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Some strange, under-the-radar things are happening on the right. Marco Rubio is experiencing a strange rehabilitation with the Republican base, and some young men are excited about taxing OnlyFans. Meanwhile, JD Vance is still on the struggle bus with swing voters, especially women. Will Sommer, The Bulwark's right-wing fever swamp correspondent, joins Sarah to break down the growing rift between the MAGA establishment and the America First wing—and what it means for 2028.By Will Sommer:MAGA Influencers Cheered Trump's Venezuela War. Their Audience Said ‘WTF?!'Meet the First Groyper Politician
Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste sábado (24): Durante evento do MST em Salvador, o presidente Lula (PT) criticou a proposta do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de criar um Conselho de Paz para atuar em conflitos internacionais. Lula afirmou que a iniciativa pode enfraquecer o multilateralismo e a Organização das Nações Unidas. Em entrevista exclusiva à Jovem Pan, a porta-voz do Departamento de Estado dos Estados Unidos, Amanda Roberson, fez um balanço do primeiro ano do novo governo de Donald Trump. A auxiliar do secretário Marco Rubio destacou ações de segurança regional, combate ao narcotráfico e o fortalecimento da cooperação com o Brasil. A conversa foi conduzida pelo correspondente Eliseu Caetano. Em depoimento à Polícia Federal, o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro afirmou que o Banco Master enfrentava problemas de liquidez. Vorcaro disse ainda que conversou com o governador do Distrito Federal, Ibaneis Rocha, sobre a tentativa de venda da instituição ao BRB. O presidente Lula (PT) enviou ao Congresso Nacional medida provisória que reajusta em 5,4% o piso salarial nacional dos professores da educação básica. Com a mudança, o valor passa para pouco mais de R$ 5,1 mil. O ministro da Educação, Camilo Santana, afirmou que a decisão corrige uma defasagem prevista em regra anterior. Reportagem: André Anelli. O relator da CPMI do INSS, o deputado Alfredo Gaspar (União Brasil), criticou a dificuldade de acesso a dados do Banco Master solicitados pela comissão. O parlamentar afirmou que a falta de documentos compromete o avanço das investigações sobre descontos associativos e empréstimos consignados e pediu que o ministro do STF Dias Toffoli libere as informações. A Polícia Civil de São Paulo fechou uma central de golpes que operava na região da Faria Lima, zona oeste da capital. Segundo as investigações, criminosos ameaçavam vítimas com penhora de bens e bloqueio de aposentadorias para aplicar fraudes financeiras. Reportagem: Julia Fermino. O Banco Central do Brasil negou ter recomendado ao BRB a compra de carteiras de crédito do Banco Máster. Segundo o BC, a área técnica identificou inconsistências nas operações e comunicou o caso ao Ministério Público Federal. O diretor de fiscalização Ailton de Aquino Santos afirmou que a análise da qualidade do crédito é responsabilidade exclusiva da instituição financeira. Reportagem: Rany Veloso. O PT avalia montar uma chapa com nomes do governo Lula (PT) para disputar o governo de São Paulo e vagas ao Senado em 2026. Ao comentar o cenário, o doutor em Direito Jesualdo Almeida afirmou que os nomes cogitados pela sigla não demonstram entusiasmo com a disputa, apesar da articulação para enfrentar o atual governador Tarcísio de Freitas. Reportagem: Matheus Dias. O governador de São Paulo Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) afirmou que não pretende renunciar ao cargo em abril e voltou a se colocar como pré-candidato à reeleição no estado. Em conversa com a imprensa, Tarcísio reiterou apoio ao senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) para a disputa presidencial de 2026 e disse não se sentir pressionado politicamente. Reportagem: Beatriz Manfredini. O Brasil registrou recorde de feminicídios em 2025, com média de quatro mulheres assassinadas por dia. Em entrevista ao Jornal da Manhã, a juíza e professora de execução penal Claudia Spinassi analisou o aumento dos crimes, afirmou que o feminicídio é o estágio final de uma escalada de violência e defendeu educação, fortalecimento da rede de proteção e políticas públicas imediatas. O governador do Rio de Janeiro Cláudio Castro (PL) exonerou o presidente da RioPrevidência após investigações da Polícia Federal sobre operações financeiras envolvendo o Banco Master. A apuração analisa investimentos que somam cerca de R$ 970 milhões realizados entre 2023 e 2024. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump is back from Davos and wasting zero time shaking things up. In this episode, we break down Trump calling out Ilhan Omar's finances, joking (again) about a fourth term, and launching major legal battles — including lawsuits tied to Newsom's gerrymandered map and JPMorgan.We also cover the U.S. officially exiting the World Health Organization, Marco Rubio's new role tied to World Expo 2035, and economists giving Trump unexpected credit for a booming economy.Things heat up in Minnesota as Pam Bondi announces arrests, liberal activists melt down on TikTok, and Mayor Frey demands protesters be released. Meanwhile, Don Lemon taunts law enforcement, JD Vance sets the media straight on ICE, and false stories from AP and other outlets get completely debunked.Plus:• Jack Smith hearing chaos • Viral media roasts & protest fails• Michelle Obama mocks herself on a podcast• Miss Rachel controversy explodes online• Candace Owens vs TPUSASUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off at https://TakeLean.com using code CHICKS.Head to https://MarleySpoon.com/offer/Chicks for up to 45% OFF + free shipping with Marley Spoon this New Year!Visit https://ChicksloveOliveOil.com and get a full-size $39 bottle of fresh-pressed olive oil for just $1 shipping—no commitment! Taste the difference freshness makes!Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss the latest—from Trump's sinking poll numbers and the Greenland spectacle to escalating ICE actions and local resistance. They also talk about new focus-group findings showing Gen Z Trump voters cooling on JD Vance (and warming to Marco Rubio), react to the White House's use of AI imagery in political messaging, and critique Jared Kushner's glossy “Dubai for Gaza” redevelopment pitch, with a look at how Michigan protest politics is landing now.Full episodes of the The Secret Podcast are available to paid supporters of the Bulwark on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MARJORIE DANNENFELSER: The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President joins the show to discuss today’s March for Life and the major NIH policy shift. ABE ABICH: Financial expert Abe Abich on why gold is nearing $5,000 and how to strengthen your retirement savings during economic turbulence. JACK SMITH HEARING: Rep. Brandon Gill grills Jack Smith over the subpoenas of phone records for Republican lawmakers. MULTI-HATTING: Marco Rubio adds "World Expo 2035 Chair" to his growing list of roles, sparking viral "highest-priced nanny" memes from JD Vance. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, January 23, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Kelly delivers a wide-ranging conservative commentary that scrutinizes the credibility of the legal and political figures involved in the prosecutions of Donald Trump. He begins by attacking the reliability of witness Cassidy Hutchinson, alleging personal misconduct and factual errors in her testimony, while also questioning Special Counsel Jack Smith's legal standing and his memory regarding his own oath of office. The program transitions into a defense of the Trump administration's diplomatic successes, highlighted by Marco Rubio's remarks on a new "board of peace" and the resolution of international conflicts. Interspersed with these political critiques are personal anecdotes and cultural grievances, ranging from the decline of the Olympic brand to critiques of modern dietary habits and the behavior of activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Church Protest Precedence The arrest of an organizer tied to the anti‑ICE church disruption in Minnesota, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The hosts react to DOJ confirmation that Nekima Levy-Armstrong (identified by Bondi as a key organizer) was arrested for allegedly coordinating an attack on a church service in St. Paul. Clay and Buck emphasize the speed and clarity of the DOJ’s action, praising the Department of Justice for responding quickly with a charge backed by evidence rather than performative outrage. They contrast the arrest with pre‑arrest media appearances in which the organizer claimed the church protest was “peaceful,” arguing that video evidence flatly contradicts that narrative. Hour 1 of the program breaks down the legal foundation for the arrest, including laws protecting religious services from disruption. Buck explains that statutes originally designed to protect churches—historically justified by Democrats as safeguards against extremist interference—are now being enforced against left‑wing activists. Clay and Buck argue this represents an “open‑and‑shut” case where probable cause is clear, while cautioning that conviction still depends on a Minneapolis jury. Black Lives Mattered to Trump Clay points out one of the most underreported accomplishments of Trump’s second term: a historic drop in violent crime nationwide. Citing newly released data, the hosts highlight that the U.S. murder rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1900, with murders down 21% year‑over‑year, the largest single‑year decline ever recorded. They spotlight staggering city‑level declines, including Washington, D.C. and Omaha, both seeing murders drop by roughly 40%, and argue these results reflect a nationwide return to law‑and‑order policies. Clay and Buck stress that these statistics carry particular significance for Black communities, noting that reductions in violent crime overwhelmingly translate into lives saved among populations most affected by homicide. Clay argues that Trump has, by policy outcomes rather than rhetoric, done more to save Black lives than any modern president—an assertion they say stands in direct contradiction to activist narratives that oppose enforcement‑focused policing. FOFO Multiple Minneapolis church protesters have now been arrested, with Attorney General Pam Bondi announcing additional suspects taken into custody. Clay and Buck focus on reports from CBS News and The Daily Wire that a federal judge refused to sign a criminal complaint allowing Don Lemon to be arrested, despite DOJ efforts. The hosts argue this judicial refusal underscores a growing concern about politicization within the courts, especially when contrasted with how aggressively Trump allies were previously prosecuted. They note that, despite early attempts to downplay the incident, Democrats appear to have abandoned public defense of the protesters due to the overwhelmingly negative optics of storming a church service. A core discussion in Hour 2 of the program centers on sanctuary city policies and obstruction of immigration enforcement. Clay and Buck explain that Minneapolis leadership—including Mayor Jacob Frey—has openly refused to cooperate with ICE, even in cases involving violent offenders already in custody. The hosts argue this refusal forces federal agents into more visible enforcement actions and directly fuels unrest, while also potentially violating the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. They emphasize that refusing to enforce federal law is not passive resistance but deliberate obstruction. Mayor Jacob Frey claims ICE operations exist solely to “terrorize” communities. Buck sharply disputes those claims, arguing the mayor is misrepresenting facts and ignoring his own refusal to cooperate with federal authorities. They contrast Frey’s statements with DOJ actions targeting protesters who openly challenged and taunted federal officials, including one individual who dared Attorney General Bondi to arrest him—only to be taken into custody hours later. Davos Drama Humor and commentary about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s failed Davos appearance, before welcoming Katie Zacharia, a California political and legal analyst, to unpack Newsom’s national ambitions and the state of Democratic politics on the West Coast. Zacharia explains that Newsom traveled to Davos largely to troll President Donald Trump, only to be politically sidelined as Trump advanced what she describes as a historic Greenland and Arctic security agreement. The discussion frames Newsom as the Democrats’ likely 2028 presidential front‑runner, despite what Zacharia characterizes as weak policy substance and declining credibility outside coastal blue states. Clay and Buck examine polling odds showing Newsom far ahead of other Democratic contenders and debate whether his polished media style could translate into national electability against potential Republican nominees such as J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio. Hour 3 of the program also explores California’s deep internal struggles, including speculation around potential successors to Newsom such as Eric Swalwell, whom Zacharia argues is politically and legally unviable due to residency issues and extreme policy rhetoric toward ICE. The conversation expands into California’s broader political decline, including discussions of wealth taxes, billionaire flight to states like Florida, high energy costs, and voter identification laws. Zacharia emphasizes that voter ID reform is the most realistic path for Republicans to regain statewide competitiveness in California, calling it an overwhelmingly popular issue even among Democratic voters. 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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about "The View's" Sunny Hostin making her audience go eerily quiet after saying illegal immigrant should sue Donld Trump for defamation after he showed their faces, not realizing that they were all convicted criminals; Ben Ferguson's heated exchange with CNN's Abby Phillip and Leigh McGowen over citizens having to show their ID and the amount of immigrant crime; Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey admitting to NewsNation's Chris Cuomo that he is blocking ICE from arresting illegal immigrants held in Minneapolis' jails; Scott Jennings not letting CNN's Cameron Kasky get away with his false claim that Donald Trump was involved in an elaborate sex trafficking ring run by Jeffrey Epstein; Gavin Newsom being forced to respond to Scott Bessent's brutal insults at the World Economic Forum in Davos; Marco Rubio explaining to the World Economic Forum why Donald Trump is a unique force for bringing about peace; Donald Trump's announcement for his formation of his Board of Peace; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Lean - A powerful weight loss supplement with remarkable results to help lower blood sugar, burn fat by converting it into energy, and curb your appetite. Rubin Report viewers get 20% off plus free rush shipping off their first order! Go to: https://TakeLean.com and enter promo code RUBIN for your discount
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: TRUMP'S CUBA REGIME CHANGE PUSH Guest: Evan Ellis Ellis analyzes the Trump administration's unlikely push for Cuban regime change, with officials like Marco Rubio viewing the island as an ideological threat to hemispheric democracy. Trump leverages perceived momentum from Venezuela's Maduro capture to pressure Mexico, Colombia, and Iran, building a success narrative justifying further regional actions.1959 HAVANA
Joe navigates a bizarre national championship ticket dilemma when a woman resurfaces 17 years after he allegedly promised her a ticket if the Canes ever made it, leading to a heated on-air argument with her husband. He then breaks down the different types of people who are always asking him for tickets and shares his thoughts on handling these outrageous requests. Plus, Joe takes listeners through all the big names in his National Championship box, including Marco Rubio, Alix Earle, Jordon Hudson, Jimmy Johnson, Bill Belichick, Michael Phelps, and more.
Moe Tkacik joins us to talk about her important article, “The Narco-Terrorist Elite: Why is Marco Rubio so hell-bent on making Iran-Contra again?”. American Exception followers on Patreon get first access to new episodes, and paid subscribers enjoy the entire library of the best historical analysis of deep events on the American Exception podcast. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/americanexception We are also on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@americanexception9407 Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music
Here we go again – Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs DAVOS – Elitists are Meeting Suicide Coaches? Hedge funds – finally a good year! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Here we go again - Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs - DAVOS - Elitists are Meeting - Suicide Coaches? - Hedge funds - finally a good year! Markets - Silver and Gold - ATH - Selling off after Greenland threat - Netflix - Saga continues Davos - 2026 - Economic Confab that often brings out the elite (elitists) - Many watch for their key points and do the opposite - Trump going, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi not - Why is Zelensky going? - Kushner, Bessent, Little Marco will be attending with Trump - Did you know - Larry Fink is the interim Co-Chair. - The CEOs that you would expect that love the limelight ) (Jensen, Nadella etc) World Economic Forum Report (Davos) - Due out Wednesday - expected to show that geopolitical confrontation is the top concern this year - Rising Inflation - Economic Downturn - Asset Bubbles - High debt burdens - Any of those could be any year and anyone in the world that is breathing could have made that list WEF List NEXT - Greenland - Sell or Else! - Trump promises 100% that he will impose tariffs and follow through - The tariffs will start at 10% on Feb. 1 and shoot up to 25% on June 1, Trump said. - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland - Supposedly in response to EU allies moving troops into Greenland - Greenland protests with - Make America Go Away hats - 200% tariff threatened in champagne and wines (Mad at Macron) Oh - and Gaza - The new Board of Peace - Trump names himself 'Board of Peace' chair under October plan - Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. - Supposedly Putin has said he was also invited to be on the board. - Purpose? Officially, the Board is mandated to “promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict... Saks - bankrupt - Chapter 11 - Problems really got worse after they agreed to purchase Needless Markup (aka Neiman Marcus) - Amazon filed an objection to Saks Global's bankruptcy financing plan on the grounds it could harm creditors and push the tech company further down the repayment pecking order. - Amazon The tech company invested $475 million into Saks' acquisition of Neiman Marcus in December 2024, a stake it said is now effectively “worthless.” - Amazon threatened more “drastic remedies” if Saks doesn't heed its concerns, including the appointment of an examiner or a trustee. - Amazon initially invested because it thought Saks would start selling its products on Amazon's website and the tech company would offer technology and logistics expertise.| - Amazon's attorneys: “Saks continuously failed to meet its budgets, burned through hundreds of millions of dollars in less than a year, and ran up additional hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid invoices owed to its retail partners.” Suicide Coaches - “This year, you really saw something pretty horrific, which is these AI models became suicide coaches,” Benioff told CNBC's Sarah Eisen on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference in Davos, Switzerland. - In 2018, Benioff said social media should be treated like a health issue, and said the platforms should be regulated like cigarettes: “They're addictive, they're not good for you.” - “Bad things were happening all over the world because social media was fully unregulated,” he said Tuesday, “and now you're kind of seeing that play out again with artificial intelligence.” China - China 2025 new yuan loans 16.27 trln yuan, lowest since 2018 - Dec new yuan loans beat forecast - PBOC announces targeted monetary policy easing - "From the asset side, amid the property market adjustment, the private sector including households and firms showed insufficient willingness to add leverage, while government bond issuance was ramped up to stabilize leverage and the economy." - Now what is happening is that $ that used to go into real estate is heading for stocks/risk assets. - Chinese authorities tightened rules on margin financing, signaling unease over the pace of a rally. - - Under the new rule, investors must now provide margin equal to the full value of the securities they buy on credit, up from the previous 80% threshold. - - - Regulators made the move to rein in potential froth in financial markets, with a fund manager saying it sends a clear signal that they want a slow bull market, not an overheated one. --- Under the new rule, investors must now provide margin equal to the full value of the securities they buy on credit, up from the previous 80% threshold, according to a Shenzhen Stock Exchange statement. The move, which applies to Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing bourses, underscores regulators' efforts to rein in potential froth in financial markets. More China - China's population of 1.4 billion continued to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics show. The total population in 2025 stood at 1.404 billion, which was 3 million less than the previous year. - After the one-child policy - now government is pushing or more births - Measured another way, the birth rate in 2025 — 5.63 per 1,000 people — is the lowest on record since 1949 - Government tactics range from cash subsidies to taxing condoms to eliminating a tax on matchmakers and day care centers. Bank Earnings - Generally pretty good! - Yield curve is helping in a big way - steepening - Goldman beats, BAC beast Morgan Stanley bets etc. etc. - Goldman: The company said profit jumped 12% from a year earlier to $4.62 billion, or $14.01 per share, on gains across its capital markets businesses. - Morgan Stanley: Last Thursday reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on the back of strong revenue from wealth management. Fed Chair - Over the weekend, Hassett thinks Trump is right not to have him in that position (What a sap! Good he is not in running anymore) - Rick Reider and Warsh are front-runners - Who ever kisses the most ass should win - Warsh would actually be a good pick - experience and smart guy that is level headed - Meanwhile - all of a sudden Trump says he is not looking to fire Powell (maybe h wants him to resign) Netflix/Warner Brothers Update - Netflix now plans to pay $27.75 per WBD share entirely in cash to acquire WBD's streaming platform HBO Max and the Warner Bros. film studio. - In reaction tot he hostile takeover bid from Paramount/Skydance - The last offer was unanimously approved by the BOD - NFLX Earnings ..... --- Earnings per share: 56 cents vs. 55 cents, estimated ------Revenue: $12.05 billion vs $11.97 billion, estimated - Stock down AH Inflation (Did we talk about this?) - Even though we are told there is little inflation... - Consumer Price Index increases 0.3% in December - Food, rents were the main drivers of consumer inflation - Underlying inflation rises a moderate 0.2% - Food prices surged 0.7% Planes! - Boeing outsold Airbus last year - First time since 2018 - BA stock made an ATH last week Bond Vigilantes - Danish pension operator AkademikerPension said it is exiting U.S. Treasurys over finance concerns tied to America's budget shortfall. - The move comes amid increasing tensions with the U.S. over Greenland as President Donald Trump pushes for control of the island. - AkademikerPension said it plans to have closed its position of around $100 million in U.S. Treasurys by the end of the month. - 10 YR yields moved up again to 4.3% - What if.....??? (Mutual assured destruction?) Hedgies - Hedge fund investors posted gains of about 12.6% last year, the best returns since 2009, according to data compiled by Hedge Fund Research Inc. - Funds run by industry giants such as D.E. Shaw & Co. and Millennium Management posted double-digit returns, with Bridgewater Associates' Pure Alpha II fund scoring a 34% gain. - Hedge funds secured net inflows of $71 billion during the first three quarters of last year, a major reversal after a decade of outflows, with the industry's giants being among the major beneficiaries. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN CUP 2025 Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter
Donald Trump y la OTAN alcanzan un principio de acuerdo sobre Groenlandia, que suspende aranceles a Europa e inicia diálogos sobre un sistema antimisiles, con Marco Rubio al frente. El segundo mandato de Trump destaca por purgas, desmantelamiento migratorio y políticas en Venezuela e Irán, buscando un legado en Cuba. Pese a críticas de prepotencia, subraya la independencia europea de EE. UU. 42 víctimas del accidente ferroviario de Adamuz están identificadas. El ministro Óscar Puente descarta fallo humano o mantenimiento, apuntando a un defecto en las vías. El servicio de Rodalies se reanuda mañana tras el accidente en Lérida; la AP-7 sigue cortada. Maquinistas convocan huelga en febrero por seguridad, alegando falta de mantenimiento, algo que Puente niega. El Parlamento Europeo paraliza el acuerdo con Mercosur, remitiéndolo al Tribunal de Justicia de la UE por legalidad y soberanía, generando críticas agrarias. La Comisión podría aplicarlo provisionalmente. FITUR abre con minuto de ...
Venezuela, Grönland und dann Kuba? Nach der Festnahme von Nicolas Maduro hat US-Präsident Donald Trump klargemacht, dass die Invervention in Venezuela nur der erste Schritt ist. Das kubanische Regime sei "ready to fall". Und sein Außenminister Marco Rubio legt kurz darauf nach: "Wenn ich in Havanna leben würde und Teil der Regierung wäre, dann würde ich mir Sorgen machen." Seitdem halten die USA die Drohung aufrecht. Welches Interesse verfolgen die USA in Kuba? Welche Rolle spielt US-Außenminister Marco Rubio dabei, der selbst kubanische Wurzeln hat? Und wie geht es Kuba, seit die Öl-Lieferungen aus Venezuela wegfallen? Darüber spricht Host Joana Jäschke in der 2. Folge der Sonderreihe "Trumps neue Welt" mit ARD-Korrespondentin Marie-Kristin Boese und dem Politikwissenschaftler Prof. Bert Hoffmann vom GIGA. ----- Moderation: Joana Jäschke Redaktion: Steffi Fetz Mitarbeit: Caroline Mennerich, Theo Weiß Redaktionsschluss: 20.1.26 ---- Unsere erste Folge zu "Trumps neuer Welt | Grönland im Visier" findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:5d352dcdfaca6f0b/ Alle Folgen von Weltspiegel Podcast findet ihr in der ARD Audiothek (https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/urn:ard:show:621711b59e5ee4cd/) und überall da, wo ihr gerne Podcasts hört. Abonniert uns am besten jetzt und verpasst keine neue Folge mehr! ----- Unser Doku-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/trumpandus?p=wsp ----- Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de
Venezuela, Grönland und dann Kuba? Nach der Festnahme von Nicolas Maduro hat US-Präsident Donald Trump klargemacht, dass die Invervention in Venezuela nur der erste Schritt ist. Das kubanische Regime sei "ready to fall". Und sein Außenminister Marco Rubio legt kurz darauf nach: "Wenn ich in Havanna leben würde und Teil der Regierung wäre, dann würde ich mir Sorgen machen." Seitdem halten die USA die Drohung aufrecht. Welches Interesse verfolgen die USA in Kuba? Welche Rolle spielt US-Außenminister Marco Rubio dabei, der selbst kubanische Wurzeln hat? Und wie geht es Kuba, seit die Öl-Lieferungen aus Venezuela wegfallen? Darüber spricht Host Joana Jäschke in der 2. Folge der Sonderreihe "Trumps neue Welt" mit ARD-Korrespondentin Marie-Kristin Boese und dem Politikwissenschaftler Prof. Bert Hoffmann vom GIGA. ----- Moderation: Joana Jäschke Redaktion: Steffi Fetz Mitarbeit: Caroline Mennerich, Theo Weiß Redaktionsschluss: 20.1.26 ---- Unsere erste Folge zu "Trumps neuer Welt | Grönland im Visier" findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:5d352dcdfaca6f0b/ Alle Folgen von Weltspiegel Podcast findet ihr in der ARD Audiothek (https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/urn:ard:show:621711b59e5ee4cd/) und überall da, wo ihr gerne Podcasts hört. Abonniert uns am besten jetzt und verpasst keine neue Folge mehr! ----- Unser Doku-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/trumpandus?p=wsp ----- Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de
C dans l'air du 20 janvier 2026 - Trump - Macron : ça tourne au duel L'Amérique de Donald Trump ne s'interdit plus rien. Pour la deuxième fois en moins d'une semaine, le président des États-Unis dégaine l'une de ses armes favorites et menace la France de représailles – avec 200 % de droits de douane sur ses vins et champagnes – si elle persiste à refuser de participer à son « Conseil de paix », avec lequel il semble vouloir remplacer l'ONU, et où il serait seul maître à bord.Mécontent de la fin de non-recevoir française, le président américain s'en est pris personnellement lundi à Emmanuel Macron, qui « va bientôt quitter ses fonctions », et a publié ce mardi un SMS du président de la République. Celui-ci y fait part de son incompréhension sur l'attitude américaine vis-à-vis du Groenland et propose d'organiser un sommet du G7 jeudi à Paris, auquel il pourrait convier, « en marge » de la réunion, « les Russes », ce qui serait une première en près de quatre ans de guerre en Ukraine.Dans un autre message, Donald Trump, en roue libre, a posté une image générée par IA le montrant, accompagné du vice-président J. D. Vance et du ministre des Affaires étrangères Marco Rubio, en train de planter un drapeau américain dans un paysage arctique, indiquant : « Groenland, territoire américain depuis 2026 ». « Les Européens ne résisteront pas beaucoup », a-t-il également affirmé ce mardi, avant d'annoncer une « réunion des différentes parties » sur le Groenland à Davos.L'Europe devra « bien sûr riposter » en cas de guerre commerciale, a déclaré ce mardi la Première ministre du Danemark devant le Parlement de son pays. Les dirigeants européens doivent se réunir ce jeudi 22 janvier lors d'un sommet extraordinaire pour décider de la riposte. Mais, d'ores et déjà, le Parlement européen devrait faire barrage à l'accord commercial scellé l'an dernier par Ursula von der Leyen, prévoyant 15 % de droits de douane sur les marchandises européennes qui arrivent aux États-Unis.Depuis Davos, la présidente de la Commission européenne a promis ce mardi une réponse « ferme » aux menaces répétées de Donald Trump sur le Groenland et les droits de douane. « C'est fou que nous devions utiliser pour la première fois l'instrument anti-coercition contre les États-Unis », a renchéri Emmanuel Macron ce mardi, soulignant que « l'Europe peut être lente, mais elle est prévisible et fondée sur l'État de droit ». Dénonçant une « concurrence » américaine visant à « affaiblir et subordonner l'Europe », le président de la République a appelé à une « préférence européenne » pour protéger l'industrie du Vieux Continent. « On ne va pas se laisser impressionner » a-t-il également ajouté.Nos experts :- Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Christine OCKRENT - Journaliste, spécialiste des affaires étrangères – France Culture, autrice de Le Trump de A à Z - Anne TOULOUSE - Journaliste franco-américaine, autrice de L'art de trumper- Général Jean-Paul PERRUCHE - Général de corps d'Armée, ancien directeur général de l'État-major de l'U.E
A un año del inicio del nuevo mandato de Donald Trump, las relaciones entre México y Estados Unidos atraviesan una etapa de fuerte deterioro, marcada por presiones en materia de seguridad, comercio y migración, así como por amenazas inéditas desde Washington, advierte un especialista de la UNAM. En medio de múltiples amenazas estadounidenses, incluida una posible operación militar en territorio mexicano contra los cárteles del narcotráfico, México y Estados Unidos atraviesan un “momento diplomático muy difícil”, dijo a RFI Javier Rosiles Salas, politólogo de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). A pesar de un año de negociaciones en materia de seguridad, comercio y migración, México sigue siendo un vecino incómodo para la administración Trump. En los últimos días, Donald Trump ha intensificado la presión sobre el gobierno mexicano para que permita a fuerzas militares atacar laboratorios de fentanilo.La próxima reunión entre ambos países tendrá lugar el próximo mes en Washington, cuando el secretario de Exteriores de México, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, se entreviste con el secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, con la intención de seguir implementando acciones que fortalezcan la cooperación en seguridad y de obtener resultados significativos en el combate a los cárteles. Las relaciones bilaterales se han deteriorado de manera considerable, estima Javier Rosiles Salas. "Las relaciones entre México y Estados Unidos están quizá en uno de sus peores momentos. Hay muchas amenazas provenientes de Estados Unidos. El asunto es que algunas de esas amenazas, que no se habían cumplido, como en el caso de Venezuela, ahora hemos visto que sí se cumplen. Esto suscita bastante incertidumbre para un gobierno que está al frente de un país muy complejo, con muchos problemas, como es México, cuyos principales desafíos son la inseguridad y la desigualdad. Un gobierno que está interesado en combatir esos problemas ahora tiene que enfrentarse a un gobierno como el de Trump, que es bastante agresivo tratándose de un país vecino como México", explica. Ahora bien, ¿hay razones para considerar que, en el caso de México, también se materialicen las amenazas de intervención? El especialista se muestra reservado. ¿Una intervención de Estados Unidos en México? "México es clave para Estados Unidos y por eso pienso que las amenazas de intervención no serán efectivas. Pero sí hay presión. Yo diría que hay dos temas: uno es, ciertamente, la amenaza que deriva de los grupos del crimen organizado, pero también existen otras amenazas, quizá menos visibles. Me refiero a las dirigidas contra políticos de Morena, el oficialismo. En el caso de México ha habido algunas entregas de capos del narcotráfico, y se está pensando en que haya entregas también de políticos del oficialismo. Ésa es una amenaza que considero incluso más preocupante que esta narrativa del narcotráfico", subraya. Pese a las amenazas y presiones impuestas por Trump, ambos países están condenados a entenderse en los próximos meses debido a dos eventos de gran relevancia: uno deportivo y otro comercial. "Aunque existe una desigualdad muy clara entre México y Estados Unidos, México sigue siendo un país estratégico. Hay que tener en mente que se aproximan varios eventos importantes y habrá que ver cómo se desarrollan. Uno de ellos es el Mundial de Fútbol y otro, también muy importante para nosotros, es el T-MEC, el tratado de libre comercio. No sé si las amenazas de Trump también tengan que ver con ese proceso de negociación. Hay que estar atentos", concluye.
Anti-ICE protesters claim to be part of a grassroots movement by regular people – but most have no idea they are being bankrolled by a tech millionaire in China. After selling his US tech company for over $700m, researchers say the multimillionaire has poured over $100 million dollars into US activist organizations that protest against immigration enforcement, democracy in Venezuela, and “anti-imperialist” causes. The New York Times says he is orchestrating “a global web of Chinese propaganda” while Marco Rubio has pushed for an investigation into his connections to the Chinese Communist Party and other foreign influences. Mark Mitchell is Vice President of Operations at Rasmussen Reports, where he oversees polling operations and survey analysis. He regularly comments on voter sentiment, election integrity, and political trends. Follow at https://x.com/rasmussen_poll Joel Finkelstein is co-founder and chief science officer of the Network Contagion Research Institute and directs the Network Contagion Lab at Rutgers University's Miller Center. A Princeton graduate, his work focuses on coordinated influence operations, online extremism, and cyber-social threats. Follow at https://x.com/ncri_io UPDATE: Robert Barnes had to reschedule. He will join the show at a later date. 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: https://drdrew.com/gold or text DREW to 35052 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com • Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - https://x.com/drdrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 185 of Kliq This is all about old school heat, and it starts in the most Kliq way possible: with Sean proudly nerding out over fountain pens while Kev immediately mistakes it for a vape. From there, the conversation takes a sharp left turn into classic road-story insanity when Nash tells an unbelievable Macho Man Randy Savage private jet rib that somehow still has me laughing and wincing at the same time. Then the show digs into the real world as Kev and Sean talk trade, China's surplus, and the kind of "nobody thinks this through" political decision-making that drives normal people insane. That energy carries into a longer, blunt discussion about immigration enforcement, due process, transparency, and why it feels like the rules change depending on who's in power. It's a heavy topic, but it's one of those segments where they actually talk like human beings instead of just picking a team and screaming. After that, things lighten up with listener questions and absolute Kliq staples, including Nash breaking down his ridiculously specific "clean" Waffle House order, how he signs Topps cards like it's an assembly line, and why BlueChew apparently has a fan club. If you're new here, this is the perfect example of how this show can go from aviation death spirals to protein macros to politics in under five minutes. And then it's time for wrestling, with Kev giving credit where it's due on RAW, the presentation, and why certain talent feels like a "made man" the second the machine decides to frame them that way. The centerpiece is Gunther vs AJ, which Kev calls a true psychology-based, hard-hitting old school match, including a finish that felt like a believable wrestling screwjob and the kind of heat that comes from denying fans what they want, not just "doing moves." If you miss wrestling that feels like it matters, this one's for you BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com Ultra-Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code KLIQ at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 00:00 Kliq This #185: Bron & Order 00:56 Fountain Pens 08:43 China GDP 14:40 Greenland 16:59 Signing Topps cards 20:21 Watching Fox News 22:05 Responding to the comment in MN deporations 33:44 Dealing with the police 36:24 No investigation? 41:34 There are no more rules 42:44 BREAK JCW LUNACY 43:14 "You Guyz are SPOT ON" 43:29 "binge fatigue." 46:04 "Ummm...Blue Chew" 46:53 go-to meal at Waffle House? 50:33 KEV, ARE WE READY FOR LATE NIGHT 51:28 BREAK ULTRA 54:18 Marco Rubio notes 55:38 KEV, I WATCHED RAW 01:04:50 Gunther/AJ…Old school match 01:12:04 Mick Foley in ECW 01:13:18 The Royal Rumble 01:16:27 Austin v Rock allegedly pitched for Wrestlemania 43 01:17:52 FLORIDA MAN or JERSEY GUY 01:20:18 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:24:54 ASKNASH 01:25:24 Verizon outage 01:25:53 EU Fans 01:29:52 DDP not joining NWO 01:30:24 Who produced WCW matches? 01:31:10 Brendan Byrne arena 01:34:47 OUTRO
Friday, January 17th, 2025President Biden's farewell speech included a stark warning about oligarchy; Speaker Johnson has ousted House intelligence chair Mike Turner; Rudy Giuliani was a no-show to his bench trial today but Reuters reports that he and Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss have reached a settlement; Minnesota state House Republicans are attempting a political coup; Mark Cuban is willing to fund a TikTok alternative piggybacking off Bluesky's AT protocol; Trump is attempting to dismantle personnel protections at the State Department; Obama the Clintons and Bush have declined to attend the inaugural lunch; Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSexy LiberalStories:Exclusive: Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say (Humeyra Pamuk, Simon Lewis, Gram Slattery | Reuters)Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman (Scott Wong, Ryan Nobles, Kyle Stewart | NBC News)Minnesota Democrats ask state Supreme Court to resolve state House power struggle (Seteve Karnowski| AP News)Ron DeSantis picks Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat (Matt Dixon | NBC News)Good Trouble - Keep writing those letters to urge Merrick Garland to dismiss the charges against Trump's co-defendants and release Volume II of the report.Send Your message to the Department of JusticeWatch DutyWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App)Cal FireIncidents | CAL FIRE Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump #NHI Disclosure Imminent?!? #UAP #UFOBOMBSHELL: Trump Set To Announce UFO Disclosure on July 8, 2026YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yym7ThP-TaMI'm a UFOlogist and film-maker whose last film God Vs Aliens was premiered at Cannes Film Festival. My latest film The King Of UFOs is out now on Tubi and looks at the Royal Interest in UFOs. My books on UFOs go into more detail and have access to unreleased documents. UFO Encounters of the 5th Kind (2023), Inspired the 30 Second Song Movie (2023) and The Last Grail Hunter (2024). Co-Directed in 2025 - The Rendlesham UFO: The British RoswellMark Christopher Lee, on Tik-Tok claimed a Washington D.C. insider shared the President's disclosure announcement has been written and initially set for the September assembly at the UN, but has been moved up to July 8th, the Roswell anniversary. Key Dates for the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (2026-2027)Opening Day: Tuesday, September 8, 2026.High-Level General Debate: Begins Tuesday, September 22, 2026, running through late September.Psicoactivo Podcast: Bank of England URGED to start preparing for UFO Disclosure to avoid catastrophe - Psicoactivo #797YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtbC4WWlGSI&t=25sThe UK Times article: https://t.co/m1rsBgAZC2The Bank of England must plan for a financial crisis sparked by aliensA former analyst at the central bank has urged Governor Andrew Bailey to put contingencies in place to prevent collapse if alien life is confirmed.Helen McCaw, served as a senior analyst in financial security at the UK's central bank, preparing for events that could impact the economy. She has now written to Andrew Bailey, the Bank's governor, urging him to organise contingencies for the possibility that the White House may one day confirm we are not alone in the universe.Urgent due to reports that include the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, the New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and James Clapper, a former director of national intelligence, have recently indicated their belief in the possibility of intelligent non-human life.Ross Coulthart Q&A: Secret military tunnels and phantom pregnancies | Reality CheckYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5SqWLl7NSQ&t=1260sRoss says White House contacts have indicated the president is too busy to disclose #NHI at this time but that the administration is highly interested in the topic and is considering disclosing the location of a facility that houses #NHI artifactsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.
President Trump has named the members of his 'Board of Peace' that will oversee the second phase of the Gaza peace plan. Among them are the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the former British prime minister, Sir Tony Blair. But no Palestinian or Arab has been appointed. Also, two tiny fragments of one of mediaeval Europe's greatest artworks, the Bayeux Tapestry, have been returned to France from Germany years after they were stolen. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah of Iran, has called on the international community to protect the Iranian people by degrading the Islamic regime's capacity for repression. A group of British parents take TikTok to court, saying their children died after taking part in dangerous viral trends. And the story of rare drawings by a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp which are being sold in New York.
Mike joins Jeremy Hobson on The Follow Up to discuss the "awful but lawful" nuances of the Minneapolis ICE shooting, the potential blowback of the Trump administration branding it a "riot," and why threats against Iran often ignore dangerous second-order effects. Plus, a Spiel from the week analyzing the flood of anonymous quotes in Dexter Filkins' New Yorker profile of Marco Rubio, and why unnamed sources might reveal more about the reader's bias than the subject's character. Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist
This is a special, extra episode of Long Reads. It's now two weeks since the US attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro. Donald Trump and Marco Rubio made explicit threats to countries like Colombia and Cuba in the aftermath, washed down with the usual fantasies about drug trafficking. Tony Wood joins Long Reads to discuss the attack on Venezuela and what it means for the Latin American left. How have left-wing governments and parties been reacting, and what are the long-term implications going to be? Tony is a professor of Latin American history at the University of Colorado Boulder and a regular contributor to publications such as New Left Review, the London Review of Books, and Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/author/tony-wood Long Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's longform writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies with music by Knxwledge.
This past week, Iranian protesters were labelled “terrorists” and “saboteurs” by the state. That rhetoric was accompanied by an internet blackout and a surge in violence, with the death toll still unclear. Simultaneously, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most serious political upheavals in the country in years. Contributors: Tohid Asadi – Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Narges Bajoghli – Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University Roxane Farmanfarmaian – Lecturer, University Of Cambridge Farzan Sabet – Managing Researcher, Global Governance Centre On our radar In the US, the shooting - in public - of a woman two weeks ago by immigration officers has spiralled into a case of outright lying that is remarkable even by the standards of the Trump administration. Ryan Kohls reports on how official accounts, allied media and even AI-generated spokespeople were deployed to defend the shooting. Cory Doctorow: The AI hype machine Artificial intelligence is routinely framed as unstoppable - a technology the world must adapt to, not question. But as companies invest hundreds of billions and the hype accelerates, scrutiny has fallen away. Cory Doctorow on who controls the story around AI and why past tech “revolutions” offer a warning. Featuring: Cory Doctorow – Author and activist
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Mike Baker and Elica Le Bon about the growing crisis in Iran as protesters rise against the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime; Marco Rubio's clear separation of the Iranian people from the ruthless leadership of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the oppressive Iranian regime; the deafening silence from leftist college activists on the oppression of Iranian women and the unwillingness to defend their human rights; Donald Trump revealing how his behind-the-scenes threats may have halted the plans for Iranian executions of protesters; a look back at what 1970s Iran looked like; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com CBDistillery.com- Struggling with poor sleep or aches and pains? Take the advice of our over 2 million satisfied customers. Use CBD after physical activity for reductions in stress and pain. Go to http://cbdistillery.com and use code RUBIN to save up to 25%! Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave
Strategies for a Democratic Transition in Venezuela and Cuba. Guest: CLIFF MAY, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Marco Rubio is reportedly developing a plan for a gradual transition in Venezuela by making specific demands on the remaining "gangster regime." By cutting off subsidized oil to Cuba, the U.S. hopes to cause the collapse of the Castroite regime, encouraging people to seek liberation from tyranny.1915 HVANA HARBOR
SHOW SCHEDULE1-15-25`1923 GREENLAND Rival Factions Contending for Power in Post-Maduro Venezuela. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. Following Maduro's detention, four major crime families are competing for authority in Caracas, including the Rodriguez siblings and military leadership. While Delcy Rodriguez shows cautious cooperation with the U.S. regarding oil and prisoners, the country remains unstable as criminal interests and political repression continue to stifle progress. Cuba's Collapse Amidst U.S. Oil Blockade and Economic Ruin. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The Trump administration has halted oil shipments to Cuba, exacerbating a crisis where the electrical grid is failing and life is becoming "impossible." Despite minimal aid from Mexico, the repressive communist apparatus remains ingrained, and the regime is expected to muddle through despite massive out-migration. Regional Tensions: U.S. Pressure on Mexico and South American Shifts. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The U.S. is pushing Mexico for joint military operations against cartels, forcing President Sheinbaum into a "delicate dance" to protect sovereignty. Meanwhile, Brazil's Lula balances leftist ties against a conservative military, and Colombia shows a potential shift to the right as Petro's policies face significant discredit. Trade Integration and Security Concerns in Mercosur and Costa Rica. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. Mercosur has achieved a historic trade deal with the European Union, potentially offsetting U.S. economic pressure and deepening ties with China. In Costa Rica, rising public insecurity has led the government to consider El Salvador's "mega-prison" model as they head into elections dominated by concerns over organized crime. The Risks of Seizing Russia's Shadow Fleet at Sea. Guest: ANATOL LIEVEN, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The U.S. seizure of Russian-owned "shadow fleet" tankers raises the risk of a direct military clash if European nations follow suit. Russia views a maritime blockade as an act of war. Hardliners in the Kremlin may seek to escalate to terrify the West into withdrawing support from Ukraine. Russia's Role as a Stabilizing Factor in Middle East Tensions. Guest: ANATOL LIEVEN, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Russia has reportedly arbitrated between Jerusalem and Tehran to prevent preemptive strikes and maintain stability in Eurasia. While Russia lacks the power to defend Iran from a U.S. attack, it seeks to avoid regional instability. Russia's diplomatic approach contrasts with perceived universal aggression from other global actors. Economic Realities: Chinese Struggles and U.S. Consumer Strength. Guest: CHRIS RIEGEL, CEO of Stratacache. China's economy is struggling, evidenced by declining imports of raw materials and factory workers facing destitution. In contrast, the U.S. economy remains strong, with banner retail sales during the Christmasseason. However, the "K-shaped" economy shows consumer fatigue in the quick-service restaurant sector. Strategies for a Democratic Transition in Venezuela and Cuba. Guest: CLIFF MAY, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Marco Rubio is reportedly developing a plan for a gradual transition in Venezuela by making specific demands on the remaining "gangster regime." By cutting off subsidized oil to Cuba, the U.S. hopes to cause the collapse of the Castroite regime, encouraging people to seek liberation from tyranny. Canada's Strategic Pivot to China. Guest: CONRAD BLACK. Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Chinato establish a "new strategic partnership" and a "new world order." This mission serves as a "Plan B" to offset potential trade losses with the United States under President Trump, specifically regarding strategic minerals and the renewal of the USMCA agreement. The Upwardly Mobile but Anxious Middle Class. Guest: VERONIQUE DE RUGY. Despite reports of a shrinking middle class, data shows many individuals are actually moving into the upper middle class. However, significant anxiety remains due to rising costs in government-regulated sectors like healthcare, housing, and education. This discontent leads to a search for scapegoats among the elite. Cosmological Mysteries: The Little Red Dots. Guest: DINESH NANDAL. The James Webb Space Telescopediscovered "little red dots"—compact, bright objects in the early universe that are not easily explained as galaxies or accreting black holes. These findings challenge the standard model of cosmology, suggesting the universe matured much earlier than previously thought by 21st-century scientists. Mapping the Future of Space Observation. Guest: DINESH NANDAL. Advancing cosmology requires a "James Webb 2.0" with larger mirrors and a successor to the Chandra X-ray telescope. Funding is also needed for researchers to develop new mathematical models. While AI can assist with pattern recognition, human physicists remain essential for creating the necessary new theoretical frameworks. Sovereignty and the Russian Identity Crisis. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. Sovereignty is fundamentally tied to geography and identity. In the current period of "cratomorphosis," Russia exhibits defensive nationalism rather than expansionism. To the Kremlin, Ukraine remains the "cradle of Russia," making its loss a profound threat to Russian ethos, historical religious origins, and its personal identity. China's Quest for Legitimacy and Defense. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. The Chinese Communist Partyyearns for ancient China's legitimacy while defending its modern borders. Rather than traditional imperial expansion, China employs "total war" non-military means. However, the state currently faces a crisis of sovereignty as it implodes internally under disproven totalitarian models and intensifying defensive pressures. The Reassertion of American Empire. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. During Donald Trump's second term, the United States moved into an offensive mode to reassert dominance and energy security. Simultaneously, the European Union faces a crisis of legitimacy, with nation-states rebelling against its supra-state model. The EUlacks a cohesive vision, leading to internal distress. Lessons from the Superpower's Economic Resurgence. Guest: GREGORY COPLEY. The 21st century reveals that nations prioritizing energy security and enforced borders tend to succeed. President Trump's focus on manufacturing and cheap energy has bolstered the U.S. economy, positioning it as an unchallenged superpower. However, his dynamic approach often alienates allies while redefining grand strategy.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: GUEST CLIFF MAY. Global Hopes for Liberation Under the Trump Administration. Cliff May discusses how people in Venezuela, Iran, and Ukraine are looking to the Trumpadministration for liberation from tyranny. He emphasizes the need for increased pressure on Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine and praises the foreign policy expertise of advisors like Marco Rubio.
Missed signals are costly; misplaced confidence is worse. We open by unpacking the concrete indicators that war planners watch—carrier deployments, airspace changes, and last‑minute strike deliberations—and what they tell us about the real likelihood of a U.S. hit on Iran. From there, the conversation widens to a quieter battlefield: development frameworks that trade normalization for access. Our guest, Matt Wolfson of the Libertarian Institute, explains how the Isaac Accords mirror the Abraham Accords across Latin America, offering water tech, finance, and modernization while pulling states into a specific geopolitical lane. We trace how these packages play out on the ground—smart cities and smart villages that promise efficiency but often centralize control, displace farmers, and refit local economies around external capital. The throughline is leverage: funding and technology become tools to align foreign policy, not just build infrastructure. Tying this to current flashpoints, we connect Venezuela's isolation and Iran's containment to a paired strategy that narrows options for countries considering alternative blocs. Whether or not missiles fly, the architecture of influence expands through boards, grants, and MOUs. Personalities and networks add sharp edges. Reports pointing to Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller as key drivers reflect long-standing alliances among neoconservatives, Zionist donors, and anti-communist exile circles, stretching from Iran-Contra to today. We weigh that ideological push against a president's resource-first instincts and aversion to quagmires, a tension that explains dramatic reversals and transactional messaging. The big takeaway: sovereignty can erode by clause and contract as surely as by cruise missile. If we care about costs and consequences, we need to scrutinize the financing vehicles and “nonprofit” corridors that precede the headlines. If this breakdown sharpened your lens, follow the show, share it with a friend who tracks foreign policy, and leave a review with the one question you want answered next. Your feedback shapes what we tackle in upcoming episodes.
This week on Political Rehab, we break down one of the worst, most deranged stretches of the Trump presidency yet — and why even Republicans (like Wylie) are saying privately (and sometimes publicly) that the President is “screwing this up.”We kick things off with our weekly Trump Dump, where the big story is Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to Minneapolis in response to protests over his ICE crackdown. As Wylie puts it: masked ICE agents dragging U.S. citizens off the street and shooting Americans isn't “law and order” — it's a constitutional crisis.Then we hit:Trump's botched attempt to launch a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which triggered global market panic, GOP backlash, and international condemnation.A wave of federal prosecutors resigning from the DOJ after being ordered to investigate…the victim of a police shooting and her widow.A jaw-dropping round of economic gaslighting (no, groceries are not cheaper) and administration messaging blunders.The latest foreign policy absurdity — including a bizarre conflict brewing over Greenland.The right-wing crackdown on dissent, from raiding journalists to subpoenaing the Clintons in the Epstein saga.And Trump's sudden interest in capping credit card rates at 10% — why it might save consumers money but also why it's pure political desperation theater.We wrap with Good Idea / Bad Idea, a brutal new That's Bullshit segment, and a surprisingly heartwarming Dose of Hope featuring Marco Rubio memes and China's favorite Trump impersonator. #PoliticalRehab #TrumpAdministration #ICE #EconomicGaslighting #InsurrectionAct00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:45 Political Commentary and Satire01:21 Trump's Immigration Policies03:41 Insurrection Act and Federal Overreach05:52 Economic Gaslighting and Market Reactions13:26 Foreign Policy and International Relations18:23 Good Idea or Bad Idea?20:18 The Importance of Good People in Government21:19 Clintons Subpoenaed: Good Idea or Bad Idea?23:43 Trump's Ford Plant Incident24:39 Capping Credit Card Rates: Pros and Cons26:23 Tall Title Tales: Misuse of Titles27:40 Abolishing ICE: Strategic Trap or Necessary Action?29:24 Democrats' Optimism and Senate Recruitment30:54 Bullshit of the Week: Renee Nicole Goode's Case33:14 Dose of Hope: Marco Rubio Memes and More#PoliticalRehab #TrumpAdministration #ICE #EconomicGaslighting #InsurrectionAct
En esta emisión de Saga Noticias, Kim Armengol presenta un análisis completo del complejo escenario político y geopolítico entre Venezuela y Estados Unidos, abordando la visita de María Corina Machado a Washington, su reunión privada con Donald Trump y senadores estadounidenses, el mensaje ofrecido tras el encuentro y el simbolismo de compartir su Premio Nobel de la Paz; además, se analiza la postura de la Casa Blanca, el papel de Delcy Rodríguez como presidenta encargada de Venezuela, la comunicación constante con la administración estadounidense y las tensiones derivadas de las operaciones militares, el bloqueo naval y la incautación de petroleros en el Caribe, así como la reacción del gobierno venezolano tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro, el arribo a Cuba de los restos de militares fallecidos durante el operativo en Venezuela y el contexto regional que impacta a América Latina; finalmente, desde México, se revisan las declaraciones de Marcelo Ebrard sobre la revisión del T-MEC, sus avances y los objetivos clave para reducir la incertidumbre económica. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Ilhan Omar's viral confrontation with a reporter over her alleged involvement in the Minnesota fraud scandal; shocking footage from ICE protests spiraling out of control where protesters stole an FBI rifle; how Nick Shirley's exposure of the fraud in the Somali community in Minneapolis is making his life a bit more dangerous; Peter Thiel telling Jordan Peterson why fraud in the sciences and academic research may be the biggest fraud that we've yet to uncover; Marco Rubio clearly explaining why Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the root of all of Iran's problems; "The View's" Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin fawning over Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff as they explain why obesity is really a disease that you are powerless to control; Dr. Verma refusing to answer Josh Hawley's simple question "can men get pregnant?"; Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" using the character of Ainsley Norris to destroy the woke acceptance of the concept of gender pronouns; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Noble Gold Investments - Whether you're looking to roll over an old 401(k) into a Gold IRA or you want physical gold delivered right to your home Noble Gold makes the process simple. Download the free wealth protection kit and open a new qualified account and get a FREE 10-ounce Silver Flag Bar plus a Silver American Eagle Proof Coin. Go to http://DaveRubinGold.com Ghostbed- Ghostbed mattresses have Cooling Features in EVERY Mattress that sense your body temp and adjusts – so you never get too hot or too cold. Go to: http://ghostbed.com/rubin and use code RUBIN for an extra 10% off the best deal of the year! Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN
Today's Headlines: We're starting in Iran, where airspace has been shut down as the US appears to be preparing for a possible strike — even though Trump says (with zero real verification) that the regime has stopped killing protesters. The internet remains mostly offline, US troops are being evacuated from bases across the Middle East, and Iran is threatening retaliation if Trump gives the green light. Meanwhile, JD Vance and Marco Rubio met with Danish and Greenland officials about Trump's ongoing obsession with Greenland, walking away with “fundamental disagreements” and a new working group that solved nothing. Several European countries responded by sending troops, aircraft, and ships to Greenland. Back in the US, DHS claims the ICE agent who killed Renee Good is suffering from “internal bleeding,” as Stephen Miller announced via DHS that ICE agents have federal immunity and that interfering with them is a felony. The First Amendment also had a rough day: the FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson and seized her devices as part of a leak investigation — while insisting she's not the target — and the Trump administration opened an investigation into Senator Elissa Slotkin for appearing in a video urging troops to resist illegal orders.The State Department is suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries deemed likely to need public assistance, while also quietly expanding scrutiny of non-immigrant visas. The administration also canceled up to $2 billion in mental health and addiction treatment grants. Elsewhere, the Ford worker who called Trump a “pedophile protector” during a factory visit was suspended, Verizon users endured a widespread outage, and finally, some actual good news: US cancer survival rates are at an all-time high. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' even as Tehran signals executions ahead Axios: U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes Newsweek: Jonathan Ross Update: ICE Agent Suffered Internal Bleeding After Renee Good Shooting The New Republic: Stephen Miller Delivers Chilling Message to ICE as Violence Grows WaPo: FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter's home Trump administration is investigating Sen. Slotkin for Democrats' video urging troops to resist 'illegal orders' AP News: US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns Axios: Trump admin abruptly cancels mental health grants WaPo: Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletives at Detroit factory NBC News: Widespread Verizon outage prompts emergency alerts in Washington, New York City US News: U.S. Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record High, Report Says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we talk about 90's R&B groups, white artists who were embraced by a black audience, a mother who ran onto the court after her son got fouled, listener comments, and Tony Dokoupil saluting Marco Rubio.Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeguyson to get the YouTube link for today's show.--------------------------------------Intro music provided by Felt Five. Outro music provided by Infrared Krypto.
It's Thursday, January 15th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, & Sudan top 4 persecuting countries Open Doors released its 2026 World Watch List yesterday. The report ranks the top 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Once again, North Korea is ranked the worst country for persecution followed by Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, and Eritrea. The remaining top 10 countries are Syria, Nigeria, Pakistan, Libya, and Iran. One out of seven Christians are persecuted worldwide. Between October 2024 and September 2025, the report documented that 4,849 Christians were killed for their faith. Over 90% of the killings occurred in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria. Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” 2,000 Iranian protestors killed by Islamic regime Millions of Iranians have been protesting against the country's Islamic regime since December 28. Activists report that 2,000 people have been killed as the regime has cracked down on protestors. Listen to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. TRUMP: “To all Iranian patriots, keep protesting, take over your institutions, if possible. … I've cancelled all meetings with the Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters stops. And all I say to them is ‘Help is on its way!' You saw that I put tariffs on anybody doing business with Iran. Just went into effect today.” During this unrest, please pray for the underground church in Iran to remain strong and find opportunities to minister. Pentagon moving carrier strike group toward Middle East amid Iran tension In a related story, the Pentagon is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran, reports NewsNation. Moving the carrier strike group — a naval formation centering around an aircraft carrier, with a variety of support from other vessels — is expected to take about a week. The significant transfer of American military hardware comes amid developments related to unrest in Iran and questions about whether the White House will offer support to opponents of Iran's autocratic, Islamicregime. Franklin Graham calls America to prayer and repentance In the Untied States, Evangelist Franklin Graham called for a time of prayer and repentance across the nation. The call came as “the streets of America boil over with hate, anger, crime, drugs, and just sheer hopelessness.” Listen to comments from Graham. GRAHAM: “I encourage people to pray. And first of all, we need to repent as a nation. We need to repent of our sins and turn from those sins. And we need to repent of our own sins, not just the nation's sins, but our personal sins, and ask God to forgive us.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” Trump withdraws from 66 int'l groups, conventions, and treaties The Trump administration announced last Wednesday that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations, conventions, and treaties. One of those organizations is the United Nations Population Fund, known for its support of abortion. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said, “From DEI mandates to ‘gender equity' campaigns to climate orthodoxy, many international organizations now serve a globalist project. … These organizations actively seek to constrain American sovereignty.” State Department pauses immigrant visas from 75 countries Plus, the U.S. Department of State announced yesterday that it will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries. Those nations include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Nigeria. The State Department said migrants from these countries “take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates.” U.S. overdose deaths fell New federal data shows U.S. overdose deaths fell last year. Overdose deaths involving opioids and now fentanyl have been on the rise since the 1990s. An estimated 73,000 people died from overdoses during the 12-month period ending in August 2025. That's down 21% from the previous 12-month period. Researchers suggest this drop is connected with recent regulation changes in China. These changes decreased the availability of chemicals used to make fentanyl. 4,000 U.S. Protestant churches closed in 2024 Lifeway Research reports more Protestant churches closed in the U.S. than opened. Four thousand churches were closed in America in 2024. Meanwhile, only 3,800 churches were started. That's better than 2019 when there were only 3,000 openings and 4,500 closings. Openings have not outpaced closings since 2014 when there were 4,000 openings and 3,700 closings. Christian/Gospel music ranked among top 10 genres And finally, Luminate released its 2025 year-end music report. Christian and Gospel music ranked among the top 10 genres in the U.S. last year. Plus, Christian/Gospel was also one of the highest-growth genres in terms of on-demand audio streams. WINANS: “For Your mercy never fails me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God “'Cause all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.” That was Cece Winans singing the “Goodness of God.” When it came to music released in the last 18 months, Christian/Gospel music saw the most growth in streams of any genre. Colossians 3:16 reminds us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 15th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Marco Rubio once called Trump a "con artist." He's now among his most loyal defenders. New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins describes Secretary of State Rubio's character, political transformation and ambition. Filkins also spoke with Tonya Mosley about Venezuela and what he thinks will happen next. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The United States is urging its citizens in Iran to leave immediately, warning that protests continue to escalate. A notice released by the US virtual embassy in Tehran advises American nationals to travel by land to Turkey or Armenia, if they can make the journey safely. It says those unable to leave should take refuge at home or in another safe building and keep a supply of food, water and medication. Also: Scientists say 2025 was one of the three hottest years on record. US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio are meeting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers in the White House on Wednesday. Bill Clinton has refused to testify in the Congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The committee chairman says there will be a vote to hold the former President in contempt of Congress. K-pop megastars BTS announce a 79-date world tour after all members of the boyband completed their mandatory military training in South Korea. The American civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, has died at the age of 86.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
The New Yorker staff writer Dexter Filkins joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss Marco Rubio's reëmergence as one of the most powerful, and most transformed, figures in Donald Trump's second term. They talk about Rubio's unlikely ascent to the dual roles of Secretary of State and national-security adviser, his journey from outspoken Trump critic to loyal enforcer, and what that evolution reveals about how power operates inside the Administration. They also examine Rubio's central role in the U.S. abduction of the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, the dismantling of the State Department's foreign-aid infrastructure, and the department's growing reliance on coercion over diplomacy. This week's reading: “How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler,” by Dexter Filkins “Denmark Is Sick of Being Bullied by Trump,” by Margaret Talbot “Iran's Regime Is Unsustainable,” by Robin Wright “The Supreme Court Gets Back to Work,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin “What Comes After the Protests,” by Jay Caspian Kang The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Day 1,420.Today, as reports emerge that a Russian air-defence missile has struck a residential building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, we examine claims that France is pushing to prevent Ukraine from purchasing American weapons, then look at the criminal charges brought against a prominent figure in Ukraine's modern history. Later, we turn to Moscow's media landscape to hear how the Russian press is interpreting potentially momentous developments in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.SIGN 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:France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/13/france-blocks-ukraine-from-buying-us-weapons/Starmer poised to hammer out Ukraine peace plan in Davos (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/starmer-poised-talks-ukraine-peace-deal-davos-war-russia-uk/ Scottish independence accounts go dark after Iran internet blackout (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/12/scottish-independence-accounts-dark-iran-internet-blackout/America abandoned this Arctic silo 60 years ago. Now, it could solve Nato's Greenland problem (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/nuclear-option-america-nato-greenland/ Marco Rubio, Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler (The New Yorker):https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/marco-rubio-trumps-foreign-policy-enabler Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-attract-179-million-u-s-investment-in-key-lithium-deposit/ Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams' ‘heroic work' (United Nations):https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166749?_gl=1*15f56p1*_ga*NzU3NDczMzg2LjE3NjgzOTI4NDc.*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjgzOTI4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzOTI4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgwLISTEN 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.
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It's been a little more than a week since the United States invaded Venezuela and abducted its president Nicolás Maduro. Trump has contended that Venezuela, which reportedly has the world's largest known oil reserves, has "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." There's a lot to discuss about the geopolitical context and how it intersects with new energy developments. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is the creator of a new energy plan and joins Chris Hayes to talk about that plan, his reaction to Venezuela and more. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles for a blistering, darkly funny tour through what they argue is the accelerating late stage of Donald Trump: a president who can't hold a thought, wanders off mid-meeting, and yet is being weaponized by Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, and others to push extreme agendas at breakneck speed. Along the way, they unpack Democratic paralysis, early signs of Republican and corporate peeling away, the politics of immigration as it tips from winning issue to liability, and why the real fight now is about stopping the madness before the midterms—plus, because it's 2026, a detour into Doritos, Hollywood finally finding its voice again, and the Melania movie as protest art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reese Gorman of Notus (and the On Notus podcast) explains the outlet's "teaching hospital" model for young journalists—and reports that Republicans are privately furious about being cut out of Venezuela, tariffs, and appropriations, even as almost none of them do anything to reclaim Congress's prerogatives beyond symbolic discharge petitions. Then, Dexter Filkins' new profile is our guide to Marco Rubio's ideological malleability as career strategy: swallow the zig, repeat the zag. Plus, why the left's most radical policy ideas can spread under the cover of benevolent framing and definitional ambiguity—and why that's a branding and governing problem for Democrats even if the far right remains more dangerous overall. Produced by Corey Wara Coordinated by Lya Yanne Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist
Maureen Tkacik makes her debut on This Is Hell! to talk about her new investigative piece for American Prospect, “The Narco Terrorist Elite”, which goes into how narco terrorists have historically operated with right wing Latin American dictatorships and US imperialism and how Marco Rubio's recent actions within the Trump administration might become a new version of Iran-Contra. https://prospect.org/2025/12/23/narco-terrorist-elite-rubio-south-america-iran-contra/ We will have new installments of Rotten History and Hangover Cure. We will also be sharing your answers to this week's Question from Hell! from Patreon. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/thisishell
Anthony Scaramucci joins Joanna Coles for a frank conversation about what Donald Trump is really doing in Venezuela—and why the chaos is the point. Scaramucci argues that the Venezuela move is driven less by democracy or security than by oil, money, and self-enrichment, and is shaped by conspiracy thinking and political pressure. He also breaks down Trump's appetite for cruelty and spectacle, the warning signs in ICE's escalating violence, the quiet sidelining of allies like Marco Rubio and JD Vance, and why Republicans who know better still fall in line. The takeaway: Trump isn't unraveling—he's focused, transactional, and increasingly willing to burn institutions to stay powerful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Threats against ICE agents are escalating. NBA coaches speak out against common sense. Minnesota politicians speak out against immigration enforcement. Venezuelan oil headed toward the U.S. as reports of interesting tech the U.S. apparently used during Nicolás Maduro's capture. Iran pushes back against President Trump's threats to defend Iranian citizens. Why are Democrats suddenly speaking out against Hamas? Are Western countries about to ban X? Important meeting about meeting on Wednesday. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell responds to an indictment against him. Suspected January 6 pipe bomber pleads not guilty. Did a Republican congresswoman tell a leftist group where President Trump would be eating dinner? Suspicious object near Trump's motorcade last night. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 01:18 Guy Threatens ICE 02:15 Laura Ingraham VS. Protester 03:05 Minneapolis Protester 05:53 Crowds are Angry in St. Cloud, MN 07:52 Native American Ritual? 09:37 Steve Kerr's Message about ICE Shooting 11:01 Doc Rivers Doesn't Know What Happened 13:21 Ilhan Omar's Stern Message to ICE 18:22 Kristi Noem Doubles Down on CNN 23:49 Chicago Police Defends ICE Agents 26:24 Portland Police Chief CRIES on TV 33:16 Nicolás Maduro's Security Guard Speaks Out 38:49 FLASHBACK: Peter Doocy Experienced being Shot by a Ray Gun 40:57 Trump on Venezuela Oil 43:03 Marco Rubio on Venezuela 46:15 Venezuela Sends Oil to America 48:48 Pope Leo Comments on Free Speech 51:06 Pope Leo on Abortion in the West 54:11 Atheist VS. Christian 1:12:10 Taxing the Rich? 1:15:21 Trump to Meet with Greenland Officials 1:19:59 DOJ Serves Jerome Powell Subpoena 1:29:19 MTG Did What? 1:34:15 Trump Sits with The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices