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President Trump's Asia trip kicks off with peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand and a trade framework with China, before meeting with President Xi Jinping on Thursday. The massive U.S. military build up in the Caribbean waters off the coast of Venezuela is causing concern from Caracas to the U.S. Congress, Venezuelan troops conduct drills on their beaches this weekend. And federal workers face growing financial strain as the government shutdown threatens holiday travel and food benefits.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Dana Farrington, Tara Neil, Kelsey Snell, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle .It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams and Christopher ThomasWe get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The BBC visits camps and a prison in north-eastern Syria where Islamic State fighters and their families are being held. The caliphate has been regrouping in the vacuum left by the collapsed Assad regime. Also: Victory for President Javier Milei's party in midterm elections in Argentina; tensions rise as another US warship joins those floating off the coast of Venezuela; two arrested in connection with the Louvre jewel heist; India and China resume direct flights; mechanics take on Tesla in Sweden; and the importance of rebuilding Gaza's heritage sites.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The world's most powerful warship is heading south. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean as part of a growing U.S. campaign targeting narco-smuggling routes in South America. President Trump kicks off his Asia tour with early progress. Washington and Beijing say they've reached “basic consensus” on trade, easing tensions as Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping. Moscow flexes its muscles. Russia announces a successful test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile—one President Putin claims can evade any defense system. And in today's Back of the Brief—French police crack the case of the $100 million Louvre heist. Two suspects are in custody, including one arrested at a Paris airport while trying to flee the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB.Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold 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 dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers President Trump's trade breakthroughs in Asia, new peace nominations, Argentina's election victory, France's jewel heist, Gaza's fragile ceasefire, and the rising threat of war in Venezuela.   Trump Secures Major Deals in Asia: The President finalized key agreements with China to curb fentanyl exports, purchase American soybeans, and delay rare earth export controls. The two leaders also agreed on a new ownership plan for TikTok. Trump is meeting regional leaders this week as part of a broader push to reassert U.S. influence in Southeast Asia.   Thailand and Cambodia Sign Peace Accords: After months of diplomacy, Trump brokered a deal between the two nations that ends their border tensions. Both leaders have nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The White House also announced new tariff cuts on trade with Malaysia and Thailand.   Argentina Turns Right: President Javier Milei's sweeping election victory delivered a major win for Trump's foreign policy and a defeat for socialism in South America. The result validates Trump's $40 billion aid gamble and boosts U.S. influence in the region.   French Crown Jewels Stolen by Migrants: Two suspects from Paris's migrant suburbs were arrested for the $100 million Louvre jewel heist. The theft has reignited France's immigration debate, with populists calling for deportations and leftists insisting on “inclusive empathy.” Bryan says, “It's not just jewels they stole — it's France's history.”   Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas continues to withhold bodies of murdered hostages as Trump warns of consequences within 48 hours. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Western and Arab intelligence stopped a planned massacre of rival Palestinian clans.   U.S. Warships Mass Near Venezuela: The USS Gravely and the Gerald Ford Strike Group have entered the Caribbean alongside elite Marine and Army units. Analysts believe Trump may soon order strikes against Venezuela's narco regime or its foreign backers from Russia, Iran, and China.   Looking Ahead: Bryan previews stories on China's economic collapse, U.S. military advances in drone warfare, and a $130 million private donation funding American troops during the shutdown.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump China trade deal fentanyl soybeans, Thailand Cambodia peace accord Nobel nomination, Javier Milei Argentina election victory, Louvre jewel heist migrant suspects, Gaza ceasefire Hamas hostages, Venezuela warships USS Gravely Gerald Ford, Trump Venezuela strikes Russia Iran China, U.S. Southeast Asia trade influence

 Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – Louvre Suspects Arrested (03:30)– U.S. Warships Head To Caribbean Amid Rising Tensions With Venezuela (07:10) – Hurricane Melissa Expected To Bring Catastrophic Threat To Jamaica, Haiti (19:50) – U.S., China Talks Sketch Out Rare Earths, Tariff Pause (21:40) – Trump Adds 10% Tariff On Canada Over Reagan TV Ad (26:00) – Shutdown Continues– Federal Workers Get Side Hustles (30:45) – Healthcare Costs Rise For Americans & Federal Workers Go Without Paychecks (32:00) – Travis Kelce Is Jumping In to Save Six Flags Just When It Needed It Most (35:20) – Smart Toilets Analyze Urine & Poop (37:10) – On This Day In History (41:15) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS – BetterHelp – 10% off your first month 

Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi travels to Venezuela as the frosty relationship between Washington and Caracas reaches a boiling point. With U.S. warships off the coast, a $50 million bounty for President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, and thousands of Venezuelan troops mobilized, 60 MINUTES gets rare access inside a country bracing for conflict. Alfonsi interviews Phil Gunson, a senior analyst for the International Crisis Group, James Story, a former top U.S. diplomat to Venezuela, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), about the showdown over drugs, oil, and power has put two nations on the brink. 60 MINUTES profiles Dr. Peter Attia, a Stanford-trained physician and star in the emerging field of longevity medicine who spends a lot of time thinking about the final years of his life, and yours too.  Norah 'Donnell becomes a patient for a day, undergoing his practice's rigorous evaluation and interviews Attia about his methods and innovative approach to longevity – one aimed at helping people live not just longer, but better. Correspondent Cecilia Vega meets Oz Pearlman, the mentalist who has gone viral by astonishing celebrities, billionaires, and even seasoned interviewers with his uncanny ability to read people – not minds. He insists it's not magic and is now taking some of the secrets of his mind games public, teaching people to think like a mentalist. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Durante las próximas cuatro semanas, Cancioneros hará una breve pausa. Volveremos con nuevos episodios el 17 de noviembre. Mientras tanto, estaremos compartiendo nuevamente episodios de nuestras temporadas anteriores. En este episodio de El Cancionero de Kurt, conducido por Albina Cabrera, exploramos el legado femenino en el punk a través de los álbumes Dry de PJ Harvey, Cut de The Slits y el debut homónimo de The Raincoats. Este viaje musical destaca la influencia decisiva de mujeres pioneras que desafiaron las convenciones de género y lideraron el camino hacia una expresión más auténtica y rebelde dentro del punk y el rock alternativo. Estas obras maestras de fines de los 70 y comienzo de los 90 no solo formaron parte de las influencias musicales de Kurt Cobain, sino que también resonaron profundamente en América Latina, incluyendo a bandas como She Devils, Tijuana No!,The Bags en Los Angeles, Maria T-Ta en Perú, solo por nombrar algunas. Este episodio celebra tres discos preferidos de Cobain, y usa esto como excusa para navegar por algunas de las mujeres más fundamentales de la música. Agradecimientos especiales: Pat Pietrafesa, fundadora de She Devils, miembro de Cumbia Queers. Tiene una editorial, Alcohol y Fotocopias, encargada de contenidos de la Feria del libro punk en Argentina. Barbi Recanati, guitarrista y compositora. Conductora de La Hora Animada por Radio Futurock, autora de Mostras del Rock. Ana Espinosa, guitarrista y vocalista en Vondré de México. Creadora de Gear Noise. Cecilia Bastidas, compositora y cantante. Ex miembro de la banda Tijuana No! Host del podcast Punk in Translation producide por Shake it Easy Media para Audible. Annina Rodriguez, historiadora de rock, host de Reser Radio y directora de programación de la mítica y única radio de rock dominicana, La X 102.1 FM. Lorena Orlando, artista multidisciplinaria de Venezuela. Host: Albina CabreraEditor: Dusty HenryProductor de audio: Roddy NikpourPodcast manager: Isabel KhaliliDirector editorial: Larry Mizell Jr.Apoya este podcast: kexp.org/elsonido For the next four weeks, Cancioneros will be taking a short break. We’ll return with new episodes on November 17th. In the meantime, we’ll be re-sharing episodes from our previous seasons. In this episode of El Cancionero de Kurt, Albina Cabrera delves into the female legacy within punk through the albums Dry by PJ Harvey, Cut by The Slits, and the self-titled debut of The Raincoats. This musical journey highlights the decisive influence of pioneering women who challenged gender conventions and paved the way for more authentic and rebellious expression within punk and alternative rock. These late '70s and early '90s masterpieces not only were part of Kurt Cobain's musical influences but also resonated deeply in Latin America, including bands like She Devils, Tijuana No!, The Bags in Los Angeles, and Maria T-Ta in Peru, to name a few. This episode celebrates three of Cobain's favorite records, using this as an excuse to navigate through some of the most fundamental women in music. Special thanks to: Pat Pietrafesa, founder of She-Devils, currently with Kumbia Queers. She runs the publishing house Alcohol y Fotocopias, in charge of content for the punk book fair in Argentina. Barbi Recanati, guitarist and composer. Host of La Hora Animada on Radio Futurock, author of Mostras del Rock. Ana Espinosa, guitarist and vocalist in Vondré from Mexico. Creator of Gear Anxiety. Cecilia Bastidas, composer and singer. Former member of the band Tijuana No! Host of Punk in Translation podcast produced by Shake it Easy Media for Audible. Annina Rodriguez is a rock historian, host of Reset Radio, and Programming Director of the mythical and only rock radio station in the Dominican Republic, X 102.1 FM. Lorena Orlando, a multidisciplinary artist from Venezuela. Host: Albina CabreraAudio producer: Roddy NikpourPodcast manager: Isabel KhaliliEditorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Support the podcast: kexp.org/donateSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En medio de una inestabilidad económica densa, las y los argentinos salieron este domingo a votar en unas elecciones legislativas con mucho peso detrás, pues definiría el poder de Javier Milei para llevar a cabo sus reformas y decretos durante la segunda mitad de su mandato. Este fin de semana se celebró el Gran Premio de México 2025 en el Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez a 10 años del regreso de la Fórmula 1 al país, y Lando Norris dominó la carrera de principio a fin, convirtiéndose en el líder del Campeonato de Pilotos.Además… El viernes por la tarde, tres hombres fueron asesinados en Tepito; Melissa se convirtió en un huracán de categoría 4; Estados Unidos y China llegaron a un acuerdo preliminar sobre temas como aranceles; Nicolás Maduro le quiere retirar la nacionalidad venezolana a un opositor por supuestamente haber llamado a una invasión extranjera de Venezuela; Al menos dos sospechosos han sido arrestados por el robo al Museo del Louvre; Lando Norris se llevó el Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México; Y Manuel Lapuente falleció este sábado a los 81 años de edad.Y para #ElVasoMedioLleno… Form Energy creó un sistema de baterías de hierro-aire para generar energía con óxido.Para enterarte de más noticias como estas, síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como @telokwento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Necessary Conversation, we start by asking the question: What is MAGA? From there, the conversation spirals through one of the wildest weeks yet — as Trump literally tears down part of the White House, pardons criminals tied to terrorism and child exploitation, and demands hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars for himself.

Another US warship has sailed into waters near Venezuela, adding to the growing presence of American warships and warplanes. The US has said it is fighting against drug traffickers, but there is a growing sense it might not be the full picture, as a US Senator has said they could soon launch a military attack on Venezuelan soil.We speak to Venezuela's attorney general and close ally of President Nicolas Maduro about what he thinks the United States is up to.Also in our programme: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim they have captured the army headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher; and we hear about Argentina's most controversial mid-elections.(Photo: The US Navy destroyer USS Gravely arrives in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, a few miles off the coast of Venezuela. Credit: Andrea de Silva / EPA / Shutterstock)

Democratic Representatives Henry Cuellar and Angie Craig discuss the dangers to American families if SNAP benefits expire at the end of the week; how the Trump administration is escalating tensions with Venezuela and where the situation goes next; the importance of bearing witness to and pushing back against ICE's cruelest tactics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Dr. James Mitchell discusses the terror cartels, an update on Hamas and Israel, and the hidden menace and terrorist threat on America's highways. Patricia Anthone talks about the impact of Democratic Socialism and how the Left is using the ‘government shutdown' to revive their Woke agenda. Dean Bowen has the Nation's Report Card...

Eric and Eliot discuss appeasement and the striking similarities between Putin's recent demands and Hitler's insistence that the Czechs surrender the heavily fortified Sudetenland. They then turn to the latest idiocy coming from the administration, including Trump's demolition of the East Wing, the Pentagon's new exclusively right-wing press corps, and the live-fire Marine exercise that sent ordnance onto I-5 in California during a salute to Pete Hegseth and JD Vance. They also examine Putin's phone call with Trump and the situation in Ukraine, along with Trump's accelerating campaign of regime change in Venezuela. They end the week's conversation with thoughts on the No Kings protests and the daunting prospects for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza. Show Notes: - Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill, and the Road to War: https://a.co/d/awNtPTM - Eric & David Kramer's latest on Ukraine: https://thedispatch.com/article/trump-putin-budapest-ukraine-tomahawks/ Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio exclusivo para suscriptores de Se Habla Español en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox y Patreon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E2vhVqLNtiO2TyOjfK987 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sehablaespanol Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sehablaespanol/w/6450 Donaciones: https://paypal.me/sehablaespanol Contacto: sehablaespanolpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sehablaespanolpodcast Twitter: @espanolpodcast Hola, ¿cómo va todo? Espero que bien. Ojalá el mes de octubre haya sido bueno para ti. Por mi parte, este fin de semana estoy en Madrid pasando unos días con mis hijos. Como ya te he contado otras veces, intentamos venir a España una vez al mes, aunque solo sean tres días. Y en esta ocasión ha coincidido con el cambio de hora. La noche del 25 al 26 de octubre hemos podido dormir una hora más, porque a las 3 de la mañana los relojes han pasado a las 2. Bueno, al menos el reloj del móvil, porque se cambia de forma automática. Pero luego hay otros en casa que tenemos que cambiar de manera manual. Sin embargo, hoy no vamos a hablar de eso, sino de algo mucho más serio. Me refiero al aborto, a la interrupción del embarazo. Y es que esta semana he escuchado una noticia muy interesante sobre ese tema. La vamos a escuchar en unos minutos, pero antes me gustaría darte algo de contexto. Lo primero que debes saber es que, durante muchos años el aborto fue ilegal en España. No fue hasta 1985 cuando se permitió en tres casos muy concretos: si había riesgo para la salud de la madre, si el embarazo era fruto de una violación, o si el feto presentaba malformaciones graves. Mucho más tarde, ya en 2010, se aprobó una nueva ley que permitió a las mujeres interrumpir su embarazo libremente hasta la semana 14, sin necesidad de justificar su decisión. Como te puedes imaginar, esta ley marcó un cambio muy importante. Y más recientemente, en 2023, se reformó la ley para facilitar aún más el acceso al aborto en la sanidad pública. Por ejemplo, ya no es obligatorio que las menores de 16 y 17 años pidan permiso a sus padres, y se eliminó el periodo obligatorio de reflexión antes de abortar. Así que, podemos decir que la legislación sobre el aborto en España ha evolucionado desde una prohibición total hasta un modelo que reconoce el derecho de las mujeres a decidir sobre su maternidad. Eso con respecto a España. Pero como ahora vivo en Luxemburgo, me gustaría contarte lo que sucede en ese país. En Luxemburgo, el aborto es legal y accesible para todas las mujeres desde la reforma de la ley en 2014. Esta legislación reconoce el derecho de la mujer a decidir si desea continuar o no con su embarazo, sin necesidad de justificar su decisión. En concreto, el aborto puede realizarse hasta la semana 12 de embarazo. Después de ese plazo, solo se permite si dos médicos certifican que existe un riesgo grave para la salud o la vida de la mujer o del feto. Y hay dos tipos de aborto disponibles: el aborto médico, con pastillas, que se realiza en las primeras 7 semanas. Y el aborto quirúrgico, que se ofrece entre las semanas 7 y 12 en una clínica. En cuanto a los requisitos previos, pues es obligatorio asistir a una consulta médica y pasar por un periodo de reflexión de 3 días antes del procedimiento. Y las menores de edad pueden abortar, pero si no quieren informar a sus padres, deben acudir acompañadas por un adulto de confianza y recibir apoyo psicosocial. Con respecto al coste, para las mujeres residentes con seguro médico en Luxemburgo, el aborto está cubierto por la seguridad social. En el caso del aborto quirúrgico, hay un pequeño copago de 25,50 €. Y una vez explicado todo esto, volvemos a España para escuchar la noticia de hoy, donde se ofrecen las estadísticas del aborto en mi país durante 2024. Como te puedes imaginar, la información pertenece a Radio Nacional de España. Presta mucha atención. “Acaban de hacerse públicas las cifras de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo durante 2024. Crecieron moderadamente y la mayoría de las intervenciones se produjeron en centros privados, Luis Vallés. Concretamente el 80% de los abortos se produjeron en esos centros privados. Hablamos de 83.609 abortos en la privada frente a 30.900 en la pública. Aunque ha habido un leve repunte en la sanidad pública, la Ministra incide en que todavía queda mucho por hacer y mira a las Comunidades Autónomas. Mónica García. Vamos a la dirección correcta, pero aún no es suficiente. 8 de cada 10 interrupciones voluntarias del embarazo siguen realizándose fuera de la red pública. Y desgraciadamente sabemos que hoy muchas comunidades siguen sin cumplir con su parte. En términos globales, en 2024 se produjeron en España 106.000 abortos, un 3% más que en 2023. Además, en este informe de Sanidad se recoge que el 94% de las interrupciones se realizó a petición de la mujer y el 76% se llevaron a cabo antes de la octava semana de gestación. El mayor incremento de la tasa de incidencia se registró en mujeres de entre 35 a 39 años.” Bien, pues como has podido escuchar, el número de abortos creció en España en 2024 con respecto al año anterior, aunque no demasiado, un 3%. Y después de conocer los datos, vamos con las palabras clave. La primera es muy sencilla, interrupción, que es la detención o suspensión temporal o definitiva de algo que estaba en marcha. Ejemplos: Hubo una interrupción en la clase porque se fue la luz. La película sufrió una interrupción por problemas técnicos. Segunda palabra, esta vez en plural: intervenciones. Son acciones realizadas para cambiar una situación, especialmente en medicina o en asuntos sociales o políticos. En el contexto de la noticia se usa como sinónimo de operaciones quirúrgicas. Ejemplos: El cirujano realizó tres intervenciones en un solo día. El gobierno anunció nuevas intervenciones para controlar la inflación. Pasamos ahora a la palabra repunte, que es un aumento repentino, una subida, o una recuperación después de una bajada. Ejemplos: Se espera un repunte en las ventas durante la temporada navideña. Después de varios meses de descenso, hubo un repunte en el precio del petróleo. Lo siguiente que tenemos es un verbo: incidir. Significa enfatizar, subrayar o poner especial atención en algo. También puede significar influir en algo. Ejemplos: El entrenador incidió en la importancia de trabajar en equipo. Las condiciones climáticas pueden incidir en la producción agrícola. Lo que viene ahora se usa mucho más que el verbo anterior: llevar a cabo. Quiere decir realizar o ejecutar una acción, proyecto o actividad. Ejemplos: Vamos a llevar a cabo una investigación sobre el cambio climático. El artista llevó a cabo una exposición con sus obras más recientes. Otra palabra fácil: gestación. Se trata del proceso de desarrollo de un ser vivo dentro del útero de la madre, desde la concepción hasta el nacimiento. Ejemplos: Durante la gestación, es importante llevar una dieta equilibrada. La gestación de un elefante puede durar hasta 22 meses. Por último tenemos la tasa de incidencia. Es una medida que indica la frecuencia con la que ocurre algo (como una enfermedad o un evento) en una población durante un periodo de tiempo. Ejemplos: La tasa de incidencia de gripe aumentó este invierno en las zonas rurales. En los últimos años, ha bajado la tasa de incidencia de accidentes de tráfico. Todo claro, ¿verdad? Hoy el vocabulario no era muy difícil. Así que, estamos preparados para escuchar la noticia por segunda vez. “Acaban de hacerse públicas las cifras de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo durante 2024. Crecieron moderadamente y la mayoría de las intervenciones se produjeron en centros privados, Luis Vallés. Concretamente el 80% de los abortos se produjeron en esos centros privados. Hablamos de 83.609 abortos en la privada frente a 30.900 en la pública. Aunque ha habido un leve repunte en la sanidad pública, la Ministra incide en que todavía queda mucho por hacer y mira a las Comunidades Autónomas. Mónica García. Vamos a la dirección correcta, pero aún no es suficiente. 8 de cada 10 interrupciones voluntarias del embarazo siguen realizándose fuera de la red pública. Y desgraciadamente sabemos que hoy muchas comunidades siguen sin cumplir con su parte. En términos globales, en 2024 se produjeron en España 106.000 abortos, un 3% más que en 2023. Además, en este informe de Sanidad se recoge que el 94% de las interrupciones se realizó a petición de la mujer y el 76% se llevaron a cabo antes de la octava semana de gestación. El mayor incremento de la tasa de incidencia se registró en mujeres de entre 35 a 39 años.” Como siempre, ahora voy a intentar contarte la misma noticia, pero cambiando algunas palabras para que puedas ampliar tu vocabulario. Vamos allá. El Ministerio de Sanidad ha difundido recientemente los últimos datos sobre los abortos voluntarios realizados en España durante el año 2024. Las estadísticas reflejan un ligero incremento respecto al año anterior, y revelan que la mayoría de estos procedimientos se realizaron en instituciones médicas privadas. En total, se contabilizaron 83.609 casos en centros privados, mientras que 30.900 tuvieron lugar en hospitales públicos, lo que indica una clara predominancia del sector privado en este ámbito. Aunque se ha observado una subida discreta en el número de abortos realizados en la red sanitaria pública, la Ministra de Sanidad ha remarcado que aún queda mucho por avanzar. Además, ha dirigido su atención hacia las autoridades regionales, a las que ha instado a asumir sus responsabilidades. En sus declaraciones, la ministra afirmó que “estamos progresando, pero todavía no hemos alcanzado el objetivo. Ocho de cada diez interrupciones del embarazo siguen realizándose fuera del sistema público. Y, lamentablemente, muchas comunidades autónomas aún no están haciendo lo que les corresponde”. En conjunto, durante el año pasado se efectuaron aproximadamente 106.000 abortos en todo el país, lo que supone un aumento del 3% en comparación con 2023. El informe también señala que el 94% de los procedimientos se realizaron por decisión propia de la mujer, y que el 76% tuvieron lugar antes de completar las primeras ocho semanas de embarazo. Finalmente, el grupo de mujeres de entre 35 y 39 años fue el que experimentó el mayor crecimiento en el número de casos, según el informe. Muy bien. Pues volvemos a escuchar la noticia y luego te cuento más datos del aborto en otros países. Hay diferencias muy grandes. Enseguida lo vemos. “Acaban de hacerse públicas las cifras de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo durante 2024. Crecieron moderadamente y la mayoría de las intervenciones se produjeron en centros privados, Luis Vallés. Concretamente el 80% de los abortos se produjeron en esos centros privados. Hablamos de 83.609 abortos en la privada frente a 30.900 en la pública. Aunque ha habido un leve repunte en la sanidad pública, la Ministra incide en que todavía queda mucho por hacer y mira a las Comunidades Autónomas. Mónica García. Vamos a la dirección correcta, pero aún no es suficiente. 8 de cada 10 interrupciones voluntarias del embarazo siguen realizándose fuera de la red pública. Y desgraciadamente sabemos que hoy muchas comunidades siguen sin cumplir con su parte. En términos globales, en 2024 se produjeron en España 106.000 abortos, un 3% más que en 2023. Además, en este informe de Sanidad se recoge que el 94% de las interrupciones se realizó a petición de la mujer y el 76% se llevaron a cabo antes de la octava semana de gestación. El mayor incremento de la tasa de incidencia se registró en mujeres de entre 35 a 39 años.” Bueno, como hemos visto, España es uno de los países donde el aborto está legalizado a petición de la mujer durante las primeras 14 semanas de embarazo. Además, en casos graves, como riesgo para la salud de la madre o malformaciones del feto, se puede interrumpir el embarazo hasta la semana 22 o incluso más allá. Sin embargo, esta situación no es común en todo el mundo. Existen grandes diferencias entre países: En al menos 24 países, el aborto está completamente prohibido, incluso si la vida de la mujer está en peligro. Algunos ejemplos son El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Filipinas, Egipto o Madagascar. En estos lugares, las mujeres pueden enfrentarse a penas de cárcel por abortar. Otros países solo permiten el aborto si hay riesgo de muerte para la madre, como ocurre en Venezuela, Paraguay, Nigeria o Afganistán. En estos casos, ni siquiera se acepta la violación o las malformaciones del feto como motivos válidos. En países como Chile, Irán o Japón, el aborto está permitido solo en ciertas circunstancias, como violación, malformaciones graves o problemas de salud física o mental. La mujer debe justificar su decisión y cumplir con requisitos legales. Y además de España, otros países como Francia, Alemania, Argentina, Uruguay, Noruega o Grecia permiten el aborto libremente durante las primeras semanas (normalmente hasta la semana 12 o 14). Después de ese plazo, se exigen razones médicas o legales. También hay casos especiales. Por ejemplo, en Estados Unidos, la situación cambió en 2022. El Tribunal Supremo eliminó la protección federal del derecho al aborto, y ahora cada estado decide su propia ley. Algunos lo han prohibido casi por completo, como Texas o Misuri, mientras que otros lo permiten sin restricciones, como California o Nueva York. Esta diversidad legal muestra cómo el acceso al aborto depende mucho del país en el que se viva. Mientras en algunos lugares es un derecho reconocido, en otros sigue siendo un tema tabú o incluso un delito. Perfecto. Nos queda una última cosa, repasar las palabras que hemos aprendido hoy. -Interrupción: Detención o suspensión temporal o definitiva de algo que estaba en marcha. -Intervenciones: Acciones realizadas para cambiar una situación, especialmente en medicina o en asuntos sociales o políticos. En el contexto de la noticia es sinónimo de operación quirúrgica. -Repunte: Aumento repentino, subida o recuperación después de una bajada. -Incidir: Enfatizar, subrayar o poner especial atención en algo. También puede significar influir en algo. -Llevar a cabo: Realizar o ejecutar una acción, proyecto o actividad. -Gestación: Proceso de desarrollo de un ser vivo dentro del útero de la madre, desde la concepción hasta el nacimiento. -Tasa de incidencia: Medida que indica la frecuencia con la que ocurre un fenómeno, como una enfermedad o un evento, en una población durante un periodo de tiempo. Pues ahora sí que hemos terminado. Te agradezco muchísimo todo tu apoyo una vez más y te espero la próxima semana con más contenido extra. Adiós. Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Se Habla Español. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/171214

October 26, 2025 7am: The New York Times reports that while plans are not finalized, the ICE proposal stems from frustration from Donald Trump and within the Department of Homeland Security over the pace of deportations, which are lagging behind the President's goal of more than a million at the end of his first year back in office. Meanwhile Democrats are speaking out about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon joins The Weekend to discuss what she observed while visiting Chicago.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

« Arrêté en 2024 à Moscou, le chercheur français, conseiller d'une ONG, est accusé d'espionnage par les services secrets et risque vingt ans de prison », raconte le Nouvel Obs, qui a rencontré ses parents, Brigitte et Alain Vinatier. Des parents « qui avancent à l'aveugle, inquiets de commettre un faux pas, de dire le mot de trop qui pourrait nuire à leur fils », explique l'hebdomadaire, qui précise : « longtemps les deux septuagénaires sont restés discrets, pour ne pas nuire aux pourparlers diplomatiques. Mais aujourd'hui, ils estiment n'avoir plus rien à perdre et n'ont qu'une crainte : " que l'on oublie Laurent " ». « Initialement interpellé pour un mobile administratif qui lui a valu une première condamnation à trois ans de prison, poursuit le Nouvel Obs, Laurent Vinatier est désormais soupçonné d'espionnage et risque vingt ans d'incarcération. Le procès doit avoir lieu en novembre ». Avec, en filigrane, cette question que pose l'hebdomadaire : « Laurent Vinatier est-il une victime collatérale des tensions diplomatiques entre la Russie et la France depuis l'invasion de l'Ukraine ? »  C'est en tout cas, « ce que redoutent ses parents ». Que peut-il se passer maintenant ? interroge encore le Nouvel Obs, pour lequel, « selon toute vraisemblance, le chercheur pourrait être utilisé comme monnaie d'échange par le Kremlin, dans le cadre d'un troc de prisonniers entre la Russie et l'Occident ».  Ce serait alors une issue favorable, comme celle qu'a connue le journaliste américain Evan Gershkovich, libéré en août dernier lors d'un échange de prisonniers.  85 millions d'otages Lui aussi a connu la prison, à l'étranger, avant d'être libéré… aujourd'hui, il témoigne. « Benjamin Brière a passé trois ans dans les geôles iraniennes », rappelle le Point. Benjamin Brière, accusé d'espionnage (lui aussi) et devenu otage. C'était en 2020, alors qu'il voyageait en van en Iran. Il ne sera libéré qu'en 2023. Aujourd'hui, il publie un livre Azadi, dans lequel il raconte sa captivité, « transbahuté d'interrogatoire en interrogatoire, de cellule en cellule. » « Vous écrivez, lui dit le Point, qu'il ne fait malheureusement aucun doute qu'il y aura d'autres otages ». « Je peux le dire aujourd'hui, même si cela me déchire le cœur : " n'allez pas en Iran ". Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris sont détenus dans des conditions dramatiques (…) Là-bas, la liberté ne se joue pas dans une cour de justice », ajoute Benjamin Brière qui tient à préciser : « Il ne faut pas faire l'amalgame entre les Iraniens, les Iraniennes et la République Islamique. L'Iran, ce sont 90 millions d'habitants, dont 85 millions d'otages. Tout ce que je souhaite, c'est que les Iraniens et les Iraniennes aient la possibilité de choisir librement leur avenir ».   Que veut Trump ? Venons-en à la politique musclée de Donald Trump vis-à-vis du Venezuela. Le président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro est « sous la pression de l'Oncle Sam », nous dit l'Express, « un parfum de guerre froide plane sur les Caraïbes, où le Pentagone a déployé une immense flotte navale ». Pour l'Express, « la vraie question est : que veut Trump ? ». « Assassiner Maduro au moyen de frappes ciblées ? Pas sûr que l'idée, mise en œuvre contre le Hezbollah et le Hamas, soit géniale », estime l'Express qui avance une autre « option » : « obtenir le consentement de Maduro pour qu'il soit exfiltré vers Moscou, le Qatar ou Istanbul ». Hypothèse, qui ne serait guère réaliste, selon un interlocuteur de l'Express, qui nous amène vers ce qui semble être l'enjeu principal. « Derrière tous ces calculs », explique l'hebdomadaire, « se cache un autre enjeu : l'or noir. Autrefois surnommé " Venezuela saoudite ", le pays pétrolier abrite toujours d'extraordinaires réserves de pétrole lourd ».   Une femme engagée Marianne rend hommage à la primatologue Jane Goodall, disparue le premier octobre à l'âge de 91 ans. Pour évoquer le souvenir de celle qui a fait découvrir au monde les chimpanzés et leurs innombrables aptitudes, l'hebdomadaire a interrogé une autre primatologue, la Française Sabrina Krief, qui « suit les chimpanzés en Ouganda ». Elle nous rappelle « qu'en quelques mois seulement, Jane Goodall, par l'observation des chimpanzés qui n'étaient jusqu'alors pas étudiés, a été capable de mettre en évidence des comportements permettant de mieux comprendre nos plus proches parents (…) » C'était au début des années soixante. À la question : « comment expliquez-vous le succès de Jane Goodall ? » Sabrina Krief répond : « Ses découvertes sont très accessibles : elle a montré que les chimpanzés utilisent des outils, ressentent des émotions, peuvent faire la guerre, mais sont aussi capables d'une immense tendresse ». Jane Goodall, une femme engagée, nous dit aussi Sabrina Krief. Elle nous rappelle « qu'à partir de 1986, la primatologue s'est lancée dans des actions de conservation (…) et qu'elle était animée par un engagement extrêmement sincère : quand elle imitait les chimpanzés, ou parlait de ses expériences de terrain, cela sonnait vrai. » La photo qui illustre cette interview, photo célèbre, montre d'ailleurs Jane Goodall « parlant » avec un chimpanzé. Sans doute la meilleure manière de lui rendre hommage.

(02:12) In aanloop naar de verkiezingen zijn er eindeloos veel debatten, televisiespotjes en interviews met lijsttrekkers. Maar wie in de jaren '50, '60 en '70 in campagnetijd televisie keek, zag iets heel anders. Hoe is televisie in campagnetijd veranderd en wat zegt dat over hoe politici én omroepen naar de burger kijken en keken? We vragen het aan politiek historicus Solange Ploeg.    (18:58) In Venezuela wordt gevreesd voor een Amerikaanse inval – maar komt die er ook? En betekent dit dat we teruggaan naar de ‘Monroe-doctrine', de tijd waarin de Verenigde Staten zich naar believen mengden in Zuid-Amerika? Patricio Silva, emeritus-hoogleraar geschiedenis van Latijns Amerika, vertelt.    (30:36) Zangeres Roufaida speelt het nummer ‘Ken Ness' van haar debuutalbum Coming Up For Air.    (35:28) In de nieuwe tentoonstelling ‘Thuis in de 17de eeuw' in het Rijksmuseum wandel je van zonsopkomst tot zonsondergang door het dagelijks leven van toen. Theatermaker en vormgever Steef de Jong ontwierp het decor: vitrines omgetoverd tot kartonnen kamers, kijkdozen waarin je zelf even een 17de-eeuwer wordt en replica's van poppenhuizen. Wat vertelt dit over hoe mensen toen leefden? Steef is te gast en legt het uit.    (44:22) Op 29 oktober zijn de verkiezingen. In de ‘Politieke Tijdmachine' vragen we iedere week aan een andere gast: welke politicus uit het verleden verdient juist nu onze aandacht? Deze week vragen we dat aan politiek historicus Carla Hoetink. Haar keuze: Els Borst.    (53:12) Wie wint de Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2025, en schreef daarmee het beste historische publieksboek? De kanshebbers zijn:    Arianne Baggerman - De storm die wij vooruitgang noemen    Janna Coomans – Dievenland    Erik de Lange - De laatste dagen van Barbarije    Maarten van Riel - Het verdriet van Tilburg    Stephan Steinmetz - De tien van Den Haag    We praten met de genomineerde auteurs en onze afgevaardigde in de jury, schrijver Abdelkader Benali vertelt waarom deze boeken genomineerd zijn. En er is livemuziek van Roufaida. Zij zingt ‘Silver Linings' en ‘Splendor' van haar debuutalbum Coming Up For Air.    (01:40:49) Juryvoorzitter Ronald van Raak maakt bekend wie de winnaar is van de Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2025?    Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-26-oktober-2025  (https://www.vpro.nl/ovt/artikelen/ovt-26-oktober-2025)

When Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider dropped an F-bomb during a live post-game interview, the crowd cheered. Just days earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump used the same word on camera, when talking about Venezuela's leader.From politics to sports to pop culture, the F-word seems to be everywhere, In shows like Succession and The Bear, and even in everyday conversation. Some say it's a sign of authenticity and emotion. Others call it a decline in civility and respect.Our question: Do you judge someone who uses the F-word? How do you feel about more widespread acceptance of swearing?

This week, Ron Steslow and Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN) connect a headline-grabbing jewel heist at the Louvre to China's push to dethrone the dollar. Then, they turn to the escalating conflict with Venezuela: the strikes on alleged “drug boats,” CIA's new covert action authority, and what's really at stake for Maduro's regime. In Politicology+ they discuss the Gaza ceasefire, why early flare-ups aren't a sign of failure, the new “yellow line,” and why disarmament is the sticking point. They talk about who could actually keep the peace and tension between economic incentives of reconstruction and the risks of corruption in this unconventional diplomacy. Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Contribute to Politicology at politicology.com/donate Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https:/x.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/HagarChemali Related Reading:  Andrei Jikh—China Is Using Gold To Replace the U.S. Dollar Fortune - Top analyst says China is playing a ‘key role' in the price of gold going through the roof, and he's got the data to prove it | Fortune The Dispatch — Will Trump Overthrow the Leader of Venezuela? NYT — U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What's Happened So Far NYT - Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela - The New York Times Politico - Trump's boat strikes unite regime change advocates and immigration hardliners - POLITICO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuela's president accuses the Trump administration of fabricating a war in sending a naval strike force to the Caribbean to lead its controversial sea campaign against alleged drug traffickers. Also: Ukraine's allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off the market to pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war; calls grow for more humanitarian corridors in Gaza as 15,000 Palestinians wait for medical evacuation; the US places sanctions on the president of Colombia; Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies at the age of 93; the Children's Booker Prize is launched; and we delve into the murky world of art forgery. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In a major escalation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sends the country's newest, biggest aircraft carrier toward Latin America, while the president considers targeting cocaine facilities inside Venezuela. Plus, if you thought TikTok was soul sucking for your kids, wait till you see what this new avalanche of online "AI slop" is capable of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are joined once again by Dr. Bandy Lee, forensic and social psychiatrist and violence expert, who edited the 2017 New York Times bestselling book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.” We get her latest take on whether someone with Trump's psychological profile should have the nuclear football and whether he would actually leave office peacefully. Plus, Ralph assesses the latest No Kings rally. Dr. Bandy Lee is a forensic and social psychiatrist, violence expert, president of the World Mental Health Coalition and New York Times bestselling author of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.” Her new book is “The Psychology of Trump Contagion,” also available as a podcast. And her four-part series on Substack is “The Serious and Imminent Threat of Donald Trump.”I have often said that every accusation is a confession; that whatever he (Trump) says of others will quite accurately portray what is happening in him because of the level of symptomatology and projection.Dr. Bandy LeeHe will react (to impeachment) very belligerently, as violently as possible, as we've seen from his loss of the first attempt to be reelected. But it also depends on how we handle him. We've seen from how dictators of the world – who understand his psychology much better because it's similar to theirs – can manipulate him and cause him to do all kinds of things that ordinary presidents would never do. And so, I would say that he's still very malleable, and it depends on how we handle him and manage him. And that's why mental health consultants would be very important.Dr. Bandy LeeLet me suggest why the progressive media is avoiding your type of elaboration and explanation. They do not want to be accused of what the communist regime in the Soviet Union did to dissenters. Stalin and his cohorts would basically say that dissenters are insane. They have mental impairment, and they should be sent to prisons in Siberia. And progressives throughout the decades have been very fearful of being tainted with that accusation about dissent in American society.Ralph NaderNews 10/24/25* On October 15th, investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein published a report on the Trump administration's attempts to implement the new National Security Presidential Memorandum targeting “Antifa” known as NSPM-7. According to this report, the federal government has so far begun “collecting intelligence on Antifa ‘affinity' groups, canvassing the FBI's vast informant network for tips about Antifa, and scrutinizing financial records.” What this will mean in practice remains murky. A senior career homeland security official is quoted saying that “no one should doubt the orders that have come down from on high to destroy Antifa,” and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem recently stated “Antifa is just as sophisticated as MS-13, as TDA [Tren de Aragua], as ISIS, as Hezbollah, as Hamas, as all of em.” However, as this simply is not the case – former FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that Antifa is “not a group or an organization…[instead]...a movement or an ideology,” – the door is open for the Trump administration to pursue a wide-ranging and ill-defined crusade against any groups or individuals it determines to be antifascist. So far the response to this campaign has been muted, perhaps out of fear of reprisal from the federal government. But with infinitely moveable goalposts, this “war on antifa” as Klippenstein defines it, could have grave consequences for civil society and civil liberties for years to come.* In more federal news, POLITICO reports that if the government shutdown continues through November 1st, residents of 25 states – including California, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, D.C. and New Jersey – will lose access to SNAP benefits. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps over 42 million low-income Americans avoid hunger. The loss of SNAP benefits will be acutely felt as the nation enters the holiday, and specifically Thanksgiving, season. It remains to be seen whether this will force either side to blink, and many expect the shutdown to drag on until the November elections.* Even with the government shut down, things are happening in Congress. This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit to force Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva. Johnson has blocked Grijalva, who won the special election in Arizona's seventh congressional district a month ago, from taking her seat in Congress. Mayes argues that Johnson's obstinance has left 800,000 Arizonans without representation and is requesting that federal judges, or others authorized to administer the oath of office swear in Grijalva if Johnson refuses to do so. Johnson claims he cannot administer the oath until the House is back in session, yet he used a special pro forma session to swear in Republican Representatives Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine less than 24 hours after they won their respective special elections. Many contend that he is blocking Grijalva because she has vowed to vote in favor of the discharge petition to force the release of the Epstein files. This from AP.* Meanwhile, in the Senate, a breach seems to be widening between President Trump and Kentucky libertarian Senator Rand Paul on the issue of the strikes on Venezuelan boats. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Senator Paul said “We can't just kill indiscriminately because we are not at war. It's summary execution!...Everyone gets a trial because sometimes, the system gets it wrong. Even the worst of the worst in our country get due process. The bottom line is that execution without process is not justice, and blowing up foreign ships is a recipe for chaos.” At another point in this interview, Paul disputed the Venezuelan narcotrafficker narrative, emphasizing that “There is no fentanyl made in Venezuela. Not just a little bit, there's none being made... These are outboard boats that, in order for them to get to Miami, would have to stop and refuel 20 times.” That same day, the Hill reported Trump hosted a lunch with all Republican Senators at the White House Rose Garden – with the sole exception of Rand Paul. Paul brushed this off, saying he was instead having lunch with Congressman Thomas Massie, an ideological ally who also bucks President Trump's direction on a number of issues.* On the other side of the aisle, Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding answers related to the Argentina bailout. Specifically, Warren is concerned about “revelations that the United States government may be purchasing Argentine pesos,” as part of this bailout, and pressing for disclosure as to “whether such purchases have occurred and how much taxpayer money has already been spent.” This from MediasNews. This letter alleges that the deal includes “a $20 billion currency-swap agreement with Argentina's central bank, efforts to arrange a $20 billion private investment vehicle, and ‘the apparent purchase of at least hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Argentine pesos directly using taxpayer dollars.” The administration seems unusually invested in propping up the government of Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch Trump ally in the region. In addition to this bailout, on Wednesday, Trump angered the American cattle industry and their Republican allies in Congress by announcing plans for large-scale purchases of Argentinian beef, which will undercut American producers, per Newsweek.* In Massachusetts, a complex political dynamic is emerging in that state's Democratic Senate primary. Longtime progressive incumbent Ed Markey, who fended off a primary challenge from the Right launched by Joe Kennedy in 2020, is now facing a new rightward challenge from Congressman Seth Moulton. Many see Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a “Squad” member, as Markey's chosen successor, but he has made no indication of stepping aside, despite the fact that he would be 80 years old if he were to be reelected in 2026. Moulton is 46, Pressley is 51. Moreover, in an indication of where the party is ideologically, Moulton made one of his first campaign moves “returning campaign donations that he received from individuals affiliated with…[AIPAC]...and [vowing] he would no longer accept campaign support from the group,” per the New Republic. Moulton is by no means an antizionist, he followed up this announcement by saying “I'm a friend of Israel,” according to JNS, but the fact that even a centrist to center-right Democrat has to reject AIPAC money is a sign of just how toxic the group has become to the Democratic Party rank and file.* Our next two stories are on bills responding to the challenges of AI. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill updating the state's antitrust laws to ban landlords from using AI algorithms to “artificially inflate New Yorkers' rents,” according to Gothamist. This bill comes in the context of a Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage, a company that uses algorithms to analyze data such as vacancies and lease renewal rates to give landlords price recommendations – which many see as collusive price-fixing. According to a Council of Economic Advisors study, such algorithms cost renters nationwide 3.8 billion additional dollars in inflated rents in 2023. California enacted a similar law earlier this month. Hopefully other states and municipalities, particularly those with hot rental markets, will follow suit.* And in New Jersey, Newsweek reports Assemblywoman Andrea Katz is pushing a bill to impose a surcharge on AI data centers to help offset the rising power costs caused by the massive amounts of energy these data centers consume. This tax would be used to modernize New Jersey's power grid. According to the data, “the average price of residential electricity increased 6.5 percent from 16.41 cents per kilowatt-hour to 17.47 cents between May 2024 and May 2025.” This issue is particularly salient in New Jersey right now, as the state gubernatorial elections are rapidly approaching. In this same context, Democratic Virginia state delegate Shelly Simonds is quoted saying “Voters are mad as hell about energy prices increasing…anybody who ignores these issues does so at their peril.”* Turning to foreign affairs, earlier this week the BBC reported that Prince Andrew would be “giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, following a ‘discussion with the King.'” This announcement raised alarm bells. Prince Andrew has been deeply implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and has been out of public view for years already. This new severing of his ties to the royal family implied there was more yet to come. Indeed, just days later an excerpt from the late Virginia Giuffre's memoir Nobody's Girl included an account of the former Duke of York engaging in an orgy with Giuffre and “approximately eight other young girls” at Epstein's Little St. James island estate. In this memoir, Giuffre also recounts a brutal rape at the hands of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.* Finally, in some positive news, Reuters reports that elections in Turkish-dominated Northern Cyprus this week brought to power Centre-left politician Tufan Erhurman. Erhurman, who won with nearly two-thirds of the vote, has pledged to revive reunification talks with the Greek-dominated portion of the island. Various peace plans and reunification efforts over the years have failed, and talks have largely ceased since 2017. This victory proves one thing: it is never too late for a people to move toward peace. We wish the Cypriots on both sides of the partition luck in the negotiations to come.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Jamaica; Trump raises Canada tariffs amid high-stakes Asia trip; Trump threatens military action in Venezuela, escalates Colombia tensions; and more on tonight's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As tensions rise with Venezuela, the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group is leaving Europe to head closer to South America. This as a key ally to Vladimir Putin arrives in the U.S. for meetings with the White House. This Putin ally joins live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis Fukuyama, Mona Charen, and Yascha Mounk dissect this week's news. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama and Mona Charen discuss Trump's latest actions, from demolishing the East Wing of the White House to demanding compensation from the Justice Department; whether the Trump administration's bombing boats in Venezuela might lead to further military action; and the link between social media and populism. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Mona Charen, syndicated columnist and author, is Policy Editor of The Bulwark and host of two weekly podcasts: The Mona Charen Show and Just Between Us. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following ⁠this link on your phone⁠. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Google⁠ X: ⁠@Yascha_Mounk⁠ & ⁠@JoinPersuasion⁠ YouTube: ⁠Yascha Mounk⁠, ⁠Persuasion⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warns US against war, after the Pentagon orders top aircraft carrier to join its campaign against drugs gangs in the Caribbean. We ask what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela. Also in the programme: The difficulties of getting thousands of sick and injured Gazans for urgent medical treatments abroad despite ceasefire; and how a German company made a risky, but pretty funny, advert for itself out of the Louvre jewel heist. (Image: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends a press conference in Caracas; Credit: Photo by MIGUEL GUTIERREZ/EPA/Shutterstock)

The Sudan Doctors' Network is calling for the reopening of aid corridors in the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, where it says at least three children are dying daily in 'catastrophic' situation. The Rapid Support Forces have been fighting the Sudanese army for control of El-Fasher, one of the last government-held areas in the Darfur region. We hear from a man who has been in the city since the start of the conflict. Also in the programme: Research suggests advanced AI systems are resisting attempts to shut them down; and growing tensions in Venezuela as President Maduro accuses the United States of 'fabricating' a new war.(Photo: A ceiling damaged by shelling shrapnel at in El Fasher, Sudan, October 7, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig)

Since early September, U.S. forces have carried out nine strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing as many as 40 individuals. Donald Trump says the strikes are legal, and that the boats were trafficking drugs, but he has not offered evidence to make his claim. This is an act of lawlessness. Is it a precursor to a bigger war with Venezuela? Brian Becker is joined by Layan Fuleihan to discuss.This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

The United States is sending its largest warship to the Caribbean to stop alleged drug traffickers as we are learning the President is now considering targets inside Venezuela. Plus, CNN's KFile team uncovers new evidence that undercuts a candidate's claim that he didn't know his tattoo was Nazi linked.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Armstrong is an internationally recognized economist, former hedge fund manager, the founder of AE Global Solutions Inc, Socrates, and Armstrong Economics. He talks his recent trip to DC, how he felt after his meeting, escalation of war with Russia beginning in 2026, why oil sanctions will not work on Putin, Middle East, Venezuela, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v70safk-europe-gearing-up-for-war-russia-middle-eastvenezuela-and-more-martin-armst.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/CTywba6An68   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Martin Website- https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ X- https://x.com/StrongEconomics IG- https://www.instagram.com/armstrongeconomics/ World Economic Conference Nov 21-23 -https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/armstrong-economics-upcoming-events/world-economic-conference/tickets-on-sale-now-2025-world-economic-conference/     Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/

The Donald Trump administration seeks to forcibly impose the US empire's hegemony in Latin America, waging war on Venezuela, imposing sanctions on Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, hitting Brazil with tariffs, and meddling in Argentina's election. Ben Norton explains how Trump and Marco Rubio are trying to cut off all western hemisphere ties with China and Russia, bringing back the colonial Monroe Doctrine, now known as the Donroe Doctrine. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcWH-LPyTow Topics 0:00 Trump's war on Latin America 1:04 (CLIP) Trump meddles in Argentina's election 1:23 US imperial strategy in Latin America 2:02 (CLIP) Trump wants Venezuela's oil 2:14 Natural resources 2:41 Ties with China and Russia 3:02 Oligarchic counter-revolution 4:11 US war on Venezuela 7:50 Marco Rubio: coup-plotting war hawk 9:23 Fox News calls to colonize Venezuela 10:01 (CLIP) Fox News: Venezuela 51st US state 10:29 The "drug trafficking" excuse 11:10 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro 13:29 US-backed Colombian drug traffickers 14:24 US-backed drug lord Álvaro Uribe 17:05 The "war on drugs" is based on lies 18:10 Colombia moves closer to China 19:12 China: South America's top trading partner 20:41 USA meddles in Colombia's election 21:42 Monroe Doctrine to Donroe Doctrine 26:15 (CLIP) John Bolton boasts of coup attempt 27:05 Neocolonialism 28:26 US interventions in Latin America 30:32 USA colonized half of Mexico 31:11 Colonial "Banana Wars" 31:41 Goals of US war on Venezuela 32:33 William McKinley, imperialist 34:01 (CLIP) Trump vows to expand US empire 35:02 Trump takes mask off US empire 36:30 Outro

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion with Ryan Berg of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, about the recent U-S military strikes on suspect drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Next – we turn our attention to the Trump administration's trade and tariffs agenda ahead of President Trump's high-stakes meeting next week with China's president Xi Jinping. That conversation with Wall Street Journal trade reporter Gavin Bade. Finally – we speak with documentary writer and producer Michael Wiser about his latest PBS Frontline film "The Rise of RFK Jr." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 25, 2025; 7am: The indictment is one of several brought on by the Department of Justice, which seemingly is targeting perceived political opponents of President Donald Trump. The case against James, specifically, is being sought by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, a former member of President Trump's legal team with no prosecutorial experience, who accused James of misleading a bank to secure favorable mortgage terms. Paul Butler and Sam Stein join The Weekend to discuss the DOJ's attempts at targeting political opponents.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the collapse of a UK spy trial, and a damning new report on China's exploitation of U.S. defense research—Chris and Matt unpack a pivotal few weeks in global politics and intelligence. They assess the Trump-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas, the role of Jared Kushner, Qatar, and Tony Blair in the deal, and why Netanyahu's legal troubles could upend it all. In London, they break down how a high-profile Chinese espionage case unraveled, exposing gaps in the Official Secrets Act and Britain's uneasy relationship with Beijing. And in Washington, Matt digs into a new Congressional report on U.S. taxpayer-funded defense research benefiting the PLA—from hypersonics, quantum computing, and AI—and the bipartisan effort to close those loopholes. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs. Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/3441b1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/N3XqFtU7TXY Articles discussed in today's episode "How Trump Pushed Israel and Hamas to Yes" by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Vivian Salama | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/10/ceasefire-gaza-trump-israel-hamas/684529/ "Hamas Is Not Done Fighting" by Matthew Levitt | Foreign Affairs: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/palestinian-territories/hamas-not-done-fighting "White House Works to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu" by Katie Rogers and Luke Broadwater | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/trump-gaza-israel-netanyahu.html "The aide, the associate, the ‘Chinese agent' – and the collapse of a long-awaited UK spy trial" by Dan Sabbagh and Amy Hawkins | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/collapse-uk-spy-trial-china-christopher-cash-christopher-berry "Witness statements in relation to alleged breach of Official Secrets Act on behalf of China" by Matthew Collins | Crown Prosecution Service: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/witness-statements-in-relation-to-alleged-breach-of-official-secrets-act-on-behalf-of-china "Fox in the Henhouse: The US Department of Defense Research and Engineering's Failures to Protect Taxpayer-Funded Defense Research" | US House Select Committee on the CCP: https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/reports/fox-in-the-henhouse What else we're reading this week "A CIA Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian's Vault" by John Schwartz | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html "Charles Powell: Britain has always had to deal carefully with China" by Luke O'Reilly | The New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/charles-powell-britain-has-always-had-to-deal-carefully-with-china "Director General Ken McCallum gives threat update" by Ken McCallum | MI5: https://www.mi5.gov.uk/director-general-ken-mccallum-gives-threat-update "Dutch services share less information with the US: 'Sometimes we don't tell things anymore'" by Huib Mudderkolk | Volkskrant: https://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/nederlandse-diensten-delen-minder-informatie-met-de-vs-soms-vertellen-we-dingen-niet-meer~b4882f19/ "The Kremlin's New Contractors: Inside Russia's Market for Political Warfare" by Anton Shekhovtsov | Towers of Europa: https://shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/the-kremlins-new-contractors "Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns" by James W. Kelly | BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q73312zlpo "Mysterious Aircraft Crash Near Area 51 Just Got Weirder" by Joseph Trevithick | The War Zone: https://www.twz.com/air/mysterious-aircraft-crash-near-area-51-just-got-weirder "Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data" by Andy Greenberg and Matt Burgess | WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/satellites-are-leaking-the-worlds-secrets-calls-texts-military-and-corporate-data/ "Trump Administration Authorizes Covert CIA Action in Venezuela" by Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/us/politics/trump-covert-cia-action-venezuela.html "Trump Is Turning Back the Clock on US Policy in Latin America" by Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/us-china-latin-america-trump/ "Why did the China spying case collapse?" by Will Barker | The Week UK: https://theweek.com/defence/why-did-the-china-spying-case-collapse Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. 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Saagar, Krystal, Ryan, Griffin, and Mac discuss an exclusive BP report on Trump's push for Venezuelan regime change, Bannon says Trump will be President in 2028, VA delegate Sam Rasoul joins on the future of the Democratic Party.Sam Rasoul: https://www.sam4va.com/Mac: https://www.youtube.com/@GoodPoliticGuy To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 24th, 2025, 5pm: Today, Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean; this comes as Donald Trump muses that his administration could soon plan land strikes in Venezuela. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — along with a panel of political and military experts discuss Trump's planned expansion of military presence in the Caribbean. Plus, the Pentagon announcing their new, mostly right-winged press corps and a new memoir detailing harrowing abuse from Jeffrey Epstein.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the U.S. about to go to war against Venezuela? U-Haul truck shot up at the entrance of a Coast Guard station. A couple more Democrat senators vote to open up the government, but the vote continues to fail in the Senate. Day 24 of the shutdown with no end in sight. Israel votes to annex part of the West Bank … but why? President Trump was in prime form yesterday with the press. White House pushing back on remodeling criticisms. Six million eggs recalled. Will Trump and Congress soon be on the same page when it comes to battling cartels and Venezuelan drug boats? FBI reveals massive investigation into Mafia crime families and NBA players and coaches. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith rants against Trump. Latest numbers from the New York City mayoral race. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) vs. Bret Baier of Fox News. Candace Owens rants about A LOT. New information about the Charlie Kirk assassination? Keith Malinak is worth $45 million??? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:18 Football Talk 03:14 Is America Going to War? 04:30 U-Haul Truck Attacks Coast Guard? 07:01 John Fetterman Tries to Reopen the Government 09:54 President Trump Asked about the Government Shutdown 12:21 President Trump on the Arrests of Gang Leaders 13:34 President Trump Doesn't Understand French Reporter 16:39 President Trump Calls Dan Goldman a Loser 18:02 President Trump Calls Adam Schiff Scum 19:44 Tulsi Gabbard Exposes Baby Selling by the Cartel 22:05 Pennsylvania Heads into Pro-Abortion State 27:29 White House Remodeling Timeline 30:42 Crackhead Hunter Biden is Mad! 32:56 Fat Five 48:13 FLASHBACK: Paul Harvey on Donald Trump in 1987 50:51 NBA Players & Associates Are in Trouble 1:01:47 Stephen A. Smith Says "Trump is Coming" 1:12:16 JB Pritzker Sits Down with Fox News 1:17:39 Candace Owens is Talking Complete Nonsense! 1:25:24 Candace Owens Blames Trump for Charlie Kirk's Death?! 1:31:28 Rosie O'Donnell Calls for Government Blackout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions are high after President Trump ordered a military strike on a boat in the Pacific Ocean this week. It's the latest in a series of attacks on vessels the administration has accused of carrying illicit drugs out of Venezuela. The president says these attacks are intended to stop narcoterrorists, despite Venezuela's minor role in the drug trade. Could the real driver behind this campaign be the type of regime change Trump often railed against?An estimated seven million Americans marched across the country in the second round of the “No Kings” protest. Participants voiced their frustrations with the Trump administration and its policies. Some Republican leaders dismissed the protests and its anti-Trump messaging. Do they run the risk of making the same mistakes Democrats made as the Tea Party gained notoriety?The nationwide redistricting push is the motivating force behind California's Proposition 50. The ballot measure could completely reshape the state's electoral maps. Our panel answers one listener's question about how to approach the measure, and the “moral confusion” the redistricting fight has introduced. 

Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1890 ARGENTINE GAUCHOS

Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership.

Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1865 LIMA

Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership.

SHOW 10-23-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1882 BLACK SEA RUSSIAN FLEET THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT A UKRAINE RESOLUTION... FIRST HOUR 9-915 Delayed Budapest Summit and Ukraine Negotiation Sticking Points. Anatol Lieven discusses how negotiations between the US and Russia, including a planned Budapest meeting, are delayed despite some progress on security issues like Trump's position on Ukraine joining NATO. The major sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw from the rest of the Donbas, which Ukrainian leaders deem politically impossible. While Russia has scaled back some territorial claims, a viable peace settlement likely necessitates a ceasefire along existing lines, coupled with lifting sanctions. Escalation risks remain high due to potential accidental military clashes. 915-930 Delayed Budapest Summit and Ukraine Negotiation Sticking Points. Anatol Lieven discusses how negotiations between the US and Russia, including a planned Budapest meeting, are delayed despite some progress on security issues like Trump's position on Ukraine joining NATO. The major sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw from the rest of the Donbas, which Ukrainian leaders deem politically impossible. While Russia has scaled back some territorial claims, a viable peace settlement likely necessitates a ceasefire along existing lines, coupled with lifting sanctions. Escalation risks remain high due to potential accidental military clashes. 930-945 Trump Administration Sanctions Hit Russia's Oil Lifeline. Michael Bernstam discussed the Trump administration's politically significant sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, affecting 56% of Russian output. The sanctions caused world oil prices to jump temporarily and elicited an immediate angry response from Putin, who called it an "unfriendly act." The primary financial impact on Russia will be much deeper discounts demanded by buyers, significantly hurting the Russian budget. Europe is meanwhile nearing liberation from Russian energy dependence due to abundant US liquefied natural gas (LNG). 945-1000 UN Cyber Crime Treaty: Authoritarian Assault on Free Speech. Ivana Stradner discussed the controversial UN Cyber Crime Treaty, which she argues is an assault on international rule of law spearheaded by Russia and China. The treaty is feared because it enables digital authoritarianism, censorship, and surveillance by potentially forcing companies to grant government access to private data and share user information globally. The US should reject ratification and defer to the Budapest Convention, relying instead on powerful offensive and defensive cyber capabilities for deterrence. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1015-1030 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1030-1045 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1045-1100 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1115-1130 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1130-1145 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1145-1200 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush and Europe's Absence. Chris Riegel discusses how the AI revolution is driving a feverish rush to build large data centers (one gigawatt or better), though energy access is a critical choke point that may cause conflict between commercial demand and normal consumers by summer 2026. This intense global competition, likened to a gold rush, is primarily a two-horse race between the US and China. Europe is largely sitting out the advanced AI development wave, which is considered a tactical mistake that may leave them reliant on American or Chinese technology. 1215-1230        CBP Admits Fake Record Used to Jail Bolsonaro Advisor in Brazil. Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses how US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) admitted an erroneous entry record was created and used by Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes to jail Felipe Martins, an advisor to former President Bolsonaro. De Moraes used the apparently fake I-94 document, which contained a misspelling and a canceled passport number, to hold Martins for 183 days to extract information about an alleged coup plot. The unprecedented CBP admission confirms a file violation and suggests ongoing malfeasance. 1230-1245 US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts. 1245-100 AM US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   A dramatic display of power off South America's coast. Two U.S. B-1 bombers streaked past Venezuela's shoreline in a bold show of force aimed at President Nicolás Maduro. We'll break down what message Washington is sending—and how it fits into a broader military buildup in the region.   Later in the show—Spanish NATO jets scramble after Russian aircraft reportedly violate Lithuanian airspace, triggering another tense encounter near Europe's eastern frontier.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Build the kind of tradition your family will remember. Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump abruptly calls off trade negotiations with Canada. Defense Secretary Hegseth announces the Pentagon will ramp up its military presence around Venezuela as tension escalate. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) joins Meet the Press NOW as she waits to be sworn more than a month after winning the special election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. escalates regional tensions with another strike on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Experts warn against the dangers of manipulating economic data after President Trump replaced the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Plus, the government shutdown continues, leaving many critical workers unpaid and needing to resort to food banks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For months, President Trump has been ratcheting up the pressure on Venezuela with increasingly aggressive military actions that the administration claims are about targeting drug traffickers.But behind the scenes, some U.S. officials are pushing toward a regime change.Anatoly Kurmanaev, who has been covering the story, discusses the battle in the White House over whether to topple the government of President Nicolás Maduro.Guest: Anatoly Kurmanaev, a reporter for The New York Times covering Russia and its transformation since the invasion of Ukraine.Background reading: The United States attacked more boats as tensions with Venezuela continued to rise. Here's what has happened so far.The Trump administration has authorized covert C.I.A. action in Venezuela.Trump officials say the mission aims to disrupt the drug trade. But military officials and analysts say the real goal might be driving Venezuela's president from power.Photo: Jesus Vargas/Getty ImagesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.