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Cops and Writers Podcast
Jennifer Bucholtz: From Interrogating Enemies in Iraq & Afghanistan to Solving Cold Cases at Home (Part 1)

Cops and Writers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 56:49


Send a textWelcome everyone to part one of my interview with Professor and El Paso County Sheriff's Department Investigator Jennifer Bucholtz. The conclusion of this interview will air next Sunday!Jennifer Bucholtz is a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Agent and a decorated veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Northern Arizona University, a master's degree in criminal justice from the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a master's degree in forensic science from National University. Ms. Bucholtz has an extensive background in U.S. military and Department of Defense counterintelligence operations. Ms. Bucholtz is currently an adjunct faculty member at AMU, teaching courses in criminal justice and forensic sciences. Additionally, she is a cold-case investigator for her local sheriff's office, host of AMU's investigative podcast “Break The Case,” and founder of the 501(c) (3) nonprofit, Break The Case.Please enjoy this eye opening, and fascinating interview with someone who has done so many incredible things and continues to serve her community.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      Jen's Childhood and influences. ·      Working as a corrections officer in a maximum-security prison.·      Her internship with the New York Medical Examiners' Office.·      Her first death case and autopsy.·      Joining the army and being a counterintelligence agent.·      What it was like interrogating enemies of the United States.·      Using science and intuition in her interrogations.·      Body language, micro-expressions, and other clues in interrogations.·      Her book, There is no GOAT.·      People in Afghanistan not knowing about 9/11 or Osama Bin Laden·      Post-military life and working as a contractor overseas.·      Working for the State Department, teaching Indonesian police.·      Being a college professor.·      Her interest in cold cases. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.My first week as a rookie cop, I had to decide whether to pull the trigger on a man running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That was my introduction to policing in Milwaukee.From Wall Street Journal-featured author Patrick O'Donnell comes a memoir of rookie years on Milwaukee's streets.Support the show

Offline with Jon Favreau
224: The Big Tech Critic Trump Is Trying To Deport

Offline with Jon Favreau

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 60:55


Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins Offline to talk about the horrifying trends his team has unearthed across social media platforms…and how it's put him in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration. To date, Imran has weathered multiple lawsuits, stood up to Elon Musk, and won. But now, the State Department is trying to get him deported back to the UK—just for publicizing how platforms are hotbeds of bigotry and self harm content. He and Jon talk about how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is a cancer on our democracy, why Tech Oligarchs view the rest of us as NPCs, and how the “things" Silicon Valley is moving fast and breaking are actually our own children.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

The House from CBC Radio
Why Carney and Poilievre are each going global

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 50:36


Two leaders, two visions, two itineraries. Prime Minister Mark Carney is once again travelling abroad to strengthen Canada's trading relationships with fellow middle powers like India, Japan and Australia. How much sway does Canada hold in this new geopolitical era? Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Obama-era senior U.S. State Department director, joins The House to weigh in on this middle-power moment.And Pierre Poilievre is headed to Europe in his first official overseas trip as Leader of the Opposition, following a speech that laid out the Conservative vision for tackling a protectionist United States. Political insiders Marci Surkes and Kate Harrison take a look at both big trips, and the stakes for both parties.Next: OpenAI was the focus of intense scrutiny this week after it was revealed the ChatGPT developer did not inform police about troubling content from an online account belonging to the Tumbler Ridge shooter. The House checks in with The Logic's Murad Hemmadi about whether big tech companies can be trusted to regulate themselves.Then, as the world's youngest generations are set to bear the brunt of today's decisions, some governments around the world are taking steps to ensure they have a champion — and Canadian advocates want Ottawa to do the same. House producer Benjamin Lopez Steven speaks with Wales' Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker, as well as Paul Kershaw of Generation Squeeze, Ontario Senator Rosemary Moodie and a classroom of Grade 8 students about whether the Welsh model could work in Canada.And as Russia's war on Ukraine grinds on, and peace talks remain deadlocked, Canada's Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc speaks with guest host Tom Parry about a difficult winter in Kyiv and the horrors she's heard on the ground from Ukrainians.This episode features the voices of:Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of think tank New America and former senior official at the U.S. State DepartmentMarci Surkes, former senior advisor to Justin Trudeau and chief strategy officer at Compass RoseKate Harrison, Conservative strategist and vice chair at Summa StrategiesMurad Hemmadi, AI reporter for The LogicDerek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for WalesKatie Richmyre, Grade 8 teacher at St. Mother Teresa High SchoolPaul Kershaw, founder of Generation SqueezeSenator Rosemary MoodieNatalka Cmoc, Canada's ambassador to Ukraine

The Megyn Kelly Show
Bill Clinton's TRUE Epstein Ties, and New Guthrie Case Videos Revealed, with Mike Benz, Fitz and O'Connell | Ep. 1262

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 141:23


Megyn Kelly begins the show by calling out Bill Clinton ahead of his forced deposition related to Jeffrey Epstein, revisiting his long history of connections to Epstein, his obvious lies and spin in public statements over the past couple months, and more. Then Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, joins to discuss the critical gaps in the Jeffrey Epstein files between 1999 and 2001, why Epstein's earlier Bear Stearns years are critical to understanding the whole picture, why full declassification of CIA and State Department records is essential to understand Epstein's role and relationships, claims that Alex Acosta said Jeffrey Epstein “belonged to intelligence,” what Acosta has said publicly since, why Epstein's intel connections are so crucial to understanding the truth about him, and more. Then Jim Fitzgerald and Maureen O'Connell, former FBI agents, join to discuss Savannah Guthrie's latest Instagram plea emphasizing that the cash reward can be claimed anonymously, whether her appearance was strategically crafted to appeal directly to the abductors, new Ring camera footage showing a white car leaving Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood around the estimated time of her disappearance, conflicting reports about whether the vehicles could be connected to the case, and more. Then Megyn dives into Megan Rapinoe trashing Team USA men's hockey for taking a call from President Trump, her critique of Kash Patel being in the locker room, her constant hate and hypocrisy, the wild story of a top SCOTUS lawyer gambling millions and now going to jail, and more.   Benz- https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber O'Connell- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929 Fitzgerald- https://www.youtube.com/@ColdRedPodcast-tb2lb/featured   Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn Kelly sent you! SaunaSpace: Discover why SaunaSpace's infrared FireLight tech is redefining at‑home wellness—visit https://Sauna.Space/MEGYN and use code MEGYN for 10% off your entire order. PureTalk: Tired of big wireless prices? Switch to PureTalk for unlimited talk and text for $25/month—dial #250 and say MEGYN KELLY for 50% off your first month. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sekulow
BREAKING: U.S. Authorizes Embassy to Leave 'Immediately'

Sekulow

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 49:59


WARNING: The State Department cautioned American citizens to leave the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem immediately. The warning came via overnight communications with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee that the U.S. could be planning an attack on Iran. The Sekulow team discusses the State Department's warning, President Donald Trump's possible attack on Iran, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

Simon Marks Reporting
February 27, 2026 - "American Week": Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union, as Tommy Robinson is welcomed to town

Simon Marks Reporting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:47


Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.This week:--Trump delivers the longest State of the Union speech in history, but fails to clarify the future of his trade war;--Fresh questions swirl about Trump's relationship with Epstein;-- the new British Ambassador takes up his post, as the Trump administration allows Tommy Robinson to visit Congress and the State Department.#Epstein #SOTU2026 #Congress #Trump #Democrats #Spanberger #midterms #TommyRobinson #USinUK #America250 #news #lbc #simonmarks

CrossroadsET
Foreign Scam Centers Targeted by US State Department

CrossroadsET

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 65:38


International scammers steal over $1 trillion a year, and now the United States is targeting the foreign networks behind them. The State Department, working together with the FBI and Justice Department, is now launching an effort to dismantle the scam networks based in various places in Asia.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of “Crossroads.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Consumer Finance Monitor
A National Strategy to Prevent Scams — "United We Stand"

Consumer Finance Monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 64:43


In a recent episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, Alan Kaplinsky was joined by Nick Bourke, Kate Griffin, and Ballard Spahr partner Joseph Schuster to discuss a groundbreaking new report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program: United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams. The episode builds on Nick and Kate's prior appearance on the podcast last July, when the report was still in development. Now finalized, the report offers one of the most comprehensive frameworks to date for addressing what has become a systemic threat to American households and the broader financial system. The Scope of the Problem: A Systemic Threat Frauds and scams are no longer isolated consumer protection issues. According to the report, U.S. households are losing an estimated $196 billion annually to scams — roughly $1 billion every couple of days. One in five American adults reports having lost money to an online scam. As Nick Bourke explained, today's scams are: ·                 Technology-enabled ·                 Highly organized and industrialized ·                 Often operated by transnational criminal organizations ·                 Accelerating due to AI and faster payment systems The so-called scam "lifecycle" includes four stages: 1.     Lead – Hooking the victim 2.     Deceive – Building trust (often through impersonation or relationship-building) 3.     Bleed – Extracting funds 4.     Clean – Laundering proceeds, often through cryptocurrency or offshore channels Different sectors see only fragments of this lifecycle; social media platforms may see the "lead," financial institutions the "bleed," and law enforcement the "clean." That fragmentation allows criminals to scale operations while defenders remain siloed. Why Scams Are Rising Despite Heavy Investment As Kate Griffin noted, industry and government are investing heavily in prevention. Yet scams continue to grow. Why? ·                 Fragmentation across sectors: No single actor sees the entire attack sequence. ·                 Outdated reporting infrastructure: Federal systems at agencies like the FBI and FTC remain manual and technologically antiquated. ·                 Regulatory uncertainty: Financial institutions and technology platforms face unclear expectations about what data they can use and share. ·                 Speed of modern payments: Faster money movement means faster losses. Joseph Schuster emphasized that many financial institutions are strongly incentivized to prevent fraud as they often bear reputational and financial risk when scams succeed. But legal ambiguity, especially under statutes like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, can chill data-sharing and innovation. Core Recommendations from the Aspen Report The report outlines both high-level national reforms and granular operational improvements with more than 180 specific ideas. 1. Elevate Scam Prevention to a National Priority The report calls for: ·                 A designated federal lead (or "czar") to coordinate strategy ·                 A whole-of-government approach ·                 Clear national goals and metrics Without centralized leadership, enforcement and regulatory actions remain fragmented.  2. Modernize Law Enforcement Reporting Systems Federal reporting portals, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), the FBI's complaint systems, and the FTC's databases, require modernization. The report recommends: ·                 Streamlined, automated reporting ·                 Backend data interoperability across agencies ·                 Advanced analytics and AI tools for enforcement 3. Establish Clear Duties to Act Paired with Safe Harbors One of the most important themes discussed was the need for: ·                 Clear expectations for banks, telecom companies, and digital platforms ·                 Safe harbors that protect companies when sharing scam intelligence in good faith Countries like Australia have already codified such frameworks. The U.S. has yet to establish similarly coordinated standards. 4. Build a Cross-Sector Information-Sharing Ecosystem Effective scam prevention requires: ·                 Exchange of scam indicators (malicious URLs, compromised phone numbers, device patterns) ·                 Interoperable information-sharing platforms ·                 Privacy-preserving architecture ·                 Legal clarity to mitigate antitrust and consumer reporting concerns Joseph noted that industry appetite for collaboration is strong but clarity and guardrails are essential. 5. Consider a U.S. National Anti-Scam Center The report explores the idea of a centralized "front door", potentially something like stopscams.gov, that would: ·                 Serve as a national reporting hub ·                 Provide victim resources ·                 Facilitate coordination among law enforcement ·                 Support public education campaigns Social Media and Platform Responsibility The discussion also addressed the evolving role of digital platforms. Scam activity frequently originates through: ·                 Paid advertisements ·                 Dating applications ·                 Direct messaging ·                 Fake investment websites Compared to banks, social media companies operate within a less clearly defined regulatory structure. Courts are increasingly developing theories of "platform liability," but statutory clarity is lacking. The report urges policymakers to define reasonable expectations for platforms — paired with safe harbors and practical tools that empower prevention rather than merely assign blame. What Happens Next? The key question: who implements this strategy? Kate Griffin emphasized that this is a whole-of-society problem requiring coordinated action by: ·                 Federal leadership ·                 Congress ·                 Financial institutions ·                 Telecom and digital platforms ·                 Law enforcement ·                 Civil society There have been encouraging developments, including: ·                 Treasury and State Department sanctions targeting transnational scam networks ·                 A joint DOJ–FBI–Secret Service initiative targeting Southeast Asian scam operations o   But much more remains to be done. Nick Bourke suggested that, one year from now, real success would include: ·                 A designated federal anti-scam lead ·                 A congressional commission ·                 Measurable national prevention goals ·                 Corporate adoption of formalized anti-scam strategies Joseph Schuster added that industry innovation is ongoing, particularly in artificial intelligence, biometrics, and authentication, but warned that fragmented state-level regulation could complicate progress. Key Takeaways Alan Kaplinsky closed the episode with several important observations: ·                 Fraud and scams are now a systemic threat, not a niche compliance issue. ·                 Prevention, not just reimbursement, must be the organizing principle. ·                 Coordination matters as much as authority. ·                 Good-faith companies need regulatory clarity, not just enforcement pressure. ·                 Reducing scams strengthens trust in the U.S. financial system and digital economy. The Aspen report reframes the debate. Rather than assigning blame, it calls for aligned incentives, shared responsibility, and coordinated national action. If the title of the report, United We Stand, becomes reality, the United States may finally begin to bend the curve on one of the most costly and fast-growing threats facing consumers today. For more insights on consumer financial services developments, visit Ballard Spahr's Consumer Finance Monitor blog and explore the full Aspen Institute report here. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics
Senate education plan, Department of Education audit, human trafficking funds and more

This Week in Oklahoma Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 27:15


This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about Senate leaders unveiling their $254M education plan using money from teachers' retirement, a look back at the first month of the 2026 legislative session and an audit of the State Department of Education under then-Superintendent Joy Hofmeister.The trio also discusses Attorney General Gentner Drummond providing $1M to five organizations helping victims of human trafficking and OKC Republican Representative Chris Kannady planning to run for attorney general.

KPFA - Flashpoints
Flashpoints – February 25, 2026

KPFA - Flashpoints

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 59:58


You will not see the reality of Cuba on your nightly corporate news. You will hear State Department talking points. You will hear politicians in Washington and Miami demanding ‘regime change'. As an airtight, suffocating U.S. blockade by consecutive administrations continues to tighten like a noose —a TRUMP/RUBIO blockade deliberately designed to inflict maximum hunger, energy blackouts, and despair on 11 million people. What the United States is waging today on the people of Cuba is not diplomacy; it is a calculated, hybrid war of economic strangulation. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – February 25, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Chaos Culture Radio
El Mencho Killed Chaos and Cartel Retaliation Across Mexico

Chaos Culture Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 65:49


On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military successfully neutralized Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the elusive leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The fallout was immediate: a coordinated wave of violence involving over 250 roadblocks, burning vehicles, and attacks on security forces across 20 Mexican states. In this episode, we break down the high-stakes military operation in Tapalpa, the unprecedented intelligence sharing between the Sheinbaum administration and the U.S. government, and the "ghost town" atmosphere currently gripping Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Key Topics Discussed:The Operation: How Mexican Special Forces, aided by U.S. Northern Command intelligence, tracked El Mencho to a remote cabin via a romantic partner.The Retaliation: Analysis of the "specular violence" used by CJNG, including the deaths of 25 National Guard members and prison breaks in Jalisco.The Power Vacuum: Who is next? We look at potential successors like "El Jardinero" and "El RR" and the risk of the cartel fracturing.Travel Impact: What the U.S. State Department's "shelter in place" orders mean for tourists and the upcoming 2026 World Cup matches in Guadalajara.Political Fallout: How this "kingpin" strategy shift affects relations between President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Trump administration.Safety Alert: As of February 24, 2026, travel advisories remain in effect for Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima. Listeners in these regions are advised to monitor local authorities and avoid major highways.

Morning Announcements
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 - Trump SOTU; Jalisco cartel boss killed; Epstein-linked UK arrest; Nicki Minaj bot network

Morning Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 8:02


Today's Headlines: Tonight is Donald Trump's State Of The Union. Dozens of Democrats are skipping, and there will be three official rebuttals: Gov. Abigail Spanberger (main), Sen. Alex Padilla (Spanish-language), and Rep. Summer Lee (progressive). In Mexico, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed in a military operation aided by the US. The cartel is responding by torching buses and businesses and clashing with security forces.. Some U.S. flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were suspended, and the State Department activated a 24/7 hotline for stranded Americans. Judge Aileen Cannon blocked release of part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, citing “manifest injustice” to Trump. In other news, Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli is pushing for Russia's return to global competitions despite Ukraine war–related bans. A Russian team will compete at next month's Paralympics, prompting backlash and a Ukrainian boycott of the opening ceremony. In the UK, former ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in office over alleged information-sharing with Jeffrey Epstein. A Politico-reported analysis found 18,000+ bots amplified Nicki Minaj's recent pro–White House posts, especially when labeled toxic.  Finally, a PRRI survey found about one-third of Americans are sympathetic to Christian nationalism, while 54% call Trump a “dangerous dictator” and 42% see him as a “strong leader.” and Providence, Rhode Island just set a single-storm snowfall record at 33 inches, beating 1978.  Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair  CNN: US citizens in parts of Mexico urged to still shelter in place as nation on edge following drug lord's killing  MS Now: Judge Cannon blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report NYT: Trump Official Backs Russia's Return to Global Sports  BBC: Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office Politico” Nicki Minaj's social media propped up by thousands of bots, analysis finds USA Today: Is or should America be a Christian nation? One-third say 'yes'  NYT: Monday's Snowfall Shatters a Record in Rhode Island  Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RV Miles Podcast
NEWS: Baja RV Travel Concerns? Utah State Park Price Increase, Inside Leigh Tiffin's Transition to NIRVC

RV Miles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:41


Get 30% off your next RV Mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for parts of Baja, raising questions for thousands of RVers who winter there. Utah state parks are raising camping and day-use fees — and we'll talk about what that means for affordability. Meanwhile, while much of the RV industry continues to struggle, a few brands are expanding production… and we've got some fascinating inside details on Leigh Tiffin's sudden move from Thor to National Indoor RV Centers — including a bold experiment that could shake up motorhome pricing and depreciation as we know it. ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Headlines and Teasers 00:42 Baja Travel Advisory 02:45 Utah State Park Fee Hikes 03:48 RV Mattress Sponsor Break 04:39 Industry Bright Spots and Expansion 06:04 Leigh Tiffin Moves to NIRVC 08:40 Cornerstone Pricing Experiment 11:30 Wrap Up and Sign Off

Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast
E8 | Redefining the Art of Offboarding | Deborah Pratt on HR.Salon Podcast

Your Personal Growth, Personal Brand Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 44:46


In this thought-provoking episode of HR Salon, host Andrew Biernat sits down with executive coach Deborah Pratt, who has guided more than 10,000 leaders through critical career transitions. Together, they unpack why organizations spend heavily on onboarding and engagement—but often neglect the exit experience.Deborah explores how “offboarding” done poorly can damage trust, brand reputation, and long-term innovation, while human-centered approaches—like those used by the U.S. State Department and Airbnb—set both employees and organizations up for future success.In this episode, you'll learn:Why layoffs can trigger lasting trauma for both those who leave and those who stayHow empathy and proactive planning can turn separations into powerful brand momentsWhy companies that “do the right thing” ultimately strengthen culture and resilienceWhat it means to design for the virtuous cycle instead of the vicious oneThis conversation redefines the future of work—where leaders view offboarding not as an afterthought but as an essential part of building strong, sustainable organizations. Support the show

NTD Good Morning
Trump to Deliver SOTU Address; Recovery After Historic Winter Storm | NTD Good Morning (Feb. 24)

NTD Good Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 49:17


President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night, in front of a joint session of Congress. He's expected to highlight his administration's actions, including immigration policy, lowering inflation and his efforts to end global conflicts. Trump also invited the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team to attend, after winning the gold medal against Canada.The Northeast is digging out on Tuesday morning after the strongest winter storm in a decade dumped more than two feet of snow and left hundreds of thousands without power. In New York City, schools are set to re-open despite concerns over snow-packed sidewalks. Airlines are adding flights as travel bans lift, and forecasters are already tracking another storm later this week.Some American tourists are stranded in western Mexico. The situation follows cartel violence that erupted after the killing of a top cartel boss known as 'El Mencho.' Travelers describe lockdowns at resorts and tense conditions in the streets. The State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory. Airlines are beginning to restore limited service, but for many Americans, getting home remains uncertain.

America In The Morning
Violence In Mexico, The Blizzard Of 2026, SOTU Preview, More Epstein Fallout

America In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 39:29


Today on America in the MorningChaos In Mexico Tourists from around the world, especially the United States, are hoping to get out of the Mexican resort cities that have been hit by drug cartel violence following the death of one powerful cartel leader.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the cartel attacks came after a drug kingpin known as “El Mencho” was tracked down and killed by Mexico's government forces.   The Northeast Blizzard   The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as the worst winter storm to hit the Northeast in 30 years, and even though the snow has stopped, the effects of the blizzard will remain for days and weeks.  Sue Aller reports from New York, where some places received over 2 feet of snow.   State Of The Union Preview President Trump will address the nation tonight in his annual State of the Union address.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.    Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed More is being learned about the armed man who was shot and killed after he breached security at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort Sunday by the Secret Service.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Congressman Facing Resignation Calls Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is facing growing pressure to resign amid allegations that he had coerced a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself.     Judge Rules On Trump Probe A federal judge has permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's probe into President Trump's keeping of classified documents.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Blizzard Aftermath It started on Sunday and is finally winding down, but for many between Delaware and Maine, the Blizzard of 2026 has left people under snow measured in feet, mass transportation systems closed down, and airport flight cancellations in the thousands.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports a huge snowstorm in the northeast forces millions to stay home and closing schools, and in Boston, this snow event is expected to eclipse Beantown's January blizzard which dumped the 8th highest snow total Boston has ever had.   New Epstein Fallout There's more fallout overseas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, including another high-profile arrest and a mea-culpa from a famous self-help guru.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   War Enters Year 5 It was four years ago today that Russia sent a phalanx of tanks and launched air strikes against Ukraine, a military incursion that the Kremlin believed would take days to seize their neighbor and former Soviet satellite state, but instead, four years later, Russia barely holds 20 percent of Ukrainian territory, hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are believed to have died, and hardships for Ukraine's people worsen by the day.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports some hardships of a different kind are now befalling Russian citizens far from the fighting.    US Orders Some Out Of Lebanon The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.  Finally   Both the British BATFA Awards, the UK's version of the Oscars, and the BBC are apologizing after a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slurs as two Black actors were onstage, with millions of people watching.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Books Network
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Capitol Pressroom
Know you rights when hiring a tax preparer

The Capitol Pressroom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 9:49


Feb. 23, 2026- We highlight the consumer protections available to New Yorkers who pay for a tax preparer. Our guest is Sara Carlson, director of community engagement for the State Department of Taxation and Finance.

New Books in Native American Studies
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Native American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson
Violence Unfolds in Mexico After Killing of Cartel Leader

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 20:48


A wave of drug cartel violence is exploding in at least 20 Mexican states, as the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader. The 59-year-old, known as El Mencho, was also wanted by the U.S. The State Department is now telling U.S. citizens to shelter in place. Some airports shut down, leaving travelers stranded. Greg and Holly discuss the impact with NewsNation Sr. National Security Contributor Lt. Gen Richard Newton. Jay Baer, Professional Public Speaker and Editor of The Tequila Report, is in Puerto Vallarta and brings the latest details of what's happening there and what he's experienced over the last 24 hours.

New Books in Caribbean Studies
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Caribbean Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
North Dakotans are stuck in Mexico after the killing of a cartel leader

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 9:08


U.S. and Canadian airlines halted flights to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after violence broke out in the country after the Mexican army’s killing of a cartel leader. The U.S. State Department told U.S. citizens to shelter in place, citing “ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity.” North Dakotan, Julie Mauch, is stuck there with her husband amid the turmoil, and joins Joel to speak to the situation. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netokracija Podcast
Čistka u hrvatskom Googleu - što se događa?

Netokracija Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 34:40


Društvenim mrežama proširile su se glasine o “čistki” u Googleu Hrvatska i otkazu direktoru, no iz Googlea su to službeno demantirali i naglasili da tvrtka i dalje održava značajnu prisutnost u Zagrebu kao inženjerskom središtu. Ipak, nisu precizirali koje su točno “predložene promjene”, tek su naknadno poručili da su zahvatile vrlo mali broj pozicija i da ne komentiraju situaciju po pojedinim odjelima.Neslužbeni izvori, s druge strane, tvrde da je pogođen prodajni tim za Google Ads u regiji Adriatics, uključujući i dugogodišnjeg regionalnog direktora, što se uklapa u širi globalni trend rezova u oglašavanju i prodaji oglasa. Istovremeno, zagrebački ured ostaje relevantan kroz inženjerske aktivnosti i zapošljavanje AI i software inženjera, što sugerira da se ne radi o gašenju Googlea u Hrvatskoj, već o restrukturiranju određenih poslovnih funkcija. Zagrebali smo ispod površine ove priče, ali ujedno stavili ju u širi i globaln kontekst._______________0:00 Uvod0:40 Google napravio "čistku" u Hrvatskoj4:15 Google "restrukturira" urede po cijeloj Europi?8:20 30.000 ljudi dobilo je otkaz u prvom mjesecu globalno15:00 Meta optužena da su namjerno napravili algoritam koji izaziva ovisnostTOP i FLOP23:50 Američki State Department želi informirati Europljane što naše Vlade zataškavaju28:00 Hollywood se naljutio na AI30:12 Kako je policija uhvatila pronašla autore deepfake sadržaja32:50 Farseer osigurao 7,2 milijuna dolara_______________

New Books in American Studies
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Law
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Law

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

New Books in Mexican Studies
Allison Powers, "Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Mexican Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 44:29


Arbitrating Empire: United States Expansion and the Transformation of International Law (Oxford UP, 2024) by Dr. Allison Powers offers a new history of the emergence of the United States as a global power-one shaped as much by attempts to insulate the US government from international legal scrutiny as it was by efforts to project influence across the globe. Drawing on extensive archival research in the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the United Kingdom, the book traces how thousands of dispossessed residents of US-annexed territories petitioned international Claims Commissions between the 1870s and the 1930s to charge the United States with violating international legal protections for life and property.Through attention to the consequences of their unexpected claims, Dr. Powers demonstrates how colonized subjects, refugees from slavery, and migrant workers transformed a series of tribunals designed to establish the legality of US imperial interventions into sites through which to challenge the legitimacy of US colonial governance. One of the first social histories of international law, the book argues that contests over meanings of sovereignty and state responsibility that would reshape the mid-twentieth-century international order were waged not only at diplomatic conferences, but also in Arizona copper mines, Texas cotton fields, Samoan port cities, Cuban sugar plantations, and the locks and stops of the Panama Canal.Arbitrating Empire uncovers how ordinary people used international law to hold the United States accountable for state-sanctioned violence during the decades when the nation was first becoming a global empire-and demonstrates why State Department attempts to erase their claims transformed international law in ways that continue to shield the US government from liability to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EZ News
EZ News 02/23/26

EZ News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 5:54


Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 57-points this morning following an 11-day Lunar New Year holiday, at 33,663 on turnover of 37.9-billion N-T. Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy The Ministry of National Defense says it closely monitors the skies and waters around Taiwan and that the Taiwan Strait is an international waterway for which all countries enjoy the right of freedom of navigation. The statement comes after an Australian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait. Reports are citing sources as saying that the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate, Toowoomba conducted a routine (常規) transit through the Taiwan Strait" on Friday and Saturday as part of a "Regional Presence Deployment in the Indo-Pacific region." The defense ministry says it will not proactively disclose the movements of aircraft and ships of friendly allied countries. Taipei's Grand Hotel warns of possible data breach after cyberattack The Grand Hotel in Taipei is warning customers a possible data breach. The statement comes after the hotel discovered unauthorized access to its information systems last week. According to the hotel, it has issued the notice as a precaution (範圍), as the scope and targets of the attack have yet to be fully assessed. The hotel has also issued apology to the members of the public for any concern caused by the situation. The hotel says it activated its highest-level cybersecurity response measures after discovering the attack. Customers are being urged to remain on the alert against suspicious emails and to verify any messages requesting payment or personal financial information. Secret Service shoots, kills armed man at Mar-a-Lago Secret service agents and other law enforcement officials shot and killed an armed man who entered the perimeter (防衛線 / 外圍) of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning. Ira Spitzer has more. Mexico El Mencho Killed in Military Operation The Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation. On Sunday, troops targeted Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” in the western state of Jalisco. The operation set off hours of roadblocks (路障) and burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states. Officials say cartels often use these tactics to slow down or block military moves. The U.S. State Department has offered a reward of up to $15 million dollars for information leading to El Mencho's arrest. Milan Olympics Officially Closed The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the Winter Games. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry declared the 2026 Games over in remarks to the closing ceremony in Verona. A total of 116 medal events have been held in eight Olympic sports across 16 disciplines, including the debut of ski mountaineering this year, over the course of 17 days of competition. The next Winter Games will be held in neighboring (鄰接) France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover earlier in the ceremony. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 即日起至6月底, 透過台南住商不動產買房, 就有機會參加【買屋抽黃金】活動, 幸運得主將於7月公開抽出✨ 把成家的重要時刻, 變成雙倍黃金祝福。 台南住商不動產, 不只陪你安心成家, 還讓黃金一起到家! 馬上預約看房 https://sofm.pse.is/8rf6jr -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview
Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Ted McKinney- National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Agri-Pulse Open Mic Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 25:00


This week's Open Mic guest is Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Following the group's Winter Policy Conference, McKinney says state ag leaders are hoping Congress can make progress on a new farm bill. The group's policy priorities include pesticide regulations, labor policy reform, regional food procurement as well as livestock disease preparedness and traceability. He also explains why state ag leaders support renewing the USMCA trade accord. 

94.7 KUMU - KUMU Kokua
Nicki Ann Thompson on Hawaii State Department of Taxation (2026) Hawaii Individual Income Tax Filing Hawaii Matters

94.7 KUMU - KUMU Kokua

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 24:25


Guest Nicki Ann Thompson, Administrator of Taxation Services and Processing of Hawai'i State Department of Taxation, shares information on Hawaii Individual Income Tax filing in 2026, for the 2025 Tax season. General information includes who needs to file in Hawai'i, the basic forms to use when filing, and paperwork needed to complete your filing. Nicki Ann Thompson included a few websites for more detailed information:Hawaii Tax Online Hawaii VITA/Tax SitesEmail: taxpayer.services@hawaii.govHawaii Department of Taxation (808) 587-4242 - Available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)Kathy With a K is your host "Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across ⁠Pacific Media Group Oahu⁠ radio stations:⁠ KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb⁠ |⁠ KQMQ HI93⁠ | ⁠KUMU 94.7 KUMU⁠ | ⁠KPOI 105.9 The Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Code Switch
What is "white culture," anyway?

Code Switch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 27:12


Jeremy Carl — President Trump's nominee for a senior State Department role -- was called out for his commentary on "white erasure" during his Senate confirmation hearing earlier this month. He defended the idea that "white culture" is in danger of being erased in the U.S. and that white people face more racial discrimination than any other group in country. So on this episode, we're talking to the Princeton historian Nell Irvin Painter about her book, The History of White People, and how definitions of whiteness have morphed over time depending on the interests of the people creating those definitions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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The Weekend
Heated Texas Primaries

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 41:57


February 21, 2026; 8am: Election season is here with early voting underway in Texas with special focus on the U.S. Senate primaries. On the Democratic side, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing off against State Representative James Talarico. And for Republicans, incumbent Senator John Cornyn is fighting to keep his seat against State Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt. The primary is set for March 3, and the results could shake up the direction of both parties come November. Matthew Bartlett, Republican Strategist and former Trump appointee to the State Department, and Shaniqua McClendon, Vice President of politics at “Crooked Media,” joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow 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.

Montana Public Radio News
Campaign Beat: Daines keeps his head down; Selling Trump's economy

Montana Public Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 13:33


Sen. Daines files for reelection, and raises eyebrows over his association with a controversial State Department nominee. Montana's incumbent congressmen stand by Trump's economic policies, but do voters? Will he or won't he? Former UM President Seth Bodnar has yet to announce his political ambitions.

Campaign Beat
Campaign Beat: Daines keeps his head down; Selling Trump's economy

Campaign Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 13:33


Sen. Daines files for reelection, and raises eyebrows over his association with a controversial State Department nominee. Montana's incumbent congressmen stand by Trump's economic policies, but do voters? Will he or won't he? Former UM President Seth Bodnar has yet to announce his political ambitions.

The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore
WAR BY OTHER MEANS - THE KREMLIN'S NEGOTIATING PLAYBOOK

The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 53:16


On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks with two veteran diplomats, former U.S. State Department official Donald Jensen, who is currently an an adjunct professor in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and an adjunct fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies; and Osmolovska, a 15-year veteran of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry who now serves as the head of GLOBSEC's Kyiv office. They are the co-authors of an important, exhaustively researched, and very timely report, "Adversary at the Table: Negotiating with Putin's Russia," which was released this week by the Atlantic Council.

Louder with Crowder
Everybody Hates the Whites! So What Do We Do About It?

Louder with Crowder

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 67:56


America is bringing freedom. A new website from the State Department is about to make freedom of speech great again, and the checks notes Europeans aren't happy? Well, maybe when Emmanuel Macron says freedom of speech is BS, they should be worried. A Transport for London Public Service Announcement has been banned because it's racist. Let's find out exactly how it's racist. Simu Liu, famous Asian Canadian, has opinions about things. And those opinions are trash. What a piece of sh*t. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-february-19-2026 Get your St. Patrick's Day apparel now at: https://crowdershop.com/collections/saint-patricks-day-apparel Download Rumble Wallet now and step away from the big banks — for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/crowder Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ Check out Steven's interview with Undersecretary of State Sarah Rogers here: youtube.com/watch?v=fGP92yaP6nQ&feature=youtu.be DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Our Big Dumb Mouth
OBDM1366 - Aliens are Real | The Havana Device | Strange News

Our Big Dumb Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 122:33


00:00:00 – Sleepless grind and brain-boosting hacks 00:04:53 – Alex Jones clips strategy and audience backlash 00:09:29 – Alex Jones bathroom supercut obsession 00:14:23 – Obama "aliens are real" headline vs clarification 00:19:22 – Havana syndrome microwaves and a scientist self-test 00:28:45 – Post-death consciousness and organ-harvest timing 00:37:13 – Daycare teacher dosing toddlers with laxatives 00:46:16 – Shipping container corpse clip and elite cover-up talk 00:50:44 – State Department scandal flashback and Epstein skepticism war 00:58:47 – Epstein emails: baby-buying claim and missing accountability 01:07:27 – Howard Lutnick's 9/11 timeline contradictions 01:12:05 – WTC7 theory and the "missing Epstein 9/11" thread 01:17:02 – Catherine Austin Fitts: Epstein as money-laundering infrastructure 01:22:00 – Zohran Mamdani rent-freeze pitch and tax reality 01:27:00 – "Free grocery store" stunt collapses under logistics 01:32:03 – NHS waitlist misery as the "free care" warning label 01:36:55 – Boneless wings lawsuit: nuggets vs "wings" semantics 01:41:55 – Meta-style AI doubles that post for you 01:46:54 – Audiophile blind tests dunk on magic cables 01:51:46 – "Space crime" bank-account drama from the ISS 01:56:19 – Wrap-up plugs and humanoid robot teaser Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Thecuriousmanspodcast
Joel S. Wit Interview Episode 634

Thecuriousmanspodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 66:57


In this episode, we speak with Joel S. Wit, former U.S. State Department official and author of Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea. Wit takes us inside decades of diplomatic efforts, behind-the-scenes negotiations, missed opportunities, and policy missteps that shaped North Korea's nuclear rise. We explore what went wrong, what could have been done differently, and what the future holds for nuclear diplomacy and global security.

Secure Freedom Minute
Trump's Memo to "Perfidious Albion" - Do Not Give Away Diego Garcia

Secure Freedom Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 0:56


Perfidious Albion This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. For over two centuries, Britain's treacherous diplomacy earned it the nickname of “Perfidious Albion.” Yesterday, President Trump subtly channeled that sentiment in a polite, but very firm, repudiation of Britain's latest act of diplomatic subterfuge – namely, its gambit effectively to give away its right, and ours, to use a strategically critical Indian Ocean base called Diego Garcia.  Worse yet, Prime Minister Kier Starmer's odious deal with the China-dominated nation of Mauritius would predictably result in our mortal enemy – the Chinese Communist Party taking over that vital asset.  Mr. Trump rightly told Starmer “DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA.” Given the Brit leader's utter perfidiousness – and that of the State Department, which blessed the deal on Tuesday – the President better explicitly rule out any surrender of the rest of the Chagos archiplego, as well.  This is Frank Gaffney.

Louder with Crowder
Liar Liar: Stephen Colbert Gets His BS Debunked by CBS & A Strong Independent Black Woman

Louder with Crowder

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 65:24


Jeremy Carl, Trump's nominee for a senior State Department position, confronted the Senate on white discrimination only to be told that it didn't exist. Well, let's take a look and see if white discrimination is a right-wing conspiracy or real. All you have to do is play "Swap the Races." Stephen Colbert's time as host of The Late Show is almost at its end, but that's not stopping him from being a lying, petulant child. Colbert claims CBS refused to air an interview with Senate candidate James Talarico. We'll shine a light on the truth. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is broke. Time to pull out the Communist playbook. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-february-18-2026 Let my sponsor American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Go to http://kalshi.com/crowder and get a free $10 credit when you trade $10! Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Morning Wire
Evening Wire: Colbert's Network Feud & A Forbidden Nuclear Test? | 2.18.26

Morning Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 13:57


Stephen Colbert accuses Trump of trying to silence him, The State Department says China is conducting a banned nuclear test, and Gina Carano is set to step back into the octagon – or, at least, the hexagon. - - - Ep. 2639 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3  - - - Today's Sponsor:  Good Ranchers - Get $25 off your first order and save up to $500 a year when you use code WIRE at https://GoodRanchers.com - - - Privacy Policy: ⁠https://www.dailywire.com/privacy⁠ morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Daily Scoop Podcast
FAA, DOD data silos were partly to blame for last year's DCA crash

The Daily Scoop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 5:07


Inadequate information-sharing and deficient data practices across the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense were to blame, in part, for the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board's final report. NTSB found that the FAA's Air Traffic Organization was “made aware of and had multiple opportunities to identify the risk of a midair collision between airplanes and helicopters,” yet insufficient data analysis, safety assurance systems and risk assessment processes “failed to recognize and mitigate.” While the Army was “unaware” of certain risks tied to DCA due to a nonexistent flight safety data-monitoring program for its helicopters, NTSB also found the Army had a weak safety management system that failed to consistently detect hazards. “The limited access to and use of available objective and subjective proximity data hindered industry and government stakeholders' ability to identify hazards and mitigate risk,” NTSB said in its report. As part of NTSB's analysis, the watchdog had 50 to 60 staff members on the investigation, who gathered 19,000 pages of evidence, Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the NTSB, testified during a Senate hearing Thursday. The collision, ultimately, was preventable, she said. After successfully launching its own internal chatbot and normalizing the use of artificial intelligence tools for translation, summarization and other diplomatically beneficial uses, the State Department is eyeing the next step in its journey with the emerging technology. “We're going to roll out agentic AI,” State Department CIO Kelly Fletcher said Thursday during the FedScoop-produced GDIT Emerge event in Washington, D.C. “We're going to continue to embed AI in our systems.” The State Department has been a federal leader in AI adoption, reflected in robust use case inventories and a general embrace of the technology at its highest levels. Current tech leaders remain focused on trying to “democratize access to generative AI” throughout the agency, Fletcher said. That likely means that any shift toward agentic AI won't come with a snap of the fingers. Still, the department is currently looking to “consolidate and standardize and simplify around commodities,” she said, which could cover everything from end-user devices to help desks. “It sounds really wonky,” Fletcher added, but “the more you can make it easy for people to do their job, to reduce administrative friction, the better off you're going to be, right? Part of that is agents. Part of that is consolidation.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Daily
After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?

The Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 31:53


For more than six decades, the United States has tried to topple the regime in Cuba. After ousting President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, who was one of Cuba's closest allies, the Trump administration is closer than ever to forcing radical change on the island.The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Michael Crowley discuss how the latest escalation is pushing Cuba to the brink, and whether this time the United States will get what it wants. Guest:Frances Robles, an international correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Times.Michael Crowley, a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times.Background reading: Cuba's government has lasted 67 years. Will it fall under Mr. Trump?Can Cuba survive without Venezuela's oil?Photo: Yamil Lage/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Forward Observer Dispatch
State Department: Code Pink Runs Cover for Foreign Enemies

Forward Observer Dispatch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 66:22


The Steve Gruber Show
The Steve Gruber Show | Collapse & Corruption: Socialism's Global Failure Exposed

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 113:02


The Steve Gruber Show | Collapse & Corruption: Socialism's Global Failure Exposed --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 19:03 – Jan Jekielek, Senior Editor at The Epoch Times, host of American Thought Leaders, and author of Killed to Order. Jekielek discusses what he calls “China's Epsteins,” arguing that the Chinese Communist Party scaled up the Epstein model through state-sanctioned organ harvesting. He explains the evidence behind these claims and the broader human rights implications. 27:35 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's “No Lazy Money” segment, Hopwood covers energy stocks breaking out, tech sector pullbacks, a 3.7% GDP estimate, and why the Fed may hold rates steady until later this year. He also warns about capital gains tax surprises, shares real client stories, and offers a free Social Security analysis at peakwm.com/gruber. 37:57 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:53 – Michael Chamberlain, Director of Protect the Public's Trust. Chamberlain discusses what he sees as growing misconduct among America's leaders. He argues that political agendas are increasingly being prioritized over fairness and the rule of law. 56:57 – Jose Mallea, former White House and State Department staffer under President George W. Bush and former campaign manager for Senator Marco Rubio. Mallea explains why Belize is emerging as a concern in Washington policy circles. He discusses geopolitical warning signs and regional security implications. 1:05:52 – Tom Coulson, owner of Liberty Coin Service. Coulson analyzes the current price of precious metals and where the market may be headed. He also reviews listener-submitted coins live on air—send your submissions to https://youtu.be/LcYYLfQWCY0

The Todd Herman Show
Jesus Does Not Care About Race, So Why Do You?
Ep-2578

The Todd Herman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 34:40 Transcription Available


Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comBe confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today. Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes.   Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeIt's right there in the New Testament, you can read about it. As Christians, we should not care about race.Episode Links:"I have the distinct honor to say that we lost white population"- former NY Rep. Charles Barron (D)  Listen to the crowd's reactionTrump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views. - Chris Murphy on Jeremy CarlFake Christian, James “Jimmy” Talarico pretends tells a black man Republicans are trying to stop him from votingA reporter asks filmmaker Nikolaj Arcel, "Why is your new Danish movie "The Promised Land" entirely Nordic? ... it lacks the black people, it lacks diversity. Mads Mikkelsen ~ 'What??... right from the get-go". Arcel: "Hmmm, well first of all, the film takes place in Denmark in the 1750s" — you f"ing retardCuban immigrant rejoices over his first UPS paycheckThe High Court has removed Christina Peterson from her position as Douglas County Probate Judge.Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit

The Jordan Harbinger Show
1285: Passport Bros | Skeptical Sunday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 76:02


Passport Bros claim fleeing abroad solves their dating woes. Nick Pell explains why they're in for a rude awakening on this Skeptical Sunday.Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1285On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The "Passport Bro" phenomenon is fueled by two overlapping myths — that all Western women are "too feminist" to date, and that women abroad are uniformly docile and grateful for Western husbands — but both stereotypes collapse under scrutiny and bear little relationship to reality.The economic leverage passport bros think they'll have abroad is largely outdated fantasy. The global middle class has risen dramatically, emerging economies now account for two-thirds of global GDP growth, and women in many "destination" countries are often more educated than the men showing up.Women abroad aren't passive targets — they have agency, savvy, and often family networks deeply involved in vetting potential partners. In more "traditional" societies, passport bros face scrutiny from entire extended families, not just individual women making solo decisions.The phenomenon attracts real danger: romance scams have exploded 238 times over, Colombia has State Department warnings due to a 200% increase in dating-app-related robberies, and men get drugged, catfished, and sextorted with alarming regularity.Cross-cultural relationships absolutely can work — the key is approaching them with realistic expectations rather than red-pill fantasies. Learning about actual cultural values, staying alert to scams, and treating potential partners as individuals rather than stereotypes is the foundation for genuine connection abroad.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: The Perfect Jean: 15% off first order: theperfectjean.nyc, code JORDAN15ZipRecruiter: Learn more at ziprecruiter.com/jordanFitbod: 25% off: fitbod.me/jordanAudible: Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500Homes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep453: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-13-2026

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:37


SHOW SCHEDULE 2-13-20261900 SWITZERLAND Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the EU's identity crisis, internal disagreements regarding leadership, expansion challenges, and the rising influence of right-wing nationalist parties across the continent. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven explains EU hesitation and anti-Russian sentiment regarding Ukraine aid, highlighting the reliance on U.S. support and the perception that Germany must lead Europe. Guests: Chris Riegel and Jim McTague. Riegel and McTague discuss economic warning signs as high costs and consumer debt cause significant slowdowns and reduced foot traffic in the fast-food industry. Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam details Russia's faltering war economy, citing declining oil production, a shrinking civilian sector, and reliance on gold sales to offset budget deficits. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady criticizes Brazilian Justice de Moraes for arbitrary rulings on free speech and transgender laws, alongside corruption allegations involving his wife and a bank. Guest: Jack Burnham. Burnham reports on a secret 2020 Chinese nuclear test, their expanding nuclear triad, and Beijing's refusal to engage in arms control negotiations with Washington. Guests: Alan Tonelson and Jim McTague. The guests analyze a Morgan Stanley report on AI, debating whether increased productivity will cause job losses or create new industries for creative workers. Guests: Alan Tonelson and Jim McTague. They discuss how AI like Anthropic's Claude threatens traditional software investments by automating coding, potentially hurting private equity while enabling a new class of programmers. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes Guatemala's security crisis involving gang control of prisons, President Arévalo's governance struggles, and continued cooperation with the U.S. on migration enforcement. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis analyzes the growing threat of Mexican cartel drones at the border and Mexico's economic reliance on USMCA trade negotiations amidst security concerns. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis reports on Venezuela's regime arresting opposition figures while simultaneously navigating oil deals and appearing to cooperate with the U.S. to maintain power. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses Chinese control of Peru's Chancay port, Mia Mottley's victory in Barbados, and Cuba's desperate energy crisis forcing potential concessions to the U.S. Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher discusses China's recent Long March 10A test, a reusable rocket for lunar missions, and outlines their evolving moon architecture compared to U.S. efforts. Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's ambitious "Tiangong Kaiu" 100-year plan to establish solar system hegemony, exploiting Moon and Mars resources to secure economic and military dominance. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal analyzes the U.S. State Department's designation of corrupt officials in Palau and the Marshall Islands, a significant move countering Chinese influence in Oceania. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal contrasts U.S. actions in Palau with worsening corruption in the Northern Marianasand new Chinese infrastructure in Yap, highlighting vulnerabilities in Pacific defense.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep453: Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal analyzes the U.S. State Department's designation of corrupt officials in Palau and the Marshall Islands, a significant move countering Chinese influence in Oceania.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 10:17


Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal analyzes the U.S. State Department's designation of corrupt officials in Palau and the Marshall Islands, a significant move countering Chinese influence in Oceania.1900 NORTHERN MARIANNAS

Ruthless
How China Funds the American Left + Sen. Cornyn Joins The Progrum

Ruthless

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 90:09


The fellas discuss one of the biggest political stories flying under the radar: a State Department report identifying far-left activist groups as potential vectors of Chinese influence operation. That's not just politics — that's national security. Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook break down: • The State Department naming Code Pink and The People's Forum in a report to Congress • How foreign influence exploits U.S. nonprofit networks • Why Minnesota protests and ICE clashes don't look organic • The money trail behind radical “riot-on-demand” activism • Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith launching investigations into foreign-backed nonprofits Then it's media malpractice time. Axios had to delete a headline after reporting that crime plunged in major cities “despite” Trump's crackdown. The fellas unpack what that framing says about the press — and why enforcing laws suddenly became controversial. Plus: • A liberal columnist admits broken windows policing might actually work • The SAVE Act panic — and why requiring ID to vote is suddenly “controversial” • Somalia requiring voter ID before Democrats can agree on it And it's primary season. Senator John Cornyn joins the program to discuss: • His reelection fight in Texas • Border security and ICE enforcement • Texas securing $11 billion in federal reimbursement • Performance politics vs actual legislating • The stakes of a contentious Republican primary Texas voters have a big decision ahead — and the outcome could impact Senate races nationwide. Question of the Day: What's the most obvious “revelation” a liberal has had during the Trump era? Drop your answer in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast
502 JRE Review of Mike Benz

Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 49:43


Thanks to this weeks sponsors: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo dot com slash JRER www.quo.com/jrer Go to RocketMoney.com/JRER to help monitor your spending, find and cancel unwanted subscriptions. In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Review, we break down Joe Rogan's conversation with Mike Benz, a former State Department official and current executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online. Benz brings a policy-level lens to how governments, NGOs, and tech platforms influence online speech, censorship, and digital power. His discussion with The Joe Rogan Experience dives into content moderation, information control, and the often invisible systems shaping what people see, say, and share online. We unpack what Benz is actually arguing, where his claims land, and why this episode sparked strong reactions across Rogan's audience. Is this a necessary warning about digital overreach, or does it drift into overly dense policy territory for the average listener? If you're interested in free speech, technology, power, and how modern narratives are managed behind the scenes, this is a conversation worth examining carefully. This podcast exists to separate signal from noise in Joe Rogan episodes, highlight the core ideas, and explore why certain conversations resonate or divide audiences online. www.JREreview.com For all marketing questions and inquiries: JRERmarketing@gmail.com Follow the best JRE fan Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejrecompanion Please email us here with any suggestions, comments and questions for future shows.. Joeroganexperiencereview@gmail.com