Podcast appearances and mentions of Marco Rubio

Here we go again – Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs DAVOS – Elitists are Meeting Suicide Coaches? Hedge funds – finally a good year! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter   Warm-Up - Here we go again - Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs - DAVOS - Elitists are Meeting - Suicide Coaches? - Hedge funds - finally a good year! Markets - Silver and Gold - ATH - Selling off after Greenland threat - Netflix - Saga continues Davos - 2026 - Economic Confab that often brings out the elite (elitists) - Many watch for their key points and do the opposite - Trump going, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi not - Why is Zelensky going? - Kushner, Bessent, Little Marco will be attending with Trump - Did you know - Larry Fink is the interim Co-Chair. - The CEOs that you would expect that love the limelight ) (Jensen, Nadella etc) World Economic Forum Report (Davos) - Due out Wednesday - expected to show that geopolitical confrontation is the top concern this year - Rising Inflation - Economic Downturn - Asset Bubbles - High debt burdens - Any of those could be any year and anyone in the world that is breathing could have made that list WEF List NEXT - Greenland - Sell or Else! - Trump promises 100% that he will impose tariffs and follow through - The tariffs will start at 10% on Feb. 1 and shoot up to 25% on June 1, Trump said. - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland - Supposedly in response to EU allies moving troops into Greenland - Greenland protests with - Make America Go Away hats - 200% tariff threatened in champagne and wines (Mad at Macron) Oh - and Gaza - The new Board of Peace - Trump names himself 'Board of Peace' chair under October plan - Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. - Supposedly Putin has said he was also invited to be on the board. - Purpose? Officially, the Board is mandated to “promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict... Saks - bankrupt - Chapter 11 - Problems really got worse after they agreed to purchase Needless Markup (aka Neiman Marcus) - Amazon filed an objection to Saks Global's bankruptcy financing plan on the grounds it could harm creditors and push the tech company further down the repayment pecking order. - Amazon The tech company invested $475 million into Saks' acquisition of Neiman Marcus in December 2024,  a stake it said is now effectively “worthless.” - Amazon threatened more “drastic remedies” if Saks doesn't heed its concerns, including the appointment of an examiner or a trustee. - Amazon initially invested because it thought Saks would start selling its products on Amazon's website and the tech company would offer technology and logistics expertise.| - Amazon's attorneys: “Saks continuously failed to meet its budgets, burned through hundreds of millions of dollars in less than a year, and ran up additional hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid invoices owed to its retail partners.” Suicide Coaches - “This year, you really saw something pretty horrific, which is these AI models became suicide coaches,” Benioff told CNBC's Sarah Eisen on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference in Davos, Switzerland. - In 2018, Benioff said social media should be treated like a health issue, and said the platforms should be regulated like cigarettes: “They're addictive, they're not good for you.” - “Bad things were happening all over the world because social media was fully unregulated,” he said Tuesday, “and now you're kind of seeing that play out again with artificial intelligence.” China - China 2025 new yuan loans 16.27 trln yuan, lowest since 2018 - Dec new yuan loans beat forecast - PBOC announces targeted monetary policy easing - "From the asset side, amid the property market adjustment, the private sector including households and firms showed insufficient willingness to add leverage, while government bond issuance was ramped up to stabilize leverage and the economy." - Now what is happening is that $ that used to go into real estate is heading for stocks/risk assets. - Chinese authorities tightened rules on margin financing, signaling unease over the pace of a rally. - - Under the new rule, investors must now provide margin equal to the full value of the securities they buy on credit, up from the previous 80% threshold. - - - Regulators made the move to rein in potential froth in financial markets, with a fund manager saying it sends a clear signal that they want a slow bull market, not an overheated one. --- Under the new rule, investors must now provide margin equal to the full value of the securities they buy on credit, up from the previous 80% threshold, according to a Shenzhen Stock Exchange statement. The move, which applies to Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing bourses, underscores regulators' efforts to rein in potential froth in financial markets. More China - China's population of 1.4 billion continued to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics show. The total population in 2025 stood at 1.404 billion, which was 3 million less than the previous year. - After the one-child policy - now government is pushing or more births - Measured another way, the birth rate in 2025 — 5.63 per 1,000 people — is the lowest on record since 1949 - Government tactics range from cash subsidies to taxing condoms to eliminating a tax on matchmakers and day care centers. Bank Earnings - Generally pretty good! - Yield curve is helping in a big way - steepening - Goldman beats, BAC beast Morgan Stanley bets etc. etc. - Goldman: The company said profit jumped 12% from a year earlier to $4.62 billion, or $14.01 per share, on gains across its capital markets businesses. - Morgan Stanley: Last Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on the back of strong revenue from wealth management. Fed Chair - Over the weekend, Hassett thinks Trump is right not to have him in that position (What a sap! Good he is not in running anymore) - Rick Reider and Warsh are front-runners - Who ever kisses the most ass should win - Warsh would actually be a good pick - experience and smart guy that is level headed - Meanwhile - all of a sudden Trump says he is not looking to fire Powell (maybe h wants him to resign) Netflix/Warner Brothers Update - Netflix now plans to pay $27.75 per WBD share entirely in cash to acquire WBD's streaming platform HBO Max and the Warner Bros. film studio. - In reaction tot he hostile takeover bid from Paramount/Skydance - The last offer was unanimously approved by the BOD - NFLX Earnings ..... --- Earnings per share: 56 cents vs. 55 cents, estimated ------Revenue: $12.05 billion vs $11.97 billion, estimated - Stock down AH Inflation (Did we talk about this?) - Even though we are told there is little inflation... - Consumer Price Index increases 0.3% in December - Food, rents were the main drivers of consumer inflation - Underlying inflation rises a moderate 0.2% - Food prices surged 0.7% Planes! - Boeing outsold Airbus last year - First time since 2018 - BA stock made an ATH last week Bond Vigilantes - Danish pension operator AkademikerPension said it is exiting U.S. Treasurys over finance concerns tied to America's budget shortfall. - The move comes amid increasing tensions with the U.S. over Greenland as President Donald Trump pushes for control of the island. - AkademikerPension said it plans to have closed its position of around $100 million in U.S. Treasurys by the end of the month. - 10 YR yields moved up again to 4.3% - What if.....??? (Mutual assured destruction?) Hedgies - Hedge fund investors posted gains of about 12.6% last year, the best returns since 2009, according to data compiled by Hedge Fund Research Inc. - Funds run by industry giants such as D.E. Shaw & Co. and Millennium Management posted double-digit returns, with Bridgewater Associates' Pure Alpha II fund scoring a 34% gain. - Hedge funds secured net inflows of $71 billion during the first three quarters of last year, a major reversal after a decade of outflows, with the industry's giants being among the major beneficiaries.     Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN CUP 2025 Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS   See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Anti-ICE protesters claim to be part of a grassroots movement by regular people – but most have no idea they are being bankrolled by a tech millionaire in China. After selling his US tech company for over $700m, researchers say the multimillionaire has poured over $100 million dollars into US activist organizations that protest against immigration enforcement, democracy in Venezuela, and “anti-imperialist” causes. The New York Times says he is orchestrating “a global web of Chinese propaganda” while Marco Rubio has pushed for an investigation into his connections to the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign influences. Mark Mitchell is Vice President of Operations at Rasmussen Reports, where he oversees polling operations and survey analysis. He regularly comments on voter sentiment, election integrity, and political trends. Follow at https://x.com/rasmussen_poll Joel Finkelstein is co-founder and chief science officer of the Network Contagion Research Institute and directs the Network Contagion Lab at Rutgers University's Miller Center. A Princeton graduate, his work focuses on coordinated influence operations, online extremism, and cyber-social threats. Follow at https://x.com/ncri_io UPDATE: Robert Barnes had to reschedule. He will join the show at a later date.  「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text DREW to 35052 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Susan Pinsky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/firstladyoflov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 185 of Kliq This is all about old school heat, and it starts in the most Kliq way possible: with Sean proudly nerding out over fountain pens while Kev immediately mistakes it for a vape. From there, the conversation takes a sharp left turn into classic road-story insanity when Nash tells an unbelievable Macho Man Randy Savage private jet rib that somehow still has me laughing and wincing at the same time. Then the show digs into the real world as Kev and Sean talk trade, China's surplus, and the kind of "nobody thinks this through" political decision-making that drives normal people insane. That energy carries into a longer, blunt discussion about immigration enforcement, due process, transparency, and why it feels like the rules change depending on who's in power. It's a heavy topic, but it's one of those segments where they actually talk like human beings instead of just picking a team and screaming. After that, things lighten up with listener questions and absolute Kliq staples, including Nash breaking down his ridiculously specific "clean" Waffle House order, how he signs Topps cards like it's an assembly line, and why BlueChew apparently has a fan club. If you're new here, this is the perfect example of how this show can go from aviation death spirals to protein macros to politics in under five minutes. And then it's time for wrestling, with Kev giving credit where it's due on RAW, the presentation, and why certain talent feels like a "made man" the second the machine decides to frame them that way. The centerpiece is Gunther vs AJ, which Kev calls a true psychology-based, hard-hitting old school match, including a finish that felt like a believable wrestling screwjob and the kind of heat that comes from denying fans what they want, not just "doing moves." If you miss wrestling that feels like it matters, this one's for you BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com Ultra-Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code KLIQ at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 00:00 Kliq This #185: Bron & Order 00:56 Fountain Pens 08:43 China GDP 14:40 Greenland 16:59 Signing Topps cards 20:21 Watching Fox News 22:05 Responding to the comment in MN deporations 33:44 Dealing with the police 36:24 No investigation? 41:34 There are no more rules 42:44 BREAK JCW LUNACY 43:14 "You Guyz are SPOT ON" 43:29 "binge fatigue." 46:04 "Ummm...Blue Chew" 46:53 go-to meal at Waffle House? 50:33 KEV, ARE WE READY FOR LATE NIGHT 51:28 BREAK ULTRA 54:18 Marco Rubio notes 55:38 KEV, I WATCHED RAW 01:04:50 Gunther/AJ…Old school match 01:12:04 Mick Foley in ECW 01:13:18 The Royal Rumble 01:16:27 Austin v Rock allegedly pitched for Wrestlemania 43 01:17:52 FLORIDA MAN or JERSEY GUY 01:20:18 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:24:54 ASKNASH 01:25:24 Verizon outage 01:25:53 EU Fans 01:29:52 DDP not joining NWO 01:30:24 Who produced WCW matches? 01:31:10 Brendan Byrne arena 01:34:47 OUTRO

Friday, January 17th, 2025President Biden's farewell speech included a stark warning about oligarchy; Speaker Johnson has ousted House intelligence chair Mike Turner; Rudy Giuliani was a no-show to his bench trial today but Reuters reports that he and Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have reached a settlement; Minnesota state House Republicans are attempting a political coup; Mark Cuban is willing to fund a TikTok alternative piggybacking off Bluesky's AT protocol; Trump is attempting to dismantle personnel protections at the State Department; Obama the Clintons and Bush have declined to attend the inaugural lunch; Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSexy LiberalStories:Exclusive: Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say (Humeyra Pamuk, Simon Lewis, Gram Slattery | Reuters)Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman (Scott Wong, Ryan Nobles, Kyle Stewart | NBC News)Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle (Seteve Karnowski| AP News)Ron DeSantis picks Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat (Matt Dixon | NBC News)Good Trouble - Keep writing those letters to urge Merrick Garland to dismiss the charges against Trump's co-defendants and release Volume II of the report.Send Your message to the Department of JusticeWatch DutyWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App)Cal FireIncidents | CAL FIRE Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump has named the members of his 'Board of Peace' that will oversee the second phase of the Gaza peace plan. Among them are the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the former British prime minister, Sir Tony Blair. But no Palestinian or Arab has been appointed. Also, two tiny fragments of one of mediaeval Europe's greatest artworks, the Bayeux Tapestry, have been returned to France from Germany years after they were stolen. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran, has called on the international community to protect the Iranian people by degrading the Islamic regime's capacity for repression. A group of British parents take TikTok to court, saying their children died after taking part in dangerous viral trends. And the story of rare drawings by a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp which are being sold in New York.

Mike joins Jeremy Hobson on The Follow Up to discuss the "awful but lawful" nuances of the Minneapolis ICE shooting, the potential blowback of the Trump administration branding it a "riot," and why threats against Iran often ignore dangerous second-order effects. Plus, a Spiel from the week analyzing the flood of anonymous quotes in Dexter Filkins' New Yorker profile of Marco Rubio, and why unnamed sources might reveal more about the reader's bias than the subject's character. Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

This is a special, extra episode of Long Reads. It's now two weeks since the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro. Donald Trump and Marco Rubio made explicit threats to countries like Colombia and Cuba in the aftermath, washed down with the usual fantasies about drug trafficking. Tony Wood joins Long Reads to discuss the attack on Venezuela and what it means for the Latin American left. How have left-wing governments and parties been reacting, and what are the long-term implications going to be? Tony is a professor of Latin American history at the University of Colorado Boulder and a regular contributor to publications such as New Left Review, the London Review of Books, and Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/author/tony-wood Long Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's longform writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies with music by Knxwledge.

This past week, Iranian protesters were labelled “terrorists” and “saboteurs” by the state. That rhetoric was accompanied by an internet blackout and a surge in violence, with the death toll still unclear. Simultaneously, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most serious political upheavals in the country in years. Contributors: Tohid Asadi – Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Narges Bajoghli – Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University Roxane Farmanfarmaian – Lecturer, University Of Cambridge Farzan Sabet – Managing Researcher, Global Governance Centre On our radar In the US, the shooting - in public - of a woman two weeks ago by immigration officers has spiralled into a case of outright lying that is remarkable even by the standards of the Trump administration. Ryan Kohls reports on how official accounts, allied media and even AI-generated spokespeople were deployed to defend the shooting. Cory Doctorow: The AI hype machine Artificial intelligence is routinely framed as unstoppable - a technology the world must adapt to, not question. But as companies invest hundreds of billions and the hype accelerates, scrutiny has fallen away. Cory Doctorow on who controls the story around AI and why past tech “revolutions” offer a warning. Featuring: Cory Doctorow – Author and activist

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Mike Baker and Elica Le Bon about the growing crisis in Iran as protesters rise against the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime; Marco Rubio's clear separation of the Iranian people from the ruthless leadership of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the oppressive Iranian regime; the deafening silence from leftist college activists on the oppression of Iranian women and the unwillingness to defend their human rights; Donald Trump revealing how his behind-the-scenes threats may have halted the plans for Iranian executions of protesters; a look back at what 1970s Iran looked like; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com CBDistillery.com- Struggling with poor sleep or aches and pains? Take the advice of our over 2 million satisfied customers. Use CBD after physical activity for reductions in stress and pain.  Go to http://cbdistillery.com and use code RUBIN to save up to 25%! Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: GUEST CLIFF MAY. Global Hopes for Liberation Under the Trump Administration. Cliff May discusses how people in Venezuela, Iran, and Ukraine are looking to the Trumpadministration for liberation from tyranny. He emphasizes the need for increased pressure on Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine and praises the foreign policy expertise of advisors like Marco Rubio.

SHOW SCHEDULE1-15-25`1923 GREENLAND Rival Factions Contending for Power in Post-Maduro Venezuela. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. Following Maduro's detention, four major crime families are competing for authority in Caracas, including the Rodriguez siblings and military leadership. While Delcy Rodriguez shows cautious cooperation with the U.S. regarding oil and prisoners, the country remains unstable as criminal interests and political repression continue to stifle progress. Cuba's Collapse Amidst U.S. Oil Blockade and Economic Ruin. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The Trump administration has halted oil shipments to Cuba, exacerbating a crisis where the electrical grid is failing and life is becoming "impossible." Despite minimal aid from Mexico, the repressive communist apparatus remains ingrained, and the regime is expected to muddle through despite massive out-migration. Regional Tensions: U.S. Pressure on Mexico and South American Shifts. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The U.S. is pushing Mexico for joint military operations against cartels, forcing President Sheinbaum into a "delicate dance" to protect sovereignty. Meanwhile, Brazil's Lula balances leftist ties against a conservative military, and Colombia shows a potential shift to the right as Petro's policies face significant discredit. Trade Integration and Security Concerns in Mercosur and Costa Rica. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. Mercosur has achieved a historic trade deal with the European Union, potentially offsetting U.S. economic pressure and deepening ties with China. In Costa Rica, rising public insecurity has led the government to consider El Salvador's "mega-prison" model as they head into elections dominated by concerns over organized crime. The Risks of Seizing Russia's Shadow Fleet at Sea. Guest: ANATOL LIEVEN, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The U.S. seizure of Russian-owned "shadow fleet" tankers raises the risk of a direct military clash if European nations follow suit. Russia views a maritime blockade as an act of war. Hardliners in the Kremlin may seek to escalate to terrify the West into withdrawing support from Ukraine. Russia's Role as a Stabilizing Factor in Middle East Tensions. Guest: ANATOL LIEVEN, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Russia has reportedly arbitrated between Jerusalem and Tehran to prevent preemptive strikes and maintain stability in Eurasia. While Russia lacks the power to defend Iran from a U.S. attack, it seeks to avoid regional instability. Russia's diplomatic approach contrasts with perceived universal aggression from other global actors. Economic Realities: Chinese Struggles and U.S. Consumer Strength. Guest: CHRIS RIEGEL, CEO of Stratacache. China's economy is struggling, evidenced by declining imports of raw materials and factory workers facing destitution. In contrast, the U.S. economy remains strong, with banner retail sales during the Christmasseason. However, the "K-shaped" economy shows consumer fatigue in the quick-service restaurant sector. Strategies for a Democratic Transition in Venezuela and Cuba. Guest: CLIFF MAY, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Marco Rubio is reportedly developing a plan for a gradual transition in Venezuela by making specific demands on the remaining "gangster regime." By cutting off subsidized oil to Cuba, the U.S. hopes to cause the collapse of the Castroite regime, encouraging people to seek liberation from tyranny. Canada's Strategic Pivot to China. Guest: CONRAD BLACK. Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Chinato establish a "new strategic partnership" and a "new world order." This mission serves as a "Plan B" to offset potential trade losses with the United States under President Trump, specifically regarding strategic minerals and the renewal of the USMCA agreement. The Upwardly Mobile but Anxious Middle Class. Guest: VERONIQUE DE RUGY. Despite reports of a shrinking middle class, data shows many individuals are actually moving into the upper middle class. However, significant anxiety remains due to rising costs in government-regulated sectors like healthcare, housing, and education. This discontent leads to a search for scapegoats among the elite. Cosmological Mysteries: The Little Red Dots. Guest: DINESH NANDAL. The James Webb Space Telescopediscovered "little red dots"—compact, bright objects in the early universe that are not easily explained as galaxies or accreting black holes. These findings challenge the standard model of cosmology, suggesting the universe matured much earlier than previously thought by 21st-century scientists. Mapping the Future of Space Observation. Guest: DINESH NANDAL. Advancing cosmology requires a "James Webb 2.0" with larger mirrors and a successor to the Chandra X-ray telescope. Funding is also needed for researchers to develop new mathematical models. While AI can assist with pattern recognition, human physicists remain essential for creating the necessary new theoretical frameworks. Sovereignty and the Russian Identity Crisis. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. Sovereignty is fundamentally tied to geography and identity. In the current period of "cratomorphosis," Russia exhibits defensive nationalism rather than expansionism. To the Kremlin, Ukraine remains the "cradle of Russia," making its loss a profound threat to Russian ethos, historical religious origins, and its personal identity. China's Quest for Legitimacy and Defense. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. The Chinese Communist Partyyearns for ancient China's legitimacy while defending its modern borders. Rather than traditional imperial expansion, China employs "total war" non-military means. However, the state currently faces a crisis of sovereignty as it implodes internally under disproven totalitarian models and intensifying defensive pressures. The Reassertion of American Empire. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. During Donald Trump's second term, the United States moved into an offensive mode to reassert dominance and energy security. Simultaneously, the European Union faces a crisis of legitimacy, with nation-states rebelling against its supra-state model. The EUlacks a cohesive vision, leading to internal distress. Lessons from the Superpower's Economic Resurgence. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. The 21st century reveals that nations prioritizing energy security and enforced borders tend to succeed. President Trump's focus on manufacturing and cheap energy has bolstered the U.S. economy, positioning it as an unchallenged superpower. However, his dynamic approach often alienates allies while redefining grand strategy.

Strategies for a Democratic Transition in Venezuela and Cuba. Guest: CLIFF MAY, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Marco Rubio is reportedly developing a plan for a gradual transition in Venezuela by making specific demands on the remaining "gangster regime." By cutting off subsidized oil to Cuba, the U.S. hopes to cause the collapse of the Castroite regime, encouraging people to seek liberation from tyranny.1915 HVANA HARBOR

Missed signals are costly; misplaced confidence is worse. We open by unpacking the concrete indicators that war planners watch—carrier deployments, airspace changes, and last‑minute strike deliberations—and what they tell us about the real likelihood of a U.S. hit on Iran. From there, the conversation widens to a quieter battlefield: development frameworks that trade normalization for access. Our guest, Matt Wolfson of the Libertarian Institute, explains how the Isaac Accords mirror the Abraham Accords across Latin America, offering water tech, finance, and modernization while pulling states into a specific geopolitical lane. We trace how these packages play out on the ground—smart cities and smart villages that promise efficiency but often centralize control, displace farmers, and refit local economies around external capital. The throughline is leverage: funding and technology become tools to align foreign policy, not just build infrastructure. Tying this to current flashpoints, we connect Venezuela's isolation and Iran's containment to a paired strategy that narrows options for countries considering alternative blocs. Whether or not missiles fly, the architecture of influence expands through boards, grants, and MOUs. Personalities and networks add sharp edges. Reports pointing to Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller as key drivers reflect long-standing alliances among neoconservatives, Zionist donors, and anti-communist exile circles, stretching from Iran-Contra to today. We weigh that ideological push against a president's resource-first instincts and aversion to quagmires, a tension that explains dramatic reversals and transactional messaging. The big takeaway: sovereignty can erode by clause and contract as surely as by cruise missile. If we care about costs and consequences, we need to scrutinize the financing vehicles and “nonprofit” corridors that precede the headlines. If this breakdown sharpened your lens, follow the show, share it with a friend who tracks foreign policy, and leave a review with the one question you want answered next. Your feedback shapes what we tackle in upcoming episodes.

This week on Political Rehab, we break down one of the worst, most deranged stretches of the Trump presidency yet — and why even Republicans (like Wylie) are saying privately (and sometimes publicly) that the President is “screwing this up.”We kick things off with our weekly Trump Dump, where the big story is Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to Minneapolis in response to protests over his ICE crackdown. As Wylie puts it: masked ICE agents dragging U.S. citizens off the street and shooting Americans isn't “law and order” — it's a constitutional crisis.Then we hit:Trump's botched attempt to launch a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which triggered global market panic, GOP backlash, and international condemnation.A wave of federal prosecutors resigning from the DOJ after being ordered to investigate…the victim of a police shooting and her widow.A jaw-dropping round of economic gaslighting (no, groceries are not cheaper) and administration messaging blunders.The latest foreign policy absurdity — including a bizarre conflict brewing over Greenland.The right-wing crackdown on dissent, from raiding journalists to subpoenaing the Clintons in the Epstein saga.And Trump's sudden interest in capping credit card rates at 10% — why it might save consumers money but also why it's pure political desperation theater.We wrap with Good Idea / Bad Idea, a brutal new That's Bullshit segment, and a surprisingly heartwarming Dose of Hope featuring Marco Rubio memes and China's favorite Trump impersonator. #PoliticalRehab #TrumpAdministration #ICE #EconomicGaslighting #InsurrectionAct00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:45 Political Commentary and Satire01:21 Trump's Immigration Policies03:41 Insurrection Act and Federal Overreach05:52 Economic Gaslighting and Market Reactions13:26 Foreign Policy and International Relations18:23 Good Idea or Bad Idea?20:18 The Importance of Good People in Government21:19 Clintons Subpoenaed: Good Idea or Bad Idea?23:43 Trump's Ford Plant Incident24:39 Capping Credit Card Rates: Pros and Cons26:23 Tall Title Tales: Misuse of Titles27:40 Abolishing ICE: Strategic Trap or Necessary Action?29:24 Democrats' Optimism and Senate Recruitment30:54 Bullshit of the Week: Renee Nicole Goode's Case33:14 Dose of Hope: Marco Rubio Memes and More#PoliticalRehab #TrumpAdministration #ICE #EconomicGaslighting #InsurrectionAct

En esta emisión de Saga Noticias, Kim Armengol presenta un análisis completo del complejo escenario político y geopolítico entre Venezuela y Estados Unidos, abordando la visita de María Corina Machado a Washington, su reunión privada con Donald Trump y senadores estadounidenses, el mensaje ofrecido tras el encuentro y el simbolismo de compartir su Premio Nobel de la Paz; además, se analiza la postura de la Casa Blanca, el papel de Delcy Rodríguez como presidenta encargada de Venezuela, la comunicación constante con la administración estadounidense y las tensiones derivadas de las operaciones militares, el bloqueo naval y la incautación de petroleros en el Caribe, así como la reacción del gobierno venezolano tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro, el arribo a Cuba de los restos de militares fallecidos durante el operativo en Venezuela y el contexto regional que impacta a América Latina; finalmente, desde México, se revisan las declaraciones de Marcelo Ebrard sobre la revisión del T-MEC, sus avances y los objetivos clave para reducir la incertidumbre económica. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I ugens Radio Information taler vi både om den tilspidsede konflikt med USA, den blodige opstand i Iran, en ny dokumentarfilm om George Orwell – og så er Cavlingprisen igen kommet hjem til Information. --- En knytnævehilsen og en lettelsens smøg blev billedet på ugens skæbnemøde mellem kongeriget Danmark og USA, der gik så godt, som man realistisk kunne have håbet. Lars Løkke Rasmussen og Vivian Motzfeldt undgik Zelensky-agtige scener ved mødet med JD Vance og Marco Rubio, men uenighederne består, det amerikanske synspunkt er intakt og konflikten er langt fra løst. Så hvad gør Danmark herfra? Lars Trier Mogensen analyserer. I Iran vokser den folkelige opstand mod det forhadte regime dag for dag. Mindst 2.500 iranere formodes at have mistet livet, og flere end 10.000 menes arresteret, siden demonstrationerne begyndte d. 28. december. Samtidig truer Trump med en militær intervention, der kan hamre det sidste søm i ayatollahernes ligkiste. Men hvem skal så tage over? Rune Lykkeberg udlægger perspektiverne i et muligt iransk regimeskifte.  Hvis man i løbet af det seneste år har siddet foran sit tv og stirret vantro ind i en nyhedsstrøm præget af fake news og autoritære strømninger, har man muligvis også undervejs nået at tænke: 'Det er jo helt orwellsk!' Nu har den anerkendte instruktør Raoul Peck så i en ny dokumentarfilm sat sig for at vise, præcis hvor profetisk George Orwell faktisk var. Anita Brask Rasmussen har anmeldt filmen, der overbeviser om forfatterens skarpsindighed, men ikke nødvendigvis om instruktørens. Og endelig kigger avisens to nykårede Cavling-prisvindere, Lasse Skou Andersen og Sebastian Gjerding, forbi. For ja, de tog den sgu, landets fineste journalistpris, for – sammen med kolleger fra Danwatch – at have afsløret, hvordan dansk militært udstyr er endt i Israel og blevet brugt i bombningen af Gaza. De fortæller om deres nu prisvindende arbejde sidst i programmet.

Stjerner og striber gennemgår - minut for minut - dagen, hvor udenrigsminister Lars Løkke Rasmussen og Grønlands minister for udenrigsanliggender Vivian Motzfeldt mødtes med JD Vance og Marco Rubio i Washington DC om Grønland. Et møde der er blevet kaldt det vigtigste udenrigspolitiske møde siden Anden Verdenskrig (måske lige frem siden 1864). Hvad kom der ud af mødet - og hvor stiller det Grønland, Danmark og USA? Deltagere: Kulturkorrespondent og tidl. USA-korrespondent Sandra Brovall, USA-journalist Lasse Engelbrecht og USA-korrespondent Jakob Krogh. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen.

I morgen skal Danmark og Grønland mødes med USA's udenrigsminister Marco Rubio. Republikaneren med de cubanske rødder har fået en helt central rolle i Trumps administration og er blevet kaldt en af arkitekterne bag operationen i Venezuela. I dagens Genstart spørger vi DR's kulturkorrespondent, Sandra Brovall, hvad Rubio er rundet af, og om han mon vil tage Trumps trusler med videre til Løkke og Motzfeldt? Vært: Simon Stefanski Program publiceret i DR Lyd d. 13. januar 2026.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Ilhan Omar's viral confrontation with a reporter over her alleged involvement in the Minnesota fraud scandal; shocking footage from ICE protests spiraling out of control where protesters stole an FBI rifle; how Nick Shirley's exposure of the fraud in the Somali community in Minneapolis is making his life a bit more dangerous; Peter Thiel telling Jordan Peterson why fraud in the sciences and academic research may be the biggest fraud that we've yet to uncover; Marco Rubio clearly explaining why Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the root of all of Iran's problems; "The View's" Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin fawning over Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff as they explain why obesity is really a disease that you are powerless to control; Dr. Verma refusing to answer Josh Hawley's simple question "can men get pregnant?"; Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" using the character of Ainsley Norris to destroy the woke acceptance of the concept of gender pronouns; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com Ghostbed- Ghostbed mattresses have Cooling Features in EVERY Mattress that sense your body temp and adjusts – so you never get too hot or too cold.  Go to: http://ghostbed.com/rubin and use code RUBIN for an extra 10% off the best deal of the year! Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription.  Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

Today's Headlines: We're starting in Iran, where airspace has been shut down as the US appears to be preparing for a possible strike — even though Trump says (with zero real verification) that the regime has stopped killing protesters. The internet remains mostly offline, US troops are being evacuated from bases across the Middle East, and Iran is threatening retaliation if Trump gives the green light. Meanwhile, JD Vance and Marco Rubio met with Danish and Greenland officials about Trump's ongoing obsession with Greenland, walking away with “fundamental disagreements” and a new working group that solved nothing. Several European countries responded by sending troops, aircraft, and ships to Greenland. Back in the US, DHS claims the ICE agent who killed Renee Good is suffering from “internal bleeding,” as Stephen Miller announced via DHS that ICE agents have federal immunity and that interfering with them is a felony. The First Amendment also had a rough day: the FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson and seized her devices as part of a leak investigation — while insisting she's not the target — and the Trump administration opened an investigation into Senator Elissa Slotkin for appearing in a video urging troops to resist illegal orders.The State Department is suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries deemed likely to need public assistance, while also quietly expanding scrutiny of non-immigrant visas. The administration also canceled up to $2 billion in mental health and addiction treatment grants. Elsewhere, the Ford worker who called Trump a “pedophile protector” during a factory visit was suspended, Verizon users endured a widespread outage, and finally, some actual good news: US cancer survival rates are at an all-time high. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead Axios: U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes Newsweek: Jonathan Ross Update: ICE Agent Suffered Internal Bleeding After Renee Good Shooting The New Republic: Stephen Miller Delivers Chilling Message to ICE as Violence Grows WaPo: FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter's home Trump administration is investigating Sen. Slotkin for Democrats' video urging troops to resist 'illegal orders' AP News: US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns Axios: Trump admin abruptly cancels mental health grants WaPo: Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletives at Detroit factory  NBC News: Widespread Verizon outage prompts emergency alerts in Washington, New York City US News: U.S. Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High, Report Says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we talk about 90's R&B groups, white artists who were embraced by a black audience, a mother who ran onto the court after her son got fouled, listener comments, and Tony Dokoupil saluting Marco Rubio.Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show.--------------------------------------Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.

It's Thursday, January 15th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, & Sudan top 4 persecuting countries Open Doors released its 2026 World Watch List yesterday. The report ranks the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Once again, North Korea is ranked the worst country for persecution followed by Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, and Eritrea. The remaining top 10 countries are Syria, Nigeria, Pakistan, Libya, and Iran. One out of seven Christians are persecuted worldwide. Between October 2024 and September 2025, the report documented that 4,849 Christians were killed for their faith. Over 90% of the killings occurred in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria.  Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” 2,000 Iranian protestors killed by Islamic regime Millions of Iranians have been protesting against the country's Islamic regime since December 28. Activists report that 2,000 people have been killed as the regime has cracked down on protestors.  Listen to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. TRUMP: “To all Iranian patriots, keep protesting, take over your institutions, if possible. … I've cancelled all meetings with the Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters stops. And all I say to them is ‘Help is on its way!' You saw that I put tariffs on anybody doing business with Iran. Just went into effect today.” During this unrest, please pray for the underground church in Iran to remain strong and find opportunities to minister.  Pentagon moving carrier strike group toward Middle East amid Iran tension In a related story, the Pentagon is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran, reports NewsNation. Moving the carrier strike group — a naval formation centering around an aircraft carrier, with a variety of support from other vessels — is expected to take about a week. The significant transfer of American military hardware comes amid developments related to unrest in Iran and questions about whether the White House will offer support to opponents of Iran's autocratic, Islamicregime. Franklin Graham calls America to prayer and repentance In the Untied States, Evangelist Franklin Graham called for a time of prayer and repentance across the nation. The call came as “the streets of America boil over with hate, anger, crime, drugs, and just sheer hopelessness.” Listen to comments from Graham. GRAHAM: “I encourage people to pray. And first of all, we need to repent as a nation. We need to repent of our sins and turn from those sins. And we need to repent of our own sins, not just the nation's sins, but our personal sins, and ask God to forgive us.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” Trump withdraws from 66 int'l groups, conventions, and treaties The Trump administration announced last Wednesday that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations, conventions, and treaties. One of those organizations is the United Nations Population Fund, known for its support of abortion.  Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said, “From DEI mandates to ‘gender equity' campaigns to climate orthodoxy, many international organizations now serve a globalist project. … These organizations actively seek to constrain American sovereignty.” State Department pauses immigrant visas from 75 countries Plus, the U.S. Department of State announced yesterday that it will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries.  Those nations include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Nigeria.  The State Department said migrants from these countries “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates.” U.S. overdose deaths fell New federal data shows U.S. overdose deaths fell last year. Overdose deaths involving opioids and now fentanyl have been on the rise since the 1990s. An estimated 73,000 people died from overdoses during the 12-month period ending in August 2025. That's down 21% from the previous 12-month period.  Researchers suggest this drop is connected with recent regulation changes in China. These changes decreased the availability of chemicals used to make fentanyl.    4,000 U.S. Protestant churches closed in 2024 Lifeway Research reports more Protestant churches closed in the U.S. than opened. Four thousand churches were closed in America in 2024. Meanwhile, only 3,800 churches were started. That's better than 2019 when there were only 3,000 openings and 4,500 closings. Openings have not outpaced closings since 2014 when there were 4,000 openings and 3,700 closings. Christian/Gospel music ranked among top 10 genres And finally, Luminate released its 2025 year-end music report. Christian and Gospel music ranked among the top 10 genres in the U.S. last year. Plus, Christian/Gospel was also one of the highest-growth genres in terms of on-demand audio streams. WINANS: “For Your mercy never fails me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God “'Cause all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.” That was Cece Winans singing the “Goodness of God.” When it came to music released in the last 18 months, Christian/Gospel music saw the most growth in streams of any genre. Colossians 3:16 reminds us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 15th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Joyce talk about :Hollywood celebrities getting involved in politics and social issues despite having more than the average person. Actress Claire Foy has a refreshing response when asked about activism. Is Marco Rubio the President in waiting? Joyce explains why he could be the likely presidential pick. President Trump to sit down with Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado but reportedly does not think she can lead the country. GreenlandElon Musk and the jamming Starlink. Could it be China or Russia? US fighter jets over Iran were a tactical move to expose Iran's emergency protocols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump and Marco Rubio going to Nat'l Championship game..."Three Things You Need to Know"...Birmingham area Chevron stations set for a make-over...Trump executive order on schools...people hear screams and banging on Air Canada plane just before take-off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9000 fans crossed London to see QPR take on West Ham in the FA Cup. Our cup runneth over, but a lot to like and discuss. Andy's not around this week, so your host Ant, Dun and the returning Sam discuss- Brave effort makes R's proud, but just ran out of steam- Added time in added on time gives West Ham extra time to take the lead before half time. We did it AGAIN.- We had a moment. 9000+ fans lose their minds as Kone shampoos the ball home (head and shoulder!)- Class gap showed in extra time. England international Bowen Gowen H.A.M. for Hammers- Mad Summervillainy - Crysensio creates havoc- Castellanos winner leaves R's hopes in Tat(y)ters.- Joe goes straight back in as number 1. Has outstanding game. Keeper problem solved?- Gone Da Replay...In years past, we'd have brought them back to Loftus Road. Extra time favours the big teams- What could have been...The lack of pace without Rumarn remains a BIG what if...- Koki joins the growing injury list. Time for the Dev Squad to shine?- A trip to the London Stadium makes us glad to be at Loftus Road - What a terrible place to watch football- Building for the long term. - Buying A-League Team? Looking for an Academy award?- Ronnie Watch - He's not on the bench for Southampton again...BECAUSE HE'S HERE!- Only Leave Will Break Our Heart - Varane to St. Etienne? - New Yorking: We can't talk about some of it, and we don't want to talk about the rest of it. Awful week. (Great new theme tune though)- Thanks to Marco Rubio, the World Cup will be back to 32 teams again- Next week, QPR NYC are having a party, bring your retros and your Charlie Austin.- Next Friday Meet and greet, fun and games! Wear your retros- Next Saturday - The Wrexham Watchparty (Wear your Purple Run DMC's!)- Ant's Kit Korner: Police tape on a kit is just criminal.- 2 away games to predict: Stoke and Oxford away- Jacob's Stanza's a knockout!- The return of lovely stuff - Where to watch when. Knowing is Paramount- No puns for DunRate, review, comment!

Donald Trump insiste en su estrategia de hacerse con Groenlandia basándose en las prioridades, según él, de: “comercio, territorio y recursos”. Sus declaraciones han acelerado los movimientos defensivos en el norte de Europa: Dinamarca ha comenzado a desplegar tropas en la isla y Suecia ha anunciado que enviará efectivos este miércoles, tras una petición de apoyo de Copenhague. Al cierre de este podcast, seguían sin conocerse los resultados de la reunión entre el vicepresidente estadounidense, J. D. Vance, el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y los ministros de Exteriores de Groenlandia y Dinamarca. Por su parte, la ministra de Defensa española, Margarita Robles se ha unido a las quejas sobre la “tibieza” de la Unión Europea en su defensa de Groenlandia frente a las amenazas de Trump. La UE carece de una voz única y de una política de defensa común, y sigue dependiendo de Washington para su seguridad, especialmente en el contexto de la guerra de Ucrania. CRÉDITOS: Realizan: Marc Bassets y Jimena Marcos Presenta: Ana Fuentes Diseño de sonido: Nacho Taboada Edición: Ana Ribera Coordina: José Juan Morales Dirige: Ana Alonso Sintonía: Jorge Magaz

Nach dem Angriff auf Venezuela nimmt Donald Trump sein nächstes Ziel in den Blick: Grönland. Mit der rhetorischen Verschärfung stellt Trump die Nato vor eine Zerreißprobe und bringt im Kongress sogar Abgeordnete aus dem eigenen Lager gegen sich auf. Am Mittwoch nun trafen die Außenminister von Dänemark und Grönland auf Marco Rubio und J.D. Vance. WELT-Korrespondentin Stefanie Bolzen ordnet das Treffen und die allgemeine Lage ein. Und WELT-Redakteurin Lara Jäkel berichtet aus der grönländischen Hauptstadt Nuuk darüber, wie die Grönländer selbst über Trumps Drohungen denken. Redaktion: Antonia Beckermann, Wim Orth Produktion: Serdar Deniz „Amerika-Effekt – Donald Trump und die neue Weltordnung“ nimmt jede Woche unter die Lupe, wie die USA – und vor allem Donald Trump – die globale Politik neu vermessen. WELT-USA-Korrespondentin Stefanie Bolzen spricht mit den WELT-Redakteuren Antonia Beckermann und Wim Orth sowie internationalen Korrespondenten über Machtverschiebungen, Allianzen und Konflikte. Ob harte Handelspolitik und neue Zölle, der veränderte Umgang mit NATO-Partnern oder der Druck auf internationale Institutionen – der Podcast zeigt, wie Trumps Kurs bereits konkrete Folgen für Europa, China und den Nahen Osten hat. Analytisch, nah dran und verständlich erklärt, ordnet „Der Amerika-Effekt“ das tägliche Washington-Rauschen ein und macht klar, warum Entscheidungen im Weißen Haus die Welt weit über die USA hinaus verändern. Wenn Euch der Podcast gefällt, dann lasst gerne eine Bewertung für uns da. Feedback gerne auch an usa@welt.de Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

C'est à Lomé, au Togo, que va se tenir, après-demain samedi, un nouveau sommet sur la RDC. En effet, le président Faure Gnassingbé a été désigné par l'Union africaine pour faire la médiation dans cette crise meurtrière. Autour du chef de l'État togolais, on attend de nombreux ministres africains des Affaires étrangères et les envoyés spéciaux des États-Unis et du Qatar. Ce sommet pourra-t-il empêcher une nouvelle offensive sur le terrain du M23 et de son allié rwandais ? Christian Moleka est le coordinateur de la Dynamique des politologues du Congo, la DYPOL. En ligne de Kinshasa, il répond à Christophe Boisbouvier RFI : Christian Moleka, ce sommet de Lomé ce 17 janvier 2026, est-ce qu'il peut en sortir quelque chose ? Christian Moleka : il peut en sortir une tentative de coordination des initiatives de médiation qui sont aujourd'hui à la fois africaines et internationales, qatariennes et américaines. Le Togo, qui représente l'Union africaine de la médiation, a depuis 2025 lancé l'initiative qui a pris du temps à s'implémenter. Et donc, il y a une nécessité de tenter de redonner sens à l'initiative, à la fois africaine, mais de coordonner également avec ce qu'il s'est fait à Doha et à Washington. Et donc, la rencontre peut aider à une clarification des rôles, redonner à l'Union africaine probablement une dynamique de dialogue interne et peut-être une dynamique régionale qui prendra en compte les autres acteurs comme l'Ouganda et le Burundi, qui n'ont jamais été pris en compte afin qu'elle ne marche pas, je dirais, sur les plates-bandes de Doha et de Washington. Avant ce sommet, le Congolais Félix Tshisekedi a fait plusieurs déplacements. Il est allé voir le Togolais Faure Gnassingbé à Lomé. Il est allé aussi rencontrer l'Angolais Joao Lourenço à Luanda. Le président angolais lui aurait fait des propositions intéressantes. De quoi pourrait-il s'agir ? Il peut s'agir de la volonté de relancer un dialogue interne, un dialogue national interne congolais. L'Angola qui aujourd'hui voit une rébellion qui peut s'étendre vers le Katanga et donc remettre en question les intérêts économiques du corridor de Lobito, a besoin d'un minimum de stabilité. Et donc, un processus de dialogue interne peut naître de la démarche angolaise. Parce que Kinshasa a refusé à ce jour de prendre l'initiative des évêques, notamment la démarche du pacte social. Et donc, une initiative angolaise qui porterait sur le dialogue national inclusif peut, pour Kinshasa, être un plan de rechange contre la dynamique interne portée par les évêques. Sur le fond du dossier, il y a une paix artificielle qui a été signée le 4 décembre à Washington par les présidents du Congo et du Rwanda en présence de Donald Trump. Mais quelques jours plus tard, les rebelles du M23 et leurs alliés rwandais se sont emparés de la ville d'Uvira, au Sud-Kivu. Qu'est-ce qu'il faut en déduire ? Il faut en déduire que le M23, qui reste l'acteur militaire souterrain, ne se sent pas lié par le processus de Washington et qu'on a un processus de Doha qui, à ce jour, est quelque peu en panne, puisqu'il ne marche pas. Et sans une complémentarité Doha-Washington, il sera très difficile d'avoir sur le terrain des solutions définitives tant que la donne M23 ne sera pas prise en compte. Et donc, la reprise des armes pour le M23, c'est un levier de pression pour pousser Kinshasa à revenir à la table de négociations et à entériner également Doha. Alors, après la prise d'Uvira au Sud-Kivu, le secrétaire d'État américain Marco Rubio a déclaré que c'était une claire violation de l'accord de Washington et que les États-Unis y répondraient. Sous-entendu, il y aurait des sanctions contre le Rwanda. Mais depuis un mois, les Américains n'ont pris aucune mesure. Qu'est-ce que cela vous inspire ? On peut penser déjà qu'il y a une pression sur l'administration américaine pour que les sanctions ne soient pas prises. À Kinshasa, on a pointé du doigt, sans le dire à haute voix, le Qatar, pour que des sanctions ne soient pas prises directement vis-à-vis du Rwanda. Mais on a également une administration américaine qui est, à ce jour, portée par d'autres crises et une attention de moins en moins tournée sur cette question congolaise, avec la dynamique qu'on a au Venezuela, mais également au Moyen-Orient avec l'Iran. Et vous pensez donc que pour les autorités congolaises, peut-être aussi pour les autorités burundaises, le Qatar fait pression sur les États-Unis pour qu'il n'y ait pas de sanctions contre le Rwanda ? Effectivement, je crois que pour Kinshasa et le Burundi, la lecture est très claire : le Qatar a certainement dû peser sur la décision américaine pour ne pas sanctionner le Rwanda. Il y a des enjeux économiques derrière. Le Qatar a énormément investi au Rwanda et donc des sanctions toucheraient aux intérêts également économiques du Qatar. Comment voyez-vous les jours à venir, d'ici la fin de ce mois sur le terrain ? Un enlisement ou peut-être une nouvelle offensive militaire de la part des rebelles du M23 et de leurs alliés rwandais ? Le M23 est en mode observation aujourd'hui. Après la pression américaine sur Uvira, ils laisseront passer la pression. Mais chaque partie s'organise militairement et construit un narratif pour justifier la suite des combats qui pourrait s'étendre cette fois-ci vers le Katanga. L'une des stratégies du Congolais Félix Tshisekedi, c'est d'obtenir un clair soutien des États-Unis contre le Rwanda. Est-ce que cette stratégie peut marcher ou non ? Les États-Unis, pour l'instant, se sont intéressés aux minerais du Congo et ont besoin d'un minimum de stabilité pour faire le partenariat économique. Et donc, c'est un levier sur lequel Kinshasa peut appuyer. Le vrai défi, c'est que vous avez un médiateur américain imprévisible qui est à la fois sur beaucoup de chantiers - le Venezuela, l'Iran, le Groenland - et qui, à un moment donné, sera lui-même enlisé dans une politique intérieure avec les élections de midterm qui viennent. Donc, 2026 peut être une année où la tension américaine sur la crise congolaise peut être réduite. Et donc, à ce moment-là, Kinshasa perdra ce levier américain d'intérêt stratégique sur le conflit. À lire aussiTogo: le président congolais à Lomé avant une réunion de haut-niveau sur la crise dans l'est de la RDC À lire aussiCrise dans l'est de la RDC: comment l'Angola veut revenir au centre du jeu diplomatique

Marco Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He's now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition. Filkins also spoke with Tonya Mosley  about Venezuela and what he thinks will happen next. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The United States is urging its citizens in Iran to leave immediately, warning that protests continue to escalate. A notice released by the US virtual embassy in Tehran advises American nationals to travel by land to Turkey or Armenia, if they can make the journey safely. It says those unable to leave should take refuge at home or in another safe building and keep a supply of food, water and medication. Also: Scientists say 2025 was one of the three hottest years on record. US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio are meeting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers in the White House on Wednesday. Bill Clinton has refused to testify in the Congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee chairman says there will be a vote to hold the former President in contempt of Congress. K-pop megastars BTS announce a 79-date world tour after all members of the boyband completed their mandatory military training in South Korea. The American civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, has died at the age of 86.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss Marco Rubio's reëmergence as one of the most powerful, and most transformed, figures in Donald Trump's second term. They talk about Rubio's unlikely ascent to the dual roles of Secretary of State and national-security adviser, his journey from outspoken Trump critic to loyal enforcer, and what that evolution reveals about how power operates inside the Administration. They also examine Rubio's central role in the U.S. abduction of the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, the dismantling of the State Department's foreign-aid infrastructure, and the department's growing reliance on coercion over diplomacy. This week's reading: “How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler,” by Dexter Filkins “Denmark Is Sick of Being Bullied by Trump,” by Margaret Talbot “Iran's Regime Is Unsustainable,” by Robin Wright “The Supreme Court Gets Back to Work,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin “What Comes After the Protests,” by Jay Caspian Kang  The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Day 1,420.Today, as reports emerge that a Russian air-defence missile has struck a residential building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, we examine claims that France is pushing to prevent Ukraine from purchasing American weapons, then look at the criminal charges brought against a prominent figure in Ukraine's modern history. Later, we turn to Moscow's media landscape to hear how the Russian press is interpreting potentially momentous developments in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/13/france-blocks-ukraine-from-buying-us-weapons/Starmer poised to hammer out Ukraine peace plan in Davos (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/starmer-poised-talks-ukraine-peace-deal-davos-war-russia-uk/ Scottish independence accounts go dark after Iran internet blackout (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/12/scottish-independence-accounts-dark-iran-internet-blackout/America abandoned this Arctic silo 60 years ago. Now, it could solve Nato's Greenland problem (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/nuclear-option-america-nato-greenland/ Marco Rubio, Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler (The New Yorker):https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/marco-rubio-trumps-foreign-policy-enabler Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-attract-179-million-u-s-investment-in-key-lithium-deposit/ Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams' ‘heroic work' (United Nations):https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166749?_gl=1*15f56p1*_ga*NzU3NDczMzg2LjE3NjgzOTI4NDc.*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjgzOTI4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzOTI4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgwLISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How far will Rubio go to achieve his own objectives? With Lauren Gambino. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Who's winning the PR battle, Trump or the Democrats?Us or them. Have you been moved by anything the Democrats have done? I doubt it. Do you think the other side has been moved by us? I do. The media won't tell you that, but I KNOW it's true. Polling proves it. What polls, Kevin?! The lack of polling proves it…Another thing proves it, but it's more subtle. I talk about it often and did recently on a podcast with friends. It's Trump fearlessness in attacking the lunacy of the LGBTQ movement, his attack on Black Leftist women, and his attacks on brown countries.How long do you think RINOs can hold out against Trump? They still exist. Most are waiting Trump out.Who will emerge as the Trump heir-apparent?The closest Trump heir in my opinion is Marco Rubio.We have 3 years to undo decades of indoctrination. And the Trump presidency is an intervention for Leftists. MAGA is saying to them, this is your last chance to get help. We have arranged for you to go to detox.Think about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Sports As a Weapon Podcast, Miguel welcomes British-Chilean journalist and documentary filmmaker Pablo Navarrete. The discussion centers around the recent US attack on Venezuela on January 3, 2026, which led to the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores. Pablo shares his experiences and insights on Venezuelan politics, the influence of Chavismo, and the impact of US imperialism. He also highlights his work in documentary filmmaking, focusing on Venezuela and Latin American issues. Miguel and Pablo's conversation includes perspectives on independent media and grassroots journalism, and the roles of Chavista social activists of the Bolivarian Revolution, such as Mariela Machado in Venezuela.Links:* Emergency Rally in Sheffield, England - Hands Off Venezuela! by Pablo Navarrete/Level Ground Substack * The War On Democracy  (2007 Documentary) by John Pilger * Inside the Revolution: A Journey into Heart of Venezuela (2009 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Alborada Films * Venezuela: Defending the Revolution (2019 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Redfish Media  * The Other Venezuela (2019 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Redfish Media * Caesar Crossed the Rubicon; So Did Trump by Maria Páez Victor/Orinoco Tribune * Mariela Machado Instagram Interview via @chanramosvictoralfonso * Venezuelan, International Popular Movements Condemn US Bombings, Maduro Kidnapping by Ricardo Vaz  Miguel Garcia and Comrade E produced this episode. The Sports As A Weapon Podcast is part of the @Anticonquista Media Collective. Subscribe to the ANTICONQUISTA Patreon and follow ANTICONQUISTA on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.Also, listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter/X: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastTikTok: @SportsAsAWeaponYouTube: @SportsAsAWeaponBlueSky: @sportsasaweapon.bsky.socialVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com

US secretary of state Marco Rubio will meet the Danish and Greelandic foreign ministers later today amid rising tensions over America's desire to control the island. What would a US takeover mean for the future of Nato, and what do the people of Greenland make of being caught in a diplomatic tussle?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Katie Gatens, Europe correspondent, The Sunday TimesOliver Moody, Berlin Correspondent, The Times & the Sunday TimesHost: Manveen Rana. Producers: Edward Drummond and Sophie McNulty.Read more: ‘We might leave Greenland for somewhere Trump can't occupy'What would a US takeover of Greenland look like? Four options examinedFurther listening: Greenland, Colombia, Mexico: where will Trump strike next?Clips: The Times, The New York Times, Sky News, The Associated Press, Nato News, CNN, Fox News, ReutersPhoto: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a little more than a week since the United States invaded Venezuela and abducted its president Nicolás Maduro. Trump has contended that Venezuela, which reportedly has the world's largest known oil reserves, has "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." There's a lot to discuss about the geopolitical context and how it intersects with new energy developments. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is the creator of a new energy plan and joins Chris Hayes to talk about that plan, his reaction to Venezuela and more.   Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles for a blistering, darkly funny tour through what they argue is the accelerating late stage of Donald Trump: a president who can't hold a thought, wanders off mid-meeting, and yet is being weaponized by Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, and others to push extreme agendas at breakneck speed. Along the way, they unpack Democratic paralysis, early signs of Republican and corporate peeling away, the politics of immigration as it tips from winning issue to liability, and why the real fight now is about stopping the madness before the midterms—plus, because it's 2026, a detour into Doritos, Hollywood finally finding its voice again, and the Melania movie as protest art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reese Gorman of Notus (and the On Notus podcast) explains the outlet's "teaching hospital" model for young journalists—and reports that Republicans are privately furious about being cut out of Venezuela, tariffs, and appropriations, even as almost none of them do anything to reclaim Congress's prerogatives beyond symbolic discharge petitions. Then, Dexter Filkins' new profile is our guide to Marco Rubio's ideological malleability as career strategy: swallow the zig, repeat the zag. Plus, why the left's most radical policy ideas can spread under the cover of benevolent framing and definitional ambiguity—and why that's a branding and governing problem for Democrats even if the far right remains more dangerous overall. Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

Maureen Tkacik makes her debut on This Is Hell! to talk about her new investigative piece for American Prospect, “The Narco Terrorist Elite”, which goes into how narco terrorists have historically operated with right wing Latin American dictatorships and US imperialism and how Marco Rubio's recent actions within the Trump administration might become a new version of Iran-Contra. https://prospect.org/2025/12/23/narco-terrorist-elite-rubio-south-america-iran-contra/ We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell

1. Llegó el proyecto de reforma contributiva. ¿Y ahora que…? 2. Gobierno dice listo para regreso a clases 3. Georgie Navarro se mete en la controversia del “promoter fee”. Se va del lado de Valerie Rodríguez. Presenta proyecto para prohibirlo. 5. En agenda de persecución política, administración de Trump abre investigación criminal contra el presidente del Banco de la Reserva federal 6. Trump se proclama “acting President” de Venezuela y bromea con que Marco Rubio sea presidente de Cuba 7. DEPORTES ZONA-5 con Federico LópezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Scaramucci joins Joanna Coles for a frank conversation about what Donald Trump is really doing in Venezuela—and why the chaos is the point. Scaramucci argues that the Venezuela move is driven less by democracy or security than by oil, money, and self-enrichment, and is shaped by conspiracy thinking and political pressure. He also breaks down Trump's appetite for cruelty and spectacle, the warning signs in ICE's escalating violence, the quiet sidelining of allies like Marco Rubio and JD Vance, and why Republicans who know better still fall in line. The takeaway: Trump isn't unraveling—he's focused, transactional, and increasingly willing to burn institutions to stay powerful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threats against ICE agents are escalating. NBA coaches speak out against common sense. Minnesota politicians speak out against immigration enforcement. Venezuelan oil headed toward the U.S. as reports of interesting tech the U.S. apparently used during Nicolás Maduro's capture. Iran pushes back against President Trump's threats to defend Iranian citizens. Why are Democrats suddenly speaking out against Hamas? Are Western countries about to ban X? Important meeting about meeting on Wednesday. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell responds to an indictment against him. Suspected January 6 pipe bomber pleads not guilty. Did a Republican congresswoman tell a leftist group where President Trump would be eating dinner? Suspicious object near Trump's motorcade last night. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:18 Guy Threatens ICE 02:15 Laura Ingraham VS. Protester 03:05 Minneapolis Protester 05:53 Crowds are Angry in St. Cloud, MN 07:52 Native American Ritual? 09:37 Steve Kerr's Message about ICE Shooting 11:01 Doc Rivers Doesn't Know What Happened 13:21 Ilhan Omar's Stern Message to ICE 18:22 Kristi Noem Doubles Down on CNN 23:49 Chicago Police Defends ICE Agents 26:24 Portland Police Chief CRIES on TV 33:16 Nicolás Maduro's Security Guard Speaks Out 38:49 FLASHBACK: Peter Doocy Experienced being Shot by a Ray Gun 40:57 Trump on Venezuela Oil 43:03 Marco Rubio on Venezuela 46:15 Venezuela Sends Oil to America 48:48 Pope Leo Comments on Free Speech 51:06 Pope Leo on Abortion in the West 54:11 Atheist VS. Christian 1:12:10 Taxing the Rich? 1:15:21 Trump to Meet with Greenland Officials 1:19:59 DOJ Serves Jerome Powell Subpoena 1:29:19 MTG Did What? 1:34:15 Trump Sits with The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump meets with oil executives for massive private investment to rebuild Venezuela's energy infrastructure; Marco Rubio defends the strategy as America First; Trump signals upcoming action against Mexican cartels; Iran protests intensify with reports of 500-2000 deaths, internet blackouts, and regime crackdowns; notable shifts in Democrat tone on Hamas and more.   The A.M. Update, Trump Venezuela investment, oil executives, Marco Rubio, America First, Mexico cartels, Iran protests, Ayatollah Khamenei, Renee Good, Portland Border Patrol shooting, Marjorie Taylor Greene, January 6 pipe bomber

Marco Rubio signals serious movement on Greenland as Trump explores a $3.3 billion acquisition with major strategic implications. Patrick Bet-David and the panel break down Arctic security, NATO, China's rare earth push, Russia's naval presence, and why Greenland could be America's next Alaska moment.

Highlights from the week's The A.M. Update: Joint Chiefs Chairman details the precise military operation apprehending Nicolas Maduro, Marco Rubio outlines three-phase plan for Venezuela's stabilization and transition, reflections on U.S. military strength and intentions, Scott Adams announces intent to convert to Christianity, and poll results on Venezuela action outcomes.   A.M. Update Week in Review, Nicolas Maduro capture, Venezuela operation, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, Marco Rubio, three-phase plan, Venezuela future, Scott Adams, salvation, Iran protests, military strength, Monroe Doctrine

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Michael Knowles and Batya Ungar-Sargon about how the mainstream media and the Democratic Party have put people like ICE shooting victim Renee Nicole Macklin Good at the risk of losing their life by convincing them that it's their duty to interfere and fight back against ICE raids and unknowingly putting themselves in harm's way; Jimmy Kimmel shocking his audience with his truly tasteless joke about Donald Trump after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the tragic ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis; Marco Rubio making a reporter go quiet with his perfect answer over what the United States plans to do with Venezuela's oil; Pete Hegseth humiliating CNN to their face for their double standards and desperation in trying to find a reason to criticize the capture of Nicolás Maduro; Katie Miller's conversation with Jenny McCarthy about vaccines for kids and if vaccine skepticism has swung too far in the other direction and is beginning to harm children; resurfaced video of Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed tenant advocate Cea Weaver showing her explaining why white homeowners will have to rethink their relationship to home ownership and private property and how she broke down crying when confronted about her mother's $1.6 million dollar home; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription.  Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

How long will the United States claim control over Venezuela? “Only time will tell,” President Donald Trump told the New York Times on Wednesday — potentially years. U.S. troops invaded the country over the weekend, kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in New York on Monday. They now sit in a Brooklyn jail, awaiting trial. Trump and administration officials have justified ousting Maduro by claiming it was consistent with the Monroe Doctrine — a doctrine that through the years “has been expanded into something like a universal police warrant that allows the United States to intervene,” says historian Greg Grandin. “Trump has redefined the Monroe Doctrine to mean, the Monroe is as a weapon that the United States can use in order to protect its interests wherever it wants, whenever it wants. So it's a substitute for liberal international law.” This week on the Intercept Briefing, host Jessica Washington discusses the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, its larger aims of controlling the Western Hemisphere, and bringing Latin America to heel with Grandin, the author of numerous books, including most recently "America, América: A New History of the New World."“There's an affiliation between the Monroe Doctrine and American First nationalism,” says Grandin. “They imagine United States sovereignty expanding well beyond its borders within its hemisphere.” The administration's vision is outlined in the National Security Strategy the White House released in December. “This is a strategy that announces that the Monroe Doctrine is back in the especially bellicose form. But what's also interesting, if you read further, the United States is not withdrawing from any of those old regions. … It's reserving the right to treat the rest of the world like it treats Latin America.” Trump and administration officials — from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a longtime advocate for Venezuelan and Cuban regime change, to White House chief of staff Stephen Miller — have threatened to expand military operations to Colombia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries that don't fall in line. Maureen Tkacik, investigations editor at The American Prospect, who recently wrote a profile of Rubio headlined “The Narco-Terrorist Elite,” also joins the conversation to discuss the former Florida senator's history and ambitions.Tkacik points out that Rubio, a driving force behind Maduro's ouster, represents a wing of the Republican Party fixated on battling nominally left leaders in the region. That mentality is at odds with a key faction of Trump's base, who say they're against foreign intervention because they think the government should keep its attention on U.S. soil.Trump's attack on Venezuela and fixation on so-called “narco-terrorists,” Tkacik says, “represent an attempt to reconcile these two poles — the Steve Bannon guys and the Marco Rubio neocons — that really have different definitions of America First.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.