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On today’s show: There is mounting concern about Pete Hegseth’s nomination for secretary of defense after the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer dropped more bombshell allegations about the former Fox News host. Here’s everything we know. Karen DeYoung with the Washington Post explains why the U.S. is closely watching South Korea’s political chaos. And one country’s sweeping plan to stop kids from using social media — will it work? Plus, the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, the final outstanding House race is called for Democrats, and a tool to get rid of the jingle you can’t stop humming. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.
Following the killing of 6 hostages held by Hamas, protests pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring the hostages' home continued this week in Israel. As the Israel-Hamas conflict approaches the one-year mark, talks to return the hostages have stalled, as has progress on a cease-fire deal. Then, Russian forces began a counter-offensive against Ukraine in the southern region of Kursk, while Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow. Plus, a look at the foreign policy positions taken by each of the US presidential candidates in Tuesday night's debate. Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Prashant Rao join the Council's Ivo Daalder to discuss the latest on these issues.
Did you know that less than 2% of women ever build a business to seven figures or beyond in annual revenue? Get ready to be inspired! Karen DeYoung, who owns DeYoung Consulting Services based out of Minneapolis, joins me to share her business journey building a SEVEN figure consulting firm. I had the honor of coaching Karen DeYoung for three years from 2017 to 2019 and helping her grow from six figures to multi-six figures. When we first met, she was only working with contractors and I remember her taking that big step of hiring her first full time consultant. Karen and I both hope that her story of steady growth inspires other women, including other black women, to consider the possbiilties of what they might create.
The conflict in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with the Biden administration's worst fears materializing in the aftermath of Israel's military operation in Rafah. As civilian casualties mount and humanitarian aid dwindles, the prospects for a lasting peace seem increasingly distant. The situation on the ground has become dire, with over a million displaced Gazans struggling to survive amidst rubble and devastation. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Israeli leadership have escalated, further complicating efforts to bring about a resolution to the crisis. Karen DeYoung from The Washington Post joins to give the latest on what is happening in the Middle East.
Dive into Monday’s headlines with Boyd Matheson! Boyd talks about the problems with deifying politics and politicizing faith, as well as the concept of the economics of goodness. Karen DeYoung joins to give an update about what is happening in the Middle East concerning the fallout of the ceasefire deal. Scott Lincicome talks about having a subsidized economy and what the government is spending money on. Learn how student debt forgiveness has lended a hand in the federal budget deficit with Emma Camp and More!
Voters in 27 countries of the European Union took to the polls last week to elect the next European Parliament. While the far-right parties made major gains in France, Germany, and Italy, the centrists held on for a clear victory. How will these results impact the EU and its member states? Meanwhile, Italy hosts the G7 Summit this week as leaders come together to discuss issues such as Ukraine, Gaza, and immigration. Plus, the latest news on a ceasefire plan for Gaza. Karen DeYoung, Matt Kaminski, and Stefan Kornelius join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these stories.
After months of vetoes from the U.S - and a few more from Russia and China - the United Nations has finally passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The resolutions took significant compromise and the U.S. abstaining from the vote to go through,. Not everyone was happy with the result. Palestinian leaders and supporters have admonished the UN for allowing the term 'permanent ceasefire' to be removed from the resolution and Netanyahu has expressed feeling betrayed by President Biden. According to the Israeli Prime Minister, America's failure to veto this ceasefire supports Hamas' efforts against Israel. Karen DeYoung from The Post joins the show to dig into the effects of the growing rift between President Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Join Boyd Matheson for a deeper look at Wednesdays biggest news! Hear about former President Obamas renewed roll in President Bidens reelection from NewsNations Kellie Meyer. Karen DeYoung dissects the possibly fraying relationship between Israels Prime Minister and President Biden. Leon Aron lays out what we know about ISIS-K and their alleged attack on Russia. Senate-hopeful Carolyn Phippen joins Boyd in the studio to talk about her campaign and more!
The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has strengthened Putin's impunity. With the death toll nearing 30,000, the WHO warns that the Gaza Strip is now a “death zone.” Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes expand in the region as a new cease-fire deal is underway. World leaders and defense officials met in Munich last week, exposing concerns over the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and Kyiv's ability to win the war. The Council's Ivo Daalder hosts World Review with Deborah Amos, Karen DeYoung, and Steve Erlanger for a discussion on these issues.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel during a trip across the Middle East, in an effort to reduce tensions in the region. Meanwhile, groups backed by Iran have escalated attacks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and on international ships in the Red Sea. Plus, how Taiwan's upcoming election could shake up U.S.-China relations even more. Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Prashant Rao join World Review with Ivo Daalder to examine these issues.
Israel and Hamas are closer to a potential hostage deal. In exchange for hostages, Israel would release women and children from Israeli prisons and increase humanitarian aid going into Gaza. Karen DeYoung from the Washington Post gives the latest details on the deal.
A widening conflict looms over the Middle East, with clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border and air strikes in Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank. The US has placed its forces on high alert, and the EU is calling for increased security amid concerns over a rise in antisemitic attacks. What could a potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas war mean for the region and Washington? The Council's Ivo Daalder discusses these issues with Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Giles Whittell on World Review.
Washington Post associate editor and senior national security correspondent Karen DeYoung is Joe's guest on today's SPX podcast. DeYoung, who has been with the Post for nearly 50 years, grew up in St. Petersburg, and wrote for the St. Petersburg Times in the early 1970s. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses her many years as a foreign correspondent, her encounters with global heads of state and her love of travel – along with her thoughts on the role of the journalist in today's society, objectivity vs. subjectivity, and what it's like to have Jeff Bezos for a boss (Bezos purchased the Post in 2013).
The headlines have been optimistic about the Middle East of late as the US has begun negotiations to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. But we are still far from a deal and several challenges lie ahead. Karen DeYoung from the Washington Post breaks down what the US hopes to accomplish and the heavy hurdles the administration has to overcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, President Zelenskyy stopped in Europe, Saudi Arabia, and at the G7 summit in Japan to keep crucial support flowing to Ukraine. Plus, the G7 stepped up efforts to support the Global South and counter China's growing influence in the region. Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes the geopolitical significance with Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.
Is the United States engaged in a proxy war with Russia because of our involvement in Ukraine? It's a tough question and has sparked a debate following the Discord leak of classified documents showing how deeply we're involved in the war. Karen DeYoung from the Washington Post breaks down the intellectual debate over the definition of a proxy war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss 2022's biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war and its impact on global markets to the faltering of authoritarian rule and the unexpected revival of the West, they reflect on a tumultuous year and what 2023 might hold.
Karen DeYoung, Steve Erlanger, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss 2022's biggest stories in their eyes. From the Ukraine-Russia war and its impact on global markets to the faltering of authoritarian rule and the unexpected revival of the West, they reflect on a tumultuous year and what 2023 might hold.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has transformed Europe's relations with Moscow and with Eastern Europe, as exemplified by the EU's energy diversification and transformation of its foreign and security policies. The war has also laid bare Europe's flaws, including its assumptions about the transition to liberal democracy following the Cold War and delusions about Putin's worldviews. Rosa Balfour, director of Carnegie Europe, is joined by Thomas de Waal to unpack the current state of play, lessons to be learned from the past, and the future of relations between Brussels, Moscow, and Kyiv. A senior fellow at Carnegie Europe and an expert in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region, Tom was formerly a journalist with the BBC, the Economist, and the Moscow Times.Rosa Balfour (March 8, 2022). What Russia's War in Ukraine Means for Europe. Carnegie Europe .Serhii Plokhy (2015). The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine. Basic Books. Thomas Carothers. (January 2022). The End of the Transition Paradigm. Journal of Democracy. Shane Harris, Karen DeYoung, Isabelle Khurshudyan, Ashley Parker and Liz Sly (August 16, 2022). Road to War: U.S. Struggled to Convince Allies, and Zelensky, of Risk of Invasion. The Washington Post. Gwendolyn Sasse (September 13, 2022). Russia's War in Ukraine: A Turning Point? Carnegie Europe
What we know about the often clandestine operation of how countries trade prisoners, and what that means for WNBA star Brittney Griner. And Jason Rezaian weighs the U.S. response to hostage-taking by hostile governments. Read more:With the sentencing of Brittney Griner last week, the clock started ticking on potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to secure the release of the WNBA star and another American, security consultant Paul Whelan. But how do prisoner swaps actually work? What are the considerations both countries have to weigh before agreeing? And what happens after a deal is made? Senior national security correspondent Karen DeYoung breaks down the ins and outs of prisoner swaps. Also, Post Opinions writer Jason Rezaian – who was released as part of a prisoner swap after spending 544 days in an Iranian prison – talks about the growing problem of Americans being taken hostage by hostile governments and what to expect in the Griner case. “I'm asked often if I'm for or against these kinds of exchanges,” he said. “My answer is, that's not the right question. The right question is … ‘What are we doing to deter hostage-taking in the first place?'”
Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss Boris Johnson's historic resignation. Then, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong marks the 25th anniversary under Beijing's rule. Plus, back from Europe, President Biden will travel to the Middle East next week, making stops in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia in hopes of rebuilding relations in the region. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Now that Finland and Sweden have applied for NATO membership, breaking decades of non-alignment, Karen DeYoung, Gideon Rachman, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo to discuss what happens next and why Putin claims he's ok with their membership. Then, previewing Biden's first Asia trip and why countries are threatening to boycott the Summit of the Americas next month. Like this episode? Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Karen DeYoung, Washington Post associate editor and senior national security correspondent, talks about the latest in Afghanistan, including girls' education and the economic impact of frozen bank assets.
It's been 8 months since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. Why hasn't the Taliban government allowed girls to return to the classroom, as they said they would? On Today's Show:Karen DeYoung, Washington Post associate editor and senior national security correspondent, talks about the latest in Afghanistan with girls' education and the economic impact of the country's frozen bank assets.
It's been difficult for many countries in the world to cut ties with Russia, even with all of the heartbreaking news coming out of Ukraine. But are the U.S. and other Western nations closer to isolating and weakening Russia than we think? The Washington Post's Karen DeYoung takes us behind the scenes as diplomats refocus and reformat their plans when it comes to economic cooperation with each other and countering Russia together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Erlanger, Karen DeYoung, and Ed Luce join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss Russia's attacks on Ukraine as negotiations between both sides continue. They examine whether a peace deal is possible, the West's endgame on Russia, and what a historic diplomatic summit between Arab, Israeli, and American officials in Israel tells us about geopolitics and the Iran deal. Prefer to watch the show instead? https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/events/world-review-apr-1 Episode Note: In explaining how some Russian troops might see a difference between fighting Ukrainians, who Vladimir Putin has referred to as “brothers,” and fighting Chechens, guest Steven Erlanger used a slang, offensive term, which he regrets. He meant no offense.
Steve Erlanger, Karen DeYoung, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo to explain the latest news from Ukraine. They'll look at the West's sanctions, how key global actors—and the Russian people—see the conflict, why Putin's ambitions put more countries at risk, and what the invasion means long-term for Western unity, NATO, and geopolitics. Prefer to watch the show instead? Visit www.thechicagocouncil.org/worldreview Featuring: Karen DeYoung - Associate Editor and Senior National Security Correspondent, The Washington Post Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times Gideon Rachman - Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, Financial Times Ivo H. Daalder - President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Don't forget to leave a review!
Looking for quick, smart takes on top global affairs news stories each week? This week we're introducing you to a new podcast from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, World Review with Ivo Daalder. In this episode, Karen DeYoung, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo to dive into the latest on Ukraine, from war prep to efforts at diplomacy. Then, they unpack the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi during an American raid, look at the Xi-Putin meeting at the Beijing Olympics, and answer the question everyone following “partygate” is asking: is Boris Johnson finally toast? New episodes air every Friday afternoon. If you like the show, subscribe & leave a review. We'll be back next week with a new episode of Deep Dish!
Karen DeYoung, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell join Ivo to dive into the latest on Ukraine, from war prep to efforts at diplomacy. Then, unpacking the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi during an American raid, takeaways from the Xi-Putin meeting at the Beijing Olympics, and how to answer the question everyone following “partygate” is asking: is Boris Johnson finally toast? Prefer to watch the show instead? Visit www.thechicagocouncil.org/worldreview. Featuring: Karen DeYoung - Associate Editor, The Washington Post Peter Spiegel - US Managing Editor, Financial Times Giles Whittell - World Affairs Editor, Tortoise Media Ivo H. Daalder - President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Aid workers and diplomats are pleading with The Biden Administration to ease up on sanctions and get more money flowing to Afghanistan, as millions are faced with hunger and poverty. Washington Post senior national security reporter Karen DeYoung talks with Boyd about what is delaying the aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When he retired from the military in the early 1990s, the former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell was one of the most trusted and admired leaders in the country. But by the time he died on October 18, 2021, the role he played in selling the Iraq War to the American public had severely tarnished his reputation. Powell's biographer Karen DeYoung, a top editor at The Washington Post newspaper, tells host Steve Clemons that Powell regretted his role in the war but never admitted that he peddled lies in his infamous speech to the United Nations in February 2003.
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, died Monday. We reflect on his career and legacy with Karen DeYoung, author of Soldier: The Life of Colin Powell, and the senior national security correspondent for The Washington Post.
The legacy of Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state, is complicated — by his role in the Iraq war, by the evolution of the Republican Party and by how he lived his life after public office.Read more:Former secretary of state Colin Powell died Monday of complications from covid-19. His long career in the public eye — as a decorated military officer and statesman — was marked by choices he made leading up to the Iraq War. But Powell's life is also characterized by a shift away from the Republican Party, and his adherence to the old guard of American conservatism. The Post's Karen DeYoung, who wrote a biography of Powell, reflects on Powell's life and the complex lessons of his legacy. If you value the journalism you hear in this podcast, please subscribe to The Washington Post. We have a deal for our listeners — one year of unlimited access to everything The Post publishes, for just $29. To sign up, go to washingtonpost.com/subscribe.
Watching the chaotic end of America's longest war, we've been thinking a lot about the terrorist attack that set it in motion. We interviewed colleagues who covered 9/11 to try to make sense of how that day changed the country and the world.Read more:“Where were you on September 11th?” Most Americans over a certain age have a 9/11 story — of the moment they heard the news of the terrorist attacks, or of anxiously calling family members to make sure they were okay. In the 20 years since the attacks, that day for some may feel like a slowly fading memory. But the direct consequences of that Tuesday in 2001 are still playing out in the news in front of us every day.Today on Post Reports, we're telling the story of 9/11 through the eyes of our newsroom. We spoke with Post colleagues who covered it — from senior editors, to reporters at the Pentagon, to an intern.“It changed everyone's lives,” says Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, who was covering Congress that day, “not only in terms of those who lost people that they cared about that day, but what it meant for the commitment of our military and what it meant for people living in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Middle East.”As the Afghanistan war comes to a harrowing close, we look at how the 9/11 terrorist attacks shaped our world and how the consequences of that day are still with us. This story was produced by Ariel Plotnick and Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Maggie Penman, Renita Jablonski and Martine Powers.It was scored and mixed by Ted Muldoon, who wrote original music for this show. Reena Flores and Rennie Svirnovskiy were also a huge help with this story.In this story, you'll hear the voices of Leonard Downie, Arthur Santana, Juliet Eilperin, Valerie Strauss, Amy Goldstein, Amy Argetsinger, Marc Fisher, Katie Shaver, Karen DeYoung, Mike Allen, Rosalind S. Helderman, Chuck Lane, Debbi Wilgoren and Matt Vita. Thank you to WTOP News for sharing its 9/11 archive.We talked to so many people for this story who helped shape our understanding of that day, including Tracy Grant, Freddy Kunkle, Dana Milbank, Ellen Nakashima, Ann Gerhart and Dudley Brooks. And a big thank-you to Joe Heim, who pitched this idea to our show.The Post has many other stories reflecting on the anniversary of 9/11 and how our country has changed 20 years later.Listen to “America's Song,” a special podcast series from The Post about how a singing police officer comforted a grieving nation after 9/11 — and why the moment couldn't last.9/11 was a test. Carlos Lozada writes that the books of the past two decades show how America failed.
What President Biden did — and didn't do — in his first hundred days in office. And, the United States takes cautious steps toward rejoining the Iran nuclear deal.Read more:As President Biden nears 100 days in office, he can say he made good on his promise to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts. But White House reporter Cleve Wootson explains that other issues, such as immigration, haven’t been so easy for him to address.This week, Iran and the United States engage in another round of indirect negotiations to get the United States back in the Iran nuclear deal. Both countries say they want in, so what’s the holdup? National security reporter Karen DeYoung explains.If you value the journalism you hear in this podcast, please subscribe to The Washington Post. We have a deal for our listeners: one year of unlimited access to everything The Post publishes for just $29. To sign up, go to postreports.com/offer.
The U.S. intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is finally released. And, how Donald Trump took a wrecking ball to U.S. relations in the Mideast, and whether President Biden will be able to recalibrate foreign policy in the region.Read more:The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, approved the operation that led to the death of Washington Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi. National security reporter Karen DeYoung explains what we know from the long-awaited intelligence report. Foreign affairs columnist Ishaan Tharoor discusses the Mideast problems piling up for Biden, and whether the new administration will be able to accomplish its ambitious agenda in the region. “After four years of what's been perceived as kind of wrecking-ball diplomacy by Trump when it comes to the Middle East, it's a pretty thorny set of challenges that await President Biden, having to both think through what these challenges mean for his American interests, but also having to undo some of the work that Trump did,” Tharoor says.The pandemic has been dragging on for almost a year now, and we want to hear from listeners about how you’re coping. Record a voice memo telling us who you are, where you live and what you’ve been doing in the last year to find joy. Send it to postreports@washpost.com.
In its final days of power, the Trump administration is making last minute policy changes on the environment, foreign policy and national security. How will these moves influence the first weeks of the Biden administration? Karen DeYoung and Leon Panetta join Meghna Chakrabarti.
In this thank you bonus episode, some CARES Act updates, including a debunking of a rumor that the CARES Act was written before the crisis, a list of the greedy Senators who used their behind-closed-doors Congressional COVID-19 briefing’s to hit the jackpot on the stock market, and the reason why Boeing hasn’t yet claimed their $17 billion CARES Act gift. Jen then thanks all the producers who make this podcast possible Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Articles/Documents Article: EXCLUSIVE: In court filing, FBI accidentally reveals name of Saudi official suspected of directing support for 9/11 hijackers By Michael Isikoff, Yahoo News, May 12, 2020 Article: Sen. Kelly Loeffler Has Sold Nearly All Her Stock. Here’s What She Still Owns. By Ed Lin, Barron's, May 8, 2020 Article: Partly false claim: CARES Act bill introduced in January 2019, hinting at coronavirus conspiracy Reuters, May 7, 2020 Article: From a Miami condo to the Venezuelan coast, how a plan to 'capture' Maduro went rogue By Anthony Faiola, Karen DeYoung and Ana Vanessa Herrero, The Washington Post, May 6, 2020 Article: Behind the rogue and botched attack to kidnap Venezuela's Maduro By Hollie McKay, Fox News, May 5, 2020 Article: Pentagon, Treasury Have $17 Billion Stimulus Money to Lend, But There’s Little Interest By Doug Cameron, The Wall Street Journal, May 3, 2020 Article: Stock Trades After Coronavirus Briefing Complicate Loeffler's Reelection Bid By Claudia Grisales, npr, April 13, 2020 Article: Georgia senator bought stock in personal protective equipment maker amid coronavirus crisis: report By Justine Coleman, The Hill, April 7, 2020 Article: Burr Invites Ethics Probe of Stock Sales After Virus Updates By David Kocieniewski, Bloomberg, March 20, 2020 Article: Burr, Senate Colleagues Sold Stock After Coronavirus Briefings By James V. Grimaldi and Andrea Fuller, The Wall Street Journal, March 20, 2020 Article: Senator Richard Burr Sold a Fortune in Stocks as G.O.P. Played Down Coronavirus Threat By Eric Lipton and Nicholas Fandos, The New York Times, March 19, 2020 Additional Resources YouTube Video: Nuclear Hotseat 462 – NM Nuke Garbage Dump Approved by NRC Behind Covid Smokescreen 5-2-2020, Libbe HaLevy, UCYTV, Nuclear Hotseat Podcast Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)
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Where do a president’s powers begin and end when it comes to issuing a strike to kill? Can presidents decide how much force to use against an adversary? National security correspondent Karen DeYoung breaks down the administration’s decisions in Iran.
Brady Dennis examines the effect of climate change on Canadian islands. Karen DeYoung clarifies the complicated U.S.-Turkey relationship. Maura Judkis on a cradle of outlandish Halloween costumes. And Tracy Grant celebrates D.C.’s World Series win.
“Sicherheitshalber” ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. Aus aktuellem Anlass erörtern Thomas Wiegold, Ulrike Franke, Frank Sauer und Carlo Masala in Folge 18 zuerst die türkischen Militäroperationen im Norden Syriens. Als zweites Thema diskutieren die vier Podcaster vor dem Hintergrund eines neuen Positionspapiers des Heeres die Rolle der Künstlichen Intelligenz im Militär. Am Ende steht wie immer der “Sicherheitshinweis”, der kurze Fingerzeig auf aktuelle, sicherheitspolitisch einschlägige Themen und Entwicklungen - diesmal zu bald womöglich täuschend echten Deepfakes, chinesischen Polizisten in Serbien, Spannungen vor Zypern und AKKs Plänen zum Erreichen des NATO 2%-Ziel. Thema #1: Türkei in Syrien: 00:01:59 Thema #2: KI im Militär: 00:40:08 Sicherheitshinweise: 01:09:34 Unser Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.de/sicherheitshalbershop/ Erwähnte und weiterführende Literatur: Thema 1 - Türkische Offensive in Nord-Syrien Paul-Anton Krüger und Christiane Schlötzer, “Inshallah werden wir siegen”, SZ, 11.10.2019, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/tuerkei-syrien-erdogan-1.4634912 Christiane Schlötzer, Der Krieg erreicht auch die Türkei, SZ, 12./13.10.2019, https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/tuerkei-syrien-erdogan-1.4636730 Raniah Salloum, Der Verrat, Spiegel, 8.10.19 https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/syrien-wie-die-kurden-miliz-sdf-wurde-von-donald-trump-verraten-a-1290482.html Karen DeYoung, Kareem Fahim, Furor over pulling troops, Washington Post, 8.10.19 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/turkey-rejectstrumps-threats-amid-conflicting-us-signals-over-syria-offensive/2019/10/08/a86d3096-e93a-11e9-a329-7378fbfa1b63_story.html Laura Pitel/Chloe Cornish/Henry Foy/Demetri Sevastopulo, Turkey launches offensive in Syria, FT, 10.10.19 https://www.ft.com/content/89aa1394-ea5d-11e9-85f4-d00e5018f061 Kurds say 785 Isis affiliates have escaped camp after Turkish shelling, Guardian, 13.10.19, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/13/kurds-say-785-isis-affiliates-have-escaped-camp-after-turkish-shelling Thema 2 - Künstliche Intelligenz im Militär Amt für Heeresentwicklung der Bundeswehr: Künstliche Intelligenz in den Landstreitkräften, Positionspapier, August 2019, https://bit.ly/2IKoVEQ Augengeradeaus! Merkposten: Das Deutsche Heer und der Einsatz Künstlicher Intelligenz auf dem Gefechtsfeld, 12.10.2019, https://augengeradeaus.net/2019/10/merkposten-das-deutsche-heer-und-der-einsatz-kuenstlicher-intelligenz-auf-dem-gefechtsfeld/ Ulrike Franke, Harnessing Artificial Intelligence, ECFR, Juni 2019, https://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/harnessing_artificial_intelligence Ulrike Franke/Paola Sartori/Machine Politics, Europe and the AI revolution, ECFR Juli 2019, https://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/machine_politics_europe_and_the_ai_revolution Französische Militär-KI Strategie: https://www.defense.gouv.fr/salle-de-presse/communiques/communiques-du-ministere-des-armees/communique_publication-du-rapport-du-ministere-des-armees-sur-l-intelligence-artificielle … und Rikes Analyse & Übersetzung auf Twitter https://twitter.com/RikeFranke/status/1174619507786227713 Sicherheitshinweise Frank: Deepfakes? Veronika Szentpetery-Kessler, “Deepfakes werden perfekt sein”, Technology Review, 10.10.19, https://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Deepfakes-werden-perfekt-sein-4549265.html Rike: Chinesische Polizei in Belgrad Chinese police officers join Serbian colleagues on the beat in Belgrade, 23.9.19, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-serbia-china-patrols-idUSKBN1W81B0 Carlo: Spannungen vor der Küste Zyperns APNews, France joins Cyprus for naval maneuvers amid gas dispute, 12.10.19, https://www.apnews.com/a7bbf574961e45aa97461d8518fd553f Thomas: AKK 2%-Ziel Thomas Wiegold, AKK und die zwei Prozent, Augen geradeaus!, 13.10.19, https://augengeradeaus.net/2019/10/dokumentation-akk-und-die-zwei-prozent/
We're changing up the format a bit and making the thank you's a separate episode. In this thank you segment that compliments CD201: WTF is the Federal Reserve?, Jen gives you an update on some matters of war and thanks all of the wonderful souls who supported the podcast during the production hiatus. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD195: Yemen CD191: The Democracies of Elliott Abrams CD190: A Coup for Capitalism Articles/Documents Article: Fears of military conflict between Venezuela and Colombia as tensions over Maduro government escalate by Karen DeYoung, Washington Post, September 15, 2019. Article: Saudi Arabia oil output takes major hit after apparent drone attacks claimed by Yemen rebels by Kareem Fahim and Steven Mufson, Washington Post, September 14, 2019. Article: John Bolton’s turbulent tenure comes to a Trumpian end by Karen DeYoung, Josh Dawsey and John Hudson, Washington Post, September 10, 2019. Article: Here's How Much the Democratic Party Charges To Be On Each House Committee by Ryan Grim and Aida Chavez, The Intercept, September 3, 2019. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations ______________________________________________________ Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)
Karen DeYoung explains the collapse of U.S. peace talks in Afghanistan. Rachael Bade on the implications of an impeachment probe. And Anthony Faiola describes the human toll and destruction of Hurricane Dorian.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks to The Post’s Annie Linskey after her apology for claims of Native American heritage. Plus, Karen DeYoung on the Trump administration’s approach to peace in Afghanistan. And just how many pets do Americans have?
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Planning for the future is tricky. We don’t know what the future holds, where your business is going to go, or what opportunities will present themselves. This is a great way to start - first by reflecting back, then looking forward in your business, to envision how you foresee 2019 playing out. We're one week out from BizChix Live, and it’s time to start planning for next year. This is episode will get you focused on the CEO level work you need to be doing to reflect and plan for the coming year. You can follow along with your free downloadable worksheet as I guide you through the steps to get started with your 2019 plan. Step 1: Reflect on your business. Step 2: Reflect on your schedule. Step 3: Decide on some changes for 2019. Step 4: Look at 2019 globally. Step 5: Do some goal setting. It’s time to start creating a year that you want to live. Take this chance to design the business that is best for you. Remember, running a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Every moment of your time does not have to be filled with work. You can take time off to do something to refresh yourself. I believe 2019 can be our best year yet together, so get planning! Get our Free Worksheet on Planning for 2019! Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: Kolbe Assessment Other Links Mentioned: Stages of Small Business - The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework PDF Download BizChix Episodes Mentioned: 288: Time Management for High Performers: How to Map Your Ideal Month, Ideal Week, Theme Days and Time Block 326: The Stages of Small Business – The BizChix Entrepreneur Growth Framework 320: Everyone's a Mess 338: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Karen DeYoung Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/342. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.
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Have limiting beliefs ever held you back from making progress in your business? Today you’re hearing a success story from Karen DeYoung, a BizChix community member who has overcome limiting beliefs and seen incredible results. Karen shares some secrets behind the longevity of her business, how her business has grown over the years, and what her growth mindset and opening her mind to possibilities had to do with it. We also discuss the challenges in taking her business from $100k to $400k and more, as well as why she decided to hire her first employee, after years of working with independent contractors. Karen also went from podcast listener to enrolling in my high-end mastermind. She talks about her experience and the benefits she has reaped in finding community and support from the other BizChix in her mastermind group. And if you’re a consultant or coach - Karen has some special advice for you. Karen DeYoung has been a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years! Karen is President and CEO of DeYoung Consulting Services, and works primarily with non-profit entities and government agencies to provide training, organizational development, evaluation and outreach services. Join the BizChix Community Connect With Karen DeYoung: Website - DeYoung Consulting Services Twitter Facebook Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: Kolbe Listen to Stacking Your Team Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/338. Subscribe to our sister podcast, Stacking Your Team, on your podcast app or listen at https://bizchix.com/category/team/.
This week on Bombshell, Alice Hunt Friend joins us to talk all things Africa and civ-mil. We dive into U.S. operations in Niger and the Kenyan elections reboot. Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping get new mandates while preparing for the president’s big trip to Asia, along with the rest of us. And we all wait for the fallout from the Mueller indictments. Produced by Tre Hester Music: Lovira, All Things Considered Episode Reading: Alice Hunt Friend, "What Does Niger Have to Do with the AUMF?" Center for Strategic and International Studies Alice Hunt Friend, "Trump wrongly ignores Africa," The Hill Greg Jaffe and Karen DeYoung, "Amid Niger ambush chaos, the White House first thought several Americans were missing," Washington Post Thomas E. Ricks, "An Old Colonel Looks at General Kelly," Foreign Policy Loren DeJonge Schulman, "The Necessity of Questioning the Military," The Atlantic David Dollar, "Reading the tea leaves of China's 19th Party Congress," Brookings Institution Simon Denyer, "China's leader elevated to the level of Mao in Communist pantheon," Washington Post Robert Burns, "Pentagon Chief Says North Korea Engages in 'Outlaw' Behavior," NBC News Vikram Singh and Lindsey Ford, "China Is Looking Forward to Trump's Truancy at the East Asia Summit," Foreign Policy Daniel Kliman and Zack Cooper, "Washington Has a Bad Case of China ADHD," Foreign Policy Mike Duncan, The Storm Before the Storm Tour Dates Erik Pedersen, "'The Alienist' Premiere Date & Trailer: Bruhl, Evans, Fanning & TNT Trek Back to 1890s New York," Deadline
This week on Bombshell, Alice Hunt Friend joins us to talk all things Africa and civ-mil. We dive into U.S. operations in Niger and the Kenyan elections reboot. Shinzo Abe and Xi Jinping get new mandates while preparing for the president’s big trip to Asia, along with the rest of us. And we all wait for the fallout from the Mueller indictments. Produced by Tre Hester Music: Lovira, All Things Considered Episode Reading: Alice Hunt Friend, "What Does Niger Have to Do with the AUMF?" Center for Strategic and International Studies Alice Hunt Friend, "Trump wrongly ignores Africa," The Hill Greg Jaffe and Karen DeYoung, "Amid Niger ambush chaos, the White House first thought several Americans were missing," Washington Post Thomas E. Ricks, "An Old Colonel Looks at General Kelly," Foreign Policy Loren DeJonge Schulman, "The Necessity of Questioning the Military," The Atlantic David Dollar, "Reading the tea leaves of China's 19th Party Congress," Brookings Institution Simon Denyer, "China's leader elevated to the level of Mao in Communist pantheon," Washington Post Robert Burns, "Pentagon Chief Says North Korea Engages in 'Outlaw' Behavior," NBC News Vikram Singh and Lindsey Ford, "China Is Looking Forward to Trump's Truancy at the East Asia Summit," Foreign Policy Daniel Kliman and Zack Cooper, "Washington Has a Bad Case of China ADHD," Foreign Policy Mike Duncan, The Storm Before the Storm Tour Dates Erik Pedersen, "'The Alienist' Premiere Date & Trailer: Bruhl, Evans, Fanning & TNT Trek Back to 1890s New York," Deadline
Susan Hennessey of Lawfare and Rational Security fame joins Radha and Erin to wade through recertifying the Iran deal, social media shenanigans in the Persian Gulf, and whither the new Russia sanctions. Also on tap: all the leaks! and how we forgot about our $1 billion in foreign loans. Radha swoons over a baby hippo and Erin begs Loren to return so we can talk about Jon and Sansa. Reading: Peter Baker, “Trump Recertifies Iran Nuclear Deal, But Only Reluctantly,” The New York Times. Monika Nalepa, “The attack on Poland’s judicial independence goes deeper than you may think. Here are 5 things to know,” The Monkey Cage. M. Taylor Fravel, “Danger at Dolam,” The Indian Express. Barkha Dutt, “Could a war break out between India and China — again?” The Washington Post. Mark Champion and Marek Strzelecki, “When Trump Goes Abroad, Radical Change Follows in His Footsteps,” Bloomberg. Jana Winter, Robbie Gramer, and Dan De Luce, “Trump Assigns White House Team to Target Iran Nuclear Deal, Sidelining State Department,” Foreign Policy. Robert Windrem and William Arkin, “Who Planted the Fake News at Center of Qatar Crisis?” NBC News. Karen DeYoung and Ellen Nakashima, “UAE orchestrated hacking of Qatari government sites, sparking regional upheaval, according to U.S. intelligence officials,” The Washington Post. “While Fighting the Odds, Fiona the Hippo Becomes a Social Media Star,” NPR.
Susan Hennessey of Lawfare and Rational Security fame joins Radha and Erin to wade through recertifying the Iran deal, social media shenanigans in the Persian Gulf, and whither the new Russia sanctions. Also on tap: all the leaks! and how we forgot about our $1 billion in foreign loans. Radha swoons over a baby hippo and Erin begs Loren to return so we can talk about Jon and Sansa. Reading: Peter Baker, “Trump Recertifies Iran Nuclear Deal, But Only Reluctantly,” The New York Times. Monika Nalepa, “The attack on Poland’s judicial independence goes deeper than you may think. Here are 5 things to know,” The Monkey Cage. M. Taylor Fravel, “Danger at Dolam,” The Indian Express. Barkha Dutt, “Could a war break out between India and China — again?” The Washington Post. Mark Champion and Marek Strzelecki, “When Trump Goes Abroad, Radical Change Follows in His Footsteps,” Bloomberg. Jana Winter, Robbie Gramer, and Dan De Luce, “Trump Assigns White House Team to Target Iran Nuclear Deal, Sidelining State Department,” Foreign Policy. Robert Windrem and William Arkin, “Who Planted the Fake News at Center of Qatar Crisis?” NBC News. Karen DeYoung and Ellen Nakashima, “UAE orchestrated hacking of Qatari government sites, sparking regional upheaval, according to U.S. intelligence officials,” The Washington Post. “While Fighting the Odds, Fiona the Hippo Becomes a Social Media Star,” NPR.
Will Trump's policy toward Cuba undo the Obama administration's efforts to normalize relations? What's at stake? Karen DeYoung answers those questions. Plus, the history of U.S-Cuba relations and Obama's special assistant on U.S-Cuba negotiations.
This week we go it alone to focus on your questions! We force Radha and Loren to actually define their true loves of process and staffing, all while drinking delicious white sangria. Plus, what’s a wonk? Then we dig into the president’s whirlwind trip, upcoming U.K. elections and Erin and Radha's obsession with measurement error, how to make decisions on major international agreements after a Frenchman shakes your hand too hard, and whether the world is really as zero-sum as reality TV. Reading: The Role and Purpose of the National Security Advisor, Steve Hadley, Texas A&M What Did Trump Accomplish on His First Foreign Trip?, Eliot Cohen, The Atlantic The U.K. Snap Election Is Riskier Than It Seems, Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight Are the UK Polls Skewed, Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight Trump abdicates US leadership on climate change, Ernie Moniz, The Boston Globe Paris decision underscores the visceral expression of Trump’s worldview, Dan Balz, The Washington Post Trump Hands the Chinese a Gift: The Chance for Global Leadership, David Sanger and Jane Perlez, The New York Times America First Doesn’t Mean America Alone, HR McMaster & Gary Cohn, The Wall Street Journal The most extraordinary op-ed of 2017, Dan Drezner, The Washington Post Trump administration moves to return Russian compounds in Maryland and New York, Karen DeYoung and Adam Entous, The Washington Post Justin Trudeau Met Emmanuel Macron, Making Bromantic Dreams Come True, Jerry Portwood, Rolling Stone I Took A Military Vet to Brad Pitt's Bad Anti-War Movie. He liked itGreg Jaffe, The Washington Post Oh Thank God, ‘Wonder Woman’ Is Good, Rebecca Pahle, Pajiba Music: "Jennifer Lawrence," by Future Teens; Produced by Tré Hester
This week we go it alone to focus on your questions! We force Radha and Loren to actually define their true loves of process and staffing, all while drinking delicious white sangria. Plus, what’s a wonk? Then we dig into the president’s whirlwind trip, upcoming U.K. elections and Erin and Radha's obsession with measurement error, how to make decisions on major international agreements after a Frenchman shakes your hand too hard, and whether the world is really as zero-sum as reality TV. Reading: The Role and Purpose of the National Security Advisor, Steve Hadley, Texas A&M What Did Trump Accomplish on His First Foreign Trip?, Eliot Cohen, The Atlantic The U.K. Snap Election Is Riskier Than It Seems, Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight Are the UK Polls Skewed, Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight Trump abdicates US leadership on climate change, Ernie Moniz, The Boston Globe Paris decision underscores the visceral expression of Trump’s worldview, Dan Balz, The Washington Post Trump Hands the Chinese a Gift: The Chance for Global Leadership, David Sanger and Jane Perlez, The New York Times America First Doesn’t Mean America Alone, HR McMaster & Gary Cohn, The Wall Street Journal The most extraordinary op-ed of 2017, Dan Drezner, The Washington Post Trump administration moves to return Russian compounds in Maryland and New York, Karen DeYoung and Adam Entous, The Washington Post Justin Trudeau Met Emmanuel Macron, Making Bromantic Dreams Come True, Jerry Portwood, Rolling Stone I Took A Military Vet to Brad Pitt's Bad Anti-War Movie. He liked itGreg Jaffe, The Washington Post Oh Thank God, ‘Wonder Woman’ Is Good, Rebecca Pahle, Pajiba Music: "Jennifer Lawrence," by Future Teens; Produced by Tré Hester
There are big questions facing the Trump administration about its approach to national security. On Monday, President Trump named Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster to be his new national security adviser. McMaster has been critical of how the Bush administration handled the first days of the Iraq war, and his views could lead to a change of tactic in the region. On this episode of Indivisible, hosts Kai Wright and the Economist's John Prideaux take calls from Trump voters on whether they still have confidence in the President’s ability to keep us safe at home -- and abroad. Karen DeYoung, senior national security correspondent for the Washington Post, will discuss the new national security advisor and the leaks coming out of the intelligence community. Plus, on this President's Day, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore will talk about President Trump’s role in American myth making and how the story of America’s founding mission has changed over time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
There are big questions facing the Trump administration about its approach to national security. On Monday, President Trump named Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster to be his new national security adviser. McMaster has been critical of how the Bush administration handled the first days of the Iraq war, and his views could lead to a change of tactic in the region. Just named General H.R. McMaster National Security Advisor. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 20, 2017 McMaster earned quick praise from Republicans, including Sen. John McCain, a harsh critic of Mr. Trump's performance so far. Lt Gen HR McMaster is outstanding choice for nat'l security advisor - man of genuine intellect, character & ability https://t.co/rYmJm00Xdf — John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 20, 2017 On this episode of Indivisible, hosts Kai Wright and the Economist's John Prideaux take calls from Trump voters on whether they still have confidence in the President’s ability to keep us safe at home -- and abroad. Karen DeYoung, senior national security correspondent for the Washington Post, will discuss the new national security adviser and the leaks coming out of the intelligence community. Plus, on this President's Day, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore will talk about President Trump’s role in American myth making and how the story of America’s founding mission has changed over time. Do you feel President Trump has a handle on America's national security? #IndivisibleRadio — WNYC (@WNYC) February 21, 2017 Here are some tweets from this episode: Indivisible Week 5: The Future of National Security Under Trump
Tom Kamber (@thomaskamber) is the founder and executive director of OATS, where he has helped over 20,000 senior citizens get online, built more than 30 free technology centers, created the seniorplanet.org digital community, and launched the Senior Planet Exploration Center—the country's first technology-themed community center for older adults. His work has been covered in major national media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, Univision, MSNBC, and the TODAY Show. Tom is active in shaping technology policy and serves on the City of New York's Broadband Task Force, and on the State of New York's Broadband Adoption Task Force. Tom teaches courses on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy at Columbia University and has published widely in academic journals on topics including housing policy, crime and geography, advertising strategy, broadband technology, and technology adoption by senior citizens. Prior to founding OATS, Tom worked as a tenant organizer working with low-income residents in Harlem and the South Bronx. He has a B.A. in Latin from Columbia College and a PhD in Political Science from the City University of New York. In this episode, we discussed: key challenges older adults face getting online. how OATS helps older adults use technology to stay engaged and enhance their overall quality of life. specific policy recommendations for ensuring older adults are both connected and actively using technology. Resources OATS Senior Planet This Chair Rocks by Ashton Applewhite SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard NEWS ROUNDUP Missy Ryan, Ellen Nakashima and Karen DeYoung of the Washington Post report that the Obama administration has announced sanctions against Russia for executing cyberattacks on American institutions, including the Democratic National Committee, and releasing sensitive material to the public, in an effort to sway the November presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. The sanctions include the shutting down of two Russian facilities in Maryland and on Long Island which U.S. officials believe were used to collect intelligence. President Obama also expelled 35 Russian agents believed to be involved in the hacks. The President also said the U.S. may undertake covert activity to undermine Russia. But the Kremlin has vigorously denied the hacks, with Russsian President Vladimir Putin calling President Obama's response "irresponsible diplomacy". Yet, Putin has said Russia will hold off on a tit-for-tat response and not expel U.S. agents working in Russia or close American facilities there, until they see how Trump will respond following the inauguration on January 20th. Camila Domonoske has the story for NPR. Here's the link to the DHS and FBI report on the Russian intrusion, which has been dubbed Grizzly Steppe. Andrew Kramer has a nice piece in the New York Times describing how Russians recruited hackers for its cyberwar against the United States. -- Ellen Nakashima also reported in the Washington Post that President Obama has signed a bill that would work to split U.S. Cybercommand from the National Security Administration in order to promote administrative efficiency. But the split can't happen unless it is approved by the defense secretary and the chair of the Joint Chiefs of staff, which may or may not happen under the Trump administration. -- House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to stop sit-ins by members of Congress on the House floor. Speaker Ryan introduced a rules package last week which would attempt to curtail live streaming on the house floor by imposing sanctions of $500 for the first livestreaming offense and $2,500 for each subsequent offense, with ethical citations also a possibility. Back in June, Democrats had live-streamed a sit-in on the House floor to protest Republicans' failure to introduce gun control legislation. The livestream was organized in response to the fact that Republican leaders had turned off tv cameras in the chamber, preventing the public from viewing the sit-in on C-Span.
8 AM - 1 - Texts on stuff; Britney looks like she got plastic surgery; An amazing Cher statistic. 2 - Washington Post's Karen DeYoung talks about her piece: "The foggy numbers of Obama's wars and non-wars". 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - Feds Divert MILLIONS To 'Slush Fund' That Fuels These Liberal Activist Groups.