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Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the money. Representative Jake Ellzey is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas's 6th District. He's a Naval Academy graduate, a helicopter and fighter pilot, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where his decisions determine what the government funds and what it doesn't. He's also the co-chair of the bipartisan military Veterans alliance, the For Country Caucus. With the American government changing at lightning pace, Fran Racioppi asked the Congressman how the Appropriations Committee is prioritizing funding, what that means for national defense, rooting out fraud, waste and abuse; and if there's ever a way for America to balance the budget and stop overspending. Representative Ellzey also shares why we need to clearly define America's next battlefield, funding military readiness and innovation to combat both nation-state adversaries and terror groups, and the critical role he sees our Special Operations Forces playing in the grey war the United States is now in. Plus he shares his leadership lessons from the cockpit and the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan to the halls of Congress.Watch, listen or read our conversation from Congressman Ellzey's office. Don't miss our full coverage from Capitol Hill. Special thanks to For Country Caucus for setting up this series. Highlights0:00 Introduction6:20 Veterans in Congress9:12 Why the Navy?10:50 The Appropriations Committee14:45 Funding Executive Orders17:24 DOGE's impact22:41 Funding Military Readiness25:35 Role of SOF in the next conflict27:20 The sentiment of America31:50 Shout out to Green Berets34:08 Defining the Battlefield38:18 Why Was There An Open Border Policy39:44 Can America Balance The Budget?40:42 Is America Ready?42:41 Military Lessons Taken To CongressKey Quotes:“There's a thing about veterans: it really doesn't matter which era, what your uniform, or how well you know somebody who's a veteran…Nobody else gets into that world.”“With SEALS, Green Berets, most pilots; tell me I can't do something, and then watch.”“CR's are bad. Year-long CRs are terrible. Specifically for defense.” “Once we know what the priorities of the President are, we're not going to put something on the floor that ultimately he's not going to sign.”“It's broken. So let's break it. Let's break the whole thing.”“There's not enough money to do everything we need to do to be completely ready.” “It's absolutely essential that our adversaries know that we've got the best in the world.”“The sentiment of Americans is we're strong again, we're not to be trifled with, if you attack us, we're going to hammer you.”“I'm a huge fan of Green Berets.”“I see weapons of mass destruction as the compounds that are making Fentanyl.” “Never pass up the opportunity to shut up.”Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of my guests and myself. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy, nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.

Tadifi's legendBook 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Meanwhile, Elsa was quietly amused. It wasn't like I could request the SD to force my House Guard to not do something they had been told to do by someone in my hierarchy. That would lead to chaos, and it was unfair to Juanita."Fine," I decided. "Get us three some water. Elsa and I will be practicing."Now Juanita was stuck. I wasn't asking her to leave the room, just leave me alone. I was technically her leader, respect notwithstanding."It is good to see you have not become drunk with power," Elsa smirked once Juanita had left on her errand."Your mockery is unappreciated," I glared back. I was only kidding. "I haven't seen you around recently. It is good to see you.""It is good to see you too," Elsa said in a voice far softer and compassionate than I would have preferred. After all, she had me drugged, beaten, then beaten me up again in the not so distant past.Of course, I had also sexed her up, bringing her to orgasm with my fingers alone. We had also exchanged a burning French kiss in Katrina's office that Buffy was aware of. Then there was the Buffy-Elsa personal feud and the Elsa-Rhada family feud. Balancing that was Elsa's super-hot body and intriguing personality. Sex with her promised to be memorable, more memorable than normal."What have you been up to? I'd like to say I've been behaving myself, but I don't want to advance our relationship by lying (right now, about this).""You are largely responsible for what I've been up to the past two weeks," she stepped back. She tossed her spear aside and entered her fighting stance. How nice of her to warn me, and get rid of her weapon. How erotically odd of her to give me the illusion of a chance."I deny everything," I rocked back. She was blindingly fast. The fact that I was able to block most of the blow was a testament to how much I had learned in the past two and a half months."Watashi wa nihongo o hanashimasu', 'Wǒ shuō pǔtōnghu ', 'Wǒ shuō guǎngdōng hu ' and 'Aku isa basa jawa'," she lectured me as she maneuvered me into a corner with a series of kicks and feints. She spoke Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Javanese. That was nice to know."Wait," then she kicked me off the mat."Amazons don't have a 'time out'," she smiled. I cautiously worked my way back onto the practice area."What part did you play?" I readied myself. This time, I went on the offensive. I used my greater strength and reach to compensate (rather poorly) for her superior reflexes."Someone had to ride herd on those disparate forces. My status was respected by the Amazons, I had experience dealing with outsiders, plus your person Addison nominated me, and Katrina suggested that you and I were close. That was enough for the Khanate. Your embassy and earlier aid to the Seven Families brought the 9 Clans along.""And you stole the carrier?""It was an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to humiliate the Seven Pillars," she grinned. "Riding in a nuclear submarine was interesting, right up there with running around, spray painting translations next to all the markings onboard the captured vessel. Herding regular civilians wasn't nearly as much fun.""In the annals of the SD, that is going to be a victory hard to surpass," I got out right before my legs were swept out from under me. Before I could roll over, she landed on top of me. She didn't go for a pin. Elsa simply sat there, straddling my hips and looking down at me. We were both breathing heavily."I owe you for that," she patted me on my bare chest."Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?""I'll let you figure that out during the Great Hunt," she gave a sliver of a smile."Not you too," I groaned."Who else are you worried about?""You and twenty-nine other Amazons. By name, Rachel. She's pretty upbeat about her chances and believes she has a score to settle.""Rachel will be a tough one," Elsa acknowledged."Comfortable?" Juanita muttered."Yes, I am," Elsa grinned her way. "Thank you for asking." Juanita gave me a look that suggested I do something like protest, or actually try to fight her off."Why are you being nice to me?" I wondered."I've learned to appreciate your numerous qualities," Elsa enlightened me. "I am also honest enough to admit I was completely wrong about you. You make a good Amazon." That was huge praise indeed and more importantly, it was to a public audience. I was double fortunate that no one was close enough to see Elsa's camel toe resting against my lightly covered hard-on."Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you?""Aren't you engaged to someone?" Juanita reminded me. What she was really saying was 'don't you know you belong to the maidens of House Ishara?' Trust me, I know these things. Had she meant Hana, she would have said Hana."She has the patience of Job," I reasoned. "Oh, Elsa, Job is a figure in the Old Testament of the Bible." I doubted she knew."Oh. Is he a bloody-handed butcher, raging misogynist, or one of those pacifistic wimps?""He's a nice guy who gets swallowed by a whale.""That's Jonah," Juanita corrected me. "Job is the one who was tested by God. Job accepted God taking away all his family, wealth and health, only to be rewarded for his loyalty to God with more than he ever had before.""Wimp.""I would never turn away from Ishara," Juanita rumbled."Zorja would never feel the need to test my loyalty so," Elsa riposted."Oh look," I thrust my hips up. "I seem to need a shower." Elsa's expression was of superiority and lust combined into a lethal cocktail of my demise."Let's go. You can wash my back," she said as she rose over me. She even offered me a hand up. That was unexpected and accepted warily."Is there some battle wound that makes you incapable of bathing yourself?" Juanita got feisty. Holy Hell, she was my Caribbean Buffy-twin."None," Elsa smugly commented. "I like the feel of his hands on my body. He possesses non-threatening masculinity wed with sisterly solidarity. It is a unique experience that you seem woefully unaware of.""Yippee!" I whispered."You really are a man-whore," Juanita declared under her breath."Check," I gave her a thumbs-up. Sadly, Elsa gave me enough respect to walk at my side, not in front of me (so I could have been mesmerized by her buttocks.) As I was stripping down in the locker room, I noticed Juanita hovering close by. "Are you going to follow me into the shower?""Yes.""Why? I am not going to be in danger in the middle of Havenstone.""I'll be the judge of that," she insisted."You do realize I've had sex with an audience before, don't you?""I've been warned about that and know proper counter-measures.""What? What kind of measures?" I was now naked and, towel in hand, was making my way to the communal showers."Charlie horses, trips, stun-gun if applicable," she informed me with relish."You are threatening to damage my prestige," I enlightened her."Cáel, I was chosen for more than my martial skills. I was selected because I will not wilt before your childish ways.""Are you a lesbian?""No. Why would a woman have to be a lesbian to withstand your wiles?""You'll figure it out eventually," I chuckled. Actually, knowing what a playboy-cad I was turned out to be a counter-intuitive edge for me. Expecting me to be a letch just meant I totally ignored the woman. Then the doubt would set in. 'Why wasn't I hitting on her?' she would think. She'd go through the phase of her not being good enough for me to knowing that wasn't the case, definitely, and would come at me to prove herself right. Wham-bam, another one in the can. Oink.Step One: reduce the amount of time talking to her as a fellow human traveler of life. From here on out, I would address her by her name when I wanted something and otherwise treat her like furniture ~ furniture I was comfortable with. In this case, I treated her like a towel rack. She promptly dropped it. That was okay, I was planning to get dressed wet anyway.I rinsed off my hair quickly as Elsa settled underneath the showerhead beside me. As soon as I finished, she handled me a bottle of (scentless) body soap. It was probably one of those the jaguar will smell me coming ten miles away excuses Amazons used to avoid being girlie. I got my hands all sudsy and began working on her shoulders and neck from behind.Wordlessly, Elsa followed my physical directions, allowing me to wash her arms before working my way down her back in languid, amorous circles. Around the 10th thoracic vertebrae, Elsa gave me a deep, cleansing exhalation. I dug my fingers into her taut back muscles, racking them down to her buttocks, deftly ran them along the sides of her glutes and finished up caressing them along the line between her thighs and ass.I worked her buttocks apart, worked my fingers along her perineum, tickling the back of her labia then up, across her anus and back to her tailbone and the small of her back. A crazy idea came to me: maybe I could talk her into a tramp stamp; something like If you are reading this, know I'll kill you next. That would be so Elsa.I lathered her ass up for another half-minute before working my way down to her thighs, starting with the hip joints and then coaxing of her parted lips. I knelt down so that I was resting on the balls of my feet. Elsa obliged me by parting her legs, standing on her toes with her feet over a foot apart, then placing her hands against the shower stall while arching her back so that her hips were thrust back."Oh, come on," Juanita protested. "What kind of bath is this?""Did you hear something?" Elsa looked down at me."Nope. I was focusing all of my attention on you," I smiled up at her. I was really liking the way her muscles were stressed through her exertions. I couldn't seem to pay enough attention to her robust calves. I didn't pass up the opportunity to plant gentle kisses on each cheek either.Elsa's ankles and feet happened all too fast and the pretense of a bath was complete. She looked at me while she soaped up her breasts then let the water cascade all over her body."Thank you, Cáel," she gave me a regal nod of her damp head, turned and left. "Train harder for the Hunt. You are going to need every edge you can get.""I'm stalking oysters over the weekend. They are cunning and stealthy adversaries," I replied sagely. Elsa snorted, then started toweling off as she left, going toward her own locker. I walked past my soaked towel on the floor without a single glance. Juanita stalked behind me, clearly with a lot on her mind she was now waiting for the proper moment to share. I got dressed."Not going to dry off?" she grumbled."I never use towels," I lied. "I like the rain-washed feel." By ignoring her act of defiance, I really steamed her. I wasn't done. As we headed toward the elevator, I opened up with my next jibe. Buffy really shouldn't challenge me so. I'm a past-master of dealing with clingy, bossy women."Regretting you made that bet?" I mused while we waited."What bet?" she simmered."The bet where you assured Buffy and whomever else was in the room that you wouldn't break down and physically harm me ~ punishing me for my wicked ways?""What? How did," she groused then, "You are playing me.""Yep.""You really are full of yourself," she seared me with her gaze."No, but I know what I'm good at and I'm good at frustrating women. I've been working at it for the past four years and I've got over 200 women who would agree that I'm very good at doing it.""Why are you doing this to me? I'm on your side," she turned all pouty and hurtful."Because if I don't, I'll go mad, Juanita," I enlightened her. "You want to protect me, right?""Yes," she sensed a verbal trap. The elevator opened and we stepped in."See, I don't want to be protected," I started."That's,""Let me finish, please," I stopped her. She gave me the visual 'go-ahead'. "I don't want to live a life where I need to be protected. I don't want to worry that women I hang out with could be cornered by some unsavory types at an eatery because those women happen to know and like me.""I admire what you are doing, I really do. This is not the life I wanted, though. This is not what I wanted to be doing four months after leaving college. I wanted to be some corporate worm, barely scraping by on my work reviews and being, as you said, 'a man-whore'.""You don't have that luxury," she pointed out."Am I not doing my job?" I countered."I guess you are," she grudgingly admitted."Yet you feel you have the right to critique my personal life and how I approach it," I related. "I'm not beating you up by playing the I am Ishara bullshit. I certainly don't expect anyone to be grateful to me for the opportunity to be in a House. I don't because I believe that every member of House Ishara has already proven they belong here before I ever meet them. I believe in you. Sometimes I would appreciate it if my sisters would give me the same respect."She looked away because my harpoon had struck home."Unlike the rest of you, I inherited my place in this madhouse. Unlike every other Amazon here, I am only a part of House Ishara because I am the choice of a thousand ancestors to be our leader. Notice that no one asked me if I wanted to do this. And I don't think I ask too much of you because frankly, there are times when I feel unworthy to be in your company.""You are still Ishara and I must still be your guardian," she held her ground. I glared at her. She glared back. I coughed. She kept glaring."What's my name?""Oh," she shrugged. "Cáel Wakko Ishara.""That may sound silly you to, but I have chosen the designations for myself, my First Ancestor and the Goddess for a good reason."We rode in silence. When we got to the ground floor, we made our way to our bikes and got ready to head home."What is the reason?""To never take ourselves too seriously. The worst thing I can think to befall my House is we become as humorless as the rest of the bitches around here. 'Laugh at Death' should be our motto.""Isn't that a bit childish?""Of course it is," I groaned. "You clearly haven't been paying attention to a damn thing I've been saying. I swear I'm thinking about bringing back 'National Clown Nose Day'.""We had a 'National Clown Nose Day'?" she pedaled to keep up."God help me," I muttered.(Where is my Serge?)"You are not going to let me go through my door first?" I sighed in exasperation. Juanita insisted that she go through every door first, because today was so very different than yesterday, when I had Pamela, perhaps I protest too much."You have a gun," a somewhat familiar voice said from inside my/Timothy's apartment. Oh, fuck. Ya know, because Juanita was as pretty as she was lethal, which is to say 'too much for the given company'."Don't make any sudden moves unless you want to see it," Juanita cautioned her."Oh, it's okay," Odette intervened. "This is Anais Saint-Armour. She's a Mountie.""Oh, she's on the List too," Juanita grumbled. "What has he done wrong this time?""Why don't you tell me who you are first?" Anais growled at Juanita while I pushed my way into the room."I don't like your attitude," Juanita glared."Anais, this is Juanita Leya Antonio Garza; she's my latest bodyguard. Juanita, this is Anais, a good friend of mine who helped save my life in Hungary when the 'terrorists' were closing in," I somewhat exaggerated,, she had helped me catch up with the rest of the team when Pamela and I got sidetracked."Why did he chose you?" Anais fumed. Did I mention she's insanely jealous with an aching need to know why I was marrying anyone else, but her."What list?" Odette proved to be on the ball."He didn't chose me. I volunteered for the spot.""Buffy made an anti-girlfriend list. Elsa is on it too," I mumbled."I bet you did," Anais (responding to Juanita)."It is not like that," I moved to interpose myself between my Mountie and my non-mounted (for now) guardian. "I'm on the board of directors for Havenstone now and,""How did that happen?" Anais turned 'The Force' on me. (That's Canadian for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, really) "You insisted (reference back in the days we were seeing one another) you were impoverished.""I inherited it from my Father,""He's poor too. I ran a background check when we first started dating," Anais kept up the pressure."My Mother?""She's dead.""Okay, it was my Father through a convoluted meandering of genetics," I went back to attempting the truth (shame on me)."Which is it?" she glowered."My Father, but it's too complicated to get into now," I tried to touch her. She recoiled. She was still pissed with me."He's telling the truth this time," Odette rose to my defense."Why didn't you tell me this when you were in Hungary? For that matter, if you are rich, why didn't you use those resources to get yourself out of trouble instead of involving me?" She really was a great cop."I had to make a call to someone I trusted and who couldn't be traced back to me, or Havenstone, or the Irish Embassy," I fibbed."What have you gotten yourself into?" Anais thawed somewhat."I believe I promised you dinner," I reminded her."You did.""Where are we going?" Juanita stressed our lack of privacy."'We' aren't going anywhere. Ms. Anais Saint-Armour and I are going to a restaurant of her choosing. Don't worry about it. She carries a gun.""I'm not carrying a gun," Anais torpedoed my plan."Where are we going?" Juanita repeated herself. I had to switch mental gears quickly to take in the new looks I was getting from Anais. I shouldn't have ignored those cues."I can't get around my personal security service," I sighed. Why did I give in? Anais was all about gathering evidence and then drawing conclusions from the facts in available.I had been involved in some significant bad-assery in Europe that was way beyond anything she would have associated with the old me. Terrorist cells duking it out with me (and others) in a Budapest metro station? A rustic inn being reduced to ashes after a suspected firefight? Bomb threats? A full-scale military operation in Romania?I had been kidnapped with a resultant massive manhunt for me then returned under highly mysterious circumstances. There had been a young girl with me, we were close for reasons not really gone into and I had saved her despite all forms of parenthood had been anathema to me.I was a man who others deemed necessary to protect, thus a man making secretive phone calls, getting snippets of information and being involved in the deaths of way too many people to be the old, playboy me. Who had I become?I therefore might be a man who 'needed' to marry a billionairess due to some unspeakable political reasons, not out of any romantic/sexual desire of my own. Anais knew that I was a commitment-phobe, not a gold-digger. That meant she could be involved with me without it really being cheating. I needed her help, I had reached out to her when I was in crisis and she was in the people-helping business, right?There was clearly more evidence out there for her to discover and she had the good fortune to be able to have me in a spot where I could be interrogated."Where do you want to go?" I disengaged and went to my room. The door was only partially shut as I changed."Eleven Madison West," I was told."Oh," Odette cooed, "that place is expensive.""I know," Anais remarked."Why did you pick it?" Odette inquired."To remind Cáel that meals can be very expensive." That was my 'date' reminded me that I'd cheated with her over the course of a home-cooked meal, cooked not-by-her in someone else's home. I wondered how Maya was doing.Eleven Madison West meant I pulled out one of my Havenstone suits. They were tailored after all and I suspected that getting into this place at this time of night was going to take some charisma and finagling. Dressing as causal-me wouldn't do. When I stepped out, jaws dropped ~ I do look good all gussied up. Odette dispelled the shock by jumping into my arms."You look hot," she squealed. "Too bad I'm not going out with you.""You might want to remember that," Anais griped."We need to stop by Havenstone so I can attempt to dress up for this affair," Juanita stated."How about we call in a replacement? Give you the night off?" I suggested."Who?""Chaz?""You want that British SSR non-commissioned officer to be your personal bodyguard for tonight? You've got balls," Juanita coughed. I took out my phone and got ready to give him a call."Hey, Anais, why didn't you call me to tell me you were coming over?" I carefully avoided the word 'warned' as she would take that the wrong way."I don't have your personal phone number. I called your home phone and got the answering service, last night and again this morning," she narrowed her eyes."Odette, did Timothy get lucky last night?" I looked past the Mountie."No. A good friend of his rolled his motorcycle and he went to the hospital to help him out," Odette shook her head. Poor Timothy. My roomie/fuck-buddy misinterpreted Anais's pique. "Timothy is gay, not a sexual enabler.""Huh?" Juanita wondered."Wingman," I translated. "Sometimes the three of us go to gay clubs where I act as his wingman,""And they feed me to lesbians," Odette sounded enthusiastic. Thanks to me she was hardly a same-sex virgin."If there are three people living here and two bedrooms, who sleeps on the sofa?" Anais skewered Odette with her eyes."If Cáel has company and isn't sharing, I sleep with Timothy," Odette refused to wilt, or cut me some slack with Anais."Isn't sharing?" those ocular death orbs flicked my way."Hmm, if we are going to Elven Madison West, I had better make that call," I evaded. I rang Chaz."Nyilas," he answered. "How are you doing this evening?""I'm good. I have an ex-girlfriend from out of town visiting, she wants to go to a swanky place and Juanita isn't dressed for the detail so,""You want me to double date?""No, I need a bodyguard.""You are assuming I have something appropriate to wear.""You are British!" I protested. "Even your chicks have tuxedos.""Very well. Will this be a personal protection detail, or close support?""Aahhh,""Close support," said Anais."Personal Protection," countered Juanita."The one most likely to save me from being stabbed with a steak knife," I muttered."I am not going to physically attack you," Anais simmered. Yeah, right, I had heard that one before, and not just from her."Personal Protection it is," Chaz informed me."Oh, and she's a Mountie.""Is she armed?""No," I thanked the goddesses."Does she want to be?""Huh? Are you going to arm her?" I panicked."No. You have a NYPD liaison. Give Officer Kutuzov a call and make a formal request. If she is a law enforcement officer in good standing, it shouldn't be a problem.""Oh, I can do that?, I'm not sure that's the best idea," I prevaricated."Man up, Nyilas," he chided me. "You should work on making it so women don't want to shoot you instead of thinking of ways to disarm them.""Spoken like a man who wisely prefers the company of other men," I grumbled."Good use of the word 'wisely'. Next question: what are we using as a means of conveyance?""Umm,""I have my motorcycle," Anais was less than helpful."If you weren't one of the bravest human beings I'd ever met, I would determine at this moment that you are a dolt. Call Havenstone and arrange for one of those Mercedes Armored GL550s. Bring your license. I drive on the correct side of the road and I'm not keen on having a distraught paramour driving into a storefront at 80 kph.""Man, I like the way you speak," I joked."I took advantage of a proper English education.""I was joking with you.""I know.""Can I date your sister?" I didn't know if he had a sister, but he'd hinted there were multiple Tomorrow's out there. Anais' mood didn't improve."Yes. I like you. You are a good bloke.""Does your sister know how to kill people?""Yes. I'd say she's relatively proficient with a variety of small arms and hand-to-hand techniques," he enlightened me."Just checking.""Cáel, every woman you are interested knows how to kill people, or how to have people killed," Chaz reminded me."What about Odette? She's neither well connected nor lethal.""Odette is indeed an enigma. She counters that by being well liked by people who are capable of killing others who hurt her, except where you are concerned. You live a treasured life.""Have you made dinner reservations? If you need me for a black tie event it has to be, what is the American for it, swanky.""That's more of a Cael/Pamela thing," I corrected him. "American's say 'high class', expensive, or 'hot spot'.""Thanks for the update. Make those calls.""O-kay. Will do. I'll meet you at Havenstone in thirty minutes. Does that work for you?""Yes. Make those calls. I'll see you at, 7:52 pm, EDT. Mark.""Huh?""Goodbye Cáel," and he hung up."Who is this 'Chaz' character?" Anais questioned me."He is Color Sergeant Charles Tomorrow of the British Army's Special Reconnaissance Regiment, he's a badass and he's delicious," Odette answered for me."How do you know him, either of you?" came next."He was with," Odette began blabbing 'National Security' stuff."Odette, don't. Anais, he is member of the Joint International Khanate Interim Taskforce along with me. Odette helps out in an auxiliary role," I answered."Cáel, how did you end up doing this kind of work?" she was perplexed. "You were devoid of anything approaching civic responsibility when we were last together. Quite frankly, I didn't think you cared for anyone but yourself.""Hey now," Odette got feisty. She was my friend after all."We can talk about that over dinner?" I suggested. She didn't like that answer, so I lied. "I grew up," which was what she wanted to hear. I was spared any more interrogation at the moment by the necessity of making those three phone calls. Nikita liked hearing from me again, though she was less pleased that it was official business. She did agree to contact the appropriate agency for me, despite me making it for a different female law enforcement agent.I'd wised up about Havenstone. I called Executive services to have the car delivered to my door step. I cautioned the operative that, in my neighborhood, they might be stopped on suspicion of purchasing guns, drugs, and/or a good time. I would have the car in fifteen minutes and agreed to take the delivery driver back to work afterwards. I'd have done it even if I wasn't meeting Chaz.At Eleven Madison West, I got a snooty 'exactly who do you think you are?' followed by 'you will be placed on the waiting list, a spot may open up around 9:50'. Was I going to inform Chaz and Anais of this? Of course not. I planned to beg like a big dog, suggest that while I was a nameless face, I actually knew people, a person, and we'd see how far that got me.While waiting for the S U V to arrive and on the drive back to Havenstone, this is pretty much what followed:"Do you know who was behind your father's murder yet?""Yes, but I can't talk about it.""Was that the reason people are trying to kill you?""Yes. That and other reasons.""What other reasons?""Things I can't talk about.""Why can't you talk about it?""Secret society stuff ~ decoder rings, secret handshakes, writing in cyphers, holding clandestine meetings in public places after dark, and various other things world governments don't want me talking about.""Are you pulling my leg?" I wished I was running my hands over her legs. This wasn't the time for that revelation."No. Most of what I am telling you is the truth.""Were you in a shootout at the Chicago Medical Examiner's morgue?""Yes. I was unarmed at the time.""Was your life in danger?""It depends on what you mean by 'danger'. My allies had guns and were expert shots. I was shot at, but they missed me, so I not sure how much my life was at risk.""Can you please be serious?""I'm trying. You scare me.""You don't need to be afraid of me. I only want to help." That was mostly true. She was a diligent, hard-working incorruptible public servant,well, as long as you overlooked her charging me with bestiality when she was truly pissed with me."I'm not afraid of you hurting me. I'm afraid for you. You are an excellent peace officer and I'm worried that you will learn too much. Then your life will be as screwed up as mine.""I can take care of myself.""The reality that you are going out with me unarmed speaks volumes about what you don't know, Anais.""Don't think this line of questioning is over, Cáel.""Don't worry. I know you are not done.""Very well. How is your aunt?" The crab-fisherwoman, not the Irish menagerie."Happy as a clam, working a real job and living life on her own terms.""Where did you go wrong?" That was a loaded question. I had to tread carefully."A girl humiliated me in high school. I decided to take control of my life and somehow, despite my best intentions to be an unreliable lothario, I've ended up with people closer to me than family,and this constant need for physical protection.""Why are you engaged?" Finally, the real reason she was here. Had she come by to pick up her accoutrements, she would have been gone by the time I came home. She wanted answers, answers that allowed her to be in charge of our relationship again. It was the double-barreled impact of exceptional sex and wondering why she wasn't 'the one'.(Me) "Are you seeing somebody?""You didn't answer my question.""I've answered plenty of your questions. Answer mine.""No. Men expect too much from a career woman." Translation: 'I'm a bitch that, regardless of my dynamite looks and raunchy sex drive, repels men because I'm a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.'"You do put your career first." Translation: 'I've totally forgotten that you are a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.' It was what she wanted to hear."Your turn.""Put on your tin-foil hat. I did it to save lives in Central Asia when the anthrax strikes were going on. I have this friend over there that people listen to.""Who? The Great Khan?"I didn't respond which wasn't the answer she was expecting."How?" as in how could I possibly be good friends with the master of arguably the third or fourth most powerful nation on the face of the Earth"That's one of those things I can't talk about.""Do you love her?""I don't know. I'm lousy at relationships. I get along with her daughter. Her father wants to bury me alive in the Nevada desert. The rest of the family seems to be coming around to the idea that I might be one of them.""That isn't a 'yes'.""No, it isn't.""Do you think you can ever love someone?" If you need translated, sigh, okay, 'why don't you love me?'"Do you mean 'when am I going to stop stumbling from botched relationship to botched relationship and make something constructive of my personal life?'""Yes.""Did I mention that I've discovered I have a grandfather?""No. That isn't answering my question.""It is in a way. Did I mention that Mom had ten sisters I wasn't aware of? I had an uncle, but he died in my arms.""No. My condolences on your uncle. What does this have to do with you becoming more of an adult and becoming accountable for your life?""Did I mention I have an adopted grandmother who is my spiritual twin?""No.""Don't worry about my uncle. He died trying to kill me. My aunts murdered him, though I can never prove it.""Oh.""My grandfather? He was the one who sent those terrorists to kill me. It was his litmus test to see if I was worthy of being in his family. I passed.""Are you serious?""Yes. My spiritual grandma? She's a retired professional assassin. Daily I interact with a half-dozen people who have killed multiple human beings in their lifetimes. You want to know why I'm not behaving responsibly? I am acting responsibly. I'm trying to not get the decent civilians around me killed."She took awhile digesting that. By that time, we had returned to Havenstone and picked up Chaz. I made introductions."So, are you really with the SRR?" she asked him."Yes.""Why are you with Cáel?""My mandate contains multiple answers. Suffice it to say, since my RAF contemporary will not be returning from the UK until tomorrow, I am presently chief liaison officer for Her Majesty's government with JIKIT.""Why are you coming along as Cáel's bodyguard? Don't you have something better to do with your Friday evenings?" Subtle and polite, Anais ain't. Why was I putting up with her? She was a sexual tornado who would try anything once. She was a real prize."First question: Cáel is a friend, his life is in perpetual danger and I consider it my duty to keep him alive. He would do the same for me. Second question: the nature of my present assignment doesn't leave much room for any meaningful romantic associations.""Hmm," I contemplated what wasn't being said. "Chaz, you are nailing one of my security chicks, aren't you?""Yes.""Which one?""A man of character doesn't brag about such things."Chaz was getting some Amazon nookie. I had to find a way to tell him how dangerous that was. She might decide he's make good father material, not a good thing where Amazons were concerned."Are all of his security personnel women?" Anais pressed."Miss Saint-Amour, Havenstone is a corporation that employs over ten thousand people. There are precisely five men currently on their payroll. All their security personnel are woman. Cáel has very limited, if any, input on the matter.""Are you sure about that?""Yes, Miss Saint-Amour. Who would trust a man of Cáel's dubious experience with his own security?" Chaz pointed out."Oh." She hadn't thought of that."Can you tell me why you think his life is in danger?""He is far more likely to be kidnapped than murdered. He possess certain sensitive data that powerful entities would like to access, thus I am his bodyguard tonight. Considering the quality of the women who normally guard him, I consider it an honor.""To guard Cáel, on a date?""He was kidnapped visiting a child at a playground. Yes, we believe his life is in constant peril. The training and experience of his security service is top flight and it has been a pleasure to serve among them.""Were you with him in Budapest and Romania?""The metro station?""Yes.""Yes.""Romania?""Do you mean the counterterrorism action south of Miercurea Ciuc?""Yes.""Yes."Wow, these two were lousy communicators. I could imagine Chaz propositioning one of my Amazons.Chaz: 'You have a superior feminine physique which I find appealing. Want to fuck?'Amazon: 'You look like you have the prerequisite stamina and battle scars to be part of the New Directive. Sure.'"Were you involved in the actual combat? The SRR is normally an intelligence gathering unit.""I was gathering battlefield intelligence, Miss. That required my close proximity to armed and actively hostile enemy aliens (as in they were in Romania illegally, not that they were all supernatural beings). My involvement resulted in two KIA's and one WIA.""Damn Chaz, you rock.""I am a professional.""How many did Pamela gak?""One KIA.""Just one? Whoa, that's so unlike her.""She kept trying to bracket the cell leader (aka Ajax). He had the Devil's Own Luck.""Cáel, why are you making light of all those deaths?" Anais chastised me. "How many terrorists did you wound, or kill?""I wounded one guy.""That is disingenuous," Chaz chided me. "You orchestrated the operation, showed tactical expertise in seizing the most critical terrain feature and engineered the death of the terrorist leader.""My Cáel did that? When I knew him, he was adverse to violence," Anais shook her head."Considering the considerable number of people he's killed, he's still adverse to physical confrontation where his own life is involved. But God help you if you threaten someone he is close to, though. He's the man who can get things done when the team is in a pinch.""Cáel, what happened to you?" she didn't sound upset at all."I learned to care for people beyond my immediate interest, you know, actual long-term relationships," with the unspoken 'as opposed to women I'm currently having sex with'."It took you long enough," she snipped. Reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.The interrogation was put on hold while we entered the restaurant and,"Mr. Nyilas?" the maytre dee greeted me."Yes.""We will get you a table right away," he nodded obsequiously. What the hell was up with that? Where was my two hour wait time? Oh yeah, I was a minor, fifteen seconds of fame celebrity."Will Ms. Sulkanen be joining you this evening?""No. She had to oversee a packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides explosion in Boca Raton. Flaming plastic pink flamingo bits were raining down everywhere. I imagine it is taking an Everest-sized load of hush money to keep this out of the media," I replied. I was so eerily sincere, he bought it and a look of horror snuck over his face. I had become the public face of corporate malfeasance."Your table (gulp) is ready, Sir," he began to sweat. He took us to our table for four then beat a hasty retreat. Undoubtedly his civic-mindedness would have him calling up TMZ within a minute. After all, it was unlikely he owned any plastic pink flamingos, or invested in their construction. Once he was gone, Chaz let a thin smile break through his hard-earned military unfazed-ability."What exactly are packaged Erythrosine-monosaccharides?" he inquired."Packaged is self-explanatory. Erythrosine is pink food coloring and monosaccharides are,""Sugar," Anais frowned."Exploding pixie sticks, I have nieces and nephews. You are a genius at misdirection, Mr. Nyilas," he nodded."Thank you, Color Sergeant Tomorrow. It is nice to be appreciated for my bizarre and useless preoccupation," I grinned."You practice lying?" Anais' view of me dimmed."Miss, he excels at extraneous, outrageous utterances. No harm is intended.""Things like I was helping her find her contact lenses?" That had been my excuse when caught coming out of Maya's apartment. Sadly, Anais is highly perceptive and knew the lady didn't wear contacts. The copious female aroma wafting off me certainly hadn't helped."That's unfair," I countered. "Back then, I was a college nitwit suffering from undiagnosed nymphomania. I'd like to think I'm getting better."" tes-vous mieux?" she retorted in French."Je suis assez intelligent pour aller vers vous lorsque des vies  taient sur la ligne." That's right, Anais. When my life and the lives of others were on the line, she was the first one I thought to call. Letting a woman know that you admire her profession, professionalism and reliability never hurts."Are you really a nymphomaniac?" she returned to English. French is the language of sex, as is any derivative of Sanskrit, Farsi and Portuguese. Reference the multitude of Indians, the hotness of Persian women and the outpouring of lust that is Brazil."I had a magnetoencephalography recently. The neuroscientists didn't know what to make of my brain patterns. I appear to be somewhat unique in my madness."She didn't believe me. I didn't blame her. No one really likes hearing a truth they don't want to accept."Here," I leaned forward and pointed to the tiny divot in my forehead. "I was stabbed with a needle in the skull. That is why they looked at me, not because of my sexual malfunction."She touched it to makes sure. We were interrupted by the waiter stopping by to see if we were ready to order yet."We will have three of the most expensive appetizers, dinners, deserts and wines," Anais preempted us. Ugh. I was either a millionaire by the wonders of Havenstone accounting, or broke. I foolishly never looked into such things, never having had much money before. I needed a distraction."Hey Chaz, nice suit," was what came to mind. It was a swell masterpiece of the tailoring arts I hadn't expect from a ground-pounder from a family of ground-pounders serving Queen and Country for generations."Thank you. Pamela picked it out for me, suspecting an event such as this would transpire. She told me you paid for it," Chaz answered."I did?""I made the reasonable deduction that she forged your signature on whatever medium was used for payment," he shrugged, "in the same way she exhibits a criminal tendency toward every other aspect of her life.""What does Pamela look like?" Anais glowered."She's his grandmother," Chaz responded politely. "They make quite the pair. Normally we don't let them alone in the same room. Bad things happen.""Bad things?""Things like that scenic hostel being reduced to ruin," he enlightened her."This is the supposed assassin?""Retired assassin," Chaz corrected her. "So far she's only, what is the term you two use?" he looked at me."Sending a Get-Well card to their next of kin? Pumping up the volume? Making a critical attitude adjustment? Retroactively revoking their lease on life? We have a few.""Yes, those. Pamela has assured the team director that she no longer accepts assignments of a murderous nature. These days she only practices her skills on those we determine are a threat to the greater endeavor," he explained."She murders people? You all murder people?" Anais furrowed her brow. "Cáel, do you engage in these activities?""What? Who? Me? No!" I waved off any conspiratorial associations. "The vast majority of people I've killed was totally by accident.""How do you accidently kill people?" she pierced my soul with her voice."Okay, I let them kill themselves because warning them would have resulted in me and some friends meeting very immediate violent ends," I pleaded."Miss Saint-Amour, I've talked to trustworthy people who were on the scene when this happened. It was a paramilitary action with the lives of children on the line. Cáel acted to save the lives of innocents," Chaz defended me. That is what Anais wanted to believe; that I was basically a decent human being. I was a pig, but a courageous one. I had confronted her after my infidelity, on the other side of the US/Canadian border where her jurisdiction didn't apply.I knew my revelations were hideously hard to believe. In my favor, I had been in dangerous places doing dangerous things. The Metro firefight had been captured on the place's security system (which had been leaked to the public thus leading to some delusional admirers into thinking I would make a great new King of Hungary even though they hadn't had a monarch since 1918 nor was I from the right (Hapsburg) family. In case this whole Havenstone thing came crashing down in flames, I needed to keep my options open).There had been a bomb threat at Mindszent which I had reputable sources call in (and where I had admittedly hung out with a few of the women who saved me from an earlier disaster) and Miercurea Ciuc had made the international news. Well over 100 people had died and some of the terrorists were still at large. The Romanian government declared I had been 'instrumental' in the confrontation without saying what 'instrumental' meant.I was heroically vague, more mature than where we left off and clearly incited pussy-twitching memories. We'd once fucked so continuously hard and long one weekend that neither one of us could stand until an hour after we stopped. Anais was well worth the pain I was contemplating. Sex with her wasn't the pain I was worried about. It was dodging all her calls afterwards. Once again reference her being a compulsive control freak with abysmal trust issues.Oh, how did I know she was reveling in our past coital moments? She hadn't walked out on me yet. She hadn't walked out when she found Odette in my domicile, when she met Juanita, or when she found out that I worked with highly experienced killers as part of my new daily routine.Normally Anais was smarter than this and had a career in law enforcement to contemplate. Lastly, she hadn't asked to be armed, despite getting permission from the NYPD. Had she decided to get a gun, Anais was sure in her hormonally-cascading mindset she would have shot me by now. I incite all kinds of passion in women. It is a curse.The rest of dinner was unremarkable. Anais continued to interrogate Chaz who proved that he was both skilled in counter-interrogation techniques and not willing to spill anymore secrets about what anyone at JIKIT did. However he had provided her with every logical reason to beat feet back across the Canadian border and she hadn't taken the hints about what a disaster sleeping with me could be.We drove Anais back to her motel, then Chaz and I headed home in silence. Despite his earlier declarations, he knew how to drive the 'right' way all along. As he was letting me out in front of my building, he gave me this pleasant warning."I'm not going to lecture you about not going back there, or avoiding the crazy ones. You already know better and are going back by her place anyway. I do advise that whatever you do, don't let her restrict your movements in any way. She's likely to make you pay double for your past indiscretions and take payment out on your cock. Good luck, Mate.""Wait," I stopped him. "Can you help me hotwire her bike? I can use that as an excuse to darken her doorway.""Dolt," he muttered. He helped me anyway because that's what really good friends do ~ assisting you in your self-destruction so we could joke about it later. At least that was what I hoped was going on. Chaz being a closet sadist was an unsettling idea. I didn't get to immediately pursue my plan because,(We work for you, don't we?)At 9 am, the President of the United States of America, after a late night briefing and a good night's sleep, decided that for the sake of world peace he had to intervene in Southeast Asia ~ Thailand to be specific, though he had some vague notion that a summit of regional leaders was in the offing and the US needed to establish some sort of game plan instead of looking impotent and disinterested.Based on carefully selected bits of information supplied to him by us (JIKIT), he ordered two carrier taskforces to move to the Gulf of Thailand to enforce an anticipated UN arms embargo and 'No-Fly Zone'. It would take four days (September 3rd) for Carrier Strike Group Nine (built around the USS Ronald Reagan) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (2,200 souls) to take up a position in the South China Sea close to the Gulf of Thailand. By fortuitous circumstance, 500 Marines and sailors were already deployed to Malaysia on a joint training mission with the Malaysian Marines.The second one, the USS Carl Vinson's Carrier Strike Group One wouldn't arrive until the 9th, six days later. What the US government wanted to know was what the Khanate and Vietnam would do in those long, lonely six days. The Khanate had as many modern, up-to-date combat aircraft on Woody Island as the Reagan could send up. The Vietnamese could add another 48 planes worth worrying about.There was the added complication that Thailand hadn't asked for help yet. His experts (us again) were suggesting that he was about to wake up one morning and find Khanate tanks rolling down the streets of Bangkok, which

LT Mark "JABA" Buck knows his way around F/A-18 Super Hornet. And on March 29 & 30th, he will join the Southernmost Air Spectacular airshow in Key West, alongside others who have earned right to call themselves the best pilots in the world--including the celebrated Blue Angels. LT Buck carried out three deployments onboard the USS Ronald Reagan and is currently an instructor pilot, teaching F/A-18 tactics. We caught up with LT Buck on his career in the Navy, what it was like to live at sea during a pandemic and whether Hollywood "gets it right" when depicting the men and women inside the cockpit. Listen here on the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast and please visit Keywestairshow.com for more on the Southernmost Spectacular, March 29-30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do a UFC fighter, Olympic skier, and extreme climber manage high pressure moments? This is an episode unlike any we've done before.Last summer you may remember that a few members of the Finding Mastery Team, along with Olympian and X-Games Champion Kaya Turski, UFC Champion Vitor Belfort, and famed climber Tommy Caldwell, went aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, while she was on deployment in the Western Pacific. We were there to work with the crew on mindset and high performance. Now these men and women understand high stakes environments. They know what it takes to live on their edge and push the boundaries of what's possible. They do it everyday, and it was so inspiring. While we were on board, we recorded a podcast with the ship's Commanding Officer, Captain Daryl Cardone and the Commander of the Air Group - Captain Patrick Corrigan. It's a great episode. If you haven't listened to it or watched it, I really recommend you go check that out HERE. Now… before we went onboard, we were stuck at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, waiting out a typhoon that was wreaking a little havoc in the western Pacific. The weather was terrible, and we were all waiting in the hanger for the storm to blow through. We had a high performance psychologist, an MMA fighter, a climber, and a world class Olympic skier… it's like the start of a bad joke, yet there we were. So, we decided to make the most of our time. We sat down on cases and whatever we could find in the hanger and had a conversation. A kind of roundtable... It was a wide-ranging discussion that delved into adversity, resilience, and high-performance mindset. Each of them has faced extreme challenges, from high-altitude survival to fight-night pressure to life-threatening injuries. And in this conversation, we break down the mental frameworks and strategies that helped them do more than survive; they emerged stronger and more invigorated than ever.If you've ever wondered how elite performers navigate fear, setbacks, and the unknown, this is a conversation you will want to take the time to listen to. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today, we have a really special episode that takes us to the heart of high-stakes performance and leadership. Our Finding Mastery team recently had the incredible privilege of embarking on a unique mission: we flew to Japan and then took a cargo plane out to the USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered Nimitz-class aircraft carrier currently patrolling the volatile waters of the South China Sea.Imagine being one of nearly 6,000 sailors and pilots on board, operating in an environment where tensions are high, and combat could become a reality at any moment. How do you maintain a state of constant readiness and cohesion?To address this challenge, our team – including Olympic mindset coaches Dr. Nicole Davis and Kaya Turski, UFC champion Vitor Belfort, and world-renowned climber Tommy Caldwell – conducted 12 intensive workshops. We worked with everyone from the Carrier Strike Group leadership to the pilots to the crew managing the nuclear reactors, focusing on resilience, adversity management, and high-performance mindset training.One of the many highlights of this extraordinary experience was sitting down with Captain Daryle Cardone and Captain Patrick Corrigan – the Commanding Officer and the Commander of the Air Group (CAG) respectively. Together, they represent over 50 years of military experience and leadership at the highest level.In our conversation, we explore their unique approaches to leadership in one of the most consequential environments imaginable. What may surprise you is that their command style isn't rooted in rigid military doctrine, but in something far more empathetic and human-centered.We dig into how they foster resilience, handle prolonged separation from family, and create an environment where every crew member can thrive under immense pressure. Their insights on mentorship, personal growth, and maintaining sustained high performance are not just applicable to military operations, but to any high-stakes environment.This episode offers a rare glimpse into leadership at sea and the mastery required to command a floating city of 6,000 souls. Whether you're leading a team, facing personal challenges, or simply interested in human performance, the lessons from Captain Cardone and Captain Corrigan are both profound and practical.With Fire,MG and the FM Team***The views expressed herein are solely those of the persons expressing them and do not represent the views of the United States, Department of Defense, or Department of the Navy.-----WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.Order my book, "The First Rule of Mastery" HERE!For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.To check out our exclusive sponsor deals and discounts CLICK HERESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Momentum Media exclusive, produced by Lawyers Weekly's sister brand Defence Connect, former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses a range of topics, including that he believes the People's Republic of China and the United States of America are already in a “Cold War under a different guise”. Host Robert Dougherty and Australia's 30th prime minister, Scott Morrison, discuss: Morrison's departure from politics and plans for the future, his new role as non-executive vice-chairman at American Global Strategies and as an adviser with venture capital firm DYNE. A recent visit to South Korea, Australia's relationships in the Indo-Pacific, as well as speculation surrounding defence companies Hanwha and Austal. About a modern, grey-zone Cold War between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Australia's increasingly complex relationship with the People's Republic of China and a recent incident between a PLA fighter jet and a Royal Australian Navy helicopter. The empowerment of Australia's closest neighbourhood partnerships with Nauru and the Solomon Islands and maintaining the Indo-Pacific status quo. Australian involvement in, and the behind-the-scenes formation of, the AUKUS trilateral partnership, its original intent and vision. The US presidential election and possible re-election of Donald Trump. The accomplishments and downfalls of Morrison's career in politics and during his time as the 30th prime minister of Australia. Morrison's own experiences with Australian Defence Force equipment such as F-35 stealth aircraft, Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles and a personal favourite – the Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In this exclusive episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by former prime minister and treasurer of Australia, Scott Morrison. The pair discuss: Morrison's departure from politics and plans for the future, his new role as non-executive vice-chairman at American Global Strategies, and as adviser with venture capital firm DYNE. A recent visit to South Korea, Australia's relationships in the Indo-Pacific as well as speculation surrounding defence companies Hanwha and Austal. About a modern, grey-zone Cold War between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Australia's increasingly complex relationship with the People's Republic of China and a recent incident between a PLA fighter jet and a Royal Australian Navy helicopter. The empowerment of Australia's closest neighbourhood partnerships with Nauru and the Solomon Islands, and maintaining the Indo-Pacific status quo. Australian involvement in, and the behind-the-scenes formation of, the AUKUS trilateral partnership, its original intent and vision. The US presidential election and possible re-election of Donald Trump. The accomplishments and downfalls of Morrison's career in politics and during his time as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia. Morrison's own experiences with Australian Defence Force equipment such as F-35 stealth aircraft, Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles and a personal favourite – the Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

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Vince Everett Ellison has a new book, Crime Inc.: How Democrats Employ Mafia and Gangster Tactics to Gain and Hold Power, and he dropped by to talk about it. New Jersey Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, declared his quest to destroy the crisis pregnancy centers, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, calling them "anti-choice", and "brainwashing cult clinics.” The USS Ronald Reagan sailed to the southeastern port of Busan, South Korea, and North Korea immediately called it “an undisguised military provocation.” Award-winning author Richard V. Battle, renowned for his insightful perspectives on what makes America great (hint: it's not American politicians), joined me for an extended conversation to discuss the fight over the Speaker of the House position and the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel.Vince Everett EllisonCrime Inc.: How Democrats Employ Mafia and Gangster Tactics to Gain and Hold PowerRichard V. BattleThe Unopened PresentMade In America By AmeriCANS Not AmeriCANTSVisit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way.VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, lets you carry in multiple positions, and carries two fully loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $40 discount today.On MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary, Mike Lindell wants to thank you by giving you the lowest price in history. Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP.A Girl Known as STHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersFire & FlavorKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBD2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleMomento AIHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonIsland BrandsBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria

Vince Everett Ellison has a new book, Crime Inc.: How Democrats Employ Mafia and Gangster Tactics to Gain and Hold Power, and he dropped by to talk about it. New Jersey Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, declared his quest to destroy the crisis pregnancy centers, Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center, calling them "anti-choice", and "brainwashing cult clinics.” The USS Ronald Reagan sailed to the southeastern port of Busan, South Korea, and North Korea immediately called it “an undisguised military provocation.” Award-winning author Richard V. Battle, renowned for his insightful perspectives on what makes America great (hint: it's not American politicians) joined me for an extended conversation, to discuss the fight over the Speaker of the House position and the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel. Visit 4Patriots and prepare for whatever life sends your way. VNSH holster fits 99% of all semi-auto handguns, works without a tactical belt, and carries two fully loaded magazines. Go to http://vnsh.com/tapp to activate a $40 discount today. MyPillow's 20-year Anniversary! Go to My Pillow and use promo code: TAPP 

Fall is in the air ... so Sal and EagleOne return to the podcast to get you caught up now that FY24 is behind us.We'll cover the waterfront.Links mentioned during the show:SECNAV Del Toro Calls for a New, Bold Maritime Statecraft.What's Keeping the USS Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka?Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine.What is a DASH?What is this quad-copter son of DASH?Ukraine's repurposed agricultural drones made in to bombers.USN's unmanned ships get a workout near Japan.USMC's autogyro in 1930s Nicaragua.Role of the U.S. Merchant Marine in National Security; Project Walrus Report.Sine Qua Non of U. S. Sea Power: the Merchant Ship, By Rear Admiral John D. Hayes, U. S. Navy (Retired), Proceedings, March 1965.America Needs a Cabinet-Level Maritime Department, by Jimmy DrennanThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270000/advertisement

Welcome to Episode 2 of "Masters Moments"! In this exciting installment, we have the incredible honor of hosting a true inspiration and powerhouse, Eamon Coyne. Prepare to be captivated as we dive into Eamon's remarkable journey, from Navy Veteran to college hockey athlete, and his awe-inspiring discovery of CrossFit aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Eamon's story is one of perseverance and passion. Join us as we explore how his unwavering dedication to fitness led him to co-found CrossFit Pallas alongside CrossFit Games athlete Tim Paulson. The evolution from Navy life to the competitive world of CrossFit showcases Eamon's remarkable ability to conquer challenges with unparalleled determination. As the Competition Director and owner of the Masters Fitness Collective Competition, Eamon Coyne's influence on the CrossFit stage is undeniable. Delve into his role in shaping the landscape of Masters-level competition, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and hard work that goes into orchestrating such an event. But the story doesn't end there! Eamon's achievements are a testament to his commitment. Witness the exhilarating moment when he secured his spot at the prestigious CrossFit Games in 2021, proving that dreams are attainable with the right mindset and effort. Join us in celebrating Eamon Coyne's extraordinary journey on this episode of "Masters Moments." Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and awestruck by the indomitable spirit of a Navy Veteran turned CrossFit sensation. Don't miss out – hit that play button and let's dive into the greatness together! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest "Masters Moments" episodes. Share this video with your friends to spread the motivation and celebrate the incredible stories of individuals who redefine what's possible!

Lt. Colleen Wilmington commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer-Meteorology Option in May 2015. She executed her lateral transfer to Navy Meteorology in August 2017. She is a qualified Surface Warfare Officer and Information Warfare Officer who is currently pursuing a dual master's degree in Meteorology and Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Throughout her career, she served in the following billets: the Deck Division Officer (USS Nimitz - Bremerton, WA), the Assistant Operations Officer (NOAC Yokosuka - Yokosuka, Japan), and the Science Department Head Assistant Operations Officer (Naval/National Ice Center – Suitland, MD). Lt. Wilmington's deployments also include USS Theodore Roosevelt (2015), USS Nimitz (2017) (Arabian Gulf), USS Ronald Reagan, USS McCampbell (INDOPAC), Arctic Exercise 2021, and Ice Exercise 2022 (Arctic Circle) Lt. Colleen Wilmington is currently a student at the Naval Postgraduate School pursuing a dual master's degree in Meteorology and Oceanography. She has served as a METOC Officer for over 5 years. • www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-wilmington-04752266 The Trident Room Podcast is brought to you by the Naval Postgraduate School Alumni Association and the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation - www.npsfoundation.org. For comments, suggestions, and critiques, please email us at TridentRoomPodcastHost@nps.edu, and find us online at nps.edu/tridentroompodcast. Thank you!

Feelings, one of a few poems I wrote while I was stationed on the USS Ronald Reagan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-jewelssmoot0/message

Inside, is one of my poems I wrote while on deployment on the USS Ronald Reagan in 2006. You can find this poem and more in my book, The Boulders in My Life That Shaped My Journey and The Journey Back to Myself: A Book of Healing Poetry, Second Edition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-jewelssmoot0/message

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Alexis Mizell-Pleasant  Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines where she is responsible for writing, editing, managing the awards programs, overseeing social media, moderating webinars, managing client relationships and more. She has a background in journalism and a diverse resume of experience in many communications roles for companies like the Medical University of South Carolina, Amazon, and a major non-profit in the city of Charleston, SC. She holds a master's degree in communication from Johns Hopkins University and she is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as an engineer in the nuclear field onboard the USS Ronald Reagan prior to her writing career. About Food Logistics  Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive  Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Key Takeaways: The Next Frontier in Food Logistics Alexis Mizell-Pleasant is managing editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. In the podcast interview, Alexis and Joe discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Food Logistics is the only magazine exclusively dedicated to covering the cold food and beverage sector. It is published 6 times a year, providing regular updates and insights into the industry. The magazine reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the food and beverage sector. Its readership includes growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers, packagers, and grocers. Food Logistics also caters to professionals in the logistics sector, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology. The magazine serves as an excellent source of buyers in various areas of the food and beverage industry. It covers topics related to food and beverage manufacturing, producing, processing, retailing, distributing, restaurant and food service, warehousing, transportation, and storage. Food Logistics provides valuable insights into industry trends, best practices, and innovations. Its subscribers include professionals from manufacturing, retail, distribution, restaurant/foodservice, 3PLs and cold storage providers, ocean ports/carriers, software/technology providers, and cold storage. By focusing solely on the cold food and beverage sector, Food Logistics offers specialized and in-depth coverage of this specific industry segment. Learn More About The Next Frontier in Food Logistics Alexis on LinkedIn Food Logistics on LinkedIn Food Logistics website Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE)  Women In Supply Chain Forum: Register, inquire about sponsoring and/or speaking and to learn more about this intimate event.   Episode Sponsor: Port X Logistics Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Welcome to The Wright Report, your daily news podcast. Today, we dive into five intriguing stories. We start with a new report revealing 17 million illegal migrants living in the US and explore the implications. Next, we discuss the scant newly declassified material on the origins of COVID-19. Then, we connect two diverse stories on climate change - one involving pizza ovens in NYC and another about coal plants in India. We also visit the USS Ronald Reagan in Vietnam and discuss its purpose there. Lastly, we travel to Guyana, a South American nation recently blessed with discovered oil, which could potentially shake oil prices and climate change politics.

Tàu sân bay Mỹ USS Ronald Reagan cùng hai tàu hộ tống thăm cảng Đà Nẵng của Việt Nam từ ngày 25-30/6, Đại sứ quán Mỹ và cổng thông tin điện tử của chính phủ Việt Nam thông báo. Theo quan sát của VOA, đội tàu của Hải quân Mỹ cập cảng Đà Nẵng vào trưa 25/6, đến tối cùng ngày, trong khung giờ vàng, đài truyền hình quốc gia Việt Nam VTV phát sóng trực tiếp một chương trình nói về chiến công của Hải quân Việt Nam thời những năm 1960, 1970 trong cuộc chiến ‘chống đế quốc Mỹ'. Xem thêm: https://bit.ly/3wSHe49 Tin tức đáng chú ý khác: Công an Việt Nam: Hình ảnh 3 luật sư vụ Tịnh thất Bồng Lai đến Mỹ là ‘cắt ghép'. Thủ tướng VN thăm TQ, Bắc Kinh hứa làm việc với Hà Nội về Biển Đông. Nga điều tra xem phương Tây có dính líu tới cuộc binh biến hay không. NATO: Binh biến cho thấy ‘sai lầm chiến lược lớn' của Nga khi xâm lược Ukraine. Dân Nga không hoang mang sau cuộc binh biến bất thành. Anh chuẩn bị cho các kịch bản có thể xảy ra ở Nga. Dân làng Ukraine dùng thùng đạn của Nga để xây nhà.

- 14 giờ chiều nay (25/6), Đoàn tàu Hải quân Hoa Kỳ gồm tàu sân bay USS Ronald Reagan cùng 02 tàu tuần dương hộ tống là tàu USS Antietam – CG 54 và tàu USS Robert Smalls – CG 62 đã cập cảng Tiên Sa, thành phố Đà Nẵng bắt đầu chuyến thăm 5 ngày tại Việt Nam (từ ngày 25 đến 30/6). Đây là lần thứ 3, Việt Nam đón tàu sân bay Hoa Kỳ. Chuyến thăm Đà Nẵng lần này nằm trong các hoạt động kỷ niệm 10 năm thiết lập quan hệ Đối tác toàn diện Việt Nam – Hoa Kỳ (2013 – 2023). Chủ đề : tàu sân bay, Hải quân Hoa Kỳ, tàu sân bay USS Ronald Reagan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

Hơn 65 tổ chức phi chính phủ vừa ký thỉnh nguyện thư yêu cầu sự can thiệp của Quỹ Obama do cựu Tổng thống Mỹ Barrack Obama sáng lập về việc chính quyền Việt Nam bắt giữ nhà hoạt động Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng, người từng là cựu thành viên của tổ chức này, và yêu cầu Hà Nội trả tự do cho bà. Xem thêm: https://bit.ly/3wSHe49 Tin tức đáng chú ý khác: Việt Nam ghi nhận ‘đánh giá tích cực' của Mỹ trong báo cáo buôn người. Tàu sân bay Mỹ USS Ronald Reagan sắp thăm Việt Nam. Ukraine tố Nga tính tấn công ‘khủng bố' nhà máy hạt nhân Zaporozhzhia. Thủ tướng Đức cảnh báo Trung Quốc chớ dùng vũ lực với Đài Loan. Ấn Độ: Các bệnh viện phía Bắc tràn ngập bệnh nhân sốc nhiệt vì nắng nóng. Lũ lụt tàn phá Đông Bắc Ấn Độ. Lãnh đạo thế giới kêu gọi cải cách tài chính toàn cầu.

Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation!Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode, where guest James Wilson and I discuss the capital markets and the importance of building a relationship with commercial lenders. --About the guest:James Wilson is a Director for Old Capital based out of Dallas-Fort Worth.  He has been an active real estate investor since 2014 and has an interesting background as a former Naval Officer and enlisted service member.  He deployed twice on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and once to Micronesia working directly for a US Ambassador at the Embassy.  James also managed over $100 million in construction projects throughout his time with the Navy.Connect with James Wilson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswilson-mba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswilson.mba/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jameswilsonmbaWebsite: https://jameswilson.mba/Old Capital Conference Site: https://www.oldcapitalconference.com/Episode Highlights:✔️ Leveraging your professional network to grow your investing network✔️ What is a commercial mortgage lender?✔️ What is the workflow when engaging Old Capital Lending in deal acquisitions?✔️ Conservative underwriting in high interest rate, high inflationary periods✔️ Key commercial lending metrics in apartment deals✔️ Commercial mortgage lender due diligence on sponsorship groups: (1) net worth, (2) liquidity, (3) experience (acquisitions and full-cycle deals) 

Kent shares his experience after being aboard the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Harry Truman. 

Suzi and Nate continued the conversation and dive into the importance of Veterans being able to have choices of where and who care for their needs through the VA especially if they are not local to a VA Medical Center. CV4A lays the grassroots of policies to move through legislation to give Veterans more control over their healthcare. Nate touches on some of those bills and policies, the Mission Act and how folks can assist through surveys and volunteering. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast platform. Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VxN1S24H3oYLearn more about the Concerned Veterans for America by visiting cv4a.orgFollow CV4A on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConcernedVetsForAmerica/Interested in volunteering for CV4A? Sign up at https://cv4a.actcentr.com/Signup/registerSeven Years After The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Scandalhttps://cv4a.org/seven-years-after-phoenix-scandal-va-is-failing-veterans-by-not-fully-implementing-the-mission-act/NATE BANKS BioNate Banks is the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and a veteran of the United States Navy.Nate enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He is a plank owner, meaning he was an original crew member stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).  He was preparing for an upcoming training deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) when the September 11th attacks took place. That training deployment turned into a combat deployment, and Nate served on the first carrier battle group deployed after the September 11th attacks.  This deployment set a post WWII Record (and pre-pandemic record) for most consecutive days at sea, without a port call at 159 days.After returning to the USS Ronald Reagan, Nate was again asked to deploy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, also known as America's Big Stick. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was the first carrier battle group surged, ahead of her deployment schedule, for the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Theodore Roosevelt was a launching point for air assaults at the beginning of the war in Iraq.Nate was transferred to shore duty in 2004 and served at Naval Air Station Lemoore California until his honorable discharge in 2007. After leaving the Navy, Nate spent years working in the energy industry in multiple capacities and in law enforcement, while also attending school. Nate joined CVA in 2018.Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story.vetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheserviceInstagram @cominghomewell_btsFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening!

Nate Banks, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and US Navy Veteran, about his journey after service to receive healthcare and his experience with the VA Healthcare System. As an advocate for veterans, Nate pursues his passion for accountability and responsibility through the mission at the Concerned Veterans of America to advocate for policies that will preserve the freedom and prosperity that we and our families so proudly fought and sacrificed to defend.Learn more about the Concerned Veterans for America by visiting cv4a.orgFollow CV4A on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConcernedVetsForAmerica/Interested in volunteering for CV4A? Sign up at https://cv4a.actcentr.com/Signup/registerSeven Years After The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Scandalhttps://cv4a.org/seven-years-after-phoenix-scandal-va-is-failing-veterans-by-not-fully-implementing-the-mission-act/NATE BANKS BioNate Banks is the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and a veteran of the United States Navy.Nate enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He is a plank owner, meaning he was an original crew member stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).  He was preparing for an upcoming training deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) when the September 11th attacks took place. That training deployment turned into a combat deployment, and Nate served on the first carrier battle group deployed after the September 11th attacks.  This deployment set a post WWII Record (and pre-pandemic record) for most consecutive days at sea, without a port call at 159 days.After returning to the USS Ronald Reagan, Nate was again asked to deploy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, also known as America's Big Stick. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was the first carrier battle group surged, ahead of her deployment schedule, for the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Theodore Roosevelt was a launching point for air assaults at the beginning of the war in Iraq.Nate was transferred to shore duty in 2004 and served at Naval Air Station Lemoore California until his honorable discharge in 2007. After leaving the Navy, Nate spent years working in the energy industry in multiple capacities and in law enforcement, while also attending school.Nate joined CVA in 2018. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story.vetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheserviceInstagram @cominghomewell_btsFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening!

U.S. Navy Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Marshall Todd of San Antonio practices defensive stances in the hangar bay of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Security Reaction Force- Basic training Nov. 18 in the Philippine Sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.Article Link

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (equipment) Airman Chelsey Weaver (front) of San Antonio records catapult data for flight operations Nov. 8, while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (equipment) 1st Class Matthew Fulks of Utica, Mich., calculates aircraft speed in a catapult room aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships, and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.Article Link

ABD Başkanı Biden IBM bilgisayar fabrikasında yarı iletken çip üretimi konusunda 20 milyar dolarlık yatırım yapılacağını açıkladı. OPEC üretim kesintisi kararı sonrası benzin fiyatlarının arttığı 93 ülkeden biri olan ABD'den stratejik petrol rezervlerinden 10 milyon varil petrolü piyasaya sunma kararı verildi. Avrupa Siyasi Topluluğu'nun ilk toplantısı bugün Prag'da düzenlendi. Türkiye'yi Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan temsil etti. Kuzey Kore'nin Japonya üzerinde uzun menzilli balistik füze denemesi yapmasının ardından ABD'den “USS Ronald Reagan” isimli uçak gemisinin Japon Denizi'ne yeniden konuşlandırılması adımı atıldı. Ayrıntılar Stüdyo VOA yayınında

Korea24 – 2022.10.05 (Wednesday) News Briefing: South Korea and the U.S. have continued to respond to Tuesday’s IRBM launch by North Korea, launching their own ground-to-ground missiles and turning back the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: Last week the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization released a joint policy brief calling for concrete action to address mental health issues in the workplace. It set out practical strategies for the government, employers, and workers to take. To learn more about the issue and what needs to be done, we connect with Dr. Aiysha Malik, mental health specialist at the department of mental health and substance use at the WHO in Geneva. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. The culture ministry has come under fire for issuing a warning against an agency that held a national cartoon contest, after it awarded the top prize to a highschool student for a satirical artwork depicting President Yoon Suk Yeol. (‘윤석열차’ 만화영상진흥원…문체부 “책임 묻겠다”) 2. Prosecutors are seeking a three million won fine for a man in his 50s who placed orders in restaurants and shops but failed to show up. (김밥 40줄 주문하고 '노쇼'한 50대 남성, 벌금 300만원 약식기소) 3. The SSG Landers advanced to the Korean Series after becoming the first “wire-to-wire” team in South Korea’s professional baseball history. (프로야구 SSG, 최초로 '와이어 투 와이어'로 한국시리즈 직행) Korea Book Club: 'The Old Wrestler (퇴역 레스러)' by Jeon Sungtae (전성태) tells the story of a retired pro-wrestler who returns to his hometown, planning to reminisce about his glory days, but he begins to question his faded memories. Translated by Sora Kim Russell, literary critic Barry Welsh tells us more about this melancholic tale. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald has a feature by Lee Jung-youn on “Hangeul Party”, an event aimed at promoting Hangeul through entertaining experiences, that was held in Vietnam last week. - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Ko Dong-hwan reports on a massive number of adolescent herring found dead in waters off the southeastern port city of Changwon.

Korea24 – 2022.09.26 (Monday) News Briefing: South Korean stock markets nosedived on Monday amid the weakening Korean won against the US dollar. The KOSPI and KOSDAQ plunged more than 3 and 5 percent respectively. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: North Korea fired one unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Sunday morning, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. It comes after the USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike group arrived in Busan on Friday to hold combined drills with the South Korean Navy. To assess the ramifications of the North's latest provocation, retired US Army Special Forces Colonel and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, David Maxwell, joins us in the studio. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A girl believed to be the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appeared on stage at an official event in Pyongyang recently, according to the Daily Mail. ("北김정은 딸 추정 소녀, 정권 수립 기념 행사서 무대 올라") 2. Two Liberian officials visiting Busan for an international forum have been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of two minors. (부산서 여중생 성폭행한 라이베리아 공무원 구속) 3. Blackpink has become the first K-pop girl group to top the Billboard 200 albums chart with their second album “Born Pink”. (블랙핑크, K팝 걸그룹 최초 빌보드 메인 앨범차트 1위) Monday Sports Round-up: Sports journalist Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency joins us on the line to go over South Korea’s 2-2 draw with Costa Rica last Friday, as well as preview Tuesday’s match against Cameroon, the last of Korea’s World Cup tuneup matches. We also discuss the fight for the playoff spots in the KBO and how Korean golfers fared in the Presidents Cup. Morning Edition Preview with Chris Welsh: - Tomorrow’s Korea Herald features a report by Yoon Min-sik on the continuing influence of YouTube in Korean politics.

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Update on National Defense Authorization Act and continuing resolution as lawmakers gear up for campaign season — Congressional support for additional Ukraine aid — Impact of former President Trump's legal woes on support among Republican lawmakers and the party's base — Vladimir Putin's move to annex Donbas and Luhansk as well as renewed nuclear threat to deter further US and European support for Ukraine and half Kyiv's efforts to regain its territory — Whether Putin's gambit will prevent Western aid or Ukraine's advance, or the call up of 300,000 reservists will change the course of the war given poor Russian leadership and morale — World leaders' response to Putin at the United Nation's annual General Assembly meeting — How Washington and its allies can deter Putin from using nuclear or unconventional weapons or respond should he do so — The failure to deter Russia from invading Ukraine, precipitating an expensive war, and how it should change the approach to deterring China from moving against Taiwan — President Biden's latest unambiguous declaration that the United States will defend Taiwan if Beijing invades — Meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to address mounting Taiwan and other tensions on sidelines of UN General Assembly gathering — UN report on North Korean nuclear weapons and strategic missiles — The message the port visit of the USS Ronald Reagan to Busan sends to Pyongyang and Beijing — The outlook for the Iranian regime in the wake of mass demonstrations following the death of a 16-year-old girl who was killed by the government's religious police for wearing her hijab too loosely — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Yerevan, becoming the highest ranking American official to visit Armenia since its independence, and subsequent cease fire after Azerbaijan's latest attack on Armenia

*) Five-day annexation polls open in Ukraine's Russian-held territories Russia-held regions of Ukraine have begun voting on whether to become part of Russia, in referendums that Kiev and the West slam as an unlawful land grab. The five-day votes in four regions controlled entirely or in part by Russian troops will end on September 27. The ballot covers around 15 percent of Ukraine's territory. The regions where the voting is being held are the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions — which are self-proclaimed republics controlled by Moscow-backed separatists — and Kherson and Zaporizhia (zah-POH-reeja) provinces in the south. *) Lapid calls for 'two-state solution' to end Israel-Palestine conflict Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid has called for a two-state solution to end the decades-long Palestine issue. An agreement with Palestinians, based on two states for two peoples, is the right thing for the future of our children, Lapid said at the UN General Assembly. While Lapid was short on details, lawmakers in Israel's parliament are divided on whether they want to pursue a two-state solution with Palestine. *) Death toll from Iran protests climbs as internet restricted The US has placed Iran's morality police on its sanctions blacklist following the death in custody of a 22-year-old arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab headscarf improperly. The move came as violent protests erupted across Iran following Mahsa Amini's death last week. According to an official count, at least 17 people have died in the unrest. With no sign of the protests easing, Iran has blocked access to Instagram and WhatsApp and imposed drastic restrictions on internet access. *) US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North A US aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for the first time in about four years. It is set to join other military vessels in a show of force intended to send a message to North Korea. The USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike group docked at a naval base in the southern port city of Busan ahead of joint drills with South Korean forces. Its arrival marks the most significant deployment yet under a new push to have more US "strategic assets" operate in the area to deter North Korea. *) Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status Tennis star Novak Djokovic, who missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the coronavirus, has said he has no regrets about his decision. The 35-year-old Serb, who has won 21 Grand Slam titles, has not played since winning Wimbledon in July as he missed out on the US Open. Djokovic is now awaiting word on whether he will be allowed in the Australian Open in January. He was deported from the country and received a three-year travel ban earlier this year due to his vaccination status.

In this week's episode, we discuss Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan. Nancy says she supports Taiwan's democracy while the white house says the exact opposite supporting the "One-China" policy. We discuss the real motives of her visit which may or may not have to do with insider trading. We also discuss the Alex Jones trial where his lawyer "accidentally" sends years' worth of texts to the opposing lawyer completely undermining their entire argument.    Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! ----more---- Our website https://redpillrevolution.co   Protect your family and support the Red Pill Revolution Podcast with Affordable Life Insurance. This is attached to my license and not a third-party ad!   Go to https://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/3504a now!   Currently available in AZ, MI, MO, LA, NC, OH, IN, TN, WV Email redpillrevolt@protonmail.com if you would like to sign up in a different state   Leave a donation, sign up for our weekly podcast companion newsletter, and follow along with all things Red Pill Revolution by going to our new website: https://redpillrevolution.co    Full Transcription   Welcome to the revolution. Hello and welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams, and this is episode number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. And man O man, it has been an interesting, interesting last week or so we have inched our way closer and closer to what could potentially be a catastrophic disaster for basically the entire world. Uh, basically what's happened recently is Nancy Pelosi has took it upon herself to check on her stock investments.  allegedly, uh, basically going over to Taiwan. And causing what is a international catastrophe with China then Boeing up to the United States and all sorts of craziness. In other news, Alex Jones was accused of perjury after his Sandy hook. Parents' lawyer obtained his test tax messages from his own lawyer. Uh, so that's gonna be something interesting to talk about. I guess Alex Jones is currently, uh, going through legal proceedings regarding, uh, defamation trial or some type of, uh, civil lawsuit regarding the Sandy hook shooting and saying that it did not happen. So we will discuss that, but really today's conversation. Uh, conversation's going to be going over a lot about Nancy Pelosi starting an international incident, and we'll find out why, what China said and everything in between. So stick around on today's episode, number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. Again, thank you so much for joining. Welcome to red pill revolution. My name is Austin Adams. Red pill revolution started out with me realizing everything that I knew, everything that I believed, everything I interpreted about my life is through the lens of the information I was spoon fed as a child, religion, politics, history, conspiracies, Hollywood medicine, money, food, all of it, everything we know was tactfully written to influence your decisions and your view on reality by those in power. Now I'm on a mission, a mission to retrain and reeducate myself to find the true reality of what is behind that curtain. And I'm taking your ass with me. Welcome to the revolution. All right. Thank you guys so much for joining me again. Episode number 38 of the red pill revolution podcast. And the very first thing that we are going to touch on is the Alex Jones trial. All right. It says this article that I have in front of me right here, it says Alex Jones is accused of perjury after Sandy hook parents' lawyer obtains his text messages and what could be the worst blunder ever by any lawyer at all ever  which quite atrocious move on your lawyer's part to basically completely, uh, send every little piece of evidence they could to the. Opposing team's lawyer.  literally the worst thing you could possibly do. So we'll read through this a little bit, this article here about it, and then we will watch the clip of Alex Jones basically caught with his pants down. I have my own opinions on this. I have my own opinions about Alex Jones. Um, but whatever you believe about it, this is pretty hilarious. So what this article goes on to. Is that the lawyer representing Sandy hook parents in Alex Jones' damages trial said Wednesday, that Jones' lawyer sent him years worth of text messages and emails from Jones's phone. It goes on to say that Jones who was repeatedly says, has repeatedly lied, that the Sandy hook shooting was a hoax has already been found liable in defamation cases, brought by families of the victims. The Texas jury in the damages trial will determine how much Jones owes victims' parents after publicly making false claims. What they're saying, uh, 12 days ago, your lawyer messed up and sent me an entire digital copy of your entire cell phone with every text message you've sent for the last two years. That is how I know you lied to me. When you said you didn't have text messages about Sandy hook. And that is the attorney mark Bankston, who is the attorney for the Sandy hook victim's family. And this was on Wednesday, uh, today. And, uh, so it goes ahead and says that worth noting judge Maya, Guerra gamble of the Travis county district court, who is presiding over the case, told jurors the contents of Jones' phone were not properly turned over when it should have. Okay. Well, if you watch this clip of Alex Jones is the judge on this case. It's like pretty apparent that this judge is just wants nothing to do with Alex Jones is fed up with his trial is a little agitated by anything and everything that he does. . So let's go ahead and watch this clip here, because again, it's, you know, I have my own thoughts about Alex Jones. You know, like everybody, uh, says he's got this crazy demeanor about a lot of things. He's been right about several, several things. This is not one of them, in my opinion. Um, this Sandy hook situation is quite atrocious. Just like all of the other mass shootings that we've seen is horrible, horrific. Um, And again, the way that Alex Jones went about it. I I've said this before about shootings. I've said this before about the conspiracy world that comes up when you talk about these, uh, these shootings in these schools. And I, I just don't, I think it's off the mark. I don't think that there's crisis actors. And I don't think that, you know, people are going on the stage and, you know, if anything, that's so many loose ends that it, it is just so unprobable. And so sloppy of, of an idea that, you know, to actually implement that there would be so many people who would have to be in on it, that it would just make it such a difficult situation to follow through on. And, and again, there would be so many people who would know what happened there would, it's just a mess. So I, I just don't think that's the likely, the likelihood is there. I don't think that there's a bunch of actors in this situation. I don't think that's what's going on. I do think, however, you. You wanna put on your tin foil hat for a minute, that there is federal agents who are on chatboards with people who are saying horrible, horrific things with these, you know, young people who are in terrible frames of mind who may or may not, uh, talk to them in these types of situations. And there's a lot less loose ends that way. Um, but anyways, let's go ahead and watch Alex Jones, uh, get caught with his pants down here.  every text message he's ever sent over the last several years, being given to a lawyer  this is just worst case scenario, right? Like if you're on a, if you're on trial, you know, for literally anything. Let alone a trial that's getting watched by hundreds of thousands, if not millions and millions of people. And literally the enemy standing across from you in the courtroom has every piece of evidence has every little flirt TA just text message you sent to your wife has every little, you know, bad day that you had every little, uh, I don't know, uh, name that you called a friend that you don't want them to know about. I mean, literally every little dirty secret in those text messages and worst case scenario, it gets sent to the opposite team's lawyer. All right. So  just, uh, I, I, it just horrific situation and, and I guess it raises a lot of questions, right? Like he, the, the lawyer actually goes on to say that your lawyer didn't even. Stop us from bringing this to court, right? Like your lawyer didn't even attempt to write his wrong. And literally in any situation as a lawyer, how are you not checking the recipients of your text message that you're sending everybody or, or every text message ever that somebody's ever sent that you are defending? I dunno, it just seems like a crazy, crazy happenstance to find yourself in. If you're one of the most controversial figures ever, literally one of the first people ever to get banned on all social medias before even Trump got there, you know, is quite impressive if you ask me, but alright, here's the clip. We'll go ahead and watch it. And, uh, I think it's just about a minute or so, so we'll see what, what it, what goes on on it. Here we go. So you did get my text messages and it said you didn't nice trick. It's just  yes. Mr. Jones. Oh, indeed. You didn't give this text message to him. He doesn't, you don't know where this came from. Do you know where I got this? No. This lawyer sounds like an evil villain  because yes, Mr. Jones, indeed, I do have these text messages. , it's every evil villain of every animation ever. I'm just gonna restart that for you. So you can actually listen to this beautiful evil villain laugh by this lawyer. Once he feels like he has Alex in the corner. I can't imagine how excited this lawyer was to actually get this trial, especially in a time where I don't know if there's been any other specific time in history where court cases have been so publicized and, uh, you know, just so in the public eye as the last six months or so even. Um, but anyways, listen for this beautiful, beautiful Disney villain laugh by this lawyer. So you did get my text messages and they said you didn't nice trick. That's just not . Yes. Mr. Jones. Oh, indeed. You didn't give this text message to him. You don't, you don't know where this came from. Do you know where I got this? No. Mr. Jones, did you know that 12 days ago, 12 days ago, your attorneys messed up and sent me an entire digital copy of your entire cell phone with every text message you've sent for the past two years. And when informed. Did not take any steps to identify it as privileged or protect it in any way. And as of two days ago, it fell free and clear into my possession. And that is how I know you lied to me. When you said you didn't have text message about saying, okay. Did you know that? I see, I told you the truth. This is your Perry Mason moment. I gave them my phone and Mr. Jones, you need to answer the question? No. Did you notice? No, I don't know this happened, but I mean, I told you I gave him the phone over. Just that, just answer the question you said in your deposition, you searched your phone. You. And that's where we really, you can start to see the judge just like rolling her eyes about the whole situation. She's just so fed up with having to actually sit here and do this trial. You know, she, she goes on, if you listen for her, you'll hear just the irritation and agitation in her voice. As she's speaking to somebody, you know, being Alex Jones on this trial. And then she actually directs it a little bit at the other lawyer because she probably feels the need to balance out her frustration  for the public eye's sake. Um, but you just listen for how frustrated and how like agitated. She sounds with Alex Jones. You said you pulled down the text, did the service function for Sandy hook? That's what you said, Mr. Jones. Correct. And I had several, several different phones with this number, but I did. Yeah, well, of course. I mean, that's why you got it. No, Mr. Jones. That's not why I have my lawyer sent it to you. But I'm hiding it. Okay. Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, that just answer questions. There's no question, Mr. Bankson also only asks questions. Sure. Mr. Jones, in discovery, you were asked, do you have Sandy hook, text messages on your phone? And you said that under oath, cause you not didn't you. I, if I was mistaken, I was mistaken, but you, you got the messages right there. You know what perjury is, right. I just wanna make sure, you know, before we go any further, you know what it is? Yes, I do. I mean, I, I'm not a tech guy. I told you, I gave in my testimony, the phone to the lawyers before, whatever. And, and so you've got my phone, but we didn't give it to you now, Mr. Jones, one more time. And please remember if you need to assert fifth amendment, you can, I need to know that you can do that, but you testified, so you did. He goes on to say, if you need to assert the fifth amendment, you can, like the other team's lawyer is telling him, maybe you should be quiet at this point is hilarious. Like how many times has that happened in court? Like, Hey, if you don't wanna go to jail for perjury, maybe just maybe just sit this one out. Maybe just say you don't know  so again, I, I find this to be interesting. I, I think that it's, uh, what a horrible position to find yourself in. I, if you're in any courtroom at all the actual other team's lawyer and what is he gonna do with this? Right. I mean, I'm, I don't know what type of, you know, there is client attorney privilege and there's, this does raise questions about whether or not Alex Jones gets some ability to say that there's like some type of mistrial, but I guess, because it's a civil case and not a. You know, some type of, um, actual, what is it called? I don't know, whatever the other type of case, it's a civil case. So the actual ability to, uh, call it a mistrial or whatever, doesn't actually come into play here. Uh, so interesting. But he may be actually able to go after this lawyer, from what I understand for doing that, because he literally just killed his entire case, right? The, the lawyer has a responsibility to do his best to defend him regardless of the situation. And part of that probably does not have to do with sending the other team's lawyer.  every text message you ever sent ever.  over the last two years. Um, so unfortunate for Alex Jones. Uh, it'll be interesting to see what comes of that trial. You know, who see, who, who knows how much money they'll actually get out of him for that. It seems like, you know, just looking at the. Uh, the judge in that case, Alex Jones is gonna lose . So it'll be interesting to see how much money actually comes of that for those parents. But I don't know something to watch. It's I, I bet you, it's probably the most entertaining trial. 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Check out the website, subscribe five star review. That's all I got. Thank you very much. All right now. What we're gonna be discussing is Nancy Pelosi throwing the very first punch in what could cause a domino effect into a potential world war. As we saw her go on a trip to Taiwan this week, over the last couple of days, she was in Taiwan taking 90 million of taxpayer money to be escorted with unbelievable military presence to get there. Now, the reason that she went was obscure, she wouldn't tell people why she was actually going to Taiwan, but. Some people have some theories and I have my own, and we will discuss those as well. But let me go ahead and read this article for you, because it will give us some context. We'll look at some of the timelines of what actually went on here. Uh, and I, and I think it's important to note what's gonna be happening moving forward, because basically where we're at now is that the us is going to keep Naval assets really close to Taiwan. As China begins to ramp up their own Naval deployments and military actions and exercises, which I, I think is like, kind of weird, right? Like what is an, what is a military exer like live fire drills? What's that doing? I don't know. Um, but let's go ahead and we'll read this article and see what they have to say about Nancy Pelosi. Um, so what it goes on to say is that Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan. In high ranking, Chinese officials issues, a new threat over Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan. That was the very first article surrounding it. The next one goes on to say that that Taiwan is going to be keeping their military, or I'm sorry, their military assets, uh, in ready formation as this situation unfolds. So when she went to Taiwan, there's, there's a few different situations surrounding this. We'll look at what the white house has to say about it. Well, look what Nancy Pelosi's own Twitter account has to say about it, which is completely contradictory. Uh, but, um, it goes on to say that according to the us Navy, the us Ronald Reagan, USS anti M USS Higgins, USS triple E, and a guided missile cruiser are in the vicinity of Taiwan and overstaying. After her movement reports also indicate that the two us Naval submarines are also operating in this area. And so it says the movement of war us warships to the east of Taiwan comes as China announced it was moving Naval assets near Taiwan ahead of targeted military drills and missile tests. In addition to various Naval war movements, two Chinese aircraft carriers left their port as speaker Pelosi arrived in Taiwan. The two aircraft carriers, uh, are expected to move towards the region. The ships are accompanied by type 0 75 amphibious assault ships. All right. So basically what that's saying is that the us is not going anywhere right now, right? The us is going to stand their ground in Taiwan, which is also contradictory basically to what, uh, the white house said, which will watch again here. Some of the situations that unfolded there and what the white house speaker actually, you know, had to say about it. Um, but China is going to begin a set of unprecedented live fire drills off of the Taiwan coast as a result of this. Okay. It goes on to say that this is from, this is from the guardian. It says China is to begin a series of unprecedented live fire drills that would effectively blockade the islands of Taiwan just hours after the departure of us house speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose controversial visit this week has sparked fears of a crisis in the Taiwan. Straight Taiwan is characterized the drills, which will last until Sunday afternoon and will include missile tests and other military operations as close as nine miles to Taiwan's coastline. As a violation of international law ahead of the drill, it says 27 Chinese war planes had enter its air defense zone. Pelosi arrived in Taipei on Tuesday night, under intense global scrutiny and was met by the foreign minister and the us representatives in Taiwan.  she addressed Taiwan's parliament on Wednesday before having public and private meetings with the president, our delegation came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear. We will not abandon Taiwan. And we are proud of our enduring friendship. Pelosi said, which again goes completely against what the Weis house had to say about this with their one China policy and believing that Taiwan is its own, you know, sovereign nation. No, , that's what the white house said. They believe that, you know, basically that it's a part of China, which is what we'll see here in this video. So let's go ahead and see what. The white house had to say about this. We'll see what the text messages were said by Nancy Pelosi. And actually let's go right into that here, which is Nancy Pelosi's tweets, not text messages, sorry.  Nancy Pelosi's tweets. So Nancy Pelosi tweeted by traveling to Taiwan. We honor our commitment to democracy, reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan and all democracies must be respected. And that was directly from Nancy Pelosi's Twitter account. During this now Nancy Pelosi actually posted what seemed to be a hype video around her, her trip to Taiwan, which I feel is hilarious. Even like, listen to the music of this. And I'll kind of talk you through it if you're just listening here. Um, and then we will walk through the article together. So you hear this uplifting music as they show her landing and walking next to some Taiwanese people. She's speaking on a couch, waving her fist around as people wave their heads as a, in a yes. Motion. just like the music kills me on this. You know, just how, how, you know, she went to stock media.com and typed in make people like me. So I guess you could receive some type of honor as a result of this, you know, that hasn't been given to other people. Um, I don't know. It's, it's really quite interesting to just, you gotta see this video, go to Nancy Pelosi's Twitter account. It's hill Larry to see just the, the vibe and the feel of this video here. They're taking selfies together. Oh, the good thing she's wearing a mask. She might start a world war, but Nancy Pelosi is at least wearing a mask in her hype video who cares about the, the fighter jet scrambled to run after her. At least she has her mask on Oh, it's so funny to see the world politics on this stage. It's like, I'm surprised this woman even wants to travel to Taiwan at this point. Um, I don't know. So let let's go over the timeline here. We'll, we'll look at something here, which, you know, in a minute, what we'll look at is the difference between the way the media has addressed. You know, the headlines that have come out of this for Nancy Pelosi doing this, you know, very, um, what people say about it is somewhat aggressive act, uh, uh, and foreign policy against some of the things that we have said we would follow in the past, including our own white house. I don't know what this, this guy is not the curly headed lady, but the man, um, I don't know what his title is, but he says some, some stuff about what the us policy is about this, and it goes completely against it. But let's look at the timeline here of what actually went down, what actually happened and see how China responded. Let's just jump into it. So it says. Footage uploaded by civilians in China. So this was breaking news is they started to show China, basically throwing a bunch of military assets on the border of Taiwan, right? The immediately close vicinity of a city directly across from Taiwan. And it says that footage uploaded by civilians in China show, large military movements of troops and equipment. And speaker Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan shortly. The large military movements have occurred on major highways and railways throughout the Chinese Providence of Fujian. Um, this was at 1:01 AM Pacific time and it says commercial fights have been abruptly canceled from airports in several cities, um, in the Fujian Providence. And this was, uh, due to regional traffic control and did not elaborate further for the actual cause of that 1 0 7. Um, the mayor of Ziman, I don't know if I'm pronouncing any of these cities, right? So my apologies has called on citizens to donate blood without detailing. Why at one 11 Pacific time photos coming in the military movements. One 14, the Chinese aircraft carrier is reportedly moving towards Taiwan in additional ship in Chan. Don was reported to have left Sanya Naval base on yesterday. 1 21. They continue to talk about the USS Ronald Reagan is on course towards Taiwan reports, estimated that the shift could arrive in Taiwan in the next six hours. And then we start to see us military aircraft departing Japan and heading towards Taiwan from, uh, air force based. OK, Okinawa, um, 1 37. You start to basically what ends up happening here is a bunch of military aircraft, a bunch of tanks, a bunch of all this military equipment is being shown as traveling all across China, to get over to the streets of Z to show Chinese, uh, military equipment. There's all these videos of all these people we're posting about it now. It started to say how Nancy Pelosi is gonna basically take a long way around to get there. You know, obviously because she understands what she is doing. And again, we'll talk about why people think she's actually doing what she's doing, which has to do with more. So her stock investments, as opposed to, you know, maybe us foreign policy, as we see the white house distance themselves from her. And, uh, let's go see. So at 4:57 AM Pacific time, that's 7:57 AM the morning of this happening. Multiple Taiwanese government websites went down, right? All they got shut down, which included the actual taiwan.gov website. So. From there, we start to see her travel. Now, if you were following this at all, you'd understand that there there's something called the flight radar 20 four.com, which is where you can follow military aircraft follow any type of aircraft that has any type of radar system that you can track through air traffic control. And there was over 300,000 people following this single plane of Nancy Pelosi, just praying to see it.  go down. You know, we've seen all of these, you know, hilarious comments about this. You know, people are just saying like, you know, just keep her, we don't, we don't want her anyways, if you want to, you know, shoot her down. Oh, no, we're so sad about it.  uh, I'll, I'll hold my opinion on it. Um, but there was some pretty hilarious comments. If you start to look at these things, um, but everybody was watching this 300,000 people across the world were watching her plane. I imagine be sitting in that aircraft and, and wondering what's gonna actually happen. I don't know it, it would be if you're Nancy Pelosi and you're all dressed up in your suit and ready to go take on, you know, Taiwan foreign policy or show your support for them. And you're just wondering if at any moment your aircraft could be shut down. Now I would wonder, you know, why they wouldn't turn off their radar. Um, so you know, what is more likely to me is that that was probably some type of, you know, if they're spending 90 million for her to be there, they're probably sending a couple planes and making one as a decoy. Um, but imagine being the, the pilot on that plane too, like, you didn't even ask for this, right? You're not going to check on your billion dollar stock investments in Taiwan. You're just flying planes, wherever your command tells you to fly them.  and all of a sudden you have to fly Nancy Pelosi through enemy territory to Taiwan. Wondering if at any moment you're gonna get shot down. For Nancy Pelosi to go check on her stock investments. Which again, we'll talk about here in a minute.  at 7:01 AM. China closed the Taiwan straight for commercial air tra air traffic control. Um, and then they started to scramble, uh, 7 21, which was 20 minutes later. Taiwan started to scramble fighter jets to intercept Chinese or, uh, aircraft heading towards the country. All right. Now, Nancy Pelosi later released a state.  and, uh, this beautiful picture of her with her hands up, you know, if you recall her rubbing her fist together and just so excited to clap for Joe Biden, um, but it kind of look like one of those situations, she's quite the awkward character. Um, it says our congressional delegations visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to support Taiwan's vibrant democracy. Our visit is a part of broader trip to the end of Pacific, including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan focused on mutual security, economic partnership, and democratic governance. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and our, and on promoting our shared interests. It's interesting that she calls them her partner. Our partner, right? Our partner.  not, not the United States partner. All of, all of ours, uh, all of our partners, um, which again, the white house begins to distance themselves from her as a result of this. Uh, but it says our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner in on promoting our shared interest, including advancing free and open endo Pacific region. Uh, America's solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy. Our visit is one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan in no way, contradicts longstanding United States policy guided by Taiwan relations active 1979, us China joint and the six assurances. The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo. Now things started to escalate here and what we've seen as a result of all of this, uh, you know, basically the very next, you know, several, several hours later, the China's military started to announce that it was going to launch targeted military operations to counter speaker Pelosi's visits, Taiwan, the military added it would resolutely, defend territorial integrity and national sovereignty. And they didn't say where they were aiming that at. They didn't say specifically in Taiwan, they didn't know anything specific about it just said that they're willing and able to conduct targeted military operations. Now they go on to seemingly say that they're going to be doing live fire drills. And again, this is my question is like, what does a live fire drill? What does that look like? Why would you, how does that, are you just like flexing your muscles before a fist fight? Like what, what is the point of that? Right? They showed the actual tra air traffic zones, like the, the fight areas that are gonna be sectioned off as a result of this. But who knows what's gonna come of this? I think this is the very beginning of what's gonna escalate. Uh, I, I just don't see that this saber rattling doesn't turn into something more, but we will see here in just a moment, you know, very shortly, just a few minutes here, we'll see how the white house responds to this, including what, uh, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said about it. Um, China summon the us ambassador in China over speakers, uh, visit to Taiwan. China says it will carry out targeted military operations in response to the visit. And then the Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says that speaker Pelosi has a right to visit Taiwan. He adds that the United States believes China will ramp up military activity around Taiwan in the coming days. And then also said that they support the one China policy and will continue to support speaker Pelosi's trip. They basically say that like, yeah, she can do whatever she. Okay then let her do it. If she wants to go to Taiwan to check on her investment portfolio with microchips, then maybe she shouldn't be using $90 million of taxpayer money to do so. Maybe she should fly Delta.  like, see if the Delta airliner gets shot down, not a, you know, billion dollar, uh, you know, F 35 as a result of a dog fight that that came of this. So let's go ahead and watch this video. And then we'll talk about some of the, the preceding statements by the people in China, as well as the United States. But here is the Pentagon press, secretary, John Kirby, and his statements regarding this trip now on Taiwan. Cause I know that's on, uh, everybody's mind today. I wanna reaffirm that the speaker has not confirmed any travel plans and it is for the speaker to do so. And her staff. So we won't be commenting or speculating about, um, the, the stops on her trip. We have been clear from the very beginning that she will make her own decisions. And that Congress is an independent branch of government. Our constitution embeds a separation of powers. This is well known to the PRC, given our more than four decades of diplomatic relations, the speaker has the right to visit Taiwan and a speaker of the house has visited Taiwan before, without incident, as have many members of Congress, including this year, the world has seen the United States government be very clear that nothing has changed. Nothing has changed about our one China policy, which is of course guided by the Taiwan relations act. The three joint us PRC communicates in the six assurances. We have said, we have repeatedly said that we oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo. From either side, we have said that we do not support Taiwan, independence. And we have said that we expect cross straight differences to be resolved by peaceful needs. We have communicated this directly to the PRC at the highest levels. If you don't support Taiwan independence, then why is the speaker of the house going on to Twitter, supporting Taiwan independence? I just don't get how we can have such a disconnect between the third, second, third in line for the presidency. If Joe Biden dies tomorrow of old age COVID cancer or falls up the stairs, walking to get onto his plane, who's gonna take the presidency. Well, it's Kamala Harris and then it's Nancy Pelosi, who, again, we might have to worry about dying of old age at the same time, but if she's going on to these world stages and she is showing on Twitter, literally on Twitter. Saying that she supports Taiwan's democracy. We will have to choose between an and a democracy. We are showing our support of the democratic state. She's literally saying that she supports Taiwan's independence in almost every tweet that she talked about on this. And then he comes out here and, and it's all has to do with this gaslighting. Right? And he, you know, they've been gaslighting the American people for three years, and now they believe that they can not only Gaslight the people, they can Gaslight the Chinese government into thinking that, you know, we're not, we're not doing anything over here. We, we have nothing to do with our third in line for the president of the United States, making a direct attempt at threatening the sovereignty of a, some nation. You believe to be yours. It's it's it's I don't even know what to describe it as, but it's almost. As insulted as I feel when they Gaslight me, the Chinese government has to be like, yeah, what are you saying? I'm looking at Twitter right now. And Nancy Pelosi is saying that she supports the democracy of Taiwan. How do we misconstrue this? Because this man is 700 positions below Nancy Pelosi. He is not even close to this. And by the way, what the hell are these positions? Like the press secretary, the Pentagon press sec, the white house, press secretary, the Pentagon press. Secretary. What is this position for? What is this man doing besides literally getting paid to lie? About everything and read from a book, like how, how do you even get do for when you go through the interview process to be a press secretary, do they make you read Dr. Seuss allowed to people and see how convincing you can read Dr. Like, what is the process to become in this position? How much money do they get paid to literally just stand up there, sift through pieces of paper and lie about every single thing that they're talking about at all times. I don't know. It just seems like such a ridiculous position. Why don't you have the president of the United States speak to us? Oh, because then you'd have to find somebody and put somebody in that position who has the ability to form sentences. Right. That might be a problem anyways. So let's, let's watch the rest of this, but again, how I, I just don't see how you can have such conflicting conversations surrounding this. How, how the, the Pentagon press secretary can come out and say that we support the one China policy. We believe Taiwan is a part of China. And at the same time, the third, second, third in line for the presidency is going to Taiwan and saying she supports their democracy. I don't know, including as recently as last week and the phone call between president Biden and president she, the national security advisor, the secretaries of state and defense, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff have also made this very clear to Beijing in a half a dozen recent high level conversations put simply there is no reason. For Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding us policy into some sort of crisis or conflict, or use it as a pretext to increase aggressive military activity in or around the Taiwan straight. There's no reason to turn this into anything. There's no reason at all. That's why we sent 26 F 30 fives. I'm making that up. However many fighter jets they sent surrounding her aircraft. However many huge ass military assets, $90 million of taxpayer money is what was expected to come of this trip to ensure her security so that she could go again. And again, we'll look at this article, but check on her stock investments, 90 million, if you believe. It's just so baffling to me that they can even say that. Why, why, why do you guys have a problem with this what's wrong? We didn't do anything. We didn't do anything. It's like a six year old with a cookie in their mouth telling, you know, telling you they didn't grab the cookie off the counter. Right. And they got chocolate all over their face. Why are you up so upset? We didn't eat the cookie. It's so stupid. And yet over the weekend, even before speaker Pelosi arrived in the region, China conducted a live fire exercise. China appears to be positioning itself to potentially take further steps in the coming days. and perhaps over longer time horizons. Now, these potential steps from China could include military provocations, such as firing missiles in the Taiwan straight or around Taiwan operations that break historical norms such as large scale air entry into Taiwan's air defense identification, zone ages. I think you all know that acronym, air, or Naval activities that cross the median line and military exercises that could be highly publicized. This could also include actions in the diplomatic and economic space such as further spurious legal claims by Beijing's public assertions last month, or I'm sorry, like Beijing's, uh, public assertions last month at the Taiwan Strait is not an international waterway. Some of these actions would continue concerning trend lines, uh, that we've seen in recent years, but some could be of a different scope and scale. The last time Beijing fired missiles into the Taiwan Strait was 1995 and 1996. After Beijing reacted provocatively to Taiwan's president's visit, uh, to deliver and address at his Alamo mater. I wanna contrast this now between the United States and China, we and countries around the world, believe escalation serves no one Beijing's actions could have unintended consequences that only serve to increase tensions. Meanwhile, our actions are not threatening and they break no new ground, nothing about this potential visit potential visit, which oh, by the way, has precedent would change the status quo and the world should reject any PRC effort to use it to do so we will not take the bait or engage in SA rattling. At the same time, we will not be intimidated. We will keep operating in the seas and the skies of the Western Pacific as we have for decades. We will continue to support cross straight peace, stability, support, Taiwan of course, defend a free and open endo Pacific. And we're still gonna seek to maintain lines of communication with Beijing. All of that is important. And all of that, all of it is preserving the status quo. We expect to see Beijing continue to use inflammatory rhetoric and disinformation in the coming days. United States by contrast will with transparency will. I am absolutely 100% positive. The United States will act with transparency as always as shown over the last three years. oh man. Gosh, this man, at least he's better than, uh, the other woman, the white house, press secretary at convincing people and holding a straight face and being able to finish a sentence. You know, at least it's not as insulting when this man lies to our face. I don't know it. It's it's funny. We're gonna read through all of the tweets that Nancy Pelosi had here. I have him pulled up, so we got 20 seconds left in this. I'll I'll give you the rest of the clip here and then we'll, we'll walk through those end up here. We'll answer your questions. We'll give you the facts. We are also committed to keeping open lines of communication with Beijing. As I said, this is what the world expects of, not just the United States, but of China. And we encourage Beijing to keep that commitment as well. One of the main things that he said there was that we continue to support the one China policy, right? The one China policy is the fact that China believes that they own Taiwan, right? That's the major overlying theme of the one China policy. Now, as Nancy Pelosi says on the backs of that, and the very first tweet that we see about this, well, maybe the second one, she says the United States  the United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo. Our visits is one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy guided by the Taiwan relations act in 1979, she goes on to say that our delegations visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner and promote our shared interest, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Her very next, uh, tweet says by traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy. If you recall, China is not a democracy reaffirming that their freedoms of Taiwan and all democracies must be respected. The next tweet says our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan, a robust, vibrant democracy in our important partner in the endo Pacific. And this, this picture that she's in here outside. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 other people all in masks. And they're all in like black suits and she's in like a pink suit in the middle that like, somebody dressed her in , but they're all in masks, which again, you're outside. What are you doing? And even if you're inside, what are you doing? The very next post says, I like how she's like following a timeline here. Well, obviously she's not tweeting these. I would be highly, very, very surprised if Nancy Pelosi was actually on Twitter or knew how to use it in her age, but, um, in the recent days. Yeah. And she kind of moves on from the Taiwan situation. Uh, let's see if she has anymore here. Nope. She moves on. So, um, the last one that she said was, uh, about 17 hours ago and it said our delegation had the distinct privilege of meeting with the president of Taiwan. We discussed how America and Taiwan can deepen our economic ties. And by that she means her investments in longstanding chip companies.  we discussed how America and Taiwan can deepen our economic ties, further strengthen our security partnerships and defend our shared democratic values. Nancy, how do you plan on defending our shared democratic values? When the Pentagon says that they do not support your trip, that they have nothing to do with your trip, that you are going on this trip alone and they won't tell us why. And speaking of why let's jump into some of the theories allegedly as to why Nancy Pelosi actually went to Taiwan now to be fully transparent. This is not from any legitimate article, but several people online. Who are going to give their opinions as to why they believe that Nancy Pelosi is actually in Taiwan. All right. Now, an interesting situation that occurred was recently Nancy Pelosi actually sold, I believe about 50% or her not her. Of course not her. She would never trade stocks with insider information. It was her husband. He has nothing to do with her. They never share information. They don't talk about things that could potentially make them money. Of course they wouldn't do that. Her husband sold about half of their shares of the Envidia stock. All right. So, um, the first thing that says it's probably something to do with the millions that she just invested into Envidia uh, TSMC is the world's premier provider of Silicon wafer. Their clientele includes apple AMD, Invidia, et cetera. Invidia's particular in particular just realized they bought too much capacity for TM. TMC S's, uh, process nodes. The crash of crypto is to blame for that. The crash of crypto just saw demand for Nvidia GPS plummet. They ordered way too many chips expecting crypto to stay strong. Now as to why she's going there, TSMC will not change the existing deal for the chips. With Nvidia. This puts Invidia in a bad position because demand is now low and supply is going to be enormous. She owns a ton of Invidia stock and that stock price will plummet. If supply isn't reduced in some way, she's probably trying to go to Taiwan to get TSMC, to play ball. She could threaten them directly by holding up the chips act in Congress, costing TSMC, billions TSMC is set to receive money in the aforementioned act to subsidize the construction of a silicone fab in Arizona. It's literally a matter of national security that they build that fab. Otherwise when China sees as Taiwan and they will eventually China will control the best processors on the planet. Uninhibited even Intel is years behind TSM C's design Nancy probably just doesn't wanna lose millions on a bad buy. And she just is throwing her weight around threatening national security to make a few dollars. No Nancy Pelosi would not, not overcome her integrity would not, would not put her reputation on the line to make money. She makes $200,000 a year as the speaker of the house or something like that. Right? That's, that's more than enough to, to house herself in a $10 billion house or whatever the house she lives in.  uh, somebody asks on that thread do, should I buy TSMC stock now before China's takeover and somebody responds and says, China's seizing Taiwan as a matter of when. And they will control a good portion of the computer chip supply. It's one of the easiest annexes in the Asian region, but they won't invade before the us builds its own steady supply of chips because of political fallout, which would last for a duration of half a presidency until the public loses interest in Asians. I didn't say that , um, somebody said that she sold her position in Nvidia. Somebody responded by saying that she sold less than half of it, still 6.5 million position that she's in right now, which is approximately one 20th, maybe not 1 21 16th, one 17th of the total cost of the military tax hours that were spent for her to ensure her own safety, going to Taiwan in the first place. Maybe we can cut a deal with Nancy, like, Hey, don't go to Taiwan and start a world war. And maybe let's just, let's give her like a $2 million, you know, check as a result. And then she doesn't have to go play these little games and, and, you know, potentially cause the deaths of tens of millions of people, somebody else went on the same, speaking on the same subject about the chips, which seems to be a theme regarding this visit. They said that she is going to Taiwan to make a deal about TSMC. TSMC is quite literally a key part of Taiwan's defense strategy. There really isn't much competition with TSMC on the bleeding edge of chip production. And the few people that can compete are still behind them. If they were knocked out of the tech industry would be set back a decade. At least even if competitors Samsung could speed up their development and create a competing node, TSMC represents a huge percentage of the market that, um, that them going down would absolutely cripple tech markets. The other dominance of TSMC and the complete reliance on TSMC by the global tech industry is why Europe United States and China are all investing so heavily in ship. Taiwan, isn't stupid. They know they can't stand up to China and they fight TSM. C's dominance is their defense strategy. Taiwan has made the west so helplessly dependent on them and the west can't afford to let China invade. Pelosi is there to make a deal. I have no doubt. She will line her own pockets in the process, but let's not get ourselves here. Pelosi does not give a shit about the United States. You think she gives a fuck about Taiwan. This person says she will coddle them like the rest of the west until the very moment the us chip fabs can complete can compete and don't need TSMC anymore. The second Taiwan is no longer an integral part of the economy. You can bet your ass. People like Pelosi. Won't give the AODA of a fuck about them anymore.  that was beautifully written. Thank you so much. Um, Again, somebody else said, should I invest in their stock? What happens if the stock value in China captures Taiwan? Um, somebody else said that it's being kept down by the China threats, providing how stupid ball street is insanely undervalued stock. Nothing will happen to TSMC. The tech they use comes from ASML in Europe. If they can rebuild it somewhere else, it can be rebuilt somewhere else in the world. The chip act is supposed, uh, supposed to pay for them to build a plant in Texas. Supposedly Taiwan doesn't want to do it because they don't wanna lose their bargaining chip against China. Interesting. Very interesting. So there you have it. That is the theories behind why Nancy Pelosi is actually going there because she wouldn't tell anybody Nancy Pelosi would not disclose why she was going to Taiwan besides her tweets that make it seem like she's doing it for foreign policy, which is obviously according to most sources and by most sources, I mean, a bunch of random people on the internet  has nothing to do with it. Um, so take it with a grain of salt, but that's what they're saying. All right now, one thing I do find interesting regarding this whole thing is the difference in the way that they headlines reacted to the, to Nancy Pelosi, going to Taiwan and Donald Trump specifically just taking a phone call from Taiwan's president Nancy Pelosi, literally met with Taiwan's president and Donald Trump took a phone call and got just obliterated for doing so. So let's read the headlines. It says Nancy Pelosi tells this is both from the same article or from the same writer from the guardian. And it says that Nancy Pelosi tells president Cy us will not abandon Taiwan. That is the statement made by the guardian about her visit. Okay. Now what they said. When Trump specifically. So if you like recall the way that Trump was treated in the media, it's quite comical to look at the variations compared to that his presidency and no, right. He was just like, you know what I'm saying? It was, it was just the way the media treated him in the headlines was like everything that he did was a national crisis. Every phone call, literally every phone call he took was an atrocious act of self, you know, uh, self help and, and not for our country, you know, everything he did was horrific. So Nancy Pelosi goes to meet the president and the headline is Nancy Pelosi tells president SI us will not abandon Taiwan. The other headline is that Nancy Pelosi's, Nancy Pelosi pledges us solidarity with Taiwan. Okay. Those are your two headlines by the guardian for Nancy Pelosi. Okay. Now. The headlines for Donald Trump. When he specifically just took a phone call, all he did was take a phone call, nothing crazy. The headline was Trump's phone call with Taiwan, president risks, China's wrath risks. China's wrath for taking a phone call, not for flying a plane there with a bunch of military assets to protect him along with all of these aircraft carriers and you know, all of these missiles on top of those beautiful carriers and F 30 fives following in pursuit. And no, none of that just took a phone call. Now let's just read the first little couple sentences here. It says Donald Trump looked to have sparked a potentially damaging diplomatic role with China. On Friday, after speaking to Taiwanese president on the telephone and they move experts, would an expert said would anger Beijing, the call first reported by the TA a times and confirmed by the new financial times is thought to be the first between the leader of the island and us president or president elect since ties between America and Taiwan were severed in 1979 at Beijing's behest. The us closes embassy in Taiwan, a democratically ruled island, which Beijing, Beijing considers a breakaway Providence in the late 1970s. Following the historic re reapproach between Beijing and Washington, that stemmed from Richard Nixon's 1972 trip to China since then the us adhered to the so-called one China principle, which officially considers the independently governed island part of the same single Chinese nation as the mainland. Trump's transition team said Cy, who was elected Taiwan's first female president in January had congratulated the billionaire tycoon on his recent victory. So they start to fear monger. They say that it's gonna be against that just for taking a phone call  now Nancy Pelosi goes there. And all of a sudden the guardian believes that she's doing the right thing, right? that they say that China cannot stop other world leaders. Visiting Taiwan says Nancy Pelosi, right? Singing the praises from the mountain tops. And when Trump takes a phone call, he's dealing with the wrath of China. Wild. All right. And then the last thing that we will talk about here, something that is not in the news, as much as it should be currently is that Paul Pelosi Nancy Pelosi's husband is to be arraigned on DUI charges in Napa county. Paul Pelosi husband, the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to be arraigned at eight 30 on Wednesday today in Napa county superior court. According to a press release from the Napa county district attorney's office, the DA's office filed charges after Pelosi was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence on May 28th, Pelosi was reportedly in a car accident. The night he was arrested, the charges include driving under the influence of alcohol con causing injury and driving with a zero, uh, 0.08 blood percent blood alcohol level or higher. According to California pen code 1977. Defendants may appear through their attorney for misdemeanor DUI cases, meaning they don't need to be present in the courtroom unless a judicial officer orders. It Pelosi has not been ordered according to the DA's office at arraignment, a judicial officer nor, uh, notifies the defendant of the crimes they have been charged with. Then a formal reading of the complaint can be waived da LA, then the defendant and their counselor can enter a plea. The case may then be continued to another date after a plea charge. Is set in the jury trial. Now it's interesting that he even got charged in this case that he's even going to court and that anybody ever found out about it. I would think if you're Nancy Pelosi and you have the ability to get 90 million to be, you know, your, your fleet of vehicles that you get to take with you to show that you're a thug against the Chinese government, that you know, maybe our own government wouldn't go after your husband for a DUI. Oh, and here's another article showing his mugshot, which is absolutely atrocious. Looks like a, um, methed out author.  it says that mugshot from Paul Pelosi husband, the speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi has been released at the night of the arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Last month, Pelosi was arrested on May 28th by the California highway patrol for driving under the influence of alcohol, um, under the suspicion of D a DUI. So I've heard people say that maybe this is, you know, some type of. You know, uh, some, some silly people have reported that. I dunno. It's interesting that at the same time, as she's flying millions of dollars of us tax dollars in military assets to Taiwan, her husband's in court over a DUI for running into somebody. Now, I don't believe this is the first time he's dealt with this. Uh, I've heard, I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but I've heard that Pelosi's husband has been in this type of trouble before. And he's 82 years old. What are you doing? Getting a DUI at 82.  like, let, like you're getting drunk enough to be over the limit at 82 years old. And then also driving your vehicle. Like, was he like hanging out with the homies at the local bar? I don't know, but here here's what I think. I, I think we're getting into some really iffy waters with this whole worldwide conflict situation between Ukraine and Russia. Right. We haven't seen as much Saab rattling from Russia recently with the United States, but now China entering the arena. We've kind of been waiting on this. We've been looking out for this situation. China has now entered the chat, right? China is now Sabre rattling, not just at Taiwan, but at us leadership in governmental officials. So this is where it starts to get iffy. And if China enters the conversation and Russia's pissed off at us, because we were throwing our buddies in Ukraine, all of the missiles we could find to kill their own citizens. Mm. Things could get squirrly. Right. Uh, again, I've, I've talked about this analogy a bunch, but if you were in a bar and your buddy was in a fight and all of a sudden the guy that he's fighting, his buddy throws him a knife. You're probably gonna throw him a gun. Right. If you have the ability to right. It's like this weird consequence of events, when you're funding the oppositions. Uh, you know, ability to fight against a world superpower. Eventually they're gonna come for you. Right? And now that we have China and Russia entering into this worldwide global arena at the same time, things are just gonna get weirder and weirder. So we're gonna have to see where this goes. I'm not super posi. You know, I'm not super, uh, optimistic that this doesn't go in a direction that doesn't have to lead to some sort of war conflict for the first time between world super powers since you know, 1942. Uh, but hopefully that's not the case, but it's definitely a concern right now. You know, we see all of this weirdness going on, all of the things leading up to this and within a year of presidency, not only does Russia, Ukraine, Russia invade Ukraine, and China's saber raddling at Nancy Pelosi, visiting Taiwan. Again, we're gonna have to see where it goes, but it it's, it's, it's quite concerning. And that's what I got for you today. I hope they gave you an update on Nancy Pelosi. Now, one thing that I would like to do in the future, I'm going to get back to some deep dives. I'm going to get away from all of the political rhetoric that we've been talking about over the last several episodes. We'll include some of the recent events and things like that. But I am going to get back to our roots, which is talking about.  all of the craziness that is going on behind the curtain. Right. I think the next episode, or at least in the very new future, I would like to talk about some of the, the food aspects. Right? You see all of the bugs, they're trying to get you to eat. you see, um, you know, all of this things about seed oils coming out and all of the things that are government in our, you know, uh, worldwide, um, multinational corporations are pushing on us as a, a culture. You see bill gates buying all the farmland, you see China buying all the farmland, you see all of these fad diets coming into play, and, and that have all of these, you know, chemicals and grossness involved. And then in the very near future, we're gonna start bringing on some guests. 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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Today we’ve got drama overseas, as Nancy Pelosi defies China’s warnings, in her visit to Taiwan… Then close to home, the DOJ sues Idaho over law imposing a ‘near total ban on abortion’... this and more on this news brief…. But first: Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? The Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. 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Alright, back to China… they’re not happy with Nancy Pelosi… who is though? https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-furious-pelosi-lands-taiwan-promises-all-necessary-measures-defend-itself China furious after Pelosi lands in Taiwan, promises 'all necessary measures' to defend itself The People's Republic of China released a lengthy statement Tuesday condemning the arrival of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island of Taiwan. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the statement, in which the Chinese government accuses Pelosi, D-Calif., of undermining U.S.-China relations and encouraging the "separatist forces for ‘Taiwan independence.’" Pelosi landed in Taiwan late Tuesday night local time, making her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island since Newt Gingrich in 1997. "This is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués. It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and seriously infringes upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote. "There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China." The People's Republic of China has long claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait, the relatively narrow strip of ocean between the island of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. The Chinese military has frequently sent planes into the area, testing Taiwan's air defense zone. The USS Ronald Reagan and a strike group are currently positioned near Taiwan after they left a port in Singapore on Tuesday. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the news but said it was a planned trip. Pelosi is traveling with a House delegation that includes Democratic Reps. Gregory Meeks of New York, Mark Takano of California, Suzan DelBene of Washington, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Andy Kim of New Jersey. Here’s more from Fox News on this developing situation: China issues new threats after Pelosi lands in Taiwan-Play 0:52-2:30 The world awaits… it’s going to be interesting to see what our Lord has in store through this situation developing in Taiwan… Let’s shift our eyes back to the U.S. as Idaho is in the news… https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/doj-sues-idaho-over-state-law-near-total-abortion-ban DOJ sues Idaho over law imposing 'near-total ban' on abortion The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Idaho over the state's law banning abortion after six weeks, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Tuesday. The legal filing marks the first time President Joe Biden's Justice Department launched a challenge against a state for abortion restrictions since the landmark June 24 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned a half-century of abortion access precedent, which the president decried as a "realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court." The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, contends that the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act preempts the state law. The federal law requires physicians to perform medically stabilizing abortions in an emergency. Garland explained there are circumstances in which abortion is "necessary" if a patient is undergoing an unstable condition during pregnancy. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, who leads the reproductive rights task force, said the DOJ is seeking a declaratory judgment that Idaho's law "violates the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution and is preempted by federal law where it conflicts with EMTALA." The federal agency's lawsuit noted that the state has "passed a near-absolute ban on abortion,” which after taking effect on Aug. 25 will make it a criminal offense to perform an abortion “in all but extremely narrow circumstances.” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra also released a statement following the DOJ's announcement, saying the department will continue to partner with the DOJ to enforce federal laws protecting healthcare "including abortions." Meanwhile, the Idaho Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments Wednesday on challenges over its near-total abortion ban, according to the Idaho Press. Attorneys for Idaho will seek to protect three separate restrictive abortion laws passed by the state. Ladies and gentleman, please keep our state in your prayers as a legal battle takes center stage. We wish to see this abomination of abortion brought down in Idaho, and this would be a huge step. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/california-newsom-state-of-emergency-monkeypox/index.html Elsewhere in the US, California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox outbreak This is from CNN. The governors of California and Illinois declared states of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads nationwide. Monday's declarations come as more than 5,800 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the US. California had more than 800 cases Tuesday, while Illinois had more than 500, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the Biden administration has not issued a nationwide public health emergency declaration. California is the third and largest state to issue a statewide declaration related to the disease. New York was the first to do so. California's move allows emergency medical services personnel throughout the state to administer FDA-approved monkeypox vaccines, expanding the pool of people able to inoculate residents against the virus even as a vaccine shortage persists. Illinois' declaration also will make more resources available to combat the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. The Chicago and state public health departments announced Illinois' first presumptive case June 2. Monkeypox is a poxvirus, related to smallpox, that usually causes pimple- or blister-like lesions, as well as flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches, chills and respiratory symptoms, according to the CDC. And guys, great news, I found out a great way to avoid Monkey Pox, here it is… don’t be gay! Be heterosexual, and find a godly man or woman to marry, and you’re home free! Yes I realize it’s probably not that simple. But anyways… California has received more than 61,000 vaccine doses so far and distributed more than 25,000, according to the governor's news release. Los Angeles County has received its own vaccine allocation, and state officials said California will make additional allocations in the coming weeks. Last week, Sodom… oh wait I mean, San Francisco became the first major US city to declare a local health emergency on monkeypox. Now hidden towards the bottom of CNN’s article is this following paragraph: “A large number of cases in this outbreak have been in men who have sex with men, including gay and bisexual men, and public health officials are focusing their prevention efforts on this group. The virus is not unique to this community, but the nature of its close-contact spread has led to a disproportionate impact.” Following the emergency declaration in California, Equality California, a major LGBT rights nonprofit organization, applauded the governor's move, noting in a statement that the virus "continues to disproportionately affect gay, bisexual and queer men here in California and across the country." Hey speaking of gays, are you being discriminated against at your work place because you hold to the Bible? Then you need to talk to my friends at RedBalloon.work. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work Alright, enough of that happy stuff from our friends at reballoon, let’s get back to our corrupt society! https://dailycaller.com/2022/08/01/phillip-magness-facebook-recession-fack-check/ ‘Orwellian Hellscape’: Top Economist Says Facebook Fact-Checked Recession Claim To Cover For White House A top economist slammed Facebook’s “Orwellian” fact-checking system after he was given a “partly false” rating for stating the U.S. entered a recession. Dr. Phillip Magness, the research and education director at the American Institute for Economic Research, shared a screenshot of a recent post from July 24 that Facebook fact-checked. “Independent fact-checkers reviewed the photo and said it was partly false,” the fact-check read. “Facebook added a notice to the post.” Magness called the fact-check “Orwellian.” “We live in an Orwellian hell-scape,” Magness posted. “Facebook is now ‘fact-checking’ anyone who questions the White House’s word-games about the definition of a recession.” Magness furthered his assertion in a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) op-ed that the U.S. is, in fact, in a recession, and that the Biden administration is trying to cover it up by “playing word games.” Newly released data shows the real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022, marking the second consecutive quarter of negative GDP growth. While the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) uses several factors to determine whether the U.S. is in a recession, economist Julius Shiskin wrote in 1974 that two consecutive quarters of declining GDP is a good rule of thumb to define a recession, with that definition becoming somewhat of a standard. The White House has gone out of its way to deny that the economy is in a recession, with President Joe Biden declaring Thursday the state of the economy “doesn’t sound like a recession.” The White House also posted a blog that said the NBER indicated there is a “strong growth in the U.S. economy” and therefore the current state of things does not indicate a recession. Things have become so confusing that Wikipedia had to place a pause on editing the term “recession” after the definition was altered 41 times within roughly one week. Users repeatedly deleted the technical definition that described a recession as having two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. So, you guys know me… I love to end my segments with my favorite topic, sports! Well today I’m not going to talk about sports, I’m going to talk about NASCAR. Oh zinger! Now I know… I know… your body goes through a lot of stress in NASCAR, I get it… let’s just get into the story… Ty Dillon After Getting Run Over By Kyle Larson: “Luckily The Good Lord Was Keeping An Eye Out For Me, Keeping Me Safe” Ty Dillon thanked God for keeping him safe after Kyle Larson slammed into during the events of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Larson ran over Dillon going around 170 mph coming into the sharp right hand turn 1. As Larson attempted to make the corner with Dillon on his outside, he launched over the curb into Dillon’s door. Kyle Larson has issue, slams into Ty Dillon at Indy- Play 1:35-2:26 Well Thank God both drivers were okay. As I’ve said before you can find all of the articles and sources for our newsbriefs in the show notes, and you’ll be able to see the crash for yourselves, and it could have been a lot worse. This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief… If you liked the show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you want to sign up for a club membership, sign up for our conference, or become a magazine subscriber, you could do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com, and if you want to reach out to me about corporate partnerships, our conference, or just a news story you want me to cover, email me at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com… For CrossPolitic news, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022. Today we’ve got drama overseas, as Nancy Pelosi defies China’s warnings, in her visit to Taiwan… Then close to home, the DOJ sues Idaho over law imposing a ‘near total ban on abortion’... this and more on this news brief…. But first: Dropwave Do you have a podcast, or thinking about starting one? Does your church have a podcast feed for sermons? The Dropwave.io is for you. Cancel culture is like walking on a thin glass bridge over the Grand Canyon. Every step you take could get you killed, I mean canceled. Since the beginning CrossPolitic has been working on being antifragile, so no matter what happens, our content can still be delivered to your tv and to your podcast. 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Alright, back to China… they’re not happy with Nancy Pelosi… who is though? https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-furious-pelosi-lands-taiwan-promises-all-necessary-measures-defend-itself China furious after Pelosi lands in Taiwan, promises 'all necessary measures' to defend itself The People's Republic of China released a lengthy statement Tuesday condemning the arrival of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island of Taiwan. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the statement, in which the Chinese government accuses Pelosi, D-Calif., of undermining U.S.-China relations and encouraging the "separatist forces for ‘Taiwan independence.’" Pelosi landed in Taiwan late Tuesday night local time, making her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island since Newt Gingrich in 1997. "This is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués. It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and seriously infringes upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote. "There is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China." The People's Republic of China has long claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait, the relatively narrow strip of ocean between the island of Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. The Chinese military has frequently sent planes into the area, testing Taiwan's air defense zone. The USS Ronald Reagan and a strike group are currently positioned near Taiwan after they left a port in Singapore on Tuesday. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the news but said it was a planned trip. Pelosi is traveling with a House delegation that includes Democratic Reps. Gregory Meeks of New York, Mark Takano of California, Suzan DelBene of Washington, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Andy Kim of New Jersey. Here’s more from Fox News on this developing situation: China issues new threats after Pelosi lands in Taiwan-Play 0:52-2:30 The world awaits… it’s going to be interesting to see what our Lord has in store through this situation developing in Taiwan… Let’s shift our eyes back to the U.S. as Idaho is in the news… https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/doj-sues-idaho-over-state-law-near-total-abortion-ban DOJ sues Idaho over law imposing 'near-total ban' on abortion The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Idaho over the state's law banning abortion after six weeks, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Tuesday. The legal filing marks the first time President Joe Biden's Justice Department launched a challenge against a state for abortion restrictions since the landmark June 24 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision overturned a half-century of abortion access precedent, which the president decried as a "realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court." The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, contends that the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act preempts the state law. The federal law requires physicians to perform medically stabilizing abortions in an emergency. Garland explained there are circumstances in which abortion is "necessary" if a patient is undergoing an unstable condition during pregnancy. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, who leads the reproductive rights task force, said the DOJ is seeking a declaratory judgment that Idaho's law "violates the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution and is preempted by federal law where it conflicts with EMTALA." The federal agency's lawsuit noted that the state has "passed a near-absolute ban on abortion,” which after taking effect on Aug. 25 will make it a criminal offense to perform an abortion “in all but extremely narrow circumstances.” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra also released a statement following the DOJ's announcement, saying the department will continue to partner with the DOJ to enforce federal laws protecting healthcare "including abortions." Meanwhile, the Idaho Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments Wednesday on challenges over its near-total abortion ban, according to the Idaho Press. Attorneys for Idaho will seek to protect three separate restrictive abortion laws passed by the state. Ladies and gentleman, please keep our state in your prayers as a legal battle takes center stage. We wish to see this abomination of abortion brought down in Idaho, and this would be a huge step. https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/01/health/california-newsom-state-of-emergency-monkeypox/index.html Elsewhere in the US, California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox outbreak This is from CNN. The governors of California and Illinois declared states of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads nationwide. Monday's declarations come as more than 5,800 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the US. California had more than 800 cases Tuesday, while Illinois had more than 500, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the Biden administration has not issued a nationwide public health emergency declaration. California is the third and largest state to issue a statewide declaration related to the disease. New York was the first to do so. California's move allows emergency medical services personnel throughout the state to administer FDA-approved monkeypox vaccines, expanding the pool of people able to inoculate residents against the virus even as a vaccine shortage persists. Illinois' declaration also will make more resources available to combat the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. The Chicago and state public health departments announced Illinois' first presumptive case June 2. Monkeypox is a poxvirus, related to smallpox, that usually causes pimple- or blister-like lesions, as well as flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches, chills and respiratory symptoms, according to the CDC. And guys, great news, I found out a great way to avoid Monkey Pox, here it is… don’t be gay! Be heterosexual, and find a godly man or woman to marry, and you’re home free! Yes I realize it’s probably not that simple. But anyways… California has received more than 61,000 vaccine doses so far and distributed more than 25,000, according to the governor's news release. Los Angeles County has received its own vaccine allocation, and state officials said California will make additional allocations in the coming weeks. Last week, Sodom… oh wait I mean, San Francisco became the first major US city to declare a local health emergency on monkeypox. Now hidden towards the bottom of CNN’s article is this following paragraph: “A large number of cases in this outbreak have been in men who have sex with men, including gay and bisexual men, and public health officials are focusing their prevention efforts on this group. The virus is not unique to this community, but the nature of its close-contact spread has led to a disproportionate impact.” Following the emergency declaration in California, Equality California, a major LGBT rights nonprofit organization, applauded the governor's move, noting in a statement that the virus "continues to disproportionately affect gay, bisexual and queer men here in California and across the country." Hey speaking of gays, are you being discriminated against at your work place because you hold to the Bible? Then you need to talk to my friends at RedBalloon.work. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work Alright, enough of that happy stuff from our friends at reballoon, let’s get back to our corrupt society! https://dailycaller.com/2022/08/01/phillip-magness-facebook-recession-fack-check/ ‘Orwellian Hellscape’: Top Economist Says Facebook Fact-Checked Recession Claim To Cover For White House A top economist slammed Facebook’s “Orwellian” fact-checking system after he was given a “partly false” rating for stating the U.S. entered a recession. Dr. Phillip Magness, the research and education director at the American Institute for Economic Research, shared a screenshot of a recent post from July 24 that Facebook fact-checked. “Independent fact-checkers reviewed the photo and said it was partly false,” the fact-check read. “Facebook added a notice to the post.” Magness called the fact-check “Orwellian.” “We live in an Orwellian hell-scape,” Magness posted. “Facebook is now ‘fact-checking’ anyone who questions the White House’s word-games about the definition of a recession.” Magness furthered his assertion in a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) op-ed that the U.S. is, in fact, in a recession, and that the Biden administration is trying to cover it up by “playing word games.” Newly released data shows the real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022, marking the second consecutive quarter of negative GDP growth. While the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) uses several factors to determine whether the U.S. is in a recession, economist Julius Shiskin wrote in 1974 that two consecutive quarters of declining GDP is a good rule of thumb to define a recession, with that definition becoming somewhat of a standard. The White House has gone out of its way to deny that the economy is in a recession, with President Joe Biden declaring Thursday the state of the economy “doesn’t sound like a recession.” The White House also posted a blog that said the NBER indicated there is a “strong growth in the U.S. economy” and therefore the current state of things does not indicate a recession. Things have become so confusing that Wikipedia had to place a pause on editing the term “recession” after the definition was altered 41 times within roughly one week. Users repeatedly deleted the technical definition that described a recession as having two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. So, you guys know me… I love to end my segments with my favorite topic, sports! Well today I’m not going to talk about sports, I’m going to talk about NASCAR. Oh zinger! Now I know… I know… your body goes through a lot of stress in NASCAR, I get it… let’s just get into the story… Ty Dillon After Getting Run Over By Kyle Larson: “Luckily The Good Lord Was Keeping An Eye Out For Me, Keeping Me Safe” Ty Dillon thanked God for keeping him safe after Kyle Larson slammed into during the events of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Larson ran over Dillon going around 170 mph coming into the sharp right hand turn 1. As Larson attempted to make the corner with Dillon on his outside, he launched over the curb into Dillon’s door. Kyle Larson has issue, slams into Ty Dillon at Indy- Play 1:35-2:26 Well Thank God both drivers were okay. As I’ve said before you can find all of the articles and sources for our newsbriefs in the show notes, and you’ll be able to see the crash for yourselves, and it could have been a lot worse. This has been your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief… If you liked the show, hit that share button for me would ya? If you want to sign up for a club membership, sign up for our conference, or become a magazine subscriber, you could do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com, and if you want to reach out to me about corporate partnerships, our conference, or just a news story you want me to cover, email me at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com… For CrossPolitic news, I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless.

Tàu sân bay USS Ronald Reagan của Mỹ dự kiến sẽ đến Việt Nam vào cuối tháng này nhưng chuyến thăm đã bị hủy bỏ giữa lúc căng thẳng tăng cao trên Biển Đông. Xem thêm: https://bit.ly/3wSHe49 Tin tức đáng chú ý khác: Vì sao tàu sân bay Mỹ hủy chuyến thăm Việt Nam? Putin: Việt Nam sẽ giúp điều phối giải quyết các vấn đề cấp thiết quốc tế. Bộ Văn hóa chưa xử lý hai nghệ sĩ bị cáo buộc hiếp dâm ở Tây Ban Nha. Tình báo Anh: Cuộc phản công của Ukraine đang có đà tiến. Cựu ký giả Nga phản đối chiến tranh bị phạt hành chính. Triều Tiên nói đã sẵn sàng chiến tranh hạt nhân nghênh cản. Ngành sản xuất đồ chơi Ấn Độ bùng nổ sau khi giảm nhập hàng TQ kém chất lượng. Nhà thờ Đức Bà ở Paris sẽ mở cửa lại vào năm 2024. Nếu không vào được VOA, xin hãy dùng đường link https://bit.ly/VOATiengViet3 hoặc https://bit.ly/VOATiengViet4 để vượt tường lửa

Tàu sân bay USS Ronald Reagan của Mỹ dự kiến sẽ đến Việt Nam vào cuối tháng này nhưng, theo các nguồn tin cho biết, chuyến thăm đã bị hủy bỏ giữa lúc căng thẳng tăng cao trên Biển Đông.

Hàng không mẫu hạm USS Ronald Reagan của Mỹ dự kiến sẽ đến thăm Việt Nam vào cuối tháng 7, một nguồn tin ngoại giao cho VOA biết, trong khi tàu này đang thao dượt tác chiến ở Biển Đông. Xem thêm: https://bit.ly/3wSHe49 Tin tức đáng chú ý khác: Thu nhập đầu người VN xếp 7/11 Đông Nam Á, hạng 130/195 trên thế giới. Tin nói hàng không mẫu hạm Mỹ sắp thăm Việt Nam. Trung Quốc ‘coi trọng' đề nghị của Việt Nam về cải thiện thông quan tại cửa khẩu. Dân Philippines biểu tình chống Trung Quốc thâu tóm Biển Đông. Bắc Kinh cảnh báo Mỹ chớ hỗ trợ nước khác nhằm chống lại TQ. Tổng thống Sri Lanka bỏ trốn, người biểu tình xông vào văn phòng Thủ tướng. Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, Nga, Ukraine, LHQ bàn cách xuất cảng ngũ cốc. Ông Biden đi Trung Đông, thúc đẩy ổn định khu vực và chống ảnh hưởng của Iran, Nga, TQ. Lạm phát tại Mỹ tiếp tục leo thang. Nếu không vào được VOA, xin hãy dùng đường link https://bit.ly/VOATiengViet3 hoặc https://bit.ly/VOATiengViet4 để vượt tường lửa

Trung Quốc nói họ 'đuổi' khu trục hạm Mỹ ra khỏi các đảo tranh chấp ở Hoàng Sa; Tổng thống Sri Lanka chạy sang Maldives, người biểu tình chiếm văn phòng thủ tướng; Thu nhập đầu người Việt Nam đứng thứ bảy Đông Nam Á, 130 trên thế giới Tin nói tàu sân bay Mỹ USS Ronald Reagan sẽ ghé thăm Việt Nam.

Worship the Righteous and Humble KingReading of Zechariah 9Prayer“Peace through strength.” That is the official motto of the USS Ronald Reagan. It's one of ten Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the US fleet. They are the largest warships in the world. “Peace through Strength.” That phrase comes from Reagan himself, who in the 1980 presidential election said this: “to be prepared for war is one of the most effective means to preserving peace.” But Reagan wasn't the first to adopt this strategy. In fact, it has been used many times. Some say it originated in second century Rome. The Roman Emperor Hadrian used similar words. He built a massive wall spanning from coast to coast and he both enlarged and equipped the Roman military. All with the goal of stability and peace.But is it even possible to have lasting peace on earth?On a human level, perhaps “peace through strength” works. But then again, what happens when multiple nations have a similar military strategy but with different views of peace. In that situation, “peace through strength” turns into “peace through war” which then just turns into war.In Zechariah 9, God reveals a radically different strategy for peace. Peace not through human strength, but rather peace through humility and human weakness. That's a radical message. It's very counter-intuitive. I mean, how can worldly weakness bring about peace? But yet, that's the focus of this chapter. And, right in the middle of the chapter, verse 9, we're introduced to a coming king. He will be the one through which God will bring this radical peace.As we look at these verses, it is helpful to understand two layers. • There's the earthly layer – what was happening or would happen on earth. The earthly reality.• And there's the heavenly layer – what these verses point to beyond earth, in heaven. The spiritual reality.It's similar to, but the opposite of the prior chapters in Zechariah. Last week, I reminded you that the prophetic visions at the beginning of the book were like a heavenly perspective of an earthly reality. That's why we read of strange other-worldly elements in them. Well, these last chapters are very different. They give us an earthly perspective of a heavenly reality. They are more like traditional prophecies in the Bible. They foretell the future through concrete earthly situations, and point to heavenly realities. We'll see this in several way in the final chapters of Zechariah.This morning, we read together the Lord's prayer. One of the things we pray for in the Lord's prayer is “thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Those are the words that Jesus gave us to pray, and they recognize these two realities. Earthly realities and heavenly realities.Children! This can be really hard to think about. Everything in your world is about things, and people, and places. It's hard to imagine something that you can't see, like heaven. This is not the best analogy, but think of a video game where you are entering into a different world. When you're playing that game, you're still in this world here, but there are things going on in that realm. Well, as you grow older, you will realize that life is more than what you can see. There are spiritual realities and there are truths beyond this world. Heaven is real. We can't see it now, but it's a real place with God's presence. And it is and will be filled with God's people.For all of us, as we read our Bibles, we have to understand that it speaks about things on earth, in our lives now, and things in heaven. Things we can't see but which we are assured are real. In the book of Hebrews chapter 11, we're told that “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” In the Scriptures, we learn true things about heaven. Even though we can see them, we are assured of them because God has revealed them.That's why peace through human weakness sounds radical when we think about from an earthly human perspective. But when we think about peace from a heavenly perspective, with God's purpose and means, we can begin to understand how lasting peace is possible.Ok, that's a little bit of an overview as well as a little bit of guidance.The humble king of verse 9 is really the center of this chapter. He is the Lord himself.To give us some organization, we'll consider three things:1. This humble King is the one who will overcome his enemies (the first 8 verses).2. Second. who will establish peace and freedom (verses 9-13)3. Who will save his people (verses 14-17)1. Who will overcome his enemies So first - the Lord will overcome his enemies.These first few verses are full of dominion and destruction. City after city is defeated. And we're given specific names. Lots of them.• Verse 1 - The land of Hadrach and the city of Damascus• Verse 2 – Hamath and Tyre and Sidon• Verse 5 – Ashkelon and Gaza and Ekron• Verse 6 – Ashdod and PhilistiaIf you were to locate these cities on a map, you would find that they begin in the north, in modern day Syria. Damascus is still there to this day. And they continue south into modern day Israel, and down to Gaza and Ashdod, which are on the coast. So these cities were all north or west of Jerusalem. To give you some perspective, the distance from the northern most city to the southwestern most city is about the same as from Greenville to Atlanta.And as you heard, the language used in the first 5 verses is language of judgment and defeat. God's judgment. “The Lord is against the land.” Verse 1. And then we see God's wrath against these cities.Now, we're not going to work through every city and situation. However, special attention was given to Tyre in verses 2-4. Tyre was a very wealthy city. They were very self-sufficient. In fact, it was situated on an island in the Mediterranean, but only half a mile off the coast. About 40,000 people lived on this island. Tyre was also very powerful. And do you know what Tyre's military strategy was? Peace through strength. Tyre was the most fortified city in the region. They built walls up to 150 feet high. Verse 3 mentions the rampart – referring to her walls. And they had war ships patrolling the waters between. Their navy and city defense seemed impenetrable.Yet verse 4 says, “the Lord will strip her of her possessions and strike down her power on the sea, and she shall be devoured by fire.” To the hearer in 500 BC, that was quite a shocking prophecy!Yet, it's exactly what happened. You see, these cities were all defeated, in the order listed, including Tyre. It happened in the 4th century under Alexander the Great. In the year 332 BC, the Greeks under Alexander built a 200-foot-wide causeway out to Tyre. It took seven months. And with a combination of ships and catapults, they eventually overcame the city. They killed 8000 people, sold 30,000 people into slavery, and burned most of the city to the ground, just as verse 4 describes.The prophecy of these verses came true. Similar to the way he used the Babylonians, God used the Greeks to fulfill Zechariah's prophecy. City by city fell according to this prophecy made 170 years earlier.The message of these opening verses? Worldly strength is not the answer to peace. It's not part of the path to peace or salvation. Human strength will not bring ultimate peace. It will not save you. Earthly might is no match for heavenly power. When we put our hope in nations instead of the Lord, we are on shaky ground. I'm not saying that civil government doesn't have a role. Nor am I saying that we should not support our nation or perhaps serve in our military. No, not at all. Those are important things, with the right perspective. But I am critiquing any sort of worldview where your hopes and dreams are based on an unholy mixture of your faith and your national pride or your politics. Peace through worldly efforts will not ultimately save or bring peace in the end.Now, besides the earthly reality that human strength is ultimately weak, there's also a heavenly reality, here. Something interesting emerges when considering this specific list of cities. They are all representative of Israel's past enemies. In fact, to Zechariah's generation, none of them really represented a current threat. No, these cities and regions represented the Assyrians, the Philistines, and even the Canaanites in that order. They were each, at one point in time, the antagonists in Israel's history. So part of God's message is that he will defeat his and our enemies. It's broadly pointing to the downfall of all enemies of faith. That includes those who oppose God and true faith; it includes the devil himself; and it also includes our own sin and death.And just to be really clear, for those who oppose God, it may be a spiritual defeat. Let me explain. In verses 7-8, the cities of Ashdod and Philistia were not physically overthrown. No, God did something wholly different there. He brought them into his family, a remnant of them. The Lord took away their “blood,” verse 7, meaning their false blood sacrifices. And he took away their “abominations,” meaning their sinful practices. And what did they become? The end of verse 7, “a clan of Judah!” God defeated them not by destroying them, but by making them part of his family. Isn't that part of what we pray for? When we pray for people who are opposed to God, we don't pray that God would destroy them. No, we pray that they would come to believe in Christ and become a brother or sister in him.To summarize, human strength and power is not the answer to lasting peace. It's no match for God in his dominion and power. It will not save you in the end. No, rather God is the only one who can bring peace and save.2. Who will establish peace and freedomBut how? How will God bring peace and salvation? Well, the answer is surprising. As I alluded to earlier, ultimate peace does not come through worldly strength, but rather through worldly weakness and humility.By the way, we're in the second main point now: A king will come who will establish peace and freedom. The second half of verse 9 says, “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey.” This is a prophecy about Jesus. It pointed forward to what we call Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It happened 1 week before his death on the cross. Verse 9 is quoted in Matthew chapter 21 which we read earlier in the service, as well as in the Gospel of John, chapter 12. By the way, it's called the triumphal entry, not because he was riding in earthly triumph. No, it was a recognition that he was a king.To be sure, Zechariah's audience didn't know Jesus. This was prophesied about 500 years before he came. However, Zechariah's audience did know about the future Messiah. The problem was, their expectations were wrong. They thought that when the Messiah came, he would bring earthly dominion and power… that he would re-establish the nation-state of Israel. In other words, they thought he would come and bring “peace through strength” worldly strength.But what Zechariah 9 showed them was very different. • They expected a king riding a horse of war or chariot, with sword raised, as he rallied the troops for battle. • They expected a messiah to reign with earthly authority and power, causing fear among their enemies, and emboldening his people.But no, rather, this coming king would be riding on a donkey. Now, to be sure, this was not unheard of for a king. Kings would ride donkeys for ceremonies. But it was certainly not a display of military might nor an image of power. Verse 9 captures it well – “humility.” A humble king. And verse 10 reinforces the idea. This coming king would cut off the weapons of war … the chariot, the war horse, and the battle bow. That's because the weapons of this king were not earthly. And just to be sure, verse 13 mentions the bow and arrow and sword. But these were not referring to earthly weapon given to Judah. No, instead, it refers to God using them as weapons. It alludes not to physical weapons, but spiritual weapons. In other words, when this king comes, he would use his people in the spiritual battle to bring the Gospel to the nations, and usher in his kingdom of peace.Thinking that Jesus would come with earthly dominion and power misunderstands what kind of king Jesus would be, and the kind of kingdom he would bring. The end of verse 10 reveals what Jesus would accomplish. He will bring “peace to the nations.” And his rule will be from “sea to sea,” and “to the ends of the earth.” There is no earthly kingdom that has or will accomplish that kind of peace and rule.I was thinking of those time-laps maps that you can find on YouTube. Have you ever seen them? They're videos of a world map. The years tick up and you can see what regions the different nations control over time. Nations and kingdoms are different colors and their boundaries grow and shrink. And what's really clear, is that earthly kingdoms come and go. Nations rise and fall. And as we know, their conquests and downfall involve war and destruction and death.But this coming king will not build his kingdom through human military might and strength. But he will rule over all the world, and he will bring two things: peace (verse 10) and freedom (verse 11). This prophecy is unbelievable, literally. That's because lasting peace doesn't seem possible on earth. Freedom is elusive all over the world.Yet, God promised it. The reference in verse 11 to “the blood of my covenant.” That goes back to the covenant promise that God made with Abraham. God promised that Abraham's descendants would be like the sand of the sea and stars of the sky. And here in verse 11, God promised to free them from their “waterless pit.” (their situation in Jerusalem). He promised to restore them and bring them lasting peace. God was saying to them, “I will keep my covenant promise and I will do it through this coming king.”These verses provide the backdrop to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem 500 years later. And they are perfectly consistent with Jesus' life and testimony. • Jesus said to “I came to seek and save the lost.” • He said to Pilate, the Roman governor, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting...” • Jesus said to his disciples, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” • As an example of humility and service, he washed his disciples' feet. He ministered to the outcasts, the sick, and the poor.He came to bring peace, not through human strength, but through worldly weakness and humility.3. Who will save his peopleAnd finally, point 3, this humble king will save his people. That's part of the verse 9 prophecy. “Behold, your King is coming to you, righteous, and having salvation.”And these last 4 verses focus in on that salvation. The language is again full of God's dominion and power. But it's not the language of earthly dominion and power like the first 8 verses. Rather its language of heavenly might and power. “…the Lord will appear… and his arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord God will sound the trumpet. He will march forth like the whirlwinds.”It's a salvation of spiritual and heavenly victory and protection. God will save them, like “the jewels of a crown.” And it ends with the proclamation that God's people will flourish.Let me put it this way… The peace and freedom of the middle section (verses 9-13) will lead to the salvation of this last section (verses 14-17). And it's the salvation of the last section that fulfills the promise of peace of the middle section.And if you look at this chapter as a whole, it has a rising arc and a falling arc. It begins with earthly judgment and defeat, which fall off to nothing. And it has a spiritual emphasis which rises from nothing to a final climax of God's saving power. And these arcs intersects with the coming king of verse 9.That's because this coming king, Jesus, fulfilled all of it. The humility of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem turned into a perfect display of humility and weakness. When Jesus died on the cross, his death accomplished all of the promises of this chapter.• Jesus defeated all the enemies of the faith – sin, death, and the devil• Through his death, Jesus brought peace. Peace with God and eternal peace in heaven for his people• Through the cross, our freedom was gained. Freedom from the chains of sin and death. Jesus paid the ransom and we're now free.• And when Christ took our place, he saved us. We became “the flock of his people” (verse 16). We've been restored and renewed for eternity All of these promises were fulfilled through the worldly weakness of the cross and, I should add, guaranteed for us by Jesus' resurrection, which led to his exaltation.Regarding the worldly weakness of the cross, the apostle Paul said it this way in 1 Corinthians chapter 1, “God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are.”And if you know and believe in Christ, Jesus is your king. When he entered into Jerusalem, he entered for you. He died in weakness in your place, so that you may live for him by faith. If you do not know and believe in Jesus, may Jesus be your king. May his death in weakness become your peace and salvation. So that you, too, may live by faith. ConclusionAs we come to a close, where does this all bring us? I mean, what should be our response to this heavenly salvation and peace?Well, it all leads to worship. Verse 9, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!”Do you realize, this is the first time in the book of Zechariah where the people were called to worship. So far, they have been called to return to the Lord, to take heart, to believe in God's promises, not to fear their situation, not to despise the day of small things, to continue on in their labors with strong hands, and to love truth and peace.But here in chapter 9, they were given a tangible glimpse of Jesus, the coming savior. God revealed to them just what kind of salvation he would bring. And here he called them to rejoice greatly, to shout out loud. Why? Because God has done it. And he accomplished it through humility and weakness.As we come to see Jesus, we come to worship him. To rejoice in the hope that we have. We're no longer “prisoners of hope” to use the language of verse 12. Rather, we have a humble king who came and who, as the son of God, accomplished salvation in an amazing way for us. And it should it cause us to rejoice greatly.When Jesus entered Jerusalem, he was being worshiped. The people were shouting words of praise. Now, many or perhaps most of them didn't understand Jesus' heavenly kingship. They didn't know that Jesus would accomplish peace through weakness. But some knew he was the messiah, the promised king. And so, they waved branches and they shouted hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.May we also worship our righteous and humble King1. Who has overcome his and our enemies2. Who is establishing peace and freedom3. and who has and will save his people.

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In 2004, a high-profile UFO incident involving the USS Nimitz occurred off the California coast. It now represents one of the most widely recognized cases of its kind in the modern debate over unidentified aerial phenomena... but now we know it was not the only military UFO encounter to have occurred that year. Returning to the program this week is filmmaker Dave Beaty, whose reporting for The Debrief recently brought to light another U.S. Navy encounter that occurred in 2004, involving the USS Ronald Reagan. We discuss Beaty's investigations into the UAP incident, and his interviews with firsthand witnesses, this week on The Micah Hanks Program.  The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials. Enjoy The Micah Hanks Program? Check out Micah's other podcasts here.  Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the fine folks at Gumball to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: Gumball: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: NEWS: House Panel to Hold Public Hearing on Unexplained Aerial Sightings As House Panel Prepares to Examine Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, New Questions Emerge DAVE BEATY: Dave Beaty Official Website - The Nimitz Encounters Navy Witnesses Describe 2004 Encounter With UAP Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan Dave Interviews Witness Karol Olesiak  The Nimitz Encounters Film by Dave Beaty BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as “classic” episodes of The Gralien Report Podcast, weekly “additional editions” of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on Twitter Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

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Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich take a look at recent developments in Ukraine and are joined at the 30-Minute mark by Patrick Schmidt, a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer running for Congress in Kansas.   www.PatrickforKansas.com   Patrick Schmidt grew up in a family deeply rooted in Kansas values shaped by six generations of farmers, miners, and teachers. While in the Navy, Patrick served on the USS RONALD REAGAN supporting the battle group's intelligence team defending U.S. interests from China and Russia. After witnessing the January 6 Insurrection from his Washington D.C. apartment window, Patrick transitioned to the Naval Reserve and returned to Kansas to run for congress.   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives  @RobbRyerse   The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic   votecommongood.com votecommongood.com/podcast facebook.com/votecommongood twitter.com/votecommon

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