Podcasts about Hezbollah

Captagon, an illicit amphetamine, has earned the nickname “the jihad pill” for its unique role in modern conflict. Fighters across the Middle East, including ISIS during the height of the Syrian Civil War, have used the drug for stamina, fearlessness, and psychological detachment—turning it into a battlefield weapon as much as a narcotic. Reports have linked its use to Hamas militants during the October 7th attacks, reinforcing its association with both heightened aggression and religious militancy. The drug's stimulant effects keep combatants awake for days, enabling relentless violence while deadening physical and emotional inhibitions.More critically, Captagon has become a multi-billion-dollar revenue engine that sustains jihadist movements and authoritarian regimes alike. Syria, under the Assad regime, has become the epicenter of Captagon production, with military and political elites orchestrating its mass manufacture and export. Hezbollah acts as a key facilitator, protecting production lines and trafficking corridors, ensuring supply reaches lucrative markets in the Gulf, Europe, and Asia. The trade not only dwarfs much of the region's traditional economy but also provides a steady stream of funding to groups and governments otherwise strangled by sanctions—turning Captagon into both the financial backbone of jihad and a destabilizing force across the Middle East.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How did Europe help Syria become a bigger drug dealer than Mexico's cartels? | Euronews

Le Liban commémore cette année 50 ans du début de la guerre civile. Mais une guerre en chasse une autre dans ce petit pays de 4 millions d'habitants qui compte presque autant de Libanais que de réfugiés syriens et palestiniens. Guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah qui perdure malgré le cessez-le-feu, les drones israéliens survolent toujours le sud du pays et les bombes pleuvent par intermittence. Et cela sans compter l'effondrement bancaire dans un pays réduit à fonctionner avec du cash et une explosion dans le port de Beyrouth équivalente à une bombe nucléaire qui a laissé la capitale exsangue. Et malgré toutes ces catastrophes la créativité libanaise est à son apogée. Beyrouth fourmille d'expositions, pièces de théâtre, festivals de toutes sortes cinéma, musique et le public est au rendez-vous. On vous propose de vous emmener dans cette vitalité tous les dimanches de ce mois d'août. « Liban : la culture malgré tout », une série proposée par Muriel Maalouf à la réalisation Diego Tenorio. Aujourd'hui rendez-vous avec la danse.

Le Liban commémore cette année 50 ans du début de la guerre civile. Mais une guerre en chasse une autre dans ce petit pays de 4 millions d'habitants qui compte presque autant de Libanais que de réfugiés syriens et palestiniens. Guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah qui perdure malgré le cessez-le-feu, les drones israéliens survolent toujours le sud du pays et les bombes pleuvent par intermittence. Et cela sans compter l'effondrement bancaire dans un pays réduit à fonctionner avec du cash et une explosion dans le port de Beyrouth équivalente à une bombe nucléaire qui a laissé la capitale exsangue. Et malgré toutes ces catastrophes la créativité libanaise est à son apogée. Beyrouth fourmille d'expositions, pièces de théâtre, festivals de toutes sortes cinéma, musique et le public est au rendez-vous. On vous propose de vous emmener dans cette vitalité tous les dimanches de ce mois d'août. « Liban : la culture malgré tout », une série proposée par Muriel Maalouf à la réalisation Diego Tenorio. Aujourd'hui rendez-vous avec la danse.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was “disgusted” after altered photos of her and other women were found on an Italian pornographic website. Also, a look at the Lebanese government's plans to disarm Hezbollah. And, New Orleans is still learning from the lessons of Hurricane Katrina 20 years later, finding some help from Dutch engineers. Plus, a conversation about the latest album of Chilean band Calle Mambo.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus were in Lebanon this week to restate a key demand: Hezbollah must disarm. The latest push from Washington came with economic incentives as Mr Barrack proposed the US becomes a “substitute” to Iranian influence. The Lebanese government agreed to disarm non-state groups this month but it wants guarantees that Israel will withdraw militarily from the country. Israel says it will not de-escalate until the disarmament process begins. This puts Lebanon in a difficult position. On the one hand it wants US financial support and for the Israeli attacks to end. On the other, it must convince a defiant Hezbollah and its sponsor Iran to lay down weapons. Without a strategic plan, the consequences could be grave for the country and the wider region. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher speaks to The National's foreign editor, Mohamad Ali Harisi, and Nicholas Blanford, an Atlantic Council analyst in Beirut. They discuss the challenges of disarming Hezbollah and whether the US and Israel would hold up their end of the bargain.

The conversation delves into the ongoing conflict in Gaza, focusing on the Israeli military's plans, the hostage crisis, public sentiment in Israel, and the implications of a potential Palestinian state. The discussion highlights the challenges of aid distribution in Gaza, the control exerted by Hamas, and the broader geopolitical ramifications of the situation. We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Jewish Policy Center Senior Director Shoshana Bryen hosted Professor Mark Meirowitz, a foreign policy and Turkey expert from SUNY Maritime College, for a deep dive into Ankara's growing regional role, its involvement in Syria's evolution, and its increasingly fraught relationship with Israel. With characteristic clarity and urgency, Prof. Meirowitz broke down the labyrinth of regional alliances and rivalries, calling the situation “literally mind-boggling” and comparing Syria to a “petri dish for chaos.” HTS, Al-Shara, and the Shake-up in Syria The ousting of Bashar Assad by the jihadist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by Ahmed al-Shara (also known as al-Jolani), marks a significant shift in Syria's power structure—and possibly the region's. Once associated with al-Qaeda and ISIS, al-Jolani now wears suits and promotes a veneer of moderation. “Maybe the Turks provided him with some of these outfits,” Meirowitz quipped, questioning the authenticity of his transformation. Al-Jolani was “boosted by” Turkish support, Meirowitz explained, calling him a Turkish client rather than an independent actor. HTS's limited control—bolstered by foreign fighters like Uyghurs—has led to violent, sectarian repression, particularly against Alawites, Druze, Christians, and Kurds. “We're with al-Shara, and a lot of people are depending on him,” Meirowitz said ominously. Turkey's Interests: Stabilizing Syria to Serve Domestic Needs Turkey's involvement, Meirowitz stressed, is strategic. With over 3 million Syrian refugees inside its borders, Ankara is pressuring Damascus to stabilize and repatriate them. “The Turks want them back to Syria,” he said, noting the domestic strain and political sensitivity of the refugee crisis. Turkey has walked a fine line—signing infrastructure and defense agreements with HTS-controlled Syria while avoiding giving it full military autonomy. “Turkey's position is that Al-Shara is the go-to person… Let al-Shara unify the country,” Meirowitz explained. But internal Kurdish dynamics—particularly involving PKK, now in peace talks with Erdogan's government—make full alignment with HTS and Syrian Kurds tenuous. Will Turkey's NATO Membership Complicate It All? One of the more sobering insights from Meirowitz was the hypothetical scenario of Turkey, a NATO power, declaring a no-fly zone over Syria—potentially triggering Article 5 protections if hostilities break out with Israel. “That, to me, is the number one worry… that Israel and Turkey would come to conflict,” he warned. He emphasized the ongoing “deconfliction meetings” between Israel and Turkey, and Israel and Syria—possibly triangulating with al-Jolani himself. But of all the moving parts, Meirowitz emphasized Turkey's NATO status remains a critical leverage point: “Let's be realistic here. If there was a skirmish…Article 5 could be on the table.” Humanitarian Crises and Jihadi Control: Who is Really Running Syria? The ongoing massacres of minorities, particularly the Druze in Suweida, raise urgent questions about al-Jolani's power. “Has he lost control over the jihadis in his own ranks?” Meirowitz pondered, highlighting the grim possibility of Syria spiraling toward becoming a full-blown jihadi state. “The optics are totally opposed to [the idea of moderation],” he said, noting public executions and forced beard-shaving of Druze men as disturbing parallels to Nazi visual propaganda. “Clearly, this is reprehensible. The United States isn’t going to stand for it,” he added, referring to conditional American Congressional support for lifting sanctions on Syria.  Erdogan's Domestic Calculations: Kurds, Elections, and Power Turning inward, Turkey's President Erdoğan is eyeing another term in 2028. Despite constitutional term limits, he may seek early elections or amendments—with the support of Kurdish parliamentarians. “He’s very popular in Turkey,” Meirowitz said, crediting Erdoğan's projection of Turkey as a global power broker. “Turkey's been made into a player on the world stage.” However, he noted Turkey's lira is down, inflation is high, and economic growth is tenuous beneath the surface. This tension is compounded by Erdoğan's crackdown on political opponents, including jailing rivals and invalidating degrees to prevent candidacies. The Bigger Stage: Turkey in Africa, NATO, and the UN Turkey's ambitions extend far beyond Syria. From military expansion in Africa to attempting alignment with BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Ankara aims to diversify its global relevance. “They see themselves as undervalued,” noted Meirowitz. “It's not aggrandizement—it's coming from a feeling of being ignored.” Erdogan's call that “the world is bigger than five” is a veiled critique of the UN Security Council's permanent members—hinting at Turkey's desire for global restructuring that reflects its new stature. “They're trying to flex their muscles,” as one webinar participant insightfully noted.  Israel, Hamas, and the Limits of Pragmatism Meirowitz criticized Turkey's staunch support for Hamas and Hezbollah, calling it “a rabbit hole of disaster.” While support for Palestinian causes earns Erdogan domestic points, it's constraining Turkey's global relationships. “If everybody's a freedom fighter, that doesn't fly,” he said. At times, Israel and Turkey have found pragmatic partnership—like continued trade and oil transits during Syria's civil war—but the anti-Israel posture, sanctions, and rhetoric place those gains at risk. “We need to get together,” Meirowitz relayed from a Turkish businessman. “We like the same things… same food… same values.” Final Thoughts: Cautious Optimism, But Beware the Fault Lines In his closing remarks, Prof. Meirowitz struck a “guarded optimism” tone for Turkey's trajectory. “I believe Turkish leadership is going to give further thought to these directions,” he said, hoping Ankara will reconsider its Hamas alliance for more fruitful cooperation with Israel and the West. Bryen offered sober context: “Israel and Iran were friends once, too—until they weren't.” As Prof. Meirowitz put it, “Hamas is not a future for Turkey.” As the region’s political tectonics keep shifting, one question looms: Will Turkey's pragmatism prevail over ideology—or will ambition lead it down a path of strategic overreach? The answer, as Bryen put it, remains a moving thread.

An episode discussing David Schenker's latest policy analysis titled "Lebanon's Moment of Truth" and the multiple variables needed to line up for Hezbollah's disarmament to succeed and for Israel's full withdrawal to take place. With David Schenker, former United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The article mentioned in this piece is available here: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/lebanons-moment-truth The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Slip-up 3:18 Moment of truth 5:42 Variables lining up a 9:01 Under immense pressure 12:06 Israeli obstacles to US position 14:17 Pending Lebanese army proposal 18:24 Iranian leverage today 21:42 Beirut's commitment & int'l attention 26:01 Vulnerability following war 29:53 Israel's reaction towards progress 33:25 Five hilltops

Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem has said his organization would refuse to surrender its weapons, even at the risk of civil war in Lebanon. The Lebanese army, meanwhile, has been infiltrated by Hezbollah, according to a new report by the Alma Research and Education center. Reserve IDF major Avraham Levine of the Alma Research and Education center, said that the infiltration has been so great even if weapons are confiscated, they would likely be returned later. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that even though Hezbollah has lost some of it support from Iran, it would still not surrender its weapons since it was their rasion d’etre. (photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanon: Disarming Hezbollah. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-865408 1980 BEIRUT

Preview: Lebanon. Colleague Jonathan Schanzer comments on the sudden weakness of Hezbollah and its perhaps 20,000 fighters. More later. 1969 LEBANON

In thie episode of The Thompson Show, Todd traces the Red–Green Alliance from London to Minneapolis — exposing how Marxists and Islamists fuse identity politics, anti-Western rhetoric, and insurgent tactics into a permanent political front. Broadcast August 25, 2025 (WBCQ 7490 kHz), this episode takes a deep dive into the Red–Green Alliance — the unofficial but very real cooperation between far-left revolutionaries and Islamist movements. Todd unpacks how this alliance has played out in Europe and America: In England: from Ken Livingstone welcoming Muslim Brotherhood clerics into City Hall, to the Respect Party's fusion of Trotskyists and Islamist activists, to Jeremy Corbyn calling Hamas and Hezbollah his “friends.” These examples show how segments of the British Left traded legitimacy to Islamists in exchange for turnout and street power. On campuses and in media: post-colonial narratives reframed Islamist extremists as victims, while far-left academics embraced “decolonizing knowledge” and dismissed facts as tools of Western domination. In France: activists openly strategize about building “Muslim communist cadres,” treating mosques as political cells — a clear blueprint for how the Red–Green project embeds itself. In the U.S.: Minneapolis emerges as a revolutionary laboratory — from BLM protests to Ilhan Omar's megaphone, from refugee demographics to DSA insurgents like Omar Fateh. Todd dissects how every loss becomes “proof of rigging,” every setback becomes martyrdom fuel, and how DSA uses Democratic Party infrastructure as a Trojan horse. The episode also examines the limits of fusion: how clerics always outlast Marxist activists, why experiments in “Christian socialism” risk repeating the Jim Jones disaster, and how the Democratic Socialists of America fuse Palestinian solidarity with domestic insurgency. Todd's warning is clear: this is not ordinary politics. It is an insurgency hidden inside institutions, weaponizing identity grievance and class agitation against Western civilization itself. Like it? Rate and review it!    Broadcast times: WBCQ 7490 kHz — Mondays, 10 PM Eastern / 0200 UTC Tuesday WWCR 4840 kHz — Fridays, 11 PM Central / Midnight Eastern / 0400 UTC Saturday More: https://toddzillax.substack.com/

Israel announced it would begin to withdraw from Lebanon only after the Lebanese army starts to disarm Hezbollah. Tensions rise again between Israel and the Houthis. Five journalists were among at least 20 people killed in Israeli attacks on a Gaza hospital. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: No withdrawal from Lebanon until army begins disarming Hezbollah, Israel says Escalation in Israel-Houthi fighting after rebels reportedly fire cluster munitions Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20, including five journalists This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.

Despite the statement by the Prime Minister’s office indicating Israel's willingness to reduce IDF presence in southern Lebanon if Beirut takes real steps to disarm Hezbollah, there is no pledge by Israel to actually remove its military deployment in Lebanon. This, according to Gerald Steinberg, professor emeritus of Political Science at Bar Illan University. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that changes in Lebanon and Syria - which is seeking its own security arrangement with Israel - were positive developments resulting from the blow to Iran’s “ring of fire.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Naeun Kim reports on Lebanon calling on Israel to uphold a ceasefire agreement which could see the withdrawal of Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

It's been a dramatic week for Irish artists, activism and the UK's terrorism law. Sally Rooney — one of Ireland's most prominent literary voices — has made headlines for her vocal support of Palestine Action, a group recently designated a terrorist organisation by the UK government. The Normal People author has pledged to donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to the group — a move that could place her at risk of arrest under UK anti-terror legislation. Her stance came in the same week that Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in a London court on terrorism charges, accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Meanwhile, back home, another protest is gathering momentum — this time in the world of sport. A letter signed by around 800 GAA players — including stars from football, hurling and camogie — was delivered to Croke Park, calling on the association to cut ties with Allianz, one of its biggest sponsors. The call comes after a UN special rapporteur's report named Allianz, through its asset-management arm Pimco, as a significant buyer of Israeli government bonds. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady and Conor McKeon, sports journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the high-profile costs and consequences of speaking out on Israel and Palestine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le Liban commémore cette année 50 ans du début de la guerre civile. Mais une guerre en chasse une autre dans ce petit pays de 4 millions d'habitants qui compte presque autant de Libanais que de réfugiés syriens et palestiniens. Guerre entre Israël et le Hezbollah qui perdure. Et cela sans compter l'effondrement bancaire dans un pays réduit à fonctionner avec du cash et une explosion dans le port de Beyrouth équivalente à une bombe nucléaire qui a laissé la capitale exsangue. Et malgré toutes ces catastrophes, la créativité libanaise est à son apogée. Beyrouth fourmille d'expositions, pièces de théâtre, festivals de toutes sortes, cinéma, musique et le public est au rendez-vous. On vous propose de vous emmener dans cette vitalité tous les dimanches de ce mois d'août. Liban : la culture malgré tout. Aujourd'hui, visite au théâtre.

Some of Israel's legendary national football team players will participate in an exhibition match on Monday in Shefayim – in memory of the 12 youth killed just over a year ago in a Hezbollah rocket attack on a soccer pitch in the Druze town of Majdal Shams. Families of the killed and injured youth will join the match, which is among the special activities planned for the day at the initiative of the Israel Football Federation and the Shurat HaDin Law Center. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of Shurat HaDin, told KAN reporter Naomi Segal that the organization is also representing the affected families in a lawsuit it plans to file against Hezbollah in coming weeks. (Photo: A July 27, 2025 ceremony in memory of the 12 youth killed in the Hezbollah strike in Majdal Shams. Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode examining Hezbollah's weakened sub-state position, Iranian leveraging, separating militia disarmament from war with Israel, international pressure on the Lebanese government and potential new names for next year's parliamentary elections. With Tony Boulos - journalist at Independent Arabia. The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:16 A weaker position 9:13 Hezbollah of today 15:38 Winner(s) & loser(s) 20:14 An Iranian comeback? 22:25 Last chance for Lebanon 28:58 Lebanese army & authority 32:42 Divorcing Hezbollah from Israel 37:44 2024 (again) 44:01 Regional peace vs stability 45:41 2026 parliamentary elections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wig7ja6GLlU Podcast audio In this episode of the Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Elan Journo, Nikos Sotirakopoulos, and Tristan De Liège explore how altruism clouds moral clarity about the Israel-Hamas war, undermining Israel's righteous cause and whitewashing Hamas' evil.  Among the topics covered: How the media coverage of the war has become egregiously deferential to Hamas and Hezbollah; How altruism corrupts journalism by distorting moral judgment; Why media deception deliberately aims to manipulate emotions; The nature of Hamas's totalitarian ideology; Why genocide claims flout serious thinking about innocents in war; How altruism cripples Israel's moral confidence in its cause. Recommended in this podcast is Elan Journo's book What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. This podcast was recorded on August 13, 2025 and posted on August 21, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.

En Syrie, les incursions israéliennes continuent près du plateau démilitarisé du Golan, où les troupes de Tsahal se sont déployées au lendemain de la chute du régime de Bachar el-Assad. Depuis, l'État hébreu cherche à étendre ses forces en Syrie. L'objectif officiel : démilitariser la zone et désarmer les populations locales, accusées d'être liées au Hezbollah ou au Hamas. Sur place, les agriculteurs et bergers syriens sont les premiers impactés. Arrestations arbitraires, dépossession des terres et monopolisation des principales ressources en eau. Conséquence : la production agricole baisse dans cette région, aussi surnommée le « grenier de la Syrie ». Avec, à terme, le risque de mettre en danger la sécurité alimentaire du pays. Reportage de notre correspondante en Syrie. À lire aussiComment Israël élargit sa zone occupée depuis le 7-Octobre et grignote du territoire syrien À lire aussiIsraël poursuit ses incursions dans les régions frontalières syriennes

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared and defended his five-point plan to end Israel's war with Hamas, there was a negative international response along with massive protests in Israel. What will it take to return the hostages in Gaza and end the war with Hamas?During this episode of the Blessors of Israel Podcast, Jonathan Hessen, CEO and Host of TV7 Israel and a Senior Fellow of the Hudson Institute joins Dr. Matthew Dodd to discuss this question along with questions concerning Israel's 12-Day War with Iran. Follow TV7 Israel: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Follow Jonathan Hessen on Twitter/X: https://x.com/JonathanHessenFollow TV7 Israel on Twitter/X: https://x.com/tv7israelnews Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, Jonathan Hessen, TV7 Israel, 12-Day War

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Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, will appear before the Magistrates Court in Westminster today. He is charged with a terror offence for flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert last November. Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan is at the court in London and reported from the scene.

Kneecap's Mo Chara is back before Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning, accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London gig last November.The case has sparked a major show of support. Fans and campaigners have gathered outside the court, filling the streets with music, chants, and live performances in solidarity with the Belfast rapper.Andrea is joined by some of the voices who will be outside the court today to discuss.

There was so much to unpack with Wes about his incredible career in law enforcement and his accomplishments off duty that this is my first three-part interview. Thanks for sticking around until the end! Honestly, I could have talked to Wes all day. I will definitely have him back on the show in the future. Here's a quick bio of just some of Wes’s accomplishments. Wes became a Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputy in 1988. As a deputy, Wes served as a S.W.A.T. lead, having completed the FBI S.W.A.T. school in 1995. Wes was a Defensive Tactics Instructor, anti-crime and property Detective, and earned the Florida Medal of Valor in 1996 for his heroism by disregarding his own safety, running into an apartment fire, saving multiple lives, and Mittens the cat.  In 1998, he was hired by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Wes had a 23-year career with the DEA and has been stationed in Field Divisions such as: St. Louis, Miami, Chicago, D.C., Los Angeles, and internationally in cities such as Guatemala City, Guatemala, Caracas, Venezuela, Cartagena, Colombia, and Bogota, Colombia. During this time, he was representing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in positions such as: supervisory special agent, country attaché, assistant country attaché, Deputy Section Chief, Assistant to the Global Deputy Chief of Operations, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge. Wes was paralyzed in an auto accident where a drunk driver and career criminal had been at fault. Fortunately, he recovered from his spinal cord injury (C5/6) fracture and went back to being a DEA agent. The suspect later absconded and was on the run for 23 years only to be captured in 2024.  He was given probation for 6 months by a local judge in Minnesota.  From 2012 to 2015, Wes was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency as an Assignee to various locations in the Western Hemisphere, conducting various classified activities on behalf of the DEA while embedded with the CIA. He has worked with some of the most prestigious law enforcement and military agencies, conducting operations and training modules, with the FBI, Secret Service, Defense Intelligence Service, US Army Special Forces, and Navy Seals. As a DEA agent, rising through the ranks to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Los Angeles, he was the division's Strike Force Commander, where he oversaw global money-laundering investigations, High Value Mexican Cartel Investigation, and led his teams in pursuit of some of the largest cases on the globe. Thanks again for sticking around for the conclusion of this amazing interview. I think we covered a lot of ground and went places that I didn’t foresee. But that’s the fun of running a podcast. Please enjoy the conclusion of my interview with Wes Tabor.  In today’s episode, we discuss: ·      What was the motivation for informants working with the DEA in Venezuela? ·      Hezbollah and Hamas in Venezuela? ·      The TDA gang that started in Venezuela and them spreading. This gang and others are spreading into the United States, and the influence they have and how they gain traction in America.  ·      What are the most dangerous gangs we should be the most aware of, and what can be done to stop them? ·      The U.S./Mexican border has been a hot button for a while now and is in the news all the time. What are his thoughts, and how easy has it been and is it for these gangs to come into our country illegally? ·      Gangs communicating and recruiting through encrypted social media. ·      International gangs using cryptocurrencies. ·      I don’t think the average American understands these gangs and what they are capable of. I think about the murder rates you had in your book in Jamaica and Central America, 2000-2017: 2.5 million murders, 2/3 of the world’s murders. Should we be worried that this will spill over into our country? ·      In Milwaukee, we had the Latin (Spanish Cobras, Latin Kings, Brown Pride, Mexican Posse, and La Familia) and Black gangs (Gangster Disciples, Black Gangster Disciples, Kia Boys, and Vice Lords). The Latin gangs were much more organized, and the OGs didn’t give up much to the cops. They were busted with RICO cases, but all that did was bring in the black gangs where there was a void. It feels like a war that never ends. What can be done to stop it? ·      His book, Infiltrate America - Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs. Why write it? ·      How painful was it for him to write this book? From personal experience, I know this can put PTSD into overdrive, reliving some ugly stuff. ·      Post-retirement from the DEA. What does he miss the most/least from LE? All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.   Check out Wes's newest book, Infiltrate America: Blood Routes and the Rise of Latin American Gangs Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  

Het was ‘het beste gesprek tot nu toe' geweest met Trump, zei president Zelensky gisteren. Maar wat nu precies de uitkomst is, blijft nog behoorlijk vaag. De VS zouden bereid zijn om veiligheidsgaranties te geven bij een eventueel akkoord, maar wat die precies inhouden is niet duidelijk en moet nu worden uitgewerkt. Het zou niet de eerste keer zijn dat Oekraïne garanties toegezegd krijgt. Europa kijkt afwachtend naar Trump, maar kan het zelf niet meer initiatief nemen? En komt er echt een topontmoeting tussen Zelensky en Poetin? Daarover Oost-Europadeskundige van Clingendael Bob Deen. (13:56) Geld voor Libanon als Hezbollah zich ontwapent Het noodlijdende Libanon kan miljarden aan economische steun krijgen, voorwaarde is wel dat Hezbollah zich ontwapent. Dat is de kern van een Amerikaans voorstel om het land dat volledig aan de grond zit te helpen. Maar wil Hezbollah zich wel ontwapenen? Daarover Midden-Oosten journalist Eline Derakhshan. Presentatie: Sophie Derkzen

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AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on discussions for a long-term ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel after Hezbollah agreed to disarm.

What happens when a boy grows up in the crossfire of Lebanon's civil war, trains in Israel's military camps, and survives a bomb blast by a miracle? Pastor Pierre Altuna's life is a mix of danger, loss, and unexpected grace. From being kidnapped by the PLO to fighting Hezbollah, his story is filled with moments where death seemed certain - until God intervened. But this is more than a soldier's memoir. It's the journey of a man who knew “Christian” only as a label - until relentless love from his wife and a persistent pastor led him to surrender to Yeshua.  Now leading a vibrant Messianic congregation in northern Israel, Pastor Pierre stands as both shepherd and protector, guiding his flock through rockets, war, and the hope of reconciliation between Jew and Gentile. This is faith forged in fire, hope born in the shadow of conflict, and a call to stand with Israel for the sake of God's Kingdom. Key Takeaways Lebanon's Civil War shaped his identity - and his understanding of survival. Kidnapped by the PLO - rescued only through family intervention. Trained in Israel - learning the mindset of Hezbollah. Survived a bombing - a helmet swap he calls a miracle. From cultural Christian to believer - through his wife's faith and a persistent pastor. Leads a multi-ethnic Messianic congregation in Nahariya, near the Lebanese border. Equips soldiers - providing gear, training, and spiritual encouragement. Sees Israel as a living picture of resurrection after the Holocaust. Prays for peace between Israel and Lebanon like the days of Solomon and King Hiram. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome from Nahariya, Israel 00:54 – Growing up in war-torn Lebanon 02:36 – The political-religious tensions of Lebanon 06:13 – The PLO, Fatahland, and the road to war 07:02 – Kidnapped at a checkpoint 08:24 – Training in Israel during the conflict 10:14 – Marriage, family, and life under fire 12:55 – Crossing into Israel in 2000 14:18 – October 7th and living on the northern front 15:04 – A soldier's life without real faith 19:50 – The bombing that changed everything 23:44 – Coming to faith in Yeshua 24:12 – A congregation like a bouquet of nations 29:35 – Serving the community during war 33:02 – Training IDF soldiers on Hezbollah's mindset 36:19 – Understanding God's purpose in his survival 36:21 – Is God done with Israel? 38:47 – Israel as a living example of resurrection 40:05 – A prayer for Israel, the soldiers, and peace with Lebanon Stand with Israel. Hear the stories behind the headlines. See faith in action at the border.Visit thejewishroad.com to learn more, support the mission, and discover how you can walk the ancient path today.  

European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. He reportedly said his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. We also take a look at the strange history of Alaska. Plus: we report on the devastating hunger crisis in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher; the plusses and minuses of artificial intelligence -- enabling your glasses to help you hear better, but perhaps also leading doctors to being de-skilled; why hundreds of Peruvian military and police officers are being pardoned; Iran tries to help its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon; and why the British foreign secretary is in a spot of hot water over a fishing trip with the vice-president of the United States.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this 21WIRE LIVE midweek edition, host Patrick Henningsen is talking with Lebanese political analyst Ibrahim Majed, to discuss the disturbing situation unfolding in Lebanon, as the United States and Israel attempt to foment a bloody sectarian 'civil war' by demanding that Hezbollah resistance forces disarm - a potential protracted civil war that would feature more Israeli and HTS-Al Qaeda military attacks in Lebanon. Will they be successful? All this and more... Also, listen to the Sunday Wire every Sunday at 5pm UK Time/12pm EST: https://21stcenturywire.com/category/sunday-wire-radio-show/ Alternate Current Radio (ACR): https://alternatecurrentradio.com *SUBSCRIBE/DONATE TO OUR MEDIA PLATFORM HERE: https://21w.co/support VISIT OUR AFFILIATE SPONSORS: Health Solutions - Shop at Clive de Carle: https://21w.co/shop-clive OUR FEATURED MUSIC ARTISTS: Phil Zimmerman: https://www.instagram.com/philzimmermanmusic/ Beady Man: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ka9GE7bnya4obhukxJc8v Joseph Arthur: https://josepharthur.bandcamp.com/ Peyoti for President: https://peyoti.com/ Red Rumble: https://www.youtube.com/@RedRumbleBand Countdown Music: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] - Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon  

The US president reportedly told European leaders that his goal for the summit was to secure a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow. Poland's president, Karol Nawrocki, was one of the Nato leaders on the call with the Donald Trump. We'll hear from his foreign policy advisor, Marcin Przydacz.Also on the programme: Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun has warned against foreign interference in the country's affairs during a visit by a senior Iranian official, as his government takes steps towards disarming Hezbollah; and we'll hear about one project in Australia that's hoping to ease the world's rare earth bottleneck.(Photo: US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he hosts an event at the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts, in Washington, DC, USA, 13 August 2025. Credit: WILL OLIVER/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)

Disney has lost in Gina Carano lawsuit after her unceremonious firing. What does this mean for conservative Star Wars fans? We've just been on vacation enjoying time with friends and family and it was great to come back to some good news.Our friends Gina Carano and Dean Cain have had some very interesting news. Gina who was in the MY SON HUNTER movie and Dean who starred in our Gosnell Movie are celebrating! Watch the show to find out why...*****************************************************Projects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/To read Substack debunking the New York Times' latest podcast click here: https://tinyurl.com/5669t96hAnn & Phelim SocialsPhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/TheAPScoop/)X: (https://x.com/AP_Unreported)*****************************************************And in crazy Los Angeles, you won't believe the latest proposal for the minimum wage in the city. They really are crazy and seem to want to destroy the city. You can find out the details on this week's episode. And still in America, you may have heard that “evil Republicans” are gerrymandering Texas, but this is just media malpractice. Phelim went to Scotland and brings you all the madness from a trans court case in Scotland, it's almost comedic when you have to defend the indefensible. Ireland is also tying itself in knots over men in women's sports, we bring you the scoop.And remember when the (allegedly) Hamas- and Hezbollah-supporting, cosplaying rebels in the rap group KNEECAP complained about censorship of their artistic freedom by the government and those who canceled their concerts? Well, you won't believe just how hypocritical they are now.Speaking of Ireland, why is the Irish media ignoring a Dublin knife attack? Perhaps it's because the story proves that diversity is not our strength. And wait until the end of the show, where Ann will share a couple of wonderful life hacks she discovered and is asking for yours. Watch the show and drop your favorite life hack in the comments section. Speaking of which, we love hearing from you, so please leave a comment wherever you get our content, and you never know...we may read it on the show!

durée : 00:03:19 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - Au Liban, le gouvernement a approuvé, sous la pression de l'administration Trump, le désarmement du Hezbollah déjà très affaibli par sa guerre contre Israël. C'est une étape déterminante dans la recomposition en cours au Moyen-Orient mais qui ravive la crainte d'affrontements. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Iran’s top security official is visiting Lebanon as Beirut plans to effectively disarm Hezbollah and monopolise control over arms. The US backs disarmament, making it a delicate balancing act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode looking at the possibilities for state-to-state engagement, direct diplomacy and constructive dialogue between Lebanon and Iran. With Michael Young - senior editor at Carnegie's Middle East Center and editor of Diwan. Articles mentioned in this episode include "Israel can inflict even more damage if Hezbollah doesn't disarm" https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2025/08/13/how-much-damage-can-israel-cause-if-hezbollah-doesnt-disarm/ "Hezbollah's Margin is Tightening - The Lebanese government's efforts to secure a monopoly over weapons are advancing, but can it ignore Iran?" https://carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/diwan/2025/08/hezbollahs-margin-is-tightening?lang=en The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:12 Diplomacy with Iran 4:56 What Iran wants 7:53 What the Iranians and Americans are discussing 8:47 The Lebanese Forces' rejection to Larijani's visit 11:57 Lebanese state as interlocutor 13:15 Deadline for disarmament 14:34 Comparisons to earlier attempts at militia disarmament 15:37 Israeli entry into the fight 17:10 Betting on time 20:48 US goals vis-a-vis dialogue with Iran 21:52 A normal relationship with Iran 25:05 Letter to Rouhani

SHOW SCHEDULE  8-11-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE OVAL OFFICE, WELCOMING THE MOST SIGNIFICSNT PAKISTAN LEADER, GENERAL A MUNIR... CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor First Hour 9:00-9:15 Pakistan in the White House. Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani 9:15-9:30 Afghanistan and the CIA 9:30-9:45 #NewWorldReport: Uribe and Political Violence. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire. Alejandro Pena Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and geopolitical commentator. 9:45-10:00 #NewWorldReport: Bounty on Maduro. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire. Alejandro Pena Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and geopolitical commentator. Second Hour 10:00-10:15 Gaza and Al Jazeera. David Daoud, Bill Roggio 10:15-10:30 Lebanon and Hezbollah. David Daoud, Bill Roggio 10:30-10:45 Iran and Afghans. Jonathan Sayeh, Bill Roggio 10:45-11:00 Iran and Nukes Third Hour 11:00-11:15 Russia: Demands. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD 11:15-11:30 Russia: Demands. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD continued 11:30-11:45 PRC and Iran. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Gordon Chang 11:45-12:00 PRC and Lunar Landing. Brandon Weichert, Gordon Chang Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 Syria: Gunfights and Jihadists. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 12:15-12:30 Syria: Gunfights and Jihadists. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD continued 12:30-12:45 Federal Reserve: Reform Overdue with 400 PhDs. Jon Hartley, Civitas 12:45-1:00 AM Federal Reserve: Reform Overdue with 400 PhDs. Jon Hartley, Civitas continued

Lebanon and Hezbollah. David Daoud, Bill Roggio FDD 1960 BEIRUT

In this co-host takeover, Joe Truzman and David Daoud cut through the very loud noises emanating from Beirut and Gaza — from Israel's controversial killing of an Al Jazeera reporter it accused of Hamas ties to Lebanon's unprecedented and ambitious push to disarm Hezbollah.

From Iran's crumbling infrastructure to Hamas' hostage tactics, Amir Tsarfati and Pastor Barry Stagner answer pressing questions on Israel, Bible prophecy, and today's geopolitical chaos. Learn why Hezbollah is struggling, the spiritual deception fueling antisemitism, and where we are in the Ezekiel prophecy timeline. Discover the difference between the resurrections of the Church, Old Testament saints, and Tribulation saints, and how these events fit God's prophetic plan.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

Preview: Hezbollah. Colleague David Daoud of FDD reports that both the IDF and Hezbollah claim that the decapitated jihadists are rearming. More later. 1867 Beirut

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Beijing detains one of its top diplomats, a man once seen as a future foreign minister. Is this just another anti-corruption campaign—or evidence of growing paranoia from Xi Jinping? Lebanon signs on to a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah—but days later, six Lebanese soldiers are killed in a blast while seizing the group's weapons. Ukraine accuses Russia of helping North Korea upgrade its nuclear weapons delivery systems. Is Moscow trading tech for troops in its war against Ukraine? And in today's Back of the Brief—an update from Haiti, where the government has declared a three-month state of emergency in the central region as gangs tighten their grip and violence surges. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldJacked Up Fitness: Get the all-new Shake Weight by Jacked Up Fitness at https://JackedUpShakeWeight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for August 8, we discuss Israeli plans to take Gaza City, the Trump admin requiring universities submit data on students' race, a US plan to disarm Hezbollah, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Israel announced plans to occupy Gaza City. An NGO has called US-backed aid distribution sites in Gaza "orchestrated killing". Lebanon's government says it will disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year. It is day 674 of the war in Gaza, where at least 61,369 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim al Khalili, Al Jazeera Correspondent Behdad Mahichi, Al Jazeera Producer Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAlJaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First—Iran executes one of its own nuclear scientists over allegations of espionage on behalf of Israel, as the Islamic regime intensifies its internal purge of suspected infiltrators following the recent 12-Day War. Later in the show—the Associated Press is facing widespread backlash after running a highly sympathetic story about Hezbollah terrorists injured in last year's Israeli pager attack, saying they "struggle to recover." Plus—a Ukrainian NGO sounds the alarm on Russia's mass abduction of Ukrainian children, alleging the Putin regime is engaged in systematic child trafficking. In our 'Back of the Brief—a recent report is shedding light on how Hamas terrorists are using a secret stockpile of cash, along with looted humanitarian aid meant for starving Palestinians, to keep their fighters and local loyalists paid. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Ridge Wallet: Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe now to skip the ads. Don't forget to purchase our "Welcome to the Crusades" miniseries! The AP team will wear formal Tevas to the new White House ballroom. Otherwise, in this week's news: Danny and Derek reflect on the 80th anniversary of the US dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima (1:46); in Israel-Palestine, Netanyahu announces his “full occupation” plan (8:24) as the US expands the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (13:58); the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah (16:48); the US looks to host an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit (20:51); Trump punishes India for purchasing Russian oil (24:20); Thailand and Cambodia agree to the deployment of ceasefire monitors (27:49); in Sudan, the RSF carries out a new atrocity (29:50) and the military accuses the United Arab Emirates of hiring mercenaries (32:37); a new report details sexual violence in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia (35:06); in Russia-Ukraine, Steve Witkoff visits Moscow ahead of a Putin-Trump meeting (37:28) as the US nevertheless plans to impose tariffs on Russia (40:34); El Salvador's legislature removes presidential term limits (41:57); and in US news, America makes a new “third country” trafficking agreement with Rwanada (43:15), the State Department starts a new program forcing travelers to pay bonds to the US government (45:23), and NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon (46:50).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Undisputed King of Stuff and Sink the Rising Sun author Jon Gabriel fills in for Jim on Thursday's 3 Martini Lunch. Join Jon and Greg as they break down President Trump's call for a new census, the Associated Press portraying terrorists as sympathetic victims, and James Carville's idea of “saving democracy” through undemocratic means.First, they size up President Trump's call for a new census to be taken that does not include people in the U.S. illegally. Given the huge undertaking of the census, Jon and Greg suggest making sure the 2030 census makes that distinction. They also note that Trump tried to include a citizenship question in the 2020 census but was blocked by the courts.Next, they hammer the Associated Press for publishing a sympathetic piece on Hezbollah terrorists injured in last year's Israeli pager bombings. The AP even explicitly laments that one Hezbollah terrorist "realizes it's impossible now to find a role alongside Hezbollah fighters" after being blinded by his exploding pager. How did we get to the point where the AP wants us to be sad that this guy can't try to kill Jews anymore?Finally, longtime left-wing political strategist James Carville says that democracy is in danger. So if Democrats win control of the White House, the House, and the Senate in 2028, he wants them to unilaterally add states and pack the Supreme Court. You know, to save democracy. Jon has a far less dramatic suggestion for Democrats.Please visit our great sponsors:Talk it out, with Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/3MLUpgrade your skincare routine with Caldera Lab and see the difference.  Visit https://CalderaLab.com/3ML and use code 3ML at checkout for 20% off your first order.Support your health with Dose Daily.  Save 25% on your first month when you subscribe at https://DoseDaily.co/3ML or enter code 3ML at checkout. 

Tim Cook has bent the knee to President Trump and has agreed to invest more in America. Then, Dean Cain is joining ICE and that's giving off a Dr. Phil vibe.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Preview: Hezbollah: Colleague Jonathan Schanzer measures the failing fortunes of the Hezbollah army in Lebanon. More. 1875 BEIRUT CASTLE