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Welcome to this special episode of the China Compass Podcast, #31 in the weekly “Prison Pulpit” series! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). To learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of the missionary biographies I’ve published, visit www.PrayGiveGo.us! I want to begin again by reminding you why I started this weekly China Compass series: to encourage you to pray for Pastor Wang Yi (and others like him) as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us, by sharing from his own words and sermons. (We’ve also learned a lot from Richard Wurmbrand.) This month is the anniversary of my arrest and interrogation seven years ago…UNBEATEN.VIP! I recorded last week's episode in Malaysia, discussing the difficult and potentially dangerous situation for Christians in Malaysia. Today (tonight) I’m on a long layover in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, SE of Dubai, and just across the Sea of Oman south of Iran. Christianity and Persecution in Oman https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Oman https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/oman/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oman Samuel Zwemer on Borden of Yale (BordenofYale.com) I never saw anyone come to Egypt with eyes more open to see the kingdom of God. Others come to see the mummies, study history, or join the crowds of tourists flocking to the pyramids, never once lifting their eyes to see the fields “ripe for harvest” (John 4:35). Borden had not even been in Cairo two weeks before he mobilized the seminary students to attempt a door to door outreach, hoping to give away Christian literature to the whole city of nearly a million people. Here was a man built like an athlete, with the mind of a scholar and theologian in regard to God’s truth, and the heart of a little child, full of faith and love. He was so kind in his visits to our own home that our children would bounce upon his knee as if they had known him for years. Knowing that he would have to learn Chinese eventually, he came to Cairo to become fluent in Arabic first. Here was a young man who deliberately set out to learn not one but two of the most difficult languages in the world, before diving into his life’s calling of declaring the unsearchable riches of Christ to China’s Muslims. Dr. Samuel Zwemer (1867–1952) Zwemer Overview: https://medium.com/@derekmhopper/samuel-zwemer-and-his-arabian-mission-1891-1913-89242aa0bdf Zwemer’s Book, The Law of Apostasy in Islam: https://archive.org/details/lawofapostasyini00zwem Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass wherever you are listening. You can also send any questions or comments via comment or DM on X: @chinaadventures. Hebrews 13:3

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Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

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Today I first discuss Trump’s recent comments about China “opening up” to the US (1:21). Next, I share my tweet that made the Steve Deace show Wednesday, critiquing their response (15:41). Last, we finish up with our weekly Pray for China segment, including a few new stories and book recommendations (31:31). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you today (almost live?) from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and either tag me in a message or send a DM. Trump says China agrees to 'fully' open country's markets to US businesses China has agreed to "open itself up to American business" according to Pres. Donald Trump. The arrangement was arguably the most significant development stemming from the trade negotiations, Trump told reporters Monday at the White House. Plans have yet to be finalized and "papered," but Trump said that China is on board with the agreement. "The biggest thing to me is the opening up," Trump told reporters Monday. "It would be, I think it would be fantastic for our businesses if we could go in and compete with China. It would be a lot of jobs for China. . .I think it's maybe the most important thing to happen, because if you think about it, we opened up our country to China," Trump said. "They come. We don't. I mean, they have very few restrictions, and they didn't open their country to us, never made sense to them. It's not fair. And they've agreed to open China fully open…and I think it's going to be fantastic." https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-china-agrees-fully-open-countrys-markets-us-businesses https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/ China Compass on the Steve Deace Show (5-14-25, 1:23:40-1:28:10) “I think we agreed to negotiate with China just a bit too soon. If the tariffs were truly hitting the Commies harder than us, not sure why we couldn't have let them sweat at least long enough for one (fully-tariffed) ship to cross the Pacific. Let them get desperate.” https://x.com/chinaadventures/status/1922489116186280321?t=bkjrWaugvcFsj11wBDEADA&s=19 Unbeaten (My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China): Unbeaten.vip Pray for China (May 17-23): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-may-17-23-2025 The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition!): https://a.co/d/bALLtAf Please follow/subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite platform. Also check out my books and everything else we’re involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, Verse 2!

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President Zelensky has arrived in Turkey for peace talks with Russia but Vladimir Putin isn't there - and the Ukrainian leader has accused the Kremlin of sending “stand-in props” instead.Also on the programme: how the expansion of renewable energy sources is now driving down China's emissions of greenhouse gases; and the surprise discovery of an original version of one of the earliest and most important bills of rights in history – the Magna Carta.(Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint media statement with Malaysia's prime minister following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 14 May 2025. Credit: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia's strongest economies and has recently been lauded for its ability to keep inflation in check. But Malaysia is not immune to the rising global trade tensions and uncertainty of late. In this podcast, IMF Asia and Pacific Department head Krishna Srinivasan sits down with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour to discuss the intricacies of central bank operations amid this changing landscape. The conversation occurred in the Governor Talks series held during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. Watch the webcast at IMF.org

A conversation with Che'Nelle – singer who I first met 15 years ago live on the air and now back again in Japan sharing life stories of living in Malaysia, Australia, New York and LA, past life stories, what she wants to communicate to an audience through her music and live shows, and the sound of trees.

What happens when local kombucha meets the power of bartering?In this episode, Tirzah sits down with Victoria from Happy Belly Kombucha to share how Barter Pay helped her move thousands in product, find contractors for her dream home, and even land tickets to her favorite BC event—all without spending a dollar of cash.

Welcome to this special episode of the China Compass Podcast, #30 in the weekly “Prison Pulpit” series! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (http://PrayforChina.us). To learn more about our various ministry endeavors and to get any of the missionary biographies I’ve published, visit www.PrayGiveGo.us! I wanted to begin by reminding everyone why I started this 2nd weekly China Compass podcast. I want to encourage people to pray for Pastor Wang Yi (and others like him, as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us) by sharing from his own words and sermons. (We’ve also looked at sermons from Richard Wurmbrand.) Earlier this month, I told the story of my arrest and interrogation seven years ago… Get my book and other special content @ UNBEATEN.VIP! Last week, we talked about Richard Wurmbrand and read another one of his exhortations. Sometime soon, we’ll return to Richard Wurmbrand’s collection of Sermons in Solitary Confinement, but today I want to discuss the unique and potentially dangerous situation for Christians in Malaysia. Christian Pastors Abducted in Malaysia https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/raymond-koh https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/joshua-hilmy A Look at Malaysia’s Laws Against Sharing Christ With Muslims https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_religion_in_Malaysia https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/index.php/s/151363 https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-to-deport-christian-finns-for-proselytizing/a-46464573 Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass wherever you are listening. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina . us or send me a DM on X: @chinaadventures. Hebrews 13:3

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers:https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ Jordan Peterson has left Canada and made the big move, just south of the border. But was relocating to the US the right decision? Did he leave for the right reasons? And most importantly, did he go where he would be treated best? Mr Henderson shares his perspective. In this episode, he breaks down Jordan Peterson's announcement and shares how he would have approached a first international move differently. Considering the reasons outlined by Mr. Peterson himself, we look at whether America actually tops the ranking against long-time favourites of ours like Georgia and Malaysia. Plus, he takes a more nuanced look at the facts so you can avoid settling for slightly better and instead choose a place to go where you are treated best. Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best." We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, international diversification, and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson's Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should not be considered tax, financial, investment, or any kind of professional advice. Only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are appropriate for your needs. Nomad Capitalist can and does not provide advice unless/until engaged by you.

Welcome to this special episode of the China Compass Podcast, #30 in the weekly “Prison Pulpit” series! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. You can follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (http://PrayforChina.us). To learn more about our various ministry endeavors and to get any of the missionary biographies I’ve published, visit www.PrayGiveGo.us! I wanted to begin by reminding everyone why I started this 2nd weekly China Compass podcast. I want to encourage people to pray for Pastor Wang Yi (and others like him, as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us) by sharing from his own words and sermons. (We’ve also looked at sermons from Richard Wurmbrand.) Earlier this month, I told the story of my arrest and interrogation seven years ago… Get my book and other special content @ UNBEATEN.VIP! Last week, we talked about Richard Wurmbrand and read another one of his exhortations. Sometime soon, we’ll return to Richard Wurmbrand’s collection of Sermons in Solitary Confinement, but today I want to discuss the unique and potentially dangerous situation for Christians in Malaysia. Christian Pastors Abducted in Malaysia https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/raymond-koh https://www.uscirf.gov/religious-prisoners-conscience/forb-victims-database/joshua-hilmy A Look at Malaysia’s Laws Against Sharing Christ With Muslims https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_religion_in_Malaysia https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/index.php/s/151363 https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-to-deport-christian-finns-for-proselytizing/a-46464573 Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass wherever you are listening. You can also email any questions or comments to contact @ PrayforChina . us or send me a DM on X: @chinaadventures. Hebrews 13:3

How can schools integrate Social-Emotional Learning, Belonging, Global Citizenship and Creative Expression in one beautiful package? By prioritizing a crucial aspect of schooling: The Arts. And yet The Arts are often relegated to “encore” status, underfunded or even dispensed with duiring budget crunches.For this show, we assembled a talented panel of guests who represented years of experience and an array of artistic disciplines: Film, Theater, Art and Music.David Gran has developed and taught film programs for 20 years  in the U.S., Shanghai, and Chile. He was a co-founder of SAS's Innovation Institute and Nido's Changemakers program, the Shanghai Student Film Festival and the InThinking site for IB Film. David is also a former columnist for School Arts Magazine.Tina Casey is the HS Theater Teacher and the Performing Arts Director at ISKL. She has been working overseas for over 30 years, including 15 years in Malaysia. This year marks Tina's final year at ISKL, after which she will return home with her husband to Northern Ontario for a "nap year" before deciding on next steps.Nick Stonehouse is an art and design educator currently working in HCMC, Vietnam. He has taught in multiple curricula at a range of ages, from Early Childhood to Secondary. At present, Nick is thoroughly enjoying teaching grades 2 and 3 art. Nick is also an avid photographer, artist, art enthusiast, and world traveler.Scott Rogal has taught in Canada, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Currently, he teaches Band at the American School of Bahrain and conducts the Jazz Orchestra of Bahrain, a semi-professional ensemble featuring many of Bahrain's top musicians. He is also an active composer who writes and publishes through ApRo Music in Canada. Our guiding question for the show was “What are some characteristics that describe international school arts programs?”Our panelists shared many insights around implementing an arts program while also sharing specifics about their individual domains of music, theater, film and art. Here are a few of the topics covered: What a standard K-12 arts program from a holistic perspective can look likeUnpacking the components of an arts program including mission/vision, infrastructure, curricular outcomes, etc. Painting the picture of what music, theater, film and art look like in ES, MS and HSThis was a rich discussion with each participant chiming in with their takes while sharing experiences from their careers. We has so many questions that plans are already being made for a follow-up recording!This episode was recorded on March 29, 2025.Categories: The Arts | SEL | Life Skills Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information and consider joining our Patreon community at patreon/educatorsgoingglobal!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

Delivered by Meryl Sehginna Tingadon from the Parish of Saint Francis Xavier in the Diocese of Keningau Sabah, Malaysia. Acts of the Apostles 13: 13-25; Rs psalm 89: 2-3.21-22.25.27; John 13: 16-20.THE GOOD SHEPHERD ENLIGHTENSUNDERSTANDING The title for our meditation today is:The Good Shepherd Enlightens Understanding. Our Good Shepherd Jesus Christilluminates the world and our hearts with His word. If the Word only reachesthe human ears, the work of evangelization is still like a half ripe fruit.From hearing, we need to proceed to the level of understanding. God continuesto help us understand Him, that is, His words begin from our hearing then cometo the point of our understanding of them. From the Sacrament of Baptism we havebeen endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit and through the Sacrament ofConfirmation we have received the fullness of the Spirit. One of the gifts ofthe Spirit that we have received is  thegift of understanding. In today's Gospel reading, Jesus our Good Shepherdteaches us that by understanding His teaching we become the blessed ones. He isso pleased with people who not only listen, but also understand. Becausethrough understanding one's character grows and from there come his or her actsand the life itself shines out. It does not mean that there is notenough understanding in every human being, or in a group of people and culture.What is often a problem is that human understanding is limited and tends tovary in perceiving different things. Especially in the teachings of certainbeliefs, the danger of lack of understanding and different interpretationsoften results in conflicts and clashes between us. This really became the experience ofSaint Paul. He had experienced how Jesus made himself a new person. His thoughtand understanding changed from the old type of belief. Then it was his turn toenlighten the minds and understanding of those who knew nothing about JesusChrist. Often our work of explaining to people who know nothing in order toobtain a proper understanding of something or a new thing becomes an easy thingto do. But it will be very hard to do the same to people who already have theirown thoughts and understanding. For us, our understanding of the LordJesus Christ and His teachings indeed already has certain measures of qualityfrom one person to another. However, the work of enlightening and deepening ourunderstanding of Him and His teachings is something else. Then how do we do it?Maybe this suggestion is very simple, but who knows it can be very useful.Students in school have to read one textbook ten times to face the test, ratherthan reading ten books once then do the test. So it would be the same thing, wehave to meet and learn from Jesus over and over, again and again. It isineffective if only occasionally or rarely. Let's pray. In the name of theFather ... Our good Lord, we thank you abundantly for your Son Jesus Christ,our good shepherd. He enlightens and refreshes our understanding to knowHimself and You as the Lord who sent Him. May we always eager to understand Youthrough every moment of our lives. Glory to the Father and to the Son and tothe Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

Songbird competitions are a cherished tradition across Malaysia, but behind the melodic chirps and prized trophies lies a booming - and troubling - trade. Recent investigations have revealed how demand for birds like the Oriental Magpie-robin and Red-whiskered Bulbul is pushing wild populations to the brink, all while legal protections lag behind. All of this is covered in Macaranga's latest two-part series on songbirds, and we speak with the researchers and journalists behind this story - Low Choon Chyuan, independent journalist, Wong Siew Lyn, editor, Macaranga, Dato' Dr Amar Singh-HSS, editor, Malaysian Bird Report - to understand what's driving the craze, the costs to conservation, and what can be done before it's too late.Image Credit: Mukhriz Hazim | MacarangaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta's advanced AI technologies are not only enhancing user experiences across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, but also unlocking new opportunities for businesses and content creators. From strategic planning support to boosting creativity and engagement, Meta AI is becoming an indispensable part of various industries—delivering practical value across many aspects of life.In Episode 49 of the Vietnam Innovators podcast (English edition) this week, we sit down with Revie Sylviana, Director of Global Partnerships, SEA & Emerging Markets at Meta. She currently leads a dynamic team across countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—driving the growth and adoption of Meta's products among creators, public figures, athletes, and media professionals.With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, technology, and social media, Revie has played a key role in shaping effective content and partnership strategies. Her insights promise valuable lessons and compelling perspectives on the future of technology and creativity.—Thank you Meta for accompanying Vietnam Innovators. Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.Listen to this episode on YoutubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at hello@vietnaminnovators.com

In today's episode, we cover the UK's foreign aid cuts, Trump's Middle East tour, a famine warning in Gaza, and a UN ruling on Malaysia airlines flight MH17.Watch TLDR's latest videos here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l28997eHGSI TLDR's Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day's most important news stories from around the world. But we don't just tell you what's happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR's print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Ben Blissett and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ UK Considering Cuts to Foreign Aidhttps://www.ft.com/content/efbc8739-5bba-419c-a5f5-cc37df567f82✍️ Trump's Middle East Tourhttps://www.reuters.com/world/trump-starts-gulf-visit-seeking-big-economic-deals-2025-05-13/https://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-it-would-be-stupid-not-to-accept-qatari-plane-as-jet-already-in-the-us-13366928https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/trump-qatar-jet-gift-democrats ✍️ Famine Warning in Gazahttps://www.who.int/news/item/12-05-2025-people-in-gaza-starving--sick-and-dying-as-aid-blockade-continueshttps://apnews.com/article/gaza-aid-israel-distribution-plan-un-bdbc73f4ba3bab577d7325b3bd2d7667 ✍️ UN Ruling on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd62v890l5qohttps://www.dw.com/en/un-body-finds-russia-responsible-for-downed-mh17-flight/a-72523668 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

⚡ Malaysia's Largest Energy Firm Reports 300% Rise in Crypto-Linked Power Theft✅ BitGo Gains EU-Wide Approval to Serve Institutions Under New Crypto Rules

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Dr. Mariam Mufti, Randolph Mank and Vina Nadjibulla to discuss the deepening crisis between India and Pakistan and what it means for Canada. // Participants' bios - Dr. Mariam Mufti is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo. - Randolph Mank is the former Ambassador to Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia for Canada, President of Mank Global Inc. and a CGAI Fellow. - Vina Nadjibulla is Vice President, Research and Strategy at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and CGAI Fellow. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "No Trade is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers" by Robert Lighthizer // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: May 8, 2025 Release date: May 12, 2025

Es wird spicy! Allerdings nicht bei der literarischen Vorspeise, sondern im Interview mit Dark-Romance-Autorin Alessia Gold. Das Genre boomt wie nie zuvor, in den Buchläden gibt es extra Tische, darauf stapelweise Romane, in denen es um Sex, Gewalt und toxische Beziehungen geht. Die Cover sind düster, oft mit dem Hinweis „ab 18“ versehen, der aber durch silberne Schnörkelschrift und Rosen-Farbschnitt konterkariert wird. Sind die Bücher eine Gefahr für Minderjährige? Was macht den Reiz des Genres aus und wie weit gehen die Autorinnen in ihren expliziten Schilderungen? Ein Thema in dieser Folge. Außerdem gibt es Entdeckungen aus Italien und Malaysia, zwei extra Tipps für Buchladen-Kundinnen und Kinderbuchklassiker als All Time Favourite. Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an: eatreadsleep@ndr.de Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Podcast-Tipps: Internet Girl zum Thema Dark Romance https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/internet-girl-der-popkultur-podcast-mit-valentina-vapaux/dark-romance-was-ist-so-reizvoll-an-storys-ueber-gewaltvolle-beziehungen/br/14268893/ Barborie & Rakers https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/baborie-und-rakers-sie-orgeln-sich-durchs-alphabet/13759699/ Die Bücher der Folge: (00:05:07) Liz Moore: „Der Gott des Waldes“, übersetzt von Cornelius Hartz, C.H. Beck (Bestseller-Challenge) (00:14:50) Roberta Recchia: „Endlich das ganze Leben“, übersetzt von Christiane Burkhardt, Fischer (Tipp von Katharina) (00:22:14)Tan Twan Eng: „Das Haus der Türen“, übersetzt von Michaela Grabinger, Dumont (Tipp von Jan) (00:35:12) Alessia Gold: „Sinister Crown“, Federherz (unser Gast) (1:00:34) E.B. White: „Wilbur und Charlotte“, übersetzt von Anna Cramer-Klett, Diogenes (All Time Favourite (1:07:20) Josephine-Tey-Krimis von Nicola Upson, Kein und Aber (Buchladen, vorgestellt in Folge 99) (1:08:20) Dalgliesh-Krimis von P.D. James, Droemer (Buchladen) Rezept für südafrikanische Melktert http://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatREADsleep-137-Melktert-und-Dark-Romance,eatreadsleep1042.html eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

Tune into this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, Nico Pantelis, and guest contributor Dr. Bob Murphy from infineo cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how tokenized stocks are taking off, IP tokenization, and more RWA news! This week Jason Barraza had the opportunity to interview Jerald David (JD) from Arca Labs and Alan Konevsky from tZERO to talk about their new Lynq Network, Crypto.com joining as their latest launch partner, and what it means for the industry. JD and Alan also share one more surprise launch partner! Dinari's CEO Gabriel Otte also came on for an interview around their recent $12.7M Series A round, how they'll be expanding, insights on where there's demand for tokenized US stocks, arbitrage opportunities, and more. Company of the Week - Herwig: Beyond, Inc. Company of the Week - Kyle: Permuto Capital  The Market Movements 1. GENIUS Act Did NOT Pass! 2. Securitize Receives Investment from Jump Crypto: https://news.bitcoin.com/jump-crypto-takes-strategic-stake-in-securitize-to-bolster-blockchain-finance/  3. Beyond to Close Overstock IP Token RegCF Early: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Early-Closing-Date-of-the-Overstock-O-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx  4. Beyond Doubles Down With Second Offering: buybuy BABY IP Token: https://investors.beyond.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/Beyond-Inc--Announces-the-Launch-of-the-BABY-Digital-Asset-Security-Offering-on-the-tZERO-Platform/default.aspx 5. Robinhood to Tokenize American Stocks for Europe: https://crypto.news/robinhood-plans-tokenized-u-s-stocks-for-european-investors-report/  6. US Treasury's TBAC Releases Report on Stablecoins and Interest: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/us-treasury-report-on-stablecoins-mulls-upside-of-offering-interest/   7. Stripe Expands Stablecoin Accounts to 100+ Countries: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stripe-announces-stablecoin-financial-accounts  The Token Debrief 1. Inveniam Acquires Data Company Tractiv for Private Markets AI: https://www.inveniam.io/resources/inveniam-acquires-tractiv-to-enhance-enterprise-grade-ai-technology-for-private-markets 2. BVNK Receives Investment from Visa as Stablecoins Heat Up: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielwebber/2025/05/06/visa-invests-in-bvnk-in-powerful-validation-of-stablecoins-future/   3. Colb Asset Raises 7.3M Seed Extension: https://crypto.news/colb-asset-raises-fresh-funds-to-bring-pre-ipo-equities-on-chain/   4. Superstate Announces Tokenized Equities Platform “Opening Bell”, SOL Strategies to Offer First Token: https://superstate.com/blog/superstate-reveals-opening-bell-public-equities-onchain  5. RedSwan to Tokenize Altus Opportunity Fund on Hedera 6. Permuto Capital Amends S-1 Filing to Tokenize MSFT: https://blockchain.news/flashnews/s-1-filing-for-tokenized-msft-stock-major-step-for-crypto-equity-integration  7. Project Ensemble by HKMA Sees Northern Trust Join Carbon Credits Pilot: https://techbullion.com/northern-trust-joins-project-ensemble-to-pilot-tokenized-carbon-credits/  8. Citi to Partner with SDX as Custodian and Tokenization Engine: https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/press-release/2025/citi-and-sdx-join-forces-to-unlock-access-to-tokenized-private-market-assets-for-global-issuers-and-investors   9. New Kyrgyzstan Gold-backed USDKG Planned for Q3 Launch: https://coinedition.com/kyrgyzstan-to-launch-gold-backed-usd-pegged-stablecoin-usdkg-by-q3-2025/  10. Deutsche Borse Integrates FX Platform into Digital Exchange: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/deutsche-borses-360t-unveils-3dx-digital-exchange-for-crypto/  11. Onchain Risk Detection: Tether's Hadron and Chainalysis: https://tether.io/news/hadron-by-tether-integrates-chainalysis-sets-new-standard-for-compliant-tokenization/  12. Kinexys by J.P.Morgan Works with MIT to Explore Token Standards Banks: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/standards-for-bank-tokens-proposed-by-kinexys-by-jp-morgan-mit/  13. Kinexys Digital Payments Expands to MENA, Supporting 8 Banks in Region: https://www.theblock.co/post/352722/jpmorgans-blockchain-unit-mena-expansion  14. ECB Launches Innovation Platform for Euro CDBC with 70 Organizations: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/70-organizations-join-ecbs-digital-euro-innovation-platform/  15. Malaysia's Securities Commission Introduces RWA Regulatory Framework: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sc-malaysia-proposes-plans-for-tokenized-capital-market-products/  16. Custodia Teams Up With Vantage for Onchain Cross-Border Deposits: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/custodia-vantage-enable-cross-border-tokenized-deposits-on-ethereum/  ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:07 Market Movements 29:30 STS Interviews: Lynq Network 36:52 Token Debrief 47:47 STS Interviews: Dinari 57:26 Companies of The Week

How is Japan bolstering its defenses in the Supply Chain War? Can the Japanese afford SDGs? Do you want your body injected with nano-tech interfacing with the cloud?SHOW NOTESJapan Wut 211 SongSUPPLY CHAIN WARJapan's KDDI and NEC to partner on supply chain, infrastructure cybersecurityJapan back-end chip companies form alliance to upgrade supply chainJapan to add undersea cables and satellites to critical supplies listJapan to ship CO2 emissions to Malaysia for storage undergroundThe Other Nuclear RaceToyota hydrogen boss warns that China will outpace rest of the world on H2 vehicle supply chainsChina urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulenceChina auto parts makers triple in Thailand on EV battery rushManila, Beijing swap accusations over South China Sea incidentChinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction' of Sandy Cay in South China SeaApple's trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn't cooperating: reportNorth Korean spy slips up, reveals ties in fake job interviewSOCIETY 5.0　Ray Kurzweil says we'll merge with AI non-invasively by the 2030s, using nanoscale sensors in the bloodstream that connect to the neocortexOpenAI offers to help countries build AI systemsA session on creating the future through AI, entrepreneurship and globalization with GoogleSakana AI Wins Award at US-Japan Competition for Defense Innovation

The Haye Way kembali ke studio bersama Thom! Di episode ini kami akan membahas banyak berita menarik termasuk kemungkinan derby melawan Malaysia. Selain itu Thom juga akan mengumumkan sebuah berita besar! Tonton episode lengkapnya!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist, Cody and Austin dive into the next five potential global conflicts that could reshape the world. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Sean McFate and Ray Powell, they unpack the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Africa's volatile Sahel region, and the Indo-Pacific's strategic flashpoints. Dr. McFate breaks down Iran-Israel dynamics, Syria's fallout, and the Sahel's brewing crises, while Ray Powell reveals China's aggressive moves in the South China Sea, the Philippines' struggle, and Taiwan's precarious future. Learn how Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand are navigating this high-stakes geopolitical chessboard. From U.S. strategic missteps to China's bold tactics, this episode is a must-watch for understanding global security in 2025. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Cody on break 05:19 - 50 Mile walk update 06:43 - Turning point of the world 13:31 - Welcome back Dr. Sean McFate! 14:05 - The Middle East 23:23 - Landmines to avoid 27:48 - What happened in Syria? 29:20 - What is the Sahel block? 39:11 - Conflict and context 42:20 - Conflict in Africa 45:44 - Consequences of the US pulling back 50:22 - Thanks Dr. Sean McFate! 51:54 - Coming up next: Asia 53:00 - Welcome Ray Powell! 52:36 - Why should we care about the Indo-Pacific? 56:30 - What is going on in Taiwan? 59:04 - China's Strategy 01:06:06 - Red Lining 01:08:09 - Freedom of navigation 01:11:02 - Conflict starters 01:15:56 - US losing ground 01:19:26 - Mistakes President Xi is making 01:22:28 - US relations in East Asia 01:27:12 - What happened in South Korea? 01:34:20 - How would China "Hong Kong" Taiwan? 01:38:45 - Thank you Ray Powell! 01:39:42 - Recap 01:44:37 - Outro Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/90CZpXYpUuc Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

Dalam Episod 3 Kena Soal, perbincangan hangat melibatkan beberapa isu besar serantau dan tempatan. Antara soalan-soalan yang dijawab termasuklah perkembangan terkini Pilihan Raya Singapura, kemungkinan pertembungan Timbalan Presiden PKR antara Rafizi dan Nurul Izzah, isu Gaji Bermaruah yang diutarakan oleh Bekas Gabenor Bank Negara serta ketegangan yang berterusan dalam krisis India-Pakistan.*00:00 INTRO**01:59 PILIHAN RAYA SINGAPURA*@aqmarjewelson: Mohon KS beri penerangan tentang keputusan Pilihan Raya di Singapura@isyrafnorizan: Parti pembangkang Singapore nampak dapat banyak sambutan pada pilihan raya, namun PAP tetap menang majoriti. Kenapa?@ajidabomb: Apa kesan dominasi PAP ke atas Singapore dan Malaysia?*19:08 ISU GAJI BERMARUAH*@mockymok: Apa comment KS mengenai comment bekas gabenor bank negara mengenaireal wages di MY?@hhaniza: Why is salary growth in Malaysia so slow, and what can be done to improve it?@emal_sabarudin : apa pendapat ks berkenaan harga barang lebih tinggi dari pendapatanbulanan (gaji)?*36:40 RAFIZI VS IZZAH*@talhahazlan: Banyak yang sudah nyatakan sokongan kepada Nurul Izzah untuk TimbalanPresiden PKR. Apa komen KS?@syabilsoberi: Adakah pemilihan PKR kali ini dilihat ingat menyingkirkan Rafizi dan teamnya.Nampak ramai dah sokong Izzah dan ada gerakan terancang. KS ada insider news ke?@zariframli_: Do you foresee cracks appearing in PKR if rafizi letak jawatan?*52:40 KRISIS INDIA - PAKISTAN*@mnajmiiqbal: Apa pandangan KS mengenai perang india-pakistan dan kesan terhadap malaysia?*01:08:20 PENGALAMAN DAN PANDANGAN PERIBADI K DAN S*@iman._i19: KS favourite memories while studying in UK?@mfaridgeo: Apa pendapat KS tentang popularity Pickleball. Sementara atau bertahan lama?@dennis_hii_: Can you share your experience on Uk Tour?@luq_manqeem: To KJ & SH, seeing the trend of rising locally-produced action movies in Malaysian cinemas (exp blood brothers), is Malaysian politics interesting or dramatic enough in your opinion to be made into movies / TV series in the political thriller category? And what should that movie/show should based on about if we can take one of the interesting aspect in Malaysian politics?

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership or general interest for the compliance professional.  ·      Malaysia wants Tim Leissner. (WSJ) ·      Aussie regulator goes after Macquarie Bank for corruption. (Reuters) ·      Only $1MM for a Presidential pardon. (Bloomberg) ·      United Health sued over response to exec's death.  (Reuters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. India-Pakistan Clash Escalates, Nuclear Stakes Rise – India confirms precision strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan following a deadly Islamist attack in Kashmir. Pakistan claims civilian deaths and says it downed two Indian jets. Amid mutual denials and rising rhetoric, concerns grow over Islamabad's long-range missile development reportedly capable of hitting the U.S. Trump Brokers Red Sea Truce with Houthis - Sort Of – President Trump halts bombing in Yemen following a U.S.-brokered agreement for the Houthis to stop targeting Red Sea shipping. But the militants vow to keep attacking Israel, raising uncertainty about the deal's durability. Sudan's Port City Attacked, Global Gum Arabic Supply Threatened – RSF rebels launch drone strikes on Port Sudan, crippling the country's main export hub for gum arabic—a critical ingredient in food and medicine. The UAE is accused of backing the rebels. OPEC Quietly Helps Trump Squeeze Putin – Saudi Arabia and other producers increase oil output, crashing prices and cutting into Russia's war budget. Trump hints this pressure campaign could yield a major Middle East breakthrough in the coming days. U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume Publicly Amid Factory Panic – After weeks of secret meetings, Treasury and trade officials from both nations will meet Friday in Switzerland. Chinese firms, desperate to survive tariff shocks, are fraudulently relabeling goods and rerouting exports through Malaysia and Canada. Canada Flooded with Chinese Goods, U.S. Warns of Backdoor Imports – Trump raises concerns that Chinese products are being funneled into the U.S. via Canada. Canadian PM Mark Carney flatters Trump in hopes of avoiding a trade fight, but tensions remain high. Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Military Ban on Transgender Recruits – In a 6-3 ruling, justices affirm the Pentagon's authority to exclude or remove individuals with gender dysphoria from military service. Trump Orders Lia Thomas Records Erased, Columbia Fires 180 Researchers – The administration enforces Title IX, demanding Penn strip Lia Thomas' swimming records. Separately, Columbia lays off staff after Trump slashes funding over anti-Semitism concerns. DOJ Investigates Minnesota DA for Race-Based Prosecution Policy – The Soros-backed DA who dropped charges against a Tesla vandal now faces scrutiny for admitting race influences her charging decisions. The DOJ warns this violates civil rights law. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

After almost 9 months away, Malaysia's longest running podcast is back! What colossal cinematic event could have possibly roused us from our slumber!?   Why it's The Accountant 2 starring Ben Affleck and Jon Berenthal. Also on this week's show we share our feelings on Daredevil: Born Again and talk briefly about Doctor Odyssey and Paradise Let us know what you thought of the movie at podcast@mcyapandfries.com or on social media : We're still on the hellsite that is twitter at @mcyapandfries or individually @gavyap, & @mcnastyprime. follow us on Instagram ( @mcyapandfries,  @gavyap77 & @McNastyPrime). Watch Geng Kubur on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81725770 You can also follow our guests on their social media platforms: Geeks in Malaysia Website Instagram Amelia on Instagram Nick on Instagram (also at Clappercorn) Khai on Instagram Mia Sara Shauki on Instagram Firdaus Sufiyan on Instagram Click the images below to open the podcast in your player of choice, and, if you like, please leave us a review! If you want to REALLY help support our show, click on the banner below to head over to our sponsors Greenroom136.com!

S18E2 : SHUK SAHAR – Dari Kayangan Jatuh Ke Lumpur Kembali Ke Fitrah Orang paling controversial di muka buma Nusantara, Kami bersama Kovac Water, membawa masuk Saudagar Temasek Shuk Sahar. Pernah menjadi host TV no1 Malaysia dengan rating hiburan rancangan paling tinggi, kini beliau hidup humble berniaga di seantero Nusantara termasuk Sabah. Shuk hadir dan membuka cerita terhadap bagaimana tumbangnya dia, jatuhnya dia, dan berdiri nya dia semula serta, kisah rumahtangganya!Beliau kini mengamalkan preskripsi daripada doctor menangani dipresi beliau.Ingin tahu lebih lanjut? Layan episode penuh kami bersama the one and only @shuksahar di Spotify, YouTube dan seluruh podcast platform hari ini. Podcast ini dibawakan khas kepada anda oleh air Minuman  paling pure dan refreshing no 1 di Sabah, Kovac WaterDiperolehi dari Sumber asli yang tulen dan segar, kovac Water adalah pilihan no1 anda. Tempah atau order kovac water untuk majlis anda mahupun hotel, resort, cafe, dan institusi anda diWww.kovacwater.com atau email mereka di kovacofficials@gmail.com Anda juga boleh terus whatsapp mereka di talian 0109000271 #fyp #shuksahar #shuk #saudagartemasek #tungtungsahur #fypppppppppp #viraltiktok #shuksaharicanseeyourvoice #ICSYV #kovacwater #kovacempire #kovac

Nesta conversa comprovei minha percepção de que em nosso planeta não existem fronteiras. Ao remover todos os bloqueios históricos e ideias equivocadas que nos afastam de culturas, povos, idiomas e crenças diferentes, podemos de fato abraçar terras estrangeiras que nos acolhem e viver integralmente as belezas de uma jornada de patriotismo global. Convido a todos para conhecer David Saunders, um inglês com espírito livre, fez uma carreira lindíssima nas Organizações das Nações Unidas, gerenciando importantes projetos em diversas áreas para o desenvolvimento econômico e social, integração e bem-estar de populações no Sudão do Sul, Albania, Cazaquistão, Bosnia e Herzegovina, Kenia, Malasia, Uganda, Oman, Qatar, Paquistão, Brasil entre outros. Depois dessa breve introdução, nos resta sentar com calma e curiosidade para tentar aprender lições de resiliência, humildade, sagacidade e empatia de quem viveu 500 anos em seus reluzentes 60, agora aposentado em terras Portuguesas se dedica aos prazeres refinados dos jogos de tabuleiro, a mesa de bilhar, uma boa cerveja na pressão e a conversar com seus amigos multi-nacionais. Neutralidade, simplicidade, amizades e bons relacionamentos e identificar o mito que afasta da missão são chaves para o sucesso sempre. Venha navegar pelas ondas das nações distantes dos eixos turísticos para entender o que é de fato ser Expatriado, trabalhar, viver, entregar-se a rotina de países exóticos, entender o significado da palavra missão, quando e onde o valor das coisas simples amplificam o significado do bem-estar individual e coletivo. (EN) LIVING ABROAD, FROM EMPLOYEE TO RETIRED In this conversation I confirmed my perception that Earth hasn’t had borders. By removing all historical bias and mistaken ideas which separate one from another cultures, peoples, languages ​​and beliefs, we can truly embrace foreign lands that welcome us and fully experience the beauty of a journey of global patriotism. I invite everyone to meet David Saunders, a British with a free spirit, who made an outstanding career in United Nations, managing important projects in various areas for economic and social development, integration and well-being of populations in South Sudan, Albania, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Malaysia, Uganda, Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, Brazil, among others. After this brief introduction, we can only sit down relaxed and curious to try to learn lessons of resilience, humility, sagacity and empathy from someone who lived 500 years in his shining 60s, now retired in Portuguese lands, dedicating himself to refined pleasures of board games, pool table, good draft beers and chatting with his multinational friends. Come sailing the waves of nations far from the tourist hubs to understand what it really is living as an expatriate, working, dedicating yourself to the routine of exotic countries, understanding the meaning of “mission”, when and where the value of simple things amplifies the meaning of individual and collective well-being. Neutrality, simplicity, friendships and good relationships and identifying the myth that takes you away from your mission are always keys to success. Acompanhe o Tábula Rasa nas redes sociais:– Facebook– Instagram– LinkedIn– Threads– X/Twitter– YouTube Ouça o Tábula Rasa nos principais agregadores:- Spotify- Apple Podcasts- Deezer- Amazon Music- PocketCasts O Tabula Rasa é produzido pela Rádiofobia Podcast e Multimídia e publicado pela Rádiofobia Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Only Business pulls 15 deeply reflective and unexpected business lessons from Game of Thrones. We break down real-world insights on leadership under pressure, legacy-building, emotional control, loyalty, succession, and decision-making when the stakes couldn't be higher. Each point is rooted in character choices and turning points from the series—brought to life through the lens of entrepreneurship, small business, and leadership.

Chris Holman welcomes back Noel Nevshehir, Director, International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Welcome back Noel, remind the Michigan business community about Automation Alley's International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships? Many of those are tied in through MEDC? Tell us about your upcoming Automation Alley Trade Mission to SE Asia? MI-Step plays a role in these as well, tell us about that? Without giving away corporate brands can you share business sectors that have stepped forward to attend these in Indonesia and Malaysia, and possibly Singapore? Can you preview where the next international trade mission might be headed? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Welcome to the DMF. I'm Justin Younts. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Christian Schuh, a talented filmmaker who shares his journey and insights into the world of filmmaking. From his unique background of living in both Germany and Malaysia to his experiences working with high-profile clients, Christian's story is both inspiring and informative. He discusses the importance of storytelling in film, the challenges of working in different cultures, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Christian emphasizes the significance of being organized and prepared on set, as well as the value of collaboration with actors and crew members. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the film industry and the impact of technology on filmmaking. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or simply interested in the art of storytelling, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of filmmaking with Christian Schuh. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more engaging content!00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:11 - Guest Introduction00:00:52 - Christian Schuh's Background00:02:05 - Christian's Life in Malaysia00:03:06 - Cultural Differences00:06:01 - Christian's Early Interest in Film00:08:49 - Christian's Career Transition00:10:02 - Initial Investments in Filmmaking00:10:56 - Regrets and Learning Experiences00:13:48 - Applying Previous Experience to Filmmaking00:15:07 - Christian's Approach to Filmmaking00:15:50 - Christian's Sales and Client Acquisition00:18:08 - Learning Through YouTube00:22:35 - Christian's Approach to Brand Storytelling00:24:55 - Christian's Work with Hi-Fi and High-End Industry00:26:47 - Example of Product Introduction - Marantz00:30:43 - Discussion on Luxury Brands and their Target Audience00:31:07 - Christian's Approach to Luxury Brand Storytelling00:37:51 - Discussion on Apple's Ecosystem and Workflow00:38:49 - Christian's All-in-One Solution Approach00:41:42 - Importance of Teamwork and Avoiding Hierarchies in Filmmaking00:46:07 - Film School vs Real World Experience00:47:57 - The Importance of Hands-On Experience00:47:57 - Christian's Directing Approach00:48:50 - The Reality of Filmmaking and Work Ethic00:56:36 - The Role of a Director in Editing01:02:02 - Working with Actors01:13:26 - Influence of Other Filmmakers01:17:44 - Discussion on Interstellar and Christopher Nolan's Filmmaking01:21:07 - Discussion on Westworld01:23:09 - Discussion on Other Notable Films and Directors01:24:28 - Discussion on Coen Brothers' Films01:29:00 - Importance of Storytelling in Short Films01:29:47 - Christian's Daily Routine01:33:11 - Importance of Discipline and Adapting to Lifestyle01:33:39 - Travel and Adjusting to Different Time Zones01:34:40 - Family Dynamics in Asia vs the West01:35:09 - Value of Family and Community in Asia01:38:32 - Meditation Practices and Benefits01:44:59 - Physical Fitness Routine01:46:37 - Current Reading Material01:48:45 - Discussion on Joe Dispenza and Positivity01:50:26 - Christian's Media Background and Avoidance of News01:52:54 - Christian's Music Preferences01:58:48 - Current TV Show - The Crown02:00:01 - Recent Movies Christian Enjoyed02:01:55 - Discussion on Coen Brothers' Films02:04:10 - Christian's Social Media Presence

In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we journey beyond Japan to explore the infamous Shih Chung Branch School in Penang, Malaysia—one of Southeast Asia's most haunted locations. Once a colonial-era school turned Japanese military headquarters during World War II, this abandoned building is said to echo with the cries of tortured souls and ghostly apparitions. Discover the dark history, eerie legends, and spine-tingling paranormal encounters that have made the Shih Chung Branch School a hotspot for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. Tune in as we unravel the supernatural secrets hidden within its crumbling walls.Support the podcast:https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevinCheck out my visit to the haunted school:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=madv_palSLM&t=4sFollow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapanBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.socialX: https://x.com/MadForMapleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4dEmail: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevinWebsite: https://supernaturaljapan.buzzsprout.com

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, May 1, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down Wednesday night's Cuomo Town Hall on NewsNation. What is Kamala Harris talking about in her first speech since leaving office? Poll shows most 2024 voters would choose the same candidate again. The FBI has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.  After being dropped from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, anti-Trump comedian says she now feels "less welcome" in America. Final Thought: Don't miss Bill O'Reilly's special report 100 Days of Trump: Are You Better Off?, airing Friday, May 2 at 9/8c on NewsNation. Read Bill's latest column, Malaysia is Mad at Me Stand out from the crowd with our Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. In Case You Missed It: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keluar Sekejap dikesempatan ini ingin mengucapkan terima kasih Alomaid, Wolf & Turtle, Putera Puteri London & Mofaz Supreme X 7Tujuh Travel atas tajaan untuk KS UK Tour.Khas untuk pendengar Keluar Sekejap, Alomaid bagi RM500 diskaun untuk pakej Alomaid Connect. Guna je kod KSALOMAID500 di laman web alomaid.com atau ketika berunding bersama Alomaid. Jom buat keputusan bijak dan beretika, ambil pekerja domestik secara sah dengan Alomaid!Audio Siar Keluar Sekejap Episod 153 antaranya membincangkan lawatan Presiden China, Xi JinPing ke Malaysia dan Lawatan Zafrul Ke Washington DC.Episod ini juga menyentuh tentang keputusan PRK Ayer Kuning yang dimenangi oleh Barisan Nasional pada minggu lepas dan pemilihan PKR yang sedang berlangsung.Episod ini turut mengulas Pelaksanaan perluasan Cukai Jualan dan Perkhidmatan (SST) yang dijadualkan bermula 1 Mei 2025 kini ditangguhkan sebulan dan isu berbangkit Petronas-Petros.Bagi yang berminat menaja episod Keluar Sekejap untuk 2025, boleh hubungi +601119191783 atau emel kami di commercial@ksmedia.my

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill analyzes President Trump's interview with ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran.  Rob Finnerty, anchor of FINNERTY on Newsmax, enters the No Spin Zone to break down how MAGA supporters are reacting to the current state of the economy and the Trump administration's approval ratings. Why isn't the media covering the increase in military recruitment under Trump? A list of companies that withdrew their sponsorship from the NYC Pride March. Antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a 45-year high, with the largest surge occurring on college campuses.  This Day in History: Country music star Naomi Judd dies by suicide at age 76. Final Thought: Don't miss tonight's NewsNation Town Hall at 8p/7C. Read Bill's latest column, Malaysia is Mad at Me Stand out from the crowd with our Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. In Case You Missed It: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss the case of Canny Ong, a beautiful young woman who returned to her home country with her husband, Brandon, after her father was seeking treatment for cancer. But what should have been a a trip filled with memories of family and friends quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity that turned deadly... Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muar_%28town%29 https://gempak.com/rojakdaily/news/6-chilling-crime-cases-malaysia-shook-us-core-97136 https://iluminasi.com/bm/5-pembunuhan-paling-kejam-yang-pernah-berlaku-di-malaysia.html https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/canny-ong-obituary?id=27698344 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Najib_Aris https://sfx.com.my/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_48aRfiDos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADauJqzC2P4 https://www.scmp.com/article/429145/trial-fails-clear-mystery-gruesome-murder-rape https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kajang_Prison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcKhFOHZeXs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Fandey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_48aRfiDos&t=215s https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Scene-Asia-Forensic-Evidence/dp/9814634328 https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/qeuiml/kidnapper_and_victim_escape_police_chase_victims/ https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/MYS/malaysia/murder-homicide-rate#:~:text=Malaysia%20murder%2Fhomicide%20rate%20per,100K%20population%20for%202019%20was

Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: President Trump has signed more than 140 executive orders in his first 100 days in office. Bill examines his most recent order related to immigration law. A look into the victory speech of Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who is openly against Donald Trump. Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and professor Charles Kupchan joins the No Spin News to discuss Canada's trade deal, ongoing negotiations in Ukraine and Iran, and Trump's leverage over China. What was the tipping point that led to Donald Trump's animosity toward CBS? This Day in History: 28 former Japanese officials went on trial in Tokyo as war criminals, with 7 sentenced to death. Final Thought: Remember to renew your membership to continue enjoying all the perks of BillOReilly.com! Read Bill's latest column, Malaysia is Mad at Me Stand out from the crowd with our Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! Make Mom happy this Mother's Day! Gift her our new Not Woke Mom mug, bundled with Killing the Witches—all for just $39.95. Limited time only!  Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. In Case You Missed It: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Steele and Matt 'Falcon' Ford are in today to talk their new show The List, debuting tonight! The boys go through some of their chaotic global adventures including badminton at a nudist retreat in Germany, getting in a fight in Malaysia and a rap battle in South Africa, we absolutely cannot wait to tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, April 28, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: A new poll shows that President Trump had low approval ratings during his first 100 days. Bill compares him to other disruptor presidents. Do you believe divine intervention saved Trump from two assassination attempts because God wanted him to be president again? Bill highlights the decline of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, with just one recognizable celebrity showing up. Two illegal immigrants were arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's  handbag. Dr. Peter Grinspoon joins the No Spin News to discuss the promotion of cannabis use in the media and if warnings are being overlooked. This Day in History: Barack Obama delivers remarks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Final Thought: Happy Anniversary to the O'Reilly Update. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, Malaysia is Mad at Me Stand out from the crowd with our Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! Make Mom happy this Mother's Day! Gift her our new Not Woke Mom mug, bundled with Killing the Witches—all for just $39.95. Limited time only!  Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Cristina chat with Dr. Ian Wallace, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, where he is the director of the Human Physical Activity Lab. As an Evolutionary Anthropologist, Ian's work focuses on how humans evolved to use their bodies and explores the costs and benefits of modern physical activity patterns for our health. He is particularly interested in populations transitioning from non-industrial to industrial and post-industrial contexts. Ian earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology in 2013 from Stony Brook University, where his dissertation examined how physical activity and genetics determine limb bone structure. Following graduate school and an initial postdoctoral position at Stony Brook, he completed his postdoctoral training in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard and started his own lab at UNM. There, he focuses on measures of locomotor biomechanics and their ties to the health and function of the musculoskeletal system. Recently, his fieldwork has focused on the Indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia. In particular, he is interested in how their lifestyles are changing with the rapid expansion of industries, the market economy, and urban areas across Malaysia, as well as how these changes affect their health and risk of disease. ------------------------------ Find the papers discussed in this episode: Wallace, I. J., Worthington, S., Felson, D. T., Jurmain, R. D., Wren, K. T., Maijanen, H., Woods, R. J., & Lieberman, D. E. (2017). Knee osteoarthritis has doubled in prevalence since the mid-20th century. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 114(35), 9332–9336. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1703856114 Wallace, I. J., Lea, A. J., Lim, Y. A. L., Chow, S. K. W., Sayed, I. B. M., Ngui, R., Shaffee, M. T. H., Ng, K. S., Nicholas, C., Venkataraman, V. V., & Kraft, T. S. (2022). Orang Asli Health and Lifeways Project (OA HeLP): a cross-sectional cohort study protocol. BMJ open, 12(9), e058660. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058660 ------------------------------ Contact Dr. Wallace: Website: https://www.ianjwallace.com/; E-mail: iwallace@unm.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, Co-host, SoS Co-Producer, HBA Junior Fellow Website: cristinagildee.org, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu

Manufacturing is going global, but "Made in USA" still matters. Dr. Bill Cardoso reveals how Creative Electron's groundbreaking joint venture with Unicomp is redefining X-ray inspection technology while maintaining their American manufacturing roots.In this interview with Eric Miscoll on the show floor of IPC APEX 2025, Bill shares how the partnership creates a 1,200-employee global enterprise with facilities spanning Hungary, India, Malaysia, and China. This strategic expansion arrives just as international trade faces growing challenges from protectionist policies and tariff barriers, positioning Creative Electron to serve customers worldwide while strengthening their San Marcos, California manufacturing operations.The joint venture combines complementary technological strengths. Unicomp brings hardware expertise optimized for Asia's high-volume, low-mix production environments, while Creative Electron contributes user-friendly software tailored for Western manufacturing's high-mix, low-volume challenges. All systems—including those based on Unicomp technology—will be American-made for the American market, maintaining the quality and warranty that distinguishes Creative Electron in the marketplace.Behind this expansion lies a closely aligned customer-obsessed philosophy driving everything from R&D to organizational structure. Dedicated business units now focus on specific product lines, ensuring specialized attention to customer needs. For Cardoso, this represents just the beginning of an ambitious journey to grow Creative Electron into a multi-billion dollar enterprise bridging technological silos to deliver inspection solutions that work across global manufacturing environments.EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The [CB] is now attacking the Secretary of the Treasury, they know what is happening and they will begin to push back. Trump is getting ready to drill for oil and he is removing the regs. The fake news will use shortages from China on Trump, but the window is closing. David Sacks wants banks to make Bitcoin mainstream. The [DS] is panicking, the first arrest has been made and it was a Judge that was aiding and embedding an illegal. The Judge did not follow the rule of law.The Direction is confirmed, nobody is above the law. Virginia Giuffre has allegedly committed suicide after her accident. She put out a note a while back saying she wasn't. What if she didn't and she is protected by the good guys, when does a bird sing.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/SteveGuest/status/1915929952664404266   comment on X. This type of reporting is why the media has lost so much credibility.  Watch Longshoremen Union – A Predictable Democrat Strategy to Weaponize Absent China Goods in Coming Months WSJ – The number of ships sailing from China to the U.S. laden with clothes, electronics, furniture and other goods is plunging, as an accelerating number of cargoes are canceled. The scrapped sailings come after the Trump administration ratcheted up tariffs on China while giving a three-month reprieve on punitive levies for much of the rest of the world. At the Port of Los Angeles, one of America's biggest gateways for imports from China, executive director Gene Seroka told port officials Thursday that he expects a 35% drop in import volumes in two weeks “as essentially all shipments out of China for major retailers and manufacturers has ceased.”   Bookings out of China fell 60% in the past week after Trump imposed a succession of tariffs on China that reached 145% on April 9, according to Nathan Strang, director of ocean freight at Flexport, a San Francisco-based company that helps companies ship cargo around the world.   ♦ Key point for consideration: Just because cargo comes from Vietnam, Cambodia and/or Malaysia ports instead of China, does not mean the product within the cargo is not Chinese.  In reality the tentacles of Beijing's proactive positioning are very visible within each of the aforementioned nations. It is also obvious from the approach taken by President Trump and his trade team; they are well aware of the belt-and-road hubs China established in the past decade. The narrative will be that fewer container ships from China (tariff impact) will have a negative impact on dock workers and tradespeople who work in the ports for U.S. imports.  Fewer imported cargo containers equal less work for the longshoremen; that's the first part of this predictable corporate narrative.  However, in 2024 President Trump was forcefully out front in supporting the ILA union contract position. Will the International Longshoremen's Association stand with Trump, or will they drop support as the global trade reset emphasizes domestically manufactured jobs?  That will be an interesting aspect to watch because the dockworker union leadership will face massive pressure to comply with the anti-tariff narrative.   Democrats will blame President Trump for empty shelves, missing parts or finished consumer goods (true or not).  Even small sector products that might be missing will be dramatically emphasized.  Prepare for this, because it will be part of the 2026 election narrative. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.

Preview: Colleague Bob Zimmerman Reports That China Is Lending a Hand to Malaysia to Create a Spaceport for Profit as the Spaceport Footprint Spreads Globally. More APRIL 1961

Our U.S. and Asia economists Michael Gapen and Chetan Ahya discuss how tariff uncertainty is shaping their expectations for these economies over the second half of 2025.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley. ----- Transcript -----Michael Gapen: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michael Gapen, Morgan Stanley's Chief U.S. Economist.Chetan Ahya: And I'm Chetan Ahya, Chief Asia Economist.Michael Gapen: Today we'll discuss some significant changes to our Asia growth forecast on the heels of tariffs. As well as how the U.S. economy is reacting to the changes in the global trading environment.It's Friday, April 25th at 8am in New York.Chetan Ahya: And 8pm in Hong Kong.Michael Gapen: So, Chetan, since the last time we were both on the show, it appears that we are headed towards at least some de-escalation of trade tensions. Just last week, you wrote in your report that the tariffs on China are too prohibitive for any trade to take place – and that you expected some dialing down of the escalatory action. And this week the administration started to talk about easing tariffs on China significantly.Considering all the events since April 2nd – and it's felt like a lot of events since April 2nd –where does it leave you in terms of how you are thinking about the outlook?Chetan Ahya: So, Mike, that's right. You know what we thought was that the current level of tariffs that the U.S. has on China and what China has on the U.S. means that effectively there are no transactions possibleBut look, even after those tariff rates are going down, we are still expecting it to be in the range of around 60 per cent. And that would still be relatively high level of tariffs. If I were just to translate this into what it means for the whole region? So, for the whole region, the weighted average tariff will still be around 32 per cent. And remember this number was close to 5 per cent in early January.So, we are talking about a huge amount of uncertainty related to this tariff path and the tariff level itself is going to remain somewhat high.And so, with that concern on uncertainty, we are expecting a region's investment growth to be affected significantly, taking down region's growth lower.Michael Gapen: So, Chetan, I was looking over your growth forecast and noticed that you have a sharp step down in growth from the second quarter of 2025 on. Can you walk us through these revisions in particular?Chetan Ahya: So yes, we have changed our forecast and what we are now seeing is in terms of growth path is that Asia's overall GDP growth will slow from 4.8 per cent that we saw in fourth quarter of last year, to around 3.6 per cent by fourth quarter of this year.And for comparable time period, China's growth will slow from 5.4 to 3.7 [per cent]. So that's another meaningful step down for ChinaMichael Gapen: What do you think Asian economies can do to counteract the impact from tariffs at this point?Chetan Ahya: So, we expect the policy makers in the region to take up both monetary and fiscal policy easing. But, you know, despite that policy easing effort, you will still see that meaningful growth drag. So, for China, we think it'll be the fiscal policy that will do the heavy lifting. Whereas for Asia ex-China is going to be more monetary policy that will do the heavy lifting.And in terms of the exact magnitude, we're expecting 50 to 150 basis points depending upon the economy in the region in form of rate cuts. And specifically on China; on the fiscal policy, we expect them to take up about 2.5 per cent of GDP increase in fiscal deficit in form of investment in infrastructure, as well as some programs for supporting consumption spending.Michael Gapen: So Chetan, it sounds like a lot of monetary and fiscal policy easing and support is coming from the Asian economies. But I guess the bottom line is that you don't think it would be sufficient to fully counteract the impact from tariffs. Is that right?Chetan Ahya: That's right Mike. And let me come to you now and get your thoughts on how you see the development of the tariffs, et cetera, affecting the U.S. economy. You've already recently characterized your view on the U.S. economy as still living on the edge. What's driving this view?Michael Gapen: It's a way that we were trying to communicate that, you know, we don't see the economy at the moment, falling into a recession, but we think it's close. If we thought that the effective tariff rate was going to stay where it was -- or where it is -- roughly around 18 per cent, then we would have a much more negative view on the outlook. And we do expect the effective tariff rate to come down for all the reasons that you suggested there. And there's openings for that, to happen. And that's where the conversation has been going in recent days.And so, I think there's a tension between how much uncertainty can be reduced on one hand. And then on the other hand, how quickly volumes in the economy, activity in the economy may slow. So, I think we're in a window here where – where we are in a race against time to bring the effective tariff rate lower, in order to keep the economy in recovery. So that was really my narrative here where living on the edge, where we're not projecting a recession, but we're close enough to one. That, it's almost a coin toss. And I think we need to backpedal here relatively quickly, or we could have much more negative effects on the economy.Chetan Ahya: And Mike, I remember that, in 2018, we did not see this kind of a reaction in the consumer confidence data, but we are seeing that in this cycle. And on top of it, we have this expectation that corporate confidence will also be weighed down by policy uncertainty. So how does this double whammy of weak confidence feature in your forecast?Michael Gapen: I think the key component or in, in this case two key components for the outlook for the economy – because it's relatively straightforward to try and project or pass through the direct effect of tariffs on consumer spending, real incomes and trade volumes. But what's really hard to understand here is what does a highly uncertain environment do to asset markets and business sentiment?So, the, the two channels here that you mentioned, consumer confidence and business confidence. These are kind of what might get you spill over effects, and a recession.So, for the consumer, what we're really focused on here is, yes. Stated confidence by households is weak, but they're still generally spending. And tariffs affect lower- and middle-income houses more than they do upper income households. So, we're really keyed in on: Do equity markets fall enough? Do we get a negative wealth shock on upper income consumers, where they decide, ‘Hey, I feel less wealthy, therefore I'm going to spend less than save more.'So, then the business sector delays spending and may even, you know, generate some layoffs; and recessions, as you know, happen when there's a lot of negative feedback loops in the economy. And so, this is what we're worried about.Chetan Ahya: Another interesting debate, that we as a team are having with the investors is about the Fed policy response. And so, Fed Chair Powell has said that tariffs would generate at least a temporary rise in inflation. How do you think the Fed will handle a tariff induced spike in inflation?Michael Gapen: So, there has been an evolution in the Fed's thought and thinking around how to handle tariffs. Given the dramatic increase in tariffs,, I think the Fed has to wait and they have to see the actual data come in.So, in our view, with inflation rising first and activity weakening later, you probably don't get any Fed cuts this year. And the Fed moves to rate cuts in 2026. If we're wrong in the economy, and, and it decelerates, and moves into a recession more quickly than we would anticipate, and the labor market deteriorates rapidly, then the Fed will ease.But what they're doing here is they're responding to a world where both sides of their mandate are getting worse. And they're going to respond to the one that's more offsides than the other. And in the short run, we think that'll be inflation. So, it means the Fed moves much later than markets currently expect.Chetan Ahya: In terms of the next set of data points or events that you're watching, uh, which can change your view on the growth outlook – what are you really, looking out for?Michael Gapen: Well, I think in the very short run, it's looking at all the inflation data and seeing whether or not the higher tariff rates are getting passed through to the final consumer. We think a little of that will show up in the April inflation data that's due out in the middle of May. That'll be mainly around autos. But then we think the May, June, and July data will begin to show much more increase in goods prices from the tariff pass through. So, we'll be kind of watching that to see whether the inflation impulse is as strong as we think it will be.Second, I think in the very short run, we'll be watching trade volumes. We'll be watching even, shipping container volumes.We'll be watching for blank sales where ships skip ports because there's just not any activity or demand. And then finally, I'd say employment, right? Obviously, expansion versus contraction and whether the economy will stay in expansion phase will be dependent on whether employment continues to grow. We'll get an early look on that. For the April employment data in early May. We don't think there'll be much negative imprint on April employment, but as we move into May, June, and July, we could see hiring slow down more rapidly.So, Chetan, that's what I would point to – just ascertaining the near-term inflation impulse, looking out for any sharp slowdown in trade volumes and whether or not the labor market holds up.Michael Gapen: Before we close, based on what I just described about the U.S. and also how you're thinking about the tariff situation, how would you differentiate the economies in your part of the world? I only have to deal with one. You have to deal with many. How would you differentiate between economies in your region right now?Chetan Ahya: So Mike, what we've tried to do is to think about this more from which economies are more trade oriented and which economies are less trade oriented. Because we are aware about the fact that there is going to be an overall trade slowdown for the region. And so, in that context, India and Australia are the ones we think will be, relatively less affected from this trade slowdown and global growth slowdown. Whereas more trade-oriented economies, which is, you know, the likes of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia would be getting more affected.; The reality is that China is facing the maximum amount of tariffs within the region. And therefore we are building in a bit more growth slowdown in case of China, even while its trade orientation is a bit lower than Korea and Taiwan.Michael Gapen: Chetan, thanks for taking time to talk today.Chetan Ahya: Great speaking with you, Mike,Michael Gapen: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down deportation statistics and how the Trump administration is responding to the crisis. A Boston judge has temporarily blocked new federal rules on passport gender markers. Harvard University is suing the Trump administration. Who will win the lawsuit? Anson Frericks, author and co-founder of Strive Asset Management, joins No Spin News to discuss the controversies surrounding Harvard and the decline of Bud Light. What the White House said in response to NPR's report on the search for Pete Hegseth's replacement. Bill explains why Malaysia is mad at him. Final Thought: O'Reilly's Tip of the Day. In Case You Missed It: Stand out from the crowd with our Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! Make Mom happy this Mother's Day! Gift her our new Not Woke Mom mug, bundled with Killing the Witches—all for just $39.95. Limited time only!  Pre-order Bill's next book in the new Confronting Series, ‘Confronting Evil' NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices