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The Retrospectors
Governing Outer Space

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:00


On 10th October, 1967 a treaty went into force that has gone on to become the backbone for all international space law – a United Nations-approved agreement known as the The Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, but better known today as the Outer Space Treaty. It's a relatively succinct document of just 17 articles, some as short as a single sentence, but it represented a lot of fundamentally very challenging cooperation at the time. Not least because it came about when the Cold War was in full swing, and both the United States and the Soviet Union wanted to prevent the expansion of the nuclear arms race into space.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why the principles of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 turned out to be a good fit for rules on what can and can't be done in outer space; revisit everyone's favourite topic of property law in the 13th century; and discuss whether Elon Musk will, according to the law, own other planets if he lands on them. Further Reading: • ‘Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies' (US Department of State, 2009): https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/5181.htm  • ‘How an international treaty signed 50 years ago became the backbone for space law' (The Verge, 2017): https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/27/14398492/outer-space-treaty-50-anniversary-exploration-guidelines  • ‘Who Owns The Moon?' (Vsauce, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks8WH3xUo_E  This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Caveat
From alerts to aborts.

Caveat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 54:26


Will Daugherty, US Head of Norton Rose Fulbright's Cybersecurity practice, discussing the upcoming expiration of CISA 2015. Ben discusses Apple's decision to remove the ICEBlock app after pressure from the White House. Dave's got the story of the Secretary of Defense dialing back cyber training fro troops. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Links to today's stories: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers US Department of War reduces cybersecurity training, tells soldiers to focus on their mission ⁠Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ members on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K CyberWire's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ covers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China's covert influence campaign in the Philippines, where a Beijing-funded marketing firm used fake social media accounts to amplify pro-China narratives, attack U.S. alliances, and spread disinformation. The operation aimed to sway public opinion, undermine democratic discourse, and shape the country's political landscape ahead of future elections. Curious about the details? Head over to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caveat@thecyberwire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyber Security Today
AI Browser Steals Data

Cyber Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 10:55


AI Browsers Turn Rogue, Discord Data Breach, and Surge in Palo Alto Scans In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several significant cybersecurity concerns. Firstly, researchers at Layer X have uncovered a flaw in the Perplexity Comet AI browser that allows malicious prompts to turn the browser into a data thief with just a single click. Additionally, Discord has disclosed a data breach affecting users' personal information due to a third-party customer service provider compromise. Cybersecurity researchers have also reported a massive surge in scans targeting Palo Alto Network's login portals, suggesting potential reconnaissance for future attacks. Finally, the US Department of Defense has opted to reduce its mandatory cybersecurity training to allow military personnel to focus on their core missions, a move that has raised concerns given the intertwined nature of cyber and kinetic warfare. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:32 AI Browser Security Flaw: Comet Jacking 03:11 Discord Data Breach: What Happened? 05:59 Surge in Scans Targeting Palo Alto Devices 08:07 US Department of Defense Cuts Cybersecurity Training 10:23 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Limitless Africa
How to make money from your creativity in Africa

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 14:46


"We are talking about explosively popular content, explosively sellable, bankable product."Afrobeats is topping global charts. Nollywood is Nigeria's second largest employer. African fashion is inspiring runways from Paris to New York. But who really benefits when African creativity goes global? In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu speak to Taiye Selasi, writer and producer, and Liz Lenjo, one of East Africa's leading entertainment lawyers. They explore how protecting intellectual property (IP) can unlock wealth for African creators, why many artists still fear fighting for their rights, and how the diaspora plays a powerful role in bringing African art, music and stories to global audiences.Plus: The steps to take if someone steals your idea

T-Minus Space Daily
The UK moves to defend space-based assets.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 13:11


The UK Space Agency (UKSA)  and UK Space Command have announced a new project to detect and analyse lasers being used against UK satellites. Safran Federal Systems has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) has been awarded a $4M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from the US Department of War. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats - GOV.UK Russia persistently targeting British satellites, UK Space Command chief says- The Guardian Safran Federal Systems selected by DARPA for Robust Quantum Sensor development Cosmic Shielding Corporation awarded TACFI contract to speed deployment of advanced space electronics – SatNews MSRO- The world's first space fund for islands Exolaunch to Deploy 13 Customer Satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission China's female astronauts: Breaking barriers, reaching for the stars - CGTN Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows- Reuters Elon Musk's SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies IAC 2025 Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copper State of Mind: public relations, media, and marketing in Arizona
Journalists, Comedians, and Other Casualties in the War on Truth

Copper State of Mind: public relations, media, and marketing in Arizona

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 21:55 Transcription Available


The core principle of journalism is to "seek the truth and report it," a mission that is constantly challenged by those who don't want the truth to be told.The First Amendment protects journalism in the United States, yet there is a growing concern about governmental restrictions on press freedoms. Journalists are facing unprecedented attempts to silence them through lawsuits and intimidation, raising alarms about the future of the free press.Can the truth survive an assault by the US Department of War?Read the transcript and notes for this episode on our website. Key Takeaways The First Amendment guarantees freedom of press and speech, but these rights are increasingly under attack by new government restrictions and litigation. Journalism is crucial for democracy as it holds power to account, yet current trends threaten to stifle investigative reporting and free expression. The lines between news, opinion, and entertainment are blurring, demanding that audiences become more critical of their media consumption. Young journalists may become discouraged from pursuing hard-hitting stories, leading to a prominent decline in investigative journalism. Advocacy and support for journalistic freedom are vital in preserving a healthy, informed democracy and counteracting misinformation. Follow the podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow Copper State of Mind in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app. We publish new episodes every other Friday. Just pick your preferred podcast player from this link, open the app, and click the button to “Follow” the show: https://copperstateofmind.show/listen Need to hire a PR firm? We demystify the process and give you some helpful advice in Episode 19: "How to Hire a Public Relations Agency in Arizona: Insider Tips for Executives and Marketing Directors." CreditsCopper State of Mind, hosted by Abbie Fink and Dr. Adrian McIntyre, is brought to you by HMA Public Relations, a full-service public relations firm in Phoenix, AZ.The show is recorded and produced by the team at Speed of Story, a strategic communications consultancy for PR agencies and marketing firms, and distributed by PHX.fm, the leading independent B2B podcast network in Arizona.If you like this podcast, you might also enjoy PRGN Presents: PR News & Views from the Public Relations Global Network, featuring conversations about strategic communications, marketing, and PR from PRGN, "the world's local public relations agency.”

Limitless Africa
"Vision without execution is hallucination" - Adam Grant on the skills that African entrepreneurs need to succeed

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 24:04


“Vision without execution is hallucination.”In this episode of Limitless Africa, Claude Grunitzky speaks with Adam Grant, bestselling author and organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about why character skills like discipline and initiative matter more than we think. They unpack surprising research from West Africa showing that entrepreneurs who develop personal initiative outperformed those with traditional training. The episode also explores the importance of failure, second chances, and how African societies can balance cultural tradition with critical thinking.Plus: How you can keep the old guard happy.

Multipolarista
US war secretary encourages military to commit war crimes, as Trump threatens 'enemy within' USA

Multipolarista

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 28:58


US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gathered top generals and encouraged the military to commit war crimes and ignore international law. Donald Trump ordered the Department of War to use US cities as "training grounds" to fight the "enemy within". Ben Norton reports on the increasingly authoritarian US empire. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPKiKWkVqdE Topics 0:00 (CLIP) Pete Hegseth message to US military 0:54 US Department of War takes mask off empire 1:31 US empire's wars come home 2:25 (CLIP) Trump threatens "enemy within" USA 3:00 Special event in Quantico, Virginia 3:21 (CLIP) "Era of Department of Defense is over" 4:07 (CLIP) "Strongest, most lethal military on planet" 4:21 War is peace 4:46 (CLIP) "Peace through strength" 5:31 Trump admin attacks "wokeness" & DEI 6:21 Missing the forest for the trees 7:06 (CLIP) Hegseth encourages war crimes 8:09 USA attacks international law 8:51 Pete Hegseth: Fox News pundit 10:25 (CLIP) Hegseth wants to "rewrite rules of war" 11:36 Hegseth's "American Crusade" 12:48 War with China 13:23 (CLIP) "We are preparing for war" 13:45 (CLIP) Targets: western hemisphere & China 14:07 Donald Trump's speech 14:30 US war on Venezuela 14:50 (CLIP) Trump threatens Venezuela 15:17 Colonial Monroe Doctrine 16:26 US seeks regime change in Venezuela 18:12 (CLIP) Trump wants Venezuela's oil 18:39 (CLIP) $1 trillion US military budget 19:09 (CLIP) Nobel Peace Prize for war 20:29 (CLIP) Trump boasts of NATO arms sales 22:11 US empire's wars 22:54 (CLIP) Department of Defense was "woke" 23:26 Conservative identity politics 23:41 USA: a country of war 24:21 Trump targets "enemy within" 25:17 (CLIP) "America is under invasion from within" 27:20 US authoritarian regime 28:01 (CLIP) US, British, & Roman empires 28:32 Outro

The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Timestamps: 00:00 OBB 00:33 Intro 01:24 eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai (https://hubs.ly/Q03JPL0B0)) 03:52 DACA is back Government Court Response 05:38 DACA Firearm Memo  07:14  OPT Site Visits  08:24 I-94 Based on Eastern Time  09:12 Gold Card Executive Order 10:05 US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce 10:46 OPLA Central/South America Asylum changes?! 11:30 Trump administration fires more immigration judges 11:52 Issues for Iranian cases 15:01 Circle.so community page (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h4z5l7) 16:08 BIA Matter of L-A-L-T- 17:00 ChatGPT errors of L-1 case 20:02 AOS Approval Notices   Show Notes: 1. DACA is Back! - Greg Siskin LinkedIn Post - Government Court Response - DACA Firearm Memo (Sept. 26, 2025)  2. OPT Site Visits (Robert Webber LinkedIn Post) 3. I-94 Based on Eastern Time (Jath Shao LinkedIn Post) 4. Gold Card Executive Order 5. US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce  6. Trump administration fires more immigration judges  7. BIA Matter of L-A-L-T-, 29 I&N Dec. 269 (BIA 2025) 

Arizona's Morning News
John Cohen, Former Undersecretary of Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Arizona's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:01


Sunday's Mormon church shooting resulted in four deaths and eight others wounded. Former undersecretary of intelligence & counter-terrorism coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, John Cohen, joined the show to talk about what can be learned by the shooter. 

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Inside the U.S. Department of State’s AI and Cyber Resilience Transformation

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 44:32


1015: "No one cares about AI if the Wi-Fi doesn't work." As CIO of the U.S. Department of State, Dr. Kelly Fletcher leads a global team delivering secure, resilient, and modern technology across 190 countries. In this episode of Technovation with Peter High, Dr. Kelly Fletcher, Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Department of State, shares how she leads technology strategy for 100,000 users across 190 countries. Kelly discusses her dual mandate of operational excellence and cybersecurity, including the department's rapid response to the 2023 Microsoft hack. She also explains how AI is reducing “toil” for diplomats, the rollout of StateChat and DocuChat, and the transformative potential of low-earth orbit satellite communications for global connectivity. With past leadership roles at the Department of Defense and the Navy, Kelly reflects on cultural differences across agencies, her philosophy on experimentation, and the future of cloud and cross-government collaboration.

Limitless Africa
Adam Grant: How we can rethink Africa's hidden potential

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 14:48


"You're a poster child for personal initiative."In this episode of Limitless Africa, Claude Grunitzky speaks with Adam Grant, bestselling author and organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about why character skills like discipline and initiative matter more than we think. They unpack surprising research from West Africa showing that entrepreneurs who develop personal initiative outperformed those with traditional training. The episode also explores the importance of failure, second chances, and how African societies can balance cultural tradition with critical thinking.Plus: What's on Adam Grant's to-don't list

Conversations That Matter
British Columbia Forestry on its Knees Guest: Kim Haakstad

Conversations That Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 24:44


British Columbia Forestry on its Knees Guest: Kim Haakstad By Stuart McNish   Independent of Trump's tariffs, the US Department of Commerce increased its duty on Canadian softwood lumber from 14 to 35 percent. Kim Haakstad, the President of the BC Council of Forest Industries, says, “It's a blow to an industry in trouble.” The war in the woods in the early 1990s led to the Forest Practices Code, which led to ongoing changes in legislation that hampered the industry and has seen more than 40,000 jobs disappear.   The reasons the forestry sector is on its knees have more to do with regulations and approval processes that undermine the economics of forestry. Haakstad says, “Wood availability is at historic lows, permitting systems are gridlocked, and investment is retreating in the face of prolonged uncertainty. The risk is not a gradual decline – it's accelerating closures, job losses, and the permanent erosion of the forest industry.”   Despite promises from the Premier and the Minister of Forests to restore the sector by increasing annual cuts to 45 million cubic metres, Haakstad says that “we need pragmatic actions” that will streamline the issues that are choking the industry.   We invited Kim Haakstad, the President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about saving the once mighty forestry sector.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/ Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

Good Mornings Podcast Edition
S24 E69: A DHS Human Trafficking Alert

Good Mornings Podcast Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 56:25


Why the US Department of Homeland Security says back-to-school season is an important time to raise awareness and learn to recognize the signs of human trafficking (at 13:15) --- Would you be surprised to learn that the best week of the year to buy a home is actually coming up next month? Here are the best ways to capitalize on that opportunity (at 23:15) --- HSFB Preview: The second half of the high school football season kicks off with the 4-1 Trojans hosting Oregon Clay on Homecoming Night (at 30:05) --- Another collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 47:23)

Limitless Africa
Olivier Madiba - "We don't have huge numbers, but we have huge profits"

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 28:45


"You cannot do it in the US. You cannot do it in Europe. It's too saturated, but you can still do it in Africa."Olivier Madiba is the founder of Kiro'o Games, the first video game studio in Cameroon and the first Africa-based studio to release a game on Xbox. He tells Claude why Africans have different ideas of success and what that means for video games; how low revenue doesn't necessarily translate to low profits; and what Africa can teach the modern world about the pricelessness of imperfection.Plus: Why being an imperfect human is a superpower.

Scrum.org Community
Unlearning Silence: Creating Space for Every Voice at Work

Scrum.org Community

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 39:28 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Patricia Kong hosts a discussion with Elaine Lin Hering, author of  USA Today Best Selling Book "Unlearning Silence," and Ravi Verma, a Professional Scrum Trainer. They examine how workplace culture and cultural norms influence who speaks up and why intentional communication matters.Elaine explains that silence can be strategic or damaging, depending on context, and emphasizes the need for leaders to create environments where all voices are heard. Ravi shares his experiences with reactive versus reflective decision-making and the importance of transparency. They discuss practical strategies for encouraging voice and the significance of designing inclusive meeting practices.Tune in to this inspiring episode that anyone can relate to!Get more insights about Unlearning Silence in this article on the Professional Scrum Unlocked Substack!About Elaine Lin Hering:Elaine Lin Hering a facilitator, writer, and speaker. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She is the former Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. She has worked with coal miners at BHP Billiton,micro-finance organizers in East Africa, mental health professionals in China, and senior leadership at the US Department of Commerce. Her clients include American Express, Chevron, Google, Nike, Novartis, PayPal, Pixar, and the Red Cross. She is the author of the USA Today Bestselling book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully (Penguin, 2024).About Ravi Verma:Ravi Verma is a Public Speaker, Agile Coach, Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, Evidence Based Management Consultant and Blogger with a passion for helping teams recapture the magic of making I.T. As the Founder and Chief Org Whisperer at The Org Whisperers, Ravi blends ideas from the world of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Organizational Development to develop strong teams and inspiring leaders at all levels of an organization. He recently co-founded his second startup - Al Dente, a platform that helps Agile Coach's and organizations empirically improve business outcomes in tandem with Agile delivery frameworks like Scrum. 

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
Episode #298: How Accreditors Can Be Catalysts for Innovation in Higher Ed

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 30:01


Dr. Maria Toyoda, newly appointed president of the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), joins Dustin for a refreshingly candid conversation about the current and future state of accreditation in higher ed. She shares how accreditors can be powerful partners for institutional change, why student success—not compliance—is the true north, and what's actually happening behind all the policy noise. From clarifying federal guidance to preparing for AI disruption, this episode offers a masterclass in leading with mission, metrics, and momentum.This episode includes a sponsored question in partnership with Brian LeDuc, founder of Learning, Designed — a consulting practice and newsletter focused on helping higher ed institutions design more student-centered systems and strategies.You can subscribe to the newsletter here.Guest Name: Dr. Maria Toyoda - President & CEO of WASC Senior College and University CommissionGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Maria Toyoda is president & CEO of WASC Senior College and University Commission, one of the seven formerly regional accreditors of institutions recognized by the US Department of Education. Previously, she served as executive vice president and provost at Western New England University; dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Suffolk University; and professor of political science and associate dean at Villanova University. She was a research scholar and associate director at Stanford University's Institute for International Studies and the Asia-Pacific Research Center. She received her AB from Stanford University and her PhD from Georgetown University. Maria has held numerous fellowships and visiting appointments in the United States and Japan. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tennessee Home & Farm Radio
Small Farms Play Critical Role in Farm Economy

Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 2:03


Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more.

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand
New report: Department of Homeland Security collected DNA from US citizens for years

Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


Stevie Glaberson, Director of research and advocacy at Georgetown's privacy center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss data that shows that the US Department of Homeland Security collected swabs of DNA from US citizens, including minors, that were not criminally charged. Glaberson says that all of the collected DNA was sent to the FBI and that […]

Ohio News Network Daily
ONN Daily: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Ohio News Network Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 5:29


Former high school coach near Cleveland facing federal sex crimes charges, including child pornography; police chase in the Dayton area ended in a crash; US Department of Justice demanding detailed information about Ohio's registered voters; efforts to redraw Ohio's congressional districts is off to a tumultuous start.

Ohio News Network Daily
ONN Daily: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Ohio News Network Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:44


Columbus mother facing charges after her 3-year-old shot and killed himself with her gun; the man accused of posing as a high school student near Toledo has pleaded guilty to multiple charges; US Department of Labor is sending funds to help workers displaced by the closure of the Pixelle paper mill in Chillicothe; Senator Husted weighs in on the Kimmel controversy.

T-Minus Space Daily
NASA's VIPER is back on the manifest.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 30:10


NASA has awarded Blue Origin a Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task order with an option to deliver a rover to the Moon's South Pole region. Japan's Yokogawa Electric Corporation has signed agreements with Toyota for research and development activities that will include prototype measurement and control equipment for a manned pressurized rover. IonQ has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US Department of Energy (DoE) to advance the development and deployment of quantum technologies in space, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Parker Wishik brings us The Aerospace Corporation's monthly segment NEXUS. Parker is joined by Kelli Furrer, Slingshot Aerospace's Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer and The Aerospace Corporation's Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero, the Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Selected Reading NASA Selects Blue Origin to Deliver VIPER Rover to Moon's South Pole Yokogawa Signs Agreements with Toyota for the R&D of the Control Platform for a Manned Pressurized Rover Ursa Space, Aireon Deliver Insights for U.S. Space Force Program IonQ Signs Memorandum of Understanding with U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Quantum Technologies in Space Innospace signs US$5.8 mln space launch deal with German satellite firm MBS- Yonhap News Agency AV Awarded New Firm‑Fixed‑Price Option for Two BADGER Phased Array Systems, Strengthens Production Framework for SCAR Program Maxar Partners With AIDC to Accelerate the Resilience of Taiwan's UAV Industry Against GPS Interference Happy autumnal equinox 2025! Fall begins in the northern hemisphere today- Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Limitless Africa
How Africa is transforming video gaming

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 13:37


"One of the greatest challenges we face as African gamers has always been the right representation."The video game industry in the United States is bigger than Hollywood and the music industry combined. But Africa? Africa is the fastest-growing gaming market in the world, six times the global average. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu meet with African gaming leaders and American investors who are betting big on the continent's youth, talent, and mobile-first habits. From Grammy-winning rapper Nas to Silicon Valley giants like Google and Andreessen Horowitz, US backers are helping African studios like Carry1st scale. But it's not just about growth. It's also about representation. With insights from Dom Eromosele of Carry1st and Jay Shapiro of Pan Africa Gaming Group, we explore how collaboration between Africa and America could create a powerful and secure future for global gaming.Plus: The old school hip hop legend investing in African gaming.

Limitless Africa
Michael Finley - "If the infrastructure for basketball was anywhere near what it's like in America, Africans would dominate the NBA."

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:52


"It's a sin that basketball is a multi-billion dollar business across the globe... everywhere except where the largest talent base exists."Michael Finley is senior director and country operations lead for the NBA in Kenya. He's part of the team behind the Basketball Africa League (BAL) a professional league based on the continent. The league's fifth season featured 156 players from a record 28 countries. Claude talks to him about how something so uniquely American has made such a strong impact in Africa.Plus: Walk around New York today with BAL merch and people will come up to you.

The Ride Home with John and Kathy
The Ride Home - Thursday, September 18, 2025

The Ride Home with John and Kathy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 84:53


Higher education and the rise of political violence … GUEST Paul J McNulty ... spent over 30 yrs in Washington DC as an attorney in public service and private practice ... In 2005, the US Senate unanimously confirmed Paul McNulty to the positon of Deputy Attorney General, the second in command at the US Department of Justice, and the Chief Operating Officer of the department’s 100,000 employees … he’s also just finished his tenure as the 9th president of Grove City College. The spirituality of Recovery … GUESTS Drs Olivia M Matthews & Eric Kocian … Dr Eric Kocian Associate Prof and Chair of the Criminology, Law, and Society Department at Saint Vincent College … Kocian is a prior service United States Marine Corps Reservist and was trained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2012 … Dr. Olivia Matthews … has been serving on the frontlines of the drug and alcohol addiction epidemic for ten years in several professional capacities; from an inpatient Christian D&A therapist to a chairperson of a non-profit Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry … she has a PhD in criminal justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inclusive Education Project Podcast
Virginia District Funding Cuts Jeopardize Education For All

Inclusive Education Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 20:02 Transcription Available


Here we are, on the front lines of the fight for inclusive education. Now, a month or so into the new school year, we are already in the thick of the fight, and we are seeing numerous lawsuits being filed as things are changing daily. Many of our listeners are already feeling the impact of funding cuts to education. Today's episode focuses on the actions of the US Department of Education at the beginning of August regarding five school districts in northern Virginia. Join us to learn more.Show Highlights:$50 million is being withheld from the states in the form of formula funding, discretionary grants, and impact aid grants.The example of attempted resolutions for trans kids—and the stance of VA school districts who won't back downThe far-reaching budget impacts of the withholding of this funding The chilling fact: Our children are the ones who suffer the most.Practical results in terms of staffing, programs, hiring, and critical servicesThe legal perspective and ramifications of this decisionLook out for the domino effect! Contact your representatives.Key takeaways about the federal government's power and our fragile systemWhat you can do today to helpResources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org.Thank you for listening!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions or concerns: Facebook, Instagram, X, IEP Website, or Email.

The Cognitive Crucible
#232 John Pennell on Russia's Actions in Ukraine and Syria

The Cognitive Crucible

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 50:14


The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Dr. John Pennell discusses his book and Ph.D. research: Assessing Russia's Actions in Ukraine and Syria, 2014–2022 Implications for the Changing Character of War. Recording Date: 4 Sep 2025 Research Question: John Pennell suggests an interested student or researcher examine:  How can we better inform the American public about the information space; focusing on informing the American public about threats from adversaries and discerning fact from fiction. How Russian information operations has evolved since 2022; studying the evolving Russian information operations since 2014, including the shift in approach in 2022, as well as the influence of non-state actors like criminal syndicates and drug cartels in the information space. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #151 Daniel Runde on Chinese Soft Power #230 Randy Rosin on Warfare is Informational; the Case for a New DoD Information Paradigm Assessing Russia's Actions in Ukraine and Syria, 2014–2022 Implications for the Changing Character of War By John A. Pennell Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Dr. Pennell is a highly accomplished, retired US senior foreign service officer (Minister-Counselor rank), with 20+ years of executive-level experience leading multidisciplinary, interagency, and joint teams to oversee US cooperation programs across Africa, Eurasia, the Indo-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. He has deep expertise in irregular warfare, strategic competition, public diplomacy, strategic communications, and countering hybrid threats including in high-threat, gray-zone, and/or active combat environments.  He's currently a Senior Diplomacy Fellow with Narrative-Strategies, Senior Strategic Advisor with Pax Strategies LLC, and Senior Practitioner (pro bono) with the US Department of Defense's Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) in the intelligence, operations in the information environment, and emerging tech networks. He's also a subject matter expert reviewer (pro bono) for National Defense University's Joint Forces Quarterly (JFQ) and an International Advisory Board Member of Ukraine Foundation, a Swiss-based organization focused on peace processes and conflict resolution in Ukraine. In addition to being a lifetime member of the Information Professionals Association (IPA), he's a member of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA), Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs (BCFA), Foreign Policy for America (FP4A), Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), and National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A).  He has a PhD in War & Defense Studies from King's College London and Masters degrees from the National War College and American University. His book on Russia's irregular warfare activities in Syria and Ukraine is available from Bloomsbury, Amazon, Waterstones, etc. You can also visit his website. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Shadow Warrior by Rajeev Srinivasan
Ep. 176: Farm distress: the real reason behind Trump tariff tantrums?

Shadow Warrior by Rajeev Srinivasan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:25


A version of this essay was published by rediff.com at https://www.rediff.com/news/column/rajeev-srinivasan-us-farm-distress-real-reason-for-trumps-tariff-tantrums/20250916.htmThere is breaking news that the trade talks between the US and India are on again. This means I was probably right that the harrumphing by President Trump and company was an opening gambit meant to soften India up for a deal that was beneficial to the US.The whole “India is funding Russia's war effort by buying oil” meme sounded like a red herring right from the beginning, because of the very many reasons why it is not true. Now the real underlying reason behind the full-court press by Trump aides Navarro et al seems to have surfaced: it is to strong-arm India into rescuing the American farmer.It was an off-hand comment by an aide that gave away the farm (so to speak): US Commerce Secretary Lutnick's assertion that India does not buy any corn from the US, in a September 14th interview to a US TV channel called Axios. Now this puts a whole new spin on things, because there is a crisis in US farming. No nation can afford to hurt its farmers, for both commercial, and perhaps more importantly, social and cultural reasons. We have seen how Japan subsidizes its uncompetitive rice farmers because rice is so central to its traditional culture. We have seen (at least in the days when I still used to read the magazine) the Economist commenting on “wine lakes” and “butter mountains”, that is, excessive production of agricultural products in Europe. Much the same in the US.If you over-produce, you need to find a buyer. That is the crux of the matter right now: the US used to sell 24 million metric tons of soyabeans, for example, to China every year, but after the tariff threats against it, China entirely switched its purchases to Brazil. So there's a “soy mountain” in the US, and bankruptcies are mounting. This is serious. On the one hand, the US has lost its pre-eminence in industry to China through foolishly allowing the slipping away of its entire productive capacity to that country in the pursuit of the elusive “China price”. Now, it is on the brink of losing its pre-eminence in agriculture as well, and that can lead to the loss of food security, and a host of other, surprisingly large, side-effects. I summarized the whole problem in a tweet:It is indeed a systemic problem with many unintended consequences. On farm distress, there are several indicators: increased bankruptcies and farm liquidations/auctions, reduced farm loan repayment rates, and lower values for farmland, although farm profits have gone up temporarily because of US Department of Agriculture ad-hoc aid, not higher prices.There are several reasons for this collapse: but the biggest is buyer power. Because of over-production and global surpluses, prices have fallen for many crops; and as mentioned above, the wholesale move of Chinese demand away from the US has left overflowing silos with no prospect of sales in sight. Result: prices fall sharply.I have often felt that buyer power (one of Michael Porter's famed “Five Forces”) is underestimated by many. Here it is in action. India seems to not understand that it is a big buyer of many commodities, and that gives it market power; so exercise it. On the contrary, India seems to view itself as a supplicant to big sellers. Not quite.What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be “the buyer of last resort”, on whom their products can be dumped: after all, I suspect the idea is, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn? There's a certain perverse logic to this, especially if you remember the PL-480 days when American corn was indeed an emergency food supply to food-deficit India: cornflour is to this day called “American mav” in Kerala. But I am pretty sure Lutnick has no idea of all this.What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly-Republican midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin). I remember driving through many of them on a 4,000-mile Boston-San Francisco road trip: there's nothing but cornfields for miles and miles. And they could be a disaster for Trump in the mid-term elections in 2026.Conversely, it does not occur to Trump aides that no Indian politician can afford to alienate his small farmers by bringing in American farm products, not to mention the cultural sensitivity to dairy products from er… non-veg cows. In an India that is largely self-sufficient in foodgrains these days, there is very little benefit in buying large quantities of foreign products. As an example, imports of oilseeds from ASEAN has decimated coconut farmers in Kerala.The Iowa governor has been in India twice, once in late 2024, and once just last weekend, trying to induce Indians to buy corn. Similarly, the governor of Nebraska was in Japan this month trying to sell them ethanol from corn. This is interesting: I wonder if the sudden enthusiasm in India for E20 ethanol blended petrol has something to do with US pressure.I am not a fan of ethanol blended petrol, because I think hybrid electric-petrol vehicles are a safer, better-tested alternative. But if the GoI is intent on E20, it may be better to buy corn ethanol from the US than to over-exploit water resources in India to grow sugarcane for the same. And maybe, just maybe, it will get Trump to back off from the shrill tariff cacophony.But to go back to my tweet above, there are a lot of other reasons for India to be wary of American farm products. The gigantic subsidies in the US Farm Bill (of the order of $20 billion a year) encourages farmers to over-produce (corn mountains for example). This ends up being converted to High-Fructose Corn Syrup, which is then added to virtually every food product: just read the labels in US supermarkets.I personally have seen the obesity epidemic in the US from the 1970s: people have become grossly fat, and diabetes levels, especially in inner-city ghettos of black and brown people, have gone through the roof as a result of all this sugar. #BigFood, that is all the packaged-food companies and fast-food companies, have engendered this transition, partly because of grossly manipulated "scientific" studies that blamed saturated fat and cholesterol.The culprit, it turns out, was always excessive sugar in the diet. But in the meantime #BigMedicine and #BigPharma took full advantage by selling statins as cholesterol-lowering drugs, and now the new panacea is Ozempic-class weight-loss drugs. However, objective studies show that despite the US spending enormous amounts on healthcare (about 20% of GDP), the health outcomes are mediocre, and often worse than other high-income countries.None of this makes it a good idea to import US farm products wholesale. What is worse, though, is the agricultural ecosystem which includes Genetically Modified Organisms. It depends on large-scale use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The Terminator Seed is terrifying: a Monsanto can turn off next year's crop by refusing to sell new seeds, which is literally the “kill switch”. What you harvested this year will not germinate! Fiendishly clever, indeed!Given all this, and despite the critical importance of agri-products in both US politics and economics, it is a bad idea for India to be bullied into taking the stuff on board. India would be buying new problems, and its native intellectual property is what needs to be husbanded.There has already been tremendous erosion or digestion without recompense of these valuable IPs. A lot of traditional Indian rice variants have been spirited away to the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines; similarly A2 zebu, humped Indian cattle, have been decimated in India by Amul and others importing A1 Jersey-type cattle. Ironically zebu breeds like Bramah are thriving in Texas, Brazil etc. No need to let IP loss happen again.It remains my belief that agricultural and dairy products are a red line for India that no Indian politician can cross. Sorry, Secretary Lutnick.Here is the AI-generated Malayalam podcast from notebookLM.google.com:1375 words, 15 Sept 2025 updated 16 Sept 2025 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Silicon Curtain
816. How Does Putin See Himself in Historical Terms? A Counter-Revolutionary?!

Silicon Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 51:11


Samuel Ramani is an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank in London and the CEO of Pangea Geopolitical Risk. Samuel is the author of Russia in Africa: Resurgent Great Power or Bellicose Pretender and Putin's War on Ukraine: Russia's Campaign for Global Counter-Revolution, which were published by Oxford University Press and Hurst in 2023. Samuel frequently advises the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, US Department of State, US Department of Defence, and NATO on defense and security issues, and is a regular contributor to the BBC World Service, Al Jazeera, CNN International, and Foreign Policy magazine.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------LINKS:https://www.mei.edu/profile/samuel-ramani----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------DESCRIPTION: Russia's Global Counter-Revolution: In-Depth Analysis with Samuel RamaniIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Samuel Ramani, an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and CEO of Pangea Geopolitical Risk. Ramani, author of books such as 'Russia in Africa' and 'Putin's War on Ukraine: Russia's campaign for Global Counter-Revolution,' discusses the overarching narrative behind Russia's global resurgence and counter-revolutionary efforts. They delve into the ideological and pragmatic motivations of Vladimir Putin, Russia's historical sense of humiliation, and Putin's strategic alignment with global far-right movements. The conversation also covers the implications of a potential post-war period in Ukraine and the future of Russian imperialism in regions like the Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and South Caucasus. Through detailed analysis, Ramani elucidates the complexities of Russia's domestic politics, its international strategies, and the sociopolitical forces that sustain Putin's regime.----------CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Samuel Ramani and His Work00:21 Overview of Russia's Global Counter-Revolution02:06 Putin's Historical Ambitions and Russian Identity05:06 Russian Ideology and the Invasion of Ukraine08:50 Generational Divide in Support for the War13:40 Economic Stability and Rising Ultra-Nationalism20:46 Putin's Pragmatism vs. Ideology25:57 Reconciling Contradictions and Promoting Sovereign Democracy27:14 Russia's Multipolar World and Sovereignty Contradictions29:45 Russian Propaganda and Anti-Western Sentiment32:08 The Evolution of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict36:04 Russia's Global Influence and Counter-Revolutionary Strategy41:10 Putin's Grip on Power and Potential Threats44:54 The Future of Russian Aggression and Global Stability50:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts----------

Limitless Africa
How Africa is basketball's next big business move

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:03


"Africa is the largest talent pool on this planet for basketball."Africa is rising as a new powerhouse for global basketball — not just for talent, but for business. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Claude Grunitzky and Dimpho Lekgeu explore how the NBA and African investors are building an entire sports economy from the ground up. From the success of the Basketball Africa League to the long-term investments from NBA Africa, this is more than entertainment. It is infrastructure, opportunity, and future growth. You'll hear from Amadou Gallo Fall, President of the Basketball Africa League; Michael Finley of NBA Kenya; and Ndeye Diarra, founder of Africa Scores, a sports investment consultancy. They discuss how American capital is merging with African vision to build new leagues, open offices, and create jobs on the continent. This episode dives deep into the economics of basketball, the global influence of African athletes, and why patient capital is key to unlocking Africa's sports industry.

FLF, LLC
Charlie Kirk: "America Must Shape Up, or China Wins"︱Plus: Charlie Discusses "Upcoming" Trip to Utah [China Compass]

FLF, LLC

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 58:33


After playing the Canon Press (Man Rampant) clip of Charlie Kirk discussing boldness and persecution, I discuss his death and legacy from a number of different angles (0:35). Then we dive into Charlie’s China podcast from last week (17:25). Later, after a brief interlude where Charlie berates the “king” (LeBron) for being a China “toy” (32:53), we finish with a sobering clip of him discussing his upcoming Utah trip (52:39). I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets www.BordenofYale.com Pray for China places of the week (Or, follow @chinaadventures daily…) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-sep-15-21-2025 Charlie Kirk Podcast re: China: America Must Shape Up, or China Wins (Sept 3, 2025) https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-d8vyq-274dd443 2:42-3:28 - Audience of One (Who?) 3:28-3:35 - Not Xi, but Trump!? 3:35-4:31 - Comparing China and America’s military expenses (and size) 4:58-5:34 - What is China? Rival? Enemy? Internationalist ambitions. 5:34-6:08 - Chinese “Friendly” Neighbors. Kirk Meets China’s Vice. 6:09-6:48 - Tougher than the Cold War. China is far more pragmatic. 7:06-8:36 - China’s Moment in Empire vs America’s 8:37-9:09 - Trump Criticizes China (and comparing military $ again) 9:09-10:13 - Who is going to win the 21st Century? Installing a gate in the USA. 10:13-10:42 - US Department of Interior selling Made in China 11:44-13:40 - “The End of History and the Last Man” (Peak Neo-Liberal Ignorance) 13:40-15:49 - Bill Clinton celebrated China’s entrance to the WTO 15:50-17:15 - We are facing the consequences of 1990s pride and cockiness 18:40-21:23 - Charlie talking with Senator Mike Lee about his upcoming visit to Utah Puppet LeBron: https://www.newsweek.com/lebron-james-oped-china-ccp-nba-basketball-2126431 Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures), and find much more @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

Fight Laugh Feast USA
Charlie Kirk: "America Must Shape Up, or China Wins"︱Plus: Charlie Discusses "Upcoming" Trip to Utah [China Compass]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 58:33


After playing the Canon Press (Man Rampant) clip of Charlie Kirk discussing boldness and persecution, I discuss his death and legacy from a number of different angles (0:35). Then we dive into Charlie’s China podcast from last week (17:25). Later, after a brief interlude where Charlie berates the “king” (LeBron) for being a China “toy” (32:53), we finish with a sobering clip of him discussing his upcoming Utah trip (52:39). I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets www.BordenofYale.com Pray for China places of the week (Or, follow @chinaadventures daily…) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-sep-15-21-2025 Charlie Kirk Podcast re: China: America Must Shape Up, or China Wins (Sept 3, 2025) https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-d8vyq-274dd443 2:42-3:28 - Audience of One (Who?) 3:28-3:35 - Not Xi, but Trump!? 3:35-4:31 - Comparing China and America’s military expenses (and size) 4:58-5:34 - What is China? Rival? Enemy? Internationalist ambitions. 5:34-6:08 - Chinese “Friendly” Neighbors. Kirk Meets China’s Vice. 6:09-6:48 - Tougher than the Cold War. China is far more pragmatic. 7:06-8:36 - China’s Moment in Empire vs America’s 8:37-9:09 - Trump Criticizes China (and comparing military $ again) 9:09-10:13 - Who is going to win the 21st Century? Installing a gate in the USA. 10:13-10:42 - US Department of Interior selling Made in China 11:44-13:40 - “The End of History and the Last Man” (Peak Neo-Liberal Ignorance) 13:40-15:49 - Bill Clinton celebrated China’s entrance to the WTO 15:50-17:15 - We are facing the consequences of 1990s pride and cockiness 18:40-21:23 - Charlie talking with Senator Mike Lee about his upcoming visit to Utah Puppet LeBron: https://www.newsweek.com/lebron-james-oped-china-ccp-nba-basketball-2126431 Subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures), and find much more @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!

The Prostate Health Podcast
109: Using Electrical Pulses (The NanoKnife System) to Treat Prostate Tumors – L. Spencer Krane, MD

The Prostate Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 22:42


There is a new treatment option available now that can precisely target prostate lesions with electrical pulses, while helping preserve sexual function and urinary control. Whether you or a loved one has prostate disease, or you are a urologist considering this technology for your practice, you will not want to miss today's discussion on this innovative new option. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so we have a special episode today to kick it off. We are excited to welcome the distinguished urologist, Dr. Spencer Krane, to the Prostate Health Podcast. Dr. Krane is the Chief of Urology at the US Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in personalized medicine for patients with urologic malignancies, aiming to use new biomarkers, genomic classifications, epigenetic signatures, and advanced imaging modalities, including MRI-guided prostate biopsies, to offer his patients individualized care that improves cancer outcomes while minimizing therapy side effects. Dr. Krane has published extensively in urologic journals, and his work was selected to provide guidelines for urologic care. He has 50 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals and has presented his work internationally, from Chile and Rome to Taiwan, as well as across the United States. We are excited to welcome him today to share his experience with the innovative new NanoKnife system as a treatment option for men with prostate tumors.  It is exciting to see ongoing innovation in the technology we have available for men with prostate tumors. For the appropriate candidates, this minimally invasive option offers precise targeting of the lesion while helping preserve both sexual function and urinary control.  Pertinent disclosure for today's episode – Dr. Krane is a paid consultant for AngioDynamics, Inc., which manufactures and sells the NanoKnife System. The views, information, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of Dr. Krane, and does not necessarily represent those of AngioDynamics, Inc., its affiliates, or subsidiaries.  Show Highlights: Dr. Krane reviews the concept of targeted focal therapy and explains what  the NanoKnife system is Who is an ideal candidate for irreversible electroporation with the NanoKnife system? The advantages and features of the NanoKnife system   Does prostate size or shape limit the candidacy for IRE with the NanoKnife system? Would prostate anatomies on the MRI or biopsy exclude a patient from NanoKnife therapy? Dr. Krane explains how long it takes to resolve the initial decrease in sexual ability after NanoKnife therapy.   Why many patients experience improved urinary function in the long term after having NanoKnife therapy Dr. Krane clarifies the time it takes to resolve the initial decrease in sexual ability after being treated with NanoKnife therapy.   Links:  Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd.  Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link on our podcast website)   Join our Facebook group  Follow Dr. Pohlman on X and Instagram  Sign up for the Prostate Health Academy   You can access Dr. Pohlman's free mini-webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men's prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.  

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla
Trump's Department of War Takes on Global Satanism

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 62:09


Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/President Donald Trump's recent public statements and Executive Order renaming the US Department of Defense to the Department of War carries both geopolitical and exopolitical significance. While the geopolitical implications are controversial, at the exopolitical level, Trump is signifying a dramatic change in strategy in how military White Hats and the Earth Alliance plan to defeat the global Deep State/Satanists in what has been a secret behind the scenes information, spiritual, and kinetic war between light and darkness.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
"I don't think Donald Trump understands the gravity of the situation he is dealing with"

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 6:02


Jasmine El Gamal, Foreign Affairs analyst and former Middle East advisor for the US Department of Defense, analyses US foreign policy under the Trump administration, following attacks on its allies Qatar and Poland.

Limitless Africa
Maya Horgan Famodu - "USAID and foreign aid in general has fuelled corruption, dependence, weak governance"

Limitless Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 29:48


"Either leave Africa alone or come with a sustainable business model in mind."Maya Horgan Famodu is the founder and CEO of Ingressive Capital, a venture capital fund focused on Africa. She raised over $10 million dollars for her first fund in 2020 and has since gone on to raise over $50 million for Fund 2. Maya wrote an article earlier this year called "The Hidden Benefits of Trump's Aid Policy for Africa" for the website TechCabal. Claude talks to her about how foreign aid encourages corruption, dependence, weak governance. And they discuss a different paradigm for Africa, one where investment fuels innovation, employment, self-reliance and some of the most successful start-ups the world will ever see.Plus: Why start-up founders would never join Boko Haram.

Matters Microbial
Matters Microbial #107: Listeria Sprouting Hysteria?

Matters Microbial

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 61:40


Matters Microbial #107: Listeria Sprouting Hysteria? September 11, 2025 Today, Dr. Lisa Gorski, a microbiologist and food safety consultant recently retired from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss the facts about the disease causing bacterium named Listeria. We will learn about the organism, the disease listeriosis, and food safety. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Lisa Gorski Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A description of the ice nucleation phenomenon carried out by many bacteria. An out of print book by Dr. Jo Handelsman that explained the ice nucleation experiment I often use when I teach. An overview of ice nucleation protein. A very nice video demonstration of ice nucleation activity I created many years ago with Puget Sound students. The relationship between ice nucleation protein and the commercial substance “SnowMax.” Information from the Centers for Disease Control on Listeria.  A description of listeriosis, caused by Listeria. A cute plush toy depicting Listeria, by the Giant Microbes company. A recent review article on Listeria and listeriosis. A video depicting “actin rockets” allowing Listeria to move within eukaryotic cells. A review article on actin-related motility of intracellular bacteria. A description of a recent Listeria outbreak. Advice for consumers regarding avoiding listeriosis.   The United States Department of Agriculture group on food safety and surveillance.  Articles by Dr. Gorski and colleagues on topics under discussion today. Dr. Gorski's LinkedIn profile. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

The Broadcast Retirement Network
What #Changes at the US Department of #Education May Mean for #StudentLoan #Borrowers

The Broadcast Retirement Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 9:32


#ThisMorning | What #Changes at the US Department of #Education May Mean for #StudentLoan #Borrowers | Betsy Mayotte, The Institute of Student Loan Advisors | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #Aging, #Finance, #Lifestyle, #Privacy, #Retirement, #wellness

Cyber Security Today
iCloud Calendar Invites Disguise New Phishing Campaigns

Cyber Security Today

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 10:05 Transcription Available


Phishing Scams, Leaked Stream Keys, Zero-Day Android Vulnerabilities, and Bounties on Russian Hackers In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses several critical cybersecurity issues. Attackers are using iCloud calendar invites for phishing scams, leveraging Apple's system to bypass security checks. The US Department of Defense has exposed livestream credentials, risking hijack and fake content insertion. Billions of Android phones are vulnerable due to unpatched critical zero days, and Google has only fixed issues for Pixel devices so far. Additionally, the US State Department has placed a $10 million bounty on three Russian FSB hackers responsible for attacks on energy companies. Jim emphasizes the importance of securing digital assets and maintaining strong cybersecurity practices. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:24 Phishing Scam via iCloud Calendar Invites 03:18 US Department of Defense Livestream Vulnerabilities 05:53 Critical Android Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 07:38 US Bounty on Russian FSB Hackers 09:42 Conclusion and Contact Information

The Security Token Show
Aave's Horizon Powers Institutional DeFi RWA Lending & More RWA News - Security Token Show: Ep. 298

The Security Token Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 46:41


Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Toyota working with Avalanche, Institutional DeFi lending powered by Aave, OCBC's $1B offering on JPMorgan's Digital Debt Service, and more RWA news.   Company of the Week - Herwig: Horizon/ Aave Company of the Week - Kyle: Toyota Blockchain Lab   Market Movements: Aave Launches Horizon Platform for Institutional Borrowing, Securitize Embeds within Platform as “HyFi”: https://coincentral.com/aave-horizon-platform-launches-with-institutional-stablecoin-borrowing-features/ Toyota Works with Avalanche for Tradable Digital Assets and Vehicle Financing Model: https://beincrypto.com/toyota-blockchain-lab-mon-mobility-trust-networks/ US Department of Commerce puts Economic Data on 10 Chains Using Chainlink: https://blog.chain.link/united-states-department-of-commerce-macroeconomic-data/ World Federation of Exchanges Warns Against “Mimic” Tokenized Stocks: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/world-federation-of-exchanges-says-tokenized-stocks-are-mimics/ Republic Digital Makes Investment into Centrifuge: https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/08/248271-republic-invests-in-centrifuge-boosts-tokenization-commitment/ Companies in the Token Debrief Include Seazen, Polkadot, Paradata, Better Use Blockchain, MANTRA, Pyse, BluBird, Arx Veritas, Redbelly, Cronos Chain, Crypto.com, Kraken, SEC, Schroders, Versabank (VBNK), OCBC, Kinexys by JPMorgan, State Street ==== TokenizeThis 2025 Conference Review: https://docsend.com/v/k8bn7/tt25 STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Learn More About WALLY DAO: WallyDAO.xyz ==== ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:31 Market Movements 21:30 RWA Foundation Updates 22:53 Token Debrief 36:33 Companies of The Week

CruxCasts
Myriad Uranium (CSE:M) 200 Million Pound Potential as Rush Merger Delivers 100% Project Control

CruxCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 20:45


Interview with Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/myriad-uranium-csem-60-boost-to-potential-100-mlbs-wyoming-project-7466Recording date: 4th September 2025Myriad Uranium (CSE:M) represents a compelling investment opportunity in the rapidly evolving uranium sector, where technological advancement and market dynamics have created significant value creation potential. The company's flagship Copper Mountain project in Wyoming has undergone a transformative resource upgrade through modern measurement techniques, with CEO Thomas Lamb reporting that advanced gamma probe technology and laboratory assaying have delivered 50-60% grade improvements over historical estimates established in the 1970s.The technological advantage stems from replacing outdated Delayed Fission Neutron probes with modern gamma probe technology, revealing substantially higher uranium concentrations than previously recognized. Laboratory assays have confirmed these improvements, with grades above 1,000 ppm showing 60% boosts and those above 500 ppm demonstrating 50% increases. This upgrade positions the project's resource estimate significantly above the historical 15-30 million pound baseline, with expansion potential to 65 million pounds through surrounding prospects and ultimate potential of 200 million pounds according to US Department of Energy assessments.Market dynamics have shifted decisively in Myriad's favor as operational challenges at high-profile ISR projects have created investor skepticism toward in-situ recovery methods. Fund managers are now explicitly seeking conventional mining projects, with Lamb noting that sentiment has transformed from questioning conventional approaches to actively pursuing them. This preference shift provides Myriad with a significant competitive advantage, as the Copper Mountain project's geology supports conventional mining in the northern section while maintaining ISR optionality in the southern portion.The company's strategic consolidation through its planned merger with Rush Rare Metals will eliminate joint venture complexity while adding complementary assets. Currently holding an option to earn 75% of Copper Mountain, the merger will provide 100% ownership while incorporating Rush's high-grade Boxy project in Quebec, which contains 11% uranium and up to 27% niobium grades. This transaction exemplifies the "1 plus 1 equals three" value creation potential in the current uranium market.Myriad's Red Basin project in New Mexico has emerged as an unexpected value creator following the state's emergence as a nuclear technology hub. Acquired for just $525,000 Canadian, the project now attracts significant attention from major technology companies including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, which are pursuing uranium supply partnerships to support data center and AI computing infrastructure. The convergence of Los Alamos National Laboratory expertise, state-level funding initiatives, and private technology investment is creating a unique development ecosystem.With $2.5 million in cash, Myriad maintains sufficient capital for immediate strategic objectives through a capital-efficient validation strategy. The company plans to conduct approximately eight targeted infill holes in Copper Mountain's central pit area to establish grade upgrades definitively before expanding to peripheral prospects. This methodology provides maximum leverage from limited drilling while building investor confidence in broader resource potential.The company's positioning as a US-focused uranium producer with assets in Wyoming and New Mexico aligns with domestic supply chain security objectives, positioning for potential strategic partnerships or acquisition scenarios. Management's plan to migrate toward US exchange listings could unlock significant valuation multiples while providing enhanced liquidity for investors seeking exposure to the uranium sector recovery.View Myriad Uranium's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/myriad-uraniumSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

The International Risk Podcast
Episode 264: Tariffs at the Crossroads of Populism and Power with Dr. Kimberly Clausing

The International Risk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 38:55


In this episode Dominic Bowen and Professor Kimberly Clausing examine the return of tariffs to the centre of U.S. economic strategy and the risks this shift creates for the global economy. Find out more about how protectionism and populism are reshaping U.S. trade policy, why tariffs act as a hidden tax on consumers and small businesses, the political dynamics driving short-term wins over long-term stability, the impact on supply chains and export industries such as higher education, tourism, and technology, the risks of corruption and rent-seeking in tariff exemptions, and how international trust in the United States is being tested as allies confront unpredictable economic behaviour, and more.Professor Kimberly Clausing holds the Eric M. Zolt Chair in Tax Law and Policy at the UCLA School of Law. Professor Clausing is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. During the first part of the Biden Administration, Clausing was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Analysis in the US Department of the Treasury, serving as the lead economist in the Office of Tax Policy. Professor Clausing has published widely on taxation, climate policy, and international trade, and is the author of Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital (Harvard University Press, 2019). International Monetary Fund, the Hamilton Project, the Brookings Institution, the Tax Policy Center, and the Center for American Progress and has testified before the U.S. Congress on multiple occasions. She has received two Fulbright Research Awards, and her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the International Centre for Tax and Development, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

Mo News
RFK Jr.'s Senate Grilling; Chinese Cyberattack; US Department of War; Where Americans are Sleeping Most & Least; Giorgio Armani Life & Legacy

Mo News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 44:34


Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – RFK Jr. Questioned Over CDC Turmoil, Vaccines in Senate Hearing (04:45) – Former CDC Director Susan Monarez Makes Allegations Against Kennedy OP ED (13:45) – Trump Wants To Rename Dept. Of Defense “Dept of War”  (22:15)– Northwestern University President Steps Down (25:15) – Trump's Pick For Fed Governor Says He Does Not Plan to Resign From White House Role (27:15) – Justice Dept. Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Fed's Lisa Cook (30:10) – Chinese Cyberattackers May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American (31:30) – ​​U.S. States With The Earliest And Latest Bedtimes (34:00) – Giorgio Armani Dies Aged 91 (37:15) – What We're Watching, Reading, and Eating (41:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS

Al Jazeera - Your World
Gaza City destruction, US Department of Defense to be renamed Department of War

Al Jazeera - Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 2:45


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

CruxCasts
Ionic Rare Earth (ASX:IXR) - Advanced Recycler Targets China-Free Heavy Rare Earth Supply

CruxCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 35:50


Interview with Tim Harrison, Managing Director of Ionic Rare EarthsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/ionic-rare-earths-asxixr-us-attracted-to-magnet-recycler-7488Recording date: 2nd September 2025The rare earth metals market has entered a new era following China's April 2025 export restrictions on seven critical rare earth elements, creating unprecedented opportunities for alternative suppliers. Australian-listed Ionic Rare Earth (ASX:IXR) has emerged as a strategic beneficiary of this supply chain disruption through its advanced magnet recycling technology.China's export ban demonstrated its monopolistic control over materials essential for modern technology and defense applications, immediately creating supply shortages and price volatility. Ionic Rare Earth's Managing Director Tim Harrison reports the company has been "inundated on requests to access the dysprosium and terbium" from their Belfast demonstration plant, with dysprosium commanding three times Chinese quoted prices in European markets.The geopolitical catalyst has triggered massive government and corporate investment in supply chain security. The US Department of Defense invested $400 million in MP Materials, establishing a $110/kg floor price for neodymium-praseodymium, effectively doubling available prices to non-Chinese producers. Apple followed with a $500 million investment in recycling infrastructure, signaling corporate recognition of supply chain vulnerabilities.Ionic Rare Earth's competitive advantage lies in its proprietary recycling process that produces high-purity separated oxides using 85% less capital than traditional mining. The technology focuses on separating four elements representing 85-90% of rare earth supply chain value, enabling rapid deployment across multiple jurisdictions without mining permits or social license challenges.With comprehensive patent protection, strategic partnerships providing feedstock access through EMR, and government support across the US, UK, and Europe, Ionic Rare Earth is positioned to capitalize on the structural shift toward recycling-based supply chains. The European Critical Raw Materials Act mandates 25% of rare earth supply from recycling by 2030, creating additional policy tailwinds for the company's expansion strategy.View Ionic Rare Earths' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/ionic-rare-earths-ltd

Science in Action
Why is Afghanistan so vulnerable to earthquakes?

Science in Action

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 28:22


Despite the relatively low magnitude, earthquakes in Afghanistan this week have left more than1000 dead. Afghan researcher Zakeria Shnizai from the University of Oxford unpicks some of the main causes of the country's vulnerability to earthquakes. Also this week, we talk to the climate scientist who led a 400+ page rebuttal to the US Department of Energy's report on climate change. We hear about research which has mapped the activity of over 600,000 neurons in 279 regions of the mouse brain to learn more about how decisions are made. And we get the latest updates on 3I/ATLAS, the latest interstellar comet streaking its way across our solar system, just before it disappears behind the sun. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Ella Hubber Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth(Image: Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan. Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images).

BBC Inside Science
What's the evidence for vaccines?

BBC Inside Science

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 28:11


US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced plans this week to cancel $500 million dollars of funding for mRNA vaccine development. The research was focusing on trying to counter viruses that cause diseases such as the flu and Covid-19.Marnie Chesterton is joined by Professor Anne Willis, Director of the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge, to explore the claims made by The US Department of Health and Human Services that the technology “poses more risks than benefits”, and to look at the evidence behind the vaccines.We also visit the most powerful computer the UK has ever seen at the University of Bristol, and explore how the Isambard-AI supercomputer is being used to carry out groundbreaking new research.After last week's call for our listeners to pay homage to the satirical songwriter and mathematician Tom Lehrer, who died at the age of 97, we hear a range of your brilliant musical tributes.And Marnie is joined by journalist Caroline Steel to explore the week's fascinating scientific discoveries.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Clare Salisbury, Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Reaching For Real Life
The Science Is Settled...or Is It?

Reaching For Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 26:00


While it's still hitting 100 in South Texas, Sean is ready for Fall Football and of course, the holidays. Sean then addresses the tragic shooting event in Minneapolis, exploring the mental health issues and societal impacts. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of Biblical principles, mental health support, and community prayer. The conversation then turns to a recent study on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions by the US Department of Energy, questioning the validity of 'settled science' and advocating for a balanced, inquiry-based approach. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:44 Fall Season and NFL Excitement01:23 Chicago Bears and NFL Updates03:08 Tragic School Shooting Discussion04:45 Mental Health and Community Support08:51 Climate Change and Government Studies12:33 The Nature of Scientific Inquiry12:52 Climate Change Study Insights13:43 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Effects15:52 Challenging Climate Models17:07 Extreme Weather Events Analysis18:03 Human Activity and Climate Change18:42 Economic Implications of Climate Policies19:50 Faith and Science: A Balanced Perspective21:01 Encouragement for Christians22:14 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation

Reaching For Real Life
The Science Is Settled...or Is It?

Reaching For Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 26:00


While it's still hitting 100 in South Texas, Sean is ready for Fall Football and of course, the holidays. Sean then addresses the tragic shooting event in Minneapolis, exploring the mental health issues and societal impacts. Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of Biblical principles, mental health support, and community prayer. The conversation then turns to a recent study on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions by the US Department of Energy, questioning the validity of 'settled science' and advocating for a balanced, inquiry-based approach. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:44 Fall Season and NFL Excitement01:23 Chicago Bears and NFL Updates03:08 Tragic School Shooting Discussion04:45 Mental Health and Community Support08:51 Climate Change and Government Studies12:33 The Nature of Scientific Inquiry12:52 Climate Change Study Insights13:43 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Effects15:52 Challenging Climate Models17:07 Extreme Weather Events Analysis18:03 Human Activity and Climate Change18:42 Economic Implications of Climate Policies19:50 Faith and Science: A Balanced Perspective21:01 Encouragement for Christians22:14 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation

Opening Arguments
The Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Was Institutional Corruption Like We've Never Seen Before. Truly.

Opening Arguments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 97:02


Due to unprecedented corruption not getting enough of a call out, Vapid Response has taken over the Monday slot this week! It's VR5 Part 1. The Trump administration's corruption of the US Department of Justice hit new depths last week when it released audio and transcripts from convicted Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's so-called “proffer session” with current top DOJ deputy (and former Trump defense attorney) Todd Blanche. OA NYC bureau chief Liz Skeen joins to help us understand just how completely unprecedented everything about this interview and its public release have been, and we discuss why DOJ's flagrantly stupid efforts to minimize the President's well-known close ties with the most notorious sex trafficker in modern US history portends a new level of American authoritarianism. Watch the video here! Complete enhanced audio of Ghislaine Maxwell's proffer session with DOJ deputy Todd Blanche on July 24-25, 2025 (Thomas's Version) Maxwell transcripts and source audio from DOJ US v Maxwell indictment