Country on the Atlantic coast of West Africa
POPULARITY
Categories
Since Jan. 20, 84% of U.S. Agency for International Development grants and contracts have been terminated and 93% of agency staff have been fired. On July 1, the State Department absorbed the remaining staff and grants. On Lawfare Daily, Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey spoke to New York Times opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof about the global impact of the Trump administration's dismantling of the USAID and foreign assistance cuts. They discussed what Kristof saw in his reporting trips to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and South Sudan, and how the cuts to foreign assistance put U.S. national security at risk. Please note that this episode contains content that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Brigadier General Charles Young — a man born into slavery in Mays Lick, Kentucky, during the Civil War who went on to break barriers across the U.S. military and beyond. Despite facing relentless racism, repeated demotions, and exclusion due to his race, Young became a pioneer and trailblazer, achieving numerous historic firsts as a Black officer in the U.S. Army.You'll learn about Young's journey from his family's escape to freedom in Ripley, Ohio, through his tough years at West Point, his service with the Buffalo Soldiers, and his role as the first Black superintendent of a National Park (Sequoia & General Grant). We also learn about his friendships with figures like W.E.B. Du Bois, and his diplomatic posts in Haiti and Liberia.This episode touches on Young's incredible resilience, the legacy he left through public service, education, and advocacy, and his long-overdue posthumous promotion to Brigadier General in 2021. *The transcript for this show is auto generated using AI. Robots make mistakes too y'all!Connect with the show on social media-Facebook: Kentucky History & HauntsFacebook Group: Kentucky History & Haunts & MoreInstagram @kyhistoryhauntsEmails with comments, corrections, etc. can be sent to kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.comMail can be sent to Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd Suite ALouisville, KY 40222This episode is written, recorded, edited and marketed by Jessie. To buy her a coffee for her work on the show, Venmo @kyhistoryhauntshttps://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=219094BE-2C76-4E63-85B3-8D8B46EFFFB5https://brigadiergeneralcharlesyoungfoundation.org/timeline/
In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the political developments in Mali under the junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta; the potentials and pitfalls of the new opposition coalition in Nigeria, the African Democratic Congress; and the increasing importance of Africa's critical minerals in geopolitics and international relations. At the start of the episode, they briefly comment on the passing of President Buhari and also provide an update on the new President of Afreximbank.Time stamps:00:00 Comment on the passing of President Buhari02:16 Introduction03:32 Afreximbank update04:29 Mali's Gen. Assimi Goïta12:14 Nigeria's African Democratic Congress24:37 Africa's critical minerals41:32 What in the Worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/
Uh oh! Losers like Ben Shapiro are freaking out because Superman has gone woke! Carson and Gavin dive deep into this nonsense, as well as Ozzy Osbourne's final concert, Larry David & Barack Obama working on a show together, Trump insulting Liberia, and they watch a clip of someone fainting during the national anthem. Enjoy! Want to stay up to date with the podcast? Give us a follow on our social media platforms, and check out the video version of this show on YouTube in the links below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ittakesallkindspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ITAKPodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQ1H-tYJrxroyz82ygvJoI9splHke-Ez 00:00 Intro 11:46 Ozzy Osbourne's final concert 28:02 Fainting during the national anthem 30:54 Trump insults Liberia 36:37 Larry David & Barack Obama team up for comedy show 44:13 Superman 1:30:40 Watcha Listening To? 1:34:04 Outro
Reaction to a deadly mass shooting at a Lexington church, President Trump gets high praise from his base in Kentucky, KSU provides lawmakers with an update on its budget shortfalls, Somerset Maya Alan Keck discusses his political future, and Kentucky students work to build a clinic to help patients in Liberia.
We had a special guest, Honorable Saah H. Joseph, an old friend from Liberia stop by during 2nd service. Join us to hear updates from the work God is doing in Liberia through as well as a message from Pastor Ken continuing our series on Philippians. This week we dive into Phil. 2: 12-18.
El país de África fue fundado para recibir esclavos liberados en EE.UU. Y la historua es mucho más compleja de lo que se cree, dicen expertos.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
In this expansive episode, Ghost dives deep into Africa's shifting alliances and the global scramble for critical resources. He opens with Trump's Africa Summit, where five West African nations were invited to Washington to negotiate trade deals centered on rare earth minerals, oil, and gas. Ghost methodically dissects NPR and AP coverage, showing how Western media narratives obscure the real incentives driving U.S. outreach, countering China's and Russia's growing footholds across the continent. Using detailed maps and timelines, he explains how military coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have created a new power bloc aligned with Russia, and why Liberia, Gabon, and others were strategically selected for engagement. The conversation moves to the Pentagon's controversial investment in MP Materials, effectively nationalizing America's only rare earth mine to break dependence on Chinese supply chains. Ghost then pivots to Israel's turmoil, exploring how Netanyahu's government is trapped between domestic collapse, far-right coalition partners, and stalled Gaza negotiations. With plenty of sidebars, on rare earth land grabs, CIA-backed coups, and the long game of economic warfare, this episode is equal parts exposé and history lesson, revealing how old empires still pull the strings behind modern headlines.
Big Beautiful Bill, Sess pool, Climate Change, Liberia
Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les excuses du président du Liberia et l'augmentation des taxes douanières américaines au Brésil. Allemagne : des réfugiés afghans attendent toujours leur visa La justice allemande a ordonné au gouvernement de délivrer les visas promis aux familles afghanes réfugiées au Pakistan depuis la chute de Kaboul en 2021. Sans ce document, elles risquent d'être expulsées vers leur pays. Pourquoi les autorités ne veulent-elles plus leur octroyer de visas ? Le gouvernement de Friedrich Merz va-t-il faire appel de cette décision de justice ? Avec Pascal Thibaut, correspondant de RFI à Berlin. Liberia : un espoir de justice pour les victimes des guerres civiles ? Plus de vingt ans après la fin des deux guerres civiles qui ont ravagé le Liberia entre 1989 et 2003, le président Joseph Boakai a présenté, au nom de l'État, les excuses officielles de l'État pour les 250 000 morts. Pourquoi le faire maintenant ? Ces excuses s'accompagnent-elles de mesures judiciaires concrètes pour les personnes concernées ? Avec Christina Okello, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI. Brésil : pour soutenir Bolsonaro, Trump augmente les taxes douanières Pour dénoncer les poursuites judiciaires lancées contre l'ancien président Jair Bolsonaro, Donald Trump menace de surtaxer de 50 % les importations des produits brésiliens aux États-Unis. Quelles seraient les conséquences économiques pour le Brésil si ces droits de douane étaient appliqués ? Avec Anne-Sophie Alsif, cheffe économiste chez BDO. Et en fin d'émission, la chronique « Un œil sur les réseaux » de Jessica Taieb. Au programme, retour sur la victoire écrasante des Parisiens contre le Real Madrid en demi-finale de la Coupe du monde des clubs.
Au sommaire : Cinq chefs d'Etats africains (Gabon, Guinée-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritanie et Sénégal) se sont rendus cette semaine à Washington pour un sommet consacré aux questions commerciales, mais aussi aux défis sécuritaires et à la politique migratoire. Pourquoi cet intérêt nouveau du président Trump pour le continent ? Volonté de contrer l'influence de la Chine en Afrique ? Multiplication des partenariats portant sur les ressources souterraines ? Autre visite à Washington, celle du Premier ministre israélien Benyamin Netanyahu. Le président Donald Trump presse pour un cessez-le-feu à Gaza. Chaque semaine, des journalistes et éditorialistes africains décryptent l'actualité africaine et internationale. Avec la participation de : Jean-Paul Oro, correspondant à Paris du quotidien L'intelligent d'Abidjan, président de l'Union des journalistes ivoiriens en France Karine Oriot, éditorialiste camerounaise Eric Topona, journaliste tchadien au sein de la rédaction Afrique francophone de la Deutsche Welle
Gaza: strage di bambini in fila davanti ad una clinica. L'ONU contro Washington: “Sanzioni a Francesca Albanese? Precedente pericoloso”.Ucraina: assassinato in pieno giorno alto ufficiale dei servizi segreti.Iran: arrestato calligrafo a Mashhad. Nessuna notizia da 10 giorni.Trump elogia il presidente liberiano per il suo "buon inglese". Peccato che il paese parli inglese da due secoliIntroduzione al notiziario: l'illusione dell'uguaglianzaQuesto e molto altro nel notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (07/09/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department. 3:15pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 3:20pm- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Rich will be hosting Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell for a Politics & Pints event on Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm at the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA. VIP tickets are on sale now at: 1210wpht.com. 3:30pm- According to a report from Fox News Digital, the Department of Justice is criminally investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for potential false statements to Congress related to the Trump-Russia probe. 3:45pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview his Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15th. Plus, it has been almost one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler, PA, when will we finally learn what happened? Sen. McCormick explains: “Honestly, I'm unsatisfied that we don't have answers. I don't understand it.” 4:05pm- The city of Philadelphia has reached an agreement with District Council 33—the union representing the city's trash collectors. 4:20pm- New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherril has endorsed socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor—but was that a major mistake? 4:30pm- Lora Ries—Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 4:50pm- Want to go bowling in the nude? There is (horrifyingly) an event in Pittsburgh on Saturday where you can! 5:05pm- The Department of Justice and FBI have announced that there is no evidence of a Jeffrey Epstein “client list” and that their inquiry will come to a close—though, the law enforcement departments did release an 11-hour video recording from outside Epstein's prison cell in hopes of dispelling claims that Epstein was secretly murdered. There is, however, one-minute from the tape missing—which Attorney General Pam Bondi attempted to explain away when questioned by the press on Tuesday. 5:15pm- Don't worry, Bill Pullman is still alive! Plus, Rich and Justin discuss their favorite Bill Paxton films. Did Matt really pick Titanic? 5:30pm- During a meeting at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he has officially nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. 5:40pm- A Kamala Harris interview was so bizarre that a social media personality decided not to use it, a Washington Post editorial complains about CVS locking up shampoo, Grok has a meltdown on X, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Elon Musk should spend his energy and money fighting for a balanced budget Amendment instead of creating a third party. 6:05pm- While on the red carpet, actor Sean Gunn was asked if MAGA was mad because Superman is an immigrant. Rich sets the record straight: MAGA doesn't hate Superman despite this far-left journalist's claims. 6:30pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 6:45pm- According to a re ...
Mark Thompson kicks off the show with ABC's Alex Stone, diving into the headline-grabbing robbery of Joe Burrow's home and the quarterback's surprising reaction as revealed in a new Netflix doc. Then, Mark unpacks President Trump's awkward moment during a meeting with Liberia's president, highlighting a major gaffe on the country's official language. KFI's Heather Brooker joins to talk about her exclusive Comic-Con coverage, the hottest cosplay trends, and her new podcast Entertain Me. The hour wraps with a box office breakdown—can Superman finally dethrone Jurassic Park?
Les présidents du Gabon, de la Guinée-Bissau, du Liberia, de la Mauritanie et du Sénégal sont à Washington à l'invitation de Donald Trump. Au centre des discussions, les questions commerciales, les minerais et la sécurité. Qu'attendez-vous de ce sommet aux États-Unis ? Quelles sont vos priorités ?
In this episode of the All About Nothing Podcast, hosts Barrett Gruber and Bill Kimler engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from the history of Liberia to the political dynamics surrounding Donald Trump and the Epstein client list. They share personal anecdotes about tattoos, delve into the significance of symbols in South Carolina, and explore the ethics of political party support. The conversation is punctuated with humor and insights, making for an engaging listen.Barrett Gruber | LinktreeBill Kimler | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreeBlack White Blue in the South | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeClick here for Episode Show Notes!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.
Pags reports on the devastating flooding up near Kerr County: over 109 confirmed dead and more than 150 still missing, with rescue teams battling dangerous conditions to find survivors. Then, President Trump hosted a multilateral lunch in DC with five West and Central African leaders—Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon—to shift U.S. policy from aid to mutual trade and investment. In a candid press moment, Trump even questioned whether recent attacks on ICE and CBP agents might be part of an “organized threat.” Pags breaks down both the human tragedy in Texas and the high-stakes diplomatic shift—and he's got the clips you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Los comentarios sobre el "buen inglés" de inglés que hizo Trump acerca del presidente de Liberia han generado polémica.
Il corpo del bracciante agricolo 43enne Michael Tony, giunto dalla Liberia all'Itlaia in cerca di un futuro migliore, è stato trovato martedì mattina dai colleghi, in stato avanzato di decomposizione. La scomparsa dell'uomo, lo scorso 1° luglio, era stata denunciata dal titolare.
Their system membership card needs to be constantly renewed. Your tax dollars went to condoms in Liberia. Hump pilots. Will us pushing out people like Cornyn and Tillis backfire on us? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Opening Monologue (07/09/2025): On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department. 3:15pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 3:20pm- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Rich will be hosting Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell for a Politics & Pints event on Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm at the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA. VIP tickets are on sale now at: 1210wpht.com. 3:30pm- According to a report from Fox News Digital, the Department of Justice is criminally investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for potential false statements to Congress related to the Trump-Russia probe. 3:45pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview his Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15th. Plus, it has been almost one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler, PA, when will we finally learn what happened? Sen. McCormick explains: “Honestly, I'm unsatisfied that we don't have answers. I don't understand it.”
Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become a gateway for trafficking?Leaders from five African countries - Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal - have been invited to a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. What will they discuss?And we hear how women in Morocco are keeping the art of rug-weaving alive, and how traditional rugs are a symbol of cultural identity.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alfonso Daniels and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Karnie Sharp
Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become a gateway for trafficking? Leaders from five African countries - Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal - have been invited to a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. What will they discuss? And we hear how women in Morocco are keeping the art of rug-weaving alive, and how traditional rugs are a symbol of cultural identity. Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alfonso Daniels and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Karnie Sharp
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts leaders from five African nations for a discussion and lunch at the White House on Wednesday, including leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal.Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Tuesday evening that at least seven countries will receive trade-related letters on Wednesday morning, with an additional number of announcements set for the afternoon.Authorities have confirmed at least 119 deaths as a result of the flooding in central Texas, including 59 adults and 36 children in Kerr County. In New Mexico, At least three people have died in flash flooding in the village of Ruidoso.
Cinq chefs d'État africains sont accueillis à la Maison Blanche pour un sommet de trois jours. Les présidents du Liberia, du Sénégal, de Mauritanie, de Guinée-Bissau et du Gabon ont été invités pour cette rencontre centrée officiellement sur des questions commerciales. L'Amérique revient en Afrique… non plus avec de l'aide humanitaire, mais avec des contrats.
World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 10th July 2025.Today: Greece pauses asylum. Italy Pope climate. Britain Macron migration. Europe US tariffs. Liberia government apology. Kenya police action. Pakistan digital currency. Malaysia US trade. US tariff letters. Canada terrorist plan. France lends Bayeux.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
In this episode of The Midweek Takeaway, we're joined by Nick Thurlow, the newly appointed Chairman of Hamak Gold, to discuss the company's bold new direction. Hamak is blending traditional gold exploration in Liberia, most notably at the high potential Nimba project, with a pioneering Bitcoin treasury strategy, becoming one of the first UK-listed explorers to do so. Nick shares insights on what drew him to the role, the strategic importance of Hamak's dual focus on natural resources and digital assets, and the significance of the recent £2.47 million fundraise, which included backing from Qatari investors. A fascinating conversation on innovation, value creation, and the evolving role of mining companies in the digital age.
Welcome to The Evangelism Podcast, where we explore the joy of sharing the gospel with the world. Today, we have a special guest – Pastor Ostranuel Kamara from Monrovia, Liberia. He was born a Muslim and today Pastor Kamara shares his incredible testimony of coming to faith in Jesus after a miraculous encounter, and how God is now using him to reach his own Muslim village with the good news. Tune in as we discuss the importance of evangelism and how God is opening doors for the gospel, even in the most unexpected places.
Recorded live at Bitcoin FilmFest '25 in Warsaw, this interview with Oswald dives into his latest documentary The Legend of Landi—the story of an Italian fugitive living on a floating platform off the coast of Iran.We also explore Oswald's encounters along the way, including an unforgettable interview with Liberia's reformed (!) warlord and cannibal, General Butt-Naked.---⚠️ This episode contains discussions about psychedelics and cannibalism and is intended for mature audiences only. Nothing shared is medical advice or a recommendation.⚠️---00:00 – Intro01:04 – Breaking Bread with General Butt-Naked (Reformed Cannibal!)04:16 – Who Is Landi? The Fugitive Wanted by Multiple Governments05:54 – Making Documentaries with Zero Filmmaking Experience09:30 – How Oswald Reached Landi in International Waters10:45 – What It Was Like Sitting Face-to-Face with Landi12:39 – What Saved Oswald's Life When Making Landi's Documentary13:43 – Oswald's Vision for the Ending of The Legend of Landi16:46 – Why Every Nation Needs a Foundational Myth21:36 – Does Oswald Bring His Partner on These Wild Adventures?22:16 – Oswald on Psychedelics29:44 – Oswald's Most Terrifying Psychedelic Trip34:16 – Where to Follow Oswald and His Work---
This episode of the Only Business podcast explores how gratitude can be a powerful tool for business growth. It breaks down eight practical ways gratitude impacts client loyalty, team morale, decision-making, and long-term success. Listeners will learn how to apply gratitude as a mindset and strategy to stay focused, build stronger relationships, and move through difficult seasons with clarity and purpose.
Today, Jackson TerKeurst joins me to share his extraordinary journey from the rural simplicity of a Liberian village to the chaos and trauma of war, and finally, to discovering a profound sense of belonging through faith, community, and adoption. Jackson recounts the harrowing experience of surviving as a child during Liberia's brutal civil conflict, the transformative power of music and worship in his healing, and how God orchestrated a miraculous meeting that led to finding his adoptive family in America. Through his powerful story, Jackson invites us to confront our past traumas, embrace our identity in Christ, and experience true healing and hope in community. So join us because all our stories matter, and our greatest pains can become our most impactful ministries. Jackson TerKeurst is an entrepreneur and leader who continues to defy the odds as a first-generation immigrant from West Africa who owns and runs a small business. The adopted son of bestselling author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, Jackson is passionate about drawing together people from diverse backgrounds to experience authentic community. He lives with his wife and their two children outside Nashville, Tennessee.Jackson's Book:The Only Way Forward is BackSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowSubscribe on Substack for Early, Ad-Free Episodes and More Support the show
« Le flou entourant les conditions d'éligibilité à la présidence de la République de Guinée se dissipe, peu à peu », écrit Guinéenews. Le mandat présidentiel sera fixé à sept ans, renouvelable une seule fois. Une « avancée majeure », selon Oyé Béavogui, ancien secrétaire général par intérim du Parti démocratique de Guinée – Rassemblement démocratique africain (PDG-RDA), proche du pouvoir. Selon lui, cet allongement du mandat présidentiel « offre aux dirigeants le temps nécessaire pour se consacrer aux vraies priorités du pays », rapporte Guinéematin. « Un mandat de cinq ans ne sert pas à grand-chose », renchérit Alhoussein Maganera Kaké, le coordinateur général de la Synergie GDM 2025, lui aussi proche du pouvoir. « Vous avez deux ans de campagne, puis, une fois élu, un an pour identifier les cadres et les nommer. Il vous reste à peine deux ans pour travailler. Et en deux ans, on ne peut rien faire », précise-t-il dans le Djely. Africaguinée retient, de son côté, que l'un des aspects cruciaux de ces dispositions réside « dans l'immunité civile et pénale accordée aux anciens présidents pour les actes commis durant l'exercice régulier de leurs fonctions ». Mamadi Doumbouya, candidat ? Il s'était engagé à ne pas se représenter, mais la perspective inquiète Ibrahima Diallo, membre du Front national pour la défense de la Constitution. Elle remettrait « en cause la crédibilité et la légitimité de tout le processus, quelle que soit la qualité du texte proposé. Notre énergie collective doit désormais être dirigée vers un seul objectif : empêcher la candidature » du président de la transition, explique-t-il dans un entretien à Guinée7. Dans son éditorial, le site d'informations burkinabè Wakat Sera ironise : « Ainsi donc, sauf tsunami, Mamadi Doumbouya se présentera à la prochaine élection présidentielle », tout en rappelant que le président de la transition s'est engagé à ne pas se présenter. Jeune Afrique se montre tout aussi dubitatif sur la position qu'adoptera le général, « ce mandat allongé servira-t-il à Mamadi Doumbouya, très probable candidat », s'interroge le magazine. Inquiétude après la disparition de l'USAID « Le désengagement américain fait craindre une résurgence des épidémies » au Libéria. Reportage dans le Point dans ce pays qui détient « désormais le titre de pays africain le plus touché par ces coupes budgétaires liées à la disparition de l'Agence américaine pour le développement. Tous financements confondus, elles représentaient 3% du revenu national brut, « les professionnels de santé redoutent en l'état une détérioration de la situation épidémique ». Et le VIH est « loin de constituer le seul objet de préoccupation », précise le Point, le Mpox est « en arrière-plan ». « Bien que le centre épidémique de la variole du singe demeure en Afrique centrale, la transmission du virus s'est récemment accélérée au Liberia, où les autorités publiques ont recensé près de 900 cas suspectés depuis janvier 2025. » « Les Africains sommés d'être des grands garçons responsables », titre Aujourd'hui au Faso dans son éditorial. L'avenir de l'aide humanitaire en Afrique s'écrit en pointillé, selon Le Pays qui met en exergue cette citation de Cicéron qui « a traversé les âges depuis la Rome antique » : « L'argent est le nerf de la guerre. » Le site rappelle que faute d'argent, le Programme alimentaire mondial « menace de fermer des camps de réfugiés au Soudan où l'organisation onusienne est très active en raison du conflit armé qui déchire le pays depuis plus de deux ans ». Mais le Pays appelle « l'Afrique à prendre ses responsabilités en travaillant à éviter les situations de conflit qui contribuent à retarder le développement du continent, en plus de plonger les populations dans la précarité et la tourmente », conclut le site burkinabè.
Send us a textCharles MacArthur Emanuel—known to many as Chuckie Taylor—speaks to us from United States Penitentiary Lee in Virginia, where he is serving a 97-year sentence under a conviction he has always challenged. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, he shares the story the world hasn't heard.Far from the one-dimensional villain of news headlines, Emanuel reveals himself as a man searching for truth, accountability, and redemption. Born in Boston to a Trinidadian mother and Liberian father, he was raised with Caribbean values of respect and “manas” long before Liberia's brutal civil conflict. An assassination attempt on his father, President Charles Taylor, pushed him toward creating the Anti-Terrorist Unit to protect his family—a decision he says was driven by loyalty, not lust for power.Chuckie Taylor describes himself now as “Gomai,” a man in philosophical transition who rejects the narrative of a sadistic warlord and asks the world to recognize his growth and humanity. He argues he was unfairly targeted as the only U.S. citizen convicted under federal anti-torture laws—an unprecedented case that he says was more about politics than justice.This conversation is about complicating the easy story. It's about giving voice to the condemned and confronting the uncomfortable question: What if this man deserves a second chance?
Nour Abdul-Razzak talks about her research on a cognitive behavioral therapy program called Choose to Change. “Longer-term Impacts of a Youth Behavioral Science Intervention: Experimental Evidence from Chicago” by Nour Abdul-Razzak, Brandon Domash, Kelly Hallberg, and Cristobal Pinto Poehls. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: Scarcity: Why having too little means so much by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir. “Thinking, fast and slow? Some field experiments to reduce crime and dropout in Chicago” by Sara B. Heller, Anuj K. Shah, Jonathan Guryan, Jens Ludwig, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Harold A. Pollack. “Reducing crime and violence: Experimental evidence from cognitive behavioral therapy in Liberia” by Christopher Blattman, Julian C. Jamison, and Margaret Sheridan. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Reduces Crime and Violence over Ten Years: Experimental Evidence” by Christopher Blattman, Sebastian Chaskel, Julian C. Jamison, and Margaret Sheridan. “Predicting and Preventing Gun Violence: An Experimental Evaluation of READI Chicago" by Monica P. Bhatt, Sara B. Heller, Max Kapustin, Marianne Bertrand, and Christopher Blattman. Probable Causation Episode 88: Sara Heller and Max Kapustin. "Therapy to Reduce Violence and Improve Institutional Safety During Incarceration" by Bill Evans, Tyler Giles, and Rebecca Margolit-Chan. "Can Recidivism be Prevented from Behind Bars? Evidence from a Behavioral Program" by William Arbour. Probable Causation Episode 102: William Arbour. "'Something Works' in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program" by Marcella Alsan, Arkey Barnett, Peter Hull, Crystal S. Yang. Probable Causation Episode 113: Peter Hull . “A Cognitive View of Policing” by Oeindrila Dube, Sandy Jo MacArthur, and Anuj Shah. Probable Causation Episode 104: Oeindrila Dube.
This episode of the Only Business podcast unpacks eight reasons why people are not referring your business and how to change that starting now. Learn how to build emotional connection, clarify your offer, create a referral system, and teach your audience exactly when and how to recommend you. If you're tired of being liked but not referred, this episode gives you the strategy to turn admiration into action.
Send us a textChuckie Taylor opens up about his remarkable journey across three continents in this candid conversation about identity, family, and cultural adaptation. Born in Boston to a Trinidadian mother and Liberian father, Chuck's early years were split between American neighborhoods before ultimately being sent to live with his father—who would later become Liberia's president—during his teenage years.With refreshing honesty, Chuckie describes himself as a "hip-hop baby" who grew up listening to Wu-Tang Clan and Black Moon while also connecting to his Caribbean roots through steel pan and calypso music. When trouble arose in Florida, his mother made the life-altering decision to send him to war-torn Liberia, where he faced the dual challenge of reconnecting with a largely absent father and navigating an entirely different cultural landscape.The cultural shock proved immense. From being dubbed "the American chicken" to learning the intricate protocols of communicating with African elders, Chuckie found himself adapting to survive in an environment where layers of hierarchy separated him from even his own father. His reflections on parenting philosophies—"the African mentality is that the child is born to serve their parents" versus his belief that "a parent is to serve his child"—reveal the profound perspectives he developed through these cross-continental experiences.What makes this conversation truly illuminating is Chuckie's ability to articulate the nuances between different Black cultural experiences—American, Caribbean, and African—highlighting diversity often overlooked in broader discussions. His subsequent journey to Trinidad to connect with his maternal roots before returning to America demonstrates a perpetual search for belonging that many with complex cultural identities will recognize.Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up between worlds? Listen now to this fascinating exploration of identity, adaptation, and resilience across cultural boundaries, and share your thoughts on how our backgrounds shape who we become.Support the showFollow our IG & YouTube for live updates @LFTGRadio
This episode of the Only Business Podcast asks a question most entrepreneurs avoid: Do you like yourself? We explore how self-perception quietly shapes pricing, leadership, boundaries, decision making, and long term business health. If you have been feeling stuck, scattered, or disconnected from your work, this episode will help you reconnect with the person behind the business and build from a stronger foundation.
SummaryIn this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith speaks with Jackson Terkeurst, who shares his harrowing story of growing up in Liberia during the Civil War. Jackson recounts his experiences of fleeing into the jungle, surviving in orphanages, and eventually finding his way to America. He discusses the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, the impact of trauma on his life, and the power of music in his journey. Jackson's story is one of resilience, hope, and the importance of sharing one's narrative to heal and inspire others.
In this episode of the Only Business Podcast, we break down the new rules of business credit in 2025. From what lenders really look for to why your social media presence no longer matters, this episode uncovers the most common mistakes keeping entrepreneurs from getting funded. Listeners will learn how to prepare their financials, avoid predatory lenders, prove ROI, and build trust with underwriters. If you're serious about securing capital and growing your business, this episode is your blueprint.
If you've ever felt lost, this unforgettable conversation will help you come home to yourself. This episode will change how you think about your past, your purpose, and what's possible for your future. Because if you've been carrying pain, guilt, or questions you can't quite name, this is the conversation that helps you finally let go of all that. Today, Mel sits down with singer-songwriter Mon Rovîa, whose breathtaking journey from war-torn Liberia, where he narrowly escaped becoming a child soldier, to the global stage will stop you in your tracks. But this isn't just about his story—it's about what his story will awaken in you. Adopted and raised in the U.S., Mon spent years trying to outrun his trauma. What followed was guilt, despair and a deep feeling of not belonging anywhere. Until he realized he had a choice: He could stay stuck in suffering or turn his pain into power. His answer came through music, and what he's created is reaching millions around the world. In fact, he's one of Mel's favorite artists. But this isn't just about Mon's voice. It's about what his story inspires in you. In this episode, you'll learn: -How to stop running from your past, and start turning it into purpose -Why guilt keeps you stuck (and how to let it go) -What it really means to “belong” in your own life -That no matter what you've been through, you belong here This episode will stay with you. By the end, you'll feel seen. Grounded. Clearer about where you've been, and more certain about where you're headed. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, this one will help you go deeper: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Mate on Trauma & How to HealConnect with Mel: Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel's personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
On this episode we are joined by Sara Zufan to discuss her PhD journey and recent projects. The episode covers various research experiences and challenges in the field, including the rapid detection of AMR using nanopore sequencing, COVID-19 projects, hepatitis A outbreak investigations, and Lassa virus surveillance in Liberia. The guests share insights into their professional journeys, their experiences working across different continents, and the future of microbial bioinformatics research.
From June 21, 2023: Carolyn Cole, a Pulitzer-Prize winning staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times, has covered wars and other conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Kosovo, Liberia, Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, and the U.S.-Mexico border. Over the course of her 30 year career, she has been seriously injured on the job precisely once—when members of the Minnesota State Patrol pushed Cole over a retaining wall and pepper sprayed her so badly that her eyes were swollen shut. Cole was in Minneapolis in the summer of 2020 to cover the protests after the murder of George Floyd. She was wearing a flak jacket marked TV, a helmet, and carried press credentials at the time of her attack. Cole's story is not unique among the press corps. According to a new report out this week from the Knight First Amendment Institute called “Covering Democracy: Protests, the Police, and the Press,” in 2020, at least 129 journalists were arrested while covering social justice protests and more than 400 suffered physical attacks, 80 percent of them at the hands of law enforcement. As Joel Simon, author of the report and former Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, writes, “The presence of the media is essential to dissent; it is the oxygen that gives protests life. Media coverage is one of the primary mechanisms by which protesters' grievances and demands reach the broader public.”Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Joel, as well as Katy Glenn Bass, the Research Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, to discuss the report, the long legacy of law enforcement attacks on journalists covering protests in America, who counts as “the press” in the eyes of the court, and what can be done to better ensure press freedom.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We welcome the "Bullet" to show. Growing up in Minnesota to legend status at the University of Florida. Today, we learn about the transition from college to the pros, and what ahead for Fahnbulleh.
Send us a textBreaking a silence that spans nearly two decades, Chuckie Taylor speaks directly from federal prison in a raw, unfiltered conversation that challenges deeply entrenched narratives about his life and role in West African conflicts. The son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor doesn't shy away from confronting the most heinous allegations that have shadowed him since his father's regime collapsed.With remarkable clarity, Taylor dismantles what he describes as propaganda by focusing on simple facts – born in 1977, he questions how he could have masterminded atrocities in the early 1990s when he was a teenager living in Florida. He points to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission's findings, noting his absence from their list of those responsible for "gross abuses" during the civil war. "If I had something to hide, I wouldn't be making myself open to dialogue," Taylor asserts, establishing a system through LFTG where he'll directly address questions from Liberians seeking answers.The conversation reveals a man who has used his imprisonment to develop articulation and perspective, directly challenging expectations that he'd emerge as "someone inarticulate, someone who wasted their time in prison." While acknowledging the trauma experienced by war victims and offering prayers for their healing, Taylor maintains that propaganda has confused his identity with his father's actions: "The son has paid for the sins of the father for 18 years." His parting message combines defiance with reconciliation: "I believe I have a genuine contribution to make, but it has to be done after we confront these lies." Have questions for Chucky Taylor? Submit them through LFTG, where he's committed to addressing the most pressing inquiries about his past and Liberia's complex history.Support the showFollow our IG & Twitter for live updates @LFTGRadio
Send us a textFrom behind federal prison walls, Chuckie Taylor delivers a powerful and meticulously detailed account of what he describes as one of America's most troubling miscarriages of justice. With scholarly precision, Taylor breaks down the legal irregularities, political motivations, and constitutional violations that led to his unprecedented 97-year sentence in America's first-ever torture case.Taylor's petition begins by unveiling startling political connections: his prosecution was allegedly pushed by former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf through her relationship with President George W. Bush, evidenced by Laura Bush's attendance at Sirleaf's inauguration. The timing strategically coincided with mounting international pressure on the US to prosecute under its anti-torture statute following controversies surrounding enhanced interrogation techniques after 9/11.The most compelling aspect of Taylor's argument centers on a fundamental legal contradiction. The anti-torture statute (18 USC 2340) specifically targets "public officials acting under color of law." Taylor explains this created an irreconcilable conflict: his indictment was built on his status as a US citizen, yet to qualify as a "public official" under the statute, he would have needed to be a Liberian citizen. This contradiction, he argues, represents an unconstitutional application that violated his Fifth Amendment rights.Through court document citations and transcript references that listeners can independently verify, Taylor methodically deconstructs his trial. He reveals how the judge imposed restrictive protective orders that made defense investigation in post-war Liberia nearly impossible. Perhaps most disturbing are allegations that prosecutors shared defense witness lists with Liberian authorities, resulting in threats and violence against witnesses' families. Meanwhile, prosecution witnesses received substantial payments—$5,000 each, equivalent to three years' salary in Liberia.Taylor's voice carries the weight of someone who has spent years studying law from inside prison walls, determined to understand how the system failed him. His petition isn't just a plea for personal justice, but a warning about how media manipulation, political convenience, and prosecutorial overreach can combine to deprive anyone of liberty. Without clemency or pardon intervention, Taylor states plainly, "I will die in prison."Support the showFollow our IG & Twitter for live updates @LFTGRadio
God's Existence: Deeper Thoughts for Greater Insights by Gary R. Lindberg Amazon.com Garyrlindberg.com Does evolution contradict the Bible, or is it another tool God used for Creation? Why was the Old Testament written? What should Genesis tell us about creation? How should we look at certain issues raised in Genesis such as Adam and Eve, missing people, descendants of Adam, and even the Great Flood? We want to evaluate whether or not Moses was real, and whether or not the Exodus really happened. When did the alleged Exodus actually occur? We seek answers to these and other questions to get a better understanding of those events so long ago. The answers may be shocking, surprising, or different than what we were told. A profound book that is "on fire" to discover new truths to age-old questions.About the author Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the author's parents moved just before his seventh birthday to Santa Maria, California. There he grew up and attended grade schools up through high school. The author is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in U. S. History. Then he volunteered to join the Peace Corps for two and a half years during which he taught primary school students and teachers various techniques in a trial school gardens program in the Ivory Coast which is located in West Africa between Liberia and Ghana. He became fluent in French during that time. After his Peace Corps service, he toured Europe and visited primarily Italy, Germany (including East Berlin then under Communist control), France, England, and the Netherlands. Since he was drafted, he volunteered for the Navy in which he served for four years. Next, he went to San Francisco State University where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Management and Personnel. After that he began his 43-year career as a Human Resources professional for a number of major companies including National Gypsum, Celotex, McCormick (spices), Del Monte, Quebecor Printing, and Micro Lithography, Inc. He retired in November, 2019 to pursue personal endeavors.
In this special episode of This Comic Cooks, Vactor is joined by writer Cassius Lawson and aspiring director Evgenii to discuss the origin of a bold new superhero project. Inspired by real historical events from Liberia and built with grounded storytelling in mind, this conversation dives into the creative process behind developing a fresh, globally-minded comic book narrative.Topics include:– The true story behind the 1989 coup in Liberia– Why costumes come second to character– The challenges of representing cultural history as collaborators– Inspirations from Sin City, Sherlock, and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2– How to balance accessibility for newcomers with deep lore for longtime comic fansWhether you're a lifelong comic reader or a curious creative, this episode gives a rare glimpse into a new project being built from the ground up—with heart, history, and a hunger to innovate.Chapters00:00 Introduction to a New Superhero Project02:15 The Creative Process Behind the Story05:52 Character Development and Storytelling07:58 Exploring Political Themes in the Narrative12:03 Target Audience and Comic Book Consistency16:36 Visual Storytelling Techniques20:56 Directorial Inspirations and Style23:29 The Vision for Live Action Adaptation25:59 Conclusion and Future Updates