Podcasts about Kosovo

Le Danemark enverra bientôt quelque 300 prisonniers, dans des cellules au Kosovo. Soit à quelque 2 000 kilomètres plus au sud. L'accord qui a pour but de désengorger les prisons surpeuplées rapportera 200 millions d'euros au petit pays des Balkans, soit quatre fois le budget du ministère de la Justice. Pour Pristina, il s'agit d'un juste retour des choses, car le Danemark a soutenu son indépendance face à la Serbie. Mais les critiques ne manquent pas, face à une externalisation de plus qui ne s'embarrasse guère de considérations morales. Reportage à Gjilan signé Louis Seiller.     Les Roumains viennent d'inaugurer la plus grande cathédrale orthodoxe du monde Après plus de dix ans de travaux, l'hyperbole est de mise... la cathédrale du Salut de la nation se veut un symbole du pouvoir de l'Église. Mais elle a coûté 270 millions d'euros dont une grande partie d'argent public. Ce qui soulève beaucoup de critiques en pleine période d'austérité alors que le système de santé et l'éducation sont sous dotés. À Bucarest, notre correspondante Marine Leduc a assisté à l'inauguration.     L'endoctrinement patriotique russe à hauteur d'enfant  C'est tout l'objet du documentaire Mr Nobody against Putin nommé pour les oscars. Il a été tourné par le vidéaste officiel d'une école de province en Russie, aujourd'hui exilé à Prague où il a pu obtenir le statut de réfugiés. Images édifiantes qu'a pu regarder pour nous notre correspondant Alexis Rosenzweig.     La chronique musique de Vincent Théval  Miguel Araújo :  Quem?

Le Danemark enverra bientôt quelque 300 prisonniers, dans des cellules au Kosovo. Soit à quelque 2 000 kilomètres plus au sud. L'accord qui a pour but de désengorger les prisons surpeuplées rapportera 200 millions d'euros au petit pays des Balkans, soit quatre fois le budget du ministère de la Justice. Pour Pristina, il s'agit d'un juste retour des choses, car le Danemark a soutenu son indépendance face à la Serbie. Mais les critiques ne manquent pas, face à une externalisation de plus qui ne s'embarrasse guère de considérations morales. Reportage à Gjilan signé Louis Seiller.     Les Roumains viennent d'inaugurer la plus grande cathédrale orthodoxe du monde Après plus de dix ans de travaux, l'hyperbole est de mise... la cathédrale du Salut de la nation se veut un symbole du pouvoir de l'Église. Mais elle a coûté 270 millions d'euros dont une grande partie d'argent public. Ce qui soulève beaucoup de critiques en pleine période d'austérité alors que le système de santé et l'éducation sont sous dotés. À Bucarest, notre correspondante Marine Leduc a assisté à l'inauguration.     L'endoctrinement patriotique russe à hauteur d'enfant  C'est tout l'objet du documentaire Mr Nobody against Putin nommé pour les oscars. Il a été tourné par le vidéaste officiel d'une école de province en Russie, aujourd'hui exilé à Prague où il a pu obtenir le statut de réfugiés. Images édifiantes qu'a pu regarder pour nous notre correspondant Alexis Rosenzweig.     La chronique musique de Vincent Théval  Miguel Araújo :  Quem?

Während Kanzler Friedrich Merz in Ankara landet, richtet sich der Blick in dieser Sonderfolge des Berlin Playbook Updates nach Südosten: Auf den Westbalkan, wo Europa für viele kein vergangener Traum, sondern Zukunft bleibt. Gordon Repinski trifft die Präsidentin des Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, und den albanischen Premierminister Edi Rama – zwei Politiker, die zeigen, dass der europäische Gedanke lebt. Osmani spricht über Kosovos Wunsch nach NATO-Mitgliedschaft und wirft Serbien vor, sich politisch an Russland anzulehnen. Rama erklärt, wie Albanien mit künstlicher Intelligenz Korruption bekämpft – und warum seine digitale Ministerin „Diella“ Symbol einer neuen politischen Kultur ist. Zwei Länder, zwei Wege – vereint durch ein Ziel: Europa. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. Mehr von Host und POLITICO Executive Editor Gordon Repinski: Instagram: @gordon.repinski | X: @GordonRepinski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Hayes is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who served 20 years in Special Operations. A graduate of one of the toughest SEAL training classes—one of only 19 out of 120 to complete—he deployed throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, including in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Hayes commanded SEAL Team TWO and led a 2,000-person Special Operations Task Force in southeastern Afghanistan. He also served as Deputy Commander for all Special Operations in Anbar Province, Iraq, and was selected as a White House Fellow (’08–’09). At the National Security Council, he served as Director for Defense Policy and Strategy, where he helped draft a proposed START Treaty and led the White House response to the Maersk Alabama hijacking. His decorations include the Bronze Star for Valor in Iraq, a Bronze Star for Afghanistan, and the Defense Superior Service Medal. After retiring from the Navy, Hayes transitioned to senior leadership roles in technology and investment, and authored Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning, donating all profits to support Gold Star families. He lives with his wife, Anita, and their daughter, Maeson, and most enjoys spending time and laughing with them when not mentoring others or speaking about leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#187 - A childhood marked by chaos. A career built on service. And a second act shaped by faith, language, and a blank page. Jake sits down with Ken Webb to trace a life that refuses to settle for mere existence—from praying his way through a turbulent home to leading across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond.Ken opens up about how his grandparents' steady love and a lived-in faith helped him endure abuse and instability, and how those early lessons informed three decades in the Army Reserve. We walk through his pivot from military police to intelligence, the realities of early Iraq deployments, the nuance of embassy duty in Baghdad, and the complexity of retiring when your identity is wrapped in a uniform. Ken shares why he turned down comfortable contracts, chose Miraflores in Lima, and made Spanish class and the gym his new daily discipline.We also dig into his debut novel, Trapped in Deception, a work of fiction threaded with real messages and real emotions. The story explores gaslighting, misplaced trust, and moral courage through a protagonist who—like Ken—keeps moving forward even when life tilts sideways. Along the way, Ken reframes adventure: not cliffs and bravado, but consistent growth, honest discomfort, and choices that expand your life. If you're wrestling with what comes after a big chapter ends, or wondering how to trade drift for direction, this conversation offers practical hope and hard-won insight.Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if the story speaks to you, leave a quick rating or review. It helps more curious, purpose-driven listeners find the show.To learn more about Ken and his first novel check out kenwebb69.com.Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

I dagens avsnitt dyker vi ner i den dystra stämningen efter Sveriges förlust mot Kosovo och den danska tränaren Jon Dahl Tomassons framtid. Dessutom bjuder vi på ett exklusivt klipp från Hampus audition i Idol, där han överraska juryn med ett prank! Samt en utmaning direkt taget från "Parlamentet"

Le prime pagine dei principali quotidiani nazionali commentate in rassegna stampa da Davide Giacalone. I cammino della manovra, il delitto Mattarella, Draghi e l'Europa sotto attacco, le nuove armi per Kiev. Motomondiale, oggi la Sprint Race a Sepang, in Malesia. Il nostro inviato speciale Max Biaggi. I fatti di attualità internazionale, con il giornalista di La Verità e Panorama, Stefano Piazza. Trump, le sanzioni alla Russia, la reazione di Putin e situazione a Gaza. In attesa della prossima edizione, la 13esima, del Festival Internazionale del Cinema Nuovo prevista nell'autunno del 2026, martedì 28 ottobre si terrà a Bergamo, “Storie oltre i confini”, una rassegna di cortometraggi interpretati da persone con disabilità, al Cinema “Conca Verde” di Bergamo. Saranno proiettati 12 film provenienti da Etiopia, Albania, Kosovo, Spagna, Stati Uniti, Grecia, Francia, Belgio e Italia. Ne abbiamo parlato con Luigi Colombo, direttore del festival. All'interno di Non Stop News, con Barbara Sala, Dario Vanacore, Ludovica Marafini e Lucrezia Bernardo.

I'm joined by Mark Kennedy of Hawkeye Sidekick and Philip Flanagan of The Bottomless Pit of Football to discuss the Republic of Ireland Mens National Team's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia - did we deserve anything from the defensive performance, or did spending 90 minutes not trying to create a goalscoring opportunity mean Hallgrímsson's side came away from Lisbon with exactly what they deserved? Armenia came to Dublin looking to finally leave Aviva Stadium with three points, but the team seem to have lucked into a new tactic at home - getting an opposition player sent off!The Mens Under-17 side kicked off their qualification campaign for the 2026 UEFA Under-17 Championship in Austria, facing the hosts, the Faroe Islands, and Kosovo, and came away with a 100% record without conceding a goal - what did we think of the performance of the team under interim coach Paul Osam and can this side emulate the 2025 squad and qualify for the 2026 Under-17 World Cup?Finally, Carla Ward has named her squad for the Womens' National Team Nations League promotion play off against Belgium. Without their first choice goalkeeper, and following another retirement, can the team win promotion to League A next year, and what bearing does the result of the tie have on qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, we are honored to welcome Brigadier General Roger S. Giraud, the 21st Chief of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps (MSC), Commanding General of Medical Readiness Command–Europe, Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and Director of the Defense Health Network Europe. With a career spanning over three decades, BG Giraud brings unmatched leadership experience across tactical, operational, and strategic levels. In this episode, he shares the vision and strategy to achieve the future of the Medical Service Corps and breaks down what it takes to build, grow, and lead a world-class team of Medical Service Corps Officers and Warrant Officers.Episode Highlights:People Are the Priority: BG Giraud outlines our three strategic priorities for the Medical Service Corps. Recruit phenomenal talent, Develop it deliberately, and Retain the best to meet Army modernization demands.Talent Management: Why it's essential for officers to master their craft, advocate for their careers, and understand the flexibility of the MSC structure.The Future of Army Medicine: A candid discussion on leveraging data, artificial intelligence, and structure changes to make the MSC more adaptable and impactful.Mentorship & Leadership: Reflections from a career that spans Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, the Pentagon, and beyond. BG Giraud shares the leadership principles that shaped him and how MSC officers at all levels can apply them.Practical Advice for Officers: Whether you're just commissioning or preparing for strategic-level command, BG Giraud offers honest guidance for career growth, resilience, and staying mission ready.Call to Action: BG Giraud emphasizes staying relevant, investing in professional development, and keeping MSC officers at the forefront of the Medical Service Corps mission “conserve the fighting strength now and into the future so others may live.”About BG Roger S. Giraud. BG Giraud is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Texas A&M, with dual bachelor's degrees in Biomedical and Animal Science. He earned his Master of Health Administration from Baylor University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His command and staff roles include battalion, brigade, and division-level leadership; deployments to Iraq, Kosovo, and Afghanistan; and multiple executive roles at OTSG and MEDCOM HQ. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Expert Field Medical Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold), and membership in the Order of Military Medical Merit. He is also the recipient of The Surgeon General's prestigious “A” Proficiency Designator.Pro Tip: Watch alongside the MSC Strategy Map on our YouTube channel to follow BG Giraud's discussion in action.Book reference: The History of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps by Richard V.N. Ginn, https://www.amazon.com/History-Medical-Service-Richard-2015-10-19/dp/B01K3JNXHEDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host's alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.For more episodes listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube @ Be All You Can Be MSC For more information, suggestions, or questions please contact: beallyoucanbemsc@gmail.com

Sprachlosigkeit in Literatur übersetzen – das war Jehona Kicajs Impuls, um diesen Roman zu schreiben. Sprachlosigkeit über die Gräuel des Kosovo-Krieges. Den wollte sie aus der Perspektive einer Kosovarin im Exil erzählen. Der Roman beginnt mit einer Szene beim Zahnarzt – Er findet heraus, dass die Protagonistin mit den Zähnen knirscht. Die Traumata der eigenen Familie, eines ganzen Landes arbeiten in ihrem Mund in der Nacht. Sie beginnt zu forschen: Was ist damals passiert? Stephan Ozsváth war als Südosteuropa-Korrespondent selbst viel im Kosovo. Er sprach mit Jehona Kicaj über Literatur als Erinnerungsarbeit, den Widerstand der Kosovaren gegen die serbische Unterdrückung und den Buchstaben Ë – der ihr als Titel "perfekt" vorkommt, um die vererbten Traumata zu beschreiben. Das Buch Jehona Kicaj: "Ë", Wallstein-Verlag, 176 Seiten, 22 Euro   Stephan Ozsváth empfiehlt – mit Abstrichen Nelio Biedermann: "Lázár", 336 Seiten, Rowohlt Berlin, 24 Euro    Jehona Kicaj empfiehlt Lukas Bärfuss: "Die Krume Brot", 224 Seiten, Rowohlt Taschenbuch, 14 Euro   Der Ort  Universität Hannover und der Weg vom Hauptbahnhof dorthin   Die Autorin  Jehona Kicaj, 1991 in Suhareka im Kosovo geboren, in Göttingen aufgewachsen. Hat Germanistik, Philosophie und Literaturwissenschaft studiert. Hat den Verlag re:sonar mitgegründet, der "junge Literatur" herausbringt, darunter auch von Deutschen mit Migrationsbiographie. "Ë" ist Jehona Kicajs Debütroman. Sie hat dafür den Hanna-Preis der Stadt Hannover bekommen. Nominiert war sie auch für den Deutschen Buchpreis und den ZDF Aspekte Literaturpreis.

Mission Driven - How To Make Better Decisions - From Former Commanding Officer US Navy SEAL Team TwoGuest:Mike Hayes A Managing Director at Insight Partners * Former Commanding Officer of US Navy SEAL Team TWO* Managing Director, Insight Partners* Author of National Bestseller Mission Driven (distilled nicely in this article)All of Mike's profits from his book sales go to a 501(c)(3) he founded, The 1162 Foundation, which pays off mortgages for Gold Star families – he's paid off 12 widows' mortgages to date.AUMRegulatory assets under management $90B and 600 portfolio managers. Timeless LessonsLeaders Don't need to make the best decision.They need to make sure the best decision gets made. Team, Teammate, SelfAlgin these 3 things – for purpose and elite performance:What gives someone energy?What are they good at?What's good for the business?Best adviceWhenever you are having a hard day, find someone else who's having a harder day and help them. Social Profiles* Instagram @thisis.mikehayes* X @thisismikehayes* LinkedInBioMike Hayes is Managing Director at Insight Partners, a global software investment firm with $90B+ in regulatory assets under management and 800+ portfolio companies across every stage of growth.Prior to Insight, Mike was Chief Operating Officer at VMware, where he led the company's worldwide business operations, their SaaS transition, and the successful acquisition into Broadcom for $94B. Before that, Mike served as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategic Operations for Cognizant Technologies, where he ran a $2B P&L for Cognizant's global financial services clients.Mike previously spent four years at Bridgewater Associates, an investment management firm, where he served in Chief of Staff to CEO and COO roles. Prior to Bridgewater, he spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy SEALs where his career began as one of 19 graduates from a class of 120. Mike served throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, including the conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.His last job in the Navy was the Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, which included ten months as the Commander of a 2,000-person Special Operations Task Force in southeastern Afghanistan. Before that, Mike was selected as a White House Fellow ('08/'09) and served two years as Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council.In the Bush Administration, Mike was responsible for the START Treaty, where he produced a new proposed START Treaty and flew to Russia for negotiations. In the Obama administration, he led the White House response to President Obama's first major foreign policy showdown — the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia. Prior to the White House Fellowship, Mike served as the Deputy Commander for all Special Operations in Anbar Province, Iraq.Mike holds an M.A. in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School and received his B.A. from Holy Cross College, where he was an active Big Brother. His military decorations include the Bronze Star for valor in combat in Iraq, a Bronze Star for Afghanistan, and the Defense Superior Service Medal from the White House.Mike is the author of the best-seller Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning, and donates all profits to a 501(c)(3) he started that pays off mortgages for Gold Star widows and children.He serves on the board of Immuta, a data governance company, and is the founding board member of the National Medal of Honor Museum. Mike is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations, is fluent in German and Spanish, frequently speaks about leadership and elite organizations, and enjoys mentoring others to success.He is a life-long Sox/Pats fan, but most enjoys laughing with his wife, Anita, and their 24-year-old daughter, Maeson.

Eco Buildings Group PLC (AIM:ECOB) founder and executive vice-chairman Dr Etrur Albani talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a major €420 million agreement to supply 20,000 homes in Chile, part of the country's social housing program. Albani described how the company's advanced construction technology allows it to build homes with significantly fewer resources and in shorter timeframes. “Now, with four people, we produce six houses a day,” he said, highlighting the production efficiency enabled by Eco Buildings' fully digitalised systems. The homes, constructed using a unique blend of recycled gypsum and proprietary materials, are breathable, mould-free and waterproof, designed specifically to improve health outcomes in affordable housing. “Our houses are mould and damp free for life,” Albani noted, in contrast to traditional builds, which often trap moisture. This contract also represents Eco Buildings' entry point into Latin America. Albani emphasised that Chile's approval paves the way for expansion, as other countries in the region accept Chilean certification. The company's model also includes joint ventures and scalable local partnerships, with operations extending into Albania, Kosovo and various African nations, including Senegal and Sudan. Eco Buildings' strategy includes installing two production lines per country, with units designed to be cost-efficient, green, and self-sustaining after six months. Watch the full video to learn more. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #EcoBuildings #AffordableHousing #ConstructionTech #ChileHousingCrisis #GreenConstruction #MoldFreeHomes #SocialHousing #ModularHomes #LatinAmericaHousing #ProactiveInvestors #HousingInnovation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey wants to take part in rebuilding Gaza and is ready to join a peacekeeping force once the fighting ends, however analysts warn strained relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv could stand in the way.  Turkey responded to a call from Hamas for assistance with locating the bodies of Israeli hostages still unaccounted for in the ruins of Gaza, sending specialists to help in the search. Ankara maintains close ties with Hamas, which some analysts say could make it a useful mediator – although strained relations with Israel could stand in the way of any peacekeeping or reconstruction mission, despite Turkey's experience in these areas. “Turkey does have expertise for this – it has a doctrine,” said Murat Aslan of the SETA Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research, a pro-government think tank. “In Afghanistan, Bosnia, some African countries like Somalia or Sudan, and in Kosovo, Turkey contributed either through its Tika aid agency, responsible for reconstruction, or through its armed forces.” Aslan believes Turkey's approach would be similar in Gaza. “Turkey will send soldiers for sure, for the protection of the civilian units,” he said. Hamas says committed to Gaza truce and returning hostage remains High risk However, others warn the mission would not be easy. “Turkey can become part of this protection force, but it will not be easy. At the moment it seems more problematic than many people assume,” said Huseyin Bagci, an international relations professor at Ankara's Middle East Technical University. Bagci fears Gaza could slide into chaos as rival groups fight for control. “There are fights between Hamas and the clans,” he said. “It will not be easy because Hamas has to give up its weapons, which is the primary condition. Hamas is not 100 percent trusting Turkey – if not, Israel will probably act.” Turkey and Egypt's joint naval drill signals shifting Eastern Med alliances Deep mistrust Any Turkish deployment would also require Israel's consent, which appears unlikely given the collapse in relations between the country's leaders. Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have regularly traded insults since the start of the current conflict in Gaza, and Ankara's vocal support for Hamas has further deepened mistrust. Israeli analysts say the government is hesitant to allow Turkish troops in Gaza, citing deep tensions and mistrust between the two countries. Gallia Lindenstrauss of the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv said there is little enthusiasm for involving a Muslim peacekeeping force, as any casualties could inflame anger across the Muslim world and worsen relations. “This conflict in Gaza has heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, particularly between the two leaders,” she added. Counting on Washington Any Turkish role in Gaza would likely need US backing to move forward, given Israel's resistance, observers warn. Aslan believes Washington could help bridge the divide. “Erdogan does have a charming power over Hamas,” he said. “So it's on Turkey to urge Hamas to accept some things, and it's on the United States to push Israel to accept the terms of a long-term peace. I believe that Trump is well aware of it, because there is no trust of Israel. That's a fact, not only for Gazans or Palestinians or Turks, but [across the world] overall.” Aslan says trust would be essential to persuading Hamas to disarm. “I believe Hamas will lay down their arms when they feel safe, and they have to see friendly faces in Gaza to be persuaded." Erdogan's Washington visit exposes limits of his rapport with Trump Road to normalisation Turkish involvement in Gaza could also help pave the way for a reset in relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv. Bagci believes Erdogan is hoping for political change in Israel to make that possible. “There will be elections,” he said. “Erdogan [is counting on] Netanyahu losing. But if he wins, then he has to deal with him because both sides have to be pragmatic and realistic.” Bagci said much of the fiery rhetoric from both men is aimed at domestic audiences, with both having reputations as political survivors and pragmatists. If peace efforts gain ground, observers say cooperation in Gaza could offer a path towards rebuilding trust – and serve both countries as they compete for regional influence. (with AFP)

Alle reden über die Proteste in Serbien. Seit gut einem Jahr versucht eine ursprünglich hauptsächlich studentische Protestbewegung, der zunehmend autokratischen Herrschaft von Aleksandar Vučić ein Ende zu setzen. Inzwischen hat sich daraus ein breites Bündnis entwickelt, das über ideologische Grenzen hinweg ein Ziel verfolgt: Regime Change. Kommt einem irgendwie bekannt vor. Das gab es doch schon mal. Vor einem Vierteljahrhundert nämlich wurde das Regime von Slobodan Milošević gestürzt. Auch hier stand die zunächst studentisch geprägte Otpor-Bewegung an vorderster Front mit nur einer Forderung: Er muss weg. Dahinter versammelte sich ein breites Oppositionsbündnis. Mit Erfolg, wie wir heute wissen. Doch wenn das alles schon mal so erfolgreich war, warum zum Teufel muss dann 25 Jahre später in Serbien wieder gegen einen Autokraten demonstriert werden? Und was unterscheidet die heutigen Proteste von denen vor 25 Jahren? Darüber sprechen Krsto und Danijel in dieser Ausgabe mit Aleksandra Tomanić, die seinerzeit selbst bei Otpor aktiv war. Nebenbei erfahrt ihr, warum Milorad Dodik jetzt doch noch eine Kehrtwende vollzogen hat, warum es in Kosovo jetzt vielleicht doch mit einiger Verzögerung zur Regierungsbildung kommt und warum in Städten überall rund um den Globus Menschen Lieder von Halid Bešlić anstimmen...

Fritte Fritzson och Anders Sparring möter Carl-Johan Ulvenäs och Vendela Lundberg Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Komikerstjärnorna Fritte Fritzson och Anders Sparring möter P3 ID-stjärnorna Carl-Johan Ulvenäs och Vendela Lundberg!Laddade Simona Mohamsson upp inför SVT:s partiledardebatt genom att kolla på nya säsongen av ”Gift vid första ögonkastet”? Stämmer det att svenska män aldrig har kommunicerat med varandra via gruppchattar så mycket som efter Sveriges förlust mot Kosovo i måndags? Förbjuds byggarbetarna som byter tak på Hörby kommunhus att ha bar överkropp då kommunen anser att kommunanställda kan tappa fokus om de tittar på arbetarna? Och ställs en 9000 år gammal mört från Blekinge just nu ut på ett museum i Storbritannien? Äntligen fredag!Programledare: Annika LantzDomare: Sara LövestamProducent: Rickard Nerbe Tekniker: Susanne Martinsson

Wow, wow, wow. Despite having one of the best striker partnerships in world football, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres' Sweden fell to defeat against Kosovo for the second time this year. Where did it go wrong for Jon Dahl Tomasson, and might Graham Potter be the man to rescue their qualification campaign?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the fallout. Before that though, Kylian Mbappé captained France to victory against Azerbaijan. Are we seeing a new, more mature Mbappé, and who's going to join him up front next summer? Finally, Robert Lewandowski is set to leave Barcelona. But why?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with photographer Kari Medig, who has spent 15 years traveling the world documenting ski culture—from Austria's iconic Hahnenkamm downhill to landlocked Lesotho. But one region has captivated him above all others: the Balkans. Kari shares his journey through Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo, revealing why these mountains—many higher than the Swiss Alps—offer something beyond world-class skiing. He discusses the unbelievable hospitality that keeps bringing him back, his unique analog photography approach using a Hasselblad film camera, and why he seeks out parking lot encounters as much as pristine powder. From a chance morning photo of a ski rental owner in her bathrobe to reconnecting with a Bulgarian café owner a decade later, Kari's stories illuminate how skiing becomes a lens for experiencing culture in its most authentic form. On this episode you'll learn: Why the Balkans' mountains are higher than many expect—and vastly underdeveloped for skiing How "Midwest Kind" isn't the only form of extraordinary hospitality—the Balkans surprised Kari with their warmth Why Kari shot his Balkan trips on film with a single Hasselblad camera instead of modern digital equipment How parking lots and ski rental shops become unexpected locations for the most meaningful photographs What makes skiing a unique way to participate in—not just observe—a culture Don't miss these moments: [02:00] Kari's first trip to Bulgaria in 2004 and his amazement at the scope of the mountains [03:00] The café owner who Kari reconnected with a decade later [05:00] Why Kari uses a Hasselblad film camera for his nostalgic, muted aesthetic [08:00] The ski hill in Bulgaria and why parking lots are Kari's favorite shooting locations [10:00] The last-morning photo of a ski rental owner in her bathrobe that captured the entire trip [12:00] Why people always ask Kari—who grew up skiing in Canada—"Why are you here? You have the best skiing in the world" Resources Explore Kari's complete Afar photo essay about skiing in the Balkans Follow Kari Medig for more ski culture photography Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.  Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has pulled off one of the greatest feats of his presidency by securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas—just nine months into his return to the presidency. From Iran and Israel to Ethiopia and Egypt, Kosovo and Serbia, and Pakistan and India, Trump approaches foreign policy through direct negotiation, economic leverage, and personal diplomacy. Victor Davis Hanson explores why this model succeeded where others failed, and how it could soon shape Trump's approach to Ukraine on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words." “Why is this happening now, though? It didn't happen under Biden, a settlement in the Middle East. It did not happen under Trump's first administration. It did not happen under Obama. It did not happen under George Bush. There were about 10 things that had to happen. All these intricate pieces in this puzzle, the pieces of the peace, all fell into success in a way that made it possible. What were they? “Donald Trump created personal relationships in the Arab community. He did not insult the Saudis, as Joe Biden had done during the 2020 campaigns. He did not alienate the Arab community. He did not alienate Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave them concessions. He praised them. He created personal relationships. He did trade deals. He used tariffs as carrot and a stick, pressures and leverages.”

Alla som är över 75 år rekommenderas vaccin mot covid-19 / Fler barn under 15 år hamnar i domstol / Sveriges tränare sparkad efter förlust mot Kosovo i VM-kvalet i herrfotboll / Många vill lära sig mer om svamp Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Av Jenny Pejler och Ingrid Forsberg.

What if something as simple as a balloon could change your life? This week I sit down with Mia Hamza from Balloon Thrill, a former teacher from Kosovo who turned her creative spark into a thriving six-figure event décor and education business—all in just a few years after moving to the U.S.Mia shares how she went from teaching English and hosting a TV show overseas to starting from zero in a new country—no money, no car, and no clear direction—and building a business that now empowers others around the world.In this episode:How to start a business with little to no capital (and why small ideas can grow into big ones)Why mindset is the real difference between “just balloons” and a six-figure brandThe value of mentorship and online learning when scaling a creative businessHow Mia transitioned from in-person décor to online education with hundreds of global studentsWhy balloon décor is one of the most flexible, family-friendly, and profitable creative businesses todayAction Steps:Take the first step — If you've been thinking about something for too long, do it within 24 hours.Go all in — Once you commit, give it your full energy instead of starting small out of fear.Learn from others — Find mentors or peers already succeeding in your field and model what works.Connect with Mia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balloonthrill/Online Balloon Masterclass: https://www.thrillmakersmasterclass.com/start-1?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacMwuZyk64vY0BxWsZAZnmBxJgpj3W9Y4KybTHbyqYME6DkGgda_tzEjCAkyA_aem_zXQeTrJ2Ogr6vIQBTCHXyQConnect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProductionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.comProduced by Espresso Podcast Production:  https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

Die Schweizer Nationalmannschaft muss sich noch gedulden. Am Montagabend verpasste sie die verfrühte Qualifikation für die WM 2026 in Nordamerika. Die Partie in Ljubljana zeigte auf, was passiert, wenn sich ein Gegner genauestens auf die Schweiz einstellt und Spielern wie Ruben Vargas oder Dan Ndoye auf den Füssen herumsteht. Aber es überwiegt das Positive: Auch in der vierten Partie spielt die Schweiz zu Null. Nun geht es im November weiter, mit Spielen gegen Schweden in Genf und am Ende allenfalls mit einer Finalissima in Kosovo. Wir schauen nun aber zuerst einmal zurück auf die Spiele in Slowenien und Schweden. Was zeichnet diese Schweiz aus? Wer sind die grossen Gewinner? Und steht nach der allfälligen WM-Teilnahme im Sommer etwa ein grosser Umbruch an? Das und vieles mehr in der 311. Folge der Dritten Halbzeit.Host: Marcel RohnerGäste: Dominic Wuillemin und Thomas SchifferleProduzent: Noah Fend In der Dritten Halbzeit wird über den Schweizer Fussball diskutiert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zweden heeft voor het eerst in de geschiedenis een bondscoach ontslagen. Jon Dahl Tomasson werd dinsdag ontslagen na de thuisnederlagen tegen Zwitserland (0-2) en Kosovo (0-1). In de AD Voetbalpodcast bespreekt Etienne Verhoeff met Mikos Gouka dit nieuws. Daarnaast werpen ze een blik op de herstart van de eredivisie. Feyenoord is koploper, maar wie de eerste twaalf duels dit seizoen naast de eerste twaalf van vorig seizoen legt ziet weinig verschil in punten. Toch is het gevoel tussen toen met Brian Priske en nu met Robin van Persie heel anders. Datzelfde geldt voor Ajax. Over het frame van een trainer praten ze verder. Leon ten Voorde vertelt over de financiën van FC Twente en de goede start van John van den Brom. Beluister de hele AD Voetbalpodcast nu via AD.nl, de AD App of jouw favoriete podcastplatform.Bestel het boek De vraag van Vandaag hier: https://webwinkel.ad.nl/product/de-vraag-van-vandaagSupport the show: https://krant.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suggested additional channels: Political Science, National Security, American Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Eastern European Studies, New Books with Miranda Melcher NB: I don't think this needs to go on General History The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even catastrophic, results. This book examines why the instrument has such a hold on leaders' imaginations and rhetoric despite its patchy record in practice. Examining detailed historical case studies from conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, South Sudan/Darfur, Libya and Syria, The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument (Bristol University Press, 2025) by Dr. Gustav Meibauer shows how debates about, and actual use of, no-fly zones in US foreign policy have not been primarily about managing conflict or protecting civilians. Instead, the focus is often on navigating contradictory international and domestic political incentives and constraints, leading to US intervention in an ill-considered and incremental manner. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Så kom beskedet till slut. Enligt uppgifter till Sportbladet får Jon Dahl Tomasson sparken från jobbet som tränare för landslaget i fotboll. Efter matchen mot Kosovo på hemmaplan i Göteborg, som Sverige förlorade med 0-1, bestämde sig Svenska fotbollförbundet att det var nog. Beslutet att avskeda Jon Dahl Tomasson innan hans kontrakt är slut är också historiskt för svensk fotboll - det har aldrig hänt tidigare. Så, hur väntat var beskedet? Vad var det som fick fotbollförbundet att agera och så den stora frågan - vem ska nu ta över? Gäst: Makoto Asahara, reporter på Sportbladet. Programledare och producent: Jenny Ågren. Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se.

Suggested additional channels: Political Science, National Security, American Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Eastern European Studies, New Books with Miranda Melcher NB: I don't think this needs to go on General History The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even catastrophic, results. This book examines why the instrument has such a hold on leaders' imaginations and rhetoric despite its patchy record in practice. Examining detailed historical case studies from conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, South Sudan/Darfur, Libya and Syria, The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument (Bristol University Press, 2025) by Dr. Gustav Meibauer shows how debates about, and actual use of, no-fly zones in US foreign policy have not been primarily about managing conflict or protecting civilians. Instead, the focus is often on navigating contradictory international and domestic political incentives and constraints, leading to US intervention in an ill-considered and incremental manner. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Christophers dj-spelning på Lars Winnerbäcks fest. Fotbollsmorsornas sexbeteende. Landslagssnack med Samir Yosufi inför kvällens VM-kval mot Kosovo och pressen mot Jon Dahl Tomasson. Nya momentet: vem skrev det här? Hanna om att krossa ett ägg. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Programledare: Christopher Garplind och Hanna Hellquist

Suggested additional channels: Political Science, National Security, American Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Eastern European Studies, New Books with Miranda Melcher NB: I don't think this needs to go on General History The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even catastrophic, results. This book examines why the instrument has such a hold on leaders' imaginations and rhetoric despite its patchy record in practice. Examining detailed historical case studies from conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, South Sudan/Darfur, Libya and Syria, The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument (Bristol University Press, 2025) by Dr. Gustav Meibauer shows how debates about, and actual use of, no-fly zones in US foreign policy have not been primarily about managing conflict or protecting civilians. Instead, the focus is often on navigating contradictory international and domestic political incentives and constraints, leading to US intervention in an ill-considered and incremental manner. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Suggested additional channels: Political Science, National Security, American Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Eastern European Studies, New Books with Miranda Melcher NB: I don't think this needs to go on General History The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even catastrophic, results. This book examines why the instrument has such a hold on leaders' imaginations and rhetoric despite its patchy record in practice. Examining detailed historical case studies from conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, South Sudan/Darfur, Libya and Syria, The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument (Bristol University Press, 2025) by Dr. Gustav Meibauer shows how debates about, and actual use of, no-fly zones in US foreign policy have not been primarily about managing conflict or protecting civilians. Instead, the focus is often on navigating contradictory international and domestic political incentives and constraints, leading to US intervention in an ill-considered and incremental manner. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Host Faust Checho exposes how Bill Clinton's rise from Arkansas governor to president completed the Bush–Clinton blueprint: turning the Boys on the Tracks cover-up, Whitewater, Waco, and the Oklahoma City bombing into milestones in the creation of America's modern security state.This is Part 5, the finale of Faust's explosive series exposing how the Bush–Clinton machine evolved from covert wars to total domestic control.As the Bush–Clinton dynasty tightened its grip, Arkansas became the prototype for covert power — a proving ground where autopsies were altered, investigators silenced, and scandals rebranded as reform. In this explosive finale of the Bush-Clinton corruption series, Faust traces how scandal in Saline County evolved into the Clinton Body Count, how REX 84 and Operation Night Train foreshadowed a domestic war machine, and how policies like the 1994 Crime Bill, NAFTA, and the Telecommunications Act transformed America into the surveillance state we live in today. From Mena to the Rose Law Firm, from Haiti to Kosovo, the same networks of money, drugs, and blackmail that fueled Iran-Contra were refined under Bill Clinton — and exported worldwide.Topics in this episode include:

Suggested additional channels: Political Science, National Security, American Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Eastern European Studies, New Books with Miranda Melcher NB: I don't think this needs to go on General History The no-fly zone is a frequently used instrument in the US foreign policy arsenal, despite detrimental, or even catastrophic, results. This book examines why the instrument has such a hold on leaders' imaginations and rhetoric despite its patchy record in practice. Examining detailed historical case studies from conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, South Sudan/Darfur, Libya and Syria, The No-Fly Zone in US Foreign Policy: The Curious Persistence of a Flawed Instrument (Bristol University Press, 2025) by Dr. Gustav Meibauer shows how debates about, and actual use of, no-fly zones in US foreign policy have not been primarily about managing conflict or protecting civilians. Instead, the focus is often on navigating contradictory international and domestic political incentives and constraints, leading to US intervention in an ill-considered and incremental manner. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

We saw in the last episode, that Britain's involvement in the NATO intervention in Kosovo could be regarded as part of an ‘ethical foreign policy', since its objective, many felt, was humanitarian, though others disagreed. Another military action, to support the government of Sierra Leone against rebellion, was more clearly humanitarian rather than self-serving, and so easier still to defend on ethical grounds.All this, together with a strong economy and some reforms that were beginning to bear fruit, in the social, educational and health arenas, but Blair's Labour government in a strong position. So it called a general election in June 2001, when it would set out to do something the party had never achieved before: win a Commons majority, serve out a term in office, and then win another.And Blair pulled it off. Indeed, not only did Labour win, it took another landslide majority.Celebrations didn't last long though. Within three months of the election win, terrorists attacked the US in the atrocity we now call 9/11. An attack that serious led to a massive response, but not against the nation from which most of the terrorists and their leader, Osama bin Laden, came, which was Saudi Arabia, but against the nation that offered bin Laden refuge, Afghanistan.That rather questioned the extent to which Labour was pursuing a foreign policy that could be called ethical. However, far worse was still to come. That, though, we'll see in the next episode.Illustration: the Twin Towers ablaze on 9/11, 11 September 2001. Public domain.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

The first round of local elections in Kosovo are taking place on Sunday, October 12. Kosovo still lacks a functioning government since its legislative elections back in February. The outgoing government of nationalist Prime Minister Albin Kurti continues to pursue policies that some believe are "subjugating" the Serbian community in Kosovo. FRANCE 24's Laurent Rouy and Edward Godsell report on how the city of Gračanica could be led by a new Albanian mayor.

Der Debütroman "ë" der aus dem Kosovo stammenden Autorin Jehona Kicaj erinnert an die Kriegsereignisse. Als Kind von Geflüchteten sucht die Hauptfigur nach ihrer Sprache und ihrer Stimme. Der Roman steht auf der Shortlist für den Buchpreis. Kicaj, Jehona www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Der Debütroman "ë" der aus dem Kosovo stammenden Autorin Jehona Kicaj erinnert an die Kriegsereignisse. Als Kind von Geflüchteten sucht die Hauptfigur nach ihrer Sprache und ihrer Stimme. Der Roman steht auf der Shortlist für den Buchpreis. Kicaj, Jehona www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Počela primena američkih sankcija prema Naftnoj industriji Srbije, Vučić najavio tešku situaciju po Srbiju i njene građane. Hrvatska zainteresovana za kupovinu NIS-a. Tramp izjavio da su Izrael i Hamas potpisali prvu fazu sporazuma o Gazi. Sarajlije pesmom odale počast Halidu Bešliću.

In this special episode, Jonathan and Brandon sit down with Megan Newton and Medina Dobbs to talk about their recent mission trip to Kosovo. From volunteering at the local school and sharing testimonies to seeing how God is moving among the people there, you'll hear first-hand stories of faith, friendship, and the unexpected ways God works across cultures.It's a conversation full of laughter, reflection, and a renewed sense of what it means to “take life to the city”—and to the nations.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Rebecca Christie speaks about migration trends in the Western Balkans with Bruegel's Nina Vujanovic and Nina Ruer, as well as Professor Herbert Brücker from Berlin's Humboldt University in Germany, Since 2015, workers have been heading to Germany from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo, aided by a regulation specific to that region. How have those workers assimilated? What has been the effect on the countries they leave behind? Can better policy address youth unemployment and skills shortages? The discussion tackles the data, the outlook and the political context for Germany, the Western Balkan countries and the EU accession process.  Relevant research: Ruer, N. and N. Vujanović (2025) ‘Migration flows from the Western Balkans to Germany: implications and recommendations', Working Paper 19/2025, Bruegel Ruer, N. and N. Vujanović (2025) 'Understanding Serbian youth discontent through the lens of the labour market', Analysis, Bruegel

A visiting lecturer at UCD has been speaking about the pivotal role Ireland played in helping him process his survivor's guilt after fleeing war-torn Kosovo when he was just eight years old.Professor Islam Borinca's life changed forever when his father and brother were murdered during the war between Kosovo and Serbia in 1998…In a recent feature for The Journal, he speaks movingly about witnessing the destruction of his home, and how these experiences shaped his commitment to studying reconciliation and intergroup healing from war trauma.The Social Psychologist reflects on what Ireland's own history of division taught him, and how societies can work toward understanding, repair, and mutual respect.He joins Seán to discuss.

Avsnitt 488 av Sveriges nyfiknaste podd gästas av Mikael Lustig. Den förre landslagsbacken talar om Sveriges VM-chanser, om Jon Dahl Tomassons offensiva spelidé, om vad som är försvararnas ansvar, om det sämsta svenska försvarsspelet han sett, om det sorgliga i Robin Olsens attack på förbundskaptenen, om att spelarna själva byggt upp trycket genom att tala om att bli ett av världens bästa lag och om hoppet att spelarna kan enas i en ilska efter haveriet mot Kosovo.Dessutom berättar Lustig om det svåra i att lägga av som spelare, om att få nobben av AIK kring ett jobb efter karriären, om skälet till att han gick tränarutbildning, om varför han inte vill jobba som huvudtränare, om uppdraget i Västerås akademi, om nya uppdraget som expert i SVT, om besattheten av golf som lett till en Youtube-satsning och om att fortfarande känna sig hemma i Celtic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Divorce, contrary to what many believe, was not permitted by the Church of England. Henry VIII didn't divorce two wives, he had the marriages annulled, declaring in effect that they'd never happened. The Church itself remained as opposed to divorce as the Catholics. That's why Edward VIII had abdicated in the 1930s, so he could marry the divorcee he loved. It's also why Queen Elizabeth II, as head of the Church of England – just as Henry VIII had been – forbade her sister Princess Margaret's marriage to a divorcee, a decision that blackened the rest of Margaret's life.That's why it's such an irony that three of Elizabeth's four children had marriages that led to divorce. Indeed, her eldest son Charles, now king himself and head of the Church, not only divorced his wife, Princess Diana, but married the love of his life, Camilla, herself divorced and happily settled as queen.His strained marriage and ultimate divorce caused great pain to Diana. That led to her rather wild last years, culminating in the terrible car crash in Paris that caused her death. That turned into a real crisis for the British monarchy, when the queen and royal family reacted with apparently complete tone deafness to the sorrow that swept across Britain and indeed into other countries too. It was a crisis from which the Blair government helped the monarchy emerge and get back to on the road to a return to its traditional popularity, which enjoys again today.Just as he helped modernise, a very little, one traditional British institution, Blair also worked on another, the British army. He adopted what he called an ethical foreign policy but his foreign secretary, Robin Cook, referred to less ambitiously as a foreign policy with an ethical dimension. The way it worked was shown in the NATO operation in Kosovo, presented by its supporters as essentially a humanitarian mission, though its detractors wouldn't agree.What the operation certainly did do, however, was provide a telling example of the principle that military men sometimes achieve their goals most effectively by not opening fire, rather than provoking a violent confrontation. That's a great story, well worth the telling. Illustration: Diana, the people's princess. Photo credit: Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/Cover ImagesMusic: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License

Ghost welcomes retired Army Lt. Colonel Oakland McCulloch back for a deep dive into the Marine Corps manual FM1 Warfighting and its lessons for both kinetic and information warfare. They explore timeless principles like friction, uncertainty, fluidity, and disorder, showing how simple plans, decentralized decision-making, and adaptability are as critical in today's information battles as they are on the battlefield. Colonel McCulloch shares insights from his time in Kosovo, where diplomacy, economics, and psychological operations proved more effective than bullets, and explains how concepts like the OODA loop, surprise, boldness, and tempo apply far beyond the military. With examples from World War II, the Gulf War, and modern geopolitics, the conversation illustrates how maneuver warfare, striking weakness instead of strength, reinforcing success, and exploiting opportunity, remains the key to victory. Together, Ghost and McCulloch connect battlefield strategy to Trump's political maneuvers, the cultural struggle in America, and the broader war for sovereignty.

Christian Sievers kennt ihr aus dem „heute journal“. Zunächst studierte er Jura und ging anschließend mit einem Stipendium für ein Jahr in die USA, um dort das Fernsehgeschäft kennenzulernen. Danach wurde er Moderator und Redakteur beim ZDF, zuerst für das Morgenmagazin. Anschließend leitete er mehrere Jahre das Auslandsstudio in Tel Aviv. Später präsentierte er die heute-Sendung und ist inzwischen als Hauptmoderator im „heute journal“ tätig. Als Reporter berichtete er aus Israel, dem Kosovo, Bosnien sowie über die Terroranschläge vom 11. September und die Tsunami-Katastrophe 2006 in Südostasien. Gerade bei der Moderation des Journals pflegt er einen möglichst lockeren Ton – und ist deshalb sehr beliebt. Wir sprechen über einige der dramatischen Momente, die Christian vor Ort miterlebt hat. Es versteht sich also von selbst: Dieses Gespräch wird sowohl amüsant als auch berührend. Ihr werdet nach diesem Gespräch einen kleinen, aber sehr guten Eindruck davon haben, was es bedeutet, als Reporter an vorderster Front in Krisengebieten zu berichten – welche Schwierigkeiten es gibt, wie gefährlich es ist und wie vor Ort gearbeitet wird. Und was wird eigentlich besprochen, wenn die Mikrofone am Ende des „heute journal“s schon ausgeschaltet sind und die beiden Moderatoren und Moderatorinnen direkt anfangen, miteinander zu plaudern? Podcasttipp „Nicht Mehr Mein Land - Geschichten über Migration, den Rechtsruck und die Gräben zwischen uns“: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/nicht-mehr-mein-land-geschichten-ueber-migration-den-rechtsruck-und-die-graeben-zwischen-uns/urn:ard:show:3f637b2746ad2030/

The Red Dress, recently recognised by the Guiness World Records as the largest collaborative embroidery project, is a truly stunning piece of work. It was created by Kirstie Macleod, a British artist, over a period of 14 years with the help of 380 different embroiderers.The dress is made of 87 silk panels which have been embroidered by people from 51 different countries and includes techniques passed down through generations, the work of skilled crafts people and first time stitchers. There are purely decorative sections and others which reflect stories of trauma, resilience and healing. The embroiderers include female refugees from Palestine, Syria and Ukraine, women seeking asylum in the UK from Iran, Iraq, China, Nigeria and Namibia, survivors of war in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda and DR Congo. Now complete, The Red Dress tours museums and exhibitions around the world amplifying the voices of the people who have contributed to it. Kirstie has also recently published a fascinating and beautiful book about the project called The Red Dress - Conversations in Stitch.I was lucky enough to see The Red Dress for myself and hear Kirstie speak about this truly amazing project at World Stitch Day at Woven in Kirklees Festival this summer. I feel privileged to have been able to see it and hear just a few of the stories of the people behind this mammoth project.I hope you enjoy listening to this episode, if you would like to find out more about The Red Dress, please visit Kirstie's website for more info on its creation and where you can see it for yourself.For full show notes, please visit https://makingstitchespodcast.com/To join the mailing list for the Making Stitches Newsletter, please click onto this linkThe theme music is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops.The Making Stitches logo was designed by Neil Warburton at iamunknown.You can support Making Stitches Podcast with running costs through Ko-fi.Making Stitches  Podcast is supported by the Making Stitches Shop which offers Making Stitches Podcast merchandise for sale as well as Up the Garden Path crochet patterns created by me & illustrated by Emma Jackson.Making Stitches Podcast is presented, recorded and edited by Lindsay Weston.

37 minutes Greg Proops Bio "Sharp dressed and even sharper witted." -LA Times "Proops has a fun, ranty, self-deprecating, flamboyant, quick comedy style with depth, range, and most importantly, great jokes." -SF Weekly Greg Proops is a stand up comic from San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood. And likes it. Mr. P has a spanking new stand up comedy CD called Proops Digs In. Available on iTunes and at http://www.aspecialthing.com Greg is shooting his second season on the hit Nickelodeon comedy series True Jackson VP. Starring Keke Palmer, NAACP Image Award winner, as True. Weekly on Nickelodeon. Mr. Proops is a frequent guest on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately on E! and on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld on Fox News. Greg joins long time cohorts Ryan Stiles, Jeff Davis and Chip Esten in the live improv show Whose Live Anyway? They are constantly touring the US and Canada. Proop pod has appeared on such notable comedy podcasts as WTF with Marc Maron, Doug Benson's I Love Movies and Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. Gregela is happy to be in the Streamy-winning of Easy to Assemble starring Illeana Douglass, as the shallow agent Ben. Seen on easytoassemble.tv. The Proopdog is best known for his unpredictable appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway? The hit, improvised comedy show on ABC hosted by Drew Carey. Greg is also a regular on the long running British version of WLIIA? Whose Line is currently seen on ABC Family Channel. Proops has been a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,The View and The Bonnie Hunt Show. Proopworld provides the announcer voice Hank "Buckshot" Holmes for the forthcoming game Mad World for SEGA. Darth Greg is heard as the bad guy Tal Merrick in the animated TV series Clone Wars on Cartoon Network. Greg can also be heard as the voice of Bob the Builder on the popular children's series seen on PBS. The HBO series Flight of Conchords features Greg as Martin Clarke an advertising executive and weasel. Greg joined long time cohort Ryan Stiles in a two-man improvised show, Unplanned. They performed for sell out crowds at the Just For laughs Festival in Montreal and taped a gala for the CBC. Mr. Proops cares like Bono and has performed and hosted at many events for the ACLU including the 2008 membership conference and a rally to stop torture with Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Senator Patrick Leahy and Larry Cox, Director of Amnesty International USA. Mr. Proopwell aided and abetted Joan and Melissa Rivers on the red carpet at the 2007 Oscars, Emmys, SAG and Grammy awards as a wag and celebrity traffic cop on TV Guide Channel. Mr. Prooples regularly hosts his own live comedy chat show at the ridiculously hip Hollywood rock joint Largo. Guests have included Flight of the Conchords, Jason Schwartzman, Russell Brand, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Joe Walsh, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Margaret Cho, Dave Eggers, Joan Rivers, Aidan Quinn, Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Griffin, Lewis Black, Eddie Izzard and John C. Reilly. Providing musical magic is genius and imp Jon Brion. Mr. Proops has also performed his chat show in Aspen at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival. He also accompanied Drew Carey to the 2006 World Cup and produced and starred in Drew Carey's Sporting Adventures on the Travel Channel. Mr. Proops other television sightings include, Last Comic Standing, Ugly Betty, The Bigger Picture with Graham Norton on BBC, Mock the Week on BBC2 and The Drew Carey Show. Mr. P is very pleased to improvise with Drew Carey, Ryan Styles, Kathy Kinney, Colin Mochrie and many talented others as part of the Improv All Stars. They had the honor of performing for the troops in Bosnia, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf as part of the USO. The All-Stars can be seen on a fabulous Showtime comedy special. When over the pond in London, Greg sits in with the renowned Comedy Store Players. Darth Proops was so excited to portray Fode, one half of the pod race announcer in the hit motion picture Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and all the subsequent video games. As well as many voices in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Greg went medieval as Cryptograf in the animated feature Asterix and the Vikings based on the popular French comic book. Greg may be heard as Gommi, the Articulate Worm in Kaena: The Prophecy a full length animated feature starring Kirsten Dunst. He was also Bernard, a mad scientist on Pam Anderson's animated series Stripperella. Mr. Greg was spotted hosting his own syndicated, national dating show Rendez View. He also hosted the now cult classic game show Comedy Central's VS. Senor Proops threw down an original half-hour of stand up on Comedy Central Presents. Which is repeated ad infinitum. Across the wide Atlantic in the United Kingdom Greg had his own chat show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland. Groovy guests like Candace Bushnell, Rich Hall, Geraldine Chaplin, Steven Berkoff and Garrison Keillor have snuggled his sofa. Mr. Proops performed stand up at How to Cook a benefit with Michael Palin and Terry Jones for the Peter Cook Foundation a BBC Christmas special. Greg was honored to be invited to rock the mike at Prince Charles' 50th Royal Birthday Gala seen on ITV in Britain. He performed a stand up half-hour on Comedy Store Five for Channel Five and has bantered on All Talk with Clive Anderson. The Proopkitty is a total smartyboots: he won The Weakest Link, Ben Stein's Money and Rock n' Roll Jeopardy. He also asked Dick Clark what his plans were for New Years Eve while guest hosting The Other Half. Proopmonkey rocks his stand up comedy all over the world and can be found most frequently performing in his beloved hometown of San Francisco. Mr. P. has toured the UK four times, sold out the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 28 years running and has kicked it live in Paris, Turkey, Milan, Aspen, Montreal, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Below the Equator in New Zealand the Proopshobbit hosted the Oddfellows Comedy Gala for TVNZ and headlined the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. In Australia Speccy Spice jammed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and hosted, Hey, Hey it's Saturday! A national TV institution. Mr. Proops is married to a woman, Jennifer. He doesn't deserve her. They reside in Lower California with their pet ocelot, Lady Gaga. 110 minutes Steve Hofstetter has over a billion views on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, is a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian. His book (Ginger Kid) is a top 5 pick on Amazon and debuted at number one in its category. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, Comedy All-Stars, Quite Frankly, White Boyz in the Hood, Countdown, and more. He's been in four movies, and he has had two top 20 comedy albums (including one that hit number 1 on iTunes comedy charts). He is a former columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL, and has also written for Maxim and the New York Times, among others. Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his charity work in the comedy community Has over 200 million views on YouTube and 700,000 subscribers Has over a billion views on Facebook and 800,000 followers His book "Ginger Kid" was a top 5 pick on Amazon One of the stars of Lifetime's "Handyman From Hell." Also in the Hallmark movie "Love Always, Santa", Lifetime's "Psycho Yoga Instructor" and "Psycho Storm Chaser", and Adam Carolla's "Road Hard" Former EVP of Film & Television for the Laugh Factory Senior Comedy Correspondent for Fox Sports Former Host and Executive Producer of "Laughs" on Fox Networks Former segment producer for Fox's "Dish Nation" TV includes CBS' "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", hosting "Trial By Laughter" on Comcast, CNN's "Campbell Brown", the syndicated "Comics Unleashed", E's "True Hollywood Story", Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood", ESPN's "Quite Frankly", VH1's "The Countdown", CW's "The Daily Buzz", G4's "Attack of the Show", Sundance's "On the Road in America", ABC's "Barbara Walters Special", "Good Day NY", "Good Day LA", "Fox & Friends", among others. His fifth album "Pick Your Battles" reached #1 on iTunes' comedy charts His third album "Dark Side of the Room" was first ever comedian Pay-What-You-Want Former weekly columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL Hosted "Four Quotas" on Sirius Satellite Radio for two years Hosted "The Sports Minute (Or So)", syndicated for four years on over 170 radio stations Collegehumor.com's original columnist From New York City, currently lives in Pittsburgh. Get Jeff's new book The Web We Weave Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic 1:33 Jeff Jarvis is a national leader in the development of online news, blogging, the investigation of new business models for news, and the teaching of entrepreneurial journalism. He writes an influential media blog, Buzzmachine.com. He is author of “Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News” (CUNY Journalism Press, 2014); “Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live” (Simon & Schuster, 2011); “What Would Google Do?” (HarperCollins 2009), and the Kindle Single “Gutenberg the Geek.” He has consulted for media companies including The Guardian, Digital First Media, Postmedia, Sky.com, Burda, Advance Publications, and The New York Times company at About.com. Prior to joining the Newmark J-School, Jarvis was president of Advance.net, the online arm of Advance Publications, which includes Condé Nast magazines and newspapers across America. He was the creator and founding managing editor of Entertainment Weekly magazine and has worked as a columnist, associate publisher, editor, and writer for a number of publications, including TV Guide, People, the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. His freelance articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Guardian, The New York Times, the New York Post, The Nation, Rolling Stone, and BusinessWeek. Jarvis holds a B.S.J. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He was named one of the 100 most influential media leaders by the World Economic Forum at Davos. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's !  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift

There's no denying it's been a pretty dark week, but we've got a couple of bright spots for you. What could be a better job than dreaming up ways that Europe could be improved? That's what this week's guest, Johanna Fabrin, does each day at the Copenhagen think tank 21st Europe. Ahead of our miniseries Who Does It Best, Dominic sat down with Johanna to talk about the group's “blueprints” for the continent, the importance of optimism, and who, exactly, is going to pay for a fantasy train system that links all of Europe together like a massive metro line.  And not to be too negative, but…we decided it was a pretty Bad Week for basically all of the western world, thanks to the Russian drone incursion into Poland and Romania. But! It was a Good Week (er, a marginally, “meekly” better week) for the European Union, which is finally—finally—taking some overdue action regarding the war in Gaza. Did Ursula von der Leyen tune into our episode from a couple of weeks ago? We suspect yes.  You can learn more about what 21st Europe is up to on their website and on Instagram. Also mentioned in this episode: Simply Shada, the new Substack created by the brilliant former Europeans guest Shada Islam and the interview with Finland's President Alexander Stubb.  This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are visiting countries in transition/The Wojciech Oleksiak Dua Lipa Tour of Pristina* and the David Szalay novel Flesh. *Restrictions apply, see Wojciech for details This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. Timestamps 00:00:47 Intro: Is it just us or are we all feeling like half-deflated balloons? 00:03:17 Bad Week: Russian drone incursion 00:18:05 Good Week: The EU steps up in Gaza war 00:32:21 Interview: Johanna Fabrin of 21st Europe 00:44:11 The Inspiration Station: Wojciech's tour of Kosovo and David Szalay's novel Flesh 00:47:41 Happy Ending: Austrian nun convent break-in Producers: Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Mike sits down with Steve “Wingie” Wingfield to discuss the Joint Direct Attack Munition, aka the JDAM—the world's first operational GPS-aided bomb.Wingie played a big role in the Air Force, doing weaponsflight testing and requirements writing, then went on to have another career at Boeing working on JDAM and other weapons. He's one of the few people who got to see the entire storyarc, from the pain points in Desert Storm that started the whole thing, to other evolutions like Laser JDAM and extended range JDAM, and how those programscame to be.If you want a rare inside look at how one of the most successful acquisition programs in the past 30 years happened, this episode is for you. Links• Sign up for the newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! ---- Follow us on...• LinkedIn• Instagram⁠• ⁠X⁠• ⁠Facebook⁠• ⁠Website⁠ ---- 00:0001:02 intro05:43 JDAM name origin06:56 accuracy spec origin10:43 Desert Storm McPeak Memo11:16 GAM before JDAM12:29 Kosovo combat debut14:39 40k for 40k competition17:44 JDAM adoption22:50 production feast & famine25:19 9/11 demand signal26:33 surging with standards28:43 Iraqi Freedom GPS jamming29:53 Laser JDAM origins33:38 the impact36:01 hitting moving targets37:54 106 mph!39:39 MOP41:33 JDAM-ER41:47 Ukraine42:53 integration and modularity43:41 aerial mining46:22 outro #military #airforce #navy #aviation #tech #technology #JDAM #boeing #GPS #defense #desert storm #iraq #syria #afghanistan #miltech #engineering #USA #security

With Eliot traveling, Eric welcomes Stephan Kieninger, author of Securing Peace in Europe: Strobe Talbott, NATO and Russia After the Cold War. They discuss the role of Strobe Talbott, a close Clinton confidante and Deputy Secretary of State, in crafting Clinton's strategy for building a “Europe whole and free” after the collapse of the Soviet Union. They cover U.S. efforts to stabilize Russia's move toward a free market and democracy in the 1990s, the negotiation of the Budapest Memorandum, which led to the return of Soviet nuclear weapons left on Ukrainian soil after the breakup of the USSR, and the Bosnia crisis, including Talbott's part in bringing Richard Holbrooke to lead its resolution. They examine at length Talbott's strategy for enlarging NATO at the 1997 Madrid Summit while also negotiating a NATO-Russia agreement, offering Russia a voice, but not a veto, in European security. They close their conversation by considering the Clinton Administration's role in supporting Russian reform efforts during the 1998 economic meltdown, the souring effect of the war in Kosovo on NATO-Russia relations, and the rise of Vladimir Putin. Securing Peace in Europe: Strobe Talbott, NATO, and Russia After the Cold War: https://cup.columbia.edu/series/woodrow-wilson-center-series/

Seamus Murphy is an Irish photographer and filmmaker who has spent decades documenting life in some of the world's most challenging places—from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to Nigeria's Boko Haram territories. Having left recession-era Ireland in the 1980s to teach himself photography in American darkrooms, Murphy has become that rare artist who moves seamlessly between conflict zones and recording studios, creating books of Afghan women's poetry while directing music videos that anticipated Brexit. Tyler and Seamus discuss the optimistic case for Afghanistan, his biggest fear when visiting any conflict zone, how photography has shaped perceptions of Afghanistan, why Russia reminded him of pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland, how the Catholic Church's influence collapsed so suddenly in Ireland, why he left Ireland in the 1980s, what shapes Americans impression of Ireland, living part-time in Kolkata and what the future holds for that “slightly dying” but culturally vibrant city, his near-death encounters with Boko Haram in Nigeria, the visual similarities between Michigan and Russia, working with PJ Harvey on Let England Shake and their travels to Kosovo and Afghanistan together, his upcoming film about an Afghan family he's documented for thirty years, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded August 21st, 2025. Help keep the show ad free by donating today! Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here.

In this gripping second part of Episode 254 of the Mike Drop podcast, host Mike Ritland sits down with former Green Beret Mark Gianconia to explore his extraordinary career in special operations. Unlike many post-9/11 operators, Mark's journey began in Kosovo, working alongside Russian forces in a vastly different operational landscape. Returning just before the 9/11 attacks, Mark shares his visceral reaction to the tragedy and how it propelled his unit into action. This episode takes you deep into his covert missions in Iraq, including the daring Advanced Force Operations (AFO) infil via rental cars from Turkey and the intense Operation Viking Hammer against terrorist strongholds like Ansar al-Islam. Expect raw, firsthand accounts of unconventional warfare, coordination with Kurdish allies, and the chaos of combat in the early days of the Iraq War. From dodging mortar fire to orchestrating airstrikes, Mark's stories offer a vivid window into the high-stakes world of special forces during a pivotal moment in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices