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This week, Tee discusses innovative cancer treatments using hydrogels with Sinan Gölhan, founder and CEO of GelTech Labs. Sinan shares his personal journey from Istanbul to founding GelTech in San Diego, driven by his mother's battle with cancer. GelTech's mission is to accelerate the development of safer, more targeted cancer treatments using hydrogels, a biocompatible material used in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing.  GelTech Labs has received substantial funding and aims to commercialize its advanced robotic instruments in numerous labs. The conversation delves into the broader applications of hydrogels beyond cancer, including diabetes, cosmetics, and orthopedic implants. Despite his mother still fighting breast cancer and the recent loss of his dog to cancer, Sinan remains dedicated to making impactful advancements in innovative treatments and groundbreaking technology. Connect with Sinan & GelTech Labs: Website LinkedIn YouTube Clip   Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air   The Green Living Gurus' Website  Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook   Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868   DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.   Produced By: Social Chameleon

Dans l'univers de l'armement moderne, une catégorie d'armes intrigue par sa puissance phénoménale : les bombes thermobariques. Parmi elles se trouve Gazap, considérée comme la bombe non nucléaire la plus puissante du monde. Au dernier salon international de l'industrie de la défense, en 2025 à Istanbul la République de Turquie l'a présentée. Ason nom circule depuis plusieurs années dans les analyses de défense, car elle représente l'aboutissement extrême d'une technologie conçue pour produire un souffle d'une intensité inégalée… sans recourir à l'énergie atomique.Une bombe thermobarique, ou « arme à effet de souffle amélioré », fonctionne selon un principe différent des explosifs classiques. Au lieu de contenir tout le comburant nécessaire dans l'ogive, elle disperse dans l'air un nuage d'aérosol explosif, puis l'enflamme. L'oxygène ambiant devient alors le carburant de la détonation. Résultat : une onde de choc extrêmement longue et destructrice, beaucoup plus intense qu'une explosion traditionnelle.Gazap — dont les caractéristiques exactes restent classifiées — est réputée surpasser largement ses équivalents américains, notamment la célèbre MOAB (« Mother of All Bombs »), qui libère l'équivalent de 11 tonnes de TNT. Les estimations, basées sur des essais publics et des données issues d'experts militaires, suggèrent que Gazap pourrait atteindre une puissance de 40 à 50 tonnes de TNT, soit près de quatre fois l'énergie libérée par la MOAB. Cette puissance titanesque en fait l'arme conventionnelle la plus redoutable jamais construite.Mais ce qui rend les armes thermobariques particulièrement impressionnantes — et controversées —, c'est leur mode d'action. L'explosion produit une dépression instantanée, suivie d'une surpression violente. Cette alternance détruit quasi automatiquement les structures, écrase les bunkers, et peut aspirer l'air présent dans les cavités fermées. Les températures générées dépassent parfois 2 000 °C, vaporisant tout ce qui se trouve dans la zone centrale.Les bombes comme Gazap sont principalement conçues pour détruire :des fortifications souterraines,des réseaux de tunnels,des grottes,des zones urbaines fortifiées.Leur efficacité est telle qu'un rayon de plusieurs dizaines de mètres devient littéralement inhabitable après l'impact, même sans radiation.Bien que non nucléaire, Gazap appartient à une catégorie d'armes dont l'effet psychologique et matériel rivalise avec celui de certaines charges atomiques tactiques. Son existence montre jusqu'où peut aller la technologie militaire moderne pour produire de la puissance sans franchir le seuil nucléaire.En résumé, Gazap n'est pas seulement une bombe : c'est un symbole de la capacité humaine à amplifier l'énergie explosive au-delà de tout ce qui était imaginable sans atome. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week, The Futurists offers a human interest story from Brett's conference travels. Listen as Brett connects with Arwa Damon, former CNN reporter based in Istanbul, and current President and Founder of INARA, an NGO working in Palestine.INARA, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance, is a humanitarian organization providing rapid response and treatment to refugee children, its mission to ensure every child has the agency to create a dignified life.Arwa provides a first-hand look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and discusses how it impacts the basic needs and access to financial services for people living there.

In This Episode This week, Breaking Banks offers a human interest story from Brett's conference travels. Listen as Brett connects with Arwa Damon, former CNN reporter based in Istanbul, and current President and Founder of INARA, an NGO working in Palestine.INARA, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance, is a humanitarian organization providing rapid response and treatment to refugee children, its mission to ensure every child has the agency to create a dignified life.Arwa provides a first-hand look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and discusses how it impacts the basic needs and access to financial services for people living there.

Pope Leo XIV declined to pray at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It's a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the turn of the twentieth century, the city of Edirne was a bustling center linking Istanbul to Ottoman Europe. It was also the capital of Edirne Province—among the most religiously diverse regions of the Ottoman Empire. But by 1923, the city had become a Turkish border town, and the province had lost much of its non-Muslim population. In The Jews of Edirne: The End of Ottoman Europe and the Arrival of Borders (Stanford UP, 2025), Jacob Daniels explores how one of the world's largest Sephardi communities dealt with the encroachment of modern borders. Using Ladino, French, English, and Turkish sources, Daniels offers a new take on the ways in which ethno-religious minorities experienced the transition "from empire to nation-state." Rather than tracing a linear path, Edirne Jews zigzagged between the Ottoman Empire and three nation-states—without moving a mile. And by maintaining interstate Sephardi networks, they resisted pressure to treat the shifting border as a limit to their zone of belonging. Ultimately, proximity to the border would undo Edirne's Jewish community, but the way this ending came about—local Jews were rarely killed or deported—challenges common assumptions about state borders and Jewish history. By studying Jewish encounters with the nation-state alongside the emergence of modern borders, Daniels sheds light on both phenomena. 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

At the turn of the twentieth century, the city of Edirne was a bustling center linking Istanbul to Ottoman Europe. It was also the capital of Edirne Province—among the most religiously diverse regions of the Ottoman Empire. But by 1923, the city had become a Turkish border town, and the province had lost much of its non-Muslim population. In The Jews of Edirne: The End of Ottoman Europe and the Arrival of Borders (Stanford UP, 2025), Jacob Daniels explores how one of the world's largest Sephardi communities dealt with the encroachment of modern borders. Using Ladino, French, English, and Turkish sources, Daniels offers a new take on the ways in which ethno-religious minorities experienced the transition "from empire to nation-state." Rather than tracing a linear path, Edirne Jews zigzagged between the Ottoman Empire and three nation-states—without moving a mile. And by maintaining interstate Sephardi networks, they resisted pressure to treat the shifting border as a limit to their zone of belonging. Ultimately, proximity to the border would undo Edirne's Jewish community, but the way this ending came about—local Jews were rarely killed or deported—challenges common assumptions about state borders and Jewish history. By studying Jewish encounters with the nation-state alongside the emergence of modern borders, Daniels sheds light on both phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Quitter son job. Faire le tour du monde avec ses enfants. Lancer une start-up aux US. Revenir en France et créer une asso pour les femmes. //C'est ce qu'a fait Frédérique Picard Le Bihan, fondatrice de DareWomen.Dans cet épisode, elle raconte le moment déclencheur - une citation lue dans le métro - qui l'a poussée à tout quitter pour vivre selon ses propres règles.Après une reconversion en expatriation à Istanbul et à San Diego, un business dans le pet food aux États-Unis, elle revient en France avec une mission : aider les femmes à oser prendre leur juste place dans leur carrière et leur vie.Dans cet épisode, on parle de :• Audace : comment la cultiver quand on ne s'en sent pas capable• Charge mentale, maternité, carrière : comment jongler sans s'oublier• Mentorat : pourquoi c'est un levier essentiel pour les femmes• Expatriation, reconversion, entrepreneuriat : oser les chemins moins empruntés• Et surtout… transmettre à ses enfants que tout est possible------------------------------------------------Biz&Bibs, c'est le podcast qui donne la parole aux parents qui entreprennent… mais pas que.C'est aussi une communauté engagée, un annuaire, un événement avec Parent'Up – le 1er rendez-vous dédié à l'ambition professionnelle des parents, qu'ils soient salariés ou entrepreneurs.On y défend un entrepreneuriat sans tabous, une parentalité décomplexée, et surtout : des parcours où on n'a plus à choisir entre carrière et famille.Pour aller plus loin :

Savaş ve felaketler nedeniyle 19. yüzyılda İstanbul'a gelmek zorunda kalan muhacirlerin şehre yerleştirilmeleri ve bu süreçte kentin sosyal ve mekânsal dokusunda ortaya çıkan etkileri ele alıyoruz.

PREVIEW — Edmund Fitton Brown — Muslim Brotherhood: Decentralization, Violent Roots, and Tactical Opportunism. Fitton Brown explains that the Muslim Brotherhood, parent organization of Hamas, employs a decentralized "variable geometry" operational model enabling tactical flexibility. Although the organization has never formally disavowed its original revolutionary and violent foundational teachings, it strategically deploys tactical opportunism—adopting gradualist, non-violent methodologies in liberal democracies including the United States and Great Britain, while transitioning to explicit violence when circumstances permit, as exemplified by Hamas's conduct in Gaza. 1870 ISTANBUL

In this episode Nate kicks off a series of interviews conducted in Istanbul at the Nicea Conference. He begins with his colleague, the latest addition to the Westminster Faculty, Blake Franze. They discuss Blake's PhD dissertation which was on the concept of reward in the Pauline epistles. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Remember Jhon Durán, Premier League fans? He might be pulling muscles rather than exactly tearing up trees in Istanbul, but here he added to his big-game highlights reel and delivered in the 95th minute of the biggest game of all: the Intercontinental Derby.Andy and Lars Sivertsen relive an eventful Monday night kick off, one which leaves things very tight at the top of the Süper Lig! They reflect on Galatasaray's transformed midfield, who managed to take the fire out of the game, and discuss how Domenico Tedesco has been getting things so right at Fenerbahçe after an impressive start to the season. He's certainly doing better than his predecessor...To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and more, head to patreon.com/footballramble and subscribe!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are thrilled to bring you the next episode of our monthly special in cooperation with the Journal of Democracy. Inthe framework of this new partnership, our editors discuss outstanding articles from the newest print issue of the journal with their authors. In this discussion with Nate Schenkkan, an independentauthority on human rights and global authoritarianism and former senior director of research at Freedom House,we examine the growing issue of transnationalrepression—a practice wherein states pursue individuals and groups beyond their own borders whom they regard as threats to those in power. Although much of the international public's awareness stems from prominent incidents such asthe assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, our discussion underscores the significance of more routine methods, including digital intimidation and attempts to suppress dissent among diaspora communities. We examine the factors that contribute to the rise of transnational repression and outline strategies to protecttargets, such as digital security, diaspora organizing, and theimportance of local-level initiatives in building community defenses against state harassment.

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is emphasizing Christian unity and healing historical tensions.

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Airbus recall halts flights around the world. Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque. President Trump's immigration crackdown pledge. Plus, icy swims in Russia. Recommended Read: How the deadly Hong Kong inferno spread Listen to On Assignment - Tracking Trump's retribution targets Listen to Morning Bid podcast here.  Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here.  Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.  You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Friedel played his college ball at UCLA and had a stint at Liverpool before a longer and seriously fruitful one at Blackburn Rovers. He also stopped shots for Aston Villa and for Tottenham Hotspur, where in his final season he ran into a guy named Mauricio Pochettino. The goalkeeper, who was capped 82 times for the U.S. Men's National Team, got a front-row seat to the Argentine's methods when he came in and transformed the club, and his faith has never wavered that Pochettino will deliver now as head coach of the American team.We talked about all that when Friedel joined the show this Thanksgiving week, but we also got into a fascinating early chapter of his career. In 1995, he went off to Istanbul to play for Graeme Souness at Galatasaray. Along the way, he got a true taste of one of the world's most combustible football derbies, Galatasaray against Fenerbahce, the latest edition of which will play out this coming Monday.Friedel talked the derby, his times with Brian Clough and Kevin Keegan, and a bit about life in Istanbul.Get more sharp coverage of the world's game at TheFootballWeekend.com ↗️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are extolling the benefits of their new energy understanding. But there is scepticism. Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party say the MOU signed with Ottawa doesn't do enough to get a new pipeline built. US president Donald Trump vows to "permanently pause migration" from what he calls Third World countries. Pope Leo XIV starts second day of his tour of Turkey at Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%.

Discover the best things to do, eat and experience in Istanbul, a vibrant city that spans both Europe and Asia. In this episode, I share my favorite historic sites, food experiences, spa rituals and can't miss activities, along with tips for navigating the city with ease. Whether you're planning a trip or dreaming of one, this guide will help you make the most of your time in Istanbul!

Step into the world of the Hagia Sophia, a building full of history and wonder. Once a grand church, then a beautiful mosque, and now a famous museum, it has seen many changes over the centuries. Its huge dome is a marvel, looking like it touches the sky. Inside, colorful mosaics and stunning decorations tell stories from long ago. People from all over the world visit to admire its beauty and learn about its past. The Hagia Sophia stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey, a place where different cultures meet.

Le drame fait la Une des journaux turcs et allemands depuis plusieurs jours. En vacances à Istanbul, une famille entière a été retrouvée morte après avoir été exposée à un puissant insecticide.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Die Themen von Flo und Minh Thu am 26.11.2025: (00:00:00) Unser neues Logo: Welche Gefühle das Cover bei euch ausgelöst hat. (00:01:32) Flughafen-Blockade: Warum zehn Mitglieder der Letzten Generation insgesamt rund 400.000 Euro Schadenersatz zahlen müssen. (00:05:19) Phosphin im Hotelzimmer? Woran die Hamburger Familie in Istanbul wohl gestorben ist. (00:10:38) Lage im Gazastreifen: Warum es immer noch Kämpfe gibt und wie heftiger Regen die Lage für die Menschen weiter verschlimmert. (00:14:50) Öfter mal was Neues: Warum Flo gerne Möbel umstellt und Minh Thu Veränderungen hasst. Wie gefällt euch unser neues Logo? Schickt uns gerne eine Sprachnachricht an 0151 15071635 oder ne Mail an 0630@wdr.de. Kennt ihr schon unseren WhatsApp Channel? Den findet ihr hier: https://1.ard.de/0630-Whatsapp-Kanal Oder einfach diesen QR-Code abscannen: https://1.ard.de/0630-bei-Whatsapp Von 0630.

Halki Theological Seminary, shut by Turkey in 1971, is back in the headlines ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey. Journalists are reporting that there is a sense of optimism that Turkey will reopen the school. This attention on Halki follows a renewed focus on Orthodox Christianity that includes the Ecumenical Patriarch's visit to the White House, references to the Russian Orthodox Church in Trump's Ukraine peace plan, and questions about whether the Russians are running an influence operation in DC. Endy Zemenides, HALC's Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we break all of this down.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary‘We must strive for unity of the churches'White House to meet clergy with ties to pro-war Russian Orthodox ChurchAre the Russians Running an Influence Operation in Congress?Greek secondary school teachers to be trained in using AI in classroomTurkish delegation meets Ocalan for first time to discuss PKK disarmament

Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, the phenomenal filmmakers behind Bend It Like Beckham and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, join Tanya Rose to share their travel secrets this week. In this episode, Gurinder shares how a trip to Pakistan inspired her film Bride and Prejudice and Paul discusses the unexpected kindness he received when backpacking across Europe. Together, they dive into why a visit to The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India is an experience everyone should have. Plus, the couple discuss the best meal they had whilst visiting the Malaysian Royal family and Gurinder reveals where she had the best Chinese food of her life… MEGAPHONE: Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube. YOUTUBE: Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can listen to all of our episodes on your travels by listening on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Places mentioned: The Golden Temple, India Amritsar, India Spice Village (CGH Earth), India Lahore, Pakistan Hanoi, Vietnam Greece Goa, India Padua, Italy Iceland Oslo, Norway The Peninsula, Hong Kong Bukhara, New Delhi, India Elco Market, Mumbai, India Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi The Datai Resort, Malaysia Maldives The Hamptons, USA Montauk, New York, USA San Clemente, California, USA The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:57 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to 10:30 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience 19:06 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience 23:04 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling 32:46 Secret 5: Number 1 travel tip 36:54 Secret 6: Poignant memory from a trip 48:53 Secret 7: Special travel photograph 50:49 Outro

USE CODE DEC25 FOR 50% OFF ALL PATREON SUBSCRIPTIONS UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys In the early days of English ambassadorships to the Ottoman Empire, an increasingly petty collection of grievances among European envoys and Ottoman dignitaries set the conditions for a single errant snowball to incite an anti-English riot. Witness the story of the snowball that got a bunch of English guys' beaten with oblong objects. Research: Dr Joel Butler Reources: Public Records Office, The National Archives, Kew, London: SP 97/3; SP 97/4. ‘Bu bir nefret cinayetidir: Gazeteci Nuh Köklü, 'kartopu oynarken' öldürüldü.' Radikal (2 February 2015). ‘Gazeteci Nuh Köklü kar topu oynarken öldürüldü', BBC News Türkçe (18 February 2015). ‘Journalist Nuh Köklü murdered for playing snowball', Agos (18 February 2015). ‘Life in prison for man who stabbed Turkish journalist over snowball fight', Hürriyet Daily News (5 June 2015). Atran, S. ‘The Devoted Actor: Unconditional Commitment and Intractable Conflict across Cultures', Current Anthropology, 57/S13 (2016), S192-S203. Brotton, J. The Sultan and the Queen: The Untold Story of Elizabeth and Islam (New York, 2017) Brown, H.F. Calendar of State Papers Relating To English Affairs in the Archives of Venice, Volume 9, 1592-1603 (London, 1897). Burian, O. The Report of Lello, Third English Ambassador to the Sublime Porte / Babıâli Nezdinde Üçüncü İngiliz Elçisi Lello'nun Muhtırası (Ankara, 1952). Butler, J.D. ‘Between Company and State: Anglo-Ottoman Diplomacy and Ottoman Political Culture, 1565-1607', unpubd. DPhil thesis, University of Oxford (2022). _________. ‘Lello, Henry', The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford, 2023). Coulter, L.J.F. ‘The involvement of the English crown and its embassy in Constantinople with pretenders to the throne of the principality of Moldavia between the years 1583 and 1620, with particular reference to the pretender Stefan Bogdan between 1590 and 1612', unpubd. PhD thesis, University of London (1993). Foster, W. (ed.) The Travels of John Sanderson in the Levant (1584-1602) (London, 1931). Horniker, A.L. ‘Anglo-French Rivalry in the Levant from 1583 to 1612', The Journal of Modern History, 18/4 (1946), 289-305. Hutnyk, J. ‘Nuh Köklü. Statement from Yeldeğirmeni Dayanışması' (20 February 2015) at: https://hutnyk.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/nuh-koklu-statement-from-yeldegirmeni-dayanismasi/ (accessed 8 March 2025). Kowalczyk, T.D. ‘Edward Barton and Anglo-Ottoman Relations, 1588-98', unpubd. PhD thesis, University of Sussex (2020). MacLean, G. ‘Courting the Porte: Early Anglo-Ottoman Diplomacy', University of Bucharest Review, 10/2 (2008), 80-88. MacLean, G. & Matar, N. Britain & the Islamic World, 1558-1713 (Oxford, 2011). Newson, M. ‘Football, fan violence, and identity fusion', International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 54/4 (2019), 431-444. Newson, M., Buhrmester, M. & Whitehouse, H. ‘United in defeat: shared suffering and group bonding among football fans', Managing Sport and Leisure, 28/2 (2023), 164-181. Purchas, S. Hakluytus Posthumus or Purchas His Pilgrimes, viii (Glasgow, 1905). Sheikh, H., Gómez, Á. & Altran, S. ‘Empirical Evidence for the Devoted Actor Model', Current Anthropology, 57/S13 (2016), S204-S209. Unknown Artist. (c1604). The Somerset House Conference, 1604 (oil on canvas). London: National Portrait Gallery.

Last week we got a look at the details of President Trump's 28 point plan for an end to the war in Ukraine, with the President setting a Thursday deadline for  Ukraine - where many see the proposed plan as a capitulation - to agree to it. US and Ukrainian officials met on Sunday in Geneva, with the White House hailing talks as constructive. Paul Stares, the director of the Center for Preventive Action and coordinator for the "Special Initiative on Securing Ukraine's Future" at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this plan and what it means for Ukraine, Europe, and NATO.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Trump Peace Plan Demands Major Concessions From UkraineUkraine and U.S. Cite Progress in Talks on Ending War With RussiaTrump's growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for KyivPM says new energy initiatives boost Greece's geopolitical roleOptimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary

From its Grand bazaar to Blue Mosque, and street food to street cats, Istanbul is one of the great global cities. So what's it like to visit? To tell us more was Irish Independent Travel Editor Pol Ó Conghaile.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Donald Trump that he wants Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, the framework for the normalisation of ties between Israel and several Muslim states, but also wants to secure a “clear path” to Palestinian statehood. Saudi Arabia's de facto leader was speaking during a visit the White House, his first since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which occurred inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.Also in the programme: Europe's uneasy standoff with Russia's so-called “shadow fleet”; and we hear from one of the scientists behind a new study which traces the origins of kissing back more than 21 million years...Photo: Donald Trump speaking at black-tie dinner. Credit: REUTERS/Tom Brenner

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Wir podcasten von einer Dachterrasse in Istanbul und Cari berichtet von einer ganz besonderen Bahnreise: 46 Stunden ist sie mit dem Optima Express von Österreich über viele Länder bis in die Türkei gefahren - und kam mit zehn Stunden Verspätung schließlich in Istanbul an. Sie erzählt, welche Herausforderungen sie dabei meistern musste und warum sie trotzdem schon wieder bereit für die nächste Reise ist.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Caris Corner: Der längste Zug Europas Optima Express (Offizielle Website) London to Istanbul in 4 days by train (The Man in Seat 61)   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Beratungen beim Gipfel in Berlin über digitale Unabhängigkeit von den USA und China, US-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt über Freigabe der Ermittlungsakten in der Epstein-Affäre ab, Ermittlungen gehen weiter nach Tod von Hamburger Familie in Istanbul, Gericht macht Weg frei für weiteren Ausbau der Autobahn 1 in der Eifel, Giftige Alge löst Massensterben von Tieren im Süden Australiens aus, Deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft qualifiziert sich für WM, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "DFB-Team für Fußball-WM qualifiziert" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Il principe ereditario saudita Mohammed bin Salman sarà ricevuto dal presidente statunitense Donald Trump alla Casa Bianca. Si tratta della sua prima visita ufficiale a Washington dall'omicidio di Jamal Khashoggi, dissidente saudita e opinionista del Washington Post che nel 2018 fu ucciso nel consolato saudita di Istanbul. Trump e il principe saudita parleranno di Gaza, ma anche di investimenti e affari. Commentiamo con Eleonora Ardemagni, ricercatrice Ispi e docente all'Università Cattolica, e con Brian Katulis, senior fellow al Middle East Institute.

Beratungen beim Gipfel in Berlin über digitale Unabhängigkeit von den USA und China, US-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt über Freigabe der Ermittlungsakten in der Epstein-Affäre ab, Ermittlungen gehen weiter nach Tod von Hamburger Familie in Istanbul, Gericht macht Weg frei für weiteren Ausbau der Autobahn 1 in der Eifel, Giftige Alge löst Massensterben von Tieren im Süden Australiens aus, Deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft qualifiziert sich für WM, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema "DFB-Team für Fußball-WM qualifiziert" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

In this episode of  ⁨@empoweredwithgina⁩  Gina sits down with pastry chef, entrepreneur, and mother Amanda Moreno Erdoğan for a raw, grounded conversation about what reinvention actually looks like — not the pretty version you see online, but the real, layered, messy kind that happens when life forces you to grow.Amanda opens up about growing up in a big Mexican American family in East LA, watching her father, renowned attorney Greg Moreno, build a legacy that shaped her idea of impact and discipline. She shares how she built a fast-paced fashion career in New York, pivoted into the culinary world with zero experience, became an executive pastry chef serving some of the city's biggest names, and later walked away from it all to move across the world with two small children.Together, Gina and Amanda talk about grief, identity loss, motherhood, marriage, career shifts, and the uncomfortable but necessary seasons where you feel completely unanchored. Amanda breaks down how she rebuilt her confidence and community in Istanbul, launched her business A Treat Life, returned home during the pandemic, and eventually created a life and career that finally felt aligned.This episode is for anyone who's been asking themselves, “Can I start over again?” or “Is it too late to change my life?” Amanda's story is proof that reinvention isn't a one-time event — it's something you earn over and over again by choosing yourself, even when it's hard.If you're ready to redefine what your next chapter looks like, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

UN-Sekerheitsraat nickt Gaza-Resolutschoon af +++ Düütschland seggt Millionen Euro för Klimafonds to +++ Ok Vadder vun düütsche Familie in Istanbul stürven +++ In Bremen fangt gröttste Ruumfohrtmess in Europa an +++ DFB-Team qualifizeert sik för Weltmeisterschaft +++ Dat Weer

In der türkischen Metropole Istanbul sind vier Mitglieder einer deutschen Familie gestorben. Als Ursache im Verdacht stehen eine Lebensmittelvergiftung oder falsch eingesetzte Pestizide. Inzwischen beschäftigt sich auch die Politik mit den Fällen, berichtet Türkei-Korrespondent Thomas Seibert. Die weiteren Themen: Eine Rolex und ein Goldbarren auf dem Schreibtisch von Donald Trump – das Bild aus dem Oval Office geht um die Welt. Sind diese Geschenke von Schweizer Wirtschaftsvertretern noch Beziehungspflege oder schon Bestechung? Urs Thalmann, Geschäftsführer von Transparency International Schweiz, sieht einen heiklen Fall. In weiten Teilen des Irans herrscht derzeit die grösste Dürre seit Jahrzehnten. Nun impfen die Behörden Wolken mit Chemikalien - in der Hoffnung, so Regen auszulösen. Ulrike Lohmann, Professorin für Atmosphärenphysik an der ETH Zürich, sagt, wie das funktioniert und ob es etwas bringt. Pünktlich mit den winterlichen Temperaturen zeigt eine Studie im Auftrag der Schweizer Tourismus-Branche, wo es in Zukunft wie viel Schnee haben könnte. Der Klimawissenschaftler Reto Knutti der ETH Zürich hat die Studie «Kompass Schnee» begleitet und sagt, was zu erwarten ist.

Die Union zerlegt sich in der Rentenfrage. Israel bekommt wieder Waffen aus Deutschland. Und Mediziner zweifeln an der Theorie, die deutsche Familie in Istanbul sei an einer Lebensmittelvergiftung gestorben. Das ist die Lage am Montagabend. Die Artikel zum Nachlesen: Streit über Alterssicherung: Familienministerin Prien will später über Rentenreform abstimmen Teilstopp wegen Israel-Gaza-Kriegs: Deutschland will wieder alle Rüstungsgüter an Israel liefern Rätselhafter Fall in Istanbul: Jetzt schon elf Festnahmen nach Tod von Mutter und ihren Kindern aus Hamburg+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Envie de voyager entre femmes ? Charlotte et moi organisons une aventure en Turquie en avril : Istanbul, Cappadoce… et beaucoup de douceur. Toutes les infos dans l'épisode ✨Adresse email pour participer : kelly.barichello@gmail.com

We are back in the studio with Cocktales Chardonnay in our glasses and a lot on our hearts.This week Kiki and Medinah catch you up on everything from Hedonism in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa to one of the wildest Weird Sex stories we have had in a minute. Kiki shares how the resort staff has been impacted, why she is turning her suitcase into a donation bin, and how you can help if you feel called to give. Medinah talks about Paradise & Vibe's Traveler's Resort family, the fundraiser in Jamaica and why natural disasters hit different when you know the people affected.We also get into robot taxis glitching in Atlanta, Kiki's fever app mock trial experience where the audience decides who is guilty in an AI car accident, and Medinah's grown woman announcements, including her holiday tablescaping class with her interior designer and a full wellness retreat in Istanbul, Turkey.A listener writes in about an ER trauma case where a woman comes in after being hit by a car, gets scanned head to toe, and the entire team discovers a plug sitting pretty on the CT. From toys to MRIs and lying about metal in your body, we take it there.Then the episode takes a tender turn. Medinah opens up about putting her dog Shai down, what led up to that heartbreaking vet visit, the costs, the process and the grief of coming home to an empty hallway, a leash in the car and a quiet house after more than a decade with her best friend. She reflects on a long season of letting go, trusting God, and learning healthier coping mechanisms than she had when she first got Chi.Kiki shares her own life updates too, including a Leo and Teyana Taylor film premiere, more thoughts on AI car trials, using the Fever app to find things to do, and why Atlanta actually has plenty of food and fun if you stop following only the “lit” IG spots. The ladies swap date recommendations like Midtown Social's R&B Bingo, Cirque du Soleil, museums, sushi classes and even ballroom dancing.They close with some real talk about how podcasts and creator work are actually funded, why your subscription, reviews and shares really matter, and how you can support CockTales without going broke in this economy. Plus, Medinah invites listeners to join her for a Meals on Wheels Atlanta volunteer day and reminds anyone struggling that there are resources and community waiting.If you have ever loved a pet like a family member, felt stuck in grief, or just needed a reminder that you can cry and still get cute for a date and a concert, this episode is for you.Interested in being a guest?  Please contact addie@cocktalespod.com and include your information, what makes you an interesting guest, and any relavant links!For all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsVisit 3rdplanetproducts.com CODE COCKTALES 20 and use code cocktales20 for a discount + free shipping!Promo Code for 20% off a ticket: TABLESCAPE2025WINE & DESIGNhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-design-hosted-by-brian-christion-madinah-monroe-112225-tickets-1857609192099?aff=oddtdtcreatorVOLUNTEER WITH MEDINAH 11/20https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKwE0pjsr38uX9qlRvCJOdHDxJqey1qAxE4vXBIMNLrYr_Bg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101308055207483565674Contact Us! Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCocktales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comWeird : weirdsex@cocktalespod.comLive Show Sponsorship: sales@cocktalespod.comGuest Request/ General Inquiries info@cocktalespod.comGet your Vesper2https://www.lovecrave.com/products/vesper2/?aop=cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card GamePurchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's  Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel with Kiki! We're going to Curacao March 19-23. Tickets will be live soon, email info@kikisaidso.com with subject "Trip" to receive a reminder when the trip goes live.Travel With Medinah! https://linktr.ee/MedinahMonroePurchase Medinah's Coffee Mug! www.medinahmonroe.comInterested in sponsoring? Contact sales@cocktalespod.com today!VOLUNTEER WITH MEDINAHContact Us! Advice: advice@cocktalespod.comCocktales: cocktales@cocktalespod.comWeird Sex: weirdsex@cocktalespod.comLive Show Sponsorship: sales@cocktalespod.comGuest Request/ General Inquiries info@cocktalespod.comLooking for a new podcast home or event space?  Use our referal link and book on PeerSpace.  This space is available there: www.peerspace.com/claim/gr-PPJGdRwxzlJDGGet your Vesper2https://www.lovecrave.com/products/vesper2/?aop=cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card GamePurchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's  Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-dirty-discussions--2818687/support.

781,094 views Streamed live on Nov 11, 2025 #mіndіch #pokrovsk #nabu#arestovych #rustle #zelensky #putin #trumpStarlink fundraising for the 43rd separate separate brigade. Link under Original stream: https://youtu.be/I8dfNJLK6C4

Istanbul is home to some great filmmakers trying to speak truth to power... in a country where the power is less and less willing to let them. Host Rico Gagliano talks with two of the best — Emin Alper (BURNING) and Özcan Alper (AUTUMN) — about making art with a censor over your shoulder. He also takes a tour of Istanbul's historic cinemas... and is there to witness a dark day in Turkish politics.Part travelogue, part deep-dive storytelling, the latest season sees host Rico Gagliano jet off to Ireland, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Los Angeles and Istanbul, to learn about their cultures through the lens of cinema. Season 8's guests include actors Gael García Bernal (AMORES PERROS) and Fiona Shaw (HOT MILK), writer/directors Rich Peppiatt (KNEECAP), Evan Goldberg (THE STUDIO) and Halina Reijn (BABYGIRL), producer Ed Guiney (POOR THINGS), production designer Eugenio Caballero (ROMA) and a host of other filmmakers, programmers, academics, cinema owners, critics, tour guides, and festival directors.CROSSING THE BRIDGE – THE SOUND OF ISTANBUL is now streaming on MUBI worldwide. CROSSING is now streaming in the US, Canada, Latin America, Germany and Turkey. To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

One of the world's most advanced aircraft carriers has arrived in the waters off Latin America as President Donald Trump ramps up the US naval presence in the Caribbean Sea. He says the US military is firing on drug traffickers. So why does Venezuela say he's trying to bring down its government? Also: California Governor Gavin Newsom is at COP30, to present his own vision of US climate policy. The mayor of Istanbul faces 2,000 years in prison over charges that his supporters say are politically motivated. And we look at the Israeli bill which would impose the death penalty on people convicted of terrorism. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

It's the late 16th century and the Ottoman Empire is continuing to advance across the eastern Mediterranean. In Istanbul, the Ottomans have begun ratifying ambassadorships and trade deals with the English crown. And in the middle of this comes a crew of the most sunburned Barbary Pirates you've ever met, hell-bent on plundering any ship they can find before they high-tail it back to...England? Get the whole episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143253364 We have new merch available in our store! www.llbdpodcast.com

I just went on an INCREDIBLE trip to South Africa … so naturally, I have to tell you about it! Earlier this year, a past client invited me to speak at her first retreat in Cape Town, which to me was an enormous opportunity to visit a continent I'd never been to before.  So my husband and I made an adventure of it. We stopped in Istanbul on the way, visited friends, saw the most majestic and dangerous animals on the planet, and witnessed economic divides that I can't stop thinking about. I don't always share about my travels on this podcast, but this excursion was special, with moments that moved me to tears (feeding baby elephants), moments where I feared for my life (getting bitten by a poisonous spider), and moments that inspired huge perspective shifts about the kind of privilege so many of us are born into. It's so cool to see where the world takes you when you go all-out on your purpose – because this trip would not have been possible if it weren't for my entrepreneurial calling! I hope this episode offers a little inspiration to step outside your comfort zone and go on an adventure yourself.    IN THIS EPISODE: The electrifying reality of a South African safari: up-close encounters with the Big Five, charging rhinos, lion sightings, and the spiritual sign that moved me to tears What it's like getting bitten by a mystery African spider while going to the bathroom and facing the most deadly snake in the world on a casual walk Eye-opening lessons from post-apartheid South Africa, and how understanding privilege, opportunity and the birth lottery can change your perspective forever How following your entrepreneurial vision and purpose can unlock experiences you never dreamed of   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED If you know you're meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with their bigger dreams), be sure to get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free empowerment coach, mindset coach, success coach, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis practitioner when applications open. Check out Euphoric the Club, the premier club for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them) where you can get access to all my alcohol-free programs and methodology, coaching, and trainings for only $62.  Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

In a move that no one could have seen coming a year ago, President Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa - formerly on Washington's list of wanted terrorists - at the White House this week. Thanos Davelis is joined by Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and expert on the Middle East, as we look into al-Sharaa's transformation and the message this meeting sends about US priorities in the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Syria's President Meets Trump at White House for First TimeSyria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meetingPivotal U.S. Summit Could Help Mend a Fractured SyriaPower link's European shieldTurkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayor

Migrationsanalyse der EU-Kommission - Diskussionen um die Verteilung von Migranten und Migrantinnen auf EU-Mitgliedsländer, Urteil: KI-Systeme müssen für die Verwendung von Liedtexten Lizenzgebühren zahlen, Google investiert mehr als fünf Milliarden Euro in KI-Rechenzentren in Deutschland, Große Schwachstellen in der Datensicherheit vor allem bei kleineren deutschen Firmen, Festnahme: Mutmaßlicher "Reichsbürger" rief im Darknet zu Attentaten auf Politiker auf, Türkische Staatsanwaltschaft fordert mehr als 2.000 Jahre Gefängnis für abgesetzten Bürgermeister von Istanbul, Im Irak wird ein neues Parlament gewählt, Offizieller Karnevalsbeginn um 11:11 Uhr, Gipfelkreuz der Zugspitze zur Restaurierung im Tal abmontiert, Das Wetter Korrektur: Diese Sendung wurde nachträglich bearbeitet.

Send us a textIn this heartwarming and humorous episode of the Jacqui Just Chatter podcast, Jacqui highlights two captivating non-fiction stories: Lisa Morrow's vivid tale of shopping for a wedding dress in Istanbul from her book 'Exploring Turkish Landscapes', and Susan Rashid Horn's comical adventure navigating a Mexican market.  Info/links from guestLisa Morrowwww.insideoutinistanbul.comhttps://www.facebook.com/InsideOutInIstanbul@IOIILisaMorrow@goreme1990.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/insideoutinistanbul/ Do you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.www.JacquiLents.comFB: Jacqui Lents AuthorIG: @JacquiLentsYouTube: @JacquiLents Music used for this episode includes –Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu EspinalfoundAlways – Nesrality

On last week’s podcast, I discussed my deportation from Egypt to Istanbul. This week we continue in Turkey, visiting the Seven Churches of Revelation. Today's show begins with a look at modern-day Laodicea, and a short talk I gave yesterday in the heart of old Ephesus. Unbeaten: My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China - Unbeaten.vip Pray for China (Nov 10-16): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-nov-10-16-2025 The second half of the show is a detailed look at this week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities, with a number of stories and details along the way, including my first night alone on the streets of China (Alien China), being confronted by the police during a casual lunch (CCP Warnings), and China's border with North Korea (NK Spy Balloons). Two North Korea Stories: https://www.dw.com/en/north-korean-man-makes-rare-direct-land-crossing-to-south/a-73150358 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/balloon-propaganda-campaign-korea Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us!

Welcome to this episode of the “Prison Pulpit”. I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today from Ephesus in Turkey! Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me anytime @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our strategic prayer and missions projects or to get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind everyone to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them”). I’ve done this by sharing (imprisoned) Pastor Wang Yi’s writings in China. But since we have nothing of his written from WITHIN prison walls, I’ve turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice, or reminders, or sermons, literally from prison. But Pastor Wang Yi was the reason why I started the Prison Pulpit series to begin with. And in December, as the anniversary of his arrest approaches, we will go back over much of what was written during that tumultuous time in late 2018. But since I’m literally in Ephesus right now, I want us to hear from another prison pulpit, specifically the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians: Eph 3:14-20: For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith--that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Eph 6:18-20: praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ejected from Egypt Today I also want to continue meditating on what I experienced in Egypt this past weekend. My 10+ hour ordeal happened in 7 stages (which included much standing, sitting, drinking (h20), and smoking (them): Detained at Customs for backpack search and (relaxed) interrogation. Hopeful. (Midnight-2am) “Led” through the creepy corridors of the airport, then left in the hallway. Flight booked. (2-3am) Moved to the office of a “senior” officer doing unrelated paperwork. Awaiting deportation (3-4am) Led by multiple new officers through the airport to the departure gate. Waiting. Waiting. (4-5am) Board flight (passport to staff), told I’d be met by security in Istanbul. Worried. In the air. (5-9am) Last to deplane. Escorted to terminal by security. Told to wait. Still worried what’s next. (9-10am) Told that they were waiting for more info from Egypt (yikes), but plans changed. Free! (1015am) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures), check out our website (PrayGiveGo.us) and email anytime @ (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

On Today's Episode – We start off talking government shutdown. My oh my how the Left loves to lie about WHY the shutdown has lagged on so long. Lies, lies, and more lies – let's get a few of them from across the aisle to come to their senses and get this moving. We move to looting, and the tik tok threats looming for Nov. 3rd. We then meet out guest Craig Rucker (bio below). We cover many topics related to power / EV mandates / Wind Power etc. Tune in for all the Fun Craig Rucker is a co-founder of CFACT and currently serves as its president. Widely heralded as a leader in the free market environmental, think tank community in Washington, D.C., Rucker is a frequent guest on radio talk shows, written extensively in numerous publications, and has appeared in such media outlets as Fox News, OANN, Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Hill, among many others.Rucker is also the co-producer of the award-winning film Climate Hustle, which was the #1 box-office film in America during its one night showing in 2016, as well as the acclaimed Climate Hustle 2 staring Hollywood actor Kevin Sorbo released in 2020. As an accredited observer to the United Nations, Rucker has also led CFACT delegations to some 30 major UN conferences, including those in Copenhagen, Istanbul, Kyoto, Bonn, Marrakesh, Rio de Janeiro, and Warsaw, to name a few.https://www.cfact.org/2025/09/25/transportation-dept-takes-more-wind-out-of-offshore-wind/ https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2025/10/28/now-he-tells-us-bill-gates-backflips-and-says-climate-change-no-threat-to-humanity-after-all/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.