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Jack accidentally wishes for Avery to stay away more and now she's a North Korean hostage who's been married to Kim Jong-un. Liz decides to clean up her other apartment (aka Tracy's hideout) but quickly get distracted by a single plastic bag in a tree and Tracy can't accept that his entourage found something funny while he was gone. Original Air Date: April 28, 2011 Love the pod? Join our Patreon party! You can find us at patreon.com/takespod and choose the level (adventure) that works for you. Want more Nick and Julie? Check out their other podcast: Takes All Over the Place - wherever you get your podcasts. They can also be found on social @takespod and @blergpodcast

Growing up in an elite DPRK family, Seohyun Lee enjoyed privileges available to few other North Koreans. But that all changed during a study abroad trip to China, when she says a seemingly innocuous question from a taxi driver led to her “waking up from the matrix.” Then when a close friend of hers disappeared, she and her family were forced to escape the country for good. This week, Lee joins the NK News podcast to discuss her life in the DPRK and the many ways in which it has changed since her defection. She talks about her family's connections to China-DPRK trade, the rigid school system, her work as a human rights activist, what she plans to study as the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Otto Warmbier family, and more. Seohyun Lee (@Pyonghattan) is a North Korean defector and human rights advocate who runs the Pyonghattan YouTube channel with her brother Hyun-seung Lee. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Progress has stalled on investigations over North Korean abductions of Japanese nationals, with no prospects of arresting suspects 20 years after Pyongyang admitted for the first time to abducting Japanese citizens.

In this thrilling episode, Chris sits down with Paul Fischer, author of the book A Kim Jong Il Production, as they discuss the astonishing tale of Shin Sang-Ok and  Choi Eun-Hee.  The husband and wife team that took South Korea cinema by storm, only to be kidnapped by North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il to make movies for despot. The duo made several films for Kim, most notably the kaiju film Pulgasari,  and how that film ultimately  lead to their freedom.  A tale so wild, it feels like a Hollywood story, but it's anything but. Notes: A Kim Jong Il Production Find Paul on Twitter:  or his website Twitter @TheKaijuKingdom Instagram.com/TheKaijuKingdom Facebook.com/TheKaijukingdomPodcast www.thekaijukingdompodcast.com

北朝鮮の宋日昊大使、２０１７年４月、平壌【ソウル時事】北朝鮮外務省の宋日昊大使は、１７日の日朝平壌宣言２０年を前に談話を出し、日本人拉致問題は「全て解決した」と強調した。 A North Korean diplomat has condemned Japan in a statement released ahead of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Pyongyang Declaration, the Korean Central News Agency said Friday.

北朝鮮による日本人拉致事件で、警察当局は拉致容疑事案の被害者を１９人と認定し、拉致の可能性を排除できないのは８７１人に上るとしている。 Progress has stalled on investigations over North Korean abductions of Japanese nationals, with no prospects of arresting suspects 20 years after Pyongyang admitted for the first time to abducting Japanese citizens.

A North Korean diplomat has condemned Japan in a statement released ahead of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Pyongyang Declaration, the Korean Central News Agency said Friday.

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news, including: Albania suffers under another crippling Iranian attack Iran's APT42 using clever, multi-persona phishing State Department cyber snitching program paying off Former NSA director Gen. Keith Alexander sued over alleged IronNet pump and dump Mudge fronts US Senate Judiciary Committee Much, much more… This week's show is brought to you by Stairwell. Mike Wiacek, Stairwell's founder and CEO is this week's sponsor guest and he talks about why they've pushed their Inception platform beyond YARA hunting. You can see a demo of Inception on our YouTube product demo page. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Twitter if that's your thing. Show notes Risky Biz News: Albania-Iran cyber drama far from over US sanctions Iran intelligence agency over Albania cyberattack - The Record by Recorded Future Tom Uren on Cyber Embuggerance Iranian military using spoofed personas to target nuclear security researchers - The Record by Recorded Future Iranian hackers spy on journalists and government officials, researchers warn - The Record by Recorded Future FBI, DOJ defend ‘offensive' actions against Chinese, Russian operations - The Record by Recorded Future State Department bounty program for cybercriminal tips has 'born fruit,' top FBI official says More than $30 million seized from North Korean hackers involved in Axie crypto-theft - The Record by Recorded Future $30 Million Seized: How the Cryptocurrency Community Is Making It Difficult for North Korean Hackers To Profit - Chainalysis Twitter whistleblower testifies to Congress, calls for tech regulation reforms - The Record by Recorded Future Twitter whistleblower testifies before Senate Former NSA Head Keith Alexander Accused of Pump-and-Dump Scheme Google: Conti repurposing tools for Ukraine attacks using Follina bug, Musk impersonation - The Record by Recorded Future Pro-Ukraine hackers claim attack on Russian TV broadcasts - The Record by Recorded Future Initial access broker or ransomware gang has 'exclusive' access to Mitel zero-day exploit: report - The Record by Recorded Future Cyberattacks against U.S. hospitals mean higher mortality rates, study finds Buenos Aires legislature announces ransomware attack - The Record by Recorded Future Ransomware attack knocked a Kentucky city-operated ISP offline before holiday - The Record by Recorded Future Ransomware attacks on retail increase, average retail payment grows to more than $200K - The Record by Recorded Future Cisco: Log4j vulnerability used to attack energy companies in Canada, US and Japan - The Record by Recorded Future Patreon security team layoffs cause backlash in creator community This Clever Anti-Censorship Tool Lets Russians Read Blocked News | WIRED Apple Kills Passwords in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura | WIRED Catalin Cimpanu on Twitter: "They're still recruiting, btw" / Twitter Cyberfella on Twitter: "@campuscodi Please convince Patrick to have a segment about NAFO named "Shitposting Dogs on the Bird App are making Vatniks Seethe and Cope" on the next riskybizz ep

What does freedom mean to you and what would you be willing to sacrifice to attain — or maintain — it?For most in America, tyranny is a foreign concept that we study in textbooks, and maybe debate in the classroom. Having lived through the terrors of the North Korean regime and human trafficking, Yeonmi Park brings a haunting warning to Americans: there are parallels between the Left's crackdown on self-expression and thought, and the brutal regime she risked her life to escape.On today's episode of The Kevin Roberts Show, Yeonmi Park shares what she has learned about, and her deep appreciation for freedom after enduring dire circumstances in her escape from North Korea.Watch The Kevin Roberts Show: https://bit.ly/3uCKM8BListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36iuBoS (leave us a 5-star review!)Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wwFQV6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changes are coming to one of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification's key documents. Eric Crusius, partner at Holland & Knight LLP, says what changes he thinks could benefit industry and what could benefit the Department of Defense. Federal government law enforcement agencies have clawed back more than 30 million dollars in crypto currency North Korean hackers stole earlier this year. Brian Capra, director of strategic applications for Chainalysis, explains the threat landscape presented by cryptocurrency and how the federal government can defend against it. This interview is underwritten by Chainalysis. The end of the fiscal year is about two weeks away now and the White House is prepping agencies to get ready for another continuing resolution. Gerard Badorrek, former chief financial officer at the General Services Administration and founder of the Federal RPA Community of Practice, discusses how agencies can get ready for a CR and how CFOs can help other parts of the organization prepare. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Hello from Seoul (both real and fictional)!This week, we welcome our friend and K-drama expert Jenny Wang Medina back to the pod to discuss the new Netflix hit “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.” The legal-procedural K-drama follows an autistic attorney, Woo Young-woo, who joins the ranks of a high-powered law firm and quickly proves herself invaluable. It's wholesome, marginally sea-themed, and set in a fantasy playground of the professional sphere. We discuss the hot-button issues in Korea that form the backdrop of the show, like children's rights, Buddhism versus Christianity, North Korean defectors, and eminent domain, just to name a few. We reflect on the rise of multiculturalism and minority rights in Korean society, TV, and film, which has led to the increased visibility of people with disabilities. Woo has also sparked a specific discourse around the portrayal of its autistic protagonist. Will the show also inspire a generation of women lawyers to move to Korea, expecting a feminist haven, or convince Korean parents to ease up on their kids' time at hagwons? Only time will tell. If you plan to watch the series, we should warn you that Jay drops a couple of pretty extreme spoilers towards the end of the ep!Later this week, we'll be releasing a bonus recording of our book club with Lisa Hsiao Chen, author of “Activities of Daily Living,” for paid subscribers. We've also been using our TTSG Discord to plan subscriber meet-ups with Tammy in Seoul. If you'd like to join in, subscribe via Patreon or Substack. And you can always email us at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

What does freedom mean to you and what would you be willing to sacrifice to attain — or maintain — it?   For most in America, tyranny is a foreign concept that we study in textbooks, and maybe debate in the classroom. Having lived through the terrors of the North Korean regime and human trafficking, […]

Meet Brady. A Canadian commercial diver who is an absolute badass. He decided to reward himself on his 20th birthday by visiting North Korea, had a part as a white person in a Bollywood movie and has been to 50 countries, all by the age of 25. He has backpacked most of Africa and has survived living in Australia for 2 years with the Bogans. Enjoy a great episode from this legend. ABOUT THE SHOW Crack open a cold one as avid traveller Phil takes you around the globe on a series of wild adventures that aren't going to be featured in your guide book. Temples by day, dance floors by night; the boys and their guests from around the globe, straight talk you through life on the road and share some of their world-class stories. Whether it be from life threatening bus rides or encounters with the Thai mafia, this show will open your eyes to a whole new world and satisfy your wanderlust. ADDITIONAL CONTENT Linktree - https://linktr.ee/2beerstilltakeoff Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2beerstilltakeoff?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2beerstilltakeoff/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/2BeersTillTakeoff SPECIAL THANKS Produced by: David at Strutt Sound Productions- https://linktr.ee/davidsirish Music by Alex Gagne: https://www.instagram.com/alexandregagne_music/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alexandregagne23_ BUSINESS CONTACT INFO/COLLABORATIONS 2beerstilltakeoff@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2beerstilltakeoff/message-- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2beerstilltakeoff/message

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: What could an AI-caused existential catastrophe actually look like?, published by Benjamin Hilton on September 12, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This article forms part of 80000 Hours's explanation of risks from artificial intelligence, and focuses on how an AI system could cause an existential catastrophe. Our full problem profile on risks from AI looks at why we're worried things like this will happen. At 5:29 AM on July 16, 1945, deep in the Jornada del Muerto desert in New Mexico, the Manhattan Project carried out the world's first successful test of a nuclear weapon. From that moment, we've had the technological capacity to wipe out humanity. But if you asked someone in 1945 to predict exactly how this risk would play out, they would almost certainly have got it wrong. They may have thought there would have been more widespread use of nuclear weapons in World War II. They certainly would not have predicted the fall of the USSR 45 years later. Current experts are concerned about India–Pakistan nuclear conflict and North Korean state action, but 1945 was before even the partition of India or the Korean War. That is to say, you'd have real difficulty predicting anything about how nuclear weapons would be used. It would have been even harder to make these predictions in 1933, when Leo Szilard first realised that a nuclear chain reaction of immense power could be possible, without any concrete idea of what these weapons would look like. Despite this difficulty, you wouldn't be wrong to be concerned. In our problem profile on AI, we describe a very general way in which advancing AI could go wrong. But there are lots of specifics we can't know much about at this point. Maybe there will be a single transformative AI system, or maybe there will be many; there could be very fast growth in the capabilities of AI, or very slow growth. Each scenario will look a little different, and carry different risks. And the specific problems that arise in any one scenario are necessarily less likely to happen than the overall risk. Despite not knowing how things will play out, it may still be useful to look at some concrete possibilities of how things could go wrong. In particular, we argued in the full profile that sufficiently advanced systems might be able to take power away from humans — how could that possibly happen? How could a power-seeking AI actually take power? Here are seven possible techniques that could be used by a power-seeking AI (or multiple AI systems working together) to actually gain power. These techniques could all interact with one another, and it's difficult to say at this point (years or decades before the technology exists) which are most likely to be used. Also, systems more intelligent than humans could develop plans to seek power that we haven't yet thought of. 1. Hacking Software is absolutely full of vulnerabilities. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology reported over 8,000 vulnerabilities found in systems across the world in 2021 — an average of 50 per day. Most of these are small, but every so often they are used to cause huge chaos. The list of most expensive crypto hacks keeps getting new entrants — as of March 2022, the largest was $624 million stolen from Ronin Network. And nobody noticed for six days. One expert we spoke to said that professional ‘red teams' — security staff whose job it is to find vulnerabilities in systems — frequently manage to infiltrate their clients, including crucial and powerful infrastructure like banks and national energy grids. In 2010, the Stuxnet virus successfully managed to destroy Iranian nuclear enrichment centrifuges — despite these centrifuges being completely disconnected from the internet — marking the first time a piece of malware was used to cause physical damage. A Russian hack in 20...

 Hosts Sug Shin and Dan Chung are joined by friend and Crossing Borders' events coordinator Tony Kang to discuss what has become known as "The Pongsu Incident." In 2003, North Korean citizens were caught running heroine into Australia in what is now considered to be one of the biggest drug stings that Victoria has ever seen. Yes, that's right. North Korea is responsible for one of Australia's largest drug busts. The three hosts discuss the incident in all of its peculiar details including the lead up to the incident, what North Korea could have been motivated by, the ineptitude of the smugglers and much, much more. The hosts give suggestions on what North Korea can do better next time.  You can learn more about the incident in this video, which was created by Vice News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqz-UenejQwSupport the show

On today's CoinMarketRecap with Connor Sephton, Bitcoin rallies above $21,000 — but will it last? Google unveils a countdown clock for The Merge as excitement builds. A man reveals how he lost $1 million in a brutal pig butchering scam. Stolen crypto is recovered from North Korean hackers for the first time ever. And some crypto creators are accused of cashing in on the Queen's death after launching altcoins and NFTs in her honor. You can follow us on Twitter — @ConnorSephton and @CoinMarketCap.

New episode of Mission: DeFi with Publius from Beanstalk Farms - https://www.missiondefi.com/beanstalk-4/ OSTP Report is bad for Bitcoin & other POW chains - https://twitter.com/thetrocro/status/1567986913742569475 Coinbase employee accuses Cobie - Doesn't go well - https://twitter.com/cobie/status/1567983167096733698?s=20&t=AJSB7jqeO9EqlawsBwZ9JQ BNB Chain announces zero-knowledge proof scaling technology - https://www.theblock.co/post/168514/bnb-chain-announces-zero-knowledge-proof-scaling-technology?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Gary Gensler Wants to Regulate Crypto - Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-09-08/gary-gensler-wants-to-regulate-crypto?leadSource=uverify%20wall Rethinking Responsible Disclosure for Cryptocurrency Security - Lawfare - https://www.lawfareblog.com/rethinking-responsible-disclosure-cryptocurrency-security Feds claw back $30 million of cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers | Ars Technica - https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/feds-claw-back-30-million-of-cryptocurrency-stolen-by-north-korean-hackers/ Canto Hackathon - https://thecoh.build/ Root Protocol Announces $9M Seed Funding - https://www.cryptotimes.io/root-protocol-announces-9m-seed-funding/ Tiafoe is the first American man to reach the U.S. Open semifinals since 2006 - https://www.cryptotimes.io/root-protocol-announces-9m-seed-funding/ Joe Cawley and Brad Nickel cover the DeFi news of the day, new opportunities in the space including liquidity pools, yield farming, staking, and much more. This is not financial advice. Nothing said on the show should be considered financial advice. This is just the opinions of Brad Nickel, Joe Cawley, and our guests. None of us are financial advisors. Trading, participating, yield farming, liquidity pools, and all of DeFi and crypto is high risk and dangerous. If you decide to participate, do your own research. Never count on the research of others. We don't know what we are talking about and you can lose all your money. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, because you probably will lose it all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/missiondefi/support

A tiny band of North Korean defectors is battling for the hearts and minds of 25 million people with shortwave news and programming. Free North Korea Radio, founded by Christians, is helping people in the world's most totalitarian state imagine life without the Kim regime. Will the truth set them free?This is a WORLD Radio encore presentation from September 18, 2021.Subscribe to the Doubletake Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doubletake/id1634415828

In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear weapons and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his appeal to help Pakistan recover from catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 1,400. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear weapons and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his appeal to help Pakistan recover from catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 1,400. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

North Korean communist dictator Kim Jong-un vowed today to never give up his country's arsenal of nuclear weapons. He made it clear that Pyongyang has no intention of resuming talks with the United States about denuclearization. He also accused the USA of plotting to cause his government to collapse. Meanwhile Ukraine's top military commander said he cannot rule out a nuclear war with Russia. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 9/9/22 It's the Final Day! The day when Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. You can order the second edition of Rick's book, Final Day!  https://rickwiles.com/final-day

A tiny band of North Korean defectors is battling for the hearts and minds of 25 million people with shortwave news and programming. Free North Korea Radio, founded by Christians, is helping people in the world's most totalitarian state imagine life without the Kim regime. Will the truth set them free?

In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear weapons and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his appeal to help Pakistan recover from catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 1,400. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear weapons and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his appeal to help Pakistan recover from catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 1,400. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

September 6, 2022 - Join us for this roundtable and podcast recording on North Korea-China Relations after The Singapore Summit, with Dr. Seong-Hyon Lee, senior fellow at the George H. W. Bush Foundation and a visiting scholar at Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies. In conversation with policy director Jonathan Corrado, Dr. Lee's talk explores the evolving relationship between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with a special focus on the time period between the U.S.-DPRK Summits in Singapore (June 2018) and Hanoi (February 2019). Dr. Lee scrutinizes documentary footage of the summits, reviews official Chinese and North Korean documents, and utilizes interviews with people in the know to reveal how Xi gradually increased his influence over Kim through their five summit meetings between March 2018 and June 2019. The talk concludes with some policy implications for the North Korean nuclear issue under the current Biden-Xi administrations. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/item/1611-north-korea-china-relations-after-the-singapore-summit

Facts & Spin for September 7, 2022 top stories: Trump is granted a special master for Mar-A-Lago documents, Trump helpers reportedly accessed a Georgia county election office, The death toll rises for a China earthquake, At least 35 civilians killed in a Burkina Faso attack, The UN declares Somalia on the brink of famine, Ukraine's largest nuclear reactor is unplugged again, The US claims that Russia is buying North Korean artillery, At least 6 are killed in a suicide attack on Russian's Afghan embassy, Israel says its army probably killed a Palestinian journalist, Chilean voters reject a new constitution, and Pelosi eyes an ambassadorship to Italy if the GOP wins the house. Sources: https://www.improvethenews.org/ Brief Listener Survey: https://www.improvethenews.org/pod

John Zmirak. Mikhail Gorbachev: The Anti-Biden, Euthanasia in Universal Health Care, Mini Documentary- IVERMECTIN: THE TRUTH, and more. The Eric Metaxas Show John Zmirak  Sep 02 2022   John Zmirak comments on the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, focusing on his legacy; euthanasia in Canada, the default cost-saving healthcare solution; and several other hard-hitting articles posted at Stream.org.   John Zmirak- https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/ The Eric Metaxas Show- https://metaxastalk.com/podcasts/   Mini Documentary- IVERMECTIN: THE TRUTH Watch this presentation free at-  https://www.bitchute.com/video/AU1fhYmEybl3/   PlandemicSeriesOfficial https://rumble.com/user/PlandemicSeriesOfficial   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- May Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev Rest in Peace. He Was the Anti-Biden By JOHN ZMIRAK Published on August 31, 2022 John Zmirak When I heard that he'd died, I found my eyes welling with tears. I realized that Mikhail Gorbachev had made an enormous difference to my life, to all of our lives. He enriched them immeasurably, at the cost of ruining his own. “Greater love hath no man,” I thought, and said a quick, fervent prayer for his soul. Here was a man who grew up in the heart of the godless, authoritarian Soviet system, and rose to its top. Who believed in the ideals which it had taught him, even as his family had suffered under Stalin. He survived the viciously Machiavellian world of Soviet politics, and rose to supreme power over one of the world's two superpowers. But once he held that power, unlike each of his predecessors, Gorbachev didn't spend his time and energy clinging to it for its own sake. (Rent the black comedy The Death of Stalin for a truthful, satirical look at the internal hatreds and rivalries that plagued the Soviet system.) Nor did he grasp at the power his nation wielded to dominate others, throughout eastern Europe and much of the Third World. Imagining a Humane Socialism. Of Course it Proved Imaginary Instead, Mikhail Gorbachev looked honestly at the poisonous effects that Marxist socialism was having on his Russian homeland, and the satellite states it commanded. He saw the vast economic irrationalities, the deep corruption, the paranoid fear of openness and new ideas. And he believed he could change things, could return the vast socialist empire to the humanistic ideals that lay so deeply buried at its origins. Gorbachev read the Utopian poetry of the young Marx and sought to recover that vision and make it real. He dismantled much of the apparatus of oppression that held the Soviet empire together, and encouraged his fellow Communist leaders in the East to do the same. Of course he failed. Socialism isn't really humanistic after all, but subhumanist. It gets the human species wrong, and even our phylum, mistaking our mammalian kind for some kind of social insect, like a termite. (Just so, secular libertarians propose a political system perfectly suited for lizards who breed by hooking up briefly and randomly, then abandon their eggs in the sand.) He Wouldn't Punish His People Many, many political leaders over millennia have dared greatly and failed, pointed their nations to dreams that turned out to be mere fantasies. Typically, such leaders prodigally poured out the lives of their helpless subjects, in vast schemes of conquest or impossible reforms. When their programs failed, they stormed at and punished their citizens for “failing” them, for not living up to the grandeur of their visions. So Hitler in his bunker cursed the Germans for proving “unworthy” of him, and Mao at the hapless Chinese who insisted on starving to death in their tens of millions. So did Hillary Clinton and her party, who raged that the American people stabbed them in the back with their votes in 2016. From the Brink of Nuclear War to Peace Talks with Reagan Not Gorbachev. He doggedly tried to implement his new, impossible “socialism with a human face,” and mostly resisted the massive pressure of the men all around him to resort to deadly force when it kept failing. He emerged from a Soviet elite so angst-ridden and panicky that it came within a hairsbreadth of launching a pre-emptive nuclear strike in 1983 that would have killed hundreds of millions — you and me included. (See the sobering history book 1983: Reagan, Andropov, and a World on the Brink to see how close we came.) But Gorbachev, attaining power, was willing to negotiate honestly with the same President Reagan, pulling both powers back from their previous war footing, and seeking genuine arms control and a lasting peace. He Wouldn't Send in the Tanks In 1989, when Communist governments started collapsing all over Europe, Gorbachev could have sent in his troops. In fact, millions of Russians today still think he should have, for the sake of preserving not Communism, but Russian power. But Gorbachev wouldn't. Against his wishes and in the ruins of his own socialist dreams, he allowed the people of East Germany to answer Reagan's call and “tear down this Wall!” Again in 1991, after a coup attempt by hardline Communists that almost claimed his life, Gorbachev again did not use what power he still had to crush his enemies, such as Boris Yeltsin. In a series of moves that got him widely despised by Russians as a weakling, he permitted the Soviet system to vote itself out of existence. Then went on to a life of relative obscurity, his conscience clean. Please Support The Stream: Equipping Christians to Think Clearly About the Political, Economic, and Moral Issues of Our Day. Contrast that with how the rulers of China behaved in 1989, when democracy protests swept their country. They crushed it with tanks and drowned it in blood. Perversely, that seemed to win the respect of Western leaders, who went right on doing business as usual with their regime. We Took Full, Ruthless Advantage of Russian Weakness Toward Russia, our leaders behaved like Machiavellian strategists. We took full advantage of Russia's collapse to violate our promises, and push our NATO alliance right up to its borders — as if the Russians were some conquered, rum-soaked tribe of American Indians whose hunting grounds we coveted. Western advisors like Jeffrey Sachs flew over to Russia, and help set up a system that let old Communist apparatchiks steal most of the country's wealth. We crowed about our “unipolar” moment of unchallenged American power, even as Russians saw their life expectancies plummet, and China rearmed much faster than Hitler in the 30s. Joe Biden, Our Putin Today, our own oligarchy is clinging to power much more ruthlessly than Gorbachev ever did. The Biden regime, unlike Gorbachev's, is holding political purge trials and raiding opponents' homes. Instead of releasing political prisoners as Gorbachev did, Biden is collecting more of them. He's going on TV denouncing his rivals as “fascists,” sounding for all the world like a North Korean propaganda broadcast. Perversely, we might see Biden as the mirror image, anti-Gorbachev. One came up in a system of tyranny and injustice, rose to power honestly, then peacefully dismantled it. The other clawed his way to the top of a once-just, once-free system, and is leading its transformation into a failing one-party state. As I found myself observing, when I first heard the news of his passing: Prayers please for Gorbachev, and for America's delivery from a new evil empire.   John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or co-author of ten books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. He is co-author with Jason Jones of “God, Guns, & the Government.”  

Former Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman has recently offered to go to Russia to talk to President Vladimir Putin about the imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner. While Rodman claims somewhat falsely that "I know Putin too well," there's one dictator he does know well, North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. Between 2013 and 2018, Rodman made numerous trips to North Korea, calling Jong-un a ‘friend for life'. At one point, Rodman was one of only two men in the world who had met Kim Jong-un and then President Donald Trump. Titus O'Reily and Mick Molloy discuss the strangest relationship in international politics and look at claims Rodman was an intelligence officer working for the Central Intelligence Agency or just a useful idiot for the North Koreans. Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTube

If you've listened to the podcast for a while, you've almost certainly been waiting literally months to hear us spend an hour and a half talking about cats. WAIT NO LONGER, MY FRIENDS! Today Amanda tells us about ship's cats, in between the times when we interrupt ourselves and each other talking about other cats. Then Erin takes us on a trip in the wayback machine to a sleepy little hamlet by the name of Pyongyang, and the time its former dictator kidnapped a couple of South Korean film luminaries to make a series of movies for him. Extras were absolutely harmed during the making of these films. Join us, won't you?

In the first week of September 2007, Israel acted decisively and secretly taking out a North Korean built nuclear facility in Syria, eliminating a clear and present danger that, in the hands of the evil Syrian regime, could have been disastrous for Israel. Now, 15 years later, what were once secrets can now be told, and are important as Israel confronts a bigger and more dangerous threat from Iranian nuclear aspirations. Yaakov Katz wrote the authoritative book, Shadow Strike, about this operation and shares his insight.   www.Genesis123.co  FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation  Twitter - @Genesis123F IG - Genesis_123_Foundation Find out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com.   Sign up for great Christian content from our podcast host at Charisma  https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=JonathanFeldstein Shop in the Charisma store for outstanding Christian books and other resources https://shop.charismamag.com/?ref=Genesis123

August 29, 2022: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanzwitt/ (Ryan Witt), Industries Solutions and Strategy Leader at https://www.proofpoint.com/us (Proofpoint) joins Bill for the news. IBM reports that cybersecurity attacks cost healthcare systems more than any other sector. At $10.1 million per breach, that's a 42% increase from 2020. North Korean hackers are taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware. What do federal agencies know about these malicious attacks and what are the reasons behind them? The HIMSS 2022 Future of Healthcare Report shows that payers and providers look at Big Tech differently and half of physicians and nurses don't think their orgs are headed in the right direction. And American Airlines announced that it's buying 20 Overture aircraft from Boom, with the option to purchase an additional 40 planes if all goes well. That's pretty amazing support for a startup that has yet to build a working passenger jet. Key Points: Healthcare has always been the top of the stack in terms of being the highest amount of cost to recover from a breach We need to make investments in security awareness training  Healthcare is again, a little bit behind other industries in terms of that whole digital transformation journey https://www.proofpoint.com/us (Proofpoint) Stories: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/digitalhealth.modernhealthcare.com/technology/ibm-report-finds-cybersecurity-attacks-impact-healthcare-more-any-other-sector__;!!ORgEfCBsr282Fw!tgJrjUzYwpUUJbGFq_IGutypamUaoWCFx89irNcbSINBPOVKe9vIJ2ugeCko9GNV8_nFMI4BNiBMfm6-27w$ (Cybersecurity attacks cost healthcare systems more than any other sector, new report finds - Modern Healthcare) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cyberscoop.com/fbi-cisa-treasury-north-korea-ransomware-maui-alert-health-care/__;!!ORgEfCBsr282Fw!tgJrjUzYwpUUJbGFq_IGutypamUaoWCFx89irNcbSINBPOVKe9vIJ2ugeCko9GNV8_nFMI4BNiBMvLdwbQU$ (FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware - Cyberscoop) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.healthcareittoday.com/2022/08/14/bonus-features-august-14-2022-payers-and-providers-look-at-big-tech-differently-half-of-physicians-and-nurses-dont-think-their-orgs-are-headed-in-the-right-direction-and-more/__;!!ORgEfCBsr282Fw!tgJrjUzYwpUUJbGFq_IGutypamUaoWCFx89irNcbSINBPOVKe9vIJ2ugeCko9GNV8_nFMI4BNiBM7JOvTqU$ (Payers and providers look at Big Tech differently, half of physicians and nurses don't think their orgs are headed in the right direction - Health IT Today) https://www.engadget.com/american-airlines-boom-overture-jet-purchase-191453014.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG-Zd8mUTZ27fBlUxKMIhacU3vGyZ-rqV-x-Np1I12idQLd6QK_GXNJZrafvlekrqYZx0mGMKhbPH95EXXECkkNqy74XEmGdjyIoqeJiiv20B3qeZIokFpmHgkzSnqEcNlAHqbIsJ27jLtbis-HkhFMJe287r7y5wTnzPkYEyoYz (American Airlines is purchasing 20 of Boom's supersonic Overture jets - Engadget) Sign up for our webinar: https://thisweekhealth.com/briefing_campaigns/challenges-and-solutions-to-unmanaged-devices-in-healthcare/ (Challenges and Solutions to Unmanaged Devices in Healthcare) - Thursday September 8, 2022: 1pm ET / 10am PT. If we had to https://thisweekhealth.com/captivate-podcast/securing-healthcares-extended-internet-of-things-xiot-with-medigate/ (troubleshoot just a few devices) every once in a while, our hospital systems would run as smooth as butter, right? But when missing devices, security issues and friction caused by interoperability hits, we can't expect a smooth operation. Our webinar will answer many questions surrounding the devices integral to keeping patients healthy.

North Korean malware present at Black Hat Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate Pentagon may require flaw-free software Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Code42 It's not just about the data leaving your company - what about the data coming in? Along with departing employees, new talent is also actively joining your organization. This poses cybersecurity challenges since they could be knowingly or unknowingly bringing data from their former company into your network. Code42 Incydr is an Insider Risk Management SaaS that provides a comprehensive understanding of your data exposure and shows which activities require security intervention. Learn more at Code42.com/showme For the stories behind the headlines, head to CISOseries.com.   

Open source development, free speech and privacy are all under fire with the arrest of an alleged Tornado Cash developer. Plus: interviews from the #FreeAlex protest.“The message you got from U.S. authorities is, if your privacy-enhancing tool as a side issue also enables money laundering, then we'd rather not have it.”Jack Schickler, regulatory reporter at CoinDesk, joins “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Anna Baydakova to discuss the developing story of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash. Earlier this month, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the Tornado Cash protocol for its use by North Korean hackers to launder stolen funds. Two days later, an alleged Tornado Cash developer, Alexey Pertsev, was arrested in the Netherlands.The local decentralized finance (DeFi) community gathered to draw attention to Pertsev's case and ensure a fair trial. Schickler captured interviews from some of the attendees of the protest, many expressing concerns about the implications of Pertsev's arrest to the right of privacy and the future of open source development. Listen to hear the voices of Buzko Krasnov, Eléonore Blanc, Naomi Schettini, James Murdza, Rinke and two individuals who wished to remain anonymous.Schickler also wrote a follow-up after a closed-door hearing in Pertsev's case.I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk is the place to see your idea for the next big thing through – meet with leading investors, vet service providers and meet fellow visionaries. Learn more and apply to become a presenter today: coindesk.com/ideasThis show is produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl with additional production support and announcements by Michele Musso. Our theme song is by Elision.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we discuss what life is like in North Korea for the average citizen and how the authoritarian government keeps order and control over the lives of ordinary North Koreans. Do human rights even exist in North Korea? What motivates the North Korean government to perpetuate repression? What is the difference between operations and analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency, and what skills are they looking for in prospective intelligence analysts?Yong Lee is the former CIA Deputy Assistant Director for the Korea Mission Center and former Chief of the Korea Department. Yong has extensive experience in Korean Peninsula affairs. We are thrilled he could join Fault Lines to shed light on the notoriously isolated country of North Korea. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Korea24 – 2022.08.24. (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea and China are commemorating the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties with events in their capital cities on Wednesday. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis: Second Vice Foreign Minister Lee Do-hoon is on a trip to the United Nations headquarters in New York this week to explain the South Korean government's policy on North Korea. Lee's visit comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol presented the "audacious initiative" in his Liberation Day speech, which calls for denuclearization in exchange for economic assistance. However, the offer was rejected out of hand by Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who called it “the height of foolishness”. To get some expert analysis on the initiative, Dr. Woo Jung-yeop from the Sejong Institute joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A man who broke into apartments using a highlighter pen and stole 41 million won in cash and goods has been sentenced to one year in prison. (CCTV 허술한 곳만…'형광펜'으로 4천만 원 털었다) 2. South Korea ranked 10th in the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), improving by 13 places from the previous year. (국제 천문 및 천체물리 올림피아드 한국대표단 종합 10위 달성) 3. K-pop sensation BTS is set to hold a concert in Kijang County on October 15 to promote South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan. (BTS, 10월 부산서 10만명 콘서트…2030부산엑스포 유치 활동) Korea Book Club: Literary translator Beth Eunhee Hong joins us for a special edition of the Club, looking at “우리가 보지 못한 대한민국 (The Korea We Refuse to See)” by Raphael Rashid, a British journalist living in Korea for over ten years. The book is a collection of essays on his personal observations of modern Korean society, ranging from relationships, work, public discourse, news media, and more. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Choi Jae-hee reports on whether consumers feel the price of fried chicken is too expensive or not. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features an article by Ko Dong-hwan on the city of Gimhae becoming one of the country's leading eco-friendly areas.

Over the last four years, Jacco Zwetsloot has hosted 249 episodes of the NK News podcast, interviewing everyone from longtime Korea watchers and prominent defectors to Donald Trump's point man for negotiations with Pyongyang. But the podcast's 250th episode features a particularly special guest — the host himself. This week, Zwetsloot talks with NK News Deputy Editor Arius Derr (@AriusDerr) about the first-ever North Korean to stand before a U.S. court and his research on DPRK comic books. They discuss why North Korean comics don't depict Kim family leaders, the challenges of navigating South Korean restrictions on DPRK materials, what he has learned from hosting the podcast and more. Zwetsloot's article for NK News on the criminal case of DPRK diplomat O Nam Chol is available to read here, and his master's thesis on North Korean comic novels is available here. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

We're back with another Deadly Dose re-release! In this episode, Megan talks about the most incredible poisoning/assassination event to have occurred in the 21st century: the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un. What starts as an investigation into two women accused as assassins, develops into an unbelievable plot of geopolitical intrigue, an elaborate network of North Korean agents, a deadly nerve toxin, months of orchestration, and two unsuspecting women manipulated by the promise of stardom.  If you liked this episode please rate, review and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram: @deadlydosepod TikTok: @tilscience Email us your homegrown poison stories at deadlydosepod@gmail.com In this episode: Assassins - a documentary on Kim Jong Nam's assassination by Ryan White  Harini's current book - Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures by Melvin Sheldrake  Episode Sources: GQ: The Untold Story of Kim Jong-nam's Assassination by Doug Bock Clark (photography by Jesse Chehak) WSJ Video: The Moment Kim Jong am Was attacked: CCTV Footage NPR Asia: North Korean Leader's Slain Brother was Reportedly Working with the CIA by Scott Neuman WSJ: North Korean Leader's Slain Half Brother Was a CIA Source by Warren P Strobel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly unsealed document suggests former President Donald Trump could be at the center of a criminal probe. Heavy rains are expected in drought-stricken areas across the Southwest - we'll tell you why that's not necessarily a good thing. The threat of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine isn't going away, but experts say we shouldn't be too worried. A North Korean official had some harsh words for South Korea's President in response to an aid offer. Plus, why you should update your Apple device fairly quickly.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security. Topics: — Role of past Republican leaders including former Vice President Dick Cheney in the political culture that claimed his daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., who lost her primary race to Harriet Hageman — Update on Russia's war on Ukraine and potential triggers that could change the course of the conflict, including whether battlefield defeat for Russia is the only way to topple Vladimir Putin — How Ukraine war has already spread globally, including potential North Korean role in the conflict indirectly through arms supplies and directly through troop deployment — Impact of Wagner Group mercenaries and whether they can tip the battlefield balance — China's new stance in the wake of its wargames around Taiwan to protest visits by leading American lawmakers to Taipei — Outlook for the relationship as Beijing hardens its stance and Washington looks to expand support for Taiwan — Prospects for the Taiwan Policy Act and anticipating Beijing's reaction — China's encouragement of North Korea's role on Russia's behalf in Ukraine conflict — Political upheaval for LDP leaders in wake of assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after revelations of links between party and the Unification Church — Roundup of Middle East news flow including Iran nuclear talksOn this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute and Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security. Topics: — Role of past Republican leaders including former Vice President Dick Cheney in the political culture that claimed his daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., who lost her primary race to Harriet Hageman — Update on Russia's war on Ukraine and potential triggers that could change the course of the conflict, including whether battlefield defeat for Russia is the only way to topple Vladimir Putin — How Ukraine war has already spread globally, including potential North Korean role in the conflict indirectly through arms supplies and directly through troop deployment — Impact of Wagner Group mercenaries and whether they can tip the battlefield balance — China's new stance in the wake of its wargames around Taiwan to protest visits by leading American lawmakers to Taipei — Outlook for the relationship as Beijing hardens its stance and Washington looks to expand support for Taiwan — Prospects for the Taiwan Policy Act and anticipating Beijing's reaction — China's encouragement of North Korea's role on Russia's behalf in Ukraine conflict — Political upheaval for LDP leaders in wake of assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after revelations of links between party and the Unification Church — Roundup of Middle East news flow including Iran nuclear talks

Korea24 – 2022.08.19. (Friday) News Briefing: Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has strongly criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ‘bold initiative’ to help the regime’s economy in return for denuclearization. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): South Korea's fiscal deficit in the first six months of this year exceeded 100 trillion won. Meanwhile, we look into the minutes from the US Federal Reserve's July meeting and how it could affect the Bank of Korea's rate decisions in the months to come. Providing us with his analysis is Economics Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea, who joins us in the studio. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A Seoul court has ordered the government to pay Bongeunsa Temple 41.7 billion won in compensation, after they failed to return parts of its land in the 1960s due to civil employees falsifying records. (강남땅 잃은 봉은사…법원 "정부가 417억 배상") 2. A woman who made headlines after riding on the back of a motorcycle in a bikini, has caused a stir again, after she turned up to police questioning in a wedding dress. ('비키니 오토바이' 남녀, 과다노출 혐의 입건) 3. Girl’s Generation are set to appear on various music programs following the release of their highly-anticipated comeback album “Forever 1” earlier this month. (소녀시대, 오늘(19일) '포에버 원' 완전체 무대 첫 공개) Movie Spotlight: Highly-acclaimed director Jordan Peele’s third film “Nope (놉)” hit theaters in Korea this week. Our critic Jason Bechervaise joins us in the studio to review the mystery-horror feature. He also looks at a local indie thriller by Lim Sang-su (not to be confused with Im Sang-soo), called “Drown (파로호)”. Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin: - South Korea and the U.S. will take part in “Ulchi Freedom Shield”, their biggest combined military training in years, from next Monday until September 1st. - The Bank of Korea is set to raise the country’s interest rate in its monetary policy meeting next Thursday. - On Sunday, the presidential office is expected to announce changes to the public relations office.

From the BBC World Service: After two years of regulatory crackdown, why has there been such a stark and sudden change in tone toward the Chinese tech sector? Plus, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rebuffed an aid plan from South Korea calling it “the height of absurdity.” And, how extra summer sun is great for Sweden’s light-time economy.

From the BBC World Service: After two years of regulatory crackdown, why has there been such a stark and sudden change in tone toward the Chinese tech sector? Plus, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rebuffed an aid plan from South Korea calling it “the height of absurdity.” And, how extra summer sun is great for Sweden’s light-time economy.

On COI #313, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran news. Kyle discusses the U.S. Navy's plans to send warships and warplanes into the Taiwan Strait. The Seventh Fleet intends to “contest” China's recent actions such as firing missiles over the island in response to Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit. Given the dangerous state of U.S.-China relations, further American aggressiveness could vastly escalate already soaring tensions. Besides China, North Korea is feeling squeezed by the American Empire and has recently conducted more cruise missile tests. The U.S. is currently conducting war games with Japan and South Korea and has more planned with Seoul, kicking off next week, that could include many tens of thousands of troops. Russian territory is continually being attacked in Crimea by U.S./NATO backed Ukraine. An explosion just rocked an ammunition depot in the northern part of the peninsula, with unnamed Ukrainian officials again taking credit as with similar incidents last week. This could drastically increase tensions. This comes soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky complained about recent leaks regarding Kiev's war effort and defense plans. President Joe Biden received a letter this week from 77 family members of 9/11 victims demanding that he release the $7 billion in Afghan central bank reserves held by the FED. U.S. officials recently said they would not be returning any of the money to Afghanistan, even though millions of people are facing death by starvation as a result of the sanctions policy against the Taliban as well as the liquidity crisis exacerbated by Washington's theft. Biden signed an executive order that would make $3.5 billion of the Afghan funds available to 9/11 families. The letter's signatories said this would be “legally suspect and morally wrong.” They said the money belongs to the Afghan people. Iran says there are three issues that must be resolved before they can agree to sign the ostensibly “final” draft the EU has proposed to restore the JCPOA. Washington initially refused to negotiate the draft text they already accepted. However, a day later the State Department spokesman Ned Price announced they were studying Iran's response to the European bloc. The Kuwaitis have appointed an ambassador to Iran and there are indications the UAE may follow suit soon. This throws at least some cold water on efforts to build a NATO style, anti-Iran alliance led by Washington and Tel Aviv. The Israeli national security adviser is headed to Washington reportedly out of fear that the U.S. may actually be considering reentering the JCPOA.

On COI #313, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran news. Kyle discusses the U.S. Navy's plans to send warships and warplanes into the Taiwan Strait. The Seventh Fleet intends to “contest” China's recent actions such as firing missiles over the island in response to Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit. Given the dangerous state of U.S.-China relations, further American aggressiveness could vastly escalate already soaring tensions. Besides China, North Korea is feeling squeezed by the American Empire and has recently conducted more cruise missile tests. The U.S. is currently conducting war games with Japan and South Korea and has more planned with Seoul, kicking off next week, that could include many tens of thousands of troops. Russian territory is continually being attacked in Crimea by U.S./NATO backed Ukraine. An explosion just rocked an ammunition depot in the northern part of the peninsula, with unnamed Ukrainian officials again taking credit as with similar incidents last week. This could drastically increase tensions. This comes soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky complained about recent leaks regarding Kiev's war effort and defense plans. President Joe Biden received a letter this week from 77 family members of 9/11 victims demanding that he release the $7 billion in Afghan central bank reserves held by the FED. U.S. officials recently said they would not be returning any of the money to Afghanistan, even though millions of people are facing death by starvation as a result of the sanctions policy against the Taliban as well as the liquidity crisis exacerbated by Washington's theft. Biden signed an executive order that would make $3.5 billion of the Afghan funds available to 9/11 families. The letter's signatories said this would be “legally suspect and morally wrong.” They said the money belongs to the Afghan people. Iran says there are three issues that must be resolved before they can agree to sign the ostensibly “final” draft the EU has proposed to restore the JCPOA. Washington initially refused to negotiate the draft text they already accepted. However, a day later the State Department spokesman Ned Price announced they were studying Iran's response to the European bloc. The Kuwaitis have appointed an ambassador to Iran and there are indications the UAE may follow suit soon. This throws at least some cold water on efforts to build a NATO style, anti-Iran alliance led by Washington and Tel Aviv. The Israeli national security adviser is headed to Washington reportedly out of fear that the U.S. may actually be considering reentering the JCPOA.   Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 20% off our CBD

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Andrew Schwartz are joined by Dr. Sung-Yoon Lee from Tufts University to discuss the nature of North Korean leadership throughout three generations, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, and Kim Jong-un, as well as the rise of Kim Yo-jong, the subject of Dr. Lee's forthcoming book, The Sister.

Before the mid-1980s, North Korea and East Germany did not have the most robust relationship despite both being allies of the Soviet Union and their similar situations as the communist half of a divided country. That all changed when founding leader Kim Il Sung decided to host one of the largest events in North Korean history. In this episode of the NK News Podcast, Bernd Schaefer talks about how East Germany's secret police helped facilitate the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students in Pyongyang, similarities between East Germany and North Korea and the lessons of a divided Germany for the two Koreas today. Bernd Schaefer is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center's Cold War International History Project and a professor at George Washington University. In the past he was a visiting scholar at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul and has held various other appointments across Asia and Europe.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot (@JaccoZed) exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

Korea24 – 2022.08.16. (Tuesday) News Briefing: The South Korean and US military have kicked off a crisis management drill in preparation for the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise next week. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Last month, the Yoon administration appointed Lee Shin-hwa, a political science professor at Korea University, as the new envoy for North Korean human rights, filling a post that had been vacant for five years. Lee has been tasked with pursuing cooperative efforts with foreign governments, international organizations and civic groups to address the North's human rights issue. Ambassador Lee joins us on the line to tell us more about the role and what she hopes to achieve during her one-year term. Korea Trending with Jenny Suh: 1. A couple has discovered that their IVF conceived son, now an adult, is not related to the father. (시험관으로 어렵게 얻은 아들 "유전자 불일치"…담당의 연락두절) 2. Police are investigating a man who claims that a commercial bank in South Korea gave him counterfeit US dollar bills. (환전하다 100달러 위조지폐 무더기 발견...경찰 수사) 3. Blackpink have announced that they will perform at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first K-Pop girl group to do so. (블랙핑크, K팝 걸그룹 최초 ‘MTV 뮤직 어워즈’ 출격) Touch Base In Seoul: It was announced in January that Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho was working on a new film based on a science-fiction novel by Edward Ashton called “Mickey7”. The writer joins us via video to tell us about the book, his career in cancer research and teaching quantum physics, and the conversation he had with Director Bong on the adaptation. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Shim Woo-hyun reports on the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s plan to replace the city’s eight-year-old slogan “I·SEOUL·U.” - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features an interview by Jon Dunbar with Canadian Kevin Grabb, who is a brewer of the Korean alcohol "makgeolli."

This episode is sponsored by Circle and NEAR.Until this year's massive correction in token prices with the related collapse of Terra, Celsius Network and other once-big players, industry leaders could argue that a lightweight touch to regulation would allow innovation in this booming sector to flourish, however the extent of the losses has swung the balance in favor of regulators.Recently, concerns have been raised with Tornado Cash, a decentralized software that mixes ether (ETH) payments to hide users' tracks. The usage of this Ethereum-based smart contract has been banned for all US citizens and companies since it was added to the U.S. OFAC SDN list due to North Korean hackers using the program. On today's episode of “Money Reimagined,” discussing crypto regulation with host Michael Casey, is Tonya Evans, professor at Penn State Dickinson Law, a published author and influential crypto adviser with expertise in blockchain and crypto asset law, information privacy, administrative law and social justice.Overcompensation happens in finance and there's a good chance it will happen with crypto. See also: Time for Crypto to Make Nice With RegulatorsCrypto-Mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by US Treasury What Happens When You Try to Sanction a Protocol Like Tornado Cash------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Reimagined listeners get a special discount on Converge22, Circle's first annual conference on the blockchain-driven future of money. Coming this September, Converge22 is for change makers looking to build what's next in Web3. Use the code “CoinDesk” at checkout https://hubs.li/Q01hpy4w0. NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR's fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org. I.D.E.A.S. 2022 by CoinDesk is the place to see your idea for the next big thing through – meet with leading investors, vet service providers and meet fellow visionaries at the Investing in Digital Assets and Enterprises Summit. Learn more and apply to become a presenter today: coindesk.com/ideasThis episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. The theme song is “Shepard.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ari Parker, Lead Advisor from Chapter, discussing "Tips for Avoiding Medicare Scams." Joe and Dave share some follow up from several listeners, who write in about various scams they have encountered. Joe's story is on Facebook messenger and how more and more victims are being claimed to scams and cons through the popular social media app. Dave's story shares disturbing information regarding LinkedIn scams, explaining how North Koreans are stealing resumes off the job site in a new crypto job search scam. Our catch of the day comes from listener Jon who writes in about him receiving $10,500,000.00 and how he needs to claim this offer before the end of 2021. Sadly he missed the deadline and wanted to share. Links to stories: Facebook Messenger scam snags 10 million victims, more conned every day North Koreans Steal LinkedIn Resumes in Crypto Job Search Scam Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@thecyberwire.com or hit us up on Twitter

It's Blowback Season 3 Day! The boys are joined by Traitor Brendan James the occluded producer and his comprador running dog Noah Kulwin to talk Korea, the forgotten war. Topics include: why Korea is forgotten while Vietnam never goes away, popular misconceptions of the North Korean people and government, the fruitiness of American general Douglas MacArthur, allegations of the American use of bio-weapons during the Korean War, and much, much more. For all things Blowback go to: blowback.supportingcast.fm For all our upcoming live show dates + tickets, go to: chapotraphouse.com/live