Podcasts about Panama

While Jamie and Sophie soak up those dreamy early newborn days with baby Ziggy, we're zooming back to relive the first EVER episode of NewlyWeds… the honeymoon special!Why did Sophie vomit out of her nose? What happened to Jamie's baggage? And did Sophie accidentally eat dog meat in Panama? PLUS, Sophie and Jamie give us all the behind the scenes gossip from the wedding, as they answer your questions.And OF COURSE, we love your listener messages. Keep sending all your stories in to nearlyparents@jampotproductions.co.uk, SLIDE into our DMs @nearlyparentspodcast, or WhatsApp us your voice notes on +447735380973.Join our WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with all things NearlyParents! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBWFLA0bIdiVVTmU73S Thanks for listening x—Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nearlyparentspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nearlyparentsEmail: nearlyparents@jampotproductions.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nearlyparentspodcast—Credits:Exec Producer: @ewannewbigginglisterProducers: @jacksuddaby_, @jemimarathbone, Magda CassidyAssistant Producers: @maiaadelia.docs, Alex ReedVideographers: @jamierg99, @jakeji.pSocial Media: @emzchampion, Anthony Barter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a wild time in the markets; there are many questions in the oil and gas markets. Will the Trump Administration stop the dark fleet tankers from filling up 4 million barrels this weekend, as they did with the one they confiscated last week? 1. The Trump administration's actions against Venezuela, including the capture of a “dark fleet” oil tanker. We discuss whether this is more about oil or a show of force against the Venezuelan government. Stu chimes in that Panama is not renewing their “Belt and Road” initiative with China, so did taking the Tanker last week prove that this is more about the Monroe Doctrine? 2. The potential impact on the oil and gas markets if there is a regime change in Venezuela, including the possibility of increased foreign investment and production.You have to ask the question Who has the most oil reserves? Then you have to ask which companies produce the most oil, as energy policies and profits matter. If you have huge reserves but you can't get the oil and gas out of the ground because of corruption, you might as well not have the natural resources. 3. The European Union's decision to freeze Russian central bank assets in response to the war in Ukraine, and the potential retaliatory actions Russia could take by restricting energy exports to Europe.4. The growth of AI data centers in Texas and concerns about the ability of the Texas power grid to handle the increased electricity demand.5. A comparison of electricity prices between Democratic and Republican-leaning states, with the transcript suggesting Democratic states tend to have higher electricity rates.Time Stamp for Chapters: 00:20 Regime Change in Venezuela will change the markets04:39 Dark Fleet has 2 tankers in Venezuela, will President Trump intercept? 08:16 EU seizes Russian money, and it won't end well. 18:16 Blue states' energy is higher due to policies25:24 The world is healing1.Regime Change in Venezuela Will Change the Oil Markets2.Dark Fleet Oil Ships Dock in Venezuela, Showing Challenge for US3.What Are the Impacts to the EU Should They Seize Russian Monetary Assets?4.Ukrainian Drone Strikes Escalate: Afipsky Refinery Hit Amid Wave of Attacks on Russian Oil Infrastructure5.Is the AI Data Center Build Out in Texas a Home Run or a Potential Bust?6.Blue States, High Rateshttps://energynewsbeat.co/invest/Substack: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/p/regime-change-in-venezuela-will-change

We roll into our 80s hard rock showdown, where we put ACDC's Back in Black, Van Halen's 1984, and Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction under the brightest light we know: track-by-track comparison. Jump meets It's So Easy; Panama squares off with Nightrain; Hot for Teacher tangles with Paradise City. The fun isn't just the score—it's how those matchups rewire your nostalgia.From there, we zoom in on live recordings that changed how we hear legends: Elton John's 1970 trio storm on 17-11-70, and The Doors' final Jim Morrison concert, a difficult night for him by all accounts, that closes on the aptly chosen "The End."Minute with Jimmy unwraps the shockingly modern birth of Little Richard's Tutti Frutti—those opening syllables were a drum part first—and why 1955 still sounds like tomorrow. We close on the Jim Carroll Band's People Who Died, a song that once felt like pure punk adrenaline and now reads like a roll call of lives that shaped us. If you love rock history, live albums, and the way songs become landmarks, you'll feel right at home.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldIf you enjoyed the show, follow, rate, and share it with a friend. Got a take or a memory to add? Email musicinmyshoes@gmail.com and join the next Mailbag.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Robert is in Panama for December 2025. He remarks on the changes in his life over the past several months and how the insurance he needs changes with it. BMFCE: Insurance producers and adjusters can earn insurance continuing education credit listening to Robert's live webinars. No test required for credit! BMFCE.com.

Panama wants to 6x its golden visa approvals, and Vice Minister of Internal Commerce Eduardo Arango reveals exactly how they'll do it in this IMI exclusive interview from Panama City. He explains the $300K Qualified Investor Visa pathway, the light physical presence requirement, and why citizenship is finally back on the table in this Central American country.Learn more about the Panama golden visa here.

"We want to emulate Portugal," says Panama vice minister promoting investor visa offering simplified route to citizenship.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.  

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!Well, we made it! 100 episodes & still going strong!  (Except for a bit of a medical interlude for both of us.) Who'd have thought the views of a pair of opinionated Aussie music fans could have entertained so many for so long?   In this episode, we celebrate the artists, music & events we've covered over the last five years.  Mick's habit of tapping the table when he gets excited; Jeff's potty-mouth; The origin of the Globite School Bag as a staple of the program.    We look at where our listeners live – and how on Earth they find out about us!  Revisiting some of your favourite episodes shows how time has proven us right on some of our more strident opinions, such as “Roxy Music peaked in 1973”, and “Warren Zevon is one of the greatest songwriters ever”!  To top it all off, the soundtrack for five years of “Mick & The Phatman Talking Music” is awesome.  You're going to love it!!  See you next year.   Playlist:  100 EpisodesReferences: Globite Bags, music expertise, facts and experiences, “Baby, you can drive my car”, f-word, Roy & H.G., “This Sporting Life”, “Bludging on the Blind Side”, strong music opinions, accessible music, “Revolver”, Kurt Cobain's suicide, Nirvana, Far Out Magazine, 17 years old, Frankfurt, “How Good is Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, Spandau Ballet, Elton John, Fairport Convention, Richard & Linda Thompson, Sandy Denny, Fotheringay, Robert Plant, "The Battle of Evermore", Led Zeppelin, “Bring it back!  Bring it back!”, Tommy, London Symphony Orchestra, "It's a Boy", Nick Lowe, “What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?”, "Cruel to Be Kind", "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass",  "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)", Rockpile, Dave Edmunds, Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, The Pretenders, Jarrah McCleary, Panama, Gordon Ramsay, “Supergroups”, Billy Idol. Shane McGowan's teeth, “Nick Cave - his early days”,Colin Greenwood, Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs of All Time, "Rust Never Sleeps", Neil Young, “My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)", "Powderfinger"."Stranded", Roxy Music, “Futurist”, “For Your Pleasure”, The Angels, "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again", "Take a Long Line", ” No Way!  Get Fucked!  Fuck Off!”, Nico, Leonard Cohen, John Cale, Sex Pistols, Siouxsie Sioux, Television, Warren Zevon, The Beatles, Coldplay, Weird Al Yankovic, Led Zeppelin, Bowie, Peter Gabriel, “Melt”, Rob Younger, Ozzy, Billy Idol, Artificial intelligence, Mick & the Phatman podcast art, 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die, Robert Dimery, “Machine Gun Etiquette”, The Damned 

Nach unserer langen Bootsauszeit sind wir zurück in der Panamarina, zurück auf Mabul, die wie erwartet einige Überraschungen für uns bereit hält. Die Panamarina an der Karibikküste von Panama ist umgeben von Meer und Dschungel. Die kleine französische Werft gleicht Asterixs gallischem Dorf der Unbeugsamen, trotzt Wind, Wetter und der Korruption und Langsamkeit von Panama. Doch wo sonst Menschen nicht miteinander sprechen, weil ihre politischen Ansichten oder ihre Lebenshaltungen zu verschieden sind, leben hier die unterschiedlichsten Seglerinnen und Segler auf engstem Raum zusammen: Der waffenliebhabende Republikaner schleift neben der Hippie Frau Boot an Boot und abends sitzt der verarmte französische Langzeitsegler neben dem Besitzer eines millionenteuren Katamarans. Was alle vereint: Bootsprobleme. Wir und unsere Mabul sind dabei keine Ausnahme. In dieser ersten Folge über die Panamarina erzählen wir von unseren und den Kämpfen der anderen mit den Booten und von den kleinen und grossen Dramen, die sich auf der Werft abspielen, von Liebe, Verrat, geplatzten Träumen und Hoffnung. Support the showTagge und Teile den Boatcast Mabul mit deinen Freunden in deinen Social Media: @sailingmabul. Oder einfach, ganz klassisch mit folgendem Link: sailingmabul.com/podcast Nur so können wir gemeinsam organisch wachsen.

Show #512 and #538 - Original airdate: Feb 3, 2011 Part One Interview - Sterling Seagrave Gold Warriors Operation Golden Lily Article 14 of the 1951 treaty voids any return of money The Black Eagle Trust: slush fund loot by Ed Lansdale The M Fund and Richard Nixon Ed Lansdale, Napolean Valariano, Chrles Bohanon, The Nugan Hand bank scandle Play video CIA took Ethiopian money and use in 1948 for Italian election Federal Reserve paper... worthlessPart Two Interview - Sterling & Peggy Seagrave Author of Gold Warriors (Show #512), Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the Marcos's, Japanese war loot Ed Lansdale, Allen Dulles, thousands of years of accumulated wealth, Lansdale stumbled on some, General Donovan attached Lansdale to G2 in the Philippines, Charles Bohannan, Napoleon Valeriano Landlords with immense properties, General Yamashita Tomoyuki, Major Kojima Kashii Torturing of Kojima, stashing of enormous treasure, twelve sites, two meter high stacks of 75 kilo gold bars Lansdale briefed in Manila, Tokyo and Washington, Clark Clifford persuaded Truman to keep it secret Take and keep the gold and treasure, Donovan getting pissed, based in Panama, Meyer Lansky, "Bugsy" Siegel Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers, flying dope and tungsten over the Hump, conflict between Donovan and Dulles camps Only one bar of gold recovered from the Nazi stash, everything else was melted down and disappeared Clark Air Base, World Anti-Communist League, there hasn't been an audit of Fort Knox in over 50 years Gold Bearer Certificates, everybody is getting swindled, totally unknown, private planes, Presidents are handicapped The guys who own the bankers are the boss, the Power Elite are anonymous, the Federal Reserve, private bankers The reason JFK was removed, he decided to change US currency, the Fed is a fraud Ed Lansdale told Prouty he operated "with a blank check book from Uncle Sam" China White Heroin, BCCI (Bank of Credit and Commerce International), the Vatican, Malta, Macao Members of the Knights of Malta, published 11 books, now the twelfth, Stanley Ho, Phil Graham, Eugene Meyer Graham persuaded Kennedy to take LBJ as his running mate, killing the Pope with a cup of tea Bush and Cheney got in the back door by a coup d'état, you get Republicans, you get swindled, Real evil, it was Cheney and company, The only good left... Ron Paul or Jesse Ventura Third party candidates, siphoning of resources and money out of America, Jefferson vs.. Hamilton, Americans just getting the shaft, the Rothschilds, new book, Red Sky In The Morning Our enemy was going to be the Communists, two young Americans, after the war, in the Philippines, the Huk movement 400 hundred years of Spanish Catholic rule, 50 years under the US, United Fruit, the Pentagon, paper fiat currency Mrs. Clinton saying and they (Russia and China) are our enemies, invent a Cold War, Ray Cline, Madame Chiang Kai-shek Sterling grew up on the Burma China border Latest book Red Sky in the Morning:  

Is the West Indies Petroleum Terminal listing about to crash and burn or make early investors rich? Two medical doctors tackle the most talked about Jamaica Stock Exchange listing of the year with zero hype and all facts.Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms break down this oil storage business valued at J$5.6 billion that just joined the JSE through listing by introduction, not a traditional IPO. You'll discover why they chose this unusual route, uncover a mysterious World Energy Solutions shareholder situation, learn whether this simple storage business is actually worth buying at 50 cents per share, and find out if WIPT could become a dividend powerhouse or just another stock that disappoints investors.From the Jamaica Broilers acquisition to BP Latin America supply agreements and potential regional expansion into 34 countries, this is everything you need to know before the market decides WIPT's fate. Whether you have $50,000 or $5 million to invest, understanding this listing could be the edge you need.

Discover why the wealthy stack Cook Islands Trusts with Panama Foundations to create a nearly impregnable wealth protection strategy and which structure (or combination) may fit your goals. The Jerz Way breaks down the critical differences in control, cost, tax treatment, and legal strength, so you can make the right move before it's too late.Get more details in Trusts vs. Foundations: Which One Is Right for You?

Bäumepflanzen gilt seit langem als wirkungsvolle Maßnahme gegen den Klimawandel. Viele Unternehmen versprechen, damit einen Beitrag zur weltweiten CO₂-Reduktion zu leisten. Doch nicht immer ist klar, ob aus den Bäumen irgendwann auch ein Wald wird, wie lange dieser am Ende steht und ob auch die Natur und die Menschen vor Ort von diesem profitieren, sagt Charline Joost. Sie sitzt im Vorstand bei "The Generation Forest", einer Genossenschaft aus Deutschland, die in Panama Bäume pflanzen und Wälder aufforsten lässt. Diese sollen den Mitgliedern eine nachhaltige Geldanlage bieten. Im Podcast spricht Joost darüber, warum die Genossenschaft in Panama auf "Generationenwälder" setzt, was diese ausmacht und wie sie sich von anderen Aufforstungsprojekten unterscheiden. Außerdem erklärt sie, wie sich mit den Wäldern Geld verdienen lässt, wie lange es bis dahin dauert und welche Risiken mit Waldinvestments verbunden sind. Klar ist: Auf schnelle Gewinne und hohe Renditen sollte man bei solchen Investitionen nicht hoffen. Dafür aber vielleicht auf etwas, das auch zukünftigen Generationen noch etwas bringt.

Léa Ricoboni a un parcours qui ne ressemble à aucun autre.Skieuse de haut niveau à Bourg-d'Oisans, ex-cadre chez Adidas, expatriée en Amérique latine… elle découvre le triathlon presque par accident. Dix ans plus tard, elle remporte le général AG aux Mondiaux Ironman de Nice 2024 et bascule chez les professionnels.Dans cet épisode, Léa retrace avec lucidité et humilité son chemin vers le très haut niveau : la compétition dès l'enfance, l'après-ski, le travail chez Adidas, l'expatriation, le déclic du vélo au Panama, l'entraînement sur Zwift pendant le Covid, la qualification pour Kona, puis sa course parfaite à Nice qui lance sa carrière.Un échange profond, inspirant, et incroyablement structuré autour de la performance, de la progression et d'une philosophie rare : optimiser la machine humaine tout en restant alignée avec ses émotions et son plaisir de pratiquer.

Vi analyserer sange, malerier og kontraster mellem USA og Sydamerika i afsnit 7 af Vince Gilligans 'Pluribus'. Daniel har dobbelt op på gæster. Medværter Christine Dyrskjøt Elmstrøm og Mads-Emil Weibull diskuterer 'The Gap', som følger Carols følelsesmæssige rejse efter choket i Las Vegas og Manousos fysiske rejse mod USA fra Paraguay til Panama. BEMÆRK: Vi spoiler afsnittet. Så se det før, du lytter! Følg med i resten af december, hvor Daniel hver fredag analyserer og taler om ugens aktuelle episode med en eller flere gæster.

Scot and Jeff discuss Van Halen with Sean Trende.Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with guest Sean Trende. Sean is senior elections analyst at Real Clear Politics and visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His new podcast with co-host (and fellow Political Beats guest) Jay Cost, is Stubborn Things. Find him on X at @SeanTrende.Sean's Music Pick: Van HalenWait, haven't we covered Van Halen before? Indeed, we have. Way back when on Episode One. This is a complete re-recording of that show, giving these guys the coverage they deserve. At the beginning, frankly, we weren't exactly sure how the show was going to sound. Now that we've figured things out, Van Halen gets its due.Few bands rewired rock ‘n' roll the way these guys did, and fewer still made it look so fun. From the moment Eddie unleashed the lightning bolt that is “Eruption,” the landscape of guitar playing, and rock music itself, changed forever. In this episode, we set the stage for the band's rise, the L.A. club days, and the swagger that defined their early sound.We start with the raw, unstoppable energy of Van Halen and Van Halen II. Then it's into the darker edge of Fair Warning and the pop-metal perfection of 1984, complete with “Panama,” “Hot for Teacher,” and the synthesizer-powered “Jump.” Then David Lee Roth leaves and ends our story.No, of course not! We explore the band's bold reinvention during the Sammy Hagar years, when albums like 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge pushed Van Halen into new sonic territory and to the top of the charts again. Songs like “Best of Both Worlds,” “Love Walks In,” and “Right Now” proved the band could evolve while still keeping that unmistakable Van Halen spark.Along the way, we dig into the stories behind the music  some of these are big fun) and examine how the band's combustible chemistry created not just drama, but brilliance. And we talk about the lineup changes, tours, reunions, breakups, and makeups. Gary Cherone even gets a mention.Join us as we explore the thunderous riffs, the outrageous personalities, and the sheer fun that made Van Halen one of rock's most iconic bands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Panama finally has an adult in the room. Under President José Raúl Mulino, the country is shifting away from drama-driven politics and toward competence, discipline, and steady governance. While much of the world sinks deeper into dysfunction, Panama is choosing a path grounded in seriousness and long-term stability. In today's episode, I break down what Mulino's leadership means for the country's future and why it matters for anyone building a serious Plan-B. If you want a clear understanding of where Panama is heading and why this moment matters, this is the analysis you don't want to miss. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in to hear how José Raúl Mulino rose from placeholder candidate to the steady, competent leader reshaping Panama's political landscapeFind out how Mulino is defending Panama's sovereignty amid US-China pressure over the Canal and recalibrating the country's geopolitical positionLearn why Panama's entry into Mercosur represents one of the most consequential economic moves in its modern historyHear my full breakdown and latest updates on Panama's Investor Visa and why Panama residency is becoming more valuable than ever STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.  RELATED EPISODES 363: Expat News: Panama's Bitcoin Push, Portugal's Passport Delays And The EU's Insane Tax Proposal 340: Expat News: Trump Sends Rubio To Panama & Javier Milei's Meme Coin Scandal 336: Update: Panama Citizenship & Brazil TripMentioned in this episode:No Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you're planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn't optional. It's protection. It's access. It's power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real...

As U.S. military forces pile up in the Caribbean, pressuring Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to run, the obvious comparison comes up with the 1989 invasion of Panama to take out dictator Manuel Noriega. This makes perfect timing for a remarkable new book by journalist Cillian Dunne about Noriega through the eyes of his right hand man, and as Cillian says “attack dog,” Carlos Wittgreen. A young writer from Dublin, Cillian gained extraordinary access to Carlos and to his trove of documents, right before Carlos died a few months ago. The story of Noriega is fascinating and complex, how he was a CIA and DEA asset yet also worked with the Medellín Cartel, how he played off Washington and Cuba, and had a personal dispute with George H. W. Bush who took him down with a shower of bombs and rock music. Carlos is at the center of this drama while leading his own crazy life in the shadow world, getting training from the United States and Mossad and ending up in a Peruvian prison. Sometimes the world chooses you to tell these surreal stories, and it did with Cillian, who makes a great guest on the CrashOut Podcast and takes us down some jaw dropping avenues. You can find Cillian's book and info at: https://www.therighthandmanbook.com/ Check out more on Ioan Grillo and CrashOut Podcast at: www.crashoutmedia.comSupport the show

Dorothea HochleitnerExtreme Solo Bicycle TravelerIG @doro.on.the.gohttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/dorothea-hochleitner/Dorothea from Austria was a police officer for nearly twelve years before she decided to swap her stable job for exploring the world. She has now been on the road for more than two and a half years – first backpacking for 15 months through Southeast Asia and India, before switching the backpack to a bicycle in September 2024 and starting to cycle towards India again. Starting in Austria, she rode through 11 countries until Georgia, then decided to fly to New Delhi because of security concerns around crossing either Russia or Iran. From Delhi she headed north into the Himalayas, where she faced high altitude and harsh weather conditions – but also the kindness of locals who took her in like family and allowed her to deeply connect with the culture.Dorothea shares her story because she wants to show other women that they can trust their intuition, take space for themselves, and build a life that feels true to them – even if it means stepping outside the comfort zone first.SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Dorothea Hochleitner, who shares her transformative journey from being a police officer in Vienna to becoming a world traveler. Dorothea discusses her decision to leave her stable job, the challenges and joys of solo travel, and the importance of following one's gut feeling. She reflects on her experiences in various countries, the lessons learned from her travels, and the impact of meditation on her personal growth. Dorothea also emphasizes the importance of inspiring others, especially women, to pursue their dreams and create their own paths in life.TakeawaysDorothea left her job as a police officer to travel the world.She initially backpacked through Southeast Asia and India before cycling.Her trip to Panama sparked her desire to explore more.Traveling solo allows for deep self-reflection and personal growth.It's important to follow your gut feeling when making life decisions.Travel can be a way to escape but doesn't solve all problems.Finding joy in everyday experiences is more fulfilling than ticking off bucket lists.Social media can create pressure to conform to travel expectations.Meditation can help in understanding oneself better.You can create your own life and inspire others to do the same. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

This session will examine key considerations for leaders, senders, and international travelers/workers in the areas of duty of care, risk assessment, contingency planning, security, and common pitfalls ("lessons learned") in international mission work.

IMI Pro Mikkel Thorup of Expat Money reveals why he left the UAE after nearly a decade to relocate his family to Panama and how the US$300,000 Qualified Investor Visa delivers permanent residency from day one. Watch until the end to discover the surprisingly simple requirements and the one rule you must follow to keep your status for life.Learn more about the Panama Qualified Investor Visa here.

In the 1820s, American entrepreneurs, engineers, and politicians dared to dream big. They believed they could cut a canal, not through Panama, but through the wild, rain-soaked terrain of Nicaragua. Their goal: To link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and transform global trade forever. But what inspired these ambitious "canal dreamers?” And why did they believe Nicaragua held the key to controlling the future of commerce?  Jessica Lepler, Associate Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire and author of Canal Dreamers: The Epic Quest to Connect the Atlantic and Pacific in the Age of Revolutions, joins us to explore this nearly forgotten story of innovation, illusion, and international ambition in early American history. Jessica's Website | Book Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/428 EPISODE OUTLINE00:01:00  Introduction00:04:05 Desire to Build a Canal Across Central America00:08:01 Political Landscape of Central America During the 1820s00:09:55 Creating a Stable Central American Government00:11:55 Geography of the Nicaraguan Canal Route00:16:03 Economic Opportunities of an Interoceanic Canal00:17:57 Individual vs. State Interest in a Nicaraguan Canal00:21:58 Why Americans Sought A Private Canal Contract00:26:44 Information Canal Dreamers Relied On to Build a Canal00:33:12 Competitive Advantages of American Canal Dreamers00:35:40 American Surveys of a Central American Canal Route00:39:12 Influence of the Erie Canal00:42:32 Why the Nicaraguan Canal Failed00:44:50 What Canal Dreamers Reveal About the Early United States 0046:40 Overview of the Panama Canal00:49:50 Time Warp00:56:00 ConclusionRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOV 20, 2013MICAH HANKS is a writer and researcher whose work addresses a variety of unexplained phenomena. Over the last decade, his research has taken him into studies of military history, spirituality, sociology and cultural phenomena, humanity's origins, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science. He is the author of a number of books, including The UFO Singularity, Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule and Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks also writes for several magazines and other publications such as FATE, UFO Magazine, The Journal of Anomalous Sciences, Intrepid Magazine and New Dawn. He has also appeared on a number of TV and radio programs, including National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. With nearly a decade in the broadcasting industry, Hanks also hosts The Micah Hanks Radio Program on KGRA out of Kansas City, and produces a weekly podcast called The Gralien Report that follows his research. You can learn more about his writing and interests at his Websites, gralienreport.com and micahhanks.com. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel's PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970's Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold's Gym logo) and the former book reviewer of Monster Radio, which was nationally syndicated in 84 radio markets. Bruce has hosted The Bruce Collins Show (and its' genesis known as The Big Finale) since January, 2006. The Bruce Collins Show graduated to AM radio in 2009 and spent two years broadcasting at WSMN 1590 AM in Nashua, New Hampshire and WWZN 1510 AM in Boston, MA. Currently, the program resides online at www.fringeradionetwork.com . Based on the AM radio exposure, he was approached by the History Channel's Decoded TV (with bestselling author Brad Meltzer) to audition for their program. After learning he would have to interview occultists and numerologists without expressing his own opinions, he turned down the invitation. Bruce is the self-proclaimed Baron of Broadcasting.CHAD MILES is the co-host of The Bruce Collins Show. He is also a former contributing editor for Defense Watch Magazine and former contributor to The Michigan Journal. In 2006 Chad ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th Congressional District. He served seven years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. His Military service as an infantryman and intelligence analyst took him around the world with service in the countries of Jordan, Egypt, South Korea and Panama.  Chad is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was the creator and founder of the wildly popular Hearken the Watchmen website which featured articles from Chuck Missler, L.A. Marzulli, Michael Hoggard and many others. Miles appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to talk about drones over Miami, Florida. Chad is known as “The Odometer” and “Captain Doomsday.”

Poz Vibers!In our final episode for 2025, we were thrilled to talk to Jaime Luna and Phillipe Lutterbeck about their HIV journeys. Phillipe is an activist living in Dublin and Jaime is a chemist and HIV activist from Panama living in Ireland for the last 4 years. Jaime advocates for the recognition of human rights, access to treatment and zero discrimination for people living with HIV. Both our guests are excited to now be members of the Poz Vibe Tribe.Thanks to Jaime and Phillipe for sharing their stories this episode and thanks to you listeners for supporting us all year long. We're always here to talk so don't feel alone over the festive period. Our DMs are always open. Remember that U=U and that U are loved and part of our tribe.Love,Veda and Robbie.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Big thanks to ⁠our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. We'd also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support.Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Video editing, artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

This #coachbetter episode is about the importance of coaching being voluntary. This is a highlight from a favorite episode from a previous season featuring Kaitlyn Pettinga, who at the time of recording was Assistant Middle School Principal at the International School of Panama. In this clip, Kaitlyn clearly defines the structure of their divisional leadership team - and how the coach and administrators work together. There are clear distinctions between the roles so there is no confusion, and so teachers know exactly what kind of support they can get, and from whom. This is one of the reasons Clarity in the first step in the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. For coaches and coaching to be successful, there needs to be clarity about the role and purpose of coaching. Clarity about coaching being confidential, voluntary and not tied to appraisal is essential. This is what ensures that coaching is a safe space to grow.  Find the show notes for this episode here. Full episode with Kaitlyn: Creating a Positive School Culture Through Coaching with Kaitlyn Pettinga [Ep 215] Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter) The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)  

A fast, high-clarity breakdown of the Caribbean chessboard — and why Venezuela, Cuba, and Panama now sit at the center of a global power reset. Kerry Lutz maps out how Venezuela becomes the spark, Cuba the real prize, and Panama the strategic pivot point as China quietly expands influence and the U.S. recalibrates policy ahead of a new commodity supercycle. Kerry walks through how shifting alliances, failing media narratives, and a narrowing geopolitical window are setting up dramatic moves in energy, metals, and trade routes. From Trump's emerging doctrine to emergency oil stabilization, this briefing lays out why crude may calm while gold, silver, and copper prepare for their next surge. You'll hear why Cuba's vulnerability matters more than headlines suggest, how the Panama Canal factors into long-term U.S.–China friction, and where asymmetric opportunities may emerge — including overlooked plays in distressed Cuban debt. A sharp, 6-minute macro briefing for investors watching the next big shift in geopolitics, energy, and hard assets. Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Unplug from the Drama: How to Protect Your Energy & Reclaim Your Power in Chaotic Times!In this episode of Spirit Sherpa, co-hosts Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan discuss transforming personal spaces into wellness retreats and the importance of finding peace amid global and personal drama. Kelle shares her past experiences with building a home wellness center and contemplates recreating it in Panama.Key Topics Include:Separating from fear and dramaMaintaining a peaceful stateFocusing on positive outcomes instead of anger and fearStaying calm during protests and political unrestTechniques for holding the energy of peace and unityPractical tips for disconnecting from negative influencesEncouragement to visit Kelle's Discord server for free training on connecting energies healthily00:00 Welcome to Spirit Sherpa01:00 Creating a Wellness Retreat at Home03:51 Fitness and Wellness Gadgets07:03 Unplugging from Drama15:21 Manifesting Peace and Unity30:48 Join the Spirit Sherpa Community33:35 Final Thoughts and FarewellKeywords:spiritual podcastenergy protectionavoid dramaemotional healingspiritual coachingmanifestation tipsconscious livingraise your vibrationletting go of fearspiritual awakeningcollective healingempath supportmind body spiritpeace mindsetdrama detoxspiritual empowermentgrounding techniquesshadow workspiritual growthmanifesting peaceenergy masterywellness journeyspiritual communityconscious protestunity consciousnessvibration shiftascension symptomspersonal transformationspiritual wellnessmetaphysical discussionIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Join our community on Discordhttps://discord.gg/x57qxNcKW8You can find the Lumbar Support Back Stretcher herehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C7JP4F4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1Here is a link for a Shakti Mathttps://www.amazon.com/ProsourceFit-Acupressure-Pillow-Relief-Relaxation/dp/B0BG6N7W91/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rv0-O9u-k4oAzhRDlVxIzuOAawCFDTowWGH1eqGkkvHtWNV_t9MTSJhPIHmKHPaNDslEjxwQrdCkUa_gOEptCjD6KhtEnODu-XPdPsHpwaRHdffrNaUiuVph8_l-PirHJ38yKxQoJgHNlWtVH51eTRhBqFTLyvHVrmgIv5cRd799H8bVjKWaMFBl_rBlBTo6uYHKdn5kZOFdoDlPvZz4GHcen_HRdjqEK24MQsK0-ZM3LSqjdSnsjMkY_SAUavb8AQgGeLwO_-h3duqeYIjlawKkGKPpAFxl70fLDtUmUt4.r43vqiI0rvI-EqUJwEr8aD-AK-pm8bdkjlvjJcZa8VM&dib_tag=se&keywords=shakti+mat&qid=1765046750&sr=8-6Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com

A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard. Here's how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat galley!  Summary    Although the crew of Calypso isn't vegetarian, with limited cold storage, we eat like we are. And beans are a great meat substitute. The dried ones are especially fabulous on a boat. You're probably familiar with the ubiquitous brown lentils. You can find them everywhere. Even the smallest shop in the Tuamotus has them on the shelves. But the best lentils for this recipe are the black ones. Although they are harder to find, we stocked up on them in Panama. What makes them so perfect? The flavor is delicious, but the texture is even better.  Yes, many vegetarians rely on Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) for that mouthfeel. But lentils are cheaper and require fewer extra ingredients.  My recipe is flexible, depending on the ingredients you have aboard. I've found it satisfies even the pickiest eaters. I saute assorted vegetables (onions, garlic, peppers, carrots, and zucchini are my go-tos). Add tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes. Add seasonings and canned corn before serving on top of bread.  For more details and the complete recipe, listen to the full podcast or check out Sloppy Joes, the Lentil Edition. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Large Sauté Pan (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/44gr0Cu TVP (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4a2HXEc Petite Green Lentils (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/48VVfBa Pardina Lentils (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3MjPB3a Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig            

Why Most People Fail At Business And How To Win!Million Dollar Dad: How Maxwell Billieon Beat The System, Won Custody And Built Real Wealth From Compton To Panama: Maxwell Billieon On Power, Parenting And Playing The Money Game For Real Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/MAXWELL'S WEBSITE: https://maxwellbillieon.com/YouTube Chapters0:00 – Maxwell Billion introduces himself, Million Dollar Dad and favorite uncle0:30 – Show intro, why this is a “grown folks” money and life conversation1:48 – Growing up in Compton, two parents at home and “extended parents” on the block5:25 – Family in power, godfather Lieutenant Governor, godmother in Congress, mom in city council8:40 – Leaving college to dance in Japan and discovering the wider world9:50 – Realizing he is more than just “Black” overseas and choosing a global life12:21 – International custody war in Chile and three years without his children20:10 – Anxiety, depression and how CBT therapy helped him survive the fight22:53 – Full custody, homeschooling and coaching a swim champion and junior national gymnast28:25 – Dropping out of college, six figure book deal and outdoing a major publisher29:52 – Managing Zane and Ray J, writing “Death of the Cheating Man” and choosing monogamy36:59 – Sony joint venture, studying contracts without law school and why ownership matters44:44 – AI, politicians, insider style moves and why information is the new leverage48:26 – Barbershop talk, distractions, cutting your own hair and investing the savings52:00 – Why he is not chasing YouTube numbers and the difference between giving back and paying forward58:49 – Homeschooling versus school, curriculum, values and who really owns your child in class1:04:52 – A day in the life in Panama, full custody dad schedule and strict time rules1:08:58 – Living in Panama City, residency talk and possible run against Maxine Waters1:10:29 – Final game on leaving the block and why America is not set up for you to win on the corner

What does it really take to build a career in broadcasting and media, especially when your path isn't linear?In this powerful episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, host Dali Rivera sits down with returning guest Yovy Daniels, a media professional with nearly two decades of experience in broadcasting, programming, and media planning.Yovy shares her honest, behind-the-scenes journey from growing up in Panama to navigating education in the U.S., supporting herself through college, landing internships, and building a full media career by starting behind the scenes.Whether you're a student interested in media, a parent guiding your child, or a creative exploring broadcasting, this conversation gives real-world clarity about how media careers actually work, not just the polished version you see online.• How Yovy first became interested in media and broadcasting • How growing up in Panama shaped her mindset and resilience• Why many media careers begin behind the camera • What production assistants, producers, planners, and buyers actually do • The truth about internships, entry-level pay, and early career trade-offs • Why networking and relationships often matter more than job boards • How salary ranges vary in media depending on role, market, and location • Why non-linear paths are common and powerful in creative careers • Key advice for students and parents exploring media and broadcastingThis episode is your practical guide to understanding the realities of media careers, how to navigate creative industries, and how persistence, adaptability, and curiosity can take you far.CONNECT WITH YOVY DANIELS

När USA vill mota bort Kina från Panamakanalen har Peking en plan B. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Världens två supermakter har drabbat samman i Panama. Donald Trump vill ha bort kinesiskt inflytande från den för världshandeln så viktiga kanalen och amerikanska Blackrock vill köpa ut Hongkongbolaget CK Hutchison som där driver två hamnar. Men Peking bromsar affären och har även investerat miljarder i en ny djuphavshamn i Peru, söder om Panama. Konflikten visar hur hamnar blivit centrala i stormaktskampen och där Kina i många år ökat sitt inflytande över hamnar världen över. Även i Europa där USA nu också tycks vilja pressa bort Kina från den stora hamnen Piraeus i Grekland.Medverkande: Hanna Sahlberg, Ekots KinareporterProgramledare & producent: Björn Djurberg

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This week on the Mark Levin Show, Venezuela's regime, allied with communist China, Iran, and others, is deliberately poisoning the U.S. through drugs, contributing to hundreds of thousands of American deaths, making inaction absurd. The war crime claims from Democrats, from a denied report on killing drug boat survivors, are ridiculous. Today's Venezuela situation is similar to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama via Operation Just Cause—a surprise attack without war declaration or prior congressional input due to leak fears—to oust drug lord Manuel Noriega, who partnered with Colombians to flood the U.S. with drugs, while restoring democracy and safeguarding Americans. History teaches us and helps demonstrate what patriotism is. But how can we demand patriotism from immigrants when we have American citizens on the neo-fascist right who trash our history? These people are not America first. How can they be America first when they don't understand our history, or founding? Republicans are going to get their butts kicked in the next election if they succeed. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is doing an excellent job. That's why the hate America Democrats relentlessly attack him. They need to get the hell off his back and condemn our enemies instead! Most of the media are criticizing U.S. attacks on Venezuelan drug boats as illegal with cherry picked experts who don't specify what law was violated or rely on vague arguments. It's an act of war when Venezuela sends in toxic drugs to America. It's odd that the Democrats and some RINO's first instinct is to attack Pete Hegseth and not the enemy. The more they hate you the more effective you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Cates and a range of guests react to the World Cup draw!Dion Dublin, Ian Dennis & Don Hutchinson reflect on England drawing Croatia, Ghana & Panama, before we hear from manager Thomas Tuchel from Washington.Pat Nevin joins the pod to discuss Scotland drawing Brazil, Morocco & Haiti, as does Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes! We then hear from Scotland boss Steve Clarke.Julien Laurens joins the pod to look at France's potential 'Group of Death', plus how the rest of Europe's top nations may fair. We hear from Cape Verde player Roberto Lopes as they head to the World Cup for the first time, and John Bennett provides insight into the rest of Africa's nations, plus Oceania too. Tim Vickery joins us as we delve deep into Brazil, Argentina and the rest of South America.And finally we hear from correspondent John Murray, having attended a delayed, but bonkers World Cup draw!Timecodes:06:26 England group reaction 13:10 Thomas Tuchel interview 16:55 Scotland group reaction 20:55 Lyndon Dykes joins the pod 28:33 Steve Clarke interview 31:20 The rest of Europe 43:30 Cape Verde's Lopes joins the pod 48:43 The rest of Africa & Oceania too 50:26 South America chat 55:40 John Murray rounds up the drawCommentaries this weekend:Saturday 6th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Chelsea 1500 KO - 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Brentford 1500 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds v Liverpool 1730 KO - 5 LIVE FA CUP: Chelmsford City v West-super-Mare 1500 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 2 FA CUP: Sutton United v Shrewsbury 1715 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 WSL: Arsenal v Liverpool 1200 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3Sunday 7th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v West Ham 1400 KO - SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1630 KO - 5 LIVE FA CUP: Slough Town v Macclesfield 1230 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Gateshead v Walsall 1530 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Blackpool v Carlisle United 1730 KO - SPORTS EXTRA

After what felt like a nine hour draw England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Scotland will face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.Is there a group of death? What are the potential routes to the final?Over to Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Jonathan Northcroft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samfylkingin í Reykjavík stendur á krossgötum. Hún þarf að velja sér leiðtoga í höfuðborginni í fyrsta skipti í nærri tuttugu ár. Forsætisráðherra vill halda þar völdum og er sögð vera á höttunum eftir nýjum oddvita. Það bar til í liðinni viku, undan Senegalströndum, að ráðist var á tyrkneska olíuskipið Mersin, líklega með sprengjudrónum. Skipið er í eigu tyrknesku útgerðarinnar Besiktas shipping en siglir undir fána Panama - og er talið tilheyra hinum svokallaða skuggaflota Rússa. Úkraínumenn hafa ekki gengist við árásinni en árásum af þessu tagi hefur fjölgað og þær eru taldar á gráu svæði. Á miðvikudaginn (10. desember) tekur bann við samfélagsmiðlanotkun barna undir sextán ára gildi í Ástralíu og varðar háum sektum ef fyrirtæki ganga ekki fram í að koma í veg fyrir að ungmenni komist á miðlana.

Mike Durant is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and Master Black Hawk pilot with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers). Inspired by his father, a First Sergeant in the Army National Guard, and a family friend's helicopter flight, Durant enlisted in 1979. After studying Spanish at the Defense Language Institute and serving as a voice intercept operator in Panama, he graduated from flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama, becoming a Warrant Officer in 1983. He flew over 150 medical evacuation missions in South Korea with the 377th Medical Evacuation Company and later served as an instructor pilot with the 101st Aviation Battalion. Joining the elite 160th SOAR in 1988, Durant flew in Operations Prime Chance, Just Cause, Desert Storm, and Restore Hope. During the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu (Operation Gothic Serpent), his MH-60 Black Hawk was shot down, leaving him severely injured and held captive by Somali militia for 11 days. Despite doctors' doubts, he recovered, ran the 1995 Marine Corps Marathon, and returned to duty, retiring in 2001. Mike's awards include: Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross (second award), Bronze Star w/ Valor device, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/ Valor device (third award), Army Commendation Medal (fourth award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Bronze Arrowhead Device (second award), Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Service Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), United Nations Medal, United Nations Medal-Operations in Somalia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Government of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Government of Kuwait, Master Aviator Badge, and Air Assault Badge. In 2008, Durant founded Pinnacle Solutions in Huntsville, Alabama, a defense contracting firm specializing in military training simulators and veteran employment. He co-authored In the Company of Heroes, focusing on survival and leadership. He also led veterans' efforts for George W. Bush's 2004 and John McCain's 2008 presidential campaigns. He ran in the 2022 Republican primary for Alabama U.S. Senate. Married to Lisa, raising a blended family with six children, Durant enjoys mountain climbing, skiing, hockey, watersports, and running. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Receive 30% off your first subscription order. Go to https://armra.com/SRS or enter SRS to get 30% off your first subscription order. Right now, you can try Aura free for 14 days when you visit http://aura.com/SRS Our listeners get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/SRS. Head to http://DRINKAG1.com/SRS you'll get the welcome kit, a Morning Person hat, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, and a AG1 Flavor Sampler for free. Mike Durant Links: LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-durant-14a0157 Book - https://a.co/d/9OB6ujI SOWF - https://specialops.org/sowf-home-mobile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kurt Schlichter, retired Army Colonel, trial attorney, senior columnist at Townhall.com, joins the show by phone to talk about his upcoming book Panama Red, which releases on December 9th and is available for pre-order now, and discussion on the media controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s decision to strike a drug-smuggling boat new Venezuela in September, the attitudes of Somalian immigrants in Minnesota, and his recent piece at Townhall, “Mating in 2025 Is Totally Incomprehensible.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strap in—tonight we're diving into a whirlwind of global tension, battlefield innovation, forgotten heroes, and a mystery straight out of a wartime sci-fi thriller. We open with a shocker: a Russian cosmonaut abruptly yanked from SpaceX's Crew-12 roster for violating national security rules, sending ripples through the international space community and raising questions about what really happened behind the scenes (08:22). Then we shift to a story long overdue for justice—veterans who served in Panama but aren't recognized by the VA, leaving hundreds without the benefits they earned under fire. Their fight for acknowledgment is heating up (17:27). On the cutting edge of military innovation, the Army unveils its first fully robotic dining facility in South Korea, serving hot meals in minutes and reshaping how troops are fueled for the fight (26:30). Next, we rewind the clock to The Battle of Los Angeles, 1942—the night anti-aircraft guns lit up the sky, millions panicked, and America believed a full-scale attack had begun. Was it enemy aircraft… or something else entirely (01:01:33)? And finally, we honor Floyd Smith, the visionary whose invention of the modern parachute changed aviation, airborne operations, and saved countless lives (01:07:31). AND WE PLAY THE CHANGEOVER FAMILY FEUD (33:30)!!!! https://lateforchangeover.com/

Ever wondered why you can drive from Alaska to Argentina—except for one small gap? That's because of the Darien Gap, a 100-mile stretch of dense jungle and swamps between Panama and Colombia. It's wild, dangerous, and practically impossible to build a road through, thanks to the rough terrain, extreme weather, and local wildlife (think snakes and jaguars!). Governments have also avoided building a highway there to prevent illegal activities like drug trafficking from spreading even more easily. Some adventurers have crossed it on foot or by bike, but it's no easy trip. So, for now, the Pan-American Highway remains broken, and the Darien Gap stays one of the last true roadless frontiers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 5 intense weeks of travel across Turkey, Central Asia, and Prague, I finally made it back to the Expat Money Studios in Panama to bring you a full debrief on the journey. From scouting new destinations to dealing with airline chaos at a level I've never seen before (and that's saying a lot), this trip had a bit of everything. In this episode, I'm joined by my colleague Marc Clair as we break down the countries I visited, the people I met, the challenges I faced along the way, and why, despite the insanity, travel remains one of the most powerful and important tools for building real freedom. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Listen in to hear why Turkey has become our seasonal base for European and Central Asian travelFind out why Kyrgyzstan shocked me with its mix of friendliness, modern infrastructure, and stunning mountain landscapeHear me detail the “Qatar Airways fiasco,” from last-minute ticketing issues to overnight airport chaos and how it nearly derailed the tripGet the story behind my keynote at the Free Cities Conference in Prague, delivered despite arriving exhausted and sick STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026 Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.  RELATED EPISODES 369: Canada's Identity Crisis And Why Families Are Looking South – Shaun Newman 368: Cayman: Inside The Caribbean's Premier Offshore Hub – Jeremy Varlow 365: The Bukele Effect: Inside El Salvador's Radical TransformationMentioned in this episode:No Plan-B Without the LanguageIf you're planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn't optional. It's protection. It's access. It's power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and...

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On Monday's Mark Levin Show, Venezuela's regime, allied with communist China, Iran, and others, is deliberately poisoning the U.S. through drugs, contributing to hundreds of thousands of American deaths, making inaction absurd. The war crime claims from Democrats, from a denied report on killing drug boat survivors, are ridiculous. This Venezuela situation is similar to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama via Operation Just Cause—a surprise attack without war declaration or prior congressional input due to leak fears—to oust drug lord Manuel Noriega, who partnered with Colombians to flood the U.S. with drugs, while restoring democracy and safeguarding Americans.  Also, going forward, every Republican who wants our votes need to declare if they stand with or against Tucker Carlson. This isn't about Carlson, it's a litmus test for fundamental morality, ethics, principles, understanding of American history, and opposition to bigotry, racism, anti-Semitism, attacks on Christianity, excuses for the Third Reich, and revisionist narratives portraying America or Churchill as villains.  There's an overlap between Marxist Islamists, and neo-fascists in condemning Judaism, Christianity, and the West, while failing to defend capitalism, free markets, the nation's founders, or its principles.  Later, the book "Liberty and Tyranny," critiques the statist argument for comprehensive immigration reform, which grants illegal immigrants' rights to enter illegally and remain, access welfare benefits like education, healthcare, housing, and food stamps, vote, and be counted in the census, all under the guise that America is a nation of immigrants. Today, almost 20 years later, this remains unchanged. No, immigrants do not have a right to come to America. Finally, parents need to encourage their children to compete, take jobs, work hard, and create opportunities rather than blaming a corrupt system. Success has never come easy for previous generations, including the greatest generation that endured wars and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this uplifting and adventure-packed episode, Elisabeth sits down with Joy Owens, a woman whose life has been shaped by faith, curiosity, and a deep love for exploring the world.Joy shares her extraordinary childhood as a missionary kid, moving from the U.S. to Zambia at age 13, where she grew up surrounded by community, culture, and the wide-open beauty of Africa. Her passion for people and education took her across continents, working as a teacher in Germany, Portugal, and Honduras, before an unexpected twist of fate and a love story brought her to Taiwan, where she met her husband.From there, Joy's path led to Alaska, where teaching proved far more challenging than expected. Feeling burnt out and ready for a new purpose, she and her husband prayed for guidance… and found it in the form of a bold leap: buying Butler Travel and stepping fully into a new season of growth, service, and discovery.In this inspiring conversation, Joy shares:✨ Growing up in Zambia as a missionary kid✨ Teaching around the world and how each country shaped her✨ Meeting her husband in Taiwan and starting their shared journey✨ The unexpected challenges of teaching in Alaska✨ How prayer and faith led them to purchase Butler Travel✨ Her adventures across 60+ countries✨ A family cycling trip through Austria and Hungary✨ The hilarious story of planning a road trip through all of Central & South America… but only making it to Panama!Joy's story is a reminder that life unfolds beautifully when we follow our curiosity, trust our calling, and stay open to new beginnings.

Java's development embraces the past as well as the future and after contributing to it for over 30 years, John Rose is intimately familiar with the process. In this episode he talks about feature design, the right amount of technical debt (which isn't actually zero), why Rice's theorem demands a mix of static and dynamic checks, how Project Sumatra eventually birthed Panama and Babylon, and more. In this episode, Nicolai interviews John Rose, Senior Architect of the Java Virtual Machine, who brings over 30 years of experience advancing the Java platform.

Today Big Rich, TD and Fletch crack open the Cyber Monday haul hotline as listeners confess the most unhinged deals they jumped on. From bargain brilliance to total buyer's remorse, it's all on the table. The crew also previews the future of Avatar and welcomes Kat back from her Panama adventure—stories included.

Hear award-winning travel creator Nicole Phillip share stories of immersing in Afro-Brazilian history, music and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Nicole Phillip returns to The Maverick Show and records this episode in person with Matt in Rio after spending two weeks together in Brazil.  Nicole is fresh off winning her award for the 2025 Social Media Video of the Year at the Black Travel Film Festival for her video on Reggaeton's Panamanian roots.  She reflects on the entire Black Travel Summit, the Afrofuture-themed Awards Gala, and why winning this award was such an emotional moment for her.  Nicole also pulls back the curtain and breaks down the biggest leverage points for how she was able to build 350,000 social media followers in just 2 years. She then talks about her trip to Panama where she created the video, as well as her trip to the Dominican Republic, and what some of her biggest lessons were from both places.  Next, Nicole shares her first impressions of Brazil and describes the day she spent touring a favela.  She also talks about spending time in the Madureira neighborhood—the beating heart of Black Carioca culture—both on a daytime tour and partying in the streets at 2am.  Finally, Nicole shares her experience in Sao Paulo visiting a Quilombo and diving into Black history there.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Il y a des conversations, des chocs et des prises de conscience qui changent une vie. Pour Béranger Natanelic, le déclic est venu de son père. Un homme qui rêvait de repartir au Népal à la retraite, mais dont le corps a dit stop avant l'heure.Alors Béranger a compris : il ne voulait pas attendre “plus tard”. Il voulait vivre, maintenant.Deux ans plus tard, il a traversé l'Atlantique en bateau-stop, parcouru l'Amérique du Sud du nord au sud puis du sud au nord en passant par la Colombie, le Pérou, l'Argentine, le Brésil, le Panama, ou encore le Mexique… près de 400 conducteurs, des centaines de visages, de rencontres et de repas partagés.Toujours en stop. Toujours porté par la confiance et l'hospitalité.Dans cet épisode, il raconte son déclic, ses débuts "à l'arrache," les galères, les peurs, les vagues à traverser - celles de la mer comme celles du cœur - mais surtout, il nous raconte ce que cette vie en itinérance lui a appris sur la liberté, la simplicité et la beauté du lien humain. Un épisode qui donne envie de lever le pouce, d'ouvrir la porte, mais aussi … de croire un peu plus en les autres.Tous les liens pour retrouver Béranger, son voyage, ses rencontres et son podcast par ici : https://papamamantoutvabien.fr/French Expat est un podcast de French Morning qui raconte les parcours de vie des Français établis hors de France. Retrouvez-le sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute : Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music. Cet épisode est raconté, produit et réalisé par Anne-Fleur Andrle, habillé et mixé par Alice Krief. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

En este episodio muy especial de Songmess damos por concluida nuestra mini serie panameña con dos entrevistas lindísimas y mucha música deliciosa. Primero conversamos con Nelly Valdivieso de la banda de shoegaze y dreampop Lógica Estelar, que nos cuenta sobre el under rockero de Panamá y la nueva música que están preparando. También nos acompaña Cristina Gómez del sello, estudio y plataforma de desarrollo artístico We Could Be Music, en Costa Rica, que nos cuenta acerca de su trabajo sin fines de lucro y alianzas con los movimientos sociales de Centroamérica. Ha sido un placer conocer más sobre la música de este país y región, y le damos las gracias a todos los que nos han regalado su tiempo, conversando o escuchando. A continuación, nuestros episodios de fin de año! Playlist: Karol Wilson - “Bailando” Lógica Estelar - “Historias de un Baúl” Stargazing - “Bucle” Precious Perez - “No me Hizo Falta Verte” Renee Goust - “Disculpas” aLex vs aLex, S.3.R. - “centro aLt” Adiós Cometa, Fin del Mundo - “El Mundo en mis Brazos (Leonor)” Lógica Estelar Bandcamp: https://logicaestelar.bandcamp.com/album/intemporal Lógica Estelar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@logicaestelar1702 Lógica Estelar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logicaestelar/ We Could Be Music Web: https://wecouldbemusic.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnukfJDCHMdstbppVhQufhK391BL9PMg75Jar_A_-_AJng_nKKa10WKkPobY4_aem_Cmrjr_ZcTtE8-jCuzhe0HQ&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio We Could Be Music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecouldbemusic/ Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess #BOPS Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi0…080e61d933354ccb Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Panama is best known as the location of the Panama Canal, the waterway that revolutionized international sea transportation. However, there is a lot more to the country. Its history is unlike any other nation in the Americas, and its path to independence was unusual to say the least.  Given its location, it also has a geography unlike any other country in the world.  Learn about the history of Panama on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Chubbies Get 20% off your purchase at Chubbies with the promo code DAILY at checkout! Aura Frames Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DAILY. Promo Code DAILY DripDrop Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code EVERYTHING for 20% off your first order. Uncommon Goods Go to uncommongoods.com/DAILY for 15% off! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices