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Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey finals, while extreme weather has caused dangerous Alpine avalanches and the tragic collapse of the historic Lover's Arch on the Adriatic coast. 6

Sanremo, febbraio 1992 – In una città famosa per la musica e il turismo, a pochi giorni dall'inizio dell'omonima kermesse, due donne vengono trovate brutalmente assassinate nelle loro abitazioni, a distanza di appena 24 ore l'una dall'altra. Le scene del crimine raccontano una ferocia cieca, il cui autore si rivelerà essere un uomo dalla routine apparentemente normale di nome Paolo Savini: padre di famiglia, impiegato al cimitero comunale, ma anche responsabile di due dei delitti più efferati nella storia della Riviera ligure. Sotto il peso di prove sempre più schiaccianti, Savini si toglierá la vita prima di essere arrestato, lasciando dietro di sé interrogativi inquietanti. Chi era davvero l'uomo che la stampa ribattezzò “il Mostro di Sanremo”? Cosa spinse un insospettabile becchino a trasformarsi in assassino seriale? E cosa rivelano oggi gli atti d'indagine, i profili psicologici e gli errori investigativi su uno dei casi più oscuri e meno raccontati della cronaca nera italiana? Proviamo a scoprirlo insieme all'autrice del podcast “Black Praline”. Iscriviti al gruppo Telegram per interagire con noi e per non perderti nessuna delle novità in anteprima e degli approfondimenti sulle puntate: https://t.me/LucePodcast Se vuoi ascoltarci senza filtri e sostenere il nostro lavoro, da oggi è possibile abbonarsi al nostro canale Patreon e accedere a contenuti bonus esclusivi tramite questo link: patreon.com/LucePodcast

Nuova campagna di QueerRoll, con The House Doesn't Always Win, un gioco di ruolo senza preparazione che mescola il brivido del poker, la tensione del rischio e la rabbia della rivoluzione. Non è solo un sistema di regole, è un manifesto ludico: un invito a ribaltare il tavolo, a gettare le carte contro i padroni e reclamare il mondo che vi hanno strappato.Le persone al tavolo vestono i panni di ribelli, figure diverse e imperfette che hanno deciso di non piegarsi più. Possono essere operai che hanno perso tutto, artisti perseguitati, ex-agenti corporativi o semplici disillusi che hanno smesso di credere alle favole. Ognuno porta con sé cicatrici, motivazioni e un seme: Picche, Cuori o Fiori.Il gioco lo trovi in vendita sul sito MS Edizionihttps://www.msedizioni.it/prodotto/the-house-doesnt-always-win/Tutti i nostri contenuti sono gratuiti e disponibili pubblicamente, rilasciati sotto licenza Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0: puoi distribuirli, manipolarli, copiarli quanto vuoi, e se hai dubbi su quali siano i limiti entro cui farlo puoi scriverci su Discord, dove saremo felice di risponderti.Un'ultima cosa: Quello che noi mettiamo in scena non è scriptato e giochiamo live, così come ci viene. Questo non vuol dire che sia l'unico modo o il modo giusto di giocare: se giochi in maniera diversa non è certo un problema, anzi, stai arricchendo il mondo!Fumble fa parte di Fumblecast, un network indipendente di podcast che parlano di giochi. Puoi scoprire di più sul nostro sito  

Nuova campagna di QueerRoll, con The House Doesn't Always Win, un gioco di ruolo senza preparazione che mescola il brivido del poker, la tensione del rischio e la rabbia della rivoluzione. Non è solo un sistema di regole, è un manifesto ludico: un invito a ribaltare il tavolo, a gettare le carte contro i padroni e reclamare il mondo che vi hanno strappato.Le persone al tavolo vestono i panni di ribelli, figure diverse e imperfette che hanno deciso di non piegarsi più. Possono essere operai che hanno perso tutto, artisti perseguitati, ex-agenti corporativi o semplici disillusi che hanno smesso di credere alle favole. Ognuno porta con sé cicatrici, motivazioni e un seme: Picche, Cuori o Fiori.Il gioco lo trovi in vendita sul sito MS Edizionihttps://www.msedizioni.it/prodotto/the-house-doesnt-always-win/Tutti i nostri contenuti sono gratuiti e disponibili pubblicamente, rilasciati sotto licenza Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0: puoi distribuirli, manipolarli, copiarli quanto vuoi, e se hai dubbi su quali siano i limiti entro cui farlo puoi scriverci su Discord, dove saremo felice di risponderti.Un'ultima cosa: Quello che noi mettiamo in scena non è scriptato e giochiamo live, così come ci viene. Questo non vuol dire che sia l'unico modo o il modo giusto di giocare: se giochi in maniera diversa non è certo un problema, anzi, stai arricchendo il mondo!Fumble fa parte di Fumblecast, un network indipendente di podcast che parlano di giochi. Puoi scoprire di più sul nostro sito  

Rome, ItalyFebruary 17, 1600Rome, the day after Ash Wednesday. A naked man rides a mule through the streets toward the Campo de' Fiori, a leather bridle strapped across his mouth to keep him from shouting heresies to the crowd. Giordano Bruno — philosopher, former Dominican friar, and the man who told the Roman Inquisition that the universe was infinite — is about to be burned alive at the stake for refusing to take it back.Bruno spent sixteen years as a wandering scholar across Europe, dined with kings, debated at Oxford, and proposed ideas about distant suns and alien worlds that wouldn't be proven for four centuries. He also spent seven years in a Roman prison cell, where the Church begged him to recant. He wouldn't.This is the story of the man who chose the fire over the silence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.You can pay more if you want to, but rent at the Safe House is still just a buck a week, and you can get access to over 400 ad-free episodes from the dusty vault, Safe House Exclusives, direct access to the Boss, and whatever personal services you require.We invite you to our other PULPULAR MEDIA podcasts:If disaster is more your jam, check out CATASTROPHIC CALAMITIES, telling the stories of famous and forgotten tragedies of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!For brand-new tales in the old clothes from the golden era of popular literature, give your ears a treat with PULP MAGAZINES with two new stories every week.This episode includes AI-generated content.

260217PC Die Gedanken sind freiMensch Mahler am 17.02.2026Er war der »freieste aller Freidenker«, schreibt der Historiker Volker Reinhardt in seiner 2024 erschienenen Bruno-Biografie, ein »intellektueller Anarchist und Albtraum aller Orthodoxiewächter«. Heute vor 425 Jahren, am 17. Februar 1600, wurde Giordano Bruno, der das Universum für »unendlich« und religiöse Dogmen für »Eseleien« hielt, als »halsstarriger Ketzer« auf dem Scheiterhaufen verbrannt.»Mit größerer Furcht verkündet ihr vielleicht das Urteil gegen mich, als ich es entgegennehme!«: Mit diesen Worten soll Giordano Bruno auf das für ihn verhängnisvolle Urteil der »Heiligen Inquisition« am 8. Februar 1600 geantwortet haben. Neun Tage später wurde der vielgereiste, vielgerühmte, aber noch mehr gehasste Gelehrte, der durch seine fast achtjähriger Haft in den Kerken der katholischen Kirche körperlich gebrochen war, zum Campo de' Fiori in Rom geführt und auf dem Scheiterhaufen verbrannt. Das Bild des Gekreuzigten, das ihm kurz vor dem Tod hingehalten wurde, wies er mit Verachtung zurück.Was die römischen Inquisitoren damals nur erahnen konnten, hat Volker Reinhard in seiner detektivischen Arbeit zu Brunos Leben und Werk klar herausgestellt. Dabei wird deutlich, dass Brunos »kühne Parcours durch unbekannte Gedanken-Galaxien« immer mit konkreten Schlussfolgerungen verbunden waren, die darauf hinausliefen, »dass jede Art der Herrschaft gleichbedeutend ist mit der Ausbeutung des Volkes und dass die Kirche diesen Machtmissbrauch durch ihre pervertierte Lehre tatkräftig unterstützt.« Reinhards Fazit: »So tritt hinter dem kosmischen Visionär der politische Denker Giordano Bruno hervor, der sich mit den Missständen seiner Zeit kritisch auseinandersetzt und zu revolutionären Schlussfolgerungen für eine humanere Gesellschaft und einen gerechteren Staat gelangt.« Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stāsta Latvijas Nacionālā mākslas muzeja Kolekciju glabātāja Aija Zandersone; pārraides producente – Inta Zēgnere "Pienācu divpadsmitos Parīzē. [..] Brauciens pār lieliem bulvāriem, lietains laiks, ar slapjām kājām liels pastaigājums [..]. Viss taisīja kinematogrāf[isku] filmu iespaidu." Šādi ir toreiz 21 gadu jaunā mākslinieka Jāzepa Grosvalda pirmie iespaidi par Parīzi. Lai gan toreiz pilsētā ieradies viens pats, Grosvalds bija apbruņojies ar bedekera ceļvedi un brāļa Oļģerda ieteikumiem, kā arī metropolē viņu gaidīja virkne draugu un paziņu – Pēterburgā iepazītais franču izcelsmes mākslinieks un Grosvalda dendijiskais ideāls Mišels Sevjē (Michel Sevier), žurnālu "Simplicissimus" un "Jugend" ilustrators un Jāzepa autoritāte grafiskās kultūras sfērā Ksavjērs Gosē (Xavier Gosé), itāļu-austriešu izcelsmes vācu tēlnieks Ernesto de Fiori (Ernesto de Fiori) un mazliet vēlāk Parīzē iepazītais zviedru gleznotājs Nilss Dardels (Nils Dardel). Kā zelta laikmeta jaunatnes pārstāvis, Jāzeps lieliski iekļāvās internacionālo parīziešu jeb kā to raksturojis viņa brālis "pasaules bērnu Elizejas laukos" vidū. Lai gan mākslinieka laiks ritēja starp smalkām izklaides vietām, erotiskiem piedzīvojumiem, gastronomiskām baudām un citu maņu stimuliem, Grosvalda galvenais mērķis dzīvei Parīzē bija mākslas studijas. Visticamāk, pēc ģimenes drauga, mākslinieka Kārļa Brencēna ieteikuma Grosvalda pirmā pietura Parīzes privāto mākslas skolu jeb akadēmiju tīklā bija Viti akadēmija, kur nodarbības pasniedza viens no katalāņu modernisma spilgtākajiem pārstāvjiem, Ermenehildo Anglada-Kamarasa (Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa), ar kuru Brencēns bija nodibinājis draudzību laikā no 1904. līdz 1907. gadam, kad pats uzturējās Parīzē. No šī laika Brencēns mājās pārveda vairākas Angladas litogrāfijas, kas mūsdienās glabājas dažādās muzeju un privātās kolekcijās. Uz vienas no litogrāfijām lasāms Angladas veltījums: "Al simpático y buen amigo Brenzen" ["Jaukajam un labajam draugam Brencēnam"]. Paralēli mācībām Viti akadēmijā Grosvalds apmeklēja arī Granšomjēras akadēmiju: "Strādāju šim brīžam kārtīgi no 9-12 pie Kastelučo [katalāņu mākslinieka Klaudio Kastelučo (Claudio Castelucho)] (Gr. Chaumiere) un no 7-10 pie Angladas iekš Academie Vitti [..]." Spriežot pēc dienasgrāmatām un brāļu Grosvaldu sarakstes, tad vismaz mācību sākumposms aizvadīts aktīvi un dotie uzdevumi nav šķituši garlaicīgi, apstiprinot, ka "pie Angladas stipri interesanta strādāšana – daudz mācos!" Taču klīšana par Parīzes bulvāriem un obligātās izklaides ar draugiem ātri vien ņēma virsroku. "Tagad esmu ieticis tādā slinkošanā, ka bailes. Pa to atkal šinīs trijos mēnešos esmu milzīgi daudz jaunu lietu redzējis (Londonē, Hollandē un Parīzē), labi iepazinies ar Parīzes apstākļiem un visu to laiku vedis pilnīgi bezbēdīgu dzīvi. Vienmēr labās drēbēs, pēcpusdienas tējās, teātros, automobiļos un labos restorānos, kas stipri atšķiras no manas mierīgās ziemas dzīves." Jāzeps Grosvalds patiesi bija priviliģētā stāvoklī, salīdzinot ar citiem laikabiedriem. Viņa kolēģiem brauciens uz Parīzi, iespējams, nozīmēja vienreizēju, ilgi sapņotu iespēju pietuvoties Eiropas mākslas pasaulei, tikmēr Džo (kā viņu sauca ģimenes locekļi un tuvākie draugi), pateicoties tēva labvēlībai, varēja nerūpēties par iztikas pelnīšanu un viņa dzīve Parīzē bija samērā nodrošināta, ja vien pats nebija izgājis ārpus tēva dotā budžeta rāmjiem. Varētu šķist, ka Parīze Grosvaldam bija vieta, kur pilnveidot manieres, izbaudīt bezrūpīgās dzīves garšu un iepazīties ar interesantiem cilvēkiem, taču tur krājās arī mākslinieciskie iespaidi. Pilsētā viņš meklēja motīvus saviem mākslas darbiem un mēģināja formulēt savu attieksmi pret jauno un veco mākslā, jo metropoles impulsu pārbagātība neglābjami sašķobīja ģimnāzista gados tik skaidri izteiktos uzskatus un gaumi. Gleznotāja dzīve šūpojās starp mākslu un bohēmu, līdz Pirmais pasaules karš nepielūdzami piezemēja lidojumu. Karš iezīmēja pagrieziena punktu Grosvalda dzīvē, kas lika nobriest kā personībai un kā māksliniekam. Pēc 1914. gada vasaras dzimtenē Jāzeps vairs nevarēja atgriezties Parīzē, tomēr palikšana Rīgā ļāva iepazīties un satuvināties ar citiem jaunajiem latviešu māksliniekiem, kopā izveidojot grupu "Zaļā puķe". Vienlaikus līdz tam brīdim no dzimtenes mākslas un kultūras dzīves attālinātais Grosvalds sāka sevi apzināties kā latviešu tautas pārstāvi, mākslā pievērsās nacionāli svarīgām tēmām, ko viņam sniedza jaunā sociālpolitiskā situācija un kā rezultātā tapa viņa "Bēgļu" un "Strēlnieku" sērijas darbi.

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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery Love Blooms at Campo de' Fiori: Alessandro's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Alessandro lavorava al mercato dei fiori di Campo de' Fiori a Roma.En: Alessandro worked at the flower market in Campo de' Fiori in Roma.It: Era inverno e l'aria era frizzante, ma il mercato era vivace.En: It was winter and the air was crisp, but the market was lively.It: Le bancarelle erano piene di colori e profumi.En: The stalls were full of colors and scents.It: Tra tutti i fiori, i tulipani erano i preferiti di Alessandro.En: Among all the flowers, the tulips were Alessandro's favorites.It: Tra una consegna di tulipani, lui trovò una lettera d'amore.En: During a tulip delivery, he found a love letter.It: La lettera era misteriosa, senza firma.En: The letter was mysterious, unsigned.It: Alessandro era scettico sull'amore, ma una parte di lui sperava ancora di trovarlo.En: Alessandro was skeptical about love, but a part of him still hoped to find it.It: "Chi potrebbe aver scritto questa lettera?"En: "Who could have written this letter?"It: si chiese Alessandro.En: Alessandro wondered.It: Aveva tanti clienti ogni giorno, amici e sconosciuti.En: He had many customers every day, friends and strangers.It: Il giorno di San Valentino era vicino, il mercato era più affollato del solito.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and the market was busier than usual.It: Alessandro decise di chiedere in giro.En: Alessandro decided to ask around.It: Prima, parlò con Giulia, la sua amica e collega.En: First, he spoke with Giulia, his friend and colleague.It: "Giulia, hai idea di chi potrebbe aver scritto questa lettera?"En: "Giulia, do you have any idea who might have written this letter?"It: Giulia sorrise, scuotendo la testa.En: Giulia smiled, shaking her head.It: "No, ma è romantico," disse, con un occhiolino.En: "No, but it's romantic," she said, with a wink.It: Poi, Alessandro chiese a Mario, un cliente abituale.En: Then, Alessandro asked Mario, a regular customer.It: "Mario, hai sentito qualcosa su questa lettera?"En: "Mario, have you heard anything about this letter?"It: Mario rise.En: Mario laughed.It: "Forse qualcuno ammira i tuoi tulipani tanto quanto te," scherzò.En: "Maybe someone admires your tulips as much as you do," he joked.It: Nonostante le risposte, il mistero rimase.En: Despite the responses, the mystery remained.It: Alessandro era curioso e un po' emozionato.En: Alessandro was curious and a bit excited.It: La sua ricerca continuò per giorni.En: His search continued for days.It: Chiese a molti altri nel mercato, ma nessuno sapeva nulla.En: He asked many others in the market, but no one knew anything.It: La sua speranza cresceva giorno dopo giorno.En: His hope grew day by day.It: Un pomeriggio, una giovane donna si avvicinò alla sua bancarella con un sorriso timido.En: One afternoon, a young woman approached his stall with a shy smile.It: "Ciao, sei Alessandro?"En: "Hi, are you Alessandro?"It: chiese.En: she asked.It: Lui annuì, notando che lei teneva in mano un piccolo quaderno.En: He nodded, noticing she was holding a small notebook.It: "Ho sentito che stai cercando chi ha scritto una lettera," continuò lei, arrossendo leggermente.En: "I heard you're looking for who wrote a letter," she continued, blushing slightly.It: Era proprio lei che aveva scritto la lettera.En: It was indeed she who wrote the letter.It: Si chiamava Chiara.En: Her name was Chiara.It: Aveva visto Alessandro spesso, tra i fiori, e aveva scritto la lettera perché si sentiva ispirata.En: She had seen Alessandro often, among the flowers, and had written the letter because she felt inspired.It: Alessandro sorrise, sorpreso ma felice.En: Alessandro smiled, surprised but happy.It: Non si aspettava una persona come Chiara.En: He hadn't expected someone like Chiara.It: Aveva occhi gentili e una risata contagiosa.En: She had kind eyes and a contagious laugh.It: Trascorsero il pomeriggio insieme a parlare.En: They spent the afternoon talking together.It: Scoprirono di avere molte cose in comune.En: They discovered they had many things in common.It: Da quel giorno, Alessandro iniziò a vedere l'amore in modo diverso.En: From that day on, Alessandro began to see love differently.It: Non era più sazio di cinismo.En: He was no longer filled with cynicism.It: Capì che l'amore può essere semplice e inaspettato, come un tulipano tra mille fiori.En: He understood that love can be simple and unexpected, like a tulip among a thousand flowers.It: E così, Alessandro si aprì alla possibilità di una storia con Chiara, accettando che l'amore fosse una parte possibile e bella della sua vita.En: And so, Alessandro opened up to the possibility of a story with Chiara, accepting that love was a possible and beautiful part of his life. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frizzantelively: vivacestall: la bancarellascent: il profumounsigned: senza firmaskeptical: scetticoapproaching: vicinowink: l'occhiolinoregular customer: il cliente abitualejoke: scherzarecurious: curiosoexcited: emozionatoshy: timidonotebook: il quadernoblush: arrossireinspired: ispiratasurprised: sorpresocontagious: contagiosaafternoon: il pomeriggiocynicism: il cinismosimple: sempliceunexpected: inaspettatopossibility: la possibilitàstory: la storiapossibility: possibilepart: la parteflower market: il mercato dei fioriValentine's Day: il giorno di San Valentinolove letter: la lettera d'amorecolleague: la collega

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Lorenzo Fiori reports on the opening ceremony excitement, improved snow conditions in the Alps, and Prime Minister Meloni's strong leadership presence at the Milan Winter Olympics.1914 DOLOMITE ALPS

This week we get a positive update on Gym's health. Foo visits the new Costco in town. Gym has a business idea. Gym's wife has car stereo issues. Returning purchases with Amazon is becoming difficult. Foo is a clacky keyboard nerd. Foo visits Fiori italian restaurant in Old Folsom. Gym has opinions on pizza. The simple things are sometimes the best things. Plus way more!

Founder & CEO of Masters of Self University Rachel Fiori, is officially running for Governor of California. This podcast was originally recorded and released on YouTube Live with President of CalExit Marcus Ruiz Evans. In this podcast Marcus interviews Rachel on her candidacy for running for CA Governor and her motives for doing so. In this powerful interview, CA Governor candidate Rachel Fiori breaks down why she is stepping into the political arena—not as a politician, but as a leader for a "Revolution of Evolution." From her plan to declare ICE a domestic terrorist organization on Day 1 to calling for an emergency Blue Ribbon Panel to investigate California's sovereignty, Rachel offers a no-nonsense blueprint for a Republic of Oneness.Visit: www.RachelFiori.com to learn more. The Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness™.Masters of Self University:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/⁠Rachel's Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachel_fiori/  https://www.youtube.com/@mastersofselfuniversityVisit: ⁠⁠https://calexitnow.org/⁠⁠ to learn more about Marcus Ruiz Evans and his movement for separating from the US. #RachelFiori #CaliforniaGovernor #CaliforniaSovereignty #RevolutionOfEvolution #MastersOfSelf #EndTheOppression #BlueRibbonPanel #calexit #OnenessConsciousness #oneness #consciousness #worldleader 

Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the USdelegation's protection and recommending local sparkling wines from the Italian region.

Franco Candelino "GRAZIA, TRASGRESSIONE, PECCATO." Isaia 1 :18 Isaia 44: 22 Ezechiele 18: 31-32 Ezechiele 33: 11 Daniele 4: 27 Osea 14: 2 Osea 6: 1-2 Romani 5: 14-17 Galo Fiori "LA SUA GRAZIA VI BASTA" Angelo Porreca "OGNI COSA E' POSSIBILE A CHI CREDE" Marco 9: 22-29 Matteo 14 :26-36 Josuè Bernagaray "GENERAZIONE" Numeri 14: 18 2 Cronache 1 --Guarda Canale 245 | Tivùsat 454 | Sky 854Scopri di più su www.paroledivita.org/linkinbio

SEGMENT 5: ITALY'S WINTER OLYMPICS FACE SNOW CRISIS Guest: Lorenzo Fiori and Jeff Bliss Fiori and Bliss report on Cyclone Harry striking Italy while the eastern Alps suffer inadequate snowfall threatening upcoming Winter Olympics venues. Discussion covers the paradox of extreme weather alongside poor ski conditions, organizers scrambling to prepare bobsled and alpine courses, and climate uncertainties plaguing winter sports planning.1848 FRANKFURT

In questo episodio ti porto dentro lo sguardo di Piet Oudolf, il paesaggista che mi ha insegnato una cosa semplice: un'aiuola può restare bella anche quando i fiori passano.Ti racconto perché mi ha colpito dal vivo, a Bergamo, e cosa ho preso dai suoi libri per usarlo sul campo, nel sole e nella terra vera.Ti spiego il cuore del suo metodo: la matrice che dà ritmo, i ruoli delle piante (protagoniste, gruppi, accenti, riempimento) e il valore del “dopo”, quando steli e semi diventano disegno.Poi lo porto nel nostro clima mediterraneo: tanta luce, estati lunghe, poca acqua.Alla fine ti lascio una traccia pratica per progettare già da domani le tue aiuole, con più calma e più forza.

SHOW SCHEDULE1-17-251895 PARISLAS VEGAS TUNNELS AND THE RELOCATION OF THE ATHLETICS Colleague Jeff Bliss. Jeff Bliss reports on the expansion of The Boring Company's tunnels in Las Vegas, which use Tesla cars to alleviate traffic congestion. He also discusses the Athletics baseball team's temporary move to Sacramento and the legal complications regarding their team name as they prepare for a permanent move to Las Vegas in 2028. NUMBER 1BIG SUR REOPENS AND COPPER THEFT PLAGUES CALIFORNIA Colleague Jeff Bliss. Highway 1 in Big Sur has reopened after landslide repairs featuring new concrete canopies to protect the road. Bliss also details how copper thieves have crippled infrastructure in Sacramento and Los Angeles, contributing to broader political dissatisfaction with Governor Gavin Newsom regarding crime and the state's management. NUMBER 2FEDERAL IMMUNITY AND THE ICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS Colleague Professor Richard Epstein. Professor Richard Epstein analyzes the legal battle over whether ICE agents have immunity from state prosecution following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. He explains the complexities of absolute versus qualified immunity, arguing that the agents' aggressive conduct might weaken their defense against state charges in this specific instance. NUMBER 3SUPREME COURT LIKELY TO STRIKE DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS Colleague Professor Richard Epstein. Epstein predicts the Supreme Court will invalidate the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, arguing there is no statutory basis for the trade imbalances cited as justification. He anticipates a fractured decision where a centrist block of justices joins liberals to rule that the executive branch exceeded its authority. NUMBER 4MEXICO'S ALIGNMENT WITH DICTATORS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURES Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady. Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's ideological support for the Cuban and Venezuelan regimes, including increased oil shipments to Havana. She also details a recent train derailment on Mexico's interoceanic line, attributing the failure to secrecy and no-bid contracts managed by the military. NUMBER 5ITALY STABILIZES PENSION COSTS AND CELEBRATES PASTA TARIFF CUTS Colleague Lorenzo Fiori. Lorenzo Fiori reports that despite high pension costs, Italy's economic reforms under Prime Minister Meloni have stabilized the system by increasing employment. Fiori notes that Italy's deficit and inflation have dropped significantly, and he celebrates the US decision to slash tariffs on Italian pasta imports. NUMBER 6SPACE STATION RETURNS, NUCLEAR MOON PLANS, AND BOEING STRUGGLES Colleague Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman discusses the early return of an ISS crew due to a medical issue and expresses skepticism about NASA's plan for a lunar nuclear reactor by 2030. He also highlights that the Space Force is shifting launches from ULA to SpaceX due to reliability concerns. NUMBER 7GLOBAL SPACE FAILURES AND CHINA'S REUSABLE CRAFT CLAIMS Colleague Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes a failed Indian rocket launch that lost multiple payloads, though a Spanish prototype survived. He also critiques the European Space Agency for delays in debris removal missions and casts doubt on China's claims regarding a "new" reusable spacecraft, suggesting it relies on older suborbital technology. NUMBER 8DATA CENTERS STRAIN THE ELECTRICAL GRID Colleague Henry Sokolski. Henry Sokolski discusses the surging demand for electricity driven by AI data centers and the White House's proposal to auction power access. He argues that tech companies should finance their own off-grid generation, such as nuclear or gas, rather than forcing ratepayers to subsidize new transmission infrastructure. NUMBER 9ELON MUSK AND THE GOLDEN DOME DEFENSE PROPOSAL Colleague Henry Sokolski. Sokolski evaluates Elon Musk's proposal to create a "Golden Dome" missile defense system for the US. While the concept involves space-based sensors, Sokolski notes concerns regarding monopoly power, the reliance on a single contractor for national security, and the undefined costs of ground-based interceptors. NUMBER 10ECONOMIC LIBERTY AND THE LABOR MARKET IN THE AGE OF AI Colleague Kevin Frazier. Kevin Frazier explores how AI is reshaping the economy, noting that liberal arts graduates may be better positioned than STEM majors to handle new information synthesis. He advises legislators to focus on job creation and a fluid labor market rather than trying to protect obsolete professions through regulation. NUMBER 11EDUCATION REFORM AND THE AVOIDANCE OF A FEDERAL AI DEPARTMENT Colleague Kevin Frazier. Frazier argues for updating education, starting with teacher training in elementary schools and vocational partnerships in high schools, to prepare students for an AI future. He advises against creating a federal Department of AI, suggesting society should adapt to it as advanced computing rather than a unique threat. NUMBER 12SOVIET UNION'S SECRET 1972 LUNAR BASE AMBITIONS AND THE N1 ROCKET FAILURE Colleague Anatoli Zak, Publisher of RussianSpaceWeb.com. Anatoli Zak explains that in 1972, the Soviet Union pursued the L3M project to establish a permanent lunar base, refusing to concede the moon race immediately. However, repeated failures of the N1 rocket and the financial strain of competing with the US Space Shuttle eventually forced the program's cancellation. NUMBER 13ISS LAUNCHPAD ACCIDENT AND RUSSIA'S NUCLEAR ROLE IN CHINESE MOON BASE Colleague Anatoli Zak, Publisher of RussianSpaceWeb.com. A launchpad collapse has halted Russian cargo missions to the ISS, endangering the propellant supply required for critical orbit maintenance. Zak also details Russia's attempt to join China's lunar ambitions, with the Kurchatov Institute developing a nuclear reactor to provide electricity for a future Chinese moon base. NUMBER 14PERU NAMED NON-NATO PARTNER AS US COUNTERS CHINESE INFLUENCE Colleague Oscar Sumar, Deputy Vice Chancellor at Universidad Científica del Sur. Oscar Sumar discusses Peru's designation as a US non-NATO partner, a move designed to counter Chinese geopolitical expansion through infrastructure like the Chancay port. Sumar warns that while cultural ties are strong, the Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to Peru's democratic stability and political transparency. NUMBER 15ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN INDICATORS AND SECRECY AT THE WHITE HOUSE Colleague Jim McTague, Former Washington Editor of Barron's. Jim McTague observes unusually light traffic and retail activity in Washington, D.C. and Lancaster, signaling a potential economic slowdown. He notes blocked views of White House construction and predicts a recession driven by rising state taxes and the depletion of pandemic-era stimulus funds for local governments. NUMBER 16

ITALY STABILIZES PENSION COSTS AND CELEBRATES PASTA TARIFF CUTS Colleague Lorenzo Fiori. Lorenzo Fiori reports that despite high pension costs, Italy's economic reforms under Prime Minister Meloni have stabilized the system by increasing employment. Fiori notes that Italy's deficit and inflation have dropped significantly, and he celebrates the US decision to slash tariffs on Italian pasta imports. NUMBER 61945 VJ DAY

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Epiphany in Rome: Rekindling Friendship and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Le luci natalizie brillavano su Campo de' Fiori, creando un'atmosfera magica nelle serate di gennaio.En: The Christmas lights sparkled over Campo de' Fiori, creating a magical atmosphere on January evenings.It: Era un giorno speciale: l'Epifania.En: It was a special day: the Epiphany.It: Le bancarelle erano ricche di prodotti tipici, dalle calze della Befana alle caldarroste profumate.En: The stalls were filled with traditional products, from la Befana's stockings to fragrant roasted chestnuts.It: Appariva un cielo limpido ma gelido sopra Roma.En: A clear but freezing sky appeared above Rome.It: Giulia camminava tra la folla, il cuore diviso tra l'eccitazione e la curiosità di rivedere i suoi amici d'infanzia dopo tanto tempo passato a studiare all'estero.En: Giulia walked through the crowd, her heart torn between excitement and the curiosity of seeing her childhood friends again after spending so much time studying abroad.It: Indossava una sciarpa rossa e un cappotto nero.En: She wore a red scarf and a black coat.It: Il profumo di spezie che riempiva l'aria era confortante ma anche nostalgico.En: The scent of spices that filled the air was comforting yet nostalgic.It: All'improvviso, sentì una voce familiare: “Giulia!” Si voltò e vide Enrico e Alessandro che la salutavano con grandi sorrisi.En: Suddenly, she heard a familiar voice: “Giulia!” She turned and saw Enrico and Alessandro waving at her with big smiles.It: Si abbracciarono calorosamente, scambiando i classici saluti italiani tra baci sulle guance e pacche amichevoli.En: They embraced warmly, exchanging the classic Italian greetings with cheek kisses and friendly pats.It: Alessandro, sempre allegro, disse: “Finalmente sei tornata!En: Alessandro, always cheerful, said: “Finally, you're back!It: Campo de' Fiori è ancora più bello con te qui!” Iniziarono a camminare insieme tra le bancarelle, assaggiando dolci e comprando piccole cose.En: Campo de' Fiori is even more beautiful with you here!” They started walking together among the stalls, tasting sweets and buying little things.It: Giulia osservava Enrico.En: Giulia observed Enrico.It: Era cresciuto, ma il suo sguardo era sempre lo stesso, sincero e rassicurante.En: He had grown, but his gaze was still the same, sincere and reassuring.It: Mentre chiacchieravano, Giulia si accorse che qualcosa dentro di lei si risvegliava.En: As they chatted, Giulia realized that something inside her was awakening.It: Dopo un po', Alessandro si fermò per comprare dei dolci da una bancarella.En: After a while, Alessandro stopped to buy sweets from a stall.It: Questo lasciò Giulia ed Enrico soli.En: This left Giulia and Enrico alone.It: Enrico prese un respiro profondo e disse: “Giulia, c'è una cosa che volevo dirti da tanto tempo.” Giulia lo guardò, sorpresa e curiosa.En: Enrico took a deep breath and said: “Giulia, there's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time.” Giulia looked at him, surprised and curious.It: “Enrico, cosa c'è?” “Ho sempre avuto dei sentimenti per te,” confessò lui, guardando il pavimento imbarazzato.En: “Enrico, what is it?” “I've always had feelings for you,” he confessed, looking at the ground embarrassed.It: “Non sapevo se dirtelo, ma ora non volevo perdere l'occasione.” Giulia restò in silenzio per un attimo, colpita dalle sue parole.En: “I didn't know if I should tell you, but I didn't want to miss the chance.” Giulia remained silent for a moment, struck by his words.It: Guardò Enrico negli occhi e rispose: “Anch'io sento che c'è qualcosa di speciale tra noi.En: She looked into Enrico's eyes and replied: “I also feel that there's something special between us.It: Non so cosa porterà il futuro, ma vorrei scoprirlo insieme.” Il viso di Enrico si illuminò di speranza.En: I don't know what the future holds, but I'd like to discover it together.” Enrico's face lit up with hope.It: Sapeva che poteva fidarsi di quei momenti autentici tra amici di vecchia data.En: He knew he could trust those authentic moments between long-time friends.It: Alessandro tornò in quel momento con i dolci, ignaro della conversazione appena avvenuta.En: Alessandro returned at that moment with the sweets, unaware of the conversation that had just taken place.It: I tre continuarono a girare per il mercato, ma ora c'era una nuova energia tra Giulia ed Enrico.En: The three continued to wander through the market, but now there was a new energy between Giulia and Enrico.It: La tensione svanì, lasciando spazio a una promessa di nuove esperienze e legami più profondi.En: The tension vanished, leaving room for a promise of new experiences and deeper connections.It: La serata si concluse con loro che si promettevano di rivedersi presto, per condividere nuove avventure.En: The evening ended with them promising to meet again soon, to share new adventures.It: Giulia salì le scale del treno diretta a casa sua, pensando che, nonostante tutto, certe cose non cambiano mai davvero.En: Giulia climbed the steps of the train heading to her home, thinking that, despite everything, some things never really change.It: Aveva lasciato Roma come una ragazza timorosa e ora tornava più sicura di sé e aperta ai sentimenti che aveva sempre temuto di esprimere.En: She had left Rome as a timid girl and was returning more confident and open to the feelings she had always been afraid to express.It: Così, sotto un cielo stellato, iniziò un nuovo capitolo della loro amicizia, mentre Campo de' Fiori continuava a pulsare di vita nella gelida notte romana.En: Thus, under a starry sky, a new chapter of their friendship began, while Campo de' Fiori continued to pulse with life in the chilly Roman night. Vocabulary Words:the lights: le lucithe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe stalls: le bancarellefragrant: profumatethe sky: il cielofreezing: gelidothe heart: il cuoreexcitement: l'eccitazionenostalgic: nostalgicothe crowd: la follared: rossathe scarf: la sciarpathe coat: il cappottothe breath: il respiroembarrassed: imbarazzatoauthentic: autenticithe gaze: lo sguardosincere: sinceroreassuring: rassicuranteto awaken: risvegliarsito confess: confessareto wander: girareto vanish: svanirethe hope: la speranzato share: condividereconfident: sicura di séthe childhood: l'infanziathe train: il trenotimid: timorosato climb: salire

SHOW 12-19-25 THE SHOW BEGINS WITH DOUBTS ABOUTGAVIN NNEWSOM  ON THE AMPAIGN TRAIL FOR 2028... LA 1900 WEST COAST WEATHER AND PORTLAND'S DECLINE Colleague Jeff Bliss, Pacific Watch. Jeff Bliss reports that Nordstrom Rack is leaving downtown Portland, citing high vacancy rates, crime, and homelessness. He also details a massive atmospheric river bringing heavy rain to the West Coast and dangerous Tule fog in California, while analyzing Gavin Newsom's presidential prospects amidst state economic struggles. NUMBER 1 CHINA'S CHIP THEFT AND AI WARFARE RISKS Colleague Brandon Weichert, The National Interest. Weichert discusses China's attempts to upgrade older ASML machines and reverse-engineer chips to bypass sanctions. They also review 2025 lessons, noting that AI in military war games tends to escalate conflicts aggressively toward nuclear options, warning that China may fuse AI with its nuclear command systems. NUMBER 2 ITALY'S ECONOMIC STABILITY AND DEMOGRAPHIC CRISIS Colleague Lorenzo Fiori, Il Giornale. Lorenzo Fiori reports that Italy's economy is stabilizing, with debt under control and bond spreads narrowing close to Germany's levels. While northern Italy remains industrialized, the south suffers from depopulation and climate change. Fiori emphasizes the urgent need for government policies to boost Italy's declining birth rate. NUMBER 3 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION AND RUSSIAN SANCTIONS Colleague Henry Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center. Sokolski criticizes the lifting of sanctions on Russian banks for nuclear projects and highlights the dangers at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant. He warns against potential deals allowing Saudi Arabia and South Korea to enrich uranium, arguing this brings them dangerously close to bomb-making capabilities. NUMBER 4 LANCASTER COUNTY AND A HOLIDAY SPENDING SLUMP Colleague Jim McTague, Author and Journalist. Reporting from Lancaster County, Jim McTague observes a sluggish Christmas shopping season, with consumers buying practical items like gloves rather than expensive packages. While tourist venues like Sight & Sound Theaterremain busy, he predicts a mild recession in 2026 due to rising local taxes and utility costs. NUMBER 5 THE URGENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Colleague Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center. Veronique de Rugy argues Social Security must be reformed before trust funds run dry in the 2030s. She contends the system unfairly redistributes wealth from young workers to increasingly wealthy seniors and advocates for capping benefits or means-testing rather than raising taxes or allowing across-the-board cuts. NUMBER 6 NASA'S NEW LEADERSHIP AND PRIVATE SPACE Colleague Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com. Bob Zimmerman discusses Jared Isaacman's confirmation as NASA administrator and an executive order prioritizing commercial space. Zimmerman predicts Isaacman might cancel the crewed Artemis II mission due to safety concerns with the Orion capsule, signaling a shift away from government-run programs like SLS toward private enterprise. NUMBER 7 SPACE BRIEFS: ROCKET LAB AND MARS RIVERS Colleague Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com. Zimmerman highlights Rocket Lab's record launches and Max Space's new inflatable station module. He notes a European satellite report on sea levels omitted "global warming" references. Additionally, he describes Martian drainage features that resemble rivers and cites a study claiming AI algorithms are exposing children to harmful content. NUMBER 8 THE FALL OF THE REPUBLIC: SULLA TO CAESAR Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts, University of California at San Diego. Watts traces the Republic's fall, starting with the rivalry between Marius and Sulla. Sulla'sbrutal proscriptions and dictatorship traumatized a young Julius Caesar. Watts explains that Caesar eventually concluded the Republic's structures were broken, leading him to seize power to enforce rights, which his assassins misinterpreted as kingship. NUMBER 9 NERO, AGRIPPINA, AND THE MATRICIDE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts, University of California at San Diego. Professor Watts details the pathology of the Roman emperorship, focusing on Agrippina's maneuvering to install her son Nero. Watts describes Nero's eventual assassination of his mother using a collapsible ship and his pivot to seeking popularity through rigged Olympic victories in Greece before losing control of Rome. NUMBER 10 THE YEAR OF FOUR EMPERORS AND FLAVIAN RULE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts, University of California at San Diego. Watts analyzes the chaos following Nero's death, where Vespasian seized power after a brutal civil war that burned Capitoline Hill. The segment covers the Flavian dynasty, Titus's destruction of Jerusalem, and Domitian's vilification, concluding with Nerva's coup and the adoption of Trajan to stabilize the succession. NUMBER 11 THE BARRACKS EMPERORS AND THE ANTONINE PLAGUE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts, University of California at San Diego. The discussion turns to the "barracks emperors," highlighting Trajan's expansion into Dacia and Hadrian's infrastructure focus. Watts describes Marcus Aurelius's Stoic governance during constant warfare and a devastating smallpox pandemic, which forced Rome to settle German immigrants to repopulate the empire. NUMBER 12 SUPREME COURT CHALLENGES TO TARIFF POWERS Colleague Professor Richard Epstein, Hoover Institution. Professor Epstein analyzes potential Supreme Court rulings on the President's use of emergency powers for broad tariffs. He predicts the Court may find the interpretation unconstitutional, creating a logistical nightmare regarding the refund of billions in collected revenues and addressing the complexity of overturning Article I court precedents. NUMBER 13 EXECUTIVE POWER AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Colleague Professor Richard Epstein, Hoover Institution. Epstein discusses a Supreme Court case regarding the President's power to fire members of independent boards like the FTC. He fears Chief Justice Roberts will side with executive power, a move Epstein views as an "unmitigated disaster" that undermines the necessary independence of agencies like the Federal Reserve. NUMBER 14 ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AND CONSUMER SPENDING Colleague Gene Marks, The Guardian. Gene Marksreports on a US economic slowdown, citing contracting architectural billings and falling hotel occupancy. He notes that while the wealthy continue spending, the middle class is cutting back on dining out. Marks attributes inflation to government money circulation and discusses proposals for mandated retirement contributions. NUMBER 15 AI ADOPTION IN BUSINESS AND CONSTRUCTION Colleague Gene Marks, The Guardian. Marks argues that AI is enhancing productivity rather than replacing humans, despite accuracy issues. He highlights AI adoption in construction, including drones and augmented reality for safety. Marks notes that small businesses are eager for these technologies to improve efficiency, while displaced tech workers find roles in smaller firms. NUMBER 16

La Scala's Season Opening and Milan's Christmas Atmosphere: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori describes attending the season opening at La Scala, featuring a dramatic Russian opera that audiences connected to current geopolitical tensions, also noting the festive Christmas atmosphere in Milan and Prime Minister Meloni's continued, albeit non-military, support for Ukraine. 1957

Milan Prepares for Christmas and the Olympics: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan celebrates St. Ambrose Day with traditional markets and lights, marking the start of the holiday season, as the city prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February 2026, with cultural events including the La Scala premiere of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and the enjoyment of Panettone. 1910 MILAN

PREVIEW: Celebrating Christmas in Milan with Panettone: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori describes Milan's Christmas traditions, highlighting Panettone as the "King of Christmas," a dome-shaped cake filled with raisins and candied orange typically served with mascarpone or chocolate cream, recommending pairing the dessert with sweet Muscat wine or Italian sparkling wine for a complete holiday experience.

Lorenzo Fiori reports that climate change is threatening Italian food production, particularly cheese, due to drought and heat waves in the south, especially the Puglia region, where stressed cows are reducing milk production and impacting specialty cheeses like mozzarella and burrata. Milk cannot be shipped from the north because local water and hay are essential to the unique flavor of southern cheese. Fiori emphasizes that Italian food is a famous brand precisely because it belongs to its territory, criticizing pre-prepared sauces found in Brussels as inauthentic carbonara, which must be made fresh. In Milan, Christmas preparations are underway, with shop windows decorated festively and street lights scheduled to be switched on December 7th. 1947

SHOW 11-21-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT UKRAINE FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Las Vegas Shifts Focus with Formula 1 and Lower-End Tourism; California Politics Hit by Indictments GUEST: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss reports that the Formula 1 race on the Las Vegas city circuit is attracting major spectacle and high-end tourism, though the city is also attempting recovery by catering to lower-income demographics, evidenced by positive activity at the Excalibur Casino, while facing major competition from a new Indian casino near Bakersfield, California, operated by the Tahone tribe and twice the size of Caesars Palace. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, and four others were indicted on 23 counts of fraud. Additionally, an investigation into the Palisades fire revealed that state workers ordered the LA Fire Department to back off a previously burned area that rekindled, allegedly to protect endangered plants. 915-930 HEADLINE: Industrial Policy and Tariffs Lack Coherence; Removal of Food Tariffs Implies Inflationary EffectGUEST: Veronique De Rugy Veronique De Rugy discusses US industrial policy, noting the trade deficit has increased despite tariffs, and the administration's decision to remove tariffs on food items—goods not produced domestically—is seen as an implicit admission that tariffs contribute to the "affordability crisis" because tariffs are a tax primarily borne by American consumers. The goals behind tariffs have shifted from fighting China to raising revenue, and the largest tariff exemption is for computer parts, indicating an understanding that tariffs could contradict other goals like energy abundance. De Rugyargues that US economic power stems from innovation and a willingness to invest, making industrial policy involving tariffs and seeking foreign investment largely unnecessary and potentially harmful. 930-945 HEADLINE: Mixed US Economic Signals: Strong GDP Contrasts Low Consumer Sentiment; AI Adoption Increases GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks discusses the US economy, noting that third-quarter GDP growth is estimated near 4%, contrasting sharply with record-low consumer sentiment in a "tale of two economies" where salaried workers receiving pay raises of 5–7% are outpacing 3% inflation and continuing to spend, while hourly workers struggle. Despite job growth in construction, leading indicators like the architectural billings index show contraction for 11 months. In technology, 88% of major companies are adopting artificial intelligence, though scaling remains limited, with AI already replacing low-level programmers and enhancing customer service. Agentic AI, capable of performing complex tasks, is predicted to impact fields like accounting and marketing by 2027–2028. However, Marks argues that most current major corporate layoffs stem from typical corporate bloat and mismanagement rather than AI, at least not yet. 945-10 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Lancaster County Economy Booms Despite Low Consumer Confidence; Local Entrepreneurs ThriveGUEST: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports that the economy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is strong, suggesting it mirrors the greater US economy despite reports of low consumer confidence, observing robust traffic at tourist destinations like Kitchen Kettle Village, a shopping locale established in 1954, with spending largely supported by well-off boomers. Local entrepreneurs are experiencing great success—a dealer selling eclectic electric lamps in Park City Mall is already earning $4,500 per week at the start of the holiday season, and high volume at Costco, where the Amish are major buyers, further indicates available disposable income. McTague concludes that the real economy on Main Street is strong and likely headed for a blockbuster Christmas season. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Climate Change Threatens Iconic Italian Cheeses; Southern Drought Reduces Milk Production Quality GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori reports that climate change is threatening Italian food production, particularly cheese, due to drought and heat waves in the south, especially the Puglia region, where stressed cows are reducing milk production and impacting specialty cheeses like mozzarella and burrata. Milk cannot be shipped from the north because local water and hay are essential to the unique flavor of southern cheese. Fiori emphasizes that Italian food is a famous brand precisely because it belongs to its territory, criticizing pre-prepared sauces found in Brussels as inauthentic carbonara, which must be made fresh. In Milan, Christmas preparations are underway, with shop windows decorated festively and street lights scheduled to be switched on December 7th. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: Private Space Advances (Blue Origin, Rocket Lab) Challenge NASA SLS, EU Space Law CriticizedGUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman reports that Blue Origin's New Glenn orbital rocket successfully completed its second launch, including landing the first stage and demonstrating reuse capability comparable to Falcon 9. New Glenn, larger than Falcon 9, is scheduled for upgrades with more powerful BE4 and BE3U engines, making it nearly comparable to NASA's costly and expendable SLS rocket. Rocket Lab set a new annual launch record with 15 successful orbital launches, surpassing Russia's frequency, and has conducted suborbital HASTE launches for military testing. India is upgrading its largest LVM rocket's upper stage for multiple restarts, essential for its space station and crewed missions. The US State Department opposes a proposed European Union space law seeking to impose EU regulations on companies from other nations, potentially discrediting the EU if passed. Finally, NASA has hired startup Catalyst to attempt a daring robotic rescue of the decaying Swift telescope. 1045-1100 THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: McFaul: Autocrats Are on the Rise; US Must Unite Allies and Attract Global Talent to CompeteGUEST: Michael McFaul Michael McFaul's book Autocrats Versus Democrats argues that Putinism is driven by anti-Western ideology, making Putin a risk-taker, and McFaul believes the US erred by lacking a robust response and failing to provide arms after the 2014 Crimea invasion, stressing that helping Ukraine win is essential to inspire Russian democrats. He asserts that the appeal of autocracy is growing globally and advises that the US must align democracies against autocrats while advocating for human rights, citing the need to support imprisoned publisher Jimmy Lai. Long-term strategy requires the US and its allies to unite, as they are collectively stronger economically and militarily than autocracies, and McFaulstrongly recommends attracting international talent by reversing restrictive immigration policies, calling it a great strength the US is currently losing. 1115-1130 1130-1145 1145-1200 FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Raises Proliferation Concerns; Military Micro-Reactors Retreat from Front Lines GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski states that Saudi Crown Prince MBS's goal is to obtain a bomb option, and while the new US-Saudi agreement does not include assistance with nuclear fuel production, a reactor still provides the necessary "cover" used by countries like Iran. MBS has made clear he will acquire a bomb if Iran does, regardless of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Sokolski also discusses the US military's Janus program for small reactors, initially conceived for vulnerable front-line bases but pushed back to remote areas like Alaska and the lower 48 due to concerns about drones and vulnerability. Finally, the US may be moving toward nuclear socialism—government ownership of commercial reactors, potentially funded by Japan—to encourage commercialization even without secured market contracts. 1215-1230 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Scenario: Russia Attacks NATO Member Estonia; Europe's "Kantian Dreams" and Lack of Readiness Prevent Article 5 Response GUEST: Jakub Grygiel Jakub Grygiel analyzes the German book If Russia Wins, which outlines a scenario where Russia attacks NATO member Estonia around 2028 following a stalled conflict in Ukraine, capturing Narva and an island before halting its advance and creating confusion within NATO. Europeans, living in "Kantian dreams of eternal peace," prioritize a quick end to the conflict and fear escalation, and the scenario posits that the US President decides a World War III over a "tiny piece of land" is not worthwhile, leading Estonia to forego invoking NATO's Article 5 out of fear of alliance rejection. Grygielnotes that decades of demilitarization leave Europe unprepared for war, highlighting that US reinforcements could take 45 days to move and societies lack the political will to fund necessary rearmament.

FIORI: ITALIAN HERITAGE TRAINS AND POLITICAL DISPUTES Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Italy is launching heritage Christmas trains like the Espresso Monaco and Espresso Assisi, restoring old coaches and locomotives for tourists. Deputy PM Salvini is publicly criticizing aid to Ukraine, linking it to corruption, potentially as a strategy to regain consensus and boost his party's falling popularity. Nationwide student protests are occurring over school reform and the Palestine issue. Milan is preparing for Christmas celebrations.

Fiori, die eerste oorlewende olifant kalf in haar trop woestyn-aangepaste olifante sedert 2014, word in Januarie drie. Gebore met die eerste reën van 2022 na jare van droogte, staan sy bekend as die "klein wonderwerk van die Ugabrivier". Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met John Tabasco van die Brandberg White Lady Lodge gesels, wat sê Fiori word elke dag sterker. Hy het egter ook hartseer nuus.

Italian Defense Strategy and the Geopolitical Situation. Lorenzo Fiori discusses Italy's defense buildup using EU loan deals to acquire new armored vehicles from Germany's Rheinmetall through a joint venture with Leonardo. This modernization is crucial as Italy is strategically situated near the Ukrainian conflict and faces risks from troubled North African countries, particularly potential Russian influence in Libya. Although the military is needed for disaster relief, public opinion often remains against increasing defense expenditures.

Italian Olive Harvest and Historical Vatican-UK Royal Visit. Lorenzo Fiori reports that the olive harvest in Tuscany is expected to be low in quantity due to mosquito damage caused by humidity and rain. However, recent strong winds helped remove damaged olives, potentially ensuring a "very tasty" oil. Fiori also discusses the historical visit of King Charles III to the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to pray with Pope Francis. This event, which Fiori found spectacular, is seen as crucial for restoring dialogue between the Anglican and Catholic Churches after centuries of division.

SHOW 10-24-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT CANADA  IN THE EYES OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Pennsylvania Aims to Be AI Capital with US-Made Non-Lithium Batteries. Salena Zito reports on Governor Shapiro's plan to establish Pennsylvania as the AI and data center capital, capitalizing on its energy resources and university system. She focuses on EOS, a Turtle Creek company making non-lithium batteries that are 97% US-made, countering reliance on Chinese lithium. AI data centers require high energy reliability, favoring coal and natural gas infrastructure. Governor Shapiro supports this buildout, including a $22 million grant for EOS. 915-930 Italian Olive Harvest and Historical Vatican-UK Royal Visit. Lorenzo Fiori reports that the olive harvest in Tuscany is expected to be low in quantity due to mosquito damage caused by humidity and rain. However, recent strong winds helped remove damaged olives, potentially ensuring a "very tasty" oil. Fiori also discusses the historical visit of King Charles III to the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to pray with Pope Francis. This event, which Fiori found spectacular, is seen as crucial for restoring dialogue between the Anglican and Catholic Churches after centuries of division. 930-945 Small Business Economy Steady; AI Remains a 'Toy'. Gene Marks reports on the small business economy, noting steady activity among machine parts manufacturers, often preparing for an "onshoring boom." Construction and housing are holding steady but anticipate a future boom as interest rates decline. Tariffs have a muted impact, often absorbed or passed on as separate invoice line items for transparency. Marks demonstrates that AI, despite its advances, is not ready for prime-time business use, failing to accurately generate a requested image of a Yorkshire Terrier hitting a home run. 945-1000 Small Business Economy Steady; AI Remains a 'Toy'. Gene Marks reports on the small business economy, noting steady activity among machine parts manufacturers, often preparing for an "onshoring boom." Construction and housing are holding steady but anticipate a future boom as interest rates decline. Tariffs have a muted impact, often absorbed or passed on as separate invoice line items for transparency. Marks demonstrates that AI, despite its advances, is not ready for prime-time business use, failing to accurately generate a requested image of a Yorkshire Terrier hitting a home run. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Pacific Palisades Housing Dispute and West Coast Infrastructure Challenges. Jeff Bliss covers West Coast issues, including traffic disruption from new high-speed rail construction between Southern California and Las Vegas. Pacific Palisades residents are protesting state and local plans to use burned-out lots for high-density, multistory affordable housing, fearing the change in community character and increased traffic. Additionally, copper theft from EV charging stations is undermining Los Angeles's zero emissions goals. Homeless encampments are also sparking major brush fire concerns in areas like Malibu and the Sepulveda Basin. 1015-1030 Pennsylvania Pursues Data Center Hub Status, Converting Golf Courses. Jim McTague reports on Pennsylvania's effort to become a data center hub, citing over $90 billion committed investment statewide. York County secured $5 billion, with plans including converting Brierwood Golf Course into a data center. This effort faces public resistance fueled by fears of higher electricity and water prices. McTague notes that consumer spending in Lancaster County is "steady." The conversion of golf courses reflects the decline of golf, seen as a "dinosaur" activity that takes too much time. 1030-1045 Professor Epstein Slams Trump's Economic Policies as 'State Socialism'. Professor Richard Epstein analyzes four Trump administration economic decisions concerning Intel, Nvidia, US Steel, and MP Mining, labeling them forms of state-owned enterprise or "state socialism." Epstein argues that acquiring golden shares or negotiating side deals—like Nvidia paying 15% of China revenue—destroys market value, undercuts competitors, and violates the neutral application of laws. He also critiques the Gaza deal, stating Hamas must be wiped out before any subsequent phases of the agreement can proceed. 1045-1100 Professor Epstein Slams Trump's Economic Policies as 'State Socialism'. Professor Richard Epstein analyzes four Trump administration economic decisions concerning Intel, Nvidia, US Steel, and MP Mining, labeling them forms of state-owned enterprise or "state socialism." Epstein argues that acquiring golden shares or negotiating side deals—like Nvidia paying 15% of China revenue—destroys market value, undercuts competitors, and violates the neutral application of laws. He also critiques the Gaza deal, stating Hamas must be wiped out before any subsequent phases of the agreement can proceed. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 cMcNamara at War: Loyalty, Secrets, and the Vietnam Conflict. Professor William Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's complicated role during the LBJ years. McNamara enabled the Vietnam War escalation, notably misrepresenting the Gulf of Tonkin incidents to Congress. Despite later secretly opposing the war ("I want so badly to bring the boys home"), he remained silent due to loyalty to Johnson and the presidency. Taubman also details McNamara's role spying on the Kennedys for LBJ and his "loving" relationship with Jackie Kennedy. His post-Pentagon role at the World Bank served as a form of repentance. 1115-1130 cMcNamara at War: Loyalty, Secrets, and the Vietnam Conflict. Professor William Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's complicated role during the LBJ years. McNamara enabled the Vietnam War escalation, notably misrepresenting the Gulf of Tonkin incidents to Congress. Despite later secretly opposing the war ("I want so badly to bring the boys home"), he remained silent due to loyalty to Johnson and the presidency. Taubman also details McNamara's role spying on the Kennedys for LBJ and his "loving" relationship with Jackie Kennedy. His post-Pentagon role at the World Bank served as a form of repentance. 1130-1145 cMcNamara at War: Loyalty, Secrets, and the Vietnam Conflict. Professor William Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's complicated role during the LBJ years. McNamara enabled the Vietnam War escalation, notably misrepresenting the Gulf of Tonkin incidents to Congress. Despite later secretly opposing the war ("I want so badly to bring the boys home"), he remained silent due to loyalty to Johnson and the presidency. Taubman also details McNamara's role spying on the Kennedys for LBJ and his "loving" relationship with Jackie Kennedy. His post-Pentagon role at the World Bank served as a form of repentance. 1145-1200 cMcNamara at War: Loyalty, Secrets, and the Vietnam Conflict. Professor William Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's complicated role during the LBJ years. McNamara enabled the Vietnam War escalation, notably misrepresenting the Gulf of Tonkin incidents to Congress. Despite later secretly opposing the war ("I want so badly to bring the boys home"), he remained silent due to loyalty to Johnson and the presidency. Taubman also details McNamara's role spying on the Kennedys for LBJ and his "loving" relationship with Jackie Kennedy. His post-Pentagon role at the World Bank served as a form of repentance. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Trump Administration's Economic Interventionism Questioned as 'State Capitalism'. Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's economic policies regarding companies like Intel, US Steel, and MP Mining, calling them "state capitalism" or forms of nationalization. She argues that the government acquiring a minority share in Intel creates bad incentives and unfair competitive advantages. Regarding MP Mining, de Rugy notes that guaranteeing a price floor fails to address the underlying issue of government regulation hindering rare earth production in the US.E 1215-1230 The Postponement of the Budapest Meeting and Negotiating with Putin. Cliff May discusses the postponement of the Trump-Putin Budapest meeting, attributing it to Marco Rubio insisting on a cessation of hostilities, which Foreign Minister Lavrov rejected, demanding "all Ukraine." May warns President Trump against being outnegotiated, referencing Stalin's success over Roosevelt and Churchill at Yalta. Putin admires Stalin, who expanded the Russian Empire and engineered the Holodomor famine. May stresses that Russians negotiate only to win, not to compromise. 1230-1245 NASA's Artemis Woes, Chinese Debris, and Global Space Industry Shifts. Bob Zimmerman discusses NASA's Artemis program, noting Administrator Sean Duffy is using a social media feud with Elon Musk as a "shiny object" to distract from the Orion capsule's untrustworthy heat shield risks. Other space issues include China's dangerous rocket debris crashes, some using highly toxic fuels, and European satellite companies consolidating into Project Bromo due to competition. Zimmerman also highlights the discovery of a large asteroid orbiting near Venus and Lockheed Martin's investment in Venus Aerospace's radical rocket engine design. 1245-100 AM NASA's Artemis Woes, Chinese Debris, and Global Space Industry Shifts. Bob Zimmerman discusses NASA's Artemis program, noting Administrator Sean Duffy is using a social media feud with Elon Musk as a "shiny object" to distract from the Orion capsule's untrustworthy heat shield risks. Other space issues include China's dangerous rocket debris crashes, some using highly toxic fuels, and European satellite companies consolidating into Project Bromo due to competition. Zimmerman also highlights the discovery of a large asteroid orbiting near Venus and Lockheed Martin's investment in Venus Aerospace's radical rocket engine design.

  Inspiration for creativity often arises from active engagement rather than a passive search for it. This concept is vividly illustrated in the conversation between host Aaron Della Vedova his guest Fior Lorett, a seasoned tattoo artist. Fiori emphasizes that her creative process is deeply intertwined with her daily artistic practice. She states, "the more I do, the more inspired I may be," highlighting that involvement in the creative process itself can ignite new ideas and motivation. Fiori shares insights into her unique neo-traditional style, which features an ornamental flair, and discusses her artistic journey and the influences that shape her work. The conversation explores the pressures of the creative process and the importance of finding joy in one's craft. Tune in to discover what it takes to maintain a prolific career in tattoo artistry and the personal experiences that drive Fiori's creative expression. Don't forget to check out her stunning artwork on Instagram @fiori_lorett Chat Highlights: 00:01:26 - Fiori's Tattoo Style 00:02:46 - Early Life and Family Background 00:05:05 - It All Started with Henna 00:07:04 - First Encounter with Tattooing 00:12:00 - Opening a Shop at 15 00:18:05 - Travel and Uncomfortableness as Inspiration 00:28:06 - Gypsy Lifestyle and Settling Down 00:32:47 - Challenges for Women in Tattooing  00:43:10 - What Makes a Great Tattoo 00:46:07 - Current Tattoo Trends and Future Predictions 00:50:37 - Self-Esteem Through Tattooing. 00:58:33 - You Have to Be All In as a Tattoo Artist   Quotes: "I tell myself every day that I chose this, this work chose me, and I do it because it's fun."   "I work to have inspiration. And the more I do, the more inspired I may be."   "I need to get out there and be uncomfortable."   "The act of doing it provides the inspiration. Versus find inspiration so I can do it."   "Now you get a young person that their expression to the world is their online presence." “It's almost like sometimes I see that people are doing tattoos for people that don't like tattoos."   "If you're not all in, if you're not really passionate and talented... You're probably not even going to make a living."   Stay Connected: Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com Connect with Fiori:: IG:https://www.instagram.com/Fiori_Lorett        

Italian Politics, Journalist Attack, and the History of St. Augustine in Pavia. Lorenzo Fiori discusses how Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was rudely defined as a "courtesan" by a prominent union leader following her diplomatic presence at the Gaza ceasefire signing. Journalist Ranucci, known for investigating politics and mafia-related business, survived a car bomb attack; he has been under guard since 2021. St. Augustine's remains are located in Pavia (south of Milan), moved there due to the LoMBARDY'S king's connection to Milan's Saint Ambrose. 1910 MILAN

Mariel Fiori is the co-founder and managing editor of La Voz magazine, a monthly Spanish language publication housed at Bard College. She also a journalist, translator, and entrepreneur and hosts “La Voz con Mariel Fiori” on Radio Kingston.

Italy's Rising Diplomatic Status Amid Economic Headwinds GUEST NAME: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori details Italy's enhanced diplomatic role, noting that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been invited to the Israel-Gaza peace agreement signing. Italian carabinieri are already training local police near the Rafah border. Meloni has friction with French President Macron over migration policy and Africa. Italy's production index has fallen below mid-2021 levels due to weak internal demand and the highest energy costs in Europe. Mr. Trump restored Columbus Day, and AC Milan owner Cardinale received honorary Italian citizenship. 1936 RAMALLAH

PREVIEW  HEADLINE Italy Restores National Holiday Honoring St. Francis; Celebrations Begin 2026 Amid Talk of Giotto's Restored Assisi Frescoes GUEST NAME Lorenzo Fiori 50 WORD SUMMARY Italy's legislature restored the national holiday honoring St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, starting October 4, 2026. The Senate approved the measure, reversing a deletion made about 30 years ago. St. Francis, who famously renounced wealth to found the Franciscan order, is associated with Assisi, home to restored Giotto frescoes. 1890

Italian Political Scandals and the Reinstatement of St. Francis Holiday Guest Name: Lorenzo Fiori Summary:Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two ministers face ICC investigation for failing to detain a Libyan warlord, citing risks to Italian workers in Libya. Separately, Italy's Senate unanimously approved reinstating a national holiday honoring St. Francis of Assisi, Italy's patron saint, 800 years after his passing. 1600 ROME

Preview: Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan, the current center of worldwide fashion, shows no recession signs. High-end spending, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife suggest people have money to spend. 1540 MILAN

Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan, the current center of worldwide fashion, shows no recession signs. High-end spending, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife suggest people have money to spend. 1790 MILAN

HEADLINE: Climate Change, Culture, and Cuisine in Italy's Undiscovered Friuli Region GUEST NAME: Lorenzo Fiori SUMMARY: Lorenzo Fiori details Italy's intense climate changes (drought, supercells). He promotes the undiscovered region of Friuli for its Friulian language, scenery, Ribolla wine, and porcini mushrooms. 1700 ROME

Lorenzo Fiori shares a traditional Milanese recipe for "rice with saffron" (risotto alla Milanese), often served at La Scalagala dinners, describing it as delicious and creamy with parmesan cheese. He recommends pairing it with Italian wines like Barolo or Barbaresco from Piedmont. Fiori also discusses Italy's economic concerns regarding political instability in France and Germany, and the ongoing international interest in NATO events. MILAN

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE  9-12-25 GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN GAZA WITH THE GOAL OF DEHAMASIFICATION.. FIRST HOUR 9-915 John Bolton criticizes the "two-state solution" as a dead idea post-October 7th, proposing a "three-state solution" where Gaza returns to Egypt or is divided, and the West Bank is managed by Israel and Jordan. He emphasizes "De-Hamasification" as crucial and humanitarian, arguing that Arab nations, particularly Egypt, resist taking Gazan refugees due to fears of importing Hamas/Muslim Brotherhood influence. Bolton believes this is necessary for a stable future in the region. 915-930 Lorenzo Fiori shares a traditional Milanese recipe for "rice with saffron" (risotto alla Milanese), often served at La Scalagala dinners, describing it as delicious and creamy with parmesan cheese. He recommends pairing it with Italian wines like Barolo or Barbaresco from Piedmont. Fiori also discusses Italy's economic concerns regarding political instability in France and Germany, and the ongoing international interest in NATO events. 930-945 Gene Marks describes a mixed economic picture, noting that a national "slowdown" isn't universally felt, with many small businesses thriving. He highlights challenges like rising healthcare costs, spurring interest in self-insurance and health reimbursement arrangements. Marks discusses AI's impact on the workforce, specifically reducing sales and tech roles in large companies like Salesforce, but predicts a surge in demand for skilled trades not easily replaced by AI. 945-1000 CONTINUED Gene Marks describes a mixed economic picture, noting that a national "slowdown" isn't universally felt, with many small businesses thriving. He highlights challenges like rising healthcare costs, spurring interest in self-insurance and health reimbursement arrangements. Marks discusses AI's impact on the workforce, specifically reducing sales and tech roles in large companies like Salesforce, but predicts a surge in demand for skilled trades not easily replaced by AI. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Jim McTague reports from Lancaster County, PA, challenging the narrative of an economic slowdown. He shares examples of busy local businesses like "Phil the painter" who has never been busier. McTague observes a trend of housing price cuts, but notes vibrant local tourism and events. He highlights the significant economic boost from two new data centers, creating 600-1000 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions, bringing the county into the 21st century. 1015-1030 Max Meizlish, a senior research analyst, highlights how Chinese money laundering networks are fueling America's fentanyl epidemic by cleaning drug proceeds for Mexican cartels. These networks also enable wealthy Chinese nationals to bypass capital control 1030-1045 Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization1045-1100 Richard Epstein discusses federal district court judges defying presidential orders, attributing it to a breakdown of trust and the president's "robust view of executive power" that disregards established procedures and precedents. He explains that judges may engage in "passive resistance" or "cheating in self-defense" when they perceive the president acting for political reasons or abusing power, such as in budget cuts or dismissals. Epstein also links this distrust to gerrymandering and increasing political polarization. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Henry Sokolski addresses the critical challenge of the US power grid meeting AI data center demands, which are projected to require gigawatt-scale facilities and vastly increased electricity by 2030. He questions who bears the risk and cost of this buildout, advocating for AI companies to fund their own power generation. Sokolski also discusses the debate around nuclear power as a solution and Iran's suspect nuclear weapons program, highlighting the complexities of snapback sanctions and accounting for uranium. 1115-1130 CONTINUED Henry Sokolski addresses the critical challenge of the US power grid meeting AI data center demands, which are projected to require gigawatt-scale facilities and vastly increased electricity by 2030. He questions who bears the risk and cost of this buildout, advocating for AI companies to fund their own power generation. Sokolski also discusses the debate around nuclear power as a solution and Iran's suspect nuclear weapons program, highlighting the complexities of snapback sanctions and accounting for uranium.1130-1145 Professor John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution attributes current inflation to the fiscal theory of the price level. He explains that massive government spending, such as the $5 trillion borrowed during COVID-19 with $3 trillion printed by the Fed, combined with no credible plan for repayment, directly causes inflation. Cochrane differentiates this from monetarism, noting that quantitative easing (printing money and taking back bonds) did not lead to inflation. He emphasizes that the 2022 inflation spike was a loss of confidence in the government's ability to pay its debts. Successful disinflations, he argues, require a combination of monetary, fiscal, and microeconomic reforms. 1145-1200 Professor John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution attributes current inflation to the fiscal theory of the price level. He explains that massive government spending, such as the $5 trillion borrowed during COVID-19 with $3 trillion printed by the Fed, combined with no credible plan for repayment, directly causes inflation. Cochrane differentiates this from monetarism, noting that quantitative easing (printing money and taking back bonds) did not lead to inflation. He emphasizes that the 2022 inflation spike was a loss of confidence in the government's ability to pay its debts. Successful disinflations, he argues, require a combination of monetary, fiscal, and microeconomic reforms.FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Conrad Black offers an insider's view of the Trump White House, describing a very positive, informal, and busy atmosphere. He notes the president's decisiveness, courtesy to subordinates, and long workdays, with constant activity in the Oval Office. Black contrasts this informal style with Roosevelt and Nixon, suggesting it's a "three-ring circus" that nonetheless works due to Trump's methods. He also touches on Canadian perceptions, acknowledging Trump's work ethic despite political differences.EV1215-1230 Brandon Weichert highlights the immense power demands of AI and AGI data centers, requiring gigawatts of electricity and facing significant regulatory hurdles. He discusses the potential weaponization of AI, noting human nature's tendency to weaponize new technologies. Weichert shares personal experiences with AI tools like Grok, Gemini, and Claude, including instances of AI "diversion" rather than hallucination. He emphasizes the need to master this technology, as the substantial investment ensures its permanence.1230-1245 Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's expanding Starlink reach, including a $17 billion deal to acquire Echostar's FCCspectrum licenses, ensuring Echostar's survival by partnering rather than competing. He also reports on Starship Super Heavy's 10th test flight, where metal thermal tiles failed but significant lessons were learned, with plans for an 11th flight and version three development. NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan is vastly over budget and behind schedule, risking failure. China's technological exports, including drones and EVs, pose surveillance risks due to government control.1245-100 AM CONTINUED Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's expanding Starlink reach, including a $17 billion deal to acquire Echostar's FCCspectrum licenses, ensuring Echostar's survival by partnering rather than competing. He also reports on Starship Super Heavy's 10th test flight, where metal thermal tiles failed but significant lessons were learned, with plans for an 11th flight and version three development. NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan is vastly over budget and behind schedule, risking failure. China's technological exports, including drones and EVs, pose surveillance risks due to government control.

REVIEW 3: A segment with Lorenzo Fiori, discussing an Italian recipe for Milan rice with saffron and wine recommendations. Fiori shares culinary expertise on preparing this classic Milanese dish, explaining traditional techniques and ingredients. The conversation includes pairing suggestions and cultural context about Italian cuisine and dining traditions from the Lombardy region.

Italy: Recipes for high tariff cheeses Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano. Lorenzo Fiori, Milan 1872 VESUVIUS

Preview: Parmigiano Reggiano. Colleague Lorenzo Fiori in Milan provides recipes for the success of two Italian made cheeses, Parmigiano and Grana Padano, that are in the news for higher tariffs. More later. 1790 MILAN

Italy: Bridge over the Straits of Messina. Lorenzo Fiori 1943 POPE PIUS

Italy: Heat wave pause for Ferragosto!. Lorenzo Fiori 1572 MILAN

Italy: Dining the Dolomites, bridging the Messina Strait. Lorenzo Fiori