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Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-11-2-26Mary Kissel discusses North Korea's transformation into a critical military supplier for Russia's war in Ukraine, providing ballistic missiles and thousands of combat troops. This collaboration integrates Pyongyang into an "axis of tyranny" alongside Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran to challenge the West and NATO. Kissel notes that the Kim regime's involvement stems from a desire for cash, a need to demonstrate missile capabilities, and a shared goal of weakening U.S.global influence. This development highlights the long-term failure of U.S. diplomacy to prevent North Korean nuclear proliferation and serves as a warning regarding Iran. (1)Jonathan Schanzer addresses the mysterious absence of Iran's Supreme Leader and the resulting tightening grip of the IRGC on the government. The regime is characterized as sclerotic, relying on aging hardliners with "blood on their hands" to maintain power. Meanwhile, the Houthis have escalated attacks in the Red Sea, targeting Saudi infrastructure and shipping ports like Mocha and Jazan. Schanzer argues this is a strategic move by Iran to shut down trade on both sides of the Arabian Peninsula, exploiting a lack of unity between competitive regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. (2)Liz Peek analyzes the surprisingly vigorous U.S. economy, where consumer spending and small business optimism remain high despite elevated oil prices and stagnant job growth. While the Fed weighs interest rate hikes to curb inflation, a "wealth effect" from the stock market continues to buoy the economy. Politically, Peek highlights a "civil war" within the Democratic Party, where "revolutionary" candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are challenging the establishment in key swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin. These far-left candidates struggle with electability among moderate voters in general elections. (3)Joseph Sternberg observes that the current midterm cycle has become an "election about nothing," with both parties failing to articulate clear policy agendas. He argues that Congress has outsourced its constitutional authority to the executive branch and regulatory agencies, losing the habit of legislating. This vacuum is being filled by "celebrity influencers" from the MAGA and DSA factions who prioritize social media attention over governing. Consequently, critical issues like Social Security reform and fiscal reality are being ignored until an inevitable crisis forces congressional action. (4)Gregory Copley evaluates the new "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, which aims to counter Iranian influence despite mutual distrust among the members. The discussion also explores the massive transformation of global trade routes, including China's "Ice Silk Road" through the Arctic and Russia's International North-South Transport Corridor. Copley notes that these routes aim to bypass vulnerable maritime choke points like the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, he provides a report on King Charles III's summer activities and public engagements in Scotland. (5)Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's shift toward "socialism on the right," evidenced by the government taking ownership stakes in private companies like Intel. Often justified by national security, these interventions mirror European state-owned enterprise models that historically burden taxpayers and distort market competition. De Rugy argues that such moves make private companies hostage to government dictates, such as labor or diversity requirements. By adopting policies championed by far-left senators like Bernie Sanders, the administration risks damaging long-term economic efficiency and creating a "state enterprise" system similar to China's. (6)Ahmad Sharawi explains that Russia has secured its military foothold in Syria through a new memorandum of understanding with the Al-Shara government. Russia will maintain access to vital maritime and aerial bases for its operations in the Mediterranean and Africa, while Syria remains dependent on Russian grain and energy. Sharawi notes that the U.S. appears to be losing diplomatic leverage by removing sanctions without obtaining counterterrorism concessions or progress in neutralizing ISIS. The new Syrian administration is successfully playing major powers against each other to maintain domestic stability and maximize international benefits. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio discuss the "Board of Peace" plan for post-war Gaza, which proposes a civilian Palestinian government overseen by international forces. A significant impasse remains: Israel refuses to withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, while Hamas has endorsed the plan, likely hoping its allies—Turkey and Qatar—will oversee the verification process. The discussion reveals that Gaza's tunnel network is more extensive than previously believed, with only 40–50% cleared after years of war. One proposed solution to prevent Hamas from regrouping is filling the remaining tunnels with cement. (8)Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, a Rhodes Scholar supported by the far-left DSA. El-Sayed's primary victory over the Democratic establishment highlights the growing influence of "woke" ideology in college towns. While El-Sayed attempts to pivot to the center for the general election, his lack of a public voting record makes his true agenda difficult to pin down. McCotter suggests the race will test whether voters will reject the "Jacobin" manifestations of cancel culture and extreme progressive policies in favor of a more traditional candidate. (9)All nine files this time, with Gregory Copley in place at (5).

Ahmad Sharawi explains that Russia has secured its military foothold in Syria through a new memorandum of understanding with the Al-Shara government. Russia will maintain access to vital maritime and aerial bases for its operations in the Mediterranean and Africa, while Syria remains dependent on Russian grain and energy. Sharawi notes that the U.S. appears to be losing diplomatic leverage by removing sanctions without obtaining counterterrorism concessions or progress in neutralizing ISIS. The new Syrian administration is successfully playing major powers against each other to maintain domestic stability and maximize international benefits. (7)

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Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Returning guest, Dr. David Schenker, a professor of classics at Mizzou, returns for a 6-year catch up! At the time of this recording, he had just taught his final formal class after 35 years at the University of Missouri. Luckily, he will continue working through delivering occasional lectures, committee work, and Greek reading. In today's episode, he discusses shifting from “Classical Tradition” to “Classical Reception,” and updates us on his cross-listed course, “Black Dionysus: Greek Tragedy in Africa and the African Diaspora.” The conversation also covers curriculum debates, Emily Wilson's campus visit to Mizzou, reactions to Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey trailer, AI in teaching, and department restructuring. Lastly, he provided insight into the “Schenkerthon” retirement event held in honour of his retirement and his hopes for his departmental legacy and other retirement plans. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Bluesky, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Originally recorded May 7, 2026.Learn more about Dr. Schenker: https://car.missouri.edu/people/schenker Listen to his first AOH episode: https://www.ozymandiasproject.com/podcast/episode/37933cbe/episode-2-dr-david-schenker Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring Legends of Sickle Cell episode of Cheat Codes, Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with Dr. Miguel Abboud, a global leader whose work has shaped modern sickle cell care for decades. Dr. Abboud shares the pivotal patient stories that guided his career, his groundbreaking contributions to transplantation, acute chest syndrome research, and stroke prevention, and the international perspective he brings from working across Lebanon, the United States, Africa, and India. He reflects on the mentors who influenced him, the ongoing challenges of access to care worldwide, and the urgent need to expand treatments to low- and middle-income countries. This is a powerful conversation with a true pioneer whose impact continues to guide the future of sickle cell medicine. SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell community.   Join an inclusive community and build connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising on Instagram.

On this episode of Stashhouse: Wagner's leftover mercenaries are running a tramadol empire in the heart of Africa, while in Monaco a bomb takes out a Ukrainian tycoon, then someone takes out the assassin. Grenades, the mob, and Japanese food: an Israeli underworld war is being waged on the country's biggest sushi chain. Plus updates on friends of the show Kaz Hamad and Lawrence Bishnoi, two men proving you can run a thriving criminal empire from a prison cell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are at ShotIQ Headquarters hanging out with Joel Turner. In this episode we discuss shooting high pressure arrows using our experiences in Africa and my recent doe kill to guide the conversation. We also discuss a new product launching this fall that will shake up the Traditional Community, Joel's NFAA Field Nationals win and much more.  This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show at this time, so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ! Shop all Quivers and Gear: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com The Push Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepusharchery/ The Push Archery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepusharchery

"One day is a mental marathon, and so it is very difficult for the brain to be the best version of itself for everything. You don't have to be— your average is good for average experiences. Your best is needed for your most important experiences." —Dr. Izzy Justice The 10 Hertz brain state is the frequency neuroscientist Dr. Izzy Justice says separates your best decisions from your worst ones — and it's hiding in plain sight, 10 to 20 seconds away at any moment. After running more than 18,000 wireless EEG brain scans on everyone from NBA players to executives to trauma survivors, Dr. Justice discovered that peak focus, deep empathy, and total presence all cluster around the same low-noise brainwave frequency: roughly 10 Hertz. In this conversation with host Justine Reichman, Dr. Justice explains why wireless EEG technology changed how we understand the brain, how trauma physically "polarizes" specific neurons decades after the event, and why the fix isn't suppressing the memory but giving it a final chapter. He also walks through three practical neurohacks — techniques that take seconds, require no equipment, and can be used mid-conversation, mid-pitch, or mid-panic. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt foggy under pressure, reactive in a stressful moment, or unsure why their body remembers things their mind has tried to forget. Key Takeaways: Peak human performance and full sensory presence both happen near 10 Hertz, a measurably low-noise brain frequency — not a mindset or personality trait. Trauma creates highly "polarized" neurons that stay dormant until a matching sound, smell, or sensation reactivates them, sometimes decades later. You don't need to be your best self all day — reserving these techniques for one or two high-stakes moments daily is enough. The 10-10 technique (count fast to 10, then slow back to one) shifts brain state in about 20 seconds using nothing but your mind. The palm-tap technique and 4-2-8 breathing pattern each take 10 to 20 seconds and can be done anywhere, anytime. Healing trauma isn't about erasing the memory — it's about writing a final chapter where the experience serves a purpose. Listen to the full conversation and subscribe to Essential Ingredients so you never miss an episode:  https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Ingredients-Podcast  Meet Izzy:  Dr. Izzy Justice is the Chief Neuroscience Officer at Neuro580, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of human performance, sports psychology, and mental training. As a pioneering Sports Neuroscientist, he has certified over 300 coaches worldwide and has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports, many of whom have gone on to win Major Championships and Olympic Medals. Dr. Justice is the creator of Neurohacks-rapid, science-backed techniques that remove mental distractions, boost focus under pressure, and help athletes access the flow state in real time. With over 18,000 EEG-based functional brain scans conducted during live performance, he brings unmatched insight into golf neuroscience, mental toughness, and brainwave management for peak performance. As a consultant and executive coach, Dr. Justice has helped over 30 CEOs and dozens of Chief People Officers unlock leadership mindset, drive business performance, and build cultures of resilience through neuroscience. From Zambia, Africa, and based in the U.S. for the past 40 years, Dr. Justice is the Best-Selling Author of 10 Books, including his latest, Your Brain Swings Every Club (Foreword by Brad Faxon), which bridges the gap between golf focus techniques, emotional control, and personal mastery. Website LinkedIn Instagram  X YouTube Connet with Neuro580:  Website LinkedIn Instagram  TikTok Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:03 Meet Dr. Izzy Justice: From Boardroom to Brainwaves 04:10 How Wireless EEG Technology Changed Brain Science 08:32 Redefining Trauma as a Neuroscience Problem 14:03 The Mothers Who Turned Grief Into Purpose 19:55 The 10 Hertz Scale: Why Less Brain Noise Wins 28:22 The 10-10 Neurohack for Instant Focus 30:26 The Palm Tap: A 15-Second Calm Reset 33:00 The 4-2-8 Breathing Technique 41:10 What We'll Understand About the Brain Next 42:45 Key Takeaway: Longevity Starts With Your Brain  Resources:  Book Life Explained: Chasing 10Hz by Dr. Izzy Justice  THE PRIMES  ✨ You're more capable than you have ever been, and somehow more invisible than ever. You keep handing out advice you do not take yourself. You keep saying 'after this next thing' to your own life, and the people around you have no idea because, from the outside, everything looks fine— that is exactly what The Primes was built for.

“I just knew that I wanted to be a mega superstar and I didn't know how…I feel like Africa chose me before I even chose Africa, and I feel music chose me before I chose music.”Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to Nigerian singer and songwriter Yemi Alade about becoming one of Africa's biggest music stars and a trailblazer who has helped take Afrobeats to the world.Alade has collaborated with artists including Beyoncé and became the first female African Afrobeats artist to surpass 100 million views on a single music video. She's now touring the continent to promote her latest album. Alade reflects on the challenges women face in Africa's music industry, myths around success and some of the difficulties she's faced touring on a Nigerian passport.Thank you to the Focus on Africa team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Thuli Zuma, executive producers of South Africa Netflix hit ‘The Polygamist', legendary musician Paul McCartney, and ballet star Carlos Acosta. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Cordelia Hemming Editor: Damon Rose(Image: Yemi Alade. Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear from the legendary Griot, Professor James Small, as he returns to our classroom this Monday morning! Fresh off his transformative journey to Africa, Professor Small will share powerful firsthand insights and reveal how our African ancestors were the original architects of human civilization. Discover the profound significance of "Africa" and "African," and gain a new perspective on our shared global heritage. Kicking off the program, acclaimed political blogger Brandon will tackle one of the most urgent questions in American politics: Can the Democratic Party bridge its divide with progressives, or will this rift undermine their chances in the critical midterm elections?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special 9-week series, listeners will hear from three different groups—GenX paired with Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers with a mix of the Silent Generation. Their conversations cover a variety of topics including technology, unity in the Church, racism, and parenting. Grouped by similar ages, these 12 individuals share their unique views, opinions, and convictions based on their generational upbringing and views of the world. Ranging from ages 16 to 81, we're covering 5 different generations with 16 different guests.In this episode, our Millennials and Gen-X group share their views on parenting, spanking, the necessity of a college education, what motivates them to determine a career, and whether our society has an unhealthy disposition toward safety. Our guests also have a little fun with music—can they identify the artists of popular songs from the other generations? Bios of our Millennial and Gen-X contributors: Amy AldermanAmy Alderman is a Mortgage Loan Closer at the best credit union in the state. She has been married to Dick Alderman for 20 years, and together they have two daughters, Abigail and Audrey. The Aldermans have been part of the Seacoast family for over 15 years. In her free time, Amy loves building puzzles — especially on Saturdays with her mom. She is deeply passionate about Biblical literacy and has been leading a women's Bible study since 2009.David SchirduanDavid Schirduan is a software engineer by day and a game designer by night, with an emotionally needy dog named Ori. He has attended Seacoast for over five years. In his free time, David reads sci-fi and fantasy novels in between rounds of video games. He also runs a small publishing company with eight books and counting. David once lived on a ship in Africa for over a year, and at age 35 made the bold decision to purchase his first-ever pair of sneakers — prior to that, it was strictly flip flops or dress shoes. He is believed to be the only David Schirduan on the planet. The others died under mysterious circumstances.Sean ScapellatoSean Scapellato is a former English and writing teacher who now practices law full-time — his former students having gotten old enough to make that transition feel right. He has been married to his extraordinary wife, Sara, for 33 years and has been attending Seacoast for over 25 years. They have two great kids, Nick and Maggie, ensuring the Scapellato name lives on. An avid reader and writer, Sean hopes one day to write thrillers. He is finally over his obsession with being a fusion drummer, and everyone in his life is grateful.Harmony ButlerHarmony Butler is a Veterinary Practice Coach who has been married to Myron Butler for going on 17 years. They have two kids, ages almost 20 and 12, and have been part of the Seacoast family since 2019. In her free time, Harmony loves watching movies, spending time with family, building her book collection, and being out in nature. She is passionate about singing, coaching, and veterinary medicine, and coaches businesses across nearly every state in the country. Harmony served in the military and enlisted at age 17. A lifelong vegetarian, she will — on rare and glorious occasions — give in to a craving for a Gwantley's chicken hot dog, without a shred of guilt. Before YouTube changed everything, she appeared in a local commercial that aired regularly in the early 2000s, teaching others to be an example of virtue.Seacoast Podcast is now on InstagramBe a Patron of the podcast We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

African soccer journalist Ali Howorth stops by SDH AM to look at how the 2026 WAFCON tourney got to an unlikely final four- that starts tomorrow...Ali breaks down the state of play and the growth on the African continent

The Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe is one of the natural wonders of the world. It's also one of Africa's great tourist attractions. As both countries seek to grow the tourism economy, there's been a push to develop land around the Falls. But as Isa Jacobson reports from Zambia, it's led to fears for the preservation of the World Heritage Site, and warnings that the loss of land will exacerbate a deadly conflict between local people and wildlife.Presenter: Isa Jacobson Producer: Alex Last Sound Mix: Neil Churchill Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Series Editor: Penny Murphy

Most people plan an African safari without realizing the Indian Ocean is right there. We've now added a beach stay to our safari, where we checked out both Diani Beach in Kenya and Zanzibar and we are here to say we think it's an excellent idea before heading home. In this episode, we introduce you to Diani Beach, Kenya, compare it honestly with Zanzibar, and help you decide which one might be the best fit for the end of your safari trip. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. What We Cover in This Epsiode Why you should consider adding a few days at the beach to your safari. The journey home from East Africa can be brutal, and after a week of 5 am game drives, you may not be as rested as you think. We make the case for four or five extra days in one of these locations and explain why it's a lot easier to pull off than most people assume. (We went from a morning game drive in the Maasai Mara to sitting on a beach by that same afternoon.) Diani Beach: the one you probably haven't heard of is on the Kenyan coast, south of Mombasa, and it's quieter, more local, and considerably less expensive than Zanzibar. We stayed at Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel, a 20-room property right on the beach. Our honest review: what it delivers, what it doesn't, and who it's perfect for. Other Diani options worth knowing. We also visited the Sands at Nomad and the very unique Chale Island Resort, where the tide determines how you arrive. At low tide, a tractor pulls you across. We'll explain. Zanzibar vs. Diani: the real comparison. Beach quality, water clarity, activities, food, vibe, beach vendors, getting around, and the price difference that genuinely surprised us. (The food and drink total for four nights in Diani will raise your eyebrows.) Matching the destination to the traveler. Honeymooners, luxury seekers, budget travelers, first-time visitors to Africa, families. We go through them all and tell you which destination fits which traveler, without preparing our answers in advance. Here are our Quick Tips No extra visa needed for Diani if you're already on a Kenya safari since you're still in Kenya Zanzibar requires a Tanzania visa plus their own mandatory travel insurance (~$45/person) — factor that into the total cost Getting around Diani: tuk-tuks during the day, Uber at night — your hotel can call a trusted one At both destinations, tides are dramatic and affect where you can walk and when excursions run. If you want to buy from beach vendors, ask for exactly what you want since custom is often on the table Resources Episode 183 — our full Zanzibar episode (Turaco Nungwi Beach Resort, the Dream Dhow, Stone Town, and the mandatory insurance explained): listen before this one Dream Dhow snorkeling trip near Mnemba Island Kenya Group Safari, June 2027 — we're leading a small group, vehicles capped at 3–4 guests: sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/safari-group-trip Plan your trip: sunshinetravelersexperiences.com More Resources & Links: Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel Resources Don't waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

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In Session 335 of In Class With Carr, we continue Black August during our annual study tour of Kemet [Ancient Egypt] and the Nile Valley. Following pathways of liberatory intellectual work of previous generations of Africans engaged in Global Black Study helps us to resist current efforts to disrupt deeper collective study as well as to attempt to privatize and commodify broad access to information. Studying Kemet is a foundational element of the broader work of liberating Black people and all humanity from all forms of oppression.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our darkest moments we often forget that God is still present. Our faith is a continuous journey where sometimes we feel His presence, while other times we feel like He is nowhere near us. Musician Kathy Troccoli is all too familiar with the ups and downs one can experience while living out a life of faith. Her father discovered her singing voice as a child, but in her 20s she realized her voice was a spiritual gift from God. Ever since, she's been through trials that have deeply tested her and strengthened her relationship with the Lord. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins as they learn what it really means to live with an unshakable faith during this God Hears Her conversation.  Guest Bio: Kathy Troccoli is more than an award-winning artist—she is a woman with a deep passion to touch hearts with love, comfort and the transforming power of God. With 25 recordings, 18 No. 1 radio hits, 2 Grammy nominations, 19 Dove Award nominations, and 2 Dove Awards, her voice has become a powerful instrument of encouragement across generations. Her influence has also reached beyond Christian music, including the chart-topping hit Everything Changes and a Top 10 single with the legendary Beach Boys, I Can Hear Music. Kathy has traveled the globe, from serving on mission fields in Africa, China, India, and Central America to performing before thousands and she brings the same heartfelt passion to both.   Notes and Quotes:  “I always had this yearning and feeling like there's something missing. And I didn't know until I met the Lord that it was Him. Even at 6 years old, He was wooing me to ask, ‘What's beyond the beyond?'” —Kathy Troccoli  “And the Holy Spirit said, ‘Just keep looking at my Son.'” —Kathy Troccoli  “If you don't go back to the foundation of who you are and Whose you are, you're going to emote from a place that's not God, you're going to speak from a place that's not God, you're going to think from a place that's not God, you're going to treat people from a place that's not God. But if you stay under that Light, He will guide you. He promises to.” —Kathy Troccoli   “Look at God in the circumstance and not just the circumstance.” —Kathy Troccoli  “This life can be torturous. What He said was ‘I will be with you.' And I trust that.” —Kathy Troccoli  “There was a part of me that couldn't deny who I knew Jesus to be.” —Kathy Troccoli  “What He's asked us to do is to leave everything and follow Him. The first thing we must do is keep our hearts open every day.” —Kathy Troccoli  “Darkness is not dark to God, it's dark to you. Darkness is not dark to God, He is there. Keep praying, keep your heart open, and you will see Him and hear Him. I promise, but most of all, He promises.” —Kathy Troccoli  Related Episodes:  GHH Ep 60 – Becoming a Woman of Moxie with Julie Richardson: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/becoming-a-woman-with-moxie/ GHH Ep 148 – The Journey of Unshakable Moxie with Julie Richardson: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/the-journey-of-unshakable-moxie/ GHH Ep 149 – Accepting Moxie with Toni Collier: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/accepting-moxie/ GHH Ep 150 – The Meaning of Moxie with Moriah Smallbone: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/the-meaning-of-moxie/  Links:  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/sign-up-ghh  Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM Unshakable Moxie Season 2 Docuseries: https://go.odb.org/ghh-moxie  Unshakable Moxie Season 2 Bible Study: https://go.odb.org/ghh-unshakable-moxie Kathy Troccoli: https://kathytroccoli.com/ 

Martha Jenkins, President of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), discusses the vital power of grassroots activism and why "the world is run by those who show up." From answering a newspaper classified ad in 1994 to leading thousands of conservative women across the nation, she shares her own personal journey and explains why face-to-face conversations and door-knocking remain the most effective tools for political change. Bring on the Stupid: Katy Perry gets stuck inside a giant inflatable water bottle during a crowd-surfing stunt, and an official U.S. government conference map accidentally mislabels every single country in Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dimitri and Khalid answer questions from the Grotto of Truth discord, including: western intelligence intrigues in Africa, how to critically research primary sources and whether knowledge is an op, the origins of HIV, the varying susness of Lex Fridman, Shostakovich, Jon Ronson, A Course In Miracles, and more… For access to weekly premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

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BEST OF: It goes without saying that War is Peace, especially when the President of Peace continually threatens war or supports the same indirectly: from Gaza to Venezuela and now Nigeria. The President posted this threat to Nigeria over the Halloween weekend: “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,' to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians!” Notice that he is not talking about protecting American citizens, but a random diverse group of Christians. In response, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responded: “Yes sir… The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.”https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/01/politics/trump-pentagon-nigeria-actionAside from this grandiose posturing on social media the entire production is grotesquely hypocritical for several reasons. Just a few weeks ago, a gunman in north-west Nigeria stormed a Mosque and shot 17 worshipers. Muazu, Katsina state's commissioner for internal security, said the attack occurred during morning prayers and that the gunmen shot "sporadically". Muazu said the local government "reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives.”https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkz8345jl0o.ampA 2017 story from Amnesty International recounted how “The Nigerian authorities must ensure justice, truth and reparation over the military's unlawful killing of more than 350 Shi'a Muslims in the northern city of Zaria in December 2015… Between 12 and 14 December 2015, Nigerian security forces killed hundreds of civilians, some of them supporters of the IMN – including men, women and children – and arrested more than 200 following a Shi'a Muslim protest.”https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/press-release/2017/12/nigeria-families-of-hundreds-of-shia-muslims-killed-in-zaria-still-await-justice/In other words, Muslims are being killed too. Let's take an even deeper look at Nigeria.According to a 2024 report from “The Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa,” there have been 11,000 incidents of extreme violence from October 2019 through September of 2023. The violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks. The total number includes civilian deaths, terror group deaths, and Nigerian Armed Forces deaths. Of the total deaths, 30,880 were civilians. Of the civilians, at least 16,769 Christians were killed, 6,235 Muslims were killed and 154 adherents of traditional African religions were killed. The religions of 7,722 victims are unknown.The report says further: “The ratio of Christians to Muslims killed rises significantly when the religious composition of the states is taken into consideration. Looking at the overall numbers, the ratio of Christians to Muslims killed was 2.7:1; the ratio of Christians to Muslims abducted was 1.4:1. However, when taking into account the relative sizes of the Christian and Muslim populations within the different states, the ratio of Christians to Muslims killed increases to 6.5:1, and the ratio of Christians to Muslims abducted to 5.1:1.”“Fulani Ethnic Militia are targeting Christian populations, while Muslims also suffer severely at their hands,” the Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam, another analyst for The Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa, said in a statement.https://ewtn.co.uk/article-56000-killed-in-nigerias-ethnic-and-religious-violence-christians-disproportionately-affected/https://orfa.africa/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/26082024-ORFA-4-YEARS-REPORT.pdfSure, Christians are being targeted, but so are Muslims. But in both cases, religion is not the driving factor behind the attacks and killings in Nigeria. According to the French Institute for Research in Africa, Nigeria:“The notion that religious violence in Nigeria is always characterized by conflicts between religions (Muslims versus Christians) is too simplistic. This study shows that between June 2006 and May 2014 the frequency of violent death incidents involving Islamic groups against Islamic groups is 60, a figure higher than 57, which is the frequency of violent death incidents involving Islamic groups against Christian groups or churches within the same period. A second major point in this paper is that violence involving religious groups is not always caused by religious issues. This explains why the frequency of violent death incidents involving Islamic groups against Christian groups or churches due to non-religious issues is as high as 42 between June 2006 and May 2014. Thirdly, it remains inconclusive whether or not more Muslims than Christians (or vice versa) are killed because of violence in general in Nigeria. Finally, the Western media frames violence in Nigeria as being mainly inter-religious, while lethal incidents involving Islamic groups against Islamic groups are largely under-reported.”https://books.openedition.org/ifra/1935?lang=enSaying that only Christians are being targeted is ignorant and or disingenuous and dangerous. It's like Democrats saying that a black man being arrested for robbing a store is only being arrested because of the color of his skin. Maybe he's been arrested because he committed a crime. Saying that Christians are being targeted because of their religion neglects to mention the context that thousands of others are also being killed, and that the violence is primarily a byproduct of a broken system and war. A US State Department report from 2023, “Report on International Religious Freedom: Nigeria” noted “the killings were not related to religion but were the activities of ‘uninformed people'.” The same report also found and stated explicitly:“According to government security services, NGOs, media, academic, and other observers, the level of violence driven by rising criminality again continued to worsen during the year. Because issues of religion, ethnicity, land and resource competition, and criminality are often closely linked, it was difficult to categorize many incidents as being solely, or even primarily, based on religious identity.”https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-report-on-international-religious-freedom/nigeria/Now let's take a deeper look at Israel's actions.Just as many Christians are killed in Nigeria over farmland, Israeli settler have been slaughtering Palestinian farmers, with no mention of their religion made in the news, for over half a century. A recent AP article confirmed with video evidence that Israeli terrorists beat farmers during the recent olive harvest in the West Bank. https://apnews.com/article/israel-settlers-west-bank-attack-annexation-1e9cbd6af6ea502fbfca5d9ffe949b0bFather Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of the Church of Christ the Redeemer in Taybeh, told ACI MENA: “The town, which the Gospel of John (11:54) refers to as ‘Ephraim' — the place Jesus withdrew to before his passion — is no longer safe for its people today… We do not live in peace but in daily fear and siege.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/265035/priest-warns-christian-town-of-taybe-in-holy-land-no-longer-safe-amid-settler-attacksIn July 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country "deeply regrets that a stray ammunition" hit Gaza's only Catholic Church. A few weeks before Israeli forces assaulted Christians in Jerusalem on holy Saturday at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8ge7vllw9o.amphttps://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-assault-christians-jerusalem-holy-saturdayIn 2024, Israel bombed a Catholic Church in Lebanon, Saint George's, destroying the offices of the parish and the residence of the local priest. They even slaughtered the rescue team.https://zenit.org/2024/10/11/israel-bombs-catholic-church-in-lebanon-and-attacks-un-blue-helmets/#google_vignetteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.Thank you for supporting independent, unbiased inquiry into the mysteries of our world.

Episode 234 with Madelaine Fourie, General Brand Manager at Sappi Verve, a business operating at the intersection of forestry, sustainable materials and global fashion value chains. Sappi Verve produces dissolving wood pulp from woodfibre, an essential raw material used to manufacture fibres such as viscose and lyocell that ultimately become the fabrics found in everyday clothing. From its forestry and manufacturing base in South Africa, Sappi forms part of a global textile supply chain that connects African natural resources with fashion markets around the world.In this episode, Madelaine explains the hidden journey behind many of the clothes we wear and why the fashion supply chain often begins in a forest plantation rather than a factory or retail store. She explores how wood grown in South Africa is transformed into dissolving wood pulp before being exported, converted into fibre, spun into yarn and eventually manufactured into clothing. The conversation examines whether Africa can capture more value from this process by developing stronger local and regional manufacturing capabilities rather than remaining primarily at the beginning of global value chains.Madelaine also explores how rising expectations around sustainability, traceability and transparency are reshaping the global fashion industry. As consumers and regulators demand greater evidence about where materials originate and how products are manufactured, she explains why traceability is becoming increasingly important and how developments such as digital product passports could create new expectations for businesses throughout the supply chain.What We Discuss With MadelaineCould the clothes in your wardrobe actually begin their journey in an African forest?Why does Africa supply materials to global fashion brands while capturing only a fraction of the value created from them?Could Africa build a fashion value chain that takes products from forest plantations all the way to finished clothing?Is sustainable fashion an overlooked industrialisation opportunity for Africa?What would it take for Africa to turn its natural resources into more factories, higher value exports and better jobs?Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Cascador Is Helping Africa's Growth Stage Businesses Navigate the "Messy Middle"? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with MadelaineLinkedIn - Madelaine Fourie and SappiMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

In Lagos, a vast patch of scrubland is being imagined as the future home of Kebulania: an ambitious African film city on the edge of Nigeria's biggest metropolis, and one of the centres of Nollywood, the country's multi-billion dollar film industry. Nigerian journalist Samuel Okocha follows the project in its earliest, most uncertain days – when the vision is big, but the buildings are yet to rise. At the proposed site, he joins community members, contractors and staff from Del-York Creative Arts, a Nigerian conglomerate film and media training company, as traditional leaders offer prayers and blessings.

Episode 183 of the Tavern Podcast with host Mike features Sam Mickles of Irrelephant Brewing. Listen for Sam's journey from music and dancing into craft beer, his first industry breaks at Ritual, contract brewing with Three Iron and other local breweries, and how his creative background shapes unique recipes like Mama's Dessert, his strawberry golden ale, and the signature African‑American Ale made with sorghum and cultural inspiration. The conversation covers brewing technique and business (contract brewing, building a main menu, recipe development), Sam's passion for community and representation, and practical advice—don't sit on ideas; move when inspiration hits. Sam also shares favorite situational beers, what calms him at the end of the day, and how music fuels his brewing energy. Key takeaways: how creativity and culture inform recipe choices, the importance of building community and representation in craft beer, Irrelephant's goals to expand (including plans for multiple locations and aspirations in Africa), and encouragement for listeners to try new styles and pursue their own projects. Expect candid storytelling, concrete brewing insights, and an uplifting discussion about identity, inclusion, and the role of craft beer in bringing people together.

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As a Fulani herdsman, the young man burned churches, threatened Christian farmers and even killed Christians in the middle of the night. But his life changed when he saw how a Christian woman responded to his threats of murder. Today he is a follower of Christ who has experienced Christian persecution as his own family tried to kill him. Listen as Brother Philip, a field minister for VOM in Africa, tells about meeting this young man and shares stories of other Fulani followers of Jesus. "They know the cost, and they've considered the cost and chosen to follow Jesus," Philip says. Philip will also share more about the power of being physically present with our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ and the encouragement it offers them as VOM staff and partners provide wholistic care for both physical and spiritual needs. Philip continues to be inspired by the growth and faith of persecuted Christians who choose Christ despite the suffering they must endure. You'll hear how VOM provides persecuted brothers and sisters opportunities to start a small business in order to provide for themselves and their families and continue the ministry God has called them to. Hear how you can pray for persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and around the world. You can also listen on VOM Radio to Brother Malik's testimony of becoming a Fulani follower of Christ. You can also give online to support projects like helping displaced pastors raise chickens to support their families. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.  

New Bell Prison in Douala, Cameroon, operates a bit like a city within a city. The facility has its own "taxis" (inmates who hand deliver messages), its own law enforcement (prisoners who help police the facility) and a market. The jail is overcrowded and under-resourced, and the occupants of New Bell have sometimes adapted the jail's overstretched systems to work for them. An on-site music studio and label, Jail Time Records, has also sprung up and found an international audience. Wedaeli Chibelushi, journalist for BBC World Online, Africa, tells the stories of some of the inmates involved.  In Egypt, Christians are a substantial minority, making up 10 to 15% of the population, but they're not always represented fairly in employment and public life. This month, the case of 13-year-old Makary Younan, who despite his talent was initially passed over for selection by a major Egyptian football academy, has led to a public debate over anti-Christian discrimination. BBC Arabic's Ahmed Omar has the story.  Wang Jibing, a Chinese food delivery rider in his fifties, has found a huge online following with reflective poems capturing his daily life and routines. Now, he's won one of China's top literary prizes. After growing up poor and doing many different jobs, Wang became a food delivery rider 2019. He often scribbles poems on scraps of paper between deliveries, but the prize he's won is named after poet Lu Xun, seen by many as the father of Chinese literature. Koh Ewe from the BBC's Hong Kong Bureau explains why so many Chinese people have taken him to their hearts. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

What happens when success is no longer enough?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with David Gerber, mental performance coach, certified lion tracker, TEDx speaker with more than 1 million views, and Partner at Novus Global. David works with professional athletes, executives, and high-performing leaders who want to move beyond achievement and build lives rooted in clarity, courage, purpose, and what he calls radical aliveness.David shares powerful lessons from tracking wild lions in Africa and explains how those experiences translate into navigating fear, pressure, uncertainty, and major life transitions. The conversation explores why even highly successful people can feel stuck, how breakdowns can reveal clues about what comes next, and why presence may be one of the greatest advantages a leader can develop.We also discuss themes from David's book The Lion Is You, which connects the ancient art of tracking with personal transformation, loss, renewal, leadership, and rediscovering the courageous version of yourself that may have been buried beneath comfort and routine.In this conversation:Moving beyond success into a life that actually feels alivePerforming with clarity when fear takes overWhat tracking lions can teach us about leadershipTurning pain, failure, and loss into a new chapterBreaking limiting stories and getting out of autopilotCourage, vulnerability, and deeper human connectionFinding the clues pointing toward your next levelLearn more about David Gerber: https://www.davidagerber.com/

This week, the White House announced a new framework for regulating A.I. models, but it isn't letting the public read it. We break down what we know about the rules and what the implications are for the industry and A.I. safety as a whole.  Then, yet another report details new incidents in which A.I. agents have gone rogue. Chris Painter, the president of METR, an independent A.I. evaluation organization, joins to discuss how we get these models under control.  And finally, we're hopping on the Hot Mess Express for the very last time. We'll rate the craziest tech headlines from the week, including Google's announcement that Demis Hassabis is stepping into a new role.    Guests: Chris Painter, president of METR.    Additional Reading: White House Readies A.I. Framework to Review Security Risks Inside Trump's AI framework How Do You Measure an A.I. Boom? METR's Frontier Risk Report Google Shakes Up A.I. Leadership Did an A.I. Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer? This AI Assistant Wants to Make Up for Your Boyfriend's Incompetence Google Earth's AI deepfake tool only lasted one day US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference Contractor who built Colossus and Colossus II says Elon Musk owes him colossal amount of money   We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok.   Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We look at the peace that has settled over Khartoum, the ruined capital. War rages on elsewhere, and a slim chance at a settlement rests largely with the belligerents' foreign patrons. We ask why President Donald Trump has picked a fight over a new bridge between Canada and America. And remembering Betye Saar, who provided profound second lives for discarded objects. Watch extended clips from Insider here.Guests and host:Tom Gardner, Africa correspondentAnnie Crabill, senior digital editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Sudan war, proxy war, geopolitics Canada-America relations, Gordie Howe BridgeBetye Saar, artListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the peace that has settled over Khartoum, the ruined capital. War rages on elsewhere, and a slim chance at a settlement rests largely with the belligerents' foreign patrons. We ask why President Donald Trump has picked a fight over a new bridge between Canada and America. And remembering Betye Saar, who provided profound second lives for discarded objects. Watch extended clips from Insider here.Guests and host:Tom Gardner, Africa correspondentAnnie Crabill, senior digital editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Sudan war, proxy war, geopolitics Canada-America relations, Gordie Howe BridgeBetye Saar, artListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you love in life: misery. Whites kneel, kiss boots. Anger, God's attribute? Ladies argue: Pick up that trash! $1M or a father? Harmonica Nat'l Anthem. Dating a Christian.

Patrick explores practical faith questions head-on, tackling confession advice, Church teaching on birth control in Africa, and how Catholics should respond to invitations for non-Catholic weddings. Matters like understanding Nostra Aetate, responding to papal comments on religious pluralism, and explaining Catholic authority to Protestants all come into focus, often with urgency and candor. Listeners are pulled into stories and challenges that refuse easy answers, pushing a living Catholicism into every corner of daily life. Matthew - My wife and I have a Catholic friend marrying in civil marriage. Tried to explain why we can't go. She is not understanding. How can I phrase it to her? (09:13) Email – Training your eyes (14:30) Yvonne - Nostra Aetate: I have questions on the unity of the document. (17:59) Connie - My cousin is getting married next year and is Baptist. I’m not sure about his fiancée’s faith and history. Do I need to inquire before attending? (28:31) Chuck – Birth control shouldn’t be restricted for people starving in places like Africa. (31:21) Carla – Follow up about Nostra Aetate: How do you reconcile what Pope Francis said 'all religions are a path to God' including communion with Muslims (39:52) James - Sola Scriptura: Talking to my Protestant friends that they need authoritative interpreter and magisterium. What if they counter that? (41:31) Julianne - Birth control was never sanctioned by any Christian religion until Episcopalians and before it was forbidden. (50:21)

From his Cameroonian roots, to his DJ days in Paris, his global broadcast career on VOA from the 1960s into the ‘80s, and his 38-year career hosting Afropop Worldwide, Georges Collinet is living an extraordinary life. On this program we celebrate the man, his stories, his passions, his wit and humanity. You'll experience Georges as never before, an African music legend, and a very funny guy. Produced by Banning Eyre APWW #881

What do you think of when you hear South Sudan? Well, these days you might be thinking of the catwalk. The country is producing some of the world's top international models like Anok Yai, Adut Akech and Alek Wek. Currently nine of the world's top 50 models ranked by models.com are originally from South Sudan. Despite this, there are still challenges around visas and access to the international stages. Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to two rising stars from the industry, 19-year-old, Khloe Nyanda and 21-year-old Abraham Ajuong about their careers so far. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Fana Negash and Carolyne Jotham Senior Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Priya Sippy Technical Producer: Herbert Masua Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla

//The Wire//2300Z August 6, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OUTAGE RESULTS IN MINNEAPOLIS CENTER DIVERTING MOST AIRCRAFT TO OTHER SECTORS. NEW CDC DIRECTOR CONFIRMED BY SENATE. IRAN REPORTEDLY STRIKES TWO TANKERS IN HORMUZ.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Iranian targeting of merchant vessels has continued, with two more vessels being struck this afternoon in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian sources claim that they struck the M/T NISSOS KEA (heading outbound) and the M/T NISSOS KEROS (heading inbound) while the two vessels were being escorted by the United States through the southern Omani route.Analyst Comment: These two strikes have not yet been confirmed by the UKMTO, but reporting regarding strikes on ships is ironically hit-or-miss at this point. If these ships were being escorted at the time, these strikes would be quite important, but this detail is the most questionable at this time. What is certain is that both vessels shut off their transponders when they got close to the Strait, and the status of both vessels is not known.-HomeFront-Minnesota: This afternoon all flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were grounded for several hours, due to a communications issue with Air Traffic Control. Most aircraft diverted to different air control sectors while Minneapolis Center was down, and many delays were reported nationwide due to the cascading affects of an outage in a busy air corridor. The exact cause of the outage has not yet been disclosed.Washington D.C. - The FAA is investigating air traffic control procedures at Ronald Reagan International Airport after an incident involving the President. Yesterday afternoon, MARINE ONE lifted off from the White House grounds to transport President Trump to Joint Base Andrews to depart for Los Angeles. Normally, when MARINE ONE flies this routine route, commercial aviation at Reagan is halted for a few minutes to provide a security standoff for Presidential aircraft. Tuesday night, this did not occur, and a civilian airliner passed within one mile of the President's helicopter.Analyst Comment: In terms of security incidents, this is comparatively minor and no safety concerns came about. There was no risk of collision, but due to the extreme levels of caution that is in place with any Presidential aircraft (and the zero-fail nature of the mission) ATC at Reagan making this mistake is concerning. Especially in the context of the long list of aviation mishaps that have plagued this specific airport for the past few years.Washington D.C. - Yesterday the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the CDC. Before this position, Schwartz was a clinician for the Coast Guard, with her entire career being spent in the realm of creating and managing vaccine policy. Her latest position was to serve as the Preventative Medicine Chief in the Operational Medicine Readiness Division at headquarters in Washington, and was in charge of creating all vaccine policies for the USCG. Her priority areas for vaccine management and administration have been in Haiti, New Orleans (after Hurricane Katrina), and more recently with the Ebola outbreak in Africa.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The confirmation hearings to get the CDC Director position across the line were initially a bit uncertain, as Schwartz's main interest is in the world of vaccines. As HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy has been extremely outspoken on the topic of vaccine policy management, most of her confirmation hearings involved Senators questioning if she would continue the ways of the "old guard" at the CDC, or if she would follow the newer policy initiatives of her boss (Secretary Kennedy), who most of the traditional bureaucracy opposes. After a few brief rounds of questioning, the Senate was satisfied with her answers and she was confirmed with the vote splitting mostly along party lines.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground NomadNet: 5fa68c88be727a0e1a250a75e5e79269 Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

It's Friday, August 7th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Tanzanian Christians worried about Muslim threats In several Muslim-majority communities along Tanzania's coast in eastern Africa along the Indian Ocean, small Christian churches continue to worship under growing pressure, with pastors and congregations describing intimidation, disruption, and insecurity, reports International Christian Concern. For many believers in Zanzibar and parts of coastal Tanzania, where 99 percent of the population is Muslim, church leaders say some congregations have experienced threats, harassment, and occasional attacks.  One pastor said, “When a church is threatened, it is not only a building that is affected. People begin to fear even the simple act of coming together to pray. Mothers worry about bringing their children, and some believers spend the entire service looking over their shoulders instead of worshipping freely.” Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Tanzania. Trump, Hegseth clashed over missile depletion concerns President Donald Trump's frustration over the Iran war boiled over at Camp David last week, where he demanded answers from War Secretary Pete Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options with Iran, reports The Washington Post. President Trump vented at Hegseth that he thought the munitions issue “had been fixed.”  The shortages, particularly in long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors, have been part of the reason President Trump has pulled back from launching additional massive strikes against Iran in recent days. Senate Republicans hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress Senate Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer lawmakers' questions during a fiery hearing last week, reports NBC News. Fauci, who has been a target of the right since he served as a top health official during the Covid pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during the hearing, explaining in his opening remarks that he believed Republicans would try to use his testimony to prosecute him. However, Fauci had been given a full and unconditional pardon by President Joe Biden before he left office on January 19, 2025. In an 8-5 party-line vote, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held Fauci in contempt. Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee chair, said, “We are voting on whether a witness who has received the benefit of a sweeping federal pardon can be ordered by this committee to answer questions and then defy that order without consequence.” He added, “I ordered him to answer and warned him about contempt, yet he still refused. That is obstruction of a congressional investigation.” The committee can refer the contempt of Congress resolution directly to the Justice Department or request that Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota hold a full Senate vote. Senator Paul said the committee would hand-deliver the referral to the Justice Department. Contempt of Congress is a criminal misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a $100,000 fine and one year in jail. Proverbs 18:12 says, “Before a downfall, the heart is haughty …” In an impromptu press conference, Senator Paul insisted that Dr. Fauci be held accountable for the COVID-19 pandemic. PAUL: “A million Americans died, and I think they deserve to know the truth. Anthony Fauci has advocated for dangerous gain-of-function research for two decades now. The question ‘why' is not a question that he can have liability for. “He was given a pardon. Interestingly, the pardon starts in 2014. That's when the funding of the lab in Wuhan, [China] started. So, I think he should answer questions. As far as pleading the Fifth [Amendment] when you have a pardon, all you have to do is tell the truth, just not commit a new crime. So, I think the American people do deserve to know this. “This is the same Anthony Fauci who said, in a Washington Post op-ed in 2011, even if a pandemic should start from a lab, if someone's bitten in a lab or the virus escapes the lab, that the knowledge would be worth the risks. I don't think many Americans believe that! “This deserves to be thoroughly, exhaustively debated, so we don't do this again.” Christian congressman: Dr. Fauci under divine judgment Appearing with Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade on July 27th, Republican Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee talked about the recent revelations from Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries which showed a fixation on his own "explosive" fame, reports The Christian Post. KILMEADE: “Congressman, we saw this, but now we can read this. What changes about how this guy is perceived once and for all?” BURCHETT: “I think his arrogance shows. The Bible talks about professing themselves to be wise; they became fools. We closed down mom-and-pop operations. Jewish and Christian fellowships were shut down. The big boys were allowed to stay open. This thing was a disaster from the start, and we celebrated this guy, [meaning Fauci].” The phrase from Romans 1:22-28, which is part of the Apostle Paul's larger indictment against the pagan world, describes the corruption and prideful self-delusion that afflicts the minds of those who reject God. The refusal to worship God leads to a litany of self-destructive sins that ends with God abandoning individuals and societies "to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.” Southwest Airlines blocks ICE from detaining illegal aliens on 6 flights Firm in the belief that immigration enforcement is bad for business, Southwest Airlines is pushing back hard against efforts to detain illegal immigrants at U.S. airports, reports The Western Journal. A report from the Wall Street Journal highlights a July 25 incident in which an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to board a Southwest Airlines jet in Dallas. The agent was prevented from carrying out his duties by Southwest Airlines. The Dallas-based airline staff also refused to share passenger information with ICE. In recent weeks, a half-dozen other incidents involving Southwest have taken place. The incidents occur as ICE has been broadening their efforts to arrest illegal aliens at airports. Write a polite, 3-sentence letter of complaint to Southwest Airlines President Bob Jordan. Send it to: 2702 Love Field Drive, Dallas, TX 75235. Planned Parenthood sues Trump over denial of Title X funding And finally, Planned Parenthood is suing the Trump administration to challenge updated Title X funding guidelines issued earlier this year that could render the abortion giant ineligible for so-called “family planning” grants, reports LifeSiteNews.com. In April, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued updated guidelines for Title X applications, which drop contraception promotion in favor of “natural family planning methods,” tout an objective to “strengthen family formation and assist clients in achieving healthy pregnancies,” and require applicants to reject abortion as a method of family planning. The new standards threaten to disqualify longtime Title X recipients such as Planned Parenthood. As a result, the nation's largest abortion chain announced on July 29 that it is suing the Trump administration over them. Isaiah 59:7 describes the abortion giant to a “t.” “Their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity. Desolation and destruction mark their ways.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, August 7th, in the year of our Lord 2026. 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Young Africans increasingly see China as an important partner, but their support comes with clear expectations about what that relationship should deliver, according to findings from the recently published 2026 African Youth Survey. China's infrastructure, investment, and visible economic presence have strengthened its standing, but young Africans increasingly expect that engagement to translate into high-value jobs, industrialization, skills, and greater benefits from the continent's resources. Ivor Ichikowitz, chairman of the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, joins Eric and Cobus to unpack the latest African Youth Survey and what it reveals about a more assertive generation that values China's engagement while insisting that the relationship evolve on Africa's terms.

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Over 70,000 migrants try crossing into Spain, the US is running out of precision missiles, and Jared Kushner's brother almost bought FIFA.Tommy and Ben break down the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and why right-wing politicians are frothing at the mouth over it. While Trump's ultimatums and claims of a deal on Iran make us all feel like it's Groundhog Day, reports that the US has burned through virtually all of its precision strike missiles and that Iranian hackers have infiltrated water systems in at least seven states are genuinely alarming. Trump announces a "historic" Gaza disarmament deal, but Hamas says he's lying, the guys explain why the Japanese yen is suddenly America's problem, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino's corrupt plan to sell off the most lucrative parts of the World Cup might cost him his job. Finally, the State Department displays an inaccurate map of Africa at an international AIDS conference, and a Spider-Man screening in Cartagena is evacuated due to a gassy incident of epic proportions. At the end of the show, Tommy speaks with Casey Michel, author of United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy, about our home-grown oligarchs, why they pose a threat to national security, and what to do about it.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.To watch this episode with subtitles, click here and turn on closed captions (CC).You can also request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for the Democratic nomination for Senate from Michigan, is a very sick person, full of hate. He is on record supporting driver's licenses for illegals, opposing cooperation with ICE, and says America was founded on slavery. Slavery actually existed all over the world when America was founded: Black tribes sold other Africans to Europeans. Slavery exists today in Africa - where Islamists kill and capture Christians in Nigeria -- and in the Middle East. Women are treated horribly in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan -- all Islamic areas. America fought a Civil War and amended our Constitution to rid this country of slavery. Nirvana has never existed anywhere, but the America of today is as close as it has ever come. Meanwhile, issues like universal healthcare are falsely cast as civil rights to advance a Marxist agenda that expands “democracy” and “rights” while threatening programs like Medicare and opposing enforcement against illegal immigration; supporting candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan would harm both the state and the country. Also, Sen Chris Van Hollen is a radical nut job, Jew hater, and Israel hater. Van Hollen defends Democrats against communist labels by citing Republican attacks on FDR over Social Security. What did FDR do? FDR created internment camps of 120,000 Japanese Americans, refusing to sign a bipartisan anti-lynching bill to protect Southern votes, imposing Jewish immigration quotas during the Holocaust, and enacting socialist policies including industrial trusts and price/wage controls that prolonged the Depression, arguing socialism redistributes rather than creates wealth. Later, Wisconsin Governor candidate Francesca Hong views Thanksgiving as racist and posted in 2021 that Americans should cancel it. This is the problem with insufficiently patriotic immigrants welcomed into the Democratic Party's big tent. In breaking news, authorities arrested a man Sunday at President Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course after he appeared to monitor security preparations two days ahead of a fundraiser there. The man, who was taking photos and video, carried a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket; a loaded pistol was recovered from his car. He was charged with allegedly carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition. The arrest was announced by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as Trump prepared to arrive for a Republican National Committee fundraising dinner at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fewer clouds, shrinking ice caps, changing pollutants: all result in less of the sun's energy being reflected back into space. Which is more bad news for a changing climate. Our correspondent explains why so much more of the world's cocaine is passing through west Africa. And the data that reveal Americans' discomfort about wives earning more than their husbands.Guests and host:Oliver Morton, planetary-affairs editorỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondentDoug Dowson, data journalistRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: climate change, albedo, global temperaturesAfrica, cocaine, smugglingwage equality, gender pay gapListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fewer clouds, shrinking ice caps, changing pollutants: all result in less of the sun's energy being reflected back into space. Which is more bad news for a changing climate. Our correspondent explains why so much more of the world's cocaine is passing through west Africa. And the data that reveal Americans' discomfort about wives earning more than their husbands.Guests and host:Oliver Morton, planetary-affairs editorỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondentDoug Dowson, data journalistRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: climate change, albedo, global temperaturesAfrica, cocaine, smugglingwage equality, gender pay gapListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.