Podcasts about Militarization

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump's latest executive order directing federal agencies to enhance support for law enforcement has sparked renewed fears over the militarization of local police and its potential impact on civil liberties. The order, signed Monday, instructs the attorney general and other agency heads to “maximize the use of Federal resources” in support of state and local law enforcement. Among its directives: developing new best practices to “aggressively police communities,” increasing officer pay and benefits, seeking enhanced penalties for crimes against police, and investing in prison infrastructure. Section 4, mandates that within 90 days, the attorney general and the secretary of defense “shall increase the provision of excess military and national security assets in local jurisdictions to assist State and local law enforcement.” The order also calls for determining how military training, non-lethal capabilities, and personnel “can most effectively be utilized to prevent crime.” With provisions that call for expanded use of military assets in local jurisdictions, the order is likely to renew public debate over the federal government's role in shaping local law enforcement — and how far is too far when it comes to crime prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a lively conversation, The Border Chronicle founders grapple with the last three months of militarization and surveillance, and ponder what's to come.What is happening on the border three months into the Trump administration? Well, you've come to the right place. Here, Border Chroniclefounders Melissa and Todd spend the hour discussing just that.Among the topics covered are Stryker armored vehicles deployed in El Paso, including one conducting surveillance from a garbage dump; DHS secretary Kristi Noem recounting an epiphany about a Target store by Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele (this epiphany helps Bukele justify the 40,000-person capacity “terrorist” prison accepting U.S. deportees); the chilling surveillance tower known as the Torre Centinela looming over Ciudad Juárez; a DOD spokesperson telling Melissa that “you know more than we know”; and Todd sharing the story of how he got kicked out of the Border Security Expo 10 years ago (yes, there is some good old-fashioned humor as well).Militarization, surveillance, privatization, water, and climate change are all addressed as The Border Chronicle attempts to grapple with what has happened, what is happening, and what's to come.And since there is so much to discuss, we'd love to hear your perspectives about the last 100 days. Please feel free to comment below. What are your thoughts and opinions? Border residents, what have you seen? Anything of note? Please don't be shy about adding to our conversation. Also, here's a few of Melissa's favorite signs from the “Hands Off” protest in Tucson last week as mentioned in the podcast.The building in the distance is the Torre Centinela under construction in Ciudad Juárez. Photo taken from the El Paso side in late March. (Photo by Todd Miller).

Clip taken from Raised By Giants episode titled “JFK Revelations, Original Zapruder Film & Militarization of Space with Dr. Joseph Farrelll” link to full episode here: https://youtu.be/mzfFGREEBEw Raised By Giants LInkTree:https://linktr.ee/raisedbygiantspod

This week we're looking at the insidious and nefarious sides of tech, starting with a conversation with Esra'a Al Shafei discussing her new site Surveillance Watch, an incredible trove of data formulated into an easily searchable and interactive site that exposes the vast interconnected web of global authoritarian surveillance systems. Esra'a discusses the impunity with which these corporations and financial institutions operate, with no care for borders, side-stepping sanctions, and using genocide as a marketing tool. She highlights the importance of bringing this information to light, of acting to protect ourselves and each other and never normalizing the Orwellian panopticon. Next, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with investigative journalist Peter Byrne to unveil a new 10-part series titled Military AI Watch: the dangerous militarization of AI and the profiteering behind it. Peter and Mickey discuss the first piece in the series, “One Ring to Rule them All,” where Peter names the cast of characters in this dark fantasy turned reality, their terrifying aims, the monopoly on murder, and more. GUESTS: Esra'a Al Shafei is a Bahraini civil rights activist, free-speech advocate, and the founder of Surveillance Watch, a website that monitors the global surveillance industry. Peter Byrne is a veteran investigative reporter who has written on topics ranging from breast cancer, to wildlife conservation, to corruption at the Postal Service. Together with Project Censored, he is launching “Military AI Watch,” a ten-part series on the militarization of AI.   The post The Dark Side of Technology: Surveillance and Militarization appeared first on KPFA.

Send us a textThe Mapuche people of Chile are fighting to reclaim ancestral lands taken over by vast industrial eucalyptus and pine plantations established during the Pinochet dictatorship in the 1970s. Their struggle goes beyond land ownership—it's about reclaiming culture, spirituality, language, and food sovereignty while facing criminalization under Chile's new "usurpation law."• Mapuche territory (Wallmapu) was initially protected by treaty but later seized through what the Chilean government called "pacification of the Araucanía" • Industrial tree plantations have destroyed native ecosystems, depleted water resources, and created conditions for devastating "megafires" and "gigafires"• Chilean authorities use "preventative prison" to hold Mapuche activists for up to two years without formal charges or trials• Militarization of Mapuche territories has led to surveillance, intimidation, and targeting of young activists• The controversial "usurpation law" criminalizes land reclamation efforts, violating international indigenous rights agreements Chile has ratified• The struggle connects to broader patterns of indigenous land theft for industrial tree plantations under dictatorships globally• Land reclamation is essential for Mapuche cultural revival and addressing extreme poverty On this episode of Breaking Green, we spoke with Anne Petermann.  Petermann co- founded Global Justice Ecology Project in 2003. She is the international coordinator of the Campaign to STOP GE Trees, which she also co founded. Petermann is a founding board member of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series. She has been involved in movements for forest protection and indigenous rights since 1991, and the international and national climate justice movements since 2004. She participated in the founding of the Durban group for climate justice in 2004, in Durban, South Africa, and Climate Justice Now in 2007 at the Bali Indonesia UN climate conference. She was adopted as an honorary member of the St. Francis- Sokoki band of the Abenaki in 1992 for her work in support of their struggle for state recognition. In 2000, she received the wild nature award for activist of the year.Photo by Orin Langelle.For more information visit: https://globaljusticeecology.org/brazil-2023/This podcast is produced by Global Justice Ecology Project.Breaking Green is made possible by tax deductible donations from people like you. Please help us lift up the voices of those working to protect forests, defend human rights and expose false solutions.  Donate securely online hereOr simply text GIVE to 716-257-4187Support the show

Ever since satellites have existed, people have wanted to find ways to kill them. This week, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are taking a look at the 2007 Chinese Anti-Satellite Test - the largest debris-creating event in space history - and the larger trend of nations trying to turn Low Earth Orbit into the zero-g Somme. Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content!Sources:- Characteristics and Consequences of the Break-up of the Fengyun-1C Spacecraft, NASA- Analysis of the 2007 Chinese ASAT Test and the Impact of its Debris on the Space Environment, T.S. KelsoTheme song provided by DJ Danarchy

Tanner Mirrlees on the new Cost of War paper from the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University entitled, "The Militarization of Movies and Television." "The Moment of Truth" with Jeff Dorchen follows the interview. Check out Tanner's writing here: https://home.watson.brown.edu/research/research-briefs/militarization-movies-and-tv Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell

This week Magnum discusses how 50 years of "The War on Drugs" has utterly failed.

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This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about how popular culture fuels war. Our guest Mimi Healy is an Associate with the Costs of War project where she provides research assistance and editing. Most recently, she is one of the co-editors on Costs of War's latest research series "Consuming War." Costs of War's Consuming War research series showcases how, every day, Americans are inundated with cultural products promoting militarism. The first report in the series is titled, "The Militarization of Movies and Television." See: https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/papers/2025/consumingwar https://www.instagram.com/costsofwar

In this episode, Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, responds to questions from participants at the Arctic Circle Assembly.The Q&A is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of the Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This discussion originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

#LEU: Inevitable militarization of Low Earth Orbit and the Earth Moon System. Henry Sokolski, NPEC. 1958

"PREVIEW: STARLINK: Colleague Henry Sokolski explores whether LEO communication constellations like Starlink constitute space militarization and risk countermeasures. More later." 1940

The role of Israel and the EU in the Militarization of Borders and the crisis facing African Refugees by Radio Islam

On Sunday, The Washington Post, El Universal in Mexico, and Lighthouse Reports published “Death and Deterrence in the Rio Grande,” a yearlong investigation on drowning deaths of asylum seekers. As the U.S.-Mexico investigations editor for Lighthouse Reports, I helped collect the data, did reporting, and coordinated the binational investigation. We wanted to examine how border militarization, including Texas' Operation Lone Star, contributes to the growing number of drowning deaths in the Rio Grande/Río Bravo. As a longtime border reporter, I had never encountered a comprehensive, binational investigation of this issue, so a year ago, we set out to document what was happening, especially in the Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras corridor on the Rio Grande, which has seen the highest number of drownings. The investigation began November 15, 2023, when I and my colleagues Daniel Howden, director at Lighthouse Reports, and Justin Hamel, an independent photojournalist, set out from the boat ramp at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. Leading us down the river was Jessie Fuentes, owner of Epi's Canoes and Kayaks. We set out at sunrise as fog drifted across the river, lending it a ghostly, ethereal ambience. But we were soon met with a cold, hard reality: desperate families stranded on islands in the middle of the river. We came across a family of four, the father with a toddler on his shoulders, standing in the freezing water. Soldiers in Texas yelled at them to go back to Mexico. During our investigation, we found that in 2023, one out of every 10 people who died in the river was a child. Our trip down the river was a heartrending experience, one I'll never forget. In this special Backlight & Border Chronicle podcast, I discuss our investigation's findings with my Lighthouse colleagues Beatriz Ramahlo da Silva and Tessa Pang. And please check out the full investigation published by our media partners The Washington Post and El Universal. You can also read about how we undertook the lengthy data collection and analysis for this project at Lighthouse Reports. Support our work and local border journalism at theborderchronicle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/border-chronicle/support

Welcome back to the series, Perspectives on Peace, hosted by Chris Coyne. The first four episodes of this series will focus on The Legacy of Robert Higgs (Mercatus Center, 2024) and will feature a collection of short interviews with many of the chapter authors.This episode focuses on the military and health industrial complexes of Robert Higgs, featuring authors Nathan Goodman on “The Military-­Industrial Complex and the Militarization of Society”, Raymond March on “What About the Healthcare State? Robert Higgs's Contribution to Health Economics”, and Yuliya Yatsyshina on “The War Industry as Economic Cancer.” In their conversations, the authors share the impact Robert Higgs has had on their life and career and dive into a short summary of their respective chapters.Nathan P. Goodman is a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Fellow at the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Nathan is an alum of the Mercatus PhD Fellowship.Raymond J. March is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Angelo State University.Yuliya Yatsyshina is an Associate Program Director for Academic & Student Programs at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Yuliya is an alum of the Mercatus MA Fellowship.Learn more about Chris Coyne's work as Director of the Initiative for the Study of a Stable Peace (ISSP).If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is streaming! Subscribe today and listen to seasons one and two.Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

In this one we dive into the complexities surrounding the concept of cartels, particularly in the context of the drug trade. Do drug cartels in Latin America exist? In this interview we discuss how misconceptions about cartels have been shaped by narratives in media and government, leading to a distorted understanding of their economic realities and the implications of militarization in regions affected by drug violence. With me to unpack this idea, is journalist, professor, and author of “Cartels Do Not Exist, Narcotrafficking in US and Mexican Culture,” Oswaldo Zavala. Chapters (00:00) - Understanding the Complexity of Ideas ~ Intro Essay (05:40) - The Nature of Cartels: Definitions and Misconceptions (10:03) - The Narrative Device of Cartels (19:49) - The Economic Reality of Drug Organizations (29:48) - The Interplay of Violence and Militarization (40:15) - Challenging the Official Narrative on Drug Trafficking (43:39) - The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions (46:52) - Violence, Assassinations, and the Drug Trade (51:08) - Historical Context of Drug Organizations and Violence (55:22) - The Impact of Militarization on Violence (01:01:04) - Extractive Industries and the Drug War (01:04:15) - Decriminalization and Its Implications (01:09:21) - Rethinking National Security and Drug Policy

Dr. Nick Begich discusses the latest developments in technology and their impact on humanity, freedom, human dignity, sovereign individuality and self-determination. Topics include: Update on the HAARP Project; The Revolution in military affairs and its impact on freedom; Non-lethal weapons and their use and impact on people; including radio frequency (RF) radiation, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), extremely low frequency (ELF) fields, lasers and chemicals; Environmental and weather control; New technologies which will eliminate privacy; Militarization of law enforcement.

Dr. Nick Begich discusses the latest developments in technology and their impact on humanity, freedom, human dignity, sovereign individuality and self-determination. Topics include: Update on the HAARP Project; The Revolution in military affairs and its impact on freedom; Non-lethal weapons and their use and impact on people; including radio frequency (RF) radiation, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), extremely low frequency (ELF) fields, lasers and chemicals; Environmental and weather control; New technologies which will eliminate privacy; Militarization of law enforcement.

Dr. Nick Begich discusses the latest developments in technology and their impact on humanity, freedom, human dignity, sovereign individuality and self-determination. Topics include: Update on the HAARP Project; The Revolution in military affairs and its impact on freedom; Non-lethal weapons and their use and impact on people; including radio frequency (RF) radiation, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), extremely low frequency (ELF) fields, lasers and chemicals; Environmental and weather control; New technologies which will eliminate privacy; Militarization of law enforcement.

Dr. Nick Begich discusses the latest developments in technology and their impact on humanity, freedom, human dignity, sovereign individuality and self-determination. Topics include: Update on the HAARP Project; The Revolution in military affairs and its impact on freedom; Non-lethal weapons and their use and impact on people; including radio frequency (RF) radiation, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), extremely low frequency (ELF) fields, lasers and chemicals; Environmental and weather control; New technologies which will eliminate privacy; Militarization of law enforcement.

Some observations and comments from last night's Tulsa Oktoberfest...social commentary and social psychology as America heads for a likely turbulent election process.*"Star Spangled Banner" courtesy of Stanley Jay Tucker.

What happens when the police become an army? Since 1997, the US Department of Defense has transferred more than $7.2bn in military equipment to law enforcement agencies. This militarization has, unsurprisingly, been shown to unjustly impact on Black communities and is associated with increased killings by police. The Police Public Safety Training Center in Atlanta - more commonly known as 'Cop City' - is just the latest manifestation of the militarization of policing. It is a costly and controversial endeavor, being forced through by the local Democrat-run administration, in the face of widespread opposition among local communities. Resistance to the project has been met with spurious legal roadblocks, activist intimidation and violent repression. But Cop City is far from being just a local issue; almost every US state now has a Cop City project of their own in some stage of development, and the logic, structures and ramifications of Cop Cities are truly international. In this episode we are joined by Liliana, Joy James and Kalonji Changa to discuss the history of Cop Cities, the parallels with the notorious School of the Americas, and the ways in which the tactics and logic of US imperialism abroad are being brought to bear on working class and racialized communities at home. --- Liliana is an immigrant from Colombia based in Houston, Texas. She is an abolitionist and has worked directly with prisoners on death row and their families. She is the co-host of the radio show 'Voz de La Tierra' on KPFT Pacifica, discussing the geopolitical effects of militarism, policing, imperialism, and racism on Indigenous, Black, and immigrant colonized communities across the globe.  Joy James is an organizer and author. Her recent books include In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love; New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal Agency and the (After)Life of Erica Garner; and Contextualizing Angela Davis: The Agency and Identity of an Icon. She is the editor of Beyond Cop Cities: Dismantling State and Corporate-Funded Armies and Prisons, and the forthcoming ENGAGE: Indigenous, Black, and Afro-Indigenous Futures. Joy also works with the Guerrilla Intellectual University (GIU) podcast collective on Black Power Media (BPM). Kalonji Jama Changa is an organizer and founder of the FTP Movement. He is the author of How to Build a People's Army and co-producer of the documentary Organizing Is the New Cool. Kalonji is founder of Black Power Media and serves as co-chair of the Urban Survival and Preparedness Institute.

Emissions from anesthesia are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases from hospitals. This anesthesiologist wants to change that. And, a cultural anthropologist discusses the Mariana Islands' long history of colonization and why demilitarization matters for climate progress.A Major Source Of Greenhouse Gases In Hospitals? AnesthesiaDid you know that some of the gases used in anesthesia are strong greenhouse gases? A few years ago, Seattle Children's Hospital analyzed its carbon footprint and found that the gases used in anesthesia made up about 7% of the hospital's total emissions, right behind emissions from heating and power and those from commuting.Faced with this problem, Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Seattle Children's, took matters into her own hands and slashed the operating room's emissions. She now helps other hospitals do the same with Project Spruce.Guest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Hansen about how and why she took on the problem.Militarization And Environmental Injustice In The Mariana IslandsLet's take a trip to the Northern Mariana Islands, a string of islands in the Pacific just north of Guam. The islands were sites of major battles during World War II and were captured by the United States in 1944. The US established a military presence across the territory—including building the world's largest air force base at the time, on an island called Tinian.The US military never left, and in the 1980s, the Northern Mariana Islands became a US territory. A few years ago, the Pentagon proposed building a bombing range on an island called Pagan, but residents of the islands pushed back.Dr. Isa Arriola is a cultural anthropologist at Concordia University in Montreal and co-founder of the organization Our Common Wealth 670, based in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. She's fought back against the militarization of her home islands, and she talks with guest host Anna Rothschild about how the military presence has affected the people and environment of the Marianas, and why demilitarization needs to be part of climate action.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What if the aggressive schoolyard bully tactics that the Chinese Communist Party uses in the South China Sea were deployed globally? This week's guest, Michael Sobolik, argues that this question will soon be answered and illustrates how the CCP's  Belt and Road Initiative, once considered a purely economic plan, could really have a "second phase" that places military demands and action on the balance sheet. As a result, we attempt to address how the American Arsenal of Democracy can counter a global Chinese economic alternative that is primed to be militarized on a global scale. 

In this week's Libertarian Angle, Jacob and Richard discuss Kamala Harris's anti-price-gouging law and Donald Trump's militarization of the border. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.

On this edition of Parallax Views, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Theoharis delves into her recent article for TomDispatch, The Nation, and Counterpunch, where she critiques the Heritage Foundation's controversial Project 2025, likening it to an American version of Pax Romana. Key topics include the rise of right-wing Christian Nationalism, the conflict between the Christian Left and the Christian Nationalist agenda, and the implications of Project 2025 for labor rights and the working class. The conversation also covers the intersection of militarism, the war on the poor, the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and bipartisan support for the military-industrial complex, which diverts resources from critical needs like healthcare and affordable housing. Additionally, the episode examines the influence of Pax Americana and parallel rises of Christian Nationalism and neoliberalism in the United States. We'll also discuss the social justice work that the Poor People's Campaign and Kairos Center are engaged in, especially during this year's election season.

About Emily Burns Emily joined the Sky Island Alliance in 2019 after practicing conservation science and restoration for nearly a decade in the redwood forests of California at Save the Redwoods League. She leads the team running all programs, including the Border Wildlife Study, the Trinational Internship Program, Sky Island FotoFauna, Spring Seeker, their stewardship […] Read full article: Episode 130: Conservation Challenges and Successes Amidst Increased Border Militarization In The Sky Islands

The waters, as well as the rocks, reefs and submerged shoals of the South China Sea are a major source of friction in East Asia. In recent months, tensions have flared between two of the claimants – China and the Philippines – over Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged feature in the Spratly Islands, which the Chinese call Ren Ai Jiao. In 1999, the Philippines intentionally grounded a Philippine Navy transport vessel called the Sierra Madre on the reef and since then the outpost has been manned by a small contingent of marines.In 2016, an arbitral tribunal established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea ruled that Second Thomas Shoal is a low-tide elevation located within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines and therefore sovereignty belongs to the Philippines. No other country can legitimately claim sovereignty over the feature or the waters around it. Beijing doesn't recognize the ruling, even though it was legally binding on both China and the Philippines.Late last year, Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels began aggressively interfering with the Philippines' routine missions to deliver supplies to the Filipino forces on the Sierra Madre. On several occasions, Chinese ships have used high-pressure water cannons and rammed Filipino boats. The most serious confrontation took place in mid-June, when the Chinese used axes and knives to damage multiple Philippine vessels. A Filipino navy sailor lost his thumb in the skirmish. Negotiations between Beijing and Manila in early July produced a provisional arrangement, and the Philippines subsequently successfully conducted a resupply operation. It is uncertain whether the understanding will hold, however, since Beijing and Manila publicly disagree about what has been agreed upon.To discuss the situation at Second Thomas Shoal and China's approach to the South China Sea, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Zhang Feng, a visiting scholar at Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center. His research focuses on Chinese foreign policy, international relations theory, and international relations in East Asia.  Timestamps[00:00] Start[02:31] Why is the South China Sea so important to China? [05:30] Has China overstepped in the South China Sea? [08:54] Reasons for Deepening Sino-Filipino Confrontation[12:05] Beijing's Reaction to a Reinforced Second Thomas Shoal[13:30] Beijing's Perception of the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty[16:44] Miscalculating American Willingness to Intervene[21:32] Beijing-Manila Provisional Agreement [25:00] Chinese Deadline for the Philippines vis-à-vis the Second Thomas Shoal[27:38] Gauging the Risk of Escalation or Conflict[30:25] Stabilizing and Resolving the Second Thomas Shoal Issue

Episode 97 - Welcome to this episode of Latino Business Report. Today, we delve into the impact of increased security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border on the Rio Grande, a vital waterway for many communities, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Our guest is Dr. Adriana Martinez, a Professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a PhD in Geography specializing in fluvial geomorphology. Together, we explore the unintended environmental consequences of tighter border control and discuss the steps needed to protect this crucial river while addressing security concerns. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion on balancing national security and environmental stewardship.

On today's show: “Unspeakable”: Doctors Back from Gaza Say Death Toll “Much Higher,” Push Harris, Biden for Ceasefire Meet the Journalist Who Lost Her Leg in Israeli Strike and Carried Olympic Torch for Slain Colleagues Paris Olympics Slammed for “Social Cleansing,” Mass Displacement, Militarization and Greenwashing   The post Democracy Now 6am – July 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

[00:23]God Decides Who Survives Assassination AttemptsDonald Trump was almost assassinated last Saturday night at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service wasn't protecting him, but God was. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon also dismissed Special Counsel Jack Smith's criminal trial against Trump this week.“Ready for War”“God Isn't Finished With Trump”“Why Is God Protecting Donald Trump?”America Under Attack [22:00]Europe Fears Trump's VP J.D. VanceDonald Trump's new running mate, J.D. Vance, is putting Europe on alert. Vance believes America should send less aid to Europe, boosting calls from the Continent to militarize on its own. [44:07]Russia Is Building a New Space-Based Nuclear WeaponXi Jingping may have had a stroke this past week, which raises the question, What would happen if he wasn't around anymore? And Russia threatened the world with nuclear war again; it announced it is developing a new space-based nuclear weapon with indiscriminate destruction capabilities. Isaiah's End-Time Vision [50:14]Bad News for NetanyahuThe Houthis conducted a drone attack today on Tel Aviv, Israel. Meanwhile, Israel is finally drafting Orthodox Jews into the military, which spells bad news for Netanyahu.

Jacob Shapiro welcomes Elohim Monard back on the podcast for a serious and important discussion on crime in Latin America. They discuss the reasons behind the increase of crime in the region, how it ties into migration, why strongmen like Bukele are so fascinating to geopolitical nerds everywhere…and why pessimism might be the answer to attacking crime head on.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (00:23) - Why is crime increasing?(02:11) - tatistics on Violence in Latin America(03:16) - Migration and Its Complexities(04:41) - The Paradox of US-Latin America Relations(06:56) - Root Causes of Crime in Latin America(17:14) - Transnational Crime Networks(21:48) - Local Control and Government Response(33:46) - The Bukele Approach to Crime(40:05) - The Challenge of Rule of Law in Latin America(41:14) - Mexico's Approach to Crime and Militarization(42:07) - The Paradox of Democracy and Authoritarianism(43:44) - Criminal Organizations and Government Control(46:49) - The Role of Criminal Groups in Society(01:00:31) - The Need for Transnational Solutions(01:07:53) - The Impact of the Pandemic on Crime(01:10:17) - The Venezuelan Crisis and Regional Instability(01:18:43) - Concluding Thoughts on Crime and Governance--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In this edition of In the News, we cover: 1. Why climate protesters painted Stonehenge and why you should pay attention Inspo: https://www.tiktok.com/@liloceanpaige/video/7383069081353604383 Sources: https://youtu.be/IOsPJcWlqo4?si=1pRyaj6PSwieLXxD https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/amoc-collapse-consequences https://apnews.com/article/stonehenge-vandalism-paint-climate-protest-summer-solstice-34d7591e858c904a1569ce415a8ad10b https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00568-7 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adk1189 2. How militarization holds back climate justice Sources: https://ips-dc.org/climate-militarism-primer/ https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/files/cow/imce/papers/Pentagon%20Fuel%20Use%2C%20Climate%20Change%20and%20the%20Costs%20of%20War%20Revised%20November%202019%20Crawford.pdf https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/The-Greening-of-the-U-S-Military https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/14/climate-change-could-displace-216-million-by-2050-report 3. Plastic Free July and a ban on styrofoam in Washington state Ocean Conservancy: https://oceanconservancy.org/action-center/ Plastic Free July: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ 4. The UN proposes a ban on fossil fuel advertising and the state of Vermont passes a bill requiring fossil fuel producers to pay for climate damages Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22vl99vwro https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/5/godfathers-of-climate-chaos-un-chief-calls-for-ban-on-fossil-fuel-ads https://www.npr.org/2024/06/08/nx-s1-4992065/a-law-in-vermont-makes-fossil-fuel-company-pay-for-damages-from-climate-change#:~:text=A%20law%20in%20Vermont%20makes,damages%20from%20climate%20change%20%3A%20NPR&text=Weekend%20Edition%20Saturday-,A%20law%20in%20Vermont%20makes%20fossil%20fuel%20company%20pay%20for,damage%20from%20major%20oil%20companies. If you like this segment and our other content, consider donating to keep us up and running: https://gofund.me/59a67bce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support

Two members of Veterans for Peace participated in a recent delegation to South Korea to mark the anniversary of two young girls who were killed by a US tank during a military exercise. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ellen Barfield, a long time activist who was on delegation and who was serving in South Korea in 1980 when the massacre of students and leftists occurred in Gwangju, about the trip and the ongoing war in Korea. Barfield also discusses the RIMPAC military exercises that begin this week in the Pacific and the veteran-led Peace Walk that is headed to Washington, DC for the anti-NATO activities starting the weekend of July 6 and 7. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

Nationalism. Emerging technology. Militarization. Destroyed bodies. Total war. In this episode, three historians reconsider the dominant themes of the First World War—which are as relevant today as they were a century ago. Cheyenne Pettit studies Canadian and British conflicts over the treatment of venereal disease during World War One. Matthew Hershey's research explores meanings and experiences of soldiers' suicide in the First World War. And Lediona Shahollari focuses on the 1923 Greek-Turkish population exchange during the partition of those two states in the aftermath of the Great War. Join them in a conversation reflecting on the legacy of that conflict.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 12:51)We Need Order Along the Border: We Cannot Support the Subversion of Our Border and the Rule of LawIn Shift, Biden Issues Order Allowing Temporary Border Closure to Migrants by The New York Times (Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Hamed Aleaziz)Biden to Issue Executive Order on Southern Border, Limiting Asylum by The Wall Street Journal (Michelle Hackman and Tarini Parti)Part II (12:51 - 14:08)Every Country Needs an Immigration Policy: No Nation That Has Unrestricted Borders Will Survive to Help AnyonePart III (14:08 - 19:47)No, We Should Not Sell China Our Military Expertise: Allies Warn U.S. and Allied Military Pilots Not to Train Chinese MilitaryAllies Warn Former Fighter Pilots Not to Train Chinese Military Members by The New York Times (Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper)Part IV (19:47 - 22:17)A Simple Mountain Hotel or a Nest of Spies? A Chinese Couple, a Century-Old Lodge, and a Plot to Steal Information on Advanced American AircraftMystery in the Alps: A Chinese Family, a Swiss Inn and the World's Most Expensive Weapon by The Wall Street Journal (Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, Liza Lin)Part V (22:17 - 25:30)A Potential War in Space? America Prepares for the Militarization of the World Far, Far AwayAmerica Is Getting Ready for Space Warfare by The Wall Street Journal (Doug Cameron and Micah Maidenberg)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

*Content warning the following contains discussions surrounding experiences with border patrol and graphic descriptions of violence, and even death, that may be triggering, or traumatizing to some audiences. Please take care while listening*On May 18, 2023, Raymond Mattia Sr. (baht) a respected member of the Tohono O'odham community, was tragically shot and killed by Border Patrol agents. This incident, highlights the frequent and invasive interactions between Border Patrol and the Tohono O'odham people with the use of excessive force. This episode highlights the family and community members that have organized peaceful protests, and are pursuing legal action, emphasizing the need for greater oversight of Border Patrol operations. Raymond's death has brought attention to issues of accountability and transparency within the Border Patrol, his family has been vocal about the excessive force used and the lack of accountability, calling for immediate reforms to prevent future tragedies within the community. There is a growing call for solidarity and support from other communities to raise awareness and catalyze societal change.This incident underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive review of Border Patrol practices, the family's advocacy for justice highlights the ongoing struggles of militarization across the Tohono O'odham Nation, may we continue to stand in solidarity with the family in their efforts. *for NON O'odham listeners. (BAHT) is a O'odham phrase meaning to respect those who have passed and keep them at peace. 

A police state is characterized by a government or authority that exercises an unusually high degree of control and surveillance over its citizens, often at the expense of their civil liberties and individual freedoms. Here's a summary of what a police state might look like:Authoritarian Rule: In a police state, power is concentrated in the hands of a central authority, typically a dictator or a small group of individuals. The government wields significant control over all aspects of society.Mass Surveillance: Extensive surveillance mechanisms are in place to monitor citizens' activities. This includes the widespread use of security cameras, wiretaps, and data collection programs, often justified in the name of national security.Limited Freedom of Speech and Expression: Freedom of speech and expression are heavily restricted. Critical opinions of the government or its policies can lead to censorship, punishment, or imprisonment. Independent media outlets are often silenced or controlled by the state.Political Repression: Opposition parties and political dissent are suppressed. Opposition leaders, activists, and journalists may face arrest, harassment, or even disappearance.Militarization of Police: The police force is heavily militarized, with access to advanced weaponry and equipment. Law enforcement agencies have extensive powers, and their actions are often unchecked.Restrictions on Movement: Citizens may face limitations on their ability to travel freely both domestically and internationally. Checkpoints and roadblocks can be common, and travel permits may be required.Secret Police: A secret police force is often established to monitor and infiltrate perceived threats to the government. These agencies operate covertly and are not subject to normal legal oversight.Suppression of Civil Liberties: Fundamental civil liberties, such as the right to privacy, due process, and protection from arbitrary arrest, may be eroded or suspended.Propaganda and State-Controlled Media: The government controls or heavily influences media outlets, disseminating propaganda that promotes its agenda and suppresses dissenting views.Informants and Citizen Spying: Citizens are encouraged or coerced into reporting on the activities of their neighbors, colleagues, and even family members. Fear of being reported leads to a culture of self-censorship.Limited Access to Information: Access to information is tightly controlled, with censorship of books, websites, and social media platforms. Independent information sources are often blocked.Arbitrary Detention and Torture: People can be detained without due process for extended periods. Torture and mistreatment of detainees may occur in secret detention facilities.Manipulation of Elections: Elections may exist, but they are often manipulated to maintain the ruling party's control. Opposition candidates may be disqualified or face intimidation.Limited Freedom of Assembly: Protests and gatherings are heavily regulated or prohibited. Demonstrators risk arrest, violence, or even deadly force from security forces.Cult of Personality: The leader or ruling party is often glorified and portrayed as infallible. Dissent against the leader is equated with disloyalty to the state.As the crackdown on alleged gang members continues by the government of El Salvador, the slide into a police seems inevitable. In this episode, we continue to hear how the crackdown is being used as a means of revenge and how many innocent people have been been arrested and never heard from again. (commercial at at 16:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:El Salvador: The hell of the innocent sent to prison on an anonymous phone call (msn.com)

Ismat Raza Shahjehan is the the Deputy General-Secretary of the Awami Workers Party, President of the Women's Democratic Front and a leading member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement. Ismat comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Mahrang Baloch's protest in Islamabad, PTM, the Politics of Resistance, The Left, Revolution and the State's Monopoly over violence. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 State atrocities on the Baloch March 9:30 Why peripheries are not allowed to protest in Islamabad 17:30 Parliamentary Politics vs Resistance Politics 21:30 Revolution, System Change and Violence 32:30 Philosophy of Non-violence and the State's Monopoly over Violence 40:25 Militarization of Pushtoon Culture and Zia-ul-Haq 53:30 Why Urban Pakistan does not care about the Peripheries 1:00:00 KhyberPukhtoonkhwa. PTI and Pakistan's Political System 1:08:00 Left Politics, Progressive Causes and Identity Politics 1:18:30 Audience Questions

A major Congress member and top former Trump administration official published an article calling to overthrow China's government. They boasted that the US is waging a new cold war and must win it, while proposing a military budget of $1.4 trillion per year. Ben Norton debunks the deceptions of the warmongers in Washington. Check out our related video: CIA director threatens China & Russia, says Ukraine war benefits US economy - https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/02/07/cia-director-china-threat-russia-ukraine-war/ Topics 0:00 Topic 1:07 2024 election 1:59 Council on Foreign Relations & CIA 3:30 Matt Pottinger & Mike Gallagher 5:07 US new cold war on China 8:21 Deceptively distorting Xi Jinping's speeches 12:50 Information warfare 16:00 Colonialism 17:32 Misquoting Chinese officials 20:29 Militarization of Asia 21:49 $1.37 trillion military budget 22:44 US domination of Asia 24:51 Recruit "cold warriors" 26:44 Regime change: Rollback, not just containment 28:05 Manufacturing consent for war 29:21 Outro

A police state is characterized by a government or authority that exercises an unusually high degree of control and surveillance over its citizens, often at the expense of their civil liberties and individual freedoms. Here's a summary of what a police state might look like:Authoritarian Rule: In a police state, power is concentrated in the hands of a central authority, typically a dictator or a small group of individuals. The government wields significant control over all aspects of society.Mass Surveillance: Extensive surveillance mechanisms are in place to monitor citizens' activities. This includes the widespread use of security cameras, wiretaps, and data collection programs, often justified in the name of national security.Limited Freedom of Speech and Expression: Freedom of speech and expression are heavily restricted. Critical opinions of the government or its policies can lead to censorship, punishment, or imprisonment. Independent media outlets are often silenced or controlled by the state.Political Repression: Opposition parties and political dissent are suppressed. Opposition leaders, activists, and journalists may face arrest, harassment, or even disappearance.Militarization of Police: The police force is heavily militarized, with access to advanced weaponry and equipment. Law enforcement agencies have extensive powers, and their actions are often unchecked.Restrictions on Movement: Citizens may face limitations on their ability to travel freely both domestically and internationally. Checkpoints and roadblocks can be common, and travel permits may be required.Secret Police: A secret police force is often established to monitor and infiltrate perceived threats to the government. These agencies operate covertly and are not subject to normal legal oversight.Suppression of Civil Liberties: Fundamental civil liberties, such as the right to privacy, due process, and protection from arbitrary arrest, may be eroded or suspended.Propaganda and State-Controlled Media: The government controls or heavily influences media outlets, disseminating propaganda that promotes its agenda and suppresses dissenting views.Informants and Citizen Spying: Citizens are encouraged or coerced into reporting on the activities of their neighbors, colleagues, and even family members. Fear of being reported leads to a culture of self-censorship.Limited Access to Information: Access to information is tightly controlled, with censorship of books, websites, and social media platforms. Independent information sources are often blocked.Arbitrary Detention and Torture: People can be detained without due process for extended periods. Torture and mistreatment of detainees may occur in secret detention facilities.Manipulation of Elections: Elections may exist, but they are often manipulated to maintain the ruling party's control. Opposition candidates may be disqualified or face intimidation.Limited Freedom of Assembly: Protests and gatherings are heavily regulated or prohibited. Demonstrators risk arrest, violence, or even deadly force from security forces.Cult of Personality: The leader or ruling party is often glorified and portrayed as infallible. Dissent against the leader is equated with disloyalty to the state.As the crackdown on alleged gang members continues by the government of El Salvador, the slide into a police seems inevitable. In this episode, we continue to hear how the crackdown is being used as a means of revenge and how many innocent people have been been arrested and never heard from again.(commercial at at 16:25)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:El Salvador: The hell of the innocent sent to prison on an anonymous phone call (msn.com)

"Super Sunday" and Washington Empire Wastes No Time Pushing for WarAs the public is distracted with the Stupor Bowl circus, the Senate votes on Super Bowl Sunday to fund more war in Ukraine & Israel#SuperBowlMassacreAlso on Sunday, the 45th anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution. Americans ignore the 1953 CIA coup that started the processA look back at 20+ years of alarms about Iran's IMMINENT NUKES warnings and demands for immediate invasionOil Wars (and piracy) — allegations that dozens of US tankers are stealing oil from Syria as America occupies 20% of the country. Did you miss the vote?Stupor Bowl ElitismThe sequin suited Mr. PfizerSuper Bowl elitism — guess what percentage of median household income is the ticket priceBiden fumbles his Super Bowl opportunity, then mumbles his way through a couple of set piecesTrump attacks Taylor Swift for "disloyalty" — it's ALWAYS about himPlotting Biden's ExitHis mental incompetency, his criminal actions continue to be the topic of speculation about whether and how he will be removed as the Democrat candidateCan he be replaced by Dems? Who would be the likely replacement?Meet Trump 3.0 — Trump's Campaign PromisesExplains to MAGA that he will use funding to get people to do what he wants — did they understand now that's what he did in 2020?Trump claims he will save 2A and Biden will destroy — here's a reality check on what he DIDShooting from the lip — Trump refers to Jan6 as "insurrection" and says he would encourage Russia to attack any NATO country that doesn't pay upProjection — Melania has been missing for the entire campaign up until now, as she returns Trump attacks Nikki for her missing husband — who's on military dutyChristianity as cringe entertainmentTuesdays w Taylor"The Chosen" fictional character createsCanterbury Cathedral hosts "Rave in the Nave" turning the ancient cathedral into a discothequeDoomers — the right is in a downward spiral with the sure, relentless march of globalism — what is the antidote? How do we prep? The Militarization of Medicine — the Medical Industrial Complex, a mirror of the MICFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

"Super Sunday" and Washington Empire Wastes No Time Pushing for WarAs the public is distracted with the Stupor Bowl circus, the Senate votes on Super Bowl Sunday to fund more war in Ukraine & Israel#SuperBowlMassacreAlso on Sunday, the 45th anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution. Americans ignore the 1953 CIA coup that started the processA look back at 20+ years of alarms about Iran's IMMINENT NUKES warnings and demands for immediate invasionOil Wars (and piracy) — allegations that dozens of US tankers are stealing oil from Syria as America occupies 20% of the country. Did you miss the vote?Stupor Bowl ElitismThe sequin suited Mr. PfizerSuper Bowl elitism — guess what percentage of median household income is the ticket priceBiden fumbles his Super Bowl opportunity, then mumbles his way through a couple of set piecesTrump attacks Taylor Swift for "disloyalty" — it's ALWAYS about himPlotting Biden's ExitHis mental incompetency, his criminal actions continue to be the topic of speculation about whether and how he will be removed as the Democrat candidateCan he be replaced by Dems? Who would be the likely replacement?Meet Trump 3.0 — Trump's Campaign PromisesExplains to MAGA that he will use funding to get people to do what he wants — did they understand now that's what he did in 2020?Trump claims he will save 2A and Biden will destroy — here's a reality check on what he DIDShooting from the lip — Trump refers to Jan6 as "insurrection" and says he would encourage Russia to attack any NATO country that doesn't pay upProjection — Melania has been missing for the entire campaign up until now, as she returns Trump attacks Nikki for her missing husband — who's on military dutyChristianity as cringe entertainmentTuesdays w Taylor"The Chosen" fictional character createsCanterbury Cathedral hosts "Rave in the Nave" turning the ancient cathedral into a discothequeDoomers — the right is in a downward spiral with the sure, relentless march of globalism — what is the antidote? How do we prep? The Militarization of Medicine — the Medical Industrial Complex, a mirror of the MICFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT

Dr. Wayne Dartez, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA, joins Dr. Hixson to discuss the militarization of the police in our culture today. https://www.notbyworks.org/ https://nbwministries.myshopify.com/  https://linktr.ee/nbwministries  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCMIahDSgmwkm9PRf9KIWsw  https://rumble.com/c/notbyworks  https://notbyworks.podbean.com/  http://www.notbyworks.org/Spirit-Of-The-False-Prophet https://www.notbyworks.org/Spirit-Of-The-Antichrist-Volume-One https://www.notbyworks.org/Spirit-Of-The-Antichrist-Volume-two 

What accounts for the militarization of the police in the U.S., and how long has it been going on? Julian Go links police militarization with colonial conquest, imperial control, and the racialization of crime and disorder. The domestic effects and implications of the so-called imperial boomerang, Go reveals, have been momentous and longstanding. (Encore presentation.) Julian Go, Policing Empires: Militarization, Race, and the Imperial Boomerang in Britain and the U.S. Oxford University Press, 2023 (Image on main page by Tony Webster.) The post Police Militarization & Empire appeared first on KPFA.

As a new anti-war movement sweeps the country we revisit an interview about the forgotten direct actions of the last anti-war movement.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the decades after World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust, Germany deliberately underinvested in its military. But that's about to change.Katrin Bennhold, a correspondent in Europe and former Berlin bureau chief, explains why Germany is re-entering an era of militarization, and what that will mean for its national identity.Guest: Katrin Bennhold, a Germany and Europe correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Germany adopted a more muscular security plan in an attempt to set priorities, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but politics may have weakened it.German leaders are vowing to transform the country into a military power capable of taking responsibility for Europe's security. Can they — and a hesitant German society — follow through on that promise?For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.