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President Donald Trump heads out on the campaign trail with just over a month until election day, and is asked why he is filling the itinerary with red states where his Republican party is already strong; Senate adjourns until after the midterm elections, but not before Democrats try and fail to reverse President Trump's over $800 million in spending cuts; Veterans and lawmakers rally at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery against the building of President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch; Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) orders a suspension of executions for the rest of the year and calls for an investigation after a failed attempt to execute a death row inmate Wednesday night by lethal injection; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) celebrates the groundbreaking of a community park project in Brooklyn, twenty years after construction was promised; NASA successfully launches SpaceX Crew 13 to the International Space Station; Sebastian Gorka, a senior White House counterterrorism adviser, speaks about Trump Administration foreign policy goals at the Nixon Foundation's 'Grand Strategy Summit'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Snider spent fifteen years inside federal work, in domestic policy, at the State Department, at the World Bank and in the Senate. Then a bicycle accident stopped him, and he came out of it having written a book arguing that you should sometimes be late on purpose.He is careful about what that does and does not mean. He is not a productivity guest, he does not do tips, and when Bart asks him for the one thing people should do to slow down, he says he cannot answer that and will not try. His argument is that how you receive an idea is so different from how anyone else does that handing out instructions is the problem rather than the fix.What he offers instead is a distinction. Speed is not the enemy and slowness is not the goal. The question is whether you slow down enough to notice which one a moment is actually asking for. He calls the other half of it emotional punctuality: the difference between having shown up for the meeting on time and having actually been present for the person in it.The most useful thing he says is also the most uncomfortable. He says he is not a good person when he is rushing, and that the book is about the kind of people all of us become under a sense of scarcity and urgency. Then he says the part most authors leave out, which is that he still loses to it. He names another writer whose success makes him feel behind, by name, and says he gets dragged into comparison every single day.Bart matches him, with a story about scrolling LinkedIn on a family holiday in Hawaii, seeing another speaker with more bookings than he had, and his daughter asking him why he was even looking at that now.In this episode:Why he turned down the show's signature question before answering itLearning to skip things rather than add themWhy he refuses to tell anyone how to slow downWhat he noticed about the way Bart filled in, and did not fill in, his own preparationHis brother at the train station, and a phrase worth stealing about tangled netsEmotional punctuality, and what it costs to confuse it with being on timeWhere he politely disagrees with being where your feet areFifteen years in government, and why none of it was mindfulThe bike accident, and what a forced pause actually isThe gap between the person we say we want to be and the person we areABOUT ALEX SNIDERWriter, facilitator and meditation teacher, and a former government strategist. Author of Sometimes You Should Be Late: The quiet rebellion of slowing down in a world obsessed with speed, published by Practical Inspiration Publishing with a foreword by Diana Winston. Co-founder of Mindful Fed, the first government-wide mindfulness community. He writes the Human Bureaucracy column for Psychology Today.Website: https://www.slowmindfulness.comMost People Don't... But YOU Do! is hosted by Bart Berkey, who spent 16 years as a global executive with The Ritz-Carlton and now builds HUMANALITY(tm), a system for making people feel cared for, valued, seen and heard rather than processed.Listen, subscribe and share: https://www.bartaberkey.com/podcast

September 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Oura delays its IPO amid market uncertainty, despite seeking up to $2.2B at a $15B valuation, as nearly two-thirds of the offering would come from existing shareholders selling Tiny Health raises $33M Series B to expand its microbiome platform beyond infant care into IBD, menopause, and GLP-1 use RFK Jr.'s push to curb ultraprocessed foods stalls inside the White House as officials raise concerns over legal exposure and industry impact More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Reach out → insider@fitt.co   

ABC's Mike Dobuski reports the meeting that took place between the U.S. and China as well as a computer hack that took place WITH OpenAI causing a pause with their process

NVIDIA's Open Agent Safety Platform is a reference design for how agents can be confined and monitored, and Bose released its USB-C powered Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds to tap into the growing wired headphone resurgence.Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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OpenAI has paused training on its most powerful models as it and Anthropic investigate tens of thousands of incidents involving rogue agents bypassing safeguards, escaping sandboxes, and taking actions they were never instructed to perform — raising fresh questions about whether even the industry's top labs can reliably control frontier AI.Plus, China's Geely has unveiled an EV battery that can charge from 10% to 70% in just four and a half minutes, giving Chinese automakers another edge over North American and European rivals as Canada's battery sector struggles with delays and cancelled projects.And in The Big Picture: British police foil an alleged terrorist plot targeting a U.S. air base, Boeing faces scrutiny over a new 737 MAX software glitch, U.S.–Iran talks are set to resume, Apple is ordered to pay a record patent award, McDonald's rolls out an AI drive-thru bot, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US-China trade truce was extended to January 10th, while he doesn't know if a bigger trade deal can be done with China and could just roll the current deal forward.US reportedly dismissed Iran's Hormuz offer during UN talks, saying Tehran does not control the Strait, the Times of Israel reported.White House official denied Politico reports that the Trump administration is preparing a plan to ban exports of diesel for 90 days.Crude futures slightly pulled back overnight, 10yr UST futures lingered near the prior day's trough, and DXY paused overnight.APAC stocks were mostly pressured; Nikkei outperformed on return from holiday, and European equity futures indicate a lower cash market open.Looking ahead, highlights include German Ifo, US Initial Jobless Claims, Chinese President Xi's state visit to the US. Policy announcements from the Riksbank, SNB, Norges Bank, and Banxico. Speakers include ECB's Schnabel & Lane, Fed's Williams, Barkin, Hammack & Paulson, BoE's Dhingra, Breeden & Lombardelli, SNB's Schlegel, Riksbank's Thedeen, Norges Bank's Bache. Supply from Italy & the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

This episode explores how to navigate a career pause after widowhood, divorce, caregiving, or another major life transition—and how to return to work with clarity and confidence. Donna speaks with Dr. Ann Marie Peters, an executive coach, leadership strategist, organizational psychologist, and author who combines research and lived experience to help people relaunch professionally. Together, they discuss the emotional side of career breaks, the practical steps for re-entering the workforce, and why networking, mindset, and self-reflection matter just as much as updating a resume.In this episode, you'll hear about: Dr. Ann Marie Peters' personal journey from corporate work to staying home with her children, entrepreneurship, consulting, and earning her PhD later in life Why a career pause can be a deliberate choice rather than a failure How to determine whether you truly want to return to work—or are responding to guilt and outside expectations The inspiration behind Dr. Peters' book about career pauses and returning to the workplace Identity loss and imposter syndrome after stepping away from a career Why confidence is like a muscle that can be strengthened through small, consistent steps The hidden skills people develop during a career pause, including caregiving, resilience, organization, and problem-solving How to align your next career move with your values, purpose, and need for balance The importance of networking when returning to the workforce How volunteering can help rebuild professional confidence and sharpen skills The 90-day plan featured in Dr. Peters' book Why you should ask people for advice—not necessarily a job How to create a resume, LinkedIn profile, and professional presence that reflect your full experience Why it's okay to test a new direction, "dip your toes in the water," and pivot when something doesn't feel right   Key timestamps 00:00 – Why this conversation matters for people facing career transitions 01:00 – Meet Dr. Ann Marie Peters 02:42 – Giving yourself permission to pause after loss or family change 03:05 – Asking, "Why do I want to return?" 05:15 – Creating a flexible work arrangement in 1995 07:13 – Leaving work to raise children and returning as an entrepreneur 08:36 – Going back to school and earning a PhD later in life 09:22 – How dissertation research inspired Dr. Peters' book 11:14 – The joys, challenges, and hidden skills of a career pause 13:40 – Turning a pause into a reset and relaunch point 14:49 – Identity loss, imposter syndrome, and rebuilding confidence 15:19 – Why confidence grows through baby steps 17:58 – Balancing work and family after the loss of a spouse 18:27 – Creating a proposal when your current role no longer works 19:54 – The importance of balance, authenticity, and purpose 21:16 – Inside the book's 90-day plan 22:43 – Using LinkedIn and career platforms effectively 24:59 – Rebuilding professional skills through volunteering 25:42 – The top three priorities for returning to work 27:34 – Where to find Dr. Ann Marie Peters and her book 28:30 – Final thoughts for widows, widowers, and people navigating career pivotsThree key    Connect with Dr. Ann Marie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annmariepeters Facebook: We'll Be Right Back TikTok: @amp_is_back Instagram: backwithamp    

During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA's new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.

GFB's I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.

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-NEWSMAX's Kyle Lowder reports live from the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero as commemorations take place in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. Plus, President Donald Trump marks the solemn anniversary by reaffirming America's enduring vow: "We will never forget." -President Donald Trump touts his administration's accomplishments, declaring that America has gone from a “dark age” to a “golden age” at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. -NEWSMAX's Carl Higbie explains that Republicans need President Donald Trump's help winning the midterm elections, exposing the Democrats' strategy. -Vice President JD Vance delivers an emotional message to Charlie Kirk's children one year after his assassination at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. -On “Finnerty,” Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton slams Democratic opponent James Talarico, accusing him of backing away from past positions as their closely watched Senate race heats up, and former DSA member Jake Altman takes a closer look at rise of DSA candidates in America. -Former CIA analyst Fred Fleitz joins “Wake Up America” to reflect on the events of 9/11, the current state of U.S. national security, and why it is critical for future generations to learn the truth about who attacked our nation. -Former Vice President Dick Cheney tells Newsmax's Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen about the federal response to 9/11 in the years following the attacks. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes streaming September 18th on Paramount Plus. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : ⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: ⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠  -X/Twitter: ⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠ -Instagram: ⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠ -YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠ -Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠ -TRUTH Social: ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠ -GETTR: ⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠ -Threads: ⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠  -Telegram: ⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠  -BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠ -Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 (9.09) Santa Anita pulled its permit to cut 34 protected oaks for the 2028 Olympic course. Plus: Barry Melrose, who took the Gretzky Kings to the Cup Final, dead at 70. (161 characters) 8:05 — A 25-year-old was arrested Monday night near Kris Jenner's place after her private security stopped him in the neighborhood. Deputies booked him on suspicion of stalking; he's charged with one misdemeanor count of trespassing. And in Torrance, 499 condo owners each got a bill for more than $49,000 to cover $19 million in re-piping, elevators and a full podium rebuild. 8:20 — Barry Melrose has died at 70. The mullet, the suits, twenty-seven years at ESPN — but in this town he's the guy who walked in as a rookie head coach in 1992 and took Gretzky's Kings to the franchise's first Stanley Cup Final. 8:35 — Malibu declared a local emergency after a sinkhole roughly 30 by 60 feet and 25 to 30 feet deep opened in a driveway on Sea Level Drive. Down in Dana Point, eight homes on Beach Road are red-tagged and one has already been demolished. Meanwhile Santa Anita has hit pause on its permit to remove 34 protected oaks for the Olympic cross-country course, and LADOT wants to cut Sunset down to one lane each way from Silver Lake to downtown. 8:50 — The humidity is the whole story. Downtown's heat index topped out around 116 today, which is why 98 degrees felt like standing in a dryer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mindfulness and the curious spirit of Johan Matton, founder of Pulse Ring. Johan, who has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness and meditation, shares his unique journey to creating a groundbreaking product that aims to enhance our mindfulness practices. In this episode Kelly and Johan talk about how they are tired of maxxing everything, and love to embrace the small moments of pause in life. Get 20% off your Pulse Ring Here Learn more about Pulse Ring Here More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!)

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Many businesspeople believe they are already reasonably good presenters. Their colleagues understand them. Their bosses do not complain. They can stand in front of a room, explain their slides and finish within the allotted time. Compared with the average business presenter, they may genuinely appear competent. Then they receive professional coaching, and the difference can be dramatic. In presentation training, even capable speakers often become noticeably more persuasive, confident and engaging within a short period. The question is why coaching creates such a large improvement when there are already countless books, videos, podcasts and online resources available. Can professionals become excellent presenters by studying alone, or do they need expert help? The strongest answer is a combination of knowledge, frequent practice and quality coaching. Can you become a better presenter through self-study? Self-study can make you a better presenter because books, videos and podcasts provide valuable techniques, examples and frameworks. However, consuming information alone may not be enough to make you exceptional. There is no shortage of presentation advice. Businesspeople can study storytelling, slide design, vocal variety, body language, executive presence, audience engagement and persuasive structure. Books such as Japan Presentations Mastery provide practical guidance for presenting in Japanese and international business environments. YouTube channels, TED Talks and business podcasts also make it easy to observe skilled speakers and analyse their methods. The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show covers leadership, sales and presenting, while the Japan Business Mastery Show provides shorter insights for time-pressed professionals. The Presentations Japan Series podcast also explores practical presentation techniques each week. Knowledge is essential because we cannot apply techniques we have never encountered. The limitation is that information cannot observe us while we speak. Do now: Choose one presentation resource and apply one specific technique in your next business presentation. Why does frequent practice matter in presentation skills? Frequent practice matters because presenting is a performance skill, not merely an intellectual subject.Understanding a technique and executing it confidently in front of an audience are completely different abilities. A person can read extensively about swimming, golf, music or martial arts, but mastery requires repetition. Presenting works the same way. Every speech gives the presenter an opportunity to test an opening, refine a story, improve timing or become more comfortable with silence. Repetition also reduces anxiety because the experience of standing in front of an audience becomes familiar. Tony Robbins reportedly made a deliberate decision early in his career to accept as many speaking opportunities as possible. Whether addressing small groups or large audiences, the volume of practice helped him develop his communication abilities. The same principle applies in business. Volunteer to lead meetings, explain projects, speak at associations, deliver client briefings or introduce speakers at events. Do now: Seek presentation opportunities rather than waiting until a major speech forces you to perform. Why is presentation coaching more effective than feedback from colleagues? A skilled presentation coach sees behaviours and audience reactions that the speaker cannot observe while presenting. This outside perspective turns vague advice into precise, practical adjustments. The speaker is facing the audience and concentrating on the message. They cannot easily see their own facial expression, posture, movement or gestures. They may also be too focused on remembering content to notice how the audience is responding. A coach can see when listeners become interested, confused or disengaged. Colleagues may say, "That was good", but this type of feedback does not explain what worked or what should change. In many workplaces, people avoid giving honest feedback because they do not want to offend a colleague or senior executive. A professional coach can identify specific changes while maintaining a positive and psychologically safe learning environment. Video recording is also valuable. It allows presenters to observe themselves, but an expert coach can interpret what the presenter sees and suggest suitable alternatives. Do now: Record your next presentation and ask a qualified observer to identify three specific behaviours to strengthen. How can coaching improve a presenter's voice and delivery? Presentation coaching improves vocal impact by helping speakers vary their pace, tone, volume, emphasis and use of silence. These changes make ideas easier to follow and important points more memorable. Many business presenters speak in a narrow vocal range. Every sentence receives roughly the same energy and emphasis, so the audience cannot easily distinguish the central message from the supporting detail. A coach may recommend increasing vocal modulation, slowing down, emphasising keywords or varying the rhythm of the delivery. Pauses are especially powerful. Nervous speakers often accelerate because they want to finish quickly. Confident speakers may also speed up when they become enthusiastic about their subject. When ideas arrive too rapidly, each new point can erase the previous one before the audience has processed it. A deliberate pause gives listeners time to absorb the message and gives the presenter time to breathe and reset. Silence can initially feel uncomfortable, but to an audience it often sounds calm and authoritative. Do now: Mark pauses and keywords directly into your speaking notes before rehearsing. How does body language affect presentation credibility? Body language affects credibility because audiences judge confidence, openness and authority before they fully process the words. Gestures, posture, eye contact and facial expression all shape the message. A presenter may need larger gestures to communicate energy in a large room. Another presenter may move constantly and need to stand still so the audience can concentrate. Eye contact is equally important. Effective presenters do not rapidly scan the room or stare at their slides. They engage one person at a time, hold that person's gaze while completing a thought and then move naturally to another listener. Facial expression can also create an unintended impression. A speaker concentrating intensely may appear angry, aggressive or unfriendly even though they feel none of those emotions. Because the speaker is focused on content and delivery, they may be completely unaware of how they look. The coach can identify the mismatch between intention and impact. Do now: During rehearsal, check whether your face, posture and gestures support the impression you want to create. Why do presenters need to leave their comfort zones? Presenters need to leave their comfort zones because their familiar delivery style may be competent but not powerful enough to influence an audience. Coaching provides permission and encouragement to try behaviours they would not attempt alone. A presenter may intellectually understand that larger gestures, stronger vocal emphasis or more emotional storytelling would improve the speech. However, those changes can feel unnatural or exaggerated during rehearsal. The speaker therefore returns to the safe style they have always used. A coach can encourage carefully judged experimentation. They might ask the presenter to increase a gesture, hold a pause longer, move closer to the audience or deliver a line with greater conviction. The first attempt may feel excessive to the speaker while appearing completely natural to the audience. This is particularly important in business, where presenters must balance authenticity with professionalism. The objective is not theatrical performance for its own sake. It is a larger, more engaging version of the speaker's genuine communication style. Do now: Rehearse one section at a higher energy level than feels comfortable, then review the result on video. What is the best way to become an excellent business presenter? The strongest formula is to combine presentation knowledge, frequent speaking opportunities and expert coaching.Each element supports the others, and removing one limits the speed and scale of improvement. Knowledge introduces techniques and models. Practice converts those ideas into usable habits. Coaching provides an accurate outside perspective and helps the presenter select the changes that will create the greatest impact. Self-study without practice remains theoretical. Practice without guidance can reinforce weak habits. Coaching without continued opportunities to present will produce improvements that may not become permanent. The combination matters because every presentation contributes to the speaker's personal and professional brand. Audiences form opinions about competence, confidence, credibility and leadership potential whenever someone speaks. A strong presentation can build trust. A confusing, flat or nervous delivery can weaken it, even when the content is technically correct. Becoming a better presenter is therefore not simply about delivering a polished speech. It is about becoming a more influential professional. Do now: Build a development plan that includes weekly study, regular speaking practice and periodic expert coaching. Conclusion Presentation resources are everywhere. Books, videos, podcasts and public speeches give professionals access to more knowledge and more examples than ever before. That is a valuable starting point, but information alone has limitations. Presenting is a practical performance skill. Improvement requires repeated opportunities to speak, experiment and reflect. To reach a much higher level, presenters also need someone who can observe what they cannot see, identify the gap between intention and impact and recommend specific changes. The winning combination is simple: Absorb high-quality presentation knowledge. Present as frequently as possible. Work with an expert coach. Every time we speak, we are shaping our professional reputation. The real question is not whether we can survive a presentation. It is whether our delivery builds the trust, credibility and influence our message deserves. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including ザ営業, プレゼンの達人, トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう and 現代版「人を動かす」リーダー. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Do you ever pause and reflect on how God is working in your life?  Maybe you sit down and write the lessons you learned from Him? Or maybe you remember the ways He has answered your prayers? It is so important to pause, reflect, and remember what the Lord is doing in our lives. I am excited this week to have my mentor, Kathe Wunnenberg, back on the podcast. She was visiting, so we recorded in person in my new office! Excited to share about our ministry years. My ministry year goes from August to August, so we are going to recap any updates. But more importantly, we are going to talk about pausing, sometimes pivoting, and praising the Lord! You do not want to miss the wisdom that Kathe shares. It is exciting to be celebrating the 7th year anniversary of the podcast as well as the 4th birthday of the book. I have some previous special episodes to share as well as the first two interviews with Kathe on the podcast- see below.  Important Links: Depth Podcast Episode 53: I want to share a link to my first conversation with Kathe on the Depth Podcast back in 2020. We talk about her book: *Hopelifter and * *Grieving the Child I Never Knew. Depth Podcast Episode145: This is Kathe's second time on the Podcast where we share about how God connected us. I just love His perfect timing as well as his fingerprints all over how our relationship began. I cannot wait for you to hear the wisdom from my mentor and hear how God's connections are powerful. Depth Podcast Episode 203: Embrace Your Roles. I recorded this episode back in 2024 when life was changing, and I was embracing a new role. My mentor, Kathe said to me, "Sometimes you need to step back in one role, so you can step up in another." I share more about this on this episode.   Other fun episodes celebrating milestones in my ministry Episode 1 (Welcome and Introduction to the podcast– 2019) Episode 47 (1 year Podcast Anniversary– Special Behind the Scenes Episode– 2020) Episode 100 and 101 (Celebrating 100 episodes Part 1 & Part 2 with clips from my most favorite moments- 2021) Episode 146 (Behind the Scenes of the book & 3 year anniversary of the podcast- 2022) Episode 147 (Reading Chapter 1 of the Depth Book) Episode 148 (Going in Depth About Depth) Episode 192 (Happy 1st birthday of the book, Depth) Episode 200  (A special episode about God's Faithfulness in my life– Meet David- 2023) Episode 216 (How to Respond to the Pauses of Life) Episode 240 (Special Interview with My Husband About My Updated and Revised Version of my Book, Depth Book Recommendations: *Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby *Breath as Prayer by Jennifer Tucker (Check out Depth Podcast Episode 215 to hear more about this book.) Kathe Wunnenberg is the founder and president of Hopelifters Unlimited. She is a speaker, writer, leader, and connector known for her ability to offer creative solutions for real life problems.  The author of *Hopelifter, *Grieving the Loss of a Loved One, and *Grieving the Child I Never Knew, Kathe lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

On the August 28 edition: A Brown University analysis estimates the Iran war has added $1.4 billion to what Georgians spend on gas; Emory University is reviewing a Department of War request concerning its collaborations with foreign entities; And Savannah has imposed a temporary moratorium on large load data centers 

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The Trump administration decided to temporarily pause immigrant visa appointments worldwide while consular officers undergo additional training tied to screening applicants for possible reliance on public benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show tackled a mix of major headlines, celebrity news, and cultural conversations, starting with the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily pause immigrant visa appointments worldwide while consular officers undergo additional training tied to screening applicants for possible reliance on public benefits. The show also highlighted actor and singer Tyrese Gibson’s arrival in Uganda, where he is helping launch the country’s “Explore Uganda Coffee Tourism” campaign, a nationwide effort designed to showcase Uganda’s coffee industry, cultural heritage, and tourism attractions through visits to the Source of the Nile, coffee farms, and the Africa Coffee Park. Recent reports note that Uganda is using high-profile international figures like Tyrese to boost global awareness of its coffee sector and tourism potential. The biggest emotional moment of the show centered on the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, with the crew sharing personal memories and celebrating her impact on music, philanthropy, and culture. The conversation was amplified by tributes from stars including Beyoncé, who called Parton “the North Star” and praised her influence on generations of artists following their collaboration on Cowboy Carter. The show also explored Tyrese’s claim that his hit “How You Gonna Act Like That” was inspired by Kim Kardashian’s first marriage, while a lively debate broke out after 50 Cent declared that hip-hop is a “young man’s game,” prompting pushback from Rick Ross and others who argued that artists should continue creating as long as they remain connected to the culture and their fans. Along with Wellness Wednesday advice from Dr. MJ Collier, the morning was filled with heartfelt tributes, celebrity tea, and thought-provoking discussion about legacy, longevity, and cultural impact. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court just SHUT DOWN an Obama-appointed judge's nationwide order — and three Secret Service officials, including the communications chief, just got escorted out. Plus more Trump wins stacking up tonight:

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the administration pausing all visa appointments, the Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs, Darline Graham's victory in the South Carolina GOP runoff, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the administration pausing all visa appointments, the Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs, Darline Graham's victory in the South Carolina GOP runoff, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the administration pausing all visa appointments, the Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs, Darline Graham's victory in the South Carolina GOP runoff, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are several new developments on the immigration front today. The Trump administration has issued a pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants around the world. Plus, a visa to allow foreign professionals to live and work in the country could see a six-figure fee… about $103,000. Oh, and the administration is also cancelling 200,000 visas for asylum seekers. With so much happening with immigration right now, Inside Sources breaks down a few of the stories with a friend of the show and immigration expert, immigration attorney Carlos Trujillo.

OpenAI paused reinforcement learning on its most advanced models over cybersecurity concerns, saying its next model may cross a critical capability threshold. Paul's read: the labs aren't removing dangerous behaviors, they're suppressing them and suppressed behaviors can come back. Also this week: a very public argument over Anthropic's direction as it heads toward a possible $2 trillion IPO, Pennsylvania's crackdown on data centers, Nvidia's Ohio AI factory play, new Pew data on young Americans souring on AI, and humanoid robots in Beijing breaking records set by Usain Bolt. AI-Pulse Survey: Fill out this week's AI-Pulse Survey here. Show Notes: Access the show notes and show links here Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:06:44 — OpenAI Pauses Some Frontier AI Training Due to Cybersecurity Concerns 00:19:25 — Debate Over Anthropic Intensifies Ahead of IPO 00:33:43 — Pennsylvania Leads Increasing State Opposition to Data Centers 00:48:19 — Jensen's AI Factory Manifesto 00:54:15 — AI Job Loss Hits Young Adults 00:58:53 — Andrew Yang Pushes for Direct Payments to Americans, Paid for by AI 01:01:39 — OpenAI and Anthropic Rethink Data Retention 01:04:48 — Chinese Robots Break Human World Records 01:09:57 — AI Use Case Spotlight 01:18:45 — AI Product and Funding Updates This week's episode is brought to you by MAICON, our 6th annual Marketing AI Conference, happening in Cleveland, Oct. 13-15. The code POD100 saves $100 on all pass types. For more information on MAICON and to register for this year's conference, visit www.MAICON.ai. Visit our website Receive our weekly newsletter Join our community: Slack Community LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference Enroll in our AI Academy 

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The mates sit down with Emad Mostaque and discuss OpenAI's pause on frontier AI training, Elon Musk's 100X intelligence prediction becoming reality, Anthropic's potential $2 trillion IPO, soaring AI memory demand, Unitree's record-breaking humanoid robot, and promising results from Moderna's personalized cancer vaccine. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )  Read Emad's latest papers exploring the future of society, law, personhood and governance: https://ii.inc/common-wealth Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com  – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding   Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia  Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy   Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter  Join the Moonshots Mates on Sep 25th for the inaugural Moonshots LIVE. The world's greatest entrepreneurs, builders and creators, working together to build a hopeful and optimistic vision of tomorrow. Seats are limited and application only. Apply at moonshots.com before seats are sold out. _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Connect with Emad  ⁠X⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Learn about Intelligent Internet: https://www.ii.inc Read Emad's Book: https://thelasteconomy.com  Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on August 20th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump holds off taxing more imports, including hockey sticks and building materials, saying an agreement is near. But what about his USMCA trade deal? Plus, he extends a Jones Act waiver, letting U.S. fuel be shipped freely to California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal judge wants to hear more about plans to close a dairy plant in St. Albans, a Milton resident claims the town's selectboard violated his free speech and state officials have taken an unusual approach to deter unwanted activity outside government buildings in Montpelier. Plus, Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone shares a poetry reading and reaction.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss a controversial border project involving Big Bend National Park in Texas, plus more on an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., an annual speech from Singapore's prime minister, a doctors' strike in Paraguay, and Independence Day in Ukraine.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Theresa Seiger, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Michael Archer, and James Morgan. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

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Florida delivered one of primary night's biggest surprises when progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman despite being vastly outspent, giving the Democratic Socialists of America its first major-party nomination for statewide office. Plus, President Donald Trump has paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalize a trade deal — one that could also bring the Keystone XL pipeline back to life. And a nearly 9,000-lb SpaceX rocket stage slammed into the moon at roughly 5,400 mph, leaving a new crater that NASA has now captured in before-and-after images. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-12-2026Michael Bernstam: Michael Bernstam discusses a critical shortage of refined products such as diesel and gasoline, noting that global supply has dropped by 8.3 million barrels per day. While crude oil is available, refining capacity in the US and Europe has declined for decades. Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have further crippled Russia's refining capabilities, forcing it to import fuel. These disruptions, along with Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, contribute to a daily deficit of 2 million barrels. Bernstam warns that consumers worldwide will face higher energy and food prices indefinitely as a result. (1)Michael Lucchese: Michael Lucchese explores the history and modern return of isolationism within American politics, particularly the Republican Party. He characterizes isolationism as a short-sighted avoidance of global affairs that often coincides with political extremism. Lucchese argues that the West is currently in a civilizational contest against an axis of revisionist powers including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. He critiques recent administrations for showing a lack of civilizational confidence, which he believes has encouraged adversaries to be more aggressive on the world stage. (2)Captain James Fanell: Captain James Fanell reports on China's escalating campaign to annex international waters east of Taiwan. For the first time, Chinese vessels are interrogating ships on the high seas, an outrageous violation of maritime norms. This aggression occurs as the US Navy is severely overstretched, with carrier deployments extending to nine months and the arsenal of democracy being depleted by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Fanell urges the US and partner navies to conduct joint maneuvers with Taiwan to counter Beijing's comprehensive national power strategy. (3)Mark Clifford: Mark Clifford discusses the ongoing detention of British citizen and entrepreneur Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. While China recently released a Protestant pastor, Xi Jinping reportedly remains determined that Lai, a fervent Catholic and advocate for Western values, will die in prison. Clifford suggests Xi's animosity is personal, rooted in a belief that the survival of the Communist Party is paramount and that any dissent is an existential threat. Despite the UK's new leadership focusing on domestic issues, Clifford hopes the government continues to pressure Beijing for the release of its citizen. (4)Charles Burton: Charles Burton provides insight into the annual Beidaihe retreat, where Chinese leaders meet secretly to decide the party's direction. This year's focus is on a failing domestic economy, including a collapsed housing market and crushing local government debt. Burton notes that Xi Jinping's limited international travel may indicate internal instability. Additionally, the discussion touches on escalating trade tensions between Canada and the US over potential tariffs and disagreements regarding the financing of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. (5)Peter Huessy: Peter Huessy examines the fragile state of nuclear deterrence as Russia conducts drills for tactical nuclear weapons. He warns that the US is behind the eight ball regarding theater nuclear options, possessing only gravity bombs while Russia maintains thousands of short-range weapons. Huessy fears Putin may use these weapons for blackmail if he perceives a conventional loss in Ukraine. He advocates for the rapid modernization of the US nuclear triad, specifically calling for sea-launched cruise missiles to restore a credible deterrent against reckless adversaries. (6)Cliff May: Cliff May argues that Islamism is not being studied with the rigor that communism once received during the Cold War. He observes that many university Middle East studies departments, funded by foreign interests such as Qatar, have become Islamist adjacent. May highlights a recent Senate hearing on the Muslim Brotherhood where most senators failed to attend, fearing accusations of Islamophobia. This willful determination to ignore history allows the red-green alliance of far-left activists and Islamists to grow, posing a significant threat to democratic values. (7)Admiral Mark Montgomery: Admiral Mark Montgomery details the growing cyber and hybrid warfare cooperation within the axis of aggressors: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This cooperation often involves criminal actors sharing attack techniques and technology to target critical infrastructure. Montgomery warns of new generation warfare, including terrorist acts, jamming, and disinformation. He specifically points to China's Volt Typhoon program, which has installed malware in US rail, water, and energy systems. Montgomery urges an all-hands-on-deck approach to secure essential systems, as attribution for these ghost-like attacks remains difficult. (8)Simon Constable: Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices, with Brent crude reaching $89 per barrel and European gas prices surging 18 percent. He discusses the recent change in UK government, where new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to focus almost exclusively on domestic issues. Constable also touches on the results of a longevity quiz, noting that average life expectancy in the US has reached 79 years. Finally, the conversation addresses unusual political rhetoric in Britain regarding the monarchy and the impact of extreme weather and wildfires across Europe. (9)Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman discusses the progress of commercial space ventures, highlighting Rocket Lab's new contract for its reusable Neutron rocket. He explains how companies such as SpaceX are developing recoverable capsules for in-space manufacturing, including pharmaceuticals. Zimmerman also notes a recent Chinese rocket failure, which was transparently reported only because of local live-streamers. Additionally, India is attempting to transfer control of its spaceports to the private sector to foster competition. Despite opposition from fake environmental activist groups, Zimmerman remains optimistic about the future of private-sector space exploration. (10)One correction applied: the raw had "Vault Typhoon" — the PRC infrastructure intrusion campaign is Volt Typhoon. Also still open from the prior batch: Hu Chunhua and Mohammad Reza Tavakoli.Across both batches, four threads run through nearly every segment.The axis as a working system, not a slogan. Chinese and Russian materiel moving to Iran (Holt), Iranian resupply of the Houthis (Fitton-Brown), Hezbollah's Syrian pipeline (Daoud), and Montgomery's cyber cooperation among all four — the same four capitals appear in Lucchese's civilizational contest and Montgomery's shared attack techniques. The story is no longer four separate adversaries but one logistics and learning network.Pauses as rearmament. Haqqani, Daoud, and Fitton-Brown independently report Iran boasting that ceasefires are for restocking. Sayeh supplies the domestic mirror: executions spike precisely when negotiations are underway. Ben-Ur gives the Gaza version — Hamas distributing rifles while the disarmament deal is being signed. The diplomatic interval is the adversary's production cycle.American absence, and who fills it. Haqqani's "helpless giant," Fitton-Brown's elephant in the room, Fanell's nine-month carrier deployments and depleted arsenal, Huessy's theater nuclear gap, Bernstam's lost refining capacity. Chang and Holt argue the reticence is a gambit; the guests closer to the ground read it as depletion. Haqqani's line is the sharpest: China wins by saying nothing.Xi's brittleness. Collier's $7.7 trillion in hidden bad loans, Burton's Beidaihe meeting on a collapsed housing market and local debt, Xi's shrinking travel schedule, Holt's factional rival. Clifford's Jimmy Lai segment is the same material in personal form — the vindictiveness of a leader who treats any dissent as existential. External aggression from Fanell sits directly on top of internal weakness from Collier and Burton, which is the more interesting juxtaposition than either alone.Two smaller pairings worth an hour break: Bernstam and Constable both on energy and food prices as the civilian bill for all of the above, and Araújo/Peña Esclusa's hemispheric shift as the one segment where the trend runs the other way — Petro out, De la Espriella in, Lula isolated.If you want a running order argument: Collier and Burton to establish the weakness, Fanell and Holt for the aggression it produces, then the Iran arc from Haqqani through Sayeh, with Bernstam and Constable as the price tag.

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss CoreWeave soaring 17% after raising its 2026 CapEx guidance to $35-39 billion and pushing through roughly 25% price increases across its GPU pricing tiers, extending the useful life of its chips and signing an A100 contract through 2029 despite the SKU launching in 2020, Trump reportedly weighing changes to capital gains taxes including exemptions for homes worth $2 million or less and indexing gains to inflation, a discussion of whether eliminating the corporate income tax and capital gains tax in favor of ordinary income treatment would be simpler and more pro-growth, and a New York State Supreme Court judge temporarily blocking Mayor Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax rollout after finding the city improperly shifted the burden of proving primary-residence exemptions onto property owners, with arguments set for August 31.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

I have never been much of a meditator. Sitting cross-legged on my bedroom floor, waiting for my brain to go quiet, has never once worked for me. I'm too in my head, too cerebral, too prone to just thinking harder instead of actually feeling calmer. So when I recorded this episode, I wasn't expecting to walk away from it more relaxed than I've felt in weeks. But that's exactly what happened.This week's guest is Layne Burkette, a licensed therapist who specializes in somatic and nervous system work.If you're heading into back-to-school season already feeling the overwhelm creep in, this conversation will give you real tools, not one more thing to add to your plate. In this episode, you'll hear:

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-3-20261705Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitute its military arsenal for future attacks on energy infrastructure. Ambassador Haqqani critiques the current US approach as a haphazard war lacking a clear end-state or ground strategy, which causes deep anxiety among Gulf allies. While GCC states such as the UAE have successfully fended off missile barrages, they feel Washington has not provided the military commitment necessary for long-term protection. Consequently, China is emerging as a winner in the conflict, gaining respect through silence while the US appears as a helpless giant unable to achieve an honorable peace. (1)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa: The inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella marks a pivotal shift toward the "Shield of the Americas" initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Unlike his predecessor, Gustavo Petro, the new administration seeks close cooperation with the US to dismantle narco-socialist structures. Meanwhile, Venezuela remains in crisis seven months after the detention of Nicolás Maduro, with the Rodríguez family still wielding significant power. The US is attempting to facilitate negotiations with the opposition, yet critics argue the current transition model fails the population. Regionally, Brazilian President Lula da Silva faces increasing isolation as his neighbors shift toward conservative, security-focused governance. (2)Malcolm Hoenlein: Recent reports reveal the existence of Iranian-backed assassination cells such as the Foxtrot group, which recruits European criminals to target Jewish and Israeli figures. In the Levant, the IDF continues to discover unprecedented tunnel complexes in Lebanon and Gaza, some so vast they require dedicated cement factories to seal. These reinforced, air-conditioned structures demonstrate a massive diversion of humanitarian funds toward military infrastructure. While a pilot zone plan aims to restore Lebanese sovereign authority, Hezbollah's refusal to disarm remains the primary obstacle. Similarly, in Gaza, Hamas is reportedly distributing rifles to operatives to circumvent disarmament agreements while demanding an Israeli withdrawal. (3)General Blaine Holt and Gordon Chang: Concerns are rising regarding the flow of Chinese and Russian aid to Iran, which includes potential shipments of anti-aircraft missiles. While some interpret President Trump's reserved stance as weakness, General Holt suggests it may be a strategic gambit to exploit internal CCP factional infighting. Within the Party, a reformer named Hu Chunhua is reportedly rising as a potential rival to Xi Jinping. However, experts warn that provocative Chinese actions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait require a steel-with-steel confrontation. Critics argue that the US must eventually humiliate the Chinese leadership through economic and espionage crackdowns to project true force. (4)Andrew Collier and Gordon Chang: China's banking system faces a time bomb with an estimated $7.7 trillion in unreported bad loans, largely due to government-backed entities rolling over debt to mask insolvency. The property market remains a crater, and while manufacturing and tech sectors such as EVs are growing, they represent only a fraction of the GDP once provided by real estate. Xi Jinping resists bazooka stimulus programs, preferring state-led investment in high tech over consumer-driven growth. This has resulted in a K-shaped economy in which wealthy urbanites thrive while rural citizens face declining property values and job insecurity. Ultimately, China risks a multi-decade slump similar to Japan's lost decades. (5)David Daoud: A recent drone attack on an IDF vehicle near the Ali Taher Ridge highlights the fragility of the current ceasefire in Lebanon. The IDF maintains control over the ridge's surface, yet Hezbollah continues to operate within a vast underground tunnel network. Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran has boasted that ceasefires are used primarily to rearm and redeploy its proxies. Hezbollah's regeneration efforts, including weapons shipments through Syria and recruitment via the IRGC's Imam Hussein division, reportedly outpace Israeli interdiction. While the Lebanese government denies these activities, evidence suggests Hezbollah remains a significant fighting force south of the Litani River. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown: The Houthis have launched a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, targeting energy routes critical to global markets. In response, Saudi Arabia has formed a fourteen-nation defense coalition to protect the Bab el-Mandeb, notably excluding the UAE and Oman. While the Houthis maintain some autonomy, they are heavily dependent on Iranian technical assistance and resupply. Iran has used regional pauses to restock its arsenal and now threatens Saudi infrastructure, including desalination plants and pipelines. Experts believe the US remains the elephant in the room, but a lack of consistent policy from Washington emboldens the Houthis to continue their aggressive psychological warfare. (7)Samuel Ben-Ur: President Trump has announced a tentative Hamas deal involving a phased disarmament and the transition of governance to a National Committee. However, the plan faces significant hurdles, as Israel demands the complete destruction of terror infrastructure before any withdrawal. Hamas seeks to retain small arms, potentially leading to a Hezbollah-style shadow governance. This diplomatic friction coincides with a tight Israeli election between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. Netanyahu faces criticism for allowing US interests to dictate Israeli policy, particularly regarding Iran's ballistic missile threat. Voters are increasingly focused on national security autonomy and the domestic cost of living ahead of the October polls. (8)Janatan Sayeh: The Iranian regime has dramatically escalated its internal reign of terror, with executions increasing by over 100 percent in some regions. Revolutionary courts, led by brutal judges such as Mohammad Reza Tavakoli, use public hangings and floggings to desensitize and intimidate the population. These courts specifically target young dissidents, journalists, and even musicians for offending the supreme leader or waging war against God. Washington is criticized for failing to invoke human rights sanctions since January, even as other Western nations act. The surge in executions often coincides with diplomatic negotiations, serving as the regime's deliberate internal priority to liquidate all political dissent. (9)John Hardie: President Zelenskyy has proposed a plan to use Elon Musk's Starlink network to bypass the need for scarce Patriot interceptors, enabling deep strikes against Russian missile launchers. Starlink provides the low latency required for controlling drones beyond the radio horizon, though SpaceX currently restricts its use in certain territories. Simultaneously, Russia has implemented a crippling blockade of Odessa, targeting port infrastructure and civilian vessels with new Banderol cruise missiles. This offensive has brought agricultural and metal exports to a near standstill, threatening global food security and Ukraine's hard currency earnings. Without a maritime corridor, Ukraine faces its toughest winter challenge of the war. (10)Two names to confirm: the CCP reformer rendered in the raw as "Huchen Hua" — I set it as Hu Chunhua; and the revolutionary court judge given as "Muhammad Raza Takav Tavakoli" — I set it as Mohammad Reza Tavakoli. Also still open from earlier batches: Lorenzo Fiato or Fiori.

Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitute its military arsenal for future attacks on energy infrastructure. Ambassador Haqqani critiques the current US approach as a haphazard war lacking a clear end-state or ground strategy, which causes deep anxiety among Gulf allies. While GCC states such as the UAE have successfully fended off missile barrages, they feel Washington has not provided the military commitment necessary for long-term protection. Consequently, China is emerging as a winner in the conflict, gaining respect through silence while the US appears as a helpless giant unable to achieve an honorable peace. (1)1521

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