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Oxford Professor in International History Steve Casey lays out the fascinating media history of the Korean War. He explains how the Truman administration promoted their case for participating in the Korean conflict to a nation fatigued from WWII, and how Truman faced public resistance led by his own commanding general, Douglas Macarthur, who used his powerful cult of personality and enormous public popularity to try and sway national policy, even as he was mulling his own presidential run for the other party.In this episode, Casey gives us a behind-the-curtain view of policy-making and political power in action that sheds light on a “forgotten' conflict and provides an early example of US policy makers deliberately using the media to build consensus and support for the the most powerful and deadly tool in their toolbox: War. His book “Selling Korea” shows how every stage of the war brought different messaging problems and media strategies.Initially expecting the conflict to be only a quick joint effort with UN forces against a fledgling North Korean army, Truman, MacArthur, and their allies failed to anticipate the brutal fighting conditions, nor did they expect China to deploy massive military forces in active support of North Korea's Kim Il Sung. The divide between North and South Korea still plays out in today's headlines with Kim Il Sung's grandson, Kim Jong Un.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
The father of the eight-year-old boy who has killed in the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis has spoken publicly about his son. A top advisor to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected to serve as acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, the leaders of North Korea, China and Russia will gather together for the first time at a Chinese military parade in Beijing next week.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Daniel Burke, Diane Webber, Kate Bartlett, Lisa Thomson and Adam Bearne. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.And our special thanks to our colleagues at WWNO for hosting us this week, especially operations director Garrett Pittman and news director Ryan Vasquez.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First—it appears John Bolton could be in deeper legal trouble than previously known. We are learning that the probe into his alleged mishandling of classified information actually intensified under the Biden administration, when intelligence emerged suggesting unsecured emails sent by Bolton containing national security secrets ended up in the hands of an adversarial foreign spy service. Later in the show—Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a massive military parade next week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin set to attend. We'll discuss the broader implications of this high profile gathering of the east's major authoritarian powers. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Don't Settle for shrink-wrapped "steak" Visit https://trybeef.com/PDB to get the real stuff. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FBI shares revelations on Salt Typhoon's reach. Former NSA and FBI directors sound alarm on infrastructure cybersecurity gaps. Google is launching a new cyber “disruption unit”. A new report highlights cyber risks to the maritime industry. A Pennsylvania healthcare provider suffers a data breach affecting over six hundred thousand individuals. Citrix patches a critical vulnerability under active exploitation. The U.S. sanctions a North Korean-linked fraud network. Ransomware is rapidly evolving with generative AI. Our guest is Brandon Karpf, speaking with T-Minus host Maria Varmazis connecting three seemingly disparate stories. Who needs a tutor when you've got root access? Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert talking with T-Minus host Maria Varmazis. Brandon decided to do a stump the host play for this month's space and cybersecurity segment. Selected Reading Chinese Spies Hit More Than 80 Countries in ‘Salt Typhoon' Breach, FBI Reveals (WSJ) NSA and Others Provide Guidance to Counter China State-Sponsored Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Organizations (NSA) Critical Infrastructure Leaders and Former National Security Officials Address Escalating Cyber Threats at Exclusive GCIS Security Briefing (Business Wire) Google previews cyber ‘disruption unit' as U.S. government, industry weigh going heavier on offense (CyberScoop) Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming (Help Net Security) Healthcare Services Group reports data breach exposing information of over 624 K individuals (Beyond Machines) Over 28,000 Citrix devices vulnerable to new exploited RCE flaw (Bleeping Computer) US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean 'remote IT workers' to seek jobs and steal money (TechCrunch) The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived (WIRED) Spanish police arrest student suspected of hacking school system to change grades (The Record) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we asked the people of Balbriggan what was on their minds, from random questions & facts to comparing people from Skerries to North Korean defectors, we covered a lot of ground on this one!
Thanks to an unexpected surge in popularity on TikTok, Radiohead now has its fourth-ever song on the Billboard Hot 100: the morosely gorgeous track “Let Down” from the 1997 album “OK Computer.” “Let Down” never broke through to mainstream attention like Radiohead's “Creep” or “Karma Police,” but it's by no means a deep cut, like the Pavement B-side “Harness Your Hopes” that went viral due to a quirk in Spotify's recommendation algorithm. This Radiohead song is a fan favorite from an album that's considered among the best rock records of all time. Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit with a group of fiction and nonfiction authors, as announced in a filing on Tuesday with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an international fraud network used by North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies with hackers posing as legitimate job seekers, agency officials announced Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, NK News Deputy Managing Editor Alannah Hill breaks down President Lee Jae-myung's first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, where Lee appealed for Trump to take on a “peacemaker” role with Pyongyang. She also discusses the flood of newly released state media footage showing North Korean troops in combat in Russia's Kursk region, which have provided a rare look at battlefield tactics, drone warfare and how official propaganda is framing the war. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.
President Trump sending troops into more Democratic cities and his proposed meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
What's next for Ukraine, where the EU’s top diplomat warns that proposed land concessions could be a strategic trap laid by Putin? In Gaza, tensions escalate as an Israeli minister threatens to raze Gaza City unless Hamas agrees to new terms—while a UN-backed body confirms famine conditions in the region for the first time. And in Asia, a newly revealed North Korean missile base raises alarms, posing a potential nuclear threat to both the US and its regional allies. From diplomacy to defense, we talk Polycrisis in this episode. During our International News Review, “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China Compass Sponsors: Pray for China Interceding for all the Cities of China PrayforChina.us Unbeaten The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China Unbeaten.vip The Memoirs of William Milne 200th Anniversary Edition! https://milne.my/ Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets www.BordenofYale.com The Autobiography of John G. Paton Prayer, Perseverance, and the Transformation of Tanna www.JohnGPaton.com After a brief look at our China Compass sponsors and this week’s Pray for China cities, we revisit a few exciting stories from LAST summer which didn’t get the traction I had hoped. First, we head to Jilin (Lucky Forest) and my arrest on the North Korean border in 2003 (13:25). Then we trek to Tibet where I talk about the geography and language, and my four ILLEGAL visits to the region, the last of which got a gun pulled on me (29:01). Last, we hop on the train for an epic journey across far west China’s Xinjiang Province (followed by layovers in Urumqi, Dalian, Hiroshima, Tokyo, and Okinawa on my return “flight” home to central China (45:25). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Pray for China places of the week (Follow @chinaadventures to see which city daily) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-aug-24-31-2025 Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. And don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk to you again soon!
China Compass Sponsors: Pray for China Interceding for all the Cities of China PrayforChina.us Unbeaten The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China Unbeaten.vip The Memoirs of William Milne 200th Anniversary Edition! https://milne.my/ Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets www.BordenofYale.com The Autobiography of John G. Paton Prayer, Perseverance, and the Transformation of Tanna www.JohnGPaton.com After a brief look at our China Compass sponsors and this week’s Pray for China cities, we revisit a few exciting stories from LAST summer which didn’t get the traction I had hoped. First, we head to Jilin (Lucky Forest) and my arrest on the North Korean border in 2003 (13:25). Then we trek to Tibet where I talk about the geography and language, and my four ILLEGAL visits to the region, the last of which got a gun pulled on me (29:01). Last, we hop on the train for an epic journey across far west China’s Xinjiang Province (followed by layovers in Urumqi, Dalian, Hiroshima, Tokyo, and Okinawa on my return “flight” home to central China (45:25). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Pray for China places of the week (Follow @chinaadventures to see which city daily) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-aug-24-31-2025 Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. And don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk to you again soon!
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia's latest demand in the Ukraine negotiations is so outlandish, it threatens to collapse the fragile push for peace before it even has a chance to take shape. The U.S. Navy's push for autonomous warships was billed as the future of naval warfare. But insiders say the program is falling far short. A new report reveals a covert North Korean missile base near the Chinese border, capable of striking the U.S. mainland. And in today's Back of the Brief—the DOJ is probing claims that D.C. police cooked the books on crime numbers before Trump's crackdown on the city. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldTriTails Premium Beef: Don't Settle for shrink-wrapped "steak" Visit https://trybeef.com/PDB to get the real stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FTC warns one country's “online safety” may be another's “censorship.” A new bipartisan bill aims to reduce barriers to federal cyber jobs. MURKY PANDA targets government, technology, academia, legal, and professional services in North America. MITRE updates their hardware weaknesses list. Customs and Border Protection conducts a record number of device searches at U.S. borders. A recent hoax exposes weaknesses in the cybersecurity community's verification methods. A Houston man gets four years in prison for sabotaging his employer's computer systems. A Florida-based provider of sleep apnea equipment suffers a data breach. Interpol dismantles a vast cybercriminal network spanning Africa. Brandon Karpf shares his experience with fake North Korean job applicants. Being a smooth-talking English speaker can land you a gig in the cybercrime underworld. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Brandon Karpf, friend of the show discussing his experience with fake North Korean job applicants. You can also hear more from Brandon on our show T-Minus Daily, where he's a regular guest on a monthly space segment—catch his latest episode this Monday! Selected Reading US warns tech companies against complying with European and British ‘censorship' laws (The Record) House lawmakers take aim at education requirements for federal cyber jobs (CyberScoop) MURKY PANDA: Trusted-Relationship Cloud Threat (CrowdStrike) MITRE Updates List of Most Common Hardware Weaknesses (SecurityWeek) Phone Searches at the US Border Hit a Record High (WIRED) The Cybersecurity Community's Wake-Up Call: A Fake Reward and Its Lessons (The DefendOps Diaries) Chinese national who sabotaged Ohio company's systems handed four-year jail stint (The Record) CPAP Medical Data Breach Impacts 90,000 People (SecurityWeek) Interpol-Led African Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to 1209 Arrests (Infosecurity Magazine) 'Impersonation as a service' next big thing in cybercrime (The Register) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California takes on Trump as his state is now on track to add more democratic House seats. Plus, satellite images reveal a secret North Korean missile base. Also, one brave doctor's rant against insurance companies goes viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
North Korea has built a vast underground IT labor force that has secretly infiltrated U.S. and global companies through fraudulent job applications. Experts say nearly every Fortune 500 company has unknowingly hired a North Korean IT worker, despite efforts to prevent it. These operatives use stolen identities, fake documents, and accomplices in China and the U.S. to secure remote jobs, and the problem is only getting worse.We also discuss the growing concerns around America's water crisis.Featured Guests: Jeff Becker, general partner, Antler | Tom Ferguson, founder and managing partner, Burnt Island Ventures
Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com.Today, we'll be discussing Episode 6 of Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Park Eun-bin as Woo Young-woo, Kang Tae-oh as Lee Jun-ho, Ha Yoon-kyung as Choi Soo-yeon, Ju Hyung-young as Dong Geu-rami, Kang Ki-young as Jung Myung-seok, and Joo Jong-hyuk as Kwon Min-woo. We discuss:The songs we featured during the recap: Overture and Girl Dad (It Takes Such a Long Time) by Roh Young Sim.Our delightful Zoom meet and greet with listeners, where many shared their love of Extraordinary Attorney Woo as their gateway into K Dramas.The varied opinions on Lee Jun-ho, from the fantasy of a perfect green-flag partner to the critique that he's bland or too idealized.The heartbreaking case of a North Korean defector, Gye Hyang-sim, and how it highlights issues of motherhood, justice, and societal prejudice.The dangerous and emotionally devastating journey of North Korean defectors and how the South Korean government processes and supports them.The emotionally raw parallels between Gye Hang-sim's pain and Woo Young Woo's deep empathy for Gye Hyang-sim, especially Woo Young Woo's moving whale metaphor, where she likens Gye Hyang-sim to a mother whale who refuses to abandon her child even at the cost of her life.The shocking moment when CSY and WYW barge into the judge's chambers, and how their family pedigrees become unexpectedly relevant to the judge's view of them.The meaning of bongwan (ancestral clan origin), and how it reflects deeply ingrained class and social cues in Korean legal and elite circles.The surprise ending of the case, where the judge suspends Gye Hyang-sim's prison sentence due to her confession, lack of a criminal record, and unfamiliarity with South Korean law.The subtly developing triangle between Woo Young Woo, Lee Jun Ho, and Choi Soo Yeon, fueled by Kwon Min-woo's manipulative suggestion that Lee Jun Ho likes Choi Soo Yeon.The emotional theme of mothers throughout the episode, culminating in the poignant department store scene where Tae Soo-mi almost crosses paths with her daughter WYW. Our admiration for Attorney Jung, who quietly supports his junior attorneys and upholds justice, even at the cost of corporate clients.ReferencesAndong - WikipediaAndong Kim clan - WikipediaBaby Boxes on South Korea: A Controversial But Effective Way To Save LivesThe story of Tahlequah, the orca North Korean defectors - Wikipedia
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover a spy war in Washington DC, the Democratic Party's collapse in registration and identity, and urgent global updates from Russia, China, North Korea, and Venezuela. From Tulsi Gabbard stripping clearances from top intel veterans to Democrats embracing socialism and Trump sending warships toward Venezuela, today's brief gives you the facts behind the headlines shaping America's future. Battle of the Spies in Washington: Trump's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, revoked the clearances of 37 current and former intel officers, including Obama-era staff tied to the discredited Trump-Russia ICA and Steele Dossier. Gabbard warned, “Having a clearance is a privilege — not a right.” Biden's former CIA Director William Burns fired back, calling it a “retribution campaign” and accusing Trump of acting like an autocrat. Bryan reminds listeners that Burns once visited Jeffrey Epstein's home for “career advice,” raising questions about credibility. Democratic Party in Decline: The New York Times reports Democratic voter registration is collapsing nationwide, especially among Hispanics, men, and voters under 45. Analyst Michael Pruser admitted, “There seems to be no end to this… month after month, year after year.” Party leaders split over solutions, with some warning of “Trump's quest for a personal dictatorship” while Obama's Ben Rhodes insists socialism is “the future of the party.” Bryan reflects on why he left the Democrats, citing Marxism, anti-American policies, and race radicalism. Global Updates — Russia, China, North Korea, Venezuela: Putin backtracks on security guarantees for Ukraine, demanding veto power for Moscow and Beijing, while Trump's VP JD Vance insists, “Europeans are going to have to take the lion's share of the burden.” Microsoft cuts back cyber cooperation with China after Beijing abused early warnings, leading Bryan to quip, “Xiè xiè… that's Chinese for thank you, you stupid Americans at Microsoft.” New intel reveals a North Korean base near China housing up to nine ICBMs capable of striking the U.S., and Trump orders destroyers, Marines, submarines, and surveillance aircraft into Venezuelan waters to confront Nicolás Maduro's “narco-terror cartel.” "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Tulsi Gabbard revokes clearances, William Burns Trump fascist claim, Obama Trump-Russia ICA Steele Dossier, Democratic Party voter registration collapse, Ben Rhodes socialism future, Trump Putin Ukraine peace talks, JD Vance Ukraine burden sharing, Microsoft China cyber hacks, Bill Gates China spies, North Korea secret ICBM base, Trump Venezuela destroyers Marines, Nicolás Maduro narco-terror cartel
In this episode, Tycho van der Hoog joins the podcast to explore how North Korea forged and sustained ties with African liberation movements and governments during and after the Cold War — connections that continue to shape the country's activities on the continent today. He shares how his interest in the topic began with a trip to Namibia, where he encountered North Korean-built monuments. He also talks about his years of archival research and fieldwork across Southern Africa and the role of cultural and ideological exchange, including how North Korea used Juche ideology and its own unique aesthetics to build loyalty. Dr. Tycho van der Hoog is assistant professor of international security studies at the Netherlands Defense Academy, and the author of “Comrades Beyond the Cold War,” a new book that traces North Korea's unexpected ties with postcolonial states in Southern Africa. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot 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. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.
Earlier this year, two hackers broke into a computer and soon realized the significance of what this machine was. As it turned out, they had landed on the computer of a hacker who allegedly works for the North Korean government. The two hackers decided to keep digging and found evidence that they say linked the hacker to cyberespionage operations carried out by North Korea, exploits and hacking tools, and infrastructure used in those operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
P.M. Edition for Aug. 20. The president called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a housing official alleged she submitted what he called fraudulent information. Economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses how the accusations represent the latest escalation of the White House's attacks on the central bank. And Wall Street editor Cara Lombardo reports on the billionaire Bill Ackman's new pet project—the Alpha School makes full use of artificial intelligence while rejecting lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, the previously undisclosed North Korean site that could store long-range ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSideHave you ever wondered what it's really like living under the world's most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, which follows and tells the real-life stories of 6 North Korean residents and all they endured over a 15-year span. Demick joined us to discuss life in North Korea as well as her latest book, an equally powerful and engaging real life story: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins?
Bradley Jay Fills in on NightSideHave you ever wondered what it's really like living under the world's most repressive regime? For citizens of North Korea, life is restrictive to say the least, where they have limited freedoms and are subject to government surveillance and propaganda. Author Barbara Demick wrote a book titled: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, which follows and tells the real-life stories of 6 North Korean residents and all they endured over a 15-year span. Demick joined us to discuss life in North Korea as well as her latest book, an equally powerful and engaging real life story: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins?
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First—President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and a coalition of European leaders struck an optimistic note about the prospects of ending Russia's war on Ukraine during an unprecedented gathering at the White House on Monday. Later in the show—Hungary lashes out at Kyiv, accusing Ukraine of mounting what they called an "outrageous and unacceptable" attack that disabled a Russian oil pipeline supplying the NATO ally. Plus—a growing number of Palestinians are reportedly turning on Hamas and preparing for a future without the terror group in power. But as the discontent spreads, Hamas is striking back with brutal violence against their own civilians, executing critics wherever they find them. In our 'Back of the Brief—the bromance between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un deepens, as the Russian strongman sends a personal letter to Kim heaping praise on what he called the "heroic" efforts of North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine. The two belligerent powers have vowed to expand their military ties to forge a "just and multi-polar world order." To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Don't Settle for shrink-wrapped "steak." Visit https://trybeef.com/PDB to get the real stuff. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NK News Correspondent Jooheon Kim joins the podcast this week to discuss Ahn Hak-sop, a 95-year-old former North Korean soldier and so-called unconverted prisoner of war who is seeking repatriation to the DPRK after decades in the South. He also talks about the controversy surrounding ROK police investigations into defector remittances to relatives in the North, which have focused attention on legal challenges around the transfers and spurred a legislator to address the issue. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.
$1.5 billion disappears in minutes. But what follows reveals North Korea's expanding reach — from elite hackers to soldiers on the battlefield.The audacious attack was on the ByBit crypto exchange in February 2025. Investigators say North Korean hackers the Lazarus Group are responsible – the biggest heist in the history of crypto. With our hosts Jean Lee and Geoff White, we uncover how they pulled it off.But as Pyongyang's cyber army is striking targets all over the world, North Korean soldiers have also been fighting on more traditional battlegrounds – siding with Russia in its war on Ukraine. We meet the South Korean correspondent who secured a world-exclusive interview with a North Korean POW. Does this all signify a turning point for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as his cyber operatives pull off increasingly daring heists and his military gain real-world combat experience fighting with the Russians against Ukraine? As Kim continues to ally with Vladimir Putin — a leader whose country possesses exactly the kind of nuclear expertise North Korea has long sought – is he more dangerous than ever? Meanwhile North Korea says it has nothing to do with the cybercrimes the Lazarus Group is accused of, saying the United States is making these allegations to try and tarnish its image.Our story is about more than money. It's about where it goes, what it buys, and who's fighting in the shadows.
There are few countries on earth as repressed or as militarised as North Korea. Under the military-first dictatorship of the Kim Dynasty, the Korean People's Army – or KPA - has become the central pillar of the country's government and society. It's believed that with 1.3 million active soldiers, a 5.8 million strong paramilitary force, and 200,000 reserve soldiers, it has the largest military of any country in the world. While its massive military parades show off super-disciplined men and women, a peek behind the hermit kingdom's curtain reveals a more disturbing picture. From being forced to live in squalor to starving during their service, it's time to take a look at the horrible things North Korea's soldiers really have to go through. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Will bringing peace to Armenia and Azerbaijan win Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize? What does the use of North Korean and Indian labour tell us about the Russian war economy? And why have we all gone crazy for pickles?Andrew Harnik / Getty Images
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover explosive new evidence of an Obama-era conspiracy against Donald Trump, major shifts in U.S. manufacturing and agriculture, high-stakes diplomacy before the Trump–Putin meeting, the collapse of Ukraine's front lines, and a mysterious American drone mission deep into Mexico. Newly Declassified Email Exposes Obama-Era Conspiracy: A Top Secret 2016 email from NSA Director Mike Rogers to James Clapper, John Brennan, and James Comey reveals deep concerns over Obama's rushed Intelligence Community Assessment on alleged Trump–Russia collusion. The correspondence confirms intelligence officials were pressured to rubber-stamp a politically driven report that included the discredited Steele Dossier. Bryan details why this is foundational evidence of a seditious conspiracy. GE Appliances Moves Production Back to the U.S.: Trump's tariff strategy prompts GE Appliances, formerly owned by a Chinese company, to relocate manufacturing of ranges and refrigerators from Mexico and China to plants in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, and South Carolina, creating 1,000 new jobs. U.S. Farm and Ranch Report: Bred heifer prices hit record highs as cattle herd sizes remain at 1950s lows, keeping beef prices elevated. Favorable rains and cheaper feed are encouraging herd rebuilding, while the dangerous New World screwworm threatens to cross the border from Mexico. Crop conditions are generally good, but trade restrictions tied to tariffs are shifting agricultural export strategies. Mexico Sends 26 Cartel Members to U.S. Custody: President Claudia Sheinbaum transfers dangerous cartel figures to the United States, defying Mexico's constitution under technical loopholes. The move follows White House pressure to prevent cartel leaders from escaping Mexican prisons and resuming drug and human trafficking operations. Trump and European Allies Set Ukraine Negotiation Red Lines: Ahead of tomorrow's Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, Trump and European leaders agree on five conditions for peace talks, including a cease-fire, starting territorial discussions from current front lines, and securing binding Western security guarantees. European leaders will not attend the Alaska talks, leaving the White House to own the negotiations and their outcome. Ukraine's Front Lines Near Collapse: Russian forces, bolstered by North Korean mercenaries, gain six miles in the Donetsk region through relentless “meat wave” assaults. Ukrainian soldiers are frustrated with leadership, and public support for the war has collapsed, with 69 percent now favoring a negotiated settlement. Bryan warns that without fresh troops or a change in strategy, Ukraine risks losing the entire country. U.S. Drone Conducts Deep Strike Recon in Mexico: An American MQ-9 Reaper drone flew 600 miles into cartel-controlled territory in Michoacán before shutting off its transponders. The mission likely signals upcoming U.S. military action against cartels, with or without Mexican government cooperation, as Trump accelerates his campaign against foreign and domestic enemies. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Obama-era Trump-Russia conspiracy, declassified Mike Rogers email, GE Appliances reshoring, U.S. cattle herd prices, New World screwworm threat, Mexico extradites cartel members, Trump Putin Alaska meeting, Ukraine front lines collapse, Donetsk Russian advance, U.S. drone Mexico cartel mission
Dina Temple-Raston, the host of the "Click Here" podcast from Recorded Future News and PRX, reports on North Korean workers applying for remote IT jobs around the world. The post Meet the ‘Kyles’ — North Korea's secret IT warriors appeared first on The World from PRX.
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Men being over treated for prostate cancer, says charity Channel crossings to hit 50,000 since Labour came to power North Koreans tell BBC they are sent to work like slaves in Russia Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb as Everest fees rise Tony Parsons How a Red Bull can helped solve mystery of missing cyclist Harvey Willgooses mum calls for killer to be named Pharmacies report surge in shoplifting and aggressive behaviour Taylor Swift announces new album on boyfriend Travis Kelces podcast Ukraines borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say UK job vacancies tumble across the board
Jonny Somali is the world first viral nuisance streamer. Enabled first by YouTube and then Kick this little 5 foot s**t started in Japan by yelling at a Middle School student on a train where he kept glorifying the atomic bombing of Japan and scream Hiroshima Nagasaki do it again. A Korean American bystander from Texas intervened. Jonny would continue to ape around in Tokyp being chased form time to time. He'd get drunk and yell at people, walk into a restaurant and blare loud music. He praised Fukushima, illegally trespassed and had indecent exposure. When he went to Osaka a friend of mine knocked him out and knocked out his camera man as well. Jonny would end up only getting about 3 months in jail for all his tirades because he lied to the judge. Japan forced him to apologize and banned him from the country. As soon as he was out of the country he took back his apology and continued to trash on Japan.Other nuisance streamers followed coming to Japan and acting like ass clowns, climbing the walls of Osaka castle, doing pull up in holy sites creating a dance video in a children's grave yard. Disrupting the train system with break dancing and loud music. Broke cherry trees. They all around got paid by Kick to be professional ass clowns. One of these guys named Vitaly is sitting in jail in the Philippines. He found out. Somali continued his remorseful antics in Korea. He dry humps a child statue for comfort women aka rape victims. He blasted North Korean propaganda on a bus, chased people around with a smelly dead fish. Blasted sexual messages to kids at Lotte world (like Disney in Korea). He poured ramen on the floor in a 711 and then started throwing noodles at people. And worst of all he use Ai to deep fake himself with Korean women in a sexual nature and he used it again to make a man he didn't like appear nude with another man. So far he has pleaded guilty to 2 minor crimes acts 6 counts of obstruction of business and he has two counts against him for deep fakes each of which carries a year and change in prison. Today JS was late to court by about 8 minutes, they even sent Hanky-pu out to find him He pleaded guilty to playing North Korean propaganda music on bus 7011 on Sep 27th He pleaded guilty to playing sexual messages in front of kids at Lotte world. So he now has four obstruction of business charges and two minor crimes acts. Guaranteed jail time. Now the to big ones the deepfake charges. This idiot admitted to distributing the deepfakes but said he didn't make them. Distributing sexual deepfakes is the crime and what you're charged with you f*****g ape. So he has now pleaded not guilty while confessing to the crime unwittingly. Next trial in October 29 He could also face civil suits This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe
South Korean intelligence officials have told the BBC that 10,000 North Korean workers were sent to Russia in 2024. They were used to fill a labour shortage created by the invasion of Ukraine. Six North Korean workers who fled Russia say they were subjected to abysmal working conditions, with most of the money they earned sent straight back to the North Korean regime. Also: The US and China agree a further postponement of hefty trade tariffs on each other's goods, and could holiday postcards make a comeback? The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Day 1,266.Today, as Russian forces surge behind Ukrainian lines in the Donbas, we ask if this is just leverage for the upcoming talks in Alaska, or signs of a fundamental weakness in Ukraine's defence. We also hear how President Zelensky's line on ceding territory may be softening and look at how Russian propaganda is interpreting Putin's upcoming meeting with Trump.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Kilner (Former Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.Content Referenced:Battle Lines:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/08/battle-lines-podcast-inside-the-rise-of-chinas-military/Ukraine prepared to cede territory held by Russia (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/11/ukraine-prepared-freeze-war-current-frontline-summit/ Britain issues warning to Merz and Macron over Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/12/stop-commenting-trump-putin-ukraine-peace-talks-merz-macron/ Children First: Trump-Putin Summit ‘Disaster' for Ukraine's Stolen Kids, Warns Expert (Kyiv Post):https://www.kyivpost.com/post/57954Putin silences Russia with sweeping internet blackouts (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/putin-silences-russia-internet-blackouts/ North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2077gwjlvxo SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hackers leak backend data from the North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Kimsuky. A ransomware attack on a Dutch clinical diagnostics lab exposes medical data of nearly half a million women. One of the world's largest staffing firms suffers a data breach. Saint Paul, Minnesota, confirms the Interlock ransomware gang was behind a July cyberattack. Researchers jailbreak ChatGPT-5. A cyber incident takes the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office entirely offline. A new report quantifies global financial exposure from Operational Technology (OT) cyber incidents. Finnish prosecutors charge a Russian captain for allegedly damaging five critical subsea cables in the Baltic Sea. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Sean Deuby, Semperis' Principal Technologist, with insights on the global state of ransomware. Hackers take smart buses for a virtual joyride. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Sean Deuby, Semperis' Principal Technologist, who is sharing insights and observations on the state of ransomware around the globe. If you want to hear the full conversation, check it out here. Selected Reading Kimsuky APT Hackers Exposed in Alleged Breach Revealing Phishing Tools and Operational Data (TechNadu) Ransomware attack on dutch medical lab exposes cancer screening data of almost 500K women (Beyond Machines) Manpower discloses data breach affecting nearly 145,000 people (Bleeping Computer) Saint Paul cyberattack linked to Interlock ransomware gang (Bleeping Computer) Tenable Jailbreaks GPT-5, Gets It To Generate Dangerous Info Despite OpenAI's New Safety Tech (Tenable) Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office hit by cybersecurity incident, shuts down digital infrastructure (Beyond Machines) New Dragos Report Estimates Over $300 Billion in Potential Global OT Cyber Risk Exposure (Business Wire) The 2025 OT Security Financial Risk Report (Dragos) Finland charges captain of suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet' tanker for subsea cable damage (The Record) Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking (SecurityWeek) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will not abandon the eastern Donbas region -- which has been partially seized by Russia and its proxy forces since Twenty- Fourteen. He warned doing so would give Russia a springboard for future attacks on other areas.Also in the programme: We'll hear from the UN investigator on systematic abuses spreading in Myanmar; a warning over changes to federal funds for scientific research in the US; North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia; and can cats get dementia?(Photo credit: EPA)
Russia has been trying to tackle a significant labour shortage by recruiting North Koreans; the BBC has been speaking to some of them. Also in the programme: the American surgeon recycling surgical pins and plates in Gaza; and how studying cat dementia can help humans.Photograph: President Putin and Kim Jung Un meeting in Pyongyang in 2024. Credit: Reuters.
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NK News Executive Director Jeongmin Kim joins the podcast to discuss the story of a North Korean defector in her 70s who is under investigation for allegedly leaking the locations of fellow escapees to Pyongyang's secret police, as well as the daring maritime defection of a North Korean who swam across the Han River estuary. She also talks about the recent decision by South Korea and the U.S. to postpone half of their summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and the latest on the dismantling of propaganda loudspeaker arrays along the inter-Korean border. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.
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CISA issues an Emergency Directive to urgently patch a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange hybrid configurations. SoupDealer malware proves highly evasive. Google patches a Gemini calendar flaw. A North Korean espionage group pivots to financial crime. Russia's RomCom exploits a WinRAR zero-day. Researchers turn Linux-based webcams into persistent threats. The Franklin Project enlists volunteer hackers to strengthen cybersecurity at U.S. water utilities. DoD announces the winner of DARPA's two-year AI Cyber Challenge. The U.S. extradites Ghanaian nationals for their roles in a massive fraud ring. Our guest is Steve Deitz, President of MANTECH's Federal Civilian Sector, with a look at cell-based Security Operations Centers (SOC). AI advice turns dinner into a medical mystery. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices, we are joined by Steve Deitz, President of MANTECH's Federal Civilian Sector, as he is discussing the cell-based Security Operations Center (SOC) approach. Check out the full conversation from Steve here. Selected Reading Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-53786: A Critical Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability (The DefendOps Diaries) CISA Issues Urgent Advisory to Address Microsoft Exchange Flaw (GB Hackers) SoupDealer Malware Evades Sandboxes, AVs, and EDR/XDR in Real-World Attacks (GB Hackers) Google Calendar invites let researchers hijack Gemini to leak user data (Bleeping Computer) North Korean Group ScarCruft Expands From Spying to Ransomware Attacks (Hackread) Russian Hackers Exploited WinRAR Zero-Day in Attacks on Europe, Canada (SecurityWeek) BadCam: New BadUSB Attack Turns Linux Webcams Into Persistent Threats (SecurityWeek) DEF CON hackers plug security holes in US water systems (The Register) DARPA announces $4 million winner of AI code review competition at DEF CON (The Record) 'Chairmen' of $100 million scam operation extradited to US (Bleeping Computer) Guy Gives Himself 19th Century Psychiatric Illness After Consulting With ChatGPT (404 Media) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Novia Scotia going too far with a ban on being in the woods, President Trump says homeless should leave DC "immediately", Bed Bath & Beyond is re-opening under a "new" name, a 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly shooting three people in Times Square, entitled Americans abroad, a peek inside the world of sororities, a North Korean man's daring escape from tyranny, and a blustering boss gets a mob style wake-up call...
This week, Rich Hohne reminisces about the best marlin dinner he ever ate and that one time he was a last-minute Esox hero, we complain about or swag bags and overcook the tuna, get hammered right before our presentation on skorts, and obtain special access to private ranches in Russia.
On this week's episode, Maeng Hyo-shim, a young woman who fled North Korea in 2018, joins the podcast to share her experiences of state discrimination, systemic neglect and a violent attack against her disabled mother which led her family to escape the DPRK. Born in Hyesan in 2001, Maeng shares her memories of life growing up under the Kim regime, where people with disabilities were routinely excluded from society and punished for being unable to work in state-run enterprises. She reflects on the hardships her family faced due to her mother's condition, how her parents met and raised her despite overwhelming odds. Maeng Hyo-shim was born in Hyesan, a city on North Korea's northern border with China, in the years after the devastating famine of the 1990s. In 2018, she fled North Korea with her parents after a violent incident against her mother who has a disability and the regime's refusal to deliver justice. She now lives in South Korea and works to raise awareness about human rights issues in North Korea, testifying publicly under her real name — including at the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights in Seoul in June this year. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot 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. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iranian nuclear scientists reportedly paid a secret visit to Russian weapons research labs, raising red flags across Western intelligence agencies. Russia says it will no longer abide by a key missile treaty, deepening the collapse of Cold War-era arms control frameworks. North Korean spies are infiltrating Western companies by posing as remote IT workers, according to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. And in today's Back of the Brief—Vladimir Putin's alleged secret daughter publicly turns against him, accusing the Russian president of destroying her life and supporting Ukraine instead. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Ridge Wallet: Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. 866-885-1881 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB - NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, host Jim Love explores a variety of pressing cybersecurity threats and developments. The episode begins with an invitation for listeners to share their summer reading choices. The main content highlights include North Korean operatives infiltrating US companies through fake identities and AI-generated resumes, the ability of large language models to autonomously execute cyber attacks, a vulnerability in the AI-powered code editor Cursor allowing silent RCE attacks, and the rise of malicious Progressive Web Apps targeting mobile users. The show also discusses the risks associated with clicking unsubscribe links in spam emails. Listeners are encouraged to support the show and contribute through the website. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Reading Request 00:59 North Korean Spies in US Tech Firms 03:25 AI's Role in Cyber Attacks 05:18 Critical Vulnerability in AI Code Editor 07:36 Malicious Mobile Browser Hijacks 09:30 Unsubscribe Links as Phishing Traps 10:50 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
This episode covers three critical cybersecurity developments affecting healthcare organizations. First, FBI warnings about Scattered Spider ransomware group targeting employees through Slack and Microsoft Teams, including their alarming tactic of creating fake identities to join incident response calls and monitor remediation efforts. Second, leaked chat logs from the Conti ransomware group reveal these criminal organizations operate like structured tech startups with HR policies, management layers, and performance reviews - highlighting the sophisticated nature of modern cyber threats. Finally, CrowdStrike intelligence reveals over 900 North Korean operatives have quietly embedded themselves in US companies using deepfakes and fake identities, wiring paychecks back to the regime. The episode also mentions CISA's new free Thorium tool for malware analysis and forensic investigations.X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, to use its proper name, is led by Bernard Arnault, who is credited with creating today's luxury industry. Can he turn the firm around after its missteps? Why do fluffy K-dramas tempt North Koreans to brave the firing squad? It is not the political messages. And our Big Mac index shows trade-tantrum effects on the dollar.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, to use its proper name, is led by Bernard Arnault, who is credited with creating today's luxury industry. Can he turn the firm around after its missteps? Why do fluffy K-dramas tempt North Koreans to brave the firing squad? It is not the political messages. And our Big Mac index shows trade-tantrum effects on the dollar.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.
On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news: Did the SharePoint bug leak out of the Microsoft MAPP program? Expel retracts its FIDO bypass writeup The mess surrounding the women-only dating-safety app Tea gets worse Broadcom customers struggle to get patches for VMWare hypervisor escapes Aeroflot gets hacked by the Cyber Partisans, disrupting flights This week's episode is sponsored by Push Security. Satisfied Push customer Daniel Cuthbert from Santander Bank joins on their behalf. He explains how having telemetry about identity from inside the browser is a key pillar for investigating intrusions in the browser-centric future. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Microsoft Probing Whether Cyber Alert Tipped Off Chinese Hackers Microsoft says Warlock ransomware deployed in SharePoint attacks as governments scramble | The Record from Recorded Future News What we know about the Microsoft SharePoint attacks | Cybersecurity Dive An important update (and apology) on our PoisonSeed blog Tea User Files Class Action After Women's Safety App Exposes Data A Second Tea Breach Reveals Users' DMs About Abortions and Cheating Top Lawyer for National Security Agency Is Fired From Help Desk to Hypervisor: Defending Your VMware vSphere Estate from UNC3944 VMware prevents some perpetual license holders from downloading patches Pro-Ukrainian hackers take credit for attack that snarls Russian flight travel - Ars Technica КИБЕРУДАР ПО АЭРОФЛОТУ РФ!v Treasury sanctions North Koreans involved in IT-worker schemes | Cybersecurity Dive Minnesota governor activates National Guard amid St. Paul cyberattack | StateScoop Outage was result of cyberattack, Post Luxembourg says Clorox files $380 million suit blaming Cognizant for 2023 cyberattack | Cybersecurity Dive Cisco network access security platform vulnerabilities under active exploitation | CyberScoop Arizona woman sentenced to 8.5 years for running North Korean laptop farm | The Record from Recorded Future News Cybercrime forum Leak Zone publicly exposed its users' IP addresses | TechCrunch
Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as deaths from hunger rise in Gaza and global pressure builds, Israel says it will begin airdrops of humanitarian aid. A big birthday for the U.S. Postal Service as it turns 250. We look at a pervasive but little-discussed health condition for women. Plus, the global debut of a unique K-pop boy band featuring two North Korean defectors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders