Podcasts about Guyana

Vom kleinen karibischen Paradies zum globalen Erdölproduzenten: Guyana in Südamerika gilt als am schnellsten wachsende Wirtschaftsnation der Welt. Und weil das Land demokratisch regiert wird und eine positive Klimabilanz hat, ist es auf dem Papier geradezu ein Traum-Handelspartner für die EU. In dieser 11KM-Folge erzählt der Journalist Fabian Federl von den Schattenseiten des Öl-Booms. Er hat mit Einheimischen, Öl-Arbeitern und dem Präsidenten Guyanas gesprochen. Hier hört ihr das Deutschlandfunk-Feature von Fabian „Guyanas Ölrausch: Wie der plötzliche Reichtum das Land verändert“: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:3df07785f96355a7/ Was passiert, wenn ein Land am Hunger nach Ressourcen zu Grunde geht, hört ihr in dieser früheren 11KM-Folge “Minen und Macht: Wie wertvolle Rohstoffe die Kämpfe im Ostkongo befeuern”: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Rohstoffe_Ostkongo Hier geht's zu 11KM Stories "Rape Tapes", unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Stories_Rape_Tapes?=cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Niklas Münch Mitarbeit: Lisa Hentschel, Lukas Waschbüsch Host: Elena Kuch Produktion: Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Christine Frey, Alexander Gerhardt Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Nicole Dienemann und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim NDR.

The Amazon rainforest is home to billions of trees, animals and people. It's spread across nine countries in South America - Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela - but the majority of it, almost 60%, is in Brazil. As well as being rich in biodiversity, the Amazon is also very important in the world's fight against climate change; as it absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen. But the Amazon has been declining. In fact, in 2022 Brazil set a new deforestation record for the amount of trees cut down in the rainforest in one month. This impact is being felt directly by the indigenous groups who have been living there for thousands of years, but also the world as a whole. In this episode we're joined by Graihagh Jackson, from the BBC's The Climate Question podcast, and Dr Erika Berenguer, who's a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford and Lancaster. We chat about why the Amazon is so important, and what's being done to protect it. This year's climate summit Cop30 is being held in Belem, in the Amazon, for the first time. So we also discuss what impact this could have on the world's largest rainforest. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producer: Mora Morrison and Chelsea Coates Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Es gibt nicht viele Bereiche, in denen die europäische Raumfahrt den Programmen der Nasa oder anderer großer Raumfahrtunternehmen das Wasser reichen kann. Aber bei Satelliten ist die Europäische Raumfahrtagentur (ESA) vorne mit dabei. In der Nacht wurde eine Ariane 6-Rakete von Französisch-Guyana aus ins All geschossen. Mit an Bord war der Satellit "Sentinel 1D". Was der kann und warum wir in Europa so gut sind, mit Satelliten zu arbeiten und zu forschen, das erklärt SWR Wissenschaftsredakteur Uwe Gradwohl im Gespräch mit SWR Aktuell-Moderator Moritz Braun.

A few months after some politricks from Guyana and Barbados - Governance reform on term limits have finally been passed by Cricket West Indies. Machel jumped into the studio to look at the meaning behind the reform and identify what we should or can look forward to seeing next. As ever please leave a rating, review and subscribe to the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. No other channel keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £1/$1 a month here - patreon.com/Caribcricket If you would like to read some high quality articles on West Indies cricket - please subscribe to our brand new site - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caribbean Cricket News on CounterPress • West Indies Cricket independent news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Der Countdown läuft am europäischen Weltraumbahnhof Kourou in Französisch- Guyana – also in Südamerika. Zum dritten Mal in diesem Jahr wird die Ariane 6 abheben. Eine Rakete, die ihre Fracht, ihre Nutzlast, billiger und flexibler ins All bringen soll als ihre Vorgängerin Ariane 5. Im Gespräch mit SWR Aktuell-Moderator Stefan Eich erklärt Toni Tolker-Nielsen, ESA-Direktor für Raketensysteme, wie die Ariane 6 entwickelt wurde. Und warum sie ihre Fracht, ihre Nutzlast, billiger und flexibler ins All bringen soll als ihre Vorgängerin Ariane 5. Ein Gespräch über Kooperation und Konkurrenz in der Raumfahrt – und warum die Europäer nicht unbedingt neidisch auf die USA sein müssen, nur weil deren Falcon 9 Raketen schon einen Entwicklungsschritt weiter sind.

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley dive into Bill Gates' surprising pivot on climate change, questioning his motives and the massive economic fallout from his past advocacy. They highlight Charles Payne's sharp commentary, emerging cybersecurity threats from Chinese EVs, Illinois' questionable battery storage bill, and Exxon's bold legal challenge against California's climate laws. Also covered: Exxon's Permian JV buyout, rig count drops, natural gas spikes, Venezuela tensions, OPEC+ production moves, and the strategic importance of Exxon's Guyana asset. A fast-paced, hard-hitting roundup of energy news and political implications.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily Insights Want to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio Survey Need Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business? Follow Stuart On LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ andTwitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16 Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... andTwitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:13 - Now that Bill Gates has said that Climate Change is not our biggest existential threat to Humanity, how much money has he cost the global markets?04:30 - Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Chinese Manufacturers' Control Over Electric Buses, Power Grids, and Phones06:08 - Illinois Gov Pritzker to Approve Bill Calling for 3 GW of Battery Storage by 2030 – But How Much Will They Lower Electricity Prices Remains to Be Seen09:45 - Exxon Buys Out Legacy Sinochem JV, Expands in Midland Basin12:17 - ExxonMobil Sues California Over Climate Reporting Laws17:10 Market Updates20:10 - OPEC+ Agrees to a 137,000 b/d Increase for December Followed by a 3-Month Pause: What It Means for Oil Markets and Investor Outlook22:05 - Chevron Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results23:27 - Outro Links to articles discussed:Now that Bill Gates has said that Climate Change is not our biggest existential threat to Humanity, how much money has he cost the global markets?Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Chinese Manufacturers' Control Over Electric Buses, Power Grids, and PhonesIllinois Gov Pritzker to Approve Bill Calling for 3 GW of Battery Storage by 2030 – But How Much Will They Lower Electricity Prices Remains to Be SeenExxon Buys Out Legacy Sinochem JV, Expands in Midland BasinExxonMobil Sues California Over Climate Reporting LawsOPEC+ Agrees to a 137,000 b/d Increase for December Followed by a 3-Month Pause: What It Means for Oil Markets and Investor Outlook

In a Halloween special packed with intel, humor, and high signal, Ghost dives deep into the tangled web connecting Venezuela, Colombia, and global power players. From Tucker Carlson's interview with Colonel Douglas Macgregor to Maduro's quiet war on the cartels, Ghost exposes how the mainstream narrative hides a deeper battle between globalist corruption and a rising sovereign alliance led by Trump, Putin, Xi, and MBS. He breaks down the oil wars between Guyana and Venezuela, Trump's Asia tour and trade deals, Saudi Arabia's “Davos in the Desert,” and how the global economic order is being rewritten before our eyes. The episode also dissects Israel's Mossad scandals, the brewing conflicts in Gaza and Turkey, and Trump's surprising nuclear statements, all tied together with Ghost's signature insight, historical context, and a few family Halloween laughs.

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Allerede i sommer begyndte eftersøgningen på Nelta Wyatt, der i løbet af sin korte karriere i 70¿erne udgav to LP¿er og en lille håndfuld singler, før hun langsomt men sikkert røg ud i glemslen. Eftersøgningen ledte Jonas Visti langt nede af Essequibo River, hvor Nelta eftersigende skulle holde til på sit lille landsted. Via den ædle gamle metode ved at stemme dørklokker og spørge tilfældige mennesker på gaden, finder Jonas frem til Nelta på hendes smukke, frodige og velholdte compound, hvor han bliver mødt af et mindre skeptisk menneske. Nelta er hverken begejstret eller smigret over besøg fra dansk radio fra den anden side af jordkloden og afviser interview i første omgang, men inviterer til gengæld med til karaoke-fest samme aften. Uden den helt store karaokesanger i maven tog Jonas afsted i håbet om at hun ville bløde op, når hun så den hjælpeløse gringo der forgæves prøvede at give den som øl-troubadour. Ingen ved hvad der præcist fik hende overbevist i løbet af aftenen, men de endte i hvert fald med at synge `The Girl Is Mine¿ som duet og et gennemført interviewet dagen derpå. Det kan du høre i sin fulde længde i denne sidste udgave af Vistis Vinyler fra Guyana! PS. Nårh ja, for søren. Jonas Visti hjalp faktisk også med at få digitaliseret nogle Uudgivede Nelta Wyatt-numre som der også er verdenspremiere på i denne uges udsendelse!

The US has ramped up its naval presence in the Caribbean, following several strikes against suspected drug smuggling vessels off the coast of major oil producer Venezuela. Yet oil prices have barely budged as Latin American production continues to ramp up. What is the role of Guyana and Argentina's emerging crudes, and how do flows to destinations like India fit into Trump's strategy? How are Permian operators responding to sustained low prices? Jeff Mower unpacks how low oil prices play into the Trump administration's military push in the Caribbean, along with Latin America oil markets reporter Jada Johnson and senior news reporters Ashok Dutta and Eamonn Brennan. Links: Vasconia FOB Colombia PCAGI00 Castilla Blend FOB Colombia AAVEQ00 Golden Arrowhead FOB Guyana GOLAH00 Liza FOB Guyana ALIZA00

Welcome back to Music Maniacs W/ Sight After Dark! Sifa just got back from Guyana, and we have LOTS to talk about. From the end of MTV, to the NYC mayoral race, this episode is JAMMED PACKED. As always, we went on a few maniacal tirades a long the way. Enjoy! ________________________________________________________________________ Do you love Music, and Music History, with a side of Comedy? Well you're in the right place! Sight After Dark (Singer Sifa Graffiti and Guitarist Dan Berg) is a band out of Brooklyn, NY that loves two things: 1) Talking Music. 2) Cracking Jokes. One day we were sitting around, discussing our favorite artists, and thought: ”if this isn't a podcast, we don't know what is!” Basically, Instead of keeping our musical conversations to ourselves, we decided to record them for all to hear. Come along as we discuss music, and whatever maniacal topics our brains decide to cover at the time new episodes every Wednesday! ____________________________________________________________________________ If you like our content, and feel like being generous, please consider adding to our virtual tip jar! Every dollar helps us to continue making content like this!  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sightafterdark? Checkout our latest music: Buy here: https://sightafterdark.bandcamp.com/track/any-day-now Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sightafterdark/any-day-now Support us by purchasing Sight After Dark Merchandise! https://sightafterdark.myspreadshop.com/all _________________________________________________________________________ Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sightafterdark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sight_afterdark/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sightafterdark/ Website: www.sightafterdarkonline.com Dan Berg: Twitter: @danbergmusic Instagram: @danbergmusic YouTube: Dan Berg Music Sifa Graffiti: Instagram: @sifa.graffiti movementgraffiti.info Business inquiries? Shoot us an email here: sightafterdark@gmail.com

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Ja, bevares.. Titlen på denne uges program er lidt kedelig, men ikke desto mindre retvisende i forhold til hvad vi skal beskæftige os med i denne uges udsendelse fra Guyana. Vi dykker nemlig ned i nogle af de fede plader som Jonas Visti har brugt enormt meget tid på at grave op fra den Guyanesiske muld. Der bliver spillet og fortalt og forklaret i én lang køre. Kun lige afbrudt af et interview med Nyjel Fraser, søn til den musikalske pioner Terry Nelson, som var den første og eneste der etablerede et pladetrykkeri i Guyana. Udover det finder vi ud af Guyana faktisk har været toneangivende i forhold til én af de meget populære musikformer i Anglo-Carribien. Så at Guyana, som påstået i første udsendelse - skulle være en nation af kopister er i hvert fald modbevist.

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When Laura was in Guyana, she fell in love with this stunningly beautiful bird, a species that is globally endangered thanks to the pet trade. (Laura is presenting a Zoom program for subscribers to [her blog](https://lauraerickson.substack.com/) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7 pm CDT. The invitation is embedded in her blog post, ["You're Invited"](https://lauraerickson.substack.com/p/youre-invited).)

0:00 - Intro0:08 - Microfinancing firm Dolla Financial is looking to raise a billion dollars through its latest bond.0:49 - The Port Authority of Jamaica says it's considering opening a new port in St Thomas.1:12 - Meanwhile, the Government of Guyana has signed a 156 million US dollar loan agreement with The World Bank to boost its infrastructure development projects.1:48 - More than 1000 websites and services went offline for several hours on Monday, following a global internet outage.

pWotD Episode 3093: Diwali Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 407,031 views on Monday, 20 October 2025 our article of the day is Diwali.Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), commonly known as Diwali (English: ), is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kārtika – between around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.Diwali is connected to various religious events, deities and personalities, such as being the day Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating the demon king Ravana. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles. Other regional traditions connect the holiday to Vishnu, Krishna, Durga, Shiva, Kali, Hanuman, Kubera, Yama, Yami, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman.Primarily a Hindu festival, variations of Diwali are also celebrated by adherents of other faiths. The Jains observe their own Diwali which marks the final liberation of Mahavira. The Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from a Mughal prison. Newar Buddhists, unlike other Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshipping Lakshmi, while the Hindus of Eastern India and Bangladesh generally, celebrate Diwali by worshipping the goddess Kali.During the festival, the celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and workspaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Hindus, in particular, have a ritual oil bath at dawn on each day of the festival. Diwali is also marked with fireworks as well as the decoration of floors with rangoli designs and other parts of the house with jhalars. Food is a major focus with families partaking in feasts and sharing mithai. The festival is an annual homecoming and bonding period not only for families, but also for communities and associations, particularly those in urban areas, which will organise activities, events, and gatherings. Many towns organise community parades and fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. Some Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs will send Diwali greeting cards to family near and far during the festive season, occasionally with boxes of Indian confectionery. Another aspect of the festival is remembering the ancestors.Diwali is also a major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora. The main day of the festival of Diwali (the day of Lakshmi Puja) is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, and is symbolically recognized by some US state governments.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:24 UTC on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Diwali on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

Join us for another episode in our popular Student Stories series, featuring Dr Frank Douglas, a scholar for whom education was pivotal in his life's journey. From his beginnings in Guyana to his work in global pharma leadership, we'll follow Frank's journey of "bouncing forward": of scholarships and hard work, undertaking a PhD in America, facing racial discrimination in the workplace, and beginning a new career after medical school.Frank also shares his clear methods for turning setbacks into strengths through hard work, perseverance and understanding how to turn your own problems into solutions for everyone.Delving into racial history in America, this episode, released during Black History Month 2025, celebrates Frank's achievements and extraordinary life.**You might also enjoy:Episode 18 of the Exam Study Expert podcast, featuring industry Titan Josaia Mar : https://examstudyexpert.com/coconut-shells-to-industry-titan-when-i-grow-up-month/**Find out more about Dr Frank Douglas:• Discover resources on anti-fragility and perseverance on his website: https://www.safehavendialogues-llc.com/• Listen to his podcast, Reframe for Resilience on your favourite podcast player, or at: https://www.safehavendialogues-llc.com/podcast  **Find out more about Exam Study Expert:Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.   • BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/ • Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams *     Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh.*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Two Poles pushing human limits: one running marathons in nearly every country on Earth, the other summiting the world's highest peaks; both pushing human endurance for personal strength. What drives a person to test the limits of body and spirit? Wojtek Machnik and Magdalena Skawińska,both Polish-born adventurers have redefined what it means to explore the world and the inner frontiers of discipline and resilience. Wojtek Machnik: Running the World, One Country at a Time Wojtek Machnik is a man in motion: he's visited 193 countries and ran 238 marathons in 181 of them. After 12 years in corporate banking and insurance, he left it all behind in 2016 to create a company combining travel and running, aligned with his own life's mission. Wojtek founded a travel agency for marathon enthusiasts, became a dive instructor, and then, in 2018, launched his life's defining challenge: the 249 Challenge, to complete a marathon in every country and territory on Earth. From December 2018 to December 2019, he ran 66 marathons in 66 countries, setting a world record for the most marathons completed in different countries within one year. When COVID-19 halted global races, Wojtek's creativity continued despite confinement due to quarantine: he famously ran a marathon in flip-flops around his bed, completing 5,626 loops of a 7.5m circuit. This viral act of defiance inspired runners worldwide. Later that year, Wotjek broke another world record for the shortest marathon loop — just 5 metres, requiring 8,440 laps and 13 hours of sheer determination. By 2020, Wojtek had become the first Pole in history and only the 16th person in the world to complete marathons in 100 countries. His goals remain as ambitious as ever: “I plan to reach 300 marathons in 200 countries by my 50th birthday, on June 20, 2027.” Beyond his personal achievements, Wojtek has also brought marathons to nations that had none, including Syria, Guyana, and Suriname, creating platforms for unity, health, and peace through sport. In 2022, in partnership with the Syrian Olympic Committee and Ministry of Tourism, he helped launch the Damascus International Marathon, the first major international sports event in Syria since the war. The following year, runners from 30 countries participated. Next stops: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia as part of his planned Horn of Africa Marathon Challenge (2026). “Running connects people beyond politics, borders, and beliefs,” Wojtek says. “It's the simplest way to explore, and to understand, our shared world.” Magdalena and her Mountains If Wojtek runs across the world, Magdalena Skawińska climbs it. Magdalena Skawińska's father was deeply attached to the mountains and from as early as was possible, Magdalena and her mother joined him on these expeditions in Poland, getting up at 2am to hit the mountain tracks before any trails got ‘busy' or, more notably, bad weather set in. As a young child Magdalena didn't always realise the power of this time together, bonding as a family, nor the power of extremely tough self discipline which was instilled. Since then, Magdalena who, by the way has a demanding day-time job as a lawyer in Luxembourg, has summited several of the worlds highest peak: Mont Blanc (4,808 m) Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) Elbrus (5,642 m) Aconcagua (6,962 m) Kazbek (5,047 m) Mera Peak (6,476 m) – her first Himalayan 6,000er Lenin Peak (7,134 m) – her first 7,000m summit, conquered in 2024 For Magdalena, mountaineering is more than sport — it's a spiritual and philosophical act of empowerment. She has travelled to Yemen, Syria, and Armenia, combining her expeditions with photography and cultural immersion, using her lens to capture both landscapes and the human stories within them. “Climbing and travelling to unconventional destinations is about reclaiming your own individuality and quiet courage,” she explains. “It's about defying expectations, especially as a woman, and believing deeply in your own strength, perseverance, and dreams.” Her story embodies balance between ambition and courage plus reflection and wonder.

In this engaging episode of The Yard Sign, Florida's original political podcast hosted by Johnny Torres, guest Marco Rivera—a Puerto Rican political commentator—joins for a lively discussion blending Latin American geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and Tampa Bay sports fervor. Kicking off with intros and reflections on multiparty politics in Latin America versus the U.S. two-party system, the duo highlights Puerto Rico's cultural fusion as a "blend of U.S. and Central America," touching on statehood frustrations and everyday governance judged by garbage pickup, road paving, and festive parties. They pivot to Trump's bold authorization of CIA operations against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, crediting Marco Rubio's State Department role for refocusing on the Western Hemisphere after decades of neglect. Drawing from personal anecdotes, they lament Venezuela's fall from an oil-rich "franchise of America" under Chávez to a "Hispanic Gaza Strip," rife with corruption, Chinese infiltration, and resource grabs in neighbors like Guyana and Colombia. The conversation explores ulterior motives—untapped oil reserves potentially slashing U.S. gas prices below $2/gallon—while praising strong opposition ready to restore democracy, contrasting it with Cuba's entrenched complacency and the end of the wet foot/dry foot policy under Obama. Energy tangents critique renewables' inefficiencies per thermodynamics, favoring "all of the above" approaches amid nuclear deals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Shifting to scandal, they dissect Telegram leaks exposing crude chats among young Republicans, predicting long-term fallout on party recruitment and optics. The episode culminates in Tampa Bay Buccaneers hype, crowning Baker Mayfield MVP for his second-year turnaround from "retire" calls to leading the NFL's best record, crediting coach Todd Bowles' tactical grit. Casual fans unpack football's chess-like strategy versus soccer's one-on-ones, debating the run game's counterintuitiveness. Sports talk extends to baseball woes: why the Rays flop in football-crazed Tampa (a "tech town" with Lightning loyalty trumping bandwagon vibes), cultural disconnects in Hispanic communities, and Miami's distraction-fueled apathy. They muse on Orlando's untapped baseball potential and St. Pete's logistical stadium pitfalls, ending on Tampa's rising identity beyond Busch Gardens, fueled by Grammy-winning locals like Doechii. **Topic Chapters:** 00:00:00 - Intro & Puerto Rican Politics 00:05:55 - Trump vs. Venezuela: CIA Ops & Maduro Pressure 00:15:41 - Venezuela's Collapse & Latin American Corruption 00:20:34 - Ulterior Motives: Oil, China, & Resources 00:23:24 - Energy Debates: Nuclear, Solar, & Thermodynamics 00:25:17 - Telegram Leaks: Young GOP Scandal Fallout 01:06:56 - Tampa Bay Bucs: Baker Mayfield MVP Hype 01:18:20 - Football Strategy vs. Baseball Tactics 01:22:34 - Rays Stadium Woes & Tampa Sports Culture 01:35:12 - Lightning Loyalty & Tampa's True Identity **YouTube Tags:** The Yard Sign podcast, Florida politics, Trump Venezuela, CIA operations Maduro, Latin America geopolitics, Puerto Rico statehood, Baker Mayfield Bucs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL MVP 2025, Telegram leaks Republicans, young GOP scandal, oil reserves Guyana, China Latin America, wet foot dry foot policy, Tampa sports culture, Rays stadium debate, Lightning hockey, Marco Rubio State Department, Johnny Torres podcast Join The Yard Sign as we discuss the latest in US politics, including insights on Marco Rubio and the current political news in Florida. As always, we bring you a unique perspective on the week's top news stories. Listen to our podcast for in-depth analysis. Visit our website: http://theyardsign.com Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFit1jbe16x5TlfMr0P9y9A

Here are some of the stories making Caribbean headlines.Puerto Rico responds to U.S. federal shutdown by expanding programs for federal workersColombia's president rejects a regional summit in Dominican Republic over exclusions Guyana's President addressed Guyana–Venezuela tensions along Guyana's Cuyuni frontierBVI, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago earn awards from the Pan American Health OrganizationHyatt Centric Hotel approved for Grand Cayman's Seven Mile BeachBarbados named World Travel Awards Caribbean's top wedding destinationListen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. For Pulse of the Caribbean marketplace feature opportunities email biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook.

Laura's Guyana trip this year was led by one of the best bird guides Laura has ever spent time with. What makes a good bird guide truly great? Laura will be doing a live Zoom presentation about her Guyana trip for subscribers (free or paid) of her Substack blog next Tuesday night (October 21 at 7 pm CDT). The program will be recorded and made available on her website.

Laura's Guyana trip this year was led by one of the best bird guides Laura has ever spent time with. What makes a good bird guide truly great? Laura will be doing a live Zoom presentation about her Guyana trip for subscribers (free or paid) of her Substack blog next Tuesday night (October 21 at 7 pm CDT). The program will be recorded and made available on her website.

In this episode,  Erica Moiah James talks with Roshini Kempadoo, media artist, photographer, and scholar, whose book Creole in the Archive: Imagery, Presence, and the Location of the Caribbean Figure, has been critical to Erica's work in theorizing the Caribbean archive. Roshini discusses working in the archives at the University of the West Indies, and the particularity of archives in Trinidad and Guyana. They also discuss a common theoretical model in African diaspora scholarship, critical fabulation, which originally indicated the ethical demand for scholars working within archives marked by colonial violence and absence to use tools of fiction and imagination to return embodied existence to individuals, reduced to numbers. Yet this tool of critical fabulation has taken on a life of its own. Erica and Roshini discuss the complications of working in colonial archives and think about the possibilities of limits of presence and absence within these archives. 

Interview with Louis-Pierre Gignac, President and CEO of G Mining Ventures Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/g-mining-ventures-tsxgmin-champion-iron-tsxcia-playbook-for-success-7198Recording date: 7th October 2025G Mining Ventures Corp. presents investors with one of the most compelling growth profiles in the mid-tier gold sector, combining immediate cash flow generation with a clear pathway to nearly triple production by 2028—all without shareholder dilution. The company is executing a disciplined strategy that leverages operational cash flows and non-dilutive debt financing to fund aggressive expansion during a period of historically elevated gold prices.The foundation of G Mining's investment case rests on its Tocantinzinho mine in Brazil, which generates substantial cash flow with all-in sustaining costs of $1,170 per ounce. At current gold prices above $2,600 per ounce, this creates operating margins translating to more than $250 million in annual operating cash flow before royalties and corporate costs. The mine's structural advantages—including access to cheap hydroelectric power, low strip ratios, and modern infrastructure—provide cost competitiveness and protection against inflation that many peers lack. This cash generation is funding G Mining's transformation into a multi-asset producer. The company recently announced a $350 million corporate credit facility with a $150 million accordion feature that, combined with Tocantinzinho's cash flows, fully finances development of the Oko West project in Guyana without equity raises. The 350,000 ounce per year project will bring total company production to 500,000 ounces by 2028—representing 186% growth from current levels.Oko West's development is progressing ahead of schedule, with 35% engineering completion and nearly $100 million invested by August 2025. All major equipment procurement has been completed, de-risking delivery timelines that have challenged many mining projects. The company received its full permit in September 2025 and targets first gold production in October 2027, with 700 workers currently on site ramping to 1,500+ by Q1 2026.Despite this progress, G Mining trades at a P/NAV of 0.86x—below its peer group—creating what management views as significant re-rating potential. At $3,400 gold prices, Gignac noted that Oko West alone carries a $4 billion net asset value, compared to the company's current total market capitalization of $5-6 billion. "We do expect to have that rerate process taking place in our valuation as we continue developing and advancing the project," he explained. "We go and get that valuation just by successfully executing on the project."Beyond the near-term growth to 500,000 ounces, G Mining's Gurupi project in Brazil offers additional upside. With an existing 2.6 million ounce resource that management believes can expand to 4-5 million ounces, Gurupi could support a third 200,000+ ounce per year operation. The first drilling since 2019 begins in November 2025 following the recent lifting of a historical injunction, providing near-term exploration catalysts independent of Oko West's construction timeline.For investors seeking exposure to gold with exceptional operational leverage, proven management execution, and multiple near-term catalysts, G Mining warrants serious consideration. The combination of non-dilutive growth financing, below-peer valuation, and a clear pathway to production expansion creates a compelling risk-reward profile in the current precious metals environment.View G Mining Venture's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/g-mining-venturesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

After nearly 400 conversations with Olympians, Paralympians, and trailblazing women athletes from 55 countries, one thing is clear: no two stories are alike. Some athletes train with world-class facilities, others without basic equipment. Some are household names, others are fighting for visibility in sports you've never even seen on TV. And yet, across all these differences, certain themes echo again and again.That's what this new Best Of series is all about—spotlighting both the range of experiences and the threads that connect them. We've pulled together the most powerful moments across years of conversations, including:✨ Best Advice to Younger Selves — from “give yourself grace to be a beginner” to “don't dim your light for anyone.” ✨ Best Stories of Resilience — tales of athletes coming back from devastating injuries, near-misses, and moments when the world doubted them most. ✨ Best Moments of Role Modelship — athletes lifting the next generation, mentoring teammates, and carrying entire communities with them to the world stage. ✨ Best Stories of Identity & Joy — how athletes embrace who they are on and off the field, from glitter on the track to pride in their heritage. and many more!You'll hear voices as different as the sports they represent, yet together, they reveal what it really takes to rise to the top. This isn't just one story. It's hundreds woven together. And this is just the beginning.In this episode, Resilience and Perserverence, athletes open up about what it costs to keep going and how they rebuild when everything says stop. Canadian bobsleigh pilot Cynthia Appiah shares how the sport helped her find her voice and the confidence to stand up for herself. U.S. wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson describes a childhood diagnosis, initial resistance to adaptive sport, and the moment tennis finally clicked. Olympic trampolinist Bryony Page talks about fear, losing confidence, and the practical tools that brought her back to big skills. Chelsea Edghill, table tennis Olympian from Guyana, pushes back on the “it looks easy” myth and explains how mindfulness keeps her centered. Jamaican middle-distance runner Natoya Goule-Toppin recounts a car accident, a lingering nerve issue, and racing her way back to 1:55 form. Malian-French boxer Marine Fatoumata revisits burnout and abuse, then finding a coach and team that respected her and saved her career. And French figure skater Maé-Bérénice Méité remembers an Achilles rupture that ended an Olympic qualifier and how she rediscovered joy by making skating a game again. Together, these stories show resilience as a practice: setting boundaries, seeking support, and choosing to try again.Flame Bearers is a women's sports storytelling studio, illuminating the unsung stories of exceptional women athletes from around the world. We tell stories via podcast, video and live events.For more videos about elite women athletes, subscribe to our YouTube channel ► / @flamebearersFollow us - Instagram - / flamebearers Facebook - / flamebearerspodcast Linkedin - / flame-bearers Tiktok - / flame_bearers X - / flame_bearers Our Website - https://flamebearers.com/Leave a comment and tell us what you liked in the video. If you like the content, subscribe to our channel!

Newly re-elected President Irfaan Ali will have to move fast on promises to convert his country's sizable oil income into tangible benefits for Guyana's poor, beyond huge prestige infrastructure projects. If President Ali is unable to capitalize and create a coherent development plan and enable a reorientation of Guyana's economy, there will be cause for concern, not least from Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the new WIN (the recently formed, We Invest in Nationhood party) who pulled in 25 per cent of the vote in the general election. Guyana's offshore oil fields, discovered by ExxonMobil in 2015, have transformed the country into a burgeoning energy powerhouse. The country, which is estimated to have the world's highest crude oil reserves per capita, has been one of the fastest growing economies globally since oil production began in 2019 and yet the wealth disparity is starkly evident. This week on The LatinNews Podcast, we welcome back Anand Persaud, Editor-in-chief of Stabroek News, to discuss the challenges facing President Ali and Guyana including, the Dutch Disease, massive infrastructure expenditure, the on-going dispute with Venezuela over the Essequibo, the US military build-up in the southern Caribbean and climate change. Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Trecentocinquantesima puntata della trasmissione “Generazioni Mobili” di Radio 24, il primo “passaporto radiofonico valido per l’espatrio”.ON AIR: su Radio 24 tutti i sabati dalle 14 alle 14.15, in versione “Express”IN PODCAST: sulle piattaforme di Radio 24 / Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music… e tante altre, in versione “Extralarge”In questa puntata:Francesca Barbieri, giornalista de “Il Sole 24 Ore”, torna a segnalarci le più recenti opportunità di formazione e lavoro all’estero, all’interno della rubrica Toolbox;Vittorio Nascetti, ingegnere 33enne distaccato professionalmente presso lo Stato sudamericano della Guyana, ci spiega come andare all’estero per lunghi periodi, aprendo così un nuovo capitolo nei consigli pratici della trasmissione – ospite in onda Elena Peri, collega ingegnere che ha invece seguito un percorso di espatrio “classico” in Danimarca;Eures Italia ci aggiorna sulle prossime opportunità e selezioni per lavorare in Europa;nella rubrica “Expats Social Club” nuovo appuntamento con i consigli pratici dell’Associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero, con la quale andiamo ad esplorare le opportunità di fare impresa a livello globale. Oggi facciamo tappa in Polonia, insieme a Elisabetta Caprino, segretario generale della Camera di Commercio Italiana a Varsavia.CONNETTITI CON "GENERAZIONI MOBILI"Studiate/lavorate/siete imprenditori all'estero? Siete junior o senior? Avete una storia da raccontare e consigli preziosi da dare per cogliere opportunità oltreconfine, sfruttando le occasioni di mobilità internazionale? Scrivete a: generazionimobili@radio24.itOppure, avete domande da porre su come studiare/fare stage/lavorare/avviare start-up all'estero? Inviatele a: generazionimobili@radio24.itInfine, avete un sito/blog all'estero, nel quale fornite consigli pratici su come trasferirsi nel vostro attuale Paese di residenza? O avete scritto un libro su questo tema? Segnalateci tutto, sempre a: generazionimobili@radio24.it

La sera del 1 ottobre le barche dirette a Gaza per portare solidarietà e aiuti umanitari alla popolazione palestinese sono state contattate dai militari israeliani che hanno intimato di cambiare rotta e hanno poi avviato l'abbordaggio. Con Micaela Frulli, docente di diritto internazionale all'università di Firenze.La Guyana, un paese con meno di un milione di abitanti che si affaccia sulla costa atlantica del Sudamerica, è passata in pochi anni da essere uno dei paesi più poveri della regione a nuova potenza petrolifera. Con Luca Zanetti, fotografoOggi parliamo anche di:Film • L'attachment di Alice FerneyGuyana • Le false promesse del petrolio di Fabian Federlhttps://www.internazionale.it/magazine/fabian-federl/2025/09/25/le-false-promesse-del-petrolioCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan ZentiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Today on America in the Morning   Federal Government Shutdown Continues  The shutdown of the federal government has entered its third day as correspondent Donna Warder reports there is no end in sight.    President Trump Ramps Up Fight Against Cartels  President Trump is reportedly escalating his efforts to combat drug cartels in America. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Terror Attack at Synagogue in England  At least 2 people have died in a terror attack at a synagogue in England. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.    Sean “Diddy” Combs To Be Sentenced  Sean “Diddy” Combs sent a letter to the judge asking for leniency ahead of his sentencing. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.    European Leaders Take Harder Stance Towards Russia  European leaders are calling on each other to take a more aggressive actions against Russia's recent wartime maneuvers. As correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Russian drones have repeatedly entered NATO country airspace.  Israel Stops Gaza Aid Flotilla  Hundreds of international activists have been detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted an aid flotilla moving towards Gaza. Correspondent Sam Mednick reports some well-known names were taking part in the aid mission.    Professional Flag Football In The Works  Flag football is turning pro ahead of the upcoming L.A. Games. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.    Salvage Company Scores Big  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports a salvage company made a million-dollar discovery off the coast of Florida.      No End In Sight for Shutdown  The finger pointing in Washington continues as the government shutdown begins its third day. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Former Superintendent Hit With Federal Charges  A former school Superintendent in Iowa from Guyana is facing criminal charges after being detained by ICE agents. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Trump Designates Cartels As Combatants  President Trump is ramping up his war against drug cartels operating in the Caribbean. Correspondent Julie Walker says the move comes after the U.S. military has launched several strikes against alleged drug smugglers.    Deadly Terror Attack in U.K.  Authorities believe a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent is responsible for the deadly terror attack outside a Jewish synagogue in England on the high holy religious holidy of Yom Kippur. Correspondent Bob Brown reports.      Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Charges  Robert Preston Morris, the founder of one of the nation's largest megachurches, has pled guilty to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child.    Tesla Sees Bump in Sales  After struggling in the first two quarters of the year, Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports Tesla sales saw an uptick in quarter three.    Delta Jets Collide at LaGuardia  The NTSB is investigating the events that led to two Delta Air Lines regional jets to collide while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York.    Clinics Feel Squeeze of Abortion Funding Cuts  Medicaid cuts targeting abortion are taking effect nationwide. Correspondent Julie Walker reports some health providers are blaming the loss in funding for closures and reduced services.    Israel to Deport Gaza Flotilla Activists  A flotilla of activists attempting to deliver aid to Gaza has been stopped by Israeli forces. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.    Amazon Settles Lawsuit  Amazon has just settled a record setting lawsuit with the FTC for 2.5 billion, and you may be getting rebate if you were a prime subscriber.  Here's Chuck Palm with more in today's tech report.    America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You'll know Letitia Wright from her standout roles in Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, Black Mirror and Top Boy. She won the BAFTA Rising Star award in 2019 and is currently starring in Not Your Superwoman at The Bush Theatre, London. But Letitia's journey hasn't always been lined with red carpets. Born in Guyana and raised in Tottenham, North London, she's faced her share of challenges including depression, anxiety and experiencing the pressure to fit in from a young age. In this episode, Letitia opens up about dealing with online bullying, rejection and the lessons she's learned along the way. She speaks powerfully about the importance of faith, friendship and resilience, sharing how those pillars helped shape the person she is today. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 02:36 Childhood Memories 11:44 Audition Failures 22:20 Online Bullying and Its Impact 24:40 Struggles with Acting Roles 25:53 Dealing with Negative Thoughts 26:51 Overcoming College Torment 28:59 Finding Purpose in Acting 30:12 Battling Depression 35:41 Directing Debut Challenges 43:36 Processing Grief and Moving Forward

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.What if everything we thought we knew about Caribbean literary history was incomplete? That's the premise of today's captivating conversation with Professor Alison Donnell, whose groundbreaking new book, Lost and Found: An A to Z of Neglected Writers of the Anglophone Caribbean (Papillote Press 2025), challenges the traditional narrative that Caribbean literature primarily emerged in the 1950s through male writers who migrated abroad. Through painstaking research spanning decades, Donnell reveals a far richer literary landscape populated by remarkable women writers, Indo-Caribbean voices, and authors who remained within the Caribbean, crafting work specifically for local audiences.The stories behind these recoveries are as fascinating as the writers themselves. We meet Vera Bell, the first female chief clerk of Jamaica's National Water Commission and prolific poet; Monica Skeet, who balanced a conservative teaching career with radical storytelling; and Edwina Melville, the first woman with a tractor license in Guyana who dedicated herself to representing Amerindian life. These weren't just writers – they were teachers, journalists, civil servants, and community leaders whose literary work formed part of a broader mission to build Caribbean cultural literacy.Whether you're a Caribbean literature enthusiast or simply love stories of historical recovery and justice, this episode will transform how you understand the relationship between literature, identity, and cultural memory. Listen now to discover the writers who helped shape Caribbean consciousness long before we knew their names.Alison Donnell is head of Humanities and Professor of Modern Literatures in English at the University of Bristol. She has published widely in the field of Caribbean literature, with significant contributions to the fields of literary history and culture, recovery research of women authors, and Caribbean literary archives. Her recent works reflect her ongoing commitment to exploring and expanding literary histories, including a special double issue of Caribbean Quarterly on Caribbean Literary Archives. Her latest monograph Creolized Sexualities: Undoing Heteronormativity in the literary imagination of the Anglo-Caribbean was published by Rutgers in 2021.Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

Aaron McIntire breaks down the Department of Justice's aggressive moves against left-wing radicals, with Attorney General Pam Bondi targeting Antifa and ICE facility attackers. In Iowa, the Des Moines school superintendent, an illegal alien from Guyana, faces deportation after a dramatic arrest. Across the pond, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces mandatory digital IDs to combat illegal immigration, raising concerns about privacy and control. Plus, new revelations about FBI agents at January 6 and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's push to clean up driver's licenses.   Department of Justice, Pam Bondi, Antifa, ICE, illegal immigration, Des Moines, Ian Roberts, digital ID, Keir Starmer, January 6, FBI, Sean Duffy, voter rolls, James Comey

//The Wire//2300Z September 26, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: MISSING PERSON CASE IN FLORIDA HIGHLIGHTS MEDIA MANIPULATION CONCERNS DURING ACTIVE AMBER ALERTS. COUNTER ICE RIOTS INTENSIFY IN CHICAGO. CRACKDOWN ON SPEECH CONTINUES IN UNITED KINGDOM.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: The censorship and speech targeting concerns continue to deteriorate as another wave of arrests has emerged among right-wing political commentators. Steve Laws and Pete North have been arrested over the past few days, as PM Starmer continues to state that the U.K. has freedom of speech. Nonetheless, the arrests continue, not just among more visible influencers, but among laypeople as well. Analyst Comment: Hundreds of arrests have been reported all around the U.K. for social media posts, with most of these arrests only coming to light from family members who notice the arrests. This is due to gag orders being placed on the detainees, so that they can't even talk about why they were arrested, or else they will get slapped with higher charges. This is to ensure that the speech crime arrests go largely unnoticed, since public outcry would result if high profile arrests are made. Since the courts are now routinely placing gag orders on people who are being arrested on speech-crime charges, the sheer scale of how many arrests are being made is impossible to know.-HomeFront-Illinois: The situation in Chicago continues to deteriorate as more counter-ICE riots escalate. Various blockade-type actions remain the main vector for rioters to hinder ICE actions, such as at the detention facility in Broadview.Iowa: This afternoon a high-profile ICE raid was carried out, targeting Dr. Ian Andre Roberts. Roberts was the superintendent of the Des Moines Public School System, but he was also a fugitive and illegal immigrant from Guyana who had an active deportation order since May of 2024. After his case was reopened, ICE agents made contact with him today, after which he fled on foot before a K9 unit apprehended him. He was arrested in possession of a firearm, a large knife, and several thousand dollars.Florida: Yesterday evening a high-profile Amber Alert was issued for a hostile abduction of a 17-year-old in Marion County. Caden Speight has been found, but was initially reported missing after what was initially described as a very kinetic kidnapping. The victim's family received a text message that indicated he had been shot and kidnapped by 4x Hispanic males in a light colored van. Local authorities located his abandoned vehicle on Hwy 484 (which had at least one bullet hole in it, according to the initial story), and Speight's phone was also recovered at the scene broken in half.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Something is not quite right with this case, and despite the obvious media hooks to sensationalize this story, nobody really knew what was going on as the details of the search continued to change throughout the day.This morning, investigators stated that the initial details of the incident were determined to be false, and that the current evidence available does not support the abduction story. Investigators stated that he appears to have departed from the initial incident site on a bicycle, possibly with a red and grey tent that was purchased using his credit/debit card at a Walmart in Ocala shortly before the incident. At the time it appeared as though this may have been a runaway situation portrayed as a violent kidnapping.However, as the situation continued to develop, notices from officials changed from an Amber Alert to caution, urging citizens to not make contact with Speight if he was discovered. Shortly after this change in tone, Speight was reported to be found, with a gunshot wound to his leg. However some reports suggest the opposite, and that he was found without any wounds (as in

Shane Reynolds is an award-winning producer, explorer, and storyteller who's worked on Discovery Channel, Nat Geo, and Travel Channel shows in more than 65 countries. You might know him as Color Earth on Instagram, where his camera drops reveal the hidden world under piers, bridges, and reefs. In this conversation, we dive into: How a simple 360 camera drop turned into viral content. The wildest behind-the-scenes stories from Nat Geo and Discovery expeditions. Sharks, aggregations, and what's really happening under Florida's waters. Survival in the Guyana jungle while filming “Shane Untamed.”

What if the fastest-growing economy in the world was also one of the most underdeveloped? That's the paradox of Guyana, a tiny, English-speaking nation tucked between Venezuela and Brazil. I spent several days on the ground for my very first trip to this country.  In this episode, I am joined by my co-host, Marc Clair, to unpack everything I learned about the country, from its interesting demographics to its bizarre colonial legacy and its modern geopolitical situation. By the end, you'll understand exactly why Guyana should be on your radar… just not for the reasons you think. IN TODAY'S EPISODE Tune in as Marc and I discuss the strange truth about the only English-speaking country in South America, and whether it feels more Caribbean or Latin American Listen in to learn how Guyana's geopolitical situation was transformed practically overnight—and why Venezuela and the U.S. are both watching closely Hear the backstory of a chilling event that still defines Guyana in the global imagination…one that locals are tired of talking about Find out why I'm calling this a “pre-development country”, and what has to happen before I'd consider investing there STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2025 for three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond. You'll gain exclusive insights from dozens of seasoned offshore experts as they reveal the best strategies to legally slash your tax bill, build real wealth overseas, and unlock second residencies and passports—all centred around Latin America's rising power on the global stage. Reserve your free ticket today. RELATED EPISODES 368: Cayman: Inside The Caribbean's Premier Offshore Hub – Jeremy Varlow 353: Latin America Is The Future: Announcing The Summit 2025 342: Paraguay...

Thomas Gast Interview Gastvorstellung In der heutigen Folge begrüßt Tom einen außergewöhnlichen Gast: Thomas Gast – ehemaliger Fremdenlegionär, Sicherheitsprofi, Bestseller-Autor und erfolgreicher YouTuber. Thomas‘ Lebensweg führte ihn von der Bundeswehr zur französischen Fremdenlegion, weiter in weltweite Sicherheits-Aufträge und schließlich nach Schweden, wo er heute als Unternehmer, Autor und Outdoor-Experte wirkt. Mit spannenden Geschichten, unverblümt offener Haltung und viel Lebenserfahrung gewährt Thomas tiefe Einblicke in Themen wie Mut, Überleben, Führung und das Streben nach dem eigenen Weg. Im Detail: Im Februar 1985 trat Thomas Gast der Fremdenlegion bei. Nach der Grundausbildung wurde er nach Französisch-Guyana ins Dschungelregiment (3. Fremden Infanterie Regiment) abkommandiert. Mit Hilfe eines deutschen Legionsoffiziers gelang ihm im September 1987 der Sprung ins einzige Fallschirmjägerregiment der Fremdenlegion. Er durchlief alle Mannschaftsdienstgrade, wurde Unteroffizier und schließlich, nach kaum elf Jahren Zugehörigkeit, Zugführer (mil.) und Kompaniefeldwebel. Nach der Legion war Thomas Gast lange Zeit in der Sicherheitsbranche tätig. Der Reihe nach lebte und arbeitete er in ... Saudi-Arabien: als Sicherheitsmitarbeiter. Klient: Delegation der Europäischen Kommission in Riad. Haiti: als Country Manager, (CEO). Klient: Delegation der Europäischen Kommission in Pétionville. Israel: als stellvertretender Country Manager am European Commission Technical Assistance Office, (ECTAO). Jemen: als Security- Teamleiter für eine französische Firma. Klient: Das Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Projekt, (YLNG). Rotes Meer, Golf von Aden, Arabische See. 2014 / 2015 arbeitete Gast als Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) bewachte für eine renommierte britische Firma Schiffe vor Piratenangriffen. Sein Buch ´PRIVATE SECURITY` findet in der Sicherheitsbranche regen Zuspruch. Es folgten Bücher wie ‚Führen wie ein Profi, 'Der gezähmte Soldat' ‚Urban Survival‘ und ‚Survival Profi.‘ Heute lebt der Autor mit seiner sechsköpfigen Familie in Schweden. Thomas Gast spricht vier Sprachen und unterhält zwei YouTube Kanäle. Überblick & Hauptthemen der Episode In diesem intensiven und inspirierenden Interview gehen Tom und Thomas auf folgende Themen ein: Der Werdegang eines Fremdenlegionärs: Motivation, Herausforderungen und größte Erkenntnisse Überleben, Skills, Glück & eiserner Wille in Grenzsituationen Erfahrungen aus dem internationalen Sicherheitssektor und aus Krisengebieten Authentizität, Männlichkeit, Unternehmertum und das Leben als Marke Buchautor, Survival-YouTuber und der Umgang mit Social Media Persönliche Fehler, Learnings und die wichtigsten Lebensratschläge Die Bedeutung von Vergebung und innerem Frieden Detaillierter Themenüberblick & Schlaglichter Thomas‘ Weg in die Fremdenlegion & Motivation Nach vier Jahren Fallschirmjäger bei der Bundeswehr suchte Thomas Abenteuer, Risiko und das Besondere abseits eines „Allerweltslebens“. Inspiration und Überlegungen, warum er sich der Fremdenlegion anschloss – Stichwort: „Ich möchte keinen Allerweltsmenschen-Lebensweg“. Ehrliche Einblicke in Momente der Reue (z.B. beim Marsch mit 50 kg Gepäck durch den Dschungel), aber auch warum bereichernde Erlebnisse meist überwiegten. Erfahrungen im Dschungelregiment in Französisch Guiana sowie im Fallschirmjägerregiment der Legion. Gefahr, Kameradschaft und Einsatzmomente Berichte über den gefährlichsten Einsatz: Rettungsaktionen im Kongo 1997 und Hinterhalte mit Verlusten. Die Bedeutung von Ausbildung, Teamarbeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit für das Überleben in Einsätzen. Vergleich der Gefahren in Militär, Polizei und Sicherheitsdiensten. Karriere nach der Legion: Sicherheitsbranche international Einstieg in die Sicherheitsbranche über ein Legionärs-Netzwerk: weltweite Einsätze u.a. in Saudi-Arabien, Haiti, Israel und Jemen. Aufgaben als Personenschützer bei Delegationen und für Botschafter. Piratenabwehr auf hoher See: Realität und Herausforderungen dieses scheinbar spektakulären Jobs. Erkenntnisse über die Wichtigkeit guter Netzwerke und interkultureller Zusammenarbeit. Vom Soldaten zum Buchautor und Content Creator Über ein Dutzend Bücher, v.a. zu Survival, Führung, Männlichkeit & Selbstvertrauen (u.a. „Der Survival-Profi“). Leidenschaft fürs Schreiben, authentische Erfahrungsberichte und ein noch unveröffentlichtes Herzensprojekt: Ein Afrika-Roman. Aufbau zweier erfolgreicher YouTube-Kanäle mit über 250.000 Abonnenten: Themen – Fremdenlegion, Survival, Outdoor, Männlichkeit & kritische Politik-Kommentare. Herausforderungen durch politische Kontroversen: Hacking-Angriff, temporärer Verlust des Kanals und Neuausrichtung. Unternehmertum, Fehler & Erfolgsgeheimnisse Die Gefahr des "Control Freaks": Warum Delegieren entscheidend für Führung und Unternehmertum ist. Die eigene Marke und ihr Wert: Warum Thomas lernen musste, sich nicht unter Wert zu verkaufen (Beispiel „Tassen-Edition“). Authentizität als Schlüssel zum Erfolg auf YouTube und im Business („Ich verlange von anderen nichts, was ich selbst nicht kann“). Reflektion der größten Fehler, Learnings und Bedeutung von Fehlerkultur. Grenzerfahrungen & Learnings: Survival, Wille & Kopf Bericht von einem Selbstexperiment: 100 km barfuß mit Handschellen in der schwedischen Wildnis – „Jeder muss im Kopf zuerst überleben!“ Die Erfolgsformel: 85 % Wille, dazu Skills & etwas Glück. Über Mentalität, Durchhaltevermögen und den Unterschied zwischen Handeln und Denken im Überlebenskampf. Persönliche Fragen & Blitzlichtrunde Die wichtigsten Tipps für den 20-jährigen Thomas: Persönlichen Weg gehen, nicht das Leben anderer leben, an sich selbst glauben, Frieden mit seinen Eltern schließen. Lieblingsbücher, Tools (z.B. Deepl), Vorbilder und unerfüllte Lebensträume (z.B. „Expedition in die Vergangenheit“). Wichtige Links & Ressourcen Thomas Gast Homepage Thomas Gast auf YouTube Thomas Gast Bücher auf Amazon Buch-Tipp: Musashi von Eiji Yoshikawa Online-Tool: Deepl Übersetzer Podcast-KI-Prompts von Tom Wichtige Timestamps/Zeitmarken (optional zum schnellen Finden im Audio) 00:00:01 – Einstieg & Vorstellung Thomas Gast 00:04:22 – Entschluss für die Fremdenlegion nach vier Jahren bei der Bundeswehr 00:08:19 – Motivation: Wunsch nach Abenteuer, Risiko und Mehrwert 00:17:54 – Gefährlichster Moment: Einsatz im Kongo, Hinterhalt mit Verlusten 00:27:45 – Buchautor & neue Projekte 00:32:00 – Aufbau erfolgreicher YouTube-Kanäle und Social-Media-Erfahrungen 00:41:49 – Größter Fehler als Führungskraft: Nicht delegieren 00:53:51 – Selbstexperiment: 100 km mit Handschellen und barfuß 00:56:57 – Blitzlichtrunde mit persönlichen Fragen 01:03:40 – Frieden mit den Eltern: Vergebung und innere Stärke 01:08:16 – Wo findet man Thomas online? 01:09:49 – Abschluss, weitere Empfehlungen und Verabschiedung Fazit und persönliche Empfehlung Diese Folge ist ein absolutes Muss für alle, die sich für außergewöhnliche Lebensläufe, Abenteuer und echtes „Survival-Mindset“ interessieren. Thomas Gast vereint Disziplin, Authentizität und Lebenserfahrung wie nur wenige andere. Auch wer sich für Männlichkeit, resilientes Unternehmertum oder die Schattenseiten internationaler Sicherheitsdienste interessiert, findet in diesem ehrlichen Talk jede Menge Inspiration, Tipps und nachdenkliche Impulse. Du willst mehr von Thomas? Schau auf seinen YouTube-Kanälen vorbei, entdecke seine Bücher oder folge ihm auf seiner Website für aktuelle Projekte, Events und Neuigkeiten. Alle weiteren Folgen, Ressourcen und das komplette Interview zum Nachhören findest du wie immer auf TomsTalkTime.com!   Dein größter Fehler als Unternehmer?: - Anstehende Arbeiten zu gewissen Zeitpunkten nicht delegieren zu können. - Meine Ungeduld. - Mein Hang zur Perfektion.   Deine Lieblings-Internet-Ressource?: So wenig wie möglich. Bin eher Oldstyle. Instagram & Co lassen grüßen. Zoom und WhatsApp zur gelungenen Kommunikation. Deepl für einige Übersetzungen.   Deine beste Buchempfehlung: Mental Survival: Mentale Stärke und Resilienz für Männer - Prinzipien für mehr Disziplin und Willenskraft - Ängste überwinden, Ziele erreichen und einen starken Charakter entwickeln; Thomas Gast und Urban Survival - Überleben im Notfall: Das ultimative Survival Buch - Optimale Krisenvorsorge: Prepping, Selbstversorgung, Fluchtrucksack, Blackout und vieles mehr! Thomas Gast   Kontaktdaten des Interviewpartners: Thomas Gast thomaslegion@rocketmail.com 0046760268001 Website: https://ThomasGastOriginal.com Hauptkanal - https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasGastLegion Kanal Zwei - https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasGast1985 Thomas Autorenseiten auf Amazon mit derzeit 16 Büchern! (klick)   Das Interview hat Dir gefallen? Dann leite es doch an einen Freund weiter oder teile/ empfehle es auf Sicial Media. Danke!   Und denk immer daran: Wer will, findet Wege. Wer nicht will, findet Gründe. Tschüss, mach's gut. Dein Tom. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Hol Dir jetzt Dein Hörbuch "Selfmade Millionäre packen aus" und klicke auf das Bild!     +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mehr Freiheit, mehr Geld und mehr Spaß mit DEINEM eigenen Podcast. Erfahre jetzt, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, Deinen eigenen Podcast zu starten. Jetzt hier zum kostenlosen Podcast-Workshop anmelden: https://Podcastkurs.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   So fing alles an. Hier geht´s zur allerersten Episode von TomsTalkTime.com – DER Erfolgspodcast. Und ja, der Qualitätsunterschied sollte zu hören sein. Aber hey, das war 2012…

Michelle A. Nicholas moved to the U.S. from her beloved native country, Guyana, in 2004. She shares the rich history and diversity of her homeland with deep pride and joy. The youngest of four children, Michelle reflects on the challenge of leaving her family, friends, and early career behind. Taking a leap of faith transformed her life, opening doors to unexpected opportunities. She recalls her first moments in New York, feelings of overwhelm alongside inspiration, and the intentional steps she took to build community in Westchester, NY. Motivated by the challenge, she sought connections that led to work, volunteering, and meaningful relationships. Michelle shares candidly about a moment of disappointment that became a transformative lesson. While raising her son, she found hope and purpose through mentoring, guided by her personal philosophy: “I lift as I climb — because no one should have to climb alone.” As an entrepreneur, business owner, leadership coach, organizational strategist, and community advocate, Michelle leads with vision and purpose across nonprofit, corporate, and global initiatives. Her firm, The NICO Consulting, builds sustainable partnerships, fosters inclusive communities, and creates pathways for individuals to thrive. Rooted in faith, joy, and a commitment to inspiring hope, Michelle's story demonstrates the power of resilience, leadership, and authentic connection — and invites listeners to discover how one voice can make a lasting impact.

Oil companies may seem invincible, but they are more vulnerable than you think, says climate justice litigator Melinda Janki. She tells the story of how she took on ExxonMobil in her home country of Guyana, notching historic wins against the oil giant — and proving that we can turn existing laws into powerful tools for change.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE  9-11-25 GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Brussels at the Article Four meeting called by Poland. 1942 FIRST HOUR 9-915 McCausland: Jeff McCausland analyzes Russia's drone probes into Poland, viewing them as Vladimir Putin's attempt to intimidate NATO and gather military intelligence. He notes Dmitry Medvedev's aggressive rhetoric against Finland. McCausland also discusses Israel's strike against Hamas in Doha, impacting US-Qatar relations, and US military posturing near Venezuela to intimidate Nicolás Maduro. He warns against "gunboat diplomacy" and a "war on cartels," stressing the dangers of escalation and historical lessons. 915-930 CONTINUED McCausland: Jeff McCausland analyzes Russia's drone probes into Poland, viewing them as Vladimir Putin's attempt to intimidate NATO and gather military intelligence. He notes Dmitry Medvedev's aggressive rhetoric against Finland. McCausland also discusses Israel's strike against Hamas in Doha, impacting US-Qatar relations, and US military posturing near Venezuela to intimidate Nicolás Maduro. He warns against "gunboat diplomacy" and a "war on cartels," stressing the dangers of escalation and historical lessons. 930-945 Mary O'Grady analyzes Argentine President Javier Milei's significant election loss in Buenos Aires, attributed to a corruption scandal involving his sister and the slowing economy. His brash style, while initially appealing and celebrated internationally, now alienates potential congressional allies and conservative voters. O'Grady suggests this approach is ill-suited for governing, hindering his economic reforms, as he struggles with high inflation and cuts to public subsidies, impacting public perception.945-1000 Chris Riegel, CEO of scholar.com, counters AI doomsayers like Geoff Hinton, emphasizing AI's transformational potential as a tool. He highlights the  mmense investment, hundreds of billions, in building gigawatt-plus data centers across the United States. This infrastructure drive is creating new industries and jobs, establishing the US as a global leader in AI, while also noting Asia's keen interest in US AI technology and Europe's lack of a cohesive strategy. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Jonathan Conricus observes Qatar's unprecedented move to engage beyond conventional tools, which Israel is closely monitoring. He suggests Israel's recent strike could signify a new deterrence doctrine, making Hamas leaders in Doha more vulnerable. This pressure might compel Hamas to accept Israel's terms for ending the conflict, which include releasing hostages and surrendering, thereby preventing further destruction and suffering in Gaza, despite the significant costs involved for Israel.1015-1030 CONTINUED Jonathan Conricus observes Qatar's unprecedented move to engage beyond conventional tools, which Israel is closely monitoring. He suggests Israel's recent strike could signify a new deterrence doctrine, making Hamas leaders in Doha more vulnerable. This pressure might compel Hamas to accept Israel's terms for ending the conflict, which include releasing hostages and surrendering, thereby preventing further destruction and suffering in Gaza, despite the significant costs involved for Israel.1030-1045 Ben Baird reveals US government agencies, under both Obama and Biden administrations, continuously funded extremist Muslim groups. Despite warnings and previous Trump administration cuts, over $25 million in grants went to organizations with alleged ties to terrorism, antisemitism, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hamas. This included partnering with groups like CAIR, which also provided firearms training to radical mosques, raising serious questions about oversight and vetting standards for federal funds.1045-1100 Jonathan Speyer reports on Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel, sustained by Iranian, Iraqi, Hezbollah, and even Chinese support. He describes the Houthis as fanatical, religiously and tribally motivated, aiming for "death to America, death to Israel, and curse the Jews." While cutting their supply chain and taking Hodeidah port is militarily feasible for a Western-backed force, a lack of political will currently prevents such aggressive action against their sophisticated smuggling operations. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Anatol Lieven explains that Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus is a Soviet loyalist, not a Putin stooge, but was driven to Russia by Western sanctions. He discusses Russian drone incursions into Poland, likely an intentional message to NATO to test air defenses and warn against deploying troops to Ukraine. Russia may also seek to maintain Belarus firmly in its orbit by disrupting its multi-vector foreign policy initiatives, particularly any attempts at détente with the West.1115-1130 CONTINUED Anatol Lieven explains that Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus is a Soviet loyalist, not a Putin stooge, but was driven to Russia by Western sanctions. He discusses Russian drone incursions into Poland, likely an intentional message to NATO to test air defenses and warn against deploying troops to Ukraine. Russia may also seek to maintain Belarus firmly in its orbit by disrupting its multi-vector foreign policy initiatives, particularly any attempts at détente with the West.1130-1145 Veronique de Rugy critiques US tax "carveouts," identifying them as inefficient special interest deductions that often fail to incentivize desired behaviors, citing employer health insurance and mortgage interest deductions. While a flat tax would streamline the system and boost economic growth by focusing on consumption, de Rugy emphasizes that no tax system alone can resolve the severe US debt crisis; crucial reforms to Social Security and Medicare are indispensable.1145-1200 Ronan Wordsworth addresses a persistent recruitment and retention crisis in Five Eyes militaries, spanning decades. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z, favor STEM careers offering flexibility and better pay over military discipline. Militaries are responding with increased advertising, flexible service models, lateral entry for skilled professionals, and significant pay raises and bonuses. Low morale, stemming from unpopular past wars and perceived institutional guilt, also significantly impacts retention rates. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats.1215-1230 CONTINUED Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats.1230-1245 CONTINUED Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats.1245-100 AM CONTINUED Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats.

Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats. 1945 PERU

CONTINUED Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats. 1910 BRAZIL

Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's Rewfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats.

Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's complex political landscape under unpopular President Dina Boluarte, its strategic importance due to mineral resources, and substantial economic ties with China, including the Chancay deepwater port. He also addresses the escalating Venezuelan situation, with a US Marine Air-Ground Task Force deployment and bounties on Nicolás Maduro, suggesting potential military action. Additionally, he touches on Bolsonaro's trial in Brazil and Guyana's newfound oil wealth amid Venezuelan threats. 1884 GUADALAJARA

Welcome to episode nine of my monthly chats with Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in September 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the third consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature which lives in the sea, which was nice if unusual. Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the September 2025 edition of the True Crime Round-Up:Woman threatened to expose her ex's "wee chipolata" online;Man charged with murder after Leeds attack as victim named;Meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak in UK;Man jailed for life after birthday celebrations lead to Salford murder;FBI 'most wanted' man captured in North Wales facing 90 years in the slammer;The Contraband Chronicles: 71-year-old tried to smuggle £640k worth of cocaine into UK in mobility scooter;Influencer Lola Doll shot in Guyana;Six killed in rush hour bus shooting in Jerusalem;Thief arrested because he forgot to log off Facebook after burglarising a home;'Dumb' criminals attempt robbery with permanent marker pen disguises;Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex.See you on Tuesday as normal for the weekly episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. To find out more about me, please just check out my website below:https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 8.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute. Venezuela, Guyana, and US Deterrence in the Caribbean Rebecca Grant discusses Guyana'sburgeoning oil wealth and Venezuela's threatening territorial claims under Maduro, who also opposes democracy. She and Gordon Chang analyze a significant US Navy presence off Venezuela's coast, including destroyers and a Marine Expeditionary Unit, as a strong deterrent against Maduro's actions and his alliances with Russia and China. Grantindicates improving morale and combat readiness within the US Navy, emphasizing its vital role in global operations. 1922 PEKING

SHOW SCHEDULE  9-3-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Beijing, watching the trio of Xi, Putin and Kim review the display of offensive weapons and offensive battalions. FIRST HOUR 9-915 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 1.mp3 Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army retired artilleryman, CBS News, Dickinson College visiting professor, and Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy CEO. Global Geopolitics and Military Displays Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses a Beijing military parade featuring Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un, and Vladimir Putin, interpreting it as a message of strength and innovation, not peace, while downplaying the US role in WWII. He also covers the static battle lines in Ukraine, European proposals for a military force, and US involvement in Middle East conflicts in Yemen and Gaza, noting a tactical agreement with the Houthis. 915-930 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 2.mp3 Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army retired artilleryman, CBS News, Dickinson College visiting professor, and Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy CEO. Pentagon's Evolving Mission and Global Order Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses the new national military strategy emphasizing homeland defense as the primary mission for the Department of Defense, shifting from an international "cop on the beat" role to a domestic one. This is reflected in increased border forces and Caribbean operations. McCausland also touches on China's ambition to establish a new global order, returning to its perceived historical position as a superpower, utilizing organizations like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.930-945 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 3.mp3 Guest: John Cochrane at the Hoover Institution. Federal Reserve Independence and Financial Regulation John Cochrane explores the complex debate on whether financial regulation should be integrated with or separated from monetary policy and less independent of Congress. He raises concerns about the Fed's independence, its failure to foresee the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the "too big to fail" phenomenon. Cochrane also discusses the risks of the Fed monetizing debt, its stance on stablecoins, and how its actions influence fiscal policy. 945-1000 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 4.mp3 Guest: John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution. Reforming the Federal Reserve's Role John Cochrane addresses proposals to reorganize the Federal Reserve, questioning whether it should become more political or have its scope narrowed to monetary policy, his preferred option. He criticizes the Fed'spandemic response, specifically its decision to print trillions of dollars for deficits, which he argues was a choice leading to the 2022 inflation. Cochrane also examines the wisdom of Quantitative Easing (QE), suggesting it had limited economic impact but expanded the Fed's political influence. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 5.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and General Blaine Holt, US Air Force General, retired. China's Historical Revisionism and Autocratic Alliances Gordon Chang and General Blaine Holtdiscuss China's military parade, led by Xi Jinping, which falsely claims Chinese victory over Japan in WWII, omitting the US and Allied contributions. Holt views the parade as theater for a crumbling Belt and Road Initiative, not a united front. They note India's absence from the parade due to animosity with China. Despite appearances, Putin and Kim Jong-un also have underlying animosity towards Xi Jinping, making their alliance one of expediency, not unity.1015-1030 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 6.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis, a fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies. China's Nuclear Ambitions and Arms Control Challenges Peter Huessy describes China's nuclear weapons as tools for coercion and hegemonic goals, a stark contrast to the US view of deterrence. He notes China's rapid nuclear buildup, exceeding Soviet Union rates during the Cold War. Huessy and Gordon Chang discuss the imminent expiration of the New Start treaty with Russia and the absence of arms control talks with China, which has historically aided proliferation. This signals a "brave new world" with zero legal restraint on nuclear weapons.1030-1045 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 7.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Captain James Fanell, United States Navy retired, intelligence officer for the Seventh Fleet and for the Indo-Pacific Theater. Pacific Tensions: Philippines, China, and US Naval Strategy Captain James Fanell and Gordon Chang analyze China's strategic ambition to subjugate the Philippines, building militarized islands in the South China Sea. Fanell highlights Scarborough Shoal as a critical "cork in the bottle," potentially used by China as a military base. He notes the Philippines' new forward operating base with anti-ship missiles in the Bashi Channel as a counter. Fanell suggests a reinvigorated US Navymorale and a shift in the Pentagon's approach to deter China.1045-1100 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 8.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute. Venezuela, Guyana, and US Deterrence in the Caribbean Rebecca Grant discusses Guyana'sburgeoning oil wealth and Venezuela's threatening territorial claims under Maduro, who also opposes democracy. She and Gordon Chang analyze a significant US Navy presence off Venezuela's coast, including destroyers and a Marine Expeditionary Unit, as a strong deterrent against Maduro's actions and his alliances with Russia and China. Grantindicates improving morale and combat readiness within the US Navy, emphasizing its vital role in global operations. THIRD HOUR John Batchelor 09-03 segment 9.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch (Return on Investment). Bond Market Anxiety and Federal Reserve Pressures Brett Arends explains the bond market's current unhappiness stems from unsustainable national debt and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs. He clarifies that the Fedcontrols short-term rates, while the bond market sets long-term rates. Arends warns that Trump's pressure on the Fed to cut short-term rates could paradoxically cause long-term rates, including mortgage rates, to rise, hurting the economy and exacerbating market nervousness. He emphasizes the need for fiscal sustainability. 1100-1115 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 9.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch (Return on Investment). Bond Market Anxiety and Federal Reserve Pressures Brett Arends explains the bond market's current unhappiness stems from unsustainable national debt and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs. He clarifies that the Fedcontrols short-term rates, while the bond market sets long-term rates. Arends warns that Trump's pressure on the Fed to cut short-term rates could paradoxically cause long-term rates, including mortgage rates, to rise, hurting the economy and exacerbating market nervousness. He emphasizes the need for fiscal sustainability. 1115-1130 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 10.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch. Addressing Bond Market Turmoil Brett Arends explains that the troubled bond market stems from unsustainable national debt and recent court rulings questioning President Trump's tariffs. He advises Donald Trump to support Federal Reserve independence, abandon attacks on Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook, and work with Congress on tariffs to ensure fiscal sustainability and calm market anxieties. Arends notes that gold's all-time high reflects a lack of market confidence.1130-1145 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 11.mp3 Guest: Bob Zimmerman who keeps the website Behind the Black. New Discoveries in Space and Planetary Science Bob Zimmerman highlights new solar research using the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter probe, improving predictions of solar events that impact Earth's technology. He discusses the uniqueness of stars, Juice's Venus flyby en route to Jupiter, and Mars' chaotic mantle structure. Zimmermanemphasizes Mars' ample near-surface ice, making it attractive for colonization, and presents an exoplanet found in an accretion disc, challenging planetary formation theories.1145-1200 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 12.mp3 Guest: Bob Zimmerman who keeps the website Behind the Black. NASA Unionization and SpaceX Milestones Bob Zimmerman addresses the recent executive order by President Trumpeliminating unions at NASA and other agencies, arguing that government unions are inefficient and costly. He then praises SpaceX's achievements, including a Falcon 9 first stage completing its 30th flight—a new reuse record. Zimmerman notes SpaceX is significantly reducing launch costs and enabling new space technologies like Starlink, also mentioning the reuse of a Starship super heavy booster. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 13.mp3 Guest: Simon Constable writing for The Wall Street Journal and other distinguished publications. European Politics, Commodities, and Digital Identity Debates Simon Constable reports on pleasant weather in the South of France and seasonal produce. He reviews commodity prices, noting gold's all-time high, coffee's surge, and orange juice's decline. Constable discusses political crises in France, with President Macronfacing a no-confidence vote, and the UK, where Keir Starmer struggles with spending cuts and migration. He advocates for digital national ID cards as the only reasonable solution to migration.1215-1230 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 14.mp3 Guest: Simon Constable writing for The Wall Street Journal and other distinguished publications. The Rise of AI in Romance Simon Constable shares surprising polling data from the Kinsey Institute on romantic engagement with AI. He reveals that 16% of single adult Americans romantically interact with AI, with Gen Z being the most likely cohort at 33%. Furthermore, 44% of single Americans dating AI believe emotional support from an AI partner is superior to human support, highlighting a stark generational shift in romantic relationships.1230-1245 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 15.mp3 Guest: Janatyn Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Iran's Nuclear Dilemma and Regional Threats Janatyn Sayeh discusses the looming snapback mechanism of the 2015 JCPOA, which could reinstate UN sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with demands. Iran's non-compliance has its currency hitting new lows, yet Tehran threatens regional war and exiting the NPT if sanctions return. Sayeh notes Iran seeks rearmament, primarily from China, with Belarus and North Korea acting as potential intermediaries for Russian weapons.1245-100 AM John Batchelor 09-03 segment 16.mp3 Guest: Ivana Stradner from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. Autocracy and Protests in the Western Balkans Ivana Stradner reports on mass protests in Belgrade demanding snap elections following a fatal accident and criticizing President Alexander Vučić's autocratic regime, which she likens to "Belarus 2.0". Vučić is accused of corruption and suppressing free media, while fostering close military and economic ties with China and Russia to maintain power and "blackmail" the West. Stradner expresses concern over the repression against Serbian people.