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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Against the Odds: A Love Story Through Snow and Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre så ut av vinduet.En: Sindre looked out the window.No: Snøen falt tett og dekket landskapet i et tykt hvitt lag.En: The snow was falling thickly, covering the landscape in a thick white layer.No: Han satt på bussen, tretti mil fra Oslo.En: He was sitting on the bus, three hundred kilometers from Oslo.No: Det var nyttårsaften, og han skulle overraske Kari.En: It was New Year's Eve, and he was going to surprise Kari.No: Hun visste ikke at han kom.En: She didn't know he was coming.No: Kari bodde i Oslo, og de hadde hatt et avstandsforhold i ett år.En: Kari lived in Oslo, and they had been in a long-distance relationship for a year.No: Sindre følte nervene i magen.En: Sindre felt nerves in his stomach.No: Han gledet seg til å se Kari, men også til å se om gnisten fortsatt var der.En: He was excited to see Kari, but also to see if the spark was still there.No: Etter et halvt år i Trondheim, hadde de bare sett hverandre et par ganger.En: After half a year in Trondheim, they had only seen each other a few times.No: Han spurte seg selv om det var verdt slitet.En: He asked himself if it was worth the struggle.No: Men så smilte han ved tanken på henne, og all tvil forsvant.En: But then he smiled at the thought of her, and all doubt disappeared.No: Plutselig stoppet bussen.En: Suddenly the bus stopped.No: Veien var dekket av snø, og trafikken sto stille.En: The road was covered in snow, and traffic was at a standstill.No: "Vi er forsinket," meldte sjåføren.En: "We are delayed," announced the driver.No: Sindre så på klokken, tiden rant ut.En: Sindre looked at the clock, time was running out.No: Han visste han måtte ta en beslutning.En: He knew he had to make a decision.No: Ved siden av ham satt en mann med sykkel.En: Next to him sat a man with a bicycle.No: Sindre la merke til det.En: Sindre noticed it.No: "Kan jeg låne sykkelen din?En: "Can I borrow your bike?"No: " spurte han, desperat.En: he asked, desperate.No: Mannen så skeptisk ut, men Sindre forklarte situasjonen.En: The man looked skeptical, but Sindre explained the situation.No: Mannen smilte vennlig og nikket.En: The man smiled kindly and nodded.No: "Ta den," sa han.En: "Take it," he said.No: Sindre takket ham, kastet sekken over skulderen, og gikk ut i snøen.En: Sindre thanked him, threw his backpack over his shoulder, and went out into the snow.No: Oslo Central Station var full av folk.En: Oslo Central Station was full of people.No: Lysene glitret, og det var hektisk aktivitet overalt.En: The lights glittered, and there was hectic activity everywhere.No: Men Sindre så bare en destinasjon: Kari.En: But Sindre saw only one destination: Kari.No: På sykkelen kjempet han mot snø og vind.En: On the bike, he battled against the snow and wind.No: Han måtte komme frem før midnatt.En: He had to get there before midnight.No: Han tenkte på Kari, og det ga ham styrke.En: He thought of Kari, and it gave him strength.No: Han passerte biler som sto fast, folk som skyndte seg mot stasjonen, og han kjente den kalde luften i ansiktet.En: He passed cars stuck in place, people hurrying towards the station, and he felt the cold air on his face.No: Klokken nærmet seg tolv da han ankom stasjonen.En: The clock was nearing twelve when he arrived at the station.No: Han hoppet av sykkelen og sprang inn i mengden.En: He jumped off the bike and ran into the crowd.No: Folk var glade og feststemte, noe som drev ham videre.En: People were happy and in a festive mood, which drove him onward.No: Der, midt i mengden, så han Kari.En: There, in the middle of the crowd, he saw Kari.No: Hun sto under stjerner og fyrverkeri.En: She stood under stars and fireworks.No: Hun så overrasket ut da hun fikk øye på ham.En: She looked surprised when she caught sight of him.No: De siste sekundene før midnatt løp han mot henne, hjertet banket raskt.En: In the last seconds before midnight, he ran towards her, heart pounding.No: Idet klokken slo tolv, nådde fyrverkeriet himmelen.En: As the clock struck twelve, the fireworks reached the sky.No: Sindre var fremme.En: Sindre had made it.No: Han pustet tungt, men smilte bredt.En: He was breathing heavily but was smiling broadly.No: "Kari," sa han, med et smil.En: "Kari," he said, with a smile.No: Hun så på ham, forbauset og rørt.En: She looked at him, surprised and moved.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Hva gjør du her?En: What are you doing here?"No: " spurte hun, lykkelig.En: she asked, happily.No: "Jeg ville bare vise deg… At du er viktig for meg," svarte han.En: "I just wanted to show you... That you are important to me," he replied.No: De omfavnet hverandre.En: They embraced each other.No: Rundt dem feiret folk det nye året.En: Around them, people were celebrating the new year.No: I det øyeblikket visste Sindre at avstanden ikke lenger spilte noen rolle.En: In that moment, Sindre knew that the distance no longer mattered.No: For kjærligheten deres hadde vunnet.En: For their love had won.No: Han hadde tatt en sjanse, og det var alt som skulle til.En: He had taken a chance, and that was all it took.No: Under den stjernekledde Oslo-himmelen, med fyrverkeri som bakgrunn, sto de sammen.En: Under the starry Oslo sky, with fireworks as a backdrop, they stood together.No: For Sindre, var dette starten på et nytt kapittel.En: For Sindre, this was the start of a new chapter.No: En ny begynnelse med Kari.En: A new beginning with Kari.No: Han hadde lært at noen ganger må man ta sjanser.En: He had learned that sometimes you have to take chances.No: For kjærlighetens skyld.En: For the sake of love. Vocabulary Words:thickly: tettlandscape: landskapetsurprise: overraskerelationship: avstandsforholdnerves: nervenespark: gnistenstruggle: slitetdoubt: tvilstandstill: stilleskeptical: skeptiskbackpack: sekkhectic: hektiskdestination: destinasjonbattle: kjempetstrength: styrkestuck: sto fasthurrying: skyndte segfestive: feststemteembraced: omfavnetcelebrating: feiretmoment: øyeblikketdistance: avstandentook a chance: tok en sjansesky: himmelenfireworks: fyrverkerichapter: kapittelbeginning: begynnelselearned: lærtesake: skyld

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Caffeinated Twist on New Year's Resolutions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Snøfnugg danser elegant mot bakken utenfor Kaffekroken, en liten kafé i Gamlebyen i Oslo.En: Snowflakes dance elegantly toward the ground outside Kaffekroken, a small café in Gamlebyen in Oslo.No: Inne er det varmt.En: Inside, it's warm.No: Luften fylles med duften av nykvernet kaffe, og myke jazztoner siver ut fra høyttalerne.En: The air is filled with the scent of freshly ground coffee, and soft jazz tones seep out from the speakers.No: Sigrid og Leif sitter ved et hjørnebord.En: Sigrid and Leif sit at a corner table.No: Kaffekoppene foran dem damper fortsatt, og vinduene er dekorerte med isroser.En: The coffee cups in front of them still steam, and the windows are decorated with frost flowers.No: Ute går folk forbi, godt innpakket i vinterklær.En: Outside, people pass by, well wrapped in winter clothes.No: "Vi burde skrive dem ned," sier Sigrid, mens hun kaster et alvorlig blikk på Leif.En: "We should write them down," says Sigrid, casting a serious glance at Leif.No: Hun mener, som alltid, at en plan fungerer best når den står på papir.En: She believes, as always, that a plan works best when it is on paper.No: "Jinxer vi ikke hele greia da?En: "Aren't we jinxing the whole thing then?"No: " ler Leif.En: laughs Leif.No: Han lener seg tilbake i stolen med et smil.En: He leans back in the chair with a smile.No: For ham er nyttårsforsett ment å være fleksible, ikke fastspikret på et papir.En: For him, New Year's resolutions are meant to be flexible, not nailed down on paper.No: Sigrid sukker, men ikke uten et glimt av humor.En: Sigrid sighs, but not without a hint of humor.No: "Hvis vi ikke skriver dem ned, vil vi glemme dem.En: "If we don't write them down, we'll forget them.No: Eller enda verre, vi vil la dem forsvinne i hverdagen.En: Or worse, we'll let them disappear into everyday life."No: ""Jeg har en teori," svarer Leif, fortsatt med det lekne glimtet i øyet.En: "I have a theory," answers Leif, still with that playful glint in his eye.No: "Hver gang jeg har skrevet et nyttårsforsett, har jeg klart å ikke holde det!En: "Every time I've written a New Year's resolution, I've managed not to keep it!"No: " Han legger hendene bak hodet, fornøyd med sitt resonnement.En: He puts his hands behind his head, satisfied with his reasoning.No: Sigrid ruller øynene, men lar seg ikke skremme.En: Sigrid rolls her eyes but isn't deterred.No: "Hva om vi skriver dem ned, men gjør det til en lek?En: "What if we write them down, but make it a game?"No: " Hun trekker frem en konvolutt fra vesken.En: She draws a envelope from her purse.No: På den står det skrevet "Åpnes neste nyttårsaften" med store bokstaver.En: On it, it says "To be opened next New Year's Eve" in large letters.No: Leif ser nysgjerrig på konvolutten.En: Leif looks curiously at the envelope.No: "Hva mener du?En: "What do you mean?"No: ""Vi skriver ned forsettene våre, legger dem i denne konvolutten, og så gjemmer vi den til neste år.En: "We write down our resolutions, put them in this envelope, and then hide it until next year.No: Da blir det en overraskelse å se hva vi lovet oss selv," forklarer Sigrid med en tone av eventyrlyst.En: Then it'll be a surprise to see what we promised ourselves," Sigrid explains with an adventurous tone.No: Leif er stille et øyeblikk, og Sigrid lener seg fremover, klar for å høre hva han bestemmer seg for.En: Leif is silent for a moment, and Sigrid leans forward, ready to hear what he decides.No: Det er en balanse mellom struktur og spontanitet som må til.En: It is a balance between structure and spontaneity that is needed.No: "Alright, jeg er med," sier Leif til slutt og tar en penn.En: "Alright, I'm in," says Leif finally, taking a pen.No: "Men bare hvis du lover en ekte overraskelse.En: "But only if you promise a real surprise."No: "Sigrid gliser, lettet og fornøyd.En: Sigrid grins, relieved and pleased.No: De skriver begge med raske bevegelser, latter og små kommentarer om hva de lover å gjøre bedre i det nye året.En: They both write swiftly, laughing and making small comments about what they promise to do better in the new year.No: Notatene puttes i konvolutten, og Leif forsegler den nøye.En: The notes are placed in the envelope, and Leif seals it carefully.No: Mens de reiser seg for å dra, legger Sigrid en hånd på Leifs arm.En: As they get up to leave, Sigrid places a hand on Leif's arm.No: "Kanskje litt struktur ikke er så ille," sier hun.En: "Maybe a little structure isn't so bad," she says.No: "Og kanskje litt spontanitet gjør livet mer spennende," svarer Leif med et glimt i øyet.En: "And maybe a little spontaneity makes life more exciting," replies Leif with a gleam in his eye.No: De forlater kaféen, og vinterkulden hilser dem.En: They leave the café, and the winter cold greets them.No: Inni seg vet de at deres ulikheter i kveld har funnet en fin balanse.En: Inside, they know that their differences have found a fine balance tonight.No: Snøen knirker under skoene deres, og det nye året venter like spennende og uforutsigbart som alltid.En: The snow creaks under their shoes, and the new year awaits as exciting and unpredictable as ever. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snøfnuggelegantly: elegantground: bakkenfilled: fyllesscent: duftenfreshly: nykvernetsteep: siverfrost flowers: isroserwrapped: innpakketglance: blikkjinxing: jinxerleaning: lenernailed: fastspikretdeterred: skremtenvelope: konvoluttresolutions: forsettadventurous: eventyrlystbalance: balansespontaneity: spontanitetsurprise: overraskelserelieved: lettetgleam: glimtexciting: spennendeunpredictable: uforutsigbartsealed: forseglercuriously: nysgjerrigforward: fremovertheory: teoriforget: glemmesighs: sukker

Isabelle har blitt hektet på serien Heated Rivalry, vært på venninnens burlesk-show i Oslo og er på vei til København for å feire jul. Astrid oppdager at hun egentlig er Steinbukk.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Soaring to Success: Lars' Winter Triumph at Holmenkollen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en iskald desemberdag i Oslo.En: It was an icy cold December day in Oslo.No: Holmenkollen stod stolt mot den snødekte himmelen.En: Holmenkollen stood proudly against the snow-covered sky.No: Folk var samlet i varme klær, lange skjerf og tykke luer, ivrige etter å se de modige skihopperne.En: People gathered in warm clothes, long scarves, and thick hats, eager to watch the brave ski jumpers.No: Blant dem var Lars, en ung, ambisiøs skihopper.En: Among them was Lars, a young, ambitious ski jumper.No: I dag var dagen han hadde ventet på.En: Today was the day he had been waiting for.No: Den store konkurransen var i gang, og han måtte prestere.En: The big competition was on, and he had to perform.No: Lars sto ved siden av sin gode venn, Signe.En: Lars stood next to his good friend, Signe.No: Hun så spent ut, men også litt nervøs.En: She looked excited, but also a little nervous.No: "Du klarer dette, Lars," sa hun og smilte oppmuntrende.En: "You can do this, Lars," she said with an encouraging smile.No: Hun hadde et kamera i hånden, klar til å dokumentere hvert eneste øyeblikk.En: She had a camera in her hand, ready to document every single moment.No: Ved siden av dem sto Henrik, en erfaren skihopper.En: Next to them stood Henrik, an experienced ski jumper.No: Han var Lars' mentor.En: He was Lars' mentor.No: "Været er ikke perfekt, men du har muligheten nå," sa Henrik.En: "The weather isn't perfect, but you have the opportunity now," said Henrik.No: "Husk å ha ro i hodet.En: "Remember to keep calm in your mind."No: "Vinden blåste over bakken, og snøfnuggene danset i luften.En: The wind blew across the slope, and snowflakes danced in the air.No: Lars kjente hjertet banke raskt i brystet.En: Lars felt his heart beating rapidly in his chest.No: "Hva om jeg mislykkes?En: "What if I fail?"No: " tenkte han.En: he thought.No: Men innerst inne visste han at han måtte forsøke.En: But deep down, he knew he had to try.No: Hans far, en pensjonert skihopper, var der også.En: His father, a retired ski jumper, was there too.No: Han fulgte nøye med fra sidelinjen, og Lars ønsket så inderlig å imponere ham.En: He watched closely from the sidelines, and Lars so desperately wanted to impress him.No: Da det ble Lars' tur, tok han et dypt pust.En: When it was Lars' turn, he took a deep breath.No: Han gikk gjennom de kjente bevegelsene i hodet.En: He went through the familiar movements in his mind.No: Vinden ulte, men han bestemte seg.En: The wind howled, but he made his decision.No: Han ville hoppe.En: He would jump.No: Han satte fart fra toppen, vinden slo ham imot, men han holdt fokus.En: He sped down from the top, the wind hit him, but he stayed focused.No: Hoppet var perfekt.En: The jump was perfect.No: Han fløy gjennom luften med styrke og stil, lengre enn han noen gang hadde fløyet før.En: He flew through the air with strength and style, further than he had ever flown before.No: Tilskuernes heiarop fylte luften da han landet trygt på snøen.En: The cheers of the spectators filled the air as he landed safely on the snow.No: En ny personlig rekord!En: A new personal record!No: Lars gliste fra øre til øre.En: Lars grinned from ear to ear.No: Signe hoppet av glede, og Henrik ga ham en anerkjennende klapp på ryggen.En: Signe jumped with joy, and Henrik gave him an approving pat on the back.No: Da kom faren bort.En: Then his father came over.No: Han så på Lars med et alvorlig blikk, deretter nikket han.En: He looked at Lars with a serious expression, then nodded.No: "Godt gjort," sa han enkelt.En: "Well done," he said simply.No: Disse ordene betydde alt for Lars.En: Those words meant everything to Lars.No: Men det var mer enn bare hans fars godkjennelse.En: But it was more than just his father's approval.No: Lars følte en ny selvtillit, en forståelse av at han hadde verdi uansett.En: Lars felt a new confidence, an understanding that he had worth no matter what.No: Holmenkollen lå badet i vinterlyset, og et snøteppe dekket bakken som et julekortbilde.En: Holmenkollen was bathed in winter light, and a blanket of snow covered the ground like a Christmas card picture.No: Det var jul, en tid for mirakler og nye begynnelser.En: It was Christmas, a time for miracles and new beginnings.No: For Lars var dette både slutten og starten på noe enda større.En: For Lars, this was both the end and the start of something even greater.No: Han hadde overvunnet seg selv – og i dette øyeblikket, var det nok.En: He had overcome himself—and in this moment, that was enough. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldambitious: ambisiøsencouraging: oppmuntrendementor: mentoropportunity: mulighetencalm: rochest: brystetfail: mislykkesretired: pensjonertsidelines: sidelinjenimpress: imponeredecision: besluttespectators: tilskuererecord: rekordapproving: anerkjennendeserious: alvorligconfidence: selvtillitunderstanding: forståelseworth: verdiblanket: snøteppemiracles: miraklerbeginnings: begynnelserovercome: overvunnetproudly: stoltnervous: nervøsdocument: dokumenteredecember: desemberslope: bakkenbreath: pusthowled: ulte

Det er 2. juledag, og jeg sitter alene i leiligheten min i Oslo. Mens resten av byen feirer med familie og festligheter, skravler jeg om hvordan det egentlig er å feire jul alene. Har jeg blitt for sær? Jeg trives så godt i mitt eget selskap at jeg begynner å lure på om singelkrisa egentlig er en illusjon. Samtidig har jeg møtt en fantastisk fyr – betyr det at jeg må gi opp friheten min? Hvordan kan man være forelsket og samtidig holde fast på alt som gjør livet ens eget? I denne episoden utforsker jeg følelsen av å være fanget mellom lysten på nærhet og trangen til frihet, og stiller spørsmålet alle single kanskje kjenner: kan man ha begge deler, eller må man velge? Dette er en ekstra episode, til vanlig kommer det episoder annenhver fredag, hele året, en podkast som aldri tar ferie! Følg podkasten der du lytter til podkast og følg meg på instagram Singelkrisa_podkast.Vi høres

Cette nuit, Donald Trump a annoncé des frappes américaines contre des terroristes au Nigéria. Des frappes meurtrières, et plus précisément contre le groupe État islamique dans le nord-ouest du pays, dans l'État de Sokoto. Le gouvernement nigérian a approuvé les frappes et collaboré avec les États-Unis pour les mener à bien. De son côté, le président américain « a promis de nouvelles attaques », relate le journal nigérian, The Guardian qui ne mentionne pas directement le message de Donald Trump publié sur son réseau social où le président s'exprime « à la Trump : Que Dieu bénisse nos militaires et joyeux Noël à tous, y compris aux terroristes morts, dont le nombre ne cessera de croître si leurs massacres de chrétiens se poursuivent. »  « Ces assauts marquent la première intervention militaire américaine dans le pays le plus peuplé d'Afrique sous Donald Trump », explique Le Monde. Cette attaque survient alors que le mois dernier Donald Trump a ordonné au ministère de la Défense de se préparer « à une intervention militaire au Nigeria ». Le New York Times revient sur ces menaces qui ont été mises à exécution. Le 1ᵉʳ novembre, le président a annoncé que si le gouvernement nigérian continuait à « permettre le meurtre de chrétiens, les États-Unis cesseraient immédiatement toute aide au Nigeria et pourraient très bien intervenir dans ce pays déshonoré, armes à la main ». « La menace d'intervention militaire proférée par Trump constituait une escalade considérable », commente le journal américain. Tension entre les deux pays Dans les jours qui ont suivi les menaces, plusieurs alliés politiques avaient formulé des accusations similaires comme le sénateur Ted Cruz, au Texas, qui a accusé le Nigeria de « faciliter le massacre » de chrétiens. Des accusations, qui ont déjà été dénoncées par le Nigeria et qui avaient tendu les relations entre les deux pays. Dans un message adressé hier au Washington Post, Daniel Bwala, conseiller du président nigérian, a à nouveau expliqué que son gouvernement « considérait l'accent répété sur les meurtres de chrétiens comme inutile, car premièrement les terroristes ne ciblent aucune religion en particulier et, deuxièmement, la rhétorique en ce sens ne fera qu'alimenter le désir des terroristes de créer une crise encore plus large. » Le quotidien suisse Le Temps rappelle que le Nigeria est divisé de manière à peu près égale entre le sud à majorité chrétienne et le nord à majorité musulmane. « Il est le théâtre de nombreux conflits qui tuent aussi bien des chrétiens que des musulmans, souvent sans distinction. » Interrogée par le Washington Post, une ancienne conseillère du département d'État a qualifié les frappes américaines de « réaction excessive et inefficace ». Selon elle, « il existe très peu de preuves que les frappes aériennes ciblées réduisent l'activité des groupes armés ». La première année de Donald Trump à la Maison Blanche a été marquée « par de nombreuses interventions militaires à l'étranger, avec des frappes au Yémen, en Iran, en Syrie et ailleurs, et par un important renforcement militaire dans les Caraïbes visant le Venezuela », rappelle le quotidien britannique The Guardian. À lire aussiLes États-Unis ont mené des frappes au Nigeria contre le groupe État islamique, dit Donald Trump Le Venezuela libère au moins 99 prisonniers politiques Caracas a libéré jeudi au moins 99 prisonniers politiques, dans un contexte de tensions croissantes avec les États-Unis. Les prisonniers libérés étaient incarcérés depuis les élections présidentielles de 2024, précise le journal espagnol El Pais. « C'est la plus importante libération de prisonniers politiques ordonnée par le régime de Nicolás Maduro depuis plusieurs mois. La dernière mesure de clémence accordée à des militants de l'opposition remonte au 13 août ». La plupart des personnes avaient été arrêtées pour avoir participé aux manifestations en août 2024, suite aux élections présidentielles « où Maduro s'est proclamé vainqueur, et où l'opposition et les organisations internationales ont dénoncé des fraudes, déclarant Edmundo González vainqueur ». Ce dernier vit désormais en exil en Espagne, et la principale figure de l'opposition vénézuélienne, María Corina Machado, a récemment reçu le prix Nobel de la paix 2025 à Oslo, en Norvège. Dans le journal vénézuélien El Nacional, les noms d'une trentaine de citoyens libérés ont été publiés. « Le Comité pour la liberté des prisonniers politiques a souligné que "chaque nom libéré de ces centres de détention injustes représente « une victoire pour la vérité et l'espoir" ». Le gouvernement Maduro, quant à lui, assure que le pays est « exempt de prisonniers politiques » et que ceux qui sont qualifiés de tels sont emprisonnés pour avoir commis des « crimes odieux ». À lire aussiVenezuela: libération de 99 personnes arrêtées après la présidentielle de 2024

I denne episoden får Marius Brun Haugen og forvalter Audun Wickstrand Iversen besøk av Caroline Heyerdahl fra Csoaps og Eivind G. Christiansen fra Ruter.Caroline driver salg av vaskemidler, men følger nøye med på hva som skjer innen humanoids. Hvordan vil menneskerobotene endre bransjen og rengjøring i hjemmet?Eivind er i ferd med å overta stafettpinnen i selvkjøringsprosjektet til Ruter og jobber med hvordan selvkjøring kan komplementere kollektivtilbudet i Oslo og omegn. Er robottaxier og selvkjørende minibusser som tar deg akkurat dit du ønsker, mye nærmere enn nordmenn flest tror?Innledningsvis hører du Audun oppsummere året som har gått for aksjefondet DNB Disruptive muligheter og avslutningsvis hvordan han vurderer markedsutsiktene for 2026.(01:50 min) Audun W. Iversen om Disruptive muligheter i 2025(13:45 min) Humanoids og rengjøring med Caroline Heyerdahl fra Csoaps(38:30 min) Hvorfor jobber Ruter med selvkjøring og hvor langt har de kommet? med Eivind Christiansen(54:50 min) Audun om utsiktene for investeringsåret 2026Episoden ble spilt inn 3/12, 9/12 og 12/12 2025Produsent: Kim-André Farago, DNB Wealth Management Investment Office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest film in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, expands that world's sonic pallet in dramatic ways. The music by Nine Inch Nails is huge, the sound design is grittier and the dialog is being processed in creative and constantly changing ways. This film benefited from an international sound team, collaborating together. Re-Recording Mixer Ron Bartlett & Supervising Sound Editor Addison Teague, both based in California, shared duties with Supervising Sound Editor Baard Ingebretsen and Sound Designer/Re-Recording Mixer/Supervising Sound Editor Tormod Ringnes, who are working out of Oslo, Norway. Bringing these two teams together became a great strength for the sound of the film as a whole. They discuss merging the sounds of the real world with "The Grid", building light cycle sounds from scratch, the detailed process of finding exactly the right amount of dialog processing when digitizing the human voice and lots more.________ SPONSORS: Sound Ideas is closing out the year with a massive Year-End Sale, and you're invited! Now through to the end of Decemeber, enjoy 50% off all proprietary items, including premium sound effects and production music trusted by creators worldwide. Don't wait, these savings disappear on December 31st at midnight, as we move into 2026. Check out https://www.sound-ideas.com/ today and create something amazing.________ The Cargo Cult's Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to http://thecargocult.nz/ , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming.___________ The Soundscape Fund - George Vlad, Andy Martin and Thomas Rex Beverly are three of the sound community's busiest field recordists and they have joined forces to raise money for environmental causes this holiday season. All three have a deep love for the natural world and actively work to conserve the soundscapes of nature, through their field recording. They are each offering some of their recordings as prizes to bring the community together to help a great cause. There are three identical prizes to win, each worth more than $15,000! These prizes include, huge collections of commercial sound effects libraries, a one hour call with each of the three organizers, and nature albums for casual listening. For every $5 you donate, you get an additional chance to win! Just head over to the https://thomasrexbeverly.com/products/the-soundscape-fund-2025, and choose your donation amount.  Contest runs until Dec 28th 2025. so enter now._________ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/340-tron-ares/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Norway has universal healthcare, but it doesn't cover tongue ties. That means families in Norway struggling with infant feeding, airway and sleep issues need to pay out of pocket for functional releases.  Dr Skallevold is not just a dentist but a specialist for oral function, airway health, and tongue ties.  His practice supports patients of all ages and helps to bring health and healing all across Norway.  Dr Skallvold discusses this with Katie Oshita in this episode.  Listen to hear more.Podcast Guest: Hans Erling Skallevold is a holistic-minded dentist passionate about the connection between oral and overall health. Trained at the University of Oslo, he combines his dental expertise with a functional, whole-body approach to care.Specializing in tethered oral tissues, prevention, and airway-focused dentistry, Erling emphasizes root-cause treatment through microbiome balance, sleep and breathing optimization, tongue-tie management, and nutrition. He also supports patients with dental anxiety, TMJ/TMD, facial pain, and surgical or periodontal needs.Dedicated to expanding his scope of care, Erling is completing his medical degree while continuing to share knowledge on the mouth-body connection.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com  

Gikk du glipp av liveshowet på Carks i Oslo 26. november? Her er det. God jul, kjære venner!

Die KwaZulu-Natalse Departement van Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake sê rampbestuurspanne is op hoë gereedheid geplaas. Dit volg nadat stortreën tot oorstromings gelei het wat drie lewens geëis, en paaie en infrastruktuur beskadig het. Die drie slagoffers is dood nadat hul voertuig in Longacres Drive in Amanzimtoti meegesleur is. Die departement se woordvoerder, Senzelwe Mzila, sê die kusstrook van Margate oor Oslo-strand tot in Port Shepstone het die ergste deurgeloop:

Today's guest is David L. Phillips, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, and previously Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University's Institute for the Study of Human Rights. In this episode, Alon and David have an in-depth discussion on Syria, including Trump's removal of sanctions on the country, issues of governance in Syria, especially considering the country's numerous ethnic and religious minorities, and what can be expected of Ahmed al-Sharaa as an interim leader of Syria. Full bio David L. Phillips is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He was previously Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University's Institute for the Study of Human Rights. Phillips has served as Foreign Affairs Expert and as Senior Adviser to the U.S. Department of State and as Senior Adviser to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Phillips has worked at academic institutions as Executive Director of Columbia University's International Conflict Resolution Program, Director of American University's Program on Conflict Prevention and Peace-building, Fellow at Harvard University's Future of Diplomacy Project Fellow, Visiting Scholar at Harvard University's Center for Middle East Studies, and Professor of Preventive Diplomacy at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. He was Deputy Director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations, Senior Fellow at the Preventive Diplomacy Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Project Director at the International Peace Research Institute of Oslo. Phillips has also been a foundation executive, serving as President of the Congressional Human Rights Foundation and Executive Director of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. Phillips has been an analyst and commentator for NBC News. He has written 10 books on public affairs and hundreds of articles in leading publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, and Foreign Affairs.

Julen er en tid for refleksjoner og tilbakeblikk på året som har gått. Reven og Kråka har derfor laget en juleepisode til deg, hvor du får høre røvernes meninger rundt noen av årets nyhetssaker. God lytt og god jul!

Steve Bicknell enters the main room at The Villa, Oslo. With decades of experience, Bicknell plays with patience and intent. He does not rush the room. It takes about 25 minutes before he even remotely steps on gaspedal. His sound is rooted in deep and stripped back techno. Often influenced by dub, early UK and Detroit traditions. The set starts in the shadows, with sparse rhythms, low pressure. Early on, there is space. Space to arrive. Space to breathe. As the set continues, he builds through repetition. A new percussion line slips in almost unnoticed. A bassline tightens. The groove becomes firmer without becoming aggressive. Tracks are chosen for their texture and weight, with smooth transitions. The focus is on flow, and the dance floor is slowly pulled together. Later in the set, the pressure increases and the rhythm becomes more insistent. The bass becomes more physical. By this point, the room is locked into the hypnosis. Thank you Steve. And thank you to everyone who came to share this night with us Follow : https://soundcloud.com/steve-bicknell https://www.instagram.com/steve_bicknell/

Hoveddelen til denne episoden foregår på etatssamlingen til Klimaetaten i Oslo kommune, i november 2025 på Soria Moria Hotell. Innspillingen skjer i et provisorisk rigget podkaststudio på scenen med publikum i salen. Vi blir intervjuet av etatsdirektør, Heidi Sørensen, om hva vi har lært om de fem grepene og hva vi konkret har gjort. Vi spør tilbake hva Klimaetaten har gjort for å legge til rette for at vi som innbyggere i Oslo kan utøve de fem grepene. Denne episoden fungerer som en god oppsummeringsepisode ettersom vi systematisk går gjennom grep for grep. Det er også en episode fylt med mye håp – for det er mange som jobber for at klimaet skal bli bedre. Og det har faktisk blitt bedre allerede. Luften i Oslo har faktisk blitt renere og vi ser at tiltak som implementeres fungerer.

Trening forbindes ofte med helse, styrke og lang levetid. Men hva skjer når vi bikker fra helsefremmende til belastende?I denne episoden tar vi treningspraten i en litt annen retning og dykker ned i ny forskning som utfordrer «mer er alltid bedre»-mentaliteten.Sammen med Tore Austad, master i idrettsvitenskap og erfaren trener, ser vi nærmere på en fersk studie som kobler treningsmengde til hjernens biologiske alder. Studien antyder at moderat, jevn aktivitet gir best effekt – mens ekstrem treningsmengde ikke nødvendigvis gjør oss yngre, men kan bli et stress for både hjerne og nervesystem.Vi snakker om:Når trening går fra adaptiv stimulans til kronisk stressTidlige signaler på overtrening før kroppen sier stoppForskjellen på å være aktiv vs. overtrent i et longevity-perspektivHvor mye trening som faktisk er “nok” for helse og lang levetidRestitusjon, variasjon og hvorfor hjernen bryr seg om total belastningHvordan kvinner, særlig i 40–50-årene, bør tenke annerledes rundt intensitet og volumDette er en episode for deg som elsker trening, men også vil eldes med kvalitet, overskudd og en robust hjerne. Kanskje får den deg til å justere litt, lytte mer og trene smartere.Velkommen til treningsprat med Biohacking Girls

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surprising Love Under Oslo's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto i Vigeland Park med et hjertet fullt av forventninger og en ring i lommen.En: Sigrid stood in Vigeland Park with a heart full of anticipation and a ring in her pocket.No: Det var vinter, og snøen lå som et hvitt teppe over Oslo.En: It was winter, and the snow lay like a white blanket over Oslo.No: De mange lysene i parken glødet varmt, og skapte en magisk atmosfære som nærmest var uvirkelig.En: The many lights in the park glowed warmly, creating a magical atmosphere that was almost surreal.No: Det var jul med alt som hører til, og parken var fylt med stemmer av familier og par som nøt denne spesielle tiden av året.En: It was Christmas with all its trimmings, and the park was filled with the voices of families and couples enjoying this special time of year.No: Ved hennes side gikk Eirik, hennes betrodde venn.En: Beside her walked Eirik, her trusted friend.No: Han visste om planene hennes og hadde lovet å hjelpe om det skulle bli nødvendig.En: He knew about her plans and had promised to help if needed.No: Sammen hadde de allerede planlagt alt ned til den minste detalj.En: Together, they had already planned everything down to the smallest detail.No: Eirik hadde også sett til at Lars ikke skjønte noe.En: Eirik had also ensured that Lars remained oblivious.No: Sigrid ønsket denne kvelden skulle være helt perfekt.En: Sigrid wanted this evening to be absolutely perfect.No: Men Vigeland Park denne kvelden var mer folksom enn de hadde forutsett.En: But Vigeland Park this evening was more crowded than they had anticipated.No: Overalt var det grupper av glade mennesker, barn som lo og par som holdt hender.En: Everywhere, there were groups of happy people, laughing children, and couples holding hands.No: Sigrid begynte å bli nervøs.En: Sigrid began to feel nervous.No: Hvordan skulle hun finne et øyeblikk av ro midt i denne mengden?En: How would she find a moment of peace in the midst of this crowd?No: Mens de gikk, snakket Lars begeistret om statuene, uten å ane Sigrids hemmelighet.En: As they walked, Lars enthusiastically talked about the statues, unaware of Sigrid's secret.No: "Se, Sigrid, den ser nesten levende ut i denne belysningen," sa han med et smil, mens han pekte på en snødekt statue.En: "Look, Sigrid, that one looks almost alive in this lighting," he said with a smile, pointing at a snow-covered statue.No: Sigrid prøvde å svare naturlig, men tankene var et annet sted.En: Sigrid tried to respond naturally, but her thoughts were elsewhere.No: Hun så seg rundt, søkende etter en mulighet.En: She looked around, searching for an opportunity.No: Hun ville gjøre det nå, i kveld.En: She wanted to do it now, this evening.No: Det måtte være et lite øyeblikk av stillhet et sted, en flik av tid der bare de eksisterte.En: There had to be a small moment of quiet somewhere, a glimpse of time where only they existed.No: Da de nærmet seg en av parkens frodige dammer, kom øyeblikket uventet.En: As they approached one of the park's lush ponds, the moment came unexpectedly.No: En liten folde i stien hadde fått et snølag som glitret i lyset fra lyktene.En: A small fold in the path had gathered a layer of snow that glittered in the light from the lanterns.No: Eirik nikket oppmuntrende og trakk seg litt tilbake, en gest så subtil at Lars ikke merket noe.En: Eirik nodded encouragingly and stepped back a little, a gesture so subtle that Lars noticed nothing.No: Med hjertet bankende tok Sigrid Lars i hånden.En: With her heart pounding, Sigrid took Lars's hand.No: "Lars," sa hun forsiktig, øynene hennes møtte hans.En: "Lars," she said softly, her eyes meeting his.No: "Det er noe jeg har lyst til å spørre deg om.En: "There's something I'd like to ask you."No: "Lars så forvirret på henne, men smilte varmt.En: Lars looked at her, confused, but smiled warmly.No: "Hva er det, Sigrid?En: "What is it, Sigrid?"No: "Hun sank ned på et kne, trakk pusten dypt og åpnet hånden sin der ringen lå.En: She sank to one knee, took a deep breath, and opened her hand where the ring lay.No: "Vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Will you marry me?"No: "En kort stillhet fylte rommet rundt dem, og resten av parken forsvant for et øyeblikk.En: A brief silence filled the space around them, and the rest of the park disappeared for a moment.No: Alt som betydde noe var Lars sitt ansikt, som lyste opp i et stort smil.En: All that mattered was Lars's face, which lit up in a wide smile.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!En: "Yes, of course I will!"No: " Lars trakk Sigrid opp i en omfavnelse, og folkemengden rundt dem syntes å smelte bort, etterlatende dem i en boble av lykke.En: Lars pulled Sigrid up into an embrace, and the crowd around them seemed to melt away, leaving them in a bubble of happiness.No: Eirik, som hadde stått i skyggene, hoppet ut med hevede armer og et jubelrop.En: Eirik, who had been standing in the shadows, jumped out with raised arms and a cheer.No: "Gratulerer, dere to!En: "Congratulations, you two!"No: "Sigrid kjente en bølge av lettelse og glede.En: Sigrid felt a wave of relief and joy.No: Hun hadde lært noe nytt denne kvelden: noen ganger er det spontane øyeblikk som blir de mest minneverdige.En: She had learned something new that evening: sometimes it's the spontaneous moments that become the most memorable.No: Mens snøen falt rundt dem, føltes alt perfekt.En: As the snow fell around them, everything felt perfect.No: Resten av kvelden vandret de gjennom parken, hånd i hånd, fylt med varme og glede.En: For the rest of the evening, they wandered through the park hand in hand, filled with warmth and joy.No: Julen hadde brakt dem nærmere hverandre enn noen gang før, under de funklende lysene i Vigeland Park.En: Christmas had brought them closer together than ever before, under the twinkling lights in Vigeland Park. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningerwinter: vinterblanket: teppeatmosphere: atmosfæresurreal: uvirkeligtrusted: betroddeensured: sørget foroblivious: skjønte ingentingcrowded: folksomnervous: nervøsenthusiastically: begeistretopportunity: mulighetponds: dammergestured: gestikuleresubtle: subtilpounding: bankendeembrace: omfavnelsemelt: smeltebubble: boblerelief: lettelsespontaneous: spontanememorable: minneverdigelanterns: lykterlit up: lyste oppsnow-covered: snødektconfused: forvirretgathered: samletgazed: såquiet: stillhetglow: gløde

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Spark in the Snow: Finding Friendship in Oslo's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park lå stille under et tykt teppe av snø, som glitret i lyset fra de subtile julelysene som var hengt opp rundt trærne.En: Vigeland Park lay silent under a thick blanket of snow, which glittered in the light from the subtle Christmas lights that were hung around the trees.No: Eirik ruslet langs stiene, følelsen av ensomhet hang tungt i brystet hans, til tross for omgivelsenes skjønnhet.En: Eirik strolled along the paths, the feeling of loneliness heavy in his chest, despite the beauty of the surroundings.No: I en annen del av parken sto Synnøve med et kart i hånden, og så seg rundt med et forvirret blikk.En: In another part of the park, Synnøve stood with a map in her hand, looking around with a confused expression.No: Hun hadde dratt fra den lille hjembyen sin for å finne en spesiell gave til søsteren sin, men Oslo virket så overveldende.En: She had left her small hometown to find a special gift for her sister, but Oslo seemed so overwhelming.No: Alt hun ønsket var noe som kunne uttrykke alle de varme følelsene hun hadde for søsteren.En: All she wanted was something that could express all the warm feelings she had for her sister.No: Eirik hadde lagt merke til henne.En: Eirik had noticed her.No: Hun virket fortapt, både fysisk og kanskje på andre måter også.En: She seemed lost, both physically and perhaps in other ways too.No: Han tok et dypt pust, bestemte seg for å ta en sjanse, og gikk bort til henne.En: He took a deep breath, decided to take a chance, and walked over to her.No: "Trenger du hjelp med å finne frem?En: "Do you need help finding your way?"No: " spurte han vennlig.En: he asked kindly.No: Synnøve så opp, litt skeptisk, men noe ved Eiriks smil var beroligende.En: Synnøve looked up, a bit skeptical, but something about Eirik's smile was reassuring.No: Hun nikket nølende.En: She nodded hesitantly.No: "Jeg har aldri vært her før," tilsto hun.En: "I've never been here before," she admitted.No: Eirik smilte bredt.En: Eirik grinned broadly.No: "Da må jeg vise deg rundt!En: "Then I have to show you around!No: Jeg kjenner til noen få steder som kanskje kan gi deg ideer til en gave.En: I know a few places that might give you ideas for a gift."No: "De begynte å gå sammen, og snøen knirket under skoene deres.En: They began to walk together, the snow crunching beneath their shoes.No: Synnøve snakket om hvor mye hun savnet hjem, mens Eirik delte sine små hemmeligheter om byen.En: Synnøve talked about how much she missed home, while Eirik shared his little secrets about the city.No: De lo og snakket om alt og ingenting, inntil de snublet over en artig installasjon i parken.En: They laughed and talked about everything and nothing until they stumbled upon an amusing installation in the park.No: "Dette er laget av en venn av meg!En: "This was made by a friend of mine!"No: " sa Eirik overrasket.En: said Eirik surprised.No: "Hun heter Inga.En: "Her name is Inga.No: Jeg visste ikke at hun hadde fått plass her.En: I didn't know she had got a place here."No: "Synnøve ble fascinert av de utsmykkede figurene i is og stål.En: Synnøve was fascinated by the ornate figures in ice and steel.No: De så nesten magiske ut, som om de lurte på om de skulle gå ned fra sokkelen og danse i snøen.En: They looked almost magical, as if they were wondering whether to step down from the pedestal and dance in the snow.No: "Det er perfekt," mumlet Synnøve.En: "It's perfect," Synnøve murmured.No: "Det minner meg om historiene søsteren min pleide å fortelle meg.En: "It reminds me of the stories my sister used to tell me."No: "Eirik så på henne, glad for at hun hadde funnet det hun lette etter.En: Eirik looked at her, glad she had found what she was searching for.No: "Skal vi bytte telefonnumre?En: "Should we exchange phone numbers?"No: " spurte han optimistisk.En: he asked optimistically.No: "Kanskje vi kan treffes igjen, kanskje på julaften?En: "Maybe we can meet up again, perhaps on Christmas Eve?"No: "Synnøve nikket, hennes tidligere reservasjon bleknet bort.En: Synnøve nodded, her earlier reservation fading away.No: Uventet hadde hun funnet noe verdifullt i Oslo.En: Unexpectedly, she had found something valuable in Oslo.No: Ikke bare en gave, men også en venn som gjorde byen litt mindre fremmed.En: Not just a gift, but also a friend who made the city a little less foreign.No: "Det høres hyggelig ut," svarte hun.En: "That sounds nice," she replied.No: Da de skiltes, følte Eirik en ny varme i hjertet.En: As they parted, Eirik felt a new warmth in his heart.No: Han hadde funnet noe han ikke visste at han hadde mistet: en følelse av tilhørighet.En: He had found something he didn't know he had lost: a sense of belonging.No: Og Synnøve, med sitt nyvunne mot, så kortet med Eiriks nummer på som et symbol på en ny start.En: And Synnøve, with her newfound courage, saw the card with Eirik's number as a symbol of a new beginning.No: Sammen, selv om de fortsatt var fremmede på mange måter, feiret de et lite mirakel i vinternatten.En: Together, even though they were still strangers in many ways, they celebrated a small miracle in the winter night. Vocabulary Words:silent: stilleblanket: teppeglittered: glitretsubtle: subtilestrolled: rusletloneliness: ensomhetoverwhelming: overveldendeconfused: forvirretnoticed: lagt merke tillost: fortapthesitantly: nølendebroadly: bredtcrunching: knirketshared: delteinstallation: installasjonamusing: artigornate: utsmykkedepedestal: sokkelenmurmered: mumletexchange: bytteoptimistically: optimistiskreservation: reservasjonunexpectedly: uventetvaluable: verdifulltfriend: vennforeign: fremmedparted: skilteswarmth: varmebelonging: tilhørighetcourage: mot

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Secrets Beneath Oslo: A Snowstorm's Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det begynte med en varslet snøstorm over Oslo.En: It started with a forecasted snowstorm over Oslo.No: Byens innbyggere trakk innendørs.En: The city's residents moved indoors.No: Oppe ved Holmenkollen Ski Jump hastet Sigrid seg gjennom snøflakene.En: Up by Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Sigrid hurried through the snowflakes.No: Hun lette etter et sted å søke ly.En: She was looking for a place to seek shelter.No: Hun hadde hørt om et bunker under bakken, et sted med hemmeligheter fra svunnen tid.En: She had heard about a bunker underground, a place with secrets from a bygone time.No: Samtidig var Lars allerede i bunkeren.En: Meanwhile, Lars was already in the bunker.No: Han hadde ansvaret for stedet og holdt styr på de gamle dokumentene og gjenstandene der inne.En: He was responsible for the place and kept track of the old documents and items inside.No: Hans kjærlighet for Norges historiske arv var grunnen til at han ofte tilbrakte tid i det skjulte rommet.En: His love for Norway's historical heritage was the reason he often spent time in the hidden room.No: Da Sigrid tok seg inn i bunkeren, var det første gang de så hverandre.En: When Sigrid entered the bunker, it was the first time they saw each other.No: "Hvem er du?En: "Who are you?"No: " spurte Lars forsiktig.En: Lars asked cautiously.No: Sigrid svarte med et smil, selv om ansiktet hennes var rødt av kulden.En: Sigrid responded with a smile, even though her face was red from the cold.No: "Sigrid, journalist.En: "Sigrid, journalist.No: Stormen tvang meg hit.En: The storm forced me here."No: "De sto der, to fremmede, bundet sammen av været utenfor.En: They stood there, two strangers, bound together by the weather outside.No: Sigrid virket selvsikker, men Lars var skeptisk.En: Sigrid seemed confident, but Lars was skeptical.No: "Hvorfor er du her virkelig?En: "Why are you really here?"No: " spurte han.En: he asked.No: Sigrid nølte litt, men bestemte seg for å være ærlig.En: Sigrid hesitated a little but decided to be honest.No: "Jeg vil finne en unik julehistorie," sa hun til slutt.En: "I want to find a unique Christmas story," she finally said.No: "Kanskje noe ingen har hørt om før.En: "Maybe something no one has heard about before."No: "Lars, først nølende, bestemte seg for å gi henne en sjanse.En: Lars, first reluctant, decided to give her a chance.No: "Bli med meg," sa han.En: "Come with me," he said.No: "Men du må love å bruke informasjonen med respekt.En: "But you have to promise to use the information with respect."No: "De gikk gjennom bunkeren.En: They walked through the bunker.No: De gamle steinveggene ga ekko fra fortiden.En: The old stone walls echoed the past.No: Hyller var fylt med dokumenter og gjenstander som visket om glemte historier.En: Shelves were filled with documents and items that whispered of forgotten stories.No: Sigrid og Lars begynte å utforske sammen, de mistroiske blikkene ble erstattet med nysgjerrighet.En: Sigrid and Lars began to explore together, their distrustful looks replaced with curiosity.No: De fant et rom som virket annerledes.En: They found a room that seemed different.No: Der, blant støvete kasser, lå en gammel ark av velour.En: There, among dusty boxes, lay an old sheet of velvet.No: Under den skjulte stoffet en liten, utsøkt statue av en Nok-prosjekt fra 1800-tallet.En: Under the fabric, a small, exquisite statue from a Nok-project of the 1800s was hidden.No: Det var en betydelig oppdagelse som knyttet norsk ingeniørkunst med historiens gang.En: It was a significant discovery that connected Norwegian engineering with the course of history.No: "Fantastisk!En: "Amazing!"No: " utbrøt Sigrid, lyset fra en lommelykt reflekterte i øynene hennes.En: exclaimed Sigrid, the light from a flashlight reflecting in her eyes.No: "Dette er historien jeg lette etter.En: "This is the story I was looking for."No: " Med denne oppdagelsen forstod Lars at noen hemmeligheter kan deles, spesielt hvis de bringer folk sammen.En: With this discovery, Lars realized that some secrets can be shared, especially if they bring people together.No: Snøstormen begynte å lette.En: The snowstorm began to ease.No: Sigrid og Lars så på hverandre med nye øyne.En: Sigrid and Lars looked at each other with new eyes.No: "Takk," sa Lars, litt overrasket over sin egen åpenhet.En: "Thank you," said Lars, a little surprised by his own openness.No: "Vi burde jobbe sammen oftere.En: "We should work together more often."No: "Sigrid nikket, fylt av takknemlighet.En: Sigrid nodded, filled with gratitude.No: "Ja, det burde vi.En: "Yes, we should.No: Tenk på hva vi kan finne neste gang.En: Imagine what we can find next time."No: "Da de trådte ut fra bunkeren, møtte de en verden dekket av snøens glans.En: As they stepped out of the bunker, they were met with a world covered in the brilliance of the snow.No: Julens ånd hang i luften, og en ny forståelse mellom dem.En: The spirit of Christmas hung in the air, and a new understanding between them.No: Sigrid forlot bunkeren med en historie som ville engasjere hennes lesere, og Lars med en ny tro på verdien av samarbeid.En: Sigrid left the bunker with a story that would engage her readers, and Lars with a new belief in the value of collaboration.No: Verden var fremdeles kald, men det var varmere i deres hjerter.En: The world was still cold, but it was warmer in their hearts.No: De gikk hver sin vei, men med en felles tanke om fremtidige eventyr.En: They went their separate ways, but with a shared thought of future adventures. Vocabulary Words:forecasted: varsletsnowstorm: snøstormresidents: innbyggereindoors: innendørshurried: hastetsnowflakes: snøflakeneshelter: lybunker: bunkerunderground: under bakkensecrets: hemmeligheterbygone: svunnenheritage: arvdocuments: dokumenteneitems: gjenstandenecautiously: forsiktigstrangers: fremmedeconfident: selvsikkerskeptical: skeptiskhesitated: nølteunique: unikreplaced: erstattetcuriosity: nysgjerrighetechoed: ga ekkoforgotten: glemteexquisite: utsøktsignificant: betydeligdiscovery: oppdagelseease: lettegratitude: takknemlighetbrilliance: glans

Episode #451: Marte Nilsen, senior researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo, joins the podcast to explore Aung San Suu Kyi's central role in Myanmar's political life. Drawing on decades of research across Myanmar and Thailand, she also reflects on Norway's complex engagement with Myanmar—from early solidarity movements and reform-era optimism to today's challenges of diplomacy, reversals, and rebuilding. Norway's involvement began in the wake of the 1988 uprising and Suu Kyi's 1991 Nobel Prize, when exiles and NGOs forged ties across the Thai border. The devastating Cyclone Nargis in 2008 highlighted the capacity of local civil society, prompting Oslo to expand support in that direction. Then when President Thein Sein launched reforms in 2011 and Suu Kyi contested the 2012 by-elections, Norway began engaging state institutions more directly again. Suu Kyi's NLD triumphed in 2015 and 2020, though ethnic groups criticized her Bamar-centric focus, and her stance the Rohingya crisis posed a very serious dilemma for Western nations otherwise wanting to support the country's democratization process. The 2021 coup, of course, ended the reform era. Nilsen stresses that Myanmar's current junta bears no resemblance to the military of 2010, back when foreign nations were willing to deal with the junta. Today, it is widely seen as a desperate, illegitimate regime that is waging war on its people. She rejects any notion that the 2025 elections could be free or fair. In the end, Nilsen insists that while outside solidarity and support matter, “the changes on the ground, it comes from the Burmese people.”

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Christmas Secrets: Ingrid's Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen dalte stille utenfor de store vinduene på barnehjemmet i Oslo.En: The snow drifted quietly outside the large windows of the orphanage in Oslo.No: Barna løp rundt den store julegranen, pyntet med glitter og lys, som kastet et varmt, gyllent skinn over rommet.En: The children ran around the large Christmas tree, decorated with tinsel and lights, casting a warm, golden glow over the room.No: Ingrid og Sven satt på gulvet og pakket inn julegaver.En: Ingrid and Sven sat on the floor wrapping Christmas presents.No: Det var desember, og julen var i luften.En: It was December, and Christmas was in the air.No: Ingrid hadde alltid følt en spesiell dragning mot barnehjemmet.En: Ingrid had always felt a special pull towards the orphanage.No: Hun kunne ikke forklare hvorfor.En: She couldn't explain why.No: Kanskje det var latteren til barna, eller de gamle mursteinsveggene som ga et ekko av historier hun lengtet etter å høre.En: Maybe it was the children's laughter, or the old brick walls echoing stories she longed to hear.No: "Sven," sa Ingrid, mens hun knyttet en rød sløyfe rundt en pakke, "har du noen gang lurt på hvorfor jeg elsker dette stedet så mye?"En: "Sven," said Ingrid, as she tied a red ribbon around a package, "have you ever wondered why I love this place so much?"No: Sven, med en nysgjerrig glimt i øyet, svarte, "Kanskje fordi det er noe du trenger å oppdage her."En: Sven, with a curious glint in his eye, replied, "Maybe because there's something here you need to discover."No: Det var nettopp det Ingrid fryktet.En: That was exactly what Ingrid feared.No: Hun hadde hatt en følelse av at noe ved dette stedet ropte på henne.En: She had a feeling that something about this place was calling out to her.No: Men hva om sannheten var mer enn hun kunne håndtere?En: But what if the truth was more than she could handle?No: Mens de fortsatte å pakke inn gaver, la Ingrid merke til en gammel bokhylle på andre siden av rommet.En: As they continued to wrap gifts, Ingrid noticed an old bookshelf on the other side of the room.No: Den sto halvveis åpen, og hun kunne se flere gamle fotoalbum rekke seg ut som små skatter ventende på å bli avslørt.En: It stood half open, and she could see several old photo albums reaching out like little treasures waiting to be revealed.No: "Se på det der," sa Sven, og reiste seg for å sjekke det ut.En: "Look at that," said Sven, getting up to check it out.No: Ingrid fulgte nølende etter.En: Ingrid followed hesitantly.No: Sammen bladde de gjennom sidene, snøfnugg av tid, frosset i sort-hvitt.En: Together they flipped through the pages, snowflakes of time, frozen in black and white.No: Der var det en liten jente som så veldig kjent ut, med store brune øyne—Ingrid som ung.En: There was a little girl who looked very familiar, with large brown eyes—Ingrid as a child.No: Hjertet hennes dunket i brystet.En: Her heart pounded in her chest.No: "Dette... dette er meg," hvisket hun, mens hennes fingre strøk over bildene.En: "This... this is me," she whispered, as her fingers brushed over the photos.No: Hvorfor hadde ingen fortalt henne dette?En: Why had no one told her this?No: Sven la en hånd på hennes skulder.En: Sven placed a hand on her shoulder.No: "Vi må finne ut mer."En: "We have to find out more."No: Ingrid vred litt på seg, usikker, men samtidig nysgjerrig.En: Ingrid shifted a bit, uncertain but at the same time curious.No: Med Sven ved sin side, snudde de seg mot hovedkontoret for å lete etter barnehjemmets registre.En: With Sven by her side, they turned toward the main office to search for the orphanage's records.No: Mens barna forberedte seg på julaften, snek Ingrid og Sven seg stille nedover korridoren.En: While the children were preparing for Christmas Eve, Ingrid and Sven quietly sneaked down the corridor.No: De oppdaget en gammel dør gjemt bak et teppe av spindelvev i kjelleren.En: They discovered an old door hidden behind a curtain of cobwebs in the basement.No: Der inne var et rom fylt med papirbunker og støvdekkede hyller.En: Inside was a room filled with piles of papers and dusty shelves.No: Under en haug med dokumenter, fant de endelig det de lette etter—papirer som bekreftet Ingrids adopsjon, og en brevhilsen fra hennes biologiske mor.En: Under a mound of documents, they finally found what they were looking for—papers confirming Ingrid's adoption, and a letter from her biological mother.No: "Min kjære Ingrid," begynte brevet, "jeg gir deg til et bedre liv, men du vil alltid være i mitt hjerte."En: "My dear Ingrid," the letter began, "I give you to a better life, but you will always be in my heart."No: Tårene rant nedover Ingrids kinn.En: Tears streamed down Ingrid's cheeks.No: Hun følte seg plutselig hel, men med et tomrom som ville bli en konstant påminnelse om det hun mistet og det hun nå fant.En: She suddenly felt whole, but with an emptiness that would be a constant reminder of what she lost and what she now found.No: Med denne oppdagelsen følte Ingrid at hun endelig forsto sin tilknytning til barnehjemmet.En: With this discovery, Ingrid felt that she finally understood her connection to the orphanage.No: Det var mer enn nostalgi; det var hennes historie.En: It was more than nostalgia; it was her story.No: Mens hun tørket sine tårer, bestemte hun seg for å bli værende og hjelpe de barna som trengte det mest, som hun en gang gjorde.En: As she wiped her tears, she decided to stay and help the children who needed it most, as she once did.No: Julaften kom, og lysene på treet skinte sterkere enn noen gang.En: Christmas Eve arrived, and the lights on the tree shone brighter than ever.No: Ingrid smilte mot de forventningsfulle ansiktene rundt seg.En: Ingrid smiled at the expectant faces around her.No: Hun hadde funnet sin plass, sitt livs mening, og i det øyeblikket visste hun, det var ingen bedre gave enn sannheten og kjærligheten hun nå kunne gi videre.En: She had found her place, the meaning of her life, and in that moment she knew, there was no better gift than the truth and love she could now pass on. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dalteorphanage: barnehjemmetwrapped: pakketribbon: sløyfehesitantly: nølendecurtain: teppecobwebs: spindelvevmound: haugadoption: adopsjonnostalgia: nostalgiexpectant: forventningsfulleglint: glimtdiscover: oppdagetruth: sannhetfrozen: frossetbiological: biologisketreasures: skatterglow: skinnlaughter: latterechoing: ga et ekkochest: brystettied: knyttetcorridor: korridorenbasement: kjellerenshelves: hyllerconfirmation: bekreftetemptiness: tomromstreamed: ranthandle: håndterefamiliar: kjent

Last week, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado embarked on a daring journey from Venezuela to Norway to accept her Nobel Peace Price. Traveling in disguise, evading military checkpoints, and enduring rough seas, she arrived late in Oslo but nevertheless appeared on the balcony of the Grand Hotel around 2:30 am to address an assembled crowd. In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Alexandra Winkler, Senior Associate with the CSIS Americas Program. Together, they discuss Alex's experience in Norway from the Nobel ceremony to the appearance of María Corina Machado, and what her journey meant for Venezuelans around the world. They also discuss the future of the opposition, and what comes next in the fight for democracy within Venezuela.

This episode of the SoLAR Spotlight podcast features Assistant Professor Catherine Manly (Fairleigh Dickinson University), Full Professor Blazenka Divjak (University of Zagreb), and Professor Emerita Rebecca Ferguson (The Open University), hosted by Rogers Kaliisa (University of Oslo) and Maurice Boothe Jr. (New York University). They discuss why, after 15 years of rapid growth in research and commercial practice, the SoLAR Executive launched a Task Force to revisit and redefine Learning Analytics. Our guests, all key members of this Task Force, reflect on how the field has evolved at the intersection of learning, analytics, and human-centred design, and what a renewed definition means for the community. What is your takeaway from this episode? And which “lie” did Catherine, Blazenka, and Rebecca tell in the two truths and a lie game? Let us know using the hashtag #SoLARspotlight on LinkedIn. Learn more at solaresearch.org or contact us at solar.spotlight.podcast@gmail.com.

Hvorfor har Frp lyktes godt blant de unge? Hvorfor sliter høyresiden med å tiltrekke seg kvinner? Og hva er de store utfordringene fremover? Gjest: Angelika Bjørnerud, leder i Oslo FpU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando de la compleja travesía de María Corina Machado para llegar a la ceremonia del Nobel de la Paz en Oslo; y de Claudia Sheinbaum, la quinta mujer más poderosa del mundo según Forbes. Hablaremos también de la ley australiana que prohíbe el uso de redes sociales a menores; y por último, de las ideas del gobierno estadounidense para hacer que los aeropuertos sean más saludables.    Para la segunda parte del programa les tenemos más acontecimientos relacionados a América Latina. En el diálogo gramatical seguiremos ilustrando ejemplos de The Present Perfect. En este segmento hablaremos del soldado ucraniano que descifró la escritura maya. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase Si así llueve, que no escampe, y fantaseando sobre la posibilidad de construir un puente sobre el Río de la Plata. - Machado se fuga de Venezuela para recibir el Nobel - Claudia Sheinbaum se vuelve a posicionar entre las mujeres más poderosas del mundo - Australia prohíbe las redes sociales para niños - Kennedy y Duffy quieren que la gente haga ejercicio en los aeropuertos - El soldado ucraniano que descifró la escritura Maya - El viejo anhelo de un puente sobre el Río de la Plata

Taylor, Reese, and Alex (long time BITR contributer) chat about running during winter. Love it or hate it, we all still need to move in the colder months of the year. What adjustments do you make to still get out? Topics of travel, nutrition, gear, training approaches, and more are all packed into this episode.Guest: Sophia Laukli is a multi-sport pro for Maurten and Salomon. She has cross country skied her whole life and still does so at an elite level. Trail running is a more recent endeavor in which she quickly rose to being one of the top runners in the world! Taylor and Sophia chat about her history with sport, living in Oslo, as well as the ups and downs of being a world-class athlete for two sports year round.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love on Ice: An Unforgettable First Date in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var vinter i Oslo, og julemarkedet i byen var i full gang.En: It was winter in Oslo, and the Christmas market in the city was in full swing.No: Lysene glitret i trærne, og luften var fylt med duften av gløgg og pepperkaker.En: Lights glittered in the trees, and the air was filled with the scent of gløgg and pepperkaker.No: Svennegrannene var kledd i snø, og markedet var travelt med glade mennesker i hver krok.En: The fir trees were dressed in snow, and the market was bustling with happy people in every corner.No: Sverre sto nervøst ved inngangen til markedet.En: Sverre stood nervously at the entrance to the market.No: Han hadde på seg en stor blå skjerf og tykk vinterjakke.En: He was wearing a large blue scarf and a thick winter jacket.No: Han ventet på Ingrid.En: He was waiting for Ingrid.No: Det var første date, og han var bekymret for å gjøre et godt inntrykk.En: It was their first date, and he was worried about making a good impression.No: Ingrid, derimot, var kjent for sin utstråling og glede over julesesongen, og Sverre håpet at han kunne dele denne dagen med henne.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, was known for her radiance and joy during the Christmas season, and Sverre hoped he could share this day with her.No: Ingrid dukket opp med et smil som lyste sterkere enn julelysene.En: Ingrid appeared with a smile that shone brighter than the Christmas lights.No: "Hei, Sverre!En: "Hi, Sverre!"No: " sa hun og ga ham en varm klem.En: she said and gave him a warm hug.No: Sverre smilte sjenert tilbake.En: Sverre smiled shyly back.No: De begynte å gå rundt på markedet, omgitt av lukten av kanel og musikken fra julekarol.En: They began to walk around the market, surrounded by the smell of cinnamon and the music from Christmas carols.No: Men folkemengden gjorde det vanskelig for Sverre å finne ordene han ønsket å si.En: But the crowd made it difficult for Sverre to find the words he wanted to say.No: Han tenkte på hvordan han kunne bryte isen.En: He thought about how he could break the ice.No: Plutselig fikk han en idé.En: Suddenly, he got an idea.No: "Hva med en varm drikke, Ingrid?En: "How about a warm drink, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Sverre.En: asked Sverre.No: Ingrid nikket entusiastisk.En: Ingrid nodded enthusiastically.No: De fant en bod som solgte varm eplecider og gløgg.En: They found a stall that sold warm apple cider and gløgg.No: Drikken var søt og krydret, og det var akkurat det Sverre trengte.En: The drink was sweet and spiced, and it was just what Sverre needed.No: "Det er et skøytebane i nærheten.En: "There's a skating rink nearby.No: Vil du prøve?En: Want to try?"No: " foreslo Sverre nervøst.En: suggested Sverre nervously.No: Ingrid lo muntert.En: Ingrid laughed cheerfully.No: "Ja, det høres gøy ut!En: "Yes, that sounds fun!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: På skøytebanen møttes de av lyden av latter og skøyter som skrapet mot isen.En: At the rink, they were met by the sound of laughter and skates scraping against the ice.No: Sverre var ikke en ekspert på skøyter, men Ingrid hadde en avslappet holdning som fikk ham til å føle seg litt mer komfortabel.En: Sverre was not an expert skater, but Ingrid had a relaxed demeanor that made him feel a bit more comfortable.No: De holdt hender for balanse mens de skled over isen.En: They held hands for balance as they glided across the ice.No: Plutselig snublet Sverre og mistet balansen, men før han falt, grep Ingrid ham raskt.En: Suddenly, Sverre stumbled and lost his balance, but before he fell, Ingrid quickly caught him.No: De brast ut i latter, omgitt av den varme gløden av juletrelysene rundt banen.En: They burst into laughter, surrounded by the warm glow of the Christmas tree lights around the rink.No: I det øyeblikket følte Sverre at nervene hans forsvant.En: In that moment, Sverre felt his nerves disappear.No: De lo sammen og fortsatte å skøyte, mer knyttet enn før.En: They laughed together and continued skating, more connected than before.No: Etter skøytingen satte de seg ned ved en benk med to kopper varm kakao.En: After skating, they sat down on a bench with two cups of hot cocoa.No: De snakket om alt og ingenting, delte historier om barndomsminner og fremtidsdrømmer.En: They talked about everything and nothing, sharing stories of childhood memories and future dreams.No: Sverre oppdaget at han var mer avslappet, mer åpen enn noensinne.En: Sverre discovered that he was more relaxed, more open than ever before.No: Han innså at han ikke trengte å være noen andre enn seg selv.En: He realized he didn't need to be anyone other than himself.No: Som kvelden mørknet og lysene glitret rundt dem, visste Sverre at denne dagen kanskje var starten på noe spesielt.En: As the evening darkened and the lights glittered around them, Sverre knew this day might be the start of something special.No: Han hadde brutt redselen og hadde funnet en varm forbindelse med Ingrid.En: He had overcome his fears and had found a warm connection with Ingrid.No: Vinterkulden kunne ikke røre det som hadde begynt å spire mellom dem.En: The winter cold could not touch what had begun to blossom between them. Vocabulary Words:winter: vintermarket: markedetglittered: glitretscent: duftenfir trees: svennegrannenedressed: kleddbustling: traveltnervously: nervøstimpression: inntrykkradiance: utstrålingappeared: dukket oppshone: lysteshyly: sjenertsurrounded: omgittcarols: julekarolcrowd: folkemengdenspiced: krydretrink: skøytebanelaughed: locheerfully: muntertexpert: ekspertdemeanor: holdningbalance: balansestumbled: snubletburst: brastglow: glødenconnected: knyttetbench: benkrelaxed: avslappetblossom: spire

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Putin acusa a países europeos de intentar destruir Rusia y anticipa la continuación del conflicto en Ucrania si falla la vía diplomática con Trump. María Corina Machado se encuentra fuera de Oslo para exámenes médicos. La fiscalía portuguesa archiva una investigación contra Luis Montenegro, y Nick Reyner comparece en Los Ángeles por el asesinato de sus padres. Bruselas suaviza la prohibición de coches de combustión para 2035, estableciendo un recorte del 90% de emisiones y permitiendo un 10% residual mediante créditos de combustibles renovables. Esta medida busca equilibrar la sostenibilidad ambiental con la competitividad industrial frente a China. Pedro Sánchez critica la decisión, mientras asociaciones del sector automovilístico la valoran positivamente, solicitando un mayor apoyo a la industria europea. La cesta navideña es un 4% más cara, con percebes al 30%. La inflación española (3%) supera la media europea (2.1%). El absentismo laboral en España genera pérdidas de 81.000 ...

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump is putting all the pieces together for the new economic system. Gas prices are dropping like a rock. Silver prices are now higher than oil prices. Trump is building a smelting factory in TN to compete against China. The Fed is buying the debt which will destroy the Fed. Is Trump working with Jamie Dimon? The [DS] is losing control, evidence is being dripped out against the [DS]. News is being released against them so they are attacking like a wild animal. The infiltration in this country and other countries was directed by the same [DS] players. They will use this to create chaos WW. Trump knows playbook, meanwhile Trump is dismantling their system world wide. Never interfere with an enemy while they are in the process of destroying themselves. Be prepared. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2000567788856119385?s=20 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2000582117294846292?s=20   in mid-2022. Since then, silver prices have surged +206% while oil prices have dropped -44%. WTI Crude is now on track for its worst year since the 2020 pandemic decline, down -20%, while silver is on its best annual performance since 1979, up +115%. We are witnessing a major macroeconomic shift. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000622821697822926?s=20   some stake in the venture. The list includes: Gallium, Germanium, Indium. Antimony, Copper, Silver, Gold, and Zinc. This will be CRITICAL for producing things at home without relying on China, including defense systems and semiconductors. THIS IS HUGE!   https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2000543866047308139?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/2000587776232739114?s=20  years. They have been directly involved in all kinds of money laundering operations from major drug trafficking to pedophile blackmail rings like Epstein. They have done ALL of this KNOWINGLY. When you KNOWINGLY commit these types of crimes, you are participating in a massive “conspiracy.” Do you see the vulnerability? Hillary was never supposed to lose. Trump became the most powerful man on the planet, the moment he was sworn in as president back in 2017. Trump instantly became a threat to the entire corrupt system and had the military behind him. He took control of the most powerful central bank in the world and also controlled the world's reserve currency. He also controlled the DOJ. Jamie Dimon was vulnerable. But was he “leveraged” by Trump? I believe the answer is yes and the timeline of events proves it. In 2019, precious metals traders at JPM were convicted of manipulating the metals prices by “spoofing.” They would place fake orders, with no intention of taking delivery. JPM was FORCED to pay a fine of almost a billion dollars. That was the moment JPM was captured. And what has happened recently? Jamie Dimon just announced, that for the first time in its history, they have dumped their SILVER shorts and have gone long on SILVER. JPM is the largest holder of physical SILVER in the world at 750 million ounces. That is KEY. That 750 million ounces of SILVER are subject to Trump's Executive Order signed back in December of 2017, that was renewed each year of Biden's presidency. That's not a coincidence. I believe that 750 million ounces of SILVER are going to be the new U.S. Strategic SILVER Reserve. But here's what's interesting and indicates that JPM is now a tool in Trump's hand, taking down the global banking cabal. The SILVER and Gold prices are controlled by two entities. The big bullion banks associated with the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association), which sets the “spot” price of “physical SILVER” in London and the COMEX on Wall Street, that sets the “paper SILVER” price for futures trading. It's a massive derivative market used to manipulate the price, where the same physical SILVER is traded at hundreds of times its worth because most transactions NEVER demand delivery. A truly “fractional” system rampant with fraud. But suddenly something changed on the COMEX. There was a massive increase in demand for physical delivery of SILVER, instead of taking “cash.” Someone was now beginning to hoard physical SILVER. That FORCED the bullion banks in London, to start emptying their vaults and shipping large amounts of SILVER to New York vaults at the COMEX. Guess who owns the largest SILVER vault on COMEX? None other than JPM. And now we know that they were the one demanding physical delivery of SILVER as they were unloading ALL their paper contracts and hoarding physical SILVER. We have watched for months, the flow of physical SILVER leave London and head to New York. The days of the bullion banks controlling the SILVER price are over and their vaults have been emptied, which FORCED them to buy SILVER and drive the price higher. JPM, who had been in cahoots with LBMA forever, just cut the legs out from under them and caused those bullion banks to take heavy losses from their SILVER shorts. JPM trapped LBMA by demanding huge leasing rates for their SILVER supply. That FORCED them to purchase SILVER in order to fulfill orders. That's what helped to end the manipulation of the SILVER price, as JPM went fully long for the very first time. We are just finding out now, that JPM is the bank that caused all the panic at LBMA and ENDED the manipulation of SILVER. We own the most Gold and the most SILVER. Ready for a RESET Political/Rights https://twitter.com/sircalebhammer/status/2000400581316460778?s=20 https://twitter.com/mtracey/status/2000593491089559998?s=20 Just In: Rob Reiner's Son Arrested and Charged in Grisly Murder of Parents Rob Reiner's son, Nick, was arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of the Hollywood director and his wife, Michelle, and booked on $4 million bail. Reiner was open about his son Nick's drug addiction and made a movie about the family's experience with his drug problem. According to The New York Post, Nick Reiner has been charged with murder. The couple's daughter, Romy, found the couple in their home with their throats slashed. The New York Post reported: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/BreitbartNews/status/2000563249616712181?s=20   with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace! https://twitter.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/1700845324942925921?s=20 Reiner said jack after the attempted assassination on Trump. Trump was honest, but still called it “sad” and said “rest in peace.” Did he need to say the other things? Probably not. But why does he have to be nice with the absolute vile shit these people have said? https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2000363854849507441?s=20 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000377216736334189?s=20 https://twitter.com/catturd2/status/2000174373676925123?s=20 One was banned for rejecting a deadly vaccine. The other was imported despite having a deadly ideology. https://twitter.com/ColonelTowner/status/2000517544084488656?s=20   why would anyone do that? That's simple, they want you either dead bc they view you as a useless eater or controlled using fear and psychological operations which equals terror attacks. Insert terrorist here. Operation Gladio proved beyond any doubt you own government will kill you whenever the fuck they want and don't give a shit about the blown back, especially when they own all the guns. Which is a primary goal of the US false flags so they can take ours. It worked so well everywhere else even in New Zealand. But not here. It will never work here and that really pisses them off. Plan accordingly. https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2000629428838166644?s=20   ISIS hotspot in the Philippines just weeks before the deadly attack. The 2 traveled alone to Southeast Asia, raising major red flags for authorities now investigating possible overseas radicalization. Intelligence sources say the region they visited is linked to ISIS training camps, calling it “a well-trodden path for Islamic State” operatives since 2019. Naveed Akram had been on ASIO's radar since 2019 but was not previously deemed an immediate threat. Officials are now probing whether the suspects were influenced or trained during their time abroad before returning to commit one of Australia's deadliest terror attacks in years. Source: The Daily Telegraph, NY Post https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2000432832557289749?s=20 https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2000549271657996678?s=20 https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2000610717016449275?s=20   blocks, so the jihadists murder Jews with machetes; Then you ban machetes, so the jihadists murder Jews with kitchen knives; Then you ban kitchen knives, so the jihadists murders Jews with large rocks; Then you ban large rocks…. ————————— You seem to be missing the constant component to these crimes, and it ain’t the weapon. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000529088046625122?s=20 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/2000569974755311679?s=20 https://twitter.com/TimOnPoint/status/2000552644402618629?s=20 Brown University has almost 1,000 cameras across campus. No footage. No information. Nothing. – The shooter seemed to have targeted the Vice President of the Republican Club – Person of interest has been released, shooter is still at large. Just wow.They do have a tips line, so why not show the person so people can identify him/her. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2000424946816925931?s=20 https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/2000413597198123046?s=20 https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/2000582226497389052?s=20  , law enforcement recovered two firearms—a revolver and a Glock handgun (described in some accounts as a 9mm with a laser sight)—from the hotel room at the Hampton Inn in Coventry, Rhode Island, where person of interest Benjamin Erickson was detained in connection with the Brown University shooting.  Authorities are investigating whether these weapons are linked to the incident, which killed two students and injured nine others on December 14, 2025.  Erickson was later released as the evidence reportedly shifted in another direction, and the manhunt for the shooter continues. https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2000589113380987097?s=20   pro-Palestinian, anti-law-enforcement, and anti-government ideology. They were allegedly planning coordinated IED bombing attacks on New Year’s Eve, targeting five separate locations across Los Angeles. In the days since, @FBINewOrleans arrested an additional FIFTH individual believed to be linked to this radical TILF subgroup – also allegedly planning a separate violent attack. Outstanding work by our investigators and law enforcement partners @TheJusticeDept . Their work undoubtedly saved countless lives. @FBILosAngeles will hold a press conference later today to share additional details.  The four defendants named in the complaint are Audrey Illeene Carroll, 30, Zachary Aaron Page, 32, Dante Gaffield, 24, and 41-year-old Tina Lai. According to a sworn statement in support of the complaint, Carroll in November presented an eight-page handwritten document to a paid confidential source titled “Operation Midnight Sun” which described a bomb plot. Carroll and Page later allegedly recruited the other two defendants to help carry out the plan, which included them “acquiring bomb-making materials and traveling to a remote location in the Mojave Desert to construct and detonate test explosive devices on December 12, 2025,” the sworn statement alleges.  https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2000627062529228902?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2000616790175461455?s=20 https://twitter.com/RamboAndFrens/status/2000614500563918985?s=20 https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/2000645622987473142?s=20  the digital director for California Governor Gavin Newsom, a role she has held since around June 2024, leading a small team of three that handles graphic design, social media strategy, and rapid-response content across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Threads, TikTok, and Bluesky. She is directly responsible for managing and overseeing Newsom’s social media presence. DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2000344607218127143?s=20 José Antonio Kast is very much onboard with Donald Trump. He has repeatedly expressed admiration for Trump’s policies, congratulated him on his election victories, and aligned his own agenda with Trump-style approaches to issues like immigration, crime, and economic incentives. For instance, Kast has publicly wished Trump success in his presidency for the benefit of Chile, Latin America, and the world @joseantoniokast , praised Trump’s ideas on expediting approvals for major investments @joseantoniokast , and endorsed Trump’s tough stance on deportations and sanctions against countries that refuse to accept their nationals back @joseantoniokast . He also condemned the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump and highlighted the loss of life among Trump’s supporters Maria Corina Machado Says Hundreds Of Thousands Venezuelans Will Return Home Once Maduro Goes Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate María Corina Machado believes “hundreds of thousands” of Venezuelans will return to their country from all over the world once the socialist Maduro regime goes. “The day Maduro goes, you will see tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants coming back home from the United States and all over the world,” Machado on Sunday told CBS News. “I mean, our diaspora is desperate to go back to Venezuela. So even from that perspective, it is a win, win situation to have democracy in Venezuela.” Machado arrived in Oslo, Norway last week to receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize after spending over a year in hiding facing threats of arrest by the Maduro regime.  Hours later, she confirmed that the Trump administration helped her escape from Venezuela. source: breitbart.com War/Peace https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2000607318229286957?s=20 [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2000559689873166522?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2000353004281794978?s=20  a perception that I’m quoting now, that forcefully tackling this issue would cause political backlash from the Somali community, which is a core voting block for Democrats” Seriously, how are Democrats not getting raided and thrown in prison https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/2000632685178626084?s=20   Democrat Money Laundering Discovered – Names include Gretchen Whitmer, Jon Ossoff and Cory Booker “It now appears that the six lawmakers have been found to have been heavily involved in money laundering. Investigative Reporter/Citizen Journalist, Bob Cushman, has just released an FEC data analysis that strongly suggests that Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan and Maggie Goodlander have been recipients of illegally laundered campaign funds. In the initial investigation, Cushman cites 22 Smurf examples that have “allegedly” contributed almost three million dollars in more than 95,000 separate donations to Democratic coffers. All six members of the Seditious Six have received funds from one or more of these “smurfs” President Trump's Plan New memos show how corruption probe into Clinton Foundation was killed: ‘We were told NO by FBI HQ' Drip, drip, drip: A newly-declassified timeline exposes how the FBI’s investigation of the Clinton Foundation was hamstrung by DOJ leaders while the inquiry into Trump-Russia collusion hoax marched forward. This isn’t the first tranche of evidence pointing to political interference. Atop Republican senator has provided Just the News a timeline written by FBI investigators laying out the repeated political obstruction those agents faced from their own bosses and the Justice Department during the 2016 election and beyond as they probed whether Hillary Clinton engaged in a pay-to-play corruption scheme involving her family foundation. “Field agents were frustrated. But HQ would not let it go forward,” the newly-released and lengthy investigative timeline reveals. “We were trying to explore the [Clinton] Foundation, and we were told ‘NO' by FBI HQ.” Not the first timeline showing interference “Shut it down!” then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates is quoted as demanding in the shorter timeline of the politicized barriers that agents in New York City, Little Rock, Ark., and Washington D.C. reported. The shorter timeline — written by a DOJ lawyer assigned to the FBI under former bureau Director James Comey — was secured by top aides to Patel and was obtained by Just the News earlier this year. The newly-released and longer timeline was handed over to Grassley's office by the FBI along with a host of corroborating internal emails and was recently provided to Just the News. Agents struggled for years to investigate Clinton Foundation The longer timeline indicated that questions about the Clinton Foundation's potential criminality were raised as early as April 2010, when there was a “consensually-monitored call between [Redacted] Sant Singh Chatwal” during which there was a “description of conversations with foreign donors (Amar Singh, Lakshmi Mittal, Deepak Chopra, Praful Patel, Subhash Chandra) about giving to HRC.” McCabe stops the Clinton Foundation investigation from moving forward in 2016 The shorter timeline revealed that as early as February 2016, the Justice Department “indicated they would not be supportive of an FBI investigation.” The shorter timeline also shows that, in mid-February 2016, McCabe ordered that “no overt investigative steps” were allowed to be taken in the Clinton Foundation investigation “without his approval” — a command he allegedly repeated numerous times over the coming months. John Huber, Uranium One, and the continued stalling of the CF inquiry The Hill had reported in October 2017 that “before the Obama administration approved a controversial deal in 2010 giving Moscow control of a large swath of American uranium, the FBI had gathered substantial evidence that Russian nuclear industry officials were engaged in bribery, kickbacks, extortion and money laundering designed to grow Vladimir Putin's atomic energy business inside the United States.” The Hill said that “federal agents used a confidential U.S. witness working inside the Russian nuclear industry to gather extensive financial records, make secret recordings and intercept emails as early as 2009 that showed Moscow had compromised an American uranium trucking firm with bribes and kickbacks in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.” “They also obtained an eyewitness account — backed by documents — indicating Russian nuclear officials had routed millions of dollars to the U.S. designed to benefit former President Bill Clinton's charitable foundation during the time Secretary of State Hillary Clinton served on a government body that provided a favorable decision to Moscow,” The Hill reported. Source: justthenews.com https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2000621732932039106?s=20  solved by asking nicely. Unprecedented circumstances require unprecedented action. It's time for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act, deploy the US MIL to every city in America, safeguard the public, completely uproot the Left-wing terrorist network, deport the illegals, secure elections, arrest the traitors who are responsible for all this, and save the Republic. https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2000020569731809454?s=20   known as ‘The Federal Judiciary’ and the ‘The United States Congress’ to become actual America First branches of the federal government. This is not as easy as I make it sound just typing that out. It’s been a hard slog for Trump and his Dream Team Cabinet to get the Executive Branch where it now is after 11 months. We’re almost to the point the Insurrection Act can be invoked and most of the US Congress and a significant part of the federal judiciary can be arrested and replaced. 2026 is going to be quite awesome. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2000686487352877517?s=20 https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/2000666864020808164?s=20 https://twitter.com/AwakenedOutlaw/status/2000329752251654517?s=20  . Oh, and note how matters regarding Tina Peters is coming to a head in parallel. Do you think that’s just happenstance? (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

Interview recorded - 10th of December, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Daniel Lacalle. On this episode I have the pleasure of welcoming on Daniel Lacalle. Daniel is a PhD Economist and Fund Manager.During our conversation we spoke about his outlook on the economy, major drivers of weak economy, Europe vs China, whether the economy can be resolved, outlook for 2026 and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Global economy outlook3:53 - Major driver of weak economy7:36 - Institution issues10:19 - Europe vs China centralised economy16:51 - Intellectual trends23:14 - Can economy be resolved?25:34 - Outlook for 2026?31:11 - One message to takeaway?Daniel Lacalle has a PhD in Economy and is a fund manager. He holds the CIIA financial analyst title, with a post graduate degree in IESE and a master's degree in economic investigation (UCV).On January 30th, Mr. Lacalle was mentioned in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Mr. Joe Wilson from South Carolina, citing his article Do Not Forget About Cuba.Mr. Lacalle has presented and given keynote speeches at the most prestigious forums globally, including the Federal Reserve in Houston, the Heritage Foundation in Washington, London School of Economics, Funds Society Forum in Miami, World Economic Forum, Forecast Summit in Peru, Mining Show in Dubai, Our Crowd in Jerusalem, Nordea Investor Summit in Oslo, and many others.Mr Lacalle has more than 24 years of experience in the energy and finance sectors, including experience in North Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. He is currently a fund manager overseeing equities, bonds and commodities. He was voted Top 3 Generalist and Number 1 Pan-European Buyside Individual in Oil & Gas in Thomson Reuters' Extel Survey in 2011, the leading survey among companies and financial institutions.Daniel Lacalle - Website - https://www.dlacalle.com/en/YouTube -  @DanielLacalleOfficial  X - https://x.com/dlacalle_IAWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, escaped from Venezuela last week to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Margaret Brennan spoke to her Friday in an exclusive interview, her first comments to U.S. media since receiving the coveted award.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuelan leader and activist Maria Corina Machado's perilous journey to Oslo made headlines this week, but that was just the start of a new phase of international campaign to bring pressure on the Nicolas Maduro regime in her home country. NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Ana Corina Sosa, Machado's daughter, who accepted the Nobel Peace prize on her mother's behalf, and talked about the future of Venezuela.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Avery Keatley and Daniel Ofman. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's been a tough week for Europe after President Trump described the continent as "weak" and "decaying". Can US-Europe relations recover? Christiane gets the view from both sides of the pond, with former US Defense Department official Celeste Wallander and Oxford historian Peter Frankopan. A year since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the country's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa talks to Christiane about Syria's future following a decade of civil war. Plus, who are the “Pink Ladies”? A special report on Britain's new protest movement which is echoing far right rhetoric. Then, into the past with author Jonathan Freedland, who reveals the hidden history of the millions of Germans who resisted Nazi rule. From the archives, how one man from Harlem trekked to the North Pole to inspire New York's schoolchildren. And finally, Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado makes a daring journey to Oslo, telling the world what the award means to her.    Air date: December 13, 2025   Guests:  Celeste Wallander & Peter Frankopan  Ahmed al-Sharaa  Jonathan Freedland    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuela’s opposition leader made a daring escape to Oslo shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony. The Wall Street Journal’s Vera Bergengruen details the perilous journey. Lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass separate bills aimed at easing health-insurance costs that are set to skyrocket at the end of the year. Axios reports on what happens next. The Atlantic’s Michael Scherer has spent hours talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In this week’s Apple News In Conversation, Scherer explores how the health secretary’s past shaped who he is today. Plus, Indiana Republicans rejected Trump’s redistricting efforts, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from immigration detention, and Mickey Mouse is formally entering the AI world. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Accepts Nobel Prize in Oslo: Colleague Evan Ellis reports on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado accepting a Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after escaping her country, outlining a new US national security strategy increasing military presence in the hemisphere and the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker. 1954

SHOW 12-11-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR JUNE 1957 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE TRUMP COROLLARY  FIRST HOUR 9-915 Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the Transformation of Warfare: Colleague Anatol Lieven discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, noting that drone warfare has fundamentally changed battle tactics, analyzing Trump's influence on peace negotiations and suggesting Ukraine risks losing support without concessions, while explaining that EU membership is being offered as a prize in exchange for territorial losses. 915-930 Why Russia Will Not Attack NATO: Colleague Anatol Lieven dismisses fears that Russia intends to attack NATO Baltic states, arguing such a move would lack strategic gain and risk nuclear war, contending these defenses are unnecessary because attacking NATO would unite the West, contrary to Russian interests. 930-945 China's Intellectual Property Theft and the K-Shaped Economy: Colleague Chris Riegel discusses "The Great Heist," a book detailing China's campaign to steal American intellectual property via spies and students, also noting a US consumer slowdown and describing a "K-shaped" economy where lower-income earners struggle with affordability despite infrastructure spending. 945-1000 Iran's Currency Collapse and Legitimacy Crisis: Colleague Jonathan Sayeh reports that Iran's currency has collapsed to historic lows, fueling inflation and social dissatisfaction, explaining that while the regime uses repression and temporary social loosening to maintain control, it faces a legitimacy crisis and difficulty recruiting loyal security forces. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Warnings Against a US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Colleague Andrea Stricker warns against a US-Saudi nuclear deal that allows uranium enrichment, advocating for the "gold standard" of non-proliferation, arguing any agreement must include the Additional Protocol for inspections and ensure the US retains a right of return for nuclear materials. 1015-1030 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Would Harm Low-Income Borrowers: Colleague Veronique de Rugy criticizes proposals by Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent, arguing price controls will force companies to reduce risk, ultimately denying credit to the low-income borrowers the bill aims to protect. 1030-1045 1045-1100 American Universities Have Abandoned Liberal Education: Colleague Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities have abandoned liberal education, replacing the study of Western civilization with narrow specialization and political agendas, lamenting that students are no longer taught about historical heroes or the realities of the Revolutionary War, depriving them of national identity. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 James I, Mary Queen of Scots, and the English Succession: Colleague Clare Jackson explains how James I managed the tension between his imprisoned mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, noting James protested his mother's execution but prioritized his claim to the English throne, maintaining a complex correspondence with Elizabeth to ensure his succession. 1115-1130 James I's Sea Voyage to Denmark and Dynastic Tragedies: Colleague Clare Jackson details James I's decision to travel by sea to marry Anna of Denmark, viewing it as a dynastic duty despite the risks, also discussing the death of his heir Prince Henry and his daughter's involvement in the conflicts sparking the Thirty Years' War. 1130-1145 James I's Male Favorites and the Madrid Adventure: Colleague Clare Jackson explores James I's intense relationships with male favorites like Robert Carr and George Villiers, noting the political complications these caused, describing the bizarre, risky journey Prince Charles and Villiers took to Madrid in disguise to woo the Spanish Infanta. 1145-1200 James I, American Colonies, and Tobacco Revenue: Colleague Clare Jackson discusses James I's oversight of American colonies like Jamestown, using chartered companies for deniability against Spanish claims, noting his initial opposition to tobacco before accepting its revenue and describing his fluctuating relationship with Parliament regarding funding and military action. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Venezuelan Opposition Leader Accepts Nobel Prize in Oslo: Colleague Evan Ellis reports on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado accepting a Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after escaping her country, outlining a new US national security strategy increasing military presence in the hemisphere and the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker. 1215-1230 Caribbean Reactions to US Military Operations Against Venezuela: Colleague Evan Ellis analyzes Caribbean reactions to US military operations against Venezuela, noting support from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, explaining that islands like Curacao and Aruba fear becoming targets, while political shifts in St. Vincent offer new cooperation opportunities. 1230-1245 Electoral Chaos in Honduras and Chile's Stark Choice: Colleague Evan Ellis describes electoral chaos in Honduras, where US-backed candidate Asfura leads amidst claims of irregularities and potential unrest, contrasting this with Chile's election where voters choose between conservative Kast and communist "Hara" due to fears of communism or desire for social rights. 1245-100 A China's New White Paper on Latin America: Colleague Evan Ellis details China's new white paper on Latin America, which ignores US pressure and asserts a "full speed ahead" diplomatic and economic approach, emphasizing expanding infrastructure, technology, and security cooperation while securing access to critical commodities like copper.

Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Friday vowed to continue her political pursuit to create democracy in Venezuela. This week she braved an arduous journey to accept the peace prize in Oslo, Norway. Nick Schifrin speaks now with the man who helped her escape a Venezuelan government that's been hunting her for a year-and-a-half. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe D’s have lost he narrative, they are trying to blame Trump for the affordability crisis, but he is turning it around on them. The autopen was used to bring Powell, Trump wants it investigated.The gold card has gone live, timing is everything. The affordability crisis is about the [CB]. The [DS] along with foreign gov have been trying to divide the people and the MAGA movement. It is not working, it crumbling and people are learning the truth once again. Trump sets the message and the direction of the midterms. The [DS] is struggling, they will not be able to overcome the economic factor in 2026. This will give the people the power to override anything the [DS] tries to do. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); “Democrats Know Their Constituents Can’t Read Charts. That’s Why…” Another attempted “gotcha moment” on X by Democrats backfired, revealing that their political strategists and whoever handles their social media accounts lack the most basic chart-reading skills. However, X users pointed out that these political operatives aren’t DEI fools; instead, they seem incapable of telling the truth. https://twitter.com/MajorityPAC/status/1998434136483410412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998434136483410412%7Ctwgr%5E1e2efe6a29f9c814decbe7c889387ccc40d1410c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fpolitical%2Fdemocrats-know-their-constituents-cant-read-charts-thats-why Just like eggs earlier this year and power bills this fall, Democrat operatives are seizing any opportunity to blame Trump for soaring prices that mainly occurred in the previous four years. X user ALX shows why context matters.  Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/StephenMoore/status/1998763870001991751?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1998789965254144171?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998830464321323091?s=20  into 2026. The Fed must do the right thing! https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1998841970559512878?s=20  to inject $40 billion per month into Treasury bill purchases beginning December 12. The combined policies strengthen liquidity, reduce borrowing costs, and ease credit strains that often stall growth. Bank of America says both stocks and crypto stand to gain as confidence rises. The Fed's actions confirm the resilience of Trump's expanding second term economy. https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/1999098794412319027?s=20 The post highlights a Wall Street Journal report on Ionic Rare Earths’ discovery of 16 rare earth and critical minerals in Utah’s Mill Creek area, including high-grade lithium and gallium, positioning it as the U.S.’s largest such reserve to reduce reliance on China, which controls 90% of global processing. An aerial image shows the arid Utah landscape near the Great Salt Lake with visible mining pits, underscoring the site’s remote, geologically rich Basin and Range province, where USGS surveys identified potential for 1.5 million tons of rare earth oxides  https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1998846082953130482?s=20 The Trump Gold Card program, launched via executive order in 2025, allows foreign nationals (primarily investors or those sponsored by corporations) to apply for a U.S. green card through expedited channels like EB-1(a) for extraordinary ability or EB-2 national interest waiver. It requires a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee plus a “contribution” or “gift” of at least $1 million per individual (or $2 million via an employer sponsor), with additional amounts for dependents. The funds go to entities like the U.S. Department of Commerce, and applicants must prove a lawful source of money, similar to the EB-5 investor visa.  The process involves filing a new Form I-140G, followed by consular processing abroad—no in-country adjustment of status is allowed—and approvals can happen in weeks, though backlogs from per-country caps (especially for Indian or Chinese nationals) may still cause delays for the actual green card. This program is separate from the H-1B visa system, which remains a temporary work visa for skilled professionals with issues like annual caps (85,000 visas, including 20,000 for advanced degree holders), a random lottery selection process, and criticisms of abuse (e.g., companies using it to displace U.S. workers or suppress wages via outsourcing firms). In fact, alongside the Gold Card, the Trump administration introduced a separate $100,000 one-time entry fee for H-1B applicants to deter such abuses and ensure only “the best and brightest” use it. https://twitter.com/TheRubberDuck79/status/1998791717752062345?s=20  Autopen. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1998407015756964343?s=20   to decide if it gets a floor vote. I hope they do the right thing. The Affordability Crisis Is Not a ‘Hoax.' It Is an Existential Threat to the American Dream.  Recently, President Trump has been quoted as referring to the affordability crisis as a “Democrat scam,” “hoax,” and “con job.” Although I think Trump was likely trying to remind Americans that policies enacted when Democrats had total control of the federal government under the first two years of the Biden administration accelerated and exacerbated the affordability problem, it is dangerous for the president to use that type of language. Already, mainstream media reprobates are twisting Trump's words, leading people to believe that he is saying the affordability crisis does not exist.  In proper context, Trump is not denying that middle- and lower-class Americans are struggling to make ends meet; rather, he is trying to assign blame and hang the affordability crisis on the Democrats. But even doing that is politically unwise.  The American people are not nearly as concerned with pointing fault as they are with seeking immediately viable solutions to the untenable reality they face. For many Americans, the affordability crisis is so severe that they think the American dream is no longer within reach. In fact, only 22 percent of young Americans think they will be better off than their parents. Source: redstate.com Political/Rights https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/1999146290584678721?s=20 https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1998819294658842681?s=20 https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1998773065870708813?s=20 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1999144165213380788?s=20 We hope the headlines and social media likes are worth it. DHS: Legacy Media Report Leaves Out an Important Detail on ICE Purchasing Planes for Deportations The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed  the agency has inked a deal for the purchase of six planes for nearly $140 million, which will aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations, allowing them to bypass charter airlines. The Post report read: https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/1998794208736411870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998794208736411870%7Ctwgr%5Ebd9d4a7f5e7443f5f0455bfbeb427e17d3fa2b05%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fkatie-jerkovich%2F2025%2F12%2F10%2Fdhs-confirms-excellent-news-about-deportations-and-its-own-fleet-n2197015 flight patterns.    President Trump and @Sec_Noem are committed to quickly and efficiently getting criminal illegal aliens OUT of our country. Source: redstate.com US To Ask Visitors For 5 Years Of Social Media History Under New Plan The United States is planning to require visitors from dozens of countries on the visa waiver program to provide up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal from the US Customs and Border Protection posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday. Countries on the list include much of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Qatar, Israel, Chile and Brunei. Citizens or nationals of these countries have been allowed to freely travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. If the proposal is adopted, they’ll have to share their online footprint – something that immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants from different categories have been required to provide since 2019. The list also includes; Telephone numbers used in the last five years Email addresses used in the last 10 years IP addresses and metadata from electronically submitted photos Biometrics – including facial, fingerprint, DNA and Iris data Information about one’s family – including  names, telephone numbers, dates of birth, places of birth and residences. The CBP proposal is open for a 60-day public comment period. ESTA – an automated system, costs $40 and is generally valid for two years. An ESTA holder can enter multiple times during that period. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1998484877180604877?s=20   is part of the FBI's Joint Task Force Vulcan investigation out of @FBIHouston to locate, indict, and arrest members of MS-13 leadership “La Mesa.” Great work from @FBIOmaha and partners @HSI_HQ @DEAHQ and more – this admin is taking a whole of government approach to dismantling MS-13 and their presence within the country. DOGE https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1998810382576792048?s=20 https://twitter.com/pepesgrandma/status/1998428503759294519?s=20   EU High Level Group on combating hate speech and hate crime that wrote the 2016 Code of Conduct. The Code Conduct is a document agreed upon by social media companies for removing hate. The improved upon “Code of Conduct Plus” continues to be an important tool under the DSA: “On 20 January 2025, the revised Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online + (the ‘Code of conduct+') was integrated into the regulatory framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), following a positive assessment from the Commission and the European Board for Digital Services. The Code of conduct+, which builds on the Code of Conduct adopted in 2016, strengthens the way online platforms deal with content deemed illegal hate speech according to EU law and Member States' laws. It facilitates compliance with and the effective enforcement of the DSA in this specific area.” This new Conduct Code+ was established as a “DSA Code of conduct”. This empowered civil society organisations to act as watchdogs. “Following its integration, adherence to the Code of conduct+ may be considered as an appropriate risk mitigation measure for signatories designated as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Search Engines (VLOSEs) under the DSA.” “The DSA classifies platforms or search engines that have more than 45 million users per month in the EU as very large online platforms (VLOPs)” https://twitter.com/emd_worldwide/status/1998556257251152246?s=20   letter confirms the details of that action. And it arrives at a very appropriate moment. As we watch certain officials in Europe experiment with coercive fines, regulatory threats, and pressure campaigns aimed at shaping American political discourse, the Moraes precedent is worth remembering. The United States views foreign attempts to control U.S. speech as a human rights violation and a breach of sovereignty. Geopolitical https://twitter.com/RMistereggen/status/1998419619220996236?s=20 society destabilised? When a country must hand over cash to escape a policy that harms it, the structure stops looking like a union and starts looking like organized coercion. Let's call the EU what it is: its a mafia organisation. Abolish the EU. Unelected Brussels Bureaucrat Demands Trump ‘Show Respect' for EU, as US President Is Chosen ‘The Most Powerful Person in Europe'   Trump is flexing his political and military muscles all over the world. Those who want respect, give respect.     Trump has just been chosen as ‘the most powerful person in Europe'. ‘ Politico reported: “Top EU officials tried to set the record straight Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced Europe as a ‘decaying' group of countries ruled by ‘weak' leaders. […] ‘I think they're weak', the Republican said, referring to the continent's presidents and prime ministers, adding, ‘I think they don't know what to do. Europe doesn't know what to do'.” “European Council President António Costa said Europe and the U.S. ‘must act as allies' — and urged the Republican leader to show ‘respect'.   Costa is an unelected bureaucrat – he was not ‘elected', he was ‘appointed' by the same Globalist leaders that are polling 11% to 23% in their countries. Source: thegatewaypundit.com War/Peace https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1998980234763219052?s=20https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1999068890421195037?s=20   Impeccable. This clip emerged just as Maria Corina Machado, the woman Maduro has hunted for 16 months, escaped Venezuela and arrived in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting his dictatorship. His secret police surrounded the U.S. Embassy thinking she was inside. She slipped out of the country anyway. Her team risked their lives to get her on that plane. Meanwhile, Maduro is on stage crooning about peace. The irony writes itself. https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1998936856000397477?s=20   showed up in Norway anyway. The 58-year-old opposition leader arrived in Oslo Thursday and waved from the balcony of the Grand Hotel, free and defiant. The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded her the prize for her fight against what it called a dictatorship. Maduro’s regime tried everything to stop this moment. It didn’t work.  https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1999068890421195037?s=20   freely in accordance with the regime. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1999065856580661500?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998879421491483071?s=20   Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Coast Guard, with support from the Department of War, executed a seizure warrant for a crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.” “For multiple years, the oil tanker has been sanctioned by the United States due to its involvement in an illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations. This seizure, completed off the coast of Venezuela, was conducted safely and securely—and our investigation alongside the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the transport of sanctioned oil continues.” https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/1998895443347124514?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1999140870516576385?s=20  6th no-confidence vote, Zhelezaykov said, “I hear the public's dissatisfaction and consider the protection of democracy my top priority,” choosing to step down. Protests erupted in November over a 2026 budget packed with tax hikes, higher social contributions, and bloated spending. Even after scrapping the budget, crowds demanded total regime change, early elections, and a crackdown on corruption, culminating in massive rallies yesterday across Sofia and beyond. This is a rare public uprising toppling a government in real-time! With Bulgaria set to join the eurozone on January 1, the collapse risks economic chaos, currency shifts, investor panic, while exposing deep rot (corruption scandals cost $3B yearly, per EU audits). Zhelezaykov's exit might spark a power vacuum, pitting pro-EU reformers against nationalist factions. https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1998875723931812291?s=20 https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1999099346676334925?s=20  Allegations that some staff members may have ties to Hamas, with zero indictments, no formal charges, and no due process. Washington, once UNRWA's biggest donor, froze funding in January 2024 after Israel accused roughly a dozen staff members of involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the war. If the move goes through, it would effectively criminalize a major arm of humanitarian relief in Gaza and beyond. Although, it’s been noted that such sanctions would be highly unusual, since the U.S. is both a U.N. member and the host nation of the body that created the agency in 1949. Despite this, Trump previously reaffirmed that the U.S. would not fund UNRWA earlier this year. In October, Secretary of State Marco Rubio also referred to UNRWA as a subsidiary of Hamas: “UNRWA’s not going to play any role in it… The United Nations is here, we're seeing the work they're doing… They’re on the ground. We’re willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas.” https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1998824786022003044?s=20  billion they seized might well come up   https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1998849819071353071?s=20   is going to demand their frozen assets be returned. I suspect the current people in power don't expect to be around or forced to deal with that problem when it arises. They just want their money laundering schemes to continue being funded. Short term planning by the EU. https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1998991133033054636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998991133033054636%7Ctwgr%5E279dcf506be99c0c99616930f129b9a99fcd7bf2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fwatch-ukraine-strikes-another-oil-tanker-russian-shadow%2F https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1999118921564090787?s=20 Trump talks Ukraine peace deal with Macron, Merz and Starmer President Donald Trump held a conference call with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, a White House official said, as the U.S. president continues to push for an end to the conflict while expressing skepticism that Kyiv stands a chance of coming out ahead. Source: politico.com Zelenskyy Signals Openness to Elections After Trump Criticism President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed Ukraine to hold a presidential election despite its war with Russia, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to say he is prepared to hold a vote within months if parliament and Western allies make it feasible. Zelenskyy responded, saying the decision is solely for Ukrainians. “This is a question for the people of Ukraine, not people from other states, with all due respect to our partners,” he said. Ukraine’s constitution bars elections under martial law, but Zelenskyy signaled he’s willing to hold one anyway and asked the U.S. and European partners for help securing a wartime vote. “Since this question is raised today by the president of the United States of America, our partners, I will answer very briefly: Look, I am ready for elections,” he said. “Then, in the next 60 to 90 days, Ukraine will be ready to hold the elections. I personally have the will and readiness for this.” Zelenskyy’s five-year term expired in May 2024. Source: newsmax.com Medical/False Flags FDA Reviewing Deaths Potentially Linked to COVID Shots The Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether COVID-19 vaccines were tied to any deaths, government officials announced this week. The FDA is “doing a thorough investigation, across multiple age groups, of deaths potentially related to COVID vaccines,” Andrew Nixon. a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, said in a statement. Manufacturers report that the FDA is also reviewing the safety of RSV immunizations. COVID-19 vaccines were deployed in late 2020 under emergency use authorization. Less than a year later, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine became the first to receive full FDA approval. Source: newsmax.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1998789285281968322?s=20  with all the other America-hating Somalis! https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1998806184846045404?s=20 BREAKING: Democrats Flip Miami – Eileen Higgins Wins Mayoral Runoff Election: Decision Desk Democrats flipped Miami Mayor's office on Tuesday. Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez, a former Miami City Manager who served on Trump's DHS transition team. Higgins will be Miami's first Democrat mayor since 1997. Fox News reported: It took nearly 30 years, but Democrats finally broke their decades-long ballot box losing streak in Miami, Florida, the city known as the nation's “Gateway to Latin America.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/chad_mizelle/status/1998565231136747996?s=20 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998912315672977728?s=20   are: Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Tom Kean, R-N.J., Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Mike Turner, R-Ohio. Full passage vote could happen Thursday. President Trump's Plan REVEALED: DC pipe bomb suspect obsessed with My Little Pony art, fan fic: report My Little Pony is a franchise marketed at young girls. An adult male fan of the toys are known as a “Brony,” a community that at its peak was large enough to hold annual conventions. Brian Cole Jr, the man charged with placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committees' Washington, DC headquarters the evening before January 6, 2021, was reportedly a massive fan of the children's series “My Little Pony,” making fan art and fan fiction dedicated to the characters.Per the New York Post, Cole, 30, appeared to have gone by usernames including iDeltaVelocity, Bron1Delta, Delta1Forgotten, and Blue Velocity online. In one account on an online forum, Cole allegedly posted dozens of fan art pieces dedicated to the My Little Pony franchise. Many of the art pieces feature characters with light purple bodies and multicolored hair.In a Tumblr account associated with the username delta1forgotten, Cole allegedly wrote in response to another user's drawing of a My Little Pony character with a machine gun, “Eh… I'd give her an RPG [Rocket-Propelled Grenade]. What can I say? Explosions are COOL!!”My Little Pony is a franchise marketed at young girls. An adult male fan of the toys are known as a “Brony,” a community that at its peak was large enough to hold annual conventions. Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr Daniel Chadborn wrote in his book “Meet the Bronies: The Psychology of the Adult My Little Pony Fandom,” “The subculture of Bronies was very online and unique and attracted a lot of male fans, who were breaking gender norms, which attracted a lot of attention.”He noted that the subculture is generally not sexual, however, he is not surprised that some members within the community are troubled. “Someone who is disaffected is often going to look for spaces to engage in, for a sense of identity and belonging.”Cole also allegedly wrote fanfiction dedicated to the franchise, with one story marked as being an “adventure/horror” story featuring the characters Applejack and Applebloom  Source: thepostmillenial.com Winning: Woke D.C. Police Chief Stepping Down Following Trump's Bold Moves to Federalize the DC Police Force and Send in National Guard https://twitter.com/MayorBowser/status/1997992364367884758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1997992364367884758%7Ctwgr%5Edc94739b1880255ed9a381d0aefa9d1b2da25236%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fwinning-woke-d-c-police-chief-stepping-down%2F ‘Righteous Anger’: Erika Kirk Shuts Down Insane Conspiracies Surrounding Her Husband’s Murder Erika Kirk appears to have possibly reached her breaking point as she addressed those insane conspiracies surrounding the murder of her husband, Charlie Kirk, and to say she didn’t hold back is a serious understatement. During her appearance on Wednesday on Fox News’ Outnumbered, Kirk was asked about the accusations and claims floated by podcasters like Candace Owens and others surrounding the assassination of the late co-founder of Turning Point USA, including speculation about where Charlie is buried. No rock will be unturned. I want justice for my husband, for myself, for my family more than anyone else out there. “My silence does not mean that I’m complacent,” Erika continued. “My silence does not mean that somehow Turning Point USA and all of the handpicked staff that loved my husband and that my husband loved them is somehow in on it. We are busy building.” Erika said she understands a lot of the noise is people trying to find answers to the horrific killing of her husband, and made it clear no “rock will be unturned. I want justice for my husband, for myself, for my family more than anyone else out there.” Kirk said she does have a breaking point, though, and it’s when influencers and others go after those she loves, like her family, her Turning Point USA family, and her Charlie Kirk Show family. “When you go after the people that I love, and you’re making hundreds and thousands of dollars every single episode, going after the people that I love because somehow they’re in on this… NO!” Erika said, as the host Harris Faulkner pointed out, she’d never seen Kirk like this before. “This is righteous anger because this is not okay, it’s not healthy,” she added. “This is a mind virus… but this is not okay. But just know your words are very powerful, and we are human.” “My team are not machines and they’re not robots, they are human,” Erika continued. “We have more death threats on our team and our side than I have ever seen. I have kidnapping threats. I have…you name it, we have it. And my poor team is exhausted, and every time they bring this back up, what are we supposed to do, relive that trauma all over again?”  . Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1998877640862904429?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/1998867607429292200?s=20 2846 Feb 21, 2019 12:02:07 PM EST Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 6b73ac No. 5304336  Dz8HH2lWwAIQX5K.jpg-large.jpg https://twitter.com/JudahsTrumpets/status/1098604676621189122 Be ready for the ‘Q’, Anon(s). Eyes on increasing +each day. You are the NEWS NOW. Handle w/ care. Q 3628 Nov 25, 2019 12:05:46 PM EST Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 000000 No. 7370121  https://twitter.com/Incarcerated_ET/status/1198990090757914625 Enemy of the People. You are the NEWS NOW. Facts matter. Q https://twitter.com/medeabenjamin/status/1998886707891155231?s=20 https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1999140426222088595?s=20 https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/1938072642374058297?s=20  Bejamin briefly – who had an interesting history of speaking to Chinese media. She co-founded Global Exchange with her husband, Kevin Danaher, which goes on a number of “Reality Trips” to various closed countries – Cuba, Venezuela, among others. If you’ve followed me long enough … you know that’s a big red flag. State-facilitated exchange trips are one of the most common “soft power” tools that countries have in exporting their ideology to others. https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/1998429763744976927?s=20 Supreme Court OKs Trump's Firing Of Biden FTC Appointee The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant victory, ruling that he can remove Federal Trade Commission leader Rebecca Slaughter after months of legal challenges. Trump has sought to dismiss Slaughter, a Democrat appointed by former President Joe Biden, since March. The court also agreed to consider whether presidents may dismiss FTC commissioners without cause. In the meantime, Slaughter will not be allowed to remain in office. Source:  conservativebrief.com  https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1998163014336561437?s=20 https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/1998237338678563300?s=20 Trump Sinks Anonymous Reports by Reaffirming Support for Hegseth, Noem Trump sunk the anonymous reports while fielding questions from the press during a roundtable with tech CEO in the Roosevelt Room on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1998886540215472413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998886540215472413%7Ctwgr%5Ec250eb4c9bce232b03b56224d33227964e8f8b05%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breitbart.com%2Ft%2Fassets%2Fhtml%2Ftweet-5.html1998886540215472413 Trump's comments follow an Atlantic report that Trump “is starting to tire of the scandals surrounding Hegseth,” citing “an outside adviser to the White House and a former senior administration official.”They also come on the heels of an MS Now report, citing two anonymous sources, and claiming that “White House officials have grown frustrated with Kristi Noem's leadership of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to calls for a new secretary to more aggressively support key parts of the president's deportation agenda.” Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1999130198906728645?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1998453138857099684?s=20   primarily Nordic-German. Importing voters is a CERTAIN path to a single-party supermajority and has ALREADY happened at the state level in California and New York. It also explains why those states have BANNED VOTER ID in order to accelerate a permanent socialist supermajority, destroying any semblance of democracy. We stand on the precipice of disaster, an end to America. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/1998769742455435403?s=20   say stupid stuff like “I’m not voting in the mid-terms.” The Constitutional powers of the President are limited by design. Moreover, Trump faces unique challenges in an intransigent Deep State and an array of rogue judges, neither of which any other President has faced at this scale. Nevertheless, in less than a year Trump has kept more of his campaign promises than any other President since FDR. Some of you people need to wise up. There is no Government Fairy. It’s a hard slog, and we’re winning–unless YOU mess it up, Doomsters. Don’t mess it up. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/1998827695439004144?s=20  care, the GOP deserves it.” This is self-fulfilling prophecy. It suppresses voter enthusiasm, suppresses voter turn out, and creates exactly the barren ground that Leftists have come to expect from a conservative movement that seems determined to fail at every turn even when it is winning. *versus* 2. “I am so happy that we have made so much progress. Trump has done amazing things in a short period of time against unprecedented institutional resistance. We are winning and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel for the restoration of our Constitutional republic. Nevertheless, there is much to be done. President Trump and the true conservatives in Congress need our enthusiastic, vocal support. We must keep the pressure on the eGOP, the Democrats and the lying media. This is a tough battle, but we will win.” THAT my friends is a message of victory. It too becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as it inspires the voting base yet does not ignore the work yet to be done. It’s winning. ————————— Allow me to paraphrase Napoleon Bonaparte: “In politics, the moral is to the physical as three is to one.” _________________________ In other words, why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves, Moriarity. https://twitter.com/Avis_Liberatum/status/1998829654241694036?s=20 https://twitter.com/MattMorseTV/status/1998541820285145219?s=20    and for America itself. In all fairness, the Democrats have been doing Redistricting for years, and continue to do so. Unfortunately, Indiana Senate “Leader” Rod Bray enjoys being the only person in the United States of America who is against Republicans picking up extra seats, in Indiana's case, two of them. He is putting every ounce of his limited strength into asking his soon to be very vulnerable friends to vote with him. By doing so, he is putting the Majority in the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., at risk and, at the same time, putting anybody in Indiana who votes against this Redistricting, likewise, at risk. The people of Indiana don't want the Party of Sleepy Joe Biden, Kamala, Ilhan Omar, or the rest to succeed in Washington. Bray doesn't care. He's either a bad guy, or a very stupid one! In any event, he and a couple of his friends will partner with the Radical Left Democrats. They found some Republican “SUCKERS,” and they couldn't be happier that they did! Guys like Failed Senate Candidate Mitch Daniels, who I opposed in his Race against Senator Jim Banks, and Cam Savage, whoever that is, are fighting against the Republican Party, all the way. Bray and his friends are the favorite Republicans of Hakeem Jeffries, Crazy Nancy Pelosi, and Cryin' Chuck Schumer. Anybody that votes against Redistricting, and the SUCCESS of the Republican Party in D.C., will be, I am sure, met with a MAGA Primary in the Spring. If Republicans will not do what is necessary to save our Country, they will eventually lose everything to the Democrats. Rod Bray and his friends won't be in Politics for long, and I will do everything within my power to make sure that they will not hurt the Republican Party, and our Country, again. One of my favorite States, Indiana, will be the only State in the Union to turn the Republican Party down! Master Messenger: Trump Goes Full MAGA at Pennsylvania Rally, Hands GOP the 2026 Talking Points The master messenger is at it again, this time handing the GOP the 2026 midterm talking points directly. During a rally Tuesday evening in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, President Trump reminded both Republicans and Democrats of just how savvy a messenger he can be when energizing his base. He crushed former President Joe Biden and his administration for overseeing the runaway inflation we are still battling today. He discussed his efforts to bring higher wage jobs to American workers, not illegal aliens. He dismantled Obamacare, highlighting high costs and the trillions in taxpayer dollars given to insurance companies instead of the American people. President Trump went full MAGA. The  message was clear: Republicans, take this message and run with it during the 2026 midterm election cycle. President Trump tore apart Obamacare. He is tired of insurance companies lining their pockets with Obamacare subsidies, and stated once again that he wants that money sent directly to the American people. Imagine being able to use your own money to purchase health insurance instead of those dollars going straight to the insurance companies? For Republicans in 2026, this is a smart policy that could excite the base in an election cycle where President Trump is not on the ballot. Healthcare across America, in many cases, is unaffordable and frustrating. This is certainly an area where the GOP can make up ground with sound policy ideas. President Trump has essentially closed our southern border by the sheer power he wields through the executive branch. The administration has now moved to tackle illegal immigration within our borders, in regards to both deportations and American jobs taken by illegal aliens.  Since President Trump took office, 100 percent of all net job creation has gone to American citizens. That is an amazing statistic that every GOP House and Senate member should be touting on the campaign trail. Not for nothing, but President Trump is also clearly tired of immigrants coming to America who do not care to fully assimilate or share our values. President Trump also announced a permanent pause on third-world migration, “including from hellholes like Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia, and many other countries.” This is a very smart and, frankly, important policy. During the recent off-year election cycle, many Americans learned for the first time how many third-world immigrants have infiltrated major American cities. This is a winning message and one the GOP should carry into 2026. Finally, the deadly drugs have got to stop flowing into this country. President Trump has taken lethal action that is sure to have every drug boat planning to bring drugs to America second-guessing that decision. For some Republicans who support Trump’s policy but have struggled to properly communicate the importance to their constituents, the president simplified the issue for the entire party. Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/1998449163403419722?s=20  ALL THE INFORMATION.” LFG  One thing I know is that the American public (outside of X) needs to understand how rigged and fake our elections are before we have another election in this country. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in almost a year after a daring escape from her homeland that was assisted by U-S forces. Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace prize which was accepted in Oslo by her daughter. Meanwhile, the pressure campaign against President Maduro continues as U-S Forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker of the coast of Venezuela FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dan Hoffman, Former CIA Chief of Station in Moscow and FOX News Contributor, who says the time approaches t where the end game of these actions in Venezuelan need to be revealed. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the number of people in hospital with the flu has risen by more than half this week.Doctors say an earlier start to the flu season plus an unexpected mutation in this years primary strain has led to a lower rate of immunity amongst the general public for this time of year. BBC health editor Hugh Pym and Doctor Jamie Lopez Bernal, consultant epidemiologist from the UK Health Security Agency breakdown the data.Plus, US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an escalation of the US government's pressure campaign against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The news came as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado collected her Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, appearing despite a travel ban and a threat from the Venezuelan government that she would be labelled as a fugitiveBBC News presenter, Lucy Hockings and Latin America editor for BBC Online Vanessa Buschschlüter explain the situation in Venezuela and the story behind Miss Machado's journey to Oslo. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Adam Chowdhury. The social producers were Sophie Millward and Beth Pritchard. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner arrives in Oslo after a clandestine journey from her hiding place in Venezuela. We hear the inside story of how she slipped out of the country. Also in the programme: French police's crackdown on drug gangs in Marseilles, and a rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter before execution. (Photo: Maria Corina Machado waving at her supporters from a balcony in Oslo. Credits: Lise Aserud/EPA/Shutterstock)

The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to derail the government of President Nicolas Maduro, which he has accused of turning Venezuela into a "drug-running regime". The leader of the country's opposition, Maria Corina Machado, travelled to Norway in secret to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. We ask if her influence could wane now that she is out of the country. Also in the programme: intense rain is wreaking havoc on thousands of Gazans living in displacement camps; and UNESCO declares Swiss yodelling a form of Intangible Cultural Heritage.(Photo: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado attends the opening of the official Peace Prize exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center, in Oslo. Credit: Lise Åserud / NTB)

Venezuela dominates the headlines, but very little attention is paid to what life is like inside the country.In September, the Trump administration began a series of strikes targeting what U.S. officials call "narcoterrorists" in small vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Those strikes are ongoing and have killed more than 80 people. Then, in October, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.She's been in hiding since last year, when Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in an election widely seen as fraudulent.Machado is expected to receive her award on Wednesday, in Oslo. And if she does, she might not be let back into her country. Machado, who supports the Trump administration's campaign in the region, says the end of the Maduro regime is imminent.While the world is focused on Oslo and María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize. We wanted to get the view from inside her country. We speak with a journalist in Venezuela about what daily life is like. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Karen Zamora & Matt Ozug with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Daniel Zoughbie discusses Kicking the Hornet's Nest: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East from Truman to Trump, arguing that Truman's one-sided recognition of Israel and decades of U.S. overreliance on defense distorted the region's trajectory. He traces missed off-ramps from Oslo to the Olmert–Abbas talks, explaining why partition remains the only durable framework for satisfying both nationalisms. Zoughbie recounts how polarization, trauma, and mistrust—along with U.S. missteps—undermine peace efforts even when viable plans emerge. Plus: Biden's rejected immigration tools, the inflation legacy of the American Rescue Plan, and a Spiel on Zohran Mamdani as the mispronounced word of the year. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠