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Tonight on The Last Word: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requests a gag order on Donald Trump. Also, Republicans backpedal on IVF protections after the Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos could be considered children. Plus, Hungary votes to approve Sweden's NATO membership. And Trump continues to underperform in primary elections. Joyce Vance, Andrew Weissmann, Sen. Tina Smith, Timothy Snyder, and Simon Rosenberg join Lawrence O'Donnell.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     Ukrainian officials signaled Sunday that Kyiv is open to a possible future peace summit with Russia to end the brutal war, however, serious doubts remain that such a summit is remotely possible. Hungary ended years of uncertainty regarding Sweden's NATO membership bid on Monday, finally voting to approve their ascension into the alliance. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden clears a final hurdle in a bid to join NATO. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs in on the hostage and ceasefire talks. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are making separate border stops this week. Canada and Russia are appealing the 2022 Winter Olympics re-rankings in a figure skating team event. And, we'll tell you why experts say America's record amount of credit card debt isn't as bad as you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We head to Budapest where a parliamentary vote looks set to approve Sweden's Nato accession. Plus: protests by Europe's farmers continue, South Korea's healthcare woes and a round-up of art and culture news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Rocket Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of the independent equity research firm Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy, join host Vago Muradian to discuss another big week on Wall Street; budget uncertainty in Washington as well as France and Germany; the slow pace of Western rearmament, leadership changes at Boeing to improve production quality; whether business travel will decline with changes in how many work and high pricing; earnings analysis as BAE Systems, Garmin, Hensoldt, Hexcel, MTU, and Rolls-Royce report; Washington's 500 new sanctions on Russia in the wake of the killing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny; Hungary's decision to buy 18 Saab Gripen C/D fighters that it started leasing in 2001 as signal of Budapest's approval of Sweden's NATO membership; and takeaways from the Singapore Airshow.

11:50 - Interview with Beverly Ocheing on Senegal In our sixth episode of Headlines and History, we discuss the recent crisis in Senegal and its implications for West Africa with Beverly Ochieng, and Kelly covers recent news out of El Salvador, Sweden & NATO, and the 2026 Soccer World Cup. Beverly Ochieng is a senior digital journalist and Africa specialist at BBC Monitoring and an expert on African power politics, security, and governance. She's also a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Africa Program. She has a background in literature and cohosted the pioneering Africa-focused literary podcast "2 Girls and a Pod" from 2015 to 2018.  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Episode recorded: February 13, 2024. Produced by Jarrett Dang and Freddie Mallinson. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Twitter @GUDiplomacy. Send any feedback to diplomacy@georgetown.edu.

Turkey blocked Sweden's NATO membership for nine months saying Stockholm needed to curb anti-Turkish groups it classifies as terrorists. Those demands were widely dismissed as a foil for Ankara's real aim, to get the United States Congress to authorize the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Yet, some of Turkey's concerns were legitimate, says Sweden's Former Foreign Minister Ann Linde.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A few weeks ago Turkey finally approved Sweden's NATO bid. In return, Ankara got a green light from the Biden administration for F-16s, something that's been on President Erdogan's wishlist. Now, despite Erdogan's antics over Sweden and his playing host to Iran and Russia's leaders, it looks like the Biden administration is employing a new approach of positive reinforcement with Ankara. Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to explain why now is not the time for Washington to reward Turkey's Erdogan.Sinan Ciddi is a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he contributes to FDD's Turkey Program and Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). He is also an Associate Professor of Security Studies at the Command and Staff College-Marine Corps University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.Read Sinan Ciddi's latest here: Don't reward ErdoganYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:United States Welcomes Greece's Signing of the Artemis AccordsGov't mulls raising Golden Visa threshold to tackle housing crisis

Turkish military forces are carrying out an air assault on US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria, and Ankara has warned that a land operation may follow. The crackdown comes amid reports that Washington may pull its forces out of Syria and Iraq. Turkey's government accuses Kurdish forces in north-eastern Syria of being linked to attacks on its army. Turkish drone strikes are bombarding oil refineries and electricity production in the Syrian border region controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a coalition of ethnic militias and rebel groups."The targets are energy infrastructure and that sort of stuff. Obviously, the goal is to make that area not sustainable, as a sustainable haven for the SDF," says Aydin Selcen, a former senior Turkish diplomat and now regional analyst for the Medyascope news portal.The SDF's ranks include the Kurdish People's Defence Units (YPG) and Women's Protection Units (YPJ), which Ankara accuses of being affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK. The armed movement is considered a terrorist organisation by both Ankara and Washington."The end game as defined by the Turkish authorities is to prevent a terrorist statelet [being created] beyond Turkish borders," explains Selcen."This means allowing the PKK or its Syrian affiliates, the YPG and YPJ, to establish a local administration in that area. War on terror is perhaps the number one priority for this government." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month threatened a new land invasion into Syria.Turkish forces already control a large swathe of Syrian territory from previous operations against Syrian Kurdish forces.Possible US withdrawalThe SDF is backed by a US military force of around 900 soldiers in the war against the so-called Islamic State group, raising the possibility of a conflict between NATO and its allies.Ankara's ongoing assault comes amid reports that Washington is considering pulling its forces out of Syria and Iraq."Washington may be preparing to hand off SDF as a partner to the Syrian regime and saying: 'you guys sort yourselves out, we are actually going to leave'," said Turkey analyst Sinan Ciddi of the US-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies."The administration is apparently toying with the idea that it's no longer worth keeping US troops there because they are in harm's way," he said.At least some in the US administration want to explore, if they pulled their troops from northern Syria, "the extent to which Turkey could sort out its problems with the Kurds via engaging with the Syrian regime", Ciddi added.US-Turkey resetA US withdrawal from Syria would relieve years of tension between NATO allies Turkey and the United States."Unfortunately, this relationship with the United States and YPG creates a barrier between Turkey and the United States," said Bilgehan Alagoz, a professor of international relations at Istanbul's Marmara University. "A NATO ally should not act against other allies' national concerns," she said. "That's the main reason why Turkey perceives US policy in Syria as a national security concern." Sweden deal unlikely to resolve bitter dispute between NATO and TurkeyWith Ankara last month lifting its veto on Sweden's NATO membership and the White House reciprocating by green-lighting the sale of military jets to Turkey, the NATO allies appear to be seeking to reset ties. Analyst Selcen warns time may be running out for the SDF."If the Americans leave, it will be very difficult for the SDF to survive unless they cut a deal with Damascus," Selcen said. "But the timing is of the essence, of course – they cannot get the same terms that they will get once the Americans leave."Damascus compromiseBut Selcen suggests if the SDF moves quickly, it could secure a deal with Damascus that ensures its survival – at least in the short term, given the weakness of the Syrian security forces."At the end of the day, they will have to come up with some kind of modus vivendi with [Syrian President Bashar Al] Assad. It does not mean that Assad will come to control this region again as he did. But they will have to come up with some sort of a solution with Damascus."There could equally be advantages for the Turkish government, he believes. Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria"It will also be, in the end, a kind of a safe face-saving formula for Ankara, which can now take Damascus as the main interlocutor to deal with this [Kurdish problem]," Selcen said."All these sides will be very happy to see the American presence leave the region – with the exception of, of course, the Iraqi Kurds and the Syrian Kurds."Opposition to the US military presence in Syria is rare common ground between Ankara and Damascus.If Damascus was to retake control of the predominantly Kurdish region, analysts say, it could be enough for Erdogan to claim victory over the SDF, end Turkey's assault, and remove the main point of tension between Ankara and Washington.

“Dead Man's Hand” is Brad Taylor's 18th installment in the Pike Logan series. Brad served more than 21 years in our nation's military, 8 years as a member of the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta, more commonly known at Delta Force. He holds a Master's of Science in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, with a concentration in irregular warfare. His previous 17 novels have all been ranked on the New York Times best seller list. His latest novel is titled “Dead Man's Hand”. He wasn't intending to write about Ukraine & Russia, but in preparing his research he was reminded of the Russian “Perimeter System”. The Perimeter System was created by the Soviet Union in response to the US ”Star Wars” initiative. It was an early form of artificial intelligence that would automatically launch their nuclear missiles if it was determined that the US had decapitated Soviet leadership with a successful first strike. NATO called the system the “Dead Hand”. His novel “Ghosts of War”, published in 2014 was about Russian invading Ukraine.  “Dead Man's Hand” centers on a Ukrainian plot to assassinate Putin and the potential for triggering the Dead Hand system. Brad says it is always a risk to write in a theme that reflects current events. In this case there were three main risks that might happen before publication; the Ukrainian war would be over, Sweden's NATO membership would be approved, and the potential that Putin would be removed from power before publication. Brad prides himself in actually exploring the locations that are featured in his book. He says he was not about to get shot at in Ukraine and go traipsing across Russia. However, he did discover some interesting features in Sweden and Denmark that made their way into the book. During our conversation I also take the opportunity to pick Brad's brain about the current world events taking place in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza. His informed answers may surprise some listeners. TAKEAWAY: “One of the best traits for a special operator is someone who is a problem solver.”

Ankara's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership after a 10-month delay has spurred hopes of a reset in relations between Turkey and the alliance, but tensions still run deep. French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to Sweden focused heavily on defence amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.While its NATO membership was seen as critical amid persisting concerns over border security, Turkey refused to ratify Sweden's entry until a long list of demands from its partners were met.Sweden's accession saw a lifting of restrictions by NATO countries on military hardware sales to Turkey, says Aydin Selcen, a former senior Turkish diplomat who is now a regional analyst for Mediyacope, a Turkish news portal."F-16s are being bought [from the US]. This will keep the Turkish air force up in the air for some time... Deals like this one will keep the relationship afloat," he told RFI.F-16 dealFor years, US President Joe Biden blocked the sale of American F-16 fighter jets amid concerns over rising tensions between Turkey and its neighbours over territorial disputes.With Ankara ratifying NATO's expansion, the White House has authorised the sale, and Congress is expected to ratify the deal. However it may not be the diplomatic victory Ankara claims."The last I heard was the State Department was drawing up a letter demanding the transfer of F-16s as a kind of a certification program," says Turkey specialist Sinan Ciddi, of the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies."They could halt transfers if the Turks , for example, continue to antagonise Greek airspace or overflights."Erdogan's advantage?Erdogan may retain an advantage, though. Hungary has yet to ratify Sweden's membership and Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Oban is a close ally of the Turkish leader.Last week, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland held two days of talks in Ankara. The talks were focused on enabling better cooperation between the US and Turkey.Analyst Selcen says Turkey's is still as strategically important to NATO as it was when it joined in 1952 at the height of the Cold War."The same geopolitical reasons to keep Turkey as a strong military ally remain valid," said Selcen. "On the one hand against the north, Russia, and on the other Iran and other terrorist threats."The war against the Islamic State jihadists remains a point of tension because of Washington's support for Syrian Kurdish fighters.These include the YPG, which is affiliated with the PKK, and which has been fighting Turkey for decades and is designated by both the European Union and the US as a terrorist group."The US relationship with YPG poisons almost all the potential collaborations," political scientist Bilgehan Alagoz of Istanbul's Marmara University says.So first [the] United States should check its policy towards the YPG, and then Turkey and the United States can start talking about other issues."Erdogan, Alagoz adds, is holding NATO hostage to extract concessions over Sweden's membership.Along with his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his refusal to impose sanctions against Moscow, this is raising questions over Ankara's loyalties.With the threat posed by Russia expected to grow, and the danger of contagion from the Israel-Hamas conflict, resolving the trust deficit between Turkey and its NATO partners has never been more important. French president urges Turkey to support Sweden's bid to join NATO

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on February 1st 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Michael Walsh

The United States has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye after Turkish Grand National Assembly ratified Sweden's NATO membership. The State Department notified U.S. Congress of the $23bn agreement to sell the aircraft, modernization kits, and other equipment. These developments indicate that we are nearing the conclusion of the long-debated F-16 issue which should have been a rather routine and less politicized arms deal between the two NATO allies. Many observers regard the sale of F-16s a glimmer of hope for improving bilateral ties. The sale might serve as an opportunity to begin a new chapter by addressing mutual distrust and promoting cooperation between the two countries. What are the remaining steps for the completion of the sale? What is the importance of the F-16s for Türkiye's security needs? What are the implications of the F-16 deal's for the U.S.-Türkiye defense relations, and how does this influence their broader partnership? Will this momentum spillover to other issue areas where significant differences remain? The SETA Foundation in Washington DC is pleased to convene a panel of experts to discuss the F-16 deal's implications for the U.S.-Türkiye relations. Speakers Burhanettin Duran, General Coordinator, The SETA Foundation Mustafa Kibaroglu, Professor of International Relations, MEF University Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC Moderator Kilic Kanat, Research Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seta-dc/support

Sweden's bid to join NATO got a major boost when the Turkish parliament finally ratified its membership application this week. Yet with the Turkish president's signature still needed, Sweden's wait to join the military alliance may not be over. After ten long months, the Turkish parliament on Tuesday evening overwhelmingly voted to approve Sweden's Nato membership.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been holding up the ratification with a long list of demands from his allies, and the vote came after intensive diplomatic lobbying led by Washington. At the heart of the delay was Ankara's demand that the US Congress approve the sale of American F-16 fighter jets to replace Turkey's ageing airforce."Neither the United States nor Turkey trust each other on any level," said Asli Aydintasbas, an analyst with Washington-based think tank the Brookings Institution."There is also no trust here in Washington vis-a-vis the actions of the Turkish government," she continued. "They don't want to find themselves in a situation where they deliver on their end and the other side doesn't."Mutual mistrustThat distrust was exacerbated by the apparent lack of personal chemistry between Erdogan and US President Joe Biden, who in the past has described the Turkish leader as a bully.But the impasse was broken by a rare phone call between the two leaders last month. Biden reportedly convinced Erdogan that he could only persuade Congress to allow the jet sale to Turkey if the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership – a deal that goes back to last year, according to Sinan Ulgen of Edam, an Istanbul-based think tank."There is an agreement that was essentially struck during the last NATO summit in Vilnius whereby the US side would essentially start the formal notification of the F-16 package once the Turkish parliament ratifies the accession of Sweden to NATO," Ulgen said.But behind Turkey's lengthy delay lies scepticism in Ankara whether Biden can deliver Congress.Lame duck?Hostility towards Erdogan over his authoritarianism and threats to neighbours, including Greece, is a rare issue that bridges the deep divide between US Democrats and Republicans.Erdogan's strong backing of Hamas, which he calls a "liberation movement", has only added to that hostility.Meanwhile, Biden is increasingly seen as a lame-duck president as 2024 elections approach."Now [Donald] Trump is marching on the way to triumph once more, maybe, probably. Biden cannot be exerting pressure over the Senate and House of Representatives for the sake of Turkey," predicts Sezin Oney, a commentator with Turkish news portal Duvar.Oney points out Biden's failure to get Congress to sign off on funding for Ukraine can only add to Ankara's unease."I mean, he couldn't do it in the case of Ukraine; he's struggling with that. So how can he do it on behalf of Turkey, which doesn't deliver anything and, on top of it, supports Hamas?" she questioned. Turkey under fire after declaring Hamas a 'liberation' group Erdogan weighs benefits of friendlier ties with Turkey's Western alliesFrom Turkey to HungarySuch concerns could yet further delay Sweden's membership.While the Turkish parliament ratified NATO's expansion, Erdogan has to sign off on the legislation and send the document to the US State Department as per the military alliance's rules.But political momentum is behind the deal."Congressional approvals really rely on key party spokespeople on the committees," said analyst Aydintasbas. "There is still overwhelming approval for the deal – enough numbers to make it past foreign relations committees in both houses, because it is so important for transatlantic unity, not because the US Congress approves of Turkey's foreign policy direction."But even if the hurdle of Turkey is finally overcome, Hungary is yet to ratify – and Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after 20 months, is now demanding unspecified concessions from Sweden.With Erdogan a close ally of Orban, NATO may yet need Turkey's assistance in finally bringing Sweden into the fold.

The UN says it will investigate all UNWRA employees after alleged involvement in the October 7th Hamas attack. Kenya judge stops the deployment of 1,000 soldiers to Haiti. US says it intends to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after signing off on Sweden's NATO assignment. A transgender swimmer challenges World Aquatics over competition restrictions. And some US museums are closing their exhibits featuring Native American artifacts after new regulations take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode: Ice bathing, Turkey's parliament votes on Sweden's Nato bid, top Sweden Democrat calls for ban on Islamic symbols, Sweden's complicated relationship with wolves, and how a cyber attack hit Swedish authorities and retailers.Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Emma Löfgren and James Savage, and we also have an interview with Shahid Raza, who is Director of RISE Cybersecurity Unit, Research Director at Cybercampus Sweden and Professor of Cybersecurity at Mälardalen University.Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:Ice bathing Ice-swimming in Sweden: Is this the world's most extreme competition?NatoTurkey's president signed off on the ratification of Sweden's Nato application a few hours after we recorded the episode, nullifying some speculation that we opted to leave out. Turkey approves Sweden's Nato application as Erdogan signs ratificationSwedish Prime Minister ‘won't negotiate' with Hungary on Nato bidEXPLAINED: What happens next for Sweden's Nato application?PoliticsTop Sweden Democrat: No paradigm shift yet in Swedish migrationOpposition calls for Sweden Democrat to resign over Mohammed tweetWolvesWolf caught on camera in StockholmWild boar thrive while Sweden targets ‘mythical' wolfCyberattackSome Swedish shops start to reopen after hacker attackRussian group behind hacker attack on Swedish authorities and retailers

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim join host Vago Muradian to discuss how Donald Trump is complicating a border-Ukraine aid deal and appropriations as the Pentagon runs out of assistance for Kyiv, whether America's allies in Europe and Asia can keep Ukraine afloat until Washington gets its act together, the implications for American power and the global rules based order if Russia wins, Hungary pumps the brakes on Sweden's NATO membership after Turkey approves Stockholm's accession, implications of China's weakened economy as well as population loss and increasingly unpopular leadership, North Korea's recent nuclear saber rattling, congressional reaction to Biden administration's strikes against Houthi targets, Israel's continued rejection of peace efforts as Bibi Netanyahu continues to reject peace efforts and blames Qatar for funding Hamas — even though Doha did so with Jerusalem's blessing — and New Hampshire primary takeaways.

This week: Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks amble along (0:30), Netanyahu snubs Qatar (5:11), militants kill 21 IDF soldiers in a single attack (10:25), and more from Israel-Palestine; in Yemen, the U.S. prepares for a “sustained military campaign” (15:40) while a new report details the effect of sanctions on humanitarian relief (16:50); talk of (another) U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq (19:24); Pakistan and Iran agree to stand down (22:22); India's Modi opens a controversial new temple (24:39); Cameroon begins implementing a malaria vaccine program (26:09); Somalia-Ethiopia tensions continue to simmer (27:24); Ukraine all but confirms it shot down a Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs (29:23); Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO accession (31:01); and protests erupt in Argentina against Milei's shock therapy policies (33:50). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

While the tourism boom in Greece over the last years can be felt across the country, its epicenter is a group of islands in the Aegean known as the Cyclades. The tourism boom is also fueling seemingly nonstop development on the islands, putting the focus on the sustainability of this development model. Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how tourism and frantic development is impacting Greece's most popular islands, and look into the efforts of a relatively new initiative called the Sustainable Cyclades project, which aims to put a spotlight on these issues.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:The Sustainable Cyclades projectAs Development Alters Greek Islands' Nature and Culture, Locals Push BackTurkey's Edrogan signs off on Sweden's NATO membership#NoJetsForTurkey coalition calls for US Congress scrutiny of F-16 saleStudents in Greece protest plans to introduce private universities

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The United States seeks assistance from China in addressing the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Russia alleges Ukraine shot down a military plane carrying Russian POWs. Slovakia shows signs of shifting its position on the Ukraine conflict. Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, indicates a potential end to his block on Sweden's NATO bid. A Canadian federal court finds Justin Trudeau's emergency powers during a 2022 protest unconstitutional. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkey's Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve Sweden's membership into NATO, clearing one of the final hurdles for a major expansion of the military alliance. The move comes after nearly two years of Ankara setting roadblocks and delaying Sweden's swift accession to the NATO alliance. Despite Tuesday's vote Sweden's accession is not yet guaranteed. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest move by Turkey's Parliament and look at the lessons US policymakers should walk away with from Erdogan's handling of Sweden's NATO accession.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey Backs Sweden's NATO BidTurkey votes in favor of Sweden's NATO membership after months of delayBiden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey 'without delay'Government aims to secure at least 120 Conservative votes

Facts & Spins for January 25, 2024 Top Stories: Trump wins the New Hampshire GOP primary, 65 Ukrainian PoWs are killed in a Russian military plane crash, a judge rules that Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act was ‘unjustified,' Turkey's parliament ratifies Sweden's NATO bid, the US strikes Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Arizona's GOP chair resigns amid bribery allegations, the UNHCR says 569 Rohingya died at sea in 2023, an Oregon jury awards $85M to wildfire victims, measles cases surge in Europe and a study finds that going to school improves life expectancy. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Texas continues erecting obstacles along the southern border, despite SCOTUS telling them to stop. Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO membership. Trump wins New Hampshire. Apparently, a memo went out to Democrats far and near to start talking about baby killing. A Canadian judge smacks Trudeau. And one Oklahoma pastor is a badass.

Netflix shares are up in extended trade as the streaming giant boosts subscriber numbers and revenue beats expectations. The company has also inked a $5bn deal to stream live WWE. Former U.S. President Donald Trump secures victory in the New Hampshire primary over Nikki Haley who has refused to bow out of the race to become GOP presidential nominee. The contest will now move to Haley's home state of South Carolina in late February. German software titan SAP announces a €2bn streamlining project which could affect up to 8,000 jobs in order to focus more directly on A.I. ambitions. In Ankara, the Turkish parliament finally ratifies Sweden's NATO membership bid with Hungary's approval now the remaining obstacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with KJ Boyle, research assistant with The Revolving Door Project, to discuss his recent piece in The New Republic entitled "Donald Trump Is No Friend to the Working Class." Then, they speak with Prem Thakker, politics reporter at The Intercept, to discuss his recent reporting on the use of chemical weapons on pro-Palestine demonstrators at Columbia University. And THEN, they are joined by David Bedar, history teacher and member of the Newton Teacher's Association (NTA), to discuss the teacher's union ongoing strike efforts. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Donald Trump's New Hampshire win, US strikes on Yemen and Iraq, fracturing among the House and Senate GOP, mass layoffs, Sweden's NATO pitch, Ukraine's defensive, and US abortion travel bans, before parsing through Nikki Haley's response to her concrete loss in New Hampshire and Donald Trump's response to her. KJ Boyle then joins, diving right into his assessment of the incredible flourishing of the US labor movement under President Biden – particularly coming out of Donald Trump's administration – despite some pushback. Boyle tackles Donald Trump's very typical GOP approach to the labor wing of his administration, appointing CEOs and union-busting lawyers to the DOL and NLRB, before stepping back to assess Biden's appointments in Jennifer Abruzzo at the NLRB, and Julie Su as Secretary of Labor, and their importance in pushing us towards a return to the Joy Silk doctrine, and a re-establishment of US labor rights. Prem Thakker, next, walks Sam and Emma through Columbia University's long history of student activism and divestment campaigns, beyond and including Israel, before running through a briefer summary of the recent developments on Columbia's campus in the wake of October 7th, which have seen the disbanding of multiple pro-Palestinian student organizations and the rampant discrimination and harassment of Palestinian students and allies. Thakker wraps up with the recent attack on a Colombia protest by alleged Zionist students, and Colombia's refusal to address the incident without extreme pressure. David Bedar joins from the picket line in Newton, MA, as he walks through the basis for the NTA's strike in the city and the Mayor's complete mismanagement of the education sector, from underfunding and understaffing to poor pay and absurdly poor family policy, before wrapping up the show by walking through the incredibly important role of the Newton community and alumni network in standing with the Teachers' association, and what those of us outside of the community can do to help. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma discuss Jimmy Dore's new alchemical grift (it's just Silver Hawkery), Donald Trump shouts out Q in the year 2024 (and it works), and Nikki Haley's subdued performance among the best possible electorate for her. Barbara Lee kills her debate response to Adam Schiff over calls for a ceasefire, the MR Crew watches another Israeli dissident speak out against their country's failures and abuses, and Charlie Kirk downgrades his bigotry to purely speculative. 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Wednesday, January 24th, 2024Today, we have some early returns in the New Hampshire primary; Trump loses an appeal to his DC gag order; donors are suing No Labels over a bait and switch scheme; a House rep has written a letter to Merrick Garland to investigate the deep fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire; a Trump Aide who told police on ⅙ to hang themselves has left the Trump campaign; Floridians could have gotten food assistance for their kids but the state said no; US Inflation Is set to fade in 2024 as goods prices keep falling; GOP Rep Stauber is touting infrastructure projects he voted against; Turkey's parliament has ratified Sweden's NATO membership; an Audio recording reveals the moment that senior Republican figure tried to bribe Kari Lake not to run for Senate. Plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news.Promo CodeMore from our Guest:Dave Aronberghttps://twitter.com/aronberghttps://www.youtube.com/@FloridaLawManhttps://linktr.ee/davearonbergGOP rep touts ‘essential' infrastructure funds he voted againsthttps://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/gop-rep-touts-essential-infrastructure-funds-voted-rcna135217Floridians could have gotten $120 to help feed their kids. The state wasn't interestedhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article284487765.htmlKari Lake demands resignation of Arizona Republican Party chair who offered a bribe not to runhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998855/kari-lake-arizona-bribe-run-senate-audio-dewit.html'Bewildered and betrayed': Donors sue centrist No Labels over 'bait-and-switch' schemehttps://www.rawstory.com/no-label-partyHow We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforcehttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Have some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansHow We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-tee Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com Subscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/ Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewrote

Donald Trump won New Hampshire's Republican primary, defeating Nikki Haley, who had hoped for a strong showing in the independent-minded state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 24th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Trump wins NH primary; U.S. strikes targets in Iraq, Yemen; Turkey backs Sweden's NATO bid; Doomsday Clock; Netflix subscribers; Oscar noms and snubs.

Prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán invites his Swedish counterpart for talks on Sweden's Nato bid; western countries press China on minority rights; New Zealand sends a defence team to the Middle East for maritime security in the Red Sea and at least one in 10 MPs in Belgium has a parent who also held office. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco delivers the rundown of the Oscar nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign up to Nebula to get the ad-free access to the full Daily Briefing every single day: https://go.nebula.tv/thedailybriefingWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingIn today's episode, we run through Egypt's plan to back Somalia on the dispute with Ethiopia. Also, we discuss families of Israeli hostages storming parliament; Erdogan to approve Sweden's NATO bid; & Germany's extreme-right ruling.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Turkey Sweden NATO.

The US conducted airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. We're hearing from voters in New Hampshire's GOP presidential showdown between former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is letting Trump's gag order stand in his federal January 6th case. Mexico scored a legal victory against US gunmakers. Legendary CBS journalist Charles Osgood has died. Lastly, after months of delays, Sweden is one step closer to joining NATO.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About a week ago Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey, where he met with Turkish President Erdogan. Diplomatic sources said Blinken arrived bearing potential gifts to entice Turkey to wrap up the issue of Sweden's NATO membership. These included everything from new ways to provide F-16s to Turkey to a White House visit for Turkish President Erdogan. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a former Pentagon official, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why rewarding Erdogan for actions that responsible governments do without enticement only encourages blackmail.Read Michael Rubin's latest here: No, Erdogan should never again step foot in the White HouseYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greek government plans Athens airport IPO to sell 30% stakeIrregular border crossings at an eight-year high in 2023, says Frontex

It seemed Sweden was ready to cross the finish line last week, with the stage set for Turkey's parliament to vote on Sweden's NATO bid. At the 11th hour, however, Turkey introduced new demands over its request for F-16s. This has put Washington in a bind, as for months the issue of F-16s to Turkey seems to have been linked to the sale of F-35s to Greece. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - Greece's public broadcaster - and a contributor to Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis from Washington with the latest analysis on Sweden, Turkey and the US, and breaks down why Washington may not be able to afford delaying the sale of F-35s to Greece much longer.Read Lena Argiri's latest here in Kathimerini here: Το άγνωστο τελεσίγραφο Μπλίνκεν σε Φιντάν για τα F-16You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Screened in Cyprus, British and Cypriot aid heads to Gaza via EgyptTurkey says UK minehunters can't be sent to UkraineTurkey to block minehunter ships intended for Ukraine

In this episode of This Week Explained, we dove deep into the ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts around the globe.Our main agenda covered the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where we analyzed the current military situation and the implications of a potential Russian victory. We also touched on the Israel-Hamas conflict, examining the recent ceasefire proposal by Egypt and the complex dynamics at play.We then shifted our focus to Sweden's NATO membership bid, discussing the recent approval by the Turkish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee and the remaining hurdles, including Hungary's delay and Turkey's demands for U.S. F-16 fighter jets.The episode also covered the killing of an Iranian general by an Israeli airstrike and the subsequent threats from Iran, signaling a possible escalation in the region. We discussed the U.S. military's response to Iranian proxies in Syria and Iraq, and the delicate balance Iraq must maintain between condemning U.S. airstrikes and addressing internal security threats.Lastly, we delved into China's recent warnings to U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific, the tensions in the South China Sea, and the upcoming elections in Taiwan. We also provided insights into military wargaming exercises and the potential scenarios for a conflict involving Taiwan.00:00:00 - BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Promotion00:01:30 - Introduction to This Week Explained Podcast00:02:11 - Global Affairs Agenda Overview00:05:32 - Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update00:11:13 - Israel-Hamas Conflict Continues00:18:07 - Sweden's NATO Membership Progress00:23:23 - Iranian General Killed in Israeli Airstrike00:28:02 - US Military Actions Against Iranian Proxies00:30:25 - China's Warning to US Allies in the Indo-Pacific00:37:12 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information----------------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

Facts & Spins for December 28, 2023 Top Stories: Ex-EU president Jacques Delors dies aged 98, Michigan's Supreme Court keeps Trump on the 2024 ballot, Ukraine aims to mobilize 500K new troops, Turkey's foreign affairs commission approves Sweden's NATO bid, the New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement, Turkey strikes 71 targets in Iraq and Syria, China sanctions a US firm researching alleged Ughyur abuses, South Korea sanctions eight North Koreans, a migrant caravan advances north as US officials hold talks in Mexico and a report finds nearly 400 UK children under seven were sent to the Tavistock transgender clinic. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

①China's foreign state immunity law will take effect on Jan. 1 next year. How will it affect foreign businesses operating in China? (00:40) ②Türkiye's parliament committee approves Sweden's bid to join NATO. What happens next? (17:18) ③Year-end review: How has the Israel-Hamas conflict impacted the Middle East and beyond? (24:39)

It's been almost one year since the State Department notified Congress of the potential F-35 sale to Greece. Unfortunately, the sale has still yet to move forward. This delay coincides with Turkish President Erdogan's attempts to use Sweden's NATO membership to pressure the US over the sale of F16s. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the HALC, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the efforts to move the F35 sale to Greece forward, and break down why progress in Greek-American relations should not be affected by the dysfunctional relationship between the US and Turkey.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Complete the sale of F-35s to GreeceTurkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargoTurkey says Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membershipCongress presses State Department on Turkey's drone programGreece approves new law granting undocumented migrants residence rights, provided they have a jobFiscal reforms agreed by EU governments

For the second year in a row The Economist once again listed Greece as the top economic performer of the year out of a list of 35 countries, beating the likes of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Japan. Alex Patelis, the chief economic adviser to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Greece's economic performance over the last year, and break down why we should expect Greece's economy to continue to outperform in the coming year.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Which economy did best in 2023?MPs OK 2024 budgetGreece Plans Sale of Up to €10 Billion in Bonds After UpgradeTurkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargoErdogan says signals from US, Canada may help Turkey move on Sweden NATO bidCyprus says a joint operation with Mossad has foiled a suspected Iranian plot to kill Israelis

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Turkey Sweden NATO.

Swedish hopes of early Nato membership are fading as Turkey continues to hold up Sweden's bid as part of a standoff with the United States. In July, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declared he had secured Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's support for Sweden's membership bid at the Nato summit in Vilnius and that ratification would follow shortly.But hopes of Sweden joining the military alliance by the end of this year have turned to dust, with ratification still not even on the Turkish parliament's agenda.Whether Turkey signs off on Sweden's membership depends on Erdogan's relationship with US President Joseph Biden."In July, at the Nato summit in Vilnius, President Biden and Erdogan agreed to reset their relations – a sequence of events, a deal and a handshake that would start with Turkey ratifying Sweden's EU accession in the parliament," explains Asli Aydintasbas of the Washington-based Brookings Institution.For Ankara, the sale of American F-16 fighter jets to Turkey is at the centre of the rapprochement with Washington.The deal has been held up over ongoing US-Turkish tensions. Washington says it has green-lit the sale, but the purchase also needs to be ratified by Congress. Continuing lack of trust between the Nato allies has led to the ongoing impasse."It's become like a chicken-and-egg story about who should act first," suggests Ozgur Unluhisarcikli of the German Marshall Fund."Now the United States is concerned that they could actually give the F-16s, and Turkey can still not ratify. And Ankara is concerned that Turkey could drop its only remaining card, and the United States may still not respond," says Unluhisarcikli. "That's the problem."Sticking pointsErdogan said this month that Turkey will only ratify Sweden's bid if Congress votes to sanction the F-16 sale, calling for the votes to be held simultaneously.However, there is strong bipartisan opposition to the arms sales in Congress over Erdogan's aggressive stance towards neighbour Greece.Erdogan has reached out to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, holding a summit this month in Athens at which both leaders pledged to improve relations. Ankara is banking on rapprochement with Greece quelling opposition in Congress.But as one diplomatic fire was put out, another erupted. Erdogan's backing for Hamas after its attacks on Israel appears to have scuppered any hopes of a breakthrough in Congress. Turkey under fire after declaring Hamas a 'liberation' groupTrump card?But the impasse may suit Erdogan's agenda. Given the importance of securing Sweden's Nato membership to Washington and its European allies, the need for Turkey's green light gives Erdogan powerful leverage."I think one of the reasons why that ratification has not happened is because Erdogan and the Turkish government want to maximise the return on that card because this is something that you can only play once," says Sinan Ulgen of the Istanbul-based Edam think tank."What sort of leverage this card is going to give to Ankara is not a simple question to answer," says Ulgen. "It may be that, for instance, that Ankara believes that the fact that it still holds the card protects it against some of the harsh rhetoric that Turkey's partners in the West may have on Turkey's policy towards Hamas – the pressure that these governments may want to bring on Ankara regarding the current rhetoric on Hamas."So indeed, that may be the reason Turkey is holding on to that card." Erdogan weighs benefits of friendlier ties with Turkey's Western alliesWith Congress yet to schedule a vote on sanctioning the military sale to Turkey and the Turkish parliament yet to put ratification of Sweden's Nato membership on its agenda, there is no end in sight to the impasse.Analyst Aydintasbas suggests Ankara could be already eyeing American presidential elections next year and looking to the return of Donald Trump, with whom Erdogan had good relations."It was Erdogan who started trying to see if he could [drag out Swedish ratification] if he could get more. Maybe on some level, they're also thinking the Trump administration could come to power," she said.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim join host Vago Muradian to discuss what's now that the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act is law, how the administration and Senate Democrats are working with GOP on a border deal to secure Ukraine funding next year, appropriations prospects as measures funding government set to expire in January, Vladimir Putin's claim to be winning in Ukraine as EU opens accession process with Kyiv and Hungary blocks $50 billion in European aid for Ukraine, why US policymakers have to pay closer attention to Russia's alliance with North Korea, implications of the White House backing a longer Israeli campaign against Hamas after initially criticizing Jerusalem for using excessive force against civilians in Gaza as the NDAA gave Israel everything it wanted, Xi Jinping's state visit to Vietnam, Turkey's renewed opposition to Sweden's NATO member, and how Donald Trump is already shaping decision-making in Asia and Europe.

Presenter: Sara Assarsson Producer: Kris Boswell A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 8th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play.

The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Republic. MEI Editor-in-chief Alistair Taylor and Turkey Program Director Gonul Tol discuss where things stand today: the political landscape in the aftermath of the May 2023 elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's push for constitutional change, and how Turkey is dealing with key foreign policy issues like the Israel-Hamas war, Sweden's NATO membership bid, and relations with the U.S. 

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's last minute cancellation of his meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis over the Parthenon Sculptures this week has caused a diplomatic row between Greece and the UK, with Athens calling Sunak's decision “unprecedented” and “disrespectful.” Bruce Clark, a contributor to The Economist with a long expertise on Greece and the author of the recent book Athens, City of Wisdom, which dives into the story of Lord Elgin and the Parthenon Sculptures, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest move by Downing Street that is putting the issue of the Parthenon Sculptures back in the spotlight.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Britain's pointless diplomatic faux pas with GreeceAthens accuses British PM Sunak of disrespect to Greeks as marbles row deepensGreece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures on UK visitSunak cancellation politically motivatedTurkey expects to ratify Sweden's NATO accession 'within weeks' - Swedish ministerErdogan to visit Budapest next month as Turkey and Hungary hold up Sweden's membership in NATOAthens under EU pressure over Albania

Facts & Spins for November 18, 2023 Top Stories: Axios reports that Biden's campaign is considering joining TikTok, The ratification of Sweden's NATO bid is delayed in Turkey's Parliament, Ukraine prepares for another winter of Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure, Sudan calls on the UN to end its political mission, Spain's Pedro Sánchez is reelected as prime minister, A man is convicted for last year's attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Russia moves to declare the LGBTQ+ ‘public movement' extremist, Florida's Desantis is sued over a ban on a pro-Palestinian student group, WHO declares loneliness a ‘pressing global health threat,' and YouTube launches an AI tool that mimics the vocals of nine artists. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission delayed a vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday in a further setback to the Nordic country's hopes of joining the Western alliance after 18 months of delays that have left NATO allies frustrated. The move comes as Turkey's President Erdogan prepares to visit Germany, has openly aired his desire to be hosted by Biden in Washington, is looking to purchase US F-16s, and doubles down on his support for Hamas while slamming the US, Israel, and the West. Sinan Ciddi and Endy Zemenides join Thanos Davelis to break down how Turkey's holding up of Sweden's NATO bid, its continued support for Hamas, and its lambasting of the West is playing out in Washington.Endy Zemenides is the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council.Sinan Ciddi is a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he contributes to FDD's Turkey Program and Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). He is also an Associate Professor of Security Studies at the Command and Staff College-Marine Corps University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish parliamentary committee delays decision on Sweden's NATO membership bidTurkey's parliament to debate Sweden's NATO bid as Erdogan eyes Biden inviteBerlin braces for Erdoğan's anti-Israel vitriolGermany's Scholz to Block Erdogan Plan to Buy Fighter JetsSenate unanimously adopts bill blocking US military aid to AzerbaijanUS Senate passes measure blocking US military aid to Azerbaijan

On Tuesday Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlighted to German Chanellor Olaf Scholz that Greece has the fastest rate of debt reduction in the world. From around 206% of GDP in 2020, Greek debt is expected to decline this year to around 160% of GDP, and this downward trajectory is expected to continue throughout the decade. Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini and the author of the book The 13th Labour of Hercules: Inside the Greek Crisis, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how Greece has gone from the black sheep of Europe to becoming a leader in debt reduction, discuss how to keep this momentum going, and look at what broader lessons arise for both the EU and the US from Greece's debt Odyssey.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece, a debt cut championWith Grexit Averted, Guess Whose Debt Outperforms?Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' statements at the joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in BerlinEU countries are haggling over how to tackle high debt and deficit. Here's why it mattersMoody's warning on the massive U.S. debt burden has turned into a noneventAthens taking bigger role in Gaza aidGerapetritis to visit Ramallah for meeting with PA officialsTurkey's Erdogan labels Israel a 'terror state', slams its backers in WestTurkey's parliament to debate Sweden's NATO bid as Erdogan eyes Biden invite