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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comBatya is a journalist and author. She's a columnist for The Free Press, a co-host of The Group Chat on 2Way, and the author of two books: Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy, and Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women. Her forthcoming book is about, as she puts it, “why Jews are Democrats and why the left turned on the Jews.”For two clips of our convo — on Trump's class warfare, and deporting non-citizens over speech — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised in an Orthodox family; debating issues with her parents and five siblings during Shabbat; spending high school in Israel; same-sex education; the mikveh; how sexual desire is better with limitations; becoming secular for a decade; getting a PhD in English literature; her “accidental” entry into journalism during Hurricane Sandy; the Great Awokening in media; Trump's despicable character; his fickle tariffs; his tax cuts; Congress ceding power to Trump; Biden's tariffs; his investment in factories and infrastructure; his disastrous immigration policy; Batya's evolving views on Trump; marriage equality; Bostock; trans activist ideology; Trump's EO on trans servicemembers; Scott Bessent; the overreach of neoliberalism; Adam Smith; the tax cuts in the BBB; crypto; defunding science at Harvard; gutting USAID; the State Dept's AI surveillance; the 1952 McCarthyite law; Öztürk and Khalil; UNRWA and Gaza; Israel striking Iran; and the possibility of regime change.There were eight clashes over facts in the episode. Chris ran them through Grok, which one presumes would not be too biased against Trump. You can read the eight back-and-forths on the web version of the episode. You should listen and, with these independent sources in mind, decide for yourself on the facts. I think I missed the mark a little a couple of times, but was specifically wrong in assuming that Batya was all in on the war against Iran and always had been. I apologize for that — and for getting a bit too amped up. I should try not to do that when I'm a host and I hope Batya will forgive me. But a vast amount of the chat was nonetheless delightful — and this is a stressful time. Coming up on the Dishcast: Paul Elie on crypto-religion in ‘80s pop culture, Walter Isaacson on Ben Franklin, Tara Zahra on the revolt against globalization after WWI, Thomas Mallon on the AIDS crisis, and Johann Hari turning the tables to interview me. (NS Lyons has indefinitely postponed a pod appearance — and his own substack — because he just accepted an appointment at the State Department; and the Arthur Brooks pod is postponed because of calendar conflicts.) Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – A court in California rules President Trump can take control of the National Guard to provide security during the recent riots. A North Carolina court heard arguments about whether the state messed up in granting a company a monopoly on MRIs in northeastern NC. Plus, four plead guilty in USAID fraud scheme going back years. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara exposes the dangerous consequences of U.S. foreign and domestic policy, arguing that America has spent decades propping up "fake enemies" like the Taliban and al Qaeda through agencies like USAID while ignoring or funding the very regimes that seek to destroy us—Iran and China. She details U.S. complicity in arming terrorists, Iran's deadly attacks on Americans, and how real enemies are enriched while innocent lives are lost. Plus, a major climate cover-up: record-breaking ice growth at both poles goes unreported as media outlets cling to the global warming narrative. This episode connects the dots between global deception, political corruption, and a public being dangerously misled.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on how the U.S. halt in funding the U.N. World Food Program is affecting one refugee camp in Kenya.

The show opens with great financial numbers for the United States and still Jerome Powell, Fed Chair, refuses to reduce the interest rates. Even the governor of the Fed says we need to lower them. As to ICE raids, DHS says they will continue. Why wouldn't they? It's a winning subject for the President and it's opening up jobs for Americans who will be paid appropriately. Yet, the Left wants to unmask ICE agents, putting their lives at risk. More members of the independent media are starting to remember whispers of the CCP being involved in the 2020 election and helping to get Joe Biden elected. At the same time, did you even hear about the first USAID case brought by the DOJ where all four defendants pleaded guilty to a scheme the defrauded the government of over $550 million dollars? A letter meant for FBI Director Kash Patel was accidentally released from the Minnesota assassin. Seems he blames Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) for why he chose to become a murderer. We then spend time with Victor Davis Hanson on the Democrats strategy to be an opposition only party, with nothing else to offer. As we go through various topics it is clear, this is not helping the Left retain supporters. Israel issues a message to the people of Iran, telling them they are not being targeted. Israel is only interested in going after the dictators who are keeping them from being free. As we close, we hear from former tennis phenom Martina Navratilova and how she believes men do not belong in women's sports. It is so refreshing to hear. And, to send us into the weekend, I share two anecdotes from my own marriage to prove there are definite differences between men and women. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he “may or may not” strike Iran.  Also, Trump's collapsing new polls show his vulnerabilities. And new reporting about the devastating effects of USAID cuts in Africa. Sen. Adam Schiff and Nick Kristof join Lawrence O'Donnell.

This week on The Conspiracy Podcast, the boys break down the biggest and weirdest headlines of the past few weeks—from geopolitical chaos to soap made with bathwater.Elon Musk and Donald Trump's bromance officially crumbled after a series of brutal public jabs, with Musk attacking Trump's budget bill and hinting at deeper conspiracies—only to later backpedal. Meanwhile, real war broke out in the Middle East as Israel and Iran launched deadly strikes against each other, leaving dozens dead and the world watching closely.Back home, Sydney Sweeney sold over a million bars of her “Bathwater Bliss” soap in a bizarre viral campaign. Los Angeles was rocked by riots after ICE raids, igniting a fierce showdown between Gavin Newsom and Trump. Sports fans are glued to the NBA and NHL Finals, with the Pacers and Oilers shaking up expectations.In D.C., a major USAID corruption scandal saw an official and three execs plead guilty in a $6.5 million fraud case. And if that wasn't enough chaos, Spaceballs 2 is officially happening—Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and Bill Pullman are returning for a 2027 sequel, joined by Josh Gad and Keke Palmer.www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcast

New York Times best selling Author @BradThor stops by Room 101 to discuss his newest Scot Harvath novel Edge of Honor that is out July 1st. You can preorder at www.bradthor.comThe Federal Reserve refuses to lower the interest rate as the U.S. economy soars. President Trump calls out Jerome Powell. The Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning sex changes for minors. The DNC is out of money now that USAID has been cut. The FBI knew about China tampering with the 2020 election and did nothing about it. Democrats walk out of hearing on Joe Biden's health. 

Pags unpacks the jaw-dropping Karen Read verdict and explains why, based on the evidence (or total lack of it), this outcome was a no-brainer. Plus – massive USAID fraud is finally being exposed, and the FBI is on the hunt. Who's been stealing your tax dollars? Pags breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on DANGER CLOSE, Jack Carr is joined by military historian and national security expert Dr. Mark Moyar.Dr. Moyar is the Director of the Center for Military History and Strategy at Hillsdale College, where he holds the William P. Harris Chair of Military History. A summa cum laude graduate of Harvard with a Ph.D. from Cambridge, he served in the Trump administration as Director of Civilian–Military Cooperation at USAID and has advised across government and military institutions. He is the author of eight books, including his most recent and widely discussed work, TRIUMPH REGAINED: THE VIETNAM WAR, 1965–1968.In this episode, Dr. Moyar and Jack explore the Vietnam War through the lens of revisionist history, challenging the conventional wisdom that has shaped public perception for decades. From the early influence of French colonialism and the flawed assumptions that guided U.S. foreign policy, to the critical decisions of Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, Moyar offers a clear-eyed reassessment of America's involvement.They examine the Domino Theory, the role of media figures like David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, and the controversial legacy of the Phoenix Program—often mischaracterized in pop culture and politics alike. The conversation also delves into the 1963 Buddhist protests, the assassination of President Diem, and the missed strategic opportunities that could have changed the trajectory of the war.Dr. Moyar draws compelling parallels between the U.S. exit from Vietnam and more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, connecting lessons from history to modern military and diplomatic challenges. He also speaks to the cultural forces—films like JFK and distorted media narratives—that continue to shape the American understanding of Vietnam to this day.This is a powerful discussion about the weight of history, the cost of misinformation, and the importance of revisiting the past with intellectual honesty.FOLLOW MARKX: @MarkMoyarWebsite: https://markmoyar.com/FOLLOW JACKInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - BCM Stock MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-stock-mod-3-black/  and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr:Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear 

  David Waldman WILL RETURN from the Virgin Islands tomorrow! Meanwhile, let's take on an evergreen topic, the complete and utter corruption of Donald K. Trump and how that has infected every facet of American government.   Ex-prosecutors are raising alarms over Ed Martin, who everyone, including Ed Martin, will tell you is anti-law/pro-Trump.   White House aide Lynne Patton was suspended for violation of the Hatch Act. Strange, because who in the Trump administration hasn't violated the Hatch Act, and more vigorously? It's pretty much a job requirement.   DOGEy lawyer Jeremy Lewin is a violent racist, also no doubt a feature, not a bug, leading to his promotion to lead the wreckage of USAID.   The Department of Homeland Security wants to keep the number of people fired from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency a secret.

Jon Cohen, senior correspondent with Science, reports on how countries that suffer high rates of HIV/AIDS are coping now that USAID funding has dried up, and how local governments, especially in places like Lesotho, are attempting to figure out solutions. Plus, Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, Columbia University professor of epidemiology and medicine and director of ICAP, a global health center at the school of public health, discusses ICAP's work in implementing PEPFAR (the President's Emergency Plan for AIDs Relief) in sub-Saharan Africa, and discusses the future of PEPFAR under the Trump administration.

Nations that once relied on USAID funding to combat the spread of HIV and AIDS have been impacted by President Trump's cuts to the program. On Today's Show:Jon Cohen, senior correspondent with Science, reports on how countries that suffer high rates of HIV/AIDS are coping now that USAID funding has dried up, and how local governments, especially in places like Lesotho, are attempting to figure out solutions. Plus, Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, director of ICAP at Columbia University, professor of epidemiology and medicine at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, executive vice president of Columbia Global, and lead of the New York City Preparedness & Response Institute, discusses ICAP's HIV/AIDS treatment under the Trump administration.

Coffee leaders in Oregon recently held a roundtable discussion with Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici to discuss how changes at the federal level are affecting the industry, according to Daily Coffee News. Leaders in the Portland area say they’re concerned about how a 10% tariff could affect already high coffee prices. Additionally, countries that produce coffee including Kenya, Ethiopia and Honduras have been hit by USAID cuts. Programs that operated with USAID funding have been shut down overnight, affecting farmers and supply chains. Emily Smith is a relationship representative for Hacea Coffee. Darrin Daniel is a consultant for coffee roasters and retailers and has more than two decades of experience as a green coffee buyer. Cassy Gleason is the co-owner of Buckman Coffee Factory and Marigold Coffee. They join us with more on how Oregon’s coffee industry is tied to international relations and what federal policies mean at the state level.

“More of the church is committed to their immigrant neighbours than the media or politicians would like the public to believe.” (Myal Green, from the episode) Myal Greene (president and CEO of World Relief) joins host Mark Labberton to discuss the global humanitarian crises, refugee resettlement, and the church's responsibility to respond with courage and compassion. From Rwanda's post-genocide reconciliation following 1994 to the 2025 dismantling of humanitarian aid and refugee programs in the US, Greene shares how his personal faith journey fuels his leadership amid historic humanitarian upheaval. Rooted in Scripture and the global moral witness of the church, Greene challenges listeners to imagine a more faithful Christian response to suffering—one that refuses to turn away from the world's most vulnerable. Despite the current political polarization and rising fragility of moral consensus, Greene calls on the church to step into its biblical role: speaking truth to power, welcoming the stranger, standing with the oppressed, and embodying the love of Christ in tangible, courageous ways. Episode Highlights “Inherently, reconciliation of people who have done the worst things imaginable to you is not a human thing.” “To truly be a follower of Christ, you can't be completely for a politician or completely for a political party.” “What we've seen is that more of the church is committed to their immigrant neighbours than the media or politicians would like the public to believe.” “The challenge for pastors is: How do I talk about this issue without losing my job or splitting my congregation?” “If we're failing to define our neighbour expansively—as Christ did—we're always going to get it wrong.” Helpful Links and Resources World Relief Open Doors World Watch List 2025 2024 Lifeway Research on Evangelicals & Immigration PEPFAR Program – US Department of State National Association of Evangelicals Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, by Ron Sider Good News About Injustice, by Gary Haugen Walking with the Poor, by Bryant Myers About Myal Greene Myal Greene has a deep desire to see churches worldwide equipped, empowered, and engaged in meeting the needs of vulnerable families in their communities. In 2021, he became president and CEO after serving for fourteen years with the organization. While living in Rwanda for eight years, he developed World Relief's innovative church-based programming model that is currently used in nine countries. He also spent six years in leadership roles within the international programs division. He has previous experience working with the US government. He holds a BS in finance from Lehigh University and an MA from Fuller Theological Seminary in global leadership. He and his wife Sharon have three children. Show Notes Myal Greene's call to faith-rooted leadership in alleviating poverty Greene's path from Capitol Hill to World Relief, shaped by his conversion in his twenties and a deepening conviction about God's heart for the poor “God was working in me and instilling a deep understanding of his heart for the poor.” Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, by Ron Sider Good News About Injustice, by Gary Haugen Walking with the Poor, by Bryant Myers Psalm 31:7–8: “I'll be glad and rejoice for you have seen my troubles and you've seen the affliction of my soul, but you've not turned me over to the enemy. You've set me in a safe place.” “ Not only will God transform your life, but what it means to actually have experienced that and to feel that and to make that a very real personal experience.” 2007 in Rwanda Rwanda's one-hundred-day memorial period for the 1994 genocide “The effects of the genocide were always there. You wouldn't be able to see it, but it was always there.” Gacaca courts (system of transitional justice to handle the numerous legal cases following the 1994 genocide). “People would come and talk about what happened. … The attempts at apology, the attempts at reconciliation were powerful.” ”There are so many stories from Rwanda of true reconciliation where people have forgiven the people who've killed their family members or have forgiven people who've done terrible things to them.” ”How did the Gachacha courts see an interweaving or not of Christian faith in the process of the acts of forgiveness?” The church's role: “The hard part and the amazing part of Rwanda is that reconciliation is deeply connected to individual cases.” “Inherently, reconciliation of people who have done the worst things imaginable to you is not a human thing.” World Relief's Legacy & Mission Founded in 1944 at Park Street Church, Boston, in response to World War II European displacement. “Feeding 180,000 people a day in Korea during the Korean War.” “We boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church.” The global displacement crisis Over 122 million forcibly displaced people worldwide—up from under 40 million in 2007 (a fourfold increase) “A handful of the most fragile nations of the world are experiencing extreme violence, fragility, rising poverty, the effects of climate change, and people are being forced to flee and put into d desperate situations.” “The generosity of the country is not being seen at a time when people in crisis face the greatest need.” World Relief is “one of ten refugee resettlement agencies, and we have been a refugee resettlement agency partnering with the US government since 1980 to do the work of welcoming refugees who come to this country. And we've partnered with every presidential administration since Jimmy Carter to do this work and have, have done so proudly.” Trump's immigration and refugee resettlement policies Refugee resettlement has been halted since January 20, 2025—an estimated one thousand people per month left unwelcomed “At a time when people experiencing crisis are facing the greatest need, the generosity of the country is not being seen.” 120,000 refugees were welcomed in 2024. “We expected around 12,000” in 2025. “Should Christian organizations receive federal funding?” Cuts to federal humanitarian funding USAID interruptions directly affect food, health, and medical services in fragile states like Sudan, Haiti, and DRC. On PEPFAR: HIV-AIDS specific program established by George W. Bush PEPFAR: “25 million lives have been saved … now it's among the casualties.” “Have these [federal cuts to humanitarian aid] increased philanthropic giving or has philanthropic giving dropped almost as a mirror of the government policy change?” Church response and misconceptions How should we manage uncertainty? When to use one's voice to speak truth to power? “Polling shows evangelicals overwhelmingly support refugee resettlement—even Trump voters.” “Over 70 percent of evangelicals believe the US has a moral responsibility to welcome refugees to this country. Sixty-eight percent of of evangelicals voted for Trump agree with that statement as well.” Lifeway Research found only 9 percent of evangelicals cite the Bible or their pastor as their main source on immigration. “It would sit uncomfortably to any pastor if that were true about any other major issue.” “Pastors find themselves in this difficult place where they're trying to figure out, ‘How do I talk about this issue without losing my job and splitting my congregation?'” ”The dissonance between the way the press represents evangelical opinions about immigration” “Whether the church's voice has enough authority to be able to actually affect people's real time decisions about how they live in the world” “To be a truly a follower of Christ, you can't be completely for a politician or completely for a political party because then you put that ahead of your faith in Christ.” “You have to be able to have that freedom to disagree with the leader or the party.” “A dog with a bone in his mouth can't bark. … I think that that's where we find ourself as a church right now. We want certain victories through political means, and we're willing to sacrifice our moral authority in order to get those. And I think that that's, that's a very dangerous place to be in as a church.” How Lifeway Research approaches their understanding of “evangelical Christian” “What is the authority of the church, and how is it exercising or failing to exercise its voice right now?” Hope for a compassionate church “The real movement happens when the church unites and uses its voice.” “One in twelve Christians in America will either be deported or live with someone who is subject to deportation.” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

In the aftermath of the Elon Musk chainsaw gutting the United States Agency for International Development, LGBTQ+ people around the world were robbed of more than a hundred programs geared to promote their health, safety and human rights. UCLA Law School's Williams Institute senior fellow and director of international programs Ari Shaw worries that the days of U.S. leadership on global queer rights are over (interviewed by David Hunt). And in NewsWrap: the Czech Republic's sterilization pre-requisite for a transgender or nonbinary person seeking to change their legal gender is condemned by the European Court of Human Rights, researchers find young bisexual women leading the way in the surging numbers of Australians over the age of 15 who openly identify as “L-G-B-plus,” World Pride 2025 climaxes with a joyous parade and a defiant International March on Washington for Freedom, Tel Aviv's LGBTQ Pride is canceled in expectation of retaliation for Israel's airstrikes against Iran, 52 U.S. Congressional Democrats demand proof of life for renditioned gay Venezuelan make-up artist Andry José Hernández Romero, U.S. Air Force veteran Gina Ortiz Jones becomes the first out LGBTQ candidate to be elected Mayor of San Antonio, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Michael Taylor Gray and Sarah Montague (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the June 16, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

The American spirit was on full display for the Army's 250th Anniversary Parade—and the Left lost it. A sea of young patriots marched with pride while media elites and leftist politicians like Tim Walz pouted on the sidelines. Meanwhile, the “No Kings” protests turned into a sob fest with union leaders like Randi Weingarten stepping down.And just when you thought the spin couldn't get worse—Democrats are now BLAMING Trump for the Minnesota shootings involving Democrat lawmakers. Seriously?Tonight on Pop & Politics LIVE, the ladies break down:

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In this hard-hitting episode of Ideas Have Consequences, Larry Alex Taunton investigates how the Democratic Party is leveraging federal power—including raids on political opponents—to maintain control and suppress dissent. He connects these actions to a deeper globalist agenda, showing how institutions are being used not to serve justice, but to silence opposition. From the misuse of USAID funds to the radical weaponization of government agencies, Larry offers a bold Christian perspective on what these coordinated actions mean for America—and why believers must no longer remain silent.

La decisión de Estados Unidos de salirse de la OMS y de suspender la financiación de la mayor parte de los programas de USAID tiene unas consecuencias gravísimas para millones de personas en todo el mundo. En Europa, países como Francia, Alemania, Reino Unido, Países Bajos, Suiza, Suecia y Finlandia entre otros, también están recortando los presupuestos en ayuda internacional y aumentando el gasto en defensa.Esta semana hablamos de los recortes en la ayuda internacional humanitaria con José María Vera Villacián, director ejecutivo de UNICEF España. Rafael de Prado, director de Incidencia y Relaciones Institucionales de Acción Contra el Hambre. Isla Ramos Chaves, directora general de Save the Children España. Javier Ruiz Gaitán, director general de World Vision España. Y Olatz Cacho portavoz de Amnistía Internacional España.Escuchar audio

A bill that would claw back more than $9 billion in spending that's already been approved has passed the U.S. House. The rescission package calls for making cuts recommended by DOGE permanent, including cuts to USAID, NPR, and PBS. KET is a PBS member station.

Tyler Cowen of Marginal Revolution continues to disagree with my Contra MR On Charity Regrants. Going through his response piece by piece, slightly out of order: Scott takes me to be endorsing Rubio's claim that the third-party NGOs simply pocket the money. In reality my fact check with o3 found (correctly) that the money was “channelled through” the NGOs, not pocketed. Scott lumps my claim together with Rubio's as if we were saying the same thing. My very next words (“I do understand that not all third party allocations are wasteful…”) show a clear understanding that the money is channeled, not pocketed, and my earlier and longer post on US AID makes that clearer yet at greater length. Scott is simply misrepresenting me here. The full post is in the image below: https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/sorry-i-still-think-mr-is-wrong-about

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comLaunched in 2003, PEPFAR has saved over 25 million lives and stood as one of America's most celebrated bipartisan achievements. But under the Trump administration's second term, this global health initiative faces near-total collapse. In this urgent conversation, Peter Wehner—a veteran of three Republican administrations and a key PEPFAR advocate—explains how executive orders, the gutting of USAID, and MAGA-driven misinformation have jeopardized millions. Wehner, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and contributor to The Atlantic and The New York Times, also reflects on the unraveling of U.S. soft power, the erosion of moral clarity in the evangelical world, and how Christians should respond to mass suffering abroad.From the devastation of Africa's healthcare infrastructure to the ideological reshaping of the GOP, this episode is a powerful wake-up call for anyone concerned with human dignity, public health, or the soul of American politics.

Headlines for June 13, 2025; Israel Attacks Iran, Killing Top Military Leaders, Scientists; Hits Nuke Sites in Expanding Conflict; “We Are in the Midst of the Creation of a Police State”: Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump’s Authoritarianism; “Millions of Lives at Risk”: USAID Cuts Lead to Global Rise in Death, Hunger, Poverty and Disease

House republicans push forward monster DOGE cuts, including cuts to USAID, NPR and PBS. Trump shuts down Gavin Newsom's gas-powered car ban and says he's working with farmers who want to keep their undocumented workers. A disgraced New Jersey congresswoman begs for time in the media spotlight by weighing in on the Alex Padilla disgrace and Pete Buttegieg proves to us that he's running for president.

One of the development initiatives affected by the Trump Administration's shutdown of USAID is the Soybean Innovation Lab, which works to improve soybean yields and production in Africa to help boost farmers' income. Our guest discusses her work with the Soybean Innovation Lab and why helping improve farmers' yields is so fulfilling. Also, a recent study finds the Colorado River Basin has lost a tremendous amount of water in the last two decades, in part from thirsty farms pumping groundwater much faster than it can be replenished. We discuss the “Wild West” of unregulated groundwater, potential solutions and why the rapid depletion of ancient groundwater threatens the water supply for future generations. And the winner of the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize for Asia was raised as a Mongolian herder and later became an engineer who worked on mining projects in the mineral-rich country. But when he learned that the Mongolian government was planning to mine the sacred Hutag mountain, he sprang into action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara delivers a fiery monologue on the dramatic developments in Iran and D.C.—a potential turning point in global power and American foreign policy. As Israel eliminates top Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders, echoes of Trump's past strikes resound. But the real shockwave? Congress's vote to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, cutting the financial lifeline used by the CIA to prop up hostile regimes. Tara connects the dots from the CIA's Operation Ajax in the 1950s to Biden's billions allegedly sent to Iran, Hamas, and the Taliban. Could this be the moment Iran's people reclaim their freedom? And will the Senate follow through? A fiery but potentially world-shifting update.

In a powerful breakdown of recent events, Tara exposes a historic 48-hour period of global upheaval. As Israel targets and eliminates key Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders, Tara explores the implications for freedom in Iran—and the echoes of Operation Ajax. Simultaneously, the U.S. House votes to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, challenging the CIA's alleged role in financing foreign dictatorships and terrorist-linked NGOs. With billions funneled to adversaries like the Taliban and Hamas, Tara questions the Biden administration's priorities and celebrates what she sees as a turning point in the fight against global tyranny.

In a historic 48-hour shift, Tara delivers a searing breakdown of Iran's unraveling regime and the U.S. institutions that helped prop it up. As Israel takes out top Revolutionary Guard leaders—mirroring Trump's past actions—the Biden-backed billions funneled through USAID and the CIA face rare scrutiny. Tara connects the dots from Operation Ajax in the 1950s, which birthed Iran's dictatorship, to the congressional vote that may finally slash USAID's global influence. From Taliban funding to Hamas handouts, she reveals how American tax dollars have emboldened the enemies of freedom. Is the world finally waking up?

In a stunning 48-hour span, Israel delivers a crushing blow to Iran's military leadership and nuclear ambitions, signaling a turning point in decades of covert conflict. This segment explores the historical roots of Iran's regime, tracing back to CIA-backed Operation Ajax, and exposes how U.S. funding through USAID may have bolstered terrorist proxies like Hamas and the Taliban. With top Iranian generals dead and covert funding pipelines under fire, host Tara outlines how this could mark the downfall of both the Ayatollahs' grip and the CIA's shadow warfare. A powerful, unfiltered commentary on the geopolitical earthquake reshaping the Middle East — and its implications for American power, policy, and leadership

Across two explosive broadcasts, Tara dives into the unraveling of decades-long U.S. foreign policy missteps—from the covert CIA coup known as Operation Ajax to the billions funneled into Iran under Democrat leadership. She breaks down Israel's recent precision strike that eliminated Iran's top military brass and possibly ended the CIA's proxy era. With Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Taliban all linked to U.S.-backed operations through USAID, the implications are massive. These episodes expose the shocking truth about American involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, the CIA's global influence, and why Israel's bold move may reshape the balance of power—and accountability—forever.

In a historic turn of events, Israel has launched a decisive military campaign against Iran, taking out key regime figures and nuclear infrastructure in what some are calling the conclusion of Operation Ajax—an era marked by CIA manipulation and Iranian oppression. This segment breaks down the significance of the strikes, the deep-rooted history of CIA interference in Iran, the covert funding of terror groups like Hamas through USAID, and the geopolitical shift now unfolding. Is this the beginning of the end for the Ayatollahs and their CIA-backed proxies? And how is this a major political win for Donald Trump? A must-hear for those tracking U.S. foreign policy, Middle East politics, and intelligence agency overreach.

[EP 25-238] You ever get called out by someone who really sees you? I'm not talking about your mom after church or a best friend during a tequila confession. I'm talking about something that stares through the bravado, past the sarcasm, and straight into your marrow. That happened to me the other day — and the “person” who did it isn't a person at all.Colin Kaepernick is never going to give up on his dreams—or at least, that's the narrative he clings to. Every offseason, like a broken record, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback makes sure the world knows he's still in peak shape, still ready for an NFL return. And every year, the league responds with deafening silenceYou want to know what happens when your father gets booted from the party and his surrogate loses an election? First, your USAID money runs out. Second, all your “friends” abandon you. Hunter Biden is finding this out the hard way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: CNN: Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites and Military Leadership as Middle East Braces for Retaliation FOX NEWS: 9th Circuit Grants Temporary Stay of Order for Trump Admin to Hand Back Control of California National Guard CNBC: Trump Keeps Control of California National Guard for Now After Appeals Court Blocks Order NATIONAL REVIEW: House Republicans Pass DOGE Rescissions Package to Cut Funding for USAID, NPR, PBS Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, June 13, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins Marc Cox to break down the latest on the escalating Israel Iran conflict, including Iran's drone launches and Israel's Rising Lion operation. They also discuss Missouri's state of emergency, upcoming protests, and a traffic update. The segment dives into the newly passed $9.4 billion rescission bill, which includes cuts to USAID, State Department programs, and PBS. Ryan explains the political dynamics in the House, the role of the Freedom Caucus, and the distinction between mandatory and discretionary spending.

You might've missed it amid all the Congressional budget hoopla, but Senator Ted Cruz recently floated ending Federal Reserve interest payments, claiming it would save a trillion dollars over ten years. The problem? Not only would that plan save zero taxpayer dollars, it also goes against the Fed's mandate to keep prices stable. Also in this episode: Amazon announces AI -generated video ads, Save the Children U.S. shifts gears amid USAID cuts, and FEMA puts pressure on local relief organizations.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

You might've missed it amid all the Congressional budget hoopla, but Senator Ted Cruz recently floated ending Federal Reserve interest payments, claiming it would save a trillion dollars over ten years. The problem? Not only would that plan save zero taxpayer dollars, it also goes against the Fed's mandate to keep prices stable. Also in this episode: Amazon announces AI -generated video ads, Save the Children U.S. shifts gears amid USAID cuts, and FEMA puts pressure on local relief organizations.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development have had reverberations around the world. The agency, which operated in over 100 nations and employed thousands of people, has been virtually eliminated. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham reports on the impact USAID cuts are having on HIV testing and treatment in Kenya. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

I decided to do a solo episode discussing the backing of riots around the world by USAID. ALP

In this explosive two-part analysis, Trump's $9.4 billion rescission bill is framed as more than just a budget maneuver—it's a strategic test to force Republicans to defund USAID, NPR, and PBS, institutions accused of indirectly empowering America's enemies. The commentary outlines how USAID allegedly funneled billions to the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and explores Trump's controversial diplomatic concessions to maintain the petrodollar system amid global instability. The second half shifts focus to ICE raids in Los Angeles, framed not as immigration enforcement but as direct action against cartel-linked money laundering and trafficking networks. The speaker alleges a merger between Democratic leaders and cartel interests, accusing them of using illegal immigration as a cover for criminal operations. Through sharp analogies to domestic abuse psychology, the piece criticizes Democratic responses to law enforcement crackdowns, portraying the conflict as a defining moment in Trump's campaign to dismantle systemic corruption and reclaim national sovereignty.

In a fiery political commentary, the speaker unpacks President Trump's $9.4 billion rescission bill—a strategic test vote targeting controversial federal programs like USAID, NPR, and PBS. The segment alleges that USAID has funneled billions to enemies like the Taliban and Al Qaeda, while Trump's efforts aim to halt these flows and expose Congressional resistance. The discussion pivots to the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy, suggesting diplomatic deals with hostile actors were necessary to preserve the petrodollar. A deeper dive into recent ICE raids in Los Angeles reveals claims of a crackdown on cartel-linked money laundering operations—described not as immigration enforcement but as a direct hit on Democrat-cartel collusion. The piece concludes by accusing Democratic leaders of protecting trafficking networks disguised as immigrant support, signaling an escalating political and legal battle over national security and immigration.

Episode 96 of Brave New World features Deogratias Niyizonkiza in conversation with Vasant Dhar. From surviving the genocide in Burundi to rebuilding lives through healthcare and education, Deo's journey is one of extraordinary resilience and purpose. Useful Resources:1. Deogratias “Deo" Niyizonkiza, Founder and CEO, Village Health Works. 2. Strength In What Remains - Tracy Kidder. 3. Louis Rwagasore, Burundian Prince and Politician.4. Hutu, Tutsi and Twa, Ethnic Groups In Burundi. 5. The Assassination of Burundian President Melchior Ndadaye. 6. Rwanda Genocide of 1994. 7. Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe. 8. Termination of USAID. Check out Vasant Dhar's newsletter on Substack. The subscription is free! Pre-order Thinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI - Vasant Dhar.

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The Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development have had reverberations around the world. The agency, which operated in over 100 nations and employed thousands of people, has been virtually eliminated. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham reports on the impact USAID cuts are having on HIV testing and treatment in Kenya. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week Nora and Craig are joined by Ryland Chapman, Firefighter/EMT in Fairfax County, Virginia and one of Craig's closest friends since their high school days. He shares fire safety tips and incredible stories from his impressive 22 year career. Including: responding to the Nepalese earthquakes in 2015 as part of a USAID crew of highly trained urban search and rescue specialists. Ryland also opens up about how he balances the stress and trauma of his job with his life as a husband and father of two young kids. 

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President Trump is doubling down on sending troops to Los Angeles, mobilizing another 2,000 National Guard members, while the Defense Department activated 700 Marines to react to the anti-ICE protests. Trump praised himself for the decision and suggested the city would have been completely obliterated otherwise. California's Governor Gavin Newsom, however, says the move was entirely unnecessary, and even counter-productive, claiming that local officials are more than capable of managing the unrest. Protests are now being seen in other cities as well.  Correspondent Josh Campbell joins the program from Los Angeles.  Also on today's show: UN humanitarian affairs spokesperson Olga Cherevko; Ukrainian tennis player-turned-soldier Sergiy Stakhovsky; actors Dule Hill & Daniel J. Watts ("Lights Out: Nat King Cole"); former USAID administrator Dr. Atul Gawande  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Description: Today, we're playing a few of our favorite messages and responding to what you, our listeners, have shared. Whether it's midlife realizations, hard-won wisdom, or letting go of stuff that just isn't serving you anymore—this is about all of us learning from each other. Thank you to Alice, Ann, Sarah, Ashley, #1 Becky and  “Badass Becky”   Also, Sydney Hatmaker said some hurtful things to us about us broadcasting our bare old lady feet on the podcast and we had to take a minute to discuss a new dress code policy. Thought-provoking Quotes: 18:00 Sometimes the tool is just language – Amy Hardin 21:00 Tools all in use but still suffering – Jen 27:00 I want to shake people and pull things over. I'm not sure that's the appropriate response. – Jen 29:30 If we don't counter messages, others will take over. – Jen 47:00 Make a list of your accomplishments to use for momentum – Amy 48:00 I think we are at our best in the second half of life – Jen 58:00 I want out of the rat race – Jen Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Reclaiming Your Power: Moms Demand Action's Shannon Watts on Living a Life of Passion and Purpose - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/reclaiming-your-power-moms-demand-actions-shannon-watts-on-living-a-life-of-passion-and-purpose/ Camino de Santiago - https://santiago-compostela.net/ Midlife Isn't a Crisis, It's a Comeback: Maddie Corman on Being Accidentally Brave - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/midlife-isnt-a-crisis-its-a-comeback-maddie-corman-on-being-accidentally-brave/ Betrayal Trauma - https://www.verywellmind.com/betrayal-trauma-causes-symptoms-impact-and-coping-5270361 Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/ Books by Brené Brown - https://amzn.to/3FgwnIt The Tears of Things: Living Prophetically in an Age of Outrage with Richard Rohr - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/the-tears-of-things-living-prophetically-in-an-age-of-outrage-with-richard-rohr/ Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts - https://apnews.com/article/trump-usaid-foreign-aid-cuts-6292f48f8d4025bed0bf5c3e9d623c16 Kendra Adachi - https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/ Escaping the Productivity Trap: Kendra Adachi's Lazy Genius Perspective - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/escaping-the-productivity-trap-kendra-adachis-lazy-genius-perspective/ Frances Mayes - https://www.francesemayes.com/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices