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This Day in Legal History: Wallace Stands in the Schoolhouse DoorOn this day in 1963, Alabama Governor George Wallace physically stood in the doorway of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama to block the registration of Vivian Malone and James Hood, the two Black students whose enrollment had been ordered by a federal district court. Wallace's “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” was the culmination of a long campaign of state defiance of federal desegregation orders that ran from Brown v. Board in 1954 through Cooper v. Aaron in 1958 — the case in which a unanimous Supreme Court told the Little Rock school district, and by extension every state actor, that federal constitutional rulings are the supreme law of the land and that state officials may not nullify them.President Kennedy responded to Wallace's stand by issuing Executive Order 11111, which federalized the Alabama National Guard, and ordering Deputy Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach down to Tuscaloosa to confront the governor. Wallace gave a long speech invoking states' rights and Tenth Amendment sovereignty, then stepped aside, and Malone and Hood walked in and registered. That night, Kennedy went on national television and delivered the civil rights address that put the Civil Rights Act of 1964 onto the national agenda. The legal and political throughline matters: the schoolhouse door, the executive order federalizing the Guard, the televised address, and the omnibus civil rights legislation that followed were a single coordinated federal response to massive resistance, and the institutional habit they built — the willingness of the federal political branches to back federal court orders with whatever force is necessary — is the substrate on which the modern enforcement of civil rights law sits. Whether that habit holds up under contemporary pressure is one of the live constitutional questions of our moment.The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” saga we have been following all week reached at least a partial resolution on Wednesday when Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia declined to extend her temporary restraining order against the program into a preliminary injunction. The reason, in essence, is that the Justice Department has now formally represented to the court, in writing and through acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, that the $1.8 billion fund is “not going forward.” Brinkema took DOJ at its word for present purposes and dissolved the TRO, which under standard mootness doctrine is the right call when a defendant credibly commits to abandoning the challenged program. But she also did something practical: she warned the government in plain terms not to “play possum with this court,” language that gives the plaintiffs a built-in mechanism to come back fast if the fund quietly re-emerges under a different name.The substantive theory the plaintiffs were pressing — that the fund is an unappropriated expenditure of public money, that the underlying Trump-IRS settlement was a litigation in which the United States was never really adverse to the President in his personal capacity, and that the program's payout criteria are based on political characterizations of past prosecutions rather than any neutral standard — is now preserved for another day rather than litigated to judgment. The practical lesson is the durability of voluntary-cessation doctrine: a government defendant who is willing to abandon a program in court usually wins on mootness, but the cost is real, because future revivals get scrutinized against the prior representation. Watch the Federal Register and the DOJ component-level budget submissions for the next six months — if there is a successor program coming, those are where the first signal appears.Judge declines to halt “anti-weaponization fund” since Blanche says it's dead, but warns DOJ not to “play possum” | CBS NewsA coalition of environmental and tribal-nation plaintiffs filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday seeking to block a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved land exchange that would transfer 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX, in return for 683 acres of privately owned land elsewhere. The plaintiffs are the Center for Biological Diversity, Save RGV, the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, and the South Texas Environmental Justice Network.The legal theory of the case is unusually multi-statute: the complaint alleges violations of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act, with the central administrative-law argument being that the Fish and Wildlife Service's environmental analysis failed to grapple seriously with impacts on endangered ocelots, aplomado falcons, and a long list of migratory species whose habitat the refuge was designed to protect when Congress created it in 1979. The plaintiffs describe this as one of the largest national-wildlife-refuge land exchanges outside Alaska, and the suit asks for vacatur of the exchange decision rather than damages — the standard APA remedy.The political and infrastructural backdrop is hard to miss: SpaceX's Starbase facility at Boca Chica has been expanding into the Lower Rio Grande Valley for years now, and the exchange would consolidate the company's footprint on land previously held for the protection of one of the last remaining ocelot ranges in the country. The merits of the case will turn on the rigor of the FWS environmental analysis. Expect a request for a preliminary injunction within weeks.Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's land swap with SpaceX in Texas | The Washington PostA Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday added $22 million in punitive damages to the $176 million compensatory verdict already entered against socialite and former philanthropist Rebecca Grossman and former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Erickson, bringing the total civil award to the Iskander family to roughly $198 million.The underlying facts of the case are stark: in September 2020, Grossman and Erickson left a Westlake Village restaurant after drinking and street-raced separate Mercedes SUVs through a residential neighborhood, with Grossman striking and killing two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander, then 11 and 8, as they crossed a marked crosswalk with their parents.Grossman was convicted of two counts of murder in 2024 and is serving 15 years to life. The civil case the family brought is the wrongful-death companion, and the punitive damages award the jury added on Wednesday is the part that does the most policy work: the jury split the punitive award $21 million against Grossman, $1.17 million against Erickson, which under California's reprehensibility-and-net-worth framework reflects both the much greater direct culpability of Grossman as the driver and the substantial disparity in their respective financial positions.The case is notable beyond the parties involved because of how clean it is on the standard punitive-damages analysis the Supreme Court laid out in BMW v. Gore and State Farm v. Campbell: high reprehensibility, a relatively modest single-digit ratio of punitive-to-compensatory damages, and an underlying compensatory award that itself was supported by the gravity of the loss. Watch for an appeal that focuses on the compensatory rather than the punitive number — that is where the appellate leverage actually is.Jury Ups Philanthropist, Ex-Pitcher Crash Verdict To $198M | Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Waarom beschermt de NAVO Oekraïne niet tegen Russische drones? | De positie van Israël in de wereld | De kenniskloof tussen de overheid en de markt De NAVO houdt vast aan rode lijnen in Oekraïne en wijst een no-dronezone boven frontsteden af, terwijl Russische drones en raketten burgers blijven treffen. Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk leggen uit waarom luchtverdediging tegen drones steeds goedkoper wordt, maar bescherming tegen ballistische raketten als Iskander afhankelijk blijft van schaarse Patriot-systemen. Ook duiden zij de angst voor directe confrontatie met Rusland en de strategische keuze om Oekraïne vooral op eigen bodem te versterken. Iran dwingt in de Straat van Hormuz een economische wurggreep af met minimale middelen, terwijl de VS en Europese landen militair vastlopen op asymmetrische oorlogsvoering. Boekestijn en De Wijk schetsen hoe Trumps eerdere keuzes de speelruimte beperken en waarom een maritieme coalitie zonder staakt-het-vuren militair onhaalbaar oogt. In dezelfde regio raakt Israël diplomatiek geïsoleerd door aanhoudend geweld tegen Hamas en Hezbollah, groeiende spanningen op de Westoever en een tanende steun in Washington en Europa. De Nederlandse krijgsmacht botst intussen op eigen grenzen door jaren van uitbesteding en aanbestedingsfetisjisme, waardoor cruciale kennis over vastgoed, ICT en wapensystemen is verdampt. De Wijk waarschuwt dat Defensie zonder stevige in‑house expertise geen gelijkwaardige gesprekspartner is voor TNO, industrie en start-ups. [Samenvatting geschreven door AI en gecontroleerd door mens] Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijnendewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Det som kändes som fantasier föra bara några år sen är idag verklighet och Sverige gör sig redo för att kunna evakuera sin befolkning. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Våren 2022 är halvmiljonstaden Mariupol i sydöstra Ukraina omringad. Belägringen av staden pågår i två månader och är bland de blodigaste attackerna mot civila i Europa sedan andra världskriget.Röda Korset och FN förhandlar fram så kallade humanitära korridorer som invånarna ska kunna fly genom. Men gång på gång attackeras korridorerna och långt ifrån alla som vill lämna staden lyckas. Hundratusentals ukrainare är i dag fortfarande fast i Mariupol eller har deporterats till Ryssland. Belägringen är ett tydligt exempel på hur farligt det kan vara för civilbefolkningen i krig och visar på att man behöver en plan för hur man snabbt ska massevakuera.– Det var ju fullständigt kaos med en massa olika typer av ad hoc -lösningar, säger Henrik Larsson, tillförordnad chef för avdelningen för befolkningsskydd på Myndigheten för civilt försvar.Sverige har ingen landgräns till Ryssland, så för att ryska styrkor ska kunna slå en järnring runt en svensk stad måste det ha gått riktigt illa. Men det finns andra hot och scenarion där vi kan behöva evakuera.Sverige övar– Det är ändå så att det är inte mer än två och en halv minut ungefär i sju timmar för en Iskander-robot innan den dimper ner här i Blekinge från Kaliningrad. Det här är ett faktum vi behöver prata om, hantera och planera för att skydda oss emot. Det är det som ligger för ögonen och har gjort sen 2022, säger Peter Ryman, som är försvarsdirektör på Länsstyrelsen i Blekinge. Och flera myndigheter och kommuner planerar nu att öva skarpt för hur man ska kunna massevakuera människor i Sverige. I höst ska Gotland genomföra en stor övning och i Blekinge genomförde nyligen ett 100-tal tjänstemän en ledningsövning på hur man ska evakuera 100 000 Blekingebor.– Det här har varit väldigt lärorikt på många olika sätt för här tvingas man in av organisationerna och fatta beslut på. ett osäkert underlag och under tidspress, säger Peter Ryman.128 av Sveriges kommuner har platser som riskerar att attackeras, för dem görs nu upp planer.– I kommun A kanske du har ett objekt och i kommun C har du tio objekt som riskerar att förbekämpas. Den förfiningen håller på nu, säger Henrik Larsson.Övningar tillsammans med FinlandSverige och Finland har ett nära samarbete och planerar tillsammans för eventuella massevakueringar från öst till väst. Och framöver kommer det hållas stora övningar för att få svar på vissa frågor.– Hur skulle gränsövergången se ut, exempelvis mellan Haparanda och Torneå? Att vi övar tillsammans med svensk och finsk tull, finsk gränsbevakning. Hur registrerar vi invånarna som kommer över?Men benägenheten att flytta på oss är inte så stor och det blir inte alltid lyckad. Under andra världskriget anlände 70 000 barn ensamma till Sverige från krigsdrabbade Finland. Men det satte spår av rotlöshet och psykisk ohälsa hos en del av barnen.– Ska du förflytta människor bör det vara med sammanhållna familjer eller släkter så långt det bara är möjligt. Ska du förflytta barn, så ska det vara med en ansvarsfull vuxen. Om inte förälder, så med någon som de kan knyta an till och känner trygghet med, säger David Bergman,doktor i psykologi och arbetar vid Försvarsmakten. Han har forskat på hur människor agerar i krig och kris.Evakuering-sista utvägenI Sverige är det länsstyrelserna som fattar beslut om evakueringar vid höjd beredskap. Och där balanserar myndigheten på en tunn lina mellan att vänta för länge så att folk inte hinner iväg eller att trycka på knappen för tidigt så att folk evakueras i onödan.– Våra kommunikatörer är i det här läget vår första linjens soldater. Det är de som kommer få jobba med att hantera desinformation och se till att rätt information trycks ut till allmänheten om vart man ska ta vägen och vad som gäller just nu. Det är oerhört viktigt att den här informationen har tajming också så att det inte kommer för sent för då blir det kaos och inte för tidigt för då blir det kaos., säger Peter Ryman.Evakuering av människor ska alltså ses som den sista utvägen, för att vi inte mår så bra av det, och inte ens är så benägna att göra det. Då bör man i en del situationer överväga andra alternativ.– Det absolut bästa för både individer och samhälle är att förbereda sig och hantera ökade påfrestningar exakt där man är. och också veta att det är så människor tenderar att hantera det. Man ska så långt som möjligt fortsätta få samhället att fungera även under påfrestande situationer. Krig är ett maratonlopp, inte en sprinterdistanser, säger David Bergman, krigspsykolog vid Försvarsmakten.TEXT: Sylvia DahlénMedverkande:David Bergman, doktor i psykologi vid Försvarsmakten. Henrik Larsson, tillförordnad chef, avdelningen för befolkningsskydd på Myndigheten för civilt försvar.Peter Ryman, försvarsdirektör, Länsstyrelsen i Blekinge.Ljudkällor: SR, TV4, CNN, YLE

Sometime in Ramesses II's reign, royal artisans dismantled the city of Akhet-Aten (Amarna). Carefully, methodically, they removed the talatat blocks and carted them away to the nearby town Hemenu (Hermopolis) for reuse in a temple. This demolition of the Horizon of Aten remains a matter of debate among scholars: why now, and what motivated it? Meanwhile, Ramesses II has a problem. His sons keep dying. Between regnal years 25--55, at least twelve princes "passed to the west." We meet the designated heirs (and the spares), and see who finally got the top job... The funerary mask (of Khaemwaset?) in the Louvre and Wikimedia. Extended version available at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast Music: Keith Zizza and Luke Chaos. Select References Brand, P. J. (2023). Ramesses II: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh. Fisher, M. M. (2001). The Sons of Ramesses II (Vols. 1–2). Hanke, R. (1978). Amarna-Reliefs aus Hermopolis: Neue Veröffentlichungen und Studien. Iskander, S. (2002). The Reign of Merneptah [Unpublished PhD. Thesis]. Kemp, B. J. (2013). The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti: Amarna and Its People. Kitchen, K. A. (1975). Ramesside Inscriptions Historical and Biographical (Vol. 2). Kitchen, K. A. (1993a). Ramesside Inscriptions Translated and Annotated: Notes and Comments (Vol. 2). Kitchen, K. A. (1993b). Ramesside Inscriptions Translated and Annotated: Translations (Vol. 2). Reeves, N. (2019). Akhenaten: Egypt's False Prophet (2nd edn). Roeder, G. (1959). Hermopolis 1929-1939. Servajean, F. (2014). Mérenptah et la fin de la XIXe dynastie. . Sourouzian, H. (1989). Les Monuments du roi Merenptah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson took the stand as a hostile witness in the $100M Iskander wrongful death civil trial—and legendary trial attorney Brian Panish did not hold back.In this episode of Killer Cross Examination, veteran trial attorney Neil Rockind breaks down the masterful direct-examination techniques Panish used to dismantle Erickson's credibility. From forcing uncomfortable admissions about daily drinking habits and deleted text messages to pinning him down on a web of intentional deception regarding the vehicles driven the night of the tragic crash, this is a masterclass in courtroom strategy.Neil analyzes exactly how Panish structured his final questions, exposed continuous perjury, and used the "cooperating/hostile witness" dynamic to turn the screws on the defense.

Imprisoned in the California Institution for Women in Chino, California, since 2024 for the murder of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run, Rebecca Grossman is adjusting to a very different lifestyle than the one she was used to. The one-time publisher of a luxury lifestyle magazine and heir to a multimillion-dollar plastic surgery fortune hasn't taken her dramatic fall from grace lying down. Since being sentenced to 15 years to life for two counts of second-degree murder, Rebecca Grossman has tapped every resource available to her to avoid consequences, both criminal and financial. Her refusal to accept responsibility has weighed heavily on the family of the two victims, 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander. On September 29, 2020 Rebecca was behind the wheel of a super-charged Mercedes-Benz that struck the boys in a crosswalk as their mother and younger sibling looked on in horror—having just barely survived themselves. An investigation into the crash revealed Rebecca was under the influence of alcohol and Valium, and perhaps more damningly, was engaged in a high-speed road race with her lover, former Major League pitcher Scott Erickson. After five years of conjecture and speculation, a jury will have the opportunity to decide once and for all on Erickson's level of culpability, and whether or not the Iskanders are owed a multi-million dollar sum from the Grossman's for the death of their two boys.   Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram and TikTok. Sponsors Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish to sign up for a $1/month trial. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: K. Brant.   Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bli med på live-podkast! 28. mai på Carls i Oslo. Gratis inngang, dørene åpner 18:00. Forsvarssjefen kommer – kommer du? I denne episoden av Ukrainapodden dykker vi ned i de nyeste vendingene i krigen, der Ukraina viser en stadig mer sofistikert evne til å ramme russisk krigsindustri. Med det nye Flamingo-missilet har Ukraina truffet mål hele 1200 kilometer inne i Russland. Vi diskuterer hva dette betyr for russiske presisjonsvåpen som Iskander-missilet, og hvordan ukrainsk etterretning systematisk angriper flaskehalsene i fiendens produksjonskjeder. Hovedlærer i etterretning, Tom Røseth, gjester studio for å kaste lys over Russlands forsøk på å omgå sanksjoner gjennom den beryktede skyggeflåten. Med Nikolaj Patrusjev i spissen for Putins maritime råd, advares det om at disse skipene ikke bare frakter olje, men kan fungere som plattformer for hybrid krigføring og sabotasje mot vestlig infrastruktur, inkludert langs norskekysten. Er vi i Norge forberedt på risikoen som følger med vår egen droneproduksjon og støtte til Ukraina? Vi ser også på det geopolitiske skiftet der Ukraina har gått fra å være en sikkerhetsmottaker til å bli en sikkerhetseksportør. Med nye partnerskap i Japan og teknologisk utveksling med USA, endres maktbalansen. Ved fronten ser vi at Russlands fremgang er minimal til tross for enorme tap på rundt 1000 soldater daglig. Hvorfor velger Putin å isolere seg mer nå, og hva ligger bak Zelenskyjs kløktige svar på Russlands forslag om våpenhvile i forbindelse med 9. mai-feiringen?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(April 20, 2026) Neil Saavedra fills in for Bill this Monday morning. Mother of Iskander brothers, boys killed in Westlake Village crash, says Rebecca Grossman requested visit from her in prison. ‘Venice Karen’ or crusader for better community? & she’s a housekeeper with a side job. Older patients are just clunkers in Dr. Doogie’s eyes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Ukrainapodden, we dive into the high-tech and high-stakes world of missile warfare. Host Tormod Malvin Sæther welcomes Fabian Hoffmann, a Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defense University College and an expert on missile systems, to analyze the current state of the battlefield in 2026. The primary focus is Ukraine’s evolving ability to conduct deep strikes against Russian infrastructure. We examine the campaign against Russian oil refineries and how Ukraine exploits gaps in the Russian air defense network. Hoffmann explains the critical technical distinctions between cheap long-range drones and advanced cruise missiles, providing a candid assessment of the Ukrainian company Firepoint. Are they truly producing three «Flamingo» missiles a day, or is the rhetoric outpacing reality? We also discuss Russia's industrial struggles. Faced with labor shortages and limited raw materials like solid rocket fuel, the Kremlin must make impossible trade-offs between artillery shells and advanced interceptors like the Pantsir. Furthermore, we explore reports of the diminishing accuracy of Iskander missiles—could this be a direct consequence of Ukrainian strikes on production facilities in Bryansk? Geopolitics takes center stage as we look at how Ukraine leverages its operational drone expertise to secure support and Patriot interceptors from Gulf nations. Finally, Hoffmann delivers a sharp critique of Norwegian and European defense policy. While nations in Asia and the US are doubling down on long-range weapons, Europe remains caught in a «Sonderweg» of sluggish procurement. Are we prepared to deter Russia in the coming years? Interested to learn more? Here is Hoffmann's Substack: https://missilematters.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Este es uno de nuestros proyectos de ficción sonora más emblemáticos y primigenios! Tras una ardua labor de traducción, locución y edición sonora tentacular, os ofrecemos por fin uno de los pilares de Los Mitos de Cthulhu! Con la inestimable colaboración de los maestros Iskander, KeySvnKvlt y Lucian en los guturales del primigenio YogSOthOth. iVoox ha facilitado un nuevo formato de publicación de pago único, lo que nos permitirá desarrollar ficciones exclusivas, más largas y titánicas, de Lovecraft y otros escritores de Fantasía Terror y Ciencia Ficción. Si queréis contribuir, mostrar vuestro apoyo por el proyecto de Noviembre Nocturno y disfrutar de El Horror de Dunwich, adquirir este episodio es el mejor medio para hacerlo! Más de tres horas de ficción sonora con nuestra habitual introducción y análisis posterior. Con el guión, la voz y el montaje de Lávdano. Y que las Babas del Gran Cthulhu caigan sobre vosotros y os cubran de deleites! Aquí os dejamos la reseña. Escrito en 1928, El Horror de Dunwich se publicó por primera vez en el número de abril de 1929 de la mítica revista Weird Tales. Ambientado en una localidad imaginaria de Massachusetts, para muchos, es una de las historias centrales de los Mitos de Cthulhu. Lovecraft se enorgullecía de "El horror de Dunwich", calificándolo de "tan diabólico que Farnsworth Wright (editor de Weird Tales) quizá no se atreva a publicarlo". Sin embargo, Wright lo compró de inmediato después de su lectura, y le envió a Lovecraft un cheque por 240 dólares, una buena suma para la época, y de hecho, el mayor pago que había recibido por su obra hasta ese momento En una carta dirigida a su amigo y corresponsal Farnsworth Wright, fechada el 5 de julio de 1927, Lovecraft escribe: "Todos mis cuentos se basan en la premisa fundamental de que las leyes, intereses y emociones humanas carecen de validez o importancia en la escala del vasto cosmos. Me resultan pueriles los cuentos que pretenden trasladar las formas y pasiones de la condición humana a otros mundos y universos". H.P.L. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Silicon Bites Ep312 | 2026-04-03 | Ten oil refineries. Twelve S-300 and S-400 air defence systems. Five strategic factories. Fourteen fuel depots. Three warships. Two naval missile systems. And a single microchip plant that has just halted Iskander missile production for six months. Putin is not a Master Strategist, and his war against Ukraine is not going well. That is the March scorecard. And Ukraine's Defence Ministry has now confirmed it: March 2026 was the most damaging single month of strategic strikes against Russia's military-industrial complex since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. While the Western media was focused on Trump's NATO threats and the Iran war and Orbán's election campaign, Ukraine was quietly, methodically, and with increasing range and precision, dismantling the infrastructure that Russia needs to keep killing Ukrainians. Factory by factory. Refinery by refinery. Air defence system by system.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------SOURCES:Euromaidan Press / Ukraine Defence Ministry — "March from hell: Ukraine hits 10 refineries, 12 air defence systems, 5 Russian factories, halting missile chip supply for 6 months" (April 2, 2026)Euromaidan Press — "Ukraine obliterates main workshop at Bryansk microelectronics plant — Iskander missile assembly will hit critical snag" (March 11, 2026) — Kuzan on Iskander production disruption; 6-month halt; grey-market chip assembly problemUkrainska Pravda — "Ukraine's General Staff releases footage of Storm Shadow strike on Bryansk plant" (March 10, 2026) — "Brains and nervous system of modern weapons"; General Staff statement; Zelenskyy confirmationUkrainska Pravda (OSINT) — "OSINT reveals details of Storm Shadow strike on Kremniy EL plant in Bryansk" (March 11, 2026) — CyberBoroshno route tracking; 16:52 detection; 16:59 first impact; 413th Regiment aerial reconnaissanceUnited24 Media — "Ukraine Destroys Kremniy El Microchip Plant Behind Russian Missiles" (March 2026) — Comparison of Storm Shadow vs previous drone strikes; Iskander and Izdeliye-30 supply halted; products list including Pantsir, S-300, S-400, Topol-M, Bulava, KalibrRBC-Ukraine — "Strike on Bryansk plant could halt Iskander chip supply for six months" (March 2026) — Production halted ~6 months; main building + warehouse fire sizes; Flamingo missiles on Votkinsk plant cross-referenceKyiv Post — "Ukraine Uses Storm Shadow to Blast Russian Microelectronics Plant" (March 10, 2026) — Founded 1958; 1,200+ component types; 90%+ defence ministry output; full weapons systems listWashington Post — "Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant that builds missile components" (March 12, 2026) — Washington Post confirmation of Kyiv claimsThe Moscow Times — "Ukrainian Missiles Strike Major Microchip Factory in Bryansk" (March 10, 2026) — Seven killed confirmed; Kremlin accused Britain; Bogomaz casualty statement; Bryansk mourning day----------

He's known by millions as King David - but who is the man behind the character? Today I sit down with Michael Iskander to discuss his conversion from Orthodoxy to Catholicism, the spiritual and physical tolls of acting in the House of David, and what he's learned about Jesus from living as David.Watch House of David: https://amzn.to/47twnjoMichael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickoola/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila 00:00:51 - Life in Egypt00:02:14 - Transitioning to US00:17:36 - Getting into Broadway00:23:43 - Becoming David00:27:33 - Amazon wasn't convinced about Michael00:31:38 - The phone call that changed everything00:36:35 - Physical pain during Season 100:40:58 - Season 200:45:43 - Lessons from King Saul00:47:30 - Power of identity00:50:23 - David helped me become Catholic00:54:51 - Prophetic readings at Mass00:59:02 - Most difficult part of season 201:02:17 - Goliath scence01:04:07 - Handling the fighting scenes01:06:27 - Michael's favorite scene01:07:44 - David and Jonathan's love01:13:18 - Is Hollywood…changing?01:16:03 - Season 3?01:18:56 - What's coming next for Michael?01:19:59 - A year of being Catholic01:22:08 - Michael and Jonathan Roumie01:22:43 - Handling attention from fans01:24:42 - “I'd hide if I could”01:28:14 - Praying for David's intercession01:29:15 - How did House of David come to be?01:33:12 - Michael singing the Shama for us01:35:26 - Singing Psalm 3201:41:00 - Line Dancing Michael?!

Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Michael Iskander, best known for his role as King David in House of David, for a powerful conversation on faith, vocation, and the journey toward God. They reflect on David as a flawed man after God's own heart, exploring what it means to live faithfully, trust God's mercy, and simply do the “next right thing.” Michael also shares his journey to Catholicism, including his experience growing up in Egypt amid persecution and the moments that led him to a deeper relationship with God. Michael also shares his “five stones” for spiritual battle, which serve as a practical and powerful roadmap for staying grounded in the spiritual life: The Rosary The Eucharist Sacred Scripture Fasting Monthly Confession Don't miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Season 2 of House of David, streaming March 27 on Prime Video.

In this special GMH Bonus episode, Brandy Canaley sits down with Roami co-founders Andreas King-Geovanis and Iskander Karimov following the official sale of the Roami brand to CozySuites. After nearly a decade building one of the largest apart-hotel operators in South Florida and New Orleans, the founders reflect on the journey from startup to exit. The conversation explores how Roami scaled quickly, navigated major industry shifts like COVID, and grew the portfolio through opportunistic expansion and operational hustle. Brandy, Andreas, and Iskander also share behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of the company, the culture and core values that shaped the team, and the emotional reality of stepping away from a business they spent years building. They discuss why CozySuites stood out as the right buyer, what it means that the Roami brand and employees will continue on, and where each founder is heading next. It's a candid look at the highs, challenges, and lessons from building and selling a hospitality company. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

In this special GMH Bonus episode, Brandy Canaley sits down with Roami co-founders Andreas King-Geovanis and Iskander Karimov following the official sale of the Roami brand to CozySuites. After nearly a decade building one of the largest apart-hotel operators in South Florida and New Orleans, the founders reflect on the journey from startup to exit. The conversation explores how Roami scaled quickly, navigated major industry shifts like COVID, and grew the portfolio through opportunistic expansion and operational hustle. Brandy, Andreas, and Iskander also share behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of the company, the culture and core values that shaped the team, and the emotional reality of stepping away from a business they spent years building. They discuss why CozySuites stood out as the right buyer, what it means that the Roami brand and employees will continue on, and where each founder is heading next. It's a candid look at the highs, challenges, and lessons from building and selling a hospitality company. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Eiropas līderi kara ceturtajā gadadienā pulcējas Kijivā un apliecina atbalstu Ukrainai. Karš turpinās kā novājināšanas karš ar lieliem dzīvā spēka zaudējumiem. Ukrainas ekonomika turas. Aktualitātes analizē Austrumeiropas pilitikas paētījumu centra vecākais pētnieks Armands Astukevičs un Zemessardzes komandieris brigādes ģenerālis Aivars Krjukovs. Sazināmies ar Latvijas Universitātes Ekonomikas un sociālo zinātņu fakultātes dekānu Jāni Priedi. Ar muti Kijivā, ar darbiem…? Vakar, 24. fbruārī, apritot ceturtajai gadskārtai kopš Krievijas agresijas kara eskalācijas Ukrainā, Kijivā ieradās vairāki Eiropas Savienības un tās dalībvalstu līderi. Klāt bija Eiropas Komisijas prezidente Urzula fon der Leiena, Eiropadomes prezidents Antoniu Košta, Somijas prezidents Aleksandrs Stubs, Norvēģijas, Zviedrijas, Dānijas, Horvātijas, Igaunijas, Latvijas, Islandes premjerministri, Lietuvas aizsardzības ministrs, arī NATO ģenerālsekretārs Marks Rite. Tas bija nepārprotams solidaritātes žests, kam jāapliecina savienības apņēmība turpināt atbalstīt Ukrainu visos iespējamos veidos. Līdz šim ir darīts daudz: savienības palīdzības kopapjoms tuvojas divsimt miljardu robežai. Tai skaitā, runājot par šobrīd īpaši aktuālo enerģētikas jautājumu, pārvietotas veselas elektrostacijas un piegādāti apmēram vienpadsmit tūkstoši ģeneratoru. Vairumam Eiropas valstu netrūkst vēlmes un gatavības, taču nupat palīdzības vezuma ceļā kā kupls cinis jau atkal aptupies Ungārijas premjers Viktors Orbans. Vispirms pirmdien notikušajā Eiropas Savienības ārlietu dienestu vadītāju sanāksmē Briselē Ungārijas ārlietu ministrs Peters Sijarto paziņoja, ka Ungārija neatbalstīs kārtējo Krievijai noteikto sankciju paketi, savukārt vakar, tieši pilna mēroga iebrukuma gadadienā, izpaudās pats Orbans, paziņojot, ka bloķēs arī jau nolemto Eiropas Savienības 90 miljardu atbalsta piešķīrumu Ukrainai. Par šo atbalstu agrāk tika panākta vienošanās, kas paredz, ka „negribošo koalīcija” – Ungārija, Slovākija un Čehija – tiek atbrīvotas no saistībām aizdevuma sakarā. Taču nu Budapeštas pusdiktators izdomājis, ka neatbalstīšot vispār nevienu Ukrainai labvēlīgu lēmumu, jo Kijiva, raugi, esot pārtraukusi krievu jēlnaftas piegādes Ungārijai un Slovākijai pa cauruļvadu „Draudzība”. Ukrainas valdība apgalvo, ka piegādes apstājušās, jo cauruļvads bojāts krievu lidrobotu triecienā. Duetā ar savu kaimiņu velk arī Slovākijas premjers Roberts Fico, kura dzimtenei arī Kremļa „melno zeltu” vajagot kā ēst. Viņš piedraudējis, ka ja piegādes neatsāksies, Slovākija pārtrauks elektroenerģijas piegādi Ukrainai. Bet kamēr Eiropas līderi neskopojas nīgriem izteicieniem par „Draudzības” trubai piezīsties kāro Viktoru, Vašingtonā Ukrainas jautājums šķiet nobīdīts otrajā plānā aiz iespējamās Irānas militārās pārmācīšanas, Epstīna failu blāķiem un, protams, prezidenta ķīviņa ar augstāko tiesu par tarifiem. Tiesa, pirms dažām dienām, kad bez nozīmīgiem rezultātiem bija noslēgušās trīspusējās ASV, Krievijas un Ukrainas sarunas Ženēvā, Baltā nama saimnieks pagarināja Krievijai noteikto sankciju termiņu. Baisi gausais karš Apritot ceturtajai gadskārtai kopš Krievijas pilna mēroga iebrukuma Ukrainā, karadarbība tiek raksturota kā novājināšanas karš ar lieliem dzīvā spēka zaudējumiem. Par to, cik dzīvību ziedots Kremļa diktatora iegribu un iedomu vārdā, ir visai aptuvens priekšstats, bet dažādi avoti lēš, ka Ukrainas pusē kritušo skaits varētu pārsniegt 60000, savukārt Krievijas pusē šīs aplēses svārstās no apmēram 180000 līdz 350000 un vairāk tūkstošiem. Kopējie zaudējumi, saprotams, ir vairākas reizes lielāki, un, kā domā NATO analītiķi, pērnajā gadā vien Krievijai tie varētu būt apmēram 400000 kritušo, ievainoto un bez vēsts pazudušo. Kā zināms, šī cena maksāta par pieticīgiem ieguvumiem – pērngad agresoram izdevies papildus iegūt mazāk par procentu no Ukrainas teritorijas, un tagad tā okupēta ir apmēram piektā daļa no kaimiņvalsts. Tomēr daudzi eksperti spriež, ka Krievijai esot vēl diezgan resursu, lai šādi turpinātu vismaz kādu gadu. Izskan gan arī viedokļi, ka rekrutēšanas apjomi atpaliek no dzīvā spēka zaudējumiem un tuvojas brīdis, kad var nākties izšķirties par piespiedu mobilizāciju. Pie tam frontē pēdējā mēneša laikā Krievijas spēki piedzīvojuši nopietnas komunikācijas problēmas. Īlona Maska kompānija beidzot atslēgusi no „Starlink” tīkla nelegāli iegūtos termināļus, kurus krievi izmantoja okupētajā Ukrainas teritorijā, savukārt Maskavas pati bloķējusi „Telegram” tīklu, un daudzas krievu vienības tādējādi palikušas bez ierastajiem saziņas līdzekļiem. Daļēji ar to tiek skaidroti Ukrainas spēku nesenie panākumi, atgūstot ap 200 kvadrātkilometru teritorijas Zaporižjes un Dņipro apgabalos. Vēl pirms tam decembrī krievu vienības izdevās izspiest no Harkivas apgabala Kupjanskas, kuru Krievijas armijas vadība jau bija pasludinājusi par pilnībā ieņemtu. No vienas puses, tie ir nenozīmīgi taktiski ieguvumi, kas, cita starpā, nav mazinājuši Krievijas spēku spiedienu Doņeckas apgabalā, no otras, tas ir apliecinājums, ka Ukrainas armija saglabā uzbrukuma potenciālu. Tiek gan atzīmēts, ka arī Ukraina saskaras ar nopietnām militārā personāla problēmām – apmēram divsimt tūkstoši karavīru, nespējot izturēt frontes apstākļus, esot patvaļīgi pametuši savas vienības. Vēl viens ļoti nepatīkams pārsteigums Krievijai bija sestdien notikušais Ukrainas raķešu trieciens militāro raķešu rūpnīcai Votkisnkā, Udmurtijas autonomajā republikā, aptuveni 1400 kilometru attālumā no Ukrainas robežas. Šajā rūpnīcā top mazā rādiusa raķetes „Iskander”, kas tiek izmantotas triecieniem pa Ukrainas teritoriju, un starpkontinentālās raķetes „Topoļ-M”.  Kā apgalvo Kijiva, trieciens veikts ar ukraiņu ražojuma spārnoto raķeti „Flamingo”. Ukrainas ekonomika turas Krievijas agresijas eskalācija 2022. gadā saprotami traumēja arī Ukrainas ekonomiku. Vairākkārt palielinājās Krievijas okupētās teritorijas apmēri, agresorvalsts uzsāka mērķtiecīgu infrastruktūras graušanu, miljoniem iedzīvotāju pameta valsti. Tiek lēsts, ka pagājušajos kara gados agresors pret Ukrainas teritoriju raidījis apmēram 13000 raķešu un vairāk nekā 140000 lidrobotu. Lielu daļu no tiem notriekusi ukraiņu pretgaisa aizsardzība, taču daļa savu mērķi sasnieguši. Tomēr Ukrainas iekšzemes kopprodukts, kas 2022. gadā saruka par gandrīz trešdaļu, nākamajos gados piedzīvoja zināmu atlabšanu, 2023. gadā pieaugot par vairāk nekā pieciem procentiem, 2024. gadā – par vairāk nekā trīs ar pusi, 2025. gadā – par aptuveni diviem procentiem. Kāpums prognozēts arī šogad, tiesa, šais prognozēs nebija ņemti vērā Krievijas nežēlīgi mērķtiecīgie triecieni enerģētikas infrastruktūrai. Resursa „Project Syndicate” autori, ekonomisti Tatjana Derjugina, Anastasija Fedika un Jurijs Gorodņičenko piesauc trīs galvenos faktorus, kas ļāvuši Ukrainas ekonomikai līdz šim saglabāt kondīciju, kas šobrīd pārspēj cerības pilna mēroga kara sākumā. Pirmkārt, tās ir ukraiņu militārās spējas, saglabājot kontroli pār savu gaisa telpu un lielā mērā neitralizējot Krievijas Melnās jūras floti. Attiecīgi Krievijai nav izdevies pilnībā apturēt Ukrainas eksporta plūsmu pa jūras ceļiem. Otrs faktors ir apjomīgā starptautiskā palīdzība, kas aizvadītajos četros gados bijusi vidēji ap 40 miljardiem dolāru gadā. Tā palīdzējusi kompensēt budžeta deficītu, kas ir aptuveni 25% no iekšzemes kopprodukta, segt lielu daļu izdevumu ieroču un energoresursu importam. Savukārt grandiozais militāro izdevumu kāpums – no sešiem miljardiem dolāru 2021. gadā līdz septiņdesmit miljardiem pērngad – ir jaudīgs ekonomikas stimuls. Pēc amerikāņu domnīcas „Jamestown” sniegtajiem datiem lidrobotu ražošanas apjomi Ukrainā pagājušogad sasnieguši četrus miljonus vienību, bet šogad varētu sasniegt septiņus miljonus. Kā trešais faktors tiek minēta Ukrainas Nacionālās bankas sekmīgā darbība, nodrošinot likviditāti un novēršot banku sistēmas sabrukumu. Un, kā atzīmē trīs minētie „Project Syndicate” autori, salīdzinoši stabilais ekonomikas stāvoklis nebūtu iespējams bez ukraiņu uzņēmēju un visas sabiedrības gatavības pielāgoties un paciest grūtības, un radoši meklēt risinājumus. Protams, Krievijas agresijas karš rada Ukrainai milzu zaudējumus un arī milzīgas problēmas, no kurām akūtākās šobrīd ir teju trīs ceturtdaļu elektroģenerējošo jaudu iznīcināšana un jūtams kvalificēta darbaspēka trūkums. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

2026-02-22 | UPDATES #138 | Massive blow for Russia — the Votkinsk strike.A bold, deep-strike into the heart of Russia's missile industry — Ukraine has hit the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant. It's a long-range, high-value operation that — if confirmed — could blunt Moscow's ability to replenish ballistic and cruise missiles.On the night of 20–21 February 2026 — Ukrainian forces say they struck the JSC Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in the Udmurt Republic, a core site that manufactures engines and components for systems including Iskander, Oreshnik and some larger strategic missiles. Kyiv's General Staff publicly stated the strike and confirmed some details, saying it used domestically produced FP-5 “Flamingo” ground-launched cruise missiles. (ukrinform.net)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Reuters: governor of Udmurtia says Ukrainian drones damaged site.Kyiv Independent: report on Flamingo strike, eyewitness videos and social posts. Defence-blog / Military analysis: satellite imagery and workshop damage assessment. UNN / local Ukrainian reporting: photos showing extensive damage to workshops. Pravda / Ukrainian defence reporting: FP-5 Flamingo missile claimed by Kyiv. UPI & LA Times: international wire coverage and context on reach and significance. Militantnyi / regional defence outlet: open-source satellite imagery analysis reporting specific workshop damage (No. 22, No. 36). ----------

In this talk, Sarah Iskander, PharmD, MS, LPC-A, NCC, explores how the power of our thoughts significantly impacts our relationships with our partners. Sarah begins by explaining the cognitive triangle from cognitive behavioral therapy, showing how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, shaping marital interactions. She contrasts unhelpful, distress-maintaining thoughts like innocent victimhood and righteous indignation with healthier, compassionate perspectives that foster peace and understanding. Sarah discusses the importance of self-soothing during conflict and encourages replacing negative thoughts with balanced ones to nurture empathy and patience. Drawing on Christian teachings, she highlights how choosing gentleness and self-denial, modeled by Christ, can transform marriages despite struggles. Sarah also emphasizes the role of prayer and spiritual growth in guiding thoughts toward love and unity. This talk offers practical tools and reflections to help couples identify and shift their inner dialogue for stronger, more peaceful marriages aligned with faith and grace. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

 Kolejna noc przyniosła zmasowane rosyjskie ataki na Ukrainę. Ostrzeliwane były nie tylko Kijów, ale także Charków, Dniepr, Sumy i Odessa. Skutki uderzeń szczególnie dotknęły infrastrukturę energetyczną – w środku zimy miliony ludzi zmagają się z brakiem prądu, wody i ogrzewania.Relację z Kijowa przekazał Dmytro Antoniuk, który podkreślał, że skala i charakter ataków świadczą o testowaniu przez Rosję kolejnych rodzajów uzbrojenia.Całą noc Kijów jest atakowany przez Rosję – przez różne typy jej broni. Ukraina stała się takim przeklętym już poligonem rosyjskim– mówi. Jak informował, tej nocy Rosja miała po raz pierwszy użyć nowej rakiety balistycznej Iskander, a równolegle stosowano drony typu Shahed oraz rakiety manewrujące.Najdotkliwsze skutki uderzeń odczuli mieszkańcy Kijowa. Antoniuk powoływał się na komunikaty władz miasta.5635 domów jest bez elektryczności. 80 procent domów na lewym brzegu Kijowa, gdzie mieszka około dwóch milionów ludzi, jest bez wody – dodaje. Szczególnie dramatyczne jest to, że zniszczona została infrastruktura, którą energetykom udało się naprawić po wcześniejszych atakach.Antoniuk nie miał wątpliwości co do celu rosyjskich działań. Jak wskazał, „wróg robi swoje ludobójstwo. Ja inaczej tego nie nazwę. Próbują zamrozić Kijowian”./fa

From the GMB Podcast Archives (2025)In this archived episode of The Buzz, we sit down with key voices behind the epic biblical series House of David, including actors Michael Iskander, Martyn Ford, and creator/director Jon Erwin.The conversation explores the vision behind the series, the responsibility of bringing Scripture to the screen, and how faith, storytelling, and cinematic excellence intersect to present one of the Bible's most powerful narratives for a new generation.

Documenti riservati del Ministero della Difesa russo e resi pubblici da fonti ucraine hanno svelato i piani di Mosca per l'acquisto di armamenti missilistici strategici nel periodo 2024-2027, con ordini che, sommati, superano ampiamente le 4.000 unità, un programma che, secondo l'Intelligence militare ucraina, mirava a dotare le Forze Armate russe di circa 2.500 missili di vario tipo entro la fine del 2025. Gli ordini riguardano non solo i classici sistemi come gli Iskander o i missili ipersonici Kh-47M2 Kinžal, ma evidenziano anche l'acquisto di un nuovo e misterioso missile da crociera aviolanciato.Ascolta "Notizie dall'Ucraina" ogni giorno su podcast.adnkronos.com e su tutte le piattaforme di streaming.

Tijdens het luisteren van deze aflevering zal je je hoe dan ook in Amsterdam-Oost wanen: of je nou daadwerkelijk de route meeloopt of luistert vanaf de bank. Wil je de wandeling zelf maken? Start dan bij de ingang van de OBA op het Javaplein (Javaplein 2). Onze producent Marie van der Veen wijst je vervolgens de weg. Open eventueel ook deze kaart op Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/OBA+Javaplein/Badhuis+Amsterdam+%7C+Restaurant+Amsterdam/Parknest,+Flevopark,+Amsterdam/52.3625524,4.949382/Vereniging+Flevoparkbad/Brug+462,+Insulindeweg,+Amsterdam/BAR+JOOST/Productiehuis+Nowhere/Couscousbar+Amsterdam,+Javastraat,+Amsterdam/@52.3642751,4.9374076,16.43z/data=!3m1!5s0x47c60972975b7b95:0x94393fe1336de69b!4m51!4m50!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c6096b8f447157:0xbe4424a3f93c4095!2m2!1d4.9388889!2d52.3641667!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c609bfa5e9eea1:0x3ed1188a6639f0e0!2m2!1d4.9399918!2d52.3635346!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c6092588fc87fb:0x8d8577fcee03998!2m2!1d4.9488697!2d52.3626921!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c6093c47954497:0xc3be1b02db8db8c3!2m2!1d4.9520871!2d52.3650085!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c6092c0fb4b795:0x8657a253b53381c5!2m2!1d4.9478107!2d52.3647688!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c609134d1a4dab:0xac138548aba14a50!2m2!1d4.9397354!2d52.3649281!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c6096d3007edf5:0x9ba53a0e1322ea1!2m2!1d4.9364497!2d52.3642274!1m5!1m1!1s0x47c60972974f16e3:0xdd511cd0f9d34f32!2m2!1d4.9329262!2d52.3634683!3e2!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Tijdens de wandeling ga je luisteren naar schrijvers en Oost bewoners Alma Mathijsen en Maartje Wortel, en naar andere buurtbewoners en -initiatieven die de Indische Buurt kleur geven. De route wordt afgesloten in de Javastraat met een live geschreven voordracht door Iskander en SDK (twee jonge talenten van Poetry Circle). Dit is een liveopname van de literaire wandeling door de Indische Buurt, die we op 18 juni 2025 organiseerden als onderdeel van de programmareeks AMSTERDAMMERS. In AMSTERDAMMERS duikt SLAA ieder jaar één stadsdeel in om buurtbewoners te betrekken bij verschillende vormen van literatuur. We gaan op zoek naar verhalen uit een specifieke wijk, waarmee bewoners zich kunnen identificeren of die hun juist een nieuwe kijk bieden op de eigen buurt en medebuurtbewoners. In 2025 richten we ons op de wijk Amsterdam-Oost.

Ujguri, ki živijo večinoma na Kitajskem, in sicer v avtonomni regiji Xinjiang (Šindžjang) so turški narod in si delijo močne zgodovinske, kulturne in jezikovne vezi z drugimi turškimi narodi v Srednji Aziji (Uzbeki, Kazahi, itd.). Zato so tudi njihove legende, kot je tista o Iskanderju/Aleksandru Velikem) del skupne, širše srednjeazijske tradicije. Iskander je v Srednji Aziji mitsko ime za slavnega osvajalca Aleksandra Velikega (Makedonskega). Opisan je kot mogočen kralj in junak, ki je potoval do konca sveta, ustvarjal čudesa in puščal za seboj velike, pogosto skrite zaklade.Vir: Kazaške in druge pravljice Čudežni vodnjak, izbral Bolat Šarinovič Kaziev, prevedla Zdenka Jerman, Mladinska knjiga 1986, bere Nataša Holy

With the start of Advent, it is time to practice stillness and waiting. Michael Iskander is the actor who portrays David from the historical drama, House of David. He shares his recent collaboration with the Hallow App for an Advent series this holiday season. Michael describes his love of acting and why he connected it to his faith. He discusses his conversion to Catholicism and the importance of taking this time to find stillness in prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Iskander joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things House of David: Season 2 — the epic Prime Video series bringing faith, music, and ancient history to life.Iskander opens up about portraying the legendary warrior-poet King David, performing Hebrew psalms live on set, and how his personal faith and Egyptian roots influenced the show's powerful sound and spirit.He also teases what's next for David's journey, the long-awaited House of David soundtrack, and how season two balances stunning action with emotional, spiritual depth.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nerdtropolis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠

Glenn reacts to a recent Tucker Carlson statement on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, addressing his conflicting views on pacifism and the elimination of a grave evil. Glenn and Stu discuss the dangers of a digital ID after Apple announced a digital ID system made for traveling. Michael Iskander, who portrays David in Amazon's "House of David" series, joins to discuss the elements it takes to be a great leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson recently did an expose on Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who got within a fraction of an inch of assassinating President Donald Trump. Biden's FBI claimed he was a MAGA extremist right-winger with a questionable online digital footprint. However, Tucker questions a lot of the notions you've been fed regarding this would-be assassin. Did Biden's FBI lie about Crooks? Glenn asks the questions that need answers regarding the investigation into Trump's would-be assassin. Glenn discusses his most recent podcast with author Timothy Alberino. Glenn reacts to a recent Tucker Carlson statement on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, addressing his conflicting views on pacifism and the elimination of a grave evil. The ability to have nuanced conversations with people you disagree with is critical for a civilized society. Glenn and Stu discuss the dangers of digital ID after Apple announced a digital ID system made for traveling. Michael Iskander, who portrays David in Amazon's "House of David" series, joins to discuss the elements it takes to be a great leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’ll hear from actor Michael Iskander who currently portrays King David on the House of David series. Michael opens up about his unconventional route to acting, the prayer and fasting that became his ritual as he waited to hear whether or not he would be cast in his dream role, and what portraying David has taught him about trusting God in every moment and in every decision. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from Christian Dearman—a professional baseball player with the Savannah Bananas, a team known not just for their show-stopping performances, but their heart for people. Christian shares how his journey toward the big leagues was nearly cut short by a career-threatening injury and how that difficult season became a turning point in his faith. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Erin Hicks Moon Upcoming interview: Jason and Erica Redman Jesus Listens: Prayers for Every Season Michael Iskander House of David The Chosen Jon Erwin Psalm 8:3-6 NIV Christian Dearman Savannah Bananas latissimus dorsi tendon Jake Peavy Florida International University Jesse Cole Interview Quotes: “Even in the mundane, God has a will for us, even in something that we think is unimportant or that doesn’t have a big impact. Maybe it feels like we’re throwing a tiny rock in the ocean and it has no ripple effect. God wills for that to happen, because He is pruning us and training us for something bigger.” - Michael Iskander “Prayer is extremely important, and always having a moment of reflection of why we’re doing this is vital. For me, the show is not about David. The show is about God. I think even in the acting process of this, God was teaching me just to let go of any sort of idea of control that I have and just to surrender to Him and to trust that prayer is powerful.” - Michael Iskander “I’m just so grateful that God had put me into a positive mindset, because through reading Scripture, I was learning a lot of verses that I was looking at as motivational quotes.” - Christian Dearman “It’s insane because at one point, they were telling me I would never be able to pick up baseball again, and now, my name is in the Hall of Fame. It’s surreal. God is so good all the time.” - Christian Dearman “What I am able to do every single game is connect with kids about Jesus with something as simple as just wearing a cross.” - Christian Dearman “If you could add just a smile to brighten someone’s day—that’s truly God’s work right there.” - Christian Dearman “It doesn’t matter what you’re going through—Jesus already accomplished the ultimate goal. He fought the ultimate battle, and we are saved by grace.” - Christian Dearman ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Having a child with Down syndrome means you're always learning about something new! And today's topic is: oral facial myofunctional therapy.. a technique used to improve the way our mouth and face muscles work! We have Irene Iskander (dental hygienist + lucky mama) on the show today to answer all of our questions:Why is mouth breathing so common amongst individuals with DS? What are the long term effects of mouth breathing?What can we do at each age to strengthen mouth and facial muscles?How is myofunctional therapy different than speech therapy or feeding therapy?We didn't realize how important this information was until we chatted with Irene! So tune in and take notes, friends!SHOW NOTESFollow Irene @fityourface_ on InstagramListen to 28 Reasons to Nasal Breathe from Ask The Dentist podcastSPONSORSNational Down Syndrome SocietyiCanShine ProgramsDown for GreensRods HeroesJOIN THE LUCKY CREWJoin us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $4.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Enjoy bonus episodes where we dive deeper into the most controversial issues, shop discounts, and more!  Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today! 

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El nadador de Galdakao, que ya logró la Triple Corona tras nadar en Manhattan, el Canal de la Mancha y el Canal de Catalina, ha superado ahora una de las travesías más duras del planeta. El cruce del Canal del Norte solo es posible en condiciones muy específicas de marea y meteorología. Tras dos años de preparación, varios intentos fallidos y dos viajes, Sagarminaga completó la travesía en 10 horas y 28 minutos, convirtiéndose en el primer vasco y el número 176 en el mundo en lograrlo.

Tenemos en entrevista musical a Iskander, con nuevas fechas de conciertos, ultimos lanzamientos, carrera musical y mucho mas. ¡No te lo pierdas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Estará con nosotros en entrevista Iskander. Además, nuestro gran equipo de colaboradores: Gil Barrera con espectáculos, Poncho Vera con los deportes, Liliana Olivares y Verotika.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*ESSE VÍDEO FOI GRAVADO ANTES DA MAIS RECENTE TROCA DE ATAQUES ENTRE IRÃ, ISRAEL E EUA.À medida que a guerra na Ucrânia completa três anos, um novo padrão de combate domina o cenário mundial: ataques estratégicos com drones e mísseis. A Rússia e a Ucrânia trocam ataques devastadores diariamente, utilizando mísseis Iskander, drones Shahed e sistemas táticos dos EUA (ATACMS). O fenômeno não é exclusivo ao conflito europeu: Houthis, Israel, Irã e inúmeros outros atores globais adotam estratégias semelhantes, redefinindo radicalmente o conceito histórico de guerra aérea.A tecnologia avançada tornou drones e mísseis mais baratos, precisos e acessíveis, permitindo que até grupos não estatais desafiem potências tradicionais. Contudo, apesar do fascínio por essa nova forma de combate estratégico, permanece uma dura realidade histórica: ataques aéreos raramente conseguem vencer guerras sozinhos.O vídeo explora essa transformação da guerra moderna, analisando como drones e mísseis substituíram os antigos bombardeiros estratégicos, questionando sua real eficácia em alcançar vitórias decisivas. Com conflitos internacionais cada vez mais entrelaçados devido à capacidade de atacar alvos distantes, o risco de escaladas regionais e globais aumenta significativamente.Ao final, uma conclusão alarmante: enquanto Estados e grupos insurgentes buscam soluções rápidas e baratas através de ataques estratégicos, quem sofre são as populações civis e infraestruturas essenciais, vítimas de um conflito que promete muito, mas entrega pouco resultado concreto.

Day 1,198.Today, as the true impact of the historic drone strikes on the Russian air fleet become clear, we reflect more deeply on their implications for the war, and what it tells us that Putin refused to reference them in televised remarks. Plus we share more on our experiences in the port city of Odesa this week, including recordings from inside a basement during an air raid.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:'Nothing secret left' - Ukraine hacks Russia's Tupolev bomber producer, source claims (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/there-is-nothing-secret-left-ukraine-hacks-russias-tupolev-aircraft-manufacturer-source-claims/?mc_cid=2b5c0b70f8&mc_eid=08d0680a95 U.S. Is Redirecting Critical Antidrone Technology From Ukraine to U.S. Forces (Wall Street Journal)https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/us-halts-ukraine-anti-drone-russia-ce0b5b75 UK Parliament Petition to send Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719124NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C dans l'air du 18 avril 2025 : Trump: quand ça veut pas ...Le président américain est-il en train de prendre ses distances avec le conflit ukrainien ? "La guerre entre la Russie et l'Ukraine est la guerre de Biden, pas la mienne", a commenté Donald Trump en début de semaine sur son réseau Truth social, alors que le cessez-le-feu qu'il se vantait d'obtenir en 48 heures après son retour à la Maison-Blanche, puis en cent jours, ne se profile toujours pas à l'horizon, trois mois après le début de son deuxième mandat. Ce vendredi, Marco Rubio, le secrétaire d'État américain, a jugé nécessaire de "déterminer dans les prochains jours" si la paix est "faisable" en Ukraine. "Si ce n'est pas possible, nous devons passer à autre chose" car "les Etats-Unis ont d'autres priorités", a lâché le secrétaire d'Etat américain à quelques journalistes au pied de son avion à l'aéroport parisien du Bourget.Mercredi et jeudi, le chef de la diplomatie américaine a participé à une série de réunions à Paris, accompagné de Steve Witkoff, l'envoyé spécial de Donald Trump. Américains, Ukrainiens, Français, Britanniques et Allemands étaient dans la capitale afin d'évoquer un cessez-le-feu entre Kiev et Moscou. "Je pense que le Royaume-Uni, la France et l'Allemagne peuvent nous aider, faire avancer les choses et nous rapprocher d'une résolution. J'ai trouvé leurs idées très utiles et constructives", a commenté le chef de la diplomatie américaine. "À la marge, nous serons prêts à aider quand vous serez prêts à la paix mais nous n'allons pas poursuivre cet effort pour des semaines et des mois", a-t-il également prévenu, en rappelant que cette guerre, déclenchée en février 2022, "se déroule sur le continent européen".Parallèlement, les États-Unis ont voté mercredi pour la deuxième fois en deux mois contre une résolution des Nations unies condamnant la guerre d'agression russe à grande échelle menée contre l'Ukraine depuis 2022, confirmant le renversement d'alliance initié par Donald Trump. Depuis son investiture en janvier dernier, le président Trump a opéré un rapprochement spectaculaire avec Vladimir Poutine et affirme œuvrer pour un cessez-le-feu rapide en Ukraine. Mais les négociations n'avancent guère. Kiev avait cédé à la pression américaine en acceptant une trêve inconditionnelle de 30 jours, rejetée depuis par la Russie. Steve Witkoff, émissaire spécial de Trump, a rencontré le président russe pour la troisième fois début avril.De son côté, la France a salué un "excellent échange" sur l'Ukraine à Paris dans un format "inédit" entre Américains, Ukrainiens, Français, Britanniques et Allemands, qui a "permis de converger" sur l'objectif d'une "paix solide" entre Kiev et Moscou. "Nous avons déclenché aujourd'hui à Paris un processus qui est positif et auquel les Européens sont associés", s'est félicitée la présidence de la République. Une nouvelle réunion des émissaires de ces cinq pays est prévue la semaine prochaine à Londres.D'ici là, cette année encore, les Ukrainiens se préparent à passer le week-end de Pâques dans un pays en guerre, bombardé sans relâche par la Russie. Ces derniers jours plusieurs grandes villes ont été frappées par des attaques russes. L'armée du Kremlin a notamment tiré le dimanche des Rameaux deux missiles Iskander sur Soumy. Le bilan est très lourd : 35 morts et plus de 130 blessés. Nos journalistes s'étaient rendus il y a quelques semaines dans la ville, où chaque jour plusieurs centaines de personnes sont en quête d'un abri après avoir fui les attaques de drones et les tirs d'artillerie devenus quotidiens pour les habitants des villages proches de la frontière.Alors les Etats-Unis sont-ils en passe de lâcher les négociations de paix sur l'Ukraine ? Plusieurs services de renseignement font état des milliers de soldats russes massés à la frontière. Vladimir Poutine se prépare-t-il à lancer une offensive majeure avant le 9 mai, date du 80e anniversaire de la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale ? Face aux annonces des politiques de "monter en puissance" les cadences de productions d'armements, comment l'industrie française de la défense s'organise-t-elle ? LES EXPERTS :- GÉNÉRAL JEAN-PAUL PALOMÉROS - Ancien chef d'état-major, ancien commandant suprêmede la transformation de l'OTAN- ANTHONY BELLANGER - Éditorialiste - Franceinfo TV, spécialiste des questions internationales- ISBABELLE LASSERRE - Ancienne correspondante en Russie, correspondante diplomatique - Le Figaro - NICOLE BACHARAN - Historienne et politologue, spécialiste des États-Unis, éditorialiste - Ouest France

Le territoire de 15 000 mètres carrés frontalier de la Pologne, de la Lituanie et de la Biélorussie et relié à la Russie à travers les 70 kilomètres du corridor de Suwalki, est à la fois une forteresse ultra-militarisée au bord de la mer Baltique et un territoire qui entretenait avant la guerre en Ukraine et les sanctions occidentales des liens étroits avec l'Europe. Reportage dans ce territoire « baromètre » des relations UE-Russie. De notre envoyée spéciale à Kaliningrad,Kaliningrad, fin de journée, un stade dans la ville. Une partie de football dans la lumière claire du printemps malgré le froid, des coureurs sur la piste et deux adolescents de 17 ans qui déboulent, sourire aux lèvres, mais visage sérieux. Pavel et Eugène sont venus s'entraîner pour leurs futurs concours d'écoles supérieures. Membres d'un des clubs militaro-patriotiques de la ville, ils visent des établissements d'études militaires supérieures prestigieux en Russie.Pavel postule à l'École navale de Saint-Pétersbourg, « parce que je considère qu'être militaire dans notre pays est un honneur » dit-il ; Eugène à l'École supérieure d'artillerie de Moscou. Ce dernier se définit comme « un patriote qui veut défendre son pays jusqu'à la dernière goutte de son sang ». Eugène se dit aussi « convaincu que les Iskander sont des armes de haute technologie capables d'accomplir n'importe quelle mission et fier que nos scientifiques puissent réaliser de telles performances avec cette arme ».Les Iskander sont déployés à Kaliningrad depuis 2018. Ces missiles sont capables d'envoyer des charges conventionnelles ou nucléaires à 500 kilomètres et peuvent donc atteindre rapidement plusieurs pays voisins directs de cette enclave. Cette fierté de les héberger sur le territoire de Kaliningrad, également siège de la flotte russe de la mer Baltique, est évidemment partagée par le dirigeant de leur club qui a demandé à être présenté sous le pseudonyme sous lequel il dit être connu sur les réseaux sociaux et dans la région, celui de Maxim Maximosvky, 37 ans, fonctionnaire dans le civil, volontaire bénévole pour ce club.« Les Iskander, c'est bien que tout le monde y pense et les craigne », avance-t-il. « C'est même très bien. C'est notre totem de protection. Bien sûr, nous sommes un os dans la gorge de l'Europe. » Reste que Maxim Maximosvky se présente comme très proche de la ligne de l'État russe en affirmant : « On ne peut pas dire que Kaliningrad est entourée par des pays ennemis. Pour moi, ils sont, comme Vladimir Poutine les a désignés, des pays "inamicaux". Il n'y a pas si longtemps, la population locale voyageait librement et souvent juste pour la journée en Pologne, en Lituanie, en Allemagne, par bus. La région était très tournée vers l'Europe, et ses habitants largement perçus dans le reste de la Russie comme presque Européens, tout en étant des citoyens russes. Mais quand les frontières ont fermé, ils sont devenus indésirables en Europe. Les citoyens de Kaliningrad se sont donc rappelés qui ils étaient et ont réorienté leur vie. »La nouvelle donne post-2022En juin 2022, la tension est montée en flèche entre Kaliningrad et ses voisins.  Appliquant les sanctions européennes contre la Russie, la Lituanie a bloqué le transit par voie ferrée de certaines marchandises vers ce territoire. Moscou a dénoncé un « blocus ». Jusque-là, tous les mois, une centaine de trains de passagers et de marchandises non militaires reliaient Kaliningrad à la Russie continentale, en passant par la Biélorussie, alliée de Moscou, et la Lituanie, membre de l'Union européenne (UE) et de l'Otan depuis 2004. La mise en place de ce transit était l'une des conditions imposées à la Lituanie lors de son adhésion à l'UE.Après une énorme exposition médiatique, les tensions officielles sont retombées. Mais aujourd'hui, Kaliningrad est surtout reliée pour le trafic des biens à la Russie par des ferrys venus de Saint-Pétersbourg, et si personne ne se plaint tout haut de ruptures d'approvisionnement, on soulève des problèmes de transit. Sous couvert d'anonymat, une cadre d'une usine de viandes a ainsi affirmé à RFI que ses camions vers la Russie continentale pouvaient être bloqués des jours entiers pour de longs contrôles douaniers organisés par la Lituanie, handicapant ainsi ses exportations, très dépendantes de dates limites de consommation. En 2023, des médias d'investigation comme Siena ont eux révélé que des engrais biélorusses sous le coup de sanctions européennes continuaient de transiter par le pays balte. Le ministère des Transports avait, dans la foulée, annoncé un renforcement des contrôles à toutes ses frontières.L'inflation, elle, déjà très élevée en Russie, bat des records à Kaliningrad : + de 10 % rien qu'en décembre, selon les chiffres officiels de l'institut national russe Rosstat.Fondateur il y a plusieurs dizaines d'années d'une entreprise de transport par camion, Serguey Gos affirme, lui, avoir réussi à gérer la nouvelle donne économique sans dommages durables. « Avant 2022, nous travaillions avec presque tous les pays européens, Italie, Autriche, Allemagne, France. De notre pays, nous amenions de la tourbe, du bois, beaucoup de matières premières, et nous importions certains composants. » Aujourd'hui, ce chef d'entreprise affirme avoir réorienté en quelques mois ses activités via les pays classés comme amicaux par la Russie : Turquie, Kazakhstan, Chine. Sa flotte de camions reste très européenne, mais pour ses nouveaux semi-remorques, il dit se fournir désormais auprès d'une usine locale.Si Serguey Gos dit avoir parfaitement encaissé économiquement le choc de 2022 émotionnellement, c'est à ses yeux une autre affaire. « La manière dont les choses se sont passées entre nos collègues occidentaux et nous a été très laide. Et malheureusement, on s'en souvient encore. On attendait une commande d'équipement, elle était payée, et tout d'un coup, l'argent nous a simplement été renvoyé et on nous a dit qu'on ne recevrait rien. On devrait toujours se souvenir, avant de claquer la porte, qu'on pourrait devoir la rouvrir un jour. » Un discours qui résonne avec celui du Kremlin. Celui-ci milite pour la levée des sanctions, mais affirme toujours que ce n'est pas par nécessité économique, mais pour des raisons de principe.À Kaliningrad, peu s'attendent à du changement en la matière. Serguey Gos résume l'état d'esprit général par cette formule : « les sanctions n'ont pas été imposées pour ensuite être annulées rapidement ». Les Européens ont eux réaffirmé leur position la semaine dernière : pas de levée de sanctions avant un retrait « inconditionnel » des forces russes d'Ukraine. Les tensions, elles, continuent à s'accumuler. Un représentant réputé de la communauté d'affaires de Kaliningrad a ainsi annulé une interview prévue avec RFI « en raison du dernier discours d'Emmanuel Macron ». Le président français avait, quelques heures, auparavant, dans une allocution télévisée, fustigé « l'agressivité » de Moscou « qui viole nos frontières » et face à laquelle « rester spectateur serait une folie ». Devant 15 millions de téléspectateurs, Emmanuel Macron avait aussi affirmé que la Russie était « devenue une menace pour la France et pour l'Europe », une Russie qu'il accusait de « tester nos limites dans les airs, en mer, dans l'espace et derrière nos écrans. Cette agressivité ne semble pas connaître de frontières ».La Pologne ainsi que les pays baltes sont aujourd'hui engagés dans de coûteux travaux de fortification de leurs frontières avec la Russie. Poussés par l'inquiétude d'un conflit dans quelques années avec Moscou, ces dernières semaines la Lituanie annoncé quitter la Convention d'Oslo interdisant les bombes à sous-munitions, tandis que la Pologne et les trois pays baltes ont eux déclaré vouloir se retirer de celle bannissant les mines antipersonnel.À lire aussiSites énergétiques visés: Kiev et Moscou font état de «violations» et se tournent vers Washington

Movie director Jon Erwinis someone who has had great success over the years. From October Baby way back in 2011 to Jesus Revolution and back to I Can Only Imagine, the Birmingham, Alabama native has always had a knack for finding and telling stories that resonate with people deeply for their foundational family values told through the lens of faith.Erwin is also someone who is a collector and keeper of past memories that have developed into projects he is passionate about. One needs to look no further than his 2023 releaseJesus Revolution starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie. Intrigued by a 1966 Time Magazine cover stating “Is God Dead?”, Erwin carried around the magazine in his computer bag for nearly a decade before turning that base idea into the aforementioned movie that generated $54 million at the box office.His latest passion project is a new 8-episode limited series currently airing on Amazon Prime called House of David. Stemming from a vivid memory he had visiting Israel with his father at age 16, Erwin thought that one day he could make a sweeping, visually spectacular recreation on the life of King David from the Old Testament.Starring Broadway actor Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, and Stephen Lang, House of David tells the story of the ascent of the aforementioned beloved Biblical figure, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel.Erwin and Iskander join us on the podcast to discuss the critical importance of Biblical accuracy in retelling David's story, why this popular figure of the Old Testament is considered the first superhero in human history, and how this project humbled each of them.

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House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he's destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise. Michael Iskander was cast as David following a four-month international search and is fresh off his role in the Tony Award-winning musical, Kimberly Akimbo. House of David also stars Ali Suliman (Jack Ryan, Arthur the King) as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer (Angels And Demons, Man Of Steel) as Queen Ahinoam and Saul's trusted wife, Stephen Lang (Avatar: The Way of Water, Don't Breathe) as Samuel, and Martyn Ford (Mortal Kombat 2, The Sandman) as Goliath.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

On this episode of Reel Insights, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, sits down with House of David stars Michael Iskander and Martyn Ford. They dive into their preparation for bringing the legendary story of David and Goliath to life and what makes this Prime Video series a must-watch!Michael Iskander opens up about preparing for the role of David, including infusing authentic music into the show.Martyn Ford shares his journey into becoming the mighty Goliath, the challenges of portraying legendary warriors, and his iconic role as Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat!Visit Nerdtropolis.comhttps://www.Facebook.com/nerdtropolishttps://Instagram.com/nerdtropolishttps://Twitter.com/nerdtropolis

House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he's destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise. Michael Iskander was cast as David following a four-month international search and is fresh off his role in the Tony Award-winning musical, Kimberly Akimbo. House of David also stars Ali Suliman (Jack Ryan, Arthur the King) as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer (Angels And Demons, Man Of Steel) as Queen Ahinoam and Saul's trusted wife, Stephen Lang (Avatar: The Way of Water, Don't Breathe) as Samuel, and Martyn Ford (Mortal Kombat 2, The Sandman) as Goliath.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

From growing up in the Middle East where theatre was banned to leading one of London's most innovative cultural spaces, Tarek Iskander's journey is a masterclass in transformative leadership. In this candid conversation, he reveals how his NHS background shapes his mission driven approach at Battersea Arts Centre, championing bold, experimental work while making art accessible through initiatives like "pay-what-you-can" ticketing. His insights on nurturing youth creativity, navigating institutional challenges, and reimagining the arts sector's future offer invaluable lessons for anyone interested in cultural leadership and social impact. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tarek had to radically shift his natural coaching leadership style during COVID-19. He took on more direct control to protect his team from difficult decisions, showing how crisis management can push leaders outside their comfort zones. Through Battersea Arts Centre youth programs, Tarek discovered that having staff who came from local communities mattered more than architectural changes or pricing strategies. His street teams of young people recruiting other young people proved more effective than traditional outreach. Having grown up where the theatre was banned, Tarek's conviction about art's vital role in society led him to transform BAC into a vaccine hub during lockdown while maintaining creative programming - demonstrating how arts venues can serve multiple community needs. Coming from outside the traditional theatre world, Tarek leveraged his outsider perspective to restructure BAC's financial model, generating 50% of income from private business while making performances accessible through pay-what-you-can ticketing. When faced with pressure to post black squares during Black Lives Matter, Tarek chose to commission Black artists to respond creatively instead of making performative gestures. This was a decision that initially received pushback but was later vindicated. Despite ticking only two of the ten criteria for the Arts Council job, Tarek spent a week preparing intensively for the interview, demonstrating his belief that hard work can overcome perceived qualification gaps. Rather than trying to do everything, Tarek made tough decisions to stop running BAC's museum and co-working space to focus on the core missions of supporting creativity in young people and artists. As someone who describes himself as "incredibly shy," Tarek had to overcome significant self-doubt to take on public-facing leadership roles, learning that internal demons often pose bigger challenges than external ones. BEST MOMENTS "Growing up in the Middle East where pretty much most of theatre or live performance was banned for most of my childhood... I had very little exposure to the arts." "I think we never think of our next gen or youth programs as an end to something else... If you believe that the world can be a better place, those new creative ideas are going to come from that next generation." "The biggest obstacles ahead of us are the ones we put up ourselves." "BAC is small enough to be naughty and not have to play by the rules necessarily, but maybe big enough that people often take notice when something happens." "I'm very allergic to things that feel performative or just words.” "Art and performance is so vital that keeping it going and supporting artists and audiences and young people to engage in those ways feels like really critical work." "Don't let the barriers up yourself. Let other people put them up for you." "Sometimes the demons within are probably much tougher than the demons without." EPISODE RESOURCES Instagram: @batterseaartscentre Facebook: @BatterseaArtsCentre bac.org.uk PODCAST HOST BIO With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? 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Wikipedia is among the top ten most-visited websites in the world, and it's been a pillar of online knowledge for more than 20 years. The site's parent nonprofit, Wikimedia Foundation, wants it to stay that way. CEO Maryana Iskander joins Rapid Response to discuss how Wikipedia is navigating AI-generated misinformation, why debates around truth and neutrality will only intensify, and threats to the platform from authoritarian governments. Iskander shares how human-edited Wikipedia is holding its ground against AI competitors like ChatGPT, and her leadership strategy amid social-technological transformation.Subscribe to the Rapid Response podcast feed: https://listen.rapidresponseshow.com/SubscribeFor more info, visit: www.rapidresponseshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wikipedia is among the top ten most-visited websites in the world, and it's been a pillar of online knowledge for more than 20 years. The site's parent nonprofit, Wikimedia Foundation, wants it to stay that way. CEO Maryana Iskander joins Rapid Response to discuss how Wikipedia is navigating AI-generated misinformation, why debates around truth and neutrality will only intensify, and threats to the platform from authoritarian governments. Iskander shares how human-edited Wikipedia is holding its ground against AI competitors like ChatGPT, and her leadership strategy amid social-technological transformation.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Moscow, where the Kremlin is again speaking of nukes and boasting of war exercises with tactical weapons called Iskander missiles. 1953 Atomic Cannon CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #Ukraine: Loose Russian nukes. Moscow and Kyiv waiting for the Election. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/31/russia-train-troops-ukraine-nuclear-weapons-battlefield/ 915-930 #VIETNAM: The passing of William Calley and the My Lai massacre, 1968. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (retired) @mccauslj @CBSNews @dickinsoncol https://www.military.com/history/war-criminal-or-scapegoat-william-calley-and-enduring-memory-of-my-lai-massacre.html 930-945 #HOTELMARS: Las Vegas hosts AIAA and Space Geeks. David Livingston, SPACESHOW.com https://eppro02.ativ.me/src/EventPilot/php/express/web/planner.php?id=AIAAASCEND24 945-1000 #IRAN: Ayatollah threatens Israel directly. Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-31-2024/ SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #NewWorldReport: The Maduro Regime collaborators. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/how-they-are-reporting-it-venezuelas-disputed-election-2024-07-30/ 1015-1030 #NewWorldReport: The Maduro Regime refusers Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/costa-rica-is-prepared-offer-asylum-venezuelan-opposition-leaders-minister-says-2024-07-30/ 1030-1045 #NewWorldReport: Semi-collaborators: Brazil, Colombia and Mexico - Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/how-they-are-reporting-it-venezuelas-disputed-election-2024-07-30/ 1045-1100 #NewWorldReport: US, EU, and OAS and Carter Center reject the regime's victory. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis #NewWorldReportEllis https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/washington-mulls-individual-sanctions-following-venezuelan-election-2024-07-30/ THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 PRC: No way out from the decline. Anne Stevenson-Yang, author of Wild Ride: China's Short-Lived Experiment in Capitalism, on the Third Plenum @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3272435/chinas-politburo-pledges-support-sending-stronger-expected-signal-boost-economy 1115-1130 #PRC: Taiwan and the presidential Election: Stephen Yates, chair of the America First Policy Institute's China Policy Initiative, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill:  https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-07-29/harris-won-t-dump-taiwan-that-s-why-china-likes-trump https://www.voanews.com/a/a-look-at-harris-views-on-u-s-policy-toward-china/7709060.html 1130-1145 #PRC: Not ready for war with PLA. James Fanell, co-author of Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure and government fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill : https://dailycaller.com/2024/07/29/us-military-prepared-fight-major-war-congressional-panel-warns/ 1145-1200 #VENEZUELA: PRC in the Americas: Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9r3v67w095o https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3272383/maduro-congratulated-china-after-claiming-victory-contested-venezuelan-election FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 FRANCE: Heat wave, cooling stations in Paris, pollution in the Seine and sunflowers, Simon Constable Occitanie. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/world/olympics/seine-olympics-triathlon-postponed.html 1215-1230 #England: Labour raises taxes, rewards public sectors and builds public housing, Simon Constable Occitanie. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/31/tory-areas-six-times-bigger-increase-housing-targets-labour/ 1230-1245 SPACEX: Boca Chica and the slow-walking FAA. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1245-100 am #SCOTLAND: Game of Spaceports. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com

On September 29, 2020, the Iskander family of six went out for an evening stroll in their Westlake Village neighborhood having no idea of the tragedy that lay ahead. On that same evening, wealthy socialite Rebecca Grossman was having drinks at a local Westlake Village restaurant with Royce Clayton and Scott Erickson, two former major league baseball players. After downing margaritas, Grossman and Erickson got into their expensive cars and headed toward Grossman's nearby condo to hang out. At some point, the two decided to race each other through the residential neighborhood. At that exact moment, Nancy Iskander and her three sons were crossing the street. Before they could respond, Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson came racing toward them in their vehicles fueled by bravado tequila. One of the vehicles struck two of the Iskander boys, Mark and Jacob, killing them. Three and a half agonizing years later, Rebecca Grossman went on trial for Mark and Jacob's murder.  The headline-making trial resulted in a surprising verdict.  Mark and Jacob Iskander foundation: MarkAndJacobFoundation.org Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Beis: Visit beistravel.com/MURDERISH for 15% off your first purchase. Addyi: Visit addyi.com and use code MURDERISH for a $10 telemedicine appointment to see if Addyi is right for you. Fabric: Visit meetfabric.com/murderish to apply for a term life insurance policy in just minutes. Thrive Market: Visit thrivemarket.com/MURDERISH for 30% off your first order + a free $60 gift. Reel Paper: Visit reelpaper.com/MURDERISH for 30% off your first order + free shipping. Nom Nom: Visit trynomnom/MURDERISH for 50% off. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: K. Brant.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In court, mom Nancy Iskander breaks down as photos taken by a witness to the brutal hit and run of her sons are shown in court.  Iskander breaks into tears after calling out her son's name, then runs out of the courtroom. Just after 7pm, on a September evening, Jacob and Mark Iskander, their siblings and parents go for an evening stroll to a nearby lake.   The 6 member family is -crossing in a cross walk at a three way intersection when mother Nancy hears a speeding car barreling their way.  The mom says her husband and daughter were father away from the street. She tries to signal to the two SUVs  to slow down.  She tries to pull the children back, only managing  to grab 1 of them and dive out of the way.  Jacob and Mark are hit.   Mark Iskander dies at the scene. Mark dies later at the hospital. According to police, Mark was  thrown 254 feet.   Nancy Iskander tells police that two SUV's  were quote “ zigzagging with each other as if they were playing or racing.”  She says the drivers didn't stop, at the intersection, not even when the 11 year old was on the hood of the car.  “  Deputies reportedly catch up with a white Mercedes with significant front-end damage a third of a mile from the scene.  Behind the wheel is Rebecca Grossman.  Los Angeles County Sheriff department say they believe that vehicle was traveling over 80 miles an hour. Grossman's breathalyzer test after the crash showed a blood-alcohol content of 0.076% accord to local news reports. The legal limit in California is 0.08%.  A blood sample taken three hours after the crash, registered at the 0.08% mark. Rebecca Grossman is charged with two felony counts each of second degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and one felony count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death.  Grossman has pleaded not guilty.   Joining Nancy Grace Today: Matthew Mangino - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States", Twitter: @MatthewTMangino, MattMangino.com  Caryn L. Stark - Psychologist, renowned TV and Radio trauma expert and consultant, www.carynstark.com, Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice Robert Crispin - Private Investigator, Former Federal Task Force Officer for United States Department of Justice, DEA and Miami Field Division, Former Homicide and Crimes Against Children Investigator, “Crispin Special Investigations” CrispinInvestigations.com, Facebook: Crispin Special Investigations, Inc.    Joe Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", Twitter: @JoScottForensic  Joseph Tremblay - accident reconstructionist, Senior Engineer and Co-Owner of Veritech Consulting Engineering,www.veritecheng.com Stacey D. Stewart - CEO of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Twitter: @maddnational, madd.org   Eamon Murphy -Staff writer for The Acorn Newspapers, www.theacorn.com, X: @EamonPMurphy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.