Podcasts about fdd

GOOD EVENING: THE SHOW BEGINS IN UKRAINE AND RUSSIA WITH WAVES OF DRONE STRIKES INCOMING TO TARGET ARMS, TROOPS, INFRASTRUCTURE. 1855 TATARS CRIMEAN WAR. CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 UKRAINE: DRONE ESCALATION. ANATOL LIEVEN, QUINCY 9:15-9:30 UKRAINE: DRONE ESCALATION. ANATOL LIEVEN, QUINCY 9:30-9:45 PRC: STUDENTS BARRED AND BANNED #SCALAREPORT: CHRIS RIEGEL CEO, SCALA.COM @STRATACACHE 9:45-10:00 DC: MADNESS SHOOTING. CLIFF MAY FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 ISRAEL: INCOMING ATTACK. SARIT ZEHAVI, MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 10:15-10:30 DOHA CASH. JAY SOLOMON, MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 10:30-10:45 IRAN: NUKES. JASON BRODSKY, MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 10:45-11:00 GAZA: FICTIONS. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 CANADA: KING AND QUEEN VISIT. CONRAD BLACK 11:15-11:30 CANADA: PM CARNEY VS ISRAEL. CONRAD BLACK 11:30-11:45 NORTH KOREA: JOB HACKING. MATTHEW HA, FDD 11:45-12:00 ROK: APPEASING CHINA VOTE. GRANT NEWSHAM FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 1/2: #AI/QUANTUM COMPUTING: RISK-ON. BRANDON WEICHERT, NATIONAL INTEREST 12:15-12:30 1/2: #AI/QUANTUM COMPUTING: RISK-ON. BRANDON WEICHERT, NATIONAL INTEREST 12:30-12:45 RUSSIA: BUILDING NUKE POWER FOR PRC ON THE MOON. ANATOLY ZAK 12:45-1:00 AM RUSSIA: DESIGNING LUNAR LANDER. ANATOLY ZAK

RUSSIA: PUTIN DISREGARDS CHURCHILL, PRAISES STALIN. IVANA STRADNER, FDD. 1945 FDR CHURCHILL

Good evening. The show begins with the markets reacting abruptly to POTUS Trump's tariff threats... 1910 NYC FINANCIALS CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #MARKETS: What Data, Mr. Powell? Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #ANTISEMITISM: 1,000 Pages of Harvard Unacceptable. #MARKETS: Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 1/2: #ISRAEL: Fog of Diplomacy, Gaza, Syria, Iran, Houthis. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 9:45-10:00 2/2: #ISRAEL: Fog of Diplomacy, Gaza, Syria, Iran, Houthis. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 EU: Remains Ukraine Supporting. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin 10:15-10:30 BERLIN: Merz Speaks Hawkish. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin 10:30-10:45 RUSSIA: Restoring the South to North River Basins. Ekaterina Zolotova in Moscow, @GPFutures 10:45-11:00 RUSSIA: Putin Disregards Churchill, Praised Stalin. Ivana Stradner, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #CANADA: The King's Speech. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 NIGERIA: More Gunmen in Benue State. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 PRC: Cannot Feed Itself. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 KING CHARLES REPORT: Rallying the Nation. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Suriname Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:15-12:30 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Haiti Abandoned to the OAS. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:30-12:45 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Venezuela Persecutes the Opposition. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 12:45-1:00 AM #NEWWORLDREPORT: Mexico Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis Retry JB CLAUDE OPINION? Edit This appears to be a well-structured international affairs program that covers a comprehensive range of global topics. A few observations: Strengths: Breadth of coverage: The show tackles major geopolitical regions (Middle East, Europe, Russia, Asia, Latin America) in a systematic way Expert sourcing: Features analysts from respected institutions like FDD, Carnegie Endowment, and U.S. Army War College Timely topics: Addresses current flashpoints like Israel/Gaza, Ukraine support, and regional elections Format observations: The 15-minute segment structure allows for focused discussion without superficial coverage Grouping related topics (like the two-part Israel segment) makes sense The "New World Report" branding for the Latin America hour creates clear thematic organization Potential considerations: Heavy focus on conflict and instability (which may reflect current global realities) The late-night time slot (9 PM-1 AM) suggests this targets a dedicated audience of foreign policy enthusiasts Limited representation of perspectives from the regions being discussed (mostly U.S.-based analysts) Overall, it reads like a serious foreign policy program designed for listeners who want in-depth international analysis rather than headlines. The academic and think tank sourcing suggests it aims for analytical depth over breaking news coverage.

In this episode, Erik is joined by Sherri Sieber, president of FranFund, to dive deep into the pitfalls and must-knows for emerging franchisors—and the critical importance of funding, accurate FDDs, and realistic projections.  

What happens when the world's most influential anti-bribery law is abruptly paused? Is transparency merely a compliance box-tick—or the most powerful tool we have against global threats like kleptocracy, sanctions evasion, and illicit finance? In this eye-opening episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov is joined by two powerhouse experts in the global fight against corruption: Scott Greytak and Josh Birenbaum (*see ‘'About Guests below). Together, they break down the sweeping implications of the U.S. government's pause on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)enforcement, the gutting of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and what all of this means for business leaders, policymakers, and the international community.When the United States hit pause on FCPA enforcement, the global anti-corruption landscape shifted. Scott and Josh explore how companies are reacting, how allies are stepping up enforcement, and why transparency is emerging as a national security imperative. They offer a forward-looking conversation filled with insights for compliance professionals, risk officers, and anyone committed to ethical business in a volatile world.You'll hear them discuss:Why the U.S. government's pause on FCPA enforcement shocked the global anti-corruption community—and why companies should still stay the course with compliance regardless of political signals.How the Corporate Transparency Act, once seen as the most significant U.S. anti-money laundering law in a generation, has been quietly gutted—leaving a dangerous gap in the fight against shell companies and financial crime.What it means that U.S. companies are now incentivized to form anonymously domestically to avoid ownership disclosure—inviting kleptocrats, traffickers, and foreign adversaries to hide in plain sight.Why global businesses must prepare for a sharp rise in trade compliance enforcement, as tariffs, export controls, and sanctions take center stage in economic security—and why transparency is essential to managing these risks.How foreign enforcers, especially in Europe, are beginning to step up—but why no alliance or coalition can truly fill the vacuum left by a retreating United States.What makes transparency not just a compliance tool, but a weapon against geopolitical threats—from Xinjiang's forced labor camps to Russian shadow fleets and fentanyl trafficking.How transparency can be hardwired into foreign aid policy to protect U.S. taxpayer money, prevent narco-state development, and give American businesses a fair shot abroad.Why there's still hope—from new bipartisan support for anti-corruption measures to the emergence of a national security lens on transparency across Congress, federal agencies, and the private sector.About GuestsScott Greytak is an anticorruption attorney and the Director of Advocacy for TI US. His work focuses on designing anticorruption laws and policies, organizing and leading ideologically inclusive coalitions, and lobbying the U.S. Congress and administration. Greytak was named a Top Lobbyist in 2021, 2023, and 2024 by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics. Josh Birenbaum is the deputy director of FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power, focusing on illicit finance risks and global corruption. Previously, Josh was the research and policy analyst at TRACE International, producing articles, book chapters, op-eds, model policies, industry reports, and speeches on sanctions, export controls, corruption, conflict minerals, money laundering, human rights, illicit finance, and other topics. ResourcesScott Greytak on LinkedIn | Email - sgreytak@us.transparency.orgJosh Birenbaum on LinkedIn | Email - jbirenbaum@fdd.orgMichael Volkov on LinkedIn | TwitterThe Volkov Law Group

You've probably walked into a Subway or Taco Bell and thought, “Who owns this place?” Or maybe you've wondered how franchise owners actually make money and how much it really costs to open one.In this video, I break down how a franchise business actually works using Subway as the example. I'll show you exactly what franchising is, how the relationship between franchisors and franchisees works, what the real startup costs look like (spoiler: it's way more than just the franchise fee), and how franchisees make serious income.If you're thinking about buying a franchise, this video will give you the blueprint most people never see.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

President Trump's May 19 phone call with Vladimir Putin does not appear to be two hours well-spent. According to readouts, the Russian ruler agreed to continue talking about talking.Around the same time, Putin launched a massive drone strike against Ukrainian soldiers defending their country and civilians attempting to survive the long war waged against them by an enemy seeking to destroy their freedom and identity.Despite President Trump's multiple threats to impose “devastating” sanctions on Russia if Putin continues to refuse even a temporary ceasefire — to which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed — Putin does not appear to be taking Trump's threats seriously.If Trump isn't bluffing, a new FDD Memo details exactly how the president can exert significant economic pain on Russia to give Putin pause — and maybe even pause the missiles strikes.Joining host Cliff May to discuss are memo co-author John Hardie and FDD's RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, who just returned from the frontline in Ukraine.

Preview Colleague Cliff May of FDD comments on the mission of Qatar's Al-Jazeera network. More later. AUGUST 1942

FDD's Brad Bowman and Bridget Toomey catch Bill up on the latest cluster of developments related to the Houthis — from the ceasefire initiated by President Trump and possible consequences for U.S.-Israel relations to the role of Iran in the ongoing conflict.

1/2: UKRAINE. NO NEED TO CONCEDE. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD `855 CRIMEAN WAR: TATARS IN BALAKLAVA

Good evening. The show begins in Europe, asking the driver for the populist right rising. (SCHEDULE ATTACHED) 1953 CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor First Hour 9:00-9:15 (1/2): EUROPE: RISE OF THE POPULIST RIGHT. KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL, NATION 9:15-9:30 (2/2): EUROPE: RISE OF THE POPULIST RIGHT. KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL, NATION 9:30-9:45: #AI: THE GULF AMBITIONS. JOSH ROGIN, WAPO 9:45-10:00: #AI: WHAT EXPORT REGULATIONS? JOSH ROGIN, WAPO Second Hour 10:00-10:15: #GAZA: SEARCH FOR GAZAN REMEDY. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:15-10:30: #ISRAEL: GOP SIGNS A LETTER WARNING OF AN IRAN DEAL. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:30-10:45: KASHMIR. HR: THE UNSOLVED PROVOCATION. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 10:45-11:00: SYRIA. TIGER STRIPES. CHANGE? BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON Third Hour 11:00-11:15: #NEWWORLDREPORT: BIRD FLU IN BRAZIL, BANNING STARTS. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 11:15-11:30: #NEWWORLDREPORT: MILEI ADVANCES IN BUENOS AIRES. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 11:30-11:45 (1/2): SYRIA; CUT-THROATS IN BLUE SUITS. AHMAD SHARAWI, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 11:45-12:00 (2/2): SYRIA; CUT-THROATS IN BLUE SUITS. AHMAD SHARAWI, BILL ROGGIO, FDD Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 (1/2): UKRAINE. NO NEED TO CONCEDE. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 12:15-12:30 (2/2): UKRAINE. NO NEED TO CONCEDE. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 12:30-12:45: ROK: FIERY ELECTIONEERING. STEVE YATES, HERITAGE. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 12:45-1:00 AM: HIGHEST NECESSARY SECURITY FOR THE HIGH END CHIPS. GORDON CHANG, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL

KASHMIR. HR: THE UNSOLVED PROVOCATION. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 1947

   SYRIA. TIGER STRIPES. CHANGE? BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 1910 DAMASCUS

Preview Colleague John Hardie of FDD comments on the stronger position for Ukraine than in the spring of 2022. More later. 1900 KYIV

What if the right franchise could pay you and your kids for decades to come?In this video, I'm breaking down the best franchise investments of 2025 based on real numbers, real margins, and real potential. If you're looking to build wealth (not just another job), this is where you start.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

Good evening. The show begins in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, two cities going in opposite directions... 1901 KIEL RANCH CLARK COUNTY CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #PacificWatch #VegasReport: F1 The Movie @JCBliss 9:15-9:30 #Lancaster County: Dining Galore. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @McTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsOfHistoryDebatingSociety 9:30-9:45 #Salvador: Bukele and M13. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ 9:45-10:00 #Antisemitism: What Is To Be Done? Peter Berkowitz SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Keystone Report: Secretary of Agriculture Rollins the Farmer. Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Post, SalenaZito.com 10:15-10:30 #Nuke Power: In Green Scandinavia. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 10:30-10:45 #SpaceX: Starbase Grows. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com 10:45-11:00 #Mars: Plotting Dust Devils. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/8: The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra - Toby Wilkinson 11:15-11:30 2/8: The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra - Toby Wilkinson11:30-11:45 3/8: The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra - Toby Wilkinson 11:45-12:004/8: The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra - Toby Wilkinson FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #SCOTUS: And Indiana. Jim Pfaff 12:15-12:30 #Italy: Milan Billionaires. Lorenzo Fiori12:30-12:45 #Serbia: Vucic in Moscow. Ivana Stradner, FDD 12:45-1:00 AM #Vergil and the Founders: The Most Popular Poet. Rob Natelson, Civitas Institute

Preview: Colleague Ivana Stradner of FDD comments on Alexander Vucic of Serbia attending the Moscow parade despite the EU warning not to go. More. 1930 BELGRAD

"GAZA: WHAT IS TO BECOME OF THE GAZANS? JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD. 1914 PALESTINE

#YEMEN. REBUILDING SANA'A AIRPORT. BRIDGET TOOMEY, FDD.P 1932 FM RINCE HASSAN

#SYRIA: DOUBTING DAMASCUS. AHMAD SHARAWI, FDD. 1910 DAMASCUS

#GAZA: HOSTAGE RELEASED. JOE TRUZMAN, FDD. 1914 MT ZION

Good evening: The show begins in Beijing and Washington as the global markets react to trade talk... 1885 OHIO RIVER CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #POTUS: Blinking US. Grimacing PRC. Alan Tonelson, Reality Check. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 9:15-9:30 #EU: Gets a Vote in the Deal. Alan Tonelson, Reality Check. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 9:30-9:45 1/2: #Ukraine: Waiting for Putin. John Hardie, FDD 9:45-10:00 2/2: #Ukraine: Waiting for Putin. John Hardie, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #POTUS: Outbound for Riyadh, Dubai, Doha. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 #Israel: State Department and the PA. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 #NewWorldReport: #Brazil: Lula with Putin and Xi in Moscow. Ernesto Araujo, Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 10:45-11:00 #Yemen: Rebuilding Sana'a Airport. Bridget Toomey, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #Kashmir: Poor Performance Both Sides. General Blaine Holt (USAF Retired) 11:15-11:30#Kashmir: Nuke Sites Threatened. General Blaine Holt (USAF Retired) 11:30-11:45 #India: Modi Responded to the Provocation. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ 11:45-12:00 #Syria: Doubting Damascus. Ahmad Sharawi, FDD FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Pakistan: Self-Respect. Husain Haqqani, Hudson 12:15-12:30 #Pakistan: Nuke Alarms. Husain Haqqani, Hudson 12:30-12:45 #Gaza: Hostage Released. Joe Truzman, FDD 12:45-1:00 AM #Lebanon: Too Quiet. Joe Truzman, FDD

Chick-fil-A is the most profitable fast-food franchise in America… so why do smart investors walk away from it?In this video, I'm breaking down the hidden truth about Chick-fil-A's franchise model and why it might be a trap if you're looking to build real wealth and ownership. You'll learn how the numbers actually work, why getting accepted is harder than getting into Stanford, and why most operators are really just glorified employees.This isn't about income. It's about equity, control, and building something you actually own.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise? Discover Available Franchises Opportunities in Your Area:

GOOD EVENING; THE SHOW BEGINS IN MOSCOW FOR THE PUTIN-XI SUMMIT... 1945 BERLIN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 1/2: #Russia #PRC: Condemn US Hegemony. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 #Kashmir: No One to Arbitrate. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:30-9:45 #PRC: Beijing Comes to the Table. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel, CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 #Iran: Dismantle is the Necessary Nuke Deal. Cliff May, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Israel: Securing Gaza and the Gazans. Alex Traiman, JNS. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:15-10:30 #Antisemitism: The Harvard Report. Alex Goldberger, MCRI. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:30-10:45 #Antisemitism: Persecuting the Academy. Boaz Galony, Neaman Institute. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:45-11:00 #Syria: Unsolved WMD. Gregg Roman, Middle East Forum. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History"11:15-11:30 2/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History" 11:30-11:45 1/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 11:45-12:00 2/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Canada: Growth, Energy, Housing, Security. Conrad Black 12:15-12:30 #POTUS: Disappointing Budget. Veronique de Rugy 12:30-12:45 #Pope John Paul II and Success. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ12:45-1:00 AM #POTUS: Defense Needs for Peace Keeping. Brad Bowman, Ryan Brobst, FDD

Abortion pill. Israel and Iran. Hasan Piker. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the current abortion-pill court case with CT's political correspondent. Then, Jonathan Schanzer joins the show to talk about this week's clashes between Israel and Iran. Finally, Russell, Mike and Clarissa discuss Twitch streamer and influencer Hasan Piker who offers a mash-up of hot topics and politics. What do people love about him? GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack Find us on YouTube Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Harvest Prude is CT's national political correspondent and a congressional reporter based in Washington, DC. She is a former reporter for The Dispatch and World, having served there as political reporter for their Washington bureau.  Jonathan Schanzer is senior vice president for research at Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he oversees the work of the organization's experts and scholars. He is also on the leadership team of FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power. He previously worked as a terrorism finance analyst at the US Department of the Treasury. Schanzer has written hundreds of articles, monographs, and chapters for edited volumes on the Middle East, including Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine. He has appeared on Fox News, CNN, Al-Arabiya, and Al-Jazeera. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#KASHMIR: TERROR CAMPS. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 1954 WEST PAKISTAN

Good evening: The show begins in Kashmir, measuring the fog of war..... 1948 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Kashmir: Escalation. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:15-9:30 #Yemen: Escalating. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:30-9:45 #Kashmir: Terror Camps. Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 #Russia: Sinking Price of Oil. Michael Bernstam, Hoover SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Taiwan: Ever Threatened. Gerrit van der Wees, adjunct professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of Foreign Affairs and George Mason University Schar School of Government 10:15-10:30#PRC: Dead Cat. Andrew Collier, managing director of Orient Capital Research and author of new book, "China's Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants," @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:30-10:45 #Losing Aircraft. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute 10:45-11:00 #Losing Nimitz. James Fanell, co-author of "Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure" and government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NewWorldReport: Venezuela Rescue. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 11:15-11:30 #NewWorldReport: Best Investment 2025. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 11:30-11:45 #NewWorldReport: Surinam Rising. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 11:45-12:00 #NewWorldReport: Murder in Peru. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #EU: Lights Out Spain and Portugal. Simon Constable, Occitanie 12:15-12:30 #France: Ex-Patriotism Means Lots of Paper. Simon Constable, Occitanie 12:30-12:45 #SpaceX: Starbase, TX. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com 12:45-1:00 AM #Pulsar: At The Core. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com

Preview: Colleague Caleb Weiss of FDD in Africa comments on the type of recruit for Al Qaeda battling to conquer Somalia. More later.  1932

Preview: Colleague Bridget Toomey of FDD reports that food insecurity dominates Yemen. More lateR. 1939 YEMEN

Preview: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer of FDD reports that planning exists to resettle Gazans for the clean up and building. More later.  1914 MT ZION

#AFRICA: RECRUITING IN SOMALIA. CALEB WEISS AND BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 1911 NIGERIA

Good evening. The show begins at the frozen Federal Reserve... 1904 NYC CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Markets: Frozen Fed. Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #POTUS: Whither Harris? Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 #Yemen: Bombing Sana'a. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 9:45-10:00 #Syria: Al Sharaa Jihadist Massacres Druze. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Yemen: Bombing Infrastructure. Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio, FDD 10:15-10:30#Yemen: Bombing Infrastructure. Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio, FDD 10:30-10:45 #Africa: Recruiting in Somalia. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio, FDD 10:45-11:00 #Africa: PRC Everywhere. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #Canada: "Not For Sale." Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 #Yemen: What Peace? Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 #Australia: Losing an Election. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 #King Charles: The King's Speech. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 1/2: #M.D: Overdiagnosis. Overmedicalization. Ronald Dworkin, Civitas 12:15-12:302/2: #M.D: Overdiagnosis. Overmedicalization. Ronald Dworkin, Civitas 12:30-12:45 #Berlin: Disappointing Merz. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin 12:45-1:00 AM #Berlin: EU Distrusts PRC. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin

2/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD. 1930

#UKRAINE: PUTIN FOOT-DRAGGING. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD  1859 ODESSA

1/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD. OCTOBER 1931

BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/world/asia/india-pakistan-kashmir-history.html 1865 KOLKATTA

1/2: #KASHMIR: FOREBODING AT THE LINE OF CONTROL, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/world/asia/india-pakistan-kashmir-history.html 1682 KASHMIR

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in kashmir along the line of control...Good evening: The show begins in Kashmir along the Line of Control... 1947 PARTITION CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 1/2: #KASHMIR: FOREBODING AT THE LINE OF CONTROL. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 9:15-9:30 2/2: #KASHMIR: FOREBODING AT THE LINE OF CONTROL. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON INSTITUTE. 9:30-9:45 #UKRAINE: WHAT IS NEEDED. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 9:45-10:00 #UKRAINE: PUTIN FOOT-DRAGGING. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #ISRAEL: MARCH OF THE LIVING 2025. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:15-10:30 #ANTISEMITISM: HARVARD 300 PAGE REPORT INADEQUATE. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN1 @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 10:30-10:45 1/2: #HARVARD: WHAT IS TO BE DONE? PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION 10:45-11:00 2/2: #HARVARD: WHAT IS TO BE DONE? PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #PRC: DID THE US AND EU BANKS SEE THE BUBBLE? ANNE STEVENSON-YANG, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:15-11:30 #USS IOWA: REMEMBERING THE GUN TURRET TRAGEDY. JAMES HOLMES, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:30-11:45 #PRC: WASHING CHINA EXPORTS TO THE US. CHARLES ORTEL, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 11:45-12:00 #CIA: INEXPLICABLE HOLLYWOOD MELODRAMA RECRUITING. GRANT NEWSHAM, "WHEN CHINA ATTACKS." FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BOMB PLOT RIO. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 12:15-12:30 #NEWWORLDREPORT: EBBING PINK TIDE. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 12:30-12:45 1/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD. 12:45-1:00 AM 2/2: #CYBER THREAT & WHAT IS TO BE DONE? ANNIE FIXLER, FDD.

Preview: Colleague Annie Fixler of FDD recommends resilience in the face of constant and penetrating PRC cyber attacks. More later. 

Preview: Colleague John Hardie of FDD tallies what only the US can provide Ukraine to sustain the battles.  MORE LATER LEAHY, FDR, HOPKINS, CONE.

#ISRAEL:  GAZA FLATTENED. JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD. 1898 GAZA

#SYRIA: IDF ENCAMPED: JONATHAN SCHANZER, FDD. 1870 DAMASCUS

1/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 1909 Bombay

2/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 1860 DELHI

 1/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 1910 UKRAINE

 2/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 1924 CRIMEA

#GAZA:  DAVI DAOUD, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. NOT ERASABLE.   1850 NILE RIVER VALLEY

Good Evening: The Show Begins in Kashmir with Alarms That India and Pakistan Are Determined Adversaries.  1862  SKETCH OF KASHMIR VALLEY FROM SOLEIMANS SEAT TO THE NISHAT BAGH  CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 1/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 915-930 2/2: #KASHMIR: TERROR AND GUNFIRE. BILL ROGGIO, FDD. HUSAIN HAQQANI, HUDSON 930-945  1/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 945-1000  2/2 #UKRAINE: CRIMEA JAW-JAW. JOHN HARDIE, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #INDIA VANCE AND POTUS SUPPORT MODI. SADANAND DHUME, WSJ 1015-1030 #PRC: JIMMY LAI'S FATE. MARK SIMON, GORDON CHANG 1030-1045 #DPRK:  BOLDER. GREG SCARLATOIU 1045-1100 #PRC:MASS LAYOFFS. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #NEWWORLDREPORT: BRAZIL AND BRICS AMBITION.  JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 1115-1130 #NEWWORLDREPORT:  ARGENTINA AWAKENS. JOSEPH HUMIRE @JMHUMIRE @SECUREFREESOC. ERNESTO ARAUJO, FORMER FOREIGN MINISTER REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. #NEWWORLDREPORTHUMIRE 1130-1145 #LEBANON: HEZBOLLAH REMAINS DANGEROUS. DAVID DAOUD, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1145-1200 #GAZA: BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. NOT ERASABLE.   FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #YEMEN: RESIDENT HOUTHIS, RELENTLESS US NAVY. BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1215-1230 #IRAQ: M. SADR SITS OUT THE NOVEMBER ELECTION BAGDAD. BRIDGET TOOMEY, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1230-1245 #CA: HIGH SPEED FAILURE. BILL WHELAN, HOOVER 1245-100 AM #UN: HUMAN RIGHTS AGITPROP. PETER BERKOWITZ, HOOVER INSTITUTION

#LEBANON: HEZBOLLAH KEEPS ITS WEAPONS. DAVID DAOUD, BILL ROGGIO, FDD.1969 BEIRUT

#IRAN: DEFEATED IN ALL DIRECTIONS,  DAVID DAOUD, BILL ROGGIO, FDD. 1925