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Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: Why Industrial Cyber Risk Is Escalating (And How To Stop It)Pub date: 2026-09-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis highlight episode pulls the sharpest moments from past conversations into one continuous argument about why industrial cyber risk keeps escalating and why so many programs stall before they start. Craig Duckworth and Dino Busalachi open with a number that should stop any executive team cold: one manufacturer lost roughly $500 million in valuation inside 60 hours, and that loss had nothing to do with lost production. From there the conversation gets practical. They explain why a plant floor security program cannot be run entirely from the data center, why asset inventory and communication flow mapping must come before any discussion of segmentation, and what distinguishes warranted traffic from unwarranted traffic within a control system environment. Jim Cook joins to break down the difference between a flat network and what the team calls a super flat network, where drives, flow meters, robots, and business systems all share the same space. Together, they make the case that zero trust in operational technology must be built from the bottom of the stack upward, using what they describe as the bucket approach, rather than layered over the plant with enterprise tooling that nobody on site knows how to operate. The episode closes on ownership: who is accountable, who the plant manager actually trusts, and why the people who design and build the machines belong in the room from day one. If you are responsible for production uptime and for protecting the assets that create it, this one is a fast tour of the decisions that matter most.Chapters:(00:00:00) A $500 Million Valuation Loss In 60 Hours(00:01:00) Why Industrial Cyber Risk Is More Urgent Right Now(00:03:00) Why IT Cannot Secure The Plant Floor Alone(00:05:00) Asset Inventory And Communication Flows Come First(00:07:00) Building A Defensible Architecture In OT Environments(00:09:00) Flat Networks Versus Super Flat Networks(00:11:00) The Bucket Approach To Segmentation(00:14:00) Vetting A Cybersecurity Partner The Right Way(00:16:00) Tabletop Exercises With The Executive Team(00:19:00) Who Actually Owns Industrial CybersecurityLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. In a news conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites in the face of this threat. We get the view from Paris.Also on the programme: why are attacks against LGBT people in Turkey intensifying?Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, stands by claims that the King told him she would be forgotton "soon enough".And we explore how science fiction writers anticipated artificial intelligence.

Sept 17, 2026 – Escalating wars and supply disruptions are fueling a major commodity boom that could last into the 2030s, says well-known global forecaster Martin Armstrong in today's exclusive interview with FS Insider. Martin provides his big picture...

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Tech leaders, including the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, are calling for a slowdown of the development of generative artificial intelligence. This comes after an Anthropic researcher resigned over concerns that AI's rapid development threatened human existence, and nearly 1,400 AI workers signed an open letter calling for government oversight of their industry. We'll talk about where this tech — and its regulation — stands, and unpack the latest AI developments shaking up Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can name the wound. You can trace it back to where it started. So why does the same nerve still get hit, and why do you still react the same way?In this solo episode, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Todd Creager talks about a pattern he sees often in his practice: people who have spent years in therapy, who understand their childhood and their patterns, and who still get flooded when their partner touches a sore spot. Todd is clear that understanding yourself is worth doing. His point is that it isn't enough on its own.He walks through the internal family systems (IFS) model and the parts most people are living with without realizing it. The exiled parts carry the old wounds. The managers keep those wounds at a distance so you can function and succeed. The people-pleaser works to make sure people like you, because the exiled part never felt good enough. The firefighter shows up when something gets too close to the wound and puts out the fire however it can, through spending, food, escape into a device, or an affair.Todd explains why traditional talk therapy tends to stay inside the narrative of your story and your history, while your parts live somewhere else entirely, in your body and your nervous system. A five-year-old carrying "I'm not safe" does not respond to hearing the reason it feels that way. It responds to being found and witnessed by Self, the part of you with the capacity to be calm, curious, compassionate and present. Protectors don't step aside because they've been analyzed. They step aside when they trust that Self can handle what's underneath.Drawing on his years teaching students about attuning to children, Todd makes the same case for attuning to your own parts. Talking about a part is not the same as being with one.If you've done the work and you're still stuck, Todd's message is that the problem was never your effort. Comment or reach out if this sounds like your experience. There is hope, and IFS is a vehicle that carries it. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

Being kind at work is easy when things are going well. Smiling, saying thank you, listening, remembering birthdays. The real test is what you do when there is a problem, a conflict, or a disagreement. This episode is a self-assessment. Twelve everyday workplace moments that look polite on the surface and cost someone else something real. Escalating to a manager before ever telling the colleague what the problem is. Staying silent in a meeting, then criticizing the decision privately afterward. Calling someone disrespectful instead of naming the behavior. Saying yes when you mean no. Redoing a team member's work instead of telling them what to change. The pattern underneath all twelve is the same. Avoiding an uncomfortable conversation feels like kindness to the person doing the avoiding, and transfers the cost to someone else in the form of lost information, lost time, lost reputation, or a lost opportunity. Here is the test: if your discomfort leaves someone else worse off on information, time, reputation, or opportunity, that is not kindness. Go through the twelve. For each one, decide honestly whether you are being kind or protecting your own comfort. Then pick one to change this week. Key takeaways Kindness measured in easy moments is worthless as a measure. What counts is how you behave when something is wrong. Avoidance is not neutral. It moves the cost off you and onto someone else. Directness is part of respect, not the opposite of it. Warmth plus avoidance is still a cost passed to somebody. Character labels like difficult, toxic, abrasive, and disrespectful attack identity and give the other person nothing to act on. Behavior plus impact plus a specific request does. People can only fix what they know about. Usable information delivered early is the actual kindness. Leaders set the standard here. How you handle a disagreement teaches your team what is allowed. The 12 checks  Escalating to a manager before telling the colleague what the behavior is Escalating without one conversation plus one reminder first Staying silent in a meeting, which reads as agreement Criticizing the decision privately after the meeting ends Using character labels instead of naming behavior and impact Being warm and polite as a way to avoid the real conversation Saying yes when you mean no, then delaying and under-delivering Passing someone over for an opportunity without naming the gap Ghosting an email because you do not know what to say yet Watching work go the wrong direction for weeks before correcting it Redoing someone's work instead of explaining what needs to change Concluding someone is not ready without ever telling them why

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Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate their attacks, each hoping the other will blink first, but analyst Farzan Sabet says adding fuel to the fire is a risky strategy. For the first time in almost a millennium, the Bayeux tapestry returns to British soil and our guest tells us the 11th-century masterpiece lends itself to 21st-century sensibilities. It took nearly a decade, but a spacecraft is finally nearing its destination: the tiny planet of Mercury. One of the scientists involved explains how he's managed to stay patient over that long haul. A team of parents calls for stricter health regulations in hockey arenas after their kids are exposed to carbon monoxide. After last night's four-hour-plus U.S. Open Match, a tennis reporter who was on the scene explains how their hard day's night covering the quarter final went into the wee hours of the morning. One of the organizers of an ethics complaint against FIFA's President tells us he has a hundred thousand signatures from people who want Gianni Infantino to get the boot.A researcher discovers pygmy raccoons going through garbage — not for food, but for materials that allow them to make, and have, a ball.One team arrived a week before tomorrow's NFL game in Australia and the other arrived a day before, having ostensibly dozed on the flight. Sleep scientists will be monitoring who prevails. As It Happens, the Wednesday edition. Radio that is not to be slept on.

CAPTION 1903 BRUSSELSEscalating Hybrid Warfare In EuropeAnatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA meeting in Moscow to warn against attacking NATO, while Germany accused Russia of directing an armed drone at Leipzig airport. British cruise missiles striking Russian soil risk triggering severe Russian retaliation, a dangerous escalation that Cold War standards would have deemed insane. Domestically, newly appointed Prime Minister Burnham remains politically constrained, caught between calls for increased military spending and a split public, complicating Britain's international standing. (4)

Russia's war against Ukraine intensified over the summer, with increasingly sustained drone and missile attacks raising new questions about what comes next and whether Moscow's confrontation with the West could extend beyond Ukraine. In this week's Talk Eastern Europe News Roundup, Alexandra Karppi and Adam Reichardt discuss the latest wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, CIA Director John Ratcliffe's reported visit to Moscow and growing concerns about Russian operations against NATO countries. They also look at Germany's accusations of Russian involvement in a suspected sabotage plot near Leipzig airport.Turning to the Western Balkans, Alexandra and Adam discuss the death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić and the troubling glorification of his legacy in parts of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also look ahead to Serbia's newly announced parliamentary elections, the challenge posed by the student-led opposition movement to Aleksandar Vučić's ruling party, and a new effort in the US Congress that could pave the way for sanctions against Serbian officials.Finally, they preview this week's Deep Dive with Professor James Ker-Lindsay on Russia, European security, Serbia, Turkey and the changing geopolitical landscape.In our extended version, for Patrons only, Adam and Alexandra reflect upon their summers in the United States and the overall mood there. Become a patron of the podcast to listen to this and get other great benefits: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeRead more on the death of Ratko Mladić and its impact on the upcoming Serbian election: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/09/04/ratko-mladic-is-dead-his-nationalist-legacy-lives-on/

I'm sure Tim was on assignment. Walking in on Doug & Chariman talking Cy Young's career. Aces. Redbirds found their hitting shoes. Would you rather have Torres or Ohtani? Who is Leather Daddy? Worst academic school in the SEC. A turbo feminist. Scott Spiezio will join us later on.Sup Kirby? Sup Sark? Timmy Trumpets. Lotta swing games is what I'd say. What are you, Peggy Hill? Mizzou Football or City SC soccer? Doug, this is Josh Pate. Ours is the least important industry in the world. Jackson doesn't listen to Bussin' With The Boys. Adult males who play video games. Trying to figure out what Mizzou is wearing tonight. White helmet, white jersey, black pant. Jersey cuck. Dressing like Tim. Marcus Freeman's hairline.Doug calls it B-Roll. Fight Cardinal, Sweep Dodger. Leo Bernal. Chase Daniel on Bussin' With The Boys. The Cam Schlittler situation beefin' with podcasters.Former Cardinal Scott Spiezio joins us on the phone lines. Talking about why he decided to tell his story. Battling addiction was the fight of his life. The documentary, Spiezio, coming out next Thursday September 10th. His dad part of a Cardinals World Series Championship. Working with his father growing up. HIs book, "The Hardest Comeback." Wasn't a big drinker at the start of his career. Escalating to drinking and drugs during games and becoming dependent on it. Teammates noticing his spiral. How the journey affected his father. Making ammends with those that were affected. Finding purpose and identity. Speaking at Drug Church.Sheryl Crow. American League Central is like MLB's Group of 5. Is that a balloon party? Gonna be lots of Cardinal red in Denver. Urias is always the answer. We're just free rolling at this point. Bored with Martin's numbers. Friend of the Show, Hunter Brody, is still on one and says he deserves a standing ovation for turning the Phillies around. Dumb sports media quotes.Robert Thomas named Blues captain. Never cuck the press conference. Will we see a different guy this year? Limping to the break (if Martin allows it).Little quick hitter before we do day 3 of the EMOTD.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.Joined by Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson. Cardinals picking up two straight against the Dodgers. Leo Bernal looking impressive in his first few games with the team. A Jim Dandy some might say. He could be next year's Opening Day catcher. Projecting Gordon Graceffo for next season and beyond. Has Brad heard much postseason talk around the team? Focusing on each individual day. A favorable schedule down the stretch.Remembering Bobby Boots. Split National Titles. Jackson wants censors on the goal posts. Kool Moe Dee. Tim's Wild Wild West makes the ladies swoon. We're happy to be the target of your kinks. What's wrong with Jackson's shirt? I am thinking of Alan Arkin.Winner of the EMOTD coming up next.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-38:36) Former Cardinal Scott Spiezio joins us on the phone lines. Talking about why he decided to tell his story. Battling addiction was the fight of his life. The documentary, Spiezio, coming out next Thursday September 10th. His dad part of a Cardinals World Series Championship. Working with his father growing up. HIs book, "The Hardest Comeback." Wasn't a big drinker at the start of his career. Escalating to drinking and drugs during games and becoming dependent on it. Teammates noticing his spiral. How the journey affected his father. Making ammends with those that were affected. Finding purpose and identity. Speaking at Drug Church.(38:44-1:04:15) Sheryl Crow. American League Central is like MLB's Group of 5. Is that a balloon party? Gonna be lots of Cardinal red in Denver. Urias is always the answer. We're just free rolling at this point. Bored with Martin's numbers. Friend of the Show, Hunter Brody, is still on one and says he deserves a standing ovation for turning the Phillies around. Dumb sports media quotes.(1:04:35-1:12:33) Robert Thomas named Blues captain. Never cuck the press conference. Will we see a different guy this year? Limping to the break (if Martin allows it).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada is due to hit back in the trade war— and Iowa's farmers and manufacturers will feel it directly. On this Politics Day episode, analysis from political scientists Donna Hoffman of the University of Northern Iowa and Wayne Moyer of Grinnell College. We also get their views on escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran, Iowa's Senate and governor's races and more.

Escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil toward $90 and global bond yields higher, handing the Dow its worst day in weeks at -0.8%. Apple bucked the trend, rising almost 3% on John Ternus's first day as CEO, while the DAX slipped 1.1% to below 26,000 points.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Escalating conflict in the Gulf is pushing oil prices ever higher. We explore the connection between energy prices and government borrowing to find out why falling bond prices across the world matter to jobs and inflation. The appearance of Russia's finance minister at the G20 talks in North Carolina caused some awkwardness among his European counterparts. Beyond the embarrassing family photo shoot, we try to find out what Russia hoped to gain from the summit. And after almost 20 years without turning a profit, Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty business has finally turned a profit. What's changed?(Picture: A passerby walks past a screen showing the yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond in Tokyo, Japan, 31 August 2026. Credit: Franck Robichon,EPA/Shutterstock)

In this episode, Dr Sarah Howard discusses a functional approach to managing osteoarthritis with Dr Matthew Muir. Topics discussed include: Osteoarthritis is not just wear and tear - Dr Muir explains what actually happens during this condition. How does functional medicine complement conventional osteoarthritic care? Addressing cartilage degeneration with nutrition and nutraceuticals. Matthew discusses how he decides what to target first in osteoarthritic cases. The role nutraceuticals play in managing osteoarthritis and combining them with other modalities. Dr Muir's preferred joint supplements, their mechanism of action and the additional benefits they can provide. Therapies that are useful in conjunction with supplements and pharmaceuticals. Deescalating a management plan - the reason for this and what treatment to remove first. Escalating a management plan with the addition of pharmaceuticals - Dr Matt describes the best time to do this. Sign up to the pureANIMAL eDM here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lMwqDE_nw0GpT3Rwh45wwTpamnXk-KNLocqVxzPS4LpURTlIVzA5RURKRDlJRjRaWlE0TVZHOFNSMy4u This episode was brought to you by PAW, Pure Animal Wellbeing - developed by vets, inspired by nature and dedicated to supporting lifelong health in pets. PAW | Pure Animal WellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadians vote in three federal byelections, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity during trade tension with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump targets Canada after securing control of Venezuela's oil reserves. Power & Politics breaks it all down.

What if the reaction you have with your partner isn't really you — it's a part of you doing a job it took on when you were five years old?In his yearly anniversary episode, Todd Creager marks 42 years of marriage by turning the lens on himself. Using the internal family systems model, he walks through the difference between our protective parts, our wounded parts, and the Self — the part of us with the capacity for compassion, clarity, calmness, courage, and curiosity toward everything else going on inside.Todd describes how managers work to keep it together and hold the pain in place, while firefighters put the fire out through yelling, gambling, drinking, shutting down, or scrolling a phone instead of turning toward a partner. Then he names his own. The tension in his chest and jaw. Speaking before he knows what he's saying. Getting short, raising his voice, barking back. He calls himself more of a fighter than a flight-er, and he's honest about the manager in him that tries to calm everyone else down as a way to calm himself, sometimes at his own expense.He spends real time on the people pleaser part — the one that doesn't want conflict and doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Todd separates setting his needs aside because his wife's needs matter in that moment from setting them aside because a protective part is running the show. He shares what he calls being healthily selfish: saying what he feels even when she may not like hearing it, and finding that he likes her more when he shows up as himself.Perfectionism gets the same treatment. When his wife says something about him he believes is inaccurate, the quick correction leaves her feeling dismissed regardless of who's right. Todd describes slowing down, soothing himself, and making room for her experience instead — which is possible only when the protective part hasn't hijacked him. He traces that reactivity back to being five or six years old, listening to his parents fight, and deciding conflict wasn't safe.He closes with what happens when wounded parts get to heal at the core through approaches like internal family systems and EMDR, so protective parts no longer carry the burden of guarding them, and two adults can be present for each other.If you recognize your own patterns here, listen through and notice which part tends to speak first in your marriage. Follow the show, and pass this episode along to your partner if it opens up a conversation worth having.This is Todd Creager, making the world safe for love. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating Canada feud. Friday Sound Salad. Jim Kennedy breaks down the top stories of the week. Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children. Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises, with more than 1,000 people still missing. 6 months of the Iran war. The risk of AI

Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trumpadministration, which triggered $20 billion in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and a 7.5 billion CAD business support package. The dispute has sparked public anti-Trump sentiment and personal mudslinging between Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Stalled negotiations, compounded by unacceptable U.S. demands regarding French labeling laws, have shattered bilateral trust. Burton warns that Canada is prepared to pivot away from MAGA toward free trade with Europe and China, despite severe risks of Chinese economic coercion. (7)

In this debrief episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon examines the control tactics that kept Buttercup attached to the person hurting her. After making her feel deeply seen, her husband became the source of her pain and the person she waited for to relieve it. Through intermittent reinforcement, unpredictable moods, blame shifting, and triangulation, he kept Buttercup focused on regaining his affection while making her feel responsible for the chaos he created. Brandon explores how Buttercup's empathy and beliefs about marriage made leaving feel like abandoning someone she was obligated to help. When she began reclaiming her voice and considering divorce, her husband escalated to violence as his control slipped. This debrief connects narcissistic abuse tactics to the emotional attachment and fear that make leaving difficult, then closes with the importance of Buttercup rebuilding an identity around her own needs and choices. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode has a a graphic description of physical abuse. *** If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show: -- Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 after donating millions to medical research, providing free books to children, and defending rights -- South Carolina Republicans nominate Darline Graham for Senate despite her admitting she knows nothing about China and Taiwan -- An Iowa voter who backed Donald Trump three times expresses deep frustration over prices and tells the president to stop his excuses -- Kentucky congressional candidate Ralph Alvarado removes photos with Donald Trump and America First slogans from his campaign website -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejects US tariff demands, prompting Donald Trump to post angry online threats -- Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania die of measles after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promotes chicken soup over evidence -- The Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to temporarily direct the Postal Service to filter mail ballots using federal lists -- Escalating trade tariffs between the United States and Canada threaten to raise prices on toilet paper due to its heavy reliance on wood pulp -- On the Bonus Show: A California couple confront their surrogate in court, Target faces backlash over a Halloween costume, a judge strikes down Texas's drag show ban, and much more...

Mark is joined by Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun columnist, and the two discussed the growing trade tensions between the United States and Canada, including potential tariffs, retaliatory threats, and the broader diplomatic impact.

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Escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to create uncertainty for the North American agricultural sector. Divergent narratives from both sides of the border have left industry stakeholders looking for clear signals amidst the policy noise, particularly regarding tariffs and supply chain disruptions. In this interview, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney speaks... Read More

The Trump administration is getting ready to execute "Economic D-Day", a warning to Iranian allies. 

Your partner hasn't finished the sentence yet, and your stomach has already dropped. Your jaw is clenched. There's a tightness across your chest that wasn't there ten seconds ago. That isn't stress. That's a part of you speaking through your body before your thinking mind gets involved.In this solo episode, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Todd Creager explains why parts show up as physical sensation first, and why they move faster than you do. A protector can tighten your shoulders and cross your arms before you've consciously registered what your partner said. A firefighter can flood you with the urge to leave the room or reach for your phone before you've decided anything. An exile, the wounded part that got triggered, can drop a heaviness into your chest that makes you feel small and younger than you are, in a way that doesn't match the moment in front of you.Todd describes what he sees in his office almost daily: two people reacting to each other's reactions. His protective parts guarding his wounded parts, hers guarding hers, the whole thing escalating in seconds. The body told the truth first. The body showed which part came online before either person opened their mouth.He offers one practice you can use before your next hard conversation. Pause for thirty seconds. Notice where you feel something, whether that's tightness, heat, heaviness, or numbness. You don't have to understand it. Name it. "Something clenched in my chest." That small gap between a part activating and you seeing it is the difference between the part running the conversation and you being present for it.Todd then walks through a session from the week before. A woman was anxious about an upcoming trip out of the country with her partner and his family, after a panic attack on a plane the year before during unresolved conflict. Tracing the sensations led to a much younger part of her, one shaped by people she counted on who abandoned her. Her boyfriend was able to see it as a young part rather than a statement about their relationship. She was able to give that part some care and recognize that nothing is wrong with her.If this one landed, try the thirty-second pause this week and notice what your body says first. Follow the show for more conversations on love, sex, and staying connected in long-term relationships. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage:  https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...

The current conflict in the Middle East might escalate on a new front. In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjaman Netanyahu has been touting Turkey as a potential threat on par with Iran. This conflict is partly spurred by the fact that Syria, currently rebuilding after a brutal civil war, is becoming a battleground for competing projects of regional hegemony. To discuss this as well as the prospects for a more realistic foreign policy, I talked to Adam Weinstein of the Quincy Institute. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The current conflict in the Middle East might escalate on a new front. In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjaman Netanyahu has been touting Turkey as a potential threat on par with Iran. This conflict is partly spurred by the fact that Syria, currently rebuilding after a brutal civil war, is becoming a battleground for competing projects of regional hegemony. To discuss this as well as the prospects for a more realistic foreign policy, I talked to Adam Weinstein of the Quincy Institute. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we visit with Florida Citizens Alliance COO Ryan Young about proposed Florida Department of Education rules on “guardrails” for the use of artificial intelligence in public education. Cato Institute Director of Health Policy Studies Michael Cannon and I discuss the increasing costs of Obamacare and ways to avoid those increases. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young and I discuss the increase in our national debt, and we discuss Scott Bessent's plan for the Treasury to buy back debt. We also discuss the August James Madison Institute's poll results with President and CEO, Dr. Bob McClure. We have a terrific guest for Friday's show – author and Professor Andrew Joppa. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

David Daoud details the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting that Hezbollah's refusal to disarm has prompted the IDF to prepare for a major operation. Israel is currently conducting "clearing operations" to destroy Hezbollah installations near the Al-Aishiyeh Ridge. Daoud highlights the recent deaths of senior commanders from the elite Radwan and Badr units, which indicates that Hezbollah's operational security remains compromised. Despite these losses, Hezbollah is working with Iran to rebuild its command structure and has attempted to smuggle advanced weaponry, including cruise missiles, into Lebanon. (7)

What if the ultimate test of leadership isn't your ability to win an argument, but your capacity to build a bridge in the middle of a crisis? In this masterclass episode, we sit down with Doug Noll, a lawyer turned professional peacemaker, who has spent over two decades mediating high-stakes disputes and even training maximum-security inmates to de-escalate violence. Doug pulls back the curtain on how a true Bridge Builder steps into chaotic, high-tension rooms and uses emotional precision to transform potential disasters into golden opportunities for deep collaboration.We break down the science of conflict, revealing why heated battles are rarely about logic and almost always about the nervous system. Doug redefines empathy from a dismissed "soft skill" into an elite leadership asset that provides a sharp competitive edge. If you have ever walked into a boardroom where tensions were high and unity felt impossible, this conversation provides the step-by-step tools to listen to emotions rather than just words, regulate your environment, and build a lasting framework of trust.Key TakeawaysConflict as a Bridge to Connection: A defining characteristic of the Bridge Builder persona is viewing friction as raw material. True leaders understand that the most intense moments of conflict are actually the prime opportunities to forge deeper organizational alignment.Bridging the Gap Between Logic and the Nervous System: Deep relational divides cannot be solved with cold logic alone. Bridge Builders recognize that human conflicts are driven by emotions, and they adapt their strategy to address the underlying feeling rather than just the spoken argument.Empathy as a Strategic Edge: Compassion is not weakness; it is a competitive advantage. Leaders leverage high-level empathy to de-escalate tension, read between the lines, and achieve superior, sustainable outcomes for their teams.The Power of Emotional Labeling: When navigating highly charged environments, a Bridge Builder utilizes emotional precision. Actively naming and labeling emotions during a conversation serves as a structural tool to regulate overstimulated nervous systems and accelerate resolution.Listening Below the Surface: Transformational leadership requires a shift in focus. By intentionally listening to the underlying emotional currents rather than just the literal words being said, leaders completely change how they interact with, validate, and guide their people.Links referenced in this episode:dougknoll.compeacemakingandconflictstudies.combarnesandnoble.comamazon.comharvardbusinessreview.cominc.comfastcompany.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:Pepperdine Strauss InstitutePrison Peace ProjectAppleSpotifyJoe RoganElon MuskIncFast CompanyForbesHarvard Business ReviewLisa Feldman BarrettMatthew LiebermanAntonio DamasioMentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

The US-Israel-Iran war has led to black rain and oil spills in the Strait of Hormuz - is the country facing an environmental crisis because of Donald Trump?In this weekend bonus edition of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks with Kaveh Madani, the award-winning director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and also an exiled Iranian politician. They examine the live impact on the ground of the conflict, from power outages to water shortages. Plus, Tehran was on the brink of being evacuated due to a major drought last year, so what happened? Kaveh explains how Iran narrowly escaped a major catastrophe and the wild war-related conspiracy theories going around to explain it. HighlightsIran faces Strait of Hormuz oil spills, power outages and black rainThe escalating war damage to the Iranian environmentCONTRIBUTORS:Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphantKaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health @KavehMadaniWATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dkCONTENT REFERENCED:Listen to the previous interview with Kaveh Madani: ‘Worse than war with Israel': Why Iran's regime is on edgehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/10/worse-than-war-with-israel-why-irans-regime-is-on-edge/Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Producer: Max BowerVideo Producer: Peter ShevlinResearcher and Social Producer: Anna HindmarshStudio Operator: Andy Watson and Chris JanuaryExecutive Producer: Venetia Rainey ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Houthis had mostly stayed out of the Iran war. But in recent weeks they have started attacking ships in the Red Sea, as well as Saudi-linked targets inside Yemen and across the border. On Tuesday, a double-tap strike on a cargo ship in the Bab Al Mandeb strait killed four crew members and two rescue workers. They have also targeted Yemeni government forces in Marib, Hadhramaut and Hodeidah, and hit the port city of Mokha. Beyond the border, they have launched strikes on Saudi oil sites. Analysts say the timing of the Houthis' intervention in the conflict is not a coincidence. With the Strait of Hormuz mostly closed, they can increase pressure on global shipping and try to establish a more influential role in the region. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher examines the motives that prompted the Houthis to act now, and what they expect to gain from pressuring Saudi Arabia and by extension, the US-Iran negotiations. She speaks to Nadwa Al-Dawsari, associate fellow at the Middle East Institute, and Abdulghani Al-Iryani, senior researcher at the Sanaa Centre.

Captain James Fanell: Captain James Fanell reports on China's escalating campaign to annex international waters east of Taiwan. For the first time, Chinese vessels are interrogating ships on the high seas, an outrageous violation of maritime norms. This aggression occurs as the US Navy is severely overstretched, with carrier deployments extending to nine months and the arsenal of democracy being depleted by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Fanell urges the US and partner navies to conduct joint maneuvers with Taiwan to counter Beijing's comprehensive national power strategy. (3)

In this episode of Trends in the News, Gerald Celente breaks down the latest developments shaking the globe: renewed accusations and narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, escalating violence in Israel and the Middle East, and what Celente calls continued U.S. deception used to manipulate markets. While Western powers struggle with mounting debt, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, China continues expanding its influence through trade, technology, infrastructure, and global partnerships. Tune in as Gerald separates hard facts from political theater, exposes the agendas driving today's biggest stories, and reveals the current events forming future trends. Subscribe to the Trends Journal: https://trendsjournal.com/ The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over fear and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What's Next in these increasingly turbulent times. The Trends Journal Shop: https://trendsjournal.com/shop Follow Gerald Celente on X: https://x.com/geraldcelente Follow Gerald Celente on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geraldcelentetrends Follow Gerald Celente on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcelente/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trends.journal Follow Gerald Celente on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@geraldcelentetrends Follow Gerald Celente on Gab: http://gab.com/geraldcelente Follow Gerald Celente on Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@TrendsJournal Follow Gerald Celente on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Trends-Journal/ Copyright © 2026 Trends Research Institute. All rights reserved.

Christine Wells-Wonsley turned her son's drowning into a murder mystery. Estate filing. Livestreams. Escalating villains. No suspect. No document. Jason Whitlock maps the true crime slope from Sarah Koenig's "Serial" to Ava DuVernay's Central Park Five rewrite — and where Candace Owens earns a hearing on Charlie Kirk. Scripture prices truth in blood. Wells-Wonsley priced it in a pitch deck. Ocean Springs already knows. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 Introduction to True Crime Documentaries and Sarah Koenig 01:05 The Tension in True Crime: Doubt vs. Narrative 01:41 Examples of Documentarians and Their Methods 03:02 The Slippery Slope of Monetizing Truth 03:29 Documentaries That Bent the Truth 04:28 Candace Owens and Asking Difficult Questions 05:22 The True Cost of Truth: Biblical Examples 06:57 The Modern Swap: Truth for Compensation 07:59 Christine Wells and the "Dover Model" 08:55 Wells vs. Established Documentarians 10:03 The "Pitch Deck" Approach and Lack of Evidence 11:35 Inconsistencies in Wells' Narrative and Closing Thoughts ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Fretwell, author of Fix America's Forests: Reforms to Restore National Forests and Tackle the Wildfire Crisis, examines the escalating wildfire crisis in the United States, arguing that current forest conditions are the result of over a century of mismanagement and man-made policies. Fretwell highlights the "10 a.m. rule," a historical policy of suppressing all fires, which disrupted natural fire cycles and led to dangerously over-dense forests filled with "fuel" like woody debris and small-diameter timber. Consequently, modern fires burn hotter, faster, and more destructively than in the past. The author describes a cultural shift within the Forest Service, which has evolved from a management-focused agency into a "fire company" dominated by firefighting personnel at the expense of foresters and engineers. The book identifies significant regulatory hurdles to restoration, specifically the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act. These laws often lead to "analysis paralysis" and litigation, stalling critical restoration projects for decades even when they aim to protect vital resources like water reservoirs. To address these issues, Fretwell proposes public-private partnerships and innovative funding models, such as forest resilience bonds, to finance restoration work up-front. She also advocates for longer-term stewardship contracts (up to 20 years or more) to provide the certainty needed for private investment in milling infrastructure for small-diameter wood. Ultimately, the goal is to restore forests to a more open, resilient state through active management, prescribed burns, and harvesting, thereby reducing the risk to communities in the growing wildland-urban interface. (1)1952 KING'S CANYON WILDFIRE, CALIFORNIA

STREAMING MAKING JBS, JEFF BLISS, MICHAEL VLAHOS.  7-31-261900 LA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThis podcast transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss regarding a series of escalating global and domestic crises. The conversation begins with a massive migration event in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, which the speakers characterize as an unprecedented invasion of thousands of men from Morocco into the European Union. Turning to the United States, they detail a toxic chemical emergency caused by a massive fire in Los Angeles and the subsequent political fallout in Seattle following a festival shooting. The program also examines the controversial personal history and political ambitions of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Finally, a segment featuring a guest named Germanicus analyzes the risk of an unfolding world war fueled by a perceived lack of decisive American leadership. Collectively, these sources depict a world struggling with volatile borders, civil unrest, and failing institutional stability.

Host John Batchelor and his guests examine how global shipping routes and commodity prices are shifting due to regional instability and environmental extremes like European wildfires. The conversation transitions into a detailed analysis of public resistance toward data centers, highlighting the tension between much-needed local tax revenue and community fears regarding resource consumption. Through a Wall Street Journal quiz, the participants reveal widespread misconceptions about how these facilities impact water and electricity supplies. Finally, the experts critique the reliability of AI tools like Gemini and Claude, noting that while they boost productivity, they can sometimes disseminate foreign misinformation if not carefully vetted.

Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous maneuvers near Second Thomas Shoal and firing missiles from submarines. Grant highlights the US Navy's preparedness to defend allies, noting a "red line" if Filipino sailors are killed. Despite China's permanent presence, the US maintains dominance through carrier strike groups and superior undersea warfare. The lack of operational officers on China's Central Military Commission suggests potential command risks. (1)1923 TOKYO QUAKE

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, 7-29-26The provided text is a transcript from the John Batchelor Show, featuring a detailed discussion between hosts and experts regarding escalating geopolitical tensions involving China, Iran, and the South China Sea. The speakers highlight provocative Chinese military actions, including maritime bullying of Filipino personnel and the rare launch of a first-strike missile system from a submarine. Experts also examine a reported arms deal between China and Iran for anti-aircraft missiles, suggesting this marks a significant escalation in global instability. Additionally, the dialogue explores domestic turmoil within the Chinese Communist Party, specifically focusing on vacancies in the Central Military Commission and the unusual absence of Xi Jinping from high-profile commemorative events. Finally, the segment addresses the strained diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Canada, noting a shift in Canadian public perception toward China and the U.S. amid trade disputes.

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-29-26.1885  CHILE STEEL SIDED WARSHIPRebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous maneuvers near Second Thomas Shoal and firing missiles from submarines. Grant highlights the US Navy's preparedness to defend allies, noting a "red line" if Filipino sailors are killed. Despite China's permanent presence, the US maintains dominance through carrier strike groups and superior undersea warfare. The lack of operational officers on China's Central Military Commission suggests potential command risks. (1)Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss reports that China is transferring hundreds of advanced QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong intermediaries. Fisher warns this poses a significant threat to US aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz. Chang advocates for reimposing sanctions on Hong Kong. The transfer, which China denies, represents a major escalation and highlights China's ongoing role in arming US adversaries like North Korea and Pakistan. (2)Charles Burton and Gordon Chang note Xi Jinping broke tradition by skipping the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake, sending a surrogate instead. Burton suggests this absence may signal political instability or paranoia regarding his domestic standing. The earthquake historically symbolizes a loss of the "mandate of heaven." Furthermore, vacancies on the Central Military Commission and the mysterious death of former Premier Li Keqiangindicate profound internal disarray and a lack of clear succession. (3)Charles Burton and Gordon Chang discuss how trade tensions and rhetoric from the US have led to increased disdain among Canadians toward their neighbor. Burton discusses a poll showing Canadians view China more favorably than the US due to perceived economic threats from American tariffs. While the integrated North American market remains strong, Canadian provincial governments are reportedly restricting US alcohol sales. There are even suggestions that Canada should adopt "resistance" strategies similar to Ukraine. (4)Evan Ellis reports Keiko Fujimori has been inaugurated as Peru's president, appointing a respected center-right cabinet focused on fiscal discipline and US alignment. However, she faces challenges from endemic insecurity, corruption, and significant Chinese investment. Meanwhile, the influence of Cuba remains a concern across Latin America, with accusations of espionage and interference in democratic processes. Díaz-Canel's regime is under pressure from the Trump administration, potentially facing coercive negotiations or military action. (5)Evan Ellis previews Brazil's upcoming October election, which pits the leftist Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. While Lula currently leads in polls, his Workers' Party background and ties to the São Paulo Forum raise concerns about radicalism and increased engagement with China. Ellis warns that a Lula victory could lead Brazil into a recession and a state-centric social policy, potentially settling political scores while lacking necessary financial resources. (6)Evan Ellis surveys shifting political landscapes: Javier Milei is rallying support for the Bolsonaros in Brazil, highlighting a new era of cross-border political interference. In Colombia, President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is signaling a pro-US shift by cutting ties with Cuba and Nicaragua. Conversely, Venezuela remains in a "holding pattern" under Delcy Rodríguez. Despite reports of crumbling oil infrastructure, major investment is unlikely until a legitimate government is established to address the nation's $240 billion debt. (7)Evan Ellis notes President Claudia Sheinbaum has seen success in reducing homicides and cooperating on border security, but deep-seated corruption persists. The USMCA's future is uncertain, with the Trump administration using ongoing negotiations as leverage. Additionally, China is quietly expanding its presence in Mexico's telecom and automotive sectors. Sheinbaum must navigate a delicate balance: pursuing economic diversification and relationships with China without jeopardizing critical access to the US market. (8)Michael Bernstam reports Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have severely pinched Moscow's fuel production, forcing it to import refined products from India. Bernstam argues that the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have merged into a singular global energy crisis. With critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea threatened, a quarter of the world's oil supply is endangered. As governmental reserves dwindle, the US has become a primary exporter. (9)Michael Bernstam notes official statistics reveal the Russian economy has entered a state of stagnation, with GDP growth at a mere 0.2% for the first half of 2026. While weapons production remains high, the civilian economy—including agriculture and construction—is in recession. Bernstam notes that "perceived inflation" for Russian consumers is roughly 15%, significantly higher than official reports. Reckless interest rate cuts have further invited inflation, signaling a deepening commercial and fiscal crisis. (10)Sadanand Dhume observes that despite having a vast pool of engineers and data, India lags behind the US and China in developing frontier AI models. Dhume discusses the "winner-take-all" fear versus the belief that AI technology will eventually diffuse globally. While the Indian government is investing in semiconductors, many IT sector jobs in coding and back-office support are threatened by automation. The debate continues over whether India can successfully reap benefits without being a front-runner. (11)Sadanand Dhume examines India's "reservations" system, a rigid quota-based affirmative action program facing intense criticism for undermining university competitiveness. Originally intended to redress historical caste-based wrongs, quotas have expanded to cover roughly 60% of medical school seats. Dhume notes that while merit-based systems in Chinaprovide a brutal but efficient benchmark, Indian political parties fear touching the quota system would be "electoral suicide." This policy has entrenched caste identities. (12)General Blaine Holt analyzes reports of China supplying advanced shoulder-launched missiles (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong and Pakistan, signaling a major geopolitical shift. Holt explains that while these weapons threaten low-flying aircraft, the supply chain is vulnerable to intelligence interdiction. Holt observes that recent Iranian escalations in Iraq and the Gulf suggest a fragmented leadership in disarray rather than a cohesive strategy. The US and Saudi Arabiaare actively striking Iranian-backed militias. (13)Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that following a narrow election victory, center-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella faces fierce opposition from outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former M19 terrorist, has refused to recognize the results, alleging fraud and foreign interference. De la Espriella plans to take a hard line against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC. To build support, he intends to hold his inauguration at a military garrison, signaling a commitment to restoring national security. (14)Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's 13th Starship Super Heavy launch was a major success, demonstrating the reliability of Raptor 3 engines and the thermal protection system. Zimmerman highlights the shift toward a "capitalism model," where private companies manage missions for NASA. Meanwhile, a schizophrenic GAO report on NASA's workforce reductions suggests that budget cuts have not significantly impacted major projects, despite agency officials' claims that funding decreases are "disastrous." (15)Bob Zimmerman notes the Deep Space Network facility in Spain narrowly avoided destruction by wildfires, highlighting the fragility of planetary communication nodes. Beyond Earth, astronomers have observed a precipitous drop in star formation within the Andromeda galaxy as it moves toward an eventual collision with the Milky Way. Additionally, NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan faces potential power shortages from its nuclear sources. Despite these risks, commercial space continues to expand into private stations. (16)Corrections applied: Rick Fisher (transcribed as "Fischer" in segment 2 — matching the spelling from your earlier batch), Delcy Rodríguez, Díaz-Canel, and São Paulo Forum with accents. Also standardized "man-pads" to MANPADS and hyphenated the QW-12/FN-16 designations. Stray double commas from the source cleaned throughout.5

Captain James Fanell reports China is escalating physical violence against Philippine Navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal, including "poking, prodding, and beating" sailors. Fanell explains this "petulant" behavior coincides with the 10th anniversary of a Hague ruling that invalidated China's maritime claims. Simultaneously, China and Russiaconducted joint live-fire drills in Japan's exclusive economic zone. These coordinated actions signal Beijing's intent to ignore international law and forcibly challenge the sovereignty of its neighbors. (13)LA

As President Trump surges military forces to the Middle East after nearly two weeks of nightly bombing, the Houthis hit two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Are the U.S. and Iran headed toward greater escalation? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues the regime is bolstered by Russian and Chinese support, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely without significant leverage. (5)1900

Diplomatic assumptions meet hard realities as Iran escalates tensions and Secretary of State Marco Rubio redefines the terrorist threat. Plus, Planned Parenthood returns to federal funding, a mother's ministry forged through grief, Cal Thomas on believing what political movements plainly say, an ironic ending to Britain's climate conference, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Cedarville University. Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is committed to biblical faithfulness and academic excellence, preparing students to serve Christ with conviction in every profession. Every one of its 175+ undergraduate and graduate programs are grounded in a biblical worldview, equipping graduates with the knowledge, skill, and conviction to serve wherever God leads. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible, affordable education rooted in biblical truth and designed for today's learners. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online.From Equip by Unbound. Launching high schoolers through coaching, skills training, and interest-led projects. More at BeUnbound.us/worldAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, Christian entrepreneurs scaling their companies often struggle to find capital sources that respect, and even celebrate, their redemptive mission. Ambassadors Impact Network connects these founders with angel investors seeking both financial outcomes and spiritual fruit. If you're an investor wanting to steward your capital toward gospel-advancing companies, learn about membership at ambassadorsimpact.com