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Go to https://hensonshaving.com/TLDR and enter "TLDR" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase.Welcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we run through how and why the coalition talks are collapsing in Austria. Also, we discuss what happened in Trump's phone call with Putin; another hit to North-South Korea tensions; and Starmer set to build new towns in the UK.

Seung Kwon You is associate director of the Institute for Korean Studies at the University of Missouri, and joins Megan Lynch for a look at the relationship between Trump and the Koreas.

NORTH KOREA: RUMORS OF WAR-FIGHTING:  David Maxwell, vice president of the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL https://apnews.com/article/north-south-korea-drones-c923535e6f414674593d74ff935adf41 https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-says-north-koreans-fighting-with-russians-ukraine-2024-10-13/ 1955 Kim in China

This episode of This Week Explained covers various global conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, Houthis providing weapons to al-Shabaab, the Poland-Belarus border crisis, and tensions between North and South Korea. The focus is on Ukraine intensifying efforts against Russian air defense systems in Crimea, with the U.S. providing weapons to aid Ukraine. The strategic implications of this policy change are discussed, highlighting the evolving dynamics in the region.------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 8th January 2024.Today: Bangladesh election. North-South Korea firing. Israel Blinken tour. Iran woman whipped. Japan survivor. Sudan no deal. Ghana world records. US planes grounded. Colombia Panama crossings. Ukraine update. Europe floods. UK mouse helper.With Stephen DevincenziMy Fluent Podcast : https://www.myfluentpodcast.com/Supporters can read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsSupporters can try our weekly news quiz at send7.org/quizIf you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about making peace in place of the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Mairead (Corrigan) Maguire is a Member of the Advisory Board of World BEYOND War. She is based in Northern Ireland. Mairead is a Nobel Peace Laureate and Co-founder of Peace People – Northern Ireland 1976. Mairead was born in 1944, into a family of eight children in West Belfast. At 14 she became a volunteer with a grass-roots lay organization and began in her free time to work in her local community. Mairead's volunteerism, gave her the opportunity to work with families, helping to set up the first centre for disabled children, day care and youth centres for training local youth in peaceful community service. When Internment was introduced by the British Government in 1971, Mairead and her companions visited Long Kesh Internment camp to visit prisoners and their families, who were suffering deeply from many forms of violence. Mairead, was the aunt of the three Maguire children who died, in August, 1976, as a result of being hit by an IRA getaway car after its driver was shot by a British soldier. Mairead (a pacifist) responded to the violence facing her family and community by organizing, together with Betty Williams and Ciaran McKeown, massive peace demonstrations appealing for an end to the bloodshed, and a nonviolent solution to the conflict. Together, the three co-founded the Peace People, a movement committed to building a just and nonviolent society in Northern Ireland. The Peace People organized each week, for six months, peace rallies throughout Ireland and the UK. These were attended by many thousands of people, and during this time there was a 70% decrease in the rate of violence. In 1976 Mairead, together with Betty Williams, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their actions to help bring about peace and put an end to the violence arising out of the ethnic/political conflict in their native Northern Ireland. Since receiving the Nobel Peace prize Mairead has continued to work to promote dialogue, peace and disarmament both in Northern Ireland and around the world. Mairead has visited many countries, including, USA, Russia, Palestine, North/South Korea, Afghanistan, Gaza, Iran, Syria, Congo, Iraq.

Sangmi Cha, Bloomberg Seoul Bureau Reporter, discusses North and South Korea tensions. She spoke with host Ed Baxter on Bloomberg Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden will visit Seoul in May for his first meeting with newly-elected South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, as both countries face increasing mutual concerns, including North Korea's first intercontinental ballistic missile launch since 2017 in March, followed by the April test of a new tactical guided weapon to boost nuclear capability. How will these events influence Korea-China-U.S. Relations? What are the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine? What should we expect from President Biden's visit to Seoul? Sue Mi Terry discusses North Korea's recent weapons tests, China's response, and the implications for U.S.-China relations during an interview conducted on April 29, 2022.

Tokyo Olympics: was holding the games a good idea or not? What is the deal with those now infamous "anti-sex" beds? Aaron and Parker discuss the reopening of the North-South Korea communications line, Toyota keeping its crown as the world's best-selling automaker in 2021, and Japanese educators busted for having a golf party amid the pandemic.

         Did the world follow the DNC?  The Democrat Convention?  It was a lot different this time around, as people practiced SAFE methods to help diminish the possibility of COVID19 growth, although “they say” it continues to grow.  And now the President's sister has some scutter against her brother, but really, what is that going to do?  Nothing.  You ever have differences with your sibling that you told somebody? Hey….why don't we have WEST US and EAST US as two separate  countries, like North & South Korea, or North & South Vietnam?  Just a thought – Well there's no division at this address, and the only SLAM that's on the table is the GRAND SLAM from a baseball game or DENNY's – KINGS in the MORNING – RIGHT HERE – RIGHT NOW!

         Did the world follow the DNC?  The Democrat Convention?  It was a lot different this time around, as people practiced SAFE methods to help diminish the possibility of COVID19 growth, although “they say” it continues to grow.  And the President SLAMS Goodyear, home office in Akron instead of tweeting for everyone to mask up.  Here's a solution – why don't we have WEST US and EAST US as two separate  countries, like North & South Korea, or North & South Vietnam?  Just a thought – Well there's no division at this address, and the only SLAM that's on the table is the GRAND SLAM from a baseball game or DENNY's – KINGS in the MORNING – RIGHT HERE – RIGHT NOW!

         Is the world following the DNC?  The Democrat Convention?  It's a lot different this time around, as people are practicing SAFE methods to help diminish the possibility of COVID19 growth, although “they say” it continues to grow.  And the President SLAMS Goodyear, home office in Akron.  Here's a solution – why don't we have WEST US and EAST US as two separate  countries, like North & South Korea, or North & South Vietnam?  Just a thought – Well there's no division at this address, and the only SLAM that's on the table is the GRAND SLAM from a baseball game or DENNY's – KINGS in the MORNING – RIGHT HERE – RIGHT NOW!

There's always more to the story...Also more wars and rumors of war news from Africa and North/South Korea. Prayed up and prepped up! You can support my work at the links below. We are totally listener supported and we appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you and God bless! Bitcoin Wallet: 3M2rBQMPjS2UihwQLuzCeMTveoUSSmH87h PayPal: https://paypal.me/johnnystorm Patreon: https://patreon.com/dontspeak NEW! Cash app now available for donations! Our cash tag is $jstorm212 For checks and money orders please email us at dntspk5@gmail.com and we will send you the address. Support us through the BRAVE web browser here: https://brave.com/don308 Download the BEST VPN on the market at ProXpn! Support the show using our link: https://secure.proxpn.com/?a_aid=5bed1952a981a Free book on Spiritual Warfare below! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/780462 https://twitter.com/DontSpe54156130 Show Email dntspk5@gmail.com Back up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8vqWJ1jWO30n4RWqbAquA?view_as=subscriber Website: https://dontspeaknews.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontspeak/support

In episode 326, Geoffrey Cain, author of "Samsung Rising" joins us in a two parts conversation on his journey across Asia as a journalist and author and discuss the backstory of his new book behind the Samsung Group and how it rise to be the most powerful Chaebol (large family-owned business conglomerate) in Korea. In the first part of the conversation, Geoffrey discuss the inspiration and the main themes behind "Samsung Rising", and shares the origin story of Samsung and how they went from an agriculture business to a global technology giant today along with Apple and Huawei by a family owned enterprise spanning three generations. Here are the interesting show notes and links to the discussion (with time-stamps included): Geoffrey Cain, author of “Samsung Rising”, and also regular commentator on The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Time & The New Republic and former correspondent in The Economist (Website, @geoffrey_cain, LinkedIn) [0:26] How did you start your career? [0:55] What have you learned from covering North & South Korea, China and Cambodia in your career journey? [8:35] In your career journey, what are the key lessons you can share with the younger audience? [10:55] Comments on how the history of Samsung aligns with the story of South Korea's rise as one of the top economies in Asia. Samsung Rising (Random House, Amazon, Apple Books) [15:45] What is the inspiration behind writing the book “Samsung Rising”? [16:20] Who are the intended audience of the book? [20:32] If you will to summarize the key takeaways of the book, what would they be so that you can spark their interest to learn more? [22:22] Can you talk about the origins of Samsung and what type of businesses that the family behind the company have grown from a small trading company  to modern technology giant today? [25:05] What does Chaebol means in South Korea? [33:05] The family behind Samsung have gone through three generations: the founder Lee Byung-chul (or B.C Lee in short), Lee Kun-hee and recently to Jay Lee. Can you talk about how each leader has been different and what their contributions to Samsung have been? [36:50] Can Jay Lee step up for Samsung as his father and grandfather have in the past? [49:04] Jay Lee's investments in Silicon Valley and how he is thinking about Samsung's future given that the environment is currently becoming more complex with US protectionism. [52:00] Podcast Information: RSS Feed Apple Podcasts Himalaya Spotify Libsyn Google Play Overcast FM SoundCloud Luminary Twitter Facebook Video Facebook Page Linkedin Stitcher Castbox RadioPublic Acast PodBean ListenNotes TuneIn The show is hosted and produced by Carol Yin (@CarolYujiaYin) and originally created by Bernard Leong (@bernardleong, Linkedin). Sound credits for the intro music: Taro Iwashiro, "The Beginning" from Red Cliff Soundtrack. analyseasia · Samsung Rising Part One with Geoffrey Cain

On this episode of the Link Up Podcast (recorded on May 20th, 2018), hosted by Mr. King, Kana & Woods, we discussed the Royal Wedding, Yanny Or Laurel, tensions between North & South Korea & more.

One of South Korea's most prominent experts on North Korea, Moon Chung-in has observed and crafted North-South Korea relations for decades and has extensive knowledge of all three iterations of the Kims in Pyongyang. This week on the podcast, we sat down with Moon to discuss unification scenarios, his assessment of Kim Jong Un's leadership style, why the Hanoi summit failed, and why Yongbyon is worth bargaining for. Moon Chung-in is a distinguished professor at Yonsei University and a special advisor on foreign affairs and national security to South Korea's President Moon Jae-in. About the podcast: The "North Korea News Podcast" is a weekly podcast hosted exclusively by NK News, covering all things DPRK: from news to extended interview with leading experts and analysts in the field and insights from our very own journalists.

Radio Sweden Daily brings you a round-up of the main news in Sweden on January 18th 2019. Presenter: Dave Russell Producer: Frank Radosevich Radio Sweden english@sverigesradio.se

In this episode I speak about North & South Korea peace talks, watching John Mulaney’s new Comedy special; Kid Gorgeous. I also speak about watching season 2 of the shows: Sneaky Pete on Amazon and Atlanta on FX. I also speak about Childish Gambino’s latest music video; This Is America. Lastly I round out the show by sharing a clip from the American Experience PBS Documentary, that resonated with me.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing & Random Rants, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl.   Links referenced in this episode:   American Experience: New York: https://www.amazon.com/American-Experience-New-York-Season/dp/B006CAV3TY   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft. I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Song #1: This Is America - Childish Gambino Outro Song #2: Caterpillar – Royce da 5’9” ft. Eminem   SpunToday Logo by: http://pcepeda.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Google Play and YouTube

In this episode, I speak with John Feffer, director of Foreign Policy In Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies. This interview covers two major geopolitical trends currently developing in the world today: the reconciliation process currently unfolding between North and South Korea; and the inflamed tensions between the United States, Israel (and other regional players), with the government of Iran. In the first half of this episode, John answers some of my questions regarding the current situation unfolding on the Korean Peninsula between North and South Korea. Very recently, North Korean leader Kim Jung-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the border between the nations, known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), and began to engage in the early phases of negotiations between nations. John contextualized the series of events that have lead to this moment, including what role the United States, and the Trump Administration more specifically, has played in the escalation of tensions in the region. I ask, and John ultimately provides some answers to, the questions: What would it look like for North Korea to open up its borders, culturally and economically, to South Korea and the rest of the world? What do these to Korean nations gain in this process of reconciliation, and what are the underlying motivations for this change in relations between these nations? In the second half of this episode, John lays out the current situation unfolding (as of the time of this recording: Friday May 4th 2018) between the United States and Iran, regarding the efforts by the Trump Administration (as well as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional players) to re-inflame tensions between these nations regarding Iran's alleged violation of JCPOA, known more popularly as the Iran Nuclear Deal. John provides the facts regarding Iran's ability, or lack thereof, to develop nuclear weapons, and whether or not the Trump Administration, along with some of its allies in this effort, have adequately provided any substantial evidence to back up their claims of there being an actual threat from nation of Iran. John attempts to answer: What are the underlying motives behind the recent escalations of tensions between these nations? What is to be gained (and lost) in this attempt to push the United States, Israel, and other regional players, into a direct conflict with Iran? John Feffer is the director of Foreign Policy in Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies. In 2012-13, he was also an Open Society Fellow looking at the transformations that have taken place in Eastern Europe since 1989. He is the author of several books and numerous articles. His latest book is Aftershock: A Journey into Eastern Europe’s Broken Dreams. He is also the author of the recent dystopian novel, Splinterlands. Episode Notes: - John Feffer's website: http://www.johnfeffer.com - Follow John's analysis of unfolding geopolitical trends: https://bit.ly/2I59l8Q - John is the author of 'Aftershock: A Journey into Eastern Europe's Broken Dreams' and the novel 'Spinterlands': http://www.johnfeffer.com/category/books - John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnfeffer - The introduction of this episode features an audio segment of John Bolton's speech at CPAC from earlier this year. Source: https://youtu.be/z98z9562a8A - The song featured in this episode is "Loyalty" by Onra from the album Chinoiseries, Pt. 3. - Podcast website: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com - Support the podcast: PATREON: www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness - Follow and listen: SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/wYgMQc STITCHER: https://goo.gl/eeUBfS - Social Media: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/patterns.of.behavior

Raunchy performance by comedian at White House Correspondents' Dinner. Or maybe I'm just an old prude. Trump skips dinner for rally in Michigan. "No-bel! No-bel! No-bel!" North & South Korea progress. Turns out peace through strength is, no doubt very surprisingly to some "experts," a better strategy than negotiating from a position of weakness using pinky promises, a signed sheet of paper and empty promises made by a communist dictator. Pacers/Cavs series can teach us about the Electoral College. 

Raunchy performance by comedian at White House Correspondents' Dinner. Or maybe I'm just an old prude. Trump skips dinner for rally in Michigan. "No-bel! No-bel! No-bel!" North & South Korea progress. Turns out peace through strength is, no doubt very surprisingly to some "experts," a better strategy than negotiating from a position of weakness using pinky promises, a signed sheet of paper and empty promises made by a communist dictator. Pacers/Cavs series can teach us about the Electoral College. 

Raunchy performance by comedian at White House Correspondents' Dinner. Or maybe I'm just an old prude. Trump skips dinner for rally in Michigan. "No-bel! No-bel! No-bel!" North & South Korea progress. Turns out peace through strength is, no doubt very surprisingly to some "experts," a better strategy than negotiating from a position of weakness using pinky promises, a signed sheet of paper and empty promises made by a communist dictator. Pacers/Cavs series can teach us about the Electoral College. 

The leaders of North & South Korea meant on Friday to discuss peace. Will this historic moment lead to peace and what role will the United States play?

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In this episode with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee:   Professor Scott Lucas from the University of Birmingham explains the Iran Nuclear deal and why President Trump wants to get rid of it.   Dr Ghanem Tayara from UOSSM talks about the Syrian government's intimidation of doctors in Douma.   What's on the agenda for the historic North & South Korea meeting tomorrow?  Dr Hazel Smith from the Centre for Korean Studies at SOAS has her analysis.   And the Government launches a new Veterans Unit – but are they doing enough to support our former service men and women Kate speaks to Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood and Matthew Seward from the Royal British Legion.

In this episode with Kate Gerbeau and Christopher Lee:   Professor Scott Lucas from the University of Birmingham explains the Iran Nuclear deal and why President Trump wants to get rid of it.   Dr Ghanem Tayara from UOSSM talks about the Syrian government’s intimidation of doctors in Douma.   What’s on the agenda for the historic North & South Korea meeting tomorrow?  Dr Hazel Smith from the Centre for Korean Studies at SOAS has her analysis.   And the Government launches a new Veterans Unit – but are they doing enough to support our former service men and women Kate speaks to Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood and Matthew Seward from the Royal British Legion.

North & South Korea to meet along their border. Surely the pressure exerted on North Korea by the US under Trump's leadership has influenced this. At Obama wants to create a million of himself. Who's the narcissist? Bullet control. Gun control. Repeal the Second Amendment. Roseanne program aired last night, generating big ratings. Politics in entertainment. Maryland & DC attorneys general lawsuit against Trump for violating Emoluments Clause. What did the Founders really intend? Capitalism. Career politicians. The Last Supper. The Crucifixion. The Jewish Seder meal. Symbolism.

North & South Korea to meet along their border. Surely the pressure exerted on North Korea by the US under Trump's leadership has influenced this. At Obama wants to create a million of himself. Who's the narcissist? Bullet control. Gun control. Repeal the Second Amendment. Roseanne program aired last night, generating big ratings. Politics in entertainment. Maryland & DC attorneys general lawsuit against Trump for violating Emoluments Clause. What did the Founders really intend? Capitalism. Career politicians. The Last Supper. The Crucifixion. The Jewish Seder meal. Symbolism.

North & South Korea to meet along their border. Surely the pressure exerted on North Korea by the US under Trump's leadership has influenced this. At Obama wants to create a million of himself. Who's the narcissist? Bullet control. Gun control. Repeal the Second Amendment. Roseanne program aired last night, generating big ratings. Politics in entertainment. Maryland & DC attorneys general lawsuit against Trump for violating Emoluments Clause. What did the Founders really intend? Capitalism. Career politicians. The Last Supper. The Crucifixion. The Jewish Seder meal. Symbolism.

Rate The Majority Villain Villain Podcast on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/majority-villain/id877298705?mt=2 We’ve all heard the reports about North Korea. There’s no shortage of information about the nation most people love to hate. We hear a lot regarding missile tests, prison camps and brainwashing. We know the stories of Kim Jong-un and his late father Kim Jong-il, but not too much about the true patriarch of the nation; Kim Il-sung. Reports and discussions over the behavior of North Korea are abound, while self-reflection of the roots of these resentments and ill-feelings remain silent. Today, on Majority Villain we will consider the questions: Why does North Korea hate America? Or more succinctly put: why does it seem that way? Will we have a WWIII? Can Korea launch a nuclear attack against America? And two far-less talked about questions… What happened during the Korean War? And most importantly… Is there a peaceful solution? So, let’s have at it, shall we? This is Majority Villain. Are we going to have a nuclear war with North Korea? This question gets thrown around. A lot. So much so that I fear we don’t anticipate what it would mean. The levity with which we pose the question seems to traverse beyond varying degrees of caution and concern, instead springing head first into some kind of patriotic excitement on how a full-on war could somehow revitalize the American spirit. The two longest wars in American history raging on right now in Iraq and Afghanistan would suggest otherwise. It seems to me then, we ought to be wary of the words we use to describe such a scenario, lest we not anticipate what would likely be the consequences. Regardless, we continue to ask: Are we going to have a nuclear war with North Korea? Variations of the question include whether or not we should (as if choosing to have a war would place us into some type of scenario where there would be clear advantages. There probably wouldn't be). Other variants include WWIII references (beyond scary), the duty of America to be the peace-enforcer (paternal), how evil or crazy Kim Jong-un is (ironic), and more recently how the United States should use its strong arm over China to wield its powerful influence in bringing North Korea under control (dream weaving). Let’s talk fire power. Occasionally, people scoff at the idea that North Korea could ever successfully attack the United States with a nuclear payload missile, citing a three decade-long program littered with international embarrassments; early on it was only short-range tests, and then later a total overhype of test trajectory, and sometimes tests were flat-out failed launches. It’s not the most solid track record on missile tests in history, and that tends to lead a lot of people to thinking that the United States is safe. On the other hand, North Korea’s weapons program is young (just over 10 years old), they have an unknown number in their arsenal, and most terrifyingly - as recently as November, 2017 have they launched a successful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) experts say is capable of reaching anywhere within the continental United States. Is North Korea's program riddled with flaws? Yes. Does the United States have a missile defense program designed to shoot these things out of the sky? Yes. But do we know how many the United States would need to shoot down, has that missile defense system been tested, and are we even sure the United States would be the target of that attack? No, no and no. Most experts says that the United States partner-country, South Korea would be on the receiving end of what would certainly be far too many missiles to defend against. By all accounts, South Korea would be decimated in unimaginable ways. That makes Donald Trump’s, and more generally, the United States’ tough guy approach all the more scary — not to Americans — but to South Koreans particularly, because they would take more than their fair share of the bombardment. Unfortunately, it’s much easier to carry a big stick than it is to speak softly. Specifically, to speak about the nuance regarding North Korea, namely, the people. It’s easy to forget that there are a lot of innocent people in North Korea, both imprisoned and free who don’t necessarily agree with the aims and goals of the Kim regime. When we say things like, “North Korea is crazy” we undermine the reality of millions of citizens who are trapped in very real ways. The North Korean propaganda machine is the best in its class, censorship on rogue ideas is strictly forbidden, and dissidents who speak or act out are not given very many second chances — if ever. Most of the country is under an electric blackout and quality food sources are scarce — even among those who are not imprisoned or in labor camps. The bottom line is this: North Korea cannot be abrasively labelled as aggressive without attention to the massive population of people who are oppressed in inconceivable ways. If the United States were to attack North Korea the casualties would be astronomical just as they were the last time US troops were there. Flash back to 1950 as global relations are beginning to take new shape in the aftermath of failed a attempt by Axis Powers led by Germany, Italy and Japan. Korea has been occupied for some three decades by the Japanese and is split up into two dictatorships; One North, one South. One protected by communist Soviet Union and one protected by capitalist America. A North Korean military front, led by Kim Jong-un’s grandfather Kim Il-sung heads into the South to take over the land. The newly formed United Nations responds under immense persuasion by the United States to intercede. What begins as a protection and post-WWII peace enforcement mission in the former Japanese-occupied country pushes back against the North, not only to the original borders, but far beyond, just shy of the Chinese border. By 1953, non-militarized treaty lines between the North and South are established where they still exist on a map today. The casualties are immense. Howard Zinn recalls the words of a BBC journalist as he described the trauma in both Koreas after the 1950 June invasion by the North resulted in a US led campaign of 3 years of bombing, shelling and even napalm in his book, A People’s History of the United States. Sensitive listeners advised as the following description is rather unsettling. “In front of us a curious figure was standing, a little crouched, legs straddled, arms held out from his sides. He had no eyes, and the whole of his body, nearly all of which was visible through tatters of burnt rags, was covered with a hard black crust speckled with yellow pus…. He had to stand because he was no longer covered with a skin, but with a crust-like crackling which broke easily…. I thought of the hundreds of villages reduced to ash which I personally had seen and realized the sort of casualty list which must be mounting up along the Korean front.” (Zinn, People’s History, 1980) Zinn estimated during this time that as many as 2 million Koreans were killed. To try to put that into perspective, it is a figure nearly 9 times higher than the number of deaths accrued during the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atom bombs dropped by the United States just 5 years earlier. Typically, this is the part where somebody argues that neither Kim Jong-un nor Donald Trump are responsible for actions taken 70 years ago. True. But that answer feels wholly insufficient, does it not? While decades-old resentments remain, a closer look at current behaviors is needed. Political linguist Noam Chomsky says that a good start to normalized diplomatic relations (like getting North Korea to freeze its nuclear weapons program) would be ending the threatening military maneuvers facilitated by the United States military right outside North Korea’s borders. And understandably so! Imagine what public opinion would be if Russia had 35,000 troops located in Toronto and were running drills on how to attack New York… you know, just in case. Not a good feeling, right? But Chomsky doesn’t end the argument for understanding North Korea’s fears and frustrations there. Rather, he explains quite clearly the legacy of the root of that hostility. (Audio clip of Chomsky explaining how US troops leveled NK.) Perhaps the irony with North Korea is our leaders are so alike. Here is a short quiz taken by the BBC, with some notable quotes of my own choosing added. I’ll read you a quote, and after a few seconds I will tell you if it was Kim Jong-un or Donald Trump. You can keep score at home. Finally, a game the whole family can enjoy! “The military might of a country represents its national strength. Only when it builds up its military might in every way can it develop into a thriving country.” - Kim "If we push the buttons to annihilate the enemies even right now, all bases of provocations will be reduced to seas in flames and ashes in a moment.” -Kim "They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.” -Trump "Sound dialogue is not possible with such a guy bereft of reason and only absolute force can work on him.” - Kim “When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice!” -Trump “We share one heart, one home, and one glorious destiny.” -Trump "Let us bring about a radical turn in the building of an economic giant with the same spirit and mettle as were displayed in conquering space.” -Kim “There can be no prosperity without law and order.” -Trump If you got a perfect score - congratulations! You know your dictators from your dickheads! Missed two? Not too shabby. If you got anything less than that - you really gotta admit it - they’re pretty damn similar, and that should give you cause to reflect on the dangers of unmoving nationalism. International Relations in academia have competing schools of thought when it comes to a state’s behavior. There are ongoing dialogues about the varying degrees between state sovereignty vs world cooperation, military might vs diplomacy, border security vs international investment. Realist schools of thought place a premium on the need to securitize the nation, reign in foreign nationals, and build up a mighty military with the force to destroy at a moments notice if not for the home team’s offense, then for a monumental dissuasion for those with ill intentions from ever even thinking about trying something against us. Never question the home team. It is us vs them. If the two leaders of these two governments are so eager to measure their members, display their plumage, yell the loudest, fire the biggest rockets, and ignore their own advisors, then we shall reap what we sow… (Sound of rocket taking off) Unless… (Ring Ring - News report: North and South Korea open up previously closed direct contact line) (North/South Korea walking together in the Olympics.) What thickens the irony all the more is that Kim, unlike Trump, might be more willing to compromise. Given recent rhetoric by President Donald Trump, even in a diplomatic setting like the United Nations… (Audio of Trump at UN session) North and South Korea have been more eager to communicate today than they have been in at least two years. Does this mean that Donald Trump’s tough guy approach has worked? Or does it imply that the Koreans are finding the United States to be an obstacle to compromise? Perhaps. Perhaps not. I will not be able to answer that question here. The more important question is how we view success as a nation. It is a me-first approach? Is there room to question the home team? Is dissidence simply permitted or is it cherished as a means to problem-solving? Howard Zinn’s take on patriotism was much different: “If patriotism were defined, not as blind obedience to government, not as submissive worship to flags and anthems, but rather as love of one's country, one's fellow citizens (all over the world), as loyalty to the principles of justice and democracy, then patriotism would require us to disobey our government, when it violated those principles.” The United States proudly calls itself a peace-enforcer, but there is no such thing as enforcing peace. A farmer does not enforce the growth of corn. He cultivates it. An architect doesn’t enforce the construction of a new building. She develops it. Likewise, peace cannot be imposed, forced, coerce or even won. It’s unfortunate that our über-macho society masculinity places such a premium on aggression. We see what we want and we go and make it happen. We manifest the desired outcome with elbow grease and a can-do attitude. Of course these cultural traits have their value, but why are they seen as an all-encompassing replacement, overshadowing their counterpart attributes of compassion, listening, patience and empathy. In light of Martin Luther King Jr. Day - I leave you with his own words on the subject of nationalism. “This I believe to be the privilege and the burden of all of us who deem ourselves bound by allegiances and loyalties which are broader and deeper than nationalism and which go beyond our nation’s self-defined goals and positions. We are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation, for those it calls “enemy,” for no document from human hands can make these humans any less our brothers.” (Beyond Vietnam) You’ve been listening to the Majority Villain podcast. I’m your host, Gregory Haddock. To redeem your villain points for this episode be sure to visit the website at www.majorityvillain.com and on Facebook and Twitter @majorityvillain. If you liked the show you have three tasks; Tell a friend, Subscribe, and Rate the show on iTunes. A link is at the very top of the show notes are on the device you’re already using. Peace, love and villainy. Status quos are for suckers. Music provided by the Free Music Archive under Creative Commons licensing. Today’s music by Audiobinger, Evil Bear Boris, Ari de Niro and Lee Rosevere. Show image by NASA. Who said it? Kim or Trump? http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40891219

Betwixt episodes featuring two delightful and worldly ladies, your host takes a hippocampal pit stop to regale what remains of his audience re: The Time He Went to North Korea (for 1.5 days).

In this podcast, listen as one of the many podcasters at spiraken.com goes off on a variety of topics from the current week. No holds barred feels about these topics, so sit back and relax as in this episode,  Baz rants about racism, stereotypical commercials and other random things. He is also joined by our rookie co host New Girl 2.0, who talks about Swag, and more importantly, Xan actually has a rant of his own about North & South Korea firing Missiles at each other.  Despite the fact that New Girl 2.0 leaves a little bit early due to prior engagements, the episode turns out pretty good, thanks  for listening and enjoy the show----more----Music For Episode: Opening Music -Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant ( Best of the 80's v3 ), Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Host's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Random Question of the Week:What did you think of New Girl 2.0?

First broadcast on the 10th of December 1982, this Media Network programme looks at the broadcasts from North & South Korea aimed at each other and to other parts of the world. Professor John Campbell, then head of the computer science department at UC London, had a regular column on the programme, following on from his articles on clandestine radio in the World Radio TV Handbook and Passport to World Band Radio. Check out the wikipedia entry about this place. The programme concludes with a contribution from the late Richard Ginbey, who regularly shared a unique collection of off-air recordings from his base just outside Johannesburg.