Podcasts about pledges

In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delves into the laws of charity (tzedakah) from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 34, emphasizing the priority of supporting one's family, such as older children or impoverished parents, before others, and extending this to relatives, locals, and those in distant cities. He highlights the importance of giving with a joyful countenance and empathy, warning that a sour attitude nullifies the mitzvah's merit, even for large sums, and encourages comforting the poor as one would family. Rabbi Wolbe stresses anonymous giving to preserve dignity, the highest form being preventive aid like loans or partnerships to foster self-sufficiency, and supporting Torah scholars honorably, noting that influencing others to give yields greater rewards than giving alone.Rabbi Wolbe advises recipients to avoid charity if possible, preferring even menial work to maintain independence, citing Talmudic examples of scholars in humble trades. He condemns deceitfully taking charity but praises those who endure hardship to avoid burdening others, promising divine reward. The episode underscores charity as a muscle to strengthen through joyful, habitual giving, concluding with a call to view it as a privilege that aligns one with God's kindness, fostering community upliftment and personal growth.To have your questions featured on the Ask Away series, please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #58) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on June 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 14, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#AskAway, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Charity, #Charity, #Giving, #Family, #Empathy, #Obligations, #Commitment, #Generosity, #Pledges, #Responsibilities, #Compassionate ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delves into the laws of charity (tzedakah) from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 34, emphasizing the priority of supporting one's family, such as older children or impoverished parents, before others, and extending this to relatives, locals, and those in distant cities. He highlights the importance of giving with a joyful countenance and empathy, warning that a sour attitude nullifies the mitzvah's merit, even for large sums, and encourages comforting the poor as one would family. Rabbi Wolbe stresses anonymous giving to preserve dignity, the highest form being preventive aid like loans or partnerships to foster self-sufficiency, and supporting Torah scholars honorably, noting that influencing others to give yields greater rewards than giving alone.Rabbi Wolbe advises recipients to avoid charity if possible, preferring even menial work to maintain independence, citing Talmudic examples of scholars in humble trades. He condemns deceitfully taking charity but praises those who endure hardship to avoid burdening others, promising divine reward. The episode underscores charity as a muscle to strengthen through joyful, habitual giving, concluding with a call to view it as a privilege that aligns one with God's kindness, fostering community upliftment and personal growth.To have your questions featured on the Ask Away series, please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #58) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on June 29, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 14, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#AskAway, #Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #Charity, #Charity, #Giving, #Family, #Empathy, #Obligations, #Commitment, #Generosity, #Pledges, #Responsibilities, #Compassionate ★ Support this podcast ★

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, stressing China's commitment to opening up and global cooperation.

HEADLINES:♦ Israel's Airstrike on Hamas in Doha Draws Global Outrage from Business Leaders♦ UAE Unveils K2 Think, AI Model to Rival OpenAI and DeepSeek♦ Revolut Launches in UAE With Regulator Nod, Plans Hiring Spree♦ PIF Sets Sights on $2 Trillion, Pledges $600 Billion for US Deals  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14

PREVIEW:  John Hardie HEADLINE: Ukraine Scales Up Air Defense Against Russian Air Attacks SUMMARY: John Hardie of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses Ukraine's enhanced air defense efforts. Pledges for Patriotsystems will counter Russian ballistic and North Korean KN-23 missile threats. Ukraine is also massively scaling up production and training of anti-aircraft drone units to effectively combat Russian Geran-2 and Geran-3 drones bombarding its cities.  MORE. 1959

Trump Pledges To Send More Troops To Crime-Ravaged Cities After Ukrainian Woman Iryna Zarutska Was Publicly Butchered, Dems Pledge To “Fight Back!” Plus, Trump Set To Meet With Putin Again This Week Over Ukraine Peace Plan To “Get It Done

Carney pledges incentives for canola sector; how will this effect Alberta? We hear from Andre Harpe, the Chair for the Alberta Canola Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 September 2025 | Revd. Ian Pallent | God's Big Build. Nehemiah (6) Pledges and Promises Ephesians 2 v.19-22

This week, Ontario premier Doug Ford responded angrily to reports that the spirits company would be closing the Amherstburg Crown Royal bottling plant, killing 180 jobs in the process.Ford recently declared that he had a message “to [the company's] CEO in France: You hurt my people, I'm going to hurt you” adding that Diageo leaders were “dumb as a bag of hammers.”

The President declares 'we're going in' as he vows to send the National Guard to Chicago, but no word on when. Then, Congress releases thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but so far, most of the information appears to have already been made public. Plus, a conversation with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, whose state is leading the charge against Trump's tariffs with a multi-state lawsuit that, so far, appears successful. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Dan Rayfield, Stuart Stevens, Max Chafkin, Matt Peterson, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Ted Johnson takes another victory lap over Bill Belichick's disastrous college football debut, Fitzy thinks that in the absence of Christian Gonzalez, WR Stefon Diggs needs to step up in the locker room. Finally, in the wake of Roman Anthony's injury Andy puts the onus on Alex Bregman to snap out of his slump, and carry the load for the Red Sox. The guys react to a new pledge from Robert Kraft to build a Bill Belichick statue after his coaching career, is this a genuine move or this an an ulterior motive? Finally, the guys are joined by ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter for the first of his weekly appearance on the show. Schefter discusses his expectations from the Patriots this season, whether or not Drake Maye is ready to take a second year leap, and the Micah Parsons trade that shook the NFL world.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I sit down with Tom Day from the NewClimate Institute to unpack one of the thorniest issues in corporate climate action: credibility. Over the past few years, big tech companies and multinationals have rolled out bold net zero pledges, but how much of it is substance, and how much is smoke and mirrors?Tom argues that offsets, once seen as a solution, have become a dangerous distraction. Instead of reducing their own emissions, too many firms hide behind carbon credits and creative accounting. We discuss why greenhouse gas accounting, while essential, is riddled with blind spots and loopholes that allow companies to look greener on paper than they are in reality.The conversation digs into the tech sector specifically, where energy demand from data centres and AI is skyrocketing. While firms like Google and Microsoft have pushed promising practices such as 24/7 renewable matching, others continue to claim progress by buying certificates far removed from the grids they actually use. We also ask the tough question: should software and cloud services that help fossil fuel companies extract oil and gas more efficiently really count as climate leadership?From supply chain decarbonisation and product circularity to the future role of carbon removals, Tom challenges us to demand more transparency and honesty from corporate climate strategies. If we want tech, and business at large, to play a meaningful role in a 1.5°C world, we need to move beyond glossy PR and focus on genuine transitions.The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2025 that Tom referenced in the episode is available here.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Subscribe to the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one, as well as give you access to the entire back catalog of Climate Confident episodes.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

“When elected, I will give GHC 500,000 to the Hearts of Oak Supporters Front and ensure transparency. My focus is on progress, unity, and financial accountability.” - Yusif Abdulai, Hearts of Oak NCC Chairman Hopeful

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stu Turley dives into skyrocketing UK energy costs that are pushing industry to the brink as net zero policies and heavy taxation deindustrialize the economy. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap net zero and boost North Sea oil and gas production, while Norway faces its own energy security challenges. Globally, Putin and Modi meet in China to forge energy ties amid rising tensions.Subscribe to Our Substack For Daily InsightsWant to Add Oil & Gas To Your Portfolio? Fill Out Our Oil & Gas Portfolio SurveyNeed Power For Your Data Center, Hospital, or Business?Follow Stuart On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuturley/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/STUARTTURLEY16Follow Michael On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelta... and Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtanner_1Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:19 - High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the Brink03:03 - The UK Energy Hypocrisy is Collapsing the Very Thing Holding Up the Economy, by Taxing It Even More06:49 - Kemi Badenoch, The UK Tory Leader, Pledges to Abandon Net Zero and Maximise North Sea Oil and Gas Production09:01 - Energy Security Starts at Home, and Norway Needs to Look Out for Its Own12:16 - Putin and Modi Meet in China: Forging Energy Ties Amid Global Tensions15:33 - OutroLinks to articles discussed:High Energy Costs Push UK Industry to the BrinkThe UK Energy Hypocrisy is Collapsing the Very Thing Holding Up the Economy, by Taxing It Even MoreKemi Badenoch, The UK Tory Leader, Pledges to Abandon Net Zero and Maximise North Sea Oil and Gas ProductionEnergy Security Starts at Home, and Norway Needs to Look Out for Its OwnPutin and Modi Meet in China: Forging Energy Ties Amid Global Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with more world leaders who are in Tianjin to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, and pledged efforts to foster closer ties and build a community with a shared future for humanity in his meetings with his counterparts from the Maldives and Azerbaijan.

China has 294 national-level memorial facilities and sites. Authorities have improved laws and regulations on preserving the relics and sites from the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha break down the first summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. They analyze how a last-minute social media post from Trump nearly derailed the talks, why Lee relied on flattery to keep the meeting cordial and how the U.S. president's land-ownership remark highlighted the volatility now embedded in the alliance. The hosts also examine South Korea's record $150 billion in new investment pledges, including landmark deals in aviation, energy, shipbuilding and critical minerals. They discuss how these commitments secure tariff relief but deepen Seoul's exposure to Trump's transactional trade framework. Finally, they consider how partisan disinformation networks in both countries are shaping alliance management, and what the summit reveals about the risks of diplomacy under an unpredictable U.S. president. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson

FBI Director Kash Patel announced “Operation Restore Justice,” which he claims led to over 200 arrests of child predators, the rescue of 15 children, and a vow that offenders would find “no sanctuary.”  Yet to Jimmy the announcement rings more than a little hollow, seeing as how Patel and other U.S. authorities protect certain offenders, especially when tied to Israel or powerful political interests. In particular Jimmy mentions the Israeli suspect who was allowed to return home after being caught in a sting operation in Las Vegas, the Epstein files, and other ways elites remain untouched despite repeated promises of accountability.  Other commenters on Twitter also evince the same skepticism, viewing the arrests as a distraction from larger cover-ups involving Israel and Epstein's network. Plus segments on a recent case that may make burning the Israeli flag a crime in the U.S., a former Israeli intelligence director justifying routine slaughter of Palestinians, Megyn Kelly's shocking dismissal of Palestinian suffering as “propaganda” and Hillary Clinton's newfound appreciation for Donald Trump's foreign policy. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Stef Zamorano and Kurt Metzger. And a phone call from JD Vance and Vladimir Putin! 

August 20, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, Former Air Wing Commander for the 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge Air National Guard discusses Donald Trump pledging no American boots on the ground in Ukraine and Trump trying t set up meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

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Crying, Screaming, Hermes Belts and Gucci shoes…and that’s just the beginning. A sorority mom dishes on the dirty ritual known as ‘The Pig Run’ at SMU. Revelations about Bid Day trauma and how the news media celebrated the cruelty and the chaos. Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crying, Screaming, Hermes Belts and Gucci shoes…and that’s just the beginning. A sorority mom dishes on the dirty ritual known as ‘The Pig Run’ at SMU. Revelations about Bid Day trauma and how the news media celebrated the cruelty and the chaos. Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an extraordinarily divisive Bank of England policy meeting, Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing explores why it's become so difficult to get a clear read on the UK economy. Part of the problem lies with the data – an issue now making headlines in the US following Donald Trump's dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. Neil explains what this means for the credibility of official data and what to watch for in the upcoming BLS inflation release, which could prove pivotal for the Fed's September decision. Plus, Thomas Ryan from our US team looks at why Trump's promises to restore American manufacturing are likely to fall far short of reality.Analysis and events referenced in this episode:Read: Miran a good pick for the FedRead: Integrity of economic data safe for nowUS Drop-In: Are higher tariff rates fuelling inflation – and how should the Fed respond?Data: UK Employment IndicatorRead: Tariffs will not fix decades-long manufacturing decline

The Rebbe rebukes the delay in fulfilling tzedakah commitments, warning that withholding them causes delay in Hashem's blessings. He urges immediate and full fulfillment of all promises, with a firm resolution to maintain this conduct going forward, leading to open and revealed blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5655

President Trump has reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test with a new executive order aimed at tackling youth obesity and improving health. The initiative revives a decades-old program, now led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with more details still to come. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/trump-pledges-overhaul-of-school-fitness-tests/ #PresidentialFitnessTest #YouthHealth #Trump #RFKJr #PhysicalEducation #SchoolFitness #StudentHealth #JeffVanDrew #ExecutiveOrder #HHS

Glenn discusses Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois pledging her loyalty to Guatemala over her loyalty to America. Should she be removed from Congress for admitting she doesn't have American interests as a priority? Glenn reacts to the horrifying AI video Jim Acosta played of a Parkland shooting victim. Glenn rants against using the likeness of a deceased gun violence victim to push your propaganda. Glenn and Stu call out Acosta for his "grotesque" abuse of a gun violence victim to draw attention to himself. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins to discuss the Texas House Democrats who have fled the state to avoid voting on a redistricting map. Glenn and Stu discuss the end of the Pride Month hysteria and express how unnecessary companies' political stances are. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joins to discuss his newest book, "One Nation Always Under God," which dives into America's Christian roots. Actor and producer Kirk Cameron joins to discuss the cultural movement that is taking over libraries across the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz discussed the goals of this new funding with Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation's Gender Equality division. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Gates Foundation has announced a new $2.5 billion pledge through 2030 for women’s health initiatives worldwide. It comes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting major research and aid directed at women and maternal health. Amna Nawaz discussed the goals of this new funding with Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation's Gender Equality division. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

China's central bank has pledged to step up implementation of a moderately loose monetary policy and strengthen support for innovation and consumption in the second half of the year.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has pledged efforts to create a fair stage and an unforgettable experience at the National Games.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Brian Morgenstern—Head of Public Policy at Riot Platforms & former Trump Administration Official—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to make America a “crypto superpower.” 4:30pm- Which TV shows and movies are you watching right now? Justin is rewatching Breaking Bad, Rich is still avoiding the Snow White remake, and Matt is watching Leave It to Beaver??? 4:40pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump delivers remarks on his administration's new initiative with tech companies to help modernize data access for Medicare recipients. 4:50pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories.

Songs of promises, songs of pacts and songs of pledges. Pretty well as described.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced off against nine other candidates during a panel discussion in Camrose, Alberta, arguing that having a party leader represent the riding would more effectively address residents' concerns. The Canadian National Exhibition was flooded with a record number of desperate job seekers as youth and student unemployment soars in Toronto. Civil liberties advocates are challenging protest-free bubble zones, calling the legislation unconstitutional. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Brian Morgenstern—Head of Public Policy at Riot Platforms & former Trump Administration Official—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to make America a “crypto superpower.” 4:30pm- Which TV shows and movies are you watching right now? Justin is rewatching Breaking Bad, Rich is still avoiding the Snow White remake, and Matt is watching Leave It to Beaver??? 4:40pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump delivers remarks on his administration's new initiative with tech companies to help modernize data access for Medicare recipients. 4:50pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories.

Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive canceled pledges with a whopping 90% success rate! Why did Chris choose GameFound over Kickstarter? Tune in to uncover the strategic advantages of language-specific pages and targeted ads. Learn how transparency and direct communication overcame the hurdles of high shipping costs and tariffs. We also explore GameFound's unique features, like front-page updates and the "Endgame" feature, and discuss the platform's preference for polished, miniature-heavy projects. Plus, Chris shares tips on leveraging gaming conventions to boost sales and presence. Don't miss these invaluable insights for your next crowdfunding venture!   Links to check out! Ascendia - https://gamefound.com/projects/chris-loizou/ascendia---seasons-of-thargos?refcode=yyKRMP1bGkKK15gmSR1KSA SBG Editions - https://www.sbgeditions.com/ Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Stay Nerdy!

Doug sits down with BJ Ganem, founder of Sierra Delta, to talk about “Nantucket Week,” a three-day series of events running July 24th through 27th, all aimed at supporting Sierra Delta's mission of pairing veterans with life-saving service dogs. BJ shares the inspiration behind each event, from Thursday's high-energy “Party for a Purpose” at The Chicken Box—where music meets philanthropy—to Saturday's laid-back Cisco Brewery pop-up, where islanders can connect with the Sierra Delta team and learn more about their work. The week wraps with the flagship “Pledges for Pups” cocktail fundraiser at The Westmoor Club on Sunday, where veterans and their dogs will be on hand for an evening of stories, support, and giving back. To learn more, visit www.sierradelta.com. 

Walmart to hire a former Instacart executive to lead its AI ambitions. Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla release earnings. Ariana Aspuru hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Health Organization (WHO) has repeated its call for the release of an employee detained by the Israeli military following attacks on a WHO guesthouse and its main warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday. Substantial amounts of medical supplies and medicines have been lost, while the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate rapidly, said WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territory, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn. Despite the “huge blow” to Gaza's already crippled health system, the veteran emergency medic insisted that WHO will stay and deliver for the people of Gaza, despite the increasing challenges. Here he is now, with UN News's Daniel Johnson. 

The Prime Minister pledges a year of delivery with his policy agenda, as Parliament resumes; a new report examines the impact of aid cuts in Southeast Asia; and in cycling, Belgian rider Tim Wellens claims his first Tour de France stage victory, with a breakaway win on stage 15.

PREVIEW: REARMING EUROPE: Colleague Jeff McCausland comments on the intentions of the NATO powers to follow through on their pledges to spend aggressively on defense. More to come. 1850 MONTENEGRO

The fallout from Donald Trump's surprise announcement over the weekend of a 30 per cent tariff on goods from Mexico and the European Union continues. In response, EU trade ministers are pledging unity within the bloc, and warning of countermeasures if negotiations with the US fail, while Mexico is still hopeful negotiations will result in a deal.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on movement towards getting more weapons for Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on copper imports. Sam Fenwick hears how critical the metal is in electric vehicles, military hardware, semiconductors and a wide range of consumer technology. Mass federal job cuts can proceed for now after an update from the US Supreme Court. Plus how WeightWatchers, the weight management business, has emerged from a major debt restructuring. Sam Fenwick will be joined by Jessica Khine, a business development consultant based in Malaysia, and Rema Rahman, White House and Legal Affairs editor at The Hill, in Washington.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—disturbing news out of Texas, where nearly a dozen anti-ICE rioters were arrested on July 4th for staging a violent ambush on an ICE detention facility with the intent to kill federal officers. The incident comes as assaults on ICE agents surge by 700 percent nationwide. Later in the show—President Donald Trump appears to have lost all patience with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, telling reporters Monday evening that the U.S. will be restarting arms shipments to Ukraine to help defend against the Kremlin's ongoing aggression. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://trybeef.com/pdb & Get 2 Free Flat Iron steaks Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB#Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Texas flooding toll passes 100 as Administration blasts criticism of cuts to National Weather Service; SF philanthropy Tipping Point pledges billion dollar investment as city braces for Trump's Big Bill cuts; Civil rights attorney Dan Siegel passed away age 79, fought for workers, unions, human rights; Firefighters make progress on Madre fire, largest wildfire of the year so far; Governor Newsom unveils blueprint for rebuilding on 6-month anniversary of LA firestorms; Musk forms “America Party”, Trump calls it ridiculous The post Texas flooding toll passes 100 amid criticism of National Weather Service cuts; SF philanthropy pledges $1 billion as city braces for federal cuts – July 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Brandi Kruse and Zach Abraham dive into all things Department of Government Efficiency in this weekly series. On this episode: Elon Musk vows revenge if BBB passes. Would a third party improve America's fiscal restraint? Maybe DOGE is starting to rub off on California progressives ... well, sort of.

The US pumps millions into Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - but MSF calls the scheme "slaughter masquerading as aid." Also: US set to get rare earth metals after deal with Beijing, and a breakthrough against a rare disease.

Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13: 5-10  Top Headlines: 1) Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s New Vaccine Panel Holds First Meeting to Reassess Childhood Immunizations  2) Trump Administration Sues Maryland Over Immigration Rule 3) NATO Pledges Major Defense Spending Boost Amid Trump Push Today's host was Phebe Meyer, Chief of Staff at the Center for Christianity and Public Life.  Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #vaccines #immigration #Maryland #NATO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#cuttheclutter With a war raging in the European continent, the just concluded NATO Summit at The Hague witnessed an unprecedented agreement between member states to hike defence spending to 5% of GDP. In Episode 1689 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the origins of NATO and the backstories of its constituents, most of which are former Soviet nations.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins attempted to assuage lawmakers' concerns Tuesday over how the agency plans to deliver critical health tech services amid drastic cuts to its workforce. Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Collins said the VA is full steam ahead on planned deployments of its oft-troubled electronic health record at additional facilities, and is also pushing forward on the rollout of its External Provider Scheduling tool. The VA said in February that it had dismissed 1,000 employees, while the Associated Press reported in March that it planned to cut 80,000 staffers. The Oracle EHR system, meanwhile — plagued by technical problems since its launch during the first Trump administration — is scheduled to be deployed at 13 medical facilities by 2026. A suite of Elastic products will be discounted for agencies by up to 60% under a new deal announced Tuesday by the General Services Administration. The agreement, part of the GSA's OneGov strategy to modernize how the government purchases goods and services, will give agencies access to discounts of Elastic's self-managed solution starting at 27.5%, climbing to higher savings based on governmentwide annual spending. Stephen Ehikian, GSA's acting administrator, said in a press release that the pact “represents a significant step in our efforts to drive cost efficiencies and modernize IT infrastructure across the federal government.” Additionally, discounts start at 15% for FedRAMP Moderate cloud deployments via GovCloud, jumping to 32% at the top volume tier. The pricing options are locked in for orders made prior to Sept. 30, 2027. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.