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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Será, a les 17:30 hores, a la Plaça de la Vila.

„Prezidentas Volodymyras Zelenskis oficialiai kreipėsi į popiežių Leoną XIV-ąjį su prašymu oficialiai patvirtinti popiežiaus Pranciškaus inicijuotą neoficialų susitarimą, pagal kurį Italijos kardinolas Matteo Zuppi ėjo popiežiaus asmeninio pasiuntinio humanitariniais klausimais pareigas. Zelenskio biuro vadovo pavaduotoja Iryna Vereščiuk žurnalistams Romoje sakė, jog Ukraina pageidauja, kad Šv. Sostas veiktų kaip tarpininkas arba „platforma“, per kurią Ukraina ir Rusija galėtų aptarti civilių gyventojų grąžinimą. „Vienas dalykas yra, kai mes turime jų karo belaisvių, jie turi mūsų, ir abi pusės yra suinteresuotos juos susigrąžinti.“ Tačiau Ukraina neturi jokių rusų civilių, kuriuos galėtų mainyti." Plačiau - vedamojo skiltyje.Apie kasmetinę Carito akciją „Gerumas mus vienija“ pasakos Lietuvos Carito generalinė sekretorė Milita Žičkutė-Lindžienė.Ar Bažnyčių vadovai turėtų reaguoti į krikščioniškų simbolių išnaudojimą politiniais tikslais? – Rositos Garškaitės-Antonowicz komentaras.Popiežiaus Leono XIV žinia Pasaulinės jaunimo dienos proga.Kun. Mozė Mitkevičius apie apaštalo Pauliaus požiūrį į politiką.Poetės Giedrės Kazlauskaitės radijo apybraiža „Kultūros protestas“.Redaktoriai Rūta Tumėnaitė ir Julius Sasnauskas.

Heute Abend wird in Palma die Weihnachtsbeleuchtung eingeschaltet. Vermutlich sind dann wieder mehr als 20.000 Menschen dabei. In diesem Jahr gibt es einige Neuigkeiten. Die große und bunte Show startet um 19.00 Uhr an der Plaça España. In diesem Podcast haben wir die wichtigsten Infos zu dem Event heute Abend zusammengefasst. www.5minutenmallorca.com

W tym odcinku dyskutujemy o raporcie Biznes Start dotyczącym rolidziałalności nierejestrowanej w budowaniu niezależności Polek.Działalność nierejestrowana to fantastyczny biznesowy pas startowy dożycia marzeń i zarabiania na swoich produktach rękodzielniczych.Wyniki raportu jasno wskazują jak wiele zyskują kobiety (w tym mamy),które odważą się testować swój pomysł na dodatkowy zarobek w branży handmade zgodnie z prawem i profesjonalnie.Raport możesz pobrać tutaj:https://dzialalnoscbezrejestracji.pl/raport/Więcej informacji o działalności nierejestrowanej poczytasz tutaj:www.dzialalnoscbezrejestracji.plA tutaj kilka słów o Joannie Rułkowskiej:Joanna Rułkowska jest ekspertką ds. małego biznesu oraz pasjonatką prawkobiet w okresie okołoporodowym. Prawniczka, specjalistka ds. RODO iksięgowości małych firm. Od 2017 roku pełni funkcję CEO projektu PrawoMamy, redaktorki naczelnej portali Prawo Mamy i Działalność bezrejestracji. Autorka książek i kursów online, w tym Akademii MałegoBiznesu. Pomaga kobietom budować profesjonalne i zgodne z prawembiznesowe pasy startowe od działalności nierejestrowanej do życia marzeńoraz zapewnia wsparcie prawne dla mam. Wyróżniona przez AmbasadęBrytyjską jako Liderka Równości (województwo podlaskie), Laureatkakonkursu Kursory Roku 2024 w kategorii Książka Roku, Kobieta E-commerce2023 w kategorii Przedsiębiorcza Mama i finalistka w konkursie Polka XXIwieku. Prezentuje swoje pomysły na konferencjach oraz publikuje artykuływ mediach.Social media:IG: https://www.instagram.com/prawomamy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannarulkowska/-----------------Ten odcinek publikujemy już po zakończeniu tegorocznej konferencji online dla twórców i fanów rękodzieła : HANDMADE BIZ SUMMIT, 8-12 września 2025.Jeżeli chcesz skorzystać z nagrań konferencyjnych i posłuchać więcej rozmów takich, jak ta, klikaj tutaj: https://oplotki.pl/handmade-biz-summit/ Więcej podobnych treści w BIBLIOTECE:https://oplotki.pl/produkt/biblioteka-akademii-rekodzielnika-wszystkie-biznesowe-materialy-dla-tworcow-handmade-razem/Tam również te niepublikowane odcinki podcastów, nagrania szkoleń stacjonarnych, masterclassów online, kompleksowych kursów (np. wyceny, prowadzenia warsztatów rękodzieła), porad specjalistów (księgowość dla rękodzielników, aspekty prawne) i wieeeele więcej - WSZYSTKO, co może Cię wesprzeć w prowadzeniu biznesu w oparciu o rękodzieło lub rzemiosło.Chcesz wesprzeć ten podcast?Tutaj znajdziesz link do dobrowolnej zrzutki, która pomaga finansować ten projekt:https://suppi.pl/oplotkiChcesz zasponsorować dany odcinek lub serię odcinków wykupując promocję dla TWOJEJ DZIAŁALNOŚCI w tym podcaście?Pisz: agnieszka@oplotki.pl

Latvijā ieviesta šūnu apraide - tā dažu sekunžu laikā var mērķitiecīgi apziņot cilvēkus par nopietniem apdraudējumiem. Kas tieši ir šūnu apraide, kā brīdinājums tehniski nonāk līdz mūsu telefoniem, kas jādara, lai paziņojums mūs sasniegtu un kā nesajaukt oficiālu brīdinājumu ar krāpnieku ziņu? Pie #DigitālāsBrokastis galda Iekšlietu ministrijas informācijas centra priekšnieks Āris Dzērvāns.   Plašāk par tehnoloģiju jaunumiem lasi arī LSM portālā.

Turpinām īpašo podkāsta ciklu, kas veltīts ORTO Klīnikas ikgadējai rudens medicīnas konferencei. Šajā ciklā ORTO Klīnikas speciālisti dalās zināšanās, profesionālajā pieredzē un iedvesmo kolēģus, runājot par jaunākajām ārstniecības metodēm un praktiskiem risinājumiem klīniskajā darbā.Šīs sarunas viesis ir ORTO Klīnikas traumatologs, ortopēds Dr.  Andrejs Peredistijs.Sarunas centrālā tēma ir kaulu lūzumu ārstēšana — konservatīvās un ķirurģiskās pieejas, kā arī kritēriji, pēc kuriem ORTO Klīnikas speciālisti izvēlas piemērotāko ārstēšanas metodi. Runājam par ģipša imobilizāciju, situācijām, kad ģipsi ir obligāti jāpārliek, kā arī par to, vai pēc meniska rezekcijas nepieciešami kruķi. Skaram arī jautājumu par ārējās fiksācijas aparātiem — kas tie ir un kad šī metode ir medicīniski pamatota.Šo un citu konferences dalībnieku iesūtīto jautājumu atbilžu apkopojums — vienā raidījumā.  Plaša, daudzpusīga un praktiska saruna ikvienam, kurš vēlas dzirdēt ORTO Klīnikas speciālistu viedokli un profesionālu skatījumu uz dažādām medicīniskām situācijām. Ja Tev ir kādi jautājumi vai ieteikumi nākamajām tēmām, būsim priecīgi dzirdēt Tavu viedokli! Raksti mums uz ORTOTALKS@orto.lv – Tavas idejas mums ir svarīgas!

!!! Įspėjame! Epizodo turinys gali trikdyti jautresnes sielas ir vaikų turinčius, ar planuojančius jų turėti asmenis. !!! Kūną veriančios vienatvės išderintas gyvenimo kompasas gali nuvesti į tamsiausius fizinės būties ir moralės požemius. Žemutiniame Naugarde gyveno berniukas – Anatolijus Moskvinas. Galvotas ir už žingeidumą mėgstamas mokytojų, bet engiamas bendraklasių vaikas netruko patirti ne vieną traumą, kurios nesugebėjo užglaistyti net besąlygiška tėvų meilė. Į šoną vienatvę stūmė tik svajonė turėti dukrą, kuriai Moskvinas perduotų visas savo sukauptas žinias. Deja, bet Anatolijus nesulaukė tėvų palaikymo išpildyti savo troškimą įsivaikinti mergaitę. Tačiau ne tik vaikų namuose buvo galima rasti gyvenimo apleistų vaikų… Koks įvykis labiausiai paveikė Moskviną vaikystėje? Kodėl toks išprusęs vyras taip ir neapsigynė disertacijos? Koks buvo jo sprendimas vienatvei? Ir kas apsprendė Anatolijaus likimą? Atsakymai - epizode! Iliustracija: @tinymischiefs. Muzika: DannyMurillo_Production, HitsLab, Melodigne, PHANTASTICBEATS, StockMusic, UniqueCreativeAudio, Universfield, ViraMiller, WelbornWorks. --- Saily 15% nuolaida - https://saily.com/protopemza TELE2 Kelionių draudimas. Bet kurioje šalyje tik 2 €/dienai, o pirmoji kelionės diena – visada nemokamai. Plačiau: https://tele2.lt/privatiems/kelioniu-draudimas 

Vilniuje mirė per ledo ritulio treniruotę sužeistas paauglys, ketvirtadienį pranešė policija. Aiškėja, kad paaugliui buvo pataikyta rituliu į galvos sritį, po smūgio prasidėjo vidinis kraujavimas į smegenis ir 13-mečio gyvybės išgelbėti nepavyko. Pasak ledo ritulio atstovų, Lietuvoje nėra buvę panašios nelaimės. Plačiau pasakojo Nacionalinės vaikų ledo ritulio lygos vadovas Arūnas Aleinikovas ir Lietuvos sporto universiteto Sporto mokslo ir inovacijų instituto direktorius Sigitas Kamandulis.Ved. Madona Lučkaitė.

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

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

Die aktuellen Automobilkurznachrichten mit Michael Weyland   Thema heute:   Trauminsel Mallorca – Teil 3 – Die Hauptstadt Palma Foto: Michael Weyland Nachdem wir in Folge 2 unserer Mallorca-Themenreihe die Ostküste etwas erkundet haben, wollen wir uns heute mal ins pralle Leben stürzen und die Inselhauptstadt Palma de Mallorca besuchen.  Dort sind wir zwar mit dem Flieger angekommen, sind aber direkt zu unserem Zielort Colonia Sant Jordi weitergefahren. Heute ist die Hauptstadt aber unser Ziel. Foto: Michael Weyland Der Reisetipp: Ein absolutes Muss ist natürlich der Besuch der Kathedrale von Palma. Sie wird vom Volksmund „La Seu“ genannt und ist NATÜRLICH das Wahrzeichen der Stadt. La Seu ist katalanisch und bedeutet „der Bischofssitz“. Wer will, kann die Kathedrale besichtigen, ebenso die Dachterrassen. Letzteres kostet Eintritt. An der Kathedrale zu starten hat auch den Vorteil, dass man dort unten ein Parkhaus mit ausreichend Stellplätzen findet. Abgerechnet wird pro Minute! Foto: Michael Weyland Von dort aus lohnt es sich, durch die Gassen der Altstadt in Richtung Plaça Major zu spazieren. Nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, genießen die Atmosphäre und gönnen Sie sich unterwegs einen Kaffee oder probieren Sie das Angebot einer Tapas-Bar. Laut TripAdvisor ist die Bar Espana an der nahegelegenen Calle Can Escursac 12 nur wenige hundert Meter von der Plaça Major entfernt die „wohl beste Tapas Bar in Palma”.   Foto: Michael Weyland Natürlich wird Ihnen jeder Palma-Besucher SEINE Geheimtipps nennen, aber eigentlich kann man nicht falsch machen. Ein vorheriger Blick in einen Reisführer oder ganz einfach ins Internet gibt eigentlich die Erkundungsroute vor. Aus unserer Sicht lohnt sich in jedem Fall ein Besuch des rund 20 Gehminuten von der Placa Mayor entfernten Viertels Santa Catalina. Früher hauptsächlich von Fischern bewohnt, ist es unterdessen zum trendigsten Teil von Palma geworden.   Foto: Michael Weyland Hier kann man vorzüglich essen und sich auf dem ältestes Lebensmittelmarkt der Stadt, dem überdachten Mercat de Santa Catalina umschauen. Der bietet hervorragende Produkte zu sehr guten Preisen und steht besonders bei Einheimischen hoch im Kurs.  Shoppen kann man in Santa Catalina natürlich auch! Zurück zur Kathedrale und zu Ihrem eventuell dort abgestellten Fahrzeug bieten sich mehrere etwa gleich lange Routen an. Sie sind zwischen 12 und 15 Minuten dorthin unterwegs.   In der nächsten Ausgabe unser Mallorca-Themenreihe geht es dann in Richtung Sóller. Überlegenswert ist es, diese Tour mit der historischen Bimmelbahn „Roter Blitz“ - auch Tren de Sóller genannt – zu unternehmen. Startpunkt dazu ist dann der Bahnhof an der Plaça d'Espanya.  Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

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

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

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Atenção (disclaimer): Os dados aqui apresentados representam minha opinião pessoal.Não são de forma alguma indicações de compra ou venda de ativos no mercado financeiro.Painel S.A.: Acionistas da Cosan aprovam entrada de BTG e Perfin como sóciashttps://www1.folha.uol.com.br/colunas/painelsa/2025/10/acionistas-da-cosan-aprovam-entrada-de-btg-e-perfin-como-socias.shtmlCeasefire violations in Gaza strain fragile truce between Israel and Hamashttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/ceasefire-violations-in-gaza-strain-fragile-truce-between/id78304589?i=1000732562107&l=en-GBAn Economy Built on Speculation—for Better and for Worsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/an-economy-built-on-speculation-for-better-and-for-worse/id152016440?i=1000732508679&l=en-GB‘We intend to defend our democracy,' says ‘No Kings' protest organizerhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/we-intend-to-defend-our-democracy-says-no-kings-protest/id78304589?i=1000732462595&l=en-GBViktor Orban's political futurehttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/viktor-orbans-political-future/id1830530855?i=1000732397476&l=en-GBHow European leaders are responding as Trump urges Ukraine to cede territory to Russiahttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/how-european-leaders-are-responding-as-trump-urges/id78304589?i=1000732724123&l=en-GBTrump's push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows crackshttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/trumps-push-for-peace-tested-as-putin-meeting-called/id78304589?i=1000732886865&l=en-GBWhat to know about the withdrawn Trump nominee who reportedly said he has a ‘Nazi streak'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/what-to-know-about-the-withdrawn-trump-nominee-who/id78304589?i=1000732886661&l=en-GBA anatomia das emendashttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/a-anatomia-das-emendas/id1477406521?i=1000732912931&l=en-GBXi's Top Bargaining Chip Is a Trade War Game Changerhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/xis-top-bargaining-chip-is-a-trade-war-game-changer/id1746141911?i=1000732878359&l=en-GBMovimentos de esquerda não reagiram ao serem contrariados em duas questões essenciaishttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/movimentos-de-esquerda-n%C3%A3o-reagiram-ao-serem/id1552208254?i=1000733008972&l=en-GBTrump sanctions Russian oil companies as his efforts to end Ukraine war falterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/trump-sanctions-russian-oil-companies-as-his-efforts/id78304589?i=1000733050499&l=en-GB‘This is going to hurt us': U.S. ranchers push back on Trump's Argentina beef dealhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/this-is-going-to-hurt-us-u-s-ranchers-push-back-on/id78304589?i=1000733048300&l=en-GB'Gastar ao infinito interessa e une tanto o governo quanto a oposição'https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/gastar-ao-infinito-interessa-e-une-tanto-o-governo/id265071481?i=1000733136935&l=en-GB18 Minutes From Nuclear Annihilationhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/18-minutes-from-nuclear-annihilation/id1258635512?i=1000733122732&l=en-GBCould Home Batteries Save the Grid?https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/could-home-batteries-save-the-grid/id1602541473?i=1000732075596&l=en-GBConsider the shrimphttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/consider-the-shrimp/id1554578197?i=1000732944715&l=en-GB'Decisão deixa porta aberta para corrupção', diz integrante da Transparência Brasil sobre decisão do STF para nepotismohttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/decis%C3%A3o-deixa-porta-aberta-para-corrup%C3%A7%C3%A3o-diz-integrante/id203963267?i=1000733335548&l=en-GBInside the PLA's Accelerating Modernization: A Conversation with John Culverhttps://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/inside-the-plas-accelerating-modernization/id1144663360?i=1000733190868&l=en-GB

A fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the collapse of a UK spy trial, and a damning new report on China's exploitation of U.S. defense research—Chris and Matt unpack a pivotal few weeks in global politics and intelligence. They assess the Trump-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas, the role of Jared Kushner, Qatar, and Tony Blair in the deal, and why Netanyahu's legal troubles could upend it all. In London, they break down how a high-profile Chinese espionage case unraveled, exposing gaps in the Official Secrets Act and Britain's uneasy relationship with Beijing. And in Washington, Matt digs into a new Congressional report on U.S. taxpayer-funded defense research benefiting the PLA—from hypersonics, quantum computing, and AI—and the bipartisan effort to close those loopholes. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, global issues, and current affairs. Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/3441b1 YouTube: https://youtu.be/N3XqFtU7TXY Articles discussed in today's episode "How Trump Pushed Israel and Hamas to Yes" by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Vivian Salama | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/10/ceasefire-gaza-trump-israel-hamas/684529/ "Hamas Is Not Done Fighting" by Matthew Levitt | Foreign Affairs: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/palestinian-territories/hamas-not-done-fighting "White House Works to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu" by Katie Rogers and Luke Broadwater | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/trump-gaza-israel-netanyahu.html "The aide, the associate, the ‘Chinese agent' – and the collapse of a long-awaited UK spy trial" by Dan Sabbagh and Amy Hawkins | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/20/collapse-uk-spy-trial-china-christopher-cash-christopher-berry "Witness statements in relation to alleged breach of Official Secrets Act on behalf of China" by Matthew Collins | Crown Prosecution Service: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/witness-statements-in-relation-to-alleged-breach-of-official-secrets-act-on-behalf-of-china "Fox in the Henhouse: The US Department of Defense Research and Engineering's Failures to Protect Taxpayer-Funded Defense Research" | US House Select Committee on the CCP: https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/reports/fox-in-the-henhouse What else we're reading this week "A CIA Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian's Vault" by John Schwartz | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html "Charles Powell: Britain has always had to deal carefully with China" by Luke O'Reilly | The New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2025/10/charles-powell-britain-has-always-had-to-deal-carefully-with-china "Director General Ken McCallum gives threat update" by Ken McCallum | MI5: https://www.mi5.gov.uk/director-general-ken-mccallum-gives-threat-update "Dutch services share less information with the US: 'Sometimes we don't tell things anymore'" by Huib Mudderkolk | Volkskrant: https://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/nederlandse-diensten-delen-minder-informatie-met-de-vs-soms-vertellen-we-dingen-niet-meer~b4882f19/ "The Kremlin's New Contractors: Inside Russia's Market for Political Warfare" by Anton Shekhovtsov | Towers of Europa: https://shekhovtsov.substack.com/p/the-kremlins-new-contractors "Hostile states recruit youths for crime, Met warns" by James W. Kelly | BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q73312zlpo "Mysterious Aircraft Crash Near Area 51 Just Got Weirder" by Joseph Trevithick | The War Zone: https://www.twz.com/air/mysterious-aircraft-crash-near-area-51-just-got-weirder "Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data" by Andy Greenberg and Matt Burgess | WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/satellites-are-leaking-the-worlds-secrets-calls-texts-military-and-corporate-data/ "Trump Administration Authorizes Covert CIA Action in Venezuela" by Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/us/politics/trump-covert-cia-action-venezuela.html "Trump Is Turning Back the Clock on US Policy in Latin America" by Frida Ghitis | World Politics Review: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/us-china-latin-america-trump/ "Why did the China spying case collapse?" by Will Barker | The Week UK: https://theweek.com/defence/why-did-the-china-spying-case-collapse Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. 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In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, John Culver argues that two seemingly contradictory trends define China's military this year: Xi Jinping's sweeping purge of senior PLA leaders and the PLA's rapid transformation into a far more lethal, joint-capable force. He notes unprecedented vacancies on the Central Military Commission and across theater commands—suggesting corruption is the excuse, not the cause—as Xi prioritizes loyalty and faster progress toward his ambitious reform goals. While 2027 isn't an “invasion deadline,” Culver says the PLA is racing to meet its centennial benchmarks, with September's parade showcasing a growing nuclear triad, serious investments in undersea warfare, and expanding unmanned aircraft. He cautions that any U.S.-created “hellscape” around Taiwan can be mirrored by China, which can produce equipment that is combat relevant in the Western Pacific at industrial scale. On gray-zone pressure, he casts China's Coast Guard as a paramilitary tool and says its ability to run a sustained blockade would hinge on complex command-and-control that it hasn't yet demonstrated in military exercises. Ultimately, Culver emphasizes that there is much about the PLA that remains unknown from the outside as Xi Jinping purposely keeps information opaque. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2025. John Culver is a nonresident senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. Prior to retiring from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2020, he served since 1985 as an analyst and manager on China, with a particular focus on the People's Liberation Army. From 2015 to 2018, Culver served as national intelligence officer for East Asia (NIO-EA). He was a founding member of the CIA's Senior Analytic Service, was in the Senior Intelligence Service, and was a recipient of the CIA's Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, and the William L. Langer Award for extraordinary achievement in the CIA's analytic mission.

Liaupsės už paskelbtą nepriklausomybę greitai paskendo diktatorinio stoto Józefo Piłsudskio šešėlyje, kuris ypač išvešėjo maršalo gyvenimo saulėlydyje. Paskutiniame trilogijos epizode kalbamės apie iš marionečių ir fanatikų sulipdytą Lenkijos valdžią, kur atbula ranka surašyta konstitucija ir dažniau nei meilužės keičiami premjerai jauną valstybę lėtai, bet labai stabiliai vedė prie neišvengiamos pražūties. Moraliniu tautos gydymu prisidengusi vienvaldė anti partija, koncentracijos stovyklos, lazdomis uždaužyti žurnalistai ir vado kultas, kuriuo labiausiai įtikėjęs buvo pats Piłsudskis. Jaučiate déjà vu? Kuo panašūs abu Józefai? Į ką iš tikrųjų taikėsi Lenkijos prezidento Gabrieliaus Narutavičiaus žudikas? Ką per spiritizmo seansą išsikvietė Piłsudskis? Ir kokį Józefo pajuokavimą Piłsudčikai priėmė taip rimtai, kad net įsivėlė į brolžudystę? Iliustracija: @tinymischiefs  Muzika: Krasnoshchok, GuillhermeBernardes, Ikoliks, SamuelFJohanns, StudioKolomna, Grand_Project, DreamProtocol, Vincent-Santamaria, DeusLower --------

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

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

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

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews the recent mass-purge of nine high-level PLA military officials and Politburo members, and the impact of Xi Jinping's continued military centralization on the PLA's warfighting capabilities. Next, Miles details the life and career of Nobel Prize winning physicist, Dr. Chen Ning Yang, and the formative role he played in support of the CCP's United Front strategy. Finally, Miles covers the latest dialogue following China's announced export controls for rare earth minerals, and responds to criticisms related to the important role of hawkish rhetoric in the US-China strategic competition landscape. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Pēdējos rītos sals ir bijis tikpat kā visā Latvijā un noslēdzas pat pašu vēlāko lauksaimniecības kultūru ražas novākšana, tāpēc atskats uz to, kā laikapstākļi ietekmēja šī gada ražu. Kopumā var teikt, ka šis ir bijis neražas gads, bet ne visiem. Pat šajā slapjajā un vēsajā vasarā ir bijuši zemnieki, kam raža bijusi lieliska. Centrālajā statistikas pārvaldē jau ir zināmi vairāku nozaru ražas dati un tie ir pārsteidzoši. Piemēram, agronomijas speciālisti atklāj, ka ziemas kviešu raža Latvijā šogad ir rekordliela. Un tas īsti nesader ar vasarā piedzīvoto un redzēto, kas notika laukos. Ziemas kvieši, kas visvairāk audzētā labība Latvijā, šogad ievākti rekordlielā daudzumā -nepilni 2,3 miljoni tonnu. Pēdējo piecu gadu laikā tā bijusi pārsvara 2 - 2,2 miljonu tonnu, bet pirms 2019. gada Latvijā labas ražas bija ap 1,5-1,7 miljoni tonnu. It kā šķiet, ka tas nesaskan ar realitāti - vasarā lauki bija ūdenī, zemnieki izmisumā, bet raža 2,3 miljoni tonnu. Izrādās, svarīgi ir vairāki apstākļi. Pirmkārt, lai arī ražas apjoms ir liels, tas nenozīmē zemniekiem arī labus ieņēmumus, jo graudus nevarēs pārdot kā pārtikas kvalitātes graudus, jo tos nācās novākt ļoti slapjus un graudu kaltēšana prasa milzīgas izmaksas. Rezultātā rekordraža nensīs lielu peļņu, bet atsevišķām saimniecībām, īpaši Latvijas austrumu daļā, ko lietavas skāra visvairāk, ir gājis pavisam švaki. Tāpēc precīzāk laikam būtu teikt, ka šogad bijusi nevis laba, bet liela raža. Plašāk stāsta Latvijas Lauku konsultāciju un izglītības centra eksperts Andris Skudra. Izrādās, ka lielās ražas galvenais iemesls ir izcilai apstākļi pērn rudenī, kad ziemājus sēj un tie dīgst.  Un ziemāji nav vienīgie, kam ražas apjomu lielā mērā nosaka iepriekšējais rudens. Bet graudu stāstā skumjākais ir tas, ka pagājušais rudens bija tik izcils un ziema tik piemērota, ka zemnieki vēl pavasarī gatavojās, ka šis varētu būt ne vien rekordražas gads, ar vēl būtiskāk lielāku kopražu un ievērojami labāku kvalitāti pat tad, ja vasara nebūtu izcila. Pietiktu, ja tā būtu bijusi kaut viduvēja, bet ne šāda - viena no gadsimta slapjākajām.    

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

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

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

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Uncovering Secrets: A Thrilling Hunt for Lost Art in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Martí passejava pel Barri Gòtic de Barcelona, observant les ombres que ballaven sobre les parets antigues amb la llum vacil·lant dels fanals.En: Martí was wandering through the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona, observing the shadows dancing over the ancient walls with the flickering light of the street lamps.Ca: La Mercè estava en plena celebració, i la ciutat resplendia de música i alegria.En: La Mercè was in full celebration, and the city was glowing with music and joy.Ca: Però Martí tenia una cosa més important al cap: el misteri d'un quadre desaparegut d'una galeria local.En: But Martí had something more important on his mind: the mystery of a missing painting from a local gallery.Ca: Es tractava d'un quadre famós, "El Somni de Barcelona", que havia desaparegut sobtadament.En: It was a famous painting, "The Dream of Barcelona," that had suddenly disappeared.Ca: Molts havien intentat esbrinar què havia passat, però sense èxit.En: Many had tried to find out what had happened, but without success.Ca: Martí desitjava ser el primer a descobrir la veritat i guanyar així la seva reputació com a jove historiador de l'art.En: Martí wished to be the first to discover the truth and thus earn his reputation as a young art historian.Ca: Júlia, una guia turística coneguda per les seves vivències captivadores, va trobar Martí al carrer del Bisbe, envoltada per una petita multitud que escoltava les seves històries sobre els fantasmes de Barcelona.En: Júlia, a tour guide known for her captivating experiences, found Martí on carrer del Bisbe, surrounded by a small crowd listening to her stories about the ghosts of Barcelona.Ca: Quan va acabar el seu tour, Martí es va apropar a ella.En: When she finished her tour, Martí approached her.Ca: —Júlia, necessito la teva ajuda.En: "Júlia, I need your help.Ca: He vist que coneixes aquests carrers millor que ningú a la ciutat.En: I've seen that you know these streets better than anyone in the city.Ca: Podries ajudar-me a trobar el quadre desaparegut?En: Could you help me find the missing painting?"Ca: Júlia va acceptar encantada.En: Júlia accepted eagerly.Ca: Junts, es van endinsar en els carrers enlluernadors del Barri Gòtic, esquivant les rambles de gent que gaudia de la festa.En: Together, they ventured into the dazzling streets of the Barri Gòtic, dodging the crowds of people enjoying the festival.Ca: La seva primera pista els va portar a un petit cafè de la Plaça Reial, on es rumorejava que uns individus estranys havien parlat sobre "El Somni de Barcelona".En: Their first clue led them to a small café in Plaça Reial, where it was rumored that some strange individuals had talked about "The Dream of Barcelona."Ca: Durant la investigació, van descobrir un passadís amagat darrere una prestatgeria de llibres antics a una llibreria dels carrerons més estrets.En: During the investigation, they discovered a hidden passage behind a bookshelf of old books in a bookstore in the narrowest alleyways.Ca: Les parets humides d'aquest passadís els van portar a les profunditats del barri, on van trobar senyals d'activitat clandestina.En: The damp walls of this passage led them into the depths of the neighborhood, where they found signs of clandestine activity.Ca: Martí i Júlia van intuir la presència d'un sindicat de l'art local, dedicat al tràfic il·legal de peces valuoses.En: Martí and Júlia sensed the presence of a local art syndicate dedicated to the illegal trafficking of valuable pieces.Ca: Amb poc temps, van planejar un rescat agosarat: aprofitarien les distraccions de la nit més animada de La Mercè per recuperar el quadre.En: In no time, they planned a daring rescue: they would take advantage of the distractions of the most lively night of La Mercè to recover the painting.Ca: Finalment, enmig del so festiu dels castells de foc i la processó gegant, Martí i Júlia van aconseguir entrar a l'ocult despatx del sindicat.En: Finally, amidst the festive sounds of fireworks and the giant procession, Martí and Júlia managed to enter the hidden office of the syndicate.Ca: Allà, embolicat en tela fosca, "El Somni de Barcelona" els esperava.En: There, wrapped in dark cloth, "The Dream of Barcelona" was waiting for them.Ca: Amb el cor bategant amb força, van fugir sigil·losament, integrant-se entre la multitud feliç de celebrants.En: With hearts pounding, they fled stealthily, blending into the happy crowd of celebrants.Ca: L'endemà, la galeria va recuperar el seu tresor, i Martí i Júlia van rebre agraïments plens d'elogis.En: The next day, the gallery recovered its treasure, and Martí and Júlia received grateful thanks full of praise.Ca: Martí, abraçant el seu somni de ser un historiador reconegut, va entendre el valor de la cooperació.En: Martí, embracing his dream of becoming a recognized historian, understood the value of cooperation.Ca: I Júlia, amb noves inspiracions per a les seves rutes, va veure ampliat el seu ventall de narracions.En: And Júlia, with new inspirations for her tours, saw her array of narratives expanded.Ca: Tots dos sabien que, en aquell barri antic, el misteri i l'aventura sempre estaven a la volta de la cantonada.En: Both knew that, in that ancient neighborhood, mystery and adventure were always just around the corner. Vocabulary Words:wandering: passejantshadows: les ombresflickering: vacil·lantstreet lamps: els fanalscelebration: la celebracióglowing: resplendintmissing: desaparegutart historian: l'historiador de l'artguide: la guiacrowd: la multitudtour: el toureagerly: encantadadazzling: enlluernadorsrumored: es rumorejavastrange individuals: individus estranyshidden passage: el passadís amagatbookshelf: la prestatgeriaclandestine: clandestinasyndicate: el sindicattrafficking: el tràficvaluable pieces: peces valuosesrescue: el rescatdistractions: les distraccionswrapped: embolicatstealthily: sigil·losamenthearts pounding: el cor bategant amb forçagrateful thanks: agraïmentspraise: els elogisembracing: abraçantcooperation: la cooperació

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

Toshi Yoshihara, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and author of Mao's Army Goes to Sea: The Island Campaigns and the Founding of China's Navy, joins the show to discuss how the PLA took Beijing in 1949 by subversion, and how they may yet seize Taiwan.       ▪️ Times     •      01:53 Introduction     •      03:24 Peaceful liberation     •      07:19 Planning and preparation              •      10:36 Isolation     •      17:30 A tradition of manipulation             •      23:51 True believers                •      28:23 Helpless         •      34:55 Political warfare               •      41:53 Surprise     •      47:32 Holy Grail     •      50:51 Fault lines     •      57:44 What to read? Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

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

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

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

BOOK TITLE: The Decisive Decade: American Grand Strategy for Triumph over China AUTHOR: Jonathan DT Ward HEADLINE: Taiwan: The 'Lock on the Island Chain' and a Key to China's Regional Dominance   China's military analysts view Taiwan as the "lock on the island chain," crucial for projecting power into the Western Pacific and throughout Asia's maritime geography. Seizing Taiwan would permanently alter Asia's military balance and enable China to exert significant power, potentially even creating famine in the Japanese islands. Taiwan also represents economic leverage due to its role in semiconductor production and holds ideological significance for Xi Jinping. 1950 PEKING STUDENTS, PLA

PREVIEW: PHILIPPINES: Colleague USN Captain James Fanell (Ret) comments on the vulnerability of Luzon and other islands by the PLA. More later. 1921 MANILA