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    Foreign Exchanges
    World roundup: February 17 2026

    Foreign Exchanges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 15:48


    Stories from Ethiopia, Ukraine, Peru, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe

    a16z
    WSJ x a16z: The Next 25 Years of Defense Innovation

    a16z

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 30:33


    In this episode from WSJ Invest Live, Andy Serwer speaks with Katherine Boyle, general partner at a16z, about the American Dynamism practice she helped launch four years ago. They discuss why saying "America" out loud stunned Silicon Valley in 2022, how Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed everything, and what it means to invest in companies that support the national interest.   Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    News Wrap: U.S. says progress made in indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 7:10


    In our news wrap Tuesday, Geneva hosted rounds of high-level talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine and limiting Iran's nuclear program, repair work is underway to fix a sewer line on the Potomac River as a political battle is raging over a sewage spill and a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore a slavery-related exhibit at George Washington's former home in Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 7:00


    Russia launched nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles at Ukraine overnight. During the war that will enter its fifth year next week, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions there without heat or electricity for weeks at a time. Producer and videographer Amanda Bailly and Nick Schifrin report on the residents of Kyiv facing record-setting cold while under fire. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    CNN News Briefing
    Deadly Vehicle Pileup, Nancy Guthrie Search, Colbert vs CBS and more

    CNN News Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 6:27


    We start with a multi-vehicle crash and dangerous fire weather conditions in Colorado. High-stakes negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine took place in Switzerland. A federal judge has blocked immigration enforcement agents from taking a wrongfully deported man back into custody. The NTSB released its final report about what caused a deadly midair collision that killed 67 people last year. Plus, we'll explain why the “Late Show” host has accused his employer of interfering with his TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Amanpour
    Former US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman 

    Amanpour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 56:02


    It's a day of dual diplomacy in the Geneva area, as President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner attempt to negotiate with Iran to avert a wider war. Also on the agenda, attempting to end Russia's war on Ukraine as it approaches its fifth year. Wendy Sherman is a former US Deputy Secretary Of State, who negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. She joins to discuss these two critical negotiations.  Also on today's show: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen & British Prime Minister Keir Starmer; David Holland, Professor, Atmosphere/Ocean Science, New York University    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Jason Jones Show
    A Story of Resilience: 12-Year-Old Roman's Journey Through War

    The Jason Jones Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 46:42


    On this episode of The Jason Jones Show, Jason shares the story of Roman Oleksiv, who survived a Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia in July 2022 when he was just seven years old. Severely burned and having lost his mother in the attack, Roman endured 36 surgeries and long rehabilitation in Ukraine and Germany. Wearing a full-body compression garment like a superhero suit, he has become a symbol of resilience and hope. This episode reflects on courage, recovery, and the strength of a child moving forward after unimaginable loss.

    FT News Briefing
    Orbán draws US support ahead of Hungary's election

    FT News Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 13:17


    Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lashed out at Ukraine at a meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Budapest. Fund managers are betting against the US dollar. Shareholders push oil companies to accelerate growth. Plus, a new top contender in the FT's business school ranking.Mentioned in this podcast:Marco Rubio says Viktor Orbán's leadership is ‘essential' to US interestsMIT Sloan tops FT Global MBA Ranking for the first timeFund managers take most bearish stance on dollar for a decadeNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Josh Gabert Doyon, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Executive producer Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing
    From Switzerland to Texas

    POLITICO Playbook Audio Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 14:17


    Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's top peace negotiating team, is in Switzerland today focused on Iran and Ukraine. The two will first speak with Iranian officials as the Trump administration continues to build up a military presence in the region, and the duo is prepared to move on to speak with Russian and Ukrainian officials to seek an end to the war in Ukraine. Back stateside, early voting in Texas begins on Tuesday, as both parties await the results of their respective primaries ahead of Election Day on March 3. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and Adam Wren dig into the state of peace talks and the stakes for each primary.

    The Judge Jeanine Tunnel to Towers Foundation Sunday Morning Show

    Joe Concha dissects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "embarrassing" trip to the Munich Security Conference, covering her stumbles on Taiwan policy and her geography-challenged debate with Marco Rubio over the origins of American cowboys. The episode exposes the hypocrisy of Democrat calls for "unity" by contrasting Barack Obama's recent comments with a montage of aggressive rhetoric from the Left. Joe also roasts Hillary Clinton's heated exchange regarding gender and the war in Ukraine, fact-checks Joy Reid's claims about MSNBC's journalistic standards, and pays tribute to the acting legend Robert Duvall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Reuters World News
    Jesse Jackson, Iran, Ukraine talks, and Lunar New Year

    Reuters World News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 11:44


    Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and U.S. presidential hopeful, has died at 84. The U.S. and Iran are set to hold high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva – which will also host a separate trilateral meeting on ending the war in Ukraine. New Mexico has approved a comprehensive probe ofJeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch. Reported health difficulties for jailed Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan could lead to political fallout. Plus, the first day of the Year of the Horse. Find our recommended read ⁠here⁠. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Visit the ⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tagesschau (Audio-Podcast)
    tagesschau 20:00 Uhr, 17.02.2026

    Tagesschau (Audio-Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 16:27


    US-Iran-Gespräche - Einigung beim Atomprogramm in Sicht, Erneute Verhandlungen über einen möglichen Frieden zwischen der Ukraine und Russland, Sammelvergleich bei Klagen gegen Monsanto in den USA, DIHK sieht für 2026 nur geringe Wachstumschancen in der Wirtschaft, Sachverständigenrat spricht sich gegen Aufweichung bestehender Umweltgesetze aus, Niedersachsens Verfassungsschutz erhöht Beobachtungsstufe der AfD, US-Bürgerrechtler Jesse Jackson im Alter von 84 Jahren gestorben, Olympia am 11. Spieltag, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zum Thema Olympia darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

    One Decision
    Munich Security Conference: Germany Takes the Lead, UK Loses Ground | In Brief

    One Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:45


    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's speech at the Munich Security Conference marks a seismic shift in European defense. Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove breaks down why Germany's massive military spending increase changes everything, and why the UK might be left behind. Plus: Is the US heading toward military conflict with Iran? What is the significance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's controversial support for Orban in Hungary?  In this episode: Germany's constitutional change for unprecedented defense spending Merz's "German Gaullism" - what it means for Europe Why Starmer's Munich speech fell flat Israel strategizing with Trump administration regarding Iran Zelensky's election strategy and Ukraine's battlefield gains Show Notes:  Royal Navy misses £500m of submarine maintenance | The Times   Le gaullisme allemand de Merz à Munich: discours intégral | Le Grand Continent   Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at The Times). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Bunker
    Is the Russian military really as powerful as we're told?

    The Bunker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 26:34


    The Russian army invading Ukraine today is very different to the one which started the conflict. How are things going for Putin's military – and how can Ukraine and Europe push back against them? Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, joins Gavin Esler to discuss.  www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bunkerpod.bsky.social  • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Design by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AP Audio Stories
    Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

    AP Audio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 0:58


    AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a political statement by a sign-bearer at the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony.

    ETDPODCAST
    Besuch in Ungarn: Rubio sichert Orbán volle Rückendeckung Trumps zu | Nr. 8846

    ETDPODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 5:41 Transcription Available


    Knapp zwei Monate vor der Parlamentswahl hat US-Außenminister Marco Rubio bei seinem Besuch in Budapest die enge Partnerschaft der USA mit Ungarn bekräftigt. Zugleich erhob Orbán schwere Vorwürfe gegen die Ukraine im ungarischen Wahlkampf.

    School of War
    Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio's Speech and the Future of Europe

    School of War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 43:52


    Rep. Michael Baumgartner of Washington State's 5th Congressional District joins the show to give his key takeaways from the Munich Security Conference. ▪️ Times 01:34 Getting to Munich 05:22 European attitude   14:20 AOC and recalibration   17:50 Germany returns 23:59 Rubio's speech 30:23 Ukraine   39:22 Iran and a “good” deal Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast

    Squawk Box Europe Express
    A.I. fears continue to loom over Wall Street

    Squawk Box Europe Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 24:05


    European equities futures point south as Wall Street is set to return to trading following the President's Day holiday. A.I. concerns remain with the Nasdaq stuck deep in the red. Eurogroup ministers meet in Brussels to plan to strengthen the euro's role globally. The bloc is also preparing to unveil new draft laws designed to protect key sectors of industry. In Geneva, a second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are due to begin with President Trump indirectly involved. Officials from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. also meet for another round of peace negotiations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Headline News
    Russia-U.S.-Ukraine Geneva talks to be held behind closed doors

    Headline News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 4:45


    The Swiss foreign ministry says the upcoming new round of talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine will be held behind closed doors in Geneva.

    Up First
    DHS Shutdown, Ukraine Peace Talks, Olympics Stars Stumble

    Up First

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 13:04


    Congress is out on recess as a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is underway after talks collapsed over immigration enforcement reforms.Officials from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine prepare for new peace talks in Geneva as Moscow presses territorial demands and Kyiv insists on security guarantees.And at the Winter Olympics in Italy, American speed skater Jordan Stolz is making history while other superstar athletes struggle with the intense pressure of competing on the world's biggest stage.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jason Breslow, Kate Bartlett, Tina Kraya, Eric Whitney, Mohamad ElBardicy and Adam Bearne.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Simon-Laslo Janssen.(0:00) Introduction(01:57) DHS Shutdown(05:38) Ukraine Peace Talks(09:26) Olympics Stars StumbleLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

    Verdict with Ted Cruz
    Dem Presidential Candidates Crash & Burn on Foreign Policy, plus Obama goes on the Attack

    Verdict with Ted Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 36:42 Transcription Available


    1. Democratic Candidates Struggle on Foreign Policy At the Munich Security Conference, AOC, Gretchen Whitmer, and Gavin Newsom are portrayed as unprepared on major foreign‑policy questions. AOC gives vague and confused answers regarding whether the U.S. should defend Taiwan against China. Whitmer appears unsure when asked what “victory” in Ukraine looks like, deflecting the question to an ambassador. Commentary suggests this reflects a broader weakness in foreign‑policy understanding among potential 2028 Democratic contenders. 2. Criticism of Far‑Left Ideology The intellectual foundation of the far left is hollow compared to past decades. They claim AOC’s comments reflect ideological simplicity, reliance on identity politics, and lack of deep geopolitical knowledge. Suggestion that cultural Marxism and DEI-style frameworks have replaced rigorous foreign‑policy thought. 3. AOC’s Israel Comments AOC is criticized for saying U.S. aid to Israel should be conditioned and alleging Israel committed “genocide” in Gaza. The hosts argue her position is ideologically driven and historically insensitive, especially when stated in Germany. They also claim Hamas statements contradict the genocide narrative. 4. Predictions About 2028 Politics: AOC will likely run for president. Chuck Schumer may encourage her to do so to avoid competing with her for Senate. If AOC runs, Mondaire Jones / Mondami (context suggests a progressive challenger) could run for Schumer’s Senate seat. 5. Obama’s Recent Commentary Barack Obama is criticized for: Calling certain ICE actions “rogue behavior.” Comparing Republican messaging to demagoguery while presenting Democrats as unifying. Hosts claim Obama is historically partisan and argue many current Democratic positions stem from his ideological influence. 6. Claims That Democrats Are Anti‑Law‑Enforcement Gavin Newsom is accused of comparing American law enforcement to “secret police.” The hosts argue Democrats are reviving rhetoric similar to segregation‑era resistance to federal authority. 7. U.S. Foreign Policy Under Obama and Biden Allegations that Obama and Biden’s foreign policy empowered Iran and weakened global deterrence. Claim that U.S. ambiguity over Taiwan is mishandled by the left. 8. Potomac River Sewage Issue Over 1 billion gallons of wastewater spilled into the Potomac. Washington, DC officials say repairs will take up to nine months, criticized as incompetence in government management. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pat Gray Unleashed
    World Stage Contrast: Rubio and AOC on America's Role in the World | 2/16/26

    Pat Gray Unleashed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 100:47


    Powerful message from Secretary of State Marco Rubio for Europe over the weekend. Hillary Clinton and AOC teamed up to deliver a disastrous double act at the Munich Security Conference, turning what should have been a showcase of American resolve into a bitter anti-Trump therapy session that exposed their outdated liberal agendas. Clinton got thoroughly schooled by a Czech leader on Ukraine and Trump policies, coming off as a divisive relic interrupting and mocking allies while admitting migration "went too far" in a desperate bid for relevance. Meanwhile, AOC fumbled a simple question on defending Taiwan against China with hesitant word salad, all while peddling her socialist spin on foreign policy tying authoritarianism to income inequality—proving both are unfit to represent a strong, united America in the future. We also cover: DHS Shutdown and Filibuster Update American Politicians in Munich Hillary Clinton's TDS Exposed New Savannah Guthrie Message New Eating Habits Voter ID is Jim Crow 2.0? Former President Confirms Aliens are real 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:22 USA is Doing Poorly at the Olympics 02:17 Canada CHEATED at Curling! 07:26 Scott Bessent Wants to Get Rid of the Filibuster 11:06 Marco Rubio Gives an Incredible Speech in Munich, Germany 15:33 AOC Asked about Backing Taiwan if China Attacks 19:30 Gretchen Whitmer Asked about Ukraine 21:15 Hillary Clinton Talking about Illegals being Deported 22:40 Czech Politician Calls-Out Hillary Clinton's TDS 25:36 John Fetterman Tried to Warn Democrats about the Border 31:16 Fat Five 50:35 NEW Message from Savanah Guthrie 57:57 FLASHBACK: 2012 CBS News Report on Deportation 1:06:19 Jake Tapper VS. Chuck Schumer 1:10:11 Hakeem Jeffries on Inflation: Then VS. Now 1:15:40 Auto-Tuned Pam Bondi Song: "How is the Dow?!" 1:17:47 Who is the REAL Ghislaine Maxwell??? 1:19:47 Stephen A. Smith Running for President? 1:21:15 Gavin Newsom Calls ICE Agents 'Nazis' in Munich, Germany 1:24:14 Barack Obama on California under Gavin Newsom 1:30:51 Barack Obama Asked about the Existence of Aliens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
    Russia Rejoins the Dollar, Dutch Tax Disaster & AI's Next Job-Killing Wave | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE

    Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 56:36


    Welcome to another electrifying episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. On today's live show, Tom Bilyeu dives headfirst into headline-grabbing global events—from Russia's surprising economic overtures towards the US dollar to the Netherlands' controversial new tax policies and their potential impact on the world economy. Joined by Amjad Massad, the two unpack monumental shifts between the US, Russia, and China, explore the accelerating disruption from AI, and dissect the latest political intrigue—including eyebrow-raising developments around the Epstein files. As always, expect sharp commentary, deep-dive analysis, and a bit of gallows humor to lighten the mood. Whether you're here for actionable economic insights or just curious how the future might unfold in an AI-driven age, this episode promises to challenge your thinking and keep you on your toes. Plus, you'll meet Ryan, the behind-the-scenes wizard responsible for the show's dynamic clips. Strap in—the world order is shifting fast, and Tom Bilyeu and his guests are here to help you make sense of it, one headline at a time. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactBlocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Russia reembracing the US dollar, de-dollarization, BRICS, Ukraine peace deal, US-Russia economic partnership, fossil fuels cooperation, natural gas investments, critical raw materials, global trade settlement, US financial hegemony, AI-driven world order, China vs US power dynamic, currency sanctions, Kremlin internal memo, gold reserves, yuan reserve currency, Marco Rubio sanctions comments, Bloomberg news, Kamala Harris unrealized gains tax, Netherlands wealth tax proposal, unrealized capital gains, Dutch Box 3 reform, startup tax exemptions, private company shares taxation, tax-free thresholds, economic inequality, AI automation of white-collar jobs, professional tasks automation, open source AI models, Chinese AI technology, welfare state expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gaslit Nation
    Tulsi Gabbard's Cover-Up & The Plot to Steal Our Elections

    Gaslit Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 17:45


    Here's what you missed at last week's Gaslit Nation Salon. The full recording is available on Patreon.com/Gaslit.  Gaslit Nation warned you in 2019 that Tulsi Gabbard was a Russian disinformation weapon, and now she is the Director of National Intelligence. The gatekeeper of American secrets is currently abusing her power to illegally intervene in our domestic elections, as seen in the recent federal raid on a Georgia election office. Trump's raid in Georgia, overseen by Gabbard and Kash Patel's FBI, goes beyond his Big Lie litigating the 2020 election. They're laying the groundwork to justify "security measures" to make it easier for GOP ratf*cking and voter suppression to steal our elections.  Meanwhile, a whistleblower complaint reveals that Gabbard buried NSA intelligence regarding two foreign operatives discussing a compromised person in Trump's inner circle. Given the corruption spree in Trump's own inner circle, there's a long list of who this could be! As the reporting has confirmed, Gabbard is leading a cover-up.  As predicted in last week's salon, it was Kushner who is at the center of an NSA intelligence report on two foreign operatives discussing someone close to Trump -- a report that Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, hid to protect the Trump family's corruption crime spree. A New York Times gift article is available here. Tulsi Gabbard is a national security threat. We must demand that our Secretaries of State protect our ballots from this administration's interference. Agonize then organize and socialize. The news cycle is designed to exhaust you, but you don't have to face the autocracy alone. We built a resilience community for truth-tellers, and we want you in it.  Join us today at 4pm ET for our Gaslit Nation Salon, a space to strategize, vent, and connect with a community of listeners just as horrified as you. Find the link to join us by Zoom, wherever you are, at Patreon.com/Gaslit. Thank you to everyone who supports the show -- we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!  Show Notes: Warnings from Syria on How to Stop Putin in Ukraine https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2022/3/9/warnings-from-syria?rq=mOUAZ

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep468: 1. Michael Vlahos as Germanicus debates Gaius in Londinium on parallels between FDR's strategic pivoting in 1941 and the modern United States facing a two-front confrontation against Russia and China. While FDR successfully managed a global vis

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 21:44


      1.Michael Vlahos as Germanicus debates Gaius in Londinium on parallels between FDR's strategic pivoting in 1941 and the modern United States facing a two-front confrontation against Russia and China. While FDR successfully managed a global vision across separate theaters in Europe and the Pacific, Germanicus argues the contemporary US faces a far more dire reality. Unlike 1941 when American industrial capacity was ascending and capable of outproducing all adversaries, today's United States lacks the manufacturing base to fight simultaneously on two fronts. Germanicus notes that China possesses two hundred times the shipbuilding capability of the US and that American naval vessels are currently covered in rust from neglect. While Gaius observes that FDR prepared Americans for initial losses and questions whether Russia and China constitute a unified axis similar to the Tripartite Pact, Germanicus contends modern America is too divided domestically to absorb military reverses. He argues that Russia and China effectively operate as a single Eurasian entity playing a long game, while the US is losing its proxy war in Ukraine and lacks both military discipline and industrial might to confront Putin and Xi Jinping's strategic patience.

    3 Martini Lunch
    Bill Maher and the 'Party of Science' Keep Flunking Science

    3 Martini Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 26:01 Transcription Available


    Join Jim and Greg for the Monday edition of the 3 Martini Lunch as they break down three high-profile liberals who found themselves looking ridiculous in the spotlight, including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on China and Taiwan, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Ukraine, and HBO host Bill Maher stumbling over basic climate science while attacking the Trump administration.First, at the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked a straightforward foreign policy question about China and Taiwan. She stammered badly and did not come close to answering the question. If she is trying to position herself as a presidential candidate, this was a pathetic start.Next, during that same conversation in Munich, Gretchen Whitmer fumbles a question about the endgame in Ukraine and surprisingly suggests that Ocasio-Cortez knows more about foreign policy than she does. Is this another sign Whitmer will not be in the 2028 presidential field?Finally, they shake their heads as HBO's Bill Maher tries to blast the Trump administration for rolling back the Obama-era endangerment finding on carbon dioxide by making a joke that clearly proves Maher does not know what he's talking about. Jim also reflects on his personal experiences appearing on Maher's show and what it's like behind the scenes.Please visit our great sponsors:Download Noble Gold's free Wealth Protection Kit — visit https://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3ML to learn how to build lasting financial security.Help protect your family with life insurance through Ethos. Visit https://ETHOS.com/3ML to get your instant, free quote.  Every missed call is a missed opportunity. Capture every lead with QUO. Start today and save 20% on your first 6 months: https://Quo.com/3MLNew episodes every weekday. 

    Conspirituality
    Bonus Sample: Mark Carney's Secular Catholicism

    Conspirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 5:03


    Mark Carney is a devout Catholic, and his economic vision came from a challenge posed by Pope Francis. Matthew walks through the contradictions of Carney's economic spirituality.  Show Notes Values by Mark Carney | Penguin Random House Canada  Pope Francis says he wasn't offended by 'communist crucifix' gift  The Catholic Case for Communism - America Magazine  Pope Francis: “If I See the Gospel in a Sociological Way Only, Yes, I Am a Communist, and So Too Is Jesus” - The American TFP  Exclusive: Pope Francis disusses Ukraine, U.S. bishops and more - America Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Amanpour
    Christiane Interviews Leaders of Ukraine, NATO and European Parliament  

    Amanpour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 56:08


    It's been almost four years since Russia's brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Now, Ukrainian negotiators are headed to Geneva to meet with Russia and the United States for the next round of talks, hoping to hammer out a ceasefire agreement. In Munich, Christiane sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and US Republican Senator Roger Wicker.  Also on today's show: Jesús Armas, Freed Venezuelan opposition activist; Margaret Hany, Professor of Neurobiology, Columbia University Medical Center  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Intelligence Squared
    Is it Game Over for Keir Starmer? Martin Wolf for The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook 2026 (Part Two)

    Intelligence Squared

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 38:47


    2025 has been an unprecedented year. Donald Trump's tariff war, conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine, and breakneck innovation in AI have put enormous pressure on the existing world order. Now 2026 is set to be another test of resilience for the global economy. All eyes are on Rachel Reeves to deliver growth; how will the new Budget, anticipated to contain cuts and tax raises, shape the nation for the year to come? What does the rising wave of populism from left and right mean for the economic policies of incumbent parties in the UK, Europe, US and beyond? And how will the United States and China's battle for supremacy continue to impact us all? In February 2026, Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times Martin Wolf joined us to explore how these tensions will shape the world economy in the year ahead, and what new threats and opportunities could be on the horizon. Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential writers on the global economy and a multi-award-winning financial journalist, Wolf has been chronicling and analysing geopolitical and economic upheaval for nearly 40 years. He has written five bestselling books. His latest, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, maps out the implications of globalisation, technological development and the impact of democratic decline on the global economy. ⁠In partnership with Guinness Global Investors.⁠ This recording is part of The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook series of events made in partnership with Guinness Global Investors, an independent British fund manager that helps both individuals and institutions harness the future drivers of growth to achieve their investment goals. To find out more visit: https://www.guinnessgi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Judging Freedom
    Ray McGovern : Can Ukraine Rely on US Guarantees?

    Judging Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 26:09


    Ray McGovern : Can Ukraine Rely on US Guarantees?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Jason Jones Show
    Mercy on the Frontlines in Ukraine | Valentyna Pavsyukova

    The Jason Jones Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 31:23


    On this episode of The Jason Jones Show, Jason speaks with Valentyna Pavsyukova, founder of Chalice of Mercy, about faith, mercy, and defending life amid the challenges facing Ukraine. Born in 1983 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Valentyna grew up without religion but carried a deep desire to know God. Sustained by her grandmother's simple prayer of the Our Father, she eventually encountered the Catholic Church and entered it in 2007. That spiritual journey led her to found Chalice of Mercy, a nonprofit dedicated to presenting God as a Merciful and Loving Father and defending the sanctity of life from conception through concrete acts of service. Follow Valentyna's work at: https://chaliceofmercy.org/

    The Smerconish Podcast
    Today's Poll Question: Is Donald Trump the Most Consequential President in 100 Years?

    The Smerconish Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 15:25


    Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Like him or not, is Donald Trump the most consequential president of the last hundred years?" On Presidents Day, Michael steps back from partisanship to examine “consequential” in its purest sense—having great meaning or lasting effect. From FDR's New Deal and Reagan's Cold War legacy to Obama's Affordable Care Act and Biden's Ukraine coalition, how does Trump compare? With three Supreme Court appointments, two impeachments, sweeping tax cuts, trade shifts, border crackdowns, NATO tensions, and the ongoing impact of Trump 2.0, has any modern president left a deeper imprint on American politics and institutions? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please rate and review this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Al Jazeera - Your World
    Ukraine's large scale drone strike in Russia, Israel continues restricting aid to Gaza

    Al Jazeera - Your World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 2:48


    Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

    UN News
    UN News Today 16 February 2026

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 4:02


    International Organization for Migration warns that millions in Ukraine face worsening conditions amid freezing temperatures and power outagesWHO confirms two cases of a newly combined mpox strain in India and the United Kingdom.António Guterres calls on people worldwide to embrace peace, compassion, and solidarity ahead of Ramadan

    The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast
    #293 - Intel Chat: Russian cyber ops, Sygnia, Ollama & TeamPCP

    The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 35:49


    In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.Russian cyber operations have maintained a consistent focus on exploiting both tactical and strategic targets within the defense industrial base, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine.Sygnia has disclosed a large-scale, AI-driven scam operation involving over 150 cloned websites impersonating law firms.A joint investigation by SentinelLabs and Censys has revealed a growing ecosystem of publicly exposed AI compute infrastructure, driven largely by deployments of Ollama - an open-source framework for running large language models locally.Flare has identified a widespread, ongoing campaign attributed to a threat actor group known as TeamPCP -also operating under aliases such as PCPcat and ShellForce - which has compromised over 60,000 servers worldwide since late December.Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform.This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows. Start today for free at limacharlie.io.

    New Books Network
    Carl Death, "African Climate Futures" (Oxford UP, 2025)

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 62:15


    This episode is brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. African Climate Futures (Oxford UP, 2025) shows how climate-changed futures are imagined in Africa and by Africans, and how these future visions shape political debates and struggles in the present. Scientific climate scenarios forecast bleak futures, with increased droughts, floods, lethal heatwaves, sea level rises, declining crop yields, and greater exposure to vector-borne diseases. Yet, African climate futures could also encompass energy transitions and socio-economic revolutions, transformed political agency and human subjectivities, and radically reparative more-than-human climate politics. At the heart of the book is an original and interdisciplinary approach. It studies official climate policy strategies and fictional texts side-by-side, as ecopolitical imaginaries that envision low-carbon, climate-changed futures, and narrate pathways from 'here' to 'there'. It discusses net zero strategies from Ethiopia, The Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and draws on postcolonial, feminist, and queer theory, arguing that Africanfuturist climate fiction can inspire more radical, reparative, more-than-human ecopolitical imaginaries. These stories can help us to understand the debts we all owe, imagine what reparations might entail, and explore the contours of living convivially alongside more-than-human others in heterotopian, climate-changed futures. Stories can help explore how we might feel in climate-changed futures and can help us to narrate a path through them. This book uses Africanfuturist climate fiction to inspire new ways of challenging and enriching theoretical debates in global climate change politics, including how we understand the places, temporalities, ecologies, and politics of climate futures. If we want to survive to tell new stories in liveable futures then we need to urgently and radically transform carboniferous capitalism. Carl Death joined the University of Manchester in August 2013 as a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy, after four years in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University, and a year in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. He has conducted research in South Africa, Tanzania and the USA, and has held visiting researcher positions at The MacMillan Centre for International and Area Studies and the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University; the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WISER) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg; Stellenbosch University; and the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses climate and energy security. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    Echo der Zeit
    Aufwind für das kriselnde internationale Genf?

    Echo der Zeit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 40:22


    Das internationale Genf ist in der Krise: Viele Organisationen mussten in den letzten Monaten Stellen streichen, weil es an Geld fehlt. Und doch ist das internationale Genf nach wie vor gefragt. Etwa für Gespräche rund um das iranische Atomprogramm oder über einen Frieden für die Ukraine. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:31) Nachrichtenübersicht (06:39) Aufwind für das kriselnde internationale Genf? (11:20) Die Rolle Kosovos in Trumps Friedensrat (17:38) «Echo Wissen»: Der Boom um Batterietechnologien (26:53) Kritik an Anerkennung ausländischer Pflegediplome (32:35) Die Vereinbarkeit von Schulferien und Berufsalltag der Eltern

    Und nun zum Sport
    Der Fall Heraskewytsch: Wie das IOC den Olympischen Spielen schadet

    Und nun zum Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 30:54 Transcription Available


    Seit Wladislaw Heraskewytsch wegen seines Helms disqualifiziert wurde, haben auch diese Spiele ihr sportpolitisches Drama. Hat das IOC richtig gehandelt? Und welchen Einfluss hat Russland?

    AP Audio Stories
    North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war

    AP Audio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 0:49


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a new housing district opened for those who served in the Ukraine war alongside Russia.

    AP Audio Stories
    Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

    AP Audio Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 0:48


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on low expectations for a new round of upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva.

    LARRY
    Gretchen Whitmer Might've SUNK AOC's Career (On Camera)

    LARRY

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 16:41


    For complete Medicare guidance, dial 580-308-0975 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/oconnor AOC tried to make a “serious” foreign policy debut at the Munich Security Conference—and it went off the rails fast. In this clip, she’s hit with a simple Taiwan question and responds with pure word-salad chaos, while even Gretchen Whitmer looks unprepared on Ukraine. We break down the most cringe moments, the “rules-based order” nonsense, and why Democrats’ 2028 bench keeps faceplanting on the world stage. Watch, laugh, and tell me you understood that Taiwan answer. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Appels sur l'actualité
    [Vos questions] Laits infantiles contaminés : pourquoi ces produits viennent de Chine ?

    Appels sur l'actualité

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 19:30


    Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur la question des élections en Ukraine, le report des élections au Cameroun et le départ de l'ICE de Minneapolis. Laits infantiles contaminés : pourquoi ces produits viennent de Chine ?   Ces dernières semaines, plusieurs groupes agro-alimentaires comme Nestlé ou Danone ont rappelé des lots de lait en poudre vendus dans une soixantaine de pays en raison d'un risque de présence de céréulide, une bactérie particulièrement dangereuse pour les nourrissons. Tous les lots provenaient du groupe chinois Cabio Biotech. Pourquoi la filière européenne du lait infantile est-elle si dépendante de la Chine ? L'entreprise chinoise à l'origine de la contamination peut-elle être poursuivie par la justice ?  Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.       Ukraine : vers l'organisation d'élections ?   En réaction à une information du Financial Times affirmant que l'Ukraine, sous pression américaine, allait organiser un scrutin présidentiel et un référendum dans les prochains mois, le président Volodymyr Zelensky a souligné qu'il n'y aurait aucune élection avant « un cessez-le-feu » et l'obtention de « garanties de sécurité ». Alors que la présidentielle aurait dû se tenir en mars 2024, que pense la population du non-respect du calendrier électoral ? Pourquoi Américains et Russes veulent-ils absolument que l'Ukraine organise des élections dès que possible ?   Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.       Cameroun : pourquoi un nouveau report des législatives et des municipales ?   Dans son traditionnel discours à l'occasion de la Journée de la jeunesse, le président Paul Biya a annoncé « un léger réajustement » des élections législatives et municipales. Initialement prévues en mars 2025, elles avaient déjà été reportées à mars 2026. Pour justifier ce changement de calendrier, le chef de l'État a invoqué « certaines contraintes impérieuses ». Que faut-il comprendre ? Pourquoi l'opposition dénonce-t-elle une « manipulation » ? Que pourrait-il se passer si ces scrutins ne se tiennent pas dans le délai légal ?   Avec Stéphane Akoa, politologue camerounais et chercheur à la Fondation Paul Ango Ela.     Minneapolis : le départ de l'ICE, une victoire de la mobilisation ?   Après des semaines de manifestations et de protestations, Donald Trump a accepté de mettre fin aux opérations de la très controversée police de l'immigration à Minneapolis. Ce départ signifie-t-il que l'ICE est arrivée au bout de sa mission ou qu'elle cède à la pression des habitants ? Ces agents fédéraux seront-ils déployés dans d'autres villes ? Avec Marie-Laure Mallet, maîtresse de conférence à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3).

    Appels sur l'actualité
    [Vos réactions] Guerre en Ukraine : comment stopper les recrutements d'Africains par Moscou ?

    Appels sur l'actualité

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 20:00


    Depuis 2023, au moins 1 400 Africains originaires de 35 pays ont été recrutés par l'armée russe pour combattre sur le front ukrainien. Plus de 300 sont morts dans les combats. Êtes-vous surpris par ces révélations du collectif d'investigation All Eyes on Wagner ? Comment enrayer ce phénomène ? Que peuvent faire les États concernés ? Vos réactions nous intéressent. Standard : +33 9 693 693 70 Mail : appels.actu@rfi.fr Facebook : Appels sur l'actualité - RFI Twitter : @appelsactu

    Aspects of History
    7. Thucydides with Robin Waterfield & Polly Low

    Aspects of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 52:40


    Herodotus is known as the father of history, and the next historian out the blocks, Thucydides, took the idea, and it was very much an idea in infancy, and produced a work that is still discussed by politicians and generals 2,500 years later. There is a new translation of the History of the Peloponnesian War by the great translator Robin Waterfield, and he enters the club with historian Polly Low to discuss Thucydides, his style as a historian, the Peloponnesian War and plenty more. Thucydides Links The History of the Peloponnesian War, Translated by Robin Waterfield Ukraine Links ⁠Convoy for Ukraine, run by my friend Ian Wilson-Young⁠ ⁠⁠History Book Club Shop⁠⁠ Oliver Webb-Carter Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Who Cares Who Wins? ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paean to Patrick Leigh Fermor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me: owcpods@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Books in Critical Theory
    Carl Death, "African Climate Futures" (Oxford UP, 2025)

    New Books in Critical Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 62:15


    This episode is brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. African Climate Futures (Oxford UP, 2025) shows how climate-changed futures are imagined in Africa and by Africans, and how these future visions shape political debates and struggles in the present. Scientific climate scenarios forecast bleak futures, with increased droughts, floods, lethal heatwaves, sea level rises, declining crop yields, and greater exposure to vector-borne diseases. Yet, African climate futures could also encompass energy transitions and socio-economic revolutions, transformed political agency and human subjectivities, and radically reparative more-than-human climate politics. At the heart of the book is an original and interdisciplinary approach. It studies official climate policy strategies and fictional texts side-by-side, as ecopolitical imaginaries that envision low-carbon, climate-changed futures, and narrate pathways from 'here' to 'there'. It discusses net zero strategies from Ethiopia, The Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and draws on postcolonial, feminist, and queer theory, arguing that Africanfuturist climate fiction can inspire more radical, reparative, more-than-human ecopolitical imaginaries. These stories can help us to understand the debts we all owe, imagine what reparations might entail, and explore the contours of living convivially alongside more-than-human others in heterotopian, climate-changed futures. Stories can help explore how we might feel in climate-changed futures and can help us to narrate a path through them. This book uses Africanfuturist climate fiction to inspire new ways of challenging and enriching theoretical debates in global climate change politics, including how we understand the places, temporalities, ecologies, and politics of climate futures. If we want to survive to tell new stories in liveable futures then we need to urgently and radically transform carboniferous capitalism. Carl Death joined the University of Manchester in August 2013 as a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy, after four years in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University, and a year in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. He has conducted research in South Africa, Tanzania and the USA, and has held visiting researcher positions at The MacMillan Centre for International and Area Studies and the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University; the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WISER) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg; Stellenbosch University; and the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses climate and energy security. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

    New Books in African Studies
    Carl Death, "African Climate Futures" (Oxford UP, 2025)

    New Books in African Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 62:15


    This episode is brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. African Climate Futures (Oxford UP, 2025) shows how climate-changed futures are imagined in Africa and by Africans, and how these future visions shape political debates and struggles in the present. Scientific climate scenarios forecast bleak futures, with increased droughts, floods, lethal heatwaves, sea level rises, declining crop yields, and greater exposure to vector-borne diseases. Yet, African climate futures could also encompass energy transitions and socio-economic revolutions, transformed political agency and human subjectivities, and radically reparative more-than-human climate politics. At the heart of the book is an original and interdisciplinary approach. It studies official climate policy strategies and fictional texts side-by-side, as ecopolitical imaginaries that envision low-carbon, climate-changed futures, and narrate pathways from 'here' to 'there'. It discusses net zero strategies from Ethiopia, The Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and draws on postcolonial, feminist, and queer theory, arguing that Africanfuturist climate fiction can inspire more radical, reparative, more-than-human ecopolitical imaginaries. These stories can help us to understand the debts we all owe, imagine what reparations might entail, and explore the contours of living convivially alongside more-than-human others in heterotopian, climate-changed futures. Stories can help explore how we might feel in climate-changed futures and can help us to narrate a path through them. This book uses Africanfuturist climate fiction to inspire new ways of challenging and enriching theoretical debates in global climate change politics, including how we understand the places, temporalities, ecologies, and politics of climate futures. If we want to survive to tell new stories in liveable futures then we need to urgently and radically transform carboniferous capitalism. Carl Death joined the University of Manchester in August 2013 as a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy, after four years in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University, and a year in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. He has conducted research in South Africa, Tanzania and the USA, and has held visiting researcher positions at The MacMillan Centre for International and Area Studies and the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University; the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WISER) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg; Stellenbosch University; and the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses climate and energy security. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

    Presseschau - Deutschlandfunk
    16. Februar 2026 - Die internationale Presseschau

    Presseschau - Deutschlandfunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 8:56


    Themen sind der Krieg gegen die Ukraine, der gewaltsame Tod eines Studenten in Frankreich und die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Im Fokus steht hier inbesondere der Auftritt von US-Außenminister Rubio. www.deutschlandfunk.de, Internationale Presseschau

    New Books in Environmental Studies
    Carl Death, "African Climate Futures" (Oxford UP, 2025)

    New Books in Environmental Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 62:15


    This episode is brought to you by the BISA Environment and Climate Politics Working Group. African Climate Futures (Oxford UP, 2025) shows how climate-changed futures are imagined in Africa and by Africans, and how these future visions shape political debates and struggles in the present. Scientific climate scenarios forecast bleak futures, with increased droughts, floods, lethal heatwaves, sea level rises, declining crop yields, and greater exposure to vector-borne diseases. Yet, African climate futures could also encompass energy transitions and socio-economic revolutions, transformed political agency and human subjectivities, and radically reparative more-than-human climate politics. At the heart of the book is an original and interdisciplinary approach. It studies official climate policy strategies and fictional texts side-by-side, as ecopolitical imaginaries that envision low-carbon, climate-changed futures, and narrate pathways from 'here' to 'there'. It discusses net zero strategies from Ethiopia, The Gambia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and draws on postcolonial, feminist, and queer theory, arguing that Africanfuturist climate fiction can inspire more radical, reparative, more-than-human ecopolitical imaginaries. These stories can help us to understand the debts we all owe, imagine what reparations might entail, and explore the contours of living convivially alongside more-than-human others in heterotopian, climate-changed futures. Stories can help explore how we might feel in climate-changed futures and can help us to narrate a path through them. This book uses Africanfuturist climate fiction to inspire new ways of challenging and enriching theoretical debates in global climate change politics, including how we understand the places, temporalities, ecologies, and politics of climate futures. If we want to survive to tell new stories in liveable futures then we need to urgently and radically transform carboniferous capitalism. Carl Death joined the University of Manchester in August 2013 as a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy, after four years in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University, and a year in the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. He has conducted research in South Africa, Tanzania and the USA, and has held visiting researcher positions at The MacMillan Centre for International and Area Studies and the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University; the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research (WISER) at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg; Stellenbosch University; and the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. Pauline Heinrichs is a Lecturer in War Studies (Climate and Energy) at King's College London. Her research focuses climate and energy security. Pauline has worked with and led international teams in conflict and post-conflict countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic States, leading on qualitative methods and strategic narrative analysis. Pauline has also been a climate diplomacy professional working in foreign policy, and an international climate think tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

    Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
    Sicherheitskonferenz: Erleichterung überwiegt / Justiz: KI könnte viele Richter ersetzen

    Handelsblatt Morning Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:45


    Auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz zeichnete sich zwischen Europäern und den USA ein neuer Konsens in der Verteidigungspolitik ab – sofern Trump nicht wieder querschießt.

    Crisis. Conflict. Emergency Management
    Signal and Noise: What January 2026 Reveals About What Actually Matters

    Crisis. Conflict. Emergency Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 11:52


    In the Season 5 premiere, host Kyle King asks one question: what should we have been paying attention to? A blackout in Berlin, a fatal train collision in Spain, and the systematic destruction of Ukraine's power grid all point to the same pattern. The signal wasn't in the incidents. It was in the structural failures that preceded them.After a year of diagnosing what's broken, Kyle argues 2026 has to be about discernment. The profession isn't short on information. It's drowning in it. This episode separates signal from noise: single points of failure, unheard warnings, and survival duration metrics are signal. Threat briefings without operational implications and recycled frameworks are noise dressed as vigilance.This isn't a call for more awareness. It's a call for the discipline to focus on what counts.Show Highlights[00:00] Three countries, three causes, one question[01:00] Berlin's blackout: arson at a single junction point[01:30] Spain's train collision: warnings raised months before[02:00] Ukraine's grid at a third of peacetime capacity[03:30] What Crisis Lab diagnosed in 2025[04:45] The structural pattern behind all three incidents[07:00] From diagnosis to discernment: what 2026 demands[07:45] Finding single points of failure before adversaries do[08:15] Signal vs. noise: what actually changes Monday morning?[09:15] Survival duration: the metric that matters most[10:00] Building discernment through deliberate community[10:45] Why Crisis Lab built The ForumGo Deeper: Crisis Lab ToolkitsListening is one thing. Applying it is another. Every Crisis Lab article comes with a companion toolkit: frameworks, checklists, and operational tools built for practitioners who need to act, not just stay informed.Free for all Crisis Lab subscribers.