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I remember when my friend, journalist Claire Berlinski, first contacted me about a tragic situation regarding a family trapped in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. She knew that I had helped a young girl interested in physics escape to the US to study years earlier and hoped that I might assist in this case. If ever one imagined a family appropriate to bring to safety, this would be the one. The mother was a women's rights lawyer before the takeover, and the husband worked for a French firm. The Taliban had broken into the Bar Association Office and found records of lawyers, who were being sought for arrest. One older son, and five young daughters in danger of being married off if they were discovered.Their original escape plan was foiled when the airport was bombed just before their planned departure. Because Claire lives in Frances the older boy had reached out to her for help, and she sent out a call to her followers to provide financial assistance to help the family.Claire contacted me because she knew I now lived in Canada, which has a well-established refugee program. In spite of this, for two years I was not able to find a single sponsoring agency who had a sufficiently large slot allocation to assist. Finally, after over a year, with five generous individuals who agreed to act as guarantors, Jewish Immigrant Aid Services in Toronto indicated they had the slots and would sponsor a refugee application for the family, provided we raised the necessary funds to guarantee support for family for their first year in Canada—a government requirement. After five months of fundraising, we achieved the goal, and the full application was submitted to the government of Canada. I have always found it poetic that the organization in Canada that has been willing to help save this Muslim family is a Jewish organization. Perhaps, in the midst of all the horrible antisemitism that has blossomed in the world over the past years, this provide a useful example that religious differences need not always be a source of discord and hatred. That was 18 months ago. In spite of having fulfilled at the requirements, the backlog of cases is such that we knew it could take up to two years for the application to be processed. In the interim the family was able to travel to Pakistan. But their visas have expired and Pakistan is now deporting Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan. The family is in hiding in Pakistan, not able to leave their house. The girls are growing and one of them managed to learn enough English to get a prized scholarship to study online at a US university abroad, where she is studying psychology, as the law degree that she really wants is not available. The family agreed to be interviewed for this podcast. Their images have been washed out for their protection, and their names have been changed as well. We are hoping this podcast will help spur some of you to provide support through Claire's online site to help provide essentials for the family while they are in hiding, and that it might also help motivate some of you who might live in Canada to help us lobby the government to ensure that their case is resolved as quickly as possible. Thanks for watching, or listening, and for any help you can provide. Here is a gofundme link to help support them. https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-five-afghan-girls-get-to-safetyAs always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Former Marine and New York Times journalist Thomas Gibbons-Neff recently returned to Afghanistan to find accountability and closure, specifically seeking out Mullah Abdul Rahim Gulab, a Taliban commander he had battled in 2010. His article, “Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought,” inspired Generation Jihad's Bill Roggio to seek out Will Selber, a retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel, the co-founder of the Grumpy Combat Veteran + Friends media network, and an Afghanistan veteran, to discuss the Times article.Bill and Will break down the merits of Gibbons-Neff's recent tour in country, his struggle with his experience as a soldier, where his investigation lacked depth and due diligence, and whether this type of article will skew a full understanding of the Afghan War as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 nears.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a top Taliban local official has been gunned down in northwest Afghanistan.

Chaque mois, Voix de femmes met en avant des femmes aux parcours singuliers, inspirants ou méconnus. Chaque épisode rassemble plusieurs portraits, racontés dans le but de révéler la force, la créativité et la résilience de celles qui façonnent notre monde. Cette semaine, Lucie Bouteloup reçoit Elise Blanchard qui a lié des liens avec un taliban et sa famille.  Avec :  • Elise Blanchard, photojournaliste et autrice du livre Dans la maison d'un taliban (éditions Le Cherche Midi). Un portrait de Yasmine Diawara par Raphaëlle Constant, journaliste à RFI.  Rencontre avec une militante ivoirienne qui fait du bitume son terrain de combat. Yasmine Diawara, 35 ans, connue sous le pseudonyme « la Go à vélo » sur les réseaux sociaux, est la première femme d'Afrique subsaharienne à traverser l'Afrique à vélo pour porter des projets sociaux et environnementaux. Côte d'Ivoire, Guinée, Sénégal, Ghana, Nigéria… Plus de 5 000 kilomètres au compteur à travers huit pays. Yasmine a fondé l'ONG WIRI (« Debout » en malinké) pour œuvrer dans le leadership civique et la mobilité verte en Afrique. Notre reporter Raphaëlle Constant l'a rencontrée à Abidjan.   En fin d'émission, la chronique Écoutez le monde, de Monica Fantini.     Programmation musicale : ► Elaha Soroor - Naan, Kar, Azadi ► Swippy do Brazil - Gambeat, Flavia Coelho, Valeria Dos Santos.  

Former CIA Targeter: 18,000 Terrorists & Al-Qaeda Sleeper Cells Are Already Inside the US | Sarah Adams Former CIA targeting officer Sarah Adams spent her career hunting terrorists and hostile regimes for the U.S. government—including serving at the CIA annex during the 2012 Benghazi attack. In this explosive episode of Keeping It Real, Jillian Michaels sits down with Adams to examine a grave national security threat: over 18,000 known Islamist extremists and active Al-Qaeda sleeper cells allegedly operating inside the United States. KEY UNCOVERED THREATS & EXCLUSIVES: Unprecedented Terrorist Alliances: How former rival groups—Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Taliban, and al-Shabab—are actively unifying, running joint training camps, and coordinating pipelines across Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan. Homeland Security Crisis: How porous borders, FBI intelligence failures, and foreign funding created the exact conditions for coordinated sleeper cell attacks on American soil. October 7th "Dress Rehearsal": Why the attack in Israel was a joint operation used as a practice run for the next attack on US soil. Foreign Infiltration & Funding: The truth behind political influence from the Muslim Brotherhood, DSA-backed candidates, Qatar's funding of U.S. universities, and escalating conflict with Iran. Taxpayer Taliban Payments: Why hundreds of millions in U.S. taxpayer dollars are allegedly reaching Taliban hands as extortion money every single week. Benghazi Cold Case: Deep-dive revelations from Sarah's book, "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy." ABOUT SARAH ADAMS Sarah Adams is a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy." She also hosts her own podcast, The Watch Floor, on YouTube.

According to experts at Imperial College London, England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is serious and can lead to severe complications such as heart attacks and strokes. Lead researcher Dr Shivani Misra joins Anita Rani to unpick why this is happening.Actor, writer and director Lena Headey is best known for playing Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. She has created and stars in Intimacy, a new BBC Sounds audio drama and podcast which follows intimacy coordinator Liza Simmons, whose professional life revolves around creating safe spaces and navigating consent on film sets. Her personal life is far less under control. When a dream job on a big movie production takes her to a Greek island, long-buried secrets resurface and force her to confront a troubled past. Lena talks about this new series and life after Game of Thrones.Women in the armed forces and veterans say they are still being issued ill-fitting kit that doesn't fit their body shape. A 2021 review called for urgent improvements, but current and former service women have told the BBC key problems remain. Investigative journalist, Rebecca Ricks and Erin Grieve from NP Aerospace which makes female-adapted body armour systems discuss.When the Taliban first ruled Afghanistan in the 1990s, Zahra Joya bravely disguised herself as a boy so that she could attend school. After the US-led invasion, girls were granted access to education and opportunities and Zahra went on to become a journalist, setting up Rukhshana Media to tell the stories of Afghan women. When the Taliban returned in 2021, women's freedoms and opportunities vanished overnight, and Zahra was one of many forced to flee their homeland, forging a new life in the UK. She discusses her memoir, The Vanishing Girl of Kabul, and her continuing fight for women's rights in Afghanistan.

An internationally renowned leader who is both a warrior and a diplomat joins Joel Goldberg. Retired US Army Colonel Chris Kolenda is the former Taliban negotiator who defied conventional wisdom to become a hero…and still continued to climb. As a civilian, Chris is Founder of the Strategic Leaders Academy, where he helps extraordinary people gain dramatic wins in the simplest ways possible. Because for people committed to always getting better, determination should be the only thing between them and their destiny.Website: https://chriskolenda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colchriskolenda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.kolenda.7Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1eHg0KC5OcQ

Pendant sept ans, Elise, journaliste et photographe, a couvert l'Afghanistan. La guerre, les attentats, les femmes privées de leurs droits, les enfants blessés. Puis un jour, elle rencontre Arman, un taliban.Elle s'attend à trouver un combattant. Elle découvre un père de famille entouré de ses filles. De cette rencontre naît une relation improbable : pendant trois ans, Élise est invitée dans l'intimité d'une famille talibane. Elle partage les repas, les mariages, les longues discussions sur la religion, le paradis, la place des femmes et le sens de la vie.Dans cet épisode, elle raconte ce que l'on ne voit jamais : le quotidien derrière les slogans, les contradictions d'un homme dont les convictions la révoltent mais dont elle cherche à comprendre le parcours, et la vie de femmes afghanes trop souvent réduites à des symboles.C'est aussi le récit d'une journaliste qui a choisi de rester quand beaucoup partaient, qui a dû composer avec la solitude, la peur et l'impuissance face à certaines réalités.Une conversation sur le reportage, la nuance, les préjugés et cette question inconfortable : comment comprendre un monde sans l'excuser ?--------Un podcast produit et réalisé par Sakti Productions & Beau Voyage

Native New Yorker Bryan Stern served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy; worked in military intelligence; is a Purple Heart recipient; 9/11 survivor; and a first responder. As a private citizen frustrated with the debacle that was the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan under the Biden administration, Bryan founded Grey Bull Rescue – a team of military vets who donate their time to rescue people caught in the worst countries in the world, and also aid in stateside catastrophes. In this first operation they helped evacuate 117 American citizens left to face the Taliban alone after the military withdrew.Since that first adventure, GBR has conducted over 600 missions around the globe, including in Ukraine. Bryan shares some of his high-octane adventures, and explains how mind over muscle is the way to find a solution to the tightest scrapes, and why Grey Bull is the best, last resource if you're a high-risk hostage or trapped behind enemy lines.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

Former CIA Targeting Officer Sarah Adams reveals what she believes are some of the biggest national security threats facing the United States today, and why many Americans may have a false sense of security about the future.In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Sarah explains why the U.S. could be more vulnerable to terrorist attacks than many realize, whether the U.S. is currently facing an active terrorist threat, and how the same types of intelligence disconnects that contributed to 9/11 could still exist today. She breaks down why we need to rethink what a future homeland attack might actually look like, how terrorist organizations are evolving, and why groups like Al Qaeda may be more widespread than ever.Sarah shares shocking insights into sleeper cells operating within the U.S., foreign actors intentionally fueling political division to increase influence, the strategic relationship between Al Qaeda, Iran, and Syria, and why many terrorist groups are now organized around waves of coordinated attacks.She also discusses emerging security concerns, including airport vulnerabilities, the return of threats similar to the Shoe Bomb and the rise of "invisible" bombs, and what she believes went wrong from a security standpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident.Drawing from years spent targeting some of the world's most dangerous terrorists, Sarah recounts how she helped capture the Taliban's number two leader, the intelligence work that made it possible, and what qualities allowed her to gather critical information in some of the most hostile environments on Earth.We also explore intelligence deception campaigns, how disinformation operations work, and the warning signs people should recognize when evaluating information online.Sarah reveals what it was like to interrogate Middle Eastern male detainees as a Western woman, how individuals become radicalized, and the indoctrination systems inside terrorist camps that determine whether recruits become fighters, suicide bombers, propagandists, or support personnel.She explains how corruption within humanitarian systems can allow resources to be diverted toward terrorist organizations and how ordinary people may unknowingly contribute to funding foreign terrorist camps.We also break downHavana Syndrome, alleged energy weapon incidents, reports involving an investigator connected to the Epstein case, and what is currently known (and still unknown) about these controversial claims.Sarah also discusses the role of social media algorithms in radicalization, whether platforms like TikTok are shaping the opinions of younger generations, and the broader information war being fought online.She opens up about living under a bounty, receiving threats from terrorist organizations, dealing with alleged surveillance around her home, and how she manages the psychological stress that comes with being a target. She shares practical advice on disaster preparedness, what average citizens can do to become more resilient during crises, and why the culture of terrorism has far more to do with ideology, power, and human behavior than religion itself.This conversation will challenge the way you think about terrorism, national security, online influence, and the risks that could define the next decade!Sarah Adam's Podcast, The Watch Floor: https://www.youtube.com/@thewatchfloorSarah Adams' Book, Benghazi, Know Thy Enemy: A Cold Case Investigation: https://a.co/d/09aeb3tGFollow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former CIA Targeting Officer Sarah Adams reveals what she believes are some of the biggest national security threats facing the United States today, and why many Americans may have a false sense of security about the future.In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Sarah explains why the U.S. could be more vulnerable to terrorist attacks than many realize, whether the U.S. is currently facing an active terrorist threat, and how the same types of intelligence disconnects that contributed to 9/11 could still exist today. She breaks down why we need to rethink what a future homeland attack might actually look like, how terrorist organizations are evolving, and why groups like Al Qaeda may be more widespread than ever.Sarah shares shocking insights into sleeper cells operating within the U.S., foreign actors intentionally fueling political division to increase influence, the strategic relationship between Al Qaeda, Iran, and Syria, and why many terrorist groups are now organized around waves of coordinated attacks.She also discusses emerging security concerns, including airport vulnerabilities, the return of threats similar to the Shoe Bomb and the rise of "invisible" bombs, and what she believes went wrong from a security standpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident.Drawing from years spent targeting some of the world's most dangerous terrorists, Sarah recounts how she helped capture the Taliban's number two leader, the intelligence work that made it possible, and what qualities allowed her to gather critical information in some of the most hostile environments on Earth.We also explore intelligence deception campaigns, how disinformation operations work, and the warning signs people should recognize when evaluating information online.Sarah reveals what it was like to interrogate Middle Eastern male detainees as a Western woman, how individuals become radicalized, and the indoctrination systems inside terrorist camps that determine whether recruits become fighters, suicide bombers, propagandists, or support personnel.She explains how corruption within humanitarian systems can allow resources to be diverted toward terrorist organizations and how ordinary people may unknowingly contribute to funding foreign terrorist camps.We also break downHavana Syndrome, alleged energy weapon incidents, reports involving an investigator connected to the Epstein case, and what is currently known (and still unknown) about these controversial claims.Sarah also discusses the role of social media algorithms in radicalization, whether platforms like TikTok are shaping the opinions of younger generations, and the broader information war being fought online.She opens up about living under a bounty, receiving threats from terrorist organizations, dealing with alleged surveillance around her home, and how she manages the psychological stress that comes with being a target. She shares practical advice on disaster preparedness, what average citizens can do to become more resilient during crises, and why the culture of terrorism has far more to do with ideology, power, and human behavior than religion itself.This conversation will challenge the way you think about terrorism, national security, online influence, and the risks that could define the next decade!Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at https://www.shopify.com/breakdown.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAK at https://www.oneskin.co/BREAK #oneskinpodGo to https://helixsleep.com/breakdown to receive 20% off sitewide, 25% of Luxe Mattresses and 30% off Elite Mattresses.Get the Discounted Early Bird registration to the IANDS Annual conference before the sale ends July 15. Visit https://conference.iands.orgMake your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://www.quince.com/breakdown for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Sarah Adam's Podcast, The Watch Floor: https://www.youtube.com/@thewatchfloorSarah Adams' Book, Benghazi, Know Thy Enemy: A Cold Case Investigation: https://a.co/d/09aeb3tGFollow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ant Cousins began his journey 25 years ago in technology roles for the British Ministry of Defence but quickly moved to Public Relations where he provided media advice to UK Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan countering Taliban propaganda. This experience led him to roles in Counter-Terrorism for the UK Home Office, where he focused on combatting Al-Qaeda's propaganda, and later to the Middle East during the Arab Spring or ‘Social Media Revolution'. In 2014 Ant started working exclusively in leadership roles in AI-focused startups, resulting most recently in him leading Factmata, an AI startup focused on detecting misinformation, through to an acquisition by the global Comms & PR tech provider, Cision. In May Ant joined Meltwater as VP of Product in charge of AI and Data.Ant is an accredited PR practitioner, member of the UK All Party Parliamentary group on AI, Chair of the Associated for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) Tech-Hub and featured in PRWeek's 'Dashboard 25' in ‘23, ‘24 and ‘26. Quoted in The Times, Forbes, BBC, TechRound, PRWeek, PRMoment and others on the topic of AI, communications and misinformation.

En Afghanistan, des hommes creusent la terre tous les jours à la recherche d'émeraude. Dans « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Margot Davier raconte son reportage au micro de Pierrick Fay.Offre d'abonnement aux Echos : Vous vous informez beaucoup… mais retenez-vous vraiment l'essentiel ? La Sélection des Echos, c'est chaque jour les analyses et décryptages qui comptent vraiment, sélectionnés par notre rédaction. À 9,90 euros/mois. Retrouvez nos meilleures offres réservées à nos auditeurs.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en 2025. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invitée : Margot Davier (journaliste indépendante). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Hossein Fatemi/SIPA. Sons : France 24, TV5 Monde, extrait du film « Kaamelott ». Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this compelling episode of The Doron Keidar Podcast, Doron sits down with Edmund Fitton-Brown — former British Ambassador to Yemen, ex-UN Coordinator of the Security Council's Monitoring Team on ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban, and current Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).They dive deep into the United Nations' toxic and disproportionate obsession with Israel — from biased resolutions and endless condemnations to the systemic double standards that undermine the organization's credibility.Edmund also exposes how China is actively reshaping the UN General Assembly into an anti-Western bloc, forging alliances that threaten democratic values, Western influence, and the rules-based international order.If you want to understand the hidden dynamics driving global diplomacy, anti-Israel bias at the UN, and the strategic power plays reshaping the world stage, this is a must-listen.Topics: UN bias against Israel, China's influence in the General Assembly, international diplomacy, counter-terrorism insightsAvailable now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.Share this episode if you care about truth, fairness, and defending Israel on the global stage.Connect with Edmund Fitton-Brown here:https://www.fdd.org/team/edmund-fitton-brown/X: @EFittonBrownhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/87abb2e7d5295986If you're interested in the Middle East, Israel, geopolitics, and the war of ideas, this conversation is for you.Support The Doron Keidar Podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryforzionn

Marinus Obermair (MoveLikeG) ist ohne Geld um die Welt gereist und hat dabei Dinge erlebt, die die meisten Menschen nur aus Filmen kennen. Im Human Elevation Podcast spricht er mit Patrick Reiser über Begegnungen mit den Taliban in Afghanistan, den gefährlichen Darién Gap, Gastfreundschaft in fremden Kulturen und die Herausforderungen einer zweijährigen Reise voller Extremsituationen. Gleichzeitig zeigt Marinus, wie Mut, Intuition und Vertrauen ihn immer wieder durch die schwierigsten Momente geführt haben. Eine inspirierende Podcast-Folge über Freiheit, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung, Reisen, Bewusstsein und den Mut, den eigenen Weg zu gehen. Viel Spaß mit der Episode!_____► Jetzt Patrick's neues Buch vorbestellen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rich-buddha.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Kostenlose Achtsamkeitsmeditation für tiefere Verbundenheit und mehr Klarheit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://start.patrickreiser.com/meditation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Kostenloser Klarheitstest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://klarheitsquiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► In 12 Wochen zu tiefer Verbundenheit, Sinnhaftigkeit und Lebensfreude: Hier geht es zu meinem Mentoring: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com/human-elevation-mentoring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____► Das exklusive Retreat in den Schweizer Bergen, welches die Grenzen deine Wahrnehmung sprengt und dich in eine zielgerichtete Umsetzung deiner Vision bringt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Alles über unseren Gast Marinus Obermair (movelikeg):► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movelikeg► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movelikeg/?hl=de► Marinus' neues Buch jetzt vorbestellen: https://www.amazon.de/Tag-dem-ich-einfach-losging/dp/3442394740______Alles über Patrick Reiser und die Möglichkeiten mit ihm zusammenarbeiten zu können:► Zur Homepage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patrickreiser.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____ Mehr zu Patrick auf den sozialen Medien:► Patrick Reiser auf Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/patrick.reiser/?hl=de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Human Elevation auf Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/human.elevation/?hl=desch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Patrick Reiser auf YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@patrick.reiser/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Den Human Elevation Podcast gibt es auch auf:►⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠►⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____Vielen Dank, dass du da bist, dein Patrick & das Human Elevation InstitutFeedback und Kooperationsanfragen gerne an folgende Email-Adresse: kontakt@patrickreiser.com⁠⁠

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 2 juillet 2026.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.Antoine Foucher, président de la société de conseil Quintet, spécialiste des questions sociales.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Michaela Wiegel, correspondante à Paris de la Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.LA ZEITENWENDEEn février 2022, après l'attaque russe en Ukraine, le chancelier social- démocrate de l'époque, Olaf Scholz, déclarait devant le Bundestag que « février 2022 marquait un changement d'époque (Zeitenwende) dans l'histoire de notre continent ». Quelques mois plus tard, les députés adoptaient la création d'un fonds spécial de 100 milliards d'euros pour moderniser la Bundeswehr. Cette dynamique s'est poursuivie et même accentuée avec l'arrivée au pouvoir du chrétien démocrate Friedrich Merz. En mars 2025, il a fait voter par le Bundestag l'exemption des dépenses sécuritaires du sacro-saint frein à la dette, puis, en décembre, une loi sur la modernisation du service militaire. Trente-cinq ans après la réunification, le réarmement pourrait faire du pays une puissance d'équilibre dans un espace européen sous haute tension, affirme le géographe Boris Grésillon, dans une tribune au « Monde ».Si jusqu'à présent l'armée allemande s'en remettait aux recommandations de l'OTAN, le ministre de la Défense allemand, Boris Pistorius a présenté, le 22 avril dernier, un budget en hausse constante, qui s'élève à plus de 108 milliards en 2026, et, pour la Bundeswehr qui compte actuellement 185.000 soldats d'active, un plan en trois étapes, D'abord, un renforcement des effectifs « rapide et de grande envergure » jusqu'en 2029, notamment grâce à un nouveau service militaire « attractif et porteur de sens ». Puis une deuxième phase jusqu'en 2035, marquée par une augmentation « significative » des capacités dans tous les domaines (terrestre, aérien, maritime, cyber, espace), à l'issue de laquelle, assurent les autorités, « l'objectif de 460.000 soldats prêts au combat sera atteint, avec 260.000 militaires d'active et 200.000 réservistes ». Enfin, à l'horizon 2039 et au-delà, une projection vers une « Bundeswehr du futur », dans laquelle seront intégrées les « innovations militaires de demain ». Cette « conception générale de la défense militaire » traduit en actes la prise de conscience du changement d'époque née de l'attaque de l'Ukraine et concrétise la renonciation au pacifisme consubstantiel, depuis 1949, à la démocratie allemande. La Russie y est qualifiée de menace la plus importante et la plus immédiate pour la sécurité allemande, européenne et transatlantique ; elle prend acte du pivot américain vers l'Indopacifique et de la nécessaire montée en puissance des Européens au sein de l'Alliance atlantique ; elle tire les enseignements des transformations de la guerre constatées en Ukraine, au Proche et au Moyen-Orient.Zeitenwende, donc, d'abord militaire, puis budgétaire et maintenant social avec le soutien du gouvernement allemand aux travaux d'une commission prônant une hausse progressive de l'âge légal de départ en retraite au-delà des 67 ans, indexée sur l'espérance de vie, dans un pays confronté au vieillissement démographique.POURQUOI LA GUERRE NE PAIE PLUS ?La signature par le président américain le 17 juin au château de Versailles du protocole d'accord avec l'Iran soulage le commerce mondial, mais met à mal la puissance américaine. Pour la deuxième fois Donald Trump, de guerre lasse, décide d'arrêter les frais face à un adversaire déterminé. La première, c'était en février 2020, lorsque l'accord de Doha avec les Talibans acta le retrait des États-Unis d'Afghanistan. Un accord finalement mis en œuvre à l'été 2021 par l'administration Biden, dans un contexte de débâcle mémorable. Si on voit mal ce que l'Amérique gagne, en revanche les bénéfices de l'accord de Versailles pour Téhéran sont clairs : levée temporaire des sanctions sur l'exportation du pétrole, puis dégel de certains avoirs iraniens à hauteur de dizaines de milliards de dollars. À terme la perspective d'un « fonds de reconstruction et de développement »doté de 300 milliards, de l'argent dont on ne sait pas trop d'où il viendrait. À l'heure du mondial de football, le géopolitologue Dominique Moïsi résume l'épisode guerrier de près de 110 jours auquel les présidents américain et iranien ont mis fin (provisoirement ou non) en signant le mémorandum qui suspend les hostilités pour au moins soixante jours : « Téhéran 1, Washington 0 ».Dans un conflit asymétrique, le fort perd en ne gagnant pas tandis que le faible gagne en ne perdant pas. La République d'Iran sort donc vainqueur, les États-Unis et Israël perdants. De même, la Russie de Vladimir Poutine se trouve dans une impasse stratégique et éprouve les limites de la force militaire quand elle est mal employée. En Ukraine, les forces russes ont perdu du terrain en mai, pour le deuxième mois de suite, d'après les analyses de l'Institute for the Study of War, un groupe de réflexion américain. Même les zélateurs du régime reconnaissent qu'il est peu probable que Moscou parvienne à percer les lignes. Vladimir Poutine a dû admettre, le 28 juin, de réels problèmes, comme la pénurie de carburant. On estime que deux tiers des Russes sont désormais favorables à des négociations de paix.La guerre d'Iran et celle d'Ukraine témoignent des défis rencontrés par l'assaillant en ce XXIe siècle, à l'heure des drones et du combat asymétrique ultraconnecté. Malgré une supériorité aérienne et une puissance de feu sans rivale, États-Unis et Russie peinent à faire capituler l'adversaire. Ces enseignements sont scrutés à Taipei comme à Pékin. La Chine pourrait en déduire que décidément, l'aventurisme militaire ne paie pas face à un adversaire déterminé qui joue à domicile... Cela pourrait l'encourager à poursuivre sa patiente stratégie de « strangulation » de l'île démocratique plutôt que de lancer une invasion militaire risquée.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans "Actuelles", nous revenons sur une incroyable histoire : celle de l'exfiltration de l'équipe féminine de cyclisme afghane en septembre 2021, un peu plus d'un mois après la prise de contrôle de Kaboul par les Taliban. Parmi la quarantaine de femmes cyclistes évacuées, Wahida et Nazanin. Elles reviennent sur leur parcours, cinq ans après avoir fui leur pays.

In the desert of Southern Afghanistan, CIA Case Officer Douglas Laux is on the hunt. He's traced a number of deadly IED attacks to a shadowy figure with ties to the Taliban. In this classic episode of True Spies, his mission is to bring him down before more US personnel are killed. To do so, he'll have to push himself - and his assets - to the limit. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Gemma Newby, Joe Foley. Produced by Joe Foley. Music by Nick Ryan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailBrad Knight is a former British Army Royal Engineer and Afghanistan veteran who served as a High-Threat Searcher. He is the author of Brimstone: A Searcher's War – Hunting the Taliban's Silent Killers, an acclaimed memoir detailing the relentless tension and danger faced by bomb disposal and route search teams in Helmand.Brad's links:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brimstone_42Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brimstone_bradkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GReZCiAEe/Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0ag2egqzIf you are interested in being a guest on the podcast please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindGez's new books: Voices of Victory (World War 2 oral history): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Victory-Powerful-eye-witness-accounts/dp/1035070049/Support the show

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Afghanistan, East Jerusalem, Jamaica, Thailand and Russia. In Afghanistan women are facing ever tighter restrictions in almost every aspect of public life. Yogita Limaye has been in Afghanistan where she spoke to a young woman determined to keep her dreams alive by covertly flouting Taliban rules. Wyre Davies reports on how the decades old agreement known as the 'Status Quo' is under threat, as Israeli nationalists flout the rules that govern Jerusalem's holiest site, which is known to Jews as the Temple Mount, and to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary). Last October, Hurricane Melissa - one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record - hit Jamaica, killing at least 45 people, and causing widespread devastation across the island. Eight months on, communities are rebuilding and recovering - Antonia Windsor went to visit them. In Thailand's capital Bangkok, emergency service a receive snake-related call roughly every 15 minutes. Rebecca Root spent time with experts exploring the rise of human-snake encounters - and why their work on anti-venom production is vital. And after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow enacted new laws that made public criticism of the war a potential imprisonable offence. For the country's comedians – for whom political satire has long been a staple of their performance - there's now a tricky tightrope to tread, reports Ben Tavener in Moscow.This podcast was first published on Sat 27 June and republished on Mon 29 June following a factual error in the introduction of the Jerusalem dispatch.

Welcome back to another chaotic edition of True Thirty 30. This week, Joey Dumont sits down with the show's favorite war correspondent, Tom Shanker, co-author of Age of Danger, to dissect the absolute circus surrounding Donald Trump's latest foreign policy masterclass. It is a peace agreement with Iran that reads less like a triumph of diplomacy and more like a “let them eat cake” Marie Antoinette moment drafted by a malfunctioning AI.Here's what's in the blender today:* The Versailles Trolling: Trump proudly signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Palace of Versailles during a G7 dinner. He is seemingly oblivious to the fact that the last major treaty signed there famously guaranteed World War II. We break down the absolute glee of the White House press team celebrating their own historical ignorance while international journalists and economists look on in utter disbelief.* The GOP Backlash: It's not just Democrats hitting the panic button. Trump's own MAGA coalition is fracturing over the news. From Ted Cruz blasting the decision to funnel money to a theocratic lunatic to right-wing radio host Erick Erickson calling it an American surrender, the right is spiraling over a deal that looks a lot like a giant taxpayer-funded Band-Aid.* The $300 Billion Napkin Agreement: We contrast Trump's vague, loosey-goosey MOU with Obama's meticulously negotiated, 159-page JCPOA. Trump's version promises massive reparations and allows Iran to collect billions by taxing the Strait of Hormuz, effectively rewarding the regime for a blockade and creating a catastrophic failure of international maritime law.* Drones, Spartans, and Rolexes: Tom and Joey dive into the reality of modern asymmetric warfare. While the Pentagon asks for another $400 billion for legacy military hardware, Iran and Ukraine have proven that a $10,000 drone can cripple a multi-million dollar superpower asset. Plus, we look at why Bibi Netanyahu's strategy is failing, and why the Taliban's old adage remains undefeated: America has the Rolexes, but the adversaries have all the time.Grab your popcorn and stay amused; it's a wild, 50-minute ride through the wreckage of superpower credibility.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:55 Versailles Symbolism02:48 Treaty Lessons and Reparations04:27 MOU Not a Treaty05:15 GOP Backlash06:06 Trump Messaging and Money08:45 Reading the MOU Text11:58 Vague Terms and Proximity14:35 Band Aid Over War15:41 Strait of Hormuz Leverage20:55 Drones and Asymmetric War24:25 China Deterrence and Budget25:49 Sanctions Relief and Oil Cash27:22 Strait Reopening Fallout28:16 Superpower Standing Tested29:52 MOU as Political Cover30:46 UN Resolution Reality Check31:56 MOU vs JCPOA Deep Dive36:57 Any Silver Lining Here39:52 Israel and Bibi's Role41:40 Tactics vs Strategy Lessons48:48 Why Regime Change Fails51:30 Closing Thoughts and Thanks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truethirty.com/subscribe

Every World Cup has its stand‑out personalities and talking points. This year, fans have been as delighted by Lionel Messi's performance in the tournament, his sixth World Cup, and by the stand‑out style of DR Congo superfan Lumumba Vea, as they have been sometimes baffled by hydration breaks. But only a handful of moments are remembered throughout the decades. In 1986 in Mexico City, Diego Maradona scored two goals for Argentina in a match against England that will never be forgotten. World Service News editor Lourdes Heredia, it turns out, was there and witnessed what Maradona would go on to call his 'Hand of God' goal. A few weeks ago in Afghanistan, in the western city of Herat, people took to the streets in a rare protest after local Taliban government officials reportedly began arresting women perceived to be “improperly wearing the hijab." Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, women's rights have been restricted more and more. Women are no longer allowed to go to secondary school or university, beauty parlours have been banned, travel restrictions have been put in place dictating how far women can travel from home, and women have been ordered not to speak when out in public. Mahjooba Nowrouzi and Mamoon Durrani of BBC Afghan have been reporting on these protests and looking into Taliban leadership.The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts. Recent episodes have investigated Russia's youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India. If you want to know more about Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin's network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Kate Adie introduces stories on Afghanistan's secret schools, the tension around Jerusalem's holy sites, how Jamaica is bouncing back from Hurricane Melissa, Thailand's snakebite problem, and some nervous laughter in Moscow's comedy clubs. In Afghanistan women are facing ever tighter restrictions in almost every aspect of public life. Yogita Limaye has been in Afghanistan where she spoke to a young woman determined to keep her dreams alive by covertly flouting Taliban rules.In Israel, Wyre Davies reports on how the decades old agreement known as the 'Status Quo' is under threat, as Israeli nationalists flout the rules that govern Jerusalem's holiest site, which is known to Jews as the Temple Mount, and to Muslims as al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary).Last October, Hurricane Melissa - one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record - hit Jamaica, killing at least 45 people, and causing widespread devastation across the island. Eight months on, communities are rebuilding and recovering - Antonia Windsor went to visit them. In Thailand's capital Bangkok, emergency service a receive snake-related call roughly every 15 minutes. Rebecca Root spent time with experts exploring the rise of human-snake encounters - and why their work on anti-venom production is vital.And after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow enacted new laws that made public criticism of the war a potential imprisonable offence. For the country's comedians – for whom political satire has long been a staple of their performance - there's now a tricky tightrope to tread, reports Ben Tavener in Moscow. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

A mysterious gentleman who never aged, never ate, and never seemed to die charmed the high society of two centuries — until police found his wine bottles filled with blood.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/stgermainREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WD20260625-StGermain.txtFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we'll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History's Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We'll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don't even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:46.615 = Show Open00:03:35.546 = St. Germain: The Vampire Time Traveler00:15:55.827 = Daring Prison Breaks ***00:35:47.335 = Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute ***00:52:51.426 = Most Haunted Churches in America ***01:00:52.327 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Vampire Time-Traveler” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2f2psdnm“History's Most Daring Prison Breaks” by Mike Rothschild for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p948z5e“Most Haunted Churches in America” by Rain-Screaming-For-Horror, posted at Vocal.Media:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8we2se“Benny Binion, The Nice Guy Brute” by Melissa Sartore for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rczaf27(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: December, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness moves from an immortal vampire said to haunt two centuries of high society, through history's most audacious prison escapes, into the bloody rise of a Las Vegas gambling kingpin, and ends among the haunted pews of America's churches.It opens in London in the early 1740s, where a man known as the Count of St. Germain charmed the upper classes with flawless violin playing, fluency in several languages, and a habit of handing out diamonds, prompting Horace Walpole — son of Prime Minister Robert Walpole — to describe him in a letter as odd and mad before the Count was arrested on suspicion of spying and released without charge. He surfaced next in Paris as a regular guest of Louis XV, working in a commissioned laboratory on fabric dyes and carrying out discreet missions, while gossip held that he could turn ordinary stones into jewels and had lived for hundreds or thousands of years, even claiming presence at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. After reported appearances aiding Catherine the Great in Russia and a friendship with Prince Charles of Hesse-Cassel in Germany, where he was said to die in 1784, the story jumps to early-1900s New Orleans and a wealthy newcomer named Jacques St. Germain, who threw lavish parties yet never ate or drank, claimed descent from the Count, and bore an uncanny resemblance to him. The account turns dark when a woman leapt from his balcony into the street, telling police he had bitten her neck; St. Germain vanished overnight, leaving his belongings behind and several open bottles that proved to hold a mixture of wine and blood.From there the episode trades immortality for ingenuity, walking through the boldest jailbreaks on record. It runs from the 2016 Orange County escape, where Jonathan Tieu, Bac Duong, and Hossein Nayeri cut through walls and rappelled to a sixteen-hour head start, to Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán slipping out of Altiplano through a mile-long lighted tunnel in 2015, and Clinton Correctional inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt crawling through a steam pipe with tools handed over by prison worker Joyce Mitchell. Ted Bundy jumped from a Colorado courthouse library window, John Dillinger bluffed his way out of an Indiana jail with a wooden pistol painted in shoe polish, and yoga master Choi Gap Bok greased himself and squeezed through a six-by-eighteen-inch food slot in thirty-four seconds. The larger breakouts carry heavier counts: three men vanished from Alcatraz in 1962 on a raft of raincoats, more than 480 Taliban prisoners filed out of Kandahar's Sarpoza Prison through a thousand-foot tunnel in 2011, over a thousand Japanese prisoners stormed the wire at Australia's Cowra camp in 1944, and inmates at the Nazi death camp Sobibor killed eleven SS guards with homemade knives before running for the treeline.Next the episode settles in Dallas and then Las Vegas with Lester Ben "Benny" Binion, the cowboy-hatted racketeer who founded the World Series of Poker and shot rival bootlegger Frank Bolding in the neck in 1931, walking away with a two-year suspended sentence and the nickname the Cowboy. He killed gambling competitor Ben Frieden in 1936 and beat the charge after witnesses vanished, ran dice games and bookies out of Dallas hotels for high rollers like Howard Hughes and H.L. Hunt, then moved to Las Vegas in 1946 and turned the Eldorado into the no-limit Horseshoe, laying down the first carpet in a Vegas casino. His feud with Dallas gambler Herbert "the Cat" Noble ran through eleven attempts on Noble's life and killed Noble's wife Mildred with a car bomb before a mailbox blast ended Noble in 1951. Binion died on Christmas Day 1989 and was carried to the cemetery behind six black horses, while his son Ted was found dead in 1998 in a case that convicted Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish of burglary but acquitted them of the slaying, with the missing silver bullion never recovered.The episode closes inside America's churches, where worship shares the building with the dead. At Most Holy Trinity in Brooklyn, built over a former cemetery, parishioners report the spirit of clerk George Stelz, murdered in 1897, alongside bells that ring on their own and a bloody handprint in the bell tower stairway. The Washington National Cathedral carries the echo of Woodrow Wilson's cane and charred figures from a 1946 fire, while New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral is tied to voodoo queen Marie Laveau, socialite Delphine Lalaurie, and six men executed on its grounds. At St. Mark's Episcopal in Cheyenne, a Swedish immigrant is said to have sealed his dead coworker inside the unfinished bell tower wall to avoid deportation, and at St. Paul's Chapel in New York — where George Washington prayed on his inauguration day — the spirit of actor George Frederick Cooke is said to wander still, his actual skull having traveled from a Philadelphia medical library and, by lore, onto the stage as a prop in Hamlet.

Earlier this month, the Taliban arrested at least 30 women over dress code violations. Protests followed, and security forces opened fire, killing two people.

00:08 — Mar Omega is a community organizer and head of the media team for the San Francisco Trans March. She also goes by Mar xoxo, the Bay Area's finest trans pinay pop princesa. Both her music and social work are intimately intertwined as she creates audiovisual and physical spaces for everyone to be liberated and celebrated. Her song “like this” is out now. 00:20 — Isaac Ceja is a freelance contributor to the LA Local reporting on Boyle Heights. 00:33 — Zubaida Akbar is the Afghanistan Program Manager at Femena. Her work is focused on supporting the work of grassroots civic movements and women human rights defenders, who are advocating for gender equality and an end to the oppressive policies of the Taliban imposed on women.   The post Trans March Kicks Off Pride Weekend; Plus, Boyle Heights Community After the Lineage Warehouse Fire; Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Exacerbated by International Community's Normalization of Taliban appeared first on KPFA.

Britain's scorching heatwave has forced the cancellation of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, bringing one of the monarchy's most iconic traditions to a standstill. Meanwhile, King Charles meets members of the Afghan Refugee Women's Cricket Team and hears dramatic firsthand accounts of their escape from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.Plus, speculation grows that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could stay at Princess Diana's childhood home, Althorp House, during their expected UK visit, and a commentator claims Harry's planned appearance at Aston Villa's Villa Park amounts to an “act of war” against Prince William.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

Federico analiza la corrupción ecológica de Teresa Ribera y el timo publicitario de Emiliano García-Page.

After landmark EU-Taliban talks, questions remain over Afghan deportations from Europe. Plus: Voters in Bangkok prepare to choose their next governor, a flip through the papers and Romania’s deepening political deadlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cette réunion polémique s'est tenue ce mardi 23 juin 2026 au siège de l'UE, à Bruxelles. Une délégation de talibans a été reçue dans la capitale belge pour discuter d'un retour éventuel des réfugiés afghans dans leur pays. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

As a record-breaking heatwave continues in western Europe, the United Nations has warned that fossil fuels are driving a climate crisis. France has endured its hottest night in more than eighty years and temperatures are expected to climb above 41C. Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK are also sweltering. Also: the European Union issues single-day visas to a Taliban delegation to attend a migration meeting in Brussels, despite not recognising the government in Afghanistan; the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Gulf for high-stakes talks with Arab allies; a major ransomware attack in Romania forces a hundred hospitals offline; Sri Lanka battles its worst dengue outbreak in years; a new study suggests people may be biologically ageing faster than previous generations, raising questions about a rise in early-onset cancers; and we look at the economic impact of Cape Verde's remarkable run at the mens football World Cup, as the tiny Atlantic island nation enjoys global attention.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France, June 22, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

A searing heatwave in western Europe is continuing to break records, with France registering its hottest-ever average daily temperature. Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths there since Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said.Also on the programme: Afghanistan's Taliban government says a delegation has met European Union officials in Brussels, to discuss migration; and the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is set to be drained as US President Donald Trump again blamed vandals for bright green algae and peeling paint that has appeared just weeks after a multi-million-dollar renovation.(Photo: France's sports minister Marina Ferrari warned that too many people were heading for reservoirs and rivers without taking the risks into account. Credit: Getty)

Trevor Loudon Reports – Russia has forged strong diplomatic, arms, and technical ties with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Just weeks ago, Moscow hosted a summit welcoming Afghan delegates with open arms. This alliance builds on years of cooperation, including Russian supplies of munitions, small arms, advanced missile systems, and coordination of precise attacks on American and NATO...

More is becoming clear but the mayor of the neighbourhood where it happened says she and her constituents are still looking for answers. We'll also hear from a local rabbi who knew Michel Mizrahi -- a fixture of the city's Jewish community, who appears to have died trying to save others. Members of the Taliban were in Brussels today for talks with European officials. A former Afghan MP tells us that's a dangerous step towards normalizing Taliban rule. For weeks now, a Zulu architect has been walking across South Africa to raise money for housing -- and hopes for a more equitable society. An Oklahoma family goes viral after video captures their Golden Retriever helpfully bringing a live armadillo inside the house -- a guest they are very vocal about not wanting. An Alaska woman opens her home to some unhoused parakeets and winds up with a surprising number of them -- all of which you will hear. As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio that thinks that puts the "bird" in "burden."

Met vandaag: Andy Burnham wordt gezien als de gedroomde opvolger van de opgestapte Britse premier Keir Starmer. ?  | De Taliban is op bezoek in Brussel om afspraken te maken over de terugkeer van Afghaanse asielzoekers en daar is niet iedereen het over eens | Fotograaf Mona van den Berg werkte in grootste vluchtelingenkamp ter wereld waar een miljoen Royingha wonen | Boek over de kunst van het flaneren van schrijver Christiaan Weijts | Presentatie: Chris Kijne. 

Sarah Adams is a former CIA targeter and the host of The Watch Floor, a show that breaks down global news and emerging threats for everyday people. She previously served as senior advisor to the US House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi and was a co-author of the Committee's report on the 2012 terrorist attack. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters (00:00)  Introduction: Sarah Adams (03:23)  When Are We Taking the Uranium Out (06:19)  Can Regime Change Happen From the Air Alone (10:44)  Trump Wants to Take Kirk Island (14:35)  The Haqqani Network Bombshell (18:43)  How US Money Actually Reaches the Taliban (26:55)  Confirmation That Hamza Bin Laden Is Alive (32:58)  The 2000 Foot Tunnel Discovery (36:22)  The Cartel and Al Qaeda Connection (39:19)  The Northern Border Nobody Is Watching (46:21)  The ISIS Arrests That Weren't Real ISIS (54:44)  Closing Thoughts Sponsors: Firecracker Farm  Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Roggio warns that Sunni jihadists remain a background threat while the West focuses on Iran. Groups like al-Qaedaand ISIS are gaining ground in Africa and Afghanistan, aiming to establish emirates. Pakistan also faces instability as the Taliban provides safe havens for militants. (5)1879

SCHEDULE JBS, 6-15-20262006 MOLDOVABill Roggio discusses a rumored memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Roggio expresses skepticism, noting that while the Strait of Hormuz may reopen, the deal fails to address Iran's nuclear program or its support for regional proxies like Hezbollah. (1)Bill Roggio highlights that the ceasefire is a return to the status quo from February. He argues that the military was restrained from finishing the job and doubts the Iranian people's willingness to overthrow the regime. Meanwhile, Hezbollah remains active in southern Lebanon. (2)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that in Peru, Keiko Fujimori leads the presidential race, signaling a "blue wave" against narco-socialism. This shift reinforces regional efforts like the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Bolivia faces a "slow-motion coup" by narco-terrorists, which Brazilian President Lula da Silva has largely ignored. (3)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa describe how U.S. forces killed drug lord "El Niño Guerrero" with a drone strike inside Venezuela, signaling a transition and military cooperation against the Tren de Aragua cartel. This action pressures regional leaders and criminal gangs, potentially leading to pro-democratic elections and increased American investment. (4)Bill Roggio warns that Sunni jihadists remain a background threat while the West focuses on Iran. Groups like al-Qaedaand ISIS are gaining ground in Africa and Afghanistan, aiming to establish emirates. Pakistan also faces instability as the Taliban provides safe havens for militants. (5)Ahmad Sharawi discusses President Trump's suggestion of using the Syrian army to conduct strikes against Hezbollahin eastern Lebanon. This "creative solution" aims to disarm the proxy without using the IDF. However, experts warn this could cause a "rally around the flag" effect and increase sectarian tensions. (6)Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang discuss KMT official Jen Wen, who visited the U.S. to bolster her credentials but faced criticism for meeting individuals linked to the Communist Party. The visit highlighted debates over drone supply chains, as the U.S. encourages "non-red" technology to counter Chinese influence. (7)Fraser Howie and Gordon Chang describe the Iran deal as a "repackaging of failure" and a humiliation for America. Markets are experiencing a relief rally due to AI and stabilizing oil prices, but fail to price in geopolitical damage. Allies now view the U.S. as an unreliable partner. (8)John Hardie reports that Russia launched a massive barrage of 70 missiles and 600 drones against Kyiv, damaging a historic monastery. Simultaneously, Ukraine is conducting a "logistics lockdown" campaign to isolate Crimea by striking fuel convoys and bridges. Despite Russian gains near Kostiantynivka, Ukraine's manpower reforms are improving battlefield stability. (9)John Hardie notes that Jared Kushner and U.S. envoys have frequently visited Moscow to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. Putin uses phone calls to flatter Trump and promote the idea that Russia is dominating the battlefield. The administration pressures Ukraine to concede Donbas, despite the military defense holding. (10)David Daoud explains that reports of an upcoming memo of understanding between the U.S. and Iran are contradicted by Israel's refusal to leave Lebanon. Iran aims to save Hezbollah, its most critical asset, while the U.S. seeks a modus vivendi with the regime at almost any cost. (11)David Daoud describes a ceasefire deal requiring Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River as "magical thinking" since the fighters are locals. While the IDF faces manpower limitations, Washington continues to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept a withdrawal regardless of Israeli security concerns. (12)Bridget Toomey notes that despite the U.S.-Iran memo of understanding, the Houthis remain a threat, recently firing a drone at Eilat. The group maintains autonomy and does not feel bound by ceasefires. They continue to ban Israelimaritime navigation in the Red Sea, aiming for economic and psychological damage. (13)Samuel Ben-Ur explains that the IDF controls 64% of Gaza, but Hamas remains in control of the remaining civilian population through torture and executions. The group refuses to disarm, as their existence is predicated on destroying Israel. Despite the elimination of top leaders, the organization's decentralized structure allows survival. (14)Edmund Fitton-Brown explains that a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed in Geneva, focusing on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes a 60-day ceasefire but leaves critical issues like the nuclear file for later. Skeptics warn of secret annexes and deceptive Iranian propaganda. (15)Edmund Fitton-Brown notes that Russia and China view a ceasefire as beneficial for weakening U.S. influence and entrenching Iranian power. Experts argue the Islamic Republic will never negotiate away its revolutionary pillars, including its militias and nuclear shield. The deal provides a rest period for Iran to rearm for future assaults. (16)Three name corrections: John Hardy → John Hardie (9, 10) Bridget Tumi → Bridget Toomey (13) Samuel Bener → Samuel Ben-Ur (14)

Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Schanzer warns against trusting Qatar, despite its frequent role as a negotiator for peace with groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and Iran, arguing the Gulf nation remains a highly problematic and untrustworthy actor.1904

Listen to the full episode Influential right-wing pundit turned celebrity conspiracy-peddler, Candace Owens, just visited Russia for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. While at “Russia's Davos” she marvelled at the cleanliness and beauty of Moscow, explained that Americans were never given any real reason why Putin invading Ukraine was bad, and deflected questions about her potential presidential run. She's not alone. MAGA has increasingly found a warm place in its heart for Vladimir Putin and other strongman dictator-types (like Viktor Orban). Owens rubbed shoulders with accused sex traffickers, the Tate Brothers, fake martial artist and aging film star, Steven Segall, Trump's head of the Commission of Fine Arts, and representatives of the Taliban, North Korea, Iran, and China. In this reimagining of Russia—the same “evil empire” of GOP patron saint, Ronald Reagan—the post-Soviet dictatorship is poo-pooed as a danger to European democracies by a growing cadre on the right. Figures like Owens, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Tim Pool, Nick Fuentes, and Marjorie Taylor Green all oppose US support for Ukraine and involvement in the war in Iran. In another interesting turn, they now also all oppose US support for Israel—which makes for some strange diagonalist bedfellows with certain figures on the left, like Hasan Piker.  Julian unpacks this story. Stay tuned for claims that Carlson and Green have been less harmful to Gaza than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as for erstwhile left-wing pundit Ana Kasparian's come-to-Jesus moment on Owens' show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Anniversary to The Eastern Border! We are celebrating the madness of the post-Soviet space by watching the Russian Federation actively cannibalize its own economy in real-timeIn this masterclass of imperial decay, we track the massive Ukrainian drone strikes turning Russian oil refineries into atmospheric fireballs, forcing the Kremlin to burn billions of rubles just to subsidize domestic gasoline. Meanwhile, the Central Bank is choking the civilian sector with 21.5% interest rates, military commissars are flying out of windows in Rostov, and the real estate market is being propped up by "coffin money" from the frontlines.And if the physical collapse wasn't enough, there is the ideological rot: the state is prosecuting teenagers for insulting the Taliban, and we suffer through Vladimir Solovyov's self-published, megalomaniacal fiction novel where he gives himself superpowers and teleportation. The simulation is crashing.Donate to Ukraine, folks:https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-trucks-2026-eastern-borderBecome our patron:https://www.patreon.com/theeasternborderMerch store + another option for memberships:https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow what's going on here in the very border of Eastern Europe:https://bsky.app/profile/theeasternborder.lvDownload all episodes for free on our website; pictures accompanying certain episodes can be found there as well!http://theeasternborder.lv/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)1705

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

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