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The U.S.  just carried out its most significant strikes on Iran in 45 years. President Trump declared victory, but his intelligence agencies aren't so sure. This week, Matt is joined by The Atlantic's Shane Harris to unpack what we actually know about the strikes' effectiveness, the fractured intel picture behind them, and how DNI Tulsi Gabbard has navigated the fallout. They discuss her eroding influence, the internal backlash to her public testimony, and what her tenure reveals about the growing politicization of the intelligence community—and the risks when presidents try to shape intel to match their narrative. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs. Follow Shane on Bluesky & Twitter/X https://bsky.app/profile/shaneharris.bsky.social https://x.com/shaneharris Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/2f45bb YouTube: https://youtu.be/8uh-4-WftPM Reporting discussed in the episode "Tulsi Gabbard Chooses Loyalty to Trump" by Isaac Stanley-Becker & Shane Harris | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/tulsi-gabbard-trump-iran/683323/ "Thank You for Your Attention to This Matter!" by Missy Ryan, Shane Harris, Isaac Stanley-Becker & Jonathan Lemire | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/israel-iran-trump-truth-social/683306/ "The True Impact of Trump's Strike on Iran" by Missy Ryan, Jonathan Lemire, Ashley Parker, Isaac Stanley-Becker & Shane Harris | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/iran-nuclear-damage-trump/683294/ "Trump Changed. The Intelligence Didn't." by Shane Harris | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/trump-changed-the-intelligence-didnt/683289/ "Trump's Two-Week Window for Diplomacy Was a Smoke Screen" by Michael Scherer, Missy Ryan, Isaac Stanley-Becker, Shane Harris & Jonathan Lemire | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/trump-israel-iran-bomb/683275/ "How Israel Executed Its Surprise Assault on Iran" by Isaac Stanley-Becker and Shane Harris | The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/06/how-israel-surprised-iran/683184/ Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/mattfulton.net Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. Music by Andrew R. Bird Photos by The White House & Vahid Salemi/AP Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode examines the very topics that real intelligence officers and analysts consider on a daily basis through the lens of global events and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and journalists.

Conflict broke out between Israel and Iran on Friday, with Israel launching an attack on Iran's nuclear and military facilities and Iran responding in turn. Vali Nasr, a Middle East expert and professor at Johns Hopkins University, sits down with Ravi Agrawal to discuss. Nasr is the author, most recently, of Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History.  FP Staff: Israel Strikes Iran Iselin Brady and Daniel Byman: How the Israel-Iran War Might End Steven A. Cook: Israel Is Going for the Death Blow on Iran Jeffrey Lewis: Nuclear Claims Are a Smoke Screen for Hopes of Toppling Iran John Haltiwanger: Iran's Military Just Lost Its ‘Brain Trust' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joanna Coles sits down with legendary Democratic strategist James Carville, the “Ragin' Cajun” who helped elect Bill Clinton and has never been shy about saying what his party needs to hear. Carville unloads on why Trump's media circus is a deliberate smokescreen, keeping Americans distracted from real economic anxieties—rising costs and disappearing job security. He breaks down why Democrats are failing to cut through the noise and warns that "pronoun" obsessed liberals are more trouble than they're worth and should go off to start their own party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke 20:19-44 (When Controversy is a Smokescreen: Resisting Surrender to the Lordship of Christ) - Phil Adams by Park Community Church

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The Commanders chose to select OT Josh Conerly Jr out of Oregon with the 29th pick in the draft, which has fans asking "Was Brandon Coleman moving to right tackle a smokescreen?" ... Logan and Craig break down why they don't believe that Adam Peters was intentionally trying to throw the fans and other teams off and also why Conerly could even move inside To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address some potential picks the Steelers might make that no one expects.

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube This is the biggest smokescreen for the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Plus, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo joins the show to talk Will Johnson Jr., Derrick Harmon, Kelvin Banks Jr., Cam Skattebo, James Pearce Jr., Mike Green, Walter Nolen, Shedeur Sanders, Mason Graham and more! Plus, Paris Johnson Jr. and Garrett Wilson give Cards updates to the offseason. Is this the year that Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon put it all together?Join Johnny Venerable and Bo Brack on Tuesday's PHNX Cardinals podcast!An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!DFCU: Show your Cardinals team spirit: Open a Free Checking account online and get an Arizona Cardinals VISA® Debit Card at https://www.DesertFinancial.com/cardinalsGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxWhen you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

How far could Shedeur Sanders fall in the draft?

Smokescreen season in the NFL. As the draft nears, is an Oregon Duck's stock falling? Worst Day on the Web: having a disease so rare they let you name it. West Linn's Payton Pritchard wins NBA 6th Man of the Year.

Were you ever in a talent show as a kid? Damian Lillard returns for Bucks, but Pacers take 2-0 series lead. Rick Carlisle defends Tyrese Haliburton. Multiple teams inquiring about Steelers WR George Pickens. Smokescreen season in the NFL. Worst Day on the Web: having a disease so rare they let you name it. West Linn's Payton Pritchard wins NBA 6th Man on the Year. More NBA Playoffs talk. What should we expect from the Trail Blazers this offseason?

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue to preview the upcoming NFL Draft. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. April 23, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo react to the news conference held by GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin on Tuesday ahead of the NFL draft. What did the two have to say about the pursuit of Aaron Rodgers? And when might be the deadline for the star QB to sign? Was the praise Tomlin had for Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders a legit expression of interest? Or a smokescreen to throw other teams off the scent of what the Steelers may do? And which defensive linemen might they prefer between top options including Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon and Walter Nolen? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Is this all a big smokescreen by the Steelers? Are the Steelers trying to get other teams to make the jump to draft Shedeur Sanders? The guys pointed out how the Steelers didn't hit Sanders with several points of contact leading up to the draft. Did Sanders ride on the coattails of Travis Hunter? We looked at a few different 1st round QBs that didn't pan out. Is Sanders clearly a top QB in this draft? How much does Deion Sanders like the idea of Shedeur playing there?

Is this all a big smokescreen by the Steelers? Are the Steelers trying to get other teams to make the jump to draft Shedeur Sanders? The guys pointed out how the Steelers didn't hit Sanders with several points of contact leading up to the draft. Did Sanders ride on the coattails of Travis Hunter? We looked at a few different 1st round QBs that didn't pan out. Is Sanders clearly a top QB in this draft? How much does Deion Sanders like the idea of Shedeur playing there? GIVEAWAY. Tomlin Takes – What else did Mike Tomlin say to the media today?

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if NFL prospect QB Shedeur Sanders is just a screen for the Steelers to use or if they are actually interested him.

In the 2nd hour of today's show, the guys hit 4th and 1 and pre draft news. Bob Harig joins to recap the Masters.

Dukes and Bell come back with some more Braves talk as they react to what happened with Wiley Ballard during the Braves broadcast as he was interviewing a couple of young women and was getting their number on camera and on the mic. The guys thought the incident was a fun moment and believe the negative pushback the incident is getting is unwarranted. The guys then get into 4th and 1 and react to some of the latest NFL headlines including reports of Shedeur Sanders hosting a private workout for the Giants and share thoughts on if it may be misdirect by the Giants.

8:30AM Hour 3 Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase return to some NFL draft talk, and discuss the likelihood that teams are putting up smokescreens by meeting with players they have no interest in. The guys break down why they believe this isn't happening.

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Lima goes safe + Is Travis Hunter a "smoke screen" for a Browns trade? full 533 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:16:12 +0000 UHjgQQjyN1kAsDLcCd6wWHnZ9W4Rpe0k nfl,cleveland browns,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima nfl,cleveland browns,sports Lima goes safe + Is Travis Hunter a "smoke screen" for a Browns trade? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwa

Play NowThe latest always-free episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast starts with a lengthy talk all about recent Tariff announcements as well as the responses from toy industry figures on how these import costs will effect toy prices going forward. Skybound's offering of a Marvel G1 Transformer comic compendium and its Kickstarter tiers is discussed next before the crew moves onto recent leak lists for 2026. The full-color reveal of MPG-17 Optimus Prime comes next before in hand images of Earthspark Deluxe soundwave are briefly discussed. Two listener questions round out the show before Bragging Rights brings things to a close.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: We all sing on Bob's voicemail. Shedeur Sanders visited the Steelers facility on Thursday. Would you want the Steelers to take Sanders? Joe thinks he has a good football mind and can make good decisions. Doug Whaley said that some GMs bring players in to throw the scent off of who they actually want.

Doug Whaley said that some GMs bring players in to throw the scent off of who they actually want. It could be a waste of time, though. What is the purpose of throwing someone off? Austin believes some of the information teams gather, they share with others to compare notes and use to get other info on prospects. Joe disagrees and doesn't think it happens!

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to QB Shedeur Sanders' scheduled visit to the team's facility ahead of the NFL draft. Do GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin have genuine interest in Deion Sanders' son should he fall from the top five in the draft? Or is it a smokescreen designed to obscure Khan's true interests? And how would Sanders fit in QB room with the likes of Mason Rudolph and -- potentially -- Aaron Rodgers? Our duo tackles those questions, then reviews other top 30 visits to this point. Is Jaxson Dart on the Steelers' radar after his own visit? Is WR Matthew Golden still on the first-round radar, despite the DK Metcalf trade? Why haven't more offensive visitors been in the projected first-round range? And what should we make of the fact that none of the projected first-round DL options have visited? A list that includes names like Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen, Darius Alexander and Tyleik Williams?

Were they “war plans”? No. Was the Atlantic story a “nothingburger”. No. Was the mistake intentional. No. In this week's much discussed mistake it's now become rather clear what took place.

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss the top of the NFL draft and whether or not Adam believes that the Browns will take a QB, how no teams have traded their 1st round pick, the Giants' plan at QB after signing Jameis Winston, Aaron Rodgers meeting with the Steelers, Denver's sneaky good off-season, and the deadline for a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade. 0:00 Welcome 3:07 Will quarterbacks go 1-2? 8:38 All 32 teams still have their 1st round pick 13:47 Giants' plans at QB 18:44 Rodgers meets with Pittsburgh 24:16 Broncos' sneaky good off-season 27:00 Deadline for a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Nagpur, a full-blown riot has erupted over Aurangzeb's tomb, which Hindutva groups are demanding be removed. The timing is hardly coincidental. The sentiments brewing over Chhaava, a film that depicts Aurangzeb's atrocities against Sambhaji Maharaj, have reignited old hostilities, framing the era as a battle of Hindu defiance against Islamic rule. Once again, historical figures—long buried in textbooks and monuments—are being summoned to the present, not as subjects of scholarly debate but as catalysts for political tensions.

Andy and Jeff share their takeaways from their conversation with Andrew Siciliano and his comments on the Browns potentially being the best spot for Kirk Cousins.

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Story at-a-glance Cigarette smoke weakens your body's immune cells, making it harder to fight off respiratory infections and increasing the risk of lung diseases Maternal smoking during pregnancy triggers abnormal immune responses in children, leading to higher risks of allergic conditions such as asthma and atopic dermatitis Smoking alters immune system function, causing prolonged inflammation and genetic damage that creates an environment conducive to malignant cell growth Smoking impacts both innate and adaptive immune responses, with some short-term inflammatory changes reversing after quitting, while adaptive immune modifications persist longer Quitting smoking requires identifying personal triggers, avoiding e-cigarettes, maintaining an active lifestyle and using mind-body techniques to manage cravings

Joe DeLeone & Sean Anderson are talking Tee Higgins, Giants possibly trading up, Vikings attempts to retain Sam Darnold + Down Bad Dudes & a corporate cajun lunch order. 1:00 - Why The New York Giants Should Trade Up 15:00 - The Shedeur Sanders Smokescreen 25:35 - Tee Higgins Gets Franchise Tagged 36:20 - Vikings Don't Want To Tag Sam Darnold 43:30 - Down Bad Dudes 49:00 - A Down Bad Lunch

The HEADLINES! tell us DOGE is busy slashing government costs! If that's true, why is the GOP passing HUGE spending bills that ADD to the debt and deficit?

Cryptocurrency companies have co-opted legitimate concerns about banking discrimination to fight regulation — and Congress is buying it. Originally published on February 14, 2025.

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Hear every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneComedians Jimmy Nelson and Scott Crisp join us today as we discuss whether the Brian Schottenheimer rumors are just a big smoke screen. Plus, would the 2003 Shaq Roast of Emmitt Smith hold up today? And Jimmy explains why firefighters sometimes have boners (00:00) - Open: With Jimmy Nelson and Scott Crisp (12:17) - Cowboys: Dan believes Schotty is a red herring (26:40) - The 2003 Shaq roast of Emmitt Smith (01:05:20) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail bag (01:20:53) - Gummy Thoughts: The "I'm done with" list (01:45:48) - Today in Twitter: Firefighter erections (01:56:09) - News: Snow in the gulf coast (02:11:08) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Thank you Ann Urich, CreativeRaven, Sue A Ingram, Shebahlee, Trish, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Mainstream media is allowing Trump to hoodwink them about the Panama Canal: Donald Trump has his crosshairs on Panama not because of some security or financial concern for America but because his company is under investigation for tax evasion and more in Panama. [More]* Here is a journalist promising to follow the money to hold the Trump admin accountable. We'll see! Stephanie Ruhle is promising to use her program to follow the money in the Trump administration as Trump has placed the White House for sale. [More]* Even Most Millionaires Think the Superrich Influencing Trump Threatens Global Stability: The polling was released alongside a letter urging attendees of the World Economic Forum's Davos summit to “tax the superrich.” [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Is Christian Nationalism unbiblical? That's what today's guest claims...even after formerly defending the Christian Nationalist position. Lucas Cole joins Jeremy to talk about why he no longer support Christian Nationalism. They go deep, asking questions to really tease out if and when any of the ideology actually makes sense. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:10 The Case Against Christian Nationalism (From a Former Proponent) 7:49 Christian Nationalism is a Fantasy Appeal to Youthful Masculinity 12:00 Christian Nationalism Conflates Political Motivations with Kingdom Concerns 15:06 Christian Nationalism is Unbiblical 21:37 Isn't Christian Nationalism A Natural By-Product of Good Disciple-Making? 27:59 Democracy is Actually a Smokescreen for Oligarchy 37:16 Spreading The Gospel is the Only Christian "Takeover" That Works 40:29 Why Does Christian Nationalism Lead To Hating Jewish People? 43:33 How Do We Handle The 7 Mountain Mandate If Not Christian Nationalism? 45:37 Are There Issues (Like Abortion) That Demand Christian Action? 53:24 Are Christians Meant To Be Patriotic? Subscribe on Substack ➡️ https://jeremypryor.substack.com Follow Jeremy on Instagram and Twitter. Resources Mentioned: 7 Mountain Mandate The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham --- Welcome to Jeremy Pryor's Podcast, or what I like to call, "Jeremy Pryor Unfiltered." We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Headlines for December 23, 2024; Elon Musk’s Opposition to Gov’t Spending Bill a “Smokescreen” for His Business Interests: Robert Kuttner; Landmark Rape Case of Gisèle Pelicot: As Ex-Husband & 50 Men Are Sentenced, Will French Laws Change?; “Christ Is Still in the Rubble”: Bethlehem Rev. Isaac Calls on U.S. to Stop Funding Gaza Genocide

NFL fantasy experts Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones deliver a jam-packed fantasy football preview ahead of week nine. After answering the biggest fantasy questions of the week, the trio plays "Hype Train or Smoke Screen" with potential breakout stars from around the league in week eight. Afterword, the experts debate the rosterability of Houston's Dalton Schultz and Carolina's Xavier Legette, among others. An evaluation of startable fantasy quarterbacks is also provided in this week's waiver wire deep dives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smoke Screen is now The Binge Cases - new name, same home for thrilling true crime stories. Catch the new season, Denise Didn't Come Home, on October 1st. Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County home.  The next day, Denise's body was found strangled next to a cemetery.  For almost 50 years, Karen searched for her sister's killer. In Denise Didn't Come Home, host Anthony Scalia gets pulled into the search and discovers a shocking and unexpected truth. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes, all at once, all ad-free as soon as they drop. Visit The Binge channel on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe' or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The defense attorneys for the man behind the scam argue the Duval scheme is no more deceptive than a magic show. But prosecutors make a strong case for fraud. In a last ditch effort to save himself, the mastermind submits a 17 page letter to the judge trying to explain what happened. But will his letter convince her? Unlock all episodes of The Greatest Scam Ever Written, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month thats all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click Subscribe on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. An ITN Productions & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Paul and Kate head to 1836 New York where there's a suspicious fire in a brothel and a hyper-vigilant Madam spots a figure in a long coat. With one fatality that night, can the technology and investigative techniques of the time find the culprit?  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4buCoMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices