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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year , Europe finds itself facing a monumental geopolitical shift. With the United States under an erratic presidency taking a highly transactional, unpredictable approach to its historic alliances , the transatlantic network that has guaranteed Western security for eighty years is under profound strain. Can Europe truly step up to secure its own future , or is the dream of "strategic autonomy" just a lot of hot air?In this episode, hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse sit down with historian, author, and political commentator Dr. Helene von Bismarck. Together, they unpack the fragile state of European diplomacy, the erosion of international norms , and the rising tide of populism that threatens to derail Western resolve.They also dive into Helene's latest book, Fantastic Kingdom: A Foreigner's Portrait of the United Kingdom. Helene offers a sharp, constructive, yet brutally honest perspective on Britain's current grand strategic blindness, its inward-looking political debate, and the dangerous intersection between the global security crisis and the domestic crisis of liberal democracy.In this episode, we discuss:The Transatlantic Rift: Why European governments—from Berlin to Paris to London—are terrified of a fracturing NATO and how they are struggling to prepare for an unpredictable White House.The Power of Historical Memory: How ancient rivalries are being rewritten in lockstep cooperation (such as Poland and Germany) , and how visiting a Latvian museum reveals the deep-seated trauma that still shapes European responses to Russia.The Danger of Stereotypes: How crises like Brexit revive lazy national clichés just when we can least afford them.The Inward-Looking Kingdom: Helene's deep disappointment with the current Labor government's fear of bold reform, and why ignoring international affairs to appease domestic populism is a losing strategy for any government.Security vs. Welfare: Why the modern debate around cutting social spending to fund defence is fundamentally flawed, and why protecting democracy and protecting state security are two sides of the same coin.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of the BROCast, Dave goes solo to talk about the commitment of Latvian wing Gunars Grinvalds, UCLA football adding a big official visitor for this weekend, and the end of the season for UCLA baseball and softball. I talked for a while about what to make of the Grinvalds commitment, and whether he has the potential to make an instant impact in year one. At 18 years old, it makes the most sense to think about Grinvalds as the equivalent of landing a high school senior, and not a five-star, but one of those developmental four-stars we're always talking about. I also talked about the UCLA football team adding a couple more official visitors to the list this weekend, most notably five-star athlete Xavier Sabb. Whether the Bruins land Sabb still seems a little far-fetched, but the simple fact that they've gotten him to take a trip to Westwood speaks to the sea change in recruiting in Westwood. Finally, I touched on the end of the road for both UCLA baseball and UCLA softball. The tragic vagaries of the sport caught up with the baseball team, but the softball team made it all the way to the College World Series before bowing out. Both programs, though, probably need an infusion of NIL resources if they're going to stay competitive at the highest level going forward. Bruin Report Online is now at On3! Join BRO today and get 5 months for ONLY $1! Check it out here.  #UCLA #UCLAFootball #UCLABruins #On3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Detroit Red Wings podcast tackles Red Wings trade options & free agency paths as Steve Yzerman weighs how aggressive to get this summer. News and analysis breaks down the Elias Pettersson trade scenario, Bobby McMann free agent fit, and what a real roster shakeup could look like for Todd McLellan's group. (0:00) Remembering Claude Lemieux Opening with condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Claude Lemieux, who passed away at age 60. (1:12) Intro Warning the residents along TPC Michigan, Oakland Hills, and Detroit Golf Club fairways that the WWP crew is coming to town. Fortify your windows. (4:10) Red Wings Offseason Paths Walking through Max Bultman's three scenarios (article here) for the Detroit Red Wings: targeted adds (Bobby McMann, Michael McCarron), the bigger free agent swing (Alex Tuch, Mason Marchment, Vitek Vanecek, plus a Cossa-for-Howard trade), or the bold Elias Pettersson trade with Nate Danielson as the headliner. Why the rising cap makes Pettersson's $11.6M hit less scary, which option two terrifies us, and where McMann fits as the most realistic add. Also: is there a chaotic option four where you reset around Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond and move on from Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane? (31:15) Stanley Cup Final Preview Carolina's buzzsaw run through the East versus Vegas methodically dismantling Colorado. Predictions, the Mitch Marner/Carter Hart factor, and why this might be hockey sickos' dream final even if Gary Bettman is seething about the market matchup. (43:35) Bruce Cassidy Situation Cassidy goes on Spittin' Chiclets to call out Vegas for blocking interviews. Big dog move from Vegas or lame excuses? (45:20) Prospect Profile: Alberts Smits The big Latvian left-shot defenseman drawing Moritz Seider and Jakob Chychrun comps. Why he could go top five and what the floor looks like. (51:00) Prospect Profile: Ryan Roobroeck The big winger with a cannon shot and serious compete questions. Anthony Mantha vibes - should Yzerman, Draper & Co. swing on him at 47? (56:50) Worlds: MBN Wins Bronze Michael Brandsegg-Nygård and Norway take bronze at the World Championships, beating Canada & Emmitt Finnie in overtime. Finland takes gold as Switzerland loses a 3rd straight final. (58:25) Overtime Mailbag: Patreon Questions Vegas aggression paying off, what it would take to move into the top five, who's next in the rafters (Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk), Robert Thomas trade packages, and Sebastian Cossa's development path with NHL goalie coaches. --- Refresh your wardrobe with Quince - go to Quince.com/WINGEDWHEEL for free shipping and 365-day returns! Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

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What does Russia expanding its hybrid war fronts tell us about the state of the conflict? Then: Can the West tackle corruption in its politics? And: Global tourism trends venture off the beaten track in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran's massive internet blackout is now crippling the country's economy, threatening millions of jobs and deepening the regime's ongoing financial crisis. We'll explain how Tehran's digital crackdown is beginning to paralyze commerce, banking, and daily life across the country. Russia warns Latvia could face retaliation over claims that Ukrainian drone operations are being launched from Baltic territory. Latvian officials are calling the accusations “pure fiction,” but the rhetoric is raising new concerns about tensions between Moscow and NATO. The United States and United Kingdom are easing some sanctions on Russian oil, citing rising global fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In today's Back of the Brief—a US-bound flight is forced to divert after officials discover a passenger from an Ebola-hit region onboard. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day 1,541.Today, after the two days of near continuous strikes against Ukraine with over 1,600 drones and missiles fired on the country – with at least 12 killed by a single projectile – we hear the latest round of American withdrawals of thousands of troops from Europe, and a sobering assessment from experts at Chatham House about the direction of the war. Then we have an extraordinary exclusive interview with a Russian FSB agent who claims he fled Moscow in a dead cow.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @HaylesDixon on X.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:‘Putin won't last': Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cow (The Telegraph):Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7-LI7VK8MLong Read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/14/dmitry-senin-russia-fsb-escaped-putin-in-dead-cow/ Pentagon cancels deployment of thousands of troops to Europe (The Telegraph):https://kyivindependent.com/us-cancels-planned-deployment-of-4-000-troops-to-poland/?mc_cid=d10bd88d37&mc_eid=08d0680a95 Russia issues Ben Wallace with arrest warrant for ‘justifying terrorism' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/13/russia-ben-wallace-arrest-warrant-justifying-terrorism/ How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/how-2-ukrainian-drones-sparked-political-turmoil-in-latvia/ EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive: ‘Putin won't last' – Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cowZelensky's ‘revenge' attacks after three days of huge strikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a political bombshell in Latvia to growing pressure on the UK government, this edition of Europe Today with Méabh Mc Mahon, Stefan Grobe, Shona Murray and Angela Skujins brings you up to speed on the stories shaping Europe this week. As Latvia faces a sudden leadership crisis following a major security scare, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hold closely watched talks on trade and global tensions. And as Eurovision marks its 70th anniversary in Vienna, the continent's biggest music event finds itself at the centre of mounting geopolitical divisions.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Donald Trump heads to Beijing today for summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there is no sign of a larger outbreak of hantavirus. Out-of-control wildfire burning near Whitecourt, Alberta forces dozens of people to flee their homes. Israeli parliament backs death penalty tribunal for Palestinians accused in Oct. 7 attacks. Ukraine and Russia reportedly exchange drone attacks as three-day ceasefire expires. Latvian and Canadian troops test battlefield ground drones during a major NATO exercise. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tell his cabinet he will not resign. 70th anniversary of Eurovision Song Contest begins in Vienna, with 5 countries boycotting event.

The story of a small town in Latvia with a big name. It was renamed after a legendary Latvian ideologue who used to teach there, Krišjānis Valdemārs. It has an award-winning 500-year-old linden tree, a crumbling Baltic German manor house, and a lovely lake. Join me as we visit Valdemārpils. Thanks for listening!

Ned completes his lap of Benin, in which a Latvian listens to the German National Anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T. Coraghessan Boyle is the author of thirty books of fiction, including The Tortilla Curtain, Talk to Me, I Walk Between the Raindrops, and most recently, No Way Home. He received a Ph.D. degree in Nineteenth Century British Literature from the University of Iowa in 1977 and his M.F.A. from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop in 1974. His work has been translated into more than two dozen foreign languages, including Lithuanian, Latvian, Farsi, and Vietnamese. His stories have appeared in most of the major American magazines, including The New Yorker, Harper's, and The Atlantic Monthly, and he has been the recipient of many literary awards, including the PEN/Faulkner and the PEN/Malamud. He lives with his family near Santa Barbara. T.C. Boyle joins Barbara to talk about what he needs to know before he begins writing, how he decides whether an idea fits the short story format or novel, theme, writing multiple point of view characters, concerns that find their way into his work, and more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. It's perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. (Recorded March 27, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)    

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.While spending four days at jazzahead! In Bremen last week, I chatted with several musicians and you can hear extracts from those chats here. I have also started including transcripts, if you would prefer to read what we have talked about.This episode begins with a tiny clip of Sahad's set, before our conversation begins. Sahad is from Senegal - a musician and an activist and it was so inspirational to chat with him.I spoke to Polish composer and singer Hania Derej in the conference centre itself, so I apologise for the background noise.Santa Sillere is a Latvian jazz vocalist and it was a pleasure to chat about her music, and especially her work with Latvian poets.Canadian trumpeter Rachel Therrien has a new album out called Mi Hogar and we chatted about her music in the conference centre.My chat with Martin Fabricius was another one where we caught up in the hustle and bustle of jazzahead! He's a Danish vibraphone player and we had lots to talk about.I first came across another Danish musician, Kristoffer Rosing-Schow, when listening to the music of The Counterfictionals. I hadn't realised that Kristoffer is responsible for the art behind that sextet and he shared some of that with me alongside our chat.My final guest took me back into the Radio Bremen recording studio to chat with Swedish vocalist Sara Alden, who has just released Force of Nature.Thanks to the team at jazzahead! for giving me such great access to amazing musicians, and a huge thank you to Radio Bremen (and especially engineer and producer Michael) for allowing me to use their recording facilities for three of these interviews.In the background of Sara Alden's interview and my conclusion, you can hear Jasmine Myra's soundcheck.You can also read my reviews of the four days I spent listening to music on my website.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the showRead reviews of albums and gigs and find out more about me at hilaryseabrook.co.ukFollow me on instagram.com/hilseabrookFollow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter

Delicate Features return to us with a beautifully beguiling blend of folk, electronica, and heavenly melodic escape, Their latest EP comes with artwork by Daniel Rajcsanyi Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the duo behind Delicate Features, are London-based and allow their Armenian-Georgian roots to speak through their music. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, always exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. Their music is a majestic mix of trip-hop, new age, medieval lament, and ambient reverie. They have cited Latvian folk songs, funereal black metal, Muslimgauze, and metaphysics as inspiration before, and they have now again created a stirring sound world with this new EP. The blissful 'Memory Gardens' is a quiet yet bright mix of smeared vocals, gentle harmonics, and found-sound percussion, riding sparse, broken beats that transfix body and mind. 'Teenage Lightning' is an ascent to the stars on rising synth loops that glisten and glow with a cathartic, escapist effect. The gorgeous 'In Bloom' is a painterly sound, with heat-emitting chords, gently bubbly, rubbery drums, and choral vocals that slowly swirl around in a heavenly nebula. It's a restorative sound with an angelic soul and 'Error Screens' agains hypnotises with liquid melodies, glossy synth repeats and churchy architecture that feels profound. It's a seamless mix of the organic and the synthetic with a mathematical charm that moves body and soul. 'Old Brook' is a quiet lament - an ambient soundscape for late-night reflection and emotional rebirth.

Delicate Features return to us with a beautifully beguiling blend of folk, electronica, and heavenly melodic escape, Their latest EP comes with artwork by Daniel Rajcsanyi Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the duo behind Delicate Features, are London-based and allow their Armenian-Georgian roots to speak through their music. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, always exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. Their music is a majestic mix of trip-hop, new age, medieval lament, and ambient reverie. They have cited Latvian folk songs, funereal black metal, Muslimgauze, and metaphysics as inspiration before, and they have now again created a stirring sound world with this new EP. The blissful 'Memory Gardens' is a quiet yet bright mix of smeared vocals, gentle harmonics, and found-sound percussion, riding sparse, broken beats that transfix body and mind. 'Teenage Lightning' is an ascent to the stars on rising synth loops that glisten and glow with a cathartic, escapist effect. The gorgeous 'In Bloom' is a painterly sound, with heat-emitting chords, gently bubbly, rubbery drums, and choral vocals that slowly swirl around in a heavenly nebula. It's a restorative sound with an angelic soul and 'Error Screens' agains hypnotises with liquid melodies, glossy synth repeats and churchy architecture that feels profound. It's a seamless mix of the organic and the synthetic with a mathematical charm that moves body and soul. 'Old Brook' is a quiet lament - an ambient soundscape for late-night reflection and emotional rebirth.

Delicate Features return to us with a beautifully beguiling blend of folk, electronica, and heavenly melodic escape, Their latest EP comes with artwork by Daniel Rajcsanyi Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the duo behind Delicate Features, are London-based and allow their Armenian-Georgian roots to speak through their music. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, always exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. Their music is a majestic mix of trip-hop, new age, medieval lament, and ambient reverie. They have cited Latvian folk songs, funereal black metal, Muslimgauze, and metaphysics as inspiration before, and they have now again created a stirring sound world with this new EP. The blissful 'Memory Gardens' is a quiet yet bright mix of smeared vocals, gentle harmonics, and found-sound percussion, riding sparse, broken beats that transfix body and mind. 'Teenage Lightning' is an ascent to the stars on rising synth loops that glisten and glow with a cathartic, escapist effect. The gorgeous 'In Bloom' is a painterly sound, with heat-emitting chords, gently bubbly, rubbery drums, and choral vocals that slowly swirl around in a heavenly nebula. It's a restorative sound with an angelic soul and 'Error Screens' agains hypnotises with liquid melodies, glossy synth repeats and churchy architecture that feels profound. It's a seamless mix of the organic and the synthetic with a mathematical charm that moves body and soul. 'Old Brook' is a quiet lament - an ambient soundscape for late-night reflection and emotional rebirth.

Delicate Features return to us with a beautifully beguiling blend of folk, electronica, and heavenly melodic escape, Their latest EP comes with artwork by Daniel Rajcsanyi Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the duo behind Delicate Features, are London-based and allow their Armenian-Georgian roots to speak through their music. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, always exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. Their music is a majestic mix of trip-hop, new age, medieval lament, and ambient reverie. They have cited Latvian folk songs, funereal black metal, Muslimgauze, and metaphysics as inspiration before, and they have now again created a stirring sound world with this new EP. The blissful 'Memory Gardens' is a quiet yet bright mix of smeared vocals, gentle harmonics, and found-sound percussion, riding sparse, broken beats that transfix body and mind. 'Teenage Lightning' is an ascent to the stars on rising synth loops that glisten and glow with a cathartic, escapist effect. The gorgeous 'In Bloom' is a painterly sound, with heat-emitting chords, gently bubbly, rubbery drums, and choral vocals that slowly swirl around in a heavenly nebula. It's a restorative sound with an angelic soul and 'Error Screens' agains hypnotises with liquid melodies, glossy synth repeats and churchy architecture that feels profound. It's a seamless mix of the organic and the synthetic with a mathematical charm that moves body and soul. 'Old Brook' is a quiet lament - an ambient soundscape for late-night reflection and emotional rebirth.

Delicate Features return to us with a beautifully beguiling blend of folk, electronica, and heavenly melodic escape, Their latest EP comes with artwork by Daniel Rajcsanyi Pavel Diakov and Radmila Nikogosian, the duo behind Delicate Features, are London-based and allow their Armenian-Georgian roots to speak through their music. Since making their debut in 2012, they have released on this label as well as Cellar Tapes and Not Not Fun Records, always exploring immersive soundscapes that invite listeners deep into their world. Their music is a majestic mix of trip-hop, new age, medieval lament, and ambient reverie. They have cited Latvian folk songs, funereal black metal, Muslimgauze, and metaphysics as inspiration before, and they have now again created a stirring sound world with this new EP. The blissful 'Memory Gardens' is a quiet yet bright mix of smeared vocals, gentle harmonics, and found-sound percussion, riding sparse, broken beats that transfix body and mind. 'Teenage Lightning' is an ascent to the stars on rising synth loops that glisten and glow with a cathartic, escapist effect. The gorgeous 'In Bloom' is a painterly sound, with heat-emitting chords, gently bubbly, rubbery drums, and choral vocals that slowly swirl around in a heavenly nebula. It's a restorative sound with an angelic soul and 'Error Screens' agains hypnotises with liquid melodies, glossy synth repeats and churchy architecture that feels profound. It's a seamless mix of the organic and the synthetic with a mathematical charm that moves body and soul. 'Old Brook' is a quiet lament - an ambient soundscape for late-night reflection and emotional rebirth.

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, the dads are covering the "Top 5 Floods" in cinema history before taking a deep dive into the 2025 Oscar-winning Latvian animated film, Flow.What We CoveredTop 5 Floods: The crew discusses the best cinematic deluges, including Dan's deep-dive into the upside-down chaos of The Poseidon Adventure.The Main Feature: Reviewing Flow, the stunning animated feature about a cat, a capybara, a lemur, and a dog surviving a massive flood.Zero Dialogue, Maximum Impact: How a film with no humans and no talking managed to beat Inside Out 2 at the 97th Academy Awards.The Verdicts: An absolute "flood of emotion and high praise." The entire crew gave it their strongest possible recommendation.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Day 1,517.Today, amid another exchange of drone and missile strikes between Ukraine and Russia, we report on growing speculation that the European Union's €90 billion loan for Kyiv could finally be approved as early as tomorrow. We also examine Ukraine's efforts to develop its own alternative to US-made Patriot air defence systems. Then, later, we take a deep dive into a major new Western film, The Wizard of the Kremlin, exploring how accurately it portrays Vladimir Putin's rise to power – and the wider questions raised by telling Russia's story through a pre-war, fictional lens.Contributors:Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Chief Film Critic at The Telegraph Robbie Collin and political scientist Anna Colin Lebedev.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Exclusive interview: World faces new nuclear arms race (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/20/world-faces-new-nuclear-arms-race-head-of-un-atomic-agency/ Former tank commander reviews Challenger 3 (Hamish de Bretton-Gordon in The Telegraph):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PLOyJKtGKw Russian nursery-school children taught to fly drones (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/21/russia-nursery-school-children-fly-drones/ Jude Law as Vladimir Putin? It's a strangely flattering choice (Robbie Collin in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/review-wizard-kremlin-putin-jude-law/ (Hom)mage du Kremlin, Anna Colin Lebedev: In French: https://colinlebedev.fr/2026/01/22/hommage-du-kremlin/In English: https://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article77848Personal Website: colinlebedev.frJude Law plays Putin in a film shot in Riga. Latvian officials say it serves Kremlin propaganda (Meduza):https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/03/07/jude-law-plays-putin-in-a-film-shot-in-riga-latvian-officials-say-it-serves-kremlin-propaganda The History Bureau, Putin and the Apartment Bombs (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002q5dkUkraine pushing to produce home-grown ballistic defense system 'within a year,' Zelensky says (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pushing-to-produce-home-grown-ballistic-defense-system-within-a-year-zelensky-says/EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS: Russian nursery-school children ‘taught to fly drones'Reviewing new film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret finishes telling you about the histories most notorious fugitives and his days fighting against the Tsar. Sources: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/houndsditch-murders/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/gyl24y/were_the_policies_of_the_british_government_under/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Siege-of-Sidney-Street/https://web.archive.org/web/20070514215717/http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/O/origination/immigration.htmlhttps://www.onlatvia.com/tag/christianizationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250125015207/https://www.onlatvia.com/dievturiba-latvian-neo-paganism-187https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81rlis_Ulmanishttps://kulturaskanons.lv/en/archive/jani/A Towering Flame, by Phillip RuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valdis Dombrovskis is a Latvian politician serving as European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification. He discusses Europe's economic outlook with the Iran war still in motion and affecting global supply chains. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret continues telling you about one of histories most notorious fugitives and his days fighting against the Tsar. Sources: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/houndsditch-murders/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/gyl24y/were_the_policies_of_the_british_government_under/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Siege-of-Sidney-Street/https://web.archive.org/web/20070514215717/http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/O/origination/immigration.htmlhttps://www.onlatvia.com/tag/christianizationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250125015207/https://www.onlatvia.com/dievturiba-latvian-neo-paganism-187https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81rlis_Ulmanishttps://kulturaskanons.lv/en/archive/jani/A Towering Flame, by Phillip RuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steiny & Guru get into it over the Latvian big man and Guru crashes out on a caller about the contributions since the trade deadline. Plus, Is 2022 why we're here with the Warriors and also, how real is Colin Cowherd?

In this podcast Jon Westfall and I were joined by our long-time friend Steve Hughes, who returned to the show after a long period of heavy travel. I used the opening of the show to test a new Boya CM40 condenser microphone, comparing its sound quality to my MacBook's built-in mic, my 4K USB camera, and my AirPods. It is always fun to play with new toys.. I have become a massive fan of NotebookLM and the new notebooks feature within Google Gemini,. I recently fed hundreds of our podcast show notes and blog posts into a Gemini notebook to see how it handled the data. We discussed how this technology is becoming popular in academia as a tool for students to engage with material, though it poses a significant threat to the textbook industry by easily creating the same supplemental materials publishers charge for,. I've even been using it to build animated video presentations and conduct additional research, which are features included in the $20-a-month AI Pro subscription,. Our conversation turned toward the concept of "digital sovereignty," a movement in the European Union to reduce dependency on U.S. tech giants. We looked into the history of open-source office suites, from StarOffice to the current fragmentation of LibreOffice,. Interestingly, the EU is now looking toward "EuroOffice," a fork of OnlyOffice (which itself has roots in Latvian and Russian development) to replace Microsoft Office. Steve, Jon, and I debated whether this would be a cleaner transition than past attempts, especially as corporate customers grow increasingly annoyed with the "nickel and diming" of subscription services,. Jon and I revisited the "technology gap" we see in students who have grown up exclusively on Chromebooks. Many struggle with the basic concept of a file structure or how to actually download a file to a specific directory. My own daughter recently joked that Windows is for "old people," which signals a shift Microsoft should be wary of. However, Jon shared a positive note on the democratization of app development. He built a purpose-built fitness timer for his strength training in just 20 minutes using AI,. While this "one-two punch" of AI interviewing and coding is powerful, I cautioned against the "Microsoft Access problem"—the risk of non-programmers building mission-critical tools that lack documentation or error-checking,. On the hardware front, Jon shared his first impressions of the MCON controller, a slider-style mobile gaming device that features a built-in MagSafe stand. While the buttons are a bit small for some, its "pocketability" makes it a strong contender for travel,. Steve updated us on the Sea Otter Classic, essentially the "CES for bikes," highlighting new e-bike motors that are rejuvenating the industry,. We also touched on the EV market, specifically the Scout SUV and its move toward a range-extending motor. Steve even noted a great practical tip: using an EV as a reverse-load power source to keep a refrigerator running for up to two weeks during a blackout. Listen to the full podcast to hear Steve's story about meeting will.i.am at CES.

Margaret continues her conversation with Becca Ramos about one of histories most notorious fugitives and his days fighting against the Tsar Source: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/houndsditch-murders/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/gyl24y/were_the_policies_of_the_british_government_under/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Siege-of-Sidney-Street/https://web.archive.org/web/20070514215717/http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/O/origination/immigration.htmlhttps://www.onlatvia.com/tag/christianizationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250125015207/https://www.onlatvia.com/dievturiba-latvian-neo-paganism-187https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81rlis_Ulmanishttps://kulturaskanons.lv/en/archive/jani/A Towering Flame, by Phillip RuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks with Becca Ramos about one of histories most notorious fugitives and his days fighting against the Tsar Sources: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/houndsditch-murders/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/gyl24y/were_the_policies_of_the_british_government_under/https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Siege-of-Sidney-Street/https://web.archive.org/web/20070514215717/http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/O/origination/immigration.htmlhttps://www.onlatvia.com/tag/christianizationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20250125015207/https://www.onlatvia.com/dievturiba-latvian-neo-paganism-187https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C4%81rlis_Ulmanishttps://kulturaskanons.lv/en/archive/jani/A Towering Flame, by Phillip RuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Victorian Brits plunging down icy chutes in St Moritz, and a Latvian family transforming a Soviet-era track into an Olympic medal factory, to a British gold medallist embracing his Latvian coach at the bottom of the Milan-Cortina Olympic run, skeleton tells a story of speed, risk, and unlikely bonds. This is that British-Latvian story. Thanks for listening!

We interviewed international basketball player Ricards Aizpurs of Stella Azzurra to ask about his Latvian roots, his basketball journey, playing professionally in Italy, favorite pregame meal, goals, and much more!0:45 The Warm Up5:00 How did you get started in the game? Did your family play?6:45 Parents8:15 When did you know that basketball might be it for you?10:00 Development 11:30 Self-scout your strengths/weaknesses 13:15 Competing in the States14:30 Do you love to win or hate to lose?14:45 What type of coaching do you respond to? 15:15 Facing adversity16:00 Gym schedule16:30 Ranking GW assist, bucket, defensive stop17:00 Values18:00 College criteria18:30 Interests and hobbies19:00 Goals19:45 Happiest moment on a basketball court20:45 Why should people believe in you as a prospect?21:00 Latvian roots 22:15 What is your why?

Welcome to a gloriously chaotic episode of Vision Cast! With Rachel and George taking a well deserved week off, JC takes the reins and steers the crew right off a cliff. We kick things off by celebrating Phil, who miraculously managed to miss his 2nd bus of the day—a feat so legendary that JC uses Sonauto AI to roast him live on air, generating a 1990s R&B soul ballad sung by a synthetic "Taylor Swift" lamenting Phil's public traitlensit tragedies. Yes, you read that right.But the absolute showstopper comes from Salvis, our favorite Latvian audio guru. He unveils his custom-built AI agent—a bot programmed to blindly scroll the chaotic wasteland of Reddit and maintain a "daily diary" of the internet's unhinged mood swings. Prepare to cackle as the AI dryly reads its journal entries, dragging humanity for everything from intense geopolitical panic to the absolute absurdity of "grilled cheese fiber art," and users dangerously trusting ChatGPT as a secure password manager. It's a hilarious, slightly dystopian mirror held up to our daily digital footprint. Throw in some EDM radio talk, a heavy metal ode to the Night Rangers, and birthday wishes for baby David, and you've got an episode that perfectly captures the hilarious intersection of human error and machine learning. Grab your headphones, just don't miss your bus!

Happy Too Hot Thursday! We recap the Buckeyes big win over Penn State, some SEC coaches like the 24 playoff team idea, we chat about Latvian geography, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPNs Adam Rittenberg, sextinction is coming, Man wants to be the Wendy's taster & we play some Too Hot audio.

While the physical fires are kept burning with a metric ton of heating pellets here in the freezing Latvian buffer zone, the geopolitical cesspool has officially overflowed. In this massive, fast-paced dispatch, we tear apart the outbreak of the largest Middle Eastern war since 2003—Operation Epic Fury.As American stealth bombers dance through the Iranian skies, the myth of the "Multipolar World" burns to the ground. Russia and China have completely abandoned Tehran, triggering an absolute panic among the Z-Patriots. We break down the delusion of the exiled Russian opposition, deliver the brutal pragmatic truth from the Baltics, and explain how Iran's asymmetric terror strategy is dragging the global economy into the abyss.Meanwhile, the Russian economy is actively cannibalizing itself. We look at the 30 trillion ruble crater in the budget, the Orwellian trap being laid to freeze civilian bank deposits, and the hardline military faction explicitly citing the UN to justify a "holy mutiny" against Vladimir Putin. Finally, we end on a darkly comedic note: watching Solovyov's top propagandist accidentally admit to the Holodomor on live state television, only to get accused of being a Banderite.The cardboard armor of the authoritarian world is violently catching fire.Support the show and keep the Gonzo journalism alive:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheEasternBorderMerch Store: https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Help the frontline units in Ukraine who are fighting in the mud:Donate a truck: https://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-the-eastern-borderHappiness is mandatory.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Latvian political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/H5hG9zcZbFPBAz8t7 Intro 0:00 Background and political structure 1:04 New Unity (JV) 5:02 Union of Farmers and Greens (ZZS) 8:46 The Progressives (PRO) 12:00 Honor to Serve Riga (GKR) 14:50 ad United List (AS) 15:57 National Alliance (NA) 18:25 For Stability 21:36 Latvia First (LPV) 24:51 ad Nation Earth Statehood (TZV) 28:27 For Latvia's Development (LA) 29:45 Social Democratic Party "Harmony" 31:15 Sovereign Power (SV) 33:02 Other parties 33:44 Outro 34:52

The history of the media in Latvia is a fascinating story. From the simple beginnings of a Latvian-language newspaper in 1822, to strict censorship during the Soviet Russian occupation, to the media's role in the independence movement. And now today, with a fragmented on and offline Latvian media scene and Russian media in exile. Join me as we explore this. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of The Whiteboard with Thomas and Landon, the guys recap Czechia's win over Denmark, highlighting strong performances from Martin Nečas, David Pastrňák, and David Kampf. They dive into how today's game demands offense from everyone — even elite defensive players can't survive without contributing on the scoresheet. Plus, early reaction to Sweden vs. Latvia, including notable scratches like Rasmus Andersson and Jesper Bratt, and a spotlight on draft-eligible Latvian defender Albert Smits. And yes — why blocking shots is “like killing rats” in the modern NHL. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sam Believ is the founder of Lawayra Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, the #1 rated ayahuasca center in South America and also one of the most accessible and affordable. He joins the Mycopreneur Podcast today to share his story coming into the world of ayahuasca as a Latvian national working in the oil and gas industry and the many serendipitous encounters that led to his current position. He also hosts the Ayahuasca PodcastSam and his team recently launched the Ayahuasca Course, a free online educational course to educate people about ayahuasca.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOUR 3 - We react to the wild Latvian rap tracks celebrating Kristaps Porzingis. Daniel Luire and Patrick Willis join the show together for a fun Media Row moment. Plus, Matt Maiocco on Roger Craig “potentially” being inducted into the Hall of Fame — and why he deserves it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - We react to the wild Latvian rap tracks celebrating Kristaps Porzingis. Daniel Luire and Patrick Willis join the show together for a fun Media Row moment. Plus, Matt Maiocco on Roger Craig “potentially” being inducted into the Hall of Fame — and why he deserves it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Super Hit Mix Radio haunted? Donald kicks things off with a tale of "possessed" broadcasting equipment where "Music Mayhem" took on a mind of its own, refusing to play tracks and skipping around like a ghost in the machine. Meanwhile, JC drops a major travel announcement: he's heading to Puerto Rico for a milestone family birthday and plans to take the podcast on the road!The highlight of the episode is a deep-dive live demo of PiccyBot, an impressive AI app that is taking the blindness community by storm. Listen in as JC tests the app's ability to provide rich, detailed audio descriptions of videos—including a breakdown of a "fashionable chic" Hillsong United performance—and discusses the upcoming integration with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.Plus, the crew clears up the "Stacy vs. Rachel" identity confusion, Salvis battles the Latvian snow while building image-to-text websites, Nora gives an update on her cataract surgery, and Preston reviews Taco Bell's "Cinnamon Bondelights" (which apparently look like basketballs). Whether you're into cutting-edge accessibility tech, radio bloopers, or just want to know why Salvis is worried about a lawsuit from Disney over a Gummi Bear melody, this episode has it all!

ECB Governing Council member Martins Kazaks warned that the pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could lead to an increase in inflation expectations. The Latvian central banker also said he supports the issuance of joint debt for defense spending in Europe. He spoke to Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker on Bloomberg Daybreak Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the ancient symbols that have guided Latvia for a thousand years. These aren't just decorative motifs: they're a living alphabet of belief, carved into Late Stone Age bone tools, woven into the fabric of daily life, and now finding new voice in contemporary Latvian identity. Thanks for listening!

Day 1,411. Today, as the world reacts to America's operation in Venezuela over the weekend, we explore Moscow's notably muted response - a silence that hints at the tension inside the Kremlin between defending an ally and condemning US action, risking Donald Trump's wrath, or quietly applauding an example of international intervention. We also hear from Hungary, where Francis puts questions to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on XSIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Telegraph Live Blog (featuring updates from Francis in Budapest):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/05/venezuela-latest-news-nicolas-maduro-court-new-york/ Luxury SUV taken from Latvian drunk driver now among 21 vehicles bound for Ukraine military (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/04/luxury-suv-taken-from-latvian-drunk-driver-now-among-21-vehicles-bound-for-ukraine-military/The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations' (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/yulia-lemeshchenko-weightlifting-champion-jailed-by-russia-for-plotting-sabotage-and-assassinations LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise patches a maximum-severity vulnerability in its OneView infrastructure management software. Cisco warns a critical zero-day is under active exploitation. An emergency Chrome update fixes two high-severity vulnerabilities. French authorities make multiple arrests. US authorities dismantle an unlicensed crypto exchange accused of money laundering. SonicWall highlights an exploited zero-day. Researchers earn $320,000 for demonstrating critical remote code execution flaws in cloud infrastructure components. A U.S. Senator urges electronic health record vendors to give patients greater control over who can access their medical data. Our guest is Larry Zorio, CISO from Mark43, discussing first responders and insider cyber risks. A right-to-repair group puts cash on the table.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Larry Zorio, CISO from Mark43, to discuss first responders sounding the alarm on insider cyber risks. To see the full report, check it out here. Selected Reading HPE warns of maximum severity RCE flaw in OneView software (Bleeping Computer) China-Linked Hackers Exploiting Zero-Day in Cisco Security Gear (SecurityWeek) Google Chrome patches two high severity vulnerabilities in emergency update (Beyond Machines) France arrests 22-year-old over Interior Ministry hack (The Record) France arrests Latvian for installing malware on Italian ferry  (Bleeping Computer) FBI dismantles alleged $70M crypto laundering operation (The Register) SonicWall Patches Exploited SMA 1000 Zero-Day (SecurityWeek) Zeroday Cloud hacking event awards $320,0000 for 11 zero days (Bleeping Computer) Senator Presses EHR Vendors on Patient Privacy Controls (Govinfosecurity) A nonprofit is paying hackers to unlock devices companies have abandoned (TechSpot) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Reinis Krēgers, a former champion decathlete turned track and physical education coach. Reinis is dedicated to building complete movers: fast, coordinated, confident athletes who understand their bodies. His training blends classical sprint development with exploratory tasks, helping athletes develop physical literacy and long-term adaptability. In sports performance, we often fixate on exercises, cues, and optimizing micro-qualities in the moment. What we discuss far less, yet what often separates the elite, is the role of play, creativity, and culture. By looking closely at events like the pole vault and hurdles, we can see how a developmental, curiosity-driven approach benefits athletes of every sport. In this episode, Reinis shares the remarkable story of losing a finger, training exclusively with his non-dominant hand, and still setting a shot put PR. This opens the door to a rich discussion on cross-education, novelty, and how the brain actually learns movement. We explore play-based coaching, pole vault as a developmental super-tool, contrasts between Eastern and American coaching philosophies, youth sport creativity, and sustainable tendon development. It's a conversation full of insight, storytelling, and reminders of what truly anchors a lifelong athletic journey: curiosity, joy, and the art of falling in love with movement. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength and LILA Exogen wearable resistance. Use the code “justfly20” for 20% off any Lila Exogen wearable resistance training, including the popular Exogen Calf Sleeves. For this offer, head to Lilateam.com Use code “justfly10” for 10% off the Vert Trainer View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. (https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/) 0:00 – Early upbringing in Latvia and falling in love with movement 6:18 – Play, curiosity, and environment driven athlete development 14:50 – Injuries, setbacks, and choosing to continue competing 23:40 – Czech training experience and constraints based coaching 33:05 – European versus American development and long term athlete philosophy 45:10 – Games, novelty, and bringing play back into training 59:47 – Specialization mistakes and the importance of multi sport development 1:11:48 – Plyometrics, bounding, and gradual tissue adaptation 1:22:40 – Injury lessons, tendon health, and the value of long term gradual loading Actionable Takeaways 6:18 – Play, curiosity, and environment driven development Reinis explains that his athletic foundation came from unstructured exploration, not early specialization. Let athletes solve problems rather than repeat fixed patterns. Encourage outdoor play and varied surfaces to build natural coordination. Curiosity creates better movers than rigid instruction. 14:50 – Navigating injuries and staying in the sport Reinis shares how setbacks led him to rethink training instead of quitting. Use injuries as a signal to adjust training rather than push through blindly. Keep a competitive outlet during rehab to maintain identity and motivation. Return with smarter progression instead of trying to reclaim old numbers immediately. 23:40 – Constraints based learning from Czech training Reinis describes how training environments shaped movement without heavy cueing. Change the environment before changing the athlete. Use simple tasks and small boundaries to create automatic technical improvements. Let athletes feel solutions instead of chasing perfect positions. 33:05 – European versus American development Reinis contrasts long term models focused on movement quality rather than short term output. Early years should build durability, not just speed and strength metrics. Avoid rushing physical qualities before coordination and play are established. Development is a process of layering, not skipping steps. 45:10 – Bringing games and novelty back into training Reinis highlights how playful constraints improve responsiveness and decision making. Add game based movement to keep athletes adaptive under changing conditions. Use novelty sparingly to reawaken coordination and intent. Reduce scripted drills when athletes stop learning from them. 59:47 – Multi sport value and avoiding early specialization Reinis explains why single sport paths can limit long term performance. Multiple sports expand movement bandwidth and reduce overuse. Delay specialization until athletes have broad coordination skills. Early success does not guarantee long term development. 1:11:48 – Plyometrics and gradual tissue progression Reinis stresses that bounding and plyos require patience and slow tissue adaptation. Progress volume and intensity over seasons, not weeks. Start with low amplitude contacts before higher velocity work. Tendons adapt slower than muscles, so loading must reflect that timeline. 1:22:40 – Tendon health and long term loading approach Reinis shares what he learned from repeated injury cycles. Small, consistent loading beats aggressive spikes in volume. Build tolerance through frequency and controlled exposure. The goal is to stay in the game long enough for development to compound. Quotes from Reinis Krēgers "Good coaching has some mystery because we are not robots" "Kids should fall in love with the movement and the sport before anything else" "Constraints are the key word in my training method and philosophy" "Track and field without play is a dry and bad solution for long term success" "There is no such thing as a training methodology, it is the relationship between the coach and the athlete" "Sudden increases in load were always the trigger for my Achilles problems" "You want gradual and consistent work if you want the tissues to adapt" "Sleep enough and rest after good training, that is one of the most important things I tell young athletes" About Reinis Krēgers Reinis Krēgers is a Latvian track and physical preparation coach known for blending classical sprint mechanics with modern movement ecology. With a background in athletics and physical education, Reinis has built a reputation for developing athletes who are not only fast, but exceptionally coordinated, elastic, and adaptable across environments. Drawing from European sprint traditions, plyometric culture, and cutting-edge motor-learning principles, Reinis emphasizes rhythm, posture, and natural force expression before “numbers.” His training sessions regularly weave together technical sprint development, multi-planar strength, and exploratory movement tasks, giving athletes the bandwidth to become resilient movers rather than rigid specialists. Reinis works across youth, club, and competitive settings, helping sprinters, jumpers, and team-sport athletes gain speed, power, and physical literacy. His coaching is marked by clarity, intentionality, and an ability to meet athletes where they are, building them from foundational movement quality toward high-performance execution. Whether on the track or in the PE hall, Reinis' mission is the same: develop confident, capable movers who understand their bodies, enjoy the process, and carry a lifelong relationship with athleticism.

Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we are back, again, for one final time, from Adelaide, Australia, home of the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships. And that. Is. A. Wrap. Travis and Kyle Friend recap a World Champs that was historic in so many ways, including: Latvia's Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova winning not just the first World Championships GOLD MEDAL in Latvian beach volleyball history, but the first medal at a World Championships at all, regardless of color. We are so, so, so happy for them Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher taking an excellent silver medal, becoming the only team to take a set off Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova at these World Championships Carol Salgado, the Iron Woman, Mother of Dragons, winning her long-awaited World Championships medal, making it a bronze in her NINTH World Champs appearance alongside Rebecca Cavalcanti, beating world no. 1 Thamela and Victoria to do it An All-Sweden final, the first time it has been an all-country battle since 2011 in Rome featured Brazil vs. Brazil. Crazier still? The oldest member on court was Jonatan Hellvig…at 24 years old. David Ahman becomes the youngest World Championships winner in history at 23, and their No. 2 team, Elmer Andersson and Jacob Holting-Nilsson, at 19 and 20, are absurd beyond measure. It's Sweden vs. the world now The first World Championships medal in France beach volleyball history secured by Arnaud Gauthier-Rat and Teo Rotar, who swept an impressive German team in Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler And, for one final time folks: FLAT WHITEEEEE SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/ Our medical timeout was brought to you by SHIELD Athletic Tape. If you're an athlete, coach, or just train hard, you know that staying healthy is easier said than done— it's about staying supported. That's where SHIELD comes in. SHIELD is a U.S.-based athletic tape company built by athletes, for athletes. Whether it's rigid tape for serious support, kinesiology tape with true 4-way stretch for maximum mobility, or turf tape to fight off burns on the field — SHIELD's got you covered. They even make recovery wraps for post-session cooldowns and inflammation control. And because it's all made right here in the U.S., you're getting elite quality and fast delivery —they are truly not cutting corners. Try SHIELD today — support that actually performs. Check them out at shieldhealthandfitness.com and use code SANDCAST for a discount. Tape smarter. Train harder. SHIELD up.

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Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ships of unknown origin or intent are flummoxing NATO forces on the high seas. Our correspondent visits the Latvian navy on the Virsaitis as it intercepts a mystery vessel. We examine China's enormous gig economy and how 200m workers are turning precarious conditions to their advantage. And a new book explores what people talk about when they talk about antisemitism.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I'm moving, I thought it would be nice to give you a bit of a historical breather episode, explaining the peculiarities of the proud Latvian region of Latgale. Which, in all seriousness, has more in common with Texas than you probably think.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.