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In part 2 of his conversation, host Shai Davidai sits down with Egyptian activist and scholar Dalia Ziada for an to discuss her personal journey, the complexities of Middle Eastern politics, and the aftermath of October 7th. Dalia shares her experiences facing backlash in Egypt for condemning Hamas and supporting peace with Israel, including threats to her safety and her dramatic escape from her home country. The discussion covers the role of the Muslim Brotherhood, the challenges of combating misinformation, and Dalia's ongoing advocacy for peace and education in the US. Through her story, Dalia highlights the importance of resilience, standing up for truth, and empowering the next generation—especially young women—to be courageous and hopeful in the face of adversity. This season is dedicated to Shai's grandmother, Leah Davidai, who passed away earlier this year. Sponsored in part by Iron Dome Coffee, visit www.irondomecoffee.com and use the code HERE I AM for an exclusive discount just for our listeners. Guest: Dalia Ziada Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! COMING SOON BUY MERCH! SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results

What defines Iranian identity, both within Iran and across its global diaspora? In this thought-provoking conversation with historian Keanu Heydari, we peel back layers of complexity surrounding one of the world's most politically fragmented diasporic communities.Heydari, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan specializing in Iranian student activism in post-war France, offers a refreshingly nuanced perspective that avoids both regime apologetics and demonization. The Iranian diaspora, he explains, represents a fascinating anomaly – unlike other immigrant communities that typically organize around cultural markers, Iranians abroad primarily define themselves through political discourse coalitions. From hardline supporters of the Islamic Republic to advocates of monarchy restoration, these political positions often prevent meaningful dialogue between community members.We trace the historical trajectory of modern Iran through pivotal moments like the 1953 CIA-orchestrated coup against Mohammad Mossadegh and the 1979 Islamic Revolution, exploring how these events triggered waves of migration and shaped distinct political consciousnesses. Particularly fascinating is Heydari's analysis of how Iranian nationalism occupies a liminal space between European nationalism and anti-colonial struggles, making it simultaneously attractive and repellent to Western leftists.The conversation ventures into provocative territory when discussing Michel Foucault's misunderstood writings on the Iranian Revolution. Rather than dismissing Foucault as naively romanticizing a repressive regime, Heydari connects Foucault's interest in "Islamic political spirituality" to his broader intellectual project concerning self-transformation and political practice.Whether you're interested in diaspora politics, Middle Eastern history, or the complex interplay between religion and leftist thought, this conversation challenges simplistic narratives and offers fresh perspectives on Iran's place in global politics. Share your thoughts about this episode and let us know which aspects of Iranian diaspora identity you'd like us to explore further.Here are the two articles discussed: Threads of Belonging, Echoes of ExileIran, Israel, & the Logic of EscalationSend us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

Rick Allen was raised in an Irish-Catholic family, but he made his profession of faith some time after graduating college. From there, his journey of faith and his career path progressed side-by-side. Over time, Rick went from volunteering at church to pastoring a church plant, and from software salesman to CEO of a development company. Then with his ministry experience and leadership skills, Rick transitioned to become president and CEO of MedSend, an organization that has mobilized over 750 Christ-following, disciple-making healthcare professionals into 103 nations.   MedSend doesn't just send doctors overseas, it helps train native physicians to care and witness within their own communities. Under Rick's leadership, MedSend's National Scholars Pathway is equipping African, Asian, and Middle Eastern doctors with advanced medical and biblical training so that they can heal physically and introduce people to Jesus right where they live. Rick is passionate about seeing nations transformed with the love of God through well-equipped, Christ-following medical professionals. Millions of lives have already been touched, and MedSend has a vision to reach millions more with fully equipped Christ-centered hospital systems and networks. If you want to learn how faith, medicine, and missions can fuse in sustainable ways, this episode is for you.   Major Topics Include: Learning to trust God when you can't see what's ahead The desperate need for well-trained health care professionals globally Raising up medical professionals to minister to their own people ROI of investing in a national missionary physician Training medical professionals to share the gospel and disciple others Extending impact through partnership Helping medical missionaries care for themselves through the longevity program MedSend's long-term goal to transform nations through hospital systems and networks QUOTES TO REMEMBER “And I knew immediately that I wasn't trusting God.” “What does it look like for a Christ-following man to trust and surrender?” “I got to see God at work across the table and across the world, and it transformed my understanding of who God is.” “If you approach God with an open mind and and open heart and say, ‘if you're real, show me,' God will show up every time.” “These individuals are taking the love of Christ and a vision for compassionate care into their own healthcare systems and transforming them in the love of Christ.” “We anticipate that an individual physician will touch about 100,000 lives during their career. So we're training up people that will bless and share the knowledge of Christ with 100,000 people in a lifetime. That level of investment pays off over decades.”  “This is not about building healthcare capacity. This is about building Christ-followers who see healthcare as a means to share the love of Jesus Christ.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW MedSend Institute of Global Healthcare Missions Christian Medical & Dental Associations Samaritan's Purse ROI Ministry (see our interview with founder, Tim Barker) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

In this episode, Chad sits down with political commentator Gregory Lyakhov to break down one of the most surprising and intense conflicts inside the Republican Party today, the growing divide over Israel. Once a unified issue on the right, Israel has now become a flashpoint between traditional pro-Israel conservatives and a rising faction of Republicans who question foreign aid, military commitments, and America's role in Middle Eastern politics. Gregory brings his insight from years of covering U.S. politics and the Israel relationship for major outlets, offering a clear look at how this rift started, who is driving it, and what it reveals about the future direction of the GOP. From foreign policy to the 2026 elections, we dig into the forces reshaping the conservative movement and what this internal conflict means for America moving forward.Visit our merhcndise store

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days Mr. Beast has been at the center of several major headlines and business moves that could be pivotal for his career and public image. According to Business Insider Mr. Beast recently revealed in a deposition that he maintains a significant ownership stake in his five billion dollar company Beast Industries. This came to light as part of an ongoing legal case but the bigger story is the aggressive expansion of Beast Industries itself. The company has reportedly been on a major hiring spree adding four new executives tasked with boosting both content creation and brand deal strategies. This signals an intent to scale in ways we have not seen before with Mr. Beast obviously staying heavily involved in the direction and vision of his conglomerate.On the business front Arise News reports that Mr. Beast had a high-profile international appearance launching Beast Land in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This attraction anchors Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar push to attract global entertainment eyes and positions Mr. Beast as not just a content creator but a central figure in shaping worldwide entertainment experiences. The launch was not only covered extensively by Middle Eastern outlets but seen as yet another sign of his sway with young audiences and his ability to partner on cross-continental ventures.While it's been a busy week for Beast Industries operationally there has also been social media buzz after Mr. Beast took to Twitter to tease a new mega-giveaway planned for later this month. While concrete details have not been confirmed fans are already circulating speculation about the scope and format based on his recent high-budget stunts. There's also chatter about potential collaborations—nothing confirmed yet—but several TikTok influencers and mainstream media observers are pointing to Mr. Beast's increased networking at global events as a sign that something even bigger could be on the horizon.It's also worth noting that the recent news cycle is focusing less on typical YouTube uploads and more on the strategic evolution of Beast Industries Mr. Beast's changing role from solo creator to entertainment mogul and his increasingly global footprint. If the current hiring blitz and business partnerships are any indication we may be seeing the early stages of a long-term shift in how Mr. Beast is perceived both inside and outside the platform that made him famous.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Mr. Beast podcast. To stay up to date on every twist and turn in the life of the world's most-watched creator be sure to subscribe. And if you want more quick-hit biographies on icons like Mr. Beast just search the term Biography Flash.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Written by Hannah KhalilIn 2040, a Middle Eastern nation is struggling to survive rising temperatures and rolling power cuts. Architect Noura Halim has devoted her life to designing a new kind of city, one that could protect people from the worsening climate and keep her country alive. But as construction begins, the project drains the nation's fragile resources, workers are pushed to breaking point, and her teenage daughter Amal begins to question everything her mother believes in.As tensions rise at home and across the country, Noura must confront the cost of her own ambition and the possibility that her dream of salvation could destroy the very place she's trying to save.Tipping Point was developed through OKRE Experimental Stories supported by Wellcome in consultation with Dr Robert Hughes of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Dr Candice Howarth of the London School of Economics.Cast:Noura . . . . . Nadia Albina Amal . . . . . Eleanor Nawal Steve . . . . . Clive Hayward Mr Felix . . . . . Angus Wright Jamila . . . . . Tanvi Virmani TV Presenter . . . . . Jasmine Hyde Noura's Assistant . . . . . Sasha McCabeProduction co-ordinators: Sara Benaim and Emma Donald Sound design: Sharon Hughes Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

When the headlines clash, most people feel lost. But what if the story of the Middle East actually makes more sense when you view it through the combined lens of history, archaeology, and Scripture?In this conversation with Israeli tour guide and Bible-history expert Guy Leibovitz, we explore how the modern State of Israel, current Middle Eastern tensions, and the ancient world of the Old and New Testament intersect in ways many people never hear about. From the land's strategic geography to cultural realities on the ground, this episode digs into how history shapes the present—and how biblical narratives still echo through today's events.You'll hear insights rooted in archaeology, firsthand regional experience, and the historical patterns woven throughout the Bible. Whether you're studying biblical prophecy, following current events, or simply trying to understand Israel's role in the world, this discussion will expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of both the text and the times.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ghost delivers a razor-sharp breakdown of the latest geopolitical chaos, starting with the explosive Axios controversy over a supposed 20-year U.S.–Israel defense deal. He dissects the on-air clash between Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer, revealing the deeper power struggle inside Israel, how leaks are weaponized, and why Netanyahu publicly disowned the story. Ghost walks listeners through the shifting debate over Israeli sovereignty, military aid, and the internal fight between those seeking U.S. decoupling and those desperate to maintain the status quo. From intelligence manipulation to media psyops, Ghost unpacks how Epstein email leaks, Middle Eastern alliances, and online narratives are being used to shape public perception. As the episode unfolds, he pivots to the monumental stakes surrounding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming meeting with President Trump, explaining why it may be the most important diplomatic event of 2025, with massive economic, military, and nuclear implications.

Send us a textThis week on the podcast Azam stops by the discuss her new music, Synesthesia, immigrating tot he US, living through war, menopause, and more. *****It is a song of destruction, of fire consuming everything in its path, yet within that annihilation lies the threshold of renewal, and the promise of something new,” explains internationally beloved singer/songwriter/producer AZAM ALI about her new single “To Pieces,” which is released today, September 4, 2025 via COP International. Taken from her upcoming album Synesthesia which will be released on November 14, 2025, “To Pieces” is a gorgeously aural landscape of echoing strings, cinematic keyboard washes, and tribal percussions, with Azam's ethereal vocals floating above it all like a luminescent spectre.   Deeply layered both musically and lyrically, her sixth solo album Synesthesia is an escape from this tumultuous world, but not without the impact of the cultural and political upheaval. Named after the sensory phenomenon that allows individuals to experience the senses in a different way such as tasting colors or feeling sounds, “synesthesia” is a concept that runs throughout the album. The title track's accelerating beat contrasts with Azam's wispy vocals, generating a neural response that is comforting yet daunting. “This song is very special for me because I tried to capture what the sense of synesthesia that I experience is, the way my senses sometimes overlap, blending sound, color, and texture into a single, immersive perception.” The gauzy and delicate “Autumn of Goodbye” offers a softer and radiant ambiance with Azam holding onto the final moments before letting go (Walk with me / Under the sky / And offer me / The stars / On the way down). Synesthesia also offers two eye-opening covers: Tim Buckley's “Song to the Siren” and Natalie Merchant's “This House Is On Fire.” The former is a moody take on the original, highlighting Azam's octave jumping vocal prowess, while the latter transforms Merchant's languid calypso beat into a propulsive song with Middle Eastern flourishes.  “My music is an invitation to step beyond the confines of time, place, and the fragile vessel of flesh into a universe without borders,” Azam explains. “I want the listener to feel carried into the vastness of the ethereal, where freedom breathes, and every note reveals our part in a greater design. In this realm, we are no longer solitary beings, but shining stars drawn together into galaxies, each tone a reminder that we are participants in a cosmic symphony far larger than ourselves.”  ******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

Chama Mechtaly is a Moroccan-American artist, activist, and policy advisor whose work sits at the intersection of cultural preservation, deradicalisation, and Middle Eastern diplomacy. Born in Casablanca in 1992 to a Muslim mother and a Jewish father of Amazigh heritage, she draws on her complex identity to promote dialogue and coexistence between Muslim and Jewish communities throughout North Africa and the Gulf. She recently organised the first-ever Abraham Accords Deradicalisation Summit, where she contributed to shaping cultural frameworks for regional integration in the wake of normalisation agreements. In today's conversation, we discuss her recent Quillette essay examining Qatar's ideological reach into Western institutions, the suppression of critical voices, and the broader ambitions of Islamist movements on the global stage. Drawing from her lived experience across Morocco, the Gulf, and the United States, Chama reflects on how Islamist actors have appropriated the language of democracy to undermine liberal values from within. What emerges is a sobering analysis of the soft power networks quietly reshaping our political and cultural institutions—and the steep cost of looking the other way. We also explore how culture is weaponised, how the West has failed to confront these forces, and what a path toward genuine peace and pluralism in the Middle East might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Michael Morris from the Media Research Center to discuss the recent electoral outcomes in Virginia and New Jersey. We analyze the surprising results, the underreported scandals surrounding key candidates, and the implications of media bias on public perception. We also visit with Asher Fredman, a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the complex geopolitical landscape following the Gaza war. We delve into Turkey's potential role in peacekeeping efforts, the implications of Hamas's continued power, and the challenges of disarming militant groups in the region. Asher shares insights on the motivations behind Turkey's involvement, the risks associated with their support for Hamas, and the broader impact on Middle Eastern politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the 489th episode of Piecing It Together, we continue our FilmQuest Film Festival 2025 coverage as Hana Kazim joins me to talk about Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma. We also talk about Hana's own short film Yathoom making this a double dose episode. Puzzle pieces for Hacked include Hackers, The Beekeeper and John Wick.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Hacked: A Double Entrende of Rage Fueled Karma and Yathoom and all of the movies we discuss!Check out FilmQuest at https://www.filmquestfest.comAnd also check out FilmQuest on Instagram @filmquestHacked: A Double Entendre Of Rage Fueled KarmaWritten by Shane BradyDirected by Shane BradyStarring Chandler Riggs, Richard Riehle Katelyn NaconYathoomWritten by Hana KazimDirected by Hana KazimStarring Khawla Abdusalam, Hiba Judeh, Abdulrahman Al MadaniHana Kazim is a filmmaker and the director of Yathoom, as well as the creator of Wiswas, a Middle Eastern horror film development company.Check out his website at https://wiswas.com/And also check out Hana on Instagram @hanakazimMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Back Into The Dark" from my album Head Like Fire. The music video for "Back Into The Dark" from visual artist Bea Landers was an Official Selection of the 2017 FilmQuest Film Festival.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork...

The Evolution and Future of Sound Healing: A Panel Discussion With guests Lana Ryder, Rian McGonigal, Rich Goodhart. Hosted by Natalie Brown. Lana Ryder has been sharing the healing power of sound, voice, and music for fifty years, beginning with her use of voice as a healing instrument in music ministry. After 25 years in the allopathic medical field, she transitioned full-time into holistic practice in 1995. Known widely as a sound therapy educator, mentor—affectionately called “Sound Mama”—and practitioner, Lana continues her studies with globally renowned masters of sound. She has developed innovative approaches to working with sound in energy healing and bodywork, including ReikiSound, ReikiVoice, Sonic Massage, and Soundwise Voice, as well as foundational training programs, manuals, and curriculum. She is the founding director and senior instructor of Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. https://soundwisehealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soundwise_woman https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057499117700 Rian McGonigal is a pioneer in Acoustic Sound Therapy and healing, active since the late 1980s. Twice a cancer survivor, he developed and directed therapeutic sound programs at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, the Simonton Cancer & Counseling Center, and the Philosophical Research Society. His work has been featured nationally on FOX News and internationally on CNN. A lifelong musician, Rian trained in classical guitar in Europe and later explored rock, drumming, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, and the Aboriginal didgeridoo. He has created innovative sound therapy programs for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and youth programs, integrating a wide range of instruments and therapeutic techniques. Rian has trained thousands of practitioners and advised holistic medical professionals on incorporating sound therapy into their practices, blending ancient traditions with modern healing approaches. https://www.mariamcgonigal.com/sound-color-certification Rich Goodhart is an internationally recognized world music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Master Shamanic Sound Healing practitioner. He has composed and produced eight albums of progressive world music, including Forest River Pathway and the acclaimed Never Give a Sword to a Man Who Can't Dance, and is the author of two books, including The Sound Inside The Sound. Over the past 35 years, Rich has performed and collaborated with renowned musicians, writers, and dancers, including Allen Ginsberg, Jon Anderson, Deepak Chopra, Krishna Das, and Bill T. Jones. He plays a wide array of instruments—from African and Middle Eastern hand drums to Native American flute, Himalayan bowls, gongs, and voice—and blends shamanic sound healing, meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi in his work. Rich has also taught extensively at the Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, and other venues, leading immersive workshops in shamanic sound, transformational sound practices, and energy work. His work bridges tradition and innovation, offering transformative experiences through sound. http://www.richgoodhart.com https://richgoodhart.bandcamp.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA

MishiPay has scaled from processing $10 million to over $250 million in annual transactions by abandoning product purity for market pragmatism. What started as a mobile-first scan-and-go solution evolved into a comprehensive checkout platform spanning self-checkout kiosks, RFID systems, mobile POS, and traditional cash registers—now deployed across 2,000+ stores in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Mustafa Khanwala, CEO and Founder of MishiPay, to dissect why the "inferior" product often wins in retail tech, how trust-building mechanics differ fundamentally across geographies, and what it actually takes to maintain startup agility at enterprise scale. Topics Discussed: The seven-year journey from consumer mobile app to B2B checkout infrastructure Why MishiPay nearly failed by over-indexing on superior UX instead of adoption curves The 2022 pivot that unlocked triple-digit revenue growth with flat headcount How checkout solution requirements vary by customer visit frequency (weekly grocery vs. annual travel retail) Trust-building in enterprise sales: face-to-face requirements in Middle Eastern markets vs. video-first Western sales cycles Delivering two-week go-live timelines and 10-minute UI changes while maintaining 99.9999% uptime AI integration strategy: internal efficiency first, then customer-facing analytics and autonomous POS management GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Adoption friction kills better products: Mustafa spent years refusing to build self-checkout because scan-and-go was objectively superior UX. The company nearly died defending this position. "Should we have started on some of our other products in 2019 instead of 2022? Probably." The lesson isn't about building inferior products—it's about understanding that customers evaluate "better" through implementation risk, training overhead, and behavior change required. B2B founders must map the gap between current state and ideal state, then build the bridge products that de-risk each transition step, even if those bridges feel like compromises. Customer frequency determines viable solution complexity: Scan-and-go requires significant user education investment that only generates ROI with weekly-plus usage. In travel retail where 70-80% of customers visit 1-2x annually, that education cost never pays back. MishiPay now matches solution types to visit patterns: scan-and-go for high-frequency grocery, staff-assisted mobile POS for low-frequency travel retail, RFID self-checkout for mid-frequency fashion. B2B founders should calculate the learning curve payback period against actual usage frequency—if users won't encounter your product enough times to justify the learning investment, you need a different entry point regardless of how good the end-state experience is. Enterprise stability with startup agility is a wedge, not a platitude: Every vendor claims this. MishiPay operationalizes it through specific SLAs: two-week store go-lives, 10-minute button changes, two-day promotion additions, two-week payment method integration—all while maintaining 99.9999% uptime that enterprise POS demands. This isn't about "moving fast," it's about architecture decisions that enable rapid customization without stability trade-offs (mobile-first, cloud-native, API-driven). B2B founders should define their agility claims in measurable timelines and uptime guarantees, not adjectives. If you can't operationalize "flexibility" into specific hours or days for changes, it's not a differentiator. Geographic trust-building fundamentally differs in mechanism, not degree: Western enterprise sales: product merit → pilot → relationship building → expansion. Middle Eastern enterprise sales: relationship building → pilot opportunity → product merit demonstration → deal. The difference isn't relationship importance (both require it), but sequencing. Mustafa noted Middle Eastern business culture evolved from pearl diving where "their whole job was to be able to look at someone in the eyes and decide if that person was going to scam them." Face-to-face happens pre-deal in Middle East, post-deal in the West. B2B founders expanding globally must rebuild their sales motion sequencing by geography, not just translate materials or add local reps. Staff productivity scales by solving the manager's problem, not the user's pain: MishiPay's roadmap progression reveals a pattern: first solve for store staff (checkout experience), then assistant managers (store operations), then store managers (performance analytics), then HQ (multi-store optimization). Each layer up requires data aggregation from the layer below. The AI analytics launch targets store-level decisions (pricing, promotions, inventory) using transaction data from POS—this expands buyer persona from IT/Operations to Finance/Merchandising. B2B founders should map their product expansion as a vertical climb through the org chart, where each new buyer persona requires accumulated data from the previous user tier.   // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role.  Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM  

The evil eye lives in your group chat. Did I stutter? Ever notice the SECOND you share good news - your life collapses faster than a Nature Valley bar? Same.One minute I'm being loved correctly, soft life era unlocked… Next minute? Like not even 24 hours later - I break my foot, bleed from my privates, and end up crawling around my house like a feral naked raccoon throwing up on my hardwood floors with my milk bags hanging low, while I genuinely wonder how I got here.The evil eye is REAL. But it doesn't come from your enemies… it comes from your friends - the ones cheering the loudest… right until you start winning. Most of them don't even realise they're subconsciously sending you bad energy… just because your happiness reminds them of the places they're not.Protect your wins. Protect your joy. And get ready to laugh your toes off with today's episode. Hit play — and if this episode calls someone out, send it to them. Thank me later ;)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerhouse Veterans Day episode, Ghost dives deep into the latest global shakeups, starting with Trump's bold warning to Nigeria over Christian persecution and the ripple effects across Africa. He breaks down the U.S. push into Central Asia's mineral markets, exposing the neocon agendas and globalist resistance to Trump's resource diplomacy. From Steve Bannon and Eric Prince's takes on manufacturing and Middle Eastern geopolitics to Israel's growing instability and internal dissent, Ghost connects the dots on how global power structures are crumbling. He also unpacks breaking news of a Turkish military plane crash, Saudi Arabia's diplomatic maneuvering ahead of Trump's meeting with MBS, and Viktor Orbán's efforts to mediate a Trump–Putin peace summit. Thought-provoking, fiery, and meticulously sourced, this episode maps the frontlines of the multipolar world forming right before our eyes.

Inaccurate labels don't taste so good anymore, it's time to start rewriting the language of food.  In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp chats with Egyptian food writer and culinary consultant Soha Darwish, whose cooking blends the rich influences of her Egyptian and Syrian heritage. From growing up in cosmopolitan Alexandria to discovering her culinary voice in London and Abu Dhabi, Soha shares how she swapped a career in mechanical engineering for a life in food. She talks about simplifying traditional recipes, hosting with heart, and why she's challenging the label “Middle Eastern cuisine.” Expect stories of family kitchens, cultural identity, and the art of real, home-style cooking, plus a few laughs about the chaos of dinner parties and finding her self confidence. Follow Soha's journey on Instagram @sohadarwish_food and join AJ Sharp as she celebrates the rebels reshaping how we eat, cook, and connect.

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Khalil Diab and Dr. Hamad Ali sit down with Dr. Firas Mahdi, Partner at LEK Consulting in Singapore, to explore the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in healthcare across Asia and the Middle East. From his beginnings in clinical medicine at AUBMC to leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Medtronic, and now LEK, Dr. Mahdi shares a remarkable global journey spanning Lebanon, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia. We discuss: How Singapore's hybrid public–private healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in value-based care and operational excellence The evolving role of MedTech and AI in shaping the future of healthcare Building purpose-driven careers and navigating non-clinical paths in medicine A rich conversation about healthcare transformation, professional reinvention, and the future of global health strategy — where East truly meets Middle East.  

Episode 192 begins with light-hearted banter about Wendy's new Frosty flavors and quickly transitions to nostalgic and detailed discussions of pop culture topics, especially the TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. The hosts analyze character relationships and casting changes, drawing connections to other shows like Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, highlighting actor crossovers. They also dive into current TV series recommendations such as Animal Kingdom and The Waterfront, discussing the appeal of gritty, morally ambiguous characters.The episode then shifts to the final segment featuring a bracket competition for the best road trip snacks, debating between Doritos, Coke, chicken sandwiches, and M&M's. This leads to a humorous debate on snack etiquette, hidden food in the household, and quirky snack preferences.Brady leads the main segment that explores American customs that might be considered rude or unusual in other countries, including cultural differences in cab etiquette, gestures like the thumbs-up, punctuality, hand usage, eating habits, gift-opening, and sauna etiquette. The hosts share personal anecdotes and cultural observations, touching on topics such as how Americans' casual habits contrast with stricter traditions elsewhere, and the complexities of social cues like hugging and personal space. They discuss the impact of cultural differences on everyday behaviors like eating while walking, using the left hand, and public appearance.The episode concludes with Aric leading a music trivia game where the hosts guess band names from synonym clues, adding an engaging and playful note to the lengthy discussion. Throughout, the conversation is marked by humor, camaraderie, and a willingness to explore diverse topics with both depth and levity.Highlights[02:47]

Palace Intrigue delivers explosive royal warfare as Meghan Markle deliberately sabotages Prince William's Rio Earthshot triumph by announcing her return to acting in Amazon MGM comedy Close Personal Friends. The Duchess appears as herself alongside Brie Larson and Lily Collins, with sources declaring "this is a massive moment for Meghan"—timed precisely to steal headlines from William's globally-televised ceremony with Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes. Alexander Larman exposes the calculated attack: "Although Harry claims Buckingham Palace was informed of his movements, it feels like a deliberate attempt to draw attention in his own direction." The Sussex moves continue undermining William's "tightly choreographed" reset after Andrew's disgrace.Meanwhile, explosive revelations expose Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being offered a lavish 6-bedroom Abu Dhabi waterfront palace by UAE president—his longtime Gordonstoun school friend. The Sea Palace compound villa includes home cinema, indoor pool, gym, and gold-detailed fixtures, offering the disgraced royal a golden Middle Eastern exile. Plus, Kate takes leading Armistice Day role, while Max Hastings demands royal reform declaring Andrew the "rottenest apple."Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Food Friday to finish the week! Reina from Shish Kebab brings in some of the best Middle Eastern food in the city and talks with Chris and Shaun McClusky. Author Rachel Ehrenfeld is on in the first hour talking about the new socialist mayor of NY and the forces behind his rise. Real lesson from the shutdown and last Tuesday's elections analysis also. Only on the Live the Dream Media network!

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down what fueled Democrats' big election wins, the White House response to those losses, and why the GOP is now divided over whether to end the Senate filibuster. We'll also cover a plane crash in Kentucky, Europe's migrant gang crisis, China's backtracking on trade promises, and good news from the world of medicine. Election Aftermath and the GOP Divide: Republicans are blaming blue states for this week's Democratic sweep, but Vice President JD Vance says the problem is deeper — working-class voters are frustrated with slow economic progress. Bryan agrees, warning that without action on wages, housing, and immigration, low-propensity MAGA voters will stay home in 2026. White House Strategy and Filibuster Fight: Trump is pushing GOP senators to scrap the filibuster so his economic agenda can pass with a simple majority. Some Republicans refuse, but others warn that Democrats will eventually do it anyway. Bryan says, "If the GOP waits too long, America could wake up with Marxist mayors becoming its presidents." Migrant Crime Spreads in Europe: Norway is facing bombings and assassinations linked to North African and Middle Eastern migrant gangs spreading from Sweden. Police say children as young as ten are being recruited for contract killings — some even hired by Iran. Bryan warns, "This is what happens when immigration policy abandons common sense." Gaza's Tunnel Stalemate: Dozens of Hamas fighters are trapped in their own tunnels and begging Israel for mercy. Trump and Arab partners are urging Israel to show compassion, while Jerusalem insists the militants must surrender or face the consequences. China Backtracks on Soybean Deal: Beijing is quietly reinstating tariffs that make U.S. soybeans less competitive, undermining its trade pledges with Trump. Farmers are waiting to see if Xi Jinping will keep his word or walk away from the agreement entirely. Medical Breakthroughs — Schizophrenia and Wound Healing: British researchers discovered that the common antibiotic doxycycline may reduce schizophrenia risk by up to 35 percent. Meanwhile, University of Pennsylvania scientists found that rosemary compounds help wounds heal faster with less scarring.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: 2025 election results Democrats sweep, JD Vance working-class voters economy, Trump filibuster repeal GOP divide, Norway migrant gangs Foxtrot Rumba Iran, Hamas Gaza tunnel standoff, China soybean tariffs trade deal, doxycycline schizophrenia study UK, rosemary wound healing University of Pennsylvania

Episode 321 hosts Dr Rami Abadi (Dermatologist from Lebanon) This is the seventh chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113, 118 and 224 for our other episodes and regions of the world)  In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones. Rami is a globally-renowned dermatologist who consults in several countries across the Middle East. We comparing Western and Middle Eastern beauty standards, and the impact of culture and social media on aesthetic preferences. Rami shares his experiences treating diverse patient demographics across Lebanon, Qatar, Dubai and even in the Ivory Coast.  00:00 Introduction  01:04 Meet Dr. Rami Abadi 02:44 Understanding Regional Beauty 05:29 Cultural and Social Influences on Beauty 06:47 Patient Profiles and Treatment Approaches 08:36 The Role of Social Media in Aesthetics  13:20 Differences in Facial Features and Treatments 15:55 Sun Exposure and Skin Care 18:01 Support Inside Aesthetics on Patreon 19:19 Regenerative Treatments and Exosomes 20:09 Patient Improvement and Polynucleotides 20:57 Exosomes: Plant vs. Human Sources 22:59 Korean Beauty Trends 24:54 Consultation and Treatment Strategies 32:29 Medical Tourism and Regional Influences 37:46 Future of Aesthetic Practices SIGN UP HERE: Alma Laser's AU workshop on 10th of November : 'The Aesthetic Playbook: How to build a business that lasts' by David Segal JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXTRA EDUCATION & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST CONTACT US  

It's the first installment of our three part – or three course – series on food. Up first – appetizers. We'll talk dips, dumplings, charcuterie and cheese. We get ideas for what to serve your guests this holiday season when we talk with Pete Colman, the founder of Vermont Salumi, which makes all kinds of cured meats, Cara Tobin, the chef and co-owner of two Burlington restaurants focused on Middle Eastern flavors, Honey Road and the Grey Jay, and Nurbu Sherpa who runs Sherpa Foods, which sells pre-packaged Nepalese dumplings called momos and handmade sauce at co-ops and markets around New England.We also talk about ways to support one another in this season through the sharing of food.. This hour you'll hear about a couple different organizations that offer free meals or groceries to those in need.Broadcast live on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Martin Sieff is a Belfast-born Anglo-Irish-Jewish journalist, historian, and author renowned for his extensive international reporting career spanning over four decades. A graduate of Oxford University with BA and MA degrees in Modern History and postgraduate studies on the Middle East at the London School of Economics, Sieff began his journalism in the early 1980s covering the Northern Ireland conflict for the Belfast Telegraph and News-Letter, later reporting from more than 70 countries and a dozen wars, including hotspots in Israel, the West Bank, Bosnia, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Baltic states. He served as Chief Foreign Correspondent for The Washington Times (1994–1999), then rose to Managing Editor for International Affairs, Chief News Analyst, Defense Industry Editor, and Chief Political Correspondent at United Press International (1999–2009), earning three Pulitzer Prize nominations for international reporting and leading UPI's coverage of the 2000, 2004, and 2008 U.S. presidential elections. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Middle East, Shifting Superpowers, Cycles of Change, and Gathering Storm (2015), which explore Middle Eastern geopolitics, U.S.-China-India relations, and recurring cycles in American history. Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

In this thought-provoking episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret sits down with journalist and historian Martin Sieff to mark the 30th anniversary of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, an event they argue changed the course of Middle Eastern peace. Sieff, a former Washington Times correspondent who covered Rabin firsthand, reveals startling insights into Rabin's secret peace negotiations with Syria's Hafez al-Assad, his conflict with Shimon Peres, and the Israeli deep state divisions that may have sealed his fate. Together, they explore the tangled roots of Zionism, British imperial intrigue, the manipulation of eschatology for political control, and how modern global elites still play by those same occult-inspired rules. From Herzl's utopian vision to Tony Blair's technocratic “peace boards,” from the Balfour Declaration's hidden motives to the modern Abraham Accords, Ehret and Sieff connect a century of hidden agendas shaping today's geopolitical chaos. A sweeping and explosive conversation that exposes how myth, power, and ideology collide to steer world history.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Akil Taher, a heart-attack survivor turned marathon runner, reveals the life-saving truth about lipoprotein(a) which is a genetically inherited form of cholesterol that most people don't even know they have. Despite living a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Taher discovered his LP(a) levels were dangerously high, placing him at extreme risk for heart disease and stroke.   He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to explain:   - What LP(a) is and why standard cholesterol tests don't detect it - How 1 in 5 people have elevated LP(a) and most never know it - Why South Asians, Black Americans, and Middle Eastern populations face increased genetic risk - The role of a whole-food, plant-based diet in lowering LP(a) levels by up to 16 %—and which foods can cut levels by 40 % - The immense cholesterol lowering benefit of amla or Indian gooseberries - New LP(a)-targeting drugs in clinical trials that could reduce levels by up to 98 % - How lifestyle habits—from nutrition and sleep to stress management—help strengthen arteries and protect your heart  

"The Future Is Not a Grave" is a three-day workshop happening next week at NYUAD which explores futurisms and futurescapes across the MENA, Gulf, and Indian Ocean regions. In this collaborative episode with NYU Abu Dhabi Institute, conveners Tishani Doshi and Masha Kirasirova delve into challenging despair, fostering collective imagination, and integrating diverse perspectives from artists, scholars, and performers. Discover how this initiative seeks to redefine conversations about the future, moving beyond conventional narratives and embracing a more open-ended, tolerant, and inclusive approach.November 10-12, 2025 in Abu Dhabi

In Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 54, Ghost unpacks the tangled web of war drums, deep-state deception, and global power plays. The episode opens with Maria Corina Machado,fresh off her Nobel Peace Prize, calling for U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, a move Ghost exposes as a textbook regime-change psyop orchestrated by Western intelligence and global finance. From leaked Pentagon timelines predicting attacks during the “Beaver Moon” to revelations about Wall Street hedge funds salivating over Venezuela's oil, Ghost draws the throughline between economic conquest and spiritual corruption. Dick Cheney's death becomes a symbolic pivot point for dissecting neocon legacies, CIA operations in Mexico, and the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean. He then expands the scope, connecting cartel wars, Middle Eastern oil manipulation, and the Sovereign Alliance's resistance to globalism. Rounding out the show with Saudi diversification, Microsoft's AI ambitions in the UAE, and Trump's stance on Nigeria's Christian genocide, Ghost ties the week's chaos into one grand geopolitical thriller where energy, ideology, and empire collide.

There is a critical need for a comprehensive examination of the historical forces that have shaped the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from its colonial origins to the present day. Professor Joseph Massad has meticulously analyzed Western imperial involvement in Palestine, tracing the pivotal events that preceded and followed Israel's establishment. European colonial ambitions and policies have created the foundation for ongoing tensions in the region, demonstrating historical patterns of Western imperial expansion. Massad's perspective reveals the often-overlooked continuities between historical colonial projects and contemporary geopolitical realities, offering listeners a framework that challenges conventional narratives about the Middle East. A deep appreciation of the colonial roots of the powers influencing the region's political makeup is needed to better understand the complex intersection of power, identity, and territorial claims that continue to define the Palestinian experience.Professor Joseph Massad offers listeners rare insights drawn from decades of research on Middle Eastern history and politics. His analysis moves beyond simplified accounts to reveal the sophisticated interplay between Western imperial interests, Zionist aspirations, and Palestinian resistance throughout the past century. This approach confronts uncomfortable historical truths while providing a nuanced understanding of how external interventions have fundamentally shaped the region's trajectory. Join Sahar Aziz and Professor Joseph Massad for a conversation that adds necessary historical context to understand one of the world's most persistent conflict and the underlying tie to Western colonial desires.#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #ICC #HumanRightsSupport the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation: Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://csrr.rutgers.edu/newsroom/sign-up-for-newsletter/

In this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast, the team sits down with fashion creator and entrepreneur Soha Taha to celebrate the rise of Middle Eastern fashion in the region, in partnership with LIMÉ. Joined by hosts Hebah Baker and Talar Bilemjan, the group dives into everything from personal style and Middle Eastern fashion culture to the global influence of modest dressing. From bold shoulder pads and power suits to balloon pants, fringe detailing, and the return of colour, the group unpacks the trends defining 2025 fashion and how they translate across the GCC. They also share styling tips, shopping habits, and the growing pride in regional design — touching on how cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Kuwait are shaping their own global fashion identity. This episode is in partnership with LIMÉ.Subscribe For More | http://bit.ly/2VmqduQGet SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an honour to play for The Great Oven's Disco Cantina at All Together Now Festival 2025 - here's my banquet soundtrack. Read more about the project below: ** THE GREAT OVEN DISCO CANTINA **with TANG, RADIO ALHARA & MIXMAGSince its inception in 2019, The Great Oven has been forging giant, beautifully decorated, community ovens – installing them in refugee camps, conflict zones and informal settlements across Lebanon and South Africa.This year, their mission is to expand to the West Bank whilst creating a cultural bridge between Palestine and a homebase in Ireland. Artists from both countries have been collaborating all year to construct two Great Ovens that will be decorated at IMMA, Irish Museum of Modern Art and unveiled at All Together Now 2025.You'll find them at The Great Oven Disco Cantina: a feast for the senses where festivalgoers can dance, dine and support the journey of a Great Oven to Palestine. An exceptional lineup of longstanding partners and allies have gathered all together now, to bring this vision to life.Leading the Disco Cantina's culinary experience is beloved Middle Eastern eatery, Tang who are shutting all their Dublin sites for the weekend to send their talented team to host this gastronomic extravaganza. Cherished recipes from Great Oven refugee cooks will feature alongside favourite dishes from the restaurant. Once a day, 100 diners will be given the opportunity to attend a DJ Banquet where special guests will perform a once-in-a-lifetime, intimate show at the cantina. The rest of the day Tang will be serving up a buzzy BBQ feast with freshly made Saj bread, all cooked live in this unique setting.Bringing the disco is Palestinian radio station turned global cultural phenomenon, Radio Alhara. From day to night, DJs from Palestine and across the Middle East, along with renowned Irish and international acts, will spin a soundtrack of sonic solidarity. The entire experience will be captured and amplified by Mixmag, the world's largest and longest-running electronic music platform. The Disco Cantina's dancefloor will host Ireland's first-ever Mixmag Lab, which will be streamed globally.When the festival lights go out, the voyage of these Great Ovens begins. One will make its way to Palestine, where it will be housed at the Wonder Cabinet, a creative hub in the West Bank. The other will find its home at Dalymount Park, Bohemian Football Club's historic ground. These twin ovens will nourish communities, honour shared struggle and will create a cultural bridge between Ireland and Palestine where recipes, art, music and solidarity will be shared for generations to come.

There's a rhythm to wartime atrocity. First come the warnings, ignored, dismissed. Then the whispers, the shaky videos, the satellite images that no one can quite believe. And finally, the horrific truth. That's where we are today in el-Fasher, Sudan, where the militia calling itself the Rapid Support Forces is perpetrating a massacre that can literally be seen from space. The crime has refocused attention both on Sudan's war, and the RSF's regional backers. Who are they, and why are they bankrolling such bloodshed? And why is such a vast and visible atrocity drawing such a muted reaction from the international community? Battle Lines is joined by Sudanese analyst Kholood Khair from think tank Confluence Advisory and terrorism and conflict specialist Michael Jones from Royal United Services Institute.A massacre visible from space: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/28/sudan-bloodied-sands-massacre-thousands/Attack on El Fasher hospital: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/hundreds-die-in-el-fasher-hospital-massacre-darfur-sudan/► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorCredit: AFP PHOTO / HO / SUDAN RAPID SUPPORT FORCES (RSF) TELEGRAMhttps://linktr.ee/BattleLinesContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A2 THE SHOW #585 Our next guest is Yesh Malik — a gay Iraqi Assyrian stand-up comedian based in New York City. Known for his hilariously wacky characters inspired by his immigrant family, Yesh has performed at top venues like The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and The Stand NYC. In this episode, he opens up about identity, family, and the fine line between humor and politics. From navigating dating as a comedian to tackling Middle Eastern prejudice, cultural taboos, and the ethics of comedy, Yesh delivers both laughter and insight.⭐ INSTAGRAM: @yeshmalik_⭐WEBSITE: https://yeshmalik.com/⭐ Please visit our website to get more information: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/⏰Timestamps:00:00 - Yesh Malik on identity and audience reactions in comedy08:49 - Cultural understanding and humor in stand-up15:25 - Family politics, culture, and sexuality24:37 - Prejudice against minorities in the Middle East32:09 - Comedy and marginalized communities42:23 - Israeli influence and Kurdish relations50:47 - Kurdish Jews and Middle Eastern narratives57:14 - Heritage, ethnicity, and Assyrian identity1:07:45 - Israel–Kurdish ties and resource exploitation1:14:07 - Rojava, borders, and historical claims1:21:48 - Dick Cheney, Iraq, and oil interests1:27:56 - Rojava and cultural representation in media1:34:12 - Allergies, misinformation, and comedy1:39:51 - Global LGBTQ+ safety and misconceptions

Many MBA applicants see business school as a chance to pivot—to shift industries, roles, or even entire careers. But how realistic is your pivot story, and how can you make it resonate with admissions committees and recruiters? In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach is joined by Pamela Jaffe and Laura Nelson, founders of MBA Pathfinders, who have over 30 years of combined experience guiding applicants through successful career transitions. Together, they break down the realities of the modern job market, why the MBA remains a powerful bridge for change, and how to craft an application that's authentic, credible, and ready for the career you want. If you're planning to use business school as a launchpad for change, this conversation will help you map your bridge from where you are to where you want to be. About MBA Pathfinders: https://www.mbapathfinders.com Pamela Jaffe has helped hundreds of applicants achieve entry into the top U.S. and European business schools. Pamela began her MBA consulting career in 2010 as a part-time consultant at mbaMission while concurrently working full-time as an internal strategist for companies including IBM, MetLife, Weight Watchers, Pfizer, and Dow Jones. She found her passion as a coach and an advisor; in 2019, she left corporate America to launch The Jaffe Advantage. Pamela leverages her MBA admissions consulting experience with her global business knowledge to advise her clients in the pursuit of their ideal MBA educational experience. She has lived and worked in both Paris and Singapore, focusing on the Asian, Middle Eastern and European markets. Pamela currently resides in New York City, but continues to travel extensively for work and fun. She holds a BA from Smith College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Laura Nelson has served as a Senior Consultant with mbaMission, Stacy Blackman Consulting, and as the founder of LE Nelson Consulting to help hundreds of candidates earn admissions to top MBA programs. Laura's industry experience includes entertainment, media & publishing, and tech, with established companies and startup organizations. Most recently, she served as VP of Marketing with a SaaS startup. Laura's non-traditional career path and MBA admissions consulting experience enables her to help clients from less traditional backgrounds gain credibility with top programs, while helping those with traditional career paths stand out. Laura lived and worked in California for a decade prior to relocating to Colorado. She holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and earned an MBA from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Takeaways: Many MBA applicants seek to pivot their careers through business school. The MBA application process is crucial for defining career goals. Common pivots include banking, consulting, tech, and entrepreneurship. Misconceptions exist about the ease of career changes with an MBA. Candidates must demonstrate realistic and evidence-based career goals. Networking and experiential learning are vital for successful pivots. The recruiting cycle is urgent; preparation should start early. Candidates should avoid vague or trendy goals in their applications. Building a compelling narrative is essential for admissions success. Researching and validating career goals can lead to more authentic applications. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Career Pivots and the MBA Journey 02:51 Common Career Pivots for MBA Applicants 05:44 The Power of an MBA for Career Changes 08:48 The MBA Application as a Career Exploration Tool 11:53 Evaluating Realistic Career Pivots 14:01 Navigating the MBA Recruiting Cycle 17:19 Advice for Uncertain Career Paths 19:28 Crafting a Compelling Career Pivot Story 20:14 Understanding the MBA as a Bridge 22:07 Connecting Past Experiences to Future Goals 23:11 Real-Life Career Pivot Examples 26:24 Common Mistakes in Career Pivots 28:19 Building Credibility in Applications 29:28 Strategies for Non-Traditional Candidates 31:30 Advice for MBA Candidates Considering a Pivot 32:22 Leveraging Advisors for Application Success

Tara exposes the escalating threat of international cartels operating in the U.S., revealing how Tulsi Gabbard's ODNI oversight uncovered a shocking baby harvesting operation linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Beyond drugs, these cartels are deeply entrenched in major cities like Chicago and are allegedly supported by foreign powers, including China, Venezuela, and Middle Eastern terror groups. The episode also delves into massive money laundering, fentanyl trafficking, and the political inaction that has allowed these threats to grow. Tara explains why Trump's border security and intelligence initiatives are critical in combating this hemisphere-wide criminal and geopolitical network before it escalates further.

Right On Radio takes a sweeping look at world events through an intelligence-focused, faith-informed lens. Host Jeff opens the episode with announcements about his live show and an updated course, then pivots to a big-picture analysis: Is Donald Trump dismantling the globalist Agenda 2030 — or secretly ushering in a new technocratic beast system? Jeff traces the power centers (London's banksters and King Charles), examines Trump's Eurasian/UK tour and U.N. speech, and plays key clips illustrating Trump's positions on AI, bioweapon verification, migration, energy, and climate policy. The episode explores geopolitical deals with Middle Eastern states, rare earth strategies, weapons sales, and how major corporations are being positioned as winners in the new order. Jeff also contrasts Trump's “sovereign nations” messaging with the U.N./WEF Sustainable Development Goals (the 17 goals) and asks whether Trump is fulfilling or subverting those aims. Historical conspiratorial threads (the British imperial role, Rockefeller/Masonic predictions, and an 1871 letter describing manufactured world wars) are used to situate present-day tensions, while religious prophecy and warnings about a false “light” and Luciferian deception provide the spiritual framing. The show concludes with reflections on where an AI-driven, biometric, and digital-dollar economy might lead, and a call for listeners to love God and neighbor while staying informed. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically?  Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more.  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

As this episode airs, it has been just over two years of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Tens of thousands of Palestinian people have been killed, and entire cities have been reduced to rubble. And with this, there is a slow and brutal erasure of the rich histories of Palestinian gastronomy.  My guest today, Lama Obeid, is here to explore the state of Palestinian food culture and the impact of the genocide on how people eat and break bread. Lama is a Palestinian writer residing in Palestine, with her writing focused on gastronomy, politics, culture, and travel. Lama's food writing before the genocide speaks to the vibrancy and communal nature of Palestinian cooking and hospitality, though she has since shifted to document the impact of the genocide, and speak to other Palestinian chefs, activists, and cookbook authors through her podcast and newsletter I Come From There.  In today's conversation, we talk about the role that hospitality has played in Palestinian cooking and eating, the ways that preservation of food and recipes is maintained as resistance by Palestinians at home and in the diaspora, andhow the genocide has affected traditions around bread baking and eating, and how to look out for Palestinian food being appropriated by Zionist and Western attempts to make it vague and just Middle Eastern. Resources: I Come From There newsletter by Lama  Other writing by Lama: https://www.newarab.com/author/72243/lama-obeid 

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Send us a textWelcome back to Get to Know You! I'm your host, Tiffeny Farag, and I'm so glad you're hanging out with me today. I've got one of my favourite humans joining me — my awesome friend Tariro Mavondo IG@tariro.mavondo , a ridiculously talented performer, poet, actor and storyteller. We're diving into love in all its messy, magical forms — what it means to deserve it, to give it, to receive it. Tariro's openness and creative spark made our chat something really special. So get comfy, grab your tea or coffee, and let's do this.Big thanks to my amazing friend Camille El Feghali for the beautiful music you hear throughout the episode. Camille is a Lebanese-Australian multi-instrumentalist and producer based between Beirut and Melbourne, blending traditional Middle Eastern instruments and sounds with modern electronic textures. CreditsMusic Camille El Feghali  IG@camille_musicianSupport the show

Today's topics are scary ideas from Google's AI (and their intersection with the climate changista and environmentalist worldview), Europe's problematic African and Middle Eastern immigrants (and the coming purification), how one leftist member of the media defines "racism" to attack Timothy Mellon (we're all racists now), and the demise of Napoleon's Army.

Exploring Aurora's unique multi-day rally format and the people bringing gravel culture to Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. This week, we're heading overseas for a new kind of gravel adventure. The Aurora Gravel Rally Series blends the spirit of exploration with the thrill of competition — taking riders across stunning landscapes in Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. Craig sits down with Fiona, Race Director for the Portugal event, to unpack what makes the Aurora Gravel format so special. From timed rally segments to all-inclusive multi-day experiences, Fiona shares how Aurora is redefining what it means to race and travel on gravel. Expect insights on: How rally-style racing works and why it opens gravel to more riders The cultural flavor of each European stop — from the Mediterranean to the Alps Aurora's vision for balancing community, challenge, and discovery What makes Portugal a hidden gem for gravel cyclists If you've ever dreamed of combining racing with real adventure, this one's for you. Links Mentioned:

What if Daniel 11 wasn't just history—what if it's a template for what's unfolding right now?A figure who exalts himself above every god, desecrates the sacred, wages war against nations, and operates with unprecedented arrogance and power (Daniel 11:36–45). Many scholars and prophecy teachers identify this transition as a prophetic unveiling of the Antichrist and the final global conflict.This passage raises urgent questions for the present age:Do modern geopolitical tensions reflect the patterns outlined in Daniel 11:36–45? Are current global alliances and hostility toward Israel foreshadowed in this prophetic text? Is the world approaching the threshold of Daniel 12 — “a time of distress such as never has occurred”?The final movements of Daniel 11 reveal a roadmap of spiritual rebellion, political upheaval, Middle Eastern conflict, and the rise of a final world ruler. These verses stand at the intersection of ancient prophecy and unfolding history, inviting serious reflection on whether the world is beginning to mirror the events Scripture foresaw.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Episode #394 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth unwrap the bandaged mysteries of mummy-themed music from across gaming history. From tragic cursed souls seeking companionship to ancient guardians protecting their tombs, this episode explores how composers balance Middle Eastern instrumentation, horror atmospheres, and adventure energy to bring these undead creatures to musical life. This spooky October episode showcases the incredible versatility of mummy representation in video game music, featuring everything from playful puzzle themes and gothic platformer soundtracks to emotionally devastating character ballads and epic orchestral arrangements. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Cursed Mummy Battle from Grabbed by the Ghoulies [Grant Kirkhope, 2003] Loading Screen / Main Menu from Mummy Maze Deluxe [Hannu Salonen, 2002] Chapters 8 & 12 from The Mummy [Junko Karashima, 2000] Transylvania Theme from DuckTales [Hiroshige Tonomura, 1989] Bat Mummy from Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy [Steve Duckworth, 2003] Jack Theme from Power Stone [Tetsuya Shibata, 1999] Sandstorm -Kan-Ra's Theme- from Killer Instinct, Season 2 [Mick Gordon, 2014] Mummyfucker from Catacomb Snatch [anosou, 2012] Mausoleum -Master Mummy's Stage- from ARMS [Atsuko Asahi & Yasuaki Iwata, 2017] Cryptometrics from The Mummy Demastered [Gavin Allen, 2017] Level 2 from Decap Attack [Fumito Tamayama, 1991] The Curse of the Sad Mummy -Amumu- from League of Legends [Christian Linke, 2009] The Mummy from Pumpkin Jack [Yohan Jager, 2020] Pyramid -Marahna- from ActRaiser Renaissance [Yuzo Koshiro, 2021] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Send us a textHave you ever felt like something sacred inside you began to fade after moving to the West?In this powerful part-two conversation with psycho-spiritual teacher Ruchika Mehta, we unpack the spiritual starvation that many South Asian and Middle Eastern women experience living in Western cultures. We explore why our bodies feel dried up, our nervous systems disconnected, and our souls heavy with invisible grief, even when we're doing all the “right things.”You'll hear us talk about:Why women feel more alive, luscious, and connected in the EastHow spiritual nourishment exists in the culture, energy, and body—not just in religionThe hidden substances in your body that impact your joy, sensuality, and burnoutWhat “drying up” really means (hint: it's deeper than low libido)Why your yoga, meditation, or healing practice might still leave you anxiousHow trauma resurfaces as you begin to “awaken” and what to do about itThe truth about cultural belonging, feminine power, and why going back to your roots could be the medicineThis episode is more than a conversation, it's a homecoming. If you've ever felt numb, disconnected, or like your soul doesn't quite belong in the modern Western world, this will awaken something ancient inside you.Listen to Part 1 here - How Do I Take Back My Power Being A South Asian or Middle Eastern Woman?Work With Ruchika Mehta Here!Listen with your heart. Your fountain is waiting to flow again.Claim your spot in my FREE Awakening Class, leave feeling seen, supported, and spiritually recharged.✨ Take the free Healing Archetype Quiz

Thomas Small is a historian and filmmaker best known as co-host of the Conflicted podcast, where he explores Middle Eastern history, geopolitics, and religious thought alongside ex-jihadi Aimen Dean. He also writes on ancient Christian spirituality and global conflict dynamics. Triggernometry is proudly independent. Thanks to the sponsors below for making that possible: - Qualia Senolytic. Go to https://Qualialife.com/TRIG for up to 50% off AND use code TRIG at checkout for an additional 15% off. - HIMS: Hairloss treatment, go to https://hims.com/trigger - We recommend Brad Vs. Everyone podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts - Augusta Precious Metals: Protect Your Retirement with Physical Gold. Rated #1. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/4as3C6J Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. 00:00 - Introduction 04:02 - How Did The Ceasefire Come About? 18:51 - Was The Doha Attack Used By The US To Put Pressure On Hamas? 26:29 - Trump Praised Turkey In Addition To Qatar For Their Role In Getting The Ceasefire 34:37 - The Future 46:43 - How Much Of Hamas Is Left? 52:14 - How Do You Solve The Problem Of Iran? 58:28 - Will Hamas Be Convinced To Leave Gaza? 01:12:21 - The Views Young People Have Towards Israel 01:18:35 - What's The One Thing We're Not Talking About That We Really Should Be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-Order The Barbarian Way now!https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Way-Unleash-Untamed-Within/dp/1400257395In this episode of Mind Shift, Aaron McManus and his father, Erwin Raphael McManus, celebrate the 20th anniversary re-release of The Barbarian Way, revisiting its call to reject the domestication of faith and embrace a raw, courageous spirituality. Erwin reflects on how the book challenged believers to reclaim their untamed faith and masculine spirit—an idea that remains deeply relevant in a culture that often rewards comfort over conviction. They share stories of global leaders whose lives were shaped by the book's message and explore its continued resonance in today's search for authenticity and meaning. The conversation expands into current global and ethical issues, including the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas, the moral complexities within Middle Eastern politics, and Erwin's firsthand observations about cultural and religious narratives in places like Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Together, they unpack the contrasts between moral frameworks across civilizations and the differing values placed on human life. The discussion turns stateside with reflections on American politics—Trump's unconventional leadership, the corruption within the Black Lives Matter organization, and the tangled role of government funding in social and healthcare systems. Through it all, they return to The Barbarian Way's central theme: the need for individuals to live with courage, clarity, and conviction in an age of confusion. The episode closes with an invitation to join the upcoming book club discussions and rediscover the wild, untamed faith that still calls believers to live beyond safety.Join the Mind Shift community here: http://erwinmcmanus.com/mindshiftpodFollow On Socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@ErwinRaphaelMcManushttps://instagram.com/mindshiftpodhttps://instagram.com/erwinmcmanushttps://instagram.com/aaroncmcmanusJoin The Newsletter!https://erwinmcmanus.com/newsletter

President Trump's Middle Eastern peace deal gets signed overseas; Radical Left 'No Kings' protests are back; and the government shutdown continues, and continues to get worse. Watch VINCE Live on Rumble - Mon-Fri 10AM ET ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://rumble.com/vince⁠ A Guide to Trump's Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal https://www.cfr.org/article/guide-trumps-twenty-point-gaza-peace-deal Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom at White House ceremony https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/10/trump-award-charlie-kirk-medal-freedom-ceremony/86631862007/ When Presidents Sent the National Guard Into U.S. Cities: A Complete History of Why, How, and Backlash https://brendonbeebe.substack.com/p/when-presidents-sent-the-national Sponsors: Beam Organics - https://shopbeam.com/VINCESHOW code: Vinceshow Blackout Coffee - https://BlackoutCoffee.com/Vince BrickHouse Nutrition - https://takelean.com code: Vince Comet Browser - https://pplx.ai/Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Donny interviews Bill O'Reilly about his new book, 'Confronting Evil,' where he discusses the nature of evil, the political landscape, and the impact of leadership on society. O'Reilly shares insights on Trump's presidency, the dynamics of Middle Eastern politics, and the challenges facing the Democratic Party. The discussion also delves into historical figures of evil and the implications of current events on future governance. Takeaways Bill O'Reilly emphasizes the importance of understanding the motivations behind political leaders. Trump's transactional nature is highlighted as a key to his approach to governance. The conversation explores the historical context of evil figures and their relevance today. O'Reilly argues that the Democratic Party lacks strong leadership and a clear message. The dynamics of Middle Eastern politics are influenced by economic factors and power struggles. O'Reilly believes that the media often fails to pivot when confronted with new information. The discussion touches on the need for accountability in leadership and governance. O'Reilly suggests that Trump's hard work may not translate into long-term success without a grand vision. The conversation reflects on the nature of evil and whether those who commit evil acts are aware of their actions. O'Reilly's insights into the future of the Democratic Party suggest a need for new leadership and direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Hamas Peace Deal Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire and peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The agreement was reportedly signed in Egypt, with multiple Arab nations participating in mediation (Qatar, Egypt, Turkey). Hostage releases are a central part of the deal, including both living captives and the return of bodies of those killed since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Trump is quoted extensively, describing this as a “historic” moment and promising a new era of peace in Gaza. The document includes reactions from families of hostages, marked by emotional gratitude toward Trump. Trump’s remarks on rebuilding Gaza and establishing a “Council of Peace” suggest a broader reconstruction initiative funded by wealthy Middle Eastern nations. The final section shifts into Trump’s domestic commentary, highlighting supposed successes in reducing crime in Washington, D.C., and comparing local peace and safety efforts to the broader Middle East peace vision. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.