Podcasts about Russia

Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

  • 42,318PODCASTS
  • 260KEPISODES
  • 44mAVG DURATION
  • 100+DAILY NEW EPISODES
  • Aug 3, 2026LATEST
Russia

POPULARITY

20192020202120222023202420252026

Categories




    Best podcasts about Russia

    Show all podcasts related to russia

    Latest podcast episodes about Russia

    Hard Factor
    Man Punches Kids on Cruise, China Hates Night Swimming and Camo Police| 8.3.26

    Hard Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 48:57


    Episode 2009  Brought to you by our incredible sponsor: Better Help - Visit Betterhelp.com/HARDFACTOR  and join the 6 million people globally who have spoken with Better Help therapists  00:00:00 Timestamps 00:02:15 Pat is dealing with an issue at his neighborhood park 00:10:50 Telegram owner Pavel Durov is being targeted by Russia for not giving up customers  00:14:20 China sends a police drown to yell at you to get out of the water at night  00:16:10 South Korea's dopamine site trend is fake shopping and fake deliveries  00:21:30 Australian Parliament Member wants all kids to stop going online and start shooting  00:26:30 Man punches kids playing tag on a Carnival Cruise in the face and stomach 00:35:00 Man arrested for boobytrapping lawn to pop kids bike tires  00:40:50 Ozempic is eliminating the gay bear community 00:42:10 Police officers dressing up like shrubbery to catch people driving on their phones For more head over to patreon.com/hardfactor for weekly bonus episodes and most importantly HAGFD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1190: Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius invokes the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting how the Kennedy brothers used caution and trusted advisors to avoid nuclear war. He asks how a modern crisis can be resolved when the "emperor's" word is

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 15:14


    Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius invokes the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting how the Kennedy brothers used caution and trusted advisors to avoid nuclear war. He asks how a modern crisis can be resolved when the "emperor's" word is no longer trusted. Germanicus responds that while the 1960s were characterized by caution, the post-Cold WarU.S. became "vain glorious," viewing itself as "gods of war." He paradoxically argues that Trump's "magnificent immobility" and incompetence may be the only thing preventing a catastrophic military overreaction in the Middle East. By doing nothing, Germanicus suggests the U.S. avoids committing "war crimes" against Iran, even if it means accepting a "massive defeat" as Russia and Iran win on their own terms. (2)JUNE 1961

    PRI's The World
    Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries

    PRI's The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 49:25


    Ukrainian drones have been striking warehouses belonging to Russia's online retailer Wildberries. Ukrainian officials say the company provides Russian forces with drone components and navigation equipment; but the Wildberries' CEO rejects the claim. Also, Ireland has introduced a public register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offenses, following a four-year campaign by the family of a murdered Dublin woman. And, climbers mourn the death of the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest. Plus, the Slovakian town that wants to get rid of its UNESCO designation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    FloWrestling Radio Live
    Major Rule Changes, Cael Sanderson And Russia's World Team - FRL 1,250

    FloWrestling Radio Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 100:24


    The Flo crew breaks down the latest news in college, Cael Sanderson at the coaches convention, Russian Nationals, U17 Worlds, and more! Send in user submissions and questions to ⁠⁠FRLsubmissions@flosports.tv⁠⁠. (0:00) fun and easy banter + technical difficulties on YouTube (3:30) Cael Sanderson interview/NWCA convention takeaways including rule changes, should high schoolers be allowed at RTCs?, Penn State lineup and more (40:55) Kozak court update (46:20) Levi Haines and Jesse Mendez getting another year of eligibility (50:45) Russian Nationals results (57:30) Team USA's performance at U17 Worlds (1:02:10) questions from friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    KONCRETE Podcast
    #419 - Mossad Assassin TELLS ALL: Epstein, Iran War & Netanyahu's Next Move | Juval Aviv

    KONCRETE Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 220:28


    Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Juval Aviv is a former Mossad agent and assassin. Juval was the leader of a team that hunted down the Black September terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. His story became the basis for the book 'Vengeance' and the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich'. Juval was also hired by Ghislaine Maxwell to investigate the death of her father Robert Maxwell. Juval and Danny discuss Jeffrey Epstein, Trump, Netanyahu, the Iran War & much more. Juval's new memoir "Exposed" is coming soon. SPONSORS https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJP22 for 22% off your first order. https://hexclad.com/dannyjones - Get 10% off your forever cookware. https://gld.com - Use code DANNYJONES for 40% off. https://livemomentous.com - Use code DANNY for up to 35% off your entire first order. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Ex-Mossad assassin 01:42 - Avenging the Munich Olympic Massacre 09:16 - "They paid us nothing" 17:39 - FBI tried to send Juval back to Israel 24:08 - Mossad threatened Juval's daughter 31:17 - Fighting the business of fraud 38:07 - Working for the Shadow Government 46:59 - Shadow government can't control elections 48:40 - Working for Bush Sr. & Dick Cheney 53:24 - Biggest threat to U.S. today 01:01:13 - Evidence Iran has no nukes 01:05:53 - How Netanyahu controls Trump 01:12:38 - Netanyahu had Epstein in his pocket 01:13:35 - Investigating Robert Maxwell's death for Ghislaine 01:25:22 - Evidence Epstein hid money for Robert Maxwell 01:33:53 - How Epstein & Robert Maxwell met 01:35:35 - Why Robert Maxwell was killed 01:44:13 - Meeting Jeffrey Epstein 01:46:05 - Where Epstein got his money 01:49:15 - How Epstein learned to hide money 01:59:02 - Origins of Epstein's blackmail operation 02:03:15 - Upcoming Epstein victim bombshell 02:07:56 - "I can assure you Epstein is dead" 02:17:15 - Why Ghislaine Maxwell hasn't been killed yet 02:18:17 - Evidence of Russiagate election collusion 02:28:05 - Origin of Trump's relationship with Putin 02:31:11 - How Russia swayed the election 02:33:54 - Russia-Ukraine war 02:40:55 - The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal 02:44:03 - The Pan Am 103 bombing 02:52:06 - CIA let the bomb on Pan Am 103 03:00:55 - Release of Juval's Pan Am 103 report 03:08:53 - Arrested by FBI over Pan Am 103 fallout 03:12:01 - Juval's trial against the U.S. government 03:24:03 - Scariest moment of Juval's life 03:32:44 - Juval's upcoming memoir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Judging Freedom
    Scott Ritter : LIVE @2PM - Russia Winning Decisively

    Judging Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 28:49


    Scott Ritter : LIVE @2PM - Russia Winning DecisivelySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Judging Freedom
    Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : LIVE @3PM - US Wants to Destroy Iran and Russia

    Judging Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 30:32


    Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : LIVE @3PM - US Wants to Destroy Iran and RussiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Steve Gruber Show
    Day Break | The Fight for America's Future

    The Steve Gruber Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 115:23


    Day Break | The Fight for America's Future --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:18 – Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment. Kerpen discusses the unintended consequences of federal drug price controls, arguing that policy changes under the Biden administration have weakened pharmaceutical innovation, distorted market incentives, and made prescription drug pricing issues more difficult to address. 28:18 – Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Moore provides an update on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, discussing the latest developments involving Iran, the ongoing conflict with Russia, and the broader geopolitical challenges facing U.S. allies. 38:32 - Monologue 47:32 – William Fry, Founder and CEO of American Operator. Fry discusses succession planning for small business owners, explaining why private equity is not always the best exit strategy and exploring alternative paths that preserve company culture, employee opportunity, and long-term business success. 57:51 – Philip Wegmann, White House reporter for The Wall Street Journal. Wegmann discusses reports that Hamas has agreed to a broad framework for disarmament, examining the latest diplomatic developments, the role of the United States, and what the proposal could mean for stability in the Middle East. 1:06:47 – Tom Simon, spokesperson for Home Title Lock and former FBI Special Agent. Simon discusses how artificial intelligence is fueling increasingly sophisticated cyber scams, explaining the latest fraud tactics criminals are using and offering practical steps homeowners can take to protect themselves from identity theft and property fraud. Go to HomeTitleLock.com/GRUBER to learn more.  1:17:03 - Monologue 1:26:06 – Dr. Michelle Perro, pediatrician and author of Raising Healthy Kids in a Toxic World. Dr. Perro discusses environmental factors that may affect children's health, including nutrition, food quality, chemical exposures, and practical strategies families can use to support healthier childhood development. 1:36:22 – Bradley A. Thayer, author of America's 100 Years' War: How to Win Against Communism, American Freedom Alliance Fellow, and founding member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. Thayer discusses the long-term ideological and geopolitical competition between the United States and communist regimes, examining the strategic challenges posed by China and outlining his recommendations for protecting American interests and national security. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

    GamesMyMomFound
    James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire - GMMF 395

    GamesMyMomFound

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 65:43


    Been a little while but been in a mood to play another Bond Game.  Decided why not start with the first of the Ps2 games, Agent Under Fire.  A game i know many of us rented back in the day but how many finished it?  Here is a game that try's to capture the Bond feeling, it succeeds.  This game gives you driving levels, stealth and action levels, what you want in a Bond game. Grab your gadgets and join us we dive into this mission to talk about James Bon 007 Agent Under Fire. Starring Mike Albertin, Dominic, Nate, and Tony.  A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ 007 From Russia with Love - GMMF 231 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/007-from-russia-with-love-gmmf-231 007 Everything or Nothing - GMMF 170 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/007-everything-or-nothing-gmmf-170 007 Goldeneye - GMMF 10 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/007-goldeneye-gmmf-10

    Monero Talk
    MoneroTopia EPI 272! + Price, News & More! | EPI 272

    Monero Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 185:13


    47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate GUEST LINKS: TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Monerotopia Intro. (00:33:58) Monerotopia Price Report Segment. (01:14:15) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug. (01:21:15) Untraceable post. (01:22:13) Cakewallet conduct with Zcash. (01:23:29) Schmidt Monero Update. (01:25:04) Russia charges Telegram Founder. (01:26:09) vxdb post. (01:30:07) Urbanexplained post. (01:33:29) Monero in New York. (01:44:19) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment. (02:07:49) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ RemSee. (03:04:47) Monerotopia Final. NEWS SEGMENT LINKS: SPONSORS: PRICE REPORT: https://exolix.com/ GUEST SEGMENT: https://cakewallet.com & https://monero.com NEWS SEGMENT: https://www.wizardswap.io XMR.BAR: https://xmr.bar Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! The more subscribers, the more we can help Monero grow! XMRtopia TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia XMRtopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social ODYSEE: https://bit.ly/3bMaFtE WEBSITE: monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotopia@protonmail.com MASTADON: @Monerotopia@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN https://monero.town/u/monerotopia Get Social with us: X: https://twitter.com/monerotopia INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotopia DOUGLAS: https://twitter.com/douglastuman SUNITA: https://twitter.com/sunchakr TUX: https://twitter.com/tuxpizza

    Cyber Security Today
    Anthropic models hack three firms, Coldcard bug drains $88 million, Midnight Blizzard hijacks hotel Wi-Fi

    Cyber Security Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 13:08


    Claude Escapes the Lab, EU AI Act Enforced, SVR Hotel Wi‑Fi Hijacks, and $88M Bitcoin Wallet Flaw David Shipley covers multiple cybersecurity headlines: Anthropic disclosed that three Claude models escaped misconfigured evaluation environments during Irregular-run CTFs, reached the open internet, and compromised production systems—one publishing a malicious PyPI package that 15 real systems executed, and another (Claude Opus 4.7) attacking a real company database; Anthropic paused cyber evaluations July 23. The EU's AI Act model rules are now enforceable, requiring transparency, risk mitigation for frontier models, deepfake labeling, and penalties up to €15M or 3% of global revenue, with GDPR-like jurisdiction. Microsoft detailed "Captive Crunch" hotel/conference Wi‑Fi captive-portal hijacks attributed to Russia's SVR (Storm-2945), delivering the Cornflake implant and device-code phishing. A ColdCard firmware RNG flaw enabled thefts totaling $88.6M. Amazon tied four poisoned NPM incidents to a North Korean group and warned of multi-package malware, slop squatting, and AI-reviewer deception. 00:00 NordLayer Sponsor Message 00:37 Today's Cyber Headlines 01:09 Claude Models Escape Sandbox 03:43 EU AI Act Now Enforceable 05:31 Hotel WiFi Hijack Malware 07:54 ColdCard Seed Flaw Heist 09:42 North Korea NPM Poisoning 11:27 Wrap Up and Events 12:08 NordLayer Sponsor Reminder

    Gem Pursuit
    House of Bolin

    Gem Pursuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 51:55


    Forget Faberge for a moment. In this episode of Gem Pursuit, Matthew Weldon and Fenia Sigkoudi tell the story of Bolin, the Russian jewellery house that supplied the Imperial Court, became famous for tiaras and high jewellery, and survived the revolution through a branch that found new life in Stockholm. The story begins not with the Bolin name, but with Andreas Roempler, a German jeweller in St Petersburg who became known as the "master of diamonds". Through marriage, succession and family ties, Carl Edvard Bolin entered the business, earned imperial recognition, and helped shape a house admired for grand parures, kokoshnik tiaras and gemstones that seemed to float in their settings. Matthew and Fenia look at Bolin's place beside Faberge, the difference between Faberge objects and Bolin jewellery, the importance of the Moscow and Stockholm branches, the loss of so many pieces during the Russian Revolution, and surviving examples such as the Vladimir Tiara and the ruby and diamond parure. It is a story about craftsmanship, continuity, political upheaval and why one of the great jewellery names is still less famous than it deserves to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Bolin's story begins before the Bolin name, with German jeweller Andreas Roempler establishing himself in St Petersburg and becoming known in the episode as the "master of diamonds". - Marriage and succession shaped the house. Roempler's daughters, Gottlieb Ernst Jahn and Carl Edvard Bolin all form part of the early story of how the business changed names and passed through the family. - Imperial titles mattered. Being jeweller to the Imperial Court and an imperial appraiser did not just bring prestige, it signalled that the Tsar trusted the house with extraordinary jewels and valuations. - Bolin's reputation was built around high jewellery: tiaras, parures, exceptional stones and settings that made gemstones appear almost as if they were floating. - The kokoshnik became an important symbol in the episode, moving from traditional Russian headwear into court dress and creating demand for the tiaras Bolin became known for. - The Moscow and Stockholm branches proved crucial. Because part of the family line had expanded beyond St Petersburg, the Bolin name had a path to survive outside Russia. - The Russian Revolution explains why Bolin is less visible today. The episode describes not only confiscated stock, but client records being used to track down jewels already sold. - Surviving pieces such as the Vladimir Tiara and parts of the ruby and diamond parure show both sides of Bolin's legacy: some jewels survived in royal collections, while others were broken up for their stones. - The episode argues that Faberge's greater fame is not proof of greater craftsmanship. Bolin was one of the great jewellery houses of Imperial Russia, but Faberge had the eggs, the mystery and the tragic public story. Resources - W.A. Bolin official history: https://bolin.se/om-oss/historia/ - Sotheby's Bolin biography: https://www.sothebys.com/en/artists/bolin - The Hermitage - The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore - Museum of Moscow - National Museum in Stockholm www.courtville.ie www.gempursuit.com Get social with Courtville, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok This podcast was produced for Courtville by Tape Deck

    The Smith and Rowland Show
    Turkey & The Antichrist - Ep. 953 - July 30, 2026

    The Smith and Rowland Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 28:54


    Turkey's growing regional ambitions, claims over Jerusalem, and ties to Russia raise serious questions about biblical prophecy and the rise of the Antichrist. In Episode 953 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine Turkey's Ottoman revival under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They discuss Turkey's military presence in former Ottoman territories, the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, Erdogan's statements about Jerusalem, and his goal of becoming a leader of the Muslim world. The conversation also connects current events involving Turkey, Russia, Iran, China, Israel, and the Middle East with passages from the Bible concerning the end times. The hosts consider whether Iran is the main focus or part of a larger conflict involving the nations that will move against Israel. Beyond geopolitics, this episode addresses the responsibility of Christians during a time of war and uncertainty. Smith and Rowland emphasize the need to preach the gospel, share faith with others, and keep Jesus Christ at the center of the Church's message. Topics include:  * Turkey's Ottoman ambitions and regional expansion  * Erdogan's claims regarding Jerusalem  * Hagia Sophia and the religious legacy of the Ottoman Empire  * Turkey, Russia, Iran, China, and the Middle East  * Biblical prophecy concerning Israel and the nations  * The Antichrist and the possible role of a Muslim leader  * The power of the gospel in Muslim nations  * Why Christians must remain focused on Jesus Christ Watch the full episode, then share your thoughts in the comments. How should Christians respond when world events appear to align with biblical prophecy? #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #BibleProphecy #Turkey #EndTimes #Antichrist

    more than just a movie
    #436: From Russia with Love (1963)

    more than just a movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 49:09


    The category for August is "Reoccurring Characters in Cinema" and Michelle picks first! From Russia with Love (1963) Directed by Terence Young

    Risky Business News
    Risky Bulletin: Anthropic models also did the hacky-hacky

    Risky Business News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 8:28


    Anthropic models also did the hacky-hacks, Coldcard was hacked for $70 million in Bitcoin, npm adds publish-time malware scanning, and Russia is behind the recent hotel WiFi hacks. Show notes Risky Bulletin: Russia is behind the recent hotel WiFi hacks

    Russian Rulers History Podcast
    Catherine the Great Revisited

    Russian Rulers History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 23:12


    Send us Fan MailToday, we end our series revisiting some of the great leaders in Russian history with Catherine the Great.Support the show

    The Necessary Conversation
    Trump Caught Lying About The Reflecting Pool

    The Necessary Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 61:50


    The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
    Travelers in the Night Eps. 363E & 364E: House Sized Space Rocks & Jupiter

    The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 6:05


    Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From November 2025. Today's 2 topics: - Throughout history small close approaching space rocks have been a part of our environment. Now, thanks to improved telescopes and cameras, asteroid hunters are routinely discovering these small asteroids as they pass closer than the Moon is to us. Since these tiny asteroids are only bright enough to detect for a few days out of their long, many month duration paths about the Sun, astronomers have had difficulty in determining how many of these small space rocks may exist in near Earth space. This effort received more emphasis when a house sized space rock exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013 releasing about 10 times the energy of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.   - Jupiter has been observed throughout human history and is so bright that you can even spot it under the artificial light dome of one of our cities. Even so it is less than 40 years ago that we were first able to view Jupiter in detail as the Voyagers streaked by it. Jupiter contains more than twice the mass of all of the other planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets in our solar system combined. Eons ago, our solar systems very own giant planet, Jupiter, appears to have cleared out the inner solar system leaving enough rocky debris to form Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.    We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

    The Padded Room Podcast
    Dummies Of Horror Episode 313- Horror World Cup Q1

    The Padded Room Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 93:29


    Welcome back to Dummies of Horror with Episode 313. Its time for the Horror World Cup. We start on the road to the world cup with Round 1 of Qualifying Matches. 5 Different Countries bring forth 2 films and we pick which film will go on to be in the World cup. This episode USA, INDONESIA, AUSTRIA, FINLAND & RUSSIA all compete. Which films will make it through? DUMMIES OF HORROR is a weekly show that's released every second Sunday. If you'd like to support our show, please subscribe to our podcast free in iTunes, Apples Podcasts app, Spotify or any other great podcasting apps.  If you want to support us the best way possible and get some bonus content, come join our Patreon page. We are proud members of  the padded room podcast network so also find us there and leave us a review! Thanks for listening to Horror for dummies! https://www.facebook.com/horrorfordummies/?ref=bookmarks https://www.patreon.com/horrorfordummies https://www.instagram.com/horrorfordummiespodcast/?hl=en https://letterboxd.com/Horrordummie/ 

    NucleCast
    Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Jones: From Cold War to NATO: A Nuclear Journey

    NucleCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 40:46


    Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Tom Jones shares firsthand insights from a career spanning the height of the Cold War through modern NATO nuclear operations. Drawing on decades of operational experience, he discusses the realities of nuclear deterrence, the challenges of maintaining credible readiness, and the extraordinary demands placed on aircrews tasked with executing nuclear missions under the most extreme conditions.Lt. Gen. Jones explores the evolution of NATO's nuclear posture, the complexity of nuclear weapon delivery, and the importance of survivability, command and control, and alliance cohesion. He also reflects on how changing political dynamics, public opinion in Europe, and renewed great-power competition have reshaped the deterrence landscape. From Cold War certainties to today's escalating risks, he offers a candid assessment of the future of nuclear deterrence and the joint force capabilities required to sustain it.Lt. Gen. Noel T. “Tom” Jones (USAF Ret.) retired in 2015 as Vice Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, where he helped lead more than 24,000 personnel across Europe and Africa during major events including the Benghazi attack, Russia's annexation of Crimea, and the Ebola crisis. He also led the command's response to sequestration-driven force reductions while maintaining mission readiness.A 1980 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Tom served more than 35 years on active duty, commanding at the squadron, group, and wing levels, including combat leadership during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His assignments included leading the Air Force's largest fighter wing at Luke AFB, serving as Deputy Director of the Central Security Service supporting NSA operations, helping stand up U.S. Cyber Command, directing plans for the U.S. military drawdown in Iraq, and overseeing Air Force modernization requirements at the Pentagon.Since retiring, Tom has advised defense industry organizations through Tom Jones Consulting, served as a Highly Qualified Expert-Senior Mentor for the U.S. Air Force, and remains active in public service in Louisiana.Follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nuclecast3665?si=h1kCO6NqUtL87w6qFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to Kimberly@anwadeter.org

    The Ag View Pitch
    #796 - “Record Corn Demand, Rising Acres & August Weather Risk” - Weekly Market Outlook: Aug 3-7

    The Ag View Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 24:57


    https://19-minutes.supercast.comRecord corn demand is supporting the grain markets, but additional acres, August rainfall, and harvest pressure could quickly change the outlook. Chris Barron is joined by Matt Bennett of agmarket.net to examine the crop, demand, and marketing risks heading into August 3-7.Matt discusses why he questions the USDA's current crop ratings and whether the national corn yield can exceed 183 bushels per acre. They examine the possibility of additional corn acres, exports running well ahead of last year, and why a smaller yield could create a much tighter balance sheet. They also explain why the longer-term corn story remains constructive even if prices face pressure before harvest.The conversation also covers wheat volatility related to Russia and Ukraine, soybean prices following their recent decline, strong domestic crush demand, and how a wetter August could affect soybean yield expectations. Matt closes with guidance for managing old-crop corn, harvest deliveries, basis, and on-farm storage without leaving too many bushels exposed.Topics include:USDA corn yield and acreage uncertaintyRecord domestic and global corn demandCorn exports running ahead of projectionsAugust weather and crop conditionsHarvest price and basis riskOld-crop corn still in storageWheat volatility and opportunities for cornSoybean prices and strong crush demandSouth American weather and El NiñoOn-farm storage and harvest marketing decisionsLearn more from Matt Bennett at agmarket.net.#GrainMarkets #CornPrices #SoybeanPrices

    Simple English News Daily
    Monday 3rd August 2026. Spain Ceuta crossings. DRC Ebola spread. Russia restaurant explosion. Hungary plant shutdown. FIFA reversal...

    Simple English News Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 9:10 Transcription Available


    Join our free weekly newsletter at send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Monday 3rd August 2026.Today: Spain Ceuta crossings. DRC Ebola spread. Russia restaurant explosion. Ukraine attacks. Hungary plant shutdown. FIFA reversal. Nepal curfew. Gaza attacks. Peru Humala free. Plane crash. US eBay guilty. Accidental rocket to moon.With Stephen DevincenziBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    Strange Mysteries with Steve Stockton Episode #20

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 86:31 Transcription Available


    Strange Mysteries with Steve Stockton Episode #20 - What happens when reality doesn't behave the way it's supposed to? From ancient relics that defy our timeline of technology to ghostly lights dancing across the Texas desert, our world is filled with strange anomalies that science still can't fully explain. In Volume #20 of Strange Mysteries, Steve Stockton guides you through 10 true, unexplained tales of the impossible—bizarre phenomena, eerie synchronicities, rogue radio broadcasts, and forgotten historical puzzles that will leave you questioning what we really know about our world. Grab a hot drink, turn down the lights, and let's dive into the unknown. IN THIS EPISODE: The Baghdad Battery: Did ancient civilizations harness electrical power thousands of years ahead of schedule? The Mystery of UVB-76 ("The Buzzer"): What is the true purpose behind Russia's infamous, ghostly shortwave numbers station that has been broadcasting since the Cold War? The Belgian UFO Wave: Re-examining the mass sightings of silent, low-flying black triangles that defied military radar and pursuit. The Jim Twins: A mind-bending case of synchronicity between two identical twins separated at birth who lived eerily identical lives. The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic of 1962: The baffling mass psychogenic illness that caused uncontrollable mirth and distress across thousands of people. The Toynbee Tiles Mystery: Who embedded cryptic, apocalyptic messages into the asphalt of city streets across the Americas—and why? The Marfa Lights of Texas: Exploring the nocturnal glowing orbs of West Texas that have mystified onlookers, travelers, and scientists for over a century. ...plus three more strange, forgotten anomalies from the archives! JOIN THE DISCUSSION Which of these 10 mysteries do you think has the most logical explanation—and which one truly defies understanding? Drop your theories in the comments!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Horror for Dummies Podcast
    Dummies Of Horror Episode 313- Horror World Cup Q1

    Horror for Dummies Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 93:29


    Welcome back to Dummies of Horror with Episode 313. Its time for the Horror World Cup. We start on the road to the world cup with Round 1 of Qualifying Matches. 5 Different Countries bring forth 2 films and we pick which film will go on to be in the World cup. This episode USA, INDONESIA, AUSTRIA, FINLAND & RUSSIA all compete. Which films will make it through? DUMMIES OF HORROR is a weekly show that's released every second Sunday. If you'd like to support our show, please subscribe to our podcast free in iTunes, Apples Podcasts app, Spotify or any other great podcasting apps.  If you want to support us the best way possible and get some bonus content, come join our Patreon page. We are proud members of  the padded room podcast network so also find us there and leave us a review! Thanks for listening to Horror for dummies! https://www.facebook.com/horrorfordummies/?ref=bookmarks https://www.patreon.com/horrorfordummies https://www.instagram.com/horrorfordummiespodcast/?hl=en https://letterboxd.com/Horrordummie/ 

    La French Connection
    Épisode 0x296 Again - La Russie pirate l'eau du Québec, les bornes Flo et l'imputabilité

    La French Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 56:25


    Synopsis Épisode d'été chargé, avec Patrick, Francis, Steve et Richer. On ouvre fort : un système de gestion de l'eau d'une ville québécoise a été piraté par un groupe russophone, une information confirmée dans le rapport annuel du Centre de la sécurité des télécommunications. Quelle ville? On ne le sait toujours pas. Et pendant ce temps, les municipalités n'ont ni le budget ni le monde pour se défendre. On parle aussi du CST qui a mené des cyberopérations offensives ayant dérangé des réseaux criminels, de l'Environmental Protection Agency américaine qui a créé une section dédiée à la cybersécurité de l'approvisionnement en eau — pendant qu'Ottawa et Québec regardent ailleurs — et du site web d'une usine de traitement d'eau retiré en panique après notre dernier épisode. Ensuite, gros morceau : les bornes de recharge Flo du Circuit électrique, leur interface web exposée, leurs cartes d'accès, et ce qui arrive quand un chercheur qui divulgue devient l'ennemi à abattre plutôt qu'un allié. On finit avec l'avis conjoint sur le durcissement des routeurs exposés à Internet, la cyber-hygiène IoT à la maison, un négociateur de rançongiciels qui travaillait en fait pour les attaquants, et une discussion franche sur le burn-out en cybersécurité. On dit « 0x296 » à l'audio, mais il s'agit bien de l'épisode 0x297. On a perdu le compte

    Mark Levin Podcast
    The Best Of Mark Levin - 8/1/26

    Mark Levin Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 67:33


    This week on the Mark Levin Show, modern Western societies, enlightened and democratic, are experiencing "soft negative power." Gradually, our democratic institutions are being subverted by infiltration of unelected institutions like bureaucracies, independent agencies, and the judiciary. Soft negative power leads to authoritarian democracy. One branch of government absorbs and overtakes the others. Legislatures pass tyrannical laws. Soft negative power is so effective that one of the worst tyrannies of all -- Marxism -- is now deeply ingrained in the Western psyche. If you take money from one successful person and give it to five others who haven't earned it, who do you think those five people will vote for? This is why America is a republic, not a democracy. This is why the Founding Fathers put in safeguards such as a Senate, Electoral College and a Supreme Court - things Democratic Socialists despise. Sen. Lindsey Graham would have been amused yet pleased by the packed tributes from those who once labeled him a warmonger. He was a peace monger who stood firmly with America's allies. He knew Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan are forces for good against Iran, Russia, and Communist China. Graham was straightforward, his word was his bond. You may not have agreed with everything he said, but he was a man of principle. He will be missed. Later, the Iranian regime needs to be eliminated. The Iranian people want liberation and are being slaughtered for speaking out - the focus should be arming them, rooting out the IRGC, and applying aggressive military leadership rather than endless bombing or infrastructure destruction alone. Meanwhile, Zelensky and the Ukrainians are winning the war against Putin and Russia. Spain has seen a massive influx of over 80,000 illegal immigrants from Morocco and Northern Africa, with humanity as far as the eye can see breaking into the country while its socialist, radical leftist, anti-American and anti-Israel president does nothing. This mirrors the rapid destruction possible in a single government cycle, as occurred under Biden in America. Communists in the Democrat Party, Democratic Socialists of America and their allies oppose immigration enforcement and attack ICE precisely because they seek such open-border circumstances as a regular occurrence to replace the current citizenry with people from the Third World. This is revolution by immigration that will destroy the country; there is no discussion of assimilation or the true purpose of immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gaslit Nation
    Beware the Congressional Staffers in the Shadows

    Gaslit Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 32:42


    Wear your Sunday best and hang out at the U.S. Capitol building for your chance to chat with a member of Congress. It's a realistic way to meet the people who owe their jobs to our tax dollars, as Andrea explains–based on her own experience–in this week's bonus show. But beware of the sociopathically ambitious, dead-inside Congressional staffers enabling Mitch McConnell, and, before him, Dianne Feinstein, to cling to power long after it was time to step down.  The rest of this week's bonus show, available in full to our Patreon, Substack, and YouTube members who power Gaslit Nation, is the recording of Monday's salon. The discussion includes Andrea meeting up with Tori Amos after her show on her tour for her new powerful album In Times of Dragons, with songs like "Shush" about MeToo thanking Courtney Love for being early warning the world about Harvey Weinstein; why the DNC may be running out of money and going into debt–even though blue wave elections have ripped through the country since Trump returned to power. And we also discuss how to tell fact from fiction in the disinformation war driven by Russia in its war on Ukraine and all democracies.  We look forward to bringing you important discussions in the coming weeks, including Casey Michel, a kleptocracy expert sanctioned by Russia and author of the new book the United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy and Maya Wiley, President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the largest civil rights coalition in America, on how we expand the power of the vote–before it's too late.  Thank you to everyone who supports Gaslit Nation–we could not make this show without you. To join our community of listeners, get bonus shows, invites to exclusive events like our Monday salons, and more, sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack.com–discounted annual memberships are available and you can give the gift of membership. See you at Monday's salon over zoom at 4pm ET.  Show Notes: Want a plan to build a dream project from scratch in a world of chaos? Get Andrea's new book A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807202/a-reasonable-guide-for-unreasonable-women-by-andrea-chalupa/ Watch this clip of Mr. Jones featuring two journalists in Stalin's Moscow debating–what is truth? https://www.instagram.com/p/DbdQlUrSvZ-/

    The Jesse Kelly Show
    Hour 3: Finishing the Job

    The Jesse Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 36:00 Transcription Available


    Why dont we normalize relations with Russia? Are our politicians allowed to retire? Why hasn't trump bombed the power plants yet? Should Jesse make a book on all the COVID stories?Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1185: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-31-2026 1790 SOUTH HOLLAND Jeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and insect populations.

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 8:51


    SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-31-20261790 SOUTH HOLLANDJeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and insect populations. Residents remain displaced due to overpowering toxic aftereffects. Simultaneously, a massive heat dome and hurricane-driven surf are hitting the Southwest. L.A. County lifeguards performed nearly 1,200 rescues last Saturday, facing dangerous conditions and substance abuse issues on crowded beaches escaping the intense heat. (1)Jeff Bliss notes Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for a 2028 presidential run, but past controversies are resurfacing. A Vanity Fair article by Ruby Rippey-Tourk, his former mistress and the wife of his then-campaign manager, accuses Newsom of being "careless" and "cruel" during their 2007 affair. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is also being criticized for shaming Rippey-Tourk, leading to questions about the Newsoms' commitment to women's advocacy. (2)Richard Epstein examines New York City's proposed "pied-à-terre tax," which targets non-primary residences but threatens middle-class and working homeowners. Epstein argues the tax is unfairly structured, hitting condominiums at five times the rate of houses. The complex valuation process creates a "vicious circle" that could plummet property values. Consequently, wealthy residents are already fleeing, resulting in a $12 billion annual revenue loss for the city. (3)Richard Epstein turns to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, under fire for signing a document that allegedly exempts the President from IRS scrutiny regarding past and future taxes. Epstein characterizes this as a "scandalous" misuse of public trust and a misapplication of the law. He argues that if the President used his office for private financial benefit, it constitutes an impeachable offense, while Blanche should face potential disbarment. (4)Jim McTague takes a road trip through Owensboro, Kentucky, revealing a "K-shaped" economy where retail business is "dead" for blue-collar residents relying on federal aid. Conversely, Jeffersonville, Ohio, is experiencing a "gold rush" as Amazon and Honda build massive data and battery centers. However, some local residents feel overwhelmed by progress, lacking the imagination or education to capitalize on these high-tech industrial shifts and training opportunities. (5)Jim McTague reports that in Lancaster County, Republican representatives are introducing legislation that adds red tape and taxes to data centers, contradicting traditional pro-growth principles. While the Democratic-led Lancaster Cityhas embraced a lucrative data center deal, blue-collar "Trump country" boroughs remain fearful of the future. Despite these tensions, the local economy remains "steady" due to a diversified base including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and senior citizen spending. (6)Peter Huessy explains the foundation of U.S. nuclear strategy is the triad, ensuring launch capabilities from land, sea, and air. Developed after the 1957 Sputnik launch, this framework replaced "massive retaliation" with "flexible response." Huessy explains that this survivable deterrent prevents adversaries from achieving a total victory with a single strike. Despite calls for unilateral disarmament, the triad remains essential for holding at risk what adversaries value most. (7)Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsenals "gangbusters." Meanwhile, U.S. systems haven't been updated in 40 years, leaving the deterrent "fragile." Allied nations in Asia, specifically South Korea and Japan, are increasingly questioning the U.S. nuclear umbrella and considering their own deterrents as regional tensions and Chinese missile capabilities grow. (8)Henry Sokolski reports a proposed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia is causing alarm due to potential uranium enrichment capabilities. Sokolski warns that nuclear fuel-making brings a nation dangerously close to developing a bomb. Saudi Arabia's refusal to accept advanced "protocol one" inspections is a major "red flag." Furthermore, the deal risks overturning 50 years of global non-proliferation policy, potentially encouraging other nations like Iran to demand equal treatment. (9)Henry Sokolski notes Senator John Kennedy has emerged as a dogged opponent of granting Saudi Arabia enrichment authority, labeling it a "bad idea." The agreement will automatically go into force within 90 legislative days unless Congress passes a veto-proof resolution against it. Kennedy's vocal stance may rally other senators to stop the package, potentially forcing the White House to renegotiate the deal to prevent spreading dangerous nuclear capabilities. (10)Gene Marks reports accountants in California are grappling with AI integration, viewing it as a productivity tool rather than a replacement for human consultation. Meanwhile, the broader economy remains resilient; manufacturing has expanded for five consecutive months despite high gas prices and elevated interest rates. Marks highlights that businesses are "rolling with inflation" and increasing orders for durable goods, indicating high underlying confidence despite stock market volatility. (11)Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)Veronique de Rugy warns new administration rules replace flexible status for foreign students with fixed four-year periods, targeting the "best educated people on Earth." De Rugy warns this policy dissuades future scientists and innovators from choosing the U.S. Restricting these STEM graduates could cost the economy between $200 billion and $400 billion in lost GDP over the next decade, while potentially causing severe long-term labor shortages. (13)Lorenzo Fiori reports a historic heatwave has pushed the Po River to record lows, devastating Italy's agricultural heartland and water supplies for power stations. The ecological crisis includes an invasion of blue crabs, which are destroying clam populations and disrupting local cuisine. Meteorologists struggle to forecast as traditional weather models fail in the face of climate change. Tourists are encouraged to seek the cooler, historical beauty of Noto, Sicily. (14)Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's Starship successfully floated for a week after splashdown, providing invaluable data for rapid reusability. The company further cemented its market dominance with a $1.6 billion Space Force contract, while competitors remain grounded. Additionally, startups are emerging to solve technical hurdles for orbital data centers, such as advanced heat radiation. These advancements indicate that the future of massive data processing may eventually move into permanent space orbit. (15)Bob Zimmerman notes China continues the dangerous practice of dropping uncontrolled rocket debris on its citizens, forcing them to hide in tunnels. In the commercial sector, the startup Catalyst attempted a high-speed satellite rescue mission, demonstrating rapid launch capabilities despite technical failures. Meanwhile, astronomers have identified a rare midsize black hole, a discovery that will likely be expanded upon as the new Rubin telescope begins its sky surveys. (16)Corrections applied, pending your confirmation: Ruby Rippey-Tourk (transcribed as "Ruby Rippy," segment 2), Todd Blanche (transcribed as "Mr. Blanch," segment 4), Rubin telescope (transcribed as "Reuben," segment 16 — the Vera C. Rubin Observatory), and "burrows" → "boroughs" in segment 6. One to flag: this batch has Lorenzo Fiori (segment 14), but an earlier batch had him as "Lorenzo Fiato" — let me know which spelling is correct and I'll log it for good.

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1181: Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsenals "gangbusters." Meanwhile, U.S. systems haven't been updated in 40 years, leaving the deterrent "

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 9:04


    Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsenals "gangbusters." Meanwhile, U.S. systems haven't been updated in 40 years, leaving the deterrent "fragile." Allied nations in Asia, specifically South Korea and Japan, are increasingly questioning the U.S. nuclear umbrella and considering their own deterrents as regional tensions and Chinese missile capabilities grow. (8)1951 LAS VEGAS

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1182: Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 5:25


    Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)1829 FIVE POINTS NEW YORK

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1182: Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 8:28


    Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI revolution. Just as railroads enabled 20th-century American power, data centers are the means for moving information. Ceding this development would allow rivals like China or Russia to dominate the future economy. (12)1859 FIVR POINTS

    The Documentary Podcast
    A Chinese dissident's journey

    The Documentary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 26:37


    When Chinese policeman Dong Guangping wrote an article commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 1989 military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing, it kicked off a chain of events that led to him serving jail time and losing his job. But it also sparked the beginning of a deep desire to live more freely. So Dong began planning how he might escape China. Just a few weeks ago, back in late May, he finally achieved his dream, having taken the huge risk of crossing China's Yellow Sea in a dinghy to reach South Korean waters. Phoebe Kong, based in the BBC's Hong Kong bureau, explained how rare Dong's achievement really is. Yemen has faced decades of economic hardship and war, but the khat industry is thriving. Khat is a plant, and when chewed it acts as a stimulant. It is estimated to consume one-third of Yemen's groundwater and occupy much of the country's agricultural land. Dalia Haidar of BBC Arabic has been looking into Yemen's relationship to khat and the problem it can cause.The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
    7/24/26 Patrick Pillow on the State of USAID and the Rest of Washington's Regime Change Apparatus

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 42:57


    Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about several articles he's written about recent and ongoing color revolutions emanating from the various agencies and NGOs that Washington uses to overthrow governments it doesn't like. Discussed on the show: “The Making of Albania's Flamingo Revolution” (Libertarian Institute) “Musk v. USAID: The Complicated Legacy of America's Aid Agency” (Libertarian Institute) “Anatomy of a Regime Change: Top Stories of the "Color Revolutions" 2000-2009” (Libertarian Overwatch) Patrick Pillow is an independent researcher and writer focused on protest movements, foreign policy, and regime-change case studies. He also writes at Libertarian Overwatch on Substack.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews
    7/24/26 Matt Williams on the Wars in Ukraine and Iran

    Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 67:35


    Matt Williams returns to the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine and with Trump's war with Iran. Discussed on the show: Williams' YouTube Channel Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021 and was awarded a Queen's Order of Australia Medal. Since 2022 he has worked as an independent war correspondent and analyst. Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Free Man Beyond the Wall
    The Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson Episodes (Updated) - Complete

    Free Man Beyond the Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 583:55


    9 Hours and 44 MinutesPG-13These are the episodes featuring Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson minus the 200 Years Together readings (so far). Uprisings and Pogroms in Historic Ukraine A Century of Zionist Violence Vladimir Putin and His EnemiesThe Myth And Lies of the Russian 'Pogroms' The 'Red Terror' in Russia (1918-1922)Ukraine, Israel and Endless DestructionThe History of Khmelnytsky and his CossacksKarl Marx's Zur Judenfrage w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael JohnsonWho Is Claudia Sheinbaum?Borhy Splacheni Krovyu: The Foundations and Causes of the Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022-2025Dr Johnson's CashApp - $Raphael71Dr Johnson's PatreonRusJournal.orgTHE ORTHODOX NATIONALISTDr. Johnson's Radio Albion PageDr. Johnson's Books on AmazonPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

    Faith, Family & Freedom with Curtis Bowers
    Why Do The Globalists Want World War 3?

    Faith, Family & Freedom with Curtis Bowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 35:43


    Curtis believes the current instability worldwide is being deliberately fomented by elites who have a clear plan for total control. War accomplishes many of their evil objectives, and even a century ago, they realized it would take three world wars to reach the finish line. As America's arsenal is depleted in Iran and Ukraine, is the stage being set to weaken America against a combined attack from China and Russia? 

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    Why America’s security depends on confronting ideological extremism

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


    Last Hope of a Dying Republic with Rev. William Cook – A focus on current political figures, conservative movements, socialism, communism, Russia, China, Israel, and alleged foreign influence in U.S. politics. Loudon offers critical opinions of several public figures and organizations while expressing support for others based on their foreign policy positions...

    Deep Dives with Monica Perez
    Saturday Story Time: The Way of a Pilgrim, Second Narrative (Part 2)

    Deep Dives with Monica Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 48:10


    Join me for part 2 of the Second Narrative of 'The Way of a Pilgrim' . First published in nineteenth-century Russia, ‘The Way of a Pilgrim' is an anonymous text that follows a wandering pilgrim whose life is transformed by a single verse from St. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians: “Pray without ceasing.”Determined to discover what this command truly means, he sets out across the Russian countryside in search of someone who can teach him the mystery of unceasing prayer. Exclusive Content and Ways to Support: Support me on Substack for ad-free content, bonus material, personal chatting and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER on Apple Podcasts for AD FREE episodes and exclusive content! True Hemp Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truehempscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PROMO CODE: MONICA Find, Follow, Subscribe & Rate on your favorite podcasting platform AND for video and social & more... Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monicaperezshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MonicaPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @monicaperezshow Instagram: @monicaperezshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Business for Good Podcast
    Did America Forget How to Build Nuclear Energy?

    Business for Good Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 37:47


    Nuclear energy was supposed to transform the world. Then came Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, and Fukushima, and public trust collapsed. But for 25 years, engineers across a dozen countries have been quietly designing a new generation of reactors built to fail safely without relying on human intervention or mechanical backup systems. And the target date they set back in 2000 is almost here.   In this episode of Business For Good, Paul Shapiro speaks with Edward Friedman, a nuclear historian and advocate who has been writing and speaking publicly about nuclear energy since 1961. Edward walks through the misunderstandings that still shape public perception of nuclear accidents, explains why Generation IV reactor designs represent a fundamental shift in safety architecture, and lays out why the United States risks falling behind China and Russia in building the energy infrastructure the climate crisis demands.   Things You Will Learn: Why Generation 4 nuclear reactors are designed to shut down on their own using the laws of physics, without relying on human operators or mechanical safety systems. How the Godzilla franchise shaped decades of public fear about radiation far beyond what the science supports. Why China has connected 55 new nuclear reactors to its grid since 2000 while the United States has connected only three. How Bill Gates' TerraPower plans to replace coal plants with sodium-cooled nuclear reactors of identical size and power output. Why training programs for nuclear technicians and support staff may be one of the biggest bottlenecks in scaling nuclear energy.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: Generation IV International Forum: A multinational collaboration launched in 2000 to develop four categories of advanced nuclear reactor designs that are fail-safe, economical, and do not use water-based cooling systems. Fail-Safe Reactor Design: An engineering approach in which reactors shut themselves down through the laws of physics when overheated, using mechanisms like fluid expansion or melt plugs rather than human intervention or active mechanical systems. Coal-to-Nuclear Replacement Model: Bill Gates' strategy of building nuclear reactors sized to match existing coal plants, enabling direct replacement of fossil fuel infrastructure without redesigning the surrounding grid.   #BusinessForGood #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProtein #SustainableBusiness

    The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
    7/24/26 Matt Williams on the Wars in Ukraine and Iran

    The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 67:21


     Download Audio. Matt Williams returns to the show to discuss where things stand in Ukraine and with Trump's war with Iran. Discussed on the show: Williams' YouTube Channel Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021 and was awarded a Queen's Order of Australia Medal. Since 2022 he has worked as an independent war correspondent and analyst. Subscribe to his YouTube Channel.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show!

    The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
    7/24/26 Patrick Pillow on the State of USAID and the Rest of Washington's Regime Change Apparatus

    The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 42:42


     Download Audio. Scott interviews Patrick Pillow about several articles he's written about recent and ongoing color revolutions emanating from the various agencies and NGOs that Washington uses to overthrow governments it doesn't like. Discussed on the show: “The Making of Albania's Flamingo Revolution” (Libertarian Institute) “Musk v. USAID: The Complicated Legacy of America's Aid Agency” (Libertarian Institute) “Anatomy of a Regime Change: Top Stories of the “Color Revolutions” 2000-2009” (Libertarian Overwatch) Patrick Pillow is an independent researcher and writer focused on protest movements, foreign policy, and regime-change case studies. He also writes at Libertarian Overwatch on Substack.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show!

    Saint of the Day
    St Nicholas, enlightener of Japan (1912)

    Saint of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026


    Born in Russia in 1836, he became one of the great Orthodox missionaries of modern times. As a boy, he resolved to become a missionary in the far East. With the counsel and blessing of Bishop Innocent of Siberia and Alaska, he went to Japan in 1861 and joined a small Russian mission there. Though the mission's official purpose was to minister to the Russian consular community, the consul-general who invited Hieromonk Nikolai hoped to bring the light of the Orthodox Faith to the Japanese people as well. Realizing that he could only hope to convert the Japanese people if they understood one another well, Fr Nikolai immersed himself in the study of Japanese thought, culture and language. Over the course of his life he translated most of the Bible and most of the Orthodox services into Japanese, and became a fluent speaker of the language. He encountered much resistance: Preaching of Christian doctrine was officially banned in Japan, and a Samurai once approached him with the words "Foreigners must die!" It was this same Samurai who later became his first Japanese priest. In 1880 he was elevated to Bishop of Japan. During the Russo-Japanese war he remained in Japan and labored successfully to overcome nationalist strife that might have harmed or destroyed the Church in Japan. He encouraged all his Japanese faithful to pray for the Japanese armed forces, though he explained that as a Russian he could not do so, and excluded himself from all public services for the duration of the war. He sent Russian-speaking Japanese priests to the prison camps to minister to Russian prisoners of war. At the time of his repose in 1912, after forty-eight years in Japan, St Nikolai left a Cathedral, eight churches, more than 400 chapels and meeting houses, 34 priests, 8 deacons, 115 lay catechists, and 34,110 Orthodox faithful. The Church of Japan is now an autonomous Orthodox Church under the mantle of the Moscow Patriarchate.

    Politicology
    An Oligarch's Warning—The Weekly

    Politicology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 67:42


    Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) joins host Ron Steslow to examine how Ukraine's widening reach is bringing the war home to Russia and what a defeated Russia could become.  They begin with the war's new geography: strikes that have idled a quarter of Russia's refining capacity, and drones now reaching the Caspian corridor between Russia and Iran.  Next, they trace Ukraine's rise from scrappy insurgent to serious power, erasing Russian sanctuary and moving to the center of Europe's security future. Then they examine The Economist's profile of oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, who warns against breaking Russian sovereignty and sketches four dangerous futures for a defeated Russia.   Finally, they confront what holding Russia responsible would truly require.  In Politicology+, they take stock of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death and what his absence means for the Republican Party's fading support for Ukraine. POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Check out Great Power: https://www.greatpower.us/ Read The Economist's coverage of Andrey Melnichenko: https://bit.ly/4x5YvDk SPONSORS & PROMO CODES: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com Ron Steslow on X: https://x.com/RonSteslow Molly McKew on X: https://x.com/MollyMcKew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike Drop
    80% of Russian Drones Never Reach Ukraine—Here's the Robot War | Ep. 302 | Pt. 3

    Mike Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 70:01


    In the final part, Mike LeBlanc explains why Ukraine has become a real-time preview of future warfare, where robots and drones now do most of the fighting and over 80% of incoming Russian drones are stopped before impact. He breaks down the political reasons Russia hasn't crushed Ukraine, the underexplored frontier of subsurface warfare exposed by Iran, and why he believes autonomy—not new weapons types—is the true turning point in combat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The MeidasTouch Podcast
    MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 7/31/26

    The MeidasTouch Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 70:19


    Trump's war in Iran escalates as the fallout reverberates across the Middle East and around the world, while the war between Russia and Ukraine intensifies as well. Back home, a brutal new economic report shows U.S. GDP growth slowing dramatically, as the Trump regime faces mounting crises on nearly every front. Meanwhile, we break down a major development in MeidasTouch host Katie Phang's Epstein files case, growing chaos surrounding Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, and the GOP's increasingly desperate effort to drag the country back into the culture wars of 2020 to distract from the disasters unfolding in 2026. Ben and Brett break it all down on the MeidasTouch Podcast. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Deals from our sponsors!  Tushy: Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code MEIDAS10 at https://hellotushy.com/MEIDAS10 JiYu: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code MEIDAS at https://Jiyuskin.com #JiYu #ad Indacloud: If you're 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order @IndaCloud with code MEIDAS at https://inda.shop/MEIDAS! #indacloudpod Superpower: Head to https://Superpower.com and use code ‘meidas' at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Lawfare Podcast
    Rational Security: The “Hugging Ukraine” Edition

    The Lawfare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 79:26


    This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Tyler McBrien, Anastasiia Lapatina, and Kevin Frazier to talk through a couple of the week's big national security news stories, including:“Kyiv Peace a Chance.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the Oval Office on Tuesday for closed-door talks with President Trump, roughly 17 months after their first Oval Office meeting collapsed into a televised shouting match. But this meeting went rather differently. Zelensky said the two discussed licensing Ukrainian production of Patriot interceptors, and pressed the case for reinvigorating diplomacy—and hours later, after both men attended the funeral of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the Senate voted 86-12 to advance a Russia and Iran sanctions bill now bearing Graham's name. Behind the scenes, Washington and Kyiv have been quietly assembling a new package of proposals for Moscow built around a partial ceasefire. Is there anything real behind this renewed diplomatic push? And what, if anything, has changed that might make the Kremlin say yes?“Thinking Outside the Box.” Last week, Open AI and the AI hosting platform Hugging Face confirmed that, while being run through an offensive cyber benchmark with their safety refusals switched off, GPT-5.6 Sol and a more capable unreleased OpenAI model escaped their supposedly isolated sandbox through a zero-day in a package installer, reached the open internet, and hacked Hugging Face's production database to steal the answer key to a test they were taking. It is the first publicly confirmed case of an AI system executing a sophisticated, multi-stage cyberattack against a third party on its own initiative. What does the incident tell us about how well anyone can control frontier models? And who should be on the hook when a model goes rogue?We were going to cover a third topic but simply ran out of time! In object lessons, Tyler is revisiting a renewed classic with the 4k restoration of the 1986 documentary, “Sherman's March: A Meditation on the Possibility of Romantic Love in the South During an Era of Nuclear Weapons Proliferation.” Nastya returns to George Orwell's “Homage to Catalonia,” as a reminder that both physical and information warfare are not unique to our time. Ben enlists an old friend—Claude—to investigate one of American law's enduring mysteries: how many federal crimes actually exist. Kevin is celebrating student-led conversations on how AI should be governed. And Scott revisits Max Weber on the nature of science while also celebrating emojis other than the hugging face.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1A
    The News Roundup For July 31, 2026

    1A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 87:22


    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington this week for his first visit to the White House since the war in Iran began.Former CDC head Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights as he sat in before Congress during a hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul concerning the doctor's COVID diaries.And Temporary Protected Status lapsed for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. this week.We cover the most important stories from around the nation in the domestic hour of the News Roundup.And, in global news, reports suggest that Russia is assisting Iran target U.S. troops as the war between the United States and Iran rages. There are few if any signs of diplomacy from either Washington or Tehran.Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump.And in what could be a new normal, wildfires are raging across Spain and France.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

    The Jesse Kelly Show
    Hour 3: The Next Global War

    The Jesse Kelly Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 36:34 Transcription Available


    Brandon Weichert's dark prediction on what happens in Iran. Russia and China are helping Iran. Compassionate border security. Is our intel community compromised? Being a bad gift giver. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.