Podcasts about Kazakhstan

Send us a textDiscover the inspiring journey of Aiko, a talented nail artist from Kazakhstan, who transformed her dreams into reality by establishing her own nail salon, Moon Glow Nails, in Austin, Texas. Aiko shares her story of resilience, detailing her transition from the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant opportunities in Austin. Learn how her unique specialization in Russian manicures and pedicures set her apart in the beauty industry and turned a cultural gap into a successful entrepreneurial venture.Join us as we explore the intricacies of Aiko's career, including the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her return to Kazakhstan became a pivotal moment for personal growth and professional reinvention, leading her back to the US with renewed purpose. We discuss the balance between artistry and business, highlighting Aiko's strategies for cultivating strong client relationships and managing the dual responsibilities of creativity and entrepreneurship.Aiko reveals the secrets behind her success, emphasizing the importance of passion, professionalism, and understanding client needs. We address the misconceptions surrounding advanced nail techniques and underscore the significance of quality and safety in beauty services. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with insights on navigating the beauty industry, maintaining authenticity, and building a business that reflects one's true self.To connect with our guest, Aiko, follow the links below:InstagramStudio InstagramTikTokYouTubeTo schedule an appointment or book classes with Aiko, visit her website:Aiko's WebsiteInstrumentals By: duwhop_2.0 Support the showDo you have a story to share that's worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you! Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!

This year's edition of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign got under way on November 25. While Central Asian authorities acknowledge that gender-based violence (GBV) has been a problem for years, a trio of studies on gender-related killings about to be published by UN Women Europe and Central Asia is expected to show the problem is getting worse. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss these questions are guests Khalida Azhigulova, a Kazakhstan-based lawyer and international consultant on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse; and contributors to the UN studies Svetlana Dzardanova, human rights and corruption researcher at Freedom for Eurasia, currently located in Kyrgyzstan; and Niginakhon Saida, a researcher, educator, and freelance journalist from Uzbekistan specializing in Islam, education, and gender issues in Central Asia.

Kate Adie presents stories from Sudan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, South Africa and Ireland.Lyse Doucet recently gained rare access to Sudan, where she met the remarkable Mama Nour. A steely woman, orphaned in childhood, she now provides refuge for other women and children amid Sudan's ongoing civil war, which the UN has called 'the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world'.South Korea's president sent shockwaves across the world when he declared martial law earlier this week. Jake Kwon describes the moment the president made his announcement, and the swift, decisive response from both politicians and the South Korean people to stop him in his tracks.China's Xinjiang province is home to a huge tomato industry, which has been linked to forced labour - an allegation China denies. Still, many Uyghurs and ethnic Kazakhs have fled Xinjiang into neighbouring Kazakhstan, where Runako Celina met one woman who revealed the realitles of life in the region.In South Africa, there's an on-going stand-off between authorities and illegal workers living down an abandoned gold mine, southwest of Johannesburg. Security forces briefly stopped food and water from being sent down the mine, before a court ruled against them. Nomsa Maseko recalls her first time entering this hidden world.Ireland's elections last weekend did not prove to be a political game-changer unlike other polls this year. Michael Martin will return as Taoiseach for the second time, but scratch the surface and there's an underlying anti-establishment sentiment, says Chris Page.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison

Situé aux confins des steppes d'Asie centrale, le Kazakhstan est doté d'une histoire culturelle et humaine très riche qui s'étale sur plusieurs millénaires. De nombreux objets, vestiges des différentes époques qui jalonnent l'Histoire du pays, témoignent de la diversité des pratiques artistiques des peuples ayant foulé ces terres de steppes et de montagnes.Pour ce voyage inédit à la découverte des savoir-faire kazakhs, Virginie Girod reçoit Valérie Zaleski. Conservatrice des collections d'art bouddhique de Chine et d'Asie centrale au musée Guimet, elle est directrice scientifique de l'exposition Kazakhstan, Trésors de la Grande Steppe présentée jusqu'au 24 mars 2025.Cet épisode a été réalisé en partenariat avec le musée Guimet. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est un podcast Europe 1.- Présentation : Virginie Girod- Production : Armelle Thiberge et Morgane Vianey- Réalisation : Clément Ibrahim- Composition du générique : Julien Tharaud- Promotion et coordination des partenariats : Marie Corpet- Visuel : Sidonie Mangin Des heures et des heures d'Au Cœur de l'Histoire à écouter !Découvrez Au Cœur de l'Histoire + , une nouvelle offre pour accéder en avant-première aux nouveaux épisodes et en exclusivité à nos meilleures archives sur Versailles ou Napoléon par exemple. L'abonnement Au Cœur de l'Histoire + est disponible sur Apple Podcasts en cliquant ici Comment s'abonner ? Où écouter ? Quels sont les avantages d'Au Cœur de l'Histoire + ? Le mode d'emploi est disponible ici. Vous voulez écouter les autres épisodes d'Au Cœur de l'Histoire ?>> Retrouvez-les sur notre site Europe1.fr et sur Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Deezer , Amazon Music , Dailymotion et YouTube , ou vos plateformes habituelles d'écoute.>> Retrouvez ici le mode d'emploi pour écouter tous les podcasts d'Europe 1

Max and Maria speak with Dara Massicot, one of the leading experts on the Russian military and the war in Ukraine. Dara gives updates on the efforts of both sides to make gains on the battlefield, along with the current risks of escalation as we head into 2025. This conversation was recorded on December 3, 2024.

Interview with Dev Randhawa, Chairman & CEO of F3 Uranium Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/f3-uranium-tsxvfuu-high-grade-discovery-strategic-spin-out-fuel-athabasca-basin-exploration-5715Recording date: 4th December 2024F3 Uranium (TSXV:FUU) announced a major milestone at its flagship JR Zone uranium project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, with recent drilling hitting 50% U3O8 grades over 4 meters. CEO Dev Randhawa called it "one of the best holes we've heard in a long time."The JR Zone discovery is 12 km from NextGen Energy's Arrow deposit and Fission Uranium's Triple R. Initial estimates suggest 20-25 million pounds of high-grade uranium. Randhawa believes JR Zone is part of a larger system, with high boron values indicating additional mineralization at depth. Proving up multiple pods could spark M&A interest.F3 is well-funded to explore this expansion potential, with $8 million to drill through spring and $18 million cash beyond that. The project's location provides key advantages. Nearby mills being considered by NextGen and Paladin Energy as well as a year-round access road make JR Zone's pounds more valuable in Randhawa's view.He sees high-grade deposits like JR Zone as critical to fill a projected supply deficit as nuclear power grows. Global uranium output has been stagnant since the 1970s as grades declined. With China alone expecting to need 100 million pounds per year by 2035, Randhawa believes "grade is king" and the Athabasca Basin is the world's premier uranium jurisdiction.While uranium markets have been depressed, Randhawa sees a perfect storm ahead. He argues the renewables game is up and nuclear offers an attractive baseload alternative. However, supply remains uncertain with political risks around major producers like Kazakhstan. "The industry could never handle a true sanction," he warned, noting 40% of global processing is done there.Randhawa expects uranium prices to react like a rubber band as catalysts emerge, creating opportunities for F3 Uranium. The company's strong financial position, high-grade discovery, strategic location, and experienced technical team make it well positioned to create value in an improving market.View F3 Uranium's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/f3-uranium-corpSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

This week, Sasha Orloff sits down with JustPaid founders Daniel Kivatinos, a successful YC founder behind the first iPad medical records company, and Anelya Grant, a Kazakhstan immigrant who built an accounting practice for YC startups, about how their unique backgrounds inspired them to tackle the critical challenge of accounts receivable automation with an AI-powered platform. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/309bb91f-34ee-4052-88e5-28718a9101da —

China's push to revise the international security order entered a new phase with the launch of the Global Security Initiative (GSI) in April 2022. A few months after Xi Jinping proposed GSI, host Bonnie Glaser did a podcast episode with Manoj Kewalramani to discuss the drivers behind GSI and analyze the initial statements outlining its content. More than 2 ½ years have elapsed since then, and scholars have begun to investigate how China is implementing GSI in various regions around the world. A new report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) examines how GSI is being operationalized and received in two priority regions of Chinese foreign policy: mainland Southeast Asia and Central Asia. The study draws on field research in both regions. The report is titled “China's Global Security Initiative Takes Shape in Southeast and Central Asia.” The report has three authors: Bates Gill, Carla Freeman and Alison McFarland. Bonnie Glaser is joined by Bates Gill for this episode to discuss the report's findings. Bates is a senior fellow with the National Bureau of Asian Research, a Senior Associate Fellow with the Royal United Services Institute, and associated with USIP.Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:53] Objectives of China's Global Security Initiative [04:22] GSI as an Additive or a Replacement[07:21] Fieldwork in Southeast and Central Asia[12:06] Concerns about China's Intentions and Influence[15:24] GSI Initiatives and Sources of Funding[19:58] GSI and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation[23:55] Moscow's View of GSI [29:27] Implications of GSI for the United States

Today's show focuses on last two weeks' events in Ukraine wear and the steady US/NATO escalation. Biden approves US long range missiles fired into Russia; US & France provide Storm Shadow long range missiles in turn; Macron reportedly (by Le Monde) again discussing sending French troops; NATO planning document reveals plan for Poland-Romania-UK-Germany to divide up Ukraine; US general Bauer, head of NATO military commission publicly calls for ‘pre-emptive' strike on Russia; Biden gives Ukraine another $700m and calls for another $24B and tells Ukraine to lower its draft age to 18; Trump NSA pick Gorka calls Putin a thug and warns US under Trump will double its aide, Trump selects neocon friendly NSA advisers raising doubt about his campaign promises to end the Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Putin answers NATO/US escalation with new Oreshnik hypersonic missile with 36 warheads, lowers decision to use tactical nukes, threatens to hit any NATO base from which missiles are fired, signs mutual defense treaty with Iran, and gives warnings to west in speech in Kazakhstan. 

Super apps are the talk of the town and in the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're diving into this hot topic with Kaniyet Rayev, CEO of Boxo. Based in Kazakhstan and Singapore, Kaniyet leads Boxo—a platform that empowers apps to become super apps by seamlessly integrating e-commerce, travel, and financial services.We cover the rise of super apps, Boxo's innovative mini-app tech, and the future of digital innovation across global markets.Watch now! ▶️

Hear about travel to Central Asia or the 'Stans as the Amateur Traveler talks to Megan Cox from Meg the Rolling Egg about her trip to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Why should you go to Central Asia? Meg says, "Whilst there was , 'Oh my God, this place is amazing. I don't know why people aren't talking about it more. I don't know why people aren't coming here more often.' It has something for everyone. It's really just a beautiful place to go. So I felt like I wanted to promote a little bit." Day 1-3: Almaty, Kazakhstan Day 1: Arrive in Almaty. Explore the city: Wander the streets and parks. Visit Ascension Cathedral (a stunning yellow Orthodox church). Attend a performance at the Abay Opera House. Try Georgian food, available throughout the city. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-stans/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Melbye, Executive Vice President of  Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) and President of the Uranium Producers of America, joins me for a longer-format discussion on the fundamentals driving the expansion of nuclear power and more demand for uranium, as well as the Company fundamentals for Uranium Energy Corp as they are growing their US production profile and continuing to explore and develop their Canadian portfolio of projects.   We start off in a multi-faceted conversation on the perfect storm of tailwinds gathering behind nuclear power with 20 countries, including the US, committing to tripling their nuclear power energy output by 2050, and more need for carbon-free baseload electricity to satisfy green energy transition policies and growing demand from AI datacenters.  We then contrast that demand growth with geopolitical tensions taking French uranium supply offline in Niger, the US sanctions on Russian enriched uranium fuel, and retaliatory bans from Russia on exporting uranium fuel to the US, and Kazakhstan state producer Kazatomprom missing guidance, and maintaining more output to Chinese partners than to its JV with Cameco, moving more fuel to the East versus the West.   This all highlights the importance of US domestic uranium producers, along with legitimate Canadian development projects, and the premiums those North American companies and projects are likely to keep garnering from investors. The conversation then transitions to Uranium Energy Corp as the largest and fastest growing uranium producer in the US, and Scott outlines their anticipated production growth from 1 million to 5-7 million pounds over the next 5 years domestically, and the potential to then ramp that up to about 12 million pounds of production once their Canadian Roughrider project is developed and put into production.  Then there are even further development projects of merit within their Canadian pipeline of projects acquired from UEX 2 years back.   Scott briefly breaks down the potential at a number of their US and Canadian projects, speaks to the pedigree and experience of their management team, the financial health of the Company, key strategic shareholders, their ETF inclusion, and analyst coverage.   If you have any questions for Scott regarding Uranium Energy Corp, then please email those in to me at Shad@kereport.com, and we'll get them addressed by management or covered in future interviews.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of UEC at the time of this recording.   Click here to follow the latest news from Uranium Energy Corp

//The Wire//2300Z November 29, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: WAR IN SYRIA ESCALATES AMID MAJOR REBEL OFFENSIVE. CYBER INCIDENTS CONTINUE IN EUROPE. CEASEFIRE LARGELY HOLDING IN LEBANON, DESPITE BOTH PARTIES CLAIMING VIOLATIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Russia: As part of a general summit on security topics in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a few interesting remarks regarding Donald Trump. Speaking off-the-cuff, Putin made direct references to Trump's safety in the context of his multiple assassination attempts, saying: “By the way, in my view, even now he's not safe. Yes, why? The United States history has seen various developments. But he is a clever and cautious man, I should hope he realizes all that”.Europe: Danish authorities clarify details regarding a nationwide IT outage yesterday, which reportedly began as a small outage before expanding to include rail, cellular networks, and other telecoms infrastructure which were all affected and offline for hours. AC: This could be related to the initial reports of a similar outage in the Netherlands yesterday; either the initial reports of outages in the Netherlands were incorrect or the outages were minor in scale to those of Denmark, which were more substantial. Separately, this afternoon a large-scale cyber incident appeared to strike Russia, with many banking services and financial institutions reporting service interruptions. Russian airline companies also reported similar interruptions to ticketing and booking systems.Georgia: Significant escalations of ongoing domestic tensions emerged overnight as the Prime Minister announced a cessation of Georgia's bid to join the European Union. This announcement reignited unrest among Georgians along two major perspectives: those who support a more pro-EU, pro-West future for Georgia, and those who wish to pivot away from the EU in favor of Russia.Lebanon: The ceasefire largely appears to be holding for the moment. However, over the past 24 hours, both sides have claimed the other violated the ceasefire, with limited skirmishes taking place in the border regions of Lebanon. AC: Of course, the general idea of a ceasefire is for both belligerents to stop shooting at each other completely, which has not happened. However, both sides have reduced the intensity of combat operations to largely consist of isolated ambushes (from Hezbollah) and airstrikes (from Israel). Considering the tradition of the region, a reduction in combat intensity (if not an outright cessation of hostilities) might be the best anyone can hope for at the present moment.Syria: A significant escalation of the war is underway as fighting reaches Aleppo once again. Syrian “rebel” groups have advanced into the city, conducting a large scale offensive (which began a few days ago) toward Aleppo from Idlib. AC: The war in Syria, largely forgotten over the past few years following the 2020 ceasefire agreement, has remained an extremely complex conflict. Over the past few months, one of the many factions at play in the region, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (which evolved from the Jabhat al-Nusra group) has made significant territorial gains, which may now include the fall of Aleppo.-HomeFront-USA: This morning employees of the Amazon corporation conducted a labor strike, with employees from around 20 different countries participating. Most of the grievances appear to be centered around wage increases and demanding Amazon to allow workers to unionize. AC: It's not yet clear as to how this will affect logistics around the world considering that Amazon is not just a retailer of consumer goods, but also a very large provider of data and web services.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The IT issues experienced throughout Europe over the past few weeks (some minor, some substantial) are quite interesting in the context of the two cable-cut

*) Israeli strikes kill at least eight more Palestinians across Gaza Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians, including five members of one family, in separate air strikes across Gaza. In one attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp, five people were killed. Palestinian authorities also reported that three others were killed in a separate strike in the western part of Gaza City. *) Palestinians in north Gaza describe ‘real-life horror movie' People in northern Gaza are describing the situation as something straight out of a horror movie. Umm Ahmad Lubbad, a 52-year-old from Beit Lahia, said Palestinians are living a real-life nightmare under bombing that never stops — whether from the air or the ground. She told reporters by phone that while she's terrified to leave her home, she's ready to go if Israeli forces order an evacuation. *) RSF reattacks villages in Sudan's Al-Jazira, killing many In Sudan's Al-Jazira state, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched fresh attacks on villages, killing at least eight people and leaving many others injured. The violence began in the village of Al-Fuwwar on Wednesday, forcing most residents to flee, according to the Sudanese rights group Middle Call. On Thursday, the attacks expanded, targeting eight more villages, including Salim, Abu Karna and Umm Wazain. The strikes were accompanied by intense artillery shelling. *) If Ukraine uses ‘dirty bomb', Russia will use all its weapons: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia would use all its weapons if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear arms. Speaking at a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, Putin said, “If the country we're essentially at war with becomes a nuclear power, we will use every means of destruction available to us. Let me stress this: everything.” This comes as reports suggest some Western officials believe the US might provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons before President Biden leaves office. *) Keffiyeh-decorated peace balloons float over Cappadocia In Cappadocia, peace advocates have taken to the skies to protest Israel's actions in Gaza — using hot-air balloons adorned with keffiyeh patterns. The balloons, launched by the Foundation for Culture and Civilization, floated gracefully over the region, with the keffiyeh — a symbol of Palestinian identity — standing out as a powerful message of solidarity. Recently, the keffiyeh was added to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, was the latest global gathering aiming to agree measures to tackle climate change. Jonathan Cobb, senior programme lead, climate, at World Nuclear Association, was there. In this episode he explains what COP is, what the aims of COP29 were, what was achieved, and what role nuclear energy played. He also explains why many people's focus was already looking towards COP30 in Brazil - and outlines the nuclear energy-related events held, and agreements signed, at Baku. Notable among these announcements was six more signatories - El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Nigeria and Turkey - to the Net Zero Nuclear goal of tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050. Also in this edition, Claire Maden rounds up some of the big nuclear energy stories in November, including Russia's decision to restrict uranium exports to the USA, the go-ahead being given for the Hermes 2 molten salt-cooled reactor and China's latest nuclear-powered district heating achievement. Key links to find out more:World Nuclear NewsCOP29Net Zero NuclearRussia places 'tit-for-tat' ban on US uranium exportsChina's first commercial nuclear district heating scheme expandsHermes 2 construction permits approved by NRCUK SMR negotiations begin with biddersEmail newsletter:Sign up to the World Nuclear News daily or weekly news round-upsContact info:alex.hunt@world-nuclear.orgEpisode credit:  Presenter Alex Hunt. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production 

Une semaine après le tir par la Russie d'un missile capable d'emporter des charges atomiques sur Dnipro en Ukraine, le chantage nucléaire brandi par le Kremlin n'a jamais semblé aussi fort. En déplacement au Kazakhstan, Vladimir Poutine a menacé ce jeudi 28 novembre de frapper Kiev avec ce nouveau missile. Dans ce contexte, certains diffusent sur les réseaux le récit d'une guerre nucléaire imminente entre la Russie et l'Otan. Ce narratif est poussé à coups d'infox, pour terroriser les Occidentaux. Cette petite musique alarmiste d'une guerre nucléaire imminente entre la Russie et l'Otan est omniprésente sur les réseaux sociaux. Le dernier exemple en date est une vidéo censée montrer « une nouvelle bombe nucléaire russe en cours de fabrication ». On y voit une énorme machine noire, haute comme un immeuble de dix étages, de forme cylindrique, transportée sur un plateau roulant long de plusieurs dizaines de mètres. Des ouvriers en tenue de chantier filment la scène. Côté son, l'ambiance est volontairement plutôt inquiétante. L'internaute à l'origine de cette publication parle de « rapports alarmants suggérant que la Russie intensifie ses préparatifs et son arsenal nucléaire ».Vérification faîte, ces images ne montrent pas une bombe nucléaire, ni une quelconque arme russe. Grâce à une recherche par image inversée, on retrouve plusieurs photos de cette même machine dans un article publié sur le site internet de l'entreprise Mammoet. Cette société néerlandaise est spécialisée dans le levage et le transport d'objets lourds. On y apprend qu'il s'agit en réalité d'une gigantesque colonne de régénération qui sert au traitement des produits issus du raffinage. L'appareil pèse plus de 3 000 tonnes et a été transporté vers la raffinerie de pétrole de Dangote, au Nigeria, en 2021. À ce jour, il s'agit de l'élément le plus lourd jamais transporté sur une voie publique en Afrique. Un faux message du gouvernement françaisToujours pour alimenter les peurs, d'autres vidéos sorties de leur contexte simulent même le début d'une guerre nucléaire. C'est le cas d'une publication TikTok consultée des centaines de milliers de fois ces dernières heures. On y voit le symbole nucléaire jaune et noir, apposé sur des images de Paris.Ces visuels sont accompagnés d'un prétendu message d'alerte nucléaire du gouvernement français. Ce message, angoissant, semble réel. La charte graphique, le logo bleu-blanc-rouge, l'intonation de la voix, tout paraît correspondre avec les alertes officielles diffusées sur d'autres sujets par la République française. Sauf qu'en réalité, ce message a été fabriqué et diffusé sur YouTube par un vidéaste, en avril 2023. Il précise bien que c'est un « contenu fictif ». Malgré ça, sa vidéo est aujourd'hui réutilisée à des fins de désinformation. Affaiblir le soutien à l'UkraineL'analyse de la propagation de ces infox alarmistes montre qu'elles sont, en partie, diffusées et amplifiées par des comptes habitués à relayer quotidiennement la propagande russe sur les réseaux sociaux. Leur but est d'installer ce bruit de fond d'une guerre nucléaire imminente entre la Russie et l'Otan, pour créer un sentiment de panique chez les Occidentaux. Cette peur pourrait engendrer une volonté de ne plus soutenir l'effort de guerre ukrainien. Cette stratégie informationnelle a été mise en place par le Kremlin depuis le lancement de son invasion de l'Ukraine.

Naomi and Alex welcome author, columnist, and the ARD's London correspondent, Annette Dittert, to discuss the petition demanding another election, Kemi Badenoch's - now, weekly - strategic mistake, and Musk's obsession with the UK government. After which we take a dive into Angela Merkel's book, the upcoming German elections, and what the likely result might mean for Ukraine. Plus a very Wicked Wokey Dokey and Grin and Share It. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** Annette: “I think Musk wants to bring down the EU and, more generally, the rule of law of liberal democracy, because it stands in the way of his tech-bro thinking. He's particularly focussed on Britain at the moment, because they have Farage as their way in.” Alex: “Part of the strategic mistake of Badenoch calling for an election now is that it hands the advantage to Farage. In five years MAYBE people will have forgotten some of the stuff that went on under the Conservatives. In five months, they haven't. If you put the choice back in front of them, they'll try Option C. It is infuriatingly obvious.” Annette: “Angela Merkel, who just published her book in Germany, was giving numerous interviews and was asked: What happened with this coalition? And she just looked at the interviewer and said: ‘Well. Men.'” Naomi: “What do thousands of people in Ongar, Clacton, Richmond, Cambodia, Laos, Kazakhstan, Chad, Venezuela, and even nine people in the Antarctic and five in Vatican City share with the world's richest man? That's right - none of them understand how elections work.”  Annette: “There is a huge anxiety in Germany already [about Russia]. It feels completely different when you're in Berlin or Warsaw to when you're in London. It's irrational, of course, but when I am in London, I feel a little further away.”   GRIN AND SHARE IT A video of the new Renfrew Bridge! CALLS TO ACTION LINKS: Sign the petition to hold a referendum on Proportional Representation.  Latest news from the European Network Against Racism. Find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. Click here for your Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Pack. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with Sandstone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Nhận lời mời của Chủ tịch nước Lương Cường, Quốc vương Campuchia Nô-rô-đôm Si-ha-mô-ni sẽ thăm cấp Nhà nước tới Việt Nam trong hai ngày hôm nay và ngày mai.- Thủ tướng Chính phủ giao Ngân hàng Nhà nước chỉ đạo các tổ chức tín dụng tiếp tục nỗ lực hơn nữa để giảm mặt bằng lãi suất cho vay.- Nga và Kazakhstan thắt chặt quan hệ song phương.- Các bên thúc đẩy thực thi thỏa thuận ngừng bắn tại Liban.- Trung Quốc lên kế hoạch đưa giáo dục tiết kiệm lương thực vào nhà trường và trở thành hoạt động quan trọng của các tổ chức đoàn, đội. Chủ đề : Bến Tre, Ngân hàng Nhà nước, tiết kiệm lương thự --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1thoisu0/support

Podcast with Bimba – this episode with Rushanthi: Studying as Sri Lankan PhD student in Hungary and reflecting on both Hungarian and Sri Lankan education.Bimba, a junior researcher of the "Learning from Asia" project, is hosting a podcast featuring Asian PhD students in Hungary. The aim is to discuss life as an Asian PhD student and compare Hungarian education with their home countries. Each episode offers concise yet insightful perspectives on these topics from Myanmar, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Philippines. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and unique insights into the experiences of Asian PhD students in Hungary.Byambasuren Nyamkhuu MongoliaPhD junior researcher, LFA project,MCC Learning InstiuteRushanthi ChandimalaPhD student, Albert Kázmér Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences,Széchenyi Istvan University, Gyor, Hungary and University of Colombo, Sri LankaAz MCC Podcast adásaiban érdekes emberekkel izgalmas témákról beszélgetünk. Feldolgozzuk a közélet, a gazdaság, a társadalom fontosabb aktuális történéseit, de olyan kérdéseket is napirendre veszünk, mint például a művészet, a család vagy a vallás. Vendégeink között oktatóink, kutatóink, vendégelőadóink kapnak helyet. Mindenkinek kellemes időtöltést és szellemi feltöltődést kívánunk.

Zarina Saidova kom til Norge som 13-åring sammen med moren sin. De fikk oppholdstillatelse og levde et fint liv i Norge - basert på en løgn. Etter 19 år valgte de å gå til politiet for å avsløre sannheten, og det endte med at begge ble sendt tilbake til hjemlandet Kazakhstan. Nå er Zarina aktuell som illustratør for Plans bok God natt Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aisana Ashim is a Kazakh journalist and civil movement activist. She is the founder and head of the independent media agency The Village Kazakhstan, and the co-founder of Masa Media, a political education project. In 2021, Aisana launched Batyr Jamal, an independent media platform aimed at empowering women and girls in Kazakhstan, with educational resources focused on their rights, safety, and self-worth.Get ready to learn more about Kazakhstan and Almaty, the city I was born in, through one of its most prominent voices today.What you'll learn in this episode:Aisana's path to founding independent mediaLearning about Kazakhstan's history and geographyThe legacy of colonization in KazakhstanThe state of women's rights in Kazakhstan and the parallels Aisana sees in the USCan journalists be activists too?How our work can fit into the current landscape in the world Aisana's favorite places in Almaty and KazakhstanFeatured on the show:Watch Qazaq Tili, a documentary about the Soviet erasure of the Kazakh language and culture (English subtitles)Learn more about the ancient Kazakh warrior queen, TomirisLearn more about the unrest in Almaty in 2022Learn more about the role of radio in Rwanda's genocideRead Yulia's BBC Travel article about KazakhstanFollow Aisana on InstagramFollow Village Kazakhstan on InstagramFollow Masa Media on InstagramFollow Batyr Jamal on InstagramGet more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com/newsletter!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Dr. Talant Aktanzhanov from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Hear the remarkable story of how, as a child, Talant contributed to the Christian faith of his parents while growing up in a Muslim-majority country. He shares insights about Christianity in Kazakhstan and how God has engaged him to serve ministries in Central Asia. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul, he urges stewards to contribute through their service and financial support regardless of their level of resources. He concludes with an invitation to collaborate with him right now to spread the gospel in the region. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments, or feedback. To do so, email us at mail@gtp.org. The music is Concerto a' 4 Violini No 2 by Telemann played on classical guitar by Jon Sayles. Published by Exzel Music. Length: 12:13

As BRICS leaders—representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—gather in Russia, discussions around a gold-backed currency reset have gained traction. This move could signal a shift away from the dominance of the US dollar in global trade, potentially reshaping the global financial system. BRICS nations have long advocated for a more multipolar financial landscape, with less reliance on the dollar. A gold-backed currency could provide a stable alternative, reducing currency volatility and inflation risks. For countries like Russia and China, which hold significant gold reserves, this could increase their financial influence. Watch video version - https://youtu.be/gdWMFep1DCM What Would a BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Mean? 1. Currency Stability: Pegging currency value to gold can reduce inflation and provide stability, especially in volatile markets. 2. Impact on the US Dollar: A successful gold-backed currency could challenge the US dollar's dominance in global trade, potentially weakening its value. 3. Investment Implications: Investors might see a shift towards gold as a safe-haven asset, with potential impacts on forex markets and commodity prices.   As the world watches these developments, individuals and businesses alike must consider the potential impact on savings, investments, and future financial planning.  As of 2024, numerous countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc, with over 40 nations considering membership and 15 formally applying. These include countries from various regions like Kazakhstan, Belarus, Pakistan, Cuba, Palestine, and Turkey, which officially applied in 2024. The growing interest in BRICS stems from its potential to offer an alternative to global organizations typically dominated by Western powers. In the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, further expansion discussions will take place, with countries like Algeria, Azerbaijan, and Thailand among potential new members. BRICS currently has nine members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and the recent additions—Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, who joined on January 1, 2024. The bloc is seen as a potential counterbalance to the influence of Western economic powers, particularly in global financial and trade matters. To learn how to manage your finances and stay ahead of global shifts, subscribe to the Charles Kelly Money Tips Podcast on YouTube. What's in Store in 2024? Stock Markets, Property and Gold - Watch full video on Money Tips Podcast YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/difmr0fp5-Q For a free gold, investment report, and Discovery Call, click here (https://pure-gold.co/charles-kelly) 3 Steps To Unlocking Financial Freedom! I want to take you to the next level, help you get control of your money, learn how to invest and become financially free.  Join me online on my free live money management training Wednesday at 7.00PM.  Places are limited, so register now below to avoid disappointment. https://bit.ly/3QPp8IH #finance #moneytraining #moneymanagement #wealth #money #marketing #sales #debt #leverage #property #investment #Homeownership #financialplanning #moneymanagement #financialfreedom #section24tax #financialindependenceretireearly #RentersRightsBill #BuyToLet #UKPropertyMarket #TenantsRights #PropertyInvestment #LandlordChallenges #RentControl #PropertyStandards #inflation #Fixedratemortgage #PayYourselfFirst #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #MoneyManagement #CharlesKellyMoneyTips #PersonalFinance #InvestingTips #BRICSCurrency #GoldBackedCurrency #GlobalEconomy #FinancialReset #BRICS #CharlesKellyMoneyTips #Podcast #USDollar #Investing #GoldInvestment #CurrencyReset 

Lundi. 20h. Ministère des Armées. La France a démasqué avec une certitude absolue son ennemi. C'est désormais le temps de l'action sur tous les terrains. Qu'ils soient bien réels comme en méditerranée, au Kazakhstan et en Lybie où les hommes des forces spéciales interviennent ou qu'il soit digital où L'IA inonde à son tour les médias et réseaux sociaux d'informations...

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée en public à l'École alsacienne le 17 novembre 2024.Avec cette semaine :Jean-Louis Bourlanges, essayiste.François Bujon de l'Estang, ambassadeur de France.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.Lionel Zinsou, ancien Premier ministre du Bénin et président de la fondation Terra Nova.ANTISÉMITISME, DROGUE, SÉCURITÉ, IMMIGRATION : M. RETAILLEAU EST-IL CONDAMNÉ AUX IMPRÉCATIONS ? Le poste de délégué interministériel à la lutte contre le racisme, l'antisémitisme et la haine anti-LGBT est inoccupé depuis le 26 juin, alors même que, depuis le 7 octobre 2023, date de l'attaque terroriste du Hamas en Israël, les actes antisémites explosent en France. Déjà, en 2012, on comptait 614 actes antisémites, puis entre 800 et 900 en 2015 avec le terrorisme islamiste, jusqu'au seuil inédit de 1.676 actes en 2023. Au premier semestre 2024, selon la Direction nationale du renseignement territorial, les actes antisémites ont augmenté de 192%. Tandis que les Français juifs représentent moins de 1% de la population, ils concentrent 57% des agressions racistes et antireligieuses.Sur l'immigration, Bruno Retailleau multiplie les propositions parfois très clivantes, (durcissement du regroupement familial, restriction des aides, instauration de quotas migratoires, etc.), tandis que le Premier ministre affiche un ton plus prudent et renvoie à plus tard les arbitrages définitifs. Environ 140.000 décisions de retour sont prononcées par an en France et concernent principalement des ressortissants du Maghreb, d'Afrique, d'Afghanistan et de Syrie. Selo, des années, leur taux d'exécution a varié entre 3,9% et 17,1%. Quand la réadmission dans le pays d'origine ne fonctionne pas, le renvoi dans un pays tiers est, aux yeux de Bruno Retailleau, une solution à explorer. Aussi négocie-t-il des accords avec des pays tels que l'Irak, le Kazakhstan ou l'Egypte, afin d'y envoyer des étrangers impossibles à expulser dans leur pays d'origine. Ces pays tiers accepteraient de recevoir ces étrangers sur leur sol, à la condition qu'ils y aient déjà transité ou séjourné. Tout comme la Commission européenne et une majorité d'Etats membres, la France est de plus en plus encline à envisager une externalisation du traitement de l'asile.On attendait une nouvelle loi sur l'immigration au début de l'année 2025. Les parlementaires plancheront finalement, en janvier, sur une proposition de loi sur le narcotrafic, issue des travaux du Sénat. La succession, depuis plusieurs semaines, de règlements de comptes meurtriers liés au trafic de drogue, a poussé le ministre de l'intérieur, Bruno Retailleau, et celui de la justice, Didier Migaud, à annoncer leur « plan d'action » contre la criminalité organisée, le 8 novembre, à Marseille. Une « cause nationale », selon le couple régalien, qui s'engage à « faire front commun ». L'analogie avec la lutte contre le terrorisme irrigue l'approche du gouvernement face à la montée en puissance des groupes criminels organisés – un phénomène parfois nommé « narcoterrorisme ». En France, la consommation de drogue (5 millions de consommateurs, selon l'Office antistupéfiants) ne cesse d'augmenter, ainsi que le nombre de morts liés au trafic (85 en 2023). Des chiffres, des discours et des lois.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr

 Max and Maria speak with Michael Kimmage to take stock of the impact of the recent U.S. elections on the future of the war in Ukraine, and U.S. policy towards Russia. "An Outcome 'Up for Grabs': What Can Russia and Ukraine Expect from the Next U.S. Administration?" by Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nick Fenton (Center for Strategic and International Studies)

In this episode, I'm chatting with Judith Lindbergh, author of Akmaral listed in the Other category on Art In Fiction.View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gGdvLEpGrZwThe genesis of Akmaral from two points of reference in Judith's personal life: her obession with archeology and her young son's obsession with pretending to be a knight in shining armor.How Akmaral explores one woman's journey as a warrior, spiritual leader and priestess and her drive to protect her people and her family.Setting of Akamaral in 500 BC on the Russian steppes.History of the Amazons from Herodotus and their relationship to the characters and culture in Akmaral.Fascinating exploration of a culture where, seemingly, a woman was permitted to both warrior and mother.Use of weaponry and craftsmanship in Akmaral.The study of artifacts as a way into the lives of ancient peoples.Animals and their importance to the nomadic culture portrayed in Akmaral.How Judith is a little famous in Kazakhstan!Shamanism in Akmaral and parallels to the practices of nomadic cultures today.How long it took to write and then publish Akmaral.Judith's lush, poetic writing in Akmaral.Reading from Akmaral.How Judith's background in the arts led to her becoming a novelist.The founding of the Writer's Circle in New Jersey with courses now available worldwide online.One thing Judith learned from writing this novel that she didn't know beforeWhat Judith is working on now.Press Play now & be sure to check out Akmaral on Art In Fiction: https://www.artinfiction.com/novels/akmaralJudith Lindbergh's website: https://judithlindbergh.com/Music CreditPaganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonThis website contains affiliate links.Are you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists. Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.Also, check out the Art In Fiction website at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2200+ novels inspired by the arts in 10 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany and Love Among the Recipes. Find out more on her website.

Today, stories matter more than ever. This season on Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk, we travel across the world to bring you imaginative stories about the people we meet: from the journalist fighting for women's rights in Kazakhstan to the man who believes borders are but a fiction and the Finnish keeper of ancient sauna traditions. Get to know incredible places and the people that call them home–and get closer to understanding all the wonderful, awe-inspiring parts of humanity.Get more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com/newsletter!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Learn more about our show at goingplacesmedia.com.

A spokesperson for the US State Department says the US hasn't “made an assessment that the Israelis are in violation of US law” on humanitarian aid. Could President-elect Donald Trump really abolish the Department of Education? A federal judge in Louisiana called a law requiring biblical content in public school classrooms unconstitutional. We'll tell you why Trump's presidency could be big for cryptocurrency. Plus, Kazakhstan hopes to see tigers make a comeback there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this latest interview, we're diving deep into the world of disruption with Dominic McDonald, CEO of ULAP.Dominic takes us on a bold journey from "Kosovo to Kazakhstan," revealing the untapped potential in emerging markets that most UC providers have overlooked or avoided. ULAP isn't playing by the same old rules—they're rewriting them.In this interview, Dominic breaks down ULAP's game-changing approach to navigating the regulatory minefields of complex jurisdictions, turning these challenges into powerful opportunities that resonate with multinational enterprises. While other UC providers stick to safer territories, ULAP is thriving in the tough markets, saving clients millions in the process.Infact, Dominic will share how ULAP helped one of their largest global customers save a whopping $1 million by completely rethinking their UC infrastructure. Join us as Dominic unpacks ULAP's innovative strategies, their flexibility, and how they're leading the charge in market disruption, setting themselves apart in an industry ripe for change.

In this riveting episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Renata Serban, founder of Highly Elevated CPA and a powerhouse in the cannabis accounting industry. Renata's journey from Kazakhstan to the US, her academic pivot from chemical engineering to accounting, and her role as a strategic advisor in the cannabis sector promise to keep you hooked. Together, they chat about everything from the potential rescheduling of cannabis legislation to the vital medical benefits of cannabis, especially for cancer patients. You'll also hear about the uphill battles faced in cannabis accounting, the importance of voting for transformative change, and the historical propaganda that still colors perceptions today. Whether you're curious about the practical challenges in the weed industry or the optimistic future of cannabis reform, Renata's insights provide a compelling look into the regulatory landscape. Tune in for a candid conversation that's both enlightening and inspiring! Sponsor:Today's episode is brought to you by U.S. Bank. U.S. Bank is a trusted financial partner for our clients, businesses and communities. We believe in doing the right thing and putting people first. It's an honor to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute for the tenth consecutive year. From commercial credit cards and program management tools to innovative payment technologies and transportation offerings, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems has the right solution to help your organization reduce payment costs, enhance control and streamline your entire payment processing function. We'll partner with you to uncover your challenges and provide smart, clear and honest guidance to help you meet the financial goals for your business. Visit usbank.com/corporatepayments to learn more.

Over and over in the Scriptures, God makes it clear that He loves the orphan, and that He expects His people to do the same. Dennis and Barbara Rainey outline five ways we can care for what the Bible calls "the fatherless."

Sugar USDA adjusts for early harvest sugar Shifts in old crop numbers Wheat Few changes for wheat, global stocks remain steady at 257 MMT Shout out to Kazakhstan with a 2 MMT increase to production! Corn & Soy Complex Both U.S. corn and soybean yields reduced (and much more for the latter). Ending stocks of soybean oil growing more ominous for 2024/25 Register for our next webinar on November 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET! Revisiting Systematic Timing Models Visit mckeany-flavell.com to reserve your seat today! Host/Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services  Experts: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist                Eric Thornton, Senior Commodity Advisor

Dans cette édition : Donald Trump en position de force dans la course à la Maison Blanche, avec des victoires dans des États-clés comme la Géorgie et la Pennsylvanie.Kamala Harris peine à rattraper son retard, le directeur de sa campagne lui demandant de ne pas s'exprimer ce soir.Accusations de fraude électorale de la part de Donald Trump, notamment à Philadelphie et en Géorgie.Accord de réadmission entre la France et le Kazakhstan pour faciliter l'expulsion de migrants, notamment d'Afghans.Suppressions massives d'emplois chez Michelin et Auchan, suscitant la colère des salariés.Lille tient tête à la Juventus en Ligue des Champions, tandis que Monaco s'impose à Bologne.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Dans cette édition :les derniers développements de l'élection présidentielle américaine, avec des reportages depuis la Floride et la Géorgie, deux États clés dans cette course.les annonces de plans sociaux chez Auchan et Michelin, avec la fermeture de plusieurs usines et la suppression de milliers d'emplois.l'accord entre la France et le Kazakhstan concernant la réadmission de migrants.les prévisions météorologiques pour la journée de demain, avec un temps gris et pluvieux sur une grande partie du pays.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

Ralph welcomes Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union. They'll discuss the crucial role that the Postal Service plays in our democratic process, and how organized labor is impacting this year's elections. Then, Ralph is joined by journalist James Bamford to talk about his latest article in The Nation: "Israel Is Killing Whole Families in Gaza—With Weapons Made in America." Plus, how candidates' positions on Israel may win or lose them voters on Election Day. Mark Dimondstein is the President of the American Postal Workers Union. Since 2013 when Mr. Dimondstein was elected, he has turned the APWU into a fighting activist organization. Mr. Dimondstein advocates for the rights of postal workers as well as the right of the American people to a vibrant public Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union supports Medicare for All and belongs to the Labor Campaign for Single Payer. The APWU believes in paying a living wage and providing benefits to all workers.We have about 200,000 members. And we definitely represent people throughout the entire political spectrum and throughout the whole country. So we represent people from right to left, left to right, everybody in between, and we represent people from the most rural outpost in the country to the urban centers. So first, the way we handle it is we don't try to tell people how they should think and how they should vote. We're all adults, we vote for what we think is in our best interest as workers, as family members, as community members, as citizens and so on. So we don't try to dictate to our members how to vote, but we do have a responsibility to lead…So I think leadership has a responsibility to educate our members, to activate our members, and to get our members to be involved in the political electoral process.Mark DimondsteinI'm a proud Jewish American. Jewish Americans should be the first to say “never again” when it comes to genocide, when it comes to ethnic cleansing, and when it comes to war crime. And we're not going to solve all the problems of the Middle East and the complicated history of the Middle East on this radio show. But let's at least be clear that the crimes committed against the Jewish people should never be allowed to be committed against anybody else—no matter who's doing it. Mark DimondsteinKamala Harris sent her two closest advisors to Wall Street about a month ago to get advice on her economic and tax policies and not connecting with the Citizens for Tax Justice, which has a progressive proposal. She doesn't connect with citizen groups. She goes around campaigning with Liz Cheney…It's quite amazing that the most popular incumbent elected politician in America today is Bernie Sanders…And she's ignoring Bernie Sanders and going into one state after another with people like Liz Cheney. Ralph NaderWhatever happens next Tuesday, our work isn't done. The divisions that have been created by white supremacy, by this anti-immigrant fervor out here—these things aren't going away. Issues that divide workers instead of unite workers—the growing bigotry, the attack on women's rights to reproductive freedom and health, the attacks on voting rights—these are issues that are going to be here with whoever wins the election. So the working people and the trade union movement have a lot of work to do, whatever the outcome.Mark DimondsteinJames Bamford is a best-selling author, Emmy-nominated filmmaker for PBS, award-winning investigative producer for ABC News, and winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting for his writing in Rolling Stone on the war in Iraq. He is the author of several books, including Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.The reason I wrote [my article] was because people read about the bombs blowing up schools and refugee camps and hospitals and killing scores and scores, hundreds, thousands of people… But few people realized that it's middle America, largely, that's building the bombs, sending the bombs, and the American taxpayers are paying for the bombs. All the Israelis are doing is dropping the bombs.James BamfordI think the only way is international pressure. I wrote about this in my last book, that the only thing that you can ever do to affect Israel is to have an international boycott sanction. We have to treat it like the worst country on earth. That's what happened with South Africa. That's what stopped apartheid—once they couldn't buy anything.James BamfordRECOGNIZING TIME-PRESSURED HEADLINE WRITERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO READERSIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 10/30/241. A crisis is unfolding at the Washington Post following billionaire owner Jeff Bezos' decision to block the paper's planned endorsement of Kamala Harris. In a statement signed by 21 opinion columnists at the Post, they write “The…decision not to make an endorsement in the presidential campaign is a terrible mistake.” Signatories include Karen Attiah, E.J. Dionne, and Dana Milbank among many others. Since the publication of that statement, two opinion writers have resigned: David Hoffman, who has written for the Post since 1982 and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize just last week, as well as technology columnist Molly Roberts. Editor-at-large Robert Kagan also resigned his position at the paper. This from Semafor. Responding to the outcry, Bezos himself published an op-ed in the paper arguing that Americans see the news media as too politicized already and an official endorsement would merely make matters worse. As of October 29th, over 200,000 Washington Post readers, nearly 10% of the total readership, have canceled their subscriptions, per NPR.2. Like the Washington Post, the LA Times also opted not to endorse Kamala Harris. Similar backlash followed, with the New York Times reporting “Thousands of readers canceled subscriptions. Three members of the editorial board resigned. Nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter to management demanding an explanation, complaining that the decision this close to the election had undermined the news organization's trust with readers.” Nika Soon-Shiong, the activist daughter of LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, publicly stated “Our family made the joint decision not to endorse a Presidential candidate. This was the first and only time I have been involved in the process…As a citizen of a country openly financing genocide, and as a family that experienced South African Apartheid, the endorsement was an opportunity to repudiate justifications for the widespread targeting of journalists and ongoing war on children.” Per Vanity Fair however, her father disputes this narrative, saying “Nika speaks in her own personal capacity regarding her opinion…She does not have any role at The L.A. Times, nor does she participate in any decision or discussion with the editorial board, as has been made clear many times.” The murkiness of these circumstances has left readers with many questions that likely will not be answered until well after the election.3. According to Slate, “Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [last] Saturday…According to Trump, the Israeli leader said he disregarded President Joe Biden's warning to keep troops out of Rafah in southern Gaza.” In other words, Trump is conducting foreign policy independent of the sitting president, a flagrant violation of the Logan Act and the Constitution itself. This collusion between Trump and Netanyahu is reminiscent of the Nixon campaign's collusion with the South Vietnamese to prolong the Vietnam War and thereby undermine the Hubert Humphrey campaign and similarly, the Reagan campaign's collusion with Iran to prolong the hostage crisis. Yet again however, it seems unlikely that there will be any consequences to this open criminal activity.4. Reuters reports that on Monday, Israel formally banned the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency from operating inside Israel. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, who has worked extensively in Gaza since this campaign of slaughter began is quoted saying “If UNRWA is unable to operate, it'll likely see the collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza…So a decision such as this suddenly means that a new way has been found to kill children.” Reuters reports “over 13,300 children whose identities have been confirmed have been killed” in Gaza, while “Many more are believed to have died from diseases due to a collapsing medical system and food and water shortages.”5. The Muslim Mirror reports “In a landmark diplomatic move, Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly elected President of Mexico and the country's first Jewish head of state, officially recognized the State of Palestine.” Sheinbaum is quoted saying “Today, Mexico reaffirms its commitment to human rights and justice for all. Recognizing Palestine is a step toward peace and a signal to the international community that the Palestinian people deserve dignity, statehood, and the right to self-determination.” Neither the United States nor Canada recognize the State of Palestine.6. Over 20,000 workers have lost their lives working on Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's Saudi Vision 2030 project, per the Hindustan Times. These workers, almost exclusively migrants, say they feel like “trapped slaves” and “beggars,” and allege widespread exploitation including “unpaid wages, illegal working hours and human rights abuses.” While rumors of the workers mistreatment has been circulating for years now, a new ITV documentary has brought more attention to the issue in recent days. The deeply suspect NEOM mega-city project alone, which is just one aspect of Saudi Vision 2030, is expected to cost at least $500 billion.7. BRICS, the loose multi-polar alliance of countries forming an alternative economic bloc to offset the United States, recently concluded their latest summit. Per Democracy Now!, the alliance voted to accept 13 more countries to the bloc, including Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. These were chosen from nearly three-dozen applicants. The outpouring of applications indicates a substantial appetite for an economic alternative to the United States throughout much of the world.8. On October 22nd, Congressman Ro Khanna re-introduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, intended to curb the trend of private equity gobbling up housing stock across the country. The bill was first introduced in 2022, but the crisis has only grown since then. According to NOTUS, “In the first half of 2024, one in four ‘low-priced' homes were purchased by investors…In that same time, the percentage of Americans with a ‘high degree of concern' about housing costs rose to 69%.” If passed, this bill would raise taxes on home acquisitions by private equity firms that hold over $100 million in assets and “bar government-supported lenders from backing new mortgages for such purchases.” Both presidential campaigns have made housing a major issue on the trail, though only the Kamala Harris campaign has offered viable policy to address the crisis.9. E&E News reports Argus Insight, a conservative research firm is “collecting information that could be used to discredit officials involved in a multibillion-dollar climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies.” The suit, filed last year in Oregon, accuses “Exxon Mobil, the American Petroleum Institute, McKinsey…and hundreds of other defendants of being responsible for a dayslong heat wave in 2021 that killed 69 people. Multnomah County, home to Portland, is seeking more than $51 billion to pay for damages from the tragedy and to prepare for future disasters.” It is unknown why exactly Argus is seeking this information, but experts speculate that they are “using the same tactics that the tobacco industry deployed against its critics decades ago.” Benjamin Franta, an Oxford professor of climate litigation, is quoted saying “The strategy is to ‘try to figure out who is helping to inform these cases and…discredit them in some way…If someone loses on the facts, they try to shoot the messenger.'”10. Finally, the Popular Information Substack reports “On October 10…[Attorney General Merrick] Garland held a press conference and announced that TD Bank had illegally laundered over $670 million of drug money.” Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo added “Time and again, unlike its peers, TD Bank prioritized growth and profit over complying with the law.” Surely such a clear, textbook case of corporate criminality would result in criminal charges…except Garland and the DOJ brought no charges, instead settling for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and a fine of $3 billion. Only two low-level employees were hit with criminal charges, despite clear evidence showing the involvement of high-level executives. Senator Elizabeth Warren said of the deal “This settlement lets bad bank executives off the hook for allowing TD Bank to be used as a criminal slush fund.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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