Podcasts about Estonia

In the years since it launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has subjected thousands of Ukrainian civilians to tortuous treatment in prison camps across the occupied territories. In this season premiere of the U.S. Helsinki Commission's podcast "The Transatlantic" Russian human rights activist Evgenia Chirikova discusses her experience searching for answers about what happens to those Ukrainians trapped in this system of terror and outlines the type of accountability she believes is necessary to bring the perpetrators of this abuse to justice. Watch Evgenia's two-part documentary investigation here: Prisoners. Part 1: Fates (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHldWCVigHM) Prisoners. Part 2: The System of Terror (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9Vy2AWGAg&t=2166s) Evgeniya Chirikova is a Russian environmental activist who rose to prominence leading a movement opposing the building of a motorway through Khimki forest near Moscow. She also played a prominent role in the 2011–2012 Russian protests following disputed parliamentary elections in Russia. She is currently based in Estonia. Evgeniya is the co-founder of the organization Support Net, which supports civil activism in Russia, helps Russian activists who face repression, and supports Ukrainian war refugees. Since 2024, she has investigated Russia's systems of terror in the occupied territory of Ukraine and cases of Ukrainian civilian prisoners. On July 1, 2025, she premiered her film, "System of Terror" in the European Parliament. For her active support of Ukraine in resisting the Russian occupation, she has faced five criminal cases in Russia on charges of "terrorism," has been arrested in absentia in Russia twice, was included on Russia's list of "terrorists and extremists," and was recognized by the Russian Federation as a "foreign agent." She has also served as a project coordinator, investigator, and journalist at the Open Estonia Foundation, and written articles for the Washington Post, La Tribune, de Volkskrant, the Atlantic Council, Postimees, and Activatica. Among other awards, she is a recipient of the James Lawson Award, Goldman Environmental Prize, and the Woman of Courage Award, presented to her by then-Vice President Joe Biden. She is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Economy and State Service and Moscow State Aeronautical University. This podcast is hosted by Bakhti Nishanov and produced by Alanna Novetsky, in conjunction with the Senate Recording Studio.

How can we reclaim the internet? Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the digital age - its supporters and discontents. Tech critic Cory Doctorow introduces his new book Enshittification, a blistering diagnosis of how online platforms have decayed — from innovation to exploitation — and what we can do to make it better for ordinary users. Novelist and broadcaster Naomi Alderman draws on history in Don't Burn Anyone at the Stake Today, arguing that we've lived through information crises before, and that lessons from the invention of writing and the printing press can help us navigate today's digital turbulence. Journalist Oliver Moody, the author of Baltic: The Future of Europe, discusses Estonia's radical embrace of digital governance, and what it reveals about the possibilities — and limits — of a truly connected state.Producer: Katy Hickman Assistant Producer: Natalia Fernandez

This episode features a great chat with James Baxenfield about how American football got started and is growing in the Baltic countries, especially Estonia.James explains that football first popped up in Estonia right after the Soviet Union broke up around 1989. It started very small—just informal games with whatever equipment people could find.Now, things are much more organized. Over the last couple of decades, American football has become a more structured sport, with a rising number of local amateur teams and leagues. This growth is largely thanks to dedicated people in the communities who have worked hard to build a football culture.James also talks about the Baltic League, which includes teams from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This league is really important for getting American football noticed in the region. The sport still struggles because other games are much more popular, but teams like the Tartu Titans and the Vilnius Iron Wolves show the competitive and friendly spirit of this developing football scene.Finally, the discussion gives a sneak peek at James Baxenfield's new podcast, 'Gridiron Baltic'. His show will dive deep into the history and current status of American football in the Baltics, sharing local stories and helping people understand the sport's unique journey in that part of the world. It's a great chance to learn about a cool, developing corner of football history.Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website to see even more Positive football news! Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Takeaways:Football's popularity is surging in America and across the globe, including the Baltic region.The upcoming podcast, Gridiron Baltic, will explore American football's history in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.Local teams in Estonia are competing in the Baltic League, which showcases regional football talent.Flag football is gaining traction in Estonia, with new teams forming to promote the sport.The first American football games in Estonia occurred in 1989 after the Soviet Union's dissolution.The podcast aims to increase visibility for American football in the Baltic region, reflecting its growing popularity.

The 22 Letters to the churches are our foundation in the church, and teach us how we are to ive our lives for Jesus.  These letters answer questions, help us know whoe we are in Christ, and they give us instruction, encouragement, and comfort.  

Comisarul european pentru agricultură, Christophe Hansen, a avut, săptămâna trecută, un schimb de opinii cu membrii Comisiei Agri a Parlamentului European, axat pe teme precum finanțarea agriculturii, strategia privind reînnoirea generațională și simplificarea politicii agricole comune în actualul exercițiu financiar. Europarlamentarii vor să se asigure că agricultura europeană va fi adecvat finanțată prin bugetul PAC după 2027 și că sunt create condiții suficiente pentru atragerea tinerilor în sector. Hansen a spus, în timpul dezbaterii, că așteptările și solicitările Parlamentului European sunt ascultate cu atenție de Comisia Europeană. „Noi luăm părerea dumneavoastră în serios”, a spus el. De asemenea, a asigurat că poziția fermierilor și îngrijorările exprimate de aceștia în timpul vizitelor de lucru, efectuate în statele membre pe parcursul anului, contează în acțiunile Executivului european. Până în prezent, Hansen a vizitat ferme din 25 de state membre și a purtat discuții cu reprezentanții agricultorilor locali, iar până la sfârșitul lunii în curs își propune să ajungă în Ungaria și Slovacia și să finalizeze, astfel, periplul european promis la începutul mandatului. Reforma propusă de Comisia Europeană pentru politica agricolă după 2027 este în dezacord cu majoritatea legiuitorilor de la Bruxelles. Ei se tem că unirea bugetului regional cu cel agricol într-un singur fond gestionat de guvernele naționale va vicia piața unică, dând o lovitură concurenței loiale, și amenință că, dacă acest plan nu se va modifica, vor bloca următorul buget al UE. Întâlnirea programată pentru luni, 10 noiembrie, între președinta Comisiei, Ursula von der Leyen, președinta Parlamentului European, Roberta Metsola, și președintele Consiliului Uniunii Europene, premierul danez Mette Frederiksen, este privită de presa europeană ca o încercare de detensionare a relațiilor interinstituționale și sunt așteptate concesii din partea Executivului european.   Şapte state UE vor extinderea tarifelor pentru produsele ruseşti. Îngrăşămintele sunt vizate Șapte state din nordul și estul Uniunii Europene, printre care și Germania, cer extinderea tarifelor suplimentare pentru mai multe produse rusești, inclusiv îngrășămintele pe bază de potasiu, și recomandă Comisiei Europene să vină cu o propunere în acest sens. Apelul lansat în 4 noiembrie este susținut de Estonia, Finlanda, Germania, Letonia, Lituania, Polonia și Suedia, potrivit publicației Politico. Ambasadorii țărilor membre la Uniunea Europeană au analizat scrisoarea săptămâna trecută și intenționează să prezinte subiectul miniștrilor comerțului la următoarea lor reuniune din 24 noiembrie. Dacă inițiativa câștigă un sprijin mai larg până atunci, scrie Politico, este posibil să fie discutată și cu secretarul american al comerțului, Howard Lutnick, care a fost invitat la reuniunea de la Bruxelles. Subiectul rămâne însă controversat în Uniune, din cauza intereselor economice diferite. Mai multe țări vor să păstreze accesul la materii prime ieftine pentru industriile lor, cum ar fi fierul și oțelul, produse vizate în apelul celor șapte state; altele susțin că astfel de măsuri se încadrează în politica de sancțiuni. Reamintim că Bruxelles-ul a impus de anul trecut tarife vamale suplimentare pentru exporturile rusești de cereale și din iulie anul curent pentru îngrășămintele pe bază de azot.   Președintele Franței susţine UE-Mercosur, fermierii reacţionează Deschiderea președintelui Franței, Emmanuel Macron, față de acordul UE-Mercosur stârnește indignare în Hexagon, notează euractiv.com. În urma unei întâlniri de săptămâna trecută între președintele francez și omologul său brazilian, Macron a sugerat că Franța ar putea sprijini acordul, cu condiția ca țările blocului sud-american să accepte garanțiile propuse de Uniunea Europeană, iar după discuțiile la care a participat și președinta Comisiei Europene s-a declarat „destul de optimist” cu privire la rezultatul negocierilor. Schimbarea de opinie a lui Emmanuel Macron a declanșat un val de nemulțumiri în mediul agricol francez, dar și printre politicieni, care l-au acuzat fie de „trădare”, fie de „capitulare” în fața Bruxelles-ului. Chiar ministrul francez al agriculturii, Annie Genevard, a reacționat, subliniind că standardele de producție egale rămân o linie roșie și că deși au existat progrese, acestea nu sunt suficiente. Potrivit sursei citate, opoziția din Franța nu va avea însă un impact semnificativ asupra ratificării acordului. Pe fondul tensiunilor globale în creștere, Comisia Europeană și-a propus să diversifice comerțul Uniunii Europene și speră ca acordul cu statele sud-americane să se finalizeze în decembrie, când este programată și ratificarea de către statele membre.   Valoarea producţiei agricole scade pentru al doilea an consecutiv în UE Valoarea producției agricole din Uniunea Europeană s-a redus în 2024 cu 0,9%, față de 2023, până la 532 de miliarde de euro, pe fondul unei ușoare creșteri a volumului producției și al scăderii prețurilor pentru bunuri și servicii agricole. 2024 a fost al doilea an consecutiv de scădere, după vârful din 2022, a anunțat biroul european de statistică vineri, 7 noiembrie. Jumătate din valoarea producției agricole europene a provenit din culturi, puțin peste două cincimi au provenit din sectorul zootehnic și al produselor de origine animală, iar restul a reprezentat aportul serviciilor agricole și activităților secundare. Din cele 27 de state membre, 15 au înregistrat valori mai mari. Rate de creștere ridicate au fost în Irlanda (+8,9%), Croația (+8,8%) și Suedia (+5%), în timp ce scăderi pronunțate s-au consemnat în Franța (-9%), România (-8,5%) și Bulgaria (-8%), menționează Eurostat.  

Esta semana en Vaticano: descubre la historia del beato Eduard Profittlich de Estonia. Explora cómo la inteligencia artificial puede ayudar a la misión de la Iglesia, participa en el Foro Benedicto XVI en Hamburgo y escucha las perspectivas únicas de Gianfranco Svidercoschi, el único periodista que presenció las sesiones del Concilio Vaticano II. Además, inspírate con la vida y el legado de Santa Teresa de Lisieux.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 87-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,816 on turnover of $7.7-billion N-T. Taiwan ranks top in Asia and 7th in world for internet freedom Taiwan has once again been rated the freest country in Asia for internet use and seventh globally in the latest Freedom on the Net report released the US-based Freedom House. The report assessed internet freedom in 72 countries between June 2024 and May 2025. It measures obstacles to access, restrictions on online content, and violations of users' rights. Taiwan had a score of 79 out of 100 and that was unchanged from last year, reaffirming (再次肯定或加強。) its status as one of the most open online environments in the world. Japan placed eighth with 78 points. The list was topped by Iceland with a score of 94 - while Estonia, Chile, Costa Rica and Canada rounded out the top five. China and Myanmar remained at the bottom of the list with scores of 9. Trump-Epstein relationship in spotlight ahead of key vote on files Donald Trump's relationship to late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is still under scrutiny ahead of key vote that could release more files. The House of Representatives is expected to vote to compel the Justice Department to release all the evidence (證據) it has, but the files may not see the light of day. As Nick Harper reports from Washington. Russia Launches Attack on Kyiv Russia has launched a massive attack on Kyiv, causing fires and scattering debris across the city. Local officials report at least 11 people were injured, with five hospitalized. The attack continues today, prompting officials to urge residents to stay in shelters. City authorities warned of possible power and water outages. The strike came as European Union officials warned this week that Ukraine must continue to crack down on corruption following a major graft scandal that has put top nuclear energy officials under scrutiny (受到審查). But they also offered assurances (保證) that aid will continue to flow as Kyiv strains to hold back Russia's invasion. Borso D'Este Bible on Display in Italy One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is going on rare public display as part of the Vatican's Holy Year celebrations. The 15th century Borso D'Este Bible is known for its miniature paintings in gold and lapis lazuli (青金石). It was unveiled Thursday in the Italian Senate, where it will remain on display until Jan. 16. It is usually kept in a safe at a library in Modena and is rarely exhibited publicly; it was transported to Rome under heavy security. The Bible was created between 1455 and 1461. It will remain behind humidity-controlled plate glass while in Rome, but visitors can “read” it digitally via touch screen displays featuring ultra-high-resolution images. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. AI 不只是科技，更是投資的新藍海 ?? 您還沒上車嗎? 11/22下午二點，由ICRT與元大投信共同舉辦的免費講座 會中邀請理財專家阮幕驊和元大投顧分析師及專業團隊 帶你掌握「AI 投資機會」 加碼好康！ 只要「報名並親臨現場參加活動」 就有機會抽中 全家禮券200元，共計5名幸運得主！ 活動地點：台北文化大學APA藝文中心--數位演講廳（台北市中正區延平南路127號4樓） 免費入場，名額倒數中!! 立即報名：https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/2025yuanta/ 「投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書」 #AI投資 #元大投信 #理財講座 #免費講座 #投資趨勢 #ETF -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

În cadrul primei sale vizite externe, noul prim-ministrul moldovean Alexandru Munteanu a transmis joi la București un mesaj de recunoștință pentru sprijinul României în integrarea europeană a Republicii Moldova. Vicepremierul Vladimir Bolea, ministru al infrastructurii, a acordat un interviu în studioul RFI, în care a vorbit despre proiectele în derulare sau în pregătire cu România, care vor transforma în următorii ani frontiera moldo-română într-un șantier care să unească cele două maluri ale Prutului. Temele ediției: - Cum a fost văzută de la București vizita prim-ministrului moldovean, ne spune analistul Radu Magdin, într-un interviu acordat Larisei Bernaschi. - Republica Moldova și România au o relație istorică și culturală deosebit de importantă. Acest lucru este repetat insistent de politicienii de la Chișinău și de la București. Dar există riscul ca relația de frăție să fie distrusă? De ce anume? Ne explică jurnalistul Euronews România, Vitalie Cojocari în Cronica lui Vitalie”. - La Chișinău, Parlamentul a început denunțarea acordului cu Rusia privind funcționarea centrelor culturale rusești. Opoziția pro-rusă a criticat inițiativa guvernării. O corespondență de la Valeria Vițu. - Banca Națională a Moldovei estimează o inflație medie anuală de 7,7%, cu un procent peste intervalul țintă, dar cu prognoze de scădere la 4,3 la sută pentru anul viitor. - Aeroportul Internațional Chișinău va cumpăra de la Lukoil infrastructura pentru depozitarea carburanților de la aeroport. - Poliția anunță percheziții și capturi într-o schemă de contrabandă cu țigări transportate cu trenul Chișinău-București. Știrile zilei: Noul prim-ministru moldovean Alexandru Munteanu a făcut joi o primă vizită externă, alegând ca destinație Bucureștiul. Săptămâna viitoare, marți, 18 noiembrie, Alexandru Munteanu merge la Bruxelles. Vizitele reflectă prioritățile pe care le are Republica Moldova – relațiile frățești cu România și integrarea în Uniunea Europeană. *** În septembrie, rata anuală a inflaţiei în Republica Moldova a coborât la 6,9%, ceea ce reprezintă un semnal pozitiv pentru economie şi investiţii, potrivit șefei BNM, Anca Dragu. Potrivit datelor BNM, rata anuală a inflației a scăzut de la 8,2%, cât era în luna iunie, la 6,9%, în luna septembrie 2025. Specialiştii băncii centrale anticipează că inflația va reveni în intervalul țintă, adică sub 6,5% pe an, începând cu primul trimestru al anului 2026. Prognozele BNM estimează o inflație medie anuală de 7,7% pentru acest an și de 4,3% pentru anul viitor. Şefa BNM a atras atenția și asupra faptului că economia începe să revină pe un trend pozitiv, după câțiva ani de declin din cauza impactului războiului din Ucraina asupra economiei Republicii Moldova. Produsul intern brut a înregistrat o creștere de 1,1% în trimestrul al doilea al acestui an. *** Președintele Parlamentului, Igor Grosu, a anunțat joi că Aeroportul Internațional Chișinău va cumpăra infrastructura pentru depozitarea carburanților de la aeroport, care aparține filialei locale a companiei ruse Lukoil. Termenul limită pentru ca Lukoil să accepte oferta statului este luni, 17 noiembrie, având în vedere că sancțiunile americane intră în vigoare pe 21 noiembrie. Republica Moldova a fost pusă în fața unor dificultăți majore odată cu anunțarea sancțiunilor americane, din cauza cotei mari de piață pe care o deține Lukoil și a faptului că multe instituții ale statului se alimentează cu combustibil de la furnizorul rus. Cea mai dificilă situație este la Aeroportul Chișinău, unde Lukoil este singurul furnizor. Autoritățile moldovene dau însă asigurări ca problema aeroportului va fi depășită odată cu preluarea de către stat a infrastructurii de aprovizionare cu kerosen a avioanelor. *** Un grup criminal organizat, din care fac parte și angajați ai Întreprinderii de Stat „Calea Ferată din Moldova”, a fost documentat de poliție pentru contrabandă cu țigarete, folosind ruta feroviară Chișinău–București, anunța un comunicat al Poliției. Au fost efectuate percheziții la domiciliile persoanelor vizate, în depoul de locomotive și vagoane din Chișinău, precum și în trenul de pe cursa Chișinău–București. „În urma acțiunilor a fost depistată o cantitate de peste 120 de mii de țigarete, ascunse și pregătite pentru a fi transportate prin contrabandă”, anunță Poliția. *** Republica Moldova va procura manuale de matematică din Estonia, care vor fi traduse și adaptate pentru elevii din clasele I–XII. Achiziția se va face cu suportul Uniunii Europene. Ministrul Educației, Dan Perciun, spune că până în 2027 va fi finalizat și noul curriculum școlar, inspirat din modelul estonian, transmite Radio Moldova. Oficialul recunoaște că sunt discipline la care Republica Moldova, citez, „nu știe încă să facă manuale”, motiv pentru care Ministerul a decis să renunțe la „experimentele locale”. Chișinăul este în proces de revizuire a curriculumului național, iar reforma are scopul „de a transforma educația într-un proces relevant pentru realitatea cotidiană, capabil să dezvolte gândirea critică și creativitatea elevilor”. Ministrul Educației a precizat că vor fi introduse mai multe discipline noi, precum educația financiară, educația pentru societate, educația media și pentru sănătate – domenii tot mai solicitate pe piața muncii și necesare pentru viața de zi cu zi, despre care, spune Dan Perciun, școala „a vorbit prea puțin până acum”. *** Republica Moldova va introduce peste un an, la început de 2027, sistemul de depozit pentru ambalaje, pentru a încuraja reciclarea. Sistemul presupune o garanție de 2 lei moldovenești, sumă echivalentă cu cei 50 de bani cât constituie garanția în România, la cumpărarea băuturilor în ambalaje de plastic, sticlă sau aluminiu, care va putea fi recuperată prin returnarea ulterioară. Autoritățile estimează că noul sistem, care funcționează deja în majoritatea statelor europene, va permite colectarea a 55% din ambalajele de sticlă și 60% din cele din plastic și metal. In doar trei ani, rata de colectare ar urma să atingă şi 80%.

The sanctions loophole allowing EU countries to import Russian LNG, the climate knowledge gap left by war, and the EU's largest rare-earth magnet factory… right on Estonia's Russian border. Later: inter-European high-speed rail travel, reducing the carbon footprint of cement, French reforestation and UK wine. + LNG report https://shorturl.at/nj93t + Cement report https://shorturl.at/qeXYY + ?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss

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The British designer Jay Osgerby believes in designing rigorously simple objects that are deeply felt and, hopefully, appreciated for generations to come. As the co-founder of the London-based industrial studio Barber Osgerby, Jay and his partner in the firm, Edward Barber, emphasize experimentation, innovation, and a material- and craft-forward design approach to their products, furniture, architecture, and interiors. Across their nearly 30-year history as a studio, Barber Osgerby has taken a “fewer, better things” approach and along the way built a rich and varied body of work that includes the 2012 London Olympics torch, a commemorative £2 coin (2012), a Victoria and Albert Museum installation with BMW (2014), Vitra's Tip Ton chair (2011), and paper lanterns crafted by Ozeki & Co. in Gifu, Japan. Each project exudes clarity, calm, and consideration—and always a sense of character. On this episode of Time Sensitive, Osgerby shares his optimistic views on A.I. as a means toward more people engaging in craft and handwork; considers what his years inside factories and surrounded by craftspeople have taught him about human ingenuity; and reflects on objects as vessels for memory, history, and soul.Special thanks to our Season 12 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes: Jay Osgerby[05:08] Flos[8:37] 2012 London Olympics torch[8:37] £2 coin (2012)[8:37] Victoria and Albert Museum[8:37] London Design Biennale[14:18] Design Museum in Tallinn, Estonia[14:18] Isokon[15:58] Dieter Rams[15:58] Ettore Sottsass[15:58] Memphis Group[15:58] Rationalism[20:25] Pitt Rivers Museum[24:56] Vitra[28:49] Arts and Crafts Movement[29:09] Glenn Adamson[31:01] Bill McKibben[36:38] Blueprint[36:38] Paul Smith[38:01] Galerie Kreo[39:00] Tyler Brûlé[41:36] Venini[51:34] Vico Magistretti[51:34] Achille Castiglione[53:07] Ozeki & Co.

In this episode of the podcast Claire shares insights from three recent events she's attended:GITEX Global where she learned about: the Canadian government's approach to "sovereignty not solitude" in an era of AI, and Canada's LLM (Cohere), the new Open University of Kenya, Estonia's successful digital economy, the UAE's LLM (Falcon), the Abu Dhabi government's TAMM app, G42's Global AI Institute with Microsoft, Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute, and the UAE's Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (and here's the IMF's ratings of countries by GDP per capita)National Summit on AI and the Future of Australian Education - if you're not familiar with the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools it's making a big difference in the schools sectorDigital Education Council's Global Summit - the chart that DEC CEO Alessandro Di Lullo shared "the scariest chart in the world" from Derek Thompson writer at The Atlantic (using data from the US Federal Reserve), DEC's Ten Dimension AI Readiness Framework. Danny Bielik spoke with Claire in Episode 117 of the podcast and Prof. Himanshu Rai joined Claire in Episode 122 And details of The Economist's upcoming AI Innovation Asia summit.Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Lia D'Apote is a jewelry artist who's originally from Italy, and has been living in Tallinn, Estonia for four years. With her primary media being sterling silver or brass and including some precious gemstones, Lia crafts pieces that aim to help every woman connect with her feminine power and be able to use it. Size inclusivity is an important facet of her work as well, and Lia creates pieces that can be worn by people of any size. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Fablecorehttps://www.instagram.com/fablecore_inclusive/tiktok.com/@fablecorejewelry

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Kaarel Kotkas, founder and CEO of Veriff, a global leader in digital identity verification trusted by brands like Uber and Bumble.Kaarel shares how a childhood experience on a small island in Estonia sparked his lifelong mission to make the internet safer. What began as a teenager's curiosity about online IDs evolved into Veriff, a company now protecting millions of users worldwide through AI-driven, video-based verification and behavioral data analysis.He explains why digital identity verification can be even more secure than face-to-face checks, using thousands of data points for objective, accurate decision-making. Kaarel also discusses how Veriff balances automation and human creativity to outsmart emerging threats like deepfakes and synthetic identities, keeping humans “in the loop” where it matters most.Looking ahead, Kaarel envisions a borderless identity ecosystem—a “pattern of trust” built from our digital interactions rather than government-issued documents. His goal: a world where everyone, everywhere, has equal access to secure online services based on trust, not geography.Whether you're passionate about AI, cybersecurity, or the digital economy, this episode offers a visionary look at how technology can redefine who we are online—and how we prove it.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the New Testament!  The 4 gospels of Jesus tell us the good news about who Jesus was, and what Jesus did for us.  They are all 4 very different in the writing styles and emphasis, but together these 4 books give us an amazing picture of Jesus, and who He was.  We should be continually reading the gospels, and following the life of Jesus.  

In this week's episode of Energy Transition Today, we talk about a first-of-its-kind financing for battery storage in Estonia, a clear sign of lenders' confidence in storage-only revenues.In the UK, Ørsted's 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 project gets a $6.5 billion boost from Apollo Infrastructure Funds, one of the largest equity investments ever made in renewable energy, reviving optimism in offshore wind.Poland's PGE prepares its 896 MW Baltica 1 project for the country's upcoming offshore wind auction, while in the Netherlands, the government faces a setback after its latest auction closed without bids.Finally, we discuss NextWind's €1.8 billion debt financing to repower German onshore wind farms, highlighting how capital is now driving large-scale repowering and hybrid renewable models across mature markets.Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 189-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,906 on turnover of 8.8-billion N-T. The market took a beating on Wednesday, led by large cap artificial intelligence-related stocks on the back of heavy losses by tech stocks on Wall Street overnight amid investor concerns of an A-I bubble. MOFA still in talks with Estonia over opening reciprocal offices Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says the government is still in talks with Estonia on the "name and legal status" related to setting up reciprocal (互惠的) representative offices. Speaking during a legislative hearing, Lin said the ongoing talks are focusing on issues such as the title of the representative offices, their legal status, and other concerns related to diplomatic immunity and privileges. The statement follows reports that the government is hoping the office will follow the formula of its counterpart in Lithuania, called the "Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania." However, Estonia is reportedly insisting on using the title "Taipei" due to concerns about a backlash from China. DPP claims 'most' people oppose opposition pension proposals The D-P-P legislative caucus says a recent survey shows a majority (多數) of people oppose bills proposed by the K-M-T to end annual cuts to civil servant pensions. The survey was conducted by the D-P-P. According to D-P-P lawmaker Wu Si-yao, it found that 59.7-per cent of respondents supported continuing pension reforms initiated by the D-P-P in 2016, while only 31.7-per cent thought they should be stopped. Wu says stopping reforms will exacerbate inequality between active and retired workers, civil servants and workers receiving labor, farmer and national pensions. The K-M-T legislative caucus has placed the bills at the top of its priority for the current legislative session. Philippine Typhoon Death Toll Rises Philippine officials say the death toll from flooding and damage caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi has risen to at least 114. They say 127 others are reported missing, with many of them in a hard-hit province still recovering from a deadly earthquake. The Philippine government says most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was struck by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, setting off flash floods and causing a river and other waterways to overflow (溢出). Kalmaegi moved away from western Palawan province into the South China Sea before noon Wednesday and was heading toward Vietnam. Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs The US Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump's power to unilaterally impose tariffs during a three-hour hearing. It comes after Trump used a law designed for national emergencies to justify his sweeping (廣泛的，全面的) economic agenda Nick Harper reports from the Supreme Court in Washington DC. Interpol Launches Campaign to Fight Illegal Deforestation Interpol and partners have launched a global law enforcement effort to fight illegal deforestation in tropical areas. Wednesday's announcement says it's aimed at dismantling (拆解) criminal networks behind illegal logging, timber trafficking and gold mining. They drive large-scale deforestation and generate billions in illicit profits each year. The effort was announced ahead of the U.N. COP30 climate summit in Brazil. It will focus mainly on tropical forests in Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Peru. Interpol is working with with the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime on the new effort. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode, we explore how the war in Ukraine has impacted Russian military thought on combined arms operations, naval surface warfare, and air dominance operations. Guest Biographies Michael Petersen is a principal research scientist in CNA's Russia Studies Program. He is an expert on Russian military strategy, operations, and net assessments of high-intensity conflict. From 2023-2024, he served as senior advisor to Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti.  Paul Schwartz is a Senior Research Scientist with CNA's Russia Studies Program. Gabriela Iveliz Rosa-Hernandez is an Associate Research Analyst at the CNA Russia Studies Program. Her research centers on security orders, deterrence issues, and Russia's security policy, supplemented by her significant in-country experience living in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and other countries in the region. Further Reading CNA Report: Russian Concepts of Future Warfare Based on Lessons from the Ukraine War  

Taiwan’s ongoing battle for resignation has stalled in Estonia over the naming of its representation. Plus: The director of Dubai Design Week, Natasha Carella; and OK Go frontman Damian Kulash on why the music video lives on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've written 11 books, but I didn't have a 10-year plan. I just got tired of my fearful mindset dictating my entire life. In my mid-30s, I threw my first bottle into the ocean—and it changed everything. In this episode, I'm sharing why you need to throw yours too. Here's the metaphor: You're on an island called "My Life," and the things you create are tiny notes you shove into bottles. When you throw them with courage and conviction, they float away to shores you've never seen—bookshelf, Spotify, Etsy, Amazon, maybe even Estonia. Someone opens that bottle and says, "This was made for me." You've never met them. You've never been to their city or country. That's the magic. When we make things, we change. When we share them, other people change. I don't know what your bottle is—a book, album, business, podcast, painting, or something else entirely—but I know it's time to throw it. We're all waiting.In This Episode:Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card DeckMake sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.Grab my books, Soundtracks and Finish, today!Episode Artwork Photo by A R on UnsplashHave me speak at your next event!

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In this episode, we explore alongside Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, how Estonia—a global pioneer in digital transformation—is redefining what's possible with data and artificial intelligence. As one of the most digitally advanced nations in the world, Estonia is moving beyond e-governance to integrate AI across its economy, public services, and daily life. With a firm commitment to transparency, ethics, and citizen trust, the country is building a future where innovation and accountability go hand in hand. Listeners will discover how Estonia's forward-thinking policies, infrastructure, and investments are powering its data economy, driving smarter governance, and setting a global standard for responsible AI adoption. From real-world examples of AI disrupting traditional systems to actionable insights for enhancing competitiveness, this episode offers a roadmap for any organisation looking to harness data and innovation the Estonian way. Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co      

What does cybersecurity look like beyond Earth's atmosphere? That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Kristiina Omri, Vice President of Special Programs at CybExer Technologies, and Aare Reintam, the company's COO. We met in Tallinn on the eve of the Software Defined Space Conference to explore how Estonia, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is helping define the future of space cybersecurity through the world's first Space Cyber Range. The story begins unexpectedly—with a childhood memory of marmalade in a tube, the same kind sent to Soviet astronauts in orbit. For Aare Reintam, that small detail became the first spark of fascination with space, one that decades later evolved into CybExer's partnership with ESA. Together they've created a digital testing environment where satellites, ground stations, and communication protocols can be stress-tested for cyber resilience long before launch.  It's a bold move in an era when satellites underpin everything from GPS and precision farming to air travel and climate observation, yet often rely on decades-old technology vulnerable to attack. Kristiina Omri explains how the Space Cyber Range replicates real-world missions, allowing engineers and analysts to train under simulated attack conditions that feel indistinguishable from their actual control systems. The range combines the precision of digital twins with the competitive intensity of cyber exercises, preparing teams for threats that can ripple from orbit to everyday life on Earth. The conversation covers everything from the growing space-debris crisis to the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, and the urgent need to blend space engineering with cyber education. We also discuss the deeper strategic implications. What happens when quantum computing enters the battlefield? How should Europe prepare for the convergence of cyber and kinetic threats in orbit? And what lessons can be learned from Estonia's leadership in NATO cyber defense as it extends that expertise to the stars? By the end of the discussion, one theme stands out clearly: the future of cybersecurity is no longer confined to our planet. From digital twins to orbital trust networks, CybExer Technologies and the European Space Agency are proving that the next frontier for cyber readiness lies in space itself.

Once confined to the tropics, dengue is spreading via its vector, the Aedes mosquito, to more temperate regions, causing increases in global morbidity, mortality and cost. In 2019, the WHO recognised dengue as one of the top ten global health threats alongside climate change and antimicrobial resistance [1]. In this episode of Communicable, Annie Joseph and Nav Narayanan welcome two dengue experts, André Siqueira of the non-profit Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative based in Geneva, Switzerland (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), and Steven Lim of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (Ipoh, Malaysia). Together, they discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentation and management of dengue including comparisons to other arboviral infections like zika and chikungunya, and the heightened risk of disease for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and those with comorbidities. The conversation also highlights innovative vector-control strategies and candidate therapeutics currently under investigation. This episode was edited by Kathryn Hostettler and peer reviewed by Loora Grünvald of the University of Tartu, Estonia. Resources:Drug for Neglected Diseases (DNDi), https://dndi.org/ Dengue Alliance, https://dndi.org/global-networks/dengue-alliance/ Qdenga vaccine information: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/763/qdenga-dengue-vaccine-guidanceDengavaxia vaccine information: https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/hcp/vaccine/index.html References: World Health Organization, Ten threats to global health in 2019.Further reading: Treating a feverish planet: The Dengue Alliance, a video

The 12 books of the prophets are the last books of the Old Testament.  The prophets were the ones who spoke for God in this time, to the people. They were a call for God's people to repent, and turn back to the Lord.  And they also spoke of the Messiah who would come be the deliverer and savior of Israel. 

In this episode, I sit down in Tallinn with Madis Võõras, Head of the Estonian Space Office at Enterprise Estonia, to unpack how Estonia is carving out a real role in the European space sector through brains, code, and smart partnerships. Madis explains how his team connects Estonian companies with the European Space Agency, brings public investment back into the local economy, and uses space projects as a launchpad for globally competitive products and services. He shares why Estonia's sweet spot is software, how the country's digital public infrastructure became a reference point for European programs, and why the next wave of value will come from data, cybersecurity, and rapid deployment rather than rockets alone. We also talk about what it takes to build a space economy in a market of 1.3 million people. Madis walks through lessons from early contracts, the rise of an Earth observation data hub, and a business incubator that has already helped dozens of founders move from idea to revenue. He is candid about the gaps too, including the need for more hardware depth and the reality that international cooperation is the fastest route to scale. From optical communications between Tallinn and Helsinki to the practical use of AI inside satellite programs, you will hear a pragmatic roadmap rather than hype. If you want a grounded look at how space policy meets startup grit, and why collaboration with the European Space Agency is a catalyst rather than a finish line, this conversation is for you. What should Estonia prioritize next to punch above its weight in the global space economy, and where do you see the biggest opportunities for software and AI in space services? Share your thoughts and join the discussion.

Canada's tax problem isn't just slow phones at the CRA—it's a century of bolt-on rules that made filing confusing, subjective, and expensive to administer. A new review found CRA contact centres gave accurate answers only 17% of the time during the 2025 tax season window, echoing long-standing issues flagged by earlier audits (including millions of dropped and blocked calls). This complicated tax system creates unnecessary bureaucracy, wasted money, unpaid taxes, and a subjective audit process that means you can pay more (or less) taxes depending on how well your auditor slept the night before.Hiring more agents won't fix a tax law that's impossible to interpret. Simpler rules will. In this episode, I sketch a path to simpler, fairer, faster taxes. First, a quick history lesson on why we have income taxes, and how they became a Frankenstein's monster of laws that no one can understand. This will show us that the problem is getting worse, and will keep getting worse until we have a major system overhaul. Then I'll get into solutions.I explore proven options from abroad:Pre-populated / return-free filing (pioneered by Denmark; now used in most OECD countries) to slash time, phone calls, and errors—already being piloted in Quebec for simple returns. Flatter, broader bases with minimal carve-outs (think Estonia's ultra-simple system) and NZ's broad-base/low-rate GST—models that raise revenue with less friction. Withholding-as-final for straightforward T4 earners, so most people don't file at all unless their situation is complex—borrowing design cues from the Nordics. Look, nobody wants to talk about tax until they have to. But when they do - and they have to every year - they hate everything about our tax system. It creates unnecessary frustration and anger. Nobody wants to deal with the CRA, and nobody wants to work for the CRA either. Why would they?Many people who don't pay taxes do it out of frustration - they just give up. They're not evil; they're just overwhelmed. Tax filings have become a game.I'm not anti-tax; I'm anti-waste. My companies happily pay millions of dollars in corporate taxes annually. Its employees add another 1M in income taxes to our society, and you can add HST on top of all of it. What I want is less money burned collecting taxes and more money spent on services. If Canadians want better healthcare, safer streets, and a clearer deal with citizens, we should push for tax simplification, not just bigger call centres.Sources:CRA call centres: 17% accuracy (Feb–May 2025); prior audits on access/accuracy. Investment Executive+1Canada's income tax history (1917 “temporary” tax). The Canadian EncyclopediaProvincial/territorial corporate tax—CRA administers most; exceptions Quebec & Alberta. Canada.caPre-populated returns (Denmark origin; 28 OECD countries). Tax Policy CenterQuebec simplified / pre-filled return pilot (2025 filing for 2024 year).

In this episode, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) navigate a turbulent autumn across European politics. They recap Czechia's shift rightward as populist ANO forms a controversial coalition with far-right parties and Moldova's re-election of a pro-European government in the face of Russian interference. The hosts also preview upcoming elections in the Netherlands, Ireland and Estonia. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

What role does cybersecurity play when the battlefield extends beyond Earth's atmosphere? In this special episode recorded live in Tallinn for the fifth anniversary of the Software Defined Space Conference, I sit down with Kalev Koidumäe, CEO of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association, to explore how software and security are transforming the future of space and defense. Kalev shares how Estonia, a nation of just 1.3 million people, has built global credibility through innovation, collaboration, and cyber resilience. From the lessons of the 2007 state-level cyberattack to the country's integration of space technologies within NATO's defense framework, Estonia has developed a model that combines agility with strategic foresight. Our conversation spans everything from the evolution of Estonia's space sector to its growing ecosystem of AI-driven defense technologies, autonomous systems, and satellite solutions. Kalev also explains how lessons from the war in Ukraine are reshaping Europe's defense landscape and accelerating the need for resilient, software-defined systems. What makes this discussion particularly fascinating is the balance Estonia maintains between national sovereignty and international cooperation. Kalev explains how the country's reserve army model, cyber education initiatives, and public-private partnerships have created an ecosystem where innovation is both strategic and deeply rooted in civic responsibility. It's a blueprint for how smaller nations can play a meaningful role in global security through ingenuity and collaboration. As the world navigates an era of heightened geopolitical tension and rapid technological advancement, this discussion offers a glimpse into how small nations can make a big impact in securing both cyberspace and outer space. So what can larger nations learn from Estonia's approach to innovation, readiness, and cyber defense? And how might software continue to redefine the future of space security? Share your thoughts after listening.

In Part 1, Lee sits down with Virslīga President Maksims Krivunecs in Riga for an inside look at the Latvian football landscape. What is Latvia's unique claim to fame within the 55 UEFA countries? Why have five of the country's nine different champions since independence gone out of business? What does the average Virslīga footballer earn per month? And why is he in favour of setting up a Baltic League along with Lithuania and Estonia?In Part 2, Lee returns to the virtual studio to dissect Maksim's grand plan for a Baltic League and tell Paul all about the live experience at the Latvian Cup final. What format for the Baltic League take and how would the three stages of the competition work? What is the likelihood of it ever happening? Why was the Skonto Stadium in Riga only 14% full for the big match? And what exactly is the strange relationship between Riga FC and Auda FK?*There is NO official proof on paper of an official relationship between Riga FC and Auda FK. Our source regarding their curious connection is Baltic Football News: balticfootballnews.comChapters00:00 – Intro01:10 – The good and bad of Latvian football04:23 – The vanishing champion problem12:11 – Memorable European nights20:05 – The Baltic League grand plan28:08 – Format, strengths & weaknesses37:37 – The 2025 Latvian Cup final47:20 – On The Spot

حلقة خاصه - لقاء مع اللاعبة كايا كانيبي من استونيا ضمن تواجدي في مؤتمر مدربي التنس العالمي في ليتوانيا - تحدثنا عنها بعد اعتزالها التنس وكيف تخطط ان تكون جزء من عالم التنس مجددا كمدربة او كمساعدة لتطوير الرياضة داخل بلدها استونيا كايا كانيبي واحدة من أنجح اللاعبات في تاريخ إستونيامعروفة بقوتها وهدوئها داخل الملعب، وبقدرتها على مفاجأة الكبار في البطولات الكبرى.وصلت إلى ربع نهائي جميع بطولات الغراند سلام - سبع مراتافضل تصنيف لها  15 عالميا وفازت بأربعة ألقاب خلال مسيرتهامجموع الجوائز المالية: أكثر من 7 ملايين دولارتُلقّب أحيانًا بـ “القاتلة الهادئة” لأنها كانت تتغلب على نجمات الصف الأول بدون ضجيج إعلامي كبير.من بين ضحاياها في البطولات الكبرى: سيرينا ويليامز، كيربر، كفيتوفا، وهاليب. Special Episode - Interview with Estonian former Tennis player Kaia Kanepi - We talked about her after her retirement from tennis and how she plans to return to the tennis world as a coach or to help develop the sport in her home country of Estonia.Kaia KanepiOne of the most successful players in Estonian historyKnown for her power and composure on the court, and her ability to surprise the big names in major tournaments.She reached the quarterfinals of every Grand Slam tournament - seven timesHer highest ranking was 15th in the worldShe won four titles during her careerTotal prize money: Over $7 millionSometimes nicknamed "The Quiet Killer" because she defeated top-tier players without much media fanfare.Among her victims in Grand Slam tournaments: Serena Williams, Kerber, Kvitova, and Halep. بتمنى الحلقة تعجبكموما تنسوا تتابعوا  بودكاست الارسال على كافة منصات التواصل الاجتماعيhttps://linktr.ee/servevolleypodhttps://www.instagram.com/alersalpod/ / alersalpod  https://www.tiktok.com/@alersalpod?_t... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eurostat, institutul european de statistică, are bunul obicei de a publica de două ori pe an un tablou de bord al Uniunii Europene. În el sunt incluse datele bugetare, de PIB și datorie publică ale fiecărui stat membru. În felul acesta publicul larg poate face o comparație între țările Uniunii Europene, poate să observe evoluția în timp, pentru că datele se referă la ultimii patru ani, și poate vedea țările care respectă standardele financiare și câte sunt în afara lor. Să le luăm pe rând și să începem cu deficitul bugetar, cel mai sintetic indicator al finanțelor publice. România este de departe campioana europeană la deficit, cu un nivel de 9,3% din PIB. Din păcate, este un titlu nu doar lipsit de glorie, ci de-a dreptul rușinos. Pe locurile următoare, de asemenea, nedorite, se află Polonia, 6,5%, și Franța, 5,8% din PIB. Se poate face și un clasament al statelor membre aflate la polul opus, cu excedent bugetar și deci cu o bună sănătate a finanțelor publice. Pe primele locuri la excedent sunt Danemarca, 4,5%, Cipru, 4,1% și Irlanda, 4% din PIB. De subliniat este că Grecia a încheiat anul trecut cu excedent bugetar, 1,2% din PIB, o performanță demnă de remarcat după anii mulți și dificili în care Grecia înregistra cel mai ridicat nivel al deficitului din Uniunea Europeană. În total, 12 state membre au avut anul trecut un deficit bugetar mai mare de 3% din PIB, standardul european pentru acest indicator. În ceea ce privește nivelul datoriei publice avem și aici ierarhii europene. Cele mai mari datorii le înregistrau anul trecut Grecia – 154%, Italia – 134% și Franța 113% din PIB. La polul opus, se aflau Estonia și Bulgaria, cu 23% și Luxemburg, cu 26% din PIB. Tot 12 state, ca și în cazul deficitului, au depășit limita de 60% din PIB considerată optimă în Uniunea Europeană. România se află sub limită, la aproape 55% din PIB, un nivel rezonabil dacă luăm în calcul că media Uniunii Europene era anul trecut de 80% din PIB, iar cea a zonei euro de 87% din PIB. Statistica europeană prezintă și datele referitoare la nivelul veniturilor și, respectiv, cheltuielilor bugetare ca procentaj din PIB. Cei doi indicatori arată, pe de o parte, eficiența colectării fondurilor la buget și, pe altă parte, indică gradul de responsabilitate al guvernelor în sensul construirii unui buget echilibrat, în concordanță cu nivelul veniturilor. Statele cu cele mai reduse încasări bugetare, în termeni procentuali, sunt Irlanda, 26%, România și Malta, 34% din PIB. Țările din Uniunea Europeană cu cele mari venituri bugetare sunt Finlanda, 53,4%, Danemarca, 51,8%, Franța, 51,4% și Austria, 50,5%. Interesant este că trei din patru state cu cele mai mari încasări bugetare procentuale (Finlanda, Franța și Austria) au și deficite care depășesc 3% din PIB, ceea ce arată că nu este obligatoriu ca țările cu încasări solide, peste media europeană (de 46%), să aibă și un comportament fiscal echilibrat. Veniturile bugetare mari nu garantează și un deficit redus, pentru că în ecuație intră și cheltuielile. În ceea ce privește cheltuielile, statele europene cu cel mai redus nivel sunt Irlanda 22%, Malta 37% și Cipru, 38%. Irlanda este un caz special la nivelul UE și o arată și cifrele bugetare, iar Malta în pofida nivelului redus de cheltuieli a avut anul trecut un deficit care a depășit 3% din PIB. Tot pentru comparație să spunem și statele care au reușit în perioada 2021-2024 scăderi importante ale deficitului bugetar, tocmai pentru a arăta că se poate. Este vorba despre Cehia, scădere de la 5% la 2%, Irlanda, de la minus 1,3% la plus 4%, Grecia de la deficit de 7,2% la excedent de 1,2%, Spania de la minus 6,7% la minus 3,2% sau Italia de la deficit de 8,9% la 3,4%. Să remarcăm și contraperformanța Poloniei care de la un deficit de 1,7% a ajuns la minus 6,5%. Tabloul de bord european este util, pentru că arată că unele state pot progresa vizibil, iar altele pot să aibă evoluții financiare dezastruoase.

Introducing The Wave Card with @felixbillert $ BTC 111,430 Block Height 921,341 Today's guest on the show is founder Felix Billert, who joins mt to talk about the launch of The Wave Card in Europe! Discover the ultimate Bitcoin debit card that spends BTC directly from your self-custody wallet and also connects with your LN wallet via NWC and spend Bitcoin globally across 150M+ merchants! Is this the unlock that you have been waiting for? Are you shorting Bitcoin without realising it? Find out more about the Wave Card here: https://www.wave.space/ Key Topics: WAVE Card Functionality Challenges and Blockers Living on a Bitcoin Standard Partnerships and Regulation Business Growth and Model Customer Use Cases Future Plans and Collaboration Thank you, @felixbillert, for coming on the show and building on Bitcoin for Bitcoiners! ---- Check out my book ‘Choose Life' - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements: Join 18 thousand Bitcoiners on @orangepillapp https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pod via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m The Bitcoin And Show: https://www.bitcoinandshow.com/ https://fountain.fm/show/eK5XaSb3UaLRavU3lYrI Shills and Mench's: CONFERENCES 2025: BITFEST - MANCHESTER - ENGLAND - 21st - 23rd November 2025. https://bitfest.uk/ - USE CODE BITTEN - 10% BTC JAPAN - TPKYO - 23rd - 24th November. https://btc-jpn.com/en USE CODE BITTEN - 10% PAY WITH FLASH. 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AI SUMMARY: Summary: Felix from WAVE.space discusses their innovative Visa debit card, WAVE card, which allows users to spend Bitcoin anywhere Visa is accepted. Launched in February as a virtual card, they're working towards a physical card, facing delays due to partnerships with various entities, including banks and Visa/MasterCard. These partnerships are essential as WAVE.space outsources regulatory licenses to focus on product development. A key hurdle is getting card designs approved by Visa and MasterCard, who are cautious about brand association. WAVE.space is transitioning from Visa to MasterCard for better control over card settings within their platform. The card currently supports euros, with plans to expand to other currencies by partnering with entities in different regions, such as Estonia, to handle regulatory aspects. Users can create an account on the WAVE.space web app, complete KYC verification, and deposit Bitcoin to start using the card. Users can also connect self-custodial wallets via NostriWallet Connect to spend Bitcoin directly. WAVE.space aims to enable users to live on a Bitcoin standard, offering an instant swap feature for buying and selling Bitcoin between wallets and bank accounts. This service is facilitated through a partnership with a virtual assets service provider, which is also applying for MiCA licensing. Felix highlights that the company is using other Bitcoin focused companies to leverage themselves off of. The company charges a 1% fee on conversions, whether buying, selling, or spending Bitcoin. Customer feedback reveals unexpected use cases, including Bitcoin beginners using the card to understand Bitcoin better and buying Bitcoin with euros to spend via the card. Some users leverage the platform for reliable and private Bitcoin sales, as WAVE.space issues IBANs in the user's name, ensuring that transfers to their bank accounts appear as internal transfers, avoiding scrutiny from banks. Felix shares a story of someone in the UK struggling to buy a house after selling Bitcoin and recommends people use WAVE.space in Europe to avoid those issues. Felix says the company has a thousand users and is growing 70-80% each month. The company was bootstrapped by three co-founders and then had investment from angels, one of which was one of the first angel investors in Relay. Felix is looking for investors who understand the goals of the company. There are plans for loyalty and rewards programs, potentially integrating with platforms like Satsback, and expanding partnerships with airlines like EasyJet and accommodation providers like Airbnb. Felix shares that the company has a blog post talking about people shorting Bitcoin without realizing it. The WAVE card lowers people's time preference because it causes them to ask the question, "Is this worth 30,000 sats?" Felix recommends people check out the Telegram group, website, and Twitter account for the latest information. He plans to be at Bitcoin Forum in Bavaria and Lugano's Plan B conference. Felix jokes that if he had one orange pill left, he would give it to Christine Lagarde.

In this podcast episode with Dr. Lili Milani, Head of the Estonian Biobank and Professor of Pharmacogenomics at the University of Tartu, we discuss how Estonia's national biobank has become a trusted platform where science, ethics, and personal agency meet. The Estonian Biobank began as a research initiative focused on the genetics of disease, but over time, its purpose has deepened and broadened. “The original goal was to understand how genes relate to diseases so we could improve care,” Milani explains. As more participants joined and the scope of available data expanded, the Biobank grew into a national tool for real, tangible benefits to people's personal lives. Tune in! 

When Stewart Johnson staged a one-man No Kings Day protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Estonia, his image went viral. Stewart tells the story, and paints a picture of a the country he's fallen in love with. He also discusses government by oligarchs, the Singing Revolution, humor as an educational tool, and spins tales of being the first person to ever do stand-up comedy in a country. The creator of Estonia's first cancer comedy and first movie in English (*The Chuck Band Show"), Steward is also the author of the book Tales from Estonia. Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com. Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org.

3. Kievan Rus Assimilation and the Unsolved Mystery of the Salme Ships Eleanor Barraclough Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age In the east, Rurik and his company founded what became Kievan Rus, shifting their power base south from Novgorod (862) to Kiev. Although people of Norse heritage controlled the area initially, they were a minority who mastered cultural assimilation with Slavic groups. Norse names like Ingvar and Helga became Slavicized as Igor and Olga, demonstrating extensive cultural mixing. The text also covers the mystery of the Salme ships in Estonia, recently discovered. These two ship burials, dated around 750 AD and predating Lindisfarne, contained the remains of dozens of high-status individuals from Sweden who died violently, likely on a diplomatic mission. One leader was buried with the king piece of the popular board game Hnefatafl placed in his mouth—an intentional act of storytelling.

By the end of the thirteenth century, the Teutonic Order has established Prussia and Livonia, new Catholic states running from Poland to Estonia.

Andrés Calvachi, Andrés Sicard, Angélica Flechas, Asier Perez, Bernardita Brancoli, Christian Ullmann, Coppelia Herran, Debora Kajt, Denis Toledo-Nieto, Diana Saimovici, Diego Rodriguez Martín, Eduardo Mercovich, Eliana Sanchez-Aldana, Francisco Martinez, Johanna Zarate Hernández, Kevin Fonseca Laverde, Leoncio Soler, Lorena Guerrero Jiménez, Lorena Paz, Lucrecia Piatteli, Maria Fernanda Chamorro, Malena Pasin, Marcelo Zambrano, María Ledesma, María Sanchez, Mariana Pittaluga, Martín Groisman, Martín Szyszlican, Monica Forero Díaz, Omar Mendoza, Ramón Rispoli, Renée Harari Masri, Ricardo Amasté, Roberta Barban Franceschi, Ruben Vazquez, Santiago Bustelo, Sebastián Zelonka, Uqui Permui Martínez y Yuri Mayerli Salinas son las voces que escuchamos en este episodio. Este episodio es parte de las listas: Diseño ux, diseño industrial, diseño gráfico, diseño feminista, diseño con perspectiva de género, educación en diseño, niñez y diseño, Colombia, Francia, Argentina, España, Chile, Ecuador, México y Estonia.  Hicimos una llamada abierta a hablar del tema. Contamos que queriamos hacer un episodio especial y mandamos al aire las siguientes preguntas: "¿Crees que el diseño puede ser malvado? ¿O simplemente es una herramienta neutral?" (Referencia a la frase de Papanek: "Hay profesiones más dañinas que el diseño industrial, pero muy pocas") ¿Qué ejemplo de diseño 'demoníaco' se te viene a la cabeza?  ¿Alguna vez has diseñado algo que luego te hizo sentir incómodo/a? ¿Por qué?El resultado fue increíble.  Nos llegaron muchas más respuestas que las que esperábamos. Nos podían mandar audio. Armar este episodios fue demoniacamente trabajoso. Recibimos 3hs de audio y las hilvanamos para poder tener este episodio. Estoy también super agradecida de saber que hay una comunidad grande con ganas de compartir. Muchísimas gracias a todos los que contribuyeron, esperamos haber hecho un trabajo respetuoso con todos sus mensajes. Nos dejaron algunas recomendaciones: Martín Szyszlican⁠ recomienda: AI, Mars and Inmortality: Are we dreaming big enough?(video)  Diana Saimovici recomienda: Satanismo, de Ocultonas (podcast)Renée Harari Masri recomienda: Un manifiesto Leoncio Soler recomienda: En caso de amor, de Anne DufourmantelleArte y cosmotecnia, de Yuk Hui Sobre la violencia de Slavoj ZizekMateria Vibrante de Jane BennettAndrés Sicard recomienda: Diseño y delitoRamón Rispoli recomienda Kuang, C. & Fabricant, R. (2019). User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of DesignAre Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play. WH Allen.Eyal,N. (2020). Enganchado (Hooked): Como Construir Productos y ServiciosExitosos Que Formen Habitos. Sunshine Business Dev.Fogg, B.J. (2003). Persuasive Technology. Elsevier.Schüll,N.D. (2014). Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas. Princeton University Press.     

For the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a NATO member has formally invoked Article 4 of the alliance's founding treaty after a major airspace breach. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna tells Talk to Al Jazeera why repeated Russian provocations are more than isolated incidents - they're a test of NATO's credibility. As United States President Donald Trump questions the value of collective defence, Tsahkna warns that Europe's security consensus is fraying and hesitation could invite danger.

In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha break down how South Korea is tightening monetary and strategic discipline ahead of next week's high-stakes APEC meetings. They begin with the Bank of Korea's decision to keep interest rates at 2.5% — a move to anchor the won and curb housing risks while signaling fiscal restraint before President Donald Trump's visit and final trade talks with Washington. Next, they turn to Seoul's expanding defense diplomacy at ADEX 2025, including Estonia's move toward the K239 Chunmoo and Poland's submarine project, and the launch of the KSS-III Batch-II submarine that underscores Seoul's maturing deterrence posture. The team then examines Foreign Minister Cho Hyun's push to revise the U.S.-ROK 123 Agreement, granting Seoul more flexibility in nuclear-fuel processing and deepening its quest for energy sovereignty. Finally, they preview the APEC week in Gyeongju — from Trump's one-night stop and Xi Jinping's industrial diplomacy to the APEC CEO Summit where Nvidia's Jensen Huang joins Korea's chaebol leaders — as Seoul braces for a defining moment in global diplomacy. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Audio edited by Lina Park

Michelle is the Founder and Managing Partner of Clearhaven Partners, which she founded in 2019 to build a private equity firm grounded in focus and shared values. She sets the firm's strategy and direction and chairs Clearhaven's Investment Committee. Under her leadership, Clearhaven manages more than $1 billion in AUM across multiple funds, investing in growth-oriented software and technology businesses. Michelle is responsible for firm leadership, investment origination, execution, and portfolio management.   Prior to founding Clearhaven, Michelle was a member of the investment teams at Thoma Bravo and Riverside Partners; at Riverside she served as a General Partner and member of the Investment Committee. She began her career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Michelle holds an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard Business School and a BBA, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. She also studied at l'Université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, France, and taught at Erakommertzkolledz in Tallinn, Estonia. Michelle has been recognized by The Wall Street Journalas one of private equity's most influential women and by Buyouts as one of ten “Rock Stars of Private Equity's Future.” She serves on the Advisory Board of 51 Vets.   Michelle lives in the Greater Boston area with her husband, two children, and their golden retriever. Michelle is a Christian, a music lover, and a proud alumna of the St. Charles, Illinois state champion dance team (go Saints!). She's also a novice fly fisher, having recently discovered an unexpected passion for the sport.  

Listen, we all love the Eurovision Classics: Waterloo, Love Shine A Light, etc. But sometimes these songs get a little overexposed, and that's when they need a few years to cool off in the Eurovision Vault. We take a look at a few songs that could use a rest as interval acts or medley choices, and offer up some replacements that might sound a little fresher to the ears of the discerning ESC fan. Jeremy's making a good living on the wages of love, Dimitry reveals his all-time Eurovision crush, and Oscar's shouting Hallelujah. Watch our vault selections on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWjWuRIDXj_NAbhr1Yqj-tsThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XMmDhfDhsVMsyjke7tRGL The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

In this episode, we discuss how the war in Ukraine has not altered Moscow's threat perceptions, but amplified and reinforced them. Guest Biographies Gabriela Iveliz Rosa-Hernandez is an Associate Research Analyst at the CNA Russia Studies Program. Her research centers on security orders, deterrence issues, and Russia's security policy, supplemented by her significant in-country experience living in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and other countries in the region. Further Reading CNA Report: The Shooting Party: Russia's Evolving Threat Perceptions Since 2022  

2025-10-21 | Silicon Wafers 036 | DAILY UPDATES | Is Russia's Hybrid War on Europe a precursor to a full incursion on European territory, or even the invasion of a European country? This is Silicon Wafers. Today: why Russia is probing and testing Europe, how hybrid attacks work, and what happens if the Kremlin pushes further escalating to a full invasion — and how we can deter it.Why the probing is intensifying - Moscow is stress-testing Europe's seams, pulling at the threads to see if the fabric of our institutions and resilience will unravel. But it is conducting this below the threshold of open war — because hybrid pressure is cheap, deniable, and strategically useful. Sub-threshold does not trigger a direct armed response but can also achieve Russia's strategic objectives without direct confrontation. It's a war sandbox, for testing and learning. Think of it as a toolkit of rolling lab experiments in limited aggression: sabotage, arson, cyber, GPS jamming, “grey fleet” shenanigans at sea, drones in NATO airspace, and influence operations that launder Kremlin narratives through local proxies, compliant channels and criminal networks.----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SOURCES: IISS — The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against Europe's Critical Infrastructure* (research paper, Aug. 2025). Council of the EU — Statement condemning Russia's persistent hybrid campaigns (July 18, 2025); EU hybrid-threats sanctions framework (Oct. 8, 2024; prolonged Oct. 3, 2025)Reuters — Poland/Romania foil exploding-parcel plot (Oct. 21, 2025); Spanish minister's jet GPS interference near Kaliningrad (Sept. 24, 2025); German CHOD: 5–8 year window (Apr. 18, 2024); Hybrid threat to Europe's energy (Oct. 13, 2025)AP News — Arrests tied to parcel-bomb plot in Poland and Romania (Oct. 21, 2025)The Guardian — Sikorski on drone incursion: “tactically stupid and counterproductive” (Oct. 15, 2025)The Insider — Inside Russia's Latvian Sabotage Squad (July 10, 2024)Meduza - ‘There has to be a cost' — Russian sabotage spiked in Europe last year (Mar. 21, 2025)RFE/RL — Admiral Rob Bauer warning (NATO readiness) (Jan. 19, 2024); IISS sabotage overview (Aug. 20, 2025)UK Government — Condemnation of “malicious cyber activity by the Russian Intelligence Services” (May 3, 2024); UK/US advisory on Star Blizzard spear-phishing (Dec. 7, 2023)ACLED — Suspected Russia-linked hybrid incidents across Europe (2022–Apr. 2025)Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service — International Security and Estonia 2025 (threat horizon)----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

Today on The Travel Diaries we're revisiting a very special conversation from the archives with national treasures Si King and the late, much-loved Dave Myers, better known to millions as The Hairy Bikers.Si and Dave were my very first duo on the podcast, and what a joy they were. For more than two decades, they entertained Britain with their infectious humour, foodie expertise and shared love of motorbikes. Their travel and food shows from Asian Adventure to Mediterranean Adventure and Route 66 inspired countless viewers to see the world through flavour and friendship.When I spoke to them, Dave was in the middle of undergoing cancer treatment. He joined me the night before a round of chemo, having travelled down to London especially, which made their generosity of time and spirit all the more moving. Listening back now, after Dave's passing earlier this year, it feels particularly poignant to hear his warmth, wit and passion for life come through so vividly. This episode is a celebration of both Bikers' deep love of travel, of each other, and of the extraordinary journeys they shared with us all.In this archive chat, we travel together from Namibia to India, Argentina to Estonia, with countless adventures in between.Destination Recap:Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland, EnglandIsle of Man, EnglandPortugalNamibiaMadurai, IndiaSouthern ItalyBuenos Aires, ArgentinaPatagonia, ArgentinaValdes Peninsula, ArgentinaGrossglockner High Alpine Road, AustriaAtlas Mountains, MoroccoMexicoThe Ghats, IndiaJapanLithuaniaRiga, LatviaTallinn, EstoniaFinnish ArchipelagoSouthern TurkeyMachu Picchu, PeruNigeriaPan-American HighwayWith thanks to...Titanic Belfast - Discover the world's most authentic Titanic story at Titanic Belfast - where history, heritage and experience come alive.Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first to find out who is joining me on next week's episode come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't wait until then, remember there's the first 15 seasons to catch up on, that's over 160 episodes to keep you busy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tusentals människor vilar på havets botten, offer för historiens många fartygsförlisningar. Andra har hamnat där frivilligt och valt havet som grav. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Titanic, Estonia och ubåten Ulven. Vad är det som lockar och skrämmer oss med historierna om fartygskatastrofer och varför vill vi se resterna av fartygsvrak på museum? Tobias Svanelid träffar etnologerna Simon Ekström, Hanna Jansson och Claes-Göran Wetterholm på Sjöhistoriska museets scen för att samtala om vårt förhållande till havet som grav, om utställningarna om Hansakatastrofen och Ghost Ships och om det faktum att allt fler människor väljer att frivilligt låta begrava sig i havet.

After doing the first podcast about Estonia a few days ago, I thought of a few more things.  Give a listen to this 9 minute microcast. 

Kristen Ghodsee reads Cathy Porter's translation of an excerpt from Alexandra Kollontai's autobiography. Reflecting on a visit to Narva, Estonia in March of 1896, when she was just 24-years-old, Kollontai describes the event that radicalized her forever. Recent Writings from Kristen Ghodsee:“Clima y Utopía,” El País Semanal, October 17, 2025“Materialists skewers the dating market – but stops too short,” Jacobin Magazine, July 12, 2025“From Democracy to ‘Safety',” Los Angeles Review of Books, July 3, 2025Recent Interviews with Kristen Ghodsee:Meagan Day, “How Manosphere Content Placates Disenfranchised Men,” Jacobin Magazine, May 1, 2025 (Also in Spanish, French, and German)“Der Sozialismus behandelte Frauen besser,” Konkret Magazin, May 2025: 52-52Meagan Day, “Tradwives are a Harbinger of Systemic Breakdown,” Jacobin Magazine, April 27, 2025 (Also in Spanish)Recent writings about Kollontai:Cathy Porter, Alexandra Kollontai: Writings from the StruggleMaria Wiesner, Radikal selbstbestimmt – Ihrer Zeit weit voraus. Was wir von Alexandra Kollontai lernen könnenMridula Manglam, “Across Struggles and Time: If I Could Speak to Alexandra Kollontai.” If you can stomach social media, please request to follow @prof_kristenSend us a textThanks so much for listening. This podcast has no Patreon-type account and receives no funding. There are no ads and there is no monetization. If you would like to support the work being done here, please spread the word, share with your friends and networks, and consider exploring the following links.Check out Kristen Ghodsee's recent books: Everyday Utopia Red Valkyries Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism Second World, Second Sex Subscribe to Kristen Ghodsee's free, episodic newsletter at: https://kristenghodsee.substack.comLearn more about Kristen Ghodsee's work: www.kristenghodsee.com Kristen R. Ghodsee is the award-winning author of twelve books and Professor of Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Welcome to the first episode of Beauty for Ashes - in conjunction with Rhema Newcastle we are putting out a weekly radio programme and then this podcast.  It will follow the same pattern as Quantum of the Wee Flea - looking at news, culture, religion,  sport and music from throughout the world.    This week we look at Trump's Gaza piece;  Drugs in Estonia; Indoctrination in a Dorset school;  JK Rowling on Changing her mind and God; Senator Clare Chandler and Andy Cody; Country of the Week - Indonesia;   the Ashes; and the Final Word from Isaiah 61 with music from the Who;  the Verve;  Fun Boy Three; Iwan Fals-Bongkar; Ku Nyanyi Haleluya; Booker T and the MGs;  and Hillsong; 

At this moment, Jim and Amos are in Tallinn, Estonia. They talk about Greta Thunberg, a man's lost bitcoin hard drive, and the hundreds of fridge magnets Amos has purchased on the road. Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: ⁠https://www.jimjefferies.com⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jimjefferies⁠ Amos Gill IG: @abitofamosgill FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AmosGillComedy/⁠ Theme Song: "Rein It In Cowboy" by the Doohickeys