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Neuroscientist, philosopher, and Making Sense podcast host Sam Harris joins Preet Bharara to examine why good-faith debate has become so difficult—and what that breakdown has done to American politics. They discuss social media's fragmentation of the information landscape and declining trust in the press and public institutions. They also consider Donald Trump's resilience in the face of scandal, the different standards applied to the political left and right, the Democratic Party's relationship with its activist wing, and whether Trumpism can survive Trump. Then, Preet and Sam turn to the rule of law: the growing impulse to prosecute political opponents, the limits of relying on norms, the difference between accountability and retribution, and what it would take to restore a measure of normalcy to American political life. In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Sam draw on philosopher Harry Frankfurt's essay, On Bullshit, to distinguish the liar from the bullshitter—and consider why Trump's shamelessness can be mistaken for authenticity. Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Visit https://staytuned.substack.com/ to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website: www.cafe.com Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://cafe.visitlink.me/MpB3pe Shop Stay Tuned merchandise and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Bluesky or X 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. Photo credit: Samuel Corum/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OPINION: How the US-EU partnership is fracturing | August 17, 2026Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meghan's guest this week is Evan Barker, a former progressive operative, fundraising strategist, and author of Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. Meghan was eager to sit down with Evan after following her journey from a working-class Midwestern Obama campaign volunteer to a high-powered consultant who ultimately grew disillusioned with the modern Democratic machine. Together, they pull back the curtain on what actually goes on inside campaign "call time," how wealthy donor advisors hijacked progressive priorities, and why the party's relentless focus on identity politics alienated the very working-class voters it claims to represent. In this conversation, they dive into: The Brutal Reality of Political "Call Time": What it's like to sit beside candidates for eight hours a day begging billionaires for cash, using psychological tricks, and maneuvering past corporate gatekeepers. How Identity Politics Captured the Donor Base: How wealthy donors, young staffers, and ideological consultants created race-based funding mandates and cultural litmus tests that backfired across the country. Behind the Scenes at the DNC Spectacle: Evan's bizarre encounters chaperoning TikTok influencers, dodging Chicago vasectomy vans, and realizing the party's messaging was completely detached from everyday economic strain. Marrying MAGA Populism with Bernie Sanders Economics: Why a working-class party offering real health reform alongside common-sense border control could dominate American politics—if the two-party monopoly ever allows it. Grab Evan's book Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative and check out her work:
In Bonus Episode 34 of The Alan Sanders Show, Alan breaks down the escalating debate over men competing in the WNBA as former NBA players declare for the women's draft amid transgender athlete policy discussions and fair play concerns. He examines how the Democratic Socialists of America continue fracturing the Democratic National Committee through aggressive primary challenges and ideological battles that deepen party divisions. Alan also covers HUD's renewed focus on stewardship, prioritizing measurable results and taxpayer accountability over unchecked spending. Finally, he highlights the latest ICE raids targeting criminal illegal aliens in major operations nationwide, underscoring efforts to restore public safety and enforce immigration law. Straight talk on the stories that matter. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!
On Episode 152 of The Alan Sanders Show, we examine the latest push for voter ID laws and efforts to end birth tourism that exploits U.S. citizenship rules. We break down how the Democratic Socialists of America are fracturing the Democratic Party from within, creating real tension among progressive and moderate factions. CNN's continued defense of Anthony Fauci comes under scrutiny as new details emerge, while Zohran Mamdani's thin-skinned responses to criticism highlight growing frustrations on the Left. Straight talk on election integrity, immigration policy, internal Democratic Party battles, media bias and the personalities driving today's political headlines. Clear analysis without the spin! Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!
Mark, Wiki Dave and Guest Mike finally dive into the Fracturing happening in Pannithor. Wiki Dave attempts his best to explain it and mispronounces pretty much everything.LinkThe Big Deal - https://kingsofwarwiki.com/index.php/The_Big_DealFracture Hardback - https://www.manticgames.com/kings-of-war/books/fracture-expansion/Fracture Digital - https://www.manticgames.com/kings-of-war/books/fracture-digital/Fracture on the Wiki - https://kingsofwarwiki.com/index.php/Kings_of_War_4.2_-_FractureYT - https://youtu.be/BeITgjPF7nkContact usEmail - kingsofwarwiki@gmail.com or mu.pod@gmx.atPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/manticuniversepodcast/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Manticuniversepodcast/Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022Discord server: https://discord.gg/EBhU6Pr5ZA
Barry Strauss traces the fracturing of the Second Triumvirate as Octavian utilizes his sister, Octavia, who marries Antony to seal a peace treaty in 40 BC. While depicted as a devoted housewife, Strauss suggests she remained loyal to Octavian, potentially providing intelligence. In Rome, Octavian builds power by marrying into the high nobility and cultivating talent, specifically his "secret weapon," Marcus Agrippa. Agrippa, a brilliant military strategist, builds a new navy to defeat Sextus Pompey, a naval threat based in Sicily. Meanwhile, Antony's reputation suffers after a failed campaign against the Parthian Empire, resulting in the loss of 25% of his army. By 33 BC, the triumvirate expires, and Octavian launches an information war. He portrays Antony as an "unmanned" traitor enslaved by Cleopatra, mocking his adoption of Eastern luxuries like mosquito nets. (3)
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – Supreme Court rulings stretch the First Amendment across flag burning, offensive political expression, hate speech, threats, and incitement. The discussion examines judicial subjectivity, mass media influence, political violence, and whether modern social conditions expose constitutional gaps the nation's founders could never have anticipated or prevented...
Sinem Adar, head of the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on Turkey's international profile and domestic political trajectory after its recent hosting of the NATO summit in Ankara. Please support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Supporters get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by Bloomsbury Academic, transcripts of every interview, and links to articles related to each episode.
President Trump delivers a high-stakes national address tonight amid explosive developments regarding voter integrity and foreign interference, which has had Legacy/mainstream media melting down for the last week. We break down the latest on Iran's fracturing regime and what it means for the Middle East. Marco Rubio hosts a multi-national gathering on leftist terrorism, raising alarms trans-national threats to rule of law and civilized society. Plus, other items in the news cycle and my closing thoughts, once again, on the permanent Daylight Saving Time debate. Packed with insight and unfiltered commentary you won't hear in Legacy/mainstream media. Tune in for real talk on today's biggest stories. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!
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Is the centralized MLS era fracturing under the weight of antitrust litigation and corporate maneuvering? In this deep-dive analysis, 4X ICON Agent Jeremy Kane cuts through the legal noise to expose the reality of the Private MLS War—and what it means for your business if open data ends.Massive corporate brokerages are intentionally shifting listings into private networks and "Office Exclusives" to control inventory, while consumer portals are aggressively retaliating. If your daily routine consists of waiting for your local MLS matrix to refresh, your business is completely exposed. This episode breaks down the exact data-driven strategies you need to deploy right now to uncover hidden shadow inventory, build a proactive listing pipeline, and protect your clients using advanced financing mechanics.
In this special summer series, Pastor Sam Rainer walks through six eras of American history and explains the church's impact in each era. During the 1840s and through the 1870s, the United States experienced a painful division, culminating in the Civil War. Churches and denominations were divided during this period as well. The answer to division is not pretending our differences do not exist. The answer is not institutional uniformity. The answer is being clothed in the righteousness and character of Christ.
Tucker Carlson says he's done supporting the Republican Party, sending shockwaves through conservative politics and reigniting questions about the future of the right. Is this a principled stand against the political establishment, or another sign of growing divisions within one of America's two major parties?Tonight on The Arrington Gavin Show, we examine what Tucker's comments mean for the GOP, the MAGA movement, and the millions of voters who feel politically homeless. Could this accelerate calls for a third party, or will it ultimately strengthen the conservative movement by forcing a course correction?We'll also discuss whether party loyalty is becoming a thing of the past and why more Americans are identifying as independents instead of Republicans or Democrats.Join us for a balanced, opinionated conversation that challenges the headlines and asks the questions others won't.
Sunday Night Potluck – In this unscripted livestream, I explain the growing movement of abolitionism, which involves a different approach to calling out the wickedness of abortion. And why I have become sympathetic to this framework. Conversation breakdown: 0:00 – Welcome 3:07 – Abortion & Abolitionist Movement 26:08 – Starts discussion about Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) & Women in Ministry 29:24 – Fracturing inside complementarianism 34:40 – Survey: 81% of Southern Baptists okay with women preaching 36:30 – Clip from “Battle for the Bible” documentary (women preaching examples) 41:19 – Al Mohler amendment passed (still needs one more vote) 44:45 – Pastor vs. elder debate + different complementarian views 53:49 – Host's personal view change (no longer does pulpit sermons) 1:01:27 – Advice to young women with teaching gifts 1:06:41 — What about churches in other parts of the world with no set offices (like Acts model)? 1:08:11 — norm vs exceptions 1:09:10 — Deep desire to teach and disciple younger women (Titus 2) 1:10:05 — What's the difference between pastors and priests? 1:10:52 — Struggle with staying in a church that has unqualified elders 1:12:17 — Question about ordination track: “90% of women should not be ordained” (and most men shouldn't either) + critique of modern seminary/calling model 1:14:40 — Why do seminaries accept women's money if they won't lead churches? 1:17:50 – Wrap-up In the second half, I share my take on the rise of women preaching in elder-led churches and how it connects to what's happening in the SBC and PCA. Read my article: "A Biblical Vision for Women in Ministry" https://www.theologymom.com/post/a-biblical-vision-for-women-in-ministry Watch the "Battle for the Bible" doc: https://www.youtube.com/live/Jgk_xLCjYFA
Gregory Copley assesses the Trump-Xi summit, characterizing China as a declining power that showed extreme respect to Trump. He argues the visit was a strategic move aimed at fracturing the Sino-Russian alliance. (9/16)1903
In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Aisyah Rafaee – a two-time Olympic rower from Singapore who competed at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the single scull. After taking an eight-year break from the sport, Aisyah made the bold decision to return—qualifying for Paris 2024 as one of the oldest athletes in the field and redefining what it means to be a high-performing athlete in your 30s. Originally from Singapore and now based in Boston, USA, Aisyah grew up with four brothers and discovered rowing after being scouted during an indoor competition at school. With limited rowing culture and opportunities in Singapore, she carved her own path—training overseas in Sydney, qualifying through a fiercely competitive Asian selection process, and representing Singapore on the world stage. But her journey hasn't been linear. From struggling with pressure at her first Olympics to working with mental skills coach Hansen Bay, from stepping away from elite sport to rediscovering her love for movement, from fracturing her ribs a month before Paris to qualifying with just six months to go—this is a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, vulnerability, and growth. Now working as a HYDROW Athlete and Mental Performance Coach with 3HP Athlete Coaching, Aisyah shares insights on: Building confidence and resilience Letting go of expectations Separating identity from performance The realities of returning to elite sport after time away Training and mindset during pregnancy Why rowing is a lifelong sport Her philosophy of the 3Hs: Happy, Healthy & High Performing This episode is about trusting your timing, embracing new chapters, and asking yourself: Is this smart for me? Aisyah's story is proof that it's never "too late" to chase a dream — and that high performance can evolve with you. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Aisyah Being based in Boston, USA Originally from Singapore Working as a HYDROW Athlete Working as a Mental Performance Coach 3HP Athlete Coaching 2x Olympic rower in the single sculll Competing at the 2016 and 2024 Olympics Learning to live a normal life outside of sports Growing up in Singapore with 4 brothers 3 older brothers and 1 younger brother Being sporty and learning to be competitive Living a simple life and being raised by her mum after her parents got divorced Not knowing where her mindset comes from Wanting to be the best version of herself Not being surrounded by high performance individuals Starting rowing, Singapore not having much of a rowing culture Getting scouted at her secondary school during an indoor rowing competition Singapore Rowing Association The importance of hight in rowing 5'8 (173cm)and being tall for an Asian Woman Learning how to row on land with the ergo The challenges and continuing to show u to training Not enjoying it at first Getting out on the water and spending more time in the water than on the water The lack of opportunities in Singapore Why the Olympics was not on her radar Wanting to be the best at it and wanting to represent Singapore Team sport (Netball) V individual endeavours (Rower) The South East Asia Games Rowing in a single scull Winning gold in 2013 and beating a 2x Olympian Quitting her job and training full time in Australian When the seed got planted about going to the Olympics Deciding to go and train over in Sydney, Australia Building confidence and winning competitions Qualifying for the 2016 Olympics - the Asian Qualification Criteria for that cycle 16 countries competing for 7 spots Dealing with the pressure of going to the Olympics and being able to perform at the highest level The weight of expectation and not being able to perform Working with the mental skills coach Hansen Bay The power of letting go of expectations, facing the fear, how losing can tie into identity, building confidence and resilience The practical side of mental preparation Communication and trust Learning how to be vulnerable Why it took more than 1 session Taking an 8 year gap and what happened Trying to retire from sports and wanting to focus on her career 2018 and deciding to do some soul searching and heading to the USA to work as a rowing coach in Boston Meeting her current husband Getting into marathon running and thinking about trying out for the Paris Olympics 2023 - visiting Paris Thinking she was too old to row in the Olympics in her 30s Having 6 months to qualify for the Paris Olympics Qualifying in April 2024 and getting the last spot available The Paris Olympics and what it was like Fracturing her ribs a month before the games Having her family there to support her Handing the pressure the 2nd time around Motivation during training Keeping her eye on the prize Moving her body Being in a different chapter in her life Being a HYROW Athlete and how it works Advice for women who want to get into rowing Why it's a lifelong sport How to connect and follow along with Ariesyah 3Hs - Happy, Healthy and High Performing Training for a marathon in 2026 and finding out she's pregnant! Fitness and health during pregnancy Top tips and advice to listen to your body Is this smart for me? Think of the bigger picture Social Media Website: 3hpathlete.com Instagram: @ariesyah @3hpathlete
Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Political Scandals, Broken Trust, And The Battle For Control Of Time. Hour 1 of Rush To Reason kicks off with John Rush and Hunter from Cub Creek Heating & Air Conditioning tackling Colorado's unpredictable weather and what it means for your home. Learn how to stay comfortable, no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Next, John dives into explosive political controversy with an emotional take on the arrest of Weld County GOP Chairman Hunter Rivera. He digs into issues of political accountability, frustration over party “grifters,” and the dangers of mob mentality on social media. The conversation pulls back the curtain on the real drama shaping Colorado politics. The second half of the hour features Bill Korman, author of The 168 Game, as he and John unpack why so many people feel overwhelmed, even with productivity tools at their fingertips. From time ownership and AI automation to leadership hacks and the pitfalls of social media, get ready for strategies you can actually use. John even shares his own secrets for juggling a packed schedule without relying on to-do lists. Timestamps 1:08 Hunter - https://www.cubcreekhvac.com/ 28:53 Bill Korman - https://www.bill-korman.com/ HOUR 2 Trump, Boebert, And The Republican Battle Nobody Needed Hour 2 of Rush To Reason opens with John Rush sharing his real-world hacks for mastering time and staying productive—no to-do lists required. The spotlight then turns to Colorado politics, with hot takes on Trump's feud with Lauren Boebert, the future of MAGA, and why the governor's race could spell trouble for Republicans. Richard Rush jumps in to break down the Broncos' tough season ahead, the Avalanche's Stanley Cup hopes, and how AI is taking over NFL scheduling. You'll also hear a review of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE and a no-holds-barred debate on Trump's controversial comments about China. Timestamps 26:53 - Richard Rush - Sports and Automotive Analysis 42:28 - Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Review HOUR 3 Faith, Freedom, Political Reality, And The Fracturing Of Colorado Republicans. Hour 3 of Rush To Reason opens with a compelling conversation about faith and America's founding, as John Rush and author Cynthia Scott dig into the spiritual roots of the Constitution and why the nation's 250th birthday is about more than fireworks. The hour then heats up with fiery takes on Colorado's governor's race, Republican infighting, and how third-party candidates could upend the political landscape. Listener calls and debates tackle Trump, rising gas prices, and the realities facing conservatives in 2026. Timestamps 1:09 — Cynthia Scott — Book ➡️https://godourfounder.com/ / https://freedom250.org/
CannCon and Ghost open Tuesday's geopolitics-heavy show with Ghost leading the charge. John Brennan goes on MSNBC and openly tells embedded bureaucrats to hold the line, and James Comey follows with the same message minutes later, giving CannCon two dog whistles in one segment to unpack. Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes he wants to zero out the $3.8 billion in annual US military aid within a decade, and CannCon catches that he skipped the 2020 Trump meeting entirely in his timeline of conversations about Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich says the war must end with Israel changing its borders to include Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. Ghost breaks down the Knesset dissolution threat and why Netanyahu's only card left is reigniting the Iran war. The UAE is secretly attacking Iran while simultaneously begging Trump for a currency swap, as its banks hemorrhage hundreds of billions. Venezuela's oil is back at 2018 levels, global reserves are draining at a record pace from the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and Alaskan oil leases hit $163 million at auction. Ghost connects Trump's tariff history from McKinley through 1912 to today. Finnish president Stubb is profiled as a Western-groomed globalist, and a French presidential candidate calls for France to leave NATO.
The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – America's melting pot is fracturing as cultural divisions, ideological shifts, and rising antisemitism challenge the shared values that once unified the nation. Debates over socialism, identity, and assimilation reveal a deepening divide over what America represents. The future depends on whether a renewed civic culture can restore common purpose and national unity...
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In a fracturing world awash with belligerent rhetoric, where are the real geopolitical pressure points and what forces are driving them? Aarathi Krishnan, CEO of Raksha Intelligence Futures, joins the "Values & Interests" podcast to pull back the curtain on the political, economic, and technological dynamics shaping this moment of uncertainty and transition in the global system. Be sure to subscribe to "Carnegie Council" wherever you stream your podcasts. Access all "Values & Interests" episodes: https://carnegiecouncil.co/values-interests-podcast For additional analysis, you can access Raksha's latest report: https://www.rak-sha.com/geopolitical-fractures-report-2026 Stock media provided by four_track.
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Leaders in the Make America Great Again, or MAGA, coalition are pushing back against President Trump's decisions regarding the Iran war. We discuss this apparent fracturing within the MAGA coalition, as well as splits between MAGA and the Make America Healthy Again movement.This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, health correspondent Will Stone and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Episode Summary: For years, the "segment of one" has been the holy grail of digital marketing. Thanks to AI and programmatic media, brands finally have the technical capability to deliver hyper-personalized content to thousands of micro-audiences at scale. But this incredible power comes with a dark side that few marketers are talking about: the erosion of shared brand identity. When an algorithm serves 10,000 different versions of a brand to 10,000 different people, does that brand still stand for anything collectively?In Episode 45 of Human-Centered, host Nick Brunker sits down with Chase Howell, Group Director of Content Strategy at VML, to unpack the "Content Consistency Paradox." Chase argues that our obsession with one-to-one marketing is quietly fracturing the cultural, communal moments that build true brand legacy. Iconic campaigns like Coca-Cola's holiday ads or Nike's "Just Do It" work specifically because they represent a shared truth that we all recognize together.To solve this paradox, Chase explains why the traditional model of brand governance—relying on static brand books and manual approval of individual assets—is completely dead in the age of generative AI. Instead, brands must shift their governance upstream. Marketing teams can no longer police the output; they must learn how to govern the systems, rules, and AI prompts that generate the content.Chase breaks down his actionable three-layer framework for scaling personalization without losing your brand's soul:The Core: The non-negotiable essence of the brand that AI is never allowed to touch (like flagship campaigns and cultural tentpoles).The Adaptive: Content scaled by AI, but tightly governed by human logic and strict channel rules.The Dynamic: Real-time, automated personalization operating inside a highly controlled sandbox.The two also discuss the nuances of "deep consistency" versus surface-level consistency, how to translate fuzzy brand adjectives into rigid AI instructions, and the crucial moments when brands should actually say no to personalization to avoid crossing the line into creepy territory. If you are struggling to balance the demand for high-volume content with the need for brand integrity, this episode is a masterclass in modern content strategy.Timestamped Chapters[00:00] Intro[02:06] Meet Chase Howell: From sports journalism to Group Director of Content Strategy.[03:22] The Content Consistency Paradox: How AI is breaking shared brand experiences.[05:43] The cultural power of the "Campfire Moment" (Coke, Nike, Ford).[08:00] Why traditional brand books and manual creative approvals are dead.[11:00] Surface-level consistency (fonts/colors) vs. deep brand intent.[13:00] The Spotify Wrapped example: Hyper-personalization wrapped in a communal event.[14:28] Translating soft brand adjectives into actionable AI constraints.[16:15] The 3-Layer Content Framework: The Core, The Adaptive, and The Dynamic.[18:50] When to say NO to personalization and the danger of false urgency.[20:40] Applying the 3-Layer framework to modern web strategy and UX.[23:15] Who owns brand integrity in an automated world?[24:25] Rapid Fire: The verdict on automated balls and strikes in baseball.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeRead Chase's Article: The Content Consistency Paradox: Scaling Personalization Without Fracturing Your BrandExplore more about our CX work and Enterprise Solutions at VML.comGuest Bio: Chase Howell is the Group Director of Content Strategy at VML, leading content strategy for premier clients across the US digital ecosystem. His career is defined by a slow march from "words to systems," beginning as a sports journalist for ESPN and the Cincinnati Enquirer before shifting to data, analytics, and brand marketing. Today, Chase sits at the collision point of brand identity, technology, and personalized customer experiences. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Human-Centered on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring more incredible insights from the top minds in experience strategy.
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Things used to be simpler. Competition fueled innovation. When wars were fought, you could easily tell who the good guys were. Institutions could be trusted. A lens like this might feel right, but is it true? Richard Hames doesn't think so. Operating at the intersection of complex systems thinking, philosophy, foresight and organizational readiness for decades, Richard has observed the fracturing – and near collapse – of our societal and governing anchors. But this gradual transition, this disconnection from the ‘old world', while unsettling, is neither good nor bad. For this future, Richard says openness and curiosity will serve us better than the best preparation.---Learn more:Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.comConnect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & Substack & jolepore.comConnect with Richard on LinkedInTalk to AI Richard www.upgradethesystem.comMore at richardhames.com---⭐ Follow & rate the show - it makes a difference!---Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and strategist, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.All views are that of the host and guests and don't necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2026. Theme song by Azteca X.
In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Hale, pastor, author, and host of CBF Conversations and Clergy Confessions, to discuss his new book Mending the Fracturing Church: How to Navigate Conflict and Build Trust for Thriving Communities. Drawing on decades of ministry experience—and insights from cognitive psychology, social psychology, trauma studies, and theology—Andrew argues that church conflict today cannot be understood merely as a theological or political problem. Instead, it reflects deeper issues of discipleship, anxiety, embodied trauma, media fragmentation, and generational formation. James and Andrew explore why church conflict feels uniquely intense in this moment, even though the church has alwaysbeen marked by disagreement. They examine how political polarization, algorithm-driven media, generational divides, and unaddressed physiological stress shape congregational life—often overwhelming the formative power of Scripture and worship. A central claim of the conversation is that discipleship has failed to keep pace with formation pressures. Congregants spend far more time immersed in outrage-driven media ecosystems than in practices that shape Christlike humility, patience, and love of neighbor. The result is a church increasingly reactive, defensive, and fragile. The episode also wrestles with difficult but necessary questions: Is church fracture rooted less in ideology and more in unresolved trauma? How do time, patience, and humility function in genuine spiritual formation? What happens when faithfulness is reduced to being “right” rather than honoring one another? How do different generations carry distinct “prototypes” of Jesus shaped by their historical circumstances? Rather than offering quick fixes, Andrew calls churches back to slow, relational work: intergenerational presence, shared meals, play, embodied practices, and renewed attention to the whole person—mind, body, and soul. Drawing from Acts 2, the Gospels, and family systems theory, he argues that healing church communities begins not with better programming, but with learning to be with one another again. This episode is a candid, hopeful, and theologically grounded conversation for anyone who loves the church and wants to see it become healthier, more faithful, and more resilient in a fractured age. Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Are we witnessing the end of the conservative coalition as we know it? Leading political theorist Yoram Hazony (President of the Herzl Institute) joins the show to discuss the identity crisis of the American Right. Hazony breaks down the philosophical roots of nationalism, the failure of post-WWII liberalism, and the specific moment he believes Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens began dismantling the MAGA alliance.We discuss the rise of "Alt-Right" tropes, the failure of modern anti-semitism education, and why Hazony believes the survival of the Republican party depends on maintaining boundaries that are currently being smashed.
Bill discusses the third week of a U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran and Americans' cratering support for Israel, with J Street founder Jeremy Ben-Ami and senior VP Ilan Goldenberg. Ben-Ami calls it Netanyahu's long-sought war, notes the JCPOA(“The Iran Nuclear Deal” under Obama) had effectively constrained Iran's program, and says the current effort lacks clear goals. They highlight polling showing a sharp decline in U.S. support for Israel—especially among 18–34-year-olds—and criticize AIPAC's tactics and funding, urging Democrats to end “blank check” support, emphasize Palestinian rights, and pursue a balanced, pro-diplomacy approach.They also explored why the war began, where it may lead, and its political fallout. Goldenberg argues there was no imminent threat, diplomacy and other alternatives existed, and the U.S. lacked technical negotiators, leaving outcomes likely to resemble a long containment quagmire with higher oil prices and persistent regional instability. Today Bill highlights the work of J Street and suggests you check out their work at JStreet.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into a hidden, long-term operation reshaping American conservatism from the inside out.For decades, evangelical Protestant Christians—representing about 30% of the U.S. electorate and powering the Republican base with biblical conviction, church networks, and strong support for Israel—have been the driving force of the conservative movement.But what if that foundation is being deliberately fractured? Not through policy debates, but through theological demoralization, generational recruitment, and institutional capture. The endgame: a transformed Republican Party with a different spiritual core—one no longer tied to evangelical covenant theology or the Judeo-Christian framework.In this episode I expose the main influences behind it and arming you with the truth to stand against it.Support The Doron Keidar Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cryforzionnLinks:https://x.com/defiyantlyfree/status/2029681200189636717?s=46&t=DsKQM-Q8hjCQT4Ma94n-xghttps://www.highonthehar.com/patchhttps://www.justinhughesart.com/product-page/mighty-men-patchhttps://www.cryforzion.com/#podcast #israel #BreakingIsraelNews #DoronKeidar #TheDoronKeidarPodcast #Temple #Tucker
Cutting Through the Chaos with Wallace Garneau – A country cannot steer in both directions at once. That tension now runs through the American body politic. The institutions still function, but the shared framework that once stabilized them is fracturing. If that framework cannot be rebuilt, polarization will not plateau. It will intensify. The danger is no longer simple disagreement. The danger is fracture...
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Women's High Tolerance and Fracturing Their Relationship With Their Children!Women put up with more than anyone sees—men snap, and the whole family pays.In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage (Ep386), Cass and Kathryn get brutally honest about why women's endless patience leads to burnout, how men's short fuse fractures their bond with the kids, and why connection—not control—is the missing piece. Real talk, real solutions.DM PODCAST for real answers.
Mike and Kenny review and spot faith presented in the Academy Award nominated and latest film by director Yorgos Lanthimos. Bugonia marks another colaboration between Lanthimos and two time Best Actress winner Emma Stone, whose second Oscar was for Lanthimos's film Poor Things. Stone stars as Michelle Fuller, a powerful CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Jesse Plemons, a 2021 Best Supporting Actor nominee co-stars as conspiracy theory obsessed beekeeper Teddy Gatz. Aiden Delbis also co-stars as Teddy's autistic cousin Don. Likening her actions to Cology Collapse Disorder where healthy beehives suddenly collapse, Teddy believes Fuller is an Andromedan alien who is intent to destroy or force humanity into subserivence. Teddy convinces Don to assist him in kidnapping and holding Fuller hostage in an effort to be transported to the Andromedan spaceship. Faith Spotted: As with bee hives, communities, whether faith or societal, can function, grow and live for an extended period and then quickly become dysfuntional collapse and die. Typically growth happens when the wellbeing of the collective is prioritized over the needs, fears, or desires of the individual. Fracturing happens when in response to the community facing challenge or change, and individuals or portions of the community begin to act in ways that offer them comfort and assurance based on memories of past glory and success. Teddy resembles in the description of John the Baptist who comes in from the wilderness with a new message. While John was preparing the way for the new message that was the Gospel of Christ, not every outsider with a new message is to be followed. The patience of God not to do away with creation or humanity even though it is likely what is derserved. Although there is the flood account in Scripture, there have been other times when God has been tempted to do away with nations or communities, yet resisted the temptation. The continued rejection by humanity of God's grace, love and righteousness (desire) is a source of unimaginable pain to God. Because God's love is complete and perfect, the loss and pain God feels when we reject and retaliate are immeasureable. Yet God continues to love. Dysfunctional communities such as cults etc. are based on and grow out of fear of real or perceived threats and challenges facing members. Such fear leads to a desire and need to seek to control or to follow those indviduals and groups who promise stability and control over that which is unknown or unstable, regardless of the cost. The promise of the Gospel is that life does not end in death, collapse and a tomb, but rather continues through the hope and assurance of ressurection to new life.
Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. They examine German concerns over US political influence, the rise of the AfD party, and the fracturing transatlantic relationship amidst widespread economic uncertainty and unpredictability.1933 COLOGNE
Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, joins Michael to tackle the biggest global questions of the moment: Will NATO survive the Trump era? Why Greenland has become a strategic flashpoint in the Arctic—and how climate change is reshaping global power. Stavridis breaks down the roles of China, Russia, Canada, and Europe, weighs in on Trump's fixation with Greenland, and explains why the Arctic may define the next geopolitical era. Plus, an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story involving President Obama, Queen Elizabeth, and a very well-timed martini. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Laurent Lequeu explores a global economy increasingly defined by geopolitical chaos and a transition toward stagflation. He argues that the primary threat to the American empire originates from internal political division rather than external adversaries. To hedge against the reckless behavior of authoritarian governments and the inevitable decline of fiat currencies, Lequeu advocates for the ownership of physical precious metals, which lack counterparty risk. The discussion also highlights a significant global shift as China and Russia consolidate their resource and manufacturing alliance, potentially moving the world’s financial epicenter from New York to Hong Kong by 2032. Investors should seek geographical diversification and tangible assets in anticipation of a fracturing Western order. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Outbound Mexico https://outboundmx.com PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites The Macro Butler https://themacrobutler.com Substack https://themacrobutler.substack.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-lequeu- X https://x.com/TheMacroButler Telegram https://t.me/TheMacroButlerSubstack About Laurent Lequeu Laurent Lequeu is an independent financial consultant and writer of The Macro Butler, which aims to deliver concise yet comprehensive macroeconomic insights that impact global and regional markets, analyzing key indicators and trends to provide actionable and timely investment recommendations to all kind of investors. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine discusses President James Buchanan's January 4, 1861, national fast day, intended to unite a fracturing nation through prayer and repentance. While old-school Presbyterians like Charles Hodge supported this call for divine intervention, the effort largely failed to forestall war. The event highlighted three distinct groups of religious nationalists: conservative Unionists, anti-slavery Republicans viewing slavery as a national sin, and pro-slavery theologians defending the institution on scriptural grounds.1855-65 HENRY WARD BEECHER
SHOW SCHEDULE1-19-20261914 FLAG DAY WITH WILSON, BRYAN, ROOSEVELT Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine discusses President James Buchanan's January 4, 1861, national fast day, intended to unite a fracturing nation through prayer and repentance. While old-school Presbyterians like Charles Hodge supported this call for divine intervention, the effort largely failed to forestall war. The event highlighted three distinct groups of religious nationalists: conservative Unionists, anti-slavery Republicans viewing slavery as a national sin, and pro-slavery theologians defending the institution on scriptural grounds. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine explains that President-elect Lincoln did not view Republicans as overly aggressive, positioning himself as a constitution-respecting centrist rather than a radical. Lincoln opposed slavery's expansion but acknowledged its constitutional protection where it already existed, believing the South was misled by elites and would eventually return to the Union. Ironically, Lincoln and Buchanan, though political opposites, worshiped at the same Washington church, sharing an old-school Presbyterian background. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. In September 1861, Lincoln proclaimed a fast day, carefully avoiding specific references to slavery to maintain political unity. Carwardine details the conflict surrounding General Frémont's unauthorized emancipation order, which Lincoln revoked to prevent losing loyal border states like Kentucky. Consequently, anti-slavery nationalists used the pulpits to criticize Lincoln's caution, demanding the war become an explicit crusade against the "gigantic crime" of slavery rather than just a restoration of the Union. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. The discussion turns to Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens' "Cornerstone Speech," which explicitly defined racial inequality as the Confederacy's foundation, a stance widely condemned in the North. Carwardine notes that despite earlier tensions, Lincoln viewed his fast days as successful, utilizing them and meetings with religious delegations to gauge public sentiment and prepare the ground for eventual emancipation. Lincoln valued these interactions to influence and learn from denominational leaders. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine details the intense political opposition Lincoln faced in 1863 following the Emancipation Proclamation. He highlights Clement Vallandigham, a "Peace Democrat" leader who viewed the war as unwinnable and Lincoln as a "Puritan despot." Carwardine explains that the Democraticcoalition was fractured by religion, specifically between Catholics and Protestants, yet united in opposing the administration. Lincoln ultimately banished Vallandigham to the Confederacy to neutralize his influence. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine discusses James McMaster, the Catholic editor of the Freeman's Journal, characterizing him as an extraordinary polemicist who was imprisoned for his "vituperations" against the war. McMaster argued the war denied the rights of free men and refused to retract his views upon release. The segment also features Samuel "Sunset" Cox, a Democrat who famously attacked New England Puritanism as the source of the nation's meddling and moral extremity. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. The discussion turns to the Union's "low point" in August 1864, where Lincoln expected to lose the election to Democrat George McClellan. Carwardine describes the Democraticcampaign as "brokenbacked" for pairing a general with a peace platform. However, the fall of Atlanta revived Union hopes. Carwardine emphasizes how pastors articulated a "higher cause"—the preservation of a unique republican government—to justify the war's terrible "bloodletting" and sacrifice. Guest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine analyzes the war's conclusion and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, which framed the conflict as divine judgment for the shared offense of slavery. He notes that Lincoln intended a Reconstruction based on charity and "absence of malice," rather than punishment. By 1865, Lincoln's views had evolved to support citizenship for African American veterans, though his assassination left the specific blueprint for the nation's reintegration unfinished and uncertain. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. In 1925, the Tennessee legislature passed the Butler Act, banning the teaching of evolution in public schools. At Robinson's drugstore in Dayton, local booster George Rapier and others recruited 24-year-old science teacher John Scopes to violate the law as a test case to generate publicity for the town. Although Scopes was knowingly guilty, the ACLU backed the defense to challenge the law's constitutionality regarding the separation of church and state. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The ACLU, seeking to defend religious liberty and raise its profile, seized upon the Scopes case. While the board considered prestigious constitutional lawyers, the notorious Clarence Darrowvolunteered his services pro bono because he viewed the Butler Act as bigoted. Despite the ACLU's hesitation regarding Darrow's controversial reputation from the Leopold and Loeb trial, Scopes insisted on having the "street fighter" Darrow defend him against William Jennings Bryan. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Clarence Darrow was a celebrated attorney known for his "downhome" jury appeals and defense of the marginalized. Mentored by progressive John Altgeld, Darrow built a reputation defending labor unions, socialists like Eugene Debs, and the poor against powerful corporations. However, his career suffered a "bad patch" following the McNamara brothers' bombing case in Los Angeles, where Darrow himself faced trials for allegedly bribing a juror, leaving him with a checkered reputation. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan joined the prosecution to revive his political career and defend fundamentalism. Famous for his populist "Cross of Gold" speech, Bryan had become rigid in his views, advocating for prohibition and a literal reading of the Bible. He viewed the trial as a platform to combat the theory of evolution, which he believed deprived children of a moral center and denied the miracles of creation. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Fundamentalist Judge John T. Raulston presided over the trial, enjoying the publicity brought by loudspeakers and radio coverage. The defense included civil liberties lawyer Arthur Garfield Hayes, a secular Jew, serving as a constitutional anchor. Meanwhile, William Jennings Bryan arrived as a celebrity in a pith helmet, though Scopes noted Bryan ignored his own diabetes by overeating at dinner, revealing a disconnect between his fundamentalist beliefs and medical science. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The defense suffered a major setback when the judge ruled that their scientific experts could not testify before the jury, forcing them to read affidavits into the record instead. H.L. Mencken, the acerbic journalist who dubbed the event the "Monkey Trial," covered the proceedings. Sympathetic to Darrow and critical of Bryan's "fanatic" views, Mencken influenced public perception, though the jury remained shielded from the scientific evidence the defense hoped to present. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. During a stifling heatwave, the trial moved outdoors where Darrow executed a shocking maneuver by calling prosecutor William Jennings Bryan to the witness stand. Darrow interrogated Bryan on his literal interpretation of the Bible, questioning stories like Jonah and the whale. Bryan faltered, admitting creation "days" might be metaphorical periods, which undermined his fundamentalist position and allowed Darrow to humiliate him regarding his knowledge of history, geology, and world religions. Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The trial ended abruptly with a guilty verdict, denying Bryan his closing speech; he died days later, likely due to heat, stress, and diabetes. John Scopes eventually became a geologist and lived a reclusive life, refusing to exploit his fame. Darrow's later career fluctuated, including a controversial defense in the racially charged Massie trial in Hawaii, before his death in 1938, leaving behind a complex legacy beyond the "Inherit the Wind" narrative.
The Intellectual Factions of the "New Right". Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Peter Berkowitz outlines the fracturing of the "New Right" into factions like national conservatives and post-liberals. Referencing Laura K. Field's book, Furious Minds, he notes these groups often reject Lockean principles in the Declaration of Independence. However, he distinguishes these intellectuals from typical, non-ideological Trump voters.1929 HOOVER INAURUAL
Hi, and welcome to The Long View. I'm Dan Lefkovitz, strategist for Morningstar Indexes. In this episode, we'll share some of our favorite clips from 2025 interviews with portfolio managers, economists, and investment researchers. It's a companion to Christine Benz's “Best Of” episode featuring highlights from conversations with financial planners, advisors, and retirement researchers. We'll begin with some prescient words from Hendrik du Toit, co-founder of global investment manager, Ninety One, who spoke to Christine Benz and me at the start of the year from Cape Town, South Africa. Hendrik talked about the appeal of emerging-markets investments, both debt and equity, asset classes that went on to have good years in 2025.“Hendrik du Toit: ‘Small Things Can Make a Big Difference,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Jan. 21, 2025.“Cliff Asness: ‘The Problem Was Never Beta. The Problem Was Paying Alpha Fees for Beta,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 29, 2025.“Vincent Montemaggiore: ‘The Two Best Defenses Against Tariffs Are a High-Gross Profit Margin and Pricing Power,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, April 15, 2025.“Louis-Vincent Gave: ‘The Future Is Being Built Over There,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Feb. 25, 2025.“Jason Zweig: Revisiting ‘The Intelligent Investor,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 27, 2025.“Mike Pyle: Looking for Uncorrelated Sources of Return,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 14, 2025.“Neal Shearing: The World Isn't Deglobalizing; It's Fracturing,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Aug. 26, 2025.“Sudarshan Murthy: ‘These Countries Are in Much Better Shape Than They Were 10 Years Back,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, March 25, 2025.“Joe Davis: How to Capitalize on ‘Megatrends,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 2, 2025.“Callie Cox: A Student Teacher of Financial Markets,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 11, 2025.“Brian Selmo: ‘Winning by Not Losing,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 15, 2025.“Daniel Rasmussen: ‘Be Very Wary of Illiquid Asset Classes,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 6, 2025.“Eric Jacobson: The Entire Face of the Bond Market Has Changed,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Nov. 25, 2025.“Barry Ritholtz: ‘How Not to Invest,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 7, 2025.“John Rekenthaler: ‘The House Is With You When You're Investing,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Jan. 28, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's episode breaks down one of the most contentious FOMC meetings in nearly a decade. A deeply divided Fed delivered a rate cut that may also mark the end of the cutting cycle, with multiple dissents on both the dovish and hawkish sides and an unusually fractured dot plot. The conversation explores what the dissents reveal about competing inflation and labor-market risks, why Powell says the Fed is effectively flying blind without fresh BLS data, and how alternative data is shaping the debate. It also examines the quiet but significant shift in balance-sheet policy, as the Fed ends QT and begins reserve management purchases that many see as “QE that isn't QE,” and what this hawkish cut, baby QE, and a broken consensus mean for markets heading into an increasingly uncertain 2026 outlook.
Fragmentation in Yemen: The Southern Transitional Council Advances: Colleagues Bridget Tumi and Bill Roggio report that the civil war in Yemen is fracturing further as the Southern Transitional Council, which advocates for southern secession, advances into eastern governorates to secure territory and combat smuggling; this move has heightened tensions within the anti-Houthi coalition, as the STC is backed by the UAE while other government factions are supported by Saudi Arabia, weakening the collective effort against the Houthis who control thYEMEN800 e capital Sanaa and maintain ambitions to conquer the entire country. 1800 YEMEN
Nicolle Wallace covers Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's break from Donald Trump as well as the consequences she's faced, such as death threats and targeted Truth Social posts, because of her decision to separate from the MAGA movement.Later, Tim Miller, David Frum, and Maya Wiley join Nicolle to discuss the frequency with which Donald Trump has been falling asleep in his public appearances. Finally, Jacob Soboroff joins the program to provide an update on the story of a young woman who was deported back to Honduras. She was arrested at the airport right before boarding a flight on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My guest today is Victor Davis Hanson, a classicist, military historian, and senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution. Victor is one of the most articulate defenders of Donald Trump, and one of the few people willing to explain why millions of Americans still see him as a necessary corrective rather than a danger. We talk about how his years farming in California shaped his politics, how “lawfare” now cuts both ways, and why so many conservatives feel the system has turned against them. We also dive into the strange new revisionism spreading on the American right—from the claim that Churchill “started” World War II, to the idea that the Nazis killed millions by accident—and why Tucker Carlson has begun platforming the people pushing those ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Brandon Tatum about his reaction to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk; his frustration with conspiracy theories targeting Charlie's family, Erica, and Turning Point USA; his emotional struggle to honor Charlie's legacy while resisting calls for revenge; the backlash he faces from both the left and some on the right; his passionate defense of Israel during his viral debate with Dave Smith on Piers Morgan Uncensored, his concerns about deep divisions within the MAGA movement and the right as conspiracy theories, antisemitism, and infighting escalate after Charlie Kirk's death; the collapse of policing in blue cities like Chicago, Portland, and San Francisco and how failed sanctuary city and soft-on-crime policies devastate communities; the majority of black Americans actually wanting more police and safer neighborhoods despite politicians weaponizing race and white guilt; the quiet shift of black voters realizing their conservative values and becoming “activated” to vote Republican and support leaders like Donald Trump; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Subscribe to Dave's Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/tygfO Buy tickets to see Dave Rubin Live here: https://daverubin.com/events/ October 18 - Melbourne, Australia - TBA October 21 - Sydney, Australia - TBA October 27 - Brisbane, Australia - TBA