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One of the two main branches of Islam

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The Dave Chang Show
Dave's Trip to Paris, Great Meals He Had, and Cooking from Scratch

The Dave Chang Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 50:14


Dave has returned from a lovely trip to Paris and has plenty to say about it. He talks about where he ate, such as the incredible Maison Sota, which he thinks deserves more praise, and the great Bruno Verjus, with Bruno's unique story. Dave also discusses where he didn't get to eat, but would love to support. Dave also talks about how Paris is changing before he answers an Ask Dave about cooking from scratch in restaurants and at home. Learn more about Maison Sota: https://en.maison-sota.com/ Learn more about Clown Bar: https://www.clownbar.fr/ Learn more about Astrance: https://www.astranceparis.fr/ Learn more about Arpège: https://www.alain-passard.com/ Check out the Chef's Table France on Alain Passard: https://www.netflix.com/title/80128096 Learn more about Providence: https://providencela.com/ Learn more about Balthazar: https://balthazarny.com/ Learn more about Ha Noi 1988: https://www.viet-eat.com/en Learn more about Le Duc: http://restaurantleduc.com/ Learn more about Table by Bruno Verjus: https://table.paris/ Learn more about Le Servan: https://www.leservan.fr/ Learn more about Musée National Picasso-Paris: https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/home-page Learn more about Smyth: https://www.smythandtheloyalist.com/ Learn more about Asador Etxebarri: https://www.asadoretxebarri.com/en/home Check out our most recent episode with Chef Edward Lee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LFn14t5qcD7M6CNbWH7OA?si=Miqz9IpjT6qhk8ocxGZsPA Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/ Learn more about Benu: https://www.benusf.com/ Learn more about St. JOHN: https://stjohnrestaurant.com/ Learn more about From First Principles podcast: https://ffppod.com/ Learn more about Combustion Inc.: https://combustion.inc/ Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/ Host: Dave Chang Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Jake Loskutoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jillian Michaels Show
INSIDE EPIC FURY: CONSEQUENCES, WAR POWERS, REGIONAL FALLOUT, NUCLEAR THREAT

The Jillian Michaels Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 55:10


Operation Epic Fury / Rising Lion: Inside the U.S. / Israel Strike on Iran | war powers, nuclear threat, regional fallout, and consequences at home. a coordinated U.S. and Israeli strike — hit more than 1,000 Iranian military and nuclear-linked targets, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggering immediate retaliation across the region. In this episode, we break down what led to the strike, the administration's red lines, and the intelligence claims surrounding Iran's uranium enrichment. We examine the latest IAEA findings, Tehran's 60% enriched uranium stockpile, and the debate over whether Iran was truly days from a nuclear breakout — or whether diplomacy still had runway. We also tackle the constitutional question head-on: Did the President violate the War Powers Resolution? We walk through the legal framework, historical precedent, executive authority, congressional notification requirements, and what critics on Capitol Hill are arguing versus what the administration claims is firmly within presidential power. Beyond the missiles and airstrikes, we explore the deeper regional fault line shaping this conflict — the 1,400-year-old Sunni–Shia divide. Iran as the dominant Shia power. The Sunni Gulf monarchies calculating survival. Hezbollah's entry into the fight. The internal Muslim conflict that predates modern borders — and why it still dictates alliances, proxy wars, and regional escalation today. We break down the global chessboard: Israel's security calculus, Gulf state vulnerability, NATO positioning, China's oil dependency, Russia's military coordination with Tehran, and what this means for great-power competition. Then we analyze reactions at home — on both sides of the aisle. Democrats raising constitutional and escalation concerns. Progressives framing the strike as Western interventionism. Libertarians warning of endless war and blowback. Conservatives divided between America First restraint and muscular deterrence. Who supports it. Who opposes it. And why. We also examine the domestic consequences: • The Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices • Inflation risk tied to energy markets • Terror retaliation and asymmetric threats • The power vacuum inside Iran — IRGC control, succession scenarios, and regime-change speculation Was this preemptive defense? Strategic decapitation? Or the start of a wider regional war? This is a full geopolitical and constitutional breakdown of Operation Epic Fury — separating intelligence from rhetoric, law from politics, and strategy from media spin. Like. Share. Subscribe. Go to Quince.com/JILLIAN for free shipping and 365-day returns Visit CozyEarth.com/MICHAELS | Use code MICHAELS for up to 20% off Go to 120Life.com and use code JILLIAN to save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast
Cringe Daily: More Jim Carrey, More Shia and More

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 25:24 Transcription Available


More theories spring up about the Jim Carrey cloning/facelift. Plus new ridiculous Shia and Chet Hanks info. And then even more!

Light Beer Dark Money
Iran's Regime Falls: Trump, Israel, and the “Peace Through Strength” Weekend (Audio)

Light Beer Dark Money

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026


Sean Noble and Chris Clements break down what they call one of the most consequential weekends of Donald Trump's presidency—focused on Iran, its decades-long role as the centerpiece of Middle East terrorism, and what happens when a theocracy built on oppression suddenly loses the top of the regime. They walk back through the history Americans remember: the 1979 hostage crisis, the fall of the Shah, and how a once-advanced Persian society became a Shia theocracy that crushed dissent and exported chaos through proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. From there, they react to a CBS report that (in their view) actually spelled out the stakes: Iranians celebrating, crackdowns in the streets, and the dangerous question of what fills the vacuum—reform, dictatorship, civil war, or something else. Then the episode turns into a media accountability rant: they compare the blunt description of Iran's ruler as a murderous dictator to what they say were shockingly soft “obituaries” and headlines from major papers. They argue the American left routinely parrots Iranian talking points (often through the proxy movements), and they call out Democrats' response—highlighting comments from House Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries and others as fundamentally detached from the reality of Iran's ongoing terrorist aggression. Sean and Chris also get into the legal/political fight in Washington—why Congress hasn't declared war since WWII, how authorizations of force get used instead, and why they believe the U.S. has effectively been in a hot conflict with Iran for decades. They discuss the immediate geopolitical ripple effects too: the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, regional retaliation, and how Iran's isolation leaves Russia and China as “friends” who still won't come to the rescue when things go sideways. Finally, they hit the internal MAGA debate—calling out Tucker Carlson and others they say are misreading Israel, misrepresenting the facts, and attacking the strike from the right. Their conclusion: this is what “peace through strength” looks like—use power decisively, solve the problem fast, and don't hand the military-industrial complex a blank check for forever wars. #Iran #Trump #Israel #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #Politics Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Link to the Light Beer Dark Money Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

S2 Underground
The Wire - March 3, 2026

S2 Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 6:17


//The Wire//2000Z March 3, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE PERSIAN GULF. SAUDI FORCES DEPLOY TO QUELL RIOTS IN BAHRAIN. MAJOR OIL FACILITIES SHUT DOWN THROUGHOUT MIDDLE EAST DUE TO STRIKES. ISRAEL LAUNCHES GROUND INVASION OF LEBANON.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The Gulf War continues as Iranian forces begin shifting to strategic targets. Most of the drone/missile attacks overnight targeted oil production facilities, such as the Fujairah Industrial Zone in the UAE, which has been taken offline. Otherwise, the attacks on American installations continue, with the American Embassy in Riyadh being hit multiple times by drones overnight.Bahrain: Significant riots have broken out around the country, as the majority-Shia population begins expressing dissent with the Sunni government, and more specifically the American presence within the nation. Saudi Forces crossed the bridge this morning with anti-riot forces to help quell the more kinetic protests, which have become intense over the past 24 hours.Analyst Comment: Politics in Bahrain were complicated before the war, as the population is mostly Shia (and aligned with the Ayatollah), but the country is ruled by a Kingdom that is Sunni. Even before the shooting started the situation was tenuous at best, and the assassination of the Ayatollah might have been the spark needed to kick off a civil conflict within the island nation. This is a complicating factor for the United States, as Bahrain has long served as a major Center of Gravity for American combat power in the region. Now that some locals are getting rowdy (and are also aligned with Iran), this will make things more difficult.Lebanon: This morning Israeli forces launched a ground invasion in the south, opening up another front so as to seize terrain along the border. Lebanese Army forces have withdrawn from the border as Israeli units advance.Analyst Comment: It is not clear as to if this is a legitimate, full-scale ground invasion, or limited border incursions that Israel is known to do throughout southern Lebanon. So far, Israeli forces haven't crossed their limit of advance set during the height of the conflict two years ago.United Kingdom: A stabbing attack was reported in Edinburgh, which resulted in a standoff lasting several hours yesterday afternoon. One unidentified assailant began stabbing people an apartment building, which resulted in two people being wounded. After the attack, the suspect fled into the apartment building, which resulted in a standoff situation that lasted seven hours. Eventually, police were able to breach the building and detain the suspect.Separately, in Birmingham a different stabbing attack was captured on film this morning, which involved an assailant stabbing a man on the street outside a Catholic school in Alum Rock. This attacker was arrested at the scene, and very few details remain public regarding his identity.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Yesterday afternoon the US State Department published the list of nations that Americans should evacuate from, which includes the entire Middle East. The "depart now" order has been issued for the nations of: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, and Yemen.However, the US State Department has stated that Americans are on their own regarding evacuations. Even though the start of this combat operation was easily predicted down to the exact day (and nearly the exact hour) that it began, the United States somehow believes that they needed to maintain the element of surprise. The State Department believed that if they made attempts to evacuate the Middle East before the attack, the world would know that the war was imminent. This is also why many American bases appea

Lori & Julia
HOT TO GO! Monday 3/2 - Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Married!? Jim Carey's New Look and NeNe's New Man

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 26:06


We told you hear first that Zendaya and Tom Holland are already married and now her stylist Law Roach is confirming it. Plus SNL welcomes members of the US Women's and Men's Gold Medal Hockey teams, Jim Carey has a New Look and Keith Urban is an "Insensitive Dog". NeNe Leakes hard launches and hard backtracks on new man and Shia is even messier than last week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep528: Weichert explores presidential policies from Clinton to Obama, the rise of the Shia Crescent, the JCPOA nuclear deal, and Iran's strategic support for various Palestinian proxies. 3.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 12:16


Weichert explores presidential policies from Clinton to Obama, the rise of the Shia Crescent, the JCPOA nuclear deal, and Iran's strategic support for various Palestinian proxies. 3.

Learn American English With This Guy
Iran's Leader is No More: Speak Better English With the News

Learn American English With This Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 15:39


In this lesson, we examine the critical vocabulary used in breaking news reports to describe the sudden and significant political changes in Iran. These sixteen terms will equip you with the language needed to follow international developments and discuss complex global events with confidence.

The Front
Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. What now?

The Front

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 5:44 Transcription Available


A huge US and Israeli airborne assault on Iran has killed the leader of the Shia world, 86-year-old supreme leader Ali Khamenei. As Iran fires waves of missiles at Israel, American military bases and US allies in the Middle East, the world waits to see if this is the end of the repressive theocratic regime in Iran or the start of a huge regional war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori & Julia
HOT TO GO! Friday 2/27 - P!NK and Carey Hart Latest, RiRi's New Music, Shia LaBeouf headed to Rehab?

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 26:13


We talk the latest on the P!NK and Carey Hart "Fake News", Shia is headed to court ordered Rehab and is Rihanna making new Music?? Plus we think we know why Colton Unfollowed Lisa and the Real reason Sydney is Dating Scooter. Also Benny being Benny. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Broken Simulation with Sam Tripoli
190: Iran War?! + Newsom Can't Read + Shia's Big Adventure + Tucker Stomps Huckabee

Broken Simulation with Sam Tripoli

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 92:37 Transcription Available


War with Iran is on the horizon, and distractions abound. Gavin Newsom offends a major chunk of the Democrat base by saying he can't read, Mike Huckabee is given pointed questions by Tucker Carlson on America's Israel policy, Shia LeBeouf is having a big old time in New Orleans, and so much more.Turn up the luxury at bedtime at www.quince.com/brokensim!Get your Blue Chew Gold at bluechew.com and use the code "BROKEN" for a discount!Get real food, real fast at 60-percent off your first box at tempomeals.com/brokensim!Go to gemini.com/card to learn more! Terms Apply.For Sam's dates visit samtripoli.com/events!More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: patreon.com/brokensimulationSocial media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodardBroken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard

Lori & Julia
2/27 Friday Hr 3: Hot To Go! Family Feud and Garbage Day!

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 45:53


HOT to Go featuring P!NK, Shia and Ri Ri. We play family feud and it's Garbage Day! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lori & Julia
HOT TO GO! Thursday 2/26 - Lisa Rinna, Even More Shia Drama. and Jennifer Garner

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 39:19


Lisa Rinna reveals alarming details of being drugged at 'Traitors' premiere party, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's Son Maddox Drops Pitt from Name in Movie Credits, and Jennifer Garner says she gets bangs instead of Botox, but refuses to promise her kids she won't get a facelift.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IslamiCentre
4- The True Purpose of Fasting in Ramadan: Beyond Food and Drink - Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi

IslamiCentre

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 27:39


Monday February 23rd, 20266th Ramadhan 1447* Ramadan is an opportunity to move beyond mere abstention from food and drink toward true spiritual growth.* Fasting has three levels: basic (sawm al-batm), moral (sawm al-lisan), and spiritual (sawm al-qalb), each requiring deeper consciousness and self-discipline.* The ultimate purpose of fasting is to attain taqwa—God-consciousness that prevents sin and guides behavior.* Sincere intention (niyyat) determines eligibility for reward; basic compliance alone only prevents punishment.* Moral fasting emphasizes controlling the tongue, senses, and limbs to avoid sinful behavior.* Spiritual fasting focuses on maintaining constant awareness of Allah in all actions, even in daily work.* Acts like istighfar, prolonged sajda, and giving iftar amplify the spiritual benefits of Ramadan.* Improving akhlaq, showing kindness to family and employees, and charity are integral to higher-level fasting.* Reciting the Quran and sending salawat on the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt carry multiplied rewards in Ramadan.* Special nafila prayers at night can be performed according to Shia fiqh, avoiding bid‘ah, and intentions enhance their reward.* Ramadan is a time to connect daily actions to Allah, moving from ritual compliance to true spiritual growth.* Focusing on these levels of fasting ensures readiness for accountability on the Day of Qiyamah.* The talk emphasizes prayers for Shias' protection, global peace, and the coming of the savior.* Awareness of the deeper dimensions of Ramadan encourages love for the Ahlul Bayt and following their example.* Even ordinary actions, when done with consciousness of Allah, gain immense spiritual reward.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Hate Watching with Dan and Tony
Hate Watching Transformers The Last Knight: Less Than Meets the Eye

Hate Watching with Dan and Tony

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 93:45 Transcription Available


Send a textKnights, Nazis, submarines, and a three-headed robo-dragon walk into a Transformers sequel… and somehow the wildest ingredients still feel weightless. We dig into Transformers: The Last Knight to figure out why the VFX slap while the story slips, how the Arthurian hook gets buried under MacGuffins, and where the franchise lost the character charm that made the first film sing. We compare Shia's live-wire energy to Mark Wahlberg's steady center, debate Cogman's C-3PO-adjacent chaos, and explain why Anthony Hopkins turning exposition into mischief nearly steals the movie.From the medieval prologue to a London chase that forgets who's in which car, we track the editing choices that drain tension and the dialogue tics that mistake “joke density” for personality. The TRF heel turn, the Witwiccan lore tangle, and Optimus Prime's mind-controlled pivot to Nemesis Prime get a clear-eyed autopsy. We also spotlight what works: Bumblebee's mid-fight reassembly is kinetic and clever, the robot silhouettes are finally readable, and the sound design keeps even thin scenes feeling huge. When Bumblebee briefly regains his voice, you glimpse the beating heart this franchise can still find—if the script lets it.If you love franchise archaeology, blockbuster craft talk, and a fair share of roast with your reverence, you'll feel at home. We sketch the version that might have landed: fewer MacGuffins, real consequences, a focused treasure trail for Vivian's historian skills, and a talisman that pays off a character arc rather than a single slow-motion block. By the end, we answer the big question: underrated chaos or unwatchable noise?Enjoy the ride, then tell us your pick for the series' last truly good entry. Subscribe, drop a review, and share this one with a friend who still quotes “more than meets the eye.”Written Lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast
Hollywood Cringe: Gaga, LaBeouf, Corey Feldman

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 28:04 Transcription Available


Super cringe today as we go in on Feldman, Shia and the Gaga vs. Liza Minnelli feud!Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/ROSEPRICKS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. 

The Front
Hezbollah is rearming through ancient Arab money trails

The Front

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:42 Transcription Available


Mossad’s audacious pager and walkie-talkie attacks hit Shia militia Hezbollah hard - but now the Iran-backed jihadis are using old-world moneylender networks plus new systems including trucks and boats full of cash to prepare for fresh warfare with the two Great Satans, Israel and the United States. Yoni Bashan joins us from the Middle East. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast
Cringe Daily: Aniston, Tyra and Shia

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 27:19 Transcription Available


We get into Jen's too vocal new-ish man, Shia's continuing spiral and some Tyra doc aftermath!Check out Beducated by clicking  HereOr using this link:https://beducate.me/pd2607-rose

Frosty, Heidi and Frank Podcast
Heidi and Frank - 02/20/26

Frosty, Heidi and Frank Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


Topics discussed on today's show: It's Friday, Olympic Update, New Baseball Rule, Andrews Arrest, Shia's Drinking Again, Drunk Dentist, Eric Dane Passes Away, AI Advances, AI Pony, Kung Fu Robots, T-Rex and Triceratops, Global Warming, Victoria's Secret, You Suck, Toy Story 5, History Quiz, Ralph and Angela, Stay Or Go: GRVNT, Food Fight, Probably White, and Apologizes.

The Ben and Skin Show
Bad Bunny, The Movie Star

The Ben and Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:25 Transcription Available


In entertainment headlines, the gang discusses the latest chapter of Shia LaBeouf's real‑life chaos arc: getting into a street fight, getting head‑butted, attempting a “soft headbutt” in return, and then being back on the street within hours.The crew debates the physics of a “proper headbutt,” the dangers of using your skull as a weapon, and why Shia is always within 50 feet of trouble. Also, KT breaks down Bad Bunny's next major move: starring in a Caribbean western‑historical drama alongside Javier Bardem, Edward Norton, and Viggo Mortensen.

The Rizzuto Show
Kylo Ren Movie CANCELLED?! Shia Gets Rocked & Jelly Roll Overload

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 29:36


If you ever wondered what happens when pop culture chaos meets questionable life decisions and just enough caffeine to fuel bad takes… welcome back to your favorite daily comedy show.Today's episode kicks off with a Star Wars “what could've been” that has us screaming into the galaxy. Apparently, Adam Driver pitched a standalone Kylo Ren movie and Disney said, “Nah.” Which means somewhere in an alternate universe, we're watching a billion-dollar backstory about Han and Leia's brooding kid — and instead we're just rewatching The Mandalorian trailer like the rest of civilization. We break down the missed opportunity and question Disney's decision-making like we're qualified executives. (We're not.)Then things take a turn when we unpack the wild situation involving The Blind Side actor Quentin Aaron — a spinal stroke, a coma, and waking up to find out your “wife” wasn't legally your wife at all. That's not a subplot. That's real life. We react in real time and try to wrap our heads around that level of chaos.Speaking of chaos — YouTube turned 21. Yes, we're officially old. We revisit the very first upload (“Me at the Zoo”) and spiral into nostalgia about how a 19-second elephant video turned into a trillion hours of conspiracy theories, mukbangs, and cat content. The internet is undefeated.In Crap on Celebrities, we dive into:Bourbon & Beyond festival lineup (bourbon, bands, and potential poor decisions)The possibility of a “lost” Van Halen albumOzzy's emotional final performance moment (yes, we teared up… a little)Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO content overload — is the celebrity machine moving too fast?Hugh Hefner's alleged sex diary controversy (because of course that exists)Shia LaBeouf getting knocked around in New OrleansAnd the most diabolical sitcom characters ever (Cartman supremacy confirmed)Plus: Match Up with Moon returns, and Riz is still rocking a goose egg. Competitive tension? Absolutely. Grace? Minimal.This episode is peak Rizz and the gang — music, celebrity nonsense, questionable nostalgia, sarcastic debates, and just enough heartfelt moments to remind you we're human… allegedly.If you're looking for a daily comedy show that blends entertainment gossip, weird news, St. Louis energy, and just the right amount of chaos, congratulations — you found it.Welcome to the daily comedy show where even the serious stories take a weird left turn.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JEFF FM
James Charles Billboard, Shia Lebeauf Beat Up, Skotcast Reunion | Jeff FM | 299

JEFF FM

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 50:03


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Lori & Julia
2/18 Wednesday Hr 3: Hot To Go With Savannah Chrisley, Brianna ChickenFry and More Shia!

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 37:06


It's Hot To GO! Savannah Chrisley was on the View, Brianna Chickenfry still talking about Zach and Shia still going hard in New Orleans. Plus a couple marathons we have NO interest in running and a 6 - 1 grocery trend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lori & Julia
HOT TO GO! Wednesday 2/18 - Savannah Chrisley on the View, Brandi Glanville's Parasite and Shia Still Partying!

Lori & Julia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 26:13


We talk about the polarizing choice of having Savannah Chrisley hosting the View, Brianna Chickenfry is still talking Zach Bryan and Brandi thinks the face parasite was from her boobs. Berry Keoghan might be going FULL Ringo Star while playing the role and Shia LaBeouf is out of jail but back on Bourbon Street. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaos Culture Radio
Shia LaBeouf Arrested at Mardi Gras: New Details on the Physical Altercation

Chaos Culture Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 60:00 Transcription Available


Show Notes:Actor Shia LaBeouf is making headlines again after an alleged physical altercation during Mardi Gras. In this episode, we break down the latest reports surrounding the Shia LaBeouf arrest, what led to the incident in New Orleans, and the potential legal fallout for the Transformers star.In this episode, we discuss:The Incident: A timeline of the alleged altercation at the Mardi Gras festivities.The Charges: Breaking down the official reports and what we know about the arrest so far.Shia's History: A look at his past legal troubles and how this fits into his current career trajectory.Witness Accounts: What bystanders are saying about the confrontation.Note: This story is developing. We will continue to update our listeners as more information regarding the charges and court dates becomes available. Stay Connected:Keywords: Shia LaBeouf, Shia LaBeouf arrested, Mardi Gras 2026, celebrity news, Shia LaBeouf altercation, New Orleans arrest, Hollywood scandals.

John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON
Tammy's College of Hollywood Knowledge at 7:20 - February 19, 2026

John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:29


Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans Monday night, after getting drunk and rowdy, and starting a fight at a bar. One bartender says Shia's been "terrorizing the city" since last week Shia was the star of what movie series about cars and trucks that are actually aliens?

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The Rizzuto Show
Insurance Spies And Shia's Mardi Gras Meltdown

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 30:36


You ever try to snowboard while claiming a bad back? No? Good. Because apparently insurance companies are out here hiring private investigators to follow you to the grocery store and check your TikTok for “too active” behavior. We kicked things off today with a deep dive into the wild world of insurance claim surveillance — including a viral PI who caught a guy shredding a mountain while supposedly injured. Moral of the story: if you're gonna commit fraud… maybe don't hit the halfpipe.From there, we spiraled (as we do) into workplace comp horror stories, gorilla courtroom pranks that may or may not be real, and why oversharing on social media is basically volunteering to lose your case. It's education. It's cautionary. It's chaotic. It's the kind of thing only a daily comedy show like this can turn into group therapy with punchlines.Then in Crap On Celebrities:Dee Snider assures everyone he's NOT dying (we promise, he said it).Shia LaBeouf goes full Mardi Gras meltdown. Again.Cardi B announces she's “taking some out.” Yes, that's exactly what you think it means.Dr. Dre turns 61 and we celebrate with bangers that defined a generation.We also debate weird “favorite bands” (if your favorite band is Dishwalla, we need to talk), question cinematic universe crossovers, and somehow end up discussing Yoko Ono screaming at Chuck Berry. As one does.And then — the chaos crescendo:

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast
Cringe Daily: Shia LaBeouf, Ted Levine, and more!

Rose Pricks: A Bachelor Roast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 21:38 Transcription Available


Mostly men doing crazy things, but one positive story about an actor! We'll take the wins! Check it out to hear Shia's latest antics...

Greg & The Morning Buzz
SHIA/RHONDA&GINA/THE PAULS. 2/18

Greg & The Morning Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 12:38


This break is all about fighting.

Colleen & Bradley
02/18 Mon Hr 1: Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun are still an item!?

Colleen & Bradley

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 49:17


Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney are back in public, this time belting out karaoke for attention. Mike's got some juicy blinds about Shia and Pedro Pascal!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen & Bradley
02/18 Wed Hr. 3: Where does St. Paul rank among other state capitals?

Colleen & Bradley

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 38:46


Where does St. Paul rank among other state capitals? Shia LeBeouf bought a house in New Orleans earlier this year; Shia was seen eating a burger after his court appearance in NOLA for drunken battery; One Star Reviews and the five second rule See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
Tuesdays with Terry: Missing Skiers Update, Presidents Day, Otroverts & Shia LaBeouf

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 36:05


The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said the avalanche was reported around 11:30 a.m. amid a heavy snowstorm that has closed both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 at the summit. The argument is being made that this is wrong as a matter of law and history: The holiday is still Washington’s birthday. It is also a symptom of a veneration of the imperial presidency that is un-republican and would have horrified the Founding Fathers. Feel like you don’t belong? Crave emotional independence? Constantly come up with original ideas? Like Frida Kahlo, Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein, you could have a distinct case of otroversion. Shirtless Shia LaBeouf arrested and charged after ‘brawling in New Orleans bar on five-day Mardi Gras bender’. Shia was removed from the bar by staff and got into a fight shortly after midnight that ended with paramedics being called, a witness told TMZ. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Teresi Podcasts
Tuesdays with Terry: Missing Skiers Update, Presidents Day, Otroverts & Shia LaBeouf

Philip Teresi Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 36:05


The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said the avalanche was reported around 11:30 a.m. amid a heavy snowstorm that has closed both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 at the summit. The argument is being made that this is wrong as a matter of law and history: The holiday is still Washington’s birthday. It is also a symptom of a veneration of the imperial presidency that is un-republican and would have horrified the Founding Fathers. Feel like you don’t belong? Crave emotional independence? Constantly come up with original ideas? Like Frida Kahlo, Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein, you could have a distinct case of otroversion. Shirtless Shia LaBeouf arrested and charged after ‘brawling in New Orleans bar on five-day Mardi Gras bender’. Shia was removed from the bar by staff and got into a fight shortly after midnight that ended with paramedics being called, a witness told TMZ. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena the Latina & Frankie V Morning Show
Shia Labeouf ARRESTED in New Orleans

Geena the Latina & Frankie V Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:39 Transcription Available


A celebrity bar tender, acting coach, and fighter. Shia has been doing it all, and now he's in jail! Geena covers this and Devin Booker's response to a goofy question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geena the Latina & Frankie V Morning Show
Shia Labeouf ARRESTED in New Orleans

Geena the Latina & Frankie V Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 3:39 Transcription Available


A celebrity bar tender, acting coach, and fighter. Shia has been doing it all, and now he's in jail! Geena covers this and Devin Booker's response to a goofy question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
What does Trump actually want from Iran?

Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 29:00


As Trump continues nuclear talks with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rushed to Washington to influence any potential deal. But amid uprisings, sanctions, and conflict with Israel, the Islamic regime is in its "end chapter". Will either side get what they want? Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald are joined in studio by Vali Nasr, who advised the US State Department on Iran during the Obama era. They talk about why Trump fell for his own saviour narrative, and how October 7 is still reshaping the region.Guest: Vali Nasr, Professor of Middle East Studies and International Affairs at Johns Hopkins University and former US State Department adviser on Iran. Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au

Built By Us
The Fight for Campus Voting at NC A&T

Built By Us

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 17:50


On January 13th, 2025, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to eliminate campus polling sites for the 2026 primary, including at North Carolina A&T State University, the nation's largest public HBCU. This isn't about convenience. This is a deliberate pattern of making it harder for young Black voters to participate in democracy.In this episode of Built by Us, host Kai McNeil sits down with Shia Rozier, co-lead of the Civic Engagement Coalition at NC A&T. Shia was there when dozens of students filled the meeting room to capacity, were denied the right to give public comment, and watched as board members threatened to call Capitol Police simply for asking why their polling site wasn't included in the plan.Shia explains why the Dudley Building site matters: it's the most-used early-voting site for voters ages 18-25 in Guilford County. With freshmen not allowed to have cars on campus, it's not just convenient, it's required for democratic participation. The 3,000 students who vote there won't just go to another polling site. Those votes will disappear.But A&T students have a legacy of resistance, from the Greensboro Four in 1960 to the fight against gerrymandering in 2016. This generation grew up with Black Lives Matter, witnessed George Floyd's death online, and learned about justice earlier than generations before them. As Shia makes clear, this decision hasn't silenced them. It's fueled the fire.Support Democracy NC's work at demnc.co/donate and connect with us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.Support the showFollow us on all your favorite platforms! Instagram: @democracyncTikTok: @democracyncThreads: @democracyncBluesky: @democracyncFacebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolinaYoutube: @DemocracyNorthCarolina

News Weakly
News Weakly 200 (Rant Edition): THE CONSPIRACY PROBLEM

News Weakly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 15:28


Episode 200: THE CONSPIRACY PROBLEMSummaryA suicide bombing in a Shia mosque barely registers before the algorithm moves on, and that erasure opens the door to something darker. This episode looks at why conspiracy thinking no longer lives on the fringes, but feels increasingly rational in a world where intelligence agencies really do assassinate, destabilise, and lie, and institutions keep getting caught doing exactly what they deny. From Pakistan to Australia, from foreign policy to arts boards and police crackdowns, the show unpacks how incompetence, cowardice, and risk-aversion get misread as secret coordination, and why that misunderstanding doesn't challenge power but lets it off the hook. When everything feels orchestrated, accountability disappears. And once reality becomes optional, nothing democratic survives for long.CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music Historic Anticipation by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sushant Pradhan Podcast
Ep: 533 | Global Conflicts & Geopolitical Shifts with Dipak Gyawali | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 115:10


In this thought‑provoking episode, Dr. Dipak Gyawali, Geopolitical expert, Political Economist, joins us to unpack some of the most pressing issues shaping today's world. From the controversial Epstein files explained to the complex dynamics of Nepal elections 2026, this podcast dives deep into the realities of South Asia geopolitics and beyond. We explore how China's media in Nepal, including Dragon Media, reflects shifting power balances, while India‑Nepal relations** remain tense. Dr. Gyawali also provides insights into Iran as a country, the Iran nuclear program, and the growing possibility of Iran vs Israel conflict. His analysis of Shia vs Sunni explained offers clarity on religious divides that continue to influence Middle East tensions. The conversation highlights the turbulence of global conflicts 2026, the risk of election postponement in Nepal, and the broader implications of international relations podcast discussions. Whether you're interested in geopolitical turbulence, future of global power shifts, or the role of Nepal politics podcast in shaping narratives, this episode delivers sharp insights. Tune in for a comprehensive look at **business, politics, and geopolitics, as Dr. Gyawali connects the dots between local elections, regional conflicts, and global power struggles. GET CONNECTED WITH Dipak Gyawal: Twitter - https://x.com/dipak_gyawali?lang=en  

Newshour
US announces new oil sanctions on Iran immediately after Oman talks

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 38:26


Indirect talks between the US and Iran took place in Oman as the US seeks to curb Iran's nuclear and missile programmes. The talks were mainly procedural: was anything achieved? We hear from Iran nuclear expert Professor Sina Azodi, Director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Washington University. Also in the programme: a deadly suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad; the EU orders TikTok to redesign its 'addictive' features; and the opening of the 25th Winter Olympics in northern Italy.(Photo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Oman ahead of Iran-US talks. Credit: OMANI MINISTRY OF INFORMATION/HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)

Al Jazeera - Your World
US-Iran talks begin, People killed after Shia mosque attacked in Pakistan

Al Jazeera - Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 3:10


Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Israel News Talk Radio
Evangelical Scholar Says Global Protests After Oct. 7 Exposed Modern Antisemitism as an Organized System - Alan Skorski Reports

Israel News Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 38:12


Podcast host, Alan Skorski, interviewed Dr. Tim Orr, an Evangelical leader, who earned six Masters Degrees, including a Masters in Islam, while studying at the London School of Islam under the tutelage of a Shia Muslim leader. During the interview Dr. Orr spoke of his visit to London on October 7, 2023, and without knowing all the news that was happening in Israel following the Hamas invasion, witnessed horrific antisemitic demonstrations taking place in the streets of London. At the same time, he was watching news from America from his hotel room, and saw almost identical types of rallies and demonstrations that were amongst the most antisemitic he had ever witnessed. These events led him to speak out in support of Israel, while he was still in London, and scheduled to speak to Muslim audiences as an interfaith leader. He said that his speaking engagements were immediately cancelled, and the Shia leaders who had once engaged him began to curse him and tell him they regret ever befriending him. Following October 7th, Dr. Orr wrote; “What I felt most was that the Church there was very weak. And that weakness carried a cost. That disorientation deepened when I watched American and European universities erupt days later with the same slogans and emotional choreography. It was then I realized I was witnessing the expression of a coherent transnational worldview, not a series of isolated events.” On antisemitism and how support for Israel is weaponized against Jews, Dr. Orr has written; Antisemitism persists not only because it is protected, but because institutions and cultures continue to choose it for its usefulness. It offers a ready explanation for failure, resentment, and moral unease. It allows societies under strain to direct judgment outward while preserving a sense of righteousness. And it does this by rendering Jews abstract enough to blame and unreal enough to disregard.When Israel is a symbol, every Israeli action is interpreted negatively, because symbols are judged by their natures, not by circumstances. When Israel uses force, it is not responding to a threat, but revealing its nature. When it exhibits restraint, it is merely biding time, and accused of cruelty by inaction: there is no space for tragedy, since tragedy exists only when two legitimate claims are in conflict, and Israel is denied legitimacy from the outset. Intent is always presumed, and never examined. Condemnation is not a conclusion, but a premise. “Dr. Orr looks at how antisemitism operates in today's political, media, and activist spaces—not just as hatred, but as a system that adapts and hides in plain sight—and how Islamist movements and narratives play a role in spreading it in the West. He brings a clear, evidence-based perspective to topics that are often misunderstood or deliberately blurred. Tim is the author of six books, including his forthcoming Antisemitism Is More Than Hatred—It's a System: How It Works, Why It Persists, and How It Adapts to Every Age.” He is currently offering an online course titled: Architecture of Antisemitism: Structure. not Just Hatred -VIN News Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f6bE6bTKiE Alan Skorski Reports 29JAN2026 - PODCAST

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep378: David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed intimidation with provision of services to maintain dominance over Shia communities and enforc

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 10:33


David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed intimidation with provision of services to maintain dominance over Shia communities and enforce loyalty to the movement's political and military agenda.1947 LEBANON

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep379: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-26-26 1808 GREAT HALL BANK OF ENGLAND

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 8:43


SHOW SCHEDULE 1-26-261808 GREAT HALL BANK OF ENGLAND Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani discuss global turmoil and confrontation, examining U.S. policy failures in Afghanistan. The conversation addresses the ongoing consequences of American withdrawal and the resurgence of threats in the region, highlighting how strategic missteps continue to destabilize the area and embolden adversaries. Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani examine how Africa remains unprotected from jihadists and plunderers. The discussion explores the continent's vulnerability to extremist expansion and resource exploitation, with weak governance and insufficient international attention allowing terrorist networks and predatory actors to operate with increasing impunity across multiple nations. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa analyze Venezuela's posture of public defiance while remaining privately obedient to the Trump administration. The segment explores the contradictions in Caracas's diplomatic stance, suggesting the regime's theatrical resistance masks behind-the-scenes accommodations driven by economic pressure and political survival calculations. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa report on a spontaneous Rio rally supporting the Bolsonaro family. The demonstration reflects continued popular backing for the former Brazilian president despite legal challenges, indicating that conservative movements in Latin America retain significant grassroots energy and organizational capacity. Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Iran's ongoing executions and mass murders. The segment details the regime's brutal crackdown on dissent, highlighting the systematic use of capital punishment against protesters and minorities as Tehran intensifies domestic repression amid international isolation and internal unrest. Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter examine Saudi Arabia's internal disagreements over a potential air campaign against Iran. The conversation explores Riyadh's strategic calculations, balancing regional security concerns against the risks of direct military confrontation with Tehran and the complexities of American alliance dynamics. Mark Simon and Gordon Chang address Hong Kong's persecution of democracy advocates through show trials. The discussion highlights Beijing's systematic dismantling of civil liberties, using the judicial system to silence opposition figures and signal that resistance to Communist Party authority will face severe consequences. Brandon Weichert and Gordon Chang analyze the PRC using ground-based nodes to influence states. The segment examines China's expanding infrastructure of political and economic pressure points, demonstrating how Beijing leverages physical assets to project power and shape foreign government policies. John Hardie reports that Russia continues targeting heat and light infrastructure in Kyiv, while Ukraine retaliates by striking Russian infrastructure. The segment examines the escalating war of attrition against civilian utilities as both sides seek to undermine morale and economic capacity through systematic attacks on essential services. Jack Burnham reveals that Chinese academics have been granted easy access to Energy Departmentsupercomputing resources used in nuclear weapon simulations. The discussion highlights alarming security lapses allowing potential adversaries to benefit from sensitive American technology with direct military applications and strategic implications. Cleo Paskal and Bill Roggio examine the PRC threat to Oceania from Guam's perspective. The segment details China's aggressive influence peddling and buying throughout the Pacific islands, as Beijing systematically works to undermine American strategic positioning and cultivate dependent relationships across the region. Cleo Paskal and Bill Roggio discuss the UK's giveaway of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, highlighting China's influence over the Mauritian government. The transfer raises concerns about Beijing potentially gaining strategic access to a critical Indian Ocean location near vital shipping lanes and military installations. Ahmad Sharawi reports that Al Sharaa continues attacking minorities in Syria, with Kurds being driven back while the U.S. stands aside. The Druze community also faces assault as the new regime consolidates power through ethnic persecution despite initial promises of inclusive governance. Janatyn Sayeh describes Iran's mass murders amid a broken economy with no communications or internet access. The segment portrays a regime in crisis, resorting to extreme violence against its population while infrastructure collapse and international isolation accelerate the government's deteriorating grip on power. David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed intimidation with provision of services to maintain dominance over Shia communities and enforce loyalty to the movement's political and military agenda. David Daoud explores what Hezbollah will manage if Tehran fails. The discussion considers the organization's future autonomy and survival prospects should its Iranian patron collapse, examining whether the group can sustain itself independently or faces inevitable decline without external support.

Spectator Radio
Holy Smoke: why theocracies survive – with Peter Frankopan

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 24:20


In the 21st century, the theocratic nature of the Iranian regime – ruled by senior Shia clerics – appears to be a rarity. The constitutional role of religion is perhaps matched only by the Vatican City and Afghanistan, though these vary in terms of autocracy – as evidenced by the brutal suppression of protests across Iran in the past few weeks. The regime, installed following the 1979 revolution and led first by Ayatollah Khomeini and now Ayatollah Khameini, has proven remarkably resilient; how has it survived so long?Peter Frankopan – professor of global history at Oxford University – joins Damian Thompson to discuss the tensions associated with state control of public life, how to define theocracies and how those of us in the global west might not be as immune to their features as we would like to think.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy Smoke
Iran: why theocracies survive – with Peter Frankopan

Holy Smoke

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 24:20


In the 21st century, the theocratic nature of the Iranian regime – ruled by senior Shia clerics – appears to be a rarity. The constitutional role of religion is perhaps matched only by the Vatican City and Afghanistan, though these vary in terms of autocracy – as evidenced by the brutal suppression of protests across Iran in the past few weeks. The regime, installed following the 1979 revolution and led first by Ayatollah Khomeini and now Ayatollah Khameini, has proven remarkably resilient; how has it survived so long?Peter Frankopan – professor of global history at Oxford University – joins Damian Thompson to discuss the tensions associated with state control of public life, how to define theocracies and how those of us in the global west might not be as immune to their features as we would like to think.Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep294: SHIFTS IN US POLICY AND THE RISE OF THE SHIA CRESCENT Colleague Brandon Weichert. This section tracks US policy shifts from Clinton's diplomatic attempts to the unintended consequences of the 2003 Iraq War. Weichert argues that removing Saddam

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 12:16


SHIFTS IN US POLICY AND THE RISE OF THE SHIA CRESCENT Colleague Brandon Weichert. This section tracks US policy shifts from Clinton's diplomatic attempts to the unintended consequences of the 2003 Iraq War. Weichert argues that removing Saddam Hussein eliminated a check on Iranian power, allowing Tehran to establish a "Shia Crescent" of influence stretching to Lebanon. The conversation covers the deep Sunni-Shia hostility and Iran'sstrategic co-opting of the Palestinian cause to weaken Israel. It also critiques the Obama administration's JCPOA, describing it as a failed attempt to equalize regional power between Iran and Israel, and traces Iran's nuclear ambitions back to Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" program. SHADOW WAR BY BRANDON WEICHERT NUMBER 31897 DAMASCUS

After Maghrib 🌙
We almost QUIT everything! (After Maghrib Podcast is BACK)

After Maghrib 🌙

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 75:17


We've been away for a minuteeeeee, but i'm sure you've all missed us. and there's SOOO much to catch up on, to start of the season were gonna sit back and just go over everything that's happened and what you can expect coming up.The After Maghrib Podcast is back for its 5th season! In this episode, the hosts—alongside Mohamed Ali—share highlights from the past year and reflect on what the team has been up to over the last few months, unwrapping the previous 12 months together. As a Shia podcast, the conversation also delves into the life of Imam Ali (as) as we celebrate his birth on the 13th of Rajab. Tune in to catch up, have a laugh, and kick-start the new year with us.Become a partner or make a one-off donation today: https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate

The Dave Chang Show
Fixing Our Foodways With Sam Kass

The Dave Chang Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 100:38


Dave talks to a true multi-hyphenate, the political adviser, author, and, of course, chef Sam Kass. They talk about how he found his way into cooking for the Obama family at the White House (7:05), the dangers of our current food consumption (21:45), and what changes consumers and our government can, and have to, make to keep our favorite foods and food systems alive. After the interview, Dave answers an Ask Dave on homemade condiments (1:02:30) before finishing Part 2 of his ramen cooking, creating the broths and tares, and bringing it all together with the noodles from the cooking segment in Ruby Tandoh's episode (1:08:12). He serves his completed, and delicious, ramen to some special guests. Get your copy of Sam's book 'The Last Supper': https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-supper-how-to-overcome-the-future-food-crisis-sam-kass/7c6d969635265644. Learn more about Acre Venture Partners: https://acre.vc/. Learn more about Avec: https://www.avecrestaurant.com/. Learn more about Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign: https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/. Learn more about SHIA: https://shiarestaurant.org/?. Learn more about Blue Hill at Stone Barns: https://www.bluehillfarm.com/. Learn more about Inari: https://inari.com/. Learn more about Asahikawa Ramen Aoba: https://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~aoba1948/. Learn more about Benton's: https://www.bentonscountryham.com/. Learn more about Mugaritz: https://www.mugaritz.com/en/. Learn more about Café Boulud: https://cafeboulud.com/nyc/. Learn more about Pizzeria Bianco: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/. Send in your Ask Dave questions to bit.ly/AskDaveForm or askdave@majordomomedia.com. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavechangshow. Subscribe to Recipe Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recipeclubofficial. Submit your favorite food moments in your favorite movies to majorfoodporn.com. Join our community Discord on majordomo.com. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/DaveChang. Host: Dave Chang Guest: Sam Kass Majordomo Media Producer: David Meyer Majordomo Media Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe  Spotify Producer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices