Podcasts about hostages

In Part 2 of Episode 265 of the Mike Drop Podcast, host Mike Ritland continues his in-depth conversation with Ken Rhee — a Korean-American UDT/SEAL (ROK SEAL) who grew up in the U.S., served in South Korea's elite naval special warfare unit, trained at American BUD/S, fought pirates off Somalia, volunteered in Ukraine, and now runs a private military consulting firm while navigating strict Korean gun laws and a suspended prison sentence. Expect raw insights into cross-national SEAL training, hostage-rescue ops, post-military contracting, the realities of foreign volunteer combat, and a unique cultural take on firearms, self-defense, and crime from someone who's lived in both American and Korean worlds. Audio is Zoom-based but packed with unfiltered stories you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Big Rich is still in Hawaii, and the gang's debating the odds of him actually returning tomorrow—or if he's gone full island mode for good. Meanwhile, everyone's confused and mildly infuriated that the brand-new AI-generated country song topping the charts… is actually kinda great?! Plus, it's confession time: what's the dumbest thing we've ever bought on Black Friday just because it was “on sale”? (Looking at you, waffle-maker-slash-foot-massager.)

Sen Dick Durbin in a speech yesterday admitted that the Democrats were holding the American people hostage.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Tal Hartuv, a survivor of a brutal 2010 terrorist machete attack in the hills outside Jerusalem, is preparing to mark the 15th anniversary of the ordeal next month — as one of her assailants walks free under a hostage exchange with Hamas. Hartuv, then known as Kay Wilson, was leading a nature tour for her American friend Kristine Luken on Dec. 18, 2010, when two Palestinian terrorists ambushed the women. The attackers bound and gagged them, tormenting them for half an hour before stabbing Luken to death. Hartuv survived by playing dead after being repeatedly slashed with a serrated machete. In a recent interview with podcaster Alan Skorski, Hartuv detailed the horror and her long road to recovery, chronicled in her memoir The Rage Less Traveled: A Memoir of Surviving a Machete Attack. “I was forced to my knees while he stabbed me over and over,” Hartuv recalled. “I watched my friend die. Miraculously, I lived.” The attack left Hartuv with severe physical injuries and PTSD. She later confronted her attackers in court and legally changed her name from Kay Wilson to Tal Hartuv to distance herself from being perpetually labeled a “victim of terrorism.” “It made my skin crawl,” she said of the constant reminder. “Changing my name let me live as a survivor, not shackled to that day.” Hartuv's story has resurfaced amid controversy: One of the convicted terrorists was released from Israeli prison as part of a November 2025 deal to free hostages held by Hamas. Col. Richard Kemp, former commander of British forces in Afghanistan, praised Hartuv in a book endorsement: “An ‘ordinary' woman who resisted terrorists, battled for her life, struggled with appalling injuries and PTSD, confronted her assailants in court, and went on to fight against governments that fund terrorist violence.” The memoir, called a “must-read” by supporters, is described as both horrific and uplifting. As the anniversary approaches, Hartuv continues speaking out against terror financing and prisoner releases that free convicted attackers. -VIN News Alan Skorski Reports 11NOV2025 - PODCAST

Perry Pt. II: I'm Banging Clark's MomThe farm gets a surprise visit from Martha Kent while Clark and Lois are figuring out their "break-up" and unemployment situation. On top of that, Martha brings Perry White and Lois couldn't be more excited to work with a legend on their hot new story: The Red Queen. Maxwell Lord returns and kidnaps Tess in order to track down the Book of Rao, which Chloe is also trying to find but is doing a terrible job. Annette O'Toole (Virgin River, Superman III) makes her return as DC Comics original character Martha Kent.Michael McKean (Better Call Saul, This is Spinal Tap) returns as DC Comics original character Perry White. Gil Bellows (Chucky, The Shawshank Redemption) returns as DC Comics original character Maxwell Lord.As always, enjoy the show and LEAVE THOSE FIVE STARS!

Send us a textSpecial Forces- The Human Side of StrengthSummary — Special Forces S4: “Composure” (Day 7)Day 7 whittles the group down to six recruits and tests everything they've learned — physically, mentally, and emotionally. A medical withdrawal (Christie) leaves the team shaken; another recruit (Mark) is pulled for serious ear damage. The core of the episode is an intense hostage-rescue operation that exposes failures in leadership, communication, and decision-making: one team panics and brings a hostage into a gas-filled room, another team performs cleanly, and a third succeeds. In the aftermath the DS instructors call out poor choices, force accountability, and push recruits to show vulnerability rather than numbness. Personal backstories surface (Shawn's stoicism, Brianna's drive to make her dad proud, Kody's complicated family past), and recruits are pushed to own mistakes, repair relationships, and bond — even writing “death letters” to open up emotionally before more operations. The episode ends with recruits exhausted but more exposed — physically injured, chastened, and challenged to become better teammates.Key beats / takeaways1640 / Day 7: 8 → medical withdrawal reduces number; Christie leaves in tears.Mark is warned about potential long-term ear disfigurement and pulled for medical care.Hostage-rescue operation: multiple pairings with mixed results — one team's panic causes a near-fatal mistake; other teams show strong communication and pass.DS debriefs highlight leadership failures (Kody), lack of communication (Cody & Shawn), and the cost of “going robotic” (Shawn).Emotional breakthroughs: recruits confront personal failures, ownership, and grief; DS encourages crying and authenticity as strengths.Death-letter exercise forces emotional vulnerability, creating a deeper bond and setting emotional stakes for future ops.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

Send us a textDemocrats held the country hostage and for what? They all turn on Schumer, Veteran's Day, Republican infighting, 50-year mortgage, Clinton Corruption Files, Antifa attacks TPUSA event, J6 Pipebomber, Jimmy Kimmel's wife disowns conservative family members. Support the showWatch the full episode at Rumble.com/TheIkeWingateShowFollow us here:Facebook PageInstagramTwitterTikTokTruth Social

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Adam Sosnick, and Vinnie Oshana break down the government shutdown, how Trump flipped the Senate, and why Democrats used it to win blue-state elections. The crew debates inflation, affordability, and America's recurring “government showdowns.”

This episode was presented by UJA. Support UJA's work at UJA.orgListen to Yonatan and Michal's podcast, What's Your Number?: lnk.to/GsOESPApply to become Ark Media's Production Manager: https://tinyurl.com/mthkpmnaSubscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.orgGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsYonatan's article on Ynet: www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/r1izgwicexBernard Lewis books: https://tinyurl.com/5f55cnbsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel':arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode: In a recent piece for Yedioth Achronot, Ark Media's very own Yonatan Adiri argues that while Hamas's military capabilities have been largely destroyed, it has realized that real power has shifted from the battlefield to the international arena. By integrating into the institutions of the Palestinian Authority and leveraging its support from Qatar and Turkey to gain legitimacy, Hamas can manifest its charter through political and diplomatic means - trading its rockets for stamps, and its tunnels for offices. On today's episode, Yonatan joins Dan to discuss Hamas' position after two years of war and the evolving dynamics between Hamas, Qatar, and Turkey. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

This episode is presented by Create A Video – After shutting down the government for a record 40 days, nearly a dozen Democrat US Senators broke from their party leadership and voted with Republicans to re-open the government by abandoning their legislative filibuster. Outrage ensues. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syria's new interim president makes historic visit to the White House, signaling a possible shift in Middle East diplomacy; Netanyahu meets Kushner and Witkoff in Jerusalem to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and remaining hostage bodies; Hadar Goldin's body returned to Israel after 11 years as families continue pleading for their loved ones to come home — Plus! We have a special report from Hostage Square where we spoke with families awaiting the return of bodies, locals who attend weekly rallies, and recently released hostage Rom Braslavski, who made an emotional appearance on stage.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

"Freedom, it's priceless." Eli Sharabi's life changed forever when he was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. After nearly 500 days in captivity, Eli was freed this past February, and he returned home to the heartbreaking reality that his wife and two daughters had been killed.  Almost nine months later, Eli shares his experience being held hostage, how he manages his grief, and what his family and friends have done to uplift him through life's darkest moments.  Eli also reflects on his memoir, Hostage, in which he shares his story of heartbreak, survival and strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On October 7th 2023, Eli Sharabi was kidnapped by Hamas and held for 491 days. He and his wife and two daughters were in their home on a kibbutz in Southern Israel when the attack happened.

On today's Palestine Post, we hear from journalist Elizabeth Weill- Greenberg, on the story of a Palestinian-American child held as a hostage by Israeli forces. Mohammed Zaher Taysir Ibrahim, 15, has been held in an Israeli torture camp, barely fed and only allowed 40 minutes a day outside, according to Defense for Children International Palestine. Read Elizabeth's article here https://www.thecarceralreport.com/p/palestinian-american-child-hostage If you want to take action to help free Mohammed, see this website https://linktr.ee/freeMohammedIbrahim — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Palestinian-American Child Held Hostage by Israel w/ Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg appeared first on KPFA.

Americans are being held hostage by the American government by one party the Republican party. We also had big election across the country that we will be discussing. Plus, we have some of the latest's headlines in Hollywood. We hope you enjoy this episode of Same Cast Different Day Podcast.Here is a link to take look at our merch store and more.https://direct.me/samecastdifferentdaypodcastSocials Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/samecastdifferentdaypodcast/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scddpodcast/#Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZA-Ib8DmQwG4o9wAFvpBDw

America is being held hostage — not by foreign enemies, but by a Senate rule not even in the Constitution.In this deep-dive, we break down how 41 senators can block the will of 330 million Americans, cripple federal operations, and push the nation toward economic disaster — all under the banner of “procedure.”From the Civil Rights filibusters of the 1960s to today's government shutdown, this presentation exposes how the filibuster has shifted from a tool of debate into a weapon of obstruction.We'll unpack:What the filibuster really is — and how it became so powerful.The pros and cons: protecting minority rights vs. paralyzing democracy.The real-world consequences of gridlock — unpaid workers, unsafe skies, and political chaos.Why it's time to rethink this outdated rule and let America work again.This isn't about Left or Right — it's about common sense and accountability.

In this extraordinary episode, Nachi Gordon sits down with Glenn Cohen — former chief psychologist of the Mossad, helicopter pilot, and trauma expert — for one of the most riveting conversations ever featured on Meaningful People. From rescuing soldiers in Lebanon to counseling hostages freed after October 7th, Glenn has witnessed the darkest sides of humanity — and the boundless strength of the human spirit. He shares powerful firsthand accounts from meeting newly released hostages, insights into Mossad's secret world, and the psychology of resilience that enables ordinary people to do the impossible. With candor and compassion, Glenn reveals how people survive the unimaginable — not by avoiding pain, but by growing from it. He explains the concept of post-traumatic growth, the coping tools that saved lives in captivity, and why he believes every person is capable of far more than they think. This is not just a story about Israel, trauma, or espionage — it's a masterclass in faith, courage, and the strength embedded in the Jewish soul. You can find more information at: www.glenn-cohen.com     This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    _______________________________________ ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________ ► Rentals of Distinction Looking for the perfect rental in Yerushalayim? Rentals of Distinctions is a company that cares and who you can trust.  www.Rentalsofdistinction.com  ____________________________________ ► Dream Raffle Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim!    Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets!   https://thedreamraffle.com/  _____________________________________ ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp    ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ►  Ketubah At Ketubah.com, every Kesubah is designed with care, blending timeless beauty with texts that are fully halachic, including RCA and Sephardic versions. Our team collaborates with rabbanim and mesadrei kiddushin to ensure each document is accurate and accepted without question. Choosing Ketubah.com means you arrive at your chuppah with peace of mind, knowing your Kesubah is both beautifully crafted and halachically sound. https://ketubah.com/meaningful-minutes/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Clickthrough&utm_campaign=meaningful-people-podcast ______________________________________

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Friday, November 7, 20254:20 pm: Lauren Stewart, Senior Legislative Affairs Liaison for Americans for Prosperity and Concerned Veterans for America, joins the show to discuss her piece for Fox News in which she says Democrats are holding the government hostage over subsidies Americans don't want.4:38 pm: Christopher Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, joins the show for a conversation about his piece for Real Clear Investigations about loneliness in America.5:05 pm: Jamie K. Wilson, Executive Director of Conservatarian Press, on her piece for PJ Media on how America is “missing the journey” of putting in hard work to achieve success.6:05 pm: Caitlin Sutherland, Executive Director of Americans for Public Trust, joins the show for a conversation about the group's report on how foreign charities have donated nearly $2 billion into American policy advocacy groups that focus on climate change and political activism.6:20 pm: Summer Love and Laura Hadley of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation join the show to preview this year's Taste of Utah Foundation fundraiser.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's conversations this week with Aimee Winder Newton of the Salt Lake County Council on the controversial closures of four county-run day care centers and (at 6:50 pm) with John Tamny of Real Clear Markets on the proliferation of data centers in the U.S.

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Grey Bull Rescue helps innocent Americans who are stranded, imprisoned, or otherwise trapped in dangerous situations around the globe.  BRYAN STERN founded Grey Bull in August 2021, during the fall of Afghanistan. Since that time, Grey Bull has helped rescue more than 8,000 Americans in 800 different missions.  Stern's own story begins decades earlier. As a young Army intelligence officer, he was at Ground Zero on the day of 9/11, and narrowly avoided being trapped by the collapsing towers. He went on to serve a full and highly decorated military career.  In this episode, Stern discusses his path from the World Trade Center to today, and the missions he and his team of brave volunteers conduct around the globe today.  Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on the podcast service of your choice. If you already subscribe, we'd really appreciate a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crazy-good-turns/id1137217687 We appreciate your listening and sharing our episodes. Thank you!   

This special episode of Friday Focus was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hot Docs Curious Minds Festival and the full length edition being made available to all paying and non-paying subscribers To find out how to purchase tickets to the Munk Debate on the Two-State Solution (or to access the livestream) go to www.munkdebates.com Rudyard and Janice start today's show unpacking Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory in New York City. How did this young and inexperienced politician build such a broad coalition? What is the message we should take away from his big win? Janice argues that this race is not the only one that matters; Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey with more moderate candidates offer an important lesson that in order to win you need a big tent with a wide variety of voices. What role did technology play in these elections, and should we be worried about how it is affecting the democratic process? Rudyard and Janice then turn to the US government shutdown which is being weaponized by both parties. Unfortunately neither side will negotiate without concessions and the public is being held hostage. In the remaining moments Rudyard and Janice offer their analysis of Mark Carney's first federal budget as Prime Minister. Both agree that the budget did not live up to expectations; the government needed to make some big cuts and ask Canadians to sacrifice to get our economy back on track. As Janice puts it, the biggest problem we have in this country is we think being nice is the most important value. It's not. To support the Friday Focus podcast consider becoming a donor to the Munk Debates for as little as $25 annually, or $.50 per episode. Canadian donors receive a charitable tax receipt.

Hezbollah renews war threats, anti-Israel voices grow in U.S. politics, and Israel grieves her losses. Monte Judah shares a Messianic perspective.0:00 – Opening Shalom & Week in Review 0:18 – Hamas Returns More Bodies (6 Still Held) 0:42 – Hostage Testimonies: Abuse & Humiliation 1:15 – Hamas Delays Full Ceasefire Compliance 1:38 – U.S. Stabilization Force Struggles (Egypt, Turkey, Qatar) 2:10 – Israel's Goal: No Terror Launchpad from Gaza 2:35 – Hezbollah's Open Letter to World Leaders 2:55 – Hezbollah Rejects Disarmament & Readies for War 3:12 – Israel Drops Bunker Busters on Hezbollah Tunnels 3:35 – Lebanese Army Too Weak to Disarm Hezbollah 3:55 – Good News: Terror Cells Dismantled in Judea & Samaria 4:12 – Netanyahu Seeks Haredi Draft Compromise 4:35 – NYC Elects Anti-Israel Mayor Zohran Mamdani 5:05 – Mamdani's Far-Left Positions & Jewish Community Concerns 5:40 – Will Anti-Israel Sentiment Spread to Other U.S. Cities? 6:05 – Growing Anti-Israel Voices Inside the GOP 6:25 – Tucker Carlson Interviews Holocaust Denier Nick Fuentes 7:15 – Nick Fuentes Clip: “Greater Israel” & Identity Politics 8:20 – Heritage Foundation Backlash & President's Apology 9:30 – JD Vance: “America First” Hedging on Israel Support 10:25 – The Horseshoe Theory: Far-Left + Far-Right Unite Against Israel 11:05 – Prayer Requests for Israel, Hostages & Hezbollah Threat 11:35 – Ministry Updates: Java Magazine, Eddie Chumney Recovery 12:00 – Shabbat Shalom Closing

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, Tuesday's election results were no surprise because the Democrats immigration strategy to change the demographics and citizenry, without assimilation, has worked. NYC will decline, the question is by how much and Virginia is now part of the federal government. If the election was about affordability why did NJ vote to increase their property taxes and energy bills? Also,  America is at a critical juncture, threatened by Marxist Islamists on the extreme left and the extreme right. These evil forces collude to dismantle the greatest nation ever, embodying freedom, diversity, tolerance, just law, and decentralized power, inherited through ancestral sacrifices. They embrace tyrants like Hitler, Stalin, Qatar's leaders, Iran, and Putin, aiming to impose ideologies, religions, or third-world status. We need to reject and deplatform enablers in media, think tanks, and organizations profiting from hate, Marxism, Islamism, antisemitism, or anti-Christianity via market forces. Later, neither the law nor the Constitution prohibits a President from imposing tariffs, which can serve purposes like rebuilding industries, countering foreign tariffs, or ensuring national security. Congress holds the power of the purse and could pass statutes to limit presidential tariff authority, but it has not done so, making judicial intervention unnecessary and a potential separation of powers issue. The Court should refrain from involvement, as any limits would come from congressional action or voter disapproval.  Afterward, Dinesh D'Souza calls in to explain the danger of Tucker Carlson, who is driving a wedge between Christians and Jews, America and Israel, and the pillars of Western civilization, which harms Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party by inviting bigotries like anti-Semitism. Finally, Eli Sharabi, a former Hamas hostage from Kibbutz Berry, calls in to share his story of what happened of October 7th and beyond in his new book, Hostage. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063489791/ During his 14-month captivity in tunnels, he lost over 60 pounds and bonded closely with fellow hostages, sharing daily conversations about their childhoods, families, friends, and hobbies to survive. They developed strategies for dealing with captors and analyzed them constantly. Throughout, they maintained unwavering hope and faith, believing it was only a matter of time before Israel, through the IDF, secret services, and leadership, would secure their release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FAA is set to cut flights at dozens of airports, as the government shutdown continues. We have the latest on the investigation into the UPS plane crash in Kentucky. The Philippines has been devastated by the deadliest storm to hit Asia this year, with another one on the way. A male Israeli hostage has described being sexually assaulted while being held in Gaza. Plus, a major hockey milestone has been reached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Christine Darg on the Jerusalem Channel as she explores unfolding Bible prophecy in the Middle East, resilience in the face of adversity, and inspiring stories of survival. Featuring accounts of hostages who defied despair through faith and gratitude, this program encourages viewers to remain steadfast and prayerful in tumultuous times.

Hamas Leverage, Gaza Ruin, and Hezbollah Rearmament. Jonathan Schanzer explains that Hamas is stalling hostage releases to maintain leverage, banking on Israel's lack of "strategic patience" for indefinite occupation. He explores the idea of a "Tale of Two Gazas," where Israel controls 53% and Hamas 47%, warning that reconstruction aid is improbable if Hamas remains in power. He highlights growing dangers, including the rearming of Hezbollah by Iran and unexpectedly Turkey, forcing Israel to reconsider the northern front. He adds that the Israeli military is actively engaged in "constant gardening" to address armed gangs in the West Bank. 1867 GAZA GRAND MOSQUE

Hamas Leverage, Gaza Ruin, and Hezbollah Rearmament. Jonathan Schanzer explains that Hamas is stalling hostage releases to maintain leverage, banking on Israel's lack of "strategic patience" for indefinite occupation. He explores the idea of a "Tale of Two Gazas," where Israel controls 53% and Hamas 47%, warning that reconstruction aid is improbable if Hamas remains in power. He highlights growing dangers, including the rearming of Hezbollah by Iran and unexpectedly Turkey, forcing Israel to reconsider the northern front. He adds that the Israeli military is actively engaged in "constant gardening" to address armed gangs in the West Bank. 1914 MT ZION

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In September of 2021 a suspect involved in a carjacking and attempted homicide led police in a vehicle pursuit that ended in a car crash in Farmington Utah.  The suspect fled on foot across Interstate 15 into a residential neighborhood prompting patrol officers to establish a perimeter and begin a search with a K9 unit.  During the search a single gunshot was heard,  South Davis Metropolitan SWAT and North Davis Metropolitan SWAT were both activated to conduct a house -to-house search. Operators discovered a bullet hole in a residence window, and shortly after, a male exited nearby home in a vehicle. He was stopped and informed operators that his family was being held hostage and that the suspect had sent him to check for police. As operators moved toward the residence, a juvenile female escaped through a window. Debriefing the father and daughter, it became clear that three more hostages remained inside the home with an armed suspect. Negotiated side and a handgun was recovered next to his body. My guest today is Lieutenant Andrew Smith. Andrew began his law enforcement career with the Utah Highway Patrol in 2008. In 2011, he left the highway and began working for the West Bountiful Police Department. He joined the South Davis Metropolitan SWAT team in 2012 and eventually moved to the Bountiful City Police Department in 2013, where he worked his way through various assignments and promoted to the rank of lieutenant and team commander of the South Davis Metropolitan SWAT team. Anders held numerous leadership positions in the department, including FTO, lead scout, entry team member, and assistant team leader, and is currently the South Davis Metropolitan SWAT team commander. He's been honored with numerous unit citations as a member of the police department and SWAT team, including his involvement in two hostage rescue operations and two Bountiful City Police Department chief stars, one of which was for his response to an active shooter at a local junior high.Contact Info:Lt Andrew Smith – asmith@bountiful.govBooksLegacy by James Kerr – ISBN-13 - 978-1472103536 

In this powerful episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor speaks with Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, an Israeli soldier taken hostage amid the ongoing conflict. Ruby shares his emotional journey, offering a firsthand look at the pain and perseverance of families still waiting for their loved ones’ return. The discussion sheds light on the U.S. government’s response, the global push for hostage recovery, and the rising threat of anti-Semitism worldwide. Tudor and Ruby call for bipartisan support, public awareness, and unity in the face of division, urging listeners to stand with the families of hostages and advocate for justice. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Today's Episode Sponsor is Luma Nutrition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 5, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the remains of the final American hostage being released from Gaza and a possible on Venezuela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Ceasefire Gaza Hostages and Hezbollah Regeneration in Lebanon. David Daoud and Bill Roggio discuss how following the Gaza ceasefire, the process of returning remains of slain hostages remains delayed, which Daoud suggests Hamas uses as leverage to prevent Israel from resuming conflict and entrenching a "post-war mentality." Experts note that Hezbollah is actively regenerating its military capabilities in Lebanon, bypassing disarmament efforts. Despite continuous, targeted Israeli strikes against Hezbollah personnel, there is minimal international condemnation because the organization maintains overwhelming Shiite support and the Lebanese government fails to enforce disarmament. Plans for an international security force in Gaza remain vague. 1910 GAZA

Post-Ceasefire Gaza Hostages and Hezbollah Regeneration in Lebanon. David Daoud and Bill Roggio discuss how following the Gaza ceasefire, the process of returning remains of slain hostages remains delayed, which Daoud suggests Hamas uses as leverage to prevent Israel from resuming conflict and entrenching a "post-war mentality." Experts note that Hezbollah is actively regenerating its military capabilities in Lebanon, bypassing disarmament efforts. Despite continuous, targeted Israeli strikes against Hezbollah personnel, there is minimal international condemnation because the organization maintains overwhelming Shiite support and the Lebanese government fails to enforce disarmament. Plans for an international security force in Gaza remain vague. 1914 palestine

Today marks 46 years since November 4, 1979—the day the Iranian Hostage Crisis began. To honor this significant moment in history, this week's Encore Episode of The Professional Noticer revisits Andy's powerful conversation with U.S. Marine Sergeant Rocky Sickmann, one of 65 Americans taken hostage when militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. Listen as Rocky recounts the 444 days that followed—days filled with fear, endurance, and faith. He describes the moments leading up to the crisis, what it was like to face mock executions, and the emotional release of finally returning home in 1981. Rocky's story is a powerful reminder of courage, resilience, and patriotism. Today, he continues to serve others through Folds of Honor, an organization providing scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members. Connect with Rocky online: Folds of Honor https://foldsofhonor.org/ Email: rsickmann@foldsofhonor.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoldsofHonor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoldsOfHonor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foldsofhonor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCp45eCf6OZu8-K2obIKAQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/folds-of-honor/

Hamas fires on IDF forces in Gaza prompting Israel launches to strike in response; investigators reveal Hamas staged a fake recovery of hostage Ofir Tzarfati's remains; and Yamam forces kill three Palestinian terror operatives during a West Bank raid. Plus! Learn about the 39th World Zionist Congress convening in Jerusalem right now. Israel Daily News website: ⁠https://israeldailynews.org⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQ⁠Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

Israelis hold their celebrations as Hamas hesitates to return all 28 hostage bodies to Israel (as agreed in the peace deal). They say due to Gaza devastation, bodies may be hard to find. Hostages begin to share details of their time in captivity. Starved and kept underground — some had no contact or light for 2 years. Plus! A Torah thought from Rabbi Yossi Madvig of Oswego, New York. Israel Daily News website: ⁠https://israeldailynews.org⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQ⁠Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠⁠

This week, Kelley and Malin recap Season 6, Episode 1 with Emmy promoter Taft Hartley (Bill DiPiero). We discuss the Emmy campaign that frightened the country, Kelley's real-life proposal from Derek back in the day, and a pretty scandalous idea for promoting New Wedia. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! Email us at ⁠ridingaroundpod@gmail.com. ⁠Theme music by ⁠John Purcell⁠Logo by ⁠Kelsey Bailey⁠

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host Jessica Steinberg speaking with former hostage Eli Sharabi. Sharabi, whose bestselling book, "Hostage," was recently translated into English, spoke to What Matters Now a few days before burying his brother, Yossi Sharabi, whose body was recently released home to Israel after he was taken hostage on October 7 from Kibbutz Bee'eri, the community where both brothers lived with their families. Sharabi speaks about reuniting with recently released hostage Alon Ohel, his fellow captive from months in a Gaza tunnel, and the joy of realizing that reunion. He talks about how work, the book, and public speaking have been therapeutic acts for him, after his wife and daughters were killed on October 7. Sharabi speaks about Kibbutz Be’eri, where he lived for 35 years, his chosen community that can no longer be a home for him, but that he hopes will be rehabilitated and rebuilt. And so this week, we ask Eli Sharabi, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: At the October 27, 2025 Kibbutz Be'eri burial for Yossi Sharabi, whose body was brought back from Gaza captivity, with his brother, former hostage Eli Sharabi, center, eulogizing him (Paulina Patimer/Hostages Forum)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our news wrap Saturday, Israel says the remains of three people Hamas handed over don’t belong to any hostages, Ukrainian forces say they destroyed a key fuel pipeline supplying the Russian army, emergency aid is arriving in hurricane-battered Jamaica, two new suspects in the Louvre jewel heist are in custody, and the Grand Egyptian Museum opened in Cairo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Hamas Delays Hostage Releases and Hezbollah-Iran Funding Guest: Sarit Zehavi Sarit Zehavi reports that Hamas is deliberately slowing hostage releases and breaking the ceasefire to regain control and avoid being dismantled, as promised by the agreement. She states that Hezbollah is primarily funded by Iran, while Hamas is largely funded by Qatar. Israel's new security strategy involves maintaining strategic buffer zones, including nine military positions in Syria and control of five hills in Lebanon, to physically protect Israeli civilians from hostile groups. 1922 GAZA

Hamas Violates Ceasefire and Maintains Political Control Guest: Jonathan Conricus Jonathan Conricus states that Hamas is systematically violating the ceasefire, deliberately stalling the release of hostages' bodies to maintain political leverage against Israel. Hamas is internally working to settle scores and communicate that they are "here to stay" as a governing force. Conricus notes that the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian terrorists, including experienced operatives, significantly increases the likelihood that they will eventually resume terror activities.

President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster as a way to end the shutdown. Israel has received the remains of two more hostages from Hamas. Hurricane Melissa is now hitting Bermuda. More than a dozen people have been taken to hospital after a JetBlue flight dropped in altitude. Plus, a deadly outbreak linked to grocery store pasta salads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaza Conflict Persists and Iran's Nuclear Threat Revived Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer confirms the Gaza conflict continues unabated, with Israel responding to ongoing Hamas attacks while Hamas deliberately slow-rolls hostage returns to maintain negotiating leverage. Hamas's fighting force is now commanded by inexperienced officers and young combatants operating in shrinking territory with diminishing resources. Schanzer also addresses alarming reports that Iran is rebuilding a suspect nuclear enrichment site, underscoring that maintaining peace requires constant vigilance and sustained pressure against malevolent actors determined to destabilize the region. 1965 GAZA

Gaza Conflict Persists and Iran's Nuclear Threat Revived Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer confirms the Gaza conflict continues unabated, with Israel responding to ongoing Hamas attacks while Hamas deliberately slow-rolls hostage returns to maintain negotiating leverage. Hamas's fighting force is now commanded by inexperienced officers and young combatants operating in shrinking territory with diminishing resources. Schanzer also addresses alarming reports that Iran is rebuilding a suspect nuclear enrichment site, underscoring that maintaining peace requires constant vigilance and sustained pressure against malevolent actors determined to destabilize the region.

Hamas Slow-Rolls Hostage Returns to Avoid Disarmament, as Iran Remains Defiant. Malcolm Hoenlein discusses Hamas's slow-rolling of deceased hostage returns to avoid disarmament, a key condition of the peace talks. He notes Iran remains defiant, reconstituting its nuclear program at sites like Tehran 2 and using Georgia to evade sanctions. The discussion also covers the naming of a successor for PA President Abbas and highlights Javier Milei's landslide victory in Argentina as a stabilizing factor in South America.