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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore speaks with Anton Shekhovtsov, director of the Centre for Democratic Integrity in Vienna and author of Towers of Europa, about Vladimir Putin's eliminationist war against Ukraine and his quest for “symbolic immortality.” They discuss how ideology, historical revisionism, and the dehumanization of Ukrainians shape the Kremlin's motivations, and why understanding Putin's drive for symbolic immortality is key to grasping the genocidal nature of the war. The conversation also explores evolving Russian political myths, the manipulation of culture and history, and what Europe must do to meet the security challenges of a rapidly changing world order.

We start with breaking news that President Donald Trump's civil fraud penalty has been thrown out. From Florida to Maine, the East Coast is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Erin. Exhausted soldiers may be an issue for Israel's military as it pushes ahead with its assault on Gaza City. The Kremlin is pouring cold water on the prospect of a meeting between Russia and Ukraine's leaders. California has received a boost in its congressional redistricting plan. Plus, we pay tribute to an unlikely social media star known for fairness and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kremlin throws cold water on the White House's plans for a bilateral meeting between Russia and Ukraine's leaders. We have the latest forecast on Hurricane Erin. Poor sales at this retail staple have led to a change of leadership. Hundreds of Health and Human Services staffers aren't happy with their boss. Plus, the clue that could mean TikTok is here to stay in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kremlin has yet to make any commitments ahead of a meeting being planned between Russia and Ukraine's leaders. Trump has criticized the Smithsonian Institution for its focus on slavery. The DOJ is investigating the crime figures of the nation's capital. A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina because of Hurricane Erin. Plus, hundreds of items are about to get more expensive because of tariffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prof. Gilbert Doctorow : The Kremlin's View of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White House says a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is on but the Kremlin is saying not so fast. Plus, details about what other inmates think about Ghislaine Maxwell and why some inmates won't even say her name out loud.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edition No228 | 20-08-2025 - So many of Putin's publicly faithful minions are dropping like flies. Businessmen, oligarchs, apparatchiks, minigarchs and occasionally intelligence personnel. This compels us to ask the question, is everything ok Vova? Are you worried about something? Are people plotting behind your back? Are they whispering about you? Or does Putin need to push some people out of the way (permanently) to make way for more fervent or more brutal loyalists? We record this episode as another oligarch has just joined the great Kobzon concert (концерт Кобзона) in the sky, in what seems to be somewhat mysterious circumstances, yet again. In August 2025, Mikhail Kenin, co‑founder and largest shareholder of Samolet Group (29% holding) — Russia's largest housing developer—died suddenly, aged 57. The company eulogized him: “Mikhail Borisovich was one of those people who leave their mark on the earth… endowed with natural talents… an excellent organiser…” (fakti.bg). But in Putin's dictatorship, you should not believe in coincidences. Russia's “vertical of power” operates without rule of law, without an impartial judiciary, without an independent legislature. This breeds a system steeped in theft, violence, and fear — eerily reminiscent of the lawless 1990s, but then the state was weak. Now we have lawlessness of the 90s combined with an overweening, powerful and paranoid state apparatus reminiscent of the 1930s. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: “Chekism” and KGB/FSB control over leadership (Wilson Center, Le Monde.fr, The New Yorker)Favarel‑Garrigues on anti‑corruption as elite discipline (Sciences Po)CSIS “Repression Trap” analysis of violence escalationWikipedia on ‘krysha', crime in 1990s Russia Medvedev's *A War Made in Russia*, mafia honor code ("ponyatiya") (Le Monde.fr)New Yorker on Kremlin-linked oligarchs and feudal orderMikhail Kenin: Fakti.bg, bne IntelliNews, AIMGROUP, UAWireAndrey Badalov: The Moscow Times, Echo, Global News, OilPriceRavil Maganov: Reuters, The Guardian, PoliticoMikhail Rogachev: Newsweek, The Times, RedditSergei Protosenya: RFERL, Business Insider, The Barents Observer, Economic TimesAvayev and Tyulyakov: Wikipedia, Reuters, Novaya Gazeta, MeduzaShulman, Melnikov, Watford: TheWeek, RFE, MeduzaAlexei Navalny: TIME, The Guardian, AP News, WSJSkripal: Wikipedia (Wikipedia)----------DESCRIPTION:The Brutal Reality of Russia's Power Structure: Oligarchs Falling Like FliesIn this gripping episode of Silicon Bites, we delve into the increasingly precarious position of Russia's elite under Putin's regime. Triggered by a recent mysterious death of a prominent businessman, we explore the systematic conditions leading to the sudden and suspicious deaths of numerous oligarchs, business leaders, and officials since the Ukraine war began. We analyze the vertical of power that sustains Putin's rule—a system devoid of rule of law and permeated by fear, loyalty, and corruption. By outlining several high-profile fatalities, we underscore the brutal enforcement of loyalty and the pervasive culture of kleptocratic governance. Join us as we paint a chilling picture of how power, corruption, and fear intertwine in today's Russia.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Context00:51 The Mysterious Deaths of Putin's Inner Circle02:11 Russia's Vertical of Power05:27 The Role of Corruption and Fear06:33 Historical Context: The 1990s to Now08:31 The Mafia Code and Governance11:30 Case Studies: Recent Deaths18:20 Conclusion: The Kremlin's Deadly Grip----------

Prepare for injustice. The criminal city of Tybee Island GA is locking down the cars of tax paying citizens. Paxton gets a boot on his car, Kelly is feeling the heat of a dictatorship. Don't visit Tybee, even if you're a local you're not welcome. Dr. Pepper shots are delicious, but this is an injustice that has happened to Paxton. Take your parking tickets and eat my ass. https://linktr.ee/FromBehindTheBarcast

Ukraine is Russia, and the invasion of Ukraine simply represents the return to an older, fundamental reality, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. And, here's what happens to plastic waste that gets sent to Indonesia. Also, precious documents have been returned to the historical learning center of Timbuktu in Mali. Plus, a look at the pop hit by Chappell Roan that's sending droves of fans to Canada.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Edition No226 | 18-08-2025 - Oil and Omissions: the Alaska Summit and the Business of War. The curtain has dropped on the Alaska summit, but the analysis goes on – especially as there's a sequel, in the meeting of Zelenskyy and European leaders with Trump in Washington today. But is it oil that greased the wheels of the Alaska summit, and not peace. But like it's oil that is greasing the gears of war, but perpetuating the Kremlin's war machine? We dive into oil deals, Kremlin ploys, and why this summit's headline theme of peace may have in fact been a smokescreen for the real agenda – cut deals with Putin, agreed to lift sanctions, and push Ukraine into a disadvantageous and dangerous peace as quickly as possible. Could it be that both Trump and Putin need to rehabilitate the Russian regime as quickly as possible to get the black gold flowing as quickly as possible, as well as the dollars? War Rages in Kharkiv While the Alaska Summit Glitters with a false promise of fool's gold. The noise of the summit had barely cooled, and already Kharkiv was aflame. On August 18, Russia unleashed drone and missile attacks that killed civilians—including children—just as America's president boarded Air Force One. “Russia escalated… launching a major missile and drone attack that killed at least 10 civilians—including children…” (The Washington Post)Meanwhile, Zelensky warned: “Moscow is deliberately escalating attacks to undermine diplomatic efforts.” (The Guardian)----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: Washington Post, Reuters, AP coverage of post‑summit attacks on Kharkiv and summit context The Guardian on Putin's Donbas demandsTIME on unchanged Russian objectives (The Washington Post)Summit outcome analysis: Alaska shift, vague peace focus (AP News)Reuters on oil price stabilization post-summit (Reuters)FT and Economist experts on Russian economy strain (Financial Times)Business Insider & Reuters on oil revenue drop and India tariffsOECD/Economics Observatory analysis on sanctions efficacy (Economics Observatory)Reuters on Exxon option for Sakhalin‑1 (Wikipedia)Byline Times/Forbes on Antarctic oil speculation ----------DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Summit: Oil, War, and Double StandardsIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we delve into the underlying motives and outcomes of the Alaska Summit. Was it really about peace, or was oil the driving force? The video examines the purported business deals, Kremlin strategies, and the political maneuvers surrounding the summit. We also cover recent escalation in Ukraine and how the war is being sustained by oil revenues. Trump and Putin's roles, the economic implications, and the moral double standards in the international community are highlighted. We discuss the critical importance of enforcing sanctions to cut off Russia's financial lifeline and end the war.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Gratitude00:40 The Real Agenda of the Alaska Summit01:55 Russia's Escalation and Ukraine's Struggle03:23 The Double Standards of the Summit05:43 Oil and Economic Warfare13:06 Ukraine's Counteroffensive on Oil14:30 Trump's Blame Game and Its Consequences----------

Edition No225 | 17-08-2025 - Summits and Surrender: America's Morality left on the Tarmac. Again, as true gluttons for punishment, addicts for the truth, no matter how searing, and how painful, we're diving into the awkward red‑carpet tango of tyrants that was the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. No ceasefire. No firm agreement. Just optics, photo‑ops, and America's moral compass burying its needle in the direction of ‘irretrievably lost'.Just imagine the thoughts going through the minds of Western politicians and diplomats. Month after month of effort, invested to help explain to Trump the importance of peace through strength, the vitality of not conceding to Putin, the imperative not to betray Ukraine. Even the tortuous hours spend trying to penetrate his skull with the idea that Ukraine is the victim, not the perpetrator, and that they did not seek war and did not start the war. And one three-hour session with the killer from the Kremlin, and it all goes out of the window. Figuratively, not, unfortunately, literally. And now they must start again from the very basics, to teach the Orange conman why surrendering to a genocidal dictator might not be the right thing to do, and might not actually serve the interests of America and global democracy. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: AP News: Summit puts Putin back on the global stage... (Aug 16, 2025)Washington Post: Russia sees victory as Trump adopts Putin's approach... (Aug 16, 2025) Financial Times: No concessions, no ceasefire: how Putin outplayed Trump...Reuters: Trump shifts stance… Gotta make a deal (Aug 16, 2025) TIME: Trump is Frequently Seduced By Summits… (TIME)The Guardian: Reaction coverage, strains in diplomacyCBS News: European leaders react… Wikipedia: U.S.–Russia relations, summit contextWikipedia: Peace negotiations, quote from John HealeyReuters (oil markets): market implicationsWikipedia: U.S.–Russia terms, public reaction, U.S. intelligence commentary----------TRUCK FUNDRAISER - GET A SILICON CURTAIN NAFO PATCH:Together with our friends at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub (the NAFO 69th Sniffing Brigade), we are teaming up to provide 2nd Battalion of 5th SAB with a pickup truck that they need for their missions. With your donation, you're not just sending a truck — you're standing with Ukraine.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-communityWhy NAFO Trucks Matter: Ukrainian soldiers know the immense value of our NAFO trucks and buses. These vehicles are carefully selected, produced between 2010 and 2017, ensuring reliability for harsh frontline terrain. Each truck is capable of driving at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles) without major technical issues, making them a lifeline for soldiers in combat zones.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-community----------

Journaliste et écrivain, Giuliano da Empoli est un des esprits les plus brillants du moment. L'auteur des Ingénieurs du chaos ou du roman Le mage du Kremlin est l'invité de ce numéro d'Idées pour parler des « prédateurs qui sont au pouvoir aujourd'hui sur tous les continents ». (Rediffusion) Ancien adjoint au maire en charge de la culture à Florence, conseiller politique du président du Conseil italien Matteo Renzi, il a publié son premier livre en 1996, Un grande futuro dietro di noi à propos des difficultés rencontrées par les jeunes Italiens. En tant qu'auteur et commentateur politique, il intervient régulièrement dans des émissions télévisées et radiophoniques en Italie et en France. Il publie aujourd'hui L'heure des prédateurs chez Gallimard. « Aujourd'hui, l'heure des prédateurs a sonné et partout les choses évoluent d'une telle façon que tout ce qui doit être réglé le sera par le feu et par l'épée. Ce petit livre est le récit de cette conquête, écrit du point de vue d'un scribe aztèque et à sa manière, par images, plutôt que par concepts, dans le but de saisir le souffle d'un monde, au moment où il sombre dans l'abîme, et l'emprise glacée d'un autre, qui prend sa place. », écrit-il dans ce récit. Au micro de Pierre-Edouard Deldique, Giuliano da Empoli nous fait voyager de New York à Riyad, de l'ONU au Ritz-Carlton de MBS, « là où le pouvoir s'acquiert par des actions irréfléchies et tapageuses, où des autocrates décomplexés sont à l'affût du maximum de chaos, où les seigneurs de la tech semblent déjà habiter un autre monde, où l'IA s'avère incontrôlable ». L'auteur qui a une parfaite connaissance du milieu politique regarde sans ciller : « L'union de la rage et des algorithmes ». Il préconise de « réinventer une propagande adaptée à l'ère des selfies et des réseaux sociaux » car « le moment que nous vivons est machiavélien ». Idées, le magazine qui interroge ceux qui pensent le monde. Programmation musicale : Edouard Ferlet – Herd instinct

Regard et analyse des conséquences du sommet en Alaska.  Invités :  Marie Mendras, professeure à Sciences Po, membre de la revue Esprit, auteure de La guerre permanente. L'ultime stratégie du Kremlin (éd Calmann-Lévy 2024) Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors et professeure émérite au Cnam, auteure de Choisir l'avenir. 10 réponses sur le monde qui vient, (CNRS éditions) Cyrille Bret, expert à l'Institut Montaigne À lire aussiPas de cessez-le-feu ni d'accord en Alaska, Poutine est-il le grand gagnant du sommet?      

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska, ostensibly to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Notably absent, however, is Ukraine President Zelensky. His position on a ceasefire has been consistent since the beginning of the war, as you'll hear from Christiane's conversation with him, recorded at the Munich Security Conference in February.    Also on today's show: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov; Bill Browder, CEO and Co-founder, Hermitage Capital Management, who was deported from Russia in 2005  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edition No223 | 15-08-2025 - The reaction of Russia's nationalists, the so-called turbo patriots and war bloggers to Putin's Alaska Summit with Trump is perhaps not what you might have expected. It's far from positive, and strikes a tone of caution, fear even, of humiliation, failure and treachery. What on earth is going on? Ordinarily, we would not spend much time reviewing what Z-Patriots think, because it is vile and inconsequential. But on this occasion, the negative murmurings around the summit are perhaps a little revealing – not of Russia's strengths, but a recognition of its weakness and vulnerability. They fear that the capacity for Russia to wage war may be dwindling and ending. What Z-Patriots really think and what Putin Wants. “No greater humiliation”: Why the Alaska summit rattles the Z-sphere. On the eve of the Alaska summit, the Kremlin's online chorus of hate and loathing, The Z-Patriot milieu sounds a little off-key. Russia's hardline pro-war influencers can't decide whether Alaska is a stage set for triumph or a set-up for humiliation. Exiled dissident Russian journalist and YouTuber Майкл Наки stitched together their reactions in a scathing roundup titled «БОЛЬШЕГО УНИЖЕНИЯ ПРИДУМАТЬ НЕВОЗМОЖНО» — “You couldn't invent a greater humiliation.” (YouTube, channel “Майкл Наки,” uploaded mid-Aug 2025.)----------DESCRIPTION: Alaska Summit Dilemma: Z-Patriots, Putin, and Trump's Tactical DanceIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we delve into the controversial Alaska Summit involving Putin, Trump, and their key ministers. We explore the reactions of Russia's nationalists, the so-called turbo patriots, and war bloggers who perceive the summit not as a triumph, but as a potential humiliation for Russia. As we analyze the symbolism, fears, and strategic implications, we also look into what the summit means for Russia, Ukraine, and global geopolitics. With perspectives from various commentators, observers, and official statements, we dissect the underlying motives and anticipated outcomes of this high-stakes meeting.----------CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to the Alaska Summit01:01 Z-Patriots' Reactions and Fears03:27 The Kremlin's Official Stance06:29 The Summit's Symbolism and Optics10:10 Ukraine's Strategic Pressure10:44 The Human Cost of War11:39 Myths and Misconceptions15:40 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VohB4cXnfe8&t=967s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOHk3mHwMWY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOHk3mHwMWY Kyiv Independent — Russia unveils delegation, agenda, schedule; no agreement expected; live news feed, summit framing.Reuters — Zelenskyy in London; security guarantees debate; Trump/Putin deal talk; Putin's demands incl. NATO renunciation; Volgograd refinery fire.Euronews — What we know about the upcoming Alaska meeting. CSIS / ISW — Alaska stakes and Russian objectives unchanged; propaganda aims around summit.Meduza — Summit format and symbolism; travel/return schedule. Times of Israel / Independent — “West Bank-style” model reporting and denial by White House.OHCHR — July 2025 civilian casualty spike (1,674). (UN Human Rights Ukraine)ICC — Arrest warrants (Putin; Lvova-Belova) over unlawful deportation/transfer of children; EU statement. (International Criminal Court, European External Action Service)AP / Reuters — Deportations to Belarus; Yale-backed research on transfers by Kremlin aircraft. Kyiv Independent — Oil-infrastructure strikes; “historical materials” warning. ----------

The world watches as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage. What is the Kremlin’s aim? Plus: Bolivia heads to the polls and Warner Bros is on a roll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are preparing to hold talks in Alaska, with the main focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

El audio cubre una amplia gama de temas, comenzando con las noticias del día. Se informa sobre el fallecimiento del expresidente de Aragón, Javier Lambán, y la situación de los incendios forestales en España, con algunas carreteras aún cortadas y más municipios confinados. También se menciona la histórica reunión entre Donald Trump y Vladimir Putin en Alaska, destacando la alfombra roja y la intención de Trump de negociar, aunque con el Kremlin buscando un pacto a su favor. Luego, el foco se traslada al deporte, narrando el inicio de La Liga 2025-2026 y haciendo un repaso de la temporada anterior. Se discute el impacto económico del fútbol en España y el estricto control financiero de La Liga. El programa aborda las expectativas de los principales equipos (Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid) y la emoción de sus aficionados. Se mencionan el regreso de equipos históricos como el Real Oviedo a Primera División y y la participación en competiciones europeas de otros clubes. ...

First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning.  Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clock enforcement.  And: Two political titans of the Obama years join us for a strategy session on the question plaguing their party: What is the Democrat's path back to power?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he wants to maintain control of D.C.'s police long past the initial 30-day order, and he's prepared to urge Congress to make it happen. Plus, Trump has warned Russia there will be “severe consequences” if Friday's meeting with President Vladimir Putin doesn't go his way. Here's what to expect from the high-stakes sit-down that could shape the Kremlin's next move. And a melting glacier has caused dangerous flooding before. Now, the Army Corps of Engineers says they can stop it — this time. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Kremlin announces Trump and Putin will meet 1-on-1 in Alaska; Israel announces West Bank settlement that rights groups say could imperil Palestinian state; NYS bill counteracts federal government withholding state funds; CDC union urges stronger protections after campus shooting; Research explores what North Carolinians need to beat extreme heat.

Kremlin announces Trump and Putin will meet 1-on-1 in Alaska; Israel announces West Bank settlement that rights groups say could imperil Palestinian state; NYS bill counteracts federal government withholding state funds; CDC union urges stronger protections after campus shooting; Research explores what North Carolinians need to beat extreme heat.

Conspiracy theories have flooded the internet in recent years and a growing number of people are avoiding mainstream news. Eliot Higgins, founder of the open source investigative organisation Bellingcat, thinks this is partly down to a lack of trust in institutions, which is leading to a crisis of democracy in Britain and elsewhere. He discusses why we need to spend less time online, improve media literacy and how Bellingcat has built a community of open source investigators on Discord. Eliot also explains how his team tracked down the Russian agents behind the Salisbury poisonings, took on Putin's Kremlin and uncovered what really happened to Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Izzy Rowley. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by James Piper. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” when he said sanctions were not hurting the Kremlin. Zelenskyy was speaking after sitting in on a series of virtual meetings hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of the summit on Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.President Trump visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday to unveil its 2025 honorees for artistic excellence and tout a major renovation as lawmakers push to rename the venue for the president.

Donald Trump se reunirá con Vladimir Putin en Alaska este viernes para discutir un posible alto el fuego en Ucrania. Hay escepticismo sobre los resultados de esta cumbre, especialmente porque Volodímir Zelenski, no ha sido invitado. Trump ha calificado la reunión como un simple “encuentro de tanteo”, minimizando así expectativas de un acuerdo concreto. En una rueda de prensa que dio esta semana aseguró que, salga lo que salga de la cumbre, se lo comunicará personalmente a Zelenski y a líderes europeos nada más concluir la reunión. Pero esto no ha tranquilizado ni a los ucranianos, ni a sus aliados, que están genuinamente preocupados por lo que pueda pasar en Alaska ya que, hasta la fecha, Trump ha mostrado mucha más propensión a entenderse con Putin que con Zelenski. El hecho es que ni siquiera el propio Trump lo tiene claro. Quiere un diálogo constructivo con Putin, pero reconoce que el resultado podría ser negativo. Ucrania y sus aliados temen que Putin utilice la reunión para obtener ventajas, aprovechando la pésima relación entre Trump y Zelenski. Este último ha advertido que Putin solo busca una foto con el presidente de Estados Unidos en suelo estadounidense para venderlo como una victoria personal, pero que carece de intenciones reales de negociar la paz. Fue la Casa Blanca quien propuso la cumbre hace sólo una semana, pero no hay indicios de que Putin esté dispuesto a ceder en sus demandas, que se resumen en el reconocimiento de los territorios ocupados por Rusia, la no adhesión de Ucrania a la OTAN, la limitación de su ejército y el levantamiento de las sanciones. Otro de los problemas es que la idea que Trump se ha hecho sobre la guerra de Ucrania está muy influenciada por figuras pro Putin del movimiento MAGA como Tucker Carlson. Eso en origen le llevó a ver en Putin a alguien interesado en la paz, mientras veía a Zelenski como un obstáculo. Aunque los hechos han matizado esta primera visión del conflicto, Trump sigue mostrando cierta simpatía hacia Putin, lo que provoca confusión sobre los términos de un posible acuerdo. Ha mencionado un intercambio de territorios, pero esto es inviable, ya que Rusia ocupa un 20% de Ucrania, mientras que Ucrania no controla nada de territorio ruso. Por lo demás, la cumbre parece improvisada y mal preparada, en parte por la participación de Steve Witkoff, un abogado inmobiliario sin experiencia diplomática, designado por Trump como enviado especial para Oriente Medio y ahora reconvertido en persona de contacto para el Kremlin. Witkoff, amigo personal de Trump, ha recibido muchas críticas por su incapacidad y por repetir el discurso del Kremlin. Keith Kellogg, el enviado especial para Ucrania, un diplomático con experiencia, ha sido completamente marginado, lo que está debilitando la posición negociadora de Estados Unidos. La elección de Alaska como sede, un antiguo territorio ruso, para Rusia es todo un detalle y la prensa del régimen celebra la cumbre como el reconocimiento del estatus de Rusia como gran potencia. Trump está en cierto modo atrapado. Prometió en campaña acabar con la guerra en 24 horas, lleva ya siete meses en el poder y la guerra sigue su curso. La cumbre, que es la primera visita de Putin a Estados Unidos desde 2015, es arriesgada para Trump. Los líderes europeos, preocupados por un acuerdo malo y precipitado, tratan de que cualquier negociación priorice un alto el fuego antes de discutir cesiones territoriales. Quieren también garantías de seguridad para Ucrania y una postura firme contra el Kremlin. Pero el historial de Trump en las cumbres no es muy esperanzador, menos aún con Putin, un consumado manipulador que puede poner todo a su favor en muy poco tiempo. 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Russia: Demands. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD. 1921 KREMLIN

What happens when lazy humans outsource their thought process to machines?  You get a society that vibes its way into a blurry, sub-optimal future. The surge of slop means that AI is creating more work for humans instead of stealing our jobs.  Mark Pesce returns to The Futurists to cut through the hype and the skepticism about modern tech. He calls out AI mediocrity and reminds us why human learning remains painful. Topics include: Chat GPT psychosis, why we need a generation of PhDs to revisit eternal questions about Truth, the perpetual dawn of AGI,  what happens to the political economy when the populace is siloed into bubbles, why Kremlin propagandists produce propaganda for machines instead of people, why experience cannot be generated, why autocracies need accurate data, and the real reason why people get lost in untruth.

Edition No221 | 12-08-2025 - Someone should tell Trump that Alaska Is Not Russia. Not anymore. This episode is about dictators challenging borders and annulling the concept of sovereignty and universal human rights, in a world of rapid geopolitical devolution, to a far more barbaric age.“I'm going to Russia on Friday.” Said Trump at a D.C. presser on crime, days before his Alaska summit. He made this mistake twice in the same day, in fact. Alaska: is the last frontier—also a U.S. state since 1959, despite today's vibes from the White House briefing room. That slip isn't just a meme; it's a metaphor for the successful manipulation of Trump by Putin, of the Trump regime, and US foreign policy. In respect of Ukraine, I do not think we can consider that the US is making sovereign decisions anymore, as narratives, policies and actions are clearly aligned with the Kremlin's interests, no matter how false, evil and illegal they are. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: https://www.ft.com/content/a7012224-a9bf-482b-8595-614a7484a059https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e99yqv332ohttps://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-putin-trump-meeting-alaska-summit-zelenskyy-russia-nato-missiles-talks-ceasefire-12541713https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/aug/12/europe-live-ukraine-russia-putin-trump-viktor-orban-latest-updateshttps://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-pressure-trump-ahead-of-his-talks-with-putin-on-ending-ukraine-war/https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/08/12/trump-does-not-want-zelensky-to-attend-his-alaska-meeting-with-putin_6744287_4.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/12/putin-wants-a-photo-op-with-trump-says-eu-foreign-policy-chief.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrlvwx9rgohttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-putin-meeting-russia-alaska-ukraine-war-b2805880.htmlhttps://www.ft.com/content/f1774ade-72c4-44b0-aad8-2692db1ccea0----------TRUCK FUNDRAISER - GET A SILICON CURTAIN NAFO PATCH:Together with our friends at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub (the NAFO 69th Sniffing Brigade), we are teaming up to provide 2nd Battalion of 5th SAB with a pickup truck that they need for their missions. With your donation, you're not just sending a truck — you're standing with Ukraine.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-communityWhy NAFO Trucks Matter: Ukrainian soldiers know the immense value of our NAFO trucks and buses. These vehicles are carefully selected, produced between 2010 and 2017, ensuring reliability for harsh frontline terrain. Each truck is capable of driving at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles) without major technical issues, making them a lifeline for soldiers in combat zones.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-community----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Preview Zelensky. Colleague John Hardie reports that a major demand by the Kremlin for a ceasefire is that Zelensky stand down for new leadership in Kyiv. More later. 1905 ODESSA

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover Trump Targets Crime and Homelessness in DC Following a brutal attack on a former Trump employee in Washington DC, the president will announce sweeping plans to clean up the city. Proposals may include evicting the homeless, involuntary psychiatric commitments, and even federalizing DC's governance. Bryan unpacks the root causes of the capital's lawlessness, from broken families to weak criminal enforcement. Putin-Trump Peace Talks Face Global Pushback The Russian president is set to meet Trump in Alaska on Friday to discuss ending the Ukraine war. Putin's demands include control of Donbas and Crimea, but Europe, Zelenskyy, and China all oppose the proposed “Alaska Protocol.” Bryan examines why some say this could be a diplomatic breakthrough, while others see it as a Kremlin ploy. China and India Undercut U.S. Strategy China openly declares it wants Russia to win in Ukraine to keep America distracted. India deepens its ties with Moscow despite new U.S. tariffs, canceling American weapons purchases and strengthening the BRICS alliance. Trump's New “Peace Corridor” Rattles Iran and Russia Last week's U.S.-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan creates the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity — a new corridor for oil, gas, and trade running close to Iran's borders. Tehran threatens to turn it into a “graveyard for Trump's mercenaries,” while Moscow warns against foreign meddling. The Great Game for Global Power From Ukraine to the South Caucasus, from India to China's Pacific shores, a new geopolitical contest is underway. Bryan outlines how foreign powers may try to sabotage U.S. influence at home and abroad, including covert propaganda, political funding, and infiltration through the southern border. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

This deep dive unpacks the long-debunked Russia collusion narrative, revealing how Hillary Clinton's campaign, federal contractors, and the FBI fabricated key evidence like the Alpha Bank hoax to falsely link Donald Trump to Kremlin interference. Newly declassified whistleblower reports expose the manipulation of election cyber-activity and the media's role in perpetuating this massive disinformation campaign. The discussion also covers the consequences of these intelligence abuses, the ongoing political ramifications, and how key Republican figures like J.D. Vance are responding to the Ukraine war and U.S. foreign policy shifts. A critical look at the decline in Ukrainian public support for the war and the corruption behind the conflict rounds out this revealing analysis.

C dans l'air du 11 août 2025 - Sommet sur l'Ukraine : et si Trump réussissait ?Emission présentée par Salhia BrakhliaUne rencontre pour sceller l'issue de la guerre en Ukraine ? Trois ans et demi après le début de l'invasion russe, le président américain Donald Trump a annoncé, sur son réseau Truth Social, qu'il allait rencontrer en personne son homologue russe Vladimir Poutine, ce vendredi, en Alaska. Ce sommet fait grincer les dents des Ukrainiens car, pour l'heure, Volodymyr Zelensky n'a pas été convié aux discussions. D'autant que les déclarations de l'hôte de la Maison blanche sur de possibles "échanges de territoires" n'ont pas rassuré. Des déclarations qui laissent entrevoir que Donald Trump serait tenté de vouloir régler la guerre en Ukraine "comme un conflit entre magnats de l'immobilier", selon les mots du journal allemand Der Spiegel. Moscou convoite et revendique en effet la souveraineté sur la totalité de plusieurs oblasts, dont certains ne sont aujourd'hui qu'en partie sous le contrôle de ses armées, en échange de la paix. Selon le Wall Street Journal, les régions de Donetsk et de Lougansk, en plus de la Crimée, sont concernées.Inquiétudes chez les Ukrainiens donc, mais aussi chez les Européens. De nombreux dirigeants se sont appelés tout le week-end, souhaitant organiser une contre-attaque. Ils ont rappelé hier la nécessité de maintenir la pression sur le Kremlin. S'ils ont conservé un ton diplomatique et salué "le travail du président Trump pour arrêter le massacre en Ukraine", les dirigeants français, italien, allemand, polonais, britannique et finlandais, ainsi que la présidente de la Commission européenne se sont dit convaincus dans un communiqué commun que "seule une approche combinant une diplomatie active, un soutien à l'Ukraine et une pression sur la Fédération de Russie" pouvait réussir.Relégués au rang de simples observateurs, c'est sans eux qu'une nouvelle page de l'histoire va donc peut-être s'écrire vendredi entre deux présidents qui ne se sont pas rencontrés depuis 2019.Très loin de ces négociations, la guerre continue de faire rage sur le sol ukrainien. Une équipe de C dans l'air s'est rendue autour d'un point de stabilisation, situé très proche de la ligne de front. Les sodats blessés y sont évacués pour être ensuite répartis dans les centres de soins. Ils peuvent s'y reposer avant de repartir sur le front. Sur place, les combattants épuisés après trois années de guerre confient rester déterminés à ne rien lâcher. Ils continueront de se battre, car il est pour eux absolument hors de quetions de renoncer à des parties de territoire. Il leur est impossible d'envisager une telle issue pour leur pays.Mais auront-ils le choix s'ils se revrouvent abandonnés par Donald Trump au terme de ces néociations ? Ce dernier se rêve en effet en faiseur de paix. L'obtention du prix de Nobel de la Paix semble même devenue pour lui une véritable obsession. Elle est née d'une rancœur et d'une jalousie tenace vis-à-vis de Barack Obama, que Donald Trump jalouse et déteste. L'ancien président américain avait obtenu ce prix en 2009, neuf mois à peine après son arrivée à la Maison-Blanche. Trump n'a jamais digéré cette distinction. Il a récemment déclaré qu'il aurait déjà dû l'avoir quatre ou cinq fois. Il n'a pas ménagé sa peine en ce sens.N'est-ce pas à son initiative qu'après des années de conflit territorial, l'Azerbaizjan et l'Arménie, se sont engagées vendredi dernier à instaurer une paix permanente ? Mais pour l'heure, en dépit de ses efforts et de ses espoirs, ses écheccs restent patents. Le conflit en Ukraine, qu'il avait promis de régler en 24 heures ne semble pas sur le point de cesser et la bande de Gaza est toujours soumise à la très brutale invasion israélienne.LES EXPERTS :- Bruno TERTRAIS - Directeur adjoint de la Fondation pour la recherche stratégique - Conseiller géopolitique à l'Institut Montaigne- James ANDRÉ - Grand reporter - France 24- Marie JÉGO - Journaliste spécialiste de la Russie – « Le Monde » - Ancienne correspondante à Moscou- Oksana MELNYCHUK - Politologue ukrainienne - Présidente de Unis pour l'Ukraine

When Presidents Trump and Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky will not even be present. Trump said on Monday that he would ‘try and win back territory' for Ukraine – but also mentioned there will be ‘swapping' of land. So what's really on the table - and is it more than just ending the war? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Professor Mark Galeotti, Historian, Times Contributor, Director of Mayak Intelligence and Author of We Need to Talk about Putin.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Olivia Case.Read more: Xi, not Trump, has the most power over Putin. Will he use it?Clips: CNN, DW News, Reuters, Kremlin.ru, Fox, YouTube / @TimesNow, Al Jazeera. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netanyahu's latest move isn't subtle. He wants Israel to take full control of the Gaza Strip — dismantle Hamas, free hostages, and install a non-Hamas civilian government. On paper, it sounds like a decisive endgame. In practice, it's a minefield. The UN, the UK, and even some of Israel's own military leaders are warning this could be catastrophic, both humanitarian and legal. We're talking about tens of thousands of troops pushing into Gaza City, uprooting a million residents to the south, and expanding a controversial aid network that's already replacing the UN in distribution.I can't say I'm shocked. From the moment October 7th happened, this was always one of the plausible end states — Hamas removed from power entirely. What I didn't anticipate was Iran's weakened state factoring into the timing, or the fact that Israel might see that as a green light to act more aggressively. The trouble is, any operation that moves into the areas where hostages are held risks killing them outright. That's going to split Israel politically, because it forces a brutal question: if you were willing to risk their deaths now, why didn't you do it immediately after the attack?And that's before you even get to the problem of what comes after. Hamas leaders can't make a deal and then just go live quietly in Gaza. They'd have to leave. But where? You don't walk away from martyrdom rhetoric on Monday and spend Tuesday at Mario World in Orlando. Gaza under Hamas isn't just a state — it's a criminal syndicate, and that makes any negotiated exit almost impossible. Which means, if this plan goes forward, it's going to be bloody, messy, and controversial from the start.Trump's Putin PlayTrump's continuing to signal he'll meet with Putin “very soon,” possibly in the UAE. Early talk was that Zelensky would be part of a three-way summit, but Trump has apparently dropped that stipulation. Predictably, the Kremlin is treating this like a win, while critics warn it could legitimize Russia's aggression and undermine NATO. That's the Beltway framing.From what I'm hearing, it's not that simple. Trump has actually been harder on Putin lately than some people realize — moving nuclear subs into range, green-lighting sanctions, and generally signaling that he's done being strung along. This isn't 2018 Helsinki. It might be Trump testing whether Putin will only make a deal after feeling genuine pressure.None of this means a breakthrough is coming. It probably isn't. But it does mean Trump wants to own the narrative — that he's the guy who ends wars through direct negotiation. And until Ukraine or Gaza is resolved, his foreign policy record will feel incomplete. I think he knows that, and I think that's why this meeting's on the table at all.FBI Assisting in Locating Texas DemsIn Texas, the Democratic walkout drama is back, with Senator John Cornyn confirming the FBI is helping locate them. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is playing host, calling the state's collection of Democrats “refugees,” which is absurd. They're not refugees. They're political props in his own long-term campaign plans.Here's the thing — if you believe in what you're doing, you should want to get arrested. That would make this story bigger, not smaller. It's the most potent form of protest they've got. Instead, they're hiding out in hotels, funded by Beto O'Rourke's PAC, doing nothing to energize the very voters they're supposedly defending.They could be knocking on doors in the districts that are about to be carved up, rallying people who are about to lose representation. If they got dragged back to Austin by Texas Rangers in the middle of that, it'd be front-page news. Instead, we've got photo ops in Chicago. It's the same mistake they made in 2021 — swapping a real fight for a symbolic one, and then acting surprised when nothing changes.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:48 - Interview with Michael Cohen and Tom Merritt00:21:29 - Update00:21:57 - Gaza00:29:30 - Trump and Putin00:32:41 - Texas Dems00:36:07 - Interview with Michael Cohen and Tom Merritt (con't)01:01:12 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

The Kremlin said Thursday that a meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has been agreed in principle and will happen in the “coming days.”

The Kremlin has said planning is underway for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump next week, but denied the Russian leader has agreed to a subsequent meeting with the US president and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. The Trump administration's long-threatened tariffs on around ninety countries have taken effect on imports from dozens of countries, raising the effective US rate to its highest level in nearly a century. Relatives of hostages held in Gaza have set sail towards the territory in a flotilla of eleven boats adorned with flags and protest posters, calling on the Israeli government to stop the war, amid discussion of plans to escalate the military conflict in Gaza. German police have arrested three men suspected of being members of the outlawed Reichsbeurger group and of planning high treason. The families of those killed in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad two months ago, say it's like 'losing him twice' after receiving parts of a stranger's body, instead of their relative. The dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures like botox and what the UK government is doing about it. Why a new investigation into Pompeii has shed new light on what happened after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and why one 90's superhero has joined in with the Trump recruitment drive for ICE agents to ramp up immigration raids and detentions across the United States.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

President Trump expected to meet with Vladimir Putin next week in an attempt to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Was there almost an Epstein-themed meeting between the vice president and attorney general? Stephen Colbert, of all people, calls out Illinois gerrymandering map. ICE raid in Los Angeles uses an unorthodox method to round up suspected illegal aliens. Big investment in the U.S. coming from Apple. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) sounds the alarm on tariffs. WNBA betting skyrocketing! WNBA players' strike on the way? Army base shooting. Lizzo has her own jeans ad. The mayor of London invites President Trump to his city. FLASHBACK: The time Ben Affleck made a fool of himself on Bill Maher's show while discussing Islam. More AI baby fun! 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:41 BYU Advice for the Season 04:23 Steve Witkoff Meets with Russia 05:42 Trump, Epstein, and JD Vance's Private Meeting? 10:53 Trump Asked about Elon Musk 11:56 Trump Asked about Stephen Colbert & Howard Stern 14:08 Howard Stern is a Horrible Person 22:03 Stephen Colbert's Fox News Audition? 25:39 ICE Agents use Penske Truck during Raid 27:53 Analise Ortiz Doxxing ICE Agents 31:54 Stephen Miller on Debanking Targeting 34:10 Tim Apple? 34:37 Trump Makes Apple Announcement 36:40 Tim Cook's Gift for Trump 39:41 Rand Paul's Warning on Tariffs 48:52 Harry Reid Flashback 51:41 Why is Bob Woodward Still Talking? 54:34 Place your Bets on the WNBA? 58:06 Angel Reese is Sitting Out? 1:04:04 Lizzo Jeans 1:14:30 Sadiq Khan Wants Trump to Visit London 1:17:24 Elizabeth Warren's Class Warfare Continues 1:23:48 Bill Maher Debates Radical Islam 1:31:12 AI Baby Trump and Baby Peter Doocy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P1956review: Kremlin succession: Colleague Anatol Lieven reports on the as yet unknown succession plan after Putin. More later.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—it appears a meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place next week, signaling a potential breakthrough in the president's efforts to end war. But Trump's suggestion for a trilateral summit between himself, Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received an icier reception from the Kremlin, raising doubts regarding Putin's seriousness about reaching a ceasefire. Later in the show—a U.S. Army soldier with top-level security clearance has been arrested after allegedly attempting to pass classified data about America's most advanced military battle tanks to the Russian government. We'll have the details. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text PDB to 64000. Message and data rates apply. TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/PDB #trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1,261.Today, with 24 hours to go until Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline passes, we assess reports that he intends to meet Putin within days, and broker a meeting between the Russian President and President Zelensky. Has the Kremlin done enough to avoid those tariffs? Plus, also hear from the Ukrainian border with Belarus, where families are reunited.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Content Referenced:Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-zelensky/ Trump to meet Putin as early as next week (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/08/06/putin-zelensky-meet-ukraine-peace-talks-trump/ Trump declares Russia ‘extraordinary threat to US' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/trump-declares-russia-extraordinary-threat-us-india-tariffs/ Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world - which US president Donald Trump has advocated for - have come into effect.Producers of staple goods such as Brazilian coffee say the tariffs will have a big impact on their industry.Also in the programme: The Kremlin says presidents Trump and Putin will meet in the coming days to talk about Ukraine; and we'll get a rare glimpse into a besieged city, el Fasher in Sudan, where people are starving and terrified.(Photo shows shipping containers in Frankfurt, Germany on 7 August 2025. Credit: Hannes P Albert/EPA)

President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are now in effect. The Kremlin says preparations are underway for a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We have more information on the suspected shooter at the Fort Stewart military base. A planned dinner for Trump officials to discuss the Jeffrey Epstein fallout seems to have moved. Plus, this country's population continues to shrink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Thursday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid previews his big time sit-down with Mayor Eric Adams set for tomorrow afternoon at Gracie Mansion. In other news of the day, the NYC Campaign Finance Board denies Mayor Eric Adams matching funds in his run for re-election, President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion investment from the tech company into U.S. manufacturing, the President also mulls interceding in the NYC Mayoral race if communist Zohran Mamdani emerges victorious in November's general election, and the Kremlin announces that a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmir Zelenskyy may take place at some point next week. Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, Rich Lowry, Anthony Cumia, Lara Trump, Bill O'Reilly and Nicole Malliotakis join Sid on this Friday-eve installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kremlin says talks in Moscow between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin were 'useful and constructive', two days before Donald Trump's Ukraine ceasefire deadline for Russia. Also: Japan remembers atomic bombings 80 years on, and a first edition of The Hobbit set to sell for thousands at auction - after being discovered during a routine house clearance.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—in a major blow to the Kremlin's nuclear interests, Ukraine's military intelligence agency recently stole a trove of classified information on Russia's newest nuclear missile submarine, learning of critical vulnerabilities. Later in the show—we'll look at reports that roughly 90 percent of United Nations aid convoys in Gaza are being hijacked and looted by Hamas terrorists and civilian mobs, compounding the enclave's spiraling humanitarian crisis. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ridge Wallet: Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our news wrap Wednesday, an Army sergeant is accused of shooting five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Putin for what a Kremlin aide called 'useful and constructive' talks, Gaza health officials say at least 38 people were killed while trying to get aid and Japan marked 80 years since the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

-- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Olivia Julianna -- Donald Trump unleashes a bizarre Truth Social rant accusing Barack Obama of orchestrating a coup and calling for retribution -- Donald Trump lashes out at Senate leader Chuck Schumer on Truth Social telling him to “GO TO HELL” amid political standoff -- Marjorie Taylor Greene declares she's done with the GOP, criticizing the party for misogyny and lost loyalty in MAGA politics -- Trump's latest “smoking gun” evidence debunked as likely fabricated by Russian intelligence in Kremlin disinformation scheme -- Trump breaks his campaign promise by walking back IVF insurance coverage despite earlier executive orders -- The era of exaggerated clickbait videos is ending as algorithms reward authentic, engaging content, causing many creators to lose views -- Trump, once a critic of the system, now controls institutions he once denounced, disappointing his MAGA base -- The Democratic Party risks disaster due to lack of clear strategy, message, and ability to connect with voters outside their base -- On the Bonus Show: Texas Democrats flee to prevent Republican gerrymandering, more on Marjorie Taylor Greene, Fox host sucks up to Trump, and much more...

The A.M. Update covers escalating tensions in Texas as House Speaker Dustin Burrows approves arrest warrants for Democrats who fled to block a GOP redistricting plan, with Governor Greg Abbott accusing them of abandoning their duties and delaying flood relief legislation. The DOJ, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, launches a grand jury investigation into the alleged Trump-Russia collusion hoax, prompted by DNI Tulsi Gabbard's criminal referral. Internationally, the Kremlin downplays nuclear rhetoric after Dmitry Medvedev's comments provoked a U.S. response, with Trump moving two nuclear submarines closer to Moscow. USDA Secretary Brooke Rawlins bans SNAP benefits for junk food, a move backed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. as common sense. A DHS memo briefly linking disaster aid to Israel boycott policies stirs controversy before being revised. Chadd Wright delivers a powerful message on divine grace on the Joe Rogan Experience. Aaron McIntire reflects on his waning enthusiasm for the upcoming NFL and college football seasons, citing early start dates and cultural shifts, and invites feedback via a poll on X.   Texas redistricting, arrest warrants, Greg Abbott, Dustin Burrows, DOJ grand jury, Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump-Russia, nuclear submarines, Kremlin, SNAP benefits, Brooke Rawlins, RFK Jr., DHS Israel memo, Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil coup, Chadd Wright, Joe Rogan, NFL season, college football, cultural decline

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover Trump Fires Labor Data Chief After Brutal Jobs Report The July jobs numbers came in far below expectations, with only 73,000 jobs added and a major downward revision to May and June totals. President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming systemic issues and potential political bias. Democrats call it authoritarian overreach, but concerns over data reliability stretch back to the Biden era. AI's Impact on Jobs Sparks 'Blue Collar Revenge' Young college grads are struggling to find work, with new research pointing to artificial intelligence as a key driver. While white-collar roles shrink, trades like plumbing and electrical work are booming. Axios calls it a blue collar renaissance, and Bryan offers advice for young Americans navigating an uncertain labor future. Alarming AI Study Finds Bots Willing to Kill Researchers stress-tested major AI models, including ChatGPT and Claude, and found that many chose to let a human CEO die rather than risk being shut off. Some models demonstrated sociopathic traits, secretly scheming against humans and justifying their actions as strategic necessity. Bryan examines why AI is growing more dangerous with time, not less. Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines After Russian Threat After a Kremlin insider threatened war with the U.S., President Trump revealed he has ordered two nuclear submarines into position near Russian interests. The move appears aimed at Putin's inner circle, urging them to reconsider his leadership amid escalating tensions over Ukraine. Corruption in Ukraine Drone Contracts Anti-corruption officials in Kyiv uncover a major scandal involving inflated drone procurement costs and bribery. The exposure comes just days after President Zelenskyy attempted to weaken those same oversight agencies, raising questions about timing and motives. Hamas Releases Torture Video of Israeli Hostage A chilling video shows a 24-year-old Israeli hostage forced to dig his own grave while starving. Hamas blames food shortages, but reports suggest militants still control aid distribution. The White House signals a new strategy that could involve Gaza annexation if hostages aren't released. Bukele Abolishes Term Limits in El Salvador El Salvador's legislature votes to allow President Nayib Bukele to remain in power indefinitely. Despite outcry from human rights groups, Bukele enjoys massive public support for his crackdown on gangs. Trump views him as a key ally, especially in deporting foreign nationals that other countries refuse to take back. Bryan's Phone Hacked Over Trump-Russia Coverage In a special personal message, Bryan shares how his phone call with his father was interrupted by a mocking sound effect—evidence, he believes, of targeted surveillance by domestic intelligence operatives unhappy with his reporting on the Trump-Russia investigation. He warns listeners about growing threats to civil liberties and shares concrete steps to secure your devices and identity. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32