Podcast appearances and mentions of Kim Jong

Jerome Sauvage served as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in North Korea from 2009 to 2013. In this capacity, he was the most senior UN official in North Korea during one of the most eventful political periods on the Korean peninsula in recent memory. Amidst the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan, shelling of Yeonpyeong Island, and death of Kim Jong-il, Sauvage had to resurrect and strengthen UNDP's—and the UN overall's—presence in North Korea by delicately navigating the politics of not only Pyongyang, but also the overall international development ecosystem. In this NBN episode, we talk with Sauvage about those experiences, which he recounts in his memoir Witness to North Korea: Three Years on the Ground in the DPRK (Bloomsbury, 2026). The book offers an on-the-ground record of what diplomatic engagement in North Korea actually looks like, for instance regarding how one negotiates employment contracts and handles payroll in a country with no formal labor market. Especially with the DPRK's borders largely closed to foreigners—including UN staff—after COVID, Witness to North Korea provides not only a look back at a past era, but also learnings for future engagement with North Korea. Anthony Kao is a writer who intersects international affairs and cultural criticism. He founded/edits Cinema Escapist—a publication exploring the sociopolitical context behind global film and television—and also writes for outlets like The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, and Eater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta quinta-feira (17): Uma sessão tensa no Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) nesta terça-feira (15) foi marcada por bate-boca, dedo em riste e acusações entre os ministros. O clima na Corte não foi dos melhores durante a reunião desta quarta-feira (16), após os episódios de tensão registrados na sessão anterior. Reportagem: Bruno Pinheiro. O ex-deputado Eduardo Bolsonaro e o empresário Paulo Figueiredo se reuniram com integrantes da equipe do presidente Donald Trump nesta quarta-feira (16), no Departamento de Estado dos Estados Unidos, e defenderam sanções contra os ministros do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) Alexandre de Moraes, Flávio Dino e Gilmar Mendes. O encontro aconteceu no dia seguinte ao julgamento do STF para análise do relatório da Polícia Federal (PF), no âmbito do Caso Master. Reportagem: Karine Hillary. O candidato à Presidência Renan Santos (Missão) defendeu, nesta quarta-feira (16), a prisão de ministros do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) que estejam envolvidos no escândalo do extinto Banco Master. Durante evento em Londrina (PR), Renan afirmou que todos os ministros envolvidos no escândalo deveriam ser afastados e presos e defendeu que o próximo presidente da República tenha liberdade para mobilizar o Senado e a população pela queda desses magistrados. O candidato do Missão também defendeu uma reforma no Poder Judiciário, considerando que o STF é a instância máxima de poder no país. Reportagem: Rafaela Moron. Kim Yo-jong, irmã do líder norte-coreano Kim Jong-un, afirmou nesta quinta-feira (17) que o status da Coreia do Norte como potência nuclear é “absoluto” e irreversível. A declaração ocorreu durante a Conferência Geral da AIEA, em Viena, onde ela chamou de “idiotas” os que esperam a desnuclearização do país. Kim afirmou que o arsenal nuclear é permanente e serve para dissuadir “atos escandalosos dos criminosos internacionais”. Donald Trump disse recentemente que a Coreia do Norte possui 57 armas nucleares, enquanto a Coreia do Sul estima entre 80 e 120 ogivas. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e o atual presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) aparecem tecnicamente empatados em uma eventual disputa de segundo turno, segundo a nova rodada da pesquisa Atlas/Bloomberg, divulgada nesta quinta-feira (17). Se o segundo turno fosse hoje, Flávio teria 47,2% das intenções de voto contra 46,8% de Lula. A Polícia Civil de São Paulo considera foragido o ex-vereador e ex-presidente da Câmara Municipal Milton Leite (União Brasil), alvo de mandado de prisão na Operação Vectura Corrupta, que investiga a infiltração do PCC no poder público e no transporte coletivo. Ele não foi encontrado em casa durante o cumprimento do mandado e negou estar foragido, afirmando que está viajando e que se apresentará às autoridades em até 24 horas. Reportagem: David de Tarso. A defesa de Henrique Vorcaro, pai do ex-banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro, pediu nesta quarta-feira (16) a revogação da prisão, alegando que ele está detido há mais de 90 dias sem que o STF julgue recurso contra a medida. Preso em maio sob suspeita de integrar o “núcleo violento” do grupo ligado ao banqueiro, Henrique teve a prisão preventiva mantida pelo STF em junho. A defesa também citou a indefinição do julgamento sobre uma possível investigação de Alexandre de Moraes no caso Master. Reportagem: Beatriz Souza. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, criticou o governo brasileiro em documento enviado ao Congresso americano na terça-feira (15), afirmando que o país falhou no combate ao Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) e ao Comando Vermelho. Segundo o texto, as facções transformaram o Brasil em um centro do fluxo global de cocaína e representam uma ameaça crescente à paz e à segurança internacional. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kim Jong-un har funnet oppskriften på å overleve. Mens Nord-Korea fortsatt er et av verdens mest brutale og lukkede regimer, har landet aldri hatt sterkere venner enn nå - med både Kina og Russland i ryggen. Spørsmålet er ikke lenger om regimet overlever, men hvor farlig det er blitt. Nord-Korea er blitt landet som satset alt mot den liberale verdensorden, og vant. Civitas Torben Bjørke-Henriksen er gjest, i samtale med Skjalg Hougen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strait of Hormuz is where slogans go to die. Today we take a hard look at the claim that the United States “controls” the strait because mines were cleared and surveillance is perfect, then we test that claim against something more revealing: the reported message relayed through Pakistan offering to lift sanctions if Iran reopens shipping. If Washington has control, why negotiate for access? I walk through the incentives, the contradictions, and what leverage actually looks like when global oil flows, insurance risk, and regional escalation are all tied together. We also dig into Iran's position around a memorandum of understanding and why Tehran keeps linking navigation to a broader ceasefire structure across the Middle East. Then the story gets more concrete with Oman's role. Reports of technical talks point to a phased framework for safe navigation, a permanent maritime corridor, information exchange, traffic management, and even a possible two-lane design that could give Iran and Oman real veto power over transit. If foreign military ships face new limits, that raises an immediate question about the U.S. Navy's posture with Bahrain sitting inside the Persian Gulf. From there, we zoom out to the economic war: China signals it won't let U.S. sanctions disrupt its cooperation with Iran, and we connect that stance to banking channels, yuan pricing, secondary sanctions limits, and America's own dependence on rare earth minerals like gallium. We close with the political split between Trump and Netanyahu on escalation, a critique of the “wartime footing” defense buildout, a warning sign in Ukraine about potential sabotage targeting UK-linked drone production, and why Trump's North Korea rhetoric looks like a hunt for a headline summit while Kim Jong-un's leverage grows. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take on who really holds the leverage right now.

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Donald Trump affirme vouloir rencontrer Kim Jong-un plus tard dans l'année. Pyongyang n'a toutefois pas confirmé l'existence d'un véritable échange entre les deux dirigeants : le leader nord-coréen reconnait la qualité de leur relation personnelle tout en rejetant l'idée que cette relation puisse modifier les intérêts stratégiques nord-coréens. Le geste américain récent et concret a été la réduction des exercices militaires avec la Corée du Sud, lesquels ont été raccourcis de onze à cinq jours, tandis qu'un autre exercice prévu en septembre a été annulé, Washington invoquant notamment les contraintes liées à la guerre avec l'Iran. L'hypothèse d'un succès diplomatique après l'Iran doit être accueillie avec prudence. Kim Jong-un dispose aujourd'hui de marges de manœuvre plus importantes qu'en 2018-2019. La Corée du Nord s'est rapprochée de la Russie, notamment par une coopération militaire liée à la guerre en Ukraine, tout en maintenant ses liens économiques fondamentaux avec la Chine. Que cherche Washington et que peut obtenir Pyongyang ? Vers une Asie plus autonome militairement ? La Corée du Nord modifie-t-elle les rapports de force en Asie ?  Invité : Pierre Grosser, historien, professeur à Sciences Po et membre du centre d'histoire de Sciences Po. « Histoire mondiale des relations internationales » chez Bouquins et « États-Unis/Chine, l'autre guerre froide » aux CNRS éditions. À lire aussiÉtats-Unis: le président Donald Trump déclare qu'il rencontrera Kim Jong-un cette année

CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-25-2026COVER OF FANTASTIC MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1961Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small businesses are reporting strong hiring and profitability growth based on broad National Federation of Independent Business and Bank of America data. While consumer spending remains robust, recent data reveals a K-shaped economy, where higher-income homeowners spend extensively on renovations while lower-income consumers trade down at Walmart. Rising interest rates present a critical challenge, slamming the housing market and significantly increasing interest payments on the massive national debt. Lastly, the administration's tariff conflict with Canada is criticized as a major, highly unfortunate, and economically damaging political mistake. (1)Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, evaluates the Treasury's initial tranches of secondary sanctions targeting entities trading with Iran, including firms in China and the UAE. Although these measures stop short of targeting major Chinese banks, they provide President Trump with leverage ahead of his Washington summit with Xi Jinping. Within the Middle East, Schanzer warns that regional powers are hedging their bets. Saudi Arabia may be negotiating a separate peace with the Houthis and Iran, which could undermine US sanctions. Additionally, the US controversially rescinded Syria's state sponsor of terror status following the rapid rise of former al-Qaeda commander Ahmed al-Shara. (2)Mary Kissel, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, analyzes Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, asserting that its success relies on penalizing large Chinesefinancial institutions. However, Beijing holds significant economic and military leverage over the US, including export controls on critical minerals. Regarding North America, Kissel describes the escalating trade war with Canada as a "loser's game" driven by domestic politics. She stresses that the 50% tariffs on essential materials like Canadianaluminum and auto parts disrupt deeply integrated supply chains. Consequently, this trade conflict severely harms ordinary consumers and threatens Republican control of key Senate seats in critical border states of Maine and Michigan. (3)Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process has collapsed under President Trump, who relies on personal loyalty over expert advice. This is illustrated by Trump's sudden decision to reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises without notifying allies. McCausland argues this undercuts South Korea while offering concessions to a nuclear-armed dictator, Kim Jong-un, who actively supplies weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war. Furthermore, he criticizes the "economic D-Day" against Iran as highly insincere given key delays in sanctioning China, and strongly condemns the trade war against Canada, a loyal ally with a rich military history. (4)Gregory Copley, editor of Defense & Foreign Affairs, argues that the US sanctions regime against Iran is strategic signaling that makes Washington look weak, as it ignores China's trade dominance and threatens relations with India. He also views the Canadian trade dispute as a strategic failure that weakens the NORAD treaty and forces Canada to act independently in the Arctic. This unpredictability has alienated European allies, who are now bypassing the US to negotiate directly on Ukraine. Additionally, Copley analyzes post-Petro Colombia, detailing how the energetic new president faces massive domestic security issues, narco-trafficking networks, and the grounding of critical disaster relief aircraft under sanctions. (5)Thaddeus McCotter, former US Representative from Michigan and columnist for American Greatness, details the severe political and economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada, noting that insulting rhetoric like the "51st state" remark has politically boosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He explains that border states like Michigan and Maine share deep commercial integration, meaning 50% tariffs will directly harm their local economies. This unvetted policy blindsided senior Republican legislators, including Susan Collins, who openly opposed the tariffs and avoided a campaign rally with Vice President Vance. Ultimately, McCotter warns that these tariffs jeopardize critical Senate seats in highly contested swing states, giving rival Democrats a very major campaign advantage. (6)Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar in Berlin for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, with co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Dempsey describes European Baltic and Nordic leaders flocking to Kyiv, yet warns that "moral outrage" lacks a cohesive strategic plan to negotiate an end to the war. She highlights the rising prominence of the pro-Russian, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in state elections. Interestingly, an ideological rift has emerged as radical AfD factions in East Germany sour on MAGA due to Trump's policies on Iran. McCotter delivers a severe critique of the MAGA-AfD relationship, arguing MAGA should never have "played footsies" with neo-Nazis, and asserting the AfD is fundamentally aligned with Vladimir Putin rather than the United States—their temporary embrace of MAGA merely a superficial attraction. Although West Germans have abandoned historical sentiments toward Russiadue to the Ukraine invasion, East Germany remains deeply split, harboring lingering sentimental pro-Russian views and separate post-unification cultural dynamics. (7)Note: segment 7 came with a separate co-host block for McCotter, so I've folded his critique into the single paragraph after Dempsey's material — flag me if you'd rather run his commentary as its own standalone file.

Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process has collapsed under President Trump, who relies on personal loyalty over expert advice. This is illustrated by Trump's sudden decision to reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises without notifying allies. McCausland argues this undercuts South Korea while offering concessions to a nuclear-armed dictator, Kim Jong-un, who actively supplies weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war. Furthermore, he criticizes the "economic D-Day" against Iran as highly insincere given key delays in sanctioning China, and strongly condemns the trade war against Canada, a loyal ally with a rich military history. (4)

Người sáng lập Triều Tiên, Kim Nhật Thành, đã tận dụng xuất thân Kitô giáo của mình để xây dựng và củng cố một chế độ sùng bái cá nhân kéo dài suốt tám thập kỷ. Bằng cách vay mượn các cấu trúc, giáo lý và hình tượng tôn giáo, ông đồng thời đặt nền móng cho chế độ cộng sản thế tập hiện do cháu trai mình, Kim Jong-un, lãnh đạo. Xem thêm.

Gaius and Germanicus: Germanicus attributes these failures to a psychological myth of omnipotence that has "suckled" every post-Cold War president: George H.W. Bush dipping a toe into Somalia, Bill Clinton's cruise missile war on Serbia, Barack Obama's targeted killings, Donald Trump mesmerized by unlimited power despite "mature" advisers, and Joe Biden's "feckless adventure" in Ukraine, sputtering that the US was the "greatest nation with the biggest military of all time." The failed campaign to defeat Russia should have been the alarm bell; instead the establishment stayed blind, and the current president—driven by instant gratification and poll rises, as in the first-term Miami meeting with Xi Jinping where he launched cruise missiles at a Syrian airport while serving chocolate cake—has proven American power "evanescent," "brittle," and "superficial." The hosts then catalog the petty feuds with "subkings" that Rome would have discouraged: the aggressive feud with Canada and Mark Carney despite a century of shared history; threats to invade Greenland, prompting the Danes to enlarge their army; disparaging loyal South Korea while courting Kim Jong-un, a "fratricidal cretin" whose flattery Germanicus calls "creepy"; threatening to throw steadfast Oman "into the ocean"; and destroying the bridge built by Giorgia Meloni, the EU's effective "Trump whisperer." Rather than championing an end to Europe's migration crisis, the president has backed the Sultan of Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla, inciting one of the continent's worst flashpoints—conduct Germanicus reads not as dementia but as narcissism grown into "incipient and growing megalomania," in sharp contrast with the implicit rules of the "divine Augustus," whose disregarding heirs Caligula and Nero did not last long. (2)

Donald Trump will sich noch in diesem Jahr mit Kim Jong-un treffen. Nordkoreas Atomprogramm sorgt zugleich für wachsende Sorgen. Südkorea und die USA reduzieren ihre Militärübungen. Russlands Zusammenarbeit mit Nordkorea wird von Washington kritisch gesehen.

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-19-2026Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technological advancements on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. She details the transition from traditional steam-powered catapults to modern electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS), which offer superior, adjustable torque to launch both lightweight drones and heavily armed fighter jets. Additionally, Grant highlights the ship's new electromagnetic advanced weapons elevators, which double the capacity of older Nimitz-class systems and move much faster to significantly improve sortie generation rates. However, a White House executive order directing a study to reconsider steam systems threatens to disrupt these advancements. Grant warns that backtracking to older technology on carriers currently in construction, like the CVN-81, could delay delivery by up to seven years, creating dangerous operational gaps as Chinese naval threats rise in the Pacific. (1)Rick Fisher of the International Assessment and Strategy Center analyzes China's advancement in space and its competition with the United States. Fisher discusses China's Gandai constellation, a space debris monitoring satellite system controlled by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which tracked a SpaceX Falcon 9 booster crashing near the moon's Einstein crater from over 380,000 kilometers away. He warns that this constellation can perform dual-use military targeting for space combat and missile defense. Fisher criticizes China's lack of transparency, noting its refusal to give advance notice for earthbound ICBM tests and its intention to let expendable propulsion stages crash into the lunar surface. Finally, he highlights the rapid progress of China's LandSpace with its liquid-fueled, methane-oxygen-powered reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, predicting that ten Chinese companies will offer cheap reusable launch services within five years and directly undercut Western competitors. (2)Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, analyzes the multifaceted security threats posed by Pyongyang. Scarlatoiu describes North Korea as a post-communist, dynastic kleptocracy and a crime family masquerading as a nation-state. Under Kim Jong-un, the regime has consolidated its intelligence and police agencies while streamlining its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Scarlatoiu explains that North Korea's war economy exploits its people's human rights and security to fund weapons, which it now exports globally to Russia and Iran. The discussion, co-hosted by Gordon Chang, highlights active military provocations along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including recent boundary crossings. Finally, Scarlatoiu and Chang evaluate how controversial remarks by the Trump administration praising Kim Jong-un have strained trust in extended deterrence and undermined relationships within the vital US-South Korea alliance. (3)Craig Unger, investigative reporter and author, explores President Donald Trump's unstable foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine. Unger contends that Trump behaves as a Russian appeaser whose real estate-linked advisers take marching orders from Vladimir Putin. The discussion highlights how Ukrainian-manufactured drones have successfully targeted Russian oil refineries, causing severe fuel shortages and long gas lines across Russia. While these military successes initially impressed Trump, leading him to publicly promise Patriot missiles and production technology to President Zelenskyy, Unger reveals that Trump subsequently withheld this critical support. Unger cautions that as Putin faces an existential crisis and potential military defeat, he may launch a limited incursion into Baltic states like Estonia or Poland. This would trigger NATO's Article 5, which Unger warns Trump would likely refuse to honor, thereby destroying the Western alliance. (4)Caleb Weiss of the Bridgeway Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines the evolution of African jihadist movements. Weiss details the case of Jamal Chima, a Ugandan Guantanamo Bay alumnus who transitioned from Al-Qaeda to recruiting for the Islamic State Central African Province (ISCAP) in Kampala. Weiss explains that East African court systems frequently experience "catch and release" cycles due to strict evidentiary demands for terrorism cases. The segment also addresses the kidnapping of missionary Kevin Rideout by the Islamic State Sahel Province. Weiss describes how these groups raise funds through lucrative ransoms, utilizing regional coordination hubs like the Al-Furqan and Al-Karrar offices to move capital globally to active cells in regions like Afghanistan. Finally, he notes that eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar has leveraged anti-jihadist operations to secure Western backing. (5)Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution warns of a severe global crisis in refined petroleum products, especially diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. Bernstam explains that the "crack spread"—the cost differential between crude oil and refined diesel—has reached an unprecedented historical peak of over $102 per barrel. This crisis stems from a fifty-year systemic failure, during which no major new refineries were built in the United States or Europe. Compounding this, sophisticated Ukrainian drone strikes have successfully knocked out 40% of Russia's refining capacity, forcing the major oil exporter to ban refined product exports and become an importer. Additionally, China has halted refined exports to meet its domestic demand. Bernstam warns that the resulting global diesel shortage directly threatens agricultural planting, harvesting, and regional food security, particularly for developing nations as winter approaches. (6)Peter Huessy of the Gold Institute for International Strategy critiques the Hollywood film House of Dynamite for its inaccurate depiction of US nuclear command and control. Huessy argues that the movie relies on flawed premises, such as the sudden, unexplained failure of Defense Support Program (DSP) tracking satellites and the total failure of US missile defense interceptors, to fabricate a helpless crisis scenario. He highlights that actual US missile defenses achieve 75% to 85% success in tests and up to 98% in combat scenarios like Israel's missile defense systems. Huessy strongly refutes the film's negative portrayal of military leadership as reckless warmongers and its central message that nuclear deterrence is ineffective. He asserts that the nuclear triad has successfully and perfectly preserved global peace for eighty years, keeping the country safe. (7)Simon Constable, writer for the Wall Street Journal, discusses European climate anomalies and their severe impact on global commodities. Speaking from the south of France, Constable reports temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, contributing to low water levels in the Danube, Rhine, and Po rivers. These climate constraints, alongside maritime blockades of Ukrainian ports, have driven up prices for energy, wheat, and coffee. Turning to UK politics, Constable criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer for failing to spur house-building and notes that regional politicians like Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham lack an international profile. Finally, he reviews a longevity quiz from the Wall Street Journal, which highlights that the wealthiest Americans live fourteen years longer than the poorest. He notes that Japan leads the world in centenarians, emphasizing that geographic location and financial wealth are pivotal factors in determining an individual's healthy lifespan. (8)Andrea Stricker of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation and the mystery surrounding legacy materials. Stricker details a positive, US-brokered development in which the post-AssadSyrian government agreed to cooperate and turn over legacy yellowcake uranium stored at a covert facility known as Site 99. This material was intended for a North Korean-built plutonium-producing reactor at Al-Kibar, which was destroyed by Israel in 2007. Despite long-standing Syrian secrecy and the site changing hands among various factions, environmental sampling by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed undeclared, man-made uranium particles at multiple locations. Stricker also raises concerns regarding Turkey's nuclear ambitions, highlighting its civilian programs' potential military purposes and Turkey's recent attempt to secure raw uranium contracts with the military regime in Niger. (9)Joel Kotkin, senior research fellow at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, examines California's economic and demographic challenges. Kotkin notes that California is on the verge of losing its population lead as middle-class families vote with their feet and move to states like Texas. He attributes this out-migration to exorbitant housing costs, a severe shortage of upwardly mobile middle-class jobs, and high electricity prices that hamper manufacturing and modern technology sectors like artificial intelligence. Furthermore, Kotkin highlights systemic social issues, including high teen unemployment, rising store break-ins, and a deteriorating public education system. These factors have depleted the state's middle class, leaving the tax base heavily dependent on a wealthy top one percent who can easily relocate to lower-tax states like Florida. Kotkin warns that this loss of middle-class families threatens California's future tax base and demographic vitality. (10)Corrections applied, several pending your confirmation: Bridgeway Foundation (transcribed as "Ridgeway," segment 5 — Weiss's actual affiliation), Al-Furqan and Al-Karrar offices (transcribed as "Al-Furkan and Al-Karr" — the standard renderings of the ISIS regional offices), LandSpace and Zhuque-3 (transcribed as "Land Space Corporation" and "Juk 3" — the Chinese firm and its rocket), Zelenskyy per house style, and "yellow cake" → yellowcake. One flag: "Gandaiconstellation" (segment 2) — I couldn't verify that name; the audio may be rendering a Chinese program name roughly, worth checking with the transcript or Fisher's notes. In segment 8, note the source describes Keir Starmer as PM and Andy Burnham as Manchester Mayor — this contradicts the recent batches where Burnham is PM. I've left it as the source has it since it's Constable's segment, but flag it if the summary tool garbled the timeline.R

Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, analyzes the multifaceted security threats posed by Pyongyang. Scarlatoiu describes North Korea as a post-communist, dynastic kleptocracy and a crime family masquerading as a nation-state. Under Kim Jong-un, the regime has consolidated its intelligence and police agencies while streamlining its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Scarlatoiu explains that North Korea's war economy exploits its people's human rights and security to fund weapons, which it now exports globally to Russia and Iran. The discussion, co-hosted by Gordon Chang, highlights active military provocations along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including recent boundary crossings. Finally, Scarlatoiu and Chang evaluate how controversial remarks by the Trump administration praising Kim Jong-un have strained trust in extended deterrence and undermined relationships within the vital US-South Korea alliance. (3)

C dans l'air du 20 août 2026 - Trump, son assistante et les folles rumeurs Natalie Harp, le nouveau visage qui fascine l'Amérique. À 35 ans, cette ancienne animatrice de télévision est aujourd'hui l'une des collaboratrices les plus proches de Donald Trump, au point d'être régulièrement présente à ses côtés. Celle qui murmure à l'oreille du président américain déchaîne les foules aussi bien à droite qu'à gauche, les démocrates dénonçant son influence. Donald Trump est surtout confronté à une baisse de popularité. Selon un récent sondage, seulement 33% des Américains approuvent aujourd'hui son action, son plus mauvais score depuis son retour à la Maison-Blanche. La guerre avec l'Iran, les difficultés militaires et le poids croissant de la dette américaine alimentent les critiques à l'approche des élections de mi-mandat. Les interrogations portent aussi sur sa santé et la visibilité du couple présidentiel. À 80 ans, Donald Trump fait régulièrement l'objet de questions sur son âge et sa capacité à diriger la première puissance mondiale, même si son médecin affirme qu'il est en bonne santé. Dans le même temps, Melania Trump est restée un mois sans apparition publique, sa dernière sortie remontant au 19 juillet lors de la finale de la Coupe du monde. Sur le front nord-coréen, Donald Trump veut renouer avec Kim Jong-un. Il a déjà réduit certains exercices militaires avec la Corée du Sud, un signal en faveur du dirigeant autoritaire nord-coréen. Mais Pyongyang a tiré, ce jeudi 20 août, une dizaine de « missiles balistiques de courte portée », quelques heures après que Donald Trump a affirmé qu'il rencontrerait Kim Jong-un, cette année. Une démonstration de force qui interroge l'efficacité de la stratégie de rapprochement voulue par le président américain. Autre dossier explosif : Jeffrey Epstein. C dans l'air est allé au Nouveau Mexique, près du ranch du violeur en série, mort en 2019. Luxueuse, isolée, l'immense propriété que détenait le criminel sexuel fait l'objet d'une enquête approfondie mais trop lente aux yeux de nombreux observateurs. Des rumeurs évoquent des victimes qui auraient pu être enterrées sur la propriété. À quel point Donald Trump est-il fragilisé à quelques mois des élections de mi-mandat ? Comment expliquer ce récent rapprochement avec le président nord-coréen Kim Jong-un ? Où en est l'affaire Epstein aux États-Unis ?Nos experts :- Patricia ALLÉMONIÈRE - Grand reporter, spécialiste des questions internationales - Jérôme VIALA-GAUDEFROY - Docteur en civilisation américaine - Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste et spécialiste des enjeux internationaux - Anne TOULOUSE - Journaliste franco-américaine - Nicole BACHARAN - Historienne et politologue, spécialiste des États-Unis et autrice de "Requiem pour le monde libre"

durée : 00:43:37 - Questions du soir : le débat - par : Antoine Dhulster - Alors que Donald Trump met en avant sa "très bonne relation" avec le dictateur nord-coréen Kim Jong-un, et annonce vouloir réduire des exercices militaires prévus avec son allié historique, la Corée du Sud, faut-il s'inquiéter des grandes manoeuvres diplomatiques et militaires en Asie ? - équipe : Vivien Demeyère, Louise Cognard, Tom Umbdenstock, Inès Bouffartigue Sebastia, Adèle Triol, Coline Guillot - invités : Marianne Péron-Doise Directrice de recherche, directrice de l'Observatoire géopolitique de l'Indo-Pacifique à l'IRIS, Valérie Niquet Maître de recherche à la Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, spécialiste de l'Asie, Arnaud Vaulerin Journaliste au quotidien Libération, spécialiste de l'Asie Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Tổng thống Hoa Kỳ Donald Trump cho biết ông dự định gặp lãnh đạo Triều Tiên Kim Jong-un trước cuối năm 2026, giữa lúc Washington và Seoul bất ngờ thu hẹp cuộc tập trận quân sự chung. Tuy nhiên, Bình Nhưỡng vẫn cho rằng chính sách của Hoa Kỳ mang tính thù địch và phủ nhận thông tin hai nhà lãnh đạo gần đây đã liên lạc.

(02:00): Hvordan er nyheden om den her rekordhurtige vaccine blevet taget i mod i DR Congo? Medvirkende: Buster Emil Kirchner, journalist bosat i Zambia (12:00): Hvad er det dårlige ved at gå i biografen? Medvirkende: Katrine Daugaard, kulturordfører Liberal Alliance (30:00): Hvad er Trumps grund til at mødes med Kim Jong-un? Medvirkende: Rasmus Bruun, lektor i International Politik ved Institut for Statskundskab på Aarhus Universitet (42:00): Er der en reel chance for, at Meta taber den her sag? Medvirkende: Peter Christian Bech-Nielsen er stifter af techmediet Radar og techkorrespondent på Ingeniøren Værter: Laura Lin og Peter Marstal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-18-2026Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recession fears. Small businesses are reportedly "humming," with hiring and profitability reaching their highest levels since 2026. This economic momentum is increasingly driven by a massive boom in AI development, which has created an exponential demand for long-term capital. However, this appetite for money is pressuring the bond market, leading to higher mortgage rates that hinder the housing industry. Peek highlights a growing divide between red and blue states, where the former are more likely to embrace AI investment while the latter resist it. She also addresses the influence of Hasan Piker, a radical Twitch streamer who mobilizes young men for Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Despite concerns about AI-related job losses, Peek argues it is a vital tool for productivity and medical advancement. (1)Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing internal discord over potential disarmament. International negotiators are discussing a "disarm first" condition, which Hamas leadership currently rejects, demanding an Israeli withdrawal instead—a term Schanzer deems unacceptable to any Israeli leader. The conversation turns to Iran, where Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Omandue to its perceived collaboration with the Iranian regime. Despite its "Switzerland of the Middle East" reputation, Oman hosts Houthi and IRGC headquarters, facilitating intelligence and weapon transfers. Schanzer warns that Iran is in "war mode," coordinating closely with its proxy network to prepare for future violence. He also details the rapid rearmament of the Syrian military under Turkish and Russian influence, which concerns Israel. Finally, a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia seeks to diminish Iranian Shiite power. (2)Gregory Copley analyzes China's recent ICBM test in the South China Sea, interpreting it as "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" designed to signal naval reach to the US and regional neighbors. Australia is countering this threat through the AUKUSand Five Eyes alliances, though Copley notes a lack of cohesion between current heads of government. He highlights Canada's significant pivot under Mark Carney toward independent defense spending, reaching 5% of GDP to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic interests. Regarding Yemen, Copley argues the Houthis represent the legitimate military weight of North Yemen, while the internationally recognized government is merely a "Saudi puppet." He suggests Western diplomacy should deal directly with the Houthis rather than adhering to Saudi preferences. Additionally, Copley provides a historical defense of Charles I, arguing his execution was an illegal abrogation of the social contract. He maintains that constitutional monarchies remain a viable and flourishing modern system. (3)Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)Joseph Sternberg addresses the looming "year of doom" in 2032, when the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out. Without reform, benefits could be slashed by 22% to match current payroll tax revenues, creating a massive political crisis. Sternberg explores potential remedies such as means testing for high-earners like Elon Musk or raising the payroll tax cap, though he warns these could impact broader economic growth. He highlights the generational fairness issue of asking younger workers to fund benefits that baby boomers were unprepared to pay for themselves. The discussion also covers the rise of Hasan Piker, a popular Twitch streamer who broadcasts far-left economic views to a younger audience. While Piker is photogenic and compelling, Sternberg describes him as a "popularizer" rather than a deep thinker. Piker's pugnacious approach serves as a bellwether for whether radical progressive ideas can succeed in general elections. (5)Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the recent Michigan Democratic primary, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the establishment candidate, Haley Stevens. El-Sayed, an "anti-establishment" fighter endorsed by Bernie Sanders, capitalized on unhappiness within the Democratic base, particularly in counties with large young populations like Washtenaw and Kent. While El-Sayed distances himself from the "Socialist" label, he supports extensive economic regulation and holds anti-Israel sentiments popular in Ann Arbor. McCotter notes that the Democratic establishment is now rallying around El-Sayed to preserve their Senate majority, hoping a "common enemy" in Donald Trump will bridge internal divides. Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former Intelligence Committee chair, plans to counter El-Sayed by focusing on manufacturing, border security, and the risks of "Medicare for All" to seniors. McCotter warns that Trump's messaging on the "Iran war" and rising inflation remains a significant hurdle for Republican candidates in the general election. (6)Bob Zimmerman reports on the successful recovery of a SpaceX Starship near Christmas Island, which remained seaworthy for 24 days after a vertical splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This achievement, along with SpaceX's record-breaking launch frequency, signals a "renaissance to American ingenuity." Zimmerman notes that Elon Musk's political involvement was a defensive reaction to the Biden administration's regulatory pressure on his companies. In the Ukraineconflict, Ukrainian missiles successfully targeted a Russian factory producing Soyuz-2 rockets, aiming to cripple Russia's military satellite and drone communication capabilities. Regarding spaceport expansion, Zimmerman details SpaceX's potential new site in Louisiana, which offers hundreds of square miles for operations. He also critiques government-funded spaceports, like those in Australia or New Mexico, which often fail because they lack dedicated rocket companies as customers. Finally, research on mice aboard the International Space Station suggests that weightlessness does not fundamentally damage the heart's contracting mechanisms. (7)Two corrections applied, pending your confirmation: Hasan Piker (transcribed as "Hassan," segments 1 and 5 — the Twitch streamer spells it with one s) and Washtenaw County (transcribed as "Washington," segment 6 — Ann Arbor's county, which fits the context of young Democratic voters; flag me if the audio genuinely said Washington).

Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed tens of thousands of combat troops and ballistic missiles to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kissel critiques the "transactional nature" of current diplomacy, noting that contradictory signals toward Kim Jong-unundermine national security strategies. Regarding Oman, she defends the nation as a moderate partner vital for counterterrorism and the release of detained Americans, viewing Trump's threats to bomb the country as an expression of frustration over Iran. Kissel also highlights political successes in South America, where center-right victories in Colombia and Chile represent a return to capitalist principles and closer ties with the US. She concludes by noting that environmental factors like El Niño will soon challenge regional stability in Brazil. (4)

-Greetings…oh, fuck-Welch has a bone to pick with Ben Dreyfuss-Clip Roulette-Tucker and the Demon Bomb-Jason Arday, martyr?-The Jonah Lehrer comparison-The Samantha Power mic disaster-Fuck you Joaquin-John Mearsheimer, Stephen F. Cohen and the Russian apologists-Ukraine didn't go away-Trump, Kim Jong-un and the South Korea war games-Midterm Madness / Polymarket, wha happen?-Median Strategies and the fake poll-Adam Bonica, Marc Elias and scamming the elderly-Is Cuba a dictatorship? Apparently a difficult question-The Padilla Affair / Slobo Googling-Theft as a “biological need”-Chocolate City-Stay tuned for más Moynihan ReportPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a viewer/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Republicans warn that communism is coming to America—while Trump praises his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un and scales back military exercises with South Korea. A look at the contradictions, political spin, and ideological gymnastics that make “Communist Twister” the latest game in Washington.

We know that Donald Trump has made a habit out of rewarding dictators and throwing off the shackles of long-standing relationships with allies. Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses Donald Trump’s latest appeasement of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and the threats he’s issued to Oman. Background reading Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chegamos à 200ª edição do Geopolítica com Paulo Filho!São 200 programas acompanhando guerras, crises internacionais, disputas entre grandes potências, mudanças no equilíbrio de poder e acontecimentos que ajudam a transformar o mundo em que vivemos.Nesta edição especial, vamos comemorar essa marca fazendo aquilo que o programa se propôs a fazer desde o início: analisar os acontecimentos mais importantes da atualidade para compreender melhor o mundo que nos cerca.Entre os assuntos desta semana:

We know that Donald Trump has made a habit out of rewarding dictators and throwing off the shackles of long-standing relationships with allies. Today international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses Donald Trump’s latest appeasement of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, and the threats he’s issued to Oman. Background reading Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires Trump praises North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, slashes military drills with Seoul The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opnieuw hengelt de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump opzichtig naar de gunsten van de Noord-Koreaanse leider Kim Jong-un, door op het laatste moment militaire oefeningen met Zuid-Korea af te schalen. Ook haalde Trump fel uit naar de regering van Zuid-Korea. Hoe ver gaat Trump bij het paaien van Kim? Sheila Sitalsing bespreekt het met de Azië-experts op de redactie: voormalig correspondenten Marije Vlaskamp en Jeroen Visser. Lees ook: Trump past militaire oefening met Zuid-Korea aan om Noord-Koreaanse leider te paaien: wat zijn de gevolgen? Studenten opgelet! De Volkskrant biedt een gratis studentenabonnement aan, af te sluiten via volkskrant.nl/studenten Presentatie: Sheila SitalsingRedactie: Corinne van Duin, Lotte Grimbergen, Jasper VeenstraMontage: Rinkie BartelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

L'émission 28 minutes du 19/08/2026 Donald Trump/Kim Jong-un : un duo qui déstabilise le monde ? Le président américain a demandé à ce que l'exercice militaire conjoint entre Washington et Séoul, actuellement en cours, soit écourté de près d'une semaine, estimant qu'il constituait un “signal hostile” envers la Corée du Nord. La présidence sud-coréenne a assuré que ces manœuvres ne visaient pas à “attaquer” Pyongyang. Ce changement de pied constitue un revers de taille pour Séoul, allié historique des États-Unis. Lors de son premier mandat, Donald Trump avait menacé de “totalement détruire” la Corée du Nord, avant d'opérer un rapprochement avec Kim Jong-un. L'an dernier, il est même allé jusqu'à déclarer que le pays était “en quelque sorte une puissance nucléaire”, rompant avec la position américaine traditionnelle. On en débat avec Valérie Niquet, directrice du programme Corée à la Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Héloïse Fayet, chercheuse à l'Institut français des relations internationales et Pierre Grosser, historien spécialiste des relations internationales.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 19 août 2026 Présentation Jean-Mathieu Pernin Production KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 minutes du 19/08/2026 Casse du Louvre : où sont passés les bijoux ? Le 19 octobre 2025, quatre hommes s'introduisent dans la galerie d'Apollon du Louvre à l'aide d'un camion-nacelle et dérobent huit joyaux de la Couronne. Dans son livre-enquête, “Le Casse du Louvre”, aux éditions du Seuil, la journaliste Patricia Tourancheau revient sur le profil des voleurs, leur mode opératoire et  explore les failles de sécurité de l'un des plus célèbres musées du monde. À travers sa propre enquête, elle tente de comprendre ce que sont devenus les joyaux dérobés. Donald Trump/Kim Jong-un : un duo qui déstabilise le monde ? Le président américain a demandé à ce que l'exercice militaire conjoint entre Washington et Séoul, actuellement en cours, soit écourté de près d'une semaine, estimant qu'il constituait un “signal hostile” envers la Corée du Nord. La présidence sud-coréenne a assuré que ces manœuvres ne visaient pas à “attaquer” Pyongyang. Ce changement de pied constitue un revers de taille pour Séoul, allié historique des États-Unis. Lors de son premier mandat, Donald Trump avait menacé de “totalement détruire” la Corée du Nord, avant d'opérer un rapprochement avec Kim Jong-un. L'an dernier, il est même allé jusqu'à déclarer que le pays était “en quelque sorte une puissance nucléaire”, rompant avec la position américaine traditionnelle. On en débat avec Valérie Niquet, directrice du programme Corée à la Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Héloïse Fayet, chercheuse à l'Institut français des relations internationales et Pierre Grosser, historien spécialiste des relations internationales. Marjorie Adelson nous parle des soirées PowerPoint, un concept où des amis se retrouvent pour présenter des exposés décalés sur des sujets imposés. Théophile Cossa nous explique comment lutter contre l'invasion des sargasses, ces algues brunes qui s'échouent en masse sur les plages des Caraïbes. 28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 19 août 2026 Présentation Jean-Mathieu Pernin Production KM, ARTE Radio

On today's podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Reuters poll: Trump approval sinks to 33%, disapproval 64% — lowest of current term, matching December 2017 low— Sen. John Ossoff's sharp speeches: calls out golfing, stock trading, Qatar “flying palace,” and Natalie Harp, while the U.S.S. Lincoln fights his war— The one big Democratic warning: Abdul El-Sayed underwater in Michigan (Fox poll)— Foreign-policy chaos: Trump scales back South Korea joint exercises, cites “good relationship” with Kim Jong-un (who supplies missiles to Iran and Russia)— Simultaneously withdraws the last U.S. carrier from the Pacific and threatens to “bomb the shit out of” ally Oman if it interferes with Iran talks— Closing question for 2026/2028: Do Democrats choose electable fighters like Ossoff who win swing states, or ideological purity that loses independents?— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

De Noord-Koreaanse leider Kim Jong-Un eist een steeds prominentere rol op op het wereldtoneel. En zijn land, Noord-Korea, profiteert daarvan. Maar tegen welke prijs? En hoe lukt het Kim Jong-un om zich geopolitiek onmisbaar te maken?  De Amerikaanse president Trump kondigde deze week aan dat de VS de gezamenlijke militaire oefeningen met Zuid-Korea "aanzienlijk zal terugschroeven". Daarbij verwees hij naar zijn "zeer goede relatie" met de Noord-Koreaanse leider Kim Jong-un. Lovende woorden zijn er ook bij monde van de Russische president Poetin, die de afgelopen jaren de militaire samenwerking met Noord-Korea sterk uitbreidde. Er zouden binnenkort nog eens 30.000 tot 50.000 Noord-Koreaanse militairen naar Oekraine gaan.  Hoogleraar Koreastudies Remco Breuker zet in deze podcast uiteen hoe Noord-Korea op allerlei manieren profiteert van de aangehaalde banden met Rusland en Amerika. En dat merkt volgens hem niet alleen de elite rondom Kim Jong-un, maar dat geldt ook voor de gewone Noord-Koreanen. 'De levensstanddaard is de laatste jaren aan het stijgen.' Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Elisabeth Steinz Redactie: Judith van de Hulsbeek Eindredactie: Rosanne Sies

Erick Erickson explains what the media is getting wrong about President Trump cutting back joint military exercises with South Korea: the real driver is a Seoul government drifting toward China, not an attempt to woo Kim Jong-un, and Trump keeps undermining a defensible decision with his own social media. He walks through Peggy Noonan's Wall […]

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Hakeem Jeffries declaring he wants a major Supreme Court reform. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump speaking about how things are going for his administration ahead of midterms. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: the memorandum of understanding expiring, more on the conditions of the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Kate Mulvey regretting losing her oldest friends. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump ordering cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim Jong-un's regime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts another edition of the show talking about the conditions of the USS Abraham Lincoln. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about the Tupac Shakur murder trial. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about a mom and her daughter kicked out of a WNBA game for wearing XX-XY Athletics t-shirts. Tony also talks more about Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White talking about the “the true Indiana fan”. Tony later talks about the flooding in Indiana. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signing onto the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Hakeem Jeffries declaring he wants a major Supreme Court reform. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump speaking about how things are going for his administration ahead of midterms. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: the memorandum of understanding expiring, more on the conditions of the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Kate Mulvey regretting losing her oldest friends. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about President Donald Trump ordering cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim Jong-un's regime. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Phil Magness, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and the David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy, to talk about Vice President J.D. Vance saying the U.S. shouldn’t be the world’s reserve currency. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Eric Swalwell taking donations from Chinese spy Fang Fang. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about polls between registered and likely voters. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump says he wants to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea because of his very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He says North Korea has been unthreatening and respectful the entire time he's been president and that it's inappropriate and hostile to send a message of strength and unity with our ally South Korea. He also says the move is because South Korea hasn't helped in the war with Iran. Greg and Holly have a lot of concerns with this kind of international political move; they explain.

Proletarian TV | 1 August 2026 A spirited celebration of the international anti imperialist struggle in Southall, held on Saturday July 25th 2026. Our Chair Joti Brar with comrade Her Excellency Ismara Vargas-Walter and our comrade from the Democratic People's Republic of Korean Embassy Yong Ri. Also speaking for the CPGB-ML is our general secretary Ranjeet Brar Sign up for email updates at thecommunists.org Comrade Yong Ri here gives a vivid sketch of the CURRENT international situation in the world and the strong socialist policy of the leadership of the Workers Party of Korea and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea that has enabled the nation to maintain its sovereignty and independence in the face of the unending hostility of US imperialism, upon whom it inflicted a heroic and historic defeat in the brutal 1950-1953 war of aggression waged by US imperialism on the Korean people under the leadership of Eisenhower and with the active participation of the Dulles Brothers. All, of course, at the behest of Wall Street. HE NOTES: It is the unwavering foreign policy stance of the DPR Korea to firmly uphold the principles of struggle against the enemy (Anglo-American imperialism and its satellites), to strengthen the united front with all independent and anti Imperialist forces and wage a resolute struggle against imperialist aggression and war schemes Nowadays unimaginable shocking events, beyond common sense, are taking place every day. Wars, bloodshed, political and economic destabilisation are becoming a daily occurrence. It is due to the gangster like geopolitical greed, and misuse of force by the hegemonic forces. As a result the inter-camp confrontation between the forces of domination and independence is getting more fierce. The high-handed practices of the US imperialists have had a destabilising impact upon its satellite forces and have further worsened the bloody situation in Europe and the Middle East. Today the world is witnessing a rampant resurgence of ultra-nationalism - the “America First” policy, [Israel] Zionism and Neo-Nazism in Ukraine - reminiscent of a century ago when the world was involved in global wars. Kim Jong un emphasised: “We have neither the right nor the grounds to ignore the current complex situation and stark geopolitical reality.” -------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

USA og Sør-Korea har en felles militærøvelse denne uken, men Trump liker den ikke på grunn av sitt gode forhold til Nord-Koreas leder Kim Jong-un. Vi oppsummerer nyhetene for deg, i dag også om at norske studenter går flere tusen kroner i minus hver måned. Programleder og produsent: Rikke Lillelien Gjest: Kristoffer Rønneberg

Alors que la Corée du Nord a procédé à un nouveau tir de missile balistique en mer du Japon lundi 17 août peu avant le début de manœuvres conjointes américano-sud-coréennes baptisées « Ulchi Freedom Shield », Washington et Séoul s'exercent désormais à lutter contre une Corée du Nord - puissance nucléaire de facto - qui a aiguisé son arsenal de missiles capables de toucher le territoire américain et qui combat en Ukraine aux côtés de la Russie. Dans l'ouvrage La face cachée de Kim Jong-un paru aux éditions L'Atelier des cahiers, le chercheur sud-coréen Cheong Seong-chang montre comment le dirigeant nord-coréen a transformé son pays, et comment l'Occident a clairement sous-estimé ses capacités. Il répond aux questions de Joris Zylberman. 

The weapons flowing through the Axis of Aggressors don't move in one direction—they boomerang. In the second installment of this two-part episode, Generation Jihad's Bill Roggio continues his conversation with Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power, and Ryan Brobst, CMPP deputy director, digging deeper into the mechanics of authoritarian convergence.Bowman and Brobst trace how Iran's Shahed drone became a shared arsenal—copied by China, produced by North Korea, and returned to Tehran in upgraded form after Russia improved it on the battlefields of Ukraine. They break down the munitions crisis draining US and allied stockpiles, explain why North Korea may be in its strongest strategic position in decades, and unpack the "trilateral tango" between Kim Jong-un, Beijing, and Moscow. The conversation closes with a five-line grand strategy for countering the axis—and a sobering warning about what happens if Washington waits for the next crisis to act.For Part One, check out: https://www.fdd.org/podcasts/2026/08/11/china-russia-iran-north-korea-inside-the-axis-of-aggressors/

Kriget i Ukraina går in i ännu en hård fas. Ryssland pressar långsamt framåt i öst, Ukraina har brist på soldater och fredssamtalen har tystnat. Samtidigt växer Nordkoreas roll – med både vapen och soldater. Hur ser läget vid fronten ut nu? Vad gör Ukraina åt soldatbristen? Kan samarbetet mellan Putin och Kim Jong-un förändra kriget? Gäst: Johan Mathias Sommarström, utrikeskommentator på Aftonbladet Programledare och producent: Love Isakson Svensén Klipp från: DW News Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se Ansvarig utgivare: Lotta Folcker.

What if North Korea tried to capture an asteroid and turn it into a second moon? What if they created their own version of Godzilla — a giant iron-eating monster that leads a peasant revolution?This is the bizarre, wildly imaginative, and heavily propagandistic world of North Korean science fiction.In this episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas explores the surprising stories, books, and films created under the Kim regime — from the thrilling asteroid-mining epic Course No. 651 to Pulgasari (North Korea's homegrown kaiju classic), children's propaganda tales, robots, space battles, and how Kim Jong-il personally sparked a sci-fi boom to shape the future.Timestamps:0:00 – Course No. 651: North Korea's Plan to Create a Second Moon4:05 – Welcome to My Dark Path7:10 – The Division of Korea & the Birth of the DPRK12:55 – Socialist Realism and the Rise of North Korean Sci-Fi18:40 – Kim Jong-il's 1988 Speech That Sparked a Sci-Fi Boom24:15 – Robots, Propaganda & Anti-American Themes29:50 – Social Science Fiction & the Politics of NK Sci-Fi35:10 – Children's Sci-Fi: Brainwashing the Next Generation40:05 – Pulgasari: North Korea's Insane Homegrown Godzilla43:35 – Final Thoughts: What North Korean Sci-Fi RevealsIf you love weird history, propaganda deep-dives, and stories that sound too crazy to be true, this episode is for you.

Preview for Later Today: Analyst Bruce Bechtol discusses Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, noting Kim Jong-un'sincreased leverage as a weapons supplier. Kim seeks oil and military upgrades from China to bolster his nation's ruined economy. (2)1951

David Maxwell and Gordon Chang analyze North Korea's "salami slicing" strategy in the DMZ designed to normalize its activities. Maxwell warns Kim Jong-un seeks to divide the US-South Korea alliance. He urges a superior political warfare strategy to expose and strangulate North Korea's malign activities. 151951 21st Infantry

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-29-2026.1950Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a flawed memorandum concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Roggio argues the agreement effectively grants Iran control, while Haqqani notes GCC countries feel excluded and wary of de-escalation on Iranian terms. The US lacks a plan to force Iranian understanding of consequences. 1Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine regional dynamics, noting the Iranian system remains unchanged despite the Supreme Leader's death. Haqqani describes the US-Iran memorandum as a "damp squib" that ignores fundamental security issues. Roggio suggests Saudi Arabia feels "stuck" with the US but may reconsider its primary regional backing. 2Ernesto Araújo addresses the Venezuelan earthquake and the Maduro regime's inability to manage the crisis, calling leadership a "gangster gathering." He sees international aid as a chance for accountability and renewal. He also questions why the US hesitates to allow democratic leader María Machado to return home. 3Ernesto Araújo discusses recent democratic victories in Colombia and Peru, characterizing them as a rejection of organized crime and socialism. He criticizes media bias for framing these shifts as a "right-wing drift" while ignoring the deep-seated corruption of regional leaders like Lula da Silva. 4Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio analyze Iran's perceived "escalation dominance" in the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its naval blockade. Schanzer argues Iran uses the waterway as leverage to derail nuclear talks. Roggio critiques the US admission that there is no military solution to the waterway. 5Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio investigate reports of damaged historic sites in Iran, suggesting they are Iranian information operations. Schanzer explains that many sites were actually torched by protesters rejecting Islamism. He also notes the morality police are doubling down on control following recent ceasefire stunts. 6David Daoud explores the Israel-Lebanon security deal and the IDF's destruction of a major Hezbollah arsenal. Daoud explains the concept of "pilot zones" where the Lebanese Armed Forces must perform demonstrably before territorial expansion. He notes Hezbollah wants a pragmatic end to pain but rejects normalization. 7David Daoud and Bill Roggio analyze "pilot zones" as a mechanism to hold Lebanon's feet to the fire regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Daoud warns that if the US prioritizes quiet with Iran, these zones could become pressure tactics against Israel rather than mechanisms for actual Lebanese performance. 8Richard Epstein critiques the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing the President to fire independent commission heads. Epstein argues this undermines the separation of powers between prosecution and adjudication. He warns that "presidential accountability" is an illusion in such a unitary power structure. 9John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Russian fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries. Hardie notes this crisis breaks Putin's "social contract" of stability for passivity. Despite economic trouble, Putin maintains maximalist war demands due to inflated military reports from his general staff. 10Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the UN's "toxic obsession" with Israel and its lack of evidence regarding genocide claims. Fitton-Brown highlights how China and Russia manipulate the UN system to avoid scrutiny. He notes Israel is uniquely targeted by permanent commissions while worse regimes go free. 11Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio discuss the instability of the Iran MOU and the upcoming Doha talks. He contrasts this with a balanced Israel-Lebanon framework that aims to marginalize Hezbollah. However, the MOU's vague language allows Iran to claim legitimate control over the Strait of Hormuz. 12Henry Sokolski examines the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program following a previous B2 raid. Sokolski notes Iranrefuses IAEA inspections at damaged uranium enrichment sites. He warns of massive plutonium risks at the Bushehrplant and calls for public hearings on regional nuclear restraint. 13Ahmad Sharawi documents Hamas's presence in Turkey, where senior operatives enjoy sanctuary to plot attacks in the West Bank. Sharawi notes Turkey provides a permissive environment to weaken Israel's regional freedom. Hamas maintains leadership and financing networks despite being whittled down in Gaza. 14David Maxwell and Gordon Chang analyze North Korea's "salami slicing" strategy in the DMZ designed to normalize its activities. Maxwell warns Kim Jong-un seeks to divide the US-South Korea alliance. He urges a superior political warfare strategy to expose and strangulate North Korea's malign activities. 15Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth unemployment. Chang explains that Xi Jinping prioritizes manufacturing over consumption to keep the population dependent. He also warns of rising state-promoted xenophobia against foreigners. 16

Xi Jinping's Strategic Outreach to North Korea. Guest: Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang is seen as a move to reassert Chinese influence over North Korea as Kim Jong-un shifts away from communist identity. Kim is positioning himself as an equal to Xi while strengthening his ties with Russia, creating a complex ideological shift in the region. 101936

SCHEDULE JBS, 6-23-2026.1936Alan Greenspan's Legacy and the New Fed Chair. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. This segment reflects on the passing of Alan Greenspan and the transition to Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair. Peek highlights Warsh's goal to reform data collection and move away from forecasting, favoring real-time data over the traditional, often confusing, communication styles of his predecessors like Greenspan. 1The Resilient US Consumer and AI Infrastructure. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Despite concerns over tariffs and wars, consumer spending remains robust, fueled by record stock market levels and rising low-end wages. Peek argues against AI alarmism, noting that massive investments in AI infrastructure are creating a surge in blue-collar job demand for skilled trades like welding and construction. 2Critiquing the Memo of Understanding with Iran. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Schanzer describes the newly established Memo of Understanding as a "dog's breakfast" that grants the Iranian regime significant sanctions relief and upfront cash. He argues the agreement appears to be an American defeat, particularly regarding the shaky nuclear inspection protocols and the uncertain status of the Strait of Hormuz. 3Hezbollah's Role and the Fog of Middle East Diplomacy. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. The discussion focuses on Hezbollah as a "wholly owned subsidiary" of Iran, with the IRGC directing its activities in Lebanon. Schanzer criticizes the administration for expecting Israel to adhere to a ceasefire while Iran continues to provoke attacks, labeling the current diplomatic strategy as improvised and potentially harmful. 4Secretary Rubio's Reassurance Mission to Gulf Allies. Guest: Mary Kissel. Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to the Gulf to reassure the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain of U.S. security commitments following Iranian attacks. Kissel criticizes the administration for granting Iran sanctions relief and 60-day exemptions, arguing that the diplomatic effort prioritizes "hope over experience" regarding Iranian nuclear ambitions. 5The Impact of Foreign Policy on Domestic Midterms. Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel examines whether foreign policy influences American voters, noting it is rare compared to "pocketbook" issues like inflation and interest rates. She warns that adversarial regimes like Iran and China are sophisticated observers of the U.S. electoral calendar and may attempt to influence domestic politics. 6Kevin Warsh's Reformist Vision for the Federal Reserve. Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg analyzes Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting, noting a shift toward shorter policy statements and the removal of the "dot plot" forecasting tool. Warsh is initiating five task forces to reform the Fed's intellectual framework, specifically targeting productivity, data quality, and balance sheet management. 7The Turmoil of British Leadership and the Labour Party. Guest: Joseph Sternberg. This segment explores the potential replacement of Keir Starmer with Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister. Sternberg argues that Labour's struggles go beyond charisma, involving a lack of clear economic direction and the failure to address core voter concerns like the broken NHS and illegal immigration. 8The Geopolitical Chessboard of the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the power struggles within Iran and the strategic card of the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that while the strait is "more or less open," the situation remains in flux, with regional players like Turkey seeking to thwart Iranian ambitions in the Mediterranean. 9Xi Jinping's Strategic Outreach to North Korea. Guest: Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang is seen as a move to reassert Chinese influence over North Korea as Kim Jong-un shifts away from communist identity. Kim is positioning himself as an equal to Xi while strengthening his ties with Russia, creating a complex ideological shift in the region. 10British Political Fragmentation and the Immigration Crisis. Guest: Gregory Copley. Britain has seen seven prime ministers in ten years due to political fragmentation over illegal immigration and European relations. Copley suggests that the Labour Party is failing to represent the British working class, which favors traditional values and stricter border controls, leading to a rise in alternative parties. 11The Crown as a Symbol of British Identity. Guest: Gregory Copley. Amidst political instability, King Charles III is viewed as a dynamic symbol of national dignity and continuity. The segment discusses the King's role in stabilizing the United Kingdom following Prime Minister Starmer's resignation and managing sensitive royal family matters to preserve the image of the monarchy. 12Recovering the Original Understanding of Unalienable Rights. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Berkowitz reflects on the 2019 Commission on Unalienable Rights, which sought to ground human rights in the American founding tradition. The commission aimed to counter the "proliferating industry" of rights that often serves partisan progressive ends, emphasizing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' original austere framework. 13Unalienable Rights and the Challenge of Foreign Policy. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. This segment discusses applying founding principles to modern diplomacy, specifically condemning the Chinese Communist Party's crimes against the Uyghurs. Berkowitz argues that despite economic entanglements, the United States must maintain its dedication to universal principles and use its diplomatic toolbox to address massive human rights violations. 14The Strategic Failure of the Iran Memo of Understanding. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter analyzes the Memo of Understanding, highlighting unresolved issues like the Strait of Hormuz and the $80 billion war funding request. He argues the administration is trying to make kinetic action palatable to voters while failing to secure meaningful concessions on Iran's nuclear program or its sponsorship of terrorism. 15The Republican Fissures and Potential Third-Party Movements. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. The discussion centers on Tucker Carlson's potential departure from the Republican Party over foreign policy disagreements. McCotter suggests this reflects deeper fault lines within the MAGA base, where isolationist tendencies and dissatisfaction with the administration's relationship with allies like Israel could lead to future political discord. 16

STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING GIORDON CHANG, JIM HOLMES, GREG SCARLATOIU, VICTORIA COATES, 6-1-26.1905 SHANGHAIThe provided transcript features a series of discussions between John Batchelor, Gordon Chang, and various experts regarding the strategic and economic challenges posed by China and North Korea. Early segments focus on Kim Jong-un's tactical shifts, specifically his strengthening of internal security and the tacit acceptance of North Korea's nuclear status by China. The dialogue then shifts to maritime strategy, analyzing the expansion of the People's Liberation Army Navy and its ambition to field a fleet of aircraft carriers to rival the United States. Further segments examine the critical importance of Taiwan and the global reliance on TSMC for advanced semiconductors, which creates a high-stakes bottleneck for artificial intelligence. Finally, the speakers address economic security, highlighting the Pentagon's blacklisting of Chinese firms and the push for country-of-origin labeling to combat forced labor and military entanglement. Throughout the text, the experts emphasize that Chinese diplomacy and industry are inextricably linked to the state's military and geopolitical objectives.

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

Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)

Preview for Later Today: Jack Burnham discusses Kim Jong-un's rise from pandemic-era economic failure to a confident global leader. A modernized military and support from Russia and China have strengthened his position relative to Xi Jinping.1951 Korea