kita ada begitu banyak orang yang mengalami kekecewaan seperti halnya Mina. Atau mungkin kita yang sedang mengalami kekecewaan dan sedang berusaha mengatasinya dengan cara kita. Memang, ada banyak jenis kebahagiaan yang ditawarkan oleh dunia untuk mengatasi kekecewaan. Di antaranya melalui musik, pekerjaan, pernikahan, kekayaan, dan ketenaran. Dan kita tergiur olehnya. Ada juga yang mengatasinya dengan kepuasan negatif, seperti selingkuh, mabuk-mabukan, berbuat jahat kepada orang lain, ataupun menggunakan narkoba. Namun, apa pun jenis tawaran dunia ini yang diharapkan bisa mengatasi kekecewaan seseorang, tetap saja tidak mampu mengatasinya. Kekecewaan itu hanya bisa disembuhkan dengan kehadiran Pribadi yang bisa memberi kebahagiaan sejati. Karena itu, biarkanlah Kristus mengisi dan menguasai hati kita. Jangan izinkan kebencian, dendam, dan kepahitan mengisi hati kita. Mari kita buka pintu hati kita dan menerima Dia sebagai Pembebas kita dari belenggu kekecewaan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ampunilah aku karena selama ini aku mengatasi kekecewaan dengan hal-hal yang tidak berkenan bagi-Mu. Penuhilah aku dengan kasih-Mu, sehingga saat kekecewaan datang, hatiku hanya tertuju pada-Mu sebagai sumber kelepasan dalam hidupku. Amin. (Dod)

The same DOD team that called Silica a weaponization signature in anthrax found silica in civilian patients and called it dirt. Crystal says, "So here are the names, and here are their papers, the proof, and also ... happy 400th episode of More Morgellons, a podcast heard in over 100 countries worldwide, because ... ya know, global mass delusions lasts for over two decades and get bigger every year in spite of no media coverage and massive censorship."

Send a textDr. Guy Winch, bestselling author and psychologist, joins Joe to discuss his newest book, Mind Over Grind to explore how job stress quietly spills beyond the office—and into our evenings, our sleep, and our relationships.What starts as a difficult meeting or looming deadline doesn't end at 1700. It follows us home. From the “Sunday Scaries” to 2AM rumination loops, Guy explains how modern work keeps us stuck in fight-or-flight—and why we're often blind to the ways we sabotage our future selves in the process.Joe reflects on his time in command and the culture of constant availability in the military, while Guy highlights research showing that leaders have far more power to reduce stress than they realize. Sometimes it's not about solving the problem—just showing that you care.They also spend time on practical tools: reframing procrastination, managing rumination, cultivating a better relationship with your “future self,” and creating intentional rituals that signal the workday is over.Watch the full interview on YouTube!Joe and Guy also discuss:Why the dread of Monday is often worse than Monday itselfHow procrastination is really about avoiding feelings—not tasksThe danger of treating your future self like a strangerHow to stop replaying failures at 2AMThe “Memoir Test” for putting problems in perspectiveWhy naming your emotions reduces their intensityHow journaling helps you spot recurring “icebergs” in your lifeWhy Instagram reels don't actually relax youThe science behind clothing, rituals, and mental transitionsWhether you're in the military, the corporate world, or building something of your own, this episode is a reminder that stress doesn't stay at work—and that managing your inner world is part of leading well.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. Logistics Systems Incorporated (LSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting DoD and federal civilian agencies with enterprise IT operations, global logistics support, cybersecurity, data, and mission support services. Founded by a veteran Army leader, LSI is known for operating inside complex, high-consequence environments where leadership, discipline, and execution matter. Their teams support large user communities and mission-critical systems across defense and civilian agencies.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 15 Februari 2026Bacaan: "Mengapakah engkau melihat selumbar di mata saudaramu, sedangkan balok di dalam matamu tidak engkau ketahui?" (Matius 7:3)Renungan: Suatu ketika ada satu keluarga tengah berada dalam perjalanan menuju sebuah kota. Lalu mereka singgah di satu kedai kecil untuk beristirahat. "Bapak dan keluarga mau ke mana?" tanya si pemilik kedai. Bapak itu memberitahukan tujuannya. "Oh, kota itu. Saya tahu," jawabnya. "Kalau begitu dapatkah Anda menceritakan bagaimana orang-orang yang ada di sana?" tanya kepala keluarga tersebut. Bukannya menjawab, pemilik kedai malah bertanya balik, "Orang-orang seperti apakah yang kalian temukan di tempat asal kalian?" "Mereka adalah orang-orang yang payah," isteri bapak itu segera menjawab. "Benar. Mereka senang bergosip, cuek, egois. Kami senang bisa pindah dari sana," jawab anak-anaknya. "Saya rasa kalian juga akan menemukan orang-orang dengan sikap yang sama di kota tujuan kalian nanti." Keesokan paginya, rombongan keluarga lain singgah ke kedai itu dan ingin ke kota yang sama seperti keluarga kemarin. Mereka pun menanyakan kepada pemilik kedai tentang sifat orang-orang yang nanti akan ditemui. "Jenis tetangga macam apa yang dulu kalian miliki?" pemilik kedai itu bertanya. "Mereka baik, suka menolong, peduli. Sebenarnya kami sangat berat hati meninggalkan tempat yang dulu itu," jawab pemimpin rombongan. Pemilik kedai menjawab, "Tenang, nanti kalian juga akan mendapat tetangga yang serupa." Salah satu alasan yang dikemukakan oleh para pegawai mengapa mereka mau berhenti bekerja dan pindah ke tempat lain adalah karena orang-orang di kantor mereka yang tidak bersahabat. "Di sini orang-orangnya suka menusuk dari belakang. Mereka berkompetisi dengan curang. Pribadinya tidak menyenangkan," begitulah ungkapan mereka. Namun yang menjadi masalah sebenarnya bukanlah orang-orang tapi kita sendiri. Selama kita tidak mau belajar mengerti, belajar rendah hati dan mengalah, ke mana pun kita pergi, di mana pun kita bekerja, kita memang akan senantiasa bertemu dengan orang-orang sulit'. Selama kita selalu melihat 'selumbar' di mata pihak lain, selalu mencari kekurangan dan kejelekan mereka, maka itulah yang akan kita dapatkan. Dengan kasih Tuhan, ubahlah sikap kita, maka situasi pun akan berubah dengan sendirinya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, jadikanlah hatiku seperti hati-Mu, sehingga setiap orang yang berada dekat denganku akan merasa nyaman. Amin. (Dod)

In this week's update, we break down the sudden, high-stakes Temporary Flight Restriction slammed over El Paso International Airport—triggered by confirmed Mexican cartel drone incursions into U.S. airspace that forced an immediate ground stop on all commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic. Officials say DoD and CBP assets neutralized the threat and lifted the TFR within hours, but the incident peeled back the curtain on something far more sinister: Iran's long-cultivated proxy networks across Mexico and Latin America, Hezbollah cells embedded with cartels, and the very real risk of asymmetric strikes launched from south of the border. We also expose the scope of ICE's new $38.3 billion Detention Reengineering Initiative—eight massive new hardened facilities, tens of thousands of new beds, and the steel backbone for the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. No more half-measures. America is taking its country back. An expanded written version of this report can be found in this week's Threat Journal newsletter. You can subscribe for free by visiting www.ThreatJournal.com. A link to this issue will be sent to you immediately via email. AlertsUSA Homepage http://www.AlertsUSA.com – (Homeland Security Alerts for Mobile Devices) AlertsUSA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alertsusa AlertsUSA on Twitter https://twitter.com/alertsusa Threat Journal on Twitter https://twitter.com/threatjournal Threat Journal Homepage https://www.ThreatJournal.com

The American Presidential series begins with the ranking of George Washington. The podcast will rank all Presidents from Washington to Bush I.*The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Ryan Atencio shares his experience as someone who has worked both sides of the table — first as a government customer developing performance work statements, cost estimates, and source selections for tens of millions of dollars in contracts, and later as a contractor selling directly to Special Operations units after leaving the military in 2021. He shares how capturing end-user requirements and building custom "kits" can create a powerful edge that competitors can't easily match. The conversation then goes behind the curtain into the world of Special Operations professional service contracts, including highly specialized SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape) training support. You will get a rare look at how opportunities are found live on SAM.gov, shaped through source sought responses, and "shredded" quickly using AI tools like Gemini to extract the who/what/why before competition even wakes up. This is a masterclass in modern capture strategy for serious federal contractors. Key Takeaways: Winning starts before the RFP — source sought responses help shape the requirement early Contractors who understand the "customer side" gain a major advantage in DoD procurement AI shredding tools can accelerate bid/no-bid decisions and opportunity analysis in minutes If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/  Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Geton A new IG audit finds DoD isn't fully tracking F‑35 contractor performance, raising questions about oversight on the Pentagon's costliest program VA rolled out new AI tools quickly, but without a system to catch mistakes, patient safety is on the lineFederal employees have new rules, new documents, and new timelines to keep an eye on this yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The F‑35 is the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program, and the Department relies on contractors to keep it performing as promised. But a new DoD Inspector General audit says the Department isn't consistently tracking or documenting that performance, leaving gaps that affect cost, schedule, and readiness. We'll look at what the auditors found and what DoD is doing about it with Chris DePerro, Supervisory Auditor, Program Director, Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron McIntire leads with U.S. strikes sinking narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing two and saving American lives as President Trump details the strategy to crush fentanyl flows first at sea then inland. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces congressional scrutiny over documented Epstein Island visits with his family in 2012, defending it as a brief lunch stop during a vacation while Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses calls for resignation. Beef prices continue climbing due to historic low cattle inventories from drought and wildfires, prompting Trump to expand imports from Argentina to ease consumer costs despite impacts on U.S. ranchers. Democrats express open concern over massive Republican fundraising advantages heading into midterms, while Sen. Dick Durbin vows to oppose the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Plus, a CBP exchange exposes birth tourism exploitation, the latest on the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case, and Pete Hegseth's candid assessment of DoD inefficiencies.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, narco boat strikes, Howard Lutnick Epstein, beef price surge, SAVE Act opposition, birth tourism, Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Pete Hegseth DoD, Republican fundraising, fentanyl crackdown, conservative news, daily update

Join Ian Carroll and Alec for a live TWF member Q&A on March 12th. Become a member hereThis episode was recorded prior to the recent Epstein Files release.The mass media have been hiding a lot of things from us, and it's probably worse than you thought…In this episode, I'm joined by Ian Carroll & Chris Crutchfield for a wide-ranging conversation on how modern systems shape perception, behavior, and control. Ian breaks down how banks, asset managers, and corporate structures exert influence not through headlines, but through incentive design and financial leverage. He shares how questioning COVID narratives, financial corruption, and media overload led him to trace power through banking, corporate ownership, and information flows rather than political theater.Chris brings a complementary systems-level perspective, connecting money, energy, trust structures, and dynastic power across history. He reframes currency as current, attention as leverage, and technology as an amplifier of unresolved incentives. Together, we examine why scandals like Epstein distract from deeper networks, how controlled opposition and algorithmic feeds fracture reality, and why humility matters in an era of mass formation and information warfare.This conversation isn't about picking sides. It's about learning how to see the machinery clearly, without letting it claim your identity, attention, or sovereignty.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[09:40] Secret societies and old money families: the power structures that leave money trails[21:56] Currency as electrical energy, human bodies as current, and banking's trust-based control system[39:09] Controlled opposition, COINTELPRO tactics, and verifying information by fruits not trees [52:32] How algorithms control perception, create false realities, and trap you in identity labels[01:10:45] The social media paradox, finding community through devices, and humanity's infant stage with technology[01:24:47] Protecting authenticity over access: why Binder Gate chose influencers over real journalists[01:45:32] Why Charlie Kirk's assassination is the most important story in the world right now[01:57:33] JD Vance as technocratic camp's unwitting front man and the Truman Show presidency[02:20:11] How government biofield manipulation and MK Ultra tactics created the perfect patsy[02:44:26] Maduro's capture with microwave weapons, DOD bio-widgets in every American, and ICE tyranny theater[03:05:48] Vegas shooting blacked out, MBS assassination attempt, and the flip about who really does evilRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Debunking All the Myths About Slavery, Civil Rights, MLK & Ku Klux Klan with Chad O. Jackson | YouTubeThe Biofield & The Internet of Psyops with Chris Crutchfield | YouTubeResources Mentioned:Ian Carroll on America's Deadliest Mass Shooting and Unanswered Questions They Don't Want You to Ask | YouTubeThe Great Unlearn | WebsiteLearn more from Ian and Chris:Ian Carroll | WebsiteIan Carroll | XSixSeven | InstagramSixSeven | YouTubeFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waivedRMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/11/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v73g17m","div":"rumble_v73g17m"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): (9) Flightradar24 on X: "The FAA has issued a NOTAM halting all flight operations at El Paso International Airport (ELP/KELP) for 10 days. The reason given is “Temporary flight restrictions for special security reasons.” https://t.co/H7NWZ3KnBp" / X (9) TheIntelFrog on X: "@SecDuffy By swiftly, you mean ~3 hours later? So these drones were detected and just loitered for 3 hours waiting for DoD to respond? If the threat is over, why is the TFR that was published with the same parameters as the one over El Paso still active? https://t.co/4oKYNUYRYV" / X Airspace closure followed spat over drone-related tests and party balloon shoot-down, sources say - CBS News (9) Aaron Rupar on X: "MS NOW: "A congressional official with knowledge of the matter is telling MS NOW the cause of the shutdown of El Paso airspace is a lack of communication between the Pentagon and FAA. The official told us the FAA and DOD are 'not in clear communications with each other,' going on https://t.co/vSpjGmj12u" / X Fast and Furious Scandal: New Details Emerge on How the U.S. Government Armed Mexican Drug Cartels - ABC News The US Government Is Complicit in the Drug Cartels' Crimes The Wiretap: The DEA Laundered $19 Million Of Cartel Drug Money Into Cash And Crypto Mexican Drug Warrior Faces Prison in New York Will Trial of Mexico's Former Top Cop Implicate the U.S.? How Israeli Firearms Fall Into the Hands of Mexican Drug Cartels - Tech News - Haaretz.com How Mexico Became the Biggest User of the Pegasus Spyware - The New York Times Mexico: reporters and activists hacked with NSO spyware despite assurances | Mexico | The Guardian 'It's a free-for-all': how hi-tech spyware ends up in the hands of Mexico's cartels | Mexico | The Guardian Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group Found Liable for Hacks of WhatsApp Users Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump's 2nd Term Smartphones Worldwide Silently Infected With Israeli Spyware & The "Peace President" War State New Tab Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency - WSJ Whistleblower Aid Accuses DNI of Stonewalling, Considers Lawsuit to Enforce Whistleblower's Rights - Whistleblower Aid Democrats ask top US spy to explain presence at FBI raid on election facility | Reuters (14) Grok / X (14) Aaron Rupar on X: "Q: Why was Tulsi Gabbard involved in a domestic law enforcement search in Georgia? LEAVITT: Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by the president to oversee the sanctity and security of our American elections. She's working directly alongside the FBI. This is a coordinated, whole of https://t.co/mV4hN0EBXq" / X (14) Aaron Rupar on X: "Trump: "We have our director of national and international intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. She took a lot of heat because she went in at Pam's insistence and she looked at votes that want to be checked out from Georgia ... let's assume Russia had something to do with it. You can add https://t.co/z7FdW249Bn" / X New Tab (15) Evan Kilgore

Join Dr. Arun Seraphin for a conversation with Dr. Sridhar Kota and Hal Chrisman of FlexSys exploring how adaptive morphing control surfaces are transforming aerodynamics across the aerospace industry and defense industry. The discussion centers on this engineering breakthrough and its potential to reshape future DoD platforms and missions. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Dr. Kota and Chrisman explain how this adaptive technology can improve lift-to-drag ratios, reduce fuel consumption and noise, and eliminate the need for conventional flaps in next-generation aircraft designs. This conversation examines how morphing aerodynamics technologies could transform DoD mission requirements, from enabling shorter takeoff and landing distances to improving climb gradients and reducing fleet size requirements. In addition to the operational benefits for the Department of Defense (DoD), Dr. Kota and Chrisman explore key technology transition challenges facing the defense industry, including certification, integration, and scalability. The conversation concludes with a forward-looking vision for making morphing control surfaces an industry standard, along with practical guidance for OEMs and DoD partners interested in adopting this advanced aerodynamics technology.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

In episode 2004, Jack and Miles are joined by poet, former public defender, co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, and author of The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America, Emily Galvin-Almanza, to discuss… MAGA Thinks Disney Deep Cuts Justify Trump’s Racist AI Post, That’s Weird... There Was A DOJ Press Release Announcing Epstein’s Death Drafted The Day Before He Was Actually Killed? Epstein Isn’t Secretly Alive, According To Fortnite, Kamala Harris Is Back – This Time With More Cringey Memes! Department Of Defense Deploys Military To Theaters Playing “Melania” and more! Trump takes down racist AI video of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that Troll Who Created Trump’s Racist Obama Video Was Behind Another Viral Outrage Trump’s Dangerous Diversionary Device: Using Race to Erase Discourse 'I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas Trump accused of role in Epstein’s death in explosive email sent to FBI, documents reveal Epstein Files Reveal Prosecutors’ Announcement Dated Before His Death Jeffrey Epstein is not actually alive and playing 'Fortnite,' Epic Games says 'Jeffrey Epstein still alive?': Truth behind viral photo amid Epstein files release Epstein confirmation of death dated one day before he was found discovered in files Harris relaunches her old ‘Kamala HQ’ account as an online organizing project Kamala Harris Reboots KamalaHQ as Headquarters, a ‘Progressive’ Media Hub Aimed at Gen Z Voters Kamala Harris' first post since election day sparks 2028 presidential bid speculation CNN just described the Kamala headquarters_67 account as cringe. Chillingly Vain’ ‘Melania’ Documentary Absolutely Savaged by Critics Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will Amazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Gets Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office LISTEN: Vamonos by Elkin & NelsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Americans by now have received their W-2s or other important tax documents, which can only mean one thing: it's officially tax filing season. You might be ready to submit your documents, but is the IRS itself ready? That's a big question mark looming over the 2026 filing season after the tax agency unleashed seismic cuts to its workforce last year and has pumped the breaks on many of its efforts to modernize. Matt Bracken, editor in chief of FedScoop, has kept close watch of the IRS under the second Trump administration, chronicling the cuts made in 2025 and measuring the possible impact that could have on processing times and backlogs during this filing season. Matt joins the podcast to discuss the outlook for 2026 tax filing, how AI comes into play and much more about the tax agency's ongoing efforts to modernize. The Defense Department announced Monday that it will incorporate OpenAI's ChatGPT into the military's generative AI platform that's already being used by more than a million personnel. ChatGPT has been wildly popular in the commercial sector since it was widely released in 2022. Now the Pentagon plans to add the tech to its GenAI.mil system, which DOD leadership — including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — have been pushing hard for the department's employees to use since it was launched in December. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Marine Corps have already adopted the system as their preferred generative AI platform. The Department of Energy is launching a Genesis Mission Consortium as its latest move to deepen the public-private partnerships fueling the AI platform. The initiative, announced Monday, will facilitate structured partnerships as well as working groups, which will focus on ensuring model validation and reliability, addressing data governance and compliance standards, enabling federated data sharing and accelerating research throughput via reduced operational bottlenecks. The consortium will act as a “collaborative hub” and a “single, coordinated access point” for members and resources, according to the agency. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

WindBorne Systems is transforming global weather forecasting by deploying long-duration weather balloons that fly for weeks instead of hours. What began as a Stanford Student Space Initiative project has scaled to 100 balloons aloft simultaneously, targeting 500 by end of next year, with an end goal of 10,000 balloons monitoring Earth's atmosphere. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with John Dean, Co-Founder and CEO of WindBorne Systems, to explore how the company secured its first government contract in under three years without lobbyists, achieved 4x annual manufacturing growth, and built Weather Mesh—an AI weather model that outperforms competitors from Google DeepMind. Topics Discussed: The technical evolution from Stanford project to operational constellation of altitude-controlled balloons Strategic decision to pursue government revenue before building B2B forecasting products Navigating Defense Innovation Unit and Air Force Lifecycle Management Center procurement as a founder Timeline from founding to first grants (within six months) and first data delivery contract (two and a half years) Current roughly 50/50 revenue split between civilian agencies (NOAA, international weather services) and Department of Defense Building Weather Mesh after Huawei's Pangu Weather validated end-to-end AI forecasting viability Transitioning from founder-led sales by promoting a Palantir hire from proposal writer to public sector growth leader The 30-year vision of millions of fingernail-sized atmospheric sensors creating a planetary nervous system GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Study the bureaucracy's incentive structures before pitching product value: John spent years mapping how government procurement actually works rather than leading with product capabilities. The critical insight: in DoD sales, the warfighter (end user) doesn't control purchasing decisions. Success requires understanding each stakeholder's specific mandate and aligning your solution to their organizational incentives, not just operational needs. For civilian agencies like NOAA, the dynamics differ entirely. Founders entering govtech should invest 6-12 months learning procurement mechanics before expecting revenue. Use government contracts as non-dilutive scaling capital for hardware businesses: WindBorne secured SBIR grants within six months, then landed their first Air Force data delivery contract through Defense Innovation Unit at the two-and-a-half-year mark. John explicitly treated early grants as equivalent to venture funding but without equity dilution. For companies building physical infrastructure at scale (satellites, hardware networks, manufacturing operations), government contracts provide the runway to reach technical milestones that unlock larger B2B opportunities. This sequencing—government funding first, then B2B products built on that foundation—proves more capital-efficient than attempting to raise massive venture rounds upfront for unproven hardware. Integrate with legacy systems rather than attempting wholesale replacement: WindBorne doesn't aim to replace the 1,000 radiosondes launched daily worldwide—they're expanding coverage from the current 15% of Earth (where humans can launch traditional balloons) to 100%. The hardware is revolutionary (weeks of flight versus two hours), but the go-to-market integrates into existing weather agency workflows and feeds into established models like GFS and ECMWF. This approach accelerated adoption because agencies could add WindBorne data without overhauling their entire forecasting infrastructure. The displacement of radiosondes becomes economically inevitable long-term, but only after proving the system at scale. Move fast once adjacent technology validates your thesis: WindBorne wasn't investing in AI-based weather forecasting until Huawei's Pangu Weather paper demonstrated that end-to-end neural weather models could compete with physics-based simulations. Once that validation appeared, John's team moved immediately—adopting the open architecture and expanding it into Weather Mesh before the approach became widely adopted. The lesson isn't to wait for competitors, but to monitor adjacent technological developments and move decisively when validation emerges. They built a top-performing model by being early to a proven approach, not first to an unproven one. Hire for mid-level roles and promote based on demonstrated judgment: John hired Dana from Palantir as a proposal writer, not as a sales executive. He watched her demonstrate strong opinions that consistently proved correct, then promoted her to build and lead the entire public sector growth organization. This internal promotion model worked better than external executive hires because the person already understood WindBorne's technology, customers, and internal culture. For specialized domains like government sales, bringing in experienced operators at individual contributor levels and promoting them as they prove their judgment builds more effective organizations than hiring executives to parachute in. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

As the world prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Jonathan Wilson's new book, The Power and the Glory: The History of the World Cup (Bold Type Books, 2025), presents a new history of what has become the greatest celebration of humanity on earth, and reveals how the World Cup has grown hand in hand with the political, economic, and social forces of our time. Since 1930, the World Cup has become a truly global obsession. It is the most watched sporting event on the planet, and 211 teams competed to make it into the 2022 tournament. From its inception, it has also been a vehicle for far more than soccer. A tool for self-mythologizing and influence-peddling, The World Cup has played a crucial role in nation-building, and continues to, as countries negotiate their positions in a globalized world.The Power and the Glory is a comprehensive history of the matches and goals, the tales of scandal and triumph, the haggling and skullduggery of the bidding process, and the political and cultural tides behind every tournament. Jonathan Wilson details not merely what happened but why, based on fresh interviews and meticulous research. The book is as much about the legends of the sport, from Pelé to Messi, as it is about the nations that made them, from Mussolini's Italy to partitioned Germany to controversy-ridden Qatar.Brimming with politics, heart, and drama, on and off the pitch, The Power and the Glory is the definitive story of the greatest cultural event of our time. Dr. Andrew O. Pace is a historian of the US in the world who specializes in the fog of war. He is currently a DPAA Research Partner Fellow at the University of Southern Mississippi and a co-host of the Diplomatic History Channel on the New Books Network. He is also working on his first book which examines why the United States pursued victory at practically all costs during World War II. He can be reached at andrew.pace@usm.edu or via his website here. Andrew is not an employee of DPAA, he supports DPAA through a partnership. The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DPAA, DoD or its components.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Send us a textGriffin Brand and Dan Casey, co-authors of Bring Your Own Pencil: Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning at Anything, join Joe to explore preparation, leadership, and what separates sustained excellence from short-term success.It's Super Bowl weekend, so football is part of the lens—but it doesn't stay there. The discussion moves from Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers to Dyson vacuums, Raising Cane's chicken fingers, JSOC, and even 50 Cent. Different worlds, same underlying question: why do some people and organizations endure while others flame out?At the center is a simple idea: success is a lagging indicator. Drawing on Walsh's leadership philosophy, Griffin and Dan explain why outcomes take care of themselves when leaders focus on standards, habits, and ownership of preparation—long before performance is visible.From there, the episode broadens into leadership more generally: perseverance, the myth of overnight success, and how constraints can sharpen thinking instead of limiting it. A key theme is the idea of a permanent base camp—maintaining standards that keep teams within striking distance of excellence without burning them out.They also spend time on legacy. Not wins or titles, but people. The episode reinforces a simple measure of leadership: how many people succeed because you took the time to invest in them.Watch the full interview on YouTube!Joe, Griffin, and Dan also discuss: What “bring your own pencil” really means for leaders Alive time vs. dead time  How the path to the top is rarely a straight line How to sustain excellence without burning people or culture Why inputs matter more than outcomes How culture becomes real when it carries itself forward What legacy looks like when leaders step back Why the best leaders make their ceiling someone else's floorWhether you're watching the Super Bowl or leading a team far from the spotlight, this episode is a reminder that the work that matters most usually happens long before anyone is watching.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. Logistics Systems Incorporated (LSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting DoD and federal civilian agencies with enterprise IT operations, global logistics support, cybersecurity, data, and mission support services. Founded by a veteran Army leader, LSI is known for operating inside complex, high-consequence environments where leadership, discipline, and execution matter. Their teams support large user communities and mission-critical systems across defense and civilian agencies.