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Chris White, with Bible Prophecy Talk Podcast, presents Part 9 of his 11-part series on “The Islamic Antichrist Theory”. Chris is discussing, from the biblical text, why he believes the Islamic Antichrist theory is inaccurate. Today, in Part 9, Chris addresses the emphasis of Islamic eschatological belief in views developed by authors such as Joel Richardson in the book “Islamic Antichrist”. Chris offers a helpful overview of eschatology in Islam, as believed by both Sunni and Shiites, and compares varous similarities & differences betweeen those beliefs, Christian biblical beliefs and other extra-biblical sources.He concludes by presenting the problems Islamic eschatology presents for Richardson's view of  an “Islamic” antichrist that aligns with the Bible.Vine Abiders Links:Substack: https://substack.com/@vineabidersApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vine-abiders-podcast/id1836542893Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08zwN9adiROSwLvZeg4VxhYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@OSASfilmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558469721149

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – LTC Sangari and Clare discuss Benghazi and the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its effects on our nation's future. Twenty-four years after the terrorist attacks that killed thousands of Americans on our soil, we will examine the collaboration of Shia and Sunni groups and governments in planning and executing 9/11 and the Havlish 9/11 legal case for...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – LTC Sangari and Clare discuss Benghazi and the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its effects on our nation's future. Twenty-four years after the terrorist attacks that killed thousands of Americans on our soil, we will examine the collaboration of Shia and Sunni groups and governments in planning and executing 9/11 and the Havlish 9/11 legal case for...

Nearly two years ago, Hamas participated in an unprecedented attack on Israel, and since that day, Israel has refused to back down. What does an end to this war look like? Is peace in the Middle East ever possible? Political analyst and senior fellow for research and diplomacy at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs Dalia Ziada joins Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler on Politically Unstable to discuss.

Reports coming from Lebanon are, in many ways, encouraging – the Lebanese government, it seems, is done with Hezbollah and the wreckage of a once-beautiful and prosperous country. The question is, can the government carry out the mandate to remove Hezbollah, its weapons and its influence and create peaceful relations with Israel? Hussain Abdul-Hussain, research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, walks us through the disparate threads of Lebanese politics – from the comforting and hopeful to the skeptical, cynical, and despairing. A Crumbling but Shifting Status Quo Hussein Abdel-Hussain cautiously celebrated what he called one of the most consequential developments in Lebanon's modern history: the weakening of Hezbollah following the reported assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and what he described as Israel's “crushing” of Hezbollah's operational capabilities. This surprising turn of events has opened what he characterizes as a “window of opportunity” for the Lebanese state to reclaim sovereignty and redefine itself as more neutral and nationally focused. Although Hezbollah and its Shia political partner Amal initially agreed to a cessation of hostilities in late November 2024, they have since moved the goalposts. Specifically, Hezbollah now demands Israeli withdrawal from strategic hilltops before it will even consider discussions on disarmament, thus reverting back to old patterns of negotiation delay and defiance—strategies previously employed by figures like Yasser Arafat. Legal and Political Breakthroughs Despite Hezbollah's resistance, the Lebanese government has achieved a historic milestone. For the first time since 1969, the Cabinet passed a resolution asserting that only state institutions are authorized to bear arms inside Lebanon. This directly challenges Hezbollah's decades-long extralegal military presence. Even more remarkably, the decision was made with Hezbollah-affiliated ministers still in the temporary caretaker government, giving the resolution additional political weight. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have been officially tasked with drafting a plan to disarm Hezbollah—a move that underscores a shift from rhetorical opposition to potential enforcement. A meeting to review the military's disarmament plan is set, though the LAF has indicated that a full disarmament could take 15 months, well beyond the end-of-the-year deadline set by the Cabinet. The Struggle of the Lebanese Armed Forces The Lebanese military, although increasingly seen as the backbone of national unity and sovereignty, faces severe logistical, operational, and financial challenges. Salaries have plunged to poverty levels due to the economic collapse, and the rank-and-file soldiers struggle with basic needs—including fuel and clean drinking water. Many soldiers hold second jobs to survive, and troop numbers are insufficient to handle complex disarmament tasks. While the United States once provided $144 million annually to support the LAF, this aid has intermittently lapsed due to political friction and has recently been replaced by funding from Qatar, which raises concerns about foreign influence. Qatar and Turkey: External Influences and Islamist Ambitions Abdel-Hussain expressed discomfort with growing Qatari—and increasingly Turkish—influence in Lebanon, particularly within the Sunni community in the north and in Beirut. These nations, he warned, are promoting Islamist factions aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood. This power vacuum, created by Saudi Arabia's retreat from Lebanon since 2017, has allowed pro-Qatar and pro-Turkey candidates to gain municipal influence. Worse yet, Turkey is replicating strategies previously demonstrated by Iran—investing in loyalist militias and seeking political hegemony in Syria and Lebanon alike. Abdel-Hussain emphasized that Turkey's intelligence chief-turned-foreign minister Hakan Fidan could become the “new Qassem Soleimani” in terms of aspiring for regional dominance. The Role of the United States: Mixed Messaging, Diplomatic Fumbles The conversation took a critical turn when examining America's diplomacy. Abdel-Hussain strongly criticized US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barak for bypassing Israel while presenting a policy paper outlining the roadmap to disarm Hezbollah. That paper was approved by the Lebanese cabinet and included commitments from Israel—commitments that Israel had never actually seen or endorsed. This misstep wasted valuable diplomatic capital, undermined credibility, and gave Hezbollah a new talking point. High-level U.S. diplomacy in the region, Abdel-Hussain argued, has become imbalanced and bureaucratically overloaded—with the same officials covering Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon. He emphasized the importance of restoring proper diplomatic structure and cautioning against over-centralized decision-making. Hezbollah's Deep Systemic Risk While there are Shia soldiers in the Lebanese army, there is scant evidence of systemic Hezbollah infiltration in the senior ranks, according to Abdel-Hussain. He cited funerals of Shia Lebanese soldiers killed in ammunition depot incidents potentially connected to Hezbollah, emphasizing that the community—especially its younger members—showed signs of divergence from militant loyalty. He dismissed the idea that Hezbollah's weapons are essential for Shia security, explaining that Lebanon's Shia are one-third of the population and not an embattled minority like the Syrian Alawites. The rationale for armed militancy, he said, is increasingly seen as a cover for political control, not existential protection. UNIFIL: An Expired Mandate UNIFIL, the UN force stationed in southern Lebanon since 1978, received sharp criticism. Abdel-Hussain blasted it as ineffective, politically unwieldy, and financially wasteful. He accused the French of prolonging its life to maintain influence and jobs, describing it as a “sacred cow” that enables Hezbollah by acting as a passive buffer while spending over $500 million annually. The recent decision to terminate UNIFIL's mandate was hailed as long overdue, with a final 16-month extension granted as a political compromise with France.  Iran's Declining Influence—But Stay Vigilant While not declaring Iran fully out of the picture, Abdel-Hussain argued that its effectiveness is waning. Much of the infrastructure and political capital Iran built in Lebanon and Syria through Hezbollah and the Assad regime is significantly diminished. However, vigilance is required, lest Hezbollah regroups or Iran seeks to finance a resurgence. Currently, he sees Iran's threat limited mostly to missile capabilities from within its borders or via Yemeni Houthis. France: Their Influence Viewed as Destructive Hussein Abdel-Hussain sharply criticized French involvement in Lebanon, alleging that it has become a source of obstruction and incoherence. The French approach, he argued, is economically motivated, opportunistic, and inconsistent with the best interests of the Lebanese people or with stability in the region. The Final Question: Can Lebanon Become Unitary and Neutral Again? Wrapping up on a cautiously optimistic note, Abdel-Hussain argued that history provides the answer: from 1943 to 1975, Lebanon was a neutral, largely self-governed and pluralistic society that emphasized commerce, leisure, and coexistence. The key to its rehabilitation lies in a return to a small, libertarian-minded state that stays out of regional power struggles. He asserted that, if left alone, the Lebanese people would opt for peace and prosperity. However, foreign intervention—especially from Iran, Turkey, and Qatar—must be firmly resisted, and Hezbollah's grip must weaken to restore national unity. Conclusion There's no hiding the uphill nature of Lebanon's path forward, but for the first time in decades, there may exist a genuine foundation for change. If internal unity can hold—and external pressure can be strategically curtailed—following through on disarming Hezbollah could pave the way for constitutional stability and regional reintegration. Is peace possible? Perhaps not yet—but for Lebanon, neutrality might just be the first great victory. Summary prepared by a LLM. 

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of military action against the Syrian Democratic Forces over its failure to honour an agreement to merge its military with the new regime in Damascus. In a move steeped in symbolism, Turkey's leader chose recent celebrations marking the Ottoman Turks' defeat of the Byzantine Christians at the Battle of Malazgirt in 1071 to issue an ultimatum to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "Those who turn to Ankara and Damascus will win," Erdogan bellowed to thousands of supporters on 26 August. "If the sword is unsheathed, there will be no room left for pens and words." Turkey, a strong ally of Syria, has a military presence in the country and the two governments recently signed a defence training agreement. But Turkey is unhappy with the presence of the SDF, a coalition of Kurdish and Arab forces, which controls a large swathe of Syria bordering Turkey's own predominantly Kurdish region. Peace or politics? Turkey's fragile path to ending a decades-long conflict Buying time The SDF is affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has for years been fighting Turkey for greater Kurdish minority rights. The PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. But Ankara is engaged in a peace process with the Kurdish militants, who have committed to disbanding. However, Kurdish analyst Mesut Yegen, of the TIM think tank in Istanbul, says the disarmament process would be limited to Kurds from Turkey, and doesn't include SDF forces in Syria. Erdogan is now ramping up pressure on the SDF to honour an agreement its leader Mazloum Abdi signed in March with Syria's new President, Ahmed Al Sharaa, to merge his military forces with the new regime in Damascus. The deal is backed by the US, which has a military force in the SDF-controlled region as part of its war against the Islamic State. But, according to Fabrice Balanche from Lyon University: "The SDF has no intention of implementing the agreement made in March. Mazloum just wanted to gain time." Balanche points out that Abdi's SDF is a staunchly secular organisation and remains deeply suspicious of Sharaa's jihadist connections. Recent attacks on Syria's Druze minority by forces linked to Sharaa appear to confirm the SDF's fears over merging with the Damascus regime, says Balanche. Syria's interim president vows justice for Druze after deadly clashes 'Israel would like a weak Syria' At the same time, Erdogan is aware that the emergence of an autonomous Kurdish state on its border could be exploited by its rival Israel, which is looking for non-Arab allies in the region. Aydin Selcen, a former senior Turkish diplomat and an analyst for Turkey's Mediyascope news outlet, said: "Strategically, Israel would like a weak Syria, a weak Damascus, a weak Beirut and a weak Tehran." Turkey has carried out military incursions against the SDF, and its forces remain massed on the border. But Balanche says American presence there will likely deter any new Turkish military action. However, he warns that Ankara could seek to fuel Kurdish Arab rivalries within the SDF, with the fall of former ruler Bashar al-Assad last December. Turkey walks a fine line as conflict between Israel and Iran cools "It is different now, you have a Sunni leader in Damascus, and many [Arab] tribes, many people, prefer to join Damascus," he explained. "So the risk is a proxy war. Of course, for the new regime, it would be a disaster. If you have no peace, you have no investment, you have no trust." The dilemma facing Ankara is that any new conflict against the SDF would likely weaken the Sharaa regime – a key ally.

Today, we'll discuss what Shia and Sunni means, The Split of Islam, Conflict After The Death of The Prophet Muhammad, The Major Difference In Shia and Sunni, Geography of Islam's Split, the Islamic Civil War and other interesting topics… WELCOME TO Religion CAMP!

Podcast ini membedah risalah spesial berjudul "CINTA-UNTUKMU KASIH," karya Ust Ali Ahmad, yang berisi surat pribadi dari seorang da'i kepada "sang kekasih," yang tampaknya adalah istrinya, dan juga berfungsi sebagai risalah spiritual dan peringatan. Risalah ini mengungkapkan kerinduan, kekhawatiran, dan nasihat terkait kehidupan, keimanan, dan masa depan anak-anak mereka. Penulis menyoroti bahaya godaan dunia seperti harta dan kekuasaan, serta ancaman budaya modern yang disebut "bahaya gurita" (food, fun, fashion, film, sex, smoke, sains, sport, song) yang dianggap merusak generasi muda. Bagian yang signifikan dari risalah ini memperingatkan secara eksplisit terhadap Syiah, mengklaim bahwa mereka bukanlah bagian dari Islam, dan menyajikan daftar panjang sejarah pengkhianatan dan kekejaman yang diatribusikan kepada kelompok Syiah, termasuk pandangan ulama Sunni yang menganggap Syiah sebagai kafir. Surat ini diakhiri dengan kumpulan puisi cinta dan kerinduan.

What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, I am joined by old pal to the show Sunni Combs.On this episode, we briefly touch on the ZR1 and ZR1X runs around the 'Ring, S197 and Terminator Cobra market values, are Jack Harlow and Mark Zuzkerberg long lost twins and Sunni tells me why she isn't driving her GT3 at the moment?Huge thanks to Sunni for hopping on and as always, huge thanks to Sheffield for being the official watch partner for the show. Make sure you follow them on IG @sheffield_allsport_watches and find them online at www.sheffieldwatches.com.Enthusiasts never die!

It's no Z-Ro this week. It's Sunni Tha Rapper. We speak with the Mo City MC about her being signed to Matthew Knowles with the group Blush, her eventually going solo, her becoming a cast member of the reality show Chadd Black's House of Influence, why you shouldn't cut in front of her in line at a showcase, and more.

Năm nay, 2025, hai nước Vatican và Cộng hòa Hồi giáo Iran kỷ niệm 70 thiết lập quan hệ bang giao. Trong một bài phỏng vấn đăng trên nhật báo Công giáo Ý Avvenire ngày 05/02/2025, đại sứ Iran bên cạnh Toà Thánh, Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, cho biết « sẽ là vinh dự lớn lao khi được chào đón Đức giáo hoàng đến Teheran. » Điều này, cũng được hồng y người Bỉ, Dominique Mathieu, tổng giám mục Téhéran-Ispahan từ 2021, nêu lên trong một bài phỏng vấn đăng trên tuần san Dimanche của Bỉ, 09/02/2025, « Đức thánh cha chắc chắn mong muốn được đến Iran ». Liệu điều này có khả năng diễn ra hay không ? Thực hư mối quan hệ giữa Vatican và Iran là gì ? Mối quan hệ bền vững lâu dài Nếu điều này xảy ra thì sẽ không bất ngờ do mối quan hệ ngoại giao lâu dài giữa một nước Cộng hòa Hồi giáo và một quốc gia ki-tô giáo toàn tòng. Thực sự, Toà Thánh đã có quan hệ ngoại giao đầy đủ với Iran từ năm 1954, mặc dù các mối liên hệ đã có từ thời vua Abbas Đại Đế ở thế kỷ XVI. Mối quan hệ chính thức được thiết lập giữa Đức giáo hoàng Piô XII và Shah (vua) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, người đã thành lập chế độ quân chủ chuyên chế ở Iran. Chính ông đã lãnh đạo đất nước gọi là Nhà nước Đế Quốc Iran. Mối quan hệ ngoại giao này luôn được duy trì mà không hề bị cắt đứt hay ngưng trệ dù Iran có trải qua cuộc cách mạng Hồi giáo thay đổi cả chế độ vào năm 1979. Cuộc cách mạng này đã chuyển đổi thể chế quân chủ của Iran thành một nhà nước Cộng hòa Hồi giáo, mà lãnh tụ tôn giáo mới là người thực sự nắm quyền. Sau cuộc Cách mạng Hồi giáo 1979, một số người theo chủ nghĩa chính thống (fondamentalisme) muốn cắt đứt quan hệ với Tòa Thánh vốn đã có từ lâu. Tuy nhiên, lãnh tụ tối cao Khomeini đã phản đối. Theo như đại sứ đầu tiên của Cộng Hòa Hồi giáo tại Vatican, Sayyid Hadi Khosrowshahi, chính giáo chủ Khomeini đã gởi cho ông những thông điệp để chuyển đến Đức Gioan Phaolô II, người vừa được bầu lên vào thời điểm đó. Thông điệp mang nội dung hòa bình và lời mời chung sống với các ki-tô hữu. Iran đã luôn đầu tư mạnh mẽ vào mối quan hệ với Toà Thánh. Sự đầu tư này không chỉ mang màu sắc chính trị mà Iran còn tìm thấy nơi Toà Thánh sự tương đồng về chiều kích tâm linh tôn giáo. Mới đây, bộ trưởng Văn Hóa Iran đã hiện diện tại lễ an táng của Đức Phanxicô và lễ nhậm chức của Đức Lêô XIV. Ông đã chuyển tới đức tân giáo hoàng thông điệp của tổng thống Iran nhấn mạnh đến niềm tin lâu đời của Iran vào các nguyên tắc thống nhất của các tôn giáo lớn trên thế giới : Các tôn giáo đều bắt nguồn từ một chân lý duy nhất – chân lý kêu gọi nhân loại hướng đến phẩm giá, lòng trắc ẩn và hòa bình. Đức Lêô XIV đã ca ngợi chiều sâu lịch sử và văn hóa của người dân Iran, lưu ý rằng khi đức tin được thể hiện thông qua sự tôn trọng và đối thoại, « nó có sức mạnh biến đổi thế giới ». Sự chung sống của các tôn giáo Người dân Iran đã quen với sự chung sống giữa các tôn giáo. Người ki-tô hữu là một trong ba nhóm thiểu số được Hiến pháp Iran công nhận, cùng với người Do Thái giáo và người theo đạo Zoroaster (Bái hỏa giáo). Những đại diện của ba tôn giáo này tại Quốc hội Iran có quyền tham gia vào các phiên họp và có ý kiến ngay cả với những vấn đề nhạy cảm về an ninh quốc gia. Những thánh đường Công giáo cổ là những di sản văn hóa quốc gia. Kinh thánh Ki-tô giáo được dịch sang tiếng Ba Tư và các bản văn ki-tô giáo được giảng dạy và nghiên cứu. Tuy nhiên, việc truyền giáo giữa các tín đồ của các tôn giáo lại là vấn đề khác, hay vấn đề ép buộc cải sang Hồi giáo hay Công giáo cũng là một vấn đề hoàn toàn không liên quan với nhau. Người Hồi giáo Iran đa số thuộc hệ phái Shia và một thiểu số Sunni. Thế nên, ngay trong nội bộ, lãnh tụ tối cao đã thành lập các trường đại học để khuyến khích đối thoại. Hiến pháp Iran ghi nhận mọi quyền con người liên quan đến luật Kinh Coran, tức là luật pháp có nguồn gốc tôn giáo. Tuân thủ luật pháp như một hình thức thi hành tôn giáo. Điều này có thể giải thích cho việc : - Bài Hồi giáo là kết quả của những quan điểm sai lầm. Hồi giáo bị thu hẹp lại thành những nhóm bạo lực nhỏ. Họ giải thích kinh Coran theo cảm tính. Hồi giáo là một tôn giáo có chiều kích từ bi mạnh mẽ. Chính những nhóm này đang bị những người Hồi giáo chân chính xua đuổi. Và niềm tin đích thực phải được truyền đạt cho thế hệ trẻ. - Những người trẻ đang dần xa rời đức tin tôn giáo. Đó là vấn nạn chung, không chỉ nơi Hồi giáo mà cả nơi các tôn giáo khác. Mà vấn nạn này lãnh tụ Hồi giáo Iran mong muốn chia sẻ với người đứng đầu giáo hội Công giáo. Đối thoại Iran và Vatican được hình thành từ bao giờ ? Việc thiết lập sự đối thoại này đã được thực hiện từ lâu. Năm 1985, trong khi cuộc chiến Iran-Irak tàn khốc đang diễn ra, Iran đã mời nhà thần học phương Tây đầu tiên, linh mục Công giáo người Thụy Sỹ, Hans Küng, đến để trao đổi quan điểm với những người đồng cấp Hồi giáo. Küng đã rất ấn tượng khi thấy các giáo sĩ, quan chức Nhà nước và thậm chí cả các thành viên của gia đình giáo chủ tối cao lúc bấy giờ là Ayatolla Ruhollah Khomeini tham dự. Ông đã viết vào thời điểm đó: « Thay vì tranh chấp, hãy đối thoại. Đây là cụm từ đáng kinh ngạc mà tôi nghe thấy ở Teheran. Tôi tin rằng đối thoại chủ yếu có động cơ tôn giáo và sẽ đơm hoa kết trái. » Cuộc đối thoại này vẫn tiếp tục. Từ năm 1995, Tổ chức Văn hóa và Quan hệ Hồi giáo của Iran và Hội đồng Giáo hoàng về Đối thoại liên tôn của Vatican vẫn đều đặn gặp gỡ hội thảo mỗi 2 năm. Không chỉ với Giáo hội Công giáo, với khoảng 300.000 tín đồ tập trung ở Ispahan, nguyên là thủ đô của Iran, Hồi giáo Iran còn đối thoại với cả thiểu số Chính thống giáo Hy Lạp. Từ 1992, các giáo sĩ dòng Shia đã tổ chức cuộc họp liên tôn đầu tiên tại Athens với Giáo hội Chính thống giáo Hy Lạp. Các nhà tư tưởng Iran ngưỡng mộ giáo hội Chính thống giáo đã duy trì các giá trị và bản sắc truyền thống trước sự toàn cầu hóa của phương Tây. Hợp tác tôn giáo này còn được thể hiện qua sự can thiệp vào năm 2011 của giám mục Anh giáo John Bryson Chane và Hồng y Theodore McCarrick trong cuộc đàm phán thả hai người đi bộ đường dài người Mỹ bị Iran bắt giữ từ 2009 với cáo buộc làm gián điệp. Trung gian chính trị Có 3 lý do cơ bản để mối quan hệ giữa Teheran và Vatican trở nên gần gũi và có thể trở thành cầu nối cho những mối tương quan khác. Trước tiên, tầng lớp lãnh đạo của Iran không chỉ được thúc đẩy bởi Realpolitik, tức là thực thi những đường lối chính trị thực dụng trước mắt, như thắng cử mà không có đường lối hay ý thức hệ chính trị của một đảng. Những nhà lãnh đạo Iran hoạt động trong sự pha trộn tâm lý và văn hóa mà trong đó niềm tin tôn giáo đóng vai trò quan trọng. Đó là điều mà các nhà lãnh đạo phương Tây không thể hiểu được vì khái niệm tách biệt giữa Nhà nước và Giáo hội. Tuy nhiên, giáo hoàng và những người cộng tác của ngài có thể gặp gỡ với những nhà lãnh đạo Iran ngay trên chính lãnh địa này, nơi mà họ tìm thấy một vũ trụ chung về các niềm tin thiêng liêng và thần học. Thứ hai, đó là sự chia rẽ giữa các phái Hồi giáo, mà lớn nhất là hệ phái Shia và Sunni, có thể được xem tương đương với sự chia sẽ giữa Công giáo và các hệ phái Tin Lành hay Chính thống giáo. Và việc đi tìm sự hợp nhất cho sự chia rẽ của các tin đồ cùng tin thờ một Thượng đế là vấn đề mà những người trong cuộc mới hiểu rõ và chia sẻ với nhau. Thứ ba, xét về mặt chính sách, Iran và Vatican dưới thời Đức Phanxicô có nhiều khía cạnh tương đồng. Đó là cả hai đều mong muốn một trật tự thế giới đa phương hơn, không còn bị các cường quốc phương Tây, đặc biệt là Hoa Kỳ, thống trị. Đức Phanxicô là người ủng hộ chính cho liên minh BRICS, trong đó Iran là một trong sáu thành viên mới thành lập, và giáo hoàng có thể được tin tưởng sẽ tiếp tục khuyến khích BRICS trở thành một đối trọng kinh tế và chiến lược thực sự trong các vấn đề toàn cầu. Vấn đề hạt nhân và Syria Đối với Vatican, Syria là nơi có cộng đoàn Công giáo lớn nhất ở vùng Cận Đông. Đó là lý do tại sao từ năm 2013, Đức Phanxicô đã can thiệp vào Syria khi tổng thống Assad có thể đã sử dụng vũ khí hóa học chống lại chính người dân của mình. Vào tháng Chín năm đó, Đức Phanxicô đã kêu gọi một ngày cầu nguyện toàn cầu cho Syria khi tình hình nước này ngày càng hỗn loạn. Bên cạnh việc cầu nguyện, Vatican đã trình bày tóm tắt lập trường cho khoảng 70 vị đại sứ bên cạnh Tòa Thánh rằng một sự can thiệp sẽ chỉ làm trầm trọng thêm xung đột và cần phải tìm kiếm một giải pháp hòa bình. Đức Phanxicô cũng đã viết thư cho các thành viên của G20, khi đó đang nhóm họp ở Nga, lập luận rằng một sự can thiệp quân sự là vô ích. Khi đó Hoa Kỳ đã chọn không can thiệp và thay vào đó, chuyển kho vũ khí hóa học của Assad cho một tổ chức quốc tế. Hành động này cũng kéo Vladimir Putin vào cuộc nhằm bảo vệ những người ki-tô giáo và trong các nỗ lực cung cấp viện trợ nhân đạo. Iran đã bày tỏ sự ngưỡng mộ trước các nỗ lực của Tòa Thánh trong việc ngăn chặn các cuộc không kích vào Syria. Còn đối với Vatican, Iran là một bên không thể thiếu trong việc chấm dứt xung đột ở Syria. Vatican là thành viên sáng lập của Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế và từ lâu cũng đã ủng hộ thỏa thuận hạt nhân của Iran, coi đây là con đường hướng tới việc sử dụng công nghệ hạt nhân vì mục đích hòa bình. Khi Hoa Kỳ từ bỏ thỏa thuận dưới thời chính quyền Trump vào năm 2018, nhóm ngoại giao của Tòa Thánh đã thể hiện rõ sự phản đối. Những mối quan hệ lịch sử dựa trên tôn giáo và quan điểm chung về Syria đã dẫn đến một liên minh chính trị hoàn toàn về thỏa thuận hạt nhân. Trong quá khứ, vào tháng 4/2014, đã từng có một phái đoàn từ Hội đồng giám mục Hoa Kỳ gặp Hội đồng tối cao của các giáo chủ Chủng viện Qom của Iran. Hai bên đã đạt được lập trường chung chống vũ khí hạt nhân và vũ khí giết người hàng loạt. Trong quá trình gặp gỡ này, các giám mục Hoa Kỳ luôn tham khảo ý kiến từ Vatican. Thế nên, trong các vấn đề của vùng Trung Cận Đông, Vatican muốn giúp tạo động lực cho một tiến trình hòa bình tôn trọng vai trò của Iran và họ coi Téhéran là một bên tham gia không thể thiếu, sẵn sàng bảo vệ các nhóm tín ngưỡng mà cho đến nay các chính phủ phương Tây phần lớn không bảo vệ được. Tương đồng trước những vấn đề tôn giáo chung Trong khi, các lãnh tụ của Iran sẵn sàng nhận điện thoại từ Vatican trong các sự kiện quan trọng, chẳng hạn như tân tổng thống Masoud Pezeshkian đã điện đàm với hồng y Pietro Parolin, quốc vụ khanh Tòa Thánh ngay sau khi thắng cử. Thường các nguyên thủ quốc gia thích tránh né các cuộc gọi chứa đầy nội dung giáo huấn đạo đức từ Vatican. Đó không chỉ vì phép lịch sự ngoại giao của hai nước có mối quan hệ lâu dài, mà họ còn có sự tương đồng. Cả hai quốc gia đều được điều hành bởi một hàng giáo sĩ tôn giáo. Và họ đều nhìn thấy mối nguy của sự xuống cấp về mặt đạo đức nơi các thế hệ trẻ. Sự thiếu đi một bệ đỡ về mặt tinh thần trong một thế giới biến chuyển nhanh chóng và cần phải khẩn cấp cần đến những giải pháp cho vấn đề này. Còn đối với người Việt nói chung, và người ki-tô giáo nói riêng, ngôi mộ của người sáng lập ra chữ quốc ngữ được tìm thấy ở Ispanhan. Linh mục Alexandre de Rhodes hay cha Đắc Lộ (1591-1660) sau sứ mạng truyền giáo ở Việt Nam, ngài được phái đến Ispahan lúc đó là thủ đô của nước Ba Tư. Và qua đời tại đây.

Sunni Jamiatul Ulama Raises Concerns Over SAHUC's Shift to Business Enterprise and Lack of Transparency - Ml Mohamed Tariq by Radio Islam

In this podcast, Professor Liyakat Takim explores the tafsīr of al-Ṭabrisī, showing how it incorporates Sunni exegetical methods while affirming Shīʿī theology. He presents it as a rare moment of scholarly exchange across sectarian lines.

According to Imam Salima El Musalima, a Sufi Muslim and the Netherlands' first female Imam, the Koran supports Israel as the Jewish homeland. During the interview, she cited the Koran, Surah Al-Isra (Qur'an 17:104) "And We said after Pharaoh to the Children of Israel, 'Dwell in the land, and when the promise of the Hereafter comes to pass, We shall bring you forth in a mixed crowd.'" The literal interpretation gives us a direct command of Allah for the Jews to live in the land. During the interview, Imam Salima El Musalima – a strong admirer of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – said that “traditional Islam is very inclusive.” Up until the 15th century the majority faith in the Middle east was Christian, and that Judaism played a prominent and essential role in Moroccan culture. Islam in Morocco was founded by the Idrasids, who were direct descendants of the prophet Muhammed. This sect of Islam continues today in Morocco, and Sufi Islam is the foundation of the Idrasids. Imam Salima stated that today's radical Islamists in the Shia, Sunni, and Wahhabi sects, originated in Sufiism, but perverted the Koran to justify violence against Jews, Christians, and the West. The Imam describes herself as an avant-garde Islamic artist who uses her art to bring her closer to Allah. She described her struggle to understand the war in Gaza by creating two fictional characters in her mind; a settler she calls Shlomo, and a Hamas supporter named Salim. She plays both their arguments justifying their actions, and in the end, Settler Shlomo's position wins. Alan Skorski Reports 24JULY2025 - PODCAST

Haian Dukhan, a leading expert on Syria's tribal dynamics, unpacks the stakes in the latest surge of violence between Sunni Bedouin tribes and the Druze minority in Suwayda.Retaining tribal support is essential for the country's post-Assad regime. The government's failure to quell clashes that have left more than 1,000 people dead has ignited Sunni anger and emboldened the Kurdish minority, which has forged its own Sunni tribal alliances.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While global attention remains locked on Gaza, another atrocity is unfolding across the border in Syria - and almost no one is talking about it.  In this episode of The Jewish Road Podcast, Matt and Ron Davis speak with Mansor Ashkar, a prominent Israeli Druze leader, to expose the silent ethnic cleansing of the Druze people by radical Sunni factions. These are Israel's allies - men who serve in the IDF, who have bled and died protecting Jewish lives - now watching their extended families be slaughtered just across the border.  Some have taken matters into their own hands, crossing illegally into Syria in an attempt to rescue their relatives.  This episode is not only a wake-up call - it's a moral reckoning. Why is the world silent? And what does this mean for Christians and Jews who claim to care about justice? Key Takeaways: The Druze community is facing targeted violence in Syria, yet global media coverage is virtually nonexistent. Mansor Ashkar sheds light on the history, loyalty, and sacrifice of the Druze people, and their deep connection to Israel. Some Israeli Druze soldiers are risking everything to save family across the border. This isn't just a military story - it's a humanitarian crisis happening in real time. Matt and Ron call on listeners to see the spiritual and moral dimensions of this moment. Chapter Markers:   00:00 – Intro and why this episode matters   01:10 – The crisis facing the Druze in Syria   05:45 – Why the silence from global media?   10:20 – The history and heart of the Druze community   14:50 – Israeli Druze crossing borders to save family   18:15 – The stakes for Israel - and the Church   23:00 – How we should respond   27:30 – Final reflections and next steps Learn more, share the truth, and stand with Israel and her allies at thejewishroad.com. This is a moment for prayer, courage, and clarity. To hear more from Mansor, check out his YouTube and Instagram pages.

#SecurityCode For centuries, the Druze—a liminal community, whose faith incorporates elements of Islam, Christianity and older religions—have fought to retain their autonomy, allying with Israel against the Palestinians, the Lebanese Leftists against Hizbollah, and President Bashar Al-Asad's Alevi-led regime against Sunni jihadists and tribes. Now, though, a bloody showdown is looming.

The former editor of a newspaper linked to the regime in Iran told his 150,000 followers on X last week that Israel's success in the recent Twelve-Day War was due to its deployment of “the occult and supernatural forces.”  This isn't the first time Israel's enemies have accused it of secret weapons. In 2015 and again in 2022, Hamas accused Israel of using dolphins as spies and assassins to counter Palestinian frogmen off the coast of Gaza. On a more serious note, we discuss deadly clashes this past week between Druze and Bedouin tribesmen in Suweida, a majority Druze region in southern Syria. The Druze asked Israel for help defending themselves against attacks by the Sunni Bedouins, who may have been aided by the Islamist government in Damascus. Israel responded with airstrikes on regime forces headed south towards Suweida. Sorting truth from propaganda is difficult as both sides, Sunni and Druze, accuse the other of atrocities. With many Druze on Israel's side of the border, who are respected and valued members of Israeli society, the IDF won't be giving up the buffer zone it's established inside Syria anytime soon. We also discuss the anger of President Trump's base over the non-release of the Epstein files, and how two events this week have flipped the narrative: Trump's directive to AG Pam Bondi to petition the court to release grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein investigation, and the Wall Street Journal article this week reporting, without evidence, that Trump sent Epstein a crude, salacious birthday letter years ago. The court won't release the transcripts because grand jury testimony is always secret (and for good reason), but it takes the onus off Bondi for promising to do something she doesn't have the power to do, and the latest example of the legacy media attacking Trump with fake news reminded his base who the true enemies of democracy are. Also: Elon Musk announces that new Teslas will feature a Grok-powered AI companion. Just what we need—more distracted drivers (and more people interfacing artificial humans instead of family members). NOTE: If you'e going to Israel with us in October, you'll need to apply for a visa online before you travel. The cost is 25 NIS (about $7.50). Log on here: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Follow us! X (formerly Twitter): @pidradio | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert | @gilberthouse_tvTelegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunkerSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/pidradio —————— JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 19–30, 2025. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.

In this insightful and timely lecture, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera explores the topic of “Dealing with Differences” within the Islamic scholarly tradition. With clarity and balance, he addresses the historical development of the four Sunni madhabs—Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali—and explains how these schools emerged through rigorous scholarship, sincere ijtihad (independent reasoning), and mutual respect among scholars. Dr. Mangera emphasizes that these madhabs, though differing in certain rulings, are all rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah and represent a mercy and richness in Islamic jurisprudence. He highlights how the classical scholars maintained unity and adab (etiquette) despite their disagreements, promoting tolerance and harmony within the ummah. The lecture also examines the more recent emergence of the Salafi movement, its emphasis on direct textual interpretation, and how it has challenged traditional madhab adherence. Dr. Mangera respectfully critiques certain Salafi approaches, especially those that promote exclusivity or reject the legitimacy of traditional scholarship. He calls for intellectual humility, scholarly responsibility, and contextual awareness when engaging with different viewpoints. Ultimately, the lecture is a call to unity, understanding, and proper etiquette when navigating intra-Muslim differences. Dr. Mangera reminds the audience that diversity in legal opinion is not a weakness but a strength, and that dealing with differences requires knowledge, patience, and sincere intention.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Epstein Case Reignites as Trump Calls for Transparency President Trump reverses course and says credible Epstein files should be released. This comes amid new analysis showing missing jail footage from the night Epstein died, raising fresh suspicions about foul play. House Democrats demand full disclosure, while Bryan calls out AG Pam Bondi for mishandling the case. Trump's Economic Agenda Delivers Wins on Minerals, Trade, and Energy The Pentagon and private firms like Apple ramp up investment in U.S. rare earth minerals to cut dependence on China. Trump signs a new trade deal with Indonesia requiring $20 billion in U.S. imports and cooperation to stop Chinese transshipment. Meanwhile, tech giants pledge $56 billion for new AI centers in Pennsylvania, driving demand for nuclear, hydro, and grid expansion. Inflation Holds at 2.7% Amid Questions Over Federal Data Accuracy June's CPI report shows mild inflation, suggesting tariffs aren't yet hitting consumers. But 35% of prices were estimated, not observed. Fueling concerns the Fed may be basing decisions on faulty data. Bryan warns this could keep interest rates unnecessarily high. Trump Tactics with Russia: Escalate to De-Escalate Trump reportedly encouraged Ukraine to consider striking Moscow to push Putin toward a ceasefire. Though he walked it back publicly, Bryan explains this could be a calculated bluff to pressure the Kremlin as the 50-day ceasefire deadline nears. Syrian Massacre Tests Trump and U.S. Intelligence Syrian troops allied with radical Sunni tribes slaughter over 160 Druze civilians, contradicting assurances that President al-Sharaa was a reformed Islamic leader. Israel launched airstrikes to halt the killings, but Trump asks them to hold off. Bryan questions whether U.S. intel got it wrong—or if al-Sharaa has lost control. Anti-Nausea Drug May Cut Breast Cancer Deaths A Norwegian study finds aprepitant, a common nausea medication, reduces cancer relapse and mortality, especially in aggressive triple-negative cases. Researchers are unsure why, but the drug shows potential as a powerful new ally in chemo treatment. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." – John 8:32

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. 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

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In December 2024, the long and bloody stalemate in Syria broke down. In a transformation breathtaking for its suddenness and speed, President Bashar al-Assad, the beating heart of Arab authoritarianism, fled to Russia, his dungeons emptying as rebels overcame the Syrian army with scarcely a fight. Euphoria at the collapse of a government people never voted for was tempered by fear for the future. The victorious insurgents were supported by outside powers and had a track record of brutality comparable to Assad's in addition to religious fanaticism. Syrians—whose fragile, cosmopolitan mosaic has been repeatedly shattered by foreign-backed sectarians—faced rule by an avowedly Islamist regime that pledged to break with its past and show tolerance to all religious communities. In this illuminating and concise survey, Charles Glass shows how Assad's misrule, Sunni fundamentalism, and Western deceit combined to create and prolong the Syrian disaster, which since 2011 has claimed more than two hundred thousand lives and driven more than eight million people from their homes. Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria for more than fifty years. Here he melds reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the broader crises of the region. In this new and thoroughly revised edition of his earlier Syria Burning, Glass brings the story to the present, showing how we got here and what a post-Assad settlement might bring. About the Author: Charles Glass was ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent from 1983 to 1993. Since 1973, he has covered wars in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He is the author of Syria Burning, Tribes with Flags, The Tribes Triumphant, Money for Old Rope, The Northern Front, Americans in Paris, The Deserters, They Fought Alone and Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War. His website is www.charlesglass.net. About the Host: Stuti Roy is a recent graduate with an MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

SUNNI BLU wakes up in her BEACHSIDE MALIBU BUNGALOW. A member of her posse enters sleepily. CURFEW …are we going surfing? SUNNI BLU lifts her eye mask to observe the grey and stormy tsunami level monster wave crashing heinously into the rocky cliff side— In the distance, an entire dock collapses. SUNNI …Yes. SUNNI BLU in a suicidal rampage, becomes quite by accident, even more hideously famous, after riding a monsterous storm wave— the California southern coast's largest ever recorded— safely to shore. [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright The Festival Project, Inc. ™ & The Complex Collective © 2015-2025 All Rights Reserved

Oh that's right. Lorne Michaels doesn't sound like Austin Powers— He sounds like Dr. Evil. Dead wringer. I don't know how I could mess that up. The Mike Meyers part? Was he both of them! I don't know— was he?? Jesus ChristS This is all your fault, Seth Meyers. Are you— a cinephile? Oh yeah. Of course. I love cinnamon. Idiot. So my insides get soft When I see your shadow Listen Everything glistens when it's golden Perhaps then If it isn't yellow She don't got a soul But she sure do got a body Dor dor nyc TRACY MORGAN OH YEA. I DID SOME WEIRD SHIT THIS MORNING. Tracy! What weird shit! I don't know! I just know it was weird! Wait, Tracy— what happened this morning. Well, the first thing was— I woke up. Yeah, after that. But not in my normal places that I wake up! What do you mean. Well, that was the first thing that was weird! I woke up in BROOKLYN. Why anything I like gets odd at Bedford And why Anything I like Just thinks I'm scum Imm succumbing to the numbness of the public And I love it But I love it cause I'm wholly made of love I don't even live here This place is filled with demons My home is filled with dead things The difference is the spirit We also come light hearted m We also formed from stardust I wonder what's SETH MEYERS finally gets out of the box, The problem is now, that he's marooned on what appears to be a desolate island. It's not entirely desolate, however— this is SUNNI BLU's island, on which there is a huge days long party Props for having a white mom I bed she adores you I can tell by your clothes And what you know That you're not Supposed to My mom Had no rules But was beautiful Suited me, But I'm not beauty queen Really I'd rather have a white mom I'd probably be discovered on Girls gone wild {Enter The Multiverse} If my Shazam can hear it bro it's too loud. Fuck this place. SETH MEYERS You blacked out under the Christmas tree. SUNNI Oh. I'm sorry— SETH MEYERS —but first you put up a Christmas tree. SUNNI Wow! #theblackout SETH MEYERS Yeah, i'm—seriously impressed, but.. SUNNI —-but what? Seth Meyers SETH MEYERS I—just don't understand how you got into my house. SUNNI Through the chimney, obviously. SETH MEYERE That's—I don't even have a chimney. SUNNI Yes you do! (He doesn't) Alternately: Or— (Didn't , previously, however—) SUNNI BLU has a CHIMNEY installed for an elaborate pranking, however, —DIE— ! Ok. —Due to the elaborateness of this prank, belligerent drunkenness then insued, which resulted in— SUNNI —well, were there presents? SETH MEYERS I mean; besides yourself? SUNNI Is what I'm asking! SETH MEYERS Yes! And they were really, very nice, but look— GOTH SETH ROGEN is killin it. Was this not about to be GOTH SETH MEYERS? By some awful Freudian slip, yes, it was— but that can't happen , Why not? Cause that guy's still locked inside a hot metal box. Actually, I'm not, Whaaaaa?? I'm like— on an island. Oh. Yeah. That's right. Marooned. On an island. That sucks. Yeah. So why can you hear us, like? I just figured imm hallucinating. Oh. Right, right. He doesn't know he's on the TV? I don't think so. Oh, I know I'm on TV, it's just— Shh. Let's get out of here before he— Actually, let's just turn this off. *off.* Phew, dodged a bullet there. Close one. Yikes. Thank goodness. This is getting meta. —aaand i'malone again. Christ CHRIST appears beside Seth Meyers on the island. Oh, it's you again. Hey, guy. What did you want? Out of the hot sticky metal box— but as you can see, I did that on my own. Hey, look— I get all my messages at the same time, alright? Do you not have a beeper or something? What year is this? Says the dude in the robe. Watch it. Fuck. Crisis. Speaking of Chrisis—is Jimmy Fallon Still suing me? Probably. I hope so, MEANWHILE Sorry but it had to be done Somehow I'm all for it I got holes in all my socks Like I got golf at 9 o clock I was bionic Now I'm supersonic Toxic for the hustle Russell brand up in this bitch Promote my brand up in this bitch Throw some hands up in this bitch Smoke some ham up on a sandwich Sand up in this castle Throw a flag up in this beach (bitch) Land Hoooooooooooooooooo Land hooooooooooooooo. Land ho Ho Ho Can applause I'm Santa clause I'm man; I'm a Possible Option for Drama Atlanta In a Cadillac In the Back with the Bosses and Models I got Bottle service Hold the phone My servitor say Already won an award And it just got awkward Cause I don't finish the song Tomorrow Flight to Auckland (Oy oy) I am her Boy toy We pick up some Mai tais Then she Ride on My thighs She just right A size nine And I like her eyes, Eyes, She don't want no ICE, Her life on the rocks already deported her twice From where I'm from (Aye aye) Some time this shit don't make no sense So I brought Christmas presents over Wearing cookie monster's— SETH. What. I had Cookie Monster's— uhhh— cookie monster's uh—! Cookie monster's what— Creepy puppet thing The actual puppet? YES! Why—? On my hand! What? IT WAS PART OF THE JOKE!! What! Oh NO, SETH MEYERS. What is happening right now . I don't know. I'm still drunk! But we gotta find Cookie Monster. What! The Cookie Monster fucking—c'mon. Let's check the chimney! I don't have a— CUT TO: …you built me a chimney. Technically, I had a chimney built for you, Seth Meyers, WHY. IT WAS PART OF THE JOKE. WHAT WAS THE JOKE! I FOUND YOU DRUNK UNDER MY CHRISTMAS TREE. It was MY Christmas tree! IN MY LIVING ROOM. [beat] This is just bad office politics. I'm your boss. I resent that. I also resent that. So—wait a second— as part of this “elaborate joke” you also stole a Cookie Monster puppet. I didn't steal it. I own everything, basically, pretty much. Okay— so wait, wait— what you're telling me is that when you came through the chimney— Yes— Which you built on my house— somehow within out my notice— —you take long vacations and your security system sucks— —that's— Also I hacked your security system. —for a joke?! …did it land? WHAT. I'm trying new bits. This scene is running long. —I'm gonna make some calls. Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project™ ] {Enter The Multiverse} L E G E N D S: ICONS Tales of A Superstar DJ The Secret Life of Sunnï Blū Ascension Deathwish -Ū. Copyright The Festival Project, Inc. ™ & The Complex Collective © 2015-2025 All Rights Reserved Wait something got kerfaufulled… No we're jumping parallel's it's this season's theme. What's the theme? THE REVERSE QUANTUM SIMULATION THEORY [REQŪÏSĪTE: The Experienxe] [postponed until further notice] Lulz

Juwayriya bint al-Harith (RA) was a noblewoman from the Banu Mustaliq tribe and later became one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Her birth name was Barrah, which the Prophet (ﷺ) later changed to Juwayriya, meaning “little girl” or “young woman.” She was the daughter of al-Harith ibn Abi Dirar, the chief of the Banu Mustaliq tribe. In 5 AH (627 CE), during the expedition against Banu Mustaliq, her tribe was defeated by the Muslims, and Juwayriya (RA) was taken captive. She fell into the share of Thabit ibn Qays, a companion of the Prophet (ﷺ). Desiring freedom, Juwayriya (RA) negotiated a mukataba (contract of emancipation) with Thabit. She then approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to help her fulfill it. The Prophet (ﷺ) not only agreed to help her but also offered to marry her, to which she consented. Upon their marriage, the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), out of respect for the new marital bond, freed around 100 of her tribespeople, saying, “These are the in-laws of the Messenger of Allah.” This act led to a great reconciliation between her tribe and the Muslims. Juwayriya (RA) was known for her devotion to worship and piety. One authentic hadith mentions that the Prophet (ﷺ) found her engaged in dhikr (remembrance of Allah) from after Fajr until mid-morning, highlighting her spiritual commitment. (Sahih Muslim 2726) She remained married to the Prophet (ﷺ) until his passing and lived on for many years afterward. According to Sunni sources, she passed away around 50 AH (670 CE) during the caliphate of Mu'awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, and she was buried in Al-Baqi' cemetery in Medina.

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Sumbul Ali-Karamali about transgender identity, emphasizing its nature as a medical condition rather than a choice. She explains gender dysphoria as a debilitating psychological state with potential biological roots, highlighting the high suicide rates among transgender youth. Ali-Karamali asserts that, from an Islamic perspective, being transgender is not forbidden; she points to the absence of prohibitions in the Quran and Hadith, and the historical acceptance and approval of gender reassignment surgery by many Sunni and Shia scholars. She argues that Islamic legal principles, such as Maqasid al-Sharia (objectives of Islamic law) and ethical concepts like Tajassus (not seeking out transgressions), advocate for human dignity and non-persecution, directly supporting transgender rights. Ali-Karamali contrasts this inherent inclusivity with the restrictive anti-trans laws prevalent in some modern nations, suggesting these are often inherited from colonial impositions rather than Islamic tradition itself. She urges listeners to reject prejudice and embrace Islam's historically compassionate and adaptable approach to human diversity. Sumbul Ali-Karamali is a Muslim American who grew up in California, answering questions on Islam ever since she can remember. After becoming a corporate lawyer, she earned an additional degree in Islamic law. She specializes in synthesizing academic material for general audiences and is the author of The Muslim Next Door and Growing Up Muslim. A popular speaker on topics related to Islam and Muslims, she hopes to promote intercultural understanding with her work, at least when she's not watching Star Trek reruns, listening to opera, or (reluctantly) white-water rafting with her husband. Connect with Sumbul on her website: www.sumbulalikaramali.com.

Today's Guests the always lovely and completely unhinged duo of Diet Sweets Sunni and Hunter. The band has been going through some changes and we talk about that, babies, weird candy and a solid Reeses ring proposal and not one single point was made in the filming of this episode. We love these guys and you will too go check out all the things.   Links down below for all the goods. If you want behind the scenes and episodes 2 days early sign up for our Patreon it helps support the show in many ways.   As always thank you for listening.     Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/crashcast   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcast      Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crashcastpod/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crashcastpod   Twitter https://twitter.com/crashcastpod1   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@crash.cast   YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/ZAzKiY3sCHs

In a music industry that never stops moving, how do you stay grounded, intentional, and actually enjoy the journey?This week I'm joined by Dr. Sunni, a licensed psychologist and coach for DJs and creatives, whose work sits at the intersection of mental health and the electronic music industry. We dive into the deep end of artist mindset — from burnout and comparison to self-worth, imposter syndrome, and the hustle culture that keeps so many artists stuck.We get into:How to stay connected to your purpose when social media takes overThe trap of chasing external validation (and how to break free from it)The common challenge of imposter syndrome Simple tools to rewire your brain and create lasting mindset shiftsWhy mindfulness is the antidote to burnout — and how to actually practice itWhether you're trying to grow your brand, build momentum, or just keep your sanity intact, this one's full of grounded wisdom and real talk.

Ridvan Aydemir, known online as Apostate Prophet, is a Turkish-born former Muslim who grew up in a devout Sunni household and later became a prominent critic of Islam. After a period of intense religious study and ideological shifts—including atheism, secular communism, and Judaism—he became an Orthodox Christian catechumen. Ridvan launched his YouTube channel in 2017 to document his deconversion and critique Islamic teachings, gaining notoriety for controversial videos and public debates with Muslim apologists. A staunch advocate of free speech, he has been critical of both Islamic doctrine and Western institutions that, in his view, suppress legitimate criticism of Islam. Ridvan regularly collaborates with both atheist and Christian thinkers and has debated numerous Muslim figures on theology, human rights, and religious history.

What if Mike White's The White Lotus is more than just a dark comedy television series? What if we look at it as a striking exploration of the human psyche? In a recent episode of the Empowered Through Compassion podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sunni (Sun) Brown, a dynamic IFS practitioner, author of Gamestorming and The Doodle Revolution, and creator of Deep Self Design™. Together, we unpacked the psychological architecture of the show using the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Sunni brings a rare blend of creativity, compassion, and clarity to her work, infusing IFS with elements of Zen, mindfulness, Hakomi, design thinking, with a deep appreciation of the powerful modality of doodling! With over 1.6 million views on her TED Talk, she is no stranger to harnessing storytelling to illuminate complex inner worlds. Our conversation turned The White Lotus from a binge-worthy show into a rich case study of internal dynamics—hypothesizing that some of the repeating themes might even reflect Mike White (the creator) own inner system!

Repüljünk vissza pár évtizedet, amikor minden gyereknek kihagyhatatlan vasárnapi program volt, hogy megnézzék a Gumimacikat. Két ilyen gyerek volt Freddy és Szabi, akik bemutatják, hogy mi is volt ez a sorozat, hogyan jött létre, miben volt forradalmi és jól öregedett-e. Emellett retrózunk egy kicsit a legjobb és legrosszabb epizódok kapcsán. A podcast elején meg nagy meglepetés! Szabi Youtube csatornája: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@gameplatz⁩ Freddy epizód ajánlásai (Disney Plus számozással!): Legjobb részek 1x13 (Ősgumimacis rész) 6x11-12 (Duplarész Igthorn herceg diadala) 6x02 (Mindkét történet jó) 5x05 (Cavin szörnnyé változik) Vicces részek 2x05 (2. történet. Toadie átáll gumimacikhoz) 4x06 (1. történet. Talán legviccesebb kezdés valaha!) 4x07 (1. történet. Szörnyek babákká változnak) 5x04 (1. történet. Tummit Ightorn szétzabáltatja pár infókért) 6x04 (Toadie transzvesztitaként bizarr de vicces) Rémisztő részek 1x08 (2. történet. A vízköpős rész) 1x12 (2. történet. Álomkobold nyomában) 6x14 (Sunni varázslat miatt rohamosan öregszik) Legrosszabb részek 4x01 (Hét mesterlövész paródia) 6x08 (Bíborköpenyes bajnok visszatér) 6x09 (Keselyük királynője. Szinkroni roncs rész emellett) 6x10 Visszatérés Medvébiába) 6x18 (A teljesen méltatlan utolsó rész idegesítő barbár gumimacikkal)

Join us for a special episode of F&S On Air: an interview discussing the seminal article, "Target trial emulation of preconception serum vitamin D status on fertility outcomes: a couples-based approach." Host Micah Hill interviews authors Julia DiTosto and Sunni Mumford. Read the article:  https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(24)01963-0/fulltext View Fertility and Sterility at https://www.fertstert.org/

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Dr Morgaine Gaye - Food Futurologist and Phd in Quantum Philosophy Dr David Kessler - Author and former Commissioner with the US Food and Drug AdministrationWill Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Butch Wilmore & Sunni Williams - NASA Astronauts Dr Sam Chapman - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kenoteq Lucy Black - Kenoteq's Head of Business Development Robert F Kennedy Jr - United States Secretary of Health Doctor Molly O'Shea - Spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics Marcus Beard - Former Government Digital Counter-Misinformation StrategistJamie Christon - CEO of Chester Zoo Ros Clubb - Head of Wild Animal Science and Policy at the RSPCA Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Franks speaks to a British-Syrian Alawite who came under attack, along with her family, during the sectarian violence on Syria's coast in March.The Alawite sect is an offshoot of Shia Islam and its followers make up around 10 per cent of Syria's population, which is majority Sunni.The recent violence came after fighters loyal to the country's overthrown former president, Bashar al-Assad, who is an Alawite himself, led deadly raids on the new government's security forces.Those attacks resurrected deep-seated anger over Assad's repressive dictatorship, with Alawite civilians seen by some as complicit in the crimes of his regime - and as part of the insurgency that followed his fall.The new Sunni Islamist-led government had called for support from various military units and militia groups to respond to the attacks on its security forces – which then escalated into a wave of sectarian anger aimed at Alawite civilians.Human rights groups estimate that around 900 civilians, mainly Alawites, were killed by pro-government forces across Syria's coastal region in early March.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Tim Franks Producer: Ben Cooper Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In episode 35 of The Lost Child Podcast, we dive into the powerful portrayal of grief, healing, and faith in The Chosen Season 4. Join us as we reflect on key moments from the series and discuss how they resonate with our personal journey through grief after the tragic loss of our daughter, Sunni. Permission to Use Clips: We've received official permission from The Chosen to use clips from the series in this episode. All rights to the original material are held by The Chosen. We're grateful for their support and are excited to share this discussion with our community. Watch The Chosen: For more about The Chosen and to explore the incredible storytelling, check out their app and website: Website: https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us Watch Online: https://watch.thechosen.tv/#carousels Get The Chosen App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-chosen/id6443956656 Disclaimer: This video includes clips from The Chosen for commentary and educational purposes, used with permission. This one might be better to watch instead of listening to. Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/fDcaoWkcJGc Follow Us: https://lostchildpodcast.store/ Support The Pod on Patreon - patreon.com/LostChildPodcast390    

Is this the right moment to roll out the red carpet for Syria's new leader?  France is the first Western country to welcome Ahmed al-Sharaa, who with the toppling of Bashar al-Assad last December, shed his fatigues and his Islamist militia leader name Abu Mohammed al-Joulani. The right moment? Yes, if it is time to fully scrap sanctions and help Syria's economy a chance to recover from more than a decade of civil war. The new masters of Damascus say they need money and time, time to make good on their pledge of an inclusive country that protects its myriad of minorities.Already, there have been missteps and bloodbaths, the most recent involving sectarian killing between Sunni militiamen and the Druze community – a community present across the borders of Lebanon and Israel, Israel, which has carried out bombing raids in Syria in the name of protecting the Druzes. On that score, what message does Emmanuel Macron send to the Israelis when he welcomes Sharaa?And with Paris, there is a history: Syria was a protectorate of France until independence in 1946, and in the not-so distant past: the last Syrian leader welcomed to Paris was Bashar al-Assad as guest of honor on Bastille Day in 2008. With hindsight, not a good look despite Assad's popularity with French conservative and far-right MPs. What's the right approach this time?

Welcome to Book of Lies Podcast! We have a drawing/contest to earn a free book of lies podcast mug for those listeners out in the universe, a winner will be annouced June 1st 2025. Email your entries to bookofliespodcast@gmail.comThis week we bring you an episode for American Greed streaming on Peacock. Joel Steiner was a convicted felon who was banned from selling securies in the 80's because he's a crook, that didnt stop him and his brothers from running and raising over 1 billions dollars from 30 thousand investors. Tap into this episode to watch out for a scam like this.We catch up on Sunni's birthday shindig, what we've been watching and more. Send us a message anytime, or just listen in to learn how to get a chance at this exclusive Book of Lies Podcast Mug.Subscribe and follow. Follow us on social @bookofliespodcast. 

Bill and Caleb discuss updates from "the Sunni side of the aisle," including Washington's policy pivot on the Haqqani Network, the U.S. military's airstrike strategy in Somalia, the Turkestan Islamic Party's rebranding attempt, the recent death of a key Islamic State leader, and Shabaab's current operations.

What's it like to be an Orthodox Christian in Syria? Father Josiah Trenham shares powerful stories of faith under fire. Over 12 years ago, Sunni jihadists kidnapped the Archbishop. Today's Archbishop faces no less danger. When the leader of ISIS passed through Aleppo, he sent a chilling message: "I'll have your head." The Archbishop's bold reply? "Come and take it—I'm not leaving my people."The courage of Syrian Christians under persecution is both inspiring and convicting—a sharp contrast to the religious freedom we often take for granted. Join Father Josiah and me as we explore religious freedom worldwide, the history of the Orthodox Church, the power of martyrs, and more.Fr Josiah's YouTube channel: ⁨@PatristicNectarFilms⁩ NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!00:00:00 - Intro00:03:46 - Why Orthodox?00:09:09 - Catholic vs Orthodox00:09:43 - Covenant Eyes00:10:46 - Orthodox vs Catholic vs Protestant00:19:08 - Orthodox are Very Stubborn00:20:22 - Crowd Health00:21:21 - Orthodox Liturgy melted Father's heart00:25:41 - Biggest differences between Catholic and Orthodox?00:29:42 - EveryLife00:30:30 - “Radical Difference” in understanding of Holy Spirit00:41:50 - Christians in Syria and Middle East00:44:40 - Early Church Martyrs00:48:43 - Are you in touch with Christians in Syria?00:50:28 - Islam and War in Syria00:54:56 - What do you make of moderate Muslims?01:09:06 - What can we do for Syrians?01:14:41 - Trump Administration

Syria's Alawite ethnic minority consider March 7 the start of a genocidal campaign. To the Sunni majority, it marked operations to quash a coup. While regaining trust won't be easy, preventing more violence will be a key test for the new Syria. Also: today's stories, including whether Democrats can make inroads in Florida amidst increasing polarization; a look at mass protests and mounting arrests in Turkey's main cities after the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, an opposition leader and a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; and how one volcanic island may save an at-risk banana crop. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

When the Safavid dynasty, founded in 1501, built a state that championed Iranian identity and Twelver Shi'ism, it prompted the more established Ottoman Empire to align itself definitively with Sunni legalism. The political, religious, and military conflicts that arose have since been widely studied, but little attention has been paid to their diplomatic relationship. In Gifts in the Age of Empire: Ottoman-Safavid Cultural Exchange, 1500–1639 (University of Chicago Press, 2023), Dr. Sinem Arcak Casale sets out to explore these two major Muslim empires through a surprising lens: gifts. Countless treasures—such as intricate carpets, gilded silver cups, and ivory-tusk knives—flowed from the Safavid to the Ottoman Empire throughout the sixteenth century. While only a handful now survive, records of these gifts exist in court chronicles, treasury records, poems, epistolary documents, ambassadorial reports, and travel narratives. Tracing this elaborate archive, Dr. Casale treats gifts as representative of the complicated Ottoman-Safavid coexistence, demonstrating how their rivalry was shaped as much by culture and aesthetics as it was by religious or military conflict. Gifts in the Age of Empire explores how gifts were no mere accessories to diplomacy but functioned as a mechanism of competitive interaction between these early modern Muslim courts. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new 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 episodes 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

When the Safavid dynasty, founded in 1501, built a state that championed Iranian identity and Twelver Shi'ism, it prompted the more established Ottoman Empire to align itself definitively with Sunni legalism. The political, religious, and military conflicts that arose have since been widely studied, but little attention has been paid to their diplomatic relationship. In Gifts in the Age of Empire: Ottoman-Safavid Cultural Exchange, 1500–1639 (University of Chicago Press, 2023), Dr. Sinem Arcak Casale sets out to explore these two major Muslim empires through a surprising lens: gifts. Countless treasures—such as intricate carpets, gilded silver cups, and ivory-tusk knives—flowed from the Safavid to the Ottoman Empire throughout the sixteenth century. While only a handful now survive, records of these gifts exist in court chronicles, treasury records, poems, epistolary documents, ambassadorial reports, and travel narratives. Tracing this elaborate archive, Dr. Casale treats gifts as representative of the complicated Ottoman-Safavid coexistence, demonstrating how their rivalry was shaped as much by culture and aesthetics as it was by religious or military conflict. Gifts in the Age of Empire explores how gifts were no mere accessories to diplomacy but functioned as a mechanism of competitive interaction between these early modern Muslim courts. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new 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 episodes 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/islamic-studies

How did a small offshoot of Al Qaeda overthrow a major country in the Middle East and establish a diplomatic dialogue with the United States? Dr. Aaron Zelin is one of the foremost experts on jihadist movements past and present. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the rise of its vanquisher – the jihadist group known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Dr. Zelin analyzes the conditions that led to the shocking revolution in Syria, its geopolitical implications, and the “pragmatic” jihadism of HTS. A comprehensive overview of Sunni extremism, the complex motives of HTS leadership, and how it all fits on the global chessboard.   Dr. Aaron Zelin is the Gloria and Ken Levy Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he also directs the Islamic State Worldwide Activity Map project. He is the founder of jihadology.net, where you can find translations and analysis of jihadi source materials. Follow him on X at @azelin.

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Government-backed paramilitary forces (supported by Turkey) in Syria's Alawite enclave brutally suppressed the Alawite opposition. The Alawites are now seeking protection at Russian military bases as the Sunni-led government consolidates power.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-fresh-mess-in-syria

Burnie and Ashley discuss foot care, guy foot care, SpaceX's scrubbed mission, Butch and Sunni's latest extension, Anora's Oscar marketing campaign, movie swag vs videogame swag, Pokemon Go is sold, Infection Free Zone, games that use real world maps, and running our own city of Austin. Extended version of this podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/morningsomewhereFor the link dump visit: http://www.morningsomewhere.comFor merch, check out: http://store.morningsomewhere.com

Burnie and Ashley test some tech, correct Ashley's ongoing Potter mistakes, curling, Katy Perry in space, Butch & Sunni's employment status, Chapelle Roan's advanced promotion, Fyre Festival 2, Epstein logs, buying low, and their plans for the weekend. This episode is extended on Patreon.