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Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 80. Stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney have paid tribute to one of the world's greatest music artists, with many praising her lifelong philanthropy and advocacy for literacy and LGBTQ+ rights. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

One of Donald Trump's closest and most devoted aides, Natalie Harp, has faced intense media scrutiny this week, after a Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff, name-checked her in a speech that went viral. So what do we know about Harp, who is often referred to as the ‘human printer'? And why is everybody talking about her relationship with Trump? Helen Pidd speaks to the Guardian's international news editor, Paul Owen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

With less than three months to go until the midterms, voters are thinking about grocery prices, the Iran war – and datacentres. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the historian Jill Lepore about how this latest AI backlash could influence those all-important elections in November. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the ‘artificial state'?

AlabamaJefferson county judge dismisses residency lawsuit against Sen. TubervilleGOP candidate of Lt. Governor John Wahl also concerned about Flock cameras violating the 4th amendmentA company with ties to Chinese government is fined $11M for violating US lawBest High School rankings for 2026 are published by US News & World ReportNationalPresident Trump issues EO prohibiting a Central Bank Digital currencyRFK Jr. exposes Dr. Fauci for creating weaponized coronavirus in ChinaA CA major exposes DOJ for not trying to stop sex trafficking of minorsMike Lindell to challenge recent primary election with a hand count of ballotsResident of Dearborn MI has had it with the Islamic takeover of that city

When Air Force One took off from Turkey after July's Nato summit, almost everyone believed Donald Trump was on board … but he wasn't. Jonathan Freedland talks with Tara Setmayer of the Seneca Project about why the White House felt the need to come up with such an elaborate lie to protect the president

94 Major Wildfires Are Burning Across the West—Is This the New Normal? The Western United States is facing a dangerous wildfire crisis. Crews are fighting to protect Big Sur, three fires are burning near Reno with single-digit containment, and 94 large wildfires remain uncontained across the West as of August 11, 2026. From the Northwest and Northern Rockies to California, Nevada and the Southwest, extreme heat, dry conditions and expanding fire activity threaten communities, public health and the environment. Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, while the economic and human costs continue to mount. What can America do to prevent these disasters? Can better land management, climate action and community preparation make a meaningful difference—or must we adapt to wildfires as the West's new normal? Then, after 24 years on the air, a Bay Area radio host has been laid off. His scathing Facebook post captures the troubling state of today's broadcasting industry. Who killed local radio—and why are experienced local voices disappearing? Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please watch, like and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel. The Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #WesternWildfires, #Wildfires, #CaliforniaWildfires, #BigSurFire, #RenoFires, #NevadaWildfires, #WildfireSeason, #WildfireSmoke, #ClimateChange, #ExtremeHeat, #BreakingNews, #USNews, #CaliforniaNews, #NevadaNews, #PacificNorthwest, #NorthernCalifornia, #SouthernCalifornia, #AirQuality, #ClimateCrisis, #NaturalDisasters, #EmergencyPreparedness, #Firefighters, #NewNormal, #LocalRadio, #BayAreaRadio, #RadioIndustry, #MediaNews, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #KarelCast https://youtube.com/live/WhcAzTPgXf0

This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD talk Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic Senate primary win in Michigan and and the immediate Islamophobic outrage from MAGA republicans labeling Muslim officeholders as trojan horses while progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and AOC retreat from campaigning to defund the police. This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people. -- To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media.   -- WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws -- FOLLOW 1HOOD  youtube.com/@1hood facebook.com/1hoodmedia instagram.com/1hoodmedia x.com/1hood -- DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media Network Explicit Language Parental Discretion is Advised TV-MA   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Donald Trump's second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What remains is an imperial president with almost no internal checks, using executive power to reshape everything from the economy, immigration and even the presidency itself. Few journalists have covered Trump as closely as the New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan. Jonathan Freedland speaks to him about how the president has consolidated such power – and what it could mean for the US and the world

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Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample, Guardian science editor, to discuss three eye-catching science stories including an investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinker. Also on the agenda is the unprecedented cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US which has now been linked to two fatalities, and the funding cuts that threaten the iconic Jodrell Bank world heritage site, home to the Lovell telescope. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

In this episode of Guardian Australia's weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad take a look at how the Michigan Senate primaries could decide the future of the Democrats. This is a race that has revealed the civil war raging inside the party, as some seek to take it further to the left, with candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed. But will this schism be the Democrats' Maga moment, or will it leave the party open to a Republican communist ‘red scare' campaign that could cost them the midterms? They also look at why the Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring its opposition to any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, as well as the next chapter in the reflecting pool saga and why Donald Trump said US attorney and Maga faithful Jeanine Pirro had ‘folded like an umbrella'

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This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD talk Democratic Party leadership's lack of accountability and their shift toward centrist Reagan-era politics, Islamophobia, media smears against The DSA and progressive candidates, corporate money, including outright displays of establishment defeatism from Kamala Harris and Eric Adams. This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people. -- To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media.   -- WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws -- FOLLOW 1HOOD  youtube.com/@1hood facebook.com/1hoodmedia instagram.com/1hoodmedia x.com/1hood -- DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media Network Explicit Language Parental Discretion is Advised TV-MA   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chelsey Wen, Senior Health Data Analyst, U.S. News & World Report joins Megan Lynch as they discuss the best US Hospitals and what local hospitals rank high as well as what people look at to decide if it is a good hospital or not.

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Guardian US southern bureau chief Olly Laughland tells the story of Calvin Duncan and a Republican party emboldened in Trump's America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Leftwing Democrats are having their moment in the sun, with Zohran Mamdani in New York, Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and endless calls for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028. Has Democratic socialism shifted from the political fringe to the mainstream? And can this group lure back the all-important swing voters? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Bhaskar Sunkara, president of the Nation magazine, founding editor of Jacobin and author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequalities

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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

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In this episode of Guardian Australia's weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad discuss Donald Trump's closed-door meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. They also examine the president's escalating attacks on the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as well as his performance at the White House correspondent's dinner

This Week In White Supremacy 1HOOD talk Democrats are failing to capitalize on President Trump's low approval reporting the DNC is $2 million in debt, criticizing DNC chair Ken Martin, Rep. James E. Clyburn, and party leadership, for ignoring popular figures like Zohran Mamdani while rejecting calls for party accountability This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people. -- To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media.   -- WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws -- FOLLOW 1HOOD  youtube.com/@1hood facebook.com/1hoodmedia instagram.com/1hoodmedia x.com/1hood -- DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media Network Explicit Language Parental Discretion is Advised TV-MA   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

US News consumer credit card analyst, Adriana Ocañas tells Megan Lynch that '1-in-5' parents says they need their kids to help pay for back-to-school supplies this year. She points out that daily costs for food and fuel are cutting into their budgets. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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.

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the importance of developing impulse control and behavioral regulation by the end of third grade. Read the article from US News here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy look at why Donald Trump chose to make a prime-time address about the US electoral system: was he trying to destabilise and undermine confidence before the midterms, and will it work? Also: why is the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, ordering annual testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers in the military aged 30 and older?

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

The debate about how old is too old to serve in public office has resurfaced this week after the shock death of the Republican Lindsey Graham and the surprise return of Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old senator who published a photo of himself in hospital after a long absence from the spotlight. With rumours continuing to swirl around Donald Trump's health, why is it that US politicians seem to cling on to power for so long? Jonathan Freedland speaks to Alexis Coe, a presidential historian and columnist for the New York Times Book Review, about whether the US is becoming a gerontocracy

When Mark Lanier and his young client Kaley faced Meta and Google in an LA courtroom earlier this year, it seemed a bigger battle than David v Goliath. Lanier, however, was determined to prove the companies had not just stumbled into a youth mental health crisis, but had helped to engineer it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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

Today we're talking about boys—the messages they receive about emotions, strength, masculinity, and what it means to “be a man” in today's world. My guest is Dr. Katie Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, parenting educator, and Vice President of Community Initiatives for The Jed Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth mental health and suicide prevention. Katie is the author of several books on kids' and teens' mental health, and her newest release, Breaking the Boy Code, takes a deep look at the societal pressures shaping boys' emotional lives. In our conversation, Katie and I explore how traditional expectations around masculinity can impact boys' mental health, emotional expression, and relationships. We talk about the unique pressures boys are facing today, what can happen when emotions get pushed underground, and practical ways parents can support boys in developing emotional awareness, resilience, and a healthier sense of self.  About Dr. Katie Hurley   Dr. Katie Hurley is a child and adolescent psychotherapist, parenting educator, public speaker, and writer, and is the Vice President of Community Initiatives for The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit dedicated to youth and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. She is the author of the award-winning No More Mean Girls: The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls, The Depression Workbook for Teens: Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated, The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World, A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens, and her newest book, The Stress-Buster Workbook for Kids. Her newest book is Breaking the Boy Code, which came out in March 2026. Katie covers mental health, child and adolescent development, and parenting for The Washington Post, PBS Parents, Psychology Today, Everyday Health, PsyCom, and US News and World Report, among other places. She splits her time between Los Angeles, California and coastal Connecticut with her husband and two children. Things you'll learn from this episode  Why the “Man Box” and traditional messages about masculinity can limit boys' emotional well-being and self-expression How social media, gaming culture, and online spaces can influence boys' identities, including exposure to red pill and incel ideologies Why open conversations about feelings and mental health are critical for helping boys thrive How practical tools, coping strategies, and supportive school environments can strengthen boys' resilience and self-awareness Why media literacy, positive role models, and inclusive communities help boys navigate today's complex world with greater confidence and authenticity   Resources mentioned Breaking the Boy Code: The New Playbook for Raising Resilience Boys by Dr. Katie Hurley Katie Hurley's website Katie Hurley on Facebook Katie Hurley on Instagram Katie Hurley on Twitter Teen Talk / Katie's Facebook Group for Parents of Teens Katie's Facebook Group for Parents of younger children The Stress-Buster Workbook for Kids by Katie Hurley A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens by Katie Hurley The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World by Katie Hurley The Depression Workbook for Teens: Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated by Katie Hurley No More Mean Girls: The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls by Katie Hurley Not familiar with ‘red pill' content? Teen boys are, whether they want to be or not (Katie's article on CNN) We're Family, and We Lost Loved Ones to Suicide 25 Years Apart. Here's What's Changed About Suicide in America, and What Hasn't (Katie's article on Oprah Magazine) Ecumundo Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Louis Theroux Inside the Manosphere (documentary on Netflix) Sex Educator Amy Lang Talks About Kids & Pornography (Full-Tilt Parenting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US government has been forced to pay billions in refunds to companies that were hit by Donald Trump's ‘liberation day' tariffs. The US has paid out $81bn (£61bn) this fiscal year after the supreme court ruled the tariffs were illegal. Lucy Hough speaks to international editor Chris Michael – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Silicon Bites Ep366 | 2026-07-14 | the book and movie Stalker: enter at your own risk, assume everything is hazardous, and stop looking for redemption in the rubble. You may find things of use in the Zone of contagion, but what you find may also corrupt and kill you. ZONE OF CONTAGION: In a single fortnight, the IOC has reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee, Netflix has expanded a Russian cartoon empire into more than a hundred countries, and the Venice Biennale has already spent a season laundering the pavilion of a state that bombs museums and conducts daily human safaris in Kherson Oblast. All while Russian glide bombs hit bus stops in Sumy and ballistic missiles land in Kyiv's residential districts. The West keeps searching for the "good Russia" — the culture, the art, the sport — as if finding it would redeem the state committing the crimes. This is weakness and naivety that will get us all killed. And it is based on extraordinary weakness that verges on complicity with evil. This fictitious good Russia is a convenient excuse for us to take no action to defeat the real Russia – the one attacking Ukraine and us. This blindness to Russia's evil intent must stop. ----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampires----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:NPR — "IOC clears way for Russian athletes to return to Olympics" (8 July 2026)IOC — "IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee" (7 July 2026)Sportico — "IOC Ban on Russian Athletes Lifted Ahead of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics" (7 July 2026)Marathon Handbook — "Russia Cleared To Return To The Olympics As IOC Lifts Its Suspension" (7 July 2026, incl. World Athletics Council decision of 3 July 2026)Meduza (English) — "British lawmakers demand ban on Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over 'propaganda'" (3 July 2026)Propastop — "Masha and the Bear: Why Did Russian Media Go on the Defensive?" (6 July 2026)The Telegraph (via Yahoo News) — "The Russian children's cartoon embroiled in Putin's soft-power war" (July 2026)Georgia Today — "Netflix faces criticism after expanding global access to Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear" (late June 2026)Euronews — "EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation" (12 May 2026)Artforum — "Russia's Venice Pavilion Will Be Closed to Public for Duration of Biennale" (28 April 2026)EUobserver — "Russia's pavilion at the Venice Biennale won't whitewash its crimes against humanity" (8 May 2026)AP / Reuters (via US News) — "Russian attacks kill 6, wound 29, as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers" and "Russian Strikes Kill Eight, Wound Dozens" (11 July 2026)Al Jazeera — "At least 22 killed in Kyiv as Zelenskyy warns of 'massive Russian strike'" (2 July 2026)The Moscow Times — "Nine Dead as Russia, Ukraine Exchange Strikes" (12 July 2026)Background: Arkady & Boris Strugatsky, Roadside Picnic (1972); Andrei Tarkovsky, Stalker (1979).----------

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Mobility is foundational to life itself, yet musculoskeletal conditions quietly rob millions of people of the very movement that makes living worthwhile.Dr. Bryan Kelly, President and CEO of HSS, is leading a bold answer to that challenge. As the steward of the world's top-ranked orthopedic institution, now embarking on what he calls a Mobility Revolution, Dr. Kelly is expanding HSS far beyond its storied Manhattan campus.Through landmark partnerships with Deerfield Management, General Atlantic, Peloton, and beyond, HSS is building a global platform to unlock mobility for everybody, everywhere.Join us to discover how Dr. Kelly and the HSS team are leveraging cutting-edge innovation, data intelligence, and how his unwavering focus on the patient are redefining musculoskeletal health for generations to come. Let's go!Episode Highlights:HSS, founded in 1863, has grown into a world-leading musculoskeletal ecosystem spanning surgery, research, and rheumatology.Dr. Kelly, originally a music major, found his calling in orthopedics and built the nation's largest hip preservation service at HSS.HSS's bold new vision, "unlock mobility for every body, everywhere," targets the full care continuum from prevention to recovery.HSS is executing a four-concentric-circle growth strategy, physical expansion and a digital platform built on deep musculoskeletal data.Dr. Kelly and Deerfield Management launched a dedicated mobility venture fund targeting $400 million to $1 billion for musculoskeletal innovation.About our Guest:Dr. Bryan Kelly is the President & CEO, Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at HSS, which is the world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and related disciplines. At the core of HSS is Hospital for Special Surgery, the largest academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, founded in 1863. US News & World Report ranks HSS #1 in Orthopedics nationwide (past 16 consecutive years) and as a national leader in Rheumatology and a Best Hospital for Pediatric Orthopedics. HSS leadership spans patient care, research, education and innovation.Dr. Kelly and his more than 5,000 HSS colleagues are dedicated to the purpose of helping people get back to what they need and love to do, better than any other place in the world. To achieve this, he is focused also on advancing HSS as the best place for specialists in musculoskeletal health and all other team members to advance their careers.A world-renowned surgeon, scientist and educator specialized in sports medicine and hip preservation, Dr. Kelly arrived at HSS in 1996 with undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University and Duke University. He completed his residency and two-year fellowship at HSS, followed by additional fellowships under the direction of Dr. Marc J. Philippon at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Dr. Herbert Resch at the Landeskliniken Hospital in Salzburg, Austria. He has spent much time collaborating with Professor Michael Leunig in Zurich, Switzerland and has established an exchange program for hip preservation trainees. Dr. Kelly completed his MBA at NYU Stern School of Business in 2019.Prior to assuming his role as President and CEO in 2023, Dr. Kelly served in several other leadership positions at HSS including Surgeon-in-Chief, Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute, and Chief of the Hip Preservation Service. He has a faculty appointment as Full Professor of Orthopedics at Weill Cornell Medical College and medical staff appointments at HSS and New York - Presbyterian Hospital. He has cared for several sports teams, serving as Head Team Physician for the New York Rangers, Assistant Team Physician for the New York Giants and Orthopedic Consultant for UFC.Over the past 20 years and with over 200 peer reviewed scientific publications, Dr. Kelly has played an instrumental role in the evolution and maturation of the field of hip preservation, which helps people of all ages with non-arthritic hip disorders to maintain mobility and stability. In 2010, he started the Hip Preservation Service at HSS, which is now the nation's largest with a 12-year record of fellowships.Dr. Kelly has a broad range of both clinical and basic science research interests including the development of a clinical outcomes registry; biomechanical studies evaluating conflict patterns in femoroacetabular impingement and techniques in labral refixation; development of synthetic scaffolds for labral reconstruction and cartilage injuries in the hip; and the development of novel surgical techniques for managing soft tissue injuries around the hip joint.More information about HSS can be found at HSS.edu.Links Supporting This Episode: HSS website: CLICK HEREDr. Bryan Kelly LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREHSS LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE

Are the disappearances or deaths of 11 US scientists really linked in a nefarious plot? Or just a conspiracy theory with roots in a bizarre broadcast that rocked Britain in the 1970s?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

There is just one week to go until the winner of the World Cup is crowned, and it has been a memorable tournament, not least due to the extraordinary intervention by Donald Trump this week that shocked the football world. Lucy Hough speaks to global sports business correspondent Matt Hughes – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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

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

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 2021: Edwin Robbe had a troubled life, but found excitement and purpose by joining an audacious community of hackers. Then the real world caught up with his online activities By Huib Modderkolk. Read by Aaron Vodovoz. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Why are more states than ever in the US using the firing squad as a method of execution? With chief reporter for Guardian US Ed Pilkington. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The US superstar golden couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are finally tying the knot in a rumoured major event in New York's Madison Square Garden. The couple – who got engaged 10 months ago, announced via an Instagram post that received 14m likes in its first hour online – held an intimate rehearsal dinner at MSG with a rumoured guest list of 1,000 for today's ceremony and construction of a custom-made fairytale castle inside. But with tight security, NDAs and New York streets on lockdown – what do we know? Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian writer Elle Hunt – 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 cashed in on more than $2bn from crypto and other business ventures last year. As the US races to become the self‑declared ‘crypto capital of the world', the president and his family have turned digital tokens, meme coins and merchandise into an unprecedented revenue stream. But just how rich can a sitting US president get? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Aisha Down – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

When the academic Sarah Steele was assaulted in England, she had no idea her case would end up in front of a US military court. Harry Davies explains why military judges and juries are ruling on crimes committed in the UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus