Podcasts about Latin America

he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategies to stop cartels have failed, and only aggressive deterrence will stop the crisis. Others warn that militarization usually fails to stop drug flows, risking civilian casualties, and rarely achieves lasting results. Now we debate: Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?    Arguing Yes:  Sean McFate, Author and Professor of Strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service  Andrés Martínez-Fernández, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America at The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security    Arguing No:   Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations  Aileen Teague, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service    Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates    Visit our Substack to watch more insightful debates and subscribe to our newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Force Doctrine, Universal Rights Don't Exist, Repeal the 19th Amendment and Restore the Household Vote. Clipped from the Whatever Podcast   Woke Leftist Educated on Force Doctrine Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/jBS5651WaVU?si=EeWPnWd60lFOcwaF The Crucible 249K subscribers 19,867 views Nov 15, 2025 #thecrucible #andrewwilson #debate Clipped from Whatever Podcast on 11/11/25   Universal Rights Don't Exist Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/QjyqmP4_aDc?si=2lO5GCei3MmrZNAZ The Crucible 249K subscribers 8,781 views Nov 18, 2025 #thecrucible #andrewwilson #debate Clipped from Whatever Podcast on 11/11/25 Welcome to The Crucible

Send us a textDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

How quickly can a government fall? Chile was once one of Latin America's oldest democracies, but that all changed in a matter of hours after a military coup on September 11, 1973. Some supported the coup; many did not. But for the next 17 years, all Chileans lived in the grip of brutal authoritarian rule. Today on the show, the story of a democracy's collapse and rebirth, told through the eyes of four people who lived through it.We've got a favor to ask: We know there are a lot of great NPR shows out there.. but we all know who's the best.  NPR is celebrating the best  podcasts of the year, and YOU get to crown the winner of the People's Choice Award. Vote for Throughline at npr.org/peopleschoice. May the best pod win!To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza unpacks why structure matters just as much as dancing outside the lines. Then in Fantasy Therapy, she works through some situations that do just that. Liz is later joined by Mauricio Gutiérrez, head fantasy analyst for NFL Español, to break down the explosive growth of fantasy football in Latin America.

Nick Fuentes Answers Critics About Nazis, Hitler and the Holocaust.  What Happens When Money Stops Working   Nick Fuentes Answers Critics About Nazis, Hitler and the Holocaust 11/12/25 289K EntertainmentPoliticsHitlerIsrael LobbyDave Smith Subscribe to the America First Archive! https://americafirst.plus   For all of Nicholas J. Fuentes shows visit- https://rumble.com/c/nickjfuentes?e9s=src_v1_cbl   What Happens When Money Stops Working Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/J_y_-zGkHuM?si=52Pdbvr2-2TYKPNK The Wealth Journal 33 subscribers 1,281 views Nov 11, 2025 This video takes viewers through centuries of financial collapse, showing how every empire that trusted its money too much eventually watched it disappear. From ancient Rome to modern Lebanon, the pattern is the same, and the survivors always share the same habits.

0:30 - US Atty Andrew Boutros on federal charges against Lawrence Reed 35:54 - Lawrence Reed, the judges in CTA burned alive case 59:23 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and contributor to Wirepoints, isn’t buying Elon Musk’s dream of a world without work — or money. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 01:15:43 - Pope Leo 01:38:20 - Paul Jacobs of Food for the Poor on delivering food, water, and hope to vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbean. Give today at 560theanswer.com 01:52:08 - Lawndale homeowner Richard Townsell calls out Illinois’ broken property tax system, demanding transparency, consistency, and predictability 02:03:20 - 711 Clerk Stephanie in Oklahoma City 02:09:45 - Contributing Editor at National Review & Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney, Andrew McCarthy, on Comey’s trial and what’s next with the Epstein files Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In DIE MY LOVE, new mother Grace (a virtuosic Jennifer Lawrence) is stuck at home while her disinterested husband Jackson (Robert Pattinson) is at work. With only her baby, a barking dog, and her own thoughts to keep her company, she begins to unravel. Visionary writer-director Lynne Ramsay talks to guest host Simran Hans about her feral, frightening, and funny portrait of a woman on the brink.DIE MY LOVE is now playing in theaters in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, Australia, Germany, and Spain. To stream some of the films we've covered on the podcast, check out the collection Featured on the MUBI Podcast. Availability of films varies depending on your country.MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI makes, acquires, curates, and champions extraordinary films, connecting them to audiences all over the world. A place to discover ambitious new films and singular voices, from iconic directors to emerging auteurs. Each carefully chosen by MUBI's curators.

Send us a textDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

In this episode, Renata Keller and Dustin Walcher look at the global repercussions of the Cuban Revolution, analyzing Cuba's relations with the United States, Latin America, the Soviet Union, and the Global South. They speak to scholars including Lillian Guerra, Lorraine Bayard de Volo, William M. LeoGrande, Jonathan C. Brown, Aaron Coy Moulton, James Hershberg, Eric Gettig, Michelle Chase, and Lars Schoultz.

Dr James Loxton on how modern democracies can crumble as tyrannical leaders take hold, but also how freedom and democracy can rise again, from the Americas to Europe and into Asia.James grew up in stable Canada, where he spent his summers herding sheep in the middle of forest plantations.As a teenager, he hatched a plan to escape his "rough as guts" bush town and the life of a shepherd, moving to India on his own to finish high school.At an international school in Maharashtra, James' classmates taught him about the world outside of democratic Canada, and he became fascinated by military dictatorships and guerilla insurgencies. Later on, years of living in Latin America showed him firsthand how dictators operated, how they are feared and hated, but also revered and loved by some of the people they control.Now James, and many other political scientists, have their eyes turned to America, watching closely to see how the world's most powerful democracy is changing right before our eyes.Authoritarianism: A Very Short Introduction is published by Oxford University Press.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris, executive producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores Donald Trump, Putin, USA, regime, dictators, ICE, Clinton, Epstein, politics, democracy, Chilean presidential election, Russia, China, Taiwan, Philippines, government, globalisation, Latin American politics, Whitlam, dismissal, divisive politics, left versus right, parliamentary versus presidential forms of government, united kingdom, British colonies, Javier Milei, Venezuela, Argentina, Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, Hugo Chavez, Maduro, elitism, drain the swamp, populism, power for the people, tariffs, Peru, Cuba, straw man, Stalin, Hitler, competitive authoritarianism, substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, alcoholic mothers, homelessness, losing a mother.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Send us a textDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

What happens when a global crisis forces you to rethink everything? For Mark and Hazel, two long-time British expats, COVID wasn't just an inconvenience. Living under some of the harshest restrictions imaginable in Australia opened their eyes to the truth about the direction of the Western world and led them to seek Plan-B options elsewhere. In today's episode, my colleague Marc Clair sits down with Mark and Hazel to unpack their remarkable journey. From their time as corporate expats in Germany to escaping Australian lockdowns to building a Plan-B with multiple flags planted across Latin America, they lay out their full journey for the Expat Money Show audience. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in as Mark & Hazel reveal what it wasreallylike inside Australia during COVID—and why the government's extreme lockdowns pushed them to take actionLearn how they rescued their daughter from Europe before Australia sealed its borders, before later facing the challenge of beingforbidden to leavethemselvesExplore why Mexico became their first landing spot, and how the quiet charm of Puerto Morelos offered the calm and freedom they were seekingHear why they no longer consider the UK part of their future…and how decades abroad helped them embrace a freer, more flexible way of living STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.  RELATED EPISODES 379: Retirement Beyond Borders: Tanya & Carl's Plan-B Journey 377: Building an International Plan-B While Still Living in the U.S. 213: From The Bay Area To Mexico: An Expat Story...

On this episode of Chit Chat Stocks, Brett and Ryan speak with recurring guest and Latin American correspondent Ian Bezek of Ian's Insider Corner about why he is interested in Argentinian, Chilean, and Colombian stocks at the moment. We discuss:(00:00) Introduction (02:38) Argentina's Economic Landscape Post-Election(05:02) Currency Challenges and Economic Recovery in Argentina(07:39) Political Stability and Free Market Prospects in Argentina(10:43) Spotlight on Corporacion America Airports (CAAP)(21:16) Exploring Other Investment Opportunities in Argentina(23:42) Political Climate and Investment Outlook in Chile(27:29) Investment Strategies in Chile's Resource Sector(29:18) Investing in Latin American Banks(32:11) Political Catalysts and Industry Focus(33:39) Challenges in Trading Colombian Stocks(35:52) Colombian Market Recovery(42:55) Understanding Currency Valuation(47:07) The Impact of Currency Valuation on Argentina(49:48) Future Political Trends in Latin America(53:52) Opportunities in Latin American MarketsIan's newsletter: https://ianbezek.substack.com/*****************************************************Sign up for our stock research service, Emerging Moats: emergingmoats.com *********************************************************************Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC. *********************************************************************Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data.With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price. Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat *********************************************************************Portseido is your best portfolio tracking & reporting solution that helps you track all investments in one place. We personally use the software to track our portfolio returns across brokerage accounts.Try it for free today: https://portseido.com/?fpr=ryan63 *********************************************************************Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation.

Over the past 12 years, Jamaica has faced up to challenging hardships in order to earn hard won gains in terms of ordering the economy, reducing the debt to GDP ratio from 150% to 60% and reducing unemployment to 3.3%. It was, in short, an incredible success story. And then in November 2025, the island was struck by Hurricane Melissa, leaving the country in tatters. The two main industries of tourism and agriculture have been severely damaged and the outlook appears bleak.However, on The LatinNews Podcast this week, we speak to Caribbean economist Marla Dukharan who believes, in spite of the tragedy that befell Jamaica, that there are reasons to remain positive, as the platform for growth and recovery remain intact for the island nation. For Dukharan, Jamaica's human capital, economic know-how, strong diaspora, resilience fund and CRIFF agreement will help the recovery. Questions remain, of course, as to how to mitigate climate events of this nature in the future and how to reform the nature of international aid donations. Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

SHOW 11-17-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1899 UKRAINE THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT POTUS... FIRST HOUR 9-915 Pakistan's Military Dominance: Field Marshal Munir's Power and US Relations Guest: Ambassador Husain Haqqani Ambassador Husain Haqqani detailed the institutional dominance of Pakistan's military, noting that Parliament recently granted Field Marshal Asim Munir legal immunity for life and expanded his power by designating him Chief of Defense Forces, giving him control over the entire military, as Munir aims for presidential privileges without directly taking power, backed by a national narrative that Pakistan is perpetually under threat from India, and gained significant political and psychological advantage through two meetings and praise from President Trump, despite no new US aid or weapons, while Trump, who favors strongmen, may also be using this praise to leverage concessions from Indian Prime Minister Modi, as Munir is taking risks by adopting a firmer stance regarding violence on the Northwest frontier with the Taliban, an approach not well received by the Afghans, with Pakistani politicians historically conceding ground to the military to secure a shared portion of power. 915-930 CONTINUED Pakistan's Military Dominance: Field Marshal Munir's Power and US Relations Guest: Ambassador Husain Haqqani Ambassador Husain Haqqani detailed the institutional dominance of Pakistan's military, noting that Parliament recently granted Field Marshal Asim Munir legal immunity for life and expanded his power 930-945 China's Economic Slump: Export Decline, Policy Failures, and Property Market Stagnation Guests: Anne Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang Anne Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang discussed the unprecedented slump in China's economic activity, noting cooled investment and slowing industrial output, with exports falling 25% to the US, attributing this long-term decline to the government's 2008 decision to pull back economic reforms and the current 15th Five-Year Plan lacking viable solutions or bailouts for hurting localities, while consumption remains dangerously low (around 38% of GDP) and is expected to shrink further as the government prioritizes technological development and factory production, with the property market collapsing as capital investment, land sales, and unit prices decline, forcing people to hold onto decaying apartments and risking stagnation for decades similar to Japan post-1989, a problem largely self-created due to overcapacity, although other countries like Brazil are also restricting Chinese imports. 945-1000 China's Role in Global Drug Epidemics: Meth Precursors and Weaponizing Chemicals. Guests: Kelly Curry and Gordon Chang. Kelly Curry and Gordon Chang detailed China's crucial role in the global drug trade, asserting that China's chemical exports are fueling a "tsunami of meth" across Asia. Chinese manufacturers supply meth precursor chemicals to warlords, notably the Chinese-aligned, US-sanctioned United Wa State Army in Myanmar. This production (Yaba/ice) is believed to have been diverted from China's domestic market in the 1990s. Both guests confirmed this activity is impossible without the explicit knowledge and support of the Central Committee, noting China grants export subsidies, tax rebates, and uses state banks for money laundering associated with the drug trade. China benefits financially and strategically by weakening US-backed allies like Thailand and South Korea who are flooded with the drugs. This structure mirrors the fentanyl crisis in North America, and experts predict increasing co-production and sharing of chemical methods between Asian drug groups and Mexican cartels. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Syria's Complex Geopolitics: Air Bases, Sanctions, Accountability, and Great Power Mediation Guest: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi discussed the non-transparent situation in Syria, focusing on reports of potential US air bases (Mezzeh and Dumayr), with denials from the Syrian government suggesting they won't possess the bases but might allow US use for counter-ISIS missions or potentially a security agreement requested by Israel for deconfliction, noting a recent US C-130 spotted landing at the Mezzeh air base near Damascus, while during a reported White House visit, Syrian requests included the removal of Caesar sanctions (partially waived by President Trump) and an Israeli withdrawal from the southern border buffer zone, with domestic movement towards accountability for the Suwayda province massacre and government security forces being arrested, as a Russian military delegation visited Damascus and southern Syria, potentially acting as a deconfliction mechanism between Syria and Israeli forces, with Russia's goal appearing to be balancing regional interests while maintaining its bases in western Syria. 1015-1030 CONTINUED Syria's Complex Geopolitics: Air Bases, Sanctions, Accountability, and Great Power Mediation Guest: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi discussed the non-transparent situation in Syria, focusing on reports of potential US air bases (Mezzeh and Dumayr), with denials from the Syrian government... 1030-1045 Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and reportedly wanting to discuss surrender conditions with President Trump, though his exit is complicated by his ally Diosdado Cabello, who heads operations for the Cartel of the Suns and has no path for redemption, while Maduro's potential fall would deliver a severe blow to the organized crime and drug trafficking networks that permeate South America's political structures, with the opposition, led by María Corina Machado, having transition plans, and Brazilian President Lula neutralized from strongly opposing US actions due to ongoing tariff negotiations with Trump, as the conversation highlighted a new conservative political wave in Latin America, with optimism reported in Argentina following elections that strengthened Javier Milei, and in Chile, where conservative José Antonio Kast is strongly positioned, representing a blend of economic freedom, anti-organized crime platforms, and conservative values. 1045-1100 CONTINUED Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and... THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/4 Jews Versus Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion and the Cost of Diaspora Revolts Professor Barry Strauss of Cornell University, Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, discusses the history of Jewish resistance against the Roman Empire as detailed in his book Jews versus Rome. Following the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem, rebellion continued among Jewish communities scattered across the Roman world. 1115-1130 CONTINUED 2/4 During Emperor Trajan's campaign against the Parthian Empire, a widespread and coordinated "diaspora revolt" erupted in 115–117 AD, beginning in Libya and spreading to Egypt, Cyprus, and Mesopotamia. This was a major challenge, forcing Trajan to divert a legion, as Egypt was the empire's strategic breadbasket. The revolt was spurred by the insulting Jewish tax, the fiscus Judaicus, paid to Jupiter, and the frustrated expectation that the Temple would be rebuilt within 70 years. The Jewish community in Alexandria, possibly the largest Jewish city in the ancient world, was wiped out during the suppression, a disaster for diaspora Judaism. 1130-1145 CONTINUED 3/4 srajan's successor, Hadrian, revered the war against Parthia but recognized the Jews' disloyalty. Starting in 117 AD, Hadrian planned to rebuild Jerusalem as a pagan city named Aelia Capitolina to demonstrate that the Temple would never be restored and to discourage collusion between Jews and Parthians. This provoked the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132 AD. The leader, Simon Bar Kosa, took the messianic title Bar Kokhba, meaning "Son of the Star," and was accepted as the Messiah by some leading rabbis, including Rabbi Akiva. 1145-1200 CONTINUED The rebels utilized successful asymmetrical warfare, operating from underground tunnel systems and ambushing Roman forces. The conflict was so severe that Hadrian deployed reinforcements from across the empire, including Britain, and the Roman army was badly mauled. The revolt ended bloodily at the stronghold of Betar. As lasting punishment for centuries of trouble and rebellion, the Romans renamed the province from Judea to Syria Palestina. Pockets of resistance continued, notably the Gallus Revolt in 351–352 AD. Guest: Professor Barry Strauss. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Iran's Multi-Faceted Crises: Water Scarcity, Pollution, and Transnational Repression Guest: Jonathan Sayah Jonathan Sayah discussed the multi-faceted crises plaguing Iran, reflecting poor management and ecological decline, with Tehran overwhelmed by severe water scarcity as dams dry up and crippling air pollution with CO2 levels 10 times the WHO standard, while the water crisis is worsened by the regime, especially IRGC-affiliated contractors, who prioritize their support base through unregulated mega-projects, leading to rivers and lakes drying up, a deliberate deprivation of clean water that constitutes a human rights violation, as environmental disasters have driven widespread internal migration into Tehran, taxing infrastructure and leading to issues like land subsidence, with the population considered "prime for unrest," while separately, Iran continues its policy of transnational repression, highlighted by the recent foiled plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador in Mexico, as Iran targets both Israeli/American officials and relies on criminal networks to repress Iranian dissidents abroad, while consistently holding American dual citizens hostage as political leverage. 1215-1230 CONTINUED 1230-1245 Ukraine Conflict: French Arms Deal, Sabotage, and the Perilous Battle for Pokrovsk. Guest: John Hardy. John Hardy reported that Ukraine signed a letter of intent with France to obtain 100 Rafale warplanes over 10 years, along with air defense systems. While this partnership is encouraging, Hardy expressed concern that Ukraine is excessively over-diversifying its future air fleet (including F-16, Grippen, Mirage, and Rafale) which complicates long-term sustainment and maintenance. Simultaneously, alarming reports surfaced that sabotage was blamed for an explosion on a major railway line in Poland used to supply Ukraine, fitting a pattern of suspected Russian covert operations against European infrastructure. On the battlefield, fighting continues in Pokrovsk (Picro). Hardy warned that if Ukrainian forces prioritize a politically motivated hold, they risk the encirclement and destruction of troops in nearby areas. Poor weather, such as fog, plays a significant role in the conflict, as Russians often time assaults during these conditions to impede Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance and FPV drones 1245-100 AM raq Elections and Yemen's Houthi Crackdown Guest: Bridget Toomey Bridget Toomey discussed recent developments in Iraq and Yemen, noting that Iraqi parliamentary elections saw a higher-than-expected 56% voter turnout, with preliminary results suggesting Shiite parties close to Tehran performed well and might secure enough seats to form the next government, despite internal infighting and votes remaining largely sectarian, while Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received credit for stability and his party performed strongly, though many Iraqis doubt the elections affect real change, believing critical decisions are made via elite backroom deals, and turning to Yemen, the Houthis announced the arrest of a purported Saudi-American-Israeli spy ring, a paranoid crackdown following Israel's successful targeting of Houthi government and military leaders in August, with arrests including 59 UN workers and prosecutors requesting the death sentence for 21, aiming to intimidate domestic dissent and signal resolve to Western and regional adversaries, especially in sensitive Houthi locations in Sana'a.

CONTINUED Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and... 1930 Caracas

Venezuela Crisis: Potential Maduro Exit and Shifting Political Tides in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo discussed the crisis in Venezuela, noting a powerful US fleet gathered nearby, with Maduro fearing military intervention and reportedly wanting to discuss surrender conditions with President Trump, though his exit is complicated by his ally Diosdado Cabello, who heads operations for the Cartel of the Suns and has no path for redemption, while Maduro's potential fall would deliver a severe blow to the organized crime and drug trafficking networks that permeate South America's political structures, with the opposition, led by María Corina Machado, having transition plans, and Brazilian President Lula neutralized from strongly opposing US actions due to ongoing tariff negotiations with Trump, as the conversation highlighted a new conservative political wave in Latin America, with optimism reported in Argentina following elections that strengthened Javier Milei, and in Chile, where conservative José Antonio Kast is strongly positioned, representing a blend of economic freedom, anti-organized crime platforms, and conservative values. 1950     

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 this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan takes listeners across Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and Chile to reveal a regional battle between the Left and the Right. He then connects these global trends to the rise of Democratic Socialism in the United States and explains what a socialist future for America would look like in the words of the Democratic Socialists of America themselves. Trump Weighs Strikes in Venezuela and Colombia: The USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group has arrived off the Venezuelan coast with fifteen thousand U.S. troops in the region. Trump says he will not rule out military action or even ground forces against the Maduro regime, which the State Department has formally labeled a terrorist organization. Maduro has offered Trump access to Venezuela's massive oil reserves in exchange for staying in power, and the White House is openly considering all options. In Colombia, Marxist president Gustavo Petro continues to defend his past with the M-19 terror group. Trump signaled he is willing to hit Colombian drug labs if necessary, saying he would be "proud" to destroy them. Mexico Erupts Over Cartel Violence: Mexico City saw a weekend of violent protests that left one hundred officers injured. Outrage grew after the assassination of a popular mayor in Michoacan by a cartel-recruited teen. Protesters blasted President Claudia Sheinbaum's approach of "Hugs, Not Bullets," arguing it has empowered cartels and left communities defenseless. Younger Mexicans filled the streets, furious that their country remains trapped between socialist leadership and cartel domination. Chile Rejects the Far Left: Seventy percent of Chilean voters backed conservative candidates in the first round of the presidential election. Jose Kast, a conservative Catholic with nine children, will face Communist Party member Jeanne Jara in the December runoff. Voters say crime, cartels, and mass illegal migration have pushed the nation to the breaking point. Kast has vowed to secure the border with walls and landmines, expand prisons, and cut leftist funding that has fueled unrest and economic decline. The Bigger Picture: A Hemisphere in Revolt: Across Latin America, leftist governments are collapsing under crime, corruption, and failed socialist policies. Voters in Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, and El Salvador have already swung to the Right. Europe is shifting too. Yet the United States is moving in the opposite direction. Cities like New York and Seattle are embracing radical Democratic Socialists who draw inspiration from Latin American Marxists. What a Socialist America Would Look Like: Bryan walks through the Democratic Socialists of America's own strategy document from 2012. The group calls for abolishing private business, seizing the means of production, replacing entrepreneurs with government bureaucrats, and using the Democratic Party as a host to move the country toward Marxism. DSA leaders admit there is no blueprint for how their system would work and acknowledge the violent history of Marxist regimes. Their model depends on free housing, free jobs, free education, and government assigned careers funded by an undefined source. Bryan warns that the movement is already advancing inside the Democratic Party with leaders like AOC and Zohran Mamdani openly following the playbook.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Venezuela USS Gerald Ford, Maduro cartel de los soles terrorism, Gustavo Petro M-19 Colombia strikes, Mexico City cartel protests Claudia Sheinbaum, Michoacan mayor assassination cartel teen, Chile election Jose Kast Jeanne Jara, Democratic Socialists of America 2012 document, DSA seize means of production, Mamdani AOC Democratic Party strategy

Stephen Wemple, Principal at Spero Ventures, shares how he backs mission-driven founders building enduring companies aligned with purpose and profit. From investing in hardware startups like Telo Trucks to backing social impact ventures such as Juno, Stephen explains why conviction and alignment between founders and investors matter more than ever. He reflects on his journey from Fulbright Fellow in Vietnam to venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, the lessons he's learned from working with founders, and how smaller, concentrated funds like Spero bring focus and depth back to early-stage investing.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:00] - Stephen's journey from Fulbright Fellow in Vietnam to venture capitalist at Spero Ventures[04:30] - How Spero spun out of Omidyar Network to back purpose-driven founders[08:10] - Investing early—with proof points that show real-world traction[11:10] - Why mission and authenticity matter more than hype in founder evaluation[14:00] - The story behind Spero's investment in Juno and the value of long-term relationships[17:00] - How founders should work with junior investors inside VC firms[19:00] - Why conviction and alignment matter when founders choose their investors[22:00] - Stephen's take on the concentration of capital and the future of small, focused fundsNonprofit highlight: AchieveKidsAbout Stephen WempleStephen Wemple is a Principal at Spero Ventures, where he invests in mission-driven founders building companies for a healthier, more sustainable, and fulfilling future. He has led investments across sectors such as healthcare, climate, and frontier technologies, backing founders who combine purpose with commercial ambition.Stephen began his career in early-stage venture capital, investing in emerging markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. A Fulbright Fellow in Vietnam, he worked with the U.S. State Department to support entrepreneurship initiatives before joining Spero Ventures in its formative years. Stephen believes the best entrepreneurs are those who find and stay true to their mission.About Spero VenturesSpero Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs mission-driven founders building companies for a healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling future. The firm leads or co-leads seed and Series A rounds with $2–4 million investments and maintains a concentrated portfolio to closely support each founder. Its team, which includes former operators from Tesla, eBay, and Stripe, has invested in companies like Juno (child disability insurance), Telo Trucks (electric pickup trucks), Tiny Health (gut health solutions), Euclid Power (renewable energy software), and Gencove (genome sequencing platform), reflecting its belief that purpose-driven startups can create both outsized impact and venture-scale returns.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: joinhampton.comKevin Bartchlett built a $9M compost toilet company from the ground up – and walked away with nothing. No contract, no payout, just a handshake. That blind faith turned into a hard lesson in trust that cost him everything – and now, the reason he's rebuilding on his own terms.Here's what we talk about:Building a $9M business from scratch – with zero equity in writingThe moment he realized his million-dollar payday was goneHow a $9M sale turned into $0 overnightWhat “sweat equity” really means when it's only a handshakeHow trusting the wrong partner cost him ownership and peace of mindWhy he still refuses to be angry about itWhat he's building next (yep, it involves flying cars)The lesson behind it all: if you're going to bet on yourself, go all inCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Kevin Bartchlett https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-a-bartchlett-262233ba/ Sponsors:Get a team of AI agents that run compliance for you at delve.co/moneywiseAchieve your dream body with dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseJoin 700+ founders hiring A-players in Latin America at hirewithnear.com/moneywiseChapters:(1:58) Building a Compostable Toilet Empire – The Dream of a Big Exit(3:22) When Expectations & Reality Collide(4:24) Picking Up the Pieces: What Happens After the Deal(6:01) The True Cost of Not Getting It in Writing(9:41) Why Compostable Toilets?(11:21) Meeting His Future Partner & Early Roles(14:56) Overinvested, Under-Rewarded: The Ownership Dilemma(20:28) Chasing Success, Counting the Cost(22:28) The Road to Resignation(24:49) Finding Empathy for His Partner(27:02) New Ventures: Flying Cars(29:12) Reflections – Betting on YourselfThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

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Have you ever wondered what it would look like to invest in nature in a way that grows both your wealth and the planet?This episode invites you to rethink how you view money, assets, and long-term legacy by exploring the emerging world of regenerative investments. Instead of seeing land and forests as distant resources, this conversation reframes them as living assets capable of creating generational wealth, environmental healing, and financial inclusion.Alain Romero is the founder of Forest to Fortune, a regenerative investment company that re-imagines how high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and purpose-driven investors can align profit, planet, and people. Alain combines deep financial acumen with impact forestry strategy, using high-value tropical hardwoods, agroforestry systems, and innovative fintech to deliver long-term wealth and environmental regeneration.Tune in to Episode 257 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, as Jackie sits down with Alain Romero, founder of Forest to Fortune, to explore his groundbreaking approach to investing in trees, biodiversity, and regenerative ecosystems. Alain shares how treating trees as individual assets can open new avenues for wealth creation, how blockchain brings transparency to environmental investing, and why degraded land across Latin America holds massive potential for restoration and long-term financial returns. This episode is a powerful reminder that the future of wealth is sustainable, intentional, and deeply connected to the earth.Key Takeaways: ✨ Trees can function as long-term financial assets ✨ Regeneration creates both environmental and economic value ✨ Biodiversity may become the world's most valuable resource ✨ Blockchain brings transparency to environmental investing ✨ Degraded land can be restored into thriving ecosystems ✨ Wealth and impact can grow side by sideConnect with Alain Romero:Forests To Fortune websiteinstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteBuy The Amiga Way's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghost delivers a massive, real-time breakdown of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's historic White House visit with President Trump, calling it the most consequential U.S.–Saudi meeting in generations. He tracks every detail of the day—F-35 and F-22 flyovers, the investment announcements, the unusual schedule, the symbolism, and the trillion-dollar commitment that signals a deep strategic realignment. Ghost lays out how Vision 2030, semiconductor reshoring, rare-earth partnerships, LNG expansion, and a new wave of American manufacturing all interlock into a single, long-term plan to secure the next era of global power. He dives into Arab News messaging, analyzes Saudi media signals, explains why the Saudis are diversifying beyond oil, and even breaks down the architectural ambitions reshaping Riyadh. From the UN's Gaza stabilization force to Sudan's civil war, from U.S. troop placement to global supply-chain engineering, Ghost follows the geopolitical threads connecting the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Washington, arguing that we're watching the formation of a new golden age built on U.S.–Saudi partnership and Trump's economic vision.

 We're excited to bring you an inside peek into the state of EHS in Latin America. With local insights from experts across the region. Each answers the question. What's most important for businesses to know about EHS in your country?Hear from: Noah Koolik, VP of Business Development, IEMS AmericasMiguel Ego Aguirre, Environmental Consultant, EASJose Dengo, Partner, CDG Environmental AdvisorsHilton Lucio, CEO, Antea BrasilIvan Angel, Environmental Senior Consultant, CAO Consultores Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello! Today we are going to talk about Ecuador. One of the most wonderful nature. Interesting facts and curiosities about this wonderful country in Latin America. I will be reading a text in Spanish very slowly and you will try to understand word by word. You will be learning some interesting facts about Latin America and also you will be improving your listening skills in Spanish. I will translate the text in English and then read in Spanish again in a normal speed.My new Podcast for learning Spanish: Cinema VIP in SpanishApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/cinema-vip-in-spanish/id1824447231Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4gd0wYIEpFA6RsBt66DLRr?si=m-QQ-FQUTO6-bUAjnoo-GAYou can support me and my podcast if you want:Donate with PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/spanishwithdennisYou can buy me a cup of coffee here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishwithdennisHere is the text in Spanish: EcuadorEcuador le debe su nombre a la línea ecuatorial. De hecho, Ecuador es el único país del mundo que lleva el nombre de una característica geográfica. El nombre oficial del país es «República del Ecuador». A las afueras de Quito hay un famoso monumento para marcar la línea ecuatorial. El monumento está a unos 240 metros del ecuador real. Las Islas Galápagos inspiraron la teoría de la evolución. Las Islas Galápagos son famosas gracias a Charles Darwin y su teoría de la evolución. La teoría se centra en los pinzones de las islas. Darwin examinó la forma en que la misma especie de ave había evolucionado de manera diferente en cada una de las 21 islas de Galápagos.Ecuador es el paraíso de un observador de aves. Esta es una de las mejores curiosidades de Ecuador para los amantes de la naturaleza. Ecuador tiene más aves por kilómetro cuadrado que cualquier otro lugar del mundo. Con 1.632 especies diferentes confirmadas y 48 otras especies hipotéticas. Ecuador tiene el punto más cercano al sol y la montaña más alta desde el centro de la Tierra.  El Everest es la montaña más alta del mundo. Sin embargo, el Chimborazo, con sus 6.268 metros, se considera el punto más cercano al Sol. La Virgen del Panecillo es la única virgen en el mundo con alas de ángel. Esta estatua de 41 metros de altura es uno de los iconos de Quito. Ecuador, Colombia y Venezuela fueron un mismo país. Cuando consiguió la Independencia de España en 1822, Ecuador se unió al proyecto de la Gran Colombia. Por aquel entonces era un enorme país que abarcaba los territorios de los actuales Ecuador, Colombia y Venezuela. Estaba liderada por Simón Bolívar y pretendía crear una nación muy fuerte para competir con las principales potencias europeas. Ecuador es tierra de volcanes. Hay 95 en su territorio (incluyendo los de las Islas Galápagos) y lo más asombroso (y un poco acojonante) es que 35 de ellos están activos o potencialmente activos. Uno de los datos más interesantes sobre la cultura ecuatoriana es que existen al menos 14 idiomas reconocidos que se hablan en el país. El español es el idioma oficial, mientras que también se reconocen 13 idiomas indígenas, incluidos el quichua y el shua.Los plátanos son un producto alimenticio importante en Ecuador. Los plátanos son un elemento indispensable de la dieta y la cocina ecuatoriana. En el país crecen alrededor de 300 tipos diferentes de plátanos para satisfacer la demanda interna, por lo que podemos decir que aquí realmente hay un plátano para cada día y ocasión. Durante los últimos 60 años, Ecuador ha sido uno de los mayores productores mundiales de esta fruta, produciendo el 25% de los plátanos del mundo. My new Youtube channel: Spanish with Dennishttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVuRUMQGwtzBIp1YAImQFQMy new Discord server and chat and you can already join and write to me there:https://discord.gg/HWGrnmTmyCMy new Telegram channel and you can already join and write to me or comment there:https://t.me/SpanishwithDennisJoin my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/spanishwithdennisSupport me by joining my podcasts supporter club on Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/slow-spanish-language--5613080/supportDonate with Boosty:https://boosty.to/spanishwithdennis/donateDonate with Donation Alerts:https://www.donationalerts.com/r/dennisespinosaDonate with Crypto currency:Bitcoin (BTC)1DioiGPAQ6yYbEgcxEFRxWm5hZJcfLG9V6USDT (ERC20)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855USDT (TRC20)TXoQwsaiTGBpWVkyeigApLT8xC82rQwRCNEthereum (ETH)0xeb8f678c0b8d37b639579662bf653be762e60855If you have any other suggestions or recommendations on what other platform you can support me and my podcasts, please let me know. You can write to me on telegram.Thanks in advance!! Gracias por adelantado!My other podcasts you can find it on different platforms and apps:1-  Comprehensible Spanish Language Podcast2 - Crazy Stories in Spanish Podcast3 - TPRS Spanish Stories

Throwing it back to Clean Show 2025 one more time when we wrapped up our live episode run chatting with Flavio Mello, General Manager of Latin America Sales for Alliance. Learn how the laundromat business is growing in Latin America.    *The Laundry Nerd Podcast was formerly known as Laundromat Insights 

John Stossel. The Fight Against DEI, Woke Corporate America, the HRC and Trans Ideology: The FULL Robby Starbuck Interview. Watch this interview at-https://youtu.be/a6T_4DuT88o?si=BVtK3SGWejqtvMFU   John Stossel 1.12M subscribers 985,492 views Jun 24, 2025 Activist Robby Starbuck got companies like Target, Walmart, and Toyota to drop their woke DEI policies. It sounds hard to believe one man could do that, but he did. Here's how. ———————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———————— "This is Harley Davidson. It's time for them to be exposed," says Starbuck in one of his social media videos. From DEI trainings to mandatory "ally" pledges, Starbuck posts videos about absurd woke things that big companies do behind closed doors to please activists. In my full hour long interview, he explains how this fight against corporate America worked, how DEI hurts America, and what made him finally speak up. 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On COI #854, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest news from Latin America, Ukraine, and the Middle East.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Donald Trump's changing position on: the release of the Epstein files, reciprocal tariffs on key grocery items, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). They also discuss recent developments in Latin America including riots in Mexico City over the weekend, Sunday's presidential election results in Chile, and comments from President Donald Trump that President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela is seeking a dialogue with the United States. Then, they talk about Axios' reporting that New York Times columnist Ezra Klein is raising concerns at the paper that he is providing advice to key players in the Democratic Party, including 2028 presidential hopefuls. Plus, Disney stock is down 9 percent in recent days. They wonder what's behind the price drop, and are streaming services becoming too expensive? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert hosts Jeff Miller, Vice President, Americas, LS Retail, for a discussion on LS Retail's position in its industry, how it supports organizations across the globe, integrating AI, and upcoming projects.Key TakeawaysAbout the company: LS Retail has been a leader in its industry from an ISV perspective. The company has been in the ecosystem for about 30 years, focusing on software development in the retail market. There are over 110,000 retail locations using LS Retail in their stores. "We come to a market with what we call 'composable solution,' so I can build building blocks, depending on a retailer's need, that can do everything from run the entire enterprise of a retail business, simply down to a point-of-sale solution that integrates into the rest of the retailer solution stack," Miller explains.Global use: One of LS Retail's specialties is creating the localization and fiscalizations that organizations need to operate across different countries. Every country manages aspects of business, like taxes, a little bit differently. Between LS Retail and its partners, they have done the work to make sure it operates in a way that companies conducting business in various countries can use the software in their stores around the world. Deploying in the Microsoft Cloud with Azure enables them to implement the software seamlessly.Partner network: Operating at a global scale also speaks to the power of LS Retail's business partner network. It has over 300 business partners globally who go through certification testing so they have a technical understanding of how to implement the software and support clients in their local communities.AI integration: "We really take in the whole idea of customer zero and being a frontier firm to heart," Miller says. Within LS Retail, there has been an emphasis on using Copilot and Copilot Studio not only from a development standpoint but also for automating the testing of code. Externally, LS Retail is part of Microsoft's program, "The Microsoft Red Carpet Club." They have been meeting to discuss ideas around agents and providing feedback to Microsoft about the future of products and code, as well as how it integrates with Dynamics products.Pharmacy agent: LS Retail recently announced a project at an event. One of the agents it has developed supports pharmacies in Europe. The company is working on co-innovation projects with pharmacy clients to develop an agent that manages tasks for them, like handling prescriptions and refills. LS Retail is looking at opportunities to expand this particular agent in Latin America as well. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Cultural Differences and Government with Maria Paula Correa Maria Paula Correa serves as Chief Relationship Officer at Libra Group, overseeing global partnerships with governments and key stakeholders. Based in Miami and Bogotá, she is part of the Group's Leadership Team. She plays a pivotal role in establishing connections that bridge cultural differences and align government priorities across international markets. Her focus is on creating trust-based relationships that drive cooperation and sustainable growth. Between 2018 and 2022, Maria was Chief of Cabinet to the President of Colombia, working under President Iván Duque Márquez. In this position, she directed interinstitutional coordination, international relations, and strategic communications for the national government. Before that, she was Senior Director of Strategic Engagement at Concordia, promoting dialogue on global partnerships and how cultural differences and government influence policy and collaboration. Earlier, she worked as Consul at the Colombian Consulate in New York and as Advisor to the Chief of Staff during President Álvaro Uribe's administration, strengthening Colombia's diplomatic relations abroad. Maria holds an MPA from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a B.A. in Law with a Political Science concentration from Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia. She also completed diplomas in Political Communications from Universidad Javeriana and Public Management and Administrative Institutions from Universidad de Los Andes. Her background demonstrates a deep commitment to diplomacy, public service, and leadership. Through her work, she consistently emphasizes how cultural differences and government dynamics shape global decision-making and cooperation. In addition to her executive responsibilities, Maria serves on the Board of Directors of Casa Editorial El Tiempo, Colombia's largest media organization, where she contributes to strengthening informed dialogue and international understanding. Her tips to become more culturally competent are: Pay attention to detail. Don't underestimate cultural intelligence. Always respond, even though they might not like the response. Listen before you interpret and respond. You need to have contacts. This is usually more valuable than what you know. Build cultural curiosity into your life. Want to avoid the most common mistakes when working internationally? Read this article. Cultural Differences and Government with Maria Paula Correa More stories and culture can be found here. 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In this episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer breaks down the newly announced Operation Southern Spear, a major U.S. military action aimed at targeting narco-terrorist networks in Latin America. With the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group and an Amphibious Ready Group deploying to the region, the buildup represents one of the most significant demonstrations of American power in South America in generations. We examine what this force can actually do, what it can't, and how its presence is being interpreted by Venezuela and regional actors. The episode also explores rapidly evolving Middle East diplomacy: the U.S. envoy's potential meeting with Hamas leadership, Saudi-Israeli normalization talks tied to F-35 sales, and competing U.N. resolutions shaping the future of Gaza. Could these developments signal the emergence of a much larger geopolitical deal? We walk through the complexities, risks, and potential outcomes shaping the global landscape.Takeaways:Operation Southern Spear signals a major U.S. military escalation in Latin America.The USS Gerald R. Ford and Marine Expeditionary Unit form a powerful but non-invasion strike force.Venezuela accuses the U.S. of manufacturing pretexts for regional intervention.Debate intensifies over whether drug cartels meet the FBI's definition of terrorist organizations.U.S. envoy's planned meeting with Hamas sparks criticism over timing and intent.Saudi-Israeli normalization increasingly tied to F-35 sales and U.S. diplomatic leverage.Competing U.N. proposals reveal fractures over Gaza's future and transitional governance.A potential “grand deal” may be forming across Latin America and the Middle East.#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #OperationSouthernSpear #USMilitary #MiddleEastCrisis #VenezuelaTensions #GeraldRFord #MarineExpeditionaryUnit #GazaCeasefire #Hamas #SaudiIsraelNormalization #F35Deal #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #DefenseAnalysis #MiddleEastPolicy #LatinAmericaSecurity #GlobalStrategy

Send us a textIn this episode , we look back at three men who worked tirelessly for their religious beliefs and trying to make this world a better place in their own way, Pope Francis, Pope Leo 14th, and Political Activist Charlie Kirk, plus a rock star from the 1950s and 60s, Connie Francis. Pope Francis became the first Jesuit Priest to rise to the Papacy. The first from Latin America, and the first in centuries not to be born in Europe. He had a daunting task as the Catholic Church was facing a growing scandal of Priests abusing underage kids in their parishes. It would fall to Pope Francis to rebuild the Church's image. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in Buenos Aires in Argentina. His Papacy had controversy, but he was also known for his humility, concern for the poor, the refugee, and his belief in God's mercy to man. He continued to work through various health issues right up until his own death this year. Which leads us to a moment I certainly never thought I would see in my lifetime, if ever. The installation of an American Pope in Pope Leo 14th, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago. It is an event that even moved me, and I am not a Catholic, that finally we have an American at the helm of the largest Christian Church in the World. We let you learn a little bit about him also in this episode.  Then we look back at the all to short life, and career, of political activist Charlie Kirk. The assassination of Charlie Kirk has been the saddest story and most heinous crime I have seen in my 46 years involvement in politics. Kirk while talking to a college at an outdoor event in Utah, was gun downed by a transgender activist. What was almost as shocking was how far our society has fallen that we saw widespread celebration on the left at the news of Kirk's death. It should give everyone pause. In this episode we look back at his life and his group Turning Point USA, and while I recognize his career was one that had some level of controversy to it, he said nothing that warranted, a father of two small children, being gun down in pubic. It was a shameful day for America. Finally, we will also look back at the singer Connie Francis, known for her hits "Pretty Little Baby", and "Who's Sorry Now", she had a remarkable career which included a campaign song for one of the people we have profiled during the run of our show. We will let you hear that at the end of this broadcast.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

“ Innovation is about putting together creativity and mastery. Mastery is driven by education, knowledge, and insights. Creativity is driven by values and diversity. When we put those together, we create a powerful, innovative company.”Victor Aguilar is P&G's Chief Research, Development & Innovation Officer. Victor leads P&G's R&D organization, the company's global innovation program and strategy, which includes its nearly $2 billion annual investment in R&D and end-to-end packaging transformation. Victor brings over three decades of P&G experience spanning three continents - from Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, and North America - across multiple categories including Fabric and Baby Care, Future Works and Corporate R&D. Victor has led innovation that has accelerated growth through a commitment to superiority, agility and consumer-inspired solutions. Victor studied Chemical Engineering in Mexico at Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, started at P&G in 1989, and later received his MBA from the Warwick Business School in the UK. From his earliest days as a young entrepreneur, DJ, and soon R&D leader in Mexico, to his time leading an international, multi-billion-dollar organization. Victor operates with a growth mindset, is a fast learner, and a big fan of podcasts - being an early supporter and internal advocate for this Learnings from Leaders Podcast, and also a champion of P&G's internal More Than Soap podcast - which we've featured from time to time here. You'll enjoy hearing about Victor's emphasis on his own and others' careers - on the value of curiosity, as it relates to not just learning and mastery, but also innovation. 

Mary Bruce reports on Pres. Trump ordering the DOJ to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to several prominent Democrats, including former Pres. Clinton, amid new questions about Trump's relationship with the convicted sex offender; Martha Raddatz has the latest on the major show of U.S. force after the Pentagon released images off Latin America of USS Gerald R. Ford with destroyers, a B-52 bomber and fighter jets fly overhead as Pres. Trump weighs potential strikes against drug cartels inside Venezuela; Melissa Adan has details on the road rage incident on a congested Nevada freeway that left an 11-year-old boy dead; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of 'Operation Southern Spear', a new and more intense mission targeting narco-terror networks all across Latin America. It comes just days after the Pentagon's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, moved into the region. Also announced, more complex training in Trinidad and Tobago which adds land training already happening in both Puerto Rico and Panama. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, DC and the Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who says explains the significance of this intensified build-up of military assets in the region. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Political analyst Herbert Esmahan takes The Anchormen Podcast on a geo-political journey across Latin America as socialist regimes desperately cling to power. Esmahan has seen first hand how President Nayib Bukele completely transformed El Salvador from the murder capital of the world… to a place that can now serve as a model for its Latin American neighbors. Esmahan believes God has given El Salvador a second chance at peace & prosperity to send a message to the rest of the world: no matter how bad your situation is in life, there's always hope for redemption.

Even though we haven't gotten recent economic data because of the government shutdown, there's still plenty of speculation that the next Fed meeting will be a contentious one. We hear from Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, about how the slowing job market and creeping inflation may force the guardians of interest rates into uncomfortable compromises. Plus, a look at why the Trump administration is lowering some tariffs on imported food items from Latin America. And, a chat with McKinsey's Michael Chui about how companies are utilizing AI and what that means for the workforce.

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The American president has a ... different approach to strategy than his predecessors. To make sense of the extent American strategy can work and is working at the moment, Ryan was joined by Frank Hoffman, Justin Logan (Cato Institute), and Rebecca Friedman Lissner (Council on Foreign Relations). Join for the brilliant minds. Stay for the spicy takes on American statecraft in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. 

Even though we haven't gotten recent economic data because of the government shutdown, there's still plenty of speculation that the next Fed meeting will be a contentious one. We hear from Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, about how the slowing job market and creeping inflation may force the guardians of interest rates into uncomfortable compromises. Plus, a look at why the Trump administration is lowering some tariffs on imported food items from Latin America. And, a chat with McKinsey's Michael Chui about how companies are utilizing AI and what that means for the workforce.

As the United States points its biggest warship at Venezuela, what is the White House trying to achieve in Caracas? How does it fit into the Trump administration's broader Latin America policy? And how is the region responding? Host Ravi Agrawal sits down with scholar Oliver Stuenkel for answers. Stuenkel is a leading Latin America scholar and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Plus Ravi's One Thing on COP30. FP Columnists: 5 Novelists on Their Favorite Climate Fiction Oliver Stuenkel and Adrian Feinberg: Milei's Midterm Miracle Matthew Kroenig: Trump Should Oust Maduro Carlos Ruiz-Hernández: The Nostalgic Delusion of 1989 Philip A. Berry: The Use and Abuse of ‘Narco-Terrorism' John Haltiwanger: Latin America's Disjointed Reaction to Trump's Drug Boat War Geoff Ramsey: What's the U.S. Endgame in Venezuela? Ryan C. Berg: Toppling Maduro Without Boots on the Ground Catherine Osborn: How Migration Became a U.S. Foreign-Policy Priority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For months, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been fraught. President Donald Trump has targeted enemies in the region and propped up MAGA-friendly allies. We've now reached an inflection point, and the world is watching for what's next.Today, two of The Post's experts on the region, national security correspondent Karen DeYoung and Mexico City bureau chief Samantha Schmidt, join host Colby Itkowitz to unpack the latest developments in Latin America, and the throughline of the Trump administration's ultimate policy objectives.Today's show was produced by Elana Gordon and Ted Muldoon, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick. Special thanks to Ben Pauker.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Mary Bruce reports on House Democrats releasing pages linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails where he discussed Donald Trump; Rachel Scott has the latest on the House passing a funding bill that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history; Martha Raddatz has details on the major escalation of Pres. Trump's fight against drug cartels after the USS Gerald R. Ford — the world's most lethal aircraft carrier – arrived in the waters near Latin America and Venezuela mobilized 200,000 troops; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the world's most advanced aircraft carriers has arrived in the waters off Latin America as President Donald Trump ramps up the US naval presence in the Caribbean Sea. He says the US military is firing on drug traffickers. So why does Venezuela say he's trying to bring down its government? Also: California Governor Gavin Newsom is at COP30, to present his own vision of US climate policy. The mayor of Istanbul faces 2,000 years in prison over charges that his supporters say are politically motivated. And we look at the Israeli bill which would impose the death penalty on people convicted of terrorism. 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

As we inch closer to war with Venezuela, historian Greg Grandin returns to Chapo for a history lesson about the War on Drugs as well as Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. We also talk about the US's long-running economic interests and petty feuds in Latin America, particularly regarding the region's oil supplies. We then briefly speculate about just how bad and chaotic a regime change operation against Venezuela might be for the US and Latin America.