Podcasts about Middle East

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine Donald Trump's growing political troubles as rising prices, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and his own economic policies threaten to make affordability his biggest liability ahead of the midterms. They discuss Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve, the consequences of his tariffs and war policies, and why his administration's approach may be fueling the very problems he claims he wants to solve. Plus, Melania Trump's surprising enthusiasm for AI, the latest turmoil at the Kennedy Center, and the court's refusal to let Trump put his name on the building. They also take a closer look at Kash Patel's purge of senior FBI agents, the changing standards for joining the bureau, and Lee Greenwood's wife's nomination as ambassador to Barbados. As Trump surrounds himself with loyalists and pushes aside voices that might challenge him, Michael and Joanna consider whether his own decision-making is setting the stage for a political reckoning. #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/ith to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. #ad Try QUO for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/BEAST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises.  AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 18. Hackers used Anthropic's AI tool, Claude, to gain access to the company's core algorithmic code. Plus, Russia seizes control of Nestle's operations in the country, as the Kremlin cracks down on more Western businesses. And the Bank of Japan follows the Fed in hiking interest rates. WSJ's Jason Douglas says central banks have learnt from recent inflation scares and are moving quickly to stave off persistent price rises. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#936: As the Trump administration tries to alleviate beef prices by importing foreign meat, they're considering slapping ‘Made in USA' labels on products. Cybersecurity stocks get a jolt amid fears of an AI slowdown. Transportation companies sound the alarm as diesel prices continue to rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. The cost of being a bridesmaid is becoming too much for some women that they're turning the role down.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicks dig into the latest 2026 midterm conversation, including polling and political numbers they see as reasons for Republican optimism, plus the ongoing fight over data centers and electricity costs. They also react to Hasan Piker's Axios interview and his comments about America, Israel, Iran, and the Middle East, along with awkward encounters involving Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Ilhan Omar.Plus, the Lindsay Clancy case continues to generate controversy as Patrick Clancy prepares for a televised interview and the lone holdout juror gets an attorney amid intense public attention. The episode also gets into Macklemore, the Israel debate, a University of Utah student controversy, TPUSA and Candace Owens, modern dating culture, the eerie “Universe 25” mouse experiment, and—because it's Friday—crabs with knives and squirrels causing absolute chaos.0:00 Intro 0:15 Rude Email Drama6:49 HealthyCell Ad9:05 Trump's Big Poland Announcement11:20 Trump Wins the Media Isn't Talking About 15:36 CNN's Midterm Numbers17:54 Funny AI Ad For Dems20:00 Bulwark Capital Ad22:20 Data Centers & Rising Electricity Costs24:41 AI Regulation + Marc Andreessen's Warning28:43 Jonathan Jackson + Alex Padilla Dodges Questions31:04 Ilhan Omar Confronted34:13 Michigan Voters, Religion & Dana Bash38:29 Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Ad40:43 Hasan Piker's Axios Interview45:18 Democrats Can't Escape the Hasan Piker Problem47:35 Hasan Piker Confronted Over His 9/11 Comments49:59 Abdul El-Sayed, Gaza & Egypt52:25 Antisemitism + Vanderbilt's Muslim Student Association54:42 Haley Stevens Confronted Over Israel56:50 Macklemore, Ms. Rachel & Pro-Palestine Celebrity Activism1:01:22 “Jewish Derangement Syndrome” Goes Viral1:05:17 The British Food Aisle Goes Viral1:07:27 Patrick Clancy's Upcoming 60 Minutes Interview1:11:20 Lindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out1:13:36 Holdout Juror Lawyers Up1:16:45 University of Utah Case Dismissed1:18:30 Candace Owens vs. TPUSA1:20:02 Candace Owens Questions Erica Kirk's School Event1:22:27 TPUSA Fires Back1:27:02 Modern Dating Has Completely Lost the Plot1:29:24 Looksmaxxing & Internet Brain Rot1:31:42 The Terrifying “Universe 25” Mouse Experiment1:34:02 Crabs With KNIVES?!1:37:26 Squirrel Chaos1:39:29 Incredible “God Was Watching Over Us” Story1:41:49 Viewer Comments1:46:38 Birthday Gifts + Friday Wrap-UpGet a FREE Two-Week Trial of HealthyCell's REM Sleep, AND a $10 gift card- all for $10 shipping. Go to https://HealthyCell.com/ChicksTrialJoin Zach's “Game Plan” webinar October 1st at 3:30 Pacific. It's LIVE and it's FREE. Register now at https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.com Get a FREE full-size $49 bottle of Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil for just pay $1 shipping—no commitment. Go to https://ChicksLoveOliveOil.comSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Congress has left the building — for two months. No AI legislation, no check on an Iran war the American people never signed up for, no oversight while Trump threatens Cuba, threatens Greenland, watches the Fed raise rates, and lets his son throw a Russian-funded wedding party. Trump sits at 19% approval. J.D. Vance and Pete Hegseth are already jockeying to succeed him. Republicans are scrubbing him from their own ads. And the Democrats aren't exactly filling the vacuum. That's the opening for independents — and Paul Rieckhoff lays out exactly where the movement is building, from Brian Bengs in South Dakota to Dan Osborn in Nebraska to Seth Bodnar in Montana to Todd Achilles in Idaho. Then Paul goes below the radar on the Ed Sheeran / Macklemore / Bob Kraft blowup he witnessed live at MetLife Stadium — a Free Palestine chant that split a family-friendly crowd and now has Macklemore dropped from Gillette Stadium dates. It's a window into where most Americans actually sit on Israel and Gaza: not neutral, not extreme, but exhausted with blank checks and demanding the leaders of both sides stop bombing kids. Paul closes with Football Friday — college and NFL picks, a shout to Audioslave, and a message from his New York City Lions youth team: love one another. Stay vigilant. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code INDEPENDENT to get $25 when you trade $25. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The AP-NonZero collaboration returns! Subscribe now to AP to get a discounted membership to NonZero. The group talks about the recent vibe shift in discourse around AI. What's really going on here? 0:00 Teaser0:46 This episode's surprise vibe shift2:30 Middle East update: Houthis vs. Saudis15:21 What's really driving Dario (et al.)?25:14 Debating effective altruism's effectiveness30:18 The trouble with big-tech Kremlinology34:08 Was “learn to code” just sleight of hand?  40:25 Bob's Fukuyama name drop42:11 Heading to Overtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and all of our episodes. Derek has journeyed to Bolivia seeking contact with the newly discovered cat species, so Alex Jordan of Always at War steps in to bring you the headlines. This week: in New Delhi, BRICS member states issue a fractured joint statement on restraint in the Middle East (1:12); Iran strikes a U.S.-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz (5:42); a cyberattack disables Texas-bound tankers (8:30); a new Pentagon report puts the Iran war's cost at $33.4 billion (9:59); the Houthis/Ansar Allah advance in Taiz and hit Saudi Arabia (14:46); Yemeni government forces strike back while the U.S. rules out direct involvement (19:00); China pushes Iran to restrain the Houthis (22:37); an Israeli strike collapses a building in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people (25:12); the U.S. approves a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel (27:34); Russia and Ukraine strike each other's energy infrastructure (30:57); the House passes a Russia sanctions bill named in honor of Lindsey Graham (33:37); a banking scandal roils Brazil's presidential race (37:53); and in Sweden, a left-wing bloc narrowly wins an election (41:12).     Don't forget to grab your copy of Danny's new book Imperialist Realism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Traiman, CEO of Jewish News Syndicate, stops by the morning show reporting live from Israel, to discuss the latest news coming out the Middle East and ours and Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran and its terror proxies. Traiman then offers his reaction to Sid's meeting yesterday at the White House with Vice President JD Vance, and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York City for the annual U.N. General Assembly taking place next week.

Derek has journeyed to Bolivia seeking contact with the newly discovered cat species, so Alex Jordan of Always at War steps in to bring you the headlines. This week: in New Delhi, BRICS member states issue a fractured joint statement on restraint in the Middle East (1:12); Iran strikes a U.S.-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz (5:42); a cyberattack disables Texas-bound tankers (8:30); a new Pentagon report puts the Iran war's cost at $33.4 billion (9:59); the Houthis/Ansar Allah advance in Taiz and hit Saudi Arabia (14:46); Yemeni government forces strike back while the U.S. rules out direct involvement (19:00); China pushes Iran to restrain the Houthis (22:37); an Israeli strike collapses a building in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people (25:12); the U.S. approves a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel (27:34); Russia and Ukraine strike each other's energy infrastructure (30:57); the House passes a Russia sanctions bill named in honor of Lindsey Graham (33:37); a banking scandal roils Brazil's presidential race (37:53); and in Sweden, a left-wing bloc narrowly wins an election (41:12).  Don't forget to grab your copy of Danny's new book Imperialist Realism.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are we seeing an unbelievable double standard or a master plan? We dive deep into the mind-boggling decision to approve UN visas for Iranian leadership—the very same regime linked to foreign attacks, plot scandals, and severe human rights violations. Why is this happening after years of outrage? From the controversial moves on the international stage to shocking financial ties involving Jared Kushner's billions and Don Jr.'s funds, we connect the dots, ask the hard-hitting questions, and break down what this means for the midterms and foreign policy!

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On Friday 18th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news highlights a Global Wellness Institute report on the shift towards functional longevity rather than just looking good after 50. Other headlines include an ADN petition calling for stricter nationality-law reforms and an ancestry-based model, Portugal launching an AI training initiative for 100,000 workers, a genet rescued from a well in Silves, an artist linked to the Fátima Basilica being accused of abuse while the Church remains silent, Gouveia e Melo saying the Prime Minister was “not well” on the Middle East, and rising agricultural costs threatening food prices. Weather stays pleasant, with Lisbon forecast to reach 28°C.#GoodMorningPortugal #FeelgoodFriday #FunctionalLongevity #NationalityLaw #AITraining #Fatima #FoodPrices #FoodAndFitness #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily on Friday Sept. 18th at 6am GMT: - ‘Our commitment to Saudi security is unconditional': Pakistan military spokesman - Iran's IRGC says it struck Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz - Saudi Arabia welcomes proposed F-35 fighter jets deal as regional tensions rise - Arab states and EU express solidarity with Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attack - Will Paris talks help Lebanon's army turn sovereignty pledges into reality? Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

Why do comedians so often see the culture more clearly than the people paid to cover it? Chris Cuomo sits down with three of the sharpest comedic minds working today for conversations that go well past the jokes — about what's really happening in media, money, and what you're still allowed to say. Tim Dillon (comedian and podcast host, "The Tim Dillon Show") argues that cancel culture burned out because ideological purity is exhausting — and that the real credibility crisis belongs to the "expert" class, who failed on everything from Iraq to the pandemic and lost the public's trust. He and Cuomo get into why audiences now reward authenticity over corporate media, and why "agreeable nihilism" became the American mood. Adam Friedland (comedian and podcast host, "The Adam Friedland Show") gets honest about money and precarity — the middle-class squeeze that politics ignores while catering to the extremes — and how he taught himself the craft of interviewing by studying Howard Stern and leaning into self-deprecation. It's a look at ambition, purpose, and why he stopped coasting. Max Amini (comedian and actor, @MaxAmini) breaks down where the real red lines in comedy are — why fear holds artists back, why authenticity always wins out, and how he navigates what can and can't be said performing across wildly different cultures, from America to the Middle East. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 30% off at https://GetSoul.com with code CUOMO. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/cuomo. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 8/1/2026. Unlock your best hair, skin, and body with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code CUOMO at https://irestore.com/CUOMO ! #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2026A US District Judge refused to perist the Kennedy Center board to return Trump's name to the building's facade, The board promptly appealed, and voted to close the venue for two years, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Florida, an ex-officio member of the board, confroted Trump, Panic is spreading over oil prices, Revelations about the Iran War continue to be published, from reports of extensive damage to US bases in the Middle East to the cost of the war, Thomas Massie introduced eight counts of impeachement against Defense Secretary Hegseth, Trump expressed anger that his three hand-picked appointees to the Supreme Court did not support his rule to allow the USPS to screen mail-in ballots.       Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson                                             Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate as expected on Wednesday, marking a sharp policy turnaround for an economy increasingly shaped by the war in the Middle East. Plus, a new report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's long-standing fixation on what the troops at his speeches look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brent crude has surged past $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict disrupts tanker routes and shuts down Saudi pipelines, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. We break down what's driving the spike and whether investors should be repositioning their energy exposure right now.Today's Stocks & Topics: NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), Market Wrap, The Wealth Effects, The AES Corporation (AES), Should I Buy Energy Stocks Now? What $100 Oil Really Means for Your Portfolio, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB), Investing in ETFs or Stocks, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), The Fed Rate Increase.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Russia is quietly feeding Iran the intelligence it needs to kill American service members, the munitions stockpile the administration swears is full is demonstrably empty, and the sailors on the USS Lincoln haven't seen their commander in chief set foot on the deck. Meanwhile the president's son is accepting gifts from a foreign "close friend," the attorney general is running interference instead of investigations, and the Iran war is now polling worse than the data centers inside MAGA itself. This is a media blitz episode — Paul Rieckhoff stitching together the sharpest moments from four national cable hits in eight hours into one no-BS conversation about what's actually breaking in America right now. From the Pentagon to the Fed, from Cash Patel to Lane Kiffin, Paul draws the line between war profiteering and college football's booster-collective gold rush — and asks the same question of both: who's protecting the workers, the players, the troops? He lays out why the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs may be the last adult in the room, why 25 years of war have hollowed out recruiting and retention, and why the populist streak in this country is ready to snap over rich men partying in the Bahamas while working-class kids get shipped to the Middle East. Independent, veteran-led, and unafraid to name names on both sides of the rigged two-party system. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code INDEPENDENT to get $25 when you trade $25. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates, now the VP of the Heritage Foundation, joins Sid to expand on her calls for a "full reset" of U.S. energy policy after Iran conflict, how President Donald Trump's blockade has built leverage against the Iranian regime, and President Trump warning that over-regulating artificial intelligence could hand China a competitive edge - arguing that the United States must avoid overburdening tech companies with new bureaucracy while maintaining safety standards to secure its economic leadership.

In this episode, Stephen Herreid steps in as guest host on the show. His best is none other than Jason Jones himself calling in from the Texas Hill country. Together they explore the challenges faced by Christian communities in the Holy Land, the influence of media and political pressure on our calling to practice our faith, and the importance of standing with the vulnerable even when society and our allies may not. They discuss the tactics used to silence advocacy, our role of faith in confronting evil, and the cultural pressures that threaten Christian identity. Jason and Stephen explore the power of love, empathy, and practical action in addressing global conflicts, human suffering, and the importance in empathy. Jason shares an inspiring stories from Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond, emphasizing the importance of humanizing others and acting with compassion in the face of conflict. Jason shares Saint Francis's story of interfaith dialog and evangelicalism through empathy in the Middle East during a time of war. 

Enemy of My Dreams is just $2.99 on Kindle! ⁠⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! Short answer: no. Long answer: no, and they didn't function that well in pluralistic Roman society, either. Many of the qualities of high-control Christianity--spiritual warfare, fascistic tendencies, the desire to bring on the end times through war in the Middle East, Christian persecution complex, refusal to follow societal norms, demons--were there at the beginning, date to very specific times in the Church's early history, and threatened Roman society in a way surprisingly similar to how they're threatening ours now. Join us as we attempt to chart the connection between the religious nonsense we're all being tortured with today and its deepest roots in history--with Brad Onishi, scholar of religion, author and co-host of the podcast Straight White American Jesus. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When misfortune strikes, will you intelligent enough to be thoughtfully and constructively self-critical? Or will you be like everyone else in the Middle East?

//The Wire//2000Z September 17, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: SAUDIS CLAIM THAT THE EAST-WEST PIPELINE WILL BE REPAIRED SOON, DESPITE THE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF SEVERAL PUMPING STATIONS. UNITED STATES WEIGHS MITIGATION ACTIONS TO PREVENT DIESEL CRISIS FROM EXPANDING. PRESIDENT XI AND PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA REPORTEDLY FELL ILL DURING BRICS SUMMIT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-India: Multiple world leaders have reportedly fallen ill after attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the gala dinner and returned to China early, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also had to depart India early due to an unspecified illness. His Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, also fell ill at the same time, as has been confirmed by the South African government.Analyst Comment: Right now, it's not clear as to if the illnesses are the result of malign action, or just the natural reaction to being in India. Multiple leaders from separate countries falling ill at around the same time is a big clue, but Chinese sources are speculating that President Xi might have had a stroke. At the moment, there is nothing confirming this as Xi's personal life tends to be extremely private, and there has been no official confirmation regarding why he departed the BRICS summit early.Saudi Arabia: Repair work up and down the East-West Pipeline continues, along with repairs at Yanbu. Saudi forces have also requested air defenses from various European nations, as the United States has declined to become involved in defending their refineries.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Concerns continue to mount regarding the status of Senator Mitch McConnell. Yesterday, he was transported to the Capitol to vote on an agricultural spending bill, and footage of him continues to indicate that he is very visibly not well or coherent. Sen. McConnell has generally been conscious, but unresponsive to verbal comments made by journalists attempting to ask him questions.USA: Around the nation, reports of gasoline and diesel shortages are beginning to manifest, as several gas stations have announced that they are out of gas. Gas stations in North Texas, Florida, and California have all reported being out of gas as of last night.Analyst Comment: Right now it's hard to pinpoint exactly what is causing these specific shortages. To be sure, a handful of gas stations running out of gas is not indicative of a dire and imminent nationwide shortage; based on the EIA's Weekly Status Report, last week gasoline stocks in the US were only down 4.6% from what they were last year. However the empty pumps don't lie, and right now the most likely explanation for localized gasoline shortages is a combination of logistical issues delaying shipments to individual gas stations...and panic buying which will drain a gas station much faster than normal. Due to oil execs saying gas prices are going to increase over the next few days, people are probably trying to get ahead of the curve. Since most gas stations only have a day's worth of gas (and rely on nearly daily deliveries to refill their underground tanks), it doesn't take much of an increase in demand to generate a localized shortage.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Saudi oil contracts continued to be canceled as the scale of Houthi attacks continues to expand. All oil onloading at Yanbu has been halted for at least six days, and the only other source for Saudi exports is now through smaller ports, or through Ras Tanura via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the devastation, some Saudi officials claim that the East-West Pipeline will return to at least 50% of it's capacity within a few days, though this appears to be wishful thinking at best. At the moment, formalized force majeure declarations have not taken place, but Aramco has "deferred" deliveries of crude for the rest of the month of September, and various contracts continue to be canceled.As it stands, Saudi Arabia is seriously in trouble and it's extremely unlikely that Saudi Arabia will be exporting any sizable amount of oil for a while. European oil traders seem rather adamant that Saudi Arabia has already canceled most of their contracts with various customers for oil deliveries, however Saudi officials assure the world that everything is fine and they will be back to full capacity soon. Saudi sources have claimed that the SUMED pipeline (with it's capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day) can be used as a partial-backup to the East-West Pipeline being down. However there is one problem with this plan...geography. The SUMED pipeline is not in Saudi Arabia, it's in Egypt. And the only way that the Saudis can use this pipeline, is to load oil at Yanbu, sail it on ships across the Red Sea, and deposit the crude in Egypt to be sent down the pipeline. The single point of failure for this "backup" pipeline is the same point of failure for the East-West Pipeline...Yanbu. Which is currently offline due to Houthi strikes. Whatever the truth is regarding exactly how much oil is able to exit the Middle East, it will be discovered rather quickly as crude cannot be conjured up out of thin air, and at some point the sheer lack of volume will have to be acknowledged.Within the homeland, the United States has begun more serious mitigation efforts due to the Saudis being offline for presumably a long time. The Department of Transportation has issued a 90-day waiver for truckers carrying fuel, easing Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations to allow truckers to drive more hours in a 24 hour period. The White House is also still considering an export ban on diesel, in order to ease rising costs in the United States. If this were to be enacted, domestic prices would probably dip, but the shock to the system could result in unintended consequences in the long term.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground NomadNet: 5fa68c88be727a0e1a250a75e5e79269 Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

On this episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Catherine Perez-Shakdam for a candid conversation on extremism, antisemitism, and the forces shaping the Middle East and the West. Drawing from her firsthand experiences, Catherine discusses the influence of Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Qatar, as well as the role propaganda can play in shaping attitudes toward Israel and the Jewish people. She also reflects on October 7, the rise of antisemitism, and why knowing our history and strengthening Jewish identity are so important for the next generation. A powerful conversation about confronting hatred, understanding the world around us, and standing proudly in who we are. 

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, the first hike since 2023. President Trump slammed the central bank, saying U.S. interest rates should be "1% or less." CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger tells us how this rate increase could affect you.Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.We take a look at an investigation into possible serial murders. The FBI is reviewing evidence found inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. It's connected to the disappearances of at least five women and the details are disturbing.Troubling new concerns about A.I. and how terrorists are using the technology. In a recent report, the A.I. giant Anthropic said terror groups in the Middle East and Africa have tried to use its Claude chatbot to develop weapons and attack plans.The school year just started, but if you're already running out of ideas for packing your kids' lunch, our next guest is here to help. Nora Latorre is CEO of the non-profit organization "Eat Real." they help school districts reduce processed foods and sugars, and provide healthier meals in 21 states. Nora has some simple ideas they've shared with schools, that can help you at home.Exercise is extremely important. When done regularly it may lower the risk of heart disease and some cancers. CBS News contributor Dr. Mark Hyman says you don't have to push yourself to the limit to see the benefits. He's here with the two types of exercise he prioritizes.You may know Jacob Tremblay from the Oscar nominated film "Room." since then, he's played some of the big screen's most memorable kids from "Wonder," to "The Little Mermaid," and "Luca." now, Tremblay is taking on a very different and much darker role, Ted Kaczynski, in the new Netflix movie "Unabomber." he joins us in studio to talk about it.

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This episode of Right On Radio opens with an extended intelligence-style rundown on global politics, technology and spiritual themes. Host Jeff (Right On Radio) introduces a long archival clip featuring Michael Aquino, a controversial former military intelligence figure, who presents claims about 9/11—alleging a coordinated operation, questions about passenger manifests, ground-based remote-control of aircraft, and controlled demolition. The host frames these excerpts as part of a broader "scripted reality" theory. Throughout the show the host weaves political theory with religious interpretation, comparing modern narratives like "dark to light" and Q-related ideas with a biblical Tribulation framework. Major topics covered include tensions around Israel and Iran, trade and geopolitical realignment, a proposed rise of regional powers (the "ten kings" concept), fears about AI as a foundation for surveillance and a cashless "beast" system, and broader concerns about global financial instability and a potential reset. The episode also plays a satirical JakeGTV segment that lampoons 9/11 and Middle East events; the host highlights its provocative, over-the-top tone and discusses how satire can push controversial narratives into the mainstream. He addresses contemporary U.S. politics and the role of Donald Trump—offering a theory that positions Trump as a polarizing forerunner figure—and raises questions about election integrity, congressional dysfunction, and elite influence in banking and central institutions. Listeners are given practical preparedness reminders—stock water, food, and basic supplies—and cautioned that the host views current events through a long-term prophetic lens rather than precise timing. The episode closes with technical updates about platform issues (Rumble/YouTube), a plug for the host's upcoming live show, and a community call-to-action to subscribe, comment, and pray for the program. Expect a mix of archival audio, commentary, political conjecture, religious interpretation, and provocative satire. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

Send us Fan MailWatch here - https://youtu.be/iDqu4E86H5k?is=2_4TixVmPViITWgUMike Pachan returns to Discussion Combustion Podcast for his final installment in Colorado, closing a chapter that has been part of this show almost from the very beginning.Mike first sat down with Kevin and Arthur all the way back in 2019. What started with conversations about CBD, entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity and building something of your own evolved over the years into some of the wildest, deepest and most thought-provoking conversations we've had on DCPC.Now, as Mike prepares to leave Colorado and begin a new chapter in Texas, we get together one more time.And in true Mike Pachan fashion... nothing is off limits.We go behind the curtain for a wide-ranging conversation about AI and where technology may be taking humanity, Israel and the Middle East, the Federal Reserve, the future of money and currency, institutional power, conspiracy theories, information, history, personal freedom, and the rapidly changing world we're all trying to make sense of.Some of it gets serious. Some of it gets wild. Some of it might challenge what you believe.That's the point.This isn't about telling you what to think. It's about being willing to have difficult conversations, question assumptions, hear perspectives you may or may not agree with, and ultimately think for yourself.Mike has always brought that energy to Discussion Combustion.From Mountain Made CBD and #GoLikeHell, to UFOs and charcuterie, to the Federal Reserve, “Clown World,” becoming a “Warrior of the Light,” and countless conversations in between, Mike's appearances have become their own series within the history of DCPC.So this episode is more than another conversation.It's the final chapter of the Mike Pachan Colorado era.Texas is next for Mike, and we're grateful for every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement and every rabbit hole we've gone down together over the years.

Saudi Arabia has been facing attacks from Iran, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq. The East-West Pipeline has been damaged, and shut. Houthis have made quick advances in Yemen, and are controlling the Bab al-Mandeb strait. #CutTheClutter Episode 1902 looks at the situation Saudi Arabia finds itself in- snubbed by Trump, left waiting by its Mecca pact partners Pakistan & Turkey, while battling attacks from the north, south and east. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at how the Middle East equations have changed, and traces the way they have evolved over the years.

Ed Sheeran tour controversy; Middle East updates; horrific conditions in detention centersl Minneapolis traffic and right-wing whining; news media failing to hold Republicans to task; man sentenced for attack on Omar; ICE shooter in custory in Minnesota; Tafoya and January 6.

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Distillate prices are rising as escalating tensions in the Middle East and Russia inject fresh uncertainty into global energy markets. Join S&P Global Energy's Gary Clark, associate director, price reporting, alongside reporters Sophia Aung and Aruni Sunil, as they examine how geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and a tightening physical market are underpinning a bullish outlook for distillates. They also explore the impact of constrained supply, low inventories, and shifting trade flows on consumers, and assess whether relief is on the horizon. 

We review the UK's evolving position as a global centre for Islamic finance and whether market growth, regulatory clarity and innovation are keeping pace with expectations. We assess the sector's strengths, such as legal certainty and international connectivity, alongside pressures around Shariah integrity, digital transformation and domestic market uptake. With prudential reform delays and shifting consumer behaviour, the session sets the tone for the day: what credibility, competitiveness and relevance now look like.Moderator:Farmida Bi, Chair, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, Norton Rose FulbrightPanelists:Ahsan Ali, Managing Director and Head, Islamic Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Chartered SaadiqBashar Al-Natoor, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance, Fitch RatingsImam Qazi, Partner, Foot AnsteyJonathan Grosvenor, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsLawrence Oliver, Executive Director, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, DDCAP Group/ETHOS AFPShakeel Adli, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Zunikh

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Foreign Minister Wang Yi encouraged Iran and the United States on Wednesday to act rationally and exercise restraint, return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and rebuild the negotiation mechanism, saying that the continued prolongation of the US-Iran conflict is not in the common interest of the parties concerned and the international community.中国外交部长王毅星期三敦促伊朗和美国保持理性、克制，回到《伊斯兰堡谅解备忘录》的框架内，重建谈判机制。他表示，美伊冲突持续延宕不符合有关各方以及国际社会的共同利益。Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.王毅同时担任中共中央政治局委员。他在北京同伊朗外交部长赛义德·阿巴斯·阿拉格齐举行会谈时作出上述表示。Since Israel and the US launched joint strikes on Iran on Feb 28, the two foreign ministers have spoken by phone several times. Wednesday's talks marked their second in-person meeting in Beijing since then. They also met in Kyrgyzstan in July.自2月28日以色列和美国对伊朗发动联合打击以来，两国外长已多次通过电话沟通。此次会谈是双方此后第二次在北京举行面对面会晤，双方此前还于7月在吉尔吉斯斯坦举行会谈。Signed by Iran and the US on June 18 following negotiations facilitated by Pakistan, the MoU launched a 60-day window for reaching a final agreement. The window expired on Aug 17, with the two sides nowhere close to determining how to move forward.在巴基斯坦斡旋推动下，伊朗和美国于6月18日签署《谅解备忘录》，并开启为期60天的达成最终协议窗口期。然而，该期限于8月17日结束，双方仍未就下一步行动方向达成一致。Wang urged the US and Iran to conduct substantive consultations on their respective concerns on the basis of the understandings reached so far.王毅呼吁美伊双方在此前达成共识的基础上，围绕各自关切开展实质性磋商。As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China is ready to play a constructive role in resolving international disputes, he said.他说，中国作为联合国安理会常任理事国，愿为解决国际争端发挥建设性作用。Describing China and Iran as comprehensive strategic partners, he said that China stands ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran and help safeguard the country's legitimate rights and interests.王毅表示，中伊是全面战略合作伙伴，中方愿进一步加强同伊朗的对话与合作，帮助维护伊朗的合法权益。Wang expressed support for dialogue between Iran and the Gulf countries, adding that all sides should respect each other's territorial sovereignty and national security, as well as safeguard the common interests of the region in a constructive manner.王毅支持伊朗与海湾国家开展对话，并表示，各方应相互尊重领土主权和国家安全，以建设性方式维护地区共同利益。He also called on all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible, safeguard the security and smooth operation of international shipping routes and maintain the stability of international energy transportation, as well as industrial and supply chains.他还呼吁有关各方采取有效措施，尽快恢复霍尔木兹海峡开放，保障国际航运安全畅通，维护国际能源运输以及产业链、供应链稳定。China does not want tensions in the region to spill over further into Yemen and the Red Sea, Wang noted, calling on all parties to stop further complicating the situation and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiations.王毅指出，中国不希望地区紧张局势进一步外溢至也门和红海。他呼吁各方避免使局势进一步复杂化，通过对话和谈判解决问题。Wang said that the current situation once again demonstrates that the existing security architecture in the Middle East is incomplete and needs to be reformed and strengthened.王毅表示，当前局势再次表明，中东现有安全架构并不完善，需要改革和加强。During his visit to Egypt earlier this month, President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal on building a new security architecture in the Middle East via upholding a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security.本月早些时候，习近平主席访问埃及时，提出了通过坚持共同、综合、合作、可持续安全理念，构建中东新安全架构的四点主张。China welcomes the useful explorations made by regional countries in this regard, Wang said.王毅表示，中方欢迎地区国家在这一方向上开展的有益探索。Noting that China's policy toward Iran remains consistent and stable, he said China has always stood for fairness and justice at the UN Security Council and other multilateral platforms, opposed the use of force and upheld the norms governing international relations.王毅指出，中国对伊朗政策始终保持连续性和稳定性。中国始终在联合国安理会等多边平台上维护公平正义，反对诉诸武力，维护国际关系基本准则。As a responsible major country, China will continue to contribute to peace and stability, promote talks for peace and uphold fairness and justice in the Middle East, he added.他说，作为负责任的大国，中国将继续为维护和平稳定、推动和平谈判、维护中东地区公平正义发挥积极作用。Araghchi said that Iran does not want the conflict to continue and hopes to return to diplomatic channels while firmly safeguarding its rights and interests. He said that Iran believes the Islamabad MoU remains valid, adding that Iran has reached an arrangement with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and that the US should honor its commitments.阿拉格齐表示，伊朗不希望冲突继续下去，希望回到外交轨道，同时坚定维护自身权利和利益。他说，伊朗认为《伊斯兰堡谅解备忘录》仍然有效，并表示伊朗已就重新开放霍尔木兹海峡问题同阿曼达成安排，美国也应履行相关承诺。He added that Iran is ready to engage in dialogue and consultations with regional countries, establish and develop good-neighborly relations, and work for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.他表示，伊朗愿同地区国家开展对话磋商，建立和发展睦邻友好关系，为地区和平与稳定早日恢复作出努力。Araghchi welcomed and supported the four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and the four-point proposal on promoting common security in the region put forward by Xi. The Iranian foreign minister expressed Iran's readiness to strengthen cooperation with China within this framework and its expectation that China will play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.阿拉格齐欢迎并支持习近平提出的推动中东和平稳定四点主张以及促进地区共同安全四点倡议。他表示，伊朗愿在这一框架下加强同中国合作，并期待中国在推动地区和平稳定方面发挥更大作用。Experts said that the volatile situation in the Middle East has seriously affected international peace and development, and seeking a solution through diplomatic channels remains a realistic option.有关专家表示，中东局势动荡已对国际和平与发展造成严重影响，通过外交渠道寻求解决方案仍是一种现实选择。Li Zixin, an assistant research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies, said that Iran's reaffirmation of the memorandum's validity has kept a window open for future political engagement between the two sides. All parties should seize the opportunity to restart political dialogue rather than intensify military confrontation and economic coercion, Li said.中国国际问题研究院助理研究员李子欣表示，伊朗重申《谅解备忘录》的有效性，为双方未来开展政治接触保留了空间。她认为，各方应抓住机会，重新启动政治对话，而不是加剧军事对抗和经济施压。Niu Xinchun, executive director of the China-Arab Research Institute at Ningxia University, said that China has been actively promoting peace talks since the conflict began. China does not pursue geopolitical self-interest or bloc confrontation and takes into account the reasonable security concerns of all parties, he said, adding that its initiatives offer a viable path toward addressing the security dilemma in the Middle East.宁夏大学中国阿拉伯国家研究院执行院长牛新春表示，冲突发生以来，中国一直积极推动和平谈判。他表示，中国不谋求地缘政治利益，也不寻求集团对抗，而是兼顾各方合理安全关切；相关倡议为解决中东安全困境提供了一条可行路径。【词汇提炼】rational /ˈræʃənl/ adj.理性的；合理的restraint /rɪˈstreɪnt/ n.克制；约束mechanism /ˈmekənɪzəm/ n.机制；体系memorandum /ˌmeməˈrændəm/ n.备忘录；协议文件Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)谅解备忘录substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ adj.实质性的；重要的architecture /ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/ n.架构；体系multilateral /ˌmʌltiˈlætərəl/ adj.多边的

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily on Thursday Sept. 17th at 6pm GMT:   - Houthi drone debris kills Yemeni resident in Saudi Arabia's Taif - Yemen interior minister: Iran seeking to militarize Bab Al-Mandeb through the Houthis - UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes - Syria's Tartus port could offer alternative to Strait of Hormuz, Al-Sharaa says - Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end   Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

Alistair Day is General Counsel for International at AECOM, the US-headquartered construction and engineering business, leading a team of 65 lawyers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. He joined AECOM seven years ago and stepped into the international GC role three years ago, having started out covering the UK and Ireland before his remit grew to include India, Europe, and beyond. Before AECOM, Alistair trained as a litigator and made partner in private practice, before moving in-house to Bechtel.In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Alistair talks about what makes for a genuinely embedded legal function, why the litigator-to-in-house move is often underrated, and how AECOM is putting AI and legal ops to work.His three lessons: first, confidence in having a voice — the best in-house lawyers don't just advise on the legal risk, they engage with what the business is trying to achieve, and that confidence builds over time and repeated exposure to the exec table. Second, flexibility and embracing change — there's never been a more exciting time to be an in-house lawyer, but that means genuinely engaging with AI and technology rather than assuming the job stays the same. Third, have a real passion for the industry you're in — people can tell whether a lawyer actually cares about what the business does, and that interest is what earns trust and buy-in.He also shares due-diligence questions for lawyers considering a move in-house — including whether legal reviews decisions or actually approves them — and reflects on why litigators often make excellent in-house hires.This episode is brought to you in partnership with Wordsmith AI — the legal AI platform built specifically for in-house teams.Resources & Links Mentioned in This EpisodeRegister your interest in joining The Lodge In-house Legal Community: https://bit.ly/TheLodgebyHBHeriot Brown: https://heriotbrown.com/Wordsmith AI: https://www.wordsmith.ai/Legal Engineering Project Application form: https://wordsmith.fillout.com/legalengprojectListen to the PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61xrrepWuWxNsnXIaYxsj5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-i-learned-in-law/id1563397804YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HeriotBrownInHouseRecruitmentConnect with Heriot Brownhttps://heriotbrown.com/About Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Lessons I Learned in Law, leave a review, and share it with someone building their career in legal leadership. 

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily on Thursday Sept. 17th at 6am GMT: - Trump says ‘hopefully we are toward end' of Iran war - UN chief says world owes Gaza, Sudan and Lebanon victims a mea culpa  - Gaza apartment block collapse leaves 21 dead - Saudi crown prince, French president discuss regional situation - Can Lebanon's former president Michel Aoun be prosecuted over Beirut port blast? Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

Joining Gaslit Nation this week, Jack Cocchiarella—the Gen Z political commentator, host of The Jack Cocchiarella Show, and future ambassador to Italy under the most progressive White House the world has ever seen—argues that despair, not ideology, is the true driving force behind America's Gen Z vs. nihilism crisis. Andrea and Jack discuss the radicalization of young men who feel they lack a sense of belonging or purpose; the ways New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani—whom Jack interviewed early in his campaign when he had no chance of winning—embodies the ideal role model for Gen Z men today; the weird and creepy love affair between MAGA cultist Natalie Harp and convicted felon/cult leader Donald Trump; how the Democrats can start being ruthless and stop playing by the book when the book is on fire; why cryptocurrency lobbyists in Congress are the "controlled opposition"; Trump's plan to hole up in a ballroom-bunker to escape the people whose lives he's destroying; and the progressive case for supporting Ukraine against fascist Russia. To listen to the full episode, support Gaslit Nation on Patreon and Substack by joining our community of listeners. We are funded entirely by you, not Larry Ellison, which empowers us to say what needs to be said. 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Show Notes: The Jack Cocchiarella Show notes: https://jackcocchiarellashow.com/ Jack Cocchiarella on winning the "vibe war" https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/jack-cocchiarella-on-winning-the-vibe-war/ Jon Ossoff's 'travel with Natalie' shows how candidates win attention in a culture of clips https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/19/media/jon-ossoff-natalie-harp-viral-clips Trump's ballroom costs are rising. What we know about the secret underground bunker https://www.axios.com/2026/08/12/trumps-ballroom-costs-are-rising-what-we-know-about-the-secret-underground-bunker Trump wants to build an expanded bunker under the White House. A historian weighs in https://www.npr.org/2026/08/17/nx-s1-5931758/trump-wants-to-build-an-expanded-bunker-under-the-white-house-a-historian-weighs-in U.S. War in Iran Leaves Ukraine's Air Defense in Limbo https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/05/04/us-iran-war-ukraine-patriot-missiles-air-defense-purl/ The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/g-s1-137287/us-patriot-missiles-ukraine-middle-east-iran-war Mayor Mamdani's First Parents' Night Out Gives NYC Moms And Dads From Harlem To Flatbush A Night Off https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/mayor-mamdanis-first-parents-night-out-gives-nyc-moms-and-dads-from-harlem-to-flatbush-a-night-off/ Mayor Mamdani Advances New York City's First Free Child Care Program Pilot for Municipal Workers: https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mayor-mamdani-advances-new-york-city-s-first-free-child-care-pro Kyrsten Sinema Is The Latest Addition To Crypto's Sellout Dream Team. 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P.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to raise interest rates a quarter percentage point today, its first rate hike in three years. WSJ economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses what went into that decision, what it means for the Fed's relationship with President Trump and what to expect from the Fed's future meetings this year. Plus, Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed they shot down a Saudi fighter jet. We hear from the Journal's deputy Middle East bureau chief Jon Gambrell about how the Houthis recently seized Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial oil chokepoint, after sitting out months of the Iran war. And business leaders are taking sides in the debate around AI regulation—mostly in opposition to President Trump. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmHours after last week's politics was in the can, all hell broke loose in the world of A.I. development.In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss: * What's happened over the past week, and where does it leave us?* Are we anywhere close to a place where we can learn to stop worrying and love A.I.?* What can A.I. safety really look like with Donald Trump and his rich V.C. buddies in charge, and how should Democrats navigate the politics?Then, the same deliberativeness that makes Dems slow to embrace the cause of A.I. safety makes them hard pressed to think outside the box ahead of elections. Fortunately, the world Donald Trump built seems to be collapsing on him. Between leaks and adverse Supreme Court rulings, will he be able to alter the trajectory of the election before November? Is he now purely at the mercy of forces he unleashed (in the Middle East, Canada, and elsewhere)? Should Democrats fly an airplane into the border wall?Answers are available in full to paid subscribers. Only the first half's available to freeloaders and viewers on YouTube. Upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed.Further reading:* Brian goes full-Bernie on frontier A.I. research. * Matt's somewhat more restrained plan to save the world from runaway A.I.* Lina Khan's interim measures, already on the books, that could discipline A.I. companies before they build killer robots. * Brian also thinks Talaricomentum is real, and not an artifact of “shy” Ken Paxton voters.

This week I sat down with Gloria Xiong, Assistant Professor of Government at Colby College, and Jessica Chen Weiss, the David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, to discuss their new Foreign Affairs essay, "How China Found Its Most Potent Weapon: The Real History of Beijing's Rare Earth Dominance." The story everyone tells is one of foresight — a master plan hatched by Deng Xiaoping and now coming to fruition. Gloria and Jessica argue the reality was far messier: reform-era export mania, environmental catastrophe, defiant local governments, scarcity anxiety, and a lesson in chokepoint weaponization that Beijing learned from Washington. Getting the story wrong, they argue, feeds an action-reaction spiral that neither side started and neither fully controls — and with the Busan truce expiring in November, the stakes could hardly be higher.09:31 — "The Middle East has oil, China has rare earths": what Deng Xiaoping actually said, and how a quote got recruited for a story he wasn't telling12:33 — Why the master plan narrative is so irresistible across the partisan spectrum in Washington15:40 — The cheap and dirty origins: reform-era export mania, thousands of small mines, and rare earths sold "at the price of cabbage and dirt"19:06 — The West as co-author of the chokepoint: offshoring the pollution, and the stockpile that was never built21:53 — Beijing's struggle to control its own industry: quotas, "crime rings," and the partially failed 2002 consolidation25:13 — September 2010: what really happened with the "embargo" against Japan, and why Beijing may have learned about it from Japanese customs28:47 — Fans and fire hoses: how bottom-up nationalism can commit Beijing to coercive postures it didn't choose32:13 — The debate inside China after 2010: protectionists versus Hong Feng's warning against using rare earths as "political chips"35:44 — The 2015 WTO ruling: China complied — was it a rule-taker, or did it simply lack the tools to do anything else?38:06 — Learning from Washington: Huawei, the Export Control Law, the China Rare Earth Group, and what distinguishes learning from planning40:24 — The 2022–2024 ledger: what's the evidence for an action-reaction spiral beyond the timeline?44:25 — April 2025: coercion or bureaucratic pileup? Thirty licensing officials and a 74% collapse in magnet exports47:46 — October 2025: the extraterritorial rule that mirrored the Foreign Direct Product Rule, and the Busan truce52:32 — The countdown to November: hawks in both capitals, "mutually assured disruption," and Xi's coming state visit55:29 — The limits of leverage on both sides: yttrium, Japan's diversification, and China's own resource insecurity58:32 — From crime rings to two national champions: has the Wild West been tamed, and are central-local relations "fractured"?01:02:21 — Prescriptions: positive reciprocity, licensing Chinese technology, and managing interdependence rather than escaping it01:05:51 — Everyone else: Myanmar, Congo, Australia, and how Beijing thinks about third countries that don't want to choosePaying It ForwardGloria name-checked Wendy Leutert of Indiana University, who works on the reform and global expansion of China's state-owned enterprises and, with Isaac Kardon, on Chinese investment in global ports; Ning Leng of Georgetown University, author of the award-winning Politicizing Business: How Firms Are Made to Serve the Party State in China; and Ketian Zhang, who has written extensively on Chinese coercion and maritime disputes.Jessica first acknowledged the scholars whose research the essay drew on but couldn't cite in Foreign Affairs: Cory Combs of Trivium China, Arthur Kroeber, Henry Farrell, Duleep Singh, and Julie Klinger. She also flagged Jack Zhang, who runs the Trade War Lab at the University of Kansas, and Kyle Jaros and Sara Newland, who are writing a book on subnational economic statecraft — work that has shaped her thinking on disaggregating what the United States wants, not just what China wants.RecommendationsGloria: Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer — a book she first read in a college writing seminar and returned to as she heads back into the classroom.Jessica: The Scientist and the Spy by Mara Hvistendahl, which she uses to close her SAIS seminar on Chinese foreign policy as a reminder about proportionality; and Ann Patchett's new novel Whistler.Kaiser: Wallace Stegner's Angle of Repose, the 1972 Pulitzer winner — a novel about mining camps in the American West and one of the most fully realized characters in American fiction.Also mentioned: Jessica's recent interview with Daniel Kurtz-Phelan on The Foreign Affairs Interview podcast, and her interview in The Monitor, the newsletter of the Carter Center's U.S.-China Perception Monitor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manhattan! Kathy Hochul's green energy policies and plans have raised New Yorkers' electric bills significantly! Republicans aren't great at hearings, but Dems are, and it could hurt the midterms. Kash Patel and Cory Booker clashed over crime numbers during a judiciary committee hearing. Nick Reiner, who murdered his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, may remain in prison forever for what he did, but the death penalty is most likely off the table for Nick.  Ever wonder why CNN has such low ratings? It could be due to how some of its hosts act, like Jake Tapper going fly fishing with Gavin Newsom. President Trump likes to put his name on a lot of things. Presidents over the years have a history of cursing, and Mark explains which presidents did it more or less. 60 Minutes went back to its old formula this past weekend, and it looks good! The Emmy ratings from the weekend are in, and Mark breaks them down. Mark interviews Breitbart Business News editor John Carney. John explains how a Fed rate hike helps with inflation in the USA. The Fed is widely expected to raise rates at today's meeting. What's next for oil prices as Brent Crude is over $100 a barrel?  More drama for Ed Sheeran after the promoter allegedly decided to boot Macklemore off the show for Macklemore's antisemitic comments, and now some of Macklemore's closest friends are backing off too. Closing the beaches and some other places during the pandemic may not have been the best idea by some politicians. Has Mitt Romney paid his taxes?  Mark interviews author Ann Coulter. Ann believes that President Trump should focus on political issues like the war in Iran and affordability rather than putting his name on things to help the GOP. Mark and Ann dive into how the EU runs differently politically. Ann isn't a big fan of FLOCK cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manhattan!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark explains Iran's strategy of holding the USA hostage with high oil prices due to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East until the midterms are over. Mayor Mamdani has announced a new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan for street safety in New York. Former President Obama may be responsible for shifting liberals' fear of AI. The Carnegie Deli had a huge opening-day success yesterday in Midtown Manhattan! Kathy Hochul's green energy policies and plans have raised New Yorkers' electric bills significantly! Republicans aren't great at hearings, but Dems are, and it could hurt the midterms. Kash Patel and Cory Booker clashed over crime numbers during a judiciary committee hearing. Nick Reiner, who murdered his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner, may remain in prison forever for what he did, but the death penalty is most likely off the table for Nick.    Mark takes your calls!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“You know, the Dr. Pepper jingle, a year ago, there was that jingle. So I'm not going to make any claims that the jingle itself isn't great. It's a great jingle. And I do think if you analyze it, there are a lot of ways you can dissect it to actually properly represent Dr. Pepper. But I do think that the main reason it became so viral and people are still linking it to Dr. Pepper is the roll-out strategy, even though it wasn't intentional. I believe she was an influencer or an Insta or a content creator on social media who recorded a song on her phone. And there was this whole thing. It went viral and they published it in the Super Bowl or whatever it is. But I really think it's the roll-out that made it so big.” – Sami El-QuqaThis week's guest is the founder and CEO of MusicGrid, a leading sonic branding agency serving brands across the GCC and wider MENA region. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, he blends creative expertise with strategic business insight to help organizations translate their brand identity into sound. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Contemporary Music Composition and Production, he also holds a Master's degree in International Business Management, specializing in music licensing and intellectual property in the digital age.He's worked with over three hundred brands across government, financial, and commercial sectors, leading projects that position sound as a core driver of brand recognition and emotional connection, and he's contributed to copyright legislation in Kuwait while regularly participating in regional industry events as a speaker and advisor, shaping the future of sonic branding in the Middle East.His name is Sami El-Quqa, and in this discussion, we'll be discussing why sound is a brand's most unavoidable tool. He'll reveal how to cut through marketing noise, the psychology behind sounds we can't forget, and the secrets to blending cultural heritage with modern tech. Whether you're a CEO or a creator, you'll learn how to stop being just ‘seen' and finally start being heard.And if you like what you hear and you want to support this podcast, there are a bunch of ways to do that at audiobrandingpodcast.com, including subscribing to the YouTube channel, the newsletter, writing a review, or buying me a coffee. Because this takes a lot of coffee. Thanks so much.(00:00) – Sami's Early Memories of SoundAs our conversation starts, Sami shares an early memory of sound that helped spark his musical career. “There's a TV channel that, during Ramadan, would play this jingle,” he recalls. “It was called the NBC Ramadan jingle. And I'd say that's my earliest memory… of music that not just moved me, but music that I could attach to a specific calendar day on the year.” He tells us about his studies at Berklee and how he made the jump to music licensing, and how his father's advice helped convince him to focus on sonic branding in the Middle East. “He said, ‘You know what, this is a market that doesn't really have that. If you stay in the UK or if you go back to the US, it's a saturated market. You may not be really filling a gap there,'” Sami recalls his father telling him. “There's a need for culturally relevant Middle Eastern music or Saudi or Kuwaiti music, but there was nowhere to really find that.”(11:28) – The Secret to Creating Sonic IdentitiesSami tells us more about culturally authentic sonic branding in the MENA region vs the West, and his perspective as someone who's been on both sides. “Even Hollywood movies,” he says, “sometimes for us here in this region, when we watch a clip of a Hollywood movie and they're in the Sahara Desert, the music is often off. We call it Orientalist or Aladdinesque.” We talk about his early career in sound and how hiring an orchestra helped give a sonic brand launch an extra boost. “For the launch,” he explains, “they wanted something grand and prestigious. So we worked with an orchestra in Europe to record and film a launch film and a performance of that sonic identity…. people not only became more aware of the brand Trolley, but they are able to remember it more because of the launch film.”(20:16) – Blending Heritage with ModernityThe first half of our conversation comes to a close as Sami tells us more about the branding process and how it can change depending on the industry. “When we work in finance,” he says, “a lot of brands are looking to be digital first. That's a big initiative when it comes to finance, because their most important touchpoint is their phone app.” We discuss how each campaign's approach can depend on its region, and how the younger generation is increasingly blurring those geographical lines. “There's a large cultural influence everywhere from North America, from England,” he explains, “so often [being] modern means being attractive to the younger generation who doesn't only speak Arabic, but their second language is English, and they're also influenced by Western culture.”Episode SummarySami shares his early memories of impactful music and jingles.The process of developing sonic identities through client workshops.Sami discusses how to merge cultural heritage with modern soundscapes.Tune in for next week's episode as we discuss how Sami fused traditional and high-tech sound for the Kuwaiti Stock Exchange's sonic logos, his approach to implementing an effective branding strategy, and the dramatic changes he's seen in the audio industry just within the past seven years.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Many organizations have sustainability goals, but turning them into project decisions is where the work gets harder. How can project professionals build sustainability into requirements and design before options narrow? How should they weigh cost, schedule, quality and long-term value when priorities compete? And what changes when stakeholder trust or new information requires a different path? We discuss this with Preston Welker, PMP, global climate program and operations lead at The Nature Conservancy, and Ayman Zaki, CSPP, PMP, PMO project manager at EllisDon. What You'll Learn:How to turn sustainability goals into project decisions early, from requirements and design through executionWhy stakeholder trust, community engagement and clear expectations can shape long-term project valueHow to navigate trade-offs between cost, schedule, quality and sustainable outcomesWhy clarifying sponsor priorities upfront helps teams make better decisions when pressures competeHow project management skills and an adaptive mindset help teams turn sustainability expertise into better outcomesPreston Welker, Global Climate Program and Operations Lead at The Nature Conservancy Preston Welker, PMP, is Global Climate Program and Operations Lead at The Nature Conservancy, where he helps teams deliver projects that advance global conservation and climate strategies. With more than 10 years of experience in project management, operations, portfolio systems, and stakeholder engagement, Preston has supported nature-based carbon projects across five continents, designed systems to track progress and impact, and trained teams in Lean, Agile, and facilitation methods. His experience also includes work connected to a $100 million Bezos Earth Fund grant, the development of Naturebase.org, and graduate research on stakeholder engagement for green infrastructure and climate resilience projects. Ayman Zaki, PMO Project Manager at EllisDon Ayman Zaki is a Certified Sustainable Project Professional and PMO Project Manager at EllisDon, with more than 20 years of experience delivering complex construction and development projects across the Middle East. His work spans hospitality, mixed-use, residential, commercial, aviation, and government projects, with expertise in PMO leadership, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, FIDIC contract administration, project controls, and value engineering. Across his career, he has contributed to projects exceeding AED 6 billion in cumulative value, including Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Gran Meliá Hotel, Tadawul Tower at KAFD, Deira Waterfront Development, Al Dhafra Hotel & Resort, and Sports Hotel on Hudayriyat Island. Episode Resources:Ayman Zaki on LinkedInPreston Welker on LinkedInMelissa Khan-Blackmore on LinkedInProject Management Institute WebsiteProject Management Institute LinkedIn