Podcasts about fsb

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 28:35

In 2007, two Harvard researchers added a splash of balsamic vinegar to beer. When drinkers knew the beer contained vinegar, they hated it. But when the researchers told them “this is our MIT brew," the majority loved it. The study reveals the secrets behind marketing. On today's episode of Nudge with award-winning science writer David Robson, we explain how good marketing can shape our perception. Link to the bonus episode: ⁠https://nudge.kit.com/86d3e39845⁠ Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Read the Expectation Effect: https://amzn.to/4dvkb3s David's website: https://davidrobson.me/ David's Substack: https://davidarobson.substack.com/ --- Today's sources: Amar, M., Ariely, D., Bar-Hillel, M., Carmon, Z., & Ofir, C. (2011). Brand names act like marketing placebos. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Clark, A. (2016). Surfing uncertainty: Prediction, action, and the embodied mind. Oxford University Press. Crum, A. J., & Langer, E. J. (2007). Mind-set matters: Exercise and the placebo effect. Psychological Science, 18(2), 165–171. Faasse, K., Martin, L.R., Grey, A., Gamble, G., and Petrie, K.J. (2016). Impact of brand or generic labeling on medication effectiveness and side effects. Health Psychology, 35(2), 187. Grabenhorst, F., Rolls, E. T., & Bilderbeck, A. (2008). How cognition modulates affective responses to taste and flavor: Top-down influences on the orbitofrontal and pregenual cingulate cortices. Cerebral Cortex, 18(7), 1549–1559. Lee, L., Frederick, S., & Ariely, D. (2006). Try it, you'll like it: The influence of expectation, consumption, and revelation on preferences for beer. Psychological Science, 17(12), 1054–1058. Lidstone, S. C., Schulzer, M., Dinelle, K., Mak, E., Sossi, V., Ruth, T. J., & Stoessl, A. J. (2010). Effects of expectation on placebo-induced dopamine release in Parkinson disease. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67(8), 857–865. Plassmann, H., O'Doherty, J., Shiv, B., & Rangel, A. (2008). Marketing actions can modulate neural representations of experienced pleasantness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105(3), 1050–1054. Quattrone, A., Barbagallo, G., Cerasa, A., & Stoessl, A. J. (2018). Neurobiology of placebo effect in Parkinson's disease: What we have learned and where we are going. Movement Disorders, 33(8), 1213–1227. Robson, D. (2022). The expectation effect: How your mindset can transform your life. Canongate. Spence, C., & Piqueras-Fiszman, B. (2014). The perfect meal: The multisensory science of food and dining. John Wiley & Sons.

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Buřty, Pivo, Nenávist | Kanárci v síti #243

Kanárci v síti

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 30:00

Domácí scénu zasáhla autonehoda poslance Filipa Turka na I. P. Pavlova i kontroverzní stavebního zákon "Lex Developer" s amnestií na černé stavby a bezpečnostní skandál s nahrávacím zařízením Borise Šťastného na Úřadu vlády. V mezinárodním kontextu odhalily struktury NATO kybernetické operace 16. centra ruské FSB, zatímco americká administrativa pod vedením Marca Rubia stupňuje útoky na Mezinárodní trestní tribunál v Haagu.Celé epizody na https://www.herohero.co/kanarcivsiti . A nebo si kupte naše trička na https://www.neverenough.shop/kanarci . Podcast pro Vás připravují @alexalvarova a @holyj . Hudba a sound engineering: PsyekTwitter Spaces moderuje @jiribulan .Najdete nás na www.kanarci.online

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35 DRONES OCULTOS EN BALDOSAS ESPAÑOLAS: El FSB "destapa "el complot contra Moscú | ¿HABLAMOS?

BELLUMARTIS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 64:37

** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/684-gzeW1Ig +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ ¿Una de las operaciones clandestinas más complejas de la guerra? El Servicio Federal de Seguridad de Rusia (FSB) asegura haber frustrado un supuesto ataque contra una empresa estratégica situada en la región de Moscú. Según el comunicado oficial, 35 drones FPV kamikaze fueron introducidos de contrabando ocultos entre un cargamento de baldosas cerámicas procedentes de España, atravesando Eslovaquia, Polonia y Bielorrusia antes de llegar a Rusia. El FSB sostiene que los drones habían sido ensamblados en Kiev, equipados con explosivos de origen extranjero y sistemas de control resistentes a la guerra electrónica. Además, afirma haber detenido a varios implicados, abatido a uno de los participantes durante la operación y desmantelado toda la infraestructura antes del lanzamiento. En este programa analizamos en profundidad: La cronología completa de la operación. La supuesta ruta logística desde Europa hasta Moscú. Los drones FPV y su capacidad para saturar las defensas. El empleo de empresas pantalla y cargamentos comerciales como cobertura. El papel atribuido a ciudadanos rusos y moldavos. Las acusaciones del FSB sobre una posible implicación de servicios de inteligencia extranjeros. Qué elementos están respaldados por el comunicado oficial ruso y cuáles no han podido verificarse de forma independiente. Más allá de la veracidad de todas las afirmaciones del FSB, este caso refleja cómo la guerra entre Rusia y Ucrania se libra también en el terreno de la inteligencia, el sabotaje, la logística y las operaciones encubiertas. En Bellumartis Actualidad Militar analizamos los hechos con rigor, contexto histórico y perspectiva estratégica. SUSCRÍBETE A @BELLUMARTISACTUALIDADMILITAR Y @BELLUMARTISHISTORIAMILITAR Mi libro “Un Mundo Convulso. Claves geopolíticas” https://amzn.to/3T2nd8X Hazte miembro del canal y ayuda a Bellumartis a seguir explicando la actualidad militar y geopolítica con rigor. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis_historia_militar/ X: https://x.com/bellumartis #Rusia #Ucrania #FSB #DronesFPV #Moscú #Espionaje #Sabotaje #GuerraDeUcrania #Geopolítica #Bellumartis #ActualidadMilitar #AnálisisMilitar #GuerraHíbrida #Drones #inteligencia

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Chapter 5: The Jefferson Administration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 27:38

John Adams hosts Thomas Jefferson one last time on his final night in the White House, and the two men confront the meaning of party, power, and the peaceful transfer of authority. Built from real historical language, the episode follows Jefferson's inauguration, Adams's departure from Washington, and the tensions that follow as Jefferson begins rolling back the Federalist program.As the episode continues, James Callender's accusations against Jefferson and Sally Hemmings expose the hidden violence and contradiction at the center of the founding generation.With Adams, Jefferson, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Sally Hemings all shaping the story, the episode becomes a study in principle, scandal, memory, and unfulfilled promises.Patriarchs is a six-part audio drama about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the founding of the United States, the American Revolution, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence enacted in 1776.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

88 out of 90 people fall for this bias. Do you?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 19:59

Imagine you're a chef. You are shown the recipe for a soup. It has five ingredients. You're told to improve the recipe. What do you do? 96% of people reveal a bias when answering this question. And that bias makes marketing less effective, communication less engaging and products less appealing. Find out why in today's episode of Nudge with the award-winning professor Leidy Klotz. Warning: this episode contains explicit language. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Leidy's book, Subtract: https://amzn.to/4df4duk Leidy's latest book, In a Good Place: https://amzn.to/4tzjCvE Join 11,934 readers of the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Adams, G. S., Converse, B. A., Hales, A. H., & Klotz, L. E. (2021). "People systematically overlook subtractive changes." Nature, 592(7853), 258–261. Rogers, T., & Lasky-Fink, J. (2023). Writing for busy readers: Communicate more effectively in the real world. Dutton. Zhang, Y., Fishbach, A., & Kruglanski, A. W. (2007). The dilution model: How additional goals undermine the perceived instrumentality of a shared path. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(3), 389–401

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1138. The Moscow 'Spy Church' in Ukraine - A Network of Influence, Coercion and Occupation?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 42:55

Liubov Velychko is a Ukrainian investigative journalist based in Kyiv. Her reported areas include corruption, Russian disinformation, Russian intelligence-service influence operations, sanctions circumvention, energy politics, environmental crime and money laundering. She published in major Ukrainian outlets including LIGA.net, Mind.ua, Slovo i Dilo, and as a member of OCCRP and N-vestigate. Since Russia's full-scale invasion, she has focused heavily on Russia's information and influence infrastructure: FSB “temnyki” or talking-point systems, sanctions evasion, Russian lobbying in international institutions, and toxicity of Russian energy-sector influence. She also examines the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) not simply as a religious body, but as an influence network: financially dependent, hierarchically disciplined, culturally embedded and vulnerable to Moscow's coercive leverage.----------Linkshttps://texty.org.ua/articles/117235/sprobuj-rabstvo-tobi-spodobayetsya-chomu-svyashchennyky-ne-jdut-z-upc-mp/ ----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/----------DESCRIPTION:How Moscow Uses the Ukrainian Orthodox Church as an Influence Network | Liubov Velychko in Kyiv Pechersk LavraUkrainian investigative journalist Liubov Velychko joins Jonathan in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to discuss how the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate functions not only as a religious body but as an influence network shaped by Russian political control. She explains the split between Ukraine's independent Orthodox Church and the Moscow-linked structure, why many priests and congregations remain (social ties, fear of Russian retaliation, finances, and legal/property constraints), and how narratives are produced hierarchically and delivered flexibly to different audiences under SBU monitoring. The conversation covers criminal cases against some priests for treason and collaboration, differences between occupied and free territories, and how Moscow weaponizes “religious persecution” claims abroad. ----------CHAPTERS:01:32 Why We're at Lavra03:01 Two Orthodox Churches05:38 Why Priests Stay09:08 Control and Coercion12:49 Why Congregations Attend14:25 How Narratives Spread17:53 SBU Monitoring and Cases22:40 Dangerous War Narratives24:37 Occupied Territory Playbook26:47 Democracy vs Obedience29:25 Church as Occupation Network33:08 Surviving Inside the System37:06 Weaponizing Religion Abroad----------

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Chapter 4: The Adams Administration

Battleground: The Falklands War

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 28:32

John Adams becomes President after narrowly defeating Thomas Jefferson in 1796, and the uneasy partnership between the two men is tested by cabinet politics, French aggression, and the rise of partisan warfare. Built from historical dialogue and source material, the episode follows Adams, Jefferson, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, and James Callender as public principle, private friendship, and political survival collide.As France seizes American ships, Adams calls for military readiness and a stronger navy, while Jefferson turns to the press and to Callender to attack Adams and his administration. The episode closes with Adams triumphant over the peace with France, but personally wounded by defeat, setting up the final stage of the Adams-Jefferson divide.Patriarchs is a six-part audio drama about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the American Revolution, and the founding of the United States, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence enacted in 1776.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

416. The Atomised Empire: Passivity, Cash, and the Fate of Putin's Russia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 46:36

This week, Roger Moorhouse sits down with exiled Russian journalist and Deutsche Welle commentator Konstantin Eggert for a candid look inside the Russian psyche. As Ukrainian long-range strikes push the realities of war onto Moscow's doorstep, Eggert explains why the average Russian remains passive, how the Kremlin relies on life-changing sign-up bonuses to avoid mass mobilisation, and why the regime's true vulnerability lies in economic collapse rather than social solidarity.Highlights:The Consumer Shield: Why modern Russians—who have apartments, mortgages, and holidays to lose—actively choose "learned depoliticisation" over civic responsibility.Transactional Warfare: A look at the cold, transactional nature of Russia's heavy death toll, where "coffin money" often stifles parental grief.The Prime Minister's Trap: How Russia's constitution gives current PM Mikhail Mishustin massive immediate power if Putin dies, and why the FSB might not easily keep control.A Moral Wake-up Call: Eggert's cautious, long-term hope for a future Russian civic conscience that finally learns to say "I'm sorry" to Ukraine.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will the UK's social media ban backfire?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 26:54

The British government recently announced a ban on all social media usage for children up to the age of 16. But will the ban work? Today on Nudge, I explore the psychology of restrictions, bans and friction. Warning: this show is restricted to those aged 16 or over. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Use code NUDGE for 10% off your FSB membership. Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Driscoll, R., Davis, K. E., & Lipetz, M. E. (1972). Parental interference and romantic love: The Romeo and Juliet effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 24(1), 1–10. Freedman, J. L. (1965). Long-term behavioral effects of cognitive dissonance. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 1(2), 145–155. Mazis, M. B., Settle, R. B., & Leslie, D. C. (1973). Elimination of phosphate detergents and psychological reactance. Journal of Marketing Research, 10(4), 390–395. Spence, C., & Wang, Q. J. (2017). Assessing the impact of closure type on wine ratings and mood. Beverages, 3(4), 52. Zellinger, D. A., Fromkin, H. L., Speller, D. E., & Kohn, C. A. (1975). A commodity theory analysis of the effects of age restrictions upon pornographic materials. Journal of Applied Psychology, 60(1), 94–99. Zhang, K., Allard, T., & Bagchi, R. (2025). The token-effort effect: Trivial redemption effort increases price promotion effectiveness. Journal of Marketing.

Stalins och Hitlers kamp om superfröna

Historia.nu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 57:08

I Ukraina sommaren 1943 plundrar ett SS-kommando på uppdrag av Heinrich Himmler 18 odlingsanläggningar på jakt efter fröer i världens första genbank. Fröerna skulle bli grunden till det tusenåriga rikets superfröer för att föda det onda imperiet.Fröerna hade samlats in av den berömde växtförädlaren Nikolaj Vavilov på expeditioner runt om i världen. Men Vavilov hade dött i Stalins fängelser i början av året, eftersom han inte ville underordna vetenskapen den sovjetiska ideologin.I avsnitt 124 av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med journalisten och författaren Jens Nordqvist som är aktuell med boken Den stora fröstölden - Svält, plundring och mord i växtförädlingens århundrade.Den moderna växtförädlingen tog fart i början av 1900-talet med återupptäckten av den österrikiske munken Gregor Mendels teorier kring korsning av växter från 1860-talet. Världens växande befolkning behövde efter mer tåliga och högavkastande spannmål och grönsaker.Tyskland, Sovjetunionen, USA och Sverige var de länder som i början av 1930-talet kommit längs i arbetet med växtförädling. En gemensam nämnare var det statliga stödet, och inblandningen, i växtförädlingen.Nikolaj Vavilov såg den ständigt föränderliga biologiska mångfalden som resultatet av ett samspel mellan människan och naturen. Trots att blomkål, grönkål, brysselkål, vitkål, rödkål och broccoli ser helt olika ut stammar de alla från samma art, vildkål (Brassica oleracea). I människans tjänst har den vilda arten utvecklats till vitt skilda grönsaker. Växtförädlingens historia var full av storartade bedrifter.Nikolaj Vavilov stötte på många hinder i sin kamp mot svälten. Han och de andra växtförädlarna kämpade mot torka och väta, skadedjur och virussjukdomar. I hans väg stod även Lysenkos pseudovetenskap, brutala partibossar och politiska tjallare. Ändå var han en obotlig optimist. Han trodde verkligen att förnuftet till slut skulle segra och han trodde på växtförädlingens förmåga. Naturen var rik nog att föda människan, och den vetenskap han älskade mer än livet gav honom de redskap som behövdes för att resurserna skulle kunna nyttjas.Nazityskland har slängt avundsjuka blickar på Sovjetunionens växtförädlingsprogram. Utan en livsmedelssektor som kunde försörja det tyska riket och dess militärapparat skulle expansionen österut aldrig gå att genomföra.Ledare för SS:s frökommando är den unge växtförädlaren och SS-officeren Heinz Brücher, som med hjälp av de ryska fröerna ska ta fram nya supergrödor. Nazisterna bedriver redan en omfattande växtförädling i flera koncentrationsläger, bland annat Auschwitz.I krigets slutskede gömmer Brücher de värdefulla fröerna för att senare kunna användas. Med hjälp av just frösamlingen vill han köpa sig fri lejd till tryggheten i Sverige.Musik: Po dolinam i po vzgoriam av S. Alimov och T. AturovBild: NKDV:s fotografi av genetikern Nikolaj Vavilov ur NKVD:s utredningsakt. Vavilov greps 1940 under Stalins utrensningar och avled i fängelse i Saratov 1943. Foto: NKVD, Centrala arkivet vid Ryska federationens FSB, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In Moscow's Shadows 255: Chekistocracy? Or, Power and the Spooks in Putin's Russia

In Moscow's Shadows

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 61:10 Transcription Available

“Russia is run by the spooks” is a satisfying line, but it is also a lazy one. Despite talk of a 'Chekistocracy' run by the intelligence and security services, the FSB, SVR and GRU are better understood as competing institutional actors than as a single all-powerful caste pulling every lever in the Kremlin. In that context, "power" itself is a complex phenomenon, and I outline a framework of six different kinds of power: the ability to dictate policy, the court politics of access and trust, the quiet art of resistance, the deeper pull of conceptual dominance through briefings and narratives, the pre-emptive authority that makes leaders avoid a fight, and the transactional coalitions that get things done below the apex. In the second part, I look at three excellent journalistic accounts of covert operations:Shaun Walker, The Illegals. Russia's Most Audacious Spies And The Plot To Infiltrate The West (Profile Books, 2025)Drew Hinshaw & Joe Parkinson, Swap, A Secret History Of The New Cold War (Harpercollins, 2025)Bojan Pancevski, The Nord Stream Conspiracy (Hutchinson, 2026)The SSEES event I mention is here.The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here. Support the show

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Chapter 3: The Washington Administration

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 22:07

After The American Revolution, George Washington becomes the first President of the United States, John Adams is swept into the vice presidency, and Thomas Jefferson takes on a central role as Secretary of State. Built from real historical language and dramatized from the founders' letters, speeches, and memoirs, the episode explores how the new nation begins to define power, duty, and the limits of government.As Adams and Jefferson argue over the presidency, federal power, the British Constitution, political parties, and the French Revolution, the story also turns to Jefferson's alliance with Thomas Paine and the rupture it causes with Adams. The episode ends with the emerging divide between the two men and the growing tension between public principle and personal friendship.Patriarchs is a six-part audio drama about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the founding of the United States, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence enacted in 1776.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapter 2: Oceans Apart

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 26:43

From the producers of The Asset. During the American Revolution, John Adams leaves Braintree for a dangerous crossing to France, while Thomas Jefferson retreats to Monticello, grief-stricken after the death of Martha Jefferson. Built from real letters, speeches, and memoirs, the episode follows Adams, Jefferson, Abigail Adams, and Sally Hemings as they move between war, diplomacy, family, and the moral contradictions of the founding era.From the Atlantic crossing and the French salons to London, Paris, and Monticello, the episode deepens the friendship between Adams and Jefferson while showing how power, marriage, slavery, and public duty shape their lives. Patriarchs is a six-part audio drama about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the founding of the United States, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence enacted in 1776.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katy Milkman: Learn how to change habits in 39 minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 39:27

World-leading behaviour change expert Katy Milkman details how to change your habits. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Katy's book: https://amzn.to/3RF63xA Katy's podcast: https://www.schwab.com/learn/choiceology Katy's newsletter: https://www.katymilkman.com/newsletter-milkman-delivers Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Beshears, J.Beshears, J., Dai, H., Milkman, K. L., & Benartzi, S. (2021). Using fresh starts to nudge increased retirement savings. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 167, 72–87. Dai, H., Milkman, K. L., & Riis, J. (2014). The fresh start effect: Temporal landmarks motivate aspirational behavior. Management Science, 60(10), 2563–2582. Eskreis-Winkler, L., Fishbach, A., & Duckworth, A. L. (2018). Dear Abby: Should I give advice or receive it? Psychological Science, 29(11), 1797–1806. Eskreis-Winkler, L., Milkman, K. L., Gromet, D. M., & Duckworth, A. L. (2019). A large-scale field experiment shows giving advice improves academic outcomes for the advisor. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116(30), 14808–14810. Schroeder, S. A. (2007). We can do better — Improving the health of the American people. New England Journal of Medicine, 357(12), 1221–1228.

Chapter 1: Declaration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 26:04

From The Asset team: Patriarchs. Subscribe hereThis first episode begins at the end, then rewinds to before the Revolutionary War, at the Continental Congress, where Adams and Jefferson clash, collaborate, and argue over independence, democracy, and the future of the nation. With powerful performances and historically grounded dialogue, Patriarchs explores the human cost of power, principle, and ambition.Patriarchs is a six-part audio drama about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the founding of the United States, and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence enacted in 1776. Patriarchs stars Stacy Keach as Thomas Jefferson and Edward Gero as John Adams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Were the 2018 Gatwick drones real?

ODPOSLECH | investigace.cz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 31:27

In December 2018 Gatwick Airport shut down. 109 eyewitnesses reported sighting 170 drone flights over the airport. All flights were grounded, and the nation braced for a terrorist attack. But what if those sightings weren't real but instead an imagination caused by expectations? In today's episode with award-winning science journalist David Robson, we explore the science of the expectation effect. Link to the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/86d3e39845 Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Read the Expectation Effect: https://amzn.to/4dvkb3s David's website: https://davidrobson.me/ David's Substack: https://davidarobson.substack.com/ --- Today's sources: Benedetti, F., Durando, J., & Vighetti, S. (2014). Nocebo and placebo modulation of hypobaric hypoxia headache involves the cyclooxygenase-prostaglandins pathway. Pain, 155(5), 921–928. Job, V., Dweck, C. S., & Walton, G. M. (2010). Ego depletion—Is it all in your head? Implicit theories about willpower affect self-regulation. Psychological Science, 21(11), 1686–1693. Langer, E., Djikic, M., Pirson, M., Madenci, A., & Donohue, R. (2010). Believing is seeing: Using mindlessness (mindfully) to improve visual acuity. Psychological Science, 21(5), 661–666. Merckelbach, H., & van de Ven, V. (2001). Another white Christmas: Fantasy proneness and reports of 'hallucinatory experiences' in undergraduate students. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 32(3), 137–144. Montes, J., Wulf, G., & Navalta, J. W. (2018). Maximal aerobic capacity can be increased by enhancing performers' expectancies. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 58(5), 744–749. Pirson, M., Ie, A., & Langer, E. (2012). Seeing what we know, knowing what we see: Challenging the limits of visual acuity. Journal of Adult Development, 19(2), 59–67. Robson, D. (2022). The expectation effect: How your mindset can transform your life. Canongate.

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Audiočlánek: Ruská FSB začala zatýkat petrohradské mafiány z blízkosti Putina

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 5:46

Ruská tajná služba FSB zadržela Ilju Trabera, petrohradského mafiánského bosse považovaného za člověka blízkého Vladimiru Putinovi. Případ souvisí s nájemnou vraždou podnikatele a komunálního politika ve městě Vyborg. U dalšího šéfa petrohradské „bratvy“ Gennadije Petrova mezitím probíhají domovní prohlídky.Text Pavly Holcové čte Renata Klusáková. Najdete ho na webu investigace.cz (https://www.investigace.cz/ruska-fsb-zacala-zatykat-petrohradske-mafiany-z-blizkosti-putina/).

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In Moscow's Shadows 253: The Fall Of Antikvar

In Moscow's Shadows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 36:15 Transcription Available

A 74-year-old port magnate known in the underworld as Antikvar is arrested by an FSB team, hauled into Moscow's Basmanny Court, and suddenly the ghosts of St Petersburg's wild 1990s feel very alive. Ilya Traber's career took him from from antiques monopolies to oil terminals, in the murky interface between “authoritative business” and outright organised crime. And much of it thanks to his relationship with Putin in and since the 1990s.Traber's name has run through the bloody annals of 'Banditsky Peterbug,' so why act now? My theory: he overstepped the bounds of the new rules, at a time when serious figures within the FSB, including First Deputy Director Korolev, had reason to go after him.But this would have come to nothing had Traber's old partner Putin not given the green light. When the decision is made at the top, even yesterday's “untouchables” can become expendable.The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here. Support the show

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1111. What's WRONG with Russia? Why it Always Returns to Violence and Conquest?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 31:14

David Satter is a journalist and historian with unique insights into how the deformation and repression of the past, is having terrible consequences for present day Russia. David has written extensively about Russia and the Soviet Union, especially the decline and fall of the USSR and rise of post-Soviet Russia. David Satter became the first American journalist to be expelled from Russia since the Cold War in December 2013. This was perhaps not a surprising move, given that his books have covered topics such as the FSB's role in the apartment bombings that brought Putin to power. From 1976 to 1982 David was the Moscow correspondent of the Financial Times, and then became a special correspondent on Soviet affairs for The Wall Street Journal. He is currently a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and a fellow of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. ----------BOOKS:He is author of several books that are essential reading to help understand the origins of the current crisis, including the brilliantly named books: - It Was a Long Time Ago, and It Never Happened Anyway- Darkness at Dawn: The Rise of the Russian Criminal State- The Less You Know, The Better You Sleep----------LINKS:https://davidsatter.com/https://twitter.com/davidsatter?lang=enhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Satterhttps://www.hudson.org/experts/362-david-satterhttps://www.fpri.org/contributor/david-satter/https://www.foreignaffairs.com/authors/david-satter----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

Empire of Spies – An ex-CIA officer exposes Putin's intelligence state

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 31:53

The West's naivete towards Putin in the 2000s cost us dearly. Now Russia's tyrant – a creature of the KGB/FSB who has returned his country to its roots as a repressive intelligence state – is attacking us with unprecedented ferocity and deviousness. Sean Wiswesser, ex-CIA station chief in the former Soviet Union, says the “reckless” activity of FSB and GRU agents has reached new heights. But can they be stopped – and can we win the intelligence war? He tells Andrew Harrison how intelligence and dirty tricks are inextricable from Putin's power; how the old skills of “tradecraft” persist alongside new digital tactics; and what really makes Russian intelligence tick.  • Buy Sean's book Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do broken windows cause crime?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 23:33

The broken windows theory suggests that one broken window can cause a neighbourhood to descend into disrepair. But is it true? Today, with the award-winning professor Leidy Klotz, we investigate the broken windows theory and explain how environments shape our behaviour. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Leidy's book Subtract: https://amzn.to/4df4duk Leidy's latest book In a Good Place: https://amzn.to/4tzjCvE Join 11,934 readers of the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Brown, G., & Baer, M. (2011). Location in negotiation: Is there a home field advantage? Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 114(2), 190–200. Cialdini, R. B. (2016). Pre-suasion: A revolutionary way to influence and persuade. Simon & Schuster. Langer, E. J., & Rodin, J. (1976). The effects of choice and enhanced personal responsibility for the aged: A field experiment in an institutional setting. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 34(2), 191–198. Pinsker, H., Kupfermann, I., Castellucci, V., & Kandel, E. R. (1970). Habituation and dishabituation of the gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia. Science, 167(3926), 1740–1742. Rajecki, D. W. (1974). Effects of prenatal exposure to auditory or visual stimulation on postnatal distress vocalizations in chicks. Behavioral Biology, 11(4), 525–536. Rodin, J., & Langer, E. J. (1977). Long-term effects of a control-relevant intervention with the institutionalized aged. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35(12), 897–902. Wells, M. M. (2000). Office clutter or meaningful personal displays: The role of office personalization in employee and organizational well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 20(3), 239–255.

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Názory a argumenty: Jefim Fištejn: Další Trumpovo fiasko. Fandí Moskvě a vyhrává Kyjev!

Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 5:04

Naivkové, kteří ještě donedávna věřili pohádce pro chudé, že Donald Trump je poslušným pejsánkem svého ruského páníčka Putina, pokud není rovnou agentem FSB, asi nyní nevycházejí z údivu: jak je možné, že Rusko tu válku po mnoha letech ne a ne vyhrát? Kde je tedy ona slavná Trumpova pomoc Moskvě? Kde je tak zvaný „duch Anchorage“, který se stal údajným symbolem americké zrady?

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Jefim Fištejn: Další Trumpovo fiasko. Fandí Moskvě a vyhrává Kyjev!

Názory a argumenty

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 5:35

Naivkové, kteří ještě donedávna věřili pohádce pro chudé, že Donald Trump je poslušným pejsánkem svého ruského páníčka Putina, pokud není rovnou agentem FSB, asi nyní nevycházejí z údivu: jak je možné, že Rusko tu válku po mnoha letech ne a ne vyhrát? Kde je tedy ona slavná Trumpova pomoc Moskvě? Kde je tak zvaný „duch Anchorage“, který se stal údajným symbolem americké zrady?Všechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

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S8 Ep992: Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artil

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 8:50

Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)

S8 Ep995: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 55:32

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. 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“How we used nudges reach £12 billion in sales” Octopus Energy's Pete Miller

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 40:32

Octopus Energy went from £0 in revenue to £12 billion in 10 years. Today, on Nudge, I chat with their first employee Pete Miller, who explains how they used nudges to grow. Hear why they: 1) Encourage customers to spin a wheel to reward metre readings. 2) Give away free electricity at 4pm. 3) Play you the number one song from the year you turned 14. 4) And gave away 40,000 electric blankets during an energy crisis. --- Become an FSB member: https://get.fsb.org.uk/nudge/ Unlock the Nudge Vaults: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew/ --- Today's sources: Shampanier, K., Mazar, N., & Ariely, D. (2007). Zero as a special price: The true value of free products. Marketing Science, 26(6), 742–757. Shen, L., Fishbach, A., & Hsee, C. K. (2015). The motivating-uncertainty effect: Uncertainty increases resource investment in the process of reward pursuit. Journal of Consumer Research, 41(5), 1301–1315 Skinner, B. F. (1938). The behavior of organisms: An experimental analysis. Appleton-Century-Crofts.

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L'Ukraine frappe Saint-Pétersbourg… Poutine panique ? - L'intégrale -

C dans l'air

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 65:53

C dans l'air du 4 juin 2026 - L'Ukraine frappe Saint-Pétersbourg… Poutine panique ?L'Ukraine à l'offensive. En plein forum économique international de Saint-Pétersbourg, l'Ukraine a lancé des frappes visant des sites stratégiques de la ville. Des réservoirs pétroliers ont été touchés et d'épaisses colonnes de fumée ont été visibles depuis le centre. Ces bombardements ont été présentés par Kiev comme des représailles, alors que l'Ukraine a été frappée, dans la nuit de lundi à mardi, par un raid de missiles et de drones russes, causant la mort d'au moins 21 personnes. L'objectif : cibler des infrastructures liées à l'effort de guerre russe.Ces attaques interviennent dans un contexte de pression militaire accrue et de pertes territoriales évoquées côté russe. Dans le même temps, l'Ukraine prévoit d'entamer en juin des discussions officielles liées à son intégration à l'Union européenne.En Russie, le pouvoir s'est encore durci. Des décrets classifiés ont été adoptés et les prérogatives du service russe de sécurité (FSB) renforcées. Les lois sur l'« extrémisme » et la « désinformation » sont largement utilisées, et des coupures d'internet ont été signalées.Une partie des opposants à Vladimir Poutine vit en exil, notamment à Londres, où ils dénoncent un système devenu plus opaque. C'est le cas de l'ex-oligarque russe Mikhaïl Khodorkovski, 62 ans, emprisonné dix ans en Sibérie, aujourd'hui déclaré « terroriste » par le Kremlin.Une présence qui pose question. Cette semaine, un pétrolier russe « Tagor », sous sanctions, a été repéré au large des côtes françaises alors qu'il n'était pas censé circuler. Selon les autorités françaises, le commandant aurait refusé d'obtempérer aux premières demandes de contrôle. Des forces françaises sont finalement montées à bord afin de procéder aux vérifications nécessaires. Un incident comparable s'était produit la semaine précédente avec un commandant chinois. Les autorités européennes affirment appliquer désormais une vigilance renforcée face à ces navires liés à la « flotte fantôme », un ensemble de bâtiments soupçonnés de contourner les sanctions en changeant de pavillon ou de propriétaire. Pourquoi l'Ukraine a-t-elle frappé la Russie en plein forum économique international ? Quel est le niveau actuel de contrôle exercé par l'État russe sur sa population dans le contexte de la guerre en Ukraine ? Qu'est-ce que la flotte fantôme russe, dont un quatrième pétrolier a été arraisonné par la France ? Nos experts :- Vera GRANTSEVA - Politologue, spécialiste de la Russie et professeure à Sciences Po Paris - Marie JÉGO - Journaliste "Le Monde", ancienne correspondante à Moscou - Anthony BELLANGER - Éditorialiste à Franceinfo TV, spécialiste des questions internationales - Guillaume LAGANE - Spécialiste des questions de défense, enseignant à Sciences PoPRESENTATION : Caroline Roux - Aurélie Casse - REDIFFUSION : du lundi au vendredi vers 23h40.PRODUCTION DES PODCASTS: Jean-Christophe ThiéfineRÉALISATION : Nicolas Ferraro, Bruno Piney, Franck Broqua, Alexandre Langeard, Corentin Son, Benoît LemoinePRODUCTION : France Télévisions / Maximal ProductionsRetrouvez C DANS L'AIR sur internet & les réseaux :INTERNET : francetv.frFACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/Cdanslairf5TWITTER : https://twitter.com/cdanslairINSTAGRAM :https://www.instagram.com/cdanslair/

Exiled for an anti-war drawing: A Russian family punished for dissent

Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 5:04

It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her, and the FSB soon visited both her school and her home. Her father was eventually arrested for supporting his daughter and speaking out against the war. He was convicted of discrediting the Russian army. Following his release from a penal colony, he and Maria left Russia and are now refugees in Strasbourg. A report by Elena Volochine, English adaptation by Lauren Bain.

Risky Bulletin: FSB calls out Western spyware operation

Risky Business News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 10:39

Russia's FSB calls out a Western spyware operation, high-profile Instagram accounts hijacked via Meta's AI support agents, Red Hat npm packages were compromised in another supply chain attack, and ten percent of domains registered last year were malicious. Show notes Risky Bulletin: A tenth of all new domains last year were malicious

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Patriarchs

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 26:04

The Asset team is releasing a 6-part audio drama Patriarchs. As the United States approaches 250 years of independence, the nation is asking hard questions about how it began, who paid the price, and what kind of republic it has become. Patriarchs, a loaded but apt term in today's vernacular, is a six-episode historical podcast drama that answers those questions by chronicling the most consequential relationship in early America: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, told in their own words. Subscribe hereWe begin with two former presidents looking back over a life together as friends, rivals, and uneasy family. From there, listeners travel back to the moment these strangers first step outside the Continental Congress to talk, two lawyers, two farmers, two men who have no idea they are about to remake the world. Every scene, every argument, every confession in Patriarchs is drawn from real letters, speeches, and memoirs, voiced by an ensemble of award-‑winning actors—with Stacy Keach starring as Thomas Jefferson. The result is an intimate drama of brilliant founders who are also flawed fathers, husbands, slaveholders, and partisans. We hear their partnership forged in crisis, as they push Congress toward independence and wrestle the language of the Declaration onto the page. Alongside them is Abigail Adams, one of the sharpest political minds of the age, whose letters slice cleanly through ego and ideology. Patriarchs also confronts the reality of slavery and sexual exploitation in the founding generation, centering Sally Hemings not as rumor but as a speaking, thinking presence whose choices and constraints shape Jefferson's life. Patriarchs is a chance to hear the founding generation as they really sounded: insecure, vain, idealistic, petty, courageous, haunted—often in the same breath in a rare combination of rigorous primary-source history and bingeable character drama, led by Stacy Keach and a veteran cast capable of carrying both prestige storytelling and wide audience appeal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2.30 The Empire Bleeds, Part 1

The Eastern Border

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 43:34

In Part 1 of our massive 2.30 Double-Feature, we aren't looking at the frontlines—we are looking at the multi-organ failure of the Russian state. Terminal gangrene has set in.While Washington think-tanks and Senator Marco Rubio panic over a conventional Russian ground invasion of the Baltics, the reality on the ground is mathematically absurd. We kick things off by roasting the American hockey machine (Latvia 4, USA 2) before diving into the absolute, sweating desperation of the Kremlin. From dropping $80-million "Oreshnik" tungsten crowbars on Ukrainian garages, to the eradication of 25% of Russia's oil refining capacity, the empire is bankrupting itself.We break down the Chinese betrayal in Beijing, the Russian oligarchs begging the FSB for "rules," the looming bank run outlined by Igor Lipsits, and the absolute mutiny happening in the comments of the heavily censored Yandex Dzen. The social contract is dead, and the elites are fighting over the pirate treasure while the ship goes down.The Eastern Border is an entirely independent, listener-supported journalism project operating 22km from the Russian border. If you want to keep the servers humming and the moonshine flowing, please consider supporting us:Become our patron:https://www.patreon.com/theeasternborderMerch store + another option for memberships:https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow what's going on here in the very border of Eastern Europe:https://bsky.app/profile/theeasternborder.lvDownload all episodes for free on our website; pictures accompanying certain episodes can be found there as well!http://theeasternborder.lv/Donate to the Ukrainian army so that they can get the trucks that they need:https://car4ukraine.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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La giornata in 24 minuti del 22 maggio

24 Mattino

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026

L'apertura di giornata con le notizie e le voci dei protagonisti, tutto in meno di 30 minuti.Sempre lontana una tregua tra Russia e Ucraina. Esercitazione congiunta di Russia e Bielorussia con il lancio di missili balistici ed ipersonici da una parte mentre l'Ucraina ha bombardato una sede dei servizi russi del Fsb nel Kherson, con molti morti e feriti. Intanto il cancelliere tedesco Merz ha proposto uno status di membro associato dell'Ue per l'Ucraina.Ne parliamo con Vincent Della Sala, docente di Scienza Politica dell'università di Trento.

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1080. Cognitive WARFARE is the Next Front line in Putin's War on Freedom and the West!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 46:03

Shaun Pinner is a former British soldier and Ukrainian Marine. He has written an extraordinary first-hand account of the war in Ukraine, his capture, imprisonment, and torture by the Russian invaders. Shaun was a retired and decorated British soldier, living peacefully in Mariupol with his Ukrainian family. But the full-scale war began, and after fighting alongside Ukrainian army colleagues, he found himself imprisoned in Russian-occupied Ukraine, and embarking on an unexpected and unimaginable fight for survival. After the horrors of frontline fighting, Shaun had to survive his capture by Russian soldiers, and his removal to a Black Site – an off-grid FSB prison operating outside all human rights conventions – where he was subjected to a campaign of torture by Putin's secret police.----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------LINKS:https://twitter.com/olddog100uahttps://www.facebook.com/snowy5599https://www.instagram.com/snowy_ua/https://linktr.ee/old_dog_uahttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GKJQYBPRV6YNL----------BOOKS:Live. Fight. Survive.: An ex-British soldier's account of courage, resistance and defiance fighting for Ukraine against Russia Paperback (2023)by Shaun Pinner (Author)----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/----------DESCRIPTION: Shaun Pinner on Captivity, Mariupol, and the Next Front: Russia's Cognitive War Against Ukraine and the WestJonathan Fink is joined by former Ukrainian marine POW Shaun Pinner, who fought for Mariupol, survived Russian captivity and torture, and now uses YouTube, Substack, and a book to inform both Western and Ukrainian audiences. Pinner describes shifting from combat to journalism after rehab, injury, and family commitments, and explains the “media wall” between Western narratives and Ukrainian realities, including the exclusion of pro-Ukrainian Russian-speaking Ukrainians. They promote a fundraiser to buy “vampire” drones for the Khartia unit and discuss sustaining and expanding pro-Ukraine engagement, especially among younger demographics. Pinner recounts efforts to reach North American media, warns about Russian propaganda and “neutrality,” and argues the war is increasingly cognitive and political, with Russia laundering its reputation internationally while destabilizing democracies. He outlines why a Russian victory would threaten NATO and highlights hope in a special tribunal and his lawsuit setting precedent for claims against the Russian state.----------CHAPTERS:01:05 From POW to Creator03:29 Breaking Media Narratives05:51 Vampire Drone Fundraiser07:06 Growing the Pro Ukraine Bubble09:20 Tours and Genocide Reality15:20 Soundbites and Propaganda21:17 Cognitive Warfare Front27:13 Debunking Ukraine Myths33:59 Why Russia Threatens All42:51 Justice and Tribunal Hope----------

Jacobin Radio: The Cost of Speaking Out Against Russia's War w/ Simon Pirani

Jacobin Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 71:44

Suzi speaks with Simon Pirani about his book Voices Against Putin's War: Protesters' Defiant Speeches in Russian Courts and the film Try Me For Treason. Russian exile activist Aleksandra Zapolskaia also joins the conversation to discuss Azat Miftakhov's case, one of thousands. Currently, there are more political prisoners in Russia than at any time since the post-Stalin thaw of the 1950s, and the state is killing them; at least seven political prisoners died in Russian custody in the first four months of 2026. We will also hear actors from the film read courtroom speeches from Igor Paskar and Andrei Trofimov. Paskar, who was tortured after protesting at an FSB office, asked the court what future generations will be told about these times. Trofimov received three additional years of imprisonment for his initial courtroom statements; his second speech concludes with the line that gave the film its title: “Try me for treason. I betrayed your deranged state.” Aleksandra Zapolskaya (Sasha) shares the story of Azat Miftakhov, the mathematician and anarchist who was tortured at an Arctic penal colony just down the road from where Navalny was killed. After his torturers were publicly identified, prison officials called Azat to their office and promised to treat him “respectfully” if he would stop talking to the media. “Being silent doesn't help,” Sasha says. “Being loud helps.” The discussion covers prisoner solidarity, the duration of the war, and the implications of Russia's current trajectory. Sasha offers a warning to Western listeners regarding the speed of political shifts: “It changes very slowly. And then it happens very fast.” Watch the film: youtube.com/watch?v=7FHacVH8tK8 Jacobin article: https://jacobin.com/2026/05/film-russia-ukraine-antiwar-prisoners Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements.

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2.29 Overdosing on Vranyo

The Eastern Border

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 44:34

Greetings, comrades, and welcome to The Eastern Border. Today, we are taking a long, hard look into the rotting, schizophrenic core of the Russian imperial delusion.The Kremlin generals are promising Vladimir Putin the entire Donbas by autumn, but the guys in the trenches are looking up at a sky entirely owned by Ukrainian drone swarms. In this episode, we audit the absolute collapse of the Russian state's connection to physical reality. We dive into the "Drone Wall" paralyzing Russian logistics, the dystopian slaughter of the Kuzbass dairy cows by the "Sovereign Feudalism" elite, and the frantic mothers of the 138th Brigade revealing that the Rostov military morgues are physically overflowing.But the real fatal blow? The 12-trillion ruble black hole in the Russian budget. As real inflation crosses 20% and the public withdraws 600 billion rubles in a massive bank run, the Kremlin has completely run out of cash. Their response? A terminal hallucination where the FSB blames their own drug epidemic on Kyiv, and the censorship board literally bans 10th-grade physics textbooks because the "Gay-Lussac" gas law sounds too much like Western propaganda.The empire is overdosing on vranyo, and the withdrawal symptoms are terminal.Become our patron:https://www.patreon.com/theeasternborderMerch store + another option for memberships:https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow what's going on here in the very border of Eastern Europe:https://bsky.app/profile/theeasternborder.lvDonate to the Ukrainian army so that they can get the trucks that they neehttps://car4ukraine.com/YouTube Link:https://youtu.be/ttwDtp4skucSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unveiling Epstein's Intelligence Connections: CIA and Mossad Links

Epoch Philosophy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 25:32

Jeffrey Epstein is notorious for his involvement in human trafficking and finance. However, newly released files reveal intriguing connections with intelligence agencies like Mossad, CIA, and FSB, largely overlooked until now. This episode delves deep into these links. Sources can be accessed here. Music by various artists, including Looppelganger, Sad Moses, Skyler Lawson, Alexander Mack, Brendon Moeller, Bytheway-May, and Anton Belov. 00:00:00: I. The Crumbling Facade00:03:57: II. The Beginning00:06:09: III. The First Prosecution00:09:07: IV. The First Clues00:11:45: V. Wexner and Southern Air Transport00:16:45: VI. The Ehud Barak Connection00:19:06: VII. Eastern Asset Management00:22:15: VIII. A Message #JeffreyEpstein #Mossad #CIA #FSB #intelligenceagencies #humantrafficking #finance #connections See show notes: https://inlet.fm/epoch-philosophy/episodes/6a060f59e6ae299bde219d74 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chômage, inflation : vous n'avez encore rien vu ... - L'intégrale -

C dans l'air

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 62:44

C dans l'air du 13 mai 2026 - Chômage, inflation : vous n'avez encore rien vu ...Deux mois et demi après le déclenchement de la guerre au Moyen-Orient, le détroit d'Ormuz est toujours fermé, la situation piétine sur le plan diplomatique et les voyants économiques commencent à passer au rouge. L'Insee vient de publier ses chiffres pour le premier trimestre 2026 : le chômage est en hausse de 0,2 % et atteint 8,1 %, son plus haut niveau en cinq ans. Les prix à la consommation ont augmenté de 2,2 % sur un an au mois d'avril, tirés par la flambée des prix de l'énergie. La croissance française est à l'arrêt. L'activité économique a stagné au premier trimestre, et la banque centrale n'a pas fait de prévision chiffrée pour le second trimestre. Autre signe d'inquiétude, les faillites d'entreprises ont frôlé la barre symbolique des 70 000 en mars dernier, selon des données de la Banque de France.Avec un pouvoir d'achat en recul, les courses deviennent un casse-tête pour de nombreux Français. Les boutiques sont de plus en plus désertées, et le secteur de la mode en particulier connaît une crise très profonde, marquée par une succession de redressements judiciaires et de fermetures qui fragilisent même des marques que l'on pensait incontournables. Ainsi, le chausseur Minelli vient d'annoncer la fermeture définitive de ses boutiques le 30 mai.Dans ce contexte, le Smic va augmenter de 2,4 % le 1er juin, a annoncé ce mercredi le ministre du Travail Jean-Pierre Farandou, soulignant qu'il s'agit d'une augmentation « mécanique » du salaire minimum, liée à la reprise de l'inflation, sans coup de pouce. Parallèlement, le gouvernement planche sur de nouvelles annonces pour soutenir le pouvoir d'achat des Français alors que les bénéfices des géants pétroliers relancent la question d'une taxation des « superprofits ». D'autres idées sont en débat, comme le blocage des prix ou la nationalisation de TotalEnergies.Parallèlement, le Conseil de stabilité financière (FSB), l'organisme international créé dans le cadre du G20 pour surveiller les vulnérabilités du système financier, alerte sur les risques croissants du crédit privé. Dans un rapport, il pointe la trop grande opacité des opérations de financement privé, plébiscitées ces dernières années, en particulier aux États-Unis, pour financer les PME et les ETI, et aujourd'hui dans l'œil du cyclone. L'inquiétude est montée d'un cran après que le géant BlackRock, ou encore le gérant Blue Owl, ont dû plafonner les rachats de parts de fonds investis dans la dette privée. Dans une tribune publiée en mars dans le New York Times, Richard Bookstaber, ancien responsable au Trésor américain, estime non seulement que « des signes de tension systémique commencent à apparaître », mais que ceux-ci pourraient déboucher sur une crise encore plus sévère que celle des « subprimes » en 2008. Il nous a accordé une interview.Nos experts :- Philippe DESSERTINE - Économiste, professeur à l'Université IAE Paris panthéon sorbonne, auteur de L'horizon des possibles, publié chez Robert Laffont- Mathieu PLANE - Économiste Directeur adjoint du Département Analyse et Prévision à l'OFCE, enseignant à Sciences PO Paris, auteur de L'économie française 2026, publié aux éditions La Découverte- Jean-Paul CHAPEL - Éditorialiste économique à France Télévision- Stéphanie VILLERS - Économiste, spécialiste des questions de Finances, conseillère économique de PwC France, un cabinet de conseils auprès des entreprises

Putin is at a DEAD END - in a War he Started, But Cannot WIN and Cannot END!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 26:03

2026-05-03 | UPDATES #191 | Tupik. Russia's own war correspondents just declared the war a dead end. The confessions of disheartened z-bloggers and turbo patriots. This episode is based on Michael Naki's survey of Russian z-blogger confessions. Whines of doom and gloom, whinging about the weakness of Russia and Putin's failure to erase Ukraine as a nation, a people, and as a military power. There is one Russian word you need to hold in your head for the next ten minutes. The word is Tupik. It means dead end. Cul-de-sac. The road that goes nowhere. Ironic that as we approach May 9th, Victory Day, we should be focusing on the war in which Russians no longer see victory, but rather a catastrophic defeat that now threatens to become an existential risk to their imperial realm. For four years, this word has been forbidden in Russian state media. The official line, repeated by Vladimir Putin, by Defence Minister Belousov, by Chief of General Staff Gerasimov, by every state television presenter, by every official briefing — was that the Special Military Operation was progressing. That every Ukrainian village taken was a victory. That every line on the map redrawn in Russia's favour was evidence of inevitable triumph. That the Western analysts predicting Russian failure were inventing fictions.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Michael Naki — "ТУПИК ДЛЯ АРМИИ РФ. Военкоров прорвало" / "DEAD END FOR THE RUSSIAN ARMY. War correspondents have broken through" (May 2026 video, transcript provided in user upload) — Primary source for entire episode: comprehensive collation of admissions from Zvinchuk (Rybar), Solovyov panellists, Sladkov, Steshin, Kotenok, Strelkov, Tretyakov, Ageev, and the "When the cannons sang" Telegram channelWashington Post — "Russian Mikhail Zvinchuk accused by State Department of election interference" (4 November 2024)Genderdesk WordPress — "Another Russian z-blogger: 'Rybar'" (24 April 2026) Pravda Ukraine — "UAV Operators. They'll be operators, not stormtroopers" (April 2026)Pravda NATO — "Results of April 27/30/May 1/May 2 from Rybar via SolovyovLive" (April-May 2026) Ukrainian News (Ukranews.com) — "Terrorist Girkin predicts Russia's military defeat" (April 2026) Wikipedia — Igor Girkin (Strelkov) — Biographical record; FSB colonel; April 2014 Sloviansk operation; Dutch MH17 conviction November 2022; 4-year sentence January 2024; Putin "lowlife" remarks; ongoing Telegram channel maintained by wife Miroslava ReginskayaThe New Voice of Ukraine — "Z-bloggers expose the harsh reality of Russia's stalled invasion" (April 2026) ----------

Russie: le rapprochement à grands pas de l'éducation et de la défense

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:29

Le secteur militaro-industriel – y compris l'armée – veut attirer plus de jeunes techniciens et spécialistes, en particulier dans le pilotage des drones. Les écoles d'apprentissage de pilotage pour enfants, jeunes et adultes commencent à se multiplier dans le pays, et les élèves sont incités à se tourner davantage vers l'enseignement technique. Presque 14 ans, couvé du regard par son père, il est assis sur une chaise pliante, ses yeux faisant l'aller-retour entre une tablette à plusieurs manettes et le ciel balayé par des rafales d'un vent puissant. Facile de deviner ce qu'il y scrute avant même qu'on lève les yeux : le bruit léger mais strident d'un drone plane au-dessus des têtes. Pas question de le photographier parmi la foule venue à ce festival patriotique annuel sur un aérodrome dans la nature, à une demi-heure de voiture de Lipetsk. Pourtant, Artëm est déjà une petite célébrité locale : il est champion de vol de drones de sa région, et très bien classé dans les championnats nationaux. « Mon père m'a montré une vidéo sur Internet où un pilote assemblait des drones et les faisait voler et m'a demandé si ça m'intéressait. J'ai adoré et je m'y suis mis », raconte-t-il. Un intérêt dont les motifs n'ont rien à voir avec des affrontements militaires : ce qu'Artëm dit aimer, « c'est qu'on peut admirer de magnifiques paysages en vol, et on peut aussi en faire son métier plus tard, notamment en compétition. Bon, quand je serai grand, tout peut changer, alors je ne sais pas encore ce que je ferai plus tard. Mais les drones peuvent servir à irriguer les champs, à prendre des photos et même à gagner de l'argent ». L'usage large des drones dans le secteur civil et les perspectives de carrière qui y sont liées, les nombreuses petites entreprises locales qui en développent et ont leur stand dans le festival en parlent beaucoup. Usage civil des drones mis en avant Mais les hommes venus démontrer l'éventail de leur production sont le plus souvent masqués, et affirment parfois être d'anciens combattants. Du reste, le festival – gratuit pour le public – est organisé par l'association régionale des vétérans, et nombreux sont ceux liés, notamment familialement, aux soldats qui se battent en Ukraine. « Regardez, ce drone est revenu du front aujourd'hui, il a terminé une mission de combat hier soir », explique un homme qui se présente sous le nom « Ocean » et représente la société locale Neibo. « Celui-ci, par exemple, a une capacité de déplacement de 10 kilomètres aller et 10 kilomètres retour. C'est un appareil qui peut fonctionner par radio et par fibre optique. La fibre optique permet un vol totalement silencieux, mais en cas de coupure de la ligne, l'équipement bascule automatiquement en mode radiocommandé et continue d'exécuter la mission avec un seul opérateur depuis une seule console. Et si notre drone, désormais radiocommandé, pénètre dans le système de défense antidrone, il dispose d'un algorithme pour sortir du périmètre de sécurité du système », poursuit-il. « Ocean » affirme utiliser « un maximum » de composants russes, et pour l'heure, ne pas avoir encore pu remplacer par une production nationale un seul élément : le moteur. Il déclare aussi que sa petite société vend à des compagnies nationales. « Nous sommes une petite entreprise ajoute -t-il, nous produisons entre 50 et 60 engins par mois. Mais si nous recevions une commande du ministère de la Défense, nous serions en mesure d'accroître notre capacité de production de manière significative. » Des pratiques de pression rapportées dans certaines universités, un démenti de l'armée Dans les allées des stands montés sur l'herbe, on croise aussi des officiers venus vanter leur académie militaire des forces aériennes, « une des plus importantes de Russie » dit l'un d'eux, une pile de prospectus devant lui. Mais aussi un jeune étudiant en physique venu avec sa grand-mère, dont l'un des fils est décédé dans les combats en Ukraine. Le jeune homme, lui, déclare dans une formule grinçante : « Je dois poursuivre sérieusement mes études, sinon, on va m'expulser de l'université. Et après, je vais devoir prendre des cours pour piloter des drones, puis signer un contrat pour l'armée et finalement être envoyé en troupes d'assaut. » Sa babouchka (« grand-mère ») proteste. Cette pratique de pression suite à de mauvais résultats ou des signalements de mauvais comportements d'élèves a en effet en tout cas été signalée dans certaines universités russes. Le journal Kommersant rapporte aussi que, selon des avocats spécialisés dans le droit militaire, ont été signalées « des situations où des étudiants endettés pour leurs études se seraient vu proposer des contrats comme alternative à l'exclusion pour non paiement » de l'université. À Novossibirsk, en février, l'enregistrement audio d'une professeure d'université, mécontente du peu d'enthousiasme des élèves à s'engager, a fuité et fait scandale. « D'où vient cette peur ? Êtes-vous tous des lâches ? », a-t-elle notamment déclaré. Après la publication de l'enregistrement audio, l'enseignante s'est plainte de menaces sur les réseaux sociaux, a contacté le FSB – le service de renseignement intérieur – et a notamment ensuite déclaré avoir « parlé sous le coup de l'émotion », mais ne pas avoir de regrets. « J'aurais probablement dû m'exprimer avec plus de douceur. Quant au fait de les avoir appelés à aimer leur patrie… je ne retirerai jamais ces mots ! », a-t-elle affirmé. Les événements de ce type ont en tout cas fini par faire réagir les autorités, d'autant qu'une vaste campagne de recrutement de soldats contractuels pour les forces de systèmes sans pilote a débuté en janvier. Le 27 avril, le ministère de la Défense a apporté un démenti officiel au recrutement d'étudiants par la coercition. Lors d'une réunion consacrée au recrutement d'étudiants pour les troupes de systèmes sans pilote, le vice-ministre de la Défense et général d'armée Viktor Goremykin a précisé que les candidats souhaitant intégrer les forces de systèmes sans pilote peuvent choisir de signer un contrat d'un, deux ou trois ans et insisté sur le fait que « toute forme de contrainte à la signature d'un contrat est exclue ». Le ministère de la Défense a aussi annoncé la mise en place d'une ligne téléphonique spéciale, destinée à recueillir les plaintes pour tentative de contrainte à la signature de contrats. Des cours de pilotage de drone à partir de 9 ans Kommersant écrit que « la question de l'issue d'un contrat demeure délicate. Suite à l'annonce de la mobilisation partielle à l'automne 2022, la durée d'engagement de la plupart des militaires sous contrat a été prolongée jusqu'à la fin officielle du régime de mobilisation. Les garanties spécifiques offertes aux candidats aux troupes de drones entrant en service diffèrent sensiblement des pratiques habituelles. Toutefois, la validité de ces garanties ne pourra être vérifiée qu'en 2027, à l'expiration des premiers contrats d'un an ». De Krasnodar à Sotchi ou Ivanov, en passant par la capitale russe, on signale en tout cas de plus en plus la création d'écoles de drones locales. Celle de Lipetsk est dirigée par l'association régionale des vétérans. Elle emploie notamment un homme – lui aussi masqué – qui se présente comme « Sergueï », ex-combattant de Wagner, l'ancienne compagnie d'Evgeni Prigojine inscrite sur la liste noire de l'Union européenne, des États-Unis et d'autres pays pour – notamment – crimes de guerre et activités déstabilisatrices en Ukraine, en Syrie et en Afrique. « Sergueï » est aujourd'hui instructeur pour les soldats comme pour les enfants à partir de 9 ans, et visite régulièrement les écoles de la région. « Nous commençons par l'enseignement théorique, explique-t-il. Ensuite, les enfants assemblent des drones, puis les programment. Nous les formons sur des simulateurs informatiques. Puis, ils prennent les drones pour les piloter. Nous organisons ces cours et formons les enfants gratuitement. De plus, ils n'étudient pas seulement les drones et la robotique, mais nous leur enseignons aussi des valeurs patriotiques. Nous intégrons même des notions scolaires. Nous éduquons nous-mêmes les enfants. » Pour « Sergueï », ce sont les 10-18 ans qui apprennent le plus vite, « car ils sont habitués à jouer aux jeux vidéo ». Des incitations à s'orienter vers l'enseignement technique Parallèlement, les places à l'université ont été réduites et les incitations des enseignants lors de l'orientation à se rendre dans l'enseignement technique au lieu de la filière générale sont de plus en plus nombreuses, et parfois mêmes pressantes, selon certains témoignages. L'entrée à l'université se fait en moyenne à 18 ans, après onze ans de scolarité dans la filière générale, et les études y durent en général cinq ans, quand la filière technique compte neuf ans d'étude, et une spécialisation supérieure qui ne dépasse pas les trois ans. Ce changement de braquet, qui intervient sans avoir été formellement annoncé, suscite certaines critiques. Un enseignant, qui a demandé à s'exprimer anonymement, juge ainsi que : « La qualité de l'enseignement dans les écoles techniques, après plus de 30 ans de réformes, s'est considérablement détériorée et la confiance du public est rompue. Si la qualité était meilleure, peut-être que les familles réagiraient différemment. Mais là, naturellement, les parents sont très mécontents de voir leurs enfants privés de la possibilité de recevoir une bonne éducation. Par ailleurs, l'enseignement technique est aussi une formation qui s'achève très rapidement. Et contrairement aux universités qui permettent d'obtenir un sursis, les jeunes qui y ont étudié doivent faire leur service militaire très vite et très jeune, et tout le monde n'est pas prêt si rapidement pour ça. » Pas les adolescents qui fréquentent les festivals comme ceux de Lipetsk, qu'ils soient venus en famille ou avec leur mouvement de jeunesse patriotique. On leur offre de tester des armes automatiques, de faire des parcours du combattant, et bien sûr de rencontrer « Sergueï », l'instructeur, qui a déployé ses drones dans son stand. Médailles sur la poitrine, le dirigeant de l'association régionale des vétérans, Alexander Yastreb, rencontre et serre des mains dans les allées des stands du festival. Ce natif de Crimée ne mentionne pas Wagner dans sa biographie officielle, mais parmi les récompenses qu'il affiche sur sa poitrine, on remarque quatre croix noires, soit une distinction non officielle décernée par la société militaire d'Evgueni Prigojine. Et dans la liste des « points chauds » où il dit avoir servi son pays, figurent notamment la Syrie, la Libye, le Tchad et la Centrafrique, ainsi que « l'opération spéciale ». Il se présente aujourd'hui aux primaires de Russie Unie, le parti au pouvoir, pour concourir comme élu à la Douma. S'il est désigné, Alexander Yastreb pourrait faire partie des 80-100 vétérans du conflit en Ukraine à devenir députés en septembre 2026, soit presque 20% de l'assemblée. La Douma, bien sûr, ne conteste jamais les projets du Kremlin. Mais cette forte présence à venir de ces vétérans à Moscou est une forme de traduction de leur poids dans les rouages de l'appareil d'État. Et le signal, parmi d'autres, qu'ils sont destinés à rester, quelle que soit l'issue du conflit, une force politique et sociale qui va peser sur l'avenir de la Russie. À commencer par celui de la jeunesse aujourd'hui. Retrouvez tous nos articles, reportages et émissions sur la Russie

Putin is at a DEAD END - in a War he Started, But Cannot WIN and Cannot END!

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 26:03

2026-05-03 | UPDATES #191 | Tupik. Russia's own war correspondents just declared the war a dead end. The confessions of disheartened z-bloggers and turbo patriots. This episode is based on Michael Naki's survey of Russian z-blogger confessions. Whines of doom and gloom, whinging about the weakness of Russia and Putin's failure to erase Ukraine as a nation, a people, and as a military power. There is one Russian word you need to hold in your head for the next ten minutes. The word is Tupik. It means dead end. Cul-de-sac. The road that goes nowhere. Ironic that as we approach May 9th, Victory Day, we should be focusing on the war in which Russians no longer see victory, but rather a catastrophic defeat that now threatens to become an existential risk to their imperial realm. For four years, this word has been forbidden in Russian state media. The official line, repeated by Vladimir Putin, by Defence Minister Belousov, by Chief of General Staff Gerasimov, by every state television presenter, by every official briefing — was that the Special Military Operation was progressing. That every Ukrainian village taken was a victory. That every line on the map redrawn in Russia's favour was evidence of inevitable triumph. That the Western analysts predicting Russian failure were inventing fictions.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Michael Naki — "ТУПИК ДЛЯ АРМИИ РФ. Военкоров прорвало" / "DEAD END FOR THE RUSSIAN ARMY. War correspondents have broken through" (May 2026 video, transcript provided in user upload) — Primary source for entire episode: comprehensive collation of admissions from Zvinchuk (Rybar), Solovyov panellists, Sladkov, Steshin, Kotenok, Strelkov, Tretyakov, Ageev, and the "When the cannons sang" Telegram channelWashington Post — "Russian Mikhail Zvinchuk accused by State Department of election interference" (4 November 2024)Genderdesk WordPress — "Another Russian z-blogger: 'Rybar'" (24 April 2026) Pravda Ukraine — "UAV Operators. They'll be operators, not stormtroopers" (April 2026)Pravda NATO — "Results of April 27/30/May 1/May 2 from Rybar via SolovyovLive" (April-May 2026) Ukrainian News (Ukranews.com) — "Terrorist Girkin predicts Russia's military defeat" (April 2026) Wikipedia — Igor Girkin (Strelkov) — Biographical record; FSB colonel; April 2014 Sloviansk operation; Dutch MH17 conviction November 2022; 4-year sentence January 2024; Putin "lowlife" remarks; ongoing Telegram channel maintained by wife Miroslava Reginskaya----------

Russia is Approaching "MILITARY DEFEAT" and the Consequences will be Catastrophic!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 14:38

2026-05-01 | UPDATES #189 | Girkin has issued another outburst from prison — 'we are heading for military defeat.' The man who did more than most to start this war now says it is lost. He is a criminal, but this pronouncement is worth listening to. The implication, the Putin regime has lost control of its own founding myth – its own justification for existing. The rest is failure and defeat. His name is Igor Vsevolodovich Girkin. Pen name: Strelkov — the Shooter. Former colonel of Russia's FSB. The self-proclaimed man who "pulled the war's trigger" in April 2014 by leading armed Russian militants across the border into Sloviansk. The so-called Defence Minister of the Donetsk People's Republic. Convicted in absentia by a Dutch court in November 2022 for the mass murder of 298 civilians on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. By any honest accounting, an international war criminal of the first order.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Ukrainian News (Ukranews.com) — "Terrorist Girkin predicts Russia's military defeat" (Late April 2026) Euronews — "EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto" (23 April 2026)Council on Foreign Relations — "Orbán's Fall in Hungary Opens a Door for Europe — and Closes One for Russia" — Liana Fix and Benjamin Harris (3 April 2026) Ukrainska Pravda / European Pravda — "Hungary's Magyar comments on EU's €90bn loan for Ukraine" (13 April 2026) Ukrainska Pravda — "EU wants to unblock €90bn for Ukraine as quickly as possible after Orbán's defeat" (13 April 2026)Wikipedia — Igor Girkin (Strelkov) The Moscow Times — "Ex-Rebel Leader Girkin Sentenced to 4 Years for Extremism After Criticizing War" (25 January 2024) Newsweek — "Putin's forces heading to military 'defeat,' former Russian commander warns" (April 2023)Newsweek — "Russia has suffered 'strategic defeat' as war nears 10th month: Igor Girkin" (December 2022) The New Voice of Ukraine — "Former 'DPR' leader argues Russia is 'heading for a military defeat'" (April 2023) ----------

Brief Histories: Spy Cities - Moscow

True Spies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 30:58

In the second season of Brief Histories, True Spies producer Joe Foley is your guide to the shadowy side of the world's Espionage capitals. In Moscow, we'll discover the origins of Russia's intelligence culture, go underground with the CIA"s Moscow Station, and hear a first-hand account from an FSB defector. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets and skills. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Antonia Gonzales

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 4:59

Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in “Dances with Wolves”, has been sentenced in Nevada to 37 years to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury found him guilty on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual abuse. Prosecutors say he used his position as a Lakota spiritual leader to gain trust and manipulate victims over many years. One woman, who was 14 when the abuse began, told the court her childhood was taken from her. Chasing Horse was arrested in 2023 and has denied the charges. Tongass National Forest Deputy Supervisor Barb Miranda talks about the Tongass Forest Plan Revision agenda to Wrangell, Alaska residents at the Nolan Center on April 21, 2027. (Photo: Colette Czarnecki / KSTK) U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel have been visiting Southeast Alaska communities to understand how residents want the Tongass National Forest used. The federal agency is doing a comprehensive revision of the Tongass National Forest plan, which will guide long-term management. They are focusing on tribal, subsistence, recreation, tourism, and timber aspects. Tongass National Forest Deputy Supervisor Barb Miranda with USFS visited Wrangell last week and gave a brief presentation to community members. “Down in the lower 48, the towns and wild places are surrounded by civilization. Here it’s the opposite — we have our communities surrounded by this wild place that provides so much for our food, for our subsistence and for our economies.” Miranda says the plan aims to balance ecological preservation and community needs. Towards the back of the room were activities where people could write down their thoughts and take a survey. Community members highlighted the importance of balancing commercial activities like logging and recreation with subsistence needs. Albert Rinehart is the tribal administrator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association. He just finished an activity that had him identify the greatest subsistence harvest in a certain area of the Tongass. “Subsistence is important to a lot of our smaller communities, rural communities. If we’re gonna be doing any planning, it should be to help those habitats prosper and have our subsistence game be available.” The current comprehensive plan for the Tongass was revised in 1997 and was last amended in 2016. The deadline for Southeast communities to comment is May 6. USFS plans to release a draft of the environmental impact statement in November with a 90-day comment period following. Additionally, they plan to release the final draft of the statement in the summer of 2027, and the final plan in January of 2028. This story was provided by KSTK's Collete Czarnecki Perseverance Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photo: Leila Kheiry) The Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) voted last week to uphold Ketchikan's rural designation. That is after two tribal organizations on Prince of Wales (POW) Island submitted requests for reconsideration to the federal Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) last July. FSB voted in 2025 to reclassify Ketchikan from a non-rural status, allowing all residents to hunt and fish on federally managed lands and waters that were previously closed to them. That designation was challenged by Craig's tribe and Native corporation. They said the board failed to “fully consider the unintended consequences” of allowing new subsistence hunters from Ketchikan to access POW's deer population. The Ketchikan Indian Community was in favor of the rural designation, and worked for years to get rights to federally regulated subsistence activities. The tribe argued that the rural designation allows its tribal citizens to exercise traditional subsistence practices. The vote to sustain Ketchikan's rural designation came in the final hours of the board's four-day wildlife regulatory meeting in Anchorage. The vote also followed an executive session on April 23 to discuss the requests for reconsideration. This story was provided by KRBD's Hunter Morrison Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — The Menu: Traditional diet success and the first Indigenous ‘Chopped' champion

Badlands Story Hour Ep. 164: Eastern Promises

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 106:05

Chris Paul and Burning Bright settle into a new Thursday night 10:30 PM ET time slot with a deep dive into David Cronenberg's 2007 crime drama Eastern Promises, written by Steven Knight and starring Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, and Armin Mueller-Stahl. The guys unpack why this stoic, brutal character study is more than a mob movie. It's a meditation on moral relativism, the weapons of the enemy, and the blurry line between systems and sovereigns. Along the way, they argue that stories (not facts) are the real terrain of the info war, using Nikolai's undercover FSB operation as a lens for understanding narrative warfare, controlled opposition, and what it really means when you can't verify any of the "real" stories being fed through your screen. They also wander into the Russian Vory code, the Ukrainian oligarch pipeline, Putin's strange bureaucratic war on the criminal underworld, the Donbas trafficking pipeline, and why Nikolai's tattoo ceremony is really a ritual of dehumanization. Plus, a sneak peek at next week's pick: No Country for Old Men.

Russia crippled as ‘meat assaults' fail in spring offensive & will this be the year Ukraine takes more territory than Moscow?

Ukraine: The Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 49:18

Day 1,511.Today, as the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group meets in Berlin just hours after President Zelensky signs a new defence cooperation pact with Germany, we assess the first moves of Hungary's new prime minister and what they could mean for European support for Ukraine. We then take a deep dive into Russian military tactics and campaign design – including how Moscow consolidates control over occupied territories – with an expert from the Institute for the Study of War.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Karolina Hird of the Institute for the Study of War.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Karolina Hird's Occupation Updates for the ISW:https://understandingwar.org/people/karolina-hird/ The SBU detained an FSB informant who, while working as a school principal in Kramatorsk, corrected shelling of the city (Ukrainian Government):https://ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-zatrymala-informatorku-fsb-yaka-pratsiuiuchy-zavuchem-shkoly-u-kramatorsku-koryhuvala-obstrily-mista17-year-old Lithuanian who won the Norwegian Mathematical Olympiad donated the entire prize to Ukraine (LRT):https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/svietimas/45/2887345/norvegijos-matematikos-olimpiadoje-laimejes-17-metis-lietuvis-visa-priza-paaukojo-ukrainai Ukraine opens first Africa food supply center in Ghana (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-links-food-aid-and-trade-with-ghana-agrohub/?mc_cid=d5c797f2f4&mc_eid=08d0680a95 EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S8 Ep743: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-13-2026. 1979 WOMEN PROEST IN TEHRAN

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 7:43

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-13-2026.1979 WOMEN PROEST IN TEHRAN The Brewing Blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Bill Roggio discusses the potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed talks in Islamabad. US demands include opening the strait, ending nuclear programs, and stopping proxy attacks against Middle Eastern neighbors.2. The Resilience of Iranian Surrogates. Bill Roggio analyzes the continued strength of Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis. Despite military pressure, these groups remain active, with the Houthis potentially held in reserve to threaten critical global shipping lanes.3. The Internal Struggle of the Iranian People. JANATYN SAYEH discusses the regime's brutal internal crackdown, noting over a thousand executions in 2026. The Iranian people feel abandoned by the current ceasefire, fearing the regime will survive without significant systemic change.4. Identifying Iran's Hardline Five-Man Leadership. Jonathan Schanzer outlines Iran's core leadership, including Ghalibaf and Vahidi, who possess deep ties to internal repression and international terror. These veterans represent an institutional commitment to the revolution, making significant concessions unlikely.5. Holocaust Remembrance and the Iranian Ideology. Malcolm Hoenlein reflects on Yom HaShoah and rising global anti-Semitism. He discusses how Iran's radical ideology drives its leaders to claim victory despite heavy military losses, refusing to compromise on their nuclear and proxy ambitions.6. Regional Realignments and the Houthi Threat. Malcolm Hoenlein warns the Gulf States face extreme vulnerability as Iran threatens their infrastructure. The Houthis remain a strategic reserve capable of closing the Bab al-Mandeb, while Europe continues to marginalize itself by staying on the sidelines.7. Operation Roaring Lion and Strikes on Beirut. David Daoud details the IDF's Operation Eternal Darkness, which targeted 100 Hezbollah sites in under ten minutes. The strikes hit densely populated areas of Beirut, causing massive displacement and raising questions about tactical objectives.8. Hezbollah's Inseparable Link to the Iranian Regime. David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an essential extension of Iran's regional power, not a disposable proxy. Iran will likely fight to preserve the group, as Hezbollah's survival is critical to its revolutionary goals.9. Peru's Shift to the Right. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports on Peru's election, where right-wing candidates Kiko Fujimori and Rafael Lopez Aliaga are leading. This trend suggests a continental shift away from the pink tide and toward pro-Western governments.10. Political Stagnation and Repression in Venezuela. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that the Rodriguez brothers maintain control in Venezuela by focusing on economic compliance while delaying political transitions. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado faces threats of imprisonment, hindering hopes for free elections and a democratic transition.11. Escalation and Extortion in the Straits. Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the US Navy's mission to counter Iranian extortion and clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's big-stick strategy aims for a deal but risks a resumption of war.12. Viktor Orbán's Defeat and the European Center. Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the ousting of Hungary's Viktor Orbán by Peter Magyar as a victory for traditional democracy. This shift removes a major obstacle to EU aid for Ukraine and disrupts Vladimir Putin's influence.13. Ukraine's Easter Standoff and Prisoner Exchanges. John Hardy reports on Russian ceasefire violations during Orthodox Easter and significant prisoner exchanges. The removal of Viktor Orbán in Hungary is expected to unblock vital EU financial loans for the Ukrainian government.14. Iraqi Militias as Iran's Strategic Reserve. Ahmed Sharari discusses how Iraqi militias are fundraising to support Iran and Hezbollah. These groups serve as a strategic reserve for the Iranian regime, demonstrating their readiness to sacrifice resources for the revolution.15. Canada's Pivot Toward China. Conrad Black analyzes Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to strengthen trade with China amidst shifting relations with the US. While resource-rich Canada seeks new markets, political mistrust of China's undemocratic regime remains high.16. The Russian Mob and Political Kompromat. Craig Unger explores Viktor Orbán's long-standing ties to the Russian mafia and the FSB. He argues that both Orbán and Donald Trump have functioned as assets for Russian intelligence due to financial entanglements.

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S8 Ep742: 16. The Russian Mob and Political Kompromat. Craig Unger explores Viktor Orbán's long-standing ties to the Russian mafia and the FSB. He argues that both Orbán and Donald Trump have functioned as assets for Russian intelligence due to finan