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Entrevista Rafael Ferber - Presidente de la Asociación Rural del Uruguay by En Perspectiva
La murga, con raíces en España, Uruguay y Argentina, está cobrando vida en Melbourne gracias a Murga Madre que lleva años celebrando y compartiendo la música y bailes del carnaval argentino con los australianos. Conversamos con Eleonor Palacio, integrante de Murga Madre acerca de esta expresión artística y sobre el carnaval anual gratuito que conecta a la comunidad en Melbourne.
Podcast Summary In this episode of DSC's Campfires, host Larry Weishuhn sits down with his long-time friend and fellow outdoorsman, Johnnie Hudman. The two swap stories about Johnnie's recent outdoor adventures in South America, focusing heavily on an action-packed fishing trip for massive Golden Dorado on the border of Uruguay and Argentina. They also discuss high-volume dove hunting in Argentina and look ahead to Johnnie's upcoming safari in South Africa. The episode features host Larry Weishuhn interviewing his long-time friend Johnnie Hudman. Johnnie recently traveled to the border of Uruguay and Argentina to fish for Golden Dorado. The group fished below a large electric dam in very swift water. Golden Dorado are described as beautiful, bright gold fish that resemble a 50-pound golden shiner minnow. The fishing was so physically demanding that the anglers only fished for about two and a half hours at a time. They used baitcasting reels and medium-weight rods with heavy eight-ounce sinkers, large hooks, and double steel leaders. The group caught many fish in the 30 to 40-pound range, which far exceeded Johnnie's initial goal of catching a 20-pounder. Golden Dorado are not considered good to eat, but the group did catch and eat large piranhas weighing up to four pounds. The trip also included high-volume dove hunting in Argentina, where they stayed at a historic 1912 horse ranch. One of the hunters in the group shot 1,000 doves in a single day. Johnnie is currently preparing for an upcoming trip to South Africa to hunt dangerous game. During his African safari, he plans to use mouth calls to try and call in predators like jackals, caracals, and potentially leopards. Listeners interested in booking a similar South American trip are directed to look into River Plate Outfitters. Over the years River Plate Outfitters has grown into one of the largest outfitting companies in South America, offering the most prestigious wingshooting and fishing programs in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. For over two decades RPO has been leader in Uruguay and Argentina Mixed Bag Shoots. Today, it controls over 80% of the best shooting grounds for all three species in the privileged Entre Rios south, only a 3-hour drive from Buenos Aires. RPO offers top quality in all of its destinations, and shows continuous effort for innovating in its service, fishing programs and staff training. Its service is up to the standards that American anglers and shooters have come to expect. RPO has the experience, local connections and backcountry savvy to provide an unparalleled fishing and/or hunting adventure. Outfitter Information https://www.riverplateoutfitters.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and Matt discuss a Palantir Maven Smart System demo that fuses multiple military data feeds into one targeting workflow, likening it to "Skynet" and warning that removing the final human approval is near. They cover Anthropic's stance on not enabling "evil" uses versus dependence on government contracts, and debate whether massive AI data center spending could become stranded as models advance quickly and projects like "Stargate" fall apart. Member questions address biometric border expansion and the end of travel privacy, lab-grown/transmuted gold and future supply from seawater, kelp, and asteroids, Cuba's likely collapse and negotiations with the U.S., AI data center local costs, offshore gold storage and impending FX controls, City of London conspiracy claims, portfolio implications of Iran-related oil disruptions, gold miners vs juniors, broker access to Canada, stop-loss risks, Uruguay/Argentina as safer regions, and tech/nanotech as hardest to analyze. 00:00 Palantir Skynet Demo 04:24 Anthropic vs Pentagon 06:25 AI Data Center Bubble 10:19 Buenos Aires Round Table 12:59 Tourism Overcrowding 16:00 Air Travel Breaking Down 19:33 Biometrics and Travel Privacy 23:30 Lab Grown Gold Explained 25:54 Cuba Next on the List 28:17 Local Costs of Data Centers 30:04 Data Center Bubble 30:38 Offshore Gold Storage 32:44 City of London Myths 36:18 Oil Stocks and War 38:21 Gold Miners Strategy 41:42 Accessing Canadian Stocks 43:10 Stop Loss Debate 46:05 Uruguay as Safe Haven 49:16 Israel Iran Motives 53:07 Hardest Stocks to Analyze 55:05 Wealth Transfer Prep 56:35 Wrap Up and Next Week
Jeg er altså ikke hjælpe-socialdemokrat, Pia Olsen Dyhr med endnu en veninde-jakke, en salonsocialist i Fjällräven, Lars Boje Mathiesen på sin egen stil-rejse, en formueskat for de aller-aller-aller rigeste. Vand- og grisevalget, en stram servering på Bones fra Inger Støjberg, “Hvordan har grisen haft det?” spørger de i Ingers kommentarspor, Dansk Landbrug og Noma kører samme arbejdsgange, “Jeg gider ikke dø på skøjlet som en idiot.”, lixtallet for de folkevalgte og befolkningen – får de valgte, de fortjener? “VI VIL IKKE DEM, DER IKKE VIL DANMARK.” Stem på dem, der ikke bruger AI i valgkampen, Per Larsen med eeeen bøf fra Uruguay og laver en: “Er det en abe?” Angrebsbarometeret på danske politikere og osogdata.dk, fremtidskorrespondenten ringer ind fra 2046, Søren Gade vil have asylansøgerne ud på Livø, og Marie Bjerre skal ikke be' om det, demokratiet er i fare for AI-sværme, epistemisk svimmelhed, Oliepriserne og inflationen brager op på grund af situationen i Stormellemøsten - Who run the world? OIL.Få 30 dages gratis prøveperiode (kan kun benyttes af nye Podimo-abonnenter) - http://podimo.dk/hgdg (99 kroner herefter)Værter: Esben Bjerre & Peter FalktoftRedigering: PodAmokKlip: PodAmokMusik: Her Går Det GodtInstagram:@hergaardetgodt@Peterfalktoft@Esbenbjerre
En este episodio del Podcast del Club del Inversor, analizamos cómo la guerra en Medio Oriente puede impactar directamente en la economía global y en nuestras inversiones. Aunque parezca un conflicto lejano, tensiones entre Estados Unidos, Israel e Irán pueden mover variables clave como el precio del petróleo, la inflación, las tasas de interés y los mercados financieros. En este episodio explicamos de forma clara: • Por qué el Estrecho de Ormuz es uno de los puntos más importantes del comercio mundial• Cómo una guerra puede generar subas en el precio del petróleo• De qué manera el petróleo impacta en la inflación global• Qué sectores de la bolsa suelen beneficiarse en contextos de tensión geopolítica• Qué industrias suelen verse perjudicadas• Qué activos funcionan como refugio en momentos de crisis También analizamos empresas y ETFs que históricamente han reaccionado ante subas del petróleo o conflictos internacionales, incluyendo compañías de energía, defensa, fertilizantes y oro. Además, traemos todo esto al contexto de Uruguay, explicando cómo estos movimientos globales pueden afectar el precio de los combustibles, los fertilizantes y los costos del agro. Un episodio para entender cómo funciona la economía global y cómo transformar la información en mejores decisiones de inversión. La entrada [303] Guerra en Medio Oriente: ¿Qué inversiones pueden ganar? se publicó primero en .
La Mesa - Viernes 13.03.2026 - La pena de muerte: ¿Qué peso tiene hoy en el mundo? ¿Cuándo y cómo se abolió en Uruguay? by En Perspectiva
WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:00 — Welcome & Who's in the Room: Shoutouts to the live audience, plus a surprise cameo from The One—joining from 5,400 miles away in Uruguay while David holds down the fort.* 1:05 — Amy's Food Week: Chicken meatballs with creamy Parmesan orzo (Half Baked Harvest), two rounds of sourdough, a buckwheat coconut chocolate chip cookie revelation from Sister Pie, and a sneak peek at a summer heirloom tomato and crispy chickpea salad destined for Yankee's July issue.* 5:38 — David's Food Week: The Great Cheese Hunt: Nine or ten sources, zero Scamorza—until Caputo's of Salt Lake City saved the white lasagna. Plus: a slightly underwhelming (but lobster-knuckle-redeemed) dinner at the Mermaid Inn.* 12:30 — Mailbag: Queen-of-the-night tomato seeds from BBQ Goddess near Yosemite, and a stunning Italian cookies cookbook sent straight from Domenica Marchetti herself.* 17:38 — Kate McDermott Joins the Show: The Pie Whisperer is in da house! David recounts the pear pie workshop in New York, the legendary pastry cloth Kate made him, and the leaf lard gift that started it all.* 20:32 — What Is a Pot Pie, Actually? Kate's definition: a savory, thick stew or casserole with a crust on top—and the accidental pitch for a High Times “pot pie” feature that never was.* 21:54 — Single Crust vs. Double Crust Showdown: The audience weighs in (doubles win decisively). David makes the case for starting on the lowest oven rack to vanquish the soggy bottom. Paul Hollywood would be proud.* 27:50 — Thickening, Breadcrumbs & MSG: Flour or cornstarch to thicken; seasoned panko mixed into the filling for body and flavor; and an impassioned defense of umami powder—”the thing I'm a little embarrassed about but use constantly.”* 31:37 — Amy's Pork & Apple Pie with Cheddar Sage Crust: The Apple Lover's Cookbook showstopper—breadcrumbs in the filling, layered apple slices on top, great at room temperature. A Cornish pasty's elegant American cousin.* 33:46 — Hot Water Crust & Hand-Raised Pies: Kate on the pie dolly technique she learned from Sarah Pettigrew at the School of Artisan Food in Nottinghamshire, the all-important gelée drizzle, and why it's not a proper pie without the jelly.* 39:44 — Do Potatoes Belong in a Pot Pie? Yes. Emphatically yes. (Amy's complicated feelings about potatoes are aired. The Portuguese contingent is scandalized.)* 41:42 — Moment of Outrage: The OG Caramelized Onion: Those 12-year-olds on social media who think they just invented adding water to speed up caramelizing onions. Decades, people. Decades.* 42:26 — Kate's Closing Report from St. Croix: A mango, papaya, and soursop crostata with a guava jam base, made with fruit from her brother-in-law's farm at the University of the Virgin Islands. And a reminder from the pie queen herself: Be happy. Make pie.Recipes* Baked Sage Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Orzo* Pork and Apple Pie with Cheddar Sage Crust* Homemade Chicken Pot Pie* Beef and Guinness Pie* Steak and Ale Pies* Chicken Pot Pies with Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits* Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Mashed-Potato Crust* Chicken Pot Pie* New England Skillet Chicken Pie* Curry Chicken Pot Pie* Chicken and Leek Pot Pie* Irish Cream Chess Pie* Pain de Campagne* Dirt BombsBooks and Publications* Art of the Pie by Kate McDermott* Pie Camp by Kate McDermott* Home Cooking by Kate McDermott* Italian Cookies by Domenica Marchetti* Will This Make Me Happy? by Tanya Bush* Sister Pie by Lisa Ludwinski* King Arthur Big Book of Bread by King Arthur Baking CompanyEquipment* Pie DollyWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube* Kate McDermott* Youtube | Facebook | Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com
Dr. G. Cliff Lamb currently serves as the Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Texas' premier research agency in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences featuring 13 centers and faculty in 20 academic departments, a portfolio of more than 500 faculty programs and >$300 million in annual research expenditures.He received his B.S. (1992) from Middle Tennessee State University and his M.S. (1996) and Ph.D. (1998) from Kansas State University. He served as Assistant (1998-2004) and Associate Professor (2004-2007) at the University of Minnesota followed by serving as a faculty member and the Assistant Director and Professor at the North Florida Research and Education Center at the University of Florida (2008-2017). In 2017, Dr. Lamb was appointed as Head of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, where he served until his current appointment in 2022. Dr. Lamb maintains an active research program focused on applied reproductive physiology to enhance production efficiency of beef cattle operations. In addition to the United States, Dr. Lamb has conducted experiments and implemented reproductive management strategies throughout the world including Australia, Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Ethiopia, Hungary, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe.
This week, Ashley is in Paris with Romina Introini (Romilux), one of the street style and fashion photographers shaping how Fashion Month is seen in real time. You have likely seen her work on official fashion week accounts, brand channels, and creator feeds. What you may not know is the path that built it: documenting life in Uruguay, a retail job at Zara, and a decision to keep showing up to fashion week long before there were clients attached.For Episode 5, our host Ashley McDonnell sits down with Romina Introini (Romilux), a street style and fashion photographer documenting Fashion Month in real time across NY, Paris, Milan, and London.Romina didn't break in through a traditional route. She built a portfolio in public, then let the work create its own gravity.Street style is not just taste. It's positioning, speed, editing, and distribution, and she approaches it like a discipline.The “breakthrough” role with London Fashion Week arrived at the last minute, but it was earned through seasons of self-funded consistency.Scaling output required structure, not hustle. She built a small team to support video, editing, and behind the scenes storytelling.Her clearest advice is the most practical: start with what's around you and build proof of work before opportunity arrives.
Mariano García-Valiño is a healthcare technology entrepreneur and author who has founded and led multiple companies at the intersection of healthcare, software, and data, most recently as Founder, Chief Engineer, and CEO of Axenya, a digital health platform recognized by Newsweek and Galen Growth among the world's leading health-tech innovators. He has driven the growth, expansion, and successful exits of several major firms, including Bausch + Lomb (approx. 9B USD sale in 2013), Grupo Biotoscana (IPO around 1B USD in 2017), and M8 Pharmaceuticals (approx. 250M USD sale in 2023), and has also invested in and advised other healthcare and pharmaceutical ventures across Latin America.Earlier in his career, García-Valiño held senior roles in global organizations such as Advent, Warburg Pincus, Aqua Capital, Pfizer, Lilly, and McKinsey, gaining broad international experience across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. He is the author of “INEDIBLE: How to Build the Modern, Tech-Enabled, Healthcare Experience,” a book that became a #1 Amazon best seller and Hot New Release in the United States, where he examines why healthcare has lagged in digital transformation and outlines how technology can enable more intelligent, connected, and preventive care.In parallel to his business career, he is an experimental art photographer whose abstract work, exploring hyperobjects, entropy, and inter-temporality, has been exhibited in contemporary galleries and is held in private and museum collections in Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, and the United States. García-Valiño holds an Engineering degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, a Photography PC from Cornell University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar.LinkedIN page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgarciavalino/Book: https://a.co/d/05gLJOHHPhotography: https://mgarciavalino.com/Company: https://axenya.com/Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!
The Middle East conflict is causing a supply chain shock. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how energy disruptions are driving regional market effects and adding to inflation risk. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0326-5284926-EXP0327
I am joined by Mark Biram, co-author with Tim Vickery of a new book on the World Cup from the South American perspective called 'Mundiales'. We look back at how South America, in many ways, created the World Cup as we know it, and what South American success means to countries. We focus on Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagram Check out Chris Lee's three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football
Este episodio se emitió al aire por LT 14 (Radio AM de Paraná), el 04/07/1993. - Las manzanas de Hércules. - Diario "El Litoral": "La mesa está servida, sólo falta Satán". - Respondiendo a los oyentes. - Augusto Alegro en los estudios de LT 14 con la revista "Al Filo de la Realidad". (Los contenidos están disponibles en PDF en nuestro portal y algunos grabados para este podcast). - Libro: "Palabra - Tiempo: Cronología Bíblica" es un libro escrito por Augusto Alegro, publicado por la editorial Guadalupe en Buenos Aires en 1972. Esta obra se enfoca en establecer una línea de tiempo detallada de los acontecimientos narrados en la Biblia, funcionando como una guía de cronología bíblica. Entrevista de Gustavo Fernández a Víctor Jara: - ¿Quién es Víctor Jara? - Fenómeno OVNI (similitudes entre los Kappa de la mitología japonesa y el caso Pascagoula de 1973, un famoso presunto secuestro extraterrestre en Mississippi, Estados Unidos, donde Charles Hickson (42) y Calvin Parker (19); afirmaron haber sido abducidos por tres seres extraños mientras pescaban cerca del río Pascagoula.). - ¿Mito Sumerio? - ¿Bases submarinas extraterrestres? - El Triángulo de las Bermudas. - La teoría de la Tierra Hueca. - ¿Falta de interés en el tema OVNI? - ¿Vienen de otra dimensión? ¿Desde nuestros sueños? Visitantes de dormitorio. Los Grises. - Salvador Freixedo. - Desacreditación y muertes misteriosas de investigadores. - El auge del Mesianismo ET. - ¿Deberían los gobiernos informar a la gente? - Anuario Kier. Sección "Noticias": - ¿Hombre Lobo en Uruguay? - ¿Nuevo planeta en el sistema solar? - ¿El Universo es más viejo? - El eslabón perdido de los Canarios. - El rostro de la Esfinge reconstruida. - Final de la charla con Augusto Alegro sobre su segundo libro: "Pueblo en camino". Sección "El Vuelo del Moscardón": Un partido político apoyando a una "licenciada y Master en Parapsicología". Aclaración: Este episodio se elaboró a partir de diferentes grabaciones de Gustavo Fernández en su programa de radio AM, en LT14 Radio General Urquiza de Paraná (Entre Ríos, Argentina), en algún momento entre agosto de 1988 y junio de 1994. Hemos quitado la música original por cuestiones de derechos de autor. No contiene publicidad. Relacionados: Más texto, audio y video sobre los temas del Misterio en nuestro portal: https://alfilodelarealidad.com/ Utiliza el buscador o busca por categorías y etiquetas. Plataforma de cursos: https://miscursosvirtuales.net * * * Programa de Afiliados * * * iVoox comparte con AFR un pequeño porcentaje si usas uno de estos enlaces: * Disfruta de la experiencia iVoox sin publicidad, con toda la potencia de volumen, sincronización de dispositivos y listas inteligentes ilimitadas: Premium anual https://www.ivoox.vip/premium?affiliate-code=68e3ae6b7ef213805d8afeeea434a491 Premium mensual https://www.ivoox.vip/premium?affiliate-code=7b7cf4c4707a5032e0c9cd0040e23919 * La mejor selección de podcasts en exclusiva con iVoox Plus Más de 50.000 episodios exclusivos y nuevos contenidos cada día. ¡Suscríbete y apoya a tus podcasters favoritos! Plus https://www.ivoox.vip/plus?affiliate-code=258b8436556f5fabae31df4e91558f48 Más sobre el mundo del Misterio en alfilodelarealidad.com
Markets, Middle East Escalation, and Global Risk: Subscriber Q&A on Investing, Relocation, and Ethics Doug and Matt answer subscriber questions, focusing first on an escalating conflict involving Iran and the Gulf that they view as extremely serious despite a muted market response; Doug says stock and bond markets are overpriced, warns of a potential crash, criticizes demands like "unconditional surrender," questions U.S. involvement (including insuring ships in the Strait of Hormuz), and expects global economic spillovers, noting Gulf vulnerabilities such as desalination, food supply chains, and remittances. They then discuss Paraguay's unusual culture and land-based investment opportunities, dividend investing (noting oil stocks), practicalities of living/investing in Uruguay and Argentina (including taxes and policy changes under Milei), resource investing diligence, when to sell gold/silver, IPO lockup/exit issues, storing metals abroad, and conclude with a discussion of ethical decision-making frameworks and concerns about political leadership's morality. 00:00 Market Reaction to Iran 01:06 Overpriced Markets Warning 02:50 Gulf Risks and Dubai 04:08 Unconditional Surrender Debate 05:12 Strait Insurance Plan 06:49 Who Benefits From War 08:27 Regional Spillover Effects 10:21 Supply Chains and Remittances 13:07 War as Market Catalyst 13:46 Paraguay Living and Culture 16:22 Paraguay Investing Basics 17:55 Dividend Stocks and Oil 18:26 Uruguay Plan B Logistics 20:45 Tungsten Fund Question 21:52 When to Sell Gold 23:00 Selling Shares After IPO 23:54 Iran Travel and Motives 24:12 Missed Iran Polo Trip 24:40 What the Iran War Is About 26:40 Buying a Farm in Argentina 29:01 Argentina Export Taxes Explained 29:45 Why Gold Stocks Fall Out of Favor 31:18 Is This the Last Gold Bull 33:28 Staying in the US Safely 35:27 Replacing Income After Selling 37:30 Next High Ground Novel Update 38:21 Getting Physical Gold in Uruguay 38:57 War Impact on Mining Stocks 40:41 Ethical Reasoning and Consequences 46:19 Politics Morality and Wrap Up
Mike takes to the lectern as he guides us through the crushing beauty of Denmark's destruction of Uruguay. There's also Gordon Strachan's struggles with advertising boards, iconic branding of World Cups, Belgium get back on track while France and the USSR warm down into the knockouts. Iraq v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liOXMZwJkF8 West Germany v Scotland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr3WW3pjpXs Denmark v Uruguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdI0DbGGbJw&t=4s Hungary v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt0pBAeQuC0 USSR v Canada - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faxr6OSiGC4 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
En este episodio del podcast del Club del Inversor conversamos con el equipo de Hijos del Sistema, un proyecto que trabaja apoyando a jóvenes que crecieron dentro del sistema de protección del Estado. Muchos adolescentes en Uruguay egresan de centros del INAU al cumplir 18 años y enfrentan un enorme desafío: comenzar su vida adulta sin una red familiar que los acompañe. A partir de esta realidad surge Hijos del Sistema, un proyecto que comenzó como podcast pero que rápidamente evolucionó hacia una iniciativa social que busca acompañar a estos jóvenes en una etapa clave de sus vidas. Hoy el proyecto cuenta con voluntarios que trabajan directamente con jóvenes que están egresando del sistema o que lo hicieron recientemente, ayudándolos en distintos aspectos de su transición hacia la vida independiente. Entre otras cosas, el proyecto trabaja en: Inserción laboral Acceso a formación y oficios Finalización de estudios Apoyo emocional Acceso a vivienda Creación de redes de apoyo El objetivo es claro: generar oportunidades para jóvenes que muchas veces deben empezar su vida adulta sin una red que los sostenga. Durante la conversación hablamos sobre: Qué sucede cuando los jóvenes egresan del sistema de protección Cuáles son los principales desafíos que enfrentan El rol que pueden jugar las empresas en la generación de oportunidades Cómo se financian y organizan este tipo de proyectos Y qué puede hacer cualquier persona o empresa para colaborar También repasamos el impacto que ya está generando la organización, acompañando a decenas de jóvenes en su transición hacia la vida adulta. Un episodio distinto dentro del podcast, que invita a reflexionar sobre el rol que pueden tener las empresas, emprendedores y la sociedad en general en la generación de oportunidades reales. La entrada [302] Hijos del Sistema: oportunidades para jóvenes sin apoyo se publicó primero en .
Esta vez toca ir a DC Comics, pero nos pasamos de parada y nos bajamos en el Absolute Universe, la más reciente línea alternativa de la editorial. Estamos en una realidad que nace torcida, infundida por la energía maligna del mismísimo Darkseid, donde los buenos están acorralados. En este universo, Batman es pobre, Wonder Woman no tiene a las Amazonas, y Superman no fue criado por los Kent. Además, horribles megacorporaciones y oscuras agencias gubernamentales gobiernan el mundo en una camarilla siniestra, convirtiendo a los héroes en la resistencia que pelea contra el status quo. Interesantes reinterpretaciones de los héroes clásicos de DC, buenos comics, zurdismo, y MaGnUs diciendo Ultimate cada vez que quiere decir Absolute. Con música de Angra, y Russkaja. Próximo programa: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (T1).
Los Originales: 1. Les contamos cuáles son las ciudades más peligrosas de Estados Unidos antes de viajar. 2.Uruguay registró 764 suicidios en 2025.
Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.
In Episode 18 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Kate White to discuss her new psychological suspense, I CAME BACK FOR YOU—a grief-soaked, quietly explosive mystery where a mother is forced to reopen the worst day of her life after a deathbed confession cracks the case wide open. “An elegant and gripping whodunit… haunting, unputdownable.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author I CAME BACK FOR YOU: https://books2read.com/KWhiteICBFY Author's Website: https://KateWhite.com Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up
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Chi era davvero Giuseppe Garibaldi?Non solo l'eroe delle camicie rosse, ma un marinaio, un esule, un combattente in Brasile e Uruguay, un protagonista dell'unità italiana.In questi due episodi raccontiamo la sua vita, i suoi viaggi, le battaglie e le scelte che hanno cambiato la storia.Un viaggio tra Mediterraneo, Sud America e Italia — per capire perché il suo nome è ancora oggi presente in vie e piazze in tutto il mondo.italiano per Stranieri con Marco è il blog di riferimento per gli studenti d'italiano di livello intermedio che vogliono raggiungere il livello avanzatoVuoi prendere lezioni private d'italiano online? Contattami su Italki cliccando su QUESTO LINK. Sto accettando nuovi studenti!Se ti piace il podcast e vuoi supportare il mio progetto e aiutare altre persone a migliorare il loro italiano, puoi farlo mandando una donazione QUI.Ti piacerebbe ascoltare un podcast su un certo argomento? Scrivimi su marcopolla1955@gmail.com.Un saluto, Marco
In this episode of The Perspectivalist, Uri Brito sits down with Jordan Bush to explore a deeper question behind today's financial debates: What should money be?This conversation moves beyond investing strategy and into theology, ethics, and anthropology. Money, they argue, is not neutral. It shapes trust, power, authority, and social structures. Throughout Scripture, honest scales, just weights, and protection of the vulnerable reveal that how a society structures its money affects how it treats its people.Jordan shares how his time ministering in Uruguay among Venezuelan immigrants exposed him to the devastating effects of currency collapse and hyperinflation. Churches, families, and businesses saw years of savings erased through monetary debasement. That experience led him to study the ethics of money production and eventually Bitcoin.The discussion traces the history of money—from gold and silver to fiat currency—and considers Bitcoin as a digital form of scarcity designed to resist inflation and centralized control. Gold and silver historically functioned as stable money because of their durability, scarcity, and trustworthiness. Fiat currency, by contrast, can be expanded at will, often benefiting governments and financial elites at the expense of ordinary people.Bitcoin attempts to combine the scarcity of precious metals with the portability and digital nature of modern currency. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, it operates outside direct governmental control, raising important questions for Christians about limits, authority, stewardship, and economic justice.The episode also addresses Bitcoin's volatility. Jordan explains that price swings are normal in emerging technologies and compares Bitcoin's market cycles to seasons in agriculture or stages of human maturity. For long-term holders, volatility is not necessarily a sign of failure but part of a developing monetary network.The episode concludes with a brief discussion of Jordan's children's book, The Orange Umbrella—a story that introduces the themes behind Bitcoin without ever mentioning it directly.This is not merely a conversation about cryptocurrency. It is a theological reflection on money, trust, power, and the kind of economic systems that best reflect biblical principles.
Static strategic asset allocation no longer suffices in a world shaped by mega forces. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why It's crucial to revisit key calls and focus on underlying economic drivers. General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0226-5260467-EXP0227
En este episodio, el abogado Jonathan Shaw aclara la confusión sobre dos listas de restricciones por país que están afectando procesos de inmigración: la lista de 39 países (con pausas y restricciones más amplias) y la lista de 75 países (enfocada principalmente en visas inmigrantes desde el consulado). Explica cómo estas medidas pueden impactar tanto a personas dentro de EE. UU. esperando decisiones de USCIS como a familias fuera del país en trámite consular, y por qué (según él) conviene seguir aplicando aunque haya demoras. En este episodio hablamos de: Diferencias clave entre la lista de 39 y la lista de 75 países y qué “bloquea” cada una.Qué pasa con asilo afirmativo, ajuste de estatus y otros beneficios cuando hay “pausas” en decisiones.Ejemplos prácticos con países de habla hispana: Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Uruguay, Brasil, Guatemala, Nicaragua.Recomendación central: meterse en la fila y no detener trámites como el I-130, aunque exista restricción temporal.Panorama legal: menciona demandas federales y que las medidas provienen de órdenes ejecutivas.Ronda rápida de preguntas: TPS, F-1, EB-2 NIW, citas con ICE/ISAP, apelaciones (BIA), asilo negado, y más. Contenido informativo general; no sustituye asesoría legal individual.
Montevideo es una de las ciudades más pujantes de América. Uno de sus edificios más emblemáticos es el Palacio Salvo, que llegó a ser sede del poder ejecutivo de Uruguay y que fue, durante mucho tiempo, el edificio más alto de América. Podría tener vinculación con la masonería. De allí acaba de volver el periodista y viajero Javier García Blanco. Con él hablamos.
Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 28 febbraio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Investimenti e MercatiTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, Il Messaggero * BTP Valore al via: Il Tesoro ha comunicato i tassi minimi garantiti per la sesta edizione del titolo retail, in collocamento dal 2 al 6 marzo 2026. * Rendimento: Tasso del 2,5% per i primi due anni, 2,8% per il terzo e quarto, 3,5% per l'ultimo biennio. * KPI: Rendimento lordo annuo del 2,946%, che sale al 3,08% includendo il premio fedeltà finale dello 0,8% (8 per mille) per chi detiene il titolo fino alla scadenza del 10 marzo 2033. * Andamento Borse e Bond: Chiusura di febbraio in frenata a Wall Street per prese di beneficio sul tech. A Milano, il FTSE MIB chiude a 47.209,89 (-0,46%), ma segna un +4,9% da inizio anno. * Obbligazionario: Il rendimento del Treasury decennale scende sotto il 4% (minimi da tre mesi), mentre il BTP decennale scivola al 3,28% con uno spread vs Bund a 62 punti base. * Materie Prime: L'oro tocca i 5.300 dollari l'oncia (+7% da inizio anno), mentre il petrolio WTI scambia a 86 dollari al barile (+16% YTD).Fisco e NormativaTestate: Italia Oggi, Il Sole 24 Ore, Il Messaggero * Ires Premiale Enti Non Commerciali: Pronti i modelli per gli enti non commerciali (ENC) che potranno fruire dell'aliquota ridotta al 20% (rispetto al 24% ordinario) per il solo periodo d'imposta 2025. * Flat Tax e Dumping Fiscale: I dati del Dipartimento delle Finanze evidenziano un differenziale di prelievo Irpef di quasi 20 punti percentuali a favore dei forfettari rispetto ai soggetti in tassazione ordinaria. * Ritenute Intermediari: Slitta dal 1° marzo al 1° maggio 2026 la decorrenza della ritenuta (23% sulla quota imponibile delle provvigioni) per agenzie di viaggio, catene alberghiere e mediatori marittimi. * Modello 730 e Bonus Casa: Restrizioni per i redditi sopra i 75.000 euro; le nuove aliquote di detrazione per le ristrutturazioni saranno del 50% per la prima casa e del 36% per le altre.Banche e CreditoTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore, Italia Oggi, La Stampa * Piano Industriale MPS: L'AD Luigi Lovaglio ha presentato il piano al 2030 che prevede dividendi per 1,6 miliardi di euro. * KPI: Target di capitale (CET1) solido lungo tutto l'orizzonte e buffer di circa 3 miliardi di euro per crescita o remunerazione extra. * Strategia: Investimenti per oltre 1 miliardo di euro nella trasformazione digitale entro il 2030. * Uscita dello Stato: La premier Meloni ha dichiarato terminata l'era dello "Stato banchiere" in Montepaschi.Industria, Tech e AutomotiveTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore, Corriere della Sera, La Stampa * Crisi Fintech: Block (ex Square) annuncia il licenziamento di 4.000 dipendenti, puntando sull'automazione e sull'IA per l'efficienza strutturale. * Scontro Anthropic-Pentagono: Il CEO Dario Amodei ha negato all'amministrazione Trump l'uso dell'IA "Claude" per scopi bellici/sorveglianza di massa, portando alla risoluzione di un contratto da 200 milioni di dollari. * Automotive BMW: La divisione M prevede il lancio di 30 nuovi modelli nei prossimi 30 mesi, inclusa la prima M3 elettrica nel 2027.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, Il Messaggero * Accordo UE-Mercosur: Ursula von der Leyen ha annunciato l'entrata in vigore provvisoria del trattato dopo le ratifiche di Uruguay e Argentina. Risparmi sui dazi stimati in 4 miliardi di euro. * Tensioni USA-Iran: Escalation in Medio Oriente; Trump minaccia l'uso della forza se Teheran non rinuncerà all'uranio arricchito al 60%. Diverse cancellerie (Italia inclusa) hanno invitato i connazionali a lasciare l'Iran. * Idroelettrico: Forza Italia propone una "quarta via" per le concessioni delle grandi derivazioni idroelettriche, permettendo rinnovi a fronte di piani di investimento solidi.Lavoro e IstituzioniTestate: Corriere della Sera, La Stampa, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica * Riforma Elettorale "Stabilicum": Deputato il testo della maggioranza che prevede un sistema proporzionale con premio di maggioranza al 55% dei seggi per la coalizione che raggiunge il 40% dei voti. Sbarramento al 3% per le liste singole e al 10% per le coalizioni. * Roma Capitale: Raggiunto l'accordo tra Governo e Campidoglio per la riforma costituzionale (modifica art. 114) che conferisce a Roma potestà legislativa e poteri amministrativi speciali. * Incidenti: Grave deragliamento di un tram della linea 9 a Milano (viale Vittorio Veneto): il bilancio è di 2 morti e oltre 50 feriti. Si ipotizza un malore del conducente.Executive Takeaway (Insight per C-suite) * Dinamiche Obbligazionarie: Il rendimento del BTP Valore al 3,08% lordo (inclusi premi) si conferma un benchmark competitivo per la raccolta retail, stabilizzando il debito pubblico in un contesto di tassi USA in calo (Treasury
Kate White is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eleven psychological thrillers. In addition to writing stand-alone psychological thrillers, Kate is the author of eight Bailey Weggins mysteries. The most recent, SUCH A PERFECT WIFE, was nominated for an International Thriller Writers Award. She is a frequent speaker at libraries and conferences and loves to share her strategies for Fearless Reinvention or offer her nine best tips for writing a page-turning thriller or mystery. The former editor-in-chief of five major magazines, including Cosmopolitan for 14 years, Kate is also the author of several popular career books, including the groundbreaking Wall Street Journal bestseller WHY GOOD GIRLS DON'T GET AHEAD BUT GUTSY GIRLS DO. Kate is an avid traveler and spends each winter with her husband at their home in Uruguay. She holds an honorary doctorate of letters from her alma mater, Union College, where she gave the 2022 commencement address.Her latest novel is I CAME BACK FOR YOU. Learn more at katewhite.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
İkili Görüş'te Dr. Bahadır Çelebi; konukları Dr. Reza Talebi, Prof. Dr. Evren Çelik Wiltse ve İlkan Dalkuç ile İran'dan Pakistan-Afganistan savaşına, Meksika'dan ABD ve Ukrayna'ya uzanan küresel siyaset gündeminin öne çıkan başlıklarını değerlendiriyor.00:00 Giriş01:45 İran, Haziran 2025'ten itibaren hasarlarını ne kadar giderebildi?18:50 İran'da son dönemdeki öldürümleri sayılar üzerinden anlamaya çalışmaktaki hata21:58 İsrail İran'la barış istemiyor / ABD'nin şartları=İsrail'in şartları35:40 İran meselesinde Arap ülkelerinin perspektifi39:00 Pakistan-Afganistan çatışmalarında hangi aşamadayız?51:10 Hocam hep olumsuz konuştunuz...54:20 Meksika çok büyük bir ülke (büyük başın büyük dertleri)55:50 İran Trump'ı bir şeylere ikna etmeyi deniyor ama savaş hala ciddi bir ihtimal59:30 Kolombiya düştü; yasaklı madde ticaretinde Meksika'ya gün doğdu01:06:50 Meksika, yasaklı madde ile mücadeleyi etkisiz yöntemle yapıyor (kartel ile çatışma)01:10:40 Jalisco kartelinin simgesi haline gelen araba yakmanın anlamı: insan ölümlendirmek maliyetli, araba çok ucuz01:12:40 Meksika'da polis teşkilatı merkeziyetçi değil, 31 eyaletin müstakil teşkilatı var01:16:40 Meksika'nın en büyük paydası: rüşvet/yolsuzluk01:17:50 Meksika neden çeteleri temizleyemiyor (birden fazla neden)01:23:00 ABD yasaklı madde sorununu kaynağında, Meksika'da çözmeye çalışıyor01:27:50 Meksika'daki kadar güçlü kartel yapısı Kolombiya, Peru, Bolivya'da yok. Çünkü...01:32:10 Hocam, bu Minnesota'daki ICE faaliyetleri ne durumda?01:36:20 Liderini ölümlendirmek karteli çökertmiyor; 7 başlı ejderhanın kafasını kesmek01:39:40 Elon Musk'ın problemi Trump'la değil J. D. Vance ile01:40:50 Karteller ABD kurumlarından bağımsız değil01:41:50 Latin Amerika uçsuz bucaksız bir coğrafya yani suç için cennet, cennet01:53:00 Güney Amerika'da olanlara ABD-Çin mücadelesi açısından bakmak01:55:00 Haritaya bakın: Güney Amerika'nın en küçük ülkesi bile İtalya kadar büyük02:01:50 Güney Amerika'da bir-iki ülke Türkiye'ye vize uyguluyor02:03:50 Meksika'nın kaynağı çok ama kullanmakta başarılı değil (devamında konu Fransa'dan Epstein'a çok çeşitlendi)02:06:00 Kuzey-Güney Amerika arasında keskin ayrımın olmadığı alanlar02:07:20 Beklemediğiniz bir Uruguay anlatısı02:09:20 Türkiye gibi deprem ülkesi olan ama yıkım ülkesi olmayanlar: Meksika, Şili02:11:40 Avrupa'dan Latin Amerika'ya, ABD'ye göçenlerin cinsiyeti, sosyoekonomisi, dini ve sonuçları02:17:30 Afganistan'da Taliban iktidarı kuruldu, biliyorsun. Ama şunları?02:21:30 Çin, Pakistan'ın Hindistan'a karşı vazgeçemediği bir müttefik02:26:40 Pakistan bir nükleer güç. Türkiye'ye bir faydası olur mu? (ABD onaylamadan olmaz)02:28:40 ABD-Çin hattında Pakistan kendini ortada konumladı02:38:20 Olası Pakistan iç savaşı, ABD'nin İran'a saldırmasından daha KÖTÜ sonuçlar üretir02:39:00 Saatler mi kaldı, alışmadığımız silahlarla mı olur bilmiyorum ama İran'a ABD müdahalesi yakınDaktilo1984'e daha fazla destek olmak için KATIL üyesi ol:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWyDy24AfZX8ZoHFjm6sJkg/joinBizi Patreon'dan Destekleyin
Jimmy Obleda on Keeping Your Coaching Values, Restoring Competitiveness, and Why U.S. Soccer Is Soft In episode 416, we talk with nationally renowned Uruguayan American coach Jimmy Obleda about staying true to your values, refusing to compromise standards, and not “selling your soul” to parents, players, clubs, or owners. Using Tab Ramos's comparison of Uruguay […]
Francisco Litvay warns that Uruguay is repeating Portugal's NHR mistake. Philippe May thinks the real winner is next door.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.
In this episode, we welcome Professor Kathryn Sikkink, one of the most influential scholars of human rights, transnational advocacy and global accountability. The conversation opens with her early encounters with dictatorship in Uruguay and a sustained challenge to familiar origin stories that locate human rights primarily in the 1970s. For Sikkink, Latin America is not a peripheral or late adopter but a formative site of treaty-making, institutional design and early litigation that helped constitute the international human rights project within global governance. We then trace the movement from advocacy to scholarship. Sikkink reflects on the sharp disjuncture she encountered within political science, where NGOs, civil society and human rights were largely absent from mainstream international relations teaching. This experience shaped Activists Beyond Borders and her enduring concern with how transnational advocacy networks operate across states, institutions and social movements. From there, the discussion turns to transitional justice and the Global Accountability research programme, including why early prosecutions prioritised certain crimes, how gender attentiveness emerged only belatedly and why attention to violence against women can generate spillover effects rather than crowding out other harms. A central theme is epistemic humility in an age of expanding data. Sikkink explains the “information paradox”, why improved reporting can make human rights performance appear worse and what this means for evaluating China and other contexts where information is actively suppressed. The episode closes with a defence of comparative realisation as an ethical stance, a rejection of end-times narratives and a grounded account of hope as an empirically informed practice within global governance rather than an act of optimism alone. Kathryn Sikkink is the Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. Kathryn Sikkink's profile can be found here: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/kathryn-sikkink We discussed: • Evidence for Hope: Making Human Rights Work in the 21st Century. Princeton University Press, 2017. • The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2011. • The Persistent Power of Human Rights: From Commitment to Compliance (with Thomas Risse and Stephen C. Ropp). Cambridge University Press, 2013. • Activists beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics (with Margaret Keck). Cornell University Press, 1998.
The US has significantly ratcheted up its military presence in the Middle East in recent weeks. The US and Iran are set to meet for nuclear talks tomorrow, but as the escalations continue, we look at what Tehran could do to retaliate. Also, Australia is debating whether or not to allow 34 Australian women and children suspected of links to ISIS fighters to return home. And, artificial intelligence company Anthropic says the US government wants all of its restrictions on AI-controlled weapons and surveillance use lifted, giving the company until Friday to give full access to its AI model or risk losing its defense contract. Plus, a look at Uruguay's energy transition success story. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
En este episodio muy especial de Songmess Uruguay estamos conversando con la rapera y actriz Eli Almic! Oriunda de Montevideo y radicada en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, la multifacética artista nos cuenta acerca de sus inicios en el teatro que eventualmente desembocan en la música, dialogando con el activismo, la performance y la búsqueda interna. Hoy desmenuzamos sus orígenes creativos, la escena de rap en Uruguay, ahondamos en su más reciente disco, La Llave, y mucho más! Playlist: Eli Almic - “Brujas” Eli Almic, DJ RC - “Hace Que Exista” Andy Falcone - “Azúcar, Flores y Muchos Colores” Kris Alaniz, La Bruja Salguero - “Búscame” Irina Doom, Rod Roche - “Soberana” Eli Almic - “Voilá” Eli Almic Bandcamp: https://elialmic.bandcamp.com/album/la-llave Eli Almic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KXdJKZm2dVPkKmbitndiR?si=0ZLpGafsS26O-tMftQMPuQ Eli Almic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EliAlmic Eli Almic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eli.almic/ Eli Almic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eshithedancer Eli Almic Twitter: https://x.com/EliAlmic Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=2eb2a43195fd4182 Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.
Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.
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Wonder Man, protagonizada por Yahya Abdul-Mateen II y Ben Kingsley es la más reciente entrega del Marvel Cinematic Universe, así que nos ponemos los lentes de sol rojos y nos convertimos en seres de energía iónica para hablar de todo lo relacionado al personaje. Primero, un Orígenes Secretos contando la vida, muerte, muerte, vida, muerte, vida, etceeeetera de Simon Williams en los comics, seguido por una RE: seña de la serie de televisión, y terminando con una de tres comics contando su origen, ingreso definitivo a los Avengers, y... una tercera historia en la que no hace mucho. Con música de They Might Be Giants, Joel P. West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, y Russkaja. Próximo programa: Absolute Universe (DC Comics).
Markets are laser-focused on the AI buildout, but opportunities shaped by other mega forces abound. Roelof Salomons, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how fiscal expansion tied to geopolitical fragmentation in Japan and Europe is creating new return drivers.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0226-5236911-EXP0227
Martyn is joined by Gary and debutant John Mackay get stuck into a bumper couple of days. Scotland make an unfortunate start against the Danes after Uruguay set out their stall against a West German side in a state of disarray. There are a couple of heavyweight clashes with some pulled punches and much more. Paraguay v Iraq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8GCTxga8jw Uruguay v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDOY6IR8u5Y Scotland v Denmark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfftlr9qtrQ Italy v Argentina - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGSoYFuHow France v USSR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uNEIWX5-z8 South Korea v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWxaRXvEB28 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
En este episodio charlamos sobre los vinos de Chile, Argentina y Uruguay. No dejen de leer las Memorias del Vino de José Peñín. Gracias por escuchar, comentar, compartir y seguirnos en el podcast.#wine #vino #aprende #vinoargentino #vinochileno #vinouruguayo
Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0
En este episodio muy especial de Songmess damos inicio a nuestra serie uruguaya!!! Estos primeros episodios fueron grabados en Montevideo en Noviembre del 2024, un intento de retratar la hermosa y diversa escena musical de un país que para muchos es un enigma. Para dar inicio, nos sentamos con Patricia Papasso, profesional de industria que ha trabajado como manager, gestora cultural y productora de shows y festivales. A la hora de nuestra conversación ejercía como Coordinadora del Instituto Nacional de Música, parte del Ministerio de Educación y Cultura de Uruguay, y ya regresó al sector privado donde sigue impulsando el talento nacional. Hoy abarcamos queridísimas bandas de indie local, íconos del candombé y el tango, las raíces Afro de la música tradicional uruguaya, escenas del interior del país, los retos y la necesidad de internacionalizar estos proyectos, y mucho más. Patricia es una gran amiga y confidente, así que el episodio está lleno de chistes y saludos a amistades de todo el continente, junto con un playlistazo que no falla. Pasen a escuchar y prepárense para meses de música alucinante. Playlist: Alucinaciones en Familia - “Patético” Flor Sakeo - “Madre de la Noche” La Hermana Menor - “Fácil de Cojer” Tallo, Ino Guridi - “Río Arriba” Ino Guridi - “Retirada” Rubén Rada & Eduardo Mateo - “Botija de mi País” Lágrima Ríos - “Bajo del Árbol un Tambor” Deforma - “Deforma” Eté y Los Problems, Sebastián Teysera - “Hijos del Mar” Patricia Papasso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hasta_las_manos_/ Instituto Nacional de Música de Uruguay Web: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-educacion-cultura/musica Instituto Nacional de Música de Uruguay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inmusculturamec/?hl=en Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=78063938b20541b7 Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.
En Francia, la justicia abrió varias investigaciones sobre la contaminación de lotes de leche infantil con una toxina peligrosa para la salud de los bebés. Grandes marcas como Nestlé, Lactalis y Danone retiraron preventivamente lotes de leche en decenas de países, Latinoamérica incluido. Y en Francia, varias familias de bebés enfermos pusieron una demanda judicial para exigir responsabilidades. El escándalo de la leche industrial contaminada inició en noviembre cuando el gigante Nestlé detectó la presencia de una toxina a raíz de controles rutinarios en una de sus plantas de producción en Países Bajos. Se trata de la cereulida, una toxina que puede causar diarreas y vómitos en los bebés. La toxina que puede resistir al calor fue detectada en un aceite rico en ácido araquidónico, un componente común en las fórmulas infantiles y producido por la empresa china Cabio Biotech, proveedor de varios gigantes de la agroindustria. Nestlé retiró entonces del mercado varios lotes en más de 50 países incluyendo 7 países latinoamericanos: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, México, Paraguay, Perú y Uruguay. El escándalo sanitario llegó a los tribunales en Francia, donde la fiscalía de París abrió 5 investigaciones. Se investiga en particular la muerte de 4 bebés, posiblemente ligadas al consumo de leche infantil contaminada. Un grupo de 8 familias francesas puso una demanda por negligencia. “En las 8 familias que acompañamos, ha habido distintos casos: algunos niños solo se enfermaron, otros fueron hospitalizados a veces hasta 3 semanas en cuidados intensivos. Ha sido duro para las familias. Hoy en día, la mayoría de estos bebés ya están bien, afortunadamente. Pero varios de ellos consumieron leche de los lotes señalados”, apunta Camille Dorioz responsable de campañas de la ONG Foodwatch que acompaña jurídicamente a las familias demandantes. Según los demandantes, las empresas productoras de fórmulas para bebés tardaron en tomar medidas precautorias. "Nestlé detectó la toxina a finales de noviembre. Hubo un primer llamado para retirar lotes el 12 de diciembre, luego en enero. Otras empresas retiraron productos a finales de enero y en febrero. Este ritmo se nos hizo muy lento. Queremos que la investigación identifique si las empresas retiraron los productos lo más rápido posible", pide Camille Dorioz. La alerta alimentaria se extendió a finales de enero con el retiro de lotes de leche de la marca Lactalis. A su vez, el gigante Danone retiró de la venta leche infantil en 18 países, incluyendo 5 países latinoamericanos. "Están surgiendo cada vez más casos en el mundo entero. A mediados de enero se reportaron casos ligados al consumo de leche infantil en Brasil. Hubo casos en Luxemburgo, 5 en Bélgica, 5 hospitalizaciones que podrían están vinculadas en España y cerca de 40 casos investigados en Reino Unido", observa Foodwatch. Por su parte, las autoridades chinas exigieron a todos los fabricantes de leche infantil llevar a cabo pruebas de detección de la toxina cereulida.
The recent software selloff shows the market is recognizing AI's disruptive power. Natalie Gill, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, unpacks why the hunt for winners and losers ultimately strengthens the case for AI's massive buildout.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0226-5221288-EXP0227
The Philadelphia Union have continued to stay busy this offseason, signing Colombian center back Geiner Martínez from Uruguayan side Juventud and American-born forward Agustín Anello from Uruguayan club Boston River. Todd and José are joined by Daniel Solana, who covers Nacional for ARRIBA BOLSO! Daniel gives the rundown on both signings and what kind of impact Union fans can expect from their latest additions from Uruguay. Afterwards, Todd and José discuss Bradley Carnell's injury update on Indiana Vassilev, Finn Sundstrom, Eddy Davis and Milan Iloski, plus Bruno Damiani missing from last two games due to in the process of obtaining U.S. Green Card. Afterwards, Todd and José discuss Bradley Carnell's injury updates on Indiana Vassilev, Finn Sundstrom, Eddy Davis, and Milan Iloski, plus Bruno Damiani missing the last two games as he is in the process of obtaining his U.S. green card. Geiner Martínez: Reputation in Liga AUF Uruguaya? -- play style? -- starter right away or more developmental: [5:07] Agustín Anello: How was Anello received at Boston River? -- Play style? -- Better suited as a 10 or second striker? -- Career path — Europe, Uruguay, MLS: [21:36] Uruguay to MLS pipeline: [36:25] Jersey rankings: José's best and worse kits of MLS in 2026: [41:50] Bradley Carnell presser updates: Bruno Damiani in process of obtaining U.S. Green Card: [55:00] Injury updates: [1:04:35] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/ Solana's Social Media: Twitter: @DiceElDan https://www.arribabolso.com/
Crisis Investing Q&A: Gold Miners, US Politics, and Safe Investments with Doug Casey In this episode, Doug Casey addresses questions from Crisis Investing subscribers. Topics include the impact of gold prices on miners and explorers, the potential benefits of keeping a portion of your portfolio in cash, and the possible advantages of investing in Aris Mining's planned move to the NYSE. Doug also gives his take on meeting political figures, the risks of investing in private companies, and the merits of retiring in Panama. Additionally, Doug discusses the issues with security in Mexico, the implications of Uruguay's president visiting China, and the considerations for storing gold to avoid potential US government confiscation. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:11 Gold Miners and Stock Appreciation 01:50 Meeting Political Figures 06:15 Private Company Investments 08:05 Cash Management Strategies 09:36 Aris Mining and NYSE Listing 10:50 The Great Taking and Economic Concerns 12:41 Retirement in Panama and Other Locations 14:53 Silver Investment Risks in Mexico 16:49 US-China Relations and Uruguay's Strategy 17:58 Gold Confiscation and Offshore Storage 19:14 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando de la candidata conservadora Laura Fernández, que ganó las elecciones presidenciales en Costa Rica; y de la visita del presidente de Uruguay a China para reforzar las relaciones diplomáticas. Hablaremos también de un estudio que sugiere que los recién nacidos pueden anticipar ritmos musicales; y por último, del espectáculo de medio tiempo de Bad Bunny en el Super Bowl 2026. La segunda parte del programa estará dedicada a la cultura de América Latina. Nuestro diálogo gramatical ilustrará ejemplos de The Future Perfect Subjunctive. En este segmento hablaremos de la canción Mejores Días, que contiene un mensaje oculto en código morse. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase: Comparar papas con camotes, mientras conversamos sobre el pinol, hecho a base de maíz tostado y molido. - Laura Fernández será la presidenta de Costa Rica - Uruguay refuerza lazos con China, alienando a Taiwán - Estudiando la noción de ritmo en los recién nacidos - Bad Bunny trae a Puerto Rico al Super Bowl - La canción que escondía un mensaje de esperanza - El maíz tostado y molido, mucho más que solo alimento
Los temas del "cafecito informativo" de este miércoles 11 de febrero de 2026: El dólar alcanza los 500 pesos cubanos Más de 22.000 cubanos se instalaron en Uruguay en 2025 Regulan la gasolina al cuerpo diplomático ‘Fresa y chocolate' en el Teatro Trail de Miami
Sunshine, Kalani and Neighbor Nicole in the lounge for a cocktail followed by an extra long listener mail segment. Plus we taste three spirits from Calwise Spirits, friends of the podcast.
National pride often comes from shared heritage—like a common language or ethnic background. Religious Nationalism can be seen in historical Russia, where being part of the Orthodox Church was considered key to being Russian, even if you spoke a different language, whereas Ethnic Nationalism is like modern Mongolia, where having the same Mongol background is what counts as national identity, even if people follow different faiths.—but for the small nation of Uruguay, that feeling of unity was forged not in a parliament, but on a soccer pitch. When the Uruguayan national team, La Celeste, stunned the world by winning the 1924 Paris Olympics, it was more than just a sports victory. That triumph created a profound, shared, and globally recognized national identity, transforming the soccer team into a powerful symbol that helped bond the country together in a way politics had struggled to achieve. Soccer’s ability to literally bring nations into existence has only grown with the growth and spread of the World Cup. Since 1930, the World Cup has become a truly global obsession. It is the most watched sporting event on the planet, and 211 teams competed to make it into the 2022 tournament. From its inception, it has also been a vehicle for far more than soccer. A tool for self-mythologizing and influence-peddling, The World Cup has played a crucial role in nation-building, and continues to, as countries negotiate their positions in a globalized world. Today’s guest is Jonathan Wilson, author of “The Power and the Glory: A History of the World Cup.” We look at history of the matches and goals, the tales of scandal and triumph, the haggling and skulduggery of the bidding process, and the political and cultural tides behind every tournament. Jonathan Wilson details not merely what happened but why, based on fresh interviews and meticulous research. The book is as much about the legends of the sport, from Pelé to Messi, as it is about the nations that made them, from Mussolini’s Italy to partitioned Germany to controversy-ridden Qatar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.