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This week, we're joined by AJ Gemer of Lunar Outpost, a fast-moving company innovating in cislunar technology. This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development. AJ talked about the company, their many projects, their relationship with NASA, and the future of lunar exploration and the role of commercial companies moving ahead. Join us!Headlines: Space Burial Goes Awry - A prototype capsule carrying cremated human remains successfully reached orbit but crashed into the Pacific Ocean when its parachute failed to deploy, resulting in an unintended burial at sea for the Celestis payload aboard The Exploration Company's test mission Daytime Fireball Strikes Georgia - A rare bright meteor visible during daylight hours punched through a house roof in Georgia, with meteorite fragments found in the living room; the fireball was tracked at 30,000 mph and may be linked to the Daylight Beta Taurid meteor shower Axiom-4 Mission Success - After multiple delays totaling 28 hours due to ISS issues, the Axiom-4 crew successfully docked with the space station, bringing the first astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS, led by veteran commander Peggy Whitson Main Topic: Lunar Outpost's Moon Mobility Solutions Company Overview - Lunar Outpost is pioneering commercial lunar mobility services with rovers of various sizes, positioning itself as the leader in planetary surface mobility from their Colorado headquarters MAPP Rover on Lunar Voyage 1 - Despite the Intuitive Machines lander tipping over, Lunar Outpost's MAPP rover survived the landing and operated for 2.7 hours, validating all key subsystems and achieving TRL 9 status while carrying Nokia's 4G LTE communication system Testing Philosophy - The company emphasizes rapid iteration with multiple rover launches per year rather than traditional single high-value missions every 6-8 years, using Earth analogs, including a 1,000-acre Colorado test facility with statistically representative lunar terrain Eagle LTV Design - Unveiled at Space Symposium, the lunar terrain vehicle features a sci-fi-inspired aesthetic that's both beautiful and functional, developed with partners including General Motors, Goodyear, MDA Space, and Leidos Commercial Applications - The LTV will operate autonomously between Artemis missions, serving commercial customers for payload delivery, sample collection, and infrastructure development, with plans for tens to hundreds of vehicles creating a "work truck for the moon" fleet Upcoming Missions - Lunar Voyage 2 (launching early 2025) will carry NASA-funded science instruments to the lunar equator, followed by additional commercial missions and Australia's first moon rover nicknamed "Roo-ver" HIPPO Rover - A 1,000+ kg mobile ISRU (in-situ resource utilization) processing plant capable of extracting, refining, and compressing lunar resources for storage and transport Mars Aspirations - While focused on the moon, Lunar Outpost sees pathways to Mars operations, noting that the Martian environment is somewhat less challenging than the harsh lunar day-night cycles Team Heritage - AJ Gemer brings experience from multiple planetary These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/167 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Andrew (AJ) Gemer

Former Irish Taoiseach is just back from Hungary where he was addressing a conference.

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North West, joins The Hard Shoulder from Hungary to explain why she's travelling to attend Budapest's now-banned Pride parade and what the law says about public LGBTQ+ expression in Viktor Orbán's Hungary.Listen here

At a jam-packed EU summit in Brussels, we caught up with Sweden's EU Affairs Minister, Jessica Rosencrantz. Bouncing off Slovakia's and Hungary's opposition to a potential new round of Russia sanctions, she touches on the Hungarian government's ban on this Saturday's Pride march, insisting that the EU must be prepared to use "all the tools in its toolbox" to make sure that the rule of law is respected.

It's Thursday, June 26th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Iranian Christians vulnerable to arrest, falsely accused of espionage Christians in Israel and Iran are experiencing fear and uncertainty during recent conflict between the two countries. Christians already face arrest in Iran for simply leading a house church. An Iranian believer told International Christian Concern, “The Iranian government is now arresting anyone caught taking or sharing photos and videos with news outlets. Christians are especially vulnerable, as they risk being accused of espionage and deemed a threat to national security. If their faith is discovered, the consequences are far worse.” Iran is ranked ninth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals, one served as Iranian army sniper U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 11 Iranian nationals over the weekend. The individuals entered the U.S. illegally, and one of them reportedly served as an Iranian Army sniper.  Officials are on high alert for extremist attacks after the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday. Iran has threatened to carry out retaliatory terrorist attacks using sleeper cells in America.  Trump thrilled that NATO paying their fair share The NATO military alliance of western nations held its 2025 summit in the Netherlands this week. NATO countries agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of annual gross domestic product over the next 10 years. That's up from the current target of 2%. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump has called on European countries to contribute more to the defense budget of the alliance. Listen to comments from Trump. TRUMP: “This is a monumental win for the United States, because we were carrying much more than our fair share. It was quite unfair, actually. But this is a big win for Europe and for actually, Western civilization.” Muslim socialist beat Andrew Cuomo in NYC Dem primary for mayor A Muslim socialist won the Democrat primary for New York City mayor on Tuesday. Remarkably, Zohran Mamdani, age 33, defeated former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo in the race. (Watch his election night victory speech) MAMDANI: “Tonight, we made history. (cheering) In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘It always seems impossible until it is done.' (cheering)  My friends, we have done it. (cheering) I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.” (cheering)   Mamdani has served as a New York state lawmaker. He campaigned on making the Big Apple more affordable, calling for free public transit, rent freezes, and universal childcare. If elected, he would be the city's first Muslim mayor.  President Trump sounded off on Truth Social. He wrote, “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. … He's got [U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]. … and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, ,,, groveling over him.” Two-thirds of churchgoers attend weekly The Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project released a new report on U.S. churchgoers this month. The survey found two-thirds of respondents attend services weekly. And over 80% report stable or increased attendance compared to five years ago.  The survey noted a positive outlook: “Many more respondents said their religious faith and spirituality had strengthened since the pandemic. Likewise, financial giving has increased, as has involvement and volunteering.” In terms of newcomers, 38% of churchgoers began attending their church since the COVID-19 pandemic. Of these new attenders, nearly a third never attended church before or are returning to church after years of not participating.  Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head to Int'l Space Station Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary blasted off for the International Space Station yesterday. It's the first time astronauts from those countries have gone to space in over 40 years. Axiom Space arranged the flight which launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The mission is part of NASA's effort to open space to private companies. Axiom is among several American space companies hoping to put their own space stations into orbit. The Polish astronaut on the mission said space “is not only for the biggest agencies anymore—space is for everyone.” Psalm 8:3-4 reminds us, “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” 8 Worldview listeners gave $3,375  to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview annual budget for our 6-member team, 8 listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Augustine in Auburn, California who gave $25, James in Lebanon, Oregon who gave $50 as well as Stephen in Adrian, Oregon and Mark in Grand Forks, North Dakota–both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Richard in Camden Wyoming, Delaware who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Keith and Nicole in Aiken, South Carolina who pledged $50 per month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And we were touched by the generosity of Doreen in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $1,000, Shane in Columbia City, Indiana who $1,200, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who, as promised, matched twelve $1,000 donors with his matching gift of $12,000 which has already been incorporated into our previous total. Those 8 Worldview listeners gave a total of $3,375.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $70,908.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise $52,591.45 in just 5 days. That's $10,518.29 per day! We are looking for 9 super donors. Could you give $10,000? Or perhaps you feel the Lord prompting you to become one of 3 businesspeople who could give $5,000? Or one of 5 businesspeople who could contribute $2,500? If so, those donations would total $37,500. Then, we would need another 6 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. And another 12 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600? Please, go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab. Help fund this Christian newscast for another year with accurate news, relevant Bible verses, compelling soundbites, uplifting stories, and practical action steps. I can see the finish line from here. Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, June 26th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. 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The most atheistic nations in the world are not all communist. They are all man worshippers and money worshippers. But how did they get that way? What are their roots? And why did they reject the Christian faith? Both North and South Korea made the list but for different reasons. Ideas, education, and books will make the difference and inform a nation's worldview. The most atheistic nation in the world is not China or North Korea. It's the Czech Republic. This program includes: 1. The World View in Five Minutes with Adam McManus (ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals, including an Iranian sniper; Muslim socialist beat Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral primary; Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary head to Int'l Space Station) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

This week, Amy and Megan dive headfirst into one of the darkest and most disturbing Dead Files episodes yet: Season 10, Episode 1 – “Taken.” Set in Mahwah, New Jersey (which yes, is north of NYC—who knew?!), this case features shadow people, child spirits, and one truly unnerving ghost bear creeping through the house… on tiptoes.The haunting centers on Jen, her husband Gary, and their four kids. What starts as “we think the house might be haunted” quickly escalates into “multiple demonic entities are trying to possess our children.” It's heavy, it's heartbreaking, and somehow we still find time to make jokes about Switzerland, snack breaks, and John Candy.Topics include:

Anna Gat is a political intellectual, so we talk some politics, e.g. on how things have changed for the worse in her native country of Hungary, why she thinks that a certain nerdy subset of American conservatives seems to have a raging hard-on for the country and its leader Viktor Orban, and what lessons it all holds for the potential of authoritarianism in the US. Mostly, though, we talk about InterIntellect, which is the company she created that hosts intellectual salons, both in person and online, and about what she's learned from starting and running the company about the art of facilitating good conversation. This is how Anna makes her bread, and so she has a deep investment, and deep expertise, in making her salons enjoyable and satisfying to people. She's thought a lot about it. She's iterated a lot. She has wisdom and insight that most other people don't have. And I found it fascinating.Hope you do too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danieloppenheimer.substack.com/subscribe

With the world on the brink of another war, there's no one more essential to hear from than Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of Gulag, Iron Curtain, Red Famine (which cites Andrea's grandfather, a Holodomor survivor), Twilight of Democracy, and Autocracy Inc. In this urgent conversation, we go to the frontlines of authoritarianism, from MAGA's playbook at home to Putin's alliances abroad, from Orban's Hungary to the rising threat of war with Iran. We begin in Poland. In 2023, a broad democratic coalition ousted the far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ Law and Justice party, which had spent years eroding democratic institutions. But in a razor-thin presidential race this year, that same authoritarian force clawed its way back. The takeaway? Democracy isn't a destination. It's a constant, high-stakes battle. “Everybody always wants to write the story of populism and say that it's over, or it's here for good, or we're finished, or we've won. And that's not what the story is going to look like,” says Applebaum. “This is the ongoing struggle that all of us will be in, probably for the next few decades, maybe into the foreseeable future. The argument about the nature of the state is now here with us. And neither one side nor the other has achieved a definitive victory, I would say, either in Europe or in the United States.” Then, Iran. Trump launched airstrikes without congressional approval or public debate, risking another U.S. war. Many in the Iranian opposition welcome blows to the brutal regime, but without strategy or legality, this is more of Trump's lawless chaos. Meanwhile, Putin watches. His alliance with Iran is not ideological, but tactical, with one shared mission: destabilize democracies and sow chaos worldwide. Applebaum discusses how Hungary became the MAGA model, what Poland's resistance can teach the U.S., and why the fight for democracy is far from over. This isn't a time for hope alone. It's a time to act. Because autocracy isn't resting. And neither can we. Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: NEW! We now have a Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, join on Patreon.  NEW! We now have a Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, join on Patreon.  June 30 4pm ET – America has been here before. Book club discussion of Lillian Faderman's The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle NEW! Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, join on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, join on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, join on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community

Axiom-4 mission heads to the ISS. Reusable satellite startup Lux Aeterna comes out of stealth. Plans for European sovereignty continue. And, more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading NASA to Welcome Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station (NASA)  SpaceX launches astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary to space station (AP News) New space startup Lux Aeterna wants to make satellites reusable (TechCrunch) T-Mobile's satellite service officially launches in July (The Verge) German space startup Isar Aerospace secures 150 million euro fund (Reuters) Astroscale France Opens Toulouse Office Towards French and European Space Sovereignty (SpaceWatch.Global) Blue Origin eyes Cruz's space tax (Politico) EU Space Act (European Commission) NASA spacecraft around the moon photographs the crash site of a Japanese company's lunar lander (AP News) T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hosts Nick Cady and Brian Brodersen talk with Phil Metzger, Lead Pastor of Calvary San Diego.Phil shares his story of singing in Salty the Singing Songbook as a child, to serving as a missionary in Russia and planting churches in Hungary, to now leading a church revitalization effort in Southern California.Phil shares how the lessons he learned in international ministry have shaped his pastoral vision, and why revitalizing existing churches is both necessary and rewarding.This conversation is full of encouragement and insight for pastors, leaders, and anyone passionate about the gospel and the local church.Learn more about CGN: calvaryglobalnetwork.comConnect with Calvary San Diego: calvarysd.com

Millions of people in more than a hundred countries march at Pride festivities each year. Attendees come mostly to express support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans gender, queer and intersex people — the LGBTQI+ community. And although Pride may be on every continent, there's a swathe of countries where Pride still is not freely celebrated. Take Russia, where a court last decade issued a one-hundred-year ban on Pride events. Or Turkey, where police in recent years have been harassing, attacking and detaining activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community. And then there's Hungary, which is inside the EU but out of step with its laws and values. This year Hungary's illiberal prime minister Viktor Orbán said he intended to stop Pride in the capital Budapest, on the pretext of child-protection. Under-18s are supposedly at risk from so-called displays of homosexuality, displays that themselves were banned four years ago. That's a direct echo of Russia's anti-LGBT statute on Protecting Children and Traditional Family Values signed into law by Vladimir Putin more than a decade ago. This month Hungarian police duly imposed the Budapest ban that Orbán called for. And they added a dystopian touch: facial recognition technology. Attendees identified at Budapest Pride could face fines of 500 euros; they also could face neofascist thugs from far-right splinter groups. But Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony says this year's event is going ahead this weekend just the same. After all, Budapest has had Pride marches for the best part of three decades. It's also worth recalling that Pride was born out of state repression. The first marches were held in the early 70s in a handful of US cities to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. That name, Stonewall, comes from a bar, the Stonewall Inn, in New York City's Greenwich Village. The gay and transgender patrons of the Stonewall had grown sick of police harassment and abuse, and their uprising in 1969 still marks a key moment for civil rights movements everywhere. One beneficiary of such hard-won victories is Marc Angel, one of five so-called Quaestors at the European Parliament overseeing matters affecting the chamber's 705 members. Marc is a Socialist from Luxembourg and also co-president of the European Parliament's intergroup on LGBTIQ+ rights. For him, this weekend's Budapest Pride events amount to a protest — a protest against bogus limits on freedom of assembly in Hungary, and a protest against an international anti-gender movement, backed by Russia, supported by US ultraconservatives, and aimed at polarizing societies and weakening democracy.Support the show

Canada and its NATO allies are digging deeper to plump up their defense budgets – agreeing to spend five per cent of GDP. It's a major shift for Canada, which failed to meet previous NATO targets of two per cent.And: Statistics Canada has compiled its first report on what landlords are asking for their rental units. And it's no surprise that rents have climbed – a lot – in some major cities. But the report also notes: some of those rates are now coming down.Plus: The Axiom-4 mission blasted off early this morning from Florida – carrying astronauts from the U.S., Poland, Hungary and India. It's on its way to the International Space Station – a private spaceflight – with cooperation from NASA. We'll hear from CBC's South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji about how India is hoping the trip is a stepping stone on the path to reinvigorating its space program.Also: Covid vaccines, cougar sightings, Trump on the Middle East, and more.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the launch of a private flight to the International Space Station.

Discussion Highlights:Demographic megatrends: Population is shrinking and aging across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe; fertility rates remain low and often below replacement levels. Some Western nations rely on immigration to maintain workforce levels.Economic and fiscal impact: Falling birth rates and working-age populations threaten tax bases needed to sustain pensions, healthcare, and living standards.Policy responses: Hungary's family incentives briefly boosted fertility before rates fell again to ~1.38. Scandinavian social policies helped but haven't reached replacement fertility. Immigration remains essential.Healthy life expectancy: Lifespans have increased significantly but healthy years have not kept pace. Promoting healthy ageing is critical for extending working lives.Political narratives: Demographic anxieties underpin nationalist rhetoric in Hungary and Bulgaria. In Western Europe, aging populations amplify both immigrant integration debates and depopulation concerns (e.g., rural Spain).Ukraine and modern warfare: Judah shares frontline insights: drones, electronic warfare countermeasures, fiber-optic-controlled UAVs, land drones for logistics and medevac, and upcoming AI-swarm tech reshape battlefield dynamics.Ukrainian resilience: On-the-ground mindset is “phlegmatic pragmatism”—facing war fatigue, debate over ceasefire, but determination to adapt.Europe's future: Post-Brexit Britain re-engages with EU; EU enlargement may take a variable-geometry approach. Western Balkans and Ukraine may enter through piecemeal integration rather than simultaneous accession.Guest BioTim JudahA British journalist and author  Tim Judah is a Special Correspondent for The Economist and a longtime commentator on Eastern Europe. Educated at the LSE, and Fletcher School at Tufts University, he has reported from global hotspots across the Balkans, Ukraine, Africa, and Asia. His major works include The Serbs: History, Myth and the Destruction of Yugoslavia, Kosovo: War & Revenge, and In Wartime: Stories from Ukraine. He has been shortlisted for the 2022 Bayeux Calvados-Normandy War Correspondents Prize. Judah co-founded the concept of the “Yugosphere” during a fellowship at LSE in 2009, serves on the boards of BIRN and the Kosovar Stability Initiative, and was a fellow of IWM and ERSTE Foundation's Europe's Futures programme in 2018/19 Online ProfilesFind Tim on Bluesky @timjudah.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @timjudah1More on Life and Fate is @ the IWM's site here Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

Sau căng thẳng với đại học Harvard, chính quyền của tổng thống Donald Trump dọa sẽ thu hồi thị thực du học của hàng vạn sinh viên Trung Quốc. Chỉ trong mấy tháng đầu của nhiệm kỳ Trump 2, con số sinh viên Trung Quốc và Ấn Độ tìm cách chuyển hướng du học dự định tại Mỹ sang các nước nói tiếng Anh khác tăng lên. Anh Quốc luôn là điểm đến được sinh viên châu Á ưa chuộng, vậy tình hình mới này có giúp các đại học Anh đón sinh viên không muốn hoặc không thể vào Mỹ du học ? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang từ Luân Đôn giải thích : "Đầu tiên chúng ta phải nói rõ là xu thế quan tâm tìm chỗ du học ở Mỹ có giảm đi trong năm qua và có tác động của cái gọi là yếu tố “Trump” (Trump factor). Ví dụ trong 12 tháng qua thì có 19,4 triệu lượt tìm kiếm trên kênh du học quốc tế (Studyportals) chú tâm tới các bằng cử nhân và thạc sĩ ở Mỹ, và có 1,7 triệu lượt tìm kiếm vào các đại học ở Anh. Năm trước (2023-2024) thì con số ở Mỹ có cao hơn khá nhiều : 23,8 triệu lượt, so với Anh là 2,01 triệu (nguồn từ trang PoliticHomes ở Anh), tức là sự chú ý với các khóa học ở Mỹ giảm đi 5,5 triệu lượt, một con số cao. Các báo Anh những ngày qua cho hay Anh, sau đó tới Úc và Canada, là các nước đầu bảng để du học sinh Trung Quốc và Ấn Độ hướng tới, khi mà chính sách visa và có thể nói là thái độ căng thẳng của chính quyền Trump vẫn không thuyên giảm với sinh viên quốc tế". RFI tiếng Việt : Nói riêng về sinh viên Trung Quốc, qua quan sát, anh thấy có gì khác về môi trường cho họ tại Anh so với Mỹ và các nước khác ? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang : Thứ nhất là về con số, trừ những năm phong tỏa vì Covid, người ta ước tính hàng năm có trên 1 triệu sinh viên Trung Quốc xuất ngoại để du học. Với con số lớn thế này thì những nước có nhiều trường đại học mới đón đủ. Đài Loan thì có vấn đề chính trị ngoại giao với Trung Quốc nên gần đây hạn chế nhận, Singapore thì nhỏ, ít trường và sinh hoạt đắt đỏ, tuy sinh viên Trung Quốc có tăng trong làn sóng sang các nước láng giềng, nhưng không thể nào bằng thị trường du học đại học hoặc trên đại học ở Mỹ và Anh. Thứ nhì là về các ưu thế truyền thống: Anh thì có rất nhiều điểm vượt trội so với cả Úc, Singapore, Nhật, Hàn Quốc, Đài Loan, về số trường đại học đẳng cấp quốc tế, và cả khối trường tư, dự bị đại học (A-level, Sixth Form Colleges), thậm chí trường nội trú từ cấp 2 cho học sinh nước ngoài, nên Anh có thể “bao trọn gói” việc giáo dục từ nhỏ tới trưởng thành và lên cả cấp trên đại học cho bất cứ người nước ngoài nào tới. Và học sinh, sinh viên Trung Quốc rất thích điều này, chỉ có mỗi nhược điểm là học phí ở Anh cao. Ví dụ một trường tư cho nữ sinh dự bị đại học ở Cardiff có giá là 68 nghìn bảng/năm (trên 90 nghìn USD). Học cấp Sixth Form là 2 năm tức là phải chi tới 180 nghìn USD cho một em. Đây là con số rất cao. Còn thì Anh có ngôn ngữ tiếng Anh tiêu chuẩn, được người Trung Quốc sính hơn là giọng Mỹ, Úc, các đại học có nhiều bộ môn phong phú, từ nhạc cổ điển tới nghệ thuật, kiến trúc, các ngành STEM, kinh tế, xã hội, media ... và đều ở trình độ hàng đầu thế giới. Trong 50 trường hàng đầu thế giới được du học sinh Trung Quốc chọn có nhiều trường của Anh như Nottingham, Manchester, University College London (UCL), Edinburgh, Bristol, và King's College London. RFI : Chính quyền Trump cho rằng du học là ngành phải “phục vụ nước Mỹ trước hết, chứ không phải Trung Quốc” và Mỹ cũng có nhiều lo ngại về “gián điệp Trung Quốc, và sự đánh cắp công nghệ quan trọng từ các viện nghiên cứu của Hoa Kỳ ». Còn tại Anh, có mối lo ngại như vậy đối với sinh viên, nghiên cứu sinh Trung Quốc hay không? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang : Chính giới Anh vẫn luôn đánh giá rủi ro “bị xâm nhập” và mất cắp thông tin có giá trị cao về công nghệ trong các ngành trọng yếu, không nhất thiết là đối với những người từ Trung Quốc, mà đối với tất cả sinh viên, nghiên cứu sinh nước ngoài. Từ những năm trước (cụ thể là từ tháng 5/2021), Quốc hội Anh đã nghe báo cáo về việc đảm bảo cho các đại học phải nhận được chứng chỉ an ninh (security clearance), còn gọi là  ‘ATAS certificate' từ bộ Ngoại Giao, thì mới cho phép sinh viên, nghiên cứu sinh ngoại quốc bước chân vào các ngành có “thông tin công nghệ nhạy cảm”.  Tuy thế, mới đây thì một số tờ báo Anh (như bài của Shaun Wilson ngày 19/04/2025 trên trang The Standard) nói rằng có khoảng 20 đại học Anh vẫn có các quan hệ đối tác với nhóm 7 trường nghiên cứu công nghệ quân sự ở Trung Quốc, sau khi có cảnh báo từ quan chức an ninh tình báo Anh. Chính phủ và các đại học Anh tuy thế vẫn nói rằng họ có cơ chế giám sát và kiểm soát rủi ro. Ví dụ như họ tuân thủ các hướng dẫn UUK guidance, và Trusted Research guidance của chính phủ để đảm bảo an ninh cho các lĩnh vực nhạy cảm như hàng không, khí động học, vi sinh...và những mảng khác. Xin nhắc đây là hợp tác giữa các đại học tức là ở cấp giáo sư, tiến sĩ làm nghiên cứu, chứ không phải là nói về sinh viên. Chuyện sinh viên Trung Quốc bị nghi hay tố cáo như ở Mỹ thì tại Anh chưa thấy báo đài nói tới. RFI: Trở lại giai đoạn trước, tức là nhiệm kỳ 1 của tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump, có phải khi các chính sách ngày càng chặt hơn về visa du học với sinh viên quốc tế khiến Hoa Kỳ mất đi cơ hội thu hút sinh viên quốc tế từ những năm 2017-2021 ? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang : Vâng, một báo cáo của Hội đồng Anh về tình hình các cơ sở  Giáo dục Đại học Anh (UK Higher Education Institutions) vào tháng 02/2025 đã nêu ra một số đánh giá đáng chú ý về xu hướng “tránh chính quyền Donald Trump” trong sinh viên quốc tế, có từ nhiệm kỳ trước của ông Trump (2017-2021). Theo báo cáo này thì ngay trong nhiệm kỳ 1 của ông Trump, sức hấp dẫn của các đại học Mỹ sụt giảm, với con số ghi danh từ sinh viên quốc tế chừng 50 nghìn/năm. Có thể suy đoán rằng thái độ của ông Trump với người Hồi giáo (các vụ trục xuất) khiến sinh viên từ Trung Đông và châu Phi sang Mỹ du học có giảm. Ngoài ra thì người châu Âu cũng ít hơn trước nhưng số người từ Đông Á, nhất là Trung Quốc, tới Mỹ học vẫn tăng đều cho tới đại dịch Covid (2020-2021). RFI: Nói riêng về sinh Trung Quốc, có phải là cứ khi nào Mỹ nhận ít sinh viên du học từ Trung Quốc thì họ lại sang Anh? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang : Sang thời Biden (2021-2024) thì số sinh viên Trung Quốc ở Mỹ đã giảm đi và Anh trở nên hấp dẫn hơn. Có thể nói, năm 2023 là thời kỳ đỉnh điểm của du học Anh với sinh viên Trung Quốc. Theo một điều tra thực hiện với 366.380 sinh viên tốt nghiệp ở nước ngoài về nước của Trung Quốc trong cuốn Sách Xanh (Blue Book) thì 25,75% trở về từ Anh, và 14,73% từ Úc và 11,02% từ Úc. Một nguồn khác là The Economist Intelligence cho hay kể cả sau thời Trump thì sang thời Biden, Mỹ đã bác 39% đơn xin visa du học từ Trung Quốc, một con số kỷ lục. Xin nhắc là từ gần 10 năm qua, Trung Quốc và Mỹ đã căng thẳng chứ không phải đợi đến vụ đại học Harvard bị chính quyền Trump cáo buộc là “hợp tác với đảng Cộng Sản Trung Quốc”. Tức là ngay sau nhiệm kỳ 1 của Trump và đại dịch Covid thì Anh vẫn đứng cao hơn Mỹ về số sinh viên Trung Quốc du học trở về. Nay thì con số vẫn cao nhưng không được như trước: năm 2024 có 103 nghìn visa du học được Anh cấp cho sinh viên Trung Quốc, giảm đi gần 50 nghìn so với năm 2023 (154 nghìn). Các đại học Anh đang hy vọng việc Mỹ “xua đuổi”, làm khó dễ cho sinh viên TQ sẽ khiến nhiều người đang học ở Mỹ chuyển sang Anh và lứa nhập học năm tới sẽ chọn Anh thay cho Mỹ ,vốn bị cho là có rủi ro về visa. Thậm chí các điều tra dư luận nói sinh viên Trung Quốc lo sợ bị kỳ thị, bị bạo hành ở Mỹ vì căng thẳng chính trị, thuế quan hai nước. RFI: Cuối cùng, chính sách visa của Anh thực ra cũng đang thắt chặt với  sinh viên Trung Quốc nói riêng và sinh viên châu Á nói chung, gồm cả Việt Nam, Ấn Độ, Indonesia... Vậy nước Anh có thực sự thu hút sinh viên rồi giữ lại nhân tài phục vụ cho khoa học và kinh tế ? Và Anh đang phải cạnh tranh với các nước khác để thu hút dòng sinh viên quốc tế ? Thông tín viên Nguyễn Giang : Gần đây Anh ra chính sách visa chặt hơn, nên sinh viên quốc tế, một khi đã chọn con đường đi du học tốn kém, đều nộp đơn vào nhiều trường ở nhiều nước một lúc (gọi là multi-country application), và Anh chỉ là 1 trong số các nước sinh viên châu Á chọn ghi danh. Về các thị trường cạnh tranh với Anh thì có nước láng giềng với hệ thống giáo dục tương đồng là Cộng hòa Ireland. Tháng 1 năm nay tôi có thăm thủ đô Dublin và giao lưu với một số bạn VN bên đó thì được nghe là không chỉ sinh viên và nghiên cứu sinh tiến sĩ từ Việt Nam sang Ireland cũng tăng, tuy chưa phải là số lượng lớn nhưng là con số ngày càng nhiều chứ không giảm đi. Một bạn nói sau đại học, ở lại kiếm việc giảng dạy tại Ireland dễ hơn ở Anh. Như thế, Anh đang phải cạnh tranh với chính các nước tương đồng văn hóa. Rồi các trường ở Liên Hiệp Châu Âu. Theo quan sát cá nhân của tôi thì EU (Pháp, Đức, Hà Lan, Đan Mạch, hay cả Hungary, Ba Lan) cũng có các trường tốt, thu hút sinh viên học bằng tiếng Anh với giá cho một năm học thạc sĩ chỉ tính bằng tiền nghìn (euro) chứ không phải tiền trên 10 nghìn, thậm chí vài chục nghìn bảng Anh như tại Anh. Con số chính thức cho hay một năm học phí lấy tấm bằng thạc sĩ (MA) ở Anh là từ 17-30 nghìn bảng, so với các nước EU là 6-20 nghìn euro. Khác biệt rất là lớn. Một báo cáo của Hội đồng Anh từ tháng 2 cũng cho hay một thị trường du học cạnh tranh với Anh nay là vùng Đông Á và Đông Nam Á ví dụ như Đài Loan, Singapore, và cả Malaysia, Thái Lan. Các nghiên cứu của đại học East London và Hội đồng Anh đều nói Anh phải có cách hỗ trợ sinh viên Trung Quốc và châu Á nói chung nhiều hơn nữa, như kết nối họ với thị trường lao động sớm hơn để học xong họ có thể tận dụng thời gian gia hạn thị thực 18 tháng để kiếm được việc đúng ngành học. Nói tóm lại thì như tôi nêu ở trên, các đại học Anh đã rất hấp dẫn sinh viên quốc tế, gồm Trung Quốc, từ lâu nay rồi, chỉ có học phí cao và sinh hoạt đắt đỏ là bước cản trở lớn nhất thôi. Ngoài ra thì nếu muốn thu hút nhân tài và có nguồn nhân lực trẻ, có trình độ cao ở lại, thì Anh phải có chính sách thân thiện, tạo điều kiện hơn cho sinh viên quốc tế tiếp cận các ngành công nghiệp, thị trường lao động. Và đây là câu chuyện lâu dài về hướng nghiệp và tái cấu trúc các ngành kinh tế Anh theo hướng high-tech, digital và AI.

Greetings, Europe, and thank you for listening. It is a wonder at God's mercies, and my privilege, and joy that you are on board with the Free Range Preacher on Prayer, thank you: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom, including, Whales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.Nicodemus comes by night to Jesus in John 3 with a troubling question. But he doesn't ask it. He says: "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." John 2:2Jesus, however, goes straight to the point, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3Since we know:"Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O LORD, Thou dost know it all." Psalm 139:4And"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. Hebrews 4:12-13Our So What?Our Savior calls us to honest, sincere communion with Him. We have no need to hide our deepest desires; after all, He already knows them. "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 InstagramSeason 007Episode 056

#LFC #LiverpoolFC #LiverpoolFootballClub Download SAILY in your app store and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred Milos Kerkez is flying back to England to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his move to Liverpool. The Reds are set to sign the Hungary international in a £40m deal from AFC Bournemouth. The 21-year-old has been on holiday in Belgrade, but will return to the United Kingdom to put the finishing touches on his move to Merseyside - as first reported by the Athletic - with his transfer set to be announced later this week. Kerkez - who is set to sign a five-year contract - has made no secret of his desire to join Liverpool, while his father and agent, Sebastijan, confirmed the switch was ‘basically a done deal' when appearing alongside his son on Serbian YouTube channel Super Indirektno kod Popa i Milana. Join Joe Rimmer and Theo Squires for the Monday edition of the Blood Red podcast as they discuss the latest Liverpool transfer news. *#BeMoreDan: Fascinating Tales From Liverpool's Incredible History* https://reachsportshop.com/book/lfc-stories/ Download SAILY in your app store and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here.  Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Nonprofit Newsfeed, hosts George and Nick explore the intricacies of recent mass mobilizations and the challenges facing nonprofits.  The podcast focuses on the recent "No Kings" protests, a massive mobilization across all 50 states with participation from an estimated 5 to 7 million people. Nick shares his firsthand experience at the New York protest, emphasizing the diverse and passionate turnout despite the rain. The event's success hinged on strategic digital organizing through platforms like Mobilize Us and support from major organizations such as the ACLU and Indivisible. A key takeaway is the power of peaceful protest and the impressive organization behind such large-scale events, including a comprehensive 17-page guide for rally hosts. The discussion transitions to the broader theme of attacks on civil society, both domestically and globally. An article from Lawfare highlights how authoritarian regimes worldwide, including those in Nicaragua, Turkey, Hungary, and Russia, are suppressing civil society under the guise of national security. This pattern is mirrored in the U.S., where political rhetoric is increasingly used to justify crackdowns on nonprofits and civil liberties.

Two women from Hungary and the UK talk to Datshiane Navanayagam about the intensity, skill and resilience required for modern glassmaking. Mira Davida is a Hungarian glass artist based in Stockholm, Sweden. She specialises in flameworking, a technique that uses a high-temperature hand torch to shape borosilicate glass. Her sculptural works often draw inspiration from botanical forms and the natural landscapes of Sweden.Phoebe Stubbs is a British glassblower with nearly two decades of experience. She is the founder of Gather, one of the last remaining hot glass studios in London. Phoebe combines traditional furnace glassblowing with contemporary design to create tableware, lighting and sculptural pieces.Produced by Emily Naylor(Image: (L) Phoebe Stubbs courtesy Phoebe Stubbs. (R) Mira Davida credit Oscar Nord.)

What happens when a lifetime of political loyalty no longer feels like enough? Deborah Burgess, scholar and education leader, takes us on a deeply personal journey from dedicated Democrat to politically unaffiliated voter during one of America's most turbulent political eras.The decision didn't come easily. After returning from six years in China where she helped build educational opportunities for children with disabilities, Deborah committed herself to Democratic Party activism. She worked tirelessly as a volunteer, house district captain, and eventually secretary, believing in the power of civic engagement. But something changed after watching how Democrats responded—or failed to respond—to aggressive political tactics from the right."Democrats are too quiet," Deborah explains with characteristic frankness. "They sit back and let stuff fly." Drawing on her background as a judo champion, she compares the current political climate to a match where "Democrats are getting choked and they're not fighting." This observation comes from someone who's seen the political landscape from multiple angles and continents.Our conversation explores the realities of voter suppression targeting Black and Brown communities, the alarming parallels between America's current situation and Hungary under Viktor Orbán, and the rise of Christian nationalism. We discuss how traditional Democratic messaging fails to resonate with younger generations and the importance of staying politically engaged even when party affiliation no longer feels right.Deborah offers practical action items for concerned citizens: familiarize yourself with the Constitution, diversify your information sources, watch corporate media critically, and engage at the local level. Most importantly, she urges listeners to think independently and draw their own conclusions rather than accepting singular narratives.Ready to rethink what political engagement means in today's America? Listen now, and join us for future conversations with Debra about DEI misconceptions and why more African Americans are considering leaving the US. Subscribe, leave a review, and visit shitwedonttalkaboutpodcast.com for an accessibility transcript and more resources.About Deborah Burgess:Deborah has 21 years of university teaching experience including teaching in Beijing, China at the University of Colorado Denver's Global Campus for six years. This was a tremendous experience teaching students courses in Business and Professional Speaking, Public Speaking, and Essential Communication in a Global Society. Additionally Deborah has consulting/training experience working domestically for non-profits, federal, state and private industry in Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Gender and Communication and Appropriate Business Communication in Corporate Settings. Deborah conducted training classes at Beijing Foreign Studies University in China teaching mid-level executives of China Construction Bank and China Southern Airlines skills/tools in the American Mass Media and Communication. Her belief is: “I'm not a teacher, but an awakener.” ~ Robert FrostFind Mia On Social Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen and subscribe to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week on AgweekTV, we'll show you the latest solar power technology on the farm. It's protecting cattle while generating energy. How will artificial intelligence affect farming? The Precision Dairy Conference takes on the topic of AI. Getting young people to eat more pork: That's one of the topics at the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit. And we'll tell you about a unique partnership that can earn students from a university in Hungary a degree from SDSU.

In this episode of the Nonprofit Newsfeed, hosts George and Nick explore the intricacies of recent mass mobilizations and the challenges facing nonprofits.  The podcast focuses on the recent "No Kings" protests, a massive mobilization across all 50 states with participation from an estimated 5 to 7 million people. Nick shares his firsthand experience at the New York protest, emphasizing the diverse and passionate turnout despite the rain. The event's success hinged on strategic digital organizing through platforms like Mobilize Us and support from major organizations such as the ACLU and Indivisible. A key takeaway is the power of peaceful protest and the impressive organization behind such large-scale events, including a comprehensive 17-page guide for rally hosts. The discussion transitions to the broader theme of attacks on civil society, both domestically and globally. An article from Lawfare highlights how authoritarian regimes worldwide, including those in Nicaragua, Turkey, Hungary, and Russia, are suppressing civil society under the guise of national security. This pattern is mirrored in the U.S., where political rhetoric is increasingly used to justify crackdowns on nonprofits and civil liberties.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Balázs Orbán about Hungary's misrepresentation by mainstream media; the cultural challenges posed by Hungary's unique language and history; how liberal media falsely portrays Hungary as authoritarian; the shift in perception after Donald Trump's rise; Hungary's strict immigration policies supported by most citizens; the importance of civilizational values over party politics; resisting EU sanctions to protect national sovereignty; Hungary's focus on domestic success over global approval; and the threat of globalist agendas; and much more.  #RubinReport #Hungary #conservatism #conservative #westernculture #westerncivilization #mainstreammedia #mediabias #BalazsOrban #daverubin  

The margins of sacred texts contain creatures that academic study rarely addresses—vampiric Estries who recover only through their victim's bread and salt, and demons born from unfinished divine work on the first Friday. These beings emerge from centuries of Jewish mysticism and folklore, where the line between protective magic and terrifying consequence grows dangerously thin.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: In a case that shocked Tehachapi, California, the murder of Robert Limon unraveled into a sordid tale of open marriage, religious awakening, and deadly betrayal. What began as a seemingly random killing at a railyard soon revealed a chilling conspiracy involving Robert, his wife Sabrina, and her firefighter lover Jonathan. It's a story of faith, infidelity, and fatal attraction. (The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, And Murder) *** In the heart of the Bolivian Amazon, paramedic Paul Parada's routine night shift takes an extraordinary turn when he treats an injured seven-foot-tall, pale-skinned stranger with telepathic abilities. What begins as an unusual medical emergency evolves into a close encounter of the third kind, complete with a hovering UFO and robotic alien companions. (The Medic And The Martian) *** In the early hours of a June morning in 2007, a routine newspaper delivery in Raleigh, North Carolina, stumbled upon a scene that would haunt the community for years to come. The brutal murder of Jennifer "Jenna" Nielsen, a pregnant 22-year-old mother of two, left investigators baffled and a family shattered. Since then, the trail of evidence has gone cold and a killer is still at large… and the quest for justice continues to go unfulfilled. (No Justice For Jenna) *** In the early 1900s, a charming Hungarian tinsmith named Bela Kiss concealed a horrifying secret behind his amiable facade. When authorities uncovered 24 pickled corpses in metal drums at his residence, they exposed a chilling tale of deception, murder, and possible vampirism that would haunt Hungary for decades. But the most terrifying aspect of Kiss's gruesome legacy may be that despite an intense manhunt, the "Vampire of Cinkota" vanished without a trace, leaving the world to wonder if he truly escaped justice or if his dark practices granted him an unnaturally long life. (A Different Vampire Named Bela) *** The world of Jewish folklore is chilling – with nightmarish creatures lurking in the shadows. From vampiric Estries and demonic Agrat bat Mahlat to the colossal Leviathan and the mysterious giants called Nephilim, Jewish teachings and beliefs are full of supernatural beings that have not been satisfied to only haunt the Torah… many have made their way into the world at large, invading our literature and even pop culture. (Kabbalstic Nightmares)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:35.433 = Show Open00:05:09.158 = Kabbalistic Nightmares00:17:24.300 = The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, and Murder00:24:06.325 = The Medic And The Martian00:34:10.523 = No Justice For Jenna00:38:07.028 = A Different Vampire Named Bela00:46:44.266 = What The Heck Is a Nephilim?00:56:27.808 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Kabbalistic Nightmares” source: Cassandra Williams, ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kpayww88“The Deadly Trinity of Love, Faith, and Murder” by Orin Grey, The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mp73pv7s“The Medic And The Martian” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc44eawk“No Justice For Jenna” source: Robert Waters, KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspotcom:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9939wm“A Different Vampire Named Bela” source: Bipin Dimri, HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9xr6e8“What The Heck Is A Nephilim?” source: Edward Antonio, Christianity.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hrwj5z85, Darren Marlar, Church of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/raauscn2=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September 04, 2024NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice. (AI Policy)EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KabbalisticNightWalkers

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Returning to Hungary in 2025, I witness vibrant markets, colorful streets, and renewed enterprise where once silence and scarcity reigned under Soviet rule. This journey parallels my exploration of addiction's lies—false promises that bind. From Iron Curtain shadows to neon-lit freedom, it's a testament to resilience, choice, and the transformative power of truth and withdrawal...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Returning to Hungary in 2025, I witness vibrant markets, colorful streets, and renewed enterprise where once silence and scarcity reigned under Soviet rule. This journey parallels my exploration of addiction's lies—false promises that bind. From Iron Curtain shadows to neon-lit freedom, it's a testament to resilience, choice, and the transformative power of truth and withdrawal...

In this episode of New Frontiers, host Paul Johnson is joined by panelists Henry Thompson, Bob Robb, and Elliott Pollack to unpack one of the most pressing questions in American politics today: Is the U.S. slipping into authoritarianism?Topics Discussed in This Video:What Makes a Leader Authoritarian?: Henry Thompson explains how free and fair elections distinguish democracies from autocracies, with examples from Hungary and Germany.Trump and the Limits of Power: Bob Robb argues that Trump has authoritarian instincts, especially in undermining court authority and targeting opponents. Paul and Elliott challenge the depth of that threat, placing faith in America's structural safeguards.Political Messaging and Fear-Mongering: Is calling Trump authoritarian a strategic error by Democrats? Paul believes overplaying this narrative may distract from real policy debates voters care about.Immigration Showdowns in Los Angeles: The panel analyzes Trump's decision to send military forces into LA during immigration protests, with varying views on legality, political motive, and precedent.Crackdown on Universities: Trump's threats to cut funding to schools like Harvard raise concerns about academic freedom. The group discusses whether this is a legitimate policy or a political attack.Middle East Tensions and Presidential War Powers: As Israel strikes Iran's nuclear infrastructure, the panel debates whether Trump should unilaterally authorize U.S. military support. The conversation highlights the blurred line between war powers and congressional oversight.The Courts' Role in Preserving Democracy: Despite executive overreach from both parties, the courts have largely held the line. The episode explores how future legal decisions may shape presidential authority going forward.

Charles Coulombe joins us to discuss his book Zita: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, and Anthony DeStefano discusses his book The Miracle Book.

Who was Elizabeth Bathory and why does she hold the Guinness Record at the most prolific female murderer? And does she deserve that moniker?

The influence of selective breeding by humans has created a doggo for every occasion, but it's not without problematic results.Some breeds have breathing difficulties, hip problems, aggression, or anxiety. There are dogs with ADHD and others with depression.Does our longest-term relationship need couples therapy?Featuring:Dr. Annika Bremhorst, founder of Dogs and Science, and canine scientist at the University of BernProfessor Clive Wynne, animal psychologist, Arizona State UniversityDr. Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow (Canine Welfare Science), Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of MelbourneProfessor Chris Johnson, the University of TasmaniaMichael Worboys, Emeritus Professor at the University of ManchesterWith thanks to Paula Pérez Fraga at Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary 

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Threats to the rule of law and democratic values persist, and are getting worse in some areas. That is the message from MEPs following an analysis of the EU Commission's latest annual rule of law report, covering the year 2024. 

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 368The Saint of the day is Saint RomualdSaint Romuald's Story In the midst of a wasted youth, Romuald watched his father kill a relative in a duel over property. In horror he fled to a monastery near Ravenna. After three years, some of the monks found him to be uncomfortably holy and eased him out. Romuald spent the next 30 years going about Italy, founding monasteries and hermitages. He longed to give his life to Christ in martyrdom, and got the pope's permission to preach the gospel in Hungary. But he was struck with illness as soon as he arrived, and the illness recurred as often as he tried to proceed. During another period of his life, Romuald suffered great spiritual dryness. One day as he was praying Psalm 31 (“I will give you understanding and I will instruct you”), he was given an extraordinary light and spirit which never left him. At the next monastery where he stayed, Romuald was accused of a scandalous crime by a young nobleman he had rebuked for a dissolute life. Amazingly, his fellow monks believed the accusation. He was given a severe penance, forbidden from offering Mass, and excommunicated—an unjust sentence that he endured in silence for six months. The most famous of the monasteries Romuald founded was that of the Camaldoli in Tuscany. Here began the Order of the Camaldolese Benedictines, uniting the monastic and eremitical lives. In later life Romuald's own father became a monk, wavered, and was kept faithful by the encouragement of his son. Reflection Christ is a gentle leader, but he calls us to total holiness. Now and then, men and women are raised up to challenge us by the absoluteness of their dedication, the vigor of their spirit, the depth of their conversion. The fact that we cannot duplicate their lives does not change the call to us to be totally open to God in our own particular circumstances. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Thursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Romuald, 950-1027; witnessed his father kill a relative in a duel, and fled to a monastery; the monks found him "uncomfortably holy" and eased him out; tried to preach in Hungary, but was taken ill when he arrived, and the illness returned whenever he tried to proceed; at a monastery where he stayed, he was accused of a scandalous crime by a nobleman, which the monks accepted, and excommunicated Romuald, forbidding him to celebrate mass, an unjust punishment which he served for six months; Romuald's father became a monk, and when he wavered, Romuald's encouragement helped him Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/19/25 Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15

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World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 18th June 2025.Today: Israel-Iran missiles. Gaza aid violence. Taiwan drones. Australia mushroom trial. Kenya protests. Ghana lost gold. Haiti hunger. Argentina Kirchner home. Ukraine Russian bombs. Hungary pride. UK Evita avoids her audience.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Iain Dale talks to János Kádár's biographer Roger Gough about the life of the Hungarian dictator.

Kate Adie presents stories from the US, DRC, Hungary, Nigeria and Italy.There's been a heavy crackdown in Los Angeles after more than a week of protests over US immigration raids. Federal police had been targeting undocumented migrants in workplaces across the city. In a marked escalation, President Trump deployed the National Guard and the Marines, which drew sharp criticism from California's governor, Gavin Newsom. John Sudworth followed the story.Hugh Kinsella Cunningham visits a mental health clinic in South Kivu in Democratic Republic of Congo, where he hears from psychotherapists how they are helping people deal with trauma. Earlier this year, the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group took control of Goma and Bukavu, in the latest chapter of a conflict that has blighted the lives of civilians for decades.Ellie House has visited Hungary's east where a vast Chinese-owned lithium-ion battery plan is under construction. She hears how China's forays into the European EV market are being welcomed by PM Victor Orban, but with trepidation by some locals.In Nigeria, a small town in Ogun state transforms into a vibrant cultural festival each year, drawing business leaders, traditional rulers and visitors from the diaspora. It celebrates the cultural identity of the Yoruba people. Nkechi Ogbonna went to watch the festivities which had a political undertone.And finally, Alice Gioia has been in Italy's north, to the town of Pavia, where the Pavese dialect is fast dying out. Across Italy, 90 per cent of the population using these dialects are over seventy. She reflects on what the loss of the Pavese dialect will mean for her.Series producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Penny Murphy Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Gemma Ashman

“We took democracy for granted…. don't make the same mistake!”: an interview with Klára Dobrev MEP, leader of Hungary's Democratic Coalition Party and former Vice President of the European Parliament. Plus: the cost of climate change, Valencia after the floods and rebuilding quake-struck Hatay.

This week Bryan has some pre-Tony Awards praise for John Proctor is the Villain (congrats to Cole Escola!), and we discuss the horrific ICE Raids and protests currently happening in LA. Bryan takes us to Hungary to tell us about their government banning LGBTQ+ events, including Budapest Pride, and how the EU is lacking the backbone to do anything about it. Erin describes the scene at the Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend where Mayday Health flew a plane banner over the crowd promoting birth control by mail, spreading awareness to a state with a near-total abortion ban. For this week's Dateline Recap go to www.patreon.com/attitudes For tickets to Bryan's Edinburgh shows visit www.bryansafi.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 362The Saint of the day is Blessed Jolenta of PolandBlessed Jolenta of Poland's Story Jolenta was the daughter of Bela IV, King of Hungary. Her sister, St. Kunigunde, was married to the Duke of Poland. Jolenta was sent to Poland where her sister was to supervise her education. Eventually married to Boleslaus, the Duke of Greater Poland, Jolenta was able to use her material means to assist the poor, the sick, widows, and orphans. Her husband joined her in building hospitals, convents, and churches so that he was surnamed “the Pious.” Upon the death of her husband and the marriage of two of her daughters, Jolenta and her third daughter entered the convent of the Poor Clares. War forced Jolenta to move to another convent where despite her reluctance, she was made abbess. So well did Jolenta serve her Franciscan sisters by word and example, that her fame and good works continued to spread beyond the walls of the cloister. Her favorite devotion was the Passion of Christ. Indeed, Jesus appeared to her, telling her of her coming death. Many miracles, down to our own day, are said to have occurred at her grave. Reflection Jolenta's story begins like a fairy tale. But fairy tales seldom include the death of the prince and never end with the princess living out her days in a convent. Nonetheless, Jolenta's story has a happy ending. Her life of charity toward the poor and devotion to her Franciscan sisters indeed brought her to a “happily ever after.” Our lives may be short on fairy tale elements, but our generosity and our willingness to serve well the people we live with lead us toward an ending happier than we can imagine. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Jack Posobiec is back to discuss all the latest threats facing America's future. They discuss the Ukraine-Russia war, NATO's potential involvement, and Vladimir Putin's leadership. Posobiec shares insights from his recent trips to Poland and Hungary, discussing the geopolitical dynamics and rising nationalism in Europe. The conversation also delves into U.S. fiscal policies, with criticism of the budget bill from both Rand Paul and Elon Musk. Referencing historical figures like Pol Pot and Chairman Mao, they discuss the threat of radical left wing movements. Looking ahead to the midterms, Posbiec and Savage discuss how the Administration's current actions may impact the midterm elections.

President Trump threatens to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom while activating more National Guard and Marines to stop the riots in Los Angeles; Democrats continue to side with illegal immigrant criminals; and we bring you the first part of my two-part interview with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban! Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE Ep.2214 - - - Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings - - - DailyWire+: Save 40% on DailyWire+ Gift Memberships for Father's Day with code DAD40 at https://dailywire.com/gift My new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops September 2nd—pre-order today at https://dailywire.com/benshapiro Get your Ben Shapiro merch here: https://bit.ly/3TAu2cw - - - Today's Sponsors: PureTalk - Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/SHAPIRO Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com and use promo code SHAPIRO for 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. IFCJ - Bring comfort and relief to Israel and her people by donating at https://BenForTheFellowship.org Tax Network USA - For a complimentary consultation, call today at 1 (800) 958-1000 or visit their website at https://TNUSA.com/SHAPIRO Plus you'll get 10% off all services through July 4th as part of their celebration of Our Nation's Birthday. American Investment Council - Learn more about the American Investment Council and private equity at https://investmentcouncil.org NetSuite - Download the free e-book “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” at https://NetSuite.com/SHAPIRO - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3cXUn53 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QtuibJ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TTirqd Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPyBiB - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Balázs Orbán about defending national sovereignty at CPAC Hungary; how Hungary and the U.S. face similar threats to cultural values; the importance of free speech and media honesty; Hungary's conservative leadership and secure borders; resisting globalist pressure from the EU; uniting conservatives worldwide; the role of independent media in shaping public opinion; how international decisions impact Hungary's future; and the need for strong leadership in protecting Western ideals; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ Today's Sponsors: Qualia - Qualia Senolytic removes those worn out senescent cells to allow for the rest of them to thrive in the body. Go to: https://Qualialife.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN at checkout for an additional 15% off.  BlueChew - BlueChew is the original brand offering chewable tablets for better sex combining the active ingredients of Viagra and Cialis into ONE chewable. Try your first month of Blue Chew tablets FREE when you use promo code RUBIN. Go to: http://bluechew.com/ and use promo code RUBIN Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave

President Donald Trump's countless executive orders and mounting deportations are testing America's democratic institutions. On this week's On the Media, what we can learn from Hungary's recent backslide into autocracy. Plus, why resistance movements throughout history have succeeded with 3.5 percent of the population, or less, behind them.[01:36] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Andrew Marantz, a staff writer at The New Yorker, about his recent piece, “Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?” and what we can learn from Hungary's recent backsliding into authoritarianism.[16:17] Micah speaks with Márton Gulyás, founder of Partizán, Hungary's leading independent news show, about what lessons journalists in the US might take away from his experience.[37:53] Micah sits down with Maria J. Stephan, political scientist and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works, to dissect the 3.5% rule, a statistic that's been making its rounds on social media, which is a measurement of the power of collective action. Stephan and her co-researcher Erica Chenoweth first coined the term in 2010. Further reading:“Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?” by Andrew Marantz“Big Tents and Collective Action Can Defeat Authoritarianism,” by Maria J. StephanWhy Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict, by Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

In this adventure story with roots in Russia, Hungary and the Middle East, a magical rooster rewards Rachel Matthews (Frozen 2) for her fearless persistence and precious friendship. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

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