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Keith Weinhold plays a “financial superhero”, defending investors against the "greedy landlord" myth. A Zillow survey reveals the secret sauce of rental success: budget, location, and bedroom count - with pets stealing the show as the ultimate tenant dealbreaker. He exposes the dollar's sneaky inflation plot, showing how savvy investors can turn borrowing into a wealth-building adventure. Imagine homes that cost half their gold price from 100 years ago - mind-blowing!  Real estate investing isn't just a strategy - it's an epic journey of wealth creation!  Resources: GREmarketplace.com/OklahomaCity GREmarketplace.com/Tulsa Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/episode/557 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Automatically Transcribed With Otter.ai    Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE I'm your host, Keith Weinhold. Are Real Estate Investors greedy by nature? Learn why? In a sense, today's homes are actually half price compared to 100 years ago. Then results from a huge tenant survey that reveals the amenities that you must give renters or else they will leave how media headlines can trick you and more today on get rich education.   Mid south home buyers, I mean, they're total pros, with over two decades as the nation's highest rated turnkey provider. Their empathetic property managers use your ROI as their North Star. So it's no wonder that smart investors just keep lining up to get their completely renovated income properties like it's the newest iPhone. They're headquartered in Memphis and have globally attractive cash flows and A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau and now over 5000 houses renovated. There's zero markup on maintenance. Let that sink in, and they average a 98.9% occupancy rate, while their average renter stays more than three and a half years. Every home they offer has brand new components, a bumper to bumper, one year warranty, new 30 year roofs. And wait for it, a high quality renter, remember that part and in an astounding price range, 100 to 180k I've personally toured their office and their properties in person in Memphis, get to know Mid South. Enjoy cash flow from day one. Start yourself right now at mid southhomebuyers.com that's mid south homebuyers.com   Corey Coates  1:56   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  2:12   Welcome to GRE from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina to the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold, and this is get rich education. 100 years ago, you could buy the average home with eight kilos of gold. Today, it only costs you four more on that later. But first, as a real estate investor, has a critic or a tenant ever insinuated some form of these two questions to you, either, is it ethical for you to own multiple homes, or even, are you greedy? Now, I doubt that you're going to be asked that question directly, but sometimes you can feel that that's the vibe that someone else is on. Well, there sure are greedy people in the world. You could be rich and greedy, or you could be poor and greedy. Even the definition of greed is an excessive and selfish desire for more wealth than one needs, often driven by a destructive motive. All right, that's the definition like you're willing to destroy other people in the pursuit of wealth that is rather different than acquiring wealth, which is usually done only when you first fulfill the needs of others. All right? Well, say that your critic makes $60,000 per year. Oh, well, then that means that they're in the top 1% of global income earners. I mean, sheesh, then they're like the Jeff Bezos of the developing world. So to help even things out, should your critic have to send half of their salary to Senegal or Mauritania or Burkina Faso if the critic's home has more than one bathroom in it, or they even own one car. Well, then they're fabulously wealthy by world standards. Then do they have to give it away to avoid being greedy? What if they ever worked overtime for extra money? Like is that evidence of certain greed? All that stuff is ridiculous, preposterous amounts don't create greed Spirit does. There is no implicit Machiavellian intent. If you have more wealth than average, where would you even draw the line? Like, once you hit seven rental properties? Oh, that's just fine, but eight of them is too many, or once you live in a home that costs 50% more than an area's median, then is that when it becomes greed? I mean, this doesn't make sense. Higher housing prices these past five years has to do with the lack of housing supply and with the. Abundance of dollar printing. It's those two things. The culprits aren't rental property owners. The culprits are burdensome development regulations and the Federal Reserve printing all the dollars, not your local landlord. Responsible landlords provide and maintain sound housing, and they do that for complete strangers, they're taking a lot of faith. Oh, so then could the tenant actually be the greedy one, if they both resent and expect that treatment from a stranger for free? I mean, real estate investors, hey, we take on risk, DEBT, TAXES, maintenance, insurance, market volatility, and we have the responsibility of building and maintaining a good credit score in most cases. I mean, you're the one that's truly invested in the property, not a tenant that can choose to move out in 30 or 60 days. Landlords are a bit like umpires. They're rarely appreciated, and they only get noticed when they do something wrong. I know I mentioned to you before that when I buy a property pretty soon, I casually mention to my tenant that, you know, each month, I just have to make them aware. Each month I make a big mortgage payment and I have to pay for property tax and insurance on this place. I mean, it's amazing to see how far that little mention goes with both timely rent collection and that they don't resent you as a landlord over time. See, tenants often don't know this because they've never owned property themselves, and actually, as you know, since I use property managers now, I don't make this mention to tenants anymore. See, to tenants often it can feel like they're just sort of renting air, and the rent payments they make to you are very visible to them. What's invisible to them are all of your expenses. You're the one as the investor that's contributing to communities. You are the good steward of a neighborhood's housing stock, and you provide homes for people who either can't or don't want to buy the myth of the evil landlord. It really just ignores realities. I mean, mom and pop investors own 72% of single family rental homes, and the typical landlord owns fewer than three units. Many don't have 401 Ks. I mean, rental properties are their retirement plan. So most landlords, real estate investors, they're not cigar chomping tycoons twirling mustaches atop piles of gold like Scrooge McDuck. They're regular people. So perspectives like this that can really help you ward off both critics and unaware tenants. And you know what odds are, if they had the opportunity, they would often do the same thing at a time when pensions are rare and inflation runs rampant. Who could blame anyone for seeking assets that grow in value and generate income. Here's what you need to know. Everyone plays the financial game in the context of their own economy. You Your critic and your tenant, your awareness and your mindset from listening to the show is merely more broad than others. If everyone understood that being wealthy is actually a choice like you do, we would all be better off. So the bottom line here is that real estate investors are not villains. They're just people trying to build a financial life raft in a financial ocean that is full of icebergs. Rich people aren't necessarily greedy, just like poor people aren't necessarily lazy. Greed exists in somebody's spirit, not in the amount of your net worth or whatever your income level is,.    All right., Well, heading into the summer here, there are more tenant moves than any other season. Rental demand has stayed fairly strong, not super strong, just fairly strong, with rents only up about 2% annually. When you amalgamate single family rentals and apartments, the share of rentals with a concession is dropping because the rental market is fairly strong, and when renters find a place, a lot of them are staying put, like it's the last lifeboat off the Titanic. Of course, these are all phenomena on a national level, and each local area is different. I mean that right, there is something that I could say on nearly every episode with low affordability, the home ownership rate is down and renter numbers are up. Now. I told you a while ago that it would go down that home ownership rate, and in the latest quarter ended, that home ownership rate has dropped from 65.7 down to 65.1 Percent. And that might not sound like much, but homeownership down six tenths of 1% in just a quarter. That means that there are at least about 500,000 new renters in America. More renters means more rental demand, more occupancy, and it's crucial for you to know what those renters want so that you can best serve them again. You're not greedy. You're trying to serve them as well as you can now, Zillow has an arm. It's called the Zillow group population science. It's something I hadn't even heard of until recently. What Zillow did with this group is they surveyed 36,000 US renters of both single family rentals and apartments to find out what trends are and what renters want. And I read their entire lengthy report. I think it was 40 pages, so that you don't have to and what I did is I pulled out the most salient pieces to help you attract and retain tenants, and the top three criteria that renters really consider essential when deciding whether or not to rent your property are the first thing, and 95% said this is that it's got To be within their budget, second, at 85% preferred location. Hmm, does that mean near tacos and coffee shops? And then the third most important thing renters consider essential at 84% is the preferred bedroom count. After that, the Floor Plan and the layout that fits their preferences was most important. After that, it's the preferred number of bathrooms. So note that the preferred number of bedrooms, then, is more important in making the rental decision than the preferred number of bathrooms, although they both matter. And then after that, in order of decreasing importance, is broadband internet, allowing pets and having common amenities like a gym, a business center, a rooftop and a lounge and those things, those common amenities, they were substantially more important for apartment renters than for single family home renters, as you would imagine. And here's key, a separate survey question was asked, What is the main reason that you passed on a particular property and decided not to rent it. Number one easily was that the property prohibited pets. The second biggest choice had to do with pets as well. It was that the property restricted the pet breed or size. The reasons that renters passed on a particular property are so centered around pets. What do pets rule this housing market? Now, that's kind of how it seems. Now, another thing that this survey revealed is like, gosh, it also seems like the age for doing almost anything in America is up. The median renter is age 42 did you have any idea there? 42 probably older than you thought. And the older people are, generally, the quieter they are, and the less they move. The most common application fee paid is $50 that's what the survey found. Hey, maybe that's one thing that hasn't been slapped with tariffs. It's an online world. The typical renter surveyed reported taking only one in person tour. Everything else is swiping, scrolling or going deep on Google Street View. Basically what tenants do is they check out everything online, and then once they've chosen the place that they want to rent, they often make that decision right there online, and then basically that one in person visit is just them showing up to confirm that there aren't any red flags at that place, that they mostly know that they won. And this is good for you if you're self managing and you're showing the places yourselves. I mean, there are just fewer tire kickers than there were back in the day. I mean, hey, talk to your parents. 25 years ago, rental ads were like four lines in a newspaper, no photos at all, so tenants then they had to show up in person to see what a rental place even looked like. Let's look at the percent of renter households in America by household income, less than $50,000 57% of renters were in that range, 50 to 100k 29% and 100k or more, 15% as far as how much security deposit you need to give, 75% of renters said their first month's rent was required to Secure the rental, and only 25% said that they also had to fork over last month's rent to secure it. In a really strong rental market, you can more often ask for that both first and last month's rent to get in. 40% reported getting their entire security deposit back at the end of the rental. Hmm, I guess the. Others pay for that mysterious carpet stain. Most pay additional fees on the rental, 58% and that's things like water, sewer, garbage, recycling or other utilities. And it even includes payment processing. There some landlords charge for that. And again, what I'm talking about here is single family rentals and apartments combined. All right, so more single family renters are going to pay for separate utilities on top of the rent. Of course, about half of American renters have renter's insurance. At 48% I suppose the others are living dangerously. A typical renter uses four websites or apps in their search and as I'm continuing on here with the results from this Zillow Rental survey of 36,000 renters, it also showed that the top three reasons that current renters say that they decide to stay long term are and this is big. I mean, this is about your retention rate. 72% stay long term because they say rental costs are a good deal, that's why they stay next most important is quiet neighbors. Yes, no drum kits or free range toddlers will help in apartments. One noisy neighbor can upset a lot of tenants, but a noisy neighbor that might not be a problem at all when people are dispersed in a single family rental and then the third most important thing in long term retention is 68% of renters stay in a unit because they can't afford to move elsewhere. Two thirds of tenants said their landlord or property manager notified them of a rent increase in the past two years, 37% of renters said they would be very or extremely likely to buy a home if mortgage rates fell. All right, that's about three in eight renters say that as far as the length of leases in America, 64% signed on for a one year lease, and 24% said their lease is longer than a year. So really, to summarize what you've learned here from that survey is that you need to know your audience, 42 year olds with pets and a strong preference for quiet neighbors. Keep your pricing competitive. Embrace tech. People want to apply and pay and do things online, and your tenants will stick around longer. You can either give a man a fish and feed him for a day, or teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime.    Here at GRE, we do both get riched occasion.com. Is where you learn through this very show and our videos over there, and our blog articles and more. The name gre marketplace.com is where you take action and see the markets and providers that make the best income properties nationwide. GRE marketplace is also where you get access to our totally free investment coaching strategy sessions with a real human being that has both an MBA and investing experience. And that's something we added three or four years ago that really helps you be profitable as an investor, get paid five ways so that you can have more income and wealth and perhaps even retire early. We help you find the right exact property addresses. That's what we help you do compared to 100 years ago, homes are half price today. This is fascinating. I'll get into that shortly. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to get rich education.    The same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group NMLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your pre qual and even chat with President Caeli Ridge personally while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lendinggroup.com. That's Ridge lendinggroup.com. You know what's crazy?    Your bank is getting rich off of you. The average savings account pays less than 1% it's like laughable. Meanwhile, if your money isn't making at least 4% you're losing to inflation. That's why I started putting my own money into the FFI liquidity fund. It's super simple. Your cash can pull in up to 8% returns, and it compounds. It's not some high risk gamble like digital or AI stock trading. It's pretty low risk because they've got a 10 plus year track record of paying investors on time in full every time. I mean, I wouldn't be talking about it if I wasn't invested myself. You can invest as little as 25k and you keep earning until you decide you want your money back. No weird lockups or anything like that. So if you're like me and tired of your liquid funds, just say. They're doing nothing. Check it out. Text family to 66866, to learn about freedom. Family investments, liquidity fund again. Text family to66866   Speaker 1  20:17   what's up? Everyone? This is HGTV. Tarek al Musa. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream.   Keith Weinhold  20:35   Welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, the headlines say homes are so expensive that you'd think millennials would be forced to live in IKEA showrooms. Now, a year or two ago, here on the show, I think I mentioned to you that at that time, it took eight kilos of gold to buy the average home, about 100 years ago, and at that time, only six. Well today, it took eight kilos of gold to buy an average home in 1920 but it's only four kilos now, in terms of gold, homes are half the price today, and I sent you that pretty shocking image showing this in our newsletter a month or two ago. So what in the monetary twilight zone has happened in the past 100 years? Well, a lot of things. The 1913 creation of the Federal Reserve inflated away your dollar's purchasing power over time. This was basically like giving your teen a credit card with no limit and hoping for the best, then removing the dollar's last link to gold redeemability in 1971 that freed the rains for unlimited dollar creation. And Robert Kiyosaki was here to discuss exactly that on the show with us on episode 358 go back and listen to episode 358 if you haven't heard it and you want to. Before long, dollars got so flimsy that dive bars started stapling them to the wall as decor, and it seems like the next stop for the dollar is kindling for your backyard fire pit. Now, there is, however, an affordability problem today that keeps renters staying as renters. But part of the calculus here is that homes only seem expensive because their values are usually compared to dollars. But that's faulty, because dollars are a moving measuring stick. This is like saying that an hour has 60 minutes in it this year and next year, it'll only have 55 minutes in it. That doesn't work. I mean, she should a few years, everyone would run a marathon in under an hour at that rate. Okay, so changing the measuring stick defeats the very purpose of a measuring stick. Here's what's even more amazing than that fact about the gold, despite that, homes only cost half as much today as they did in 1920 in terms of gold, you also get more home today. Today's homes have smaller lot sizes, smaller yards, but otherwise they have amenities that people couldn't have even dreamed of in 1920 I mean, this is really interesting. Let's compare a typical 1920 new home to a 2025 new home. We've gone from 1048 square feet up to 2411 so the size has more than doubled. Back then there was no Garage. Today you've got a heated garage. Back then you had one bathroom or even an outhouse in 1920 Oh, today you have two or three or even more indoor bathrooms in just the average new build home back in 1920 you had a wood burning stove that you had to keep loading, and you're like splitting and stacking firewood and storing that somewhere. Today, you have central heating. Just push a button. Back more than 100 years ago, you had no AC. Today, AC is completely standard. You had no insulation a lot of times in 1920 homes today you've got smart insulation. You used to have a very basic kitchen. Today you've got a center island and granite and quartz countertops. You had an ice box back in 1920 and a nice refrigerator or two. Today, back then, you had no dishwasher or garbage disposal. Today, you have both. Back in 1920 you had to use a washboard in a ringer to wash and dry your clothing. Can you imagine that today you have a washing machine? You had an outdoor clothesline back then today you have a dryer back in. 1920 you had these claw foot bathtubs, and often no shower. Today you have both bathtubs and showers, and several of them. Back then you had nothing where today you have a dedicated laundry room, and a lot of times a home office, and sometimes even a gym. I mean, so all those changes right there over the last 105 years. This really puts the exclamation point on the fact that homes are cheaper today. In terms of the value that you get, today's homes might be a third or a quarter of the price that they were a century ago. You can't point to mortgage rates either. They're still below their long run average of 7.7% per Freddie Mac the thing you've got to point to, the big problem here, the elephant in the room, is that salaries have not kept up with inflation, and that is the real crux of the problem in hurting homes affordability. Look, and this could be a real epiphany for you here that affordability fact is even more reason to move today's depreciating dollars into real assets and move that with emphasis and with urgency, dollar savers are just such massive losers. All right, so then, what is the opposite of saving dollars? Some people think it's spending dollars. No, the opposite of saving is not spending. It's borrowing dollars. That's how you go negative on that. The opposite of spending is not saving, it is borrowing. That is how you go negative and short the falling dollar. This really it's all just a fresh approach on what people need to consider doing. Borrow dollars, own income property, let tenants pay your debt, let inflation also shrink your debt like a cheap shirt that spends too much time in a clothing dryer, and just watch inflation pump up your asset price at the same time. Now you are just winning all over the place. You are racking up more wins than Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. That's why I am resolute about saying what no one else out there says real estate done right is not an inflation hedge. A hedge is a defensive investing strategy where you break even. I mean, no one plays a game hoping for an outcome of a tie, spending money as an inflation hedge. That's why I refer to borrowing for income property as inflation profiting. That's the reason why. And see, other people's money pays down your debt, both the tenant and the inflation are whittling that away for you. Oh, and hey, for my fellow math weirdos, in 1920 a new home cost $6,300 and there are 35 ounces in a kilo of gold, and you can figure out the rest from there to see that homes cost half as much in gold. Now the bottom line here is that the real estate market is not broken. The dollar is and that dollar measuring stick is so miserably distorted and perverted that some people can't even see what's going on anymore. I've got another interesting way of helping you see this.    Let's look at something more recent than 1920 let's go back 30 years. Do you have any idea what the median us home price was then? Any guess 30 years ago, that's kind of charming. It was a modest $130,000 All right, with an 80% loan and zero principal pay down your mortgage balance would be a featherweight 104k today, that is a clear way of seeing how inflation debases your debt. And of course, the tenant would have paid it off for you by now as well. But I mean a loan balance of $104,000 without any principal pay down, sheesh, that's less than some people's American Express card limit. Really think about that by removing the principal pay down component, you can really see with transparency and lucidity the effect of inflation whittling down a loan balance to 104k and that is just 25% of today's median home price of $416,900 that is a stark example of inflation profiting, how your debt got relentlessly debased by the Fed. And of course, rental properties tend to be less expensive than this median number that I'm talking about. So the typical rental property is. In this scenario, you might just have a loan balance of 75k today, here, 30 years later, and the property would be worth, say, 300k inflation makes your loan balances feel like a featherweight over time. All right, now let's go somewhat further back in time again, 1950s Florida.    Last month, in our newsletter, I sent you those fascinating old newspaper clippings from a real estate sales ad from 1955 in the Miami area and a two bedroom, single family home, one bath, screened porch and a carport. Its price was $7,450 for the entire Miami area home. And the ad also showed that your monthly payment is $48 and then, okay, so that was a two bedroom, single family home this Miami area, three bed, one bath home with a screen porch, $7,900 so only an extra 450 bucks for an extra bedroom, that is the purchase price of the entire asset. And the monthly payments on this three bedroom are 50 bucks a month, a little more than the 48 bucks a month that it was for the two bedroom. And here's the thing, the monthly payment amount, as shown in this old newspaper advertisement, $48 and $50 that was principal, interest, taxes and insurance all together, a jaw dropping sub 8k for a Miami area home, not just Florida, but pricier Miami. I mean, can you imagine a Florida couple's home buying conversation in the mid 1950s there at Florida, honey, you're crazy if you think we're going to pay an extra $2 per month for a third bedroom. I mean, this is just astonishing. And yeah, my apologies for leaving you flabbergasted so many times in one episode. Gosh. Now to be sure, wages were lower back then, but back then, only one parent had to work. They still managed to buy homes, raise a family, and even pay for a milkman who actually delivered the milk. And now, you know, if we fast forward to the future, future generations, they're going to marvel at today's incredibly low median home price of 400 to 450k Yes, therefore you will be the one doing the flabbergasting, and you'll leave people From 2070 feeling abjectly flabbergasted when the median home price is $4 million then, I mean, it realistically could be, it could be more than that. It's the same way that today we're astonished at 1960s McDonald's menus where a burger was 15 cents. Yes, 15 cents is seriously how much McDonald's hamburger cost in the 60s. And of course, this is when restaurants also serve real meat and french fries cooked in tallow rather than seed oils, and shakes had real cream in them. That's all evidence of simultaneous skimpflation. But getting back to the monetary inflation, you know, as recently as 2011 we can even feel dazed and amazed about how the median home price, then was just $211,100 Yes, as recently as 2011 you're surely dazed and stupefied here, one thing I know, though, is that this did not leave you slack jawed, because Between you and I, we know there's only one slack job between us, and we know full well that that's not you. The bottom line, the bottom line here is that zooming out over time reveals a clear, uncomfortable truth. Savers get roasted, borrowers get rich. This is just a new way of looking at it.    And if you're a newer listener and you don't get our newsletter yet, it is free, full of value, and I write every word myself. There are more AI generated newsletters out there. That is not what this is. This is me to you, and to get the newsletter right now. Text. GRE to66866, 66866, we don't send you a bunch of texts that would be intrusive. It's an email newsletter. You can get it by texting GRE to 66866   Now, earlier this year, I talked with you about how home sales have crashed. When people read a media headline like that, home sales crash. You know, some people think that home prices are falling, but that's not. What that means is, you know, it means that the quantity of sales has fallen a lower transaction volume. With that in mind, to help you out in the future, when you're reading. For real estate and economic headlines, I jotted down a few fictitious headlines here, but yet they're the same type that you've seen before, and you'll see these again in the future, and they can be misleading. So let's straighten this out. Okay, here's the first fictitious yet realistic sounding headline, what people often think it means and what it really means. Developer uses tax loophole to deliver 200 unit apartment complex All right. Now, some people read that and they think that the developer is doing something nefarious or underhanded. No. Sometimes reporters use this word loopholes to describe legally created incentives to get much needed housing built. Reporters are often doing yeoman's work on behalf of NIMBYs. If this thing is producing more housing, then we need more loopholes, which are really incentives just like it. Here's another misleading headline. Now, almost all of the 50 states have a lower level of housing inventory than they did pre pandemic, but this headline says, Tennessee housing supply 4% more than pre pandemic levels. All right, some might see that headline and think, Oh, I guess that housing is a little oversupplied. Now, no, not necessarily, because most states had a scarce supply of inventory even before the pandemic hit back in 2020 the next headline is existing home sales fell off a cliff. All right, Did you note that this only includes existing homes, meaning resale homes, because, again, the headline is existing home sales fell off a cliff. So this doesn't include new builds. And there's nothing inherently falsified about some of these headlines. They just get misinterpreted. Softwood lumber prices hit all time record high. Okay, well, with persistent inflation, this might not be reason for alarm. Is it even an inflation adjusted high or not? Here's a headline, California leads the nation in out migration. All right, some people see this and assume that the California population is dropping. Well, maybe, maybe not. Again, the headline was, California leads the nation in out migration? Well, raw numbers aren't per capita. Cali is the largest state by population at almost 40 million. And also, if their in migration exceeds this out migration, well then they had positive net migration. And all of this doesn't even count births or deaths. You'd have to factor that in as well. The next headline is foreclosures Spike 50% year over year. Ooh, that sounds bad. And although this is a fake headline, just like the other ones that I'm telling you about, a phenomenon like this did recently occur, actually, but it's still at a really low level. It just rose from an extremely low level, two tenths of 1% up to three tenths of 1% that's a 50% gain. Here's a headline. You might see mortgage rates have dropped 2% this year. Maybe you'll see that in the future. Most people read something like this, and they assume that real estate values will resultantly soar. Well, maybe, maybe not. It sounds like homes are more affordable, and they would be, but the Fed might be cutting rates because the economy needs the help. It could mean we're in a recession. So if wages are down, even if mortgage rates are down, it might not actually be less affordable. The next fictitious headline is Philadelphia new build home prices surge 8% Oh, you're thinking that's got to be good, right? Well, I don't know what if new build Philly homes are constructed with 10% more square footage this year, but the price is only up 8% so they're actually selling at a lower cost per square foot. And this is also why existing home price change is more meaningful. The next fictitious headline is unemployment claims jump 30% in a week. All right? Well, this usually doesn't mean that there are mass layoffs and some economic Armageddon. If initial jobless claims rise from 200 up to 260k that's a 30% jump, but it's still low relative to recession levels, which are typically 400k plus and the last fictitious headline, Warren Buffett, b, u, F, F, E, T, invests $10 billion in apartment REITs. Oh, well, Buffett was spelled with only 1t Buffett should be spelled with a double T. Have you ever noticed that it is the most frequently misspelled name in financial media that's all for the headlines, so having the wherewithal about these sorts of things can help you better interpret what's happening in Real Estate's Future and the economy's future.    One of the most inexpensive national markets, I'll say, outside the Midwest, where you can own income property, where the numbers really make sense. An investor advantage place is in the state of Oklahoma. Some of these Oklahoma properties that we've begun dealing with here, they're pretty small. Like check out this single family rental I want to tell you about that's just 864 square feet. You know, more tenants desire this type of housing. Family sizes are smaller today, yet they want separation in the privacy of a single family home. And this one is brand new build, two beds, two baths, and the price is, get this $155,000 for new build. Yes, you heard that, right, and the projected rent is really strong. $1,250 I mean, this sort of cottage sized new build home is the type of product that can make the best rental, because if it were double the size, you might only get 50 or 60% more in rent. Now there's no garage on this new build 155k property, and you get all the finishes that you would expect from new construction. The second Oklahoma property to tell you about is this Tulsa duplex. This one really stands out. And Tulsa has over a million people in the metro. It was built just several months ago, $2,900 rent on a purchase price of about 360k and these ones, they've consistently appraised in the 375 to 380k range. So you could very well get some built in equity here with this duplex, where the numbers work pretty well as it is, each side of this new duplex has over 1300 square feet, three beds, two baths on each side, free management the first year, $3,000 cash to you post closing, all the nice finishes you'd expect with new build in this Tulsa duplex. So these two properties I've discussed here are really investor advantaged all new build. And that 155k single family rental was in Chickasaw, Oklahoma. And then the Tulsa duplex in the mid to high three hundreds. The next one is the last one. I'll mention. It's not as good of a deal, but it does look nicer because it's a brick faced new build single family rental for 320k in Lawton, Oklahoma. Lawton is more southwestern Oklahoma, with $2,400 rent, and it's 1800 square feet in this new build and just a little positive cash flow. The property tax rate is 1.1% property insurance is just 1250, a two car garage, all the types of finishes that you would expect with new build. So a property like this is if you're looking for a better quality tenant. Oklahoma City has had more happening than usual. You might have heard that the tallest building in the United States is planned to be built in Oklahoma City, yes, taller than anything in New York or Chicago. The Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team has been performing well. You know, those things are merely interesting and have almost nothing to do with the investor advantage. Rental properties, again, all three that I mentioned, there are new build. Not only are we in this persistent national housing shortage, but these entry level homes that make the best rentals, they're the ones that are in even shorter supply. That's a fact I probably don't mention to you often enough. The home ownership rate is down because of strained affordability, so you may very well have a long term tenant in these properties, and then you layer on the fact that they're new build, and it really looks promising for tenants wanting to stay for the long term. Check out the market and the provider. Learn more at either gre marketplace.com/oklahomcity or slash Tulsa. Yes, new build Oklahoma properties, if you're not sure about the exact address, that's going to provide you with the highest returns, our free investment coaching can help you with that as well borrow dollars with long term fixed interest rate debt that both tenants and inflation just relentlessly pay down for you while your expected price appreciation. Can leverage dollars at the same time. Start at gre marketplace.com/oklahoma, city or slash Tulsa until next week. I'm Keith Weinhold. Don't quit your Daydream.   Speaker 2  44:52   Nothing on this show should be considered specific personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional. Additional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC exclusively.   Keith Weinhold  45:16   You know, whenever you want the best written real estate and finance info, Oh, geez. Today's experience limits your free articles access, and it's got pay walls and pop ups and push notifications and cookies disclaimers. It's not so great. So then it's vital to place nice, clean, free content into your hands that adds no hype value to your life. That's why this is the golden age of quality newsletters. And I write every word of ours myself. 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Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Alcaraz obra el milagro ante Sinner y revalida su corona de rey de Roland Garros en una final histórica y Portugal destrona a España en la Nations League tras una fatídica tanda de penaltis. Hoy se cumplen 1.200 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. 3 años y 93 días. Hoy es lunes 9 de junio de 2025. Día Internacional de los Archivos. El 9 de junio se conmemora el Día Internacional de los Archivos, con el objeto de promover su importancia vinculada a la investigación y el resguardo de la memoria histórica y cultural de una organización o entidad. Asimismo, se pretende promover el acceso de la información pública, fomentando la transparencia. Como antecedente principal, se destaca que durante el Congreso Internacional de Archivos celebrado en Viena en el año 2004, más de dos mil asistentes solicitaron a la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) la creación de un Día Internacional. La elección de esta fecha obedece a que el día 9 de junio del año 1948 la UNESCO estableció la creación del Consejo Internacional de Archivos, con la finalidad de defender la protección y conservación del patrimonio documental. 1862.- El Senado de Estados Unidos vota la abolición de la esclavitud en todos los territorios de la Unión. 1905.- Atentado frustrado contra Alfonso XIII a la salida de la Opera de París. 1934. Primera aparición del Pato Donald, personaje de dibujos animados creado por Disney, en el cortometraje "La Gallinita Sabia". 1960.- El Gobierno de Moscú declara oficialmente que defenderá Cuba si la isla es atacada por Estados Unidos. 1973.- El almirante Luis Carrero Blanco es nombrado presidente del Gobierno español. 1976: se aprueba la ley que autoriza la existencia de partidos políticos. Años más tarde, el 9 de junio de 1983, Margaret Thatcher gana su segundo mandato como primer ministra del Reino Unido. Una victoria aplastante en las elecciones generales del Reino Unido cuando los votantes británicos acudieron a las urnas, queriendo desterrar el socialismo de extrema izquierda para siempre. 1995.- Rusia y Ucrania llegan a un acuerdo sobre la flota del Mar Negro, que pone fin al conflicto surgido tras la desintegración de la URSS. Santos Ricardo, Efrén, Feliciano, Primo y Julián. Miles de personas marchan en Roma para pedir el fin de la guerra entre Israel y Hamás en Gaza. El aspirante presidencial Miguel Uribe Turbay, herido grave tras un atentado que sacude a Colombia. Más de 3.200 militares participan en Tenerife en el Día de las Fuerzas Armadas en un desfile presidido por los reyes. Feijóo reclama a Sánchez que se "rinda" ante la democracia y convoque elecciones en la manifestación de Madrid. Padres, madres y educadores piden la desescalada digital en todos los ciclos escolares y regular la edad de acceso al móvil. Entra en vigor la prohibición de las llamadas comerciales desde números móviles. Contratos millonarios para una red de acogida deficiente. Las entidades sociales que gestionan los centros de menores reciben 11,7 millones al mes y el 69,8% lo concentran tres organizaciones. De ese importe, el 69,8 % se concentra en solo tres entidades: la Asociación Quorum Social 77, que gestiona 62,3 millones al año; la Asociación Coliseo, con 29,3 millones; y la Fundación Samu, con 13,6 millones. En el Archipiélago están operativos actualmente 85 centros, con un total de 5.600 plazas. De ellas, 4.133 están gestionadas por catorce entidades sociales y fueron habilitadas de forma extraordinaria para responder a la emergencia humanitaria. A estas se suman otras 400 plazas del sistema ordinario de protección y 787 bajo la gestión directa de los cabildos insulares. El 60% de la oferta de casas turísticas de las plataformas en Canarias carece de licencia. Un estudio indica que a mayor capacidad de la administración para detectar a los incumplidores menor es la proporción de anuncios sin autorización. Las Hermanas Hospitalarias dejan Tenerife tras construir un legado de un valor incalculable. La entidad atiende a 515 niños, niñas y adultos con discapacidad intelectual, alteración de conducta, trastorno autista y daño cerebral adquirido gracias a sus 314 profesionales. Detectados tres seísmos en Canarias, uno de ellos a 2 kilómetros de profundidad en el Teide. En los últimos tres días se han contabilizado hasta 12 seísmos en Tenerife, todos excepto uno en las inmediaciones del volcán. Llega por sus propios medios un cayuco con 63 personas a La Restinga. Según el relato de los propios migrantes, estos habrían realizado una travesía de 5 días y habrían partido desde Nuadibú, en Mauritania. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow. Ha Nacido Una Estrella. La canción trata sobre dejarse llevar y no mirar atrás. Habla de no quedarse en la “superficie” y de vivir todo.

Bienvenidos a La Diez Capital Radio! Están a punto de comenzar un nuevo episodio de nuestro Programa de Actualidad, donde la información, la formación y el entretenimiento se encuentran para ofrecerles lo mejor de las noticias y temas relevantes. Este programa, dirigido y presentado por Miguel Ángel González Suárez, es su ventana directa a los acontecimientos más importantes, así como a las historias que capturan la esencia de nuestro tiempo. A través de un enfoque dinámico y cercano, Miguel Ángel conecta con ustedes para proporcionar una experiencia informativa y envolvente. Desde análisis profundos hasta entrevistas exclusivas, cada emisión está diseñada para mantenerles al tanto, ofrecerles nuevos conocimientos y, por supuesto, entretenerles. Para más detalles sobre el programa, visiten nuestra web en www.ladiez.es. - Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. Alcaraz obra el milagro ante Sinner y revalida su corona de rey de Roland Garros en una final histórica y Portugal destrona a España en la Nations League tras una fatídica tanda de penaltis. Hoy se cumplen 1.200 días del cruel ataque e invasión de Rusia a Ucrania. 3 años y 93 días. Hoy es lunes 9 de junio de 2025. Día Internacional de los Archivos. El 9 de junio se conmemora el Día Internacional de los Archivos, con el objeto de promover su importancia vinculada a la investigación y el resguardo de la memoria histórica y cultural de una organización o entidad. Asimismo, se pretende promover el acceso de la información pública, fomentando la transparencia. Como antecedente principal, se destaca que durante el Congreso Internacional de Archivos celebrado en Viena en el año 2004, más de dos mil asistentes solicitaron a la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) la creación de un Día Internacional. La elección de esta fecha obedece a que el día 9 de junio del año 1948 la UNESCO estableció la creación del Consejo Internacional de Archivos, con la finalidad de defender la protección y conservación del patrimonio documental. 1862.- El Senado de Estados Unidos vota la abolición de la esclavitud en todos los territorios de la Unión. 1905.- Atentado frustrado contra Alfonso XIII a la salida de la Opera de París. 1934. Primera aparición del Pato Donald, personaje de dibujos animados creado por Disney, en el cortometraje "La Gallinita Sabia". 1960.- El Gobierno de Moscú declara oficialmente que defenderá Cuba si la isla es atacada por Estados Unidos. 1973.- El almirante Luis Carrero Blanco es nombrado presidente del Gobierno español. 1976: se aprueba la ley que autoriza la existencia de partidos políticos. Años más tarde, el 9 de junio de 1983, Margaret Thatcher gana su segundo mandato como primer ministra del Reino Unido. Una victoria aplastante en las elecciones generales del Reino Unido cuando los votantes británicos acudieron a las urnas, queriendo desterrar el socialismo de extrema izquierda para siempre. 1995.- Rusia y Ucrania llegan a un acuerdo sobre la flota del Mar Negro, que pone fin al conflicto surgido tras la desintegración de la URSS. Santos Ricardo, Efrén, Feliciano, Primo y Julián. Miles de personas marchan en Roma para pedir el fin de la guerra entre Israel y Hamás en Gaza. El aspirante presidencial Miguel Uribe Turbay, herido grave tras un atentado que sacude a Colombia. Más de 3.200 militares participan en Tenerife en el Día de las Fuerzas Armadas en un desfile presidido por los reyes. Feijóo reclama a Sánchez que se "rinda" ante la democracia y convoque elecciones en la manifestación de Madrid. Padres, madres y educadores piden la desescalada digital en todos los ciclos escolares y regular la edad de acceso al móvil. Entra en vigor la prohibición de las llamadas comerciales desde números móviles. Contratos millonarios para una red de acogida deficiente. Las entidades sociales que gestionan los centros de menores reciben 11,7 millones al mes y el 69,8% lo concentran tres organizaciones. De ese importe, el 69,8 % se concentra en solo tres entidades: la Asociación Quorum Social 77, que gestiona 62,3 millones al año; la Asociación Coliseo, con 29,3 millones; y la Fundación Samu, con 13,6 millones. En el Archipiélago están operativos actualmente 85 centros, con un total de 5.600 plazas. De ellas, 4.133 están gestionadas por catorce entidades sociales y fueron habilitadas de forma extraordinaria para responder a la emergencia humanitaria. A estas se suman otras 400 plazas del sistema ordinario de protección y 787 bajo la gestión directa de los cabildos insulares. El 60% de la oferta de casas turísticas de las plataformas en Canarias carece de licencia. Un estudio indica que a mayor capacidad de la administración para detectar a los incumplidores menor es la proporción de anuncios sin autorización. Las Hermanas Hospitalarias dejan Tenerife tras construir un legado de un valor incalculable. La entidad atiende a 515 niños, niñas y adultos con discapacidad intelectual, alteración de conducta, trastorno autista y daño cerebral adquirido gracias a sus 314 profesionales. Detectados tres seísmos en Canarias, uno de ellos a 2 kilómetros de profundidad en el Teide. En los últimos tres días se han contabilizado hasta 12 seísmos en Tenerife, todos excepto uno en las inmediaciones del volcán. Llega por sus propios medios un cayuco con 63 personas a La Restinga. Según el relato de los propios migrantes, estos habrían realizado una travesía de 5 días y habrían partido desde Nuadibú, en Mauritania. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow. Ha Nacido Una Estrella. La canción trata sobre dejarse llevar y no mirar atrás. Habla de no quedarse en la “superficie” y de vivir todo. - Sección de actualidad con mucho sentido de Humor inteligente en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el periodista socarrón y palmero, José Juan Pérez Capote, El Nº 1. - Entrevista al doctor Miguel García Báez médico pediatra, homeópata y naturópata donde exploramos los nuevos caminos de la medicina ya presentes en este tiempo tan complejo y de cambios de paradigma en que vivimos. - Programa de actualidad presentado y dirigido por: Juan Antonio Inurria Rivero Colaboradores: Rita Medina-Páez, Gabriel Suárez y Andrés Chaves. -Tertulia de actualidad informativa con Rosi Rivero y Antonio Aldana. Alcaraz obra el milagro ante Sinner y revalida su corona de rey de Roland Garros en una final histórica y Portugal destrona a España en la Nations League tras una fatídica tanda de penaltis.Más de 3.200 militares participan en Tenerife en el Día de las Fuerzas Armadas en un desfile presidido por los reyes. Feijóo reclama a Sánchez que se "rinda" ante la democracia y convoque elecciones en la manifestación de Madrid. Contratos millonarios para una red de acogida deficiente. Las entidades sociales que gestionan los centros de menores reciben 11,7 millones al mes y el 69,8% lo concentran tres organizaciones. De ese importe, el 69,8 % se concentra en solo tres entidades: la Asociación Quorum Social 77, que gestiona 62,3 millones al año; la Asociación Coliseo, con 29,3 millones; y la Fundación Samu, con 13,6 millones. En el Archipiélago están operativos actualmente 85 centros, con un total de 5.600 plazas. De ellas, 4.133 están gestionadas por catorce entidades sociales y fueron habilitadas de forma extraordinaria para responder a la emergencia humanitaria. A estas se suman otras 400 plazas del sistema ordinario de protección y 787 bajo la gestión directa de los cabildos insulares. El 60% de la oferta de casas turísticas de las plataformas en Canarias carece de licencia. Un estudio indica que a mayor capacidad de la administración para detectar a los incumplidores menor es la proporción de anuncios sin autorización. Las Hermanas Hospitalarias dejan Tenerife tras construir un legado de un valor incalculable. La entidad atiende a 515 niños, niñas y adultos con discapacidad intelectual, alteración de conducta, trastorno autista y daño cerebral adquirido gracias a sus 314 profesionales

Makala ya wiki hii hadi mei 31 imeangazia kuwasili kwa rais mstaafu wa DR Congo Joseph Kabila katika mji wa Goma, kifo cha gwiji wa fasihi raia wa Kenya Ngugi wa Thiong'o kule Marekani, ripoti ya shirika la Amnesty International yasema zaidi ya watu elfu kumi waliuawa nchini Nigeria katika kipindi cha miaka miwili, Sidi Ould Tah kutoka Mauritania ndiye rais mpya wa Benki ya maendeleo ya Afrika, na Israeli kujenga makazi mapya katika ukingo wa Jordan.Ungana na mwandishi wetu Emmanuel Makundi 

On this week's podcast episode, we unpack U.S. President Donald Trump's 2026 budget request, which proposes sweeping cuts to foreign aid and includes the elimination of funding for major global health initiatives such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The administration has also submitted a $9.4 billion rescission proposal to the U.S. Congress, seeking to formally cancel previously approved funds, much of it earmarked for foreign assistance. If approved, the move would codify into law cuts already made by the Department of Government Efficiency. The upcoming congressional response will be a critical test of foreign aid advocacy. We also discuss what happened at last week's African Development Bank meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where delegates discussed the need to diversify funding sources in the wake of U.S. aid cuts and focus on more reliable partnerships. The meetings also marked a leadership transition, with Mauritania's Sidi Ould Tah appointed as the AfDB's new president, vowing to mobilize private sector investment and deepen partnerships with the Gulf states. To discuss these stories, Devex Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba is joined by reporters Michael Igoe and Ayenat Mersie for this episode of This Week in Global Development.

On this week's podcast episode, we unpack U.S. President Donald Trump's 2026 budget request, which proposes sweeping cuts to foreign aid and includes the elimination of funding for major global health initiatives such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The administration has also submitted a $9.4 billion rescission proposal to the U.S. Congress, seeking to formally cancel previously approved funds, much of it earmarked for foreign assistance. If approved, the move would codify into law cuts already made by the Department of Government Efficiency. The upcoming congressional response will be a critical test of foreign aid advocacy. We also discuss what happened at last week's African Development Bank meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where delegates discussed the need to diversify funding sources in the wake of U.S. aid cuts and focus on more reliable partnerships. The meetings also marked a leadership transition, with Mauritania's Sidi Ould Tah appointed as the AfDB's new president, vowing to mobilize private sector investment and deepen partnerships with the Gulf states. To discuss these stories, Devex Senior Editor Rumbi Chakamba is joined by reporters Michael Igoe and Ayenat Mersie for this episode of This Week in Global Development.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of authoritarianism in East Africa, emerging economic growth across the continent, and a diplomatic encounter between South African President Ramaphosa and former U.S. President Trump.Time stamps:02:47 Authoritarianism in East Africa09:15 Green Shoots Across Africa19:21 Trump vs Ramaphosa30:04 What in the Worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

Chitina Martínez es una de las personas que forma parte de la junta de Cirugía Solidaria que cumplen 25 años ayudando a los pacientes y formando a los profesionales sanitarios de África.Web para comprar la entrada

Chariot Transitional Energy CEO Adonis Pouroulis joined Steve Darling from Proactive to talk about the company's recent $5.5 million net fundraise and strategic decision to split its renewable energy and oil & gas divisions into two standalone businesses. Pouroulis said the raise was completed quickly and successfully to support this transformation, describing it as a move driven by both divisions gaining “critical mass and momentum.” On the oil and gas side, Pouroulis outlined Chariot's renewed focus in Morocco where the company has regained operatorship and a 75% stake in offshore gas concessions. The onshore Lixus field has yielded three wells, two of which were successful. Although the third well, Anchois-3, was less productive, he stressed that “we found gas.” The company plans to redesign the development to scale appropriately. In the renewable energy division, Chariot has secured $175 million in funding for its electricity trading platform, Etana, with backing from Standard Bank, BII, GuarantCo and Norfund. This platform will support 400MW of near-development wind and solar projects across Southern Africa. The green hydrogen venture in Mauritania, in partnership with Total, remains a longer-term prospect. Pouroulis added that shareholders will gain shares in both new entities, offering “two bites of the cherry.” #proactiveinvestors #chariottransitionalenergyltd #aim #char ##otc #oiglf #AdonisPouroulis #EnergySplit #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas #MoroccoGas #ElectricityTrading #SouthAfricaEnergy #GreenHydrogen #InvestorUpdate

Nigerian officials have warned there's little hope of finding alive around 500 people still missing after flash floods in Niger state. How are survivors coping?Mauritania's Sidi Ould-Tah elected as the new president of the African Development Bank. What was the voting process like?And we meet one photographer who has turned his lens on insects to tell a bigger storyPresenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Sunita Nahar ,Yvette Twagiramariya and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors : Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

“My responsibilities as a captain became more… A player would receive a call telling him he'd lost a brother or a relative or a dear one.”After war broke out in Sudan, the football team Al Hilal Omdurman had to flee from Khartoum like many of those around them. They spent months looking for a new home, but eventually were welcomed to Mauritania where they have played competitively in the league there. They've now finished top of the league with two games to play. In this final episode of Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja looks at how footballers and athletes have continued to compete at the highest levels – despite facing tragedy and loss.GUESTS: Al Hilal captain Mohamed Abdelrahman Al Hilal Executive secretary Yasir Hassan, Sudan's National Olympics Committee President Ahmed Hashim.From next week, you can hear stories from Africa on the Focus on Africa Podcast.

Cada semana en Onda Cero junto a Agustín Bravo, Sergio Alberto Gama y Sofía Menéndez analizamos la seguridad vial. España es uno de los diez países más seguros de la Unión Europea en cuanto a seguridad vial ¿Cuál es la situación actual de España en materia de seguridad vial respecto a Europa? España es uno de los diez países más seguros de la Unión Europea en cuanto a seguridad vial, con 35 fallecidos por millón de habitantes. Está por detrás de países como Suecia (20), Dinamarca (24), Holanda (31) y Alemania (33), pero por delante de Bélgica (37), Austria (38), Francia (48) e Italia (51). ¿Cuál es la media europea de fallecidos por millón de habitantes? La media europea es de 44 fallecidos por millón de habitantes. Bulgaria (74) y Rumanía (77) son los países con peores resultados, mientras que Suecia y Dinamarca presentan las tasas más bajas. ¿Qué hay que destacar sobre estos datos? El contexto especial de España con 6 millones de motocicletas y 90 millones de turistas anuales, lo que incrementa la complejidad en la gestión de seguridad vial. ¿España colabora internacionalmente en materia de seguridad vial? Sí, España es un referente internacional y asesora a países europeos como Grecia, Rumanía y Bulgaria en diferentes aspectos de seguridad vial, incluyendo seguridad de infraestructuras y formación para obtener el permiso de conducir. También ha colaborado con países iberoamericanos como Chile y africanos como Mauritania. ¿En qué medida es España pionera respecto a la Directiva Europea sobre permisos de conducción? España ha adelantado varias medidas previstas en la Directiva Europea, destacando la implementación del permiso digital a través de la aplicación MiDGT desde 2020, con más de 7 millones de usuarios. Además, aunque la Directiva plantea la conducción acompañada desde los 17 años como obligatoria para obtener el permiso tipo B en 2030, en España esta medida está aún en estudio, ya que no existe una gran demanda. ¿Cuál es el cambio más relevante del nuevo acuerdo europeo sobre el permiso de conducir? El cambio más destacado es que los jóvenes de 17 años podrán conducir, siempre que vayan acompañados por un adulto con experiencia. Esta medida se aplicará en todos los países de la Unión Europea. ¿Qué otras modificaciones introduce este rediseño del carnet? La reforma también reduce la edad mínima para obtener carnets profesionales. Ahora se podrá conducir camiones desde los 18 años (antes 21) y autobuses desde los 21 (antes 24). Además, se endurecen los requisitos formativos y se unifican criterios entre Estados miembros. ¿Cuándo entrarán en vigor estos cambios? Aunque ya hay un acuerdo político, las nuevas normas no serán de aplicación inmediata. Una vez publicadas oficialmente, cada país tendrá hasta cuatro años para adaptar su legislación nacional. ¿Cuáles son los nuevos requisitos formativos? Se incluirán contenidos específicos sobre ángulo muerto, apertura segura de puertas, uso del móvil al volante, conocimiento de los asistentes de seguridad y prácticas en superficies deslizantes. ¿Existe un periodo de prueba para nuevos conductores? Sí. Los conductores que obtengan el carnet por primera vez tendrán un periodo de prueba de dos años, con restricciones más estrictas en alcohol y drogas, y sanciones más severas si se incumplen normas como el uso del cinturón o la seguridad infantil. ¿Qué ocurre con el formato del carnet de conducir? El nuevo modelo contempla una versión digital del permiso de conducir, válido en toda la UE, que se espera generalizar para 2030. Se mantendrá también la versión física. ¿Cuál será la duración de los permisos? Los permisos para coches y motos tendrán una vigencia de 15 años, salvo en los países donde el carnet sirva como documento nacional de identidad, donde podría reducirse a 10. Para camiones y autobuses seguirán renovándose cada cinco años, y con más frecuencia en mayores de 65 años. Hasta aquí el programa de hoy del podcast de seguridad vial y educación vial. ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre seguridad en moto? • P138 100 tramos más peligrosos para motoristas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/72292314 • P154 Hugo de 14 años muere en el campeonato Europeo de motociclismo. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/73574655 • P176 Motos sin ITV https://go.ivoox.com/rf/75543112 • P262 Seguridad Vial en moto No me llames paquete https://go.ivoox.com/rf/93733543 • P289 Caídas en quad o moto y la importancia de la equipación adecuada. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146657 • P300 Seguridad vial en moto en el Dakar https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515123 • P327 Seguridad vial en moto, formación conducción, compra de equitación y exigir la retirada de guardarraíles asesinos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/105221622 • P376 seguridad vial en moto, episodio 5 del verano de seguridad en Onda Cero https://go.ivoox.com/rf/114152759 • P470 La seguridad vial en moto a debate https://go.ivoox.com/rf/126752010 • P566 chaleco airbag moto para la atgc https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729959 • P557 4000 motos en la manifestación motera por la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812092 • P601 charla de seguridad vial en la concentración motorista La Leyenda en Cantalejo https://go.ivoox.com/rf/137929200 • P610 motoristas maltratados por Juan Carlos toribio en la concentración La Leyenda https://go.ivoox.com/rf/139115892 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre seguridad en Euro NCAP? • P22 Seguridad infantil en Euro NCAP 2020 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/60410726 • P31 La seguridad infantil de los 7 coches ensayados en Euro NCAP 2020 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/63999896 • P119 En AutoFM hablamos del origen de lo que hoy es Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/70766776 • P192 Hyundai Ioniq 5 en Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/77624794 • P200 El coche más seguro para niños según Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/79810679 • P278 ¿Qué es EuroNCAP? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/97118681 • P320 Seguridad EuroNCAP en el Lexus RX https://go.ivoox.com/rf/104093361 • P325 Cupra en Euro NCAP seguridad made in Spain https://go.ivoox.com/rf/104841125 • P353 Euro NCAP y la seguridad de nuestros vehículos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/111970962 • P413 Etiquetas de seguridad en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/121984964 • P426 BMW Serie 5 en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/121989858 • P525 el coche más seguro en euro ncap 2023-24 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/132581951 • P617 euro ncap deepal s07 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143237685 • P619 Xpeng pasa por Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143237909 • P621 NIO EL6 en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143595669 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre patinetes eléctricos (VMP) y su influencia en la educación vial y seguridad vial? • VMP o los patinetes eléctricos (13-11-2020) https://go.ivoox.com/rf/58970634 • P29 200€ de multa a los patinetes que circulen por la acera (19-1-2021) https://go.ivoox.com/rf/63999858 • P39 El 80% de los accidentados en patinete eléctrico iban sin casco. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/64652023 • P88. En la sección de RiveKids dentro de AutoFM hablamos de atropellos de niños con patinete eléctrico VMP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/68488690 • P134 Tráfico dice que se va a poner duro con patinetes y bicicletas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/71998645 • P205 certificado para VMP y manual de características del patinete eléctrico https://go.ivoox.com/rf/81250012 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre cómo la DGT afronta la educación vial y seguridad vial? • P47 La DGT recauda más de un millón de euros al día en multas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/65042824 • P68 2.880 conductores fueron denunciados dos o más veces en un mismo año por no llevar el cinturón de seguridad. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/66793732 • P72 La otra cara del rescate en carretera. DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/67030950 • P78 ¿Por qué nos denuncia la DGT en España? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/67470851 • P85 los tribunales anulan la mitad de las multas que pone la DGT. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/68027004 • P189 Cómo adelantar con seguridad https://go.ivoox.com/rf/76818386 • 6 puntos por usar el móvil al volante y más cambios de la DGT. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/60394281 • P383 ¿Hay que abrochar el cinturón de seguridad incluso sin ocupantes en las plazas traseras? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/115775880 • P444 Ocurrencias de la DGT en 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124103189 • P559 estrategia de país en la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812303 • P447 Propuestas de la DGT para bajar fallecidos en carretera https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124482117 • P456 La DGT incumple la promesa de retirar la Ley de tráfico si aumentaban los fallecidos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124862871 • P494 La DGT frena los cambios del carnet de conducir https://go.ivoox.com/rf/130588417 • P559 estrategia de país en la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812303 • P564 la seguridad en los adelantamientos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729856 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores del podcast de educación vial y seguridad vial? • P6 Coronavirus y Seguridad Vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/49513283 • P169 Seguridad vial en Onda Cero https://go.ivoox.com/rf/74292123 • P125 ¿Isofix en un SsangYong Rodius? Y mucha más seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/71289331 • P196 Seguridad vial para bebés prematuros y CIPSEVI https://go.ivoox.com/rf/78652365 • P168 Sin ruedas no hay seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/74292023 • P182 La educación vial en El Enfoque, Onda Madrid https://go.ivoox.com/rf/76018355 • P7 Mascarillas y guantes son al coronavirus lo que el cinturón de seguridad y los SRI a la violencia vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/50038459 • P197 Estudio sobre la inseguridad vial en el contenido de las series en Capital Radio https://go.ivoox.com/rf/78897119 • P565 la mayoría de gente no usa el cinturón de seguridad https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729932 • P561 4 de cada 10 conductores dan positivo en drogas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812530 • P541 La DGT no sabe dónde hay más de 650 millones de euros https://go.ivoox.com/rf/133580231 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores del podcast de seguridad vial en el Dakar? • P290 Lluvia torrencial, helicópteros que no pueden volar y buggies en medio de riadas. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146767 • P291. Señalización de accidentes en la carrera más dura del mundo. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146815 • P295 Exceso de velocidad, radar, sanción y distancia de frenado. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101147162 • P297 Muere atropellado por conseguir la mejor foto. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514720 • P302 El Dakar 2023 da una lección de seguridad vial. La velocidad no mata, matan otras cosas. Seguridad vial Dakar https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515334 • P301 Seguridad Vial con Manolo Plaza en el Dakar y en la vida. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515325 • P300 La seguridad vial en moto en el Dakar y en las carreteras españolas. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515123 • P294 Cansancio y fatiga extrema en competición. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101147100 • P296 ¿Es más seguro un chasis tubular? Biomecánica del impacto y aceleraciones en la seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514635 • P288 Arco antivuelco o jaula de seguridad. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/100776113 • P293 Hans. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146904 • P292. Pos seguridad después de un vuelco o un accidente ¿qué hacer?. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146866 • P287 Arnés vs cinturón de seguridad. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/100775999 • P299 Conducir sin luna en la seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515049 • P298 Fallece atropellado un aficionado que estaba viendo el Dakar 2023. Seguridad vial dentro y fuera de la competición https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514818 • P430 Prologo Dakar 2024, seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122182887 • P438 Etapa 10 Dakar 2024 competición vs vida real en la señalización https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123338733 • P435 Etapa 5 Dakar 2024, la fatiga https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440640 • P440 Etapa de descanso Dakar 2024 los twit de la DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123339096 • P439 Etapa 11 Dakar 2024 adelantamientos extremos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123338820 • P436 Atropello de un espectador en el Dakar 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440725 • P434 Etapa 4 seguridad jurídica y excesos de velocidad en el Dakar 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440464 • P431 Etapa 1 Dakar 2024, espectador atropellado https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122229047 • P432 Etapa 2 Dakar 2024, jaula de seguridad y Carles Falcón https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122229139 • P433 Etapa 3 Dakar 2024, los 3 impactos de un accidente https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440325 “El verdadero viaje es el que termina como comenzó, con felicidad e inocencia” Feliz viaje hasta el próximo programa. _______________________________________

In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the upcoming African Development Bank election, Meta's legal challenges across the continent, and the rise of Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso. They explore the implications of these events on the continent's future, highlighting the importance of intra-African trade, the challenges posed by external influences, and the need for accountability in leadership.Time stamps:01:09 The Upcoming African Development Bank elections14:50 Meta's legal troubles in Africa26:24 Who is Ibrahim Traoré?46:11 What in the Worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

What happens when SRNAs take their training to the global stage? Today, Charity welcomes Natalie, Cailtyn, and Mamawa to discuss their recent life-changing medical service trips to Mauritania and Honduras. These future CRNAs share their experiences providing anesthesia in resource-limited settings, highlighting the unique challenges and rewarding moments they encountered along the way. Thanks to these three for sharing their experience! Natalie Janes, 3rd year SRNA, Wayne State University – Service Trip to Honduras Caitlyn Pichette, 3rd year SRNA, Wayne State University – Service Trip to Honduras Mamawa Hollendyke, 3rd year SRNA, York College (graduating in a week!) – Service Trip to Mauritania (Africa) Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

La Órbita de Endor se enfanga, cámara en mano, en un conflicto bélico inventado que, por su credibilidad, no extrañaría a nadie que pudiera darse en cualquier momento en nuestro mundo real. La película de Alex Garland CIVIL WAR del año 2024 nos presentaba cómo los EEUU se venían abajo desde dentro y se sumía en el caos en el que nadie tenía claro cuántas facciones habían tomado el camino de las armas, contra quien disparaban o quién demonios les estaba acribillando a distancia. Una película que da para mucho contenido profundo, para pensar y nosotros vamos a sacarle todo el jugo, porque no sólo va de guerra, va de periodismo y nos invita a reflexiones muy interesantes. Incluso aunque la película no te guste, creemos que este LODE sí te gustará por los asuntos que aborda. Además de tocar todos los datos de producción y hacer análisis enjundiosos, se contará cierta anécdota donde al compañero Rafa Pajis estuvieron a punto de matarlo a tiros en Mauritania. ¡DISFRUTADLO! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

La Órbita de Endor se enfanga, cámara en mano, en un conflicto bélico inventado que, por su credibilidad, no extrañaría a nadie que pudiera darse en cualquier momento en nuestro mundo real. La película de Alex Garland CIVIL WAR del año 2024 nos presentaba cómo los EEUU se venían abajo desde dentro y se sumía en el caos en el que nadie tenía claro cuántas facciones habían tomado el camino de las armas, contra quien disparaban o quién demonios les estaba acribillando a distancia. Una película que da para mucho contenido profundo, para pensar y nosotros vamos a sacarle todo el jugo, porque no sólo va de guerra, va de periodismo y nos invita a reflexiones muy interesantes. Incluso aunque la película no te guste, creemos que este LODE sí te gustará por los asuntos que aborda. Además de tocar todos los datos de producción y hacer análisis enjundiosos, se contará cierta anécdota donde al compañero Rafa Pajis estuvieron a punto de matarlo a tiros en Mauritania. ¡DISFRUTADLO! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Has reading an ayah in the Quran ever stopped you dead in your tracks as if it were talking directly to you? In the first episode of season 3, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed are joined by Hajj Hisham Mahmoud* to discuss the opening of Surat Taha and the heart it transformed from enemy to intimate companion and eventually Commander of the Faithful in eight short verses. S3:E1: The Surah that Melted Omar's Heart (Taha 20: 1-2)You will learn:

David Stig Hansen is taking his 4th trip to the Richet Structure in Mauritania, but heading to the ancient coastline to the North of the structure where he believes prehistoric mining and ritual sites are located. This journey is to explore several anomalies.  ☕ Support Civilization Cycle Podcast Buy Us a Double Espresso

Ander Arandia y Garbiñe Arroyuelo emprendieron el 15 de septiembre de 2022 un viaje en bicicleta tándem por África Occidental. Durante ocho meses y medio, recorrieron diez países, desde Marruecos hasta Costa de Marfil, enfrentándose a retos físicos y personales, viviendo anécdotas inolvidables y adaptando sus planes según las circunstancias. Inicialmente, su idea era llegar hasta Uganda, pero la experiencia les enseñó que el ritmo del viaje y la realidad de cada etapa marcan el camino. Recorrieron Marruecos, Sáhara Occidental, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Casamance (sur de Senegal), Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Sierra Leona, Liberia y Costa de Marfil. En este pódcast comparten las motivaciones que los llevaron a iniciar esta aventura, los momentos que definieron su ruta y el aprendizaje que trajeron consigo al regresar a casa el 29 de mayo de 2023. ⚠️ Más información y fotos en: https://bit.ly/ander-y-garbi ❤️ ¿Te gusta este podcast? APOYA ESTE PROGRAMA y conviértete en mecenas en iVoox o Patreon. Más info en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/apoya-podcast-un-gran-viaje/ Si sueñas con hacer un gran viaje como este te recomendamos NUESTROS LIBROS: ▪︎ 'Cómo preparar un gran viaje' (2ª ed.): https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/como-preparar-un-gran-viaje-2 ▪︎ 'El libro de los grandes viajes': https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/el-libro-de-los-grandes-viajes Si quieres conocer historias en primera persona de otros viajeros, NUESTRO EVENTO las 'Jornadas de los grandes viajes' te gustará: https://www.jornadasgrandesviajes.es ️GRABA TU COMENTARIO, pregunta o mensaje en 'Graba aquí tu mensaje de voz' que encontrarás en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/ Esperamos que te guste ¡Gracias por tu escucha!

On this episode of Woke By Accident, we are joined by Sambaza, host and creator of the internationally renowned and award winning, Sambaza Podcast. We have a dynamic conversation to catch up with each other and review some pertinent news updates regarding President Trump, the Department of Education and a potential forthcoming stimulus check. African Proverb:  Here's a beautiful Mauritanian proverb: "He who does not have a friend, has a mirror." This proverb speaks to the importance of self-reflection and the value of having someone or something to help us see ourselves more clearly. It suggests that if you lack the guidance or companionship of others, you must turn inward and learn to rely on yourself.   Here are some  facts about Mauritania: Mauritania is a unique country with a fascinating mix of traditions, landscapes, and history! The Sahara Desert: About 90% of Mauritania is covered by the Sahara Desert, making it one of the most desert-heavy countries in the world. The desert plays a significant role in the country's culture and lifestyle, especially in nomadic traditions. Rich Cultural Heritage: Mauritania has a rich blend of Arab, Berber, and African cultures, and it is home to several ancient cities. The city of Chinguetti is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its historic libraries and manuscripts that date back centuries. Unique Cuisine: Mauritanian food reflects its desert environment, with dishes like couscous, mechoui (slow-roasted lamb), and rice with fish being staples. The country's cuisine is influenced by Berber, Arab, and Sub-Saharan traditions. Slavery History: Mauritania was the last country in the world to abolish slavery in 1981. Despite legal abolition, slavery-like practices have continued to persist in some parts of the country, and ongoing efforts are being made to address this issue.   You can find Sambaza's content:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  https://www.podpage.com/sambaza/  https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodc...   Check out Woke By Accident at www.wokebyaccident.net or on your favorite streaming platforms!    Sponsor  Get your pack of @Poddecks now for your next podcast interview using my special link:  https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL   Affiliates Opus Clips  https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446   Want to create live streams like this?  Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728   Music  Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz    

No one is talking about it.    “[God] will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper.”  - Psalm 72:12 (NKJV)

Desde 2019, Leti Lagarda recorre el mundo en autostop y transporte público, viajando en solitario y conectando con las culturas locales desde dentro. Sus viajes le han llevado a recorrer América Latina, Oriente Medio y África, destacando países como Colombia, Irán, Mauritania y Pakistán. Desde el principio, su viaje tuvo un enfoque claro: moverse sola, sin prisas, dependiendo del transporte local y de la hospitalidad de la gente. Su interés principal no es solo descubrir nuevos lugares, sino integrarse en ellos, quedarse en casas de locales y conocer las culturas de una manera íntima y cercana. En este podcast hacemos balance de esos 6 años de viajes, los aprendizajes, los cambios en su manera de viajar y ver la vida, de la soledad, las despedidas, los regresos… "⚠️ Más información y fotos en: https://bit.ly/leticia-lagarda ❤️ ¿Te gusta este podcast? APOYA ESTE PROGRAMA y conviértete en mecenas en iVoox o Patreon. Más info en: 👉 https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/apoya-podcast-un-gran-viaje/ 🌍 Si sueñas con hacer un gran viaje como este te recomendamos NUESTROS LIBROS: ▪︎ 'Cómo preparar un gran viaje' (2ª ed.):👉 https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/como-preparar-un-gran-viaje-2 ▪︎ 'El libro de los grandes viajes':👉 https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/el-libro-de-los-grandes-viajes 📢 Si quieres conocer historias en primera persona de otros viajeros, NUESTRO EVENTO las 'Jornadas de los grandes viajes' te gustará: 👉 https://www.jornadasgrandesviajes.es 🎙️GRABA TU COMENTARIO, pregunta o mensaje en 'Graba aquí tu mensaje de voz' que encontrarás en: 👉 https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/   Esperamos que te guste ¡Gracias por tu escucha!"

In this episode of The Radio Vagabond, we dive into the world of off-the-beaten-path travel with three extraordinary tour guides I met at the Extraordinary Travel Festival in Bangkok. Join me as I talk to: David Van Driessche – a photographer and tour leader who brings travelers into the heart of Papua New Guinea's remote tribal communities. Fadi Assi – a passionate advocate for tourism in Syria, offering eye-opening historical and cultural experiences. Baba Ahmed El Bekay – a pioneer of tourism in Mauritania, home to ancient cities, epic desert adventures, and the iconic Iron Ore Train. We discuss what makes these destinations so unique, why more travelers should consider visiting them, and how responsible tourism can have a meaningful impact. This episode is filled with insight, inspiration, and stories you won't hear on your average travel show. Relevant Links: David Van Driessche: https://tribesofpapuanewguinea.com Fadi Assi: https://goldenteamsy.com Baba Ahmed El Bekay: http://www.toremauritania.com You can follow The Radio Vagabond on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiovagabond/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRadioVagabond YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theradiovagabond Twitter: https://twitter.com/radiovagabond TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radiovagabond Read the full blog post here: https://theradiovagabond.com/362-etf

Desde 2019, Leti Lagarda recorre el mundo en autostop y transporte público, viajando en solitario y conectando con las culturas locales desde dentro. Sus viajes le han llevado a recorrer América Latina, Oriente Medio y África, destacando países como Colombia, Irán, Mauritania y Pakistán. Desde el principio, su viaje tuvo un enfoque claro: moverse sola, sin prisas, dependiendo del transporte local y de la hospitalidad de la gente. Su interés principal no es solo descubrir nuevos lugares, sino integrarse en ellos, quedarse en casas de locales y conocer las culturas de una manera íntima y cercana. En este podcast hacemos balance de esos 6 años de viajes, los aprendizajes, los cambios en su manera de viajar y ver la vida, de la soledad, las despedidas, los regresos… "⚠️ Más información y fotos en: https://bit.ly/leticia-lagarda ❤️ ¿Te gusta este podcast? APOYA ESTE PROGRAMA y conviértete en mecenas en iVoox o Patreon. Más info en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/apoya-podcast-un-gran-viaje/ Si sueñas con hacer un gran viaje como este te recomendamos NUESTROS LIBROS: ▪︎ 'Cómo preparar un gran viaje' (2ª ed.): https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/como-preparar-un-gran-viaje-2 ▪︎ 'El libro de los grandes viajes': https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/el-libro-de-los-grandes-viajes Si quieres conocer historias en primera persona de otros viajeros, NUESTRO EVENTO las 'Jornadas de los grandes viajes' te gustará: https://www.jornadasgrandesviajes.es ️GRABA TU COMENTARIO, pregunta o mensaje en 'Graba aquí tu mensaje de voz' que encontrarás en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/ Esperamos que te guste ¡Gracias por tu escucha!"

Desde 2019, Leti Lagarda recorre el mundo en autostop y transporte público, viajando en solitario y conectando con las culturas locales desde dentro. Sus viajes le han llevado a recorrer América Latina, Oriente Medio y África, destacando países como Colombia, Irán, Mauritania y Pakistán. Desde el principio, su viaje tuvo un enfoque claro: moverse sola, sin prisas, dependiendo del transporte local y de la hospitalidad de la gente. Su interés principal no es solo descubrir nuevos lugares, sino integrarse en ellos, quedarse en casas de locales y conocer las culturas de una manera íntima y cercana. En este podcast hacemos balance de esos 6 años de viajes, los aprendizajes, los cambios en su manera de viajar y ver la vida, de la soledad, las despedidas, los regresos… "⚠️ Más información y fotos en: https://bit.ly/leticia-lagarda ❤️ ¿Te gusta este podcast? APOYA ESTE PROGRAMA y conviértete en mecenas en iVoox o Patreon. Más info en: 👉 https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/apoya-podcast-un-gran-viaje/ 🌍 Si sueñas con hacer un gran viaje como este te recomendamos NUESTROS LIBROS: ▪︎ 'Cómo preparar un gran viaje' (2ª ed.):👉 https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/como-preparar-un-gran-viaje-2 ▪︎ 'El libro de los grandes viajes':👉 https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/el-libro-de-los-grandes-viajes 📢 Si quieres conocer historias en primera persona de otros viajeros, NUESTRO EVENTO las 'Jornadas de los grandes viajes' te gustará: 👉 https://www.jornadasgrandesviajes.es 🎙️GRABA TU COMENTARIO, pregunta o mensaje en 'Graba aquí tu mensaje de voz' que encontrarás en: 👉 https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/   Esperamos que te guste ¡Gracias por tu escucha!"

Joyful Outsiders as Gospel Partners (Philippians 4:20-23)For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesLooking Within, Looking Around, Looking Up - SwindollThe Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ #1 - Alec MotyerThe Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ #2 - Alec MotyerGlory (כָבוֹד) Word Study - Allen RossIntroduction: Participating Partners in the Gospel Project (SHAPE+)“To God be the Glory.”The ultimate goal of life is bringing glory to God. (4:20)“When the Saints Go Marching In” Every believer has a role to play. (4:21-22)• Unity in the gospel project is pervasive. (4:21)• No one is excluded from gospel partnership. (4:22)“Amazing Grace”The ultimate motivation for serving is the grace of Jesus. (4:23)Because of the grace we know through Jesus Christ every believer has a part to playin advancing the gospel message to the glory of God.Serving in Your SHAPE Spiritual Gifts: Your Spiritually Empowered Service (Romans 12)Heart: Your Passion for Service (Romans 1:8-10; 1 Timothy 1:3-5) Abilities: Your Natural Abilities God Uses (Exodus 31:1-11)Personality: Your Unchanging Orientation to Life (Acts of the Apostles)Experience: Your Life Story Shaped by God (Romans 8:28)Home Church QuestionsRead Philippians 1:27-30; 2:1-11; 3:7-11; and 4:10-23Paul's letter to the Philippians is relationally warm and eminently practical. Among the truths he presents in these verses, what would be the truth you would select as your most encouraging? most challenging?If Paul were to point out one of these truths as most critical for the effective ministry of FBC, what would it be?How does it change the way you view yourself to know that “every believer has a role to play” in the cause of the gospel?In verses 21-22, Paul was linking all believers together around the gospel. What can we do as individuals and as a church to build bridges across divisive lines in the body of Christ?Paul starts his letter with grace (1:2) and ends the letter with grace (4:23). As you have learned and experienced God's grace in your life, how has that shaped your view of God? of the Christian life?As we wrap up our study of Philippians, pray together that every person at FBC, young, old, and in between, would find their role so that we together would bring glory to God.Pray for the Unreached: The Tuareg, Tamasheq of MauritaniaThese people of Mauritania number approximately 136,000. Though they primarily speak Tamasheq and identify as Sunni Muslims, their faith is often mixed with folk beliefs and magic. Only 0.04% are Christian adherents, and 0.00% are evangelicals. Despite having access to the New Testament, Jesus Film, and audio recordings, the Tamasheq Tuareg remain largely unreached with the gospel. Pray for laborers to focus on the Tamasheq Taureg. Pray for influential leaders to be reached with the gospel and boldly share with others, resulting in disciple making movements among these peoples.FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 03/16 25,450Giving For 03/23 30,039YTD Budget 1,341,292Giving 1,328,634 OVER/(UNDER) (12,658)Fellowship 101We invite you to join us on Sunday, April 6, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you're new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowhipconway.org/events.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Men's Muster 2025 Join us April 25-27 for Men's Muster at our NEW location—Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center in Little Rock (45 min from Conway). Take a weekend to rest, recharge, connect, and have fun. Chris Moore will lead a powerful discussion on realigning your life with the gospel. Register by April 10 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Fellowship Women's Ministry Spring Conference & Luncheon Join us on April 12th, 10 am-4 pm, for our Fellowship Women's Ministry Spring Conference & Luncheon. Dive deep into scripture with Cathy as she covers many aspects of spiritual gifts. Registration fee of $25 includes lunch and is due Sunday, April 6. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women. Childcare is available by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Silent Auction | April 6thThe Fellowship Youth and College Mission Teams invite you to a Silent Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, April 6th, 4-6 pm!! This is a great opportunity to hear more about our trips to Arlington, TX, and the Czech Republic, participate in supporting us financially, and walk away with some awesome winnings that include baked goods, yard work/babysitting certificates, merchandise baskets, overnight stays, and much more! Light refreshments will be provided throughout the event, and childcare is available for kids six and under by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Bring a friend, your home church, or just yourself, and join us!” Save the Date for Fellowship on the RiverFellowship is having a church-wide gathering at Toad Suck Park across the river May 4th, at 4:00 PM. Mark your calendars. You will not want to miss it!

Rocío Calvo y Eduardo Parrado, los creadores del proyecto Sin código postal, iniciaron su gran viaje en un 4x4 con una célula camper el 1 de abril de 2023 con el objetivo de poner a prueba sus límites viajeros y explorar culturas completamente diferentes. Durante más de un año recorrieron Europa, Rusia, Asia Central y Asia del Sur con su perro Cuzco, atravesando zonas de conflicto como Afganistán y Baluchistán. Enfrentaron situaciones desafiantes, como entrar en Rusia tras un intento de golpe de estado, averías en Asia Central, ser escoltados en Pakistán o cruzar por Afganistán, un país que hace no tanto está abierto a los viajeros de todo el mundo. Regresaron a España en junio de 2024 tras una experiencia que redefinió su visión del viaje y les inspiró a organizar expediciones en grupo, en Marruecos y Mauritania. "⚠️ Más información y fotos en: https://bit.ly/edu-y-rocío ❤️ ¿Te gusta este podcast? APOYA ESTE PROGRAMA y conviértete en mecenas en iVoox o Patreon. Más info en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/apoya-podcast-un-gran-viaje/ Si sueñas con hacer un gran viaje como este te recomendamos NUESTROS LIBROS: ▪︎ 'Cómo preparar un gran viaje' (2ª ed.): https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/como-preparar-un-gran-viaje-2 ▪︎ 'El libro de los grandes viajes': https://www.laeditorialviajera.es/tienda/el-libro-de-los-grandes-viajes Si quieres conocer historias en primera persona de otros viajeros, NUESTRO EVENTO las 'Jornadas de los grandes viajes' te gustará: https://www.jornadasgrandesviajes.es ️GRABA TU COMENTARIO, pregunta o mensaje en 'Graba aquí tu mensaje de voz' que encontrarás en: https://www.ungranviaje.org/podcast-de-viajes/ Esperamos que te guste ¡Gracias por tu escucha!"

There are some spots on Earth that still keep scientists scratching their heads, like the Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat Structure. This mysterious geological formation in Mauritania has puzzled researchers for years, with theories ranging from ancient impact craters to geological anomalies. Then there's the Bermuda Triangle, a notorious area in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Scientists continue to study it to understand the truth behind the vanishings. The Nazca Lines in Peru also baffle scientists - these massive ancient geoglyphs depict various creatures and shapes visible only from the air, leaving experts wondering about their purpose and creators. Credits#brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Listen to Bright Side on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/idhttps-podcasts-apple-com-podcast-bright-side/id1554898078 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brightside/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/p/c6a1e38a-bff1-4a40-9731-2c8234ccb19f/1866144599336960 Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Costa Rica, junto con Uruguay, siguen siendo las únicas democracias plenas del continente americano y eso hay que destacarlo. Particularmente cuando en el mundo únicamente hay tan solo 25 democracias con esta alta calificación (menos del 7 % de la población) de acuerdo con el último Índice de Democracia de la Unidad de Inteligencia Económica de la prestigiosa revista británica The Economist, dado a conocer en días pasados. La investigación, que abarcó 167 naciones establece que hay solamente 71 democracias en el orbe, 25 plenas y 46 defectuosas (por ejemplo Estados Unidos, Chile, Panamá, República Dominicana, Argentina, Brasil) en las que viven el 45% de la población mundial, lo que no es una buena noticia, sino, por el contrario, la constatación del deterioro de la democracia que ha impedido una recuperación pospandemia y ha visto impotente cómo estallan las guerras y los conflictos geopolíticos de diversa índole. Así, casi el 40 % de la población del mundo vive bajo una bota autoritaria (Cuba, Venezuela, Rusia, Nicaragua, Irán, China) y 15 % vive en regímenes híbridos que son sistemas (caso El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala y México) en los que conviven elementos democráticos con prácticas autoritarias. El Índice de Democracia considera cinco categorías: libertades civiles, proceso electoral y pluralismo, funcionamiento del gobierno, cultura política (nuestra más baja calificación, por cierto) y participación política. En el top 25 junto con uruguayos (15) y ticos (18), Noruega, Nueva Zelandia, Suecia, Islandia, Suiza, Finlandia, Dinamarca, Irlanda, Países Bajos, Luxemburgo, Taiwán, Alemania, Canadá Japón, Reino Unido, Austria, Mauritania, Estonia, España, República Checa, Portugal y Grecia. Con el Dr. Rotsay Rosales Valladares, director del Observatorio para la Política Nacional (OPNA) de la Universidad de Costa Rica, analizamos los desafíos democráticos actuales.

Join us this Sunday at 8:00 PM UK time on The Amish Inquisition, where we unravel the secrets of the legendary Atlantis with renowned researcher David ‘Stig' Hansen!

El tándem formado por los dos entrenadores españoles ha dado un impulso a la selección mauritana desde su llegada hace unos meses. Han logrado la clasificación para la Copa de África y, aunque para 2026 está muy difícil, sueñan con lograr en un futuro clasificar al país por primera vez en su historia para la fase final de un Mundial. 

Refugees come to the United States to escape dictatorships, oppression, and violence. But the Trump administration's freeze of the refugee resettlement program and its ramped-up deportation efforts are making many refugees wonder if they're safe here. Host Ed Fitzpatrick talks to two people who fled to the United States - a man who escaped slavery in Mauritania and a woman avoiding female genital mutilation in Senegal. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn about the “Women. Life. Freedom” protests against the Iranian regime and discovering solidarity in remote places.  _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 3 of this interview, Youshita talks about traveling back to Iran after leaving as a refugee. She explains why she creates her travel content in Farsi and reflects on her last trip back to Iran (including why she can no longer return). Youshita then explains the context for the “Women. Life. Freedom” movement against the Iranian regime, and describes her participation in the protest at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. She talks about the extent of the global media coverage that she received, and the impact of the protest. Youshita then shares stories about finding Palestine solidarity in Greenland, celebrating her birthday on the Iron Ore train in Mauritania, and gives tips on how to integrate more travel into your life if you have a full time job that is not remote. Finally, she shares her perspective on counting countries and reflects on how travel has impacted her as a person and how her view of travel has evolved over the years. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Show Notes: Jacinda Townsend shares her journey of living in 10 different states and two foreign countries, having four careers, including being an elected official, having a couple of kids, and doing various weird things.  Working in Law, Journalism, and Fiction When Jacinda graduated at 20, she went to law school, which was part of a straight trajectory she had imagined since childhood, and while she initially believed she would go into politics and return to Kentucky, she realized she did not want to pursue a career in law. After finishing her degree, she worked as a news commentator for the Christian Science Monitor network, which led to her being hired as a professional journalist to cover international and national politics. Jacinda was passionate about the news and TV news. Writing for the sound byte was a challenge for her, but she loved it because it allowed her to express herself politically and learn a lot about the English language. She decided she wanted to pursue writing seriously and is now a novelist. She also teaches at Brown University in the MFA program. Throughout her career, Jacinda explains, it has been random events and circumstances that led her to each position.  Motivated by Anger and Moving into Politics Jacinda talks about her career in politics and how it transpired fueled by her anger at issues she could not ignore. She shares her experiences as a sitting school board member in Bloomington, Indiana. She served in a progressive town with a lot of socio-economic segregation and disciplinary disparities by race and ethnicity which she could not ignore. Jacinda ran for re-election and was elected again, and this time, it was a landslide.  She moved to Michigan and was asked to run for the school board there. Jacinda talks about the issues tackled, changes made, and how integration has changed. Jacinda believes that the ideal of integration is not happening. She explains that segregation has increased with 80 percent of white kids going to a school where the percentage of white children is above 75 percent, and minority children and still 90 percent more likely to be in a minority school. She mentions that peak integration happened in 1987 and goes on to explain the driving factors behind the segregation.  Working as a Writer The conversation turns to her writing career, which includes the award-winning novel Mother Country and the forthcoming novel Trigger Warning. Jacinda talks about her routine, which includes a 500-word word count daily.  She also shares a story of working with a student who felt unsure about her writing, and how she copes with the uncertainty of working in the arts. She also shares her approach to keeping up with her characters, and uses random texts to remember what was going through the character's head and keeps up with them. This helps her keep up with the story and remember the characters' reactions to things. When writing a novel, Jacinda immerses herself in the character's world, trying to experience it through their eyes. She doesn't take breaks during the writing process, as she believes that the imagination begets the imagination, and when living with her characters every day, it becomes like a muscle memory. When she returns to the story, she can remember every bit of why she did something, making her work more enjoyable and fulfilling. Living in Foreign Countries Jacinda was a Fulbright student in Cote d'Ivoire, and she has lived in two foreign countries, including Mali and Morocco. While in Mali, she encountered modern-day slavery. She also went to Morocco and visited Mauritania, where 20% of the population is enslaved. She explains that Mauritania is a remote country where it is like stepping back 500 years. It is difficult to escape slavery, as employment is caste-based, so if they escape slavery, there is no work. She met an escaped slave and her family, who gave birth to her last of eight children while escaping slavery. Jacinda shares that holding this baby was a profound moment in her life, and it was this experience that led to her novel, Mother Country. Jacinda explains that the reason no-one knows about the slavery issues in Mauritania is because it is not often mentioned in the news. The media is state-run, and the slavery system is brutally enforced. It is also difficult to get to due to its remoteness so there are very few Western visitors. People there often believe they should be slaves, that it is divinely ordained.   Influential Classes and Professors at Harvard Jacinda mentions Martin Kilson, a brilliant political scholar. She was initially shy in his class, but after her campus activism went viral, he hugged her and said, "You're brilliant." This was a moment that made her feel like she belonged there for the first time. Jacinda appreciates the gift of Martin Kilson's support and tries to make her students feel seen when they are quiet and nervous. She believes that making people feel heard is important and that she will never forget the gift of his presence. Jacinda Townsend shares her campus activism story. At the time she had no idea of the impact this would have. One night, the Boston Police came to her room. She was alone, but before she knew it, seven girls showed up who had come to support her. This experience taught her to speak on television and that even in difficult times, it's important to be there for others, and that others will be there for you, if you share a common belief.  Timestamps: 01:59: Early Career and Education  07:51: Public Office and School Board Experience  22:11: Writing Career and Novels  30:22: Experiences in Foreign Countries  36:39: Personal Reflections and Life Philosophy 40:15: Campus Activism and Media Experience  48:10: Impact of Media and Public Perception  48:27: Final Thoughts and Future Plans  Links: Website:   https://jacindatownsend.com/about-me/ Featured Non-profit "Hi, I'm Khedrub, Class of 1992. The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. I've been privileged to work for this budding organization since I moved back to Cambridge in 2020. In addition to our regular programming, I speak at Lehman Hall in the Yard for GSAS now every month and at HLS once a semester, paying back a bit to Havard." You can learn more about our work at www.meditationinboston.org  

AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on an encroaching desert that threatens to swallow Mauritania's homes and history.

The Ghana Empire, also known as Wagadou or the Kingdom of Ghana, was a powerful West African empire that flourished from the 6th or 7th century CE until 1235 CE. Located in the western Sudan savannah region (modern southern Mauritania and Mali), it became wealthy through its control of trans-Saharan trade routes and gold production, earning it the nickname "Land of Gold". The empire's capital, Koumbi Saleh, was a large city with an estimated population of 15,000 to 20,000 people, featuring wells, irrigated fields, and significant structures like a mosque and public square. At its height between the 9th and 11th centuries CE, the Ghana Empire's influence extended across a vast territory, but it eventually declined due to factors such as drought, civil wars, and the rise of rival powers like the Amoravids and the Mali Empire. 00:55:06: Where was the Ghana empire?00:01:50: What made Ghana great? Gold and Salt00:03:00: Koumbi Saleh and the fall of Ghana00:03:20: Amoravids invasion, 1076 AD00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire00:04:30: Rise of the Mali Empire00:05:40: Decrease in resources00:06:00: The decline of Ghana#Ghana #GhanaEmpire #Africa #Culture #Millennials #Society #EducationTimbuktu and Mansa Musa #13 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Ric Gazarian aka GlobalGaz is on a quest to travel to all 193 UN countries. There are so many great travel content creators sharing advice on traveling to amazing places all around the world. But Ric's goal is to help travelers visit locations that are less visited with less actionable information; countries like Afghanistan, Algeria, Mauritania, or Pakistan. Or places, that people love to debate if they are even a country like the Principality of Sealand, Transnistria, or Abkhazia.

Sudan's military led government are upset by Kenya's decision to host a conference of the paramilitary Rapid Support ForcesIs there a regional power play behind Mauritania and Morocco's electricity exchange agreement ?And what's the deadly bacteria that's making Lake Victoria turn green?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke, Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan in London. and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer : Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Today on “Post Reports,” how USAID entered President Donald Trump's crosshairs. And, how his freeze on foreign aid has affected vulnerable people around the world.Read more: On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing foreign aid for 90 days. The suspension was part of the president's effort to slash public spending, remake the federal government and align foreign policy more closely with his “America First” agenda. And it had near-immediate consequences.Today on “Post Reports,” The Post's West Africa bureau chief Rachel Chason relays the fears of a refugee camp coordinator in Mauritania, where more than 115,000 residents rely on American aid. And, host Martine Powers speaks with national security reporter Missy Ryan about why the Trump administration has focused its sights on the U.S. Agency for International Development, the legal roadblocks they may face, and how an aid freeze could impact the United States' standing around the world. Today's show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Peter Bresnan, with help from Lucy Perkins, and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Katharine Houreld, Amy Fiscus and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

'Do you know what backbiting is?' They replied, 'Allah and His Messenger know best'. He said, It is saying something about your brother which he would dislike' Someone asked 'What if I say something about my brother which is true?' The Prophet (peace be on him) replied, If what you say of him is true, it is backbiting and if it is not true you have slandered him.'' When a person dislikes someone, he is likely to find faults in his appearance, behavior, lineage, and anything else which pertains to him. 'Aishah narrated that she said to the Prophet (pece be on him), "Do you see that Safiyyah (another wife of the Prophet) is such and such?" meaning that she was short. The Prophet (peace be on him) replied, "You have spoken a word such that, if it were mixed in the water of the ocean, it would darken it."? Backbiting is nothing but a desire to belittle people, to slander their honor, and to deride their accomplishments in their absence. Since this is stabbing in the back, it is an expression of narrow-mindedness and cowardice. Backbiting is a negative trait, and only those engage in it who themselves are not achievers. It is a tool of destruction, for one who is addicted to it leaves no one without throwing a dart at him and wounding him. It is no wonder then, that the Qur'an paints such a repulsive picture of this vile habit as would make people shrink from it in horror: And do not…..backbite one anther; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would abhor that. (49:12) Since one feels sick at the very thought of eating human flesh, how much more revolting it is to think of eating the flesh of one's dead brother! Whenever an opportunity arose, the Prophet (peace be on him) stressed this Qur'anic imagery in order to imprint it on peoples' hearts and minds. Here's a glimpse of our profound conversation. As Ramadan approaches, we hope this discussion motivates us all to introspect, evolve, and embody the universal values of compassion and empathy that rise above faiths, offering invaluable lessons for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Imam Raqeeb Abdul Jabbar C L A S S E S T A U G H T Aqeedah & Islamic Worldview Dawah: Theory and Experiential Training Islamic History Fiqh Thematic Study of the Quran Chaplaincy & Counseling from Islamic Framework Teaching and Mentoring New Muslims Counseling the Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated I S L A M I C E D U C A T I O N Ijazah in Islamic Studies, 2022 Taught by Sheikh Haroun Faye, Mauritania and Senegal Bachelor of Islamic Studies, 1988 Madrassa Jamia in Jakarta, Indonesia Islamic Studies and Dawah Training, 1978 State Street Masjid, Brooklyn, NY One of the First Sunni Muslim Masajid in America Taught by Sheikh Dawud Faisal S E C U L A R E D U C A T I O N 2020 Master's of Divinity, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities 2015 CPE Certificate, Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling Bon Secours Clinical Pastoral Care 1991 Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering TESST College of Technology 1991 Associate of Science, Computer & Info. Sciences NEC Electronics R E F E R E N C E S Imam Khalid Griggs Imam Siraj Wahhaj C O N T A C T M. 832-515-2458 P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E IMAM & TEACHER Sacramento Islamic Resource Center, 2019 - 2022 Sacramento, California Masjid As-Sabur, 2018 - 2019 Sacramento, California Masjid Ibrahim, 2017 - 2018 Sacramento, California Masjid Umm Barakah, 2010 - 2013 Richmond, Virginia ISLAMIC CHAPLAIN AND COUNSELOR Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 2021 - Present Houston, Texas Ben Taub Hospital, 2023 - Present Houston, Texas St. Luke's Hospital, 2022 - Present Houston, Texas VITAS Hospital, 2019 - 2022 Sacramento, California Corcoran State Prison, 2016 - 2018 Corcoran, California High Desert State Prison, 2015 - 2016 Susanville, California Bon Sescour Maryview Hospital, 2014 - 2015

You won't believe what people in different countries do before, during, and right after their wedding day following age-old traditions. Here are some crazy rituals for celebrating love from around the world. While most brides-to-be spend arduous hours at the gym, young girls in Mauritania are fattened up in a practice known as “leblouh". For a child to become an adult and ready for marriage in Bali, they have to go through a special tooth filing ceremony. In a tradition that goes back hundreds of years, a Tujia bride starts crying a month before her big day and is later joined by her mother, grandmother, sisters and aunts. To break the spell that would make their prospective husband die early, some women India get married to trees first. In Scotland, friends and family gladly throw molasses, ash, feathers, flour and way more disgusting things all over the bride to scare off evil spirits and bring good luck. The newlyweds in Congo never smile during the wedding ceremony to show how serious their commitment to their future family is. Masai fathers have their own very special way of blessing their newlywed daughters by spitting on their heads and breasts. Music: Seahorse - Rondo Brothers Almost August - Dan Lebowitz Arc of the Sun — The 126ers Blue Skies — Silent Partner Yucatan Peninsula — Biz Baz Studio TIMESTAMPS Force-feeding future brides 0:24 Tooth-filing ceremony 1:22 Advice from a chicken liver 2:07 Whale tooth offering 2:40 Bridal tears 3:19 Married to a tree 4:04 Tar-and-feathering the bride 4:37 Smash it (and clean it up) 5:16 Fighting for shoes 5:48 Poker face 6:22 Human rug 6:47 A good luck spit 7:09 SUMMARY -In Mauritania, young girls and women are fattened up before marriage as their idea of female beauty is curves, layers of fat, and stretch marks. -Imagine this: the people of Bali go through a special tooth filing ceremony to “cut down” the six sins that live in every person. -The Daur people of China's Inner Mongolia cut open a baby chicken to pick the date for the big day. -In Fiji, young men not only have to ask for her father's permission, but also bring him a whale tooth to marry the girl of their dreams. -The Tujia brides in Southwest China start crying a month before the big day. Later, the female part of the family joins them. -Believe it or not, some women in India marry trees all because of their astrological sign. -Scottish brides go through a “blackening” ritual to scare off evil spirits and attract good luck. -The wedding guests in Germany get to smash porcelain and ceramic dishware, and the newlyweds have to clean it all up afterwards as their first shared chore together. -In India, the groom's side has to protect the shoes from being stolen by the bride's family. -If you're ever invited to a wedding in the Congo, don't expect the bride and groom to smile, they avoid it to show how serious the commitment to future family is. -Once the wedding ceremony is over in French Polynesia, all the guests on the bride's side lie face down in the dirt to make one long human rug. -Masai fathers try to trick fate by spitting on their daughters heads and breasts. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightgram   5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estuvimos en La Leyenda, haciendo una maratón de hoguera durante cuatro días. A cambio, llegamos a casa con el placer enorme de haber estado conviviendo con gente magnífica y con un olor a humo que tardó tres días en irse. El recuerdo perdura. Esta semana tenemos a Alicia Sornosa y Marcia Susaeta, que están camino de Guinea. Las he pillado en Mauritania y les he preguntado un poco de todo. Lo primero si hay “pulpo a feira” o “carne a o caldeiro” por aquellos lares. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In this episode, we're joined by Fatima Mohemedhen Louly, beauty influencer and founder+CEO of Define Beauty by F.M.A. After moving from Mauritania to the US at 17 years old, pursuing behavioral neuroscience, and working at Sephora as a beauty advisor, Fatima decided to launch Define Beauty, a cosmetics company that empowers individuals to embrace their unique beauty with high-quality and cruelty-free products for a range of skin tones. Listen as Fatima shares her journey and offers some advice for those looking to pursue their dreams!

This is part II of our episode swap on The Raft of the Medusa from the great podcast Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs by Rich Napolitano. Enjoy this bonus episode and check out Rich's podcast, it's fantastic!The French frigate Medusa shipwreck is one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history, occurring in 1816 off the coast of present-day Mauritania. The ship, intended to transport French officials to Senegal, ran aground on the Arguin Bank due to the incompetence of its captain, Viscount Hugues de Chaumareys and an arrogant passenger Antoine Richefort, who convinced Chaumareys he was a skilled, experienced navigator. The evacuation of the vessel was chaotic and poorly managed, resulting in the abandonment of over 147 passengers on a crude, makeshift raft. The survivors endured a harrowing ordeal of starvation, dehydration, and cannibalism during their 13-day drift before rescue, with only 15 out of the 147 surviving. The aftermath of the Medusa shipwreck sparked public outrage in France, leading to a sensational trial and widespread condemnation of the ship's officers and government officials involved. Théodore Géricault, a French artist, famously depicted the tragedy in his painting “The Raft of the Medusa,” capturing the despair and horror experienced by the survivors. The disaster highlighted systemic issues within the French naval administration, including nepotism and incompetence, prompting reforms in naval recruitment and training practices.Links:The Raft of the Medusa page, on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs: https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/03/11/the-raft-of-the-medusa/Music: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.Artwork: Le Radeau de la Méduse by Théodore Géricault, 1818-1819Support the showReach out, support the show and give me feedback! Contact me or follow the podcast on social media Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Become a patron on Patreon to support the show Buy me a Coffee

This week we talk about coups, the Arab Spring, and Bashar al-Assad.We also discuss militias, Al Qaeda, and Iran.Recommended Book: The Algebraist by Iain M. BanksTranscriptIn the early 2010s, a series of uprisings against unpopular, authoritarian governments spread across the Middle East—a wave of action that became known as the Arab Spring.Tunisia was where it started, a man setting himself on fire in protest against the nation's brazenly corrupt government and all that he'd suffered under that government, and the spreading of this final gesture on social media, which was burgeoning at the time, amplified by the still relatively newfound availability and popularity of smartphones, the mobile internet, and the common capacity to share images and videos of things as they happen to folks around the world via social media, led to a bunch of protests and riots and uprisings in Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, and Algeria, initially, before then spreading to other, mostly Arab majority, mostly authoritarian-led nations.The impact of this cascade of unrest in this region was immediately felt; within just two years, by early 2012, those ruling Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen had been toppled, there were attempts to topple the Bahraini and Syrian governments, there were massive protests in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Algeria, and Sudan, and relatively minor protests, which were still meaningful because of the potential punishments for folks who rocked the boat in these countries, smaller protests erupted in Djibouti, Western Sahara, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and Mauritania.Several rulers and their ruling parties committed to stepping down soon, or to not run for reelection—some of them actually stuck with that commitment, though others rode out this period of tumult and then quietly backtracked.Some nations saw long-lasting periods of unrest following this eruption; Jordan had trouble keeping a government in office for years, for instance, while Yemen overthrew its government in 2012 and 2015, and that spun-out into a civil war between the official government and the Iran-backed Houthis, which continues today, gumming up the Red Sea and significantly disrupting global shipping as a consequence.What I'd like to talk about today, though, is another seriously disruptive sequence of events that have shaped the region, and a lot of things globally, as well, since the first sparks of what became the Arab Spring—namely, the Syrian Civil war—and some movement we've seen in this conflict over the past week that could result in a dramatically new state of affairs across the region.—In 1963, inspired by their brethren's successful coup in nearby Iraq, the military wing of the Arab nationalist Ba'ath party of Syria launched a coup against the country's post-colonial democratic government, installing in its stead a totalitarian party-run government.One of the leaders of this coup, Hafez al-Assad, became the country's president in 1971, which basically meant he was the all-powerful leader of a military dictatorship, and he used those powers to even further consolidate his influence over the mechanisms of state, which meant he also had the ability to name his own successor.He initially planned to install his brother as leader when he stepped down or died, but that brother attempted to overthrow him when he was ill in 1983 and 1984, so when he got better, he exiled said brother and chose his eldest son, Bassel al-Assad, instead.Bassel died in a car accident in 1994, though, so Hafez was left with his third choice, Bashar al-Assad, which wasn't a popular choice, in part because it was considered not ideal for him to choose a family member, rather than someone else from the leading party, but also because Bashar had no political experience at the time, so this was straight-up nepotism: the only reason he was selected was that he was family.In mid-2000, Hafez died, and Bashar stepped into the role of president. The next few years were tumultuous for the new leader, who faced heightened calls for more transparency in the government, and a return to democracy, or some form of it at least, in Syria.This, added to Bashar's lack of influence with his fellow party members, led to a wave of retirements and purgings amongst the government and military higher-ups—those veteran politicians and generals replaced by loyalists with less experience and credibility.He then made a series of economic decisions that were really good for the Assad family and their allies, but really bad for pretty much everyone else in the country, which made him and his government even less popular with much of the Syrian population, even amongst those who formerly supported his ascension and ambitions.All of this pushback from the people nudged Bashar al-Assad into implementing an increasingly stern police state, which pitted various ethnic and religious groups against each other in order to keep them from unifying against the government, and which used terror and repression to slap down or kill anyone who stood up to the abuse.When the Arab Spring, which I mentioned in the intro, rippled across the Arab world beginning in 2011, protestors in Syria were treated horribly by the Assad government—the crackdown incredibly violent and punitive, even compared to that of other repressive, totalitarian governments in the region.This led to more pushback from Syrian citizens, who began to demand, with increasing intensity, that the Assad-run government step down, and that the Ba'athists running the dictatorship be replaced by democratically elected officials.This didn't go over well with Assad, who launched a campaign of even more brutal, violent crackdowns, mass arrests, and the torture and execution of people who spoke out on this subject—leading to thousands of confirmed deaths, and tens of thousands of people wounded by government forces.This response didn't go over super well with the people, and these protests and the pushback against them spiraled into a full-on civil uprising later in 2011, a bunch of people leaving the Syrian military to join the rebels, and the country breaking up into pieces, each chunk of land controlled by a different militia, some of these militias working well together, unifying against the government, while others also fought other militias—a remnant of the military government's efforts to keep their potential opposition fighting each other, rather than them.This conflict was officially declared a civil war by the UN in mid-2012, and the UN and other such organizations have been fretting and speaking out about the human rights violations and other atrocities committed during this conflict ever since, though little has been done by external forces, practically, to end it—instead it's become one of many proxy conflicts, various sides supported, mostly with weapons and other resources, though sometimes with training, and in rare instances with actual soldiers on the ground, by the US, Turkey, Russia, Iran, the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Britain, France, Israel, and the Netherlands.This conflict has demanded the country's full attention for more than a decade, then, and it's had influence even beyond Syria's borders, as groups like the Islamic State, or ISIS has been able to grow and flourish within Syria, due to all the chaos and lack of stability, refugees from Syria have flooded across borders, fleeing the violence and causing all sorts of unintended disruptions in neighboring and even some further-afield countries where, in some cases, millions of these refugees have had to be taken care of, which in turn has influenced immigration-related politics even as far away as the European Union. Also due to that lack of internal control, crime has flourished in Syria, including drug-related crime. And that's lets to a huge production and distribution network for an illegal, almost everywhere, amphetamine called Captagon, which is addictive, and the pills often contain dangerous filler chemicals that are cheaper to produce.This has increased drug crime throughout the region, and the Syrian government derives a substantial amount of revenue from these illicit activities—it's responsible for about 80% of global Captagon production, as of early 2024.All of which brings us to late-2024.By this point, Syria had been broken up into about seven or eight pieces, each controlled by some militia group or government, while other portions—which make up a substantial volume of the country's total landmass—are considered to be up in the air, no dominant factions able to claim them.Al-Assad's government has received a fair bit of support, both in terms of resources, and in terms of boots on the ground, from Iran and Russia, over the years, especially in the mid-20-teens. And due in large part to that assistance, his forces were able to retake most of the opposition's strongholds by late 2018.There was a significant ceasefire at the tail-end of 2019, which lasted until March of 2020. This ceasefire stemmed from a successful operation launched by the Syrian government and its allies, especially Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah, against the main opposition and some of their allies—basically a group of different rebel factions that were working together against Assad, and this included groups backed by the Turkish government.On March 5, 2020, Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin, which were backing opposite sides of this portion of the Syrian civil war, agreed on a ceasefire that began the following day, which among other things included a safety corridor along a major highway, separating the groups from each other, that corridor patrolled by soldiers from Turkey and Russia.This served to end most frontline fighting, as these groups didn't want to start fighting these much larger, more powerful nations—Russia and Turkey—while trying to strike their enemies, though there were still smaller scuffles and attacks, when either side could hurt their opponent without being caught.In November of 2024, though, a coalition of anti-Assad militias launched a new offensive against the Syrian government's forces, which was ostensibly sparked by heavily shelling by those forces against civilians in rural areas outside Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.On the 29th of November, those forces captured most of Aleppo, and then plowed their way through previously government-held towns and cities at a fairly rapid clip, capturing another regional capitol, Hama on December 5, and securing Damascus, the capitol of the country, on December 8.This ended the 13-year civil war that's plagued Syria since all the way back in 2011; Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, according to Russian and Iranian officials, and he resigned before he hopped on that flight; Russian state media is saying that Assad and his family have been granted asylum by the Russian government.This is a rapidly developing story, and we'll know more over the next few weeks, as the dust settles, but right now it looks like the Syrian government has been toppled by rebel forces led by a man named Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, a 42-year-old child of Syrian exiles who was born in Saudi Arabia, and who spent the early 2000s fighting against US occupation forces in Iraq as part of Al Qaeda.He apparently spent a few years in an Iraqi prison, then led an Al Qaeda affiliate group, which evolved into its own thing when he broke ties with Al Qaeda's leadership.This new group that he formed, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, tried to differentiate itself from groups like Al Qaeda by saying they didn't want to play a role in the global jihad, they just wanted to reform the government in Syria. As part of that pivot, they started governing and building infrastructure across the chunk of Syria they claimed, even to the point of collecting taxes and providing civilians with identity cards; though throughout this period they were also known for ruling with an iron fist, and for being hardcore authoritarians, dedicated to implementing a hard-line version of Islamist ideological law.In the midst of their blitz-like capture of Syria, though, representatives from this group have said they'll implement a religiously tolerant representative government, and they won't tell women in the country how to dress.Following the capture of Damascus, Syria's Prime Minister said that he would remain in the country, and that he was ready to work with whomever takes the reins as things settle down, happy to make the transition a smooth and peaceful one, essentially, whatever that might mean in practice.The US military has taken this opportunity to strike dozens of Islamic State facilities and leaders across the country, marking one of the biggest such actions in recent months, and military leaders have said they would continue to strike terrorist groups on Syrian soil—probably as part of an effort to keep the new Syrian government, whatever its composition, from working with IS and its allies.Russia has requested a closed-door meeting with the United Nations Security Council to discuss Syria's collapse, and it's been reported that they failed to come to Assad's aid because they're too tied up in Ukraine, and they weren't able to move forces from North Africa rapidly enough to do much good; though there's a chance they'll still shift whatever chess pieces they can to the area in order to influence the composition of the new government, as it's forming.Iran has said they welcome whatever type of government the Syrian people decide to establish, though it's likely they'll try to nudge that formation in their favor, as Syria has long been an ally and client state of theirs, and they are no doubt keen to maintain that reality as much as possible, and bare-minimum to avoid the establishment of an enemy along their border.And Israel has entered what's supposed to be a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights because this zone is on the Syrian border; they've also captured a buffer zone within Syria itself. They've launched airstrikes on suspected chemical weapon sites in Syria, to prevent them from falling into extremist hands, they've said, and Israeli leaders said they want to keep any issues in their neighbor from impacting Israeli citizens. And Iraq's government has announced that they're doing the same along their shared border with Syria, so the whole region is bulwarking their potential weak points, just in case something goes wrong and violence spreads, rather than being tamped down by all this change.Israel's prime minister, and other higher ups in the government, have also claimed responsibility for Assad's toppling, saying it was their efforts against Iran and its proxy forces, like Hezbollah, that set the stage for the rebels to do what they did—as otherwise these forces would have been too strong and too united for it to work.Notably, the now-in-charge rebel group has been a longtime enemy of Iran and Hezbollah, so while there's still a lot of uncertainty surrounding all of this, Israel's government is no doubt generally happy with how things have progressed, so far, as this could mean Syria is no longer a reliable corridor for them, especially for the purposes of getting weapons to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, along Israel's northern border.That said, this same group isn't exactly a fan of Israel, and is backed by Turkey, which has been highly critical of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.So it's an incredibly tumultuous moment in Syria, right now, and in this region, as a whole, because the conflict in Syria has been super impactful on everyone thereabouts, to varying degrees, and this ending to this long-lasting civil war could lead to some positive outcomes, like Syrian refugees who have been scattered across neighboring countries being able to return home without facing the threat of violence, and the release of political prisoners from infamous facilities, some of which have already been emptied by the rebels—but especially in the short-term there's a lot of uncertainty, and it'll likely be a while before that uncertainty solidifies into something more knowable and predictable, as at the moment, much of the country is still controlled by various militia groups backed by different international actors, including Kurdish-led forces backed by the US, and forces allied with Turkey in the north.So this change of official governance may shuffle the deck, but rather than stabilizing things, it could result in a new conflict catalyzed by the power vacuum left by the Assad government and its allies, if rebel forces—many of which have been labeled terrorists by governments around the world, which is another wrinkle in all this—if they fail to rally behind one group or individual, and instead start fighting each other for the opportunity to become the country's new dominant force.Show 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Namibia has elected its first female president, who is she, and what cultural and political obstacles will she need to overcome?How the rape of a woman in Mauritania has sparked national protests and reflection As surrogacy becomes common in Nigeria, there is a new bill to regulate the practice.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers :Bella Hassan, Sunita Nahar and Rob Wilson in London.  Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Senior Producer :Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer. Editors :Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Ric Gazarian is an avid traveler who has visited all seven continents and 181 countries on his quest to visit every country in the world. He is also the host of the popular long-format podcast Counting Countries and the founder of the Extraordinary Travel Festival. Travel with us to some of the world's lesser-known places like Abkhazia and Mauritania and hear what Ric learned about humanity by visiting 181 countries. What you'll learn in this episode:Chasing 193: the quest to visit every country in the worldExploring Abkhazia, a de-facto nation between Georgia and RussiaThe hospitality of the Caucasus regionDesert life in Mauritania and riding the Iron Ore trainThe Amazigh culture, identity, and quest for self-determination (why you shouldn't call them Berbers)The nature of borders and national identityHow we should think about visiting countries with inhumane recordWhy Ric founded the Extraordinary Travel FestivalWhat Ric learned about humanity from visiting 181 countriesFeatured on the show:Check out Ric's podcast, Counting CountriesCheck out Ric's blog, Global GazLearn more about the Extraordinary Travel FestFollow Ric on InstagramGet more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com/newsletter!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You'll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you!Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. Learn more about our show at goingplacesmedia.com.

It went well past the official deadline, late into the night – but finally, COP29 ended with a deal. Hardly anyone felt victorious. Back from Baku, reporter Akshat Rathi tells producer Mythili Rao why the agreed on New Climate Quantified Goal of $300 billion made both developed and developing countries unhappy, and he shares what heads of state and ministers from Denmark to Mauritania and Indonesia to Israel had to tell Zero about this year's conference. Explore further: Past episode about COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev's challenges in Baku Past episode about why climate finance fights were expected to dominate COP29 Past episode with Brazil's climate secretary about the country's vision for COP30 Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Siobhan Wagner, Sharon Chen, Jen Dlouhy, Alfred Cang, John Ainger, Natasha White, Will Kennedy, Rakteem Katakey, and Aaron Rutkoff. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.