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US voters will be heading to the polls on November 3rd when the midterm elections will be held. How might a swing towards the Democratic Party favour South Africa given that a number the policies imposed by the Trump Administration has been through executive orders? Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy and Class of 1941 Monroe Deutsch Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if one of the things Americans believe most deeply about America simply isn't true?Americans have a powerful story about who they are and why America acts when it does.Historian Robert Kagan, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, says America's own history tells a very different story.He discusses:● The biggest myth Americans believe about their own country● What American history looks like when you strip that myth away● Why America keeps doing something it insists it doesn't want to do● Whether America's wars were really forced upon it● The unexpected connection between American power and the threats America faces● What China and Russia may understand about America that Americans don't● What happens if America turns inward againWhat if the biggest thing Americans misunderstand about their role in the world isn't the world?It's America.

Former CIA insiders and military experts reveal the shocking truth behind Iran's rapid missile advancements and secret targets!

From college football highlights to explosive global security secrets!

From college football highlights to explosive global security secrets!

AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. But what do they both want? Jonathan Czin explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

President Donald Trump’s latest United Nations address put Iran, China, Russia, Ukraine and America’s role in the world front and center. Tudor Dixon is joined by Heritage Foundation senior counselor and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Carafano to break down what Trump’s UN speech revealed about his foreign policy strategy and what could come next. Carafano explains why he believes Trump’s declaration that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon was one of the defining moments of the speech and discusses how the war in Iran could affect the midterm elections. He also examines the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, his recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and why Moscow remains central to any potential end to the conflict. Plus, Tudor and Carafano discuss President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, the growing strategic competition between the United States and China, the future of Taiwan, Venezuela and Latin America, and Trump’s approach to Greenland. What does Trump’s “America First” foreign policy mean for the global order—and could the changes underway outlast his presidency? Tudor and Carafano break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the US press corps stood up to Donald Trump after he banned three organisations he doesn't like from the White House. But when it came to the leader of one of America's oldest adversaries – China – well, Trump literally rolled out a very long red carpet. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian's Shrai Popat about why Trump seems weaker these days, and why it might be dangerous to underestimate him

Key TopicsWhat Trump's UN speech and meeting with Xi tell us about the current state of diplomacyHow seriously to take Europe's warnings about Russian threatsThe challenges NATO faces in deterring—and responding to—gray-zone attacksWhether Germany's far-right gains foreshadow a wider European trendWhy cultural identity and distrust of established parties are reshaping politicsLinksKaren DeYoung - https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/karen-deyoung/Steve Erlanger - https://www.nytimes.com/by/steven-erlangerJamie Dettmer - https://www.politico.eu/staff/jamie-dettmer-3/Ivo Daalder - https://www.ivodaalder.com/Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.orgWorld Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

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P.M. Edition for Sept. 22. Speaking to a room of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly today, President Trump tallied his foreign policy wins while presenting the possibility of further military action in Iran and elsewhere. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward discusses how the speech went over and the outcomes from some of Trump's closed-door meetings. Plus, a Republican senator has called for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. after the president's oldest son disclosed that a Russian oligarch had paid for his wedding afterparty. And venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with some of the other biggest names in tech, are backing a new school intended to be an alternative to college. We hear from Journal tech reporter Katie Bindley about what kind of curriculum the school will offer, what kinds of students it wants to attract and what skeptics are saying. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The UK prime minister will meet the US president for the first time in New York on Tuesday. With Trump at his weakest in the polls, could this be a perfect moment for Burnham to charm the president and avoid a very public political spat? Pippa and Kiran discuss what the two leaders might discuss in policy terms, and some of the potential high-risk issues. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU's proposal for Canada to become the bloc's first ‘associate member', despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs' or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the idea. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation' and said polling showed the overwhelming majority of Canadians supported closer ties with Europe. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Are Americans ready to finish the fight against Iran?!

Key TopicsNicholas Burns recounts being the new U.S. ambassador to NATO when the attacks happened and describes the urgent push to invoke Article V for the first time in NATO history.Meghan L. O'Sullivan explains how 9/11 helped push a generation of foreign policy professionals into government and public service, including her own move from Brookings to the State Department.Juliette Kayyem recalls being on maternity leave and on an Amtrak train to New York when the attacks unfolded.The group discusses how 9/11 changed the American national security mindset from treating terrorism as a niche issue to making it a central organizing concern.O'Sullivan breaks down the evolution of the phrases “you're with us or against us” and “the war on terror,” arguing that both became more problematic over time than they were at the moment they were first used.Burns emphasizes that NATO allies were unified immediately after the attacks and that Canada was the first country to raise the idea of invoking Article V.The guests contrast the diplomatic and alliance-based response to 9/11 with the later turn toward preemption, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq.O'Sullivan explains why the Iraq invasion cannot be understood apart from the post-9/11 atmosphere, even if the Iraq-9/11 connection itself was not proven.Kayyem describes the creation of homeland security as a major structural shift, from fragmented local and federal systems to a more centralized architecture with FEMA, the FBI, state homeland security advisors, and fusion-style coordination.The panel argues that domestic terrorism, political violence, technology, and radicalization now pose different challenges than the international terrorism focus that dominated the years after 9/11.Burns warns that the State Department and broader foreign policy bureaucracy have been weakened, arguing that America needs experienced diplomats and allies more than ever.The conversation closes with a shared lesson: America is strongest when it relies on friends, coordinates across institutions, and resists making the military the sole organizing principle of foreign policy.LinksJuliette Kayyem - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/juliette-kayyemMeghan L. O'Sullivan - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/meghan-osullivanNicholas Burns - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/nicholas-burnsIvo Daalder - https://www.ivodaalder.com/Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.orgWorld Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

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Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, RuleofLawRules, LBW, Do U Lie, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* On Labor Day, Mamdani Announces First-of-Its-Kind ‘Office of Worker Power' in NYC: “We're setting it up to help workers organize in an economy where more and more is stacked against them.” [More]* Far-Right Alternative for Germany Thanks Elon Musk After Regional Election Win: “The far-right rampage is not slowing down, but accelerating instead.” [More]* The New Red Scare Is a Dangerous Distraction From the GOP's Failures: The attempt to revive the McCarthyist witch hunts of yesteryear is, at its core, a reaction to the working class rightfully demanding its fair share of the economic pie. [More]* Trump Official Denies Stealing Venezuela's Oil One Hour After Boasting Country is ‘Forced to Work' With US: “We have a lot of leverage over Venezuela. We control the sale of oil outside of their country,” said US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. What would America do if China took its oil because its proceeds were not going to the American coffers but to the corporate parasites that extract it? Even as there are ample oil supplies, prices keep going up. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-08T06:00:00Tags: Zohran Mamdani, Office of Worker Power, Worker Power, Labor Unions, Union Organizing, New York City, Julie Su, Working Class, Workers Rights, Economic Justice, Elon Musk, Alternative for Germany, AfD, Germany, German Politics, Far Right, Fascism, Billionaire Power, Oligarchy, New Red Scare, McCarthyism, Republican Party, GOP, Democratic Socialism, Economic Inequality, Corporate Power, Donald Trump, Chris Wright, Venezuela, Venezuelan Oil, Oil Industry, US Foreign Policy, US Imperialism, Energy Policy, Political Economy, Labor Movement, Politics Done Right, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

China shock 2.0 has arrived and this time it's not the US rust belt in the firing line, it's Germany's beating industrial heart. Geraldine Doogue and Nick Bryant are joined by Jeremy Shapiro of the European Council on Foreign Relations to unpack how a flood of Chinese exports is hollowing out the car industry that Germany built its post-war identity on.With up to 1.1 million jobs exposed and the far-right AfD looking increasingly competitive, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is clinging to the lowest approval rating of any German leader in memory.Plus, the Pentagon has sent a leaked questionnaire asking NATO allies to prove their loyalty to Washington, including whether they backed the recent strikes on Iran, and Shapiro makes the contrarian case that Obama's much-mocked Syria "red line" retreat wasn't weakness at all, but one of the smartest diplomatic wins in modern US history.Guest: Jeremy Shapiro, European Council on Foreign RelationsGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Just eight weeks until the midterm elections and Donald Trump is switching strategy, asking his base to vote Republican as if his own name were on the ballot. But as the Iran war sends cost of living spiralling, will voters buy his claim that America is winning? Cameron Stewart joins us. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Tit-for-tat attacks in ‘under control’ Strait of Hormuz Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Donald Trump bets on long game to weaken Iran’s war-torn economy Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you SammyD, Gilda Johnson, LBW, Heather A Murphy, Freddie, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Ted Cruz Has a Fantasy That Americans Want More of Trump's Failed Policies: Ted Cruz says Americans want Republican “good policies.” Polls and household budgets tell another story as Trump's agenda raises costs and cuts protections. [More]* Ted Cruz Smears Talarico & El-Sayed as Meet the Press Fails to Push Back: Ted Cruz unloaded on James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed. Meet the Press let the attacks fly with virtually no real-time fact-checking or meaningful pushback. [More]* ‘Mobster Language': Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Replenish US Reserves: “I used to spend so much time trying to prove that the US was not interested in promoting democracy and just preferred autocratic governments that give us whatever we want. And now he just posts this every day on social media,” one journalist wrote. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: TodayTags: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, Meet the Press, Ken Paxton, Trump Policies, Trump Economy, Cost of Living, 2026 Midterms, Texas Senate Race, Michigan Senate Race, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Progressive Politics, Venezuela, Venezuelan Oil, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, US Foreign Policy, US Imperialism, Media Accountability, Political Journalism, GOP Smears, Economic Policy, Politics Done Right, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

In Part 3 of my interview for his new book, No Prophets, Huffman explains how a fringe end-times theology became the carpet of the MAGA movement: the belief that the modern state of Israel must expand and trigger the end times — with Jews as a means to an end who must ultimately convert. We get into what most Christians never tell Jewish allies (the fine print), why Speaker Mike Johnson says "there is no West Bank," how Ambassador Mike Huckabee can claim Israel can take "the entire Middle East," and why Sen. Ted Cruz says Genesis settles foreign policy.

Key Topicas Canada's resistance to U.S. tariffs and what it means for Prime Minister Mark Carney Whether economic pressure can succeed against Iran where military action has not The weakening of U.S. leverage when allies are no longer willing to cooperate How Trump's approach is changing the transatlantic relationship What fragmentation in Europe and the Gulf means for future global power Links Prashant Rao - https://www.semafor.com/author/prashant-rao Matina Stevis-Gridneff - https://www.nytimes.com/by/matina-stevis-gridneff Anton La Guardia - https://mediadirectory.economist.com/people/anton-la-guardia/ Ivo Daalder - https://www.ivodaalder.com/ Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs — belfercenter.org World Review with Ivo Daalder — belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process has collapsed under President Trump, who relies on personal loyalty over expert advice. This is illustrated by Trump's sudden decision to reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises without notifying allies. McCausland argues this undercuts South Korea while offering concessions to a nuclear-armed dictator, Kim Jong-un, who actively supplies weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war. Furthermore, he criticizes the "economic D-Day" against Iran as highly insincere given key delays in sanctioning China, and strongly condemns the trade war against Canada, a loyal ally with a rich military history. (4)

The Trump administration has launched a major new sanctions campaign aimed at cutting Iran off from the global economy, including threatening countries and companies that continue doing business with Tehran. Ian Lesser, Distinguished Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, discusses whether the strategy can succeed, how far the US is prepared to go against China, and the risk of further escalation with Iran. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, I'm addressing the divorcee community and I'm going straight to the Bible.Why does God say He hates divorce? What does Scripture actually teach about marriage, covenant, divorce, and the responsibilities of husbands and wives? And why have divorce rates become so incredibly high, particularly as wives increasingly initiate divorce over reasons that, from a biblical perspective, are trivial, selfish, or completely unbiblical?This is not a message designed to just shame people who have experienced divorce. It is a challenge to the culture that has normalized abandoning marriage whenever things become difficult, inconvenient, or uncomfortable. We need to be willing to distinguish between legitimate biblical grounds for divorce and the endless list of modern excuses we've created to justify walking away from a sacred covenant.And that's not all we're discussing.I'm also talking about Donald Trump's continued failures, the gap between political promises and political reality, and why Americans should be questioning the decisions being made in our name.Plus, we're talking about the Iran War and why I believe this conflict is unnecessary and why Americans should be asking whether another foreign war actually serves the interests of the United States.Marriage. Divorce. Biblical truth. Trump. Iran. War. Political accountability.I'm saying what I believe needs to be said, even when it isn't popular (as usual).--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

The real crisis isn't the Declaration—it's what we've stopped teaching. Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Dianne Taube Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, contends that universities have failed at liberal education—the cultivation of citizens prepared to exercise freedom and responsibility. He attributes the breakdown to politicized classrooms, overreliance on narrow “scientistic” approaches in the social sciences, and a professional culture that trains future scholars instead of educating future citizens—leaving graduates with little serious exposure to the Declaration, the Constitution, and the moral logic of self-government. Stephen Haber, Stanford Professor of Political Science, History, and Economics, presses the discussion toward causes and incentives, setting up a debate about who is responsible for the drift and what reforms could realistically restore civic learning. Connect: Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast Website Stanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn Page Stanford Constitutional Law Center >> Website Stanford Law School >>> Twitter/X Stanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X Chapters:[00:00:26 – 00:04:11] Chapter 1: Setting the stakes—The Declaration at 250 and today's critiques Michael McConnell frames the episode around renewed skepticism of the Declaration's natural-rights claims—from progressive critiques focused on slavery and domination to post-liberal arguments against “abstract” rights.[00:04:11 – 00:06:54] Chapter 2: Berkowitz's opening—What the Declaration claims and why critics converge Peter Berkowitz restates the Declaration's core logic (equality, unalienable rights, consent, and the right to alter/abolish destructive government) and argues that left/right critiques increasingly overlap in their indictment of universal rights.[00:06:54 – 00:17:47] Chapter 3: Universities and the erosion of liberal education Berkowitz contends civic understanding is collapsing because colleges no longer ensure a shared, rigorous education in founding principles, constitutional traditions, and the broader intellectual inheritance needed for citizenship.[00:17:47 – 00:31:00] Chapter 4: From “critical” to “generous” thinking—Mapping the modern critiques Berkowitz argues that criticism without charitable interpretation becomes a “rage to criticize,” then traces postmodern progressive and post-liberal arguments (including Deneen and Vermeule) that reject the Declaration's rights framework and flirt with radical alternatives.[00:31:00 – 01:04:12] Chapter 5: Human rights, diplomacy, and reform—The Commission and a debate about university governance Berkowitz ties the Declaration to U.S. foreign policy via the UDHR and the Commission on Unalienable Rights, including its aims and controversies; Stephen Haber responds that boards, presidents, and provosts shape campus ideology and that governance-level changes could enable a revival of civic education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, but Israeli government officials have voiced scepticism over the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to Julian Borger, the Guardian's senior international correspondent – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Is American politics undergoing a fundamental realignment?In Episode 494 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew welcomes Mark Halperin, Editor-in-Chief of 2WAY, for a wide-ranging conversation about Israel, Iran, the Democratic Party, Donald Trump, the upcoming midterm elections, and the rapidly changing American media landscape.Andrew and Mark examine the dramatic shift in U.S. attitudes toward Israel since October 7 and what the growing divide over Israel could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. They discuss AIPAC's changing political influence, the reluctance of prominent Democratic leaders to challenge increasingly anti-Israel voices within the party, Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, and whether a new Israeli prime minister could reset the U.S.-Israel relationship.The conversation then turns to President Trump's handling of the Iran war. Halperin assesses what the United States has accomplished, where the strategy has fallen short, and whether the administration risks becoming caught in a geopolitical and political quagmire.They also look ahead to the midterm elections, where Halperin sees an unusually unpredictable political environment, before turning to the future of journalism and the decline of traditional media.Halperin explains why he believes the next generation of successful media will combine independent voices, serious reporting, open debate, and genuine engagement with audiences — the philosophy behind 2WAY.Politics. Israel. The Law. Smart Plain Talk.Subscribe to The Andrew Parker Show and join us as we march toward Episode 500 and the show's 10-year anniversary.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

The US military has carried out a wave of airstrikes against Iran in response to Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan. The strikes were launched after Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard' following a days-long pause in fighting. Iran has expanded its military strikes in the region, raising fears of an all-out war. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian senior international reporter Peter Beaumont – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Senator Lindsey Graham spent decades as one of Washington's most prominent foreign policy hawks - a fierce opponent of Russia, relentless advocate for Israel and supporter of Iranian regime change. Graham's funeral this week drew the likes of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and both men took the opportunity to meet with Donald Trump in an effort to keep the president invested in the wars that both their countries are fighting.On today's episode, we speak to the BBC's Washington Correspondent Daniel Bush and documentary filmmaker Alex Holder, who has rare access to Lindsey Graham to unpack how the late senator helped shape Trump's foreign policy approach.Producers: Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Sam BonhamMix: Travis EvansSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Guests stand for during the funeral for US Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC USA, 28 July 2026. Credit: Will Oliver / EPA/Shutterstock

Fresh off his tour of Israel and Europe, this week on Unholy Conversations, Yonit and Jonathan speak to Rahm Emanuel—former Chief of Staff, Congressman, Chicago Mayor, Ambassador to Japan and perhaps future presidential nominee. They dive into his recent charged conversation with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, his take on Israel's current choices, whether he considers himself a Zionist, and if he's any closer to making a decision on a presidential run.

 In this episode of the LatinNews Podcast, we speak with investigative journalist Jennifer Ávila, co-founder of Contracorriente, about the current political and social landscape in Honduras. We discuss the challenges facing President Nasri Asfura's administration, the influence of US policy on migration and security, the return of former president Juan Orlando Hernández, and the country's evolving political dynamics. The conversation also explores organized crime, violence against women, and Honduras' role as a testing ground for new political and economic ideas. Follow Jennifer Ávila's work at www.contracorriente.red Follow LatinNews for  analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondonLinkedIn: Latin American NewslettersFacebook: @latinnews1967For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Donald Trump has announced a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia while pressing ahead with efforts to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. What's driving Trump's new agreement with Riyadh? And how is it likely to be received at home and across the Gulf? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Robert Jimison, who covers Congress for the New York Times with a focus on defence and foreign policy, about what the agreement contains, why it matters and the political challenges it could face.

In this intense and fiery commentary, Lee and Tara break down the latest military moves against Iran as B-1 bombers deploy! ✈️

In this intense and fiery commentary, Lee and Tara break down the latest military moves against Iran as B-1 bombers deploy! ✈️

The US has carried out fresh strikes on Iran after three American soldiers were killed in action. The Pentagon has admitted that nearly 100 US service members have also been wounded as Tehran responded to 10 consecutive nights of attacks. As peace talks mediated by Pakistan continue, Lucy Hough speaks to our senior international correspondent, Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Former Mayor of Chicago and Former Chief of Staff to President Obama, joins Bloomberg's David Gura from the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. They discuss what to expect from President Trump's address Thursday night, US foreign policy, conflict in the Middle East, and US election integrity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly died this week, he left behind a new uncertainty in US politics. Known as a critical deal-maker in Congress, Republicans have lost a key bridge between the Democrats – and Donald Trump. Graham was also one of the few remaining Reagan-style Republicans and his death leaves questions around the future of US foreign policy, particularly on Ukraine and Israel. Reged Ahmad speaks to the Guardian's Washington bureau chief, David Smith, back from being on the ground in South Carolina, about whether Graham's death marks a new moment in the future of the Republican party

Trump has officially scrapped the disastrous MOU, put Iran back on notice, and unleashed devastating US military strikes on Kish Island!

The US president has said the truce with Iran is ‘over' amid 48 hours of intense strikes. In the days leading to this escalation, three tankers were attacked by Iran in the strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the clarity of the ceasefire agreement signed in June. The US military's attacks occurred during the week-long funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, which drew millions on to the streets. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Patrick Wintour reports from the funeral of Ali Khamenei as the Iranian regime puts on a show of confidence and resilience.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The US president is in combative mood as Nato leaders meet for a two-day summit in Ankara. There are divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, defence spending, and the US-Israel war in Iran with signs of the fragile ceasefire collapsing. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is holding talks with leaders as he rallies the European cause against Russia's war that has reached the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as Nato allies present an increasingly united front against an unreliable US. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's central and eastern Europe correspondent Shaun Walker – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The NHS will divert billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines, under the terms of the US-UK trade deal agreed in December, which could lead to more than 200,000 excess deaths, analysis has found. Ministers have defended the deal as a way of helping British drug exports avoid US tariffs and giving patients access to vital medication, but critics accuse the Labour party of caving into pressure from Donald Trump. Lucy Hough speaks to columnist Aditya Chakrabortty – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Donald Trump is claiming his Iran peace plan is a victory for Washington, despite the 14-point agreement revealing significant concessions to Tehran. Under the deal, Iran will reopen the strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, while talks will continue over the fate of Iran's nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: They fought for the Iranian revolution – and then for Saddam Hussein. The US and UK once condemned them. But now their opposition to Tehran has made them favourites of Trump White House hardliners By Arron Merat. Read by Lucy Scott. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Donald Trump has urged Russia to ‘make a deal' with Ukraine as the leaders of G7 countries meet on Tuesday and try to put the conflict back at the top of the agenda. European leaders are hoping to capture Trump's attention for long enough to speak to him about Ukraine, with the US president's focus more on the US-Israeli war against Iran. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's Europe correspondent, Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertainty. Questions remain over the reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, and the future of Iran's nuclear programme. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's senior international correspondent Julian Borger. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Israel and Iran have exchanged direct strikes for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war. The Israeli strikes are in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, not to retaliate against Iran, in order to avoid derailing peace talks. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on The Majority Report. On today's program: Trump's $1.8M taxpayer funded "anti-weaponization" fund has received so much backlash that acting AG Todd Blanche has announced the fund has been rescinded. It should be noted that Blanche refuses to commit to put this reversal in writing, so we'll see. Brendan James and Noah Kulwin of the Blowback podcast join the program to discuss their new miniseries, No Daylight, which focuses on the turbulent history of U.S.-Israeli relations. In the Fun Half: Brenden Sutton and Matt Binder join. Norman Finkelstein reacts to criticism he's received over his comments on Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Donald Trump commissions a confusing graph that compares the size of the Washington monument reflecting pool to some of the tallest buildings in America. It is unclear what the graph was meant to indicate. Trump's pick to be the head of the Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, has a long history of being a sick freak. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) calls out Marco Rubio trying to propagate lies that Hamas was stopping aid from entering Gaza. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor RIDGE WALLEt: Get up to 40% off @Ridge with code MAJORITYREPORT at https://www.Ridge.com/MAJORITYREPORT. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.