Podcasts about Kabul

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Ibraheem Bahiss, Crisis Group's Afghanistan expert based in Kabul, to assess where the country stands nearly five years after the Taliban's return to power. They discuss the improved security across much of Afghanistan, even as many remain uncertain about the durability of Taliban rule. They examine the Taliban's sweeping restrictions on women's and girls' rights, particularly education, work and public life, and how these have undercut efforts to normalise relations abroad. They also look at the poppy ban and how it has affected rural livelihoods and the drug trade and how the Taliban now generate revenue. They then turn to the sharply deteriorating relations with Pakistan over Islamabad's accusations that the Taliban are sheltering militants conducting cross-border attacks, and the uncertain prospects for talks between Kabul and Islamabad. Finally, they discuss the Taliban's engagement with regional powers and their recent outreach to Europe and where the country is headed under their rule.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more, check out our Afghanistan page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer on how to make electric vehicles more affordable. Then: journalist and author Lyse Doucet discusses her debut book, ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’, and we meet Thai musician Notep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyse Doucet, Canadian journalist and the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, takes us inside the Intercontinental Hotel in her new book: The Finest Hotel in Kabul, A People's History of Afghanistan. The hotel is an Afghan landmark that has seen every chapter in the country's history, and so has its staff. She explains why their stories matter, what they teach us about the country — and how she hopes these kinds of narratives can help the rest of the world care about Afghanistan, when it's faded from the news headlines.

In this episode, James interviews retired U. S. Navy Admiral William Fallon, former commander of U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), about his recently published book Decisions, Discord, and Diplomacy: From Cairo to Kabul." In the interview, Fallon gives an overview of U. S. involvement in the Middle East from the 1980s to the present, including on his own involvement in actions that include the Lebanese Civil War, Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Provide Comfort, the 9/11 attacks on the U. S., and the subsequent U. S. wars against Iraq and Afghanistan. Fallon concludes with his own reflections on America's military campaigns in this volatile corner of the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harriet Logan is a multi-award winning photographer who spent the first half of her career working on international assignments in places such as Sudan, Angola, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Somalia for a range of international newspapers and magazines. She subsequently turned her attention to working commercially on advertising campaigns for various big brand clients, including The Pictet Group and Canon, alongside some of the worlds largest advertising agencies. Today she curates the Incite Project, an issue driven collection of photographs broadly based around the subject of world events and conflict. Harriet is also the executive director of The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant which has run for over 30 years and which she won in 1992. The grant has a mission to support young and emerging Photojournalists. She co-parents 4 boys with her husband Mark, an owl, a peregrine falcon, three dogs, a dressage horse, and a bunch of sheep, cows, chickens and pigs. On episode 284, Harriet discusses, among other things: Her journey into photojournalism from art college in the USA Her early project on an Aids patient, with whom she became close Beginners luck at the Poll tax riots in London in 1990 Ending up in southern Sudan…and then Somalia Winning the The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant and how it changed everything The reality of being a female photojournalist in the 90's An example of the danger of inadvertantly fucking over your subject He story about victims of rape in Kosovo during the Balkans conflict Being sent to Afghanistan for the first time by The Sunday Times… …And returning four years later to find the women and girls she had photographed there A close call on the road from Kabul to Jalalabad Motherhood, falling out of love with being a photographer, and the decision to quit photojournalism Becoming the Executive Director of the The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant The new Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence How The Incite Project came about and how she defines what it is The fundamental strangeness of having graphic and disturbing photojounalism framed on your walls Referenced: Eugene Richards, Exploding Into Life Don McCullin Les Wilson Len Greener Josef Koudelka Cartier Bresson Robert Capa W. Eugene Smith Colorific Aidan Sullivan Tom Stoddart Michael Rand Jillian Edelstein Simon Norfolk Jenny Matthews Jeremy Clarkson AA Gill Mark Hix Tristran Lund Giles Duley, Legacy of War Foundation Laura Pannack Omar Ashtawey Trevor Paglen Richard Mosse Ed Burtynsky Luke Delahey Ed Clarke Network Photographers Simon Roberts Matt Black Lorenzo Meloni Chris Donovan Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £4 per month. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides. Follow me on Instagram here. Need a new website? I will build you one with Squarespace. Details here.

Encore Episode. She's the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, a great storyteller and a proud Canadian. Lyse Doucet has her first book out, and it's the story of Afghanistan, the country where she's been going to off and on since 1988. Covering that country has spanned her remarkable career. Her book is called "The Finest Hotel in Kabul." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dünya Alem programında İslam Özkan'ın konuğu olan Esat Arslan, günümüzün en tartışmalı konularını tartışıyor. Din ve bilim ilişkisi, evrim teorisi, İslam'da evrim tartışmaları, tanrı inancı, ateizm, deizm ve kötülük problemi üzerine değerlendirmelerde bulunan Arslan, modern dünyanın yaşadığı inanç ve anlam krizini farklı bir perspektiften ele alıyor. Programda evrim teorisinin İslam düşüncesiyle uyumu, İbn-i Rüşd'den Kant'a uzanan felsefi tartışmalar, modern bilimin açıklayamadığı sorular ve Tanrı inancının akılla ilişkisi detaylı şekilde inceleniyor. Ayrıca Gazze örneği üzerinden kötülük problemi ve insanlığın karşı karşıya olduğu ahlaki sorular da kapsamlı biçimde değerlendiriliyor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxaHgfTbzvIAuthor Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote "The Library Bus" to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn.It is still dark in Kabul, Afghanistan when the library bus rumbles out of the city. There are no bus seats—instead there are chairs and tables and shelves of books. And there are no passengers—instead there is Pari, who is nervously starting her first day as Mama's library helper. Pari stands tall to hand out notebooks and pencils at the villages and the refugee camp, but she feels intimidated. The girls they visit are learning to write English from Mama. Pari can't even read or write in Farsi yet. But next year she will go to school and learn all there is to know. And she is so lucky. Not long ago, Mama tells her, girls were not allowed to read at all.Award-winning illustrator Gabrielle Grimard's pensive and captivating art transports the reader to Afghanistan in the time after the Taliban's first regime. Her rich landscapes and compelling characters celebrate literacy, ingenuity, and the strength of women and girls demanding a future for themselves.

Georgina Godwin sits down with the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize for fiction and non-fiction, Virginia Evans for The Correspondent and Lyse Doucet for The Finest Hotel in Kabul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Os invitamos a un viaje por las 10 rutas más peligrosas del mundo. Normalmente dedicamos nuestro tiempo a desgranar la ingeniería de los motores, la aerodinámica de los grandes deportivos o las técnicas de conducción de los pilotos más laureados. Pero hoy, vamos a centrar nuestra atención en el escenario: la carretera. Porque a veces, el asfalto no es un aliado, sino una trampa mortal diseñada por la geografía, el clima o la pura desidia humana. El ser humano lleva siglos intentando domar el planeta, pero existen lugares donde la naturaleza sigue teniendo la última palabra. En este video, realizamos un recorrido exhaustivo por los puntos negros del mapamundi. No hablamos de simples baches, sino de trayectos donde el error se paga con un viaje a la eternidad. 1. El Paso de Stelvio, Italia: El desafío de los Alpes Construido en 1820 por el Imperio Austríaco, el Passo dello Stelvio es un icono para cualquier "petrolhead". Sin embargo, sus 48 "tornanti" o curvas de herradura en la cara norte son una prueba de fuego para los frenos y la concentración. Con pendientes que alcanzan el 11%, el peligro aquí reside en el exceso de confianza y la fatiga mecánica. 2. Carretera de Guoliang, China: Tallada a mano La historia de Guoliang es la de la desesperación convertida en ingeniería rudimentaria. Trece aldeanos excavaron en 1972 un túnel de 1.200 metros usando solo martillos y cinceles. Sus "ventanas" abiertas al abismo ofrecen vistas espectaculares pero aterradoras. 3. Autopista Dalton, Alaska: El infierno helado Conocida por la serie "Camioneros del Hielo", la James W. Dalton Highway son 666 kilómetros de aislamiento extremo. Aquí la amenaza no es el precipicio, sino la hipotermia a -40°C y la falta absoluta de servicios. En esta ruta, los camiones tienen prioridad absoluta; sus nubes de polvo y piedras rompen parabrisas y la ayuda puede tardar días en llegar. Es la carretera con la menor tasa de supervivencia. 4. Autopista de Karakórum: La octava maravilla Conectando Pakistán con China a más de 4.600 metros de altitud, esta ruta sigue la antigua Ruta de la Seda. Durante su construcción murieron más de mil trabajadores.. Además, el mal de altura merma los reflejos del conductor en el peor escenario posible. 5. El Camino a las Yungas, Bolivia: La ruta de los abismos Durante años fue titulada como la carretera más peligrosa del mundo. Este trayecto desciende desde los 4.650 metros hasta la selva amazónica en solo 80 kilómetros. Lo que la hace única es que se conduce por la izquierda para que el conductor vea el borde del precipicio bajo su rueda. Niebla, cascadas que caen sobre la calzada y la ausencia total de vallas de seguridad la convirtieron en una trampa que llegó a cobrarse 300 vidas al año. 6. Commonwealth Avenue, Filipinas: Caos urbano No todo el peligro está en la montaña. Esta avenida en Ciudad Quezón es apodada la "Killer Highway". A pesar de tener hasta 18 carriles de ancho, la falta de disciplina es total. Autobuses compitiendo entre sí, peatones cruzando por donde pueden y motocicletas zigzagueando crean un caos donde se registran hasta cinco accidentes graves al día. 7. Carretera de Jalalabad a Kabul, Afganistán: Tensión extrema Un trayecto que atraviesa territorio hostil en el cañón del río Kabul. La combinación de conductores temerarios que ignoran cualquier norma de tráfico, el pésimo estado del firme por los conflictos bélicos y la amenaza de ataques insurgentes la convierte en la ruta más estresante de Asia Central. Es una zona de guerra vial donde ya se ha dejado de contar el número de víctimas anuales. 8. Autopista de Hina, India: Techos de roca Atravesando Himachal Pradesh, esta ruta es famosa por sus tramos de "media herradura", donde la carretera está literalmente excavada en la pared del acantilado, dejando una visera de roca sobre el techo del vehículo. En época de monzones, el terreno se vuelve sumamente frágil y los desprendimientos de rocas del tamaño de un coche son habituales, mientras se comparte un espacio de apenas tres metros con camiones de carga. 9. Atlantic Ocean Road, Noruega: El mar contra el asfalto Inaugurada a finales de los 80, esta joya arquitectónica conecta islotes mediante puentes imposibles. El peligro aquí es el Atlántico Norte. Durante los temporales, las olas rompen directamente contra la calzada y las ráfagas de viento pueden desplazar lateralmente a los vehículos. Es una pesadilla de visibilidad cero y asfalto deslizante donde el océano intenta reclamar su espacio sobre el hombre. 10. BR-116, Brasil: La Rodovia da Morte Terminamos en el eje norte-sur de Brasil. El tramo de la "Serra do Cafezal" es infame por su altísima siniestralidad. No hay grandes abismos, pero sí una fatiga extrema de los conductores de camiones, niebla cerrada, pendientes pronunciadas y una alta tasa de criminalidad.

**Funding the Enemy: The Shocking Continuity of U.S. Cash Infusions to Iran and the Taliban** In this hard-hitting segment, the hosts expose a deeply troubling pattern within American foreign policy: the continuous funding of hostile regimes and designated terror groups. The monologue begins by tearing into the Trump administration's newly proposed maritime framework with Iran, drawing explicit, unfavorable parallels to Barack Obama's 2015 JCPOA. Labeling the deal a "disastrous" mistake and a cash-for-nothing transfer, the commentary highlights how temporary sanctions relief allows Tehran to cash in on billions of dollars in backed-up oil reserves. Despite Iran's record of over thirty red-line violations and constant ceasefire strikes, the U.S. receives only a vague "framework" to have a conversation about enriched uranium stockpiles. Shifting focus from the Middle East to Afghanistan, the commentary dives into an equally stunning revelation regarding the Taliban. Despite a 20-year war that cost $2.3 trillion and claimed 2,456 American lives, the U.S. government continues to send $40 million a week to Afghanistan. The host calls out Senate Majority Leader John Thune for blocking a vote on the House-passed "Defund the Taliban Act," accusing him of outright lying on the record about his awareness of the bill. Citing warnings from intelligence analysts, the segment details how the Taliban is currently protecting reconstituted Al-Qaeda and ISIS terror camps. Whether through sanctions relief to Iran or direct financial aid to Kabul, the host delivers a scathing indictment of a system where foreign adversaries are built up "brick by brick" at the direct expense of American service members. The episode wraps up with a lighter look at domestic business news, touching on the massive financial buzz surrounding a SpaceX IPO. Iran deal, Sanctions relief, JCPOA, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Taliban, Defund the Taliban Act, John Thune, Tim Burchett, Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, SpaceX, Elon Musk

Nearly five years ago, the Taliban seized control of Kabul and imposed Sharia law in Afghanistan. The women's cycling team, which was due to take part in international competitions, found itself more threatened than ever before. An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle the professional cyclists out of the country in complete secrecy. Reporters Matteo Born and Alain Rimbert look back at this incredible operation.

What happens when you spend more than two decades helping organizations communicate, investigate, and build trust across the globe? In this episode of Truth Be Told, Dave Thompson, CFI sits down with WZ Vice President of International, Chris Norris, CFI to explore what he's learned from working in more than 45 countries and traveling to over 80. From living in the UK to teaching investigators in Afghanistan, Korea, Brazil, and beyond, Chris shares the cultural lessons, communication mistakes, and relationship-building strategies that have shaped his career. The conversation dives into the surprising differences—and remarkable similarities—between people around the world. Chris discusses how curiosity, humility, and adaptability can help anyone build stronger relationships, whether they're leading an international team, conducting an interview, or simply connecting with people from different backgrounds. Along the way, he shares memorable stories about cultural misunderstandings, translating investigative training across languages, and why some of the most important communication lessons have nothing to do with words at all. Learn more about WZ's International presence! Truths: People are more alike than different. Whether you're in London, Seoul, Kabul, or Chicago, the fundamental challenges of communication, trust, and information gathering remain remarkably consistent. Cultural differences matter, but human nature is universal. Curiosity is a communication superpower. The most effective communicators don't assume—they ask. Chris shares how approaching new cultures with humility, patience, and a willingness to learn opens doors that expertise alone cannot. Adaptation builds credibility. From language choices and email etiquette to dress and behavior, small adjustments can make a big difference in building rapport and trust across cultures. Adaptation isn't about changing who you are—it's about showing respect for the people you're trying to connect with. Don't mistake difference for resistance. What looks like disengagement, disrespect, or reluctance in one culture may actually be a sign of respect in another. Effective communicators learn to challenge their assumptions before drawing conclusions. Open-mindedness is the foundation of growth. Chris's message to every class is simple: "Be open-minded, and we'll learn something together." Whether you're leading a team, conducting an interview, or traveling abroad, growth begins when you're willing to see the world through someone else's perspective.  

Kabul har falt. Taliban har tatt kontroll over landet. Utenfor flyplassen er det kaotisk, dramatisk og uoversiktlig. På feltsykehuset inne på flyplassen må de norske soldatene forholde seg til skadde, små barn som har kommet bort fra foreldrene sine og en evakueringsdato som nærmer seg.(Dette er et gjenhør med Historien om Afghanistan som ble publisert i 2021). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tora Bora fjellene er et perfekt skjulested for Osama Bin Laden. I kjølvannet av jakten på Bin Laden, som ble lang og seig, kom de norske konvensjonelle styrkene til Afghanistan. Hvordan er det å bli skutt? Hvordan høres det ut? Hva tenker man? Hallgeir Michaelsen forteller om hvordan et vanlig oppdrag i områdene rundt Kabul forandret livet hans. (Dette er et gjenhør med Historien om Afghanistan som ble publisert i 2021) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning Australian documentary photographer Stephen DuPont joins Greg to talk about four decades shooting conflict on film, his close call with a suicide bomber in Kabul, the unreleased Tim Page Vietnam archive he spent a year editing, and why he believes truth in photography is under greater threat now than at any point in his career.Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).### Show Notes:- Stephen DuPont — https://www.stephendupont.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenmdupont/?hl=en-gb- W. Eugene Smith Grant — humanitarian photography grant awarded to Stephen; https://www.smithfund.org/recipients/2007-stephen-dupont- Robert Capa Gold Medal — citation awarded to Stephen; https://opcofamerica.org/Awardarchive/robert-capa-gold-medal-2005/- Stephen Dupont Scrapbooks: https://www.stephendupont.com/fucked-up-fotos- Frank Ockenfels Scrapbooks: https://fwo3.com/Book---Volume-3-/1- Pentax K1000 — Stephen's first camera: https://thenoisyshutter.com/2022/08/20/classic-camera-review-pentax-k1000/- Tim Page — late conflict photographer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Page_(photographer))- Tim Page Vietnam book: https://www.stephendupont.com/blog/2020/7/1/nam-contact-by-tim-page- "Page After Page" by Tim Page — Page's autobiography; out of print: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Page-After-Tim-Paladin/32208238270/bd- "Unreasonable Behaviour" by Don McCullin — autobiography: https://amzn.to/3Q74hVu- Philip Blenkinsop: https://www.philipblenkinsop.com/- Small Voices Podcast with Philip Blenkinsop: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/275-philip-blenkinsop/id1039540784?i=1000749205415&l=vi- Catherine Leroy — French conflict photographer in Vietnam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Leroy- Cathy Leroy documentary - Jacques Menasch film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DhZH-5xGAw- "Two of the Missing" by Perry Deane Young — book about Sean Flynn and Dana Stone; out of print: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/two-of-the-missing-book-perry-deane-young-9780981628097?sku=GOR004271004&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19591730531Desert Island Camera: Leica MP: https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/cameras/m/mp-black-lacquered?srsltid=AfmBOoqmzaXjDmwRvNKoKlqhe6XXfZrcaYPimNkht3vr6QqoDo63I-SZDesert island photo book - Josef Koudelka, "Exiles": https://amzn.to/436NQvh

Brought to you by UP! The Bank That's Got Young Aussies' Backs...Oliver Percovich is a skater from Melbourne, Australia, who founded Skateistan, a hugely successful not-for-profit that started in Kabul, Afghanistan, before spreading throughout the Middle East and all over the world. Follow Skateistan and contribute to their cause by visiting their website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The recording I worked with was from a Ka Faroshi carpet store in Kabul. This consisted of several people chatting in a carpet shop in some language/dialect of Afghanistan. I do not speak the language so picked part of a conversation spoken between 3 men with different pitched voices. I have no idea what they are saying. I hope it's not rude. "I formed a repeating pattern of this phrase transformed using comb filtering. Modified sounds of carpet tape and other physical sounds were interjected to add drama. Allusions to hiding in caves could be inferred. The piece ends with an evol treatment of the modified crackling sound."Kabul carpet store reimagined by Alison Beattie.

"Ambience sounds inside a carpet store in Kabul's famous Ka Faroshi market, people talking in the dampened acoustics of the carpets, shielded from a very busy market outside. Post 45 years of disastrous war. This recording is part of the HEYR project, presenting 3-dimensional soundscapes from special locations, connected to special events. Find out more by visiting https://www.heyr.no."Recorded by Anders Vinjar in 2025.

Rocky Mountain UFO Podcast Episode 154: Breaking the PERSUE Files – Physics, Meta-Data, and Dark Money Episode Description: The Pentagon just dropped Release O2 of the PERSUE files (Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters), and we are bypassing the PR spin to look directly at the raw telemetry. In this episode, we break down over 50 newly declassified videos and audio logs from the May 2026 Department of Defense data dump. From hypersonic spheres in Syria to the transmedium craft over the Persian Gulf that defy fluid dynamics, the mechanics of these objects are breaking standard physics models. We also pull back the curtain on the intense bureaucratic civil war happening right now in Washington. Why did the GAO deploy specialized investigators to unearth hidden data at Nellis Air Force Base? And are the shocking allegations true that a rogue Title 50 agency is wiretapping the ODNI to keep UAP technology a secret? Grab your headphones—we're shifting from the fringe realm of conspiracy into a very strange, undeniable new reality. What's Inside This Episode? The Syria & Kabul Telemetry: A deep dive into the 2021 Syria drone footage and the 2017 Kabul "cigar-shaped" object. We explore why an instantaneous acceleration curve utterly collapses the conventional drone hypothesis and how solid-state electronics would liquefy under thousands of G-forces. The Transmedium Paradox: Analyzing the 2022 Iran video over the Persian Gulf. Why entering the ocean at high speeds without a supercavitation wake or structural shearing completely fractures modern aerospace and naval engineering principles. The "Sensor Baseline" Proof: Why the declassified 2023 Lake Huron civilian balloon shootdown proves that military targeting pods (ATFLIR) are working flawlessly and are not registering software glitches or camera artifacts. The Historical Coordinates: Unpacking the Sandia Base files (1948–1949) and the 1973 Soviet Sary-Shagan reports. We look at the chilling link between copper-shedding green fireballs and human nuclear weapon infrastructure. The Alien Girls vs. The Pentagon: Inside the aggressive Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit weaponizing bureaucratic clearance to pierce unacknowledged Special Access Programs (SAPs). The Ultimate Deep State Espionage: Unpacking the unconstitutional allegations of domestic spying, phone wiretapping, and intimidation targeting UAP whistleblowers and congressional inquiries. Key Takeaways & Timestamps [00:00 - 05:15] The 2026 PERSUE Dump We look into the massive database uploaded to war.gov/ufo and separate the social media noise on X from raw military sensor data. [05:16 - 12:45] Breaking Newton's Third Law Why perfectly smooth metallic spheres maintaining high-speed tactical maneuvers over the ocean cannot possess standard chemical or electric propulsion. [12:46 - 22:10] The Space Snooping Baseline Separating cosmic eye anomalies like Cherenkov radiation or frozen ice crystals from hard radar-tracked bogeys caught by Gemini 7 and Apollo missions. [22:11 - 31:40] The Metadata Embargo & The Galileo Project How the Department of Defense is protecting sensor capabilities by blacking out laser rangefinder numbers, and how Dr. Avi Loeb's Harvard initiative is using parallax triangulation to fight back. [31:41 - End] The Apex Predator Theory Why a trillion-dollar military apparatus risks a constitutional crisis to avoid admitting to the public that they have completely lost air superiority. Episode Links & Resources Official Data Portal: Check out the raw files yourself at War.gov UAP Portal Free eBook based on this episode: https://books.brightlearn.ai/PERSUE-Files-The-Pentagons-Hidden-Physics-Breaking-4163ccf94-en/index.html Free Resource: Visit our website to download our FREE UFO eBook of the week at Rocky Mountain UFO

EPISODE 716 - Richard DeVeau - In Plain Sight - In Washington, nothing is what it seemsIn this engaging return visit to the show, author Richard DeVeau discusses his new thriller In Plain Sight, the second installment in his Eve Tanzi series following the debut Lights Out. Living in Batavia, Illinois—a suburb along the Fox River west of Chicago—he shares how his brother's lighthouse refurbishment on Cape Cod sparked the idea for Lights Out. Intrigued by lighthouses as historic guides with foghorns offering comfort to sailors, DeVeau flipped the concept: what if someone weaponized them for evil? His antagonist launches missiles from real lighthouses in Boston and Maryland, subverting their heritage in a tale of domestic terrorism known as the Greater Boston Massacre.DeVeau explains how In Plain Sight stands alone while advancing the series. Picking up after the first book's tragedy, protagonist Eve Tanzi—a tough Special Forces operative, CIA agent, and artist—works directly with the president from a D.C. apartment to unmask remaining cabal members: a senator, judge, and presidential insider. She recruits a trusted Afghanistan comrade—described as Einstein in Arnold Schwarzenegger's body—for brains, brawn, and budding romance, amid fresh conspiracies threatening national control. Each book builds momentum for readers jumping in mid-series, with key backstory woven in naturally.Drawing from his New England roots, World War II comic fascination, and French Canadian heritage (echoed in Eve's Quebec ancestor), DeVeau revels in research via books like Modern War in Ancient Land and firsthand accounts. He compares writing to his 35-year fine art painting career: both involve dialoguing with the work, solving problems, and immersion. Sensory details, especially smell's memory power (burning tires in Kabul, his grandmother's tourtière pie), enrich scenes. Dialogue flows naturally from eavesdropping at gallery openings and ad copywriting experience, avoiding stiff "writing-speak"—a tip reinforced by reading screenplays like early drafts of Roxanne.DeVeau aims for a book-a-year rhythm, planning the third by summer. He credits early readers like his Harvard-educated pastor friend for developmental edits sharpening Eve's reactions, and highlights her warrior-artist balance as an ancient archetype adding depth. His early ebook involvement—crafting ads for Stephen King's 2000 novella Riding the Bullet, which crashed servers with 500,000 downloads—foreshadowed the digital revolution.Books are available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Ingram distributors; local signings continue at his nearby store. Visit richarddeveau.com for updates.Key takeaway: Lighthouses symbolize guidance, but DeVeau shows how flipping familiar icons fuels thrilling stories—write what you love, research deeply, and let process mirror your passions for authentic, immersive tales.https://richarddeveau.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Returning guest Marina LeGree, Executive Director of Ascend Athletics, is always a delight to have on The Dark Zone. In this episode, we discuss her introduction to adventure racing, the parallels between Ascend and AR, and how her family is again returning to The Maine Summer Adventure Race. LeGree founded Ascend Athletics in Afghanistan in 2015 — taking girls into the mountains to teach navigation skills, rope work, and what it feels like to be part of a team. The Taliban shut that down in 2021. Ascend pivoted to Pakistan, and helped to resettle 134 Afghan alumni across three continents. The work of Ascend, in the face of incredible challenges, didn't stop. Marina and her team kept moving forward. It is easy to see the strong connection between Ascend and AR culture. There is always difficult terrain to traverse, the need for good navigation, and genuine teamwork. The Afghan alumni who made it out of Kabul in 2021 are now leading Ascend's Hike for Her events in Dublin, North Carolina, and around the world. One of them just volunteered to take the Ascend model to Africa. And some have dipped their toes into the AR waters.This is a conversation about adaptation when situations change rapidly, about building teams across impossible cultural distances, and why good work matters in an evolving world. Thank you to Marina for coming on the show! Shownotes:Ascend Athletics Hike for Her - https://www.ascendathletics.org/eventSponsor Links:ARWS Junior World Champs - https://tinyurl.com/mr48z4c6Youth Adventure Race Camp - https://events.adengear.com/e/YouthRaceCamp2026

La historia de Khadija Amin es la de un país que intenta borrar a las mujeres del espacio público, la de una mujer que se planta contra los hombres y el poder, la de una vida que se niega a desaparecer. Los talibanes eliminaron su imagen del informativo nacional, huyó de Kabul para evitar que la mataran y tuvo que dejar atrás a sus tres hijos, por cuya custodia sigue peleando desde España. Contamos toda su historia con ella junto a la periodista Mónica Nion, con la que ha escrito el libro “Sin Velo'”. Más información aquí: https://www.eldiario.es/132_c9e035 Haz posible Carne Cruda: http://bit.ly/ProduceCC

On Aug. 26, 2021, Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, age 20, was among 13 servicemembers killed at the Abbey Gate in Kabul during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He had wanted to be a Marine since he was 8.In the weeks after Jared's death, condolence checks from strangers filled more than a foot of mail. His father, Mark, couldn't bring himself to spend a single dollar of it.So he launched a nonprofit instead aimed at honoring the fallen and helping servicemembers with their mental health.On this Memorial Day episode of Tango Alpha Lima, Gold Star father Mark Schmitz joins hosts Adam Marr and Joe Worley to share the story of The Freedom 13, a mission to build therapeutic retreat camps for veterans and law enforcement on 100-plus acres in all 50 states, free of charge, with the first camp already under construction in Missouri. He also discusses the coalition of Abbey Gate families fighting for GI Bill reform and increased death benefits for fallen servicemembers.Also on this episode: Memorial Day events around the nation, the origin story of the Battle Buddy system, and Memorial Day fitness challenges honoring the fallen — including The Murph.SHOW LINKSLearn more about Armed Forces Vacation ClubVisit The Freedom 13 websiteLearn more about the 2026 Angels of Abbey Gate Memorial RideWe Are The Mighty: Battle Buddies originated in the trenches of WWIMemorial Day Challenges: The Murph

Brother Matthew was a worldly teenager when his mother decided she and her son needed to go to church. By the end of that first service, both of them had committed their lives to following Christ. As Matthew grew in faith, he was convicted and inspired by the Acts accounts of Paul's missionary travels. Studying Paul's efforts to take the gospel to the Gentiles, Matthew began to ponder who the Gentiles were in his generation, living far from the truth of Christ? As he began to ask that question in prayer, God laid on his heart the nation of Afghanistan. Matthew began taking steps towards service in that war-torn country, and repeatedly God confirmed His calling. Months later, Matthew was in Uzbekistan, serving with a church-planting effort and getting on-the-ground education in Central Asia ministry and culture. Listen as Matthew tells the stories of the people he met who experienced supernatural visions and encounters with Jesus. He'll also talk about the risks of sharing the gospel among Muslims, and the miraculous story of how God helped him get approval for an Afghan visa from the Taliban consulate! Matthew will recount what it looked like when he arrived in Kabul – just a few years after Soviet tanks withdrew – and how the Lord led him to serve in a village as God faithfully guided, one step at a time. Pray this week for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and throughout Central Asia.

Marc Hinzmann wurde im August 2021 mit einem zusammengewürfelten Team von Feldjägern nach Afghanistan beordert. In Kabul herrschte nach der Machtübernahme durch die Taliban Chaos.

Er deckt Scam-Fabriken in Asien auf, erzählt von Gaming-Ausbeutung, Amanda Knox und Mesut Özil und spürte per Podcast Daniela Klette auf: Khesrau Behroz, in Kabul geboren, prägt mit "Cui Bono" und "Legion" den deutschen Podcast-Journalismus. Sein neues Projekt: "This is America: Free Luigi".

Remembering the artist Mario Miranda on his birth centenary & how he visualised Shekhar Gupta's chronicle of wartime ‘Hotels in Hell'. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief shares his experiences of his stay at hotels while reporting on major stories— From Baghdad to Kabul, Fatehpur to Amritsar & Beijing to Jerusalem. The artwork for this piece, first published for the Taj magazine in 2003, was visualised and created by Mario Miranda. The video contains original sketches by the legendary artist.

En este episodio de El Café de la Lluvia nos adentramos en la historia detrás del documental Au Revoir Kabul, impulsado por el periodista Antonio Pampliega, que relata la huida de las jugadoras del equipo afgano de baloncesto en silla de ruedas tras la llegada de los talibanes. La conversación pone el foco en su poderosa banda sonora, Abigate, compuesta por José Manuel Gil de Gálvez junto a Carlos Celis, una elegía para violín y cuerdas inspirada en la tradición musical afgana. La pieza, interpretada por la Orquesta Concierto Málaga, toma como referencia el rubab y se construye sobre formas como el ghazal o el rast-e-panjgah, evocando el drama humano vivido en Kabul. Reflexionamos también sobre el contexto cultural: la prohibición de la música por parte de los talibanes y lo que supone como herramienta de control y deshumanización. Además, repasamos los futuros proyectos de la Fundación Hispania Música, incluyendo su nueva sede en Málaga y la grabación de una obra histórica de Haydn. Un episodio sobre memoria, arte y resistencia a través de la música. ☕ Hazte socio/a de El Café de la Lluvia y forma parte de nuestra comunidad: https://elcafedelalluvia.com/hazte-socio-a-de-el-cafe-de-la-lluvia/ Escúchanos y léenos en nuestra web: https://elcafedelalluvia.com/ ▶️ Suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElCafédelaLluvia Recibe nuestros contenidos en tu correo: https://elcafedelalluvia.com/suscripcion-newsletter/ Síguenos en redes sociales: Twitter: https://twitter.com/cafelluvia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcafedelalluvia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cafedelalluvia Tu apoyo nos ayuda a seguir dando voz a la cultura, la literatura y el pensamiento crítico. Gracias por acompañarnos ☕✨

Send us Fan MailListen and witness the complete transformation of Gangu Shah—from pride and loss… to humility, seva, and divine grace. The episode also introduces the beautiful sakhi of Mai Das from Kabul—a devoted soul whose deep connection with Naam reveals the true power of bhagti within a household life. Music- Puratan Shabad kirtan https://www.instagram.com/sikh_history_sakhi/https://www.sikhhistorysakhi.com/

On the day the Sharafs bury their 18-year-old daughter, the girl's mother is so bereaved, she can barely stand. The father is so anguished, he nearly climbs into the grave himself. But as Patmeena Sabit's debut novel unspools, it's up to the reader to parse the truth about the girl's death — and who may have been accomplices to it. The narrative is told through a kaleidoscope of viewpoints. Fellow Afghan immigrants, journalists and law enforcement each relate what they saw, through their own lens. But eye witnesses can be wrong. Neighbors have an agenda. One person's truth is another person's lie. For Sabit, that's the whole point. “When I was creating the story, I was thinking … about the nature of perception and how reliable that is, and objective truth and if there is an objective truth to any one situation,” she tells Kerri Miller. “Good People” is both a cultural study of a community's judgement and an interrogation of what it means to be an American — all with a crime at the center of it. Sabit and Miller talk about it on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas.Guest: Patmeena Sabit was born in Kabul and fled to Pakistan and then to the United States with her family after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. “Good People” is her debut novel. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

The U.S. is reportedly in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about resettling 1,100 Afghan nationals who have been stranded in Qatar while awaiting U.S. visas. Greg and Holly discuss the legal and humanitarian challenges facing Afghans who fled the Taliban after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, many of whom remain in limbo years later.

The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been completely closed for six months, a direct consequence of the conflict between Kabul and Islamabad. Despite several mediation attempts, negotiations have failed, and the two countries remain at a diplomatic impasse in a war that has already displaced tens of thousands of people and claimed numerous lives. 

Send us Fan MailEthan Nagel is a Marine Corps Infantrymen and Scout Sniper that served during the height of Iraq and Afghanistan war. He deployed to the Haditha Triad and Fallujah Provinces in Iraq and volunteered for a third deployment to Afghanistan as a Combat Advisor on Embedded Training Team 1-11. While attached to 10th Special Forces group and on patrol deep in the Mountains of Uzbin Valley, the team would be ambushed and then surrounded by Taliban fighters. Ethan would be wounded twice in the battle and would go on to recieve the Silver Star for protecting the body of Chief Warrant Officer Vose from being taken by the enemy. After his service the Marine Corps Ethan would deploy multiple times into combat zones with various roles included Advanced Static Secuirtty for CIA black sites and mobile protection for VIP's in Kabul. After earning his Bachelors Degree in Intelligence Studies , he would go onto study Cinematography in Film school and go into film, direct and edit project for various companies and brands to include Netflix, Redbull, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Nine Line Apparel and Vet Tv. Ethan hosts his own show called Into The Breach, focusing on sit down interviews with veterans and a weekly OSINT show that keepsup with current conflicts around the world.Ethan's podcast, Into The Breach: https://www.youtube.com/@INTOTHEBREACHSHOWEthan's socials: @ethan.nagel.filmsVeteran State Of Mind Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@veteranstateofmindIf you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindSupport the show

Zaki is in Kabul running an indie newspaper called The Etilaatroz. The Taliban are approaching the city, and the entire newsroom is on edge. But the question in Zaki's mind is, “How do we save the paper?” Plus, a story from a journalist who decides what belongs in her bag.Last Paper StandingThis story contains graphic imagery, sensitive listeners please be advised.Thank you to Zaki Daryabi for sharing your story with Snap! Extra thanks to Luft Ali Sultani and the entire team at Etilaatroz.If you want to learn more about Etilaatroz and their journey to cover the news, visit their website or watch a documentary about their days in Kabul on Youtube for free.Produced by Shaina Shealy, edited by Nancy Lopez, original score by Renzo Gorrio.Lost BaggageFatima decides what belongs in her bag. Thank you Fatima for sharing your story! You can see her reporting from Afghanistan on topics like women's rights and education in The New York Times.Season 17 - Episode 14 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We all find our own unique way into the practice of East Asian medicine.It's part luck, part dogged curiosity and persistence, and sometimes a bit of fate.In this conversation with Holly Guzman, we wander through her circuitous route into the medicine—from knocking on the door of the Chinese embassy in Kabul, to hanging out at a bookstore in San Francisco, waiting to see who might pick up the one English book on acupuncture. Along the way she crossed paths with some remarkable teachers, witnessed extraordinary ways acupuncture was used in China, and learned lessons about herbs, storytelling, and clinical responsibility that shaped the practice she has today.Listen into this discussion as we explore her early travels to China in the late 1970s, what it was like to practice before acupuncture was legal, and the powerful influence of teachers like Miriam Lee and Yat Kee Lai. Holly also reflects on herbal training that emphasized curiosity over categories, the role of storytelling in clinical work, and how imagination opens the door to new possibilities in medicine.Holly reminds us that this medicine didn't arrive fully formed—it grew through the curiosity, audacity, and persistence of practitioners who were willing to explore what was possible.

On a busy street in Kabul, a young artist steps into traffic wearing a steel sculpture she has shaped around her breasts and buttocks. She calls the piece Armour. Within minutes, a crowd gathers. Days later, death threats force her to flee the country. Today, Afghan artist Kubra Khademi lives in exile in France, creating bold multidisciplinary works that confront patriarchy while reclaiming the female body as a site of power, sexuality and resistance. Drawing on personal history and the cultures she grew up in across Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, her art blends performance, painting and symbolism to challenge deeply rooted taboos around women's bodies.For her latest series, Origin of the Universe, Khademi paints surreal scenes of women giving birth to animals — images inspired by a story her grandmother once told her about strength and survival. Following her creative process, Sahar Zand joins Khademi in her studio as she paints one of the works, revealing how memory, exile and defiance are transformed into art.

Brother Matthew was a worldly teenager when his mother decided she and her son needed to go to church. By the end of that first service, both of them had committed their lives to following Christ. As Matthew grew in faith, he was convicted and inspired by the Acts accounts of Paul's missionary travels. Studying Paul's efforts to take the gospel to the gentiles, Matthew began to ponder who were the gentiles in his generation, living far from the truth of Christ? As he began to ask that question in prayer, God laid on his heart the nation of Afghanistan. Matthew began taking steps towards service in that war-torn country, and repeatedly God confirmed His calling. Months later, Matthew was in Uzbekistan, serving with a church-planting effort and getting on-the-ground education in Central Asia ministry and culture. Listen as Matthew tells the stories of the people he met who experienced supernatural visions and encounters with Jesus. He'll also talk about the risks of sharing the gospel among Muslims, and the miraculous story of how God helped him get approval for an Afghan visa from the Taliban consulate! Matthew will recount what it looked like when he arrived in Kabul—just a few years after Soviet tanks withdrew—and how the Lord led him to serve in a village as God faithfully guided, one step at a time. Pray this week for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and throughout Central Asia. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, and India, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes. Derek wore his Fitbit to a CIA black site, both exposing the security state and meeting his daily step goal. This week's news: in the Iran war, Israel assassinates Ali Larijani and other senior Iranian officials (1:15), U.S. allies refuse Trump's demand that they help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force (5:41), and the Pentagon seeks roughly $200 billion for the war (8:32) as it considers new deployments to the region (13:27); in southern Lebanon, the IDF begins its ground invasion (14:41); Israel continues killing people in Gaza during the supposed ceasefire while Rafah reopens for medical evacuations after pressure from Hamas (17:31); Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to a five-day Eid ceasefire (21:30) as the two countries dispute the circumstances Pakistani airstrike in Kabul (22:57); Trump postpones his planned trip to China as the Iran war consumes Washington's attention (25:22); in Sudan, the RSF retakes the strategic town of Bara (27:39); the Trump administration reportedly threatens to cut PEPFAR and other health aid to Zambia unless it gets favorable mineral concessions (29:37); Russia increases its support for Tehran with drone tactics, technology, and possible intelligence sharing (33:45); the United States reopens its embassy in Venezuela as normalization moves ahead (37:11), plus Delcy Rodríguez replaces Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino with intelligence chief Gustavo González López (38:21); and Trump pressures Cuba's leadership amid a grid collapse and reports of U.S. talks about political change (40:24).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US has relaxed sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil group Petróleos de Venezuela and the Federal Reserve has stuck with plans to cut rates later this year. Plus, Walmart won patents to give algorithms more sway over prices and fears of an immediate escalation in the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan have eased.Mentioned in this podcast:Federal Reserve chief Jay Powell says Iran oil crisis will worsen US inflationPakistan and Afghanistan pause hostilities after Kabul hospital attackWalmart wins patents to give algorithms more sway over pricesUS relaxes sanctions on Venezuela's PDVSA amid global energy squeezeSend us your tariff story: marc.filippino@ft.comCredit: Federal ReserveNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Fiona Symon and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an overnight Israeli strike. It comes just a day after Israel assasinated Ali Larijani and another senior Iranian commander, and as thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for their funerals. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the latest killing as ''cowardly". Also: an Iranian petrochemical complex on the world's largest natural gas field is hit by Israeli airstrikes - a significant escalation against Iran's energy infastructure. Retaliatory strikes by Iran and its allied militia groups continue across the region. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky tells the BBC he has a "very bad feeling" about the impact of the Middle East conflict on the situation in Ukraine. Elsewhere, the death toll in Monday's deadly Pakistani strike on Kabul is confirmed at more than 140. Also: Disney has a new chief executive - we find out what might be in his inbox. Our correspondent in Havana reports on how Cubans are continuing to struggle amid a three-month fuel blockade by the Trump administration. And how Venezuela defeated the US to win the World Baseball Classic in a thrilling final in Miami.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reports suggest backchannel communication between the U.S. and Iran—but with key leadership figures gone, a bigger question emerges: is there anyone left in Tehran with the authority to actually make a deal? President Trump delays a high-stakes trip to China by several weeks as the White House shifts its focus to the war with Iran. A deadly Pakistani airstrike in Kabul kills dozens, marking a sharp escalation in tensions with Afghanistan. And in today's Back of the Brief — an update on President Trump's push to build a multinational “Hormuz coalition” as several Western nations decline to participate. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava—download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com  Acre Gold: Start building physical gold with simple monthly payments and enter to win two Ancient Collection gold bars at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's foreign minister said Iranians were "safer" without Ali Larijani and Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani, after the Israeli military said it had killed both of them in strikes. Hours after the Israeli announcement, there has still been no response from Tehran to the claims. The defence minister, Israel Katz, said he had instructed the military to “continue hunting down” Iran's leadership. Also: In the US, a top counter-terrorism official has resigned over the war against Iran, saying President Trump had been pushed into the conflict by Israeli pressure. And: Medical sources in Afghanistan say more than 100 bodies have been recovered after a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre. We hear from our correspondent in Kabul, who went to the scene shortly after the strike. We find out why a US artificial intelligence firm wants to hire a chemical weapons expert; plus we look back at the life of best-selling spy thriller author Len Deighton, who's died. And we hear what is believed to be the earliest recording of whale song, from 1949.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

Israel claims to have killed more senior members of Iran's leadership; we ask what the death of security chief Ali Larijani could mean for the war. Also in the programme: in the Afghan capital Kabul, dozens of people have been killed in an airstrike on a drug treatment centre, which the Taliban government has blamed on Pakistan; why is one of the world's most influential tech billionaires in Rome lecturing about the Antichrist? And we hear about the endearing qualities of a newly discovered subatomic particle.(IMAGE: Ali Larijani, former chairman of the parliament of Iran, attends a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon November 15, 2024 / CREDIT: Reuters / Thaier Al-Sudani / File Photo)

A senior US intelligence official has resigned over the war with Iran. Unpaid TSA workers are skipping shifts and security lines are growing longer as the partial government shutdown drags on. A dangerous heat wave could hit parts of the West next month. Hundreds were killed during a Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul hospital. Plus, Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final tonight, with more than bragging rights at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-2-20261971 HAHNAZ SQUARE, TEHRANHusain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1.Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 3.Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqisecurity forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 4.Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 5.Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 6.Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7.Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang, Rick Fisher. 8.Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 9.Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 10.Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 11.Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 12.John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 13.Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 14.Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 15.Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 16.

Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.

Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks.1865 PAKISTAN ARMY

Pakistani military jets have hit targets inside Afghanistan, bombing parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, as open military conflict surged between the two countries. Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said Islamabad's patience had run out and declared the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes and heavy losses for both sides. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies.Also: the BBC has obtained a video that shows how Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death. Netflix drops out of the bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery, leaving Paramount as the top contender to acquire the legacy studio. As former US President Bill Clinton prepares to testify before a Congressional committee investigating the fall-out from the Epstein files, his wife Hillary, who appeared before the panel on Thursday, says her husband's connection with Epstein ended several years before anything about the sex offender's criminal activities came to light. In a landmark trial in Los Angeles, the woman at the heart of a case against social media giants says she became addicted to their platforms aged six. The British Labour government suffers a by-election defeat in key political test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. How Pokémon's 30th anniversary is being marked worldwide. And we test our spelling skills after a survey reveals the words British pupils most struggle with.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is urging staff to leave Israel immediately if they wish to do so, a significant move that signals Washington is urgently bracing for potential escalation with Iran as diplomacy falters. Later in the show—Pakistan is now declaring “open war” after launching air and ground strikes across Afghanistan, hitting Taliban military targets in Kabul and Kandahar. The escalation follows retaliatory drone attacks by the Taliban along the border, with competing claims of heavy casualties. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava—download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices