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On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Real Madrid buying time with poor performances but good results Who are Real Madrid's three best players right now? How much patience is needed for this team? Raphinha's return to Barca Barca - Osasuna Referee decisions over the weekend Joan Laporta's court appearance Would Diego support Barca getting sold to Saudi? Why do Barca keep voting for Javier Tebas if they're “not happy with him” And more. Did you enjoy these Churros? Get a more raw version once per week exclusively on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ChurrosyTacticas.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-host and chief editor of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani, along with Diego Lorijn — Barca TV, VIVA La Liga TV host, delve into La Liga's hottest topics. We scrutinize the biggest games, dissect the main talking points, and bring a unique and fresh perspective to Spanish football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HEADLINES:• Saudi Billionaire Al-Waleed Bin Talal in Final Talks to Buy Al-Hilal for $2 Billion• Noon Raises $500 Million from PIF and Alabbar in New Round• Israel Used Palantir Systems in Deadly 2024 Lebanon Pager Explosions, New Book Says• Lebanese-Founded Podeo Signs YouTube's Most-Viewed Podcast Guest, Yasser Al-HuzaimiNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has spent the past few days doing what he does best: scoring goals, bending the news cycle to his will, and flirting with Hollywood without saying a definitive word. In a midweek friendly for Al Nassr against Al Wahda, match footage and Saudi sports coverage show him opening the scoring and leading the line with the kind of intensity that makes talk of retirement feel almost absurd; the game may have been unofficial, but every goal edges him closer to that long‑discussed 1000‑goal milestone and reinforces his central role in Al Nassr's project. KIANO7HD's detailed highlights of the match underline that this was not a charity jog but another data point in a late‑career surge that could become a key biographical chapter if he sustains it into the 2026 World Cup.Off the pitch, the story that has truly caught fire is pure Hollywood. Marca, Gulf News, Goal and Arab News all report that Vin Diesel posted a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram and confirmed that a role had been “written for him” in the Fast and Furious universe, before quietly editing the caption to remove a specific reference to the Los Bandoleros prequel project. That small edit has blown the doors off speculation that Ronaldo might appear in the upcoming Fast and Furious 11, widely reported as the final main installment of the franchise. Outlets like Times Now and World Soccer Talk note that this single post sent Ronaldo to the top of Google Trends, with social media feeds dissecting every word of Diesel's caption and every pixel of that year‑old photo from their meeting in Saudi Arabia. For now this remains unconfirmed and firmly in the realm of educated gossip: there is no official casting announcement from Universal, Diesel, or Ronaldo's camp, only a heavily scrutinized Instagram tease and the knowledge that a part exists on paper.Layered onto this is the broader media narrative. Fair Observer and other analysis pieces this week frame Ronaldo as a case study in the new media ecosystem: the most followed person on Instagram, a player still scoring for Al Nassr, a likely centerpiece for Portugal at what he has suggested will be his final major tournament in 2026, and now a potential crossover figure for one of Hollywood's biggest action franchises. In the space of a few days he has reminded everyone he is simultaneously an elite athlete, a global brand, and, increasingly, a character whose next move is itself the story.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Damien test drives the Mustang Mac-E down under with Saudi journalist Jameel Azher. Plus, Naz prices your car while bashing dunes in Liwa with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet the real estate developer who's been tasked with turning Saudi Arabia into a global tourism hub.It's part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's vision for the Kingdom, diversifying the economy away from oil. Red Sea Global CEO John Pagano has managed massive development projects including London's Canary Wharf, a luxury holiday resort in the Bahamas, and now, a tourism mega project on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Coast. We hear about his career to date and why he likes an ambitious project. This is his biggest yet - can he pull it off?Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Elisabeth Mahy Additional production: Niamh McDermott(Picture: John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global. Credit: Red Sea Global)

HEADLINES:• Construction Begins on 350-Metre Trump Tower Dubai• OSN Says Warner Bros. Deal Unaffected by Netflix–Paramount Bidding War• Paul Pogba Takes Stake in Saudi Camel Racing Team Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

In our EMEA APAC regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA APAC offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market. In this latest episode Matthew Shanahan, Karl Masi, Hasanali Pirnhai and Ratul Roshan from our Dubai and Saudi offices discuss: • The new CBUAE AML Law and the new Central Bank governing law • CBUAE's 2025 Exchange Business Regulations and potential overlaps with existing retail payment services and stored value facility regulations. • Recent developments in KSA on policy positions on blockchain and virtual assets, and what the future may hold. • Financial promotion regulations in KSA for wealth and asset management.

PREVIEW — Andrea Stricker — Nuclear Safeguards Framework for Saudi Arabia's Reactor Acquisition. Strickeroutlines essential precautions and international safeguard mechanisms necessary to prevent nuclear proliferation resulting from Saudi Arabia's acquisition of advanced nuclear power plant technology and fuel cycle capabilities. Strickerrecommends permanent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguard protocols and comprehensive additional verification arrangements covering all present and future Saudi nuclear facilities, ensuring Riyadh cannot unilaterally eject IAEA inspectors or rescind international safeguard commitments if the Kingdom subsequently pursues uranium enrichment or nuclear fuel reprocessing activities for weapons development. Stricker emphasizes that binding safeguard protocols are essential to preventing Saudi acquisition of weapons-grade nuclear material and maintaining nonproliferation regime integrity in the Middle East.

Ste is here with today's Redmen Bitesize podcast discussing Mo Salah (obviously!), Harvey Elliott & Kaide Gordon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump announces the seizure of a large oil tanker off of Venezuela, Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia hold their third trilateral talks, while a China-Russia bomber patrol prompts a Japan and South Korea response, M23 makes advances in the DRC conflict, the EU approves a major migration overhaul,  a judge blocks Trump's California National Guard deployment, a House Democrat files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr., a student is killed and another is injured after a shooting at Kentucky State University, a Canada-U.S. dispute over Machias Seal Island escalates over a U.S. tour company, and Berlin approves police powers to install home surveillance technologies. Sources: Verity.News

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Another week, another round of College Football chaos, and Notre Dame is at the center of all of it. We dig into why the Irish bailed on bowl season, why the committee bent over backwards for Alabama and the ACC, and how James Madison crashing the party might actually fix the Playoff moving forward. Marcus Freeman gets the MTV Cribs treatment, Duke gets blamed for basically everything, and we take a hard look at what happens if Notre Dame finally snaps and walks away from the ACC. Plus: Oregon losing its shine, one of the wildest postgame interviews of the year, LeBron conspiracy theories, Xavier sweeping the Crosstown Shootout, MLB insanity with the Dodgers, Reds missing on Schwarber, and the growing Saudi shadow over baseball. We even close with private equity invading Utah athletics, the AP Poll telling on itself, and a FIFA “Peace Prize” that looks like it was handed out in homeroom. New episodes of Craft Brewed Sports every Tuesday night. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/RBtvrkHF Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend? 00:06:43 Beer intros 00:17:20 Notre Dame opts out of Bowl Season 00:27:10 MTV Cribs: Marcus Freeman edition 00:31:16 Alabama getting in over Notre Dame is a joke 00:33:28 The Playoff committee did what they did to protect the ACC's money 00:36:36 This is all Duke's fault 00:38:50 Is Notre Dame going to break up with the ACC? Where do they end up? 00:43:36 Why does everyone care so much about Notre Dame joining a conference? 00:49:03 Showing some love to James Madison 00:51:53 James Madison making it is what we all had hoped the College Football Playoffs would be when they created the playoffs 00:54:29 Two Group of 5 teams in the playoffs means we might get expansion next year 00:57:10 Oregon just doesn't have the same mystique they used to have 00:58:37 Is Notre Dame the college football version of Trump? 01:02:36 Mendoza's post game interview after the Big 10 Championship was wild 01:07:42 ScottSki45's Stat of the Week: LeBron and T-Mac 01:12:49 Did LeBron give up the record of 10+ points in a game because he was afraid to take the last shot? 01:16:55 The 50 Cent Diddy Doc 01:19:19 Utah bringing in private equity for their athletics department is the beginning of the end for college sports 01:25:31 Week 6 AP Poll in college basketball holds the keys to who will win it all 01:30:46 Xavier gets a clean sweep in the Crosstown Shootout and Pitino shows up at Dana's to buy a round 01:33:20 The Dodgers are killing baseball 01:34:40 The Reds whiff on getting Schwarber 01:38:35 Inviting Saudi money into baseball 01:39:57 Seattle's Pride Night during the World Cup will feature Egypt and Iran 01:43:34 You know the FIFA Peace Prize is made up when you have to put on your own medal 01:44:13 Beer recap 01:45:44 This was a show 01:45:57 Cuban Morty makes an appearance 01:46:44 Outro #CollegeFootball #NotreDame #CFBPlayoff #ACC #AlabamaFootball #JamesMadison #MLB #Dodgers #Reds #NBA #LeBronJames #CollegeBasketball #Xavier #CrosstownShootout #SportsPodcast #CraftBrewedSports

Dave looks at the news & gossip, as Salah links to Saudi ramp up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave looks at the news & gossip, as Salah links to Saudi ramp up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honda Racing's president's desire for Aston Martin to dominante ASAP is bad news for Lance Stroll.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsHRC's lead Koji Watanabe spoke to Aston Martin's F1 website about his excitement in working with Adrian Newey and the AMR project going into 2026 and beyond. What is clear though is that the ambition of Honda has reached a whole other level...especially given Toyota's increased involvement in Formula 1 in its expanded work with Haas. Is there room for Lance Stroll in all of this or is Papa Stroll's ever-dwindling control of the Formula One team a sign of things to come as the team evolves into the new era of the sport.Could we see a Saudi-backed Honda team led by Newey and the Strolls sent packing to salvage AM Lagonda?#f1 #astonmartin #lancestroll #astonmartinf1 #hondaracingteam #honda #redbullracing #adriannewey #papastroll #f1news #f1latest #f12026 #f1drivers #f1teams #f1updates #formula12026 #f1dramaThe End of the Stroll Era Begins Herehttps://youtu.be/YTJ-1T5SRxAGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Headlines: Trump is reportedly gearing up for his first big firing of Term Two — and no, it's not Pete Hegseth or RFK Jr. The likely target is DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, because she's not deporting people fast enough for Grandpa Joffrey. Rumor is she'll be swapped out for Glenn Youngkin once he's done being Virginia's governor. Meanwhile, Alina Habba is officially out after her totally-not-real stint as U.S. attorney, Trump is still shielding Pete over that missing boat-strike video, and MTG is rebranding herself as “America First” — prompting Trump to call her a washed-up traitor. In Texas, Jasmine Crockett is in the Senate race, Colin Allred is out, and Democrats suddenly have… a plot twist. Trump and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins dropped a $12B farm bailout to fix the tariff mess Trump created, because of course. Paramount is launching a hostile, Saudi- and Kushner-funded bid to snatch Warner Bros. Discovery away from Netflix — the messiest media custody battle imaginable. And finally, ABC renewed Jimmy Kimmel despite Trump rage-tweeting that he should be fired, even while Trump was busy giving himself a medal at the Kennedy Center Honors. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The New Republic: Is Kristi Noem About to Get Fired? WaPo: Trump says Hegseth will decide whether to release boat strike video NBC News: Ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba announces she's stepping down as U.S. attorney for N.J. CBS News: Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview Yahoo: Jasmine Crockett in, Colin Allred out: A major shakeup for Democrats in their quest to finally win a Senate seat in Texas AP News: Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China AP News: Jimmy Kimmel signs one-year contract extension with ABC Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BEBE and the BEAST - 12.08.2025 - #898 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #898 - 12.08.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com   Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sir Marty B Knight of the Bass*** LX Protocol BARON of the Berrean Protocol*** Sir Jamey Not the Lanister*** Felicia D***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Alfred H, Cage Rattler Coffee   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   NEPHILIM UPDATE 2:12 Shoutout to Nephilim Deathsquad!    NEW AGE/ZIONIST 4:55 Clip: Bebe says Israel is in a "New Age" (X)  Clip: Tucker at DOHA Forum speaks to Qatar PM (X)  Tucker Carlson Sparks Uproar After Revealing Plan To Buy a Home in Qatar To 'Make a Statement That I'm an American and a Free Man'  Clip: Mike Huckabee at Israel influencer conference (X)    FLIPPY 45:23 Billionaires fleshy Heads on robot dogs, beeple (Futurism)   BEAST SYSTEM 1:00:40 MrBeast is building a platform to connect creators and big advertisers (Business Insider) MrBeast, Rockefeller Foundation team to spark youth philanthropy, fight child labor (ABC) World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park (Reuters)   WACCINE 1:30:10 Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb" (CBS) → U.S. vax advisers end recommendation for all babies to get a hepatitis B shot at birth (Fortune)   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS 43:33 TALENT/TIME END2:25:42

The Middle East is shifting again, and fast. In this wide-ranging overview, Aimen and Thomas break down the hidden forces reshaping the geopolitical chessboard as 2025 draws to a close. In this episode, Aimen and Thomas uncover: The power of Saudi Arabia's discovery of vast rare-earth reserves The U.S.–Saudi grand bargain Why the F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia rattled Israel and what it means for the future of the Abraham Accords Iran's deepening water crisis and Gulf states' preparations for instability The simmering tensions between India and Pakistan Afghanistan's compounded crises Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced by Thomas Small and edited by Lizzy Andrews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025: The Year America Got Thinner — But Not Healthier | Media Power Grabs & Cancer Truths 2025 is being called “the year America shed” — with more people losing weight than ever thanks to fad diets, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and every quick-fix trend imaginable. But here's the shocking truth: Americans may be getting thinner, but not healthier. Why? Today we break down the real reasons behind the wellness illusion. Then, a massive story almost no one is paying attention to: the brewing Warner Bros. takeover battle. Donald Trump, backed by Saudi money and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, is pushing for a hostile takeover to compete with (and control) Netflix. What's the motive? What does it mean for media, entertainment, and democracy? We dig into the power dynamics behind the scenes. Plus — new, surprising research on cancer detection asks a provocative question: Should all cancers be found? The answer isn't what you think. The Karel Cast is funded by your support at patreon.com/reallykarel. Watch, like, comment, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel. Listen on all major platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. Catch the show Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST, with daily clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas with his service girl, Ember — bringing bold commentary, big stories, and unfiltered truth. #TheKarelCast, #2025Trends, #OzempicCulture, #WeightLossTruth, #Wegovy, #Zepbound, #AmericanHealthCrisis, #MediaTakeover, #WarnerBrosDeal, #TrumpNews, #JaredKushner, #SaudiMoney, #NetflixWar, #CancerResearch, #HealthMyths, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis2025, #LasVegasCreator, #LGBTQCommentator, #PodcastLife https://youtube.com/live/NPftX-i5_EU

All eyes look forward to Thursday as the Game Awards 2025 takes place, signifying yet another celebration of the year that was in video games, while also looking ahead to what's to come with major announcements and reveals hosted by one Geoff Keighley. Sean and Marc give their predictions on both the award winners and some possible predictions for some of the announcements as well. Sean has been playing Octopath Traveler 0 and has a lot of thoughts on how it could be the best game in the series in just his short time with the game so far. Does it feel like a mobile game? Or does it feel like it could easily have been originally created for consoles? Marc also discusses his thoughts on Marvel Cosmic Invasion too. Plus, Netflix and Paramount are embattled in a war over Warner Bros Discovery and so far Netflix has come out on top with a $83 Billion bid, but Paramount is attempting a hostile takeover that could involve the Saudi's and be worth over 108 Billion. Is one really better than the other? Katsuhiro Harada leaves Bandai Namco, Tim Cain is back working at Obsidian, PlayStation will publish somes Bad Robot games, and much more! You can also watch this episode in video form on the W2M Network Youtube Channel, please give us a like, comment on the episode, and give the channel a subscribe and follow as well: https://youtube.com/live/TS_W-iK436M

HEADLINES:• Gulf Sovereign Funds Back Paramount's Hostile $108 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery • Saudi Arabia and Qatar Unveil First-of-its-Kind High-Speed Rail Linking Riyadh and Doha• Visa Returns to Syria as New Government Pushes to Rejoin Global Financial System Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

Victoria's historic apology to First Nations people another step in the treaty process; The Reserve Bank issues its final rates decision for the year; Saudi fans await confirmation Mo Salah will join Al-Hilal.

The road to 2026 is finally mapped out, and on today's Morning Espresso we break down what the World Cup draw really means for the USMNT, Mexico, and the heavyweights from South America — plus the schedule quirks, heat risks, and those new mandatory hydration breaks that will turn every match into four “quarters.”We'll dive into Mo Salah's explosive mixed-zone interview, what it says about his fractured relationship with Arne Slot and Liverpool, and how his future looks with AFCON, Saudi, and MLS interest hovering in the background.Then it's all eyes on Miami: Messi's masterclass in MLS Cup, how his new supporting cast flipped the script from last year, and what comes next as Busquets and Alba bow out, replacements line up, and sponsorship money across MLS keeps climbing. We'll wrap with a quick Refill of headlines from Liga MX, Brazil, Europe's title races, and the college game to get you ready for another massive week in the world's game.

Hold the phone. Paramount Skydance is appealing to shareholders to make a hostile takeover of WBD from Netflix -- with Saudi money. Will they be successful? Well, it's pretty clear Trump favors Paramount because of his ties to the Ellisons, but any deal depends on clearing regulatory hurdles. And what is leftwing Hollywood to do?On one hand, Netflix could end theaters.On the other, Trump's friends and the Saudis.Life is full of tough choices, innit it.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Mo Salah's explosive post-match interview has rocked Liverpool, and Hayden & Neel break down what he said, why it landed so hard, and how it affects Arne Slot, the dressing room, Salah's future (Saudi?), and even the Xabi Alonso question lingering in the background. We then zoom out to a chaotic Premier League race for Europe and focus on what teams can actually do to get there: consistency, tactical flexibility, smarter use of squads, and the coaching tweaks that can swing a season. Finally, we head to MLS where Messi leads Inter Miami to the title after a dominant season. How did Inter Miami balance their squad to win despite the label of Messi and friends? Plus, what MLS's calendar and spending changes mean ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: 00:37 – Salah's explosive interview 02:22 – Why Salah feels “thrown under the bus” 03:56 – Slot's perspective: rotation, results & AFCON 06:53 – Wirtz vs Salah 08:31 – Should Liverpool consider selling Salah? 10:06 – Salah's numbers dropoff 10:45 – Liverpool's defensive struggles and lack of control 13:20 – Upcoming AFCON + Saudi move in the cards? 14:43 – Could Xabi Alonso become an option? 16:45 – Real Madrid and Liverpool similiarities 19:10 – The tight Premier League race explained through XG 21:05 – What mid-table teams must do to reach Europe this season 21:22 – Consistency, flexibility & the chaos of the league table 24:09 – Tactical flexibility: who has it & who doesn't 27:29 – Chelsea, Maresca & elite adaptability 28:18 – What Spurs and Man United must fix immediately 32:41 – Messi & Inter Miami: Messi dominates the season 36:49 – Suarez, Messi & balancing the squad 49:04 – Vancouver's rise & how the final was actually won 41:00 – MLS switching to the European calendar 42:29 – What's next for MLS: spending rules, youth development & style diversity 44:50– The South American talent pipeline dilemma #liverpool #salah #messi #lfc #mls #premierleague #realmadrid #epl #manchesterunited #tottenham #chelsea #football #soccer #fyp

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the latest tech news stories that made headlines. This week's handpicked topics include:  The Decode US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-crown-prince-seeks-burnish-image-with-corporate-americas-top-executives-2025-11-19/ AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN to form joint venture to deliver world-leading AI infrastructure https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/a/y2025/m11/amd-cisco-and-humain-to-form-joint-venture-to-deliver-world-leading-ai-infrastructure.html Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/adobe-qualcomm-partner-with-humain-generative-ai-middle-east-2025-11-19/ Qualcomm to open engineering hub in Saudi Arabia, part of a series of AI deals in kingdom https://finance.yahoo.com/news/qualcomm-to-open-engineering-hub-in-saudi-arabia-part-of-a-series-of-ai-deals-in-kingdom-180008935.html Elon Musk's xAI will be first customer for Nvidia-backed data center in Saudi Arabia https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/musks-xai-will-be-customer-for-nvidia-data-center-in-saudi-arabia.html Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anthropic-commits-30-billion-microsoft-150718625.html https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/microsoft-nvidia-anthropic-announce-partnership/ https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990802932602999149 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990822426884682020 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990865570242187267 Microsoft Ignite - Announcements https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-at-microsoft-ignite-2025-all-the-intelligent-cloud-news-explained/ https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1990845768178282745 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1990859751006351461 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1990861596558774469 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990848107223933309?s=20 Google Gemini 3 Launch https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-3/ https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990875878549512251 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1991150119891223015 Yann LeCun Leaving Meta https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-ai-yann-lecun-llm-world-model-intelligence-criticism-2025-11  Pat & Dan interview with Yann LeCun at last year's Davos: https://youtu.be/0gmDufvWlWE  Cloudflare resolves outage that caused widespread internet disruptions, taking down X, ChatGPT for some users https://www.yahoo.com/news/article/cloudflare-resolves-outage-that-caused-widespread-internet-disruptions-taking-down-x-chatgpt-for-some-users-141316666.html OpenText World 2025 - Recap https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1990806348393554203 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990805006661136469 Supercompute 2025 - Recap https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1991231108646678537?s=20 The Flip: Can Google unseat OpenAI as the new benchmark of AI? (The Flip) Bulls & Bears Delayed September report shows U.S. added 119,000 jobs, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4% https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/20/jobs-report-september-2025.html Fed minutes show divide over October rate cut and cast doubt about December https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/19/fed-minutes-october-2025.html Lenovo Earnings https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/q2-fy-2025-26/ NVIDIA Earnings https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/tech/nvidia-earnings-ai-bubble-fears https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990526850171613211 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1990538832295702574 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1991156846900515130 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1991544029675135247?s=20 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1991540564794220778?s=20 Amazon Raises $15 Billion in First US Bond Sale in Three Years https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-kicks-off-first-us-132051192.html Databricks in talk to raise at $130B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/18/databricks-reportedly-in-talks-to-raise-funding-at-a-130b-valuation/  

This week on NAFC, the gang bounces across movies, games, and geopolitical absurdity like only they can. Mox kicks things off with his thoughts on Zootopia 2, while Izzy and Gibbs have fallen deep into Gloomhaven—cardboard suffering and tactical joy in equal measure.Izzy also compares Immortals Fenyx Rising to Breath of the Wild, confirming once again that Nintendo's shadow looms over us all. Gibbs brings a shoutout to Unavowed, the indie gem punching far above its weight.Then things take a turn into global insanity: Saudi Arabia's attempt to buy EA (because sure, why not), Iraqi “robots” that turned out to be… actual humans in suits, and an AI minister caught taking bribes—proving once more that dystopia isn't coming, it's already checking email.Finally, they dive into The Scarlet Letter (1995), a movie that took classic literature, tossed it in a wood chipper, and said “close enough.”Support us on Patreon!

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Magid joins us from the Doha Forum, an annual gathering bringing together government officials, policymakers, civil society representatives and business leaders from around the world to discuss major global challenges. Qatar’s Prime Minister said yesterday that Doha does not consider the current situation in Gaza to be a ceasefire, arguing that this would require an Israeli withdrawal from the entirety of the enclave. At the same time, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for deploying the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza “as soon as possible,” claiming that Israel is using the absence of international monitors on the ground in Gaza to violate the ceasefire on a daily basis. We hear additional statements critical of Israel and discuss their significance, even as the Trump administration appears to announce that Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire will commence in the coming weeks. Also yesterday at the Doha Forum, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of “exporting crises” to other countries around the region to distract from its “horrifying massacres” in Gaza. We learn how those at the forum consider that the Syrian president, once denounced as a terrorist, is a legitimate actor in the region, whereas Israel is not. Piling on to the criticism against Israel at the forum, also yesterday, a senior Saudi diplomat said that while there is much focus in the international community on the need for the Palestinian Authority to engage in a comprehensive reform process, a reform of the Israeli government is what is most needed for peace in the region. Magid puts this new Saudi statement in the context of what we also learned yesterday: that the US and Saudi Arabia had reached understandings on the eve of Hamas’s October 7 attack regarding the concessions Israel would have to make vis-à-vis the Palestinians for Riyadh to normalize relations with Jerusalem. Magid previews what he has uncovered, which will be discussed more in depth in Friday's Lazar Focus podcast. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Qatari PM: Gaza truce can’t be considered ceasefire until Israel leaves the Strip Trump says next phase of his Gaza plan will soon commence amid concern it’s stalling Syria’s Sharaa slams Israel for ‘exporting’ conflict to region to hide Gaza ‘massacres’ Senior Saudi diplomat: It’s Israel, not PA , that most needs reform to secure peace ToI reveals: US and Saudis reached understandings on Palestinian component of normalization before Oct. 7 The day after that never came: How time ran out on Blinken’s plan for postwar Gaza Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: (From L) CEO and President of the International Crisis Group Comfort Ero, Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Saudi Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs's minister plenipotentiary Manal Radwan attend the opening day of the Doha Forum, an annual diplomatic conference, in Doha on December 6, 2025. (Mahmud HAMS / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has spent the past few days quietly reshaping the final chapter of his career and his legacy far beyond the pitch. The most consequential move came with his announcement that he has become an investor and global ambassador for the rapidly growing AI answer engine Perplexity. Goal and Cybernews report that Ronaldo has taken an undisclosed stake in the company, recently valued in the tens of billions, and fronted a Perplexity x CR7 campaign built around a dedicated CR7 hub and archive of his career. According to those reports, he framed the decision as a bet on curiosity and innovation, positioning himself not just as a face of the brand but as a long term partner as AI becomes part of how elite performers prepare, learn, and communicate. On social media, he unveiled the deal with promotional clips emphasizing that success comes from asking new questions every day, a line that dominated headlines like Cristiano Ronaldo expands business empire as Portugal legend invests in ChatGPT rival and Ronaldo kicks off AI deal with Perplexity.On the political stage, his recent visit to Washington is still echoing. The SportsTak relays a new social media post from US President Donald Trump praising Ronaldo as an incredible athlete and person and revealing that Ronaldo phoned to thank him for a tour of the White House and Oval Office during a November trip as part of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salmans delegation. That earlier appearance, covered by outlets such as AOL, placed Ronaldo in an unusually high profile diplomatic photo op alongside world leaders, reinforcing his status as a global soft power asset for both Saudi football and Portugal.Looking ahead to what is widely expected to be his final World Cup, Spanish daily AS and NDTV Sports confirm that Ronaldo and Portugal have been drawn into Group K for 2026, opening on June 17 against the winner of the Jamaica Congo New Caledonia playoff, then facing Uzbekistan on June 23 before a marquee June 27 date with Colombia at Miamis Hard Rock Stadium. AS highlights that Portugal will be based between Houston and Miami, with FIFA effectively handing Miami to Ronaldo rather than Lionel Messi, a decision that could become a defining image of his last World Cup summer. Reports that this will be his final tournament are consistent with past comments about his age but remain, strictly speaking, anticipatory rather than officially re announced in the past few days.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Capabilities: Colleague Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear power plant but resists signing US protocols allowing inspections; while Washington may view this as a hedge against Iran, a Saudi nuclear capability would threaten Israel's qualitative military edge, and the US has not yet granted advanced consent for enrichment.

SHOW 12-5-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1940 PITTSBURGH THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT INFLATION. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Infrastructure Booms and Business Exoduses in the West: Colleague Jeff Bliss reports that high-speed rail construction from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is accelerating in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics, while the Boring Company expands tunnel networks; conversely, California faces corruption scandals and business flights, and Oregon sees companies like Columbia Sportswear struggle with the business climate. 915-930 Milan Prepares for Christmas and the Olympics: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan celebrates St. Ambrose Day with traditional markets and lights, marking the start of the holiday season, as the city prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February 2026, with cultural events including the La Scala premiere of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and the enjoyment of Panettone. 930-945 Supreme Court Enables Partisan Gerrymandering: Colleague Richard Epstein discusses the Supreme Court permitting Texas to redraw congressional districts for 2026, favoring Republicans, arguing that lack of oversight allows parties to entrench power, creating extreme polarization where "reds become redder and blues become bluer," making legislative compromise nearly impossible. 945-1000 Scrutiny Over Lethal Strike on Drug Boat: Colleague Richard Epstein examines Defense Secretary Hegseth facing pressure regarding a lethal strike on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean, with reports suggesting survivors may have been shot in the water, asserting that murdering surrendered individuals violates the laws of war, regardless of whether the targets were smugglers. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Lancaster County Shows Consumer Fatigue: Colleague Jim McTague reports that retailers in Lancaster are using deep discounts to attract price-sensitive shoppers, noting that while weekend traffic is decent, weekdays are slow and high-end dining is struggling, with the job market tightening significantly as skilled labor demands vanish, suggesting consumers are "running out of disposable income". 1015-1030 Future Tech and Economic Shifts: Colleague Jim McTague predicts "creative destruction" where old industries fade, expressing bullishness on solar power due to data center demands and envisioning self-driving cars and useful humanoid robots revolutionizing daily life, with rate cuts expected in 2026 as consumers rebuild savings after a period of spending. C 1030-1045 Private Space Sector Challenges and Triumphs: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman testified that private companies, not NASA, are driving space colonization; a Russian cosmonaut was removed from a SpaceX mission for spying, while China successfully tested a reusable rocket; additionally, Boeing faces legal challenges from crash victims' families, and activists oppose Blue Origin's operations. 1045-1100 New Discoveries Challenge Cosmic Models: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that ground-based telescopes have directly imaged exoplanets and debris discs, the James Webb Telescope found a barred spiral galaxy in the early universe defying evolutionary models, scientists discovered organic sugars on asteroid Bennu, and admits solar cycle predictions have been consistently incorrect. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Early Church Headquarters on Mount Zion: Colleague James Tabor discusses archaeology on Mount Zion revealing a first-century foundation beneath a medieval church, likely the headquarters of the early movement, describing this as the home where James led the church and Mary hosted pilgrims, with Mary possibly living long enough to witness James's martyrdom. 1115-1130 The Historical Disappearance of Mary: Colleague James Tabor explains that following the crucifixion, Mary disappears from the biblical record, likely dying before the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem; while early Christians fled to Pella under Simon's leadership, traditions suggest Mary died on Mount Zion, with Tabor arguing she was "written out" of the story by later traditions. 1130-1145 The Talpiot Tomb and Ossuary Evidence: Colleague James Tabor discusses a tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries with a unique cluster of names, including Jesus, Maria, and Jose, suggesting this could be the Jesus family tomb, supported by statistical analysis and an ossuary inscribed "James son of Joseph brother of Jesus," with new DNA testing underway. 1145-1200 Mary's Influence on Early Christian Teachings: Colleague James Tabor examines the "Q" source containing teachings shared by Matthew and Luke that parallel the words of James and John the Baptist, positing that Mary, as the mother, was the source of this shared wisdom, arguing that historians must reclaim her humanity and influence from theological erasure. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 The Limits of AI and the Global Quantum Race: Colleague Brandon Weichert explains that current AI models are data crunchers rather than thinking entities, facing limits known as "The Bitter Lesson," while China is "nanoseconds" away from practical quantum computing aimed at decrypting military communications, with Switzerland and Singapore also pursuing sovereign quantum capabilities to ensure digital independence. 1215-1230 Lebanon's Demographic Decline and Political Stagnation: Colleague Hussain Abdul-Hussain reports that Pope Leo's visit highlighted Lebanon's diminishing Christian population, now estimated at perhaps one-quarter, with the government remaining weak and reluctant to disarm Hezbollah, fearing foreign deals that sacrifice national interests; while civil war is unlikely, the country remains dominated by an Iranian-backed militia. 1230-1245 Nuclear Ambitions in South Korea: Colleague Henry Sokolski reports that South Korea is requesting nuclear-powered submarines and enrichment rights, raising concerns about potential nuclear proliferation, with some arguing this could lead to a confederation with the North or US withdrawal, while others prefer Seoul invest in American nuclear facilities to strengthen the alliance. 1245-100 AM audi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Capabilities: Colleague Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear power plant but resists signing US protocols allowing inspections; while Washington may view this as a hedge against Iran, a Saudi nuclear capability would threaten Israel's qualitative military edge, and the US has not yet granted advanced consent for enrichment.

On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson has the latest from last night's Premier League action, plus a look ahead to the FIFA World Cup draw later today.Trump and Gianni.The Peace Award.Ronaldo's ban, or lack thereof.Ruben Amorim rues United.Nuno Espirito Santo happy with the Hammers.And could Mo Salah be off to Saudi?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

In the latest Media Matters, Dave Davis is joined by Liverpool FC journalist David Lynch to discuss the LFC interim coach speculation and the latest regarding Salah moving to Saudi Arabia, with talk increasing around the Egyptian player as he has not featured in the last two fixtures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One studio to rule them all and in the darkness bind them: Netflix, Paramount Skydance and Comcast have submitted new bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, part or parcel. One's got cash (Netflix), another's got Saudi money (PSKY), but the question is: Who needs whom more? And which studio exec would be most palatable to the town as the new head of Warner Bros.' TV and film studios — Ted Sarandos, David Ellison or Donna Langley? Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Natalie Jarvey suss out the latest (binding) bids for WBD and which combos make the most sense for the studios and for the health of Hollywood. Plus, the battle between idealistic Patreon and heavy-hitter Substack for writers and creators, and Richard Rushfield's take on why anyone but a Hollywood studio should buy WBD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this week's Gaslit Nation, Andrea and Kyiv-based journalist Terrell Starr discuss how American corporate oligarchs act like authoritarian regimes. It's a lot like Trump, Kushner, and their real estate buddy Steve Witkoff's plan to sell out Ukraine to Russia. Once again we're reminding you that the war against oligarchy here at home is global.  Amazon, one of the 37 donors who helped bankroll Trump's illegal and unnecessary ballroom, was exposed in an investigation by Rolling Stone for possibly causing a cancer cluster near one of its data centers in Oregon, an allegation the company denies, because they know, under Kremlin-backed mass-murdering Trump, escalating a war for oil in Venezuela, they will get away with it. This is the same Jeff Bezos who celebrated in the White House with Trump, Kushner, and the Saudis who murdered Washington Post writer and Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi. Democracy doesn't just die in darkness; it dies under cheap gold fixtures and chandeliers. We also discuss why both Trump and Putin need a war in Venezuela to distract from their corruption at home, how oligarch ownership of the press continues to hollow it out, and how much more Americans can take of this abuse and gaslighting. And yet, amid all this lawlessness, democracy defenders around the world are fighting back. Bolsonaro's escape plan got foiled as he faces 27 years in prison, New Yorkers joined other American cities and towns in shutting down Trump's gestapo, and MAGA continue to be punished for voting for him–with a recent poll showing one in four Trump voters are disappointed or regret their vote. Join us for Gaslit Nation's bonus show out Thursday as we debate whether America is ready for a woman president–and how to stop Kushner and Ivanka from winning the MAGA succession war to install Ivanka with the help of their dictator friends. To listen and join our community of supporters, be sure to subscribe at the Truth-teller ($5/month level) or higher. Thank you to everyone who supports our independent journalism. Your support keeps us going and gives us the freedom to tell the truth.  Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, Q&A sessions, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: December 1st 4pm ET – Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky + Total Resistance by H. Von Dach – Poetry and guerrilla strategy: tools for survival and defiance. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon. Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon. Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon. Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Show Notes:   Article that Terrell references in the episode: 'What's the Big Deal?' Ask Trump Voters on Russia Hacking Report https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/07/us/russia-hacking-election-trump-voters.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k8.LzM3.Aqyb_HChdz9L&smid=url-share   "In his book Berlin: the Downfall 1945, Beevor described how Russian soldiers would gang rape not just German women but the starving and emaciated survivors of concentration camps and slave-labour factories." https://bsky.app/profile/andreachalupa.bsky.social/post/3m6ubnaxavk2h   "This exposé is breathtaking. Witkoff and Kushner do not just have conflicts of interest - thy are deeply woven into a web of Russian influence peddling by "investments". Money, personal ties and geopolitics have become indistinguishable." https://bsky.app/profile/joerglau.bsky.social/post/3m6yvn5n6g22i   Rolling Stone investigation into Amazon data center in Oregon polluting water, leading to mysterious cancers and miscarriages https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/data-center-water-pollution-amazon-oregon-1235466613/   "According to the US Coast Guard, the year prior to Trump changing our policy to summary execution, only 21% of the vessels interdicted by them off the coast of Venezuela suspected of trafficking drugs had drugs on board. The other 79% had nothing. But now we just kill them all." https://bsky.app/profile/ronfilipkowski.bsky.social/post/3m6zh6tznsk27 Make Money Not War: Trump's Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe's dismay, the president and his envoy are on board. https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-u-s-peace-business-ties-4db9b290   Not A Bad Week For Ukraine Truth, Democracy and Corruption, Possible High Command Changes, Are European Gloves Coming Off? https://phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/weekend-update-161-not-a-bad-week?r=1tgexa&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true   Jared Kushner's double life Kushner has resumed his role as a top Trump foreign policy advisor while expanding his business partnership with the Saudi government. https://popular.info/p/jared-kushners-double-life   Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $300 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks https://fortune.com/2025/10/26/37-white-house-ballroom-donors-funding-300-million-build-tech-ceos-trump/   "This is what it looks like when billionaires own the media." https://x.com/DarrigoMelanie/status/1995566687249465706   Trump Envoy Has Financial Ties With Former Adviser to Putin's 'Money Man' Now Leading Kremlin Peace Talks: Steve Witkoff's real-estate empire is bankrolled by a former adviser to Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and a key architect of Moscow's Ukraine negotiations https://bylinetimes.com/2025/12/01/trump-envoy-has-financial-ties-with-former-adviser-to-putins-money-man-now-leading-kremlin-peace-talks/   Dictatorship-era army officers and supporters rally in Argentina in latest sign of political shift https://apnews.com/article/argentina-military-junta-dictatorship-javier-milei-plaza-de-mayo-6122d6d7541141badaf78522efd42fd9   Layoff announcements surged last month: The worst October in 22 years https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/economy/job-layoff-announcements-challenger   A year on from Trump's victory, resistance is everywhere https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/09/trump-resistance-is-everywhere?CMP=share_btn_url   Ivanka Trump Sat in Vladimir Putin's Chair and Spun Around When at Kremlin, President's Former Associate Says https://www.newsweek.com/ivanka-putin-chair-spun-kremlin-931754   Ivanka Trump Was In Contact With A Russian Who Offered A Trump-Putin Meeting: Her contact said a meeting between Trump and Putin could expedite a Trump tower in Moscow. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonycormier/ivanka-trump-putin-moscow-meeting-michael-cohen-tower   Admiral Overseeing Caribbean Mission to Retire after One Year in Role https://news.usni.org/2025/10/16/admiral-overseeing-caribbean-mission-to-retire-after-one-year-in-role   "Prospera Honduras is a Zone for Employment & Economic Development (ZEDE) backed by Peter Thiel. Trump plans to pardon the former Honduran president who championed ZEDES b4 his drug trafficking conviction. Honduras current outgoing president has tried to eliminate ZEDES, an obstacle for Prospera." https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:we7sidyj3b5or2r7trtpfzt7/post/3m6ungpja622f   Terrell Starr Substack: https://terrellstarr.substack.com/  

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives his fifth invitation to visit US President Donald Trump at the White House, discusses Berman, an important opportunity given the Gaza ceasefire that is stuck in its first phase. Berman notes that Trump wants to further Israel's security agreements with Syria, where there were clashes last week between IDF troops and Islamist Syrians. He says that conversation will be the centerpiece of the Trump-Netanyahu meetup, if it takes place. After the US signed major agreements with Saudi Arabia during the recent White House meeting between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Berman notes that Trump's focus is on other conflicts right now, and not necessarily on Israel and Saudi relations. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump speaks to Netanyahu, invites him to visit, warns Israel not to ‘interfere’ in Syria As Trump and Saudi prince heat up ties, Israel normalization left out in the cold Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saudi Arabia burns nearly one million barrels of oil per day to keep its lights on, yet it has cheaper and faster ways to replace this than by building large nuclear reactors. So why is the Kingdom pushing so hard for a civil nuclear deal? This episode walks through the strategic logic that has animated Riyadh's nuclear ambitions for more than a decade. The answer lies in prestige, industrial capacity, and the latent fuel cycle capabilities that come with a power reactor programme, all set against the backdrop of regional tension with Iran.We look closely at the recent Washington announcement that United States Saudi 123 talks have been “concluded,” the unresolved fight over enrichment rights, and the geopolitical pressure being applied to South Korea to align its nuclear exports with American interests. From the legacy of the Quincy pact to the rivalry between Westinghouse and KEPCO, this conversation unpacks how a simple reactor tender has become one of the most consequential energy and security decisions in the Gulf.Listen to Decouple on:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PNr3ml8nEQotWWavE9kQz• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decouple/id1516526694?uo=4• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1516526694/decouple• Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ehbfrn44• RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/23775178/podcast/rssWebsite: https://www.decouple.media

'South Park' humorously targets Saudi funding for a Turkey trot, and Vice President Vance's turkey jokes flop with the troops. Amy Schumer fuels divorce rumors by appearing without her wedding ring. Louis CK faces a complicated place in comedy with sold-out shows despite his controversial past. Kevin Hart hints at a potential comedy project with Kat Williams and Mike Epps. Jim Gaffigan enjoys a bourbon-sponsored special, and his recent video reaches 3.4 million views. The Just for Laughs Vancouver festival announces its lineup, and comedian Leanne Morgan shares her pre-show superstitions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, we bring you the best of on Thanksgiving Day! The 9/11 families still lack answers from Saudi Arabia's involvement in September 11th. Mohammed bin Salman's claim that Osama bin Laden used Saudis to destroy U.S.-Saudi relations is crap. MBS says he wants a two state solution with Israel and Palestine but he won't take in one Palestinian from Gaza. Later, NY Post's Miranda Devine criticizes the FBI and Secret Service for mishandling the investigation into Thomas Crooks' attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania rally. An independent source uncovered Crooks' 17 online accounts revealing his ideological shift from pro-Trump supporter in 2019—issuing threats against Democrats—to anti-Trump critic by 2020, with increasingly violent rhetoric advocating terrorism, assassination, and interactions with a neo-Nazi. The Crooks files need to be released. Also, Qatar is pumping tens of billions of dollars into American universities to help the Muslim Brotherhood weaken America and destroy democracy. It's stunning to the extent we are blind to what Qatar is doing. We ignore this at our own peril. Later, CAIR is suing Texas over Gov Greg Abbott's ‘terrorist' designation. Abbott should use this lawsuit to get to the bottom of CAIR's funding. He should counter claim or conduct discovery on all of their contacts, emails, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Last week, US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in the White House, after which there were several announcements. Among them were a $1 trillion investment by the Saudis into the US economy, the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, advancements in critical minerals cooperation, and an AI Memorandum of Understanding. Of course, the one announcement that Israel has been waiting for — Saudi normalization — did not come. This week, we learn about the rise of the crown prince and how he's transformed his country. We talk about how the gains in Washington correspond with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and whether normalization with Israel is even still on the table. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, November 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting reveals President Trump's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was far more heated behind closed doors than either side admitted publicly. We'll break down what happened and why it matters. Plus, the U.S. Navy has scrapped its Constellation-class frigate program, a major setback in America's effort to keep up with China's rapidly expanding naval fleet. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDBand using code PDB. Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The H3 Show we discuss urinal etiquette, check in on Austin McBroom after Catherine's pregnancy announcement, and we talk about MrBeast's Saudi carnival! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geopolitics of the Gulf and Eurasia: US-Saudi Relations and China's Global Strategy — Victoria Coates, Vice President, Heritage Foundation — Victoria Coates addresses U.S.-Saudi relations, noting that technology transfer risks from China exist but remain manageable through export-controlled F-35 versions. She argues that Russia is dependent on Beijing in the Ukraine war, which serves China's strategic objective of distracting the West from Indo-Pacific developments. A perceived Russian victory would embolden China toward aggression in East Asia. Coates identifies security guarantees and Saudi openness to the Abraham Accords as key priorities for regional stability.  1922 PEKING

From April 13, 2023: A few weeks ago, China made headlines for brokering a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to thaw diplomatic relations after seven years of cutting ties and even more years of tense relations. Since then, we've already begun to see some downstream effects of this deal, with significant movement on the war in Yemen and the reopening of Iran's embassy in Saudi Arabia.This is a story with two major strands—one about the potential effects of a successful normalization between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and another about how China, and not the U.S., seems to have made it happen. To understand what all of this might mean for the region, Lawfare Associate Editor Hyemin Han talked to Lawfare Senior Editor Scott Anderson and CNAS Middle East Security Program Director Jonathan Lord about the contours of the deal, China's involvement in the process, and what to look out for as this deal ripens.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.

This week on the Mark Levin Show, the judges in the James Comey case are obstructing the prosecution by granting rare access to secret grand jury information under Federal Rule 6e, despite no evidence of misconduct during the indictment, effectively trying to dismiss the case before trial. The judges continue lecturing the prosecution on alleged faults which create an awful situation. Later, no we are not ready for Michelle Obama to be President. She's a radical leftist who keeps trashing our country and talking down to the people. She'd be unable to hold up to scrutiny on substantive issues had she run. She's no Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, and on and on. The 9/11 families still lack answers from Saudi Arabia's involvement on September 11th. Mohammed bin Salman's claim that Osama bin Laden used Saudis to destroy U.S.-Saudi relations is crap. MBS says he wants a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine but he won't take in one Palestinian from Gaza. The video with Democratic veterans urging the military and intelligence communities to defy ‘illegal orders' from President Trump, without specifying what those orders are is shocking. This is unprecedented exploitation, implying the President is portrayed as a law-violating dictator. Democrats pretend to support the military while slashing its budgets under Biden. A three-judge panel issued a 160-page order blocking Texas's new congressional redistricting plan, alleging it was unlawfully based on race rather than partisanship. In a scathing 104-page dissent, Judge Jerry Smith accused majority judges Jeffrey Vincent Brown and David Guaderrama of "pernicious judicial misbehavior" by denying him adequate time to review and respond, calling it the most outrageous judicial conduct he had encountered in 37 years. Smith argued the redistricting was driven by partisan gain, not racial animus, dismantling the majority's claims as deceptive, misleading, and factually erroneous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Pam Bondi fields questions about the next steps in disclosures on the Epstein files, which could come within the next month. President Trump courts massive Saudi investment during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's first White House visit in seven years. The criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey teeters after a dramatic courtroom revelation about irregularities in how the indictment was approved. A sympathetic media profile of a 79-year-old man caught up in the immigration crackdown omits key details of his criminal past, including a rape conviction.  Lean: Visit https://BrickhouseSale.com for 30% off Walmart: Learn how Walmart is fueling the future of U.S. manufacturing at https://Walmart.com/America-at-work Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the 9/11 families still lack answers from Saudi Arabia's involvement in September 11th. Mohammed bin Salman's claim that Osama bin Laden used Saudis to destroy U.S.-Saudi relations is crap. MBS says he wants a two state solution with Israel and Palestine but he won't take in one Palestinian from Gaza. Later, NY Post's Miranda Devine criticizes the FBI and Secret Service for mishandling the investigation into Thomas Crooks' attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania rally. An independent source uncovered Crooks' 17 online accounts revealing his ideological shift from pro-Trump supporter in 2019—issuing threats against Democrats—to anti-Trump critic by 2020, with increasingly violent rhetoric advocating terrorism, assassination, and interactions with a neo-Nazi. The Crooks files need to be released.  Also, Gov Mike Dunleavy calls in to discuss a new discovery at Alaska's Graphite Creek site near Nome which has uncovered vast reserves of graphite and rare earth elements potentially dealing a major blow to China's 90% dominance in these minerals. The project qualifies for Defense Production Act materials and plans to ship resources to an Ohio plant, maximizing value through by-product recovery. This find allows the U.S. to wean off China's rare earth minerals. Afterward, all of the so-called Epstein files will be released. Rep Clay Higgins was the only Congressman to vote against it, but he has a good point. There are innocent victims, witnesses and people who were helping investigators that do not want there name out in the media.  Finally, Dr Marc Siegel calls in to discuss his new book – The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House votes today on whether to force the release of long-awaited Epstein files, a move pushed by a bipartisan coalition despite President Trump's earlier efforts to stop it. A widening feud between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene exposes growing cracks inside the MAGA movement over foreign policy and the “America First” agenda. And President Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the White House as both sides seek deeper security and economic ties.Want more comprehensive 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 Kelsey Snell, Megan Pratz, Rebecca Rossman, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy