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Masked ICE agents are on a rampage in Minneapolis, in Portland, and throughout the United States. The Trump White House and the Pentagon have seized the fifth oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil. Brian Becker and Layan Fuleihan discuss.This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

Trump calls for another massive increase in defense spending while conservatives melt down over New York's plans to increase spending on childcare programs. Then: did Tulsi Gabbard change her non-interventionist stance on Venezuela or was she intentionally left out of the attack plans?  ----------------------------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update:  Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook  

On the last Angry Planet of 2025, novelist and Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay returns to reflect on a year of spectacle and cruelty.Between the Pentagon's boat strikes and the administration's constant barrage of grotesque memes, it feels like America is a crueler and cruder place. For better and worse, the Presidency sets a moral standard for the country and Trump has lowered that standard. Klay wrote about all this in a piece at The New York Times and he's here with us today to talk through it.“It's too easy to condemn.”The project is spectacles of cruelty“You're not supposed to be joining a gang of thugs.”What is this doing to us as a nation?The lust for cruelty and dominationKlay's review of Hegseth's first yearWar vs. Defense“Read long things.”Living in the Hell of opinionsEnding on a high noteWhat Trump Is Really Doing With His Boat StrikesTrump Admin's Racist Halo Memes Are ‘A New Level of Dehumanization of Immigrants'Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuancedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes consideration of the U.S. attack on Venezuelan and how Christians are responding, Pete Hegseth's pledge to change the military chaplaincy program, and how people are now betting on the return of Jesus and pretty much everything else in life. You can watch a video version of the conversation here. Here are a few pieces related to the episode: Brian wrote at A Public Witness about Christian responses to the U.S. attack on Venezuela. The Bulwark unpacked problems with Hegseth's criticism of the military chaplaincy program. Brian documented Hegseth's Christian prayer services at the Pentagon. People have been betting on the return of Jesus. Also, check out the most recent books by the three panelists: Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power Angela Denker, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood Beau Underwood (with Brian Kaylor), Baptizing America How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism

US equity futures point to a flat open ahead of key payrolls risk, with Asian markets mostly higher and European equities trading firmer. Today focus is on elevated event risk ahead of Friday's US payrolls report, a potential Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs as soon as Friday, and the start of Q4 earnings next week led by major banks. Defense stocks outperformed following renewed discussion of a 50% increase in Pentagon spending, reinforcing a broader pro-cyclical rotation away from mega-cap technology. In addition, reports that China may approve limited Nvidia H200 chip imports as early as Q1 are being monitored alongside ongoing rare-earth and export-control tensions, while markets also remain focused on the Fed chair nomination timeline and the US 10-year yield approaching the 4.2% level.Companies Mentioned: Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Boeing, Strava, Inc.

In Episode 115 of Taking It Back, Adel Nero, Zak Paine, and Frankie Val return after a break for an unscripted discussion covering tax revolt sentiment, widespread welfare fraud, and the implications of Nicolás Maduro's removal. The episode opens with casual catch-up and audience interaction before moving into growing public frustration over income taxes, IRS enforcement capacity, and calls to end withholding. The hosts debate the risks and realities of tax resistance, executive authority, and whether structural change must come through Congress or cultural pressure. The conversation then shifts to fraud investigations in Minnesota, the scale of welfare and healthcare abuse, and comparisons to Pentagon spending and audit failures. The latter half of the show focuses heavily on Venezuela, examining the Maduro operation, cartel dynamics, CIA involvement, oil leverage, election infrastructure, and why this moment could signal a larger geopolitical shift. The episode closes with discussion on housing consolidation, corporate ownership of single-family homes, economic pressure on younger Americans, and cautious optimism about recent policy moves.

There are 435 members of the House of Representatives — and after the resignation of Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and the passing of California Representative Doug LaMalfa, the GOP's majority is down to 218. It's thin, even without discussing the number of Republicans that are going to leave office to retire, run for other positions, or just get away because being in Congress sucks right now. At the same time, Congress is struggling to get much done — whether it's about healthcare, the President's war powers, or more routine topics like permitting reforms. So what does all of this mean for Congress in 2026? To find out, we spoke to Burgess Everett. He's the Congressional bureau chief at Semafor.And in headlines, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shoots a Minneapolis driver in broad daylight, the Pentagon confirms it's reviewing the “effectiveness” of women in ground combat roles, and the Trump administration moves forward with its plan for Venezuelan oil.Show Notes:Check out Burgess's work – semafor.com/author/burgess-everettCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show -- Caleb Ragland, Chairman of the American Soybean Association, joins us to discuss how Trump's tariffs are reshaping the soybean industry and the economic future of rural America -- An ICE agent shoots and kills U.S. citizen during a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis as Trump falsely claims self defense and blames the radical left -- Governor Tim Walz prepares the Minnesota National Guard after uncoordinated ICE raids kill a resident and escalate tensions between state authorities and federal agents -- A confrontation between Minnesota state power and federal ICE operations raises concerns about institutional breakdown as courts and political norms face direct strain -- Trump proposes raising the U.S. military budget to 1.5 trillion dollars while falsely claiming tariffs will pay for it and contradicting years of anti Pentagon rhetoric -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt makes incoherent and contradictory claims about U.S. control over Venezuela and openly entertains buying Greenland -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump has ordered obesity to end as new federal dietary guidelines reshape school meals military food and assistance programs -- On the Bonus Show: New reporting shows many patients regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, raising questions about whether medical weight loss now requires lifelong treatment. Plus, Donald Trump says the United States could effectively run Venezuela for years, signaling an extraordinary expansion of U.S. control over another country's government and oil industry

In this breaking news update, Andy covers a series of major developments shaping the UFO and UAP conversation as 2026 begins.The episode opens with the surprise appearance of a new book listing from Luis Elizondo. Titled Reckoning: The Unspoken Truth about UFOs and the Urgency of Now, the book has quietly appeared on publisher and retail sites with an expected 2026 release. Andy reads and analyses the full publisher blurb, discusses timing, positioning, and why this release matters coming from a former Pentagon insider.Attention then turns to David Grusch and his recent high-profile interview on The Megyn Kelly Show. Andy breaks down Grusch's comments on crash retrievals, legacy programs, misinformation campaigns, deep-state dynamics, and why Grusch appearing publicly now may be significant.The episode also covers:Congressional frustration over denied oversightClaims involving former intelligence leadershipOnline tensions within the disclosure communityThe CIA's “neither confirm nor deny” response regarding the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua / AtlasReactions from Avi Loeb, ahead of Andy's upcoming interview with himReflections on Chris Bledsoe's appearance on American AlchemyUpdates on potential upcoming press events and documentariesA wide-ranging but grounded look at what's happening, why it matters, and what may come next.Patreon offer - https://www.patreon.com/thatufopodcast?coupon=4B0B8

After the January 3rd bombing of Venezuelan neighborhoods, military facilities and the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, the Trump White House and Pentagon are still imposing a full scale naval blockade against Venezuela. The Trump administration is claiming they've fundamentally changed the Venezuelan government but the facts don't bear this out. Many of the oil concessions they may now receive were long ago offered by Maduro himself. Brian is joined by Manolo De Los Santos, the executive director of The People's Forum in New York, to discuss how the government in Venezuela is still mobilizing the nation in defense of its sovereignty.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

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Rush Hour — Afternoon Edition: Scandals, Seizures & Shootings — Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni explodes into another legal battle with new filings and sealed court drama — what are they trying to hide and who's being protected? Plus, the U.S. pulls off a dramatic high-seas move, seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker tied to Venezuelan oil sanctions — why it matters in the broader sanctions fight. Then we break down growing government pressure on the press, from Pentagon reporting restrictions to White House "hall of shame" tactics aimed at reporters — is this shaming or chilling free speech? And in Minnesota, breaking news: an ICE agent fatally shot a civilian during a large federal immigration operation in Minneapolis — what we know, what's in dispute and how local leaders are reacting. Tune in for context, heat, and the stories behind the headlines. Sponsored by Gobymeds. Go to gobymeds dot com code rushhour for $50 off

Most people think mindset is everything. Tony Robbins knows better — it's what comes before mindset that determines whether you break through or break down. After 49 years coaching everyone from world leaders to suicidal strangers, the legendary peak performance strategist has cracked the code on why most people set goals they never keep, make decisions they never follow through on, and stay stuck in patterns they know are destroying their lives. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Tony breaks down the exact three-step formula for creating breakthroughs that actually last: state, story, and strategy — in that order. We dive into why your emotional state controls everything you perceive, how the stories you tell yourself become the limitations you live by, and why even the best strategy in the world won't work if you're in the wrong state when you try to execute it. Tony reveals why fasting is easier than dieting (absolutes beat negotiation every time), how a general made a 10-year Pentagon decision in 40 minutes, and why most people confuse deciding with committing when real transformation requires resolve. But this isn't theory — it's applied psychology from the trenches. Tony walks through his actual intervention process, why he asks 167 questions before making one statement, how he reads people's top two human needs in minutes, and why sometimes you have to offend someone to actually help them. We get into why positive thinking is bullshit without capability, how a $78,000 betrayal became his greatest teacher, and why the law of attraction is real but dangerously incomplete. If you've ever set a New Year's resolution and abandoned it by February, or if you're tired of knowing what to do but not doing it, this episode will rewire how you think about change, discipline, and what it actually takes to destroy the negative thoughts holding you back. Protect what you own. Next makes it fast, simple, and painless. Check it out: https://nextinsurance.com/codie Tony's hosting his final Time to Rise Summit — three days, completely free, January 29-31. Over a million people from 193 countries have transformed their lives through this event. Sign up at https://www.timetorisesummit.com ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:01 The Three S's to Breakthrough: State, Story, and Strategy 00:05:22 Why Your Story Controls Your Life More Than Anything Else 00:12:02 Decision, Commitment, and Resolve: The Three-Part Process 00:25:55 The Law of Attraction is Real But Not Enough 00:30:46 Why You Can't Please Everyone and Still Have Impact 00:35:21 The Oprah Story: When Support Becomes Enabling 00:43:51 The Six Human Needs and How They Drive Everything 00:46:00 Partnership Mistakes and the Three Questions for Evaluating Anyone 00:54:20 How Tony Prepares for Events: Obsessive Preparation Meets Improvisation 00:56:11 Time to Rise Summit: The Free Event Born from COVID ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Plus: Lockheed Martin ramps up its Patriot missile output, as Pentagon officials urge weapons makers to dramatically increase missile production to better prepare for a potential future conflict. And Elon Musk's xAI closes a $20 billion funding round. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode: The first real-world activation of the Garmin Autoland system, the E‑7 Wedgetail networked airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platform, the flu season impact on crews, an airline captain stands up for exhausted flight attendants, and airlines with the largest fleets. Additionally, airport modernization and the Dulles people movers, the infrastructure needed to support the growth of personal air vehicles, and containment systems for lithium battery thermal runaway. Aviation News Autoland Saves King Air, Everyone Safe, FAA, NTSB Launch Probes On December 20, 2025, a Super King Air (N479BR) operated by Buffalo River Aviation experienced an in-flight emergency after departing from Aspen, Colorado (KASE) on a FAR Part 91 reposition flight. No passengers were on board. Climbing through 23,000ft MSL, the aircraft experienced a rapid, uncommanded loss of pressurization. The aircraft was equipped with Garmin Aviation’s latest Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) and Autoland systems, automatically engaged when the cabin altitude exceeded the prescribed safe levels. The system selected a suitable airport per Garmin criteria (KBJC, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport), navigated to it, and landed safely. See: NTSB News Talk Episode 20: Garmin Autoland Emergency Landing: First King Air Save Buffalo River Aviation Statement Regarding Colorado Emergency Landing Image courtesy Garmin. Boeing's $724 million radar plane lives on, despite Pentagon efforts to kill it The E‑7 Wedgetail program is designed to replace the legacy E‑3 Sentry/AWACS-type aircraft (Airborne Warning And Control System) with a modern, networked airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) platform. The E-7 is designed to provide long-range, 360° air and maritime surveillance using an electronically scanned array radar mounted on a Boeing 737 airframe. It's intended to serve as an airborne battle management node, coordinating fighters, surface units, and ground-based air defenses. The Pentagon wants to cancel the purchase of two prototype E-7 Wedgetail jets, but Congress refuses to do so. In fact, Congress provided $847 million in additional funding for the two prototypes. Major Radio Failure Paralyzes Greek Airspace A major failure of aviation radio communications across Greece led to a temporary shutdown of Greek airspace, grounding or diverting flights nationwide for several hours and causing knock-on disruption across Europe. The collapse of radio frequencies in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) forced authorities to halt departures and arrivals until communications were partially restored. Travelers stranded in Caribbean as US military operation sends airlines scrambling to add flights A US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led to a temporary FAA closure of Caribbean airspace, causing more than 425 flight cancellations and stranding thousands of travelers across islands including Puerto Rico, Anguilla, St. Maarten, and Aruba. Airlines are now restoring service and adding extra capacity, with most commercial restrictions lifted and operations gradually normalizing. Alaska Airlines Captain Sues Boeing Over 737Max Door Plug Incident Alaska Airlines captain Brandon Fisher has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing and subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems, alleging they tried to make him a scapegoat for the January 5, 2024, mid‑air door plug blowout on Flight 1282. He claims Boeing falsely suggested the incident was due to maintenance or crew error, despite later NTSB findings that pointed to Boeing's inadequate training, guidance, and oversight in its manufacturing processes. Fisher says he has suffered “profound physical and mental repercussions” since the blowout, describing ongoing deterioration linked to emotional injury. Alaska Airlines Hits New All Time Record of 540+ Flight Attendants Going Sick With Carrier Struggling to Operate Full Schedule Flight attendants and pilots are calling out sick in great numbers as the flu season takes hold. Alaska Airlines reports that 540 flight attendants are out. Meanwhile, Frontier, JetBlue, and Spirit have activated contingency plans. In an internal memo, Spirit Airlines said, “Our reserve levels are virtually the same as they have been since 2023, but during this holiday, our sick calls have exceeded previous periods by nearly 250% on some days.” Weather delays and ATC shortages have compounded the problem. A memo reviewed by PYOK explained that nearly 20% of the airline's flight attendants called out sick just before the New Year. My Crew Is Done: United Airlines Captain Refuses to Push Tired Flight Attendants And One Passenger Thanks Him For The Delay FAA regulations generally limit a flight attendant's maximum scheduled duty day to 14 hours on domestic flights. With an augmented crew (adding additional flight attendants), duty can be scheduled beyond 14 hours but is capped at 20 hours. This PYOK article relates the observations of a passenger who saw a United Airlines Captain refuse the attempts of the ground crew to keep the timed-out flight attendants on the boarded plane while another cabin crew could be found. With the FAs exiting the plane, the passengers would have to deplane. Top 10 airlines with the biggest fleets in 2026 United Airlines has the largest fleet with 1,050 single-aisle and widebody aircraft. American Airlines follows with 1,023 aircraft, then Delta Airlines (989), Southwest Airlines (810), China Southern Airlines (708), China Eastern Airlines (679), Skywest Airlines (600), Air China (531), Turkish Airlines (399), and Ryanair (349). The data comes from Planespotters.net and individual airlines. It is current as of December 2025. Mentioned Micah was a guest on WBZ, AM Radio 1030 in Boston with Bradley Jay. He spent an hour talking about all sorts of different aviation and travel things: Ready for Take Off! Dulles Airport Modernization: Dulles mobile lounges could last another two decades, airport officials say 18 people sent to the hospital after mobile lounge crashes at Washington D.C.-area airport Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches New Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport into The International Gateway Our Nation's Capital Deserves Plane Mate mobile lounge. Newer model. Jetson ONE Jetson ONE. Lithium-ion battery containment: Lithium Fire Guard Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee FAA testing videos: Competitor 1, Competitor 2, Competitor 3, Competitor 4, and PG100. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, Rob Mark, and our Main(e) Man Micah.

Hundreds gather in Glasgow to watch someone get kicked in the groin. TikTok influencer rode his horse through a New York Target and it poo'd on the floor. Toronto sex toy shop is ordered by the Pentagon to cease selling sex toys to Bahrain. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

In this eye-opening episode of The Good Trouble Show, host Matt Ford exposes compelling evidence to shut down the Pentagon's UFO and UAP office, AARO. From a surprising recruitment attempt to uncovering a 'smoking gun' job description, we reveal how AARO's real mission is to discredit political whistleblowers like David Grusch and manipulate national security narratives. Dive deep into the world of unidentified flying objects, government UFO programs, and secretive agencies influencing national politics. Join us as we analyze exclusive proof that Congress must act now to defund this disinformation machine and protect the truth about the UFO phenomenon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-ufo-uap-politics-interviews--5808897/support.Sponsorship Inquires:  sponsors@thegoodtroubleshow.comSubstack:  https://substack.com/@thegoodtroubleshowLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodtroubleshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShow

Venezuelans celebrate the capture of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro as he appears in a New York courtroom on sweeping narco-terrorism charges, as questions mount over what comes next for the country. A Cincinnati man - reportedly claiming to be a woman - with a history of mental health issues is under federal and state charges after allegedly smashing windows at Vice President JD Vance's home in a late-night hammer attack. The Pentagon moves to demote retired Navy Captain and Senator Mark Kelly, accusing him of undermining the chain of command by urging service members to disobey what he called illegal orders. Convicted Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger's sister speaks publicly for the first time, describing the family's shock, guilt, and grief after his guilty plea in the brutal 2022 murders of four college students. PureTalk: Cut your wireless bill to $20/month—switch to PureTalk now at https://PureTalk.com/KELLY! Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026Today, Democrats will hold a shadow hearing to rebut the whitewashing of the events surrounding the attack on the Capitol; the Pentagon is seeking to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank; an organizer was arrested on camera in Grand Rapids Michigan for protesting the US attack in Venezuela; Trump announces Pee Wee Himmler Stephen Miller will have an outsize role in running Venezuela; Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz's surprise announcement that he's dropping out; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Stories:5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot | CBS NewsDear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | Congressman Hakeem JeffriesPentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders | NBC NewsU.S. plan to ‘run' Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty | The Washington PostSen. Amy Klobuchar considering run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz ends reelection bid, sources say | CBS NewsGood TroubleThe federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules would: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether.Make your public comments opposing this!Submit Public CommentsFrom The Good Newswww.voteelmquist.comhttps://apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-texas-washington-16a91db6f9fa1c90f8c87efa907bb6a7https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

With Trump's unpunished coup, we officially entered a New World Order. And it's a lot like the car-bomb 1990s in Russia–a lawless era where the biggest oligarch wins. But the crisis is bigger than Trump. It also comes down to the American elite hitting the panic button on China. While China secures global influence through infrastructure and green tech, the U.S. has reverted to the Monroe Doctrine. We are seeing this with the illegal invasion of Venezuela and the impending invasions of Greenland and Mexico. The objective is resource acquisition: oil from the south and rare earth minerals from the north. Their premature celebrations and promise of big oil money are Bush/Cheney hubris. Successfully extracting Venezuela's famously challenging oil would require major oil giants to commit roughly $10 billion annually in a viper's den of Russian intelligence agents and fierce anti-American resistance, thanks to generations of traumatic American foreign policy in the region. The Venezuela crisis is larger than Trump, as Andrea explains in this recording from Monday's salon with Gaslit Nation listeners. The American empire is throwing a violent tantrum against Chinese global dominance. This leaves Europe abandoned to fight Russian terrorism and genocidal imperialism on its own. And once again, the arrogant Washington, D.C. elite think tank world underestimates Russia–the same stupidity that helped bring Trump to power in the first place, with the Kremlin's illegal help. Trump and the Pentagon are banking on "shock and awe" to normalize their grab for resources. They want us to accept this lawlessness as the status quo. We must refuse. We must own our agency and demand a future defined by democracy and the global community, not the violent whims of the highest bidder. January 6 is a day of national mourning and rage. Commemorate this dark day by shining your light into the world. Find ideas to fight back at the Gaslit Nation Action Guide. And see you at Monday's Salon at 4pm ET on Patreon. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, Q&A sessions, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!  

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends his campaign for a third term, as the scandal of his state's welfare fraud continues to snowball. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will censure Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for a video in which he and other Democrats told the military to refuse “illegal orders." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with chef, TV personality ("Restaurant Impossible"), entrepreneur, author and founder of The Robert Irvine Foundation, Robert Irvine.  Kristel and Robert discuss philanthropy, resilience building tips as well as tips for entrepreneurs. Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into the Robert Irvine Foundation Tips for entrepreneurs How to navigate high-pressure and visible positions ABOUT ROBERT IRVINE Robert Irvine is a world-class chef and entrepreneur, and a tireless philanthropic supporter of our nation's military. The host of Food Network's hit show Restaurant: Impossible, he has given struggling restaurateurs a second chance to turn their lives and businesses around in over 300 episodes across 22 seasons. He would know a thing or two about running a successful business. In addition to his restaurants—Robert Irvine's Public House at the Tropicana in Las Vegas and Fresh Kitchen by Robert Irvine within the Pentagon—he is the owner of FitCrunch, whose protein bars, powders, and snacks are available nationwide; Robert Irvine Foods, which makes prepared, restaurant-quality dishes available in grocery stores; and the Lansdale, PA-based Boardroom Spirits, creators of handcrafted vodka, rum, whiskey, and more. Two new signature products—Irvine's Vodka and Irvine's American Dry Gin—are in the beginning stages of a nationwide rollout. A portion of the proceeds from all of Robert's endeavors benefit the Robert Irvine Foundation. Created in 2014, the foundation gives back to our servicemen and women and first responders. Funds raised help at-need veterans and first responders in a variety of ways: training service dogs, making mental health and wellness services available to veterans in need, providing mobility devices for the disabled, and much more. For his charitable work and service on numerous USO tours, Robert is the recipient of several civilian honors, including Honorary Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy, and the Medal of Honor Society's Bob Hope Award. When not filming for television or working overseas with the USO, he can be found on tour with Robert Irvine LIVE, an unpredictable interactive cooking challenge done before a live audience in packed theaters. He is the distinguished author of four cookbooks, Mission: Cook, Impossible to Easy, Fit Fuel, and Family Table By Robert Irvine, plus the business leadership book, Overcoming Impossible: How to Lead, Build a Team, and Catapult Your Business to Success. Drawing on his vast experience both in building his own businesses and helping others fix theirs, it is the ultimate distillation of his business and leadership knowledge. Connect with Robert Irvine: Order Robert's book: https://a.co/d/6GGCaPn  Website: https://chefirvine.com/  Robert Irvine Foundation: https://www.robertirvinefoundation.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefirvine  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. 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Plus: Ford reports higher fourth-quarter sales. And a Pentagon deal leads Lockheed Martin to more than triple its PAC-3 missile production. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(January 06,2025) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Maduro pleads not guilty to US narco-terrorism charges. Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement for insinuating ‘illegal orders’ in video. CDC slashed vaccines recommended for kids. Fight over cutting in line at Disneyland leaves man injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump is laying out his plans for Venezuela, two days after the capture of former regime leader Nicolás Maduro. The president also says Cuba's communist government may be on the verge of collapse following Maduro's arrest, and added remarks that fueled speculation about potential U.S. policy moves involving Colombia, Mexico, and Greenland. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty today during an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. The pair face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection this year. The decision comes amid mounting pressure tied to alleged fraud in the state that has drawn increased scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is censuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for “reckless misconduct,” after Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. service members in a video message last November to refuse what they called “illegal orders.”

Brian From reflects on a deeply personal parenting moment as his children head out on mission trips, exploring the bittersweet reality of releasing them into independence. Drawing lessons from sports heartbreak, he examines how public failure can feel defining—but why, in Christ, our worst moments do not get the final word. The episode closes with a thoughtful challenge to hustle culture, questioning whether nonstop work is something to admire, and inviting listeners to consider healthier rhythms rooted in grace, rest, and identity rather than achievement. Thomas Sowell Quotes on X: "Elon Musk: "I sleep for about 6 hours on average and I work almost every waking hour. I don't have social dinners really. I literally just will have lunch and dinner during meetings and continue the meeting." https://t.co/QO53l3JDuK" / X ProFootballTalk on X: "Tyler Loop: I just mishit the ball. https://t.co/xaiF4KEAQg" / X Where Your Heart Is, There Your Habits Will Be Also - Christianity Today MTV Music's Last Song: 'Video Killed the Radio Star' redpillbot on X: "Mark Zuckerberg, an outspoken critic of "man-made climate change", shows off his new $300 million, 287-foot mega yacht, powered by four gigantic diesel engines. Yet another stark reminder that Net Zero is only for the peasants https://t.co/5jJ1kPnxjr" / X Nearly 30 Yale undergraduate departments have no Republican faculty, Buckley Institute report finds | New York Post Delighting in the Lord - Eric Geiger – Eric Geiger, Author and Senior Pastor, Mariners Church You Can Tell When War Is Breaking Out Because the Pentagon's Pizza Orders Spike Drastically Josh Moody on X: "No matter who you think you are—too broken or already “good enough”—the gospel meets you where you stand. Jesus saves the unlikely and the self-assured alike. If He saved Paul, He can save you. #JesusSaves #GospelHope #GraceNotWorks #FaithInChrist https://t.co/V2fRD7L2wo" / X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Defense and the unifromed military services are undertaking a massive acquisition overhaul prioritizing speed and rapid innovation. One of the services leading the way on that journey is the Department of the Navy. Last month at DefenseTalks, CTO Justin Fanelli delivered a dynamic keynote sharing how the sea service is going about its technology-enabling acquisition transformation. Kirsten Davies has been formally sworn in as chief information officer at the Defense Department where she'll oversee a “broad portfolio” of important programs, the Pentagon announced. Davies took the reins shortly before the Christmas holiday, according to officials, less than a week after she was confirmed by the Senate. “She brings to the Department two decades of transforming organizations for the digital age, building cyber defenses, tackling tech debt, and innovating at scale,” officials wrote in a post on the Office of the CIO's LinkedIn page, noting her private sector experience working in top leadership roles for major companies such as Unilever, Estee Lauder Companies, Barclays (Africa Group), Hewlett Packard Enterprises, and Siemens AG. Her extensive IT and cybersecurity background was previously touted by experts who wrote a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee in support of her nomination for Pentagon CIO. In social media posts, DOD officials noted that Davies will be serving under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while leading digital modernization efforts and “overseeing for him the information enterprise, cybersecurity, technology innovation, and a broad portfolio of national security programs.” Davies took the helm from Katie Arrington, who has launched and shepherded major initiatives while performing the duties of DOD CIO in a non-Senate-confirmed capacity. The Federal Aviation Administration is taking another step toward its goal of modernizing systems and processes by picking two partners to help replace more than 600 radars. The agency said Virginia-based RTX and Spanish firm Indra Sistemas will come onboard the FAA's air traffic control overhaul, marked by high stakes, tight timelines and billions of dollars in funding. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in the Monday announcement.“Most of our radars date back to the 1980s. It's unacceptable.” The radar replacement will kick off this quarter, with a finish line of June 2028 as the goal. The contracts will be paid for by the initial funds allocated in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which earmarked $12.5 billion for the air traffic control modernization project. The radar overhaul is much needed and critical to ensuring safety and efficiency, according to DOT officials. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said in a statement. “Many of the units have exceeded their intended service life, making them increasingly expensive to maintain and difficult to support. We are buying radar systems that will bring production back to the U.S. and provide a vital surveillance backbone to the National Airspace System.” Also in this episode, Salesforce EVP Paul Tatum joins SNG host Wyatt Kash in a sponsored podcast discussion on how Agentic AI is accelerating decision-making and enhancing readiness across the defense and intelligence communities. This segment was sponsored by Salesforce. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Today on the Live The Dream Media Network: We are kicking off Epiphany 2026 with a high-stakes Taco Tuesday, proudly sponsored by El Rustico.Our coverage begins with a deep-dive analysis from Colonel William Dunn on the developing situation in Venezuela. We are then joined by Chris Salcedo, author of The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino: A New American Revolution, to discuss the shifting tides of the American electorate.Also on today's docket:The Pentagon vs. Mark Kelly: Examining the latest move by Defense Secretary Hegseth to demote the Arizona Senator.Harvard in Crisis: The University President's candid admission regarding past institutional failures.State House Watch: Attorney General Kris Mayes' controversial intervention regarding "Project Blue" and the Board of Supervisors.

Mike Waltz is an American politician, diplomat, author, businessman, and retired U.S. Army Colonel, a combat-decorated Green Beret with 27 years of military service and the first retired Special Forces officer elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Born in Florida, to a family steeped in military tradition as the son and grandson of Navy Chiefs, Waltz graduated from Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, Florida, before attending Virginia Military Institute (VMI), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 1996. Commissioned as an Army lieutenant upon graduation, he excelled by graduating from elite Ranger School and selection for the Green Berets, deploying worldwide on multiple combat tours to Afghanistan (starting in 2000), the Middle East, and Africa, while serving in the Pentagon under Secretaries Rumsfeld and Gates and as a counterterrorism advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney. Waltz served three terms as Republican Congressman from Florida's 6th District (2019–2025), resigning to become National Security Advisor in President Trump's second administration (January–May 2025) before his September 2025 Senate confirmation as the 32nd U.S. Representative to the United Nations, where he currently serves. A successful business owner, he co-founded Metis Solutions, a strategy and intelligence firm that grew to hundreds of employees worldwide and was acquired for $92 million; he authored the bestseller Warrior Diplomat recounting his military and policy experiences, along with Hard Truths on Green Beret leadership, with proceeds benefiting veterans' charities, and he continues media commentary on defense and foreign policy. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SRS to turn $5 into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins—see full terms and responsible gaming resources at https://dkng.co/audio. Go to https://drinkag1.com/SRS to get their best offer—plus, for a limited time, receive a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order (while supplies last). Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/srs. #ad Get 27% off sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/SRS, exclusive for listeners of the Shawn Ryan Show—enter our show name after checkout! Mike Waltz Links: X - https://x.com/michaelgwaltz IG - https://www.instagram.com/michaelgwaltz Warrior Diplomat - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612346316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife had their first federal court appearance today. The Department of Health and Human Services is planning a major change to childhood vaccination schedule. Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced he won't run for reelection. The Pentagon is punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for his recent remarks. Plus, a new, cheaper weight-loss drug hit the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Venezuelan leader Maduro captured, SDNY charges unsealed Trump says U.S. will "run Venezuela" Is this about oil, the petrodollar, or rare earth minerals? Pentagon responding to three adversaries converging in Venezuela The myth of New York mayor Mamdani's "warm" collectivism Bitcoin Turns 17 ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  ---- References mentioned in the episode: Stone Ridge 2025 Investor Letter  Tracey Shuchart's Newsletter on Venezuela Sightbringer's X Post on Venezuela Kobeissi Letter's Post on Venezuela Oil Chinese Officials Visit Maduro in Venezuela Nicolás Maduro's Unsealed Indictment  Statement from Trump on Maduro's Capture Cem Karsan's Tweet on Venezuela News Venezuela Inflation Rate Soars Above 500%  Trump Says U.S. Oil Companies Will Benefit SEC Commissioner Crenshaw Departs Agency Zohran Mamdani's Comments on Collectivism Reaction to Mamdani's Inauguration Speech Metaplanet Buys $451 Million Worth of BTC Strategy Acquires Another 1,229 BTC ---- Upcoming Events: January 17th is Bitcoin Day in Naples, Florida. Get your discounted passes using code NATALIE: https://bitcoinday.io  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

The United States spends over a $100 billion dollars more a year on the military than it did at the height of the Cold War. What does it get year upon year for that money? Since 2001, America's overseas war have led to nearly a million deaths. Ben Freeman discusses the intersection of interests that drive America's military spending, including the private contractors who receive half of the US military budget and the universities, Hollywood movies, and media funded by the Pentagon or their arms manufacturers. William D. Hartung and Ben Freeman, The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home Bold Type Books, 2025 Think Tank Funding Tracker The post The Trillion Dollar War Machine appeared first on KPFA.

This week's episode covers highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act relating to defense acquisition, sourcing restrictions, and interactions between the Defense Industrial Base and the Pentagon, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.

The Marine Corps is gearing up to expand its first-person view drone capabilities in the New Year by purchasing 10,000 new platforms and increasing the number of troops who are trained on them, according to government contracting documents and service officials. Earlier this week, the Corps announced a standardized training program for small-sized unmanned aerial systems, which include several courses for attack drone operators, payload specialists and instructors. Several units, from III Marine Expeditionary Force in the Pacific to Marine Forces Special Operations Command are now authorized to immediately start these courses. Meanwhile, the service is also asking industry to make thousands of UAS for under $4,000 per unit, according to a request for information posted in December. The intent is for Marines to be able to modify these drones with “simple” third-party munitions and repair them on their own. The RFI also inquired about autonomy and machine learning integration for these systems. Over the next several months, the service will aim to certify hundreds of Marines to use FPV drones, according to the Pentagon, with the goal of having every infantry, reconnaissance and littoral combat team across the fleet equipped with these platforms by May. Officials said that these courses were shaped by recent certifications and the Drone Training Symposium in November, an event intended to solidify and scale training across the fleet. DefenseScoop also reported last week that the Marine Corps had certified forward-deployed Marines on FPV drones for the first time in November. More than two dozen troops with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed to the Caribbean trained for more than a month-and-a-half to qualify on various FPV drone capabilities, a significant milestone for the force after a year of navigating untrodden ground. The Army recently established an artificial intelligence career field that select officers can transfer into starting next month, DefenseScoop has learned. It is also considering the potential for warrant officers to join the new role. The service created the 49B “area of concentration” for AI and Machine Learning on Oct. 31, according to Maj. Travis Shaw, a spokesperson for the Army. Between Jan. 5 and Feb. 6, 2026. Army officers who already have a few years of service or more can apply for the role through the Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP), which is meant to support the Army's manning needs. It was unclear how many officers the Army hopes to transfer into the job, but those selected will reclassify by Oct. 1, 2026, Shaw said. The service expects those personnel to have completed their transition into the AI field by the following year. The effort comes as the Department of Defense continues to boost the use of large language model AI systems for military purposes. Earlier this month, the Pentagon launched GenAI.mil, a hub for commercial AI tools — one that DefenseScoop reported military personnel were meeting with mixed reviews and a bevy of questions about how to use it in their daily operations. The Army has also been embracing LLMs and AI, including through its Army Artificial Integration Center (AI2C), which was established in 2018 to integrate those systems into the service. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

When President Trump ordered a military operation into Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and flew him to New York, he crossed a line that America has talked around for decades but rarely states out loud in plain English: we removed the ruler, and we intend to manage the aftermath. And then Trump removed any remaining ambiguity by saying the United States would “run” Venezuela at least temporarily, while openly tying the “transition” to oil, infrastructure, and U.S. leverage. If you've spent years hearing people call Trump “a modern Cyrus,” this moment should stop you cold. He's not Cyrus by a long shot.“For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” Revelation 17:17 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, In the 2025 National Security Strategy, the White House explicitly says the U.S. will “reassert and enforce the Monroe Doctrine” to “restore American preeminence” in the Western Hemisphere, and will deny outside powers the ability to control “strategically vital assets” in the region. This is the exact opposite of promises he made when running for election and then reelection. If Trump is playing Cyrus, who exactly is being restored in Venezuela right now—and who is holding the keys? Because the public messaging is not “Venezuelans will govern themselves immediately.” The public messaging is “we'll run it,” “boots on the ground,” and “oil will pay for it.” This is no Cyrus we're looking at, it's Nebuchadnezzar.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Dem leader vows vote on War Powers Act in response to attack on Venezuela, as Trump threatens Cuba, others; UN holds emergency meeting on Venezuela attack, leaders warn of possible violation of international law on use of force; Venezuela attack sparks protests across US and world; Minnesota Governor Tim Walz withdraws from re-election race, scrambling race in blue state; Pentagon censures Dem Senator Mark Kelley over video telling troops not to follow illegal orders The post US attack on Venezuela sparks global protests, Senate Dem leader vows vote on War Powers Act, UN holds emergency meeting warning of possible international law violation – January 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson joins Megan Lynch with the latest on the US military seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in Caracas over the weekend. The Maduros are in New York today for an appearance in a Manhattan courtroom.

Episode Summary:One day after the shock attack on Caracas, Nick returns with an update on the US intervention in Venezuela. With President Maduro reportedly abducted and Donald Trump promising to "run Venezuela," we delve into the grim logistics of occupying a nation larger than France.Drawing parallels with the Boer War, Vietnam, and the disastrous invasion of Iraq in 2003, Nick argues that while the US may have the firepower to win a battle, it lacks the numbers, the political will, and the institutional memory to win the peace. Has the Trump administration purged the very experts who would have warned against such a folly? And will this act of imperial hubris mark the moment American hard power finally collapses under its own weight?Key Topics:The Logistical Nightmare: Why occupying Venezuela would require hundreds of thousands of troops.Trump's "Quiet Part Out Loud": The explicit goal of seizing oil resources.Asymmetric Warfare: How drones and insurgency could bleed an occupying force dry.Institutional Memory Loss: The danger of purging the State Department and Pentagon of dissenting voices.Plus: A new announcement about Patreon! Listen ad-free for just £5 a month.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition, ABC's Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez and Latin America reporter Matt Rivers break down the U.S. military's strikes on Caracas and the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early hours of this morning, US President Donald Trump gave the order for the Pentagon to bomb Venezuela's capital Caracas and capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife. Trump has just given a press conference in Mar-A Lago sharing fresh details. In this emergency bonus episode of Battle Lines, Venetia is joined by The Telegraph's Chief US Correspondent Rob Crilly to cover everything we know so far about how it all unfolded, why Trump has done this, and what might happen next. Producer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emile Torres on the posthumanists. Quinn Slobodian on eugenics and neoliberalism. Femi Taiwo on DEI and the war on it. Kristin Du Mez on white Christian nationalism. Anatol Lieven on the Trumpian worldview. Laleh Khalili on the relationship between the Pentagon and US capitalism. And Susannah Glickman on similar. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.

Happy New & Magnetic Fields Year 2026!!! https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ge1Z3GMBz0U&t=2s#Bitcoin #MagneticFields#EarthDisasterCycle#PoleShift#GeomagneticExcursion#MH370 #MissingTrillions#2026#BreakawayCivilization #Technologies1) Core Points:New Year Message (2026): Wishes Happy New Year to Bitcoiners, humanity; declares 2026 a "magnetic fields year" for breakthroughs in tech, #Bitcoin, & natural cycles; predicts tipping points starting 2026, escalating 2030-2040 (possibly to 2050 if lucky).2) Bitcoin as Salvation: Bitcoin is the only true decentralized, scarce, verifiable money (protocol rooted in math/cryptography); dismisses all altcoins as scams; forecasts exponential growth in purchasing power (not just fiat price); mass adoption needs only 2-5% of population3) urges buying/storing Bitcoin for children via wallets; ties to abundance through deflationary tech; references books like Lyn Alden's "Broken Money", Saifedean Ammous' works (TheBitcoinStandard & TheGoldStandard), Jeff Booth on deflation. Missing Trillions & Financial Coup:4) Highlights $21T | 236.262.994 BTC (conservative number) + missing from US government (conservative per Catherine Austin Fitts' Solari Reportmissingmoney.solari.comsince 1998; links to breakaway civilizations/underground bunkers built since 1940s-1970s; quotes US Constitution on transparency;5) critiques fiat system post-1971 gold decoupling, global debt ~$350T | 3.937.716.574 BTC (up to $2.1 quadrillion | 23.626.299.446 BTC with derivatives/unfunded liabilities per Institute of International Finance); calls Trump/others controlled clowns;6) recommends Fitts' work (e.g., interviews with Whitney Webb, Simon Dixon); Fitts claims in 2025 interviews that funds built ~170 elite bunkers; urges unity between Forbes (MH370 researcher) and Ben Davidson (earth disaster cycles);7) mentions unified field theory, hydrino energy, lithium catalysts. Suppressed Technologies & #MH370: Discusses plasma/magnetic/gravitational tech for warp/teleportation/free energy; critiques Einstein as plagiarist;8) links to MH370 disappearance (orbs as plasma drones, possibly human-made aneutronic fusion tech per Ashton Forbes' theories. Earth Disaster Cycles: Warns of imminent geomagnetic excursion/pole flip (weakening since 1850s Carrington Event);9) predicts 99% population loss if grid fails (per DoD or Pentagon); cites auroras in odd places as signs; cycles every 3K-42K years, galactic influences; references Davidson's "The Disaster Cycle" documentary to be released for public soon.10) no public X interactions or talks between Davidson/Forbes; Calls for Action & Unity: Critiques podcasters/influencers (Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson etc) for omissions/limited hangouts; urges connecting dots among whistleblowers (Fitts, Webb, Dixon, Harris, Forbes, Davidson);11) promotes open-mindedness, questioning narratives (e.g., climate fraud, vaccines as poison, CBDCs as control); emphasizes prepping, communities, bunkers/caves; protect children (unvaccinated healthier per speaker's claims).12) Personal Insights: Shares family life; health advice (carnivore over vegan, collagen, meat; personal bone fracture story); requests donations/sats for independence (podcasting since 2007-2008);13) nonprofit work on money, deflation/abundance; critiques global issues (pedophilia, population control, Germany as controlled etc).14) Thanks for all your support!Follow, subscribe, & share with your friends & family!Happy New Year 2026!!! ⚡️✅ Subscribe to the channel

Today on the show: Intervention Watch, a new series hosted by Flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina, tracking expanding US wars of Aggression against Venezuela and throughout the region: While the self-described Secretary of War and the Pentagon talk about ‘defense,' US Intervention Watch exposes their offensiveness. Also  we rebroadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Genocide Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Flashpoints – January 2, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

MCNAMARA'S PRIVATE TURN AGAINST THE WAR Colleague William Taubman. By 1966, McNamara had privately turned against the war, confessing to aide John McNaughton his desperate desire to "bring the boys home," yet he maintained public support for the conflict out of loyalty to the presidency. He faced intense anti-war hostility, including a confrontation at Harvard where he was trapped by students, and was deeply shaken by the self-immolation of Norman Morrison outside his Pentagon window. Although he organized the military defense of the Pentagon against protesters, he later admitted that he sympathized with their views and would have shut the building down had he been leading the demonstration. NUMBER 7 1968

Nicolle Wallace on the escalation of tension between the U.S. and the Maduro regime after reports of a CIA drone strike on a port facility in Venezuela last week. This attack would be the first known land attack in the country, a stunning turn after multiple Pentagon ordered boat strikes in the Caribbean.Later, Nicolle covers the tragic passing of Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of American diplomat Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy. Tatiana's passing comes at a time of uproar from the creative community over Trump adding his own name to the title of the historic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new report claims the CIA carried out a covert drone strike inside Venezuela, raising alarms about escalating U.S. intervention. A Mossad-affiliated X account is openly encouraging protests in Iran, fueling speculation about Israeli operational involvement. Alan Dershowitz claims Trump has to back Iranian regime change in order to be the "peace President." Meanwhile, the Pentagon announces an $8.6 billion Boeing contract to supply F-15 fighter jets to Israel, underscoring the scale of U.S. military support. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TYT and use code TYT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks

Talking Feds closes out 2025 with a close look at the institutional damage and lawlessness Trump has imposed on an essential arm of the U.S. government: the Department of Defense. CNN's Natasha Bertrand, the Washington Post's Alex Horton, and retired Major General Steven J. Lepper take Harry inside a Pentagon transformed by cowboy-in-chief Pete Hegseth. Why is the U.S. blowing up boats near Latin America? Did Hegseth oversee a war crime in the Caribbean? And what are the potential domestic dangers of the legal reasoning powering Trump's new uses of the military?   Mentioned in this episode: Natasha's reporting:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/natasha-bertrand-profile#about Alex's reporting:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/alex-horton/ General Lepper's analysis:  https://www.justsecurity.org/author/leppersteven/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. On this week's On the Media, hear a tour of a 12-month news blitz, from AI to the Pentagon press room to the reshaping of legacy outlets. Plus, what we can expect from the year to come.[02:33] This week, Brooke and Micah review how legacy outlets made big changes  in the wake of Donald Trump's inauguration this year. Featuring: Oliver Darcy, author of the newsletter Status.[11:53] Brooke and Micah take stock of the administration's embrace of far right online personalities – in the White House and in the press room. Plus, a review of the wreckage DOGE has left in its wake, and Trump's crackdown on free speech.Featuring: Vittoria Elliott, senior reporter at Wired, Ryan J. Reilly, senior justice reporter for NBC News, Brandy Zadrozny, senior reporter at MS NOW, Anna Merlan, senior reporter for Mother Jones, Corey Robin, professor of political science at Brooklyn College.[37:38] Brooke and Micah review how the press covered the deployment of the national guard; the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder; and the ongoing turmoil at CBS. Plus, how to steel ourselves for the year ahead.Featuring: Jamison Foser, media critic and author of the newsletter Finding Gravity, and Jamelle Bouie, columnist for The New York Times.  On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.