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In this episode of the Mayman Show get to know Fatimah Baeshen, author & former press secretary for the Saudi Embassy in Washington D.C., and hear about her latest book, her thoughts on Saudi Arabia's growth, and more.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking, we are joined by Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington DC, to ask whether the Saudi US relationship is back on track. Plus - is the Saudi-Iran deal a slap in the face to Washington, or can it serve their interests… and are the two sides any closer to securing a lasting ceasefire in Sudan?

In this episode, we discuss the importance of rebuilding Baqi Cemetery and how we can contribute to this noble cause. As Muslims, it's our duty to honor and show respect to the shah'ir of Allah, especially Ahlul Bayt, the imams. However, due to past destruction and neglect, the graves of the four imams have been left in ruins. But we can change that. Our efforts can make a difference in rebuilding the small masjid around their grave site and constructing a shrine to preserve their legacy. We share practical ways on how to campaign and lobby for this cause, such as writing letters to the royal palace in Riyadh, calling representatives, and demonstrating in front of the Saudi Embassy. By taking action and participating in this campaign, we not only gain the pleasure of Allah but also show our determination to preserve our Islamic heritage. Listen to our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast, and follow us on Youtube and Twitter to stay updated on this campaign and other important topics. Together, let's make a difference and rebuild Baqi Cemetery, insha'Allah. Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ByfUTjswIssZ6WfxCpKtA Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reflectin_light Listen to the Podcast on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reflectinglight Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcast: The Light of Reflection

Saudi Arabia and Iran recently agreed to normalize ties between the two regional powers after seven years. The 966 speaks with three top voices to understand the deal and the potential road ahead for Saudi Arabia, Iran, China, the United States, and other regional and global players. First, the hosts speak with the top spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington, Fahad Nazer, to discuss the recent announcement that the Kingdom and Iran would normalize relations after 7 years. The deal was agreed to and announced in China, raising eyebrows in Washington and heightening concerns that China's influence in the Middle East region is rising. But Nazer noted that the Kingdom's foreign policy is not a "zero-sum" game, and that relations with other regional and global actors are not reflective of its relationship with the United States, with which Saudi Arabia has a long and historic partnership. Next, the hosts welcome on Dr. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at CSIS in Washington about the surprise development. Dr. Alterman noted that the Saudi move with Iran is “part of a broader Saudi strategy to re-orient the relationship with the United States" and that the decision is a change for an emerging Saudi Arabia in the region. But Alterman also noted that Saudi Arabia will likely still be relying on American security guarantees. Then, the hosts welcome on Dr. Abdulaziz Alghashian, a scholar and researcher with a focus on Saudi-Israeli relations, who discusses the regional view on the recently-announced, China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal to normalize relations. What's the view from Riyadh and what are the implications for Israel and other regional actors? The 966 welcomes Dr. Abdulaziz back onto the program to answer these questions and chat about the implications for the region going forward. 

Fahad Nazer, the official spokesman for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC joins Mark Reardon to discuss why he is in St. Louis, US-Saudi relations, and Vision 2030!

Hour 1: Mark brings you the latest news following the tragic accident over the weekend. Then, Fahad Nazer, the official spokesman for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, DC joins Mark Reardon to discuss why he is in St. Louis, US-Saudi relations, and Vision 2030! Later, 97.1 FM Talk legal analyst Brad Young breaks down the news story of Alabama police who claims basketball star, Brandon Miller brought a teammate the handgun that was used to kill a woman last month.

Host Jon Olson's guest this week is Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. They discuss politics, economics, and security interests for Saudi Arabia.

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US President Joe Biden confirmed Tuesday that he will visit Saudi Arabia next month for talks with its leaders, a dramatic change in his stance on the kingdom that he pledged to make a "pariah" as a Democratic candidate for the White House.With the visit at the tail end of a July 13-16 Middle East trip that includes stops in Israel and the West Bank, Biden is edging off his adversarial stance on the Saudis' human rights record. He's looking to reset the relationship at a time when the U.S. could use help from the oil-rich kingdom to alleviate soaring prices at the pump for motorists at home and around the globe.The stop in Saudi Arabia will include talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of the kingdom, according to White House and Saudi officials. U.S. intelligence officials have determined Prince Mohammed likely ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.In a brief exchange with reporters Tuesday, Biden bristled when asked about his upcoming visit to Jeddah and noted that his team had laid out in a statement "everything I'm doing in the Middle East."Human rights advocates and some Democratic allies cautioned Biden about visiting the kingdom, saying such a visit without first getting human rights commitments would send a message to Saudi leaders that there are no consequences for egregious rights violations. The Saudis have been accused of using mass arrests, executions and violence to squelch dissent.But at a time of skyrocketing prices at the gas pump, growing worries about Iran's nuclear program and perpetual concern that China is expanding its global footprint, Biden and his national security team have determined that freezing out the Saudis, particularly the crown prince, is not in the U.S. interest.Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the No. 2 Senate Democrat, told CNN that Biden "has a tough job dealing with gasoline prices." But Durbin said he had "mixed feelings" about the visit, calling the Saudis' human rights record "an outrage."The Senate's No. 2 Republican leader accused Biden of paying too little attention to American energy.John Thune of South Dakota said, "It just seems having to go hat in hand to the Saudis to try and get them to increase energy production because we won't do it here, I think it's unfortunate that an American president is put in that position."The Saudi Embassy in Washington described the visit as coming at the king's invitation "to strengthen the historical bilateral relations and the distinguished strategic partnership between" the two countries.The White House announced the trip after Saudi Arabia this month helped nudge OPEC+ to ramp up oil production by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August, and the kingdom agreed to extend a United Nations-mediated cease-fire in its seven-year war with Yemen. Biden called the Saudi cease-fire decision "courageous." Prince Mohammed, who is commonly referred to by his initials, MBS, played a "critical role" in brokering an extension of the cease-fire, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said King Salman invited Biden to visit the kingdom during a gathering in the port city of Jeddah of the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — as well as Egypt, Iraq and Jordan.She suggested that Biden would raise human rights concerns with Saudi officials but did not directly answer whether the president would speak to Prince Mohammed about the Khashoggi killing."It's important to also emphasize that while we recalibrate relationships, we are not looking to rupture relationships," Jean-Pierre said.Hala al-Dosari, a prominent rights advocate in Saudi Arabia now living and teaching in the United States, said Biden's decision to meet with the crown prince is "a...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Barbara is joined by Abduliziz who is a Saudi activist highlighting the ongoing war in Yemen by Saudi Arabia with backing from the USA. In this episode, you can hear details of the awful atrocities being inflicted on Yemeni people by a monarchy with no regard for the value of human life. Much of the current mainstream media is currently taken up with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the horrors being visited on the people of Ukraine. The people of Yemen have been bombed into famine and suffered incredible numbers of innocent death, including thousands of children, for SEVEN YEARS now and it continues to this day. On March 26th, the Irish Anti-War movement is holding a protest. It begins at 1pm at the Spire on O'Connell Street and will march from there to the Saudi Embassy. As many people as possible will be pulling specially commissioned body bags to represent and highlight the incredible death toll of this awful war. Join them if you can and please share the podcast episode to generate awareness and express solidarity.

The 966 features an exclusive, two-part interview with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington. In Part 2 of the interview, the hosts ask Mr. Nazer about a wide range of issues, including about Saudi Arabia's students in the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia's relationship with Israel. The hosts also ask Fahad a little bit about growing up in the United States, including how he became a fan of the NFL's New York Jets.Nazer, who has been a contributor to SUSTG.com as well as Arab News and other publications in the region and United States, has served in the role since January 2019. Previously, Nazer served as a political consultant to the Embassy. He has held positions with JTG, Inc., Array Information Technology, Inc., and the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

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1:04 - The UAE weekend is changing.The United Arab Emirates is changing its workweek to have half days on Fridays and a Saturday-Sunday weekend.8:46 - The hosts discuss their first time visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - and how perceptions differed from reality on the ground. The 966 recently interviewed the Saudi Embassy in Washington's top spokesperson Fahad Nazer. One of his answers to a question from the hosts prompted a new discussion on the importance of visiting Saudi Arabia and seeing the ongoing changes for yourself. 15:50 - Saudi Arabia's Ever More Ambitious Investment StrategyAttracting investment is pivotal to the Kingdom's economic transformation plans. Late last month, our guest host today, Robert Mogielnicki, wrote about the Kingdom's investment drive in an excellent piece for the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington's blog. "There is still time for Saudi Arabia to accomplish many of Vision 2030's foreign investment objectives, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly...Saudi Arabia's recent FDI figures are not overly promising, but the low investment levels offer plenty of room for growth..."The hosts discuss the article and the investment climate in Saudi Arabia, as well as the challenges in reaching stated goals.36:08 - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's GCC Tour and Regional DiplomacyThe tour began in Oman. MBS was awarded a top honor by the Sultan. MBS then arrived in Dubai on Tuesday and visited Expo 2020.Wednesday, the Crown Prince visited Qatar - his first trip there since the diplomatic standoff between the two nations which lasted several years.47:28 - The PIF is selling shares in STC. It's the latest in a privatization push by the Saudi government. In the latest privatization push from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the PIF plans to raise as much as $3.1 billion through the sale of shares in Saudi Telecom Co. (STC).The PIF is offering a 5% stake in STC. That's 100 million shares.The STC is the Middle East's most profitable mobile-phone operator, and the Kingdom's largest telecom company.The price will be offered at between 100 riyals ($26.70) to 116 riyals starting Dec. 10.This could be the biggest secondary offering of the year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A secondary offering is A secondary offering is the sale of new or closely held shares of a company that has already made an initial public offering (IPO).The Saudi Arabia telecom market is expected to register a CAGR of over 10% through 2026, according to a forecast by mordorintelligence.com.***

The 966 features an exclusive, two-part interview with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington. In  part of the interview, the hosts ask Mr. Nazer about a wide range of issues, including Saudi Arabia's energy plans, the Kingdom's relationship with the U.S. Congress (and the Biden administration), the Jamal Khashoggi murder, and other domestic-focused topics in part 1 of this exclusive two part interview.Nazer, who has been a contributor to SUSTG.com as well as Arab News and other publications in the region and United States, has served in the role since January 2019. Previously, Nazer served as a political consultant to the Embassy. He has held positions with JTG, Inc., Array Information Technology, Inc., and the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

Fahad Nazer joins The Diplomat to help us learn more about Saudi Arabia as Jason Greenblatt discusses Vision 2030, Iran, Israel, Yemen, Lebanon and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FBI releases Classified Memo showing Saudi Involvement in 9/11 Attack?, What Lessons Have We Learned from the 20 Year War in Afghanistan, Handling Afghan Visa Requests at US Embassy in Pakistan, Counter-terrorism and Drone Strikes ==============================Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience. Today's Agenda:1)  FBI releases Classified Memo showing Saudi Involvement in 9/11 Attack?:  Late evening of  Sept 11, 2021---the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack---under Pres. Biden's Executive Order, the FBI released a redacted April 2016 memo that shows some of those who supported the 9/11 hijackers  in US were 'highly respected' in the Saudi Consulate in San Diego, called the Saudi Embassy often,  and may have been Saudi intelligence officials.   Why did the FBI release this memo now?2)  What Lessons Have We Learned from the 20 Year War in Afghanistan? The US pulled it's final US troops out of Afghanistan on Aug 30th, after a shambolic scramble to depart starting after the Taliban took over Kabul on Aug 15th.  The Biden Administration is claiming 'success' in it's ability to get 130,000 evacuees out in such a short time.  But is that the right way to judge the results of our 20 year war?  What about the collapse of the democratic government?  What about handing control to a ruthless Terrorist Taliban?  3)  Handling Afghan Visa Requests at US Embassy in Pakistan:   The Taliban are hunting down those who helped the US.   According to Politico website,  diplomatic cables reveal that the US  Embassy  in Pakistan is being flooded w/ requests on how to help deal w/ SIV applicants who have fled into Pakistan.  Pakistan itself is refusing to allow any Afghan  'refugees' to enter Pakistan, so these applicants may not be in safe conditions.  What do you think  is going on?4)  Counter-terrorism and Drone Strikes:  Pakistan PM Imran Khan said in June 2021 that Pakistan “will not allow the CIA or US special forces to base themselves inside his country ever again”.  Why?  And even if US drones are not operating from Pakistan bases, don't they need to fly through its airspace to reach Afghanistan to attack  Al Qaeda and ISIS targets?

In this first episode of our True Crime series, Jake and Jim cover the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Embassy in Turkey. While Jake lays down the play by play and legal speak of the case, Jim provides a geopolitical perspective. These two skills come together to provide a nice comprehensive picture of the Khashoggi killing.

Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel (Icarus) discusses his gripping new documentary thriller The Dissident about the 2018 execution of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.  He discuss how Jamal Khashoggi went from being an insider in the Saudi royal family to a harsh critic of the House of Saud, how a sophisticated cyber hack and the ultimate Twitter war put Khashoggi squarely in the cross hairs of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (aka MBS), and what he learned from friends, allies, and the fiancé of the late Saudi dissident.  Bryan reveals why no major Hollywood film distributor or streaming service would even touch his movie (despite the widespread acclaim for The Dissident), he explains how Saudi Arabia’s massive sovereign wealth fund turns dollars into censorship, and calls out everyone from major US corporations to President Donald Trump for cowering and kowtowing to Mohammed bin Salman.  We talk about the gruesome audio of Jamal Khashoggi’s execution that emerged shortly after his death, who may have been responsible for those recordings, and whether MBS may finally suffer consequences for this brutal murder once President-elect Biden takes office. The Dissident is currently showing in select theaters, and available on paid video on demand starting January 15.  Visit www.thedissident.com for showtimes and information, help support the Human Rights Foundation at www.hrf.org, and follow Bryan on Twitter at @bryanfogel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Notice: Some issues with the sound until 6 minutes into the podcast, then it gets better :) Part 1 of our two-part conversation with Iyad El-Baghdadi. We talk about the recent revelation in Dagbladet regarding Saudi Embassy immunity case. Why Iyad is a target and how he came to know Arab spring activism. We also talk about what has happened the last decade in the middle East, why people protest and why autocrats repress. (00:00) Dagbladet revelation (02:40) The state of affairs for political refugees in the west (06:08) Iyads background as an entrepreneur and how he began his activism (10:06) Arrested in UAE and sent too Malaysia (14:40) The counter-revolution (17:33) Being a palestinian refugee and an Arab Spring-activist (19:51) What made Iyad pop-up on the Saudi radar in 2018, and the uprise and downfall of Mohammed bin Salman (29:55) Hacking of Jeff Bezos mobile, with some Minareten exclusive information (37:04) Reckoning of colonial past (41:30) False pride in autocratic leaders (44:55) Is Norway the perfect place for activism? Hope you guys like the episode! For more content follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@minareten), and join our Facebook-group (Minaretens Diskusjonsforum)

Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) is rejoined by Fahad Nazer (@KSAEmbassySpox), official spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington, D.C. They discuss the virtual G-20 Summit, at which Saudi Arabia served as President for the first time ever; the current state of U.S.-Saudi relations; and where our countries' relationship - and concerns over issues like Iran - may go if Joe Biden in fact becomes President of the United States. (Recorded 11/25)

What do Black Lives Matter Protests, Golf courses and Hurricane Maria have in common?... Well a name that has been on everyone's lips for the past 4 years, Donald Trump. In the lead up to November 03rd 2020 all eyes around the world are fixated on this mans every movements, but how much do we really know about Trump's greatest achievements, disappointments and disasters and how they all fit together?Tune in this week as Ollie introduces James to a podcast about how Donald Trump changed the United States and the world, with America If Your Listening. Brought to us ABC and presented by the Australian Podcast award winner, New Castle local, Matt Bevan. Four years ago, Donald Trump promised to make America Strong, Wealthy, Safe, Proud and Great Again. In November, Americans will have their chance to elect him again. Has he lived up to his promise?Covering everything from Fake News, NRA, FIMA, Nuke, Saudi Embassy, Armed Asassins, this podcast is a must add to your list in the lead up to what some are calling the election of the century.

Shortly after the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("Saudi National Day") as well as the historic Abraham Accords brokered by President Trump among the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel, Saudi Arabia's DC embassy spokesperson, Fahad Nazer (@KSAEmbassySpox), rejoins Jimmy Sengenberger (@SengCenter) to discuss both topics. They also explore the 75-year US-Saudi relationship, the near-universal threat Iran poses, and more.

Big banks on Wall Street are doling out mortgage loans left and right, potentially feeding into a real estate collapse. Also, FBI documents reveal Saudi Embassy official Mussaed Ahmed al-Jarrah as a conspirator behind the 9/11 attacks. Plus, Jeff Bezos profited $30 billion during the pandemic, yet is slashing hazard pay for Amazon workers. While contact tracing is making waves as a further threat to privacy rights, RT Correspondent Brigida Santos brings us up to speed on the Patriot Act renewal, including amendments which could extend its reach to our online browsing activity. Attorney Virginia Buchanan spotlights a class action lawsuit against Allergan, the company which manufactured textured breast implants which were recalled in 38 countries after reports surfaced of women developing lymphoma.

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: House Democrats unveiled a massive, $3 trillion relief package on Tuesday -- but once again, all that money leaves out relief for working people and provides a way for corporate lobbying groups to get small business loans. And that’s before the Republicans even got to work on it! Meanwhile, Democrat Christie Smith lost the special election for former Rep. Katie Hill’s seat in California’s 25th district, falling to a Republican defense contractor. In case that wasn’t bad enough, Democrats also picked up a loss in the special election for Wisconsin’s 7th district. And lastly, Joe Biden’s campaign may have signed its first actual progressive: per CNN, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez has agreed to co-chair a task force on climate change for the Biden campaign, clearly hoping that she can push for some positive changes from inside the rusty Biden machine. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW It’s unfair to say that you can never count on Nancy Pelosi for anything. If you’re a corporate lobbyist, for instance, you can certainly count on her to have your back. House Democrats under Pelosi’s charge unveiled a new massive coronavirus relief package on Tuesday, and while it once again skips vital, people-first relief like direct payments or mortgage and rent suspension, it DOES include specific provisions that let corporate lobbying firms apply for federal bailout money. So that’s great for them, at least! For almost everything else, the bill is another miserable disappointment. Here are the scraps: $25 billion for the Post Office, which is sorely needed, but will likely be first on the Republican chopping block; one more round of measly $1200 stimulus checks for adults making less than $75,000, and some kind of hazard pay for frontline workers. There are some feeble stabs at other relief, but the whole thing is so thoroughly means-tested it’s hard to tell who it will actually help. Again, this is the starting point. Republicans haven’t even begun to strip this thing for parts yet. Pelosi is expected to push it through the House on Friday, at which point it will go to Mitch McConnell’s Senate, which is already howling that it goes too far and spends too much. There are Representatives yelling at Pelosi to do better, like Rep. Pramilla Jayapaul, but if the Speaker decides her corporate lobbyist bailout bill is going forward, we’ve seen time and time again there’s little that the lonely progressive caucus can do to stop it. Democrats Lose in CA and WI To add injury to insult, Democrats also lost two elections on Tuesday. In the special election to fill Rep. Katie Hill’s seat in California, Democrat Christy Smith lost to Mike Garcia, a Republican former pilot who most recently worked as a defense contractor. Smith and Garcia will get an almost immediate rematch, as both say that they plan to run for the seat in the November general election. The results in this round aren’t great: early on Wednesday morning Garcia was up by double digits. Part of that probably has to do with turnout. The special election sent out vote-by-mail ballots to every voter. As of Monday, tracking data showed 40 percent of Republicans had sent theirs back in, compared to only 27 percent of Democrats. Democrats also lost another contentious special election in Wisconsin’s 7th district. This one, to fill former Rep. Sean Duffy’s seat, wasn’t supposed to be close, but analysts were looking at it to gauge relative party enthusiasm in the swing state going into the general. Trump carried the district by more than 20 points in 2016; Duffy won it in 2018 by 22 points. Democrat Tricia Zunker lost to Republican Tom Tiffany, but only by about 15 points, which means the gap is closing, marginally. In a general Presidential election, Biden is up just three points over Trump in the state. But that’s assuming we even get an election. On Tuesday, milksop son-in-law Jared Kushner said he was quote “not sure I can commit one way or the other” to having the General election in November. It’s long been a worry that Trump would try to postpone the election if he thinks he’s going to lose, and while nobody’s outright saying it yet, Kush-boy’s wishy-washy response doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in democracy. AOC Joins Team Biden Joe Biden appears to have opened the door a tiny, tiny crack to the progressive wing of the party. That might be giving him too much credit, but here’s one good thing at least: the campaign has managed to convince Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to co-chair a task force on climate change. A spokesperson for AOC confirmed to CNN that she was involved with other members of the Climate Justice community. Sure, some on the left will probably shout at her for being a sellout, but if Biden is to be the nominee, it can only be a good thing if someone with a proven track record of standing up to the establishment is in a position to hassle him over climate change. She certainly hasn’t pulled any punches in prior statements, saying quote “if Biden is only doing things he's comfortable with, then it's not enough," endquote in an interview with the New York Times last month. The bigger question is what will happen to the task forces -- which were first announced when Bernie Sanders endorsed Biden -- in the event that the former VP actually does beat Trump in November. AOC will surely work hard to lay the groundwork, but then it’s still a leap of faith that a Biden administration won’t ice her out after that. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: In a recent court filing, the FBI accidentally let slip a major state secret: the identity of a Saudi embassy official in Washington who was suspected of helping two of the hijackers on 9/11. It’s the first on-record confirmation that the FBI believed it had found a link between the Saudi Embassy and the hijackers, which could have major ramifications for a lawsuit against the Saudi government brought by families of 9/11 victims. The coronavirus has been detected for the first time among some of the most vulnerable people in the world. Refugee camps in both South Sudan and Greece’s Aegean Islands reported cases, meaning that the disease could soon compound the already dire refugee crisis worldwide. A new study estimates that over 100,000 small businesses have been forced to shut down permanently since the beginning of the pandemic, according to researchers at Harvard, University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois. The researchers estimate that is roughly 2 percent of all small businesses in the country. And lastly, Rep. Greg Stube, one of the biggest goons in Congress, owned himself in delightful fashion this week, when he introduced a bill specifically targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar over campaign spending on her now-husband’s company. What he didn’t realize is that the bill’s sloppy wording would also prohibit President Trump’s re-election campaign from spending any money at Trump properties as well, something it is certainly dying to do. Oops! That’s all for the Majority Report’s AM Quickie today. Stay tuned for the full show this afternoon! HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Jack Crosbie PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Vijay Prashad, the Director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Chief Editor of LeftWord Books, the author of “The Death of the Nation and the Future of the Arab Revolution,” and his most recent publication is “Red Star Over the Third World.”Economies around the world are taking an unprecedented hit from the coronavirus pandemic. And third world economies are particularly hard hit. In many cases, poor countries turn to the International Monetary Fund for assistance. But the IMF, along with the World Bank, usually impose crushing austerity measures on weak economies, making it even tougher for them to rebound. That’s happening right now--in the midst of the pandemic. The FBI, in a recent court filing, has accidentally revealed the name of an official in the Saudi Embassy in Washington who allegedly dealt directly with the 9/11 hijackers. Saudi Islamic Affairs attache Musaed al-Jarrah, who went on to serve in Morocco and Malaysia, met personally with two middlemen to provide funds and an apartment for the hijackers when they were in Los Angeles. The FBI, including former directors Robert Mueller and James Comey, worked for years to keep the name a secret. Ali al-Ahmed, the Director of the Institute for Gulf Affairs, joins the show. Wednesday’s weekly series, In the News, is where the hosts look at the most important ongoing developments of the week and put them into perspective. Sputnik news analysts Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek join the show. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank. Netanyahu wants the annexation to move forward before US elections because he has the support of the Trump Administration and the US evangelical movement. Meanwhile, three United Nations officials are calling on Israel to release Palestinian children in Israeli prisons. Those children are at a much higher risk of coronavirus infection, which is sweeping through prisons in the country. Tamara Nassar, associate editor of Electronic Intifada, joins the show. Brazil yesterday suffered its deadliest day yet from the coronavirus, with 881 confirmed deaths in 24 hours and nearly 178,000 confirmed cases. President Jair Bolsonaro has been criticized heavily for not taking the disease seriously as it sweeps through poor neighborhoods, prisons, and, scientists worry, through the indigenous population. Meanwhile, Bolsonaro is under increasing political pressure because of multiple corruption cases against friends, political supporters, and family members. Aline Piva, a journalist and a member of Brazilians for Democracy and Social Justice, joins Brian and John. Wednesday’s regular segment, Beyond Nuclear, is about nuclear issues, including weapons, energy, waste, and the future of nuclear technology in the United States. Kevin Kamps, the Radioactive Waste Watchdog at the organization Beyond Nuclear, and Sputnik news analyst and producer Nicole Roussell, join the show.

Charles talks fat loss shaming with Deputy Bdub. Wasteful COVID grant spending by Carrolton, Texas. The Houston budget crisis. The FBI's accidental disclosure of complicit Saudi Embassy official in 9/11 attack revealing a vast cover-up it has long tried to keep secret with a clerical error. Charles, for the millionth time details his pragmatic position on the government's COVID response. Houston lawyer Chris Gabel joins to discuss a civil rights law suit he filed. PTSD money for Facebook moderators is the ultimate example of the ridiculousness of it all.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Joe Lauria, the editor-in-chief of Consortium News, founded by the late Robert Parry, and author of the recent article in Consortium News, “The Untold Story of the Trump-Ukraine ‘Scandal’: The Routine Corruption of US Foreign Policy.”News surrounding the impeachment inquiry against President Trump gets curiouser and curiouser. We now know that the President has enlisted the help of the Prime Minister of Australia to investigate the origins of the Mueller inquiry. And Attorney General Barr is personally asking foreign leaders for assistance on the same matter. Once of the primary questions seems to be “Who is Joseph Mifsud and how is he involved?” Violent protests continued to take place in Hong Kong as China celebrated the 70th anniversary of the revolution that established the People’s Republic. Groups of demonstrators carried out attacks with metal pipes and molotov cocktails in an attempt to disrupt this important occasion as the hardcore separatist forces take center stage in the protest movement. Ben Norton, a journalist with The Grayzone and co-host of the Moderate Rebels podcast, joins the show. Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi was a moderate critic of the Saudi government when he was lured into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, murdered, and dismembered by agents of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman. The CIA concluded that Muhammad bin Salman was responsible for the assassination, but President Trump has refused to hold him or his government to account. Brian and John speak with Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of the peace group Code Pink, which is holding a protest at the Saudi Embassy in Washington tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., the time at which Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate. Now-fired Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has been convicted of murder in the killing of her neighbor Botham Jean. Guyger burst into Jean’s home, which she said she mistakenly believed was her apartment, and shot Jean dead. Meanwhile, A New York police officer on Sunday got out of his vehicle to question a man, who then fled. The officer gave chase, caught up with the man, and in the ensuing struggle was shot and later died. While the man who was being chased was initially blamed for the killing, it turns out that it was in fact other police officers who opened fire and killed their comrade. Michelle Gross, president of Communities United Against Police Brutality, joins the show. Today’s regular segment that airs every Tuesday is called Women & Society with Dr. Hannah Dickinson. This weekly segment is about the major issues, challenges, and struggles facing women in all aspects of society. Hannah Dickinson, an associate professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and an organizer with the Geneva Women’s Assembly; Nathalie Hrizi, an educator, a political activist, and the editor of Breaking the Chains, a women’s magazine; and Loud & Clear producer Nicole Roussell join the show. Massive celebrations are being held across China today as the country marks 70 years since the revolution of 1949. President Xi Jinping presided over a huge military parade in Beijing where he paid tribute to the founders and past leaders of the People’s Republic of China. Meanwhile, violent demonstrations in Hong Kong have led to major disruptions in the city. John Ross, Senior Fellow at Chongyang Institute, Renmin University of China, and an award-winning resident columnist with several Chinese media organizations, and Jude Woodward, who is the author of the book “The US vs China: Asia's new Cold War?”, joins the show.Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Brian and John speak with financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey.

The Secret Policeman’s Tour – Hackney Empire 2019 Hosted by Deborah Frances-White Recorded 5 June 2019. 00:00    Intro 00:41    Deborah Frances-White 11:33    Alison Spittle 17:24    Funmbi Omatayo 23:38    Francesca Martinez and Konnie Huq 31:42    Sindhu Vee 36:23    Maria Munir 41:18    Saudi Women Drivers appeal 44:06    RoxXxan 46:53    The Four Yorkshirewomen 53:51    Grace Petrie   Get involved… If you would like to become part of the movement and join Amnesty International please visit http://amnesty.org.uk To join the rainbow network or Amnesty’s women’s network check out http://twitter.com/AmnestyUK_LGBTI and http://twitter.com/AmnestyFeminist To get involved with Truth To Power Hour follow http://twitter.com/Amnestyuk and get ready to take action regularly on Friday. If you would like to donate to help protect human rights around the world it’s http://amnesty.org.uk/donate Saudi Women Drivers appeal Women activists in Saudi Arabia who fought for the right to drive face 20 years in prison. Reports suggest they have been tortured and abused in detention.After years of campaigning, the ban on driving for women in Saudi Arabia has been lifted. But in a cruel twist, the women who bravely fought for this right have been arrested and branded ‘terrorists’. Some of these women have been provisionally released, showing the authorities are listening.  We want you to join us in demanding that the remaining women are immediately freed, and all charges are dropped. To take action all you need to do is: TEXT: WOMEN + your NAME to 70505 By texting this number, you will have joined us in writing to the Saudi Embassy making these demands. Please note Amnesty International will also call you about ways to support their work, including fundraising. Text NOCALL to 70505 to opt out. See http://amnesty.org.uk/smsterms

Your hosts today. Levon, Mathiew, Marie-Claude, and Marc  (video of show at bottom) ListenEN_The_Link-20190621-WEE15 IRAN- U.S. tensions- escalation narrowly avoided A U.S. Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the one shown, has been shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says was in its airspace, the U.S. says it was in international airspace (Reuters/U.S. Navy/Erik Hildebrandt/Northrop Grumman/Handout The long-standing tension between the U.S. and Iran ramped up this week with allegations of Iranian attacks on oil tankers off its coast. Then came word that Iran had shot down an American spy drone. The American had recently increased their military presence in the region with added ships and soldiers.  The shooting of the drone however almost resulted in a massive escalation of the conflict. This is something that a Canadian professor had speculated could in fact happen. Marc spoke to Rex Brynen, political science professor at Montreal's McGill University. Canadian diplomats get direction on human rights issues abroad Members of a human rights association demonstrate outside the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul on Oct. 9, 2018, and speak to reporters about the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi a week earlier. (Lefteris Pitarakis/AP) This week Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, Crystia Freeland, released new guidelines for Canadian diplomats. Called "Voices at Risk" it strives to guide diplomats in their ability to aid or provide support, within diplomatic limits, to human rights activists in other countries. Levon spoke to Jackie Hansen, a human rights campaigner with Amnesty International Canada. Hyenas in the Canadian Arctic An artist’s rendering of ancient Arctic hyenas belonging to the genus Chasmaporthetes. A new study reports that two enigmatic fossil teeth found in Yukon Territory in Canada belonged to Chasmaporthetes, making the teeth the first known fossils of hyenas found in the Arctic. (Julius T. Csotonyi) It was decades ago that some ancient fossilized teeth were found during an archaeological expedition in Canada's Yukon Territory.  After languishing for all those years in a back room, a specialist finally came to take a look at the two ancient teeth. He was able to determine that they belonged to a hyena that lived millions of years ago. Apparently the species of hyena was widespread across the continent, but the species went extinct. Mathiew spoke with Jack Tseng, professor of pathology and anatomical sciences at the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) Watch The Link June 21 2019  Images of the week window.jQuery || document.write('

It's another TVUH Triple Shot. Three things in the last week or so that deserve being "addressed" on the show. Well, at least I think so and since I produce the show... guess what. The Retirement - After seven Federal election wins, twice Minister with two different governments and his largest margin of victory in 2015, Scott Brison has retired effective immediately as Minister and MP. A trailblazer for the LGBTQ2 community who was part of reforming Canada's sexual orientation laws out of the 19th century. The first openly gay Minister in Canada's history. But that means another Cabinet Shuffle, in an election year. Three moves and two rookies added to make up for the loss of one, which generates its own storylines depending which brand you ask. And what about the trial of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, which Brison will have to testify at? Is it a factor in the timing here? The Refugee - Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun became internationally known in a hurry. A Saudi citizen, she flew from Kuwait to Thailand to escape her family. Having flown without suitable "escort" the Saudi Embassy told Thai officials to seize her passport and deport her back to Saudi Arabia. Then a funny thing happened. Social media around the world made her a symbol against the Kingdom. The UNHCR requested Canada to accept Rahaf as a refugee. Canada said yes. Not to sell the LPC brand. To sell the Canada the world expects. The Raid - On December 15, 2018 the BC Supreme Court granted an injuction in a CIVIL SUIT to bypass proper process and allow Coastal GasLink access to Wet'suwet'en Territory. Because saying NO is not allowed in this nation of "reconciliation" when corporate gain is involved. On January 7, 2019 the RCMP performed their historically primary function. Colonialism. Is this a "new relationship"? Is this implementing the TRC? Is this UNDRIP? No, it's the same old Canada.  

A private American company hired by the government of the United Arab Emirates has sent former US special forces soldiers to Yemen as mercenaries to carry out assassinations of political and religious figures there, according to a Buzzfeed investigation. The killings began in 2015 and, so far, dozens of people have been assassinated. Brian and John speak with Mark Sleboda, an international relations and security analyst. New video in the police shooting of Ricardo "Ricky" Hayes, an autistic 18 year old in Chicago, was recently released.The footage contradicts the police assertion that Hayes was armed, and is related to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Hayes. Kofi Ademola, an activist and organizer with the Black Lives Matter movement, joins the show. Taliban gunmen this morning assassinated several leaders of the regional government in Kandahar in the country’s south. Press reports indicate that the governor, provincial military leader, and intelligence director of Kandahar Province were killed when their own bodyguards opened fire on them. The target of the attack appears to have been US General Scott Miller, but he escaped unharmed. Two American soldiers were wounded. Jeremy Kuzmarov, a professor of American history at the University of Tulsa whose latest book is “The Russians Are Coming, Again: The First Cold War as Tragedy, the Second as Farce,” joins Brian and John. The Jordanian government said today that 300 members of the White Helmets rescue group who fled Syria for Jordan three months ago have now been resettled in Canada, Germany, and the UK. The Israeli and US governments have said that they aided the Jordanians in the resettlement. Meanwhile, the government continues to consolidate its control over the country’s international borders. Ambassador Peter Ford, the former UK Ambassador to Syria, joins the show.Donald Trump issued his strongest threat yet against a caravan of migrants attempting to safely reach the United States. Trump stated that he would deploy the military to close down the Mexican border to stop the caravan’s arrival, and implied that the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement might be in jeopardy. Brian and John speak with Jackie McVicar, a member of the Atlantic Region Solidarity Network, working in solidarity with people struggling for social justice and environmental protection in Latin America, the Caribbean and Atlantic Canada, and a former co-coordinator of the Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Solidarity Network.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the Trump Administration would give the Saudi government more time to explain what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi and President Trump expressed reticence in punishing the Saudis in any way. Meanwhile, Code Pink is leading demonstrations at the State Department and the Saudi Embassy in Washington tomorrow to protest Khashoggi’s death. Brian and John are joined by Mansour Alhadj, a journalist, author, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Democracy and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia. Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Paul Wright, the founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), and Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, join the show.

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On today's edition of TRUNEWS, while the rest of the American press is focused on the resignation of Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador, Rick Wiles comments on the continued escalation between the West and Russia. Is NATO about to launch a cyberattack on Putin's homeland on a perceived threat against Europe? The team also continues to follow the story behind that mysterious abduction of the Interpol president, and the gruesome story of a journalist being hacked up and packed up in pieces in the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.

On today's edition of TRUNEWS, while the rest of the American press is focused on the resignation of Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador, Rick Wiles comments on the continued escalation between the West and Russia. Is NATO about to launch a cyberattack on Putin's homeland on a perceived threat against Europe? The team also continues to follow the story behind that mysterious abduction of the Interpol president, and the gruesome story of a journalist being hacked up and packed up in pieces in the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.

Jack & Joe share more perspectives on Susan Collin's speech on the Kavanaugh confirmation. Plus, Eli Lopez of The Washington Post joins the show to talk about his colleague, Jamal Khashoggi, who hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.

Jack & Joe share more perspectives on Susan Collin's speech on the Kavanaugh confirmation. Plus, Eli Lopez of The Washington Post joins the show to talk about his colleague, Jamal Khashoggi, who hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.

Jack & Joe share more perspectives on Susan Collin's speech on the Kavanaugh confirmation. Plus, Eli Lopez of The Washington Post joins the show to talk about his colleague, Jamal Khashoggi, who hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.

https://onthegroundshow.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/OTG-SEPT14-2018-DIST-SMALL.mp3 As Hurricane Florence batters the Mid-Atlantic, a discussion with Kristina Dahl of the Union of Concerned Scientists about how the nation's capital is impacted by worsening climate change. And ten years ago this week, there was the world economic crash of 2008, which resulted in millions of Americans "losing their jobs and homes. Now, a decade later, has there really been a recovery? We speak to analyst Dedrick-Asante Muhammad. Gerald Horne on new dangers in Syria; Bolton's Outrageous Threats to the ICC and the Economic Summit Between Russia, China, Japan and South Korea. Plus Headlines: --Trump says Puerto Rico Death Toll from Maria figure is fake and designed to make him 'look bad.' --New Congressional Effort to Expand Social Security. --Survivor of Waffle House Police Assault Speaks at CBC Weekend. --Activist Tameka Mallory Asks for Legal and Financial Support for Chikesia Clemons. --Code Pink Lays Backpacks in Front of Saudi Embassy to Protest Bombing and Murder of Yemeni Children. --Big Money and Big Media Tries to Take Down Ben Jealous. -- Two New 9-11 Books Challenge September 11 narrative. Voices: Dedrick-Asante Muhammad Prosperity Now, Kristina Dahl of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Rep Debbie Dingell, Gerald Horne, Code Pink, Rep. Val Demings, Chikesia Clemons. “On The Ground—Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital” (www.onthegroundshow.org) is a weekly show that brings alternative news from DC. We cover social justice activism and activists, those who are in the DC area and those who come to DC from across the nation or from across the globe to speak truth to power. Esther Iverem, creator, executive producer and host, is an award-winning journalist, poet, visual artist and activist. Her most recent book is “Olokun of the Galaxy,” a book of poetry and visual art about honoring Earth’s oceans and ecosystem and those who perished, survived or descended from the Atlantic Slave Trade. (Seeing Black Press).

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Saudi Arabia executes a cleric who is a member of the Saudi Shi’ite minority. Iran’s government, which sees itself as the leader of the Shi’ite world, doesn’t work very hard to stop an attack on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran that follows the execution. Saudi Arabia closes its embassy and tensions between the two nations, which had been growing for years, hit a new high. With hot wars in Yemen and Syria, billions of dollars sloshing around between governments and militias and militant groups, its a good time to look at what’s really going on and what’s likely to happen next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.