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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met the Foreign Minister of Laos to express disappointment over the handling of the deaths of two young Australian women who died from methanol poisoning in 2024.WA Police has arrested a 16-year-old boy after he allegedly stabbed his mother and younger sister at their home in the south of Perth.And Victoria Police has told the antisemitism Royal Commission there has been a significant increase in antisemitic offending. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Control, threats, disfiguring surgery My life inside Jeffrey Epsteins cult Laos says it cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive 16 World Cup viral moments from Posh Spices slow reaction to Haalands bromance Doctors didnt spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled Brad Pitts children are dropping their dads surname heres why I did the same White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner What is gazundering and how can it be avoided Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

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The outcome of an investigation into the death of Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles has sparked widespread outrage. The Australian teens were among six foreign nations who died after drinking shots contaminated with methanol while backpacking in Laos almost two years ago. Although the owner of a distillery has now been charged, authorities in Laos are being accused of failing to ensure justice is done.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.S. hits bridges and a key port as its Iran campaign expands; Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as President Zelenskyy's defense shake-up sparks anger; parents of Australian teens killed by tainted liquor in Laos are angry at expected charges; and a landslide hits a southwest China city, causing extensive damage.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the parents of Australian teens killed by tainted liquor in Laos are angry at expected light charges against those responsible.

US-Militär hat nach eigenen Angaben die sechste Nacht in Folge Ziele im Iran attackiert/ Unmittelbar vor dem heutigen deutsch-französischen Ministerrat hat Präsident Macron eine europäische Politik der Stärke eingefordert/ Ein italienisches Gericht hat 32 Angeklagte wegen ihrer Rolle bei dem tödlichen Einsturz der Morandi-Brücke in Genua, Jahr 2018, schuldig befunden/ Angehörige zweier australischer Opfer einer Massenvergiftung durch Methanol in Laos, im November 2024 in Laos, appellieren an die Regierung in Canberra dafür einzutreten, dass die Täter härtere Strafen bekommen

Alguns destaques entre as notícias do dia: em entrevista a podcaster de extrema-direita britânico, líder do One Nation diz que problemas começaram quando antigo PM "abriu e eliminou a política da Austrália Branca". Pais de australianas mortas por intoxicação por metanol em bebida no Laos se revoltam com possível pena branda a acusados. EUA impõem novo tarifaço de 25% ao Brasil, e exportadores brasileiros dizem que as vendas vão cair.Siga a SBS em Português no Facebook, X, Instagram e You Tube. Assine a 'SBS Portuguese' no Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, PocketCasts ou na sua plataforma de áudio favorita.

Laos lays charges over fatal methanol poisonings; Telstra pays out compensation claims after last week's national outage; and in sport, Mauro Schmid wins stage 13 of the Tour de France.

In this bulletin, Laos' ambassador summoned amid reports of lesser charges in a methanol poisoning case; Democrats accuse Trump of spreading election lies and in football, calls for FIFA to pay tribute to two people shot dead by US immigration officers.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump uses a primetime address to raise concerns of foreign interference in US elections; Australia sends an envoy sent to Laos over concerns about an investigation into methanol poisoning deaths; and in football, FIFA considers whether Argentina's team will be fined over a banner about the Falkland Islands.

La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum revela que sostendrá una llamada crucial con el mandatario de EE. UU., Donald Trump, para exigir respuestas sobre los 18 casos de mexicanos fallecidos en centros y operativos de detención del ICE. Por otro lado, la Profepa frustra un insólito contrabando en Jalisco: aseguran un cargamento de 105 hormigas reina ocultas en juguetes que iban a ser enviados hasta Laos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the Senate inquiry into the recent Telstra outage, and the stunning admission from CEO Vicki Brady that a simple $30,000 fix could have prevented it. Plus, the families of two Australian teenagers who died in Laos of methanol poisoning have pleaded with Anthony Albanese to intervene, after it was revealed that those allegedly responsible could face little more than a slap on the wrist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A business owner has been charged over the poisoning deaths of two Australian teens Middle East conflict escalates as US targets Iranian bridges Doctors warn against using AI to self diagnoseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globally adored New Zealand actor, Sam Neill, passed away unexpectedly at 78 years of age; Australia’s foreign minister summons Laos ambassador as families of teens fatally poisoned by methanol crushed over lack of justice for their deaths; an elderly ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ holed-up in motel after escaping from their aged care home. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A business owner has been charged over the poisoning deaths of two Australian teens Middle East conflict escalates as US targets Iranian bridges Doctors warn against using AI to self diagnoseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum revela que sostendrá una llamada crucial con el mandatario de EE. UU., Donald Trump, para exigir respuestas sobre los 18 casos de mexicanos fallecidos en centros y operativos de detención del ICE. Por otro lado, la Profepa frustra un insólito contrabando en Jalisco: aseguran un cargamento de 105 hormigas reina ocultas en juguetes que iban a ser enviados hasta Laos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charges to be laid over a methanol poisoning event in Laos where two Australian teenagers died but will their families actually get the justice they're looking for?

Charges to be laid over a methanol poisoning event in Laos where two Australian teenagers died but will their families actually get the justice they're looking for?

A devastating methanol poisoning incident that killed two Aussie teenagers in Laos in 2024 is back in the spotlight, with the Laos government getting ready to lay charges against those allegedly responsible.

Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

In this hard-hitting episode of Nicky World, I dive deep into why the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have become a serious political and ideological threat to the United States. From their push for open borders, defunding the military and police, abolishing Congress and the Constitution, to their embrace of failed socialist and communist ideologies, I expose how the DSA wants to fundamentally transform America into something unrecognizable. Drawing from my own lived experience escaping communism in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and lessons from studying Mao's China in college, I break down why socialism and communism have never worked — and why the DSA's fantasies are not only delusional but dangerous. I call out their hypocrisy, mental gymnastics, and the real-world consequences of their policies, while making the case for dusting off the Communist Control Act of 1954 and treating these radical elements with the seriousness they deserve. Expect unfiltered Gen X real talk, zero apologies, and plenty of straight-shooting commentary on why these “lunatic fringe” ideas belong in the dustbin of history — not in American government.   Support my affiliates Podbean affiliate: https://www.podbean.com/NCPB Minds Referral: https://www.minds.com/?referrer=Shianp Minds + Referral: https://www.minds.com/plus?referrer=Shianp Byrna Referral: http://rwrd.io/nhin6yf?c Advertise on Podbean: https://sponsorship.podbean.com/NCPB NorthShore referral: https://www.northshorecare.com/referral-landing-page?referral-code=NSRP-VAOD-IBQQ Robinhood offer: https://join.robinhood.com/nickc1474 Shop MyID: https://lddy.no/1frus eBay Deals: https://t.ly/oBfE Protonmail : https://go.getproton.me/SH1OU Bentbox : http://bentbox.co/cover?referralCode=4cfj0i0F Coinbase Invite: https://coinbase.com/join/2TZKD54?src=referral-link My Patriot Supply: https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/2LZP2GW/2CTPL/?uid=27   Podcast show chat channel Telegram show channel: https://t.me/nickysworldshow   My Modeling sites Fansly: https://fansly.com/IntersexNicky OnlyFans: https://onlyfans.com/beyondbinaryart

Cae una palmera sobre puestos de comida en Amecameca, Edomex  Rescatan a 19 animales víctimas de abandono en Jalisco  Salvan a 27 osos de una granja ilegal en Laos  Más información en nuestro podcast#grc

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Le Laos et la Bolivie au sommaire du supplément du Grand reportage. Direction le Laos avec Jean-Pierre Fage, sur l'une de ces nouvelles routes de la soie lancées tel un filet sur le monde par la Chine. C'est en 2013 que le président Xi Jinping lance la nouvelle initiative, la bonne idée d'influence sur ses voisins et au-delà. En 2è partie : une montagne qui s'effondre sur elle-même, minée depuis des siècles, par l'exploitation de filons prometteurs, le Cerro Rico en Bolivie, avec Nils Sabin. Laos: sur la voie des investissements chinois  Au Laos, la Chine est devenue le premier investisseur, mais aussi le principal créancier du pays. Un des effets des tentaculaires Routes de la Soie développées par Pékin. Plus de 140 pays, plus de 4 milliards d'habitants sont maintenant concernés par ces coopérations avec le géant asiatique. Une conquête chinoise à bas bruit, antérieure à l'expansionnisme claironnant de Donald Trump.  Le petit Laos et sa large dette est pris dans cette dynamique, où s'affiche le train à grande vitesse Vientiane / Kunming. Et cela transforme en profondeur le paysage socio-économique du pays. Un Grand reportage de Jean-Pierre Fage qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.   Cerro Rico en Bolivie: la montagne minée par l'argent Dans le sud de la Bolivie, le Cerro Rico est une montagne surexploitée. Creusée depuis 480 ans pour ses ressources minières : argent, étain, plomb ou zinc. Ses mines ont enrichi l'empire espagnol et toute l'Europe pendant l'époque coloniale et tout le secteur de la ville de Potosi est classé patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco. La montagne est devenue un gruyère. Elle menace de s'effondrer sur elle-même. Mais difficile de vraiment calmer le jeu, tant les mines sont essentielles à l'emploi et l'économie. Un Grand reportage de Nils Sabin qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is over. The president says his administration will continue to hold more talks with Tehran amid the flare-ups in the Middle East, despite suggesting that the regime may not be worthy of a deal. Trump also announced that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest of the Senate not passing the SAVE America Act.The Department of Homeland Security says Tou Lue Vang, an illegal immigrant from Laos, was set to be deported before receiving a pardon last month from Minnesota officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped in to revoke the legal status of Vang, a child sex offender who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl, and deported him immediately, according to a DHS press release.Eight men were indicted on conspiracy charges over their alleged involvement of a planned attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House in early June. According to a press release by the DOJ, all eight individuals were charged in two separate conspiracies on murder and terrorism.

South and Southeast Asia face a different challenge to many developed economies. As the regions continue to grow, so too does demand for energy, transport and industry. The question is whether that growth can be powered by cleaner technologies from the start. In the second of our episodes recorded from Singapore, Michael meets Marie Cheong, founding partner at 100x100, a climate tech venture builder and VC for South and Southeast Asia. Previously, Marie co-founded WaveMaker Impact, where she helped launch climate startups addressing some of the region's biggest opportunities for decarbonisation. Marie explains why climate innovation in emerging South Asian markets requires a different approach. They discuss investing across the region, growing energy demand, using AI to decarbonise manufacturing, and why there are no "silver bullet" solutions to climate change. Marie also takes Michael to the People Bee Hoon noodle factory, which makes rice vermicelli noodles to see how Desmond Goh, the factory's director is using AI to improve his operations. Michael meets to Desmond and Muun AI founder Kathryn Knight about how better use of data can help cut emissions and waste. And at the end of the episode, a very special announcement… stay tuned. Topics Include Building climate startups across South and Southeast Asia Why climate investing needs more than "silver bullet" technologies The biggest opportunities for climate innovation in emerging Asian markets Solving regional pain points as the key to success Can Southeast Asia grow without burning more coal? Investing in emerging markets and navigating regional diversity How AI can help manufacturers cut emissions, costs and energy use The next generation of climate technology in Asia Leadership Circle Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links Marie Cheong's bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-cheong-06141b36/ Wavemaker Impact https://wavemakerpartners.com/ 100x100 https://www.100x100.com/ Muun AI https://muun-ai.com/ Watch our previous episode from Singapore, with Ravi Menon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvhd34i6YMk Harish Hande on Cleaning Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUxdaHFJI68 South Asia Includes: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan,and Sri Lanka. South East Asia Includes:  Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Acronyms FESIA - Future Energy Storage and System Integration Alliance ASEAN - Alliance for Southeast Asian Nations CPTPP -  Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership MT - Megatonne SAF - Sustainable Aviation Fuel SME - Small/Medium-sized Enterprises

Episode 3313 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam War UXOs are still a challenge for Laos. The story is titled: Weapons of long-ago conflicts still haunt people of Laos. It appeared on the … Continue reading → The post Episode 3313 – Vietnam War UXOs remain a big problem for Laos first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Cross-border freight transported via the China-Laos Railway has exceeded 20 million metric tons since the line opened in December 2021. As of Wednesday morning, the railway has operated over 23,000 cross-border freight trips.

La deuxième partie du voyage commence à Chongqing — 32 millions d'habitants, une brume permanente, et un métro qui traverse un immeuble d'habitation avec une station directement à l'intérieur. Puis Dali, ses trois pagodes, sa vieille ville en bois. Puis Lijiang : l'ethnie Naxi en costume bleu et rouge qui joue de la musique dans les rues, et un téléphérique jusqu'à 4 500 mètres pour voir l'un des derniers glaciers de l'hémisphère nord à cette latitude. Ce soir-là, un spectacle en plein air au pied du glacier fait pleurer Amélie. Aaron, 3 ans, reste absorbé pendant une heure entière. Dernier arrêt : Xishuangbanna, frontière du Laos, où la Wild Elephant Valley promet des éléphants sauvages — et en présente finalement d'autres, gardés en réserve pour les visiteurs déçus.Pour écouter l'épisode en entier2 mois en Chine avec un enfant de 3 ans - le voyage en famille qu'Amélie ne voulait pas faire-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Westmoreland's strategy consisted of three phases: a massive logistical buildup, crushing search-and-destroy operations, and eventually handing the war over to a capable South Vietnamesearmy. However, the plan faltered because the vast majority of operations never made contact with the enemy, who chose to protract the war to exhaust American patience. The metric of success became the "body count," yet the NVAmaintained strategic patience. Regarding the sanctuaries in Cambodia and Laos, Johnson initially respected their technical neutrality to avoid international backlash and a wider conflict. Revisionists argue for earlier incursions, but the vast, trackless jungles were already controlled by the NVA, making permanent clearance nearly impossible without a massive, unsustainable troop commitment. This segment highlights how the war's financial and political costs began to fray American resolve early on. The Vietnam War: A Military History (3)

Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explains that in 1970, Nixon ordered an incursion into Cambodia to destroy NVA supply dumps and the Ho Chi Minh Trail extensions. While US forces captured significant materiel, the NVA simply withdrew deeper into the interior and rebuilt their supply lines shortly after the Americans left. This widening of the war triggered unprecedented domestic protests, most notably at Kent State, where National Guard troops killed four students. Despite the outcry, Nixon found support among the "Silent Majority" and working-class "hard hats" who loathed the anti-war movement. The Cambodian operation exemplified the mismatch between the US desire for a quick victory and the NVA's strategic patience. Ultimately, the incursion failed to cut the trail permanently as the NVA adapted by establishing new routes through Laos to compensate for the losses. The Vietnam War: A Military History (6)

Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy aimed to prepare the South Vietnamesearmy (ARVN) to fight independently through massive equipment transfers. However, the 1971 invasion of Laos (Lam Son 719) proved a disaster, revealing that the ARVN lacked the leadership and staff work to execute complex operations without American ground support. In 1972, Nixon responded to the NVA Easter Offensive with the Linebackerbombing campaigns, which were far more aggressive and pitiless than those under Johnson. During this time, Nixon also pursued diplomatic "triangulation" with China and the Soviet Union, hoping to leverage these superpowers to pressure Hanoi into a peace deal. The "Christmas bombing" of 1972 (Linebacker II) targeted urban centers like Hanoi and Haiphong, killing thousands of civilians to force the final signing of the peace accords in January 1973. The Vietnam War: A Military History (7)

George Black, guest author, recounts how, in May 1959, the North Vietnamese leadership held a critical meeting in Hanoi to determine the future of their revolutionary struggle. While figures like Ho Chi Minh and Vo Nguyen Giapwere cautious about provoking the United States, Le Duan, the rigorous head of the Vietnamese Communist Party, pushed for a more militant approach to liberate the South. This period was heavily influenced by the Sino-Soviet split, with the Soviets advocating for caution and the Chinese encouraging a more adventurous path. Le Duan, who had experience commanding southern forces, argued that the Americans would eventually intervene and that the North needed to preemptively strike while the South Vietnamese army was weak. This strategic decision led to the construction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a complex network of infiltration routes through Laos and the high mountains. The US misunderstood the conflict's nature, viewing it through the lens of the Cold War and ignoring the intense drive for national independence that motivated the North. General Westmoreland famously omitted any mention of Le Duan in his 400-page memoir, illustrating how poorly the Americans understood their primary enemy. The Long Reckoning (1)

George Black, guest author, explains that by 1965, the United States escalated the conflict by deploying Marines to Da Nang to protect the airfield. This period marked the expansion of Operation Ranch Hand, a campaign focused on using technology to defeat the natural advantages of the Vietnamese terrain. The American military utilized herbicides to defoliate the dense triple-canopy jungles and destroy food crops that supported enemy forces. These chemicals, including Agent Orange, were initially viewed as "miracle chemicals" similar to those used on American lawns and farms. However, the production process contained a highly toxic trace element known as dioxin (TCDD). While chemical companies like Dow Chemical were aware of some health risks, the urgency of Pentagon demands led to manufacturing shortcuts that massively increased dioxin concentrations. The philosophy of the campaign was to use technology—heavy bombing and chemicals—to strip the enemy of their forest cover and block supply lines like the Ho Chi Minh Trail. This strategy also extended into Laos, which remained a secret part of the herbicide campaign. The health consequences for both Vietnamese people and American veterans would not be fully realized or addressed for decades. The Long Reckoning (2)

George Black, guest author, recounts how, in the aftermath of the war, the United States struggled with the trauma of its first major defeat, often looking for scapegoats like the media or "faithless civilians." This bitterness manifested in the MIA/POW issue, which became a massive political obstacle to normalizing relations with Vietnam. A legend persisted that living American prisoners were being held in the jungles of Laos, despite repeated congressional investigations finding no credible evidence. This movement, fueled by conspiracy theories and Hollywood celebrities, blocked conversations about the war's actual damage for over a decade. While the search for remains was a moral humanitarian obligation, the focus on living MIAs prevented the US from addressing the herbicidal damage and unexploded ordnance left behind. Meanwhile, individuals like Adelaide Borton observed deformed babies in Vietnamese hospitals, though these reports were largely ignored in Washington. Normalization only began in earnest during the late 1980s and 1990s as the US shifted toward engaging the Vietnamese for cooperation on finding remains. American veterans finally won recognition for Agent Orange-related illnesses in 1991, though Vietnamese victims were dismissed as purveyors of "communist propaganda." The Long Reckoning (5)

George Black, guest author, describes how, in the late 1990s, the Canadian organization Hatfield Associates collaborated with the Vietnamese 1080 Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of dioxin contamination. They chose the A Shau Valley as a study site because its lack of industrialization proved that any dioxin found must have originated from Agent Orange. The study revealed that while dioxin had degraded in most soil, it remained highly concentrated in hotspots around old US military bases where chemicals were stored or leaked. These hotspots, such as the airbases at Da Nang and Bien Hoa, allowed dioxin to enter the food chain through fish and ducks. Most tragically, the study mapped how dioxin was passed from mothers to infants through breast milk. These findings made the truth of the contamination impossible to evade, though it still took several years for the first US aid to arrive. Additionally, Susan Hammond began investigating the "deep secret" of herbicide use in Laos, mapping patterns of disability in villages along former flight paths. Her work eventually led to the first-ever humanitarian aid program for Lao victims of Agent Orange in 2023. The Long Reckoning (7)

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Masa Chips - Promo Code Wright for 25% Off Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers America's 250th birthday weekend, from Trump's Mt. Rushmore fireworks comeback and his barn-burner speech calling Communism a cancer on the Republic, to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's counter-speech from George Washington's desk blasting white Americans as colonizers while his wife skipped the celebrations for a Muslim retreat in Spain. Bryan then tracks the sharp clash between VP JD Vance and Pope Leo over open borders immigration policy, grounded in fresh cases including a Biden-era Haitian migrant killing a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoning a convicted child rapist from Laos, and newly elected Communist Congresswoman Melat Kiros refusing to condemn a Muslim terror attack targeting Jews in Boulder. On the global front, Iran's IRGC announces a discriminatory fee structure for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the former Ayatollah's funeral reveals the possible disappearance of Iran's new Supreme Leader, and Australia continues pulling Pacific island nations away from China with new security pacts in Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Plus, Spain's solar energy collapse offers a warning to US states doubling down on green energy, Europe's heat wave kills thousands as governments block air conditioning in the name of climate policy, Taiwan brings back anti-Communist military training, and Finnish researchers confirm that kids with dogs are healthier and need fewer antibiotics. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, America 250th birthday, Trump Mt. Rushmore fireworks, SAVE America Act, John Thune filibuster, Zohran Mamdani George Washington desk, Pope Leo immigration, JD Vance Pope Leo, Pennsylvania trooper Michael Pahira, Haitian migrant homicide, Tim Walz pardon child rapist, Melat Kiros Boulder attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman flamethrower, Trump Accounts children savings, Taiwan anti-Communist military training, Iran IRGC Strait of Hormuz fees, Ayatollah Khomeini funeral, Mojtaba Khamenei, Australia Fiji security pact, Solomon Islands China, Vanuatu, Spain solar energy collapse dirty green energy, Europe heat wave air conditioning deaths, Patti LuPone Turkey cruise, Monday Headline Brief, dogs children health antibiotics

ITP - 151 - Melissa Rodway is an author, traveler, and former Radio Jockey. She joins Hannah, JP, and Greg to talk about travel, storytelling, and her new book The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love and Lao-Lao. Melissa shares how a childhood year in Australia planted the travel seed, how months of moving through Southeast Asia became the foundation for her book, and why the people we meet on the road often shape us more than the places themselves. The conversation moves through Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Mexico, travel fatigue, solo adventures, border-crossing panic, and the strange compulsion to write it all down before the memories get eaten by time, bad Wi-Fi, or another questionable bus ride.You can buy her first book in multiple formats on Amazon.com-more information-The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest  ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ -  ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Hannah's Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/thatexpatfamily?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books (on Amazon) By Gregory Lemoine:Stay for the Show (2026) | Greg's first Childrens Picture Book⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Apps by Greg:https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840  1. Who's That? Name & Face Trainer  Nov 21, 2025https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803   2. Facetag | Memory Trainer   Dec 16, 2025

HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!   My distinguished guest today ran missions over the border from South Vietnam into the DMZ, North Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia all while part of MACV-SOG. This is a mere smidgen of his story and those he served with. Enjoy!! The YouTube version has a lot of edits in the video to help explain what John, Tilt, is talking about. Those include pictures and maps.

Minnesota officials like Gov. Tim Walz pardon an immigrant from Laos convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl, potentially removing the conviction that placed him on the verge of deportation. A new investigation by Live Action and detransitioner Chloe Cole finds Planned Parenthood clinics readily provide so-called “gender-affirming care” but offer little meaningful help to patients seeking to detransition - Chloe Cole breaks it down. Rescuers pull a man alive from nearly 30 feet of rubble eight days after two devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela. New Yorkers push back after socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani asks residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees during a punishing heat wave.   Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn   Lean: Discover why LEAN is becoming the choice for real weight‑loss results—shop now at https://TAKELEAN.com use code MK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Understanding how values and communication styles differ across cultures is key to succeeding internationally. That’s why training in cross-cultural communication has become commonplace in the international business world. In this session, we’ll look at 6 dimensions of cross-cultural communication and their application to medical scenarios.

This week, we explore traditional foods and identity with two amazing chefs. First, Food editor and author Monti Carlo talks about her visit home to Puerto Rico after many years away and how reconnecting with her roots shaped her approach to cooking traditional dishes, even adding her own spin, like her Bacalaíto Battered Onion Rings recipe. Monti Carlo is the Senior Food & Dining Editor at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and author of the latest book, Spanglish. Then, we get into the spicy, savory, sticky food of Laos with Saeng Douangdara. Saeng talks about his upbringing in Wisconsin, why sticky rice is a huge identifier of Laotian culture, and shares his favorite recipes, including his take on the Laab Taco. Saeng Douangdara is the author of The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories Told Through Family Recipes.Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews!Broadcast dates for this episode:June 12, 2026 (originally aired)Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show