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Dziļas zināšanas vai oratora un organizatora dotības, varbūt spilgts tēls un harizma - kas padara pasniedzēju par labu skolotāju? Cik gudram jābūt, lai mācītu citus gudrus cilvēkus un lai auditorijas priekšā būtu autoritāte? Un kāpēc pat pašos erudītākajos neieklausās ne sabiedrība, ne politiķi? Intelektuālais līderis ar kristālskaidru reputāciju sabiedrībai un emocionālais atbalsts un mentors studentiem - šādu portretu gribētos zīmēt mūsdienu profesoram, kurš vairs nav tikai lekciju lasītājs ziloņkaula tornī, bet aktīvs sabiedrības loceklis. Šādu tēlu sniedz dažādi pētījumi par mūsdienu prasībām pret cilvēkiem, kuri ikdienā māca citus gudrus cilvēkus. Cik gudram jābūt, lai mācītu citus gudrus cilvēkus un lai auditorijas priekšā būtu autoritāte? Un kāpēc pat pašos erudītākajos neieklausās ne sabiedrība, ne politiķi? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā analizē Latvijas Univeristātes Izglītības zinātņu un psiholoģijas fakultātes profesore, Doktorantūras skolas direktore Zanda Rubene, Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes asociētā profesore, Pedagoģiskās izaugsmes centra direktore Nora Jansone un biznesa augstskolas "Turība" asociētā profesore, studiju prorektore Evija Kļave. Kas gaidāms Zinātnieku nakts pasākumos Latvijā?  Šajā nedēļas nogalē Latvijā ir zinātnes lielākie svētki gadā - Eiropas zinātnieku nakts, kas aizvadītajā gadā pulcēja teju 30 tūkstošus apmeklētāju visā Latvijā. Kas šogad gaidāms dažādos institūtos un Latvijas augstsskolās?  Izpētīt zinātni aicina Latvijas Zinātnes padomes pārstāve Liene Bērziņa. Eiropas Zinātnieku nakts Latvijā ir liels zinātnes kopienas kopdarbs - Latvijas Zinātnes padome uzrunā un aicina izglītības iestādes, pētniecības institūcijas un organizācijas visā Latvijā iesaistīties, radīt savas aktivitātes, ko savukārt interaktīvā kartē apkopo zinātnes komunikācijas platformas “Research Latvia” veidotāji. Sarunu par pasākuma ideju turpina Latvijas Zinātnes padomes direktora pienākumu izpildītāja Elita Zondaka. Plašu aktivitāšu klāstu Zinātnieku naktī piedāvās Latvijas Universitāte. Pārdaugavā liela rosība gaidāma universitātes Akadēmiskajā centrā - gan Zinātņu, gan Dabas mājā -, un tur par kādu no aktivitātēm gādājusi Latvijas Universitātes vadošā pētniece Gunta Kalvāne. Stāstīt par saviem pētījumiem - tā ir arī Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijas zinātnieku prioritāte. Humanitārās, sociālās un mākslas zinātnes Latvijā pēdējos mēnešos nonākušas politisko diskusiju krustpunktā, bet ne tikai Latvijā vien šīs zinātnes nozares dažkārt tiek uztvertas kā otršķirīgas, kuru rezultātus nav tik viegli un acīmredzami skatīt kā lietderīgus. Zinātnieku nakts un tās aktivitātes Latvijas Kultūras akadēmijā ir iespēja mainīt šo priekšstatu, un to apliecina akadēmijas Zinātņu prorektore Anda Laķe.

NOTE: We know non-Spotify users may not be able to view this from here, but the program is also available on YouTube. Thanks.Eryk and John look back at Taiwan's first direct presidential election: the protests and constitutional reforms that made it possible, Lee Teng-hui's controversial visit to Cornell University, and the Chinese missile tests that turned an election campaign into the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP's Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.Held in the shadow of PLA missiles, the election was a landmark in Taiwan's democratization.

Eryk and John look back at Taiwan's first direct presidential election: the protests and constitutional reforms that made it possible, Lee Teng-hui's controversial visit to Cornell University, and the Chinese missile tests that turned an election campaign into the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis.On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP's Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.Held in the shadow of PLA missiles, the election was a landmark in Taiwan's democratization.

„Saksonijoje-Anhalte, kur vienam gyventojui tenka daugiau bažnyčių nei bet kurioje kitoje Vokietijos žemėje, staigus bažnyčios lankymo sumažėjimas atvėrė tuštumą, kuria ir pasinaudojo AfD. Kraštutinės dešinės partija, surinkusi 44% balsų ir dominavusi visose amžiaus grupėse, tarp moterų, kaimo ir miesto vietovėse, pasiekė tai, ko nė viena dešinioji partija Vokietijoje nebuvo pasiekusi nuo Antrojo pasaulinio karo“. Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Naujausią „Artumos“ numerį pristato vyriausiasis redaktorius Darius Chmieliauskas: „Kai atsiprašymų nebeužtenka“.Komentaras: apie banalybių perteklių viešojoje erdvėje (aut. Augminas Petronis).„Krikščioniška mintis“: William Johnston SJ „Mums reikalinga revoliucija“.„Kalba Mozė“: kun. Mozė Mitkevičius apie apaštalą Paulių ir tikėjimo kliūtis.Gabrielės Gailiūtės-Bernotienės radijo apybraiža „Apie dideles nuodėmes ir rūsčią paguodą“.Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.

Tik laiko klausimas – kiek dar galės vadintis miestiečiais – jauna programuotojų šeima, Ingrida ir Nerius Žarnauskai ieško sodybos kaime ir nori užsiauginti sau maisto. Programuotojai daržininkavimo patirtį kol kas kaupė balkone, bet sako, kad atėjo laikas kažkam didesnio, norisi ir kokią vištą ar ožką auginti. Nors šeimos idėja susilaukė didelio dėmesio ir palaikymo, visgi surasti sodybą, tinkamą gyvenimui visus metus, ne taip paprasta. Gal jūs tapsite jaunos šeimos svajonės išsipildymo dalimi? Plačiau apie tai laidoje „Gimtoji žemė“.

Sestdien, 12. septembrī, 20 sociālās aprūpes centri piecos Latvijas reģionos pirmo rezii vērs savas durvis cilvēkiem, kuri vēlas iepazīt brīvprātīgā darba iespējas šajos centros. Ko nozīmē brīvprātīgā darbs senioru aprūpes centros? Par to interesējamies raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot.  Stāsta "Ascendum" valdes priekšsēdētāja Antonija Skopa, Atvērto durvju dienu vēstnese Eva Johansone un brīvprātīgo mentore projektam "Sarunas ar senioriem" Laura Lapiņa. Raidījuma viešņas aicina cilvēkus pārdomāt un apciemot šajā dienā kādu no sociālās aprūpes centriem. Arī, ja tas tas būs tikai viens iepazīšanās brauciens, tam būs vērtība. Arī viena satikšanās var kaut ko mainīt. Plašāka informācija par pieteikšanos, lai dotos uz kādu no sociālās aprūpes centriem "Ascendum" mājaslapā.

111 Hz'in bu özel bölümünde geride bıraktığımız 5 yıllık yolculuğa kuş bakışı bakıyoruz. Albert Einstein'ın uzay-zamanından Kaluza-Klein teorisine, Christopher Nolan'ın Interstellar filmindeki Tesseract kütüphanesinden Voyager 1'in uzay boşluğundaki Altın Plağı'na uzanan bu yolculukta, insan zihninin zamana bıraktığı izler ve ürettiğimiz "zaman kapsülleri" var.Biz de 111 Hz kütüphanesinin raflarında bir tura çıkıyor ve geçmiş bölümlerimizdeki zaman kapsüllerini yeniden açıyoruz. Bu bölümde: (00:00) 111 Hz'in 5. Yılı ve Geçmişe Bakış (04:59) Fizikte 5. Boyut ve Kaluza-Klein Teorisi (07:47) Interstellar, Tesseract ve Zamanın Mekansallaşması (11:16) Kütüphaneler ve Voyager Altın Plağı (17:01) Zaman Kapsülleri: Transhümanizm ve Cahil Cesareti (20:36) Zaman Kapsülleri: Yaratıcılık Miti ve Frankenstein (25:04) Son Zaman Kapsülü ve 5 Yıllık Teşekkür Sunan: Barış ÖzcanYapımcı: Podbee Media Tüm bölümler, videolar ve daha fazlasına Podbee App ve podbee.com'dan ücretsiz olarak ulaşabilirsiniz. Bu bölüm reklam ve sponsorluk içerebilir.

Sociālo uzņēmumu ir arvien vairāk, šī joma kļūst arvien aktīvāka. Lielākā daļa nodarbojas izglītības jomā. Un arī šogad notiks ikgadējais "piču" jeb prezentāciju konkurss sociālās uzņēmējdarbības konkursam "Tam labam būs augt". Deviņu gadu laikā tas guvis lielu atsaucību. Kas piesaista uzņēmējus, interesējamies raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot. Plašāk stāsta Latvijas Sociālās uzņēmējdarbības asociācijas direktore Linda Curika, attīstības centra "Gadalaiki" vadītāja Inga Ašmane, "Restarta skolas" vadītaja Undīne Lūse un sociālā uzņēmuma "Izjauc un atklāj" vadītāja Kristīna Virse. "Lielākā daļa sociālo uzņēmumu šai jomai pievēršas pievienotās vērtības dēļ, ko tā sniedz," uzskata Kristīne Virse.

Siekiant vartotojus paskatinti rinktis lietuviškus produktus, populiarinami nacionalinės kokybės produktai (NKP). Kaip sako Lietuvos daržovių augintojų asociacijos direktorė Simona Marmienė, net 70 procentų asociacijos narių augina maistą pagal nacionalinės kokybės produktų reikalavimus. Tiesa, vartotojų rate dar trūksta supratimo, kas yra NKP.Ilgametes ūkininkavimo tradicijas Vilkaviškio rajone puoselėja Alvytės ir Eugenijaus Valuckų šeima. Aktyviai į ūkio darbus įsitraukė ir vaikai. Dukra Neringa Budrevičienė sako, kad kone 1000 hektarų ūkyje auginamos įvairios kultūros: tiek javai, tiek daržovės. Ką reiškia užauginti bulves pagal NKP reikalavimus ir koks kelias laukia nuo lauko iki stalo.Jurginai – ne vien grožis akims. Meksikoje, iš kur ir yra kilę jurginai, jų gumbai yra vartojami maistui kaip bulvės, gaminams ir į gilių kavą panašus gėrimas. Plačiau apie tai papasakos VU Botanikos sodo Žolinių ir dekoratyvinių augalų kolekcijos kuratorė Lidija Radevičiūtė.Ved. R. Simanavičienė

„Krokuvos arkivyskupija įkūrė komisiją, kuri peržiūrės seniau įvykusius ir dabartinius atvejus, susijusius su suaugusiaisiais, patyrusiais bažnytinių institucijų išnaudojimą. Tai viena iš pirmųjų diecezinių iniciatyvų Lenkijoje ir katalikiškame pasaulyje, skirta būtent suaugusiesiems, kuriems buvo padaryta žala Bažnyčios aplinkoje, o ne atvejams, susijusiems su nepilnamečiais.“ Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Ką rodo Šv. Sosto atstovo vizitas į Maskvą? Atgarsius žiniasklaidoje apžvelgs Giedrius Tamaševičius.„Magnificat leidiniai“ kviečia rudenį pradėti su nauju maldyno egzemplioriumi (pristato Inga Čiuberkytė).„Krikščioniška mintis“: Motinos Teresės iš Kalkutos „Laiškas kunigui“.„Kalba Mozė“: kun. Mozė Mitkevičius pasakoja apie apaštalą Paulių ir jo santykį su vargšais.Poeto Antano Šimkaus radijo apybraiža „Žmonės, nešini gėlėmis“.Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.

Rugsėjis vairuotojams – tarsi kasmetinis išbandymas: po vasaros į gatves grįžta gerokai didesni eismo dalyvių srautai, o kartu – situacijos, kuriose vairuotojams reikia kur kas daugiau kantrybės. Kokias klaidas vairuotojai kelyje daro dažniausiai ir kaip to išvengti? Plačiau apie tai, kartu su KTU lektoriumi ir saugaus eismo ekspertu Mindaugu Vilkicku ir saugaus eismo ekspertu Dariumi Kanapinsku.Ved. Ignas Andriukevičius.

Donald Trump has ordered the deadliest attacks against Iranian targets since July, striking IRGC air defense systems, radars, telecommunications - and reportedly a wedding party. On today's episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant look at the fresh round of deadly escalating violence, including Iran's retaliatory missile and drone barrage targeting US positions in Jordan, Iraq and the UAE, as well as killing sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, SOAS's China Institute director Steve Tsang breaks down Beijing's calculated gamble on the Iran war, how China is building a new world order around itself, and why Xi Jinping is kicking himself that the PLA isn't ready to invade Taiwan at this opportune moment. HighlightsUS strikes hit IRGC bases & Iran-Russia supersonic missile deal exposedWhy Xi Jinping is kicking himself that the PLA isn't ready to invade TaiwanCONTRIBUTORS:Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiaraineyRoland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphantSteve Tsang, director SOAS China Institute WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dkCONTENT REFERENCED:Iran attacks US bases after claiming American missiles hit wedding partyhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/02/us-strikes-iran-airport/Russia secretly helped Iran build missiles to target US warshipshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/02/russia-helps-iran-build-c340l-supersonic-cruise-missiles/Steve Tsang and Olivia Cheung: China's Global Strategy under Xi Jinpinghttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/chinas-global-strategy-under-xi-jinping-9780197828816Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Audio Producer: Peter ShevlinVideo Producer: Max BowerResearcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh and Lucy HadlowStudio Operator: Andy WatsonExecutive Producer: Venetia Rainey ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

L'alcalde de Benifairó de les Valls José Álvarez i la regidora Luisa Sanfrancisco, han passat per micròfons de la Finestra del Rey, per a parlar-nos de les principals intervencions que està immers la població. Així com de les festes, que ja estan tirant fum. La nova piscina Camí de les Valls Remodelació de la Plaça de l'Ajuntament Policia Local CEIP L'Ermita Festes Pressupostos A continuació poden escoltar l'entrevista.

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Kaip skambėtų migla, kuria galima uždengti istorinį kraštovaizdį darkančius naujadarus? Kokia muzika lydėtų spindinčius bažnyčios bokštus, iškylančius virš rūke skęstančių naujų pastatų? Naujame albume „Balta tamsa“ išgirsime muziką, sukurtą menininkės ir tyrėjos Rėdos Brandišauskienės meniniam protestui, kuris naujai įrašytas Misionierių bažnyčioje Vilniuje. Pasakoja kompozitorius Dominykas Digimas ir smuikininkė Lora Kmieliauskaitė.Kembridžo universitete ketinama įsteigti Lietuvos studijų profesūrą – nuolatinę profesoriaus pareigybę, skirtą Lietuvos studijoms. Teigiama, kad jos atsiradimas gilintų supratimą apie Lietuvą visame pasaulyje, paskatintų daugiau mokslinių tyrimų, seminarų, konferencijų ir turėtų naudos ne tik Jungtinės Karalystės, bet ir Lietuvos universitetų akademinei bendruomenei. Plačiau – kolegės Ievos Radzevičiūtės pasakojime.Šiandien – Lietuvos Laisvės diena. Prieš 33-ejus metus Lietuva įtvirtino savo laisvę – iš šalies teritorijos pasitraukė paskutiniai Rusijos kariuomenės daliniai. Ankstyvą rytą Vilniaus geležinkelio stotyje vyko diskusijos, iki pat 23 val. tęsis instaliacija „Besąlygiškos laisvės link“. Pokalbis su idėjos autore Rugile Grendaite ir istoriku Antanu Terlecku.Ved. Jolanta Kryževičienė

Eidamas 90-uosius metus mirė Norvegijos karalius Haraldas V. Naujuoju karaliumi tampa jo sūnus 53 m. Hokonas VIII.Plačiau – LRT RADIJO bendradarbis Norvegijoje Mantas Tomkūnas.

Užsienio kultūros naujienos: Kinijoje pradėtas tyrimas dėl patriotinės dainos žodžius scenoje pakeitusio garsaus komiko, po beveik 700 tūkstančių eurų apgavystės Estijos menininkai rengia labdaros aukcioną ir Ukrainos sankcijų sulaukęs animacinis serialas „Maša ir Lokys“.Nacionalinis M. K. Čiurlionio dailės muziejus kviečia į nemokamus terapinius užsiėmimus. Juose M. K. Čiurlionio kūriniai taps atspirties tašku ne tik meno pažinimui, bet ir žvilgsniui į save. Meditatyviai stebėdami paveikslus dalyviai analizuos kylančias mintis ir emocijas, o pasitelkę spalvas, formas bei vaizdinius kurs savo darbus. Plačiau apie tai – Kotryna Lingienė.Nacionalinis M. K. Čiurlionio dailės muziejus kviečia į nemokamus terapinius užsiėmimus. Juose Čiurlionio kūriniai taps atspirties tašku ne tik meno pažinimui, bet ir žvilgsniui į save.Į lietuvių kalbą išversta vieno žymiausių šiuolaikinių filosofų, profesoriaus Markuso Gabrielio knyga „Kodėl pasaulio nėra“. Kaip mes suprantame pasaulį ir kur einame, kokius iššūkius mums kelia dirbtinis intelektas ir kodėl verta įsiklausyti į filosofų pastebėjimus – pokalbis su knygos autoriumi.Jau trečią kartą Kauno teatrai kviečia į renginį „Pietų pertrauka su Kauno teatrais“. Penki miesto teatrai atskleis sezono planus, susipažindins su naujais kūrėjais ir kvies diskutuoti.Šiandien Klaipėdos pakrašty, daugiabučių vidiniame kieme, jaunieji menininkai surengs tarpdisciplininį gatvės teatro pasirodymą. Čia jie sukūrė savotišką žaidimų aikštelę, į kurią, kelias dienas pasitreniravę ir parepetavę, kvies daugiabučių gyventojus bei žiūrovus iš viso miesto.Ved. Jolanta Kryževičienė

ASV un Kanādas tirdzniecības sarunas cietušas neveiksmi un iespējams sankciju karš. Tāpat ASV pieteikušas jaunu sankciju kampaņu (Economic D-Day) pret Irānu, kādas varētu būt tās iespējamās sekas? Bet Islandē gaidāms referendums par iestāšanās sarunu atsākšanu ar Eiropas Savienību. Kādas ir Islandes un Eiropas Savienības šī brīža attiecības? Ārvalstu aktualitātes pārrunāsim studijā, kurā būs Austrumeiropas politikas pētījumu centra valdes locekle, direktora vietniece, vecākā pētniece Elīna Vrobļevska un Latvijas Radio Ziņu dienesta ārzemju ziņu žurnālists Uldis Ķezberis. ASV sankciju karš Pagājušās nedēļas nogalē sabruka ASV un Kanādas sarunas par abu valstu tirdzniecības attiecībām, un Vašingtona jau noteikusi jaunus 50 procentu muitas tarifus aptuveni 20 miljardu dolāru vērtām Kanādas precēm. Kanādas premjerministrs Marks Kārnijs paziņojis, ka Otava aptur sarunas un atbildēs ar līdzvērtīgiem tarifiem, kas stāsies spēkā 8. septembrī. Abas puses vaino viena otru sarunu pārtraukšanā, kas līdz pēdējam brīdim tika uzskatītas par iespēju panākt plašāku vienošanos. Domstarpības skar ne tikai tarifus, bet arī abu valstu turpmāko ekonomisko attiecību principus. Vašingtona pieprasa lielāku piekļuvi Kanādas tirgum un izmaiņas automobiļu, tērauda un alumīnija tirdzniecībā. Savukārt Otava nevēlas piekāpties jautājumos, kurus uzskata par savas ekonomiskās suverenitātes sastāvdaļu, tostarp Kanādas tiesībām patstāvīgi veidot tirdzniecības attiecības ar citām valstīm. ASV tirdzniecības pārstāvis Džeimisons Grīrs apgalvo, ka Kanāda sarunu beigās izvirzījusi jaunas prasības, bet Kārnijs tās raksturojis kā nepieņemamas. Ja tarifu konflikts turpināsies, tā sekas būs jūtamas abās robežas pusēs. Kanāda ir cieši integrēta ASV ekonomikā, un īpaši ievainojamas ir autobūves, tērauda, lauksaimniecības un enerģētikas nozares. Savukārt ASV uzņēmumiem sadārdzināsies Kanādas izejvielas un citas importētās preces, kas var palielināt izmaksas arī amerikāņu patērētājiem. Kanādas valdība jau gatavo atbalsta pasākumus skartajiem uzņēmumiem un strādā pie alternatīviem eksporta tirgiem. Plašākā nozīmē konflikts apdraud arī līdzšinējo Ziemeļamerikas ekonomiskās sadarbības modeli. Abas valstis kopā ar Meksiku ir sasaistītas ar ASV–Meksikas–Kanādas nolīgumu, taču jaunā tarifu eskalācija var apgrūtināt tā nākotni. Kanādā vienlaikus pastiprinās diskusijas par nepieciešamību samazināt ekonomisko atkarību no ASV un ciešāk sadarboties ar citiem tirdzniecības partneriem. Tādēļ pašreizējais konflikts vairs nav tikai strīds par atsevišķām muitas likmēm – tas var kļūt par pagrieziena punktu ASV un Kanādas attiecībās, kas gadu desmitiem balstījušās uz ciešu ekonomisko integrāciju. ASV un Irānas ekonomiskās spriedzes Pirmdien, 24. augustā, ASV uzsāka jaunu ekonomiskā spiediena kampaņu pret Irānu, ko prezidenta Donalda Trampa administrācija nodēvējusi par “Economic D-Day” jeb ekonomisko D-dienu. ASV finanšu ministrs Skots Besents paziņojis par plašāku sankciju piemērošanu Irānas naftas, finanšu un militārajam sektoram, kā arī uzņēmumiem un valstīm, kas palīdz Teherānai apiet līdzšinējās sankcijas. Vašingtona vēlas šādā veidā samazināt Irānas ieņēmumus un piespiest tās vadību piekāpties jautājumos, par kuriem līdz šim nav izdevies panākt vienošanos. Jaunās kampaņas būtiskākā atšķirība ir tā, ka ASV draud vērsties ne tikai pret pašām Irānas institūcijām, bet arī pret ārvalstu uzņēmumiem un finanšu iestādēm, kas turpina ar Irānu veikt darījumus. Īpaša uzmanība pievērsta Ķīnai, kas ir nozīmīgākais Irānas naftas pircējs. Vašingtona apdomā piemērot sankcijas arī Ķīnas bankām, kas iesaistītas Irānas naftas tirdzniecībā, kas varētu izraisīt jaunu saspīlējumu ASV un Ķīnas attiecībās, kas jau tā ir sarežģītas. Teherāna jaunos ASV draudus noraida, apgalvojot, ka sankcijas ir mēģinājums panākt Irānas pakļaušanos. Irānas ekonomika jau atrodas smagā stāvoklī - nacionālās valūtas kurss sasniedzis vēsturiski zemāko līmeni, bet augstā inflācija turpina mazināt iedzīvotāju pirktspēju. Vienlaikus Irānas amatpersonas draud atbildēt, tostarp ierobežojot naftas eksportu caur Hormuza šaurumu, kas ir viens no pasaules nozīmīgākajiem enerģijas transporta ceļiem. Eksperti norāda ASV kampaņas iespējamie rezultāti tādēļ var būt atšķirīgi. Ja Vašingtonai izdosies būtiski ierobežot Irānas iespējas pārdot naftu un piekļūt starptautiskajai finanšu sistēmai, ekonomiskais spiediens uz Teherānu vēl vairāk pieaugs un tas varētu veicināt atgriešanos pie sarunām. Taču Irānai ir gandrīz piecdesmit gadu pieredze dzīvošanā sankciju apstākļos, un līdzšinējās sankciju kampaņas nav spējušas piespiest Teherānu atteikties no tās būtiskākajiem ārpolitikas mērķiem. Turklāt sankciju paplašināšana pret Ķīnas uzņēmumiem var pārvērst cīņu ar Irānu plašākā ekonomiskā konfliktā. Islandes referendums Sestdien, 29. augustā, Islandes iedzīvotāji referendumā lems, vai valstij atsākt sarunas par iestāšanos Eiropas Savienībā (ES). Šis balsojums pats par sevi nenozīmēs lēmumu par dalību Eiropas Savienībā. Pozitīva rezultāta gadījumā tiktu atsāktas sarunas ar Briseli, bet galīgais lēmums par iespējamo dalību būtu jāpieņem atsevišķā referendumā. Tādēļ pašreizējais balsojums ir jautājums par to, vai Islande vispār vēlas atkal izvērtēt dalības nosacījumus. Islande jau ilgstoši ir cieši saistīta ar Eiropas Savienību, lai gan nav tās dalībvalsts. Kopš 1994. gada tā kopā ar Norvēģiju un Lihtenšteinu ir Eiropas Ekonomikas zonas dalībniece, kas Islandei nodrošina pieeju Eiropas vienotajam tirgum un brīvu preču, pakalpojumu, kapitāla un cilvēku kustību. Islande ir arī Šengenas zonas dalībvalsts. Tādējādi valsts jau pārņem ievērojamu daļu Eiropas Savienības noteikumu, lai gan nepiedalās to pieņemšanā ES institūcijās. Pilnvērtīgai dalībai ES Islande pirmoreiz pieteicās 2009. gadā, laikā, kad valsti smagi bija skārusi pasaules finanšu krīze. Sarunas sākās 2010. gadā, un to gaitā tika slēgta vai provizoriski noslēgta virkne sarunu sadaļu. Tomēr 2013. gadā pie varas nāca eiroskeptiska valdība, kas sarunas apturēja, un 2015. gadā Islande informēja Briseli, ka vairs nevēlas tikt uzskatīta par ES kandidātvalsti. Viens no sarežģītākajiem jautājumiem bija zivsaimniecība – nozare, kurā Islande īpaši sargā savas tiesības patstāvīgi noteikt nozvejas apjomus un pārvaldīt teritoriālajos ūdeņos esošos resursus. Tagad jautājums par dalību atkal aktualizējies gan ekonomisku, gan ģeopolitisku apsvērumu dēļ. Islandes ekonomiku ietekmē inflācija un nestabils kronas kurss, bet Krievijas karš Ukrainā un pieaugošā spriedze Ziemeļatlantijā un Arktikā mudinājuši vairāk runāt par ciešāku sadarbību ar Eiropas valstīm drošības jautājumos. Islandei pašai nav armijas, un tās drošība līdz šim lielā mērā balstījusies NATO un attiecībās ar ASV. Vienlaikus pēdējo gadu ģeopolitiskās pārmaiņas likušas Islandē no jauna vērtēt, cik drošs ir līdzšinējais ārpolitikas modelis. Tomēr sabiedrībā nav vienprātības par atgriešanos uz iestāšanās ceļa. Atbalstītāji uzskata, ka dalība ES dotu lielāku ekonomisko un politisko stabilitāti, savukārt opozicionāri izrāda bažas par nacionālās suverenitātes ierobežošanu, īpaši zivsaimniecības jomā. Tieši zvejniecība, kas nodrošina aptuveni 40 procentus Islandes eksporta, varētu kļūt par vienu no sarežģītākajiem jautājumiem iespējamajās sarunās. Islandes valdība jau paziņojusi, ka kontroli pār saviem zvejas resursiem tā uzskata par vienu no būtiskākajām nacionālajām interesēm. Sagatavoja Artis Tomsons un Eduards Liniņš.

Biodegradable and compostable are not the same word — and the man who put PLA into packaging explains exactly where the difference lives.In this Good Garbage episode, Ved Krishna talks with Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and the scientist behind PLA as we know it, about how the legacy polymer was created in his lab, what polymerization really means, and who is responsible for compostability and end of life. Part 2 of 2.

What does the transformation of the PLA mean for China's global position and strategy? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman and GPF analyst and China expert Victoria Herczegh join host Christian Smith to discuss how Xi Jinping's supreme desire for loyalty impacts the PLA's effectiveness, the operational risks of rapid technological modernization without critical evaluation, and what's next for US-China relations as signals of de-escalation appear ahead of next month's summit. Also: Taiwan's symbolic role. Episode recorded on August 18, 2026. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter.

Here's a show. It's got a few calls in it and some of them are good, but others are just so so. I hide a pirate radio transmitter in one yard and a phased array antenna throughout my city and then I get mistaken for A.I. again. This one is brought to you by The Prime Minister of Australia. The opening song is by Synthead. The end song is by John G.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.

Europos centriniam bankui raginant žmones pasisakyti dėl naujo eurų dizaino, dauguma Kauno rajone sutiktų gyventojų sako, kad ant banknotų norėtų matyti paukščius. Visuomenės apklausoje siūlomi du variantai – Europos kultūrą atspindinčios asmenybės arba upės ir paukščiai. Vis dėlto, pašnekovai teigia labiausiai mėgstantys dabartinį dizainą. LRT radijas toliau kviečia susipažinti su atsitiktiniais praeiviais. Šį šeštadienį Edvinas Kučinskas lankosi Kulautuvoje.Ilgamete želdinimo patirtimi pasidalins kraštovaizdžio architektas Dovydas Jakubauskas. Net ir didžiausi balkonai Dovydui netampa iššūkiu. Kartais, norint sukelti vazonus ir augalus, tenka pasitelkti ir kraną,. Kaip sako kraštovaizdžio architektas, kiekviename balkone galima sukurti jaukią, žalią erdvę. Tiesa, yra dalykų į kuriuos reikia atkreipti dėmesį. Tai ir vazonų svoris, ir apšvietimo subtilybės. Plačiau apie tai išgirsite rubrikoje „Auga ir balkone“.Artėjant rugsėjui jaučiamas itin didelis suaktyvėjimas nekilnojamojo turto nuomos rinkoje. Būstų ieško į miestus grįžtantys ar atvykstantys studentai, tačiau tuo naudojasi ir sukčiai. Pastaruoju metu policijos įvykių suvestinėse atsiranda vis daugiau pranešimų apie į sukčių pinkles patekusius ir pinigus praradusius žmones. Kaip nuo to apsisaugoti ir ar įmanoma atgauti prarastus pinigus?Šį savaitgalį Smiltynė taps viena svarbiausių Lietuvos lankininkų varžybų vietų – čia vyks tradicinė „Klaipėdos taurė“, kurioje per pusšimtį dalyvių iš Lietuvos bei Latvijos.Viena didžiausių Saudo Arabijos mažmeninės prekybos ir maisto pramonės milžinų dairosi į Lietuvos pieno sektorių. Norėtų arba pats statyti čia gamyklą, arba pirkti dalį kurios nors vietinės perdirbimo įmonės. Premjeras žada padėti įgyvendinti planus, žemės ūkio ministras prognozuoja eksporto augimą ir geras žinias ūkininkams dėl pieno supirkimo kainos. Bet ne visi ūkininkai tiki, kad toks galingas investuotojas tikrai ateis.Ved. Paulius Selezniovas

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Inspiration: Oriol's Tale of Creativity and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-10-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament a la Plaça Major.En: The sun shone brightly in Plaça Major.Ca: Era la festa de la Mare de Déu d'Agost, i tot el poble estava ple de vida i color.En: It was the festival of Mare de Déu d'Agost, and the whole town was brimming with life and color.Ca: Les banderoles onejaven amb la brisa estiuenca i les olors de les delícies catalanes, com les coques i les botifarres, omplien l'aire.En: The flags fluttered in the summer breeze, and the scents of Catalan delicacies, like coques and botifarres, filled the air.Ca: Oriol, un jove artesà, havia muntat el seu estand prop de la font antiga, intentant venedors de ceràmica.En: Oriol, a young craftsman, had set up his stall near the old fountain, attempting to sell ceramics.Ca: Les seves mans treballaven amb habilitat sobre l'argila, però el cor li bategava amb impaciència i nerviosisme.En: His hands worked skillfully over the clay, but his heart beat with impatience and nervousness.Ca: Oriol lluitava amb ell mateix.En: Oriol struggled with himself.Ca: Sabia que la seva feina era bona, però el dubte s'instal·lava dins seu.En: He knew his work was good, but doubt crept inside him.Ca: Sempre havien estat els altres expositors, amb anys d'experiència, qui captivaven l'atenció del públic.En: It had always been the other exhibitors, with years of experience, who captivated the audience's attention.Ca: Els seus treballs es trobaven en una cantonada poc transitada de la plaça, i això li feia por.En: His works were located in a less-traveled corner of the square, and this frightened him.Ca: Però Oriol no volia rendir-se.En: But Oriol didn't want to give up.Ca: Va decidir fer demostracions en directe del seu art per atreure compradors.En: He decided to do live demonstrations of his art to attract buyers.Ca: Amb fermesa, va col·locar la seva taula de treball al mig i va començar a modelar.En: With determination, he placed his worktable in the middle and began to sculpt.Ca: La gent es parava, observant amb interès.En: People stopped, watching with interest.Ca: Oriol, absorbit en el seu art, gairebé no va notar la presència de Núria i Pere, dos veïns molt respectats al poble.En: Oriol, absorbed in his art, almost didn't notice the presence of Núria and Pere, two very respected locals in the town.Ca: Però just aleshores, el seu torn giri va fer un grinyol esgarrifós i va parar sobtadament.En: But just then, his potter's wheel let out a chilling screech and suddenly stopped.Ca: La màquina havia deixat de funcionar.En: The machine had stopped working.Ca: Oriol es va quedar immòbil per un moment, les mans suspeses en l'aire.En: Oriol stood motionless for a moment, his hands suspended in the air.Ca: El seu primer impuls va ser rendir-se, però llavors va recordar el desig ardent de triomfar.En: His first impulse was to give up, but then he remembered his burning desire to succeed.Ca: Amb determinació, es va agenollar i va començar a arreglar el torn.En: With determination, he knelt down and began to fix the wheel.Ca: Les seves mans van treballar febrils i, finalment, després d'uns minuts que van semblar eterns, la màquina va tornar a la vida.En: His hands worked feverishly, and finally, after a few minutes that seemed eternal, the machine came back to life.Ca: L'audiència, que havia estat observant plenament atenta, va esclatar en aplaudiments.En: The audience, which had been watching intently, burst into applause.Ca: Entre els que aplaudien estaven Núria i Pere, que, impressionats pel coratge d'Oriol, es van apropar per parlar amb ell.En: Among those applauding were Núria and Pere, who, impressed by Oriol's courage, approached to speak with him.Ca: Van lloar el seu talent i van comprar diversos articles del seu estand.En: They praised his talent and bought several items from his stall.Ca: Els dos van prometre parlar amb els amics i familiars sobre la qualitat del seu treball.En: They both promised to tell friends and family about the quality of his work.Ca: Amb el suport d'aquests dos influents vilatans, altres també es van sentir atrets.En: With the support of these two influential townspeople, others also felt drawn.Ca: Oriol va començar a vendre peces amb una nova confiança.En: Oriol began to sell pieces with newfound confidence.Ca: Va entendre que la seva passió i la seva determinació podien portar-lo lluny, fins i tot quan les coses no anaven com ell esperava.En: He understood that his passion and determination could take him far, even when things didn't go as he expected.Ca: Els somriures dels compradors li donaren una nova esperança.En: The smiles of the buyers gave him new hope.Ca: La Plaça Major, sota aquell sol estival radiant, va presenciar el naixement d'un artesà digne de reconeixement.En: Plaça Major, under that radiant summer sun, witnessed the birth of a craftsman worthy of recognition.Ca: Oriol havia trobat la seva veu i, amb ella, el seu lloc.En: Oriol had found his voice and, with it, his place. Vocabulary Words:the festival: la festathe craftsman: l'artesàthe stall: l'estandthe fountain: la fontthe clay: l'argilaskillfully: amb habilitatthe doubt: el dubtethe exhibitors: els expositorsto captivate: captivarthe audience: l'audiènciato frighten: fer porto give up: rendir-sedetermination: la determinacióthe worktable: la taula de treballto sculpt: modelarabsorbed: absorbitrespected: respectatthe potter's wheel: el torn girichilling: esgarrifósmotionless: immòbilto succeed: triomfarthe impulse: l'impulsfeverishly: febrilmenteternal: eternthe applause: els aplaudimentscourage: el coratgeto praise: lloirto burst: esclatarinfluential: influentnewfound: nova

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Oriol's School Adventure: Making Friends at Plaça de Sant Roc Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-08-10-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu brillava sobre la Plaça de Sant Roc.En: The summer sun shone over Plaça de Sant Roc.Ca: Els nens corrien amunt i avall.En: The children were running up and down.Ca: Els pares xerraven als bancs.En: The parents were chatting on the benches.Ca: Era el primer dia d'escola, i Oriol estava nerviós.En: It was the first day of school, and Oriol was nervous.Ca: Ell era un nen de deu anys amb una passió per l'aventura.En: He was a ten-year-old boy with a passion for adventure.Ca: Avui, però, l'escola nova li semblava un gran repte.En: Today, however, the new school seemed like a big challenge.Ca: Oriol va passejar per la plaça, mirant les cares desconegudes.En: Oriol walked around the square, looking at the unfamiliar faces.Ca: Volia fer amics, però no sabia com començar una conversa.En: He wanted to make friends, but he didn't know how to start a conversation.Ca: Va mirar al seu voltant, els còdols del carrer sota els seus peus marcaven un camí nou i desconegut.En: He looked around, the cobblestones on the street beneath his feet marking a new and unknown path.Ca: A prop, Marta i Jordi estaven parlant.En: Nearby, Marta and Jordi were talking.Ca: Marta tenia el cabell llarg i un somriure càlid, mentre Jordi portava una samarreta de colors vius.En: Marta had long hair and a warm smile, while Jordi wore a brightly colored t-shirt.Ca: Oriol va sentir com discutien sobre un llibre de pirates.En: Oriol overheard them discussing a book about pirates.Ca: Això el va emocionar.En: This excited him.Ca: A ell també li encantaven els pirates!En: He loved pirates too!Ca: El cor li bategava fort.En: His heart was pounding.Ca: Havia de fer alguna cosa.En: He had to do something.Ca: Finalment, va reunir el coratge i es va apropar.En: Finally, he gathered up the courage and approached them.Ca: "Hola, em dic Oriol," va dir amb una veu una mica tremolosa.En: "Hi, my name is Oriol," he said with a slightly shaky voice.Ca: "He sentit que parlàveu de pirates.En: "I heard you talking about pirates.Ca: A mi també m'agraden.En: I like them too."Ca: "Marta i Jordi el van mirar i li van somriure.En: Marta and Jordi looked at him and smiled.Ca: "Hola, Oriol!En: "Hi, Oriol!"Ca: " va dir Marta.En: said Marta.Ca: "Vols unir-te a nosaltres?En: "Would you like to join us?Ca: Ens encanta llegir històries d'aventures.En: We love reading adventure stories."Ca: "Oriol es va sentir acollit.En: Oriol felt welcomed.Ca: Van començar a parlar sobre els seus llibres preferits.En: They started talking about their favorite books.Ca: Cada vegada que parlaven, Oriol sentia que les seves pors desapareixien una mica més.En: Every time they talked, Oriol felt his fears fade a little bit more.Ca: Amb cada paraula, es feia més valent i segur de si mateix.En: With each word, he became braver and more confident.Ca: A mesura que passava el matí, la Plaça de Sant Roc estava plena de riures i nous amics.En: As the morning went on, Plaça de Sant Roc was filled with laughter and new friends.Ca: Oriol es va adonar que fer amics no era tan difícil com pensava.En: Oriol realized that making friends wasn't as hard as he thought.Ca: Quan va arribar l'hora del pati, Oriol, Marta i Jordi jugaven plegats.En: When recess came, Oriol, Marta, and Jordi were playing together.Ca: Oriol es va adonar que ja no estava nerviós per l'escola.En: Oriol realized he was no longer nervous about school.Ca: Ara se sentia emocionat de veure què li portaria el dia següent.En: Now he felt excited to see what the next day would bring.Ca: Va prometre a si mateix ser més obert i aprofitar les oportunitats per fer nous amics.En: He promised himself to be more open and take the opportunities to make new friends.Ca: Al final del dia, Oriol va comprendre que, amb una mica de coratge, podia marcar la diferència.En: By the end of the day, Oriol understood that, with a little courage, he could make a difference.Ca: I així, la plaça de Sant Roc es va convertir en el primer capítol d'una nova aventura per a Oriol.En: And so, Plaça de Sant Roc became the first chapter of a new adventure for Oriol.Ca: I sabia que la seva història en aquesta escola acabava de començar.En: He knew that his story at this school had just begun.Ca: Avui havia fet dos nous amics, i això era només el principi.En: Today he had made two new friends, and this was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:the summer: l'estiuthe children: els nensthe parents: els paresthe benches: els bancsnervous: nerviósthe passion: la passióthe adventure: l'aventurathe challenge: el reptethe square: la plaçaunfamiliar: desconegudesthe cobblestones: els còdolsthe street: el carrerbeneath: sotaunknown: desconegutthe hair: el cabellthe smile: el somriurethe t-shirt: la samarretabrightly colored: de colors viusthe book: el llibreexcited: emocionatto gather: reunirthe courage: el coratgeto approach: apropar-seto join: unir-seto welcome: acollirto fade: desaparèixerbrave: valentthe laughter: els riuresthe recess: l'hora del patiopen: obert

This week it's NVIDIA Nemotron Ultra through Perplexity - my sub is running out soon. It made some pretty amazing mistakes and totally made up the references list at the end. I dunno, stick to making chips fellas cause this is a bit shit. Still, it's better than nothing. The clankers are still doing okay at the shownotes thing. Enjoy! --------SummaryMr. Insider and Hong Kong Jack open with the passing of Melbourne matriarch Kath Pettingill (91) and the grim, darkly comic history of the Pettingill–Allen clan — Dennis “Dr Death” Allen, the Stevenson Street fortress, and the Wall Street executions. They pivot to Victoria's suppression-order addiction (half the national total) and the Ralph Carr rape conviction that took 48 hours to un-suppress, then dissect IBAC's Operation Richmond into the UFU/CFA/FRV stitch-up — six years, no corruption findings, just “serious and concerning conduct.”Cross the border to NSW: ICAC's Operation Rosne is live, Jean‑Claude Perrottet is squirming in the box as Nassif's $2M bribe tapes play, and Jeremy Greenwood is ghosting from London. A detour through minority-government history (Gillard–Greens–Oakeshott–Windsor) segues into a housing-market stoush: banks forecasting −10%, the Budget saying +2%, and Tanya Plibersek claiming “best time ever for first‑home buyers.”The Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday unravels — non-verbal till 11, 600 miles in six days, 30 marathons in 35 days, a brain tumour, 7‑Up kid, £5.5M raised, AI‑written resignation letter — and the ABC's Four Corners hiring ex‑Mongol Mahmoud Fazal is flagged for next week. Fauci's diaries, RFK Jr.'s peptide purge, and COVID revisionism draw a furious rant. Ukraine's drone supremacy, PLA drone investment, and why NATO spending metrics miss the point.Sport: Trump's “club champ” grift, Geelong's secret concussion waiver (chaired by AFL Commission boss Craig Drummond), the wildcard-round tanking farce driven by betting partners, Tasmania signing Nigel Lappin, and Carlton's miraculous turnaround under Josh Fraser — Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Wade Derksen, and a game plan now built on turnover footy. Matthew Stokes on club culture and troubled players. The Hundred's kid‑focused gimmickry, AFLW Ireland's skill explosion at North Sydney Oval, and a teaser on NRL/AFL media capture for next week.Timeline Time Segment0:25 Intro & Housekeeping – 7 Aug 2026, Hong Kong weather (“it's called summer”), Melbourne heat.1:18 Kath Pettingill & the Pettingill–Allen Dynasty – “Granny Evil” dies at 91; Dennis Allen (Mr Death), Peter Allen, Victor Pierce, Wall Street murders, Stevenson Street Richmond/Cremorne, Brian Murphy's $1,400/week payoff, chainsaws & 44‑gallon drums.7:03 Victoria's Suppression‑Order Addiction – >50% of national total; Ralph Carr (Dusty Martin's ex‑manager) convicted of raping employee; 48‑hour delay lifting suppression; “if you've got money you get away with it.”12:29 IBAC Operation Richmond (UFU/CFA/FRV) – Six‑year inquiry; “serious & concerning conduct” but no corrupt conduct; political fix for metropolitan/country fire boundary; “vanilla ICAC” vs NSW theatre; Dan Andrews' golf clubs.20:39 NSW ICAC Operation Rosne – Young Liberal operatives (Assaf, Ellis, Greenwood, Perrottet brothers); Jean Nassif ($2M bribe allegation, now in Lebanon), Michael O'Hara, Catholic Schools NSW (Dallas McInerney); targeting David Elliott & Building Commissioner David Chandler; Jean‑Claude Perrottet in the box, audio ambush.32:41 Minority Government & Coalitions of Convenience – Gillard–Greens–Oakeshott–Windsor “wedding ceremony”; Paul Kelly's verdict; “you don't need formal agreements”; Jim Cairns 1970s parallel; all the 2010 plotters now in gaming.40:52 Housing Market: Crash or Soft Landing? – Banks: −10% / $230B wiped; Budget: +2%; Tanya Plibersek's “best time ever” claim; negative equity, bank forbearance, 1990s commercial‑property playbook.46:30 Cambridge Professor Jason Arday: Fantasist or Fraud? – Youngest Black professor; didn't speak till 11, illiterate till 18, 600 miles/6 days, 30 marathons/35 days (last 9 with hairline fracture), 7‑Up claim, £5.5M raised (walked back), brain tumour during PhD; Cambridge defends, then folds; AI‑written resignation letter; Guardian pile‑on; “sociology standards are fuzzy.”51:23 ABC Four Corners & Mahmoud Fazal – Ex‑Mongols sergeant‑at‑arms hired; journalistic ethics vs “great life story”; teed up for next episode.56:34 Fauci, RFK Jr & COVID Revisionism – Fauci takes the Fifth; HHS servers now under Kennedy; “ICUs were empty” lie; double‑blind placebo ethics (Salk polio regret); FDA pulls six peptides off ban list with zero human data; “grifters at 4,000% markup”; healthcare workers threatened.1:04:05 Ukraine–Russia: Drone Wars & Asymmetric Shift – Ukrainians lead in AI‑guided, radar‑invisible drones; defender's advantage today ≠ tomorrow; PLA investing heavily; US big‑bureaucracy lag; Taiwan lesson — boots still needed.1:08:56 Golf: Trump's “Club Championship” – 80‑yo, 180‑yard drive, four‑handicap in prime; member confirms nudging, caddy collusion, card‑swapping; “four or five handicap? I'd never play again.”1:10:48 AFL: Geelong's Secret Concussion Deal – Undisclosed player, multiple concussions, waiver signed, cleared by board (chair Craig Drummond → AFL Commission chair); rival clubs furious; enforceability doubtful; “Geelong get umpired different.”1:14:41 Wildcard Round Tanking & Betting Partners – Greg Swan memo: “pick on merit or scrutiny”; Fremantle 2023 precedent; clubs 6–10 resting stars to keep week off; bookies complain → “don't bet that week.”1:17:13 Tasmania Devils: Nigel Lappin as Head of Development – “Best development coach in the comp”; development = sustained success (cf. Geelong under Lappin).1:18:45 Carlton's Blues Revival – Josh Fraser interim; Voss “coached like everyone was Michael Voss”; Fraser: “back yourselves”; turnover footy now elite (1st/2nd in every stat vs Brisbane); Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Taylor Byrne; Wade Derksen's Darwin-to-rookie fairytale; Curnow→Sydney, Florent/Hayward win‑win; Jacob Weitering return looms.1:27:41 Matthew Stokes on Club Culture & Troubled Players – Ex‑Cat's own history; secrecy enables; consequences (pay cuts) needed; “don't let it fester inside the four walls.”1:29:25 Cricket: The Hundred (UK) – 100 balls, 5/10‑ball blocks, 20‑ball max per bowler; ECB: “engage 7–10 year olds”; dominates July/August; “poor man's T20,” wallpaper cricket; IPL money > Hundred money.1:34:21 AFLW: Ireland v Australia at North Sydney Oval – Sell‑out, Irish diaspora everywhere; skills unrecognisable from Year 1; Gaelic football base; “terrific spectacle.”1:36:09 NRL/AFL Media Capture Teaser – Gus Gould fined $20K for “game's stupid”; concussion denialism; AFL.com/ NRL.com in‑house content; “incestuous relationship” — deep dive next week.1:38:43 Wrap – Episode 167 recorded 7 Aug; thanks to Hong Kong Jack; see you next week.People & Entities MentionedCategory NamesCategory NamesMelbourne Underworld Kath Pettingill, Dennis Allen, Peter Allen, Victor Pierce, Vicki Pierce, Brian Murphy, Jack (Murphy's sidekick), Dennis “Dr Death” AllenVictorian Politics/Law Ralph Carr, IBAC, Operation Richmond, UFU, CFA, MFB, FRV, Dan Andrews, Craig Drummond (AFL Commission), Premier Ben CarrollNSW Politics/ICAC Jean‑Claude & Charles Perrottet, Robert Assaf, Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Jean Nassif, Michael O'Hara, Dallas McInerney, Damien Tudehope, ICAC Operation RosneFederal/Historical Julia Gillard, Bob Brown, Adam Bandt, Wayne Swan, Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott, Jim Cairns, Gough Whitlam, Kevin Rudd, Stephen ConroyHousing/Economy Tanya Plibersek, RBA, major banksAcademia/Media Jason Arday (Cambridge), The Guardian, Mahmoud Fazal (Four Corners), ABCCOVID/Health Anthony Fauci, RFK Jr, FDA, NIH, HHSGeopolitics/Defence Ukraine, Russia, PLA, Taiwan, NATO GDP metricsSport — Golf Donald TrumpAFL Geelong Cats, Craig Drummond, Greg Swan, Fremantle, Ross Lyon, Tasmania Devils, Nigel Lappin, Carlton, Michael Voss, Josh Fraser, Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Taylor Byrne, Wade Derksen, Charlie Curnow, Ollie Florent, Jack Hayward, Jacob Weitering, Matthew StokesCricket ECB, The Hundred, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, IPLAFLW Ireland women's team, North Sydney OvalMedia Gus Gould, Phil Gould, AFL Media, NRL MediaLinks & References (for show notes)IBAC Operation Richmond Report — https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/investigations/operation-richmondNSW ICAC Operation Rosne Hearings (live) — https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/operation-rosneRalph Carr Conviction & Suppression Order Lift — The Age / Herald Sun (early Aug 2026)Cambridge / Jason Arday Coverage — The Guardian “Grotesque racism” piece; Times Higher Education investigationFDA Peptide Decision (6 peptides delisted) — Federal Register / FDA press release, late July 2026AFL Wildcard Round & Tanking Memo — AFL.com.au / The Age (Greg Swan memo leak)Tasmania Devils Announce Nigel Lappin — AFL.com.au / The Mercury (early Aug 2026)The Hundred 2026 Schedule & Rules — ECB / Sky SportsAFLW Ireland v Australia Highlights — Kayo / Fox Footy / AFLW YouTube

Hello, hello!This week, we sit down with the OG of biopolymers and the man behind PLA as we know it today-- the one and only Dr. Ramani Narayan, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University. In this masterclass episode, he teaches us everything to know about biodegradability: from the science to the myths. 

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Xi Jin ping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for efforts to strengthen political guidance and deepen innovation-driven development to advance the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.Xi, who is also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks on Thursday when presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.He urged efforts to fulfill the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 and make "decisive progress" in basically realizing the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. This, he said, will provide strong strategic support for advancing the cause of building a great country and achieving national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.The study session was held ahead of the founding anniversary of the PLA, which falls on Saturday. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, Xi extended festival greetings to all members of the PLA and the People's Armed Police Force, civilian personnel of the PLA, and members of the reserve forces and the militia.Xi said that since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, China has made comprehensive efforts to enhance political loyalty in the military, strengthen the military through reform, personnel training and science and technology, and run the military in accordance with the law.By simultaneously carrying out operations, strengthening combat preparedness and enhancing military capabilities, the Chinese military has significantly improved its modernization level and become a capable fighting force, making historic achievements and transformations, he said.Emphasizing the importance of ensuring political loyalty in the military, Xi urged upholding and strengthening the absolute leadership of the Party over the armed forces. Efforts should be made to ensure that military officers and soldiers follow the Party and that they always obey the Party's commands, he said.Xi called for unremitting efforts to fight against corruption, improve the supervision system for major projects and ensure that all initiatives are underpinned by quality, capability and integrity.He noted the importance of combat effectiveness in the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces, saying that it is essential to enhance the military application of unmanned intelligent technologies and intensify construction and application of a network information system to gradually build an intelligent military system.Solid steps should be taken to advance military training and enhance combat preparedness to effectively safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests, he said.Xi emphasized that consolidating and enhancing integrated national strategies and strategic capabilities is the path the nation must take to achieve high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.He called for strengthening military governance, optimizing institutional frameworks and improving policies and regulations to strengthen close collaboration between the military and civilian sectors.In another development, Xi has signed an order to commend Yang Yong from Troop 91548 of the PLA, honoring him with a first-class merit citation in defense-related science and technology.China has also commended and honored 12 military officers and soldiers as "the most beautiful revolutionary personnel of the new era", according to a joint announcement on Friday by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Political Work Department of the CMC.

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On July 6 China tested a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile into the South China Sea. A PLA statement after the test claimed that “the missile test was a routine part of China's annual military training program, and relevant countries had been notified in advance.” In this episode of The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics Podcast hosts Ankit Panda and Katie Putz take stock of the test and the reactions across the Pacific. The July 6 was the first time that China has launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile into international waters, and only its the second launch of a ballistic missile into international waters since 1980. Also unusual: China provided notice to Australia, Japan, the U.S. and others, through in some cases only half an hour.You can subscribe to The Diplomat's Asia Geopolitics podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; and watch the episode on YouTube.

Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)

SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-28-26.1900 IDAHOLiz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticutand Lancaster County. Peek highlights rising small business and consumer confidence despite increasing gasoline prices. Attention shifts to new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who may end "dot plot" forecasting. Warsh aims to be more "taciturn," forcing markets to rely on incoming data rather than Fed projections. (1)Liz Peek examines the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a national test for the party's ideological direction. Moderate Haley Stevens faces Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate favored by the Democratic Socialists of America. Peek notes the "shocker" UAW endorsement of El-Sayed, highlighting a shift toward "woke" politics among union members in higher education. This race evaluates if a far-left candidate can win a statewide swing-state contest. (2)Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey discuss Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which complicates global energy security for Europe. This inland sea is a vital source of non-Russian energy. Dempsey reports that Germany is carefully observing the implications of this new front. The strike underscores the deep military connection between Russia and Iran regarding equipment exchanges. Meanwhile, recent polls show seven out of ten Americans oppose the Iran war. (3)Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey turn to a deadly ramming attack at a Berlin parade that has put Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the defensive regarding his security credentials. The populist AfD party is exploiting the tragedy to criticize "uncontrolled immigration" ahead of crucial state elections. While Merz responded with calls for law and order, the incident underscores the difficulty police face in monitoring numerous terrorist suspects. The AfD utilizes these crises to offer simple solutions. (4)Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administration's lack of a cohesive strategy has led to declining public support for military action. Meanwhile, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea remains a dangerous Iranian-backed tool for disrupting international shipping. (5)Mary Kissel observes President Zelenskyy is receiving a warmer reception in Washington due to Ukraine's increasing military leverage. Innovative long-range drone strikes on Russian energy nodes have demonstrated Ukraine's utility to USstrategic interests. Unlike the situation with Iran, the US maintains active diplomatic channels in Moscow to discuss potential conflict resolutions. Kissel notes that influential voices on the right are beginning to shift their views on Ukraine. (6)Jonathan Schanzer reports the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are merging as Russia, Iran, and Chinacoordinate their efforts. Schanzer notes that Ukraine's Caspian Sea strike has clarified this global partnership. The US is currently attempting to "keep a lid" on Israel to prevent a regional escalation. However, the US military faces a depletion of missile interceptors, making it difficult to sustain a long, high-intensity conflict. (7)Jonathan Schanzer discusses new UK–US talks focused on a maritime coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has an opportunity to reset the relationship with Donald Trump. The Iranian-backed Houthi threat remains a top concern for global oil analysts and regional powers like Egypt. Meanwhile, the US is signaling that Lebanon is "too big to fail" to counter Hezbollah's regional influence. (8)Gregory Copley reports the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Australia, alleging "forced labor" practices—a claim Copley describes as spurious. This move antagonizes a loyal ally that has fought alongside the US for over a century. Consequently, Australia and Canada are beginning to lessen their strategic dependence on the US. Copley warns that such unilateral protectionism could weaken the long-term structure of the Western alliance. (9)Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a strategic failure in the Caribbean, where China has built significant influence over the last 20 years. The USmust decide whether to facilitate a rapid collapse or a managed transition of the regime. While the Cuban people suffer, the wealthy expatriate community remains ready to fund reconstruction. (10)Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)Gregory Copley turns to the UK, where following the rise of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the country faces political uncertainty as Labour struggles with a lack of growth. Copley highlights King Charles III's vital role as a unifying force, focusing on British national identity and values. While the Burnham government is viewed as sclerotic and ideological, the King remains an egalitarian figure. His efforts to preserve heritage, like Dumfries House, bolster his standing. (12)Joseph Sternberg criticizes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic policy as ineffective against the cost-of-living crisis. Sternberg argues that the UK is trapped by net-zero regulations that prevent the use of vast North Sea oil and gas reserves. Burnham finds it politically difficult to cut taxes or reverse climate policies despite potential economic benefits. This paralysis makes his government a target for future replacement. (13)Joseph Sternberg notes Chairman Kevin Warsh is moving the Federal Reserve toward a "taciturn" style, ending the practice of "forward guidance." This reform aims to prevent the Fed from becoming locked into policies that may become inappropriate as data shifts. Sternberg suggests that saying less may protect the Fed from political conflict with the White House over tariffs. Markets must now interpret raw data rather than Fed signals. (14)Thaddeus McCotter describes the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a "civil war" between establishment candidate Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates are sharply divided over AIPAC funding and support for Israel. Stevens is endorsed by high-profile figures like Gretchen Whitmer and Barack Obama. The result will indicate if the Democratic Socialists of America can succeed in a statewide race in a swing state. (15)Thaddeus McCotter notes Dr. Abdul El-Sayed denies being a socialist, claiming he merely wants to regulate "capitalism run amok." However, his platform includes radical proposals such as abolishing ICE. Haley Stevens frames him as a "celebrity candidate" and questions his appeal to women voters. McCotter notes that while the DSA lacks a ground model, identity politics may drive a high turnout among Michigan's large Muslim population. (16)Corrections applied throughout as directed: Thaddeus McCotter and Liz Peek.

How would permanent daylight saving time impact Ohioans?It is a common misconception that daylight saving time was created to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight for fieldwork. Its history goes much deeper. During World War 1, the United States established the Standard Time Act of 1918, to modernize our time zones and require sunrise and sunset to happen later in warmer months. It was an effort to conserve fuel and energy – which we came to know as daylight saving time – and it was repealed after the war but reinstated in 1966 through the Uniform Time Act. The system is up for debate again in today's Congress, with House Bill 139, called the "Sunshine Protection Act." This would make daylight saving time permanent. It's been passed by the U.S. House and now awaits consideration by the Senate. It's a topic that's often fiercely debated, tied to sleep cycles and safety concerns. And some people think our current system, while annoying to adjust our car clocks and microwaves two times a year, remains the best option. On Wednesday's “Sound of Ideas” we'll hear from health experts, a national reporter, and an education advocate on how daylight saving time affects our bodies and our communities, and the arguments for and against permanently changing our clocks. Guests:- Heather Trnka, Injury Prevention Manager, Akron Children's Hospital- Scott Karlo, Executive Director, Ohio Public School Advocacy Network- Dan Diamond, White House Reporter, Washington Post- Swaroop Pinto, M.D., Director, Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Akron Children's Hospital Cuyahoga County Public Library CEOThe Cuyahoga County Public Library has over 700,000 cardholders across its system with 27 branches located throughout Northeast Ohio. While CCPL has been on the receiving end of plenty of national praise over the years, library systems across the country are facing unique challenges, from discussions about the reduction or elimination of property taxes, to continued pressures over the removal of controversial books and materials. Jamar Rahming joined Cuyahoga County Public Library in August 2025, closing in on his one-year anniversary, and was just elected as the president of the Public Library Association, a nationwide library advocacy organization. He spoke about his first year with CCPL, as well as the new elected position with the PLA. Guest:- Jamar O. Rahming, CEO, Cuyahoga County Public Library; President, Public Library Association

Nedēļa bijusi notikumiem bagāta. Uzzinājām par Ungārijas OTP bankas ienākšanu Baltijas tirgu, nopērkot "Luminor" banku. Bet tas, ka OTP bankai joprojām ir filiāle Krievijā, tomēr raisa jautājumus. Katrā ziņā regulators šo darījumu vēl izvērtē. Tikmēr prokuratūra valdībai prasīja atcelt iepriekšējā Ministru Kabineta lēmumu "kokrūpnieku lietā", kur ir apsūdzības par valstij radītiem zaudējumiem. Tomēr esošais Ministru Kabinets to nevarot darīt. Plaši apspriests tiek arī policijas slēdziens par kādas sievietes apsūdzību par imigrantu uzmākšanos Rīgas centra, izpētot apstākļus, tostarp pārbaudot videokameru ierakstus, policija secinājusi, ka šāds gadījums nav noticis. Par nedēļas aktualitātēm ar žurnālistiem spriežam Krustpunktā. Analizē Madara Fridrihsone, Latvijas TV raidījumā „Kas notiek Latvijā” redaktore, Ansis Bogustovs no TV24 un Māris Antonevičs no "Latvijas Avīzes".  

About the Guest Dr. Chris DeArmitt FIMMM FRSC CChem is an independent polymer scientist, author, and founder of the Plastics Research Council — a nonprofit where he and professors from around the world work entirely unpaid to review and share peer-reviewed science on plastics. A specialist in polymer additives and fillers whose clients have included Apple and companies across multiple continents, Chris has spent over seven years and roughly a thousand hours annually reading thousands of studies on plastics, the environment, and human health. His findings are published in two freely available books and endorsed by toxicologists, medical doctors, and professors who have checked the science and found no errors. Episode Summary What do you actually know about plastics — and where did that knowledge come from? That's the question Dr. Chris DeArmitt puts to every audience he speaks to, and the answer is almost always the same: the media. In this episode of Shape the System, host Vincent Turner sits down with Chris for a wide-ranging, evidence-first conversation about one of the most misunderstood materials on the planet. The result is an episode that will challenge most of what you think you know — not through opinion, but through peer-reviewed science. Chris opens by reframing the scale of the problem. Plastics represent just half a percent of all materials and waste we produce. Replacing them with paper, metal, or glass would require roughly double the fossil fuel — not less — because those alternatives demand far more energy to manufacture. And despite the ubiquitous image of a turtle tangled in a plastic bag, Chris recounts successfully pushing the BBC to retract a photoshopped image of exactly that scenario, which he argues has never occurred in nature. The famous "floating island of plastic the size of Texas"? Undetectable by satellite, and contradicted by decades of ocean monitoring data showing a vessel must sail 100,000 miles — four times around the planet — to find a single piece of plastic bag. On microplastics, Chris is equally direct. Our lifetime ingestion of plastic particles amounts to roughly 0.015 grams over 70 years — a hundred million times below the no-observable-adverse-effect level established in over 2,000 studies spanning 60 years. The WWF's claim that we eat a credit card's worth of plastic each week, he notes, has been refuted by multiple independent studies — and remains on their website regardless. Meanwhile, the most common end-of-life options for plastic — landfill, incineration for energy recovery, or mechanical recycling — are all scientifically defensible, with recycling reducing environmental impact by a further 70% on top of plastic's already lowest-in-class baseline across 93% of applications studied. Looking forward, Chris draws a clear line between innovations with evidence and those without. Plant-based versions of existing polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene — chemically identical to their fossil fuel counterparts, recyclable in the same streams, with decades of safety data — represent a credible path. Novel biopolymers like PLA, PHA, and seaweed-derived plastics, by contrast, lack life cycle evidence that they reduce environmental impact, regardless of how appealing they sound. The most unsexy innovation he highlights may also be the most significant: down-gauging, the continuous industry-wide effort to use less material to do the same job. A PET bottle that weighed 25 grams a generation ago now weighs around 8 grams — a 60% reduction in material, achieved quietly, without a press release. Key Takeaways Plastics account for just 0.5% of materials and waste, and replacing them with paper, metal, or glass would roughly double fossil fuel usage — making plastic bans scientifically counterproductive by every life cycle study ever conducted. Our lifetime ingestion of microplastic particles is approximately 0.015 grams — a hundred million times below the established safe threshold — and no study in 60 years of research has documented a health effect from plastic particles at real-world doses. Plastic has the lowest environmental impact in 93% of applications studied, even without recycling; adding recycling reduces that impact by a further 70%, but the material is already net-positive before any recycling takes place. Litter is caused by litterers, not manufacturers — scientific studies comparing tourist beaches to remote beaches confirm litter originates from people on the beach, and post-bag-ban studies in Maine, Washington State, and New Jersey all found increased environmental impact and increased plastic sales following the bans. Plant-based polyethylene and polypropylene exist today and are identical in performance and recyclability to fossil fuel-derived versions — a more credible near-term innovation than novel biopolymers, which currently lack life cycle evidence of reduced environmental impact. Notable Quotes "Everything you know about plastics comes from a source that you don't trust. Maybe it's time to put that aside for 10 minutes and just consider what scientists say about it." — Dr. Chris DeArmitt "Plastic is actually net fossil fuel and carbon dioxide negative because they make cars lighter, they make airplanes lighter, they reduce food waste, and they insulate your homes." — Dr. Chris DeArmitt "The World Wildlife Fund tells us that we eat a credit card a week of microplastic. Science says that would take 20,000 years to do." — Dr. Chris DeArmitt "People think that because it's synthetic, it's like completely alien and different, and it really isn't. There's no property of polymers which is really different to anything natural." — Dr. Chris DeArmitt "The people with the most passion are doing the most harm because they didn't check the facts before they went off. They're like an unguided missile — they've got a big warhead but no guidance system." — Dr. Chris DeArmitt Resources Plastics Research Council   Shape the System is  an independent podcast with support from KPMG High Growth Ventures More about KPMG High Growth Ventures Scale up for success. We're here for that. We navigate founders and their teams to the services they need to reach their next milestone. From startup to scale and beyond. No matter where you are right now, we'll get you the help you need to drive your business forward. We help founders fully realise their potential, as well as the potential of their team and their business, by connecting them to the expertise, skills and resources they need at every stage of their growth journey. Our extensive experience in partnering with evolving businesses means that we can provide you with tailored support as well as independent and practical insights. Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, establish your operations, prepare for a capital raise, expand abroad or simply comply with regulatory requirements, we are here to help. Links: Website: About (highgrowthventures.com.au) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/ Contacts: highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au Shape the System is an independent podcast with support from KPMG High Growth Ventures More about KPMG High Growth VenturesScale up for success. We're here for that.We navigate founders and their teams to the services they need to reach their next milestone. From startup to scale and beyond. No matter where you are right now, we'll get you the help you need to drive your business forward. We help founders fully realise their potential, as well as the potential of their team and their business, by connecting them to the expertise, skills and resources they need at every stage of their growth journey.Our extensive experience in partnering with evolving businesses means that we can provide you with tailored support as well as independent and practical insights. Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, establish your operations, prepare for a capital raise, expand abroad or simply comply with regulatory requirements, we are here to help.Links:Website: About (highgrowthventures.com.au)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/Contacts: highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au

Notes Avui la Sílvia ens proposa un exercici per practicar adjectius: ella diu el començament d'una frase i l'Andreu l'ha de completar amb un adjectiu, el primer que li vingui al cap. Tot seguit, n'han de trobar el contrari. Entremig, comentaran matisos importants dels adjectius que vagin sortint. Episodi en directe Acompanya'ns el pròxim 23 de juliol a les 17 h a la llibreria Ona per al segon episodi amb públic! Podreu remenar llibres en català, protegir-vos de la calor, practicar el català i passar una bona estona amb nosaltres.

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On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with Monday's SLBM test from the PLA Navy, including questions surrounding its timing and location, regional angst, and a reminder that the PLA continues to enhance its nuclear triad capabilities. Then: Two new PLA generals are promoted while rectification continues and five CMC seats remain vacant, and reactions to last week's shocking CITIC plane crash and a major security breach in Beijing. From there: An emailer asks about America's interests in maintaining the Taiwan status quo, Beijing considers limiting access to advanced AI models, the knives are out for Jeffery Kessler at BIS, and the White House preps for Xi's visit in September. At the end Questions about the release of pastor Ezra Jin, context for the U.S. sentencing of disgraced tycoon Guo Wengui, and the Washington Wizards get a letter from Rep. John Moolenaar.

Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China's missile test as a move by Xi Jinping to look credible amidst domestic instability and loss of control over the PLA. He notes that while the Jin-class submarines are "noisy" and vulnerable, the test sends a pointed message to the West and Pacificnations. (9)

SCHEDULE JBS, 7-7-20261862 NYC  Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new FedChair Kevin Warsh's shift away from "forward guidance" and "dot plots". She argues this pragmatic approach requires investors to analyze raw economic data rather than Fed algorithms. Despite past recession fears, the economy remains stable with low unemployment at 4.2%. (1) Liz Peek. The Democratic Party's 2028 Internal Conflict: Socialists vs. Establishment. Peek analyzes the rising tension between the Democratic establishment and radical socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She suggests Governor Newsom faces credibility issues due to "flip-flops," while younger socialist candidates threaten to alienate traditional Jewish and Black voters, potentially wrecking the party's 2028 prospects. (2) Captain James Fanell. China's Nuclear Triad Expansion: Submerged Ballistic Missile Test. Captain Fanellexplains the significance of China's recent submerged ballistic missile launch from a Jin-class submarine. Reaching over 10,000 kilometers, this JL-3 missile flew over U.S. territories like Guam. This rare test signals China's rapid development of a nuclear triad intended to achieve strategic deterrence against the U.S. (3) Captain James Fanell. Countering China's First Strike Strategy in the Pacific. Fanell argues China's SLBM test challenges their "no first use" policy, effectively demonstrating a first-strike capability. He recommends the U.S. bolster its naval force structure in the Western Pacific and utilize B-2 bomber flights to signal resolve against Chinese efforts to drive America out of the region. (4) Mary Kissel. NATO's New Vigor and the European Defense Dilemma. Mary Kissel discusses NATO'srenewed urgency following Russian aggression in Ukraine. While front-line nations like Poland exceed spending targets, many Europeans have historically relied on the U.S. defense umbrella to fund social welfare states. She warns that Putin continues to test NATO's unity at the margins. (5) Mary Kissel. Confronting Beijing's Provocations and the Cost of Appeasement. Kissel critiques the U.S.government for pursuing trade deals while China conducts intimidating missile tests in the Pacific. She urges the administration to recognize the severity of the threat, strengthen regional alliances, and impose actual consequences for Beijing's increasingly hostile behavior to avoid a greater future threat. (6) Joseph Sternberg. Federal Reserve Introspection and Britain's Political Turmoil. Sternberg examines Governor Waller's speech regarding how "forward guidance" may have blinded the Fed to 2021 inflation. Turning to the UK, he notes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plummeting popularity and argues that British politics is trapped in personality-driven cycles without addressing fundamental policy or welfare state problems. (7) Joseph Sternberg. Cultural Divides: American Earnestness vs. European Cynicism. During the World Cup, Sternberg observes that European visitors are struck by American earnestness regarding God, patriotism, and politics. He notes that while shared history exists, deep cultural divisions persist; Europeans often view patriotism as destructive, whereas Americans continue to view it as a healthy instinct. (8) Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China'smissile test as a move by Xi Jinping to look credible amidst domestic instability and loss of control over the PLA. He notes that while the Jin-class submarines are "noisy" and vulnerable, the test sends a pointed message to the West and Pacific nations. (9) Gregory Copley. Russian Bluster and NATO's Disorganized Response. Copley dismisses Russian threats against Poland and Finland as "agit prop" designed to save face during the NATO summit. He argues Russia is incapable of a major war with NATO and that Putin remains secure despite domestic pressures, petrol rationing, and the West's disorganized attempts to unify. (10) Gregory Copley. Iran's Leadership Vacuum and the Illusion of Nuclear Success. Copley reports a lack of cohesive leadership in Iran, with Ayatollah Khamenei potentially incapacitated. He asserts the West has failed on all metrics, including regime change and securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran views its nuclear program primarily as a bargaining chip for sovereignty rather than victory. (11) Gregory Copley. The Prodigal Son: Prince Harry's Mounting Legal and Financial Woes. Copley discusses Prince Harry's precarious position after losing a major lawsuit, leaving him with a 50 million pound debt. King Charles III prioritizes his duty to the monarchy over family ties as concerns grow regarding Harry's management of the Invictus Games and his wife's public criticisms of the family. (12) Thaddeus McCotter. Democratic Party Discipline: Managing Candidate Crises and Ideological Rifts.McCotter explores how the Democratic establishment "blew up" problematic candidates like Eric Swalwell to install figures like Xavier Becerra. He describes an ongoing "civil war" between the establishment and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with leadership working to clear out radicals to appeal to mainstream voters. (13) Thaddeus McCotter. The Republican Civil War: MAGA Populism vs. the Establishment. McCotter analyzes the Republican Party's struggle with the MAGA movement, which he defines as populist rather than traditionally Republican. He warns that without a clear programmatic platform beyond Donald Trump, the movement may not survive his leadership, potentially leading to conflict with the revanchist Republican establishment. (14) Grant Newsham. The Shadow of Appeasement: Europe's Unwillingness to Defend Itself. Newsham compares current European hesitation to confront Russia with 1930s appeasement. He argues that many European nations have developed a "pathologic dependence" on the U.S. to fund their social welfare states. He warns that without U.S. backing, Europe lacks the unity to stop Russian aggression. (15) Henry Sokolski. Iran's Nuclear Defiance and the Futility of Unsupervised Deals. Sokolski highlights the disconnect between U.S. and Iranian positions following a recent memorandum of understanding. Iran refuses inspections of bombed enrichment sites, while the U.S. insists on them. He warns that preventing Iran from building a bomb remains an uphill battle without clearer public goals. (16) Corrections applied: Liz Peek (not "Elizabeth Peak"), Zohran Mamdani (not "Zoron Mandani"), Thaddeus McCotter(not "Thaddius Marter"), JL-3 and B-2 (hyphenated).

Brian Molko joins Alan for a brilliantly funny flight, from an unforgettable airport encounter with Alan that reminds Brian of David Bowie, to why he finally decided to revisit Placebo's debut album 30 years later. They talk about rebuilding his relationship with those early songs ahead of Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and the band's debut album, newly RE:CREATED, why the Britpop era made Placebo stand out, and reclaiming Nancy Boy. Along the way there's talk of memory tricks, cannibals, Magaluf, airports, sharks in the Maldives, rehab romances, why Brian believes arriving is the best part of travelling, and an unforgettable quick-fire round. Plus, Brian reveals why this anniversary tour he's been able to celebrate Placebo's earliest music with genuine joy. 00:00 Brian's fear of flying and the luxury of Alanair01:08 The Alan airport encounter that reminded Brian of David Bowie08:00 Why Brian recreated Placebo's debut album09:57 Standing apart from Britpop and embracing difference12:11 Rediscovering the debut album after 25 years12:51 The story behind Nancy Boy14:06 Memory, the Mandela Effect and false memories15:13 Alan pitches “Pla-subo" featuring Susan Boyle16:03 Placenta parties, cannibalism and "long pigs"17:18 Forgetfulness, daydreaming and useless knowledge18:13 Loving the destination but hating the journey20:26 Smoking on planes and Brian's airport theories21:53 Placebo's 30th anniversary tour and finding joy again24:14 Brian's holiday nightmare in Magaluf26:06 Rehab romances27:32 Why kindness gets better service than complaining30:02 The Maldives, rabbits and reef sharks32:04 Eating street food in Bangkok33:16 Quick Fire: beach or pool, window or aisle?35:38 Alan's stage fright wee and Brian's bladder training tips37:40 Why everyone should tip their delivery driver #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #BrianMolko #Placebo #Placebo30 #AlternativeRock #RockMusic #DavidBowie #Britpop #NancyBoy #Travel #AnniversaryTour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barcelona está lista para el arranque del Tour de Francia. Gracias al Espai Movistar en Plaça de Catalunya me encuentro con Alejandro Valverde para hablar sobre el gigante que es el Tour. Se suma a la conversación Aitor Viribay, investigador en fisiología del ejercicio y metabolismo, durante unos años nutricionista en el equipo Ineos que viene a contarnos más sobre la última revolución en nutrición y rendimiento con los geles de lactato. También Olga Ábalos, directora de la revista Volata para acercarnos cómo está viviendo la ciudad la llegada del Tour de Francia y el impacto que debería dejar. 00:00 - 04:38 Bienvenida. Recuerdos de aquellos días de víspera del Tour. Una mirada a la victoria del equipo Movistar en la crono por equipos inaugural de la Vuelta de 2012 en Pamplona.04:38 - 08:02 Recuerdos de su llegada a París tras el podio en el Tour de 2016.08:02 - 11:40 Valverde no disfrutaba del Tour. La importancia de estar al 100% mentalmente para poder rendir. 12:00 - 15:03 El mejor y el peor Tour de Alejandro Valverde.15:03 - 19:23 Un vistazo al Tour de 2026. Inevitable hablar del debut de Paul Seixas. 19:23 - 21:31 ¿Echa de menos Alejandro Valverde el Tour?21:31- 24:04 Aitor Viribay nos explica los avances en relación al lactacto como algo que se consume y es palatable.24:04 -26:40 Llegan los geles de lactato al Tour de Francia. 29:51 - 31:05 Con esto te va a explotar la cabeza. 34:00 - 35:43 El impacto del Tour en el metabolismo y en la salud psicológica.36:00 - 40:53 Evolución de la nutrición y las reticencias de los deportistas. 41:30 - 48:00 Olga Ábalos sobre el arranque del Tour en Barcelona. La opinión de los expertos sobre lo que va a ocurrir en las próximas tres semanas.48:30 - 52:42 Valverde sobre la ausencia de Enric en el Tour y su decisión de no correrlo en el año de su retirada.

1938 Cadılar Bayramında neden insanlar aniden sokağa döküldü? Voyager 1 Altın Plağına koymadığımız fotoğraflar neyi ifade ediyor? Stephen Hawking ile H. G. Wells arasında nasıl bir bağlantı var?  Barış Özcan'la 111 Hz'in bu bölümünde Orson Welles'in ABD'de yarattığı panikten, Azteklerin, Hernán Cortés'i tanrı sanmasına, evrene “biz buyuz” dediğimiz ifadeleri konuşacağız.  Bu bölümde:  (00:00) 1938 Cadılar Bayramı Paniği (05:13) Münih Krizi (06:26) 1519 Aztekler (08:42) H. G. Wells (11:12) Ozma Projesi  (16:05) Voyager 1 Altın Plağı  (18:00) Stephen Hawking  Yaratıcı: Barış Özcan  Yapımcı: Podbee Media  Bu bölüm reklam ve sponsorluk içerebilir. Tüm bölümler, videolar ve daha fazlasına Podbee App ve podbee.com'dan ücretsiz olarak ulaşabilirsiniz.

In 2012, China debuted its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, a refurbished Soviet-era ship from Ukraine. The debut of the Liaoning was largely thanks to a longtime pressure campaign by Liu Huaqing, the onetime leader of the People's Liberation Army Navy and the man responsible for transforming China's naval strategy. (China now has three carriers, and is building a fourth). When Liu began his career, China saw its military victories as coming primarily via land warfare; Liu, over decades, forced China to take naval combat seriously. Xiaobing Li writes about Liu's life in his book China's Mahan: Admiral Liu Huaqing and the Rise of the Modern Chinese Navy (Naval Institute Press, 2026), from his early career in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War and finishing with his long push to start China's aircraft carrier program. Xiaobing Li, professor of history and Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, is the author of The Dragon in the Jungle, Attack at Chosin, Building Ho's Army, History of Taiwan, and The Cold War in East Asia. He is the executive editor of the Chinese Historical Review. Li served in the PLA in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 2012, China debuted its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, a refurbished Soviet-era ship from Ukraine. The debut of the Liaoning was largely thanks to a longtime pressure campaign by Liu Huaqing, the onetime leader of the People's Liberation Army Navy and the man responsible for transforming China's naval strategy. (China now has three carriers, and is building a fourth). When Liu began his career, China saw its military victories as coming primarily via land warfare; Liu, over decades, forced China to take naval combat seriously. Xiaobing Li writes about Liu's life in his book China's Mahan: Admiral Liu Huaqing and the Rise of the Modern Chinese Navy (Naval Institute Press, 2026), from his early career in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War and finishing with his long push to start China's aircraft carrier program. Xiaobing Li, professor of history and Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, is the author of The Dragon in the Jungle, Attack at Chosin, Building Ho's Army, History of Taiwan, and The Cold War in East Asia. He is the executive editor of the Chinese Historical Review. Li served in the PLA in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

In 2012, China debuted its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, a refurbished Soviet-era ship from Ukraine. The debut of the Liaoning was largely thanks to a longtime pressure campaign by Liu Huaqing, the onetime leader of the People's Liberation Army Navy and the man responsible for transforming China's naval strategy. (China now has three carriers, and is building a fourth). When Liu began his career, China saw its military victories as coming primarily via land warfare; Liu, over decades, forced China to take naval combat seriously. Xiaobing Li writes about Liu's life in his book China's Mahan: Admiral Liu Huaqing and the Rise of the Modern Chinese Navy (Naval Institute Press, 2026), from his early career in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War and finishing with his long push to start China's aircraft carrier program. Xiaobing Li, professor of history and Don Betz Endowed Chair in International Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, is the author of The Dragon in the Jungle, Attack at Chosin, Building Ho's Army, History of Taiwan, and The Cold War in East Asia. He is the executive editor of the Chinese Historical Review. Li served in the PLA in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

On today's episode of the China Global Podcast, we're going to discuss the South China Sea. The past year has been marked by four intersecting dynamics: First, a sharp escalation of Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia operations, especially against the Philippines. Second, a resumption of large-scale Chinese island construction after nearly a decade-long pause; Third, increasingly sophisticated Chinese legal and administrative moves to consolidate and institutionalize its claims; And fourth, a deepening of the US-Philippines military partnership and the emergence of a broader network involving US allies and partners from Europe and the Indo-Pacific. To discuss these trends, I'm delighted to have as my guest today, Dr. Collin Koh, who is a senior fellow at the Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies in the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies based in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:33] Beijing'sObjectives in the South China Sea [06:24] Changes in China's Strategy  [09:13] A Revival of Island Building in Antelope Reef [16:11] Increased Activity in Scarborough Shoal  [20:13] Violating the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct?  [24:21] Pros and Cons to Finalizing the Code of Conduct [28:58] China's Response to US-Philippines Security Cooperation [33:15] Claimant Perceptions of US Policy 

Trump heads to Beijing this week for one of the most consequential U.S.-China meetings in years — with trade wars, Taiwan, AI, rare earths, and the fallout from the Iran conflict all hanging over the talks. Alice Han and James Kynge break down what Trump and Xi really want from the summit, why China may have more leverage than many in Washington realize, and how Beijing quietly used globalization to accelerate its technological rise. They also unpack a striking new study showing Chinese investors heavily targeted research-intensive firms across Europe and North America — raising a bigger question: did the West help build the competitor it's now trying to contain? Plus, Xi Jinping's military purge is intensifying. China has handed suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers as Xi continues reshaping the PLA ahead of a more dangerous geopolitical era. They discuss why Xi is trying to build a world-class fighting force while simultaneously hollowing out large parts of its leadership. Also: China Decode will be LIVE this Friday at 10AM ET on Prof G Plus with Kevin Xu to break down the first day of the Trump-Xi talks and what comes next. Subscribe to China Decode on Substack for weekly analysis, livestreams, and deep dives into the biggest story shaping the global economy: chinadecode.profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices