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Have you ever wondered how introverts can truly thrive in the workplace—without pretending to be someone they're not? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall sits down with award-winning personal brand and communication consultant Richard Etienne to explore actionable strategies for embracing your introverted strengths at work.Tune in as Richard shares his journey from feeling out of place in traditional office environments to empowering thousands of introverts through workshops, masterclasses, and his own organization, The Introvert Space. Discover practical tips for making your voice heard in meetings, building authentic connections, and expanding your comfort zone—without burning out or losing your sense of self.Whether you've long embraced your introversion or you're just starting to explore your unique style, this conversation offers encouragement, inspiration, and practical insights you can use right away. Listen in, discover how to navigate the workplace with confidence, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/224Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive.A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time delivering workshops and presentations on introversion, leadership, and communication. Founder of The Introvert Space, a community interest company dedicated to empowering introverts in the workplace, Richard authors popular ebooks like Self-Promotion for Introverts.Connect with Richard:Visit TheIntrovertSpace.com for resources, ebooks, and to learn more about Richard's work.Richard is also on LinkedIn - - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise
A new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been announced. The Windsor Framework replaces the Northern Ireland Protocol - that was deemed unworkable, but does this new deal solve Northern Ireland's trading arrangements? In his speech in Windsor, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his new framework agreement had "removed any sense of a border in the Irish Sea". It is true that Northern Ireland consumers should certainly have no sense of a border when it comes to buying food, plants and medicines or taking their dog on the ferry to Scotland. But it will still be a trade border of sorts. Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland remains conditional: it will require signing up to trusted trader schemes, providing information on what goods are moving and having the correct labelling. But given the constraints the UK set itself back in 2017 - a hard Brexit with no land border on the island of Ireland - that may be as good as it gets. Rishi Sunak and EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, seemed comfortable together in Windsor but it's still unclear whether the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland will back the agreement and bring back the power-sharing government. So, is the Windsor Framework a feasible solution? How did Mr Sunak make such progress where his predecessors failed to? If the DUP do reject it, does this mean Brexit can never truly be ‘done'? And what would be the implications for Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the EU if the wrangling over the border continues indefinitely? Chris Morris is joined by: Raoul Ruparel, special advisor on Europe to former UK Prime Minister Theresa May from 2018-19. Tony Connolly, Europe Editor for Ireland's national broadcaster RTE. He is the author of Brexit & Ireland: The Dangers, the Opportunities, and the Inside Story of the Irish Response. Professor Danuta Hübner, a Polish MEP and a member of the European Parliament's UK Contact Group . Also featuring: Sammy Wilson, Democratic Unionist Party MP for East Antrim and DUP chief whip Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference at the Guildhall in Windsor, Berkshire, following the announcement that they have struck a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Credit: PA Producers: Imogen Wallace and Pandita Lorenz
On today's special we look back on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II with former UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Also joining the show to share his unique perspective is historian Jon Meacham. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
In this archive debate, we revisit a discussion from 2018 when an assembled panel of smart thinkers gathered to reflect on the concept of nationhood, nationality and the impact of former UK Prime Minister Theresa May's infamous 2016 speech that proclaimed, “If you believe you are a citizen of the world, you are a citizen of nowhere.” The discussion featured guests including the commentator and author David Goodhart, award-winning novelist Elif Shafak, former diplomat David Landsman and historian Simon Schama. Hosting the the episode was journalist and broadcaster Kamal Ahmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can we learn from the UK's largest residential fire since World War Two, in which 72 people died? The Grenfell Tower disaster happened in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, one of London's wealthiest areas. As a result of catastrophic decision-making — both by those responsible for maintaining the building and those responding to the fire — what should have been a containable fire turned into a blazing inferno. In this episode, I explore how those decisions were made and what we can learn from a human risk perspective. My guest, Gill Kernick, is a former resident of Grenfell Tower who works in high hazard industries to develop safety, leadership and culture. She's also the author of a book called Catastrophe and Systemic Change: Learning from the Grenfell Tower Fire and Other Disasters.In this, the first of two parts, Gill and I discuss Grenfell and the human risk lessons that provides.In Part Two, we talk about the other disasters she explores in her book and what we can learn from them. Links to the topics we discuss:Gill's website - https://grenfellenquirer.blog/GIll's book - https://grenfellenquirer.blog/catastrophe-systemic-change-the-book/The Grenfell Tower Fire Wikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenfell_Tower_fireA BBC explainer on Grenfell - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40301289The Piper Alpha Disaster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_AlphaACM Cladding - https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/ACM_claddingThe Grenfell Tower Enquiry - https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/The Lakanal House Fire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakanal_House_fireConservative politician Jacob Rees-Mogg's comments on the Grenfell Tower residents' 'lacking common sense' in following the Fire Brigade's instructions - https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/special-shows/ring-rees-mogg/grenfell-survivors-demand-apology-jacob-rees-mogg/UK Prime Minister Theresa May's reaction to Grenfell - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44440479 Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn's reaction to Grenfell - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/he-leader-need-jeremy-corbyn-10629102Deepwater Horizon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
In this hilarious episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain kick back with the CEO of Muzmatch, Shahzad Younas. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Muzmatch Shahzad explains why he left investment banking to launch the Muslim marriage app ‘muzmatch' and the subsequent highs and lows of that career choice. Topics of discussion also include muzmatch makeup and breakup stories, what is meant by "halal dating", and the day Shahzad held the former UK Prime Minister Theresa May to account over Yemen at an Eid party in Downing Street.
Nick Timothy, author of Remaking One Nation: The Future of Conservatism and former Chief of Staff to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, joins The Realignment to discuss the future of the right on both sides of the Atlantic.
Teachers in England and Wales will undergo training designed to help them recognize the early signs of mental health problems among students. The training is part of UK Prime Minister Theresa May's initiatives aimed to prevent mental health problems before they get out of hand. It will give teachers guidelines on how to spot students with mental health issues, how to deal with depression and anxiety, and how to assess mental wellbeing. The initiative is already implemented among secondary school teachers and will soon be available to new teachers. May said that tackling mental health problems has always been her priority. She also believes that prevention is the key to lessening the consequences of mental health issues. Aside from teachers, May has invited all 1.2 million National Healthcare Service staff to partake in training related to mental health illness prevention. Then, in October, the Prime Minister is also set to launch Every Mind Matters, a campaign which aims to raise public awareness about mental health. Despite May's actions, UK Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Social Care Barbara Keeley is unconvinced that the initiative will work. She said that instead of giving teacher training, May should be focusing on programs that make mental health services more accessible. This is due to issues like children and adolescents failing to receive mental health services or waiting a long time to get treatment. On the other hand, a CEO of a mental health charity praised May's plans, saying that it was a good idea to prioritize young people's mental health as many mental health problems begin during childhood.
‘The extradition bill is dead’. Squawk Box analyses the impact of the scrapping of the controversial Hong Kong legislation following months of protests and civil unrest. Shares in Deutsche Bank see red as investors begin to question the bank’s dramatic overhaul, with 18,000 jobs set to go in a €7.4 bn shake-up. On Wall Street, Apple shares sink after Rosenblatt Securities downgrades the stock, citing a ‘fundamental deterioration’ in sales growth at the tech giant. And in Washington, President Trump launches a Twitter attack on the UK’s ambassador to the U.S. and UK Prime Minister Theresa May over leaked diplomatic cables critical of his administration.
The NYPD publicly apologized for raiding the Stonewall Inn 50 years ago. Meanwhile, many are calling for President Trump to apologize for insults he made about Robert Mueller on D-Day.Around the world, it's been thirty years since the Tiananmen Square massacre. UK Prime Minister Theresa May is out as head of the conservative party. And Ethiopia's prime minister mediates talks in Sudan.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May resigns as leader of the Conservative Party on June 7th. But she will stay on as a lame duck Prime Minister until her successor is chosen. Today on Front Burner, CBC Europe Correspondent Margaret Evans on who that successor might be, and what they'll have to grapple with as the country faces down Brexit: "It's a huge, huge mess in this country. People are angry, they're scared, they're tired of it."
UK Prime Minister Theresa May stepped down as Tory leader. The Brexit Party came up short in the Peterborough by-election. US President Donald Trump visited three countries. RTÉ Europe Editor Tony Connelly, London Correspondent Fiona Mitchell and Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin look at a busy (but surprisingly calm) week.
On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon discusses President Trump's latest trade policies and the additional tariffs he has threatened to impose on both China and Mexico. What impact is the ongoing trade war having on the US economy, and does Trump have a clear endgame in mind while going down this road?Guests:Alexander Mercouris - Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com | US-UK Relations & The Search for a New Prime Minister in the United KingdomJoel Segal - Former Congressional Staffer | How to Solve the Problem of HomelessnessTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | How the Trade War Might Progress & Trump's Tariff PlansYesterday, President Trump met with UK Prime Minister Theresa May in London as her time in office is set to come to a close in the coming days. Alexander Mercouris, Editor-in-Chief at TheDuran.com, returns to the show to discuss the meeting between Trump and May, the process for naming a new Prime Minister in the United Kingdom, the narrowing scope of speech being permitted on social media and alternative media channels, and the influence that UK institutions have on global politics.Later in the show, former Congressional Staffer Joel Segal joins Garland to talk about the issue of homelessness in the United States and the importance of addressing this problem in a serious manner. Segal has a history running homeless shelters, and he will breakdown the health issues related to homelessness, what leads to people living on the streets, how prison and a lack of job training contribute to this issue, and the cost of homelessness on the general public. For the final two segments, Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo returns to 'Fault Lines' for a wide ranging conversation which includes analysis of President Trump's tariff plans and how the trade war is likely to progress. Luongo also discusses debt and interest rates, the global economic system, and Trump's unorthodox and sometimes dangerous style of negotiation.
On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Daniel Lazare, journalist and author of three books: "The Frozen Republic," "The Velvet Coup" and "America's Undeclared War." On the second day of his three-day state visit to Britain, US President Donald Trump spoke with UK Prime Minister Theresa May while protesters mobilized in London. He said Tuesday that he believed Brexit would eventually happen, adding that Britain is “a very, very special place, and I think it deserves a special place.” During the press conference he also spoke on on a trade deal, Huawei, his critics and tariffs on Mexico. What are we to make of all of this? Trump says tariffs on Mexican imports will take effect next week, despite Mexican optimism for a deal, but Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell is eyeing the potential for Trump's trade war to inflict damage on the United States economy, saying that the central bank is prepared to act to sustain the economic expansion if needed. How does all of this uncertainty portend for the US's economic future? "WOLA's hawkish stance on Venezuela may seem surprising for a 'human rights' organization, but it is less of a surprise for those familiar with WOLA's history." That comes from another great MintPress News story by writer Alex Rubinstein. He writes, "The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a self-described 'human rights' NGO, has been circulating a June 1 press release ostensibly urging the return of democracy to Venezuela." What's the significance of them taking this position?GUESTS:Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: "The Frozen Republic," "The Velvet Coup" and "America's Undeclared War." Linwood Tauheed — Associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Teri Mattson — Activist with the Campaign to End US and Canadian Sanctions Against Venezuela.
Today on WML we carry live coverage of the President Trump & outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May news conference and Trent Knibbe of Affordable i-Store and Jeff Barrett join the show for Tech Talk Tuesday.
On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon talks about President Trump's trip to the United Kingdom and some key issues such as the Steele Dossier that Trump could bring up in conversation with UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Will possible UK meddling in the US political process be discussed, or will this meeting just be mostly for show?Guests:Patrick Henningsen - Journalist & Founder of: 21stCenturyWire.com | President Trump Meets with Theresa May, The US-UK Relationship & An Update on Julian AssangeMark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Mainstream Media Deception & The Evolution of President Trump's CabinetStephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | The Bipartisan Foreign Policy Consensus in Washington DCCaleb Maupin - Journalist & Political Analyst | US-China Relations & The 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square ProtestsJohn Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | The Steele Dossier, Impeachment Politics & President Trump's Political Style President Trump is currently in the United Kingdom where he is meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May a day after spending time with Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. Patrick Henningsen, a Journalist and the Founder of 21stCenturyWire.com, joins today's show to discuss the likely topics of conversation between Trump and May, why Trump should ask her about the Steele Dossier and other sensitive topics, and the state of the relationship between the United States and United Kingdom. Additionally, they discuss Julian Assange's current legal situation, the medical treatment he is receiving in prison, and the possibility that he will face extradition to either the United States or Sweden.A North Korean official who had previously been reported as "purged" by North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un appeared at a concert with Kim which seems to refute this past report. Mark Sleboda, an International Relations & Security Analyst, returns to the program to talk about the history of media stories on high-profile killings in North Korea, campaigns of deception from mainstream media outlets, the view of the Trump administration's foreign policy inside of the Russian government, and the evolution of Trump's Cabinet since the start of his Presidency. Despite Republicans and Democrats appearing to be in conflict on nearly every issue, both party establishments tend to have very similar views when it comes to US foreign policy. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman joins Garland to talk about the bipartisan consensus on foreign policy in Washington DC, the power of the mainstream media in shaping public opinion, and what the main takeaways should be from Robert Mueller's press conference.We have reached the 30th Anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests which were a major international event with a great deal of cultural significance. Journalist Caleb Maupin returns to the show to discuss the events that occurred in June of 1989, how the media has reported on this subject, the nature of US-China relations today, and the strategic manner in which the Chinese government pursues international relations.For the final segment, Garland is joined in-studio by former CIA Officer John Kiriakou for a conversation about the history of the Steele Dossier and the likelihood that Congressional Democrats will move forward with efforts to impeach President Trump. They also analyze the US-China trade war and how President Trump's political experience and style are impacting his effectiveness and ability to accomplish his goals.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation on May 24, leaving Brexit and the Conservatives in disarray. Neil and Jason break down the potential chaos for Britain as new possible leaders jockey for power.
Squawk Box anchors discuss the latest sell-off in U.S. stocks amid the ongoing fears about the US-China trade war, with the Dow braced for its fifth weekly drop and its longest losing streak for 8 years. The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury also plunges to 2017 lows amid the risk-off sentiment and oil dips nearly 6 per cent before clawing back losses. Meanwhile, President Trump suggests Huawei could be included in an eventual trade agreement despite branding the Chinese smartphone giant as ‘dangerous’. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells CNBC the tech giant is lying about its ties to the Chinese government. Deutsche Bank chairman Paul Achleitner survives calls to oust him as the troubled German lender warns of cutbacks during its annual shareholder meeting. And we are live in Westminster where word on the street is that UK Prime Minister Theresa May could be ready to tender her resignation amid a cabinet backlash over her latest Brexit deal proposal.
On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon sounds off on the new charges filed by the US Department of Justice against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange which includes accusations of violating the Espionage Act. How does this worsen Assange's legal situation, and what does this mean for the future of journalism in the United States?Guests:Lee Stranahan - Co-Host of Fault Lines | UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Resignation & New Charges Against Julian AssangeTim Canova - Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida | Democratic Party Politics & Concerns over Voting SystemsMichael Krieger - Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com | The US Political System and Principles for the American People Tom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Trade Wars, Theresa May's Resignation & Julian Assange's Espionage Act Charges'Fault Lines' host Lee Stranahan joins the show live from London to talk about UK Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to resign from her position which she has held since July of 2016 largely due in part to her handling of the Brexit situation. Additionally, Lee gives his thoughts on the new charges filed against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the state of the relationship between the United States and United Kingdom.Understandably, many Democratic Party voters were extremely frustrated with the leadership and power structure at the top of the Democratic Party following the 2016 election cycle. Tim Canova, a Law Professor & Former Candidate for Congress in Florida, returns to the program to discuss what has changed with the Democratic Party leadership from 2016 to today, why it is challenging to impact how the party operates, the manipulation of voting systems/processes, and the influence of corporate lobbyists on politicians in both major parties.While there is a growing consensus that the US political system has major systemic problems, the American people remain divided on their approaches towards solving these issues. Michael Krieger, the Founder of LibertyBlitzkrieg.com, joins today's show to discuss some of the key principles the public could rally around, why it is important to focus on issues and not on personalities, how the citizenry gets divided against itself over side issues, and why the First Amendment must be protected.For the final two segments, Garland is joined by Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo for a conversation about global economic markets and President Trump's trade war with China. They also discuss UK Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to resign, the growing power of non-establishment politics, and the new charges filed against Julian Assange.
Squawk Box anchors discuss the on-going calls for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation as Commons leader Andrea Leadsom tenders her resignation from the cabinet over May’s new Brexit deal. We have reaction from Westminster. In the U.S., the Federal Reserve minutes reveal that rates will remain steady for the foreseeable future as inflationary pressures have subsided. CNBC learns from a top executive at Huawei that the Chinese telecom giant could be ready to launch its own operating system this year should it be barred from using Google and Microsoft’s platforms. And, U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm’s stock dives after a U.S. court rules that it violated anti-trust law by illegally suppressing competition.
Squawk Box anchors discuss UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s last-ditch effort to get her Brexit deal through the House of Commons, offering lawmakers a variety of concessions, including the possibility of a second referendum. In the US, Wall Street bounces back after Washington offers Huawei a temporary reprieve, easing its restrictions as the Chinese smartphone maker launches new products in Europe. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for a ‘New Long March’ amid on-going trade tensions with the US but also offers the prospect of a fresh round of negotiations. And, we are live in Westminster, Brussels and Bari ahead of the European Parliament elections. We hear from Italy deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini who brushes off suggestions his Lega party’s election campaign may have hurt his coalition government with the Five Star Movement.
Conservative MPs expect UK Prime Minister Theresa May to resign or be forced out of office within days, sources tell the FT that Tyson Foods, the largest US meat packer, is in talks over a multi-billion dollar investment in Kazakhstan beef production as a back door into China and a US judge rejects President Donald Trump’s efforts to quash subpoenas of his bank records. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May offers Labour a deal that includes the possibility of a second EU referendum, Europe’s aviation safety agency sets out strict conditions before it will allow Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft back into the skies and shares in three of the US’s biggest department store chains, Nordstrom, Kohl’s and JC Penney, fell on Tuesday after the companies reported quarterly results short of forecasts. Plus the FT’s Shanghai correspondent Tom Hancock explains why Chinese film producers are facing a funding crunch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Shares in the image sharing platform Pinterest tumble as much as 19 percent after the company’s first earnings report since going public, Starbucks’ China rival Luckin Coffee raises $561m in its IPO gaining a valuation of $4bn and UK Prime Minister Theresa May tells her MPs she will set out a timetable for her resignation and the election of a new leader. Plus, the FT’s Australia and Pacific correspondent Jamie Smyth explains why there’s so much bad blood in Australia and what it means for Saturday’s Federal election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Intel reveals a vulnerability in its chips that could let hackers steal data, Wall Street recovers as trade war fears ease, a dispute between the US and Mexico sours the market for fruits and vegetables, and UK Prime Minister Theresa May challenges Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to make up his mind on her Brexit compromise plan. Plus, the FT’s Buenos Aires correspondent, Benedict Mander, explains how the IMF’s $56bn bailout is playing out in Argentina. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss the week on world markets with guests Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group consultancy and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: — Recent incident involving a Boeing 737 jetliners in Jacksonville, Fla. — Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenberg’s comments at the company’s annual meeting — Richard Aboulafia’s assessment of the common factors in Boeing’s recent problems — Airbus and Thales first quarter earnings — UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to replace Gavin Williamson with Penny Mourdaunt, who becomes Britain’s first female defense secretary
Squawk Box anchors discuss the IMF’s latest cut to its global growth forecast citing trade tensions as President Trump threatens new tariffs on EU products. EU leaders are ready to grant UK Prime Minister Theresa May a long extension to Brexit but France says the delay agreement must contain strict caveats. Meanwhile, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz tells CNBC that his country is braced for any Brexit result. And we hear exclusively from the head of Germany’s Ver.di labour union who claims his group wields enough power to scupper a Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank merger.
On this episode of Fault Lines, host Garland Nixon and producer Eric Ladny talk about today's Israeli elections where Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to win another term as Prime Minister. How has the race been influenced by the words and actions of President Trump, and how might the result impact the relationship between the US and Israel? Guests:Ariel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Election Day in Israel & The US Declares the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a Terrorist OrganizationTom Luongo - Geopolitical Analyst and Publisher of the Gold Goats 'n Guns Newsletter | Brexit, The European Union, Saudi Arabia and the Petrodollar, & Democratic Infighting Nicole Roussell - Producer for Loud & Clear | Live from Tel Aviv: Election Day in IsraelYesterday, The Trump administration designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a "foreign terrorist organization" which will further inflame tensions between the two countries. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to give her take on this move and to discuss today's elections in Israel along with Prime Minister Netanyahu's prospects for winning re-election.UK Prime Minister Theresa May's deadline to reach a Brexit deal is rapidly approaching, and she is meeting with European Union leaders this week in an effort to make this happen. Geopolitical Analyst Tom Luongo returns to the show to discuss the Brexit situation, recent news regarding Saudi Arabia and the petrodollar, and the battle for power & control at the top of the Democratic Party. For the final segment, Garland and Eric are joined by 'Loud & Clear' Producer Nicole Roussell who is currently in Tel Aviv to cover today's elections in Israel. What have voters on the ground been saying about the election, have any major stories already broken today, and when are results expected to be announced to the public?
Squawk Box anchors discuss the UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to seek another Brexit extension from the EU as she announces plans to reach across the aisle and hold compromise talks with Labour. Meanwhile, EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager tells CNBC exclusively that a delay to Brexit is not something to be feared. Asian stocks surge to a fresh seven-month high on hopes of a US-China trade deal. Beijing’s chief trade negotiator Liu He is due in Washington for the next round of talks. And in an exclusive interview with CNBC, the IMF’s managing director Christine Lagarde says that despite global growth slowing, a rebound is due later this year.
In today's business headlines: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan told a media briefing on Eskom that there will be little or at worst only Stage 1 load shedding in the winter. Foreign investors have bought a net R6.8bn of government bonds since Friday after outflows of R81m in March. UK Prime Minister Theresa May held two hours of "constructive" talks with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Brexit. The Ethiopian airline pilots involved in the crash near Addis Ababa did follow the Boeing emergency procedures. The FDA is investigating a link between e-cigarettes and seizures among young vapers. And the ANC's Integrity Committee will not investigate Ace Magashule.
According to a new report, a top aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked lobbyists in a private meeting to raise public doubts about Medicare For All, saying that the progressive program would detract from Democrats’ agenda. In a 5-4 vote yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no constitutional guarantee that an execution must be painless, saying that a Missouri prisoner may be executed despite having a rare condition that could cause him to suffocate. Trump appointee Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by President Trump’s second Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanagh. Stephen Bright, a professor at Yale Law School and the former Director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, joins the show. UK Prime MInister Theresa May held a marathon cabinet meeting today to discuss the ongoing crisis around the country’s departure from the European Union and announced that she would be seeking an extension to the “Article 50” deadline. This comes one day after UK lawmakers failed again to back any alternatives to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Brian and John speak with Alex Gordon, former president of the National Union of Rail, Maritime, & Transport Workers. NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance’s creation. The agenda also includes NATO relations with Russia, the fight against terrorism, and military spending. A myriad of peace groups are planning demonstrations opposing the meeting. One major event is planned for Thursday here in Washington. Ann Wright, a retired United States Army colonel and former U.S. State Department official in Afghanistan, who resigned in protest of the invasion of Iraq and became a prominent anti-war activist, joins the show. Senate Democrats last night killed a bill that would have provided aid to Puerto Rico because it did not go far enough. President Trump, who publicly opposes ANY aid to Puerto Rico lashed out at the island and its elected officials on Twitter overnight, saying that Puerto Rico is “a mess” and that its politicians are “incompetent and corrupt.” The Mayor of San Juan responded by saying, “He can huff & puff all he wants but he cannot escape the death of 3,000 on his watch. SHAME ON YOU!” Dr. Adriana Garriga-López, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Anthropology at Kalamazoo College, joins Brian and John. Today’s regular segment that airs every Tuesday is called Women & Society with Dr. Hannah Dickinson. This weekly segment is about the major issues, challenges, and struggles facing women in all aspects of society. Hannah Dickinson, an associate professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and an organizer with the Geneva Women’s Assembly, and Loud & Clear producer Nicole Roussell join the show.Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Brian and John speak with financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey.
Denis Staunton on the ever-narrower set of options facing UK Prime Minister Theresa May as Parliament fails to find a way forward and the April 12th Brexit deadline draws near. Plus: Asli Aydıntaşbaş, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, on the electoral defeat of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in local elections in Istanbul, Ankara and other urban areas of the country. Is it a classic 'kick in the shins' delivered to an incumbent party in a second order election, or a sign of a more significant shift among Turkish voters?
Amanda Sloat, the Robert Bosch Senior Fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe, joins host David Dollar to give an update on Brexit. She explains why Brexit did not occur as originally expected on March 29; what the process for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Parliament, and the EU looks like going forward; and important issues such as the Irish border, the UK's potential for pursuing an independent trade policy, the "Norway model," implications of a "no-deal" Brexit, and the possibility of a second referendum. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts here or on Apple Podcasts, send feedback email to BCP@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. Dollar and Sense is a part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 are set for a strong start to the new fiscal year on Monday ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement this week. Gains in the Asian markets will also support local equities as progress in US-China trade negotiations and positive China factory data boosted global equities. However, another defeat for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal could weigh on markets. At 07:18 AM, the SGX Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50's trend in India, was up 0.42 percent at 11,724.50, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and Nifty. Tata Motors, Jet Airways, are the stocks in focus.
On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Whitney Webb, journalist and staff writer for MintPress News.It's Friday, that means it is panel time!A recent MintPress article by Whitney Webb says the "United States military has rejected offers to resolve the growing humanitarian crisis in the Rukban refugee camp in Syria, which sits inside a 55 kilometer zone occupied by the US along the Syria-Jordan border. The US has also refused to let any of the estimated 40,000 refugees — the majority of which are women and children — leave the camp voluntarily, even though children are dying in droves from lack of food, adequate shelter and medical care. The US has also not provided humanitarian aid to the camp, even though a US military base is located just 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away." What's going on here, and why is the US holding primarily women and children captive?The White House on Friday warned Russia and other countries backing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro against sending troops and military equipment to Venezuela, saying the United States would view such actions as a "direct threat" to the region's security. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been given a list of options to respond to Russia's growing presence in Venezuela in support of Maduro, including new sanctions, said Elliott Abrams, the US special representative for Venezuela.UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was beaten down for an amazing, unprecedented, pitiful third time by the British Parliament on Friday, with all bets off now on when or how the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. The EU had given Britain until the end of this week to approve the withdrawal agreement. Now Britain has until April 12 to propose a new way forward, crash out of the bloc without a deal or beg for a long extension. May called the results of the day's votes “grave.”After taking last weekend to pore over the Mueller report, US Attorney General William Barr sent Congress his summary of the "principal conclusions" from the special counsel's 675-day investigation into the Trump campaign's slleged ties to Russia. Barr says he and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein concluded that the evidence "is not sufficient to establish that the President committed an obstruction-of-justice offense," noting that the government would have to prove such a case "beyond a reasonable doubt." This is not the Mueller report or even a well-based summary, but folks are acting as though Barr's letter is dispositive.Facebook is banning white nationalism and white separatism from its social network following criticism that it had not done enough to eliminate hate speech on its platform. The social media giant said in a blog post Wednesday that conversations with academics and civil rights groups convinced the company to expand its policies around hate groups.“Today we're announcing a ban on praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism on Facebook and Instagram, which we'll start enforcing next week,” the company wrote in the post. “It's clear that these concepts are deeply linked to organized hate groups and have no place on our services.” Under Facebook's change, people who search for terms associated with white supremacy will instead see a link to the page of Life After Hate, a nonprofit that helps people to leave hate groups, the company said.GUESTS: Whitney Webb — Journalist and a staff writer for MintPress News. Jim Kavanagh — Political analyst and commentator and editor of The Polemicist.Michelle Hudgins — Communications strategist, producer, media consultant and writer. Caleb Maupin — Journalist and political analyst who focuses his coverage on US foreign policy and the global system of monopoly capitalism and imperialism.
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Neil Clark, a journalist and broadcaster whose work has appeared in The Guardian, The Week, and Morning Star.UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan was voted down by Parliament today for the third time, bringing the country even closer to a “no deal” departure from the European Union. In response to the 344-286 vote defeat, the European Council has called for an emergency summit to be held just two days before the April 12 Brexit deadline. The US and UK have been adamant that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei works as a front for Chinese intelligence. The company, of course denies that and appears to be weathering the storm -- Huawei just announced record profits. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping recently wrapped up a tour of Europe aimed at improving relations in the wake of the EU’s declaration that China was a “strategic competitor” to the bloc. Jude Woodward, the author of the book “The US vs China: Asia's new Cold War?,” joins the show. This week marked the 20th anniversary of the US-led bombing of Yugoslavia, a war that resulted in the further breakup of that country. The 78 days of NATO bombing resulted in the deaths of more than 2,500 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. Brian and John speak with Dr. Gerald Horne, a professor of history at the University of Houston and author of many books, including “Blows Against the Empire: U.S. Imperialism in Crisis.” The Ecuadorean National Assembly has decided to investigate an alleged money laundering scheme hatched by President Lenin Moreno involving a complex network of offshore accounts. Meanwhile, Julian Assange is still trapped in the Ecuadorian Embassy and supporters worry that he may soon be ejected. Arnold August, a lecturer and journalist who most recently wrote “The Trump Trudeau Lima Group Policy and Its Nemesis” for Mint Press, joins the show. It’s Friday! So it’s time for the week’s worst and most misleading headlines. Brian and John speak with Steve Patt, an independent journalist whose critiques of the mainstream media have been a feature of his site Left I on the News and on twitter @leftiblog, and Sputnik producer Nicole Roussell. Friday is Loud & Clear’s weekly hour-long segment The Week in Review, about the week in politics, policy, and international affairs. Today they focus on the Mueller report, 2020 elections, Israeli violence in Gaza, and today’s Brexit vote. Jacqueline Luqman, the co-editor-in-chief of Luqman Nation, which livestreams every Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. on Facebook, and Sputnik News analyst and producer Walter Smolarek, join the show.
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss some of the key global conflicts currently taking place and how the Trump administration is approaching these various situations. Will events in Venezuela, Israel/Syria, and Ukraine continue to escalate in a dangerous manner, and what role will the US play moving forward?Guests:Stephen Lendman - Writer and Geopolitical Analyst | Pence and Pompeo's Influence: Plans for VenezuelaMark Sleboda - International Relations & Security Analyst | Mike Pompeo and Upcoming "Actions" in UkraineIan Shilling - Geopolitical Analyst, Researcher & Blogger | Will a Brexit Deal Pass? Will Theresa May Resign? Dr. Bosworth - Internal Medicine Physician & Author | Are YOU at Risk of Heart Disease? How Can You Find Out?John Kiriakou - Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' | RussiaGate and the Career of John BrennanAs the Trump administration continues to attempt to alter the political situation in Venezuela, Russia has emerged as the main counter to US influence in the country. Writer and Geopolitical Analyst Stephen Lendman returns to the program to discuss what is happening in Venezuela, the influence of Mike Pompeo and John Bolton over President Trump's foreign policy, and to give his major takeaways on the conclusion of Robert Mueller's Investigation.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent comments about taking new actions in Ukraine could further escalate tensions with Russia ahead of the upcoming Presidential Election in Ukraine. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joins Garland and Lee on today's show to give his take on Pompeo's remarks and what events could potentially transpire before the second round of the Ukrainian Presidential Election which takes place on April 21st. UK Prime Minister Theresa May has stated that she is willing to step down from her position if she can get her latest Brexit deal passed. Geopolitical Analyst Ian Shilling joins today's show to discuss the likelihood of a Brexit deal getting passed, rising anger with the political class in the United Kingdom, and how the political establishment and media elites have sold out everyday people in the UK throughout this process.Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and oftentimes people are unaware that they are at risk of heart disease until it is too late. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Bosworth returns to the show to talk about some ways to test for heart disease including a Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CACS) Test and strategies for limiting the risk of having serious heart problems.For the final segment, the hosts are joined in-studio by Former CIA Officer & Co-Host of 'Loud and Clear' John Kiriakou to get his take on the conclusion of the Mueller Investigation and the people involved in promoting the RussiaGate narrative. Kiriakou also talks about how John Brennan ascended the ranks of the CIA and why Brennan needs to apologize to President Trump for accusing him of committing treason.
On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Jim Kavanagh, political analyst and commentator and editor of The Polemicist; and Michelle Hudgins, communications strategist, producer, media consultant and writer. It's Friday, that means it is panel time! Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has submitted a confidential report to US Attorney General William P. Barr, marking the end of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump, a Justice Department spokeswoman said. The Justice Department notified Congress late Friday that it had received Mueller's report but did not describe its contents. Barr is expected to summarize the findings for lawmakers in the coming days.UK Prime Minister Theresa May previously sought agreement by the EU's 27 leaders on a “technical extension” of Article 50, pushing Brexit day back to June 30, in the event that the House of Commons ratifies the withdrawal agreement in its third vote on the deal. The extra time would be needed to pass the necessary legislation. May's appeal to the heads of state and government was described by sources as “90 minutes of nothing.” She was unable to offer any answers as to how a no-deal Brexit would be avoided if the deal were rejected again. The leaders imposed a new Brexit timeline on the prime minister to avoid a possible accidental no-deal scenario next Friday, March 29. Under the new timeline, Britain will stay a member state until April 12 if the withdrawal agreement is rejected by MPs. If lawmakers accept the prime minister's Brexit deal, the UK will leave the EU by May 22. The government will be able to seek a longer extension if it can “indicate a way forward” and agrees to hold European elections.The FBI has reportedly joined a criminal investigation of the certification process for Boeing's 737 Max 8 jets, two of which have crashed since October, killing 346 people. The Seattle Times first reported that the bureau is assisting federal aviation investigators in a federal grand jury probe based in Washington, DC, looking into the process. Indonesian airline Garuda said Friday that it's canceling a multi-billion-dollar order for 49 737 Max 8 jets in light of the deadly crashes. "Our passengers have lost confidence to fly with the Max 8," Garuda spokesperson Ikhsan Rosan told CNN. The Indonesian carrier ordered 50 of the planes in 2014 for $4.9 billion. It has taken delivery of one of them but has now sent a letter to Boeing saying it no longer wants to receive the remaining jets on order, Ikhsan said. Garuda is the first airline to say it's canceling a 737 Max 8 order.US President Donald Trump on Thursday took more shots at the late Sen. John McCain, despite growing calls from Republicans and veterans groups to stop attacking the Arizona GOP lawmaker who died last year. In an interview with Fox Business Network, Trump called McCain “horrible” for his 2017 vote against a congressional Republican measure to repeal Obamacare and accused him of handing a dossier of explosive claims about Trump's ties to Russia to the FBI for “very evil purposes.” When asked by anchor Maria Bartiromo why he continues to criticize McCain, who died seven months ago after battling brain cancer, Trump claimed he was prompted by the news media. “I don't talk about it,” the president said. “People ask me the question. I didn't bring this up. You just brought it up. You just asked the question.” Trump renewed his attacks on McCain last weekend in an apparent reaction to a news report about the controversial dossier authored by former British spy Christopher Steele, not after he was asked about his attitude toward the senator. He has continued to lash out at McCain over the past several days, telling reporters on Tuesday, “I was never a fan of John McCain, and I never will be,” and then on Wednesday grousing about not receiving a “thank you” for approving funeral arrangement plans for McCain, despite his dislike for the former senator. McCain was memorialized at Washington's National Cathedral last fall, and Trump was not invited to attend. Trump authorized a government airplane to transport McCain's remains from Arizona to the nation's capital, but the cathedral said Trump's approval was not needed to host the funeral.It took New Zealand just six days to announce an immediate plan to change to the nation's gun policy after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch last week. On Thursday, a day after the first victims were laid to rest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a national ban on all military-style semiautomatic weapons, all high-capacity ammunition magazines and all parts that allow weapons to be modified into the kinds of guns used in last week's attack. Ms. Ardern is expected to encounter little resistance in Parliament. The new law could be in place as soon as April 11.We've got all these stories and more!GUESTS:Jim Kavanagh — Political analyst and commentator and editor of The Polemicist. Michelle Hudgins — Communications strategist, producer, media consultant and writer.
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss President Trump's tweet saying that it is time for the US to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and the potential implications of his statement. They also talk about the fallout from Theresa May's trip to Brussels and the UK's future with the EU.Guests:Brian Becker - Co-Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Brussels: The EU Summit, Brexit, and Theresa May's ChallengeKit Klarenberg - Investigative Journalist w/ Sputnik News | The Effort to Take Down President Trump & The Integrity Initiative ScandalAriel Gold - National Co-Director at Code Pink | Trump Tweets about the Golan Heights & Which 2020 Candidates are Going to AIPAC?Ryan Cristián - Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond | US Foreign Policy & The Trump Administration's Plans for Israel, Syria, and Venezuela Yesterday, UK Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to European Union leaders in Brussels, Belgium about the United Kingdom's status in the EU and the timetable for reaching an exit deal. Brian Becker, Co-Host of Loud And Clear right here on Radio Sputnik, joins the hosts live from Brussels for the second consecutive day to talk about the new set of timelines established by the EU, the likelihood that the UK leaves the EU without a deal being made, and how the upcoming elections for the European Parliament may be impacted by this evolving situation.As Washington DC prepares for Special Counsel Robert Mueller to release his final report, it continues to become more apparent that the narrative about collusion between the Trump Presidential Campaign and Russia has fallen apart. Kit Klarenberg, an Investigative Journalist with Sputnik News, returns to the program to discuss the ongoing effort to take down President Trump, details related to the the Steele dossier, and the latest updates on the story of the shadowy organization known as The Integrity Initiative. President Trump tweeted yesterday that "it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel's Sovereignty over the Golan Heights" despite the fact that this would be a change to longstanding US policy regarding the status of the Golan Heights. Ariel Gold, National Co-Director at Code Pink, joins today's show to giver her take on the the significance of this announcement by President Trump and to talk about which 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates will be attending next week's AIPAC conference in Washington DC.For the final two segments, Garland and Lee are joined by Ryan Cristián, Founder and Editor of The Last American Vagabond, for a conversation about the current foreign policy of the United States and how the Trump administration seems willing to make geopolitical decisions without forming international coalitions. Is this approach to international events in danger of backfiring, and what role is Congress playing with regards to US foreign policy decision making?
On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Brian Becker, co-host of Sputnik's Loud and Clear.It is being reported by some outlets that the EU is preparing to offer UK Prime Minister Theresa May a two-month delay to Brexit - on the condition that MPs approve a withdrawal agreement next week, according to a draft of summit conclusions seen by the Financial Times. Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė told CNN that EU leaders have agreed in principle to grant an extension to the Brexit process, but have not finalized the length of the extension. What's going on in Brussels? A Supreme Court examination of jury discrimination has prompted a rare question from Justice Clarence Thomas. The court seemed deeply troubled yesterday about the actions of Mississippi prosecutor Doug Evans, who has tried Curtis Flowers, an African American man, six times for a quadruple murder and has blocked the vast majority of black potential jurors. Also, the hour-long argument brought a surprise: a question from Thomas (do wonders never cease?). Flowers was tried in 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008 and most recently in 2010. Six times, District Attorney Evans, who is white, has attempted to convict Flowers in a prosecutorial pursuit that may be without parallel. Two trials — as it happens, the only ones with more than one African American juror — have resulted in hung juries. What is the significance of this case and Justice Thomas' question?Question: who is Martin Gottesfeld? What did he do, and why is he in solitary confinement? Gottesfeld is a human rights activist facing up to 15 years in federal prison under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for helping save Justina Pelletier. In 2014, Marty, as his friends and family call him, defended the life of then-15-year-old Pelletier as well as the rights of her parents. The Pelletiers had brought Justina to Harvard-affiliated Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) with a referral to see a specialist who had treated her before at nearby Tufts Medical Center. However, when Justina arrived, she was instead seen by a different set of less experienced doctors, who incorrectly challenged her existing physical diagnosis in favor of a mental one. They wanted to stop her pain and heart medications, amongst others. Marty worked tirelessly to end Justina's suffering and bring her home. Then, with many people fearing she would die before her previous treatments were restored, a note Justina had smuggled to her parents was published by The Blaze. A few days later, Marty knocked BCH off the internet during its largest annual online fundraiser, hurting no one. So why is a good Samaritan facing jail time?GUESTS:Brian Becker - Co-host of Sputnik's Loud and Clear.Kim Keenan - Executive vice president of marketing and research at Odyssey Media, co-chair of the Internet Innovation Alliance and senior adjunct professor at George Washington University Law School.Dana Gottesfeld - Wife of Marty Gottesfeld.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May makes a big gamble that risks a no-deal Brexit, the Federal Reserve signals it will hold rates steady all year as economic growth slows, Levi Strauss returns to the stock market with a $6.6bn valuation and retailer Williams Sonoma delivers an unusually rosy outlook for the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Walter Smolarek and Nicole Roussell (sitting in for Brian Becker) and John Kiriakou are joined by Loud & Clear co-host UK Prime Minister Theresa May is in Brussels to press European Union leaders to agree to an extension of the Brexit negotiating period. But EU officials appear to be taking a hardline, and have just published a set of planned measures that would be taken in the event of a no-deal scenario. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is wrapping up a tour of the Middle East with a trip to Lebanon, focusing on stepping up pressure on Iran as the Trump administration seeks regime change in that country, and allegedly bolstering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a tight election next month. Jana Nakhal, an independent researcher and a member of the central committee of the Lebanese Communist Party, joins the show.Veterans for Peace is Thursday’s regular segment about the contemporary issues of war and peace that affect veterans, their families, and the country as a whole. Gerry Condon, a Vietnam-era veteran and war resister who has been a peace and solidarity activist for almost 50 years, currently as national president of Veterans for Peace, joins the show. A new report shows that a group of eight American mercenaries who were arrested in Haiti on February 16 were there at the behest of President Jovenel Moise as part of a harebrained scheme to transfer $80 million from the country’s central bank to Moise’s personal account. The Americans were promised $30,000 each. Instead, they were put in shackles and, three days later, expelled from Haiti. Walter and John speak with Kim Ives, an editor of the newspaper Haiti Liberte. Thousands of students, university professors, and healthcare workers continued to rally yesterday in Algiers, calling on President Abdelaziz Boutefliqa to resign. They also warned the military not to interfere in the marches, which have now entered their second month. Boutefliqa, who has been president for 20 years, said last week that he would not seek reelection, but demonstrators want him to resign immediately. The demonstrations are being called The Arab Spring II in the western media. Dr. Gerald Horne, a professor of history at the University of Houston and author of many books, including “Blows Against the Empire: U.S. Imperialism in Crisis,” joins the show. Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Paul Wright, the founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), and Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, join the show. A regular Thursday segment deals with the ongoing militarization of space. As the US continues to withdraw from international arms treaties, will the weaponization and militarization of space bring the world closer to catastrophe? Walter and John speak with Prof. Karl Grossman, a full professor of journalism at the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury and the host of a nationally-aired television program focused on environmental, energy, and space issues, and with Bruce Gagnon, coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space and a contributor to Foreign Policy In Focus.
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan discuss UK Prime Minister Theresa May's ongoing Brexit woes and how things may play out with the European Union. They also talk about the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates low and what this could mean for both the US economy and political system moving forward.Guests:Brian Becker - Co-Host of Loud And Clear on Radio Sputnik | LIVE from Brussels: The EU Summit & Status of BrexitMark Frost - Economist and Professor | The Federal Reserve Claims to Have NO Plans to Raise Interest Rates in 2019Jim Hoft - Founder of the TheGatewayPundit.com | Christians Murdered in Nigeria & The 2020 Democratic Presidential PrimaryNatalie McGill - Comedian and Correspondent for 'Redacted Tonight' on RT | Grading the Senate Democrats & How to Create New Comedy Material UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been under a great deal of pressure to reach a Brexit deal and could potentially be forced to resign if she is unable to make this happen. Brian Becker, Co-Host of Loud And Clear here on Radio Sputnik, joins the hosts on today's show live from Brussels, Belgium where he is currently covering the EU Summit and events connected to Brexit. Will the EU give Theresa May an extension, how might Ireland be impacted by this situation, and could the lack of a deal lead to Jeremy Corbyn becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced its intention to keep interest rates unchanged and that it has no plans to raise rates for the duration of 2019. Economist and Professor Mark Frost returns to the program to give his take on both this decision and the likelihood that the Fed decides to reverse course on this policy before the end of this calendar year.There has been very little coverage in the US media about Christians being murdered in Nigeria despite a great number of these killings having occurred in recent weeks. Jim Hoft, founder of TheGatewayPundit.com, joins today's show to discuss this story, why the mainstream media almost entirely ignores certain events, and to hear Jim's expectations for the upcoming 2020 Democratic Primary.For the final segment, Garland and Lee are joined by Natalie McGill, a Comedian and Correspondent for 'Redacted Tonight' on RT, for a conversation about a group known as 'Demand Justice' which is grading Senate Democrats based on how they stack up with progressive activists. They also discuss Natalie's work in the field of comedy and how she goes about consistently creating new and engaging comedic material.
Squawk Box anchors discuss the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold steady on rate hikes for 2019 as Chairman Jerome Powell warns of a global economic slowdown. President Trump is confident of a trade deal with China but says that tariffs on Chinese goods will remain for some time to make sure Beijing honours any final agreement. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Theresa May slams the House of Commons for forcing her to apply for a Brexit extension. Brussels has told her it will only delay the UK’s withdrawal by three months should MPs back her deal. And we have an exclusive with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti who says that challenges remain in the equity markets following one of the worst first quarters in recent memory.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May pins Brexit deal hopes on last-minute talks with the Democratic Unionist Party, French President Emmanuel Macron is under renewed pressure after looters smashed scores of shops and set fire to a restaurant in Paris and adverse weather and deadly bacteria cause Italian olive oil prices to surge. Plus, the FT’s Olaf Storbeck explains the merger talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Squawk Box anchors discuss the defeat of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal in parliament, with detailed analysis from Westminster and Brussels. We also take a look at how Sterling and markets have reacted since last night’s House of Commons vote. Plus, Boeing shares fall heavily after more regulators ground the jetmaker's 737 MAX 8 planes, dragging the Dow into negative territory, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America's shale revolution will strengthen the U.S. foreign policy agenda, and tells CNBC exclusively he's confident American companies can compete with China. Also, bond king Jeffrey Gundlach warns that stocks are still in a bear market and forecasts a U.S. recession.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May just lost another vote in parliament on Brexit. What happens next? Will there be a "hard" Brexit? Or no Brexit? What about other allied issues like the Irish backstop? Anupam Manur joins Yazad Jal to discuss the possible ways ahead for the British government and the pitfalls they face.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May secures a revised Brexit deal ahead of a crucial Commons vote, easyJet is stockpiling parts for its aircraft in Europe in case of a no-deal Brexit, US executives and officials threaten to stay away from Russia’s economic forum and US President Donald Trump’s proposed budget sets up another potential government shutdown. Plus, the FT’s Patti Waldmeir explains what two recent 737 Max 8 aircraft crashes mean for Boeing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
First: Denis Staunton on a whirlwind Brexit week in Westminster. Driven by fear of losing control of Brexit altogether, UK Prime Minister Theresa May has given ground, meaning Brexit is much more likely to be delayed if no deal has been struck by March 29th. Later: Rahul Bedi on an air strike carried out by India in Pakistan, targeting what India says was the camp of a militant group responsible for terrorism, including a recent bombing that left 40 dead. The outbreak of violence has raised the heat in the Kashmir region, a source of recurring clashes between the two nuclear powers over decades.
The EU-Arab League summit in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, today has been dominated by talk of Brexit. And it has turned out to be a more eventful day than promised, with expectations growing that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will take steps to avoid 'No Deal', reports our Deputy Political Editor Fiach Kelly.
US President Donald Trump delays the increase in tariffs on imported Chinese goods, UK Prime Minister Theresa May delays her Brexit deal vote in Parliament and ExxonMobil tries to prevent an investor proposal that would set targets for the company’s greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, the FT’s Gideon Long brings us the latest from the Venezuelan/Colombian border. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Independent Network with Marianne Overton MBE Independent Network helps Independent Councillors in the same way as a Political Party would. Marianne Overton is the leader of Independent Network. She joins us on The Next 100 Days Podcast. So, where did that MBE come from? Services to the community. Marianne modestly and humbly credits lots of her colleagues around her. Not everyone gets recognised. But, let's pause for a minute, because Marianne has a wonderful record of helping the good people of Lincolnshire. Served on the board of the Health Authority - managed the health budget of £1.1bn A director of University of Lincoln - this was a new university, and closely linked to local industry. Vice Chair of Local Govt Association - making sure councillors do the best job possible for their residents. She lobbies Government (and currently the EU) to get changes. Who do you turn to as an Independent? The Independent Network http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Independent-Network1.mp4 Marianne is very pragmatic. She is about building a consensus. Is There a Perfect Storm for the Independent Network? Currently (Feb 2019) UK MPs are behaving like entitled zealots. Ignoring the will of the people. The people that bothered to vote, so if you disagree, then I don't give a fig for those who couldn't be bothered to vote, even though they had the right to do so. No counting them. They made themselves subject to the winning vote. Leave. But the groundswell of opinion is that MPs are not pursuing the interests and wishes of their local residents. They are pompously looking down on them. Using Project Fear to try and post-rationalise the mandate given to the Government. Which was, to get us out of the European Union. There has NEVER been a better time for Independent representation. Free thinkers, capable of combining to deliver the will of the people. Well, maybe. Independents are thinking about what is important for their area. It is about - my community needs ... (health, business etc). You are concentrating on what is best in a local area. Grassroots up IN recruit people who come to them, rather than finding people for gaps. It means they get people with passion and who are willing to work for local needs. People who are prepared to work together to resolve local issues satisfactorily. Marianne raises the question of why UK Prime Minister Theresa May chose not to solicit consensus at the beginning of the Brexit process. It's like a war. At the Local Government Association, that's what they did. It is perfectly sensible to focus on best outcomes for residents and put them first, not the Party whip. Just like being a great marketer! It occurs that Marianne, in the role of Councillor, acts very much like a great marketer. Really understanding the needs of her residents and fighting to provide the services and outcomes they need. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Independent-Network2.mp4 She gets REALLY first hand accounts that demonstrate how national policies effect local people. The Government continues to take income tax, but is giving less back locally. It results in pressured budgets and outcomes are in social care, pot holes and other essentials. Check out the INDEPENDENT NETWORK 20,830 Councillors - The Independent Network has 2,000 of these. It is important for Marianne that we level the playing field. She is keen that ordinary people are allowed to stand, not just very wealthy plutocrats, who can bankroll their campaigns to do so. A diverse set of voices will help us all understand what is actually being felt by residents. IN are looking for sponsorship. Can you help? Why is it important? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Independent-Network3.mp4 No-one should be stopped from standing as an Independent simply because they cannot afford to buy leaflets.
After defending the Withdrawal Agreement as the only deal on the table, UK Prime Minister Theresa May turned against it, directing MP's to vote for it to be amended. There is no room to renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement, no appetite to pile pressure on Ireland and no viable alternative coming from the UK, says the EU.
Today on TruNews we discuss the stark silence from prominent Christian Zionists as Israel’s Deputy Attorney General declares that the blasphemous depiction of Jesus Christ as a crucified clown is protected from removal by state law. We also address the historic parliamentary defeat of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan and pose the question, “Why did President Trump appoint a lifelong friend of Robert Mueller to serve as the future master of the Witch Hunt Russia probe?” Rick Wiles, Kerry Kinsey, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart.
The exit plan UK Prime Minister Theresa May has spent the past two years negotiating with the EU lay in ruins on Tuesday night, following a historic defeat in the House of Commons. Now the fun part begins: What the hell happens next? Where does Brexit go from here? The answer to that is complicated, and involves a number of possibilities. We try and dissect those different avenues on the podcast today, talking about what happened in the vote, and the likely outcome of the no confidence motion. Will there be a general election? A second referendum? A modified version of May’s deal? All of which will need to take place in the next eight weeks, if the UK wants to avoid asking for an extension to the March 29 deadline by which it must have exited the EU. All options remain on the table. Soft Brexits, Hard Brexits, No Brexits. Everything is still to play for. This brings much uncertainty. On Wednesday, it felt like the markets were holding their breath, waiting to see what came next. May’s defeat, if not its scale, had been largely priced in by the markets, experts argue, but the uncharted waters that the UK is currently entering represent great volatility. We talk about how the pound will react in the coming days, what British business people are currently thinking, and where the future of the UK’s relationship with Europe lies. So a straightforward podcast, then.
Today on TruNews we discuss the stark silence from prominent Christian Zionists as Israel’s Deputy Attorney General declares that the blasphemous depiction of Jesus Christ as a crucified clown is protected from removal by state law. We also address the historic parliamentary defeat of UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan and pose the question, “Why did President Trump appoint a lifelong friend of Robert Mueller to serve as the future master of the Witch Hunt Russia probe?” Rick Wiles, Kerry Kinsey, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a vote of no confidence triggered by members of her own party over her handling of Brexit. The results were announced by Graham Brady, a member of parliament who chairs the 1922 Committee, which represents Conservative lawmakers in the House of Commons. She defeated the leadership challenge after Conservative MPs voted to back her by 200 to 117. The prime minister's victory protects her from another leadership challenge from within her own party for 12 months.But the result will not offer any assurances to May's supporters that she will be able to get her all-important Brexit deal through the UK's parliament.On another front, the arrest of Chinese telecommunications CFO Meng Wanzhou has sent shock waves through the global markets. The context of the smartphone industry and the new challenges facing big western monopolies from Russia and China is vital background information for anyone who wants to understand these recent, dramatic events. She has been released on bail in Canada, setting her up for a lengthy legal fight over extradition to the United States. Now, US President Donald Trump suggests he may intervene in the legal saga if it would help his pursuit of a trade deal with China. What's really going on here? "If I think it's good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made — which is a very important thing — what's good for national security, I would certainly intervene if I thought it was necessary," Trump told Reuters in an interview published shortly after Meng was granted bail by a judge in Vancouver. Her arrest in Canada at the behest of the US seems more like kidnapping, and Trump now saying that the US might intervene if it helps his trade negotiations with China sounds like extortion.Today, US District Judge William H. Pauley III sentenced President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen to three years in prison and ordered Cohen to pay nearly $2 million in penalties for financial crimes and lying to Congress. Cohen pleaded guilty in two separate cases. One was brought by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, who is investigating Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election, over Cohen's lies to Congress. The other was brought by federal prosecutors in New York over tax and bank fraud allegations and campaign finance violations. In a court filing asking for no jail time, Cohen's attorneys wrote that their client's misdeeds were a product of his “fierce loyalty” to Trump and put the wrongdoing squarely at the feet of the president and his close advisers. This is a much different guy than the brash and arrogant one we saw on TV early on in this game. Trump at first denied knowing anything about the payments made to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, but then acknowledged that he had known about them. This week, he insisted that the payments were “a simple private transaction” — not election-related spending subject to campaign finance laws. He also maintained that even if the hush money payments were campaign transactions in violation of election regulations, that should be considered only a civil offense, not a criminal one.The Senate was expected to vote today on a resolution to end US support for the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen. It looks as though that vote won't take place until tomorrow. If successful, it would represent a significant shift for the Senate, which in March pigeonholed the same measure. So, where are we now with this Senate piece? The resolution, spearheaded by Sens. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), requires Trump to withdraw any troops in or “affecting” Yemen within 30 days unless they are fighting al Qaeda. Is this a loophole? The vote comes after 14 Republicans, including Bob Corker (R-TN), voted to kick the resolution out of the Foreign Relations Committee late last month. Several of those senators, however, said they were advancing the measure to send a message to Saudi Arabia, not because of the substance of the measure. Also, Yemeni government sources confirmed today that a mass prisoner swap with the Houthis included Saudi soldiers fighting alongside state troops, as UN-brokered peace talks neared their end.GUESTS:Caleb Maupin — Journalist and political analyst who focuses his coverage on US foreign policy and the global system of monopoly capitalism and imperialism.Dr. Hisham H. Ahmed — Professor in the Department of Politics at Saint Mary's College of California.Mac Hamilton — Executive manager at STAND: The Student-led Movement to End Mass Atrocities.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May attempts to save her Brexit deal, Wall Street has another wobbly day and the US Senate votes over Yemen in defiance of senior Trump administration officials. Plus, Leslie Hook takes us to Poland, where ministers from around the world are scrambling to reach a climate agreement before annual talks end this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hosts Jonathan Ferro and Guy Johnson speak with Alastair McCaig Director of Investment Management at Fern Wealth, and Luke Kawa, Cross-asset reporter at Bloomberg News, about UK Prime Minister Theresa May's no confidence vote.
Top Wednesday headlines from the AP include a planned no-confidence vote against UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Germany steps up border controls after French attack and China is mum on a detained Canadian.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May survives a vote of no confidence, Wall Street equities rise on optimism of US-China trade relations and Tencent Music Entertainment debuts on the New York Stock Exchange. Then, what to expect from Mario Draghi when the European Central Bank governing council meets today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today's podcast focusses on Brexit and the Sinn Fein party's fortunes. London Editor Denis Staunton explains why UK Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to lose a confidence vote called by her own backbenchers and what the process means for Brexit, for The Tories and parliamentary politics in Britain. Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty is here to discuss his party's showing in the presidential election, the loss of TDs Peadar Tóibín and Carol Nolan over the abortion issue and why Fine Gael's budget arithmetic is "batsh*t crazy".
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about UK Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to delay a vote on Brexit due to a lack of support in the House of Commons. The hosts react to audio clips from both May and Jeremy Corbyn as they discuss the state of Brexit and May's future as Prime Minister. Guests:Vanessa Beeley - Investigative Journalist | A Live Update from France about the Ongoing ProtestsMark Sleboda - Moscow-Based International Relations & Security Analyst | Maria Butina Guilty Plea; An Update on Russia/UkraineMichael Goodwin - NY Post Columnist | Democrats Really Do Love Republicans, When They're Dead...Yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed his nation with new proposals to deal with social discontent raging throughout the country. Investigative journalist Vanessa Beeley joins the show from Bordeaux, France to discuss the current state of the French protests and what is expected to come from Macron's speech. Russian activist Maria Butina, who was arrested by the FBI earlier this year, is changing her plea to guilty following several months in federal custody. International Relations & Security Analyst Mark Sleboda joins Garland and Lee on today's show to talk about both the Butina case and the latest on relations between Russia and Ukraine.For the final segment, NY Post Columnist Michael Goodwin returns to Fault Lines to discuss his recent column about how Democrats treat Republicans such as John McCain and George H. W. Bush with far more respect in death than during their years in government. What drives this type of public behavior, and how can expressing anti-Trump sentiments garner additional points with the DC political class?
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Alexander Mercouris, the editor-in-chief of The Duran.The Brexit crisis is coming to a head. UK Prime Minister Theresa May traveled to Brussels this morning for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other European leaders. She has not yet rescheduled the vote on Brexit after postponing it yesterday. Meanwhile, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn told parliament that the country is in chaos. Tuesday’s weekly series is False Profits—A Weekly Look at Wall Street and Corporate Capitalism with Daniel Sankey. Financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey joins the show. President Trump said this morning in a series of tweets that he will call out the military to build a border wall if Democrats in Congress fail to provide the necessary funding for the wall’s construction. Democrats, meanwhile, warned that Trump could cause a government shutdown on Friday if the Republican Congress does not approve emergency government funding. Brian and John speak with Pedro Rios, the Director of the American Friends Service Committee’s U.S./Mexico Border Program and chairperson for the San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium. Maria Butina, a Russian student and gun rights activist accused of failing to register as a foreign agent, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy and to cooperate in ongoing federal, state, and local investigations. Butina is expected to tell a federal court in Washington tomorrow that she was working to establish relationships with American political groups at the direction of an unnamed Russian official. But critics of the Russiagate campaign say that Butina was a victim of strong-arm tactics by the FBI. Jim Kavanagh, the editor of thepolemicist.net, joins the show. Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before the House Judiciary Committee this morning about his company’s algorithms and whether they are politically biased and about Google’s privacy practices. Employees took advantage of the high-profile meeting to raise concerns about the company’s harassment and discrimination policies. Dr. Robert Epstein, the senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, joins Brian and John. The Supreme Court yesterday declined to review lower court decisions that blocked state efforts to cut off public funding for Planned Parenthood, a move that reveals a split within the court’s conservative bloc. Julie Hurwitz, a civil rights attorney and partner at the law firm Goodman, Hurwitz and James, joins the show.An antitrust lawsuit brought by states over two drugs has exploded into a price-fixing investigation against 16 pharmaceutical companies manufacturing more than 300 drugs. Federal authorities allege that pharma executives fixed prices for generic drugs for years. And the attorney general of Connecticut is calling it “the largest criminal cartel in the history of the United States.” Brian and John speak with Tim Horn, the director of medication access and pricing at the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors.
LISTEN TO ROBERT PATMAN TALK WITH THE WEEKEND COLLECTIVE ABOVEIt's crunch time for UK Prime Minister Theresa May as she hopes the EU will sign off on a draft Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels overnight.May, who arrived in Brussels Saturday evening for preparatory talks with EU leaders, will then have the momentous task of selling the deal to a recalcitrant British Parliament and a nation still fundamentally split over whether the U.K. should leave the EU on March 29 and under what conditions.International Relations Expert Robert Patman says the deal on the table is no good."And the deal she's delivered seems to have the worst of both worlds. Britain actually becomes weaker than it was when it was within the EU."He told The Weekend Collective that it's highly unlikely the British Parliament will vote for the current deal, and may even lead to another referendum.The latest developments come after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Saturday that Madrid would support the Brexit divorce deal after the U.K. and the EU agreed to give Spain a say in the future of the disputed British territory of Gibraltar, which lies at the southern tip of the Mediterranean nation.Spain wants the future of the tiny territory, which was ceded to Britain in 1713 but is still claimed by Spain, to be a bilateral issue between Madrid and London, not between Britain and the EU.In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk assured Sanchez that Spain's "prior agreement" would be needed on matters concerning Gibraltar."Europe and the United Kingdom have accepted the conditions imposed by Spain," Sanchez said. "Therefore, as a consequence of this, Spain will lift its veto and tomorrow will vote in favor of Brexit."May said Britain had conceded nothing on the sovereignty of Gibraltar."I will always stand by Gibraltar," May said after meeting with Juncker. "The U.K. position on the sovereignty of Gibraltar has not changed and will not change."The move should allow EU leaders speedily to sign off on the Brexit agreement between Britain and a special summit Sunday morning.
Cabinet resignations, an angry coalition partner and a skittish currency greeted UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft agreement to quit the EU. Breakingviews columnists examine whether the current mess leads to Brexit with an EU deal, without a deal, or even to a new referendum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Erin, Radha, and Loren invited Dr. Lindsay Cohn of the U.S. Naval War College to join their posse and explain America's history of employing the military for domestic purposes. In Keeping Up Foreign Relations, UK Prime Minister Theresa May is still negotiating the terms of her break up with the EU, and new revelations on the tragic killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are giving us a collective heart attack. A new entrant to White House mayhem, First Lady Melania Trump, flexes her muscle to oust the fifth Deputy National Security Advisor of the Trump administration, and we assess the assessment of the National Defense Strategy commission. Finally, come what may, we commit to developing a holiday shopping list for you festive needs this season. UPCOMING EVENT: The American Public and the War on Terror https://my.theworldwar.org/2307 (Tue, 4 Dec, Kansas City) Border Deployment Alice Hunt Friend, "5 reasons to be concerned about deploying U.S. troops along the southern border," Washington Post Lindsey P. Cohn, "The Precarious State of Civil-Military Relations in the Age of Trump," War on the Rocks Keeping up Foreign Relations Alex Hunt and Brian Wheeler, "Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU," BBC Frank Langfitt, "Here's What You Need To Know About Brexit After A Tumultuous Week In The U.K.," NPR Jasmine Andersson, "What is the customs union, and how is it different to the single market," iNews John Cassidy, "The Brexit Fantasy Goes Down in Tears," New Yorker Saudi Arabia Alex Ward, "Trump doesn't want to punish Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi. His new sanctions prove it." Vox Shane Harris, Greg Miller, and Josh Dawsey, "CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination," Washington Post White House Mayhem Abigail Tracy, "'I don't know how you recover from that': The cruel, unusual fate of Mira Ricardel," Vanity Fair Aaron Mehta, "A 'crisis of national security': New report to Congress sounds alarm," Defense News Eric Edelman, et al., "Providing for the Common Defense: The Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission," USIP Lara Seligman, "How the Generals Are Routing the Policy Wonks at the Pentagon," Foreign Policy Pop Culture Roger Cormier, "15 Things You Might Not Know About Moulin Rouge!," Mental Floss Alan Sepinwall, "'The Little Drummer Girl' Review: Ignore the Plot, Admire the Beauty of Le Carre Thriller," Rolling Stone Katy Waldman, "HBO's 'My Brilliant Friend' Understands Its Source Material, But Its Diligence Feels Misspent," New Yorker Ryan McPhee, "Moulin Rouge! Musical Sets Broadway Dates Theatre; Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo to Star," Playbill
Erin, Radha, and Loren invited Dr. Lindsay Cohn of the U.S. Naval War College to join their posse and explain America's history of employing the military for domestic purposes. In Keeping Up Foreign Relations, UK Prime Minister Theresa May is still negotiating the terms of her break up with the EU, and new revelations on the tragic killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are giving us a collective heart attack. A new entrant to White House mayhem, First Lady Melania Trump, flexes her muscle to oust the fifth Deputy National Security Advisor of the Trump administration, and we assess the assessment of the National Defense Strategy commission. Finally, come what may, we commit to developing a holiday shopping list for you festive needs this season. UPCOMING EVENT: The American Public and the War on Terror https://my.theworldwar.org/2307 (Tue, 4 Dec, Kansas City) Border Deployment Alice Hunt Friend, "5 reasons to be concerned about deploying U.S. troops along the southern border," Washington Post Lindsey P. Cohn, "The Precarious State of Civil-Military Relations in the Age of Trump," War on the Rocks Keeping up Foreign Relations Alex Hunt and Brian Wheeler, "Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU," BBC Frank Langfitt, "Here's What You Need To Know About Brexit After A Tumultuous Week In The U.K.," NPR Jasmine Andersson, "What is the customs union, and how is it different to the single market," iNews John Cassidy, "The Brexit Fantasy Goes Down in Tears," New Yorker Saudi Arabia Alex Ward, "Trump doesn't want to punish Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi. His new sanctions prove it." Vox Shane Harris, Greg Miller, and Josh Dawsey, "CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination," Washington Post White House Mayhem Abigail Tracy, "'I don't know how you recover from that': The cruel, unusual fate of Mira Ricardel," Vanity Fair Aaron Mehta, "A 'crisis of national security': New report to Congress sounds alarm," Defense News Eric Edelman, et al., "Providing for the Common Defense: The Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission," USIP Lara Seligman, "How the Generals Are Routing the Policy Wonks at the Pentagon," Foreign Policy Pop Culture Roger Cormier, "15 Things You Might Not Know About Moulin Rouge!," Mental Floss Alan Sepinwall, "'The Little Drummer Girl' Review: Ignore the Plot, Admire the Beauty of Le Carre Thriller," Rolling Stone Katy Waldman, "HBO's 'My Brilliant Friend' Understands Its Source Material, But Its Diligence Feels Misspent," New Yorker Ryan McPhee, "Moulin Rouge! Musical Sets Broadway Dates Theatre; Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo to Star," Playbill
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Alexander Mercouris, the editor-in-chief of The Duran.UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s hopes of selling a draft Brexit agreement to parliament were dealt a serious blow today, when several senior members of her cabinet, including the Brexit Minister, resigned in protest of the deal. The resignations have May’s government teetering on collapse, with many arguing that the Labour Party’s Jeremy Corbyn poised to become Britain’s next Prime Minister. Thursday’s weekly series “Criminal Injustice” is about the most egregious conduct of our courts and prosecutors and how justice is denied to so many people in this country. Paul Wright, the founder and executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), and Kevin Gosztola, a writer for Shadowproof.com and co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclosure, join the show. The Saudi-led coalition has ordered a halt in its offensive against the Yemeni port city of Hudaidah in advance of UN-sponsored ceasefire talks, apparently in response to western pressure to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. Millions of Yemenis rely on the port for food, water, and medicine and are in grave danger of starvation. Brian and John speak with Brian Terrell, a long time peace activist and also co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence. The ceasefire in Gaza appears to be holding, even as it may force the Israeli government to collapse. Yesterday’s resignation of Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, and his party’s withdrawal from the ruling coalition, may be enough to force new elections. Still, Prime Minister Netanyahu, who also has appointed himself Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, and Communications Minister, will likely win with an even stronger coalition. Ambassador Manuel Hassassian, the Palestinian Ambassador to Hungary, joins the show. The global economy has hit a soft patch, putting the US economy’s robust growth at risk if the slowdown persists, according to the Wall Street Journal. Economic output in Germany and Japan slowed in the third quarter, while consumer spending in China hit a five-month low. Daniel Sankey, a financial policy analyst, joins Brian and John. A new study from Brown University’s Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs says that by the end of the 2019 fiscal year, the US will have spent nearly $6 trillion on the so-called War on Terror. This differs wildly from the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion calculation because the Brown study also takes into account veteran care, interest on debt from the wars, and war-related spending from the State Department. Alexander Rubinstein, a Sputnik news analyst and journalist whose work is on Twitter at @RealAlexRubi, joins the show.New revelations have exposed a key force behind the unrest that rocked Nicaragua this year, leading to hundreds of deaths – the leadership of the Catholic Church. A recently leaked, clandestine recording of Bishop Silvio Báez shows the high-ranking church leader directly coordinating the deadly barricades that were set up across the country. Brian and John speak with Chuck Kaufman, he is the National Co-Coordinator of the Alliance for Global Justice.
(Bloomberg) -- Hosts Jonathan Ferro and Guy Johnson speak with Paul Dobson, European Markets Managing Editor, and Michael Regan, Senior Editor and Lead Blogger for Markets Live. They discuss Brexit and analyze a live news conference from UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's government is in chaos, Facebook denies its knowledge of a smear campaign, and wildfires continue to devastate California. Plus, Katrina Manson takes us to a base in the US where scientists are working to develop technology that will completely transform how we fight wars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Paul Cox, a Vietnam veteran and a member of Veterans for Peace, who focuses on advocating for compensation for victims of Agent Orange, and Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the former president of the National Lawyers Guild.Secretary of Defense James Mattis is in Vietnam to discuss the biggest ever US cleanup of contamination left by the defoliant Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The project will cost $390 million and will begin early next year. A $110 million cleanup at Danang Airport has already been completed. Wednesday’s regular segment, Beyond Nuclear, is about nuclear issues, including weapons, energy, waste, and the future of nuclear technology in the United States. Kevin Kamps, the Radioactive Waste Watchdog at the organization Beyond Nuclear, and Sputnik news analyst and producer Nicole Roussell, join the show. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew to Ankara today to discuss the apparent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with President Erdogan. A day earlier, Saudi officials categorically denied that they had anything to do with Khashoggi’s murder, but Turkish investigators said that the journalist was beaten, drugged, killed, and dismembered within minutes of entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. The investigators also said that they had found “toxic substances” inside the consulate, and it had been very recently repainted. The Saudi consul general has fled Turkey for Saudi Arabia. Brian and John speak with Thomas Lippman, an award-winning author and journalist who has written about Middle Eastern affairs and US foreign policy for more than 40 years, specializing in Saudi issues, and is a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute in Washington. In a tweet last night, President Trump threatened the governments of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador because of a caravan of Honduran migrants heading north toward the US border. Trump said that if the Honduran government did not stop the caravan and turn it around, the US would cut off all aid. He made the same threat later to Guatemala and El Salvador. Juan José Gutiérrez, the executive director of the Full Rights for Immigrants Coalition, joins the show. Canada has become only the second country in the world, behind Uruguay, to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The country is now grappling with how to maintain enough production to meet demand, and the manpower necessary to deal with impaired drivers. Garland Nixon, the co-host of the Sputnik morning show “Fault Lines with Nixon and Stranahan” and a twenty-year law enforcement veteran, joins Brian and John. A major summit is taking place in Brussels today between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and the 27 leaders of the European Union member states to discuss Brexit. Talks on the British withdrawal from the EU have broken down and there is now a real possibility of a British withdrawal absent a deal. Steve Hedley, the senior assistant general secretary of the the UK’s Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers Union, joins the show.Venezuela’s vice president for economy announced today that the country will cease using the dollar for international transactions and instead will use the euro. Tarrik Al Aissami said that US sanctions have blocked any possibility of using the dollar in international trade.This is part of Venezuela’s Recovery and Economic Growth Program. Brian and John speak with Paul Dobson, a writer for VenezuelaAnalysis.com.
Andrew Kennedy, head of strategy at BAE Systems Military Air & Information, and Clive Morrison, the business unit’s operational requirements manager, discuss the Future Combat Air Strategy that was unveiled by UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson last week, the plan’s £2 billion Tempest combat aircraft program (led by BAE Systems in conjunction with Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA), why the aircraft should be seen as a “complementary capability into the future” with the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter versus a potential replacement for it and much more during a wide-ranging, July 20, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Our coverage was sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.
Zack, Jenn, and Alex discuss the state of Brexit: The United Kingdom’s ongoing negotiation over the terms of its departure from the European Union. The process has involved months of turmoil between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and hardline members of her party, and the UK and EU are still far apart — and if there’s no resolution, things could get bad for the UK pretty soon. On Elsewhere, they discuss an ironic situation in China: The ruling Communist Party has cracked down on a Marxist student group at the country’s most prestigious university. Zack geeks out on political science research, Jenn discusses high school lock-ins, and Alex throws a water bottle across the room. References: If you want to know the intricacies of the Chequers plan, Jenn recommends this BBC article. Listen to former Brexit Secretary David Davis say that the Chequers plan “is almost worse than being in” the EU here. Alex wrote about Boris Johnson quitting as the UK’s foreign secretary over the Chequers plan. Zack said the best political science shows that people in the UK voted for Brexit mainly because of issues with immigration. Here’s one example of that political science. Migration is good for the UK’s economy, as CNN reports. The Guardian has a few projections of what would happen if there’s no deal on Brexit between the UK and EU. In the worst-case scenario, the Royal Air Force may have to fly food and medicine around the country, aircraft made with UK parts might be grounded, and more. There’s a chance the UK will hold a second referendum on Brexit, as Zack mentioned. Here’s Peking University’s English-language website, where you can check out its School of Marxism. Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded the school for its work on Marxist thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Marketcast hosts recap last week's market movements. Scott notes that the gains are concentrated around a small group of stocks – AMZN up 55% for the year, and NFLX almost 100%, as the tech-laden Nasdaq outpaces the S&P 500 this year by almost 3-to1. Scott and John discuss what that could mean for the S&P 500. “You could see it go as high as 2850.” John brings up BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s warning that tariff turmoil could lead to a 10%-15% market rout. Scott breaks down some numbers in BlackRock’s own performance, and why the nervousness of giant institutional players has a big silver lining for traders. Once again, headlines from the week included trade wars with China, a standoff with the European Union and NATO, and President Trump's meetings with UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Russian President Vladimir Putin. John and Scott discuss why the markets are beginning to shrug off these headlines, and where the focus is shifting to. John asks Scott about the market's expectations for earnings season, and Scott points to current sentiment as a reason that this earnings period could produce some impressive numbers. John and Scott discuss this week's upcoming speeches from Fed chair Jerome Powell – and why Powell's hawkish tone could mean good things for growth, and how the economic indicators are backing this stance. John talks about the beginning of earnings season with the big banks, and wonders what there is to love about large cap U.S. banks. John describes how the "Trump Dump Trade" can create great buying opportunities. John asks Scott about this week's meeting between Putin and Trump, and Scott explains that this could have an effect on oil that no one seems to be taking about. John and Scott discuss bond yields, and John asks why long-term yields (which are usually focused on growth potential) aren't moving despite the "positive" growth outlook. Scott and John discuss what factors are pushing the yield curve flatter. Coming up this week: John and Scott discuss the big names that report earnings this week, and how you can expect the market to react.
On this extended edition of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast, sponsored by Bell, we look ahead to the 2018 NATO Summit in Brussels and President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discuss recent high-level resignations from UK Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet (including that of Foreign Minister Boris Johnson), preview the 2018 Farnborough Air Show and more. This week's guests include Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners, Ron Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Evelyn Farkas, PhD, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia in the Obama administration who is now with the Atlantic Council, Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Teri Schultz, a freelance journalist who covers the European Union and NATO for Deutsche Welle and National Public Radio, and Francis Tusa, editor of the Defence Analysis newsletter.
Four of the kids trapped in a cave in northern Thailand have been rescued; UK Prime Minister Theresa May lays out her Brexit plans; North Korea labels the US "gangsta-like"; and we give you some World Cup talking points. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dollar Struggles as Geopolitics and Central Banks Take Center Stage The US dollar is lower against major pairs this week as the market prepares for an eventful week. The U.S. Federal Reserve will kick off its June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Tuesday June 12. The two day meeting is expected to end with the announcement of a 25 basis points rate hike. The same day President Donald Trump will be in Singapore for the much anticipated meting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. That is also the same day that UK Prime Minister Theresa May will ask her party to overturn changes to the EU withdrawal bill. The European Central Bank (ECB) could add support for the single currency with analysts anticipating a hawkish statement signalling faster tapering on its massive QE program.
It seems ridiculous to even ask. "Of course robots are not people!" But, since it's Friday, I thought I'd spend a little time challenging the idea. While I will admit, robots are not human the question about life remains. What constitutes life? If we're talking about humans or animals, we might use the standard of a heartbeat which I have used many times when discussing infants in the womb. But is this the only way to classify life? I want to dig into this a little and have a bit of a philosophical discussion. It's something we don't do much on the show, but given the fact that the EU is proposing giving legal status to robots it seems worthy of discussion. ***UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday that she has PROOF Assad launched the chemical attack that allegedly killed 70 people. But if she has it, she's not sharing it. Smash cut to the Russian defense minister who, in a statement said, "We have evidence that proves Britain was directly involved in organizing this provocation." But again, if the Russians have evidence, they're not sharing it. So who's telling the truth? Probably no one. Enjoy the weekend! Don't forget to share! Jason Support the show.
On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan will discuss the controversy over U.S. President Trump's initiative to meet with his counterpart Russian President Vladimir Putin; as well as Garland's latest article evaluating UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Statement on the Skripal case.The hosts will also engage guests in discussions about censorship, the role of government, libertarianism, the persecution of Julian Assange, the failures of the mainstream media, and the pushback by teachers against working conditions and poor pay—as well as other top news and trending issues in the “Divided States of America.”Scheduled Guests, subject to change: Ted Rall award winning editorial cartoonist and columnist Topic: Cable systems banning RTJeffrey McCall - Professor of Communication at DePauw University | Topic: How #CNN Lost its Way as a Network w/ @Prof_McCallElizabeth Vos - Editor in Chief of Disobedient Media | Topic: .@ElizabethleaVos on the Silencing of @JulianAssangeIvan Eland (the Independent Institute) Topic: New Book “11 Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited Government”Ben Felder Investigative Reporter for The Oklahoman and Leader of their "Dig Team" | Topic: The Oklahoma Teacher Walkout w/ @benfelder_okc
Regardt van der Berg is in Cape Town this week, while Duncan McLeod is holding the fort in Johannesburg. They talk, using an app called Discord, about the week's biggest technology news, including UK Prime Minister Theresa May's battle with big tech companies over encryption. Also on the show this week, Naspers's incredible share performance relative to big global tech companies and the new movie about Commodore International. Regardt's pick this week is MegaN64, while Duncan has chosen Discord. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week. Podcast website
TechCentral — Regardt van der Berg is in Cape Town this week, while Duncan McLeod is holding the fort in Johannesburg. They talk, using an app called Discord, about the week's biggest technology news, including UK Prime Minister Theresa May's battle with big tech companies over encryption. Also on the show this week, Naspers's incredible share performance relative to big global tech companies and the new movie about Commodore International. Regardt's pick this week is MegaN64, while Duncan has chosen Discord. Listen to the show to find out who's been chosen as winner and loser of the week.
In this week's headlines: • An anti-trans bathroom measure fails in epic fashion • Germany is close to having marriage equality • Chechnya resumes rounding up and torturing gay men • UK Prime Minister Theresa May sends best wishes for "Happy Pride" in London • Nelsan Ellis (TRUE BLOOD's "Lafayette Reynolds") passes away at 39 • New music from Superfruit "Bad 4 Us" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week's headlines: • An anti-trans bathroom measure fails in epic fashion • Germany is close to having marriage equality • Chechnya resumes rounding up and torturing gay men • UK Prime Minister Theresa May sends best wishes for "Happy Pride" in London • Nelsan Ellis (TRUE BLOOD's "Lafayette Reynolds") passes away at 39 • New music from Superfruit "Bad 4 Us" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is pushing ahead with a controversial tech agenda, despite a grave political miscalculation that cost her Conservative party its majority in Parliament. Will a flimsy minority government supported by a Northern Irish party be enough to push through measures on online pornography, hate speech, and electronic surveillance? How will the UK's European neighbors and the United States react? Evan discusses with TechFreedom legal fellow Ashkhen Kazaryan and UK native Robert Winterton.
Gift exchange day at The Vatican ...Paul Kengor compares President Trump's meeting with Pope Francis and how it compares to the meeting between President Reagan meeting with Pope John Paul II ...Is the left setting up impeachment through the 25th amendment? ...The fascinating overachiever Isaac Lidsky joins Glenn to discuss his remarkable life and experience detailed in his book "Eyes Wide Open" ...UK Prime Minister Theresa May discusses the raising of the terror threat level there ...Did Queen guitarist Brian May speak out against fighting terrorism?? The Glenn Beck Program with Glenn Beck, Pat Gray, Stu Burguiere and Jeff Fisher, Weekdays 9a–12pm ET on TheBlaze Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard weighs in on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap election to secure her position as leader of Britain’s Brexit negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will invoke Article 50 before the end of March, starting a two years negotiating process before Britain leaves the EU. Ensuring a good trading relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom will be of crucial importance for the economies on both sides of the Channel but many challenges lie ahead. Christofer Fjellner MEP discusses the trading options with the EU and the rest of the World after Brexit with Hosuk Lee-Makyiama, director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, ECIPE.
"Should Scotland be an independent country? Yes / No" asked the front page of the Daily Record on Friday. Yes, the Daily Record, creators of "The Vow" and a bastion of the Labour Party for longer than anybody cares to remember. The paper's three page position statement was prompted by the stance of unelected UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who has ruled out negotiating anything that recognises Scotland's big majority to Remain during her looming Brexit negotiations with the European Union. What can we make of it all? First Minister Nicola Sturgeon published a consultative Bill on a second independence referendum on Thursday. The Scottish constitutional debate is entwined now with Brexit, as predicted by many and articulated now by a major newspaper which has hitherto supported the Union. Podcast host Derek Bateman enlisted playwright and author Peter Arnott and producer and journalist Maurice Smith to discuss all this and more for this week's programme. As ever it is a fascinating listen.
Christopher Lockwood looks ahead at how disgruntled young people are continuing to destabilise the Arab world. Also this week: the consequences of ANC decline in South Africa's municipal elections, and UK Prime Minister Theresa May faces a pivotal decision on nuclear energy in Britain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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