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Kara and Scott discuss Trump's mishandling of Iran, and his vandalism claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, lots of drama in Europe as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feuds with Trump. Plus, a new book reveals how Trump mocked Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon dumps the OpenAI movie, and SpaceX stock takes a tumble.Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ransom note found by the police and FBI states that Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, passed away. Mark explains how bitcoin is traceable. A Cafe named Poetica in Brooklyn, NY, tells Congressman Dan Goldman He's Not Welcome Because of His Stance on Israel. The Iran deal will include the USA being able to control how and where the money is spent in Iran. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Mark and Roger reminisce about the life of record producer Clive Davis, who just passed away. Mark and Roger remember cool stories and memories of Clive. Today is primary day in New York. Mark goes over who's running, including Jack Schlossberg from the Kennedy family. The View is getting heat from the FCC and the Trump Administration for being too political, and there's talk it could be turned into a news show. Gas prices have dropped a lot this month. A 51-year-old from Connecticut died after falling from the Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden. SpaceX stock is down because of debt issues. Modell's former CEO is making a comeback online, starting by selling Knicks gear. Mark interviews streaming host Bill O' Reilly. Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show.  The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you might think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill and Mark break down what's happening with ABC and the Trump administration, with the administration targeting Disney ABC for its slanted news coverage, while it also has some control over the FCC to attack Disney and ABC's The View, a left-wing show. The View is already a news show, but it's different than what you may think. Bill breaks down the reason Trump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over the weekend and at other countries associated with the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump just went scorched earth on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a major G7 dispute exploded into the open.According to Trump, Meloni repeatedly wanted a photo with him at the G7 while Italy refused to fully back America's position on Iran and would not allow the use of Italian landing strips or runways. Trump's message was blunt: after America handled business, she wanted to be friends again — and his answer was “No thanks.”Meloni is now firing back, calling Trump's photo-op claim fabricated and saying Italy does not beg. Italy's Foreign Minister reportedly canceled a U.S. trip as the diplomatic fight escalates.This is bigger than one photo. This is about NATO, Iran, America First foreign policy, and whether America should keep carrying allies who refuse to step up when it matters.Trump's message is simple: no more being taken for a ride.Drop your thoughts below: Was Trump right to call out Italy and Meloni, or did this go too far?Subscribe for more breaking political reaction, America First commentary, and viral news breakdowns.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.#Trump #PresidentTrump #GiorgiaMeloni #Italy #TrumpNews #AmericaFirst #MAGA #NATO #G7 #Iran #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #ConservativeNews #Trump2026 #TruthSocial #USPolitics #WorldNews #TrumpMeloni #ItalyNews #ForeignPolicy #NezNation #ProfessorNez

June 20, 2026The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become a metaphor for the Trump presidency, Trump claimed he would fix the reflecting pool for $1.8 million, When renovations were declared complete Trump claimed it was a triumph, But the cost was vastly over the budget, a no-bid contract had been awarded for the work, and the work immediately failed, 12 days after it was done, the epoxy from the bottom of the pool was peeling off, but the Interior Department claimed the White House didn't know that the work had been contracted to a company that Trump originally said he had chosen, A former Olympic athlete, who stopped by the pool and put his hand in the water to feel the detached material, was arrested for destruction of government property, Trump had found someone to blame for his blunders, The reflecting pool is defying his narrative, as are Iran and Israel, Israel does not consider itself bound by the MOU signed by Trump, US Intelligence expects Netanyahu to continue striking Hezbollah, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, J.C. Vance left for Switzerland for negotiations, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is refusing to go along with Trump's narrative about her, showing how Trump's power is crumbling, The National Guard is patrolling the area around the reflecting pool as Trump claims vandalism by additional people - although security cameras offer no proof of either vandalism or arrests. Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Today's Headlines: Oh boy, what a weekend! Trump deployed the National Guard to the reflecting pool, where they arrested a 67-year-old former Olympic cyclist who stopped during a bike ride and touched the water to feel the liner — charging him with destruction of government property. Trump posted that "multiple individuals" were arrested for vandalism and threatened "years in jail." The algae situation is now worse than ever, and we now know that the no-bid contract was awarded to a company owned by a Trump donor and Mar-a-Lago member named John Cafaro whose firm Greenwater Services was clearly not equipped for the job. Trump also got into a feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after claiming she "begged" him for a photo at the G7, which Italy responded to by canceling a planned state visit and Meloni posting a video saying "Italy and I do not beg," and Trump doubled down anyway. He also posted a photo of a random woman captioned "great daughter, my honor!!" who turned out to be a Clinton-era businesswoman whose actual daughter is the chairwoman of the Manhattan Republican Party. On the war beat, less than a day after signing the memorandum of understanding, US intelligence warned Trump that Netanyahu would likely undermine the deal — which he immediately did by continuing strikes in Lebanon, prompting Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz again. JD Vance made it to Switzerland for negotiations on Sunday with Tweedles Dee & Dum (Kushner & Witkoff), and Trump promptly torpedoed the meeting by posting threats of "harder strikes" against Iran while it was actively happening, causing Iran to walk out and demand an apology. As of Sunday night talks were back on, and Trump announced that if everything falls apart he's blaming JD Vance. The Pentagon also told Congress it needs $80 billion to cover the cost of the Iran war and replenish depleted ammunition supplies, Republicans need 60 Senate votes to pass it, and it's not looking great. Meanwhile, the Qatar-gifted $400 million plane has completed modifications and is ready to join Trump's Air Force One rotation, and the DOJ refused in a court filing to put in writing that they won't create the Traitor Fund, calling a written promise "unnecessary" because they already said so verbally, which is exactly what someone planning to do it anyway would say. Resources/Articles mentioned: Newsweek: Cyclist Arrested at Reflecting Pool Speaks Out as National Guard Deployed NYT: Firm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting Pool NPR: Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again  AP News: Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless' Newsweek: Trump Late-Night Post Sparks Scramble to ID Mystery Woman in Photo WaPo: White House says goodbye to an Air Force One as it prepares for Qatar jet The Independent: Trump's DOJ refuses to supply signed statements saying ‘slush fund' is really dead WaPo: U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say The Guardian: Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon  AP News: US-Iran negotiations expected through the night after Trump shakes talks with threats WSJ: Pentagon Tells Lawmakers It Needs $80 Billion for Iran War and Other Bills Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's wars in the Middle East have become a wedge issue in several congressional campaigns, especially in New York, where establishment Democrats are trying to fend off more progressive challengers backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. We discuss the impact Israel's wars are having on these key primary races with The New York Times' Benjamin Oreskes. And, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says President Trump is making up a story that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 Summit in France last week. The rift could break up one of Trump's closest alliances in Europe. Federiga Bindi, who served as a senior advisor to Italy's then-Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, joins us to discuss what this means for Italy-U.S. relations.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

 The Justice Department refuses to kill Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams Trump for suggesting she "begged" for a photo with him. And tonight's Night Light "the unconquerable soul" of Black Americans in a country trying to erase their history. Eddie Glaude, Imani Perry, Basil Smikle, Darrick Hamilton all join Ali Velshi on The 11th Hour. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was fixed. Then the fix started breaking. Again.What happens when government tries to solve a simple problem, spends a pile of money doing it, celebrates the solution, and then discovers the solution has problems of its own? Let's just say the story gets bluer from there.Meanwhile, Barack Obama is building something in Chicago that says a lot about how he views leadership, public service, and the future. The project itself is interesting. What it represents may be even more interesting.Then there's a government proposal involving special education oversight and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A lot of parents are asking questions. Some of those questions are hard to ignore.And finally, a dispute between Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni turns into something neither side can laugh off. What started as a comment quickly became an international headache.From peeling paint to presidential legacies to diplomatic drama, this episode looks at what happens when class, competence, and common sense collide with politics.That's today's insight into A WORLD GONE MAD.Stay hopeful. Stay alert. Remain skeptical. Question everything.If you've enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around. I'm not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference.https://gofund.me/5d9a419efAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

She was the only European leader to attend President Trump’s Inauguration last year, but now Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is speaking out and against Trump after a comment he made about her to a reporter. Trump claimed Meloni begged for a picture with him and said he did it because “he felt sorry for her.” Meloni quickly made a video refuting his claim, saying she’s astonished at his behavior, adding “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the only European leader to attend President Trump’s Inauguration last year, but now Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is speaking out and against Trump after a comment he made about her to a reporter. Trump claimed Meloni begged for a picture with him and said he did it because “he felt sorry for her.” Meloni quickly made a video refuting his claim, saying she’s astonished at his behavior, adding “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the only European leader to attend President Trump’s Inauguration last year, but now Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is speaking out and against Trump after a comment he made about her to a reporter. Trump claimed Meloni begged for a picture with him and said he did it because “he felt sorry for her.” Meloni quickly made a video refuting his claim, saying she’s astonished at his behavior, adding “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was the only European leader to attend President Trump’s Inauguration last year, but now Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is speaking out and against Trump after a comment he made about her to a reporter. Trump claimed Meloni begged for a picture with him and said he did it because “he felt sorry for her.” Meloni quickly made a video refuting his claim, saying she’s astonished at his behavior, adding “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the first hour of the show talking about her reception on Juneteenth. Kira also talks about normalizing and practicing public faith. Hour 1 Segment 2 Kira talks about the Obama Presidential Center library grand opening. Hour 1 Segment 3 Kira talks about policies and values. Hour 1 Segment 4 Kira wraps up the first hour of the show talking about California’s gay certification. Hour 2 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the second hour of the show talking more about her reception on Juneteenth. Kira also talks about notions about flags. Kira later talks about the San Francisco Giants players writing bible verses on their pride night themed caps, while the York Revolution forfeiting their game due to pride jerseys. Hour 2 Segment 2 Kira talks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new health ad for MAHA’s ‘get active’ campaign. Hour 2 Segment 3 Kira talks about Tulsi Gabbard releasing files about Anthony Fauci and COVID-19 on her last day with the Trump administration. Hour 2 Segment 4 Kira wraps up the second hour of the show talking about more file releases from Tulsi Gabbard. Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the final hour of the show talking about more file releases from Tulsi Gabbard. Kira also talks about easier ways of life. Kira later talks about the Biden’s and Clinton’s at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center library. Hour 3 Segment 2 Kira talks about President Donald Trump saying Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo. Hour 3 Segment 3 Kira talks about Long Beach cancelling their fireworks show for July 4th/America 250. Kira also talks about the double standards the left has. Kira later talks about how much Europeans are loving their U.S. experience for the World Cup. Hour 3 Segment 4 Kira wraps up another edition of the show talking about World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia starting soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 Segment 1 While Tony is away, Kira Davis fills in! Kira starts the final hour of the show talking about more file releases from Tulsi Gabbard. Kira also talks about easier ways of life. Kira later talks about the Biden’s and Clinton’s at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center library. Hour 3 Segment 2 Kira talks about President Donald Trump saying Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo. Hour 3 Segment 3 Kira talks about Long Beach cancelling their fireworks show for July 4th/America 250. Kira also talks about the double standards the left has. Kira later talks about how much Europeans are loving their U.S. experience for the World Cup. Hour 3 Segment 4 Kira wraps up another edition of the show talking about World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia starting soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)BERLIN 1940

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

JD Vance has returned to Islamabad for another attempt at ending the war with Iran, but expectations are low and talks may not even happen. Tensions have escalated after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting drone attacks on US vessels. This comes just days after President Trump claimed a major deal with Iran was already in place - a claim that now looks increasingly doubtful. At the same time, a war of words between Trump and the Pope has added a new dimension to the crisis. Religious rhetoric from US officials, along with Trump's recent statements and imagery, has drawn criticism at home and abroad - including from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As political divisions deepen and alliances strain, one thing is clear: there is nothing holy about this conflict. Piers Morgan is joined by Senator and former prime minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi, senior minister and author of ‘No Such Thing As Bad Words', Pastor Doug Wilson, author of The Left Hook on Substack, Wajahat Ali, commentator at The Bulwark, Tim Miller and Professor Mohammad Marandi of Tehran University to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's your opportunity to get caught up on what's happening in the news. Hear it all, including any pertinent audio clips as well, on this edition of Crosstalk. --President Trump announced today that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open although the naval blockade against Iran remains in full force. --A major diplomatic push is underway to ease tensions in the Middle East, as President Trump announced a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon while simultaneously trying to hold a fragile truce with Iran. --Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy's defense treaty with Israel on the same day that she was harshly criticized by President Trump for not assisting the U.S. in its military campaign against Iran. --President Trump continued his criticism of NATO with a social media post late Tuesday evening simply stating, "NATO wasn't there for us and they won't be there for us in the future!" --A group of House Democrats filed articles of impeachment Wednesday against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, obstruction of congressional oversight and other claims of wrongdoing. --Anti-Semitic attacks killed 20 Jews in four separate incidents in 2025, marking the deadliest year of anti-Semitism since 1994, according to an annual anti-Semitism report. --The Jewish population is estimated to be about 15.8 million, still below pre-holocaust levels when between 16.5 and 16.7 million Jews lived worldwide. --The U.S. Air Force will purchase up to 270 million dollars worth of lightweight solar powered drones that can be launched by a two-person crew and fly extended loitering scout missions, according to the manufacturer.

Here's your opportunity to get caught up on what's happening in the news. Hear it all, including any pertinent audio clips as well, on this edition of Crosstalk. --President Trump announced today that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open although the naval blockade against Iran remains in full force. --A major diplomatic push is underway to ease tensions in the Middle East, as President Trump announced a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon while simultaneously trying to hold a fragile truce with Iran. --Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy's defense treaty with Israel on the same day that she was harshly criticized by President Trump for not assisting the U.S. in its military campaign against Iran. --President Trump continued his criticism of NATO with a social media post late Tuesday evening simply stating, "NATO wasn't there for us and they won't be there for us in the future!" --A group of House Democrats filed articles of impeachment Wednesday against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, obstruction of congressional oversight and other claims of wrongdoing. --Anti-Semitic attacks killed 20 Jews in four separate incidents in 2025, marking the deadliest year of anti-Semitism since 1994, according to an annual anti-Semitism report. --The Jewish population is estimated to be about 15.8 million, still below pre-holocaust levels when between 16.5 and 16.7 million Jews lived worldwide. --The U.S. Air Force will purchase up to 270 million dollars worth of lightweight solar powered drones that can be launched by a two-person crew and fly extended loitering scout missions, according to the manufacturer.

[00:30] Trump-Meloni Rift (56 minutes) President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's formerly cozy relationship has soured after the president's comments about Pope Leo XIV and the war in Iran. Bible prophecy shows the significance of this fallout centered around the Vatican.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about several international developments, including reports of a United States naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of peace talks, with former President Donald Trump warning that approaching Iranian vessels could be targeted. The discussion also touches on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s condemnation of Trump’s “unacceptable” remarks regarding Pope Leo XIV, as well as a rare medical case in Greece in which a 58-year-old woman developed severe facial pain and began expelling larvae through sneezing, later diagnosed as a nasal infection caused by sheep bot fly larvae. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Adam Gilchrist about several international developments, including reports of a United States naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of peace talks, with former President Donald Trump warning that approaching Iranian vessels could be targeted. The discussion also touches on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s condemnation of Trump’s “unacceptable” remarks regarding Pope Leo XIV, as well as a rare medical case in Greece in which a 58-year-old woman developed severe facial pain and began expelling larvae through sneezing, later diagnosed as a nasal infection caused by sheep bot fly larvae. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) President Donald Trump began a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to raise pressure on Tehran, even as the two countries weigh another round of talks to secure a longer-term ceasefire.(2) HSBC Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery said the conflict in the Middle East and broader “uncertainties” are beginning to dent client confidence as investors navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape.(3) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Donald Trump’s tirade against Pope Leo XIV “unacceptable,” exposing a growing rift with the US leader over his war on Iran.(4) Sales at LVMH’s biggest division fell at the start of this year as the war in the Middle East crimped demand for Louis Vuitton and Dior products.(5) Hungary’s next leader Peter Magyar said he won’t stand in the way of Ukraine receiving a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan from the European Union that was blocked by the outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban.(6) A Ukrainian war hero is taking President Zelenskiy's office in a new direction, and might offer a glimpse of Ukraine’s political future.Podcast Conversation: Is the Pope American? No, He's CatholicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following several Iranian missile strikes targeting Turkey, Ankara is accelerating its efforts to create its own missile defence system dubbed the “steel dome”. According to reports, it is in talks to procure Europe's latest anti-missile system. But Ankara's aspirations are unnerving Israel – as well as its neighbours, Greece and Cyprus. Air raid warnings during an Iranian missile strike on the Turkish city of Adana, home to a Nato airbase, served as a stark reminder of Turkey's vulnerability to such attacks. While all the missiles were intercepted by Nato forces, Turkish security analyst Arda Mevlutoglu says the attacks are spurring Ankara on to procure the French-Italian SAMP/T anti-missile system. "Turkey's existing air defence system inventory, as well as the maturing air defence systems, are not capable of countering medium-range ballistic missiles or long-range ballistic missiles," he said. "So Turkey needs an urgent operational gap filler to address the ballistic missile threats. And the next-generation version of the SAMP/T seems to be the only option." Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes Turkey's technological advances Along with procuring the missile system, Ankara is seeking a joint production and development agreement. Turkish defence companies are making rapid advances in missile technology, and Turkish firms are already working closely with several Italian arms manufacturers, including Leonardo, which is involved in the SAMP/T development. This burgeoning relationship is facilitated by close diplomatic ties between the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  However, strained Turkish-French relations have blocked Ankara's previous attempts to buy SAMP/T. Paris hasn't commented on Ankara's latest efforts, but Alessia Chiriatti of the Institute of International Affairs, an Italian think tank, says Rome will likely be working hard to overcome any French opposition. “It's a window of opportunity, not a guaranteed outcome. The defence and security dossier is very, very central, for both the private sector and the public sector, between Italy and Turkey." Chiriatti says the purchase of the SAMP/T missile system is more than just an arms sale. “The discussions are less about a simple arms purchase, but more about a broader configuration of Turkey's defence strategy and relationship with Europe, and with Italy and France." Ukraine seeks defence ties in Middle East as Zelensky visits Damascus 'Anti-Israeli rhetoric' SAMP/T missiles are seen by Ankara as key to the development of its Steel Dome programme to provide a comprehensive air defence system, akin to Israel's Iron Dome. However, advances in Turkey's missile systems aren't confined to defence. This month saw the unveiling of offensive hypersonic missiles – unnerving Israel, given rising bilateral tensions, warns Gallia Lindenstrauss of Tel Aviv's Institute for National Security Studies. "Not a day passes without very harsh rhetoric coming from Turkey towards Israel,” she said. "And it's not just rhetoric that is criticising Israel's actions, [but] many times rhetoric that is delegitimising Israel as a whole." She added: “We see also, of course, the growing Turkish capabilities. Turkey, after the 12-day war in June, said it would advance its missile programme, its long-range and medium-range missile programmes. Israelis are now suffering from the damage missiles do. Israel doesn't completely understand why Turkey needs missiles." Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes Europe's shifting priorities European Union members Greece and Cyprus, which have a number of territorial disputes with Turkey, are also voicing concerns over Ankara's rearming and, in particular, its missile programme. In the past, Athens has successfully lobbied its European partners – in particular France – over the sale of sophisticated weapons to Turkey. However, security expert Federico Donelli of Trieste University says that given Turkey's strategic location neighbouring Russia and the Middle East, and as home to NATO's second largest army, Greek and Cypriot influence is on wane “I don't think they will be able to make a stop to this process,” he predicts. "The priority of the European countries is security. And to be able to collaborate more in the defence sector and to be an ally with a state like Turkey will definitely be useful in some way to address some big challenges, including the Russian one." The future of the sale of the SAMP/T missile system to Turkey remains unclear, with critics warning such a deal threatens to add to growing regional instability. But with the Iran war and its uncertain outcome creating a potential new threat to Europe, coupled with that from Russia, the importance of Turkey to European security will only add weight to calls for greater cooperation.

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.On today's podcast:(1) President Donald Trump said he was “optimistic” about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks. (2) After almost six weeks of war, how did Pakistan manage to get the US and Iran to talk? Mishal Hussain join us to discuss her interview for Maleeha Lodhi. She has served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Washington, as well as to the UK and United Nations. Listen to the full conversation on the Mishal Hussain Show(3) Saudi Arabia has lost more than half a million barrels a day of oil output capacity because of Iranian attacks while a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz was also hit, ratcheting up risks to global energy supplies from the war in the Middle East.(4) The White House sent an internal staff-wide email that warned employees against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing event betting platforms.(5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk.(6) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ousted the chief executive officer of Leonardo SpA, the state-backed aerospace and defense contractor, while retaining CEOs at energy firms Eni and Enel.(7) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are reshaping investor risk perceptions, highlighting Africa as more resilient than its reputation suggests.Podcast Conversation: Do You Too Have a Fear of Not Flying?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suffered her first major setback with a bruising referendum result. Voters emphatically rejected the judicial reform, which proposed separating the careers of judges and public prosecutors, and splitting the magistrates' self-governing body into two sections. Italy Correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking the reforms were a bit muddy, and looked like a grab for power by the Meloni Government. She says many Italians didn't want the constitution to be touched in the first place, and on top of that, there's a lot of disillusionment about Meloni's close relationship with Donald Trump, particularly among young people. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As You Wish Talk Radio with James Gilliland Collapse of the Controlled Narrative After UFO This broadcast explores the intersection of global political upheaval, the suppression of extraterrestrial contact, and the spiritual war for human consciousness. James Gilliland discusses the collapse of "global elite" structures and the urgent need for humanity to align with universal law to achieve true freedom. Geopolitical Resets and the Fall of the Global Elite The current era is defined by a major planetary alignment and a "blood moon eclipse reset," serving as a catalyst for individuals to redirect their life purposes. On the global stage, the European Union is described as being in a state of collapse, highlighted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's opposition to "unelected" leaders like Ursula von der Leyen. Furthermore, the broadcast alleges that the Epstein files contain names of numerous EU and British officials, suggesting a global network of corruption that extends far beyond the United States. The Shadow Government and Middle East Conflict A "Deep State" shadow government, allegedly directed by Barack Obama from a basement in DC, is accused of subverting the 2016 election and maintaining control over the Biden administration. This group is linked to the "Fast and Furious" gun-running scandal and the Benghazi attack. In the Middle East, the conflict between Iran and Israel is portrayed as a clash of tyrannies fueled by the "global elite." Allegations are made regarding Mossad-led false flag operations intended to draw America into a larger war, while the ultimate goal should be the restoration of sovereignty and prosperity for the Iranian and Palestinian people. UFO Disclosure and Mainstream Suppression The ECETI (Enlightened Contact with Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) ranch serves as a hub for authentic contact with benevolent, technologically advanced off-worlders. However, the broadcast claims that a "controlled narrative" dominates the UFO community, funded by "Satanic Luciferian" interests to promote fear-based stories (like abductions) while censoring evidence of benevolent beings. Major media outlets and "posers" within the field are accused of character assassination against authentic witnesses to prevent a "quantum leap in evolution" that would occur if humanity had access to free energy and anti-gravity technologies. Spiritual Warfare and Masculine Restoration The current global situation is described as a "spiritual war" where unseen negative entities (Archons) feed on human suffering. There is a specific emphasis on the "demoralization of the masculine," which Gilliland argues is a deliberate social engineering tactic to remove the natural protectors of family and country. To counter this, individuals are encouraged to seek "omnipresence," align with the "unified field," and reject the "isms and schisms" of religious and political dogma. True contact with the "beautiful many"—masters, saints, and advanced beings—is achieved through pure intent and a loving heart. The broadcast concludes with a call for authenticity and kindness. As the "masks come down" and the old support systems of the global elite collapse, humanity is urged to wake up, reclaim masculine and feminine balance, and prepare for a reunion with a multidimensional family that has transcended war and disease.

It's time for our monthly news roundup where we discuss some of the biggest stories emerging in the art world. On the heels of the first-ever Art Basel Qatar, we will be discussing the Middle Eastern art market and the regional art scenes. Is this simply another fair on the global circuit, or something more structural—an attempt to recalibrate where cultural power sits? We will doing a vibe check on the Ultra-Contemporary art scene's current obsession with Old Masters, art history, and dead artists. As market pressures mount and institutions increasingly turn toward estates and historical figures, we'll ask whether this is a genuine intellectual reckoning or a marketing strategy dressed up as scholarship. Maybe it is both? Finally, we will rove over to Rome, Italy, where where a church fresco featuring an angel that bore a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was abruptly removed, sparking debate within and well beyond the church about restoration, iconography, and the politics of sacred imagery. We reminisce about the great many botched art restorations of years past. To discuss these topics, Ben Davis and Kate Brown are joined this month by London-based Artnet News editor Margaret Carrigan. Carrigan is the host of our sister podcast, the Art Market Minute, and co-author of our weekly Artnet Pro market newsletter, The Back Room.

White House removes a video shared by President Donald Trump that included images showing former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, after Republican and Democratic lawmakers denounced the posting as "racist" and "offensive"; Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the arrest of a suspect in the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans; U.S. holds indirect talks with Iran in Oman, but no major breakthroughs announced; Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson says is "cautiously optimistic" about the 2026 economic outlook, expects growth to stay slightly above recent trends, the labor market to stabilize and inflation heading back down to the Fed's 2% target; On Wall Street, Dow jumps 1,000 points to close about 50,000 for the first time; Democrats in New Jersey call out President Trump for holding up billions of dollars for the Gateway Tunnel transit project, reportedly because Democrats did not agree to name Penn Station in NYC and Dulles Airport in Virginia after him; former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks at a Ronald Reagan 115th birthday celebration in California about Reaganomics; Vice President JD Vance meets with the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony; Maryland's Senate takes an official on who will win Sunday's Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Taking Stock, Susan looks at how much money you can save by spending one whole day looking at your bills when she talks to Michael Houghton of the Irish FIRE Podcast.When it comes to infrastructure Austria is leading the way and we hear what other countries could learn when Susan talks to Jonathan Tirone of Bloomberg.Plus, Amy Kazmin of the Financial Times tells us why Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is becoming an unlikely conduit between President Trump and the EU.

In this week's episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha begin with South Korean prosecutors' request for the death sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 2024 martial law decree. The hosts assess why, despite the severity of the charge, the likelihood of an actual death penalty ruling remains low and what the case signals about prosecutorial strategy, judicial precedent and political risk management ahead of a February verdict. The discussion then turns to President Lee Jae Myung's summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The team examines the substance of their agreement on North Korean denuclearization and supply-chain cooperation at a time of deteriorating Japan-China relations, as well as the unexpectedly warm personal dynamics between the two leaders — a sharp contrast to initial expectations. Attention next moves to the Bank of Korea's (BOK) decision to hold interest rates at 2.5% for a fifth consecutive meeting. John explains how won volatility and rising real estate prices in Seoul are constraining the central bank's policy flexibility, limiting its ability to ease without triggering further capital outflows or asset-price pressures. The episode also unpacks why BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong signed an open letter backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the Fed's independence, and what that signal reveals about global concerns over political pressure on monetary authorities. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to the coming week, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's upcoming visit to South Korea — the first by an Italian leader in nearly two decades — and continued uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court's pending ruling on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's “reciprocal” tariffs, a decision with direct implications for South Korea and other U.S. trade partners. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Managing Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson

President Zelensky says he's prepared to withdraw Ukrainian troops from the eastern part of the country, if a demilitarised zone is created in its place. He gave details of an updated plan as "the main framework for ending the war", he said it proposed security guarantees from the US, Nato and Europeans for a co-ordinated military response if Russia invaded Ukraine again.Also on the programme: European leaders have condemned a US visa ban on the official who drew up the bloc's tech regulations; and people in Bethlehem are celebrating Christmas Eve for the first time since the war began in Gaza.(Photo: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni take part in a family picture at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. Credit: Clemens Bilan/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday it would be "premature" for the European Union to sign a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of Latin American countries. It's expected that the deal will lead to a flood of important beef products entering the EU market.To discuss, Ciara is joined by Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly.

President Donald Trump has filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in Florida, accusing the BBC of defamation and violating a trade practices law over the way his speech was edited ahead of the US Capitol riot in 2020. Also: The US President says a Russia-Ukraine peace deal is closer than ever after talks in Berlin. European leaders say they're optimistic, but remain circumspect. Scammers are targeting children with cancer to raise money with online videos, but the donations raised are not reaching the families. Police in Australia say the two men who killed 15 people at a Jewish Hannukah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach had ISIS flags in their car. And the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is putting gifts she received from world leaders up for auction.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Canada is sinking fast, 1 in 4 Canadians work for the government. UK study is turning out to be true, SNAP receipts don’t want to work. Trump voids Biden’s green new scam.  Job numbers are portraying what is really going on, the deportations of illegals is opening up jobs. Trump is building the narrative to get rid of the Fed. The [DS] knows that Trump and team are coming after them, there is no escape. The FBI arrested the J6 pipe bomber, they have known this entire time. Kash and team are building respect showing American they will arrest the true criminals. The criminal syndicate has poisoned America, Trump is in the process of curing it with the people. Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1996577094294266268?s=20  who vote for every dollar they can squeeze out of the people who actually built Canada. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1996350793721717150?s=20 Watch: Trump Signing Car Industry EO, Which Seeks to End ‘Burdensome’ Green Energy Regulations  In an event in the Oval Office, President Trump, along with representatives of car manufacturers and dealerships, announced a new executive order rescinding Biden CAFE tailpipe emissions standards, which raised costs on the companies and the cost of car prices for consumers. CAFE stands for “Corporate Average Fuel Economy.” An easy definition, via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is a regulation: …[on] how far our vehicles must travel on a gallon of fuel. NHTSA sets CAFE standards for passenger cars and for light trucks (collectively, light-duty vehicles), and separately sets fuel consumption standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and engines. NHTSA also regulates the fuel-economy window stickers on new vehicles. Ending these regulations is part of complying with Trump’s “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order and the [Transportation] Secretary's “Fixing the CAFE Program” Memorandum, according to the department’s homepage. On Wednesday, the president rattled off the investments in the United States that the auto companies have made since Trump 47 began in January. In one case, he cracked up the room by joking that they could do better than the billions of dollars they are promising: Trump added that it’s part of getting rid of more of the “Green New Scam,” too. https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1996322694099345577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996322694099345577%7Ctwgr%5E31d2137f89d95733dae2dffe91ce3f002937e448%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbeccalower%2F2025%2F12%2F03%2Fwatch-trump-signing-car-industry-eo-ending-burdensome-biden-regulations-n2196786 https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1996325044260085885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996325044260085885%7Ctwgr%5E31d2137f89d95733dae2dffe91ce3f002937e448%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbeccalower%2F2025%2F12%2F03%2Fwatch-trump-signing-car-industry-eo-ending-burdensome-biden-regulations-n2196786 Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1996587083012378947?s=20 https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1996583802559136057?s=20 https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1996582009460732232?s=20   to a seasonally adjusted 191,000, the lowest level since September 2022, with expectations of 220,000. https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1996431168883900552?s=20   fourth consecutive month-over-month decline. Apartment rents are down 1.1% from November 2024 and have fallen 5.2% from their 2022 peak. https://twitter.com/JDVance/status/1996413457164566966?s=20 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1996635885232693482?s=20   will provide TRILLIONS of dollars to kids if invested until age 20+. https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1996602968750047572?s=20   ELIMINATE the INCOME TAX with tariffs, just like President William McKinley did in 1897 — and President Trump is following in his exact footsteps. The Dingley Tariff Act of 1897, which was the centerpiece of President William McKinley’s domestic economic policy. He believed in protectionism (using high tariffs to protect American industries and workers from foreign competition). Just like President Trump. Between 1897–1901 the United States had just become the wealthiest and highest-output economy on EARTH, surpassing the United Kingdom as the world's #1 manufacturing nation and #1 economy in total GDP By 1900 U.S. industrial production was roughly equal to that of Britain, Germany, and France COMBINED. Taxation without representation is unconstitutional and ILLEGAL. We, The People are now finally coming to grips with the illusions that have been installed around us our entire lives. Who is the FED? What is the FED? How did the FED come to fruition? What is the Titanic? Who was on the Titanic? What year? Those illusions are now dissolving. The “Golden Age of America” truly is among us. There is a plan to restore our country. Gods plan is playing out right now. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1995921829316149445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1995921829316149445%7Ctwgr%5Ede940a2e201b3b2cbe0a9536949880a88f90b3b2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fillegal-immigrant-rapist-who-walks-free-sweetheart-plea%2F https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1996301518543159560?s=20  California will let him roam free even though he's been arrested for FELONY hit-and-run. Hector Balderas-Aheelor has been previously deported FOUR times and committed a felony when he illegally entered for a fifth time. This violent criminal must be deported ASAP. Assistant U.S. Attorney Blasts Los Angeles County After It Votes to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks Los Angeles County's far-left Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to advance an unprecedented ordinance that would ban law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks while working in unincorporated areas of the county. The proposal passed 4-0, with only Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstaining. A final vote is scheduled for next week, and the ordinance would take effect in January 2026, according to the LA Times. Legal experts say federal immigration agents would not be required to follow a county mask ban. The county's top lawyer, Dawyn Harrison, has said she suspects the federal government will likely argue that the county law violates the Constitution, which states that federal law takes precedence over conflicting local statutes.  https://twitter.com/USAttyEssayli/status/1996040656733814854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996040656733814854%7Ctwgr%5E71ecedc2cdf5f5bfec40c6e10a4a461e8ffa25fd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fassistant-u-s-attorney-blasts-los-angeles-county%2F   by the media and local politicians. We will not expose our brave men and women to personal attacks by allowing agitators to dox them and their families through facial recognition tools. Source: thegatewaypundit.com WA Democrat Rep Wants New Law to Tie ICE’s Hands, Force Americans to Pay Illegal Aliens’ Legal Bills  https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1996294756876325063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996294756876325063%7Ctwgr%5E44a6de522e274487c6684ae078f8a1aa15daf059%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fkatie-jerkovich%2F2025%2F12%2F03%2Fwashington-rep-wants-to-make-americans-pay-for-illegal-aliens-defense-n2196788 https://twitter.com/RedWave_Press/status/1996317691536138470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996317691536138470%7Ctwgr%5E44a6de522e274487c6684ae078f8a1aa15daf059%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fkatie-jerkovich%2F2025%2F12%2F03%2Fwashington-rep-wants-to-make-americans-pay-for-illegal-aliens-defense-n2196788   dignity, justice, oversight, and accountability to the detention system by repealing mandatory detention, prohibiting the detention of families and children in family detention, phasing out the use of private detention facilities and jails, and requiring DHS to establish civil detention standards.” “The bill creates a presumption of release and imposes a higher burden of proof to detain primary caregivers and vulnerable populations. The bill also mandates the DHS Inspector General to conduct unannounced inspections and requires DHS to admit Members of Congress to detention facilities for unannounced inspections.” What a joke! Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/bx_on_x/status/1996037478914892112?s=20   “Moist Nigerian”, 26, of Albuquerque, New Mexico Rumaldo Valdez aka “Duck”, 22, of Honolulu, Hawaii David Brilhante aka “CS:GO”, 28, of San Diego, California Camden Rodriguez aka “oHare”, 22, of Longmont, Colorado DOGE https://twitter.com/TheSCIF/status/1996302141309296710?s=20  to the Trump administration. They were taken to court and ordered by a judge to hand over the files and they still refused. They encrypted all the USAID files and internal communications because it would expose the paper trail, the players, and everything happening today. Every single NGO, shell company, and person, including government workers, involved in the active color revolution that’s taking place right now on U.S. soil and the Trump administration and U.S. taxpayers are paying for all of it. To this day the files and internal communications are still encrypted. Tons of other evidence was shredded and destroyed. Geopolitical https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1996534889282408841?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1996347018621354148?s=20   key figure in the Cartel de los Soles, tells President Trump that Venezuela has weaponized cocaine, exported criminal gangs like Tren de Aragua into the U.S., and allowed FARC, ELN, Hezbollah and Cuban intelligence to operate freely. He alleges decades of espionage inside U.S. installations, Russian tapping proposals, and Smartmatic election manipulation tools exported abroad. Carvajal says the Biden–Harris border collapse allowed Venezuelan operatives to enter the U.S. and asserts Trump's hard-line policies were not only correct, but necessary for American national security. https://twitter.com/TheSCIF/status/1996472423751774516?s=20   This is nothing new to anyone paying attention. Now, it’s just verified by an inside source. Do you really believe everything happening in and around Venezuela is just about drug trafficking and a countries resources like oil? Remember, there are layers to everything. If we do not solidify and fix our elections, there is no point in anything we do because we will lose anyway. Now you understand there is more to this than meets the eye. “My name is Hugo Carvajal Barrios. For many years, I was a high-ranking member of the Venezuelan regime… …Smartmatic was born as an electoral tool of the Venezuelan regime…I know this because I placed the head of IT of the National Electoral Council (CNE) in his position, and he reported directly to me. The Smartmatic system can be altered-this is a fact. This technology was later exported abroad, including to the United States. Regime operatives maintain relationships with election officials and voting-machine companies inside your country…” Please read the documents below in full. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1996243190051967395?s=20 War/Peace https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1996331133437677821?s=20  March 2025 sharing of Yemen strike information over Signal violated departmental rules but was not illegal due to his declassification authority. Sources now say Sen. Mark Kelly disclosed classified elements of that IG report to the Wall Street Journal while Democratic officials were publicly criticizing Hegseth. The reported leak raises questions about the treatment of sensitive oversight documents and the boundary between political messaging and classified material. https://twitter.com/SeanParnellUSA/status/1996361901870313541?s=20 https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/1996368824397094925?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1996455529644790133?s=20   declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force,” in regard to potential hostilities – without congressional approval – against Venezuela. https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1996537466086461599?s=20   Barack Obama built. The “war on narco-terrorists” that Secretary Hegseth is bragging about is being run on a legal foundation poured years before Trump ever touched the Oval Office desk. Obama normalized the presidential kill list. He campaigned in 2008 promising rule of law, transparency, and restraint. He delivered a tenfold increase in drone strikes; a White House “Terror Tuesday” meeting where officials literally flipped through PowerPoint slides picking who lived or died; and a legal doctrine allowing the president to kill U.S. citizens without trial, notice, or judicial review. That doctrine – once unthinkable – is now standard operating procedure. Obama's Director of National Intelligence openly admitted in 2010 that the administration was targeting Americans based on vague criteria like whether a citizen was “involved” in a group “trying to attack us.” That’s not evidence… that’s vibes. When civil-liberties groups sued to force the government to explain the legal basis, Obama declared the entire matter a state secret. Meaning: the president could now kill you, and no court was allowed to ask why. The judiciary rubber-stamped it. Both parties embraced it. And the public largely applauded it. Then came the Awlaki killings. Obama ordered the drone assassination of: •⁠ ⁠Anwar al-Awlaki, an American cleric •⁠ ⁠Samir Khan, an American citizen standing next to him •⁠ ⁠Awlaki's 16-year-old son, killed two weeks later at a café The White House smeared the kid as a “21-year-old terrorist.” The next week a birth certificate proved he was a Colorado teenager with zero ties to extremism. The administration shrugged. Obama famously told aides: “Turns out I'm really good at killing people.” And Washington – media, political class, and voters – rewarded him. Fast-forward to 2025. Trump isn't inventing anything new in Venezuela. He's using the exact precedents Obama left behind: Unreviewable executive kill authority, expanded definitions of “enemy combatant,” secret memos. No congressional oversight, no geographic limits, zero court supervision. Obama created the kill switch. Trump just slammed it. If you cheered the drone program when your guy was doing it, you already endorsed what’s happening now. If you let the government redefine due process as “whatever we decide in secret,” you already consented to the next president weaponizing that power. And if you normalize extrajudicial force abroad, eventually it comes home. Obama built the architecture. Trump moved in. And Venezuela is learning what happens when a precedent meets a president with fewer brakes  EU corruption scandal could take down von der Leyen – Politico A corruption probe into former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has thrown European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's position into jeopardy, with opponents preparing to turn the affair into a fresh push to remove her, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing officials in the bloc. Mogherini, who served as the EU's top diplomat from 2014 to 2019 and is now rector of the College of Europe, was detained on Tuesday. She was formally accused by the European Public Prosecutor's Office of procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, and breaches of professional secrecy over an EU-funded diplomatic academy program. In the wake of the scandal, von der Leyen “is facing the starkest challenge to the EU's accountability in a generation,” with her rivals renewing calls for a new no-confidence vote, Politico reported. source:rt.com NATO Members Commit More Than $1 Billion to Purchase U.S. Weapons for Ukraine NATO officials from Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Poland pledged hundreds of millions more in U.S.-made weapons under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) scheme, Ukrainian media reported. Amid Russian gains on the battlefield, they insist Ukraine must be armed “to keep the fight going.” The alliance offered these commitments while being accused of attempting to sabotage peace talks. Canada, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, and the U.K. all announced new contributions, pushing the total put toward U.S.-made weapons bound for Ukraine toward $5 billion this year alone. These newly allocated funds come at a time when many European governments, increasingly unpopular at home, are cutting domestic programs and warning of budget shortfalls. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Leaked Transcript of EU Conference Call with Zelenskyy Highlights Fear of Trump Securing Peace for Ukraine Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Paris talking to Emmanuel Macron last weekend while Rubio, Witkoff and Kushner were meeting with Ukraine officials in Florida.  This telephone call is reported to have taken place the following day, on Monday. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy together with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and European Council President António Costa held a conference call. A transcript of the call was leaked to Spiegel, a German news outlet. According to the narrative the assembled group of EU leaders were discussing how the Trump administration was going to betray Ukraine in order to get a peace deal with Russia. The gist of the narrative sounds accurate, though some of the EU leaders are denying the specifics of the wording used. The EU is very worried President Trump may formulate a peace agreement then present the final terms to Ukraine without the EU being involved in the construct of the details. The EU is opposed to any peaceful end to the conflict, because the EU and NATO have positioned their collective economies to only benefit if the military spending continues; they are backstopping their spending with the confiscated Russian assets.   Source: theconservativetreehouse.com   Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1996567491334803864?s=20 [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1996550058809188740?s=20   “Ilhan and this group, they spent a lot of money” “So, the people that work for Ilhan (0mar) are actually counting the ballots, counting the vote?” “They (Ilhan Omar’s campaign staffers) become a manager, in the precinct too.” Somalians who don't speak English are also told out how to vote “They walk with you to the booth and then they vote. Oh, vote this guy, vote this guy, vote this guy. Vote – even if you speak English.” They are on camera in this video paying people $200-$800 per vote and telling them how to fill out the ballots https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1996613642113183985?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1996600165377945957?s=20  Investigators and policy researchers are pointing to overlapping relationships between Rep. Ilhan Omar and individuals later charged or convicted in Minnesota's billion-dollar pandemic-meal fraud. Omar's 2018 victory party was held at Safari Restaurant, co-owned by Salim Ahmed Said, now found guilty of pocketing more than $12 million in fraudulent reimbursements after reportedly serving “phantom” meals. A member of Omar's campaign staff has also been convicted in the same broader scheme. Critics note Omar publicly praised the program that later enabled the fraud, and that she maintained ties with several of the participants. Prosecutors say Minnesota's COVID-era meal programs operated with almost no verification, allowing widespread abuse through Feeding Our Future and affiliated entities. Democrat Senator Mark Warner Accused of Calling for a MILITARY COUP Against President Trump After Saying the Military Should “Save Us from This President” (VIDEO) Sen. Mark Warner appears on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” as he delivers the controversial remarks suggesting the U.S. military may need to “save us from this President.” Democrat Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is now facing accusations of openly hinting at a military coup after suggesting on national television that the U.S. armed forces may need to “save us from this President.” https://twitter.com/gentrywgevers/status/1996413726979928245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996413726979928245%7Ctwgr%5Ee826188d2a4172a057b36af16e52c8fb9ad3e1a2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fdemocrat-senator-mark-warner-accused-calling-military-coup%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/1996576953248211046?s=20 BREAKING: January 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Identified  The January 6 Pipe Bomb suspect has been identified. The FBI arrested a man named Brian Cole in connection with the January 6 pipe bombs on Thursday morning. “Brian Cole is the person the FBI has in custody and whom they believe left the pipe bombs in DC on 1/5/2021, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter,” NBC News reported. Brian Cole will appear in court on Thursday. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/1996628056853958759?s=20   Falls Church, Northern Virginia, because he gave the suspect a ride. Home Depot credit card transactions and CCTV video evidence also link the suspect to the purchase of many of the materials used to make the ‘pipe bombs’. The Big Question Why did Steven M. D’Antuono, Assistant Director in Charge of Washington Field Office, instruct the Special Agents given a target sheet (“watch and pattern of life”) on the person of interest to stand down? D’Antuono was also in charge of the Gretchen Whitmer fednapping case. D’Antuono retired when faced with having to face questioning from lawmakers. https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1996655400721023040?s=20  that finally nailed the suspect. Today is result of that outstanding work. We didn't need new evidence – just new leaders, and a new President @realDonaldTrump willing to let good cops be cops. I'm extremely grateful to @FBIDDBongino, our @FBIWFOleadership team,@AGPamBondi,@USAttyPirroand every partner who helped deliver this win. This is a focused, rebuilt@FBIdelivering results for the American people. I have suspected for years that this bomber was known and could have been arrested. But EVERYTHING is planned and timed. What I'm anticipating, are the connections to democrats and their operatives. I suspect there is a lot of “Panic in DC” right now. And why was the suspect arrested now? Is it table setting for what's to come? Are the Jan 6 conspirators shitting their pants? Tick Tock https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/1996390425163395417?s=20 https://twitter.com/listen_2learn/status/1996339831161663688?s=20    lightweight Governor, who has allowed his State to go to hell (Tren de Aragua, anyone?), should be ashamed of himself. FREE TINA! https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/1996332166947729622?s=20  things happening right now that they don't like. One of the things is the autopen… Just about everything he signed was not signed by him… People sitting around the beautiful resolute desk knew exactly what it was – and those people are guilty, in my opinion, of a major crime.” Now we just need to see action taken to hold people accountable. I have faith that it's coming   MAGA Pillow Baron Mike Lindell Files Paperwork To Run For minnesota Governor MyPillow Founder and CEO Mike Lindell filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor in 2026, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the Mike Lindell for Governor committee was registered with the state's Campaign Finance Board, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. Lindell, a close ally to President Donald Trump, told the outlet in an interview that his gubernatorial bid “isn't 100% yet,” but vowed to announce his final decision during a news conference on Dec. 11.     Source: dailycaller.com https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1996634099235090449?s=20   JOE GRUTERS: “Ballot stubs must match, and incomplete ballots cannot be counted.” @ChairmanGruters  Election Integrity Push: DOJ on track to compel voter roll cleanups in over half of U.S. states “The sloppiness of the elections in blue states is no accident. It is on purpose. It is a feature, not a bug,” Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet J. Dhillon told the Just the News, No Noise television show on Wednesday night. “And the goal is to cram as many people on there and make voters who are not particularly engaged, make it easy for someone else to help them fill out their ballot and return it for them when they didn’t care enough to do it themselves,” she added. “What we can do at the federal government level is ensure that our federal election laws are observed, and that includes each state’s requirement to keep clean voter rolls,” she added. “That is a fundamental basic.” Dhillon spoke one day after her division filed lawsuits against six Democrat-run states — Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Washington state and Vermont — seeking to compel them to turn over to the DOJ their voter rolls to be inspected for abnormalities, outdated names or noncompliant names. She also struck a deal last week with North Carolina to force it to review and fix over 100,000 voters’ names on rolls in that battleground state that were added without complying with state law. Dhillon said her office is now on track to force through litigation, settlement or voluntary efforts at least 26 states to clean up voter rolls. “We’re now in litigation with 14 states. So the six yesterday included Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Mexico, Washington State and Vermont. That adds to eight we already had going,” she said. Source:  justthenews.com 3724 Dec 18, 2019 10:52:52 PM EST Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 6d572c No. 7555466  It must be done right It must be done according to the rule of law. It must carry weight. It must be proven in the court of law. There can be no mistakes. Good things sometimes take time. Attempts to slow/block the inevitable [Justice] will fail. [D]s election interference 2016. >Clinton/Hussein illegal FISA [D]s election interference 2018. >Mueller [D]s election interference 2020. >Impeachment Projection. These people are sick. We, the People, are the CURE. Q 556 Jan 19, 2018 12:39:17 AM EST Q !UW.yye1fxo ID: 239b20 No. 89777  Jan 19, 2018 12:37:26 AM EST Anonymous ID: 4bb19b No. 89736  >>89725 THANK YOU Q FROM CANADA TOO IM SURE THIS WILL EXPOSE OUR CORRUPTION AS WELL! >>89736 The ‘CURE‘ will spread WW. Have FAITH, Patriot. Q (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

The International Energy Agency says global oil and gas demand will rise for the next 25 years if the world does not change course; Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Group has sold its entire stake in Nvidia; and investors have been selling off the debt of US tech heavyweights. Plus, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's plan to reduce income taxes for the “middle-class” has sparked criticism that she is helping the rich.Mentioned in this podcast:Oil and gas demand to rise for 25 years without global change of course, says IEAWhy Nvidia should be glad to see the back of SoftBankSoftBank sells Nvidia stake for $5.8bn as it prepares for AI investmentsInvestor angst over Big Tech's AI spending spills into bond marketGiorgia Meloni's ‘middle-class' tax cut sparks political row in ItalyToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Victoria Craig, Lulu Smyth and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three years after her arrival at the Palazzo Chigi, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni still enjoys high approval ratings. The strict budget policies of her government have paid off: credit rating agencies have upgraded Italy's sovereign debt rating.

Italian Politics, Journalist Attack, and the History of St. Augustine in Pavia. Lorenzo Fiori discusses how Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was rudely defined as a "courtesan" by a prominent union leader following her diplomatic presence at the Gaza ceasefire signing. Journalist Ranucci, known for investigating politics and mafia-related business, survived a car bomb attack; he has been under guard since 2021. St. Augustine's remains are located in Pavia (south of Milan), moved there due to the LoMBARDY'S king's connection to Milan's Saint Ambrose. 1910 MILAN

SHOW SCHEDULE 10-17-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT COAL-FIRED ELECTRICITY FOR THE AI DATA CENTER BUILD OUT OF 26 GIGAWATTS BY 2035... 1912 COAL BREAKER BOYS FIRST HOUR 9-915 High-Tech Coal Mining and Its Role in the Future of AI Energy. Salena Zito discusses her visit to a high-tech coal mine 1,200 feet below Pennsylvania, highlighting modern, filtered, and pristine working conditions. The industry offers high-paying, generational jobs, even for those with advanced degrees. Coal, alongside natural gas and nuclear power, is vital for providing the reliable, strong base load energy required by new AI data centers and the defense industry. 915-930 High-Tech Coal Mining and Its Role in the Future of AI Energy. Salena Zito discusses her visit to a high-tech coal mine 1,200 feet below Pennsylvania, highlighting modern, filtered, and pristine working conditions. The industry offers high-paying, generational jobs, even for those with advanced degrees. Coal, alongside natural gas and nuclear power, is vital for providing the reliable, strong base load energy required by new AI data centers and the defense industry 930-945 Supreme Court Poised to Limit Racial Gerrymandering; War Powers Debate on Venezuela. Richard Epstein discusses how the Supreme Court appears ready to limit the use of race in drawing voting districts (racial gerrymandering), reflecting a shift towards colorblind jurisprudence. However, the Court is likely to avoid restricting political gerrymandering. Separately, Professor Epstein argued the president's use of "narcoterrorism" to justify military action in Venezuela is inappropriate, noting that the War Powers Act is often circumvented. 945-1000 Supreme Court Poised to Limit Racial Gerrymandering; War Powers Debate on Venezuela. Richard Epstein discusses how the Supreme Court appears ready to limit the use of race in drawing voting districts (racial gerrymandering), reflecting a shift towards colorblind jurisprudence. However, the Court is likely to avoid restricting political gerrymandering. Separately, Professor Epstein argued the president's use of "narcoterrorism" to justify military action in Venezuela is inappropriate, noting that the War Powers Act is often circumvented. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 LA/Portland Homeless Crisis and Wildfire Preparedness Debate. Jeff Bliss discusses how California hosts at least 50% of the nation's homeless, with numbers increasing, extending from downtown LA to Malibu. Homeless encampments pose a constant wildfire threat due to warming or arson fires. Developer Rick Caruso successfully protected his Palisades property by proactively investing in brush clearance, equipment, and private fire crews, offering a model for prevention. Portland also faces a severe homeless crisis and high office vacancy. 1015-1030 Saudi Nuclear Ambitions, US Defense Pact, and the SMR Investment Bubble. Henry Sokolski discusses how Saudi Arabia is negotiating a US defense pact while pursuing uranium enrichment capability for nuclear power. The US is reportedly urging South Korea to switch a planned Saudi reactor sale to an American Westinghouse model. Separately, the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) industry is seeing enormous private valuation with zero revenue, signaling a potential financial bubble. 1030-1045 SpaceX Launch Approval, Rocket Lab, and Global Space Industry Updates. Bob Zimmerman discusses how Space Force approved SpaceX's request to double launches to 100 per year and open a second launch site at Vandenberg, despite Coastal Commission opposition. Wall Street views Rocket Lab favorably due to many recent launch contracts, even though it's still developing the Neutron rocket and not yet profitable. Impulse Space shifted focus to a lunar cargo lander, using its Helios tug as a service module, seeking to meet NASA's need for efficient lunar cargo delivery. 1045-1100 SpaceX Launch Approval, Rocket Lab, and Global Space Industry Updates. Bob Zimmerman discusses how Space Force approved SpaceX's request to double launches to 100 per year and open a second launch site at Vandenberg, despite Coastal Commission opposition. Wall Street views Rocket Lab favorably due to many recent launch contracts, even though it's still developing the Neutron rocket and not yet profitable. Impulse Space shifted focus to a lunar cargo lander, using its Helios tug as a service module, seeking to meet NASA's need for efficient lunar cargo delivery.THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Replaceable You: Skin Grafts, Bioprinting Organs, and the Science of Replacement Anatomy. Mary Roach discusses how third-degree burns destroy regenerative cells, causing severe disfigurement unless patched with allografts (temporary substitutes like cadaver or cod skin). Researchers are attempting to 3D print organs, currently in the "Wright Brothers stage," using specialized bio-ink and support gel. Xenotransplantation involves genetically editing pigs to grow human organs (chimerism) that the body would accept without rejection. 1115-1130 Replaceable You: Skin Grafts, Bioprinting Organs, and the Science of Replacement Anatomy. Mary Roach discusses how third-degree burns destroy regenerative cells, causing severe disfigurement unless patched with allografts (temporary substitutes like cadaver or cod skin). Researchers are attempting to 3D print organs, currently in the "Wright Brothers stage," using specialized bio-ink and support gel. Xenotransplantation involves genetically editing pigs to grow human organs (chimerism) that the body would accept without rejection. 1130-1145 Replaceable You: Skin Grafts, Bioprinting Organs, and the Science of Replacement Anatomy. Mary Roach discusses how third-degree burns destroy regenerative cells, causing severe disfigurement unless patched with allografts (temporary substitutes like cadaver or cod skin). Researchers are attempting to 3D print organs, currently in the "Wright Brothers stage," using specialized bio-ink and support gel. Xenotransplantation involves genetically editing pigs to grow human organs (chimerism) that the body would accept without rejection. 1145-1200 Replaceable You: Skin Grafts, Bioprinting Organs, and the Science of Replacement Anatomy. Mary Roach discusses how third-degree burns destroy regenerative cells, causing severe disfigurement unless patched with allografts (temporary substitutes like cadaver or cod skin). Researchers are attempting to 3D print organs, currently in the "Wright Brothers stage," using specialized bio-ink and support gel. Xenotransplantation involves genetically editing pigs to grow human organs (chimerism) that the body would accept without rejection. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Lancaster County Economy, Consumer Spending Rebound, and Data Center Expansion. Jim McTague discusses how local businesses in Lancaster County, like the Pancake House and Ephrata Precision Parts, show no recession weakness and report booming business. Consumer spending appears to be rebounding, with full shopping carts and aggressive buying observed at Costco and Walmart. Construction on data centers is underway in the county, contributing to economic expansion. Wall Street bubble talk is present, but markets are not yet characterized by widespread froth. 1215-1230 Italian Politics, Journalist Attack, and the History of St. Augustine in Pavia. Lorenzo Fiori discusses how Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was rudely defined as a "courtesan" by a prominent union leader following her diplomatic presence at the Gaza ceasefire signing. Journalist Ranucci, known for investigating politics and mafia-related business, survived a car bomb attack; he has been under guard since 2021. St. Augustine's remains are located in Pavia (south of Milan), moved there due to the LoMBARDY'S king's connection to Milan's Saint Ambrose. 1230-1245 Corporatism vs. Capitalism: Analyzing Rent-Seeking and Regulatory Capture. Julia Cartwright discusses how younger generations often confuse corporatism (entangled government and business) with true capitalism. Rent-seeking involves businesses investing in politics for favors, like healthcare industry lobbying for subsidies. Rent extraction is when politicians threaten costly action to force business compliance (e.g., CAFE standards or tariffs). Solutions include sunsetting subsidies and banning sole-source government procurement. 1245-100 AM Corporatism vs. Capitalism: Analyzing Rent-Seeking and Regulatory Capture. Julia Cartwright discusses how younger generations often confuse corporatism (entangled government and business) with true capitalism. Rent-seeking involves businesses investing in politics for favors, like healthcare industry lobbying for subsidies. Rent extraction is when politicians threaten costly action to force business compliance (e.g., CAFE standards or tariffs). Solutions include sunsetting subsidies and banning sole-source government procurement.

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump gushes over Egypt's brutal dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for “low crime,” praising a regime known for torture and sham elections -- Trump gets caught on a hot mic chatting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto about his sons, bragging about “unlimited cash,” and fumbling through awkward foreign exchanges -- Trump urges Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a foreign speech, exposing his authoritarian mindset and confusion about his own presidency -- Trump rambles through praise for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while drenched in sweat, leaving world leaders visibly uncomfortable -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio flatters Trump but not enough, forcing an instant correction as Trump demands ever-greater praise in a display of insecurity and control -- Trump openly admits he values Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her loyalty and looks, revealing his transactional and sexist view of those around him -- Vice President JD Vance dodges questions about bribery and collapses under George Stephanopoulos's pressure, exposing his evasive playbook and fragile composure -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly sounds coherent while discussing legislation and inflation, leaving even her critics wondering if she's glitching or changing course -- Trump's latest “exceptional health” update hides a series of worrying issues after another visit to Walter Reed, sparking doubts about transparency -- Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash from his own right-wing base over his Hindu faith, showing how his extremist rhetoric has turned against him -- On the Bonus Show: News outlets object to new Pentagon reporting rules, the Trump administration considers selling student loan debt to private investors, airports refuse to air Kristi Noem's partisan message to travelers, and much more...

First, The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary talks about Ladakh, where protests demanding statehood turned violent last week, leaving four people dead and activist Sonam Wangchuk detained.Next, The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj discusses Uttarakhand, where a recruitment exam scandal has triggered fierce protests after allegations of paper leaks. (15:09)In the end, we also discuss Prime Minister Narendra Modi writing the foreword to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography. (24:23)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- U.S. Boots on the Ground? On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump emphasized “you have my assurance” there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. 3:15pm- The far-left continues to downplay President Trump's peace efforts—with some media members insisting Trump has been too cordial to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rich argues: “we can be the world's marriage counselor,” it's better than being the “world's police department.” 3:30pm- Rich can't remember names, none of the televisions are working in the studios, Matt gets yelled at (shocking), and Andrew is filling in for Justin! 3:40pm- Former Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Texas Republicans of “cheating” via redistricting—and claims the GOP wants to “dilute” the Democrat vote. Rich argues that someone should be “diluting” Harris's drinks.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke with reporters about President Trump's efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, calling him “the peace president” and noting that “what we've witnessed President Trump accomplish over the last few days has been nothing short of remarkable. We are now 3.5 years into the war between Russia and Ukraine...Thanks to President Trump's efforts, we finally have movement after years of deadly gridlock." 5:15pm- In a post to X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard wrote: “Over the past few months, I've been working closely with our partners in the UK, alongside the president and vice president, to ensure Americans' private data remains private and our Constitutional rights and civil liberties are protected. As a result, the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a ‘back door' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties.” 5:20pm- Andrew asks if he can place an order for takeout pizza from Rich's at-home pizza oven. Plus, does New Haven have the best pizza in the world? 5:30pm- U.S. Boots on the Ground? On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump emphasized “you have my assurance” there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. 5:45pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News earlier today?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (08/19/2025): 3:05pm- U.S. Boots on the Ground? On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump emphasized “you have my assurance” there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. 3:15pm- The far-left continues to downplay President Trump's peace efforts—with some media members insisting Trump has been too cordial to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Rich argues: “we can be the world's marriage counselor,” it's better than being the “world's police department.” 3:30pm- Rich can't remember names, none of the televisions are working in the studios, Matt gets yelled at (shocking), and Andrew is filling in for Justin! 3:40pm- Former Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Texas Republicans of “cheating” via redistricting—and claims the GOP wants to “dilute” the Democrat vote. Rich argues that someone should be “diluting” Harris's drinks. 4:05pm- Matt Rooney— Founder of SaveJersey.com, State Director of the American First Policy Institute of New Jersey, & Host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Saturdays 7pm to 9pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss news that the owner of NJ.com & The Star Ledger has contributed over $400,000 to Democrats, including $16,7000 to Mikie Sherrill. 4:30pm- Should parents be criminally punished for children who act irresponsibly and break the law? PLUS, Rich actually takes a listener's call! 5:05pm- On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke with reporters about President Trump's efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, calling him “the peace president” and noting that “what we've witnessed President Trump accomplish over the last few days has been nothing short of remarkable. We are now 3.5 years into the war between Russia and Ukraine...Thanks to President Trump's efforts, we finally have movement after years of deadly gridlock." 5:15pm- In a post to X, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard wrote: “Over the past few months, I've been working closely with our partners in the UK, alongside the president and vice president, to ensure Americans' private data remains private and our Constitutional rights and civil liberties are protected. As a result, the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a ‘back door' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties.” 5:20pm- Andrew asks if he can place an order for takeout pizza from Rich's at-home pizza oven. Plus, does New Haven have the best pizza in the world? 5:30pm- U.S. Boots on the Ground? On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During an interview with Fox & Friends, Trump emphasized “you have my assurance” there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine. 5:45pm- Did Rich mention he was on Fox News earlier today? 6:05pm- The far-left continues to dismiss President Trump's efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Former U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice baselessly told Anderson Cooper that “Trump melted like ice in the Alaska sun.” Meanwhile, CBS's John Dickerson foolishly hinted that Vladimir Putin should have been arrested the moment he stepped on U.S. soil. 6:20pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Trump—explaining he has been “amazing” during negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. So, why are elements of corporate media pushing a wildly different narr ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 3:30pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine—noting that he didn't think an initial ceasefire agreement was necessary while simultaneously forging a path towards a permanent, lasting peace agreement. 3:40pm- President Trump said of the corporate media's coverage of his peace efforts: “No matter what I do, [Zelenskyy] comes out good—maybe Putin comes out good. They'll say Trump was absolutely horrible. And I've lived with that for a long time." 3:45pm- While taking questions from the press, President Trump was asked if American troops would be used to guarantee/enforce any hypothetical peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said that the U.S. would be involved though he would not explicitly state American troops would be involved. 3:50pm- During an interview with Margaret Brennan, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he saw “movement” from the Russian delegation during Friday's Alaska summit—expressing optimism that an end to the war may be possible at some point.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (08/18/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump held a multilateral meeting from the White House—which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. 3:30pm- While speaking with the press, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine—noting that he didn't think an initial ceasefire agreement was necessary while simultaneously forging a path towards a permanent, lasting peace agreement. 3:40pm- President Trump said of the corporate media's coverage of his peace efforts: “No matter what I do, [Zelenskyy] comes out good—maybe Putin comes out good. They'll say Trump was absolutely horrible. And I've lived with that for a long time." 3:45pm- While taking questions from the press, President Trump was asked if American troops would be used to guarantee/enforce any hypothetical peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said that the U.S. would be involved though he would not explicitly state American troops would be involved. 3:50pm- During an interview with Margaret Brennan, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he saw “movement” from the Russian delegation during Friday's Alaska summit—expressing optimism that an end to the war may be possible at some point. 4:05pm- While speaking with Bill Maher, actor Chris Pratt said of President Donald Trump and the far-left's over-the-top, vitriolic reactions to his administration's policies: "I'd hate to be so mired in hatred for the president that any success from his administration is something I'd have an allergic reaction to...be reasonable here. There are certain things that would be a good thing to have. I want them all to be successful." 4:15pm- Nearly a decade later, Hillary Clinton still thinks the results of the 2016 presidential election may not be legitimate—noting, it's “why we still litigate the election.” Who the heck is still “litigating” the 2016 election (aside from her)? 4:20pm- Following Friday's summit in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that he would not have invaded Ukraine in 2022 had Donald Trump been president of the United States instead of Joe Biden. 4:30pm- In a post to social media, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced she will run for Governor of Pennsylvania—challenging incumbent Josh Shapiro. But will Doug Mastriano challenge her in the Republican Primary? 4:45pm- MSNBC is changing its name to “MS NOW”—that'll completely solve the network's ratings problems, right? 5:00pm- Abel Maldonado—former Lieutenant Governor of California—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's pledge to gerrymander the state even further in order to counter Texas's redistricting efforts. Notably, Republicans currently hold just 17% of the congressional seats in CA—despite nearly 40% of the state voting for Donald Trump in 2024. Plus, Maldonado reacts to a recently resurfaced clip of Newsom from 2011 where he discusses his plan to make California great again. 5:20pm- In a bizarre video he voluntarily posted to social media, former FBI Director James Comey went into great detail about how much he loves Taylor Swift and her music. He's even in a Taylor Swift fan group text! 5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his call for the “Trump administration to investigate what it suspects is a coordinated ‘national lawfare campaign' by left-wing climate activists aimed at influencing thousands of judges on how to approach climate litigation.” 6:05pm- Prior to Monday's multilateral meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic telling Emmanuel Macron: “I think [Vladimir Putin] wants to make a deal for me, you understand that? As crazy as it sounds.” 6:30pm- In a post to Truth Soc ...

President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, where the Russian leader proposed that if Ukraine agrees to give up some territory, a peace plan could be settled on. This week, President Trump welcomed back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European heads of state at the White House in order to discuss how to end the war. The European leaders in attendance included: French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Rebekah Koffler, former senior intelligence analyst with the US Defense Intelligence Agency and the author of a best-selling book, "Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America.", who says any permanent peace plan could still be a long time away. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, President Donald has had private discussion about firing Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell—accusing Powell of “playing politics” with interest rates. 3:10pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House where the two discussed a potential trade agreement. While answering questions from the press, Trump insisted “there will be a trade deal, 100%” with the European Union before his 90-day tariff suspension ends. During another notable moment, Trump called Italy “one of our great allies” and joked that there are a lot of Italian Americans and “they like Trump and they voted for Trump.” 3:30pm- Rich shows off a Zeoli Army action figure that was made for him years ago—although, his daughter ripped the head off. Plus, listener Minnie reveals an action figure of Matt—complete with McDonald's and Coca Cola as accessories. 3:40pm- United States District Court Judge James Boasberg has found “probable cause” to hold several Trump Administration officials in criminal contempt over their removal of dangerous migrants who entered the U.S. illegally. Weekday afternoons on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Rich Zeoli gives the expert analysis and humorous take that we need in this crazy political climate. Along with Executive Producer Matt DeSantis and Justin Otero, the Zeoli show is the next generation of talk radio and you can be a part of it weekday afternoons 3-7pm.