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Dan Brouillette, Senior Advisor, Edison Electric Institute; Former US Secretary of Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Condoleezza Rice is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and a Senior Fellow on Public Policy. Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first black woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush's Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001 to January 2005, the first woman to hold the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before being named President Trump's secretary of commerce in 2017, Wilbur Ross had already earned a reputation as the “King of Bankruptcy” over his 55-year career on Wall Street. Often working on high-profile bankruptcies such as Pan Am and Texaco, Ross helped restructure more than $400 billion in assets, and was named among Bloomberg's 50 most influential people in global finance. After coming to Washington, Ross faced equally tough challenges, yet survived in his post for all four years.  Now Ross shares the story of how he got to the top and stayed there, as he relates in his new book Risks and Returns: Creating Success in Business and Life. He rose from humble beginnings in North Bergen, New Jersey, applied simple principles with strict discipline, and ultimately Ross's strategies and dealmaking skills led to relationships with King Charles, Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, the Rothschild family, Steve Wynn, Lakshmi Mittal, Mike Milken, and many other famous personalities. Ross will also share his experiences with President Trump in the Oval Office. So whether you're interested in Ross's experiences as John Lennon's neighbor in the legendary Dakota apartment building, celebrating with Sir Richard Branson on his private island, or his tumultuous time in Washington, come hear a candid reflection of a life lived at the pinnacle of Wall Street, New York, and Palm Beach society, and the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another attempt on former president Donald Trump's life, the US is left asking many questions - are we in the midst of a security scandal and if so, do members of the Secret Service now need to be fired? Could it change the election? And is America on the brink of chaos?On this latest episode Piers Morgan is joined by: Former US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, former US Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton, US Air Force veteran and YouTuber Jake Broe, podcast and radio host Ben Ferguson, former Navy Seal & Author Jonathan T Gilliam, Trump's former lawyer Jenna Ellis, former British Conservative MP Louise Mensch, comedian and commentator Jimmy Dore and Former Candidate for President and host of Social Contract with Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rapid growth of reshored manufacturing, AI data centers, industrial decarbonization technologies, and electric vehicles are driving unprecedented demand for electricity. Many of the companies with the greatest energy demands have also committed to net zero emissions targets which will require them to use renewable power sources. While the renewable energy sector has grown tremendously, developing the capacity to meet the energy demand increase will face numerous challenges. In this episode, we're featuring a panel our S2G Summit in which Frank O'Sullivan, Managing Director of Energy at S2G spoke with Ernie Moniz, Former US Secretary of Energy and current CEO and President of the EFI Foundation, Grant van Rooyen, CEO of Tract, and Ben Pratt, President at Nova Clean Energy. They discuss the broader system needs to fully “close the loop” on clean energy spanning from generation, transmission, and interconnection, to PPA structuring, asset positioning, and beyond. Key Topics: Private Capital Dynamics and Clean Energy Transition: A significant gap exists between available capital and investable opportunities in the clean energy sector. Financing the "missing middle" remains a crucial challenge for translating new technologies into scaled clean energy solutions.Overcoming Grid Interconnection Hurdles: The process of grid interconnection for new energy projects poses challenges, with prolonged approval wait times hindering progress. Panelists discuss the need for robust expansion and optimization of physical grid infrastructure to efficiently meet the escalating demand for renewable energy sources.Strategic Data Center Development: Panelists make the case that we can't just put data centers anywhere. Strategic location choices near skilled labor pools and existing infrastructure are essential for successful data center establishment due to their scale and complex demands. Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in Energy Markets: Ongoing discourse revolves around the efficacy of regulated versus competitive energy markets in supporting the energy transition journey. Panelists discuss the merits of each system.Fostering Long-Term Collaboration for Clean Energy: The panelists discuss that long-term planning spanning a decade or more is essential for utilities and developers to effectively manage the surging demand for clean energy sources. Collaborative efforts involving project stakeholders and utilities are key to building trust and aligning proposals with regulatory frameworks for sustainable energy advancements.Resources: Video: Frank O'Sullivan and Bala Nagarajan on the Missing MiddleMissing middle paperTractNova Clean EnergyEFI FoundationThis content is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice, or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investor or potential investor in any investment vehicle sponsored by S2G Investments, LLC or its affiliates (“S2G Ventures”). Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of S2G Ventures. Specific companies are mentioned herein solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement of any particular company or investment. Please note that S2G Ventures may maintain investments in the companies mentioned herein. For more important information, please see www.s2gventures.com/disclosures

On today's episode of The Narrative, Former US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, CCV President Aaron Baer, and Policy Director David Mahan break down the Biden administration's attempt to force women out of sports, what would happen if we shut down the US Department of Education, and the three areas of opportunity and growth for education with this fall's election. Before the conversation, Aaron and David discuss the Our Bodies, Our Sports bus tour, several key bills that have stalled at the Statehouse, the Southern Baptist Convention's new resolution against in vitro fertilization (IVF), and CCV's inaugural annual conference, The Essential Summit, featuring Dr. Ben Carson, The Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon, and Hillsdale President Larry Arnn. Learn more about the Summit at EssentialSummit.org. Watch CCV's mini-documentary on the passage of Ohio's Save Women's Sports Act and SAFE Act, "Culture Change: The Story HB68," on YouTube. More about Sec. Betsy DeVos Betsy DeVos is the nation's leading advocate for the educational freedom of all students, having served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021. For more than three decades, she has tirelessly pursued public policy reforms that get government out of the way and allow all students the freedom, flexibility, resources and support they need to choose where, when and how they learn. Her advocacy has helped create new educational choices for K-12 students in more than 25 states and the District of Columbia and expanded post-high school education options for students of all ages. Betsy is a graduate of Calvin College and is married to entrepreneur, philanthropist and community activist Dick DeVos. Together, they have four children and thirteen grandchildren.

Former US Secretary of Commerce, Ross Acquisition Corp Chairman, President & CEO Wilbur Ross discusses tariffs and the economy. Ross talks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands have been killed in the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, and a ground invasion into Gaza appears imminent. Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates predicts how war could ripple through the Middle East. Guest: Robert Gates, former US Secretary of Defense Host:   Ray Suarez If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

The jailed Russian opposition leader and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died aged 47 in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, according to the Russian prison service. Correspondent Matthew Chance reports on how Navalny rose to become Putin's most prominent opponent and what drove him to continue his opposition, knowing the inevitable consequences.  Also on today's show: Nina Khrushcheva, Russian Historian / Professor, International Affairs at The New School; Hillary Clinton, Former US Secretary of State / Former US Senate Democrat; Mikhail Zygar, Author, "All the Kremlin's Men" / Author, "War and Punishment"; & Peter Pomerantsev, Author, "This is Not Propaganda" / Senior Fellow, Agora Institute Johns Hopkins University  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Former US Secretary of Navy, John Dalton, a Shreveport resident on his Saturday, December 16th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss his American story of successes and failures both in public and private sector. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on 101.7 FM or via the RadioPUP or KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

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Is Vladimir Putin's regime surprisingly too resilient and does Donald Trump represent a clear and present danger to American democracy? I raised such questions with Michael Chertoff who was the second US Secretary of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009. He just attended the ITAPA conference in Bratislava. We also discussed Ukraine-West relations and whether he plans to endorse somebody in the upcoming presidential elections. Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrej-matisak/message

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100.He served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Despite leaving office in the mid-1970s, he continued to be consulted by generations of leaders for decades. We'll hear about his impact on international relations.Also in the programme: The world's most important climate talks have just got underway in the United Arab Emirates; and how the genetic data of half a million people in the UK could help scientists around the world them understand diseases and find new treatments.(Photo shows Henry Kissinger on a visit to China in January 2012. Credit: David Gray/Reuters)

An extended truce between Israel and Hamas is set to expire as issues remain during negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has “real reservations” about expelling New York Rep. George Santos from the chamber. President Joe Biden contrasted his economic vision with that of so-called MAGA Republicans during a speech in Colorado. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at age 100. Lastly, Elon Musk had harsh words for advertisers who left X, formerly known as Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legacy of Henry Kissinger

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. The Source looks at the legacy of the only person to have served as the National Security Advisor and Secretary of State at the same time. Plus, the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas could potentially come to an end in just three hours. Right now, there's a real possibility that it may not be extended. And, an 84-year-old hostage, freed by Hamas, provides new details about her time held inside Gaza. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN's podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. We discuss his legacy, and the reactions of those attempting to whitewash it. Plus: Casualties after a Hamas attack in Jerusalem; and Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi has been freed from an Israeli prison. With Barnaby Raine and Moya Lothian-McLean.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. A look back on his policy legacies that reverberate to this day.

①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. What role is China playing in mediating Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (00:43) ②Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100. What legacy does he leave in China-US relations? (14:25) ③The UN climate conference has kicked off in Dubai. What to expect? (24:24) ④US accuses Indian official in foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist in New York City. (32:46) ⑤Nottingham City Council declares itself "bankrupt". (42:43)

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said both Israel and the Palestinians need new leadership in order to have a chance of achieving a peace deal once the current war in the Gaza Strip ends. Clinton also addressed the other major conflict in the world at the moment: Russia's war on Ukraine. She urged the US and Europe to stay the course as further military aid to the former Soviet republic faces a groundswell of skepticism in Washington.She speaks with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said both Israel and the Palestinians need new leadership in order to have a chance of achieving a peace deal once the current war in the Gaza Strip ends. 2) The five Republicans scrapping to fashion themselves as the alternative to Donald Trump opened their debate Wednesday night blaming the former president for the party's latest election embarrassment — then spent the next 90 minutes doing little to distinguish themselves from the GOP frontrunner. 3) Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump testified she had no role in preparing his allegedly inflated financial statements and wasn't aware that he was claiming a net worth of more than $4 billion as she was trying to get a Trump Organization loan for the Doral golf club in Florida in 2011 3) Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they're coming back. Wednesday's deal between striking actors and studios and streaming services won't immediately restore filming to its full swing. That will take months. 5) Walt Disney, embroiled in another fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz, posted fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts' expectations and said it will cut an additional $2 billion in expenses. Disney stock jumps.  Full Transcript: Good morning, I'm Nathan Hager and I'm Karen Moscow. Here are the stories we're following today. We begin with the latest developments in the war in the Middle East. The Pentagon says the US IS carried out an airstrike on a weapons warehouse in eastern Syria. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the self defense strike was in retaliation for attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria. Meanwhile, Israel says some fifty thousand more Palestinians have fled to southern Gaza as Israel's army pushes deeper in to Hamas strongholds in the north of the territory. All this as, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says, both Israel and the Palestinians need new leadership. So I think you have to create the environment in which there is a chance to revitalize the peace process and a potential for a two state solution. Hamas is not interested in a two state solution. They are dedicated to the destruction of Israel. That is in their charter. If you've been watching lots of different outlets over the last month, that is what the leaders of Hamas say, you know they want to destroy Israel. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton added that while Israel's unlikely to agree to a ceasefire that would benefit Hamas, it probably will accept pauses to allow aid to reach civilians in Gaza. Clinton made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg's editor in chief John Micklethwaite at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. Well Nathan. The war in the Middle East was a major topic at last night's Republican presidential debate in Miami. The five candidates on the NBC stage were united in support of Israel, including Florida Governor Ronda Santis. I would be telling BB finish the job once and for all with these butchers. Come on, they're proris, their massacring innocent people. But there were devides over a to Ukraine and how to approach China. Of ak Ramaswami and Nikki Haley had a sharp exchange over banning TikTok in the last debate. She made fun of me for actually joining TikTok while her own daughter was actually using the app for a long time. So you might want to take care of your family first. Read my appreciation daughter man. Nikki Haley and the other candidates also went after front runner Donald Trump for skipping the debate. Jeanie she and Zano is a politics contributor for Bloomberg. She said he was a good president for the time, but he is not the right president for now. And then she pointed to the fact that he created eight trillion dollars in debt, he's wrong on Ukraine now, and the fact that we can't live in the past. Genie she Andzano notes the former president held a rally ten miles away rather than appearing on the debate stage. Meanwhile, Nathan House Republicans have issued subpoenas to members of President Biden's family. The move to subpoena the president's son Hunter and brother James comes as Republicans look to gain ground in their nearly year long investigation. So far, they have failed to uncover evidence directly implicating the President in any wrongdoing. Now to the latest developments caring in the New York Front trial of Donald Trump, his daughter Ivanka's day on the witness stand was filled with denials of any knowledge of her family's net worth calculations. Sloomberg's Ed Baxter has the story. She says she didn't know that her dad was claiming and that worth of more than four billion dollars as she tried to get a loan for the Durreal Golf Club in Florida. She flatly says she's not involved in his personal financial statements. Attorney General Letitia James says, not true. Ivanka Trump secured negotiated loans to obtain favorable terms based on fraudulent statements of financial condition, and she says the Trumps cannot hide from the truth. The Attorney General has wrested Ad Baxter. Bloomberg Radio all right ed, thanks well. From New York to Hollywood. The actors' union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike. Can we get the latest from Bloomberg's Doun Prisner. The vote by the union's Theatrical Committee was unanimous. Common ground was found on issues ranging from the use of artificial intelligence to payment from streaming services, and now, after four months, the strike by some one hundred and sixty thousand actors is over. The previously striking screenwriters have been back on the job for more than a month, so now production of scripted TV shows and movies can resume. And like the writers, the Actors' Union benefited from direct involvement in the talks by some of the most powerful people in Hollywood in New York. I'm Doug Prisner, Bloomberg Radio. All right, Doug, thanks now. Some of those most powerful people included Bob Eiger, and the settlement comes the same day Eigers Walt Disney Company posted fourth quarter profit that beat analyst estimates. Disney also says it'll cut an additional two billion dollars in expenses. Bob Iger says his company will also launch a beta trial bundle of Disney Plus and Hulu next month. We expected Hulu on Disney Plus will result in increased engagement, greater advertising opportunities, lower churn, and reduced customer acquisition cost, thereby increasing our overall margins. Man Right now, shares of Bob Bigers Walt Disney Company are higher by four percent in early trading. Well Nathan, Another CEO, is making news this morning. Bank of America's Brian moynihan said his company has a succession plan in place and that nothing is left a chance in deciding on his eventual replacement. Moynahan, who made the remarks at the Reuters Next conference, took the helm in twenty ten in the wake of the global financial crisis. And there's another bank in the spotlight this morning, Karen. That would be Morgan Stanley. Its wealth management business is under Federal Reserve scrutiny, sources say the New York based banks top regulators pressing whether the firm is taking adequate measures to prevent potential money laundering by wealthy clients outside the US. Representatives for the FED and Morgan Stanley declined to comment. And it's time now for a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. For that, we're joined by Bloomberg's John Tucker, John Good morning, Hey, Good morning Karen. Former President Donald Trump did skip the third uop to at in Miami, instead holding a campaign rally about ten miles away in Heyaliah twenty twenty four is our final battle. Stand with me in the fight. We will finish the job that we started so brilliantly seven years ago. We never had a country like we had just three years ago. Meantime, at judge in Michigan expected to hear arguments today whether the Secretary of State there has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president. Various groups have filed similar lawsuits in other states, portraying Trump as the insider of the January sixth Capitol riot. They point to part of the Constitution the prohibits a person from running for federal office if they've engaged in insurrection or rebellion. Industry regulators say power grades that supply more than half of the US population may run short of electricity during an extended cold snap or severe storm over the coming winter. That story in this report from Bloomberg's Charlie Pellett. The North American Electric Reliability Corps as regional system operators in a vast swath of the country, stretching from Texas to New England, are at risk of insufficient electricity supplies during peak winter conditions. The report came in a winter reliability assessment which also showed Quebec and Saskatchewan facing the threat of power shortfalls. The outlook is even more dire than last year's report, which set a quarter of Americans were at risk of cold weather power emergencies in New York Charlie Pellett Bloomberg Radio, the population of the US climbed to about three hundred seventy million and twenty eighty before reversing course starting to fall before the turn of the century. This according to News Census Bureau projections and the bureau's most likely scenario, the number of people sixty five or older, we'll overtake the number under eighteen in just six years. Add A nineteen thirty two painting by Pablo Picasso, fem A la Montre, sold for one hundred and thirty nine point three million dollars last night at Sotheby's in New York. At a stroke, it becomes the second most expensive piece by the artist to santl at auction. Global News twenty four hours a day and whenever you want it with Bloomberg News Now. I'm John Tucker and this is Bloomberg Karen. All right, John, thank you well. We do bring you news throughout the day right here on Bloomberg Radio. But now, as John said, you can get the latest news on demand whenever you want it. Subscribe to Bloomberg News Now to get the latest headlines at the click of a button. Get informed on your schedule. You can listen and subscribe to Bloomberg News Now on the Bloomberg Business app, Bloomberg dut Plus, Apples, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Four off time now for the Bloomberg Sports Update with John Stashauer, John Karen. The NBA took Tuesday off to let everyone vote back with a busy night on Wednesday, including showdowns in the East and West. Both games won by home teams by three points. In Philadelphia, the Sixers made it six wins in a row. They beat the Celtics one oh six to one oh three. They lost to Boston to the second round of last year's playoffs, when they blew a three to two series lead. The Sixers had the best record in the East and the Denver Nuggets, defending NBA champs, had the best record in the league eight and one. They beat Golden State one o eight to one oh five. N Koleokus scored thirty five points. Klay Thompson couldn't get a shot off at the buzzer as he tried to tie the game. Victor Wembin Yama's first game in New York it didn't go well. He scored only fourteen points, not only four of fourteen. The Spurs lost to the Knicks one twenty six to one oh five. The Lakers got blown out at U and lost by thirty four Lakers or zero to five on the road. Shay Gilgess Alexander report in forty three points for Oklahoma City in a win over Cleveland. Capitals lost in overtime Florida one four to three. Ron Washington, a seventy one year old baseball lifer, named the new manager of the Los Angeles Angels. He managed the Texas Rangers for eight years, won a couple of tenants there, but he has not managed in the big leagues since twenty fourteen. Not a great NFL game tonight Chicago and Carolina. The Bears will again be quarterbacked by the undrafted rookie Tyson Badge in third straight week as Justin Field's not ready to return from the injured thump. John stash Ellert Bloomberg Sports from coast to coast, from New York to San Francisco, Boston to Washington, DC, nationwide on Syrias Exam the Bloomberg Business Appen Bloomberg dot Com. This is Bloomberg Daybreak. Good morning, I'm Nathan Hager. We want to take you to Singapore now and the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, where world leaders have been weighing in on the economy and geopolitical risks, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She sat down with Bloomberg News Editor in chief John Micklethwaite to discuss Israel, Ukraine, China, and the future of the United States. They began with a discussion on President Biden's upcoming meeting with Chinese President She Jinping. Part of the reason it was, you know, somewhat more positive when I was there and we had a very regular set of meetings is because Hu Jintao was a Chinese leader who decided he would not stay for life, he would fulfill his term, he would follow the guidance of the Chinese Communist Party, there would be a transition a new group of leaders. You know, some holdovers, but you know, other new faces would be in power, and so there could be a constant renewing of both the Chinese government and through that the American relationship. Once she Jin Ping decided to stay in office for life, that creates a lot of you know, challenges within their own system, and I think we're seeing some of that. And so part of what I hope will come out of this meeting is an attitude by President Shei that you know, he wants to get back to some kind of regular order, that he sees it in China's interests to really dig in with the President Biden, develop a platform for discussions for problem solving, really sending that signal. I think he will find a receptive partner with President Biden if that's available. Israel and Hamas, I think you are in favor of a humanitarian pause or pauses, but you're against the SIESFA which many people in this region asking for. You know, the numbers of dead arising rapidly ten thousand according to Hamas Italy, but you still got like eighty nine dead at the UN which is a gigantic number for United Nations, the Red Crescent and so on. Can you perhaps explain why you don't want to cease far? There is a difference between a ceasefire which would in effect freeze the situation in Hamas's favor. I negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in November of twenty twelve, and at that point both parties did not want to go any further. The breaching of a pre existing ceasefire by Hamas with rockets being sent into Israel had not caused a lot of damage, and there also had not been the development of the infrastructure of terror that Hamas has built in Gaza. I don't know any nation represented at the New Economy Forum faced with the kind of assault that Israel was faced with by Hamas that would not be number one defending itself and number two trying to prevent it from happening again, because with every other cease fire it did happen again until finally we got to the breach of a ceasefire which was in existence on October seventh with the terrible attack by Hamas. So a ceasefire, if it were possible which frankly, I don't think is possible. I don't think you know, Israel is interested in a ceasefire at this point, but they are perhaps willing to have what we do call humanitarian pauses for the purpose of both getting aid in to try to assist the civilians in Gaza, but also getting the more than two hundred and forty hostages out. You know, these hostages are not just Israeli. One of the biggest groups of hostages are workers from Thailand who are working on farms in Israel. So there is a global dimension to the hostages that a pause could perhaps inspire some willingness on the part of Hamas to let the hostages go. But a ceasefire that would freeze the situation at this point is not something that is going to, you know, really undermine Hamas's capacity, especially with two hundred miles of tunnels that they have constructed over the last decade, to launch yet another attack on Israel, and that would be intolerable, and I think it would be intolerable for you know, any nation represented at the forum. Well, this seemed to be kind of two big theories going on about this war. One is that this is the end of the peace process, the other, which you've championed. The other is that this is if nothing else, this will prompt finally some move towards the two state solution. Which which which side of that do you fit on? Well? I actually try to fit on both, and I'll tell you, John, I think it's important to have some aspiration, some goal that we can look toward. Many of us, my husband particularly, worked very hard on trying to get a two state solution, and it, frankly, in retrospect, is heartbreaking that Yaser Arafat walked away from the deal that Bill had broker between Israel and the Palestinian authority back in two thousand. There could have been a Palestinian state up to ninety seven percent of the land from the nineteen forty eight division that would have been in existence for twenty three years now. So I think you have to create the environment in which there is a chance to revitalize the peace process and a potential for a two state solution. Hamas is not interested in a two state solution. They are dedicated to the destruction of Israel. That is in their charter. If you've been watching lots of different outlets over the last month. That is what the leaders of Hamas say. You know, they want to destroy Israel. So Hamas is not a partner for any kind of peace or two state solution. But the Palestinian authority might one time again be. New leadership in Gaza might again be So we have to get to a point where that's possible. Do you think that Benuine Nasignol, who is a partner for a two state solution. I don't think there is any evidence of that. I think the Israeli people will have to decide about his leadership. I think there will be investigations about what led up to and what happened on October the seventh. But I think there needs to be new leadership of the Israelis and the Palestinians in order to have any chance at some kind of peace deal, especially a two state solution. There's one area just I lost you once serious one, then that are slightly more amusing one. But on the serious side, you look at things like Ukraine. At the moment, there is definitely a strategy among America's enemies. You could see putin waiting perhaps for Trump, trying to dig in and wait, but also I think also counting on Congress where you feel that Congress feels over extended. It's got the border, it's got spotenningh I'm in Israel. Do you worry about America feeling as if it's over extended and unable to carry out the kind of global policies that you believed in. Well up until now, the Biden administration has done quite a remarkable job. I mean, they put together a coalition to support Ukraine, which I think many people would have thought unlikely when Biden took office. So I do think the legislative agenda that Biden got passed is also another very strong indicator of being able to get things done. I do agree with you that it is going to be challenging in the Congress to get more funding for Ukraine to provide the funding Israel needs to provide the kind of support that is required to keep our alliances strong around the world. But at the end of the day, I think the president will get that. And I also think there's an opportunity for the President because the Republicans in the Senate have said, you know, we're on board with all of this, but we want to make some changes at the border. I think that, you know, the Democrats should negotiate to see what kinds of changes would be palatable for the Democrats in order to secure the border, in order to make it clear that you know, Democrats want a secure border and a humane system for people who are trying to enter the United States, but we want it to be orderly. So I think there's going to be a lot of tough negotiation. At the end, I think the president will get what he needs. One very last things on the Republican side, you will have noticed how much traction Nicky Haley has been getting as a woman who was the American ambassador the UN. Do you think that Biden was to stumble that might be room for another woman with slightly more foreign policy. Well, I don't know the answer to that, but I hope Biden doesn't stumble. I hope that he goes all the way to the finish line because I think he's earned it, he deserves it, and you know, honestly, the only real argument or complaint is that he's old. And you know what, I think everybody who's his age would be very happy if they were as productive as he is and has gotten as much done as he has, and traveled the schedule he's traveled, so you know, I'm going to continue to support him, and I think he's our best candidate for twenty twenty four. And that was former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaking with Bloomberg News Editor in chief John Mikelthwaite. This is Bloomberg day Break Today, your morning brief on the story's making news from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. Look for us on your podcast feed at six am Eastern each morning, on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts. You can also listen live each morning starting at five am Wall Street time on Bloomberg eleven three to zero in New York, Bloomberg ninety nine to one in Washington, Bloomberg one oh six to one in Boston, and Bloomberg ninety sixty in San Francisco. Our flagship New York station is also available on your Amazon Alexa devices. Just say Alexa play Bloomberg eleven thirty plus. Listen coast to coast on the Bloomberg Business app, SERIUSXM, the iHeartRadio app, and on Bloomberg dot Com. I'm Nathan Hager and I'm Karen Moscow. Join us again tomorrow morning for all the news you need to start your day right here on Bloomberg DaybreakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich discusses the recent rise in labor unions striking and winning big wage increases. He speaks with hosts Matt Miller and Jon Erlichman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands have been killed in the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas, and a ground invasion into Gaza appears imminent. Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates predicts how war could ripple through the Middle East.   Guest: Robert Gates, former US Secretary of Defense   Host:   Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper discusses military options for Israel in the conflict with Hamas and why he wants to see a stronger consensus among Western leaders connecting the attacks in Israel to Iran. He speaks with Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third and final episode of our 'July With Jen Series', guest hosted by Jen Prosek, we welcome Mike Pompeo onto the show. Mike is the only man to ever have served as both the US Secretary of State (2018-21) and CIA Director (2017-18).   In this episode, Mike and Jen have a riveting conversation, discussing a range of key geopolitical topics, such as; US-China relations, what to expect from the Ukraine/Russia conflict in light of the recent mutiny, and his hopes for the future of the United States.   He goes on to defend the recent history of US interventionism in the Middle East  - suggesting that it was underpinned by just intentions - before explaining how his experience in business prior to politics helped him truly understand the USA's unique economic advantages.   In addition, Mike discusses how his faith has impacted his outlook on the world, why he preferred working as Director of the CIA over being the Secretary of State under Trump, and how the US media should focus on policy - not just personalities - in its election coverage.    Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn   The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, and LiveTrade. We're also pleased to be highlighting & supporting GAIN as our 2023 Charitable Partner. 

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry was sent out by the tone-deaf Biden Administration to shore up condemnation of Putin over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. One French journalist dared to ask the obvious question: what about when the US did it? Also today: Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley wonders why the US House is not asking "who lied" about the Hunter Biden investigation.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat down with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait on June 7 in New York City to discuss his life and career upon turning 100 years old. The wide-ranging conversation ranged from his concerns that China could end up in a military conflict with the US over Taiwan to the future of President Vladimir Putin after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He talks about how his own worldview was shaped by what he experienced as a Jewish teenager escaping Nazi Germany and by what he saw in the concentration camps as an American soldier.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (who turns 100 the day we air) is talking about the potential for war between the United States and China. Increasingly, such talk about our biggest trading partner - China - is not uncommon in New Zealand. Newsroom's national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva examines what's in store for New Zealand in his book The China Tightrope: Navigating New Zealand's Relationship with a World Superpower.

OPINION It's hard to know where to start. But I had no shortage of time to work it out given I was seated in Westminster Abbey by 7.30am. I wondered how badly time would drag given it didn't start until 11am. By 9am, the choir and orchestra began to play, and that was your first treat of the day. The sound in the Abbey is astonishing. I was seated with members of the House of Lords and various judges who were wearing their wigs, which made me wonder whether that was the reason the King chose May for the coronation. Because despite the weather, which started out mild and fine but turned to a bit of rain, the Abbey is warm and I am assuming by mid-June it could well be hot. There was a lot of heavy cloaking, and that's before we get to the crowns. King Charles III kneels during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. The odd thing about the Abbey is for most people you can't actually see a thing. Between the walls and pillars and various religious paraphernalia, it's really a collection of nooks and crannies. I was lucky. I was seated directly next to where some of history's greatest names are buried - Newton, Darwin, Dickens, Chaucer. My eyeline met the Royal Family on the other side. At its closest point the King and Queen were no more than 30 metres from me. Those like UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who had major parts walked directly in front of me (he is even smaller than you thought). British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Ashkata Murthy. Photo / AP In a sense it seemed unfair, as I wandered off to the toilet after about three hours of waiting inside. I walked past the good and the great who had seats at the entrance to the Abbey. I couldn't believe how close our little media group were and how small a contingent it was - just 27 of us. For those further back, once they'd watched the heavyweight arrivals walk past them, that would be the end of being able to see anything. That is until it was all over and those same people walked out. That was the overarching mood of the day. Everyone knew viewing in some way, shape or form would be restricted. But it was the “being there” that counted. You were a witness to history, and unlike so many events these days this one was rare. Mike Hosking in his Savile Row suit on his way to the King's Coronation at Westminster Abbey. Photo / Supplied Virtually no one would have seen or been at the last one, so it had a character of uniqueness to it. We all felt privileged. There were so many famous people, spotting them ran the risk of being boring. There was a buzz when Prince Harry arrived. I thought he looked sort of lost. He was with other family but in that ‘we put him with the cousins' sort of way. His seat was not as bad as some media had suggested, but even he spent a decent chunk of the ceremony looking at the screen given the viewing restrictions, not to mention Princess Anne's hat in front of him. Britain's Prince Harry, centre, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the coronation ceremony of Britain's King Charles III, in London, Saturday. Photo / AP Prince William is tall, way taller than the rest of them. If I were to pick a highlight, his oath on bended knee in front of his father was very touching. I am probably being unfair, but musically the Ascension Choir brought not just diversity but an amazing life to the Abbey. TV hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, who are known in New Zealand but amazingly popular in Britain, got a cheer and a lot of clapping when they arrived. They won the prize for the biggest reaction, although the Royal Family received applause as they left. We had seen Dec in Savile Row earlier in the week. He was going into the same place we were coming out of, having bought a pocket square. It's a place called Drakes which is for the “edgier dresser”, I am told. At the Abbey we got given a ticket to enter and a copy of the order of service. Strict instructions came with that - one copy per person, no excuses. Apparently something went awry at the Queen's funeral so they'd tightened up on that. Both mementos of this major occasion. Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, followed by Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, arrive at the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, London. Photo / AP The odd thing about being inside the event is that you miss the outside action. The King, I was told, was on his way, but we wouldn't have known that sitting in the Abbey. The first we saw was when the carriage pulled up. The bells that were tolling could barely be heard inside, and part way through when the crown was placed on the royal head (I thought the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gave it a bit too much pressure, and did it twice, plus it's not light) cannon fire was let off from various parts of Britain. We couldn't hear that either. People were impeccably dressed and impeccably polite, it seemed everyone knew how lucky they were. No matter who you were or where you came from, you were all equal for a couple of hours. I thought that again as I wandered out a side door at the end. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry was standing next to me. He was by himself for a while we exchanged pleasantries, before he took a phone call. Actor Joanna Lumley wandered out. I shook her hand and told her who I was given we've talked a number of times for interviews. She said she remembered (regardless whether she did) but like everyone else she was astonishingly lovely. Newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla have emerged from Westminster Abbey for a grand procession returning to Buckingham Palace after his coronation. Photo / Supplied Standing outside the Abbey, I then turned and realised the gold carriage the King and Queen were leaving in was just across the lawn, beyond the small fence that surrounds the church. I had a spectacular view inside. I had an even better one outside. The carriage went past, off to the Palace for the balcony wave. Just like that it was over. We filed out, through the security tent that had been abandoned, across Lambeth Bridge where several hours earlier I had said hello to Stephen Fry waiting in line, and into a taxi whose driver told me I didn't have a hope in hell of getting back to the hotel because every central road was shut. I just made it back in time to see live pictures of the Mall, the royal wave and the fly by. It's one of those moments you think “how long would you walk for, how long would you wait for, how much security can you endure, how many crowds do you want to battle?”. A crowd gathers at Whitehall ahead of the coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles III in London. Photo / AP The answer is all of it and more. I love the royals so I'm a paid-up member. But even the most hardened republican would have had trouble in the Abbey not seeing the overwhelming history, power, influence and consistency of the monarchy. Two hours that live forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Evans, Former US Secretary of Commerce; Chairman, Permian Strategic Partnership joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

November 28, 2022 ~ Full Show. Former Oxford School Board Treasurer Korey Bailey and Attorney Bill Seikaly discuss the press conference by two former Oxford school board members alleging district officials never put school safety policies in place before last year's shooting. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne and Lloyd Jackson with their story on two bipartisan bills that were introduced to expand mental health care access to law enforcement officers. Sports Analyst Steve Courtney on Michigan's big win over Ohio State and looks forward to Tuesdays new college football playoff rankings. Steve Biegun, Former US Secretary of State under Mike Pompeo discusses the COVID-19 lockdown protests in China and a deal the US made with Chevron to expand energy operations in Venezuela and State Rep. Julie Rogers calling for newly elected Democrat majority in state legislature to take another look at no-fault reform.

Bloomberg News Crypto Reporter Olga Kharif discusses her Businessweek Magazine cover story FTX Leaves an Empty Black Box Where Due Diligence Used to Be. Former US Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez shares his observations from the G20 summit. Laura Behrens Wu, CEO of Shippo, explains how 2022's supply chain crunch may permanently reshape holiday shopping. And we Drive to the Close with Emily Hill, Founding Partner Bowersock Capital Partners. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Clinton, mother of three, is an expert when it comes to introducing a new baby to the family, and this humorous book is all about what to expect. Her latest book Welcome to the Big Kids Club teaches older siblings why your baby cries, how to carry them, and more! She has authored several children's books including the She Persisted series on trailblazing women around the world, which was fodder for the book she co-authored with her mother Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gutsy Women, and the docuseries Gutsy on Apple TV. Kanika Chadda Gupta sat down with her to discuss her books, the challenges and joys of being a mother of three, and how she galvanizes toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond to make an impact in their communities and fight for global issues like world hunger, access to education, the water crisis, saving endangered species, and climate change. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton. Meet My Guest: TWITTER: @ChelseaClinton FACEBOOK: /chelseaclinton APPLE TV: Gutsy BOOK: Welcome to the Big Kids Club

This week, in a special edition of Winter is Here, Uriel Epshtein moderates a panel on the state of the NATO alliance, how far members should go to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, and what its role will be to counter authoritarianism in the future. Former US Secretary of Defense General James Mattis and French Admiral Edouard Guiallaud joined Uriel at the Tocqueville Conversations in Normandy, France, co-hosted by The Tocqueville Foundation, Le Figaro and The Atlantic Council.Gen. James Mattis is a retired four-star general, having served for over forty years in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving as the commander of all U.S. forces in Central Command, he retired from the Corps and was the Davies Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, before serving as the U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019 under President Trump.Adm. Edouard Guillaud has served as captain of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle from 1999 to 2001; and as the Chief of the Military Staff under President Nicholas Sarkozy from 2007 to 2010. He has been a close aide to 3 Presidents, 4 Prime Ministers, & 5 Ministers of Defense and has commanded French forces in Libya and Mali, before leaving active duty in 2014. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit renewdemocracy.substack.com

Former US Secretary of Education and CEO of Chicago Public Schools Arne Duncan now spends his days focused on stopping gun violence in his hometown of Chicago through his organization, Chicago CRED. Curtis Toler, the organization's director of outreach, grew up surrounded by violence and was a gang leader before joining CRED, where he works to stop violence throughout the city and build relationships with at-risk young people. Arne and Curtis joined David to talk about the challenges facing many young Chicagoans and the daily trauma they experience, the lack of Congressional action on gun safety, policing in Chicago, the impact of Covid-19 and George Floyd's murder in the communities they serve, and why Arne decided against running for mayor. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ryan Zinke, former US Secretary of the Interior & Retired US Navy SEAL Commander, joins David Webb to discuss President Biden's anti oil agenda. Sec. Zinke oversaw the largest expansion of oil and gas production and history by leveraging the power of federal lands.

Former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Author; Dr. Ben Carson, joins Todd to expand on his new book titled "Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present, and Hopeful Future of Race in America" out now online and in bookstores. Todd and Dr. Carson discuss the hypocrisy around race policy, and why he wrote the book. Tune in weekdays 3-6 PM EST on WTIC Newstalk 1080 ;or on the new Audacy app!

Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper was sworn in just days before that now infamous phone call in 2019 where then-President Trump repeatedly asked Ukraine's President Zelensky to investigate the Bidens in return for military aid. Esper's new memoir, A Sacred Oath, is filled with explosive and instructive behind-the-scenes examples of what it was like working for the most disruptive American president in modern times, and he joins the show to discuss.  Also in today's episode: British-American filmmaker Louis Theroux discusses his latest documentary series, Forbidden America; iPhone co-creator Tony Fadell on his new "advice encyclopedia," BUILD. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former US Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and Freedom Research Foundation's Brandon Wheeler join us after meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to share fresh perspectives from the war front. What We Discuss with Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler: Putin's unintended consequence: how Russia’s actions have consolidated the entire Western world. Why isn't there a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Are sanctions against Russia working? What else can the West do to contain Putin’s Russia? Predictions about Russia's plans and strategies moving forward, and what Putin's likely ambitions beyond this invasion entail. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/654 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Have you heard our interview with Yuriy Matsarsky, a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion? Catch up with episode 638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine here! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

In Brussels for the emergency NATO summit, President Biden pledged another billion dollars in humanitarian assistance for people impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said the US will take in up to 100,000 refugees fleeing the war. Meantime NATO says it's beefing up its posture to deal with the crisis and plans to reinforce its WMD defenses. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg talked to Christiane on the ground in Brussels. Also on today's show: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the legacy of Madeleine Albright, America's first female Secretary of State, who died yesterday at 84.  Former counter-terrorism official Richard Clarke addresses the alarming threat of cyberwarfare. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state, dies at 84, Supreme Court Nominee Record, Trump rescinds endorsement of Mo Brooks, The Dirty Side of PAC's, Crime Tourism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state, dies at 84, Supreme Court Nominee Record, Trump rescinds endorsement of Mo Brooks, The Dirty Side of PAC's, Crime Tourism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state, dies at 84, Supreme Court Nominee Record, Trump rescinds endorsement of Mo Brooks, The Dirty Side of PAC's, Crime Tourism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state, dies at 84, Supreme Court Nominee Record, Trump rescinds endorsement of Mo Brooks, The Dirty Side of PAC's, Crime Tourism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American citizen, Tomeu Vadell from Louisiana has been wrongfully imprisoned in Venezuela since November 2017. He was arrested while on a business trip in Caracas with five of his American colleagues. All six men worked for US oil company, Citgo. Collectively, they're known as the Citgo 6. The US government has publicly stated that the Citgo 6 are unlawfully detained. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and current US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have both called for their unconditional release. Their families believe they are being held as bargaining chips to extract concessions from the United States. This would be hostage diplomacy.We spoke to Tomeu's daughter, Veronica Vadell Weggeman in September 2021 to find out what happened to him and what we can do to help. Five months later, there have been worrying developments.On this episode, we have the honour of speaking to Veronica Vadell Weggeman once again. She talks to us about recent developments affecting her father and the rest of the Citgo 6, what the US government specifically President Biden, the State Department and Congress need to do, how Tomeu and his family have been coping, better support needed for families of American hostages and wrongful detainees as well as what journalists and the American public can do to help bring the Citgo 6 home.Follow Pod Hostage Diplomacy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PodHostageDiplo)

American citizens and brothers from Texas, Alirio Jose Zambrano and Jose Luis Zambrano have been wrongfully imprisoned in Venezuela for over 4 years now. They both work for US oil company, Citgo and were arrested in Caracas in November 2017 together with four of their American colleagues. Collectively, they are known as the Citgo 6.The US government has publicly stated that the Citgo 6 are unlawfully detained. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and current US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have both called for their unconditional release. Their families believe they are being held as bargaining chips to extract concessions from the United States. This would be hostage diplomacy.On this episode, we have the honour of speaking to Alirio Jose Zambrano's daughter, Alexandra Zambrano Forseth. She talks about what happened to her father and uncle as well as recent developments including one of the Citgo 6 members having a heart attack and the US Special Envoy For Hostage Affairs, Roger Carstens visiting the Citgo 6 in prison in Venezuela. She also talks about her father and uncle's medical conditions, the toll this has taken on her family, what the US government, Congress and President Biden should be doing better to bring the Citgo 6 home as well as how journalists and the American public can help.Follow Pod Hostage Diplomacy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PodHostageDiplo)