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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Gil Roth, President, at Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA). Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Gil, covering: How planned FDA budget cuts and the ongoing US government shutdown are impacting the industry. And the potential outlook if those issues remain unresolved... Why positive early-phase clinical trial activity could signal a stronger year ahead Real-life applications of AI and machine learning for GMP in CDMOs through signal and pattern recognition Why Gil is feeling more optimism across the CDMO community And yes… you can also see Gil and Raman together on stage at the industry's very own “Super Bowl” of conferences Gil Roth is the Founder and President of the Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA), a nonprofit trade group that advocates for the regulatory, legislative and general business interests of the CMO/CDMO sector. In this role, he brings CDMO perspectives and education to FDA, the US Congress, and other bodies, and brings CDMOs together to share best practices, develop policy positions, and provide briefings on government positions that impact that sector. He also organizes and hosts PBOA's annual members-only Meeting & Conference. Previously, he was the Founding Editor of Contract Pharma magazine. In his alleged free time, he produces a weekly cultural conversation podcast called The Virtual Memories Show (https://chimeraobscura.com/vm).   Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharma (boracdmo.com) and Charles River (www.criver.com), and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!

Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin Episode 155 "Achieve The Fulfillment Of A Promise with Matthew Cossolotto"Olivia talks personal and professional achievements with Matthew Cossolotto. Matthew is known as The Podium Pro and is an award-winning author, speaker, and former speechwriter for senior executives at global companies like PepsiCo and MasterCard, as well as for members of the U.S. Congress and NATO officials. With a mission to empower others to become more authentic, compelling, and confident speakers, Matthew shares powerful tools to help people go from stage fright to stage delight. His book, The Joy of Public Speaking, recently won the 2024 Maincrest Media Book Award in Business Communications and PR. Through his coaching and personal empowerment programs, Matthew helps audiences tap into their full potential by transforming habits and unlocking the power of promise.Join Olivia every Tuesday as she brings on top notch guests to talk about how they are Achieving Success! Career Development Book and More at Achieving-success.comStay Connected With Us:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieving-success-llcInstagram: @_achievingsuccessTwitter: @_achievesuccessFacebook: @Achieving SuccessYou can find Matthew Cossolotto:Website: matthewcossolotto.comEmail: matthew.cossolotto@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/achieving-success-with-olivia-atkin--5743662/support.

X: @VDHanson @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University and New York Times best-selling author. Professor Victor Davis Hanson's best-selling books include "The Dying Citizen," "The End of Everything: How Wars Descend in Annihilation," The Case for Trump," among other titles. Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator known for his prolific writing and public commentary on ancient history, modern warfare, and contemporary politics. He is a regular guest on Fox News and Fox Business News, among other prominent national and international media platforms. The conversation with Dr. Victor Davis Hanson focuses on: Reviewing President Donald Trump's policies and reform initiatives. Focusing on the impactful book - "The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism and Globalization are Destroying the Idea of America." The Russia hoax and Obama administration FBI Director James Comey indictment by the Department of Justice on two counts: lying under oath and obstructing Congress. Reflecting on October 7, 2023 | America, Israel and addressing the rise of anti-Semitism in the West. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @VDHanson @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

I was honored to speak at a high impact event of the American Hindu Jewish Congress, a new initiative pioneered by Arthur Kapoor. We engaged the leadership of the US Congress on the India-Pakistan clash. Speaker Mike Johnson and several other Congressmen participated enthusiastically, and expressed strong support for Hindus and Jews against terrorism. An important milestone with many more events planned.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation's projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts dig into the drama of a government shutdown—what sparked it, what really happens when Washington stalls, and what history reveals about the real impact on the economy. We'll focus on what really matters for your money and discuss the broader consequences along with what it might take to prevent future standoffs.Original Air Date: October 4, 2025 Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/markets-and-the-shutdown-why-political-drama-doesnt-always-hurt 

In this episode of The Bizarre AF, we break down the September 9, 2025 House Oversight Committee hearing on UAPs — where whistleblowers and military insiders came forward with jaw-dropping testimony. From alleged cover-ups inside the Pentagon's UAP office (AARO) to firsthand accounts of unidentified craft over U.S. bases, we unpack what was said, why it matters, and what Congress might be hiding next.Featuring testimony from Jeffrey Nuccetelli, Alexandro Wiggins, Dylan Borland, and journalist George Knapp, this episode dives into government secrecy, whistleblower retaliation, and the growing demand for UFO transparency.House Oversight Committee Hearing on UAP Transparency & Whistleblower Protection – September 9, 2025LIVE: House hearing on transparency for unidentified anomalous phenomenaPast Bizarre AF Episodes:Immaculate Constellation – Another Congressional Hearing on UAPs Disclosure in US Congress

X: @GarrettInExile @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with the Honorable Tom Garrett, a leading attorney, currently serving as a legislator in the Commonwealth of Virginia, former Assistant Attorney General and former U.S. Congressman. While serving in the US Congress, Tom served on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Homeland Security Committee. An expert on Iran and the Middle East, Tom Garrett's analysis and insights are enlightening as America's foreign policy and national security concerns are focused on a strategic region adversely impacted by Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism. Key Topics: The state of America's economy and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act focused on cutting taxes for everyday and hardworking Americans, including no tax on tips and overtime, no tax on social security, and savings for American families. Energy | Fuel costs going down with a goal to make America energy independent. President Trump's speech at the United Nations and the truth that while Western nations spend hundreds of billion of taxpayer dollars on the efforts to address climate change while China continues to be the world's number polluter. He called it "a conjob." President Trump stated that renewable energy, along with migration, was destroying Western countries and placing nations in debt and added greater security challenges. Published report: _President Trump attacked global immigration and efforts to fight climate change during an address to the United Nations, claiming they were among the world's top threats to Western civilization. In an hour-long speech filled with grievances about ongoing wars, windmills and malfunctioning escalators, it was Trump's attacks against what he called a “double-tailed monster” that rang loudest in the ornate General Assembly room. “Immigration and the high cost of so-called green, renewable energy is destroying a large part of the free world and a large part of our planet,” he said. “Countries that cherish freedom are fading fast because of their policies on these two subjects. Both immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe.” “I'm telling you that if you don't get away from the ‘green energy' scam, your country is going to fail. If you don't stop people that you've never seen before that you have nothing in common with, your country is going to fail.” _ President Donald Trump, speech delivered at the United Nations, September 23, 2025 America's eyes are focused on state-wide elections in New Jersey and Virginia, with governors' races and the legislatures which will determine key policies including economic and social issues. Pro-life advocates are concerned about Virginian Democrats pushing for a radical plan: House Joint Resolution 1/Senate Joint Resolution 247, would amend the Virginia Constitution to allow for unrestricted abortion through the third trimester of pregnancy – repealing and preventing widely supported abortion regulations that enjoy broad support from the American people. New manufacturing plant in the United States - Insulin for Americans | Competition to bring down prices of pharmaceuticals in America | India's Biocon which produces biosimilars and insulin opened its first manufacturing facility in New Jersey. Biocon Biologics is a global leader in biosimilars and insulin production and is among the top three global players for rh-Insulin and Insulin Glargine, providing over 9.2 billion doses of insulin globally with a broad portfolio comprising basal, mixed and rapid acting insulins. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon Group, said, “Biocon's first U.S. FDA approved formulations facility in New Jersey marks a new chapter in our journey of global expansion. More than a milestone, it is a reaffirmation of our purpose to serve patients wherever they are." Washington Times, op-ed by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy: FDA must fast track insulin for the millions of Americans living with diabetes https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/17/fda-must-fast-track-insulin-for-the-millions-of-am/ Bio | Tom Garrett Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond. After the University of Richmond, Tom Garrett became an artillery officer in the United States Army. Achieving the rank of Captain, Tom led soldiers overseas—most notably while deployed in Bosnia. Upon returning to the States, Tom earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond and quickly became an Assistant Attorney General for Virginia. In 2016, Tom was elected to represent Virginia's 5th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Tom won that election with the most votes ever in the 5th Congressional District. While in Congress, Tom served on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Homeland Security Committee, Education and Workforce Committee and was a member of the Freedom Caucus. In the years since, Tom Garrett has dedicated his life to fighting for the oppressed and forgotten not only here in America, but around the world. Tom has been working on a global docu-series project, Exile, (https://www.wvtf.org/news/2021-12-10/former-congressman-tom-garrett-working-on-a-new-documentary-series) which tells the untold stories of those who are persecuted based on their faith or ethnicity. In addition to continuing his work as a defense attorney, Tom has served as a consultant and most recently, cofounder for firms working in global energy development. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @GarrettInExile @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

The US Congress failed to either change the rules or come to an agreement to avert a government shutdown. Economists now lack official economic data from the US. Private sector data is a poor substitute. Private data is like viewing the economy through a keyhole —clear, but with a narrow field of vision. Official data is like opening the door. Private data relies on official data to model the bits of the economy outside its field of vision, and that modelling becomes less accurate in the absence of official data.

The U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown, a few hours after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill on Tuesday night US East Coast time. It's the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. The last and also the longest federal government shutdown occurred from late 2018 to early 2019 during President Trump's first term when Democrats opposed funding the U.S.-Mexico border wall. The result was a shutdown lasting over five weeks, during which some 800,000 federal employees were forced to work without pay or take unpaid leave. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be forced to take unpaid leave this time too, with some public services potentially suspended or delayed, and the release of economic data possibly impacted as well. Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre and has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress. He's been speaking to SBS's Virginia Langeberg about the impact of the shutdown.

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As an October 1 deadline fast approaches for the US Congress to agree on a spending bill to keep the US government running, federal agencies have outlined plans for a potential shutdown. Seen as non-essential, key economic reports on jobs and inflation could be delayed, adding more uncertainty over the state of the US economy. Also in this edition, we look at the record buyout of video game maker Electronic Arts by a group of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Jared Kushner.

For decades, while the rest of the world's powers have distracted and tangled themselves with wars of choice and blunder, the People's Republic of China has been watching, learning, and building. To what end?Returning to Midrats to discuss this and more will be Dean Cheng.Dean is a Senior Advisor, United States Institute of Peace; Non-resident Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies; Non-resident Fellow, George Washington University Space Policy Institute.He recently retired after 13 years with the Heritage Foundation, where he was a senior research fellow on Chinese political and security affairs, and wrote on various aspects of Chinese foreign and defense policy.Prior to joining the Heritage Foundation, he was a senior analyst with the China Studies Division (previously, Project Asia) at CNA from 2001-2009.Before joining CNA, he was a senior analyst with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) from 1996-2001. From 1993-1995, he was an analyst with the US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment in the International Security and Space Division, where he studied the Chinese defense industrial complex.He is the author of the book Cyber Dragon: Inside China's Information Warfare and Cyber Operations (NY: Praeger Publishing, 2016), as well as a number of papers and book chapters examining various aspects of Chinese security affairs.Show LinksXi Jinping hails ‘unstoppable' China at landmark military parade, Financial TimesMore than pageantry, China's military parade shows off new missiles, drones and other equipment, The IndependentYJ-15 missile, YJ-19, YJ-17, YJ-20 hypersonic missiles, Global TimesNASA Names Astronauts to Next Moon Mission, First Crew Under ArtemisSummaryIn this conversation, Dean Cheng and the hosts discuss the implications of China's recent military parade, the evolution of its nuclear capabilities, and the modernization of its conventional military forces. They focus on China's ambition to establish a new world order and the strategic importance of its space and cyber capabilities. The discussion also touches on the role of coercion and deterrence in China's military strategy, as well as the challenges posed by its growing influence on the global stage.TakeawaysChina's military parade reflects its growing power and ambition.The presence of foreign leaders at the parade indicates shifting alliances.China is expanding its nuclear capabilities significantly.The PLA is focusing on both conventional and nuclear modernization.China's approach to military strategy includes both coercion and deterrence.The Chinese space program aims for long-term presence on the moon.China's cyber capabilities are evolving rapidly and pose a threat.The PLA's indigenous production capabilities are improving.China's military strategy is influenced by its historical context.The geopolitical landscape is changing with China's rise.Chapters00:00: Introduction to the Discussion on China and Military Parades03:07: Analysis of the Recent Military Parade and Its Implications06:05: The Evolution of China's Nuclear Capabilities12:07: China's Conventional Military Strategy and Modernization16:04: China's Global Influence and New World Order20:06: The Role of Coercion and Deterrence in Chinese Strategy26:12: China's Space Program and Technological Advancements34:59: China's Cyber and Information Warfare Capabilities43:46: The Future of China's Military and Strategic Developments

John Graham shipped out on a freighter when he was 16, hitchhiked through the Algerian Revolution at 19 and was on the team that made the first ascent of Denali's North Wall at 20, a climb so dangerous it's never been repeated. He hitchhiked around the world at 22, working as a correspondent in every war he came across. A US Foreign Service Officer for 15 years, he was in the middle of the 1969 revolution in Libya and the war in Vietnam. To the young Graham, adventure was everything, and each brush with death only pushed him to up the ante—and to bury ever deeper the emotional life needed to make him whole.Then it began to change, prompted by agonizing reflections at the height of a battle in Vietnam. At the United Nations he risked his career, crossing his own government to support initiatives for peace and justice in Asia, Africa and Cuba. His secret efforts against the UN infuriated racists in the US Congress by engineering a UN plan that helped end apartheid in South Africa. Then came the all-or-nothing bet he was forced to make, fighting for his life in a lifeboat in the middle of a typhoon when his ship caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Alaska. As a global peace builder, post Foreign Service, he negotiated with the Khmer Rouge for a cease-fire in Cambodia and helped avert a major strike in Canada, save what's left of the Everglades and find long-term environmental solutions in the Pacific Northwest. For years he contributed to peace efforts in Israel/Palestine (efforts that got him put on George Bush's No Fly List as a threat to national security.) For the last 40 years he's been a leader of the Giraffe Heroes Project, a global movement inspiring people to stick their necks out to solve public problems and giving them tools to succeed (giraffe.org). His speeches, blogs, podcasts and interviews have a global audience. His books include Outdoor Leadership; Stick Your Neck Out–A Street-smart Guide to Creating Change in Your Community and Beyond; a memoir, QUEST: Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning; and Denali Diary, a first-person account of one of the most daring first ascents in North American mountaineering. He has degrees from Harvard and Stanford, neither of which he will ever use.Contact John Graham:www.john graham.orgMy memoir, which is Quest – Risk, Adventure, and Search for Meaning.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnagraham1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnAGraham344/Dr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery international eLearning platform:https://TheGreatDiscovery.com/kimberleyl

US President Donald Trump denies he's out for revenge, after the former FBI director James Comey is charged with lying to the US Congress. The president says he wants more prosecutions.Also on the programme: Israel's prime minister tells the UN General Assembly that he's fighting Hamas on their behalf; and two centuries of passenger travel on the train - still going strong. (Photo: The former FBI director posted a video to Instagram asserting that he is innocent and comparing Trump to a "tyrant". Credit: James Comey Instagram)

Nataliya Bugayova is a non-resident Russia Fellow at ISW. Nataliya previously led ISW's Russia research team where she helped build the analytical framework that serves as the foundation for ISW's in-depth reporting on Russia. Her analytical work focuses on the Kremlin's decision-making, information operations, and global campaigns from Ukraine to Africa. She also serves as the Director of Strategic Intelligence at Babel Street – a US OSINT technology company and an ISW technology partner. At Babel Street, Nataliya optimizes data and technology for national security analysis of key capabilities of US adversaries. Before ISW, she worked on reform efforts in Ukraine in several roles. She was the Chief Executive Officer of the Kyiv Post, then Ukraine's only independent English-language publication. She also served as the adviser on international technical cooperation to a former Ukrainian Economy Minister, appointed after the pro-democracy Euromaidan Revolution in February 2014.Ms. Bugayova is the author of “How We Got Here with Russia: The Kremlin's Worldview” and “Putin's Offset: The Kremlin's Geopolitical Adaptations Since 2014.” She has been a trusted voice on Russia's war on Ukraine and Russia's operations globally. Her insights have been featured in Foreign Policy, Fox News, PBS NewsHour, CNN, NBC News, The Hill, BBC. She has testified in the US Congress and the European Parliament. She regularly briefs US military and civilian leaders. Ms. Bugayova holds a master's in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School, where she was a student fellow at the Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs.----------LINKS: https://understandingwar.org/people/nataliya-bugayova/https://x.com/nataliabugayova?lang=enhttps://hertogfoundation.org/staff/nataliya-bugayovahttps://www.thecipherbrief.com/experts/nataliya-bugayovaBRAVE1Defense Tech Innovations - Defense and Space Manufacturing https://x.com/BRAVE1uahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/brave1ukraine/posts/?feedView=all----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Nick Mortillaro with Aim High Distribution discusses policy with Mark Bordas the Executive Director of the Texas Hemp Business Council. TABC Age Gating measures and the future of Hemp in US Congress are discussed. But after a grueling summer of Texas Hemp Ban bills, the Game is NOT over . . . . as we near the 7th Inning Stretch of rule making. https://texashempbusinesscouncil.com/about-us/ https://www.lazydazeshop.com/ https://blazednews.com/blazedfest/ 

The relationship between China and the United States is one of the most consequential bilateral dynamics in the world, making it imperative for both sides to maintain open lines of communication.中美关系是全球最重要的双边关系之一，因此双方保持开放的沟通渠道至关重要。Multidimensional, in-depth, and high-level engagements can help both countries manage their differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, benefiting not only themselves but also the wider world.多维度、深层次、高水平的交往有助于两国管控分歧、扩大互利合作，这不仅造福中美两国，也惠及更广泛的世界。It is therefore a welcome development that despite the tensions that have flared up between them, there has been a renewed momentum of high-level dialogue between the two countries in areas such as trade, diplomacy and defense recently. This communication is crucial for deepening understanding, managing differences, expanding cooperation, and enhancing mutual interests.因此，尽管中美之间不时出现紧张局势，但近期两国在贸易、外交、国防等领域重燃高层对话势头，这一进展值得欢迎。此类沟通对于深化理解、管控分歧、扩大合作、增进共同利益具有关键意义。It also helps create a positive atmosphere for their trade negotiations.这也为两国贸易谈判营造了积极氛围。That a group of US lawmakers are visiting China — a rare occurrence for members of the US Congress — has therefore attracted significant attention.一群美国议员访华（这对美国国会议员而言较为罕见），因此引发了广泛关注。Led by Representative Adam Smith, a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, this visit, which began Sunday, marks the first by members of the US House of Representatives to China since 2019.此次访问于周日启动，由美国众议院军事委员会民主党议员亚当·史密斯带队，是2019年以来美国众议院议员首次访华。Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the visit as an "ice-breaking journey" after his meeting with the US delegation on Tuesday, noting that the delegation represents the voices of both US political parties and reflects the American people's expectations for China-US relations.中国外交部长王毅周二在会见美国代表团后，将此次访问称为“破冰之旅”，并指出该代表团代表了美国两党的声音，也反映了美国人民对中美关系的期待。By directly engaging with senior Chinese officials — the delegation has also met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Vice-Premier He Lifeng and Defense Minister Dong Jun — the visiting US lawmakers can hopefully help promote extended communication between Washington and Beijing, which is essential for mitigating misunderstandings and fostering mutual respect and cooperation.通过与中国高层官员直接交流（代表团还会见了中国国务院总理李强、全国人大常委会委员长赵乐际、国务院副总理何立峰及国防部长董军），来访的美国议员有望推动美中之间的深入沟通，而这种沟通对于减少误解、促进相互尊重与合作至关重要。Notably, the visit follows the recent telephone talks between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which set the tone and direction for the relations between the two countries. Following up on this irreplaceable heads-of-state diplomacy is essential to keeping China-US relations stabilized.值得注意的是，此次访问是在习近平主席与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普近期通话之后进行的，两国元首通话为中美关系定下了基调、指明了方向。落实这一不可替代的元首外交成果，是维护中美关系稳定的关键。A key objective of the US congressional delegation's visit is to strengthen military communication, a goal supported by both sides.美国国会代表团此次访华的一个重要目标是加强军事沟通，这一目标得到了双方支持。Defense Minister Dong said, as two major countries with global influence, China and the US should uphold the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation. In particular, he called for correcting strategic cognition in military strategy to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, thereby avoiding serious challenges to bilateral ties and global stability.董军部长表示，中美作为具有全球影响力的两个大国，应坚守不冲突、不对抗的底线。他特别呼吁在军事战略层面纠正战略认知，防止误解误判，进而避免给双边关系和全球稳定带来严重挑战。Tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait have increased in recent years, primarily due to the efforts of the US and its allies to contain China. The Pentagon should recognize that the Chinese People's Liberation Army, while resolved to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, seeks stable and positive military ties. Dong urged the US lawmakers to "eliminate interfering and restrictive factors and adopt constructive and pragmatic measures" to improve military-to-military relations and bilateral ties.近年来，南海和台海局势紧张升级，这主要是由于美国及其盟友推行遏制中国的举措所致。美国国防部应认识到，中国人民解放军在坚决维护国家主权、安全和发展利益的同时，致力于推动稳定、积极的军事关系。董军部长敦促美国议员“消除干扰限制因素，采取建设性、务实举措”，以改善两军关系和双边关系。For bilateral ties to proceed smoothly, there must be a consensus that China and the US are partners, not rivals or enemies. The two nations are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prosper together for their own good and for the world.中美关系要顺利发展，必须达成一个共识：中美是伙伴，而非对手或敌人。为了两国自身利益和世界福祉，中美完全有能力相互成就、共同繁荣。During his meeting with the House of Representatives delegation, Foreign Minister Wang expressed the hope that the visit will help the US side understand China accurately.在会见众议院代表团时，王毅外长表示，希望此次访问能帮助美方准确了解中国。He rightly urged the US to view China objectively, approach differences rationally, engage in friendly interactions, and actively explore new areas of cooperation so as to realize sustainable China-US relations that are stable and sound.他合理敦促美方客观看待中国，理性处理分歧，开展友好互动，积极探索新的合作领域，推动中美关系实现稳定、健康、可持续发展。Doing so would be conducive to enabling the two countries to achieve mutual success and shared prosperity. For that, the US needs to work hand in hand with China in the same direction so as to achieve win-win outcomes. They should make joint efforts with mutual respect to empower each other to achieve success, becoming partners for common development.此举将有助于中美两国实现相互成就、共同繁荣。为此，美方需与中方相向而行、携手合作，以实现共赢。双方应在相互尊重基础上共同努力，相互赋能成就彼此，成为共同发展的伙伴。US congressional delegation (led by Adam Smith)n.美国国会代表团（由亚当·史密斯带队） /ˌjuː ˈes kənˈɡreʃənl ˌdelɪˈɡeɪʃn (led baɪ ˈædəm smɪθ)/China-US military communicationn.中美军事沟通/ˌtʃaɪnə ˌjuː ˈes ˈmɪlətri kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress faces FY funding deadline – IRS to issue notices on international OBBBA provisions effective in 2025 by year-end – IRS GLAM: BPT relief available under US treaty for business profits earned by reverse foreign hybrid – OECD releases review on BEPS Action 13 on CbCR.

Thursday on Wake Up! 1st hour: Cyclist murdered on the Huckelberry Loop. Tucson still won't wake the hell up. 2nd hour: US Congressman David Schweikert talks abou another CR and the same old same old from the US Congress. 3rd Hour: Marana School Superintendent Dan Streeter make his Wake Up debut going deep with Chris on an assortment of issues!

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We seem to be stuck in a purgatory when it comes to the worst of the social media platforms. We know they're not great, but it's hard to muster enough motivation to bother to leave. In today's episode, motivated by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Cal puts on his technology critic hat and offers a step-by-step technical explanation for why these platforms are strictly and incessantly making your life worse and why the only reasonable response is to quit them. He then answers listener questions on the topic and reacts to some recent news about the US Congress getting involved.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today's episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaDeep Dive: Is it Finally Time to Leave Social Media? [0:40]How do I find everything I should be blocking on my kid's phone? [38:59]Is it okay that I make YouTube Videos? [43:39]Shouldn't we focus on using social media better? [49:13]CASE STUDY: A musician and social media [58:00]CAL REACTS: US House panel asks internet CEOs to testify after Charlie Kirk assassination [1:10:42]Links:Buy Cal's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slowGet a signed copy of Cal's “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/Cal's monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?reuters.com/world/us/us-house-panel-asks-online-forum-ceos-testify-after-charlie-kirk-assassination-2025-09-17/youtube.com/watch?v=gjVm0K_ETX8Thanks to our Sponsors:calderalab.com/deepmiro.comgrammarly.com/podcast1password.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress fails to pass CR to fund federal government – Trump Administration to release first IRS Priority Guidance Plan soon – Eighth Circuit vacates Tax Court TP decision in Medtronics – USTR initiates public review of USMCA – US Customs and Border Protection releases updated guidance on US-Japan trade agreement – President Trump signs EO on trade and security agreements – OECD releases report on revised BEPS Action 5 transparency framework.

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Since 1951, when Tibet was formally annexed into the People's Republic of China, Tibet has been a battleground between China's efforts to assert control and the Tibetan people's struggle to preserve their cultural and religious identity. This past August, Xi Jinping made a surprise visit to Tibet, his second since becoming China's top leader in 2012. Less than two months earlier, the Dalai Lama, now 90 years old, announced that his office, not China, would choose his successor when he passes. A few months before that, the Dalai Lama revealed in a memoir that he would reincarnate outside of China. The PRC insists that the next incarnation – the 15th Dalai Lama – will be born inside PRC territory and approved by the Chinese government. What are Beijing's interests in Tibet and how has Xi Jinping pursued them since coming to power? What is likely to occur after the Dalai Lama's passing? I'm delighted to have as my guest today Tendor Dorjee. Tendor is an adjunct assistant professor of political science at Columbia University, a senior researcher at the Tibet Action Institute, and the inaugural Stephanie G Neuman Fellow at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. He recently co-authored an article in Foreign Affairs titled Beijing's Dangerous Game in Tibet”.Timestamps[00:00] Start [02:08] Beijing's Key Interests in Tibet [04:06] Xi Jinping's Approach to Tibet [07:00] Internal and External Drivers of Tibet Policy [08:08] Xi's Recent Visit to Tibet [11:34] Infrastructure Developments and Expansionism  [15:27] Beijing's Succession Plans and Tibetan Reactions to a Future Dalai Lama [20:27] Risk of Unrest and Crackdowns [25:43] Implications for Neighboring States 

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

When the US Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no one expected it to become a prominent tool for confronting sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is the civil rights law that prohibits education programs from discriminating “on the basis of sex.” At the time, however, the term “sexual harassment” was not yet in use; this kind of misconduct was simply accepted as part of life for girls and women at schools and universities. In Unlawful Advances: How Feminists Transformed Title IX (Princeton UP, 2025), Celene Reynolds shows how the women claiming protection under Title IX made sexual harassment into a form of sex discrimination barred by the law. Working together, feminist students and lawyers fundamentally changed the right to equal opportunity in education and schools' obligations to ensure it. Drawing on meticulously documented case studies, Reynolds explains how Title IX was applied to sexual harassment, linking the actions of feminists at Cornell, Yale, and Berkeley. Through analyses of key lawsuits and an original dataset of federal Title IX complaints, she traces the evolution of sexual harassment policy in education—from the early applications at elite universities to the growing sexual harassment bureaucracies on campuses today—and how the work of these feminists has forever shaped the law, university governance, and gender relations on campus. Reynolds argues that our political and interpretive struggle over this application of Title IX is far from finished. Her account illuminates this ongoing effort, as well as the more general process by which citizens can transform not only the laws that govern us, but also the very meaning of equality under American law. New Books in Women's History Podcast Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College, website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress moving toward a temporary CR to fund the government, followed by year-end spending bill – Treasury open to revisiting Section 899 retaliatory tax if countries fail to amend BEPS global minimum tax framework – Treasury Secretary warned by some in Congress not to dilute CAMT – US Supreme Court accepts President Trump's tariff policy case, oral arguments week of 3 November.

On September 9th, the US Congress held one of the most highly anticipated UAP Hearings to date! Witnesses testified before lawmakers, bringing new revelations, personal encounters, and insider perspectives on the UFO/UAP mystery. This was the full hearing. The witnesses who testified were: Dylan Borland – Former Air Force officer with direct UAP encounter experience. Jeffrey Nuccetelli – U.S. Air Force veteran and radar operator with documented UAP tracking. George Knapp – Investigative journalist. Chief Alexandro Wiggins – U.S. Army witness with firsthand knowledge of UAP incidents. Joe Spielberger - Senior Policy Counsel of Project On Government Oversight. Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. ANOMACON 2025: http://www.anomacon.com Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DO Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com Email: Ryan.Sprague51@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/NTkmuwyB4F Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryansprague.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomewhereSkies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewhereskiespod/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryansprague51 Order Ryan's new book: https://a.co/d/4KNQnM4 Order Ryan's older book: https://amzn.to/3PmydYC Store: http://tee.pub/lic/ULZAy7IY12U Proud member of SpectreVision Radio: https://www.spectrevision.com/podcasts Read Ryan's articles at: https://medium.com/@ryan-sprague51 Opening Theme Song by Septembryo Copyright © 2025 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. This content constitutes transformative work and is used under the principles of fair use for purposes including, but not limited to, criticism, commentary, satire, news reporting, teaching, education, and research. #UAP #UFOs #UAPHearing #Disclosure #Congress #UAPDisclosure #Aliens #UAPNews

Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly. The Braver Angels National organization launched a two-year initiative around the topic of immigration - The Citizens Commission on Immigration. The goal is to demonstrate to our US Congress that Americans with differing views can find common ground. The initiative was launched after our 2024 convention and the result of a vote by a balanced red-blue group of about 750 delegates. It will culminate with a "Report to the Nation." The process is similar to the previous two-year initiative on Trustworthy Elections. Also on the program... The idea of a “traditional” college student — 18 to 24 years old, living on campus, and attending classes full-time — may no longer match reality. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump wants to change the way Americans vote, promising to introduce measures such as mandatory voter ID and a ban on mail-in voting. But what is his motivation? And what might the consequences be? This week Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian US politics and democracy reporter George Chidi about whether the president could be trying to tip the scales in next year's midterms Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.com

CBDCs are back in the spotlight as the US Congress returns from recess. Lawmakers have tucked a ban on the digital dollar into the must-pass defense bill, framing it as a fight over privacy and surveillance. But is a CBDC really an imminent threat or just a political talking point?In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, host Savannah Fortis sits down with Sheila Warren, CEO of the Project Liberty Institute, to cut through the noise. From wholesale vs retail CBDCs to how other governments are moving ahead, Sheila explains where the US stands and whether stablecoins may already be filling the gap.[0:00] Intro: Congress back, CBDC debate heats up[3:07] Anti-CBDC bill and NDAA provision explained[5:20] Sheila on US vs global CBDC progress[8:08] Privacy concerns are design choices[10:33] Wholesale vs retail CBDCs[12:32] Why retail CBDCs aren't realistic in the US[14:31] Stablecoins as “jet fuel” of the digital economy[15:45] Political fight: Banks vs crypto over rails[16:41] Real privacy risks beyond CBDCs[27:50] A future “Fed-adjacent” product?This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.This episode is brought to you by Coinlocally — the platform that brings crypto and forex together under one roof. Trade Convert, Spot, Futures, Grid Bots, Copy Trading, and MT5 in a single secure app, with some of the lowest fees in the industry. Cointelegraph podcast listeners get an exclusive $100 trading bonus at coinlocally.com by using the code CT0001.Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.comIf you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Congress returns to FY 26 funding deadline, possible tax legislation – Federal Circuit rules against Trump Administration's tariff policy – President Trump issues Executive Order on US-Japan trade agreement.

Tributes have been paid to the legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani. We speak to Lady Helen Taylor, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth, who in the 1980s and 90s became something of a muse to the designer and a brand ambassador, wearing his clothes when she was on royal duties.Also today: Some fiery exchanges in the US Congress as health secretary RFK Junior defends his ideas about vaccines; and the elderly women diving into murky lakes looking for trash.(Photo: Armani reimagined and modernised women's and men's suits. Credit: Getty Images)

‘Five armed officers dragged Graham Linehan off a flight, detained him for 16 hours, over tweets!'Toby Young says 'the world woke up' to the state of free speech in Britain after Nigel Farage testified to US Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The August Recess has been a staple of the congressional calendar for decades. In the 1960s the demands placed on the US Congress were changing. Lawmaking had moved from a part-time to a full-time gig. And as the pace of life intensified, so too did the workload on legislators. Looking for a way to balance their busy schedules with those of families, some members of Congress pushed for a defined summer recess. This they received in the form of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970. Now, every summer, the Congress takes a recess in the month of August, allowing members to go home, meet with constituents, or simply take vacation. But the political machine in Washington never stops turning, and when the members come back, more work is always waiting. So it is now, as Congress returns this week. Here to discuss what we might expect over this next session is Steve Chartan, Vice president of Government Relations, here at the Heritage Foundation.

China is preparing to host a massive military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of WWII. World leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un will be looking on, but most Western leaders will not be there. We explore what the display of military might means for the world and speak to the man dubbed the "architect" of Trump's China policy in his first term.Comedy writer and co-creator of Father Ted, Graham Linehan, has been arrested in London over social media posts concerning trans issues. Tomorrow Nigel Farage will speak to the US Congress about the issue about free speech in the UK and promised to raise the issue. We speak to one of the Congressman Farage will be addressing.And as a review finds Scotland's police need better uniforms, we ask a fashion designer to lend his expertise.

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1382 - Full Version (With repeater ID breaks every 10 minutes) Release Date: August 23, 2025 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Jordan Kurtz, KE9BPO, Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, George Lamas, KC2OXJ, Ed Johnson. W2PH, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Rich Lawrence, KB2MOB, Tammy Walker, KI5ODE, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS Approximate Running Time: 1:51:37 Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1382 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. AMSAT: MESAT1 Named A Finalist In Global Satellite Contest 2. AMSAT: AMSAT Organizations Continue To Challenge AST SpaceMobile Use Of Ham Radio Spectrum 3. AMSAT: NASA Satellite That Scientists And Farmers Rely On May Be Destroyed On Purpose 4. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 5. WIA: FCC Cites Device In Use At A Spa For Interference 6. ARD: Club Week is Coming This Fall 7. RI: FCC To Open Rulemaking On Revamping United States Emergency Alert System 8. NASA: NASA Says Betelgeuse May Go Supernova Soon 9. ARRL: Candidates Named For ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections 10. ARRL: The Best Of Amateur Radio Honored With ARRL Awards 11. ARRL: New ARRL Book Release: Stealth Antennas For Ham Radio 12. ARRL: Lou Dietrich, N2TU, Noted DXer, Past INDEXA Chairman, Passes Away 13. ARRL: Hacking For SETI At The Allen Telescope Array 14. ARRL: The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club Will Participate In Jamboree-On-The-Air 15. ARRL: Wedding Day QSOs From Mount Princeton In Colorado 16. An Important Part Of The South Georgia DxPedition Will Involve Youth 17. Federal Emergency Alert Grants Will Exclude Public Radio 18. AST SpaceMobile Proposes Its Satellite Launch Window 19. Student Satellite Project From Canada Moves Ahead 20. Unauthorized Handheld Radios Are The Target Of Indian Officials 21. Radio Society of Great Britain Invites The World To Work In UK 22. ARRL: Upcoming Regional Conventions and RadioSport Contests 23. CYN: Fatal Texas floods trigger the FCC to review and possibly update the US Emergency Alert System 24. ARD: A candidate for US Congress focuses on issues related to amateur radio 25. AMSAT: New ISS Crew expands the space station population to eleven 26. WIA: International Amateur Radio Union Societies file comments with the FCC on AST/70cm concerns 27. WIA: Hawaiian Broadcasters are seeking access to encrypted Police Scanner traffic 28. HKDY: WiFi is being allowed near the Greenback Observatory in the West Virginia Radio Quiet Zone for the first time 29. ARRL: Amateurs prepare for the forecasted busy Hurricane Season 30. NOAA: Legacy NOAA Weather Satellites are being decommissioned 31. NOAA: The National Weather Service is now hiring following recent mass firings 32. Florida retirees are preparing for the upcoming storm season by building a local radio network 33. ARD: The HamCation Awards Committee seeks nominations for the upcoming 2026 season Plus these Special Features This Week: * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, will explain "How to listen to local RF via a web browser." * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with all the latest news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming radio sport contests, and more * Weekly Propagation Forecast from the ARRL * Will Rogers, K5WLR - A Century Of Amateur Radio - This week, Will takes us aboard The Wayback Machine, to March 20th, 1923, when Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover convened his second National Radio Conference and where amateurs are assigned a band of wavelengths for the first time. This week is Part One of a Two-Part series titled, "First Band, Top Band" ----- Full Podcast (ID breaks every 10 mins for use on ham frequencies): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcast.rss Full Podcast (No ID Breaks for LPFM or personal listening): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcastlpfm.rss Truncated Podcast (Approximately 1 hour in length): https://www.twiar.net/twiarpodcast60.rss Website: https://www.twiar.net X: https://x.com/TWIAR Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twiar.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari YouTube: https://bit.ly/TWIARYouTube RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full Static file, updated weekly): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 Automated (1-hour Static file, updated weekly): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.

Topics00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:10 - Ross Coulthart tells Sky News that FBI Director Kash Patel is investigating allegations that people have been murdered to protect the truth about UFOs. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957010400756572224 00:05:33 - Dr. Avi Loeb is fueling speculation that the incoming 3I/Atlas is an alien spacecraft and that it could destroy or save humanity. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957199320970670300 00:08:20 - Beware of "False Light" teachers who start out humble and open minded but go on to establish cults where attention is placed on the leader's qualities, etc. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957263904452813082 00:14:34 - Gray Alien Interrogation Video is Genuine: Case Closed: https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957439543306600651 00:18:55 - First-hand witnesses of classified UFO tech and NHI are being pressured not to come forward as whistleblowers to reveal what they know https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957461987958370454 00:23:40 - The next UAP hearing is locked for Sept 9. Word is at least 2 of the 4+ witnesses will be firsthand. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957599915208765942 00:25:07 - Hopi prophesy says that a man with a "red hat" will play a significant role in a time of purification, the "great white brother" will return to usher us into a new age of peace in the 5th world. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957788171715952709 00:28:29 - Revisiting a 2022 prediction about an object entering our solar system in 2027 that leads to extraterrestrial life showing itself. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957895924765851698 00:32:33 - Anthony Scaramucci, former Trump administration Communications Director, said that the first thing he did after receiving his security clearance was ask about UFOs but intelligence officials rebuffed him. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1957985325374140524 00:36:20 - Why doesn't President Trump spend political capital on passage of the UAP Disclosure Act if he is has been briefed on different ET groups among us https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958130615355576744 00:40:51 - 3I/Atlas, Friend or Foe. Cleaning up Washington DC's Satanic Power Base https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958132071068533159 00:43:27 - Federalization of Washington DC Metro police was a cover for Federal forces to raid an extensive underground tunnel system in the DC area used by Satanists/Deep State and their ET overlords. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958134824348107218 00:48:45 - Is President Trump's attempt to remove "wokeness" from the Smithsonian Museum just a cover for federal forces to raid Smithsonian holdings to find and release evidence of giants, ancient civilizations & technologies? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958140070235373732 00:50:39 - Leaked documents showing 1.7 million Ukrainian troops killed or missing match estimates from reliable sources cited by Col. Douglas MacGregor, et al. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958193972146258278 01:00:51 - The September 9th UAP Hearing: Could This Be the Moment Disclosure Finally Breaks Open? https://x.com/UAPReportingCnt/status/1958326097202008085 01:02:09 - David Grusch can't share his info about UFO reverse engineering programs due to Non-Disclosure Agreements and clearance levels, despite his desire to inform the US Congress. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958522045379039408 01:07:37 - Dr. Eric Davis made headlines again when Congressman Eric Burlison recounted that Davis had named four broad categories of NHI that appear in reports; https://x.com/JasonWilde108/status/1958504662526538162 01:09:35 - I disagree with what Kab portraying himself as the authoritative source on the Galactic Federation (of Light) based on his many years of ET contact. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1958854406801064020 01:15:30 - Earth's Liberation from the Deep State & Joining the Galactic Federation – New Webinar https://www.crowdcast.io/c/earthliberationfromdeepstate

 Jon Stewart has just concluded a six-year investigation of a VHS Tape showing an alleged interrogation of a Gray Alien who was captured sometime around 1991 and held in the S-2 facility at Area 51. Stewart was sent an email from an insider with a list of ten names of officials in the room during the interrogation and was able to track down some of the officials to confirm their involvement. This included a Carthusian monk whose identity Stewart learned about and he was able to interview. The monk confirmed his participation in classified government programs involving interrogation of foreigners and exotic individuals.Stewart learned that the cameraman who filmed the alien interrogation was part of an acclimation program approved by the MJ-12 Group. Stewart discussed others such as Dr. Daniel Burisch and Bob Lazar who were also part of acclimation programs sponsored by MJ-12 that approved the release of extraterrestrial related information. Stewart asserts that a significant proportion of MJ-12 members are in favor of disclosure.Stewart was able to learn the identity of the mysterious Victor who first publicized the alien interrogation video after receiving it from the cameraman. According to Stewart, Victor's real name is Stanton John Willett, whose name was mentioned in an Area 51 log book.Stewart's remarkable conclusion that the Alien interrogation video is genuine has not been pursued by members of the US Congress who instead have focused on claims of alien biologics recovered from UFO crashes.  Stewart believes that members of Congress are pursuing limited hangouts when it comes to the UFO topic rather than focusing on the video evidence of a live alien being interrogated.Jon Stewart can be reached by email at: jonalanstewart@aol.comThe full alien interview can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=devj5cNlLhMJoin Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

TopicsLive Monthly Exopolitics Briefing - 3I/Atlas Alien Invasion Scare https://t.co/CBJLaEzoXD Here's a succinct message about remembering the infinite source intelligence that is inside us and not giving power away to external forces, Anunnaki, gods, ET federations, etc. https://t.co/pvXLRgzrqQ More ET humor. https://t.co/qmqNXzRdMs 3I Atlas: US Navy "Jedi" Admiral's Lead Starship Coming Home: Interview with George Kavassilas: https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1954866692577742874 An insightful channeled message of why scientists have detected the absence of whales singing off the California coast. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955084350787031512 President Donald Trump said: “I'm announcing a historic action to rescue our nation's capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam, and squalor, and worse. This is Liberation Day in DC, and we're going to take our capital back.” https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955236492374086047 JP (ret. US Army) shares more about his experiences in a med-bed that healed some of his injuries acquired during his covert service. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955256399363277235 White House orders a more aggressive review of Smithsonian museums holdings which has much exopolitical significance. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955413475854848430 My interview on Redacted discussing the exopolitical implications of President Trump federalizing the Washington DC police and liberating the nation's capital.Live Monthly Exopolitics Briefing - 3I/Atlas Alien Invasion Scare https://t.co/CBJLaEzoXD Another video by JP (ret. US Army) describing the different functions of space arks and their locations https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955841821373878757 Nordics taking charge of Space Arks, Deep State and AI - Interview with Alex Collier https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955956253567431079 Congresswoman Anna Luna shares some of her personal conclusions regarding her investigations into UFOs/UAPs https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1955974189535367653 The US Congress is having difficulties in scheduling whistleblowers to testify in SCIF facilities or hearings about UFOs. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1956321419823837467 The next semester of classes to gain an Exopolitics Certificate/Diploma begin on Sept 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXGNFPF3B8A Here's compelling evidence that the collective consciousness of humanity is getting ready for extraterrestrial disclosure. We are very close. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1956364355768918474 Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Is Cutting Sugary Foods From SNAP A Bad Idea? • ICE Detention Facility In Tennessee? • Will Pot Be Legalized in TN? • Illegal Alien Representation In Congress? - Brandon Lewis Of The Tennessee Conservative Joins YAFFEE Live To Discuss All This & More!Check out more from Yaffee Here - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, host Ben Plumley engages in a comprehensive discussion with journalist and author Emily Bass about the current state of global health, specifically focusing on HIV/AIDS. Recorded in sunny Sacramento, they reflect on the extraordinary events of the past few months and assess the alignment of innovation and equity in global health. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of community-based care and accountability, the evolving role of international NGOs, and the critical nature of differentiated service delivery in HIV treatment. They also discuss the geopolitical uncertainties affecting global health funding and the influence of recent political changes in the US on the future of the global HIV response. They touch upon the significant role of entities like PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and UNAIDS, and the necessity for national contributions and regional procurement in sustaining HIV programs. Emily emphasizes the need to preserve community-based accountability and the value of innovative, country-led solutions for delivering healthcare. They conclude with a commitment to delve deeper into HIV prevention in a future episode, recognizing the ongoing challenges and opportunities in achieving global HIV/AIDS objectives. Emily's book: To End a Plague: America's Fight to Defeat AIDS in Africa https://www.amazon.com/End-Plague-Americas-Defeat-Africa/dp/1541762436 Emily's recent essay in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/opinion/pepfar-hiv-foreign-aid.html Emily's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilysbass Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:36 Guest Introduction: Emily's Expertise 02:26 Global Health Check-In 03:11 Humanitarian Crises and HIV 05:00 Impact of Global Health Policies 06:44 HIV Treatment Challenges 08:57 Sustainability and Ownership in HIV Response 12:47 Global Health Architecture and Funding 16:33 The Role of PEPFAR and Global Fund 22:25 Future of Global Health Initiatives 38:25 Global Fund's Role in Procurement and National Contributions 40:33 US Congress and Global Health Budget 42:15 Innovation in Global AIDS Response 49:30 The Importance of Differentiated Service Delivery 01:00:58 Community Accountability in Public Health 01:09:38 Challenges and Future of HIV Prevention Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health discussions: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast

TopicsCongressman Eric Burlinson says the US Congress is ready to force disclosure of UFO-related special access programs if the Trump admin doesn't. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1951951070520918128Tucker Carlson says the government is under supernatural control and wants you not to believe in the supernatural https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1951953722537316773 Alex Collier recommends that Enki and the Nibiru beings should step aside from humanity's current development. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1951982565344072026 Vice President JD Vance is "obsessed with the whole UFO thing". https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1952166345967329579 Why aren't military witnesses with firsthand experiences with non-human intelligence not coming forward to testify before the US Congress? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1952174980168384927 Some Star Trek humor. https://t.co/XEnxvq3BtD Galactic Federation Envoy on a Mission to warn humanity of the AI Threat https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1952340933867147346 Telepathic communication between Valiant Thor and Dr. Andrea Martin where they discuss a variety of topics such as starseeds/galactic envoys being taken up on ET ships at night and choosing not to remember. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1952374775185109000 How would the US transport a 100kW Nuclear Reactor to the Moon: Boeing Starliner, SpaceX Starship, or secretly via a reverse engineered ARV/Solar Warden? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1952758472308588972 Some say 3I/Atlas may be an ET craft (Avi Loeb) others that it is the returning Anunnaki (Kerry Cassidy), others that it is going to be used in a false flag alien event (e.g., Jeremy Corbell?). https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1953039424041652296 Tulsi Gabbard believes in extraterrestrial life but is very coy about what she is allowed to reveal in her official capacity as Director of National Intelligence. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1953041779986436286 Dr. Eric Davis says that NHI exist and are off-world (ET) beings yet insists that alien spacecraft have not been successfully reverse-engineered. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1953276992519897295 Portals, Space Arks, Galactic Federation Infiltration & AI Threat: Interview with Erica Amoreena: https://t.co/W8lXa0g0u1Dave Akira's channeled messages are very uplifting. I like a good dose of hopium sprinkled with realism. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1953594577224675783 The weaponization of robots and AI proceeds doggedly in the case of China. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/19537753002546096853I/Atlas is a stealth space craft belonging to Jedi Navy Admirals in charge of the disclosure process: George Kavassilas Interview – Get Early Access on PatreonLive Monthly Exopolitics Briefing - 3I/Atlas Alien Invasion Scare https://t.co/CBJLaEzoXD

My conversation with Dean starts at about 31 minutes but I have your headlines and clips first! Learn more about Farm Jam Sept 5-7 Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Dean Baker co-founded CEPR in 1999. His areas of research include housing and macroeconomics, intellectual property, Social Security, Medicare, and European labor markets. His blog, Beat the Press, provides commentary on economic reporting. His analyses have appeared in many major publications, including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, the Financial Times (London), and the New York Daily News. Dean received his BA from Swarthmore College and his PhD in economics from the University of Michigan. Dean has written several books, including Getting Back to Full Employment: A Better Bargain for Working People (with Jared Bernstein, Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2013); The End of Loser Liberalism: Making Markets Progressive (Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2011); Taking Economics Seriously (MIT Press, 2010), which thinks through what we might gain if we took the ideological blinders off of basic economic principles; and False Profits: Recovering from the Bubble Economy (PoliPoint Press, 2010), about what caused — and how to fix — the 2008–2009 economic crisis. In 2009, he wrote Plunder and Blunder: The Rise and Fall of the Bubble Economy (PoliPoint Press), which chronicled the growth and collapse of the stock and housing bubbles and explained how policy blunders and greed led to catastrophic — but completely predictable — market meltdowns. He also wrote a chapter (“From Financial Crisis to Opportunity”) in Thinking Big: Progressive Ideas for a New Era (Progressive Ideas Network, 2009). His previous books include The United States Since 1980 (Cambridge University Press, 2007), The Conservative Nanny State: How the Wealthy Use the Government to Stay Rich and Get Richer (Center for Economic and Policy Research, 2006), and Social Security: The Phony Crisis (with Mark Weisbrot, University of Chicago Press, 1999). His book Getting Prices Right: The Debate Over the Consumer Price Index (editor, M.E. Sharpe, 1997) was a winner of a Choice Book Award as one of the outstanding academic books of the year. Among his numerous articles are “The Benefits of a Financial Transactions Tax,” Tax Notes 121, no. 4 (2008); “Are Protective Labor Market Institutions at the Root of Unemployment? A Critical Review of the Evidence” (with David R. Howell, Andrew Glyn, and John Schmitt), Capitalism and Society 2, no. 1 (2007); “Asset Returns and Economic Growth,” with Brad DeLong and Paul Krugman, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity (2005); “Financing Drug Research: What Are the Issues,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2004); “Medicare Choice Plus: The Solution to the Long-Term Deficit Problem,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2004); “Professional Protectionists: The Gains From Free Trade in Highly Paid Professional Services,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2003); and “The Run-Up in Home Prices: Is It Real or Is It Another Bubble?,” Center for Economic and Policy Research (2002). Dean previously worked as a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute and an assistant professor at Bucknell University. He has also worked as a consultant for the World Bank, the Joint Economic Committee of the US Congress, and the OECD's Trade Union Advisory Council. He was the author of the weekly online commentary on economic reporting, the Economic Reporting Review, from 1996 to 2006.   Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi-Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

We face a special challenge in America.James Naughtie speaks to veteran US politician John Kerry about the state of American politics and his long career at the top of global affairs.As well as standing for president himself as the Democratic candidate in 2004, he served as Secretary of State in the Obama administration and as Joe Biden's climate envoy. Secretary Kerry was at the centre of some of the most significant global crises in recent history from Iraq to Iran and Syria. He still believes one of America's greatest foreign policy mistakes was invading Iraq in 2003 without first seeking formal approval from the US Congress.He is forthright in his views on America today, saying he has never seen anything like what the country is living through. He describes politics as defined by greed and insensitivity, and guided by the lowest aspirations. For his Democratic party to return to power once more, he challenges them to face and address the issues the American people care about, including immigration. Thank you to the Politically team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: James Naughtie Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Giles Edwards Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: John Kerry. Credit: Reuters)

The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been investigated time and again, but in 2025, the US Congress held new hearings on the latest release of government files. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss whatwas revealed including new testimony from 6 witnesses. The post John F. Kennedy Assassination Hearings (Lee Harvey Oswald? Conspiracy? CIA? Coverup?) appeared first on StarQuest Media.