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In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US special operations forces, and details China's response to the operation including the impact this will have on China-Venezuela oil deals. Next, Miles breaks down the PLA's the recent Justice Mission 2025 military exercise, and what this means for the continued multilateral defense of Taiwan against mainland incursion. Finally, Miles unpacks Japan's cabinet approval for a record spending increase in the 2026 defense budget, and examines the impact this move will have on Japan's evolving security strategy toward China. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding the Perfect Gift: A King's Day Quest in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'hivern lluïa sobre la Plaça de Catalunya, a Barcelona, mentre la gent caminava amunt i avall aprofitant les rebaixes d'hivern.En: The winter sun shone over Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona, as people walked up and down, taking advantage of the winter sales.Ca: Les botigues estaven plenes i l'aire estava carregat de l'excitació del Dia de Reis, que esperava just a l'endemà.En: The stores were full, and the air was charged with the excitement of Dia de Reis (King's Day), which was just the next day.Ca: Lluc estava entre la multitud, mirant escaparates amb el cor esverat.En: Lluc was among the crowd, window shopping with a racing heart.Ca: Buscava un regal perfecte per la seva neboda Júlia abans del sopar de Reis.En: He was looking for the perfect gift for his niece Júlia before the sopar de Reis (King's dinner).Ca: Amb ell, estava Núria.En: With him was Núria.Ca: Era una amiga pràctica i decidida, que havia sortit amb la mateixa missió: trobar regals per la seva família.En: She was a practical and decisive friend, who was on the same mission: to find gifts for her family.Ca: Núria anava carregada amb bosses, però la seva mirada astuta no es perdia cap detall.En: Núria was loaded with bags, but her clever gaze didn't miss a detail.Ca: "Lluc, has de decidir-te aviat," va dir divertida mentre passaven per davant d'una botiga de joguines plena a vessar de gent.En: "Lluc, you need to make a decision soon," she said playfully as they passed by a toy store overflowing with people.Ca: "Ho sé, però no sé què li agradaria a la Júlia," va respondre Lluc desanimat, mirant la gentada.En: "I know, but I don't know what Júlia would like," Lluc replied, discouraged, looking at the crowd.Ca: Ell sabia que havia de sorprendre a la Júlia, però l'allau de joguines i les veus altes dels nens el feien vacil·lar.En: He knew he had to surprise Júlia, but the avalanche of toys and the loud voices of children made him waver.Ca: "El truc és no deixar-se portar pel bullici," va dir Núria.En: "The trick is not to get carried away by the bustle," said Núria.Ca: "Mira cap allà.En: "Look over there.Ca: Una botiga petita, al costat del quiosc.En: A small store next to the kiosk.Ca: Allà no sembla tan atapeït.En: It doesn't seem so crowded."Ca: "Lluc va enfocar l'atenció.En: Lluc focused his attention.Ca: Una petita botiga amb una porta de fusta i un rètol antic semblava ser la seva millor opció.En: A small store with a wooden door and an old sign seemed to be his best option.Ca: Van decidir entrar.En: They decided to enter.Ca: Dins, l'ambient era tranquil i ordenat.En: Inside, the atmosphere was calm and orderly.Ca: Les prestatgeries eren plenes de joguines fascinants i únics que no es trobaven a altres llocs.En: The shelves were full of fascinating and unique toys that couldn't be found elsewhere.Ca: Mentre Lluc observava, va veure una nina de drap feta a mà.En: As Lluc looked around, he saw a handmade cloth doll.Ca: Tenia un vestit blau brillant i un somriure acollidor.En: It had a bright blue dress and a welcoming smile.Ca: De seguida, va saber que això era el que buscava.En: Immediately, he knew that this was what he was looking for.Ca: "Això serà perfecte per la Júlia," va dir amb alleujament, amb un gran somriure al rostre.En: "This will be perfect for Júlia," he said with relief, a big smile on his face.Ca: "Núria, crec que he trobat el regal perfecte," va exclamar.En: "Núria, I think I've found the perfect gift," he exclaimed.Ca: Núria el va mirar amb orgull, veient com la indecisió de Lluc s'esvaïa.En: Núria looked at him with pride, seeing how Lluc's indecision faded.Ca: Lluc es va dirigir cap al taulell i va pagar la nina amb la satisfacció de qui ha aconseguit una fita important.En: Lluc headed to the counter and paid for the doll with the satisfaction of someone who has achieved an important goal.Ca: A fora, el cel començava a enfosquir-se mentre les llums de nadal il·luminaven la plaça amb colors vius.En: Outside, the sky began to darken as the Christmas lights illuminated the square with bright colors.Ca: Lluc se sentia alleugerit i emocionat pel sopar que vindria.En: Lluc felt relieved and excited about the upcoming dinner.Ca: "Avui he après que demanar ajuda és el millor que puc fer," va pensar mentre caminaven cap a casa.En: "Today I learned that asking for help is the best thing I can do," he thought as they walked home.Ca: El regal ja estava preparat i la seva confiança renovada.En: The gift was wrapped and his confidence was renewed.Ca: Lluc sabia que, demà, somriuria àmpliament quan Júlia desemboliqués el seu regal tan especial.En: Lluc knew that tomorrow, he would be smiling broadly when Júlia unwrapped her special gift.Ca: La màgia del Dia de Reis estava assegurada, i amb ella, la calidesa del moment de compartir amb família i amics.En: The magic of Dia de Reis was assured, along with the warmth of sharing the moment with family and friends. Vocabulary Words:the crowd: la multitudto take advantage: aprofitarwindow shopping: mirar escaparatesthe niece: la nebodadiscouraged: desanimatavalanche: allauto waver: vacil·larthe bustle: el bullicithe kiosk: el quioscfascinating: fascinantsthe shelf: les prestatgerieshandmade: feta a màcloth doll: nina de drapwelcoming: acollidorto exclaim: exclamarto fade: esvaïr-sedarken: enfosquir-seconfidence: confiançato relieve: alleugerirupcoming: que vindriato wrap: desemboliquésrenewed: renovadato assure: assegurarthe warmth: la calidesathe excitement: l'excitaciópractical: pràcticadecisive: decididaclever gaze: mirada astutathe wooden door: la porta de fustaold sign: rètol antic

The People's Liberation Army continued its interservice exercise, named "Justice Mission 2025", near Taiwan Island for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command. 周二，中国人民解放军东部战区消息，解放军代号为 “正义使命 - 2025” 的军种间联合演习在台岛周边海域持续进行，演习已进入第二天。Starting early in the morning, destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers sent by the command conducted drills involving identification, warning and expulsion, strikes on hostile vessels, fleet air defense, and anti-submarine warfare from air and in the waters to the north and south of Taiwan. 当天清晨起，东部战区出动驱逐舰、护卫舰、歼击机、轰炸机等兵力，在台岛南北两侧海空域开展识别查证、警告驱离、对海突击、编队防空、海空联合反潜等课目演练。During the exercise, H-6K bombers simulated precision strikes against designated targets in Taiwan. The operation was intended to test the units' capability of joint operations and regional blockade, the Eastern Theater Command said. 东部战区表示，演习期间，轰 - 6K 轰炸机对台岛指定目标实施了模拟精确打击，此次行动旨在检验部队联合作战和区域封锁能力。On Tuesday afternoon, a flotilla sent by the PLA Southern Theater Command and led by an amphibious assault ship worked with destroyers, frigates and drones of the Eastern Theater Command to conduct drills including rapid landing and the seizure of key ports in the waters to the east of Taiwan. 周二下午，解放军南部战区派出一支以两栖攻击舰为核心的舰艇编队，与东部战区驱逐舰、护卫舰及无人机部队协同配合，在台岛以东海域开展快速登陆、夺取关键港口等课目演练。On the ground, two units equipped with long-range rocket systems executed live-fire drills, covering the waters to the north and south of Taiwan. 地面部队方面，两支远程火箭炮部队在台岛南北方向海域同步开展实弹射击演练。All these operations achieved desired effects, according to the Eastern Theater Command. 东部战区称，各项演练行动均达到预期效果。Zhang Chi, a professor at the PLA National Defense University, said that some "Taiwan independence" separatists have the delusive belief that the PLA will never dare to strike Taiwan, but the fact is the PLA has just been mindful of the ties between Chinese mainland and Taiwan compatriots, and does not want the people of Taiwan to be dragged into war because of separatists. 国防大学教授张弛表示，部分 “台独” 分裂势力妄称解放军不敢对台采取行动，但事实上，解放军始终顾及两岸同胞情谊，不愿让台湾民众因分裂势力的行径卷入战火。However, if "Taiwan independence" separatists dare to cross the red line, or if external forces dare to seriously harm China's core interests, the PLA will "definitely deliver a head-on blow", he added. 他补充道，倘若 “台独” 分裂势力胆敢触碰红线，或外部势力蓄意损害中国核心利益，解放军必将予以迎头痛击。Zhang noted that Taiwan is an island "standing alone in the sea" with scarce resources. "It relies heavily on imports for the vast majority of its energy and food supplies. Once its import routes are cut off, its war potential will plummet rapidly and the island will soon descend into chaos. Therefore, these import shipping lanes constitute the Achilles' heel of the 'Taiwan independence' separatists," he said. 张弛指出，台湾是一座孤悬海外的岛屿，资源禀赋匮乏，其绝大多数能源和粮食供应高度依赖进口。一旦对外运输通道被切断，其战争潜力将迅速枯竭，全岛也将很快陷入混乱。因此，这些海上运输生命线，正是 “台独” 分裂势力的致命软肋。Tuesday's drills demonstrated that the PLA possesses formidable capabilities to cut off the lifeline of energy and resource imports for Taiwan authorities at any time, thereby destroying their separatist agenda, Zhang said. 张弛表示，周二的演练充分证明，解放军具备随时切断台当局能源和资源进口命脉的强大能力，能够彻底粉碎其分裂图谋。"The PLA can strike whenever it chooses to strike, and its firepower package can be delivered right to where the separatists are," he added. 他强调：“解放军想打就打，火力打击范围完全覆盖分裂势力盘踞之地。”He urged the people of Taiwan to draw a clear line with "Taiwan independence" separatists, work together to safeguard national reunification and share in the glory of national rejuvenation. 他呼吁台湾民众与 “台独” 分裂势力划清界限，共同捍卫国家统一，共享民族复兴的荣光。The biggest threats to cross-Strait peace and stability are attempts by external forces to use Taiwan to contain China and the pursuit of "independence" by the island's Democratic Progressive Party authorities with outside support, he said, adding that the two colluding forces are doomed to fail. 他指出，当前破坏台海和平稳定的最大威胁，是外部势力 “以台制华” 的图谋，以及民进党当局挟洋自重、谋 “独” 分裂的行径，这两股沆瀣一气的势力，注定难逃失败的命运。He emphasized that no matter how many weapons are sold to Taiwan, it cannot stop the historical trend that China must — and it will — achieve reunification. 他强调，无论外部势力向台湾出售多少武器，都无法阻挡中国必然统一、也必将统一的历史大势。separatist /ˈseprətɪst/释义：n. 分裂主义者；独立主义者blockade /blɒˈkeɪd/（英式） /blɑːˈkeɪd/（美式）释义：n. 封锁；v. 实行封锁formidable /ˈfɔːmɪdəbl/释义：adj. 强大的；令人敬畏的；难以对付的reunification /ˌriːˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/释义：n. 重新统一；再联合

Sopa de galets amb lluentons. Crítica teatral de l'espectacle «Nadal, un viatge inesperat». Idea i creació: Joan Maria Segura Bernadas i David Costa. Veus i intèrprets Cor de Teatre: Anna Artigas, Rita Cantó, Xavi Casanova, Lluís Coll, Sara Costa, Aleix Fernández, Lali Figueras, Mariona Ginès, Sara Gómez, Marc Grabulosa, Nuri Hernández, Ariadna Llop, Enric López, Martina Majó, Nasi Marco, Eduard Mas, Natàlia Menció, Eva Ojalvo, Llum Pérez, Laura Pla, Ferran Plana, Adriana Planagumà, Clara Puig, Pere Quintana, Joan Rigat, Rosa Rigau, Sylvia Robinson, Martí Serrallonga, Joan Vila i Rubén Villalonga. Percussionistes: Martí Solivera i Andreu Vilar. Arranjaments musicals: Ultano Gómez. Escenografia: Laura Clos "Closca". Ajudant d'escenografia: Maria Alejandre. Vestuari: Carme Puigdevall i Plantés . Il·luminació: Toni Ubach. So: Jordi Rotés. Regidoria: Llorenç Gómez, Maria Alejandre i Júlia Ferré. Cap tècnic: Joan Carles Ros "Rosky". Constructor de l'escenografia: Lluís Nadal "Koko". Traduccions i adaptació del text de les cançons: J. N. Santaeulàlia. Grafisme: Estudi Oliver Gràfic - Isabel Oliver. Comunicació i xarxes: Eva Ojalvo. Vídeo: 24 imatges per segon - Quim Paredes. Gestió Cor de Teatre: Somfònics. Producció executiva: Marine Budin i Marcela Imazio (El Clima Mola). Direcció musical: David Costa. Direcció escènica i coreografies: Joan Maria Segura Bernadas. Producció executiva: El clima mola. Una producció de l'Institut de Cultura de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. Amb la col·laboració de l'Ajuntament de Banyoles, l'Ajuntament de Cornellà del Terri, Teisa i Fundació Lluís Coromina. Festival de Nadal, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona. Del 20 al 30 de desembre 2025. Veu: Andreu Sotorra. Música: Bethlehem, Interpetació: The Martin Guerre Company. Composició: Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schöberg, Edward Hardy, Herbert Kretzmer i Stephen Clark. Àlbum: Martin Guerre, 1996.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Hidden New Year: A Heartwarming Apartment Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Plaça del Sol estava plena de gent, tot i el fred intens de l'hivern.En: Plaça del Sol was full of people, despite the intense winter cold.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona brillava amb llums de colors, preparant-se per rebre l'Any Nou.En: The city of Barcelona shone with colorful lights, preparing to welcome the New Year.Ca: No obstant això, a uns quants carrers de distància, l'ambient era diferent.En: However, just a few streets away, the atmosphere was different.Ca: A dins del seu petit apartament, Jordi estava assegut al sofà, embolicat amb una manta i mocadors al seu voltant.En: Inside his small apartment, Jordi was sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket with tissues around him.Ca: Tenia un terrible refredat.En: He had a terrible cold.Ca: Núria estava preocupada pel seu amic.En: Núria was worried about her friend.Ca: Estava segura que la festa de Cap d'Any no seria la mateixa sense ell.En: She was sure that the New Year's Eve party wouldn't be the same without him.Ca: Jordi sempre havia estat el centre d'atenció, el que animava a tothom.En: Jordi had always been the center of attention, the one who cheered everyone up.Ca: Però aquest any, amb el seu refredat, semblava molt més feble del que estava acostumat a veure'l.En: But this year, with his cold, he seemed much weaker than she was used to seeing him.Ca: "Jordi, què farem sense tu a la plaça?En: "Jordi, what will we do without you at the square?"Ca: " va dir Núria, somrient, intentant animar-lo.En: Núria said, smiling, trying to cheer him up.Ca: "No vull que us perdeu el millor de la festa per culpa meva," va respondre Jordi, amb un somriure apagat.En: "I don't want you all to miss the best part of the party because of me," Jordi responded, with a faint smile.Ca: "Vés, passa-t'ho bé.En: "Go, have a good time."Ca: "Però Núria no estava disposada a deixar-lo sol.En: But Núria was not willing to leave him alone.Ca: Va tenir una idea.En: She had an idea.Ca: Si Jordi no podia anar a la festa, la festa vindria a Jordi.En: If Jordi couldn't go to the party, the party would come to Jordi.Ca: Amb decisió, va sortir a comprar decoracions, menjar, i va avisar els amics comuns del seu pla.En: With determination, she went out to buy decorations, food, and informed their mutual friends of her plan.Ca: A mesura que el dia avançava cap al vespre, l'apartament de Jordi es transformava.En: As the day moved towards the evening, Jordi's apartment was transformed.Ca: Les parets estaven cobertes amb llums de corda brillants, i una taula al centre estava plena de begudes i delícies típiques com turrons i cava.En: The walls were covered with bright string lights, and a table in the center was filled with drinks and typical treats like turrons and cava.Ca: Els amics van començar a arribar, cadascú portant una mica d'alegria.En: Friends started to arrive, each bringing a bit of cheer.Ca: Quan Núria va obrir la porta del menjador, Jordi va quedar sorprès.En: When Núria opened the dining room door, Jordi was surprised.Ca: "Què és tot això?En: "What's all this?"Ca: " va preguntar, amb els ulls humits.En: he asked, with his eyes moist.Ca: "És la nostra Plaça del Sol personal," va respondre Núria, amb un somriure ample.En: "It's our personal Plaça del Sol," Núria replied, with a broad smile.Ca: "Pensàvem que preferiries una festa a prop del lleuger calor de casa.En: "We thought you'd prefer a party close to the slight warmth of home."Ca: "Al cap de poc, el rellotge marcava gairebé mitjanit.En: Soon, the clock was almost striking midnight.Ca: Les espurnes dels bengals il·luminaven l'apartament, i van posar les campanades de Plaça del Sol a la televisió perquè poguessin comptar tots junts.En: The sparkles of sparklers lit up the apartment, and they put the chimes from Plaça del Sol on the television so they could count together.Ca: Quan van arribar les dotze, tothom va aixecar les copes i van brindar pel nou any.En: When the clock struck twelve, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to the new year.Ca: Jordi va somriure per primera vegada en molts dies.En: Jordi smiled for the first time in many days.Ca: El calor dels seus amics l'omplia més que qualsevol dels medicaments que havia estat prenent.En: The warmth of his friends filled him more than any of the medicines he had been taking.Ca: Es va adonar que, de vegades, no importava tant on estiguessis, sinó amb qui estaves.En: He realized that sometimes it didn't matter so much where you were, but who you were with.Ca: Núria també va aprendre una lliçó valuosa.En: Núria also learned a valuable lesson.Ca: Els canvis de plans podien portar a moments igual de màgics.En: Changes in plans could lead to equally magical moments.Ca: I així, mentre abraçava Jordi, sabia que aquest any nou seria inoblidable.En: And so, as she hugged Jordi, she knew that this New Year would be unforgettable.Ca: La felicitat dels seus amics havia convertit un petit apartament en el millor lloc del món per començar l'any nou.En: The happiness of her friends had turned a small apartment into the best place in the world to start the new year. Vocabulary Words:the couch: el sofàwrapped: embolicatterrible: terriblethe cold: el refredatworried: preocupadathe attention: l'atencióweaker: més febleto cheer up: animarfaint: apagatdecoration: decoraciódetermination: decisióthe evening: el vespretransformed: transformavafilled: plenatypical: típiquesthe treats: les delíciesthe wall: les paretsthe sparkles: les espurnessparklers: bengalstoasted: brindarthe warmth: el calorthe medicine: els medicamentsthe plan: els plansmagical: màgicshugged: abraçavaunforgettable: inoblidablehappiness: la felicitatto start: començarto realize: adonar-sebright: brillants

① China holds central rural work conference. How will China's next five-year plan advance agricultural modernization and rural prosperity? (00:48) ② The PLA carried out live-fire drills north and south of Taiwan, continuing its military exercises around the island. What do the PLA's recent drills signal about China's commitment to regional security and readiness? (15:05) ③ Year-end special: What does China–Latin America cooperation tell us about the future of South-South collaboration? (25:31)

The People's Liberation Army began to carry out an inter-service exercise surrounding Taiwan Island on Monday, according to a military spokesman.据一名军方发言人介绍，人民解放军于周一开始在台湾岛周边开展多军兵种联合演习。Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Monday morning that his command has launched the "Justice Mission 2025" exercise, which involves its ground, air, naval, missile, and other forces.解放军东部战区新闻发言人施毅大校周一上午表示，战区已启动代号为“正义使命—2025”的演习，参演力量包括陆军、空军、海军、火箭军等多种兵力。"The operation includes air and sea patrols, suppression of hostile forces, blockade of critical ports and zones, and battlefield periphery deterrence, and is intended to test our forces' joint combat capabilities," he said.他说，此次行动涵盖空中与海上巡逻、压制敌对力量、封锁关键港口和区域以及战场周边慑控，旨在检验部队的联合作战能力。Aircraft and warships will conduct exercises near the Taiwan Island from multiple directions while units from different PLA branches will simulate joint strikes, the spokesman noted, adding that these moves will examine the troops' capabilities in rapid, all-dimensional deployment and omnidirectional blockade and control.发言人指出，解放军航空兵和海军舰艇将从多个方向在台湾岛附近开展演练，不同军兵种部队将模拟实施联合打击，这些行动将检验部队快速、全维度部署以及全方位封锁与控制能力。Shi stressed that this is a stern warning against "Taiwan independence" separatists and external forces attempting to interfere in the Taiwan question and is a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China's sovereignty and national unity.施毅强调，此举是对“台独”分裂势力及企图干涉台湾问题的外部势力发出的严正警告，是维护国家主权和国家统一的正当且必要行动。His command also published a themed poster titled "Shield of Justice, Smashing Illusion".其所在战区还发布了主题海报《正义之盾，粉碎幻象》。The latest military action comes in the wake of the United States' announcement earlier this month about its large-scale arms sale package planned for Taiwan that totals $11.1 billion.此次最新军事行动是在美国本月早些时候宣布拟向台湾地区出售总额达111亿美元的大规模武器装备计划之后采取的。The plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones, and parts for other equipment.该计划于周三公布，涵盖八个项目，包括“海马斯”火箭系统、榴弹炮、“标枪”反坦克导弹、“阿尔蒂乌斯”巡飞弹无人机以及其他装备的相关零部件。The Chinese government said the move has seriously violated the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, interfered in China's internal affairs, and undermined China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.中国政府表示，此举严重违反一个中国原则和中美三个联合公报，粗暴干涉中国内政，损害中国的主权和领土完整。It has announced countermeasures against some US companies and executives involved in the arms sale plan.中方已宣布对参与该军售计划的部分美国企业及其高管采取反制措施。inter-service exercise /ˌɪntərˈsɜːrvɪs ˈeksərsaɪz/多军兵种联合演习Eastern Theater Command /ˈiːstərn ˈθɪətər kəˈmænd/东部战区joint combat capabilities /dʒɔɪnt ˈkɑːmbæt ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/联合作战能力large-scale arms sale package/ˈlɑːrdʒ skeɪl ɑːrmz seɪl ˈpækɪdʒ/大规模军售方案countermeasures /ˈkaʊntərˌmeʒərz/反制措施

Latvijā turpinās bezmaksas digitālo prasmju apguves projekts, kurā 30 pašvaldību pulciņam tagad pievienojusies arī Rīga. Par projektu vairāk raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Plašāk stāsta Viedās administrācijas un reģionālās attīstības ministrijas Digitālās iesaistes un prasmju nodaļas projekta koordinatore Arita Vīziņa un projekta "Sabiedrības digitālo prasmju mācības" koordinatore Anna Niedola.

① PLA holds drills around Taiwan: how is China drawing a clear line against external interference? (00:45) ② Chinese FM says China will continue to make efforts to rebuild peace between Thailand and Cambodia. Why does regional stability matter so much for Asia's future? (14:09) ③ Year-end special: How should we read the signals from Beijing and Washington — and where are China–U.S. relations really heading? (26:48)

A cup of tea can tell you where it grew, how it was harvested, and even what the weather felt like—and John has spent 43 years learning that language. From Tetley's legendary training to global trading desks and UN projects, he walks us through the real mechanics of quality: why the top two leaves and a bud matter, how insects trigger flavor by provoking plant defenses, and how high-altitude stress in places like Sri Lanka and Darjeeling creates brighter, more layered cups.We dig into the details that change your daily brew. John explains why soil acidity, drainage, and microflora drive healthy roots, how intercropping legumes boosts nitrogen without burn, and why old bushes clinging to rock can taste astonishingly pure. We challenge the myth that teabags are “bad tea,” unpacking CTC vs orthodox processing, oxidation, and particle size. Then we tackle the big headline: microplastics in teabags. What materials are actually used today? How do PLA and modern paper mills change the equation? The answer is more nuanced—and much less scary—than the viral posts suggest.Beyond the science, we talk value and ethics. John shares his work in Pakistan, where massive tea imports strain foreign currency. By planting tea on marginal slopes and keeping packaging and distribution closer to farms, communities can keep more margin at origin. We finish with practical takeaways: a sleep-friendly blend ratio (valerian, chamomile, spearmint) that tastes good, not just “good for you,” and circulatory-support pairings like rooibos with hibiscus that also play nicely with chaga. If you care about flavor, truth over hype, and supporting growers while you sip, you'll find plenty to bring to your next kettle boil.Enjoyed this conversation? Follow the show, share it with a tea-loving friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners discover us.

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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. Fanell and Thayer discuss the PLA's "Joint Sword 2024 Alpha" exercises, describing them as an "Anaconda strategy" designed to suffocate Taiwan following President Lai's inauguration. They argue that despite these overt threats, Washington remains trapped in a failed "engagement school" mindset, believing the PRC could be democratized through trade. Instead, they assert China has transformed U.S. institutions through elite capture, necessitating a shift to a confrontational strategy.

Enzo Honoré a bâti 130 boutiques e-commerce en dropshipping pour 6,8M de CA annuel grâce au SEO + SEA. Il dévoile sa méthode de scaling horizontal, ses techniques de sniping PLA, et partage les leçons d'un burnout qui l'a poussé à tout revendre.La chaîne YouTube d'Enzo ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@UCSvlJ_Pj28xOTkUIgWXY4hw Le site d'Enzo ➜ https://enzohonore.com/Date de tournage : 11/12/2025———————————————————————————————————————————————Rejoins la Wizards Academy ➜ https://leswizards.com/yt/waFormation gratuite affiliation ➜ https://leswizards.com/yt/formation-affiliationWisewand : Rédaction IA SEO (Code 10% = WIZARDS) ➜ https://leswizards.com/go/wisewandNotre Discord ➜ https://discord.gg/RPZuQ5eakHContact ➜ https://leswizards.com/contact/———————————————————————————————————————————————SOMMAIRE :00:00 - Introduction et teaser01:19 - Présentation d'Enzo Honoré03:44 - La stratégie SEO + SEA avec Tristan09:39 - Le produit viral : la pieuvre réversible11:13 - L'association et la vision du parc de 50 sites14:04 - Premier Q4 avec 15 sites15:05 - Le cashflow et lancement de la formation17:03 - L'expansion internationale18:26 - 1 million de CA en 23 jours21:09 - Scaling horizontal vs vertical24:27 - Montre Avenue et objectif US26:12 - Vision marque vs distributeur29:31 - L'exit et valorisation des sites31:32 - Le burnout entrepreneurial37:41 - La vente des parts à l'associé43:28 - Gestion des processeurs de paiement51:06 - Quick wins : le sniping PLA59:52 - L'importance du blog en e-commerce01:02:04 - Part du SEO dans le CA01:04:30 - Ventes SEO avant les pubs01:07:34 - Case study Veilleuse.fr01:11:22 - Le problème des licences01:20:35 - Stratégie multilingue et hreflang01:26:11 - Impact de l'IA sur l'e-commerce01:29:47 - Le GEO et les LLM01:40:02 - Pénalités SEO et érosion des sites01:53:02 - La vie en République Dominicaine02:04:55 - Mot de la fin———————————————————————————————————————————————Nos plateformes de liens SEO :NinjaLinking (Code WIZARDS = -10%) ➜ https://leswizards.com/go/ninjalinkingLinkuma (Code WIZARDS = -15%) ➜ https://leswizards.com/go/linkumaSemJuice ➜ https://leswizards.com/go/semjuice———————————————————————————————————————————————Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Lloret rebrà 624.000 euros per millorar alguns equipaments esportius. La subvenció l'atorga la Generalitat, en el marc del Pla de xoc de millora d'equipaments esportius. El regidor d'Esports, Frederic Guich, ha ressaltat que estan molt contents perquè és la màxima quantitat a la qual optava l'Ajuntament i permetrà finançar el 70% de diferents treballs als camps de futbol i a les pistes d'atletisme. “El canvi de la gespa del camp municipal, el tartan de les pistes d'atletisme i la millora de la tanca perimetral que envolta el camp de futbol del Molí”Frederic Guich Les obres es duran a terme al llarg del 2026.

La Cursa Solidària de Nadal es farà aquest dissabte a la tarda. L'Ajuntament l'ha hagut de posposar pels avisos de pluges intenses que hi havia dissabte passat. Així doncs, canvia la data, però es manté tota la resta, de manera que la sortida es farà a la Plaça de la Vila a les sis de la tarda i el recorregut, de cinc quilòmetres, serà circular, per acabar altre cop al mateix punt. El regidor d'Esports, Frederic Guich, demana comprensió als participants. “Tot i que potser la cursa s'hauria pogut fer perquè realment les pluges no van ser tan intenses com s'esperava no podem donar l'esquena a l'avís d'Inuncat”Frederic Guich Les persones que van comprar el dorsal, però no poden participar a la cursa, poden enviar un correu a Esports per demanar la devolució dels diners. Els diners recaptats amb la cursa es destinaran al programa Camina.

Celebrem aquest Nadal amb gastros

65 -Evènementiel et culture du 22 au 29/12/2025 DESCRIPTIF PARTIEL (détails dans podcast)Conférences :- Sur la faune sauvage par Cyril NAVARRO le 23/12 à 17h Maison du Patrimoine St Lary- Autour de l'alpinisme féminin avec Lara AMOROS le 28/12 à 17h30, bâtiment du cinéma Cauterets- « L'univers tel que nous le connaissons aujourd'hui » avec projection animée par Serge LAROZE, ingénieur Aérospatiale le 29/12 à 17h30, cinéma BarègesRencontre- dédicace avec Christophe CIESLAR, astrophotographe autour de « Pyrénight » le 27/12 à 17h30 Médiathèque de CauteretsLes Nuits blanches de Luz St Sauveur du 26 au 31/12 Parvis église des Templiers à la tombée de la nuitLuna Park du 13/12 au 4/1/26 au Parc des ExpositionsTarbes en décembre du 29/11 au 4/1/26 Place de la Mairie : village, patinoire, animationsSPECTACLESThéâtre :« Blanc » Cie de la Tong le 22/12 à 16h30 Maison du Parc National et de la Vallée Luz St Sauveur« Les Bêtes sauvages, un spectacle dans le noir » Cie Fébus le 23/12 à 15h Salle de la Terrasse Argelès (spectacle yeux bandés)« Manger un phoque » Cie Les Jolies Choses le 29/12 à 18h30 Maison du Parc National et de la Vallée Luz St SauveurConcerts :« Swing en bulles » le 22/12 à 17h Esplanade des œufs Cauterets« Voxitanie » le 23/12 à 20h30, église St Saturnin Argelès« Daunas de Cor » le 23/12 à 18h30, parc de la poste Luz St Sauveur« Canaletto » le 23/12 à 20h30 sous halle Vielle-Aure« Musiqu'halles » le 24/12 10 à 13h, halle et marché LourdesLes Chanteurs Montagnards Ariélès le 27/12 à 20h30 église St Saturnin ArgelèsOrgue avec Lydie SOLOMON le 28/12 à 16h, Collégiale Castelnau-Magnoac« Concert d'hiver » le 28/12 à 17h, salle fêtes LannemezanNew Little Fanfare le 28/12 de 12 à 14h Pla d'Adet et de 16h30 à 19h30 village St LaryChœur Eths d'Azu le 29/12, église St Saturnin ArgelèsOrgue et chants de Noël le 29/12 à 21h, église CauteretsNatacha TRIADOU (violon) le 29/12 à 18h30, église Vielle-AureFanfare TPT (Three Pieces of Trash) le 29/12 de 17 à 19h, place mairie CauteretsAlamzic Bagnères : “Edmontaigu Night » avec les Acoustiques Anonymes, Voix sans issue, la Bleusaille le 26/12 à 19hCinéma (détails podcast) :Expositions : voir podcastHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 539: Live from RNDF: Ambassador YuiAs part of our crossover series of Fault Lines and CTRL+F, “Modern Deterrence: Allies, Innovation, and the Future of Defense,” recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jess and Jamil sit down with Ambassador Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the United States. With more than 35 years of diplomatic experience—including senior leadership roles in Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and postings across Europe, Latin America, and the U.S.—Ambassador Yui offers a uniquely informed view of the shifting security landscape in the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan's evolving role within it.How does Taiwan assess the current deterrence environment amid intensifying PLA activity and hybrid pressure from Beijing? Where are the biggest opportunities, and remaining obstacles, in United States–Taiwan defense, economic, and technological partnership? And as Taiwan advances major modernization efforts, from asymmetric defense to cyber resilience and semiconductor security, what should Washington understand about the capabilities, priorities, and challenges shaping Taiwan's strategic future?@jamil_n_jaffer@nottvjessjonesLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L’Ajuntament d’Olot amb la col·laboració de l’Associació de Comerciants d’Olot, la Plaça Mercat i l’Associació d’Hostalatge de la Garrotxa, aposta per una campanya de Nadal plena d’activitats per reforçar el comerç de proximitat i dinamitzar l’activitat econòmica.En parlem amb Ester Verdaguer, presidenta de l’Associació de Comerciants d’Olot

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Stāsta vēsturnieks Vidvuds Bormanis; pārraides producente – Inta Zēgnere Senās Rīgas trīs brīnumi ir Svētā Kristapa statuja pie pilsētas vārtiem, plostu tilts pār Daugavu un zvans Svētā Jēkaba baznīcas torņa ārpusē. Plašajā kultūrvēsturiskajā skicē, kas veltīta Rīgas simboliem, 1907. gadā izdevumā "Rigasche Almanach" Artūrs Pelhavs galīgi nostiprināja minēto Rīgas simbolu trijotni. Šādi "brīnumi" jeb īpatnējas iezīmes acīmredzot bija katrā Hanzas pilsētā. Tie kalpoja kā pierādījums, ka cilvēks tur ir bijis un tos redzējis. Īpaši svarīgi tas bija ceļojošajiem mācekļiem – vanderzeļļiem, kuriem bija jāapgūst jaunās amata prasmes, apmeklējot kādu citu darbnīcu citā pilsētā un apgūstot jaunus meistarstiķus. Agrāk, kad liela daļa cilvēku neprata lasīt, tieši šādā veidā notika jaunu prasmju apgūšana. Tādējādi viņi varēja pierādīt, ka tiešām bijuši kāda citā pilsētā un mācījušies, nevis sēdējuši kādā krogā un plītējuši... Un tieši tāpēc, zinot Rīgas brīnumus, viņi varēja pierādīt, ka bijuši Rīgā! Ceļojošajiem zeļļiem tika rīkotas īpašas pārbaudes, jautājot: "Vai trīs Rīgas brīnumus redzējāt? Kādi tie ir?" Ja zellis Rīgā bija patiešām bijis, tad varējis tos nosaukt. Milzis pie vārtiem Nav iespējams paiet garām vienam no Rīgas simboliem – Lielā Kristapa skulptūrai. Šodien Rīgai gan ir divi Lielie Kristapi: kad Rīga sāka svinēt 800 gadu jubileju, tika izgatavota precīza Kristapa kopija, kas tagad atrodas stikla paviljonā 11. novembra krastmalā pretī Rīgas pilij. Savukārt oriģinālais Lielais Kristaps atrodas Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejā. Pirmā Rīgas Kristapa statuja esot izgatavota jau 1510. gadā vai pat vēl agrāk. Sākotnēji statuja atradās Lastādijā pie vecās pārceltuves, apmēram mūsdienu 13. janvāra ielas galā. Tagadējās koka statujas oriģinālo versiju zviedru Vidzemes laikā 1693. gadā izgatavoja pilsētas galvenais tēlnieks Mihails Brinkmans, un tā atradās pie Kārļa vārtiem pašreizējās Alksnāja ielas galā. 1824. gadā statuja vētras laikā apgāzās, nositot kādu kareivi, un vēlāk to drošības pēc ievietoja īpašā namiņā. Pēc Rīgas nocietinājumu nojaukšanas statuju pārcēla uz Kaņepāju tirgus rajonu, bet vēlāk – pie Sarkanajiem spīķeriem. Latvijas Brīvības cīņu laikā Lielā Kristapa statuja tika stipri bojāta, un 1923. gadā tās atliekas pārveda uz Doma baznīcas krusteju Rīgas pilsētas muzejā. 1997. gadā koktēlnieks Gints Upītis Lielā Kristapa skulptūru izgatavoja no jauna, un atjaunoto Lielo Kristapu uzstādīja bruņustikla paviljonā Daugavmalā. Ar lielo Kristapu ir saistīta teika par Rīgas dibināšanu. Taisnības labad jāsaka, ka tāda pati teika ir arī par Viļņas dibināšanu – kā nekā Šventasis Kristoforas ir Viļņas patrons un attēlots Viļņas ģerbonī. "Tad nu reiz senos laikos Daugavas krastā dzīvojis liels vīrs, kas strādājis par pārcēlāju. Kādā vētrainā naktī Kristaps izdzirdis mazu puisēnu raudam – bērns gribējis tikt pāri upei. Kristaps uzsēdinājis viņu uz pleca un sācis nest. Ejot pāri braslam, viņš sajutis milzu svaru sev uz pleciem. Tomēr Kristaps pārgājis pāri, bet no noguruma saļimis un aizmidzis otrā upes krastā. Kad pamodies, puisēna vairs nav bijis, bet tā vietā bijusi kaudze ar naudu. Par to naudu tad Kristaps uzcēlis Rīgu." Šī jaukā leģenda saistīta ar kristīgo tradīciju par Svēto Kristoforu un Jēzu Kristu. Tāpēc viņam arī šāds  vārds – "Christophoros", ko no grieķu valodas tulko kā "Kristus nesējs". Tilts virs ūdens 1701. gadā, kad plosījās Ziemeļu karš, pāri Daugavai tika uzcelts tā saucamais plostu tilts no koka, kas tolaik bija vissarežģītākā koka konstrukcija Rietumeiropā, kas uzcelta pāri 500 līdz 600 metru platai upei. Tas bija tehnikas brīnums Eiropā! To uzcēla pēc Zviedrijas karaļa Kārļa XII rīkojuma, lai viņa karaspēks varētu sasniegt Spilves pļavas, kur tobrīd atradās Polijas-Lietuvas un Saksijas karaspēks. Pēc kaujas tas palika Rīgas pilsētas īpašumā un to izmantoja vasaras mēnešos, bet ziemā demontēja un novietoja Vējzaķusalas līcī. Tas tika saukts arī par Laivu tiltu, jo balstījās uz noenkurotām koka laivām. 1705. gada pavasarī plūdi tiltu aiznesa uz jūru. 1714. gadā tika uzcelts jauns tilts. Tas balstījās uz plostiem, tāpēc tika dēvēts par Plosta tiltu. To no upes noņēma vēlā rudenī un uzstādīja atpakaļ tūlīt pēc ledus iešanas pavasarī. Tilta konstrukciju laika gaitā vairākkārt pilnveidoja, līdz tas kļuva par vispāratzītu paraugu labi būvētam plosta tiltam pāri lielai, platai upei. 18. gadsimtā tas tika saukts par vienu no "trim Rīgas brīnumiem". Plosta tilts bija maksas tilts. No maksas bija atbrīvoti kājāmgājēji, kā arī armijas, policijas, ugunsdzēsēju, ārstu un garīdznieku transports. 1892. gadā to pamazām pa posmiem sāka aizstāt ar pontoniem, līdz 1896. gadā atklāja Pontonu tiltu. Zvans ārpus baznīcas torņa Arī šodien, kad ejam garām Svētā Jēkaba katedrālei, paceļot acis augšup, var ieraudzīt mazu tornīti, kura ārpusē karājas zvans, un jau no 14. gadsimta zināms, ka tāds zvans tur ir bijis. Pilsēta leģenda vēsta, ka tas klusi iezvanoties ikreiz, kad garām paiet neuzticīga sieva. Nav gan skaidrs, kas notika, ja garām pagāja neuzticīgs vīrs... Jēkaba katedrāles zvans nosaukts 4. gadsimtā dzīvojušā bīskapa un mocekļa Svētā Blāzija vārdā. Viņš bija pabeidzis filozofijas un medicīnas studijas, strādājis par ārstu. Redzēdams cilvēku lielo pieķeršanos laicīgajai pasaulei, Blāzijs, sekojot Kristus aicinājumam, kļuva par dvēseļu ārstu un veltīja savu dzīvi kalpošanai Dievam. Blāzijs mira mocekļa nāvē. Šodien svētais Blāzijs tiek piesaukts kā dziedinātājs no kakla slimībām, jo bija izglābis kādu zēnu no nosmakšanas.

In the beginning, I was usually the only woman in the room.  That was great, because it was memorable, and it was also bad, because it was memorable.  -Maureen Rystrom  Meet a woman who is at the top of her game in a male-dominated field.  As Partner & Vice President of Marketing at J. Calnan & Associates, jcalnan.com, Maureen Rystrom oversees the construction management company's comprehensive marketing and communications initiatives. At a time when commercial messaging is often in your face, Maureen describes herself as a “thoughtful brand strategist” who takes a softer path.  Her focus?  The good work being done by J. Calnan & Associates and their customers in the communities where they build.  Says Maureen: “It's not necessarily what we build, it's how we build that makes us special.” In this interview, she also shares the skills she honed to make her corporate climb a success story:  Roll up your sleeves. Get out there and be seen. Be respectful of others' time. Always follow through.  Make an impact.  A pro at breaking glass ceilings with her own brand of grace and grit, Maureen is also a rock star connector and the co-founder of PLA, the Professional Ladies' Association.  A three-sport varsity captain in high school, Maureen says that playing sports prepared her for success in business and credits her parents for teaching her the importance of an unstoppable work ethic.  “If you want something in life, you've got to go out there and get it.  You earn what you have. Nothing is handed to you.” For 24 minutes of the kind of fire that can spark YOUR success story, just hit that download button.  #corporate #marketing #constructionmanagement 

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Randy Schriver and Mike Kuiken join us to discuss key findings from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission's 2025 Annual Report to Congress, which they helped draft. They examine how Beijing is increasingly using the PLA for political signaling, how China's treatment of space as a warfighting domain marks a notable shift, and how China's dominance across key supply chain choke points creates structural vulnerabilities for the U.S. and global markets. The conversation also covers several other recommendations from the report, including proposals related to Taiwan's role in supporting U.S. posture initiatives and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.  Randy Schriver is the Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS) and a partner at Pacific Solutions LLC. Prior to this, he served for two years as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs during the first Trump Administration.  Mike Kuiken is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and spent over two decades in the Senate.   Both are commission members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Christmas Lights Spark Dance in Barcelona's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Plaça Catalunya, l'ambient vibrava.En: In Plaça Catalunya, the atmosphere vibrated.Ca: Lluces de Nadal parpellejaven i al centre, l'arbre de Nadal brillava esplèndid sota el cel de tardor.En: Christmas lights twinkled and in the center, the Christmas tree shone splendidly under the autumn sky.Ca: Era un temps màgic a Barcelona, on l'aire fresc portava somriures i ulls brillants.En: It was a magical time in Barcelona, where the fresh air brought smiles and bright eyes.Ca: Arnau passejava sol, cercant inspiració.En: Arnau walked alone, seeking inspiration.Ca: Era un artista tranquil, sovint escodrinyant el món a través del seu quadern de dibuix.En: He was a quiet artist, often scrutinizing the world through his sketchbook.Ca: Per a Arnau, el bullici de Plaça Catalunya podia semblar massa, però avui s'havia atrevit a sortir.En: For Arnau, the bustle of Plaça Catalunya could seem too much, but today he had dared to go out.Ca: Martí, el seu millor amic, sempre li deia que fes un esforç per gaudir del soroll i la vida del món exterior.En: Martí, his best friend, always told him to make an effort to enjoy the noise and life of the outside world.Ca: En un racó de la plaça, Laia estava a punt per la seva actuació sorpresa.En: In a corner of the square, Laia was ready for her surprise performance.Ca: Ella era una ballarina amb energia inesgotable, buscant connexió amb altres ànimes.En: She was a dancer with inexhaustible energy, seeking connection with other souls.Ca: Portava dies planificant una actuació espontània amb la seva colla de ball.En: She had been planning a spontaneous performance with her dance crew for days.Ca: Avui tots es reunirien aquí per celebrar.En: Today they would all meet here to celebrate.Ca: Martí havia convençut Arnau a quedar per prendre un cafè, però en lloc d'això, Arnau es trobà atrapat pel ritme inesperat.En: Martí had convinced Arnau to meet up for a coffee, but instead, Arnau found himself caught up in the unexpected rhythm.Ca: Els ballarins començaren a moure's amb precisió i alegria, atraient l'atenció de turistes i locals.En: The dancers began to move with precision and joy, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.Ca: I allà estava Laia, al centre, amb un somriure radiant.En: And there was Laia, at the center, with a radiant smile.Ca: La música era captivadora, i Martí, amb un cop amistós al braç d'Arnau, l'encoratjà.En: The music was captivating, and Martí, with a friendly nudge on Arnau's arm, encouraged him.Ca: "Ves, participes!En: "Go, join in!"Ca: " deia amb entusiasme.En: he said with enthusiasm.Ca: Arnau, sentint-se ple de por però també de curiositat, va fer un pas endavant.En: Arnau, feeling full of fear but also curiosity, took a step forward.Ca: La seva timidesa vacil·lava davant aquella energia.En: His shyness wavered in the face of that energy.Ca: Laia va veure Arnau just quan la música canviava de ritme.En: Laia saw Arnau just as the music changed rhythm.Ca: Agafà la seva mà amb confiança i, sense parar el ball, li va xiuxiuejar, "Vine, balla amb nosaltres!En: She took his hand confidently and, without stopping the dance, whispered to him, "Come, dance with us!"Ca: " Era un moment de decisió per Arnau.En: It was a moment of decision for Arnau.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va seguir el corrent dels passos.En: He took a deep breath and went with the flow of the steps.Ca: Poc a poc, la seva inseguretat es dissolgué entre els moviments coordinats.En: Slowly, his insecurity dissolved amongst the coordinated movements.Ca: Arnau i Laia dansaren com si sempre haguessin estat duets.En: Arnau and Laia danced as if they had always been duets.Ca: La connexió era evident a cada gir i pas.En: The connection was evident in every turn and step.Ca: La màgia del moment es reflectia en els ulls de cada observador.En: The magic of the moment was reflected in the eyes of every observer.Ca: En acabar la cançó, els aplaudiments ompliren la plaça.En: When the song ended, applause filled the square.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, Arnau se sentia viu, més inspirat que mai.En: With his heart beating rapidly, Arnau felt alive, more inspired than ever.Ca: "Et ve de gust un xocolata calenta?En: "Would you like some hot chocolate?"Ca: " va preguntar Laia, somrient.En: asked Laia, smiling.Ca: Arnau, encara sorprès per la seva pròpia valentia, acceptà.En: Arnau, still surprised by his own bravery, accepted.Ca: Asseguts al café de la cantonada, l'aroma de xocolata els envoltava mentre compartien històries i somnis.En: Seated at the corner café, the aroma of chocolate enveloped them as they shared stories and dreams.Ca: Les hores passaren sense adonar-se, i així va començar una nova amistat, plena de promeses i projectes futurs.En: The hours passed without them noticing, and thus began a new friendship, full of promises and future projects.Ca: Arnau, al final d'aquest dia inesperat, comprenguí que les millors inspiracions venien quan un s'obre al món, quan permet que la vida el sorprengui.En: Arnau, at the end of this unexpected day, understood that the best inspirations come when one opens up to the world, when they allow life to surprise them.Ca: I no podia haver trobat un millor aliat per aquest viatge que Laia.En: And he couldn't have found a better ally for this journey than Laia.Ca: Ara, el futur semblava brillant, envoltat de colors, dansa i caps de setmana plens de noves aventures.En: Now, the future seemed bright, surrounded by colors, dance, and weekends full of new adventures. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientto twinkle: parpellejarsplendidly: esplèndidthe bustle: el bullicito scrutinize: escodrinyarthe sketchbook: el quadern de dibuixthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe corner: el racóthe performance: l'actuacióinexhaustible: inesgotablethe connection: la connexióthe dance crew: la colla de ballto convince: convèncerthe rhythm: el ritmeto attract: atraurethe locals: els localscaptivating: captivadorato encourage: encoratjarthe shyness: la timidesato whisper: xiuxiuejarthe decision: la decisiócoordinated: coordinatsthe observer: l'observadorto applaud: aplaudirthe bravery: la valentiato envelop: envoltarthe aroma: l'aromathe promise: la promesafuture projects: projectes futursto reflect: reflectir

Tom Uren and Patrick Gray talk about America's increasing dependence on Chinese manufacturers for electrical sector equipment. This doesn't seem like a good idea when China is hacking electric utilities for sabotage and PLA researchers are dreaming up ways to attack the grid. They also discuss the possibility that the US was responsible for a cyber attack on Venezuela's state oil company and how Russian state-backed hacktivism is so dumb. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes

Europarlamentarai paragino panaikinti vidines ES sienas karinių pajėgų ir įrangos judėjimui bei pritaikyti kariniam mobilumui geležinkelius, kelius, tunelius ir tiltus. Plačiau FM99 aiškino rezoliucijos pranešėjas europarlamentaras Petras Auštrevičius.

A surprising theme ran through the last part of our year: when modelers stop chasing perfect and start building what they truly love, everything clicks. Your letters proved it. We heard from builders paring down stashes, organizing tools, and finally tackling “someday” subjects with less guilt and more momentum. That energy shaped our own workbenches too—methodical planning, smarter jigs, and reliable materials turned tricky steps into repeatable wins. Think KV-85 intake screens built with a custom jig, CA used with intention, Mr. Surfacer and thinner cleaning up seams before weathering could ruin them, and decals that go down right the first time.We also talk practical stash strategy. New kits will always tempt us, so here's what works: trade up when the upgrade arrives, and keep a short list of builds you can actually start. We've locked in a tight plan for 2026: an early jet like the Meteor F.1, a buddy build of the HE 162, a quirky Panzerwerfer 42 on the Maultier, and a focused approach to finishing what's already close. Along the way we share community hacks you'll use tomorrow—holographic craft vinyl for prismatic optics, ultra-thin PLA paper alternatives, and the magic of a simple paint inventory app that removes friction at decision time.We wrestle with do-overs too. When is it worth rebuilding a past project, and when should the lesson travel to a new subject? The answer depends on joy. If a vignette still speaks to you, rebuild it with better kits and skills. If not, apply the learning forward and keep moving. That mindset powered our favorite listener stories this year, from club exhibition formats to seeing a dusty stash kit reborn by a friend. It's the community at its best—sharing tips, swapping kits, and cheering each other to the finish line.If you're in a dark time, start small. Fifteen minutes on oil weathering, a single jigged subassembly, a quick decal session with a brand you trust. Momentum beats perfection every time. Subscribe, share with a modeling friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what's the first kit you're starting in 2026?Tamiya PLA Paper - Super thin styrene sheet materialSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsModel PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.

Būna, švenčių proga artimam žmogui nusprendžiama padovanoti augintinį. Gyvūnų priežiūros specialistai sako, kad toks poelgis gali būti neatsakingas. Plačiau – gyvūnų globos organizacijos „Nuaras“ vadovė Jurgita Gustaitienė ir gyvūnų prieglaudos „Linksmosios pėdutės“ vadovė Simona Šakinytė.Ved. Ignas Andriukevičius.

Exploring Sustainable Packaging Materials with Tim NotterIn this episode of The Packology Podcast, host Brandon Frank sits down with Tim Notter, VP of Materials and Business Development at Innovative Plastics, to explore the future of sustainable packaging materials. Tim brings decades of industry experience to the conversation, diving deep into cutting-edge materials like eco-shell, inno-pulp, poly-earth-lean, PHA, and PLA that are reshaping the packaging landscape.From bio-based calcium carbonate derived from eggshells to compostable resins and landfill-degradable polyethylene, Tim explains how these innovative materials are solving real-world packaging challenges. He also reveals the honest truth about cost barriers, the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, and what it will take for these materials to achieve mainstream adoption in the next 5-10 years.In this episode, we'll talk about:Why eco-shell (eggshell-derived bio calcium carbonate) can reduce plastic usage by 30-50% while maintaining recyclabilityHow inno-pulp, a wood pulp and PLA blend, offers BPI-certified compostable packaging solutionsThe differences between PHA and PLA bioplastics and their respective market readinessWhy cost remains the #1 barrier to adoption—with sustainable materials running 3-4x more expensive than conventional optionsHow EPR legislation in five states (California, Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, and Maine) could change the economics of sustainable packagingThe surprising benefits of adding calcium carbonate to packaging: heat deflection, UV protection, and improved stiffnessPoly-earth-lean's unique position as a recyclable, bio-based, landfill-degradable polyethyleneTim's roadmap for brands wanting to transition to sustainable packaging solutionsWhy PLA has a stronger near-term future than PHA due to existing infrastructure and production capacityTim Notter is the VP of Materials and Business Development for Innovative Plastics, a custom thermoformer with locations in New York, Nashville, and Phoenix. With decades of experience in the packaging industry, Tim specializes in sourcing and commercializing new sustainable materials, educating customers on recyclable and compostable options, and helping brands navigate the evolving landscape of EPR legislation and sustainable packaging requirements.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to https://packologyconsulting.com/podcast-1Follow Pacific Packaging on social media!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/

Švietimo, mokslo ir sporto ministerija Seimui pateikė Sporto reformos projektą. Juo siūloma Nacionalinę sporto agentūrą sujungti su Nacionaline sporto taryba ir sporto finansavimo skirstymą patikėti grupei žmonių, įtraukiant įvairias nevyriausybines sporto organizacijas.Plačiau Benas Klimaitis.

Spotify yanked this one off their service because the song at the end was too good, so I've taken the song away so that you can enjoy this Hobosode.Here's that extra special 500th episode you've been waiting for, only to find that it's just another regular Hobosode. But we do get to have some interesting conversations with people who don't like me too much. We tease death and tell a girl to keep her car out of her apartment, which leads to harassing calls from her. This Hobosode is brought to you by Fun Society Arcade. The opening song is by Jenna on Fiverr. The background music end song is Monster by Dodie.The prank that plays during the end of the end song is one that I made today during The Callective. I did another one where someone actually did let me talk to a customer, so go look around on prankcast.com for the full episode. Obviously I spent a few days on this one since it started on Thursday and ended on Saturday.Want to hear a fun story? I called this one college guy yesterday, told him his delivery driver was dead, and he was genuinely sad about it and promised that he would pray for the guy because he prays every night before bed. I told him no, he needs to pray right now. So he starts praying a pretty long prayer. Long enough for me to realize this was more sad than funny, especially since I was looking at the amount that he tipped and planned to shame him for tipping so little. WAS IT WORTH A HUMAN LIFE, TED? So I just hung up in the middle of the prayer. I'm pretty sure this still puts me pretty high on the evil spectrum, but at least I'm slightly less evil now. I deleted that prank and stopped doing dead delivery driver pranks.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: To find out more about the music you hear on this show, visit our page of artists. For a bit of history and a studio tour, this is a good starting page. Request a prank call and find links related to shows at snowplowshow.com. If you're searching for a specific thing said in a show, shitbradsays.com is a great resource for that.SUPPORT THE PLA: For extra weekly shows, subscribe on Patreon, Spotify, or Apple. Get our t-shirts and stickers at our TeePublic store. Get coins, vinyl records, CDs, and more on our Bandcamp page. We also have thing in our Zazzle store in our Spreadshirt store. Buy important things for us at PLA's wishlist or Brad's wishlist, but most importantly, please tell your friends, family, and strangers about all about us.JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Add PLA on Prankcast for live shows, add PLA on Facebook, add Snow Plow Show on Facebook, add PLA on X, add PLA on Tik Tok, add PLA on Bluesky, add PLA on Tumblr, add PLA on YouTube, add Snow Plow Show on YouTube, PLA on Twitch, PLA on Instagram, join a Prank Call Discord, the PLA Reddit, add RBCP on Instagram, add RBCP on X, add RBCP on YouTube, and leave a voice message for the show at 814-422-5309.PLA FRIENDS AND STAFF: Nik Caesar from scary-art.com is the unofficial PLA artist.  Buy PLA designs from Nik's Spreadshirt store.  You might also like the cactus and PLA designs in Laugh Track Matt's store.  Clownsec does a lot of cool things for PLA so go honk the PLAnet.  Watch JIAD's Calls of Mass Confusion and listen to a few of the prank call shows over at World of Prank Calls. Joe DiVita and Vista Blue do lots of music for us, but so do lots of other people, so visit the SPS music page for a very incomplete list.GAME WITH PLA Join us Animal Crossing addicts by becoming our friends on Switch. If you're into GTA5, join the PLA Radio crew.

The CPC leadership holds a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance (01:10). China calls on Japan to immediately stop its dangerous actions of harassing the PLA's normal military exercises and training (11:06). Clashes have erupted between Thailand and Cambodia with both sides accusing each other of breaching a ceasefire reached in July (15:59).

In recent months news of purges at the very top of the PLA have gripped headlines, with many speculating as to the cause and outcomes of this series of high-profile oustings. Many have concluded that regardless of the cause -- coup attempt, rampant corruption, incompetence, paranoia -- the result is that Xi has tightened his control over an historically elusive and *opaque* arm of the party-state. Xi is an outside figure -- he is not a military man, he has seen no bloodshed, commanded no battles, won no victories. And yet he now towers above the PLA as its ultimate leader, his mandate served willingly and devotedly. How has Xi managed this feat where his predecessors have failed? The truth is the most recently publicised purges are just one in a long line of adjustments to the military that have allowed Xi Jinping to strengthen his grip on the PLA. In this episode we discuss those adjustments, how they differ to those that came before, and what the results of Xi's strategy may be.Support the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod

Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they go over their picks for the best stories and hacks from the previous week. Things start off with a warning about the long-term viability of SSD backups, after which the discussion moves onto the limits of 3D printed PLA, the return of the Pebble smart watch, some unconventional aircraft, and an online KiCad schematic repository that has plenty of potential. You'll also hear about a remarkable conference badge made from e-waste electronic shelf labels, filling 3D prints with foam, and a tiny TV powered by the ESP32. The episode wraps up with our wish for hacker-friendly repair manuals, and an interesting tale of underwater engineering from D-Day. Check out the links over on Hackaday if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!

Hello, hello! This week - the Good Garbage podcast welcomes back the in-person interview - with Avantika Saraogi on the show! A visionary, Avantika is manufacturing PLA from sugarcane at BCML, where she is the executive director. She doesn't only oversee PLA production but also heads the entire sugarcane operation. From sugarcane development, procurement, grower relations, strategy, technology, mechanization, down to digitalization of the entire value chain.Avantika is dedicated to PLA because of it's compostability - especially in sustainable packaging. She sat down with Ved to about her business and her vision for innovation and growth - through the lens of sustainability. But the two also beyond that - speaking on preserving her family's legacy, while also embracing new opportunities. Join host Ved Krishna as he learns from inspiring guests and experts in the industry of sustainable packaging about ways to leave the planet cleaner and answer what is #GoodGarbage? Check out the Good Garbage podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts about making the planet cleaner! Check out more on our journey! Get involved at pakka.com#composting #sustainability #packaging #environment #compostable #environmentalart Producer: Alex Moore Video Producer: Sargam Krishna Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Good Garbage Podcast on YouTube: / @goodgarbage   Follow us on Instagram:  / goodgarbagepodcast   Send us your questions by texting us at 971-533-5338, or email alex.moore@pakka.com Good Garbage Podcast, Ved Krishna,family business, innovation, growth, sustainability, technology, modernization, legacy, future vision, opportunities, commitment, India, India Sustainability, Good Garbage, composting, compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

Lenkijos mieste Liubline rytoj prasidės Europos trumpojo 25-ių metrų baseino plaukimo čempionatas, kuriame Lietuvai atstovaus 10 plaukikų. Tarp jų - didžiausios šalies plaukimo žvaigždės ir jaunieji talentai.Plačiau Benas Klimaitis.

Els sindicats CGT, FSU i Solidaires surten al carrer aquest matí al centre de Perpinyà per reclamar un canvi en l'orientació dels pressupostos de l'estat, que s'estan debatent a París. Aquestes organitzacions consideren que s'està fent pagar als més desafavorits la manca de diners de l'estat i defensen mesures de justícia social i taxar més als més rics. La manifestació surt a les 10h de Plaça Catalunya.

China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argues that fifth-generation warfare, leveraging deepfakes and large language models, is potentially more destructive than nuclear weapons. Holt warns that autonomous AI systems adjudicating warfare decisions—analogous to WarGames—represents a probable future scenario. He assesses NATO as "slow and archaic," underscoring the urgent need for advanced indicators, warning systems, and diplomatic frameworks to manage emerging technological threats. NOVEMBER 1973

SHOW 11-26-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1959 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT STEE WITKOFF FIRST HOUR 9-915 Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — Colonel McCausland analyzes leaked details revealing Trumpenvoy Steve Witkoff coaching Russian negotiators and proposing Ukrainian territorial concessions, violating fundamental negotiation principles. McCausland believes the war's continuation is the most probable outcome given these dynamics. McCausland assesses NATO readiness, concluding that while economic components exist, political will remains crucial. He condemns the DoD's attempt to prosecute Senator Kelly for citing Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) principles. C915-930 CONTINUED Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — 930-945 Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch — Reinsch argues that American politics is fundamentally undermined by a culture of hyper-individualism—a concept emerging around 1968—that divorces citizens from duty, sacrifice, and relational belonging. This cultural fragmentation has destroyed "civic communion" and social cohesion. To reclaim the republic, Reinschcontends citizens must actively resist the breakdown of formative institutions and work to restore loyalty and commitment through religion, education, family, and military service. 945-1000 SECOND HOUR 10-1015 China's Property Crisis Deepens as State-Owned Giant Vanke Plunges; Export Model Creates International Friction — Fraser Howie — Howie documents the deepening property market crisis, evidenced by the financial collapse of state-owned developer Vanke. The central government avoids massive bailout commitments, converting acute sectoral problems into chronic structural drags that leave municipal and regional banks dangerously exposed. Howie notes that the government's current strategy—relying on massive export volumes—is generating significant international friction and pushback, as other nations fear being "swamped by cheap Chinese imports" and demand market access reciprocity. 1015-1030 PLA Anti-Submarine Warfare Grows, But Taiwan Conflict Will Immediately Escalate to Total War for Ryukyu Islands — Rick Fisher — Fisher notes that the PLA Navy has invested heavily in advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. However, Japan maintains a meaningful deterrent margin through its new lithium-battery powered submarines. Fisher warns that China cannot impose an effective blockade of Taiwan without invading and occupying the Sakushima Islands (part of the Ryukyu chain), guaranteeing that any conflict over Taiwan's status will immediately transition into total, wider warfare involving Japan and the United States. C 1030-104C Canada's PM Carney Pursues China Trade Ties Despite Warnings of Beijing's Malign Influence and Elite Capture— Charles Burton — Burton analyzes Prime Minister Carney's efforts to strengthen trade relations with China, potentially to offset escalating tensions with the U.S. Burton suggests Carney assumes China will reward policy concessions by opening its markets, though historical precedent demonstrates China routinely offers empty promises. Burton expresses concern that the government is delaying implementation of a Foreign Influence Registry to appease Beijing, enabling continued espionage, infiltration operations, and the "elite capture" of Canadian policy makers. 1045-1100 China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argues that fifth-generation warfare, leveraging deepfakes and large language models, is potentially more destructive than nuclear weapons. Holt warns that autonomous AI systems adjudicating warfare decisions—analogous to WarGames—represents a probable future scenario. He assesses NATO as "slow and archaic," underscoring the urgent need for advanced indicators, warning systems, and diplomatic frameworks to manage emerging technological threats. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS Interrogation; Details Canada's Decade of Failing to Counter Chinese Malign Activity — Charles Burton — Burton recounts his 2018 interrogation by China's Ministry of State Securityregarding his academic research on Chinese political democratization. He asserts that successive Canadian governments have consistently failed to challenge Beijing's malign operations. Burton cites slow responses to Huawei 5G concerns, government secrecy surrounding the Wuhan-Winnipeg laboratory connections during COVID-19, and current resistance to subsidized BYD electric vehicles, which function as surveillance and data collection tools. 1115-1130 1130-1145 1145-1200 FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 UK Tax Hikes Reach All-Time High, Fueling Entrepreneur Exodus and Political Turmoil for Labor Party — Simon Constable — Constable reports that the UK Labour budget under Rachel Reeves will raise the aggregate tax burden to an all-time high of 38% of GDP. This approach is viewed as fundamentally anti-business, with over two-thirds of entrepreneurs reporting that the government lacks genuine support for wealth creation and private enterprise. Constable predicts this environment will trigger an exodus of new wealth creators and capital. Constable suggests the resulting political turmoil positions Nigel Farage as a credible contender for future UKleadership. 1215-1230 Sanctions Hit Russian Economy Hard as Middlemen Charge Massive Premiums for Imports and Demand Huge Energy Discounts — Michael Bernstam — Bernstam details how countries including China and Turkey exploit Russia's economic isolation through sanctions. China demands oil discounts of up to $19 per barrel while simultaneously charging an 87% premium for manufactured goods exported to Russia. This arbitrage mechanism has contributed to a severe recession in Russia's civilian economy (5.4% contraction). Russia has increasingly relied on gold reserves to cover government budget deficits and sustain essential spending. 1230-1245 1245-100 AM SpaceX Explosion, Chinese Stranding Highlight Private Space Successes and Major Space Failures — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman reports on a SpaceX Super Heavy prototype explosion during testing, emphasizing that engineering failures are vital mechanisms for program advancement and refinement. In stark contrast, the Chinese space program's lack of transparency regarding capsule damage resulted in taikonauts being stranded without functional lifeboat capability—a historic first in crewed spaceflight. Boeing's Starliner manned capsule program was downgraded to cargo-only operations due to persistent technical deficiencies, resulting in substantially reduced contract valuation.

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On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a week of escalating rhetoric in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi's comments about a Taiwan contingency. Topics include: Memories of Senkakku Islands tensions in 2012, why protests in the streets are unlikely this time, possibilities to escalate and de-escalate from here, and possible PRC motivations for reacting so forcefully. From there: A new round of disappointing real estate data while Lou Jiwei predicts prolonged contraction, “phantom loans” at banks, and a rescue mission for the Shenzhou 21 crew at Tiangong space station. At the end: A leaked White House memo alleges Alibaba is cooperating with the PLA, Hasan Piker's viral travels spawn thoughts on Western influencers touring China, and a BBC journalist is reportedly under investigation for espionage in Brussels.

SOKOLSKI: CHINA'S CONVENTIONAL ICBM THREAT Guest: Henry Sokolski The US military is concerned China's PLA may field a conventionally armed ICBM able to strike the continental US. Such missiles could use maneuverable front ends to evade defenses and deliver autonomous drones. This weapon might target civil infrastructure to intimidate the US and deter intervention during a Taiwan conflict. This prospect is opening up a new and puzzling area of strategic warfare requiring urgent strategic assessment. 1941

SHOW 11-14-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE ECONOMY. FIRST HOUR 9-915 BLISS: WEST COAST URBAN ISSUES AND THE PACK FIRE Guest: Jeff Bliss Seattle elected socialist Kate Wilson, who wants public grocery stores. The Luxor Pyramid in Las Vegas has installed a massive slide for visitors. Both San Francisco and Santa Monica are seeing major business failures and mall auctions due to unchecked crime and vagrancy. Los Angeles Mayor Bass requested citizen help for cleanup before the Olympics. Meanwhile, the 3,000-acre Pack Fire in Mono County is being aided by heavy rain. 915-930 MCTAGUE: LANCASTER COUNTY ECONOMY AND AI FEAR Guest: Jim McTague Reports from Lancaster County show a strong local economy: a metal forming company is "busy as they've ever been" and actively hiring, and the mall is packed with shoppers. Tourism is thriving, exemplified by sold-out shows at the Sight and Sound Theater. However, a persistent fear of AI-driven layoffs exists among retirees, despite no personal connection to the issue. Data centers supporting AI are rapidly being built in the area. 930-945 A. THE FILIBUSTER AND CONTINUING RESOLUTIONS Guest: Professor Richard Epstein Professor Epstein discusses the filibuster's purpose: slowing down legislation to improve deliberation and mitigate hyper-partisanship. However, he argues its use against continuing resolutions is illegitimate, leading to "horrendous dislocation." He proposes changing the Senate rule to forbid filibusters on continuing resolutions, ensuring essential government functions are not held hostage for collateral political gain and maintaining fiscal continuity. 945-1000 B. BBC DEFAMATION AND THE NEED FOR REFORM Guest: Professor Richard Epstein Professor Epstein discusses the BBC's alleged defamation of President Trump through edited footage. Unlike US law, British defamation has a low bar, though damages may be smaller. Epstein contends that the BBC's reputational damage is enormous and suggests the institution is "thoroughly rotten" due to corruption and political capture. He advocates for cleansing the operation and breaking up the public monopoly. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 BRANDON-WEICHERT: AI'S IMPACT ON JOBS AND GEOPOLITICS Guest: Brandon Weichert High-profile layoffs at Amazon and Walmart are tied to AI replacing roles, fitting the anticipated economic transformation, though it may initially look like a bubble. The US leads in AI software, while China excels in robotics. Concerns exist regarding massive AI bets by industry leaders like Ellison and Altman, specifically whether their political ties could result in taxpayer bailouts if these huge projects fail. 1015-1030 FIORI: ITALIAN HERITAGE TRAINS AND POLITICAL DISPUTES Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Italy is launching heritage Christmas trains like the Espresso Monaco and Espresso Assisi, restoring old coaches and locomotives for tourists. Deputy PM Salvini is publicly criticizing aid to Ukraine, linking it to corruption, potentially as a strategy to regain consensus and boost his party's falling popularity. Nationwide student protests are occurring over school reform and the Palestine issue. Milan is preparing for Christmas celebrations. 1030-1045 A. COMMERCIAL SPACE ACHIEVEMENTS AND POLICY SHIFTS Guest: Bob Zimmerman Blue Origin's New Glenn successfully launched and landed its first stage vertically, becoming only the second company to achieve orbital stage reuse, despite its slow operational pace. VAST, a US commercial space station startup, signed a cooperation deal with Uzbekistan, possibly including flying an astronaut to its Haven One module. France announced a new, market-oriented national space policy, significantly increasing budgets and embracing capitalism via public-private partnerships. 1045-1100 B. GOLDSTONE FAILURE AND SUPERNOVA DISCOVERY Guest: Bob Zimmerman NASA's Goldstone antenna, a critical link in the Deep Space Network, is out of service due to an embarrassing error where it was over-rotated, twisting the cables. This impacts communications with interplanetary and Artemis missions. Separately, new astronomical data from a supernova explosion shows the initial eruption was not symmetrical but bipolar, pushing material and light along the star's poles, refining explosion models. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1. JOSEPHUS AND THE SIEGE OF JODAPATA Guest: Professor Barry Strauss The Jewish revolt against Rome, starting in 66 AD, is primarily chronicled by Josephus, a leader of the revolt and later historian. Josephus commanded the defense of Jodapata against General Vespasian. After defeat, Josephus survived a mass suicide pact, surrendered, and convinced Vespasian not to kill him by predicting he would become Roman emperor. The rebels were inspired by previous victories like the Maccabees. 1115-1130 2. TITUS'S SIEGE OF JERUSALEM Guest: Professor Barry Strauss Nero's forced suicide in 68 AD and the subsequent chaos confirmed Josephus's prophecy, leading to Vespasian being proclaimed emperor in 69 AD. Vespasian left his son Titus to lay siege to Jerusalem in 70 AD. Though Jerusalem was a strong fortress, the defenders were critically weakened by infighting among three rebel factions and their own destruction of the city's necessary grain supply. 1130-1145 3. SURVIVAL DURING THE SIEGE OF JERUSALEM Guest: Professor Barry Strauss Before the siege of Jerusalem was sealed, two foundational groups fled: Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakai, smuggled out to Yavneh to establish Rabbinic Judaism, and the followers of Jesus, who went to Pella. Titus focused the Roman assault on the city's weakest point, the northern wall. The overconfident Romans were repeatedly frustrated by Jewish defenders using effective irregular tactics, including raids and undermining siege equipment. 1145-1200 4. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE AND MASADA Guest: Professor Barry Strauss The Flavians decided to completely destroy Jerusalem and the Temple in 70 AD, an act of extreme Roman imperialism that left the city in ruins. Afterwards, Judea was upgraded to a formal Roman province with a governor and the 10th Legion quartered in Jerusalem. Four years later, the siege of Masada ended with the alleged suicide of defenders, though archaeological evidence remains controversial among scholars. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 US Greenlights ROK Enrichment, Raising Proliferation Fears Guest: Henry Sokolski, Executive Director of the Non-Proliferation Policy Education Center The US agreement to support the Republic of South Korea's civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing for peaceful uses is viewed by Sokolski as a movement toward proliferation. Sokolski notes that this decision greenlights the ROK—a treaty ally with a history of attempting to use its civil programs to make nuclear weapons—to a position similar to Iran's. The ROK successfully leveraged the inconsistency of US policy, pointing out that Japan has permission to enrich and reprocess fuel and possesses a massive plutonium stockpile. Granting the ROK these capabilities sets a concerning precedent, potentially compelling the US to allow other countries like Saudi Arabia to seek similar nuclear options. The proliferation concern is heightened further by the ROK's desire for a nuclear-powered submarine, which could lead to pursuit of a full nuclear weapons triad. 1215-1230 SOKOLSKI: CHINA'S CONVENTIONAL ICBM THREAT Guest: Henry Sokolski The US military is concerned China's PLA may field a conventionally armed ICBM able to strike the continental US. Such missiles could use maneuverable front ends to evade defenses and deliver autonomous drones. This weapon might target civil infrastructure to intimidate the US and deter intervention during a Taiwan conflict. This prospect is opening up a new and puzzling area of strategic warfare requiring urgent strategic assessment. 1230-1245 A. RARE EARTHS: CHINA'S MONOPOLY AND AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY Guest: David Archibald China's predatory pricing previously achieved a rare earth monopoly, damaging competitors like Lynas, which almost went bankrupt. Australia, via companies like Lynas and Iluka, is being eyed by the US as a non-Chinese source for rare earths critical for high-end electronics and defense. Processing is complex, requiring many steps, and often occurs in places like Malaysia. 1245-100 AM B. HIGH-TEMPERATURE RARE EARTHS AND PREDATORY PRICING Guest: David Archibald The most desirable rare earths, Dysprosium and Terbium, allow magnets to function at high temperatures. China is now sourcing 40% of its supply of these from Myanmar. Though Australia produces these, structural oversupply is a risk. Subsidies, like the floor price given to MP Materials, may be necessary to prevent Chinese predatory pricing from killing off non-commercial producers seeking market dominance.

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00:00:00 – Cold open: audio gremlins, show roadmap, “No Kings” chatter 00:04:53 – Alex Jones Clips of the Week: cabinet fever, memes, “engines don't run on past” 00:13:58 – Sparkle Shine Story Time: Maine Dem Graham Plattner's Nazi-linked tattoo & backlash 00:18:32 – Bernie's “tours of duty” defense; hypocrisy riffs around Plattner 00:23:17 – Follow-up: resurfaced sexual-assault comments keep Plattner in the barrel 00:28:19 – NYC socialist's mosque photo stirs WTC '93 imam flap; FBI informant angle debated 00:32:50 – Doomsday Scoreboard: Fourth Turning & Club of Rome “Limits to Growth” check-in 00:37:43 – AWS outage fallout: Eight Sleep beds brick without offline mode; cloud fragility jokes 00:41:13 – Speculation on Palantir-style monitoring tie-ins; more outage conspiranoia 00:45:45 – Rumor mill: “AWS replaced 40% of DevOps with AI” before crash (treated skeptically) 00:50:35 – China/BGI NIFTY tests, PLA links, and “DNA for super-soldiers” riff 01:10:07 – New Jersey “UFOs” solved: private contractor's giant manned quadcopter demo 01:19:42 – Poland: viral hoax empties farmer's potato piles; back-of-the-truck math & losses 01:27:28 – The International Taco Bell 50K: mandatory stops, puking rules, Baja Blast/Diablo challenges 01:37:06 – Kohler “Dakota” toilet camera/tracker launches; privacy/social-credit jokes ensue 01:46:12 – Sam's Club “urination bandit” ruins $10K of food, then lounges on patio set 01:49:28 – Sign-off & plugs: Saturday show, Discord, “keep watching the skies”   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

PLA Dissent Rumors and General Zhang Youxia's Loyalty Strategy. John Batchelor and General Blaine Holt discuss the rumor mill regarding the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and potential dissent against Xi Jinping. Specifically, rumors suggest General Zhang Youxia, a top uniformed PLA leader, is unhappy with changes in the country's direction. Holt notes that this information is currently under the "fog of diplomacy, fog of war." However, based on his research, Zhang Youxia has successfully ensured commanders of elite units, including the 82nd around Beijing, are loyal to the PLA itself, rather than solely the Chinese Communist Party. This strategy has helped stabilize the military situation. Holt suggests that average Chinese soldiers facing economic issues might see a morale boost if they believe their top general could lead efforts to "right the ship." 1906 PEKING

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the “No Kings” protests against President Trump, rising ties between Marxists and Islamists in U.S. politics, the arrest of a Hamas-linked illegal in Louisiana, new calls for deportations of radicalized citizens, and global updates from Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, China, and Australia.   “No Kings” Protests Fall Flat: Millions were expected at anti-Trump demonstrations over the weekend, but turnout reached only one to five percent of Kamala Harris voters. Democrats Abroad rebranded their rallies as “No Tyrants” to avoid offending actual monarchs in Commonwealth nations. Bryan says, “Democrats want no kings — except the real ones.”   Radical Islamist Runs for NYC Mayor: Ugandan-born Marxist Zohran Mamdani appeared at protests alongside Imam Siraj Wahhaj, a former unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Wahhaj has preached jihad abroad and called for an Islamic nation in America through political activism. Bryan cites the UAE's foreign minister warning that “Western naïveté about radical Islam will destroy us.”   Hamas Terrorist Arrested in Louisiana: An illegal immigrant from Gaza, Mahmoud al-Muhtadi, who joined the October 7th Hamas attacks, was living in the U.S. as a Biden-approved resident. ICE also arrested a Texas man offering bounties to kill agents, and a Michigan mayor defended naming a street after a Hamas sympathizer. Bryan warns, “These are the people we've let in — and they want to destroy this country.”   DHS Embraces “Re-Migration” Policy: The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to strip citizenship from naturalized extremists, arguing that fraudulent applications and post-naturalization crimes justify “de-naturalization and return.” Critics call it racist; Bryan calls it overdue.   Trump's Expanding War on Narco-Terror: The U.S. Navy sank another cartel vessel near Venezuela, killing three Marxist rebels linked to Colombia's ELN. Colombian President Gustavo Petro — himself a former terrorist — protested the strike, but Trump said Petro “doesn't want to mess with the United States.” Senator Rand Paul demanded congressional oversight, sparking debate over executive war powers.   China's Internal Purge and the Mineral Wars: President Xi Jinping removed nine generals in the largest purge since Mao, signaling espionage and internal fractures. Meanwhile, Trump meets Australia's Prime Minister Albanese at the White House today to announce joint investments in rare earth minerals and new Pacific supply chains.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: No Kings protest turnout, Zohran Mamdani Imam Siraj Wahhaj jihad, Hamas terrorist Louisiana arrest, DHS remigration denaturalization policy, Trump narco-terror Venezuela Colombia ELN, Rand Paul war powers debate, Xi Jinping purge PLA generals, Trump Australia rare earth partnership

Jon Czin spent years as a top China analyst at the CIA, served as China Director on Biden's National Security Council, and now works at the Brookings Institution. We discuss what Xi's fourth-term means for China's top leadership and military, Taiwan, and the US. We cover: How Xi's mafioso-style “decapitation strategy” has kept the PLA in line and why he's purged more generals than Mao. Cognitive decline and how end-of-life thinking might be shaping Xi's succession plans and Taiwan strategy. Tariffs, rare earths, and China's appetite for pain vs. America's. Beijing's parochialism and its limits in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. What intelligence work on China actually looks like and whether or not Xi's era is duller than previous generations. Plus: who might succeed Xi, comparing the Politburo Standing Committee to a frat house, and why chips and TSMC matter much less in Xi's Taiwan calculus than most think. Outtro Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices