Podcasts about Power politics

Key Topics   Iran's potential nuclear agreement and regional implications Europe's diplomatic paralysis and its impact on Ukraine and Russia The Vatican's moral challenge to AI and the political repercussions Europe's defense posture and NATO readiness amid escalating threats U. S. tech industry influence and regulatory debates on AI Links Shona Murray - https://events.euronews.com/euronews-on-air/speaker/1136912/shona-murray Michael Shear - https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-d-shear Susan Glasser - https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/susan-b-glasser Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

“You don't just leave things sitting at the city council meeting”—Nicole Small brings that truth home in this powerful Detroit is Different conversation about civic education, community accountability, and the future of Detroit politics. A former Detroit Charter Commission member, devoted organizer, and activist, Nicole reflects on why the city charter matters as Detroit's “constitution,” how residents learned power through block clubs, labor families, precinct workers, and neighborhood elders, and why today's lack of engagement should alarm us. From her family's Arkansas-to-North End roots to growing up in Bagley, attending King High School, and witnessing the organizing culture of labor marches, Nicole connects personal memory to political responsibility. She names the difference between simply attending meetings and actually bringing the work back home: “In order to really be successful and change and to be a change agent, you have to be involved.” This episode matters because Detroit's past civic muscle—block clubs, elders, labor, local civics, and resident voice—still holds lessons for the city's future. Nicole reminds listeners that community power is built through knowledge, honesty, accountability, and people willing to fight for where they live. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Warum setzen sich manche Menschen im Unternehmen immer durch – während andere ständig den Kürzeren ziehen? Was ist Macht eigentlich wirklich? Und warum wirkt sie oft subtiler, als wir denken? Und vor allem: Wie gehst du damit um, wenn jemand seine Macht gegen dich einsetzt?In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Dr. Matthias Nöllke. Er beschäftigt sich seit über sechzehn Jahren mit genau diesen Fragen – als Autor, Speaker und Macher von Hörfunksendungen beim Bayerischen Rundfunk. Er gehört zu den profiliertesten Köpfen, wenn es um Mikropolitik, Macht und Kommunikation in Unternehmen geht.Gemeinsam schauen wir auf das, was in Unternehmen ständig wirkt – auch wenn kaum jemand offen darüber spricht: Macht.Wir sprechen darüber:Woher Macht wirklich kommt: Status, Wissen, Beziehungen, Ignoranz – welche Ressourcen Menschen nutzen, um Einfluss auszuüben.Typische Machtspiele im Alltag: Drohungen, Allianzen, Verhandlungen oder subtiler Druck – und wie sie in Unternehmen tatsächlich ablaufen.Warum Machtverhältnisse nie neutral sind: Wieso es fast immer eine Dynamik von Über- und Unterordnung gibt – und warum sich diese je nach Situation verändern kann.Wie du dich gegen Machtspiele behauptest: Grenzen setzen, ruhig bleiben, nicht in die Dynamik einsteigen – und dem Gegenüber nicht die Bestätigung geben, die er sucht.Das Beispiel Donald Trump: Was wir aus seinem Führungsstil über Macht lernen können – auch wenn er nicht dem entspricht, was wir heute als „gute Führung“ bezeichnen.Diese Folge zeigt: Macht ist kein Randthema. Sie ist immer da – ob wir sie sehen wollen oder nicht. Und wer sie versteht, kann bewusster damit umgehen.Jetzt reinhören – und lernen, wie du dich im Spiel der Macht nicht verlierst.Und hier ist der Kontakt zu Matthias:➡️  Webpage: https://www.noellke.de/➡️  Buch “Machtspiele”: https://shop.haufe.de/prod/machtspiele?chorid=80270000➡️  Buch “Die neuen Machtspiele”: https://shop.haufe.de/prod/die-neuen-machtspiele?chorid=80270000Weitere Literaturhinweise:Batia Wiesenfeld, Naomi Rothman, Sarah Wheeler-Smith (unter der Ägide von Adam Galinsky): "Why fair bosses fall behind“ (Harvard Business Review, Juli/Augst 2011)Deborah Gruenfeld: Acting with power (2020)Marion Knaths: Spiele mit der Macht. Wie Frauen sich durchsetzen (2007)Sunitah Sah: Defy. The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes (2025). Erscheint im Juli 2026 auf Deutsch unter dem Titel "Standhaft".Und der Klassiker: Jeffrey Pfeffer: Managing with Power: Politics and Influence in Organizations (1992)

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Prof. John Mearsheimer : The Future of Great Power PoliticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken spricht mit Michael Bröcker über die nächsten Reformschritte. Sie zeigt sich offen dafür, die Zahl der Kassen von derzeit rund 100 deutlich zu verringern. Dabei ist Warken nicht überzeugt, dass weniger Kassen auch geringere Kosten bedeuten: „In Österreich hat man gesehen, dass die Zusammenlegung tatsächlich nicht die gewünschten Effekte gehabt hat". [12:42] Finanzminister Lars Klingbeil hat die neuen Prognosen zur Steuerentwicklung vorgestellt. Es fehlen Milliarden. Klingbeil macht externe Faktoren verantwortlich und nennt dabei vor allem den Krieg gegen den Iran als Ursache. [01:43] Michael Bröcker hat beim 55. St. Gallen Symposium das Geopolitik-Panel „The Power of Politics vs. Power Politics" moderiert. Kelly Craft, ehemalige UN-Botschafterin der USA, lieferte den prägnantesten Satz des Panels über Trumps Verhältnis zur Weltpolitik: „He is the UN. He doesn't need the United Nations. He has the Oval Office." [04:47]Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions. Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testenHier geht es zu unseren Werbepartnern Hol dir deine persönlichen Daten mit Incogni zurück und hol dir 60 % Rabatt auf ein Jahresabo: https://incogni.com/tabletodayImpressum: https://table.media/impressumDatenschutz: https://table.media/datenschutzerklaerungBei Interesse an Audio-Werbung in diesem Podcast melden Sie sich gerne bei Laurence Donath: laurence.donath@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Markets like certainty. Geopolitics offers anything but. This episode explores why investors might be getting geopolitical risk wrong, how a shifting world order is changing markets, and what a more adaptive approach to risk could look like.  Power shifts, strategic rivalry and the breakdown of the global rules‑based order are reshaping markets in ways that traditional risk frameworks struggle to capture. In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, Louisa Minter‑Kemp speaks with Alastair Irvine of Jupiter Asset Management about why geopolitics is so hard to price, how recent shocks exposed collective blind spots, and why investors need to think differently about uncertainty. Drawing on decades of experience, the conversation explores mispricing, volatility and the case for a more adaptive, systems‑led approach to risk, what the Thinking Ahead Institute calls Risk 2.0, focused on resilience, long‑term thinking and understanding the world through the eyes of key protagonists. You can explore Alastair's insights via Substack. 

Noam Dworman is joined by Professor Gerald Steinberg. Steinberg breaks down the hidden world of NGOs—what they are, how they gained massive global influence and why he believes many have drifted far from their original mission. From organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to their role at the United Nations, Steinberg argues that these groups now act as powerful political players shaping narratives around conflicts like Israel–Palestine.  Gerald Steinberg is founder and president of NGO Monitor and Professor at Bar Ilan University. His research focuses on Middle East diplomacy and Israeli security, and the politics of human rights and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Prestigious grants and prizes include Israel Science Foundation, Bonei Zion Prize (2017) and the Bernard Lewis Prize in 2025. https://x.com/GeraldNGOM

Noam Dworman is joined by Professor Gerald Steinberg. Steinberg breaks down the hidden world of NGOs—what they are, how they gained massive global influence and why he believes many have drifted far from their original mission. From organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to their role at the United Nations, Steinberg argues that these groups now act as powerful political players shaping narratives around conflicts like Israel–Palestine.  Gerald Steinberg is founder and president of NGO Monitor and Professor at Bar Ilan University. His research focuses on Middle East diplomacy and Israeli security, and the politics of human rights and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Prestigious grants and prizes include Israel Science Foundation, Bonei Zion Prize (2017) and the Bernard Lewis Prize in 2025. https://x.com/GeraldNGOM

A major political scandal collides with global geopolitical tension as allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell resurface while broader debates over Iran, China, and maritime control intensify. At the center of it all: accusations of corruption, foreign influence, and a global struggle over who controls critical trade chokepoints.

In this episode of Controlled Burn, Vince “The Firestarter” and OG Napalm step into the firestorm of politics, power, and perception. What begins as a conversation about economic hardship and layoffs quickly expands into a deeper breakdown of how media, entertainment, and political theater shape public reality.The hosts explore how modern politics has blurred into performance, with figures operating more like entertainers than leaders. From discussions about Donald Trump's influence and the role of media narratives to the global tensions involving Iran and U.S. foreign policy, the conversation challenges listeners to question what they're being shown versus what's actually happening.They also dive into deeper, more uncomfortable territory—examining systemic corruption, the Epstein scandal, and the idea that power structures protect themselves regardless of political affiliation. The episode highlights how both sides of the political spectrum often operate within the same system, leaving everyday people caught in the middle.Throughout it all, Vince and Napalm keep it raw and unfiltered, pushing listeners to stay informed, think critically, and recognize the bigger picture behind the headlines. 

John and Andreyka discuss the U.S.–Pacific Investment Summit, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's travel throughout the region, and domestic politics across the Pacific. 

A candid, high-stakes conversation unpacks Eskom's turnaround, leadership challenges, and South Africa's energy future. From coal versus renewables to rising costs, corruption crackdowns, and global competitiveness, the discussion cuts through popular narratives and tough realities. With insights on policy, innovation, and national interest, it reveals how strategic decisions, not slogans, will shape growth, jobs, and stability - while highlighting the urgent need for accountability, smarter investment, and a relentless focus on delivering reliable, affordable power.

Geopolitical risk is moving from the background to the foreground for investors. In this episode, Julia Hermann and Michael LoGalbo explore how great power politics is changing the global economic order –and why this shift, seen in Iran and beyond, is becoming more important for markets, policy, and portfolio construction. 

Diesel nears $5 as the Iran conflict squeezes global supply, raising fears of rising costs and economic slowdown. The panel breaks down short-term vs long-term impact, recession risks, and how global chokepoints like Hormuz and Malacca shape energy, trade, and power.

On episode 176 of The Sal Greco Show, we will be looking at the latest legal issues commencing around the globe from Kristi Noem's congressional testimony meltdown, to ongoing litigation and issues arising against NYC, Corrections, and the NYPD with our guest legal expert and attorney Sarena Townsend. Plus the latest new around the globe with producer / co-host / wingman Jack Stern.Salvatore "Sal" Greco is a Former 14 year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran, and a Sicilian-American. Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado, Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives. His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together.SUPPORT THE SAL GRECO SHOW : https://salgreco.com/support/FOLLOW SAL ON SUBSTACK : https://substack.com/@thesalgrecoDOWNLOAD THE FREESPOKE APP : https://freespoke.referralrock.com/l/SALVATOREG59/JOIN THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS LEAGUE : https://iacrl.org/Follow Sal:https://twitter.com/TheSalGreco https://www.instagram.com/thesalgreco https://www.instagram.com/thesalgrecoshow https://tiktok.com/TheSalGrecoShowFollow Jack : https://twitter.com/J_Stern97 https://www.instagram.com/J_Stern97Follow Sarena Townsend :https://twitter.com/TownsendSarenahttps://instagram.com/Sarenateehttps://tiktok.com/SarenaTownsend

In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show, DCF Editor-in-Chief Matt Vincent speaks with Michael Siteman, President of Prodigious Proclivities and a long-time leader and board member within 7x24 Exchange International, about how data center development is being reshaped by AI, power scarcity, network strategy, and community resistance. Siteman explains how site selection has evolved from a traditional real estate exercise into a far more complex infrastructure challenge. “The business used to be a pure real estate play,” Siteman says. “Now it's a systems engineering problem. It's power, network topology, the real estate itself, and political risk.” The conversation explores the growing dominance of power in development strategy, including the rapid rise of behind-the-meter generation as utilities struggle to keep pace with demand. Siteman notes that attitudes toward onsite generation have shifted dramatically in just the past few months. “Six months ago, people would say, ‘If you don't have grid interconnection, we're not interested,'” he says. “In the last 30 days, it's completely different.” Vincent and Siteman also discuss the balance between network access and power access, the risks of pre-leasing capacity before buildings are completed, and the growing importance of local politics and government relations in getting projects approved. The episode closes with a look at the widening gap between traditional hyperscale facilities and AI factories, the question of whether AI infrastructure is heading toward a bubble, and the industry's urgent workforce shortage. “Data centers don't run themselves,” Siteman says. “We simply don't have enough people to build and operate the infrastructure that's coming.” This is a grounded, field-level conversation about what is really driving data center development in the AI era, and what the industry will need to solve next.

On today's Macrodosing, Big T is joined by Chief and Jersey Jerry to discuss the Mexican drug cartels. From today's fentanyl epidemic and border debates to the decades-long evolution of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations. Plus, we get into the State of the Union, a man gaining control of robot vacuums, a new release of CIA files relating to Projecting Artichoke, ‘Fever Pitch' and much more. Enjoy! (00:14:16) State of the Union (00:19:51) Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums (00:25:12) Project Artichoke (00:38:01) Fever Pitch (00:51:01) Mexican Drug CartelsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  In a culture driven by fame, influence, and money, has character taken a back seat? This episode explores the role of personal integrity in leadership, public service, and politics — questioning whether character still matters in those representing America on the world stage. From cultural values to political accountability, Chris examines what leadership should look like in today's society.

Global oil markets are no longer just about supply and demand—they are reshaping geopolitics in real time. In this episode of the STRAT podcast, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer breaks down how oil pricing and access are being used as strategic tools with far-reaching consequences. From pressure on Russia's war economy to Iran's vulnerability around the Strait of Hormuz, the ripple effects are global. The discussion explores how sanctions, tariffs, tanker seizures, and discounted crude are squeezing Russia's revenues, pushing Cuba toward a full-blown energy crisis, and placing China in an increasingly precarious position due to its dependence on cheap oil from sanctioned states. Kempfer also explains key oil benchmarks like Brent and WTI, the importance of U.S. shale production, and why today's environment differs fundamentally from past oil shocks. The result is a sober look at how energy strategy is quietly reshaping alliances, economies, and global stability.Takeaways:Oil prices are being actively shaped by U.S.-led strategyBrent and WTI benchmarks reveal critical geopolitical signalsRussia's oil revenues are collapsing under sanctions pressureTanker seizures are disrupting sanctioned oil supply chainsThe Strait of Hormuz remains a major global choke pointCuba faces an unprecedented fuel collapse and instabilityChina's reliance on discounted crude is becoming a liabilityEnergy pressure may accelerate regime change scenarios#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #GlobalEnergy #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #RussiaUkraine #IranOil #ChinaEnergy #CubaCrisis #SanctionsPolicy #OilPrices #StrategicCompetition #NationalSecurity #EconomicWarfare #EnergyGeopolitics #GlobalStability #RiskAssessment

The Bible wasn't written in a political vacuum—it was written under empire.In this episode of Cultural Keys, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores how concepts like empire, power, peace, and allegiance shaped the biblical world—and why the gospel of Jesus was a direct counterclaim to imperial rule.From Rome's propaganda to Mark 1:1, from “Jesus is Lord” to the cross as a throne, this episode shows why Christianity isn't anti-political—it's politically disruptive.

Power, Responsibility, and Europe's Moment of TruthIn this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening speaks with Dr. Patrick Keller, Deputy Research Director at the German Council on Foreign Relations, about a world order that is no longer theoretical - but brutally real.Dr. Keller dismantles one of Europe's most comfortable assumptions: that international politics is still governed primarily by rules, institutions, and good intentions. That era, he argues, is fading fast. Power - political, economic, military, and technological - is once again the decisive currency. And Europe, especially Germany, must learn to think and act accordingly.The conversation moves swiftly from abstract geopolitics to concrete consequences. A more transactional United States, shifting signals from Washington, and growing doubts about the long-term credibility of NATO security guarantees force Europe to confront an uncomfortable reality: strategic autonomy is no longer a slogan - it is a necessity.From Greenland's geopolitical relevance to the erosion of trust in long-standing alliances, Keller outlines a world in which geography, deterrence, and credibility matter again. In this context, space emerges not as a futuristic add-on, but as a core pillar of sovereignty. Investment in space infrastructure, resilience, and security is no longer optional - it is foundational for national and European defense.Perhaps most striking is Keller's call for clarity. Germany, he argues, must distinguish between what is essential and what is merely comfortable. Defense capability, economic competitiveness, technological leadership, and European cohesion must take precedence over symbolic debates and strategic hesitation.Looking toward 2026, the message is unmistakable: Germany has the weight, the responsibility, and the opportunity to lead - but only if it is willing to act. Leadership, in this new global order, means making hard choices early rather than paying higher prices later.This episode of Space Cafe Radio is not about alarmism. It is about realism. And about Europe finally stepping into a role it can no longer afford to avoid.Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalWe love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersSupport the showYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett analyze the structural evolution of Eastern European empires from the 17th century to World War I , examining how imperial elites managed multiethnic, multicultural societies. -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (00:16) Age of Empires and Personal Anecdotes (03:23) The East Europe Run and the Bloodlands (05:06) Ruling Philosophies of European Dynasties (06:09) Industrialization and the Origins of World War I (09:51) Three Conflicts that Formed the Era (11:10) The Expansion of the Austrian Empire (13:35) Imperial Identity vs National Identity (20:18) Religious Unification and Catholicism (22:38) Ottoman Resilience and Decadence (24:26) Hungarian Governance and the Steppe Frontier (31:28) Multiculturalism and Merchant Ethnicities (38:41) Modern Greek Identity and the Ottoman Elite (41:38) Trust and Honor Culture (46:34) The Balkans under Turkish Rule (52:10) Religion and Social Engineering (55:03) The Austrian Idea and Intellectual Legacy (01:03:07) Culture vs Civilization (01:08:25) The German Nobility of Europe (01:10:03) Enlightened Absolutism and Serfdom (01:15:43) The Great Northern War and the Rise of Russia (01:21:44) The Shift to Mass Mobilization and Drill (01:26:43) The Russian Menace and Power Politics (01:39:53) Prussian Excellence and the Yoker Nobility (01:48:34) Napoleon in Eastern Europe (01:54:40) Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geoffrey Roberts notes Stalin studied Bismarck as a modernizer but learned power politics from Lenin, not Machiavelli, viewing Tsars as strong state builders despite their capitalism.1942

“Regardless of whether it's Trump or anybody else in the White House, we should expect something quite significant to be going on in terms of the United States' relationship with the rest of the world.”Amol Rajan speaks to Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, about a new era of global power play. In this conversation, she traces the roots of the re-birth of US expansionism back to the 19th century, and America's early presidents. She also explains how the dynamics of geopolitics are tied to the control of resources, in particular oil.Professor Thompson is an expert on the history of globalisation who has taught at Britain's Cambridge University for more than 30 years. Her current research looks at the geopolitics of energy, and the long history of this century's global disruptions.Thank you to the Radical team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with the Colombian president Gustavo Petro, New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Amol Rajan Producers: Anna Budd, Lucy Sheppard Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Helen Thompson Credit: Anna Budd/BBC)

What drives global natural gas prices more: power politics or supply and demand? In this episode, we discuss the geo-politicization of natural gas and the challenge that presents to traders and investors alike. Why was 2025 such a difficult year for traders? And what are the most consequential stories in natural gas for 2026? H Returning to the show is Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center for Global Energy Policy.

A year has passed since the Palisades and Eaton fires tore through Los Angeles, but the real story is what came after. The rebuilding. The delays. And the systems that continue to fail the communities most impacted.In today's episode, Jackie sits down with real estate developer and community voice Marisela Arechiga for a raw conversation about what the one-year mark after the fires actually looks like on the ground, beyond headlines and talking points.Marisela brings a builder's perspective to the aftermath, explaining why rebuilding has stalled, how Los Angeles permitting and planning processes slow recovery, and why Latino families in places like Altadena have been especially affected. From insurance gaps to generational homes being lost, they unpack how real estate, policy, and bureaucracy quietly displace entire communities.The conversation widens into national and international politics, touching on recent U.S. leadership decisions abroad and how aggressive power moves ripple culturally and economically. Jackie and Marisela question what these decisions mean for immigrant communities, trust in leadership, and the narratives pushed through media and protest movements.They also explore issues many avoid saying out loud: private equity buying up land, homelessness as an industry, the role of AI in modernizing broken systems, and why everyday people are increasingly the ones exposing waste, fraud, and dysfunction.Tune in to episode 266 of Amiga Handle Your Shit for a grounded, perspective-shifting conversation on rebuilding Los Angeles, questioning power, and why informed Latina voices matter now more than ever.Episode Takeaways:What the one-year anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton fires really looks like on the ground (02:10)Why rebuilding in Los Angeles could take a decade, not years (03:30)How permitting delays and bureaucracy stall recovery efforts (04:40)The hidden impact on Latino families with generational real estate (07:20)Why many homeowners will never rebuild and are being forced to relocate (08:30)The role of private equity firms in buying up post-disaster real estate (09:00)How proposed federal action could shift real estate power back to homeowners (09:40)What international power plays reveal about leadership, optics, and consequences (15:00)Why protests, movements, and media narratives deserve deeper scrutiny (21:00)How everyday people using their voice are exposing fraud and influencing change (28:30)What homelessness, leadership, and city policy say about priorities in Los Angeles (34:00)Why this moment demands accountability, not silence (37:30)Connect with Marisela Arechiga:LinkedInInstagramNew Generation Home Improvements WebsiteNew Generation Home Improvements InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne's websiteBook: The AMIGA Way: Release Cultural Limiting Beliefs to Transform Your Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Bill and Phil discuss Trump's return to Great Power politics - threats to Greenland, intervention in Venezuela, and potential regime change in Iran - then turn to the unrest in Minneapolis in response to ICE's lethal tactics.

New York Times Magazine staff writer Jonathan Mahler talked about the 1980s forces, events, and characters that defined and shaped New York City. His book features Donald Trump, Spike Lee, Rudy Giuliani , Ed Koch, and Al Sharpton - and highlights New York's experiences with homelessness, AIDS, racial tensions, and the crack epidemic. The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York City hosted this event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Times Magazine staff writer Jonathan Mahler talked about the 1980s forces, events, and characters that defined and shaped New York City. His book features Donald Trump, Spike Lee, Rudy Giuliani , Ed Koch, and Al Sharpton - and highlights New York's experiences with homelessness, AIDS, racial tensions, and the crack epidemic. The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York City hosted this event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro by the United States feels like confirmation that we are in a new era of global politics, but what has caused this shift and where does it leave Europe? Amol speaks to Professor Helen Thompson, an expert on the history of globalisation and author of Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century, about how oil is fuelling competition between the US and China. They explore how it's reshaping global power politics, whether it's possible for Europe to decouple from the US and why high levels of national debt threaten to undermine Western economies. And Helen, who is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge, explains why she thinks there is a case for potentially reversing the independence of central banks like the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to give politicians more control. (00:05:11) What is the Western Hemisphere? (00:07:45) The importance of Venezuela (00:11:05) How and why Washington is putting pressure on China (00:19:30) Why Trump is inspired by the US in the late 19th century (00:25:08) The rules based international order (00:29:00) Where does Europe fit into this new world? (00:30:52) Can Europe break away from the US? (00:33:30) Oil and the Western Economic Crisis (00:37:40) How is oil effecting power politics today? (00:40:40) What about renewable energy? (00:43:58) The coming debt emergency (00:46:30) Helen's RADICAL ideas (00:56:02) Amol's reflectionsGET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Jonny Hall. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Euro 2028 Managing Director Chris Bryant joins the show to share how preparations for the tournament are going.He'll share how he and his growing team are working with multiple Football Associations, governments and Uefa to bring the tournament, which will be played in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, to life - and how his experience of running the Wembley part of Euro 2020 and the whole of Women's Euro 2022 are helping.As the World Cup approaches this summer, he also reflects on how major event organisers need to be attuned to the politics of the day, and ready to adapt accordingly. And he'll share what needs to happen in 2026 to make Euro 2028 great.

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – If Venezuela represents enforcement rather than rhetoric, what comes next? How should we interpret growing U.S. concern over cartels, transnational crime, human and sex trafficking, and state corruption in countries like Mexico and Brazil? Are these law-enforcement challenges—or national-security threats now falling under the same hemispheric doctrine?

To unpack the fallout for wildlife conservation, local communities, and the broader ecosystem, Amy MacIver speaks to Dr Adam Cruise, wildlife writer and conservationist. With years of experience reporting on African wildlife, Dr Cruise explores how political power can distort systems designed to benefit both people and nature. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa Boothe is joined by Daniel Di Martino of the Manhattan Institute to break down the stunning arrest Nicolás Maduro and what it means for Venezuela, the United States, and the global balance of power. Daniel explains why Maduro’s arrest is being celebrated by many Venezuelans as a long-awaited moment of accountability and explores whether this development could finally open the door to a peaceful political transition. The conversation examines America’s strategic interests in Venezuela, including energy security, oil production, and the potential economic opportunities for U.S. companies if the country stabilizes. Lisa and Daniel also analyze the broader geopolitical implications, including how Maduro’s downfall could weaken the influence of Russia, Iran, and China in the Western Hemisphere. Finally, they discuss the political backlash from the American left and what this moment reveals about U.S. foreign policy, regime change debates, and America’s role on the global stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer breaks down the competing peace proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and explains why each carries major strategic risks. The discussion examines a U.S.-backed 28-point plan that largely accommodates Russian territorial demands, Ukraine's alternative 20-point framework emphasizing demilitarized zones and reconstruction, and Europe's growing role as Washington signals limits to its long-term involvement. Beyond the battlefield, the episode explores Russia's mounting economic strain, its struggle to sustain a war economy, and Ukraine's increasingly effective deep-strike campaign against Russian infrastructure. The conversation widens to assess ripple effects across Europe and Asia, where allies like Japan and South Korea are rethinking defense self-reliance amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments. Ultimately, the episode asks whether peace is realistic.Takeaways:Proposed peace plans risk legitimizing territorial conquestUkraine rejects any deal surrendering sovereign landDemilitarized zones would require risky international enforcementEurope is accelerating defense independence from the U.S.Russian military faces equipment shortages and manpower strainUkrainian deep strikes are degrading Russia's war economyGlobal allies are reassessing reliance on U.S. security guarantees#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #DefensePolicy #PeaceNegotiations #NATOSecurity #EuropeanDefense #WarEconomy #MilitaryIntelligence #InternationalRelations #AsiaPacificSecurity #StrategicStudies #RiskAssessment #ForeignPolicy #ModernWarfare

Carla Anne Robbins, senior fellow at the Council, and Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at the Council, sit down with James M. Lindsay to answer listener questions about the major developments, initiatives, and changes in U.S. foreign policy over the course of 2025.    Mentioned on the Episode:   "2025 National Security Strategy of the United States of America," The White House   Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay, “The Price of Trump's Power Politics,” Foreign Affairs   Ivo H. Daalder and James M. Lindsay, The Empty Throne: America's Abdication of Global Leadership   Rebecca Lissner, “America's Quasi Alliances,” Foreign Affairs   Matthias Matthijs and Nathalie Tocci, "How Europe Lost: Can the Continent Escape Its Trump Trap?" Foreign Affairs   Brad Setser, "How German Industry Can Survive the Second China Shock," Center for European Reform   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/listener-mailbag-2025-review-carla-anne-robbins-and-matthias-matthijs

Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

JB White opens this December 22 episode reflecting on recovery, gratitude, and a rare moment of sports joy before moving into a wide-ranging analysis of global power dynamics and American strategy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of “thinking forward,” exploring intelligence beyond human limits, artificial intelligence, and energy as the true battleground of the future. JB breaks down Devin Nunes' remarks on fusion energy and Trump Media's role in advancing next-generation power, framing it as skin-in-the-game leadership rather than conflict of interest. From there, the episode expands into geopolitics, critiquing European globalism, censorship, and what JB calls communism under new branding, while highlighting rising resistance across Europe. He examines Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and U.S. leverage through the lens of the National Security Strategy, arguing that Trump's approach prioritizes regional responsibility, economic power, and long-term stability. The episode closes with reflections on culture, discernment, and the rapid changes unfolding as America reasserts leadership at home and abroad.

America's strategic focus is shifting back to its own neighborhood. In this episode of STRAT with retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer, we examine how U.S. policy in the Western Hemisphere is evolving into what many call “Monroe Doctrine 2.0.” Drawing on history, current events, and hard geopolitical realities, the discussion explores renewed American assertiveness toward Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, and Venezuela. The episode traces the origins of U.S. hemispheric dominance, the legal and political legacy of past territorial ambitions, and how those precedents collide with today's post-colonial world. It also assesses mounting military pressure near Venezuela, the risks of escalation, and the humanitarian consequences of regional conflict. With China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba all shaping the strategic environment, the United States faces difficult choices between action and restraint. This conversation highlights the dangers of unintended consequences and asks whether renewed hemispheric engagement can succeed where recent overseas nation-building efforts have failed.Takeaways:The Monroe Doctrine remains central to U.S. strategic thinking“Monroe 2.0” reflects renewed hemispheric assertivenessGreenland has long been considered strategically valuable to the U.S.Annexation rhetoric carries serious diplomatic consequencesPanama Canal treaties reshaped American power projectionVenezuela poses military, political, and humanitarian risksEscalation could destabilize the entire region through refugee flowsGreat-power competition heightens stakes in the Western Hemisphere#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAnalysis #MonroeDoctrine #WesternHemisphere #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #LatinAmerica #Venezuela #PanamaCanal #Greenland #ChinaRussiaIran #MilitaryStrategy #NationalSecurity #GlobalStability #PowerPolitics #UnintendedConsequences #HemisphericSecurity #ForeignAffairs

On this episode of America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, McGraw is joined by former Congressman and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney, author of The Global Vatican, to break down President Trump's national address, the state of immigration, and rising tensions involving Venezuela. The conversation then turns to history and energy as Professor David Salmanson, a Revolutionary War scholar, explains how energy resources shaped America's fight for independence—and why those lessons still matter in today's global power struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, we dive into the forces shaping America's future. Energy journalist Ben Geman from Axios explains the soaring electricity demands of America's data centers and what it means for the grid. Former CIA senior operations officer Rick de la Torre breaks down the escalating Venezuela boat strikes and their geopolitical implications. And bestselling author James Bradley joins us to discuss his powerful new historical novel, “Precious Freedom.” A full night of energy, geopolitics, and American storytelling—only on America at Night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEADLINE: Khrushchev, Hard Power, and Gorbachev's Doomed Reform GUEST AUTHOR: Professor Sean McMeekin 50-WORD SUMMARY: Despite Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin's crimes (1956), the Soviets pursued hard power politics, motivated by proving their system's superiority. The 1979 invasion of Afghanistan was a destructive strategic error. Mikhail Gorbachev sincerely sought to reinvigorate communism by reducing corruption and improving planning but failed, ultimately misunderstanding that the regime relied on corruption and sheer force to operate.

  HEADLINE: Khrushchev, Hard Power, and Gorbachev's Doomed Reform GUEST AUTHOR: Professor Sean McMeekin 50-WORD SUMMARY: Despite Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin's crimes (1956), the Soviets pursued hard power politics, motivated by proving their system's superiority. The 1979 invasion of Afghanistan was a destructive strategic error. Mikhail Gorbachev sincerely sought to reinvigorate communism by reducing corruption and improving planning but failed, ultimately misunderstanding that the regime relied on corruption and sheer force to operate.

The conversation moves back to the USSR with Nikita Khrushchev's 1956 Secret Speech, which led to disruption in Eastern Europe. The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) is analyzed as an act of traditional great power politics driven by the desire to prove Soviet superiority and overturn the strategic balance in intercontinental ballistic missiles. The 1979 invasion of Afghanistan is highlighted as a remarkable mistake that undermined détente and gave the United States an opportunity to pressure the USSR. Mikhail Gorbachev attempted to reform and reinvigorate Soviet communism based on a close reading of Marx and Lenin, but failed because he did not understand that the system was not popular and rested entirely on force.

The global balance of power is shifting. Can climate diplomacy keep up?As China rises, the BRICS expand and the United States retreats, new power blocks formed by competition and conflict will take centre stage in the negotiations in Belem. In this week's Inside COP, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Christiana Figueres, Paul Dickinson and Fiona McRaith ask: what will it take for COP30 to foster genuine cooperation in a changing world? And who will get a slice of the new green economy?They are joined by Bernice Lee of Chatham House, who explores how multipolar geopolitics, resource security, and the race to ‘share the green pie' are transforming climate diplomacy. And Joanna MacGregor, Senior Adviser to the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, sets out why progress is still being made despite global headwinds - and what implementation success could look like in Belém.From populism to geopolitics, the team asks: can climate ambition survive an age of competition? And what lessons from past COPs might help Brazil carve out space for collaboration in a fractured world?Learn more: