Podcasts about Saudi Arabia

Is CM Punk a hypocrite for going to Saudi Arabia? Anyone who knows Matt Hardy knows The Hardys and Punk have had an up and down relationship, but Matt gives his honest opinion on the CM Punk/Saudi Arabia situation, and whether or not Punk is a "WWE Guy" at this juncture on an all-new Extreme Life!   Special thanks to this week's sponsors!   Mando - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo HARDY at ShopMando.com! #mandopod #Ad     FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS MATT HARDY at https://linktr.ee/matthardypod   Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com   On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.  You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures.   Download the podcast:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com   #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz

Ep. 485: Team IYH Reacts to WWE Night of Champions from Saudi Arabia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-your-howse--3318368/support.

Matt Maher, aka Imp, revisits the WWE week that was.This week talking Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, the Punk/Cena main event and Monday Night RAW!Night of Champions- John Cena vs CM Punk (3:41)RAW- Sami Zayn & PENTA vs Seth's Killer B's (26:11)The Social Suplex Newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage/Chopped Tees official Imp Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/social-suplex-network/imps-wwe-adventure2024 FOH Draft = https://payhip.com/b/0dVQpFollow us on Bluesky: @socialsuplex.bsky.social, @thedamnimplicat.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplexFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleSupport the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this special Independence Day episode, Ghost weaves an epic narrative tracing the origins of the American Revolution through the story of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, and connects those lessons to today's geopolitical chessboard. Ghost recounts Marion's improbable triumphs using irregular warfare and explains how his tactics and spirit echo in modern conflicts. Shifting to current events, the show dives into the escalating tension between Russia and Azerbaijan over organized crime raids, retaliatory arrests, and a media crackdown. Ghost analyzes why Zelensky has publicly sided with Azerbaijan, adding friction to the Russia-Ukraine dynamic. The discussion then pivots to Israel's Likud Party demanding annexation of the West Bank and how this push clashes with Saudi Arabia's clear rejection of any move erasing Palestinian sovereignty. With Saudi ministers flying to Moscow and Washington while Netanyahu seeks Trump's support, Ghost underscores how historic alliances are being tested. Rounding out the episode, he examines potential ceasefire developments in Gaza, the regional implications of a fragmented Lebanon, and why the Abraham Accords narrative may be shifting again.

Join Pondwater & Amy as they break down all the action, surprises, and standout moments from WWE's latest blockbuster event in Saudi Arabia! From jaw-dropping entrances to controversial finishes, they cover the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether it was title changes, returning legends, or backstage buzz, Pondwater & Amy have the hottest takes and funniest reactions you'll hear anywhere. Don't miss this full recap from the desert spectacle!

Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's Episode:Over the past few days, we've observed strong signs that Israeli leaders are moving to bring the Gaza war to a close, though it remains unclear how exactly this would take shape.On Tuesday, Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermermet with senior Trump administration officials in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House on Monday, July 7. This comes just over a week after Israel's 12-day war against the Iranian regime. The war also included, of course, a round of American strikes on Iran's three key nuclear facilities. Prime Minister Netanyahu spent his entire political career warning of the existential threat posed by Iran's nuclear program, and he is now largely being credited — even by domestic critics — with its destruction. As the post-Iran War geopolitical map is being drawn, we wonder, what could be Netanyahu's next moves in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. Saudi Arabia, and domestically, in Israel?To discuss this we are joined by Israeli author and journalist Ari Shavit. Ari is the author of the award-winning book My Promised Land and was a senior correspondent at Haaretz for many years.To order Ari's book, My Promised Land: https://tinyurl.com/45jbnhbzCREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

This episode is brought to you by Raw Beverage Trading - Your hospitality supply chain partner. Connect at sale@rawcoffee.ae••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Genesis Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/nI5krdiOKnE2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/1Mz-vmm8dPU3. Running a Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/NmDxkiuTuzg4. The Future of Saudi Arabia as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/QhcIfVSnz9E5. How to do Good Business - https://youtu.be/zdZUxa3Og_UIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel delve into the historical significance of coffee in Jazan, recent government initiatives like Vision 2030, and the challenges and potential of Saudi coffee as a burgeoning origin. Wayel shares personal anecdotes, the importance of quality control, and comparison with Yemeni coffee. The episode emphasizes the growth of specialty coffee in Saudi Arabia and the vision for its future on the world stage.Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here:https://sulalat.com/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This week on the Experience, Jim looks at his TNA agent reports from 2009, as well as an old letter he wrote to Dr. Tom Prichard about a pest! Plus Jim reviews AEW Dynamite! Also, Jim talks CM Punk in Saudi Arabia, Kast Media's monthly report for May, custard, small managers, ratings, and more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/jce Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Karen Elliott House is a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Elliott House retired in 2006 as publisher of The Wall Street Journal, senior vice president of Dow Jones & Company, and a member of the company's executive committee.  She is a broadly experienced business executive with particular expertise and experience in international affairs stemming from a distinguished career as a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and editor. She is author of On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines—and Future, published in September 2012 by Knopf. During a 32-year career with Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, Elliott House also served as foreign editor, diplomatic correspondent, and energy correspondent based in Washington D.C.  Her journalism awards include a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for coverage of the Middle East (1984), two Overseas Press Club awards for coverage of the Middle East and of Islam and the Edwin M. Hood award for Excellence in Diplomatic Reporting for a series on Saudi Arabia (1982). In both her news and business roles, she traveled widely over many years and interviewed world leaders including Saddam Hussein, Lee Kwan Yew,  Zhu Rongji, Vladimir Putin, Shimon Peres, Benjamin Natanyahu, Saudi King Abdullah, Hosni Mubarak, Margaret Thatcher, Richard Nixon, Helmut Kohl, George H.W. Bush, the late King Hussein and Yasser Arafat. She  has appeared frequently on television over the past three decades as an executive of the Wall Street Journal and as an expert on international relations. Elliott House has served and continues to serve on multiple non-profit boards including the Rand Corp., where she is chairman of the board, the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Asia Society, the German-American Council, and Boston University.  She also is a member of the advisory board of the College of Communication at the University of Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where in 1996 she was the recipient of the University's “Distinguished Alumnus” award.  She studied and taught at Harvard University's Institute of Politics and she holds honorary degrees from Pepperdine University (2013), Boston University (2003) and Lafayette College (1992).  She also is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the past week involving CM Punk's trip to Saudi Arabia, apology for past comments, and the backlash. We go into the comments made in the past, how Punk addressed them at the kickoff event, the reaction online, and Thurston's opinion piece from earlier this week. Plus, Pollock & Thurston have exclusive details on the WWE Unreal series coming to Netflix, WWE & Vince McMahon file motions to stop the discovery phase for Janel Grant, Tony Khan discusses Q2 ratings and a return to Wembley Stadium in 2026. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Story Time with Dutch Mantell 139 | WWE Night of Champions Review After a suprisingly entertaining showing in Saudi Arabia for WWE night of Champions, Dutch Mantell is here to rate the show overall and discuss the specific parts of the show that he feels were hitting the right notes.  What would be the right thing to do next with Jacob fatu?  What made the match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton work so well?  Is CM Punk a sellout? Aall this and more on this week's edition of Story Time with Dutch Mantell. PW Tees Store - https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dutchmantell https://www.youtube.com/@StevieRichardsShow https://www.youtube.com/@WSI https://www.facebook.com/storytimewithdutchmantell Email questions to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Email for signed merch: dirtydutchmantell@gmail.com  Got a question for Dutch Mantell? Email it to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Want signed merchandise from Dutch Mantell? Email: dirtydutchmantell@gmail.com

On this episode of The A Show, Meelz & Justin talk about music streaming before thye do a detour to talk about WWE Night of Champions and the larger conversation about CM Punk's role on the show, his apology to Saudi Arabia, and the people who have reacted to it. They also talk about the current card for WWE Evolution, and who should make it on.

This episode is brought to you by Raw Beverage Trading - Your hospitality supply chain partner. Connect at sale@rawcoffee.ae••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Genesis Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/nI5krdiOKnE2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/1Mz-vmm8dPU3. Running a Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/NmDxkiuTuzg4. The Future of Saudi Arabia as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/QhcIfVSnz9E5. How to do Good Business - https://youtu.be/zdZUxa3Og_UIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel delve into the unique coffee culture of Saudi Arabia. They discuss the traditional methods of coffee preparation, the differences across the Middle Eastern region, and the impact of the specialty coffee industry. Wayel shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing and the rituals of serving coffee, as well as insights into the specialty coffee market and Sulalat's approach to roasting and customer service. They also talk about the entrepreneurial spirit in Saudi Arabia and the involvement of business owners in the coffee industry. Stay tuned for the next episode where they will explore Saudi Arabia as an emerging coffee origin.Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here:https://sulalat.com/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Chuck Todd begins by reacting to the senate passing Trump's signature piece of legislation: “The Big Beautiful Bill.” He reviews the excuses and rationales given by the senators who had expressed issues with the bill but still voted for it, and explains why the fear of Donald Trump's wrath is enough to get lawmakers to fall in line and explains why the bill's passage is emblematic of the broken state of Congress.Then, Chuck is joined by political scientist and Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer to dissect the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing the world today. The discussion begins with analysis of recent Iranian strikes and the Middle East conflict, exploring whether Iran has been exposed as a "paper tiger" and examining the complex dynamics between Trump, Netanyahu, and regional powers like Saudi Arabia. Bremmer offers insights into Iran's domestic vulnerabilities—noting the regime's mere 20% public support—while assessing the likelihood of nuclear developments and potential exit strategies from current conflicts.The conversation expands to cover Trump's relationship with NATO allies, the slowly deteriorating situation in Ukraine, and Putin's potential next moves, including the concerning possibility of nuclear escalation if his regime faces existential threats. Bremmer and Todd also tackle the rise of populist movements globally, the erosion of democratic guardrails in America, and the fundamental shift toward reactionary politics that may define a generation. Throughout, Bremmer provides his characteristic blend of realpolitik analysis and concern for democratic institutions, culminating in a sobering assessment of how America's political system now rewards winners over leaders and creates conditions where "socialists can't beat capitalists, but they can beat kleptocrats."Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment regarding the potential for erosion of Trump's support, election denialism and a fun alternate history theory where legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka beat Barack Obama for state office in Illinois.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction00:15 90 days from Liberation Day and “90 deals in 90 days”, there are two deals01:30 Trump will back off on tariffs again to avoid economic damage02:30 The Big Beautiful Bill passes the Senate04:15 Josh Hawley votes for bill despite promises not to cut health care06:00 Lisa Murkowski cites tax break expiration for her yes vote08:15 Murkowski has always been Alaska first over America first09:30 Republicans fall in line out of fear of Trump11:00 Congress is broken 13:00 Bipartisanship is dead in the 21st century14:30 Both parties have weaponized partisanship16:15 How do we fix the broken congress?17:30 The public needs to understand WHY congress is broken19:00 Independents could force congress to function better21:00 Bill was rushed due to Trump's impatience22:30 We're in the kleptocracy stage, headed toward authoritarianism24:00 Dysfunction in congress has created a more powerful presidency26:00 Ian Bremmer joins the Chuck ToddCast! 28:00 Media cycle has already moved on from the Iran strike 29:15 The strike wasn't meant to be a war 30:15 Steve Bannon's theory that we're on the brink of WW3 31:45 Trump wanted a negotiated settlement with Iran 33:00 Netanyahu was always going to force the US's hand 34:30 Trump is capable of telling Bibi "no" 36:15 Would Trump support a two state solution? 38:30 Iran has no friends on the global stage willing to support them 40:15 After investigators access Gaza, Israel will lose support 41:45 Saudis will demand a two state solution 43:15 Did we expose Iran as a "paper tiger"? 45:30 The Iranian regime only has 20% support from the public 46:30 Iran's strong enough to put down an uprising 47:30 The U.S. won't put boots on the ground in Iran 49:00 What is Iran's exit strategy from this conflict? 52:00 Iran is likely 3 years away from a bomb 53:15 Iran may be a theocracy, but doesn't act irrationally 54:45 The state of Iraq's leadership? 56:15 Is there global investment in Iraq? 57:15 Status of Trump + NATO? 59:30 Europe underinvested in defense for decades 1:01:15 Pushing Europe to spend more on defense is one of Trump's best achievements 1:02:00 Status of Russia/Ukraine war? 1:03:00 Ukraine is losing slowly 1:04:15 Chances Putin would attack one of the Baltic states? 1:06:15 Putin could use a nuke if he felt his regime was at risk 1:08:15 The rise of left wing populism 1:10:00 American elections will be free and fair, but public won't think so 1:12:00 Guardrails on the executive branch have been weakened 1:13:15 Are we stuck with reactionary politics for a generation? 1:14:45 Trump didn't attend funeral for assassinated Minnesota lawmakers 1:15:45 The U.S. doesn't create leaders, it creates winners 1:18:30 The lack of bipartisanship creates bad legislation 1:19:45 The Big Beautiful Bill will create more Mamdanis 1:20:45 Socialists can't beat capitalists, but they can beat kleptocrats1:23:30 Thoughts on conversation with Ian Bremmer 1:24:00 Mamdani beat Cuomo by double digits in final tally 1:25:30 There will be a fight for the soul of the Democratic party 1:26:15 Ask Chuck 1:26:30 Could Trump's support erode like Marion Barry's? 1:30:30 Election denialism now coming from both sides regularly? 1:36:30 How different would things look if Mike Ditka had beat Obama in Illinois?

It's the start of a new NBA year! And it hasn't been a good start for the Kings. The Kings started out by losing Jake LaRavia and then trading Jonas Valančiūnas to the Nuggets for Dario Saric. They then got into a long recruiting process with Dennis Schroder which ended with them signing him for 3 year $45 million.Not the most splashy first 36 or so hours. Let's see if the Kings can cook up something in the coming days and/or weeks and months.Owen also talks about the bizarre CM Punk stuff in Saudi Arabia.Use code SKT15 on checkout to get 15% off from HYVDesigns on Etsy during checkout or use this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hyvdesigns/?etsrc=sdt&coupon=SKT15Intro Music by Blue Dot Sessions. https://www.sessions.blueIf you want to email us: kingtherapypod@gmail.com

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 Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will embark on his third trip to to Washington early next week to meet with US President Donald Trump. This comes alongside increased pressure to end the war in Gaza and perhaps the potential of a domino-type deal between Israel and regional players. Berman speaks about reports that Israel and Syria are holding “advanced talks” on a bilateral agreement halting hostilities between the countries. Could this lead to Syria joining the Abraham Accords? And what position does this put Turkey in, even as its neighbor, Iran, just suffered a defeat at the hands of the US and Israel. Israel’s military chief has advised cabinet ministers against ordering the Israel Defense Forces to expand operations in the Gaza Strip, over fears that doing so could significantly endanger the lives of hostages still held in the Palestinian enclave, according to Hebrew media accounts Monday. Berman speaks about the terrible decision that has faced Israel's political echelons for almost 21 months -- hostages or defeating Hamas -- and how Israeli soldiers in Gaza will likely increasingly be on Hamas's radar as long as no decision is taken. At least 11 people in Gaza were killed yesterday in the area of a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution center, according to local Palestinian media outlets. Also Monday, the military admitted in a statement that it has killed several civilians near aid sites in recent weeks and said it has learned lessons that will avoid similar incidents in the future. Berman recently spoke with the head of GHF, Reverend Johnnie Moore Jr. He brings us highlights from their conversation. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Netanyahu set to visit White House July 7 as US pushes for end to Gaza war Israel in ‘advanced talks’ for deal to end hostilities with Syria, says senior official Israel says Hezbollah must disarm before any Lebanon peace talks can advance Dozens said killed in Gaza; IDF admits it has killed several civilians near aid sites Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran has used its status as a leading oil and gas producer to promote dedollarization, rejecting the US dollar and trading with China, Russia, India, and other BRICS members in their national currencies. Ben Norton explains the Western economic war on Iran, and Tehran's response. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ziGNmvOh6k US pressures Saudi Arabia to sell oil in dollars, not Chinese yuan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmYybJZo3fo The real reasons for the US-Israeli war on Iran, explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwH780cEcEQ Topics 0:00 US dollar's "exorbitant privilege" 0:50 Sanctions: weaponization of US dollar 1:33 De-dollarization 3:54 Economic warfare 5:15 History of US meddling in Iran 6:41 Geopolitics of oil 7:22 Iranian leaders promote de-dollarization 8:42 BRICS trade in national currencies 10:33 Iran's oil and gas production 10:51 Gulf flirts with petroyuan 11:34 History of petrodollar system 12:31 OPEC oil embargo 13:55 Saudi King Faisal 14:30 OPEC oil embargo 14:55 Nixon-Kissinger deal with Saudis 16:50 Super Imperialism 17:39 Oil backs US seigniorage 19:31 Saudi Arabia and petrodollar 20:20 US pressure on Saudi Arabia 21:44 War on Iran 22:27 Why USA wants regime change 23:47 Outro

Episode 131 of Wrestling Tonight dives into one of the most consequential weeks in professional wrestling, where spectacle met scandal and history was made on multiple fronts. At the center of it all was WWE's Night of Champions, an event clouded in geopolitical controversy and marked by dramatic in-ring developments. Headlining the show was John Cena, who emerged from his clash with CM Punk still Undisputed WWE Champion after a chaotic main event that seemed designed to frustrate rather than resolve. Punk's return to Saudi Arabia, after years of public criticism of the regime, added a complex emotional layer to the match—only to be further muddled by a murky finish and post-match taunting from Seth Rollins, who now looms large as a wild card with the Money in the Bank briefcase and Paul Heyman at his side. Elsewhere on the card, Cody Rhodes captured the King of the Ring crown in a ceremonial victory over Randy Orton, a bout more notable for its symbolism than its drama. Jade Cargill's Queen of the Ring triumph over Asuka was a visual spectacle but highlighted the steep learning curve she still faces. Sami Zayn, returning to Saudi Arabia for only the second time, scored an emotional victory over Karrion Kross in a moment that resonated deeply with the live crowd. The U.S. Title scene saw more chaos than clarity, with Solo Sikoa toppling Jacob Fatu in a match heavy on interference and light on clean resolution. WWE rounded out the event with a formal announcement: the 2026 Royal Rumble will be held in Riyadh, solidifying its long-term partnership with the Kingdom in a move that continues to stir debate about the company's global priorities and moral compass. Across the wrestling landscape, AEW is preparing for a record-setting night of its own as All In: Texas—set for July 12 at Globe Life Field—has already surpassed $2.5 million in gate revenue with over 19,000 paid tickets sold, becoming the most-attended non-WWE wrestling event in North American history. The event has begun to take shape with Mark Briscoe and Kris Statlander securing the first slots in their respective Casino Gauntlet matches, while JetSpeed—Mike Bailey and Kevin Knight—earned a title shot against The Hurt Syndicate after a fiery win on Dynamite. Their celebration was short-lived, as Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, flanked by MVP and MJF, launched a brutal assault that left both challengers laid out, punctuating their dominance with a table-shattering finale. Back in NXT, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo claimed the Heritage Cup in dramatic and controversial fashion, as interference from Luca Crusifino backfired, fracturing the D'Angelo Family and casting doubt over loyalties. Injuries continue to plague WWE's roster, with Liv Morgan undergoing shoulder surgery and Chad Gable reportedly sidelined following an on-screen arm-break angle with Penta. Gable is set for surgery in early July and may miss several months of action. Meanwhile, Keith Lee took to social media to reassure fans his prolonged AEW absence is not health-related but rather out of his hands, a quiet critique of creative stasis. ROH and CMLL's Global Wars event delivered one of the year's most stirring cards, headlined by Bandido's successful ROH World Title defense over Mascara Dorada in a lucha clinic that further cemented his reign. The night also featured the emotional submission victory of Blue Panther over Lee Moriarty, which led to a surprise appearance from Bryan Danielson. Days later, Danielson again shocked fans by returning after AEW Collision in a surprise segment with Max Caster, submitting him in seconds with the LeBell Lock after an assist from Adam Cole. For the night, Danielson aligned with Kyle O'Reilly as “Kyle Danielson,” delighting the Washington crowd with a heartfelt rendition of “The Final Countdown.” Elsewhere in the news, the legal pressure continues to mount for WWE as Janel Grant's legal team filed a sweeping discovery request seeking emails, board minutes, NDA drafts, and internal communications involving Vince McMahon, WWE HR, Linda McMahon, and Dr. Carlton Colker. The move is intended to challenge WWE's push for arbitration, arguing that Grant's allegations of coercion deserve to be scrutinized in open court. MLW found itself in AEW's crosshairs as MJF appeared unannounced at an MLW taping to attack Mistico, further fueling speculation of a storyline—or power play—between the companies. NJPW's G1 tournament suffered a personal setback as Bad Luck Fale withdrew following a loss in the family, opening the door for Satoshi Kojima to face Ryohei Oiwa in the play-in. Meanwhile, Bobby Lashley not only continues his dominance in AEW but has also been announced for a French indie show following Forbidden Door, while teasing a potential MMA return after appearing at a recent BKFC event. In the world of broadcast media, SiriusXM has announced the launch of Pro Wrestling Nation, a 24/7 channel devoted entirely to pro wrestling that will replace Fight Nation. The new station will feature expanded programming including Busted Open Radio, Off the Ropes with Jonathan Coachman, and shows hosted by Natalya and Denise Salcedo. And just across from Madison Square Garden, a new Hulk Hogan-themed bar called Slam is preparing to open its doors, promising fans memorabilia, MSG nostalgia, and a full-circle tribute to one of wrestling's most controversial icons. From Saudi stadiums to Texas megashows, courtroom battles to backstage power moves, Wrestling Tonight continues to bring you the full spectrum of professional wrestling in all its triumphs, contradictions, and unfinished stories. Be sure to subscribe to Wrestling Tonight on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts—and follow @TurnbuckleTavern for weekly insights across WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, ROH, and the independent scene.

This episode is brought to you by Raw Beverage Trading - Your hospitality supply chain partner. Connect at sale@rawcoffee.ae••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future.The first episodes in this series are:1. The Genesis Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/nI5krdiOKnE2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/1Mz-vmm8dPU3. Running a Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/NmDxkiuTuzg4. The Future of Saudi Arabia as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/QhcIfVSnz9E5. How to do Good Business - https://youtu.be/zdZUxa3Og_UIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel discuss the Saudi specialty coffee market and the unique challenges faced in catering to different cultural palates.Wayel shares his journey from tasting specialty coffee abroad to establishing a successful coffee brand in Saudi Arabia. They delve into the nuances of customer preferences, the impact of coffee auctions, the role of cultural and genetic differences in flavor profiles, and the importance of creating region-specific cupping forms. This insightful conversation also touches on the differing views of quality within the global coffee industry.Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here:https://sulalat.com/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to the USMNT's penalty shootout win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to their semifinal matchup with Guatemala. Then, the team reacts to PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Inter Miami as Lionel Messi is bounced from the Club World Cup. Plus, a look at Mexico's win vs Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 425 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with geopolitical and intelligence analyst Dmitri Alperovitch about the new security dynamics and economic opportunities that arise from America's and Israel's attacks on Iran, the risks of strategic overreach, and whether U.S. actions do more to compel or deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. In the first hour, Alperovitch scrutinizes Israel's decision to initiate a series of targeted strikes against Iran's nuclear program, including their decision to assassinate key nuclear scientists and senior members of the IRGC. We discuss America's choice to participate in this campaign, Iran's response, potential additional repercussions from these attacks, political conditions within the Islamic Republic, and whether this latest round of violence might precipitate the collapse of the Iranian government or incite a coup against its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. In the second hour, Alperovitch is asked whether he believes Trump's decision to involve the American military directly in Israel's war with Iran was in America's national interests or if it results in strategic overreach that will further undermine American security and the credibility of American global leadership. He and Kofinas discuss how this move is perceived by other regional players like Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States, how it alters the security dynamics in the Middle East, and how it affects Dmitri's assessment of the risks Washington faces in its broader Cold War with the People's Republic of China. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 06/23/2025

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to the USMNT's penalty shootout win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to their semifinal matchup with Guatemala. Then, the team reacts to PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Inter Miami as Lionel Messi is bounced from the Club World Cup. Plus, a look at Mexico's win vs Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Raw Beverage Trading - Your hospitality supply chain partner. Connect at sale@rawcoffee.ae••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future.The first episodes in this series are:1. The Genesis Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/nI5krdiOKnE2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/1Mz-vmm8dPU 3. Running a Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/NmDxkiuTuzg 4. The Future of Saudi Arabia as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/QhcIfVSnz9E 5. How to do Good Business - https://youtu.be/zdZUxa3Og_U In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel discuss the journey of Saudi Arabia's specialty coffee industry from its inception to its promising future. Wayel, a retired software engineer with a deep passion for coffee, shares how his hobby turned into a significant business, navigating challenges like coffee supply, infrastructure, and meeting customer demands. Join us for an in-depth conversation about launching a specialty coffee business in Saudi Arabia, the importance of cultural palette, and building relationships with farmers. Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here:https://sulalat.com/en https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/ https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer!FACTOR FORM - Start your day right with Daily Greens by Factor Form at http://www.factor75.com/solomonster to get 40 PERCENT OFF off plus FREE shipping on your first order!Solomonster reviews WWE Night of Champions 2025 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with CM Punk challenging John Cena for the WWE championship, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton in the King of the Ring finals, Jade Cargill and Asuka battle for the Queen of the Ring and a new face debuts in the battle for the United States championship.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

On this episode of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to all the Gold Cup quarterfinal action, starting with Honduras' dramatic penalty shootout win over Panama. Edrick Menjívar came up clutch in goal, helping his side reach their first semifinal since 2013. Mexico also took care of business against Saudi Arabia to secure a showdown with Honduras. Meanwhile, the USMNT prepares for their win-or-go-home match against Costa Rica. But just 24 hours before kickoff, a report on USMNT's Head Coach breaks the news. Mauricio Pochettino is rumored to have interviewed for the manager position with Brentford. The guys speak on what this means for team morale and Pochettino's future with the national team. They also discuss the U.S. starting XI predictions, Johnny Cardoso missing training, and handling the pressure of knockout play. Plus, a preview for who the USMNT could face in the semifinals and a quick check-in on Club World Cup results. Catch USMNT vs Costa Rica — Tuesday at 7 PM ET on FOX. Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLife Intro (0:00) Honduras Stuns Panama on Penalties (5:53) Red Hot Keeper: Edrick Menjivar (10:07) Alexis Vega Leads Mexico to Semifinals (12:04) Mauricio Pochettino Interviews with Brentford? (18:02) USMNT vs Costa Rica Preview (23:48) Canada & Jesse Marsch Look to Advance Past Guatemala (31:08) Club World Cup Round of 16 Kicks Off (32:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special thanks to Phil Marks of PWT and Jon Draper of Spitball Media for joining the show. The WWE Night of Champions 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivered a night of significant title changes and tournament conclusions.In the main event, John Cena retained his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk, thanks to interference from Seth Rollins. This sets up Cody Rhodes, who won the King of the Ring by defeating Randy Orton, to challenge Cena at SummerSlam.Solo Sikoa became the new United States Champion, defeating Jacob Fatu with help from Tonga Loa and a debuting Hikuleo. Meanwhile, Jade Cargill claimed the Queen of the Ring crown, earning her a shot at the WWE Women's Championship against Tiffany Stratton at SummerSlam.Other key matches included Rhea Ripley defeating Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight and Sami Zayn overcoming Karrion Kross.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Phil Lindsey (@PhilDL616) and Righteous Reg (@RighteousReg) are back for a new episode!- Review WWE Night of Champions- WWE's King & Queen of the Ring- Discuss the return of Kota Ibushi& much more.Mercedes Mone Photo By Ryan Loco (Follow Ryan on X at @RyanLoco If you want to bet on Wrestling or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGH... and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100!Want your question or statement read on the show? Donate a HumperChat at HumperChat.com or leave a SUPERCHAT in the YouTube Chat. (Click on the "$" located to the right at the bottom of the chatbox)To directly support us and our continuing breaking news, interviews, and the like, subscribe to FightfulSelect.com. You'll get exclusive news sent to you directly before anyone else, and dozens of podcasts monthly, including Sean Ross Sapp's Q&A, Ask Grapsody, Alex Pawlowski's Sour Graps, exclusive access to Fightful interviews, and more for only $5.99 a month or $64 a year!Fightful.com and Fightful Wrestling bring you accurate wrestling news, exclusive interviews, and podcasts in a professional but entertaining setting. We've interviewed the most prominent names across WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, UFC, and more!Make sure to check out Fightful Overbooked. The ESPN 2 version of Fightful!  / fightfuloverbooked . Also, visit our clips channel at  / fightfulscraps Shop our awesome merch! Shop.Fightful.comFollow Fightful on Social Media!X: FightfulX: FightfulSelectTiktok: / fightful.com Facebook: / fightfulonline Instagram: / fightfulonline Threads: @fightfulonlineBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fightful.comFightful EspanolEspanol Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Espanol Instagram: / fightful_espanol Espanol Twitter: FightfulespanolEspañol Patreon: / fightfulespanolOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/FIGHTFULSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fightful-pro-wrestling-and-mma-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Quick Count debuts on Bodyslam.net!Come hang with the gang as they go over the results from WWE Night of Champions 2025 from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.#WWENOC #WWE #WWERaw #SmackDown #WWESaudiArabia #Wrestling #ProWrestling #QuickCount #Bodyslam

Unlike other state-owned oil giants like Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco or Norway's Equinor...Brazil's Petrobras was founded without meaningful oil reserves. Bit strange isn't it? But for decades, Brazilians believed that their country had oil. And they persisted in that belief despite words and data saying otherwise. And their faith was rewarded! Turns out there was oil in Brazil. It just wasn't on land. In this video, how Brazil learned to drill its deepwater oil.

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Unlike other state-owned oil giants like Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco or Norway's Equinor...Brazil's Petrobras was founded without meaningful oil reserves. Bit strange isn't it? But for decades, Brazilians believed that their country had oil. And they persisted in that belief despite words and data saying otherwise. And their faith was rewarded! Turns out there was oil in Brazil. It just wasn't on land. In this video, how Brazil learned to drill its deepwater oil.

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with CM Punk's response to John Cena's pipebomb promo ahead of Night of Champions.Also: Three title matches including Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax in a Last Woman Standing Match for the Women's Title, The Street Profits vs. Wyatt Sicks for the WWE Tag Team titles, and Zelina Vega vs. Giulia for the Women's US championship.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Your Feedback/Questions, ad-free and timestamped. Today's stories:CM Punk apologizes for ‘blood money' tweetSmackDown's technical difficultiesSD return to two hours is officialTony Hinchliffe to host ‘WWE Late Night' showRoman Reigns cast in Street Fighter movieBig drop in AEW Dynamite ratingsPOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-Wai: WWF Full Metal (The Album)Friday: MCU L8R: Ironheart Episodes 1-3Saturday: UFC 317 Review with John Pollock & Jack WannanFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown (XL in the Café)Saturday: WWE Night of Champions ReviewMonday: Rewind-A-Raw Photo Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: https://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock & Wai Ting review WWE Night of Champions from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia featuring the King/Queen of the Ring finals and John Cena vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship.They discuss the Riyadh crowd's live response to CM Punk and assess the effects of his overall presentation heading into NOC, the impact of K/QOTR results heading into SummerSlam, the debut of Hikuleo, and Paul Levesque's post show comments about Punk.Ad-free version available for patrons at POSTwrestlingCafe.comWWE Night of ChampionsJune 28, 2025Kingdom ArenaRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaUndisputed WWE Title: John Cena (c) vs. CM PunkKing Of The Ring 2025 Final: Randy Orton vs. Cody RhodesQueen Of The Ring 2025 Final: Asuka vs. Jade CargillWWE United States Title: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo SikoaStreet Fight: Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel RodriguezSami Zayn vs. Karrion KrossPhoto Courtesy: WWEBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordMerch: http://Chopped-Tees.com/POSTwrestlingOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WWE brings Night of Champions back for the first time since 2023, returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the second premium live event outside of the U.S. this year. While the name of the event implies it will be a night dedicated to championship matches, only two will take place, headlined by another bout between longtime foes in John Cena and CM Punk for the Undisputed Championship. The United States Championship match features former members of The Bloodline.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

WWE Night of Champions from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is over. It's time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.  Check out the YouTube channel for the video version.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWtzZX6QLyo  

It's Night of Champions day here in the YLP Realm, and that means a brand spanking new episode of "News Of The Week", for Episode 433 of the YLP Podcast!On this week's episode of the pod, Mr. YLP Himself discusses all the news that's fit for him to talk about including:- Discussion about WWE staff being stuck in Qatar prior to WWE talent leaving for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday- Jim Ross announcing that he is finally cancer free- Liv Morgan's injury has WWE scrambling to revamp storylines and discussing how essential she has been in multiple storylinesEMAIL ME AT: younglionsperspective@gmail.comFOLLOW ME ON: Instagram - @ylp_podcast | X - @YLPerspectiveGET YOUR WAR MERCH HERE: wrestle-addict-radio-shop.fourthwall.com

The King of the Ring Men's and Women's final are here, and the @BrokenPencilBC (@Suave4Mayor x @DanjahOne) brings you another edition of #YKWAGW—predicting the less fortunate competitors of this weekend's WWE Night of Champions from Saudi Arabia! Bonus: a BPBC Mixtape casting the Street Fighter movie as pro wrestlers. Check your preferred streaming home & set a reminder. Like. Rate. Share. Most importantly, Subscribe for auto-delivery. https://pods.link/brokenpencilbc Available on all streaming platforms. #Bprowrestling #VidaHermosaCigars #CerwinVegastWentUp #MarkMyWords #FTCF #WCW #WWE #NXT #AEW #ROH #ImpactWrestling #NJPW #NWA #Podcast #NowStreaming #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Pandora #TuneIn #prowrestling #VidaHermosaCigars #CerwinVega

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Today's Headlines: President Trump is pressuring Israeli PM Netanyahu to end the Gaza war in exchange for a sweeping regional deal: hostages released, Hamas exiled, Gaza jointly governed by Arab states, and a conditional Israeli endorsement of Palestinian statehood—with Saudi Arabia and Syria joining the Abraham Accords. But the plan faces major hurdles: Hamas resists exile, Arab nations want Palestinian Authority involvement (which Netanyahu opposes), and Trump's meddling may be tied to helping Netanyahu dodge corruption charges. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei dismissed U.S. strikes as ineffective, contradicting Trump's claims of “obliteration,” while intel reports show only a few months' setback to Iran's nuclear program. Elsewhere, a Canadian man died in ICE custody, and GOP Rep. Andy Ogles called for NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani to be investigated and deported over old rap lyrics referencing a terror case. In another first, the Trump DOJ is suing all 15 federal judges in Maryland for slowing down deportations. The Senate parliamentarian struck down major Republican budget cuts—like SNAP reductions and student loan crackdowns—as non-compliant with congressional rules, complicating Trump's push to pass the bill by July 4.SCOTUS ruled states can block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding—even for non-abortion care—while Trump considers firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell early for not slashing rates fast enough. Finally, 280+ U.S. cities broke heat records this week as a “heat dome” scorched the Midwest and East Coast, affecting nearly 130 million Americans. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Times of Israel: Netanyahu, Trump said working on plan to end Gaza war and expand Abraham Accords Axios: Netanyahu wants to meet Trump at White House after Iran war success Axios: Iran's Khamenei claims U.S. strike didn't cause major damage to nuclear facilities ABC News: Trump, Hegseth slam news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack, say B-2 pilots upset CTV News: Canada ‘urgently seeking more information' on death of Canadian in ICE custody Newsweek: House Republican Wants Zohran Mamdani Deported Axios: "Bizarre" DOJ lawsuit fuels Trump's war against judicial branch NYT: Top Senate Official Rules Against Several Key Provisions in G.O.P. Policy Bill AP News: States can block Medicaid money for health care at Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court says WSJ: Trump Considers Naming Next Fed Chair Early in Bid to Undermine Powell Axios: Hundreds of heat records set across U.S. this week Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Hardy is back to answer YOUR questions on an all-new Extreme Life! Would Matt go to Saudi Arabia if asked? What's his favorite fast food item? What's his favorite storyline of all time? You asked, he answers!     Special thanks to this week's sponsors!   BlueChew - Try BlueChew FREE at BlueChew.com -- just pay $5 shipping. Use code HARDY at checkout! Mando - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo HARDY at ShopMando.com! #mandopod #Ad   F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code [INSERT CODE] at theperfectjean.nyc/matthardy15 #theperfectjeanpod     FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS MATT HARDY at https://linktr.ee/matthardypod   Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com   On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.  You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.     The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures.   Download the podcast:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com   #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz  

Nick kicks things off with pro-wrestling insider Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW Pro, diving into everything from WWE's controversial Saudi Arabia deal to what might truly be Goldberg's final match. There's also plenty to say about John Cena's surprise heel antics, and a deeper look at AEW's packed schedule—including the buzzworthy "Mexico Grand Slam," already being called one of 2025's standout shows. Swerve Strickland, Toni Storm, and MJF all get their due in a smart, rapid-fire rundown of what's hot in the ring. After the wrestling chat, Nick and Esmeralda Leon catch up on their summers—spoiler: there's sun, stories, and probably a complaint or two. They take on a few listener questions before swerving into stranger territory: Hollywood's most eccentric stars. From Joaquin Phoenix's head-scratching interviews to Shia LaBeouf's unpredictability, it's a gallery of oddball fame. [EP 362]

Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. We're still sifting through the facts and figuring out the results of the 12-day Israel-Iran war. But after every earthquake, there are aftershocks. Today, we’ll look at how this war has far-reaching effects on countries such as Russia, China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. We begin the program by looking at China, which is hosting a gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a China- and Russia-led regional security grouping. In attendance is Iran’s defense minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh. The conference is an attempt to build alternative international blocs to those backed by the United States, according to reporting on CNN. So, how does China fit in with the 12-day war? Our next stop is Russia. The world learned again that Russian military tech is no match for a first-class air force like the IDF after it failed to repel the Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Berman weighs in on Russia's nuanced approach to the Israel-Iran war and its cautious moves to not upset the Trump administration. Reports of Iranians fleeing to bordering Turkey during the conflict were unsurprising, said Berman, since the NATO nation is a gateway to Europe. We hear how Turkey responded to the war. Looking towards Saudi Arabia, US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff reiterated Wednesday his belief that additional countries will join the Abraham Accords, which normalized ties between Israel and several Muslim nations. We learn what would have to happen for this to occur and how there may be a softening on Israel's part following the recent conflict with Iran. Friday Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and the video was edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: (L-R) India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Iran's Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Kazakhstan's Defense Minister Dauren Kossanov, China's Defense Minister Dong Jun, Kyrgyzstan's Defense Minister Ruslan Mukambetov, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and Russia's Defense Minister Andrei Belousov gather for a group photo during the Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States in Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk tomorrow night's Night of Champions PLE, from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as well as answer some listener emails!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Matt Maher, aka Imp, revisits the WWE week that was.This week talking the Saudi Arabia show worries, Friday Night Smackdown and Monday Night RAW!Night of Champions concerns (1:00)Smackers- John Cena's Pipebomb (6:25)RAW- Semi Final #2 King and Queen of the Ring Matches (20:41)The Social Suplex Newsletter: https://www.socialsuplex.com/frontpage/Chopped Tees official Imp Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/en-uk/collections/social-suplex-network/imps-wwe-adventure2024 FOH Draft = https://payhip.com/b/0dVQpFollow us on Bluesky: @socialsuplex.bsky.social, @thedamnimplicat.bsky.socialFollow us on Twitter: @SocialSuplexFollow us on Instagram: @SocialSuplexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialSuplex/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/QUaJfaCVisit our website for news, columns, and podcasts: https://socialsuplex.com/Join the Social Suplex community Facebook Group: The Wrestling (Squared) CircleSupport the Social Podcast Network by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Victoria Coates, former Deputy National Security Advisor, provides her insights on the significant developments at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, where President Donald Trump achieved historic commitments from European nations to bolster their defense spending. Coates discusses the implications of these changes for global security, the ongoing challenges posed by China, and the recent peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne from Texas takes a look into the burgeoning creator economy, exploring how digital content creators are reshaping the economic landscape and the need for Congress to adapt to these changes. Finally, former Assistant Secretary of State and AMAC spokesman Bobby Charles joins for his weekly conversation. This week Bobby shares his take on the recent developments in the Middle East and the impact of President Trump's actions on global security. Bobby shares insights on the surgical strike against Iran, the implications for U.S. relations with key players like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and the importance of vigilance against potential threats within the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kids Bible Stories has grown into a global ministry—370+ episodes, Top 50 in the U.S., Top 3 in Saudi Arabia—with no team or studio, just me, fully trusting God. It’s changed lives:A boy in Indonesia learning faith and English, a girl in Germany acting out Bible stories, and a visually impaired child memorizing episodes to win an award. But when I lost all ad funding, I had a choice: run ads or trust this community. I chose you. Now, with your help, we’re translating the podcast into Spanish to reach even more children—but I can’t do it alone.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston discuss WWE's return to Saudi Arabia amid political unrest in the Middle East, and speak with journalist Karim Zidan. Pollock & Thurston review the latest requests from Janel Grant for the discovery phase of her case. Stephanie McMahon sits down with WWE President Nick Khan.Additionally, Tony Khan discusses AEW's cable audience, we examine AEW's popularity as it approaches All In, Netflix announces details for ‘WWE: Unreal', and Zohran Mamdani's pro wrestling tie-in.Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

USMNT: what we have learned about this team and individual players so far this tournament plus what to expect from Costa Rica and (unbiased) predictions GOLD CUP: the pluses and minuses of Jesse Marsch proactively painting himself as the bad boy of CONCACAF as well as whether Saudi Arabia give Mexico problems in other quarterfinal ROUND THE WORLD: thoughts on the Club World Cup so far, games to watch from the last matchday of group stage games and power rankings of both teams and fanbases STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets (#OverTrain is NOT cooking) and GOAWs

In Episode 424 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kamran Bokhari, Senior Director at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy, who has served in the U.S. State Department and as a Senior Consultant with the World Bank. Bokhari first appeared on the podcast shortly after the October 7th attacks to discuss the violence ignited by Hamas, the nature and scope of Iranian involvement, and how various regional actors exploited the growing disorder to their advantage, as the Biden administration struggled to stabilize a region on the brink of another major war. In subsequent appearances, Bokhari has provided the Hidden Forces audience with critical context for understanding U.S.-Israeli and Iranian strategic aims and limitations, the interests and constraints of other regional states (including Saudi Arabia and Turkey), how the events in the Middle East are perceived in Beijing and Moscow, and how the situation may evolve from here. The broader conflict with Iran, which has consistently framed these discussions, has now directly involved the United States following its recent deployment of fourteen 30,000-pound bombs targeting three Iranian nuclear sites: the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the nuclear facility in Natanz, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center. What happens next—and whether the White House's actions will ultimately prove beneficial to America's long-term strategic objectives—forms the central focus of this two-hour conversation. In the first hour, Bokhari and Kofinas update listeners on recent developments, assessing the initial successes and failures of U.S. and Israeli strategic planners, the Iranian response, immediate risks to the United States and its allies, and how this war is likely to reshape the economic and security order of the Middle East over the next five years. In the second hour, Demetri and Kamran widen their aperture to examine how the conflict will affect the economic and military imperatives of the United States and China, along with their respective alliances and trading networks. They also discuss the potential economic repercussions and secondary impacts resulting from America's attack on Iran. The episode concludes with an examination of best- and worst-case scenarios, ranging from a new investment supercycle in the Middle East to the deployment of battlefield nuclear weapons and heightened risks of international terrorism in the United States and Europe. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 06/23/2025

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