Podcasts about Geopolitics

This week on New World Next Week: America loses the Iran war; BlackCore exposes Israeli election meddling; and UK moves to ban under-16 social media.

Dr. Marta Havryshko, a Ukrainian historian and activist, discusses the complex internal and geopolitical realities of the Russia-Ukraine war. Havryshko highlights the controversial glorification of Nazi collaborators in modern Ukraine and the subsequent suppression of academic research that challenges these nationalist narratives. She critiques the Western media for ignoring human rights violations, such as the brutal forced conscription of Ukrainian men and the influence of far-right battalions. The conversation further explores how global corporate interests and Western political elites utilize Ukraine as a proxy to strategically weaken Russia. Ultimately, she warns that the dehumanization of dissenting voices and the escalation of military rhetoric risk a broader, more catastrophic global conflict. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites X https://x.com/HavryshkoMarta Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61578894123458 Responsible Statecraft https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/martahavryshko About Marta Havryshko Marta Havryshko is a U.S.-based author and researcher focused on Ukrainian nationalism, the far right, and the Russo-Ukrainian War. Havryshko holds a PhD in History from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Ukraine. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Inflation and investing are once again front and center as markets assess a new mix of price pressures. In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido is joined by Helen Jewell, BlackRock's International Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Equities, and Tom Becker, senior portfolio manager on BlackRock's Global Tactical Asset Allocation team.Together, they explore what is driving inflation today, from AI infrastructure demand and energy bottlenecks to fiscal spending, supply constraints, and regional differences. The conversation examines how inflation is affecting capital markets, equities, fixed income, stock market trends, and portfolio diversification.This episode also looks at the role of AI as both a near-term inflationary force and a potential longer-term productivity driver. As AI investing accelerates demand for electricity, chips, copper, data centers, and infrastructure, investors are watching how these megaforces reshape markets and the global economy.Key insights:· How AI infrastructure demand is contributing to inflation pressures· Why inflation differs across regions, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, and China· Where pricing power matters most for companies and sectors· How inflation measures like CPI, PCE, and PPI inform market views· Why sticky inflation can challenge traditional stock-bond diversification· How investors can think about inflation across equities, bonds, and multi-asset portfolios

This past week delivered a rare natural experiment — major Fed communications and a historic Middle East ceasefire happened simultaneously, giving investors a live stress test of what truly moves markets. Dissecting which force had more power over stock prices, bond yields, and the dollar can sharpen every investor's macro framework going forward.Today's Stocks & Topics: Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Market Wrap, Option Markets, Fedspeak vs. Geopolitics: Which Force Actually Drives Markets More?, Toast, Inc. (TOST), The Japanese Yen, Owning Silver & Gold, Perpetual Futures.Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pmTo sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLgOur Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ghost opens episode 116 with Trump's latest gaggle confirming the Hormuz naval blockade is history, US farmers are getting paid to feed Iran, and critics like Ted Cruz need to be "educated" on the deal's terms. The IAEA inspections dispute gets the full treatment: Ghost breaks down how Iran only denied inspecting its bombed facilities, not all facilities, and why the media is deliberately misrepresenting the gap. Pakistan PM Sharif and Iran's president both confirm ballistic missiles were never on the table, period. Ghost then turns to the Jerusalem News Syndicate summit, walking through Mark Levin's unhinged speech, Netanyahu's "kill them first" Talmud citation calling the diaspora to fight back, and Naftali Bennett's bombshell admission that he was smuggling tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran to support a regime change operation. Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister declares the new enemy axis is Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, which are precisely Trump's three closest Middle East allies. Keir Starmer's resignation gets Ghost's theory that European elites pushed him out for being too cooperative with Trump. The episode closes with Colombia's razor-thin election of Trump-endorsed "El Tigre," his background as Alex Saab's lawyer, and Gustavo Petro's accusation that Israel hacked Colombian election servers.

My guest today is Vlad Barbalat, the Chief Investment Officer of Liberty Mutual Investments, the $120 billion investment platform that sits within one of the largest insurance companies in the world.  Vlad grew up in Soviet Moldova, came to America in 1990, and built a career that eventually led him to one of the most distinctive capital allocator seats anywhere in finance.  Today we talk about how the mutual insurance structure creates a unique investment platform, what Liberty looks for in a new deal or partner, and what it means to build a career and a life in a country that gave you opportunities you never would have had anywhere else.  Please enjoy my conversation with Vlad Barbalat. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgeline.ai⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:00:53) Vlad Barbalat (00:01:28) The Most Interesting Seat in the Market (00:05:53) Breaking Down the $120B (00:10:41) How the Portfolio Is Constructed (00:11:00) The House View (00:13:49) What Liberty Looks for in a GP (00:16:32) Why Not Just Buy Bonds (00:18:30) Benefits of the Mutual Structure (00:23:40) The Luxury of the American Citizen Through Immigrant Eyes (00:30:26) How Immigration Shaped His Worldview (00:32:45) Direct Deals vs. GP Allocations (00:35:23) Branded Capital (00:39:07) Geopolitics & Investing (00:43:48) AI's Impact on Investing (00:46:22) The Valuation Debate (00:50:47) Public vs. Private Markets (00:53:53) Lessons from Goldman (00:54:41) Why Excellence Matters (00:57:30) Managing Permanent Capital (01:03:54) The Kindest Thing 

While his nine-year-old son was fighting stage three cancer, Nick Stevens was driving around buying up scrap tungsten carbide just to keep food on the table. It worked well enough that one day, sitting in the hospital room, his son said to him: “Dad, why don’t you just start your own business and be your own boss?” Today Nick and his cousin Joey run JC Metals, going around the country paying cash on the spot for the carbide piling up in shops. And they refuse to sell a pound of it overseas even when buyers offer them more money to do it. Listen on your favorite podcast app using pod.link.     . View the podcast at the bottom of this post or on our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Social and never miss an update! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swarfcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarfcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/todays-machining-world X: https://twitter.com/tmwswarfblog ************* Link to Graff-Pinkert's Acquisitions and Sales promotion! Main Points While You Wait, the Price Moves Carbide tooling has gotten expensive. Between the tariffs and China restricting exports, prices have been swinging all over the place. Every machine shop has scrap carbide sitting around, worn inserts and chipped end mills that are useless for precision work but still worth real money as raw material. A lot of shops don’t realize how much. Nick says he walks into places with piles of carbide they’re practically throwing away, not knowing it’s worth $40,000 or $50,000. JC Metals buys it and sells it to a private US processor, one that recently received what Nick describes as an $11 million government grant to buy up as much domestic carbide as possible and keep it in American manufacturing. The major toolmakers all have their own buyback programs too. Kennametal, Sandvik, Seco. They work, but the model is the same: ship your material out and wait on a check for 15 to 30 days. With prices moving the way they are, the number you agreed to when you shipped is not the same number when the check clears. JC Metals shows up with their own scales, weighs everything in front of you, and pays you that day. Cash, wire, Zelle, ACH, whatever you want. The Geopolitics of Scrap China controls about 85 percent of the world’s tungsten carbide supply and has been cutting off exports. Foreign buyers have been approaching American shops directly, offering 30 to 40 percent more per pound to ship the material back overseas. Nick says he outbid one of those buyers last month, knowing he would lose money doing it, because he didn’t want the material leaving the country. Tungsten carbide is a core component of armor-piercing ammunition, from rifle rounds to tank rounds. It’s also used in nuclear weapons casing. Until this interview I knew tungsten carbide was a big deal for manufacturers. I had no idea about the national security ramifications. Changing the Scrapper Stigma My great grandfather was in the scrap metal business. One reason my grandfather went into used machinery instead was that he found the scrap business unsavory, manipulating scales, shady deals. When we had a warehouse it wasn’t uncommon for scrappers to pull up in a truck and steal from Graff-Pinkert. Nick and Joey bring their own scales so there’s no question about the weight. The company name, JC Metals, stands for Jesus Christ Metals, a nod to the faith that carried them through Jack’s illness. Jack Stevens, Nick’s son, is ten months cancer free. Question: What do you do with your scrap carbide?

Episode 623 of the A Minute to Midnite Show. Leo Hohmann joins Tony K. Main discussion points include Trump's peace plan in the Middle East, the burgeoning of surveillance, data centers and AI, food shortages and more.

https://novacut.ai/  Description: Anthropic pulls access to Fable, and China responds the same day with GLM 5.2. In this episode we break down the escalating AI arms race, US export controls on chips and frontier models, and whether the "Great Firewall of America" is already here. ⏱️ Topics: Anthropic restricts Fable — what happened and why China's GLM 5.2 release and how close they're catching up US trust, surveillance, and AI gatekeeping Token pricing chaos — cost per task vs. cost per token Model routing, loop engineering, and autonomous agents Anthropic's Mythos model and Fable safeguard philosophy Xiaomi NEMO V2.5 Pro Ultra Speed Midjourney's bizarre health spa pivot AI Engineer Conference wrap-up

Check out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://linktr.ee/bbskillhouseFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsCheck out my Mind Performance app: Level SuperMindLink:- https://app.level.game/?c=zSbmYnShare your guest suggestions hereMail - connect@beerbiceps.comLink - https://forms.gle/aoMHY9EE3Cg3Tqdx9Join the Level Community Here:https://linktr.ee/levelsupermindcommunityFollow BeerBiceps SkillHouse's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBicepsSkillHouseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerbiceps_skillhouseWebsite : https://beerbicepsskillhouse.inFor any other queries EMAIL: support@beerbicepsskillhouse.comIn case of any payment-related issues, kindly write to support@tagmango.comIn this special episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Prof Arun Kumar (PhD in Economics), who shares deep insights on the impending global economic crisis, the impact of Super El Niño, AI's threat to mental labor, and the hidden realities of the Indian unorganized sector. This episode takes you into the complexities of global geopolitics, the fertilizer shortage, and the strategic roadmap India needs to navigate the next decade.In this conversation with Prof Arun Kumar, we talk about the Four Major Crises facing India, the displacement of jobs by Artificial Intelligence, the importance of a bottom-up economic approach, and the rising trade deficit with China. We also understand the impact of the West Asia crisis on global oil prices, the reality behind "Stagflation," and how India can achieve true strategic autonomy by investing in R&D and supporting the micro-sector through cooperatives.This episode also covers the Super El Niño's effect on agriculture, the decimation of MSMEs, the new Cold War between the US and the China-Russia-Iran block, the role of black money in hurting productivity, and the future of energy through coal gasification and solar power.This podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Macroeconomics, Geopolitics, AI and Job Security, Indian Agriculture, Global Trade, and the future of the Indian Economy.(00:00) – Start of the episode(01:50) – 4 Major Crises Coming Soon(02:42) – The Super El Niño Threat(04:53) – Real Impact on Indian GDP(06:24) – China's Secret Growth Model(08:32) – The Threat to 11 Crore Jobs(10:43) – Fertilizer & Global Oil Shortage(12:37) – AI: The End of Mental Labor?(15:14) – Will Humans Become Obsolete?(17:39) – Indian Tech vs US Tech(19:22) – The New Global Cold War(22:26) – Why India Fails at R&D(25:54) – Our Dangerous Dependency on China(30:51) – The Reality of Unemployment(34:01) – Black Money & Productivity Loss(38:58) – Harsh Truth of Indian Policy(41:26) – Why You Should Stop Buying Gold(46:45) – Explaining Stagflation & Recession(53:04) – US, Iran, & The Global Oil War(1:00:14) – China's Master 30-Year Plan(1:03:08) – End of the episode#geopolitics #india

The New Discourses Podcast with James Lindsay, Ep. 210 Moral clarity on the Ukraine War has been difficult for many Republicans. There are reasons for that, some good, some less good. For one thing, the Democrats in the name of what seems to be some bizarre globalist agenda, which is the precise thing many Republicans reject, went all in on Ukraine, demanding more and more support. For another, this triggered an isolationist streak in the American Right that was inflamed by deliberate Russian propaganda to get Republicans to pull back or even to support Russia or Putin himself. In this state of confusion, the truth is often that there are not two conflicting sides but at least three. Here, there are three conflicting philosophies of global organization competing, and the American Right is slow to figure this out. In this important episode of the New Discourses Podcast, host James Lindsay uses as Russian source, Aleksandr Dugin's The Foundations of Geopolitics (1997) (https://amzn.to/4eEmXnG) to make these three competing philosophies clear. Join him to gain much-needed moral clarity on this important issue. Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #Ukraine

**Typical Skeptic Podcast #2682****Guest:** Leo Zagami**Time:** Sunday, June 21, 2026 — 7:00 PM Easternwww.leozagami.com- Leo Websitehttps://podcasts.apple.com/iq/podcast/the-leo-zagami-show/id1724611898 - Leo Zagami PodcastInternationally renowned investigative journalist and bestselling author Leo Zagami returns to discuss his explosive new book:**The Vatican's Top Secret Alien Agenda: Hidden Encounters, Forbidden Rituals, and Jesuit Astronomers in the Age of UFO Disclosure.**Topics include:• The Vatican's historical interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence• Jesuit astronomers and modern space research• Secret societies and hidden power structures• Exopolitics and the future of disclosure• Ancient mysteries and forbidden knowledge• Religion, spirituality, and the UFO phenomenon• Artificial intelligence and humanity's future• Audience Q&AWhether you're interested in disclosure, hidden history, the Vatican, or the intersection of spirituality and the UFO phenomenon, this promises to be one of our most thought-provoking conversations yet.As always, we encourage viewers to think critically, ask questions, and explore different perspectives.Please Like, Subscribe, Share, and Support the channel if you enjoy the show!Leo Lyon Zagami is an internationally renowned investigative journalist, author, and researcher born in Rome, Italy, in March 1970. Since 2009 he has authored more than twenty books published in multiple languages, becoming widely known for his research into secret societies, Freemasonry, the Vatican, geopolitics, exopolitics, and the hidden influence of elite power structures.His bestselling works include *Pope Francis: The Last Pope? Money, Masons and Occultism in the Decline of the Catholic Church*, *The Invisible Master*, and the acclaimed *Confessions of an Illuminati* series.After relocating to Palm Springs, California in 2019, Leo became a naturalized American citizen in 2024.Tonight he joins Typical Skeptic to discuss his latest #1 Amazon Best Seller in UFOs, *The Vatican's Top Secret Alien Agenda: Hidden Encounters, Forbidden Rituals, and Jesuit Astronomers in the Age of UFO Disclosure*. We'll explore the Vatican's historical interest in extraterrestrial intelligence, exopolitics, secret archives, Jesuit astronomy, disclosure, hidden knowledge, and what these developments could mean for humanity's future.

Energy consultant Art Berman argues that the global economy is fundamentally fueled by work derived primarily from oil. He contends that because energy production growth is flattening, the era of endless economic expansion is coming to an end. Berman highlights how modern geopolitical conflicts, specifically involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, are actually desperate struggles over dwindling natural resources. He dismisses renewable energy and EVs as insufficient solutions, labeling them as economic losers that fail to reduce actual hydrocarbon consumption. Ultimately, the discussion suggests that as energy becomes more expensive and difficult to extract, the world faces increasing economic fragmentation and a decline in living standards. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Art Berman https://www.artberman.com X https://x.com/aeberman12 Art Berman on TNT Radio https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com/p/art-berman-on-the-hrvoje-moric-show About Art Berman Art Berman is anything but your run-of-the-mill energy consultant. With a résumé boasting over 40 years as a petroleum geologist, he's here to annihilate your preconceived notions and rearm you with unfiltered, data-backed takes on energy and its colossal role in the world’s economic pulse. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

This is an excerpt from my podcast This Week in Geopolitics. I record new episodes every Monday so give me a follow if you would like to see more!

This is an excerpt from my podcast This Week in Geopolitics. I record new episodes every Monday so give me a follow if you would like to see more!

Andreas Steno is back flying solo again to answer the question that matters most for markets right now: Is the oil still flowing? Andreas examines what we actually know about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, how oil markets have responded, and why the feared supply shock never materialized.01:00 - Macro Mondays: Is the Oil Still Flowing? What Markets Need to Know 03:22 - Strait of Hormuz Reopens? What the Shipping Data Really Shows05:25 - Oil, Jet Fuel, and Fertilizer Prices Are Rolling Over Fast07:51 - Falling Inflation Changes the Entire Macro Regime09:24 - Why Central Banks Still Haven't Caught Up to the Disinflation Shift13:17 - Anthropic Export Curbs and the New AI Arms Race17:51 - SpaceX IPO Mania and What It Says About Risk Appetite19:55 - IPO Boom, Liquidity, and Why This Cycle May Still Have Room to Run22:45 - South Korea Exports and Why Semiconductors Still Look Strong17:15 - Defining Therapeutics, Psychedelics, and the Next Big Micro Trade19:35 - MicroStrategy, Bitcoin Risk, and What Actually Matters Now#macro #andreassteno #macromondays #realvision 

In this episode, Bruce Collins is joined by Mike Arnold to discuss the growing importance of Nigeria in relation to American interests, global affairs, and the future of Africa. The conversation explores Nigeria's strategic position as Africa's most populous nation and examines its influence on economics, energy, security, religion, and international relations. Bruce and Mike discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Nigeria, including political developments, regional stability, religious tensions, economic growth, and the nation's expanding role on the world stage. The episode also considers why events occurring in Nigeria can have broader implications for the United States and the international community. Listeners will gain insight into one of Africa's most influential nations and why understanding Nigeria is becoming increasingly important in today's interconnected world.

Ghost opens episode 115 on the day the Iran deal is officially ratified at Versailles, the Strait of Hormuz is declared open, and CENTCOM lifts the naval blockade entirely. But within hours, Israeli armor columns push north of the Litani River toward Nabatia, four IDF soldiers are killed including a battalion chief, and Iran cancels JD Vance's Geneva meeting in protest. Ghost walks through who actually signed the MOU for Iran (the head of parliament, not the Ayatollah, president, or foreign minister) and why that matters. The centerpiece of the episode is JD Vance's White House podium press conference, where he calls out Smotrich and Ben Gavir by name, reveals that two-thirds of Israel's defensive weapons are American-made and American-funded, and warns that Trump is the only world leader still sympathetic to Israel. Ghost frames this as the clearest American political statement on the US-Israel relationship in modern history. A US-Qatar brokered Lebanon ceasefire is reached Friday afternoon, but the IDF stays in its southern Lebanon security zone. Ghost closes with Naftali Bennett's new political vision for Israel, Laura Loomer calling for the AIPAC Tracker account to be banned, and his broader argument that Israel, Europe, and the Republican Party are all living off American taxpayers.

In this episode of The Intelligence Report, Dylan Welch sits down with Sarah McCue to discuss her remarkable journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a senior advisor at the United Nations.Sarah shares how education became her pathway to opportunity, the lessons she learned through entrepreneurship, and the experiences that ultimately led her to work on some of the world's most pressing challenges at the UN. The conversation explores resilience, personal growth, leadership, and the power of creating opportunities where none seem to exist.Today, Sarah is focused on raising awareness about the growing threat of microplastics and helping educate the public about their impact on human health, ecosystems, and the future of our planet. This wide-ranging discussion offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in making a meaningful difference in the world.Topics include:• Overcoming poverty through education• Entrepreneurship and building opportunity• Working inside the United Nations• Leadership and personal development• The global challenge of microplastics• How individuals can create lasting impactSupport the show

In this episode of The Intelligence Report, host Dylan Welch sits down with Chris Stakich, CEO of Summit, to explore the transformative power of bringing exceptional people together.Dylan shares his firsthand experience attending Summit at Sea, one of the world's most sought-after gatherings of entrepreneurs, investors, artists, athletes, and changemakers. Together, they discuss what makes Summit different, why meaningful relationships matter more than ever, and how carefully curated communities can spark ideas, partnerships, and lifelong friendships.The conversation examines the role of human connection in an increasingly digital world, the importance of creating environments where collaboration can flourish, and why some of the most impactful opportunities in business and life begin with simply being in the right room with the right people.Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, community builder, or someone seeking deeper connections, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of gathering with purpose.Topics discussed:• Dylan's experience at Summit at Sea• The vision behind Summit and its global community• Why relationships drive opportunity• Creating spaces for innovation and collaboration• The future of intentional communities and leadershipHosted by Dylan Welch.The Intelligence Report explores the intersection of business, geopolitics, leadership, and the people shaping the future.Support the show

Join Christine Darg as she explores the Ark's historical and modern geopolitical significance. Discover various theories about the Ark's location, including definite claims from Jerusalem's Temple Institute as well as the Ethiopian church. Learn about the potential impact of the Ark's discovery on global religious dynamics. This video also looks into the spiritual reconciliation between Isaac's and Ishmael's descendants, reflecting on biblical narratives and their relevance today.

This week on New World Next Week: the new world screwworm helps the fake meat agenda; Gates is in the hot seat again over Epstein links; and a new study suggests iPhones cause plunging birth rates.

Financial market infrastructure is often invisible to investors, yet it powers every trade, settlement, and ownership record across capital markets. As technology evolves, tokenization is emerging as a new way to represent and transfer financial assets, raising questions about how markets may operate in the future.In this episode of The Bid, Oscar Pulido speaks with Rob Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer at BlackRock. They discuss what tokenization means in practice, how it differs from cryptocurrencies, and why digital assets are drawing increased attention from investors, institutions, and policymakers.The conversation explores how tokenization could improve access, efficiency, and connectivity across financial markets. Rob also shares his perspective on the coexistence of traditional financial systems and digital assets, the role of digital wallets, and the regulatory developments that could shape adoption in the years ahead.Key insights:· How tokenization creates digital representations of financial assets· Why tokenization differs from cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin· How digital wallets could expand access to capital markets· Why traditional finance and digital assets may coexist· What role blockchain technology plays in financial infrastructure· How regulation could influence the future of tokenized markets

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Victor Cha joins us to discuss Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea, his first in nearly seven years. He examines what the summit reveals about China's evolving approach to North Korea, including the absence of any discussion on denuclearization. The conversation also explores North Korea's growing leverage between China and Russia, the possibility of renewed Trump-Kim diplomacy, and the broader implications for U.S. allies in the region. Victor Cha is President of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Intelligence analyst Michael Letts rejoins the program to discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting the United States and its position in the world. We examine recent reports and warnings regarding the evolving relationship between the United States and Israel, including concerns raised by some officials and analysts about the potential national security implications of deepening integration between the two nations. We also discuss recent legislative proposals aimed at expanding military cooperation and coordination between the U.S. and Israel, and what those developments could mean for American foreign policy, sovereignty, and strategic interests moving forward. Michael shares his perspective on whether these efforts represent a broader geopolitical shift and explores his claim that some factions ultimately want Israel to become a 51st state. He argues these developments could be laying the groundwork for proposals far beyond what most Americans currently envision.You can support Letts' work protecting officers in the line of duty at InvestUSA.org

Ken Shinoda explains how the recent Iran peace deal and Fed actions have calmed inflation fears, impacting the bond market. He suggests reimagining the traditional 60/40 portfolio split, advocating for shorter-duration, high-quality credit assets within the fixed-income allocation. Ken also discusses current ETF flows, highlighting continued demand for core-plus solutions and specialized securitized offerings, noting the ongoing growth and prevalence of the ETF wrapper in the market.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Geopolitics has dominated this year's G7 political meeting in Evian, France. Donald Trump offered scant detail on the Iran peace deal but leaders promised to boost support for Ukraine. Though prostitution in Japan has a long history, recent scandals have drawn it into the spotlight. And Britain's Country Life magazine has a winning formula: ignore the news. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chiefMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: G7, Donald Trump, Iran, UkraineProstitution, Japan, sex workCountry Life, publishing, BritainListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geopolitics has dominated this year's G7 political meeting in Evian, France. Donald Trump offered scant detail on the Iran peace deal but leaders promised to boost support for Ukraine. Though prostitution in Japan has a long history, recent scandals have drawn it into the spotlight. And Britain's Country Life magazine has a winning formula: ignore the news. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chiefMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: G7, Donald Trump, Iran, UkraineProstitution, Japan, sex workCountry Life, publishing, BritainListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firas discusses how big tech and intelligence agencies have always worked hand in glove, from their founding until today.

The hosts pull no punches in this segment, leveling fierce criticism against Donald Trump and JD Vance over an upcoming, secretive agreement with Iran. Despite being staunch Trump supporters, they echo scathing editorials from the New York Post and National Review, warning that the deal lifts critical naval blockades, surrenders control of the Strait of Hormuz, and hands billions of dollars to the IRGC upfront with zero verification. The discussion highlights the existential threat of an enriched Iranian regime, unchecked Chinese military shipments like the intercepted cargo ship Tuska, and calls on the conservative base to demand transparency before the deal is officially signed. Trump Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC, Chinese Influence, National Review, New York Post, Foreign Policy, Naval Blockade, Ballistic Missiles, Republican Dissent, Geopolitics, Nuclear Proliferation

In this episode, Madelyn O'Farrell talks with Celadyne founder and CEO Gary Ong about how a new membrane material can unlock the full potential of electrochemistry for hydrogen, long-duration energy storage, and critical material separations. Gary shares his journey from PhD researcher to startup founder after big corporates passed on his invention, then explains how Celadyne's membrane dramatically reduces hydrogen crossover, boosting fuel-cell durability and cutting critical materials in electrolyzers. They dive into the grid-capacity crunch facing hyperscalers, why hydrogen plus electrolyzers and fuel cells makes sense at 50–100+ MW scale, and how salt-cavern storage enables multi-day and even week-long clean power from solar. Gary also unpacks the geopolitical race over hydrogen technology between the U.S. and China, the strategic role of hydrogen for defense and fuel logistics, and closes by arguing that the real constraint to building next-generation energy and AI infrastructure in the U.S. is workforce development and the shortage of skilled trades. Highlights from their conversation include: Gary's Journey From PhD to Energy Tech Founder (0:44) What Celadyne Does and Why Electrochemistry Matters (2:11) Reinventing Membranes and Unlocking New Markets (4:54) Grid Capacity, Hyperscalers, and Long Duration Storage (7:14) Electrolyzers Plus Fuel Cells for Multi Day Energy (10:45) Why Power Price Matters Less Than Compute Productivity (14:21) Geopolitics, China, and The Hydrogen Technology Race (15:29) Hydrogen's Role in U.S. Energy Mix and Resiliency (19:59) Defense Use Cases, Submarines, and Synthetic Fuel (20:56) Air Force Funding and Early Defense Partnerships (25:27) Workforce Development as the Real Infrastructure Bottleneck (26:58) Closing Thoughts on Reindustrialization and Skilled Trades (28:58) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump's pressure campaign against Iran appears to have produced a framework for negotiations aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Todd walks through the reported 12-point plan, explains why Iran's leadership remains a threat to regional stability, and discusses what must happen for any agreement to succeed. Todd also examines why strength and deterrence matter in foreign policy and why caution is still warranted despite encouraging developments. Plus, a look at the growing controversy in Major League Baseball as players respond to Pride Night policies by writing Bible verses on team-issued hats.

Episode 114 opens with a War Room clash: Rabbi Wallachie acknowledges that US and Israeli interests are diverging, but Ghost steps in to correct his claim that Hezbollah is simply the Iranian army, walking through its actual origins as a resistance movement. From there, Ghost breaks down a heated Bannon segment where Wallachie denies any Greater Israel expansion plan, a claim Ghost dismantles using Ben Gavir's own statements about expelling Lebanese civilians. At the G7 in France, Trump publicly criticizes Israel's conduct in Lebanon, suggests Syria's Jelani take over the Hezbollah fight, and reveals he was angry about the Beirut strike hours before the Iran deal was finalized. Ghost digs into the Strait of Hormuz numbers discrepancy between CENTCOM's leaked count and Bloomberg's tracker data, and explains why Trump is withholding the full 14 point memorandum until Friday. Putin and Trump's hour long birthday call gets coverage alongside Lukashenko's bombshell claim that the Vatican and Naftali Bennett deceived Putin into pulling back from Kyiv in 2022. The episode closes with Israel's political fallout: Lapid calling Netanyahu's handling an absolute failure, Smotrich and Katz refusing to be bound by the deal, and American Jewish leaders demanding the text be made public.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files, its blackmail, the political implications of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. We'll also talk about the influence of powerful Israeli interests on American foreign policy and ask whether the United States is being drawn into another Middle Eastern war against the will of its own citizens (and at our cost, yet again).--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

President Trump's pressure campaign against Iran appears to have produced a framework for negotiations aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Todd walks through the reported 12-point plan, explains why Iran's leadership remains a threat to regional stability, and discusses what must happen for any agreement to succeed. Todd also examines why strength and deterrence matter in foreign policy and why caution is still warranted despite encouraging developments. Plus, a look at the growing controversy in Major League Baseball as players respond to Pride Night policies by writing Bible verses on team-issued hats.

David Haggith discusses the fragility of Middle Eastern peace agreements, specifically critiquing Trump’s claims of a ceasefire while highlighting the geopolitical isolation of Israel. This conflict is linked to a global oil shortage, with Haggith warning of an imminent inflationary surge as U.S. reserves reach critical lows. Beyond economics, the he explores eschatological themes, suggesting that the drive toward artificial intelligence and transhumanism represents a modern “Tower of Babel” that threatens to imprison humanity. The conversation concludes by examining the ethical dilemmas of participating in a technocratic surveillance state. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites The Daily Doom https://www.thedailydoom.com About David Haggith David Haggith is the publisher/editor-in-chief of The Daily Doom where he writes on the economic, social and political news of our troubled times — a non-partisan daily collection of the most consequential stories about our complex times from multiple sources around the world plus daily editorials. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Investor and writer Jayant Bhandari offers a pessimistic assessment of current global geopolitics and the decline of Western civilization. Bhandari argues that the world is entering a period of extreme chaos characterized by persistent conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, as well as rising global inflation. He provides a particularly harsh critique of India, describing it as a dysfunctional and corrupt state that is currently de-industrializing despite international propaganda to the contrary. A central theme of the discussion is the impact of mass migration, which Bhandari claims is importing a “third-world mentality” that threatens the demographic and cultural stability of the West. In contrast, he praises East Asian nations like China and Japan for maintaining social homogeneity and suggests they represent the most stable future for investment. Ultimately, Bhandari warns individuals to diversify their assets and residencies to survive increasing state surveillance and societal decay. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Jayant Bhandari Website https://jayantbhandari.com X https://x.com/JayantBhandari5 About Jayant Bhandari Jayant Bhandari is an investor, writer, and speaker who travels extensively in search of investment opportunities, particularly in natural resources and junior mining. He advises institutional investors and is known for combining field-based investing with a broader interest in economics, culture, politics, and the institutional foundations of civilization. He served as a director of Gold Canyon, a publicly listed Canadian company, until its merger with another entity. Earlier, he worked for six years with U.S. Global Investors in San Antonio, Texas, and for one year with Casey Research. Immediately after completing his MBA, he established the Indian subsidiary operations of a British company and a German-Swiss company. Before that, he worked with his father in the family's printing press—an experience that gave him a practical education in business that no formal training could match. Jayant writes on investing, economics, politics, culture, and moral philosophy. His work has appeared in Liberty, the Mises Institute, Casey Research, Acting Man, International Man, Mining Journal, Zero Hedge, Lew Rockwell, Fraser Institute, Le Québécois Libre, Mauldin Economics, Northern Miner, Mining Markets, American Renaissance, and Counter-Currents. He is currently working on a book about the civilizational roots of Third World dysfunction and why societies without deeper moral and cultural transformation decay toward pre-colonial forms. He is also the founder of Capitalism & Morality, an annual seminar in Vancouver focused on the moral and cultural foundations without which capitalism and freedom cannot endure. Jayant holds an MBA from Manchester Business School in the UK and a Bachelor of Engineering from SGSITS in India. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Welcome to the ultimate late-night audio ride where the serious meets the surreal! Hosted by "midnight misfit" Walter Sterling, this eclectic podcast swings wildly from gritty breakdowns of geopolitical deals and heartfelt special-needs parenting advocacy to the absolute fringes of conspiracy. Buckle up for unfiltered conversations covering everything from shape-shifting, bowling-ball-sized UFO orbs attacking nuclear sites to the suppressed free energy of the erased Tartarian civilization. Add in a generous helping of bizarre true news—like naked men stealing police cars, thrill-seekers petting Great Whites, and teenagers fiercely guarding their Walmart vests—and you have a truly unpredictable midnight mix. Whether you're worried about corporate greed, your kid's IEP, or interdimensional space invaders, Walter has your late-night cravings covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The global stage is shaking and the media is in an absolute frenzy!

Is the administration throwing Iran a multi-billion dollar lifeline?

The backlash within the highest levels of national security is boiling over!

The mainstream narratives are imploding at warp speed!

The global and domestic stages are in total chaos!

The threats to our freedom are mounting from every direction!

The mainstream media is in a state of absolute panic as massive stories break all at once!

Is the Trump administration laundering billions to Iran through Qatar?

In this episode of Oilfield 360, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Bear Queen sit down with Jose Bayardo, the newly appointed CEO of NOV, to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of global energy.Bayardo shares a candid and wide-ranging perspective shaped by his career across investment banking, private equity-backed growth companies, public markets, and large-scale global operations. From his early days in energy technology and corporate development to his leadership of one of the world's largest oilfield services companies, the conversation traces how disciplined capital allocation, operational experience, and adaptability have defined his path.00:00 Why Oil and Gas Matters00:36 Podcast and Sponsors01:59 Host Catch Up03:23 Meet Jose Bayardo04:03 Early Life and Education06:43 Banking and Energy Tech07:32 SCF and Complete Growth14:48 Continental to NOV18:34 Becoming NOV CEO25:26 What NOV Does26:10 Brazil Deepwater Expansion28:45 Geopolitics and Supply Chain30:05 Energy Security and Diversification31:13 Fiberglass and Midstream Infrastructure33:25 Automation and Data Tech35:14 NOV in 5 to 10 Years37:19 M&A Versus Organic Innovation39:13 Capital Discipline and Investing42:23 Replacement Cycle and Tightening Market45:37 Family Life and Balance48:33 Cars and Hands-On Hobbies51:55 Mentors and Leadership Lessons54:57 Quick Fire and Career Advice

As the World Cup kicks off this Thursday, scrutiny surrounds ticket prices, disrupted fan travel, potential ICE activity, and FIFA's murky dealings. ESPN Global Sports Correspondent Sam Borden has covered this tournament from Brazil to Qatar, and he joins Rapid Response to break down the USA's real chance, what Iran's presence on American soil actually means, and whether hosting the world's biggest sporting event is a blessing or a liability right now. Plus, Borden makes the most passionate case you'll hear for why the World Cup matters more than any scoreline.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.