Podcasts about Iran

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks delves into pressing issues such as government statistics, national security concerns regarding Joe Biden's email handling, and the ongoing government funding debates. The Congresswoman shares her insights on the hypocrisy within the political landscape, particularly regarding the Democrats' stance on government shutdowns and military funding. Alireza Jafarzadeh tackles the intricate landscape of U.S. foreign policy concerning Iran and its implications for the Middle East. Jafarzadeh sheds light on the recent rally for a freer Iran, emphasizing the role of women in the resistance against the oppressive regime. Pete Sepp, the President of the National Taxpayers Union, joins to discuss the rampant waste and abuse within the Department of Defense. From outrageous expenditures to ineffective weapon systems, Pete sheds light on the urgent need for government reform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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1/4: The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy Hardcover –  by  Brandon J. Weichert  (Author) 1924 There has been an ongoing shadow war between the West and Iran, one that could explode and plunge the world into a third world war. The Biden Administration's move to make peace at any cost with the mad mullahs of Iran may be the very spark for a regional war that turns into a global conflict, the likes of which not seen since the 1940s. As the Biden Administration pines for a return to the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal, Tehran makes ready to consolidate its growing power in the Middle East at America's expense. For the last decade, Iran has consistently expanded its own reach and influence across the region—all while judiciously building up its military capabilities. As America looks for a way out of the Middle East and a return to the Obama-era nuclear agreement, Iran enhances the ability of its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen, to threaten the security of Israel and to destabilize the Saudi regime. Each time the Biden Administration signals its willingness to negotiate with Iran, Iran gets more aggressive. In the words of one Saudi official, Iran is a "paper tiger with steel claws." These steel claws have extended to encompass the whole region, and they include Iran's growing arsenal of complex drones, precision-guided munitions, EMP weapons, and their nuclear weapons arsenal. Thankfully, there is a path forward for the United States and the solution can be found in the policies outlined by the previous Trump Administration; in the form of the Abraham Accords and daring "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran. But time is not on America's side. Should President Biden continue down the destructive, illusory path to "peace" with Iran, he will not only have abandoned America's long-standing allies, but he will have also helped to trigger the very conflict he seeks to avoid. After all, as Ronald Reagan once quipped, world wars do not start "because America is too strong." They start because the United States is deemed too weak by its rivals. In The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy, author Brandon Weichert explores how the next world war is unfolding right before our eyes and explains how the American government can avoid it while maintaining its position of strength and support for its allies.

4/4: The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy Hardcover –  by  Brandon J. Weichert  (Author) 1925 There has been an ongoing shadow war between the West and Iran, one that could explode and plunge the world into a third world war. The Biden Administration's move to make peace at any cost with the mad mullahs of Iran may be the very spark for a regional war that turns into a global conflict, the likes of which not seen since the 1940s. As the Biden Administration pines for a return to the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal, Tehran makes ready to consolidate its growing power in the Middle East at America's expense. For the last decade, Iran has consistently expanded its own reach and influence across the region—all while judiciously building up its military capabilities. As America looks for a way out of the Middle East and a return to the Obama-era nuclear agreement, Iran enhances the ability of its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen, to threaten the security of Israel and to destabilize the Saudi regime. Each time the Biden Administration signals its willingness to negotiate with Iran, Iran gets more aggressive. In the words of one Saudi official, Iran is a "paper tiger with steel claws." These steel claws have extended to encompass the whole region, and they include Iran's growing arsenal of complex drones, precision-guided munitions, EMP weapons, and their nuclear weapons arsenal. Thankfully, there is a path forward for the United States and the solution can be found in the policies outlined by the previous Trump Administration; in the form of the Abraham Accords and daring "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran. But time is not on America's side. Should President Biden continue down the destructive, illusory path to "peace" with Iran, he will not only have abandoned America's long-standing allies, but he will have also helped to trigger the very conflict he seeks to avoid. After all, as Ronald Reagan once quipped, world wars do not start "because America is too strong." They start because the United States is deemed too weak by its rivals. In The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy, author Brandon Weichert explores how the next world war is unfolding right before our eyes and explains how the American government can avoid it while maintaining its position of strength and support for its allies.

2/4: The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy Hardcover –  by  Brandon J. Weichert  (Author) 1911 There has been an ongoing shadow war between the West and Iran, one that could explode and plunge the world into a third world war. The Biden Administration's move to make peace at any cost with the mad mullahs of Iran may be the very spark for a regional war that turns into a global conflict, the likes of which not seen since the 1940s. As the Biden Administration pines for a return to the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal, Tehran makes ready to consolidate its growing power in the Middle East at America's expense. For the last decade, Iran has consistently expanded its own reach and influence across the region—all while judiciously building up its military capabilities. As America looks for a way out of the Middle East and a return to the Obama-era nuclear agreement, Iran enhances the ability of its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen, to threaten the security of Israel and to destabilize the Saudi regime. Each time the Biden Administration signals its willingness to negotiate with Iran, Iran gets more aggressive. In the words of one Saudi official, Iran is a "paper tiger with steel claws." These steel claws have extended to encompass the whole region, and they include Iran's growing arsenal of complex drones, precision-guided munitions, EMP weapons, and their nuclear weapons arsenal. Thankfully, there is a path forward for the United States and the solution can be found in the policies outlined by the previous Trump Administration; in the form of the Abraham Accords and daring "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran. But time is not on America's side. Should President Biden continue down the destructive, illusory path to "peace" with Iran, he will not only have abandoned America's long-standing allies, but he will have also helped to trigger the very conflict he seeks to avoid. After all, as Ronald Reagan once quipped, world wars do not start "because America is too strong." They start because the United States is deemed too weak by its rivals. In The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy, author Brandon Weichert explores how the next world war is unfolding right before our eyes and explains how the American government can avoid it while maintaining its position of strength and support for its allies.

3/4: The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy Hardcover –  by  Brandon J. Weichert  (Author) 1908 There has been an ongoing shadow war between the West and Iran, one that could explode and plunge the world into a third world war. The Biden Administration's move to make peace at any cost with the mad mullahs of Iran may be the very spark for a regional war that turns into a global conflict, the likes of which not seen since the 1940s. As the Biden Administration pines for a return to the ill-fated Iran nuclear deal, Tehran makes ready to consolidate its growing power in the Middle East at America's expense. For the last decade, Iran has consistently expanded its own reach and influence across the region—all while judiciously building up its military capabilities. As America looks for a way out of the Middle East and a return to the Obama-era nuclear agreement, Iran enhances the ability of its terrorist proxies, like Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen, to threaten the security of Israel and to destabilize the Saudi regime. Each time the Biden Administration signals its willingness to negotiate with Iran, Iran gets more aggressive. In the words of one Saudi official, Iran is a "paper tiger with steel claws." These steel claws have extended to encompass the whole region, and they include Iran's growing arsenal of complex drones, precision-guided munitions, EMP weapons, and their nuclear weapons arsenal. Thankfully, there is a path forward for the United States and the solution can be found in the policies outlined by the previous Trump Administration; in the form of the Abraham Accords and daring "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran. But time is not on America's side. Should President Biden continue down the destructive, illusory path to "peace" with Iran, he will not only have abandoned America's long-standing allies, but he will have also helped to trigger the very conflict he seeks to avoid. After all, as Ronald Reagan once quipped, world wars do not start "because America is too strong." They start because the United States is deemed too weak by its rivals. In The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy, author Brandon Weichert explores how the next world war is unfolding right before our eyes and explains how the American government can avoid it while maintaining its position of strength and support for its allies.

Nik and Ruth Ripken went to Africa as missionaries. They experienced great works of God, but also great hardship and loss. Malaria almost killed them. Four Christian friends in Somalia were killed in one day. Their 16-year-old son died suddenly.  Out of their wrestling with grief and loss God gave them a new mission: meet with persecuted Christians all over the world and learn from them. For Nik, it was a very personal quest. “I don't know if Jesus is trustworthy anymore. Somali believers are dead. Our son is dead. Our dreams are dead. And we want to know, Is Jesus for the tough places?” Out of their quest Nik Ripken Ministries was born. Nik shared the lessons persecuted Christians had taught him in a book, The Insanity of God. The book eventually became a film, released shortly after this interview was recorded. Today, Nik and Ruth host their own podcast, Witness & Persecution, and have recently launched a video-based group study, Insanity Unleashed. Listen as Nik and Ruth share their stories of God calling them to missions from very different backgrounds, and the hardship and loss they experienced on the field in Africa as missionaries. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in Syria, North Korea, Iran, China and other nations throughout the year, as well as giving free access to e-books, audio books, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

سعید بشیری، هم‌بنیان‌گذار و عضو هیئت‌مدیره‌ی سازیتوئه؛ یه شرکت ایرانی که پلتفرم ساخت فروشگاه آنلاین داره و به کسب‌وکارها کمک می‌کنه تو دنیای دیجیتال بترکونن. از سال ۱۳۹۶ که سازیتو رو راه انداخت، سعید با ایده‌های خلاقانه‌ش بازار تجارت آنلاین ایران رو حسابی تکون داده.تو این اپیزود، سراغ داستان سعید رفتیم، از روزای سخت شروع سازیتو تا گرفتن سرمایه‌ی کلیدی از هزاردستان. از چالش‌های بازسازی تیمش بعد از جدایی یکی از هم‌بنیان‌گذارا گفت، از رازهای رشد عجیب سازیتو و سختی‌های بزرگ کردن یه استارتاپ تو ایران. 00:00 پیشگفتار05:30 بنیانگذار سازیتو و تلاش‌های اولیه26:09 چگونه سازیتو از یک ایده به یک استارتاپ تبدیل شد؟32:53 مزایای کپی‌برداری از مدل‌های موفق کسب‌وکار42:12 نمونه‌های موفق از کسب‌وکارهای آنلاین در سازیتو46:45 فرآیند بازسازی تیم بعد از جدا شدن یکی از بنیان‌گذاران51:53 اولین سرمایه‌گذاری کلیدی توسط هزاردستان1:00:36 چالش‌های گسترش کسب‌وکار بعد از جذب سرمایه1:19:20 مشکلات و چالش‌های خروج از استارتاپ‌های ایرانی1:23:33 آمار رشد و عملکرد سایت سازیتو1:27:57 چشم‌انداز آینده بنیان‌گذار سازیتو1:34:36 سخن آخر و نکات پایانیSaeed Bashiri is the co-founder and a board member of Sazito, an Iranian company that provides an online store builder platform, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital marketplace. Since launching Sazito in 2017, Saeed has transformed the e-commerce landscape in Iran with his innovative vision and relentless determination.In this episode, we explore Saeed's journey—from the early days of building Sazito to securing pivotal investment from Hazrdastan. He shares the challenges of reshaping his team after a co-founder's departure, the strategies behind Sazito's remarkable growth, and the realities of scaling a startup in Iran. Saeed also reveals his bold plans for the future of online commerce and what drives him forward.اسپانسر این قسمتشرکت ارائه‌دهنده خدمات میزبانی وب - لیموهاستhttps://limoo.hostچرم مشهدhttps://www.mashadleather.com/اطلاعات بیشتر درباره پادکست طبقه ۱۶ و لینک پادکست‌‌های صوتیhttps://linktr.ee/tabaghe16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. strikes have targeted a Middle Eastern terrorist group backed by Iran. President Donald Trump ordered aerial strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and issued a stern warning to Iran.The White House announced Saturday that Trump signed the stopgap spending bill passed by Congress. Lawmakers narrowly averted a government shutdown on Friday night by passing the Republican-led resolution.Tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Southeast overnight, causing widespread destruction. At least 14 people have been killed in Arkansas and Missouri, as the storms continue into the Southeast.

Preview: Colleague Brandon Weichert, author, "The Shadow War: Iran's Quest for Supremacy," explains the worthy beginning of the Iran suspect nukes started with the Eisenhower "Atoms for Peace" in 1953. More later.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, China and Russia are coming to the aid of Iran, at least diplomatically, condemning the Trump administration's attempts to pressure the Islamic regime into engaging in nuclear negotiations, and calling for an immediate lifting of what they called "illegal unilateral sanctions." Later in the show, negotiations to extend the ceasefire in Gaza hit another snag on Friday, as Hamas said they would release an American-Israeli hostage, but only if Israel agreed to a laundry list of demands. Israel responded by slamming Hamas for the conditional offer, calling it a "manipulation" and act of "psychological warfare." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In tonight’s podcast, we discuss how several events are converging simultaneously during this Purim “Blood Moon” will be visible over the West. Russia and America are engaged in intense dialogue regarding the fate of Ukraine, A strange event takes place in Iran that captures the attention across the World, Leaders of China, Russia and Iran […]

Get your tickets for the Israel Summit at 25% off: https://events.theisraelguys.com/ Join The Land of Israel Fellowship: https://thelandofisrael.com/fellowship/ This week, Hamas sent a four-year-old boy from Gaza into a firing zone, hoping the IDF would kill him. Instead, something shocking happened, revealing the true morality of Israel's Defense Forces. Israeli security forces uncovered the largest weapons cache in Judea and Samaria at two separate sites this week, including bomb-making materials! A terrorist attack in Samaria yesterday highlights the growing number of attacks in Israel's heartland over the past year. Joshua Waller, Luke Hilton, and Rabbis Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz discuss the latest developments in Israel, the current war situation, and an update on the security challenges facing the country. They also dive into the Jewish holiday of Purim, exploring how this ancient story of God's salvation for the Jewish people relates to the modern threats Israel faces from Iran today. Don't miss this inspiring, engaging, and thought-provoking conversation! Follow The Israel Guys on Telegram: https://t.me/theisraelguys  Follow Us On X: https://x.com/theisraelguys  Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisraelguys Source Links:  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0rtMGiuNzRQ https://x.com/Osint613/status/1899780426882802170?s=08 https://x.com/VividProwess/status/1899921706094866881?t=rXUABCFawfFpbNMMECl75Q&s=08 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/405278 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/405254 https://x.com/RealCandaceO/status/1897771661476102466 https://www.jns.org/idf-seizes-large-amount-of-bomb-making-materials-in-northern-samaria-raid/ https://www.jns.org/idf-selecting-judea-and-samaria-aerial-targets-in-event-of-oct-7-style-massacre/

Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008). Thousands of Iranians rally in support of regime change, a democratic, secular, and non- nuclear republic in Iran.

Episode #318: Lynne Bousfield grew up in Australia, and led a fairly conventional life. But in 1975, when she was a student at the university, she received a postcard from her brother in Thailand. The picture of golden stupas stirred something stirred something deep within her. After some adventures in Indonesia, Thailand, Laos and India, she still felt she had not found what she was seeking. But she had to replenish her coffers, and so went on to Iran to find work. While there, an expat she met told her about a meditation retreat in Bodghaya taught by someone named Munindra. That was it! Lynne dropped what she was doing and headed back to India. There, under Munindra's guidance, she embarked on her first meditation retreat, a transformative experience that set her firmly on the path of Vipassana meditation. This practice, deeply rooted in the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition, became the cornerstone of her spiritual journey.Lynne's commitment to the practice grew stronger with time, leading her to spend extended periods in Burma, where she deepened her understanding under the tutelage of some of the most respected meditation masters. She also met many Western seekers like herself, who became well-known Dhamma teachers in their own right. Returning to Australia, Lynne helped establish a retreat center, where she has long been a teacher. She also went back to school to become a licensed therapist. Way ahead of her time, she began integrating mindfulness practice in her therapeutic work.Today, Lynne sees a huge loss in the closing off of Burma and the violence and destruction there. She feels the world is losing access to the wellspring of authentic meditation teachers that had set her on her path. “I think meeting people like Mahasi Sayadaw, you're in the presence of something that is very hard to describe. There's some kind of recognition with it, but to try to describe it would make it sounds like nothing… but that was trustworthy and true.”

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a Hamas statement on hostages; representatives of China, Russia and Iran calling for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran; and Philippine ex-President Duterte appearing a in Hague courtroom to face 'war on drugs' charges.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports representatives of China, Russia and Iran are calling for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue.

In this week's episode Haid Haid, Rim Turkmani, and Lina Khatib discuss the recent developments in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.  We delve into the country's economic struggles, the rise of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the resurgence of sectarian violence, and the challenges facing Syria's path to democracy. It also explores the roles of regional and international players, including Turkey, Israel, and Iran, in shaping Syria's future. Read our latest: Ukraine enters a perilous phase of fighting and talking with no assured end in sight France should join NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements to strengthen European deterrence China's ‘two sessions': What did we learn about the Chinese economy? Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by Jonathan Coates. Executive Producer: John Pollock. 'Independent Thinking' is an Indio Media production for Chatham House. Read the Spring issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

This conversation delves into the current geopolitical landscape surrounding Israel, focusing on its economy, the threat posed by Iran's nuclear capabilities, and the influence of former President Trump on Middle Eastern politics. The discussion also touches on the internal political dynamics within Israel and the potential for future elections, as well as broader global trends that may indicate a shift towards a one world government.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@afjministry.com.

Azadeh Atzberger's Journey to a Finally Free Life On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, Kelli talks with Azadeh Atzberger. Little bit about Azadeh story: “My story is that I was born into a war zone. I was born in Iran during the revolution, and we escaped. I grew up being bullied and abused. I became addicted to drugs and alcohol all throughout high school. It was until I became a victim of domestic violence that I decided to get help. I got sober at age 30 and left my abuser at the same time. I have since then become passionate in helping victims of narcissistic abuse.” Bio: Azadeh Atzberger is a distinguished 3-time Bestselling Author, the esteemed Founder of Finally Free Life, serving as a Transformational Life Coach and Couples Coach. Renowned as the visionary behind "The 12 Steps For Narcissistic Abuse Recovery," she draws from her own journey as a trauma survivor of domestic and sexual abuse and a triumphant conqueror of addiction. Her profound passion lies in empowering individuals to navigate trauma, and find the freedom to manifest the lives they aspire to lead. Find out more about Azadeh here: Website -finallyfreelife.com IG- @breakfree_riseandrebuild As for Facebook, Linkedin, and You Tube I am under Azadeh Atzberger Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org  https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has outlined the key points of the country's stance on the Iranian nuclear issue. It follows his meeting with deputy foreign ministers of Russia and Iran who attended a meeting on the issue in Beijing on Friday.

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Andrew Day, the senior editor of The American Conservative, to discuss the Ukraine War and US foreign policy regarding Russia, China, and Iran.

China, Russia and Iran highlighted the necessity to terminate all unlawful and unilateral sanctions around Tehran's nuclear program, as their diplomats met in Beijing (01:15). Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is in favor of the U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan with Ukraine, but more details need to be worked out (10:18). Donald Trump has threatened 200-percent tariffs on European alcohol products (20:31).

Iran meets its allies Russia and China in Beijing on Friday for nuclear talks. Syria's interim President Ahmed Al Sharaa has signed a new constitutional declaration outlining plans for transitional government and justice in the country. A UN inquiry has determined that Israeli attacks on Gaza fertility centres are genocidal. This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis.

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses military spending and the Ukraine peace talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is in favor of the United States' ceasefire plan with Ukraine, but "nuances" remain. China hosts talks with Iran and Russia on Tehran's nuclear program.

President Trump's special envoy heads to Moscow for talks as Russia reviews a U.S. backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. The White House is rolling back more than two dozen environmental protections regulations, a move critics warn could lead to more pollution and health risks. And, Iran's Supreme Leader rejects President Trump's effort to start nuclear talks, calling it a deceptive attempt to pressure Tehran.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 Ryland Barton, Neela Bannerjee, Kevin Drew, Alice Woelfle and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis, our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What are the real prospects for rebuilding Gaza? And what would it take to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East? Preet is joined by Dennis Ross, the former US Ambassador and peace negotiator; Karim Sadjadpour, an expert on Iran and the Arab world; and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan-American writer and analyst who grew up in Gaza City, and moved to the US as a teenager.  Plus, Preet addresses President Trump's controversial executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe.  Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Troy Nehls from Texas shares his insights on government spending, border security, and the importance of accountability in federal agencies. He discusses the potential impacts of the upcoming continuing resolution and how it aligns with President Trump's agenda. Congressman Nehls emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility and the significance of self-deportation initiatives to reduce illegal immigration. Congressman Abe Hamadeh from Arizona explores the latest statistics on apprehensions, the new policies in Guantanamo Bay, and the implications of the Vote Only in English Act. Hamadeh also delves into the current state of border security, the fight against terrorism, and the geopolitical landscape, including Iran's influence and the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. Finally, the cryptocurrency landscape is quickly evolving and Les Borsai, co-founder of Wave Digital Assets, reveals the implications of President Trump's recent initiatives, including the establishment of a crypto reserve, and the potential impact on traditional markets. Les shares insights on the importance of digital currencies as an asset class, the concept of scarcity in Bitcoin, and what the future may hold for money in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“He told me: ‘We are the same. We are the same.' Meaning, me and the terrorists who penetrated the kibbutz are the same. They received the mission to murder and to burn, and I received the mission to hold you as bargaining chips for the release of the Palestinian prisoners. And this was a very cruel sentence, because while we were in captivity . . . they could do anything to us.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran, abducted during the Hamas terror attack on October 7, 2023, shares her harrowing story of survival and resilience. Shoshan was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be'eri alongside her family, including her son-in-law Tal Shoham, her daughter, and her young grandchildren. While she and the other women and children were released after 50 days in November 2023, Tal remained in Gaza for 505 days and was released in February 2025. Now, as she welcomes Tal home, Shoshan opens up about the unbearable anguish of captivity, the emotional toll of waiting, and the devastating losses her family has endured. She sheds light on the humanity that persisted even in the darkest moments and issues a powerful call for continued global action to free the 59 hostages who are still being held. Resources: Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus: with Hen Mazzig, Einat Admony, and more. People of the Pod:  U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Security, and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy Why Germany's Antisemitic Far-Right Party is Thriving Instead of Disappearing Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. __ Transcript of Conversation with Shoshan Haran: Manya Brachear Pashman:   After 505 days as a hostage in Gaza, Tal Shoham returned to Israel to his wife and two young children and to an extended family whose lives have been on hold since the Hamas terror attacks on October 7, 2023. Tal had been taken hostage from his home in Kibbutz Be'eri with his wife, his children, his wife's aunt, his 12-year-old niece, and his mother in law, Shoshan Haran. Shoshan returned home with the other women and children on November 26, 2023. She is with us now to talk about welcoming Tal home, the tremendous loss she and her family have suffered, and the endless fight to get the rest of the hostages home.  Shoshan, welcome to People of the Pod.  Shoshan Haran:   Thank you. Nice being here.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, I'm glad that you are here to at least partially celebrate the return of your loved ones. It has been more than 500 days since that awful day in October. Can you take our listeners back a few days before the 7th, to October 4th: what were you doing that day? Shoshan Haran:   On October 4, we had a very big event of Women Making Peace in the Dead Sea, together with a sister movement, Women of the Sun. It's a Palestinian movement. Both women-led movements working for peace on both sides. And I went there with my sister Lilach and with the founder of this movement, Vivian Silver, who was my neighbor in Kibbutz Be'eri. And it was such an optimistic event, and heartwarming, we were there with thousands of women, some men also, and we were talking about the power of women to bring peace and how we should stop the bloodshed and how we should find a new way to live together in peace. That was on October 4.  Two days later, on October 6, we are getting ready for Simchat Torah, to celebrate with our family. We had the sukkah already since a week ago, and we invited my daughter, Adi, and her husband Tal and the little kids, Naveh, who was then eight years old, and Yahel (Yula), three years old, to join us for Simchat Torah. So we were cooking, getting ready for the holidays. It was a shabbat dinner, so cooking. And then we got a call from Avshal, Avshalom, he's my husband, his nickname is Avshal, and we got a call from his sister, Sharon, that wanted to join us for that evening with her daughter, Noam who was then 12 years old. And we celebrated together in the sukkah, having fun. The kids were playing all over. And then we went to sleep. We had kind of a loft above our house for hosting our guests, and that's where Tal and Adi and the kids stayed overnight. Sharon and her daughter stayed with us on the ground level, and we went to sleep. And then at 6:29am, we heard the red . . . color red is the code for attack. And we thought it is, I shouldn't say it, but the usual missile attack on us. So we went to the safe room. And then after a few minutes, we went out. My husband went up to the second floor to get Adi, Tal, and the kids down to be with us, and I started making hot chocolate for the grandkids. And then we got the warning on our–we have a community WhatsApp for alarms. And they told us that they suspect that some terrorists penetrated the kibbutz, and then we should go into the safe room. And a few minutes later, they confirmed that a terrorist attack was launched on the kibbutz. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Who was in that safe room with you? Shoshan Haran:   We were in the safe room, seven people. Tal, Adi, my daughter, the kids–my [2] grandkids, Sharon and Noam. Avshal stayed outside with a knife ready to protect his family, and also looking through the windows to understand what was going on. And then we started hearing shooting and grenades, and they got closer and closer to us. My cell phone was the only one that had reception inside the safe room. And after one hour and a half of terror, Tal texted my husband to join us in the safe room, because he understood that a knife is not gonna protect us, so there was no way. And so Avshal joined us, and Tal and him–we had a very large dinner table when we have guests, and the extensions were in the safe room, so very heavy pieces of wood. And they used it to protect the handle of the safe room door because there was no lock, but they were just pushing it against the safe room door. I heard them breaking into my neighbor's home. I heard a lot of glass and a lot of shooting and grenades. I didn't know what was happening there. And then they left.  And then they penetrated our house. They just broke into it. It's easy. It was full of windows that you could easily break into. And they started shouting at us: open the door, open the door. We did not. And then they had steel penetrating bullets that went through the safe room's iron door. And I even saw one bullet passing very close to my head. The movement of the bullet was a little bit slowed, so I could see it. And my husband shouted at me, just lie down, you know, because my head was a little bit upwards, looking at the cell phone and trying to call for help.  They couldn't break in the safe room door, and then they left, and we thought that maybe we were saved. But then after a few minutes, they brought a bulldozer, and they just cracked the safe room window. And the safe room window is composed of two steel parts that should be connected. But with the bulldozer, they were able to dismantle the window and create a crack.  And then we had a few seconds to decide to surrender or not. And then my husband and Tal decided to surrender. We were under the bed, so we didn't see much, but they understood that the crack will allow the terrorists to throw grenades into the room. So they decided to surrender.  And then the terrorist opened the window so we stopped resisting. They opened the window, and then my husband and Tal went out first, and that was the last glance that I had of my husband. And it took us a while, because we were under the bed, and we were three women and three little kids. So we went out of the room. They grabbed us through the window. And when my daughter was out, she saw her kids. They took her kids separately. And she just shouted at them, mother, kid, mother, kids. And she, she just kidnapped. She grabbed them from the terrorist. She's a real hero, my daughter.  And then they pushed us with a gun pointed at us. And when we were out of the safe room, which I saw already, six or seven members of the kibbutz were already murdered and were lying near our home, and they were pushing us towards the fence around the kibbutz, which they already destroyed.  And one of them that looks really lunatic, he handcuffed me with my hands behind my back, and they just pushed us into the car that they brought from Gaza and drove towards the Gaza Strip. We didn't see any IDF soldiers. The border was completely abolished. There was no border. We didn't see any Air Force. We saw nothing. It was just driving through the open fields into the Gaza Strip.  We were sitting in the back seat of the car. I had Naveh, my grandson, on my lap. Adi was holding Yula, and Sharon was holding her daughter, Noam. And the two terrorists were sitting in front. And when we crossed the border into Gaza–the theoretical border, there was nothing there–one of the terrorists told us, welcome to Gaza. And I said, thank you. And then we just entered into Gaza.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   You said that was your last glance of Avshal when he climbed out the window. Shoshan Haran:   So we were in captivity for 50 days, and during these horrible days, I was almost sure that both Tal and Avshal were hostages in Gaza, because they were kidnapped a few minutes before us, and I understood that the goal of the terrorists was to have hostages. And so I was very confident, I should say, that both of them are hostages in Gaza. And I knew, I knew by intuition, that Israel will demand to release women and children first. I just knew it.  And I told Adi and Sharon all the time. I said, we need to survive. Every day that we survive will get us closer to our release, because I knew that the terrorists see us as bargain chips to get their prisoners released. So I said our mission is just to survive. I need to keep my family. I need to survive.  And I thought that Tal and Avshal are also hostages, and I learned about the fact that they murdered my husband on October 7, only after I was released and I met my daughter and my son, and they had to tell me the horrible truth that he was murdered, but not only him. My sister was murdered, my little sister, my younger sister. Her husband, his caregiver.  102 people from my kibbutz, from the little community that we know, every one were murdered on October 7. Manya Brachear Pashman:   This was your sister, Lilach, who had been at the event on October 4 with you. Yes?  Shoshan Haran:   Yes, yes. Manya Brachear Pashman:   I am so sorry. May all of those memories be a blessing, every one of them in the kibbutz.  Did you stay with your daughter and grandchildren in Gaza the entire time? Or were you separated?  Shoshan Haran:   No, we were together, luckily. We were handed over by the kidnappers to what I used to term as guards in Gaza. And I use the term guards because we wanted the children to live in the belief that these people are guarding us, so we didn't call them terrorists, not even between ourselves. We call them guards.  We were moved from one house to another. So we were not in the tunnels. We were in top Hamas leaders' houses. What they did in all of these houses, they created a separate room for us, where we did not see the family of the Hamas leader, but we heard the voices. We heard the voices of the commander. We heard the voices of his wife and the children. So it was like a provisoric arrangement. And the guards were always in between us and the family. I mean, we didn't see the family, but we heard them. And the guards were the ones who brought us food and they were kind of in between.  We had an event in the second house that we stayed. We had an event of knock on the roof. Knock on the roof is a term that the IDF is using when the Air Force is aiming to hit a specific house without harming the people who live inside the house.  One time it was supposed to be two blocks away from us, so the terrorists, they know exactly the address, and they told us to get away, just to stay away from the window. So if the window is, if the glass is breaking, we will not be wounded. The second time, it was very close to where we stayed, maybe even the place we stayed, specifically so they evacuated us and the family of the Hamas terrorist who was holding us. We were evacuated to the street, and then we were taken to another house. And eventually we were taken to a fourth house, where we stayed 43 days. And in that house, the Hamas person who joined us knew English. So I started to talk. Before that the guards or the captors, didn't speak any English. They knew some very basic words, like bomb, far, go, come. You know, simple words. But in the fourth house that we stayed 43 days, the Hamas terrorist knew quite good English.  Manya Brachear Pashman: Did you seize on that and try to have conversations with your captors? We had lots of conversations and talks. I'm a very passionate reader, so I read a lot of books, including Holocaust survivors' books. I used a lot of the wisdom on how to survive when I was in Gaza. So the first thing I knew: that I should not show any weakness. I looked in their eyes, I talked straight forward, I didn't show any panic or hysterical or crying or stuff like that.  The other thing is, I knew I had to keep hope and be determined that we will be released. So that was very important, and that gave us strength. And also I counted the days. I knew the day of the week. And I knew the date. And to eat when you can. To sleep when you can. So to be very determined and very focused on the present. You don't have the capacity to think about the past or the future, you just focus on survival every second, every minute, every hour, how to protect your family and how to create some kind of a relationship with your captors. So they will get to know us, and this will give some some layer of protection. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Did you feel like you successfully fostered a relationship?   Shoshan Haran:   Yeah, it's a very tricky situation. So on one hand, I used to thank–his mother was cooking, was providing the food. We never saw her, but we heard her voice. We heard the babies on the other side of the apartment, but there was no eye contact. But when I knew that she was the one who is preparing food for us and for the captors and for her family. So every time that this guy, her son, brought us the food, I said, I want you to thank your mother. And I mentioned a few times that I appreciate the fact that they are guarding us and they are providing us the food, although it was very minimal, but still. And after a few days, we started to talk about life. I know about their salaries. I know their problems. I know how they get married or why they're not married yet.  I know about their mission. Their mission is very clear. They want to destroy Israel. It's a jihadistic mission. It's very clear. They talk about it very openly. And actually, they tried to convince us to leave Israel. He was saying, why don't you go back to Europe or go to Florida. I don't know for some reason, Florida is like, simple for them, for the Jewish community in the US. And he said, next time we're going to come harder on Israel, and I'm not sure that you'll have such a nice team to take care of you, so I advise you go, leave Israel.  And at a certain point he said, he asked me, if you go back to Israel, will you go back to the kibbutz? So said to him, I don't want to hear the word if. When we go back to Israel. And regarding the kibbutz, I said, it's a very good question, but I never gave him an answer. I knew what he wanted to hear. They were in a state of mind that, on one hand, you do create human interactions. And they played with the children. The children were so sweet, and they started to play. His family had the same age kids at the other side of the house, so there were human interactions, but it was very clear that their mission is to keep us as bargaining chips. And at one point after I felt more, I don't know, relaxed with the interaction with him, because all my talks were with this specific guy, because he was the only one who talked English. I said, you know, I am very, I don't know which expression I said, but I'm very angry about the people I saw who penetrated the kibbutz and murdered my my friends. And I saw the house of my sister was on fire. It was already bombed. You know, with, I don't know what, with whatever. Actually, I gave her and her husband like, 1% chances to be alive. What I saw in the house was, it would require a miracle for them to survive. So I told him that I'm angry at the people who penetrated the kibbutz and did these horrible things, but I do thank him and the guards and his family, to protect us and to feed us. Manya Brachear Pashman: Did you get any glimmer of remorse or compassion or empathy from them at that point? Shoshan Haran: He told me: We are the same. We are the same, meaning me and the terrorists who penetrated the kibbutz are the same. They received the mission to murder and to burn, and I received the mission to hold you as bargaining chips for the release of the Palestinian prisoners. And this was a very cruel sentence, because while we were in captivity, we were fully dependent on every expression of their faces, they could do anything to us.  So my mind couldn't handle this sentence, and I kind of buried it, I just put it aside. I didn't want to think about it, because it was so cruel. But I was sure that if anybody tried to rescue us, they will murder us. I was sure, I was not confused in that sense. I knew that they use us as assets. They see us as assets. And if they will feel that somebody is trying to rescue us by force, then they will kill us. And going to the situation now, you know that Tal, my son in law, Tal Shoham, was released two weeks ago. And actually it's the first time I started to breathe after a year and some months of fighting for his life, and, you know, taking care of helping my daughter and the grandkids and everybody, but we need To remember there are 59 more hostages in Gaza. And when we must keep on the fight. We must not give up. Manya Brachear Pashman:   A religion reporting colleague of mine, Dave Schechter in Atlanta, is a cousin of yours. When Tal was released, he wrote about how the extended family all around the world fought for and celebrated his release. Were you able to feel that love or sense that family energy? Shoshan Haran:   When I was a hostage in Gaza, I knew that my family and friends in Israel will not stay quiet, just because I know them. But as I said before, most of the time you don't think of anything else besides what's going on in your cell. Actually, I I looked at our situation as if we are astronauts in a hostile world, but unfortunately with terrorists pointing guns at our heads inside the satellite.  So when I was in Gaza, I thought about the fact that my family and friends will not stay quiet and will fight, but only on the way to Gaza. Once I was there, the focus is survival, focus. You just don't have any capacity to think of the past or the future or on anything that is beyond here and now. After I returned, first of all, Yuval, my son, told me that he organized a march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem with 50,000 people when we were in captivity. And Shaked, my daughter, she was then nine months pregnant, and she flew to the US with AJC, by the way. Without insurance. She was nine months pregnant, no insurance company would cover her flight, but she still went, and she was all over. And when they told me, I suddenly felt the connection.  And of course, I mean, I got, while I was there, I got millions of emails and, well, WhatsApp I didn't have, because my phone was stolen, but emails from all over the world, including from Africa, the places that my my NGO is working with smaller farmers, Fair Planet, we call it. Now I think it's a bit naive name, but still.  Manya Brachear Pashman: And really the Jewish people as a collective have come together at this moment in history. Were you able to feel that sense of community in your circumstance? Or if not, can you feel it now that Tal is home and you can, as you just said, breathe? Shoshan Haran:   10 days after I was released on 26 of November, 50 days after we were taken, I came to the US and AJC people helped us get meetings with congressmen and Senate members. They took us all over. I was just in the meetings. But, you know, in the corridors of the Senate, at the corridors of the Congress and in and out with meetings. And I really, really, really appreciate not only this help, but this was my personal feeling. I mean, we just landed. I was still half in Gaza and half in my freedom. And here I am in the US, talking to decision makers and influencers, and this was done with the help of you guys, so I think it's a nice opportunity to thank you. Thank you for all the help that you are doing since then. I know it started very early on.  Actually, my daughter, my younger daughter, Shaked, came to the US to meet you guys and to meet Congressmen a few days after I was kidnapped. So, when I was in Gaza, actually.  So I think, the way I see it, I always knew the importance of the Jewish people all over the world, and of course, the importance of Israel being an independent Jewish democratic country, the importance of Israel to the Jews in the world, and the importance of the Jews in the world for Israel. I knew it, but the strength of these connections was much more evident after this horrific October 7 attack. So I felt that the Jewish world is is not only with us, but on a very practical level with us, and using all the network and all the professionals in Washington, in New York, I was invited to synagogues a few times, to big synagogues in Manhattan, what I felt is that a lot of Jewish people abroad that were not so much active in their connection to Israel understood the importance of Israel to them. And the urgency to work together on this crisis. And I think this will not go away. That's my feeling.  But now we need to focus on the 59 hostages. I know the feeling I had until two weeks ago. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't smile. I mean, it's your you look at the news and you get heart attacks every single news piece, and you just cannot breathe, and the families of these 59 hostages are still in this situation, we are not allowed to forget and let go. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Thank you for expressing your gratitude. And I must echo that gratitude to you for sharing that story and reliving all of that trauma. I'm sorry that you had to remember some of those horrible moments, though I do think that they are illuminating for those who just simply can't grasp what your family went through.  You did not see Tal again until he returned to Israel. Is that correct?  Shoshan Haran:   Yes. Well, about my husband, I heard only when I returned. But there were evidence from October 7 that Tal was taken alive. People saw him in Gaza. So we knew that he was taken. We were just hoping and praying that none of the horrible things that could happen while you are in captivity will not happen to him. He had a horrible time, but it was released, and my daughter, Adi, his wife, told me it's either zero or one. Either you get your husband, your loved ones back alive, and you can rebuild your future and unite your family, or it's a zero.  And for the 59 hostages who are still in Gaza, we need to do anything that we can keep keep the pressure, keep the energy, keep the fight. If you care about the civilian Palestinians in Gaza, like I do–that all my life, I was working for peace–the only thing you need to focus on is releasing the hostages. Because the hostages, the fact that the Hamas terrorists are still keeping them there, is a devastating fact for the Palestinians, because the Hamas, they don't care about their own people.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   Is it too soon to ask, once all the hostages return and they will, what comes next? Is there a movement already afoot to make sure Israel and others never forget what happened on October 7? Or is it too soon to ask that question?  Shoshan Haran:   I think once all the hostages are back, there will be as we will need, and also the Jewish people in the world will need to cheshbon nefesh (accounting of the soul). I don't know how to say it in English. To rethink and reconsider our views and our actions looking forward. I think we cannot be naive anymore and say to ourselves, you know that just saying that they want to kill us all, but they don't really mean it, and they will not be, they will not dare to do it and so and so forth. I think now we need to look at the facts as they are and recalculate our stance, our thoughts.  I think, first of all, we need to follow the money. Because one thing I can tell you, without funding, Hamas would never get to this stage, and neither Iran or the Houthis or Hezbollah, there are forces in the world who are supporting financially, the organizations or the countries who declare that they want to destroy and abolish Israel. We need to follow the money. We need to be smart. That's one. The other, and that's a big question. I'm just putting it on the table, but it's a big question how to do it, but this, we must do it. And the other thing is, the key for mutual existence is education. And what I learned recently, for example, is that the Palestinian Authority, or the people in Gaza, they do not teach about the Holocaust. They do not know about the Holocaust. The people that my captors, they were 24, 25, and 31 and then the commander was 40. Looking at the dates of the decision not to teach about the Holocaust, I'm sure they had no understanding why we are here. They think that we just came here like a colonialist or, you know, and then, if they will give us enough trouble, we will go away.  But we're not going to go away. We are staying, and until they change their mission to destroy us. We need to be stronger and smarter than them. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Shoshan, thank you so much for being with us, for sharing your story, and for giving us hope, sharing your hope, and then giving us hope that the hostages are all coming home, and that there is a future for Israel. Shoshan Haran:   There is a future for Israel. This, I'm sure, yes, but we need the Jewish people with us, and we need to work together. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Thank you so much. Shoshan Haran:   Thank you. Thank you. And regards to my friends at AJC. Manya Brachear Pashman:   If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with two scientists at MIT who have created a foundation to ensure Israeli scholars and their American colleagues can collaborate freely, and foster research and innovation that benefits all of humanity.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. More Tariffs Coming: Trump Doubles Down – The president warns business leaders that new tariffs will expand to more products and countries by April 2nd, as pharmaceutical giants and manufacturers prepare for the shift. U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates, Then Pauses – A day of heated threats over steel, aluminum, electricity, and dairy ends with Canada backing down on power tariffs while Trump holds firm on import taxes. D.C. Showdown: Budget Bill, Biden's Auto-Pen, and a USAID Document Mystery – A continuing resolution moves forward, questions arise over Biden's use of an auto-pen for signing laws, and USAID orders mass document shredding. Democrats in Disarray: ActBlue Leadership Exodus and University Panic – Major donors and institutions face federal investigations, with top staff resigning and universities bracing for funding cuts over antisemitism failures. Ukraine Accepts Trump's Ceasefire Plan – Zelenskyy agrees to a 30-day ceasefire to regain U.S. military support, while Putin's response remains uncertain. Syria's Unexpected Peace Deal – The U.S.-backed Kurdish militia signs an agreement with Damascus, marking a major step toward American withdrawal from the region. Trump's Final Warning to Iran Rejected – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian refuses negotiations, telling the U.S. to “do whatever the hell you want.” Illegal Immigration Drops Further as Word Spreads Globally – Indian deportees and Central American smugglers confirm that Trump's border policies have effectively shut down illegal crossings. Congo Offers U.S. Exclusive Access to Strategic Minerals – In exchange for security assistance, Congo proposes handing over control of critical resources needed for defense and technology. Polygraphs Saving Rhinos in South Africa – A creative use of lie detector tests helps uncover poachers and disrupt illegal wildlife trade networks. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Border Security Secured the border: Border crossings down by over 95%. Lake and Riley Act: Legislation to protect Americans from crimes by illegal immigrants. Deportation of criminals: Mass deportation of illegal immigrant killers, rapists, and drug dealers. Fentanyl crisis: Addressing the fentanyl crisis. Closed parole loophole: Ending the abuse of the illegal immigrant parole scheme. Border wall construction: Resumed construction, adding to the existing 400 miles. Economy Tariffs: Leveling the playing field for American workers. US investments: Secured billions in new investments, creating high-paying jobs. Manufacturing: Bringing manufacturing jobs back to America. Affordable goods: Ensuring competitive pricing for basic goods and services. Cryptocurrency: Ending the war on cryptocurrency. Stopped penny production: Halted production of pennies due to cost inefficiency. Small business support: Suspended burdensome reporting requirements. America First Policies Arrest of terrorists: Secured the arrest of international terrorists. Ended weaponization of government: Stopped bureaucrats from attacking citizens. Reversed lawfare: Protecting citizens from government overreach. Official language: Designated English as the official language. Panama Canal: Seeking return of the Panama Canal to US ownership. Paper straws: Rolled back mandates for paper straws. Cut government waste: Addressing waste, fraud, and abuse. Reformed bureaucracy: Making the federal government more efficient. Cut red tape: Streamlined government processes. Defunded UNRWA: Stopped funding a UN agency linked to Hamas. Government transparency: Increased transparency in government spending. Diplomacy and Military Rescued hostages: Freed American citizens held abroad. Pressure on Iran: Restored maximum pressure on Iran. World peace: Pursuing peace and ending wars. Reinstated service members: Reinstated military personnel discharged over vaccine mandates. Record recruitment: Achieved high military recruitment numbers. Energy Unleashed American energy: Expanded drilling and exploration. Ended LNG export ban: Lifted ban on liquefied natural gas exports. Repealed job-killing regulations: Removed anti-American energy regulations. Terminated EV mandate: Ended electric vehicle mandates. Women and Families Protecting children: Signed an order against chemical and surgical mutilation. Fair sports competition: Ended practice of forcing women to compete against men. Official policy on sexes: Declared there are only two sexes. Expanded IVF access: Increased insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization. Education Ended indoctrination: Removed radical programs from schools. Reformed education: Improved standards and parental involvement. Combated anti-Semitism: Pulled funding from universities promoting anti-Semitism. Law and Order Raised law enforcement standards: Improved standards for law enforcement. Restored law and order: Ensured federal laws are applied appropriately. Cracked down on sanctuary cities: Targeted cities protecting illegal immigrants. State and Local Issues Reformed disaster response: Improved federal disaster response. Terminated congestion pricing: Stopped New York City's congestion pricing scheme. Cleaned up DC: Addressed homeless encampments in Washington, DC. Wokeness Ended DEI initiatives: Removed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Merit-based hiring: Returned to hiring based on merit. Health and Faith Make America Healthy Again Commission: Focused on promoting health. Office of Faith: Established an office to protect religious liberties. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #maga #presidenttrump #47 #the47morningupdate #donaldtrump #trump #news #trumpnews #Benferguson #breaking #breakingnews #morningupdateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.