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President Donald Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after baselessly questioning the integrity of the July jobs report. Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna discusses the hunger crisis in Gaza, as U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visit the region. NBC News' Peter Nicholas reports on the White House's plans to build a ballroom.

In Gaza, dozens more Palestinians have joined the list of those killed by Israel as they try to find food, after Israeli forced opened fire near an aid site. This comes as President Trump's Special Envoy met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage. Amid diplomatic and political moves, the World Food Program says people in Gaza need aid urgently and immediately. To delve into this further, Tom Fletcher, the United Nations top humanitarian official, joins the show.  Also on today's show: Nimrod Novik, Former senior advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres; former NSA General Counsel Glenn Gerstell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, about rising tariff tensions as a key trade deadline looms. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macca and Kenny talk to Peter Khalil is the Federal Labor Member for Wills. He was elected at the 2016 federal election and re-elected in 2019, 2022 and 2025. He... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 26th July. 2025: Peter Khalil – Federal Labor Member for Wills-Special Envoy for Social Cohesion, Assist Defence Minister; Update New Parliament, Census Questions appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider, we sat down with Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council and former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. Recorded live at International Kallah 2025 during the Israel 360 Seminar, this episode dives into Elan's powerful journey from military service to global Jewish advocacy. We explore the rise of antisemitism, the importance of Jewish pride, and how teens can step up as the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Today, we discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where more than 100 international aid organisations say the population is facing mass starvation and call on Israel to allow access. A number of news agencies including the BBC have released a statement calling for Israel to allow journalists in and out of Gaza, expressing concern for their journalists “who are increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families.”Against this backdrop, Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is in Italy for possible peace talks. Adam is joined by chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and Americast host, Anthony Zurcher to discuss whether there is a diplomatic route to a ceasefire. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producers was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 07/20/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Organizer, Special Envoy to Burkina Faso for the Afodescendant Nation, Siphewe Baleka, and Activist, Jurisconsult, founder of the International Movement for African Reparations, Esther Xosei. As major participants of the July 4th Black Independence Day Program, involving Afrodescendants of the Sixth Region, Afrikans in the U.K., and representative nations from the African Continent, Sister Esther and Brother Siphewe gave their perceptions and insights of the historic event in which they were involved. They also share an overview of the global African struggle against Colonialism and Neo-Colonialism. Always conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

The DA's spokesperson on foreign affairs, Emma Powell, found herself at the wrong end of a powerful assault by the State last week after she notified the country that President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to the US (and, subsequently, to North America), Mcebisi Jonas, had done little or no work trying to heal our battered relationship with the Donald Trump White House in the 90 plus days since he was appointed. In fact, the Americans wanted nothing to do with him and had declined his request for a diplomatic visa. The National Security Council, which reports directly to Ramaphosa alerted The Sowetan to a report it has done on Powell and accused her of running the country down during a trip to the US in February. The newspaper splashed the story as the Presidency put out a statement calling her part of “a right wing nexus” acting against South Africa's interests abroad. Powell tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that this is nonsense. "It's an empirical fact that the ANC had done nothing of value or meaning in order to shore up and rebuild trust with the United States in order to safeguard South Africa's interests in regards to our continued inclusion in Agoa beyond September,” she says. “We were trying to do our part and waving South Africa's flag”. 

In her first media interview since stepping down early as Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons spoke to The CJN frankly about why she left. There were no medical or mental health issues that prompted her decision, she says. It was, in part, exhaustion after spending nearly two years “waking up every day to a fight”. It was hard to get people to speak up for the community. Some wouldn't even agree to speak with her personally. Over time, she grew “despondent and despairing” over how few Canadians have stood up against the anti-Jewish hatred that has flared up in this country since she took the job, soon after Oct. 7, 2023. Despite serving a term as Canada's ambassador to Israel from 2016 to 2020, her appointment raised eyebrows in some quarters—including in the Jewish community—because she herself is not Jewish. Nonetheless, she maintained to The CJN how important it was for her to accept the job to show what allyship can look like and to fight for a better Canada. Now, however, she is leaving the post highly critical of various Canadian sectors. Canadian business leaders, religious leaders and politicians have failed to support the Jewish community. Governments, she believes, found it easier to hold summits to fight carjackings and tariffs—yet could not cooperate when it came to combatting hate. On today's episode of The CJN's flagship news podcast North Star, Deborah Lyons sits down with host Ellin Bessner for an in-depth interview to explain her resignation and why Canadians need to stop being bystanders in what she calls a fight for the future of our country's children. Related links Read reaction from the Jewish community as Ambassador Deborah Lyons announces she is stepping down on July 17, in The CJN. Hear Deborah Lyons' first interview after being appointed Special Envoy to replace Irwin Cotler, in The CJN, and her later one after releasing the new IHRA handbook in the fall of 2024. Her last initiative before resigning was a study of antisemitism in Ontario public schools, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)

In this episode, we look at the Arctic from the perspective of Asia. As the Arctic changes, it's becoming a space of global concern, not only for the Arctic states, but also for countries around the world.The region is emerging as a new frontier: economically, scientifically, and politically. And with that, new questions are arising around how Arctic and non-Arctic states can work together.So, what does the future of the Arctic look like? This conversation brings together voices from across Asia:Byung-ha Chung, Ambassador for Polar Affairs, Republic of KoreaSam Tan Chin Siong, Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, SingaporeRear Admiral TVN Prasanna, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of IndiaModerating the Session was Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This conversation was recorded live at the Arctic Circle India Forum, held in New Delhi on May 3–4, 2025, and is part of the Polar Dialogue.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

My guest today, Thordis Gylfadottir, served as Iceland's foreign minister until 2024. We spoke last week at the Aspen Security Forum, where she delivered a forceful case for the necessity of continued military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. However, that view—once broadly shared across Europe and the Atlantic—is no longer as ubiquitous as it once was. In our conversation, I wanted to learn from her exactly how firm support for Ukraine remains across Europe, both in politics and in society. And what, if anything, can be done to shore up that support.  We begin, however, with a discussion of her current work as the Special Envoy for the Council of Europe on the situation of children in Ukraine, where she helps bring home Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia during its invasion.  

With just two weeks to go before 30% tariffs are likely to come into effect on the 1st of August, it has emerged that President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas has not even been able to get into the US because his diplomatic visa was denied and his credentials rejected. In this interview with BizNews, Emma Powell, the Democratic Alliance's spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation, warns that South Africa is “hurtling towards disaster at a rapid rate” while “once again, the “Presidency and the President's Envoy are missing in action”. Powell charges that President Cyril Ramaphosa is most likely saving face by retaining this Special Envoy despite the diplomatic visa having been rejected, despite the US having informed the Presidency that they will not engage with Jonas. “So, it's my contention here that President Ramaphosa is more invested in saving face than he is in acting in the national interest in ensuring that we get a deal across the line by the 1st of August.” Powell examines the possible reasons for the US' rejection of Jonas, as well his appointment in the first place. Meanwhile, she warns, “hundreds of thousands of jobs are on the line”.

The Presidency has warned South Africans not to treat disinformation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) on international relations as official government policy. The DA - a GNU partner, claims that the United States rejected the credentials of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to North America, Mcebisi Jonas. This amid looming U.S. trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. The Presidency says special envoys do not present diplomatic credentials, unlike heads of mission, and Mr. Jonas's role remains unaffected. Elvis Presslin spoke to Emma Powell, DA Spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation

Acknowledgement of Country Headlines:Gaza updatesSyria updatesSpecial Envoy's antisemitism report rejected by anti-ZionistsHigh court rules against federal government responsibility to protect Torres Strait Islands from climate harmCommunity and Public Sector Union election resultProtest against human rights violations of incarcerated women Maia Onyenachi, founding director of Yung Prodigy, a youth-led, grassroots organisation supporting young people impacted by parental incarceration, joined us to discuss their Freedom on the Line campaign. Yung Prodigy is calling on the NSW government to provide adjustments to phonecalls to improve availability, accessibility, and connection. In this interview, Maia discusses how important connection is for people who are incarcerated and their communities, how precious and expensive a 10 minute phone call can be, and why we need to act now. Please share the campaign, follow the Yung Prodigy instagram, and make sure to sign the petition. Bree Ahrens, Senior Climate Campaigner at Environment Centre Northern Territory (ECNT), spoke with us about how the Albanese Government's greenwashing of the Bonaparte Carbon Capture and Storage project conceals its potential future as one of the world's largest carbon dumping sites. ECNT is an environmental advocacy organisation fighting alongside local communities to win just solutions to the environmental issues facing the Northern Territory.  Alison, an organiser with the Newcastle-based group No Weapons for Genocide, caught up with Priya earlier this week to discuss the militarisation of Newcastle's economy and how this is being resisted by members of the local community. Despite the urgent need for action on a green energy transition, Newcastle, home to the world's largest coal port, has instead seen increasing government incentives redirecting workers and manufacturing capabilities from the extractive industries towards weapons manufacturing. Keep up to date with No Weapons for Genocide on Instagram. Noura Mansour from Democracy in Colour joins us to speak about the implications of the Albanese Government's appointment of Jillian Segal as Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. The establishment of the Special Envoy stands in stark contrast to the repeated failure by the Australian Government to address the genocide of First Nations people in so-called Australia, as well as escalating anti-Palestinian and Islamaphobic violence. Since her appointment, Jillian Segal has come under scrutiny due to her recommendation of wide-reaching draconian reforms impacting freedom of speech and political expression, as well as her husband's company's support of right wing group ‘Advance' in the form of a $50,000 donation. Events TOLL - STOP DRIVING GENOCIDE - SNAP RALLYAutonomous activists have organised a snap rally today at Toll Holdings' melbourne headquarters to demand that the company cuts ties with weapons suppliers and stops driving genocide in this colony and others. The rally begins at 4:30PM at 380 St Kilda Road.Organisers ask that attendees wear a face mask to protect our community from COVID transmission. Bring signs, banners and flags too! Further information about the rally including how to keep yourself and community safe is available here. For information about Toll's complicity in genocide, head to tolldeath.noblogs.org.

Clement Manyathela asks about the whereabouts of Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa's special envoy to the US, questioning whether he has been able to make headway in Washington. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sandile Swana, Political Analyst, and Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for DIRCO, about Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas allegedly being denied US visa, which it's claimed hindered South Africa's efforts to negotiate with the US government ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline, potentially costing the country billions in lost exports. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is why the DA rang warning bells on South Africa's US Envoy amid trade crisis. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics:Debating Anti-Semitism: Free Speech, Government Policies, and Social CohesionIn Episode 476, hosts Trevor and Joe discuss the recent release of the Special Envoy's report on combating antisemitism in Australia. The report, focused on curbing criticism of Israel, sparks debates about control over institutions, government policies, and freedom of speech. The hosts express concerns over the influence of powerful interest groups and the implications of adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. They also highlight the contrast between public perceptions of Israel among different age groups and critique the social coherence argument used to justify the report's recommendations. The episode transitions to discussing geopolitical issues, notably Australia's military exports to Israel, and wraps up with a humorous take on America's absence in the Bible.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:02 Special Envoy Report on Antisemitism03:18 Debating the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism07:15 Comparisons and Criticisms of Israeli Policies14:28 Generational Differences in Views on Israel17:18 Educational and Cultural Recommendations28:16 Critique of the Special Envoy's Plan33:54 Controversial Donations and Social Cohesion35:05 Criticism of Israeli Policies and Antisemitism39:32 Free Speech and Double Standards41:02 Australia's Military Involvement with the US46:39 ICE and Immigration Policies in the US01:00:56 Biblical References and American Politics01:02:55 Comparing Political Systems: China vs. US01:04:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

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The prime minister says a report by special envoy Jillian Segal has found antisemitism has reached "deeply troubling levels".

The long-awaited report from the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia is now with the government. The Prime Minister says there's no place for antisemitism, and has vowed to consider the recommendations.

The prime minister says a report by special envoy Jillian Segal has found antisemitism has reached "deeply troubling levels".

The Albanese government has been told to strip funding from universities, charities and cultural institutions that fail to combat anti-Semitism by Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister says a report by special envoy Jillian Segal has found antisemitism has reached "deeply troubling levels".

In American Jewish life, few questions are as fraught — or as revealing — as this one: Is Donald Trump good for the Jews? For some, the answer lies in his record. As president, Trump moved the US embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, brokered normalization deals between Israel and Arab states, and cast himself as an unflinching ally of the Jewish state. In recent months, he has demanded action on campus antisemitism and positioned himself as a defender of Jewish students. But others see a more cynical calculus: a president who invokes Jewish loyalty tests, traffics in antisemitic tropes, and redefines criticism of Israel as bigotry — thereby narrowing the space for dissent and civil discourse. They worry that his brand of politics is less about safeguarding Jewish life than about instrumentalizing it, often at the expense of liberal values many American Jews hold dear. In this launch of the SAPIR Debates, two prominent Jewish voices take opposing sides of this urgent and emotionally charged question: Jason Greenblatt, who served as Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East and worked for him for 20 years, and Rahm Emanuel, former chief of staff to President Obama, Mayor of Chicago, and US Ambassador to Japan. Moderated by SAPIR Editor-in-Chief Bret Stephens, this is a timely, unsparing exchange on identity, power, politics — and what it means to stand with the Jews in America today.

Climate disasters are intensifying globally, with vulnerable nations facing disproportionate impacts despite minimal contributions to global emissions. From prolonged droughts in East Africa to intensifying cyclones in the Pacific, these events reveal a troubling paradox: As the Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate demonstrates, countries must borrow to recover from disasters, yet face financial systems that: Penalise them for climate risks they didn't create Exacerbate vulnerabilities through rising sovereign defaults Fail to support long-term resilience investments This episode examines three critical dimensions: Systemic reforms needed to align debt frameworks with climate reality Distributional challenges preventing finance from reaching frontline communities Innovative proposals to achieve climate justice through financial transformation Guests Moritz Kraemer, Chief Economist, LBBW; Co-Chair, Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate Yussuf Hussein, Climate Finance Advisor, Kenya's Special Envoy on Climate Change Sarah Colenbrander, Director, Climate and Sustainability Programme, ODI Global  Resources: Tackling the Vicious Circle: The Interim Report of the Expert Review on Debt, Nature and Climate Healthy Debt on a Healthy Planet: Towards a virtuous circle of sovereign debt, nature and climate resilience Indebted: how to support countries heavily reliant on oil and gas revenues to secure long-term prosperity 

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Welcome back to United States of Sweat presented by Choose the Hard Way where politicians and policymakers join us to share stories about fitness, health and the sports they love playing.  In 2008 Tom Perriello won the election to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional district by fewer than 1,000 votes. He later ran for governor of Virginia and he also served as Special Envoy for Sudan and Special Envoy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo & Great Lakes among many other acts of service.  Marathons, 10-day silent retreats, Spartan Races & what happens when you're forced to operate on four hours of sleep a night for a year while making 62 country visits to end a humanitarian crisis--this episode goes deep.  Tom was also the executive director of Open Society Foundations where he met my co-host Jonathan Kaplan.  Jonathan runs Essington Road Strategies, helping organizations navigate Washington, shape policy and manage reputational risk. He also writes Riding With, a newsletter and podcast exploring the intersection of pro cycling, media, business and politics. Find that at ridingwithkaplan.substack.com. The number one way to support Choose the Hard Way is to become a paid subscriber to my substack, alwaysthehardway.substack.com. That's where I share my reflections on these interviews and write about engaged mindfulness, bikes and life.  For senior execs, pro athletes, and political leaders, podcasts aren't optional anymore. They're mission-critical. At One Real Voice, I coach leaders 1:1 to help them thrive as storytellers and stand out in the long-form podcast conversations where real influence is built.  When you're ready to be great, DM me @hardwaypod or email hello@onerealvoice.com. Wherever you're listening to this podcast, please subscribe and do humanity a favor when you hit 5 stars.  Now, let's get started with United States of Sweat. Remember, this is the beginning of this project. DM me @hardwaypod on instagram and let me know what you think. 

Interactive Brokers' Steve Sosnick and Invesco's Brian Levitt break down the momentum and what could keep it going as the S&P 500 approaches record high. U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff discusses potential off-ramps to conflict in the Middle East and the state of the Iran-Israel ceasefire. PIMCO's Pramol Dhawan weighs in on global markets and emerging risks. Vanguard Chief Global Economist Joe Davis lays out his midyear outlook for rates, growth, and asset allocation. Plus, Scott Cohn reports from Meta's sprawling new data center campus in Louisiana, examining which states are winning the AI infrastructure race. 

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Tim Jones @SpeakerTimJones “The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show” weekdays 4p-6p on NewstalkSTL 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Mandy M. Gunasekara, @MississippiMG BOOK: Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp.The Deep State Strike Back! How Many Traitors and Saboteurs Are Working in the Trump AdministrationAnd How Can Trump Drain the Swamp?Trump's Middle East envoy calls for investigation into 'treasonous' Iran bombing intel leakTrump Hit By Devastating Intel Leak of Iran Bombing ‘Flop’ Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff called for an investigation into a leaked preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment that claimed President Donald Trump's strikes on Iran did not destroy three targeted nuclear sites CNN, citing people familiar with the assessment, reported that the early consensus within the Defense Intelligence Agency is that the strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan didn’t destroy key components of Iran’s nuclear program nor destroy its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACTA president Michael Poliakoff speaks with Richard Haass, distinguished diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Haass has served four U.S. Presidents over 25 years, including two years leading the Irish peace process as the U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. He is the author or editor of fourteen books on American foreign policy, one book on management, and one on American democracy. His most recent book, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, was published by Penguin Press in January 2023 and became a New York Times bestseller. Dr. Haass serves on ACTA's National Commission on American History and Civic Education, where he will work alongside dozens of distinguished historians, political scientists, and education leaders to help remedy the long-standing failure of American colleges and universities to require a foundational course in U.S. history and government. For more of Dr. Haass's work, read his analyses on his substack Home And Away.

Yehuda Kaploun, nominated by President Trump to become the next US special envoy for combatting antisemitism, joins the program to discuss President Trump's bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities, a move hailed as a historic pivot towards global peace and safety. Kaploun shares his insights on the impact of this decision and discusses the ongoing issues related to antisemitism, terrorism, and the resilience of Israel and Jewish communities. The conversation touches on the historical context of antisemitism, the role of the Abraham Accords, and the importance of strong leadership in fostering global stability. Kaploun also critiques detractors of Trump's actions and underscores the collaborative efforts between the U.S. and Israel in achieving these military and diplomatic milestones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Catch hosted a live podcast taping at the United Nations' third annual Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Moderator Philippe Cousteau was joined by former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson to discuss diplomacy's importance to our ocean. Our panelists followed this discussion by looking closely at the challenges and successes of the tuna fishery in the Pacific Islands, the focus for our next season. Our panelists were Filimon Manoni, the Pacific Ocean commissioner for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat; Chris Dorsett, the vice president of conservation for Ocean Conservancy; Kristin Kleisner, the lead senior scientist and senior director for oceans at the Environmental Defense Fund; and Paolo Domondon, the chief program and policy officer for Global Fishing Watch. And stay tuned for Season 6 of The Catch, coming to you later this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Yoshi sits down with Ambassador Gary Grappo, a former U.S. diplomat and expert on Middle Eastern affairs, for an in-depth and urgent conversation about Israel's preemptive strike on Iranian military assets and the ensuing conflict between these countries.Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience—including his service as U.S. Ambassador to Oman, Chief of Staff to the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Quartet, and senior postings in Jerusalem, Riyadh, and Baghdad—Ambassador Grappo offers a deeply informed analysis of the current crisis, its historical roots, and the broader implications for diplomacy, regional security, and U.S. foreign policy.Their conversation explores the strategic calculations driving both nations, the risks of further escalation, and the urgent need for clear-eyed diplomacy in one of the most combustible regions in the world. It's a compelling and essential episode for anyone seeking insight into the unfolding conflict and its global repercussions.

From December 26, 2023: The Supreme Court during World War II issued some of the most notorious opinions in its history, including the Japanese exclusion case, Korematsu v. United States, and the Nazi saboteur military commission case, Ex parte Quirin. For a fresh take on these and related cases and a broader perspective on the Supreme Court during World War II, Jack Goldsmith sat down with Cliff Sloan, a professor at Georgetown Law Center and a former Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure, to discuss his new book, which is called “The Court at War: FDR, His Justices, and the World They Made.” They discussed how the Court's decisions during World War II were informed by the very close personal bonds of affection that most of the justices had with President Roosevelt and by the justices' intimate attachment to and involvement with the war effort. They also discussed the fascinating internal deliberations in Korematsu, Quirin, and other momentous cases, and the puzzle of why the same court that issued these decisions also, during the same period, issued famous rights-expanding decisions in the areas of reproductive freedom, voting rights, and freedom of speech.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Small island States are among the most vulnerable communities facing rising sea levels and marine degradation – but this invaluable firsthand experience puts them in a powerful leadership position to shape inclusive, effective ocean policies.Safiya Sawney, Grenada's Special Envoy and Ambassador for Climate, has been at this week's UN Ocean Conference in Nice and told UN News that “a big part of our heritage, of our culture, of our economy is derived from the ocean.”Describing the small island nations as “large ocean nations,” she outlined to Heyi Zou some of the pressing challenges ahead as global warming continues.

President Trump did not use the word 'imminent' when asked if an attack by Israel on Iran would happen, but suggested it is possible. This after a decision was made to evacuate non-essential personnel in embassies across the Middle East, Israel saying they are ready to take action against Iran's nuclear sites and Iran promising retaliation if that happens. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be heading to Oman this weekend for another round of nuclear negotiations with Iran. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Trey Yingst, Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News, in Tel Aviv, Israel, who says both the United States and Iran want a deal but there are some reassurances need to be on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump did not use the word 'imminent' when asked if an attack by Israel on Iran would happen, but suggested it is possible. This after a decision was made to evacuate non-essential personnel in embassies across the Middle East, Israel saying they are ready to take action against Iran's nuclear sites and Iran promising retaliation if that happens. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be heading to Oman this weekend for another round of nuclear negotiations with Iran. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Trey Yingst, Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News, in Tel Aviv, Israel, who says both the United States and Iran want a deal but there are some reassurances need to be on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump did not use the word 'imminent' when asked if an attack by Israel on Iran would happen, but suggested it is possible. This after a decision was made to evacuate non-essential personnel in embassies across the Middle East, Israel saying they are ready to take action against Iran's nuclear sites and Iran promising retaliation if that happens. Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will be heading to Oman this weekend for another round of nuclear negotiations with Iran. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Trey Yingst, Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News, in Tel Aviv, Israel, who says both the United States and Iran want a deal but there are some reassurances need to be on the table. Click Here⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the evolving U.S.-Iceland relationship, Icelandic-European relations, and the continued security challenges of the Arctic. Appointed as the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine, Gylfadóttir provides an insight into her vital role in raising awareness of the challenges facing the children of Ukraine, the driving forces behind Putin's behavior, and why sustained support for Ukraine from Europe and the US is critical. Iceland a founding member of NATO, Gylfadóttir discusses the importance of NATO to transatlantic security from an Icelandic perspective, the importance of the transatlantic relationship in the fight against Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, as well as current priorities for the US-Iceland relationship and why Americans should experience a visit to the country of Iceland. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir is the Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine. Gylfadóttir previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2023 and once more in 2024, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs from November 2023 to April 2024, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Innovation from 2017 to 2021. She was the youngest woman to serve as a minister. Since 2016, Gylfadóttir has represented the Independence Party in Iceland's parliament, the Althing, and was appointed vice-chairman of the party in 2018. She holds a master's degree in law from Reykjavik University. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

On the forty- third episode of ATFT, actress/ producer Michelle Calloway and movie critic Matthieu Côté join me in celebrating Angelina Jolie for her 50th birthday!Angelina Jolie is one of the most globally beloved movie stars of our time with people admiring her through her iconic public image evolution from being the “wild child” to a humanitarian and mother. She hit the ground running in the late 90s by earning three Golden Globes and an Academy Award for her performance as Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted. She established herself as an action star by playing the titular character in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. While many know her from her action films, she quietly has built up a versatile filmography with many of her best films being hidden gems. Her brilliant and emotionally- charged dramatic talents are overshadowed by the celebrity attention she has received and being one of the most beautiful women on the planet. If her success in film isn't enough reason to celebrate her, she's a humanitarian who served for ten years as a Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. She has also been an advocate for women as her health- focused op- eds inspired women, leading for the sort- of movement as “The Angelina Effect”. She has been an inspiration to me for several years but her global impact has remained strong for over two decades.This is Michelle's second time on the podcast while this is Matthieu's third time! This episode came together rapidly and the version everyone will hear is probably Plan E. Plans were set for months to have on a returning guest to discuss Angelina but she, unfortunately, became a no- show. It would have been easier to have cancelled this episode but I didn't want to because Angelina has had such an impact on me since I was about 18 years old and this was a great opportunity to honor her. I am incredibly grateful to Matthieu and Michelle for saving this episode! Michelle is planning a second Filmmaker Forum for August this year! The date has yet to be set but the first one, which took place in March, was a major success and incredibly informative so if you're in the Jacksonville area, stay tuned for more information by following @michellecalloway on Instagram! Also nominate Michelle for the Rising Star Award for the City of Jacksonville Film and Television Office Annual Awards by clicking this link!: https://www.filmjax.com/bizforms/rising-star-nomination-form?fbclid=IwY2xjawKsOhVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF6YjRWVE1zdG4xT1l5S3pBAR4h4Kgd7IKZdXI7IHsYGCJC7OBfEKrH32qFvuiXbRWeWsoGLIh532Nnilme3A_aem_u_yaKfTGoCq4ScfjrfDpmA ! Matthieu has several exciting interviews that will soon be available on his YouTube channel including one with the director and star of the new horror film The Ritual. He's also working on a passion project, a hockey- focused documentary, which should be out later this year! Subscribe to his YouTube channel by clicking this link!: https://www.youtube.com/@matthieucote2272 As I mentioned, this episode came together quickly so it's definitely an eccentric casual format episode. Angelina's films from Hackers to Maria are discussed with only a few omissions, like Beyond Borders. We share our first memories of Angelina and our five favorite Angelina films. For one section of the episode, I talked about three Angelina films I especially wanted to highlight. Matthieu and I discuss his favorite Angelina film, By the Sea, at length while Michelle shares which filmmaker she hopes Angelina will work with someday. All this and more on the new episode of All the Film Things!Background music created and used with permission by the Copyright Free Music - Background Music for Videos channel on YouTube.Photo of Angelina used in the cover art was retrieved from Flickr (link to the photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/346665570 and link to the license rules: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ ). The only change made to the image was that it was cropped. 

Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, calls in to offer her reaction to another anti-Semitic terrorist attack, this time during a march in Boulder, Colorado advocating for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, we hear from China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, who expresses his optimism about the future of international cooperation on climate governance, particularly between China and the US.

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, nominated by President Trump to become the next US special envoy for combatting antisemitism, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about world leaders like Pope Leo XIV recognizing the plight of the Palestinians without even bringing up the October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel which started this war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[00:30] The End of a Republic (32 minutes) U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff's latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan is extremely lopsided in the terrorists' favor. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency after criticizing the latest government spending bill for increasing the deficit instead of balancing the national budget. [32:00] Melanie Phillips Interview, Part 3 (23 minutes) Listen to Part 3 of our interview with conservative author Melanie Phillips.

Glenn speaks of the importance of Memorial Day and remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we could experience freedom. Glenn speaks on the national disgrace of America's treatment of our veterans. Glenn acknowledges the loss of "Duck Dynasty" star and BlazeTV host Phil Robertson. Glenn plays a montage of Phil doing what he did best: sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and handing out wisdom. Glenn discusses the "big, beautiful bill" and the hurdles it has as it moves to the Senate. Glenn and Stu discuss President Trump's latest statement on Russian President Putin as Putin's aggression toward Ukraine worsens. Israel's former Special Envoy for Combatting Anti-Semitism Noa Tishby joins to discuss where progressives get it wrong when it comes to Israel and the Middle East. Glenn speaks on the worsening AI advancements, as it's begun to self-preserve itself from shutdowns. Is Google Veo 3 the most realistic AI so far? Glenn and Stu discuss the FBI announcing it will further investigate some open-ended scandals from the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's former Special Envoy for Combating Anti-Semitism Noa Tishby joins to discuss where progressives get it wrong when it comes to Israel and the Middle East. Glenn speaks on the worsening AI advancements as it's begun to self-preserve itself from shutdowns. Is Google Veo 3 the most realistic AI so far? Glenn and Stu discuss the FBI announcing it will further investigate some open-ended scandals from the Biden administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, President Trump embarked on his first major trip abroad of his second term. The President traveled to the Middle East to improve diplomatic relations in the region and make economic deals for the United States. The trip aims to strengthen relationships with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, though the President is not scheduled to travel to Israel. Former senior policy advisor for the Secretary of State and former special representative for Iran, Brian Hook, explains the importance of the U.S. and Saudi Arabia working together for prosperity in the region. He also describes the diplomatic opening that President Trump has offered Iran and why they should agree to this opportunity with U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices