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The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep355: SEGMENT 10: PERU AND CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis analyzes China's growing investment and influence in Peru while the US offers military partnership as counterweight. Discussion covers political tur

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 5:30


SEGMENT 10: PERU AND CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis analyzes China's growing investment and influence in Peru while the US offers military partnership as counterweight. Discussion covers political turmoil in Lima, economic promise from mineral wealth, and the competition between great powers for access to South American resources and strategic positioning.1898 BRUSSELS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep355: SEGMENT 12: MERCOSUR AGREEMENT FINALLY REACHED Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis reports good news as the Mercosur trade agreement concludes after 27 years of negotiations. The deal now faces court challenges while promisin

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 6:28


SEGMENT 12: MERCOSUR AGREEMENT FINALLY REACHED Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis reports good news as the Mercosur trade agreement concludes after 27 years of negotiations. The deal now faces court challenges while promising affordable food imports for Europe. EU farmers mount roadblock protests opposing competition from South American agriculture despite consumer benefits from the historic accord.1914 BRUSSELS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep356: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-22-2025 1954 BRUSSELS

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 11:08


SHOW SCHEDULE 1-22-20251954 BRUSSELSSEGMENT 1: GREENLAND, NATO, AND TRUMP'S REVERSALS Guest: Anatol Lieven, Co-Host: Jim McTague Lieven examines Trump's shifting positions on Greenland and NATO, unsettling European allies who question American reliability. Discussion covers the proposed Board of Peace concept and how Trump's unpredictable rhetoric complicates alliance management, leaving partners uncertain whether commitments will hold or dissolve without warning.SEGMENT 2: GAZA AND TRUMP'S SELF-ENRICHMENT CONCERNS Guest: Anatol Lieven, Co-Host: Jim McTague Lieven analyzes Gaza ceasefire dynamics and raises questions about Trump administration officials potentially mixing policy with personal financial interests. Discussion examines how self-enrichment concerns shadow diplomatic initiatives and whether conflicts of interest undermine credibility in Middle East negotiations and broader foreign policy.SEGMENT 3: GEN Z JOB STRUGGLES AND THE TRADES REVIVAL Guest: Chris Riegel, Co-Host: Jim McTague Riegel explains how artificial intelligence eliminates entry-level white-collar positions, leaving Gen Z struggling to launch careers in traditional professions. Meanwhile, skilled trades offer prosperity since AI cannot replicate physical work. Young people working with their hands find better opportunities than peers pursuing displaced office jobs.SEGMENT 4: MAGA EMBRACES BIG GOVERNMENT LIKE NEW DEALERS Guest: Veronique de Rugy De Rugy argues MAGA policies mirror New Deal-era big government activism through state industrial policy and massive spending programs. Traditional Republican principles of limited government appear obsolete or abandoned, with the RINO label now applied to anyone advocating fiscal restraint or free market economics.SEGMENT 5: PREPARING FOR IRAN BOMBING CAMPAIGN Guest: General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.) Holt describes military preparations for potential strikes against Iran, including warplane and warship deployments. The KC-135 tanker buildup signals offensive capability, providing aerial refueling that enables sustained bombing campaigns. This logistics infrastructure converts fuel into striking power against Tehran's nuclear and military installations.SEGMENT 6: ESCALATION TOWARD IRANIAN LEADERSHIP Guest: General Blaine Holt (USAF, Ret.) Holt outlines concentric circles of escalation targeting Iranian leadership if conflict erupts. Discussion covers strike planning that moves progressively toward regime centers of power. China's evacuation planes positioning near Iran suggest Beijing anticipates potential conflict and prepares to extract its nationals from the region.SEGMENT 7: MODI'S TIMID REFORM AGENDA Guest: Sadanand Dhume (Wall Street Journal) Dhume assesses Prime Minister Modi as a timid reformer constrained by political realities and socialist-era institutions. India's growth potential remains unrealized as legacy regulations protect inefficient industries. Modi raised some thresholds but fundamental transformation of labor laws and state enterprises remains politically impossible.SEGMENT 8: VENEZUELA'S UNFINISHED TRANSITION Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady (Wall Street Journal) O'Grady reports Venezuela's democratic transition stalled with the same regime intact. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Delcy Rodriguez control state security gunmen and prisons. No real handover to President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez has occurred, leaving the authoritarian apparatus firmly in power despite American pressure.SEGMENT 9: COSTA RICA ELECTION AND PANAMA CANAL TENSIONS Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis examines Costa Rica's upcoming election amid concerns over giant prison construction projects. Discussion turns to unresolved Panama Canal disputes where Chinese interference continues challenging American interests. Regional dynamics shift as nations balance between Washington's demands and Beijing's economic inducements throughout Central America.SEGMENT 10: PERU AND CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis analyzes China's growing investment and influence in Peru while the US offers military partnership as counterweight. Discussion covers political turmoil in Lima, economic promise from mineral wealth, and the competition between great powers for access to South American resources and strategic positioning.SEGMENT 11: TRUMP SEEKS CUBAN REGIME CHANGE Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis examines the Trump administration's push for regime change in Havana. Dictator Díaz-Canel faces collapsing conditions with no oil, no power, and a broken economy driving mass emigration. The Obama administration's engagement offered false hope; now Washington applies maximum pressure on the desperate regime.SEGMENT 12: MERCOSUR AGREEMENT FINALLY REACHED Guest: Professor Evan Ellis (US Army War College) Ellis reports good news as the Mercosur trade agreement concludes after 27 years of negotiations. The deal now faces court challenges while promising affordable food imports for Europe. EU farmers mount roadblock protests opposing competition from South American agriculture despite consumer benefits from the historic accord.SEGMENT 13: AL QAEDA IN DAMASCUS GOVERNMENT Guest: Bill Roggio and Ahmed Sharawi (FDD)Roggio and Sharawi examine Al Qaeda presence within Syria's new government under clever, effective President al-Sharaa. US forces struck an Al Qaeda commander responsible for killing Iowa National Guard soldiers, but ISIS elements remain unaddressed. The jihadi connections within Damascus leadership raise serious counterterrorism concerns.SEGMENT 14: SYRIAN NATIONAL ARMY DRIVES OUT KURDISH ALLIES Guest: Bill Roggio and Ahmed Sharawi (FDD) Roggio and Sharawi report the Syrian National Army increasingly resembles Al Qaeda while attacking Kurdish forces who remain US allies. The Kurds retreat under pressure from Turkish-backed militias with extremist ties. American partners face abandonment as Washington's attention focuses elsewhere in the chaotic Syrian landscape.SEGMENT 15: MUSK, CARLSON, AND VANCE DIVERGE FROM REPUBLICAN ORTHODOXY Guest: Peter Berkowitz Berkowitz discusses Michael Doran's Tablet article examining three Trump celebrities—Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Vice President J.D. Vance—whose views diverge from traditional Republican policies. Musk favors government subsidies and China partnership, Carlson platforms hate speakers, and Vance promotes isolationism over American global leadership.SEGMENT 16: ABANDONING SMALL GOVERNMENT AND FREE TRADE Guest: Peter Berkowitz Berkowitz argues neither Musk, Carlson, nor Vance champions traditional conservative principles of small government, free trade, and private enterprise without government interference. The Republican Party's philosophical foundation erodes as prominent voices embrace statism, protectionism, and industrial policy once associated with the political left.

The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast
Global Soccer Interactive - Senegal win the AFCON, Thomas Frank at Spurs and South American Transfers

The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 69:26


Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Atolani Oyewumi and Theo Delaney to discuss the conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations, the issues at White Hart Lane and the transfer window. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/5WfkMQlQtjQ?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Soccer Down Here
South America, Portugal, and World Cup Stories: Nino Torres on SDH AM

Soccer Down Here

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 30:22 Transcription Available


Our Nino Torres looks at the week that was in South American football plus European competition and his weekly story tied to the World Cup- this time, involving a dentist that shocked the world...

Farming Today
22/01/2026 Geopolitical factors in milk prices, sunflowers for feed, Mercosur vote, river restoration

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 14:03


The effects of volatile international markets are currently being felt in the bank accounts of UK dairy farmers. Milk prices paid by processors started tumbling in the autumn and there've been further drops this month. Dairy Analyst Chris Walkland discusses the impact of President Trump's trade policy on milk production in the US, which has coincided with a boom in UK and European milk output...leading to a bust. We also consider whether further US trade tariffs as leverage over Greenland could further destabilise dairy trade.We meet a Welsh farmer adding Sunflowers to the cattle feed crops grown on his farm, to cut his feed bill in volatile times. The European Parliament has voted to refer a deal with the South American trade bloc Mercosur to the European Court of Justice, in a move which could see a two year delay in the agreement coming into operation, or even derail it altogether. The European Commission signed the deal with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on Saturday. But yesterday MEPs decided its legality needs to be tested. If a water company pollutes rivers or releases sewage illegally, it can be taken to court and fined. The government has just announced that it's reinvesting £29 million pounds from these fines into more than 100 projects to improve 450km of rivers, restore 650 acres of natural habitats and plant 100,000 new trees. The money collected from precious water company fines between April 2022 and 23 was put into a Water Restoration Fund and it's already being spent on local projects. We visit one, on the River Witham in Lincolnshire.Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Sarah Swadling

Successful Farming Daily
Successful Farming Daily, January 23, 2026

Successful Farming Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 6:04


Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, January 23, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover the commodity markets, weather, and the big things happening in agriculture each morning. Markets are consolidating, with attention on South American weather, particularly Argentina's soybean ratings and Brazil's delayed rains. Ethanol production dropped to 1.190 million barrels a day, with inventories rising to 25.713 million barrels. Cattle futures were stagnant, awaiting the cattle on feed report. The "Make America More Ground Beef" initiative aims to lower retail ground beef prices by 18-25% by diverting 800,000-1 million dairy cattle. Winter storm warnings and extreme cold alerts were issued across the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madigan's Pubcast
Episode 257: Heated Rivalry, Grateful for Bob Weir, & Gen Z Picks a New Karen

Madigan's Pubcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 83:54


INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Bluewing Berry Wheat Ale from Flyway Brewing Company in Little Rock, AR. She reviews her weekend in Hot Springs, AR hanging with race horses and eating the best pizza she's ever had in her life.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:39): Kathleen samples Mikey V's Ranch Flavored Fried Garlic and Frank's Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears.   COURT NEWS (22:27): Kathleen shares news involving Dolly's 80th birthday, Martha Stewart launches a skin care line, Taylor Swift is the youngest inductee into the Songwriter's HOF, and Stevie Nicks adds to her 2026 Tour schedule.    UPDATES (32:44): Kathleen shares updates on Australia's new social media ban, Michael Jackson's Bubbles the Chimp is thriving in Florida,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:39): Kathleen shares articles on the 10 rising restaurant chains that will take over in 2026, Oklahoma City Zoo's newly born langur, there's a mystery buyer who purchased a Wyoming ranch 4x the size of NYC, thousands of fans celebrate the life of Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, Colorado moves forward with a plan to reintroduce wolverines into the wild, and Gen Z replaces problematic women referred to as “Karen” with “Jessica.”   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:35): Kathleen reads about an uncontacted South American tribe in the Amazon, and rare images of Europe's “ghost cat' are captured in the Doupov Mountains, Doomsday fish encountered in Monterey Bay.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:44): Kathleen recommends watching “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:16): Kathleen reads about St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland and golfers.   

The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
The Lab | From Santos Chaos To Spurs Madness: Why Joao Souza's Mentality Will Be Huge

The Fighting Cock (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 38:34


“Brazilian fans are brutal… the training ground is being invaded… any kind of malcontent he will see in N17, he's already been through it all in Santos.” We're joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery as Spurs close in on 19-year-old Santos left-back Joao Souza. Tim explains why fans feel trepidation about South American imports, then makes the case for why this one's different: Souza came through a brutal relegation scrap with training-ground invasions and still stood out because he doesn't hide. We talk rawness vs readiness, how he compares to Udogie, what his game looks like (driving runs, cutting in or going outside, low deliveries), and whether Spurs should throw him in immediately. Plus Brazil's wider issues at full-back and central midfield, and a big Richarlison chat about Ancelotti, and criticism in Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FT News Briefing
Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

FT News Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 12:05


US President Donald Trump has dropped his tariff threat on Greenland, and the FT's Derek Brower explains how Trump has navigated the World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus, EU lawmakers have postponed the ratification of a trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American economies, and US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump's efforts to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook.Mentioned in this podcast:Greenland latest: Trump rules out using force but calls for ‘immediate negotiations'Trump's Greenland pivot puts Europe in a bindHoward Lutnick heckled at Davos dinner as Christine Lagarde walks outEU lawmakers vote to delay Mercosur trade pact over legal concernsSupreme Court justices express scepticism over Donald Trump's attempt to sack Fed's Lisa CookBerkshire Hathaway considers selling $7.7bn stake in Kraft HeinzCredit: World Economic Forum, Supreme Court of The United StatesNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grain Markets and Other Stuff
Bessent Says China Hit the 12mmt Soybean Target - Is He Right? Is this a Win for Farmers?

Grain Markets and Other Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 14:54


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No Way, Jose!
NWJ739- The Morning Dump w/Matt Wolfson: South American Zionism, ZOG Queens, ICE'd Up Trump, & More

No Way, Jose!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 127:25 Transcription Available


Time Stamps:2:13 - Icebreaker Content8:30 - Foreign Policy Round-up37:05 - South American Zionism1:20:05 - ZOG Queens1:37:45 - ICE'd Up TrumpWelcome to The Morning Dump, where we dive headfirst into the deep end of the pool of current events, conspiracy, and everything in between. Join us for a no-holds-barred look at the week's hottest topics, where we flush away the fluff and get straight to the substance.Please consider supporting my work- Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020 Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274  No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0g My Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-jose Apple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6Th Stitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2 Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-Jose Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAO Vurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/ Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#SouthAmericanZionism #ZionismInLatinAmerica #LatinJewishAlliance #ArgentinaZionists #BrazilIsraelTies #SouthAmericaForIsrael #ZionistSouthAmerica #ZOGQueens #ZionistOccupiedQueens #QueensUnderZOG #ZOGInNYC #QueensConspiracy #ZionistQueensControl #AntiZOGQueens #ICEdUpTrump #TrumpICEDebacle #ImmigrationEnforcementFail #TrumpDeportationDrama #BorderICETrump #TrumpImmigrationMess

Possibly
How did Uruguay transition to a fully renewable electric grid?

Possibly

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 1:26


This week on Possibly we're talking to Ramón Mendez Galain, a physicist who helped the small South American country transition its electric grid to renewable energy almost overnight.

The Exchange
The murky economics and politics of Venezuelan oil

The Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 38:50


The US has long been interested in the South American country's resources. Abducting its president opens a new and turbulent chapter. In this episode of The Big View Peter Thal Larsen talks to Ed Crooks, vice chair of energy research firm Wood Mackenzie, about what happens next. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud 9fin
Venezuela — A change is gonna come, but who will collect?

Cloud 9fin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 17:38


In this episode of Cloud 9fin, our global head of Distressed and Levfin, Max Frumes, talks with Latin America editor Xóchitl Herrer about a potential workout of Venezuela's sovereign and sub-sovereign debt, following the US-led extraction of president Nicolás Maduro. They provide an overview of the claims against the South American country, the barriers to a quick restructuring deal, and whether Venezuela will be able to gain access to funding without one.Find all our coverage on Venezuela at 9fin.com.Have any feedback on the podcast? Send us a note at podcast@9fin.com and latam@9fin.com — thanks for listening!

Headline News
Mercosur, EU sign free trade agreement in Asuncion

Headline News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 4:45


The Mercosur bloc of South American countries and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement in Paraguay's capital, after 25 years of negotiations toward one of the world's largest trade accords.

AP Audio Stories
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 0:52


AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep322: Regional Tensions: U.S. Pressure on Mexico and South American Shifts. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The U.S. is pushing Mexico for joint military operations against cartels, forcing President Sheinbaum into a "delicate

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 13:54


Regional Tensions: U.S. Pressure on Mexico and South American Shifts. Guest: PROFESSOR EVAN ELLIS, U.S. Army War College. The U.S. is pushing Mexico for joint military operations against cartels, forcing President Sheinbaum into a "delicate dance" to protect sovereignty. Meanwhile, Brazil's Lula balances leftist ties against a conservative military, and Colombia shows a potential shift to the right as Petro's policies face significant discredit.1647

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
Podcast #222: Corralco, Chile General Manager Jimmy Ackerson

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 86:19


WhoJimmy Ackerson, General Manager of Corralco, ChileRecorded onJuly 24, 2025About CorralcoClick here for a mountain stats overviewLocated in: Curacautín, Araucanía, ChileYear founded: 2003, by Enrique BascurPass affiliations: Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsBase elevation: 4,724 feet (1,440 meters)Summit elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 meters) top of lifts; 9,400 feet (2,865 meters) hike-toVertical drop: 3,150 feet (960 meters) lift-served; 4,676 feet (1,425 meters) hike-toSkiable acres: 2,475 acres lift served; 4,448 acres (1,800 hectares), including hike-to terrainAverage annual snowfall: 354 inches (899 cm)Trail count: 34Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 double, 5 J-bars)Why I interviewed himThe Andes run the length of South America, 4,300 miles from the southern tip of Argentina north to Venezuela. It is the longest continental mountain range on Earth, nearly six times the length of the Alps and 1,300 miles longer than the Rockies. It is the highest mountain range outside of Asia, topping out at 22,841 feet on Mount Aconcagua, more than a mile higher than the tallest point in the Rockies (14,439-foot Mount Elbert) or Alps (15,772-foot Mont Blanc).So this ought to be one hell of a ski region, right? If the Alps house more than 500 ski areas and the Rockies several hundred, then the Andes ought to at least be in the triple digits?Surprisingly, no. Of the seven nations transected by the Andes, only Argentina and Chile host outdoor, lift-served ski areas. Between the two countries, I'm only able to assemble a list of 37 ski areas, 33 of which skiresort.info categorizes as “temporarily closed” – a designation the site typically reserves for outfits that have not operated over the past several seasons.For skiers hoping to live eternal winter by commuting to the Upside Down each May through October, this roster may be a bit of a record scratch. There just aren't that many ski areas in the Southern Hemisphere. Outside of South America, the balance – another few dozen total - sit in Australia and New Zealand, with scattered novelties such as Afriski lodged at the top of Lesotho. There are probably more ski areas in New England than there are south of the equator.That explains why the U.S.-based multimountain ski passes have been slow to move into the Southern Hemisphere – there isn't much there to move into. Ikon and Mountain Collective each have just one destination on the continent, and it's the same destination: Valle Nevado. Epic offers absolutely nothing in South America.Even with few options, Vail moved south a decade ago with its purchase of Perisher, Australia's largest ski area. That English-speaking nation was a logical first pass frontier, but the five Kangaroo resorts claimed by the Epic and Ikon passes are by far the five largest in the country, and they're a 45-year flight from America. New Zealand is similarly remote, with more but generally less-developed ski areas, and Ikon has established a small presence there.But South America remains mostly wide open, despite its obvious appeal to North Americans: the majesty of the Andes, the novelty of summer skiing, and direct flights with no major timezone hopping required. Mountain Capital Partners has dropped anchor in Chile, purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023, neighboring La Parva the following year, and bidding for also-neighboring El Colorado in 2025 (that sale is pending regulatory review).But perhaps it's time for a broader invasion. Last March, Indy Pass added Corralco as its first South American – and first Southern Hemisphere – ski area. That, as Ackerson and I discuss in the podcast, could be just the start of Indy's ambitions for a continent-spanning (or at least, Argentina- and Chile-spanning) resort network.So this is a good time to start getting to know Chilean skiing. And Ackerson, longtime head of the Chilean Ski Areas Association, former leader of Chilean giants Portillo and Valle Nevado, and a Connecticut-born transplant who has been living the upside-down life for more than 50 years, is probably better suited than anyone on the planet to give us that intro.What we talked aboutReverse ski seasons; why Corralco draws (and retains) so much more snow than any other ski area in Chile; no snowmaking; Corralco as training ground for national ski teams; the logistics of moving a high-speed quad from Holiday Valley, New York to the Chilean Andes; rebuilding a lift as a longer machine; how that lift transformed Corralco; new lift, new alignment; the business impact of replacing a double chair with a high-speed quad; how a dude who grew up in Connecticut with non-skiing parents ended up running a ski area in South America; Chile's allure; Portillo; Chilean skiing past and present; Corralco's founding and evolution; shrinking South American ski areas; Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) buying four more ski areas in Chile after purchasing Valle Nevado in 2023 and La Parva in 2024; the Americans are coming; why La Parva, Valle Nevado, and El Colorado “have to be consolidated” for the benefit of future skiing in Chile; MCP's impact on Chilean skiing so far; “the culture is very different here” both on the hill and off; MCP's challenges as they settle into Chilean skiing; why Corralco joined Indy Pass; a potential Indy Pass network in South America; and getting to Corralco from the U.S., from airplane to access road – “we have no switchbacks.”What I got wrong* In the intro, I said that it was the “heart of ski season in South America.” This was true when we recorded this conversation in July 2025. It's not true in January 2026, when the Chilean ski season is long over.* I said the highest peak in Chile only received a few inches of snow per year and didn't retain it, but I couldn't remember the name of the peak – it is 22,615-foot Ojos del Salado.* I gave new stats for Corralco's high-speed quad, but did not mention where those stats came from – my source was skiresort.info, which catalogues a 4,921-foot length and 1,148-foot vertical drop for the lift, both substantially longer than the 4,230-foot length and 688-foot vertical rise that Lift Blog documents for the antecedent Mardi Gras lift at Holiday Valley, New York. We discuss the logistics and mechanics of moving this machine from North to South America and extending it in the pod. Here are a few pics of this machine I took in New York in January 2022:Podcast NotesOn Corralco's evolving footprintCorralco is a new-ish ski area, at least insofar as public access goes. The 2008 trailmap shows a modest vertical drop served by surface lifts:But growth has been rapid, and by 2022, the ski area resembled modern Corralco, which is now an international training center for athletes:On Camp Jewel, ConnecticutAckerson learned to ski on a two-tow bump called Camp Jewell, a YMCA center in Connecticut. NELSAP has some fun info on this defunct ski area, including photos of what's left of the lifts.On Sigi GrottendorderAckerson's conduit to South American skiing came in the form of Austrian-born Sigi Grottendorfer, who led the ski schools at both Sugarbush, Vermont and Portillo, Chile. He passed away in 2023 – The Valley Reporter ran an obituary with more info on Grottendorfer's expansive and colorful life.On Chile “five years after the coup had occurred”We reference past political instability in Chile, referring to the 1973 coup that launched the military dictatorship of the notorious Augusto Pinochet. The nation transitioned back to democracy in 1990 and is considered safe and stable for tourists by the U.S. State Department.On PortilloWe discuss Portillo, a Chilean ski area whose capacity limits and weeklong ski-and-stay packages result in Windham-is-private-style (it's not) confusion. Skiers can visit Portillo on a day pass. Lift tickets are all of $68. Still, the hotel experience is, by all accounts, pretty rad. Here's the bump:On previous podcastsWe mention a few previous podcast guests who had parallels to Ackerson's story. Bogus Basin GM Brad Wilson also left skiing for several years to run a non-ski resort:Longtime Valle Nevado GM Ricardo Margolis appeared on this podcast in 2023:On the shrinking of Volcán Osorno and PillánI won't reset the entire history here, but I broke down the slow shrinkage of Volcán Osorno and Pillán ski areas when Mountain Capital Partners bid to purchase them last year:On Kamori Kankō buying HeavenlyFor a brief period, Japanese company Kamori Kankō owned Steamboat and Heavenly. The company sold both to American Skiing Company in 1997, and they eventually split owners, with Heavenly joining Vail's roster in 2002, and Steamboat now part of Alterra by way of Intrawest. Today, Kamori Kankō appears to operate five ski areas in Japan, all in Hokkaido, most notably Epic Pass partner Rusutsu:On MCP's free season passes for kids 12 and underOne pretty cool thing that Mountain Capital Partners has brought to Chile from its U.S. HQ is free season passes for kids 12 and under. It's pretty incredible:On Sugarbush Ackerson worked for a long time at Sugarbush, an Alterra staple and one of the best overall ski areas in New England. It's a fully modern resort, with the exception of the knockout Castle Rock terrain, which still spins a double chair on all-natural snow:On skiing El ColoradoWe discuss the insane, switchbacking access road up to El Colorado/La Parva/Valle Nevado from Santiago:The route up to Corralco is far more suited to mortals:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

World Business Report
Europe and South America to sign free trade deal

World Business Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 8:56


The agreement, between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union which is set to be signed this weekend, has been 25 years in the making.The deal will eliminate import taxes or tariffs on more than 90 percent of goods traded between Europe and the South American nations. Europe hopes to boost its exports of cars, machinery and medicines, while South American farmers see a huge new market for their crops and produce.Meanwhile, Canada and China have also been making a deal of sorts, what they call a new strategic partnership.And research in Kenya has shown that many young people would choose to be a Tiktoker or a YouTuber over a more conventional job, like a doctor or a lawyer.

VIBE with FIVE
Asamoah Gyan: I was 8th highest paid player in world! Why AFCON should be moved

VIBE with FIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 36:24


Asamoah Gyan sits down for a special episode of Rio Presents exploring how he became one of the highest paid players in the world and the pitfalls that come with money and fame in such quantities. Both Gyan and Rio are strident in their belief that AFCON should be treated in the same way as other major continental tournaments (Euros and Copa America) rather than being played during the European domestic football season. Gyan reveals how confidence helped build him into the most recognised face in Ghana along with the struggles he faces when dealing with that level of fame. He also reveals the pressure a letter from Nelson Mandela added to his Ghanaian team during the first World Cup to be held in Africa and discusses why players from the continent aren't respected in the same way as their European or South American counterparts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Culture We Deserve
Predictions for an Unpredictable 2026

The Culture We Deserve

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 123:59


Nico was in Colombia when the United States abducted Venezuelan president Maduro, and he has some thoughts on what people in the United States commonly get wrong about South American politics. But also: predictions for 2026: the USA will do some feminist regime change in Iran, just like in Afghanistan! Serbia will be liberated from the heavy yoke of Trump Family influence! Mr. Beast will be charged with crimes against humanity! And more in politics, culture, and art.  Let us know your own predictions and see shownotes here: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com

Economist Podcasts
Lowering the steaks: a Mercosur deal at last

Economist Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 23:01


From Argentinian beef to German cars, a freshly inked deal between the EU and a bloc of South American countries should ease trade barriers—and is a sign of global trade's topsy-turvy time. Foreigner-bashing is politically fashionable in Japan, but focuses on the wrong problems. And a look at Parkrun, a free weekly event that has unwittingly made many Britons healthier.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Intelligence
Lowering the steaks: a Mercosur deal at last

The Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 23:01


From Argentinian beef to German cars, a freshly inked deal between the EU and a bloc of South American countries should ease trade barriers—and is a sign of global trade's topsy-turvy time. Foreigner-bashing is politically fashionable in Japan, but focuses on the wrong problems. And a look at Parkrun, a free weekly event that has unwittingly made many Britons healthier.Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CruxCasts
Ajax Resources (AQSE:AJAX) - Drilling Historic Argentine Copper Projects

CruxCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 36:15


Interview with Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo, CEO of Ajax ResourcesRecording date: 9th January 2026Ajax Resources plc, a London-listed natural resources investment company with a £6 million market capitalisation, has positioned itself as an opportunistic acquirer of undervalued South American mining projects. With £2.5 million in cash and a portfolio spanning Argentina and Brazil, the company is executing a strategy centred on acquiring technically advanced assets at significant discounts to their historical expenditure.CEO and largest shareholder Ippolito Ingo Cattaneo, who owns 18.38% of the company, explained the investment thesis: "The goal is to focus on assets that have a high historical expenditure. We acquire projects that have a latent value which simply hasn't been realised and opportunistically acquire them from companies that may have undergone board changes, strategy changes or are simply not performing."The company's flagship Eureka copper-gold project in Jujuy Province, Argentina, exemplifies this approach. Despite 400 years of artisanal mining history, the project has never been drill-tested with modern methods. Ajax acquired all 12 licenses from Bezant Resources for just £170,000—a fraction of the $8 million paid in 2010. Equipment is currently being mobilised for a 1,500-meter initial drilling program, with a maiden JORC-compliant resource estimate targeted for mid-2026.The recent acquisition of the Pereira Velho gold project from Appian Capital Advisor provides strategic validation. Appian, a major private equity group specialising in mining investments, accepted predominantly equity consideration and will become a significant shareholder—an unusual arrangement that endorses Ajax's capabilities. The project sits 20 kilometers from the Serrote mine, which Appian sold in May 2025 for $420 million after acquiring it for $30 million in 2018.Ajax's board-driven structure, with directors predominantly compensated in equity rather than cash, aligns management incentives with shareholder value creation. The company has raised approximately £3.6 million across three funding rounds since 2022, with the board consistently contributing significant capital. Cattaneo's ambitious target is clear: transform Ajax from its current £6 million valuation to a £100 million market capitalisation through disciplined execution and near-term production, leveraging Argentina's political transformation under President Milei and favorable copper market fundamentals.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Stolen Venezuela Funds

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 4:32


Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  President Donald Trump invoked the National Emergencies Act to ensure he controls the funds generated from selling stolen Venezuelan oil. “The attachment or the imposition of other judicial process against the Foreign Government Deposit Funds will substantially interfere with our critical efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela,” the executive action signed by Trump on Friday stated. “The failure of these critical efforts would jeopardize major foreign policy objectives of the United States.” After ordering the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, Trump claimed that the US was controlling the country. The White House policy calls for taking the South American country's oil, selling it, and using the money to run Venezuela. Additionally, the US has seized five oil tankers carrying Venezuelan oil in recent weeks. A senior US official told Axios that the US would be running Venezuela's oil industry “indefinitely.” Trump's plan for controlling Venezuela's oil is already facing challenges. On Friday, major oil executives met with Trump in the White House and failed to make significant commitments to the President's plan to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure. “It's uninvestable,” ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods told White House officials after hearing Trump's proposal to invest in the country.“There are a number of legal and commercial frameworks that would have to be established to even understand what kind of returns we would get on the investment.” First Published at Antiwar.com

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)
S2E30 | From Santos Chaos To Spurs Madness: Why Joao Souza's Mentality Will Be Huge

The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 38:34


“Brazilian fans are brutal… the training ground is being invaded… any kind of malcontent he will see in N17, he's already been through it all in Santos.” We're joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery as Spurs close in on 19-year-old Santos left-back Joao Souza. Tim explains why fans feel trepidation about South American imports, then makes the case for why this one's different: Souza came through a brutal relegation scrap with training-ground invasions and still stood out because he doesn't hide. We talk rawness vs readiness, how he compares to Udogie, what his game looks like (driving runs, cutting in or going outside, low deliveries), and whether Spurs should throw him in immediately. Plus Brazil's wider issues at full-back and central midfield, and a big Richarlison chat about Ancelotti, and criticism in Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Great America Show with Lou Dobbs
The Great America Saturday Show: January 10, 2026

The Great America Show with Lou Dobbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 39:38


Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores appeared in federal court to be arraigned on Monday morning. The Army's Delta Force captured Maduro early Saturday morning after President Trump ordered military strikes on the South American country. Delta Force created an exact replica of Maduro's safe house and practiced how they would enter and capture him. The CIA had an asset on the ground in Venezuela who infiltrated Maduro's inner circle. And Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection amid fraud allegations with the Somalians!Guest: Derek Maltz - Former Head of The DEASponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FOX News Rundown
Extra: Former U.S. Marine Details Brutal Imprisonment Under Maduro, And How He Survived

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 24:05


Venezuela's ousted leader, Nicolás Maduro, is now behind bars in a Brooklyn prison, facing charges that include narco-terrorism and weapons offenses. One person applauding his capture—and the bold U.S. raid in Venezuela that made it possible last Saturday—is United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath. Heath spent two years as one of Maduro's political prisoners and experienced that brutality firsthand. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Heath joined host Dave Anthony and recounted how he was kidnapped by the Venezuelan government and the torture he endured while being held captive. He also discussed the crimes he believes Maduro committed while running the South American nation and what he hopes lies ahead for the country now. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath and hear more of his incredible story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Washington – FOX News Radio
Extra: Former U.S. Marine Details Brutal Imprisonment Under Maduro, And How He Survived

From Washington – FOX News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 24:05


Venezuela's ousted leader, Nicolás Maduro, is now behind bars in a Brooklyn prison, facing charges that include narco-terrorism and weapons offenses. One person applauding his capture—and the bold U.S. raid in Venezuela that made it possible last Saturday—is United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath. Heath spent two years as one of Maduro's political prisoners and experienced that brutality firsthand. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Heath joined host Dave Anthony and recounted how he was kidnapped by the Venezuelan government and the torture he endured while being held captive. He also discussed the crimes he believes Maduro committed while running the South American nation and what he hopes lies ahead for the country now. We often have to cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full conversation. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our entire interview with United States Marine veteran Matthew Heath and hear more of his incredible story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSJ What’s News
How Giving Over Its Oil to the U.S. Could Revive Venezuela's Economy

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 13:41


P.M. Edition for Jan. 9. The U.S. taking up to 50 million barrels of Venezuela's oil could end up being an economic boon for the South American country. But WSJ reporter Kejal Vyas says that depends on a number of things going right. Plus, President Trump hosted executives from nearly two dozen oil companies at the White House to push them to invest in Venezuela. He was met with a lukewarm response. And new data shows the U.S. labor market finished out 2025 with another month of slow job gains. We hear from Journal economics correspondent Harriet Torry about what those numbers suggest for this year's economy. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp
Alien Mummies Or Ancient Humans Butchered And Sold By Grave-Robbing Conmen?

WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 76:21


Anyone with an interest in any and all evidence related to alien species, non-human intelligence, or UFO/UAP is likely familiar with claims of mummified alien remains. Proponents say the remains have been buried in South America for hundreds of years and have been conclusively examined and studied by scientists and medical experts - and are legit. But many of the claims made are muddled at best, and persons involved in bringing the mummies forward have been caught fabricating evidence. For the last few years, WEAPONIZED co-hosts Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp have followed the controversy, as reported in various news reports, but decided to leave the topic to those who have the expertise needed to formally investigate the claims and the mummies themselves. If the three-fingered mummies turned out to be non-human or even extraterrestrial in origin, it would be a massively important finding that would boost the credibility of those who argue that non-human intelligence has been present on Earth for hundreds of years - maybe thousands. So, bottom line: Are these mummies the real deal, or have the proponents engaged in ghoulish grave robbing and the surgical manipulation of long-dead, but very human, corpses? An explorer and YouTube creator turned UFO investigator traveled to Brazil to take a deep dive into the claims and was, for a time, a believer, not a debunker. His YouTube site, “Incredible History,” included a previous video entitled “Show Me the Mummies,” and his explosive new video, released just days ago, appears to blow the lid off of the mummy claims and the people who have promoted what some believe is a money-making scam - one linked to South American drug cartels. Two esteemed academics have joined the conversation, and both make strong arguments that the two best-known mummies show clear evidence of tampering. In this episode of WEAPONIZED, we speak with Will Brown who created the “Incredible History” YouTube channel, along with Dr. Dan Proctor, a biological anthropologist, and Michele Adams, a highly experienced radiologist who says she is an experiencer herself. Both of these professionals are openly interested in ETs and non-human intelligence, but their precise criticisms of the mummy evidence made public so far have subjected the two PhDs to personal attacks and allegations that they are designated debunkers working on behalf of the deep state to muddy the waters. Is there an assembly line somewhere in Peru where long-dead humans are being carved up and then re-arranged to look like three-fingered aliens? And is there a flourishing black market where private collectors pay huge sums in order to obtain their very own “alien” mummy? This WEAPONIZED episode includes a spirited discussion about where the mummy debate stands now and what it would take to confirm that the two most prominent mummy specimens are the real deal. FOLLOW WILL'S EXCELLENT WORK AT https://www.youtube.com/@incredhistory GOT A TIP? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ••• Check out Will Brown's awesome YouTube channel INCREDIBLE HISTORY here https://www.youtube.com/@incredhistory ••• Watch Corbell's six-part UFO docuseries titled UFO REVOLUTION on TUBI here : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tubitv.com/series/300002259/tmz-presents-ufo-revolution/season-2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch Knapp's six-part UFO docuseries titled INVESTIGATION ALIEN on NETFLIX here : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://netflix.com/title/81674441⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ••• You can now watch all of Corbell's movies for free on YouTube here : BOB LAZAR : AREA 51 & FLYING SAUCERS https://youtu.be/sZaE5rIavVA HUNT FOR THE SKINWALKER https://youtu.be/TczkJ6UAQ8A PATIENT SEVENTEEN https://youtu.be/gDVX0kRqXxE ••• For breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media. Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grain Markets and Other Stuff
USDA Preview, Brian Talks Charts, 2026 Acreage Chat

Grain Markets and Other Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 24:17


Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links —Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.

WSJ Minute Briefing
U.S. Hiring Slowed in December

WSJ Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 2:32


Plus: Meta unveils sweeping new agreements to purchase nuclear power. And the European Union backs a trade deal with four South American countries. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Business Report
EU-Mercosur deal gets green light

World Business Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 2:29


A free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc is approved, but some countries aren't happy. We speak to a European Commissioner for Trade about the deal.And there's another big deal brewing - this time in the mining sector, as Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks about a takeover worth two hundred and seven billion dollars. A mining analyst gives us his take on what it could mean for the industry.And how has news of that deal affected markets? We'll be finding out.

Monocle 24: The Globalist
Europe's relationship with South America on the line in Mercosur trade deal

Monocle 24: The Globalist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 58:57


A long-anticipated trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur hangs in the balance as the EU tries to overcome France’s strong objections. With French farmers taking to the streets, we explore what’s at stake during an extremely sensitive time for Latin America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spectrum Commodities Wheat & Cattle Markets Analysis

Grains quiet heading into Monday's reports; EU preparing to join South American trade bloc; markets bracing for US Supreme Court tariff decision.

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
Walz, Maduro, Mamdani: How the Left's heroes are falling fast

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 Transcription Available


Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Chris Cordani – Whether it's the exposure of fraud in Minnesota, the military arrest of a South American despot, or the self-sabotaging idealism taking root in America's largest city, one thing is clear: The consequences of progressive overreach are no longer theoretical. They are real, and they are here...

The WorldView in 5 Minutes
Christian author Phillip Yancey confessed 8-year affair, Abortion deaths totaled 73 million worldwide in 2025, America gets 40 million barrels of Venezuelan oil

The WorldView in 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


It's Thursday, January 8th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Columbian pastor killed on New Year's Eve Armed individuals shot a Protestant pastor to death in Colombia on New Year's Eve. Pastor José Otoniel Ortega was a leader in the Foursquare Gospel denomination. He was celebrating the start of the New Year with his family at the time of the attack. The South American nation has faced a long-running internal conflict. Sadly, criminal groups in this conflict often target religious leaders for opposing violence. At least 10 Protestant leaders have died in such killings over the last year in Colombia. Christian Solidarity Worldwide said Ortega's denomination described him as “a beloved pastor, a faithful servant, a man who walked with God, who preached the word with love and gave his life to Kingdom service.” Venezuelan Evangelical groups calling for prayer Evangelical organizations in Venezuela are calling for prayer and peace as the country faces political upheaval. A message from the Evangelical Council of Venezuela stated, “We reaffirm our confidence in the sovereignty of God, who reigns over the nations and guides history according to His eternal purpose. … As a church, we remain committed to preaching the Gospel, building up God's people, and the pursuit of the common good.” The statement comes after the United States captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Psalm 75:6-7 says, “For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.” America gets 40 million barrels of Venezuelan oil Interim authorities in Venezuela will be handing over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. U.S. President Trump announced the news on Tuesday. He wrote on Truth Social, “This oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” President Trump and top U.S. oil executives plan to meet Friday. They are planning major investments in Venezuela's oil sector. Abortion deaths totaled 73 million worldwide in 2025 Abortion deaths rose to over 73 million last year according to Worldometer's analysis of data from the World Health Organization.  Worldometer reports 140 million total deaths in 2025. Sixty-seven million of those deaths were attributed to a cause other than abortion.  That means the killing of unborn babies accounted for over 50% of deaths last year. Once again, abortion was the leading cause of death in the world. Romans 3:15-18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood; destruction and misery are in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Texas and Florida sue FDA over generic abortion kill pill In the United States, Texas and Florida filed a lawsuit last month against the Food and Drug Administration. The lawsuit challenges the FDA's decision to approve a new generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone. The case also challenges rules that allow women to easily obtain such abortion pills through the mail. It adds, “The United States Food and Drug Administration is responsible ‘for protect[ing] the public health by ensuring that … drugs are safe and effective.' Yet the FDA's approval and deregulation of abortion drugs have placed women and girls in harm's way.” Trump cuts social service funding to blue states over fraud concern The Trump administration cut social services funding to Democrat-led states over fraud concerns on Tuesday. The Department of Health and Human Services froze the $10 billion in funding to New York, Illinois, California, Minnesota, and Colorado. This follows the department's decision last Tuesday to freeze $185 million in child care payments to Minnesota. Daycare centers run by Somalis in the state are facing major allegations of fraud.  Christian author Phillip Yancey confessed 8-year affair Philip Yancey, the bestselling Christian author, has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a married woman for eight years and has stepped away from ministry, reports the Christian Post. In an emailed statement to Christianity Today, where he was editor-at-large, the 76-year-old Yancey stated that “I confess that for eight years I willfully engaged in a sinful affair with a married woman. My conduct defied everything that I believe about marriage. It was also totally inconsistent with my faith and my writings and caused deep pain for her husband and both of our families.” Yancey added, “I have confessed my sin before God and my wife, and have committed myself to a professional counseling and accountability program. I have failed morally and spiritually, and I grieve over the devastation I have caused.” Calling the affair “my great shame,” Yancey added that he was “now focused on rebuilding trust and restoring my marriage of 55 years. Having disqualified myself from Christian ministry, I am therefore retiring from writing, speaking, and social media.  Instead, I need to spend my remaining years living up to the words I have already written. I pray for God's grace and forgiveness — as well as yours — and for healing in the lives of those I've wounded.” Hebrews 13:3 says, “Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Phillip Yancey was the author of several notable Christian books, including Disappointment with God, Where is God When it Hurts?, The Jesus I Never Knew, What's So Amazing About Grace?, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? and Where the Light Fell. U.S. government encouraging more whole foods & protein, less sugar And finally, the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines for Americans yesterday.  The policy encourages people to eat more whole foods and protein while consuming less processed foods and added sugar. The guidelines noted, “For decades, federal incentives have promoted low-quality, highly processed foods and pharmaceutical intervention instead of prevention.” Listen to comments from Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.  ROLLINS: “The new guidelines are all about putting the well being of Americans first, exactly where it should have been all along. This is the foundation that will make America healthy again, not just for those of us alive today, but for our children and our children's children and those coming behind. “God bless American families. God bless the American farmer and rancher and God bless America.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, January 8th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Ground Zero Media
Show Sample for 01 06 2026: Venezuelan Stargates With Jared Murphy

Ground Zero Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 8:16


Of all the opinions and perspectives on Venezuela, the re-emergence of the Iraq Stargate conspiracy was surprising. The claim is that US involvement in this South American country is a result of recently discovered artifacts and archaeological sites. The Venezuela Stargate conspiracy doesn't seem as popular, but it might lead to similar obfuscation of the motivations from oil companies and gold miners. These sensationalized cosmic claims and their implications of aliens are cheaply produced clickbait. Tonight on this episode of Ground Zero, Ryan Gable talks with Jared Murphy about VENEZUELAN STARGATES.

The Brian Lehrer Show
New York's Venezuelan Community Reacts to Trump's Maduro Ouster

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 33:20


Gisela Salim-Peyer, associate editor at The Atlantic, reports on the scenes from the courtroom where Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro was arraigned this week after the Trump administration's military actions in the South American country—and the range of responses from New York's Venezuelan community.

The FOX News Rundown
Evening Edition: The Relationship Between Venezuela, Iran And Hezbollah Terrorists

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 22:55


Just a day after U.S. Delta Forces captured wanted narco-terrorist and Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah will no longer be operating in the South American country. The U.S.-designated Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah lashed out at the U.S. after Maduro was captured. Besides giving a terror group a new home, trading weapons and oil, how else has Iran and Hezbollah helped years of dictatorships in Venezuela? FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who takes a deep dive into the relationship between Venezuela and the leading sponsor of terror around the world, Iran. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
What Maduro's Removal Means for Venezuelans Here

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 22:14


Trump's military action in Venezuela, including the arrest of President Maduro, could have implications for both Venezuelan and American politics.On Today's Show:Gisela Salim-Peyer, associate editor at The Atlantic, shares her reporting and analysis on Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro's arraignment this week after the Trump administration's military actions in the South American country — plus, hear the range of responses from New York's Venezuelan community. 

Inside with Jen Psaki
Psaki: Donald Trump is addicted to power; planning, not so much

Inside with Jen Psaki

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 41:38


Jen Psaki proposes that Donald Trump is motivated by a the rush of making himself feel powerful, which explains why so many of his actions don't appear to have rational, principled justifications, and also why so many of his actions have no follow-up plan for dealing with the messes he makes.House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi talks with Jen Psaki about Democrats keeping their focus on improving Americans' quality of life while Donald Trump spends billions of taxpayer dollars on random schemes in South American countries. Pelosi points out that Vladimir Putin is a common through-line in Trump's international actions that are otherwise hard to explain. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Squawk on the Street
Market Records and What's Inexpensive, Alaska Air's Big Boeing Jet Order, WBD Rejects Paramount Again 1/7/26

Squawk on the Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 45:30


Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber drilled down on new record highs for the Dow and the S&P 500. Cramer outlined the stocks he believes are inexpensive in this market.Breaking News: Alaska Airlines buys 110 Boeing jets in what is the carrier's biggest aircraft order in its history. Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's amended takeover offer and urges shareholder to support Warner's deal with Netflix. Sources close to the White House tell CNBC that oil sales from Venezuela by the U.S. will continue indefinitely — and that U.S. sanctions against the South American nation will be reduced. Tech domination: Sandisk shares on fire, this month's top ten Nasdaq 100 stocks are all in the chip sector. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buzzn The Tower
Die Hard 2 (1990)

Buzzn The Tower

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 48:45


A year after his heroics in L.A., detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife (Bonnie Bedelia). That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer Ramon Esperanza (Franco Nero) is arriving in U.S. custody. McClane takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel (William Sadler) seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Esperanza is freed.

The Underworld Podcast
A Cocaine War and the World's Dumbest Bust

The Underworld Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 56:43


When the son of Suriname's president offered to ship drugs and guns for a major terror group in 2013, it was the dimwitted denouement to decades of narco-fueled madness in the small, South American nation — which began when the two belligerents in its bitter civil war made so much cash ferrying product for Colombian cartels, that they buried their differences and worked together instead. The war ended. But the drugs never stopped flowing — particularly between Suriname and a new clique of criminals in its former colonial ruler, the Netherlands. A crazy episode, and one to add to the pantheon of the world's true, out-and-out narco states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Great America Show with Lou Dobbs
Former Head of the D.E.A. CONFIRMS HUGE NEWS as Tim Walz and the Democrats are in total disarray!

The Great America Show with Lou Dobbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 39:38


Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores appeared in federal court to be arraigned on Monday morning. The Army's Delta Force captured Maduro early Saturday morning after President Trump ordered military strikes on the South American country. Delta Force created an exact replica of Maduro's safe house and practiced how they would enter and capture him. The CIA had an asset on the ground in Venezuela who infiltrated Maduro's inner circle. And Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection amid fraud allegations with the Somalians!Guest: Derek Maltz - Former Head of The DEASponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World News Tonight with David Muir
Full Episode: Sunday, January 4, 2026

World News Tonight with David Muir

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 20:57


Martha Raddatz has details on the U.S. military operation months in the making to capture Venezuelan Pres. Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas; Rachel Scott reports as Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests the U.S. will push for government changes in Venezuela through oil blockades. It comes 24 hours after Pres. Trump declared the U.S. would "run" the South American country; Whit Johnson has the latest on Maduro's planned first appearance in federal court Monday; James Longman reports from the border with Venezuela on the both the celebration and anxiety about what comes next for the country; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Global News Podcast
Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela

Global News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 19:12


Following the capture of the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US military, President Trump has said the United States intends to run the South American country until there can be a "safe, proper and judicious transition". The president was pressed by reporters about who would be running Venezuela during the transition period and offered few details on who exactly would be in charge. He added that Washington wasn't afraid of putting boots on the ground. The announcement comes as the United Nations Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss Venezuela's future and the US actions, which U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as setting "a dangerous precedent." Nicolas Maduro's vice -president has called for his immediate release, but the exiled opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, says Venezuela's hour of freedom has arrived. We look at what may happen next and whether Donald's Trump's actions have any legal justification.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk