Podcasts about failed states

Preview for Later Today: Mary Kissel discusses the potential for a humanitarian catastrophe in Cuba following the Castro regime's eventual collapse. She warns that without a strategic plan, the country risks becoming a failed state like Haiti.1962 CUBA

From 'The Mighty Ducks' to Hollywood Heavyweight: Matt Doherty Breaks Down the 38-Year GrindIn this powerhouse episode of The CVMK Show, we sit down with a 38-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Matt Doherty. Known globally as the wise-cracking underdog hero Lester Averman from The Mighty Ducks franchise, Matt brings an absolute masterclass in resilience, longevity, and extreme accountability.We dive deep into his evolution from a 90s nostalgia icon to a relentless creative force. Matt opens up about surviving the unpredictable Hollywood machine, doubling down on his craft at Northwestern University and the Actor's Studio, and why he refuses to be boxed in by past success. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an athlete, or an Everyday Hero pushing past your own limits, Matt's insights on mental infrastructure and relentless execution will shift your entire mindset.Plus, we talk about his incredible new film project, Failed State, and what it takes to rewrite your own script!In This Episode, We Cover:0:00 - Intro: Meet Matt Doherty5:15 - The reality of the 25-year Hollywood grind and building mental resilience14:30 - The Mighty Ducks legacy and the true meaning of the underdog mentality26:45 - Reprising Averman for Game Changers and evolving the definition of success38:10 - Extreme accountability and avoiding the "child star" trap48:20 - Rewriting the script: Matt's new movie Failed State * 55:00 - Advice for the Everyday Hero feeling stuck in their current role

Today's HeadlinesNo respite for Lebanon after Iran ceasefireEurope's classrooms reflect surge in antisemitismAmid chaos, Haiti faces a humanitarian and spiritual crisis

In this episode of "Just Ask the Press," hosts Brian Karem, Mark Zaid, and Nolan Higdon tackle a whirlwind of political chaos and media scrutiny. They dive into the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the gridlock over DHS funding and critiquing President Trump's leadership. The discussion shifts to Trump's erratic foreign policy, including bizarre claims about Iran and Cuba, with Nolan analyzing the Republican Party's internal struggles. The episode also explores legal battles against Meta and YouTube, questioning the role of algorithms and the need for legislative action. Blending humor with incisive commentary, the hosts offer a thought-provoking perspective on American politics and media.   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.social Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVw This Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcast Purchase Brian's book "Free The Press"  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump's top counterterrorism official has quit over the war in Iran. He says pressure from Israel, not an imminent threat from Iran, led the US president to start the conflict.Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute on Benjamin Netanyahu's goals in Iran and how long he wants the fight to last.  He explains why, if regime change isn't possible, Israel might keep going until the Iranian state fails.  Featured: Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute

Ben Rhodes served as deputy national security adviser in Barack Obama's White House for eight years. He was working with President Obama as Benjamin Netanyahu continued to pressure the US, time and time again, to attack Iran. Obama, says Rhodes, resisted the Israeli prime minister's pressure campaign, but now under President Donald Trump's second term, it's clear that "Netanyahu essentially bullied him [Trump] into this war." In this wide-ranging interview, Mehdi and Rhodes discuss Israel's role in provoking this war with Iran, the Democratic Party leadership's weak response to the conflict, and the events that led up to this disaster during the Obama and Biden presidencies. SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribe WATCH 'MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfiltered FIND ZETEO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews FIND MEHDI: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Zeteo

I recently saw two movies that exemplified how I want to make political art: Neo Sora's "Happyend" and "Failed State" by Christopher Jason Bell and Mitch Blummer. Both films tell intimate stories that show rather than obscure the ways political systems influence their characters' lives. In this episode of This Is Your Afterlife, I'm grateful to talk to "Failed State" co-director Chris Bell about his approach to making political work and what makes him the artist and person he is. He's TIYA's first filmmaker guest!We talk about: DIY filmmaking, reconnecting with childhood friends, panic attacks, meditation, the mundanity of skydiving.Support the show and get the TIYA After Dark feed on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Chris:https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbellhttps://means.tv/ (use his code, CHRISBELL, for 10% off)Follow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

Wenn Ihnen unser Video gefallen hat, dann unterstützen Sie bitte diese Form des Journalismus: https://www.tichyseinblick.de/unterstuetzen-sie-uns Die USA und Israel bombardieren den Iran – Teheran schlägt zurück. Die Terrorgefahr in Deutschland ist real, sagt Ex-Oberst Ralph Thiele. Mit Maximilian Tichy spricht er über die nächste Eskalation im Nahen Osten und auch über Öl und die Weltwirtschaft. "Länger als eine Woche könnte der Iran die Straße von Hormuz nicht blockieren", sagt der Top-Militär. Die USA würden den Krieg sicher gewinnen - aber den Frieden danach womöglich verlieren. Thiele erklärt, was ein "Failed State" Iran für die Region und die Welt bedeuten könnte - und was das alles mit Russland, China und Taiwan zu tun hat. "Der Weltpolizist USA hält nicht mehr den Deckel auf dem Kochtopf", sagt Thiele. "Und jetzt kocht der Topf eben über." Webseite: https://www.tichyseinblick.de Newsletter: https://www.tichyseinblick.de/newsletter/anmeldung/

Wenn deutsche Leitmedien über Venezuela berichten, geschieht dies seit Jahren mit einer auffälligen sprachlichen und moralischen Eindeutigkeit. Begriffe wie „Diktatur“, „Regime“ oder „Failed State“ strukturieren die Berichterstattung und prägen nachhaltig die Wahrnehmung politischer, wirtschaftlicher und sozialer Entwicklungen. Sie erscheinen dabei weniger als erklärungsbedürftige Zuschreibungen denn als feststehende Deutungen, die kaum noch erläutert oder hinterfragt werden.Weiterlesen

Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Syria as a failed state regardless of Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership, arguing the country lacks functional institutions and faces insurmountable challenges to achieving genuine stability or governance.1863 NYC

In deze video bespreken Marlies Dekkers en Wierd Duk de huidige staat van Nederland, waarbij Duk zijn recente observaties uit Zuid-Afrika gebruikt als spiegel voor de Nederlandse samenleving.De belangrijkste thema's in het gesprek zijn:Verschil in sociale omgang: Duk observeert dat de dagelijkse omgang tussen verschillende bevolkingsgroepen in Zuid-Afrika, ondanks politieke spanningen en criminaliteit, vaak relaxter en beleefder is dan in de Nederlandse publieke ruimte.High Trust vs. Low Trust: Er wordt betoogd dat Nederland verschuift van een 'high trust' samenleving (hoog onderling vertrouwen) naar een 'low trust' samenleving door de grootschalige import van culturen die haaks staan op de Nederlandse normen en waarden.Verlies van gemeenschapszin: Dekkers en Duk constateren dat Nederland geen hechte gemeenschap meer is en dat de eigen cultuur en tradities (zoals Kerst en vuurwerk) worden losgelaten of niet langer worden beschermd.Integratieproblematiek: Duk uit scherpe kritiek op de overlast van specifieke groepen migrantenjongeren en het gebrek aan weerbaarheid of eisen vanuit de ontvangende Nederlandse samenleving.Nederland als 'Failed State': Aan de hand van een eerdere tweet van Duk wordt besproken of Nederland op weg is naar een 'failed state' omdat het fundament van onderling vertrouwen en het functioneren van instituties onder druk staat.--------------------eindejaarsactie ---------------------Maak het geluid van de Nieuwe Wereld volgend jaar ook mogelijk. Zonder uw steun geen DNW! Word lid of doneer:

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A calm and clear conversation with Sagar, senior staff writer at The Caravan. We speak about why Bihar is more than a broken state, how caste politics really works on the ground, and how election season gets distorted by the memification of leaders who should not be elevated in the first place. He explains the gap between lived reality and the stories told by mainstream media, the truth behind the jungle raj label, and why Bihar has been misread for so long. Tune in for a grounded look at a state that carries more history, complexity, and dignity than the usual headlines allow.Watch Uncensored Cut and many other member only videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-new-member-138495655?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkOr on Youtube Membership: Support Us: Click JOIN button to become a member- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnXbbY81TwRJ1DxsyKZV6Q/joinOne time Payment support to keep the podcast running: https://rzp.io/l/mAM9AWHnq BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/Anuragminus Buy My Book: https://www.amazon.in/s?k=the+great+indian+brain+rot&crid=71NJPQUYH29W&sprefix=%2Caps%2C226&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent

In Libanon entsteht nach Jahrzehnten wieder ein staatliches Bussystem. Die lila Busse seien weit mehr als ein öffentliches Transportmittel, erzählt unser Korrespondent, der damit vom Norden in den Süden gefahren ist - durch ein zerrissenes Land. Für viele Libanesen sei es ein Wunder, dass es nun nach Jahrzehnten der Misswirtschaft, Korruption und Krieg wieder ein staatliches Busnetz gebe. Ein Zeichen für die Menschen, dass Libanon vielleicht doch nicht verloren sei. Heutiger Gast: Daniel Böhm, Nahost-Korrespondent Host: Marlen Oehler Die Reportage aus dem lila Bus mit schönen Bildern gibt es in der NZZ. Zum NZZ-Probeabo geht's hier entlang, damit lest, hört und schaut ihr die NZZ drei Monate lang zum Preis von einem.

-- On the Show: -- Seven million people join nationwide No Kings protests as Donald Trump and MAGA figures panic over the growing anti-Trump movement -- Donald Trump posts AI videos showing planes dumping feces on Harry Sisson after millions protest him, revealing his anger and fear -- Republicans ignore years of warnings about climate, economy, healthcare, and democracy, leaving the country to face preventable crises -- Karoline Leavitt calls Democrats terrorists, illegal aliens, and criminals on Fox News, showcasing the GOP's slide into open bigotry -- Donald Trump slurs words and sits down mid-event, raising new questions about his health and exposing media double standards -- America's crumbling infrastructure, inequality, and decaying democracy are symptoms of state failure under Trump -- Katherine Boyle, a powerful venture capitalist tied to J.D. Vance and Peter Thiel, quietly builds MAGA influence through Silicon Valley -- Donald Trump rants aboard Air Force One declaring decisions “up to me,” insults reporters, and reveals ignorance about global events -- Donald Trump invents adoring supporters and imaginary black women in Chicago to cope with declining popularity and public rejection -- On the Bonus Show: Trump commutes the sentence of disgraced former Congressman George Santos, right-wing commentators react to No Kings 2, Benny Johnson suggests Obama and Hillary indictments are next, and much more...

This is our first conversation with independent filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell. We with him again about the feature length release, Failed State, which he co-directed. Miss Me Yet is a chronicle of the George W. Bush presidency, which means that it also documents the early days of the War on Terror, beginning with 9/11. Chris draws us back into the early 2000s by painstakingly splicing together archival footage of Bush interspersed with commercials that amplify the cultural moments. It seems appropriate to rerelease this episode, not just because it's the 200th anniversary of 9/11 (or whatever), but because the seeds of so much we've grown to live with and so much of what we've become numb to were planted in those years. Trump used an Iraq War era Congressional authorization for the legal pretext to assassinate Qasem Soleimani in 2020. Of course, as we've seen many times recently, we've moved well past the need for annoying legal authorizations. Arguably though, we might not have become so inured to extrajudicial violence if we weren't first used to Congress rubber stamping it. Congress' approval was never even requested for the recent US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran. From the original episode description: In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Christopher Bell about his docuseries Miss Me Yet. Chris brings the horror and absurdity of the George W. Bush years back to life as he tells the story of a political heir who becomes president, is branded a liar and war criminal by many, and finally drifts into the semi-reclusive painterly life.  Miss Me Yet is currently showing on Means TV.https://means.tv/programs/missmeyet Find Chris bell on Twitter:https://twitter.com/UpdateTheGrids Watch some of Chris' other films:https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Music:Airglow - Spliff and Wesson (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en We're unlocking this ep for a while because everyone should get to know Chris and hear about his docuseries Miss Me Yet. Subscribe on Patreon to support making this show, get premium only episodes, and listen to our entire back catalog. patreon.com/wetwired

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Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Miss Me Yet, Attention Shoppers) joins us to discuss Last Action Hero, a meta action comedy featuring too many ideas, a healthy serving of great jokes, and a fascinating reckoning for its star Arnold Schwarzenegger as he was aging into the second act of his movie star career. We begin with a conversation about the action hero vehicle, its dominance in the 1980s, and its turn to self-reference and parody in the early 1990s. Then, we explore Last Action Hero's bizarre combination of action movie tropes and lighter cartoon comedy logic that makes its satirical targets more difficult to identify. After, we address the ways the film incidentally exonerates itself from some of the more ideologically thorny tendencies of police films by embracing fantasy and drawing attention to its artifice. Finally, we spend some time discussing Chris's latest brilliant and beautiful film Failed State, how its component parts all came together, and what it means to be a filmmaker in our moment of constant crises and social alienation.Follow Christopher Jason Bell on TwitterWatch Chris's films on Means.tv Watch the trailer for Failed StateGet access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

In this bonus episode, cohost Jason Christian interviews the independent filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell. Besides being a filmmaker, Bell is a board of director of the streaming co-op MeansTV. Bell's archival doc series about George W. Bush's presidency, Miss Me Yet, can be watched on MeansTV and received praise from numerous outlets such as The Baffler, AV Club, and Filmmaker magazine. His third feature Failed State premiered at Torino Film Festival and is continuing to screen across the world. His newest documentary short, Attention Shoppers, features Abby Martin and can be viewed on MeansTV. His latest narrative short, The Confection, is now playing the festival circuit. In the episode, Christopher elaborates on his filmmaking process, especially making Miss Me Yet and Attention Shoppers, and how he used footage from the YouTube channel Vampire Robot to make the latter. Further, Christpher and Jason reflect on the political climate during the Bush years and today, and the similarities and differences between each era.  If you subscribe to MeansTV, and use the promo code CHRISBELL, you'll get 10% off! On this episode:  Christopher recommends Scott Noble's documentary The Power Principle: Corporate Empire and the Rise of the National Security State (2012), Ian Bell's 2025 documentary WTO/99, Tyler Rubenfeld's short horror film Another Sinking Sun (2023), and the book The Sun Won't Come Out Tomorrow: The Dark History of American Orphanhood, by Kristen Martin.  Jason recommends the podcast Blowback, particular Season One about the Iraq War.  Follow Christopher Jason Christopher Bell on X (formerly Twitter): @UpdateTheGrids.  Follow Jason Christian on X (formerly Twitter): @JasonAChristian.  Like and subscribe to Cold War Cinema, and don't forget to leave us a review! Want to continue the conversation? Drop us a line at any time at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Cold War Cinema, follow along at coldwarcinema.com, or find us online on Bluesky @coldwarcinema.com or on X at @Cold_War_Cinema. 

In Episode 433 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Sam Freedman, a former senior policy advisor in the UK's Department for Education, political analyst, and the author of "Failed State," a timely exploration of the deep-rooted dysfunction within British governance and how to fix it. In their conversation, Sam Freedman examines the origins and nature of the current crisis, focusing on issues such as extreme centralization, the dominance of executive power, and the corrosive impact of modern media dynamics on politics and policymaking. He also takes listeners through several critical turning points in recent British political history, explaining how the solutions to past crises have, paradoxically, laid the groundwork for today's dysfunction. The episode ends with an exploration of Sam's proposed radical institutional reforms, why incremental solutions are insufficient, and how these issues compare to those facing the United States and other western democracies. The two discuss decentralization, the strengthening of parliamentary scrutiny, civil service reform, and the complex interplay between governance, media influence, and public trust in political institutions. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 07/31/2025

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Season 5 Ep 25: A Lie We Always Want to Believe, Regime Change in Iran and Does it Serve U.S. Interests to Have So Many Failed States? 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Act One: A Lie We Always Want to Believe, Regime Change in Iran  12:00 - Act Two: Does it Serve U.S. Interests to Have So Many Failed States?

As the Iran-Israel conflict enters its fifth day, there are growing signs that the United States will intervene on the side of its Israeli allies. Iranian scholar Hamidreza Azizi says Israel is aiming for regime change or to turn Iran into a failed state.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel Reeves' spending review is out – what's in it and what do the panel think should have got more attention? Plus, Reform UK wants to bring the DOGE mentality to Britain. We explain why that's a terrible idea. Author of Failed State and the indispensable Comment is Freed substack Sam Freedman joins the panel. And in the Extra Bit for subscribers, as the Millennium Bridge turns 25, what has Britain built in the first quarter of the 21st century and what does it say about us? • Listen to the latest Why? With Emma Kennedy: What is scrolling doing to our brains? ESCAPE ROUTES • Sam Freedman has been bingeing on The Big Bang Theory on Channel4.com.  • Ros recommends Series 2 of The Gold on BBC iPlayer.  • Jonn recommends Microserfs by Douglas Coupland.  • Dorian recommends Platonic featuring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne on Apple TV+.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor and Jonn Elledge. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Video Production by Chris Jones. Music by Cornershop. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 4548: The Threshold For Law And Order; Failed State Of California

John Paul Peters on Failed States and Victory Lap: 1:27-1:17:32 Jason Livermore on Potemkin City Limits, Today's Empires Tomorrow's Ashes, Supporting Caste, and more: 1:17:32-2:07:19 Ryan Greene on Less Talk More Rock and Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes: 2:07:19-3:14:49 John Paul Peters on At Peace: 3:14:49-4:15:20 Chris Hannah on At Peace: 4:15:20-4:39:26 Jason Livermore on At Peace: 4:39:26-END

Meet Christopher Moritz, author of Failed State: A Portrait of California in the Twilight of Empire. A shocking burglary became the catalyst for his powerful book, transforming personal loss into a searing exploration of resilience and societal decay. Christopher shares the raw story behind his writing, revealing how adversity shaped his unflinching narrative. We also dive into the turbulent waters of California politics, dissecting the state's bureaucratic dysfunction, cultural shifts, and systemic failures that fuel his provocative critique. With sharp wit and unfiltered candor, Christopher offers a bold perspective on the Golden State's challenges. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that blends personal triumph with a fearless take on a state at a crossroads. Following Chris on X: https://x.com/chrisgmoritz Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/Failed-State-Portrait-California-Twilight/dp/1510784470 E-mail the show: Mike@Mikeduppod.net https://www.instagram.com/mikeduppod/?hl=en

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett talk about France's metamorphosis from post-Roman fragmentation to unified nation-state, analyzing how Frankish conquests, feudal innovations, and religious conflicts shaped French cultural identity. They reveal the paradoxical consequences of centralization—cultural flourishing alongside structural weaknesses that would ultimately determine France's historical trajectory. --

Guest Chris Moritz, author "Failed State", joins to discuss the ongoing failures of California leadership. Discussion of Newsom's attempt to grow popularity, environmental failures in the state, pushback on immigration, and more.  Guest Tony Delgado, Wall Street CEO, joins to discuss ongoing deportation efforts from the Trump administration, response from the Hispanic community, and more. Are Democrats using old talking points and how can the GOP message to the Hispanic community better?

Tulsi Gabbard, the new Director of National Intelligence, says she has over 100 people working “around the clock” to prepare the RFK files for release. What will they find? • FRESH PRESSED OLIVE OIL – Olive oil packs the most flavor and healthiest nutrients when it's fresh. Don't settle for stale supermarket olive oils – get it direct from small, award-winning farms! Get your free $39 bottle for just $1 shipping & taste the difference at https://GetFreshDrDrew.com/ Chris Moritz tells Newsmax: “The unraveling of California is a case study in the perils of unchecked oligarchy where concentrated wealth, political corruption, and mass migration are weaponized to dissolve national cohesion.” Newsmax reports that in 2022, LA had a “crime rate of 36 for 1,000 residents. That's one of the highest in the nation.” Mark Groubert is a writer, editor, producer, publisher, and screenwriter. He has written for LA Weekly, edited National Lampoon magazine, produced for HBO, published MTV Magazine, and worked as a screenwriter with the WGA. He co-hosts America's Untold Stories on YouTube. More at https://americasuntoldstories.com and https://x.com/lordbuckly Chris Moritz, a corporate attorney, investment researcher, and M&A executive, authored Failed State: A Portrait of California in the Twilight of Empire. A third-generation Santa Monican, he graduated from UCLA, holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and earned a JD from NYU School of Law. He served as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Trump. More at https://x.com/chrisgmoritz 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • FRESH PRESSED OLIVE OIL - Olive oil packs the most flavor and healthiest nutrients when it's fresh. Don't settle for stale supermarket olive oils – get it direct from small, award-winning farms! Get your free $39 bottle for just $1 shipping & taste the difference at https://GetFreshDrDrew.com/ • HEART FACTORS PLUS - A powerful formula packed with L-arginine, a key amino acid that's been shown to enhance nitric oxide physiology and could play a key role in supporting healthy blood flow and circulation. Get a FREE bottle with your order at https://heartfactorsplus.com/drew • ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR - Repair skin faster with more of the molecule your body creates naturally! Hypochlorous (HOCl) is produced by white blood cells to support healing – and no sting. Get 20% off at https://drdrew.com/skinrepair • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

เปิดพอดแคสต์เอพิโสดนี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด “หรือการถล่มของตึกสำนักงานการตรวจเงินแผ่นดินคือปัญหาคอร์รัปชัน?” เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ เหตุการณ์อาคาร สตง. ถล่ม ยังคงเป็นคำถามที่ไม่มีคำตอบที่ชัดเจน หลายคนจึงมองว่าปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นไม่ได้เกิดจากข้อบกพร่องทางการก่อสร้างเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่สะท้อนถึง ‘การทุจริตคอร์รัปชัน' ที่ทำลายความเชื่อมั่น ส่งผลให้เริ่มมีความกังวลว่าประเทศไทยกำลังจะกลายเป็น ‘รัฐล้มเหลว' The Secret Sauce จะมาพูดคุยกับผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านการต่อต้านการทุจริต ที่เชื่อว่า ‘คอร์รัปชันแก้ได้' พร้อมชี้ให้เห็นภาพรวมของสถานการณ์ในประเทศไทยว่าเราเข้าใกล้หุบเหวของรัฐล้มเหลวมากน้อยเพียงใด

“หรือการถล่มของตึกสำนักงานการตรวจเงินแผ่นดินคือปัญหาคอร์รัปชัน?” เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ เหตุการณ์อาคาร สตง. ถล่ม ยังคงเป็นคำถามที่ไม่มีคำตอบที่ชัดเจน หลายคนจึงมองว่าปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นไม่ได้เกิดจากข้อบกพร่องทางการก่อสร้างเพียงอย่างเดียว แต่สะท้อนถึง ‘การทุจริตคอร์รัปชัน' ที่ทำลายความเชื่อมั่น ส่งผลให้เริ่มมีความกังวลว่าประเทศไทยกำลังจะกลายเป็น ‘รัฐล้มเหลว' The Secret Sauce จะมาพูดคุยกับผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านการต่อต้านการทุจริต ที่เชื่อว่า ‘คอร์รัปชันแก้ได้' พร้อมชี้ให้เห็นภาพรวมของสถานการณ์ในประเทศไทยว่าเราเข้าใกล้หุบเหวของรัฐล้มเหลวมากน้อยเพียงใด

Liz Truss, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, says she wants to be part of the “second American revolution” — “Trump-style.” With “Britian heading for bankruptcy,” “grooming gangs,” unchecked immigration, and the rising threat of Islamism, is it too late to Make Europe Great Again? Despite an unhinged deep state and free-speech crackdowns, Liz Truss still has hope, which is why she is working on a new media venture to rival the BBC. She exposes how the Bank of England “turned on her” and then marvels at the incompetence of Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney before offering a chilling warning: “If we do not turn this around within 10 years, the West is finished.”           GLENN'S SPONSORS          Relief Factor          Relief Factor can help you live pain-free! The three-week quick start is only $19.95. Visit https://www.relieffactor.com/ or call 800-4-RELIEF.      Chapter  When it comes to Medicare, Chapter puts you first. Dial #250 and say the key word “Chapter,” or visit https://askchapter.org/BECK.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:10)The Democratic Party Identity Crisis Turns Into a Political Crisis: As Senator Schumer Backed Away from Shutdown, Young Democrats are ReelingYoung Democrats' Anger Boils Over as Schumer Retreats on Shutdown by The New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)Part II (11:10 - 21:08)Failed States and Terrorist Threats: The Need for a Sustained Military Effort Against the Houthi Rebels in YemenHouthi Inc: the pirates who weaponised globalisation by The EconomistPart III (21:08 - 26:27)A Titan of the Self-Help Movement Dies at 76: The Death and Legacy of Melody Beattie, Author of ‘Codependent No More'Melody Beattie, Author of a Self-Help Best Seller, Dies at 76 by The New York Times (Richard Sandomir)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

How do you follow an industry-shaking debut like SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE? If you're Steven Soderbergh, the answer is obvious: a weird, downer sort-of-biopic of Franz Kafka shot in black and white. We're joined by filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (MISS ME YET, THE WINDS THAT SCATTER) to talk 1991's KAFKA, Soderbergh's influence, and Chris's outstanding new film FAILED STATE. Great ep! Further Reading: "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka The Trial by Franz Kafka The Castle by Franz Kafka Los Angeles Times article by David Gritten Further Viewing: THE THIRD MAN (Reed, 1949) THE TRIAL (Welles, 1962) AMERICAN GIGOLO (Schrader, 1980) BRAZIL (Gilliam, 1985)   Follow Chris: https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Watch the trailer for FAILED STATE   Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Connor Tomlinson of Courage.Media. We spoke about Connor's investigations into the advertising used by smuggling gangs featuring images of drunk British women, why mass immigration is a feminist issue, the efforts by the British government to control public opinion, and the importance of middle class snobbery in understanding British p…

Why do some nations thrive while others collapse? Tolstoy's famous quote applies to economies—successful nations share key traits, while failed states unravel in distinctive ways. From corruption and weak institutions to war and economic mismanagement, history reveals clear patterns of failure. This video examines why countries like Barbados, the Congo, and Yemen have struggled, while South Korea has transformed into a global powerhouse. Can struggling nations liberate themselves from these cycles? Watch now to uncover the anatomy of a failed state! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brief meditation on loss, relativity, and the vagaries of show business.RESOURCES:Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, documentary (2021)Genius & Anxiety: How Jews Changed the World, 1847-1947, by Norman Lebrecht (2019)The War Room, documentary (1993) EXTRAS:“Is San Francisco a Failed State? (And Other Questions You Shouldn't Ask the Mayor)” by Freakonomics Radio (2025)“Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent,” by Freakonomics Radio (2023)

Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug. SOURCES:London Breed, former mayor of San Francisco.Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford UniversityKoleman Strumpf, professor of economics at Wake Forest University RESOURCES:"SF crime rate at lowest point in more than 20 years, mayor says," by George Kelly (The San Francisco Standard, 2025)"How the Trump Whale and Prediction Markets Beat the Pollsters in 2024," by Niall Ferguson and Manny Rincon-Cruz (Wall Street Journal, 2024)"Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation," by Aidan Toner-Rodgers (MIT Department of Economics, 2024) EXTRAS:"Why Are Cities (Still) So Expensive?" by Freakonomics Radio (2020)

PREVIEW - HEZBOLLAH Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) analyzes the unknowns of the failed state of Lebanon. More details tonight. 1898 Beirut

Trump's Orwellian January 6 Victory - Four Years Later Lies Have Won and Truth is Endangered | Today's Resignation of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau After 9 Years in Office | The Need to Lift Sanctions on Syria Before Chaos Consumes a Failed State

PREVIEW: EU ARMY: Defense analyst Gregory Copley examines the potential for an EU military force to secure borders and stabilize failed states like Syria. More tonight on prospects for 2025. 1940 Canada

#LEBANON: Failed State Again & What is to be done? Cliff May, FDD https://www.fdd.org/analysis/op_eds/2024/12/04/israels-gift/ 1960 Beirut

#NewWorldReport: Managing the Rogue, Failed  State of Cuba and Trump. State of Cuba. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1915 Havana

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in  the Black Sea basin and the challenges of Ukraine at war and Georgia in disorder. 1900 Tblisi Georgia CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #UKRAINE:  Trump and the Kremlin. Anatol Lieven Quincy Institute 915-930 #GEORGIA: Celebrity protests. Anatol Lieven Quincy Institute 930-945 Scala Report:  Ohio has a deep bench. Chris Riegel, #STRATACACHE 945-1000 AFGHANISTAN: Trump Administration and return to AL QAEDA IN AFGHANISTAN. . Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #ISRAEL:  Rocketed everyday in the hundreds. Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi.  Founder and president of Alma – a nonprofit and an independent research and education center specializing in Israel's security challenges on its northern border. 1015-1030 JIHADISTS: And governance.  Devorah Margolin is the Blumenstein-Rosenbloom Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. Her research primarily focuses on terrorism governance, terrorism financing, the role of propaganda and strategic communications, countering/preventing violent extremism, and the role of women and gender in violent extremism.    1030-1045 ANTISEMITISM: K-12 across the nation. Joel Finkelstein is Chief Science Officer and Cofounder of NCRI. Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton; Fellow at the Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Tova Plaut, NYC Public School Alliance. 1045-1100 #IRAN:  2:15 PM Behnam Ben Taleblu is a Research Fellow where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. Mr. Taleblu previously served as a Senior Iran Analyst at FDD. Prior to his time at FDD, Mr. Taleblu worked on non-proliferation issues at an arms control think-tank in Washington. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #NewWorldReport: Trump, Sheinbaum, and the USMCA. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1115-1130 #NewWorldReport: Managing the Rogue, Failed  State of Cuba and Trump. State of Cuba. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1130-1145 #NewWorldReport: Argentine's success so far.  Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis 1145-1200 #NewWorldReport: Bolivia troubles. Lula's health.  Paraguay promise. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #FRANCE: NVDA replaces  NTC, the relentless competition in the Dow. Simon Constable, wsj 1215-1230 #DRONES: The surprising limitations of drone defense. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 1230-1245 AUSTRALIA: Spaceport building. Bob Zimmerman  1245-100 AM #MARS: Theory of Liquid Water on Mares.  Bob Zimmerman 

#MALI: Failed state of warlords.   AND THE NEXT ISLAMIC STATE. . Caleb Weiss, Bill Roggio, FDD https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/08/generation-jihad-ep-201-new-un-report-on-jihadi-threat-in-africa-asia-and-the-middle-east.php 1911 Niger

PREVIEW: MALI, AL QAEDA & MAD MAX: Conversation with colleague Caleb Weiss of Bridgeway Foundation and FDD re the failed state of Mali and the warlords and gangs rampaging against each other and the inhabitants. Russian Africa Corps also. More later. 1898 West Africa

PREVIEW: SYRIA: Conversation with colleague Bill Roggio of FDD re the catastrophe and tragedy of the failed state of Syria, now torn apart by agents of chaos operating alongside powers such as the US, Russia, Turkey, and Iran. More tonight. 1920 French Mandate Syria