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US President, Donald Trump, says United States officials have spoken with mediators trying to end Washington's war with Iran. A wildlife park in South Australia says it's completed bird flu vaccinations on almost 150 native birds. Nathan Cleary calls on fans to stop social media abuse after tackle injury. - トランプ大統領が、イランとの戦闘終結に向け、アメリカ政府当局者が仲介者らと接触したことを明らかにしました。南オーストラリア州のクリーランド・ワイルドライフパークが、在来鳥類およそ150羽への鳥インフルエンザワクチン接種を完了しました。NRLのネイサン・クリアリー選手が、フェニックス・クロスランド選手へのSNS上での誹謗中傷をやめるようファンに呼びかけています。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast. Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page!#sbsaudiopodcast - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。#sbsaudiopodcast

Reports that US officials have spoken with mediators about the Iran war; A second doses of bird flu vaccinations given to at-risk wildlife in South Australia; Nathan Cleary calls on fans to stop social media abuse.Reports that US officials have spoken with mediators about the Iran war; A second doses of bird flu vaccinations given to at-risk wildlife in South Australia; Nathan Cleary calls on fans to stop social media abuse.

Another week that had observers scratching their heads over Donald Trump. The US President gives the Chinese President a red-carpet welcome, then offers Vladimir Putin a seat at an upcoming G20 meeting. Dr. Janice Stein tries to make sense of those moves, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fallout from the US President's attack on the press continues after a court rules in favour of letting some journalists back into the White House. Danielle also discusses Chinese President Xi's visit to Washington.

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Lisa Owen about Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which has been rejected by the US President, as well as a far right Israeli minister saying his country's military should "go to war" in the occupied West Bank.

There's uncertainty if the looming mid-term elections will influence Trump's handling of Iran. The US President's rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days - saying Iran was losing badly. Tehran's Foreign Ministers says the only way to end the conflict is with a negotiated solution. Former US Ambassador in the Middle East, David Satterfield, says the economy will unquestionably hurt Trump at the mid-terms. "Is the mid-term, is that November date a trigger point, somehow, for some different strategy - either immediately before or after? It's very difficult to say." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President's throwing out another deal, as an Iranian official says negotiations are his only way out. Donald Trump's says Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 'wasn't acceptable'. But Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says they're the same conditions included in the deal signed by both sides, in June. US Army Former Major General Randy Manner says Trump's tried all out war, and it didn't work. "The bottom line upfront is - this truly only can be done through negotiation, and that is very difficult and it takes a lot of time, our president does not have that kind of patience." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Our Take! It's the time of week that we loosen our ties (except we famously don't wear ties), kick off our shoes (figuratively because WHS rules) and talk the week that was in news and pop culture. This episode starts with The Debrief, and we take on the launch of Trump TV and the US President banning certain media outlets from White House press events. Then we crack open The Inbox to hear YOUR thoughts on the biggest stories of the week, with drug reform, Albo and Trump's selfie and the NRL dumping Tones and I dominating our comment sections and DMs. Then it's time for the Weekend Quiz and this weekend we have our very first listener joining us to test their knowledge – listener Nat, who also got some very impressive (not really) merch. Questions below, make sure you listen to get the answers! As always, we love to hear your thoughts on the stories we've covered, or ones you'd like us to cover! Hit us up on Instagram @thebriefingpodcast and don't forget you can comment on eps if you listen on Spotify. The Weekend Quiz: Albo’s in the US this week, and while there he has launched a campaign for Australia to get a seat on WHAT? In the AFL, who won this year’s Brownlow medal, on Monday night? Donald Trump wants to change the name of AI, what has he suggested it be called instead? A new report this week found that half of Aussies in their 20s are still doing what? We lost an Aussie rock icon this week. Who was it? The Weekend List: To Listen: Potterhead (Listener Pepper) To make: Porridge (listener Helen, link here) To watch: The Golden Spurtle on Netflix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was very surprised today on a podcast to hear Jensen Huang plainly state that if they cannot align the AIs, then the labs must shut down. The context I have on Huang is that he has run NVIDIA for 30+ years, which has become the most valuable company in the world due to the AI boom. My understanding is that he has repeatedly encouraged the US President (with whom he is on friendly terms) to continue to support AI, and dismissed AI talk as "sci-fi". If you haven't seen, his biographer has incredible quotes of him being pressed on risks from AI, where Jensen gets furious. “This cannot be a ridiculous sci-fi story,” he said. He gestured to his frozen PR reps at the end of the table. “Do you guys understand? I didn't grow up on a bunch of sci-fi stories, and this is not a sci-fi movie. These are serious people doing serious work!” he said. “This is not a freaking joke! This is not a repeat of Arthur C. Clarke. I didn't read his fucking books. I don't care about those books! It's not– we're not a sci-fi repeat! This company is not a [...] --- First published: September 23rd, 2026 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/cmdbNijFsopqfqEq7/jensen-huang-says-if-we-cannot-align-ai-shut-down-the-ai --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Donald Trump's decade-long war with the press has a new front, with three US media outlets suing after being banned by the White House, prompting a broader media boycott.  In response, the US President has launched his own 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV. Today, Reporters Without Borders executive director for North America, Clayton Weimers, on who will lose the most from Trump's war on the press. Featured:  Clayton Weimers, Reporters Without Borders executive director for North America 

Donald Trump says oil prices will plummet below pre-conflict numbers, if other nations join his economic isolation of Iran. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, the US President said he must choose between letting Iran rebuild a far greater country or annihilate them. Trump says until it stops attacks on commercial shipping and relinquishes its nuclear ambitions Iran must be economically isolated. US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Trump's made plenty of threats against Iran over the last few months, and it's prompted scepticism among experts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump delivers a major blow to Anthony Albanese's tech agenda, Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for his first state visit to the US in 11 years. Plus, the US President's attack on the International Criminal Court and UNESCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, DBut, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Rams-Giants game last night, along with some other news around the sports world. Joining the progrum today is Junior ESPN NFL Insider Ian Rapoport who breaks down the injuries from Week 1 and Week 2 of the NFL season and when players like Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Jaxson Dart, could likely be back on the field for their teams. Next, College Gameday Host Rece Davis joins to talk about his Rece's Pieces, where he breaks down his top headlines and takeaways from college football this past weekend.  Then Brewers Skipper Pat Murphy stops by to chat about the “Brewer Way”, Jacob Misiorowski, his culture in Milwaukee, and their style of baseball, which contrasts most of the flashiness some of the teams in the MLB have. In hour 2, Rams Wide Receiver and 6x Pro Bowler Davante Adams goes through his huge performance last night after hauling in 8 catches for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns, breaks down their game in Australia, and his relationship with Sean McVay.  Later, Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding reacts to his team being atop of Tone's Above Average Poll as he looks onto Florida, who the Rebels will take on this weekend in Gainesville. Lastly, PGA Tour Pro and Member of the US President's Cup Team, Chris Gotterup chats about this upcoming weekend at the President's Cup. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Burnham meets Trump face-to-face for the first time at the UN General Assembly, will he adopt Mark Carney's or Keir Starmer's approach to dealing with the US President? With Carney receiving a standing ovation in the European Parliament and championing “deep cooperation” between Europe and Canada, is Britain in danger of being outflanked in its relationship with the continent? Where do Rory and Alastair stand on the allegations made by Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, about the King? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Enjoy Rory and Alastair's interview with Gordon Brown by searching ‘Leading' on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair's miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription.

Andy Burnham heads to New York for his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump, following a filibuster speech to the UN by the US President. Plus: Former chancellor and now OpenAI employee George Osborne weighs in on the backlash to UK data centres, and Zohran Mamdani delivers a barnstorming speech to a mayoral summit. With Aaron Bastani & Ash Sarkar.

How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two met get together for the first time – where could the US President take umbrage?Also – why has Andy Burnham agreed to help Saudi Arabia with “defensive military support” against the Houthis?Sam's been speaking to Liberal Democrat leader – Sir Ed Davey – as their conference wraps up in Brighton but why has AI, technology and social care become a major theme?And, why are Lib Dem candidates being told to ditch the suits for quarter zip tops?

Bryson is making a big move... not. He's doubling down on the content creation. JJ Spaun wins the BMW PGA Championship on the DP World Tour after being snubbed for the US President's Cup team.Mount Rushmore of Irish Golf Clubs is back and we're ranking our 3 favourite courses in county Clare.If you have any questions or comments for us on the pod, reach out to us on thebogeymenpod@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram.Listen to our Podcast!Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQIf you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review.Get in touch with us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogeymenpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogeyPod

Kate Adie introduces stories from Yemen, South Korea, Sierra Leone, France, and Ireland. Yemen's Houthis recently claimed a major advance along the western Red Sea coast, capturing two strategic port cities from the Saudi-backed pro government forces. The BBC's security correspondent, Frank Gardner, reflects on how the Iran-backed Houthis have transformed themselves from tribal militia to formidable force.North Korea's soldiers fought alongside Russian troops at the end of 2024, as they tried to repel a surprise Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory - and it's thought they could soon make a return to the frontline. Quentin Sommerville examines what Pyongyang has gained from its burgeoning alliance with Moscow.Freetown in Sierra Leone is said to be one of the not-so-secret hideouts of one of Europe's most-wanted drug criminals, Jos Leijdekkers. The Dutch national was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison by a Rotterdam court back in 2024. Ed Butler travelled to Freetown to find out how he's managed to evade justice. In Northern France seaside towns are trying hard to rebrand themselves and shake off their gritty image, shaped by a history of coal mining – and the more recent migrant crisis. Sally Howard went to find out more about the towns' aspirations to build a new Belle Epoque. And on Ireland's West Coast, President Trump's golf resort has been a boon for many of local businesses. The US President received a relatively warm welcome on his recent visit but the trip wasn't entirely free of controversy - especially after Mr Trump shared his views on the future of Ireland, reports Chris Page.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

US President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press. The move is almost ​certain to face legal challenges as free-speech experts said it conflicts with the US Constitution's First Amendment protections for free speech and a free press. Here is a snippet of President Trump taking a question over the ban. Here is a snippet of President Trump taking a question over the ban

It was my pleasure to invite Lou Pauly into the Virtual Studio to examine the state of the global economy with Donald Trump once again US President, with the US holding a $40 trillion debt and the impact of Donald Trump on geopolitical relations of the Great and Middle Powers. I also hope to assess with Lou the current state of the Global Order, or maybe more aptly the current state of the Global Disorder. Lou is a Professor, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and the J. Stefan Dupré Distinguished Professor of Political Economy, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto. His interests include: International and Comparative Political Economy, Politics of Finance and Innovation, and Global Economic Governance. His books include: Insuring States in an Uncertain World: Towards the Collaborative Government of Complex Risks; The Myth of the Global Corporation, 2025; Who Elected the Bankers? Surveillance and Control in the World Economy; and Opening Financial Markets. He is also the former editor of International Organization (with Emanuel Adler).

It looks like Donald Trump's pick to head the US federal reserve isn't following orders.The man hand-selected by the US President has decided to do the exact opposite of what Mr Trump has been asking.Chairman Kevin Warsh has announced an interest rate hike for the world's largest economy.The President is not happy and has reiterated his calls for interest rates to be lowered.So why has the Fed made a very different decision?

Dr Frank Shallenberger is a board-certified physician in anti-ageing medicine and US President of the American Association of Ozone Therapy. He's been a pioneer in the field of ozone for over 40 years, and more than that he has been a pioneer in the field of medicine. Dr Frank also developed a new area of Ozone Therapy, referred to as Prolozone®. Prolozone® is an injection technique that has been shown to regenerate damaged joints, herniated discs, and degenerated joints, tendons, and soft tissues. Known as the “Teacher's Teacher”, he's a mentor to Dr Stave Stavs, who describes him as a man of truth, honesty and integrity, who has stood up for what is right, what is effective and what has been used for generations. Join us as we explore:The counterintuitive nature of oxidative stressWhat is Ozone Therapy?The effectiveness of ozone on your immune systemThe ins and outs of Prolozone (injectables) and why it's so important The benefits of hydrogen peroxide in treating health issuesTonsils and the immune systemMajor and Minor AutohemotherapyThe future of Ozone TherapyJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentions:Book: Frank Shallenberger - The Ozone Miracle: How you can harness the power of oxygen to keep you and your family healthy https://www.amazon.com/Ozone-Miracle-harness-oxygen-healthy-ebook/dp/B06XDCGPCFProlozone Therapy: Frank Shallenberger, Journal of Prolotherapy: Prolozone – Regenerating Joints and Eliminating Pain. https://journalofprolotherapy.com/prolozone-regenerating-joints-and-eliminating-pain/Book: Thomas E Levy - Rapid Virus Recovery https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Virus-Recovery-Thomas-Levy-ebook/dp/B095C8PWVF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QTBX2U0KUQCQ&keywords=rapid+virus+recovery+book+by+thomas+levyYouTube video: Disease is Optional Part 1- Frank Shallenberger 5 part video seriesOzone Courses / Training: http://www.shallenbergerozonecourse.comContact Dr Frank Shallenbergerhttps://ozoneclinic.co.za/https://www.antiagingmedicine.comhttp://www.shallenbergerozonecourse.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OzoneWellnessTherapy/Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

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It's hoped Doonbeg will reap the benefits of the Amgen Irish Open for years to come Efforts are now turning to the cleanup operation at the west Clare links following Shane Lowry's victory yesterday evening. Donald Trump speaking at Shannon Airport before boarding Air Force One last night. The US President confirmed that he would remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the Irish Open trophy celebration. The concession will not be extended to the rest of the EU, meaning Irish whiskey will receive the same treatment as spirits produced in the UK. Visitors to Doonbeg over the weekend were eager to highlight the importance of the event to Ireland's tourism industry. Nenagh native Donie, who travelled to Doonbeg especially for the event says it was important for Trump to be welcomed in order to preserve Ireland's links with the United States. Three people were arrested for trespassing over the course of the weekend, but the €20 million security operation went off without a hitch. Those in attendance were also treated to a weekend of fine weather, with spectacular shots of Doughmore Bay broadcast around the world. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says the entire event showcased Doonbeg in a brilliant light.

This week on The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the reaction of the Irish Left to Trump's visit to Ireland, the US President's endorsement of a United Ireland, and whether AI is going to imminently exterminate mankind.

The US president will arrive to Dublin via Air Force One early tomorrow morning in a non-state visit. The Phoenix Park closed late last night and will remain closed until Saturday evening when Trump will make his way down to Doonbeg for the Irish Open We get the details of the US President's itinerary with Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

Today, US President, Donald Trump, has said he will offer every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican party wins the midterms. President Trump gave no detail on how it would work or how he would fund it. Speaking at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term. He also said that the country's war with Iran would not end until after the midterms. James is joined by Caitriona Perry and Faisal Islam to unpack these latest statements.Plus, is there a more than 10% chance AI could kill all humans within a decade? The ‘Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says this estimate by some experts isn't an unreasonable one. The BBC's Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy is in the studio to tell us what people working inside AI have to say about the risks associated with it. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris, Shiler Mahmoudi and Cordelia Hemming. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Silicon Bites Ep397 | 2026-09-10 | Putin switched the terror off, in Kyiv at least, for a short period of time, and across a narrow corridor of space. Once more demonstrating that he has full control over the taps of terror – he can turn them on and off at will. The zombie empire that Russia has become is entirely tuned to his pathological will, and like a loyal, murderous machine it faithfully carries out his orders to inflict murder and mayhem, pain and destruction. Only by eliminating Putin is there any hope of ending this slaughter. This should be clear to all but apparently is not. ----------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:Kyiv Post — "Journalist Challenges Trump Envoy Witkoff Over Putin Meetings: 'Don't You Find It Disgusting?'", 7 Sept 2026 Kyiv Post (Lesia Dubenko) — "Witkoff and Kushner Get Confronted in Kyiv", 7 Sept 2026 HuffPost UK — "Trump's Envoys Spark Fury As They Advocate For Putin While In Ukraine", 7 Sept 2026 Kremlin (en.kremlin.ru) — official transcript, "Meeting with US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner", 5 Sept 2026 CNN — "Witkoff confident of 'good resolution' after Kyiv meeting, as US pushes for trilateral talks with Russia", 6 Sept 2026 CNN — "Witkoff and Kushner to take US peace push to Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow", 5 Sept 2026 ABC News — "Witkoff hails 'very meaningful discussions' on Ukraine-Russia war in Sunday meeting with Zelenskyy", 6 Sept 2026Axios — "Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Zelensky in Kyiv for Ukraine peace talks", 6 Sept 2026 CNBC / AP — "Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow for Russia and Ukraine peace talks", 5 Sept 2026 NBC News — "U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after peace talks in Moscow", 6 Sept 2026 Kyiv Independent — "Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring at least 12", 4 Sept 2026 CNN — "Russia strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv", 4 Sept 2026 PBS NewsHour / AP — "Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters as U.S. talks on the war are expected", 4 Sept 2026 Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews), X, 5 Sept 2026 — Russian state TV panel reaction, "Bolek and Lolek"; and Bluesky post by @maks23 on the commemorative coins, compiled at Daily Kos, 6 Sept 2026WarTranslated (@wartranslated), X, 6 Sept 2026 — video and translation of Gordon's question ----------

The US President, Donald Trump has promised to give every American adult US $5000 if the Republicans win the mid-term elections in November.

Jerry spoke to Eddie Walsh who’s the Kerry representative for the Garda Representative Association (GRA). Gardaí who are providing security for the US President’s visit this weekend are being told to find their own accommodation.

Rory McIlroy admits the US President's appearance at the Amgen Irish Open this weekend provides a logistical challenge. Huge crowds are continuing to descend on Doonbeg for Pro-Am day, with Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler, All-Ireland winners Gearóid Hegarty and Ryan O'Donoghue, and former Munster star Conor Murray among those teeing off this afternoon. There's plenty of local involvement in the caddying teams, with Clare football star Mark McInerney on the bag for Pádraig Harrington's group, while a number of other local caddies have also been called into action. Local schools are also getting their day out to soak up the atmosphere of this historic occasion, with the likes of Clohanes, Doonbeg and Cree National Schools among those represented. Home favourites Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy attracted the biggest support on the fairways earlier, and afterwards McIlroy has this to say about Donald Trump's visit.

Just how big does a security operation need to be when a US President visits Ireland, especially when that person is Donald Trump? And, how much does it cost?Joining Ciara to discuss is Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

Play The Mighty Challenge, Monday September 7 edition to see if you have the answer!

Kai Bird follows his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer with a timely and meticulously researched true story of Roy Cohn — a friend of the famous, the right-hand man to Joseph McCarthy, mentor to a US President and a lawyer who showed no respect for the law. Kai joins us to talk about American Scoundrel, the McCarthy era, the politics of celebrity, and the cycles of American history with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books: American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump by Kai Bird American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter by Kai Bird The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames by Kai Bird The Color of Truth: McGeorge Bundy and William Bundy: Brothers in Arms by Kai Bird Crossing Mandelbaum Gate by Kai Bird The Chairman: John J McCloy & The Making of the American Establishment by Kai Bird G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage Mailer: His Life and Times by Peter Manso Ptown: Art, Sex, and Money on the Outer Cape by Peter Manso The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump Angels in America by Tony Kushner

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In the latest episode of Foreign Policy w/ Robert Inlakesh, we look at the Trump administration's desperate attempt to punish Iran by dragging the global economy down, leading to an inevitable continuation of the regional war that Washington launched on Tel Aviv's behalf.  In order to understand the current predicament, it is key to understand why the US President is lashing out & threatening a move that will have global economic consequences. This is all born out of a failure to act in the best interests of the United States. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7cv5t6","div":"rumble_v7cv5t6"});   Bitcoin Donations Are Appreciated: www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/bitcoin-donation (3FSozj9gQ1UniHvEiRmkPnXzHSVMc68U9f)

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One of the reasons why Americans voted for President Trump was they hoped his business acumen would deal with economic ills such as the sprawling US debt, a figure that now stands at an eye watering $40 trillion. To discuss how the US economy is faring under this administration, Pat is joined by Brad Stetser, Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Since Donald Trump launched his war in Iran, the MAGA movement has been dramatically split over the military action. Once a key Trump supporter, high profile media personality Tucker Carlson has turned on the US president, fuelling speculation he could make his own presidential bid in 2028.  Today, New Yorker magazine staff writer Jason Zengerle on whether the podcaster could become the president. Featured:  Jason Zengerle, New Yorker magazine staff writer 

This week we talk about borders, trade wars, and belligerence.We also discuss Trump's tariffs, inflation, and nationalism.Recommended Book: Vulture Capitalism by Grace BlakeleyTranscriptThe US and Canada share the longest international border in the world, totaling more than 5,500 miles, or nearly 8,900 km. The specific details of this border have changed over the decades, but the current delineation was largely in place following the San Juan Islands water arbitration of 1872, which brought a 12-year joint military standoff between the US and Great Britain, known as the Pig War, to an end, and fed into a 1908 legal framework that relied on modern mapping of the entire frontier, which led to the precise cartography of the current international border between the US and Canada.Since then, after some issues with gold rush-era land rights were figured out in Alaska, and some treaties were signed regarding the disarmament of the Great Lakes, things have been pretty calm along this massive border. Trade hasn't always been the most efficient and free—the early 20th century in particular was pretty fraught in this regard, as Anti-Americanism raged through Canada. That led to a dismissal of a proposed lowering of trade barriers by the Canadian Liberal government in 1911, anti-American sentiment flogged by the Conservatives, who rode their slogan, “No truck or trade with the Yankees,” to a Canadian nationalism-powered victory.After the US entered WWI and the Allies tallied a victory, though, the US and Canada exchanged their first ambassadors, Warren Harding became the first US President to make an official visit the confederated Canada, visiting Vancouver in 1923, and things between these two countries were looking pretty good until 1930, when the US passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which was a protectionist trade act that, among other things, raised tariffs on incoming Canadian goods in order to protect competing American business interests; making the local offerings artificially more competitive than the stuff coming in from Canada, basically.The Canadian government hit back with their own higher tariffs and shifted more of their trade to other Commonwealth nations, which led to a decrease in trade between the US and Canada of about 75%; and this was happening during the Great Depression, which is why that Act was enacted, the US government was hoping to bolster their own economy, but instead of helping, it furthered those economic difficulties, because of that drop in trade and international custom—Smoot-Hawley is generally considered to have been an incredibly bad economic move, and US President Hoover signed it against the advice of senior economists, because it seemed politically expedient, US businesses were clamoring for advantages because they thought it would help them, but instead it worsened the Great Depression, and this Act is now taught as a cautionary example of why protectionist trade policies, while appealing in a nationalist sense, tend to be pretty bad, almost always, economically.US-Canadian relations improved a bit in the WWII-era, and into the early decades of the Cold War. By the late-1960s, the US had become Canada's largest export market, and that's why Nixon's 1971 decision to enact a 10% tariff on all imports, including those from Canada, hit the Canadian economy so hard. Overall US-Canadian relations soured during Nixon's time in the White House, in part because the Canadian government pivoted toward Europe, rather than kowtowing to the US' economic demands, and Nixon's belligerence in the face of that pivot didn't help matters.When US President Carter stepped into office, however, things improved for a while, and though there were serious bouts of stagflation in both nations through his time in the White House, American investment in Canada increased, and relations continued to be friendly leading into the 1990s, at which point the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA was signed, in 1994. NAFTA created a common market in North America, between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and that meant the $19 trillion or so in trade between the 470 million people or so living in North America by 2014, would be entirely or almost entirely without barriers, no tariffs or very small, focused tariffs.Though imperfect by many measures, NAFTA is generally considered to have been a major success, at least in terms of raw economic productivity in North America. And in 2020, is was replaced by the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is often called NAFTA 2.0, which is in many ways just a modernization of NAFTA that updates many of the earlier provisions and focuses more on digital trade and intellectual property than its precursor.In July of 2026, however, the US government announced that it would not be renewing the USMCA, after Canada asked the US and Mexico to renew it for another 16 years. The pact remains in effect until it expires in 2036, though it can also be renegotiated or replaced before that. The US Trump administration pointed at rising trade deficits between the US and both Mexico and Canada as the rationale for not renewing it, and at loopholes in the agreement that allowed other nations, like China, to send car components to Mexico and then essentially get Chinese vehicles into North American markets, benefitting from the agreement despite not being a signatory of it.What I'd like to talk about today is a new trade scuffle between the US and Canadian governments, and what it might mean for the two nations in the coming years if said scuffle becomes a more persistent trade war.—In July of 2026, US President Trump threatened to invoke a provision of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, that Act from 1930, the Great Depression, which was previously unused, to impose additional tariffs on Canada, despite the continued existence of the USMCA trade agreement.Stepping back a bit, in his second administration, Trump has unilaterally imposed all kinds of tariffs on pretty much everybody, arguing that those tariffs would bring in more money and thus allow him to lower taxes on the wealthy and on businesses while still bringing in enough to reduce the federal deficit. This claim wasn't backed by economists and the deficit has continued to increase at a record rate under his administration, but he's continued to try this approach and make these claims, regardless.The Supreme Court eventually stepped in to limit Trump's ability to impose tariffs in early 2026, saying that the Presidency doesn't have the power to create a bunch of tariffs and impose them on everyone, even when he points at the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as justification. That halting of Trump's tariffs seem to have helped temper inflation in the US a bit, but now Trump is now taking another approach to try to accomplish the same, invoking this 1930, Great Depression-era act to try to give himself broad tariff-applying powers, once more, despite that Supreme Court decision.As I mentioned in the intro, the application of Smoot-Hawley tariffs worsened the Great Depression, as the US applied all these tariffs on foreign goods to try to give its own industries an advantage, and that led to counter-tariffs from most of its targets. Within a few years, the people behind those tariffs were booted from office, and the bad taste it left in the US government's mouth is part of what led to the wave of trade liberalization that happened post-WWII—everyone was done with the heavily tariffed trade environment because it kind of sucked for everyone, so free trade was the name of the game for decades.Now at the time, even though the tariffs had a net-negative impact on the US, they didn't exactly crush the US because international trade only made up about 10% of the US economy back then. Today, about 25-27% of US GDP relies on international trade. So still not a majority by any means, and the global average is about 63%, so the US is more capable of undertaking this sort of trade barrier strategy than many other nations, but that's still a pretty substantial chunk of economic activity in the US that's impacted by such efforts.This declaration by Trump that he would be using this old Tariff act to apply new tariffs on Canadian goods arrived after trade negotiations between the US and Canada fell apart, reportedly mere minutes before a deadline, with both sides claiming to the press that the other side attempted to make a last-minute change that was untenable.After Trump announced that additional 50% tariff on certain goods, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce that he would be matching those tariffs, dollar for dollar—a move that's likely to hurt Canada more than the US, though many US industries, including those that are already hurting because of resource shortages that have been amplified by Trump's war with Iran and the consequent shut-down of the Strait of Hormuz, not to mention all the uncertainties that have arisen because of his other tariff threats, those industries and businesses will suffer more than most; the US auto industry, for instance, relies on goods that pass back and forth across the Canadian border several times before eventually ending up in US-made automobiles. The US construction industry is likewise reliant on Canadian lumber products.It seems like Canada has generally tried to work with the US government to come to a mutually beneficial and appealing compromise, but when that happens, the US then pushes for more, then blames Canada for fighting back when the US attempts to punish them for not just giving in. And this is something the Trump administration, and Trump himself, have become fairly notorious for, so it's a decent assumption, even though we don't know all the details here, yet, that this is what happened in this case, too.And as a result, it sounds like the US will apply 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods coming into the US, including things like honey, seeds, and agricultural products, and some types of furniture, clothing, and fabric.About 72% of all Canadian exports went to the US in 2025, and many of those exports, the ones to which this new tariff will be applied, will now be more expensive, because these costs are almost always passed on to the end-consumer, not just eaten by the business, which in some cases wouldn't be able to afford to eat those higher costs and stay in business. This is part of why these sorts of tariffs often increase inflation rates.Both sides of this conflict have publicly committed to not back down, and there's political hay to be made in sticking with that sentiment; the US is not terribly popular in Canada, or in many allied countries, right now, due to the antagonistic stance the Trump administration has taken toward those relations, so the Canadian government might actually benefit from taking a hard line against the US, here. Likewise, Trump's supporters might rally around his bullying of a neighboring nation, especially if the administration can successfully frame this as an effort to reduce the deficit or support US businesses, protecting them from foreign competitors are are unfairly competing.There's still a fair bit of fog of war on all of this, and we'll know a lot more within the next few weeks, both in terms of the details of what happened, and in terms of what's likely to happen next. Right now, though, it would seem that we could be headed for a new trade war between two of the world's most deeply intertwined wealthy economies, and that could lead to a lot of global economic disruptions as some of that trade is rerouted, and as inflation continues to spiral.Show Noteshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-us-trade-war-293908564c7a381ea58a61db6e9a8517https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-war-trump-carney-tariffs-4d18583fe52134ca8550652ad9772d2chttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/economy-trade-war-us-canada.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegalhttps://access.heinonline.com/HOL/LandingPagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreementdoi.org/10.1017%2FS0022050700019549https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoot%E2%80%93Hawley_Tariff_Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_trade_relationshttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/22/us-canada-tariffs-trade-trump-carneyhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5941584/us-canada-tariffshttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvyy4x2mvohttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/world/canada/carney-trump-canada-tariffs.html This is a public episode. 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US President threatens new auto and steel tariffs on Canada, after trade talks collapse over weekend. The Carney government strategizes over response to $28 billion in new US levies, as Canadian premiers push back against US tariff threats. New documents obtained by CBC News show US owner of Ambassador Bridge met with senior Canadian officials prior to the Gordie Howe Bridge's opening. Ukraine marks 35 years of independence from the Soviet Union amid Russia war, as allies hold summit in Kyiv. New study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health shows mental health of Ontario youth still a concern, but there may be signs of a shift in the trend.

A six week jury trial is about to get underway in California, which could pose the biggest threat yet to Meta's operations. A coalition of US states have accused the parent company of Facebook and Instagram of putting profits ahead of children's safety, by deliberately designing platforms to be addictive to young users. A Meta spokesperson said the claims were "unsubstantiated", and the company stood by its record of creating strong protection for teenagers. The states are seeking upwards of $1 trillion from Meta. Also: President Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has failed to overturn Israel's objections to a US backed Gaza peace plan after two days of talks in the Middle East. The US President has also threatened to bomb Oman - a US ally - if it "gets in the way" of his administration's own talks with Iran. Fifa has sacked its chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, weeks after he criticised the organisation's president, Gianni Infantino. As Russia and Ukraine trade more deadly strikes, the deputy head of Ukraine's military intelligence service, GUR, tells the BBC he expects the coming winter months to be harder for civilians than last year. Russia's prominent anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for criticising the conflict in Ukraine. Witnesses have begun giving testimony in the long awaited murder trial of the American rapper, Tupac Shakur. A special report on Germany's efforts to tackle small boat crossings by migrants to the UK. And how the success of Italian athletes with African heritage at the European Athletics Championships could combat racism in Italy. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk FILE PHOTO: People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. PhotoCredit: REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File

In episode 84 of Going anti-Viral, Nicholas Enrich joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss his book Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID. Mr Enrich is a former civil servant who worked at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under 4 administrations. He served as the Bureau of Global Health director of policy, programs, and planning until January 2025, when he was designated as the USAID acting assistant administrator for global health. On March 2, 2025, he was placed on administrative leave for addressing the Trump administration dismantling of USAID. Mr Enrich provides an overview of the history and work of USAID prior to 2025 including the success of programs like the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and nutrition and food security programs. He then shares his firsthand account of the dismantling of USAID under the Trump administration including the actions by political appointees and staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mr Enrich and Dr Saag explore the impact of the Administration's policy on global health, development, and international partnerships and discuss the long-term consequences of the dismantling of USAID.0:00 – Introduction 1:17 – What was USAID and its global impact before 20253:00 – USAID work in global health and food security5:10 – The inception and impact of PEPFAR8:07 – US politics and the continuity of USAID during the first Trump Administration13:29 – The executive order to freeze foreign aid and its implications15:37 – Legal questions around the executive order and appropriations law18:24 – Experience with DOGE and the management style of Elon Musk 21:30 – Stories of chaos by the DOGE team and destruction within USAID 26:17 – How the political leadership of USAID was unaware of the work of the agency and implications on current health outbreaks like Ebola 32:10 – The long-term consequences of dismantling USAID and rebuilding trust 40:33 – Nicholas Enrich's current work and future plansResources:Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAIDhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Into-the-Wood-Chipper/Nicholas-Enrich/9781668226957Cast of Hair perform Let The Sunshine In on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 30, 1969https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCXSA_biSw4&t=200s __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...

August is John Carpenter Month, and we kick it off with Escape from New York with guest Film School Dad! This is Film School Dad's first time watching the movie!How legendary is Kurt Russell's performance? Why does the US President have an English accent? And how tactile does this movie feel??All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

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There have been 45 presidents in US history and 40 of them are dead. But how did they die and what did they say before they did? READING LIST: https://amzn.to/4pJqJkN Patreon: https://patreon.com/redactedhistory?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1609909822?view=apps&sort=popularity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Andy this week on issue 4387 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and from across the pacific Hari Kondabolu. As they report on Elon Musk's plans to remake an accurate portrayal of Homer's An Odyssey following the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster. Elsewhere the Bugle catch up of the actions of the 47th US President, the Italian con man who tricked tourists for years, Andy Burnham's first few days in office and the Commonwealth Games!

There have been 47 Presidents in United States history. All of them have been wildly different. Genocide, slavery, war, coups, betrayal, backdoor deals, and so much more is what they all have in common. In today's episode I am taking you into every presidential administration and telling you one thing I hate about each president. Patreon: https://patreon.com/redactedhistory?u... Listen to the pod: https://pod.link/1609909822?view=apps... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-15-261904 PERSIAMichael Bernstam discusses China's "colonial" economic relationship with Russia, demanding natural gas at heavily subsidized domestic rates. Capitalizing on Russian weakness, Beijing insists Russia fund its own pipelines while China signals a shift toward supporting Ukrainian territorial integrity, effectively throwing Putin "under the bus" to pressure the West. (1)Michael Bernstam explores Houthi threats to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which could drive oil prices over $100 per barrel by choking global shipping. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes have crippled Russian refining capacity and shipping in the Black Sea, leading to energy rationing, electricity shortages, and potential food crises in Crimea. (2)Bob Zimmerman provides updates on SpaceX's Starship test flight and the FAA's rapid approval process. He details the deployment of version three Starlink satellites, rumors of a massive new Louisiana spaceport, and criticizes a Texaspolitician's "irrational" investigation into Elon Musk's government grants for rural internet access. (3)Bob Zimmerman explains why AI is currently inadequate for counting lunar craters, failing to meet human accuracy standards. He also highlights the discovery of a potential black hole in Omega Centauri, discusses the desolate nature of Mars's Jezero Crater, and notes the mysterious, unexplained "spokes" appearing in Saturn's rings. (4)Steve Yates analyzes the Taiwan People's Party's (TPP) historic visit to mainland China. Originally a pro-identity youth movement, the TPP is now seeking political power through a coalition with the pro-China KMT. This shift complicates Taiwan's political landscape, as the younger demographic overwhelmingly identifies as Taiwanese, not Chinese. (5)Cleo Paskal exposes Chinese cognitive warfare in the Solomon Islands, where identical pro-Beijing propaganda appeared in separate newspapers. She details China's aggressive pressure on Palau, utilizing economic threats, triad activity, and cyberattacks to force the nation to de-recognize Taiwan before an upcoming regional forum in late August. (6)Charles Burton discusses the strained Canada-US relations regarding the Gordie Howe Bridge. Disagreements over ownership and revenue sharing led Donald Trump to claim a "victory" by coercing Canadian concessions. This dispute has fueled hostility in Canada, leading to a boycott of US travel and alcohol imports in Ontario. (7)Charles Burton criticizes the lack of transparency regarding Chinese infiltration in the Canadian government. He argues that Prime Minister Carney's administration prioritizes business interests over national sovereignty, ignoring warnings about espionage and transnational repression while pursuing empty promises of doubled trade from Beijing to counter US tariffs. (8)Evan Ellis reports on the collapse of Cuba's electric grid, marking the third major blackout in nine days. While the island devolves into ruin, the Trump administration weighs military action against potential negotiations with the Castrofamily, as China and Russia provide only minimal, symbolic economic and political support. (9)Evan Ellis details the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. While US Southern Commandprovides tactical aid, the corrupt and inefficient Rodriguez government is unable to respond to massive destruction, including thousands of deaths and ruined infrastructure. The situation highlights the inadequacy of the current Venezuelan regime. (10)Evan Ellis examines political instability in Bolivia involving Evo Morales and the upcoming inauguration of Keiko Fujimori in Peru. He also notes unresolved tensions over the Falkland Islands as Argentina faces Britain in the World Cup, emphasizing Javier Milei's strategic shift toward collaboration with the United States. (11)Evan Ellis analyzes judicial cruelty in Brazil, where Flavio Bolsonaro is barred from visiting his ill father. In El Salvador, President Bukele is seeking an unconstitutional third term. Despite his high approval ratings and security successes, the move raises alarms about the global trend of abandoning democratic constraints. (12)Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the rising global pattern of political violence, including the murder of a UK MP. He also addresses credible Iranian threats to assassinate the US President, suggesting that decapitation strikes against heads of state have become routine. (13)Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russianrefineries impact domestic affordability. He warns that the Republican party must clarify objectives in Iran and Ukraineto address MAGA base concerns regarding "forever wars" before the upcoming midterm elections. (14)Judy Dempsey discusses the US naval blockade of Iran and European concerns over energy security. She argues that European leaders find Trump's policies unpredictable and emphasizes that the future must be built on transparency, democracy, and accountability to counter the rise of authoritarian models like communist China. (15)Judy Dempsey highlights increasing threats against European politicians, particularly in Germany from the far-right AfD. Despite the current prominence of "strong men," she maintains that authoritarian systems are unsustainable because the human spirit fundamentally requires freedom, which dictatorships cannot provide or permit in the long term. (16)Headers and affiliations omitted, tail numbers (1)–(16). Corrections applied: Thaddeus McCotter (source had Thaddius), Cleo Paskal (source had Pascal), Omega Centauri (source had Centuri), and Jezero Crater (source had Jazero).

Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the rising global pattern of political violence, including the murder of a UK MP. He also addresses credible Iranian threats to assassinate the US President, suggesting that decapitation strikes against heads of state have become routine. (13)