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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 

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

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.

Els veïns del nucli antic podran escollir quina imatge o imatges es col·loquen a la tanca que protegirà els contenidors del carrer Vall de Venècia. Són fotografies antigues que mostren com era fa anys el barri de Venècia. La campanya s'ha titulat Un vot, una imatge. Alejandra Bejarano, tècnica del Pla de ciutadania i immigració dels serveis socials especialitzats, explica que la iniciativa neix arran de la voluntat dels veïns de la zona de recuperar la identitat del barri i afegeix que també volen incloure la diversitat que hi ha al barri. “Els veïns comentaven que volien recuperar la identitat del barri i vam pensar que aquesta podria ser una bona iniciativa”Alejandra Bejarano Tres dones puntaires el 1940 (Fons Josep Ribera i Cardona) Tot i que la campanya s'adreça als veïns del nucli antic, pot votar tothom que faci vida a la zona, és a dir, no cal estar-hi empadronat, sinó que també poden votar comerciants o vianants que hi passegen i volen participar de l'elecció. Hi ha dues opcions: escollir una sola imatge o bé escollir que hi hagi fins a set fotografies diferents. “És una tanca que té una mida molt gran i s’hi pot col·locar una foto o diverses fotos, però per a una cosa o l’altra escolliran les imatges els veïns”Alejandra Bejarano La votació es pot fer a través del portal web de l'Ajuntament i estarà oberta fins al 13 de gener.

Gada noslēgumā atskatāmies uz pasaules tehnoloģiju aktualitātēm, sākot no mākslīgā intelekta līdz robotiem, sadzīves ierīcēm un visu pa vidu. Un ko mums sagādās nākamais gads? To visu palīdz apzināt tehnoloģiju eksperts Reinis Zitmanis un kiberdrošības influenceris Elviss Strazdiņš. Plašāk par tehnoloģiju jaunumiem lasi arī LSM portālā.

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

Meilutytė, Šidlauskas ir Kaušpėdas – Europos čempionato sprinto rungčių pusfinaliuose.Plačiau Benas Klimaitis.

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!

476è programa de Periscopi Gelidenc a Ràdio Gelida amb Chiqui Canton, electromecànic de l’EDAR de Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, músic i veí de la Plaça de l’Església de Gelida. Comencem coneixent com és la seva feina de manteniment a una estació de depuració d’aigües residuals. Ens explica el cicle de l’aigua, des dels nostres habitatges fins que torna als rius un cop tractada, així com els reptes i consells per a un bon servei. Continuem comentant la seva trajectòria com a músic, darrerament amb el grup Polaris. Finalment ens descobreix les particularitats de viure al rovell de l’ou del poble, on se celebra la tradicional Festa de Santa Llúcia, i l’arribada des de la Vilafranca del Penedès natal. Emès el 6-12-25 i el 10-12-25.

Gada atskata raidījumu ciklā piestājam Latvijas tehnoloģiju nozarē, kur kopā ar "LabsOfLatvia.com" žurnālisti Andu Aseri un "Kursors.lv" veidotāju Kristapu Skuteli šķetinam, kas ir aizejošā gada spigltākie un nozīmīgākie notikumi. Unikāls ieskats tādās tēmās kā jaunuzņēmumu panākumi, mākslīgais intelekts Latvijā un Baltijā, kiberdrošība, zinātnes sasniegumi, telekomunikācijas, sakari un digitālā identitāte, mobilitāte un e-auto attīstība un e-komercija. Un ko mums atnesīs 2026. gads? Plašāk par tehnoloģiju jaunumiem lasi arī LSM portālā.

Aquest divendres obre les portes la Fira de Nadal ubicada al passeig Verdaguer, amb una 20a de casetes d'artesania, restauració i alimentació, a més de tallers infantils a dins d'una cúpula i un trenet que anirà fent voltes. Per animar la fira, en aquest primer cap de setmana hi haurà actuacions musicals i zumba. Avui mateix actuen a l'escenari Los 80 Principales, demà ho fa el DJ Agustí Viader amb música dels '80 i '90, mentre que diumenge hi haurà nadales amb el Coro Romero Verde. Detall de l’arbre de Nadal de la Plaça de la Vila. La gran novetat d’aquest Nadal a Lloret és la pista de gel, que s'inaugura a les 18h amb una exhibició de patinadors professionals. El preu és de 8 euros, amb descomptes a les tardes dels primers dies entre setmana. La regidora de Promoció Econòmica i Comerç, Cristina Aymerich, explica que “a l'hivern també hi ha vida a Lloret, volem que la gent d'aquí no es mogui i que vingui la gent dels voltants”. La voluntat és atraure públic local i de proximitat. La fira de Nadal estarà oberta fins al 21 de desembre, mentre que la pista de gel s'allarga fins al 7 de gener.

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.

„Kiekvieną kartą, kai popiežius lankosi Artimuosiuose Rytuose, tai visada būna savotiškas balansavimas ant lyno, nes jam tenka atsižvelgti į labai įvairių etninių ir religinių bendruomenių jautrumą ir patį konfliktų kamuojamą regioną. Būtent toks debiutas laukia popiežiaus Leono XIV-ojo, kuris lapkričio 27–gruodžio 2 d. lankosi Turkijoje ir Libane. Pirmosios užsienio kelionės tikslas - paminėti 1700-ąsias Nikėjos susirinkimo metines ir padrąsinti karo išvargintus gyventojus." Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Kelionės išvakarėse pasirodžiusį popiežiaus Leono XIV-ojo apaštalinį laišką „In unum fidei“, skirtą ekumenizmui, aptars filosofas, kultūros istorikas Vytautas Ališauskas.Gruodžio 8 d. sukanka 60 metų nuo Vatikano II Susirinkimo pabaigos. Šią datą spaudos apžvalgoje paminės Giedrius Tamaševičius.„Krikščioniškos minties puslapis“: Bruce Morill „Pabaigos pradžia: eschatologija liturginiuose metuose“.Kun. Mozė Mitkevičius: apaštalas Paulius, Adventas ir Kalėdos.Filosofo Povilo Aleksandravičiaus „Įspūdžiai iš Pietų Afrikos“.Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.

Gadam noslēdzoties, atskatāmies uz mākslīgā intelekta progresu 2025. gadā. Kopā ar mūsu ciemiņu Agati Ambulti soli pa solim ejam cauri lielajiem MI modeļu lēcieniem, infrastruktūras attīstībai, MI klātbūtnei cilvēku ikdienā un tam, kā mainās sabiedrība. Kas šajā gadā pārsteidza visvairāk? Kurās jomās progress bijis visstraujākais, un ko tas nozīmē Latvijai? Plašāk par tehnoloģiju jaunumiem lasi arī LSM portālā.

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.

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

Tindrà lloc el divendres 28 de novembre a partir de les 19.30 h a la Plaça Major d'Olot que vol ser el tret de sortida a la temporada nadalenca a la ciutat i que comptarà amb un concert i tastets gastronòmics. En parlem amb Gemma Canalias, Regidora de Promoció de la Ciutat, d'Empresa, Comerç i Turisme

Se dice que la calidad nunca pasa de moda. Pero en los mercados se ha roto este mantra. Este tipo de empresas y los fondos especializados no están en su mejor momento. ¿Deja esto una oportunidad? Lo analizamos con Ferrán Belmonte, analista de fondos en Trea Asset Management; Gabriela Pérez-Pla, Gestora Cartera de Fondos en Creand Asset Management y Ralph Elder, director general en España y Latinoamérica en BNY Investments. Gracias también a nuestros partners BNY Investments, donde saben invertir como debe ser, siempre con el cliente en el centro. Y Carmignac, que desde desde 1989 ha ofrecido a los inversores una gestión verdaderamente activa y basada en sus convicciones, ayudándoles a alcanzar sus objetivos a largo plazo. ¡EMPEZAMOS! El discurso de Roger Federer que mencione Ferrán: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqWUuYTcG-o

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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.

En una sessió que es va complementar amb un seguit de taules de treball, ahir es va presentar al Miramar el 'Pla clima Sitges 2050', un document que planteja 84 accions, moltes de les quals ja en desenvolupament, destinades a complir dos objectius de futur: per un costat la eliminació gradual de gasos contaminants, a partir d'estratègies vinculades a l'ús d'energies netes, i per l'altre l'aplicació d'estratègies que redueixin la vulnerabilitat de Sitges i de la seva ciutadania a l'impacte del canvi climàtic. Tota la documentació del pla clima es pot consultar a través de la plataforma de participació participa311 des d'on es poden fer totes les aportacions que vulgueu fins al proper 5 de desembre. Us comentem les línies bàsiques de la proposta, i escoltareu les declaracions de la regidora Carme Gasulla i de la climatòloga Clara Garcia. L'entrada Es presenta el ‘Pla clima 2050’, el full de ruta per a la descarbonització i l’adaptació al canvi climàtic de Sitges. S’hi poden presentar aportacions fins al 5 de desembre ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

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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A fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the collapse of a UK spy trial, and a damning new report on China's exploitation of U.S. defense research—Chris and Matt unpack a pivotal few weeks in global politics and intelligence. They assess the Trump-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas, the role of Jared Kushner, Qatar, and Tony Blair in the deal, and why Netanyahu's legal troubles could upend it all. In London, they break down how a high-profile Chinese espionage case unraveled, exposing gaps in the Official Secrets Act and Britain's uneasy relationship with Beijing. And in Washington, Matt digs into a new Congressional report on U.S. taxpayer-funded defense research benefiting the PLA—from hypersonics, quantum computing, and AI—and the bipartisan effort to close those loopholes. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs. Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/3441b1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/N3XqFtU7TXY Articles discussed in today's episode "How Trump Pushed Israel and Hamas to Yes" by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Vivian Salama | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/10/ceasefire-gaza-trump-israel-hamas/684529/ "Hamas Is Not Done Fighting" by Matthew Levitt | Foreign Affairs: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/palestinian-territories/hamas-not-done-fighting "White House Works to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu" by Katie Rogers and Luke Broadwater | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/trump-gaza-israel-netanyahu.html "The aide, the associate, the ‘Chinese agent' – and the collapse of a long-awaited UK spy trial" by Dan Sabbagh and Amy Hawkins | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/collapse-uk-spy-trial-china-christopher-cash-christopher-berry "Witness statements in relation to alleged breach of Official Secrets Act on behalf of China" by Matthew Collins | Crown Prosecution Service: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/witness-statements-in-relation-to-alleged-breach-of-official-secrets-act-on-behalf-of-china "Fox in the Henhouse: The US Department of Defense Research and Engineering's Failures to Protect Taxpayer-Funded Defense Research" | US House Select Committee on the CCP: https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/reports/fox-in-the-henhouse What else we're reading this week "A CIA Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian's Vault" by John Schwartz | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html "Charles Powell: Britain has always had to deal carefully with China" by Luke O'Reilly | The New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/charles-powell-britain-has-always-had-to-deal-carefully-with-china "Director General Ken McCallum gives threat update" by Ken McCallum | MI5: https://www.mi5.gov.uk/director-general-ken-mccallum-gives-threat-update "Dutch services share less information with the US: 'Sometimes we don't tell things anymore'" by Huib Mudderkolk | Volkskrant: https://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/nederlandse-diensten-delen-minder-informatie-met-de-vs-soms-vertellen-we-dingen-niet-meer~b4882f19/ "The Kremlin's New Contractors: Inside Russia's Market for Political Warfare" by Anton Shekhovtsov | Towers of Europa: https://shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/the-kremlins-new-contractors "Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns" by James W. Kelly | BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q73312zlpo "Mysterious Aircraft Crash Near Area 51 Just Got Weirder" by Joseph Trevithick | The War Zone: https://www.twz.com/air/mysterious-aircraft-crash-near-area-51-just-got-weirder "Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data" by Andy Greenberg and Matt Burgess | WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/satellites-are-leaking-the-worlds-secrets-calls-texts-military-and-corporate-data/ "Trump Administration Authorizes Covert CIA Action in Venezuela" by Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/us/politics/trump-covert-cia-action-venezuela.html "Trump Is Turning Back the Clock on US Policy in Latin America" by Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/us-china-latin-america-trump/ "Why did the China spying case collapse?" by Will Barker | The Week UK: https://theweek.com/defence/why-did-the-china-spying-case-collapse Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. 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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  

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, John Culver argues that two seemingly contradictory trends define China's military this year: Xi Jinping's sweeping purge of senior PLA leaders and the PLA's rapid transformation into a far more lethal, joint-capable force. He notes unprecedented vacancies on the Central Military Commission and across theater commands—suggesting corruption is the excuse, not the cause—as Xi prioritizes loyalty and faster progress toward his ambitious reform goals. While 2027 isn't an “invasion deadline,” Culver says the PLA is racing to meet its centennial benchmarks, with September's parade showcasing a growing nuclear triad, serious investments in undersea warfare, and expanding unmanned aircraft. He cautions that any U.S.-created “hellscape” around Taiwan can be mirrored by China, which can produce equipment that is combat relevant in the Western Pacific at industrial scale. On gray-zone pressure, he casts China's Coast Guard as a paramilitary tool and says its ability to run a sustained blockade would hinge on complex command-and-control that it hasn't yet demonstrated in military exercises. Ultimately, Culver emphasizes that there is much about the PLA that remains unknown from the outside as Xi Jinping purposely keeps information opaque. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2025. John Culver is a nonresident senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. Prior to retiring from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2020, he served since 1985 as an analyst and manager on China, with a particular focus on the People's Liberation Army. From 2015 to 2018, Culver served as national intelligence officer for East Asia (NIO-EA). He was a founding member of the CIA's Senior Analytic Service, was in the Senior Intelligence Service, and was a recipient of the CIA's Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, and the William L. Langer Award for extraordinary achievement in the CIA's analytic mission.

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

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

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with questions surrounding the Fourth Plenum as it continues in Beijing this week. Topics include: The Party's messaging on past successes, a timeline for policy announcements in the days and weeks to come, steps the Party may take to address consumption with its next Five-Year Plan, and the full spectrum of possibilities surrounding Xi and his succession plans. From there: Reactions to the news of PLA purges that became official last week, including why some explanatory theories make more sense than others and why the upheaval is not necessarily a positive signal for Taiwan. At the end: More notes on the trade war with the U.S., the plot thickens with Nexperia and the Netherlands, a new website for Andrew's writing, and an update on Yang Hansen in Portland.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent mass-purge of nine high-level PLA military officials and Politburo members, and the impact of Xi Jinping's continued military centralization on the PLA's warfighting capabilities. Next, Miles details the life and career of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Chen Ning Yang, and the formative role he played in support of the CCP's United Front strategy. Finally, Miles covers the latest dialogue following China's announced export controls for rare earth minerals, and responds to criticisms related to the important role of hawkish rhetoric in the US-China strategic competition landscape. 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.

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

Join us on November 6th, 2025, for the third annual Coast Summit, as we celebrate the visionary leaders who are pioneering solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.This year's theme, "Healthy People, Healthy Planet," highlights the vital link between personal well-being and environmental regeneration. The Coast Summit brings together leaders from the worlds of sustainability, adventure, business, wellness, and storytelling in a format that blends the energy of a trade show with the insight of a summit.This isn't just a gathering—it's a launchpad for people and ideas that are shaping the future.Tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly! Schedule coming soon!Here is the Link to Sign Up TODAY: https://www.coastfilmfestival.com/coast-summithttps://www.fibrestrap.com/A more sustainable cable tie! Check out this great episode with Co-Founder Sigrid Svedberg SummaryIn this episode of Sustainable Packaging, host Cory Connors interviews Sigrid Svedberg, co-founder of EVLR, about their innovative product, Fiber Strap. Sigrid shares her background in engineering and how she transitioned into the packaging industry. The conversation delves into the environmental benefits of Fiber Strap, its material composition, and its applications across various industries, including bikes and toys. Sigrid discusses the company's growth, market interest, and the impact of sustainability regulations on their business. The episode concludes with insights into future innovations and how to contact the EVLR team.TakeawaysSigrid Svedberg has a background in engineering and design.Fiber Strap is made from Nordic tree fibers and PLA.The product is designed to replace plastic zip ties in packaging.Fiber Strap is biodegradable and dissolves in water.It maintains 70% of its strength after one year in outdoor conditions.The product is gaining traction in the bike and gardening tool industries.Sigrid emphasizes the importance of sustainability in packaging.The company is in a scale-up phase and has developed its first production machine.Regulations like the plastic tax are influencing market demand for alternatives.Future applications include horticulture and marine industries.TitlesRevolutionizing Packaging with Fiber StrapSigrid Svedberg on Sustainable InnovationsSound bites"This is just pure paper, the cord.""We work a lot with bikes.""We have developed our first machine."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Packaging and EVLR01:06 Sigrid Svedberg's Background and Entry into Packaging02:04 The Innovation of Fiber Strap03:47 Material Composition and Strength of Fiber Strap05:52 Environmental Impact and Biodegradability07:57 Applications in Various Industries09:57 Future Innovations and Scaling Up Fiber Strap11:38 Company Growth and Market Interest13:47 Sustainability Regulations and Competitions15:43 Exploring New Markets and Applications17:40 Conclusion and Contact InformationKeywordssustainable packaging, fiber strap, EVLR, biodegradable materials, packaging innovation, environmental impact, plastic alternatives, packaging industry, eco-friendly solutions, Sigrid Svedberghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

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This episode explores how the PRC is developing autonomous drone swarm technology for deployment during a potential military invasion of Taiwan. Guest Biographies Timothy Ditter is a senior research scientist in CNA's China Studies Program. His work covers PLA amphibious warfare, China's military modernization and expansion, China's growing nuclear weapons program, and China's nascent global military presence. Eleanor Harvey is a senior research secialist in CNA's China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report: PRC Concepts for UAV Swarms in Future Warfare CNA InDepth: China Readies Drone Swarms for Future War

For decades, while the rest of the world's powers have distracted and tangled themselves with wars of choice and blunder, the People's Republic of China has been watching, learning, and building. To what end?Returning to Midrats to discuss this and more will be Dean Cheng.Dean is a Senior Advisor, United States Institute of Peace; Non-resident Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies; Non-resident Fellow, George Washington University Space Policy Institute.He recently retired after 13 years with the Heritage Foundation, where he was a senior research fellow on Chinese political and security affairs, and wrote on various aspects of Chinese foreign and defense policy.Prior to joining the Heritage Foundation, he was a senior analyst with the China Studies Division (previously, Project Asia) at CNA from 2001-2009.Before joining CNA, he was a senior analyst with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) from 1996-2001. From 1993-1995, he was an analyst with the US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment in the International Security and Space Division, where he studied the Chinese defense industrial complex.He is the author of the book Cyber Dragon: Inside China's Information Warfare and Cyber Operations (NY: Praeger Publishing, 2016), as well as a number of papers and book chapters examining various aspects of Chinese security affairs.Show LinksXi Jinping hails ‘unstoppable' China at landmark military parade, Financial TimesMore than pageantry, China's military parade shows off new missiles, drones and other equipment, The IndependentYJ-15 missile, YJ-19, YJ-17, YJ-20 hypersonic missiles, Global TimesNASA Names Astronauts to Next Moon Mission, First Crew Under ArtemisSummaryIn this conversation, Dean Cheng and the hosts discuss the implications of China's recent military parade, the evolution of its nuclear capabilities, and the modernization of its conventional military forces. They focus on China's ambition to establish a new world order and the strategic importance of its space and cyber capabilities. The discussion also touches on the role of coercion and deterrence in China's military strategy, as well as the challenges posed by its growing influence on the global stage.TakeawaysChina's military parade reflects its growing power and ambition.The presence of foreign leaders at the parade indicates shifting alliances.China is expanding its nuclear capabilities significantly.The PLA is focusing on both conventional and nuclear modernization.China's approach to military strategy includes both coercion and deterrence.The Chinese space program aims for long-term presence on the moon.China's cyber capabilities are evolving rapidly and pose a threat.The PLA's indigenous production capabilities are improving.China's military strategy is influenced by its historical context.The geopolitical landscape is changing with China's rise.Chapters00:00: Introduction to the Discussion on China and Military Parades03:07: Analysis of the Recent Military Parade and Its Implications06:05: The Evolution of China's Nuclear Capabilities12:07: China's Conventional Military Strategy and Modernization16:04: China's Global Influence and New World Order20:06: The Role of Coercion and Deterrence in Chinese Strategy26:12: China's Space Program and Technological Advancements34:59: China's Cyber and Information Warfare Capabilities43:46: The Future of China's Military and Strategic Developments

    CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 1957 9-15-25 GOOD EVENING.  THE SHOW BEGINS IN TROUBLED AMERICA... FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 915-930 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 930-945 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom 945-1000 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: South Korea's President Accused of Aligning with CCP and North Korea GUEST AND TITLE: Morse Tan, former US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's policies, including a visa waiver for Chinese tourists, which Tan likens to CCP tactics. Tan claims Yoon aligns with the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea, dismantling counterintelligence and attending parades with Putin and Kim Jong-un. He reports Chinese nationals, pro-Yoon, illegally voted, and a third of South Korean police are reportedly CCP operatives. Yoon'sapproval is low, with most Koreans distrusting the CCP and prioritizing the US alliance. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesSUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk, focusing on areas near Pokrovsk. He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies130-1145 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet.1145-1200 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US.1215-1230 Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa, the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTScommanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions.1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition require

HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. 1936

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