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Donald Trump has said he, along with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, have determined that a peace agreement was preferable to a ceasefire in the conflict between the two warring nations.The announcement comes after Mr Trump's high-profile summit in Alaska with Russia's leader Vladimir Putin ended without an agreement.We'll hear a Ukrainian response to the sight of President Putin being given a red carpet welcome in Alaska and get reaction fom the foreign minister of the Czech Republic.Also in the programme: Violent clashes erupt in Serbia's capital after demonstrations by pro-government and anti-corruption groups; and we mark 80 years since the publication of George Orwell's Animal Farm.(Photo shows US.president Donald Trump at a press conference with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska,on 15th August 2025. Jeenah Moon/Reuters)

“They threw everything at him, manufacturing intelligence to frame him as a Russian stooge… they failed spectacularly,” writes NY Post journalist Miranda Devine. “If you come for the king, you'd best not miss.” After reviewing intelligence documents declassified by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Devine says “We now know that on Dec. 9, 2016, Obama directed his national security officials, DNI James Clapper, CIA Director John Brennan, FBI Director James Comey and others to create an intelligence assessment with the foregone conclusion they all knew to be false: that Russia had influenced the 2016 election to help Trump win.” “…Hillary herself approved one of these plans… to heighten tensions around this Russia hoax… to draw attention away from her and the controversy surrounding her at that time.” Patrick Pennie is a Certified Clinical Perfusionist and Critical Care Registered Nurse. As Founder of EmCyte Corporation in Fort Myers, Florida, he leads a global innovator in regenerative biologics with integrated manufacturing and R&D. Follow at https://x.com/emcytecorp Miranda Devine is a New York Post columnist and Fox News contributor. She broke the Hunter Biden laptop story and authored The Big Guy and Laptop from Hell. She hosts Pod Force One, covering Washington's disruptors. Follow at https://x.com/mirandadevine and listen to her podcast at https://nypost.com/pod-force-one/ Casey Meinster, LMFT, is Division Chief of Campus-Based Services at Hillsides, overseeing the Residential Program, HillsidesCares, and migrant children shelters for at-risk youth aged 6-17. Learn more at https://hillsides.org 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Susan Pinsky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/firstladyoflov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Layan discuss the rapidly expanding worldwide opposition as Israel intentionally slaughters journalists and starves Palestinian civilians. Even mainstream media figures are now denouncing Israel. They also expose the coup-like nature of Donald Trump's militarization decree that intensifies an all-out attack against Black, Latino and immigrant communities. They also provide a political framing for the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska and assess Russia's goals in the Ukraine War.This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help keep this show on the air.

Trump and Putin: Russia and the USA. Texting and Voicemails: New generation hates talking on the phone! Elex Michaelson, discusses politics surrounding Los Angeles and his last day at FOX 11 Los Angeles. KFI's Stefan 'The Foosh' Cabezas Thanks Heroes That Saved His Life + News Coverage 

TRUMP, TULSI, RUSSIA, EPSTEIN, ROBERT MAXWELL – HOW THEY ALL FIT TOGETHERGeoff Gilson, author of “Maggie's Hammer” explains how all is not what it seems with the two crises dominating Washington, DC – the Epstein List and the Gabbard DNI Report. Is there more to the story? What is the deeper connection? How far back do the scandals go? And – as always – who knew what, when?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

August 16, 2025; 9am: Attorney General Pam Bondi pulled back her order to strip authority from Washington, DC's police chief. But that isn't stopping President Trump, who's continuing to exert his authority as hundreds of National Guard troops fan out across the city. Plus, the Trump administration warns more cities could be next. Former New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Washington, D.C. Shadow Senator Paul Strauss join “The Weekend” to discuss.  For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

August 16, 2025; 7am: On Friday, President Trump hosted President Putin in Alaska to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine with the hopes of brokering a peace deal. However, the nearly three-hour meeting ended without a ceasefire or peace agreement. Now, just hours after the summit, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced his plans to travel to Washington on Monday. Richard Haass and Celeste Wallander join “The Weekend” to discuss. Then, Richard Engel joins “The Weekend” from Kharkiv, Ukraine, with reaction from the region.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Dr. Tevi Troy, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and best-selling presidential historian, on this week’s Torah portion, political commentator George Will’s recent public opinions on socialist New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, President Trump’s peace summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, all eyes are on Alaska where American President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet.Face-to-face for the first time in six years and joined only by their translators, President Trump says he'll know within minutes if there is a deal to be done to end the war in Ukraine. Adam is joined by Lord Kim Darroch, the former UK Ambassador to the United States and former National Security Advisor, and Catherine Belton, Russia reporter for the Washington Post and author of Putin's People. They discuss who's in each president's delegation, how the summit is being discussed in Russia and what the most likely outcomes could be. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Gabriel May. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Subscribe now⁠ to skip the commercials. Don't forget to check out our series ⁠"Welcome to the Crusades"⁠ and ⁠"Of This World."⁠ Danny and Derek's The Life of a Go-Go Boy album is shelved indefinitely. Meanwhile, in world news: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a U.S.-brokered peace deal (1:35); Israel prepares for an operation in Gaza City as it continues its search for countries willing to take in expelled Palestinians (8:36); Australia announces plans to recognize Palestine (12:59); Iran hosts an IAEA representative (14:58) as European states prepare to reimpose sanctions (16:45); the Thai-Cambodian border sees two new incidents (19:34); a Sudanese military leader meets with a Trump envoy (22:08); the president of the unrecognized state of Somaliland will reportedly visit the U.S. (24:12); the DRC-M23 peace talks appear to collapse (26:47); Trump agrees to a summit with Putin, leaving Ukraine and European leaders concerned, and Russia makes a breakthrough in the Ukrainian defensive line (29:19); a preview of the upcoming Bolivian election (34:55); Trump orders military force to be used against Latin American drug cartels (38:27); and the U.S. and China agree to extend their tariff détente (40:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's media watches as the presidents of Russia and the USA meet in Alaska. Russian officials say they want to discuss broad US-Russian relations, but on Air Force One President Trump said he wanted to focus on Ukraine. Also on the programme: we hear from an Indian soldier who saw the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; and the people trying to crack an unsolved code sitting right outside the CIA's headquarters. (IMAGE: Trump and Putin meet in Anchorage, Alaska, 15 August CREDIT: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump's federal takeover of Washington and the battle over redistricting. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Weekly Podcast #528 - Bubba is going on a date with a Russian expatriate. Big D shares his experience of being a missionary in Russia. The guys attempt to call Craig Morgan. Plus, Jordan Davis talks about his new album and his (real?) sibling rivalry.

Steve Forbes looks to the historical example of "X"—the pseudonym of George F. Kennan, who advanced the policy of containment that helped serve as a North Star for U.S. foreign policy for decades—to argue that we now need a new guiding principle to take us safely through our present confused, dangerous times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Scott Anderson is a writer, novelist, non-fiction author, and war correspondent. He has authored non-fiction books including Lawrence in Arabia, The Man Who Tried to Save the World, and War Zones. His newest book, 'King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution' is available now. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Scott's new book: https://a.co/d/0A9kGwt FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Chechnya: the world's most terrifying war 07:21 - What's happening in Ukraine right now 14:19 - America's mistake in bombing Iran 22:10 - Is America the "bad guy"? 27:50 - Why sanctions don't work 35:44 - What is Russia's motive for war? 41:59 - Likelihood of nuclear war 53:26 - How technology is making war more savage 01:03:30 - The "industrial revolution" of war 01:10:47 - Drugs on the battlefield 01:14:50 - How CIA participates in the battlefield 01:20:10 - The CIA, the Shah & Khomeini 01:30:29 - How Russia & China feel about Iran today 01:36:20 - China vs. Taiwan 01:44:16 - Georgia's surveillance state 01:47:43 - The Israel & Iran proxy war 01:57:22 - Trump's war on the Epstein files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla explains how President Trump's peace through strength strategy for foreign policy is going to be a major asset as he prepares to participate in a summit with Russian President Vladmir Putin. Achor of “Fox News Sunday” Shannon Bream talks about how Trump has all the cards heading into this high-stakes meeting. PLUS, host of the “Jason In The House” podcast Jason Chaffetz gives his take on whether a peaceful end to the war between Russia and Ukraine can be agreed upon during the summit. [00:00:00] Previewing Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska [00:19:15] Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado & Anzhelika Steenolsen [00:38:15] Trump's history of getting peace deals done [00:56:50] Shannon Bream [01:15:30] Jason Chaffetz part two [01:34:15] Jason Chaffetz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Russia expert weighs in on how Russian President Vladimir Putin may be approaching his meeting with President Donald Trump. Attempts are being made in DC to end Trump's police takeover. We'll tell you where Hurricane Erin is heading. Texas Republicans have called a new special session. Plus, some teachers in this state will now have to pass a controversial new test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll tell you what to expect ahead of today's meeting between President Donald Trump and Russia's president. Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing backlash after appointing an “emergency police commissioner” in DC. Wildfires in Colorado have prompted the state's governor to declare a disaster emergency. Flash flooding in India-Administered Kashmir has killed dozens of people and hundreds are missing. And, why a popular online game is being sued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska, ostensibly to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Notably absent, however, is Ukraine President Zelensky. His position on a ceasefire has been consistent since the beginning of the war, as you'll hear from Christiane's conversation with him, recorded at the Munich Security Conference in February.    Also on today's show: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov; Bill Browder, CEO and Co-founder, Hermitage Capital Management, who was deported from Russia in 2005  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Victoria Spartz, Ukrainian-born Republican House Member from IN-5, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Harry Hurley to discuss the historic meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Rep. Spartz discussed the extreme measures that it takes to bring Vladimir Putin to the table to negotiate, and why Trump must remain strong in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Rep. Spartz defended the brave young Ukrainians that are fighting for their freedom and the future of their country, and you can listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

K.T. McFarland, Former Deputy National Security Advisor, calls in for her weekly Friday morning hit with Sid to discuss the current geopolitical climate and President Trump's diplomatic strategies. McFarland emphasizes Trump's unique approach by comparing him to a New York real estate developer, highlighting his flexibility and ability to pivot through various plans to achieve his goals. The discussion covers Trump's travels to Alaska to meet with Putin, potential outcomes of the meeting, and how Trump's tactics differ from traditional politicians. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of U.S. relations with Russia and China, stressing the ongoing strategic threats and complexities posed by these nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the Alaska summit hold for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin? The two presidents will meet Friday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not invited. As Russia is gaining ground in Ukraine, what could a deal look like, and who will pay the price? In this episode: Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Noor Wazwaz, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Chloe K Li, Julia Muldavin, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Drawing on insights from Cardinal Burke, Father Charles Murr, and testimonies from those close to Cardinal Ratzinger, John-Henry Westen and Dr. Maike Hickson revisit the long-disputed Third Secret of Fatima, questioning whether the Vatican's 2000 disclosure revealed the full message. Dr. Hickson links the Fatima message to Vatican II, post-conciliar turmoil, and today's decline in Eucharistic belief, stressing that Heaven's requests, the Five First Saturdays devotion, and the precise consecration of Russia, remain incomplete. Far from a past relic, Fatima stands as a living prophetic call, urging Catholics to respond before the warnings are fully realized.Sign up for the 1st Saturday Devotion Series: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/100-years-ago-our-lady-made-this-request-time-to-start-now/U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This afternoon, President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. For the better part of a week, the White House has been tempering expectations — with the latest chatter being that this will all be the prelude to a second meeting with Putin at which real progress could be made on a ceasefire agreement in Russia's war on Ukraine. So what would success look like today? And what is each side's strategy going in? Playbook's Adam Wren and POLITICO White House and foreign affairs correspondent Eli Stokols walk you through what you need to know.

The presidents of the US and Russia meet in Alaska with peace in Ukraine on the line. Plus, US AG Pam Bondi doubles down, appointing an emergency police commissioner for DC and ending the city's "sanctuary city" policy. Meanwhile, the District's AG sues the Trump Administration and joins our show to explain why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Newly declassified emails from the former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, show he pressured the NSA to go along with the false narrative that Russia wanted Trump to win the 2016 election. Plus, pre-gaming with Brett Winterble! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//2300Z August 15, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: PUTIN ARRIVES IN ALASKA FOR SUMMIT. U.K. MIGRANT CRISIS CONTINUES TO WORSEN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: The situation is reaching a breaking point regarding the migrant crisis. On Wednesday evening, a migrant from the Canary Wharf Migrant Center (formerly the Britannia International Hotel) broke in to a nearby apartment. Details are hard to verify (and no names have been released so far), however a woman inside the apartment (who was blind) possibly did not know that the migrant was inside her home. Some time later, the woman's daughter arrived at the apartment, discovering the migrant in the process of assaulting her mother. The daughter managed to get rid of the migrant, but after some time, she decided to approach the entrance to the Britannia Hotel with a meat cleaver. A security guard managed to calm her down, but police arrested the woman at her home some time later.The judge denied the daughter bail, and the status of the migrant who started all of this remains unknown. Authorities have stated that he remains in custody, but that cannot be verified at this point, as British authorities have a long history of secretly releasing violent criminals (especially migrants) without notice.-HomeFront-New York City: This morning a three-alarm fire was reported at a residential apartment building in the Upper East Side, in the vicinity of 95th Street. The fire resulted in an explosion which injured three firefighters.Alaska: This afternoon the peace summit between the United States and Russia began, with both President Putin and President Trump meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.Analyst Comment: So far, the initial meeting appears to be amiable, and today's talks ended several hours early on positive terms. Immediately following the meeting, President Trump conducted a phone call to undisclosed leadership in Europe. Since these are closed-door deliberations, we'll have to wait until morning to determine how things went on the first day (unless there's some kind of unplanned announcement by the White House), but at the moment the general situation looks positive.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comment: When governments push their populations past the breaking point, things get ugly, and London is rapidly becoming the central focus point for understanding what happens when things come to a head throughout the western world. One woman with a meat cleaver who is at the end of her rope, with no options left, is not likely to result in any change, tactically speaking. Mass protest is unlikely to result in any change in this situation either. However, the rawness and grit of this incident is significant; bottom line, the British government does not know what generational anger they have stoked at this point.The Britannia Hotel is host to significant police activity, and has been turned into an urban fortress by the authorities seeking to protect the violent criminals inside. Roughly 1,000 migrants are being housed at this facility, many of which have long criminal records. British authorities keep shuffling the migrants around in an elaborate shell game, so that no one really knows for sure how many are in a Migrant Center at any given time. This also serves to prevent locals from building familiarity and starting to notice the same faces committing crimes over and over again. This site is also host to significant protest activity, but so far this Key Terrain has not been breached or vulnerabilities exploited. So far, most of the activities surrounding the migrant centers in and around London have been fairly low-intensity, but as more innocent people continue to be harmed, this will not last.Yesterday, London also announced the expansion of surveillance operations in the city. 10x surveillance vans equipped wit

Don't forget to check out our series "Welcome to the Crusades" and "Of This World."Danny and Derek's The Life of a Go-Go Boy album is shelved indefinitely. Meanwhile, in world news: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a U.S.-brokered peace deal (1:35); Israel prepares for an operation in Gaza City as it continues its search for countries willing to take in expelled Palestinians (8:36); Australia announces plans to recognize Palestine (12:59); Iran hosts an IAEA representative (14:58) as European states prepare to reimpose sanctions (16:45); the Thai-Cambodian border sees two new incidents (19:34); a Sudanese military leader meets with a Trump envoy (22:08); the president of the unrecognized state of Somaliland will reportedly visit the U.S. (24:12); the DRC-M23 peace talks appear to collapse (26:47); Trump agrees to a summit with Putin, leaving Ukraine and European leaders concerned, and Russia makes a breakthrough in the Ukrainian defensive line (29:19); a preview of the upcoming Bolivian election (34:55); Trump orders military force to be used against Latin American drug cartels (38:27); and the U.S. and China agree to extend their tariff détente (40:09).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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(Friday 08/15/25)Amy King and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. California will move forward with redistricting vote to counter Texas. Border Patrol agents stage show of force at Newsom event. Man fleeing what he heard as a Home Depot immigration raid killed on SoCal freeway. Hunter Biden gives blunt two-word response to Melania Trump threats of $1BIL defamation lawsuit. Dow set to open in record territory as Wall Street gets rate-cut fever.

Sound the Alarm on Rising Fascism: Masha Gessen and Jason Stanley, leading experts on authoritarianism, warn of attacks on DEI, trans bodies, civil rights, and higher education, and discuss the need for a bold vision of a multi-ethnic democracy. ARE YOU AUDACIOUS? SUPPORT OUR RESISTANCE REPORTING FUND! Help us continue fighting against the rise of authoritarianism in these times. Please support our Resistance Reporting Fund. Our goal is to raise $100K. We're at $35K! Become a sustaining member starting at $5 a month! Or make a one time donation at LauraFlanders.org/Donate Description: What will it take to reject fascism, before it's too late? Masha Gessen and Jason Stanley are two leading experts on autocracy, and they're sounding the alarm. They and their families have escaped totalitarian regimes and oppressive governments; today Gessen and Stanley are pulling back the curtain on the attacks against DEI, trans bodies, civil rights, higher education and more. Is authoritarianism here? Masha Gessen is an acclaimed Russian-American journalist, a Polk Award winning opinion writer for the New York Times and the author of "Surviving Autocracy" and “The Future is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia.” Forced to leave Russia twice, in 2024, a Moscow court convicted them, in absentia to eight years in prison for their reporting on the war in Ukraine. Jason Stanley is a best-selling author and professor whose books include “Erasing History” and "How Fascism Works". He recently left his teaching position at Yale University to relocate to Canada with his family; noting that he is a child of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany. In this historic conversation — the first interview between Gessen and Stanley — the two explore how to be bold in our movements and envision a multi-ethnic democracy. Plus, a commentary from Laura.“What I see now is this regime shifting the self understanding of America, from having these democratic ideals . . . God knows they've been imperfect, to a self identity as loving the United States because we've had these great men in our past, and we've conquered the West, and we can punch you in the nose. And that's not a democratic project. That's like what Putin is doing in Russia.” - Jason StanleyGuests:• Masha Gessen: Opinion Columnist, The New York Times; Author, Surviving Autocracy; Distinguished Professor, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY• Jason Stanley: Author, Erasing History & How Fascism Works; Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto Watch the special report released on YouTube; PBS World Channel August 15th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•. Special Report- Decades After Bloody Sunday, Is Trump Taking Civil Rights Back to Before Selma in ‘65?:  Watch,  Audio Podcast:  Episode, and Uncut Conversation with Kimberlé Crenshaw, AAPF and Clifford Albright, Black Voters Matter•. 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The host examines the internal struggle within the Democratic Party over their public stance on crime and immigration. Citing a CNN pollster, the host points out that Democrats are alienating voters by defending criminals and advocating for policies like sanctuary cities, leading to a significant drop in their approval ratings on crime. The host plays soundbites from leading Democratic candidates who prioritize protecting "undocumented residents" over citizens, highlighting the growing divide between the party's base and mainstream public opinion. The conversation then transitions to the high-stakes summit in Alaska between the President and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The host argues that the meeting is an attempt to repair a relationship that was damaged by fabricated "Russia collusion" narratives and unwarranted sanctions, which he claims were orchestrated by the deep state and Hillary Clinton's campaign. The host explains that Putin's presence on U.S. soil is a sign of immense trust, and the true purpose of the meeting is a deep-state-free conversation to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict

The host begins by addressing the Democratic Party's struggle with crime, citing a CNN poll that shows a significant gap in public approval on the issue between the current administration and the previous one. The host notes that Democrats continue to defend criminals and illegal immigrants, even as their own party's pollsters warn them it is hurting them electorally. The discussion then pivots to the highly anticipated summit between the President and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The host explains the strategic importance of the meeting, arguing it's an opportunity to correct historical wrongs, including the unjust sanctions and military buildup against Russia, which were based on fabricated "Russia collusion" narratives orchestrated by the previous administration. The host suggests that the summit is a high-stakes effort to prevent further conflict and that Putin's willingness to step on U.S. soil shows a remarkable level of trust in the President.

A discussion on the Democratic Party's struggle with public perception on crime and the truth behind the Russia-Alaska summit. The host cites a CNN pollster who advises Democrats to stop defending criminals, as their approval on the issue is significantly lower than Donald Trump's. The segment highlights how a focus on "undocumented residents" and sanctuary cities is hurting Democrats with the wider public, even as these stances win over the primary base. The hosts then transition to the highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. They delve into the history of U.S.-Russia relations, arguing that the entire "Russia collusion" narrative was a fabrication, from election hacking to the Alpha Bank server story. The host states that these lies were manufactured by Hillary Clinton's campaign and a deep state that sought to justify sanctions, military buildup, and a new Cold War. The segment posits that Trump is meeting Putin in person to offer a long-overdue apology and to have a conversation free from the deep state's surveillance and leaks, with the aim of de-escalating the conflict. The host also suggests that the President is pressuring Putin to de-escalate, while at the same time urging him not to react to provocations from other countries, specifically Ukraine.

This week's transcripts reveal a series of interconnected political events and commentaries, all framed as a battle against a corrupt "deep state." The host begins by celebrating the President's success in uncovering massive Social Security fraud, including payments to over 275,000 illegal immigrants and 12.4 million deceased individuals. This discovery is linked to a long-running political and legal battle to gain access to federal databases, which the host claims was deliberately blocked by bureaucrats to conceal the fraud. The discussion then shifts to the administration's aggressive stance on immigration, highlighting federal law enforcement actions in sanctuary cities. The host applauds the DC mayor's decision to end the city's sanctuary status and details a dramatic ICE raid outside a Gavin Newsom press conference in Los Angeles. The host argues that the Democrats' outrage over these events is a direct result of their reliance on illegal immigrants as a political base and their belief that federal laws do not apply to them. Finally, the host delves into the highly anticipated summit in Alaska between the President and Vladimir Putin. The host presents the meeting as a high-stakes effort to repair a relationship that was intentionally damaged by the "Russia collusion" hoax, which the host claims was orchestrated by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the deep state to justify sanctions and nearly cause a war. The host suggests the meeting is a "deep state-free" negotiation to de-escalate the conflict, apologize for past lies, and create a new financial partnership. The week's commentary concludes with an analysis of a CNN poll showing Democrats are losing public support on crime and a critique of Republican spending habits, all presented as evidence of a systemic political crisis that the administration is working to fix.

The host argues that the entire "Russia collusion" narrative was a fabrication, with fabricated evidence and data created by federal contractors hired by Hillary Clinton's campaign. The host claims that these lies were used as a pretext for war and to justify devastating sanctions on Russia's energy sector, which were signed by Donald Trump despite his knowledge of the hoax. This is why, according to the host, a historic and high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is taking place in Alaska, where the two leaders—whom the host calls the "biggest victims of the deep state"—can speak freely without fear of surveillance or leaks. The host details the economic consequences of the sanctions, arguing they crippled Russia's economy while providing cheap energy to China, a move they link to the previous administration's ties to China. The host suggests that the summit is a trade and financial negotiation aimed at ending these sanctions and creating a new economic partnership. The host acknowledges that Putin has gone too far in the conflict but believes the President is pressuring him to de-escalate and hold his fire against future provocations. The host concludes by stating that Putin's decision to travel to U.S. soil is an incredible test of whether the President has enough control over the deep state to ensure his safety

Does Putin love Russia? Is he an ideological man? As Pres. Trump and Pres. Putin meet in Alaska to negotiate a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, I speak with scholars of Russia to answer the above question and more.

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The Donald Trump Vladimir Putin summit is underway in Alaska. We hear from economic experts ahead of this important meeting .We examine what this means for both the Russian and the Ukrainian economies. Presenter Rahul Tandon also talks to guests from the US, Ukraine and Russia to assess what it means for the global economy.

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On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist and war correspondent Tom Mutch, author of The Dogs of Mariupol: The Invasion of Ukraine and the Future of War, joins the show to discuss his frontline reporting on the Russia–Ukraine war and the hard lessons of a conflict that continues to reshape global politics. We begin by revisiting the shocking first days of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, when many in Moscow and the West assumed Ukraine would collapse within days. Why did so many analysts underestimate Ukraine's resilience, and what explains the country's remarkable ability to withstand Vladimir Putin's assault? From there, we examine how the war has evolved between 2022 and 2025—highlighting acts of courage by Ukrainian civilians and soldiers, but also the immense human cost of the conflict. Tom reflects on mistakes made by Ukraine and the West, including the absence of a coherent U.S. strategy for aiding Kyiv, and whether Washington's focus has sometimes been more about weakening Russia than guaranteeing Ukraine's territorial sovereignty. We also address difficult questions such as the controversial defense of Bakhmut, whether Ukraine committed critical tactical errors, and what the future may hold: negotiations, diplomacy, or total victory. The conversation goes beyond Ukraine as well. We discuss the significance of Nagorno-Karabakh in understanding today's revived great-power politics, and how the war in Gaza has negatively impacted Ukraine, especially as Israel's actions have come under scrutiny and undermined U.S. moral credibility as an arbiter of the global order. Finally, Tom speaks to audiences split on the war—those skeptical of Ukraine's continued fight and U.S. military aid, and those who strongly defend Kyiv's efforts. While Mutch comes from a firmly pro-Ukraine perspective, he offers a nuanced and critical edge that challenges simplistic narratives on both sides of the debate. He also offers criticisms of the American right-wing's views on Ukraine, addresses controversies around the Azov Battalion and the cultural significance of WWII-era far-right figure Stepan Bandera in modern Ukraine, and more.

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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with David Kramer, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, and Serhiy Kudelia, Associate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University, about the high-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. With the meeting unfolding as the episode was recorded, they analyze the possible scenarios—from capitulation to a Minsk 3-style ceasefire to the status quo—and explore how each could impact Ukraine, Europe, and U.S.-Russia relations. They also examine the broader strategic goals at play, the political signals from Washington, and what history might teach us about moments like this.

Earlier this week we took a look at the stakes ahead of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska. Today, Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, the president of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute who has advised the White House, the State and Treasury Departments, and the Council of Economic Advisers on Russian economic sanctions and business retreats, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore how sanctions have crippled Russia's economy, leaving Putin with very few cards. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Trump Has the Upper Hand Going into His Meeting with PutinIn a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its FutureFirefighters contain most wildfires across Greece, but risk remainsGovernment makes relief measures top priorityAfter inking military pact, Turkey to provide Syria with weapons, trainingTurkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under signed MoU, source says

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