Podcasts about International Criminal Court

CNN talks to voters about the scandals facing Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner's campaign. Israel launched new airstrikes on southern Lebanon today, further straining an already fragile ceasefire. Vice President JD Vance has called for a DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over the state's fraud scandal. International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Plus, a disgraced cryptocurrency leader is asking President Trump for a pardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's headlines include: The Coalition has left the door open to working with Pauline Hanson to oust Labor from power, as One Nation rises in the polls. NSW Police have charged two people over a shooting at the wrong funeral site for a murdered gangland figure. The ‌International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor ‌has been suspended following sexual harassment allegations. And today’s good news: Australian researchers have discovered a new way to brew espresso using ultrasonic sound waves, a method they say could make coffee cheaper. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist, political analyst and former Palestinian government spokesperson Nour Odeh examines the growing gap between changing global public opinion on Palestine and the slower pace of political change among governments and international institutions.Reflecting on developments since the UK's recognition of Palestine, Odeh argues that while public awareness of Palestinian rights, occupation and displacement has grown significantly, mainstream political responses continue to lag behind public sentiment and international legal standards.The session explores:The significance and limitations of the UK's recognition of Palestine.The contrast between changing public attitudes and established political positions in Western governments.The relationship between recognition, international law and practical political action.Debates surrounding settlements, occupation and accountability under international law.The role of international institutions, including the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice.The influence of media coverage and changing information environments on public understanding of Palestine.Why public opinion has shifted significantly in favour of Palestinian rights across many countries.The growing role of civil society, grassroots movements and younger generations in shaping debate.The challenges of translating public sympathy into meaningful policy change.Palestinian perspectives on justice, freedom, equality and decolonisation.Odeh reflects on how Palestinians have experienced the disconnect between official political narratives and public reactions around the world, arguing that many people have increasingly rejected traditional gatekeepers of information and sought alternative ways to understand events in Palestine.She also discusses the importance of solidarity movements, human rights organisations and grassroots activism, suggesting that growing public engagement is creating new forms of pressure on political leaders and institutions.Returning to the conference theme, Recognition is the Beginning, Odeh argues that recognition alone is insufficient unless accompanied by concrete measures that uphold international law, protect human rights and advance Palestinian freedom and self-determination.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Nour Odeh is a Palestinian political analyst, journalist and former government spokesperson. She previously served as spokesperson for the Palestinian government and has worked extensively in international media, diplomacy and public affairs. A respected commentator on Palestinian politics, regional affairs and international diplomacy, she regularly contributes analysis to major international broadcasters and publications and is widely recognised for her work on Palestinian rights, governance and public opinion.

Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, examines the legal responsibilities of states in relation to Palestine and explores what recognition of Palestinian statehood should mean in practice under international law.Reflecting on both historical and contemporary legal obligations, Jabarin argues that recognition must be understood not as a symbolic gesture but as the beginning of meaningful action to uphold Palestinian self-determination, accountability and equal rights.The session explores:The legal significance of recognising the State of Palestine.Britain's historical role in Palestine and the legal implications of that history.Palestinian self-determination as a fundamental right under international law.The obligations of states regarding occupation, settlements, annexation and discrimination.The responsibilities of governments, corporations, financial institutions and other actors operating in occupied territory.International legal frameworks relating to accountability, including the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice.The relationship between humanitarian assistance and legal responsibility.The role of civil society, lawyers, academics, journalists and campaigners in promoting compliance with international law.Questions of state responsibility, accountability and reparations.The broader significance of international law in addressing ongoing conflicts and protecting human rights.Jabarin argues that international law provides a clear framework for addressing the denial of Palestinian rights, but that legal obligations often remain unfulfilled without political will and sustained public pressure. He emphasises the importance of accountability, equal application of legal principles and meaningful enforcement of international norms.Throughout the presentation, he reflects on the relationship between law, justice and political action, arguing that recognition should serve as a foundation for concrete measures rather than an endpoint in itself.The address concludes with a call for continued engagement from civil society, legal institutions and governments to ensure that international legal standards are applied consistently and that Palestinian rights are protected.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Shawan Jabarin is General Director of Al-Haq, one of the leading Palestinian human rights organisations and the oldest independent human rights group in the occupied Palestinian territory. A prominent human rights advocate and lawyer, he has spent decades documenting violations of international law and promoting accountability through international legal mechanisms. Jabarin has worked extensively with United Nations bodies, international courts and global human rights networks, and is widely recognised as one of the leading voices on Palestinian human rights, international law and justice.

Baroness Helena Kennedy KC examines the international legal principles that should govern armed conflict, the responsibilities of states under international law, and the challenges facing institutions tasked with enforcing accountability.Drawing on her experience as a barrister, human rights advocate and member of an international panel reviewing evidence for the International Criminal Court, Kennedy reflects on the role of humanitarian law, international justice mechanisms and the obligations of governments in responding to alleged violations of international law.The session explores:The foundations of international humanitarian law and the protections established by the Geneva Conventions.The responsibilities of states, including the United Kingdom, under international law.The protection of civilians, infrastructure and essential services during armed conflict.The role of the International Criminal Court and the legal standards applied when assessing evidence for international crimes.The distinction between the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice.Questions of accountability, individual criminal responsibility and international justice.The importance of evidence gathering, documentation and independent journalism during conflicts.Emerging concerns regarding military technologies, surveillance systems and artificial intelligence in warfare.Allegations of abuses against detainees and the broader challenges of ensuring accountability for violations of international law.The role of the United Nations, international institutions and civil society in defending the rules-based international order.Baroness Kennedy argues that the effectiveness of international law depends not only on the existence of legal frameworks, but also on the willingness of governments and institutions to uphold and enforce them consistently. She warns that failures to apply international legal standards risk undermining the broader rules-based order established after the Second World War.Reflecting on current debates surrounding accountability, she discusses the importance of independent courts, international legal institutions and public scrutiny in ensuring that alleged violations are investigated and addressed.The address concludes with a call for continued civic engagement, political pressure and support for international legal mechanisms, arguing that lasting justice depends upon active participation from governments, institutions and citizens alike.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Baroness Helena Kennedy KC is one of the United Kingdom's most distinguished barristers, broadcasters and human rights advocates. A member of the House of Lords and former Principal of Mansfield College, Oxford, she has spent decades working on issues relating to civil liberties, international justice, women's rights and the rule of law. She has served on numerous international legal commissions and inquiries and is widely recognised for her contributions to human rights, legal reform and international criminal justice.

Human rights lawyer Jessica Stober examines the legal consequences of recognising the State of Palestine and explores what international law requires of governments, businesses and institutions in response to the ongoing occupation.Drawing on her experience working in the occupied Palestinian territory and her involvement in legal advocacy and litigation, Stober argues that recognition must be accompanied by practical measures affecting trade, arms licensing, sanctions and relations with Israeli settlements.The session explores:Why recognition of Palestine must lead to concrete legal and policy consequences.The limitations of domestic legal remedies within the Israeli justice system.The growing role of international law, international courts and treaty mechanisms in addressing Palestinian rights.The significance of Palestine's accession to international treaties and institutions, including the International Criminal Court.The International Court of Justice's 2024 Advisory Opinion and its implications for third states.The legal responsibilities of states regarding settlements, occupation and self-determination.The UK's trade relationship with Israel and questions surrounding settlement goods and economic activity linked to occupied territory.The impact of settlements on Palestinian communities, agriculture, natural resources and land use.Reports concerning conflict-related sexual violence and their implications for international legal obligations.Policy options available to governments, including sanctions, trade measures, arms licensing reviews and accountability mechanisms.Stober argues that international law already provides a framework for responding to unlawful situations, but that implementation often depends on political will. She examines how legal obligations relating to occupation, settlements and self-determination could be translated into practical government policy.The presentation also considers the role of civil society, public advocacy and strategic litigation in encouraging governments to comply with international legal obligations and uphold a rules-based international order.Returning to the conference theme, Recognition is the Beginning, Stober argues that recognition should not be viewed as an endpoint, but as a foundation for policies that meaningfully affect trade, accountability, sanctions and the protection of Palestinian rights.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Jessica Stober is a human rights lawyer specialising in international law, forced displacement, accountability and Palestinian rights. She previously worked with the Norwegian Refugee Council in the occupied Palestinian territory, where she supported legal efforts to challenge displacement, demolitions and settlement expansion. Her work focuses on international humanitarian law, international criminal law and strategic litigation, and she is involved in legal initiatives examining state responsibilities, trade relationships and accountability for violations of international law.

Israel added to blacklist for sexual violence“Israeli soldiers and prison guards have faced allegations of a wide range of abuses against Palestinian detainees since October 2023, including rape, torture, starvation and degrading treatment.At least 100 prisoners have reportedly died in custody under these conditions, with nearly half dying in military detention and the remainder in facilities run by the IPS.Dozens of testimonies from released detainees have detailed alleged mistreatment in Israeli custody.”What does being blacklisted do? First off: A Bar on Peacekeeping Operations: National military, police, or state security forces that are repeatedly listed are prohibited from participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.Secondly it is more of a shaming tactic. While the listing itself is a public censure, it establishes a formal UN monitoring framework that increases the likelihood of targeted UN Security Council sanctions, arms embargos, or investigations by the International Criminal Court. Thus this aids the ICC investigation that is already ongoing. Above is a clip from TOOL. This has nothing to do with the story of Israel finally being blacklist for their grotesque ongoing acts of rape and sexual torture. But I feel like all of these dark stories can start to eat at people. Music can be therapeutic. It can unlock and release emotions that are already there. TOOL may or may not be you jam. But take a moment today maybe to pull up something you used to like. Use real headphones and take a few minutes to really just tune in.It is important for the mind to get a release. Let me know what your jamming to This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

The UN's special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, on the war in Gaza, living under US sanctions and accusations of antisemitism. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a federal judge ordered Trump to immediately turn over government documents about his plan to intimidate voters with ICE and other armed federal agents in Blue States.Then, on the rest of the menu, Samuel Alito is hit by a new scandal as his son is found secretly working for Trump's Treasury; a MAGA federal judge declined to halt Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail-in voting; and, Musk's SpaceX Starship launches are grounded pending an investigation into last week's test flight where a first stage booster crashed and narrowly missed several ranch houses in the Texas farmland.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where reversing the decision by the previous administration of Orban, Hungary's parliament voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court; and, with no help from the United States, aid supplies have finally reached the heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue their own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” — The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. Also, Iranian state media is reporting that Pakistan's military chief is visiting Tehran later today in a bid to mediate peace efforts between Iran and the United States. The Justice Department in the Philippines has ordered the arrest of a senator, Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with the country's war on drugs. Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. In India, a satirical political collective themed around cockroaches - the Cockroach Janta Party - has attracted millions of online followers. NASA is set to launch a new space telescope, Roman, that it says will be able to capture images of vast tracts of the universe. A village in Ghana has been holding its own celebrations to mark the victory of Aston Villa Football Club in the Europa League.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

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist party, says he will immediately sign an evacuation order for the West Bank Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar. His move came in response to a confidential request that the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against him. "Unfortunately, a large part of European countries have never excelled in love of Zion,” Smotrich said. “Hypocrisy and double standards have become the hallmark of many of these countries." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Anat Sarel from the Friends of Jahalin NGO. (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 203On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses recent application to the International Criminal Court prosecutors for bringing war crimes charges to those responsible in Gaza. Will these charges lead to anything or will they be ignored?  When will those responsible be held accountable?Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Shots are fired at the Philippine Senate amid an International Criminal Court arrest stand-off, President Trump arrives in Beijing, new reports suggest that Iran is reportedly retaining 70% of its missiles amid the fragile ceasefire, the UAE condemns a Somali pirate hijacking of an Egyptian tanker, a CIA officer alleges that COVID lab leak findings were suppressed, four Palestine Action activists could be sentenced as terrorists in the U.K., the Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, President Trump picks David Venturella to lead ICE as Acting Director, Peru's Presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez is charged with financial crimes, and the Alex Murdaugh murder convictions are overturned and a new trial is ordered. Sources: Verity.News

Gunfire erupts inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator is hiding out, trying to avoid a warrant from the International Criminal Court -- a strategy that, so far, seems to be working. Nil talks to a long-term care worker in Nova Scotia who's fresh off the picket line -- as a divisive labour dispute approaches the one-month mark. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome does not involve cysts and isn't limited to the ovaries. A doctor tells us how patients led the charge to get the condition renamed -- and why it will lead to better care. A teenager in Gaza tells us about her award-winning idea to create useable bricks out of the all-too-plentiful debris of bombed buildings.Ahead of his one-hundredth birthday, comedy legend Mel Brooks donates his archives -- a treasure trove that sheds light on the long career of one of the funniest people in the world. A self-driving taxi company issues a massive recall after its cars start driving into severely flooded roadways -- and one gets swept into a creek. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio that would rather drive itself to despair.

One of the world's most prestigious contemporary art shows, the Venice Biennale, is just days away from its official opening. The opening comes just days after the show's jury resigned prompting a change to the system for awarding the prestigious Golden Lion awards associated with the show. The jury had earlier protested the participation of Israel and Russia saying they wouldn't consider countries with leaders currently charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for the awards.

In this powerful and unflinching conversation, Dr. Samah Jabr explains the psychological realities of Palestinian life under occupation in Gaza. We move beyond headlines to examine the lived experience of genocide, collective trauma, and the systematic use of brutality, torture, and humiliation as tools of control. Dr. Jabr offers a deeply grounded analysis of colonial trauma—how it embeds itself not only in individuals, but in families, communities, and generations. Together, we unpack the psychological impact of ongoing violence, the erosion of dignity, and the ways in which survival itself becomes an act of resistance. Yet this conversation is not only about harm—it is also about healing. We explore community as medicine, the role of collective care, and the power of solidarity across movements. Drawing on liberation psychology, Dr. Jabr reframes mental health beyond individual pathology, calling us toward a more political, relational, and justice-oriented understanding of healing. At its core, this episode is an invitation to witness, to feel, and to consider what revolutionary love looks like in the face of trauma. Resources & Further Reading: You can learn more about Dr. Jabr here: https://drsamahjabr.com/ Behind the Frontlines: Tales of Resistance and Resilience in Palestine by Dr. Samah Jabr Content Note: This episode includes discussion of genocide, war, torture, and systemic violence. Please listen with care.

Tonight, on this intense, explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up, we re-double our focus on Israel's top war criminal, Bibi Netanyahu's illegal war with Iran — that Donald Trump was so easily suckered into.We were tracking and watching the clock — in a full-fledged countdown like on New Year's Eve in Times Square … to see if Donald Trump would carry out his threat to end Iran's entire civilization — and with less than 1 hour remaining in the deadline, TACO! Trump Chickened Out — he blinked! As we predicted he would.Trump typically does back down or chicken out. As a bully, he doesn't have much of a stomach for push back — so much so that he has earned an acronym for himself.“TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out)!The events of the War in Iran are fluid and rapidly changing.As of 4/18 the death toll from the war has risen to more than 3,300 people killed in Iran and over 2,100 people have been killed in Lebanon during Trump & Bibi's war of choice.Coming up … on this exclusive episode:There's been so much talk on TV about war crimes —We'll investigate what exactly constitutes a war crime?  Where does this authority originate?We'll educate and empower you regarding the ICC (The International Criminal Court) and The Geneva Conventions.Much of Donald Trump and the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's communications amount to orders to violate the laws of war and have put the U.S. and its servicemen on an unavoidable path with committing war crimes, notably Trump's explicit threats against civilian infrastructure and statements regarding “collective punishment” and Hegseth's “no quarter” comments.  U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned the U.S. that attacks on civilian infrastructure are banned under international law.Under the U.N. Charter, nations are only permitted to use force against another nation if it has been authorized by the Security Council or in self-defense. The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, not the other way around.When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, it was widely documented as the deadliest attack in Israel's history and the single worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It is considered one of the worst terrorist attacks in world history, ranking as the third deadliest since data collection began in 1970 — yet Israel attacks Iran, Lebanon and Gaza in the exact same fashion daily.Does it ever end?  Will the killing ever stop?We'll unpack:—  A few extra special demented social media posts by Trump that have led us to the current situation.  When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War and War Crimes with Iran.It is important to point out that rhetoric becomes war crimes when it moves beyond political speech to openly incite, authorize, or threaten grave violations of international humanitarian law. You don't have to believe me, just ask any Tutsi from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.The cognitively challenged Republican president often oscillates between heated threats, announced delays, and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, … sometimes in the same statement — as he conducts foreign policy online from his Truth Social profile.If Joe Biden attempted anything close to this the legacy news media would soil themselves and be screaming at the top of their lungs calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment.Why the hypocrisy?Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!We want to hear from you!Support the show

Andy and Steve reflect on their trip to The Netherlands, where two cities—Amsterdam and The Hague—became the backdrop for deeper conversations about peace, justice, and human dignity. From the sobering witness of the Anne Frank House to the legal and moral vision represented by the Peace Palace and the International Criminal Court, this week's edition of the AC Podcast traces the connection between memory and responsibility. What is the relationship between peace and justice? What happens when people are stripped of their dignity? Join Andy and Steve as they think through how history, memory, and international institutions point to the ongoing need for moral clarity.

The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, accuses Israel of deliberately targeting journalists, a day after another reporter, Amal Khalil, was killed in an Israeli attack. Also: a UN official tells the BBC that even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, at least 32m people around the world will be pushed back into poverty. The UK and France sign a new three-year deal to try to stop migrants crossing into Britain on small boats. For the first time the Tanzanian authorities admit hundreds were killed in protests after the presidential election last October. A South African court blocks the repatriation of the body of the former Zambian president Edgar Lungu - halting plans for a state funeral in his homeland. Pope Leo ends his 11-day trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, highlighting reconciliation, migration and inter-faith dialogue. The International Criminal Court says the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial for crimes against humanity over war on drugs. And artificial intelligence experts at the Sony corporation have built a table tennis robot that's defeated elite players.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

The hot question this summer: Can you bring your own jerry can of diesel onto an EasyJet?As all the major airlines begin to cancel flights, bump surcharges, and post losses, the looming fuel crisis is finally hitting landfall - in the skies.Meanwhile, Hungary's Prime Minister elect, Péter Magyar, has decided he wants to unilaterally remove the country's President and the head of the Constitutional Court. Another win for Democracy and the Rule of Law.As his administration takes flesh, Magyar has declared that he will arrest Benjamin Netanyahu – last seen touring Budapest in May – the next time he enters the country. The International Criminal Court wants a word with BiBi, and the new regime is keen to be seen as a responsible global citizen.But what Magyar doesn't seem to know is that this is an EU stalking horse for pulling him back into line, by linking it with another man with a price on his head – Vladimir Putin.Finally, the bot singularity is coming for the markets. Turns out it's not just journalists and email jobbers who are quietly outsourcing their work to LLMs. Market traders are increasingly slopping out on the S&P. For now, this is about capturing delta. But what happens when everyone on the internet is a dog?

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Mike Johnson is trying to cancel all hearings in order to avoid subpoenas and accountability.Then, on the rest of the menu, an Oregon woman lost her job after she raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE; Kalshi has fined and suspended three political candidates for betting on their races; and, even though Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion, its stock keeps falling.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Lufthansa has cut 20,000 flights as Trump's illegal war squeezes worldwide fuel prices and supplies; and, the International Criminal Court confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for his deadly, anti-drugs crackdowns.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires on 3 ships the Strait of Hormuz. International Criminal Court rejects appeal from the Philippines former President Rodrigo Duterte. Ukraine resumes pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia following approval of a 90 billion euro EU loan.Mark Carney's Liberals will move to take control of House of Commons committees with newly secured majority. Despite backtracking on purchase of $29 million private jet, Ontario Premier Doug Ford questioned about aircraft's purpose. It's Earth Day! New underwater drone footage from Lake Huron reveals what researchers call a fish city near a nuclear plant.

The International Criminal Court's Appeals Chamber will deliver a high-stakes verdict on whether it has the legal authority to continue the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. - Maglalabas ng mahalagang pasya ang Appeals Chamber ng International Criminal Court kung may sapat na legal na batayan ang pagpapatuloy ng kaso laban kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.

The dramatic landslide election in Hungary toppling authoritarian populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, resonated deeply for Israel in diverse ways, explained Haaretz’s David Issacharoff, who covered the election from Budapest, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast. For Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters, it meant the loss of his “closest ally” in Europe who would no longer stand up for Israel by pulling out of the International Criminal Court when it issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders – and bucking the European Union in defense of the Jewish state. For Israelis desperate to rid themselves of Netanyahu’s leadership, the end of Orbán’s 16-year reign offers inspiration. Issacharoff noted that young anti-Orbán voters he interviewed “said exactly the same things that many young Israelis believe too: that he’s been making their country a pariah, and they don’t feel part of the wider world anymore.” Although the two countries are very different, there are lessons from the Hungarian campaign of Péter Magyar, and Netanyahu’s opponents must learn them. The biggest lesson? "Turning the anxiety into hope." Read more: Hungary's PM-elect Magyar Signals Shift in Israel Policy With Return to International Criminal Court 'It Won't Get Worse': After 16-years Under Orbán, Hungary's Jews Are Split Over What Comes Next 'We Hope You Can Do It Too': How Israel Echoed in Hungary's Election Hungry for Hungary: Why Are Netanyahu's Ministers Flocking to Budapest? Could Orbán's Crushing Defeat Be a Blueprint for Netanyahu's Opponents?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen this early on a crisp April morning in 2026, but here I am, coffee in hand, scrolling through the latest legal fireworks swirling around President Donald Trump. Just days ago, on April 1st, the Supreme Court chambers in Washington, D.C., echoed with oral arguments in Trump v. United States, a blockbuster case challenging Executive Order 14160. Rutgers Law School professors are calling it one of the most pivotal issues of the year, as it questions whether Trump's order redefining birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment and the Immigration and Nationality Act holds water. Picture this: the justices grilling lawyers over who qualifies as a U.S. citizen by birth, with Trump's team arguing it bolsters national security while opponents cry foul on constitutional grounds. Rutgers Law highlights how this could reshape immigration law overnight, sending shockwaves through families across America.But that's not all keeping me up at night. Fast-forward to April 7th, and G37 Chambers' International Legal News roundup drops a bombshell from the White House. They're defending Trump amid Middle East tensions, stating outright that "the US President, Donald Trump was making the entire region safer." It's tied to broader foreign policy moves, like Syria's new Investment Arbitration Centre in Damascus, launched post-Assad to lure investors—moves Trump champions as stabilizing the chaos. Guernica 37's weekly updates from the International Criminal Court and European Court of Human Rights paint a picture of global legal chess, with Trump's administration pushing back hard.Shifting gears to the courts back home, the Southern District of New York is heating up with a wild twist on sanctions. The National Law Review reports that the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued then revoked a license for legal fees to defend former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores de Maduro. They're on the SDN List, facing narcotics and firearms charges after a dramatic U.S. Army rendition via Operation Southern Spear. Maduro's lawyers are firing back, claiming it guts their Sixth Amendment right to counsel and Fifth Amendment due process—echoes that make you wonder if similar sanction snags could ever loop in U.S. political heavyweights like Trump.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's fall 2025 arguments in Fernandez v. United States and Rutherford v. United States linger like a storm cloud, potentially curbing judges' power on compassionate releases for prisoners. Rutgers Law notes this could trap countless inmates in "extraordinary and compelling" limbo, a reform battle Trump-era policies have fueled.As the sun rises here on April 15th, these threads weave a tapestry of power, borders, and justice that's anything but sleepy. From the Supreme Court's marble halls to Damascus streets, Trump's legal orbit keeps the world spinning.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The exterminationist rhetoric that has accompanied Trump's massive bombardment of civilian infrastructure in Iran has been condemned by Amnesty International as possible incitement to genocide—a crime under international law. Can Trump join Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin as the next world leader to face charges before the International Criminal Court? Yes, if Iran follows Palestine and Ukraine in granting jurisdiction to the ICC for crimes committed on its territory. This is legally valid, despite intransigence from the United States, Israel and Russia alike. The next three convictions by the ICC could be the first of figures from outside the African continent—undermining accusations of a double standard that have hindered the Court's effectiveness. In Episode 322 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg makes the case—politically and practically—for sending Trump to a prison cell at The Hague. Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/countervortex Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just $1 per weekly podcast via Patreon -- or $2 for our new special offer! We now have 61 subscribers. If you appreciate our work, please become Number 62!

What if the next election doesn't just change policy—but determines who goes to prison? Today's episode unpacks explosive claims about political retribution, international courts, and the growing rhetoric around prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his allies. From talk of trials at The Hague to debates over war crimes and U.S. sovereignty, this episode dives into the high-stakes political battlefield shaping 2028—and what it could mean for America's future. ⚡ SUMMARY Tara breaks down escalating political rhetoric suggesting that a Republican loss in 2028 could lead to widespread prosecutions of Donald Trump, his family, and former administration officials. The conversation highlights discussions around using international legal bodies like International Criminal Court to pursue war crimes charges—despite longstanding U.S. resistance to its jurisdiction. The episode also revisits past U.S. foreign policy decisions, including the 2011 Libya intervention under Barack Obama and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, raising questions about consistency in how “war crimes” are defined and applied. At its core, the discussion centers on political escalation, legal boundaries, and the potential consequences of turning global institutions into domestic political weapons.

A daring rescue mission. A global standoff. And a political warning about what comes next. In today's episode, Tara highlights a high-risk U.S. military operation ordered by Donald Trump that successfully brought an American pilot home—against all odds. But the story doesn't stop there. From escalating tensions with Iran to accusations of war crimes and threats of international prosecution at International Criminal Court, this episode explores the intersection of military strength, media narratives, and the high-stakes political battle heading into 2028. ⚡ SUMMARY Tara opens with a dramatic recounting of a high-risk U.S. rescue operation, where American forces entered hostile territory to recover a downed pilot—reinforcing the long-standing military principle of leaving no one behind. The mission, described as one of the most daring in modern special operations, is framed as a defining leadership moment for Donald Trump. The discussion shifts to broader tensions with Iran, including past attacks on U.S. forces and ongoing geopolitical strategy. Tara argues that previous U.S. financial decisions and foreign policy responses helped shape Iran's current posture. A key focus is the psychological and media dimension of modern warfare—specifically how civilian casualties and imagery can be weaponized in global narratives, and how that intersects with U.S. political discourse. The episode then pivots to a major political claim: that future leadership could attempt to prosecute Trump and former officials through international courts like the International Criminal Court, raising questions about U.S. sovereignty and legal precedent. Finally, Tara examines debates over the Geneva Conventions, including whether targeting infrastructure used by military forces constitutes a war crime, and how differing interpretations shape both policy and politics.

From battlefield strategy to political endgames—this episode covers it all. Tara dives into the explosive debate over targeting Iran's power grid, the terrifying reality of EMP threats against America, and a rising push to prosecute Donald Trump at International Criminal Court. Is this about national security—or political warfare? And what happens if the next election decides who faces prison? ⚡ SUMMARY This episode opens with a high-stakes military debate: should the U.S. target Iran's civilian energy infrastructure to destabilize the regime? Proponents argue that shutting down power could spark internal unrest and accelerate collapse, while critics warn of humanitarian fallout and global backlash. The conversation expands into long-standing fears of an EMP attack on the U.S. grid—warnings echoed by former intelligence officials—and the catastrophic consequences of losing national power infrastructure. From there, Tara explores the global economic angle, including tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and a potential Iran-China strategy to undermine the U.S. dollar through alternative energy trade systems. The second half shifts dramatically into domestic politics, focusing on claims that a future administration could pursue legal action against Donald Trump and former officials through international courts. The discussion raises questions about U.S. sovereignty, the legitimacy of global tribunals, and the escalating rhetoric surrounding political accountability. The episode closes by revisiting past foreign policy decisions, including U.S. involvement in Libya under Barack Obama and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, drawing comparisons about how war crimes are defined—and who gets held accountable.

Palestinian journalist from Gaza Ahmed Alnaouq is joined by renowned historian and author Vijay Prashad. Through the lens of hyper-imperialism, they unravel U.S. foreign policy—from Venezuela to Gaza, Iran to Greenland—and the global rise of the far right.Venezuela's president was abducted last week in a U.S. military operation that left at least 80 people dead, including 32 Cubans tasked with protecting President Nicolás Maduro. Just days earlier, Israel's prime minister — international fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes — departed Washington, D.C., after being warmly received by U.S. officials.Vijay has written more than forty books, including Washington Bullets and The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World. He is the executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, chief correspondent for Globetrotter, and chief editor of LeftWord Books in New Delhi.Support independent, Palestinian-led media from as little as £1 per month: https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/support

One year ago, in 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was extradited to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity and murder for orchestrating a campaign of extrajudicial killings against people he deemed to be involved in the drug trade. Over the course of several years while he was president, thousands of people were killed by police and hit squads. Now, he faces justice at the International Criminal Court. Nearly one year to the day after his extradition, Duterte faced his first major court proceeding: the confirmation of charges against him. This is a major moment for the Philippines and the International Criminal Court. Joining me to discuss the case against Rodrigo Duterte is Diane Desierto, Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School and Professor of Global Affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame. We begin by discussing the specific charges against Duterte before having a broader conversation about the significance of this case for both the Philippines and the future of the ICC.  

Episode #508: Damian Lilly, a veteran humanitarian and human-rights specialist, who has worked in conflict zones across the world, believes assistance must be joined with protection and accountability. “We can't just be there to assist people—we also need to be there to protect them.” He formed this conviction through his work with Médecins Sans Frontières, documenting sexual violence in places such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, and the Congo and turning testimony into pressure on governments. Working with the UN, he returned to South Sudan later as Senior Advisor on the Protection of Civilians. The civil war there drove more than 250,000 people into UN compounds, and although his work helped shelter so many people, he looks upon it as a failure because in the end, there was no justice or redress. Protection without justice, he says, “really loses sight of what we're trying to do.” Later on, he was posted in Gaza in his role as UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees: during that time, there were three Israeli military incursions into the territory between 2008 and 2014, with no real repercussions, which only reinforced to Lilly how impunity fuels repeated wars. Accountability, he says, fails not for lack of law but ofpolitical will. When his wife, also a UN employee, received a posting to Myanmar, Lilly and his family moved to Yangon. This was shortly before the coup. He reports watching the tanks roll down the streets. In response, Lilly co-founded the Myanmar Accountability Project (MAP) to pursue prosecutions abroad through what is called “universal jurisdiction,” where crimes against humanity in one country can be prosecuted in another country's national courts. MAP is seeking cases in countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Turkey. Lilly critiques the International Criminal Court and UN Security Council for their paralysis, timidity in engaging the junta, and reluctance to recognize the NUG as the people's legitimate representative. While the UN employs the claim of neutrality to justify continued relations with the junta, Lilly argues that true neutrality means fidelity to humanitarian principles, not moral equivalence. Despite bureaucratic inertia and shrinking aid budgets, Lilly insists that localization, persistence, and creative legal action can still advance justice. “It is a complex area,” he says, “but an important part of how we address many of these situations.”

Is Europe's reliance on U.S. tech a vulnerability? With geopolitical uncertainties growing under the second Trump administration, governments and institutions abroad seem to think so. The International Criminal Court announced that it's ditching Microsoft, and government employees in France will use an open-source alternative to Zoom. Today, we dig into "digital sovereignty." Also on the show: new homeowners turn to buy now, pay later to deal with expenses, and we'll preview the Fed's interest rate meeting this week.

Is Europe's reliance on U.S. tech a vulnerability? With geopolitical uncertainties growing under the second Trump administration, governments and institutions abroad seem to think so. The International Criminal Court announced that it's ditching Microsoft, and government employees in France will use an open-source alternative to Zoom. Today, we dig into "digital sovereignty." Also on the show: new homeowners turn to buy now, pay later to deal with expenses, and we'll preview the Fed's interest rate meeting this week.

Daryn is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, dedicated to advancing trauma-informed mental health care and human rights. He leads the Human Rights in Trauma Mental Health Program, where he works with survivors of genocide, torture, and human rights violations locally and globally. With extensive experience in cross-cultural trauma psychiatry, Daryn consults for international courts and international investigations of war crime advising on complex cases of transitional justice and mental health. He currently serves as a consultant for trauma psychiatry to the United Nations' Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL, for the International Criminal Court, and for Human Rights Watch.    He has developed new clinical and educational programs for underserved communities in the Bay Area. Daryn also teaches a course on the psychology of happiness and leads the Stanford Stoked! Laboratory. Send a textSupport the showCan't get enough of the Journey On Podcast & it's guests? Here are two more ways to engage with them. Find exclusive educational content from previous podcast guests which include webinars, course and more: https://courses.warwickschiller.com If you want to meet your favorite podcast guest in person, you can attend our annual Journey On Podcast Summit either in person or via live stream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com Become a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 900 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

On February 16, a group of Palestinian footballers and Palestinian clubs joined with others to file a complaint with the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. They are accusing the Presidents of FIFA, and Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, of aiding in war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied Palestinian territory. We speak about the reasons for this complaint with Jill Thomson of Scottish Sport for Palestine.

Jess and Jamal discuss the latest developments and global repercussions following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Nathan Kalman-Lamb, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick, joins the show to discuss a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court against the heads of FIFA and UEFA. The case centers on allegations that the organizations permit Israeli football clubs based in settlements widely considered illegal under international law, built on land taken from Palestinians.

On the 3rd of January this year, Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, was removed from office by a US military intervention. He was flown to the United States to face charges of drug trafficking and partnering with terrorist groups, charges he denies. His leadership and that of his predecessor and mentor Hugo Chavez saw Venezuela move from being an oil rich, prosperous country to a country which was heavily sanctioned and under investigation by the International Criminal Court. Maduro's Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, has now succeeded him as acting president. Some Venezuelans feel that she represents only continuity with Chavismo, the political system Hugo Chavez created. Others feel that Rodriguez will be forced to adapt in order to survive. Jorge Perez and Alicia Hernandez of BBC Mundo have been following what is happening in Venezuela closely.Snow leopards are beautiful, yet elusive creatures. They like to live high up in snowy mountains, including certain areas in the Indian Himalayas. A group of women in one of India's coldest and most remote regions have joined the efforts to conduct a snow leopard census, using camera traps to count the big cats and protect them and their habitat. Ashay Yedge of BBC Marathi recently traveled to the world's second-highest village to speak to them about their work. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Irena TaranyukProduced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Irena Taranyuk)

Bill Clinton has told a Congressional committee that he was unaware of the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Clinton said he saw nothing and did nothing wrong during his acquaintance with the late sex offender. Democrats have described the tone of the closed door hearing as civil, saying Mr Clinton answered every question.Also in the programme: Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes; Ramadan in Gaza; and we'll talk to a judge at the International Criminal Court, who was sanctioned by the US after the court issued an arrest warrant for Israel's prime minister.(Photo credit: AFP)

Pakistani forces struck the Afghan capital, Kabul, and the provinces of Kandahar and Paktika, though the casualty count remains unclear. We speak with a former Pakistani brigadier general and hear from voices on the ground in Kabul.Also on the programme: an International Criminal Court judge whose life has been impacted by US sanctions, with credit cards and Google accounts cancelled; and celebrating 30 years of Pokemon. (Photo: Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan on February 27, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

Human Rights Lawyer Ross Tugade and PhD candidate at UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice explains the role of the International Criminal Court and the issue of jurisduction in relation to the pre-trial hearing of former President R Duterte. - Ipinaliwanag ni Ross Tugade, isang Human Rights Lawyer sa Pilipinas at kasalukuyang nagpapakadalubhasa sa UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice ang ginagampanan papel ng International Criminal Court at isyu ng jurisdiction sa pre-trial hearing ni dating Pangulo R Duterte.

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have begun setting out their case against the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity over his bloody ‘war on drugs'. Hearings in The Hague will decide whether there is enough evidence to move to a full trial. Also: aid agencies in South Sudan say intensified fighting between government and opposition forces has displaced hundreds of thousands of people; Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese tells Britain his country would support any move to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles's brother, from the line of royal succession; the boss of Netflix tells the BBC its bid for Warner Bros Discovery is stronger than a rival offer from Paramount; as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff says another round of talks aimed at ending the war could take place by the end of the week; a racial slur shouted by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson during the BAFTA Film Awards sparks debate about how the condition should be understood; and scientists reveal a new species of dinosaur discovered in the Sahara desert.

In a BBC interview, the Ukrainian president. Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused President Putin of trying to impose a different way of life on the world, warning that the Russian leader would "not stop" at Ukraine. Also on the programme: the International Criminal Court has opened hearings to decide if the former Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, should face trial for crimes against humanity; and we speak to Wagner Moura, star of the Oscar-nominated Brazilian film The Secret Agent.(Photo: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) at the hotel 'Bayerischer Hof', in Munich, Germany. Credit: Ronald Wittek/EPA/Shutterstock.)

Human Rights Council must resist geopolitical uncertainty: GuterresEnd the targeting of civilians in South Sudan violence, insists UN aid chiefDuterte pre-trial hearings underway at International Criminal Court

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the threat of U.S. strikes in Iran, plus more on  U.S. Supreme Court opinions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Israel, an International Criminal Court hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, and the European Parliament voting on a trade pact with the U.S.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Ahmed Namatalla, Alex Moore, Jess Fino and Michael Archer. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

In this episode of “Financial Crime Matters,” Kieran talks with former South African jurist Richard Goldstone about his current efforts as a board member at Integrity Initiatives International, to help create the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC). Richard, who served on South Africa's Constitutional Court and then led several international justice initiatives, discusses the trillion-dollar cost of corruption to many nations' infrastructure, public health and education, and how it empowers authoritarian oligarchs. Detailing the current draft charter for the Court, Richard makes a compelling case that the IACC could seize stolen assets and hold accountable kleptocrats who currently escape the purview of the International Criminal Court, which focuses on genocide, war crimes and other acts of aggression.

Canadian Judge Kimberly Prost is one of nearly a dozen members of the International Criminal Court that have been sanctioned by the Trump administration.

In this episode of Unredacted Tonight, comedian Lee Camp breaks down how impeachment headlines can focus on surprising details while much bigger questions about U.S. foreign policy and international law rarely get the same attention. Using sharp satire and rapid-fire commentary, Lee revisits past impeachment narratives and contrasts them with ongoing debates about military actions, sanctions, and overseas operations that have sparked global scrutiny.Lee runs through a wide range of hot-button topics—Venezuela, Iran, the International Criminal Court, UN officials, Guantánamo, and migrant detention—framing the discussion around accountability, transparency, and the way official justifications are presented to the public. This is political comedy with an investigative edge: expect bold jokes, pointed questions, and a look at how power explains itself when the stakes are international.The episode also introduces a new segment, “Deconstruction,” starting with a hilarious (and uncomfortable) unpacking of nationalism—why people feel intense loyalty to a country, how identity gets simplified into slogans, and how that mindset can shape public opinion and policy. Lee challenges the idea of automatic “team thinking,” spotlighting contradictions in how we choose who deserves empathy, outrage, or support.If you're into political satire, news comedy, and commentary that questions mainstream narratives, this one's for you. Watch to the end for the full “Deconstruction” segment, and if you enjoy this style, like, subscribe, and share to help the video reach more people.My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

The U.S. threatens new sanctions on the International Criminal Court—so long as it agrees not to prosecute Donald Trump—while American service members quietly worry they'll be left holding the legal bag for overseas military strikes. Plus, a reminder of what accountability and care can look like, as the Redd Family Collection of Black Art anchors community, history, and cultural power at the Tubman African American Museum. DeRay interviews author and historian Bench Ansfield about their book Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City. NewsUS threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute TrumpU.S. military members fear personal legal blowback tied to boat strikes : NPRRedd Family Collection of Black Art | Tubman African American Museum Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram. 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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The [DS] will push for riots and war and Trump is already putting things into place to counter all of this. Liberation Day is approaching. Economy https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995869912196161753?s=20   unveiled a retroactive billionaire tax targeting 2025 residency. The 5% levy applies even if the individual has already relocated, turning “temporary” fiscal policy into a weapon against those who stayed too long. While courts have sometimes upheld narrow retroactive taxes, justices from Scalia to O'Connor have warned against exactly this kind of “bait-and-switch” confiscation. As California's population and revenue base shrink, the state appears willing to gamble on a constitutionally dubious wealth grab to plug the holes. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1995607860026507467?s=20 Manufacturing Surveys Show Conflicting Signals: Growth or Contraction? Two closely watched surveys of U.S. manufacturing activity painted sharply divergent pictures in November, with one showing continued expansion and the other reporting accelerating contraction, highlighting deep uncertainty about the sector's health amid ongoing adjustment to the new rules of global trade. The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI registered 52.2 in November, marking the fourth consecutive month above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. However, the reading slipped from 52.5 in October. By contrast, the ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.2, down from 48.7 in October and marking the ninth consecutive month of contraction. The divergence places the two surveys on opposite sides of the expansion-contraction divide, an unusual occurrence that suggests significantly different conditions across the manufacturing landscape.  https://twitter.com/ShadowofEzra/status/1995904464625000594?s=20   the national debt. He adds that in the future Americans will no longer have to pay income tax at all. https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1995906384764846376?s=20 Reminder, that the objective of the tariffs is not just using trade to secure peace. It's about freeing the American People from slavery via income tax. That's why Trump called it “Liberation Day” when he implemented the tariff economic plan. The goal is no income tax. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/LiberalsLeaving/status/1995524375534321766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995524375534321766%7Ctwgr%5E1abd29295b52f4bb4422e1469e33d198815032f8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fellen-degeneres-planning-crawl-back-united-states-after%2F  OUTRAGE: New York Quietly Releases Nearly 7,000 Dangerous Illegal Migrants Including Rapists, Killers, Terrorists, and Repeat Offenders With Zero Notice to ICE   U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons has issued an explosive letter to New York Attorney General Letitia James, demanding immediate action after state and local officials quietly released nearly 7,000 criminal illegal aliens, including rapists, killers, gang members, and repeat violent offenders, without honoring ICE detainers and without a single notification to federal authorities. Since January 20, New York has released 6,947 criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets. These offenders are tied to: 29 homicides 2,509 assaults 199 burglaries 305 robberies 392 dangerous drug offenses 300 weapons offenses 207 sexual predatory offenses Worse, another 7,113 criminal aliens remain in New York custody today, all with active ICE detainers that state officials continue to ignore. These detainees include: 148 charged with homicide 717 charged with assault 134 charged with burglary 106 charged with robbery 235 dangerous drug offenses 152 weapons offenses 260 sexual predatory offenses Source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1995618958586904896?s=20 https://twitter.com/ColonelTowner/status/1995674641591873840?s=20   similar and blind sided the CIA and a few months later another one was exposed that wasn't on the completed list. They're paid out of proprietary companies that no one tracks. https://twitter.com/mattvanswol/status/1995652622112760293?s=20   invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS. WE DON’T WANT THEM. NOT ONE. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1995735514469527661?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/1995662088337768634?s=20 Delegation of U.S. Representatives From Intelligence Committee Traveled to Honduras to “Observe” Election   , a delegation of U.S. Representatives traveled to Honduras to personally “participate in observation” of their elections to “underscore the United States' continued support for transparent, credible, and peaceful democratic processes in the region,” according to a press release from Representative Rick Crawford, the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. https://twitter.com/RepRickCrawford/status/1995625707318509587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995625707318509587%7Ctwgr%5Ecbef4e85d24884b779ca77c501bc569911e36442%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fdelegation-u-s-representatives-intelligence-committee-traveled-honduras%2F  Hemisphere neighborhood rests heavily on our key allies’ ability to instill trust in their commitment to democracy and the administering of free and fair elections. The people of Honduras made it very clear they wanted U.S. eyes on this election, and they showed up in droves at voting locations yesterday to peacefully exercise their right to determine the future of their country. Source: thegatewaypundit.com War/Peace Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon Trump gives Maduro a week to leave Venezuela… and the latter requests a full pardon   Maduro also expressed his willingness to leave his country on the condition that he and his family members receive a full legal pardon that includes lifting all US sanctions and ending the high-profile case he faces before the International Criminal Court. These developments come as Maduro appeared before a crowd near the presidential palace, affirming his “absolute loyalty” to the Venezuelan people, surrounded by senior officials in his government. Source:  iraqidinarchat.net  Trump's Latin American Allies Against Venezuela  alliances are shaping up in the Caribbean, with many countries abandoning Venezuela and supporting the United States. Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is becoming increasingly isolated as regional governments shift away from Chavismo and move closer to Washington. Honduras and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, once reliable partners for Caracas, have both elected new governments that pledged to distance themselves from Maduro.  Honduras   Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Bolivia have also deteriorated as those countries shifted to the right. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, both U.S. territories, have seen a renewed military buildup, with fighter jets and transport aircraft operating from Cold War-era facilities such as Roosevelt Roads and new activity at St. Croix's airport. Grenada is considering a U.S. request to host temporary radar equipment and personnel at Maurice Bishop International Airport. The government is still weighing technical and safety concerns, and the decision is complicated by the 1983 U.S. invasion and the airport's symbolic significance. Colombia remains the strongest partner, working closely with the United States on counter-narcotics, sanctions enforcement, and intelligence sharing, while also coordinating policy on the region's largest population of Venezuelan refugees. Paraguay and Uruguay consistently vote with Washington at the OAS to isolate Maduro and support democratic transition efforts. Ecuador works with the United States on organized crime, Venezuelan gang activity, and sanctions evasion, and has been publicly critical of the regime.  Maduro's remaining allies in the region are Cuba and Nicaragua, but neither is positioned to provide meaningful assistance. Cuba publicly supports Venezuela but is facing a severe economic crisis and avoids committing to any response if the United States takes military action  source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995595335771836726?s=20 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995682004151783727?s=20 New York Times Catches Washington Post Red-Handed Defaming Pete Hegseth as a ‘War Criminal' Regarding Previous Strike on Narcotrafficking Boats – Reveals Full Story Behind Attack  The narrative regarding Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordering the killing of survivors in a boat attack in the Caribbean has officially been debunked by a highly unlikely source, which revealed the full story behind the attack. Source:thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/SeanParnellUSA/status/1995674824715501844?s=20 https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1995883027881144762?s=20   countless “anonymous” leaks meant to undermine him and thwart President Trump and other Realists in the Administration. Bogus story after bogus story. It's the same tired playbook. And for their next act? —They want him tried for war crimes. Yep—war crimes. They intend to prosecute another political opponent. They have lost it. Congressional Democrats are fueled by a radicalized Leftist base and are hellbent on power. The rules don't matter to them. At all. Sound familiar? Russiagate, Dem censorship, Covid tyranny, Dem weaponization of DOJ TO MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS: Understand this reality and never bend the knee to this bullshit. Fight back. The liberal media will never love you. If Europe wants a war, we are ready to fight now, says Vladimir Putin   Putin Says ‘Ready For War’ Against Europe If Attacks On Russian Tankers, Energy Continue   Europe, which has been largely sidelined when it comes to the US peace plan version, Putin is angry. He denounced a recent series of drone strikes on oil and gas tankers carrying Russian energy exports acts of “piracy”. He also on Tuesday made clear that European demands related to Moscow are not at all acceptable, suggesting that they are by intention an effort to prod and anger Russia. He said that “Europe only proposes unacceptable demands,” according to Interfax. “They are on the side of war,” he said of the Europeans. “Russia has no intention of going to war with European countries. But if Europe wants war Russia is ready” – Putin has told journalists before meeting Witkoff and Kushner. https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1995873487806751007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995873487806751007%7Ctwgr%5Ebba698f8622537fd3d54c6bdae932a981c0c754e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fgeopolitical%2Fputin-threatens-ready-war-against-europe-if-attacks-russian-tankers-energy-continue *  Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/1995883653524848869?s=20 Trump's Push to End the Ukraine War Is Sowing Fresh Fear About NATO's Future This week will bring a split screen that will reinforce growing doubts in Europe about the American commitment to the alliance that has served as the bedrock of Western unity since the end of World War II. On one side, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow for the latest round of peace talks with the Kremlin over the Ukraine war. Witkoff, who has yet to visit Ukraine, is making his sixth trip to Moscow this year. Source: wsj.com Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/tracybeanz/status/1995856194779402737?s=20  . Why is this? False Alarms: Rethinking Breast Cancer Screening https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1995887210965729768?s=20 [DS] Agenda  https://twitter.com/SecDuffy/status/1995649610488914054?s=20   fix this or lose $30 million in federal funding  https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent/status/1995615377284628908?s=20 @POTUS @realDonaldTrump , we are acting fast to ensure Americans' taxes are not funding acts of global terror. We will share our findings as our investigation continues. “President Trump is Threatening to Kill Me!” – Dem Senator Mark Kelly Goes on Insane Rant During Presser on ‘Pentagon Intimidation' (VIDEO) Democrat Senator Mark Kelly claimed Trump threatened to kill him during a press conference on ‘Pentagon intimidation' on Monday. Mark Kelly is one of the ‘Seditious Six' Democrat lawmakers who urged members of the military to defy Trump's orders. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995606715190890968?s=20   run a foreign influence operation targeting the very government his twin serves in. United24, created by Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation using a USAID-funded infrastructure, appointed Scott Kelly, Senator Mark Kelly’s twin brother, as its ambassador to help raise money for the propaganda outlet. Since then it has raised $2.72 billion, much of it routed quietly via cryptocurrency. United24 produces coordinated messaging marketed as “fact-checking” and “anti-corruption efforts,” but in practice operates as a state propaganda engine shaping US public opinion and Congressional support for Ukraine's war. JUST IN: Schumer Claims Three of His New York Offices Received “MAGA” Bomb Threats (VIDEO)  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday claimed three of his offices received “MAGA” bomb threats.   Schumer said he was informed that his offices received the threats from emails with the subject line ‘MAGA' from an email address claiming the ‘2020 election was rigged.' https://twitter.com/tararosenblum/status/1995601284892971273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995601284892971273%7Ctwgr%5Ec0381dd15615388f5e8a8ba9d4cced6b8217b451%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fschumer-claims-three-his-new-york-offices-received%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1995838817975370228?s=20   Scott Kelly (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Mark Kelly's twin brother, Scott Kelly as an ambassador for Ukraine’s official fundraising platform, UNITED24) to leak ‘stories’ to the media and undermine Secretary Hegseth. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1995847809627766919?s=20   Nuland, Samantha Power, Lisa Monaco, and Susan Rice. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1946588339488038984?s=20 minutes to the Obama's War Room residence, sight unseen. President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1995914978730144246?s=20  and will begin to stop moving federal funds into those states until they comply.” https:/twitter.com/amuse/status/1995847602743439722?s=20 Amuse: LAWFARE: Trump just removed another 8 pro-illegal immigration judges in Manhattan, 90 fired so far as he restores rule of law to the immigration courts. On December 1, the Trump administration dismissed eight immigration judges at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan for patterns of excessive asylum approvals, refusal to enforce statutory standards and unmanageable processing delays. This brings Trump's total removals to 90 judges nationwide. The administration says the effort is necessary to dismantle the pipeline of activist judges who reward illegal entry with near-automatic asylum approvals. Conservatives call it long-overdue accountability; opponents concede the judges had serious performance issues. https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1995586287064039445?s=20   witnessing a Judicial Insurrection. BREAKING: DOJ to Hit Comey, Letitia James with New Indictments As Soon as This Week The DOJ is seeking new indictments against James Comey and Letitia James after a Clinton judge dismissed both of their cases last week. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey in September. He was indicted on two counts – false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia last month. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1995886116356968591?s=20   grip on power. Democrats tried to block all three from serving. When that failed, they turned to nonstop “anonymous sources,” fake jacket stories, bogus intelligence leaks, and now a desperate push to prosecute Hegseth for imaginary war crimes. Their radicalized base demands a new Russiagate every month, and congressional Democrats are delivering, rules be damned. This is the same machinery that fueled censorship, Covid authoritarianism, and DOJ abuse. The only response: refuse to bow. https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1995623545377096023?s=20    Trump is back to pushing for the Senate to terminate the filibuster.   (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");