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In this episode we speak with Ola, an activist from the Grupa Granica coalition in Poland about the situation for refugees, migrants and people-on-the-move at the country's border with Belarus.   She tells us how border guards on both sides are mistreating people-on-the-move there, about the ping-pong pushbacks across the border, and how the country's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, plans to "temporarily" ban the human right to claim asylum.    Ola also tells us about Grupa Granica's work supporting people-on-the-move with food, clothes and first aid, and how the authorities have treated the activists.     ---Get in touch---   Twitter: @FleetCivil   Mastodon: @civilfleet@kolektiva.social   Bluesky: @thecivilfleet.bsky.social   Instagram: thecivilfleet   info@civilfleet.com   civilfleet.com   Support:   ko-fi.com/civilfleet   ---Show Notes---   For more on Grupa Granica, see their Facebook page here: facebook.com/grupagranica   See their Instagram account here: instagram.com/grupagranica   For more on the Belarus border, see episode 33 with Dalia, an activist from the Lithuanian human rights and medical aid organisation, Sienos Grupe.   Ola mention Alarm Phone. For more them, visit: alarmphone.org, and find them on Twitter on @alarm_phone.   And check out The Civil Fleet's episodes 48, 5 and 3.   Read this France 24 news article on African people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine being mistreated by the Polish border guards: france24.com/en/europe/20220228-pushed-back-because-we-re-black-africans-stranded-at-ukraine-poland-border   Read this FT article about the Afghans stuck at the Poland-Belarus border in 2021, here: https://archive.ph/RL4iK    And this Amnesty International article here: amnesty.org/en/latest/research/2021/09/poland-belarus-border-crisis/    For more on the Ethiopian people who died at the Poland-Belarus border last year, see here: https://ecre.org/eu-eastern-borders-more-deaths-at-poland-belarus-border-as-reports-of-pushbacks-detention-and-crack-down-on-solidarity-continue-council-of-europe-concerned-over-pushbacks-and-criminalisation-in-lat/    Read this Al Jazeera news report on the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to temporarily suspend the human right to claim asylum here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/12/poland-to-temporarily-suspend-asylum-rights-amid-belarus-border-tensions   Read about Finland's government also blocking the human right to claim asylum here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/12/finland-passes-law-to-block-asylum-seekers-crossing-from-russia   And this Amnesty International response to it: https://www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/finland-emergency-law-block-people-seeking-asylum-should-never-have-passed   Ben mentions people in Europe being dubbed smugglers for giving food, water, first aid, etc to people-on-the-move. More examples of that can be found in episodes: 59, 58, 51, 50, 47, 46, 41, 37, 35, 28, 24, 20, 16, 13, 7, 4 and 2   Ola uses the phrase "Dublinned" in the episode. This is a reference to the EU's Dublin Agreement — which is essentially supposed to keep asylum seekers away from northern Europe. Check out this explainer video by The Guardian newspaper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ooecJWPcAY&t=28s&ab_channel=TheGuardian

Show discusses likely major escalation of war in Middle East as Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon vow response to Israel's assassinations. April 2024 Déjà vu but worse. US sending more aircraft carrier task force. Crisis imminent. Latest on Ukraine war as US and Russia announce sending intermediate range missiles to Poland-Belarus border. Some signs of secret discussions between US and Russia. Second half of show addresses big shift in US economy last week. Inflation no longer #1 issue. Recession now on agenda as Friday jobs report and earlier data on manufacturing, construction, and retail sales all show rapid slowing of US economy. JPM bank forecasts 50% chance recession. Fed will cut rates for certain in Sept (maybe earlier) as financial markets in US, Japan and global turn down sharply. Another ‘Black Monday' for stocks possible next week on August 5. Iran signals attack Monday as well. Why US jobs report is far weaker than media reporting. Globally, Malaysia announces joining BRICS and more in Asia to soon follow as BRICS announce own int'l payments system.

Summary An expert panel of world leaders gathered at the International Spy Museum to discuss the importance of NATO today and in the future. Panelists included former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, among others.  What You'll Learn Intelligence Threats facing Baltic countries, including Russia The importance of NATO support for Ukraine Maintaining stability during political turmoil NATO's growth and where it still needs to evolve in the 21st century Reflections The power of global partnerships  The impact of honest leadership  And much, much more … Quotes of the Week “In the old days, NATO was kind of a place where everybody did their talking points and then left. But for the first time in a very long time, NATO is more than just a forum. It is a security alliance that is very important to protecting world peace.” – Leon Panetta  Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Zelensky, Ukraine & Intelligence with Simon Shuster (2024) CIA Director, Defense Secretary, Gentleman with Leon Panetta (2024) Ukraine & the Alliance with NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence David Cattler (2023) NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence & Security with David Cattler (2022) *Beginner Resources* Why are the Baltic states strategically important for NATO? A. Sytas, Reuters (2023) [Short article] Ukraine conflict: Simple visual guide to the Russian invasion, BBC (2022) [Short article] The Formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact | History, YouTube (2017) [3 min. video] DEEPER DIVE Primary Sources  Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent Russian hybrid activities (2024) Joint letter to DoD for Urgent Ukraine Aid (2024) Address by the President to Ukrainians at the end of the first day of Russia's attacks (2022)  Statement by the North Atlantic Council on the situation at the Poland-Belarus border (2021) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Estonia (2003) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Latvia (2003) Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of the Republic of Lithuania (2003) The North Atlantic Treaty (1949) *Wildcard Resource* Three of the panelists in this week's episode hail from the beautiful Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. To learn more about the history and culture of these countries, take virtual tours of their national museums or libraries here:  Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus, National Museum of Lithuania Recommended exhibit: Women Warriors Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka, National Library of Latvia Eesti Rahva Muuseum, Estonian National Museum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of This Week Explained covers various global conflicts, including Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, Houthis providing weapons to al-Shabaab, the Poland-Belarus border crisis, and tensions between North and South Korea. The focus is on Ukraine intensifying efforts against Russian air defense systems in Crimea, with the U.S. providing weapons to aid Ukraine. The strategic implications of this policy change are discussed, highlighting the evolving dynamics in the region.------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   We'll begin today's show with the big news out of Israel, where a daring IDF operation saw the rescue of four Israeli hostages being held in central Gaza this weekend. We'll have the details on how that operation came together.   Later, two more major developments out of Israel: Prime Minister Netanyahu's government fractures as moderate Israeli minister Benny Gantz announces he's departing the ruling coalition—and Arab nations reportedly turn up the heat on Hamas amidst hostage negotiations.   Plus, we'll have the latest from the border between Poland and Belarus, where tensions are at a new high after a Polish border guard was killed during clashes with migrants.   Lastly, in today's Back of the Brief, we'll take a look at the anti-Israel protests held in Washington DC this weekend, where pro-Hamas demonstrators held up a bloody face mask depicting President Biden and assaulted a National Park Service ranger.   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. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Poland, officials say the number of attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus has shot up. The ruling Civic Platform – which is in a tight election race with the former governing party, Law and Justice – says Belarus and Russia are using migrants as a tool of hybrid war against Poland, something Minsk and Moscow deny. We look at how the issue is playing out in the election campaign, and at the election opinion polls in Poland.

Is Europe still a fortress? Refugees in Central and Eastern EuropeIn CEE (and beyond) migration has become an issue that polarizes and evokes a wide range of emotions. In their conversation, Melanie Jaindl and Malwina Talik discuss three important dates in the recent history of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE): 2015 (the 'long summer of migration'), 2021 (the humanitarian crisis on the Poland-Belarus border), and 2022 (the Russian invasion of Ukraine). They explore how these events have been perceived in CEE, offer explanations for different attitudes, and examine their collective impact on the region. Our hosts' pieces of art recommendations:The Passage by Selma BanichBook Jezus umarł w PolsceHost: Malwina Talik and Melanie Jaindl, associates at IDM Production and Editing: Gloria Becerril Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ted Snider joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about some concerning developments in Eastern Europe. They start with the tensions on the Polish-Belarus border where forces have been building up since Wagner forces moved in after the Prigozhin ordeal. Snider goes over what's happening and what it might mean. They then talk about the Neo-Nazi compound in Maine whose leader claims to be training forces to go fight in Ukraine. They finish with some of the disheartening language we're hearing about the backchannel talks between U.S. and Russian officials. Discussed on the show: “The Poland-Belarus border is becoming a tinderbox” (Responsible Statecraft) “A neo-Nazi is building a compound in rural Maine for his ‘Blood Tribe'” (Forward) “American Neo-Nazi Training Forces in Maine to Fight for Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) Ted Snider has a graduate degree in philosophy and writes on analyzing patterns in U.S. foreign policy and history. He is a regular writer for Truthout, MondoWeiss and antiwar.com. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Ted Snider joined Scott on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about some concerning developments in Eastern Europe. They start with the tensions on the Polish-Belarus border where forces have been building up since Wagner forces moved in after the Prigozhin ordeal. Snider goes over what's happening and what it might mean. They then talk about the Neo-Nazi compound in Maine whose leader claims to be training forces to go fight in Ukraine. They finish with some of the disheartening language we're hearing about the backchannel talks between U.S. and Russian officials. Discussed on the show: “The Poland-Belarus border is becoming a tinderbox” (Responsible Statecraft) “A neo-Nazi is building a compound in rural Maine for his ‘Blood Tribe'” (Forward) “American Neo-Nazi Training Forces in Maine to Fight for Ukraine” (Libertarian Institute) Ted Snider has a graduate degree in philosophy and writes on analyzing patterns in U.S. foreign policy and history. He is a regular writer for Truthout, MondoWeiss and antiwar.com. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

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Tensions increase along the Poland – Belarus border as a NATO country considers the possibility of a military incursion. Heavy shelling continues in Kherson, and another old church is damaged. Plus, National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby speaks to VOA.

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Interview with activists from the Poland-Belarus border, who do support and solidarity work with people on the move. https://fightfortresseurope.noblogs.org/

While Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will tell you the refugee crisis on the Belarus border has been averted, things are different on the ground. Discussion with fmr. Head of Belarusian corruption directorate, Alexander Asarov, on the outlook for Belarus.

World News in 7 minutes. Wednesday 6th July 2022.Today: UK government crisis. Poland Belarus wall. Ukraine updates. US shooting tradition. Crypto crash. Nicaragua democracy crash. Zimbabwe gold. South Africa pay deal. Pakistan bus accident. Australia rain. Saudi Hajj. Japan beach AI.Support us and read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsStart Up Rad.io: https://startuprad.io/Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.With Stephen Devincenzi and Khadija Tahir.Contact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7If you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Namitha Ragunath every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it. For more information visit send7.org/contact

In Poland, a tale of two borders. On the Belarusian border, refugees face pushbacks and detention. Written and read by Nils Adler

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David Muir reports from the Poland-Ukraine border with a look at the growing refugee crisis as UNICEF says 4.3 million children have been displaced since the Russian invasion of Ukraine; President Biden and leaders of 30 other NATO countries come together; an exclusive look at NATO exercises being conducted along the Poland-Belarus border.

Wednesday, 23rd of March 2022 7.15       Troy Innocent, creator of a new immersive art and culture experience called 64 Ways of Being, joins us to discuss the inspiration behind the project, how this kind of crossover of art and technology can help bring people closer to their environment and with one another, and what users can expect. The project is launching in Footscray and the CBD on Wednesday March 23rd. 7.35       Ella speaks with Joel from local music group s p o r e s about the fundraiser for Poland-Belarus-Ukraine Border Resistance being held tonight Wednesday March 23rd. 7.50       Claudia speaks with Alyawarre woman and Australian First Nations advocate Pat Anderson AO about the urgent call for community support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart as it nears its five-year anniversary. https://ulurustatement.org/take-action/write-to-your-mp/ 8.10       Claudia is joined by Ramila Chanisheff, President of the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association who will be speaking about her personal experience as an Australian Uyghur, the Uyghur women's diaspora in Australia, and the association's work to publicise the ethnic genocide of Uyghur and Turkic people in East Turkestan.Instagram @autwa2020 and Facebook @uyghurwomenAU 

This week on the program we focus on the situation for people fleeing from war on the Polish border with Belarus and Ukraine.More than 1.8 million people escaping war in Ukraine have arrived in Poland since February 24, but not everyone has received the same welcome to the European Union.On the Polish-Belarussian border, people seeking safety in the EU from war in the Middle East continue to be pushed back to Belarus, despite what in some instances can be many dangerous attempts to cross.Our guest for this episode speaks about the forces behind this situation, what is happening to the people caught by this border, and what you can do to provide support.For more information or to make a donation use the link below:https://chuffed.org/project/poland-belarus-ukraine-border-crisis-solidarity-fundraiser

Chief joins the show to talk about the revolt going on in Kazakhstan. We get into a viral video Chief found to spark the topic, comparing it to the Poland-Belarus conflict we covered earlier, the leadership dynamic within Kazakhstan, and more.

The world saw several dramatic transitions of power, where the status quo was upended. It was a year of political upheaval, where several longstanding leaders bowed out, albeit not always gracefully. In Myanmar, the country's military showed the world a textbook example of a coup d'etat. A little farther from Southeast Asia, at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan after failed negotiations with the US that also saw the US-led forces ending their 20-year military campaign abruptly. In Africa, too, it was all chaos and conflict: From Mali and Guinea, to Sudan and Tunisia, and a deadly civil war in Ethiopia. But it was the standoff at the Poland-Belarus border that caught the world's attention. As the world enters a new year, many will be hoping for the same thing as last year - an end to the coronavirus pandemic. 2021 saw a vaccination rollout unprecedent in modern times. But COVID-19 refused to go away, as the emergence of new variants jeopardized vaccine immunity.

The major part of the humanitarian response at the Poland-Belarus border is provided by volunteers.  In this episode, host Heba Aly speaks to a Polish activist leading the voluntary humanitarians, and the UN Refugee Agency on their role when it comes to providing humanitarian assistance in Europe.    Guests: Anna Alboth, Polish activist with Grupa Granica and the Minority Rights Group; Christine Goyer, Poland representative of UNHCR.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

Chief joins the show to talk about the Poland-Belarus border crisis. We get into Alexander Lukashenko arresting thousands of people, immigrants fleeing to surrounding countries, the European Union's response to it, and more.

The migrant crisis on the Poland-Belarus border is polarising Polish people living in the area.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

A border crisis by design on the edge of the European Union. Migrating people's desire for a better life being used as weapon to destabilize a political rival. Who are these people arriving on Europe's doorstep - who sent them, and why? Dr. Mari-Liis Jakobson, Associate Professor of Political Sociology at TLU's School of Governance, Law and Society joins our host Terry McDonald to explain. If you want to know more about the issues in Belarus, check out episode 3 from last season, where we examine them in depth. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fTI3MwL4CHEJ1t7rQx9ph

Thousands of people – mostly migrants from the Middle East - are camped in freezing weather at the Poland-Belarus border. Many have spent thousands of dollars to fly into Belarus on tourist visas, with the hope of an easy crossing into the EU. They're pawns, trapped in a battle of wills between Belarus' autocratic president, Aleksandr Lukashenko, and Poland and the European Union. The Polish government is taking a tough line, imposing an exclusion zone along the border and sealing off the area to journalists and aid workers. Migrants caught in the forest are arrested and sent back to Belarus. Several, including two children, have died from the cold and more deaths are expected as winter sets in. Meanwhile local residents are divided about how to deal with the humanitarian disaster unfolding on their doorstep. For Assignment, Lucy Ash visits towns and villages in the area to see what impact the crisis is having on people's lives. Reporter, Lucy Ash Produced by Lucy Ash and Eva Kyrsiak Editor, Bridget Harney Research, Grzegorz Sokol (Image: Polish volunteers provide relief to injured migrants stranded in the icy forest. Credit: Agnieszka Sadowska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl)

Thousands of people – mostly migrants from the Middle East - are camped in freezing weather at the Poland-Belarus border. Many have spent thousands of dollars to fly into Belarus on tourist visas, with the hope of an easy crossing into the EU. They're pawns, trapped in a battle of wills between Belarus' autocratic president, Aleksandr Lukashenko, and Poland and the European Union. The Polish government is taking a tough line, imposing an exclusion zone along the border and sealing off the area to journalists and aid workers. Migrants caught in the forest are arrested and sent back to Belarus. Several, including two children, have died from the cold and more deaths are expected as winter sets in. Meanwhile local residents are divided about how to deal with the humanitarian disaster unfolding on their doorstep. For Crossing Continents, Lucy Ash visits towns and villages in the area to see what impact the crisis is having on people's lives. Reporter: Lucy Ash Produced by: Lucy Ash and Eva Krysiak Editor: Bridget Harney Research: Grzegorz Sokol (Image: Polish volunteers provide relief to injured migrants stranded in the icy forest. Credit: Agnieszka Sadowska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl)

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

On one side of the border are thousands of would be migrants and refugees, hoping to make it to Western Europe, on the other 15,000 Polish troops guarding the gateway. - Z powietrza strefę patrolują helikoptery, na ziemi starcia, słychać odgłos kamieni rzucanych w ogrodzenie z drutu kolczastego, które oddziela Białoruś od Polski. Po jednej stronie granicy - tysiące migrantów, po drugiej 15 000 polskich żołnierzy strzeże Polskiej granicy.

Many of the migrants currently languishing at the Poland-Belarus border come from Iraq. Most of them hail from the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan in the north of the country. This area is often described as a haven of peace, but the reality is somewhat darker. Our correspondent Lucile Wassermann went to meet the Iraqis ready to risk everything to flee their region.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

The most recent information and events regarding the Poland-Belarus situation, a short report prepared by SBS Polish. - Aktualne doniesienia, informacje oraz podsumowanie sytuacji na polsko-białoruskiej granicy w opracowaniu polskiej redakcji Radia SBS.

Unless you're driving an electric car, you know all too well that gas prices are shooting up. The prices are such a problem now that President Biden has asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether oil and gas companies are doing anything illegal.More and more people are dying from drug overdoses across the country. Is the rise of fentanyl to blame? A migrant crisis at the Poland/Belarus border and the possibility of Russian military action in Ukraine are raising major tensions behind the old Iron Curtain. A small trial for what could be a major medical breakthrough will begin in Boston. Researchers will give people a nasal vaccine that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's Disease. Who really killed Malcolm X? Two of three men who were originally convicted of the assassination will be officially exonerated. Goodbye Staples Center -- hello Crypto.com Arena? Same building, new name but with a link to cryptocurrency, how long will the name change really last?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our panelists are Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. We focus on COP26, the UN Climate Conference that is wrapping up in Glasgow, Scotland. After thousands there, including most world leaders, there is little left to show in the outcome thus far, except for a watered-down mention of coal and fossil fuels. Even though it's watered-down, the United States has refused to sign on to it. This, as the Biden administration bends to the coal and oil lobby, and is opening up more access to oil and gas drilling. "So much for US leadership," complain other countries. China and the US did announce what is seen as a breakthrough. They announced a non-binding agreement, that some see at least as a step in the right direction. The United States and other countries that are mostly responsible for the climate crisis are refusing to pay the funds needed by small islands and other developing countries of the Global South, who are the first to feel the brunt of climate change. They need these funds to stop and reverse the damage to their nations. Meanwhile, back in the United States, two trials highlighting racial tensions are taking place, and comparisons are being made to the history of vigilantism in the country. This, as attacks on teaching the true history of the United States is increasingly under attack, including voters in Virginia electing a Republican candidate saying they are concerned about what they call the teaching of critical race theory in schools. This, they say, is why they opposed the Democratic candidate. Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison's books have been attacked, with some suggesting that they be burned, including "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye." What does all of this mean as the nation still refuses to grapple with its history and its present-day legacy. On the international front, we get an update from South of the Border, and we look at what is happening with the migrant crisis in Europe, including what is happening at the Poland-Belarus border. Meanwhile in China, President Xi moves to extend his presidency and to solidify his role in China's history.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our panelists are Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. We focus on COP26, the UN Climate Conference that is wrapping up in Glasgow, Scotland. After thousands there, including most world leaders, there is little left to show in the outcome thus far, except for a watered-down mention of coal and fossil fuels. Even though it's watered-down, the United States has refused to sign on to it. This, as the Biden administration bends to the coal and oil lobby, and is opening up more access to oil and gas drilling. "So much for US leadership," complain other countries. China and the US did announce what is seen as a breakthrough. They announced a non-binding agreement, that some see at least as a step in the right direction. The United States and other countries that are mostly responsible for the climate crisis are refusing to pay the funds needed by small islands and other developing countries of the Global South, who are the first to feel the brunt of climate change. They need these funds to stop and reverse the damage to their nations. Meanwhile, back in the United States, two trials highlighting racial tensions are taking place, and comparisons are being made to the history of vigilantism in the country. This, as attacks on teaching the true history of the United States is increasingly under attack, including voters in Virginia electing a Republican candidate saying they are concerned about what they call the teaching of critical race theory in schools. This, they say, is why they opposed the Democratic candidate. Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison's books have been attacked, with some suggesting that they be burned, including "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye." What does all of this mean as the nation still refuses to grapple with its history and its present-day legacy. On the international front, we get an update from South of the Border, and we look at what is happening with the migrant crisis in Europe, including what is happening at the Poland-Belarus border. Meanwhile in China, President Xi moves to extend his presidency and to solidify his role in China's history.

So much going on this week that we were unable to tackle all the issues but: Here are the big stories for this week - Chaos at the Poland Belarus border - Nicaragua's Presidential Elections - China is using mock-ups of US ships in recent exercises while it advances its naval equipment quickly - A detour to talk about the current state of counterterrorism - Special Veterans day story Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @AucoinAnalytics if you would like to reach out please email us at: info@aucoinanalytics.com Our social media site can be found at: needtoknow.aucoinanalytics.com | you must be a member to participate in this site. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-week-explained. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Headmistress and Social Mobility Commission Chair, Katharine Birbalsingh, discusses education, responsible use of technology, and what parents can do to improve performance in the classroom. Independent statistician Jamie Jenkins crunches the current Covid numbers to tell us whether Wales were wise to extend passport usage. And with Poland and Belarus staring one another down at the border, chairman of BRITPAC Henry Bolton OBE joins us with his prediction for what happens next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

On today's show, are people lying more since the rise of social media? One professor says no -- we get insight from David Markowitz, an assistant Professor of social media data analytics at the University of Oregon. We get the details on the current situation unfolding at the Poland-Belarus border with Andrew Rasiulis, a fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Plus, we hear about veteran Tegh Singh's journey on raising money to help get interpreters out of Afghanistan.

Thousands of migrants are stuck in limbo at the Poland-Belarus border amid soaring tensions between the two countries. As Poland ramps up efforts to stop people entering, it has accused Belarus of using the migrants in retaliation against sanctions. So, what's going on?  Join host Sami Zeidan.  With guests: Viktor Olevich - Lead Expert, Center for Actual Politics.  Liliana Śmiech - Director of Analysis, Warsaw Institute.  Pieter Cleppe - Editor, Brussels Report.EU & EU Policy Analyst.