Podcasts about El Salvador

A special episode as part of WOLA's 2025 Human Rights Awards Month President Nayib Bukele's government has jailed nearly 2 percent of El Salvador's entire population—the highest incarceration rate in the world. Still, because violence has dropped sharply, political figures across Latin America speak about emulating Bukele's “security model.” But behind the videos of mega-prisons and tweets about plunging homicide rates lies a darker, less sustainable reality. In this WOLA Podcast episode, Adam Isacson speaks with Beatriz Magaloni (personal site / Stanford site), a political scientist at Stanford University and co-author (with Alberto Díaz-Cayeros) of a Foreign Affairs article published September 11, 2025: “Does the Bukele Model Have a Future?” Their conversation reveals what Magaloni calls “a system of state terror and resource extraction,” and explores why El Salvador's experiment in mass incarceration may ultimately collapse under its own weight. In fieldwork conducted since last year, Dr. Magaloni interviewed the families of hundreds of victims of the security crackdown, many aided by MOVIR, the Movement of Victims of the Regime, which WOLA is honoring with its 2025 Human Rights Award. “Our crime is to be poor,” families told her. Police and soldiers face monthly arrest quotas, Magaloni explains. Civilians can denounce neighbors by calling a hotline—and are sometimes paid $300 bounties. Poor Salvadorans, many in communities with little or no gang presence, end up seized and jailed in prisons like Izalco and Mariona, where conditions amount to systematic torture. This, Magaloni says, has turned the carceral system into “a machine that milks the poor.” Bukele's ongoing emergency decrees, renewed 42 times, now serve dual purposes: silencing critics and funding repression. Despite its popularity, Bukele's “model” rests on brittle foundations. Poverty remains over 30 percent and is not declining. The economy depends on remittances from abroad, not job creation. Corruption persists, while transparency laws and data access have been erased. Bukele's control of the media, polished propaganda videos, and rapid-fire social-media presence drown out criticism. Civil society's challenge, Magaloni argues, is to build equally powerful counter-narratives that humanize victims and expose hidden abuses. Drawing on decades of field research in Mexico and Brazil, Magaloni concedes that effective citizen security sometimes does require force, but points to past experiments that achieved short-term safety without repression, human rights abuse, or democratic dismantlement. These include efforts like community-based policing in Medellín or Rio de Janeiro's early UPPs, which showed progress before political will and funding eroded. Bukele “could have stopped six months in, admitted mistakes, freed the innocent—and he'd have deserved credit,” Magaloni says. “Instead, he institutionalized terror.”  

Tommy & Ben sound the alarm about how Trump is laying the foundation for war with Venezuela—breaking down the administration's justifications, what escalation could look like, and why attacking Venezuela won't solve America's drug problem. Then, they discuss the latest negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Trump's Gaza “peace plan,” Israel's treatment of activists arrested from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, an update from journalist Noa Avishag Schnall, who's currently sailing to Gaza with another flotilla, and the United States' unprecedented security agreement with Qatar. Also covered: how MAGA is advocating for an El Salvador-style judicial takeover, Russia's “hybrid war” on Europe and its shadow fleet of decrepit oil tankers, and the over-the-hill rock stylings of Argentina's embattled president, Javier Milei. Finally, Tommy speaks with Michael Froman, president of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Trade Representative under Obama, about Trump's trade “strategy,” the death of the rules-based system of global commerce, and why the humble soybean has become a flashpoint in the trade wars.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Note from James: Bill O'Reilly's new book, Confronting Evil, is both a history lesson and a warning. It's a study of the most destructive figures in human history—from Hitler, Stalin, and Mao to Genghis Khan, Caligula, and even modern evildoers like Putin and the cartels.When I first picked it up, I thought it would be about the past. But after reading it, I realized it's really about right now—about how evil mutates, reappears, and spreads when we stop paying attention.We talked about the psychology of evil, how it manifests differently in modern life, and why we all need to look inward at how we process fear and anger. The episode ends on a note of hope—but only if we're willing to face what's real.Episode Description:In this episode, James sits down with legendary journalist and author Bill O'Reilly to discuss his new book, Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst. Together, they explore how history's darkest figures—Hitler, Mao, Stalin, Putin, and others—reflect modern patterns of violence, polarization, and moral decay.O'Reilly draws from decades of reporting and war correspondence to explain the difference between “personal evil” and “collective evil,” and why societies collapse when good people stop paying attention.The conversation also looks at free speech, mental illness, the internet's role in radicalization, and why mercy for the guilty so often becomes cruelty to the innocent.What You'll Learn:The 15 most destructive figures in world history—and why their patterns are repeating today.The two types of evil: personal vs. collective.How technology and echo chambers amplify hatred.Why ignoring small evils allows larger ones to grow.How to recognize and contain evil in a free society.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] A Note from James: Introducing Confronting Evil[02:39] Are we living in a new age of violence or just a repeating cycle?[03:39] On partisanship, anger, and how fear disguises itself[04:57] Bill joins: marketing a book in the age of distraction[05:51] Why O'Reilly wrote Confronting Evil and how it differs from his “Killing” series[07:16] Putin, October 7th, and the eerie timing of the book's release[08:20] Why today's evil feels more personal than historic evil[09:39] Personal encounters with evil: chasing Ted Bundy[11:01] Witnessing atrocities: from El Salvador to Belfast[12:24] Could Hitler have been reasoned with? The psychology of the irredeemable[14:27] “Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent” — justice and accountability[15:36] The internet's role in radicalization and digital “clubs for evil”[17:00] Echo chambers, hate speech, and how the free world handles extremism[19:02] Why confronting evil matters in a “free” but apathetic society[20:00] The October 7th attacks and why O'Reilly opens his book there[21:22] “Queers for Palestine” and the IQ of modern activism[22:00] How ignorance and apathy breed delusion[23:00] When does “necessary evil” cross the line into tyranny? Augustus and strongmen[25:10] The psychology of dictators: no remorse, no redemption[26:11] The Constitution as an anti-authoritarian framework[27:50] Polarization, Portland, and the fight over federal authority[29:00] How democracies correct themselves—eventually[31:31] Data over ideology: why extremists are still a minority[32:04] Can AI detect future Hitlers?[33:28] Why people cheer for evil—and how to walk away[34:46] The 15 who made the cut: why some evildoers were left out[35:36] The drug cartels as modern-day mass murderers[36:29] O'Reilly's warning: mobilize the 85% before it's too late[36:54] Ending on hope—why good still outnumbers evilAdditional Resources

Monday, October 6th, 2025Today, a Trump appointed judge has blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Portland; a woman is shot by a federal agent in Chicago; the administration is deporting a journalist here legally to El Salvador; a Texas megachurch pastor has pled guilty to sexually abusing a child; Portland police are fighting back against the invasion and are being investigated by the Department of Justice; Department of Education employees had their out of office replies changed without permission to blame Democrats for the shutdown; Apple takes the ICE Block app out of its App Store; Casey DeSantis' non profit is under criminal investigation; the Trump administration is preparing to offer money to teenagers to self deport; an FBI agent has been fired for refusing to perp walk Jim Comey; journalists for three Alaskan newspapers quit after their stories about Charlie Kirk were taken down; Israel is accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in inhumane conditions; Sean Diddy Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison; and Allison delivers your Good News. 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Ian Reynolds is an expert in cryptocurrency and alternative investments With over 20 years experience in investment banking and foreign exchange markets, Ian is a leading expert in capital markets, specifically in foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, commodities and Bitcoin.#crypto #blockchain #IanReynolds All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ What we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Ian Reynolds01:20 How he ended up in Australia from the UK03:20 Foreign Exchange that has Changed05:55 PayPal & other Platforms catching users with lots of fees07:00 What are the Exchanges charging for Crypto Transactions08:00 Is your funds protected with Revolut09:30 Ian's own Crypto Journey12:45 El Salvador adopting Bitcoin14:50 Who is doing most of the Crypto Mining16:20 How do we get away from the FIAT System18:25 With all International Debts is that how they control leaders20:30 Who Created BRICS 22:55 Can we Tokenise Commodites to Control Prices24:04 The Danger of One World Currency25:50 Can we use Sovereignity to get a better system29:30 The Problems with the EU30:50 The EU could improve32:25 Meme Coins34:10 Is Cyrpto Gambling and most have no Utility35:40 The Diamonds manipulation36:20 Blackrock getting heavily Involved in Bitcoin37:40 Bitcoins Current Bull Run39:25 Will the Cycle be different this time because of the larger investprs41:30 Can Ai do Trading that will outperform humans43:15 Is there a chance that the internet is taken down45:30 Exchanges and Wallet recommendations46:15 Ensuring your Crypo is included in inheritance How to Contact Ian Reynoldshttps://suberia.capital/Facebook: Suberia Digital Currencyhttps://www.facebook.com/suberiadigitalcurrencyX (Twitter): Suberia Capitalhttps://x.com/SuberiaCapitalLinkedIn: Ian Reynoldshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-reynolds-fx-cap-mkts-btc/  All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠  

In this episode, Efrat sits down with Mike Peterson to hear the story of Bitcoin Beach from his perspective. Mike explains how a small surf town in El Salvador, El Zonte, became the birthplace of the first Bitcoin circular economy. What started with simple incentives for kids to stay in school and help their community grew into a model of financial inclusion that changed how families and businesses interact with money.Mike shares how Bitcoin adoption reshaped daily life during the COVID-19 crisis, when families depended on it for food and essentials. He describes how the local financial system evolved as people began saving for the first time, moving from a “live for today” mindset to understanding Bitcoin as digital gold. This shift brought new confidence, a sense of community empowerment, and real economic opportunities.The conversation highlights how Bitcoin Beach influenced tourism, attracted global investors, and inspired dozens of similar projects worldwide. Mike also reflects on El Salvador's unique position, its challenges with the IMF, and what it means for a country to pursue monetary independence. His story shows how grassroots adoption can spark broader change and why circular economies may be key to financial resilience in the future.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Efrat Fenigson:X: https://x.com/efenigson YT: https://www.youtube.com/@EfratFenigson Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: bitcoinbeach.comBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode: 00:00 How Bitcoin Beach began in El Zonte01:50 Life in El Salvador before Bitcoin adoption03:45 Why Bitcoin incentives mattered for local youth06:40 How COVID-19 accelerated Bitcoin use in the community08:28 The role of Bitcoin in helping businesses recover09:33 Building a new culture of saving through Bitcoin12:07 Bitcoin adoption beyond El Zonte13:26 The rise of Bitcoin tourism in El Salvador16:15 New circular Bitcoin economies around the world20:39 How the IMF views El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy23:49 Can the IMF pressure El Salvador to back down26:23 What freedom money means for everyday lifeLive From Bitcoin Beach

Chocan manifestantes y policías en centro de detención de Broadview."No tengo resentimiento": el periodista Mario Guevara llega a El Salvador tras ser deportado.Sean 'Diddy' Combs es sentenciado a más de cuatro años de prisión.Familiares de redada en McAllen, Texas, buscan a sus seres queridos y denuncian que “se los llevaron siendo inocentes”.ICE creará vigilancia permanente en las redes sociales.Gobierno de Trump ofrece $2,500 a menores inmigrantes si aceptan abandonar voluntariamente EE.UU.Trump le ordena a Israel detener los bombardeos en Gaza.Escucha de lunes a viernes el ‘Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna' con Elián Zidán. 

Yvette Borja participates in a virtual panel with Bernie Hammond and Kerry Maclean, hosted by International Allies Against Mining. They discuss how the Santa Marta 5 prosecution is an example of lawfare, or the weaponization of the legal system for political ends, critique Bukele's ongoing violations of due process norms through the state of exception, and note how the trials and retrials of environmental defenders in El Salvador is chilling speech and expression. To support the podcast, become a Patreon and get access to the #litreview, a bookclub for Cachimbonas: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

“Del embarazo a un cargo de homicidio”: María Hinojosa habla de su nueva investigación sobre la prohibición total del aborto en El Salvador

Sean Diddy Combs fue sentenciado a 50 meses de prisión y una multa de medio millón de dólares por un caso de transporte de personas con fines de prostitución. El rapero se mostró ante el juez arrepentido y aseguró que es un hombre nuevo. En otras noticias: La Corte Suprema emitió una orden de emergencia que detiene un fallo previo de un juez federal en California quien había calificado de ilegal la decisión de terminar con el TPS para Venezuela.Hamás declara que acepta parte del acuerdo de paz propuesto por el presidente Donald Trump, asegurando estar dispuestos a liberar a los rehenes vivos y entregar los cuerpos de los fallecidos. El periodista Mario Guevara fue deportado a El Salvador y aseguró que fue torturado emocionalmente durante su detención.Aumenta la tensión en Chicago por los operativos de ICE, las protestas continúan y así los enfrentamientos con las autoridades. 

Gobierno capitalino acusa intento de desestabilización en la marcha  Reabren circulación en Puente de la Concordia tras reparación  Bukele prohíbe lenguaje inclusivo en escuelas públicas de El Salvador  Más información en nuestro podcast

La Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador, principal gremio del país, anunció que trasladará su personería jurídica a otro país de la región, frente al hostigamiento que padece la prensa bajo el Gobierno de Nayib Bukele. En lo que va del año, decenas de periodistas partieron al exilio, asfixiados por las presiones y dificultades para reportar de forma independiente en el país centroamericano. Una necesidad urgente de trabajar sin limitaciones, ni presiones. Así describió la Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador (APES) sus motivos para partir al exilio. Denuncian que el Gobierno de Nayib Bukele les puso palos en la rueda no solo por no renovar sus credenciales, sino también por la reciente promulgación de la Ley de Agentes Extranjeros, que establece un impuesto del 30% a toda organización o persona sobre fondos o donaciones que reciban del extranjero, y que también impone la creación de un registro obligatorio al cual la asociación se negó. “Un miedo generalizado” Creada en el año 1936, la Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador denuncia que ejercer el periodismo en El Salvador hoy es solo comparable a tiempos de la guerra civil. RFI conversó con su presidente, Sergio Arauz. “En los últimos cinco años, se está experimentando un retroceso que solo es comparable con los años de la guerra civil. ¿A qué me refiero? A un miedo generalizado y un clima de temor y autocensura en todo el ecosistema de El Salvador. Hablamos de un aumento importante, de la duplicación de agresiones que registramos en 2024 en la Asociación de Periodistas. Pasamos de un poco más de 300 agresiones a 789 agresiones en todo 2024. No estamos contando el 2025”, explica Arauz. “Todos los indicadores que tenemos en la APES, a través de nuestro centro de monitoreo, indican no solo un número alto de agresiones, desde las más leves hasta las más graves, [sino también] desplazamientos forzados, visitas e intimidación de cuerpos de seguridad, perfilamientos y el uso del aparato judicial para intimidar”, detalla. “Seguir siendo referentes” desde el exterior Según Arauz, en lo que va del año, 43 periodistas salvadoreños debieron partir al exilio. En el último Índice Mundial de Libertad de Expresión publicado por Reporteros Sin Fronteras, El Salvador ocupa el puesto 135 de 180. “Tomamos esta difícil decisión de salir, de trasladar nuestra operación y nuestra personería para poder seguir siendo referentes, para seguir teniendo incidencia y para seguir, principalmente, prestando servicios de atención a los periodistas de El Salvador y a los periodistas en el exilio o en el exterior, que son salvadoreños”, indica Arauz. “¿Y qué servicios prestamos? Nuestro centro de monitoreo. Tenemos un número que está en nuestras redes sociales al que pueden seguir llamando. Tenemos una clínica de auxilios jurídicos que también sigue funcionando, y tenemos posibilidades de atención o de terapia psicoemocional, y la única forma que encontramos para seguir prestando es movilizando nuestra operación a un país seguro de la región”, señala asimismo. Arauz afirma que aún no develarán a qué país se trasladan, hasta no tener en mano todos los trámites legales que, asegura, ya están muy avanzados.  

This lecture looks at the evolution of Guantánamo Bay, first as a focal point of Haitian immigration in 1991 (Gitmo 1.0), to the more famous detention of terror suspects in 2002 (Gitmo 2.0), and back to immigration in 2025. We will explore how Gitmo 3.0 is probably already over, and how we were able to head it off so quickly through legal challenges. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the U.S. is “actively searching” for countries to accept migrants deported from the U.S., with both El Salvador and Rwanda under consideration. We will discuss how lessons from legal action around Guantánamo Bay might translate to other settings.This lecture was recorded by Clive Stafford Smith on 18th September 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Clive is the Gresham Professor of LawHe is the founder and director of  the Justice League a non-profit human rights training centre focused on fostering the next generation of advocates.  He also teaches part time at Bristol Law School and Goldsmiths as well as running a summer programme for 35 students in Dorset, his home. He has received all kinds of awards in recognition of his work, including an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for “services to humanity” in 2000. He has been a member of the Louisiana State Bar since 1984.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/guantanamoGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Con producciones de El Salvador, Panamá, Colombia, Guatemala, Argentina y Perú, entre otros países, el Latin American Film Festival se está proyectando en la Universidad de Adelaide y abre sus puertas a todos los amantes del cine en español.

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She was in labor, fainted, and woke up in handcuffs. In El Salvador, nearly 200 women have been incarcerated in the last 26 years after having obstetric emergencies, like miscarriages and stillbirths. Maria Hinojosa and producer Monica Morales-Garcia travel to the country to speak with women who have been incarcerated under El Salvador's anti-abortion laws, some of the strictest in the world. Through interviews, documents, and archival materials, this investigation paints a clear and disturbing picture of the women who suffer most when a country stretches the definition of abortion beyond its meaning and then bans them all without exception. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a founder treats AI like hiring Albert Einstein—brilliant, but useless without a clear brief? In this vivid conversation on The Proven Entrepreneur Show, host Don Williams reconnects with long‑time friend Rodolfo Salazar from San Salvador, El Salvador, and together they chart a journey that begins with surf breaks near Surf City, detours through global boardrooms, and lands on a playbook any growth‑minded leader can use today. You'll step into Rodolfo's world as he moves from early entrepreneurship to executive roles at Sprint, Telefónica, Microsoft, and Dell, then into the contact‑center universe with a major BPO that ultimately ties to Convergys—an experience that reveals how large‑scale service operations can transform a country's economy. When a values test at the top levels forces a hard choice, Rodolfo chooses character over comfort, exits the corporate ladder, and returns to building. That decision sets the stage for IdeaWorks, then a post‑pandemic rebirth as Q‑DOX (spelled Q‑U‑D‑O‑X)—a growth company designed for a world where change arrives faster than most leaders' planning cycles.Across the episode, Don and Rodolfo unwind a deeply practical theme: identity‑first AI. AI, Rodolfo insists, is not your identity; it's your instrument. He illustrates this with a memorable story: if you ask “Einstein” to bring you pupusas from Galerías del Escalón and give him no context (what a pupusa is, where the mall is, which route to take on Waze), you'll get clever nonsense instead of useful action. Leaders, he argues, must supply context, constraints, and clarity—precisely the same foundations they owe their teams. That mindset folds into a broader operating model: stop buying isolated tactics and start assembling a growth ecosystem that compounds—website and messaging, content engine, analytics, automation, and AI co‑pilots working in one feedback loop. Rodolfo is candid about the scars too: the time he tried to scale offices across multiple Central American countries at once. The “cookie‑cutter” expansion failed because every market carried different partners, people, and variables. The fix was counterintuitive but powerful—centralize what must be controlled, open commercial presence thoughtfully, and scale only what the system can sustain.If you lead a company—owner, founder, or top‑management—this episode will feel like a field guide. You'll hear how to bake a DNA of change into your culture so the brand evolves deliberately, not reactively. You'll come away with a leadership stance that AI can't replace: clarity in communication, empathy for customers and teams, and creativity born from trial and error. You'll also hear how E‑E‑A‑T‑style credibility—first‑hand experience, proof, and transparency—earns trust with customers and, increasingly, with the systems that surface your content. Along the way, Don and Rodolfo name‑check the places and forces that shaped the journey—El Salvador, Latin America, cross‑border work from the U.S. to Singapore, and the contact‑center industry's outsized role in lifting entire job markets—while weaving in cultural details that make the story human.Come for the origin story, stay for the operating system. If you've wondered how to harness AI without losing who you are—or how to build a growth marketing engine that keeps learning—this conversation delivers a rare blend of philosophy, playbook, and humility. Press play, and let two seasoned operators show you how identity guides strategy, strategy guides prompts, and prompts guide results.Entities & Mentions:Host: Don WilliamsGuest: Rodolfo SalazarCompanies: iDigital Studios, QDOX, Microsoft, Dell, Telefonica, Sprint

En este episodio abordamos el fallo que absolvió, por segunda vez, a los cinco líderes comunitarios de Santa Marta. Considerados presos políticos por Estados Unidos, pasaron ocho meses en prisión por una acusación que ya fue desechada dos veces, en medio de denuncias de que el caso se trataba de una criminalización de defensores del medio ambiente y los derechos humanos. También analizamos lo ocurrido en Costa Rica, donde el presidente Rodrigo Cháves logró frenar un intento de desafuero en plena antesala electoral de un proceso que tensiona la democracia costarricense.Además, revisamos tres historias clave de la región: la designación del Barrio 18 como organización terrorista por parte de Estados Unidos, las maniobras de compraventa de tierras en el lago de Ilopango vinculadas al clan Bukele y las alertas internacionales sobre la opacidad en el manejo del Bitcoin en El Salvador.El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. El editor es Nelson Rauda. La producción de sonido y música es de Omnionn. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 26 de septiembre de 2025.

RESOURCES- Join my high level Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com!- Want to be text friends and receive weekly inspiration? You can send JOY at +1 833 217 2760CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWelcome to today's episode of The Danette May Show, where we dive deep into the world of ancestral healing and the power of traditional folk herbalism. In this enlightening conversation, we sit down with Mars, a dedicated practitioner of Curanderismo, the ancient healing tradition deeply rooted in the wisdom of her Indigenous Nahuat Pipil ancestors from El Salvador.Mars shares her journey of the past five years, where she immersed herself in the teachings of various elders and traditions across Central and South America, honing her craft as a traditional folk herbalist. As a teacher, Mars is passionate about passing down the sacred knowledge she's gained, offering courses, workshops, and mentorships to her community.Throughout our discussion, Mars illuminates the importance of reclaiming our ancestral practices and embracing our heritage as a pathway to healing. She speaks to the innate healing abilities within each individual and the transformative power of connecting with the wisdom of our ancestors.Join us as we explore the profound insights and ancient wisdom with Mars, and discover how to awaken the power of ancestral healing in your own life.IN THIS EPISODE:(5:42) Talking about forgotten medicine(6:41) Mars shares how she saw her childhood and how it portrays now that she's older(9:47) What's Mars mission on this earth(17:43) Rituals for full moon and new moon Mars practices(21:09) How willing are we to see ourselves? CONNECT WITH MARSFollow Mars: @doseofdiosaLearn more about Mars and her mission here!

Joaquin Cordero is the Founder and President of Lumen, a communications company that provides creative and advertising services including media commercialization, 360-degree agency work, BTL, print, and point-of-purchase services. He founded Lumen in 2009 in Guatemala, expanding it into El Salvador and Honduras and serving both local and global brands. Joaquin has also founded over eleven companies, and serves in leadership roles in the Entrepreneurs' Organization, including Global Board Director and EO Global Chair-Elect. In this episode… Stepping away from the day to day demands of your own company can feel risky when growth and stability are on the line. Yet some of the most successful entrepreneurs insist that leading beyond their business creates new energy and ideas. How can taking on outside leadership roles actually spark innovation and strengthen resilience? According to Joaquin Cordero, a global entrepreneurial leader, dedicating time to serve in volunteer leadership opens doors to fresh perspectives and powerful relationships. He highlights how working with peers who run their own companies forces you to lead by influence and build trust instead of relying on authority. This approach has helped him foster a stronger company culture and inspire long term loyalty among his team. Joaquin's experiences prove that growth often happens when you challenge yourself beyond your own organization. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran speaks with Joaquin Cordero, Founder and President of Lumen, to talk about why stepping outside your business sparks innovation and resilience. They explore how serving in global leadership roles fuels personal and professional growth and how trust and collaboration transform company culture. Joaquin also shares lessons from navigating unexpected challenges and building long-term client relationships.

En este episodio de Dale Cuéntame con PattyAgosto Presenta, ella conversa con Maira Solórzano, líder salvadoreña dedicada a transformar comunidades en su país y en otras partes del mundo. Desde proyectos educativos y deportivos en El Salvador, trabajando en consulados en Estados Unidos y Colombia, hasta la reciente creación de Fundación Manos Solidarias en Miami, FL, Maira comparte su experiencia empoderando migrantes, ofreciendo asesoría legal digna y fomentando oportunidades de desarrollo.Un episodio inspirador sobre solidaridad, resiliencia y liderazgo comunitario. Comparte este episodio con inmigrantes latinos alrededor del mundo. Te aseguramos que los inspirará.Suscríbete visitando: dalecuentame.com

En este episodio seguimos con nuestra colaboración con El Futuro y compartimos las historias de Yudith y Sairy. Las dos mamás hablan de su experiencia criando a hijos con TDAH, respondiendo preguntas sobre cómo se sintieron, cómo enfrentaron las dificultades y lo que han aprendido sobre el diagnóstico y la manera en que su hijo lo vive. Sus historias reflejan determinación, valentía y esperanza en nuestras comunidades. Guest Bios Yudith es madre soltera de Honduras. Se mudó a otro país para darle una mejor vida a su hijo adolescente con TDAH. Aunque ha sido difícil adaptarse, sigue adelante con mucho esfuerzo y amor por su hijo. Sairy es madre de El Salvador y cría sola a su hijo con TDAH. A pesar de los problemas familiares, nunca dejó de buscar apoyo. Terminó un curso sobre TDAH y sigue aprendiendo para sentirse más segura y fuerte como madre soltera.  

En este episodio seguimos con nuestra colaboración con El Futuro y compartimos las historias de Yudith y Sairy. Las dos mamás hablan de su experiencia criando a hijos con TDAH, respondiendo preguntas sobre cómo se sintieron, cómo enfrentaron las dificultades y lo que han aprendido sobre el diagnóstico y la manera en que su hijo lo vive. Sus historias reflejan determinación, valentía y esperanza en nuestras comunidades. GUEST BIOS Yudith es madre soltera de Honduras. Se mudó a otro país para darle una mejor vida a su hijo adolescente con TDAH. Aunque ha sido difícil adaptarse, sigue adelante con mucho esfuerzo y amor por su hijo. Sairy es madre de El Salvador y cría sola a su hijo con TDAH. A pesar de los problemas familiares, nunca dejó de buscar apoyo. Terminó un curso sobre TDAH y sigue aprendiendo para sentirse más segura y fuerte como madre soltera.

In this episode, we unpack a bold monetary experiment unfolding in Prospera, a charter city on Roatán Island in Honduras, where Bitcoin isn't just legal tender—it's the unit of account. We explore how businesses there can keep books, pay taxes, and operate entirely in satoshis, eliminating dollar conversions and capital gains calculations that typically turn crypto transactions into accounting headaches. I compare Prospera's approach with El Salvador's, highlight the straightforward compliance model—a 1% revenue tax paid in Bitcoin—and explain why this is especially attractive for crypto-native companies, Lightning startups, international freelancers, and funds with Bitcoin treasuries.We also zoom out to the historical context, drawing parallels to Venice and Amsterdam—small, autonomous trading hubs that birthed major monetary innovations. I discuss Prospera's broader “Bitcoin district” vision—residency, company formation, and an ecosystem where Bitcoin is foundational—while acknowledging practical questions like volatility and adoption. Finally, I outline what to watch next: real business uptake, copycat jurisdictions, and how this experiment reshapes the global conversation about money. Whether bullish or skeptical, Prospera offers a rare real-world lab for testing a Bitcoin standard.-----PS This is AI generated episode, for search engine purposes. I hope you don't mind!To learn more about Bitcoin District Próspera, visit these websites:

In this episode we talk with podcaster, coach, and disciple maker, Tony Miltenberger. We talk about his new book, Wisdom in the Wound: How God Uses Your Past to Shape Who You're Becoming, exploring the themes of personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the importance of connection in our lives. We discuss how to live an interruptible life, the significance of coping mechanisms, and the power of sharing our stories. Our conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in relationships and leadership, the journey of understanding our wounds and gifts, and the importance of creating space for reflection and growth. Through practical insights and personal anecdotes, we encourage listeners to embrace their journeys and cultivate a life of purpose and connection. Tony Miltenberger is the founder of Follow2Lead Coaching. He is a veteran, podcast host, executive coach, author, and the associate pastor of disciple making at Centerville Grace Church. Throughout the years, Tony has traveled the globe taking deployments in Kuwait, El Salvador, and numerous marriage retreats throughout the US. He has consulted with churches in the deep south and multi-million dollar organizations in the Midwest. He has done hundreds of hours of pastoral counseling and executive coaching. Each conversation helps people uncover their true potential by taking a deep look at their past as well as their hopes for the future. He is genuinely curious and passionate about pursuing the mission of making disciples who make disciples. His proudest accomplishment is being the father to three amazing kids and being married to his high school sweetheart (Karen) for over 20 years.

¿Qué fue lo que más te impactó de su vida de valentía heroica? ¡Compártelo en Instagram y etiqueta a Juan Diego Network para que lo compartamos!Un sacerdote jesuita fue brutalmente asesinado junto a dos compañeros en un camino rural de El Salvador. Su crimen: vivir el Evangelio y defender la dignidad de los campesinos oprimidos. Su muerte, lejos de silenciar su voz, se convirtió en la chispa que encendió la conversión de su mejor amigo, el Arzobispo Óscar Romero, y cambió la historia de una nación. En esta Investigación abrimos el expediente del Beato Rutilio Grande para reconstruir los hechos de su martirio, analizar la evidencia de su fe valiente y descubrir por qué su fidelidad a los pobres fue una amenaza tan grande para el poder. Acompáñanos a investigar el caso del hombre cuya sangre clamó al cielo y despertó la conciencia de un futuro santo. Un podcast de Juan Diego Network

¿Qué fue lo que más te impactó de su vida de valentía heroica? ¡Compártelo en Instagram y etiqueta a Juan Diego Network para que lo compartamos!Un sacerdote jesuita fue brutalmente asesinado junto a dos compañeros en un camino rural de El Salvador. Su crimen: vivir el Evangelio y defender la dignidad de los campesinos oprimidos. Su muerte, lejos de silenciar su voz, se convirtió en la chispa que encendió la conversión de su mejor amigo, el Arzobispo Óscar Romero, y cambió la historia de una nación. En esta Investigación abrimos el expediente del Beato Rutilio Grande para reconstruir los hechos de su martirio, analizar la evidencia de su fe valiente y descubrir por qué su fidelidad a los pobres fue una amenaza tan grande para el poder. Acompáñanos a investigar el caso del hombre cuya sangre clamó al cielo y despertó la conciencia de un futuro santo. Un podcast de Juan Diego Network

Top Stories for September 23rd Publish Date: September 23rd From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, September 23rd and Happy Birthday to Ray Charles I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Gwinnett's Public Safety Festival set for Sept. 27 Duluth native Riona Harris returns to Gas South Arena as part of Disney On Ice's 'Jump In!' show Immigration board orders Mario Guevara's deportation All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG STORY 1: Gwinnett's Public Safety Festival set for Sept. 27 So, here’s the deal: the 16th annual Public Safety Fall Festival is happening September 27, and honestly, it sounds like a blast. Coolray Field’s the spot—10 a.m. to 2 p.m., if you’re marking your calendar. It’s not just another festival. It’s a chance to actually meet the folks who keep Gwinnett running—police, fire, EMS, even the sheriff’s office. Ever wanted to climb inside a SWAT truck? Or see a fire engine up close? Yeah, they’ve got that. Oh, and the Peach State Rodeo is back! Cops on motorcycles doing wild stunts? Yes, please. Food trucks, face painting, giveaways—what’s not to love? STORY 2: Duluth native Riona Harris returns to Gas South Arena as part of Disney On Ice's 'Jump In!' show Riona Harris is coming home. Duluth’s own, now 24, is about to skate onto the Gas South Arena stage—not as a kid at halftime, but as a pro. Disney on Ice’s “Jump In!” kicks off Thursday, Sept. 25, and she’s in it. Eight shows. Big deal? Oh, absolutely. Riona’s been skating since she was 8, dreaming of this moment since a Disney show she saw with her mom. Now? She’s living it. Polar bears, flying donkeys, Moana villagers—she’s all in. Catch her while you can. STORY 3: Immigration board orders Mario Guevara's deportation Mario Guevara’s life is hanging by a thread. A journalist, a father, a Gwinnett County resident—he’s now sitting in an ICE detention center, facing deportation to El Salvador. Why? For doing his job. For reporting on immigration raids. He’s been in custody since June, after being arrested while covering a protest. Charges? Dropped. But ICE swooped in, digging up a 13-year-old immigration case. His lawyers say he’s here legally, on a work permit, with a path to residency. ICE says otherwise. The ACLU calls it retaliation. Journalism groups agree. And now? He could be deported any day. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets STORY 4: It's that time again — Ghost Tours back in Lawrenceville  Downtown Lawrenceville’s about to get spooky—like, lanterns, ghosts, and bawdy songs kind of spooky. Aurora Theatre’s Haunted Happenings 2025 kicks off Sept. 19 and runs through Nov. 1, and honestly? There’s something for everyone. The Ghost Tour? A 90-minute stroll through the historic Square, packed with eerie tales and paranormal vibes. Feeling braver? The Haunted Cemetery Tour dives into one of the Southeast’s oldest graveyards—chilling stories included. For the grown-ups, there’s Brews & Boos (Oct. 3–30). Drinks, bawdy humor, and haunted history. Enough said. Oh, and don’t miss the Halloween Magic Show (Oct. 18) or the hilariously ridiculous 0.5K Fun Run (Oct. 11). STORY 5: Lawmakers urged to expedite move to new voting system Lawmakers looking to shake up Georgia’s voting system got an earful Thursday. The message? Hurry up—and don’t forget the money. Here’s the deal: a new law, pushed by Republicans, bans the QR codes used by voting machines to record votes. Starting July 1, poll workers need a new system. But what is it? No one knows yet. And, surprise, there’s no funding either. Election officials are stressed. Meanwhile, experts like UC Berkeley’s Philip Stark are calling for hand-marked ballots—cheaper, safer, and easier to audit. Georgia’s current system? Touchscreens, QR codes, and digital records. Stark says it’s flawed. Public opinion? All over the place. Some trust the system, others don’t. One speaker even forgot her point after four hours of debate. Next hearing? Oct. 2 in Covington. Stay tuned. STORY 6: Real work to find new GCPS superintendent begins The hunt for Gwinnett County’s next superintendent is in full swing, and, wow, it’s a process. Alma Advisory Group, the firm leading the search, says they’re listening—like, really listening. There’s a survey online (already 1,400+ responses), and community meetings are happening all over. They’re casual, no-pressure events with translators, childcare, and even a “come late, it’s fine” vibe. People are showing up, sharing what they want: honesty, transparency, someone who can unite a divided board. The job’s huge. Gwinnett’s the biggest, most diverse district in Georgia. No pressure, right? STORY 7: SEC Pipeline: Gwinnett Sending 7 Seniors to Top Softball Conference Every October, when the Georgia state softball tournaments roll into Columbus, Gwinnett County shows up—loud and proud. It’s not just a presence; it’s dominance. Last year? Five of the eight Class 6A teams were from Gwinnett. Add in private schools and other classifications, and the numbers are staggering. And it’s not just state titles. Gwinnett’s pipeline to the SEC is unreal. Nine former players are already on SEC rosters, and next year? Seven more seniors are heading to powerhouse programs like LSU, Florida, and Texas A&M. The county’s investment in youth sports, the coaching, the rivalries—it’s all created a softball factory. And now, the SEC is reaping the rewards. We’ll have closing comments after this. 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Cada 21 de septiembre las calles, redes sociales y florerías de América Latina se tiñen de amarillo, especialmente en Argentina, México, Chile, Bolivia, Perú y El Salvador. Te contamos la razón.

Gobierno australiano promete medidas drásticas contra el “shrinkflation”, te contamos de qué se tratan. Además, hablamos del nuevo reglamento escolar en El Salvador. Y te explicamos porqué cada 21 de septiembre las calles de varias ciudades de América Latina se tiñen de amarillo.

El nuevo Reglamento para la Promoción de la Cortesía Escolar impuesto por el gobierno de Nayib Bukele es un sistema de deméritos que busca que los estudiantes dejen de unirse a las pandillas. Expertos critican la efectividad de la medida y cuestionan la militarización de los jóvenes salvadoreños.

Roger and Daniela arrived in the U.S. in January, conditionally approved as refugees. Hours later, she was deported. Roger vanished. When Rights & Wrongs first aired this story in May, it traced how a Venezuelan millennial with no criminal record ended up detained in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act—a centuries-old wartime law now repurposed for mass deportations. In a stunning twist two months later, the Trump administration brokered a deal: 10 Americans held in Venezuela were exchanged for 252 Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador, including Roger. In this update, host Ngofeen Mputubwele recaps Roger's journey and speaks with him about what really happened inside El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. Roger Eduardo Molina Acevedo : Venezuelan citizen expelled to El Salvador Juan Pappier: Deputy Director of Americas at Human Rights Watch 

Título: Las puertas del infierno se han abierto contra el no arrepentido Texto Bíblico: Apocalipsis 8:13 - 9 Serie: El Rugido del León & la Victoria del Cordero Predicador: Pr. Javier Domínguez Fecha: domingo 21 de septiembre de 2025 Servicio Dominical Más información sobre nuestra iglesia y predicas en: graciasobregracia.org Síguenos en: Facebook: facebook.com/GSGorg Twitter: twitter.com/GSGorg Instagram: instagram.com/GSGorg Soundcloud: @GSGorg ⛪ «Gracia Sobre Gracia» es una Iglesia Bautista Reformada que predica la sana doctrina, teología reformada, en San Salvador, El Salvador. Nuestra enseñanza es bíblica y centrada en Cristo. Conoce más en: graciasobregracia.org Derechos Reservados © 2025

Nicaragua y Cuba fueron los primeros países de América Latina que lo reconocieron. A partir de ese año le siguieron todas las naciones sudamericanas, a excepción de Panamá que hoy en día no reconoce la existencia de un Estado palestino. En el contexto de un nuevo mapa político que surgirá tras la 80 Asamblea General de la ONU cuando Francia, Reino Unido y otras naciones lo reconozcan, la causa palestina es cuestionada por algunos aliados latinoamericanos del Estado palestino.  Prevista entre el próximo 23 y 29 de septiembre, la 80 Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas será un momento histórico que marcará la política internacional de Medio Oriente cuando unos diez países reconocerán el estado de Palestina: Francia, Andorra, Australia, Bélgica, Canadá, Luxemburgo, Portugal, Malta, Reino Unido y San Marino. Con esta acción serán 156 de 193 países en el mundo que lo reconocerán, un proceso que comenzó en noviembre de 1988 cuando el Consejo Nacional Palestino proclamó el Estado de Palestina desde el exilio, en Argelia. En ese año fueron 80 países, la mayoría de África y Asia que le otorgaron el reconocimiento. Entre ellos, había sólo dos latinoamericanos: Cuba y Nicaragua. Es recién, en 2005, que comenzó el reconocimiento, en cadena, por otras naciones sudamericanas empezando por Paraguay. Al día de hoy, el único fuera de la lista es Panamá. A diferencia de Europa, el apoyo de Latinoamérica a la causa palestina surgió en bloque porque recuerda el pasado colonial, una “fibra sensible en la historia del continente” de acuerdo con el  analista político Jorge Arias, director de la consultora Polilat. “Siempre estamos del lado de los débiles, del que nos consideramos nosotros mismos. Creo que fundamentalmente es una tradición latinoamericano que se ha ido acentuando: las cumbres latinoamericanas, las coordinaciones para los votos en las Naciones Unidas, eso ha sido generando una simpatía con la causa palestina, una causa de extrema debilidad frente al poderío militar israelí”, pero también influye el “poco interés” de Israel por América Latina, de acuerdo con el analista. A favor y en contra En el mapa politico actual no todo es unidad de cara a la nueva ola de reconocimientos del Estado palestino. Mientras la mayoría de los países latinos continúa con una postura de apoyo, mención especial a Chile, con la mayor diáspora palestina fuera de medio oriente, otros, como El Salvador, Guatemala, Argentina y Paraguay, quedan en una posición incómoda, con gobiernos expresamente alineados con Estados Unidos e Israel y dispuestos a votar en contra de apoyar la solución de los dos estados, como lo hicieron recientemente Argentina y Paraguay en la ONU. “Los países en general tratan de no tomar posiciones extremas coyunturales”, estima Arias. En el caso de El Salvador, su presidente, Nayib Bukele “que tiene un gobierno con una amplia mayoría parlamentaria, si él lo decidiera podría resolverlo”. “En el caso de Argentina me parece más complejo porque Javier Milei no tiene mayoría parlamentaria ni la va a tener aún cuando tenga un éxito contundente en las próximas elecciones en ese tipo de movidas”, explicó. En junio de 2025, Milei visitó Israel y en un discurso pronunciado en la Kneset, el Parlamento de ese país, apoyó la manera en que el primer ministro Benjamín Netanyahu despliega su ejército en la Franja de Gaza. Este 17 de septiembre, en Paraguay, Milei dijo, en referencia a este conflicto en Medio Oriente, que  “no son muchos los países que se plantan firmes del lado del bien y de la verdad en tiempos [en los que] gran parte de la comunidad internacional tiene la brújula moral desviada”. Jorge Arias concluye que es posible que desde Latinoamérica se emitan comunicados de adhesión o repudio en términos diplomáticos, pero difícilmente se tomarán medidas irreversibles contra el reconocimiento del Estado palesitno.

In this episode, host Jeremy Almond sits down with Mike Peterson, the founder of Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, and CK Snarks from the Human Rights Foundation to explore how Bitcoin is transforming lives at the community level and beyond.Mike shares the Bitcoin Beach perspective on how a small grassroot project in El Zonte grew into a movement that helped shape El Salvador's decision to make Bitcoin legal tender. What started with paying local youth in Bitcoin for community work turned into a living example of financial inclusion and a circular economy built on digital currency. For many who had no access to banking, Bitcoin became the first tool to save, plan, and participate in the global economy.CK adds the human rights lens, showing how activists around the world are using Bitcoin when traditional financial systems fail. From Venezuela to Ukraine, digital currency has provided a way to fund movements, access money across borders, and resist dictatorships. Together, the stories show that Bitcoin is not just an asset but a tool that empowers people where it is needed most.If you want to understand Bitcoin adoption from the ground up, this conversation gives you the Bitcoin Beach perspective: real people, real communities, and a clear look at how financial inclusion can begin with one small project. Subscribe, share with a friend, and let us know in the comments how you see Bitcoin shaping the future. And yes, surfing in El Zonte might just be part of the story.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Jeremy Almond and CK SnarksJeremy Almond - https://x.com/jeremyalmondJeremy Almond - https://www.youtube.com/@redefinedpodcast CK Snarks – https://primal.net/ckCK Snarks - https://x.com/ck_SNARKs Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: bitcoinbeach.comBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode: 00:00 Why Bitcoin matters for communities in El Salvador00:27 Is Bitcoin just for trading or a real paradigm shift?01:17 What does a circular Bitcoin economy look like?02:18 How Bitcoin Beach began in El Zonte03:02 Why the Human Rights Foundation turned to Bitcoin06:03 Why most of the world is excluded from banking10:59 How Bitcoin changes saving habits and education12:45 How Bitcoin helps activists survive under dictatorships19:33 Are banks starting to embrace Bitcoin adoption?21:39 Is Bitcoin the next major monetary paradigm shift?25:53 How can people get involved in Bitcoin adoption?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Juan Carlos RodriguezSpanish Service  Juan Rodriguez, who is from El Salvador, earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from JBU in 2006, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from University of Tulsa in 2008 and an M.S. in higher education and leadership from JBU in 2016. He worked at JBU for ten years, including as a professor of mechanical engineering, and most recently as Dean of Residence Life. It was during Juan's first semester at JBU that God saved him, so he wholeheartedly believes in the transformational power of Christian higher education. He currently works for Kawneer in Springdale, Arkansas, as an extrusion process engineer, and lives with his wife Lulu and three daughters, Emma, Valentina and Camila.

Mikkel Thorup shares how he built an 8-figure global real estate portfolio, lives in 9 countries, and helps investors create offshore wealth strategies.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show and founder of ExpatMoney.comMikkel shares his inspiring journey from being labeled with a “learning disability” and dropping out of school at 15, to traveling to 120+ countries, living in 9, and building an 8-figure international real estate portfolio.We cover:How to invest in pre-construction projects overseas for 30–50% appreciationWhy he prefers cash-based, expat-friendly markets like Panama & ParaguayThe risks and rewards of investing in Africa vs Latin AmericaHow to negotiate bulk deals with developers for better termsWhy Canada (and parts of the West) are “dumpster fires” for investorsHow to create a Plan B with offshore real estate, bank accounts & residenciesBuying property 100% in Bitcoin (including Panama's first BTC real estate deal)Why El Salvador, Paraguay & Argentina are emerging opportunitiesScaling with a family office model & property management partnersThe Expat Money Summit: October 10–12, 8,000+ attendees worldwide

Ralph welcomes Timothy Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) to speak about how federal workers across all government agencies are being unfairly denigrated and summarily fired by the Trump Administration to clear the way for corporate corruption. Plus, we are joined by Toby Heaps, Editor-in-Chief of “Corporate Knights” magazine to talk about the benefits of the cooperative business model over the corporate shareholder model.Timothy Whitehouse is executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Prior to joining PEER, he was a senior attorney at the Environmental Protection Agency and was head of the Law and Policy Program at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Montreal.The time to stigmatize federal workers is over. It's time to start rallying for unions for federal workers and what they do, and to support the idea that government plays an important role and that government (the civil service) must be as non-political as possible. Our country will be much better for it.Timothy WhitehouseThat's a good way to describe it: supersonic. We knew things were going to be really bad, but they are much worse than bad because there's no check and no balance on this President's madness. And some of the people and institutions we had hoped would stand up a little bit are collapsing one by one.Timothy WhitehouseOur foreign enemies could not have devised a better way to grind our system to a halt, and that's what's happening.Timothy WhitehouseToby Heaps is the CEO and co-founder of Corporate Knights, and Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Knights magazine. He spearheaded the first global ranking of the world's 100 most sustainable corporations in 2005, and in 2007 coined the term “clean capitalism.” Toby has been published in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Globe and Mail, and is a regular guest speaker on CBC.I think in the co-op movement, the biggest bugaboo holding it back (in North America, that is) is people's perception that it's not a significant force. And it is already a significant force. In many cases, we're not familiar that the company might be a co-op (such as Associated Press or Ocean Spray) but in the United States alone, the turnover of co-op enterprises sales in 2023 was $324 billion US. And so, it's a significant part of the economy already.Toby HeapsI can't underline enough that if you care about a sustainable economy that works for people and planet, that the operating model is not just the clean economy (the environmentally friendly economy), it's the cooperatively-run economy.Toby HeapsThe principal obstacle to co-ops is the inadequate engagement of consumers to know about the huge benefits— to control the local economy from multinational corporations (absentee), who are pulling strings in ways that are very damaging, and basically to assume the purchasing power of the consumer.Ralph NaderNews 9/12/2025* Several major stories surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case have emerged in the past week. First, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a note written by President Trump to Epstein included in the latter's “birthday book” from 2003. In this note, Trump refers to Epstein as his “pal” and writes “May every day be another wonderful secret," according to Reuters. Trump has denied that this letter even existed, going so far as to sue the Wall Street Journal for defamation over their reporting in July. Trump continues to deny that he wrote the letter, though his signature is a perfect match, and he has sought to tamp down the matter, calling it a “dead issue,” per NBC.* In Congress, Republican allies of Donald Trump are seeking to quash the Epstein issue as well. On Tuesday, Republicans on the House Rules Committee “shot down a bid to put the Epstein Files Transparency Act—which would compel the Justice Department to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein—to a floor vote,” in an 8–4 party-line vote, the New Republic reports. However, despite this setback, dissident Republican Thomas Massie continues to press the issue. Speaking about the birthday note, Massie said “It's…indicative of the things that might come out if we were to release all of the files…embarrassing, but not indictable. And I don't think avoiding embarrassment is a reason to avoid justice,” per CNN. Massie added in an interview on ABC that "I think it's going to be embarrassing to some of the billionaires, some of the donors who are politically connected to [Trump's] campaign. There are probably intelligence ties to our CIA and maybe to other foreign intelligence." Democrat Ro Khanna insisted in this same interview that he and his allies, including Massie, will be able to pull together a House majority of 218 members to force a vote on releasing the files.* Our final Epstein story for the week concerns James O'Keefe. Former leader of Project Veritas, O'Keefe continues to carry out far-right hidden-camera sting operations. In a rare move targeting conservatives, O'Keefe engineered a date between Joseph Schnitt, a deputy chief of staff at the Office of Enforcement Operations at DOJ, and an operative in his employ wherein Schnitt admitted that the Trump administration will “redact every Republican or conservative person in those files, [and] leave all the liberal, Democratic people.” In this video, Schnitt also implies that Epstein's lieutenant, Ghislaine Maxwell was relocated to a lower security prison to “keep her mouth shut,” as part of a deal with the government. This according to the Hill. One should certainly take revelations from O'Keefe with a heavy dose of salt, but these troubling comments should also raise suspicions about the government's possible plans to manipulate information related to this case for political ends.* Aside from the Epstein affair, the Trump administration continues to issue destructive policy directives in all directions. AP reports the federal Department of Transportation has scrapped a Biden-era rule that required airlines to “compensate stranded passengers with cash, lodging and meals for flight cancellations or changes caused by a carrier.” This rule, which sought “compensation starting at $200…[and] as high as $775…for delays of nine hours or more,” was consistent with European aviation consumer protections. Unsurprisingly, airlines – represented by lobbyists in the employ of the industry trade group Airlines for America – bitterly resisted the rule and celebrated the administration's abandonment of this basic consumer protection. The Biden Transportation Department had also been weighing rules that would have required airlines to provide, “free rebooking on the next available flight, including flights on rival airlines, as well as meals and lodging when passengers are stranded overnight.”* At the same time, the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission is abandoning its rules banning noncompete clauses for employees. An eye-popping 1 in 5 workers are bound by noncompetes, approximately 30 million Americans, and experts estimated that banning such clauses could boost wages to the tune of nearly $300 billion per year and help create 8,500 new businesses, per NPR. The FTC voted 3-1 to vacate its defense of the rule, with Chair Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak, both Republicans, issuing a joint statement. Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the lone remaining Democrat on the commission after Trump purged the FTC earlier this year, voted no.* Turning to foreign affairs, the Guardian reports two ships in the Gaza aid flotilla have been struck by drone attacks while docked in Tunisia. The first struck the Family Boat, which carries activist Greta Thunberg, though she was not on board at the time. The second struck the Alma, a ship bearing British flags while docked in the port of Sidi Bou Said. In a video, one can see, “a luminous object hitting the boat and fire erupting on board.” Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, is quoted saying, ‘‘Authoritative sources suggest the attack involved an incendiary grenade, wrapped in plastic materials soaked in fuel, which may have ignited before even hitting the vessel.” These attacks come amidst a renewed Israeli bombing campaign against its neighbors, including bombing the Qatari capital of Doha and the Yemeni capital Sanaa. Trump says he is “very unhappy” about the strikes; Israel's ambassador to the United States however says the world will “get over it.” This from Al Jazeera.* Meanwhile, Drop Site is out with yet another bombshell report, this time on Israel's propaganda push to cover up the scale of the hunger crisis in Gaza. According to this report, the Netanyahu government signed a previously unreported $45 million deal with Google to push false propaganda through the massive platform. One video, viewed more than 6 million times, asserts “There is food in Gaza. Any other claim is a lie.” Israel also reportedly paid $3 million for an ad campaign on X, formerly Twitter, and another $2 million on a French platform called Outbrain. This report also cites other examples of Israeli propaganda campaigns in recent years, including against UNRWA and regarding the illegal strikes in Iran.* In more positive news, the pro-Palestine campaign in Hollywood continues to grow. This week, Variety reports a group of over 3,900 filmmakers, actors and other industry professionals signed a new pledge to boycott working with “Israeli film institutions and companies that are ‘implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.'” This group includes many household names, such as Mark Ruffalo, Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Glazer, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Emma Stone, Boots Riley, Ayo Edebiri, and many, many more. The list continues to grow as this pledge circulates. According to the Hollywood Reporter, this campaign is led by Film Workers for Palestine, which explicitly modeled their strategy after Filmmakers United Against Apartheid. That group, founded by eminent filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, demanded that the film industry refuse distribution in apartheid South Africa.* Beyond Israel/Palestine, events are rocking Nepal, the small Himalayan nation that lies between India and China. The BBC reports “Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday. The prime minister resigned as politicians' homes were vandalised, government buildings torched and parliament set ablaze. Twenty-nine people have died since Monday.” The "Gen Z" youth groups leading the protests have distanced themselves from these acts of destruction, claiming their movement was "hijacked" by "opportunists". Nepal's military has been deployed in the capital of Kathmandu in an attempt to restore order and enforce a curfew. The government of Nepal, led by now-ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, sought to cultivate a closer relationship with China to offset Nepal's historical dependence on India. For the time being, China seems to be taking a wait and see approach to the situation in Nepal, with foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian calling for all parties to “properly handle domestic issues and restore social order and national stability as soon as possible,” per the South China Morning Post.* Finally, Democracy Now! reports that in an apparent fit of retaliation, the Trump administration is now threatening to redeport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the American green card holder recently returned from his wrongful deportation to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. This time, instead of sending him to El Salvador, the government plans to send Garcia to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. Garcia had previously expressed fear of being deported to Uganda. This move would surely be punitive, capricious and just plain bizarre, but that is hardly a deviation from the course of the Trump administration. We express solidarity with Garcia, who stands practically alone against the juggernaut of the United States' deportation apparatus.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Jimmy Mellado leads Compassion International, a global, church-driven ministry serving children in poverty across 29 countries. Born in El Salvador (full name: Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado), he grew up across Latin America and Asia, ran decathlon at SMU, and later represented El Salvador in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. His life and leadership are anchored in faith, family, and a deep conviction that true impact starts with who we're becoming—then flows into what we do. In this episode, Brad sits down with Jimmy at Compassion's global ministry center in Colorado Springs for a candid conversation about identity, calling, technology, and the local church. Jimmy shares formative stories from his childhood and athletic journey, the moment he sensed a calling to serve the church after the Olympics, and the identity wake-up that led him to embrace his heritage.  He talks about following Wess Stafford as CEO, why Compassion is first a church-equipping child discipleship organization (sponsorship is the funding mechanism, not the identity), and how the ministry is modernizing—moving to the cloud, piloting secure, real-time communication, and using AI to protect children online. Along the way, Jimmy offers grounded wisdom on leadership burdens, character, and doing God's work without sacrificing God's work in you. “Let's not do God's work in ways that hurt His work in us.” – Jimmy Mellado “His yoke is easy and His burden is light—so if it's heavy, who made it heavy?” – Jimmy Mellado “Special gifts can take a leader places where the absence of character won't let them stay.” – Jimmy Mellado This Week on The Wow Factor: Jimmy's upbringing: born in El Salvador, moving 40+ times as his engineer father built infrastructure across the developing world Early faith formation: parents as his “first pastors,” family as his first church while on the move Track to the Olympics: SMU scholarship and competing for El Salvador at the 1988 Seoul Olympics A calling in Seoul: witnessing church revival in South Korea and returning with a mission to serve the church Identity moment: embracing “Santiago” and his Latino heritage after being told “you don't count”—and how God used it to realign his calling Friendship with Wess Stafford and the path to leading Compassion What Compassion is: a church-equipping, child-discipleship ministry (sponsorship fuels the work but doesn't define it) The need right now: millions registered, hundreds of thousands awaiting sponsors—why the gap matters at the child level Modernizing at scale: retiring custom code, moving to cloud platforms, and building for quality, security, and growth Pilots in Peru and Ghana: secure, real-time communication among sponsors, children, and local church leaders Safety by design: using AI to flag inappropriate content and grooming language to protect kids A pastor's six-hour drive in Togo to make the plea: “Let me thank our sponsors and tell the story of impact.” Leadership and soul care: trading anxiety for gratitude, resisting the urge to carry what only God can carry Being vs. doing: why who you're becoming is the most important contribution you'll ever make Jimmy Mellado's Word of Wisdom: Become first, then do. Stay rooted in Christ, invite trusted voices to speak truth, and steward your assignment without making it heavy. The most enduring impact isn't what you accomplish—it's the person you're becoming as you walk with God. Connect With Compassion Compassion's Website Compassion's YouTube Compassion's Facebook Compassion's Instagram Compassion's LinkedIn Jimmy's LinkedIn Connect with The Wow Factor:   WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn    Brad Formsma on Instagram    Brad Formsma on Facebook    X (formerly Twitter)   

President Trump sparks outrage with an AI meme and threats of a “war” with Chicago as his administration readies a 30-day immigration enforcement surge in sanctuary cities. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashes with Democrats in a combative Senate hearing over his vaccine rollbacks, as President Trump defends his embattled HHS secretary. CBS News changes its editorial policy after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accuses the network of deceptively editing remarks about accused MS-13 trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose deportation battle now stretches from El Salvador to Eswatini. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. BAU: Go to https://BAUmovie.com to watch the Artist of war trailer and learn more.

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Criticism of JB Pritzker (Governor of Illinois):The speakers argue that Pritzker downplays violent crime in Chicago despite high murder rates. They compare his leadership to officials in Mexico who claim progress while cartels commit violence unchecked. Broader critique of Democrats:Democrats are portrayed as favoring criminals over victims, ignoring rising crime, and pushing policies that weaken law enforcement. The conversation frames them as ideologically extreme and out of touch with public safety concerns. Midterm election outlook (2025):The senator and host discuss Republican opportunities in upcoming elections. They note Democratic fundraising strength but also claim voters are increasingly frustrated with crime and safety issues, which could benefit Republicans. The “Clean DC Act”:The senator introduces legislation to roll back a 2022 D.C. law that reduced penalties for violent crimes. The bill is framed as a test of whether lawmakers side with “criminals or citizens.” Rumors about President Trump’s health:A viral social media claim suggested Trump was dead or incapacitated because he wasn’t seen for a few days. The speakers mock Democrats and the media for allegedly celebrating or hoping it was true. Trump himself is quoted dismissing it as “fake news.” Drug cartels in the U.S.:The conversation highlights a DEA operation in New England that arrested 171 members of the Sinaloa cartel. They emphasize the cartel’s national reach, its trafficking of fentanyl, and the dangers counterfeit pills pose to young people. The epidemic of fentanyl deaths is portrayed as a direct result of “Democratic open border policies.” Military and foreign policy against cartels:The senator describes U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and Central America targeting drug traffickers, including deploying stealth jets and naval ships. He recounts visiting prisons in El Salvador housing violent gang members to illustrate cartel influence in U.S. communities. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the Menendez parole denials and a rare U.S. screwworm case. California's board denied Lyle and Erik at their first parole hearings last week. We'll explain the process and why commissioners said no.  We also cover the confirmed New World screwworm infection in a Maryland traveler returning from El Salvador.  What it is, how it spreads, and what officials say about the risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March, as part of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, the United States sent more than 250 migrants, the majority being Venezuelan nationals, to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, a megaprison often referred to by its Spanish acronym, CECOT. In July, four months later, the men from Venezuela were released to Venezuela as part of an international prisoner swap. U.S. officials acknowledged in court that many of those sent to CECOT had no criminal record. The Washington Post interviewed 16 of the men, providing the fullest account yet of the treatment and conditions inside CECOT. That includes Roger Molina, a food delivery driver and aspiring soccer player who had been conditionally accepted into a State Department resettlement program for refugees.Today, Samantha Schmidt, The Post's Bogotá bureau chief, shares Molina's story and what she and her colleagues learned about the difficult conditions inside CECOT, a secretive prison where inmates are denied access to lawyers and almost all contact with the outside world. Today's show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks also to Helena Carpio, Christine Armario, Maria Paul and Teo Armus. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

1. Trip Recap & Foreign Relations El Salvador:Cruz praises President Nayib Bukele for drastically reducing homicide rates by aggressively targeting gangs like MS-13 and 18th Street. He contrasts El Salvador’s success with U.S. crime and immigration challenges. Panama:He toured the Panama Canal and highlighted U.S. concerns about China’s growing influence there, including ports, bridges, and tunnels near the canal. Cruz warns that China could disrupt canal traffic in a future conflict, threatening U.S. national and economic security. Mexico:Cruz met with senior Mexican officials (Foreign Secretary, Defense Secretary, Agriculture Secretary). He urged cooperation on border security and dismantling drug cartels, stressing Trump’s policies and a reported 99% drop in illegal border crossings. Mexican leaders, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, rejected U.S. military involvement, citing “sovereignty.” Cruz compared Mexico’s stance to El Salvador’s crackdown and Colombia’s Plan Colombia (early 2000s), arguing that success requires political will. He warned that if Mexico refuses, the U.S. may still act militarily against cartels under Trump’s leadership. 2. Domestic Politics & Crime Cruz and Ferguson shift focus to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, criticizing him for downplaying crime in Chicago. Cruz cites statistics on Chicago’s murder rate (highest in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years) and argues Democrats prioritize criminals over victims. He frames Democrat policies in Illinois, California, and nationally as failures comparable to Mexico’s refusal to confront cartels. 3. Broader Political Commentary Cruz claims Democrats have become the “party of criminals,” siding with offenders over law-abiding citizens. He notes polling showing Americans are highly concerned about crime in cities. Discussion touches on 2025 midterm elections: Republicans may benefit from Democrat extremism. But Cruz worries about a GOP “enthusiasm gap,” citing a special election loss in Iowa. He stresses the need for Republican voter turnout despite Trump’s early policy “successes.” Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court Ruling on DEI Grants The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to terminate $783 million in NIH diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related grants. The decision centered on jurisdiction — the Court found that lawsuits over federal contracts must be filed in the Court of Federal Claims, not in district court. Justice Amy Coney Barrett cast the swing vote: siding with conservatives to block the payouts but with liberals on preventing reinstatement of the DEI guidance policy. Conservatives framed this as a victory against what they see as “ideological” grants, while critics warned of reduced research support. Corporate “Woke” Backlash — Cracker Barrel Example Discussion shifted to Cracker Barrel’s rebranding effort that downplayed its nostalgic Americana imagery. The company faced backlash, similar to Bud Light and Target controversies, leading to stock declines. After pressure from customers, investors, and even Donald Trump’s public comments, Cracker Barrel reversed course and reinstated its traditional branding. This was framed as an example of market-driven resistance to corporate progressivism. Senator’s Latin America Trip (El Salvador & Panama) The speaker described travels to El Salvador, highlighting improved safety under President Nayib Bukele. This led to “reverse migration,” with Salvadorans abroad expressing interest in returning. In Panama, focus was on the Panama Canal’s strategic importance and concerns about Chinese control over ports, infrastructure projects, and canal-adjacent facilities. The senator warned that in the event of a U.S.–China conflict, Chinese influence in Panama could threaten U.S. economic and military logistics. He urged Panamanian officials to push out Chinese companies and secure the canal with U.S.-aligned interests. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. El Salvador’s CECOT Mega-Prison for Gang Members Senator Cruz describes his recent visit to El Salvador, where he toured the CECOT (Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo) prison. The prison was built to house up to 40,000 of the country’s most dangerous gang members (MS-13, Barrio 18). Conditions: Cells hold 100 prisoners each, with bunk beds stacked four levels high. Prisoners are locked in cells 23 hours a day, with 1 hour allowed for exercise and religious instruction (both mandatory). No cellphones—blocked with jammers, with heavy fines for carriers if a call gets through. Monitored constantly by guards with machine guns and 24/7 lighting. Cruz compares it to U.S. prisons, noting it is much harsher and more controlled. He highlights the dramatic drop in El Salvador’s homicide rate (down ~98%), attributing it to President Bukele’s crackdown and mass incarceration of gang members. He even interviews an MS-13 member from Texas who admitted to murder in El Salvador and hinted at crimes in the U.S. The inmate expressed regret about his son possibly joining a gang but acknowledged that El Salvador’s new security situation made that less likely. 2. Panama Canal and Chinese Influence Cruz also traveled to Panama, where he toured the Panama Canal and met with government officials. He emphasizes Panama’s strategic importance to U.S. national security and commerce. Concerns raised: Chinese companies control key infrastructure near the canal, including ports, a bridge under construction, and a metro tunnel project. Cruz warns this could give China leverage to disrupt U.S. military and commercial shipping if conflict arises (e.g., over Taiwan). He pressed Panamanian officials to remove Chinese control and noted ongoing negotiations to transfer two Chinese-run ports to a U.S. consortium. He frames this as a matter of U.S.–Panama shared interest: Panama also risks economic and security harm if China can choke canal operations. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cruz’s Visit to El Salvador Cruz is in El Salvador meeting with President Nayib Bukele, government officials, U.S. military, and embassy staff. He describes dramatic changes in safety under Bukele’s leadership—highlighting the crackdown on gangs, mass arrests of MS-13 members, and construction of a mega-prison. Cruz emphasizes the murder rate dropping from the highest in the world (100 per 100,000 in 2015) to 1.9 per 100,000 in 2024, a 98% decrease. He contrasts Bukele’s tough-on-crime approach with U.S. cities that, in his view, are paralyzed by progressive policies. Cruz stresses that security improvements are also prompting reverse migration: Salvadorans in the U.S. are reportedly returning home. MS-13 and U.S. Politics They discuss Kamar Abrego Garcia, an MS-13 member from Maryland involved in human trafficking and domestic abuse, who is facing deportation. Cruz criticizes Democrats, particularly Senator Chris Van Hollen, for being sympathetic to such individuals instead of supporting law and order. This segment is framed as an example of Democrats prioritizing criminals over public safety. Cracker Barrel & “Go Woke, Go Broke” Cruz and Ferguson mock Cracker Barrel’s recent rebranding decisions, claiming the company abandoned its traditional customer base for “woke” marketing strategies. They compare the backlash to similar situations with Bud Light and Target, noting plummeting stock prices and customer revolt. Cruz highlights investor warnings that leadership ignored, framing the reversal as a victory for conservative consumer pushback. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.