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The G7 summit in France is being shaped by two major geopolitical challenges: a new US-Iran agreement aimed at easing Middle East tensions and ongoing efforts to secure peace in Ukraine. Foreign policy expert Dr Oscar Van Heerden unpacks the significance of the proposed Iran deal, the strategic importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the diplomatic pressure being applied to find a path forward in the Russia-Ukraine war. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday, June 15th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus “Peace Korea” is praying for Korean church to reunify North & South From June 5-25, 48 churches and Christian groups across South Korea are joining together to pray for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reunify North Korea and South Korea, and for imprisoned missionaries in North Korea to be released, reports International Christian Concern. Peace Korea has held 21-day prayer meetings since 2007, following Daniel's example in Daniel 10 when he dedicated three weeks to pray for his people. The organizer told Christian Daily Korea, “I hope … that the Korean Peninsula will become one in the Gospel.” The theme of the 20th Peace Prayer Assembly is drawn from Isaiah 43:19. In that prophetic book, God declared, “Behold, I am doing a new thing.” Peace Korea published the “Peace Prayer Book” which includes messages from pastors, stories about Christian martyrs, and prayers that meditate on the new works God is doing. Tulsi Gabbard: “There are 120 US -funded bio labs in 30 countries” Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified information on Friday revealing that U.S. taxpayers have funded 120  biological labs in 30 foreign countries, reports The New York Post. Listen. GABBARD: “After months of searching through intelligence community holdings and files, today I'm releasing new evidence of longstanding U.S. government funding of more than 120 bio labs in over 30 countries. “Now, these bio labs include labs in places like Ukraine, which could be at risk of compromise due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. In fact, the intelligence community had previously warned that a US-funded bio lab in Ukraine likely housed dangerous pathogens and remained vulnerable to longstanding threats of Russian attack, seizure, or damage. “Now, until now, evidence regarding the full existence and funding of these laboratories had been knowingly withheld from you, the American people. Many of these U.S. government-funded bio labs are currently or have previously engaged in research using hazardous and highly contagious pathogens, and, in some cases, included dangerous gain-of-function research with very little visibility or oversight.” The Director of National Intelligence also explained what President Trump has done to mitigate the danger and how Biden administration officials, like Dr. Anthony Fauci, “lied” about their existence. GABBARD: “Now, President Trump clearly understands the serious threat dangerous gain-of-function research poses to the American people. And this is why he took decisive action over a year ago. On May 25. 2025, he signed an executive order to end federal funding of gain-of-function research around the world. “Now, despite the obvious potential for catastrophic global impact that research on dangerous pathogens and bio labs can have, politicians and so-called health professionals, like Dr. [Anthony] Fauci, as well as entities within the Biden administration's national security team, lied repeatedly to the American people about the existence of US-funded and supported bio labs. Very powerful people falsely claimed that these bio labs didn't exist.” Gabbard has sought transparency as part of an effort to eliminate possibly dangerous experiments with pathogens that have the potential to explode into pandemics. Tulsi Gabbard's last day is June 30th as she will be caring for her sick husband of 11 years, Abraham Williams, who has been stricken with a rare bone cancer affecting the base of his spine. United States now world's largest oil exporter The United States has officially become the world's largest oil exporter, an historic milestone that underscores America's growing energy dominance, reports Big League Politics. The U.S. exported 10.5 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products per day in May, surpassing both Russia and Saudi Arabia for the third consecutive month. By contrast, Russia exported roughly 7 million barrels per day, while Saudi Arabia shipped about 6 million barrels daily. Spencer Pratt ready to drop bombshell in L.A. Mayoral race Former Republican Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt posted a video last Friday acknowledging his campaign is now over, but promised to release compromising recordings or perhaps video footage that will cause Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and/or Councilwoman Nithya Raman to “resign in shame,” reports The Western Journal. Bass, a Democrat, and Raman, a Democratic socialist, were the top two finishers in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. So, those two will advance to November's general election. Raman mysteriously overcame nearly a double-digit election night deficit to Pratt to be declared the second place winner earlier last week after mail-in ballots broke strongly in her favor, over both Bass and Pratt. As The Worldview previously reported last Friday, U.S. General Bill Essayli is looking into possible voter fraud, related to the disproportionate registrations of the homeless that far exceeds the actual homeless population. On June 12th, Pratt posted a fiery video on social media teasing his plans for "Phase III" of his effort to clean up the city, reports Fox News. PRATT: “I didn't get in this for political power. I got in this to expose this corrupt machine. And nothing has changed. Angelinos are now stuck with two morons responsible for all their problems. And they have to choose between dumb and dumber.” Pratt laid out the problems of Los Angeles. PRATT: “Now, every problem that plagues Los Angeles, because of these two corrupt communists, is going to accelerate, and the city will tumble headlong into the abyss. “You have no idea how many major developers, hoteliers, business owners, entrepreneurs have been texting me, saying they're packing up and leaving town. More of your favorite restaurants will be shuttering. That means less tax revenue. “That means the city has to cut services: more potholes, less firefighters, less police patrols, more criminals, more drug addicts terrorizing your communities. You have no idea how bad things are about to get for this city. “Look at this place already: weeds growing from every crack and crevice, graffiti over every square inch of public space, garbage, drugs, feces, burned-up dogs, burned-out towns, abandoned storefronts. This city is a mess, and you're about to reward the arsonist who torched the place with four more years of destruction.” And Spencer Pratt teased information he has that could force one or both  candidates to resign. PRATT: “We have some recordings of one of your exalted candidates doing and saying something that would make her resign in shame. I was saving it for the general election. Go ahead and pick your demon. Certify your choice, and then you get to see it. So, Karen, Nithya, ask yourself, ‘Is it possible that one of your employees may have a recording of you doing or saying something that would force you to resign in disgrace?'” King John of England signed Magna Carta in 1215 And finally, 811 years ago, on June 15, 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, which began, “The Church of England shall be free.” It was first drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Stephen Langton, to make peace between the unpopular king and a group of rebel barons who demanded that the King confirm the Charter of Liberties. The Magna Carta promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift and impartial justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. Proverbs 17:26 says, “To punish the just is not good.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, June 15th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This episode is a wild ride, folks, as the speaker takes a break from discussing the latest traffic report to dive into a fascinating and disturbing story about Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky. But before we get to that, the conversation starts with a humorous exchange about the host's car, where a mysterious infestation of plastic cockroaches has the host scratching his head and pointing fingers at his co-host.The episode takes a serious turn as the speaker discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting some shocking facts about the country's military capabilities and the war's impact on both Ukraine and Russia. You'll hear about the staggering number of drones Ukraine has produced, the creative ways they're using them to attack Russian targets, and the devastating consequences for the Russian people.The conversation also touches on the corruption within Ukraine's government, including a looting operation that's been uncovered by the country's anti-corruption bureau. The speaker shares some jaw-dropping details about the lavish lifestyles of those involved, including luxury mansions and a shared spa. You'll also hear about the war's impact on the Ukrainian people, who are more afraid of their own leaders than the enemy.If you're as curious as we are about the complexities of this conflict, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to hear the speaker's thoughts on the war, corruption, and the human cost of this ongoing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live June 9, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 101)Iran; USS Liberty; Nowak Reexamined; AI Populism; Unskilled; G. Wood; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowTrump Escalates Against Iran, USS Liberty Myths Return, AI Populism Rises, and the UK's Policing Crisis DeepensThe Middle East is moving toward a dangerous new reality. The United States is striking Iranian targets, Israel is weighing its options, and the possibility of regime change is back on the table. But is America prepared to see this through?In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron dives into the rapidly evolving Iran conflict, Trump's response, the future of autonomous warfare, and the growing role of companies like Palantir in modern military operations. He also tackles the resurgence of USS Liberty conspiracy theories, the shocking Henry Nowak murder case in the UK, anti-AI populism, skilled trades versus higher education, and answers audience questions on subsidies, investing, economics, immigration, China, and more.As governments grow larger, technology becomes more powerful, and geopolitical tensions intensify, what principles should guide us?Watch now and join the conversation.  Watch the full episode: https://youtube.com/live/yjtNH2lCU7AMain Topics00:00 Introduction and opening remarks00:47 Iran conflict: Trump's response and US military actions04:43 US-Iran escalation and prospects for regime change07:01 US pilot rescue and Serranoic Technologies08:07 Serranoic Technologies partnership with Palantir10:14 The future of autonomous naval warfare11:35 Ongoing strikes and battlefield developments14:24 Iran deal speculation and shifting Middle East alliances17:24 Saudi-Turkey railway, nuclear concerns, and regional power shifts22:52 Is the US committed to winning?25:58 Israel's options and possible unilateral action27:52 USS Liberty: facts, myths, and conspiracy theories33:15 Friendly-fire incidents in military history37:43 The Henry Nowak murder case revisited41:17 Police conduct and handling of the investigation49:44 What the case reveals about modern UK policing59:14 Anti-AI populism and the backlash against innovation1:02:21 Iran's foreign minister on American influence1:03:10 Meta's skilled-trades training initiative1:06:00 Achievement, productivity, and creating valueLive Audience Questions1:29:27 Would diabetics survive without government-subsidized insulin?1:29:36 Is taking subsidies the same as supporting subsidies?1:32:58 Are "peptides" really what people think they are?1:33:47 Where would Yaron invest $100,000 right now?1:35:43 What's behind the Lego scandal?1:39:31 Why do economists focus on scarcity instead of production?1:42:38 Why does America effectively subsidize countries like France?1:45:25 What do the latest UK riots reveal about immigration policy?1:46:40 Why is a gas export tax morally wrong?1:50:56 Song review this weekend?1:53:04 State law school or expensive elite law school?1:56:48 Do Australians deserve a bigger return from natural resources?1:59:29 Does China's education system prove government works?See pinned comment for more questions

Live June 8, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 100)Israel/Iran/Lebanon/Trump; Russia; Interview; H1B; N. Korea; Achievements | Yaron Brook ShowIsrael vs. Iran: Is Trump Saving Hezbollah, Betraying Israel, and Rewriting Reality?Plus: Russia's grinding war, the H-1B battle, North Korea's weapons boom, and the technological breakthroughs changing the future.Israel strikes. Iran retaliates. Hezbollah refuses to disappear. And Donald Trump inserts himself into the center of the Middle East's most dangerous conflict.In this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron returns to break down a dramatic weekend in the Middle East, the escalating Israel-Iran-Hezbollah confrontation, Trump's pressure campaign on Israel, and what the conflict reveals about America's role in the region.But that's only the beginning.Yaron also examines the state of Russia's war in Ukraine, Trump's latest claims about January 6 and the 2020 election, the growing fight over H-1B visas and legal immigration, North Korea's surprising economic gains from arms sales, and several astonishing technological breakthroughs—from autonomous trucking and Parkinson's treatments to supersonic flight.Then, in a wide-ranging Q&A, Yaron tackles everything from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kant to Elon Musk, altruism, capitalism, immigration, gun rights, Netanyahu, Hezbollah, and the future of Objectivism.Whether you agree or disagree, this episode pulls no punches.Watch now and join the conversation.

Today on the show: Jared Kofsky from ABC News on the Maine Senate Race. Beth Knobel in Australia updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us live. Mike McKee from Bloomberg on the future of interest rates. Plus, Marcus Espinoza from NewsNation with the President at the NBA Finals. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Jared Kofsky from ABC News on the Maine Senate Race. Beth Knobel in Australia updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us live. Mike McKee from Bloomberg on the future of interest rates. Plus, Marcus Espinoza from NewsNation with the President at the NBA Finals. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Jared Kofsky from ABC News on the Maine Senate Race. Beth Knobel in Australia updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us live. Mike McKee from Bloomberg on the future of interest rates. Plus, Marcus Espinoza from NewsNation with the President at the NBA Finals. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] In this thought-provoking and outstanding presentation, Brother Carl Parry delivers a revealing expositional study on the prophetic landscape of our times. With a focus on the tumultuous events unfolding in Europe and Russia, we delve into the Scriptures to understand how current geopolitical shifts align with the divine plan. This is a wonderful and insightful session that connects the dots between Daniel's prophecies, the turmoil in Ukraine, and the emerging alliances that set the stage for the return of our Lord. Join us as we navigate these distressing yet hope-filled times.**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction03:04 - Setting the Prophetic Stage: Daniel 2 & Ezekiel 3804:00 - The Impact of the Ukrainian War on Russia08:57 - Russia's Military Strategy and the Shadow War15:47 - NATO's Dilemma and European Tensions24:44 - The Geopolitical Fracture of Europe30:17 - The EU, NATO, and the Undivided Roman Empire38:12 - The Frog Spirits of Revelation 16 and Rising Anti-Semitism44:55 - The Three Centers: The Beast, The False Prophet, and The Dragon47:47 - Tarshish and Her Young Lions: Britain, America, and Australia51:45 - A World in Perplexity and Our Call to Look Up58:53 - Conclusion: Our Redemption Draweth Nigh**Bible Verse References:**

Earlier this week, right as Russia's economic forum was set to kick off, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on St. Petersburg. The following day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In it, he called for a face-to-face meeting to end the war. John Hardie, the deputy director of the FDD's Russia program, joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter to President Putin, in which he proposed the two leaders meet in-person to agree an end to more than four years of war…Joining Shane to discuss this is Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of ‘Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad'.

In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Ivan Katchanovski discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the importance of freedom of speech in academia, and the challenges of misinformation. He provides a detailed analysis of the ongoing war, technological impacts, and the critical need for evidence-based research.===Ivan Katchanovski teaches at the School of Political Studies and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He was Visiting Scholar at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics at the State University of New York at Potsdam, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, and Kluge Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. He received his Ph.D. from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University under the direction of Seymour Martin Lipset.===Help to make the book open access; https://gofund.me/79a58e94d https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-98724-3Most recent books:The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins published by Palgrave Macmillan in October 2025; https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/the-russia-ukraine-war-and-its-origins/51519284The Maidan Massacre in Ukraine: The Mass Killing that Changed the World https://link.springer.com/book/10.100...Social Media:X: https://x.com/I_Katchanovski===theykm.comthe-ykm.comwhyknowledgematters.comprograms.the-ykm.comtheykm.comthe-ykm.comwhyknowledgematters.com #livelearnlove #lovelife#whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove

President Trump's agenda faces pushback from some Republicans on Capitol Hill. Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) explains how partisan redistricting forced him to run against fellow incumbent Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) in his district. Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna reacts to President Vladimir Putin's recent comments expressing an openness to end the Russia-Ukraine War. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 for 6/4/26 Drew and Andrew Illarionov from the Center for Security Policy discus the state of the Russia-Ukraine War (4:52). Topics: drone technology and nuclear war (13:00), and how the war ends (19:03). Then, Fr. John Gordon discusses Pope Leo's recent audience with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (30:07). Topics: developing a relationship with the Trinity (40:57), and caller - I was involved in the Renewal in Southern California (44:11). Link: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/

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NATO says it's ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks. Ukraine warns Moscow is preparing for a major aerial assault, and appeals for more military support. Both sides seem confident they are advancing on the battlefield. So, is the war entering a new phase? In this episode: Olesia Horiainova - Co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre Donald Jensen - Adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University Alexey Muraviev - Russian defence and security specialist Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Krystal and Saagar discuss John Mearsheimer on Iran and Ukraine wars, Pope's dire warning on AI. John Mearsheimer: https://www.mearsheimer.com/ Brendan Steinhauser: http://www.brendansteinhauser.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live May 27, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 94)Deal?; Fraud; Paxton Win; Immigration & Trust; Russia War; Speech EU; Achievement | Yaron Brook ShowIran Deal Disaster, Immigration Myths, NATO Panic & the Fight for Free Speech | Yaron Brook UnfilteredIs the Iran “deal” already collapsing before it even begins? Is the West sleepwalking into weakness, censorship, and economic decline? And why are politicians obsessed with billionaires and “fraud” while ignoring the real drivers of prosperity?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron tears into Trump's Iran strategy, the growing risks of nuclear proliferation, Europe's crackdown on free speech, immigration myths, rent control insanity, and the disturbing inability of the West to defend liberty with confidence.Plus: the return of the Human Achievement segment featuring breakthroughs in cancer treatment, food innovation, dementia decline, and brain-aging research that prove human progress is still alive.Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/Rp4dsvOkVdETimestamps00:00 – Introduction: Is the Iran deal already doomed?02:34 – Saudi fears and geopolitical uncertainty05:35 – Iran's military actions and regional instability06:25 – Trump, the Abraham Accords, and American weakness11:41 – Why Trump's Iran policy may backfire14:51 – Israel's military actions in Gaza and Lebanon19:35 – US weakness, military spending, and global consequences22:04 – Nuclear proliferation risks among US allies24:05 – Is America repeating pre-WWII mistakes?27:59 – Billionaires, immigration, and political scapegoating30:16 – Stephen Miller, fraud claims, and government waste35:06 – Illegal immigrants and Social Security realities40:57 – Immigration panic vs economic reality45:17 – Ken Paxton's victory and the future of the Right51:58 – Could Russia invade the Baltics?58:33 – Europe's military capabilities vs Russia1:00:02 – Europe's hate speech convictions and censorship1:05:12 – The growing battle for free speech1:06:01 – Sponsor: HumanProgress.org1:07:31 – Human achievement: food innovation & abundance1:11:42 – Nutrition breakthroughs transforming humanity1:14:16 – Advances in cancer research and treatment1:17:03 – Brain-aging reversal nasal spray research1:19:00 – Why dementia rates are decliningLive Audience Questions1:21:44 – Why the achievement segment matters more than ever1:28:52 – Did Mamdani accidentally destroy the case for rent control?1:31:22 – Why does altruism so often become cruelty?1:32:53 – Why can't the West find an alternative to fascism or the left?1:34:01 – Marbella, Spain: proof capitalism still works in Europe?1:36:41 – What would President JD Vance actually do?1:38:16 – NYC housing collapse: economics strikes again1:38:52 – Is East of Eden worth reading today?1:39:57 – “If you're lonely when alone…” — what does it mean?1:40:13 – Is Ayn Rand popular in China or Japan?1:41:28 – Why viewers love the Human Achievement segment1:41:33 – Beauty, cars, and appreciating civilization1:42:38 – Irish folk techno and the “Waymo Jig”1:43:01 – Are Ukrainian drone strikes changing the war?1:43:44 – Could a world government ever protect liberty?1:44:32 – The Austrian critique of communism explainedSee pinned comment for more questions.#IranDeal #Trump #Immigration #FreeSpeech #RussiaUkraineWar #NATO #Capitalism #HumanAchievement #AynRandThe Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the [Ayn Rand Institute](https://bit.ly/35qoEC3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yaron-brook-show--3276901/support.Yaron is the executive chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute and a world class speaker. He is the coauthor of the national best-seller Free Market Revolution: How Ayn Rand's Ideas Can End Big Government, Equal is Unfair: America's Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality and In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance. He speaks around the world on a variety of topics including the morality of capitalism, Ayn Rand and her philosophy, finance and economics, and the value of inequality.

The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats laying mines, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations to end the war could still take a few more days, with Israel warning the emerging deal is a bad one as it escalates attacks in Lebanon. Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, hitting every district in Kyiv over the weekend while Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and warns it desperately needs more air defense systems.Texas Republicans are voting today in the most expensive primary in U.S. history, with President Trump's endorsed candidate Ken Paxton challenging longtime Senator John Cornyn in a high-stakes race that could have major implications for the midterms.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Miguel Macias, Tina Kraya, Anna Yukhananov, Mohamad ElBardicy and John Stolnis.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:59) US Hits Iran Amid Talks(05:49) Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies(09:44) Texas Primary RunoffSee 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

Russia / Ukraine War. Will Israel force Donald Trump’s hand to attack Iran for a 2nd time? Presidential Polling numbers. Why Thomas Massie lost his seat in Kentucky. WHO… A new Booga Booga fear campaign for the Ebola Virus. Prior panics of the Hantavirus and Lymes disease did not work on the public.

A former Defence Minister says our forces will help plug a gap in Ukraine aid. The Government's revealed New Zealand will be involved in an initiative to train Ukraine forces in Poland. It includes personnel from countries like Denmark, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Ukraine. Ron Mark says Ukraine soldiers do basic training before learning specialties. "What does New Zealand offer? They take the pressure off of the Ukrainian training system, and getting their soldiers through that first phase. That's pretty essential." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Armed Forces & Society AI podcast series is a conversational-style AI summary of Ori Swed, Aria Stiefelmaier, and Oleksandra Hanchukova's article entitled, 'Motivated to Fight: Diverse Motivations of Foreign Fighters in the Russia–Ukraine War'. All podcasts, videos, and content listed below are AI-generated adaptations of scholarly articles originally published in Armed Forces & Society. These derivative products are intended solely as supplementary means of engaging with academic research. The content was generated using Google's NotebookLM and does not constitute an authoritative or complete representation of the original article. While care has been taken to reflect the themes and arguments of the source material, AI-generated summaries may contain omissions, simplifications, or inaccuracies. Use the original articles to verify all claims and to cite the work. The AI-generated media is not for citation. Audiences seeking a full, accurate, and nuanced understanding of the research should consult the original published work. The authors have elected to give permission for Armed Forces & Society to derive AI-generated videos and podcasts from their work. Because of the possibility for AI to misconstrue or misrepresent the author's original work, Armed Forces & Society and Sage absolve the authors from all responsibility for the AI-generated statements and inferences. All rights to the original articles and any derivative media are reserved by the authors, Armed Forces & Society, and Sage Publishing.

It has been more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a war that has been grinding on without major changes in battle lines, but the conflict may have reached a turning point. There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory. We hear from NPR reporters in Kyiv and Moscow.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

Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around the world. Ukraine has 20 countries interested and four signed agreements on drones, including Germany, Canada, Norway and Japan. Otago University's Robert Patman explains why Ukraine is looking to move forward in this area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast we welcome Ivan Katchanovski to discuss his most recent book The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins: From the Maidan to the Ukraine War (2025) . Ivan Katchanovski specializes in researching comparative politics, conflicts, political communication, and policy in Ukraine, the US, and Canada. He teaches at the School of Political Studies and the Conflict Studies and Human Rights Program at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He previously held academic positions at Harvard University, the State University of New York at Potsdam, the University of Toronto, and the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.Open access to the book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-98724-3Book description:This open access book examines the Russia-Ukraine war and its origins. Based on analysis of a large number of primary and secondary sources, it provides a systematic analysis of this crucial war, its nature, outcome, possibility of peaceful settlement, violence against civilians, and origins. The book examines the role of such factors as the NATO accession of Ukraine, Russian imperialism, democracy, genocide, and the far-right in the start of the war and traces the conflict escalation ladder, which culminated in this war, to preceding violent conflicts in Ukraine, in particular, the Euromaidan, the Maidan massacre, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the war in Donbas. The Russia-Ukraine war is the most significant armed conflict of the 21st century in the entire world and in Europe since World War Two in terms of countries involved, casualties inflicted, and actual and potential impact in the world. This book analyzes the involvement of different conflict parties, such as the Ukrainian, Russian, and Western governments, Donbas separatists, and the far right, in this crucial war and in the Euromaidan, the Maidan massacre, the Russian annexation of Crimea, and the war in Donbas, and the nature of these conflicts. This book also examines support for pro-Western/pro-nationalist and pro-Russian/pro-communist political parties and presidential candidates and attitudes towards separatism and joining the European Union, NATO, and the union with Russia in regions of Ukraine in parliamentary and presidential elections and surveys since the Euromaidan.

May 11, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on two wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war may be over soon. Attacks have been intensifying in recent weeks. Stalemate on the battlefield is increasing political pressure for an end. So could the conflict be entering its final phase? In this episode: Dmitry Polyanskiy, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Russian Federation to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Bob Seely, Former Member, UK Parliament. Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief, bne IntelliNews. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

While the corporate media chased royal visits and partisan drama, they completely ignored one of the most important diplomatic developments in the Ukraine conflict in years.In this hard-hitting episode of The Right Side, Doug Billings delivers the behind-the-scenes conservative analysis you won't hear anywhere else.After a direct one-and-a-half-hour phone call, American leadership and Vladimir Putin reached a joint assessment that the Kiev regime under Zelenskyy has strong incentives to prolong the war as long as American taxpayers keep sending blank checks. The result? Russia has now declared a unilateral Victory Day ceasefire for May 8th and 9th — timed to the 81st anniversary of Russia's most important national holiday commemorating victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.Doug breaks down exactly what this means: the end of the blank-check era, the cracking of the old postwar order, and the return of clear-eyed America First diplomacy that puts American families, American security, and American interests first.You'll get the historical perspective on proxy wars, why the incentives in Kiev and Europe have been to keep the conflict going, and the hopeful reality that America is finally resetting the table on our terms — bringing lower costs, stronger security, and real possibility of peace.This is proud conservatism at its best: honest about the facts, unapologetic about putting America First, and optimistic about the future.If you want analysis the mainstream media refuses to give you, this is the episode for you.✅ Subscribe, rate, and review The Right Side on your favorite podcast app — it helps us reach more listeners.✅ Watch the full video version on YouTube @TheRightSideDougBillings✅ Follow Doug on X: @DougBillingsThe mainstream may try to bury these stories — but here on The Right Side we always dig them up and give you the truth.God bless America.The Right Side — unique conservative analysis you can't find anywhere else.#TrumpPutin #Ceasefire #VictoryDay #Ukraine #AmericaFirst #DougBillings #TheRightSide #Conservative #Podcast #BreakingNews #fypSupport the show

New DOJ video just dropped — and it destroys the “friendly fire” lie the media was pushing. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro released shocking security footage from the White House Correspondents' Dinner showing exactly what happened when Cole Allen allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump. In this never-before-seen video, you'll see the attempted assassin bolt through security with a gun and open fire on Secret Service, plus the immediate response that proves the injured officer was shot by the attempted assassin — not by his own team. Pirro makes it crystal clear: “There is no evidence the shooting was the result of friendly fire." This is the chilling reality of radical hatred against President Trump and his America First agenda. The suspect had been casing the Hilton the day before, posted anti-Trump venom online, and allegedly came armed to take out the president at a packed media event. We also cover: The 152nd Kentucky Derby is HERE. Scott Jennings explains the latest SCOTUS ruling. Governor Ron DeSantis MOCKS Hakeem Jeffries.  MIT explains the 12 possible endings for AI. Will AI kill Jeffy?

Listen to the FULL EPISODE ad-free/early on Substack: https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Dr. Gilbert Doctorow based in Brussels, is an independent political analyst, a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and holds a doctorate in Russian history from Columbia University. He talks his new book War Diaries Volume 2 The Russia-Ukraine War, 2024, why Putin has slow walked the war, Europe's cowardice on Trump, Russian elections, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Gilbert Substack- https://substack.com/@gilbertdoctorow Order Gilbert's new book- https://a.co/d/0dIqAZyl   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the upcoming Assam Assembly Election, where the BJP-led alliance is seeking another term on the back of welfare schemes and political consolidation, while the Congress attempts to rebuild its position amid internal challenges.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Varinder Bhatia about a series of financial frauds across Chandigarh and Haryana, where investigators say a common template was used to siphon off government funds through multiple banks, exposing systemic loopholes. (17:40)And in the end, we look at a case from Jammu that has drawn attention to alleged recruitment rackets sending young men into the Russia-Ukraine War, after a 24-year-old from the region died on the frontlines under unclear circumstances. (27:35)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

PM Modi blamed his predecessors for energy import dependence. Why he can't do the same as Opposition turns on the heat in the wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/west-asia-crisis-pm-modi-bjp-assembly-polls/2892219/

On March 18, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence held an open hearing entitled “Worldwide Threats,” which featured testimony from National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, Acting National Security Director and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command William Hartman, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director James Adams. The committee questioned the intelligence community leaders on the ongoing war in Iran, the Russia-Ukraine War, the cyberthreats posed by China and Russia, foreign threats to U.S. elections, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A @Christadelphians Video: *Inspiring Title:* Inspiring End of Year Report 2025: *A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR SUPERB TALENTED GRAPHICS TEAM WHO CREATE THE SUPER ARTWORK THAT ACCOMPANIES ALL OUR VIDEO MATERIAL**Description:*In this thought-provoking final Watchman Report of 2025, we provide an insightful and expositional review of a remarkable year. Join us for a revealing look at how global events—from the Holy Land to Ukraine—align with Bible prophecy, confirming the nearness of our Lord's return. We explore the outstanding truth of angelic oversight in the affairs of nations and find wonderful encouragement for our faith as we anticipate God's Kingdom.*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:20 - Thank You & 2025 Success01:14 - Looking Ahead to 202601:39 - Fundamental Understanding of Prophecy02:16 - An Invitation to Contribute02:37 - Final Report for 2025 Begin03:05 - Review of 2025's Remarkable Events03:47 - Focus on the Holy Land & Antisemitism04:55 - The Russia-Ukraine War06:03 -

In an age of grinding wars, nuclear brinkmanship, and political volatility, what does strategy really mean - and how do leaders make decisions when the world feels chaotic? In this episode, Lawrence Freedman draws on decades of scholarship and his experience as official historian of the Falklands War and adviser to the UK's Iraq inquiry to explore how strategy evolves under pressure. Together with Adam McCauley, Freedman discusses the long arc of the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the opportunities seized and missed along the way. They examine the uneasy balance between rational calculation and irrational impulse in global conflict, whether Putin could be serious about nuclear escalation, and whether Donald Trump's unpredictable actions on the world stage represent the absence of strategy - or a strategy in itself. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03/13/26: Former KVRR TV news director, Jim Shaw, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined in the KFGO studio by Anastassiya Andrianova. Anastassiya was born in Ukraine, and her parents and brother still live in Ukraine. She shares her thoughts on the war in Ukraine with Jim and the listeners. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States is once again considering military strikes to curb Iran's nuclear activities and missile program. China has emerged as a particularly important partner of Iran, serving as the country's largest trade partner and one of its few sources of consistent diplomatic backing. For Beijing, the stakes in the relationship extend beyond energy security, but also include great power competition with the US and China's broader strategic ambitions in the Middle East. There are reports that Iran is close to finalizing a deal to purchase supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles from China.  To unpack China-Iran relations and these recent dynamics, we are joined today by Jonathan Fulton. Jonathan is a nonresident senior fellow with the Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council and an associate professor of political science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. His research focuses on China-GCC relations, China's Belt and Road Initiative, and Chinese foreign policy.  This episode was recorded on February 26, 2026.   Timestamps:  [00:00] Introduction   [01:33] China's Interests in Iran and Possible Reactions  [04:55] Challenges to Diversifying Oil Imports   [09:40] Using Oil Purchases as Leverage with the US  [10:59] Frictions in the China-Iran Relationship  [12:41] Iran in China's Middle East Strategy  [16:00] Iran–China 25-year Cooperation Program   [21:56] China-Russia Coordination in Iran Strategy  [25:54] Tehran's Points of Leverage with Beijing and Moscow  [29:14] Potential Disruptors to the China-Iran Relationship 

Today, we're talking about violence in Mexico following the death of cartel boss “El Mencho”; President Trump's State of the Union address; the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war; and other top news for Wednesday, February 25th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus Life Application Study Bible Unto TPO Corrections Page

From the BBC World Service: Exactly four years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed, and the financial cost has also been massive for both countries. This morning, we'll learn more. Then, the U.S. has imposed a new flat-rate tariff of 10% on global imports. And, China has imposed restrictions on dual-use exports to 20 major Japanese companies, accusing them of boosting a military build-up in Japan.

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin 'has not achieved his goals' and Ukraine will do everything to achieve peace and justice, on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. European leaders are in Kyiv and commemorative events are being held across Ukraine. We hear from Ukrainians about how their lives have changed.Also in the programme: UK's first baby born from a transplanted womb from a deceased donor; and researchers have discovered how a horse produces its distinctive whinny.(Picture: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen before a meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing' in Kyiv. Credit: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout)

From the BBC World Service: Exactly four years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of troops have been killed, and the financial cost has also been massive for both countries. This morning, we'll learn more. Then, the U.S. has imposed a new flat-rate tariff of 10% on global imports. And, China has imposed restrictions on dual-use exports to 20 major Japanese companies, accusing them of boosting a military build-up in Japan.

Hour 1 for February 24, 2026 Drew talks about the 4th Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War (0:50) and then Daniel Kempton gives his analysis of the conflict (8:01) Ambassador Joe Cella discusses the ongoing situation with the US and Iran (30:36)

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President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term tonight before a joint session of Congress. He's expected to highlight his administration's actions over the past year and outline his agenda for the future. NTD will have live coverage of the speech starting at 7 p.m. ET.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and world leaders marked the fourth year of the war in Ukraine on Tuesday as the fighting on the battlefield continues. In a video posted on X, Zelenskyy invited Trump to visit Ukraine. Trump has vowed to bring an end to the conflict, with U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine still ongoing.

Today on the show: Beth Knobel from CBS News live on the 4th anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine War. We'll go live to Mexico on the cartel chaos. Scott Slade previews the SOTU. What happened to the markets yesterday? Breaking news for Braves fans. Plus, The Blizzard of '26. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Beth Knobel from CBS News live on the 4th anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine War. We'll go live to Mexico on the cartel chaos. Scott Slade previews the SOTU. What happened to the markets yesterday? Breaking news for Braves fans. Plus, The Blizzard of '26. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Beth Knobel from CBS News live on the 4th anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine War. We'll go live to Mexico on the cartel chaos. Scott Slade previews the SOTU. What happened to the markets yesterday? Breaking news for Braves fans. Plus, The Blizzard of '26. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

On today's news brief: The federal government remains partially shutdown, member nations for the Gaza Board of Peace have committed $5 billion for humanitarian and security efforts in Gaza, there has been little progress in a nuclear deal with Iran, an 18-year-old man ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him, and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended abruptly today after only two hours.

How do you handle an MP who goes rogue from his own party?  That's a question for this week's Moore Butts conversation.  But first, Gerry Butts on the world's new security order.  Gerry has just returned from the Munich Security Conference and the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau, and former Stephen Harper cabinet minister James Moore discuss how Canada can fit into the new Europe versus the US picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ukraine is experiencing its coldest winter yet since Russia's invasion began four years ago. As negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States stall, will this winter freeze become Ukraine’s breaking point? In this episode: Oleksiy Sorokin (@mrsorokaa) Deputy Chief Editor, Kyiv Independent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Marcos Bartolomé, and Melanie Marich, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube