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Purges dans les administrations fédérales, détricotage des contre-pouvoirs et brutalisation des alliés : Washington connaît des bouleversements majeurs depuis que Donald Trump s'est réinstallé à la Maison-Blanche, fin janvier. Le républicain, résolu à prendre sa revanche et ne plus être freiné dans ses élans, met considérablement à mal le lien transatlantique. Pour ce sixième épisode de L'Etat-Major, Clément Daniez reçoit Tara Varma, chercheuse française détachée au groupe de réflexion Brookins, au coeur de la tornade géopolitique en cours, à Washington. Cette spécialiste des relations internationales dresse un tableau sombre, qui contraint les Européens à revoir leurs priorités.Retrouvez tous les détails de l'épisode ici et inscrivez-vous à notre newsletter. L'équipe : Écriture et présentation : Clément Daniez Réalisation : Jules Krot Production : Thibauld Mathieu et Charlotte Baris Musique et habillage : Emmanuel Herschon / Studio Torrent Logo : Jérémy Cambour Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider  As the Trump Administration has pushed for a removal of DEI -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -- programs and efforts, it's led to a hasty removal of thousands of pages and references to DEI on government websites. This has included a removal of historical references such as pages celebrating the Navajo code talkers, those involved in raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and a Utahn who was the first woman to vote in the United States. 

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider  SCOTUS Chief Justice responds to Trump’s calls for judicial impeachments The most senior member of the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, is pushing back on President Trump’s calls for impeaching judges. President Trump said he wanted to see a judge impeached for putting a restraining order on Trump’s deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Now, the most senior member of the federal judiciary has responded. Hosts Erin Rider and Adam Gardiner discuss the growing angst between the judicial and executive branches.  Pres. Trump says Biden’s preemptive pardons aren’t valid Presidential pardons are not usually overturned or declared invalid. However, President Trump is making claims that some of President Biden's final pardons while in office, which granted blanket immunity to Congressional members of the Jan. 6 committee, are not valid. The reason, says President Trump, is because those pardons were signed with something called an "autopen."  Israel launches missile strikes on Gaza, breaking temporary ceasefire Just before dawn this morning, Israel launched a series of "extensive strikes" against Hamas. The missiles have killed more than 400 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Professor Austin Knuppe, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Utah State University and Professor Jeannie Johnson, Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence at Utah State University join Inside Sources to give their expert analysis.  Judge rules that DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely violated the Constitution This afternoon, a federal judge ruled that DOGE's efforts to dismantle the US Agency for International Development -- or USAID -- likely violated the constitution. The judge has also blocked DOGE from any additional cuts to the agency. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this breaking news and how it relates further to the tension between the judicial and executive branches.  Pres. Trump discusses Ukraine with Russian Pres. Putin During an almost three-hour conversation earlier today between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the two leaders discussed what it would take to get Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Hosts Adam Gardiner and Erin Rider discuss some of the takeaways from the call, including a pause in strikes on energy and infrastructure sites.  Broader effects of federal DEI purges on government websites As the Trump Administration has pushed for a removal of DEI -- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -- programs and efforts, it's led to a hasty removal of thousands of pages and references to DEI on government websites. This has included a removal of historical references such as pages celebrating the Navajo code talkers, those involved in raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and a Utahn who was the first woman to vote in the United States.  5 years since the Utah earthquake: Are we better prepared? The COVID pandemic had just started. Many of us had just moved to remote work, hoping a two-week break would slow the spread of the coronavirus. We were already on edge. Then, we awoke to an earthquake. For some, it truly felt like the world was ending. While there was no loss of life at the time and the damage was minimal, it got everyone thinking more about preparedness. Now, 5 years later, where do things stand?  French politician requests U.S. return the Statue of Liberty monument "Give me your tired, your poor. Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." These words, inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, have rang true in the United States since its founding. Now, some French politicians say the U.S. has chosen to ignore its principles, and they want us to return the State of Liberty as a result. (You'll recall that Lady Liberty was a gift from France in the 1800s.) Erin and Adam finish the show discussing the White House’s response to this request. 

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they actually find a couple of good martinis today! They break down why voters still deeply distrust Democrats, assess the fallout from Monday's market selloff, and examine the Pentagon cutting some very questionable projects.First, they dive into a revealing poll from the Democrats' own data, showing that a strong majority of Americans believe the left doesn't care about them, disrespects hard work, and is overly obsessed with political correctness. With the 2026 midterms approaching, Democrats face a steep uphill battle to regain voter trust.Next, they analyze the sharp declines in the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 on Monday. Even more concerning, experts warn that continued selling could be ahead due to uncertainty over tariffs and recession fears. With wildly varying economic forecasts, Jim and Greg discuss what this could mean in the coming months.Finally, they shake their heads—and share a few laughs—at the 91 Pentagon programs just slashed by the Defense Department. From climate change to time itself, the bizarre and often absurd project names highlight just how much waste was lurking in the budget.Please visit our great sponsors:This show is sponsored by BetterHelp.Build your support system, with Betterhelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.Oracle will cut your cloud bill in half—new US customers only, offer ends March 31st! Check eligibility: https://oracle.com/MARTINI

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they actually find a couple of good martinis today! They break down why voters still deeply distrust Democrats, assess the fallout from Monday's market selloff, and examine the Pentagon cutting some very questionable projects. First, they dive into a revealing poll from the Democrats' own data, showing […]

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:   First, a major shakeup in U.S. intelligence, as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers for using a sensitive NSA messaging platform to engage in sexually explicit discussions. Later in the show, after several weeks of tense negotiations, Ukraine has struck an agreement with the Trump administration to grant the U.S. access to Ukraine's rich mineral resources. The deal could be finalized as soon as Friday, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman discuss another Friday Night Massacre by Donald Trump - this time by replacing the Joint Chiefs Of Staff with someone legally unqualified. Is this the administration's way of preparing for a coup? They also discuss the meteoric rise of Germany's Neo-Nazi AfD party and why their 2nd place finish is dangerous. Jared then interviews Angela Denker, a pastor and author of DISCIPLES OF WHITE JESUS: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Sam shares clips from voices of conscience who've spoken up this past week before joining Mark to dissect and analyze the state of the fascist ascent one month in. Topics include CPAC, growing protests, and major moves of the regime this week: their military purge, the terror they're unleashing against immigrants, their expanding cuts of federal workers and extreme threats against judges, politicians, professors, and even whole cities. Sam urges listeners to come to DC on Tuesday March 4 to protest when Trump speaks to Congress & to volunteer to help make the protest  as powerful as possible. Mentioned in the episode: Refusing Trump's Orders: Military Resistance to Mass Deportation How Trump's Leveraging “Unitary Executive” Theory to Harness Supreme Power Protest Trump Tuesday March 4 outside Congress Trump's Executive Orders Build Toward Dictatorial “Unitary Executive” Power Migrants, Deported to Panama Under Trump Plan, Detained in Remote Jungle Camp Trump and Musk Delight in the Sounds of Human Suffering With Sick “ASMR” Immigrant VideoMerch:⁠⁠Sticker packs⁠⁠⁠⁠Beanies⁠⁠⁠⁠Pins⁠⁠Send your comments to samanthagoldman@refusefascism.org or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @SamBGoldman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find her on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@samgoldmanrf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Record⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a voice message for the show here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the movement at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RefuseFascism.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support:·⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/refusefascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠·⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/refusefascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠·⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate.refusefascism.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Le président américain Donald Trump poursuit sa politique de licenciements massifs au sein de l'administration fédérale. Exemple: le CDC, l'agence en charge de la prévention et du contrôle des maladies, où près de 10% des employés, dont 1 700 scientifiques, sont concernés par ces coupes budgétaires, menées sous la houlette d'Elon Musk et de son organisme pour l'efficacité budgétaire. Ces licenciements suscitent une vive opposition, comme l'a constaté notre correspondant Édouard Maille à Atlanta. De nombreux employés et élus démocrates sont descendus dans les rues de la capitale de la Géorgie pour dénoncer la brutalité et les dangers que ces purges représentent, selon eux, pour la santé publique.Parmi les manifestants à Atlanta, Ann Malarcher, analyste en santé récemment licenciée, exprime son désarroi face à des procédures chaotiques : accès informatique coupé immédiatement, instructions contradictoires pour restituer son matériel et absence totale de communication. Ce climat de confusion est partagé par de nombreux employés. Selon l'élue démocrate Saira Draper, les victimes de cette purge redoutent désormais des représailles s'ils osent protester. Le manque de préparation et la suppression soudaine de postes compromettent des projets de recherche de plusieurs années ainsi que la gestion de données essentielles.Les experts en santé publique s'inquiètent des conséquences de ces licenciements sur la lutte contre les épidémies. Katrina Kretsinger, spécialiste des maladies infectieuses, cite l'épidémie de rougeole au Texas, où le manque de personnel et de ressources entrave la surveillance et le diagnostic. John Besser, ancien responsable du CDC, alerte sur la rupture des collaborations internationales, alors que les maladies ne connaissent pas de frontières. Cette restructuration s'inscrit dans une refonte plus large du ministère de la Santé, désormais dirigé par R.F. Kennedy, connu pour ses positions anti-vaccins, en contradiction avec les recommandations des experts du CDC. Trois ans de guerre en Ukraine : quel avenir pour la relation entre Washington et Kiev ?Depuis trois ans, l'Ukraine fait face à la Russie dans une guerre de plus en plus difficile pour Kiev. L'usure du conflit, la perte de terrain et un bouleversement des relations avec son principal soutien militaire, les États-Unis, marquent cette période. L'arrivée de Donald Trump au pouvoir a chamboulé ces relations, comme l'explique Martin Quincez, directeur du German Marshall Fund à Paris et spécialiste de la politique étrangère américaine.Selon lui, la relation entre les États-Unis et l'Ukraine est en pleine mutation sous l'influence de Donald Trump, qui adopte une approche transactionnelle. Contrairement à Joe Biden, qui défendait la souveraineté ukrainienne face à la Russie, Trump estime que l'Ukraine fait partie de la sphère d'influence russe et veut négocier un accord où Kiev devrait rembourser une partie de l'aide américaine. Une logique qui rappelle du «racket», selon certains responsables ukrainiens. Donald Trump met la pression sur Volodymyr Zelensky, qu'il qualifie de «dictateur sans élection», cherchant ainsi à forcer un cessez-le-feu favorable aux intérêts américains et russes. Pourtant, les livraisons d'armes américaines se poursuivent, car elles restent un levier stratégique dans ces négociations.Parallèlement, l'administration Trump pourrait redéfinir profondément les alliances internationales des États-Unis. L'Europe tente de compenser un éventuel désengagement américain en renforçant son soutien militaire et économique à Kiev pour éviter une capitulation face à Moscou. Mais Donald Trump, en repensant les relations transatlantiques sous un prisme purement mercantile, remet en cause le fonctionnement de l'OTAN et exige un retour sur investissement de la part des alliés européens. Cette vision pourrait durablement transformer l'ordre international en instaurant des relations basées sur des échanges financiers plutôt que sur des principes de défense commune.Haïti : Un policier kényan de la MMAS tué lors d'une patrouilleHaïti a connu un nouveau week-end de violences marqué par des attaques de gangs contre des civils et les forces de l'ordre. Parmi les victimes, des brigadiers haïtiens et un policier kényan de la Mission multinationale de soutien à la sécurité (MMAS), blessé par balle lors d'une patrouille dans l'Artibonite avant de succomber à ses blessures. Il s'agit du premier décès au sein de cette mission déployée depuis six mois, qui peine à stabiliser la situation sécuritaire. Malgré la présence de 1 000 policiers étrangers, majoritairement kenyans, la violence des gangs ne cesse d'augmenter.Face à cette situation, la République dominicaine a décidé de renforcer la surveillance à sa frontière avec Haïti. Le gouvernement de Saint-Domingue, qui place la lutte contre l'immigration clandestine au cœur de ses priorités, demande également un financement accru pour la MMAS. Pendant ce temps, les gangs poursuivent leur progression, rendant la capitale toujours plus instable et menaçant davantage la mission internationale.Journal de la 1èreEn Martinique, le protocole contre la vie chère signé en octobre 2024 poursuit son chemin.

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What's behind an extraordinary series of late-night firings at the Pentagon, the truth about Republican cost-cutting, and what the new American administration's reversal on Ukraine means for the war-torn country

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Another hectic week for labor and employment lawyers as the Trump Administration puts the NLRB and EEOC in its sights.   Join David Fortney and Nita Beecher as they discuss the practical implications of President Trump firing a Democratic NLRB Board Member and two Democratic EEOC Commissioners, leaving both agencies without a quorum.  Additionally, as expected, the General Counsel from both agencies also were fired.  Nita and David discuss these unprecedented developments, and the impact on employers.Contact Fortney & Scott: Tweet us at @fortneyscott Follow us on LinkedIn Email us at info@fortneyscott.com Thank you for listening! https://www.fortneyscott.com/

2/4/25: Attorney John Pucci: Trump's revenge tour, purges of DoJ & FBI professionals. Pioneer Regional Principal Annie Scanlan-Emigh & Noho parent and founder of Screentime Free Childhood Emily Boddy on cell phone policies in schools. Sen Paul Mark: Legislative Calendar, Gov's budget, & Plan B if Fed funds are withheld. Mike German: "Policing White Supremacy"

Investigative journalist, blogger, and broadcaster Brad Friedman's investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG (BradBlog.com), today's current events (if they matter) and the rest of the stuff we have to live with.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: FBI purges top officials, agents who worked on Trump's criminal cases. Senior FBI official forcefully resisted Trump administration firings. No, the FBI and Justice Department Aren't ‘Woke'. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to end a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. How will Donald Trump respond?. UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump's 90-day funding suspension. Mirroring Trump, Peter Dutton takes aim at diversity and inclusion workforce. ‘They're excited by Trump': Dutton's inclusion strategy. What is DeepSeek, and why did the AI startup cause US tech stocks to fall? China's shocking DeepSeek AI pops US Big Tech monopoly bubble. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Nate Cain – Explore sweeping immigration policy changes under Trump, the latest political shake-ups, and the fallout from Inspectors General firings. Plus, Meteorologist Chuck Weise exposes corruption in climate change advocacy. Get deep insights into executive actions, government oversight, and the battle over scientific integrity in this eye-opening breakdown of today's most pressing issues.

Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump causing a series of international panics after picking new fights with multiple foreign countries all while illegally purging government watchdogs who monitor corruption.Then, Sterling K. Brown talks about the time he ran into Common after impersonating him on Saturday Night Live before sharing how he filmed the eyeball torture scene in Atlas. He discusses returning to television with the show Paradise and reuniting with This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman on the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Krystal and Emily discuss Trump purges Gov watchdogs, tech oligarchs panic over China's DeepSeek AI, Andrew Callaghan on his new Doc. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Alex gives a few quick updates. Trump has purged around 17 inspectors general in the federal government. They are seen as important, nonpartisan watchdogs. Also, Alex talks about how the Lab-Leak Theory is back in the news, after a CIA report has been released stating that it was the most likely cause for the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

This week, President Trump has banned diversity, equity and inclusion programming in the federal government, punished former aides by taking away their security detail and celebrated the release of hundreds of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and planners.The New York Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger try to make sense of it all.Guests: Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.David E. Sanger, a White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Mr. Trump's D.E.I. order creates “fear and confusion” among corporate leaders.The president revoked the security detail for Mike Pompeo and others despite threats from Iran.Mr. Trump granted sweeping clemency to all Jan. 6 rioters.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

0:00 Ross Ulbricht freed; Trump pardons Silk Road founder after 11 years in prison: Robby Soave 10:57 Trump purges federal DEI programs, overturns LBJ executive order on affirmative action 22:00 Trump strips John Bolton of security clearance, secret service protection: 'Dumb person' 29:31 Eric Adams vows to work with Donald Trump, tells Tucker Carlson: 'Can't spend next 4y rs fighting' 38:10 World Economic Forum: 'Extreme' right wing views not protected under free speech, Olaf Scholz says  48:37 Trump THREATENS Vladimir Putin With SANCTIONS, TARIFFS: Daniel Davis Interview 58:45 Trump bans 'radical gender ideology' from govt; trans issues under scrutiny: Brianna Wu 1:10:14 Trump rails against Bishop Budde after politicizing sermon in nat'l prayer service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jon and Kris kick off another exciting season of TTP with a good old fashion YAP! They're diving into highlights from their unforgettable NYC trip and recapping stories from their festive holiday season. Cheers to Season 3 and another incredible year of TTP! Purchase Kristin's Growing Season Book HEREJoin Jon in GREECE MAY 2025 HEREKristin's Amazon Store FrontJon's Amazon Store FrontJoin all the fun on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Socials:Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That's The Point ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TiktokThat's The PointYoutubeThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit GoodRanchers.com and use the code thatsthepoint to pick a free gift gift that is included in every box for a year + $25 offParenting is hard...make life easier! Order the new Navage Baby Aspirator and Inhaler at Navage.com/ThatsThePointVisit PrettyLitter.com/point and use code point to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. Visit acrons.com/thatsthepoint or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future todayVisit Quince.com/point for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsVisit thisisneeded.com and use code ThatsThePoint for 20% off your first orderProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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More than a year after Xi Jinping purged two senior generals in the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force unit, China's investigation into its military seems to be ongoing, with more scalps taken. In recent weeks, Miao Hua, another senior general who had been a member of the Central Military Commission, has been suspended; while reports abound that the country's current defence minister, Dong Jun, is under investigation too. If suspended, Dong would be the third consecutive defence minister that Xi has removed. To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose one defence minister may be regarded a misfortune; to lose three looks like carelessness. So what is happening at the top of the PLA? Is all of this movement a sign of Xi failing to get on top of corruption within the military or, in fact, a sign that he is gearing up for serious military action, perhaps over Taiwan? Just how effective have the military reforms that Xi instigated in 2015 been? Joining the podcast today are Oriana Skylar Mastro, an expert on the Chinese military at Stanford University and author of Upstart: How China Became a Great Power, and Demetri Sevastopulo, US-China correspondent for the Financial Times.

More than a year after Xi Jinping purged two senior generals in the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force unit, China's investigation into its military seems to be ongoing, with more scalps taken. In recent weeks, Miao Hua, another senior general who had been a member of the Central Military Commission, has been suspended; while reports abound that the country's current defence minister, Dong Jun, is under investigation too. If suspended, Dong would be the third consecutive defence minister that Xi has removed. To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose one defence minister may be regarded a misfortune; to lose three looks like carelessness. So what is happening at the top of the PLA? Is all of this movement a sign of Xi failing to get on top of corruption within the military or, in fact, a sign that he is gearing up for serious military action, perhaps over Taiwan? Just how effective have the military reforms that Xi instigated in 2015 been? Joining the podcast today are Oriana Skylar Mastro, an expert on the Chinese military at Stanford University and author of Upstart: How China Became a Great Power, and Demetri Sevastopulo, US-China correspondent for the Financial Times.

In this episode of The Reed Morin Show, Drago Dzieran shares his incredible journey from Communist Poland to becoming a Navy SEAL. Arrested and imprisoned as a political dissident under Communist rule, Drago escaped to the United States, where he transformed his life. As a Navy SEAL, Drago was assigned to SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and served as a BUD/S instructor at Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. During his deployments to Iraq from 2003–2005, he performed over 100 combat missions as an NSW Lead Breacher, pioneering new breaching methods that minimized risks to non-combatants. Support Drago: https://www.dragodzieran.com/ https://connectzing.com/ https://navysealsfund.org/ #podcast #specialforces #deltaforce #military #reedmorinshow 00:00 Intro 01:00 Early Life in Communist Poland 20:43 Why Communism was so Powerful 41:40 Start of Drago Activism 48:53 Mass Purge and Drago's Arrest 1:00:26 Time in Soviet Prison 1:15:35 Leaving Communism for USA 1:35:22 Joining Military & NAVY Seals 1:52:38 Operating under Jocko Willink in Iraq 2:14:23 Evil of Terrorism 2:18:20 Relationship with Death & War 2:26:30 Hilarious Terrorist Extraction Story 2:33:29 Leaving the Military 2:44:05 Support Drago!

Why do so many college campuses across the U.S. have their own police force? And are they really necessary? Those are the questions at the core of the new “Reorientation” podcast produced by the Rebecca M. Blank Center for Campus History at UW-Madison. To get the scoop on UWPD's checkered history and why the center chose to go down this rabbit hole, Host Bianca Martin spoke with the center's director and podcast co-host Kacie Lucchini Butcher. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 27th episode here: Madison Symphony Orchestra Lake City Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the final days of the 2024 campaign. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaIN THE NEWS:During a dramatic hearing in federal court last week, a lawyer representing the governor said he believes some of the people whose voter registration was canceled are noncitizens. Judge Patricia Giles wasn't having it. She stopped him and said she wasn't dealing with beliefs, she was dealing with evidence.In the 1890s, election after election was contested with allegations of voter fraud and stuffing the ballot box. That led to a Jim Crow Constitution that disenfranchised Black voters as well as some poor whites; some experts say the voter purge that happened 120 years ago offers lessons for today.If Democrats are going to take control of the House of Representatives, they're going to need seats like the Second Congressional District in Virginia Beach. And a new poll from the Wason Center shows the lead that Republican incumbent Jen Kiggans used to have over challenger Missy Cotter Smasal has evaporated. TRIVIA: Which Virginia congressman representing the Second Congressional District later became a Byrd Machine governor?Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

SPONSOR:The Richmond ForumLINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaGuest hosts Cameron Thompson, Tyler Englander, and Brad Kutner take the reins...IN THE NEWS:The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Virginia over its purging of the voter rolls. The lawsuit alleges the Commonwealth is violating a federal law -- the National Voter Registration Act -- by systematically removing potential non-citizens from voter rolls within 90 days of a federal election -- something banned by what's called the "Quiet Period Provision".Two Republican members of the Waynesboro Board of Elections have filed a suit challenging how Virginia's votes are counted and are threatening that they won't certify the results of the November 5th election.The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) story is reaching its next chapter. JLARC put out its findings earlier this month with its recommendations for funding the troubled program, but they reminder lawmakers that they're only options--the final decisions rest with legislators themselves.TRIVIA: Who is the city of Alexandria named after?Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

With less than a month to go until Election Day, Virginia’s governor is facing a federal lawsuit over removing alleged non-citizens from the voter rolls. Michael Pope tells us purging the voter rolls has a long and complicated history in Virginia.

War Room Democrats Panic as North Carolina Purges 747,000 Illegal Voters from the Rolls 

In his new book The Stalinist Era(Cambridge University Press, 2018), David L. Hoffmann focuses on the myriad ways in which Stalinist practices had their origins in World War I (1914-1918) and Russian Civil War era (1918-1920). These periods saw mass mobilizations of the population take place not just in Russia and the early Bolshevik state, but in many other nations, too. In order to place Stalinism in this more comparative context, Hoffmann draws on a variety of primary archival sources. The Stalinist Era also provides a broad synthesis of recent work on Stalinism, and so interested readers will be able to follow his bibliography to much of the key historical work on the Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Following its treatment of the Russian Civil War, The Stalinist Era takes readers through the NEP (New Economic Policy) period, the “building socialism” era of crash industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture, the Purges of the late 1930's, the Second World War, and the final postwar Stalin years. Finally, Hoffmann suggests, there are important ways in which Stalinism did not die with Stalin himself. The Stalinist Era combines an effective synthesis of the entire Stalin period, while at the same time, putting forth a specific and engaging argument that Stalinism mirrors many broader trends in modern nations. Historical writing should encourage comparative thinking, and Hoffmann's book does exactly that. Aaron Weinacht is Professor of History at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT. He teaches courses on Russian and Soviet History, World History, and Philosophy of History. His research interests include the sociological theorist Philip Rieff and the influence of Russian nihilism on American libertarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In his new book The Stalinist Era(Cambridge University Press, 2018), David L. Hoffmann focuses on the myriad ways in which Stalinist practices had their origins in World War I (1914-1918) and Russian Civil War era (1918-1920). These periods saw mass mobilizations of the population take place not just in Russia and the early Bolshevik state, but in many other nations, too. In order to place Stalinism in this more comparative context, Hoffmann draws on a variety of primary archival sources. The Stalinist Era also provides a broad synthesis of recent work on Stalinism, and so interested readers will be able to follow his bibliography to much of the key historical work on the Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Following its treatment of the Russian Civil War, The Stalinist Era takes readers through the NEP (New Economic Policy) period, the “building socialism” era of crash industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture, the Purges of the late 1930's, the Second World War, and the final postwar Stalin years. Finally, Hoffmann suggests, there are important ways in which Stalinism did not die with Stalin himself. The Stalinist Era combines an effective synthesis of the entire Stalin period, while at the same time, putting forth a specific and engaging argument that Stalinism mirrors many broader trends in modern nations. Historical writing should encourage comparative thinking, and Hoffmann's book does exactly that. Aaron Weinacht is Professor of History at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT. He teaches courses on Russian and Soviet History, World History, and Philosophy of History. His research interests include the sociological theorist Philip Rieff and the influence of Russian nihilism on American libertarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In his new book The Stalinist Era(Cambridge University Press, 2018), David L. Hoffmann focuses on the myriad ways in which Stalinist practices had their origins in World War I (1914-1918) and Russian Civil War era (1918-1920). These periods saw mass mobilizations of the population take place not just in Russia and the early Bolshevik state, but in many other nations, too. In order to place Stalinism in this more comparative context, Hoffmann draws on a variety of primary archival sources. The Stalinist Era also provides a broad synthesis of recent work on Stalinism, and so interested readers will be able to follow his bibliography to much of the key historical work on the Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Following its treatment of the Russian Civil War, The Stalinist Era takes readers through the NEP (New Economic Policy) period, the “building socialism” era of crash industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture, the Purges of the late 1930's, the Second World War, and the final postwar Stalin years. Finally, Hoffmann suggests, there are important ways in which Stalinism did not die with Stalin himself. The Stalinist Era combines an effective synthesis of the entire Stalin period, while at the same time, putting forth a specific and engaging argument that Stalinism mirrors many broader trends in modern nations. Historical writing should encourage comparative thinking, and Hoffmann's book does exactly that. Aaron Weinacht is Professor of History at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT. He teaches courses on Russian and Soviet History, World History, and Philosophy of History. His research interests include the sociological theorist Philip Rieff and the influence of Russian nihilism on American libertarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

In his new book The Stalinist Era(Cambridge University Press, 2018), David L. Hoffmann focuses on the myriad ways in which Stalinist practices had their origins in World War I (1914-1918) and Russian Civil War era (1918-1920). These periods saw mass mobilizations of the population take place not just in Russia and the early Bolshevik state, but in many other nations, too. In order to place Stalinism in this more comparative context, Hoffmann draws on a variety of primary archival sources. The Stalinist Era also provides a broad synthesis of recent work on Stalinism, and so interested readers will be able to follow his bibliography to much of the key historical work on the Stalin era in the Soviet Union. Following its treatment of the Russian Civil War, The Stalinist Era takes readers through the NEP (New Economic Policy) period, the “building socialism” era of crash industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture, the Purges of the late 1930's, the Second World War, and the final postwar Stalin years. Finally, Hoffmann suggests, there are important ways in which Stalinism did not die with Stalin himself. The Stalinist Era combines an effective synthesis of the entire Stalin period, while at the same time, putting forth a specific and engaging argument that Stalinism mirrors many broader trends in modern nations. Historical writing should encourage comparative thinking, and Hoffmann's book does exactly that. Aaron Weinacht is Professor of History at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT. He teaches courses on Russian and Soviet History, World History, and Philosophy of History. His research interests include the sociological theorist Philip Rieff and the influence of Russian nihilism on American libertarianism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

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Donor-Funded Ziklag Backs Voter Purges, Christian RuleZiklag, funded by wealthy donors, wants voter purges and Christian NationalismThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta , on July 16. 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ziklag-funded-by-wealthy-donors-wantsThe biblical town of Ziklag, mentioned in the Old Testament as a place where King David strategized during his exile, is now being used as a symbolic backdrop by a modern organization with controversial aims. The organization, also named Ziklag, was founded in 2017 to push forward the "Seven Mountains Mandate," a plan with roots in a 1975 prophecy that seeks to influence seven key areas of society: family, religion, education, media, entertainment, business, and government. This mandate, originally intended to usher in the end times, is now being employed by Ziklag to establish a Christian nationalist state.Ziklag is composed of about 150 wealthy individuals, each with a net worth exceeding $25 million, and had a reported $12 million in assets as of 2022. Despite the relatively modest sum compared to other political pressure groups, Ziklag has significant influence. They fund other right-wing organizations like Turning Point USA and employ advanced strategies, including AI-driven voter purges, to sway elections in their favor. Their aim is not only to elect Christian nationalists but also to suppress votes from marginalized communities.The group's rhetoric includes alarmist descriptions of their struggle against "dark forces," a language that some find reminiscent of fantasy villains like the Uruk-hai from "Lord of the Rings." This dramatic portrayal is used to rally their base and frighten opponents. Critics argue that Ziklag's approach, which includes targeting swing states with voter suppression tactics, is an attempt to manipulate electoral outcomes undemocratically.There is also concern about Ziklag's status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This status is supposed to limit political activity, but Ziklag's activities suggest they are pushing the boundaries of these regulations. Critics argue that their actions might be intentionally provocative, aiming to test legal limits and potentially influence Supreme Court decisions on the matter.Funding from major donors, including the Uilen family, the Greens (owners of Hobby Lobby), and the Wallers (Jockey apparel), further empowers Ziklag. These donors, with their substantial financial resources, enable Ziklag to influence smaller, local elections and legislative processes, which can have far-reaching effects on state and national governance.In summary, the Ziklag group represents a fusion of ancient symbolism with modern political strategy, aiming to reshape society according to their vision of Christian nationalism. Their methods, funding sources, and legal maneuvers highlight a complex and potentially dangerous intersection of religion and politics.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.30.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Scott Dickie, "Eli" (Eli Slack) and Jonathan RoudabushBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Miles Yu reacts to Xi Jinping's latest purging of a plethora of military leaders including China's defense minister, and Xi's speech commemorating 70 years of the Chinese Communist Party's “Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State released its annual report on International Religious Freedom and detailed the CCP's repressive practices against religious minorities in China. 

Keir Starmer is now putting the final touches to this with a last minute purge of pre-existing candidates and MPs who risk frustrating their election campaign. There is an ongoing row about whether Diane Abbott, the former shadow home secretary, will be barred from standing, but who else might join her?  Oscar Edmondson speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

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