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Johtavien teollisuusmaiden G7-ryhmän huippukokous alkaa tänään Ranskan Evianissa. G7-maita ovat Ranska, Saksa, Italia, Japani, Britannia, Kanada ja Yhdysvallat. Kokoukseen osallistuu myös Ukrainan presidentti Volodymyr Zelenskyi koska tarkoituksena on saada aikaan uusi yhteisymmärrys Ukrainan tukemisesta. Myös Egyptin, Saudi-Arabian, Qatarin ja Arabiemiraattien johtoa on kutsuttu kokoukseen keskustelemaan Lähi-idän tilanteesta. Kokouspaikalta raportoi toimittaja Miina Väisänen ja tapaamiseen kohdistuvia odotuksia analysoivat poliittisen historian professori Juhana Aunesluoma sekä talous- ja sosiaalihistorian professori Jari Eloranta Helsingin yliopistosta. Ylen nettisivuilla on julkaistu laskuri, josta voit katsoa, miten paljon saat vastinetta työeläkemaksuillesi. Lisäksi Ylen tietojen mukaan suomalainen eläkejärjestelmä on monien remonttien jälkeen saavuttamassa myönteisen käännekohdan. Toimittajamme Antti Parviala kertoo lisää. Etelä-Pohjanmaalla Isossakyrössä sijaitseva 1500-luvun kivikirkko on ollut viisi vuotta suljettuna kunnostuksen vuoksi. Kirkko avautuu yleisölle jälleen juhannuksena. Kunnostustöistä kertoo Isonkyrön seurakunnan talouspäällikkö Maria Tirkkonen. Toimittaja Anne Elhaimer. Juontaja Seija Vaaherkumpu. Tuottaja Anna-Maria Haarala, toimittajat Heta Ylitie ja Veera Pennanen.
Wolfie looks at the rumours regarding Nottingham Forest Head Coach and a move away! Follow FFTV on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580102632885 Welcome back to Forest Fan TV! In today's video, Wolfie reacts to a massive breaking story regarding our gaffer, Vítor Pereira. As reported by journalist Ben Jacobs in image_0c0759.png, Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal are heavily interested in tempting Pereira away from the City Ground with a massive wage packet. While Pereira has managed in Saudi before with Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab, he is currently preparing for the upcoming season with Forest and is actually in talks over a contract extension. Wolfie breaks down whether the club can successfully fend off this Saudi interest, or if a massive financial offer could cause a shock summer managerial departure. But the news doesn't stop in the dugout! Wolfie also dives into the latest transfer rumours linking Nottingham Forest with a move for an exciting Belgian international defender to shore up our backline. Wolfie shares his unfiltered thoughts on both stories—from whether we should be worried about losing our head coach to how this potential new Belgian signing would fit into our tactical plans. Watch the full video to get the complete breakdown, and make sure to leave your thoughts on the Pereira situation and the transfer links in the comments section below! #nffc #premierleague #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rumors of reported takeover of Derby County by Saudi Arabian businessman Turki Al-Sheikh are continuing to gain pace. With that in mind, we are trying to gain different perspective on the deal and what that could mean for the future of Derby County Football Club. In this episode, Jack Bryan sits down with Alwaleed Aldebasi, a Saudi Arabian sport enthusiast, and Newcastle United supporter and podcaster (Newcastle with Waleed) to get a Saudi perspective. We learn more about Turki Al-Sheikh, his business ventures and why his reported interest in Derby County.Website: ramsreviewpodcast.comFacebook: Rams Review PodcastX: RamsReview1Email: Ramsreview@hotmail.comYouTube: The Rams Review PodcastThanks for listening and up The Rams!
The Esports World Cup 2026 will not be in Riyadh, and the industry that couldn't stop tweeting five years ago has gone completely silent. Thorin, Richard Lewis, and MonteCristo reunite to break down what the EWC's last-minute move to Paris actually reveals about the Saudi Arabian sportswashing project. The official line is that this was always part of the plan. The reality, per Richard's reporting, is that boots-on-the-ground staff were being told it was 100% Riyadh the day before the announcement. That gap between the press release and what people were actually told is the whole story. PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Factor: Head to https://Factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Raycon: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemen to get 15% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is the audio version of the Naavik Digest newsletter published on May 10th, 2026. This week, we dive deep into Savvy Games Group, exploring what the Saudi Arabian gaming holding company now owns, how it's performed, and its endgame.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://www.naavik.co/digest/inside-saudi-arabias-gaming-empireMeet with Naavik at the Nordic Game 2026: https://naavik.typeform.com/to/Jc5cl7eY Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting banned from Saudi Arabian air bases and air space after announcing Project Freedom. CarShield is offering 20% OFF with the code MEIDAS at https://CarShield.com/Meidas Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: SPEAKER’S STUMP SPEECH: Brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ We’re not falling apart by accident 21:38 SEGMENT 2: SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines || 'It's Not Just the Instagram Post' - More to Comey Indictment Than Meets the Eye || Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House Amid Security Scarex.com/SmoosieQ redstate.com/author/smoosieq 35:20 SEGMENT 3: LIV Golf to lose Saudi Arabian backers || Reality show reboot with Donald Trump Jr. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: SPEAKER’S STUMP SPEECH: Brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ We’re not falling apart by accident 21:38 SEGMENT 2: SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines || 'It's Not Just the Instagram Post' - More to Comey Indictment Than Meets the Eye || Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House Amid Security Scarex.com/SmoosieQ redstate.com/author/smoosieq 35:20 SEGMENT 3: LIV Golf to lose Saudi Arabian backers || Reality show reboot with Donald Trump Jr. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big economic growth, Landry going hard, Trump tells Republicans “don't be stupid”, and LIV Golf loses Saudi Arabian investment. Plus, the Message of the Day, why Disney doesn't fire Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reports from the Wall St Journal suggest the Saudi Arabian investment in LIV is over, so what now? We speak to the man who broke the story to understand what it means for the rebel golf league, players like Cameron Smith and events like LIV Adelaide.Featured: Andrew Beaton, Wall St Journal.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on April 29, 2026 Jake & Ben love that we get to talk playoffs again in Salt Lake City. Game 5 tonight. Top 3 Stories of the Day: AJ Dybantsa reveals his Signature Nike Logo, NBA Playoff talk, NCAA Tournament expanding. LIV Golf is reportedly losing its funding.
Why the NFL draft is Coachella for dadsThe 2026 EDSBS Charity Bowl is underway! More on that here.Washington is the winner of the Charity Bowl Getback Give-Back! Email suggestions for Spencer's $500 donation to shutdownfullcast@gmail.comShould we buy the Poinsettia Bowl y/nThe specific gravity of Conference USAWrestlemania was bad and that's why we're announcing our Saudi Arabian ska tourWhat is Texas A&M learning from the war in IranLet's draft some guysAlachua County sleeper cell, activateThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Corey CunninghamDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz
Jamie is joined by the Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and broadcaster James Gregg on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast.They look back on Matt Fitzpatrick's win in a playoff against Scottie Scheffler at the RBC Heritage - another tournament where players have had to deal with a partisan crowd.With rumours swirling about its future, they also discuss LIV Golf and what would happen if Saudi Arabian investment was to be withdrawn.Plus, Jamie spent a few days in St Andrews last week with our friends at Callaway! While he was there he got a chance to sit down and chat with Sir Andy Murray and Joe Root about their love of golf.-•You can watch the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and all the major tournaments live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here:www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast here: www.skysports.com/sky-sports-golf-podcast•You can listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sky Sports Golf Podcast".•Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/c/skysportsgolf•For all the latest golf news, head to skysports.com/golf•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Scott and Eben discuss a potentially massive shakeup in pro golf, with Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF considering pulling its financial backing of LIV Golf. They also talk about a high-profile baseball lawsuit, and a tech mishap from Amazon in overtime of an NBA play-in game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite speculation about a withdrawal of its wealthy Saudi Arabian backers, reports suggest the LIV Golf league will continue at full throttle. For more on this, Golf commentator and Sport Journalist Shane O'Donoghue.
This week, Taylor, Sandy and Doug Jordan discuss the Super El Niño, Natasha Lyonne's drunken plane debacle, Aubrey Plaza's new baby, Jonah Hill's family and much, much more! New developments in the shocking Saudi Arabian saga debut with an ominous email that leaves more questions than answers. Arabian Bazaar by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The show starts with the breaking news that U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker is leaving his current post to move to work with the Saudi Arabian football federation. Alexi and Mosse break down the implications of this as we rapidly approach the World Cup before moving on to U.S. Abroad where Flo Balogun and Ricardo Pepi found the back of the net for Monaco and PSV. Weston McKennie was suspended due to yellow card accumulation and Christian Pulisic's scoring drought reached 16 games for club and country. Next, Alexi and Mosse preview the midweek quarterfinals in both the Champions League where Real Madrid and Barcelona are looking for 2nd leg turnarounds and the CONCACAF Champions Cup where LAFC is the only MLS side to take a lead into the 2nd leg. The pair roundup the weekend action from MLS before getting into the most difficult groups in the coming World Cup in #AskAlexi. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi discusses the Americanization of soccer and what is the American soccer identity. Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro (1:39) U.S. Sporting Director Matt Crocker leaves for Saudi Arabia (4:46) U.S. Abroad: Pulisic slump, Balogun & Pepi score(10:23) Emma Hayes as USMNT coach?(21:53) MLS Recap: Sebastian Berhalter bags another assist (25:49) #AskAlexi: Group of Death Rankings(36:27) One For The Road: American Soccer Identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Archaeologists just uncovered something wild behind a wall in the Saudi Arabian desert — an ancient lost city called al-Natah.
A warning Iran has more ways to inflict economic pain if war resumes with the US, other than in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's threatening a navy blockade of the shipping lane from 2am NZT after talks in Pakistan have brought no deal. Iran says military vessels approaching the Strait will be dealt with severely. Reuters Middle East correspondent Alexander Cornwell says UAE and Saudi Arabian oil terminals could be at risk. "The Iranians have proven that they have the capability of hitting both of these sites - and there is also the question of Yemen's Houthis and whether they will try, once again, to close or restrict the Red Sea." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get to know John Chronological Experiences - John grew up in Ogden, Utah. He was the oldest of six brothers and one sister. After serving a church mission in the Canary Islands in Spain, John went to basic combat soldier training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He then proceeded to Ft. Sam Houston, TX to be trained as a combat medic and a surgical technician and was the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his class. He served with the Utah 144th Combat Support Hospital. John went to Weber State University and earned a B.A. degree in psychology. During college, John worked part time on campus for the Services for Students with Disabilities, reading college text books for blind students. John stayed busy by also participating with the folk dance team, the institute chorale, a fraternity, the LDSSA committee, and the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) where he finished as Honor Graduate, class of 1997. Following a successful Army ROTC Advanced Camp and ranking in the top 5% of the nation, John was commissioned as an Army Intelligence Officer. After receiving his Top Secret Security Clearance and finishing his Tactical Intelligence Officer training in Ft. Huachuca, AZ, he was stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA with the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade. Here he served as a Company Executive Officer, Battalion Maintenance Officer, and Headquarter Company Executive Officer. John was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1999 for Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTFSWA). He worked directly with the commander, Major General Schmidt, during Operation Desert Fox. He worked in the Joint Air Operations Center during real-time flight operations over Iraq and briefed the commander during these missions when Saddam Hussein was still in power. John was also responsible for theater-wide combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations. John was the liaison to the Saudi Arabian government officials as well as the French and British military officials who were part of the coalition. He produced and disseminated the releasable multinational force intelligence information for these partners. After several years of active duty, John again joined the Utah Army National Guard and his unit was activated to pull security at the Olympic Village for the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following the 911 attack. He worked directly with the Presidential Secret Service as well as the directors of intelligence and foreign dignitaries for various security functions. In 2002, John was deployed to war-ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina as Operations Officer for Security Force 12. He led a counter intelligence team and nine human intelligence teams, consisting of Army Rangers, HUMINT collectors, and local interpreters. His teams produced intelligence information that was used by President Bush and Dick Cheney as justification for the second war in Iraq (declassified by Dick Cheney). John loved serving his country, but frequent absences were hard for a family with young children. So after a 10 year military career, he separated and finished his master's degree in business marketing. John spent several years working in various business ventures and industries including the National Federation of Independent Business. This is a small business lobbying group where he met with hundreds of business owners to understand their challenges with taxes, burdensome regulations, workers' compensation costs, and government overreach. Most recently, John has worked for major pharmaceutical and medical companies like Novo Nordisk and Myriad Genetics in pharmacogenomics testing. He has received many national awards and recognitions for his leadership and performance. During these decades, John enjoyed serving in his faith in various capacities and particularly as a scout master and ecclesiastical leader for his church. This time working with the youth has been some of his favorite years. Feeling the need to serve in all aspects of his life, he has also served for the past 20 years as a state delegate, county delegate, and precinct chair for Precinct SY11 in the Republican Party. Family - John is most grateful for his wife, Carrie. They have been married for 30 years and have six children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter. He is honored that his three eldest children currently serve their country in the Army. John has always tried to instill the value and blessings of serving in all capacities and for these reasons, he has felt the need to give more during a very turbulent time in our country. Faith - Above all, John considers himself a disciple of Jesus Christ. This is fundamental to everything he does. His faith, his family, and his freedoms are his greatest fundamental priorities. Hobbies & Fun Facts - John loves reading, writing, and studying. He is fascinated with eschatology and scripture, including Apocryphal texts. He loves to see how current world events align with scripture and sees prophecy being fulfilled in our day. He enjoys history and science and loves a good documentary. John loves playing basketball, softball, football, tennis, and soccer. He enjoys snow skiing, kayaking, cliff diving, and sky diving. He loves an ice plunge in a cold mountain lake. He still loves to do backflips on skis in his 50s, to the dismay of his wife. He loves hiking, canyoneering, camping, backpacking, fishing, gardening, and landscaping. He once made news on Disappointment Peak Grand Teton after a half ton boulder dislodged and landed on him breaking both his legs, among other injuries, but was miraculously saved. Rescuers needed a 300 foot rope and a helicopter to hoist him off the mountain. Working with youth has always been a priority for John and he especially enjoyed being a Scoutmaster. He is an Eagle Scout and helped many youth earn theirs. John saved two lives using the Heimlich Maneuver that he learned in scouts. He also loves coaching youth in soccer, basketball, and tennis. John enjoys a good workout and does marathons, triathlons, and Spartan obstacle course races. He once placed 51st out of 3999 contestants and 2nd in the 45-50 age category in a Spartan Super Race. He plays the piano and percussion/drums and has taught drum lessons. He has played in bands and once performed a drum set solo at the Venetian in Las Vegas for over a thousand people. He loves writing and composing music on the Clavinova and has composed several soft-pop songs. John loves to dance and will be seen on the dance floor at every work social or wedding reception. He loves to sing and do karaoke. John has worked many interesting jobs with his entrepreneurial spirit including the following: selling golf balls as a kid, washing dishes and prep cooking at Carol's Kitchen restaurant, building a house from foundation to finish work in high school construction, and peeling logs by hand. He worked for Mr. Mac, Matrix Marketing, Office Max, RGIS Inventory Specialists, Bell Janitorial sales, NFIB political lobby consulting, Buckeye International chemical sales management, and K-Designer remodeling. He once worked as a paid Girl Scouts instructor for high-risk girls in downtown Ogden. He was an EMT and a surgical tech and has assisted in a wide variety of surgeries. At WSU Disability Services, he assisted blind students. He is up for any challenge including wearing the Deranged Easter Bunny outfit for a company presentation in front of 500+ peers as well as wearing the same said outfit to a job interview at Kneader's restaurant. John is known for being fearless and is always up for a good adventure. He is known for his work ethic and is always willing to volunteer. John believes we should enjoy all the ups and downs in life, that pain is gain, and that integrity and service are paramount attributes to develop.https://www.johntaylor4utah.com/about
This episode was livestreamed on March 29, 2026.
On today's Look Ahead program, sponsored by HII, Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the US-Israel war on Iran as the conflict enters its fifth week; how to constrain Iran after the war, including a “mowing the grass” model Israel deployed in Gaza; Iran's ability to strike US interests including strike on a Saudi Arabian base that destroyed a US Air Force E-3 Sentry radar plane; how a shortage of US munitions might impact international security, including in the Indo-Pacific; what to expect when the administration submits its 2027 defense budget request to Congress on 3 April; takeaways from the Society of Military History's conference last weekend; and a look ahead to the major events of the coming week in Washington and beyond.
This week we're exploring the cuisine of Saudi Arabia in Madeeha Qureshi's debut cookbook, The Red Sea.Madeeha who spent her first 18 years in Saudi, came to our attention on Masterchef when she reached the finals in 2021, impressing judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace with her fusion of Saudi Arabian, Middle Eastern, South Asian and modern flavours. Now, many of us will think of Saudi as a place which is repressive for women and the LGBTQ community, but this is not Madeeha's story. If Cooking the Books is a place to explore the secret kitchens from different culinary cultures, it's also about the lived experiences of the authors who tell that story – many of them women. Gilly asks Madeeha to show us around her Saudi Arabia through her food moments. Pop over to Substack for Extra Bites of Madeeha including a recipe from her book, and for Gilly's post about the complexity of telling stories about place and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comNever mind the dodgy mortgages, oil spiking to $150/barrel in July, 2008, just before the panic set in, was as big a cause of the Global Financial Crisis.The price rise was like a sudden, unexpected liquidity drain on the economy. The US economy is built on oil. Costs suddenly rose across every supply chain. Disposable income was sucked out of households. Corporate margins got squeezed and inflation expectations rose effectively tightening financial conditions, just as the system needed liquidity. Funding costs then rose and collateral quality deteriorated. In a system already stretched with cheap credit and thin margins, highly leveraged institutions and ordinary borrowers were simultaneously pushed over the edge. The structure was fragile and it only worked in a low energy, low rate world. Subprime may have been the trigger, but the energy shock had already destabilised the foundations.The oil price tightened financial conditions before central banks didThis is not a one-offAs Charlie Morris points out in his piece What Happened in 1974, there have been three major oil shocks - in 1973/4, 1980 and 2008.In 1973 the US was dependent on Arab nations for most of its oil, and shortly after the Egypt-Syria alliance suddenly declared war on Israel, oil-producing Arab nations imposed an embargo on any nation that supported Israel. “You can support Israel or have cheap oil, but you can't have both,” the Saudi Arabian king had said on US TV.The oil price went from $3.50 to $10. It would eventually peak at $39.50 in 1980.I was only a little boy in the 1970s but we lived in South Kensington and I remember how many Arabs suddenly moved to the area, many of them with a great deal of money. My step-father ran a business in Belgravia selling modern Italian furniture and his clientele changed almost overnight. Hundreds of billions of dollars, previously in Western bank accounts, now made their way to the Gulf in a transfer of wealth like no other. Next came the Rolls Royces, the racehorses, the Harrods shopping sprees (indeed Harrods itself), the mansions, the public school educations, the City petro-dollar recycling trade and yes the over-priced, glitzy, Valentino furniture. London would never be the same.And what impact did those years have on bond and equity markets more generally? The 1970s were horrible, unless you were long commodities. The low reached in 1982 was so extreme that it marked one of the greatest long-term buying opportunities ever known, perhaps the greatest. While 2008 had its own consequences, not least the end of the City as a leading player in the global financial system (thanks to the regulation which followed), followed by the general decline of London.Each of these episodes follows a similar pattern: an energy shock tightens conditions, exposes leverage and forces a reset.It might not feel that way today with oil at $100, but we are still a long way from the extremes of 1974, 1980 or 2008. A lot of commentary is saying the investment world is too complacent and has not factored in what is coming.What is 2008's $150 oil in today's money?I'm not going to give you the CPI numbers because I consider CPI a bogus measure. Using money supply instead (M2), the equivalents look like this* 1974: $10 oil ≈ $120-150* 1980: $40 oil ≈ $360-440* 2008: $150 oil ≈ $375-450In the context of those extremes $100 oil does not look unreasonableThe sub-$60 prices with which we began this year now look extraordinarily cheap. I don't think we are going back to them any time soon.I'm also not saying we are going to those comparable numbers above. I merely show them for context.In terms of where we are going, I think Charlie has it right when he says, “We should assume that $100 oil implies a slowdown, $150 a recession, and $200 a depression”.$200 is not impossible if this was carries on.What to do?Let's take a quick look at how to position ourselves, and at what's in store for gold, silver, miners and the equities markets.It was the right call to move into energy at the beginning of the year, I'm pleased to say. With such quick profits the temptation is to sell. I'm maintaining my positions.The US, especially after the Venezuala episode, is self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Europe is not. Whose oil and gas will it be buying now that Gulf supplies are in doubt, and Russian supply is off-limits?Meanwhile, high energy prices make shale extraction profitable again.North American oil and gas comes out of this strong.
To understand what is currently happening in the Middle East, particularly as concerns U.S., you need to understand three things: The cudgel of Political Zionism Luring ‘Christian Zionists’ (oxymoron) to do the fighting (dying) As limited hangout, drawing attention away from Ben Gurion Canal Project Israel, so-called as central Command Node The Beast / ten horns (Commercial Babylon) will destroy the great whore (Religious Babylon) When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers[1] “Nothing personal, it’s just business.” – Otto Berman Links Headlines Maddow connects the dots as Trump boosts Russia while Putin helps Iran target Americans | Raw Story “I’m F–cking DONE”: The Internet Is Losing Its Absolute Mind Over Karoline Leavitt’s Draft Comments | Buzzfeed Lindsey Graham asks Americans to 'send their sons and daughters to the Middle East' to fight Iran | The Mirror Trump’s new DHS pick can’t stop embarrassing himself — and he hasn’t even started | Opinion | Raw Story Pete Hegseth Outright Quotes Scripture in Iran War Briefing | The New Republic Trump targeted by four FBI code-named counterintel probes that ensnared hundreds of Americans | Just The News Canadian police investigate reports of gunfire at US consulate in Toronto | AP News Trump's ‘free flow of energy' vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz | The Guardian Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations | CNN White House Forced to Walk Back Trump’s Brazen Threat | The Daily Beast Discussed United States of LARPing On the dangers of cosplay – by Alex Berenson The Cudgel of Political Zionism Benjamin Netanyahu – Wikipedia Netanyahu’s government has been orchestrating the genocide in Gaza, culminating in the South Africa v. Israel case before the International Court of Justice in December 2023. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant in November 2024 for Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity as part of the ICC investigation in Palestine. Netanyahu was born in 1949 in Tel Aviv. His mother, Tzila Segal, was born in Petah Tikva in the Mutasarrifate of Jerusalem—her family had migrated from Minneapolis in 1911, having relocated there from Lithuania in the 1870s—and studied law at Gray’s Inn, London. His father, Warsaw-born Benzion Netanyahu (né Mileikowsky), was a historian specializing in the Jewish Golden Age of Spain. His paternal grandfather, Nathan Mileikowsky, was a rabbi and Zionist writer. When Netanyahu’s father immigrated to Mandatory Palestine, he adopted a Hebrew surname of “Netanyahu”, meaning “God has given.” While his family is predominantly Ashkenazi, he has said that a DNA test revealed some Sephardic ancestry. He claims descent from the Vilna Gaon. At MIT, Netanyahu studied a double-load while taking courses at Harvard University, completing his bachelor’s degree in architecture in two and a half years, despite taking a break to fight in the Yom Kippur War. Professor Leon B. Groisser at MIT recalled: “He did superbly. He was very bright. Organized. Strong. Powerful. He knew what he wanted to do and how to get it done.” At that time he changed his name to Benjamin “Ben” Nitai (Nitai, a reference to both Mount Nitai and to the eponymous Jewish sage Nittai of Arbela, was a pen name often used by his father for articles). Years later, in an interview with the media, Netanyahu clarified that he decided to do so to make it easier for Americans to pronounce his name. This fact has been used by his political rivals to accuse him indirectly of a lack of Israeli national identity and loyalty. Netanyahu worked as an economic consultant for the Boston Consulting Group… Revisionist Zionism – Wikipedia Lebensraum – Wikipedia Greater Israel – Wikipedia Pastor Adam Fannin, Law of Liberty Baptist Church: Who is the Synagogue of Satan? – YouTube Mentioned Genesis 9 (KJV) – God shall enlarge Japheth, and Genesis 10 (KJV) – And the sons of Gomer; Japheth – Wikipedia Linked END TIMES Prophecy – YouTube Romans 11 Israel was Cast Away, Not God’s People – YouTube Who is the Israel of God? – Pastor Tim DeVries – YouTube American civil religion – Wikipedia Ceremonial deism – Wikipedia The Apotheosis of Washington – Wikipedia Biblical Religion and Civil Religion in America by Robert N. Bellah Thom Hartmann, Jared Kushner has some explaining to do – Alternet.org Israel as Central Command Node You Can't Understand Israel Until You See This || Prof Jiang Xueqin #profjiangstyle – YouTube Ben Gurion Canal Project The Blogs: The Ben Gurion Canal: Vision Amidst Upheaval | Bepi Pezzulli | The Times of Israel What is Israel’s Ben Gurion canal plan and why Gaza matters Gaza's genocide, the Ben-Gurion canal, and the politics of reconstruction – erasure by design – Middle East Monitor Ben Gurion Canal will Reshape Regional Power Dynamics Israel's $55 Billion Canal to Rival Suez | A Project That Could Change Global Trade – YouTube How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal Tied to Israel’s Gaza Invasion? – CounterPunch.org At the September 2023 G20 meeting shortly before the Hamas attack, the India-Middle East Corridor was announced. It would create a transportation link from India to Europe across the Arabian Peninsula via Dubai in the UAE to the Israeli port of Haifa. In December 2023, even after Israel launched its invasion of Gaza, UAE and Israeli interests made a deal to create a land bridge between Dubai and Haifa. The Geopolitics of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor US, India, Saudi, EU unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines | Reuters ‘Israel’,UAE to establish land bridge between ports: Israeli media | Al Mayadeen English The £77 Billion Canal To Rival Suez Canal And Connect The Red And Mediterranean Seas – 2oceansvibe News | South African and international news Mystery Babylon: Commercial Babylon Destroys Religious Babylon Revelation 17 (KJV) – And there came one of Revelation 18 (KJV) – And after these things I WWIII WW3 – Albert Pike and the Three World Wars The Third World War must be fomented by taking advantage of the differences caused by the ‘agentur’ of the ‘Illuminati’ between the political Zionists and the leaders of Islamic World. The war must be conducted in such a way that Islam (the Moslem Arabic World) and political Zionism (the State of Israel) mutually destroy each other. Meanwhile the other nations, once more divided on this issue will be constrained to fight to the point of complete physical, moral, spiritual and economical exhaustion… We shall unleash the Nihilists and the atheists, and we shall provoke a formidable social cataclysm which in all its horror will show clearly to the nations the effect of absolute atheism, origin of savagery and of the most bloody turmoil. Then everywhere, the citizens, obliged to defend themselves against the world minority of revolutionaries, will exterminate those destroyers of civilization, and the multitude, disillusioned with Christianity, whose deistic spirits will from that moment be without compass or direction, anxious for an ideal, but without knowing where to render its adoration, will receive the true light through the universal manifestation of the pure doctrine of Lucifer, brought finally out in the public view. This manifestation will result from the general reactionary movement which will follow the destruction of Christianity and atheism, both conquered and exterminated at the same time. Col Doug Macgregor: We’re in a Run Up to WW3 – YouTube Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Haifa Port & Tel Aviv, Trump Eyes Ground War | Elijah Magnier – YouTube John Mearsheimer: No Winning in Iran for the U.S. – YouTube Jeffrey Sachs Warns US Militarism Risks Wider War Over Iran – YouTube Industrial Complex Apex The Anglo-American Establishment Quigley exposes the secret society’s established in London in 1891, by Cecil Rhodes. Quigley explains how these men worked in union to begin their society to control the world. He explains how all the wars from that time were deliberately created to control the economies of all the nations. Audience Contributed Who Will Replace the American Empire? Simon Dixon vs Professor Jiang (Official Re-upload) – YouTube On This Day On This Day – What Happened on March 10 Today in History: March 10, the Tibetan uprising of 1959 | AP News What Happened on March 10 – On This Day What Happened on March 10 | HISTORY March 10 – Wikipedia Holidays Harriet Tubman Day in some parts of the United States Historical Events 2023 – Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapses due to a run on its deposits, in the second largest bank failure in US history. Its operations are taken over by the FDIC. 2008 – The New York Times revealed that Eliot Spitzer, Governor of New York, had patronized a prostitution ring. 2000 – Dot-Bomb: NASDAQ Composite stock market index peaks at 5,048.62 (or was it 5,132.52?): The dotcom boom, which started in 1997, accompanied the advent of countless new Internet-based companies. When the speculative bubble burst, many small investors were affected. 1982 – Syzygy: All nine planets recognized at this time — Mercury to Pluto — align on the same side of the Sun. 1979 – 1979 International Women’s Day protests in Tehran: Protestor involvement peaks with 15,000 Iranian women and girls performing a three‐hour-long sit‐in at the Courthouse of Tehran. 1977 – Astronomers discover the rings of Uranus. 1975 – Vietnam War: Ho Chi Minh Campaign: North Vietnamese troops attack Ban Mê Thuột in the South on their way to capturing Saigon in the final push for victory over South Vietnam. 1970 – Vietnam War: My Lai war crimes: The U.S. Army accuses Capt. Ernest Medina and four other soldiers of committing crimes at My Lai (also known as Songmy) 1969 – James Earl Ray pleaded guilty – on his 41st birthday! – in Memphis, Tennessee, to assassinating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (Ray later repudiated that plea, maintaining his innocence until his death.) 1959 – Tibetan uprising: thousands of Tibetans rebelled against occupying Chinese forces, surrounding the Dalai Lama's palace to protect him from potential harm. Fierce fighting between Tibetans and Chinese forces ensued in the following days, causing the Dalai Lama to flee Tibet for India, where he remains in exile today. 1945 – WWII: Deadliest air raid of World War II sets Tokyo on fire after nighttime B-29 bombings; more than 100,000 people die, mostly civilians 1933 – The Long Beach earthquake affects the Greater Los Angeles Area, leaving around 108 people dead. 1922 – Mohandas Gandhi is arrested in India, tried for sedition, and sentenced to six years in prison, only to be released after nearly two years for an appendicitis operation. 1876 – The first telephone call is made: Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the words “Mr. Watson, come here – I want to see you” to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, who was in the next-door room. 1864 – President Lincoln signs Ulysses S. Grant's commission to command the U.S. Army: President Abraham Lincoln assigned Ulysses S. Grant, who had just received his commission as lieutenant-general, to the command of the Armies of the United States. 1848 – The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is ratified by the United States Senate, ending the Mexican–American War. 1496 – Christopher Columbus concluded his second visit to the Western Hemisphere as he left Hispaniola for Spain. Births 1994 – Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny, Puerto Rican rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, and wrestler 1992 – Emily Osment, American actress and singer-songwriter 1984 – Olivia Wilde, American actress and director 1983 – Carrie Underwood, American singer-songwriter 1971 – Jon Hamm, American actor and director 1958 – Sharon Stone, American actress, producer 1957 – Osama bin Laden, Saudi Arabian terrorist, founded al-Qaeda 1940 – Chuck Norris, American actor, martial artist 1928 – James Earl Ray, accused assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. (died 1998) Deaths 2018 – Hubert de Givenchy, French fashion designer, founded luxury fashion and perfume house of Givenchy in 1952 2012 – Jean Giraud, French author, illustrator 1988 – Andy Gibb, English/Australian singer 1948 – Zelda Fitzgerald, American author 1913 – Harriet Tubman, American nurse, activist, abolitionist, Underground Railroad “conductor” Footnotes The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs. The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs. 2008. Edited by John Simpson and Jennifer Speake, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2009, www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780199539536.001.0001/acref-9780199539536-e-650. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026. African proverb, meaning that the weak get hurt in conflicts between the powerful. 1936 New York Times 26 Mar. ︎
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday. General Caine said the U.S. military will begin expanding ‘inland' and striking deeper into Iran. Caine added that their progress has let U.S. Central Command to gain ‘air superiority' with ‘overwhelming precision and firepower.'The 2026 midterm election season kicked off on Tuesday with several high-profile primary elections. In Texas, Senator John Cornyn has been pushed into a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton the state's Republican Senate primary. On the Democrat side, James Talarico was declared the winner over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The November matchup for the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is set, with Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper facing off.Qatar's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that an Iranian missile hit the Al Udeid U.S. airbase. Saudi Arabian state media is also reporting that the country intercepted and destroyed nine drones that entered its airspace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirming an Iranian drone hit the U.S. consulate in Dubai. Rubio says all personnel are accounted for.
The Energy News Beat Stand up is on a roll, and we have David Blackmon stop by to cover more of the stories. This podcast is pushed out on both platforms. What a day on the news desk, Qatar shuts down LNG, and it will take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks to fire back up to volume. The other huge story today is that Ukraine may have been the one to hit a Russian LNG tanker in the Mediterranean. Yes, you read that right - Mediterranean. 1. Cutter's LNG Shutdown and Global Energy Impact The transcript discusses a major disruption in the global LNG market following Cutter's complete shutdown of liquefied natural gas operations after a drone attack on critical infrastructure. This has created significant supply shortages and affected Europe's energy security, with implications for Russia's gas export strategy.2. Middle East Conflict and Energy Infrastructure Attacks There's substantial discussion about escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iranian missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian and Qatari oil refineries and LNG terminals. These attacks have disrupted global energy supplies and raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region.3. Trump's New Shipping Insurance System The transcript covers President Trump's announcement of a U.S.-backed marine insurance system, which is positioned as a potential challenge to London's traditional dominance in global shipping insurance through Lloyd's of London.4. California Refinery Regulations Chevron's warning to California's Governor Newsom about proposed regulations by the California Air Resources Board is discussed, with concerns that these regulations could effectively shut down the state's remaining refineries.5. Energy Sector Stock Performance and Investment Analysis The transcript includes analysis of various energy-related stocks, including refineries, LNG companies, and oil and gas producers like Valero, Cheniere Energy, Enbridge, and Exxon Mobil, examining their earnings potential and investment timing.1.Qatar Shuts Down LNG: What Does This Mean for Global Markets? What should US Investors look for?2.Gulf Refineries and Terminals Under Fire by Iran: Escalation in the Middle East and Its Ripple Effects on Global Energy Markets3.First LNG Tanker Hit in the Mediterranean: Escalation in Shadow Fleet Warfare4.Chevron Warns of Irreversible Harm to California's Economy and Energy Security in Letter to gov. Newsom5.Nationwide Gas Prices Jump 11 Cents; California Still Leads with the Highest Gas Prices6.California will be a national security risk for the entire country!Shout out to Reese Energy Consulting https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Check out David's Substack at https://blackmon.substack.com/Get your CEO on the #1 Energy Podcast in the United States: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/media/Is oil and gas right for your portfolio? https://energynewsbeat.co/invest/
The Energy News Beat Stand up is on a roll, and we have David Blackmon stop by to cover more of the stories. What a day on the news desk, Qatar shuts down LNG, and it will take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks to fire back up to volume. The other huge story today is that Ukraine may have been the one to hit a Russian LNG tanker in the Mediterranean. Yes, you read that right - Mediterranean. 1. Cutter's LNG Shutdown and Global Energy Impact The transcript discusses a major disruption in the global LNG market following Cutter's complete shutdown of liquefied natural gas operations after a drone attack on critical infrastructure. This has created significant supply shortages and affected Europe's energy security, with implications for Russia's gas export strategy.2. Middle East Conflict and Energy Infrastructure Attacks There's substantial discussion about escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iranian missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian and Qatari oil refineries and LNG terminals. These attacks have disrupted global energy supplies and raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region.3. Trump's New Shipping Insurance System The transcript covers President Trump's announcement of a U.S.-backed marine insurance system, which is positioned as a potential challenge to London's traditional dominance in global shipping insurance through Lloyd's of London.4. California Refinery Regulations Chevron's warning to California's Governor Newsom about proposed regulations by the California Air Resources Board is discussed, with concerns that these regulations could effectively shut down the state's remaining refineries.5. Energy Sector Stock Performance and Investment Analysis The transcript includes analysis of various energy-related stocks, including refineries, LNG companies, and oil and gas producers like Valero, Cheniere Energy, Enbridge, and Exxon Mobil, examining their earnings potential and investment timing.1.Qatar Shuts Down LNG: What Does This Mean for Global Markets? What should US Investors look for?2.Gulf Refineries and Terminals Under Fire by Iran: Escalation in the Middle East and Its Ripple Effects on Global Energy Markets3.First LNG Tanker Hit in the Mediterranean: Escalation in Shadow Fleet Warfare4.Chevron Warns of Irreversible Harm to California's Economy and Energy Security in Letter to gov. Newsom5.Nationwide Gas Prices Jump 11 Cents; California Still Leads with the Highest Gas Prices6.California will be a national security risk for the entire country!Shout out to Reese Energy Consulting https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Check out David's Substack at https://blackmon.substack.com/Get your CEO on the #1 Energy Podcast in the United States: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/media/Is oil and gas right for your portfolio? https://energynewsbeat.co/invest/
Tucker Carlson has emerged as a vocal critic of the Trump administration's military operations in Iran over the past few days. In a striking moment of political alignment, the conservative media figure joined forces with actress Jane Fonda on Saturday to condemn what they both called an unnecessary war. Carlson described the joint U.S.-Israeli operation, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, as "absolutely disgusting and evil" during remarks to ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl. He warned that the military action would have major implications for the MAGA movement ahead of the 2026 midterms, suggesting the operation would "shuffle the deck in a profound way."Carlson's criticism extends beyond the Iran strikes themselves. In recent podcast commentary, he has heavily criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's broader strategic approach in the Middle East. According to his recent statements, Carlson has alleged that Israel deliberately targeted Gulf states not as collateral damage but as an intentional part of their military calculus. He has expressed particular concern about the damage inflicted on the UAE and other Gulf allies, characterizing these as countries more closely aligned with American interests than Israel itself. Carlson has also made claims that Saudi Arabian and Qatari authorities arrested Mossad agents planning bombings in those countries, framing this as evidence of broader Israeli efforts to destabilize the region.Beyond his Iran commentary, Carlson continues to expand his media empire. His Tucker Carlson Network remains active with regular video releases and deep-dive interviews that push against prevailing narratives in Washington and mainstream media. He's been actively fundraising for subscription-based platforms to create what he describes as an alternative media presence built on what supporters call "patriotic capitalism." His recent media tour has featured high-profile guests including Elon Musk, and his platform continues to generate substantial traffic and viewership across multiple channels.The broader conservative movement remains divided over Carlson's anti-war position on Iran. While some Republicans including Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Hodgetwins have echoed his criticism, traditional Trump allies like Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton have fallen in line with the administration's military posture. Carlson's willingness to break ranks with Trump on a major foreign policy issue represents a significant moment within the conservative coalition, underscoring the ongoing tension between the America First rhetoric of the 2024 campaign and the administration's interventionist actions in practice.Thank you for tuning in to this summary of Tucker Carlson's recent activities and statements. Be sure to subscribe for continued updates on media developments and political commentary. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
#podcast #politics #progressive Michigan #WilliamLawrence #WarPowers #AbdulElSayed #DemocraticSoclialism #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Iran #War #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinClass #Billionaires #ICE #Freedom #Economy #WorkingClass #Neocons #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansingHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 2, 2026.The Trump Regime has started a war on Iran, and make no mistake, this is a war for the Epstein Class. It's a war pushed by the Israeli and Saudi Arabian government, as well as the billionaire class. Democrats must stand-up against this war since the war signifies a war against the working class in Michigan and the nation. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopard
Host Josh Baer is joined by preeminent contemporary Saudi Arabian artist, Ahmed Mater in Doha during the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar to discuss everything from artistic and cultural expression in the region, Mater's return to painting, and more than one exciting new project. To the Stars with Ahmed Mater is out now on all good podcast platforms, or at thebaerfaxtpodcast.com. This episode, recorded on February 4th 2026, is brought to you by Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture by Hauser & Wirth.
Billions, miserliness, and a severed ear! This episode of History's Greatest Idiots (featuring The Hungry Historian) explores the extraordinary life of Jean Paul Getty, the oil tycoon who became the richest man in the world, installed a payphone in his mansion for guests, and refused to pay ransom whilst his kidnapped grandson's ear was being cut off.The Golden Child Who Disappointed Daddy:Born in 1892 to oilman George Franklin Getty, young J. Paul made his first million at age 23, then quit to party in Hollywood dating film stars including the Gish sisters, Norma Talmadge, and Gloria Swanson. He married and divorced three women within a decade. His father was appalled. When George Getty died in 1930, he left an estate worth $10 million. J. Paul inherited just $500,000. His mother received the rest. It was a pointed snub that would define Getty's entire life.The Great Depression Bargain Hunter:Determined to prove his father wrong, Getty bought up distressed oil company stocks during the Depression. He boasted to an acquaintance: "I just fleeced my mother" after persuading her to give him control of her trust fund. In 1949, he gambled $9.5 million on mineral rights to a barren Saudi Arabian desert called the Neutral Zone. Other oil companies thought he was mad. In 1953, oil was discovered. The field produced 16 million barrels yearly. By 1966, Getty was the world's wealthiest private citizen, worth $1.2 billion (approximately $70 billion in today's purchasing power).The Miser of Sutton Place:Getty settled at Sutton Place, a Tudor estate near Guildford. He filled it with priceless art, then installed a payphone in the entrance hall because he worried guests might make long-distance calls. He haggled over garden barrows. He reused string. He was married and divorced five times, had five sons, and was a terrible father. His son George Getty II died from a drug and alcohol-induced stroke. His son J. Paul Getty Jr. became a heroin addict.The Kidnapping:On 10th July 1973, 16-year-old John Paul Getty III was kidnapped in Rome by the 'Ndrangheta crime organization. They demanded $17 million. Getty refused to pay, suspecting his grandson was faking it. For months, Paul was held in a cave, blindfolded and beaten. In November 1973, kidnappers sent Paul's severed ear to an Italian newspaper with a letter: "This is Paul's first ear. If within ten days the family still believes this is a joke, then the other ear will arrive. In other words, he will arrive in little bits." Only then did Getty negotiate. He agreed to pay $2.2 million (the maximum tax-deductible amount under U.S. law). He then lent the remaining $800,000 to his son at four percent interest. Getty wrote off his portion as a tax deduction. When Paul was rescued, Getty refused to come to the phone. Paul never recovered, suffering a stroke in 1981 that left him paralyzed and nearly blind for 36 years until his death in 2011.Getty proved you could have all the money in the world and still be absolutely miserable whilst making everyone around you miserable too. He died wealthy and alone, having haggled over his grandson's ear, installed payphones for guests, and left behind a company that charges fees for photographs it doesn't own.https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiotshttps://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiotshttps://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiotsArtist: Sarah Cheyhttps://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey
Hour 3 of A&G features... Jesse Jackson & German requirements Saudi Arabian flag football & Apple AI Marco Rubio in Munich & AOC gets stumped Hillary Clinton & Petr Macinka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wandering through a museum, you can get a glimpse of what life in ancient societies looked like. But what did it smell like? And is it even possible to get a whiff of, say, a freshly embalmed mummy, or a 5,000-year-old Saudi Arabian incense burner? That's exactly what some chemists and olfactory designers are trying to do.Producer Kathleen Davis talks with archeo-chemist Barbara Huber and perfumer Carole Calvez about how they scientifically recreated the scent of ancient Egyptian mummies and brought that smell to museums on special cards.Guests:Dr. Barbara Huber is an archeo-chemist at the University of Tübingen in Germany.Carole Calvez is a perfumer and olfactory designer and a cofounder of Iris & Morphée in Paris, France. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
Still just a two-ball this week where Eddie reflects - in a surprisingly positive way - about his MC in the Qatar Masters and he and Andrew both wax lyrical about the golfing talents of Patrick Reed who, having defected from the Saudi Arabian collective, simply romps around the rest of the Middle-East. With Eddie travelling all day on Monday it was a Sunday recording of the pod, so it's left to Andrew and Mabel (sorry Richard) to chat about Chris Gøtterup's latest win, in Phoenix. There is also mention for the biggest prize of the week going to one of the youngest players - Elvis Smylie won the LIV opener in Riyadh in front of a crowd approximately the same size as the audience annoying Eddie in a Doha cinema.Visit: www.petermillar.co.ukPing WebFit at www.ping.comEmail (all views welcome): tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukInstagram: @chippingforecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic MinesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/power-metallic-tsxvpnpn-aggressive-drilling-and-land-expansion-fuel-growth-potential-7925Recording date: 29th January 2026Power Metallic (TSXV: PNPN) is advancing one of the world's rarest deposit types—an orthomagmatic polymetallic discovery at its NISK project in Quebec. CEO Terry Lynch recently outlined the company's significant 2025 achievements and ambitious 2026 plans, positioning the explorer for a transition toward mine development.The company's most significant 2025 milestone was a metallurgical study delivering exceptional 95% recovery rates across its metal suite, substantially exceeding the 80% modeled. Specific recoveries include copper at 98.9%, palladium at 93.9%, platinum at 96.8%, gold at 85%, and silver at 88.9%. These results address a primary concern in polymetallic projects and, combined with near-surface mineralisation, position NISK as a low-capital, high-margin opportunity with estimated internal rates of return approaching 100%.Power Metallic also successfully consolidated its land position, acquiring seven of eight priority targets around the discovery. Orthomagmatic deposits are exceptionally rare—only 20 discovered globally—with 19 of 20 developing into multi-mine districts. The company now controls a land package six times larger than at the discovery stage, providing district-scale development potential.The company raised $50 million in 2025 and currently holds approximately $33 million cash, fully funding its aggressive 2026 program without near-term financing needs. Plans include 100,000 meters of drilling using five rigs expanding to seven, testing four transformative exploration targets beyond the known Lion zone. The "Elephant" target, emerging from borehole electromagnetic surveys, theoretically measures five times Lion's size and represents the largest anomaly the technical team has encountered.Beyond Quebec, Power Metallic is diversifying its portfolio through a Chilean Metals spinout (TSXV listing expected within weeks) consolidating copper-gold assets near the Candelaria mine, plus three large-scale Saudi Arabian concessions offering significantly lower exploration costs and unprecedented government incentives including 75% project financing at 1% interest rates.With commodity prices strengthening across its metal portfolio and multiple near-term catalysts including drill results and a preliminary economic assessment targeted for Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, Power Metallic is positioning for significant rerating as markets recognize the development potential of this rare discovery.View Power Metallic's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/power-metallicSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
Fresh from a top 5.....0 place in Dubai, Eddie has to first of all explain his broken wedge and grazed knuckles, but then he and Andrew pick over a result that still shows plenty of encouragement for the year ahead. Meanwhile they run out of things to say in admiration for Scottie Scheffler after he returns to golf and gets straight back to winning ways. They run out of things to say in general if we're honest, but there is consideration for Eddie starting a TGL golf team and an acknowledgement that Laurie Canter will not be signed up by a Saudi Arabian darts league.Brought to you by: www.petermillar.co.ukAnd: www.ping.comEmail: tcf@thechippingforecast.co.ukInstagram: @chippingforecastWatch Eddie's final round in Dubai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFGWbbDYpwI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Christopher Sokoloski! The American Heldentenor had a breakout year in 2025, coming to international attention singing Captain Vere in the Story of Billy Budd at Aix-en-Provence, followed by an unscheduled role debut as Parsifal at Flanders Opera. Listen for the exact moment when Oliver falls in love…I promise you can hear Oliver's heart break wide open, and its strange because we know he doesn't even like Wagner operas. [@ 34 min] Then, tenor Zachary Wilder takes a Free Throw on being an American in the elite realm of historical performance practice in France! The baroque specialist has a brand new album that weaves together Klezmer, musical theater, jazz, opera, and art song called 'Brooklyn Suite.' [@ 48 min] And to complete our tenor three-pointer, Anthony Leon returns to take a Free Throw on singing Mozart! León makes his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in 'Cosi fan tutte' next month. [@ 59 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'…was there any way to know that the Saudi Arabian government can't be trusted? If you're Peter Gelb, the answer to that question is apparently, “no…” GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social
China has registered its lowest number of births since records began. European governments weigh up options to bring down the high cost of their state pensions? Saudi Arabian banks borrow at record pace. Plus, Chinese EV carmakers have their eyes on the UK.Mentioned in this podcast:China registers lowest number of births since records beganChina's GDP grows 5% in 2025 as exports offset weak domestic outlookCan Europe still afford its generous state pensions?Josh Gabert Doyon: https://www.ft.com/josh-gabert-doyonNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Josh Gabert Doyon, and produced by Clare Williamson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Imagine a building as tall as the Empire State Building, that stretches for more than 100km through the Saudi Arabian desert. Inside are nine million people – with robot maids and a giant fake moon – living in self-sufficient pods where everything they need is a five-minute walk away.It's part of NEOM, a futuristic megacity complex, which the Saudi government has already started building. And if you believe the PR, it'll be a car-free, carbon-free, utopian existence – the most equitable and sustainable society in human history. But will it happen? And what is the financial (and human) cost? For our first ShortHand back in 2026, we're looking at the most ambitious and controversial building project ever: The Line.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com
The 2026 Dakar Rally preview show covers the upcoming rally's logistics, stages, and competitors. The rally features a 14-day, 8,000 km event with new marathon stages and a 900 km mega stage. Key competitors include Ricky Brabeck, Skyler Howes, and Daniel Sanders. The show discusses the challenges of the Saudi Arabian terrain and the rally's evolving rules, such as digital road books and mandatory airbags.
Journalist Jacob Silverman joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about his new book, Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. He discusses the rightward shift in ideology among leading tech giants and their companies, partially attributing the change to an interest in doing business with governments, including the U.S. and Israel. He speaks about the influence of Saudi Arabian wealth on the U.S. tech industry and how Saudi Arabia uses access to cutting-edge technology to remain in power and conduct mass surveillance on its people. Silverman addresses the calculated way today's tech leaders have taken control of the idea economy as they increasingly interfere with what information the public sees, such as Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X). He gives examples of imagined and attempted tech-utopias, discussing communities such as California Forever and Próspera and their impacts. Silverman also discusses the alliance between the tech right and discontented moderate Democrats in San Francisco, explaining their involvement in recall politics and the transactional nature of tech politics. He reads an excerpt from Gilded Rage. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, Emma Baxley, Elleanora Meman, Hope Wampler, and Brianna Wilson. Jacob Silverman Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley “How Shaun Maguire Became Silicon Valley's Most MAGA Firebrand,” Business Insider Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection Others: California Forever The Diversity Myth by Peter Thiel & David Sacks ‘Go home': Honduran islanders fight against crypto colonialists| The Guardian Elon Musk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After meeting with Saudi Arabian dictator Mohammed Bin Salman in the White House, it's clear Trump can be bought by anyone. Steve Schmidt reacts to this meeting and highlights the corruption in Trump's regime and beyond. Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeStore: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Air Date 10/15/2025 It's said that money can't buy a variety of things like peace, happiness, loyalty, and, relevant for today; integrity and trust. But in a world in which impressions (a very multilayered word, in this case) can be bought and sold on the open market and an audience's loyalty to influencers, entertainers, and athletes can be leveraged in an attempt to transfer the credibility from the talented to the tyrannical... you better believe places like Saudi Arabia and Israel are going to try. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: How We Stopped Caring About "Selling Out" - Current Affairs - Air Date 8-18-25 KP 2: Comedians Hold NOTHING Back While RIPPING Fellow Comics to Shreds - TYT Sports - Air Date 10-1-25 KP 3: A New Form of Capitalism: The Influencer Culture | Al Jazeera Untangles - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 8-21-25 KP 4: Why I Became a Crypto Shill - Adam Conover - Air Date 5-23-25 KP 5: The Secret Role Of Influencers In Global Propaganda - Taylor Lorenz's Power User - Air Date 9-24-25 KP 6: US and Saudi Arabia Sign 'biggest Arms Deal in History' - DW News - Air Date 5-13-25 (00:48:45) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Explaining that influencers are just infomercial hosts DEEPER DIVES (00:55:11) SECTION A: SELL OUTS & SHILLS A1: Comedy's "Free Speech" Warriors - Side Burns - Air Date 10-5-25 A2: He Just Keeps Making It Worse - American Redact - Air Date 10-7-25 A3: Dave Chappelle Is Doing Saudi Arabia's Propaganda For Them | Eb Knows Pod #259 - Eb&Flow - Air Date 10-6-25 A4: When Movie Stars Become Brands - Patrick (H) Willems - Air Date 11-24-23 (01:35:50) SECTION B: INFLUENCERS B1: These YouTubers Do PROPAGANDA for the Saudi Government - The Kavernacle - Air Date 10-7-25 B2: Israel and US Pay Influencers Thousands to Boost Image - TRT World - Air Date 10-7-25 B3: MAGA TikTokers Are Being Paid by Israel to Make the WORST Propaganda Youll Ever See - The Humanist Report - Air Date 10-2-25 (01:58:52) SECTION C: SAUDI ARABIA BUYING SOFT & HARD POWER C1: Why Manchester Citys Scandal Is Really About Power - Search Party - Air Date 2-11-25 C2: How the Saudis Ended up with so Many American Weapons - Vox - Air Date 12-14-18 C3: How Saudi Arabia Bought Trump - And What They Want - More Perfect Union - Air Date 1-22-25 C4: Why Saudi Arabia Wants All the Sports - Search Party - Air Date 10-23-24 SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Composite image of a microphone in a spotlight against a red curtain with burlap sacks overflowing with money at the base with the Israeli and Saudi Arabian flags on them. Credit: Internal composite design. Multiple images from Pixabay | Pixabay License Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
HEADLINE: Implications for Delhi of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabian Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand DhumeSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Sadanand Dhume about Pakistan-Saudi Arabian relations. This development concerns Delhi, which has maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia through trade and counterterrorism cooperation. As Pakistan remains an adversary, any strengthening of Riyadh-Islamabad relations is viewed with suspicion and concern in New Delhi. 1865 ISLAMABAD
PREVIEW HEADLINE: Implications for Delhi of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabian Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume 50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Sadanand Dhume about Pakistan-Saudi Arabian relations. This development concerns Delhi, which has maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia through trade and counterterrorism cooperation. As Pakistan remains an adversary, any strengthening of Riyadh-Islamabad relations is viewed with suspicion and concern in New Delhi. 1922 MUMBAI
PREVIEW HEADLINE: Implications for Delhi of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabian Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume 50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Sadanand Dhume about Pakistan-Saudi Arabian relations. This development concerns Delhi, which has maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia through trade and counterterrorism cooperation. As Pakistan remains an adversary, any strengthening of Riyadh-Islamabad relations is viewed with suspicion and concern in New Delhi.
Mut has had a good first week (1:30). Mintzy went on ESPN during Wake Up Barstool and Dave says he needs to now run all media appearances by him (2:45). Dave talks Pizza Fest, meeting Bosco's family and Dante The Don dropping out of DJing (6:00). Brady is getting paid $75,000,000 to play in a Saudi Arabian flag football league (12:00). Dave calls Mr.Beast a weird dude (18:30). Clips of Dave on last week's show were taken out of context, the Defiant L's account apologized but won't come on the show (20:00). Dave and Turtleboy went back and forth over the firing of a Texas Tech Viceroy (23:45). Dave fired the GM of the Barstool Philly bar (29:30). Kirk is on an episode of Dateline Friday night about the murder of Sandra Birchmore (34:15). The USGA gave clarity to Big Cat's golf shot on the Writer Cup (35:00). Robert Redford passed away (39:45). The Critical Thinking Club (40:30). Ken Rosenthal looked like an asshole (43:45).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/unnamedshow