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Yohanis Riek went from herding cattle and fighting as a child soldier to becoming the first doctor in his community in South Sudan. He shares his journey to found a nonprofit bringing health care to remote communities — empowering locals to take charge of their own health, as the world's newest country finds its place in the world.(Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Riek on the effect of USAID withdrawal in South Sudan and why he's choosing to stay in his home country to better serve local populations.)Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce talks about:President Trump's visit with the military and his ease of presence around military personnel. The media constantly reporting on the negatives of the Trump Administration. America loves the underdog and the left continues to attack the underdog. AOC talks about her political future.Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, calls in to talk about his run for Governor of Florida, AI data centers in Florida, Children with AI, affordability, healthcare, role of the governor, and terror organizations, Judicial Watch sues of FBI documents surrounding President Trump's assassination attempt. Thomas Mathews crooks. USAID - funding for protestors Derek from TMZ calls in to talk about what it's like to be pulled into the middle of the Nancy Guthrie case and gives some updates. He also talks about Don Lemon, Lindsey Vonn's broken leg and Basketball player Chris Paul announcing his retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What has been delivered since the last State of the Nation (SONA), and what does that mean for ordinary South Africans? In his address last year, the President signalled a renewed focus on healthcare - from advancing the National Health Insurance (NHI) roll-out, to infrastructure upgrades for hospitals and clinics, to responding to the loss of major foreign health funding from PEPFAR and USAID. This episode helps you assess whether those promises moved beyond rhetoric into real change. Phumi Mashigo is joined by Matshidiso Lencoasa, budget expert with Section 27, the public interest law centre that tracks government policy and spending on essential services. The Burning Platform

Nearly a year after Donald Trump shuttered USAID, the world is still reckoning with the consequences. But what really happened next?Venetia Rainey examines the fallout and what it means for global health, security, and stability. Joined by Global Health Security Editor, Paul Nuki, she explores how the abrupt withdrawal of America's largest aid agency sent shockwaves through the global aid system, disrupted lifesaving programmes, and potentially contributed to millions of preventable deaths.They are joined by Angeli Achrekar, Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, and Kevin Melton, a former USAID official and now CEO of PAX Strategies, offering insider perspectives on what was lost and what may be emerging in its place.Producer: Sophie O'SullivanExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsStudio Operator: Meghan Searle► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk@venetiarainey@ascottgeddesPic credit: Simon Townsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clint Borgen, President of The Borgen Project and Chief of Staff, Lynsey Alexander discuss the latest global news.Halo Trust doing great work in Sri Lanka. Judge rules Elon Musk must testify under oath about DOGE cuts to USAID.Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. The Borgen Project Podcast seeks to give an informative and humorous look at the biggest issues facing the world. borgenproject.orgOfficial podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that fights for the world's poor. Clint Borgen and team provide an entertaining look at global issues, politics and advocacy.Learn more at borgenproject.org.

We go over some major problems in Canada with economy and efficiency, and some esoteric theories on our existence.   The stats on Quebec separation from 1995 and the feds Operation Citizenship to try and swing the close vote. Is Elon realizing how corrupt science is? Who is financing No Kings?   Has Bono always been a sellout for See Eye Eh and USAID? The massive amount of China food processing we buy instead of doing it ourselves. Check out the occult symbolism of the 2026 Olympics with the Flaming Pentagrams, and Dual Cauldron Lighting. We must Free the Schizo's.   How is Prof Ted connected to the latest dump, Air Force vet and Non Human Entities, Q Lite, Michael Jackson might have been smeared, old broadcasts of warnings of NWO, Bohemian Grove and more. Clips from 80's and 90's.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to the stuff we talked about: https://x.com/TonySeruga/status/2019235176363212952?s=20 https://x.com/JarrydJaeger/status/2016268158949355911?s=20 https://x.com/CandidTruthorg/status/2020455537058415012?s=20 https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2019969649509589482?s=20 https://x.com/JuliusRuechel/status/2020289475507810596?s=20 https://x.com/KatKanada_TM/status/2020881281828163947?s=20 https://x.com/erik_thorvalds/status/2020765618652188947?s=20 https://x.com/AntonioTweets2/status/2020738043401969981?s=20 https://x.com/CholeraFan/status/2020371314452885830?s=20 https://needtoknow.news/2026/02/california-ice-urges-newsom-not-to-release-33179-criminal-illegal-immigrants-onto-streets/ https://x.com/Forbes/status/2019496285754245566 https://x.com/Martyupnorth/status/2019097701229670905?s=20 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020687815701569669?s=43 https://x.com/utobian/status/2020938240581398564?s=43 https://x.com/alchemyamerican/status/2020944945108963528?s=43 https://x.com/bgatesisapyscho/status/2020971156069810187?s=43 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020235888262103387?s=43 https://x.com/tupacabra/status/2020301587491823886?s=43 https://x.com/thematrixb0t/status/2020612293676175792?s=43 https://x.com/tonyseruga/status/2020876443203567635?s=43 https://x.com/truthfairy131/status/2020303118928605461?s=43 https://x.com/lionelmedia/status/2020494973599412470?s=43 https://x.com/The_DrivenMan/status/2020846011200286863?s=43 https://x.com/newsblast17/status/2020620334060482744?s=43 https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2019641985725014453?s=20 https://x.com/AndrewZywiecMD/status/2019942319596741093?s=20

We go over some major problems in Canada with economy and efficiency, and some esoteric theories on our existence.   The stats on Quebec separation from 1995 and the feds Operation Citizenship to try and swing the close vote. Is Elon realizing how corrupt science is? Who is financing No Kings?   Has Bono always been a sellout for See Eye Eh and USAID? The massive amount of China food processing we buy instead of doing it ourselves. Check out the occult symbolism of the 2026 Olympics with the Flaming Pentagrams, and Dual Cauldron Lighting. We must Free the Schizo's.   How is Prof Ted connected to the latest dump, Air Force vet and Non Human Entities, Q Lite, Michael Jackson might have been smeared, old broadcasts of warnings of NWO, Bohemian Grove and more. Clips from 80's and 90's.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to the stuff we talked about: https://x.com/TonySeruga/status/2019235176363212952?s=20 https://x.com/JarrydJaeger/status/2016268158949355911?s=20 https://x.com/CandidTruthorg/status/2020455537058415012?s=20 https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2019969649509589482?s=20 https://x.com/JuliusRuechel/status/2020289475507810596?s=20 https://x.com/KatKanada_TM/status/2020881281828163947?s=20 https://x.com/erik_thorvalds/status/2020765618652188947?s=20 https://x.com/AntonioTweets2/status/2020738043401969981?s=20 https://x.com/CholeraFan/status/2020371314452885830?s=20 https://needtoknow.news/2026/02/california-ice-urges-newsom-not-to-release-33179-criminal-illegal-immigrants-onto-streets/ https://x.com/Forbes/status/2019496285754245566 https://x.com/Martyupnorth/status/2019097701229670905?s=20 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020687815701569669?s=43 https://x.com/utobian/status/2020938240581398564?s=43 https://x.com/alchemyamerican/status/2020944945108963528?s=43 https://x.com/bgatesisapyscho/status/2020971156069810187?s=43 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020235888262103387?s=43 https://x.com/tupacabra/status/2020301587491823886?s=43 https://x.com/thematrixb0t/status/2020612293676175792?s=43 https://x.com/tonyseruga/status/2020876443203567635?s=43 https://x.com/truthfairy131/status/2020303118928605461?s=43 https://x.com/lionelmedia/status/2020494973599412470?s=43 https://x.com/The_DrivenMan/status/2020846011200286863?s=43 https://x.com/newsblast17/status/2020620334060482744?s=43 https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2019641985725014453?s=20 https://x.com/AndrewZywiecMD/status/2019942319596741093?s=20

We go over some major problems in Canada with economy and efficiency, and some esoteric theories on our existence.   The stats on Quebec separation from 1995 and the feds Operation Citizenship to try and swing the close vote. Is Elon realizing how corrupt science is? Who is financing No Kings?   Has Bono always been a sellout for See Eye Eh and USAID? The massive amount of China food processing we buy instead of doing it ourselves. Check out the occult symbolism of the 2026 Olympics with the Flaming Pentagrams, and Dual Cauldron Lighting. We must Free the Schizo's.   How is Prof Ted connected to the latest dump, Air Force vet and Non Human Entities, Q Lite, Michael Jackson might have been smeared, old broadcasts of warnings of NWO, Bohemian Grove and more. Clips from 80's and 90's.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Tinctures and Gummies https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Eh-List Podcast and site: https://eh-list.ca/ Eh-List YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEh-List www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to the stuff we talked about: https://x.com/TonySeruga/status/2019235176363212952?s=20 https://x.com/JarrydJaeger/status/2016268158949355911?s=20 https://x.com/CandidTruthorg/status/2020455537058415012?s=20 https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2019969649509589482?s=20 https://x.com/JuliusRuechel/status/2020289475507810596?s=20 https://x.com/KatKanada_TM/status/2020881281828163947?s=20 https://x.com/erik_thorvalds/status/2020765618652188947?s=20 https://x.com/AntonioTweets2/status/2020738043401969981?s=20 https://x.com/CholeraFan/status/2020371314452885830?s=20 https://needtoknow.news/2026/02/california-ice-urges-newsom-not-to-release-33179-criminal-illegal-immigrants-onto-streets/ https://x.com/Forbes/status/2019496285754245566 https://x.com/Martyupnorth/status/2019097701229670905?s=20 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020687815701569669?s=43 https://x.com/utobian/status/2020938240581398564?s=43 https://x.com/alchemyamerican/status/2020944945108963528?s=43 https://x.com/bgatesisapyscho/status/2020971156069810187?s=43 https://x.com/iluminatibot/status/2020235888262103387?s=43 https://x.com/tupacabra/status/2020301587491823886?s=43 https://x.com/thematrixb0t/status/2020612293676175792?s=43 https://x.com/tonyseruga/status/2020876443203567635?s=43 https://x.com/truthfairy131/status/2020303118928605461?s=43 https://x.com/lionelmedia/status/2020494973599412470?s=43 https://x.com/The_DrivenMan/status/2020846011200286863?s=43 https://x.com/newsblast17/status/2020620334060482744?s=43 https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2019641985725014453?s=20 https://x.com/AndrewZywiecMD/status/2019942319596741093?s=20

A year ago, U.S. President Donald Trump shut down public access to the Development Experience Clearinghouse, a $30 billion database holding 60 years' worth of institutional knowledge from more than 150,000 projects administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development. But before the closure, former USAID employee and artificial intelligence scientist Lindsey Moore used a large language model (LLM) to read all of the information in this database — rescuing critical lessons on development, environmental, economic and social projects in countries across the globe, all documented by USAID. The data also included information on conservation projects. Many of the challenges presented in these projects repeated over the years, but the lessons were rarely retained — something Moore's tech startup, DevelopMetrics, hopes to change. Moore joins this week's podcast to explain what those lessons are and what conservationists can learn from them. DevelopMetrics deploys an AI model capable of understanding not just the information from USAID's database, but also other public databases that could be at risk of deletion or being lost to time. Please take a minute to let us know what you think of our podcast, here. Mike DiGirolamo is the host & producer for the Mongabay Newscast based in Sydney. Find him on LinkedIn and Bluesky. Banner image: Mangroves on Vanua Levu Island, Fiji. Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay. —— Timecodes (00:00) Lindsey's background with USAID (04:14) How to analyze 60 years of data (11:07) Uncovering hidden lessons (14:24) 1. Bring delivery closer to households (16:43) 2. Practice changes practice (19:19) 3. Design for scale, not for pilots (24:08) 4. Co-creation beats consultation (26:30) 5. Strengthen the middle layer (30:56) Who DevelopMetrics works with and how they are funded (32:58) Energy and water costs of LLMs

Die Zerschlagung von USAID war ein Schock. Auch für viele HIV-infizierte Menschen in Uganda. Viele lokale Hilfskräfte wurden entlassen. Das einst erfolgreiche HIV-Programm steht auf der Kippe. Können die Menschen in Uganda selbst die Lücke füllen? Von Bettina Rühl www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Feature

Die Zerschlagung von USAID war ein Schock. Auch für viele HIV-infizierte Menschen in Uganda. Viele lokale Hilfskräfte wurden entlassen. Das einst erfolgreiche HIV-Programm steht auf der Kippe. Können die Menschen in Uganda selbst die Lücke füllen? Von Bettina Rühl www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Feature

Die Zerschlagung von USAID war ein Schock. Auch für viele HIV-infizierte Menschen in Uganda. Viele lokale Hilfskräfte wurden entlassen. Das einst erfolgreiche HIV-Programm steht auf der Kippe. Können die Menschen in Uganda selbst die Lücke füllen? Von Bettina Rühl www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Feature

“Even though we say we want to be self-sufficient, we don't think global solidarity must be dropped. Because if it gets dropped, the world will be in trouble.”Mayeni Jones the BBC's Africa correspondent speaks to Dr Aaron Motsoaledi South Africa's health minister a year on since the US announced foreign aid cuts. At the time he called the USAID freeze a wake up call for Africa. Dr Motsoaledi, has been at the centre of South Africa's public health response for more than a decade. A medical doctor by training, he first took on the health portfolio in 2009, overseeing the world's largest HIV treatment programme.In this conversation he explains how the country is filling the aid gap and where progress stands in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Syria's only female cabinet minister, Hind Kabawat, Ugandan human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo and Mexican actor, Diego Calva. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Mayeni Jones Producers: Ed Habershon, Farhana Haider Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi Credit: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

On today's episode: 'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother. Prince William and Princess Catherine express deep concern for Epstein victims. Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13. Ilia Malinin's stunning free skate secures US figure skating team gold at Milan Cortina Olympics. Trial to begin in Georgia for the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect. FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show. The US said a Marine could not adopt an Afghan girl. Records show officials helped him get her. Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month. US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says. Trump's racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it. Feds can't withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules. With $48M in philanthropic backing, a division of USAID relaunches as a nonprofit. Colorado funeral home owner who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, decried as a 'monster'. At least 3 people have died from eating Death Cap mushrooms as they spread in California after rains. Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8. Seattle avenges its Super Bowl loss to Patriots with second title, a running back gets MVP honors for the first time in 28 years, Seattle’s OC is headed to Vegas, a U.S. Olympic skiing icon is airlifted after a crash, the U.S. defends its gold in team figure skating and a playoff decides golf’s Phoenix Open. Breezy Johnson wins Olympic downhill on day marred by American teammate Lindsey Vonn's crash. Lindsey Vonn's fall explained A reverse banked section, an unfortunate bump and an inflated air bag. The Milan Cortina Olympics’ opening ceremony begins with Italian icons and Mariah Carey singing. Thames Valley police 'assesses claims' the ex-prince Andrew sent sensitive reports to Epstein. UK leader Starmer fights for his job as Mandelson-Epstein revelations spark a leadership crisis. Babies among 53 dead or missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya, UN says. Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein. China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case. Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says a close ally was kidnapped hours after prison release. UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties. Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors' group says. Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Subscribe now to skip the ads and hear all of our episodes! Join the Discord (subscribers get more channels). Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek are still in talks with The Muppets' people about an appearance, so we'll keep things buttoned up for now. This week: The U.S. and Iran hold talks in Oman, averting an U.S. strike for the moment (0:31); in Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens while Rafah reopens under tight restrictions amid concerns over “slow motion” displacement (5:58); the Trump administration's Gaza “reconstruction” effort raises more red flags (8:48); Reuters reports that the Biden administration suppressed a USAID memo on Gaza's humanitarian conditions with potential legal implications (12:07); Syria's government and the SDF announce a new agreement to integrate SDF forces and administrators into the Syrian state (14:39); Sudan's military claims it has opened a road into besieged Kadugli as militants make gains elsewhere (17:44); Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is assassinated in Zintan, Libya (20:57); in Nigeria's Kwara State, gunmen kill roughly 170 people in an allegedly jihadist-linked attack (23:44); U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi yield little on ending the war, but Washington and Moscow agree to keep honoring New START's terms (25:29); Pakistan launches a massive counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan with the death toll approaching 300 (28:21); Trump touts a major U.S.-India trade framework, but key details remain unclear (30:12); Trump signs a new Cuba executive order increasing pressure around oil supplies (33:16); the U.S. president also hosts Colombia's Gustavo Petro after recent threats (35:33); and the State Department holds a critical minerals conference as Trump announces “Project Vault” and Japan tests environmentally risky deep-sea mining (37:15).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a slight bright spot for foreign aid groups.

A federal judge denied Elon Musk's attempt to avoid a deposition in the USAID lawsuit, rejecting the apex doctrine defense and ruling that sworn testimony is the only way to determine who authorized the agency's dismantlement during DOGE operations.00:00 Elon Musk Ordered to Testify on USAID Shutdown01:05 Legal Arguments and the Apex Doctrine02:29 Judge's Ruling and Its Implications04:00 Impact of USAID Dismantlement05:29 Call to Action for Viewers06:07 Lack of Alternative Witnesses07:43 Broader Legal Context and Constitutional Questions09:40 Focus of Upcoming Depositions

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Julie: Deep listening.Haiti often makes headlines for its challenges—from political instability to natural disasters—but behind those stories are resilient, talented people with untapped potential. In this episode of Superpowers for Good, Julie Colombino-Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, an affordable luxury goods company manufacturing ethical products in Haiti, shares her inspiring story. Julie's work demonstrates how business can be a force for good, especially in one of the most economically challenged countries in the Western Hemisphere.Julie didn't arrive in Haiti to start a business. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, she deployed as a trained disaster responder to help with relief efforts. What began as a short-term mission turned into a life-changing journey. “The women of Haiti were so strong, so brave, and so courageous,” Julie explained. “I really just wanted to be like them…I ended up staying and living there for five years and starting this business.”Deux Mains, which means “two hands” in French, is a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance. The company manufactures luxury handbags, wallets, and other leather goods using deadstock leather and materials from responsible tanneries. These products, crafted by Haitian artisans earning a fair wage, are now sold in major retailers like Nordstrom and Kohl's. Despite the country's instability, Deux Mains continues to thrive. “The business is not only growing but flourishing under the leadership of my Haitian colleagues,” Julie said.Beyond exporting chic handbags, Deux Mains has a significant local impact. Last year, they manufactured and distributed 10,000 pairs of leather school shoes for Haitian children. The factory, powered entirely by solar energy, employs 45 full-time staff and serves as a model for sustainable development in Haiti.Julie's story is one of transformation—both personal and collective. Her journey highlights how listening to the needs of a community can inspire lasting change. “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want water. I need a job,'” Julie recalled. That moment shifted her perspective from short-term aid to creating long-term economic opportunities.Deux Mains proves that ethical fashion can make a global impact while empowering local communities. Julie's vision serves as a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins when we listen, act with purpose, and invest in people.tl;dr:Julie Colombino-Billingham founded Deux Mains after witnessing Haiti's resilience following the 2010 earthquake.Deux Mains creates ethical, sustainable luxury goods while employing Haitian artisans earning a living wage.The company's solar-powered factory produces products sold globally, including in Nordstrom and Kohl's.Julie credits her success to listening deeply to community needs, focusing on long-term economic impact.The episode highlights Julie's superpower of listening, offering actionable tips for cultivating this skill.How to Develop Deep Listening As a SuperpowerJulie's superpower is her ability to listen deeply and empathetically, enabling her to understand and act on the real needs of others. Reflecting on her early days in Haiti, she shared a pivotal moment: “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want any water. I need a job.'” That simple yet profound statement transformed Julie's approach, shifting her focus from short-term disaster relief to launching Deux Mains, a business creating sustainable jobs for Haitians. Listening, as Julie explained, “revolutionized my experience and my participation.”Julie shared a story that exemplifies her superpower in action. Early in her time in Haiti, she grew frustrated with the mess in the factory, asking, “Why is everything always a mess here?” Her Haitian business partner, Jolina, calmly replied, “We don't have any garbage cans.” This moment reminded Julie to step outside her own frame of reference and truly listen to her colleagues. By addressing such a simple, overlooked need, she cultivated a culture of collaboration and respect that continues to define Deux Mains.Tips for Developing Deep Listening:Believe that everyone in the room has valuable insights to contribute.Step outside your own perspective to understand others' realities.Ask open-ended questions to uncover underlying needs and concerns.Build trust by acting on the feedback you receive.Practice humility when faced with solutions that challenge your assumptions.By following Julie's example and advice, you can make deep listening a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Get Your Copy!Guest ProfileJulie Colombino-Billingham (she/her):Founder/CEO, Deux MainsAbout Deux Mains: Deux Mains is a fair trade leather goods brand creating timeless handbags in Haiti to provide dignified jobs and opportunity for local artisans. Founded on the belief that fashion can create lasting social impact, Deux Mains combines ethical production, sustainable materials, and thoughtful design.Website: deuxmains.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/DeuxMainsDesignsBiographical Information: Job creation activist, Julie Colombino-Billingham is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair-trade fashion business that draws upon the indigenous wisdom of the Haitian people to produce luxury leather handbags and accessories for international markets, and school shoes for local children. Under Billingham's leadership, the past decade+ has been a dramatic evolution from earthquake recovery into a fashion-forward brand garnering international partnerships with the United Nations, Kenneth Cole, Eileen Fisher, USAID, the Clinton Foundation, and most recently, Nordstroms. Her work to generate high quality employment opportunities in Haiti has been recognized by way of: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, (2025) global finalist, the Southern Living Beauty Award (2018), finalist in the Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017), selection as the Martin Bell Scholar (2016), allowing her to complete her MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. “From Loss to Legacy,” (released November 4, 2025), is Julie's memoir which depicts the revolutionary approach to disaster aid and business development that she designed in Haiti. 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The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! First thing to know: Like Tug wanted, GA politics is getting wild Scott Bessent is a badass The Old/New Democrat Money Making Scam Supreme Court Ruling for California that could end their party Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress is "useless," the bureaucracy is built to be permanent, and the executive branch can only do so much, even when everyone is yelling "America First." In this episode, we break down why Trump can't simply delete agencies with a pen, why judges keep blocking funding throttles, and why Republicans keep signing and passing monster bills anyway. Key beats: Why "unitary executive" hits a wall when Congress created and funds the agency The USAID-style bloat example: US African Development Foundation, audits, fraud, and why it still survives The shutdown nobody noticed, the bill everyone signed, and why "later" always wins Voter ID polling vs the SAVE Act reality, plus why Real ID took forever If you're tired of the rhetoric and want to talk incentives, power, and what actually changes policy, this one's for you. Follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend.   00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:32 Join the Fed Haters Club 01:03 Upcoming Vacation and Show Plans 01:42 The "unitary executive" theory meets reality 02:26 Why the bureaucracy is designed to be permanent 03:19 Trump's Funding Decisions 06:12 The African Development Foundation 10:32 Congressional Inaction 18:09 Fraud Allegations and Judicial Blocks 23:50 Massie's amendment list: what got blocked 27:44 FISA, propaganda, and why "next time" never comes 37:17 Voter ID Debate and Public Opinion 46:08 Filibuster and Historical Context 47:35 Closing Remarks and Call to Action  

This Badlands Media special coverage documents remarks by Donald Trump surrounding the reopening of the federal government and the signing of an executive order addressing government operations and policy priorities. The coverage details provisions tied to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, including funding decisions for federal agencies, reductions in foreign aid, the defunding of NPR and PBS, cuts to IRS enforcement programs, and the restructuring of USAID in favor of an America First Opportunity Fund. The remarks also cover military funding and pay raises, shipbuilding investments, prescription drug pricing reforms, and protections for rural hospitals. Additional discussion addresses border enforcement, deportation operations, crime statistics, sanctuary city policies, and state-level fraud investigations. Election administration, voter identification, and federal authority over election integrity are also discussed. The coverage concludes with press questions touching on Epstein-related documents, border policy debates, and government accountability, presenting the full scope of official statements as delivered.

After early cuts at HHS and USAID translated into thousands of lost jobs and hundreds of millions in foregone wages, Maryland officials wanted a sharper view of what was happening. The result is a new modeling tool that lets policymakers see the impact of federal spending shifts at the county and agency level. Joining us to explain how it works is Ben Siegel, Deputy Comptroller of Maryland for Policy.See the dashboard here: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/news/maryland-comptroller-and-smith-school-release-federal-spending-scenarios-and-dashboardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! Here's just some of the news we're talking about this week: Of course we're making fun of all the idiots. That's job one. There's some big stuff happening with the Epstein story. We're going to try to stay positive. And remember that we the people run this show. That is key! We're making political waves and change. There's news on the fraud front and we are focused! DOGE, USAID, all of it! We're also talking about Hollywood and the Melania movie being such a huge hit! And yeah, Valentine's Day is coming up, and we have some great tips for ya! Want to show your support and get all the sweet ass extras? We're on Locals and Patreon. Join up. Join in. Then we begin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The difference between agroecology and regenerative agriculture is the deep social change we need in the food and agriculture system. As Laura Ortiz Montemayor told us once "ecology without social justice is just gardening". Million Belay, who leads the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, the largest social movement on the African continent, is very clear stop intervening with agriculture on the continent, stop imposing all kinds of rules, practices, seeds, inputs etc, which don't serve in this context (and we could argue in the context we come from as well, how many European banned pesticides are exported to the continent?)We talk about the shut down of the USAID which was actually a good shock to the system. And finally donors, which unfortunately dictate quite a bit the direction, are talking and slowly also acting around agroecology. We discuss how through lobbying they managed to get many countries to adopt agroecology policies in the last few years, what Million would do with a billion dollar and what his message for investors is.More about this episode.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================

Amy Klobuchar wants to be governor of Minnesota, but whistleblower David Hoch says she's known about the rampant Somali fraud in the state for years - because he's been telling her. President Trump Truths a Christina Bobb 2021 OAN report on election fraud in Pennsylvania and Arizona. Is fraud in PA the next bomb to drop? Chris Cuomo proves the mainstream media cannot be rehabilitated. 11 Senate Republicans join with democrats to continue funding a USAID offshoot whose CEO just just admitted to scamming.   

The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com First thing you need to know: Georgia Election Fraud USAID Tactics being used in the US XTRA Flashback: The 6 year anniversary of the Pandemic New York gets messy Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025Trump tried to seize the power of Congress by halting all appropriations - and a Biden appointed judge blocked it hours later; Trump has asked two million federal workers to voluntarily resign; the CDC has been ordered to stop working with the World Health Organization; top USAID staff have been put on administrative leave; federal employees have filed a lawsuit over the HR at OPM government wide email for privacy concerns; Republican state attorneys general are pressuring Costco to drop their DEI programs; Jim Acosta announces he's leaving CNN; Trump has moved to fire Dem members of the EEOC and NLRB; six transgender service members are suing Trump and Pete Hegseth over the ban on trans people serving in the military; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Steve VladeckSteve Vladeck | Substack@stevevladeck on BlueskyFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Stories:Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI policies - Kate Gibson | CBS NewsMore than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leave - Abigail Williams, Vaughn Hillyard and Raquel Coronell Uribe | NBC NewsCDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal - MIKE STOBBE | AP NewsTrump administration will offer the roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign - Garrett Haake and Amanda Terkel | NBC NewsLawsuit alleges new Trump administration email system for federal employees raises privacy concerns - Tierney Sneed | CNN PoliticsD.C. federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spending - Daniel Barnes | NBC NewsDem AGs set to challenge Trump's ‘clearly unlawful' federal aid freeze - KYLE CHENEY | POLITICOSix active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban - TARA COPP | AP NewsGood Trouble Determine whether Wisconsin's highest court remains controlled by liberals — as it has since 2023 — or flips to conservatives, who had the majority for 15 years before then.You can volunteer for Judge Crawford's campaign atSusan Crawford - JUDGE CRAWFORD FOR WISCONSIN SUPREME COURTCheck out other MSW Media podcastsShows - MSW MediaCleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaAllison GillSubstack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom The Good NewsContributors - TRANS MILITARY VOICESTwin Cities Pride ParadeTwin Cities Pride raises more than $70,000 to fill gap after dropping Target sponsorshipHelp Autumn I- FidoRescue.orgShiny Box PicturesThe Stewpot Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I don't know what to say today. We are ruled by abusive monsters. The US is preparing for war with Iran. They're going in for the kill shot on Cuba. The latest batch of Epstein emails looks horrifying. The US is full of protests because ICE keeps killing people. Israel is still massacring civilians in Gaza as Australia prepares to host its president for an extended visit. Reuters has confirmed that Biden officials actively obstructed the circulation of internal USAID reports that Gaza was being turned into a nightmarish hellscape in early 2024. There's so much cruelty. So much abuse. Reading by Tim Foley.

As geothermal heating and cooling slowly spreads in the U.S., some communities and utilities are looking to grow small pilot projects into much larger networks of pipes and heat pumps that extract and store heat in the earth to warm and cool homes and businesses as needed. We hear about a large geothermal HVAC system that demonstrates the possibilities and benefits of scaling up. Also, classic science fiction tends to assume that if aliens visit Earth, they will have done so thanks to using math and science that's like our own. But physicist Daniel Whiteson and cartoonist Andy Warner aren't so sure. They're the authors of the book Do Aliens Speak Physics? And Other Questions About Science and the Nature of Reality. And the current Trump administration has in its first year cut off the World Health Organization, dismantled the United States Agency for International Development or USAID, and overhauled vaccination recommendations, just to name a few decisions impacting health and claiming lives across the globe.  ---  Save the date for the next Living on Earth Book Club event! On Thursday, Feb. 26th at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, Terry Tempest Williams will join us live on Zoom to discuss her new book The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary. Go to loe.org/events to learn more and register for this free conversation about finding glimmers of hope in the natural world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/30/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !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":"v72w4wg","div":"rumble_v72w4wg"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): Netanyahu: Israel Will Have Control from ‘River to the Sea' Including Gaza - News From Antiwar.com (16) Justin Amash on X: "This exceeds 3% of Gaza's population. People often scale these figures to the U.S. equivalent (which I find misleading)—but to use that approach, it would equate to more than 11 million Americans." / X (16) Adil Haque on X: ""USAID staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an “Apocalyptic Wasteland” with dire shortages of food and medical aid." "But the U.S. ambassador to Jerusalem, Jack Lew, ... blocked the cable" https://t.co/IHPByyvbI5" / X (23) Muhammad Shehada on X: "

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Paula Daniels, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Office of Food Systems and Kayla de la Haye, the Director of the University of Southern California's (USC) Food Systems Institute, about Food Base LA, a new tool that will help decision makers monitor and understand food access, food security, and the last mile of the food system in Los Angeles County. Plus, hear about why some tribal nations are moving to establish formal agricultural authorities, the wildfires burning more land in Chile, and reports of the "catastrophic" impacts of USAID cuts in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and more. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

This week we report on the U.S. State Department's radical expansion of the Mexico City Policy, also known as the global gag rule, which blocks U.S. federal funding to international nongovernmental organizations that provide or inform about abortion. Beyond the traditional reproductive health restrictions, three sweeping new rules now tether all U.S. foreign assistance to strict prohibitions on “gender ideology” as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives. During the conversation we also dig into the key findings of a report published by the European Network on Debt and Development, or Eurodad, which warns that modernized aid rules are focusing on the political and commercial priorities of wealthy donors while leaving the world's poorest countries buried in debt. We also touch on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's updated accountability and grievance mechanism, and our exclusive story which reveals through a set of leaked emails that the Beijing-based lender is sidestepping on-the-ground meetings with Indigenous communities over alleged human rights abuses at a tourism development project in Indonesia. To explore these stories, Senior Reporter Adva Saldinger sits down with Managing Editor Anna Gawel and Global Development Reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In this episode of Right On Radio, host Jeff is joined by guest John for a wide-ranging live conversation that mixes scripture, current events, and spiritual commentary. The show opens with the Word on Word segment—comparing Philippians 4:6 and John 4:24—and explores the role of prayer, worship in spirit and truth, and the believer's response to fear and unrest. The hosts examine a controversial claim that recent ice storms and freezing events may be part of deliberate geoengineering and "weather warfare." They share local reports of power outages, generators, and personal stories from listeners affected by the storm, using those accounts to underscore themes of providence and faith in adversity. On geopolitics, the episode dives into Iran: reports of a decades-long drought allegedly tied to weather modification, Trump-era military posturing, the possibility of regime change, and the complex mix of opposition movements (including discussion of the Shah, Restart and democratic elements). John and Jeff also discuss Iran's cyber capabilities and the broader military implications of a U.S.-Iran confrontation. The show turns to domestic and transnational security issues—Palantir, the case of Jacob Peretti and ICE, interruptions to media feeds, Q-drop references, and claims about covert influence operations. They also play and react to clips alleging misuse of humanitarian funds (e.g., accusations involving Bono, USAID and Somalia), raising questions about charity, covert action, and media narratives. Listeners hear a critique of New Age and mindfulness trends (featuring a clip from researcher Greg Reese) contrasted with Christian teaching. The hosts discuss the psychology of distraction and the "default mode network," highlight the danger of an inward-focused "self" culture, and argue for scripture-centered identity and practices of prayerful presence over self-help approaches. Episode wrap-up includes practical notes—where to follow the hosts, a fundraising update, invitations to Telegram prayer meetings, and a reminder to love God, family, and neighbor. Expect a mix of theological reflection, geopolitical analysis, media critique, and on-the-ground listener reports in this hard-hitting, faith-centered episode. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically?  Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com and click learn more.  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

The collapse of the post-war international system now underway will have a disproportionate impact on African countries that rely heavily on multilateral bodies like the UN. Beyond a pull-back of aid and humanitarian assistance, African countries must also contend with an increasingly hostile United States. Dozens of African countries have been targeted by the Trump administration for visa restrictions, trade sanctions, and regularly denigrated by the president himself. At the same time, U.S. diplomats across the continent were ordered by the State Department in January to remind African governments to express more gratitude to the U.S. for its "generosity." Judd Devermont, the former top Africa strategist at the White House during the Biden administration and now an operating partner at Kupanda Capital in Washington, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss the future of U.S.-Africa relations and China's expanding presence on the continent.

Welcome to another episode of Thip Khao Podcast. I'm Murphy Nosanchuk, a founding member of our Advocacy Ambassador program for Legacies of War and I have the honor today of welcoming to the podcast our friend Shari Bryan.Shari directs all aspects of operations for MAG US, working out of the United States headquarters in Washington DC. As Executive Vice President at the National Democratic Institute, she led a global non-profit organization with 1,300 employees in 65 countries, working directly with foreign political leaders and civic partners on issues related to democracy, governance, electoral integrity and conflict recovery. Shari has decades of experience managing relationships with donor aid agencies, including the US State Department, USAID, European governments and multilateral organizations.To learn more about Mines Advisory Group US: https://www.mag-us.org/Thank you all, dear friends,  for tuning into Thip Khao Talk brought to you by our Innovators Sponsors Akin Gump and Article 22. Please continue to listen and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The theme music used in this podcast are by the Lao Jazzanova Band from Vientiane, Laos.Learn more about Legacies of War: https://www.legaciesofwar.org/

The collapse of the post-war international system now underway will have a disproportionate impact on African countries that rely heavily on multilateral bodies like the UN. Beyond a pull-back of aid and humanitarian assistance, African countries must also contend with an increasingly hostile United States. Dozens of African countries have been targeted by the Trump administration for visa restrictions, trade sanctions, and regularly denigrated by the president himself. At the same time, U.S. diplomats across the continent were ordered by the State Department in January to remind African governments to express more gratitude to the U.S. for its "generosity." Judd Devermont, the former top Africa strategist at the White House during the Biden administration and now an operating partner at Kupanda Capital in Washington, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss the future of U.S.-Africa relations and China's expanding presence on the continent.

Public funding for peace efforts took a massive hit with the gutting of USAID last year, and other donor countries have ramped down aid as well, in a world that feels increasingly less safe for many. That's why our ears perked up when we heard about Brian Abrams, an American venture capitalist who is investing in technology to find solutions to violent conflict. In the new field of ‘peace tech,' companies are using AI to predict the likelihood of major events – like military invasions or popular uprisings, and modeling how to prevent violence before it starts. With their ability to process massive data sets from intelligence, journalism and other sources, these tools can also quickly gain insights on what's driving conflicts on a population level. Important tools for governments and mediators, they also appeal to corporations working around the world – customers who Abrams hopes will bring in revenue to sustain the peace tech sector. And as you'll hear, he's very optimistic. Brian Abrams founded B Ventures Group, a venture capital firm for peace tech, in 2023. Prior to that he was president of Ibex Investors and a managing partner at Row Capital. Connect with Brian Abrams on LinkedIn. Learn more about the peace tech companies discussed in this episode: Anadyr HorizonFrom Business Insider: Inside the Billion-Dollar War over Peace TechTranscend AICulturePulseodr.com ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin. Our associate producer is Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.orgSupport our work Connect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleBluesky @makingpeacevisible.bsky.social We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

I've started a substack, so a few more people might encounter my spicy takes - I'll still mostly be here. USAID is gone. Direct country aid to low income countries is down 25%. So now's a great time to share five ways I think development charity can be done better in 2026. To state the obvious... none of these ideas will be the best approach all of the time, there's plenty of grey area and nuance. I start a little playful, then get a little more serious. 1. Ditch the Cars Close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes into your head when I say “NGO”. It might be………… a shiny white Landcruiser The view from the front window of my hut But owning cars doesn't usually make economic sense in low income countries. The ‘real' market makes this clear. Business rarely buy cars, instead they use public transport or motorbikes. When companies do own cars, its more Corolla than Landcruiser as well. Cars are often more expensive dollar-for-dollar than in richer countries, fuel cost are high and many NGOs hire drivers, all while public transport is dirt cheap. To move 100km in Uganda [...] ---Outline:(00:43) 1. Ditch the Cars(02:49) 2. Fund Solutions not Projects(07:07) 3. Fund cost effective solutions(08:06) 4. Fund Bimodal - Test and Scale(11:59) 5. Pay workers less --- First published: January 19th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/LvE3s6kCJk4Jck2ww/5-ways-to-better-charity-work-in-2026 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Many of us did not know about USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) until it came under scrutiny by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in its recent cost-cutting efforts. USAID is—or was—the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.  While the constitutionality of DOGE's actions effectively curtailing USAID's efforts work their way through the courts, we invite you to hear a personal perspective from someone whose work was primarily funded by USAID and who experienced first-hand the impact of USAID's rule of law programs around the world during the past 30 years.  Mary Noel Pepys will provide an overview of her pro bono work in former communist countries, where she served as the rule of law liaison for the American Bar Association's Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative. She will discuss the challenges of assisting nations in their transition from communism to democracy, including efforts to strengthen the rule of law and promote judicial independence.  Mary Noel Pepys is a senior attorney specializing in the rule of law, specifically international legal and judicial reform. Since 1993 she has helped emerging democracies develop justice systems that ensure the protection of citizens' human rights, equal treatment of all individuals before the law, and a predictable legal structure with fair, transparent and effective government institutions. You can learn more about Pepys's international work at pepysinternational.com, which will serve as a backdrop of her presentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #474: Scott Aronson, a career humanitarian and conflict expert, describes his years in Myanmar between 2015 and the 2021 coup as “a really dynamic but also very challenging time to work in Myanmar.” He reflects on how his professional experience, field expertise, and moral convictions converged during a period of both democratic optimism and deepening crisis. Beginning his humanitarian career in the early 2000s, Aronson worked in Darfur and northern Uganda, where he learned the importance of coordination, adaptability, and respect for civilians in violent settings. Later, with USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, he managed disaster and conflict responses, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake. In 2016, he became USAID's senior conflict and governance advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, supporting Myanmar's transition from dictatorship to democracy. His work focused on strengthening civil society networks and promoting inclusion in a fragile peace process. The 2017 Rohingya crisis shifted his attention to Rakhine State, where he worked with both Rohingya and Rakhine partners to provide humanitarian aid and document abuses. He calls this a time of hope mixed with heartbreak, when Myanmar's potential for democratic unity collided with long-standing ethnic and religious divisions. When the 2021 coup struck, Aronson was in Yangon under COVID quarantine. He helped coordinate emergency communication and funding for local partners after banks and networks collapsed. He credits Burmese activists with sustaining resistance, describing how local groups organized safe houses, escape routes, and covert aid despite mortal danger. Aronson argues that supporting Myanmar's democracy serves both moral and strategic U.S. interests, rejects isolationist arguments, and acknowledges the personal toll of the crisis. He remainshopeful that unity among Myanmar's diverse movements will eventually rebuild the nation: “When that day comes, and it will come,” he says, “there's going to be so much growth and opportunity in the country.”

Bienvenue dans ce supplément du Grand reportage consacré entièrement à l'Amérique de Donald Trump. C'est le 20 janvier 2026 qu'il a pu marquer ses 12 mois d'un retour au pouvoir quelque peu fracassant. Donald Trump n'a eu de cesse de vouloir bouger les lignes à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de son pays. En seconde partie, direction l'Afrique. où nous verrons les conséquences des coups de griffe du président américain au nom de sa devise «L'Amérique d'abord».  Virginie occidentale, le mirage d'une vie meilleure Il y a tout juste un an, Donald Trump revenait à la Maison Blanche ; raz-de-marée électoral à l'appui, promesse de relance d'une économie sinistrée par l'inflation des années Biden, en bandoulière. Douze mois plus tard, l'économie stagne et les démocrates font entendre une petite musique : celle de «l'accessibilité...». Donald Trump aurait sacrifié les Américains les plus pauvres, sur l'autel du tohubohu qu'il sème à l'international.  Biens et services, ressources de première nécessité, restent inaccessibles. Nous voici en Virginie occidentale, un concentré de détresse sociale : logements indignes, chômage, insécurité alimentaire. On y a voté Trump à 70%. Mais la lumière n'est toujours pas au bout du tunnel.  Un Grand reportage de Vincent Souriau qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.   Interventionnisme, aide coupée, manipulation: le nouveau visage de la politique de Trump en Afrique Il y a un an, Donald Trump était élu président des États-Unis. Le nouveau locataire de la Maison Blanche est depuis omniprésent à l'international. En Afrique, le Nigeria et l'Afrique du Sud ont été directement concernés par un interventionnisme décomplexé… La fin de l'Agence des États-Unis pour le développement international (Usaid), quant à elle, a de lourdes conséquences humaines sur le continent. Un Grand reportage de : Valentin Hugues | Liza Fabbian | Paulina Zidi | Benoît Almeras | Florence Miettaux | Marlène Panara | Laurent Correau. Entretien avec Jacques Allix. 

What happens when America steps back from the world stage? This hour, the view from a veteran diplomat. Uzra Zeya, the head of the organization Human Rights First and a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service, watched last year as USAID was dismantled. Zeya, who joined River to River during a visit to Des Moines, argues that championing human rights is a vital strategic move for U.S. security.

Listeners! We are long overdue for a news episode but this one dated bloody quickly - that being said, it's not completely pointless and there's plenty of meat left in this sandwich. Just pretend it's last week and be all like 'oooh I wonder what version of this bill will pass'. We will probably do something more concrete to follow up next week. Lots to discuss here.Anyway, this week we look at the big bad omnibus bill and the Royal Commission which had to happen because Wayne Carey and Sam Newman said so.We look at Brendan Nicholls, a good bloke having a bad week who is completely misunderstood and really just a great guy that works at Bunnings.Tommy Robinson accidentally reveals his sexual proclivities which are slightly at odds with his public grievances. Oh Tommy, you really Yaxleyed your Lennons on this one.And we have MAN LIVING IN BODY for SovCits. Does putting that in all caps turn his sassy title into a strawman? Probably. He needs to pony up a TFN for an inheritance - and he's working very hard not to get a lot of free money. He is an idiot.We have a new segment - Kill Count - where we compare and contrast Musk and RFK Jr.'s efforts to kill as many people as possible.And Babet is having a meltdown. As usual. He is an idiot.Enjoy!This episode of the Conditional Release Program rings in 2026 with a deep dive into the political and social fallout following the Bondi terror attack. Hosts Jack the Insider (Peter Hoysted) and Joel Hill navigate the complexities of new hate speech legislation, the sudden disbanding of neo-Nazi groups, and the controversies surrounding the upcoming Royal Commission.[00:00:30] Introduction: Happy New Year 2026? Jack and Joel open the year discussing the "depressing" state of global affairs, from regime changes to Donald Trump's fixation on Greenland.[00:01:38] Sponsor: CBCO Beer A quick break to discuss why regime change goes better with hops. Use code CRP10 at CBCO.beer for 10% off.[00:02:13] Global Intel Stings Jack shares a developing story regarding an intelligence sting involving the Ukrainians, the French, and the United States.[00:02:54] The Bondi Aftermath & "Tribal Shitshow" A look at how the aftermath of the December 14 Bondi attacks has devolved into political tribalism rather than national unity.[00:04:17] The End of the National Socialist Network (NSN) Joel discusses the Telegram announcement that the NSN is disbanding by January 18, 2026—just as new federal laws are introduced.[00:07:51] The Combating Anti-Semitism, Hate, and Extremism Bill A breakdown of the draft bill that proposes five-year prison sentences for inciting racial hatred and empowers the government to ban extremist organizations.[00:11:42] The Politics of the Omnibus Bill The hosts debate the Coalition's "unsalvageable" stance on the bill and the strategic separation of gun buyback provisions from hate speech laws.[00:21:04] The Rise of One Nation & The Death of the Liberals? Jack examines polling showing One Nation gaining ground as a protest vote and what this means for the future of the Liberal Party.[00:26:03] Defining Terrorism & Radicalization A discussion on the difficulties lawmakers face in defining terrorism and the specific targeting of religious leaders who advocate violence.[00:31:51] "Aggravated Grooming" Offences New laws targeting adults who attempt to radicalize minors under 18, a demographic that reportedly makes up half of current watch lists.[00:46:10] Hate Crime Case Study: Brendan Nichols The story of a 23-year-old Bunnings employee charged with attacking a Muslim Imam, involving a dramatic courtroom attempt to jump out of the dock.[00:58:13] The Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion Jack and Joel critique the appointment of retired High Court Judge Virginia Bell and the specific areas the inquiry will investigate.[01:09:02] Security Failures: CSG and the NSW Police A report that the Community Security Group warned police about inadequate security at Bondi prior to the attack, a claim that will be central to the Royal Commission.[01:14:33] Tommy Robinson's Algorithm "Self-Own" The "pint-sized" nationalist (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) accidentally reveals his browsing habits while complaining about YouTube advertisements.[01:18:49] SovSit Corner: The "Man Living in Body" The bizarre tale of Gregory Francis, a Sovereign Citizen who refuses to claim a $500,000 lakeside inheritance because he won't provide a tax file number.[01:27:36] Kill Count: Musk vs. RFK Jr. The ongoing debate over who will cause more global deaths: Elon Musk's USAID cuts or Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vax shift at the CDC.[01:39:23] Zippy Babbitt's UK Obsession Federal MP Ralph Babbit expresses fear over visiting London, while the hosts debunk his claims about UK crime rates and "radicalization".

On the first anniversary of the dismantling of USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, Thomas and Aimen trace the history of the organisation and ask whether USAID's collapse represents a failure of liberal internationalism itself, or simply the end of one particular way of organizing American power in the world. They discuss: Trump's 2025 executive order and the effective end of USAID USAID, anti-communism, and the CIA The Clinton-era debate over whether USAID should survive at all USAID in the War on Terror: Iraq, Afghanistan, and counterinsurgency The Arab Spring and the shift toward NGO-mediated governance Corruption in USAID What the end of USAID tells us about the end of the unipolar era Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictedYoutube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced by Thomas Small and edited by Lizzy Andrews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are approximately one year into Trump 2.0, where the administration has dismantled the systems we have worked to build. Civil rights offices have been gutted, DEI programs paused or eliminated, data erased, and enforcement mechanisms present behind-the-scenes. Meanwhile, the decimation of USAID and the de-prioritization of global health have led to a radically different foreign policy architecture and the closure of health clinics, service disruption, and the shutdown of community organizations abroad. Gayatri Patel and Preston Mitchum, Senior Fellows with rePROs Fight Back, sit down to talk with us about attacks to LGBTQI+ rights and gender, and how these attacks intersect.Attacks on gender equality have been front and center, as evidenced by the early release and adoption of Project 2025. This is, of course, exacerbated by attacking DEI and inclusion. From the federal to the state level, all-out assaults on gender equality, transgender health and rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights continues. Attacks on LGBTQI+ issues are insidiously persistent. This includes the restriction of access to gender affirming care, the banning of transgender people from school sports, and the stripping of inclusive terms from federal guidance. Black and brown LGBTQI+ people, especially those dealing with poverty, immigration systems, or disability, are disproportionately feeling the rollbacks in rights. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Buy rePROs Merch: Bonfire store Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

【聊了什么】 距离特朗普2025年1月20日第二次入主白宫已经过去了整整一年。站在这个时间点上，我们回顾了特朗普2.0执政周年的赢家与输家。 生活成本问题没有明显缓解，"可负担性"成为年度词汇。ICE在蓝州社区发起的移民抓捕行动引发混乱和悲剧，让共和党在移民议题上的民意优势持续下滑。奥巴马医改增强补贴到期、USAID被拆除、关税政策反复——这些政策的连锁反应正在显现。没有了第一任期的"减速带"，特朗普"放飞自我"的一年里，格陵兰岛从抽象的玩笑变成了认真的外交议程。他能实现"名垂青史"的野望吗？ 迎来特朗普2.0第二年和中期选举年，特朗普又会如何改变美国和世界新秩序？ 本期节目录制于美国时间2026年1月18日晚间。 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去： 也欢迎加入我们的会员计划： https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter，可以加入会员社群，参加会员活动，并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱：american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 00:01:46 特朗普 2.0 一周年：特朗普天性的释放 00:06:06 消失的“减速器” 00:09:30 卢比奥的强势崛起与国安会的弱化 00:21:02 生活成本危机与移民政策的社会反弹 00:38:03 输家盘点 51:18 查理·柯克遇刺：右翼内部的分裂与 MAGA 接班人之战 01:02:34 特朗普式的“公私合营”与政府权力的集中 01:27:12 中期选举趋势、草根组织崛起与新的世界秩序 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 我们的主播和嘉宾： Talich：美国政治和文化历史爱好者 王浩岚：美国政治爱好者，岚目公众号主笔兼消息二道贩子 小华：媒体人 【 What We Talked About】 It has been exactly one year since Trump returned to the White House on January 20, 2025. At this juncture, we take stock of the winners and losers of Trump 2.0's first year in office. The cost of living crisis remains unresolved, with "affordability" becoming the word of the year. ICE raids in blue-state communities have sparked chaos and tragedy, eroding Republican advantages on immigration. The expiration of Obamacare subsidies, the dismantling of USAID, and the back-and-forth on tariffs—the ripple effects of these policies are now coming into view. Without the "guardrails" of his first term, Trump has spent a year unrestrained. Greenland has gone from an absurd joke to a serious foreign policy agenda. Will he achieve his ambition of "cementing his legacy"? As Trump 2.0 enters its second year—and a midterm election year—how will he continue to reshape America and the new world order? This episode was recorded on the evening of January 18, 2026, U.S. time. 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/americanroulette Business Inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 00:01:46 Trump 2.0 at One Year: Unleashing Trump's True Nature 00:06:06 The Disappearing "Guardrails" 00:09:30 Rubio's Rise and the Weakening of the NSC 00:21:02 The Cost of Living Crisis and Backlash Against Immigration Policy 00:38:03 Losers Roundup 51:18 Charlie Kirk's Assassination: Rifts Within the Right and the MAGA Succession Battle 01:02:34 Trump's "Public-Private Partnerships" and the Centralization of Government Power 01:27:12 Midterm Trends, Grassroots Organizing, and the New World Order 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our Hosts and Guests: Talich：Aficionado of American politics, culture, and history 王浩岚 (Haolan Wang): American political enthusiast, chief writer at Lán Mù WeChat Official Account, and peddler of information 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer 【拓展链接 The Links】 https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/07/01/nx-s1-5452513/trump-usaid-foreign-aid-deaths https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/stephen-miller-trump-white-house/685516/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/18/us/trump-deportation-numbers-immigration-crackdown.html

Donald Trump ran his 2024 US presidential campaign vowing to be the “peace president.” Now one year into his second term, his tenure has been marked by global instability, and a return down the path towards American isolationism. This week on One Decision: In Brief, guest co-host and former Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh joins former head of MI6 and host Sir Richard Dearlove to discuss the shocks and surprises that have defined the geopolitical landscape of this past year. Sir Richard argues that Trump has acted as a catalyst towards the continued disintegration of Pax Americana, and worries that Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin puts an end to the war in Ukraine in jeopardy. Sabrina reflects on the shift in US foreign policy, from the closing of USAID, to joint strikes with Israel on Iran and a fragile ceasefire in the war in Gaza. Together, they explore what to watch for in the coming year, including AI technologies emerging as a strategic issue, the effects of Trump's tariffs, the fate of the theocratic regime in Iran, Greenland, and the looming economic and military shadow of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Culture Show's Jared Bowen on a new PBS series “Breaking the Deadlock,” that explores the role of government in life and death decisions. Plus, we'll get his thoughts on the new Bradley Cooper movie “Is this thing on?” and other arts headlines.Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses her calls for an independent investigation into the ICE killing in Minnesota, and for extended ACA subsidies.Tufts international affairs expert Daniel Drezner on violence in Iran – where the death toll of protesters against the regime has soared past 2,500.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer on the closing of Time Out Market in Fenway, the environmental impact of the new dietary guidelines and how restoring wild oyster reefs in Massachusetts is a win for conservationists and seafood bars. Dr. Atul Gawande is the former assistant administrator for global health at USAID. He explains how the shutdown of the aid organization has had ripple effects around the world…including contributing to the deaths of over half a million people worldwide, most of them children. It's the topic of his Oscar-shortlisted documentary “Rovina's Choice.”

- 导语 -2026年1月3日凌晨，美军对委内瑞拉发动代号为「绝对决心」的突袭行动，成功抓获马杜罗夫妇并押送至美国。这场突袭并非孤立事件，而是美国自冷战以来在拉美和中东推行「隐蔽行动」这一套路的延续与演变。本期节目我们不仅梳理此次突袭的种种细节，也回溯美国在危地马拉、智利、巴拿马、伊拉克、黎巴嫩等国开展隐蔽行动的历史。看CIA如何从「导演」走向「演员」，以及特种部队如何接手并执行定点清除任务。请听本期嘉宾沙青青与刘怡带来的精彩分享！- 本期话题成员 -程衍樑（微博@GrenadierGuard2）刘怡 得到app专职作者，前《三联生活周刊》资深主笔，全球冲突报道者沙青青（微信公众号：13号埋立地）- 时间轴 -02:08 三角洲部队抓捕马杜罗的行动细节12:58 为何连同马杜罗夫人一并带走？18:49 特朗普如何把特种作战包装为跨国特别执法25:15 「隐蔽行动」是如何诞生的？24:05 危地马拉1954：冷战早期的成功范本32:09 肯尼迪与CIA的裂痕：从「猪湾事件」失败说起34:41 智利1973：美国转向「借刀杀人」39:33 一段插曲：「芝加哥小子」闯荡智利43:54 诺列加与美国的相爱相杀：从CIA线人到反目成仇43:54 入侵巴拿马与抓捕马杜罗的相似性57:53 「隐蔽行动」的中东模式：CIA渗透，军队直接执行01:01:16 阿富汗战争初期，苏莱曼尼与美国进行情报合作01:16:52 USAID为对抗苏联，曾为阿富汗出资编印宣传圣战思想教材01:17:39 特朗普上台，CIA逐渐从「导演」变为「演员」01:25:38 隐蔽行动：通过低成本介入重新确认美国影响力- 支持我们的赞助商是对我们最好的支持 -忽左忽右旅行团这次将前往印度尼西亚，在万岛之国上山入海，纵观火山、雨林、珊瑚礁，与史前生物亲密接触；从日惹到雅加达，探秘婆罗浮屠的佛国神迹，感受千年文明的交融碰撞。2026年3月28日至4月9日，程衍樑将和往期嘉宾许振华一起带队前往印度尼西亚，开启一段融合多种体验的旅程。如果您有兴趣参与本次印度尼西亚行动，请关注忽左忽右leftright公众号，在对话框回复「印尼」了解详情。《忽左忽右》的卖书业务上线了！这次不仅汇集了节目中深入讨论过的书籍，还有主播个人精选书籍，含少量签名版及稀有原版，完整的书目信息及购买方式，前往微信公众号「忽左忽右leftright」，回复「买书」 即可获取。书目将不定期更新，欢迎常来看看。- 制作团队 -声音设计 hotair节目统筹 禾放节目运营 小米粒节目制作 思钊 Yologo设计 杨文骥- 音乐 -Danse Macabre - Busy Strings - Kevin MacLeod- 本节目由JustPod出品 © 2026 上海斛律网络科技有限公司 -- 互动方式 -商务合作：ad@justpod.fm微博：@忽左忽右leftright @播客一下 @JustPod微信公众号：忽左忽右Leftright / JustPod / 播客一下小红书：JustPod气氛组 / 忽左忽右B站：忽左忽右leftright抖音：忽左忽右