Podcasts about Stalemate

Welcome back to another episode of the Carolina Cabinet! In this week's edition, host Peter Pappas and co-host Laura Musler are joined by North Carolina Senator Thomas McInnis for a lively and candid discussion on the pressing issues facing Cumberland County and the state.Tune in as Senator McInnis dives into his advocacy for veterans, including the state's push to eliminate income tax on veterans' pensions and the urgent efforts to rehabilitate the local veterans' retirement home. The conversation also explores the latest on the state budget stalemate, debates around tax cuts, and the vision for a new children's hospital in Wake County.But that's not all—this episode doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. Peter Pappas and Laura Musler press Senator McInnis on the realities of term limits, the dangers of negative campaign tactics, and the importance of integrity for public servants. They also delve into contentious topics like law enforcement cooperation with ICE, mental health resources, and the state's investment in medical education.Whether you're passionate about policy or just want to get to know your elected officials a little better, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the challenges and hopes shaping North Carolina's future—and why every vote matters in this crucial election cycle.

Bernie Sanders on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, plus a long-running ski jumping contest in Brattleboro, and some local music too.

Mary welcomes John Haller back to the conversation – and with his extensive understanding of the Middle East we always come away seeing things a bit more clearly. Today is no exception. John has dug deep into the weeds of what is going on over there and “complex” doesn’t begin to cover it at all. October 7, 2023 seems to have ushered in a new world over there (and over here) with a multi-layered event that has resulted in clarity about the players, their demonic hatred for the Jews, and the depths of antisemitism that have laid down a new normal around the world. Continuing down the hole, we have a wounded Iran ready to do whatever they want to bring chaos and violence to a new level. Also rising to the top are new players with hopeful new influence such as Turkey, Qatar, Syria, Oman, the UAE and more. All of a sudden it’s true globalism, and Trump is contributing to it greatly by bringing as many nations as possible to the table. What could possibly go wrong? Things are happening at an astonishing pace, and we are here to see it all unfold. Pray for wisdom, grace, and eyes to see, ears to hear. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Partial federal government shutdown of the Homeland Security Department is looking likely after Senate Democrats block Republican attempts to fund the department beyond Friday's deadline. Republicans say the extra time is to finish negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms. Democrats say reforms need to be in the bill now; White House Border Czar Tom Homan announces the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis will be coming to an end. We hear from him and from Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN); Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) testifies before a U.S. Senate Committee on the immigration operation in his state. A second panel of witnesses included leaders of Immigration of Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP), who are questioned about the shooting death of protester Alex Pretti by federal officers; Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) repeals a rule that classifies carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. We hear from President Donald Trump and talk with Amy Harder, AXIOS National Energy Correspondent (37); Senate joins the House in passing a bill to nullify a Washington, DC law that exempts the city's local tax code from last year's Republican tax & spending cuts law, the One Big Beautiful Bill; U.S. House Press Gallery is renamed in honor of Frederick Douglass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester City's win at Anfield over Liverpool, plus Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds react to yesterday's draw in the League of Ireland between Bohemians and St. Patricks Athletic, and there is news on Evan Ferguson.Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in the league under Pep Guardiola — with fans present — to keep pressure on ArsenalDominik Szoboszlai's stunning late free kick puts Liverpool ahead before late drama swings it City's wayErling Haaland delivers at the crucial moment from the penalty spot after a nervy waitVAR controversy dominates the closing stages, with a red card for Szoboszlai and a City goal ruled outPep Guardiola insists the title race is far from over as City close the gap at the topArne Slot reflects on another league defeat for Liverpool but maintains belief in his side's progressAnalysis of Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma's influence for City, plus reaction from the Sunday Kickback teamCrystal Palace claim a vital M23 derby win over Brighton as pressure mounts on Fabian HürzelerEddie Howe defends his position at Newcastle after another damaging Premier League defeatBohemians and St Patrick's Athletic play out a goalless Dublin derby at the Aviva StadiumRoma boss Gian Piero Gasperini opens up on Evan Ferguson's ongoing ankle problems and mental tollRelegation worries deepen for Sheffield Wednesday as their historic winless run continues in the Championship.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/2017964038592815153https://x.com/i/status/2017955674483806602 https://x.com/i/status/2018246118492995966 https://x.com/i/status/2018626305068060982 https://x.com/i/status/2018643867659354434 https://x.com/i/status/2019029121695924632https://x.com/i/status/2019029855208169860 https://x.com/i/status/2019374184196108714 https://x.com/i/status/2019394329232453920https://x.com/i/status/2017845612293570706 https://x.com/i/status/2018327261846348061https://x.com/i/status/2018643340170846664 https://x.com/i/status/2018953020629762541https://x.com/i/status/2019081575703445919https://x.com/i/status/2019284163862388742 https://x.com/i/status/2019403641388413407 https://x.com/i/status/2018362553634611333 https://x.com/i/status/2018355382461104407https://x.com/i/status/2018579654995566604https://x.com/i/status/2019004818333872620https://x.com/i/status/2019399061283967397 https://x.com/i/status/2018342008675324098 https://x.com/i/status/2018964156532084751 https://x.com/i/status/2018644283096523244 https://x.com/i/status/2018148611847053358 https://x.com/i/status/2018410470693355556https://x.com/i/status/2017519772716699798 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://x.com/i/status/2019374184196108714 https://x.com/i/status/2019394329232453920 https://x.com/i/status/2019284163862388742https://x.com/i/status/2019403641388413407 https://x.com/i/status/2019399061283967397 https://x.com/i/status/2019221590865838128 https://x.com/i/status/2019542537107615942https://x.com/i/status/2019425784402788539 https://x.com/i/status/2019410685331951884 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and some of his exciting young horses, while Paul Nicholls reflects on a productive spell for his stable and looks ahead to this weekend's big target for Tutti Quanti as well as to what lies ahead for No Drama This End, Minella Yoga and more. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and some of his exciting young horses, while Paul Nicholls reflects on a productive spell for his stable and looks ahead to this weekend's big target for Tutti Quanti as well as to what lies ahead for No Drama This End, Minella Yoga and more. JA McGrath has the latest from Hong Kong.

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Brett McMurphy, senior college football writer, joins 365 Sports to break down the growing tension between the Big Ten and SEC as their power struggle stalls future College Football Playoff decisions. McMurphy explains how missed deadlines, clashing egos, and behind-the-scenes politics could keep the playoff at 12 teams longer than expected and why fans and administrators across college football are growing increasingly frustrated with the process. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines: Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor - plus a phalanx of senior Liberal right figures - held a summit on Thursday to work out who can roll Sussan Ley for the leadership, but couldn’t agree. So - where does that leave Ley ahead of Parliament’s Monday resumption? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana wins the National Championship and Curt Cignetti officially turns the college football world upside down. We break down how aggressive coaching, questionable officiating, and a perfect storm led to the Hoosiers' title — and what it means for the Big Ten, the SEC, and every other coach trying to keep up. From Cignetti's psychotic Chipotle routine to Carson Beck openly admitting he's not at Miami to play school, this show covers the absurd, the important, and the stuff only college football could produce. Plus: • Is Indiana now a football school? • Has the Big Ten finally killed the SEC dominance narrative? • CFP expansion drama and the inevitable march toward a super league • Way too early college football rankings • Transfer portal chaos and its ripple effects • NFL Divisional Round: one bad game and one great game each day, as promised • Coaching fallout, bad QB play, and OT regret • Bo Nix breaking his ankle and playoff availability debates • Miami (OH) still undefeated and still disrespected • A little soccer, a little Olympic chaos, and way too much AI distraction Sports chaos, bad decisions, beer, and vibes. That's the show.

Wolves continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with a goalless draw against Newcastle at Molineux. Dave and Jord discuss the action, look ahead to Saturday's trip against Manchester City and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the free agent market for Kyle TUCKER! Smoke and rumors surrounding Tucker are heating up this week, with the star outfielder allegedly down to three teams - the Mets, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Where will he sign? PLUS, the Yankees are at a "stalemate" with Cody Bellinger, and Nolan McLean is the top pitching prospect in baseball. Join us! 00:00-10:10: WHERE is Tucker going to sign? Who needs him the most? 10:11-19:42: What it would look like for the METS if they signed Tucker 19:43-25:00: Cody Bellinger and the YANKEES are at a "STALEMATE" 25:01-28:35: Mets RHP Nolan McLean named as the TOP pitching prospect in baseball 28:36-30:13: Final Tucker thoughts #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mets #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #yankeesbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #lgm #lfgm #mlbfreeagency #mlbhotstove #mlboffseason #kyletucker LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie begin by discussing Renee Slegers' new contract and the promotion of Jodie Taylor to Technical Director and how Taylor's role will work in conjunction with Clare Wheatley. Then there is discussion over the 0-0 draw with Manchester United, why Arsenal are struggling to convert dominance into goals this season, how the Manchester United red card solidified the visitors' defensive game plan and whether Slegers' substitutions could have done more to influence the outcome. In part 2, Tim and Jamie answer your questions from Bluesky.

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle recap a busy midweek round of matches in the Premier League and touch on the latest managerial news surrounding Manchester United & Chelsea1:00 - Arsenal and Liverpool's highly anticipated matchup ends in a 0-0 tactical stalemate and leaves questions over the attacking options for both clubs13:21 - Ruben Amorim gets sacked as Manchester United manager after a tumultuous 14 months in charge, and leaves a bevy of questions for United's hierarchy to address as they hit the reset button once again24:56 - Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach, who must now hit the ground running and turn around the club's poor run of form37:48 - A quick whip-around to the other storylines from Matchweek 21: Manchester City 1-1 Brighton, Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa, Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United, Brentford 3-0 Sunderland, Everton 1-1 Wolves, West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's 0-0 stalemate away at Crystal Palace, a good point?

Dan Bardell is live post match to discuss Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa.A good point or not? Get your Founders gear: https://foundersdesign.co.uk/ ______________________ People often ask me how they can support the channel/content. If you enjoy the content and want to make a donation then it's appreciated. Would never move to subscription model, but happy to accept donations if people want to help the channel at: https://buymeacoffee.com/danbardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk reflect on Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Leeds in their first fixture of 2026. Former Reds Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer also provide analysis from Anfield.

Lewis Aspinall is back with Late Night Live following a frustrating New Year's Day evening at Anfield, where Liverpool FC were held to a drab 0-0 draw by Leeds United. He breaks down the key moments from a game dominated by possession but short on incision, reflecting on missed chances, predictable patterns in attack, and a lack of urgency when it mattered most. With familiar issues resurfacing against deep opposition, Lewis asks the hard questions about what must change quickly if Liverpool are to avoid more afternoons like this as the season enters its decisive phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the goalless draw at Anfield, Arne Slot speaks to the media after Liverpool FC were held 0-0 by Leeds United on New Year's Day. Slot reflects on Liverpool's dominance of the ball, the lack of cutting edge in the final third, and the key moments that could have changed the game. He also addresses the broader attacking issues on show and what must improve quickly as Liverpool look to turn control into results in the weeks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another holiday-shortened trading week, though Kevin Green points to several undercurrents keeping markets active. He talks about Monday's pending home sales report and how it indicates a "thawing" housing market. On the international front, talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia draw crude oil prices and global volatility higher. KG also tackles the metal trade and the danger of a long-term gold and silver downtrend. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

STALEMATES IN GAZA AND LEBANON Colleague Jonathan Schanzer. Jonathan Schanzer discusses the stalemate regarding the last hostage in Gaza, the fragmented control of the territory, and threats in Lebanon and Syria. NUMBER 3 1937 RAMALLAH

Welcome to the greatest Brighton & Hove Albion podcast in the world, Seagulls Social. In todays episode, the hosts Maz & Jack discuss Brighton's 0-0 draw against Sunderland.Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy our content on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and never miss a moment of the Albion story.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Seagulls Social. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SEANC View podcast addresses listener questions on state employee and retiree concerns, including the absent budget, the loss of retirement health insurance for hires after 2021, early December pay changes, and the $3.3 billion surplus. We discuss staffing and retention issues, why COLAs aren't being issued despite strong investment returns, the role of EMPAC endorsements, Aetna vs. Blue Cross transitions, and potential future coverage for GLP-1 drugs. Plus: a light-hearted round on favorite Christmas songs.

I discuss the thumbnail sketches of US military failure since the end of WWI and try to elucidate some of the reasons for the failure and the existential threat this cavalcade of calamities is to 21st century America if the ship of state doesn't reverse course. This a a dangerous time for America to continue its bad habits of wars of choice and allowing its intelligence organizations and their cutout mischief-makers to poke the bear and create black swan events out of whole cloth. America boasts a magnificent 20th century war machine not fit for purpose for 21st century peer warfare. The crossroads is chock-full of landmines. References: Christian Brose The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Qiao Liang & Wang Xiangsui Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America Martin van Creveld The Transformation of War: The Most Radical Reinterpretation of Armed Conflict Since Clausewitz Fighting Power: German and U.S. Army Performance, 1939-1945 Colin Gray Strategy and History: Essays on Theory and Practice Fighting Talk: Forty Maxims on War, Peace, and Strategy William Lind Maneuver Warfare Handbook John Boyd Patterns of Conflict Michael Weiner Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA John Prado The Ghosts of Langley: Into the CIA's Heart of DarknessSun Tzu The Art of War Carl von Clausewitz On War Miyamoto Musashi A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy H. John Poole The Last Hundred Yards: The NCO's Contribution to Warfare My Substack Email at cgpodcast@pm.me

EP21: Deadpool Stalemate: Watford and Wrexham Cancel the Script Hello and welcome to the Watford Buzz Podcast! The Home of your Watford FC chat typically featuring journalist Tom Bodell (@TBBodell), analyst Jordan Wiemer (@JordanWeimer) and hosted by commentator and presenter Matt Mesiano (@MessyMesiano) We all have one thing in common, we're all huge Watford fans and we LOVE talking about the Hornets! On today's show, Tom and Jordan discussed:Wrexham score in dying moments to earn the drawRecord of conceding first continuesKayembe's best performance?Selvik backIf you want to get in touch you can do so really easily – just ping a message across on Twitter , BlueSky, OR send us an email to WatfordBuzzPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael speaks with former acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency David Shedd and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of Western Hemisphere Affairs Jana Nelson about US strikes on narcotraffickers in Latin America and whether the Trump Administration is closing in on attacks on Venezuela. They discuss what could be next for the Maduro regime and potential US targets in Venezuela, including arms facilities in remote areas. Jana and David also discuss the regional reaction to the rising tensions and how it ties into US politics, including in South Florida.

Frustration mounts as the Russia-Ukraine war hits a costly stalemate with no end in sight. New evidence reveals Hamas deliberately withheld baby formula and aid from starving Gaza civilians. Across the EU, free speech takes a major hit with new censorship laws and arrests over social media posts. Meanwhile, President Trump returns to Pennsylvania with a fiery rally speech targeting 2026 midterms and beyond. Alan Sanders breaks down the latest developments, exposes the hypocrisy, and explains why patience is running out on multiple fronts. Episode 233 of The Alan Sanders Show – news, commentary, and common sense. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!  

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates negotiations aimed at reaching agreement on a new 2026 budget for the City of Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz updates negotiations aimed at reaching agreement on a new 2026 budget for the City of Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the outcome of a weekend meeting over the city's 2026 budget.

Why is it that Christians tend to focus on the brokenness of creation rather than its goodness? What if we shifted our attention to highlighting that God made the world to be our home, and as a result, focused on loving the world? Sean and Tim Muehlhoff discuss the proper balance we can find between recognizing the sinfulness and goodness of the world and what this means for discipleship and evangelism. Tim Muehlhoff (PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) is senior director of Biola's Winsome Conviction Project that seeks to open lines of communication rather than close them. He is the author of multiple books, including "End the Stalemate," with Sean McDowell. He is a popular speaker at churches, conferences, and universities.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Matt reviews the Matchday 13 fixtures with the headliner being Chelsea & Arsenal sharing the points in a London Derby. Manchester United earn another win to jump into the top 7. As well as, Sunderland with a dramatic comeback to beat Bournemouth at the Vitality. Matchday 14 is a midweek occasion. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 217 of the Perth to Paisley Podcast! The boys review the 0-0 draw against Motherwell and preview the double header of Kilmarnock and Celtic this week before finishing with a quiz, we hope you enjoy! Our Twitter: @PerthToPaisley Our Email: perthtopaisley@gmail.com Adam's Twitter: @kendoscolumn

To find out how to purchase tickets to the Munk Debate on the Two-State Solution (or to access the livestream) go to www.munkdebates.com To access a 50% discount on tickets for those under 25 become a Munk Donor, Supporter, or Curator Rudyard and Janice start the show with a preview of next Wednesday's mainstage Munk Debate on the two-state solution. What kind of arguments are they anticipating from both sides? How will this discussion resonate in Israel? And why did we feel this was the right time to convene this debate? Rudyard and Janice then turn to the stalemate between Ukraine and Russia. After all of the negotiations neither side will agree to terms of territorial concessions. Should Zelensky accept a modification of the 28-point deal that would lead to the end of his political career? and what are Russia's long term designs for Ukraine and its relationship with the West? In the second half of the show Rudyard and Janice discuss the memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta in which both sides have agreed to work on approving a bitumen pipeline. We are witnessing a reset of Alberta's relationship with Ottawa and it is astonishing to watch Mark Carney, a liberal Prime Minister, get a standing ovation in Alberta. This agreement will anger British Columbia voters and indigenous nations in the area. Why is he doing this? Can he strengthen national unity? And if this pipeline makes it through all the approval processes and actually gets built, what will the demand for oil be in ten years? To support the Friday Focus podcast consider becoming a donor to the Munk Debates for as little as $50 annually, or $1.00 per episode. Canadian donors receive a charitable tax receipt.

Episode #434: “I don't see how there could be a new social contract for a post-war, post-conflict Myanmar.” With this stark observation, Henning Glaser sets the tone for his analysis of the country's turmoil. Glaser is a German legal scholar based at Thammasat University in Bangkok, where he co-founded the German-Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy and Good Governance. His work spans Asia, but Myanmar has become one of his deepest commitments. Since the early 2010s, he has organized dialogues and seminars on the country's political transition, and after the 2021 coup, his institute shifted to documenting and analyzing the descent into conflict. Glaser describes the future in bleak terms. The junta shows no sign of collapse, while the opposition remains fragmented. Ethnic armed groups pursue divergent roadmaps, preventing unity around a federal constitution. Glaser admires the energy of younger activists and local governance experiments, yet doubts these can form a coherent national framework. He cites Kurdistan in Iraq as a warning: local stability without broader resolution. Geopolitics, he stresses, makes matters worse. “It is inevitable that a primary focus on geopolitics is creating tension and border conflicts and wars. We see that everywhere,” he says. Myanmar, he argues, is reduced to a pawn in a larger contest between China, Russia, India, and an increasingly disengaged West. The result is proxy struggles that entrench the conflict. Organized crime further compounds the chaos. Scam centers, narcotics, arms smuggling, and trafficking create a criminal economy that fuels the war. “If you have this involvement of organized crime and an organized criminal economy, then you can sustain that for a very, very long time. And that is also why a long stalemate,” he warns. Glaser dismisses upcoming elections as hollow and recalls Myanmar's earlier transition as a “democratic façade with a military heart.” Despite his dark assessment, he ends by saluting the resilience of activists and diaspora communities, whose determination to master law and policy remains, in his view, remarkable. “I totally admire all the young people, middle-aged people, and older people in the diaspora who put incredible efforts to keep up and to gain legal knowledge, to draft laws, to understand how to translate policies into law, how to interpret laws. That is remarkable.”

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast Tim and Jamie look back at Sunday's 0-0 draw away at Spurs and consider whether the Renee Slegers project has hit the buffers and what Arsenal can do to climb out of their rut. There is talk about the team selection, the half time double substitution, to what extent issues are psychological, tactical and tied to recruitment and how the team achieves greater consistency. In part 2, Tim and Jamie take listener questions from BlueSky.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran's Nuclear Stalemate, Economic Crisis, and Missile Program Aspirations. Jonathan Schanzer discusses how Iran views the lack of peace or war with Israel as a dangerous stalemate, while aspiring to fire 2,000 ballistic missiles at once in a future conflict. Covert Israeli operations target Iranian missile facilities. Despite sanctions, Iran's oil exports have sharply increased (2.3 million barrels/day) due to lax enforcement, funneling money to regime kleptocrats. Domestic crises like water and power shortages are increasing internal desperation, as the regime prioritizes regional ambitions over the welfare of the average Iranian.

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Trump and Xi finally sat down for the first in-person meeting of this new administration, and I won't lie — there was a lot of hype going into this one. There were whispers about a grand bargain, even murmurs of a complete game-changer announcement. Maybe China would distance itself from Russia. Maybe there'd be some kind of century-defining move on Taiwan. Earlier this week, anything seemed possible.What we got was something a lot less dramatic: a truce. Not a full-blown trade deal. A trade truce. And honestly, I was a little disappointed.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.So here's what went down. China made a few big concessions. They agreed to immediately buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans and promised to keep it going at 25 million tons per year for three years. They also agreed to suspend their new rare earth export controls for a year and curb fentanyl precursor production — a big issue in the U.S. Beyond that, China made a surprise move by signaling interest in American energy and even hinted at joining a natural gas pipeline project in Alaska. That last bit came totally out of nowhere.In return, the United States is lowering tariffs on Chinese goods by 10 percentage points, which still leaves them at a hefty 45 percent. We're also postponing an investigation into Chinese shipping practices, which would have imposed new port taxes. There's a delay on export restrictions for blacklisted Chinese firms for one year. Now, don't get too excited — Trump made clear that China won't be getting its hands on Nvidia's top-shelf Blackwell chips, though some older GPUs will still be allowed to be sold. There was talk about ending Russia's war in Ukraine, but nothing about China stopping its oil purchases from Russia. And most notably, no mention of Taiwan at all.Honestly, when I look at this, I think Trump and Xi were made for each other. Normally, trade deals take forever, get wrapped in ceremony, and then quietly fall apart when China decides not to follow through. U.S. leaders usually just shrug and move on, chalking it all up to classic maneuvers on their part. But Trump doesn't play that game. If he doesn't like a deal, he changes it. If China doesn't hold up their end, he goes right back at them. And I have to say, there's a certain clarity in that approach. It's not exactly stable, but it's a little more to-the-point.I'll admit, I got a little swept up in the pre-meeting hype. I thought maybe we'd see something big, something that could define this administration's approach to foreign policy. But now that I've had time to let it all sink in, here's what I'm left with: this matters. Maybe not as much as I hoped it would, but it still matters. Because the American economy — and by extension, our elections — are tied so closely to what happens with China. If this truce brings even a little stability, it could have ripple effects that shape 2025 and beyond.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:18 - US-China Deal00:09:39 - Interview with Gabe Fleisher00:31:10 - Update00:31:27 - Shutdown Progress00:33:59 - Jasmine Crockett00:37:02 - Elise Stefanik00:40:13 - Interview with Gabe Fleisher, con't01:08:29 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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