Podcasts about Repression

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessAbby and Patrick are joined by Séamus Malekafzali, a journalist whose reportage and commentary has proven indispensable to processing the United States' war with Iran, and whose historical research and critical essays are vital for thinking about the modern Middle East in general. Séamus begins by talking about his work, setting ongoing events in context, and reflects on the differences between public discourse in English versus Arabic-language spaces. Toggling between contemporary headlines and historical texts, Séamus, Abby, and Patrick reflect on how material realities and geopolitical antagonisms have interacted with competing fantasies, traumatic memories, and logics of identification to produce our current juncture. What ensues is an earnest and searching conversation about dynamics of family, ethnicity, religion, race, and nationality; intergenerational experiences of historical traumas; identification with the aggressor; repression, resistance, and enactment as material and libidinal concepts; nationalism, chauvinism, and settler colonialism; Israeli-US relations as a “feedback loop”; the politics of language; the advocacy of diaspora communities; the difficulties of talking about what's obvious; and much more.Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness X: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

00:00 Intro01:18 Taiwan Parliament Approves $9B U.S. Arms Deal03:21 Could the U.S. Hack China's Surveillance Cameras?05:11 Senate Hearing: ‘Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education'07:49 Lawmakers Press Military on CCP Threats, U.S. Readiness11:36 Bill to Protect Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting13:01 China's Forced Organ Harvesting on Falun Gong14:17 Sun: Bipartisan Outcry Over Persecution of Falun Gong15:25 Beijing's Repression of Faith Reaches U.S. Soil16:39 Sun: Over 300 Cases of Transnational Repression17:38 Falun Gong Protection Act Targets Organ Harvesting

5. Guest Jack Burnham describes China's lukewarm support for Iran and focus on energy security. He also highlights the CCP's internal repression of ethnic minorities through forced labor and incentivized Han Chinese migration. (5)1909 BEHEADING ROBBERS

Was die Menschen im Iran gerade erleben - und warum viele trotz aller Angst weiter auf einen Sturz des Regimes hoffen.Paul spricht mit Moderator und Journalist Michel Abdollahi darüber, wie Iraner die Angriffe auf das Regime erleben, was ihm seine Kontakte aus Teheran und anderen Städten berichten - und warum viele den Druck auf die Mullahs trotzdem als notwendig ansehen. Es geht um Hoffnung, Verzweiflung und die brutale Repression im Inneren des Landes, aber auch um die Frage, ob und wie ein Regimewechsel tatsächlich gelingen könnte. Abdollahi schildert eindringlich, was die Menschen im Iran ihm in diesen Tagen schreiben, warum für viele die Angst kleiner geworden ist als der Wunsch nach Freiheit - und weshalb niemand sicher sagen kann, ob der entscheidende Funke jetzt überspringt.Instagram Michel AbdollahiWenn euch der Podcast gefällt, lasst gerne Like & Abo da!GANZ NEU: Diskutiert mit Paul, Filipp & unseren Gästen und erfahrt noch mehr über die Hintergründe der Episoden auf joincampfire.fm/ronzheimerPaul auf Instagram | Paul auf XRONZHEIMER. jetzt auch im Video auf YouTube!Redaktion: Filipp Piatov u. Lieven JenrichExecutive Producer: Daniel van Moll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der Krieg in Iran weitet sich aus – doch die Oppositionsbewegung gibt nicht auf. Die Autorin Gilda Sahebi berichtet von Menschen, die trotz Bomben und Repression weiter für Freiheit kämpfen. Außerdem: Trumps Wandlung vom 'Friedenspräsidenten' zum Kriegsherren.

Deutschlands Umsetzung der GEAS-Reform ist die härteste Asylrechtsverschärfung seit Jahrzehnten: Hinter der rechtsstaatlichen Fassade steckt eine Entrechtung von Geflüchteten, die in neuen Isolationslagern faktisch inhaftiert werden sollen. Artikel vom 03. März 2026: https://jacobin.de/artikel/asyl-migration-geas-repression-rechtsstaat-flucht-isolationslager Seit 2011 veröffentlicht JACOBIN täglich Kommentare und Analysen zu Politik und Gesellschaft, seit 2020 auch in deutscher Sprache. Die besten Beiträge gibt es als Audioformat zum Nachhören. Nur dank der Unterstützung von Magazin-Abonnentinnen und Abonnenten können wir unsere Arbeit machen, mehr Menschen erreichen und kostenlose Audio-Inhalte wie diesen produzieren. Und wenn Du schon ein Abo hast und mehr tun möchtest, kannst Du gerne auch etwas regelmäßig an uns spenden via www.jacobin.de/podcast. Zu unseren anderen Kanälen: Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacobinmag_de X: www.twitter.com/jacobinmag_de YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JacobinMagazin Webseite: www.jacobin.de

Financial repression forces banks and citizens to hold government debt on terms the market would never accept. Economists have called it distortionary for fifty years. It never went away.Oleg Itskhoki and Dmitry Mukhin study what happens when a government runs out of options. Their paper traces how Russia deployed financial repression in 2022 to survive the largest sanctions package in postwar history. The ruble was in freefall; banning cash withdrawals and forcing exporters to hand over foreign currency revenues stopped the crisis. The measures worked because Russia kept earning export income, and the sanctions never closed that tap. But with government debt in advanced economies now at historic highs, financial repression is no longer confined to authoritarian regimes under siege. It is a path of least resistance for a government that would rather suppress the symptoms of unsustainable debt than carry out the fiscal reforms needed to fix it.The research behind this episode:Itskhoki, Oleg, and Dmitry Mukhin. 2026. "Sanctions, Capital Outflows, and Financial Repression." Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim. 2026. "Sanctions, Capital Outflows, and Financial Repression." Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues (podcast).Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestsOleg Itskhoki is a professor of economics at Harvard University. His research spanning international macroeconomics, exchange rates, capital flows, and financial frictions has reshaped how economists think about currency crises and the limits of open-economy models. He received the John Bates Clark Medal from the American Economic Association in 2022.Research cited in this episodeThe Washington Consensus was the post-Cold War policy framework, closely associated with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, that advocated free capital markets and discouraged government intervention in exchange rates or cross-border capital flows. Under this framework, financial repression was considered illegitimate; the goal was a more market-oriented, liberal macroeconomic order. As Itskhoki notes, the consensus has frayed considerably since the 2008 financial crisis, and the IMF now endorses certain forms of capital flow management under specific circumstances, though the broader norm against persistent financial repression remains.Financial repression is any government intervention that distorts the private financial decisions of domestic agents. In its traditional form, it meant forcing the banking sector to hold government debt at below-market returns, crowding out private investment and reducing the fiscal cost of high debt levels. The term covers a wide range of tools: restrictions on cash withdrawals, requirements that exporters convert foreign currency revenues to the central bank, interest rate ceilings, and policies designed to prevent citizens from holding savings in foreign currencies. Itskhoki distinguishes between its use in normal times (which he regards as distortionary and unjustified except as a last resort) and its deployment in emergencies such as financial crises, bank runs, or external sanctions, where it may be the only available stabilising instrument.Capital controls are government restrictions on cross-border capital flows. They are related to but distinct from financial repression: capital controls concern what money can cross borders; financial repression concerns what domestic agents can do with money at home. The two are often deployed together under external pressure.Dollarization describes the tendency of households and businesses in economies with weak or unstable currencies to save and transact in foreign currency, typically US dollars, rather than the domestic currency. Governments often use financial repression to discourage dollarization, restricting access to foreign currency holdings domestically. Itskhoki notes this is one of the many forms the policy takes beyond its traditional debt-management role.Russia's use of financial repression after the 2022 sanctions. Following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western governments imposed an unprecedented package of financial sanctions, trade restrictions, and asset freezes. The ruble depreciated sharply. Russia's response included a tax on foreign currency purchases, mandatory conversion of exporters' foreign currency revenues to the central bank, and direct restrictions on cash withdrawals from bank accounts. The ruble stabilised and recovered within weeks. Itskhoki argues the measures succeeded in the short term not because financial repression is inherently powerful against sanctions, but because the sanctions failed to close off Russian export income; Russia kept receiving substantial foreign currency from energy sales, reducing the pressure on the tools of repression. The structural gap in the sanctions regime was the failure to curtail Russian export revenues.The "What's Next for Ukraine?" seriesListen to our three-part series based on papers presented at the 1st Economic Policy: Papers on European and Global Issues Conference, Paris, December 2025.Giacomo Anastasia, Tito Boeri, and Oleksandr Zholud: what the data from Ukraine's wartime labour market reveal about employment, displacement, and the economic costs of the war. Also in the series: Maurice Obstfeld and Yuriy Gorodnichenko on financial inflows, integration, and the growth prospects of a westward-facing Ukraine. Also in the series: Edward Glaeser, Martina Kirchberger, and Andrii Parkhomenko on how to rebuild Ukraine's cities, and why the choice of what to reconstruct matters as much as the scale of investment. 

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Der globale Rechtsruck und das Erstarken autoritärer Bewegungen gehen einher mit faschistischen White-Supremacy-Allmachtsphantasien von Tech-Oligarchen und patriarchalen Staatsoberhäuptern. An Außengrenzen und im Inland wird massiv aufgerüstet, der Zugriff auf Ressourcen über Krieg gesichert und dabei große Teile von Bevölkerungen getötet und terrorisiert. Menschen in kapitalistischer und rassistischer Logik in brauchbar oder unbrauchbar eingeteilt und in der Folge dann entrechtet und/oder abgeschoben. Wer sich für emanzipatorische Werte wie Gleichberechtigung, globale Umverteilung und gegenseitige Unterstützung einsetzt, gerät in Zeiten von ausufernden Kompetenzen von Polizei und Geheimdiensten schnell unter die Räder oder verliert sein Bankkonto…Fest steht: Allein machen sie uns ein. Was können wir tun? Rund um den 18.März, dem Tag der politischen Gefangenen, finden in Bremen die Aktionswochen gegen Repression statt. Vom 11.März bis 19.April 26. Organisiert werden die Veranstaltungen von unterschiedlichen linken Gruppen in Bremen. Ihr hört ein Gespräch mit zwei Personen von der Orga-Crew. Sie geben einen Überblick über die verschiedenen Veranstaltungen und erzählen, warum es so wichtig ist, sich mit Repression zu beschäftigen. https://fomobremen.info/events/4be61f45-9107-4dee-b256-cc1102fa8121 tumulte.org

Prof Dr. Lars Castelucci ist in der Bundesregierung der Beauftragte für Menschenrechtspolitik und humanitäre Hilfe. Er hat das Amt im Mai 2025 übernommen. Die Funktion wurde 1998 geschaffen, angesiedelt ist sie im Auswärtigen Amt. Menschenrechtspolitische Glaubwürdigkeit zeigt sich für ihn auch im Umgang mit Problemen im eigenen Land: von der Obdachlosigkeit, dem Menschenhandel bis hin zur Gleichstellung von Mann und Frau. In diesem Zusammenhang schätzt er besonders die Arbeit des Deutschen Instituts für Menschenrechte, das er im Kuratorium unterstützt. Im Interview geht es vor allem um den Schutz der Menschenrechte als Teil der Außenpolitik. Wir sprechen über den Iran, über die Lage im Land und etwaige neue Sanktionen, über die humanitäre Katastrophe im Sudan und die Flüchtlingskriese. Seine nüchterne Bilanz nach einem knappen Jahr im Amt: „Es ist nicht so einfach, von außen die Dinge zu verändern.“ Ein besonderes Anliegen ist ihm das Thema „transnationale Repression“. Gemeint sind staatliche Repressionen, die nicht an der Grenze enden, etwa Diffamierungskampagnen, Überwachungen und Ausspähung im Ausland, Entführungen und gewaltsame Rückführungen. Die Bundesregierung hat im Auswärtigen Amt eine entsprechende Koordinierungsstelle eingerichtet. Unser Gespräch endet mit einem Ausblick auf das 80jährige Jubiläum der Allgemeinen Erklärung der Menschenrechte im Jahre 2028.

Nach den Luftangriffen der USA und Israels auf den Iran und dem Tod von Ali Chamenei fragen wir, was das für Menschen im Land bedeutet – und wie die iranische Diaspora in Österreich damit umgeht. Aischa Sane spricht mit Kimija Valadbeigi, Anahita Tasharofi und Hamid Hemmatpour über Alltag im Krieg, Repression, Spaltung in der Community, Desinformation – und die Frage, ob das gerade eher Richtung Umbruch oder noch härtere Kontrolle führt.

Tabrizy describes the IRGC's pervasive control, the state's targeted repression of Kurdish minorities, and how Gen Z's lack of future prospects fuels their ongoing defiance.1898

Eskalation nach außen – Repression nach innen. Zum vierten Jahrestag des Ukraine-Krieges wurde überdeutlich: Sowohl die Ukraine als auch die europäischen NATO-Verbündeten wollen keinen Frieden in der Ukraine. Von Sevim Dagdelen. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Lautstark werden in Brüssel, Berlin, London und Paris Forderungen nach noch mehr Waffen undWeiterlesen

James Reich is a novelist, essayist, journalist, and ecopsychologist and research psychologist. He is the author of Skinship (Anti-Oedipus Press, 2024), Wilhelm Reich versus The Flying Saucers (Punctum Books, 2024), The Moth for the Star (7.13 Books, September 2023), The Song My Enemies Sing, Soft Invasions, Mistah Kurtz! A Prelude to Heart of Darkness (Anti-Oedipus Press), I, Judas, and Bombshell (Counterpoint/Soft Skull). He is also the author of The Holly King, a limited-edition collection of poetry. His novels have been studied at North American and European universities. In this episode we discuss Wilhelm Reich's 'The Mass Psychology of Fascism'James Reich's site: https://www.jamesreichbooks.com/Book link: https://punctumbooks.com/titles/wilhelm-reich-versus-the-flying-saucers-an-american-tragedy/--- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

FMEP Non-resident Fellow Peter Beinart interviews researcher and journalist Dr. Sophia Goodfriend on the pernicious flow of repressive surveillance technology between the U.S. and Israel, which is now being seen deployed by Israel in Gaza and by ICE in the U.S.. Goodfriend recently published,"ICE operations increasingly resemble Israeli occupation. That's no coincidence" in +972 Magazine where she takes a deep dive into this issue. For resources, please visit: https://fmep.org/resource/ice-gaza-the-flow-of-surveillance-technology-to-fuel-repression/ Music by Jalal Yaqoub

A new report by OVD-Info, an independent human rights monitoring group, on repression in Russia in 2025 points to a further hardening of the government's crackdown. - Новый доклад ОВД-Инфо о репрессиях в России за 2025 год фиксирует усиление жесткости со стороны властей. Самой часто применяемой статьей в политически мотивированных уголовных делах стала статья о публичном оправдании терроризма, предусматривающая наказание до семи лет лишения свободы. О том, как изменились репрессии в России, мы поговорили с пресс-секретарем ОВД-Инфо Дмитрием Анисимовым.

Vier Jahre nach Beginn der russischen Vollinvasion senden wir eine besondere Folge von Streitkräfte und Strategien - produziert in Kiew. Stefan Niemann und Kai Küstner besuchen eine ukrainische Familie, die seit Wochen ohne Strom und Heizung lebt. Der fünfjährige Lew sagt, er warte darauf, dass der Krieg endlich vorbei sei. Seine Eltern harren aus - trotz Kälte, Dunkelheit und nächtlicher Angriffe. "Wir werden kämpfen. Wenn es schwierig wird, unterstützen wir uns gegenseitig und bleiben eine Einheit", sagt sein Vater Sewolod.Die Hosts erleben an einem Tag junge Menschen bei einer Techno-Nacht in Kiew, die sich zwischen Luftalarm und Lebenswillen ein paar Stunden Normalität gönnen. An einem anderen Tag besuchen sie eine geheime Drohnenfabrik. Unter größten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen wurden sie an den Ort gebracht - Handys eingeschlossen im Faradayschen Käfig, Kameras tabu. Das deutsche Start-up Quantum Systems entwickelt dort gemeinsam mit einem ukrainischen Partner moderne Aufklärungsdrohnen. Ein seltener Einblick in eine Hightech-Produktion - an einem Ort, der selbst zum Angriffsziel werden könnte. Im Gespräch mit dem Leiter des ARD-Studios Kiews, Vassili Golod, geht es um sein Exklusiv-Interview mit Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj und um die Perspektiven im beginnenden fünften Kriegsjahr. Golod beschreibt auch das Dilemma bei der Mobilisierung: "Alle Ukrainer wollen siegen, aber nicht alle wollen kämpfen". Zudem besuchen die beiden Hosts die ARD-Korrespondentin Rebecca Barth in ihrer Wohnung. Sie berichtet über das Leben in den von Russland besetzten Gebieten, die sie als eine Art "Freiluftgefängnis" beschreibt. Es geht um systematische Russifizierung, Repression - und darum, was das für Kinder und ihre Familien bedeutet. Diese besondere Ausgabe über Widerstandswillen und Erschöpfung geht der Frage nach, woher die Menschen in der Ukraine nach vier Jahren Krieg die Kraft nehmen, weiterzumachen. Lob und Kritik, alles bitte per Mail an streitkraefte@ndr.de Vier Jahre im Verteidigungskampf:https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-russland-vier-jahre-krieg-100.html Wie der Krieg Deutschland verändert hat:https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/ukraine-krieg-deutschland-102.htmlGespräch mit Rebecca Barth:https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:9e2dbaea8c947e04/ Alle Folgen von “Streitkräfte und Strategien” https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast2998.html Tipp: ARD Story - “Putin und Trump · Ziemlich beste Feinde?” https://1.ard.de/Ziemlich_beste_Feinde

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Jamie and Sam return for a classic Party Girls news episode covering such burning topics as Pam Bondi's crashout, the progress of the Prairieland trial, and what the crew did on Valentine's Day. Also: the legacy of Jesse Jackson. And is it just us, or is the guy who stole all those skeletons low-key mogging in his mugshot? SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Follow us on ALL the Socials: Instagram: @party.girls.pod TikTok: @party.girls.pod Twitter: @partygirlspod BlueSky: @partygirls.bsky.social Leave us a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you feel so inclined: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/party-girls/id1577239978 https://open.spotify.com/show/71ESqg33NRlEPmDxjbg4rO Executive Producer: Andrew Callaway Producers: Ryan M., Jon B

Die landesweiten Proteste im Iran wurden mit extremer Gewalt niedergeschlagen, Tausende Menschen kamen ums Leben, Zehntausende wurden verhaftet. Trotz der scharfen Drohungen von US-Präsident Donald Trump verlagert sich der Fokus Washingtons inzwischen auf neue Atomverhandlungen mit Teheran. Ein Regimewechsel ist kurzfristig nicht in Sicht – stattdessen setzt der Westen auf Eindämmung und Stabilität.

In the wake of the protests that erupted in Minneapolis, national and international conversations have intensified around the nature of state power, policing, and the institutions responsible for enforcing migration policies in the United States. Today, we turn our attention to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, also known as ICE, to explore the circumstances of its creation in 2003 and how its practices have evolved over the past two decades. We'll also examine how recent allegations surrounding ICE's treatment of migrants might be understood through the lens of international law and human rights obligations. Our guest today is Vincent Chetail, Professor of International Law and Director of the Global Migration Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Silver Forecast 2030: The Chains Of Repression Are Cracking It's been a full-time job keeping up with the silver price over the last few months, and a lot has happened quickly. But with the dust settling a little bit this week, Vince Lanci takes a look at what to actually expect by the time we hit the year 2030. To find out more, click to watch this video now! - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

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This week, an interview with Aryanum, a member of the Persian-language anarchist group Anarchism Perspective, based in Iran and Afghanistan. Anarchism Perspective is a synthesist anarchist group based mostly in the region that organizes solidarity and resistance as well as publishing writings at Anarshism.com . For this episode, we speak about the recent uprising in Iran that was met with bloody repression by the regime, with internet blackouts and low-ball estimates of 30,000 dead at government hands from January 8th and 9th 2026 alone. Aryanum speaks about the posturing by monarchists supporting the return and enthroning of Reza Pahlavi II, the son of the last Shah, and the weaponization of Islam by the Mullahs of the regime and other topics. Anarchism Perspective links Website: https://anarshism.com email: contact@anarshism.com Anarchism Perspective Telegram: https://t.me/+RRUTo6xyoT468fgO & https://t.me/anarchism_perspective Insurrection Library: https://t.me/Insurrection_Library Other Links Critique of Mass Mobilization by Anarchism Perspective: https://www.anarshism.com/critique-mass-mobilization-strategy/ Aryanum's past writing on religion as a type of power: https://www.anarshism.com/funeral-theocracy-religious-capital-en/ Article on labor struggles in the run up to the uprising: https://classautonomy.info/workers-councils-reportedly-forming-in-iran/ It Could Happen Here interview: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/whats-happening-in-iran-317260060/ CNN report on mass deaths: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/middleeast/tehran-iran-protests-deaths-arrests-intl Basij volunteer milita of IRGC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basij Hrana (Kurdish human rights group): https://www.en-hrana.org/category/news/ https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/decolonize-anarchism-in-praise-of-burning-down-clerical-fascism-in-iran https://www.hauntologies.net/p/iranian-protesters-dont-owe-us-an Thread on mastodon about the usefulness of Delta Chat via locally run servers when the internet (and therefore connection to Signal) was cut off: https://archive.ph/GBR6A 70% of Iraniun population suffers from malnutrition: https://ghalamrorefah.ir/id/1959/ Another Farsi Group, Anarchist Front: https://t.me/AnarchistFront1 https://links.anarchist-front.org/ https://link.kompektiva.org/@anarchistfront https://anarchistfront.noblogs.org https://t.me/anegofromworldgap https://t.me/AnarchistFront . … . .. Featured Track: TFSR by The Willows Whisper

Seit fast zwei Jahrzehnten berichtet Markus Ackeret als Auslandskorrespondent aus Russland – mit Stationen in Moskau, Peking und Berlin. In dieser Samstagsausgabe von «NZZ Akzent» spricht er über Überwachung, bürokratische Hürden und persönliche Begegnungen im zunehmend repressiven System Putins – besonders seit dem Angriff auf die Ukraine 2022. Ackeret erzählt von biometrisch registrierten SIM-Karten, verkürzten Visa, gezielter Einschüchterung in der Provinz und einem Vorfall in Jekaterinburg. Er schildert auch eindrückliche Szenen aus Burjatien, wo er Beerdigungen gefallener Soldaten beobachtete – und reflektiert über Hoffnung, Loyalität und den Glauben vieler Menschen an Wladimir Putin. Gast: Markus Ackeret, Korrespondent für Russland Host: Simon Schaffer Das digitale Archiv der NZZ – zurücklesen bis 1780. Das geht auch mit einem [Probeabo](https://abo.nzz.ch/25077808-2). Hier ein eindrücklicher Text von Markus zur [Schliessung des Gulag-Museums in Moskau](https://www.nzz.ch/international/russland-schliessung-des-gulag-museums-ist-ein-politisches-signal-ld.1858422). Hier der Text zur [Beerdigung in Burjatien](https://www.nzz.ch/international/ukraine-krieg-in-burjatien-gelten-die-gefallenen-als-helden-ld.1687018).

Guests: Marianna Yarovskaya and Lyuba Sobol. Filmmaker Yarovskaya and activist Sobol discuss their documentary "Lyuba's Hope," highlighting the severe repression in Putin's Russia and the struggle of exiles fighting for democracy.1900 NICHOLAS II AT ST. PETERSBURG

Arm und diktatorisch regiert, steht Nicaragua selten im Zentrum der Auseinandersetzungen um die Zukunft Lateinamerikas. Unter dem einstigen Guerillaführer Daniel Ortega ist das Land wieder zur Diktatur geworden. Dora Maria Téllez, früher prominente Guerillakämpferin und Gesundheitsministerin, fordert im Bruno Kreisky Forum zur Solidarität mit politischen Gefangenen und Opfern der Repression auf und findet harte Worte für ihre ehemaligen Genossen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the co-hosts break down the latestdevelopments across Ukraine, Czechia, and Croatia, while Nina explores the regional implications of the Epstein files' release.For the main conversation, Adam and Alexandra speak with Megi Benia in Tbilisi about Georgia's accelerating democratic backsliding: from new laws targeting NGOs, media, and political activity to growing pressure on universities and civil society. They also discuss the OSCE's decision to activate the Moscow Mechanism, and why many Georgians feel the EU and wider international community have responded too timidly as the country drifts away from Euro-Atlantic integration.In the bonus section, which is exclusively available to our patrons, Megi shares her personal story of dissent inside Georgia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs after diplomats took the unprecedented step of publicly opposing the government's foreign policy shift.Listen to the bonus conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/253-bonus-150030402Join our patreon page here: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope

Emotional Repression ~ My now emotionally repressed husband blames himself for my being raped. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Over the last two decades, Vladimir Putin has transformed his government in Russia from a managed democracy into an authoritarian regime. Many now view it as neofascist. Abroad, it has launched war after war to rebuild Russia's former empire, while, at home, it has crushed the democracy movement, repressed all protests against Putin's imperialist war in Ukraine, and jailed thousands of political prisoners. Two Russian dissidents, Ksenia Kagarlitskaya and Ilya Budraitskis join Ashley Smith in this episode of Solidarity without Exception.Resource links:Freedom Zone: https://www.futurerussia.ch/en/freedom-zonePosle Media: https://www.posle.media/?page_id=136&lang=enIlya Budraitskis, Dissidents Among Dissidents, https://www.versobooks.com/products/913-dissidents-among-dissidentsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Ce mercredi 4 février, Lina Murr Nehmé, historienne et politologue, spécialiste du monde arabe contemporain, était l'invitée d'Annalisa Cappellini dans Le monde qui bouge - L'Interview, de l'émission Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier. Elles sont revenues sur la situation en Iran avec lequel des discussions pourraient être prévues avec les Etats-Unis malgré les dernières attaques. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Modern masculinity isn't about dominance, passivity, or burnout hustle—it's about self-command, emotional mastery, and disciplined strength aligned with purpose. Table of Contents Toggle Strength Without Extremes: Reclaiming Modern MasculinityWhat Modern Masculinity Actually RequiresThe Dominance Trap: Power Without StabilityThe Nice Guy Illusion: Avoidance Disguised as VirtueHustle Masculinity: Performance Without PresenceSelf-Command: The Core of Modern MasculinityWhy Modern Masculinity Requires StructureThe Cost of Getting Masculinity WrongThe Point of the PathFrequently Asked Questions About Modern Masculinity Strength Without Extremes: Reclaiming Modern Masculinity Modern masculinity is often described as “lost,” “toxic,” or “under attack.” Those explanations are convenient, dramatic, and mostly wrong. Masculinity isn't disappearing; it's fragmenting. Men are not confused because strength is obsolete, but because the definitions they were handed no longer work in real life. What once promised certainty now produces inner conflict, emotional volatility, or quiet resignation. Modern masculinity is not failing because men are weak—it's failing because the models they're offered are incoherent. If the old versions of masculinity feel too rigid, too hollow, or too extreme in opposite directions, this is where a corrective framework becomes necessary. Not a motivational fix. Not a cultural argument. A recalibration. What I call the Alpha Blueprint is simply a name for this shift: modern masculinity rebuilt from the inside out. Identity before behavior. Self-command before performance. Emotional regulation before dominance. It is not something to buy into or perform. It is something men recognize when they see that modern masculinity must be internally governed before it can ever be externally expressed. What Modern Masculinity Actually Requires At its core, modern masculinity is not a political stance, a personality type, or a social trend. It is a functional orientation to pressure. It answers one essential question: can a man remain grounded, decisive, and emotionally steady when things do not go his way? Any definition of masculinity that collapses under stress is not strength—it is costume. Modern masculinity demands integration. Strength without rigidity. Sensitivity without collapse. Discipline without self-erasure. When masculinity is fragmented, men swing between extremes, overcorrecting instead of stabilizing. The result is not growth but oscillation—power followed by burnout, confidence followed by self-doubt, certainty followed by withdrawal. The current cultural conversation does not suffer from a lack of opinions about masculinity. It suffers from a lack of usable models. Most frameworks train behavior while ignoring the internal operating system that drives it. Modern masculinity requires the opposite approach: internal mastery first, expression second. The Dominance Trap: Power Without Stability One of the loudest distortions of modern masculinity is dominance masculinity—the belief that strength is proven through control. Control of outcomes. Control of others. Control of narrative. This model often masquerades as confidence, but beneath it is an anxious relationship with power. When authority is challenged or outcomes cannot be forced, anger fills the gap. Emotional suppression is praised as discipline. Aggression is mislabeled as strength. Dominance produces men who appear powerful until they encounter resistance they cannot overpower: emotional intimacy, moral ambiguity, or internal doubt. When control fails, collapse follows. Rage, withdrawal, or compulsive proving replace clarity. This is not strength; it is dependency on external leverage. Modern masculinity cannot be built on domination because domination requires an enemy. It demands constant opposition to feel legitimate. Self-command does not. A man grounded in modern masculinity does not need to overpower others to feel anchored in himself. The Nice Guy Illusion: Avoidance Disguised as Virtue At the opposite extreme sits passive masculinity, often framed as being evolved, enlightened, or emotionally intelligent. In reality, it is fear dressed up as virtue. Conflict is avoided. Needs are suppressed. Boundaries dissolve. Approval replaces authority. These men pride themselves on being harmless, yet quietly accumulate resentment and self-doubt. Passivity is not emotional mastery. It is emotional avoidance. Over time, the cost becomes internal erosion: diminished self-respect, muted desire, and anger that leaks out sideways through sarcasm, withdrawal, or self-sabotage. Modern masculinity requires the capacity to say no, to disappoint, and to hold ground without cruelty or collapse. A man who cannot tolerate tension cannot lead himself. Modern masculinity demands the ability to stay present in discomfort rather than retreat into politeness or invisibility. Hustle Masculinity: Performance Without Presence Another distortion of modern masculinity is hustle-only identity—the belief that worth is earned exclusively through output. Grind harder. Sleep less. Produce more. In this model, masculinity becomes a scoreboard, and a man is only as valuable as his most recent win. This approach often looks disciplined on the surface, but it is driven by avoidance of stillness. Identity is outsourced to achievement. When momentum slows or the body breaks down, meaning evaporates. Burnout is reframed as weakness instead of information. Modern masculinity collapses here because performance alone cannot provide orientation or purpose. Without internal alignment, hustle becomes compulsion. Discipline becomes self-punishment. Modern masculinity requires presence, not just productivity. Self-Command: The Core of Modern Masculinity What replaces dominance, passivity, and burnout is self-command. The ability to govern one's inner world before attempting to shape the outer one. Emotional regulation replaces suppression. Discipline replaces compulsion. Strength becomes the capacity to remain steady under pressure rather than reactive under stress. Modern masculinity is not about being emotionless. It is about being emotionally literate without being emotionally ruled. A man with self-command can feel anger without becoming it, fear without obeying it, and desire without being consumed by it. This distinction matters because most failures attributed to masculinity are not failures of intent, but failures of regulation. When emotion runs unchecked, decision-making collapses. Self-command shows up most clearly under emotional load. When a man is criticized, challenged, or disappointed, does he react or respond? Reaction is automatic and externally driven. Response is deliberate and internally governed. Modern masculinity is defined by the space between stimulus and action, where choice replaces impulse. Restraint is often misunderstood as repression. They are not the same. Repression denies emotion and stores it for later explosion. Restraint acknowledges emotion and channels it without letting it dictate behavior. This is a trained capacity, not a personality trait. Men are not born with self-command; they develop it through practice, reflection, and corrective feedback. Discipline, in modern masculinity, is no longer about force or punishment. It is about consistency aligned with values. A disciplined man does not grind himself into exhaustion to prove worth. He applies effort where it matters and withdraws effort where it does not. This creates clarity instead of chaos, sustainability instead of burnout. A man grounded in modern masculinity does not outsource authority to trends, ideologies, or validation. He develops internal standards and lives by them consistently. This is not rigidity; it is coherence. Why Modern Masculinity Requires Structure Insight alone rarely changes behavior. Most men already sense that something is off. What they lack is structure: a way to observe patterns, interrupt defaults, and practice new responses under real-world pressure. Modern masculinity is forged through deliberate training, not passive understanding. This is why structured guidance matters. Not because men need to be told what to think, but because they need environments that expose blind spots and reinforce self-command. Without structure, insight stays theoretical. With structure, identity shifts. The Cost of Getting Masculinity Wrong When masculinity is misdirected, the cost is rarely immediate. It accumulates quietly, then surfaces as anxiety, resentment, or exhaustion. Men operating from dominance live in constant vigilance, always scanning for threats to status or control. Men operating from passivity live in chronic self-betrayal, silencing needs to preserve approval. Men trapped in hustle live disconnected from meaning, confusing motion with direction. The psychological cost is instability. Mood swings, suppressed anger, decision fatigue, and identity confusion become normal. The relational cost is distance. Intimacy requires presence and emotional steadiness, both of which erode when a man is reactive, avoidant, or chronically depleted. Over time, relationships suffer not from lack of effort, but from lack of internal alignment. The existential cost is drift. Without a coherent definition of modern masculinity, men default to external metrics to measure worth. Productivity replaces purpose. Validation replaces values. Eventually, even success feels hollow because it is not anchored to identity. This is why many men report feeling empty at the very moment they are supposed to feel accomplished. Modern masculinity corrects this by restoring internal orientation. When self-command is established, pressure no longer destabilizes identity. Challenges are met without collapse. Responsibility is carried without resentment. This is not self-improvement. It is self-governance. The Point of the Path Modern masculinity is not about returning to the past or surrendering to the present. It is about integration. Strength without brutality. Sensitivity without collapse. Discipline without self-erasure. A man anchored in self-command does not need to dominate, disappear, or exhaust himself to feel worthy. The future of modern masculinity belongs to men who can hold tension without fracturing, power without abuse, and responsibility without resentment. Not louder men. Not harder men. More integrated ones. Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Masculinity What is modern masculinity? Modern masculinity is the capacity for self-command under pressure, integrating strength, emotional regulation, and discipline without relying on dominance, passivity, or constant performance. It matters because men today face complex psychological and social demands that outdated models cannot handle. For example, dominance collapses under intimacy, while passivity erodes self-respect. Modern masculinity provides a stable internal framework rather than a behavioral mask. Is modern masculinity anti-strength? No. Modern masculinity redefines strength as internal stability rather than external control. Physical capability, discipline, and assertiveness still matter, but they are governed by self-awareness and restraint. Without regulation, strength becomes volatility. With regulation, strength becomes reliable and precise. How does modern masculinity differ from traditional masculinity? Traditional masculinity emphasized toughness and provision but often ignored emotional literacy and internal alignment. Modern masculinity retains discipline and responsibility while adding self-regulation and psychological coherence. It evolves the model instead of rejecting it, making strength sustainable rather than brittle. Why do many men struggle with modern masculinity? Many men struggle because they were taught to perform masculinity rather than embody it. They learned behaviors without learning how to regulate emotions, set boundaries, or maintain identity under stress. This creates confusion when old scripts fail. Modern masculinity requires retraining the internal operating system, not adopting another persona. Why is coaching important for developing modern masculinity? Coaching matters because modern masculinity is built through feedback and practice, not insight alone. A coach provides structure, reflection, and accountability that expose blind spots and interrupt unconscious patterns. 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Everything Remade Episode 291. Thanks so much to Luc for taking the time to chat with me. Intro/Outro track The Dense Macabre by Coma Regalia. Featured Tracks: Opinion Ender by It Happened One Night, The Number 13 Looks Like Bob and Abuse Repression by Abuse Repression hear more: ithappenedonenight.bandcamp.com abuserepression.bandcamp.com If you are enjoying what you hear and would like to support the growth of this podcast directly you can do so by way of donation via paypal: middlemanrecords@gmail.com venmo: @ediequinn or subscribe to our patreon: patreon.com/humanmachine

Gen Z Christians in Iran are quietly growing in faith while many young Iranians protest for freedom under a harsh crackdown. Learn what's happening, why some Gen Z Muslims are turning to Jesus, and how believers can pray wisely. A generation coming of age under pressure A huge share of Iran is young, and that matters. Analysts have noted that youth have been central in recent waves of dissent—organizing, sharing information, and refusing to accept the “this is just how […] The post Gen Z Christians in Iran: Faith, Freedom, and Courage in the Face of Brutal Repression appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: How to Deal With Emotional Baggage as Single Christians Life as a Single Christian in Venezuela: Faith Amid Economic Turmoil and Religious Constraints Life in Iran as a Single Christian in June 2025 Remembering Charlie Kirk: Political Assassination and a Call for Faith Among Christian Singles Top 8 Concerns Single Christians Think About

My guest today is Russell Napier, an independent financial market strategist, financial historian, author of The Solid Ground investment report, and founder of the charitable venture The Library of Mistakes. In today's episode, Russell explains why investors are asking the wrong questions at a critical turning point in financial history. He how financial repression, shifting monetary regimes, and political priorities are reshaping capital markets. To close, he explains the dangers of yield chasing, why technology won't defeat inflation, and why gold may be signaling what comes next. (0:00) Starts (3:14) Regime change & parallels to post-World War II Europe (8:06) The search for yield is dangerous (17:38) The disconnect between GDP growth and equity returns (23:14) The impact of inflation & deflation on equity valuations (25:56) Technology doesn't defeat inflation (30:20) Monetary system changes, gold prices, and American exceptionalism (37:50) Extrapolation is the opiate of the people (48:26) Book recommendations ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ce jeudi 29 janvier, l'accentuation de la pression sur l'Iran, et la nouvelle menace de Téhéran par Donald Trump ont a été abordées par Annalisa Cappellini dans sa chronique, dans l'émission Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

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Malgré les coupures d'Internet, d'importantes manifestations secouent plusieurs villes d'Iran. La répression s'intensifie partout.Traduction: Despite internet blackouts, major protests are shaking several Iranian cities. Repression intensifies across the country. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Kristen walks you through how repression and suppression develop, why they live in the body, and how understanding them can unlock emotional, mental, and physical healing. Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Sonny Bunch joins to discuss “It Was Just an Accident” a film from dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi. It raises profound questions about guilt, judgment, and revenge. Also, amazing that it was made at all.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MONACHAREN at https://www.oneskin.co/MONACHAREN#oneskinpod #adFilms & References Mentioned:It Was Just an Accident (dir. Jafar Panahi)The film discussed throughout the episode — a clandestinely made Iranian dissident film that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30841958/The Seed of the Sacred Fig (dir. Mohammad Rasoulof)Recommended by Sonny as further viewing; set during post–Mahsa Amini unrest in Iran.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29362290/The Lives of Others (dir. Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck)Cited as a thematic comparison for life under a surveillance state.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405094/A Hero (dir. Asghar Farhadi)Mentioned as another standout contemporary Iranian film about truth, lies, and social pressure.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11777738/

Iran protests are shaking the foundations of a brutal regime, but the real question is why this moment matters for the United States. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Giordano breaks through media silence to explain the stakes, the risks, and the policy choices that could reshape the global balance of power. As unrest spreads across Iran, exaggerated claims of imminent collapse collide with a far harsher reality. This episode examines what is actually happening on the ground, why Americans have already paid a heavy price for the Islamic Republic, and how Iran fits into the broader anti-American axis involving Russia, China, and Venezuela. The focus is not on slogans or wishful thinking, but on clear-eyed strategy, historical patterns, and realistic policy options.   What You'll Learn: Why Iran protests are not just a domestic issue but a direct U.S. national interest How the Iranian regime has killed Americans through proxy warfare and why that history matters now What weakens authoritarian regimes and why elite defections matter more than street protests How Iran connects Russia, China, and a shifting Middle East into an anti-American axis Why the real policy choice is not war or indifference, and what a third path could look like

This week on The Final Straw Radio, we're featuring a conversation with our guest, Ketino, to speak about Especifist anarchism and anarchist approaches at anti-Imperialism. Ketino is a member in Florida of the Black Rose / Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation and they grew up in Cuba. You can learn more about Black Rosa, or BRRN, at BlackRoseFed.Org Other links: Black Rose's introduction to Anarchism Denunciation of Venezuela Coup by CALA (member groups listed) and sibling, BRRN ICOA -- International Coordination of Organized Anarchism wikipedia page Anarkismo Network Solidarity with Sudanese Anarchists (including ICOA-related signatories) Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Front – South Africa CES (a project offering education in Especifismo): https://especifismostudies.org/ First up, here are a few prisoner struggle updates Announcements Prisoners For Palestine It was announced on January 14th that members fo the Prisoners For Palestine hunger strike, from the Palestine Action case in the so-called UK, ended their strike after 73 days without food after a key demand was met with Elbit Systems being denied an important government contract. You can read their statements at PrisonersForPalestine.org and check out our November 30, 2025 episode for some background on the cases. Xinachtli From Xinachtli's support crew (Instagram at @FreeXinachtliNow): On January 1, Xinachtli (state name Alvaro Luna Hernandez) was transferred to the Carol Young Medical Facility. In the moment, this was a major victory getting him moved from McConnell, and Xinachtli shared that he felt the power of the people! However this victory was short-lived. The transfer was carried out without any notice to his attorney, and made Xinachtli unable to communicate with them before his latest court hearing on January 6, effectively blocking his right to counsel. Within days of the transfer, we also learned that Xinachtli had been placed in a cell with no running water, and a broken sink and toilet. In Xinachtli's words: "They bring me a bowl of water. I first use it to drink, and then I use the rest for hygiene for the remainder of the day. I also have not been able to flush the toilet in days. Prison conditions in the U.S. are deeply dehumanizing. For Xinachtli, who is attempting to recover after months of medical neglect, these conditions risk further delaying his recovery and compounding the harm he has already endured. We know that applying pressure works. A director of TDCJ called organizers earlier this month begging for an end to the "hundreds of calls." Contrary to their request, we will not stop until Xinachtli is FREE. Xinachtli's current demands are: That he be moved to a cell with running water and functioning plumbing. That he receive his ID card so he can purchase needed items and receive his commissary order from January 2. That he receive all of his personal property from the McConnell Unit. Contacts: • Carol Young Medical Facility TDC): (409) 948-0001 ◦ WARDEN: (**129) • Region III Director Jerry Sanchez: (281) 369-3736 • TDC) Executive Director: (936) 437-2101 You can sign up for slots and find tips for making calls, including scripts, at https://bit.ly/xphoneblast Repression in Alabama Prisons In the last few days, according to supporters of the Free Alabama Movement as we approach the February 8th call for a statewide work stoppage Kinetic Justice, Hannibal Ra Sun and Raoul Poole have been transferred to another prison and prisoners across the ADOC have had food rations cut. To learn how to advocate for these three FAM leaders now at Kilby CI and read the press release announcing the upcoming strike actions, check our shownotes : following their announcement of an upcoming labor strike, Melvin Ray, Robert Earl Council (Kinetik Justice), and Raoul Poole — three prominent voices in the film "The Alabama Solution" — were taken to Kilby Prison. In anticipation of the strike, the AL Dept. of Corrections has also reduced access to food in its prisons. This is a dangerous violation of [prisoners] constitutional rights. Call Kilby: (534) 215-6600 Demand they keep these men — and all those in state custody — safe. The Press Release announcing the strike is here: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2025 FREE ALABAMA MOVEMENT (FAM) ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE SHUTDOWN ADOC 2026 Effective February 8, 2026 Alabama — The Free Alabama Movement (FAM) announces a coordinated, statewide shutdown of Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facilities beginning February 8, 2026. This nonviolent action comes in response to decades of unconstitutional sentencing practices, forced prison labor, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis throughout Alabama's prison system. With the release of the documentary The Alabama Solution, state officials can no longer deny or ignore the overwhelming evidence that Alabama's prison system is in catastrophic failure and requires immediate, sweeping reform. The documentary exposes systemic corruption, violence, and deliberate neglect that incarcerated people have endured for generations. The truth is no longer hidden behind prison walls — it is publicly available, undeniable, and morally urgent. Despite federal investigations, DOJ findings, and repeated warnings, the State of Alabama has failed to enact meaningful change. Therefore, incarcerated people across the state are exercising their lawful right to peaceful protest through a statewide shutdown and work stoppage. LIST OF DEMANDS Repeal Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act (HFOA) Abolish the outdated and excessively punitive enhancement statute that has produced life and virtual-life sentences far beyond any rehabilitative purpose and out of step with modern standards of justice. Make the Presumptive Sentencing Guidelines Retroactive Apply current presumptive sentencing standards to all eligible prior convictions so that people sentenced under older, harsher laws can receive the same fair and consistent treatment as those sentenced today. Make HJR 575 Retroactive (Drive-By Shooting Statute Reform) Apply the legislative clarification of Alabama's drive-by shooting statute retroactively so that individuals who were improperly charged or enhanced under the statute can receive review and relief. First-Time Offender / Capital Murder Reform Bill Create revised sentencing options for first-time offenders and end Juvenile Life Without Parole by providing parole eligibility after 20 years, recognizing the capacity for growth, change, and rehabilitation. Parole Board Reform and Clear, Objective Criteria Mandate transparent written standards, meaningful hearings, and review procedures that ensure fair, non-arbitrary parole decisions for every eligible incarcerated person. Medical Furlough & Compassionate Release Expansion Expand and enforce mechanisms for the release of elderly, terminally ill, severely disabled, and medically fragile individuals so they can receive appropriate care in the community instead of dying in prison. Establish a Statewide Conviction Review Unit Create an independent conviction review body with the authority and resources to investigate wrongful convictions, excessive sentences, and cases involving prosecutorial or judicial misconduct. Abolish Forced Prison Labor End uncompensated and coerced prison labor by guaranteeing fair wages, voluntary participation, safe working conditions, and basic labor protections for incarcerated workers. Strengthening Families Act (Including Conjugal Visits) Implement policies that protect and strengthen family bonds, including conjugal and overnight family visits, expanded contact visitation, increased access to phone and video communication, and parenting and family-support programs. STATEMENT FROM FAM "For decades, incarcerated men and women in Alabama have lived in conditions that violate human rights, constitutional protections, and basic dignity. With the undeniable evidence now in the open, we are left with no alternative but to demand justice through collective, peaceful action. This shutdown is not an act of hostility — it is an act of survival, truth, and human rights." Bennu Hannibal Ra-Sun Kinetic Justice Amun CALL TO ACTION We call upon: Civil rights and justice organizations Faith-based institutions National human rights observers State and federal officials Families, supporters, and the public to stand in solidarity and demand immediate reform of Alabama's prison system. PRESS CONTACT Free Alabama Movement (FAM) Email: freealabamamovement@gmail.com #StatewideShutdownADOC2026 . ... . .. Featured Track: Al Nather by Ma3azef from Nisf Madeena TFSR 1 v2 by The Willows Whisper

In today's episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler challenges one of modern self-help culture's most sacred ideas: vulnerability. While honesty, humility, and emotional awareness are essential to growth, Ryan makes the case that vulnerability - when practiced without discernment, responsibility, or purpose - often becomes performative, destabilizing, and counterproductive, especially for men in leadership roles. This episode is not an argument against emotion. It's an argument for self-mastery, containment, and earned honesty. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Why Vulnerability Became a Sacred Cow 02:45 - Emotional Awareness vs Emotional Exposure 04:55 - Vulnerability Without Discernment = Emotional Exhibitionism 07:40 - Oversharing Shifts the Emotional Burden 09:50 - Why Emotional Dumping Kills Trust & Attraction 12:55 - Leadership Requires Stability, Not Collapse 14:40 - Transparency vs Discernment 16:30 - Honesty Is Not a Lack of Self-Mastery 17:40 - Regulation vs Repression 19:20 - Lessons from Stoic Men & Great Leaders 21:10 - Earned Vulnerability Explained 23:00 - Secure Containers, Not "Safe Spaces" 25:05 - Responsibility Over Emotional Relief 27:00 - What Men Actually Need More Of 28:20 - Vulnerability Is Not the Goal—Integrity Is 30:20 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or just withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this second episode, they go upstream: who writes the rules—and how do they spread? Ron and Jorge focus on FATF (the Financial Action Task Force), a powerful global standard-setter for AML/CFT that most people have never heard of, despite how much it shapes modern banking. Jorge explains FATF's enormous “soft power,” how gray/black lists raise the cost of cross-border finance, and why its opacity makes democratic accountability nearly impossible. They also dig deeper into “de-risking”, the lack of public data, and how AML/CFT allegations can escalate into asset freezes. Finally, they confront the “escape hatch” many people are turning to: permissionless money. Jorge argues Bitcoin has become a lifeline for the unbanked and debanked—while warning that technology can't substitute for defending due process and reforming the underlying system. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most Americans, losing access to a bank account sounds like a customer-service hassle—not a political problem. But what if your ability to get paid, pay bills, run a business, donate to a cause, or even shop online or withdraw cash at an ATM can be shut off quietly, without a trial, without an explanation, and without a meaningful way to appeal? In this two-part episode, Ron Steslow is joined by economist Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group, to unpack the growing reality of debanking and the compliance machinery behind it. In this first episode, they trace how post-9/11 AML/CFT and KYC regimes turned banks into de facto enforcement arms of the state—creating mass reporting, privacy erosion, and incentives to cut off customers based on “risk,” stigma, or perception rather than proven wrongdoing. They also explore how this system becomes ripe for weaponization—by authoritarian regimes, domestic actors, or simply the structure of the rules—especially when finance becomes transnational, opaque, and increasingly disconnected from due process. Learn more about the Economic Inclusion Group: https://econinclusion.com/ Get in touch with Jorge: jorge@econinclusion.com Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Jorge on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/JraissatiJorge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESCALATING IRANIAN PROTESTS AND POTENTIAL US INTERVENTION Colleague Edmund Fitton-Brown. Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the current Iranian protests as a movement that has shifted into a repression phase characterized by internet blackouts and rising casualties. He argues that US military force targeting repression organs could tip the balance in favor of the protesters, who are increasingly calling for a constitutional monarchy. The regime is reportedly attempting to negotiate following US strike threats. NUMBER 131400 ALI SIMJURI IN BATTLE.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY EXISTENTIAL THREAT: IRAN'S REGIME UNLEASHES IRGC AND POLICE ON PROTESTERS Colleague Janatyn Sayeh. Janatyn Sayeh details the repression apparatus in Iran, where IRGC ground forces and Basij militia are opening fire on unarmed civilians. Supreme Leader Khamenei views the uprising as an existential threat, ordering ballistic missiles prepared for potential US or Israeli intervention.1890 TEHRAN

THE MACHINERY OF REPRESSION Colleague Nilo Tabrizy. The structure of the IRGC and Basij, the specific targeting of ethnic minorities like Kurds and Baluchis, and the state's sadistic use of violence against mourners. NUMBER 81906 TEHRAN. HEADS OF TURCOMAN CHIEFS

What does it mean to bypass formalized structures of change-making and to engage in mutual aid? How does the philanthropy-nonprofit-industrial complex itself discourage systemic change? And how do we balance participation in immediate care response with the less visible, longer term, more mycelial work of rewiring community power?In this episode, Green Dreamer's kaméa chayne speaks with Dean Spade of Mutual Aid and Love in a Fucked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up and Raise Hell Together.Join us as we explore what it means to honor difference and expertise in activism without replicating oppressive hierarchy, reflect on lateral conflicts within the messy terrains of movement building, and more.We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;tap into our bonus extended and video version of this conversation on Patreon here;and read highlights from these conversations via Kaméa's newsletter here.Song features: “Earth Dog” and “Peaches” by Isla Greenwood (@islagreenwood on Instagram)