Podcasts about Middle East

Joe speaks with the Lieutenant Colonel about the situation in Ukraine, what is going on in the Middle East , and much more.

 Brittany Butler, author of The Syndicate Spy: A Juliet Arroway Novel, she spent nine years as a targeting officer within CIA's Directorate of Operations, Counterterrorism Center. Both at Langley and on temporary assignments in the Middle East, Brittany spearheaded operational efforts to achieve some of the most sensitive foreign intelligence objectives abroad. She has both first-hand knowledge of targeting methodologies used in the recruitment of spies and extensive field experience in working with foreign liaisons to discover and apprehend terrorists abroad.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on Sinica, Kaiser welcomes Tuvia Gering of Israel's Institute of National Security Studies, where he focuses on China's relations with Israel and other countries of the Middle East. Tuvia breaks down the agreement to normalize relations between Riyadh and Tehran, which Beijing brokered during secret talks that were only revealed, along with the fruit they bore, on March 10.6:05 – How was China able to broker the Saudi-Iran normalization?17:00 – Notable commitments from Saudi, Iran, and China25:01 – China's non-energy interests in and engagement with the Middle East29:03 – Reactions from world capitals39:28 – Saudi's balancing act between U.S. security partnership and engagement with China49:52 – Implications for China as a mediator in Ukraine and other international conflict zones52:44 – Overview of China-Israel relationsA complete transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations:Tuvia: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on YouTubeKaiser: The Venture of Islam by Marshall G. S. HodgsonMentioned:Tuvia's Discourse Power SubstackThe China-Global South PodcastTuvia's interview with retired PLA Colonel Zhou BoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it mean to be a female-friendly company? Find out firsthand from some of the women of KBR. This special episode celebrates KBR being named to Forbes' list of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies for the second straight year and highlights the amazing strides we're making to be a great company for women. The episode is led by Reshma Bhat, chair of KBR's ASPIRE employee resource group in the United Arab Emirates, and features Dr. Euan McCulloch, director of operations in the Middle East for KBR's Integrated Solutions International business unit, and several of the women of KBR, who share their personal experiences and insights about being part of our team of teams.SPECIAL NOTE:The In Orbit team would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their help and encouragement in producing this episode.Preeti Santani, for assistance with content organization for the episodeRudolf D'Souza, for supporting ASPIRE UAEPayal Singh, ASPIRE UAE co-chairASPIRE leaders Aiesha Maxwell and Christina Halkias

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott waited for a big shoe to drop by talking over the week's big national security news, including:“What Else Can I Get Away With on Fifth Avenue...” Donald Trump is expected to become the first former president to be indicted on criminal charges this week—if, that is, local authorities are not deterred by the public protests Trump's supporters are preparing to hold in New York City at his request. What will this move mean for the country? And how might it end? “Territorial Refute.” After weeks of avoiding the issue, likely 2024 Republican presidential contender Ron Desantis adopted the position that supporting Ukraine—which he described as being involved in a “territorial dispute”—is not a vital U.S. interest, bringing him into alignment with former President Trump and signaling a strong lean towards isolationism in the 2024 Republican field. What will this mean for the likely candidates? And for U.S. support for Ukraine moving forward?“The ‘Blood, Treasure, and Regret' Anniversary.” This past week marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, which set out to remove a dictator and welcome a new wave of democracy in the Middle East—but has instead resulted in an Iraq that is still recovering from years of sectarian violence and increasingly under Iran's influence. What is the legacy of the decision to invade? And what does it mean for U.S. foreign policy moving forward?For object lessons, Alan recommended the new spy (lawyer) thriller TV series "The Recruit." Quinta endorsed two Iraq-related movies: the comedy "In the Loop" and the Errol Morris documentary "The Unknown Known," a profile of Donald Rumsfeld and spiritual successor to Morris's classic documentary "The Fog of War." Scott threw in one more documentary for good measure—“Control Room," about engagements between CENTCOM and Al Jazeera around the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq—before urging everyone to read an amazing report in the New York Times documenting new evidence that supporters of Ronald Reagan might have urged Iranian revolutionaries to keep U.S. hostages in custody in order to hurt President Jimmy Carter's chances at reelection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oil runs the world. From our cars to our houses, most of us can't live without it. From the 1940s to the 1960s, though, oil played another specific role as a central part of conflict and diplomacy during the Cold War. It was during this era that Iran developed into the world's first “petro-state”: a nation whose state revenue, industrializing economy, military, and growing middle class all depended on the growth of the oil industry. This all occurred alongside major Cold War developments, including the regime of the Iranian shah, the coup d'etat of 1953, and more. Centering our analyses of these Cold War moments around the role of petroleum casts the histories of the Iranian and US governments in an entirely new light.   Joining our conversation this week is Dr. Gregory Brew, a leading expert on the relationship between Iran, the US, and oil during the Cold War.Gregory Brew is a historian and author specializing in U.S. foreign relations, oil, Iran, and the modern Middle East. He has authored two books on the Iranian “petro-state” and contributed to numerous peer reviewed publications. His work explores the connections between the formation of a global oil economy, the geopolitics of the Cold War, and the contemporary energy transition. After receiving his doctorate from Georgetown University in June 2018, he served as a post-doctoral fellow at the Jackson School for Global Affairs at Yale University from 2021-2023. Currently, Dr. Brew is an Analyst at Eurasia Group, covering energy and Iran.He is the author of The Struggle for Iran: Oil, Autocracy, and the Cold War, 1951–1954 and Petroleum and Progress in Iran: Oil, Development, and the Cold War.Follow him on Twitter @gbrew24 and visit his website gregorybrew.com.  

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #NorthKorea: ICBM inbound and What is to be done? Bruce Bechtol, author of North Korean Military Proliferation in the Middle East and Africa, and professor at Angelo State University, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hille https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/03/if-north-korea-launches-a-full-range-icbm-test-will-joe-biden-shoot-it-down/

Psalm 006For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith.[b] A psalm of David. (v 1-10)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. US correspondent Jacob Magid and New York reporter Luke Tress join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Magid discusses more missteps made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, this time in Paris, where his remarks about Palestinians and the greater Israel created a diplomatic event with Jordan. Tress talks about the growing numbers and locations of anti-judicial overhaul protests in New York and New Jersey, and how the American Jewish community views this controversial issue. Magid speaks about President Joe Biden's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the judicial overhaul and the US president's words about Israel's democratic values. He also reviewed the meetings between Israel, Jordan, Egypt, the US and the Palestinian Authority in Sharm el Sheikh about the increase in tensions as Ramadan begins Thursday, with some guarded optimism about the cooperative efforts. Tress reviews the latest Ben & Jerry's brouhaha, this time as the Vermont ice cream maker is being sued for child labor, seemingly inconsistent with its declared social mission that caused the company decided to stop selling its ice cream in East Jerusalem and the West Bank two years ago. Discussed articles include: Jordan summons Israeli envoy over ‘racist' Smotrich speech, ‘Greater Israel' map Hundreds demonstrate in New York, London against Israeli judicial shakeup plan On trip to the US, high-level IDF veterans issue warning against judicial overhaul Israel activists in New York take aim at US group backing judicial overhaul push Leading NY rabbi: Israeli government speeding ‘headlong toward abyss' with overhaul Biden voices concern over judicial overhaul in ‘candid' phone call with Netanyahu Israel, PA renew vow to curb violence and halt unilateral moves at Egypt summit ‘Hypocritical': Ben & Jerry's sued over child labor, after attempted Israel boycott Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: A Ben & Jerry's ice cream store is seen in Watkins Glen, New York on Monday, November 1, 2021 (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with former senior U.S. ambassador and Middle East envoy Dennis Ross about growing instability in the Middle East, including tensions between Israel and Palestine, controversial judicial reforms in Israel, and consistent advancements in Iran's nuclear program. Ross, now counselor and a distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, offers suggestions for a clearer and more muscular U.S. policy vis a vis Iran and weighs the implications of a possible unilateral military strike on its nuclear facilities by Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you define "woke"? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they debate the effectiveness of the word "woke" as a political tool, explain why Americans shouldn't listen to the people who mismanaged multiple wars in the Middle East, and analyze Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' track record. Mollie and David also share their top movie and music recommendations for the week.

How do you define “woke”? Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they debate the effectiveness of the word “woke” as a political tool, explain why Americans shouldn’t listen to the people who mismanaged multiple wars in the Middle East, and analyze Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ track record. Mollie and David […]

Psalm 005For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. (v 1-12)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Amidst massive protests around the United States and the world, on March 19, 2003, the U.S. began its invasion of Iraq. This week on Intercepted, Jeremy Scahill, Murtaza Hussain, and Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discuss the long-lasting impact of the war on Iraq and its people. Throughout the 20 years since the invasion, Iraq was torn to shreds by a gratuitous American occupation and a U.S.-fueled sectarian civil war. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians died as U.S. policy gave rise to Al Qaeda — and ultimately the Islamic State in Iraq.While many commemorations of this bloody anniversary focus on the 2003 invasion, the plans to destroy Iraq were launched much earlier and were supported by Democrats and Republicans alike. Scahill, Hussain, and Abdul-Ahad discuss life under Saddam Hussein, the lead-up to the U.S. invasion, the brutality of the occupation, and the systematic refusal to bring any accountability for those responsible.“Of course, the Iraqis could not believe that their new colonial masters had no clue, had done no planning and made no preparations for what was going to happen after they invaded the country,” Abdul-Ahad writes in his new book, “A Stranger in Your Own City: Travels in the Middle East's Long War.” “When the myth of an American-generated prosperity clashed with the realities of occupation, chaos and destruction followed. Resentment and anger swept the country and all the suppressed rage of the previous decades exploded.”Abdul-Ahad shares stories from his deeply human reporting on his personal journey from an architect living in Baghdad to a celebrated international journalist documenting the rise and fall of ISIS.If you'd like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/join — your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.And if you haven't already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meir Jolovitz, co-host of Middle East Radio Forum, heard right here on 960 The Patriot on Sundays at noon, joins Seth to talk about his column at Israel National News, "Facts and Fiction in the Middle East."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and journalist Ian Williams joins Eamon to talk about the implications of Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow. Ian Williams' most recent book is 'Fire of the Dragon - China's New Cold War'. As a foreign correspondent he spent many years in Moscow, the Indo-Pacific and China for Channel 4 and NBC. Ian has also covered conflicts in the Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine and won Emmy and BAFTA awards for his discovery and reporting on the Serb detention camps during the war in Bosnia.Recorded on Tuesday 21st March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Jason Cavness Experience is from my talk with Susanna Keilman - Former U.S. Air Force Medic, Healthcare Professional, Former Candidate for Washington State Representative 28th District Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. CavnessHR - CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Susanna's Bio Susanna Keilman is a former U.S. Air Force medic, twice deployed to the Middle East, with 22 years in a successful career in healthcare and strategic partnerships in biotechnology and clinical research. She is the daughter of a first-generation Korean immigrant, and World War II and Korean War Veteran dad. Susanna has an MBA in Healthcare Management and a Master's in political science. She serves as an executive board member for women in Bioscience, is a member of the American Legion post 53, and Steilacoom Kiwanis. I In 2021, Susanna lost a race for Dupont City Council and in 2022 lost to the incumbent for State Representative in the 28th district. We talk about the following among a few other subjects Women in BioScience  Politics Clinical Research Being an USAF Veteran  Susanna's Social Media Susanna's FB: https://www.facebook.com/susannakeilman/ Susanna's Advice If you are thinking about getting involved in politics, please reach out to your local district party members. Please reach out to candidates that have been there before. Please do not think that you are not qualified. We need more regular people to be involved in politics so that we don't have these politicians that are out of touch.

In this episode, we sit down with Mary Louise Kelly, a veteran journalist, and co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered," to discuss the importance of storytelling in journalism. Mary Louise shares her experiences covering some of the world's most complex and pressing issues, from conflicts in the Middle East to the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the role of storytelling in bringing these stories to life. We also explore the challenges facing journalism today, including the impact of social media and the rise of misinformation, and discuss how journalists can navigate these challenges while still upholding the core values of their profession.

In a fertile band stretching from North Africa to Southeast Asia, cannabis cultivation and hashish production dates back countless centuries.  From the ancient history of the plant throughout the Middle East to the evolution of cannabis culture in Morocco, India, Egypt, Nepal, and other traditional hashish regions, get ready to have a fascinating time getting high on history with this weed's guest. Dr. Maziyar Ghiabr is Director for the Centre of Persian And Iranian Studies at the University of Exeter's Institute for Islamic and Arabic Studies.  Maziyar is also the author of a fascinating new book called We Smoke Flowers: On Being High in Postrevolutionary Iran that traces the custom's roots to a pre-Islamic faith called Zoroastrianism, and explores its flowering in modern day Iran.  Help Make This Podcast Possible! Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to a video version of the show and extra seshes, plus access to cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible.  EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our Great Moments in Weed History podcast feed for 90+ episodes of our classic format, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every other Weednesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Russia on Monday for a three-day visit in which he will meet with Russia President Vladimir Putin. Iran and Saudi Arabia announced last Friday a Chinese-brokered deal to restore relations. After decades of enmity and a formal cutting of ties in 2016, the rapprochement has been touted as a momentous development in the region. But how it ultimately impacts the Middle East remains a very open question, as the long adversarial powers are fighting a proxy war in Yemen and continue to support opposing sides across the region. Amid perceived U.S. retrenchment from the Middle East, the deal is a diplomatic win for China as it increasingly seeks to present an alternative vision to the U.S.-led global order. Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn't announce anything about the leak until this week. Plus more on today's show.

3/21/23 - Listen for yourself: Jesus and his Holy Catholic Church may be the only thing(s) powerful enough to shake a Navy SEAL to the core. Just ask Sam Blair, a former Navy SEAL officer with over a decade of experience leading the most elite teams around the globe. After holding leadership positions on multiple SEAL teams, he taught Leadership and Ethics at the United States Naval Academy and helped screen, select, and train over 90 new future SEAL Officers. Sam has travelled to over 50 countries and deployed to Africa, the Middle East, and South America. But of all the stories that Sam has to share, that of his journey into the church may just be the most dramatic of them all.

Dubai based content creator, entrepreneur and TV presenter, and host of US based travel show, Great Getaways, has been awarded ‘Best International Program' at the Taste Awards in Los Angeles.Marty, who is based in Dubai for over 12 years, joined the Allen Media Group in early 2022 as the host of Great Getaways and Pets.TV; channels that focus on travel, lifestyle and wildlife around the world.An avid traveler and destination curator, Zahirah focused much of her content for the show in the first year in and around the continent of Africa, with plans to expand to the Middle East in upcoming weeks.Over the last few years, Zahirah has worked with many leading travel and tourism stakeholders from airlines to global hotel groups, and luxury mobility partners. Having visited many incredible destinations, this year sees the launch of Zahirah's group tours, where she will host small groups of enthusiastic travelers around some of her favorite locations in the world, including her home city of Dubai.When she isn't traveling or creating destination content, Zahirah draws on her PR and marketing background, as well as her unique training skills to host corporate training sessions, panel discussions around travel and destination marketing, and speaks at leading global events. This year she was the keynote speaker at Africa's first influencer conference held in Johannesburg, and was invited to speak at the Global Marketing Summit. Zahirah has worked with leading travel brands such as Visit Dubai, One and Only Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Audi and many more.

Alec sits down with independent geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen  from 21st Century Wire to discuss his thoughts on the Middle East, Ukraine, the gain of function narrative and more!    Patrick's links:    • Hunting for Hunter: Evidence Reveals Biden, Burisma Ukraine Bond Scandal, Tied to U.S. Firm: https://21stcenturywire.com/2019/11/26/hunting-for-hunter-new-ukraine-evidence-reveals-biden-burisma-bond-scandal-tied-to-us-firm/   • Are COVID-19 ‘Vaccines' a Military Biodefense Response Gone Terribly Wrong? https://21stcenturywire.com/2023/02/01/covid-19-vaccine-a-military-response-to-a-public-health-threat/   • NATO's Trojan Horse Behind Europe's COVID-19 Response – Part 1: Vaccinating Europe With a Military Experimental Biodefense Countermeasure https://21stcenturywire.com/2023/03/08/nato-trojan-horse-behind-europes-covid-19-response-part-1-vaccinating-europe-with-a-military-experimental-biodefense-countermeasure/   • Patrick's Interview with Steve Falconer: “Gain of Function or Gain of Fiction?”: https://21stcenturywire.com/2023/03/15/interview-steve-falconer-gain-of-function-or-gain-of-fiction/   • https://tntradio.live/shows/patrick-henningsen-show/   • https://www.patrickhenningsen.com   • Fridays at 1pm UK time, Patrick Co-hosts UK Column News: http://www.ukcolumn.org   For all of our links, visit: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewayfwrd   For more on The Way Forward, please visit https://thewayfwrd.com   Do you run a freedom-oriented or holistic health-oriented business? Join our FREE business directory here:  https://thewayfwrd.com/directory-form/   Join our membership here!: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/   Like this episode? Then you'll love The Way Forward's new membership platform! For $17/month or $150/annually, you get:  • SOURCE: a freedom & health-oriented business directory  • exclusive discounts with partner brands and products  • exclusive podcast episodes  • courses + workshops  • community calls + Q&As with guests  • past and future in-person event footage  • past, present, and all future livestream event footage  • live breathwork sessions, kundalini yoga, and meditations  • exclusive content from Alec Zeck, Garret Kramer, Mollie Engelhart + more   Sign up for our membership at: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/   Follow The Way Forward on Telegram: https://t.me/thewayforwardformankind   Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T.Way.Forward   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.way.fwrd/   Sign up for our newsletter: https://thewayfwrd.com/newsletter/   We stream our podcasts live every Wednesday. Watch live at:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayFwrd   Unite: https://unite.live/channels/the-way-forward/the-way-forward   Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/a3s3CiyELVd8/   Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWayFwrd   ** This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from The Way Forward, LLC. The purpose of this presentation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.

Psalm 004For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. (v 1-8)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show

Born in Houston Texas, but raised in Iran, Aarash Darroodi remembers as a small child, running for cover when sirens warned that missles were coming from Iraq. Those moments helped shape his life, including being seperated from his parents (and raised by his grandparents), surviving the Iran - Iraq War, traveling throughout the Middle East and parts of Asia, becoming an accountant for a major insurance firm, and eventually landing his dream job as an attorney at one of America's most legendary and well known music manufactures in the world. As General Counsel & Executive Vice President of Fender Musical Instruments, Aarash shares his insight into what has made Fender Guitars one of the most recognizable instruments known. From such  guitarists as Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton, to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Fender has set the benchmark for other guitar makers to strive for. Also, as President of Fender Play Foundation, Aarash talks about what their company is accomplishing in the school system, providing instruments and education for tomorrow's musical leaders. www.fender.com www.fenderplayfoundation.org © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.  

PHOTO: NO KNOWN RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLICATION. @BATCHELORSHOW #Ukraine: The US is not at the peace table in the Middle East, or in Europe; & What is to be done? Katrina vanden Heuvel, the Nation. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-welcome-xi-moscow-under-shadow-ukraine-war-2023-03-20/

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Editor David Horovitz and environment reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. MK Simcha Rothman's revised version of the bill changing the mechanism of judicial appointments is set to be brought before Rothman's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee today to be readied for its second and third (final) readings in the plenum. Horovitz explains what the new bill entails and its significance to the judicial branch as a whole. The United Nations released its Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report yesterday. With a focus on Israel, Surkes breaks down some areas where the country is moving away from its commitments. Surkes recently visited the Hula Lake where she investigated what's happening with migrating cranes. She describes the natural grandeur. And finally, Horovitz gives some insight into Israe's surprisingly high fourth-place ranking in the UN-sponsored World Happiness index. Discussed articles include: Ostensibly softened, Rothman bill gives coalition broad control over choice of judges Changes to judicial overhaul leave just 10 days to re-do constitutional framework ‘Red line we won't accept': Levin warns Court not to block judicial appointments bill Scientists urge further cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 to meet Paris goals Israel soars to 4th place in global happiness list, highest since ranking started Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Cranes seen at the Hula Lake in northern Israel on January 26, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary Yossi Kuperwasser (Twitter; Website) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss the Israeli intelligence community. Yossi is the former head of the Research Division of IDF Military Intelligence. *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* What You'll Learn Intelligence The layout of Israeli intelligence The First and Second Intifadas Israel's complicated position in the Middle East Relationship between Israeli and American ICs Reflections Intelligence as a learning process The importance and difficulty of trust  And much, much more … *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* Quote of the Week “That's the problem of intelligence - It's an ongoing learning process. And if you don't learn all the time to enable you to adjust to the developing situation, you are going to fail.” – Yossi Kuperwasser. Resources  *SpyCasts* The Counterterrorism and Counter WMD Strategist with Dexter Ingram (2022) Son of Hamas, Spy for Israel with Mosab Hassan Yousef and Gonen Ben Yitzhak (2010) Israeli Intelligence and the Jonathan Pollard Spy Case with Ron Olive (2007) *Beginner Resources* History of Israel, Encyclopedia Britannica [encyclopedia entry] What you need to know about the 1987 Intifada, PBS (2019) [article] The Oslo Accords, 25 Years Later, Washington Post (2018) [video] 1967 War: Six Days that Changed the Middle East, J. Bowen, BBC (2017) [article] The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Brief, Simple History, Vox (2016) [video] *Wildcard Resource(s)* The Little Drummer Girl – A fictional novel about a double agent working for the Israelis, written by famed spy author John le Carré in 1983.  *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE*

Our guest today is Tessa Afshar. She is a gifted storyteller who writes award-winning biblical fiction. Her Persian heritage provides her with keen insights into life in the Middle East and makes her characters come alive. Tessa's personal story is as vivid and heartwarming as her books. We think you'll marvel, as we did, when you hear the amazing way Jesus drew her to Himself.Visit www.tessaafshar.com to find out more about this lovely woman worth knowing. https://tessaafshar.com/books/ https://tessaafshar.com/meet-tessa/

Is there a case for ignoring the news sometimes—or even most of the time? That's the question Shadi Hamid urges us to consider in his recent essay for The Atlantic "You're Better Off Not Knowing." Hamid explores research suggesting a negative correlation between personal well-being and political awareness and argues that unless you need to follow politics for a living, "it's unclear what the news—good or bad—actually does for you, beyond making you aware of things you have no real control over." We talk to Hamid about the downsides of information addiction and hear how you engage in current events and avoid overwhelm. Guests: Shadi Hamid, senior fellow, Brookings - His recent essay for the Atlantic is called "You're Better Off Not Knowing." His latest book is "The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East, and the Rise and Fall of an Idea"

Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up in Saudi Arabia under an oppressive regime, what being a woman of color does and doesn't mean to her, invisible identities, writing about ethnicity, race, and culture, her advocacy work, and how she navigated the socio-political in her memoir The Last Sandstorm.   Also in this episode: -Recognizing our privilege as we write -Knowing what to leave out of our manuscripts  -How hyper liberalism has impacted her   Memoirs mentioned in this episode: Becoming by Michelle Obama Home by Julie Andrews   Jasmin is a social & behavioral researcher, writer, speaker, and cultural identity advocate. She draws motivation from her personal story as well as her education to advocate and promote social justice and understanding. Born in the Middle East to an Italian mother and Arabian father, she immigrated to the United States in 1999 and pursued her education in Wyoming and Washington State in writing, equity, diversity, and leadership. Jasmin's areas of expertise are: DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), ethical leadership, cultural diversity and social identity, women's issues, and oppression.  Jasmin is also versed in issues regarding: Arab women, Arab culture, social/cultural oppression, religious oppression, and The Middle East,  In her memoir, The Last Sandstorm, Jasmin highlights the colorful and challenging experiences of her upbringing in Saudi Arabia, which led to her harrowing escape in her 20s.  Jasmin is also the host of the podcast “I Want You To Meet”, where she engages with artists and activists in inspiring and educational conversations. She also guest lectures and guest speaks at events, colleges, and retreats and works at The Evergreen State College in Washington State.   Connect with Jasmin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk.dickerson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082512111864&ref=page_internal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-faulk-dickerson-mpa-00324a117/ Website: https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com/ -- Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/   Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Fauci a very public figure now. International Criminal Court: silly like Antony Blinken. Were the Egyptians black? Who cares? * 0:00:00 SILENT START 24s* 0:00:24 Tues, Mar 21, 2023 AD: Tony Fauci's wife complains!* 0:06:15 Hey, guys! Stop and smell the flowers!* 0:09:27 Fauci, Muriel Bowser confronted by black guy on FEAR! (2021)* 0:18:10 JEFF, LA: Why do you downplay the vaxx when you got it?* 0:22:27 Supers: DLive, TFS: Martin Sempa, Uganda; More on Fauci* 0:28:20 International Criminal Court (ICC): Anti-Trump, anti-Putin* 0:40:04 DANIEL, FL: white-positive language discipline* 0:50:25 JOHN, KY: Y'all a brainwashed cult under JLP* 1:01:09 JOHN: Nick a Colombian [blank]. Egyptians were black!* 1:05:18 "Matilda the Gorilla" - Mary Rice Hopkins (1991, 15 Singable Songs…)* 1:10:28 Supers: Serena; King Ramses; Fourteen not hateful; Church w/ JLP* 1:17:49 MICHAEL, BRONX: Keeps cussing, then ends the call oddly. Thanks!* 1:26:43 DENNY, BULGARIA: Ukraine vs Middle East refugees' assimilation* 1:30:11 DENNY: Ramesses and rich Egyptian history* 1:38:04 Super: No 2-story buildings by blacks, but the pyramids?* 1:38:51 Antony Blinken vs Chinese on "human rights" (2021 rehash)* 1:49:04 BRIAN, NC: Blind people accuse you of what they are* 1:51:55 RICK, VA: Roland Martin pushes politics instead of religion* 1:55:38 "Gramma's House" - Mary Rice Hopkins (1991, 15 Singable Songs…)After Hake, catch Joel Friday TV Tuesdays 11 AM PT (2 ET) on YouTube live. Also catch Hake on Caught in the Middle on YouTube this evening, 5 PM PT (8 ET). BLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2023/3/21/the-hake-report-tue-3-21-23 PODCAST: SUBSTACKThe Hake Report LIVE M-F 9-11 AM PT (12-2 ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 thehakereport.com VIDEO  YouTube  |  Rumble*  |  BitChute  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Odysee*  |  DLive  PODCAST  Apple  |  Spotify  |  Castbox  |  Podcast Addict  |  Pocket Casts  |  Substack  (RSS)  *SUPER CHATS on asterisked platforms, or  Ko-fi  |  BuyMeACoffee  |  Streamlabs  SUPPORT / EXCLUSIVES  Substack  |  SubscribeStar  |  Locals  ||  SHOP  Teespring  SEE ALSO  Hake News on The JLP Show  |  Appearances elsewhere (other shows, etc.) Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

Often understood through Peter O'Toole's iconic display, who really was Lawrence of Arabia? His role in the First World War and the Arab Revolt had a defining effect on the Middle-East. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Anthony Sattin to discuss his life. LRB Empire offer: lrb.me/empire This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/empirepod. Twitter: @Empirepoduk Goalhangerpodcasts.com Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was in Cairo on Saturday for the first time since ties were ruptured a decade ago to push to restore full diplomatic relations between the two countries. The move comes despite lingering tensions over Turkey's support of the Muslim Brotherhood, its presence in Libya, and its provocative stance in the Eastern Mediterranean - three issues Cairo reportedly wants to see Ankara take steps on if it is to normalize relations. Dr. Nervana Mahmoud joins Thanos Davelis to look at what this visit means for Egypt-Turkey relations, and break down whether Ankara can deliver on Cairo's conditions.Dr. Nervana Mahmoud is a regional observer and independent commentator who writes mainly about Egypt, liberal Islam, women rights, radicalism, and wider issues about the Middle East. Her work has been featured in major outlets and publications. She also publishes a regular newsletter on Egypt.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey's foreign minister in Cairo for first time since ties cut a decade agoEgypt, Turkey Close to Resuming Full Diplomatic RelationsLocal credit system is steadyStournaras: Greek banks' exposure to Credit Suisse ‘almost zero'Serbia, Kosovo reach pact on implementing peace plan, EU's Borrell saysKosovo and Serbia agree to EU plan to normalise relations

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and legal reporter Jeremy Sharon join host Jessica Steinberg for today's podcast. Sharon discusses a last-minute addition in the judicial overhaul, a late-stage proposal from the coalition, in which it would get to choose two new judges without opposition input, and any further appointments would be more balanced. Berman talks about the meeting that took place in Sharm El Sheikh between Israel, the US, its Arab neighbors and the Palestinian Authority ahead of Ramadan, which begins Wednesday, in an effort to calm tensions during the month-long religious holiday. Sharon also discusses the latest tensions between National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the high court, as it ruled he can't issue orders to the police forces, which Ben Gvir has attempted to do during recent protests. Berman reviews remarks made by Israel's consul general in New York about the judicial overhaul, bringing his personal politics into the public diplomatic persona. Berman also reports on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest European visit, to Berlin late last week, a trip that the prime minister appeared to enjoy, including a lengthy conversation about public policy and the judicial reform with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Discussed articles include: Coalition to bring judicial appointments bill for final votes before Passover Top court says police don't take orders on protests from Ben Gvir, who slams ‘coup' Israel's envoy in NY summoned to Jerusalem over criticism of judicial overhaul Netanyahu says he is ‘attentive' to protests, vows ‘responsible' judicial changes Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution Committee, at a committee meeting at the Knesset on March 20, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a week when things got real: Fromer President Donald Trump prepared to be arrested on charges in New York City, a first in US history; the DeSantis-Trump squabbling came suddenly to unnerve Ukraine and the EU and threaten the U.S's future support; and China made a dramatic move to be a Middle East power broker, with implications throughout the region and world. A superb group of seasoned political commentators–Peter Baker, Bill Kristol, & Tara Setmayer–analyze the sobering developments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is global CPI going to follow the US CPI slowdown?Global MarketsGlobal CPI has leveled off and is slowing in DMs, but still rising in EMsEconomies across the world have GDP of about US$90trn and an average CPI rate of 7.4%The developed world has GDP of US$52trn and CPI of 6.9%And the emerging world has GDP of US$38trn and a higher 8.2% CPI rateWorld Jan. 2023 CPI was 7.4%, up 2.1ppts YoY; MoM DM continues to fall, while EM is risingDM Jan. 2023 CPI was 6.9%, up 1.5ppts YoY, but falling slightly MoMEM Jan. 2023 CPI was 8.2%, up 2.9ppts YoY, and is rising MoMKey pointsGlobal CPI was 7.4% in January, up 2.1ppts YoY, but it was flat MoMDeveloped world CPI was 6.9%, up 1.5ppts YoY, but falling slightly MoMEmerging world CPI in January at 8.2%, up 2.9ppts YoY, and it rose MoMDeveloped Markets RegionsCPI is contained in DM Americas, peaking in DM Europe, and rising in DM AsiaWith in the Developed Markets, DM Americas is the largest with US$25trn of GDP and 6.3% CPIDeveloped Europe has US$15trn of GDP and a higher 8.3% CPIDeveloped Pacific is smaller at US$8trn and has the lowest CPI of the developed regions at 5.1%DM Americas CPI falling, DM Europe peaking, DM Asia rising12 months ago, DM Americas had a 7.4% CPI which is now down to 6.3%, a 1.1ppts fallThis means that CPI went from 2.1ppts above the global average to 1.1ppts belowDM Europe rose from 4.4% 12 months ago to 8.3%, up 3.8pptsThis means it went from 0.9ppts below to 0.8ppts above the global averageCPI is racing up in DM Pacific from 1.5% 12 months ago to the current 5.1%, that's a 3.6ppts increaseIt has gone from 3.8ppts lower than World CPI to 2.4ppts lowerKey pointsDM Americas 6.3% January CPI is down from 7.4% 12 months ago; and has now shifted from being 2.1ppts above the global average to 1.1ppts belowCPI nearly doubled in DM Europe over the past 12 months from 4.4% to 8.3%, shifting from about 1ppts below to 1ppts above the global averageCPI in the must smaller DM Pacific region raced up from 1.5% 12 months ago to the current 5.1%; despite that massive 3.6ppts increase, it remains about 2.4ppts lower than the global averageEmerging MarketsEM CPI rising in Asia, Middle East and Africa, and Frontier markets on fireEM Americas had a small GDP of US$3.8trn and CPI of 7.9%EM Asia had a massive GDP of US$25.7trn and 3.2% CPIEM Europe had US$3.9trn GDP and a massive 23% CPIEM Middle East and Africa had a small US$1.7trn GDP and a high 10.2% CPIFinally, Frontier markets had US$2.9trn GDP and 30% CPIEM CPI rising in Asia, Middle East and Africa, and Frontier markets on fireEM Americas CPI was 7.9% in January, down slightly from 8.5% 12 months agoEM Asia CPI went from a tiny 1.9% 12 months ago to 3.2% and is still 4.3ppts below the World CPIMost notably, this has ticked up slightly MoMEM Europe CPI was 23% and over the past two months has been falling; though it is still 15.5ppts above the World averageEM ME&A CPI was 10.2% compared to 3.7% 12 months ago. It has now risen to be 2.8ppts above the world average compared to 1.7ppts below 12 months agoConsumer prices are on fire in Frontier markets up 30% YoY in January; this is double where they were 12 months ago; CPI keeps rising MoM and is now 22.5ppts above the world averageKey pointsEM Americas CPI was 7.9% in January, down slightly from 8.5% 12

It's Xi Jinping's first visit since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year - we'll discuss the symbolism of the trip; also, European banking shares have fallen after an emergency takeover of the failing bank Credit Suisse, by its larger Swiss rival, UBS; and on the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, our Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to those whose lives were turned upside-down. (Photo: Russian matryoshka dolls with portraits of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sold on a street souvenir shop in downtown Moscow. Credit: Yuri Kochetkov/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Habib Kairouz is not only one of the most fun and interesting people you will meet, but he also managed to double major in two different schools at Cornell and has spent the last 25 years investing in technology.He is managing partner at Rho Capital Partners, he's passionate about finding ways to solve the conflict in the Middle East, he's active at Cornell Tech, and his two daughters both attended Cornell. Plus, he's an astoundingly good skier -story about that when you tune in.You can find Habib on:LinkedIn: Habib KairouzInstagram: @hkairouzRho Capital Partners: www.Rho.comNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

In this episode of GODMODE™: Win or Win Bigger, William Lam has guest Rabbi Curt Landry, who stands with Israel and is a bridge of unity and restoration between Israel and the Church. About Rabbi Curt Landry:In spite of Curt Landry's rough start and challenges in school, he grew into a very successful businessman. As the Lord worked on his heart, he put his trust in Yeshua one night and wept as he came to understand God's heart for him and his innately sinful nature. But the Lord was only beginning to reveal to him his true identity and purpose. Identity is a revelation of why we are created and what we are created for. Those who understand and accept their true identity have the key to peace. When we know who we are, we can pull the lever of purpose, and God equips us to change lives. It is only through a process that God reveals this. This peace is what Curt wants others to experience.As Curt grew and understood his identity better, God revealed his purpose—to stand with Israel, be a voice, and bridge unity and restoration between Israel and the Church. The journey continued as officials and leaders in Israel approached him about a number of projects, namely projects to care for orphans–from infancy to adulthood.Find out more about Rabbi Curt Landry at:Website: https://www.curtlandry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtlandrymin/---HIGHLIGHTS:Rabbi Curt Landy believes that a time of perfection and grace is coming.Rabbi Curt Landry had a spiritual experience that changed them in a dramatic way for the Christian world, and they now have a ministry that does good in all different areas for Jewish and Arabic people.The podcast discusses the importance of having long-term goals and a plan to fix the world, as well as loving others even when they reject you.Both William and Rabbi Curt Landry discuss that focusing on what you want and designing your own ninety-year plan is one of the most valuable lessons you can learn.Despite the volatile situation in the Middle East, the speakers are optimistic about what can be achieved through love and abundance---TIME STAMPS:00:00 - Prelude4:25 - The spiritual side of the conflict.13:55 - Using spiritual reconciliation to bring reconciliation.25:37 - Filling the void of the orphan spirit.31:32 - How can we say no to God?37:29 - Pro-life clinic in Tel Aviv.43:07 - Fulfilment of bible prophecy.48:29 - Learning to be good to others.54:35 - It's all about loving yourself.59:29 - ENDThank you for listening to GODMODE™: Win or Win BiggerIf you are interested in UPGRD Your Mind, visit us at: https://upgrd.com to book a call with one of our team members.

How far would you go to save the lives of others? Would you put your life in the crosshairs of your enemies to fulfill a mission that God is calling you to complete? Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Chad Robichaux in the studio to discuss the aftermath of President Biden's disaster in the Middle East, and the creation of Chad's new book 'Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban'. All of this and more... right NOW! Learn more at https://www.standingforfreedom.com ! Like, share, and subscribe for more!

Twenty years ago this past week, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq, marking the second time the U.S. fought a war in Iraq in just over a decade. What is the legacy for U.S. foreign policy, for the Middle East, and for domestic public opinion on America's role in the world? Journalist Eli Lake traveled to Iraq six times since the invasion 20 years ago. He is contributing editor to Commentary Magazine and a columnist for The New York Sun. He was formerly a columnist for Bloomberg. He is also the host of "The Re-education with Eli Lake" podcast. Items discussed in this episode: "The Iraq War, 20 Years Later" -- https://tinyurl.com/yzx7juzc "Saddam Hussein's Demise" -- https://tinyurl.com/bdhdu2et

In this week's episode of the Get Lit Minute, your weekly poetry podcast, we spotlight the life and work of poet, Naomi Shihab Nye. She is the author of numerous books of poems, most recently Cast Away: Poems for Our Time (Greenwillow Books, 2020). Her other books of poetry include The Tiny Journalist (BOA Editions, 2019); You and Yours (BOA Editions, 2005); and 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East (Greenwillow Books, 2002), a collection of new and selected poems about the Middle East. She is also the author of several books of poetry and fiction for children, including Habibi (Simon Pulse, 1997). SourceThis episode includes a reading of her poem, "How Do I Know When a Poem is Finished?"  featured in our 2022/23 Get Lit Anthology."How Do I Know When a Poem is Finished?"When you quietly closethe door to a roomthe room is not finished. It is resting. Temporarily.Glad to be without youfor a while. Now it has time to gatherits balls of gray dust,to pitch them from corner to corner. Now it seeps back into itself,unruffled and proud.Outlines grow firmer. When you return,you might move the stack of books,freshen the water for the roses. I think you could keep doing thisforever. But the blue chair looks bestwith the red pillow. So you might as well leave it that way.Support the show

Psalm 003A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. (v 1-8)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show