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The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired his army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the country's military leadership since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. General Syrskyi had clashed with the popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, whose own removal from office last week triggered rare mass protests in Ukraine. Also: France becomes the first country in the EU to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media. A special report from the school in Iran where 156 people, mostly children, were killed at the start of the US-Israeli war. As Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro is due back in court in New York, Venezuelans tell the BBC they are too focused on trying to rebuild their lives after the earthquakes to give much thought to the criminal proceedings. The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, has launched legal action against its rival Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising in suggesting its weight-loss drugs perform better. Animal welfare experts in Britain are looking after a marmoset monkey that was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus. And we look at the new developments in sleep health technology focusing on disease prediction.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Ukraine's President Zelensky and now former Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi, visit an exhibition of new Ukrainian made drone-missiles Peklo in Kyiv. Credit: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Ralph welcomes back his old running mate, Native American activist, Winona LaDuke, who has devoted her life to advocating for Indigenous control of their homelands, natural resources, and cultural practices to talk about her latest incarnation: hemp farmer. Then, we'll speak to Hal Weitzman, from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, about how Elon Musk's feud with Delaware may transform corporate America. Plus, we tick off Robert Reich's ten policy prescriptions the Democratic Party should fight for to beat the GOP in the upcoming midterms.Winona LaDuke is an activist, economist, and author, who has devoted her life to advocating for Indigenous control of their homelands, natural resources, and cultural practices. She is also a two-time vice-presidential candidate with Ralph Nader. Ms. LaDuke lives and works on the White Earth Ojibwe reservation in northern Minnesota, where she runs Winona's Hemp & Heritage Farm. She is also a member of the Indigenous Hemp & Cannabis Farmer's Cooperative.I'm looking first at seed sovereignty. We're growing [European hemp] varieties and then we're growing these feral hemp varieties. They're called feral varieties (which of course, that's something that I love) which means that when they eradicated hemp in the 1930s with the Marijuana Prohibition Act—well, they missed some spots. And those guys kept growing. And so 80 years of being illegal—isn't that great? Something that's illegal for 80 years is still with us, rocking out. And so I figure if you grew illegally for 80 years, you are really a tough hemp plant…And so we are growing out these hemp varieties and built a cooperative because we want to own the seeds and we want to own the technology (the value-added processing), and we want to use this hemp as a part of our future as tribes.Winona LaDukeMy grandsons are farming. I don't know who else can say their grandchildren are farming—let me know. My grandchildren are farming. They're running the horses. They're running the farms. You know, that's a retirement plan. My 401k will be worth nothing, but my grandchildren will feed me. This is my strategy.Winona LaDukeHal Weitzman is Executive Director for Intellectual Capital at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, editor-in-chief of Chicago Booth Review, and host of The Chicago Booth Review podcast. A former Financial Times editor and foreign correspondent, he is the author of Latin Lessons: How South America Stopped Listening to the United States and Started Prospering and What's the Matter with Delaware?: How the First State Has Favored the Rich, Powerful, and Criminal—and How It Costs Us All.There is a race to the bottom. There's been a race to the bottom for many decades. That's not new. I think it's accelerated somewhat. Delaware has joined that race from having been something of a “premium product” in terms of incorporating companies—Delaware has become a bit more “cut-price” I would say, and in that sense has followed Texas and Nevada. So the conclusion that we have a race to the bottom and it may be worse than Delaware—actually I think Delaware's already there. So it's not that it's getting worse outside of Delaware, it's getting worse including Delaware.Hal WeitzmanThe trend I think we're seeing is the exclusion of small shareholders completely—regardless of the status of your shares, this is about how big you are. And if you're a small shareholder there is no corporate democracy for you… It was practice in the past for activist groups, campaigning groups, to buy one share of a company and then to go to the shareholder meeting so they could make the point that they wanted to make. Now that kind of shareholder democracy is being encroached on. And the extent now is to say: unless you have a large position (regardless of the size of the company and the cost of the shares), you will not be allowed to bring suits against the executives for the correct running of the company.Hal WeitzmanNews 7/17/26* Our top story this week is New York Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to impose a one-year “pause” on the construction of AI data centers across the state. ABC7 reports that this is the first such moratorium in the nation, despite similar attempts in several states, most notably Maine where Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill to this effect. Hochul argues that the pause is necessary so lawmakers and regulators can formulate “Guardrails to reduce the risk to our energy grid, minimize land disruption, noise pollution, and protect our natural resources, especially our water supply.” Hochul's move comes amidst a broader push against AI data centers from the left. Semafor reports Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a nationwide ban in March and many progressives running for state and local office in the midterms have made this a cornerstone of their campaigns. According to this piece, “In February, polling from Marquette Law School found 70% of all Wisconsinites agreeing that ‘the costs of the data centers outweigh the benefits.' Among Democrats, the number was 85%.”* Another progressive Member of Congress quite literally stepped into another hot-button political issue this week. While visiting a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank Wednesday, Al Jazeera reports armed settlers stopped the van of Representative Ro Khanna and were “later joined by Israeli soldiers who continued to block the road.” In a video, Khanna points out, settlers can be seen “brandishing M4s [rifles], kicking the tyres of our van, laughing at us, mocking at us, videotaping us.” This continued for over an hour and was only resolved when he reached out to the American Embassy, according to Khanna. Israel has responded to this fiasco by blaming Khanna, accusing the congressman of failing to coordinate his trip with the Israeli government; Khanna retorted that “The [Israeli military] is lying” and called for the arrest of the violent settlers. Conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson excoriated U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, writing “An American member of congress is threatened by foreign terrorists carrying American rifles, backed by a foreign military paid for by American taxpayers, and the US ambassador to that country says not a word in defense of his own countryman…It's too much, too insulting and humiliating to America.”* Following his return from occupied Palestine, Khanna again teamed up with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky to sponsor an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would have removed the “United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative” from the must-pass legislation. Responsible Statecraft describes the initiative as “an unprecedented integration of the U.S. and Israeli military industrial complexes,” by creating “an executive agent within the Department of Defense whose sole responsibility is furthering U.S. and Israeli military tech integration across nearly every facet of the defense process.” This article also notes that “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described this shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship as ‘my plan.'” However, House leadership is not backing this commonsense, bipartisan amendment. In a letter, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would vote against the amendment, calling it “overly broad” and claiming the amendment would “restrict our country's ability to confront Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations in the region who are sworn enemies of both the United States and Israel,” per the Times of Israel. However, Jeffries pledged not to whip votes against the amendment and indeed the House Minority Whip, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, voted for the amendment as did Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, despite the opposition of Jeffries and House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar. The Congressional Progressive Caucus reportedly whipped votes in favor of the amendment.* In more Israel-related news, this week Marco Rubio – who serves as Secretary of State as well as the acting National Security Advisor – announced that the State Department will launch a “sweeping campaign to dismantle…the International Criminal Court.” CNN observes that “The administration's ire against the ICC goes back to President Donald Trump's first term, when it targeted the ICC for seeking to investigate alleged war crimes committed by US forces in Afghanistan,” and that since taking office for the second time, the Trump administration has “imposed a slew of sanctions against ICC officials for their attempts to investigate the US and Israel.” CNN also quotes a State Department official who said that top officials, including Secretary Rubio and US ambassadors, “are calling countries as part of a campaign to diplomatically isolate the International Criminal Court.” It is worth noting that “all American presidents since the ICC's ratification have maintained that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over Americans,” and that Congress even passed a law calling for an invasion and occupation of the Hague if any American serviceman was ever prosecuted by the ICC, implying that this crackdown on the court is not about American sovereignty at all but rather the prosecution of Israeli officials for their war crimes in Gaza.* In another stunning story starring Marco Rubio, the New York Times reports the Secretary of State is functionally “running Venezuela from afar.” The Times story characterizes Rubio's position as the “de facto viceroy of Venezuela,” effectively controlling the country's “finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government.” This story makes clear that while Delcy Rodríguez, the former Vice President of Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro, nominally occupies the presidency, Rubio is the one really calling the shots, with Rubio setting the conditions on what Venezuela's export revenue “can be spent on, and by whom,” and having the authority to approve or deny key governmental appointments in the country, such as the minister of defense. In short, the United States has established a shocking explicitly neo-colonial regime in the country, fulfilling the gravest prognostications of anti-imperialist critics of American intervention in the Bolivarian Republic.* Closer to home, Bloomberg reports the federal government has officially launched a grand jury investigation into the United Auto Workers and the union's outspoken president, Shawn Fain. The investigation stems from accusations made by the union's Vice President, Rich Boyer, who alleged that Fain used his position to secure benefits for his fiancée and her sister – and when Boyer refused to approve the benefits, Fain retaliated by stripping Boyer of his duties as chief negotiator with Stellantis NV. Fain has called the allegations “false” and is accusing Boyer of seeking to influence the upcoming UAW leadership election. Fain also claims that Boyer is the one retaliating after Fain “refused the vice president's request to hire family members to positions in the union.” Fain has long maintained that the Justice Department, and specifically the DOJ-appointed monitor, Neil Barofsky, has a political grudge against him because “the UAW took an anti-war stance about what was happening in Gaza.” According to Bloomberg, “Both Fain and Boyer have slates running and each is accusing the other of attempting to abuse their positions to benefit family.”* This week, another victim of harassment by the federal government, student activist Mahmoud Khalil, filed a landmark civil rights suit alleging that the government conspired with a number of private groups – including the Heritage Foundation, Betar, and Canary Mission – to “suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.” According to the lawsuit, said activists were “nearly automatically targeted by the Federal Defendants for arrest and removal.” Khalil's lawyers argue that this “public-private partnership” could violate the “Ku Klux Klan Act, a Reconstruction-era law that sought to restrict government coordination with vigilante groups.” The suit is led by the Center for Constitutional Rights. The AP reports “Soon after his arrest, both Canary Mission and Betar boasted of their role in flagging Khalil's noncitizen status to the government.” Since Khalil's arrest, Betar has agreed to “dissolve its nonprofit status,” following a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James accusing Betar's members of harassing Palestinians.* Turning to the state level, this week 12 state attorneys general, led by California's Rob Bonta, filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, controlled by the Trump-aligned David Ellison. The proposed, $110 billion merger was approved by the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department last month, which reached the dubious conclusion that the merger is “not likely to result in harm to competition or American consumers.” In the filing, Bonta and the state AGs for Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington allege that the merger “would extinguish competition between Paramount and Warner Bros. and inflict substantial harm on movie theatres, basic cable distributors, and, ultimately, audiences nationwide.” This from Reason.* In the world of philanthropy, CNBC reports Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has “excluded the Gates Foundation from his sizable annual charitable donations.” As this report notes, the Gates Foundation has been among the top recipients of his annual Berkshire donations, totaling $47 billion worth of Berkshire stock since 2006. The reason for the exclusion of the Gates Foundation has been much speculated upon, in particular, whether it was due to the recent revelations about Gates' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Asked about this, Buffett said that he had “read a great deal…in terms of what happened, with Bill and Epstein,” calling their relationship “distasteful,” but also saying that he “found nothing in there that was beyond what [he] could picture [himself] doing.” Instead of the Gates Foundation, all of this year's donations will go to foundations linked to the Buffett family.* Finally, British multinational diamond conglomerate De Beers, famous for coining the “A Diamond is Forever” tagline in 1947, reported this week that they plan to halt work at their “flagship” Venetia mine in South Africa as demand for the stones wanes. The BBC highlights both slackening consumer demand as well as competition from lab-grown diamonds, particularly those produced in China. That said, the closing of the Venetia mine – the biggest in South Africa, accounting for over 40% of the country's diamond production – will send shockwaves through that country's already shaky economy. That mine alone employs more than 4,000 people, while the mining sector employs nearly half a million. De Beers said they plan to reopen the mine in two years; in the meantime, they are looking to expand copper mining to keep up with demand from AI data centers.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Tonight, in this incendiary investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up!We're burying our nose into the international intrigue, kidnapping and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.The arrest of Maduro is not the first time the US has captured a sitting head of government in Latin America.In December 1989, the George H.W. Bush administration launched Operation Just Cause, deploying over 24,000 U.S. troops to depose Panama's Manuel Noriega and bring him to the United States to face federal drug-trafficking charges.For the longest time, President Trump has had a “hard on” for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Maduro is accused by U.S. authorities of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers, actively working with cartels to smuggle fentanyl-laced cocaine into the U.S. and engaging in narco-terrorism.In March 2020, Maduro was charged in a Southern District of New York federal indictment for:—     narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine,—     possession of machine guns and destructive devices,—     and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. §§ 960a and 963, and 18 U.S.C. § 924.—     The U.S. Government initially offered a reward offer of up to $15 million for any information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros in 2020.  The Biden Administration's Department of State on January 8, 2025, announced raising the reward offer to up to $25 million and ultimately $50 million under Trump 2.0.President Trump's opposition to Maduro was driven by Maduro's alleged authoritarian governance, political corruption, and alleged involvement in large-scale drug trafficking.Trump also frequently criticized Maduro for undermining democratic elections (as he himself has done) and allying with U.S. geopolitical rivals like China, Russia, and Iran.In this episode, we'll shine the antiseptic light of the truth and examine:The allegations that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro stand accused of — and have been indicted on.As you know from previous episodes of Light ‘Em Up:Criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless found guilty at trial or by plea.—     Straight from the indictment we'll investigate the Trump administration's case and legal arguments …—     We'll examine the legal nuances of the DOJ indictment detailing narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges,—     As well as the international impacts and law that cover head of state sovereignty, state sovereignty and the “legality” of such a sweeping international action.—     All with an intense focus on the response from the EU, Latin America, China, Russia.Trump says, “The Venezuelan people are “Happy”.  We've learned differently.The fallout from this raid continues to shape international relations, with global leaders split between condemning the breach of sovereignty and supporting the removal of an autocratic regime.Arresting and extraditing your political enemies can serve as a convenient way to get rid of political rivals — but it doesn't make the process clean, easy or lawful.Was this massive use of military force in Caracas a violation of international law, and more specifically Article 2 §4 of The UN Charter?Is Mr. Maduro entitled to immunity as the head of state of a sovereign country?  The U.S. government maintains that he obtained the status through a fraudulent election. General Noriega made a similar claim and lost.Nicolás Maduro declared himself a prisoner of war, a status that the last Latin American leader seized by U.S. forces, Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, also claimed.What will be the geopolitical impact for Venezuela and what does its future look like in conjunction with President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would “oversee” Venezuela's transition, and the subsequent installation of Maduro's Number 2 … interim president Delcy Rodríguez.These actions will certainly have broader geopolitical and energy implications for the region. The search for the truth and justice begins RIGHT HERE … and RIGHT NOW!Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!Support the show

Emily and Griffin break down Trump's elections speech with Shelby Talcott from Semafor. We ask Shelby if there is any substance to Trump's claims about 2020, Maduro, China Hacking and more. Then we turn to Tucker praising Democrats for voting No to funding Israel as well as more U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz in attempts to control boat traffic. We take a look at Pete Hegseth's new 'High Testosterone' soldiers and finally an insanely embarrassing Biden book tour moment. Shelby Talcott: https://x.com/ShelbyTalcott Emily: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily Griffin: https://www.youtube.com/@choomroomYT To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down President Trump's bombshell address declassifying intel on Chinese election interference, vulnerable voting machines, and hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens registered to vote. Bryan lays out the four major allegations from Trump's speech, including a Chinese hack of 220 million voter files, evidence Venezuela's Maduro regime rigged its own elections through voting machine software, and the fight over the SAVE America Act. He also covers the escalating war with Iran, with new US strikes isolating an IRGC stronghold near the Strait of Hormuz and growing fears that the Houthis will target Red Sea shipping. Plus, Bryan covers JD Vance's startling comments confirming Jeffrey Epstein's ties to US and Israeli intelligence and his pointed criticism of Israeli influence on the Iran peace talks, an insider betting scandal involving one of Trump's own staffers, and new research on creatine's surprising health benefits. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, election fraud, China hack, voter files, Maduro, voting machines, SAVE America Act, Iran war, Bandar Abbas, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Houthis, JD Vance, Jeffrey Epstein, Mossad, Israel, Kalshi, midterms, creatine

La justicia federal de Florida ordenó un embargo forzoso de bienes y cuentas bancarias contra los principales líderes del chavismo en el exterior, tras determinar que operaron como una empresa criminal que secuestró y torturó a tres ciudadanos norteamericanos para chantajear a la Casa Blanca.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YouTubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.

Programa 17/07/26: Hablamos de la condena a Nicolás Maduro y su cúpula por un juez de Miami, de la fiesta en Melbourne "Colombia, El País de la Belleza", de un niño australiano que hablaba un perfecto español a pesar de que en su casa nadie usa ese idioma y te treamos el resumen deportivo.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YouTubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.

La Ventana PR — Episodio 59 Venezuela bajo tutela: terremotos, transición y el nuevo orden en el Caribe Invitado: Ronal Rodríguez, Observatorio de Venezuela (Universidad del Rosario) Publicación: 17 de julio de 2026 --- En este episodio conversamos con Ronal Rodríguez, vocero e investigador del Observatorio de Venezuela de la Facultad de Estudios Internacionales, Políticos y Urbanos de la Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), sobre el momento más convulso de la historia reciente venezolana: los terremotos del 24 de junio, la extracción de Nicolás Maduro por Estados Unidos el 3 de enero y el proceso político que se maneja, cada vez con menos disimulo, desde Washington. Lo que discutimos - La emergencia humanitaria tras el doble terremoto del 24 de junio: más de 4,700 fallecidos (cifra que podría duplicarse), el cierre de la fase de búsqueda y rescate, y la crisis de salud pública en La Guaira. - El aeropuerto Simón Bolívar bajo administración militar estadounidense: solo opera la pista presidencial, y el impacto económico supera al del colapso del viaducto Caracas–La Guaira en 2007 (que costó 3% del PIB). - La respuesta de Washington: comparaciones con Haití 2010, el rol de Marco Rubio como tutor de facto del gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez, y los desafortunados comentarios de Trump — un paralelo incómodo con su manejo del huracán María en Puerto Rico. - Los tres objetivos de EE.UU. en Venezuela: control geopolítico de la cuenca del Caribe, acceso a la riqueza petrolera y minera, y un gobierno cooperativo — que no necesariamente significa una democracia. - Las purgas dentro del chavismo: Padrino López, Tareck El Aissami y el caso clave de Alex Saab, la llave del sistema financiero oculto que conecta a Venezuela con Irán, Rusia y China. - Dos mujeres frente a frente: Delcy Rodríguez como presidenta encargada y María Corina Machado como líder indiscutible de la oposición. - ¿Hay transición?: elecciones sin fecha ni reglas, el reto de 8 millones de venezolanos en el exterior, el Manifiesto de Panamá y su eco histórico en el Plan de Barranquilla de 1931. - El petróleo: de 3.6 millones de barriles diarios antes de la revolución bolivariana a cerca de 1.2 millones hoy; una recuperación que requeriría más de $200,000 millones y hasta 40–50 años. - La dimensión colombiana: 2.84 millones de venezolanos en Colombia, el comercio bilateral que creció 182%, y lo que significa la elección de Abelardo de la Espriella para la relación con Caracas y Washington. En la introducción - El tutelaje de Washington confirmado: la nota del New York Times sobre la relación entre Marco Rubio y Delcy Rodríguez. - La Asamblea Nacional del 2015 y el parlamento chavista anuncian una agenda de trabajo conjunta a partir del 1 de agosto — posible inicio de la transición política. - Cómo apoyar a Venezuela: canales institucionales Cáritas (Iglesia Católica), Cruz Roja Venezolana. Recursos mencionados - Observatorio de Venezuela, Universidad del Rosario — investigaciones, libros y monitoreo de la relación colombo-venezolana. - Libro sobre los 10 años de la respuesta colombiana a la migración venezolana. - Episodio 57 de La Ventana PR: las elecciones en Colombia, con Andrés Agudelo. --- Suscríbete a nuestra lista de correos en laventanapr.substack.com  

John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the CAO Surplus Maduro Robusto https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-cao-surplus-maduro-robusto/

Confira no Morning Show desta sexta-feira (17): O senador e pré-candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) comentou em uma live nas redes sociais, nesta quinta-feira (16), sobre a foto com o mercenário conhecido como “Sicário”, que trabalharia para Daniel Vorcaro. Segundo Flávio, a foto teria sido manipulada por inteligência artificial. Sicário teria se suicidado em uma cela na sede Polícia Federal após prisão no âmbito da operação Compliance Zero. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal Alexandre de Moraes marcou o depoimento do senador e pré-candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) para o dia 28 de julho. A convocação é para prestar esclarecimentos sobre uma postagem do parlamentar que associa o presidente Lula (PT) ao ex-presidente da Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, acusado de operar um esquema de tráfico de drogas pelo Departamento de Estado dos EUA. O senador e pré-candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) divulgou um projeto de combate à violência contra a mulher durante uma live nas redes sociais nesta quinta-feira (16). Dentre as medidas que compõem o projeto estão a criação de uma inteligência artificial, a distribuição de celulares e planos de internet para mulheres terem acesso facilitado a meios de denúncia de agressões. Uma pesquisa realizada pela Genial/Quaest avaliou a percepção popular sobre a causa do tarifaço imposto pelos EUA ao mercado brasileiro. Segundo o levantamento, 51% dos entrevistados acreditam que a culpa da taxação é do senador e pré-candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), que teria apoiado a medida para prejudicar o presidente Lula (PT). O presidente americano, Donald Trump, fez um pronunciamento por televisão na noite desta quinta-feira (16), acusando a China de interferir nas eleições de 2020, em que o republicano foi derrotado por Joe Biden. Segundo Trump, que prometeu divulgar documentos comprovando a fragilidade no sistema eleitoral, o país asiático teria utilizado dados de eleitores para manipular o resultado do pleito. O vice-presidente Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) classificou a imposição de tarifas pelos EUA ao mercado brasileiro como uma medida injusta e descabida, mas afirmou que a lei de reciprocidade, já aprovada pelo congresso, só deve ser usada em um momento oportuno. O Congresso Nacional entra em recesso nesta sexta-feira (17) sem votar a Proposta de Emenda à Constituição n° 8/2025, que prevê o fim da escala 6x1. O texto havia sido aprovado na Câmara dos Deputados, mas está há 50 dias travado no Senado Federal. Mesmo com o retorno dos trabalhos em agosto, pautas polêmicas e com potencial eleitoral não devem ser votadas antes das eleições, em outubro. No Brasil o voto é obrigatório para pessoas entre 18 e 70 anos e facultativo para jovens de 16 e 17 anos, pessoas analfabetas e maiores de 70, desde 1988. Com a obrigatoriedade, é convencionada a aplicação de uma multa de R$ 3,51 para eleitores que não comparecerem à votação. O valor é o mesmo desde 1993 e se fosse corrigido pela inflação estaria em R$ 27. O empresário Thiago Brennand, que já está preso, foi condenado pela Justiça de São Paulo a 31 anos de prisão em regime fechado por estupro, agressão, coação no curso do processo, registro não autorizado de ato sexual e divulgação de imagens de abuso sexual. Brennand ainda terá de pagar R$ 100 mil para a ex-namorada, vítima dos crimes. Dentre os vários motivos apresentados pelo Departamento de Estado americano para a nova rodada tarifária contra produtos brasileiros, supostas “práticas desleais” como a utilização do sistema Pix se destacaram em pronunciamentos de autoridades do governo dos EUA. Mas fica a questão, o que incomoda tanto os americanos no nosso sistema de pagamento? Essas e outras notícias você confere no Morning Show.

La publicación de una fotografía en la que aparece Delcy Rodríguez junto a miembros del Ejército israelí, sumada a sus contactos con representantes de la CIA y a la decisión de conceder una entrevista en exclusiva a Javier Negre entre numerosos periodistas que la solicitaban, ha alimentado las sospechas que sostienen que la cúpula del Gobierno venezolano está cada vez más sometida a las órdenes de Estados Unidos y dándole cada vez más lugar a Israel. Mientras Donald Trump presume de los beneficios obtenidos a partir del petróleo venezolano, crecen las dudas y especulaciones sobre el papel de Delcy Rodríguez dentro de la estrategia internacional del chavismo y sobre el grado de autonomía real del Gobierno de Nicolás Maduro. Aunque algunas cuentas vinculadas al Gobierno venezolano han negado determinados contactos, analizaremos las informaciones que apuntan a un acercamiento diplomático entre Venezuela e Israel y las declaraciones que lo relacionan con la ayuda ofrecida para la reconstrucción de las zonas afectadas por la catástrofe reciente. Mas vídeos de Pandemia Digital: https://www.youtube.com/c/PandemiaDigital1 Si quieres comprar buen aceite de primera prensada, sin intermediarios y ayudar de esa forma a los agricultores con salarios justos tenemos un código de promoción para ti: https://12coop.com/cupon/pandemiadigital/ Este video puede contener temas sensibles, así como discursos de odi*, ac*so, o discr*minación. El objetivo de abordar estos temas es exclusivamente informativo y busca concienciar a la audiencia sobre estos acontecimientos, y denunciar y señalar el origen de los mismos para crear consciencia y evitar su propagación. Si consideras que el contenido puede afectarte, te recomendamos proceder con precaución o evitar su visualización. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Únete a nuestra comunidad de YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFOwGZY-NTnctghtlHkj8BA/join Se mecenas de Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PandemiaDigital ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Súmate a la comunidad en Twitch - En vivo de Lunes a Jueves: https://www.twitch.tv/pandemiadigital Sigue nuestro Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/PandemiaDigital Suscríbete en nuestra web: https://PandemiaDigital.net Sigue nuestras redes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PandemiaDigitaI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PandemiaDigitalObservatorio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandemia_digital_twitch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pandemiadigital #PandemiaDigital

On this week's CUFI weekly, we examine Israel's decision to send humanitarian aid and disaster relief to Venezuela—even after years of hostility, severed diplomatic relations, and the Maduro regime's alignment with Iran, Syria, and other adversaries.In a world where many are quick to post, condemn, and perform outrage online, Israel continues to let its actions speak louder than words. Time and again, the Jewish state has crossed political divides to save lives, proving that moral leadership isn't measured by hashtags—it's measured by what you do when people need help most.

Nog geen half jaar na de ontvoering van de president Nicolás Maduro werd Venezuela vorige maand getroffen door een dubbele aardbeving. Hoe is de situatie nu? En wat betekent deze natuurramp voor de toch al instabiele politieke situatie van het land? Hoofdredacteur Pieter Klok bespreekt het met oud-Latijns-Amerika-correspondent Marjolein van de Water, die begin deze week terugkeerde uit het aardbevingsgebied. Lees ook: De lijken stapelen zich op in Venezuela: ‘We doen wat we kunnen om iedere dode eer te betonen’ Studenten opgelet! De Volkskrant biedt een gratis studentenabonnement aan, af te sluiten via volkskrant.nl/studenten Presentatie: Pieter KlokRedactie: Corinne van Duin, Lotte Grimbergen en Jasper VeenstraMontage: Rinkie BartelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the President is expected to talk about 2020 election fraud as the legacy media rush to shape the narrative as midterm election meddling. Why are they not talking about Nicolas Maduro? What has Maduro told the DOJ about election interference as part of a plea deal? Tony Fauci's day of reckoning is coming - on July 29th, to be exact. Senator Rand Paul has called Fauci to testify - under oath - if that means anything...  

Sono trascorse quasi tre settimane dalle scosse sismiche che hanno colpito il Venezuela causando migliaia di vittime: un numero in continua crescita, oggi ufficialmente ad oltre 4.400, ma con migliaia di persone che ancora mancano all'appello. E a sei mesi dalla caduta di Maduro, le elezioni appaiono ancora lontane.Seguici su Facebook e Instagram o abbonati ai nostri podcast cliccando qui. 

Recent research has identified ways to make processors 1000x faster with less heat. It's very noval and could change everything. All the while we smoke the CAO Surplus Maduro and sip on the New Riff Single barrel.

Toda la CDMX entra en Alerta Amarilla por lluvias y granizo Maduro agradece apoyo internacional tras sismos en Venezuela España impulsa el alto rendimiento con ciencia y tecnología Más información en nuestro Podcast#grc

In January, after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the Trump administration turned its attention to Cuba. In the months since, the White House has used every tool at its disposal to unseat the Communist government. In May, sparking fears of a humanitarian crisis, Cuba reported that it had officially run out of oil as a result of the U.S. oil blockade. Today, Lynsea Garrison, a senior producer for “The Daily,” talks with one Cuban about how his life has transformed under President Trump's pressure campaign, and what the future holds for Cuban people. Guest: Lynsea Garrison, senior producer on “The Daily” for The New York Times. Background reading:  Cuba's already-struggling schools are ending the academic year early because of the crippling fuel shortage caused by the U.S. oil blockade. The blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island's long tradition of community solidarity. Photo: Lisette Poole González for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028? What will the price of gold be at the end of the week? Who will win the World Cup? All of these are relatively benign bets you can make today. But there are other bets that maybe aren't so benign, like will Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro be removed from office by the end of January? That well-timed bet, made in the hours before the U.S. captured and extracted Maduro, netted the anonymous investor who made it $400,000. Are prediction markets democratizing information as some argue or are we monetizing reality in a way that incentivizes perverse motives? Alex Goldenberg, Fellow at Rutgers University, joins The Excerpt to explain how these markets work and the risks they pose financially and politically. (This episode originally aired on February 11, 2026.)Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vor sechs Monaten haben die USA den venezuelanischen Regierungschef Maduro und seine Ehefrau entführt. Ein völkerrechtswidriger Regime-Change. Und als wäre das nicht genug, kam kurz danach das Beben. Jenny Barke über ein Land in Not. Von Jenny Barke.

Para Venezuela, recuperarse de los daños del doble terremoto supondrá superar años de un Estado ineficiente y con graves problemas financieros. Algunos cálculos sitúan las pérdidas directas del doble sismo en 37.000 millones de dólares. El país deberá afrontar una factura que podría superar con holgura los 37.000 millones de dólares, en un momento en que carece de músculo financiero e institucional. Como en otras contigencias, la recuperación petrolera será fundamental, pero, ¿cómo puede influir la tutela que EE.UU. mantiene sobre el país desde la captura de Maduro en enero? Nos acompañan en el estudio: -Yoletty Bracho, profesora investigadora franco-venezolana en ciencias políticas en la Universidad de Aviñón.  -Pascal Drouhaud, experto en geopolítica y especialista en América Latina.  -Diana Buitrago, periodista venezolana y reportera del programa En Société de France 5.  En Dúplex:  -Victor Amaya, corresponsal de RFI en Venezuela ---------- Realización: Yann Bourdelas, David Brockway Sonido: Vanessa Loiseau Presenta: Carlos Herranz Coordinación editorial: Florencia Valdés y Julia Curtois 

Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the U.S. State Department's strategy in Venezuela. She argues that relying on the corrupt Maduro regime for stability after natural disasters is a "bad bet" that hinders a democratic transition. (5)11948

Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S.continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5)1904

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-20261966 SWEDEN Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1) Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2) Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3) PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4) Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5) Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6) Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7) Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8) Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9) The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russianeconomy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10) The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space Force now buys rapid-launch capabilities from the private sector for orbital reconnaissance. India is also transitioning its space program toward this capitalist model to increase efficiency. (11) Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars that challenge Big Bang timelines. Additional anomalies in Galaxy Centaurus A and unpredictable sunspot activity suggest current cosmological models remain incomplete. (12) European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen due to Middle East tensions, while industrial metals like copper decline. In Britain, Andy Burnham is positioned as a likely future prime leader. (13) The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz reveals that a quarter of Americans know nothing about these facilities. The U.K.holds the second-highest number of data centers globally. (14) The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners like SpaceX to develop sustainable infrastructure for future Mars missions. China's architecture mimics Soviet systems, while NASA's Starship requires complex orbital refueling to reach the moon. (15) Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander, which reportedly requires at least 15 refueling launches per mission. China hopes for a manned landing by 2030, while NASA's 2028 timeline remains subject to potential delays. (16)

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler du plan Condor ? C'est une opération transnationale menée dans les années 1970 par plusieurs dictatures d'Amérique du sud avec le soutien des États-Unis contre leurs opposants politiques. Soyons honnêtes, ça n'est pas sans rappeler l'actualité du début de l'année 2026, avec l'intervention des États-Unis au Venezuela, et l'enlèvement de son président Nicolás Maduro. Et l'entretien du jour a été enregistré à ce moment-là… Mais promis, il était déjà prévu quand c'est arrivé ! Car en novembre 2025, on commémorait les 50 ans du plan Condor. Alors pour en savoir plus à son sujet, j'ai eu le plaisir de recevoir Pablo Magee ! Il a de nombreuses casquettes à son actif, mais celle qui nous intéresse aujourd'hui, c'est celle de chercheur, car depuis sa rencontre en 2012 au Paraguay avec Martin Almada, dont on va parler un peu plus tard dans l'émission, il a énormément travaillé sur cette opération Condor et l'histoire des dictatures en Amérique latine. Maintenant que c'est dit, allons-y, je vous souhaite une bonne écoute !➤ Pour en savoir plus, découvrez :➜ La Plume du Condor : https://www.syllepse.net/la-plume-du-condor-_r_74_i_1137.html➜ Opération Condor. Un homme face à la terreur en Amérique Latine : https://editions-saintsimon.fr/livres/operation-condor-pablo-daniel-magee/➜ Le site “Plan Condor” : https://plancondor.org/

Zwei Wochen nach dem verheerenden Erdbeben in Venezuela ist die erste internationale Katastrophenhilfe abgezogen. Zurück bleibt ein zerstörtes Land mit schätzungsweise mehreren Zehntausend Todesopfern und einer kollabierten Infrastruktur. Das autoritäre Regime unter Delcy Rodríguez, das nach der Entmachtung von Nicolás Maduro mit Unterstützung der USA installiert wurde, steht nun vor einer logistischen und finanziellen Mammutaufgabe. Die Bevölkerung leidet auf den Strassen, während die versprochenen Hilfsgelder aus dem Ausland kaum ausreichen, um die prekäre Lage in den Griff zu bekommen. Die Naturkatastrophe entwickelt sich zunehmend zu einer existentiellen politischen Krise für die Machthaber. Erstmals entlädt sich in den sozialen Medien offener und massiver Unmut über staatliches Versagen und Korruption. Während das Regime mit einer Mischung aus inszenierter Volksnähe und neuer Repression reagiert, wächst der Druck auf die USA. Das Beben hat das politische Gefüge des ölreichen Staates tief erschüttert und könnte die Stunde Null für einen unvorhersehbaren Machtwechsel einläuten. Gast: Alexander Busch, Lateinamerika-Korrespondent Host: Antonia Moser Redaktion: Sarah Ziegler Die [neusten Zahlen und Informationen aus Venezuela](https://www.nzz.ch/themen/venezuela) findest du in der NZZ. [Und hier nochmals das exklusive Probeabo für 7 Tage, nur für Podcast-Fans. ](https://probeabo.nzz.ch/podcast?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0726_NZZCH_Podcast)

La llegada del Comando Sur de EE.UU. a Caracas, tras los terremotos del 24 de junio, valida tácticamente al gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez y marca el giro político más radical en Venezuela desde la captura de Maduro, mientras la urgencia humanitaria acerca a Washington y Miraflores.Escucha SBS Spanish / Australia en español:Por radio o Internet 7 días a la semana de 1:00 a 2:pm (AEST)Escucha también por Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YoutubeExplora nuestra extensa colección de podcasts haciendo clic aquíEn redes: síguenos en Facebook e Instagram.

Vor zwei Wochen haben zwei schwere Erdbeben weite Teile Venezuelas verwüstet. Mehr als 3300 Menschen kamen ums Leben, über 16'000 wurden verletzt und Zehntausende werden noch immer vermisst. Trotz internationaler Hilfe wächst im Land die Verzweiflung. Viele Betroffene werfen der Regierung vor, sie habe zu spät und unkoordiniert reagiert. Die Katastrophe verschärft die ohnehin angespannte Lage: Seit der Entführung des venezolanischen Präsidenten Nicolás Maduro in die USA Anfang Januar ist das Land politisch instabil. Mit den aktuellen Ereignissen nimmt der Druck auf die Behörden weiter zu. Wie sieht die Situation vor Ort aus? Warum hat die venezolanische Regierung so spät auf die Beben reagiert? Und welche Rolle spielt die US-Regierung in der aktuellen Situation? Jan Heidtmann, Lateinamerika-Korrespondent der «Süddeutschen Zeitung» und des «Tages-Anzeigers», hat mit Betroffenen und Behördenverantwortlichen gesprochen. In der neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos» berichtet er von seinen Eindrücken und ordnet die Lage im Land ein. Host: Alexandra Aregger Produzentin: Valeria Mazzeo Mehr zu den Erdbeben in Venezuela Interview mit Schweizer Einsatzleiter in Venezuela Meinung: Die Regierung in Caracas wäre jetzt ohne die USA kaum überlebensfähig Kritik an Regierung nach Beben in La Guaira María Corina Machado: Rückkehr nach Venezuela blockiert   Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Germania Rodriguez Poleo — journalist, writer, and Venezuelan exile — escaped her country at age 11 after the Chavez regime accused her mother of terrorism, tortured their bodyguard to death, shot at their car, and raided their home. She arrived in Miami as a refugee. Then she went to NYU and voted for Bernie Sanders in the primary. Her Reason magazine article "My Family Fled Socialism. Then I Voted for Bernie Sanders." tells the story of how that happened — and how she found her way back out. She's also the narrator of the documentary Escaping Venezuela. We covered: her mother's escape on a boat to Curacao and what Interpol red notices actually do to dissidents; the Pinochet whataboutism that follows every conversation about left-wing atrocities; what NYU taught (and didn't teach) about communism, socialism, and US foreign policy; why the pipeline from wealth and privilege to socialism is real and why it matters who makes the culture; the DSA's old platform calling for nationalization of media — and what that looks like in practice in Venezuela; the 32 Cuban soldiers killed protecting Maduro when the US captured him; the 2024 Venezuelan election that was stolen in plain sight; the recent earthquake with 40,000 missing while the dictatorship reports 3,000 dead; why she believes the US should be the policeman of the world; and the tragedy of exile — what it means to have your entire family legacy erased. Follow Germania on social media → @iamGermania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro — who is Germania Rodriguez Poleo? 0:31 — The Reason article: "My Family Fled Socialism. Then I Voted for Bernie Sanders" 1:43 — Her mom: the #1 journalist exposing Chavez — accused of terrorism 3:30 — House raids, shot at their car, bodyguard tortured to death 4:59 — How democracy is lost — and why people allow it 6:07 — Her mom escapes on a boat to Curacao, then flies to Miami 7:07 — Born in Miami — how that gave her some protection 7:26 — Interpol red notices — how dictators use them against dissidents 8:47 — Her grandfather arrested in Rome on Interpol orders 9:13 — The UN Security Council problem 10:06 — The Pinochet whataboutism — and why the left always pivots there 12:05 — NYU, Karl Marx, and an incomplete education 13:26 — No readings on the Soviet Union, Mao, or Cuba — only US horrors 15:03 — The 2002 Venezuela coup — US engineered or not? Her mom was in the room. 16:41 — "Whatever the US does is bad, everyone opposed to it is good" 17:21 — NYU's Karl Marx birthday dance party 18:39 — Why aren't we winning the argument against communism? 19:04 — The pipeline from privilege to socialism — and who makes the culture 20:08 — The documentary Escaping Venezuela — and why it matters 21:06 — DSA, Bernie Sanders, and the Norway vs. Cuba confusion 22:08 — Che Guevara shirts — racism, homophobia, concentration camps 24:08 — DSA's platform: nationalizing media — the Venezuela playbook 26:21 — How authoritarianism starts: shutting down speech in the name of morality 29:04 — Race, identity, and the boxes put on Latinos at NYU 31:06 — NYC Mayor Mamdani — victimhood politics and who's actually brown 32:22 — If the US is so racist, why do people lie about being minorities? 33:56 — Paid propagandists for left-wing dictatorships 36:13 — The US captures Maduro — and the 32 Cuban soldiers protecting him 37:39 — Should the US be the policeman of the world? Her answer: yes. 39:23 — Venezuela is not Libya — why intervention wouldn't cause a civil war 40:09 — The 2024 election Maduro stole 41:14 — The recent earthquake — 40,000 missing, dictatorship says 3,000 42:30 — That's socialism in practice — from richest country to this 42:54 — Cuba: communists vs. thugs — and the cancer it spread 46:04 — "I want to go to Cuba before Starbucks gets there" 48:23 — Her mom: still fighting, now critical of Trump, 200K YouTube views 50:16 — Does she want to go back? The tragedy of exile. 52:20 — Exile is different from immigration — what was taken from her family 54:39 — Trying to revive her grandfather's newspaper 56:05 — Outro Watch full episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Co-host of Happy Hour Econ → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-hour-econ/id1863476697  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germania Rodriguez Poleo — journalist, writer, and Venezuelan exile — escaped her country at age 11 after the Chavez regime accused her mother of terrorism, tortured their bodyguard to death, shot at their car, and raided their home. She arrived in Miami as a refugee. Then she went to NYU and voted for Bernie Sanders in the primary. Her Reason magazine article "My Family Fled Socialism. Then I Voted for Bernie Sanders." tells the story of how that happened — and how she found her way back out. She's also the narrator of the documentary Escaping Venezuela. We covered: her mother's escape on a boat to Curacao and what Interpol red notices actually do to dissidents; the Pinochet whataboutism that follows every conversation about left-wing atrocities; what NYU taught (and didn't teach) about communism, socialism, and US foreign policy; why the pipeline from wealth and privilege to socialism is real and why it matters who makes the culture; the DSA's old platform calling for nationalization of media — and what that looks like in practice in Venezuela; the 32 Cuban soldiers killed protecting Maduro when the US captured him; the 2024 Venezuelan election that was stolen in plain sight; the recent earthquake with 40,000 missing while the dictatorship reports 3,000 dead; why she believes the US should be the policeman of the world; and the tragedy of exile — what it means to have your entire family legacy erased. Follow Germania on social media → @iamGermania TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro — who is Germania Rodriguez Poleo? 0:31 — The Reason article: "My Family Fled Socialism. Then I Voted for Bernie Sanders" 1:43 — Her mom: the #1 journalist exposing Chavez — accused of terrorism 3:30 — House raids, shot at their car, bodyguard tortured to death 4:59 — How democracy is lost — and why people allow it 6:07 — Her mom escapes on a boat to Curacao, then flies to Miami 7:07 — Born in Miami — how that gave her some protection 7:26 — Interpol red notices — how dictators use them against dissidents 8:47 — Her grandfather arrested in Rome on Interpol orders 9:13 — The UN Security Council problem 10:06 — The Pinochet whataboutism — and why the left always pivots there 12:05 — NYU, Karl Marx, and an incomplete education 13:26 — No readings on the Soviet Union, Mao, or Cuba — only US horrors 15:03 — The 2002 Venezuela coup — US engineered or not? Her mom was in the room. 16:41 — "Whatever the US does is bad, everyone opposed to it is good" 17:21 — NYU's Karl Marx birthday dance party 18:39 — Why aren't we winning the argument against communism? 19:04 — The pipeline from privilege to socialism — and who makes the culture 20:08 — The documentary Escaping Venezuela — and why it matters 21:06 — DSA, Bernie Sanders, and the Norway vs. Cuba confusion 22:08 — Che Guevara shirts — racism, homophobia, concentration camps 24:08 — DSA's platform: nationalizing media — the Venezuela playbook 26:21 — How authoritarianism starts: shutting down speech in the name of morality 29:04 — Race, identity, and the boxes put on Latinos at NYU 31:06 — NYC Mayor Mamdani — victimhood politics and who's actually brown 32:22 — If the US is so racist, why do people lie about being minorities? 33:56 — Paid propagandists for left-wing dictatorships 36:13 — The US captures Maduro — and the 32 Cuban soldiers protecting him 37:39 — Should the US be the policeman of the world? Her answer: yes. 39:23 — Venezuela is not Libya — why intervention wouldn't cause a civil war 40:09 — The 2024 election Maduro stole 41:14 — The recent earthquake — 40,000 missing, dictatorship says 3,000 42:30 — That's socialism in practice — from richest country to this 42:54 — Cuba: communists vs. thugs — and the cancer it spread 46:04 — "I want to go to Cuba before Starbucks gets there" 48:23 — Her mom: still fighting, now critical of Trump, 200K YouTube views 50:16 — Does she want to go back? The tragedy of exile. 52:20 — Exile is different from immigration — what was taken from her family 54:39 — Trying to revive her grandfather's newspaper 56:05 — Outro Watch full episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Co-host of Happy Hour Econ → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-hour-econ/id1863476697  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

De tijd dringt voor de slachtoffers van de aardbeving in Venezuela. Correspondent Nina Jurna liep mee met Nederlandse reddingswerkers en ziet hoe de ramp de instabiliteit van het land, dat al jaren in crisis verkeert, verder blootlegt.Gast: Nina JurnaPresentatie: Gabriella AdèrRedactie: Annabel RonhaarMontage: Jan Paul de Bondt Coördinatie: Iddo Havinga Eindredactie: Nina van Hattum Productie: Rhea Stroink Heb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nlZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta sexta-feira (03): O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) afirmou ao governo dos Estados Unidos que a tarifa de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros poderia fortalecer politicamente o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defendendo que a medida fosse adiada para depois das eleições. Em resposta, Lula declarou que o Brasil “não está à venda” e criticou a iniciativa do senador, ampliando o embate político em torno das relações comerciais entre Brasil e Estados Unidos e dos impactos das tarifas sobre a economia brasileira. Reportagem: André Anelli. A defesa do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro apresentou ao ministro Alexandre de Moraes, do Supremo Tribunal Federal, um pedido para afastar definitivamente a hipótese de falta grave relacionada ao caso da arma apreendida com um militar de sua equipe de segurança. Os advogados argumentam que a conclusão da Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal, que não indiciou Bolsonaro e reconheceu que a pistola Glock 9 mm estava regularmente registrada em seu nome. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. O ex-presidente da Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, completa seis meses preso nos Estados Unidos. Ele e sua esposa, Cília Flores, permanecem detidos no Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn, em Nova York. Ambos se declararam inocentes das acusações de narcoterrorismo, tráfico de drogas, tráfico de armas e conspiração. A defesa contesta a legalidade da operação e sustenta que Maduro possui prerrogativas de chefe de Estado, além de solicitar novas análises de provas, o que tem provocado adiamentos no andamento do processo. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e o governador de São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, intensificaram suas agendas públicas para concluir entregas e anunciar novas ações antes da entrada em vigor das restrições previstas pela legislação eleitoral. As regras limitam a realização de inaugurações com candidatos e restringem a publicidade institucional durante o período eleitoral, levando governos a anteciparem compromissos e eventos oficiais. Reportagem: Danúbia Braga. O governo do Brasil afirmou que não abrirá mão do funcionamento do Pix nas negociações com os Estados Unidos para evitar a aplicação de novas tarifas de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros. Durante reunião com o representante comercial americano, Jamieson Greer, o secretário-executivo do Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços, Márcio Elias Rosa, reiterou que o sistema de pagamentos é inegociável, apesar de integrar a investigação conduzida pelos EUA com base na chamada Seção 301. Reportagem: Marco Viana. O presidente do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, Kassio Nunes Marques, marcou reuniões com representantes de institutos de pesquisa e de grandes plataformas digitais para discutir regras relacionadas às eleições de 2026. Os encontros, previstos para os dias 14 e 16 de julho, abordarão critérios para pesquisas de intenção de voto e estratégias de combate à desinformação nas redes sociais. Reportagem: Raphaela Almeida. A Polícia Federal deflagrou a Operação Exchange para desarticular uma organização criminosa investigada por lavagem de dinheiro proveniente do tráfico internacional de drogas. Segundo a PF, o grupo teria movimentado mais de R$ 10 bilhões e foi alvo de sanções dos Estados Unidos por suposta ligação com o Primeiro Comando da Capital. A Justiça Federal determinou o bloqueio de bens de até R$ 10,4 bilhões, além do cumprimento de 13 mandados de busca e apreensão e 11 mandados de prisão temporária em São Paulo, Santos, Praia Grande e Santana de Parnaíba. Reportagem: Marcelo Mattos. O presidente nacional do Republicanos, deputado Marcos Pereira, afirmou que a ex-primeira-dama Michelle Bolsonaro seria “muito bem-vinda” ao partido. A declaração ocorre após a crise pública envolvendo Michelle e o senador Flávio Bolsonaro, que resultou em sua saída da presidência do PL Mulher, do PL. Reportagem: Bruno Pinheiro. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ghost opens this bonus episode with Thomas Massie's 420-0 House vote to expose which members paid off sexual misconduct allegations with taxpayer money, then delivers his GART closing remarks calling Congress a crime scene that needs a forensic team, not a press release. Colombia's post-election fallout gets a full breakdown: El Tigre's ties to Alex Saab and the Maduro orbit, Gustavo Petro's documented anti-cartel record being memory-holed, and the contradiction of neocon Republicans backing a man who was Maduro's lawyer. Venezuela's twin 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes have left 2,000 dead and 10,000 missing, and Ghost flags the Clinton Global Initiative activating on the ground with a pointed reference to Laura Silsby and Haiti. Burkina Faso formally severs ties with France, and Ghost maps out Ibrahim Traore's full story alongside a psyop trying to paint him as an Israeli puppet. Italy quietly blocks NATO's open-ended Ukraine commitment for 2027. Trump tells reporters Erdogan and Xi both stayed out of the Iran war at his personal request. The episode closes with Syria as the next flashpoint: IDF troops terrorizing villages inside Syrian territory, Erdogan warning Turkey is next, and Ghost's prediction of an Israel-Turkey confrontation finally coming into view.

De jordskælv, der rammer Venezuela, er blandt de største i et helt århundrede. Bygninger styrter i grus, og dødstallet bare stiger. Katastrofen rammer lige som Trump har fjernet den tidligere præsident Maduro og håbet om en bedre fremtid er begyndt at spire. Nu frygter Luisana Tidemand, som er født og opvokset i Venezuela, at den forandring hun anede i horisonten, er knust af jordskælvet. Vært: Anna Ingrisch. Program publiceret i DR Lyd d. 29. juni 2026.

Ledn Co-Founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo joins Natalie Brunell for a first-time announcement: Tether's tokenized gold (XAUt) is coming to Ledn — the first step toward gold-backed loans later this year. He answers the Bitcoin purists on adding gold, breaks down Ledn's first S&P investment-grade bond backed by Bitcoin loans, and gives a firsthand account of Venezuela after Maduro's capture.  Topics we cover: XAUt tokenized gold (real bars in Tether's Swiss vaults) coming to Ledn, with gold-backed loans later this year Inside Ledn's first S&P investment-grade bond backed by Bitcoin loans — and how the ABS market could scale Bitcoin credit toward $1 trillion Mauricio's answer to Bitcoiners who don't like credit products or investing in other assets Natalie's experience taking her first Ledn loan: https://youtu.be/xD3ZoZ2woPk?si=ix0HKnD85hqMTokU Why Ledn caps loans at 50% LTV, and how auto top-off protects borrowers from liquidation His read on "seller exhaustion" and why he expects a summer price come-back Venezuela after Maduro's capture — and the crackdown on its illegal gold mines Follow Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on X https://x.com/cryptonomista and sign up for Ledn at ledn.io/natalie to get .25% off your first loan. ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Have you downloaded SPEED WALLET yet? It's my go-to Lightning wallet — send, receive, and swap Bitcoin, stablecoins, and digital gold in one app. Run a business? Speed powers Bitcoin payments for Steak 'n Shake, and it can do the same for you. Download at www.speed.app/natalie and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats after your first transaction. ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Abundant Mines is a fully-managed Bitcoin mining in the U.S. You own the miners. You keep 100% of the Bitcoin. Voted #1 mining company by peers. Get 1 month of free hosting: AbundantMines.com/Natalie ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 10% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world/STORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Upcoming Events: Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/  The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL  ---- Extra Services to Consider: Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

After the United States ousted Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in January and then took out Iran's senior leadership in the following months, U.S. President Donald Trump set his sights on Cuba, claiming that he would have the “honor of taking” the island. Michael Bustamante, a leading historian of Cuban-American relations, joins FP Live to assess the White House's strategy and Havana's options.  Plus, Ravi shares his read on the diverse United States seen by World Cup tourists.  Oliver Stuenkel: Washington's Cuba Policy Is Self-Sabotage Howard W. French: Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh: Is the United States on the Verge of Military Intervention in Cuba? Katrin Hansing: Blackouts, Food Shortages, and Water Scarcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday Headlines: New analysis proves its harder to own a house now than when interest rates were 17% Pollies turn out for Midwinter Ball Online fraud and scams have increased as we become less vigilant Karl Stefanovic to lose radio show Details emerge about Taylor Swift’s wedding Deep Dive: Twin earthquakes tore through Venezuela's north last week, leaving more than seventeen hundred dead and tens of thousands missing. The emergency response has been widely criticised, international aid has faced unexpected obstacles getting in, and the government is carefully controlling the narrative as the outside world watches. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by LiSTNR senior journalist Claudianna Blanco to examine what this disaster reveals about the state of the country and what life actually looks like for Venezuelans six months on from the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Further listening from headlines: What a 'free' Karl Stefanovic really means Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernesto Araújo addresses the Venezuelan earthquake and the Maduro regime's inability to manage the crisis, calling leadership a "gangster gathering." He sees international aid as a chance for accountability and renewal. He also questions why the US hesitates to allow democratic leader María Machado to return home. 3

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-29-2026.1950Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a flawed memorandum concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Roggio argues the agreement effectively grants Iran control, while Haqqani notes GCC countries feel excluded and wary of de-escalation on Iranian terms. The US lacks a plan to force Iranian understanding of consequences. 1Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine regional dynamics, noting the Iranian system remains unchanged despite the Supreme Leader's death. Haqqani describes the US-Iran memorandum as a "damp squib" that ignores fundamental security issues. Roggio suggests Saudi Arabia feels "stuck" with the US but may reconsider its primary regional backing. 2Ernesto Araújo addresses the Venezuelan earthquake and the Maduro regime's inability to manage the crisis, calling leadership a "gangster gathering." He sees international aid as a chance for accountability and renewal. He also questions why the US hesitates to allow democratic leader María Machado to return home. 3Ernesto Araújo discusses recent democratic victories in Colombia and Peru, characterizing them as a rejection of organized crime and socialism. He criticizes media bias for framing these shifts as a "right-wing drift" while ignoring the deep-seated corruption of regional leaders like Lula da Silva. 4Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio analyze Iran's perceived "escalation dominance" in the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its naval blockade. Schanzer argues Iran uses the waterway as leverage to derail nuclear talks. Roggio critiques the US admission that there is no military solution to the waterway. 5Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio investigate reports of damaged historic sites in Iran, suggesting they are Iranian information operations. Schanzer explains that many sites were actually torched by protesters rejecting Islamism. He also notes the morality police are doubling down on control following recent ceasefire stunts. 6David Daoud explores the Israel-Lebanon security deal and the IDF's destruction of a major Hezbollah arsenal. Daoud explains the concept of "pilot zones" where the Lebanese Armed Forces must perform demonstrably before territorial expansion. He notes Hezbollah wants a pragmatic end to pain but rejects normalization. 7David Daoud and Bill Roggio analyze "pilot zones" as a mechanism to hold Lebanon's feet to the fire regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Daoud warns that if the US prioritizes quiet with Iran, these zones could become pressure tactics against Israel rather than mechanisms for actual Lebanese performance. 8Richard Epstein critiques the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing the President to fire independent commission heads. Epstein argues this undermines the separation of powers between prosecution and adjudication. He warns that "presidential accountability" is an illusion in such a unitary power structure. 9John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Russian fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries. Hardie notes this crisis breaks Putin's "social contract" of stability for passivity. Despite economic trouble, Putin maintains maximalist war demands due to inflated military reports from his general staff. 10Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the UN's "toxic obsession" with Israel and its lack of evidence regarding genocide claims. Fitton-Brown highlights how China and Russia manipulate the UN system to avoid scrutiny. He notes Israel is uniquely targeted by permanent commissions while worse regimes go free. 11Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio discuss the instability of the Iran MOU and the upcoming Doha talks. He contrasts this with a balanced Israel-Lebanon framework that aims to marginalize Hezbollah. However, the MOU's vague language allows Iran to claim legitimate control over the Strait of Hormuz. 12Henry Sokolski examines the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program following a previous B2 raid. Sokolski notes Iranrefuses IAEA inspections at damaged uranium enrichment sites. He warns of massive plutonium risks at the Bushehrplant and calls for public hearings on regional nuclear restraint. 13Ahmad Sharawi documents Hamas's presence in Turkey, where senior operatives enjoy sanctuary to plot attacks in the West Bank. Sharawi notes Turkey provides a permissive environment to weaken Israel's regional freedom. Hamas maintains leadership and financing networks despite being whittled down in Gaza. 14David Maxwell and Gordon Chang analyze North Korea's "salami slicing" strategy in the DMZ designed to normalize its activities. Maxwell warns Kim Jong-un seeks to divide the US-South Korea alliance. He urges a superior political warfare strategy to expose and strangulate North Korea's malign activities. 15Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth unemployment. Chang explains that Xi Jinping prioritizes manufacturing over consumption to keep the population dependent. He also warns of rising state-promoted xenophobia against foreigners. 16

Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta segunda-feira (29):O senador e pré-candidato à Presidência da República Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) se encontrou com o presidente da Argentina, Javier Milei, nesta segunda-feira (22). O líder argentino publicou uma foto ao lado do senador nas redes sociais. Na legenda, Milei afirmou que uma “onda azul” chegará ao Brasil, fazendo referência à cor normalmente associada a partidos de direita na América do Sul. Flávio Bolsonaro cumpre uma série de agendas no país vizinho. Apesar do pedido de desculpa feito pelo senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), a madrasta Michelle deixou de seguir os enteados Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL) e Carlos Bolsonaro (PL). Por outro lado, Eduardo mantém Michelle em suas redes sociais, mas passou a republicar críticas a ela em seu perfil no X.O ex-ministro do Meio Ambiente Ricardo Salles defendeu o nome de Michelle Bolsonaro como o mais sólido para a disputa à Presidência da República e classificou a pré-candidatura de Flávio como “frágil”. A declaração ocorreu durante entrevista ao jornal O Estado de S.Paulo. Salles também criticou o presidente do ´PL, Valdemar Costa Neto. O ex-ministro despontava como um dos nomes para a disputa do Senado, em São Paulo, mas ficou para trás e André do Prado (PL) disputará o cargo e tem o apoio da Família Bolsonaro. O ministro do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Alexandre de Moraes, deu o prazo de 15 dias para que a Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR) se manifeste sobre o inquérito contra o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ). A medida ocorre após a Polícia Federal (PF) emitir um relatório concluindo que o parlamentar cometeu o crime de calúnia contra o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). A investigação foca em uma publicação feita pelo senador nas redes sociais associando o petista a crimes internacionais e afirmando que o mandatário brasileiro seria "delatado" por Nicolás Maduro. O ministro Alexandre de Moraes receberá, nesta terça-feira (29), a defesa do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro (PL) antes de decidir se mantém a prisão domiciliar do ex-chefe do Executivo. A discussão teve início após a apreensão de uma arma registrada em nome de Bolsonaro durante uma abordagem envolvendo um de seus seguranças. O caso passou a ser analisado pelo STF após questionamentos sobre um possível descumprimento das condições impostas ao ex-presidente. A Pesquisa BTG/Nexus divulgada nesta segunda-feira (29) mostra que o presidente Lula (PT) lidera as intenções de voto para a eleição presidencial de 2026 nos cenários de primeiro e segundo turnos contra o senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL). No primeiro cenário estimulado para o primeiro turno, Lula aparece com 42% das intenções de voto, seguido por Flávio Bolsonaro, que soma 34%. Em uma simulação de segundo turno entre Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro, o levantamento indica que o atual presidente lidera a disputa com 47% dos votos, enquanto o senador aparece com 44%. O governo do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva anunciou a liberação de R$ 4 bilhões do Tesouro Nacional para subsidiar o programa Desenrola Adimplentes e o Fies Empreendedor. Segundo o Ministério da Fazenda, os recursos não terão impacto primário nas contas públicas. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

//The Wire//2300Z June 29, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: VEHICLE RAMMING ATTACK REPORTED IN LONDON. USA AND IRAN AGREE TO RESTART CEASEFIRE AFTER WEEKEND TARGETING EFFORTS. LEBANON INVASION CONTINUES. MASS SHOOTING REPORTED IN GERMANY. DISASTER AID TO VENEZUELA RAMPS UP AMID LOCAL TENSIONS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Persian Gulf: Over the weekend, the war continued as both Iran and the United States conducted mutual targeting efforts after the stock market closed on Friday. Several strikes were reported within Iran, along with the Iranian targeting of another merchant vessel on Saturday. Sunday morning, Qatar stated that a small merchant vessel was struck by an Iranian munition somewhere off their coastline, which resulted in one fatality. After these tit-for-tat targeting efforts, the U.S. and Iran have allegedly agreed that the ceasefire is back on.Lebanon: Following the signing of the agreement between the U.S./Israel and the Lebanese government, the IDF's invasion has continued within southern Lebanon. Lebanese citizens have continued fleeing the city of Nabatiyeh, with airstrikes being reported all along the eastern front over the past few days.United Kingdom: On Saturday a vehicle ramming attack was reported in London after a Somalian man rammed his vehicle into a crowd of people outside a row of shops on The Broadway. A total of five people were wounded during the attack, and the suspect has been identified as Timir Ahmed Mohamed. He has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder.Germany: This morning a mass shooting was reported in Stade, a small city in northern Germany west of Hamburg. At least one gunman conducted a small arms attack on Dankersstraße, in the residential sector of the town. A total of 5x people were killed during the attack, and the assailant was reportedly detained at the scene. In addition to the shooter, one other individual was also arrested at the scene. No further details have been provided, and the scene remains heavily locked down.Venezuela: Earthquake rescue and recovery efforts continue as the casualty count rises. Officially the death toll stands at over 1,719 confirmed fatalities, with tens of thousands of people either injured or displaced after their homes were destroyed. Several aftershocks with an estimated magnitude of M5.0 struck the disaster zone since the two main earthquakes devastated the region. This resulted in a few more building collapses, and has made rescue operations extremely dangerous for all involved.Analyst Comment: Concerning the American rescue efforts, U.S. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit were on the ground immediately after the earthquakes, delivering aid and logistics as part of the American aid effort. The priority at the moment is the repair of Simón Bolívar Airport in Catia La Mar and Francisco De Miranda Airport in Caracas, both of which suffered significant damage which will need to be repaired for more heavy machinery and disaster aid to be flown in. -----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Venezuela, local corruption complaints have also begun to manifest, which has complicated rescue and recovery efforts. Uniformed Bolivarian soldiers have allegedly been observed looting from collapsed buildings, and many local politicians and military leaders have also been accused of hindering recovery efforts so as to extract bribes.Corruption throughout South America is extremely engrained throughout all levels of governance and society, and as a result even the most devastating disasters ever seen also attract those seeking to capitalize on the chaos. This hits especially hard due to the sheer scale of the disaster, which has left many communities to fend for themselves. Disasters almost always bring out the very best and the very worst of society, and Venezuela was already struggling beforehand.These hardships have in turn lead to the population turning their anger toward government almost immediately after the dust settled, and the US operation to capture Maduro earlier this year has complicated the situation significantly. For instance, one of the government figures who is involved in disaster aid is Minister of the Interior Diosdado Cabello (Rondón), who has been observed allegedly hindering disaster aid. For context, Cabello is currently wanted by the United States, and has a $25 million bounty on his head, which is still active. Yet, American rescue agencies on the ground are being given the runaround by him and his staff.Even the Venezuelan politicians hand-picked by the White House to lead in Maduro's absence are having trouble. Delcy Rodríguez, the individual who became President after the United States captured Maduro, was not very popular even before the earthquakes and was simply the only leader that seemed like a feasible puppet for the United States to control in the wake of the Venezuelan conflict. Managing the current disaster would be a challenge for anyone, but in this case Rodríguez is new on the job and the government was already barely functioning due to the political infighting that always occurs when a dictator is suddenly removed from the equation. Rodríguez also showing up to talk to impoverished disaster victims while wearing luxury clothing that costs more than the average yearly salary for most Venezuelans did not do her any favors either. In the western world, this would be considered a political gaffe, or something that is generally in poor taste considering that the victims have lost everything they have. But in South America, this is the kind of misstep that usually results in more discontent than one might think. As a result, the situation is tenuous all around; political infighting, corruption, and power-plays are all on the table while tens of thousands of victims attempt to dig through the rubble, and try to figure out what to do next.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Today, Les, John, Andrew, and Andy examine the devastating earthquake that has killed more than 1,500 people in Venezuela, a number expected to climb, and what the U.S. response reveals about American humanitarian leadership in the Trump era. Washington has committed $150 million in aid flowing through UN agencies and NGOs, with DART teams and fire and rescue units from across the country, including Los Angeles and Fairfax County, already on the ground.But the response raises harder questions than it answers. With USAID largely dismantled, who actually leads American disaster response now, and what does that mean for U.S. soft power on the world stage? Now that the U.S. has removed Maduro and installed a friendly government in Caracas, the response carries an unavoidable optic: is Washington showing up for Venezuela because lives are at stake, or because this is now its ally? And if the U.S. is only willing to show up for countries already in its corner, what does that say about the credibility of American humanitarian commitments when the next crisis hits in less friendly territory?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.@lestermunson@andykeiser@johnclipsey@andrewboreneLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube; watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/2_k_PBIlp48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:12:33 - Les Enjeux - par : Astrid de Villaines - Deux séismes ont frappé le Venezuela ce mercredi 24 juin, affichant pour l'instant un bilan de 1 450 morts et 50 000 disparus selon les Nations Unies, dans un pays exsangue économiquement et en proie à une grande instabilité politique depuis l'arrestation de Nicolás Maduro en janvier. - équipe : Félicie Faugère, Mathilde Thon-Fourcade - invités : Serge Ollivier historien, docteur de l'Université paris I panthéon-Sorbonne et enseignant au MRIAE (Magistère de Relations Internationales et d'Action à l'Etranger) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In April, a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier was indicted for using classified intelligence to make bets online. It comes as online prediction markets have exploded in popularity. The war in Iran and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have revealed suspiciously-timed bets on when an attack might happen, even the fate of world leaders. Correspondent Jon Wertheim reports on the phenomenon of betting on war and the creation of a whole new category of insider trading. Andy Bast and Jessica Kegu are the producers. A year-long investigation by 60 MINUTES examines what might be the greatest art heist in history: the theft of thousands of sacred stone, bronze and gold artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. Correspondent Anderson Cooper reports on Douglas Latchford, the British dealer who masterminded the looting amidst genocide, civil war and political turmoil and sold to the world's wealthiest collectors and most prestigious museums. The Cambodian government has spent more than a decade tracking it all down and wants their history and heritage brought home. This is a double-length segment. Michael H. Gavshon and Nadim Roberts are the producers.

El pasado miércoles a media tarde dos terremotos sacudieron el norte de Venezuela. El primero, de magnitud 7,2, se originó a las 18:04 a 23 km de la localidad de San Felipe. Solo 39 segundos después llegó un segundo seísmo de magnitud 7,5, más superficial, a 28 km al sur de la localidad de Yumare. La escasa profundidad de ambos y la cercanía a zonas densamente pobladas han provocado una catástrofe material y humana que está aún lejos de cuantificarse. Cuatro días después el balance es difícil de asimilar. Las autoridades reconocen más de 1.400 muertos y unos 3.200 heridos, pero en estos momentos se estiman más de 50.000 desaparecidos. Entre los fallecidos hay ciudadanos de España, Portugal, Brasil, Italia y Colombia. En La Guaira, el estado más castigado, más de cien edificios se vinieron abajo. El aeropuerto internacional de Maiquetía quedó cerrado al tráfico civil, el metro de Caracas suspendió el servicio y muchas zonas de la capital se quedaron sin luz, agua ni teléfono. Venezuela se asienta sobre el límite entre la placa caribeña y la sudamericana, una de las zonas sísmicas más activas del continente. Los geólogos venezolanos llevaban años advirtiendo de que los edificios no estaban preparados, pero esos avisos cayeron en saco roto. El país carece, además, de un sistema oficial de alerta temprana, aunque, eso sí, muchos ciudadanos recibieron avisos en sus móviles Android gracias al sistema de Google Earthquake Alerts, algo que seguramente salvó muchas vidas. La respuesta más rápida no llegó del Gobierno, sino de la propia gente. Vecinos y voluntarios anónimos se organizaron por WhatsApp y Telegram para rescatar a los que estaban sepultados bajo los escombros con palas, picos y sus propias manos desnudas. La ventana de supervivencia tras un terremoto dura entre 48 y 72 horas, de modo que la lentitud en el despliegue de grúas y excavadoras ha incrementado el número de víctimas mortales. La ayuda internacional si que ha respondido con rapidez. Un total de 17 países han enviado a más de 2.000 especialistas, perros adiestrados y hospitales de campaña. España ha movilizado a bomberos, médicos e ingenieros y a un contingente de la Unidad Militar de Emergencias. Estados Unidos ha flexibilizado las sanciones y ha prometido 150 millones de dólares de ayuda. Entretanto, el Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez parece más preocupado por controlar a la población que por rescatarla. El régimen ha militarizado La Guaira con más de 14.000 efectivos, ha restringido las donaciones a centros de acopio oficiales y tiene vigilada a la prensa y a los creadores de contenido en internet. El verdadero epicentro de este terremoto no se encuentra a 20 km bajo tierra, sino en el Gobierno. Un país que posee las mayores reservas de petróleo del mundo carece de grúas y excavadoras para rescatar a sus ciudadanos. La detención de Maduro y su traslado a EEUU el 3 de enero no ha cambiado nada, Delcy Rodríguez heredó la misma estructura y los mismos vicios. El terremoto ha pasado pero el chavismo sigue intacto, y de ese nadie parece querer rescatar a los venezolanos. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:37 Venezuela rota 33:07 Las campañitas de Más Madrid 39:47 Inversión en IA 44:33 Las emergencias con el calor · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #venezuela #terremoto Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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En este EDN & Friends recibimos a Araya Vlogs para hablar de cómo se planifica un viaje a algunos de los lugares más remotos del mundo y de su experiencia tras ser detenido en Rusia. Además, conversamos sobre cómo logró entrar a la mansión abandonada vinculada a Nicolás Maduro en Punta Cana y cuál es el país al que no volvería jamás.GRACIAS A:NordVPN Deal ➼https://nordvpn.com/ednDeal exclusivo de 4 meses gratis.Remitly, envía dinero a todas las partes del mundo de manera fácil: descarga la app, elige el monto, el país y el destinatario y listo. Más info en: https://www.remitly.com #publicidadSíguenos en nuestras redes sociales:ESCUELA DE NADAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/escueladenada/Twitter: https://twitter.com/escueladenadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escueladenadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/escueladenada0:00 Intro3:19 Los diferentes tipos de creadores de contenido de viajes4:23 ¿Cómo se planifica un viaje a los lugares más remotos del mundo?10:30 Los pasaportes latinoamericanos más poderosos13:20 ¿Qué te lleva a crear contenido mientras recorres el mundo?20:00 Los inicios de Araya Vlogs25:18 La mansión abandonada de Maduro en Punta Cana32:14 Así fue estar preso en Rusia44:49 ¿A qué país no volverías jamás?47:38 ¿Cuánto cuesta ir a ver los animales más extraños del mundo?52:54 ¿Cómo se arma el presupuesto para documentar un país?58:20 El dilema moral de grabar las partes más duras del mundo

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: We turn our attention inside Iran as economic hardship, political unrest, and growing public dissatisfaction continue to mount beneath the headlines of the U.S.-Iran confrontation. We're joined by Alireza Jafarzadeh for an insider's perspective on the regime's challenges and what may come next. Later, five months after the fall of Nicolás Maduro, Washington and Caracas continue taking steps toward rebuilding diplomatic ties. Retired CIA operations officer and former Caracas Station Chief Rick de la Torre joins us to discuss the evolving relationship between the United States and Venezuela and what it could mean for the region. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Fox One: Sign up at https://fox.com to watch The PDB show and more on-demand with FOX One. BUB Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Three Indian sailors are dead after U.S. forces struck a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman, marking the first reported fatalities tied to Washington's blockade of Iran. We'll explain what happened, why India is demanding answers, and how the incident could complicate one of America's most important strategic relationships. Ukraine may have found a cheaper way to defend its skies. We'll look at a new homegrown interceptor missile that costs less than a quarter of a Patriot round and could help Kyiv counter Russian missile attacks at a fraction of the cost. Five months after the fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is rapidly dismantling the symbols of his rule. We'll examine how the former dictator is being erased from public life and what it says about the country's post-Maduro future. In today's Back of the Brief, the House rejects a last-minute effort to extend a controversial surveillance authority, putting the future of a key U.S. intelligence tool in doubt.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.comor call 800-583-6515 Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, WJNO's Brian Mudd fills in for Mark. The AI jobs boom is coming. But there's a tale of two economies, where investors have enjoyed a phenomenal stock market run driven by AI, while everyday life feels strained by high gas and grocery prices. Despite concerns over AI job losses, Iran-related issues, and costs, there is strong economic momentum and Reaganomics-style trickle-down effects, with wealth from companies redeploying across the economy.  April saw 115,000 jobs added driven by actual American workers, with 3.6% wage growth exceeding inflation. Tech jobs cut by AI have been more than offset by gains in construction, utilities, and AI-supporting infrastructure, signaling booming AI-related job creation in the early months of this shift. Meanwhile, the current average gas price is around $4.24 per gallon; even if sustained all year on an inflation-adjusted basis, it would rank only as the 9th most expensive year in U.S. history, with four of the top five (including the top three) most expensive years occurring under the Obama administration. Also, President Trump sidelined Maduro in Venezuela—redirecting its vast oil reserves (previously 80% to China, though only 2% of China's supply) to the US via Chevron, boosting production 50%—and now targeting Iran (47% of China's oil), Trump has disrupted China's new Axis network of allies (including Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua). This strategically hampers China's military capabilities, preventing escalation to World War III.  Later, this version of the Democrat party is the most dangerous yet.  Sen Chuck Schumer opposed funding reconciliation for the Department of Homeland Security, including $140 billion for Border Patrol and ICE. Democrats' support for the BLM-led defund the police movement caused total crime rates to rise 30% and murders 44% in embracing communities, with devastating effects. Open border policies under President Biden allowed criminal illegal aliens to run rampant, committing a quarter of all U.S. crime. If you vote for Democrats, you are voting for more murders and crime to take place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices