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Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability as a "bad debt." Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear cooperation deal. Iraq has also signaled a shift toward Washington, signing $60 billion in energy deals with American companies like Chevron. While Russia seeks to sell extra capacity to Asia, Ukrainian strikes on refineries may hinder Putin's ability to remain a reliable energy supplier. (4)1945 TOKYO STATION
Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues the regime is bolstered by Russian and Chinese support, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely without significant leverage. (5)1900
Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela spanning 20 years, delegitimizing the current regime. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is restricting visits to the popular but ill Jair Bolsonaro, a move Ernesto Araújo describes as micromanaging the upcoming election. These actions by Lula da Silva's allies signal a fear of Bolsonaro's influence, leading to a breakdown of legal standards in the country. (7)1960 YEMEN
Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the U.S. relies on ineffective bombing. Roggio emphasizes that despite pressure, the regime remains capable of striking ships, functioning as its version of a nuclear weapon. Both analysts suggest building an effective resistance takes time and secrecy, elements currently lacking in the noisy political environments of Washington and Israel. (2)1894 YEMEN
Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victory that forces U.S. coordination. By using inexpensive missiles and drones through the Houthis, Irancan drive up oil prices and exert leverage without sustaining high costs. (14)1993
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Matt goes to see Rush in Chciago; World Cup final; war updates; Jessica Denson of Remove the Regime joins to discuss the personal sacrifices of Air Force Maj. Jason Watson; Andy Burnham is the new UK prime minister; Ely cancels blueberry festival amid wildfire tragedies; Tom Homan denies mistakes were made by ICE; Mike Lindell;…
In questa puntata parliamo del denaro che le famiglie italiane tengono fermo nei conti correnti: oltre 1.100 miliardi, secondo gli ultimi dati della Banca d'Italia. Un importo pressoché invariato negli ultimi quattro anni, dietro cui si nascondono però grandi differenze: divari territoriali, risparmi investiti e liquidità erosa dall'inflazione. Con le altre notizie scopriamo chi sono davvero i titolari di partita Iva che scelgono la flat tax e cosa cambia dal 21 luglio per le vendite in cui una quota del prezzo va in beneficenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In deze aflevering van De Nieuwe Wereld bespreekt een deskundig panel de sluipende opmars van de 'digitale gevangenis'. Onder leiding van voormalig Piratenpartij-lijsttrekker Ancilla van de Leest duiken we met privacy-ondernemer Wesley, informaticus Michel Portier en onderzoeksjournalist Arno Wellens in de schaduwkant van massa-surveillance en digitale controle.Het panel onderzoekt hoe onze democratie ongemerkt onder druk staat door de macht van techgiganten, de invoering van het Europese digitale paspoort (Digital Wallet) en een toenemende machtsverschuiving naar de EU. Van constante dataregistratie op onze telefoons tot verontrustende 'mission creep' waarbij systemen voor steeds meer doeleinden worden ingezet: hoe beschermen we onze digitale burgerrechten?--------------Steun DNWMaak het geluid van de Nieuwe Wereld mogelijk. Zonder uw steun geen DNW! Word lid of doneer:
Charles Spicer explains that by 1935, major business interests like Unilever joined the Fellowship to protect trade and understand the new German regime. Following the Night of the Long Knives, some optimists believed Hitler'sgovernment was becoming more "civilized." The Fellowship provided extraordinary lobbying power, allowing Tennantto secure meetings with Hitler that traditional diplomats could not reach. German industrialists like Robert Bosch, who privately loathed the Nazis, also sought connections in London. This era was marked by parallel efforts in both nations to avoid war through financial and industrial engagement, despite growing signs of Nazi brutality. (2)1914
Mary Anastasia O'Grady marks the fifth anniversary of Cuba's July 11 protests, noting the regime's ongoing brutal repression and imprisonment of political dissidents. She criticizes the United Nations for supporting the Cuban regime's narrative against US sanctions while ignoring the human rights atrocities on the island. (14)1899 CUBA
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 17, 2026!Michigan is the epicenter of the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, where over a thousand Michiganders are sick after ingesting a small parasite that causes explosive diarrhea. This outbreak has hit over 2,000 people in Michigan and 17 other states. State and federal health officials are investigating the source of this outbreak, but they're investigating with one hand tied behind their backs.That's thanks to The Trump Regime's CDC scaling back efforts to investigate and control foodborne outbreaks, like Cyclosporiasis. Pat Johnston explains how moves like this by The Regime is in line with what this Regime is all about: Protecting the corporate class, otherwise known as The Epstein Class. Click here to vote on LOL Weekly Poll: Will A Candidate's Stance on Israel Play A Key Role in How You'll Vote in the August Primary?Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"What experts say you should do during Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak." By Kristen Jordan Shamus of The Detroit Free Press "Trump's CDC Stopped Monitoring Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Before Outbreak." By Marni Rose McFall of Newsweek #podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Cyclosporiasis #Health #Government #GovernmentCorruption #CDC #RKFJr #MAHA #MAGA #Democrats #Trump #Republicans #EpsteinClass #DonorClass #CorporateCorruption #Musk #PFAS #Fascist #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
Partner Tanya Macdonald and Special Counsel Haidee Leung join us to talk about the first year of the new merger regime -- half-voluntary, half-mandatory -- how it started, how it's going, what's changed and the changes to come. Plus exceptional circumstances call for exceptional measures, the ACCC whacks Miyagi and probes Prime for unfair contract terms, and new rules target supermarket price-gouging … All this and the Anzac Act with co-hosts Moya Dodd and Matt Rubinstein. Links: The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix Is the Strait of Hormuz open? or Is the Strait of Hormuz closed? G+T on the ACCC's new powers to act in exceptional circumstances The ACCC's court action against Miyagi and Amazon for unfair contract terms ACCC media release, guidelines and the industry code on supermarket excessive pricing The ACCC's latest merger FAQs G+T on the latest changes to the merger control regime SBS on Anzac cookies and biscuits "Wogball: Australia's Beautiful Game" on SBS Meet the Gilbert + Tobin Competition, Consumer + Market Regulation team Email us at edge@gtlaw.com.au Support the show: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Donald Trump has always been a failure, from Atlantic City to the Iran war, and the crackpots and criminals he has assembled around him guarantee MAGA will not hold. Steve Schmidt breaks down the most corrupt cabinet in American history and why Trump's regime is headed for collapse. Today's Merch: The American Nerohttps://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/the-american-nero-tee Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as Trump warns of more attacks; Iran threatens another key waterway that could send oil prices soaring; an inside look at Iran's leadership and radical Islam; and what the Bible says about healthy foods.
Jonathan SAYEH— The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports to zero; this economic strangulation poses an existential threat to the regime, which struggles to pay its personnel, and recent direct missile exchanges suggest diplomatic understandings between the U.S. and Iran have collapsed. (14)
Regelmäßige Drohnenangriffe, Treibstoffmangel, Preise die durch die Decke schießen. Und nein, wir sprechen hier nicht von Kiew oder einer anderen ukrainischen Stadt. Wir sprechen von Moskau und weiteren russischen Regionen. Denn Putins Krieg gegen die Ukraine kommt jetzt immer öfter an seinen Ursprungsort zurück: Nach Moskau und die Bewohner werden immer frustrierter. Wie gefährlich ist das für das Regime im Kreml? Jetzt, wo man der Bevölkerung nicht mehr vorgaukeln kann, dass dieser Krieg sie gar nicht betreffen würde. Darüber sprechen wir heute mit dem Buchautor und Moskau-Korrespondenten der Zeit Michael Thumann.
Thema: Nach 16 Jahren Orbán Regime baut Premier Péter Magyar das Land um.
For review:1. United Nations Ambassador Mike Walz on Sunday said Cuba's regime is “a national security threat,” as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation.2. Yemen's internationally recognized government said it struck Sanaa airport Monday, as the Houthis blamed the government's Saudi backers for the attack, in the biggest escalation in years between authorities and the Iran-backed rebels.3. US President Donald Trump said Monday he would probably soon order a strike on the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, as he declared American military forces would hit Iran hard over the coming two days.The President's remarks came as the US military confirmed launching strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night.4. Israel engaged in a multi-year effort to recruit and re-install as leader Iran's former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, The New York Times reported Monday.5. The U.S. will resume its blockade of Iranian ports, coasts and ships, according to a Monday announcement from U.S. Central Command, signaling an end to the 60-day ceasefire between Iran and Washington.6. US forces used unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the first time in combat operations — striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran on Sunday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Headline Brief edition of The Wright Report, Bryan reports on the sudden death of GOP Senator Lindsey Graham from a heart attack at age 71, and what his passing means for the Senate math heading into the midterms. Bryan also covers the renewed US Iran conflict flaring over a disputed clause in the peace memo governing the Strait of Hormuz, a surprise Trump Administration decision to extend deportation protections for Haitians and other groups under business pressure, record high asylum rejection rates in Michigan, and Graham Platner's exit from the Maine Senate race as Democrats scout replacement candidates further left. He rounds out domestic coverage with new Pew data on Muslim American attitudes toward Hamas and a big week of inflation and retail sales reports ahead. Plus, a gay cruise ship gets turned away from Turkey and Egypt, new research links daytime sunlight to better sleep, Johns Hopkins warns on marijuana risks for young brains, and a fasting protocol shows promise in easing radiation side effects for cancer patients. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Lindsey Graham death, South Carolina special election, Scott Bessent, Iran Strait of Hormuz conflict, Trump Iran peace memo, diesel prices global squeeze, Haitian TPS extension, Trump immigration policy, Michigan asylum rejection rates, Graham Platner Maine Senate, Democrat Socialist candidates, Gavin Newsom Democratic Socialism, Pew Research Muslim Americans Hamas, consumer inflation report June, gay cruise ship Turkey Egypt, sunlight sleep research, Johns Hopkins marijuana psychiatric risk, fasting radiation cancer treatment, Wright Report Headline Brief
Media Watch 2026 Episode 23: Regime's Restrictions; Commission Confrontation; Magazine Mishap
Detenção do líder do PAIGC, Domingos Simões Pereira, gera onda de críticas e apelos a uma tomada de posição por parte da comunidade internacional.
Das US-Militär hat mehrfach Angriffe auf den Iran geflogen. Omid Nouripour (Grüne) hält eine Rückkehr an den Verhandlungstisch für schwierig. Beim Konflikt gehe es dem iranischen Regime zudem nicht nur um die Straße von Hormus. Heckmann, Dirk-Oliver www.deutschlandfunk.de, Interviews
Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María Corina Machado is being blocked from returning to the country. (3)1948
Hour Three of The Marc Cox Morning Show opens under continued flash flood warnings before diving into the Tyler Robinson case, where mounting video and text evidence leaves Candace Owens' conspiracy theories in the dust. Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins to explain why Iran's missile bravado is propaganda for a captive population and why the regime may be closer to collapse than anyone realizes. Congressman Eric Burlison brings the Capitol Beat with a full-throated defense of the SAVE Act's election integrity measures, a candid call for honesty about Senator Mitch McConnell's health, and a debunking of the Left's phony Pete Hegseth tattoo controversy. The hour wraps with Kim on a Whim's lighter side — a mock campaign for Marc's congressional bid — before pivoting to the serious reality of record-high U.S. home prices squeezing American families. Straight talk and common sense, hour after hour, only on 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #StLouis #JimCarafano #EricBurlison #IranThreat #SAVEAct #KimOnAWhim #HomePrices #CharlieKirk #ConservativeTalk #FaithFamilyFreedom Guest List (Hour 3): Jim Carafano (Heritage Foundation, national security analyst), Congressman Eric Burlison (Missouri's 7th Congressional District)
Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano joins The Marc Cox Morning Show with a sharp, insider take on the Iran conflict — arguing the regime's missile claims are pure theater for a terrified domestic audience, and that President Trump's $300 billion reconstruction offer was actually a brilliant psychological play exposing how the mullahs keep their own people in poverty. Carafano makes the case that the more the regime cracks down, the more likely its own security apparatus walks away, leading to real collapse from within. He and Marc also tackle the murky reporting around the president's Air Force One switch, with Carafano urging skepticism toward unsourced media speculation and full confidence in the Secret Service's judgment. This is the kind of clear-eyed, America-first analysis you won't get anywhere else. Congressman Eric Burlison joins the show next — stay with 97.1 Talk. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #971Talk #JimCarafano #HeritageFoundation #IranThreat #ProtectTrump #AmericaFirst #NationalSecurity #ConservativeTalk #StLouis #PeaceThroughStrength #FaithFamilyFreedom
Das Thema Iran polarisiert auf Social Media. Beiträge über den Krieg oder die Demonstrationen gegen das iranische Regime generieren zahlreiche Kommentare. Doch viele dieser Kommentare scheinen von orchestrierten Kampagnen zu stammen. Das hat eine gemeinsame Recherche von öffentlich-rechtlichen Medien aus Deutschland, Frankreich, Österreich, Spanien, Litauen und der Schweiz gezeigt. Eva Wackenreuther, Faktencheckerin beim ORF, hat die Recherche koordiniert. Eva erzählt uns in dieser 11KM-Folge, wie die automatisierten Bot-Netzwerke hinter Fake-Kommentaren funktionieren und wer hinter diesen Kampagnen stecken könnte. Hier geht's zum Artikel der Recherche auf tagesschau.de: https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/iran-social-media-bots-100.html In dieser früheren 11KM-Folge „Russische Propaganda: Fake-Kampagnen gegen Friedrich Merz“ geht es auch um eine Desinformationskampagne, orchestriert aus Russland: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Russische_Propaganda Hier geht's zu "Enhanced - Die Dopingspiele", unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/Enhanced_Die-Dopingspiele_Doku Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in ARD Sounds: https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Jonas Helm Mitarbeit: Niklas Münch, Nicole Dienemann Host: Kevin Ebert Produktion: Jonas Teichmann, Emilian Grimm, Hanna Brünjes Planung: Laura Stuhlmacher, Nicole Dienemann und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim NDR.
On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, the Iranian regime sank three crude oil tankers and fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases. In response, President Trump ordered powerful strikes on Iran and vowing to hit back every time Iran strikes. We saw this coming. The MOU didn't last because the regime can't be trusted. They've been violating deals for 47 years. It's a terrorist regime that slaughters tens of thousands at a time, and at will. Its ideology compels the elimination of all others on the planet. We never should have put conditions on our military - they should have been allowed from the start to go in and take this regime out. Now we need to keep up military and economic pressure until this regime is finished off. Thankfully, hundreds of billions of dollars was not transferred to it. Later, Rahm Emanuel is pandering to the Jew-hating elements of the Democrat base by trashing Israel, Netanyahu, and Jews, while claiming it's a plan for Israel's regeneration. He spoke in Tel Aviv and accused the Israeli government of complicity in West Bank horrors and proposed a 23-state solution. Also, think Islamist imams calling for the destruction of the U.S. and Israel are halfway around the world? Wrong! They're from Dearborn, to Houston, to all over America, radical Islam is preaching hate right here at home. In plain English. And they're not hiding their agenda: infiltrating America to destroy us from within and destroy Israel from without. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the U.S. State Department's strategy in Venezuela. She argues that relying on the corrupt Maduro regime for stability after natural disasters is a "bad bet" that hinders a democratic transition. (5)11948
Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S.continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5)1904
Every July 4th, politicians climb podiums, flags wave, a hundred million dollars' worth of fireworks scatter across the sky, and somewhere between the hot dogs and the stadium-rock anthems, it becomes easy to confuse the theater of freedom with the substance of it.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/fireworks-regime-what-july-4th-actually-celebrates
Justin (20-year 75th Ranger Regiment veteran) and Coach Sarah Maschino break down MTNTOUGH's new 9-week AFT prep program, “The Standard.” Designed specifically for the Army Fitness Test (trap bar deadlift, hand-release push-ups, plank, sprint-drag-carry, and 2-mile run), this program delivers progressive strength, smart run training, combat-focused kit days, and vertical gain work. Built for soldiers who already train hard year-round, it balances volume and recovery while building the discipline and mental toughness needed to perform under pressure. Also excellent for other tactical athletes and civilians wanting a structured 9-week strength + conditioning block.This program is available now! Check it out here: https://lab.mtntough.com/programs/collection-resx8gv4cbm?category_id=280074V I D E O S TO W A T C H N E X T
Simon's live update for Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on the UK's LBC.
Every July 4th, politicians climb podiums, flags wave, a hundred million dollars' worth of fireworks scatter across the sky, and somewhere between the hot dogs and the stadium-rock anthems, it becomes easy to confuse the theater of freedom with the substance of it.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/fireworks-regime-what-july-4th-actually-celebrates
Após se reunir com Donald Trump na cúpula da OTAN em Ancara, o presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelensky celebrou uma série de ataques bem-sucedidos contra refinarias e infraestrutura de combustível dentro da Rússia.Meio-Dia em Brasília traz as principais notícias e análises da política nacional direto de Brasília. Com apresentação de José Inácio Pilar e Wilson Lima, o programa aborda os temas mais quentes do cenário político e econômico do Brasil. Com um olhar atento sobre política, notícias e economia, mantém o público bem informado. Transmissão ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 12h no nosso canal do Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@OAntagonista Apoie o jornalismo independente. Assine O Antagonista e Crusoé com 10% via Pix ou Google Pay: https://assine.oantagonista.com.br/ Siga O Antagonista no X: https://x.com/o_antagonista Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344 Inscreva-se no canal, ative as notificações e deixe sua opinião nos comentários! Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br #Zelensky #Putin #Ucrania #Russia #Guerra #Geopolitica #Conflito #Noticias #Internacional #Analise #Podcast #Youtube #Urgente #Estrategia #Debate #Mundo #Informacao #Atualidades #EmAlta #NoticiaDoDia
Iran remains defiant despite the escalation over the last few days in the Gulf. Dr Thamar Gindin, an expert on Iran from Haifa University's IZRI center, told KAN's Mark Weiss that survival was , and remains, the top priority for the regime and control over the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of sanctions and the nuclear project are all a means to this end. (Photo: Reuters) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aside from a handful of high-profile deals, merger and acquisition activity in the US oil and gas sector has been tepid in recent months even as war in the Middle East pushed oil prices to multi-year highs. In this episode, S&P Global Energy's Christopher van Moessner, editor, oil futures, is joined by Americas news editor Ashok Dutta and senior reporter Eamonn Brennan to discuss the outlook for M&A activity in the sector and how it has been impacted by a White House that from the start has positioned itself as pro-oil. They dig into how the administration's deregulation efforts have so far failed to manifest in a wave of oil and gas dealmaking that has been seen in other industries, and how capex discipline and general price uncertainty have presented headwinds to M&A activity in the sector.
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network currently governing the country. (3)1930 URUGUAY
Preview for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan opposition member, warns that supporting the Rodriguez regime over elected officials like Machado is irrational. He argues this policy risks damaging Trump'ssupport among Latin American voters before upcoming midterm elections. (1)1948 CARACAS
Ernesto Araújo addresses the Venezuelan earthquake and the Maduro regime's inability to manage the crisis, calling leadership a "gangster gathering." He sees international aid as a chance for accountability and renewal. He also questions why the US hesitates to allow democratic leader María Machado to return home. 3