Podcasts about Impunity

Nineteen-year-old PFC LaVena Johnson was found dead on a military base in Iraq, with the Army ruling it a suicide. But the evidence—broken teeth, burns, a dislocated shoulder, and signs of sexual assault—tells a different story. Her father, a psychologist and military veteran, refused to accept the official explanation and uncovered disturbing details suggesting a cover-up. Was LaVena murdered? And if so, why has the truth been buried for nearly two decades? Let's explore this case, the fight for justice, and the questions that still demand answers.Connect with Paige:BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paige.elmoreWritten by: Chelsea PerryIntro and Outro by: Jahred GomesResources:Department of Defense. US Army FOIA Request. Requested 15 October, 2021.Dowler, Lorraine, and Jenna Christian. “Landscapes of Impunity and the Deaths ofAmericans LaVena Johnson and Sandra Bland.” Gender, Place and Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography, vol. 26, no. 6, June 2019, pp. 813–29. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369X.2018.1553863.Greenburg, Jennifer, and Mimi Healy. “Deserted: The U.S. Military's Sexual Assault Crisis as a Cost of War.” Costs of War, Brown University, 14 Aug. 2024, watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/2024/sexualassault.The Silent Truth. Directed by Joan Brooker-Marks, Midtown Films, 2010. Fandango, https://athome.fandango.com/content/movies/play/811418/ADVERT_CONTENT?returnUrl=%2Fcontent%2Fbrowse%2Fdetails%2FThe-Silent-Truth%2F811418.Wright, Ann. “Is There an Army Cover Up of Rape and Murder of Women Soldiers?”Common Dreams, 21 Dec. 2022, www.commondreams.org/views/2008/04/28/there-army-cover-Rape-and-murder-women-soldiersBackground Music: Documentary by Alexander Nakarada | https://creatorchords.com | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.

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WATCH THE VIDEO of this interview here: https://youtu.be/Lc58gE0FpPs?si=696B_DTU5_y0b935 Abby Martin interviews Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, Chair of The Hague Group & Co-General Coordinator of Progressive International and Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Foreign Minister of South Africa, on the efforts of nine Global South countries to hold Israel accountable under international law. LEARN MORE about The Hague Group here :: https://thehaguegroup.org/ EMPIRE FILES VIDEOS + MERCH + SOCIALS + PATREON + EXCLUSIVE CONTENT :: https://linktr.ee/empirefiles

Israeli military raids on the West Bank have intensified ever since the fragile ceasefire agreement came into effect in Gaza. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, Israeli forces have killed over 70 Palestinians in the West Bank this year alone and displaced thousands from their homes. These IDF raids not only target and kill Palestinians of all ages but serve as a pretext to launch mass arrest campaigns. Jenna Abu Hasna, international advocacy officer at the Ramallah-based NGO Addameer, describes Israel's longstanding practice of mass arrests in the occupied Palestinian territories. Abu Hasna outlines Israel's systemic torture of Palestinians in Israeli jails and its widespread practice of placing Palestinians under administrative detention for months – even years - without filing formal charges. Israel's system of mass incarceration is not only a violation of international norms but serves as a tool to dispossess Palestinians of their rights, dignity, and land. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.public.newsFor many, the Executive Order issued last month by President Donald Trump to declassify and release the remaining records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is not that interesting or important. There's little evidence to support the conspiracy theories that anyone other than Lee Harvey Oswald killed former President John F. Kennedy, say journalists and historians. Oswald was a Left-wing extremist who had strong rifle skills from his time in the military. He could have shot Kennedy from the book depository behind the former president. Neither the investigation of the murder by Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren nor any other in the 60 years since has produced evidence that can't be explained.In truth, there are significant problems with the conventional explanation of Kennedy's assassination, and understanding what happened is essential to protecting America's democratic system, which assassinations, particularly ones that may have involved US government officials and agencies, undermine. There is evidence that Oswald didn't hate and rather admired Kennedy, particularly for what he had done for civil rights. And if Oswald had been motivated by politics to kill Kennedy, why would he have denied it when caught, claiming to be a “patsy,” a person set up to take the blame for a crime they didn't commit? If no other shooters were involved, then why does the famous Zapruder film of the assassination show Kennedy being shot in the front of the head at an angle Oswald did not have? And why did a man tied to the criminal underworld kill Oswald two days after the Kennedy assassination?

"Killing and Starving children is not Jewish. Fighting antisemitism demands decoupling of Jews from Israel." Since many people don't have time to read full articles anymore, I want to start by linking to two poignant interviews I've had the privilege of conducting over the last few years: - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, the first Palestinian doctor to work in an Israeli hospital: lost his wife to leukaemia aged just 43, leaving him with their 8 children. Just four months later,during the 2008-9 Gaza War, three of his daughters and one niece were killed. And yet Izzeldin has dedicated his life to using health as a vehicle for peace.  https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/in-conversation-with-lisa-burke/episodes/n/1612726 - Bassam Aramin, Palestinian, and Rami Elhanan, Israeli, are members of The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF), due to the most painful loss of their daughters at different times due to the intractable Israel and Palestine conflict. They have become 'brothers' and advocate constantly for solidarity and peace in their land. https://play.rtl.lu/shows/en/in-conversation-with-lisa-burke/episodes/n/2171062 Last week saw the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. It also saw the return of Palestinians to the north of Gaza. This juxtaposition of events hits hard. The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz had 56 survivors of the camp in attendance; down from 200 survivors for the 75th anniversary. We are losing the voice of those who experienced violence, discrimination, hatred and genocide first hand in these camps of torture and death. Of course we must add it was not only Jews that suffered in these camps. Meanwhile, anti-semitism is on the rise since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023 and the ensuing war in Gaza and Lebanon. This sudden attack on 7 October was not out of nowhere of course. It follows in a line of attacks on both sides, and in the greater region, over decades, despite various ‘agreements', ‘accords', political handshakes… nothing has yet brought peace. On my show this week I have four strong and learned voices on the region, the culture and the law: - Dalia Hader, a Palestinian living in Luxembourg who is asking for petition signatures here so that the Government of Luxembourg discusses this topic in the chamber: “Luxembourg must sanction Israel for its policies in Palestine.” https://www.petitions.lu/petition/3231 - Martine Kleinberg, President, Jewish Call for Peace a.s.b.l. - Dr. Michel Erpelding, International lawyer specialising in this region - Dr. Engy Ali, President of MSF Luxembourg Dalia Hader, is a Palestinian from Jerusalem but grew up primarily in Amman, Jordan. Like so many Palestinians, families often move if they have a choice as it becomes untenable to ‘live' and raise a family in Israel / Palestine. Current records show the state of Palestine to have about 5.5 million inhabitants. The Palestinian diaspora is numbered at about 7.4 million. About one third of Palestinians living in Palestine are under the age of 15; only about 3% live to be over 65. We discuss one definition of genocide with Dr. Michel Erpelding, which targets the killing of children to minimise population growth. Access to care and medication Dr. Engy Ali, President of Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF Luxembourg, is specialised in Critical Care medicine and public health, working for over 20 years in the medical and humanitarian field; 12 years with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders. She has worked in Bangladesh, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Mali, Mauritania, Haiti, Liberia, DRC, Philippines, Pakistan, Gaza and Europe.   The MSF team in Gaza have lost 9 members since 7 October 2023. This loss is deeply felt by the MSF family as they dedicate their lives to giving access to health to all, equally. ‘Access to care and medication' is, according to Dr. Ali, the driving force of MSF. Dr. Ali reminds us that MSF has been present in Gaza for years. She herself was working Gaza in 2020, trying to organise medical evacuation programmes for complex trauma cases (but then Covid 19 happened.) “Our humanitarian action in Gaza is guided by our core humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality, but we do not stay silent about humanitarian crises as in Gaza. We publicly speak out and report attacks on healthcare facilities, shortages of medical supplies, and obstacles to access care, ensuring that humanitarian needs are recognized.” The testimonials you hear in this interview are from from Nadia Abo Mallouh, MSF medical coordinator from Rafah, and Abu Abed, Deputy Medical Coordiantor. Impunity reinforces antisemitism Martine Kleinberg, President of Jewish Call for Peace (JCP) has worked unceasingly to increase the clamour of Jewish voices that do not want to be connected with the direction of Israel's government and want to work with Palestinians for peace. This is a growing movement around the world with the Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Not in My Name refrain. https://jewishcallforpeace.lu Martine is herself trained in conflict resolution and prevention.  JCP is a founding Member of the European Jews for Palestine launched in October 2024, with more than 20 organisations in 14 European countries, a member of Global Jews for Palestine, and a Member of Luxembourg Collectives for Palestine. On 1 February Martine organised a conference to discuss: “Exploiting Memory: the Holocaust and the distortion of antisemitism” In organising this event, Martine faced cultural decision makers in Luxembourg who did not want their venue associated with such open conversations. Neimënster said no; the Culture Bar said yes. Neimenster said this event did not “correspond to their values…the title leads to negative interpretations against associations and institutions partnered with Neimënster. As a public establishment we remain a neutral entity and cannot be associated with this type of event” Martine is extremely clear in her own reckoning of what the Israeli government are doing to use Judaism as an instrument of war: “I refuse the instrumentalization of my Jewish identity for colonialist supremacist purpose, that has nothing to do with Judaism. My commitment is the solidarity with the oppressed and deconstruction of antisemitic prejudices.” Martine believes strongly that there is a “weaponization of the Holocaust memory and antisemitism by Israel, to gain impunity, which is destroying international law”. “Fighting antisemitism demands decoupling of Jews from Israel.” Martine Kleinberg is aghast on why almost no religious leaders, of all religions, cannot speak out with clarity that the violence against a trapped civilian population in Gaza is indefensible and wrong Does International Law have any power anymore? Michel Erpelding, is a legal scholar in the history of international law, with an additional degree in Middle Eastern studies, and works on international law particularly related to colonialism and individual rights. We speak about the definitions of international lawyers and the International Criminal Court of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and apartheid.   Israel was viewed by the UN, well before 7 October 2023, as an occupying power in Gaza, and as such remained bound by international law to meet the essential needs of the civilian population. Israel can control water going into Gaza. It can exert decisive control over Gaza via land, air and sea. We explore the notion of ‘double standards' in political discourse when it comes to annexation (for example, Putin annexing Crimea; Netanyahu annexing East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and the West Bank). Naturally the 7 October attacks by Hamas was the catalyst to this most recent war, but there is also the legal notion of ‘proportionality' in war. Dr. Erpeling and Dalia discuss why the Oslo Accords of 1995 did not work. “Oslo led to a clearer apartheid reality in the West Bank and Jerusalem” says Dalia, and goes on to say how certain Palestinian segregation means one cannot drive on certain roads, cannot visit certain parts of Palestine without the ‘right' passport, requires a certain number plate, will be held up for hours at check-points to be humiliated, and so the layers of discrimination continue. This un-ending story of war sits in a region where, fundamentally, humanity has been abandoned. And this humanity at its core, will find not much difference between Israelis and Palestinians, just like the Irish and Northern Irish, just like the Ukrainians and Russians. When the Ukraine war started, how often did we hear the line, “But they are our brothers and sisters?”  Humanity is a source of life and support. Borders, walls, check-points, active discrimination and suppression are not the acts of humans who, with a religion or not, know what is right in their heart. Let's end with a recent poll in the French newspaper La Tribune Dimanche, which showed that when 986 people aged between 16 and 24 were questioned about the Holocaust, one in five had never heard of it (18%), and almost one in five had heard of it without knowing more (17%). Let's try to remember what has gone before.  Let's try to break the circles of hatred in history. Get in touch  Contact Lisa on LinkedIn or via her website. Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. Watch on RTL Play. Tune in to The Lisa Burke Show on Today Radio Saturdays at 11am, Sundays at noon, and Tuesdays at 11am.

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Lemieux is a professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta and an investigator with the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START). He joined me today to discuss the very real, very stark dangers that exist in the aftermath of the sweeping pardons of violent insurrectionists -fomented via the rhetoric of President Donald Trump - by Trump himself. Insightful and sobering conversation today.

We're sharing a recent interview with Michelle Pitcher of the Texas Observer about living conditions and forced labor in the TDCJ, the Texas prison system. You can reach Michelle at pitcher@texasobserver.org or follow her at @michellepitcher.bsky.social . Thank you again so much for the continuing support of this project. https://www.texasobserver.org/prison-heat-lawsuit-tdcj/ https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-prison-plantations https://www.texasobserver.org/solidarity-prison-labor-union/ Our prior interview with Jason Walker (more of his writings at his blog) can be found here (with a transcript available). And our prior chat with Comrade Z can be found here.

In this episode of Rethinking Palestine, Yara Hawari highlights the key discussion points with our guests in 2024 as the Israeli regime's settler colonial genocide has continued unabated across Palestine.

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Ralph welcomes international human rights lawyer and activist, and former senior United Nations human rights official Craig Mokhiber to discuss Israel and Gaza—if Israel should be thrown out of the UN, how Trump's positions will compare to Biden's, and whether we're starting to see cracks in Israel's wall of impunity. Plus, Ralph shares a possible ray of light in Trump's cabinet, a warning about the cost of credit cards for small businesses, and some tough love for AARP.Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and activist, and a former senior United Nations human rights official. A human rights activist in the 1980s, he would go on to serve for more than three decades at the United Nations, with postings in Switzerland, Palestine, Afghanistan, and UN Headquarters in New York. In October of 2023, he left the United Nations, penning a widely read letter criticizing the UN's human rights failures in the Middle East, warning of unfolding genocide in Gaza, and calling for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on international law, human rights, and equality. Gaza is now the world capital of child amputation. And that doesn't even cover the true horror, because Israel blocks any anesthesia from entering Gaza as a means of imposing further agony on the population that they are subjecting to genocide. Which means those amputations are being carried out on children and adults without anesthesia and often without sterile equipment or adequate hospitals, such that even if they survive the excruciating agony of an amputation without anesthesia, they may well not survive the side effects. They may well not survive the infection.Craig MokhiberThe irony is that in November, the UN announced that Israel had paid its dues in full in order to preserve its membership and to continue to fund the UN— an organization that the Israelis say is a terrorist, anti-Semitic organization dedicated to its destruction, is an organization that they have decided to be a member of and to fund. So when you look at the kind of propaganda that they distribute…You can see how ironic and how outrageous it really is. I've said that it would be hard to imagine any country in the history of the organization more deserving—at a minimum—of suspension from the UN General Assembly. No country in history has violated the principles of the UN Charter more than Israel, and it has done so from the moment of its admission in 1948. Craig MokhiberWe can certainly expect a dangerous four years under Trump. There's no denying it…But we shouldn't forget that we've just had a four-year term under Biden and Harris in which they undid none of those policies, and in which they actually supported horrific international crimes being perpetrated by Israel. And Biden and his administration were at the helm of the brutal repression of human rights defenders here in the United States, on college campuses and workplaces and the streets and in media places. So we're going to go from genocide abroad and repression at home under Biden to more genocide abroad and repression at home under Trump. The only difference is that Trump won't waste his time on the kind of mendacious pretense of civility and humanitarian concern that was peddled by Biden and Harris as it murdered babies in their thousands. Craig MokhiberAARP has maybe 18 million members. That's a big, big organization, and we want it on our side. We want it on the side of single-payer, universal insurance, full Medicare for all.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 12/4/241. On Tuesday, right-wing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to stage a coup, declaring martial law and stationing troops outside of the South Korean National Assembly in an attempt to block lawmakers from assembling and voting to overturn his decree. Reuters reports that while Yoon used the pretext of cracking down on “North Korean anti-state forces," he “did not cite any specific threat” and instead focused on his domestic political opponents. Some contend that this move was meant to stave off prosecution of his wife, who is under investigation for corruption. When lawmakers were finally able to enter the National Assembly, all 190 members present voted to overturn the decree, including members of Yoon's own party. Former Democratic President Moon Jae-in urged the National Assembly to “act quickly to protect our democracy from crumbling." Even still, Yoon initially refused to call off the military, only folding after the Korean unions declared a general strike and the defense minister tendered his resignation. South Korea has previously been ruled by U.S.-backed dictators, including Syngman Rhee, Park Chung-Hee, and Chun Doo-hwan. Almost 30,000 American troops are stationed in the country and a provision in the American-drafted Korean constitution gives the U.S. emergency powers to take over the South Korean military.2. In Western Europe, the governments of Germany and France are collapsing. CNN reports that weak economic performance led German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SDP to dismiss his finance minister, Christian Lindner of the FDP, which in turn resulted in that party pulling out of Scholz's governing coalition – leaving Scholz in charge of a minority government. According to this report, Scholz committed to holding a confidence vote set for January 15th; if he loses that vote, a snap election could be held as early as March 2025, well ahead of the scheduled September elections. Meanwhile in France, Macron's center-right coalition is facing no confidence motions from the Left and far-Right. This crisis boils down to a budget showdown hinging on a social security austerity measure that Prime Minister Michel Barnier rammed through without a vote, per Le Monde. Mathilde Panot of the left-wing France Unbowed party is quoted in Reuters saying "Faced with this umpteenth denial of democracy, we will censure the government…We are living in political chaos because of Michel Barnier's government and Emmanuel Macron's presidency."3. In their December 2024 report, Prisoners for Peace lists four Israeli refuseniks: Itamar Greenberg, who has already spent 105 days in prison and has now been sentenced to another 45 days; Yuval Moav, who has been in prison for 125 days and may face yet more jail time – and now Itamar and Yuval are joined by Soul Behar Tzalik and Iddo Eilam, who were both sentenced to 30 days on November 27th. All four refuseniks are just 18 years old. They are affiliated with the Israeli refusenik peace group, Mesarvot.4. The Financial Times reports that the United States is exerting pressure on Ukraine to lower its age of conscription from 25 to just 18 years old. A senior U.S. military official is quoted saying “The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilising or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military.” This piece frames this push as part of the Biden administration's feverish attempts to “deploy $7bn in security assistance to Kyiv before…Donald Trump takes office,” and cites estimates that Ukraine needs at least another 160,000 soldiers to replenish its ranks. Anti-war advocates have long decried the United States' role in perpetuating this war rather than seeking a negotiated settlement, resulting in a staggering loss of Ukrainian and Russian lives. For his part, President Zelenskyy told the Ukrainian parliament last week “Let there be no speculation — our state is not preparing to lower the mobilisation age.”5. In another case of foreign policy being made in the liminal space between the Biden and Trump administrations, AP reports China has announced they will ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other high-tech materials with military applications to the United States. in retaliation for the U.S. limiting semiconductor-related exports – and for Donald Trump's threats to impose steep tariffs on the People's Republic. Lin Jian of the Chinese Foreign Ministry is quoted saying “China has lodged stern protests with the U.S. for its…malicious suppression of China's technological progress…illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction against Chinese companies.”6. In yet another instance of Trump conducting foreign policy before his term begins, the president-elect has already provoked a diplomatic incident with Canada and Mexico. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the two countries unless they “stem the flow of migrants and drugs,” per AP. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, rather than standing together with Mexico, met with Trump to convince him that the two countries should not be treated equally. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said “Mexico must be respected, especially by its trading partners,” and added that Canada “could only wish they had the cultural riches Mexico has.”7. A new bombshell report comes to us from Drop Site. This time, it concerns the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, OCCRP, which is one of the “largest and most powerful” news organizations in the world. As this report notes, the OCCRP works with major newspapers across the globe to collaboratively publish major stories, including the Panama Papers. Yet, an investigation led by French outlet Mediapart, Italian outlet Il Fatto Quotidiano, Reporters United and Drop Site itself – along with the German NDR, though they were pressured to pull their own story – revealed a stunning truth at the heart of the OCCRP: more than half of its funding comes directly from the U.S. government. This story is complex and the reporters involved are not trying to discredit the reporting done by the OCCRP. But the public deserves to know who is funding the journalism they consume.8. Matt Bruenig's NLRB Edge has documented a remarkable case before the labor board involving the U.S. Postal Service. As Bruenig lays out, back in 2021 “Nicolas Montross, a letter carrier…invoked his contractual right…to not work more than 60 hours in a week. After working nearly 60 hours, [he] returned undelivered mail to the facility and left work.” At that point, he was called to a “pre-disciplinary interview” with his supervisor, who “questioned whether Montross's loyalty lay with the union or USPS, threatened him with discipline and criminal prosecution, and attempted to determine who had informed him about his contractual rights.” Montross eventually resigned, believing if he did not, he would face criminal charges. When this case finally made it to the NLRB, they ruled that the USPS had violated federal labor law and ordered them to offer Montross reinstatement with back pay and benefits – called “make-whole” relief – among other remedies. Yet, the USPS is now challenging make-whole relief, which has been standard practice at the Biden NLRB since 2022. As Bruenig writes, “Shouldn't the Biden administration be telling the USPS to cut it out, lest they manage to undermine one of the Biden NLRB's major accomplishments?”9. Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Senator Bernie Sanders has sought to hold Trump to the promises he made during the campaign. On November 15th, Sanders wrote “I look forward to working with the Trump Administration on fulfilling his promise to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. We cannot continue to allow big banks to make record profits by ripping off Americans by charging them 25 to 30% interest rates. That is usury.” Now, Sanders is seeking to leverage Elon Musk's government efficiency initiative to curb runaway Pentagon spending. On December 1st, he wrote “Elon Musk is right. The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It's lost track of billions. Last year, only 13 senators voted against the Military Industrial Complex and a defense budget full of waste and fraud. That must change.” Put simply, Sanders is calling the Trump bluff. He ran, and won, on a populist economic message. If anyone can get him to deliver, it's Bernie – and if Trump backs down, he will be exposed as beholden to the corporate powers that be.10. Finally, on a lighter note, this week saw the resurrection of notorious corporate criminal firm Enron, via what CNN calls an “elaborate joke.” In short, this report finds that instead of a reincarnation of the scandal-plagued energy giant, this is merely a T-shirt company which bought the Enron trademark and is trying to capitalize on it. So, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. We have quite enough criminal corporations, no need to raise the dead.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

According to recent Lebanese Health Ministry figures, Israel has killed a total of 4,047 people in Lebanon since October 2023, with 3,402 people killed in the past few months alone. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Israel's invasion of Lebanon a political victory for his coalition of right-wing fanatics. Omer Bartov, Israeli American genocide scholar and historian, characterizes Israel's war crimes in Lebanon as a political exercise in saber-rattling for Bibi's domestic audience, while the IDF prioritizes the elimination of Palestinians from northern Gaza and the starvation of Gaza's besieged population. Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire— now on shaky ground after numerous Israeli violations— actually hold?

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John is joined by radio host and burgeoning media mogul Charlamagne tha God—whose nationally syndicated morning show, The Breakfast Club, has emerged as a key conduit to Black America for political figures from Kamala Harris to Lara Trump—to dig into the interplay of politics, media, and culture that led to a photo finish in the 2024 election. Charlemagne discusses his staunch support for Harris and his reaction to seeing Donald Trump's team weaponize his words against her in an anti-Harris (and anti-trans) TV ad; his on-air clash with Anderson Cooper over the failure of CNN and others in the press to hold Trump accountable for his authoritarianism; his disdain for Joe Biden and respect for younger Democrats such as Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Shapiro, and Wes Moore; and what he makes of Tucker Carlson's claim to have been mauled in his bed by a demon (yes, an actual demon). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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RUTO, RAILA, CORRUPTION & IMPUNITY

RUTO, RAILA, CORRUPTION & IMPUNITY

(2:00) From Flashpoints to Nuclear Flash: Incrementally Rolling Out World War 3Yemen v Saudis - another tanker explosion as shipping protection failsJapan fire flares at Russian jets violating its airspace in dispute over islandsChina's disputes over Taiwan, Philippines & artificial islandsIsrael escalates wars on 5 frontsUltra Orthodox don't comply with draft but don't worry Pentagon is sending more troops to fight for them(17:10) NewsZebra crossings, cops in chicken costumes, dogs painted to look like pandas, and real pandas that have turned into white elephants"New Arrivals" are burning churches at the rate of about one a day in EUROPEForget about risks — Pennsylvania governor "fast tracks" Microsoft's Three Mile Island nuclear plant to proceed like WarpSpeed.  ALL the power generated will go to feeding the AI surveillance/propaganda/censorship machine(36:05) Mayor After Property Tax Hike: "Get a Reverse Mortgage" We will defund public schools or property taxes will make us all homeless, not just perpetual renters called "homeowners". (47:48) News continuedDOJ releasing Trump assassin letter while fighting to hide Nashville tranny killer manifestoTesla Cybertruck owner, big fan boy of Musk, shadow banned by Musk for talking about his Cybertruck issues(1:00:20) Battle Over Monuments is NOT About THAT Civil War, But THIS CURRENT ONE Battle over the Confederate Monuments tells us more about the crucial time we're in than it does about the Civil War.   Do you understand the time (Fourth Turning), the players, and the parallels to that revolution? (1:22:38) Hospital: Bait/Switch/Kill with Impunity and Immunity Hospital switches out Ivermectin for Remdesivir.  Patient dies and state supreme court says PREP Act trumps informed consent (1:26:51) Alberta Premiere does what Trump, GOP won't — acknowledges the violations of human rights by medical martial law and takes steps to stop it from happening again (1:32:50) FDA Approves Dangerous Nasal Vax for Children to be Given at Home A flu vaccine pulled from the market 8 yrs ago for being ineffective and dangerous has now been approved by FDA (Free to Do Anything with drugs) for parents to give their children at home.  No parental choice except for abortion & injection (1:36:01) Even geneticists are complaining about lax oversight of genetic modification and re-labeling that will cover it up (1:46:11) Gold is about to explode in Metal Mania — What Will Be the Trigger Price?The decoupling and "paper gold" from gold — what caused it and when did it happen?Why there's much more room for growth in gold and the price that will trigger retail mania"Black Swan" author says people don't see de-dollarization even though it's already happening(1:59:28) Bank of Canada says it is scrapping its plans for CBDC.  I don't believe them and here's one person who makes it clear that this is just a head fake — "eco-warrier" globalist banker Mark Carney (2:16:38) The War Against Families as Father Calls Cops on His 10 yr old SonFear, intimidation, helplessness and abdication of family responsibility — family calls cops after 3rd grade son makes comment on social mediaCalifornia city sues state after Newsom overrides their requirement that schools tell parents if a child is gender confusedParents beg SCOTUS for help after federal court says they can't have their children opt out of LGBT grooming for religious reasons — and Christians are not taking a leading role, to their shame at being intimidated by name calling and labelingCity demands "Jesus '24" sign be taken down since its not political — but isn't it?Church of England under fire for soliciting a "social justice DEI" job that pays double what their priests are paid.  But the fight is all about the MONEY(2:52:25) Company celebrating replacing people with AI hires comedian who brutally roasts them (2:56:26) Sam Altman's AI "Predictions" and His New Unit of TimeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) From Flashpoints to Nuclear Flash: Incrementally Rolling Out World War 3Yemen v Saudis - another tanker explosion as shipping protection failsJapan fire flares at Russian jets violating its airspace in dispute over islandsChina's disputes over Taiwan, Philippines & artificial islandsIsrael escalates wars on 5 frontsUltra Orthodox don't comply with draft but don't worry Pentagon is sending more troops to fight for them(17:10) NewsZebra crossings, cops in chicken costumes, dogs painted to look like pandas, and real pandas that have turned into white elephants"New Arrivals" are burning churches at the rate of about one a day in EUROPEForget about risks — Pennsylvania governor "fast tracks" Microsoft's Three Mile Island nuclear plant to proceed like WarpSpeed.  ALL the power generated will go to feeding the AI surveillance/propaganda/censorship machine(36:05) Mayor After Property Tax Hike: "Get a Reverse Mortgage" We will defund public schools or property taxes will make us all homeless, not just perpetual renters called "homeowners". (47:48) News continuedDOJ releasing Trump assassin letter while fighting to hide Nashville tranny killer manifestoTesla Cybertruck owner, big fan boy of Musk, shadow banned by Musk for talking about his Cybertruck issues(1:00:20) Battle Over Monuments is NOT About THAT Civil War, But THIS CURRENT ONE Battle over the Confederate Monuments tells us more about the crucial time we're in than it does about the Civil War.   Do you understand the time (Fourth Turning), the players, and the parallels to that revolution? (1:22:38) Hospital: Bait/Switch/Kill with Impunity and Immunity Hospital switches out Ivermectin for Remdesivir.  Patient dies and state supreme court says PREP Act trumps informed consent (1:26:51) Alberta Premiere does what Trump, GOP won't — acknowledges the violations of human rights by medical martial law and takes steps to stop it from happening again (1:32:50) FDA Approves Dangerous Nasal Vax for Children to be Given at Home A flu vaccine pulled from the market 8 yrs ago for being ineffective and dangerous has now been approved by FDA (Free to Do Anything with drugs) for parents to give their children at home.  No parental choice except for abortion & injection (1:36:01) Even geneticists are complaining about lax oversight of genetic modification and re-labeling that will cover it up (1:46:11) Gold is about to explode in Metal Mania — What Will Be the Trigger Price?The decoupling and "paper gold" from gold — what caused it and when did it happen?Why there's much more room for growth in gold and the price that will trigger retail mania"Black Swan" author says people don't see de-dollarization even though it's already happening(1:59:28) Bank of Canada says it is scrapping its plans for CBDC.  I don't believe them and here's one person who makes it clear that this is just a head fake — "eco-warrier" globalist banker Mark Carney (2:16:38) The War Against Families as Father Calls Cops on His 10 yr old SonFear, intimidation, helplessness and abdication of family responsibility — family calls cops after 3rd grade son makes comment on social mediaCalifornia city sues state after Newsom overrides their requirement that schools tell parents if a child is gender confusedParents beg SCOTUS for help after federal court says they can't have their children opt out of LGBT grooming for religious reasons — and Christians are not taking a leading role, to their shame at being intimidated by name calling and labelingCity demands "Jesus '24" sign be taken down since its not political — but isn't it?Church of England under fire for soliciting a "social justice DEI" job that pays double what their priests are paid.  But the fight is all about the MONEY(2:52:25) Company celebrating replacing people with AI hires comedian who brutally roasts them (2:56:26) Sam Altman's AI "Predictions" and His New Unit of TimeFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Journalists in Mexico face extreme dangers due to the pervasive presence and power of drug cartels, organized crime, and corrupt officials. Mexico is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, outside of war zones. This environment is marked by a high level of violence, intimidation, and impunity, making it hazardous for those who report on crime, corruption, and human rights issues.Key Factors Contributing to Danger:Organized Crime and Drug Cartels: The drug cartels exert significant control over various regions in Mexico, often clashing violently with one another and with government forces. Journalists who report on cartel activities, drug trafficking, or cartel violence frequently become targets. The cartels use intimidation tactics such as threats, kidnappings, and assassinations to silence those who attempt to expose their operations.Government Corruption and Collusion: Corruption is deeply entrenched in many levels of the Mexican government, from local police forces to high-ranking officials. Journalists uncovering corruption or connections between officials and criminal groups are often at risk. Corrupt officials may collude with cartels to target or intimidate journalists, further exacerbating the danger.Impunity and Lack of Protection: Impunity is a significant issue, with over 90% of crimes against journalists going unpunished. This lack of accountability emboldens perpetrators, who often believe they can act without consequence. Despite the existence of government programs meant to protect journalists, these measures are often inadequate or poorly implemented.Self-Censorship: The fear of retribution leads many journalists to practice self-censorship, avoiding topics that could provoke violent responses from criminal organizations or corrupt officials. This self-censorship severely restricts freedom of the press and the public's right to information, particularly on matters involving crime and corruption.Targeted Killings and Threats: In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in targeted killings of journalists. The nature of these attacks is often brutal, designed to send a message to others. Threats are also common, with many journalists and their families receiving death threats, often forcing them to relocate or flee the country entirely.Statistics and Recent Incidents:According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Mexico consistently ranks as one of the deadliest countries for journalists, with dozens killed in the past decade alone.The organization Article 19 reported that between 2000 and 2024, over 150 journalists were killed in Mexico, many due to their work.In 2024, the situation has not improved, with several journalists murdered in connection to their reporting on organized crime and corruption.(commercial at 7:28)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Journalists in Mexico face extreme dangers due to the pervasive presence and power of drug cartels, organized crime, and corrupt officials. Mexico is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, outside of war zones. This environment is marked by a high level of violence, intimidation, and impunity, making it hazardous for those who report on crime, corruption, and human rights issues.Key Factors Contributing to Danger:Organized Crime and Drug Cartels: The drug cartels exert significant control over various regions in Mexico, often clashing violently with one another and with government forces. Journalists who report on cartel activities, drug trafficking, or cartel violence frequently become targets. The cartels use intimidation tactics such as threats, kidnappings, and assassinations to silence those who attempt to expose their operations.Government Corruption and Collusion: Corruption is deeply entrenched in many levels of the Mexican government, from local police forces to high-ranking officials. Journalists uncovering corruption or connections between officials and criminal groups are often at risk. Corrupt officials may collude with cartels to target or intimidate journalists, further exacerbating the danger.Impunity and Lack of Protection: Impunity is a significant issue, with over 90% of crimes against journalists going unpunished. This lack of accountability emboldens perpetrators, who often believe they can act without consequence. Despite the existence of government programs meant to protect journalists, these measures are often inadequate or poorly implemented.Self-Censorship: The fear of retribution leads many journalists to practice self-censorship, avoiding topics that could provoke violent responses from criminal organizations or corrupt officials. This self-censorship severely restricts freedom of the press and the public's right to information, particularly on matters involving crime and corruption.Targeted Killings and Threats: In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in targeted killings of journalists. The nature of these attacks is often brutal, designed to send a message to others. Threats are also common, with many journalists and their families receiving death threats, often forcing them to relocate or flee the country entirely.Statistics and Recent Incidents:According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Mexico consistently ranks as one of the deadliest countries for journalists, with dozens killed in the past decade alone.The organization Article 19 reported that between 2000 and 2024, over 150 journalists were killed in Mexico, many due to their work.In 2024, the situation has not improved, with several journalists murdered in connection to their reporting on organized crime and corruption.(commercial at 7:28)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Journalists in Mexico face extreme dangers due to the pervasive presence and power of drug cartels, organized crime, and corrupt officials. Mexico is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, outside of war zones. This environment is marked by a high level of violence, intimidation, and impunity, making it hazardous for those who report on crime, corruption, and human rights issues.Key Factors Contributing to Danger:Organized Crime and Drug Cartels: The drug cartels exert significant control over various regions in Mexico, often clashing violently with one another and with government forces. Journalists who report on cartel activities, drug trafficking, or cartel violence frequently become targets. The cartels use intimidation tactics such as threats, kidnappings, and assassinations to silence those who attempt to expose their operations.Government Corruption and Collusion: Corruption is deeply entrenched in many levels of the Mexican government, from local police forces to high-ranking officials. Journalists uncovering corruption or connections between officials and criminal groups are often at risk. Corrupt officials may collude with cartels to target or intimidate journalists, further exacerbating the danger.Impunity and Lack of Protection: Impunity is a significant issue, with over 90% of crimes against journalists going unpunished. This lack of accountability emboldens perpetrators, who often believe they can act without consequence. Despite the existence of government programs meant to protect journalists, these measures are often inadequate or poorly implemented.Self-Censorship: The fear of retribution leads many journalists to practice self-censorship, avoiding topics that could provoke violent responses from criminal organizations or corrupt officials. This self-censorship severely restricts freedom of the press and the public's right to information, particularly on matters involving crime and corruption.Targeted Killings and Threats: In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in targeted killings of journalists. The nature of these attacks is often brutal, designed to send a message to others. Threats are also common, with many journalists and their families receiving death threats, often forcing them to relocate or flee the country entirely.Statistics and Recent Incidents:According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Mexico consistently ranks as one of the deadliest countries for journalists, with dozens killed in the past decade alone.The organization Article 19 reported that between 2000 and 2024, over 150 journalists were killed in Mexico, many due to their work.In 2024, the situation has not improved, with several journalists murdered in connection to their reporting on organized crime and corruption.(commercial at 7:28)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Headlines for August 15, 2024; “Incomprehensible”: U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces “One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth” as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; “End the Impunity”: Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group

Headlines for August 15, 2024; “Incomprehensible”: U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces “One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth” as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; “End the Impunity”: Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group

Tershia De Klerk, Director at The Joseph Movement speaks about the recent findings in Human and sex trafficking in SA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VLOG Aug 6 Trump gag order challenge by Missouri AG nixed by Supreme Court, Synder ruling's impact on NYCHA bribery cases (& end of Chevron deference, longshot application to DOJ's defense of impunity for UN as it admits staff "may have" role in Oct 7. SEC emails, no sample to Coinbase?

In April of this year, the report, Bitter Legacy: State Impunity in the Northern Ireland Conflict, was published. Written by a panel of international human rights experts (The International Expert Panel on Impunity) convened by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights at the request of the Committee on the Administration of Justice and the Pat Finucane Centre, the report documents “widespread, systematic and systemic” impunity for British state involvement in killings, torture and ill-treatment, and collusion. In this episode, Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor at Human Rights First and member of The International Expert Panel, joins Lauren Dempster and Kevin Hearty to discuss state violence in Northern Ireland, the report's development and findings, and the impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on efforts to address the legacy of the past. You can access the report here: https://www.jus.uio.no/smr/english/about/id/docs/bitter-legacy-29-april-24.pdf Please note that this episode was recorded on 3rd July 2024, one day before the UK General Election in which the Government that introduced the ‘Legacy and Reconciliation' Act discussed in this episode lost power. The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has since provided an update to parliament on the new Government's approach to the Act: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/northern-ireland-troubles-legacy-reconciliation-act-2023#:~:text=It%20underlines%20the%20Government's%20absolute,and%20of%20victims%20and%20survivors

It's our first news update in what feels like forever! And you better believe it's a good one. We're covering crime-fighting eleven year old girls, babies who survive the unthinkable and idol culture in Japan. We'll hear about Halee's latest obsession - a self-published memoir laden with conspiracy theories, gifted by a fellow islander. Elise promises a future reading from a sure-to-be classic in erotic vampire fiction, and we'll give our opinions on the hotly debated Ballerina Farm expose. Need I say more? Happy haunting! 

A decade ago, during the 2014 assault on Gaza, Israeli forces brutally killed 2,219 Palestinians. Palestinian human rights organizations challenged the lack of accountability before Israeli courts for one of the most documented and egregious killings: the targeting and killing of the Bakr children while they played on the Gaza beach. A decade later, there is still no justice for the Bakr family and countless other Palestinian victims of blatant crimes committed by the Israeli military and other officials during the 2014 assault on Gaza.    In episode 25 of the Adalah podcast, Muna Haddad, a Palestinian human rights lawyer and PhD candidate at the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, shares her insights. Muna, who worked at Adalah as a lawyer accountability cases from the 2014 war, walks us through the military's legal system, its inherent design to shield perpetrators of violence against Palestinians, and how systemic impunity manifests during the ongoing genocide.    Marking a Decade of Impunity: The Killing of Four Bakr Children by the Israeli Military in Gaza    Al Mezan's video with testimonies from the surviving children Comment end    

The war on drugs escalated violence and crime rates in Mexico significantly. Drug cartels, battling for control of lucrative trafficking routes, have engaged in brutal turf wars. This violence has claimed tens of thousands of lives, including civilians, law enforcement officers, and members of rival cartels.Statistics: According to official figures, over 300,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence since 2006, though some estimates suggest the number could be higher.Human Rights Abuses: The war on drugs has been associated with numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and torture. Both drug cartels and security forces have been implicated in these abuses.Government Response: The Mexican government, under various administrations, has deployed military forces and federal police to combat drug trafficking. However, these efforts have often been criticized for their ineffectiveness, corruption, and exacerbation of violence.Impact on Society: The violence and instability fueled by the war on drugs have had profound social and economic impacts on Mexican society. Communities living in drug trafficking hotspots face constant fear and disruption. The economy has also suffered due to decreased investment, tourism, and productivity in affected areas.International Relations: The war on drugs has strained Mexico's relations with the United States and other countries. Criticism of Mexico's handling of the drug war, as well as concerns about corruption and human rights abuses, has led to tensions between Mexico and its international allies.Drug Trafficking Trends: Despite significant law enforcement efforts, drug trafficking continues to thrive in Mexico. The country remains a major transit point for illegal drugs bound for the United States and other markets. The cartels have also diversified their activities into other criminal enterprises, including extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking.Efforts for Reform: Over the years, there have been calls for alternative approaches to drug policy, including decriminalization, harm reduction, and efforts to address the root causes of drug trafficking, such as poverty and lack of economic opportunities. Some states in Mexico have implemented reforms to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use and to focus on treatment rather than punishment for drug users.Another major factor that contributes to the problem in Mexico is the rampant corruption of elected officials and those entrusted with the power of the law.      How does that corruption impact the violence?Corruption among politicians in Mexico has been a longstanding issue, and its connection to cartel violence is complex but significant. Here's how it generally unfolds:Nexus between Politicians and Cartels: Politicians, particularly at local levels, often have ties to drug cartels. These connections can range from accepting bribes and favors to outright collaboration in criminal activities such as drug trafficking. In return, politicians may receive financial support for their campaigns, protection, or other benefits.Impunity and Lack of Law Enforcement: Corruption undermines law enforcement and the judiciary. When politicians are involved in or turn a blind eye to criminal activities, law enforcement agencies are less effective in combating cartels. This creates an environment of impunity where cartels operate with relative freedom, leading to increased violence as they fight for territory, control of drug routes, and influence.Influence on Policy and Governance: Cartels often exert influence over policy-making and governance at various levels. This can involve shaping legislation and policies to their advantage, intimidating or corrupting officials who oppose them, and infiltrating institutions meant to regulate or combat organized crime. Consequently, policies to tackle cartel violence may be undermined or manipulated, perpetuating the cycle of corruption and violence.Economic Impact: Cartel violence has profound economic consequences, including deterring foreign investment, disrupting legitimate businesses, and harming tourism. Corrupt politicians may prioritize their own interests or those of the cartels over the well-being of their constituents, exacerbating socioeconomic inequalities and fostering resentment among marginalized communities.Complicity in Human Rights Abuses: Cartels are notorious for committing human rights abuses, including extortion, kidnapping, and murder. When politicians are complicit or turn a blind eye to these abuses, it erodes public trust in the government and perpetuates a culture of fear and silence. Victims and witnesses are less likely to come forward, further hindering efforts to combat violence and impunity.Maybe somebody should tell AMLO.(commercial at 12:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican President Lopez Obrador indicates gangs and cartels are 'respectful people' who respect residents and just kill each other | Daily Mail Onlinesource:Eight dead bodies dumped near El Paso border as rival cartels battle (nypost.com)

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Leonard Rubenstein is Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, non-resident Fellow at CSIS, and Chair of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition. He joins us to unpack the Coalition's 11th annual report on 2023. Four big wars—Ukraine, Myanmar, Gaza, Sudan—are driving up attacks upon civilians, and deaths, to exceptionally high levels. At the same time, attacks on the health sector reached over 2,500 recorded incidents in 2023, a 20% increase over 2022. Attacks on hospitals are often part of a deliberate, targeted military strategy. In other instances, they are a result merely of “contempt and indifference” as combatants wage war indiscriminately. What can be done, if policy is typically “hand-wringing” and “total impunity”? There could be breakthroughs through investigations and prosecutions in Ukraine and the International Criminal Court's actions in the Israeli-Gaza war. Over time, we do see progress at the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights and the World Health Organization.

As the International Court of Justice orders Israel to cease its Rafah assault - and the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor requests arrests warrants for Israel's leaders - is time really up for Israel's genocidal campaign?Joined by the brilliant legal scholar Prof. Heidi Matthews who explains all.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #240: Isabel Todd, speaking on behalf of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M), provides a profound insight into the current situation in Myanmar, focusing on the country's struggle for justice and human rights amidst ongoing military atrocities.A critical aspect of Todd's discussion is the international community's response to the crisis in Myanmar, or rather, the lack thereof. Despite the clear evidence of genocidal atrocities committed by the military against the Rohingya, and the ongoing human rights violations since the coup, ensuring accountability and justice still seem far off. The International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have roles to play, but their capacities are limited by jurisdictional challenges and political complexities.Todd emphasizes the importance of continued pressure on the international community to act decisively against the Myanmar military. She highlights the efforts of the SAC-M in advocating for the prosecution of military leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This advocacy extends to urging the ICC to expand its limited investigation and for the international community to uphold its responsibility to protect vulnerable populations in Myanmar.“It's so important to look at this beyond purely military terms, because this isn't a civil war. This is an uprising!” she says. “It's a revolution to rebuild what Myanmar is, and that's already happening! The sort of foundations of the federal democracy that will be established in the future, are already being built at that community and township level. This is an uprising that people are willing to happen, and there are acts of resistance that are taking place every day that aren't necessarily seen, but what's very clear as people are actively opposed to the junta.”

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid invites us to confront the incredulity of a system where certain individuals, by virtue of their status, can aspire to the presidency despite their actions. Reflecting on past impunity and the present reality, we witness the recurring pattern of evasion of consequences. For Donald Trump, this includes the suspicious delays in not one, but three of his criminal trials, a move that seems strategically aimed at safeguarding his chances, potentially influencing the upcoming election. Meanwhile, in the pivotal battle for Senate control, the possibility of a Republican flip in a Maryland seat looms large. Angela Alsobrooks, a Democratic candidate tasked with thwarting this potential shift, joins Joy tonight to discuss the stakes. Listen now to this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

We add a special episode this week to tackle the Supreme Court argument on immunity. A great group of court experts – Emily Bazelon, Leah Litman, and Mark Stern – join Harry to add the feds voices to a robust debate in the wake of the argument about the sky is falling, the gang breaks down the questions and a parent fault lines in the court to weigh in on whether the argument augurs the end of any possible trial this year and a ruling that provides a measure of kingly immunity to the President.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"This will supersede them all." Offshore specialist and human rights lawyer Paul Beckett of Corlett Bolton & Co sounds the alarm on the fast development of 'blockchain havens.' The Tax Justice Network's Bob Michel speaks about the challenges regulators, anti-corruption campaigners and poorer nations face. A transcript of the podcast is available here: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Blockchain-havens-transcript-2.pdf  Further reading/resources: Paul Beckett's book: An Anatomy of Tax Havens: Europe, the Caribbean and the United States of America https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110985108/html Beneficial Ownership and Legal Responsibility: Concealment, Avoidance and Impunity, also by Paul Beckett https://www.routledge.com/Beneficial-Ownership-and-Legal-Responsibility-Concealment-Avoidance-and-Impunity/Beckett/p/book/9781032537603  Offshoring DAO Foundations: Top Legal Considerations https://dilendorf.com/resources/offshoring-dao-foundations-top-legal-considerations.html  You can find all previous Taxcasts on the Taxcast website: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/production/taxcast/     

The war on drugs escalated violence and crime rates in Mexico significantly. Drug cartels, battling for control of lucrative trafficking routes, have engaged in brutal turf wars. This violence has claimed tens of thousands of lives, including civilians, law enforcement officers, and members of rival cartels.Statistics: According to official figures, over 300,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence since 2006, though some estimates suggest the number could be higher.Human Rights Abuses: The war on drugs has been associated with numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and torture. Both drug cartels and security forces have been implicated in these abuses.Government Response: The Mexican government, under various administrations, has deployed military forces and federal police to combat drug trafficking. However, these efforts have often been criticized for their ineffectiveness, corruption, and exacerbation of violence.Impact on Society: The violence and instability fueled by the war on drugs have had profound social and economic impacts on Mexican society. Communities living in drug trafficking hotspots face constant fear and disruption. The economy has also suffered due to decreased investment, tourism, and productivity in affected areas.International Relations: The war on drugs has strained Mexico's relations with the United States and other countries. Criticism of Mexico's handling of the drug war, as well as concerns about corruption and human rights abuses, has led to tensions between Mexico and its international allies.Drug Trafficking Trends: Despite significant law enforcement efforts, drug trafficking continues to thrive in Mexico. The country remains a major transit point for illegal drugs bound for the United States and other markets. The cartels have also diversified their activities into other criminal enterprises, including extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking.Efforts for Reform: Over the years, there have been calls for alternative approaches to drug policy, including decriminalization, harm reduction, and efforts to address the root causes of drug trafficking, such as poverty and lack of economic opportunities. Some states in Mexico have implemented reforms to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use and to focus on treatment rather than punishment for drug users.Another major factor that contributes to the problem in Mexico is the rampant corruption of elected officials and those entrusted with the power of the law.      How does that corruption impact the violence?Corruption among politicians in Mexico has been a longstanding issue, and its connection to cartel violence is complex but significant. Here's how it generally unfolds:Nexus between Politicians and Cartels: Politicians, particularly at local levels, often have ties to drug cartels. These connections can range from accepting bribes and favors to outright collaboration in criminal activities such as drug trafficking. In return, politicians may receive financial support for their campaigns, protection, or other benefits.Impunity and Lack of Law Enforcement: Corruption undermines law enforcement and the judiciary. When politicians are involved in or turn a blind eye to criminal activities, law enforcement agencies are less effective in combating cartels. This creates an environment of impunity where cartels operate with relative freedom, leading to increased violence as they fight for territory, control of drug routes, and influence.Influence on Policy and Governance: Cartels often exert influence over policy-making and governance at various levels. This can involve shaping legislation and policies to their advantage, intimidating or corrupting officials who oppose them, and infiltrating institutions meant to regulate or combat organized crime. Consequently, policies to tackle cartel violence may be undermined or manipulated, perpetuating the cycle of corruption and violence.Economic Impact: Cartel violence has profound economic consequences, including deterring foreign investment, disrupting legitimate businesses, and harming tourism. Corrupt politicians may prioritize their own interests or those of the cartels over the well-being of their constituents, exacerbating socioeconomic inequalities and fostering resentment among marginalized communities.Complicity in Human Rights Abuses: Cartels are notorious for committing human rights abuses, including extortion, kidnapping, and murder. When politicians are complicit or turn a blind eye to these abuses, it erodes public trust in the government and perpetuates a culture of fear and silence. Victims and witnesses are less likely to come forward, further hindering efforts to combat violence and impunity.Maybe somebody should tell AMLO.(commercial at 12:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican President Lopez Obrador indicates gangs and cartels are 'respectful people' who respect residents and just kill each other | Daily Mail Onlinesource:Eight dead bodies dumped near El Paso border as rival cartels battle (nypost.com)

The war on drugs escalated violence and crime rates in Mexico significantly. Drug cartels, battling for control of lucrative trafficking routes, have engaged in brutal turf wars. This violence has claimed tens of thousands of lives, including civilians, law enforcement officers, and members of rival cartels.Statistics: According to official figures, over 300,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence since 2006, though some estimates suggest the number could be higher.Human Rights Abuses: The war on drugs has been associated with numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, and torture. Both drug cartels and security forces have been implicated in these abuses.Government Response: The Mexican government, under various administrations, has deployed military forces and federal police to combat drug trafficking. However, these efforts have often been criticized for their ineffectiveness, corruption, and exacerbation of violence.Impact on Society: The violence and instability fueled by the war on drugs have had profound social and economic impacts on Mexican society. Communities living in drug trafficking hotspots face constant fear and disruption. The economy has also suffered due to decreased investment, tourism, and productivity in affected areas.International Relations: The war on drugs has strained Mexico's relations with the United States and other countries. Criticism of Mexico's handling of the drug war, as well as concerns about corruption and human rights abuses, has led to tensions between Mexico and its international allies.Drug Trafficking Trends: Despite significant law enforcement efforts, drug trafficking continues to thrive in Mexico. The country remains a major transit point for illegal drugs bound for the United States and other markets. The cartels have also diversified their activities into other criminal enterprises, including extortion, kidnapping, and human trafficking.Efforts for Reform: Over the years, there have been calls for alternative approaches to drug policy, including decriminalization, harm reduction, and efforts to address the root causes of drug trafficking, such as poverty and lack of economic opportunities. Some states in Mexico have implemented reforms to decriminalize small amounts of drugs for personal use and to focus on treatment rather than punishment for drug users.Another major factor that contributes to the problem in Mexico is the rampant corruption of elected officials and those entrusted with the power of the law.      How does that corruption impact the violence?Corruption among politicians in Mexico has been a longstanding issue, and its connection to cartel violence is complex but significant. Here's how it generally unfolds:Nexus between Politicians and Cartels: Politicians, particularly at local levels, often have ties to drug cartels. These connections can range from accepting bribes and favors to outright collaboration in criminal activities such as drug trafficking. In return, politicians may receive financial support for their campaigns, protection, or other benefits.Impunity and Lack of Law Enforcement: Corruption undermines law enforcement and the judiciary. When politicians are involved in or turn a blind eye to criminal activities, law enforcement agencies are less effective in combating cartels. This creates an environment of impunity where cartels operate with relative freedom, leading to increased violence as they fight for territory, control of drug routes, and influence.Influence on Policy and Governance: Cartels often exert influence over policy-making and governance at various levels. This can involve shaping legislation and policies to their advantage, intimidating or corrupting officials who oppose them, and infiltrating institutions meant to regulate or combat organized crime. Consequently, policies to tackle cartel violence may be undermined or manipulated, perpetuating the cycle of corruption and violence.Economic Impact: Cartel violence has profound economic consequences, including deterring foreign investment, disrupting legitimate businesses, and harming tourism. Corrupt politicians may prioritize their own interests or those of the cartels over the well-being of their constituents, exacerbating socioeconomic inequalities and fostering resentment among marginalized communities.Complicity in Human Rights Abuses: Cartels are notorious for committing human rights abuses, including extortion, kidnapping, and murder. When politicians are complicit or turn a blind eye to these abuses, it erodes public trust in the government and perpetuates a culture of fear and silence. Victims and witnesses are less likely to come forward, further hindering efforts to combat violence and impunity.Maybe somebody should tell AMLO.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican President Lopez Obrador indicates gangs and cartels are 'respectful people' who respect residents and just kill each other | Daily Mail Onlinesource:Eight dead bodies dumped near El Paso border as rival cartels battle (nypost.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

How do top-level public officials take advantage of immunity from foreign jurisdiction afforded to them by international law? How does the immunity entitlement allow them to thwart investigations and trial proceedings in foreign courts? What responses exist to prevent and punish such conduct? In Between Immunity and Impunity: External Accountability of Political Elites for Transnational Crime (Cambridge University Press, 2023), Dr. Yuliya Zabyelina unravels the intricate layers of impunity of political elites complicit in transnational crimes. By examining cases of trafficking in persons and drugs, corruption, and money laundering that implicate heads of state and of government, ministers, diplomats, and international civil servants, she shows that, despite the potential of international law immunity to impede or delay justice, there are prominent instruments of external accountability. Accessible and compelling, this book provides novel insights for readers interested in the close-knit bond between power, illicit wealth, and impunity. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose forthcoming book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Legal immunity has been in the news quite a lot lately – what does it mean when you’re dealing with quasi-government agencies and officials that have it? Well, it can mean the deck is stacked against you before the game has even begun. California lawyer Richard Hofman was caught up in the MMTLP fiasco and […]

Sen. Ron Johnson breaks down recently revealed emails showing as early as 2010, Joe Biden routinely used a private email account with a fake name to conduct official government business as vice president, and at times copied his sons and brother on exchanges that included some of the highest ranking officials inside the White House, according to documents released under a historic lawsuit against the National Archives. Johnson said, "It'll be really interesting to see how many emails Vice President Biden sent once the Hillary Clinton email scandal broke, where it was obvious that this was made public and this is a real problem for this the secretary of state at that point in time," Johnson said. He added: "They do this with impunity, because by and large, the media does not hold them accountable. So they they know they can get away with it."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John's monologue this time is about Trump's hearing in a Washington DC federal appeals court over his claim that he has absolute immunity against being prosecuted for his crimes on and around January 6th. He plays clips of the judges questions and the defense attorneys' arguments. Then, John welcomes back Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner - an author, speaker, radio host, co-founder and the executive director/CEO of MomsRising.org. They talk about getting out the vote, the amazing progress of Biden, and the fight for paid family medical leave. Next, he interviews comedian Ronnie Marmo, about his great one man play “I Am Not A Comedian, I Am Lenny Bruce”. Then rounding it out, he chats with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price about Trump's many trials. They talk with the evil army of the night including: Dave from Pittsburgh, Pit Doc in Ohio, Brian in Oregon, and Beachside Bill in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.