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President Donald Trump said Friday he will ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to many other high-profile figures, in an extraordinary step that comes just days after Democrats released emails from the late Epstein that mention him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top prosecutor just put in charge of the Jeffrey Epstein case is now investigating Epstein's ties to key Democrats. Plus, prison employees have been fired after a whistleblower revealed Ghislaine Maxwell's cushy conditions behind bars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump demands the DOJ to open a new Epstein investigation only into Democrats and Pam Bondi quickly agrees. Is this Trump's last-ditch effort to keep the Epstein files from ever getting out? We'll explain how it could work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Tells DOJ to Investigate Epstein Ties to Bill Clinton, Larry Summers & Reid Hoffman, As FBI Wages Shadow War on MAGA

Judicial Watch Director of Investigations and Research Chris Farrell is joined by the Ambassador of Paraguay to the United States, Gustavo Leite,  the President of the Senate of Paraguay, Dr. Basilio Gustavo Núñez Giménez, and the Minister of Urbanism, Housing and Habitat of Paraguay, Juan Carlos Baruja Fernández.SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org

New survey of Americans finds seven in 10 say raising children is now unaffordable; Trump Administration prepares to lower tariffs on some food items such as coffee & fruit, and announces a new trade deal with Switzerland; Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) visits a food bank in Chicago as federal food aid money through the SNAP program is now restarted with the federal government reopened; We will also hear from Sen. Durbin and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) on FY26 funding & health care debates and votes to be completed in the next few months; President Donald Trump calls for the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's involvement with former President Bill Clinton, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, Democratic mega-donor Reid Hoffman, wall street firm JP Morgan Chase and others, as Epstein emails mentioning Donald Trump are released this week and the House will vote next week on whether to release all the Epstein files; Gov. Wes Moore (D-MN) talks about what Democrats can learn from President Trump's campaigning and governing style; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth personally hangs a new plaque at a Pentagon entrance that reads "Department of War". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The way the press have been covering Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump while completely ignoring far more significant revelations of Epstein's ties to Israeli intelligence is such a perfect example of how western media ignore anything that doesn't fit neatly into the two-party worldview. Reading by Tim Foley.

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This week, a former Ukrainian lawmaker and a Ukrainian military official join the podcast to discuss North Korea's support of Russian forces, and why this poses a threat to South Korea's security. Dr. Hanna Hopko, co-founder of the International Center of Ukrainian Victory, and Ukrainian National Guard Lt. Volodymyr Vernygora examine the evolving DPRK-Russia military partnership, which they say should be raising alarms throughout the international community, as well as Seoul's response. The two experts also stress that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should boost bilateral engagements to counter these developments, while warning that North Korea's troops are obtaining something money can't always buy: battlefield experience. Hopko is a former member of Ukraine's parliament and the co-founder of the International Center of Ukrainian Victory, a nongovernmental organization seeking to mobilize international support for Kyiv's fight against Ukraine. Vernygora is a lieutenant and international cooperation officer in the 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine, with two decades of experience in international relations, academia, and strategic communications.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.

Headlines for November 12, 2025; “Caved Too Soon”: Ro Khanna on Senate Shutdown Deal, Why Schumer Should Step Down & Epstein Files; “Food is A Fundamental Human Right”: U.S. Hunger Expert Decries Trump Withholding Food Assistance; Epstein & Israel: Drop Site News Investigates Jeffrey Epstein's Ties to Israeli Intelligence; “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”: New Film on Gaza Photojournalist Killed in Israeli Strike

Headlines for November 12, 2025; “Caved Too Soon”: Ro Khanna on Senate Shutdown Deal, Why Schumer Should Step Down & Epstein Files; “Food is A Fundamental Human Right”: U.S. Hunger Expert Decries Trump Withholding Food Assistance; Epstein & Israel: Drop Site News Investigates Jeffrey Epstein's Ties to Israeli Intelligence; “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”: New Film on Gaza Photojournalist Killed in Israeli Strike

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released three new emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump, raising new questions about the extent of their relationship.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On today's show: “Caved Too Soon”: Ro Khanna on Senate Shutdown Deal, Why Schumer Should Step Down & Epstein Files “Food is A Fundamental Human Right”: U.S. Hunger Expert Decries Trump Withholding Food Assistance Epstein & Israel: Drop Site News Investigates Jeffrey Epstein's Ties to Israeli Intelligence “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”: New Film on Gaza Photojournalist Killed in Israeli Strike   Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. The post Democracy Now! – November 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

On October 30, US President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea. It was their first face-to-face meeting in 6 years. There was a lot at stake in this meeting for the US and China, as well as for the rest of the world. In my view, the outcome is best described as a fragile truce. The path forward for US-China relations remains uncertain – greater stability and predictability is possible, but not assured. Intense competition across several domains, especially technology, is likely.Today's episode focuses on the Trump-Xi summit and the future of US-China relations, featuring Mr. Dennis Wilder. Dennis is a senior fellow for the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University, where he previously served as the managing director, and assistant professor of the practice in Asian studies in the School of Foreign Service. He served on President George W. Bush's NSC first as director for China and then as senior director for Asian Affairs. He also had a distinguished career in the CIA, where he held many positions, the last of which was senior editor of the Presidential Daily Brief.  Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[1:57] Trump-Xi Summit: A Win for China? [09:03] Fact Sheet Discrepancies [14:37] Trump Administration's China Strategy[16:47] Achieving Chinese Exceptionalism[19:20] China's Confidence and Potential Instability[21:26] Why No Taiwan Mention? [24:48] An Inflection Point for Greater Stability? [27:50] Indo-Pacific View of the US-China Relationship

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Trump on Monday. It's the first White House visit by a Syrian leader since the country became independent nearly 80 years ago. Damascus joined the global alliance countering ISIS, and the Trump administration extended temporary sanctions relief. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Trump on Monday. It's the first White House visit by a Syrian leader since the country became independent nearly 80 years ago. Damascus joined the global alliance countering ISIS, and the Trump administration extended temporary sanctions relief. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Trump on Monday. It's the first White House visit by a Syrian leader since the country became independent nearly 80 years ago. Damascus joined the global alliance countering ISIS, and the Trump administration extended temporary sanctions relief. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Segment 1: The CeremonyTalking Points:Small, intimate gathering (~30 people)Surprise and honor at being invitedBeautiful beachside setupUnique unity moment: tequila shot at the altarLauna's loud vows—no mic needed!Funny and heartfelt vows from both Launa and PaulKenny Chesney & Keith Urban references Segment 2: The Reception at Finn's Talking Points:First impressions of Apollo BeachVenue: Finn's restaurant on the waterGreat food, sunset viewsMore guests joined for the receptionLana's Minnesota crew and their pre-wedding partyingLana's hangover confession on her wedding day Segment 3: Highlights & Personal Moments Talking Points:Favorite moments (Kevin: tequila shot)Emotional moments: Paul tearing up during vowsLauna's genuine happinessMusic choices: Kenny Chesney, 80s rockThe vibe: relaxed, joyful, and very “Launa” Segment 4: Post-Wedding FunTalking Points:Launa's continued partying with friendsGuitar Pull night recapLauna's “I'm not drinking” moment… and then she didAnticipation for her return on WednesdaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and Investigative Journalist Richard Poe returns to the podcast to take us on a history lesson centering on Great Britain's complicity in the Bolshevik Revolution and Russian Civil War.  It may or may not resemble activities we're seeing now or have seen in other periods of history.  Show Notes:Richard on SubstackWebsiteRichard on XEpisode #146 - Richard Poe and the Reach of Perfidious AlbionEpisode #171 - Richard Poe and Why All Roads Really Do Lead to LondonTom on XGGnG on PatreonPrevious ShowsPodcast Episode #235 – Halsey English and the Foundations of the Grand BargainPodcast Episode #234 — Adam Curry and the Immense Strength in NumbersPodcast Episode #233 — Vince Lanci and the Tale of Two SilversPodcast Episode #232 — Susan Kokinda and Trump's War for the American SystemPodcast Episode #231 – Blaine Holt and the Strategic State of PlayYou can follow the Gold Goats ‘n Guns Podcast onApple PodcastsAmazon PodcastsSpotifyPodbeanRSS FeedFountain AppJoin My Patreon even if you hate the sound of my voice.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited South Korea for the first time in 11 years. He sat down with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongiu. This came after years of tension after Seoul decided to host the US THAAD missile defense system in 2016. Are we witnessing a reset in China-South Korea relations? What is driving this shift, and could South Korea's approach offer a model for other U.S. allies navigating relations with China? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Rong Ying, Chair Professor at the School of International Studies at Sichuan University; Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia; Digby James Wren, External Relations Advisor to the Royal Academy of Cambodia.

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It's election day, with key races for New York City mayor, New Jersey  and Virginia governors and California's congressional redistricting ballot initiative; Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) announces a commission to explore congressional redistricting in his state with the aim of flip the only Republican-held seat to Democratic; It's Day 35 of the federal government shutdown, tying the record for the longest ever. Another Senate vote fails to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks about a path are ongoing; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump Administration will comply with a court order to fund the SNAP food aid program through emergency funds. This comes after President Trump posts that the funding would go out only after the government reopens; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warn of "mass chaos" in air travel if the government does not reopen by next week, when air traffic controllers will miss a second paycheck; former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This time on Code WACK! Why can working as a doctor in America feel like being on a battleground? What questionable tactics are insurance companies using? How are they affecting patients and physicians alike? And when coverage is denied, what can patients do? (See Helpful Links below for tips on appeals.) To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. A Harvard-trained biomedical engineer with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America's Fractured Healthcare System. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Manraj Grewal Sharma about a major drop in Indian visa acceptances in Canada. She shares why Canada has rejected 74% of the student visa applications from India, the impact it's having on Indian students and Canadian universities.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the recent developments in US-China relations, what they signify and how they might impact India and the rest of the world. (11:33)Lastly, we talk about a collision between a passenger train and a goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur that killed eight people. (20:10)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Ethiopia and Israeli ties are flourishing, but Addis Ababa is hoping to get more Israelis to visit the east African country. Ambassador of Ethiopia to Israel Tesfaye Yitayeh said that cooperation on a variety of economic and diplomatic issues was strong. He told reporter Arieh O’Sullivan that the two countries supported each other in international forums. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we'll be talking about a bit of chaos ensuing as Miss Universe 2025 begins to unfold here in Thailand, Multiple Thai women implicated in a Nigerian-tied romance scam ring, and a little later Thailand and the UK celebrate 170 years of diplomatic ties in a temple ceremony.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Reardon Roundtable regular and local attorney Jane Dueker. Dueker explains the Cory Elliott story, her guilty plead in federal court, and the connection to the Former St Louis Mayor.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Stormy Skies & Rekindled Ties: Weekend in Stockholm's Archipelago Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Elin tittade ut genom fönstret på den lilla stugan.En: Elin looked out through the window of the small cabin.Sv: Höstlöven dansade i vinden och den grå himlen skvallrade om ett kommande oväder.En: The autumn leaves danced in the wind, and the gray sky hinted at an approaching storm.Sv: Hon hade längtat efter denna helg i Stockholms skärgård, en chans att både finna inspiration och återknyta band med Håkan.En: She had longed for this weekend in Stockholm's skärgård, a chance to both find inspiration and reconnect with Håkan.Sv: De hade varit vänner sedan barnsben, men tiden och livet hade distanserat dem.En: They had been friends since childhood, but time and life had distanced them.Sv: Håkan kom gående över den knastriga grusgången.En: Håkan came walking up the crunchy gravel path.Sv: Han bar på en ryggsäck full av böcker och kartor.En: He carried a backpack full of books and maps.Sv: "Jag tänkte vi skulle planera våra aktiviteter," sa han med ett försiktigt leende när han klev in genom dörren.En: "I thought we could plan our activities," he said with a cautious smile as he stepped through the door.Sv: Elin log tillbaka.En: Elin smiled back.Sv: "Kanske kan vi ta det lugnt istället?En: "Maybe we can take it easy instead?Sv: Naturen här är så vacker, speciellt med alla färger,” svarade hon, medan hon hämtade fram sina skissblock.En: The nature here is so beautiful, especially with all the colors," she replied, while retrieving her sketchbooks.Sv: De båda satte sig vid köksbordet.En: They both sat down at the kitchen table.Sv: Tystnaden mellan dem kändes både varm och lite ansträngd.En: The silence between them felt both warm and a little strained.Sv: Elin bestämde sig för att våga lite.En: Elin decided to take a chance.Sv: Hon öppnade sitt skissblock och visade några teckningar för Håkan.En: She opened her sketchbook and showed some drawings to Håkan.Sv: "Jag har haft svårt att hitta inspiration," erkände hon tyst.En: “I've had a hard time finding inspiration,” she admitted quietly.Sv: Håkan tittade noga på bilderna.En: Håkan looked carefully at the pictures.Sv: "De är fantastiska.En: "They are fantastic.Sv: Varför har du inte ritat mer?"En: Why haven't you drawn more?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: "Jag vet inte," suckade Elin.En: "I don't know," Elin sighed.Sv: "Kanske har jag varit för rädd för att misslyckas."En: "Maybe I've been too afraid of failing."Sv: Håkan la undan sina kartor och sa, "Vet du vad, vi glömmer planerna.En: Håkan put aside his maps and said, "You know what, let's forget the plans.Sv: Låt oss utforska ön istället, utan något mål."En: Let's explore the island instead, without any goals."Sv: När eftermiddagen led mot kväll började stormen blåsa upp.En: As the afternoon turned to evening, the storm began to brew.Sv: Vindarna skakade fönstren och regnet smattrade mot taket.En: The winds shook the windows, and the rain pounded against the roof.Sv: Elin och Håkan tog skydd i stugan.En: Elin and Håkan took shelter in the cabin.Sv: Medan åskan mullrade på avstånd kände de båda att det var dags att prata om det förflutna.En: As the thunder rumbled in the distance, they both felt it was time to talk about the past.Sv: "Jag ångrar att vi tappade kontakten," sa Håkan plötsligt.En: "I regret that we lost touch," Håkan suddenly said.Sv: "Jag saknade vår vänskap."En: "I missed our friendship."Sv: "Jag med," svarade Elin.En: "Me too," Elin replied.Sv: "Det var enkelt när vi var yngre.En: "It was easy when we were younger.Sv: Jag önskar att vi kan hitta tillbaka till det."En: I wish we could find our way back to that."Sv: De talade länge och la alla kort på bordet.En: They talked for a long time and laid all the cards on the table.Sv: Äntligen började stormen mojna.En: Finally, the storm began to subside.Sv: När solen sänkte sig över horisonten belyste den himlen med ett magiskt sken.En: As the sun set over the horizon, it painted the sky with a magical glow.Sv: Elin kände hur inspirationen rusade genom henne, som ett plötsligt uppvaknande.En: Elin felt inspiration rush through her, like a sudden awakening.Sv: Hon hämtade sina färger och började måla solnedgången med en nästan barnslig iver.En: She fetched her paints and began to capture the sunset with an almost childlike eagerness.Sv: När de återvände till fastlandet dagen därpå hade de bestämt sig.En: When they returned to the mainland the following day, they had made a decision.Sv: De skulle hålla kontakten, bygga på sin vänskap igen.En: They would keep in touch and rebuild their friendship.Sv: Stormen hade rensat luften i dubbel bemärkelse och de kände sig både nöjda och hoppfulla.En: The storm had cleared the air in more ways than one, and they felt both satisfied and hopeful.Sv: Elin fann nytt mod att vara öppen och Håkan njöt av oväntad frihet i att låta saker ske spontant.En: Elin found new courage to be open, and Håkan enjoyed the unexpected freedom in letting things happen spontaneously.Sv: Tillsammans påminde de sig om livets vackra oförutsägbarhet.En: Together, they reminded themselves of the beautiful unpredictability of life. Vocabulary Words:cabin: stugaapproaching: kommandeinspiration: inspirationreconnect: återknytachildhood: barnsbencrunchy: knastrigagravel: grusbackpack: ryggsäckretrieving: hämtasketchbooks: skissblockstrained: ansträngdadmitted: erkändefailing: misslyckasspontaneously: spontantbrew: blåsa uppthunder: åskarumble: mullrasubside: mojnahorizon: horisontglow: skeneagerness: ivermainland: fastlandetcourage: modunexpected: oväntadunpredictability: oförutsägbarhethinted: skvallradesilence: tystnadcarefully: nogaexplore: utforskacaptured: måla

In our news wrap Tuesday, the government shutdown tied the record for the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after paramilitary forces took control of a vital city in Darfur and the State Department is providing $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba following Hurricane Melissa. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Jeffrey Epstein's financial relationship with JPMorgan Chase ran deep — and lasted far longer than it ever should have. From the late 1990s until 2013, JPMorgan acted as Epstein's primary bank, managing his wealth, routing payments, and processing more than $1 billion in transactions even after his 2008 sex-crime conviction. Internal compliance teams repeatedly flagged Epstein's suspicious activity — massive monthly cash withdrawals, wire transfers to foreign accounts, and payments to women listed as “assistants.” Yet those warnings were ignored or overridden by senior executives, including Jes Staley, who maintained close personal contact with Epstein and allegedly visited him multiple times at his Manhattan townhouse and private island. The bank only cut ties in 2013, years after regulators had already raised red flags and long after Epstein's name had become synonymous with criminality.Subsequent lawsuits exposed just how intertwined the relationship was. The U.S. Virgin Islands and Epstein's victims both accused JPMorgan of enabling his trafficking operation by providing unrestricted financial access, arguing the bank “knowingly facilitated” his crimes to retain a lucrative client. The bank settled for $290 million with Epstein's victims and $75 million with the USVI, while internal communications revealed that top leadership — including Mary Erdoes and Jes Staley — had authority to drop Epstein but didn't. Emails showed Staley referring to Epstein with familiar tone and discussing visits to his properties. Even after his conviction, Epstein remained a valued client, reflecting how profit and personal connections outweighed compliance or morality. The scandal didn't just tarnish JPMorgan's reputation — it exposed how the world's most powerful financial institutions became complicit in shielding a predator for the sake of money and influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Americans in states and localities across the country are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes for a variety of candidates, positions, and ballot measures.The U.S. government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching the record for the longest shutdown in history as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the government shutdown tied the record for the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after paramilitary forces took control of a vital city in Darfur and the State Department is providing $24 million in emergency aid to Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba following Hurricane Melissa. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Chinese foreign minister has held a phone call with his German counterpart. Wang Yi told Johann Wadephul the important experience drawn from the development of bilateral ties is that both respect each other and the guiding principle should be win-win cooperation.

It's Day 35 of the partial shutdown, tying the longest ever. Senate Republicans are mulling a longer stopgap. Three defense nominees go before the Senate Armed Services Committee. And voters elect new governors in Virginia and New Jersey. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Understanding the message behind "Cut Toxic Ties: Get Your Joy Back NOW" is the most vital step you can take toward a healthy, successful life. This isn't just about ending drama; it's about fundamentally changing the energy that governs your world.Toxic relationships—those defined by constant manipulation, criticism, or emotional drainage—are the biggest invisible drain on your potential. By finally understanding that you must cut those toxic ties, you immediately shut down the external source of your stress. This necessary act of self-preservation allows you to reclaim the mental space and energy that was being wasted on constant worry and anxiety. You are literally taking back control of your emotional state.Moreover, this understanding protects your future success. Your ability to achieve goals relies on focus, clarity, and a positive mindset. When you remove the negativity, you create an environment where joy, confidence, and growth can thrive. You stop sabotaging your potential and start directing your full attention toward your goals and passions.Finally, cutting these ties is the ultimate declaration of self-worth. It sends a clear message that you deserve peace, respect, and happiness. This powerful action signals to the world that you are no longer available for disrespect, leading to stronger, healthier relationships moving forward. Getting your joy back NOW is the fastest path to reclaiming your power and building a life defined by freedom, not friction.

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This time on Code WACK! Why can working as a doctor in America feel like being on a battleground? What questionable tactics are insurance companies using? How are they affecting patients and physicians alike? And when coverage is denied, what can patients do? (See Helpful Links below for tips on appeals.) To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. A Harvard-trained biomedical engineer with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America's Fractured Healthcare System. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. This week, amid pomp and circumstance at the Vatican, the Catholic Church marked 60 years to the Nostra Aetate, a document that — among other things — attempts to redefine the two-thousand-year-old relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people. Berman delves into the Nostra Aetate's long-standing significance, especially as the relationship between Israel and the Vatican has frayed during the two-year war in Gaza launched by Hamas's murderous onslaught on southern Israel. We learn of the history behind the creation of the landmark document and the push-pull concerns from the Catholic communities in Mideast countries. We hear of the Jewish French historian Jules Isaac, who compiled Catholic anti-Jewish teachings and delivered them to Pope John XXIII, confirming the need to chart out a new path in the Church. Friday Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Pope Leo XIV attends a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Vatican 1965 declaration Nostra Aetate (In Our Time) in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, October 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Patrick Bet-David and Glenn Greenwald debate America's alliance with Israel. PBD compares Israel to the “only child” of the Middle East, while Greenwald exposes how U.S. elites and intelligence ties have skewed loyalty. They discuss Trump's unpredictable diplomacy, Netanyahu's influence, and the politics of blackmail.

Send us a textWelcome to the October Q&A episode! We kick things off with a few confessions from our community (and one from us!) before diving into your thoughtful questions on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.Today's questions include: Is it safe if you pee in the birth tub? How can you afford a home birth when money is tight? What does it mean to “push wrong” in labor, and how does the Ferguson reflex really work? We also discuss the fear of postpartum rage returning in a subsequent pregnancy, whether OBs should move out of the way so partners can catch the baby, and why so many providers still insist mothers push on their backs.We then cover laboring down and whether it increases risk, the truth about the “30-minute rule” for delivering the placenta, and how prenatal Pilates affects the pelvic floor. We also answer a listener's question on how to explain conception and birth to young children in a clear, age-appropriate way.Quickies this month: Can an OB tell if a baby is head down without an ultrasound? Do lip ties need correction? Which supplements actually help milk supply? Is estrogen cream useful postpartum? PT vs. chiropractor in pregnancy? Plus a few lighthearted ones, including our guilty pleasure shows, whether we wash our walls, and what we're currently reading.Call us anytime with your questions, comments, or stories at 802-GET-DOWN!********** Needed

Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vinnie Oshana break down Gavin Newsom's wild “gangster” appearance on All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson calling out the California governor for faking a hood backstory. From “Wonderbread with peanut butter” to “mac and cheese struggles,” the crew calls it what it is: elite pandering gone wrong.