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    PBS NewsHour - Full Show
    February 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

    PBS NewsHour - Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


    Thursday on the News Hour, the showdown over Department of Homeland Security funding intensifies as Democrats make demands to rein in ICE. Measles spreads further in South Carolina in one of the biggest U.S. outbreaks in decades. How mortgages from before the 2008 financial crisis are haunting homeowners. Sudan's army breaks a yearslong siege of an embattled city and finds overwhelming suffering. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    American Prestige
    News - Iran Strike Delayed, Biden Suppressed Gaza Aid, Nigeria Militant Attack

    American Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 43:27


    Subscribe now to skip the ads and hear all of our episodes! Join the Discord (subscribers get more channels). Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Start Making Sense
    Iran Strike Delayed, Gaza Aid Suppressed, Nigeria Militant Attack | American Prestige

    Start Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 40:57


    Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    PRI's The World
    Last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires

    PRI's The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 50:09


    The last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, expires today, leaving the world's two largest nuclear arsenals without legal limits on nukes for the first time in over half a century. Also, famine conditions spread across Sudan's Darfur region. And, understanding Australia's gun ownership and hate law reforms after the Bondi Beach shooting. Plus, we visit the small Scottish island where all of the Olympic curling stones come from. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent 'biblical' famine

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 5:44


    The United Nations says Sudan's civil war is the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. For a look at the effect this war has had on the people, as well as next steps, Nick Schifrin speaks with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who just returned from Sudan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    Sudanese army finds overwhelming suffering after breaking RSF siege of embattled city

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 5:09


    A U.N.-backed global hunger watchdog warned Thursday that famine is spreading to more parts of Darfur in western Sudan. The U.N. says the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has driven 14 million people from their homes and killed an estimated 40,000. Nick Schifrin and producer Zeba Warsi spoke to civilians trapped in the epicenter of the nearly 3-year-old civil war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    Pod Save the World
    505: Epstein Files Reveal Depraved Global Network

    Pod Save the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 99:12


    Tommy and Ben break down the expanding web of corruption around President Trump — from a bombshell report revealing the UAE royal family's stake in the Trump family crypto venture, to the global fallout from the release of the Epstein Files. They also dig into Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's role in “investigating” insane foreign election conspiracies, a mysterious, top-secret whistleblower complaint that Gabbard has kept from Congress, the impact of brutal winter conditions on the war in Ukraine, Egypt's role in Sudan's civil war, why Americans should care about a separatist movement in Alberta, Canada, and the last place you'd ever expect to find a World War I artillery shell. Then, Ben speaks with Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about what's unfolding in Iran after the regime's brutal crackdown. Preorder Ben's book All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches and subscribe to his Substack here.

    Ghost of a Podcast
    599: Differences in Spirituality, a Couple's Reading

    Ghost of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 78:25


    C & D love each other deeply, but they have very different ways of engaging their spiritual lives. C is way more woo than D, and C would love them to get on the same page. How can they grow their shared spirituality and improve their relationship in the process? This couple's reading explores trust, values, and navigating difference. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year

    Foreign Exchanges
    World roundup: February 2-3 2026

    Foreign Exchanges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 23:29


    Stories from Iran, India, Sudan, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe

    Newshour
    Trump and Colombia's Petro hold talks

    Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 47:28


    After trading insults on social media, President Trump and Colombia's President Petro meet for the first time today, at the White House in Washington. We also report from Colombia, where our correspondent has been out with the anti-narcotics police, known as the Jungle Commandos.Also in the programme: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of Libya's former leader, Muammar Gaddafi, is reported to have been killed at his home in Zintan - we hear from a journalist who met him; as Sudan's army claims to have re-taken another besieged city, Jan Egeland of the Norwegian Refugee Council describes a “forgotten horrific conflict” and a “starvation crisis beyond belief”; plus the Australian scientist who helped invent the cochlear implant which now allows hundreds of thousands to hear – and who has just won a prize for his lifetime's work.(IMAGE: U.S. President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro meet at the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 3, 2026 / CREDIT: Colombia Presidency/Handout via REUTERS)

    As It Happens from CBC Radio
    “The World has turned its back to Sudan”

    As It Happens from CBC Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 61:57


    The humanitarian leader Jan Egenland sounds the alarm about a region of Sudan that's facing a new catastrophe -- because of a war he says the world is still ignoring. Tens of thousands of people in the southern U.S. are still without power -- more than a week after a powerful winter storm hit the region. She's the lead doctor for Canada's women's hockey team; he's the lead doctor for the men's hockey team. And they've learned a lot about teamwork from being married for more than twenty years.The top prize at the Grammys goes to Bad Bunny's love letter to Puerto Rico -- which is the first Spanish-language album to win "Album of the Year". Our guest tells us what that means to Puerto Rico.Day after day for the better part of a century, the late Virginia Oliver went out to sea to catch lobsters. The author of a children's book about "The Lobster Lady" tells us about her remarkable friend.And...bubbling over. Well, in reality, the bubbling never started -- but dozens of people who went to visit the Weldborough Hot Springs in Australia didn't know that AI had just made them up.As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that's just glad no one got into hot water.

    Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters
    Civil War Has Returned to South Sudan

    Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 29:31


    For the past year and a half, South Sudan has been on the brink of a new civil war. A 2018 peace deal that ended the last civil war has been faltering, while the war across the border in Sudan has threatened to spill south. According to my interview guest, Daniel Akech of the International Crisis Group, the tipping point has been breached. We are now in the early stages of a new civil war in South Sudan—one that may prove even more destructive than the 2013–2018 conflict, which left an estimated 400,000 people dead. There are a number of reasons for this—not least the civil war in Sudan, which has decimated oil revenues that long underpinned South Sudan's political economy. And, as in the first civil war, ethnic tensions are being deliberately stoked, raising the prospect of mass atrocities. We kick off by discussing recent events on the ground in South Sudan, including an offensive by opposition forces sparked by the arrest and prosecution of Riek Machar, a former vice president who led one side of the previous civil war. We then explore the potential trajectory of this conflict, how it is intimately tied to the war in Sudan, and the role of key regional actors. South Sudan is a new country, having gained independence from Sudan in 2011—but just two years later, civil war erupted, killing hundreds of thousands, displacing millions, and destroying infrastructure across the country. This new outbreak of violence may lead to something just as bad— or worse — but has received little attention in the Western press.

    Foreign Exchanges
    World roundup: January 31-February 1 2026

    Foreign Exchanges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:25


    Stories from Iran, Japan, Sudan, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe

    Ghost of a Podcast
    597: Horoscope - Full Moon in Leo + Chiron and Uranus On The Move

    Ghost of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 35:42


    There's a Full Moon in Leo on the 1st, and it's bringing up big emotions — and big opportunities for change! Late in the week, a Mercury square to Uranus causes disruptions that could birth new possibilities (or aggravate you); luckily, there will be two supportive transits to Chiron in the middle of the week to help us through. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year

    American Prestige
    News - U.S. Signals Possible Iran Strike, Myanmar Junta Consolidates Power, Syria Ceasefire Extended

    American Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 67:33


    Subscribe now to skip the ads. While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War's Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight (0:54); the Trump administration renews threats against Iran while demanding a new deal that would eliminate uranium enrichment, missile programs, and regional proxies (3:47); Syria's government and the SDF agree to a ceasefire extension following more violence in the northeast (12:58); in Gaza, Israel recovers the remains of the final Israeli captive tied to Phase One of the ceasefire, partially reopens the Rafah crossing, and advances plans for large camps in Rafah (16:28); Myanmar's military completes a staged election delivering the expected victory for the junta-backed party (27:24); China faces fresh turbulence in its military leadership as a senior PLA figure is investigated (30:07); Sudan sees reported new fighting in Blue Nile and claimed gains in Kordofan (34:28); the government of South Sudan launches a campaign against rebels (38:04); there are reports of clashes between government and Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia (40:53); talks involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine fail to produce progress (44:02); the EU and India announce a major free trade agreement (47:00); Trump threatens sweeping tariffs against Canada over trade and China policy, amid diplomatic friction and reports of contacts with Alberta separatists (49:32); the U.S. moves toward reopening its embassy in Venezuela as reporting points to CIA interest in establishing a permanent presence (54:07); and a new U.S. National Defense Strategy emphasizes dominance in the Western Hemisphere while maintaining preparations for potential conflict with China (58:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Start Making Sense
    US Signals Possible Iran Strike, Myanmar Junta Consolidates Power, Syria Ceasefire Extended | American Prestige

    Start Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 65:03


    While Danny looks after his gold assets, Always at War's Alex Jordan once again helps Derek bring you headlines from around the globe. This week: the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight (0:54); the Trump administration renews threats against Iran while demanding a new deal that would eliminate uranium enrichment, missile programs, and regional proxies (3:47); Syria's government and the SDF agree to a ceasefire extension following more violence in the northeast (12:58); in Gaza, Israel recovers the remains of the final Israeli captive tied to Phase One of the ceasefire, partially reopens the Rafah crossing, and advances plans for large camps in Rafah (16:28); Myanmar's military completes a staged election delivering the expected victory for the junta-backed party (27:24); China faces fresh turbulence in its military leadership as a senior PLA figure is investigated (30:07); Sudan sees reported new fighting in Blue Nile and claimed gains in Kordofan (34:28); the government of South Sudan launches a campaign against rebels (38:04); there are reports of clashes between government and Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia (40:53); talks involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine fail to produce progress (44:02); the EU and India announce a major free trade agreement (47:00); Trump threatens sweeping tariffs against Canada over trade and China policy, amid diplomatic friction and reports of contacts with Alberta separatists (49:32); the U.S. moves toward reopening its embassy in Venezuela as reporting points to CIA interest in establishing a permanent presence (54:07); and a new U.S. National Defense Strategy emphasizes dominance in the Western Hemisphere while maintaining preparations for potential conflict with China (58:20).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    UN News
    UN News Today 30 January 2026

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 4:51


    Darfur's children living on a thin line between abandonment and hopeMyanmar: Türk says military-run elections have exacerbated violence, social divisionUNICEF steps up winter response to protect children and families amid Ukraine's harsh cold

    UN News
    UN News Today 29 January 2026

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 3:50


    IOM warns of deepening needs as millions of people return to Sudan WHO: India on alert with two cases of Nipah virus in JanuaryFAO's new 100 million initiative with ADB plans to strengthen food security for around one million Afghans 

    Now or Never
    'We can't sit back and do nothing': How ordinary Canadians are pushing back in times of chaos

    Now or Never

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 51:54


    Are you feeling paralyzed by the firehose of terrible news?We get it. We feel that way, too. So we did what Mr. Rogers always told us to do when we're feeling scared: look for the helpers.On this episode, hear how people just like you are channeling their feelings of helplessness into action, doing small things in the face of big problems.As a school bus driver in Minneapolis, Jodi has watched her bus empty out as four-year-olds of colour are too scared to come to school. Her neighbours won't leave their house to go to the laundromat. So now Jodi, a Canadian with only a green card, has gas masks by her front door so she can take to the streets in protest against ICE actions in her city. A group of Iranian-Canadians in Calgary are working around-the-clock to help people send messages to loved ones in Iran, during the country's ongoing communications blackout and deadly protests. Their lifeline? Satellite TV. Armin Zarringhalam and Sepidar Valian explain how it's possible, and what it's like trying to protest the Islamic Republic in Iran from afar.How do you laugh through a crisis? When Sudanese-Canadian comedian Faris Hytiaa was working on what would become his Juno-nominated album, Homesick, he was more afraid than he's ever been. Every member of his family was in Sudan as the war broke out in 2023, fighting to stay alive and make their way to Canada. Faris shares how the ongoing war in Sudan is impacting his comedy, and his identity.And last week we asked you how you're channeling your feelings of helplessness into action, and we got an earful. From attempting to organize your first benefit concert (with zero experience) to volunteering with refugees, hear what people are doing.

    Foreign Exchanges
    World roundup: January 27 2026

    Foreign Exchanges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 18:58


    Stories from Iraq, Sudan, Venezuela, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe

    The Table Podcast - Issues of God and Culture
    Christianity in Sudan and South Sudan

    The Table Podcast - Issues of God and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 37:19


    Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore the resilience of the church in Sudan and South Sudan as indigenous leaders navigate persecution and extreme poverty to build self-sustaining communities centered on the gospel Time codes: 1:37  Background to Sudan and South Sudan 9:32  Building a Community with the Church 14:54  The Ripple Effect of Church Planting 16:52  The Importance of Indigenous Leadership and Training 23:09  How Western Christians can Help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Al Jazeera - Your World
    Minneapolis immigration crackdown, Sudan's army advances in South Kordofan

    Al Jazeera - Your World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 2:48


    Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

    Al Jazeera - Your World
    Last Israeli captive's remains found in Gaza, Sudan army says it lifted RSF siege

    Al Jazeera - Your World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 2:49


    Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

    Conference of the Birds Podcast
    Conference of the Birds, 1-2-26

    Conference of the Birds Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 178:40


    THIS WEEK's BIRDS: First episode of 2026 (we got a little ahead of ourselves...): Japanese bop from Sinsuke Fujieda; Albert Ayler; Nobo Hara w. Hozan Yamamoto (shakuhachi jazz); Karen Borca (bassoon imnrpov.); Andrew Hill; Mohammed Tahar Fergani (Arabo-Andlausian music); film music legend Asha Bhosle;  Mostafa Sidi Ahmed from Sudan; painist/composer Eri Yamamoto w/ choir; raga from Gulabi Sapera; Turkish vocal legend Seçil Heper; Greek music from Anthoula Nousi; from much, much more.... Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/21768259/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Find WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR   NEW MAILING ADDRESS:  Stephen Cope  @ Conference of the Birds, POBOX 428, Tivoli, NY, 12583, USA. 

    The Table Podcast - Issues of God and Culture
    Christianity in Sudan and South Sudan

    The Table Podcast - Issues of God and Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


    Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore the resilience of the church in Sudan and…

    Układ Otwarty. Igor Janke zaprasza
    Umowa handlowa UE-Indie, szef NATO o USA, import gazu ziemnego z Rosji w UE, Sudan Południowy - informacje z 27 stycznia

    Układ Otwarty. Igor Janke zaprasza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 10:04


    0:00 Wstęp0:51 Unia Europejska zakończyła negocjacje na temat umowy handlowej z Indiami2:16 Szef NATO podkreśla, że sojusz nie byłby w stanie obronić się bez Stanów Zjednoczonych3:49 Państwa Unii Europejskiej zatwierdziły plan przewidujący zakończenie importu gazu ziemnego z Rosji5:08 Najwyższy rangą chiński dowódca miał zostać oskarżony o ujawnienie Amerykanom tajnych informacji6:34 Sudan Południowy domagał się od Stanów Zjednoczonych korzyści w zamian za przyjęcie deportowanych imigrantów8:02 Komisja Europejska wszczęła postępowanie wobec sztucznej inteligencji dostępnej na portalu Elona MuskaInformacje przygotował Maurycy Mietelski. Nadzór redakcyjny – Igor Janke. Czyta Michał Ziomek.

    Africa Today
    Ghana cocoa farmers decry delayed payments

    Africa Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 22:59


    Cocoa farmers in Ghana are disgruntled over delayed payments from the state regulator - COCOBOD. The farmers say the delay is endangering investments for the next farming season. Ghana, which is the world's second largest cocoa producer, changed the system through which farmers receive their payments in an attempt to reduce reliance on debt. And we hear from Giel Malual and John Kuei - the two South Sudanese men who have just completed a walk across the length of mainland UK to raise awareness about the war in Sudan, and mobilise donations to build schools for young refugees displaced by the conflict.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike, Blessing Aderogba and Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

    Rumors of Doing Good
    S6 E2 Silvia Gore - Walking with Refugees, Creating New Beginnings

    Rumors of Doing Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 48:52


    In this episode, Rob talks with Silvia Faridencio Gore Lado, a South Sudanese teacher, mother of five, and community leader now living in Egypt. After fleeing her home in Juba in 2017, Silvia began a journey through Sudan that eventually led her to Cairo, where she continues to teach and serve fellow refugees. She founded The Friendship Initiative for Women and Children Development, creating spaces of learning, belonging, and hope for South Sudanese women and children. Together, they talk about resilience, faith, and rebuilding life in a new land. Listener discretion advised: This episode includes firsthand accounts of displacement, war, and the refugee experience that may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening. Intro/Outro music by Skinfiltr8r.

    American Conservative University
    The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do This Sunday – D. Todd Christofferson and Song- Solomon Ray, Come To Me. ACU Sunday Series

    American Conservative University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 17:25


    The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do This Sunday – D. Todd Christofferson and Song- Solomon Ray, Come To Me. ACU Sunday Series. Watch this speech at- https://youtu.be/0iDI5otHACw?si=zlGp4XHlEmWmghrT General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ LDS Gospel 31.1K subscribers 2,023 views Jan 17, 2026 LDS Gospel Podcast Is your Sunday routine feeling like a checklist? Elder D. Todd Christofferson shares a transformative perspective on what it truly means to worship. We all go to church, but are we truly worshipping? In this powerful message, Elder D. Todd Christofferson reveals the most powerful thing you can do this Sunday to move beyond just "attending" and start truly connecting with the Divine. For more details: Kindly Visit The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints Library on "Worship" by President D. Todd Christofferson Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Explore the podcast 83 episodes   LDS Gospel Podcast LDS Gospel   Solomon Ray - Come To Me (Lyrics) Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/sLOtnADtiTs?si=Pl1iA2-eJPTKRAIK Solomon Ray 47K subscribers 405,476 views Dec 11, 2025 Official lyric video for Come To Me by Solomon Ray. Now streaming on all platforms. How this was made Altered or synthetic content Sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated. 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It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.     ACU Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For The Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. 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    American Prestige
    News - Syria Offensive Against SDF, Israel Moves on Rafah, Trump and Greenland

    American Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 52:17


    Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our content. While much of America endures an Arctic freeze, Danny and Derek bring to you scorching hot headlines. This week: renewed fighting breaks out between the Syrian government and the SDF as Damascus pushes across the Euphrates and ceasefires collapse (1:39); Israel plans to raze Rafah and construct controlled “humanitarian cities” as a template for postwar Gaza (10:32); Trump hints at striking Iran amid U.S. force movements (14:26); a Cambodian NGO accuses the Thai military of demolishing homes in disputed border villages with Cambodia (17:31); Japan's prime minister is dissolving parliament and calling a snap election to capitalize on high approval ratings (19:45); heavy fighting breaks out in Sudan's North Kordofan as the RSF seeks to block a government offensive toward Darfur (22:17); Somalia reaches a new defense cooperation agreement with Qatar (24:18); the EU is reportedly offering Ukraine a rapid partial membership as part of postwar security guarantees (26:27); attendees at Davos discuss a Ukraine reconstruction plan (28:44); Portugal's far-right Chega candidate reaches the presidential runoff (31:10); the Trump administration is exploring a Maduro-style operation in Cuba (32:47); Trump threatens and then backs off tariffs over Greenland after talks with NATO (35:22); Mark Carney's Davos speech on the collapse of the rules-based order gains attention (41:01); there is renewed speculation about Havana syndrome following reports the U.S. acquired a suspected energy weapon (43:00); and Trump formally launches his “Board of Peace,” with an unclear mandate and membership (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Start Making Sense
    Syria Offensive Against SDF, Israel Moves on Rafah, Trump and Greenland | American Prestige

    Start Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 49:47


    While much of America endures an Arctic freeze, Danny and Derek bring to you scorching hot headlines. This week: renewed fighting breaks out between the Syrian government and the SDF as Damascus pushes across the Euphrates and ceasefires collapse (1:39); Israel plans to raze Rafah and construct controlled “humanitarian cities” as a template for postwar Gaza (10:32); Trump hints at striking Iran amid U.S. force movements (14:26); a Cambodian NGO accuses the Thai military of demolishing homes in disputed border villages with Cambodia (17:31); Japan's prime minister is dissolving parliament and calling a snap election to capitalize on high approval ratings (19:45); heavy fighting breaks out in Sudan's North Kordofan as the RSF seeks to block a government offensive toward Darfur (22:17); Somalia reaches a new defense cooperation agreement with Qatar (24:18); the EU is reportedly offering Ukraine a rapid partial membership as part of postwar security guarantees (26:27); attendees at Davos discuss a Ukraine reconstruction plan (28:44); Portugal's far-right Chega candidate reaches the presidential runoff (31:10); the Trump administration is exploring a Maduro-style operation in Cuba (32:47); Trump threatens and then backs off tariffs over Greenland after talks with NATO (35:22); Mark Carney's Davos speech on the collapse of the rules-based order gains attention (41:01); there is renewed speculation about Havana syndrome following reports the U.S. acquired a suspected energy weapon (43:00); and Trump formally launches his “Board of Peace,” with an unclear mandate and membership (45:00).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Magazines and Monsters
    Magazines and Monsters Episode 146, Jack Kirby's Black Panther pt 5, w/ Ed Moore!

    Magazines and Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 69:13


    Hey everybody! It's time for another episode of Black Panther by Jack Kirby! In this one, Ed and I talk Star Wars, Panther effigies, Sudan, and other oddities. There's only one more episode left, so if you've got any feedback definitely reach out! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Thanks for listening!

    The Horn
    The Rupture in the Gulf, and its Fallout

    The Horn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 35:00


    In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group experts Yasmine Farouk, Omar Mahmood and Shewit Woldemichael. He first speaks with Yasmine about what is behind the new public rupture between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in Yemen, how this links to diverging strategies and rising tensions in the Horn of Africa, and the risk of a new Gulf crisis. Alan then turns to Omar and Shewit to discuss spillover into Somalia, including the fallout around Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and into Sudan, where Riyadh and Abu Dhabi back opposing sides in the war, and what further polarisation and external competition could mean for an already tumultuous Horn of Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ghost of a Podcast
    595: My Way or the Highway?

    Ghost of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 81:14


    "Ginko" has been told by family members that they are both too stubborn and also too amenable in relationships. Ginko really wants to evolve both tendencies, but where to start? Jessica helps light the path! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year

    UN News
    UN News Today 20 January 2026

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 3:51


    Sudan war: UN rights chief Türk warns of spiralling Kordofan escalationUNRWA headquarters bulldozed in occupied East JerusalemMozambique flooding emergency prompts crocodile alert – OCHA

    UN News
    UN News Today 19 January 2026

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 4:21


    In Sudan, UN rights chief Türk highlights plight of people uprooted by warIn Yemen, children are dying and it's going to get worse, warns OCHAMyanmar rejects accusations of genocide at UN's top court 

    Ghost of a Podcast
    594: Horoscope - New Moon in Capricorn + So Much Pluto

    Ghost of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 58:51


    A New Moon in Capricorn! A very intense meeting between the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto! A tumultuous, frightening world on the edge! This week's episode has it all. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos! You can still get the Astrology of 2026 here: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com/shop/the-astrology-of-2026-how-to-work-with-the-biggest-shifts-of-the-year

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
    Powers, Principalities & Persecution (Part II with Steven W. Mosher & Pastor Jared Longshore)

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 26:43


    Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    True Story with Mike Slater
    Powers, Principalities & Persecution (Part II with Steven W. Mosher & Pastor Jared Longshore)

    True Story with Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 26:43


    Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part two of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    VOMRadio
    IMPRISONED IN SUDAN: "It's a Privilege to Be Persecuted."

    VOMRadio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 24:59


    In Part 2 of our interview with Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour, he shares how his heart remained upbeat, even as the judge pronounced him guilty and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. He'll talk about how reading the Bible is different inside prison than when you're free. Hassan says he experienced persecution as a blessing from God—a blessing that brought him tears of joy. "It is really a privilege to be persecuted," he says. Pastor Hassan recounted how fellow members of the Body of Christ in Sudan encouraged him in prison with faith that the Lord would release him. His prayer life also grew in prison, as he became a prayer warrior, quoting Bible verses as he prayed with tears. Your faith will be encouraged and you'll be challenged to pray for Sudan, Christians imprisoned for Christ, and their families as you hear Pastor Hassan's amazing testimony this week on VOM Radio. Hear Part 1 of our conversation here. Pastor Hassan was imprisoned alongside VOM's Africa regional director, Petr Jasek. You can hear Petr's side of the story here. Pastor Hassan's story was also featured in the I Am N virtual event, which you can watch online. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
    Powers, Principalities & Persecution (Part I with Andrew Richards)

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 23:45


    Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    True Story with Mike Slater
    Powers, Principalities & Persecution (Part I with Andrew Richards)

    True Story with Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 23:45


    Mike Slater confronts the spiritual dimensions of global Christian persecution, drawing from Ephesians 6:12 to expose how unseen "principalities and powers" manifest in earthly systems of oppression, authoritarian control, extremist ideologies, and societal rejection. This episode explores the ongoing realities in the world's most hostile regions, including North Korea—where faith can lead to immediate execution or labor camps—alongside escalating pressures in places like Somalia, Nigeria, Sudan, Eritrea, and others marked by violence, discrimination, and restrictions on worship. Viewers are invited to grapple with these truths, recognize the spiritual warfare behind the headlines, and consider the call to vigilance, prayer, and faithful response in light of Christ's ultimate authority. This is part one of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    American Prestige
    News – U.S. Plan for Venezuela's Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi

    American Prestige

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 82:42


    Subscribe now to skip the ads. Derek welcomes Matt Lech to the show to bring you the news while an infirmed Danny convalesces. This week: Trump pushes U.S. oil companies to reenter Venezuela and outlines plans for a long-term U.S. takeover of the Venezuelan oil industry (1:34); opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presents Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal (7:01); Southern Transitional Council leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi flees Yemen as the group fractures amid competing leadership claims (8:50); Somalia cuts ties with the United Arab Emirates following the latter's support for Somaliland and the evacuation of Yemeni separatist leaders through Somali territory (12:05); the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid (14:27); UK Palestine Action prisoners conduct hunger strikes as part of a broader campaign against repression and arms manufacturing, with Matt relaying a statement from the group (18:11); Sudan's military government announces its return to Khartoum while preparing a major operation against the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur and Kordofan (21:22); China records a $1.2 trillion trade surplus despite U.S. tariffs (24:09); Japan's prime minister moves toward snap elections amid high approval ratings and ongoing political instability (26:30); the UN reports 2025 as the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since 2022 (28:40); American, Danish, and Greenlandic officials meet in Washington as Trump continues to press claims over Greenland (31:06); the Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries (33:15); and the New York Times reports on possible U.S. war crimes involving the use of disguised military aircraft in “anti-smuggling” operations (34:23). Derek then speaks with Negar Mortazavi, journalist and host of The Iran Podcast, about the causes, trajectory, and implications of Iran's recent nationwide protests (37:11). Find more of Matt's work over at Left Reckoning, The Majority Report, and The Jacobin Show.   Here is the complete statement from UK Palestine Action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Start Making Sense
    US Plan for Venezuela's Oil, Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two, Iran Protests w/ Matt Lech and Negar Mortazavi | American Prestige

    Start Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 80:12


    Derek welcomes Matt Lech to the show to bring you the news while a sick Danny convalesces. This week: Trump pushes U.S. oil companies to reenter Venezuela and outlines plans for a long-term U.S. takeover of the Venezuelan oil industry (1:34); opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presents Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal (7:01); Southern Transitional Council leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi flees Yemen as the group fractures amid competing leadership claims (8:50); Somalia cuts ties with the United Arab Emirates following the latter's support for Somaliland and the evacuation of Yemeni separatist leaders through Somali territory (12:05); the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire begins as Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid (14:27); UK Palestine Action prisoners conduct hunger strikes as part of a broader campaign against repression and arms manufacturing, with Matt relaying a statement from the group (18:11); Sudan's military government announces its return to Khartoum while preparing a major operation against the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur and Kordofan (21:22); China records a $1.2 trillion trade surplus despite U.S. tariffs (24:09); Japan's prime minister moves toward snap elections amid high approval ratings and ongoing political instability (26:30); the UN reports 2025 as the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since 2022 (28:40); American, Danish, and Greenlandic officials meet in Washington as Trump continues to press claims over Greenland (31:06); the Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries (33:15); and the New York Times reports on possible U.S. war crimes involving the use of disguised military aircraft in “anti-smuggling” operations (34:23). Derek then speaks with Negar Mortazavi, journalist and host of The Iran Podcast, about the causes, trajectory, and implications of Iran's recent nationwide protests (37:11). Find more of Matt's work over at Left Reckoning, The Majority Report, and The Jacobin Show.  Here is the complete statement from UK Palestine Action.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep320: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-14-25 China Urges Canada to Break from US Influence. Guests: CHARLES BURTON and GORDON CHANG. China is pressuring Canada to adopt "strategic autonomy" and distance itself from US influence as PM Mark Carney visits Bei

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 8:56


    SHOW SCHEDULE1-14-251920 SALT RIVER China Urges Canada to Break from US Influence. Guests: CHARLES BURTON and GORDON CHANG. China is pressuring Canada to adopt "strategic autonomy" and distance itself from US influence as PM Mark Carney visits Beijing. Despite myths of economic salvation through Chinese trade, experts argue Canada'sexports to China remain minimal. Concerns persist regarding fentanyl production, Arctic neglect, and Chineseespionage. China's "Hollow Power" in Iran and Venezuela. Guests: GORDON CHANG and CHARLES BURTON. China's influence appears limited as it fails to substantively support struggling allies like Venezuela's Maduro or the Iranian regime. While China remains a major purchaser of discounted Iranian oil, it has proven unable to dictate events against US pressure. Experts describe China as a "hollow power." Trump's Iran Tariff Threat and China Trade Rift. Guest: ALAN TONELSON. President Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran significantly impacts China, which values this trade for political and symbolic reasons. China has already failed to meet its previous trade obligations, including soybean purchases and rare earth export licenses. Europe remains economically vulnerable. Electricity Costs, AI Demand, and Venezuela's Oil Reality. Guest: BUD WEINSTEIN. Rising US electricity prices, up 30-35% over five years, are driven by data center and AI growth alongside infrastructure underinvestment. Meanwhile, Venezuelan oil is deemed impractical for US demand due to high extraction costs and political instability. Rebuilding these fields would require massive, high-risk investments. Chinese Sinister Intentions in Cuba and Nicaragua. Guest: STEVE YATES. China maintains a significant presence in Cuba, utilizing the island for intelligence gathering and signals facilities targeted at the United States. As Venezuela's oil subsidies to Cuba potentially end, the island faces economic collapse. The US may utilize travel restrictions and economic pressure as leverage. The Risks of Venezuelan Oil and Soaring Copper Prices. Guest: SIMON CONSTABLE. American oil companies remain reluctant to invest in Venezuela due to the historical risk of nationalization and decayed infrastructure. In commodity markets, copper has reached an "astronomical" price of over $6 per pound, leading to a surge in theft from electronics and bridges globally. Artemis 2 Safety Concerns and SpaceX Dominance. Guest: BOB ZIMMERMAN. The Artemis 2 manned mission faces controversy over unresolved Orion heat shield damage observed during previous tests. Meanwhile, SpaceX has secured a monopoly on recent Space Force contracts, signaling a shift toward prioritizing reliability and cost over redundancy. China has filed for 200,000 new satellites. Scouting Mars for Helicopters and the Search for Alien Life. Guest: BOB ZIMMERMAN. Scientists are scouting landing sites for future Mars helicopters in areas containing near-surface ice, potentially for future Starship missions. Research suggests liquid water may have existed on Mars three billion years ago under protective ice sheets. Recent SETI results analyzed billions of data points without finding definitive alien signals. Venezuela's Power Vacuum and the Path Forward. Guest: MARY KISSEL, Executive Vice President at Stephens Incorporated. Mary Kissel discusses the "unfinished" state of Venezuela following the removal of Maduro, characterizing the remaining leadership as "thugs" and "gangs" focused on drug money. She explores the roles of Cuba, regional neighbors like Colombia and Brazil, and the Vatican's new moral leadership in the region. Iran in Transition: Assessing a Regime on the Brink. Guest: MARY KISSEL, Executive Vice President at Stephens Incorporated. John Batchelor and Mary Kissel analyze reports of Iran's potential collapse, citing internet blackouts and regime brutality. They discuss potential U.S. interventions, such as kinetic strikes or Starlinkaccess, and evaluate whether Reza Pahlavi is a credible transitional leader amidst concerns of the country breaking into ethnic factions. The Intellectual Factions of the "New Right". Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Peter Berkowitz outlines the fracturing of the "New Right" into factions like national conservatives and post-liberals. Referencing Laura K. Field's book, Furious Minds, he notes these groups often reject Lockeanprinciples in the Declaration of Independence. However, he distinguishes these intellectuals from typical, non-ideological Trump voters. The New Right's Radical Rejection of Traditional Republicanism. Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Berkowitz contrasts the New Right's desire for state-led social reform with the Republican Party's traditional focus on liberty and limited government. He discusses Michael Anton's views on the "right of revolution" and warns that attacking classical liberalism risks eroding essential protections against bigotry and persecution in America. Plunging Russian Oil Prices and the Impact of Global Sanctions. Guest: MICHAEL BERNSTAM. Russian oil prices are dropping significantly, with some major brands selling between $34 and $35 per barrel. Westernsanctions and global supply gluts allow buyers like China and India to extract massive discounts. Future stability in Iran could further increase competition, driving Russian revenues and taxes even lower. Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to establish alternative security structures in the Middle East. Experts suggest China prefers ongoing conflict over peace to maximize profits and regional influence. The Collapse of the Chinese Real Estate Market and Economic Stagnation. Guests: ANNE STEVENSON-YANG and GORDON CHANG. China's property sector faces a permanent downturn, with prices dropping 30–60% and enough vacant apartments to house billions. The government lacks the funds for a rescue. Xi Jinping'sfocus on high-tech is insufficient to replace real estate, which previously accounted for 25% of GDP. The China-Iran Partnership: Oil, Surveillance, and Regional Stability. Guest: JACK BURNHAM. Chinamaintains a pragmatic "partnership" with Iran, focused on extracting discounted oil. Beijing provides surveillance technology to help the Iranian regime suppress internal protests while officially calling for stability. Additionally, Chinese or Russian technology is suspected of disrupting Starlink satellites to hinder military communications.

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep319: Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 8:53


    Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to establish alternative security structures in the Middle East. Experts suggest Chinaprefers ongoing conflict over peace to maximize profits and regional influence.1900 KARACHI

    Ghost of a Podcast
    593: Horoscope - Why So Much Chiron?!

    Ghost of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 15:41


    It's Jessica's birthday on the 11th, so this episode is a pre-recorded shorty — and the astrology is very busy and intense! The Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all form squares to the wounded healer, Chiron, making for a very confronting week. The opportunities for healing are huge, but it won't happen without real effort. Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos!