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Hoe kijkt Wouter naar de serie van zijn boek Mocro Maffia? Wie is de verdachte die is opgepakt in verband met de moord op Peter R. de Vries? En hoe ging Fouad el A. te werk, de Amsterdamse agent die volgens het OM informatie uit politiesystemen aan de onderwereld verkocht. Presentatie: Corrie GerritsmaMisdaadjournalisten: Paul Vugts en Wouter LaumansProductie en montage: Verena VerhoevenEindredactie: Josien WolthuizenMuziek: Kloaq Audio Design Schrijf je hier in voor de wekelijkse Misdaadnieuwsbrief. Reageren of vragen?Mail: misdaad@parool.nlWhatsapp en Signal: 06 27 19 33 64 Meer kijken/lezen? Hoe de Amsterdamse agent Fouad el A. politie-informatie verkocht aan de onderwereld Column Paul Vugts: Snelle films over groteske misdrijven, ik vind het niks De gijzeling in de Apple Store werd verfilmd op het echte én een nagebouwd Leidseplein: ‘Dronken feestgangers zijn van het materiaal gegumd’ Support the show: https://www.kiosk.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Mr. Bilal Bilici, a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Türkiye's evolving role on the global stage, its central role in the volatile Black Sea and Middle East regions, and its future in NATO. In light of the recent arrest of Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025, Mr. Bilici reflects on the state of Turkish politics today, the country's prospects for democracy, US-Türkiye relations and the most pressing issues both countries should align on, his take on Syria following the collapse of Assad, and the future of the tumultuous Turkish-Israeli relationship. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Bilal Bilici is a member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye representing the province of Adana and a former member of the Foreign Policy Committee. Mr. Bilici began his political career in the Good Party, serving as an advisor to the Party Chair. He was the Good Party's representative to the United States before transitioning to the main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), in 2024. In addition to his political career, Bilici has been influential in Turkish business. He has held leadership roles in the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye, including as Vice President of the Türkiye-Central American and Caribbean Business Council, and has served as Honorary Consul of Guatemala in Istanbul. Mr. Bilici earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Boston University and a master's degree in global affairs from Bahçeşehir University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

It was a historic week in Gaza, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested against Hamas in the largest demonstrations against Hamas in Gaza's history. While the protests seem to have dissipated amidst a violent crackdown by Hamas and the killing of several protest leaders, these demonstrations could have a meaningful impact on Gaza's future. […]

Please follow this link to subscribe to SAPIR, a quarterly publication edited by Bret Stephens: sapirjournal.org/dansenorWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgUpcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year's State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm. To register: https://www.92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressIt was a historic week in Gaza, as tens of thousands of Palestinians protested against Hamas in the largest demonstrations against Hamas in Gaza's history. While the protests seem to have dissipated amidst a violent crackdown by Hamas and the killing of several protest leaders, these demonstrations could have a meaningful impact on Gaza's future. To discuss the context behind these protests and where they might lead, we sat down with a native of Gaza who has been one of the most outspoken voices against Hamas in the Palestinian diaspora. Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is a Gazan-American writer and analyst whose work has been published in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Ahmed grew up in Gaza and left in 2005 as an exchange student in the United States, where he later received asylum and citizenship. Ahmed is a Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, where he directs the Realign for Palestine project: https://realignforpalestine.org/Follow Ahmed on X: https://x.com/afalkhatibThe Times of Israel article referenced in this episode: https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-man-murdered-by-hamas-after-joining-protests-against-terror-group/CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorYARDENA SCHWARTZ - Executive Editor, Ark MediaGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

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Join General Sir Nick Carter, the United Kingdom's former Chief of the Defence Staff, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the future of warfare through the lens of conflicts in Israel, Ukraine, and Africa. Drawing on his extensive military career - serving in Western Germany, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq, General Carter provides his thoughts on the Trump administration's approach to the conflict in Ukraine, Putin's ambitions in Europe, and Russia and China's revanchist power in Africa. He discusses how conflicts in Africa, the Middle East and Europe are connected to the looming crisis in the Indo-Pacific associated with China's revanchist agenda, as well as the US-UK relationship and whether he is optimistic for the future prospects of the Free World. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS General Sir Nick Carter served as the United Kingdom's Chief of the Defence Staff from 2018 to 2021, where he led the British Armed Forces as the most senior uniformed military advisor to the British Prime Minister. General Carter previously served in Western Germany during the end of the Cold War, Northern Ireland during The Troubles, and in Bosnia and Kosovo during NATO peacekeeping operations. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan, including command of regional command south in Kandahar.  He also commanded British forces in Basra, Iraq. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Host Noam Weissman continues a powerful conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian voice offering deep, honest insights into Gaza's past, present, and future. In part 2, Ahmed shares personal stories, critiques both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and offers a compelling vision for a post-Hamas Gaza. From the rise of Hamas, the failure of Palestinian governance, and the missed opportunity to build a thriving Palestinian state, to the devastating impact of October 7th, this episode explores the complexities behind one of the world's most misunderstood regions. Ahmed Fouad Alkatib is the director of Realign for Palestine. Ahmed is also on Instagram and X. Follow Unpacking Israeli History on Instagram and check us out on youtube. Please note that our email address has changed. You can now email noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Wondering Jews

What happens when a proud American, native Gazan, and pro-peace advocate joins Unpacking Israeli History? In this groundbreaking episode, Noam Weissman sits down with Ahmed Fouad Alkatib for a deeply honest and nuanced conversation about Palestinian history, identity, and lived experience. From Gaza in the 1990s to the legacy of Hajj Amin al-Husseini, Sykes-Picot, and the Nakba, Ahmed offers a powerful, personal perspective. In part 1 of a two part series, Ahmed and Noam discuss everything from the failures of pan-Arabism and missed opportunities for peace, to the challenges of anti-normalization, Zionism, and the road ahead. Follow Unpacking Israeli History on Instagram and check us out on youtube. Please note that our email address has changed. You can now email noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Wondering Jews

What are the real prospects for rebuilding Gaza? And what would it take to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East? Preet is joined by Dennis Ross, the former US Ambassador and peace negotiator; Karim Sadjadpour, an expert on Iran and the Arab world; and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan-American writer and analyst who grew up in Gaza City, and moved to the US as a teenager.  Plus, Preet addresses President Trump's controversial executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe.  Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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As Israel mourns the return of four hostage bodies, pressure mounts ahead of negotiations for the next stage of the deal. Meanwhile, Donald Trump lays out his vision for Gaza in a bizarre, AI-generated video. At the same time, new IDF investigations into October 7th reveal years of misreading Hamas, leaving southern Israel dangerously exposed.Yonit and Jonathan speak with Ahmed Fouad Al-Khatib, an expert on Hamas, to understand what Gazans really want—and how perceptions on the ground differ vastly from those imagined in Tel Aviv or New York.Plus: a literary Chutzpah and a stardust Mensch. Join our Patreon community to get access to bonus episodes (like Saturday Night Live), live zoom calls with Yonit and Jonathan, and more: https://www.patreon.com/unholypodFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/unholypod

Join Colombia's former Minister of Defense and two-time Ambassador of Colombia to the United States, Juan Carlos Pinzón, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss Colombia's evolving security landscape, its relationship with the United States, Venezuela's central role in the issues facing the region, and international politics in the Western Hemisphere. Reflecting on the 2022 election of President Gustavo Petro, Pinzón provides an insight into the consequences of Colombia's political shift to a far-left government, including increased lawlessness, territorial control and weakened security, how public sentiment is shifting ahead of the country's 2026 presidential election, his views on Colombia as the key strategic player in guaranteeing the stability of Latin America, and how Colombia can build a path towards a better future. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Juan Carlos Pinzón is the former Minister of Defense of Colombia and a two-time Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. Pinzón served as Minister of Defense from 2011 to 2015. He was first appointed Ambassador to the United States in 2015 and later returned to Washington for a second term in 2021. Between his diplomatic posts, he served as President of ProBogotá, a private nonprofit dedicated to support economic progress in Bogotá. Pinzón has also held senior government roles, including Chief of Staff to the President of Colombia and Deputy Minister of Defense, and served as a senior adviser to the Executive Director at the World Bank. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in economics from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, a master's in public policy from Princeton University, and an honorary degree in defense and national security from the Colombian National War College. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018. ​

This is a live episode of the At The Money podcast, in which I discuss growth and investment strategies with leading startup entrepreneurs and venture capital investors.My name is Thomas Mensink, I'm early stage investor at Golden Egg Check Capital, and in this episode my guest is Fouad Hamaidouch, founder of Restocks.Restocks was a sneaker reselling marketplace, and one of the fastest growing startups in the Netherlands. Was, because after an impressive growth, the pain of scaling cameto the surface. In this episode Fouad tells very openly about his Restocks rollercoaster ride, including all the challenges that come with growing to 150M+ in revenue to bankruptcy within years.This episode is made possible by the NVP, the Dutch association for venture capital firms.

Send us a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestinian American humanitarian activist. We'll explore his vision for peace, his personal journey, and the critical issues facing Gaza today. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion!Get in touch with Ahmed:https://x.com/afalkhatibSulha Socialshttps://linktr.ee/theSulha▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Adar's Socialshttps://linktr.ee/adarw▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/sulhaPayPal: https://paypal.me/AdarW?locale.x=en_USSupport the show

Vandaag bezoek van multi-talent Ish Ait Hamou . Sommigen leerden hem kennen als een gepassioneerd danser en jurylid in So You Think You can Dance, honderduizenden lezers waren dan weer helemaal in de ban van zijn boekenmet talloze bestsellers als Klem en het moois dat we delen. En sinds vorige week kunnen we daar ook een uitstekende debuutfilm bijrekenen, want samen met zijn broer Monir schreef en regisseerde hij BXL. Een film die het leven volgt van de 26-jarige MMA-vechter Tarek en zijn jongere broer Fouad en die absoluut de moeite waard is. Ish is niet alleen een heerlijke verteller waarbij elke zin betekenis heeft maar ook een man met een liefde voor comedy en comics. Kortom, een topgast. Enjoy!Profiteer nu van de exclusieve NordVPN-deal op → https://nordvpn.com/welcomeaa. Probeer zonder risico met de 30 dagen geld-terug-garantie!Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marie Catrib's was a well known family restaurant in Grand Rapids for it's great Mediterranean food and loving community. Marie Catrib passed away a few years ago, and her son closed the restaurant a couple years later. Today we visit with her son, Fouad, as he shares one of her recipes in the kitchen of the old Marie Catrib's. GUEST: Fouad Catrib, son of Marie CatribSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning author and filmmaker Ish Aït Hamou sits down with Dominique Nzeyimana to discuss his remarkable debut feature film 'BXL' and the emotional journey behind its creation.  Born to Moroccan parents in Belgium, Ish opens up about growing up underneath the towering chimneys of one of Belgium's most infamous factories, carrying the weight of bi-cultural and scholastic expectations and confronting identity crises.  He shares his evolution from dancer to TV judge to award-winning writer and now filmmaker, crediting early inspirations from poetry, literature and music in shaping his creative voice. The conversation delves deep into the themes of 'BXL' - which he wrote and directed with his big brother Monir - mainly through the characters of Fouad and Tarek – two brothers wrestling with societal and familial expectations.  Ish and Dominique explore the nuanced portrayal of youth identity struggles and mental health issues that often go unaddressed. Ish discusses the ins and outs of bringing his and Monir's vision to life, how to tackle feedback notes from a funding committee and the importance of owning your story.  Follow Ish Aït Hamou HERE.  Go see ‘BXL' in theatres now. More info HERE. Follow The Most: on Instagram. on Facebook.

Het leek wel een militaire operatie, hoe Fouad L. op 28 september 2023 begon aan zijn rampentocht door Rotterdam. In niet meer dan een half uur schoot de voormalige geneeskundedocent drie onschuldige mensen dood, waaronder zijn docent in het Erasmusziekenhuis. In de rechtbank geeft de 33-jarige Rotterdammer de schuld aan de denkbeeldige computer in zijn hoofd, van wie hij dit „verschrikkelijke plan” moest uitvoeren. Maar bij de politie en het Pieter Baan Centrum hield hij een ander verhaal op, vertelt rechtbankverslaggever Saskia Belleman in De Zaak Ontleed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the history of US-Philippine relations, defense cooperation, and security in Southeast Asia. In light of the new US administration, Teodoro reflects on America's long alliance with the Philippines and his expectations for the relationship over the coming years, how the Philippine government has evolved over the last several administrations in countering Chinese coercion, and the connection between Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the security of the Philippines.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Gilberto Teodoro is Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines. Teodoro has served as Secretary since 2023, after holding the position from 2007 to 2009. Teodoro was previously Congressman of the First District of Tarlac for three consecutive terms, starting in 1998. While in Congress, he authored 106 bills, served as Assistant Majority Leader, and was head of the Nationalist People's Coalition House members. Teodoro holds a bachelor's degree from De La Salle University, studied law at the University of the Philippines, and earned his Master of Laws at Harvard. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

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Join Lithuania's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis immediately following his departure from government, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the outcome of the 2024 Lithuanian parliamentary election and the opportunities and challenges facing the new coalition governing the country. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Landsbergis reflects on Russia's sustained campaign against Europe and the Free World, the global threat from China, North Korea and Iran, the importance of sustained support for Ukraine and whether Ukraine can prevail, Lithuania's role in countering authoritarianism in Eastern Europe, and the future of U.S.-Lithuanian relations. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Gabrielius Landsbergis most recently served as Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Minister Landsbergis was elected Chairman of the Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats in 2015, a role he served in until October of 2024. In 2020, Landsbergis became the Minister of Foreign Affairs under the leadership of Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė (see Battlegrounds Episode #42). Landsbergis previously held roles at the Lithuanian Embassies in Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as at the Office of the Government. Landsbergis has been a member of the Seimas (Parliament) of Lithuania since 2016 and is actively involved in the European Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Bachelor's degree in History from Vilnius University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Today, we welcome Fouad Khalil. Fouad shares insights into how the construction industry is evolving to meet market demands. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and adapting business practices to align with shifting industry expectations.We discuss how the construction labor force is changing, with notable statistics like 14% of workers potentially being undocumented. Fouad reflects on the significant challenges these workforce dynamics present, including labor shortages and a rising wave of retirements.Fouad explains the critical role vocational training plays in preparing the next generation of workers. He discusses how global perspectives on construction labor offer valuable lessons for addressing workforce shortages and ensuring future sustainability.We dive into the concept of industrialized construction and why it's becoming a permanent fixture in the industry. Fouad outlines how this practice streamlines processes, enhances efficiency, and reduces waste, helping companies stay competitive in a challenging market.Fouad highlights the importance of automation and robotics in modern construction. From improving material efficiency to reducing project timelines, technology is reshaping the way we build. He also shares examples of how automation is minimizing waste and maximizing resource use.The conversation turns to the importance of adapting financial structures to support the industry's shift toward industrialized construction. Fouad emphasizes the role of early investments in ensuring successful project execution and delivering on customer expectations.Customization is becoming a game-changer in the construction industry. Fouad explains how modular approaches and tailored designs are helping companies appeal to diverse markets and differentiate themselves from competitors.We wrap up by discussing the exciting opportunities available in the construction industry. Fouad encourages young professionals to see the field as a place of innovation and growth, where they can make a meaningful impact and build a rewarding career.Find Fouad Khalil on LinkedInCheck out the partners that make our show possible.Find Us Online:Our Website - LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTokIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening.

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THIS WEEK's BIRDS: music from Gaza: Henna Haj Hassan, Ensemble musical de Palestine,Saied Silbak w. Rola Azar; from Lebannon: Fairouz and Fouad al Hakim; salsa from Ray Peréz & Impacto Crea; poet/ scriptwriter/bolero exponent Sylvia Rexach (from Puerto Rico); Kaiti Grey reprises Tsitsanis; new poetry/music/word from Irreversible Entanglments and Cleaver, Lopez, Moten; Albanian song reprised by Savina Yannatou, Floros Floridis & Barry Guy w. Ramón Lopez; pianist Aruán Ortiz; Lusofonia: new Elza Soares (Brazil), from Cabo Verde: Rosa Mestra (also new), Nancy Vieira (also new); choral bop from  Andrew Hill;  more hard bop from Odean Pope and Louie Smith; vocalist Jitendra Abhisheki (w.  Harihar Rao) salutes Krisha; dhruopad from Nirmalya Dey; music from Nepal (nagara bana horn ensemble); bass x 4: Barre Phillips, Joëlle Léandre, William Parker & Tetsu Saitoh; and of course, so much, much more... Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com/ via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/19868432/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks FIND WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR

Join award-winning director, producer and screenwriter, Djo Munga, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they discuss Munga's films depicting life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Central African regional challenges, and opportunities for unleashing the potential of this resource rich country in service of its long-suffering population. Having received widespread acclaim for his work, Munga reflects on how the arts, including film, drama and literature can help us understand complex challenges facing the world from a political, economic and social perspective, how he uses film to understand the root causes of conflict in the DRC, why resilience is so important to the Congo, and what he hopes to portray through his future projects. ​ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Djo Tunda Wa Munga is an award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter. Munga was born in the DRC's capital, Kinshasa. He pursued fine arts while attending boarding school in Belgium, and a cinema workshop inspired him to attend the National Film School of Belgium, INSAS. Munga then returned to the Congo and established the first film and television production company in the DRC, Suka! Productions, as well as its first film and television school. His debut film VIVA RIVA! received widespread acclaim. Munga has produced documentary and historical films for the World Bank, BBC, and numerous international development agencies. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

We welcome back Fouad Masri, President of Crescent Project, a global gospel ministry to Muslims. Born in Lebanon, Fouad provides expert analysis on Middle Eastern geopolitics, focusing particularly on the situation in Syria and its effects on Christians there and in Israel.

H.R. McMaster, the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and author of At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, joined The Guy Benson Show to assess the implications of Assad's ousting by rebel forces, highlighting how it exposes Iran's waning power following Hezbollah's destruction at the hands of Israel. McMaster explained why increased sanctions on Iran could further stabilize the Middle East and argued that the U.S. should play a strategic role in Syria to prevent the rise of a "worse" regime. He also dismissed Jake Sullivan's claims that Biden's foreign policy has strengthened Israel, pointing out that Israel has only strengthened because of their direct disobedience to Biden foreign policy suggestions. Finally, McMaster evaluated Trump's foreign policy team for his second term, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join Bethany Coates, founder and CEO of BreakLine, an education and employment company helping outstanding veterans, women, people of color, and people with disabilities accelerate into their next careers, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss BreakLine's crucial role in preparing veterans for civilian careers and educating employers on the tremendous value veterans bring to American businesses and civil society. Former Assistant Dean at Stanford Graduate School of Business leading social impact education, Coates reflects on how veterans are often misrepresented in popular culture, the rewards of service, and values such as honor, duty, courage, loyalty and serving others that veterans bring to a workforce. Coates provides insight on what employers should know on hiring and retaining veterans and advice for servicemembers, veterans and military spouses as they approach a transition to civilian employment. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Bethany Coates is the founder and CEO of BreakLine, a social venture that helps outstanding veterans, women, people of color, and people with disabilities accelerate into their next careers. Ms. Coates was previously an Assistant Dean at Stanford Graduate School of Business leading social impact education. She also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Co. Ms. Coates earned her BA from Princeton and her MBA from Stanford. She has served on the advisory boards of a number of nonprofits and social ventures. In 2018, Ms. Coates was honored to receive the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service on behalf of the BreakLine team. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Does focusing on macro market trends really matter for short-term rental success? In this episode of Cash Flow Positive, Kenny invites Fouad Bazzi, a seasoned real estate investor, to share his journey of scaling his portfolio to over $18 million while navigating the challenges of short-term rental markets. They discuss how staying true to your goals, leveraging data, and thinking like a real estate investor first can set you apart in an increasingly competitive industry.Fouad offers actionable insights into building a business with focus, managing properties across multiple markets, and adapting to regulatory challenges. Whether it's diversifying income streams, hiring strategically, or mastering the "why" behind your goals, this episode equips listeners with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in today's evolving STR landscape. Enjoy!In This Episode You Will Learn:Think like a real estate investor first, not just a short-term operator​Begin with the end in mind and reverse engineer your goals for clarity and direction​Stay true to your values and align your strategy with your "why"​Use tools like STR Insights and rely on data to understand where you can truly cash flow​Don't be afraid to expand your skills by managing other properties or offering co-hosting services​Build a team strategically by hiring people who can complement your strengths and bring experience​Regulatory risks make it crucial to focus on markets with mature rules and a history of supporting STRs​Seek mentorship and education to avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your growth​And much more…Resources:Follow Fouad on InstagramConnect with Kenny on LinkedInFollow Kenny on Instagram

Former Naval Flight Officer and Naval Physician Dr. Alta DeRoo and Vietnam War infrantryman Dr. Don Elverd from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation join Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss substance use disorder, ways to prevent and treat addiction, and its implications for national security. As experts in treating substance use disorders and supporting service members through recovery, Drs. DeRoo and Elverd share insights on the addiction crisis affecting Americans, mental healthcare and addiction treatment for veterans, and how communities can support individuals undergoing substance use disorder treatment. They emphasize a focus on resilience, growth, and emerging stronger from overcoming a substance use disorder. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dr. Alta DeRoo is medical director of the Betty Ford Center's three California facilities. She served 24 years in the US Navy as a Naval Flight Officer and Naval Physician and was among the first cohort of women to fly in combat. Dr. DeRoo is board-certified in OB-GYN and addiction medicine and is a leading expert on maternal and fetal health implications of substance use disorder treatment. She currently serves on the American Society of Addiction Medicine's board. Dr. Don Elverd served as an Army combat infantryman in the Vietnam War, where he received three purple hearts, a bronze star of valor, and the combat infantry badge. He then earned his doctorate in clinical psychology. Dr. Elverd is an expert on multicultural approaches to healing and speaks on healing and recovery from psychological trauma. Dr. Elverd's clinical focus is supporting active duty and veteran service members. He has worked with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for thirty-three years. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Palestinian-American activist and resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib joins Adaam James Levin-Areddy to discuss growing up in the Gaza Strip, the challenge of polling public opinion in Gaza, the future of Palestinian self-governance, whether there is a meaningful contingent in support seeking peace with Israel. The Agenda: —The story of Gaza —Hamas vs. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) —October 7 —Breaking down support for Hamas in Gaza —Palestinian sovereignty and UNRWA —Do Palestinians want peace? —The radicalism of the moderate voice Show Notes: —Ahmed's piece for The Dispatch —Adaam talks with Dr. Einat Wilf about UNRWA and the refugee industrial complex —Adaam and Jonah talk on Oct. 7, 2023 The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

À 15 km de Ramallah, en Cisjordanie occupée, les habitants de la ville de Sinjil sont confrontés chaque semaine à des actions violentes de colons israéliens : confiscation de terres agricoles, confiscation ou destruction de maisons, oliviers arrachés à l'aide de bulldozers de l'armée. Les agressions ont augmenté depuis l'attaque terroriste du Hamas du 7 octobre. Et les intimidations et passages à tabac par certains soldats et colons restent le quotidien de ces citoyens palestiniens. De notre envoyée spéciale en Cisjordanie, Fanny Léonor CrouzetComme chaque matin depuis quatre jours, le bruit des bulldozers israéliens résonne à Sinjil. Les habitants ont été informés par les autorités israéliennes qu'un mur de béton d'un kilomètre et demi allait bientôt être construit ici. D'un côté de ce mur, il y aurait la ville de Sinjil. De l'autre, la route 60, empruntée par les Palestiniens et les Colons. Elle coupe la Cisjordanie en deux du nord au sud.« Ils nous isolent du monde entier ! »Ziad Daoud est inquiet. Sa maison borde cet axe routier essentiel pour les habitants de la ville : « S'ils construisent un mur ici, on va être coupés des commerces. Et si on veut aller là-bas acheter quelques fruits, il faudra faire un détour de 7 kilomètres juste pour aller au village et revenir. S'ils finissent le mur comme ils l'ont prévu, ils nous isolent du village, ils nous isolent des membres de notre famille, ils nous isolent du monde entier ! »L'armée avance l'argument de la sécurité pour justifier la construction du mur. Il protégerait les voitures israéliennes d'éventuels jets de pierres : « Puisque leurs excuses, c'est que les enfants jettent des pierres, pourquoi ne commencer le mur qu'ici, et laisser ma maison sans protection ? Parce que d'un autre côté, ça va permettre aux colons d'accéder à ma maison. Malheureusement, nous avons eu des problèmes avec eux. Une fois, mon père ramassait du raisin devant la maison et on lui a tiré dessus. »À lire aussiCisjordanie occupée: le camp de Tulkarem, cible de la violence de l'armée et des colons israéliens« Tu peux être tué par les autorités israéliennes »Au sommet de la ville, perché sur une colline, Fouad observe les terres agricoles, en contrebas. Cet habitant de Sinjil parle français : « Les montagnes que vous voyez là, toutes les maisons des colons Israéliens, ici, sont construites sur des terres de Sinjil. On a perdu 8 500 hectares. Si tu accèdes à ton terrain, tu termines en prison, tu peux être tué par les autorités israéliennes. »De l'autre côté de la route 60, dans la vallée, des drapeaux israéliens sont plantés au milieu des oliviers. Sur ces terres désormais sous contrôle de l'État hébreu, il y a la maison de famille d'Ayed. Il l'observe de loin, craignant d'être vu par le poste de surveillance de la colonie : « Après le 7 octobre, j'ai essayé d'y aller, mais on m'a mis deux fois en garde à vue.  En 1940, mon père est né ici avec douze de ses frères. Notre maison a été saisie par Israël quelques années après, avec 60 hectares de terres. »Depuis le 7 octobre, 741 Palestiniens ont été tués en Cisjordanie occupée et à Jérusalem, par les forces israéliennes ou par des colons juifs, selon le ministère de la Santé palestinien.À lire aussiCisjordanie occupée: «On est tous non-violents, mais je défends mon terrain»

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Hoover Institution, Stanford University The Hoover Institution's Wargaming and Crisis Simulation Initiative presents To War or Not to War: Vietnam and the Sigma Wargames on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 2:00PM PT. In 1964, America was slowly marching towards war in Vietnam. But what if that war could have been fought differently or avoided altogether? The Sigma Games, a series of politico-military wargames run by the Pentagon's Joint Staff in the 1960s, sought to understand the unfolding conflict in Southeast Asia. These games, which involved top figures from the Johnson Administration—including National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy, Air Force General Curtis LeMay, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Earle Wheeler—offer a chillingly accurate forecast of the war's potential trajectory.  Choose your character for an immersive experience. See the game unfold through the eyes of pivotal figures such as John McCone, Curtis LeMay, Earle Wheeler, and McGeorge Bundy in this interactive event. This event introduces the games and turns to a panel of historians to explore the Sigma Wargames, their prescient warnings, and why these early insights failed to shape the Johnson Administration's decision-making, ultimately leading to one of America's most costly conflicts.  The conversation, while a look into a key set of games at a historical moment in American foreign policy, says something more broadly at the impact of wargames on US foreign and defense policy as well as how influence is created (and hijacked) within strategic decision making. ​PANELISTS H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.  McMaster holds a PhD in military history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was an assistant professor of history at the US Military Academy. He is author of the bestselling books Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World and Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam. In August 2024, McMaster released his most recent book, At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House. His many essays, articles, and book reviews on leadership, history, and the future of warfare have appeared in The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, National Review, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. McMaster is the host of Battlegrounds: Vital Perspectives on Today's Challenges and is a regular on GoodFellows, both produced by the Hoover Institution. He is a Distinguished University Fellow at Arizona State University. Mai Elliott is the author of The Sacred Willow: Four Generations in the Life of a Vietnamese Family, a personal and family memoir which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and RAND in Southeast Asia: A History of the Vietnam War Era. She served as an advisor to Ken Burns and Lynn Novick for their PBS documentary on “The Vietnam War” and featured in seven of its ten episodes.  She recently contributed a chapter analyzing “The South Vietnamese Home Front” for the soon to be published Cambridge University Press 3-volume work on the Vietnam War.    Mai Elliott was born in Vietnam and grew up in Hanoi and Saigon.  She attended French schools in Vietnam and is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.  (She also writes under the name of Duong Van Mai Elliott).   Mark Moyar is the director of the Center for Military History and Strategy at Hillsdale College, where he also holds the William P. Harris Chair of Military History. During the Trump administration, Dr. Moyar was a political appointee at the U.S. Agency for International Development, serving as the Director of the Office of Civilian–Military Cooperation. Previously, he directed the Project on Military and Diplomatic History at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, and worked as a national security consultant. He has taught at the U.S. Marine Corps University, the Joint Special Operations University, and Texas A&M University. He is author of eight books, of which the most recent is Masters of Corruption: How the Federal Bureaucracy Sabotaged the Trump Presidency. He holds a B.A. summa cum laude from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Cambridge. MODERATOR Jacquelyn Schneider is the Hargrove Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution, the Director of the Hoover Wargaming and Crisis Simulation Initiative, and an affiliate with Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, national security, and political psychology with a special interest in cybersecurity, autonomous technologies, wargames, and Northeast Asia. She was previously an Assistant Professor at the Naval War College as well as a senior policy advisor to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Dr. Schneider was a 2020 winner of the Perry World House-Foreign Affairs Emerging Scholars Policy Prize. She is also the recipient of a Minerva grant on autonomy (with co-PIs Michael Horowitz, Julia Macdonald, and Allen Dafoe), a University of Denver grant to study public responses to the use of drones (with Macdonald), and a grant from the Stanton Foundation to study networks, cyber, and nuclear stability through wargames. Dr. Schneider is an active member of the defense policy community with previous positions at the Center for a New American Security and the RAND Corporation. Before beginning her academic career, she spent six years as an Air Force officer in South Korea and Japan and is currently a reservist assigned to US Space Systems Command. She has a BA from Columbia University, MA from Arizona State University, and PhD from George Washington University.

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Leopoldo López discuss ongoing protests in Venezuela, the Maduro regime's tactics of repression, and prospects for the restoration of the Venezuelan constitution and the end of Maduro's despotic rule. Join former mayor of Caracas and Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they examine Venezuela's authoritarian socialist regime and prospects for the restoration of the Venezuelan constitution. Reflecting on the country's stolen presidential election in July 2024, López shares his insights on the Maduro regime's mechanisms of internal control, how the axis of authoritarians are using Venezuela against the US and the rest of the free world, the next steps for the Venezuelan opposition movement, and what can be done within Venezuela and internationally to help support the Venezuelan people and end Maduro's despotic rule. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan political leader, pro-democracy activist and Sakharov prize laureate. He is the founder and national coordinator of the Voluntad Popular political party and the former mayor of the municipality of Chacao in Caracas. In 2014 López was unjustly detained by the Maduro regime and sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment. He spent four years in a military prison, a year and a half in house arrest and another year and a half in the Spanish embassy in Caracas under political asylum. In October 2020, López escaped from Venezuela through Colombia to join his family in Spain. López holds a Bachelor's degree cum laude in sociology and economics from Kenyon College, and a Master´s degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was awarded a honoris causa doctorate in Law from Kenyon College in 2007. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018. ​

Ever wondered how top performers achieve extraordinary results? In this episode of Shotcast, we dive deep with Fouad, a former banker who's cracked the code to Airbnb domination. Discover how his sales-driven approach can transform your business (and life!).Here's what you'll learn from Fouad's journey:The power of FOCUS: Why specializing beats diversifying (and how it applies to ANY business)Reverse engineer your goals: Start with the end in mind and break it down into daily tasksEmbrace the pivot: Don't fear failure, adapt and refine your strategy until it worksThe importance of mentorship: Shorten your learning curve and accelerate your growthMastering the art of client relationships: Cultivate loyalty and generate repeat businessThis isn't just about Airbnb – it's about applying proven sales principles to achieve remarkable outcomes in any field. _________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow Fouad: https://www.instagram.com/fouad_airbnb/ Book one of Fouad's Airbnbs: https://www.crescentretreats.com/Join our weekly calls so you we can help you too! 

Fouad Bazzi is hands down one of my favorite real estate investors in the STR space, and if you've had the pleasure of meeting him before, you know why! Fouad prioritizes family, wellness, and hospitality effortlessly... all while investing in properties that are generating over $200k per year. It's hard to come by someone who is crushing it like this guy, but who still stays so humble and willing to share his exact strategies. Fouad pulls back the curtain on his buy box, which markets he's investing in, and what factors make a market attractive to him. You'll love this conversation, and will absolutely walk away with a new nugget of real estate wisdom! Connect with Fouad on Instagram @fouad_airbnb Host Like A Mother 10-Week Mentorship Program – Click HERE to apply!  Connect: Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb  Instagram Podcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a part of series of solo cast episodes, where I talk about balancing career success with personal fulfillment, that requires self-awareness, reflection, and sustainable habits. Some of the key takeaways: Career and personal life need sustainable balance, not perfection. Daily reflection on what brings energy and fulfillment is key. Awareness of overworking triggers helps maintain work-life harmony. Both personal and professional lives should support and fuel each other. These and much more in this episode. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Adela Raz discuss the humanitarian catastrophe and systemic human rights abuses under Taliban rule, the lessons and consequences of the collapse of the Afghanistan Republic, and the future of Afghanistan and its diaspora. Join former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United States, Adela Raz, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster as they reflect on the geostrategic consequences of the 2021 collapse of Afghanistan. Ambassador Raz shares her insights on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the humanitarian catastrophe and systemic human rights abuses currently facing the country, the Taliban's repressive control over women, and her hope for the future of Afghanistan and its diaspora. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Adela Raz served as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United States from July 2021 to February 2022. Ambassador Raz was first woman to hold the post of Deputy Chief of Staff for an Afghan president's administrative office. She served in this post both in President Hamid Karzai's Administration and in President Ashraf Ghani's. She was the Deputy Minister for Economic Cooperation at Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2018. From 2018 to July of 2021, Raz served as Afghanistan's first female Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, where she was the Vice President of the 75th session of the General Assembly. Since 2022, Raz has served as the director of the Afghanistan Policy Lab at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Ambassador Raz has a Master's degree in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

Today we welcome Fouad Khalil to the show. Fouad calls himself a reformed architect. About three years ago he eased into offsite construction and founded Modly, a modular construction consultancy that provides the building and real estate sector with market research, feasibility analysis and advisory services. His focus is on helping owners and construction companies integrate manufacturing processes in the construction process. Tyler asks Fouad to unpack the category of industrialized construction programs (IC). He explains that it has to do with looking at the increased rates of productivity in manufacturing and bringing some lessons from that world into the world of construction. Efficiency and productivity within construction has remained largely stagnant during the last several decades, while those things have improved dramatically within manufacturing. This means that Fouad pursues improvements in quality, speed, and budget. Manufacturing programs are one way to handle that. He looks for areas where implementation of standards and repetition can gain the most traction. Tyler asks Fouad to talk us through the series of questions that he asks in order to determine which projects are good candidates for industrialized construction. Here's what he shares: Volume: Is the juice worth the squeeze? Does it represent enough potential return to justify the effort? Fouad says that IC works best for serial builders–those who are aiming for consistency across a large number of projects. He gives examples including hospitals, data centers, and fast-food restaurants. Pipeline: Do I have enough of it spread over time? Will the pace of work be steady enough? If I'm going to do it only once and then not do it again for another six months, that pipeline isn't robust enough to consider. Some owners want to have several dozen units produced as modules, but they want them all done at the very same time. This is unrealistic. Repeatability: Is every part of this project unique, or are there enough repeatable elements that my workers' hands will be able to master routines? The construction world is used to sprints–going all out from start to finish. Fouad explains that factories take more of a long-distance running mindset, often aiming to run steadily at 80% efficiency. With a manufacturing mindset, the profitability horizon might be quite distant. You might need to make 150 modular bathrooms before you'll turn a profit.Design: How can we ensure that design and production maintain an active feedback loop so that iterative cycles can be continuously active? Fouad describes the routine of morning and afternoon meetings that his team did with Walmart on their health centers. Sometimes you change the design to make it more buildable. Sometimes you need to redesign the production floor to fit the design.Optimization: At the production level, how can I improve margins on man-hours and other elements of cost. The goal is for unit costs to drop through a continuous flow of improvements in engineering and production. Projects that appear impossible in the early stages become lean and profitable because of a consistent focus on optimization.Eddie presents the idea of “demonstrable economy” and discusses an example of how optimizing and productizing applies in his world, and we explore the importance of defining the use of the term “optimized” within a team. If you have various silos optimizing in isolation, the overall outcome may be far from optimum.Fouad describes the IC process as the space program we need in construction. Through the application of these techniques, we'll be able to see improvements across the industry. Surprise, surprise, Tyler brings us back to Formula 1 racing. We discuss the iterative process and the feedback loop between the race teams and the consumer world as it plays out in that world.Fouad's Megaphone Message: Owners, explore the benefits of setting up a recurring IC program. Talk to your VP of construction and see if the commitment might exist to move forward with this approach. It requires everyone to pull together and work really hard, but the rewards are worth it when the situation is right. Find Fouad Online: LinkedIN Check out the partners that make our show possible. Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedInIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!

General (ret.) H.R. McMaster, the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, returns to Uncommon Knowledge to discuss his latest book, At War with Ourselves, in which he candidly recounts his experiences as former national security advisor to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2018. In this wide-ranging interview, McMaster delves into the complexities and challenges he faced while serving in the administration and describes his role in providing the president with multiple options and safeguarding his independence of judgment, partially by drawing on the Stoic philosophy of Epictetus to “play well the role assigned to you.” He reflects on the internal tensions and conflicts within the White House, often exacerbated by differing agendas among staff and cabinet members. McMaster also discusses the difficulties in maintaining a productive relationship with President Trump, especially when offering candid advice that sometimes led to alienation. The conversation is a revealing look into McMaster's often tumultuous experiences in the Trump White House but also emphasizes the importance of a well-structured decision-making process in the realm of national security.

In episode 23 of Wake Up to Wealth, Brandon Brittingham interviews Fouad Bazzi, owner of Crescent Retreats, to discuss the ins and outs of investing in Airbnb properties as he highlights the key considerations for those looking to venture into this investment opportunity.Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on entering the Airbnb space as a business venture. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSBrandon BrittinghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mailboxmoneyb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/Fouad BazziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fouad_airbnb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foubazzi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fouad-bazzi-4415973/WEBSITEBrandon Brittingham: https://www.brandonsbrain.org/homeCrescent Retreats: https://www.crescentretreats.com/ 

After appearing destined for the exit door, Paulo Dybala stunned supporters by doing a u-turn and deciding to remain with the club and shun Al Qadsiah. The guys recount this week's bizarre saga and what it means for the Giallorossi's remaining transfer market and overall campaign.Thank you to our newest Patrons: Jordan Rogers, Gianluca Bucchi, Alex Paz Portanova, and Fouad and to all our Patrons who make this show possible. You can support RomaPress by going to Patreon.com/RomaPress, benefits include: early access to episodes, extras episodes, and plenty more.Our websites:RomaPress.netItalianFootball24.com

In a special mini version of GoodFellows (just one wise man, not the usual three), Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, the Hoover Institution's Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow and author of the soon-to-be-released At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, discusses a possible sea change in American foreign policy and the view from other world capitals. On the 40th anniversary of his commissioning as a US Army second lieutenant, McMaster reflects on the challenges that tested his West Point Class of 1984 (motto: “The Best of the Corps”) versus those awaiting the Class of 2024 (“Like None Before”).

In episode 1080, Fouad Abiad, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about Sam Sulek's contract with Hosstile, what it took for Fouad to compete at the highest level of bodybuilding and why bloodwork for young bodybuilders is more than just getting a health checkup. Follow Fouad on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fouadabiad/ Official Power Project Website: https://powerproject.live Join The Power Project Discord: https://discord.gg/yYzthQX5qN Subscribe to the Power Project Clips Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5Df31rlDXm0EJAcKsq1SUw Special perks for our listeners below!

In episode 1080, Fouad Abiad, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about Sam Sulek's contract with Hosstile, what it took for Fouad to compete at the highest level of bodybuilding and why bloodwork for young bodybuilders is more than just getting a health checkup. Follow Fouad on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fouadabiad/   Official Power Project Website: https://powerproject.live Join The Power Project Discord: https://discord.gg/yYzthQX5qN Subscribe to the Power Project Clips Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5Df31rlDXm0EJAcKsq1SUw   Special perks for our listeners below!