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Larry talks with Dr. Robert Farley from UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy about the stalemate between the US and Iran, and what is happening with the Ukraine/Russia war, and takes your calls on the crumbling diplomacy between the US and Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Farley joins Larry to talk about the latest news in the Ukraine/Russia war and wonders if the US is purposefully hurting their relationship with Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intensifying clashes between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea are threatening a crucial trade artery responsible for nearly a third of the world's wheat supply, stoking fears of soaring prices and shortages. Earlier in July, a Russian cruise missile struck the grain carrier Golden Leo, claiming ten lives. This marked the deadliest blow yet in a mounting campaign by both Russian and Ukrainian forces targeting cargo ships in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. "This is a new development in recent months," claims shipping analyst Yoruk Isik, who runs the Istanbul-based Bosphorus Observer consultancy. Isik warns that cargo vessels are caught in a deadly tit-for-tat. "Ukraine has been targeting Russian seaborne bulkers in particular, the ones transporting stolen grain from the occupied territories of Ukraine," explains Isik, "Russia retaliated and hit Ukraine's civilian port infrastructure in Odesa; a mid-sized vessel carrying corn out of Odesa was totally sunk, other vessels were damaged, and sailors died," he adds. Turkey's Shipowners' Association, having logged 136 incidents involving commercial vessels in recent months, is now urging its members to avoid the Black Sea altogether. Beyond its role as a key channel for Russian oil, the Black Sea is a lifeline for global grain exports, with Russia and Ukraine among the top suppliers. "It is very important to note that most of Russia's agricultural commodities are exported through the Black Sea, and that almost all of Ukraine's agricultural commodities are shipped via Ukraine's ports," warns Isik. Bad timing for harvest  Around a third of the world's wheat moves through these waters. The surge in attacks across the Black Sea and the neighbouring Sea of Azov has brought exports to a near standstill. "No port is officially closed, but almost no shipowner wants to go there, so trade is close to zero," claims Istanbul-based international grain dealer Can Atbasoglu. "Sellers want buyers to handle the vessels, and buyers want sellers to handle the vessels, but shipowners don't want to risk it." This deadlock arrives at the worst possible moment: harvest time. "Normally, Russian sellers would have sold all their August cargoes by now; I don't know if anybody has any sales on their books at present," says Atbasoglu. Turkey agrees deal to clear Black Sea of mines that threaten Ukrainian exports Wheat prices are already reacting. "The price in Romania is, say, 20-25 percent higher – that's the clearest effect we're seeing. But everybody is waiting for some kind of intervention, and soon," adds Atbasoglu. Turkey now leads a NATO mission, along with Bulgaria and Romania, to safeguard navigation in the Black Sea. However, former Turkish ambassador and navigation rights expert Mithat Rende believes Ankara will be wary of any effort to enforce passage for commercial ships. "It's very important that the Ukrainian war should not be transformed into a regional war," cautions Rende. "Where would it stop? Would you fire missiles and intercept Russian missiles in the Black Sea? They (Russia) already accuse all of us of fighting Russia as NATO. It's very important to avoid such operations," he adds. Full impact yet to be felt Rende argues Ankara's priority is diplomacy, having played a pivotal role in brokering the 2022 United Nations-backed grain export deal after Russian forces blocked Ukrainian shipments. "Turkey maintained a dialogue with both the Russian and the Ukrainian sides at the same time," says Rende, "But is there political will for a ceasefire now? I don't see it at present." Grain trader Atbasoglu warns the full impact of the disruption is not yet reflected in prices. "Buyers are still not fully reacting. It's seen more as an August, or at the latest a September issue, and the markets still want to believe both sides will get together and talk," he says. However, Atbasoglu cautions that time may be running out. "In 2022, Ukraine was completely closed off, and there was a major panic. We saw the effect: wheat prices jumped 50 percent in 2022, and we could expect something similar if this continues," he concludes. Africa and the Middle East, which are heavily reliant on Black Sea grain, are beginning to seek pricier alternatives. Europe, too, may soon feel the strain, as drought-hit wheat harvests threaten to push global food prices even higher.

Video guide to the new supporters' system : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnP0nmKUIFo&t=2sWorld news in 7 minutes. Friday 31st July 2026.Today: UEFA boycott. Ukraine-Russia strikes. Poland missile. Germany car protests. Hungary mammoth. Japan earthquake. Australia Telegram court. Saudi Yemen invasion? Argentina snow rescue. Canadians less US. Spain Morocco migrants. Egypt tankers hit. DRC new monkey.With Stephen DevincenziBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Send us Fan MailDawn hangings in a city square are not just a headline, they are a message of fear. We talk through what's happening in Iran right now, why public executions are used to silence protest, and why it matters for anyone who cares about human rights, religious persecution, and the reality on the ground under the IRGC. We also remember something the news often misses: believers in Iran exist, they love Jesus, and many have suffered deeply for years. From there, we zoom out to the bigger questions people are asking in private: Can the regime be overthrown? Will freedom return? Are global conflicts like the Ukraine Russia war and rising tension in the Middle East setting the stage for something larger? We connect those questions to Bible prophecy, especially Ezekiel 38 to 39 where Persia is named, and we ground the conversation in the conviction that God is not absent from history. Jeremiah 1:12 reminds us that the Lord watches over his word to perform it, even when the world looks like it is spinning into lawlessness. Then we get practical. When fear rises, do we hide, obsess, or try to build a personal bunker? Or do we open the Word of God and let faith be rebuilt from the inside out? We read from Psalm 103 and focus on God's compassion, justice for the oppressed, and mercy that reaches farther than our shame. We end with a clear challenge: pray for Iran, stay aware, and carry the message of reconciliation to people outside the church walls. If this encourages you, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.Support the show

A retired Major General says one-way military strike drones would rapidly modernise the nation's military. The Government is looking into buying the drones - that are operated by humans and used to drop explosives on a target. They're massively cheaper than missiles. New Zealand Initiative Senior Fellow John Howard says the technology's been used for half a decade now in the Ukraine-Russia war. "We've seen drone technology mature rapidly because of that crisis - in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. For the Defence Force of today, this is promising for not just what we should aspire to do, but how we protect our national interests." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Dan discuss Rand Paul's release of Anthony Fauci's diaries, updates on the Ukraine–Russia war, and Trump's continuing filibuster battle. Editors' Picks: Rich: Jim's piece “anthony Fauci” Charlie: Also Abigail's piece Jim: Andy's post “the case against former FNI director James Comey” Dan: Abigail's piece “they have no idea what we think” Light Items: Rich: Summer vacation Charlie: Ella Langley Jim: The Jetty Dan: Visiting his grandmother Sponsors:Made InVaerHow the World Works podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark talks about how the Democratic presidential hopefully 3 or 4 years out lose their luster as the election nears, brutal heat wave in France, Ukraine's success with drones in the Ukraine-Russia war, Bill Maher advising liberals, Wall Street bros heading to Montauk to fish for tuna because of Instagram, Journey's Jonathan Cain criticizes Bruce Springsteen, former NYC Mayor Eric Adams hobbies after he left office, the new casinos coming to New York and restaurants making their portions smaller due to weight lose drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks about how the Democratic presidential hopefully 3 or 4 years out lose their luster as the election nears, brutal heat wave in France, Ukraine's success with drones in the Ukraine-Russia war, Bill Maher advising liberals, Wall Street bros heading to Montauk to fish for tuna because of Instagram, Journey's Jonathan Cain criticizes Bruce Springsteen, former NYC Mayor Eric Adams hobbies after he left office, the new casinos coming to New York and restaurants making their portions smaller due to weight lose drugs. 

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and Matt discuss headlines and subscriber questions, starting with a survey claiming 30% of Americans admit to shoplifting and what that says about social trust, morality, and societal decline. They talk about New York's worsening conditions, Trump's announced Saudi nuclear deal and subsequent reversal, and a House-passed NDAA provision (Section 219) calling for deeper US-Israel military/intelligence integration, which they argue signals late-stage empire and foreign influence via AIPAC. They critique Trump's "golden age" claims, note rising yields and escalating Middle East and Ukraine-Russia risks, and comment on Trump family wealth. Q&A topics include Doug's favorite opera (Wagner, Gershwin), sci-fi recommendations (golden-age authors; The Diamond Age), whether digital assets/stablecoins can prolong the debt cycle, a film about vigilantism and mass migration, coal markets and coal's importance, Israel's actions and Gaza/Lebanon, and the possibility of deflation alongside inflation using entropy concepts. 00:00 Shoplifting Shock Stat 01:17 Thieves and Morality 03:58 Luxury Beliefs Debate 04:57 New York Backslide 06:53 Saudi Nuclear Deal 10:05 Israel Military Merger 14:17 America as an Idea 14:59 Trump Golden Age Clip 17:05 War Fears and Disillusion 19:27 Trump Family Windfall 20:30 Subscriber Opera Question 21:16 Wagner and Gershwin 22:33 Sci Fi Reading Picks 24:59 Debt Bubble and Stablecoins 30:19 Vigilante Citizen Talk 33:15 Coal Markets Explained 36:33 Israel Influence and Gaza 40:58 Econophysics and Deflation 45:19 Weekend Sign Off

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 24th July 2026.Today: Middle East war. Iraq green belt. India protests. New Zealand hotels. Albania protests. Nigeria drug court. Angola Russians. Panama screwworm. Mexico murders. Ukraine-Russia warehouse attacks. France wildfire. Spain animals fighting fire.With Stephen DevincenziBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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July 20, 2026 - 5am: Three U.S. servicemembers killed after Iranian attacks latest on the Ukraine/Russia war Andy Burnham to become new Uk Prime Minister today Spain beats Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate? Maine Democrats begin the process of choosing the replacement for Graham Platner in Senate race Oil prices rise President Trump is reportedly sparring China from any investigation into his own allegations of voter fraud     To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Speaking from the NATO summit in Ankara, Nick Fishwick assesses the alliance's most urgent challenges, from Europe's push to increase defense spending to the need for greater intelligence sharing and military interoperability. He explains why a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine remains unlikely, what NATO is learning from Ukraine's battlefield innovation, and why Russia continues to represent the alliance's principal security threat. Fishwick also discusses the diminishing focus on Greenland as the war with Iran reshapes U.S. priorities.

Lawfare Contributing Editor Mykhailo Soldatenko sits down with Eric Ciaramella, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Samuel Charap, Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation, to take stock of the U.S.-led negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. They discuss the improvements in Ukraine's position, the structure of negotiations, territorial questions, and security commitments to Ukraine.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 For some very powerful people, Peace is a very dangerous thing. Because peace threaten the most profitable business model, humanity has ever created.The model is the forever war.The Product is war.How that works?War creates demands for weapons. Every time a war justified a bigger Pentagon budget and every destroyed city becomes an opportunity with construction contracts. That is reason why we see non-government officials are signing deals for construction, for instance, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is signing huge contracts for construction in Israel, Qatar, Emirates, .. Even worse, real estates managers from the USA negotiating the peace deal and that are  Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Steve Witkoff is a billionaire real estate developer and Jared Kushner is only a millionaire real estate developer… Is this an eye opener? The USA has been on war from 1776 till 2026  93% of the the time, only 15-20 years real peace and the congress declared official only 5 wars, the rest has done the presidentThe USA had from 1946 to 1991 46 military interventionAfter the cold war The USA did even better 1992 to 2017 they had 188 Military intervention.The USA tried 72 times to change foreign governments from 1947 to 1988 and 66 were done in secrets At the end is a link for all these datas But even worse this Forever war model, the USA copied from the British Empire…And the UK was also the world police from 1815 to 1914 …They did 37 wars and did it well with the proxy war model… like the USA with the Ukraine Russia war. Proxy wars are much more profitable and you don't loose your troops. And you look good by doing a proxy war and the countries involved in the war are the bad guys… You support the good guys in the war… Making big money by selling your weapons… Honesty, the USA even sold their tank engines to the Germans during WWII… (This did the Bush family) After the war you do the construction, again big money  For decades, Israel was a Proxy of the USA. The USA sold their weapons to Israel and Israel sold these weapons to their enemies. The USA did vetoes against every sanctions against Israel because they wanted to sell their weapon… Kennedy wanted peace and so he got killed from the business that profits from wars. We read, Israel controls the USA… No, they are the same, they have the same interest and they are the servants of the military complex that lives from war… How this whole system works?We have two systems the capital is controlling the country, like the USA, Japan, Europe or the country is controlling the capital, like in China, Russia, India, Iran… When the capital is controlling the country we have for ever wars. My Video: The strategy of the USA: Forever war? https://youtu.be/9_UH0ROlIWYMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/The-strategy-of-the-USA-Forever-war.mp3The Iran Deal Just Broke The Global Economyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4xoOQ32KNM

Friday Free-for-all panelists Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, discuss trade with China, recent AFBF meetings and reports, Ukraine/Russia conflict, USA/Iran conflict, trade with Spain and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Stent is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she focuses on US-Russia policy and Russia’s relations with Ukraine, China, Europe, and the Global South. Concurrently, Dr. Stent is senior adviser to Georgetown University. She speaks on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swedish Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson says that there is "good reason" to provide Ukraine with air-defense systems to counter Russian missile strikes. He made the comments during an interview with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook at the NATO Summit in Ankara, TurkeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign affairs chief, says the EU's role is to "strengthen" Ukraine. Speaking on Bloomberg Television from the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Kallas adds that US troop movements in Europe do not affect the overall capability of defense and deterrence in the continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everything going on, it seems that the Ukraine/Russia war has been forgotten. Professor Matthew Schmidt tells us it is very much still relevant and happening.

John Franklin returns to The Cosmic Switchboard to discuss Robotics, A.I. and the impending and perhaps over A.I./Alien Takeover. In Part 1, John Franklin explores the rapid integration of artificial intelligence and robotics into daily life, starting with Melania Trump's recent appearance alongside a C-3PO-style robot at an education forum and Donald Trump's 4th of July painting featuring an Optimus bot. He discusses Elon Musk's mass production of humanoid robots, Chinese companion units, and how AI tutors will personalize education for Gen Alpha through neural links and tailored messaging. John also connects this technological shift to decades of cultural manipulation, noting how grunge and hip-hop music were engineered to breed indifference, and how demonic spiritual forces are already merging with digital devices and nano operating systems. In Part 2 John Franklin and James Bartley discuss current events and how it ties into the A.I. Revolution and Alien Agenda. John discusses to the geopolitical and military applications of AI, highlighting the Ukraine-Russia conflict as a live testing ground for drone warfare and battlefield data collection. He examines how Putin is pressuring European targets, the escalating tensions in Lebanon and the Middle East, and the potential for tactical nuclear strikes. John explains how fast-food automation and video game simulations are preparing a generation of soldiers for combat, while AI extracts physiological data from young gamers to recruit them into special forces. He concludes by discussing the impending global economic collapse, the seamless transition into a robot-dominated society, and how John sees younger generations fully immersed in this synthetic reality. First Lady Melania Trump walks with robot to White House event on children’s technology Part 1: https://www.thecosmicswitchboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/John-Franklin-Interview-on-thecosmicswitchboard.com-Part-1.mp3&Download: mp3 Audio Part 2 – Members Only: https://www.thecosmicswitchboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/John-Franklin-Interview-on-thecosmicswitchboard.com-Part-2.mp3To Play or Download: Login or Join To Download Use the link under the player for the part you want to download. The post AI Takeover of Humanity, Robots and the War Lab – John Franklin Interview with James Bartley appeared first on The Cosmic Switchboard.

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Dr. Marta Havryshko, a Ukrainian historian and activist, discusses the complex internal and geopolitical realities of the Russia-Ukraine war. Havryshko highlights the controversial glorification of Nazi collaborators in modern Ukraine and the subsequent suppression of academic research that challenges these nationalist narratives. She critiques the Western media for ignoring human rights violations, such as the brutal forced conscription of Ukrainian men and the influence of far-right battalions. The conversation further explores how global corporate interests and Western political elites utilize Ukraine as a proxy to strategically weaken Russia. Ultimately, she warns that the dehumanization of dissenting voices and the escalation of military rhetoric risk a broader, more catastrophic global conflict. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money (FREE “Plan B” Report!) https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites X https://x.com/HavryshkoMarta Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61578894123458 Responsible Statecraft https://responsiblestatecraft.org/author/martahavryshko About Marta Havryshko Marta Havryshko is a U.S.-based author and researcher focused on Ukrainian nationalism, the far right, and the Russo-Ukrainian War. Havryshko holds a PhD in History from the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Ukraine. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

The world order is changing. The West is no longer the undisputed center of global power. Europe is gradually experiencing a decline in influence. Developing nations are emerging as formidable competitors. Economic elites are increasingly locked in battles with one another. Meanwhile, public awareness is rising in a wave unlike anything seen before.These are the arguments put forward by Alex Krainer, market analyst and founder of Krainer Analytics, in his conversation with Gita Wirjawan. In this episode, Krainer invites us to rethink the long-term trajectory of our world and reflect on what truly matters about our shared humanity in an era of war: preserving our freedom, or becoming servants of the system.Full topics:0:00:00 - Intro0:01:30 - Grew up with history, power, and politics0:05:50- How war intellectually shaped Alex Krainer0:11:40 - "The European Union is going to disintegrate"0:20:26 - Civil war: "The clash is inevitable"0:28:30 - Ukraine-Russia hostility “will never end”?0:34:45 - Neocolonialism: “You're conquering a country through debt."0:39:35 - Oil price could worsen0:43:55 - Eschatological look of the Middle East conflict0:50:53 - Iran: “This isn't Trump's war”0:53:45 - We can't avoid Thucydides Trap1:00:40 - Oligarchy, “this is by design”1:08:30 - Why we can beat plutocracy#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #AlexKrainer------------------You may also like these episodes:   • We're Not in World War III Yet, Realist Jo...      • Francis Fukuyama: Is Western Civilization ...      • Myth on Capitalism and Sex Industry - Kimb...  ------------------Special thanks to our “future narrators” channel members:Mariko Yoshihara, Yemotto IBRAHIM, hobi kluyuran, Fajar Prasetyo, Dyah Firgiani, Arie Gunardi, Yayi Trisnawati D, Teddy Chow, Wwertyssnb, Widi Aphrian, Faizal …Mariko Yoshihara, Yemotto IBRAHIM, hobi kluyuran, Fajar Prasetyo, Dyah Firgiani, Arie Gunardi, Yayi Trisnawati D, Teddy Chow, Wwertyssnb, Widi Aphrian, Faizal Tajuli, hndraable, hendro trihatmojo, Muhammad Taufik Evendi, Qun＇an Syukrilah, Charles Andrew Tang, Ariyo Arinsa Putra, Reda Bellarbi, Jaz Simbolon, Muhammad Ismail Mubarak, KATE WOLSKA, rrtrent892, Itje Chodidjah, Geralt Fajar Bukan, Jack Duan, Elmi CK Ong, Lucy March, Anggun Noventina, Irawan Purwono, Krishna Putra, Agnes Pranindita, nazaruddin nasir, 747sgw, Patricia S, Gusko Adnyana, Jerry Budiman, Mawan Darmawan, diah anggraini, Adrian Baskoro, Bambang Haryanto, Ezwan Zakaria, Irene Kurniati, Naufal M, Kianti Darusman, Revolution R, liza dewi, Joanna felicia, Susanto Uno, Taswin Munier, M Firaldi Akbar Zulkarnain, Seno wibowo, Hendry Ahen, Ilham R, Ferdy Reza, Ayu Arman, Haju Ara Podcast, Flores Exotic Tours, Niki S, Anita Amalia, Dewi Risnawati, birgietta katherine, Derry Harnanda, Ridwan Sakidja, Rita Sahara

Trump is now calling on the Department of Justice this morning to investigate so-called price gouging at the pump, and why, according to White House sources speaking to Redacted News, the team negotiating the Ukraine-Russia deal has now discussed with President Trump the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian oil. This would be a major move to lift sanctions on Russia and it would send a shockwave through the EU where they just introduced a new round of sanctions.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a US-Iran peace deal that fell apart over the weekend, with Tehran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed to all traffic but its own and President Trump threatening to seize the waterway by force. Bryan covers the deepening disconnect between a White House offering carrots and sticks and an Iranian regime whose Supreme Leader openly calls jihad his primary option, including new reporting that the IRGC is building secret assassination squads in Iraq to target US forces. He also tracks the global drone wars, from Ukraine bloodying Russia's refineries to illegal aliens charged in a plot to attack the White House grounds, and explains why Trump's deportation push is starting to bring down home prices and rent for American families. Plus, the fight over the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC and why Bryan sees it as a battle over whether Americans are allowed to celebrate their own country, China's tightening squeeze on critical minerals like indium, and the surprising mental health benefits of Nordic walking. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC, JD Vance, Trump Iran negotiations, Operation Epic Fury, Hezbollah, drone warfare, Ukraine Russia war, illegal immigration, ICE deportations, H1B visas, housing prices, Reflecting Pool, Washington DC, China minerals, indium, rare earths, Nordic walking, daily news podcast

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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 19th June 2026Today : Iran-US memorandum. Somalia pirates. Afghanistan smartphone ban. Ukraine-Russia air attacks. UK by-election. Africa-China trade. South Africa trafficking. Brazil Bolsonaro jailed. US, Mexico, Canada world cup.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziSign up for the new free Friday newsletter - www.send7.org/newsletterContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Ukraine, Russia and Iran dominate agenda at G7 summit. Netanyahu says Israel will keep troops in Lebanon despite U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement and signals continued operations against Hezbollah. Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C., hold primary elections today. California Legislature approves preliminary state budget, but significant differences remain between lawmakers' spending plan and proposal from Gavin Newsom. San Francisco health officials warn of new synthetic opioid pills proving more lethal than fentanyl. MUNI announces plans to crack down on fare evaders. (Léman lake, Évian-les-Bains, where the G7 summit is taking place / Cristian Bortes) The post Ukraine, Russia and Iran dominate agenda at G7 summit – June 16, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

On February 24th, 2022, Russian troops marched across the Ukrainian border-- the beginning of an invasion experts had been warning of for some time. It was believed the embattled nation would fall within months. But four years later, Ukrainians continue to defy the odds. One of their key weapons: drones, which they use as devastating weapons of modern warfare. And while a fifth of the nation remains under Russian occupation, the Russian army hasn't managed to advance any further. It's become a stalemate, a war attrition-- but that might be a good thing for Ukraine. Today on The Big Story podcast, host Caryn Ceolin is speaking with Dominique Arel, chair of Ukrainian studies at the University of Ottawa about Ukraine's attacks on Russian logistics, and whether or not the country might be able to force Putin into a peace deal. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 12th June 2026.Today : Iran-US war. Indian sailors killed. Korea Coupang fine. Thailand sentence. Somalia referee. Malawi repatriations. Ukraine Russia strikes. ECB rates. Spain Pope. Peru election. Mexico world cup starts.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

① China's trade in services maintained positive growth during the first four months. What was behind the performance? (00:43) ② What has made the Chinese city of Yiwu grow from a small county to the "World's Supermarket?" (13:15) ③ Israel and Iran trade missile strikes in the most serious confrontation since their April ceasefire. What triggered the escalation? (25:21) ④ Leaders of Britain, France and Germany voice support for direct Ukraine-Russia dialogue. Could their backing advance meaningful dialogue? (36:13) ⑤ The EU Parliament to switch to a French search engine from Google in a tech sovereignty push. Is Europe able to reduce reliance on U.S. technologies? (45:54)

The US House has passed a resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the Iran war, in a largely symbolic move that nonetheless deals a political blow to the president. Four Republicans backed the Democrats, who accuse Trump of violating the Constitution by launching strikes without congressional authorisation.Also in this podcast: US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, warns that the Ukraine-Russia war is at high risk of escalating. Cuba accuses the US of "strangling the island", as major bank cards are set to be suspended after another Trump sanction. Filmmaker Wim Wenders withdraws his 1975 movie 'Wrong Move' over actress's teen topless scene. The WHO says the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reduced as testing ramps up. Mexico tries to curb cartel violence and protests ahead of the World Cup. And we visit the Tribeca Festival, which this year includes a film generated entirely by artificial intelligence.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Moment US House of Representatives votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers Credit: AFP

Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, David French, and Mike Nelson to discuss the “new phase” of the Ukraine-Russia war, the “imminent” deal with Iran, and the partisan cheerleading for Graham Platner and Ken Paxton. The Agenda: —Exaggerating Ukraine's demise —U.S. support for Ukraine —The imminent Iran deal —Similarities between Paxton and Platner —The poison of partisan cheerleading —NWYT: The Great American State Fair Show notes: —Lydia Moynihan on Ken Paxton —Kevin Williamson on the 250 celebration —Mike Nelson on the Iran quagmire —Iran's New ‘Nuclear' Weapon The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including audio versions of all our articles and newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Lindsley, Editor in Chief of Under Fire News, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his travels to London for pro-Ukraine meetings and the recent Russian missile attack on Kyiv. He also explains his point of view when it comes to news about the Ukraine-Russia war in the media and what it felt like to leave […]

Ukraine's ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna joins Dasha Burns on “The Conversation” to discuss whether the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could pull American attention and weapons away from Kyiv, the state of Ukraine-Russia peace talks and why President Trump and Volodmyr Zelenskyy's once-rocky relationship has become “iconic.” Have feedback for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

Sign up for the new free Friday newsletter! www.send7.org/newsletterWorld news in 7 minutes. Monday 25th May 2026.Today : China mine explosion. Turkiye 'judicial coup'. Pakistan bomb. Nepal Everest record. Mexico-EU deal. Kindle complaints. Senegal PM removed. Uganda Ebola. Sweden NATO meeting. Ukraine-Russia attacks. UK Burnham. Spain Mango case. Italy sexy priest fraud. SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Ukraine's ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna joins Dasha Burns on “The Conversation” to discuss whether the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran could pull American attention and weapons away from Kyiv, the state of Ukraine-Russia peace talks and why President Trump and Volodmyr Zelenskyy's once-rocky relationship has become “iconic.” Have feedback for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Post foreign affairs columnist and bestselling author David Ignatius joins Donny Deutsch for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the biggest geopolitical flashpoints shaping our world right now. Is America a declining superpower? Donny and David break down Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping — what Trump actually got (and didn't get), why Boeing stock dropped after the "200 planes" announcement, and what it means for U.S.-China relations that Taiwan arms sales are now a bargaining chip. They explore the Thucydides Trap, the G2 power dynamic, and whether decoupling from China was ever realistic. Then: the Ukraine-Russia war and how battlefield innovation — from AI-powered drone warfare to autonomous defense systems — is permanently changing the future of military conflict. David, who has traveled to Ukraine eight times since the invasion began, explains why survival is victory and what Putin's next move might be. From there, the conversation shifts to Iran: the nuclear threat, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the internal power struggle inside the Iranian regime, and why Trump's military strategy may have empowered hardliners rather than weakened the regime. Finally, Donny and David tackle the alarming rise of antisemitism — why it's a symptom of civilizational decay, the role of social media in accelerating hate, what federal policy could actually help, and what King Charles got right that American political leaders are getting wrong. We'd like to thank our sponsor Strawberry.me Go to Strawberry.me/DONNY and start with a coaching trial today. For our listeners, tell them it was the On Brand with Donny Deutsch Podcast that sent you and get 50% off your first session. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 8, President Donald Trump announced Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire. Both sides accused the other of violating the truce, and heightened strikes resumed when it ended on May 11. Over the weekend, Ukraine conducted an overnight drone attack on Russia, including strikes in Moscow, killing at least four and injuring 12, according to local officials. The Ukrainian military launched over 1,300 drones in the attack, which Russian state media called the worst in a year. The offensive followed last week's large-scale Russian bombardment that killed at least 24 Ukrainians and injured dozens more. Our next event!Today, I'm pleased to announce that we are coming to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, on June 13 and 14 for a special VIP dinner and a live taping of our weekly podcast, Suspension of the Rules. Tickets are on sale now! A new Suspension of the Rules.Aliens, antisemitism, GOP infighting, and some scorn for nature: This week, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele chopped it up about the latest primary results, the UAP disclosures (proof of aliens), a scary Democrat in Texas, and Trump's new anti-weaponization fund — plus, wild deer, noisy birds, and aggressive turkeys. This one's got something for everyone to love (or hate). Check it out here!Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Under the radar” story ⁠here⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: When do you think the Ukraine–Russia war will end? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Ari Weitzman and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of ABL Live, we're talking about Spencer Pratt's performance during the Los Angeles Mayoral debate against Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, the Virginia redistricting effort being shut down, the Frontier Airlines Runway Strike, Maryland Governor Wes Moore's interesting views on topics, the Ukraine / Russia war potentially coming to an end, and much more!

A U.S.-brokered, three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine begins, as Moscow marks WWII Victory Day with a scaled-back parade. Virginia's Supreme Court strikes down a Democratic congressional map, while Louisiana's redistricting battles roiling early voting. Reform UK emerges as the big winner in British local elections. Plus, the fate of LIV Golf's players after Saudi Public Investment Fund pulls funding. Watch the latest On Assignment episode: A conversation with Pulitzer winners 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

STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE AND ANATOL LIEVEN, 5-7-2026.1948? BERLINThis transcript features a wide-ranging conversation between host John Bachelor and journalist Jim McTag regarding the evolution of storytelling and technology. The dialogue begins with a critique of metafiction and the shift in the publishing industry toward digital distribution and family sagas. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the practical applications of AI, with the speakers comparing different platforms like Gemini and Grok for creative work such as cartooning. The participants also analyze current global economic pressures, specifically rising oil prices, the "fog of war" in the Middle East, and the rapid expansion of AI data centers impacting real estate in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The segment concludes with brief, interrupted attempts to interview Anatol Lieven about the geopolitical tensions surrounding China, Taiwan, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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SEASON 4 EPISODE 72: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump has started World War 3 and has no idea how to stop it - and he doesn't know he's LOSING World War 3.How could he NOT know this? Because reportedly every morning they show him two minutes of highlights of "stuff blowing up" in Iran. His own personal SportsCenter Conflagration in the Middle East. Trump insisting Iran is dead. And yet Iran has struck Tel Aviv. Putin has sent a Russian oil tanker to Cuba just to remind us he can. Trump has now handed Iran de facto control of the worldwide price of a barrel of oil. Iran now controls 30 percent of worldwide fertilizer distribution. Because of Trump’s World War 3, the Philippines declares an energy emergency and Slovenia institutes energy rationing and United Airlines raised airfares twenty percent. Trump insists peace could be imminent and sends thousands more troops there. He mumbles about a peace proposal. It may be LAST year’s peace proposal and he's confused. Ukraine-Russia continues. Now the PAKISTANIS think they are mediators about Trump’s World War 3. Trump's World War 3, which is apparently being conducted, so crooks can make billion dollar bets on oil futures. And in the ultimate insanity: the military POINT of Trump’s World War 3 is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the Strait of Hormuz was closed by… Trump’s World War 3.All this while Rupert Murdoch insists if Trump DOESN’T put boots on the ground in Iran it will mean “American collapse.” World War 3 (TRUMP’S World War 3) in the new Thursday Countdown dropping at midnight. IT IS ALMOST SCAPEGOAT TIME: He's beginning to give Hegseth way too much of the credit he normally gives himself. That's what he's always done when he's about to fire somebody. He did it to Noem. Hegseth could be next. Or maybe MarkWayne Mullin, he's been on the job two days and already made an idiot out of himself (again). And talk about scapegoats: who's going to get it at CBS where the morning show's target audience is now 33% smaller than the target audience I had the last week I did Countdown on MSNBC. B-Block (26:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: When Patel's federally-funded girl friend Alexis Wilkins trashes Mike Flynn, Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Joe Kent - this must be some list: The Blaze, Glenn Beck, Scott Jennings, and Lauren Boebert, C-Block (40:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: A new baseball season is underway and this might be our last Opening Week until 2028 or later. My career began with covering the two most calamitous sports strikes in American history: MLB 1981 and NFL 1982. Of a drunken night with the football guys, and a broadcast in which a then-prominent sports columnist called them all communists (for the same kind of proposal OWNERS now offer TO players).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.