Podcasts about Kazakhstan

The political freeze that has paralyzed lawmakers and shut down the federal government for 37 days might be thawing. Regardless, lawmakers remain at a stalemate while essential services face increasing strain. The Sekulow team discusses the ongoing challenges of reopening the federal government, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Mike Johnson leading their sides during the shutdown, the Trump Administration's response, the ACLJ's new case defending a student who had her "Jesus Club" banned, Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords – and much more.

Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Fox News Contributor and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the ongoing persecution of Christians in Africa and the genocide unfolding in Sudan, and Pompeo emphasized the importance of standing for essential American ideals globally like the freedom of religion. Pompeo also weighed in on President Trump's recent strikes against cartel drug boats in the Pacific, saying the President's aggressive actions are justified and necessary to protect American interests. Finally, Pompeo discussed the expansion of the Abraham Accords with the addition of Kazakhstan, and why he has hope that more countries could join the pact. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Kazakhstan’s historic admission into the Abraham Accords and the work that lead to this momentous occasion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on America in the MorningShutdown Flight Delays On a day when the Senate is hoping to vote later today on ending the government shutdown, today is the day that the FAA has ordered flights to be cut due to staffing shortages.  Yesterday, there were 200 canceled flights across the nation – today that number is expected to be above one thousand, with thousands more delayed.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that air traffic controllers and TSA agents received a zero paycheck for the second time since the government shutdown began, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking on Fox News, says the flight cutback is all about air safety.   Pelosi's Retirement After nearly 40 years on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Musk's Big Payday The world may soon have its first “Trillionaire.”  Joan Jones has the story of Elon Musk's payday approval granted by Tesla shareholders.   NFL Player's Suicide There is shock through the sports world after 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland took his own life after being involved in a police chase.  The story from correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh.   Senate Blocks Venezuela Measure The Senate has blocked a measure to limit military action by the Trump administration against Venezuela.   Hoagie Hurler Cleared Justice is served for a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal immigration agent in Washington.  The details from correspondent Jennifer King.     Latest On SNAP & Government Shutdown Senators appear closer to ending the government shutdown, now in its 38th day, as a vote is expected later today on a deal that could re-open the government, but it's far from certain enough Democrats are on board.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Virginia Teacher's Day In Court A jury awarded $10 million dollars in a civil case to a Virginia teacher who was shot by a first grade student in 2023.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Abagail Zwerner still has a bullet inside her chest from that shooting, and her legal team, speaking outside the courthouse, says her long ordeal is far from over – audio courtesy of Court TV.   Heritage Foundation Fallout The fallout continues surrounding the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation following an interview by Tucker Carlson with Nick Fuentes.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   SCOTUS On Passports The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to require the sex designation on US passports to align with a traveler's biological sex, a blow to transgender and non-binary Americans who have argued the policy is unconstitutional.   Trump's Drug Deal At the White House, President Trump unveiled a new deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound.  Lisa Dwyer reports.    New Member Of Abraham Accords The White House announced that Kazakhstan will agree to normalizing relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords, joining the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco who formalized relations with Israel during President Trump's first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking seriously about Marxism necessitates defining conservatism. Jessica Grose’s opinion piece “For Gen Z-ers, Work Is Now More Depressing Than Unemployment” at The New York Times. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Kazakhstan will become the latest nation to join the Abraham Accords.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice Hockey: Japan Routs Kazakhstan 6-0 in Opener of Women's Asia Championship

Pour cette nouvelle saison de "Pékin express" toujours animée par Stéphane Rotenberg, cap sur un territoire inédit pour la course : le Kazakhstan, neuvième plus grand pays du monde, qui mesure cinq fois la superficie de la France.

Time for heading off. It's the moment in the show when we take you travelling to locations you might always have wondered about. We love hearing about your adventures, so if you have one you'd like to share, please email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're going with Afternoons listener Frida Harper to Kazakhstan, Kyrgistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

VOV1 - Hợp tác giữa Mỹ và Trung Á đang bước sang giai đoạn mới khi cơ chế “Xê 5 cộng 1” - (C5+1) gồm Mỹ và 5 quốc gia khu vực gồm Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan và Uzbekistan kỷ niệm 10 năm hình thành.

Parce que… c'est l'épisode 0x656! Shameless plug 8 et 9 novembre 2025 - DEATHcon 17 au 20 novembre 2025 - European Cyber Week 25 et 26 février 2026 - SéQCure 2026 14 au 17 avril 2026 - Botconf 2026 28 et 29 avril 2026 - Cybereco Cyberconférence 2026 9 au 17 mai 2026 - NorthSec 2026 3 au 5 juin 2025 - SSTIC 2026 Description Ce podcast technique réunit Nicolas, l'animateur, avec Maxime Arquillière et Amaury-Jacques Garçon, deux analystes en cybermenace de sekoia., une société française spécialisée dans le renseignement sur les menaces informatiques (CTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence). Leur discussion porte sur une investigation approfondie d'une campagne de cyberespionnage sophistiquée baptisée “Double Tap”, probablement liée au groupe APT28 du renseignement militaire russe. Le contexte et la méthodologie Maxime et Amaury expliquent d'abord leur approche du travail de CTI, qui repose largement sur une veille continue des publications d'organismes spécialisés (CERT français, américains, canadiens) et de chercheurs en cybersécurité. Cette collecte systématique d'informations en source ouverte leur permet de modéliser les menaces et de créer des règles de détection, notamment des règles Yara pour identifier les fichiers malveillants. Leur équipe dispose de quatre spécialités : le tracking d'infrastructure, les règles de détection, le reverse engineering de malware, et l'analyse stratégique qui vise à comprendre les objectifs géopolitiques derrière les attaques étatiques. Cette approche multidimensionnelle permet une compréhension globale des cybermenaces. La découverte initiale L'investigation démarre à partir d'un article publié fin juillet 2024 par le CERT-UA (l'autorité ukrainienne de réponse aux incidents), qui documente des attaques ciblant régulièrement l'Ukraine. À partir de ces informations, l'équipe a créé des règles de détection, dont certaines volontairement plus souples pour capturer d'éventuelles variantes. Mi-octobre, une de ces règles Yara a détecté un document Word malveillant sur VirusTotal, une plateforme où sont analysés des millions de fichiers suspects. Ce document contenait une macro et semblait être issu du ministère des Affaires étrangères du Kazakhstan. Cette alerte a déclenché une investigation approfondie qui a permis de découvrir au total 18 documents similaires, dont une dizaine n'avaient jamais été publiés auparavant. L'analyse technique : la chaîne d'infection “Double Tap” Amaury détaille la sophistication technique de cette attaque. Les documents malveillants utilisent une technique de social engineering : ils apparaissent floutés ou déformés à l'ouverture, incitant la victime à cliquer sur “Activer les macros” pour les rendre lisibles. Cette action déclenche une chaîne d'infection particulièrement élaborée. La particularité qui a donné son nom à la campagne est l'utilisation d'un double mécanisme : le premier document Word crée un second document contenant des macros malveillantes dans un répertoire temporaire du système. Cette approche en plusieurs étapes vise à contourner les systèmes de détection. Une fois activé, le malware modifie les paramètres de sécurité du système pour permettre l'exécution automatique de macros futures, établit une persistance qui se réactive toutes les quatre minutes, et contacte un serveur de commande et contrôle (C2). Le code, largement obfusqué, construit progressivement une troisième macro qui communique avec un serveur externe pour transmettre des informations sur la machine compromise (nom d'utilisateur, nom du PC) et potentiellement déployer un backdoor Python appelé “Cherry Spy” pour l'exfiltration de données. La dimension géopolitique L'analyse de Maxime révèle que les dix documents découverts étaient tous rédigés en kazakh et concernaient des sujets diplomatiques : câbles d'ambassades kazakhes en Belgique et Afghanistan, comptes-rendus de visites présidentielles, et notamment une déclaration diplomatique conjointe entre l'Allemagne et le Kazakhstan datant de septembre 2024, lors d'une visite du chancelier Olaf Scholz visant à diversifier les approvisionnements énergétiques allemands. Ces documents, datés entre 2021 et 2024, semblent être des documents légitimes récupérés lors d'opérations antérieures et réutilisés comme appâts pour cibler des diplomates et officiels kazakhs. Le Kazakhstan, bien qu'allié traditionnel de la Russie, adopte une politique de plus en plus indépendante, ce qui expliquerait l'intérêt du renseignement russe. Le lien avec APT28 et Zebrocy L'équipe établit des connexions avec APT28 (également connu sous le nom de Fancy Bear), un groupe de cyberespionnage du renseignement militaire russe (GRU). Ils identifient également des similitudes avec Zebrocy, un mode opératoire actif entre 2015 et 2020 qui ciblait spécifiquement l'Asie centrale et utilisait des techniques similaires de “double tap”. L'importance du partage Les chercheurs soulignent l'importance de publier leurs découvertes en source ouverte. Bien que cela puisse alerter les attaquants et les pousser à modifier leur infrastructure, cette transparence contribue à l'amélioration de la cybersécurité globale, permettant à d'autres chercheurs de construire sur leurs travaux. De manière remarquable, quelques jours après la publication de leur rapport, un média kazakh a annoncé qu'une inspection imprévue du ministère des Affaires étrangères serait menée suite aux révélations sur cette cyberattaque. L'équipe avait d'ailleurs tenté de contacter le gouvernement kazakh avant publication, sans recevoir de réponse. Cette investigation illustre parfaitement la complexité du travail en CTI : combiner expertise technique, compréhension géopolitique et éthique du partage pour protéger efficacement contre les menaces étatiques sophistiquées qui peuvent s'étendre sur plusieurs années. Notes Double-Tap Campaign - Russia-nexus APT possibly related to APT28 conducts cyber espionage on Central Asia and Kazakhstan diplomatic relations Collaborateurs Nicolas-Loïc Fortin Maxime Arquillière Amaury-Jacques Garçon Crédits Montage par Intrasecure inc Locaux virtuels par Riverside.fm

Khoảng 20 chuyến công du đến 20 nước trong vòng hơn một năm giữ chức tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm có lẽ là nhà lãnh đạo đảng công du nước ngoài nhiều nhất. Trong khuôn khổ những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện với 6 nước, và Đối tác Chiến lược với 5 nước khác. Dưới thời ông Tô Lâm, Việt Nam đang “quốc tế hóa” vai trò của tổng bí thư. Khi đưa tin về chuyến công du Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland của ông Tô Lâm, từ 28-30/10/2025, hãng tin Anh Reuters nhận định nhà lãnh đạo quyền lực nhất của Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm, đã đóng vai trò trung tâm trong việc định hình chính sách đối ngoại kể từ khi trở thành tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản vào năm ngoái (2024), một nỗ lực trước đây do chủ tịch nước và thủ tướng dẫn đầu. Cho thế giới thấy nhà lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam Ngay sau khi chính thức được bầu làm tổng bí thư, tại buổi họp báo ngày 03/08/2024, ông Tô Lâm có bài phát biểu “khẳng định kế thừa và phát huy những thành quả cách mạng mà cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng và các thế hệ lãnh đạo đi trước đã gây dựng”. Điểm này đang được ông Tô Lâm phát triển mạnh mẽ hơn, theo nhận định của giáo sư danh dự Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đang tận dụng sự lãnh đạo của mình để phát huy di sản của người tiền nhiệm Nguyễn Phú Trọng, người đã chính thức hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư trong quan hệ đối ngoại của Việt Nam. Tổng bí thư Trọng đã được lãnh đạo chính phủ Anh và Nhật Bản, hai nền dân chủ tự do, đón tiếp, và được tổng thống Barack Obama tiếp đón tại Nhà Trắng. Ông Trọng cũng đã tiếp đón tổng thống Joe Biden tại Hà Nội”. Theo thông lệ, chuyến công du nước ngoài đầu tiên của tân tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam là đến Lào, sau đó là Cam Bốt và Trung Quốc - nước láng giềng rộng lớn mà ngay vào thời kỳ đầu thành lập nước Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa, Việt Nam xác định rõ chính sách đối với Trung Quốc “là phải thân thiện”. Tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, học giả thỉnh giảng tại Đại học Boston, Mỹ, nhận định với RFI Tiếng Việt : “Việc Việt Nam quốc tế hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư thực ra không có gì là bất ngờ. Một trong những ưu tiên hàng đầu của Việt Nam là bảo vệ an ninh của thể chế, và một trong những cách đó là nâng cao vai trò của tổng bí thư trên trường quốc tế. Với các nước chung chí hướng như là Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc hay Lào thì đây cũng không phải là một sự thay đổi lớn do vai trò của quan hệ kênh Đảng từ lâu đã được khẳng định”. Đọc thêmViệt Nam : Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm thăm Bắc Triều Tiên, dự lễ 80 năm thành lập đảng Lao Động Tiếp theo là hàng loạt vòng công du cho đến cuối năm 2024. Ví dụ, tháng 09/2024, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đến dự Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Tương Lai, Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc và làm việc ở Hoa Kỳ. Sau đó, ông công du nước Cuba anh em. Đến đầu tháng 10, ông công du Mông Cổ, tiếp theo là Ireland và Pháp. Đến tháng 11 là Malaysia. Trong những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp quan hệ lên thành Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn Diện với ba nước Mông Cổ, Pháp, Malaysia. Các nước ASEAN mở đầu cho vòng công du năm 2025 của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm. Tháng 03, ông thăm Singapore, Indonesia, nâng cấp quan hệ lên mức cao nhất với hai nước. Với những hoạt động này, tổng bí thư “đang đảm nhiệm vai trò nhà ngoại giao cấp cao, thường là nhiệm vụ của chủ tịch nước hoặc thủ tướng”, theo ý kiến của giáo sư Zachary Abuza, Đại học Chiến tranh Quốc gia Hoa Kỳ ở Washington : “Bằng cách này, ông Lâm đã khẳng định rõ ràng rằng ông coi chức vụ quyền lực nhất của đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam là chức vụ có chức năng điều hành trong đảng-nhà nước, điều mà những người tiền nhiệm của ông, những người chỉ tập trung vào chính sách và hệ tư tưởng, chưa từng đảm nhiệm”. Trong tháng 05, ông thăm bốn nước thuộc Liên Xô cũ (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Nga, Belarus), nhân chuyến công du theo lời mời dự Ngày Chiến thắng với lễ diễu binh trên Quảng trường Đỏ ở Matxcơva. Ba tháng sau ông thăm Hàn Quốc. Trong tháng 10/2025, ông Tô Lâm công du Bắc Triều Tiên dự lễ kỷ niệm 80 thành lập đảng Lao Động Triều Tiên, sau đó là vòng công du hai nước châu Âu Phần Lan và Bulgari, cuối cùng là Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland, nâng cấp quan hệ đối tác chiến lược với Helsinki và đối tác chiến lược toàn diện với Luân Đôn. Có thể thấy ông Tô Lâm quảng bá mạnh hơn, cho quốc tế thấy rõ hơn hình ảnh và vai trò của tổng bí thư - nhà lãnh đạo trên thực tế của Việt Nam, theo nhận định của Giáo sư Carl Thayer ngày 28/09 : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã liên tiếp công du nước ngoài kể từ khi nắm quyền lãnh đạo đảng và đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc ký kết bảy quan hệ đối tác chiến lược toàn diện mới (Úc, Pháp, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore và Thái Lan). Ông Tô Lâm đang chứng minh rằng vị thế tổng bí thư không chỉ quan trọng đối với các vấn đề đối nội mà còn cả đối ngoại”. Đọc thêmLãnh đạo Việt Nam Tô Lâm đi Mỹ dự Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc Một yếu tố mới, được tiến sĩ Lê Hồng Hiệp nhận định trên trang Fulcrum ngày 02/07/2025, là vai trò của “Đệ nhất phu nhân” định nghĩa lại nền ngoại giao và chính trị Việt Nam. Bà Ngô Phương Ly, “đệ nhất phu nhân trên thực tế, đã mở đường cho việc tăng cường các nỗ lực ngoại giao của Việt Nam và làm dịu đi hình ảnh của chồng bà” : “Bà Phương Ly, phu nhân của tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam Tô Lâm, đang nhanh chóng nổi lên như một nhân vật mang lại sự thay đổi trong ngoại giao quốc tế của Việt Nam. Bà tháp tùng ông Tô Lâm trong hầu hết các chuyến thăm nước ngoài và tiếp đón các nhà lãnh đạo nước ngoài tại Việt Nam. Thông qua việc thường xuyên tham gia các hoạt động văn hóa và xã hội với các đối tác nước ngoài, bà đã nâng cao vị thế ngoại giao của Việt Nam và nâng cao hình ảnh của ông Tô Lâm trước công chúng, qua đó góp phần nâng cao vị thế chính trị của ông. Ví dụ, trong chuyến thăm Singapore của ông Tô Lâm vào tháng 03/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tham gia các cuộc thảo luận về các vấn đề văn hóa với bà Loo Tze Lui, phu nhân thủ tướng Singapore Lawrence Wong, và chứng kiến ​​lễ ký kết Biên bản ghi nhớ giữa Học viện Âm nhạc Quốc gia Việt Nam và Nhạc viện Yong Siew Toh của Singapore. Gần đây hơn, trong chuyến thăm Việt Nam của tổng thống Pháp Emmanuel Macron tháng 05/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tháp tùng bà Brigitte Macron tham quan Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Việt Nam và Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám, chia sẻ những hiểu biết sâu sắc về di sản văn hóa phong phú của Việt Nam với Đệ nhất phu nhân Pháp”. Đọc thêmQuảng bá hình ảnh Việt Nam qua những chuyến công du của lãnh đạo thế giới Vai trò của tổng bí thư trong “định hình chính sách đối ngoại” Ngoài việc khẳng định quyền lực lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam, những chuyến công du nước ngoài của ông Tô Lâm, với tần suất dày đặc hơn so với người tiền nhiệm, còn nằm trong định hướng Hội nhập quốc tế trong tình hình mới, được quy định trong Nghị quyết số 59 (ngày 24/01/2025) và được cổng thông tin Chính phủ nhấn mạnh ngày 16/09 là “quyết sách quan trọng, đánh dấu bước ngoặt lịch sử trong tiến trình hội nhập quốc tế của đất nước”. Một mặt, Nghị quyết đưa ra hướng dẫn củng cố mối quan hệ “hữu nghị truyền thống” lâu đời của Việt Nam với Nga, Cuba, Bắc Triều Tiên. Mặt khác, Nghị quyết cũng cho thấy Việt Nam đang chủ động hơn trong các vấn đề quốc tế. Giáo sư Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales, phân tích : Nghị quyết số 59 lưu ý rằng hội nhập quốc tế đòi hỏi “chủ động, tích cực và dũng cảm” để thúc đẩy các mạng lưới đối tác đã được thiết lập, tranh thủ các nguồn lực bên ngoài, củng cố lòng tin chính trị và giải quyết các thách thức khu vực và toàn cầu thông qua hợp tác hòa bình, tất cả đều trên cơ sở tôn trọng luật pháp quốc tế. Nghị quyết số 59 cũng củng cố một trong những mục tiêu quan trọng của hội nhập quốc tế - duy trì môi trường hòa bình và ổn định để Việt Nam có thể phát triển kinh tế. Ví dụ chuyến công du Bình Nhưỡng của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm cũng được coi là nhằm trong chiến lược “bảo vệ đất nước từ sớm và từ xa, trước khi đất nước lâm nguy” phù hợp với chủ trương của Nghị quyết số 59, theo nhận định của giáo sư Carl Thayer : “Nếu ông Tô Lâm đến thăm Bình Nhưỡng, ông có thể sẽ tìm hiểu xem Việt Nam có thể đóng vai trò ngoại giao và chính trị nào trong bất kỳ tiến trình hòa bình nào trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Việt Nam có lợi ích thiết yếu trong việc duy trì ổn định trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Bất kỳ sự suy giảm nào trong hiện trạng, dẫn đến đối đầu giữa Hoa Kỳ và Hàn Quốc với Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc và Nga, sẽ đẩy Việt Nam ra ngoài lề và gây khó khăn cho quan hệ với các cường quốc”. Đọc thêmTổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản, chủ tịch nước Việt Nam Tô Lâm công du Mông Cổ, Ireland và Pháp Trong số 5 quan điểm chỉ đạo về hội nhập quốc tế, hội nhập quốc tế về quốc phòng, an ninh được coi là một trong những trụ cột và là “một nội dung rất quan trọng”, theo phát biểu ngày 16/09 của ông Lê Hoài Trung, lúc đó là quyền ngoại trưởng. Ngoài ra, Việt Nam “chuyển từ xin nhận, gia nhập, tham gia sang chủ động đóng góp và xây dựng, định hình và sẵn sàng đóng góp có trách nhiệm vào công việc chung của cộng động quốc tế”. Sự kiện Hà Nội đăng cai tổ chức Lễ mở ký Công ước Liên Hiệp Quốc về chống tội phạm mạng ngày 25/10/2025, được Việt Nam coi là “dấu mốc lịch sử không chỉ với cộng đồng quốc tế mà còn khẳng định vai trò vị thế của Việt Nam trên trường quốc tế”. Trang VnExpress đưa tin “các nước đánh giá cao vai trò lãnh đạo, dẫn dắt của Việt Nam thông qua sáng kiến đăng cai Lễ mở ký”. Nhân dịp này, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã tiếp tổng thư ký Liên Hiệp Quốc Antonio Guterres. Cho dù “hội nhập quốc tế là sự nghiệp của toàn dân” nhưng được thực hiện “dưới sự lãnh đạo tuyệt đối, trực tiếp và toàn diện của Đảng, sự quản lý thống nhất của Nhà nước”. Trong tiến trình này, tổng bí thư không chỉ còn muốn đứng đầu đảng, giữ vai trò về tư tưởng, mà là một nhà lãnh đạo cao nhất đất nước. Hình ảnh mới này đang được ông Tô Lâm làm cho các đối tác phương Tây quen dần, theo nhận định của tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, Đại học Boston : Đối với các đối tác phương Tây, Việt Nam đã đặt các đối tác phương Tây vào vị trí phải công nhận tính chính danh và sự ngang hàng của vị trí tổng bí thư với các vị trí nguyên thủ quốc gia qua các cuộc gặp cấp cao. Đây cũng là một di sản của cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng khi ông đã thành công bắt Mỹ phải công nhận tổng bí thư là ngang hàng với chức tổng thống Mỹ, từ đó mở ra các nước phương Tây khác cũng chấp nhận theo. Điều này chứng tỏ đây là một chính sách đường dài chứ không phải ngắn hạn cho kỳ Đại hội Đảng sắp tới, và dù ai ở vị trí tổng bí thư đi chăng nữa thì cũng sẽ được kế thừa di sản này.

Khoảng 20 chuyến công du đến 20 nước trong vòng hơn một năm giữ chức tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm có lẽ là nhà lãnh đạo đảng công du nước ngoài nhiều nhất. Trong khuôn khổ những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện với 6 nước, và Đối tác Chiến lược với 5 nước khác. Dưới thời ông Tô Lâm, Việt Nam đang “quốc tế hóa” vai trò của tổng bí thư. Khi đưa tin về chuyến công du Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland của ông Tô Lâm, từ 28-30/10/2025, hãng tin Anh Reuters nhận định nhà lãnh đạo quyền lực nhất của Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm, đã đóng vai trò trung tâm trong việc định hình chính sách đối ngoại kể từ khi trở thành tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản vào năm ngoái (2024), một nỗ lực trước đây do chủ tịch nước và thủ tướng dẫn đầu. Cho thế giới thấy nhà lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam Ngay sau khi chính thức được bầu làm tổng bí thư, tại buổi họp báo ngày 03/08/2024, ông Tô Lâm có bài phát biểu “khẳng định kế thừa và phát huy những thành quả cách mạng mà cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng và các thế hệ lãnh đạo đi trước đã gây dựng”. Điểm này đang được ông Tô Lâm phát triển mạnh mẽ hơn, theo nhận định của giáo sư danh dự Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đang tận dụng sự lãnh đạo của mình để phát huy di sản của người tiền nhiệm Nguyễn Phú Trọng, người đã chính thức hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư trong quan hệ đối ngoại của Việt Nam. Tổng bí thư Trọng đã được lãnh đạo chính phủ Anh và Nhật Bản, hai nền dân chủ tự do, đón tiếp, và được tổng thống Barack Obama tiếp đón tại Nhà Trắng. Ông Trọng cũng đã tiếp đón tổng thống Joe Biden tại Hà Nội”. Theo thông lệ, chuyến công du nước ngoài đầu tiên của tân tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam là đến Lào, sau đó là Cam Bốt và Trung Quốc - nước láng giềng rộng lớn mà ngay vào thời kỳ đầu thành lập nước Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa, Việt Nam xác định rõ chính sách đối với Trung Quốc “là phải thân thiện”. Tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, học giả thỉnh giảng tại Đại học Boston, Mỹ, nhận định với RFI Tiếng Việt : “Việc Việt Nam quốc tế hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư thực ra không có gì là bất ngờ. Một trong những ưu tiên hàng đầu của Việt Nam là bảo vệ an ninh của thể chế, và một trong những cách đó là nâng cao vai trò của tổng bí thư trên trường quốc tế. Với các nước chung chí hướng như là Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc hay Lào thì đây cũng không phải là một sự thay đổi lớn do vai trò của quan hệ kênh Đảng từ lâu đã được khẳng định”. Đọc thêmViệt Nam : Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm thăm Bắc Triều Tiên, dự lễ 80 năm thành lập đảng Lao Động Tiếp theo là hàng loạt vòng công du cho đến cuối năm 2024. Ví dụ, tháng 09/2024, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đến dự Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Tương Lai, Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc và làm việc ở Hoa Kỳ. Sau đó, ông công du nước Cuba anh em. Đến đầu tháng 10, ông công du Mông Cổ, tiếp theo là Ireland và Pháp. Đến tháng 11 là Malaysia. Trong những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp quan hệ lên thành Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn Diện với ba nước Mông Cổ, Pháp, Malaysia. Các nước ASEAN mở đầu cho vòng công du năm 2025 của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm. Tháng 03, ông thăm Singapore, Indonesia, nâng cấp quan hệ lên mức cao nhất với hai nước. Với những hoạt động này, tổng bí thư “đang đảm nhiệm vai trò nhà ngoại giao cấp cao, thường là nhiệm vụ của chủ tịch nước hoặc thủ tướng”, theo ý kiến của giáo sư Zachary Abuza, Đại học Chiến tranh Quốc gia Hoa Kỳ ở Washington : “Bằng cách này, ông Lâm đã khẳng định rõ ràng rằng ông coi chức vụ quyền lực nhất của đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam là chức vụ có chức năng điều hành trong đảng-nhà nước, điều mà những người tiền nhiệm của ông, những người chỉ tập trung vào chính sách và hệ tư tưởng, chưa từng đảm nhiệm”. Trong tháng 05, ông thăm bốn nước thuộc Liên Xô cũ (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Nga, Belarus), nhân chuyến công du theo lời mời dự Ngày Chiến thắng với lễ diễu binh trên Quảng trường Đỏ ở Matxcơva. Ba tháng sau ông thăm Hàn Quốc. Trong tháng 10/2025, ông Tô Lâm công du Bắc Triều Tiên dự lễ kỷ niệm 80 thành lập đảng Lao Động Triều Tiên, sau đó là vòng công du hai nước châu Âu Phần Lan và Bulgari, cuối cùng là Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland, nâng cấp quan hệ đối tác chiến lược với Helsinki và đối tác chiến lược toàn diện với Luân Đôn. Có thể thấy ông Tô Lâm quảng bá mạnh hơn, cho quốc tế thấy rõ hơn hình ảnh và vai trò của tổng bí thư - nhà lãnh đạo trên thực tế của Việt Nam, theo nhận định của Giáo sư Carl Thayer ngày 28/09 : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã liên tiếp công du nước ngoài kể từ khi nắm quyền lãnh đạo đảng và đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc ký kết bảy quan hệ đối tác chiến lược toàn diện mới (Úc, Pháp, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore và Thái Lan). Ông Tô Lâm đang chứng minh rằng vị thế tổng bí thư không chỉ quan trọng đối với các vấn đề đối nội mà còn cả đối ngoại”. Đọc thêmLãnh đạo Việt Nam Tô Lâm đi Mỹ dự Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc Một yếu tố mới, được tiến sĩ Lê Hồng Hiệp nhận định trên trang Fulcrum ngày 02/07/2025, là vai trò của “Đệ nhất phu nhân” định nghĩa lại nền ngoại giao và chính trị Việt Nam. Bà Ngô Phương Ly, “đệ nhất phu nhân trên thực tế, đã mở đường cho việc tăng cường các nỗ lực ngoại giao của Việt Nam và làm dịu đi hình ảnh của chồng bà” : “Bà Phương Ly, phu nhân của tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam Tô Lâm, đang nhanh chóng nổi lên như một nhân vật mang lại sự thay đổi trong ngoại giao quốc tế của Việt Nam. Bà tháp tùng ông Tô Lâm trong hầu hết các chuyến thăm nước ngoài và tiếp đón các nhà lãnh đạo nước ngoài tại Việt Nam. Thông qua việc thường xuyên tham gia các hoạt động văn hóa và xã hội với các đối tác nước ngoài, bà đã nâng cao vị thế ngoại giao của Việt Nam và nâng cao hình ảnh của ông Tô Lâm trước công chúng, qua đó góp phần nâng cao vị thế chính trị của ông. Ví dụ, trong chuyến thăm Singapore của ông Tô Lâm vào tháng 03/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tham gia các cuộc thảo luận về các vấn đề văn hóa với bà Loo Tze Lui, phu nhân thủ tướng Singapore Lawrence Wong, và chứng kiến ​​lễ ký kết Biên bản ghi nhớ giữa Học viện Âm nhạc Quốc gia Việt Nam và Nhạc viện Yong Siew Toh của Singapore. Gần đây hơn, trong chuyến thăm Việt Nam của tổng thống Pháp Emmanuel Macron tháng 05/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tháp tùng bà Brigitte Macron tham quan Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Việt Nam và Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám, chia sẻ những hiểu biết sâu sắc về di sản văn hóa phong phú của Việt Nam với Đệ nhất phu nhân Pháp”. Đọc thêmQuảng bá hình ảnh Việt Nam qua những chuyến công du của lãnh đạo thế giới Vai trò của tổng bí thư trong “định hình chính sách đối ngoại” Ngoài việc khẳng định quyền lực lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam, những chuyến công du nước ngoài của ông Tô Lâm, với tần suất dày đặc hơn so với người tiền nhiệm, còn nằm trong định hướng Hội nhập quốc tế trong tình hình mới, được quy định trong Nghị quyết số 59 (ngày 24/01/2025) và được cổng thông tin Chính phủ nhấn mạnh ngày 16/09 là “quyết sách quan trọng, đánh dấu bước ngoặt lịch sử trong tiến trình hội nhập quốc tế của đất nước”. Một mặt, Nghị quyết đưa ra hướng dẫn củng cố mối quan hệ “hữu nghị truyền thống” lâu đời của Việt Nam với Nga, Cuba, Bắc Triều Tiên. Mặt khác, Nghị quyết cũng cho thấy Việt Nam đang chủ động hơn trong các vấn đề quốc tế. Giáo sư Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales, phân tích : Nghị quyết số 59 lưu ý rằng hội nhập quốc tế đòi hỏi “chủ động, tích cực và dũng cảm” để thúc đẩy các mạng lưới đối tác đã được thiết lập, tranh thủ các nguồn lực bên ngoài, củng cố lòng tin chính trị và giải quyết các thách thức khu vực và toàn cầu thông qua hợp tác hòa bình, tất cả đều trên cơ sở tôn trọng luật pháp quốc tế. Nghị quyết số 59 cũng củng cố một trong những mục tiêu quan trọng của hội nhập quốc tế - duy trì môi trường hòa bình và ổn định để Việt Nam có thể phát triển kinh tế. Ví dụ chuyến công du Bình Nhưỡng của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm cũng được coi là nhằm trong chiến lược “bảo vệ đất nước từ sớm và từ xa, trước khi đất nước lâm nguy” phù hợp với chủ trương của Nghị quyết số 59, theo nhận định của giáo sư Carl Thayer : “Nếu ông Tô Lâm đến thăm Bình Nhưỡng, ông có thể sẽ tìm hiểu xem Việt Nam có thể đóng vai trò ngoại giao và chính trị nào trong bất kỳ tiến trình hòa bình nào trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Việt Nam có lợi ích thiết yếu trong việc duy trì ổn định trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Bất kỳ sự suy giảm nào trong hiện trạng, dẫn đến đối đầu giữa Hoa Kỳ và Hàn Quốc với Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc và Nga, sẽ đẩy Việt Nam ra ngoài lề và gây khó khăn cho quan hệ với các cường quốc”. Đọc thêmTổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản, chủ tịch nước Việt Nam Tô Lâm công du Mông Cổ, Ireland và Pháp Trong số 5 quan điểm chỉ đạo về hội nhập quốc tế, hội nhập quốc tế về quốc phòng, an ninh được coi là một trong những trụ cột và là “một nội dung rất quan trọng”, theo phát biểu ngày 16/09 của ông Lê Hoài Trung, lúc đó là quyền ngoại trưởng. Ngoài ra, Việt Nam “chuyển từ xin nhận, gia nhập, tham gia sang chủ động đóng góp và xây dựng, định hình và sẵn sàng đóng góp có trách nhiệm vào công việc chung của cộng động quốc tế”. Sự kiện Hà Nội đăng cai tổ chức Lễ mở ký Công ước Liên Hiệp Quốc về chống tội phạm mạng ngày 25/10/2025, được Việt Nam coi là “dấu mốc lịch sử không chỉ với cộng đồng quốc tế mà còn khẳng định vai trò vị thế của Việt Nam trên trường quốc tế”. Trang VnExpress đưa tin “các nước đánh giá cao vai trò lãnh đạo, dẫn dắt của Việt Nam thông qua sáng kiến đăng cai Lễ mở ký”. Nhân dịp này, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã tiếp tổng thư ký Liên Hiệp Quốc Antonio Guterres. Cho dù “hội nhập quốc tế là sự nghiệp của toàn dân” nhưng được thực hiện “dưới sự lãnh đạo tuyệt đối, trực tiếp và toàn diện của Đảng, sự quản lý thống nhất của Nhà nước”. Trong tiến trình này, tổng bí thư không chỉ còn muốn đứng đầu đảng, giữ vai trò về tư tưởng, mà là một nhà lãnh đạo cao nhất đất nước. Hình ảnh mới này đang được ông Tô Lâm làm cho các đối tác phương Tây quen dần, theo nhận định của tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, Đại học Boston : Đối với các đối tác phương Tây, Việt Nam đã đặt các đối tác phương Tây vào vị trí phải công nhận tính chính danh và sự ngang hàng của vị trí tổng bí thư với các vị trí nguyên thủ quốc gia qua các cuộc gặp cấp cao. Đây cũng là một di sản của cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng khi ông đã thành công bắt Mỹ phải công nhận tổng bí thư là ngang hàng với chức tổng thống Mỹ, từ đó mở ra các nước phương Tây khác cũng chấp nhận theo. Điều này chứng tỏ đây là một chính sách đường dài chứ không phải ngắn hạn cho kỳ Đại hội Đảng sắp tới, và dù ai ở vị trí tổng bí thư đi chăng nữa thì cũng sẽ được kế thừa di sản này.

L'or attire toujours les acheteurs. Les achats de métal jaune n'ont jamais été aussi élevés qu'au troisième trimestre 2025, selon un rapport du Conseil mondial de l'or, soit 1 313 tonnes, pour 146 milliards de dollars en valeur. Les investisseurs sont les moteurs de cette nouvelle hausse trimestrielle. Les investisseurs ont représenté plus de la moitié de la demande au troisième trimestre. Cela s'est traduit par l'achat de produits financiers adossés à l'or - ETF – de la part d'institutions et de particuliers, et par l'achat de plus de 300 tonnes de lingots et de pièces. Ces derniers achats sont tirés par l'Inde et la Chine, selon le Conseil mondial de l'or.  Les banques centrales ont encore montré ce troisième trimestre leur volonté de réduire leur dépendance au dollar : malgré la hausse des cours du métal jaune, elles ont augmenté leurs achats de 28% ce troisième trimestre, soit 220 tonnes. En tête des achats, on trouve la Banque centrale du Kazakhstan. On note aussi le retour de la Banque du Brésil qui a acheté de l'or pour la première fois depuis quatre ans. Une grande partie des acquisitions des banques n'étant pas encore déclarée, selon le Conseil Mondial de l'or, leur demande a potentiellement été encore plus forte que ce que dévoilent les derniers chiffres. Demande fragile du secteur de la joaillerie Chaque semaine ou presque, l'or bat de nouveaux records, et cela a encore été le cas au troisième trimestre. Aux niveaux actuels, cela finit par peser sur certains secteurs, comme celui de joaillerie. Les acheteurs indiens et chinois qui sont les plus grands consommateurs d'or sous forme de bijoux montrent que le prix finit par être un frein.  Les achats de bijoux ont augmenté au troisième trimestre par rapport au deuxième, mais sur un an, ils ont baissé de près de 19 % en volume. En valeur par contre, les dépenses ont augmenté de plus de 10% sur un an, conséquence directe de la hausse des prix.  Quel potentiel de hausse ? L'or est une valeur refuge et l'appétit des acheteurs est clairement l'illustration des tensions géopolitiques et des incertitudes économiques mondiales. « La faiblesse persistante du dollar américain, les anticipations de taux d'intérêt à la baisse et la menace de stagflation pourraient stimuler davantage encore la demande » selon Louise Street, analyste principale des marchés au Conseil Mondial de l'or. La demande du troisième trimestre a montré que le marché de l'or n'était pas encore saturé, et qu'il était toujours vu comme un investissement rassurant, voire comme une opportunité financière à ne pas rater.  À lire aussiLe prix de l'or franchit les 4 000 dollars l'once, un nouveau record

Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming's high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold.Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she's also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR's airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

In Part 1, Lee and Paul reflect on ultimate underdogs Mjällby becoming Swedish champions and the key figures behind their unlikely Allsvenskan triumph. How have sporting director Hasse Larsson and coach Anders Torstensson shown courage in the face of adversity? Why are Mjällby the best-ever team in Swedish history? And why is the village of Hällevik looking for a new postman? And from one first-time champion to another, Titas Teiten of Baltic Football News has the lowdown on new Lithuanian title-winners Kauno Žalgiris. Part 2 continues in Lithuania, where Lee has paid a visit to second-tier champions TransINVEST and their stunning newstadium to ask some key questions. How does a new club based in a village outside Vilnius and owned by a logistics company build a fanbase from scratch? What has the reaction been in the rest of Lithuania? And why is football firmlyin the shadow of basketball in this beautiful Baltic country? To finish off, there are tales of helicopters, heartbreak and heroism in Ireland, Iceland and Kazakhstan respectively. More from Baltic Football NewsRead the Baltic Football News WebsiteListen to the Baltic Football Podcast Chapters00:00 – Intro00:45 – The Mjällby miracle09:37 – Kauno Žalgiris with Baltic Football News 14:08 – A trip to TransINVEST 29:45 – Ireland's marathon helicopter31:51 – Relegation for cup winners Vestri32:50 – Final-day drama in Kazakhstan34:23 – On The Spot

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1180: Fresh off a global adventure, Paul and Kyle return with stories from Kazakhstan, a look at why destination fees are climbing faster than car prices, and how Rivian and GM are tightening up their EV operations as the market cools.Destination fees — the unavoidable “shipping” charges tacked onto every new vehicle — are climbing faster than sticker prices. Once a minor line item, these fees have ballooned across brands, marking the steepest industrywide increase in at least a decade as automakers quietly offset rising costs and tariffs.Average destination fees jumped 8.5% for 2025 models, the biggest one-year spike in 10 years, according to Edmunds.Fees have risen 27% since 2021, now averaging $1,549, up from $1,220 just four years ago.Some models saw even sharper hikes — Porsche up 48%, Ford up 39%, Stellantis up 35%.Analysts point to inflation, heavier vehicles, and new tariffs as key cost drivers.“It's another place where they can increase the price without increasing the price,” said Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions.As the EV market cools and cost pressures rise, both Rivian and GM are trimming teams to stay efficient. Rivian's cutting hundreds after the loss of key EV tax credits, while GM is reducing salaried positions tied to design and development as part of a broader restructuring.Rivian is laying off 4.5% of its workforce — about 600 employees — as it consolidates operations in sales, service, and marketing.CEO RJ Scaringe said the move reflects a “changing operating backdrop” as demand softens following the expiration of the $7,500 EV credit.Rivian will continue investing in its next-gen R2 platform to reach a broader market beyond its luxury R1 lineup.GM confirmed more than 200 white-collar job cuts in Detroit, mostly in its design engineering and CAD teams.The automaker is also managing $1.6 billion in EV-related write-downs and tariff costs as it shifts strategy to protect margins amid a slower adoption curve.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:25 More Than Cars just got back from Kazakhstan7:42 Destination Fees Skyrocket On 2025 Models10:33 Rivian Lays Off 600, GM Cuts 200Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

2025-10-26 | Silicon Wafers 041 | DAILY UPDATES | The hammer is falling on Putin's regime, swinging against the oil revenues that support the system and the illegal war. The first cracks are showing in Moscow's façade, as oil is targeted, and the main buyers China and India blink. Putin says that the sanctions are serious but will not affect his regime. He's lying and immediately dispatched a Kremlin minion and apparent ‘deal maker' to the US to advocate for lifting the sanctions. See the problem with the logic – please remove these sanctions that are having no effect on us. It simply makes no sense. What else is happening? Russia's fourth-largest refinery goes dark after a Ukrainian strike. We'll also look at fresh data on desertions, Russia's creeping mobilization by stealth, hybrid hits against Europe, and what frontline commanders say about the next phase of drone warfare. ----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SOURCES: Reuters, “Analysts: ‘Can't be one and done' on sanctions,” Oct 22–24, 2025The Guardian / Reuters markets wrap, oil jump then ease, Oct 23–24, 2025Reuters, “Chinese state majors suspend seaborne Russian oil; India to cut,” Oct 23–24, 2025The Guardian, “Putin: sanctions may cause ‘some losses',” Oct 23, 2025The Moscow Times, “Putin Envoy Visits U.S. After New Sanctions,” Oct 24, 2025; Reuters, Dmitriev appointed special envoy, Feb 23, 2025Kyiv Independent, “Ryazan (4th-largest) refinery suspends operations after attack,” Oct 25, 2025Reuters, “Orenburg gas plant hit — Kazakhstan cuts Karachaganak output,” Oct 20, 2025Reuters graphics, “Inside Ukraine's refinery strike campaign,” Oct 16, 2025ISW / Critical Threats, Russian Offensive Campaign Assessments, Oct 22–24, 2025Mediazona, “20,662 refusal-to-serve cases by end-May,” Jun 26, 2025----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries. This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.

Waardeer je onze video's? Steun dan Café Weltschmerz, het podium voor het vrije woord: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/doneren/In dit gesprek gaat Mordechai in gesprek met Mitchell, een 32 jarige Bitcoin miner die mensen helpt om Bitcoin te ontvangen via mining. Over hoe hij op 23 jarige leeftijd naar de VS verhuisde en zijn droombaan opgaf om voor zichzelf te starten. Nadat vrijwel alles mislukte zette hij de trend op het gebied van online cursussen in Nederland. Om uiteindelijk zijn impact nog verder te vergroten verkocht hij alles om uiteindelijk Bitcoin mining te ontdekken. Mitchell beheert inmiddels zo'n 80.000 Bitcoin mining machines in Rusland, Kazakhstan en Ethiopië. Mitchell geeft op 30 oktober een webinar. Je kan je daarvoor gratis aanmelden via de volgende link: https://start.epicmining.io/goud-in-handen63510660 --Deze video is geproduceerd door Café Weltschmerz. Café Weltschmerz gelooft in de kracht van het gesprek en zendt interviews uit over actuele maatschappelijke thema's. Wij bieden een hoogwaardig alternatief voor de mainstream media. Café Weltschmerz is onafhankelijk en niet verbonden aan politieke, religieuze of commerciële partijen.Wil je meer video's bekijken en op de hoogte blijven via onze nieuwsbrief? Ga dan naar: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/videos/Wil je op de hoogte worden gebracht van onze nieuwe video's? Klik dan op deze link: https://bit.ly/3XweTO0

October 23, 2025-World Taekwondo Elections and Rules Changes From Wuxi.    The General Assembly and elections are completed in Wuxi, China as the World Championships get underway.    President Choue has been re-elected.   Astana, Kazakhstan has been selected as the home of the 2027 World Championships.   New and returning Vice-Presidents and Council Members have been elected. Additionally, some rules changes have been approved which are discussed by Master Marc Zirogiannis. Catch our exclusive interview with WT President Dr. Chung-won Choue at in the new issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine.  Available everywhere.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Regardless of where I look, I see so many poor decisions made over nonsense.Now the people of Thailand are banned to enter for instance Israel, Kazakhstan because of the coronavirus… The Thai citizen should be punished to let in Chinese people… I embrace the Chinese people, so I don't have to go to Israel!!! For instance, 647.000 people dying every year in the USA by heart diseases.Or 9.7 Mill dying by cancer worldwide per year…Is the coronavirus an issue? Still, the people don't adapt to a healthy lifestyle and scare for the Coronavirus. That is insane, madness … it is beyond every logic… As a hobby photographer, I have heard about the micro contrasts of lenses and why it matters… And then these over mad experts dare to prove the micro-contrast on lenses with pictures where I could not see any differences between the different lenses… Okay, I admit that only the over 50 years old lenses are better in micro-contrasts… Still, with my software, I can choose how much micro-contrast I want …And these so great admirable experts or lousy bastards (sorry sometimes I am nasty) like to split a hair to prove that they are correct and the rest are wrong… Or you finish your awesome work and then some stupid people dare to criticize your work for nothing… OK, I am not perfect; I am beyond that because only Allah is perfect…Why not appreciate the things that we get… And for what is panic good? Think over, with our logic we can prove everything, even the greatest nonsense… It is proved that all the USA wars were initiated by fabricated stories …Still, the majority of the Americans of the USA believe in such fabricated stories… This means if a politician or famous expert is saying something, the people believe in that!Don't believe anything until it is proved for you… My Video: What makes sense? https://youtu.be/25F_XMYhD0gMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast1/What-makes-sense.mp3   

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a violent attack on ICE officers in Los Angeles, political backlash over Trump's $250 million White House ballroom, new data showing rising grocery and utility costs, and how lobbyists are turning to YouTube and podcasts to reach the President. We then go global with updates on Ukraine, Gaza, and Trump's growing influence in Central Asia.   Democrat Activist Attacks ICE Officers: Federal agents attempted to arrest an illegal alien and Democrat influencer in California, who used his car to ram ICE officers before being shot and hospitalized. Bryan links this to escalating left-wing rhetoric and warns that “Democrats' calls to do whatever it takes to stop Trump are getting people killed.”   Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Debate: The President began construction on a new East Wing ballroom funded by private donors. While critics like Mazie Hirono and Hillary Clinton call it symbolic of dictatorship, Elizabeth Warren argues it shows Trump is out of touch with struggling Americans. Bryan notes her line could resonate as power bills and grocery costs rise.   Economic Pressures Mount: Electricity prices are up four percent due to AI data centers, while turkey prices have jumped forty percent and beef remains high. Walmart and Aldi are competing to keep Thanksgiving meals under $4 per person. Bryan calls it a test of whether Democrats can exploit pocketbook frustration.   Lobbyists Turn to Podcasts: According to Politico, D.C. lobbyists are now paying to place clients on top conservative podcasts and YouTube shows to get Trump's attention — bypassing Congress entirely. Bryan warns listeners to “trust, but verify” what they hear online.   Global Peace Efforts and the Mineral Wars: Europe is drafting a “Trump Plan for Peace” to end the war in Ukraine, while Vice President JD Vance works to hold Gaza's ceasefire together amid Turkish power plays. Meanwhile, Trump is expanding influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan through trade and mining deals designed to block China's Silk Road ambitions.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: ICE officer attack Los Angeles, Trump White House ballroom East Wing, Elizabeth Warren Trump economy critique, electricity prices AI data centers, Walmart Aldi Thanksgiving deals, Politico podcast lobbying Trump, Ukraine Trump peace plan Europe, Gaza JD Vance ceasefire Turkey, Trump Kazakhstan tungsten mine China Silk Road

Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.

Interview with Nicholas Bridgen, CEO of Ferro-Alloy Resources Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/ferro-alloy-resources-lsefar-low-cost-vanadium-play-preps-feasibility-study-for-june-2025-6715Recording date: 15th October 2025Ferro Alloy Resources has released feasibility study results for its Kazakhstan vanadium project, revealing exceptional economics that position the company among the lowest-cost producers globally. Phase 1 development demonstrates a net present value of $749 million with a 22% internal rate of return, while production costs of just $0.36 per pound after byproduct credits place the project in the bottom decile of global vanadium operations.Chief Executive Nicholas Bridgen attributes these compelling economics to two fundamental advantages. The company's sedimentary ore deposit differs markedly from the magnetite sources that supply 95% of global vanadium production, requiring no concentration or roasting processes. This geological advantage translates directly into lower processing costs and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, the deposit contains 8.5% carbon content that can be processed into carbon black substitute, a valuable byproduct for tire manufacturing commanding prices around $500 per ton.The project's strategic positioning extends beyond pure economics. With vanadium designated as a critical metal across Western countries, Ferro Alloy Resources benefits from multiple financing pathways as governments seek to diversify supply chains away from Chinese dominance. The carbon black substitute product carries approximately one-tenth the embedded emissions of conventional production, potentially adding $100-200 per ton in value as carbon tariffs expand globally.Phase 1 targets 8,500 tons of vanadium pentoxide annually, with Phase 2 conceptually three times larger. Seven ore bodies have been identified across the project area, though only the first has been fully incorporated into current planning. Existing infrastructure including power lines, road access to international rail connections, and favorable open-pit mining conditions reduce both capital requirements and execution risk.The company now advances toward front-end engineering design, evaluating both Western financing aligned with critical minerals strategies and competitive Chinese contractors for cost-efficient development. With a 15,000 ton-per-year pilot plant already demonstrating superior recovery rates compared to laboratory testing, Ferro Alloy Resources presents investors with a de-risked pathway into vanadium production at a strategically significant moment for global supply chains.View Ferro-Alloy Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/ferro-alloy-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

What does it take to circle the globe by bicycle? Follow Ted Eliason's four-year solo journey across 56 countries and over 82,000 kilometers. A journey propelled by a desire to escape the corporate world and experience life at pedal-stroke speed. From sandstorms in Kazakhstan to chaotic Indian roads, he shares stories of unexpected kindness, raw challenges, and the transformation that comes from pushing far beyond your comfort zone. Rich with reflections on fear, resilience, and human connection, Ted's story reveals how long-distance cycling can fundamentally shift your perspective. Whether it's tackling language barriers in Latin America or finding comfort on unfamiliar roads, he reminds us that the world is both bigger and more welcoming than we imagine. Catch up with Ted on Facebook, Instagram at @bikingthebluemarble, and on YouTube at @tedeliason3483 Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at Tahverlee@Warmshowers.org.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools to other countries, including Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Ali Rogin speaks with WIRED senior writer Zeyi Yang to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools to other countries, including Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Ali Rogin speaks with WIRED senior writer Zeyi Yang to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On this week's episode of AvTalk, Russian president Vladimir Putin admits Russian air defenses damaged Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 before it crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan. American Airlines unveils its centennial logo ahead of its 100th anniversary next year. More than half of Finnair's A321 fleet is currently undergoing inspections after the seat covers were […] The post AvTalk Episode 341: Dry Clean Only appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From leaving Kazakhstan with no English to managing multimillion-pound estates in Surrey, Marina Grigoryeva's story is one of determination, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.With over 20 years' experience working for UHNW families, Marina shares how she built longevity in some of the most demanding households — often staying with principals for over a decade. She opens up about managing difficult personalities, setting emotional boundaries, and why counselling training has completely transformed the way she approaches leadership, communication, and staff wellbeing.In this episode, Philippa and Marina dive into:

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Oil and gas operations rely on heavy machinery and equipment that perform critical tasks, yet most of this equipment remains disconnected from the digital landscape of cloud computing, analytics, and autonomy. This lack of connectivity leaves operators with higher costs, inefficient maintenance, and limited visibility into how their assets are really performing. The traditional approach to equipment design is no longer enough. Operators face pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut costs, but without better data and smarter tools, these goals remain out of reach. The industry cannot afford to keep treating its infrastructure as “dumb metal.” You might think that only big equipment suppliers can make smart metal, but IJACK, a Canadian equipment manufacturer, is proving otherwise. By embedding remote monitoring, cloud connectivity, and AI-driven analytics into its products, the company enables operators to troubleshoot issues without rolling a truck, optimize performance across entire fleets, and gain valuable insight from real-time data. In this episode, I speak with Dan McCarthy, President of IJACK, about how his team transformed compressors and pumps into intelligent assets, why the industry needs to embrace innovation, and how a small-town company from Saskatchewan is now serving customers around the world.

Hey before I begin the podcast, I just want to thank all of you who joined the patreon, you guys are simply awesome. Please take the time to vote and comment on the patreon polls so I can best tackle the specific subjects you want to hear more about and hell it does not have to be about the Pacific War, I like ancient Rome, WW1, WW2, just toss some ideas and I will try to make it happen.   This Podcast is going to be a very remarkable story about a Korean man who fought for the IJA, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany during the second world war.  He is also a man whom most than likely never existed.   Did that catch you off guard haha?   If you have a chance you can pull up wikipedia and search Yang Kyoungjong. The first thing you will notice is a disclaimer that states numerous historians who claim Yang Kyoungjong does not exist. Yet this man exists in some history books, there is a iconic photo of him, there is a documentary looking into him, countless Korean stories are writing loosely about him, there is a pretty decent war film and multiple youtubers have covered his so-called story. So how does this guy not exist if his story is so popular?   His story is claimed to be real by military historian Stephen Ambrose who wrote about him in his book in 1994 titled “D-day, june 6th, 1944: the Climactic battle of World War II. There is also references to him in Antony Beevor's book “the second world war” and that of defense consultant and author Steven Zaloga's book“the devil's garden: Rommel's desperate Defense of Omaha Beach on D-Day”. In 2005 a Korean SBS documentary investigated his existence and concluded there was no convincing evidence of his existence. For those of you who have ever heard of this man, I guarantee it's because of the 2011 south korean film “My Way”. That's where I found out about it by the way. Many of you probably saw the iconic photo of him, again if you pull up the wikipedia page on Yang Kyoungjong its front and center. The photo shows a asiatic man wearing a wehrmacht uniform and he has just been captured by american forces on the d-day landings.   Now I don't want to jump into the is he real or not busy just yet. So this is how the podcast will go down, very reminiscent of “Our fake History's Podcast” might I add, I am a huge fan of that guys work. I am going to tell you the story of Yang Kyoungjong, then afterwords disclose my little investigation into whether he is real or not.   So without further adieu this is the story of a man who fought for three nations during WW2.   The Story   It was June 1944, the allies had just unleashed Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings at Normandy. Lt Robert Brewer of the 506th parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division was overlooking the capture of Axis forces and reported to his regiment finding four Asians in Wehrmacht uniform around the Utah beach landings. Brewer nor any of his colleagues spoke the language the Asian men spoke, they assumed them to be Japanese.  The four asians were processed as POW's, listed as young Japanese and sent to a British POW camp, before he would be sent to another POW camp in the US. At some point between his capture and the POW camps, he gave his name as Yang Kyoungjong, stated he was Korean and gave an extremely incredible story. To who did he say these things, no one knows.   Yang Kyoungjong was born in 1920, in Shin Eu Joo, part of modern day North Korea. At the age of 18, Yang was forcibly conscripted into the Imperial Japanese army. Korea was one of the bread baskets of Asia and the Empire of Japan had annexed her in 1910. Japan held sovereignty over Korea, making Koreans subjects.    In 1939 the Empire of Japan faced major labor shortages and as a result began conscription of Japanese men for the military, while importing vast amounts of Korean laborers to work in mainland Japan. For the Imperial Japanese Army, Koreans were not drafted until 1944 when things were dire for Japan. Until 1944, the IJA allowed Koreans to volunteer in the army. In 1938 there was a 14% acceptance rate, by 1943 this dropped dramatically to 2%, but the number of applicants increased exponentially from 3000 per annum in 1939 to 300,000 by the end of the war. On paper it looked like Koreans were registering en masse on their on violation, but this is quite the contrary, the Japanese policy was to use force. Japanese officials began press gang efforts against Korean peasants, forcing them to sign applications, it is believed over half of the applications were done in such a manner. Other applicants registered for a variety of reasons, typically because of economic turmoil. Korea would produce 7 generals and many field grade officers. One of the most well known was Lt General Crown Prince Yi Un who would command Japanese forces in the China War.   Thus Yang Kyoungjong was forced into the IJA and would find himself stationed with the Kwantung Army. Quite unfortunately for him, he was enlisted into their service at a time where two major border skirmishes occurred with the Soviet Union. The USSR was seen as Japan's number one rival going all the way back to the Triple Intervention of 1895 when the Russians thwarted Japan's seizure of the Liaodong peninsula after they had won the first sino japanese war. This led to the Russo-Japanese war, where Japan shocked the world being victorious over the Russian Empire. When the Russian Empire fell and the Russian civil war kicked off, Japan sent the lionshare of men to fight the Red Army during the Siberian Intervention of 1918-1922.    Communism was seen as the greatest if not one of the greatest threats to the Kokutai and thus Japan as a whole. As such Japan placed the Kwantung Army along the Manchurian borderlands to thwart any possible soviet invasion. There had numerous border skirmishes, but in 1938 and 1939 two large battles occurred. In 1938 the Kwantung army intercepted a Soviet message indicating the Far East forces would be securing some unoccupied heights west of Lake Khasan that overlooked the Korean port city of Rajin. Soviet border troops did indeed move into the area and began fortifying it. The Kwantung army sent forces to dislodge them and this soon led to a full on battle. The battle was quite shocking for both sides, the Soviets lost nearly 800 men dead with 3279 wounded, the Japanese claimed they had 526 dead with 913 wounded. The Soviet lost significant armor and despite both sides agreeing to a ceasefire, the Kwantung army considered it a significant victory and proof the Soviets were not capable of thwarting them.   In theory Yang Kyoungjong would be in training and would eventually reach the Manchuria borders by 1939. Another man sent over would be Georgy Zhukov who was given the task of taking command of the 57th special corps and to eliminate Japanese provocations. What was expected of Zhukov was if the Japanese pressed again for battle, to deliver them a crushing and decisive blow. On May 11th, 1939 some Mongolian cavalry units were grazing their horses in a disputed area. On that very same day, Manchu cavalry attacked the Mongols to drive them past the river of Khalkhin Gol. Two days later the Mongols returned in greater numbers and this time the Manchu were unable to dislodge them.    What was rather funny to say, a conflict of some horses grazing on disputed land, led to a fully mechanized battle. On May 14th, Lt Colonel Yaozo Azuma led some regiments to dislodge the Mongols, but they were being supported by the Red Army. Azuma force suffered 63% casualties, devastating. June saw the battle expand enormously, Japan was tossing 30,000 men in the region, the Soviets tossed Zhukov at them alongside motorized and armored forces. The IJA lacking good armored units, tossed air forces to smash the nearby Soviet airbase at Tamsakbulak. In July the IJA engaged the Red Army with nearly 100 tanks and tankettes, too which Zhukov unleashed 450 tanks and armored cars. The Japanese had more infantry support, but the Soviet armor encircled and crushed them. The two armies spared with another for weeks, the Japanese assumed the Soviets would suffer logistical problems but Zhukoev assembled a fleet of 2600 trucks to supply his forces, simply incredible. Both sides were suffering tremendous casualties, then in August global politics shifted. It was apparent a war in Europe was going to break out, Zhukov was ordered to be decisive, the Soviets could not deal with a two front war. So Zhukov now using a fleet of 4000 trucks began transported supplies from Chita to the front next to a armada of tanks and mechanized brigades. The Soviets tossed 3 rifle divisions, two tank divisions and 2 tank brigades, nearly 500 tanks in all, with two motorized infantry divisions and 550 fighters and bombers.    The stalemate was shattered when Zhukov unleashed is armada, some 50,000 Soviets and Mongols hit the east bank of Khalkhin Gol. The Japanese were immediately pinned down, while the Soviets were employing a double envelopment. The Japanese tried to counter attack and it failed horribly. The Japanese then scrambled to break out of the encirclement and failed. The surrounded Japanese forces refused to surrender as the Soviets smashed them with artillery and aerial bombardment. By the end of August the Japanese forces on the Mongolian side of the border were annihilated. On September 15th the USSR and Japan signed a ceasefire.    The battle of Khalkhin Gol was devastating for both sides. The Japanese claim they had 8440 deaths, 8766 wounded, lost 162 aircraft and 42 tanks. Its estimated 500-600 Japanese forces were taken prisoner. Because of IJA doctrine these men were considered killed in action. Some sources will claim the real numbers for Japanese casualties could have been as high as 30,000. The Soviets claim 9703 deaths, 15,251 wounded, the destruction of 253 tanks, 250 aircraft, 96 artillery pieces and 133 armored cars. Of those tank losses, its estimated 75-80% were destroyed by anti-tank guns, 15-20% field artillery, 5-10% infantry thrown incendiary bombs, 3% mines and another 3% for aircraft bombing.   Back to Yang Kyoungjong, he alongside the other Japanese, Manchu and Korean POW's were sent to Gulags in Siberia. As the war on the Eastern Front kicked off between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, facing annihilation the Soviets did anything possible to survive. One of these actions was to create the Shtrafbats, “Penal battalions”. Stalins order No 227 created the first penal battalions, who were supposed to be around 800 men strong. The first Shtrafbat battalion was deployed to the Stalingrad Front on August 22nd of 1942.   On order was issued on November 26, 1942 “status of Penal units of the army”, it was issued by Georgy Zhukov, now deputy commander in chief who was the man who formally standardized soviet penal units. The Shtrafbats were around 360 men per battalion commanded by mid range Red Army officers and politruks. The men forced into these were permanents or temporaries. Permanents were officers, commanders, the higher ranks guys. Temporary known as shtrafniki “punishees” were the grunts, typically prisoners and those convicted of crimes. From september 1942 to May of 1945 422,700 men would be forced into penal battalions.    Typically those forced into penal military units were one of two things: 1) those convicted of dissertation or cowardice, 2) Soviet Gulag labor camp inmates. It seems Yang Kyoungjong found himself in a very awkward situation as he would be forced into one of these penal battalions and sent to fight on the eastern front. As pertaining to Order No. 227, each Army was to have 3–5 barrier squads of up to 200 persons each, these units would be made up of penal units.    So back toYang Kyoungjong, he would find himself deployed at the third battle of Kharkov. This battle was part of a series of battles fought on the eastern front. As the German 6th army was encircling Stalingrad, the Soviets launched a series of wide counter attacks, as pertaining to “operation star”. Operation star saw massive offensives against Kharkov, Belgorod, Kursk, Voroshilovgrad and Izium. The Soviets earned great victories, but they also overextended themselves. Field Marshal Erich von Manstein seeing the opening, performed a counter-strike against Kharkov on February 19th of 1943, using fresh troops of the 2nd SS Panzer Corps alongside two other panzer armies. Manstein also had massive air support from field Marshal Wolfram von Richthofens Luftflotte 4, 1214 aircraft tossed 1000 sorties per day from February 20th to march 15th. The Red army had approximately 210,000 troops who fought in the Voronezh-Kharkov offensive, the Germans would have roughly 160,000 men, but their tanks outnumbered the Soviets 7-1, they had roughly 350 of them.   The Germans quickly outflanked the Soviets, managing to encircle and annihilate many units. Whenever soviets units made attempts to escape encirclements, the German air forces placed pressure upon them. The German air forces had the dual job of airlifting supplies to the front lines giving the Soviets no breathing space. Gradually the fight focused around the city of Kharkov seeing the Soviets dislodged. The Germans caused severe casualties, perhaps 45,000 dead or missing with another 41,000 wounded. The Germans suffered 4500 deaths, 7000 wounded. The Germans took a large number of prisoners, and Yang Kyoungjong was one of them.   Yet again a prisoner Yang Kyoungjong was coerced into serving another nation, this time for Die Ost-Bataillone. The Eastern Front had absolutely crippled Germany and as a result Germany began to enlist units from just about any nation possible and this included former Soviet citizens. There were countless different units, like the Russian liberation Army, die Hilfswillige, Ukrainian collaborationists, and there were also non-Russians from the USSR who formed the Ost-Bataillone. These eastern battalions would comprise a rough total of 175,000 men. Many of the Ost-Bataillone were conscripted or coerced into serving, though plenty also volunteered. Countless were recruited from POW camps, choosing to serve instead of labor in camps. The Osttruppen were to typically deployed for coastal defense, rear area activities, security stuff, all the less important roles to free up the German units to perform front line service.   There were two different groups, the Ost-Legionen “eastern legions” and Ost-Bataillone “eastern battalions”. The Ostlegionen were large foreign legion type units raised amongst members of specific ethnic or racial groups. The Ost-Bataillone were composed of numerous nationalities, usually plucked from POW camps in eastern europe. They were tossed together into battalion sized units and integrated individually into German combat formations. Obviously the Germans did not get their hands on large numbers of Koreans, so Yang Kyoungjong found himself in a Ost-Bataillone.    In 1944, due to massive losses in the Eastern Front, and in preparation for the allies about to open a second front, the Germans began deploying a lot of Ost-Bataillone along the coastal defense line at Cherbourg. Yang Kyoungjong was enlisted in the 709th static infantry division, a coastal defense unit assigned to defend the eastern and northern coasts of the Cotentin Peninsula. This would include the Utah beach landing site and numerous US airborne landing zones. The sector was roughly 250 km running northeast of Carentan, via Barfleur-Cherbourg-Cap de la Hague to the western point of Barneville. This also included the 65 km of land just in font of Cherbourg harbor. A significant portion of the 709th were Ost-bataillon, countless were from eastern europe, many were former Soviet POW'S. There were also two battalions of the 739th Grenadier regiment whom were Georgian battalions. A significant amount of the 709th had no combat experience, but had trained extensively in the area.   The 709th would be heavily engaged on D-day meeting US airborne units and the 4th infantry division who landed at Utah beach. In the early hours of June 6th, the US 82nd and 101st airborne divisions landed at the base of the Cotentin peninsula and managed to secure a general area for the US 4th infantry division to land at Utah beach, with very few casualties compared to other beach landings. After the landings the forces tried to link up with other forces further east. By June 9th they had crossed the Douve river valley and captured Carentan. House to house fighting was seen in the battle for Carentan, the Germans tossed a few counterattacks, but the Americans held on with the help of armor units of the 13th.    The Americans then advanced to cut off the Cotentin Peninsula, now supported by 3 other infantry divisions. The Germans had few armored or mobilized infantry in the area. By June 16th the German command was tossed into chaos as Erwin Rommel wanted them to pull out and man the Atlantic Wall at Cherbourg, but Hitler demanded they hold their present lines of defense. By the 17th Hitler agreed to the withdrawal, under some provisions the men still took up limited defenses spanning the entire peninsula. On the 18th the US 9th infantry division reached the west coast of the peninsula thus isolating the Cherbourg garrison. A battle was unleashed for 24 hours with the 4th, 9th and 79th US infantry divisions driving north on a broad front. They faced little opposition on the western side and the eastern, the center held much stronger resistance. The Americans would find several caches of V-1 flying bombs and V-2 rocket installations at Brix. After two days the Americans were in striking distance of Cherbourg. The garrison commander Lt General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben had 21,000 men, but many were naval personnel and labor units. Schliebens 709th had performed a fighting withdrawal to Cherbourg and were completely exhausted. The trapped forces were low in provisions, fuel and ammunition. The luftwaffe tried dropping supplies on their positions but it was inadequate.    A general assault began on the 22nd and the German forces put up stiff resistance within their concrete pillboxes. Allied warships bombarded the city on the 25th of june and on the 26th a British elite force, No. 30 Commando launched an assault against Octeville, a suburb of southwestern Cherbourg. The commandos quickly captured 20 officers and 500 men of the Kriegmarine naval intelligence HQ at Villa Meurice. As the Germans were ground down, Schlieben was captured and with that a surrender was made on the 29th.   The Americans suffered nearly 3000 deaths with 13,500 wounded during the operation. The Germans suffered 8000 deaths with 30,000 captured. For the 709th who took a lionshare of the fighting they reported sustaining 4000 casualties.    Amongst the captured was Yang Kyoungjong. As I said in the beginning Lt Robert Brewer of the 506th parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division was overlooking the capture of Axis forces and reported to his regiment finding four Asians in Wehrmacht uniform around the Utah beach landings. Brewer nor any of his colleagues spoke the language the Asian men spoke, they assumed them to be Japanese.  The four asians were processed as POW's, listed as young Japanese and sent to a British POW camp, before he would be sent to another POW camp in the US. At some point between his capture and the POW camps, he gave his name as Yang Kyoungjong, stated he was Korean and gave the story. Apparently Yang Kyoungjob was granted US citizenship and would spend the rest of his life in Illinois until his death in 1992.   So that is the story of Yang Kyoungjong.    The truth Did Yang Kyoungjong exist? Where does his story originate? For those of you who have not guessed it yet, the story I told you was full of details, I simply added based on historical events, with zero evidence at all any man named Yang Kyoungjong was involved in them. I did this specifically to highlight, thats exactly what others have done over the course of many years, creating a sort of mythos. If you know the game broken telephone, thats what I would theorize makes up most of this mans story. But lets go through some actual evidence why don't we?   From the digging I have done, the story seemed to originate with historian Stephen Ambrose book in 1994 titled “D-day, june 6th, 1944: the Climactic battle of World War II”. While writing this book, Ambrose interviewed Robert Burnham Brewer, who served E Company, 2nd battalion, 506th parachute infantry regiment of the 101st airborne division. This same man was portrayed in Band of Brothers by the way. Brewer gave one rather ambiguous account where he spoke about capturing 4 asian men in Wehrmacht uniforms.    Here is patient zero as told to us by Ambrose's book (Page 34, no footnote on the page)   The so-called Ost battalions became increasingly unreliable after the German defeat at Kursk; they were, therefore, sent to france in exchange for German troops. At the beach called Utah on the day on the invasion, Lt Robert Brewer of the 506th Parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division, US Army, captured four asians in Wehrmacht uniforms. No one could speak their language; eventually it was learned that they were Koreans. How on earth did Koreans end up fighting for Hitler to defend france against Americans? It seems they had been conscripted into the Japanese army in 1938-Korea was then a Japanese colony-captured by the Red Army in the border battles with Japan in 1939, forced into the Red Army, captured by the Wehrmacht in December 1941 outside Moscow, forced into the German army, and sent to France”. What happened to them, Lt Brewer never found out, but presumably they were sent back to Korea. If so, they would almost certainly have been conscripted again, either into the south or north korean army. It is possible than in 1950 they ended up fighting once again, either against the US army or with it, depending on what part of Korea they came from. Such are the vagaries of politics in the 20th century. By June 1944, one in six German rifleman in France was from an Ost battalion.   Now digging further since there are no footnotes, it seems Ambrose took an oral account from Lt Brewer, but did not directly quote him and instead abstractly expanded upon his story. Ambrose was guilty of doing this often. As multiple historians have pointed out, Brewer was living in the 1940s and was by no means an ethnographer, he was not a person who could have accurately known the nationality of the four asian men he captured. It is plausible he or other US units around him, just came up with Korean for the four asians who could have been from nearly anywhere in central to east asia. For all we know the men found could have been from Turkestan. What was “asian” to westerners of the 1940's is extremely broad.    If you look up the Ost-Bataillone or Ostlegionen you will see they consisted of captured former soviet soldiers. During the d-day landings, 1/6th of the German forces defending the atlantic coast were made up of the Ost-battailones. They came from numerous places, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, India, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkestan, Mongolia and numerous parts of the USSR. Needless to say, there were a ton of people whom would be considered asian and could be mistaken to be from Korea, Japan, Burma, etc.    It seems Brewer's vague account was transformed by Amrose, but this only covers one part of all of this, the story, what about the photo?    The iconic photograph is another matter entirely. The photograph has nothing to do with Brewer's account, it is simply a random photograph taken at Utah beach of a captured asian soldier wearing a Wehrmacht uniform. The official description of the photo states “Capture Jap in Nazi uniform. France, fearful of his future, this young Jap wearing a nazi uniform, is checked off in a roundup of German prisoners on the beaches of france. An american army captain takes the Jap's name and serial number” Author Martin Morgan believes the man in the photograph is not Yang Kyoungjong, but instead an ethnic Georgian from the 795th Georgian Battalion, which was composed of Georgian Osttruppen troops or someone who was Turkistani. In 2002 word of the story became more popularized online and in 2004 the iconic photo also began to circulate heavily on the internet. The Korean media became aware of the story in 2002 and when they saw the picture the Korean news site DKBNews investigated the matter. Apparently a reader of the DKBNews submitted biographical details about the soldier in the photo, including his name, date of birth, the general story we now know, his release, life in Illinois and death. The DKBNews journalist requested sources and none were provided, typical.   So some random unknown reader of the DKBNews gave a name, place and time of birth and even where he ended up and died.  In 2005 the Seoul broadcasting system aired a documentary specifically investigating the existence of the asian soldiers who fought for Germany on d-day.   In the SBS special “The Korean in Normandy,” produced and broadcast in 2005 based on rumors of Yang kyoungjog,  they searched for records of Korean prisoners of war during the Battle of khalkhin gol and records of Korean people who participated in the German-Japanese War, and records related to the German Army's eastern unit, but could not find traces of such a person. In addition, the soldiers who served in the Soviet army, who were captured, and then transferred to the German army's eastern units were considered by the Soviet Union to be serious traitors. Accordingly, under a secret agreement between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, they were forcibly repatriated to the Soviet Union after the war and held in Gulags.. The SBS production team stated that the rumors that a 'Korean from Normandy' had gone to the United States and that he died in seclusion near Northwestern University under the name of 'Yang Kyoungjong', which they were unaware of, were false. The investigative team looked for any traces of a Yang Kyoungjong and found none, so they concluded although there were accounts of asian soldiers in the German army during WW2, there was zero evidence of the existence of Yang Kyoungjong or any Koreans fighting on D-day for that matter.    The 2005 SBS Special documentary sprang forth a bunch of stories by Korean authors, expanding the mythos of Yang Kyoungjong.   In 2007 author Jo Jeong-rae published a novel titled “human mask” which told the story of SHin Gilman, The story ends with Shin Gil-man, who was conscripted into the Japanese army at the age of 20, as a prisoner of war in Normandy, then transported back to the Soviet Union and eventually executed by firing squad. Another novel called “D-day” by author Kim Byeong-in was release in 2011, just prior to the film My War, the plot is extremely similar to the movie. The main characters are Han Dae-sik and Yoichi, who met as children as the sons of a Japanese landowner and the house's housekeeper, harboring animosity toward each other, and grew up to become marathon runners representing Joseon and Japan. As they experience the war together, they feel a strange sense of kinship and develop reconciliation and friendship.   And of course the most famous story would find its way to the big screen. In 2011 the film My Way came out, back then the most expensive south korean film ever made at around 23$ million.   Then in 2012 a unknown person created a wikipedia page piecing together the Ambrose story, the photo and the unknown DBK readers information. With all of this information becoming more viral suddenly in 2013, two history books hit the scene and would you know it, both have “Yang Kyoungjong” in them.    These are Antony Beevor's book “the second world war” and that of defense consultant and author Steven Zaloga in his book “the devil's garden: Rommel's desperate Defense of Omaha Beach on D-Day”. Both authors took the story, name and iconic photo and expanded on the mythos by adding further details as to how the Korean man would have gone from Korea to Cherbourg france.   So Ambrose's story spreads across the internet alongside this photo. Both spark interest in Korea and an investigation receives some random guys testimony, which quite honestly was groundless. Despite the korean documentary stating there was no evidence of a Yang Kyoungjong, it sparks further interest, more stories and a famous film in 2011. 2012 sees a wikipage, it becomes more viral and now seeps into other historians work.   And I would be remiss not to mention the bizarre controversy that broke out in my nation of Canada. A nation so full of controversies today, dear god. Debbie Hanlon a city councilor in St John Newfoundland was absolutely wrecked online in 2018 for an advertisement promoting her real estate business stating “Korean Yang kyoungjong fought with Japan against the USSR. He then fought with the USSR against Germany. Then with Germany against the US! Want an agent who fights for you, call me!” Really weird ad by the way. So it seems her ad was to point out how far she was willing to go for her real estate clients. It was considered extremely offensive, and not the first time she pulled this off, her husband Oral Mews had recently come under fire for another ad he made using a photo of the Puerto Rican cab driver Victor Perez Cardona, where the vehicle turned into a casket. That ad said “He can't give you a lift because he's dead. He's propped up in his cab at his wake! Need a lift to great service, call me!” Hanlon was surprised at the amount of backlash she received since the ads had been running for over 4 years online. She claimed to be the victim of cyberbullying and trolls. So yeah, that happened.    Did Yang Kyoungjong exist, more than likely not, was it possible some Koreans found themselves in a position his story pertains to, you know what it's quite possible. During War a lot of weird things happen. I hope you liked this episode, please let me know in the comments on the Patreon what you think, how I can improve things and of course what you want to hear about next!

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 216 Topics covered: Leo XIV weighs in on 'Cardinal' Cupich's lifetime achievement award for a pro-abortion and pro-LGBT 'Catholic' senator. Leo XIV's message to an interreligious conference in Bangladesh. Leo XIV's message to a an interreligious conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. In video message to people of Lampedusa, Leo XIV claims "enemies do not exist." Leo XIV presides over ceremony honoring ecumenical 'martyrs', omits line in Creed. Leo XIV releases Apostolic Letter Dilexi Te on love for the poor. Links: Video: "Pope Leo XIV comments on Cupich's plan to bestow award on Senator Durbin", EWTN News (Sep. 30, 2025) "USA: Pro-abortion politician declines Cardinal Cupich award: Pope Leo intervenes and Archbishop of Chicago issues this statement", Zenit (Oct. 1, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the Interreligious Meeting in Bangladesh, Vatican.va (Aug. 28, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan, Vatican.va (Sep. 14, 2025) "Leo XIV Backs 1986 Assisi Prayer Meeting, Abu Dhabi Declaration in Message to Interreligious Conference", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 17, 2025) "Francis to Interreligious Youth in Mozambique: 'Our Differences are Necessary'", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 7, 2019) Leo XIV, Video message on the occasion of the presentation of the candidacy of the ‘Gestures of Welcome' project to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in Lampedusa, Italy, Vatican.va (Sep. 12, 2025) John XXIII, Address Gaudet Mater Ecclesia (Oct. 11, 1962) Pope St. Pius X, Encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis (Sep. 8, 1907) Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Divini Redemptoris (Mar. 19, 1937) Book: Henri Fesquet, The Drama of Vatican II (New York, NY: Random House, 1967). See page 813. "Commemoration of the Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith of the 21st century", Vatican.va (Sep. 14, 2025); booklet for ceremony HERE Video: "Commemoration New Martyrs and Witnesses to the Faith - 21st Century 14 September 2025 Pope Leo XIV", Vatican News (Sep. 14, 2025) Cindy Wooden, "Modern Christian martyrs show power of love in face of hatred, pope says", OSV News (not dated) Video: "Leo XIV and the Omission of the 'Filioque' from the Creed", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 17, 2025) "Knowing When to Swallow: Leo XIV Omits Controversial Line in Common Recitation of ‘Ecumenical' Creed", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 23, 2025) Pope Leo XIII, Apostolic Letter Testem Benevolentiae (Jan. 22, 1899) "Non-Catholic ‘Martyrs': Francis adds 21 murdered Copts as ‘Saints' to Roman Martyrology", Novus Ordo Wire (May 17, 2023) Leo XIV, Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te (Oct. 4, 2025) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover a major breakthrough in Alaska's mineral wars, a new AI scandal in Silicon Valley, the collapse of illegal crossings at America's southern border, a Supreme Court showdown over free speech and therapy laws, shocking new evidence of Biden family corruption, major trade and infrastructure deals from Central Asia to Africa, and the hidden health threat of microplastics. From Alaska's mining roads to Kazakhstan's railways and Germany's labs, today's brief connects America's economic revival to global corruption and the future of health and technology.   Trump Greenlights Alaska's Ambler Road and Trilogy Metals Stake: President Trump approved a fast-track permit for the Ambler Road and bought a 10 percent federal stake in Trilogy Metals, unlocking Alaska's copper, cobalt, and germanium reserves. The Ambler Mining District could make America less dependent on China for critical minerals. Bryan calls it “the most underreported but crucial story of the week.”   AI Model Claude Knows When It's Being Tested: Anthropic's Claude chatbot told researchers, “I think you're testing me,” revealing situational self-awareness and manipulation patterns similar to OpenAI's “scheming” models. Bryan warns, “The machines are beginning to recognize us — and that should terrify everyone.”   Illegal Border Crossings Hit 50-Year Low: CBS confirms crossings are at their lowest since 1970, with Trump's monthly totals down to 9,000 compared to Biden's 238,000 per month last year. Bryan argues the data “proves Biden's border crisis was a choice — a deliberate policy of demographic change.”   Supreme Court Hears Conversion Therapy Free Speech Case: Evangelical therapist Kaley Chiles challenged Colorado's ban on discussing faith-based counseling. Both conservative and liberal justices, including Elena Kagan, seemed to side with her on First Amendment grounds. Bryan recalls the 1977 ACLU defense of Nazi speech in Skokie, noting, “It's conservatives defending free speech now, not liberals.”   Biden Family Corruption in Ukraine and Romania: A declassified CIA report shows Ukrainian officials viewed Joe Biden's 2015 visit as “evidence of U.S. double standards on corruption” given Hunter's Burisma ties. Days earlier, Hunter and James Biden tried cutting a land deal in Romania tied to criminal charges. Bryan says, “This was a criminal racket, not a family — and they pardoned themselves.”   Trump's $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal with Kazakhstan: Forbes reports the U.S. will sell 300 locomotives to Kazakhstan's Wabtec, while Trump's new “TRIPP Corridor” from Asia to Europe blocks China's Belt and Road trade route. “The White House is playing chess in Central Asia — one rail deal at a time,” Bryan notes.   Africa's Diamond Collapse and U.S. Opportunity: As Botswana's diamond market crashes, Trump eyes a rail deal connecting Zambia to Botswana to secure uranium and rare earths for U.S. industry.   Ukraine Using Drones Supplied by Kyiv Against Russia in Mali: AFP confirms Ukrainian intelligence is arming rebels, some tied to al Qaeda and ISIS, in Mali to target Russian and Chinese contractors.   German Scientists Warn on Microplastics and Gut Health: Researchers found that plastics change gut bacteria in ways resembling depression and cancer. Bryan invites listener feedback: “Better we talk about this now — before we learn the hard way.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Ambler Road Alaska, Trilogy Metals federal stake, Alaska copper cobalt germanium, Anthropic Claude AI awareness, OpenAI scheming AI safety, CBS border crossings 50-year low, Biden border policy demographics, Kaley Chiles Colorado therapy case Supreme Court, ACLU Skokie Nazi free speech 1977, Joe Biden Hunter Burisma CIA report, James Biden Romania land deal, Trump Kazakhstan Wabtec locomotives TRIPP corridor, Botswana diamond collapse, Ukraine Mali drones al Qaeda ISIS, German microplastics gut health study

At just 17 years old, John Karpov immigrated alone from Kazakhstan to Canada, barely speaking English and with no safety net. When a scam wiped out his savings and left him contemplating suicide, one phone call saved his life, and set off a chain of events that would redefine what grit and perseverance look like.In this powerful conversation, Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with John to unpack how he went from a desperate student to the founder of Action Home Services, a multimillion-dollar landscape construction company. John shares how he learned English, mastered sales by necessity, and built a thriving business one door knock at a time.This is a masterclass in resilience, risk, and the immigrant mindset that fuels unstoppable entrepreneurs. Timestamps00:00 - John reflects on fear, scarcity, and the pain that still drives him 11 years later.01:00 - Dwayne introduces John Karpov, founder of Action Home Services.03:00 - John's early life in Kazakhstan and decision to immigrate to Canada at 17.05:00 - Struggling to understand North American English and adapting to culture shock.06:00 - Losing his financial support — and falling victim to a fraud that wiped out his savings.08:00 - A near-suicidal moment and the phone call that changed everything.10:00 - Finding a commission-only job selling driveway sealing — and having no clue what it was.15:00 - Knocking doors for 8 hours with no sales — until a breakthrough changes everything.17:30 - A confrontation, courage, and earning $400 in a day — more than a month's pay back home.19:00 - What kept him from giving up — the mindset shift from failure to relentless drive.23:00 - Outworking everyone and learning the power of necessity.25:00 - Starting his first business with no money, no truck, no driver's license — and no experience.31:00 - Working 60 hours a week while in college — the early years of survival.34:00 - Transition from driveway sealing to landscaping and scaling beyond himself.38:00 - Dwayne and John break down the principles of sales: activity, energy, and hunger.41:30 - The scarcity mindset that still lingers — and how fear drives discipline.47:00 - Risk, safety, and how to protect a growing business through systems and liquidity.53:00 - Building systems, crews, and leadership while finishing college.1:03:00 - Growing past chaos: when your living-room floor becomes your job-scheduling system.1:07:00 - Bringing his wife into the business — and the promise to be home by 5 p.m.1:13:00 - Her immigration story — and how persistence beat three rejections.1:14:00 - Dwayne's closing reflections: from scarcity to abundance — and what's coming in Part 2.Key TakeawaysNecessity builds resilience. When failure isn't an option, resourcefulness becomes instinct.Work ethic beats experience. John outworked everyone — before he even knew what he was selling.Systems are survival. Growth without process leads to chaos (and lost contracts under the carpet).Scarcity can ignite hunger — but abundance sustains growth. Learning when to move from survival mode to strategy is essential.Leadership evolves. From door-to-door hustler to CEO, John learned that empowering others fuels exponential scale.John is President of Action Home Services (AHS), a leading landscaping and exterior construction company serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Since founding AHS in 2015, John has grown the business from a small driveway sealing service into one of the GTA's premier full-service landscaping and outdoor design firms. Under his leadership, the...

Max sat down with Tina Dolbaia and Vasabjit Banerjee to talk about their new CSIS paper, "Guns and Oil: Continuity and Change in Russia-India Relations." They delve into the history of the Russia-India relationship, how it's been impacted by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and what to watch for going forward. "Guns and Oil: Continuity and Change in Russia-India Relations," by Tina Dolbaia, Vasabjit Banerjee, and Amanda Southfield (August 2025, CSIS)

Three years ago, as part of efforts to weaken Putin's war chest, the EU banned imports of Russian crude oil. But those countries with a high dependency on Russia were allowed to continue importing, the idea being they needed more time to adapt. Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic have since stopped. But not Slovakia, and not Hungary. Both still take deliveries of Russian crude through the Soviet-era Druzhba or "Brotherhood" pipeline. In this episode, Attila Steiner, the Hungarian State Secretary for Energy, acknowledges that his country is increasing, not decreasing, dependency on Russian crude, and that Hungary is expanding links with the Druzhba network. That's not how EU sanctions are supposed to work. It's also fundamentally at odds with the REPowerEU plan to stop all Russian oil imports by the end of 2027. The behavior of Hungary, which is facilitating Russian oil exports amid Putin's continued assault on Ukraine, shows contempt for Brussels and Kyiv. Moreover an alternative to Russian oil already exists in the form of the Adria pipeline that can deliver oil from suppliers like Kazakhstan via Croatia. But Steiner using the Adria is neither advantageous for Hungary nor for its giant energy conglomerate MOL. And, in any case, it looks like the pressure is off Hungary to quit Russian crude, at least for now. Steiner credits a recent diplomatic campaign by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, first with Donald Trump, who is no longer calling on Hungary to change suppliers, and second, with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who effectively gave her blessing to continuing Russian crude imports. But that's unlikely to be the end of the story. There's domestic politics to consider too. Hungary imposes a tax on the profits that are partly generated from importing the relatively low-priced Russian crude. Yet prices at the petrol pump remain above the EU average, and that contributes to an already delicate political situation for Orbán's ruling Fidesz party, which is trailing in the polls ahead of elections next year. It's also a delicate situation for Steiner himself. He seems set to go head-to-head with Péter Magyar, the main opposition figure in Hungary who opposes Russian imports, in a forthcoming contest for a parliamentary seat in Budapest. That, Steiner says, will be "an interesting fight".Support the show

This week we have another update from teh road by intrepid adventurer Olly Hargreaves who is making his way from the UK to Thailand. This update takes us specifically to what it's been like cycling through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, on the route of the Old Silk Road. You can follow Olly's travels via his instagram - @sagas.of_olly.hargreaves You can also hear his dad Phill's previous two episodes here: Part 1 and Part 2Check out Zorali for all your outdoor adventure needs!Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Tonight on Veritas... our special guest is Ryan Wardman. The last time we spoke, Ryan had just begun his modern odyssey. Since then, he has kept moving, kept searching, and kept asking the kinds of questions most people avoid. In the past year alone, Ryan has spent months in Odessa on the Black Sea, traveled through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, explored the caves of Georgia, returned to the pyramids of Egypt, stood among the stones of Samarkand, and climbed the highlands of Scotland. He promoted a film in Paris and now calls Moldova his base of operations. Along the way, he has focused on some of the biggest mysteries of our time. The Moon. The Ark of the Covenant. The rise of digital identity and human 2.0. The mass migration changing Europe. He has seen events firsthand that do not match the official story, and he has experienced moments that defy easy explanation, including a glowing orb that appeared to him one night in Stockholm. Tonight, we continue the conversation. What has Ryan seen. What has he learned. And what does his journey reveal about the world we now face together. Lan is the Welsh word for "pure." This is the featured song for this VERITAS episode. It is based on the Welsh folk song Lisa Lan, performed in the original language. The vocals speak of love, grief, and memory. The arrangement combines ancient melody with modern cinematic elements to reflect the emotional depth and mystery of Ryan Wardman's journey.

Conan speaks with Asya in Kazakhstan about how a chicken sandwich led to their meeting, local customs around tea, and Conan's latest book recommendations. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we dive into a powerful conversation with Cindy LaJoy of Blue Collar Homeschool about creating meaningful educational paths for kids who aren't headed toward the traditional college track. Cindy shares how to help children discover their strengths, explore careers and trades, and build skills that get overlooked in traditional schooling. From certificate programs to apprenticeships, she shows how learning can be tailored without being “less than.” We also discuss the importance of relationship at the heart of homeschooling and celebrating every kind of excellence. This episode is full of practical ideas and encouragement for parents seeking alternatives to the college-only path. About Cindy An unexpected homeschooler, after a dozen years Cindy is entering her final year of homeschooling with her youngest of five kids. Her children, now young adults, were all adopted from orphanages in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and presented her with the unique challenge of educating learners with numerous learning disabilities, no English, and giftedness in the mix as well! Three years ago Cindy founded the Facebook group and website "Blue Collar Homeschool" to help others find the support and encouragement she couldn't find for her own family. College is not the only path to a successful future, and Cindy's kids are proving that as they operate their own pizzeria and tech businesses. Her online group has grown to a membership of almost 9000 and is a haven where families with kids who are not college-bound can post questions to find resources for everything from business start-ups to barn building to creative arts pursuits...and not be bashed for having children whose gifts may be discovered outside the academic arena. Blue Collar Homeschool is helping many discover "A different kind of homeschooling excellence! About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You'll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, EverydayEducation.com, Excellence-in-Literature.com, and DoingWhatMatters.com. Resources  Penn Foster Career School  Stratford Career Institute ITPRO.TV Online tech training for numerous certifications Lynda.com for a wide variety of training in everything from graphic design, programming, photography, social media marketing, general marketing, small business, accounting, videography and more EdX Coursera Amazon Web Services Scoop School Mike Rowe Books Cindy would share with every child: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch  Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder Connect Cindy LaJoy | Website | Facebook Group | Email Janice Campbell | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance Tuttle Twins: children's books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show. View full show notes on the blog.

In this episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Nick Malone, former COO of Sitecore and a seasoned executive with over 24 years of leadership experience in the IT sector.During this fascinating conversation, Cameron and Nick explore the complexities of driving growth in a rapidly evolving industry. You'll hear how leaders navigate expansion strategies, balance ambitious goals with practical execution, and manage the challenges that come with building scalable systems. The discussion highlights how clarity of vision and disciplined prioritization become essential when a business is pushing toward the next stage of success.The discussion also looks at the human side of transformation. It examines how to guide teams through times of change, especially when uncertainty and cultural integration are at play. You'll gain insights into communication, alignment, and creating structures that help people feel supported while maintaining momentum.With practical takeaways and thoughtful reflections, this episode offers valuable guidance for leaders seeking to build resilience and long-term impact.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!Enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:Nick's career journey, starting as an engineer and moving into sales and sales leadership, which allowed him to travel extensively.His experience living in Kazakhstan with his family, the cultural differences, and the need for a command-and-control approach in business.The transformation of Sitecore from an on-premise business to a SaaS offering, including the acquisition of modern technology companies.The importance of clear communication and vision in driving the transformation, as well as the role of talented individuals in making it successful.The role of the "cycle Sherpa" in integrating new employees, ensuring they are embedded into the business quickly and effectively.And much more...Guest Bio:Nick Malone is a seasoned executive with over 24 years of leadership experience in the Information Technology and Services sector, spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the USA, Russia, and Central Asia. A graduate of Loughborough University in Manufacturing Engineering, he has built a rare leadership profile combining revenue growth, sales excellence, and operational efficiency. As former Chief Operating Officer of Sitecore, Nick led global operations, sales enablement, and large-scale transformation initiatives, consistently delivering results in both public companies and private equity portfolio firms. His expertise includes business development, cloud computing, and international partnerships, with a proven track record in driving growth across mature and emerging markets. Known as an agile leader and advocate for digital transformation, Nick is passionate about continuous learning, leadership development, and building high-performing global teams.Resources:Connect with Nick: Website | LinkedInConnect with Cameron: Website | LinkedInGet Cameron's latest book –

Conan talks to Nurzhamal in Almaty, Kazakhstan to discuss Conan's evasion of her attempts to get ahold of him and performing on the Kazakh stand-up circuit. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.