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Send us a textIn this episode, Ricardo Karam meets with Raeda Taha, a Palestinian director and writer who was born in Jerusalem and is the daughter of Palestinian activist Ali Taha.Raeda talks to us about the impact of the Palestinian struggle on her life and shares her journey between art and politics, having worked as a press secretary for President Yasser Arafat from 1987 to 1994.Raeda speaks openly about personal liberation that does not contradict with national struggle and the differences between generations of resistance, how the tools of resistance have shifted from weapons to social media, which has helped spread the Palestinian cause worldwide. She also tells us how she used theater as a tool to confront the imposed silence on personal and artistic expression.From her play "Ghazal Akka" to her solo performance titled "Where Can I Find Someone Like You, Ali?", Raeda gives a powerful Palestinian voice, sharing her artistic journey that began in Jerusalem before 1967 and moved through Lebanon, Amman, and Ramallah. She also reveals her meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the influence of Ghassan Kanafani on her artistic career.Join Ricardo Karam and Raeda Taha in a conversation that reveals a life filled with struggle, art, and stories that reflect the reality of Palestinians in exile.في هذه الحلقة، يلتقي ريكاردو كرم مع رائدة طه، المخرجة والكاتبة الفلسطينية التي نشأت في القدس ابنة المناضل الفلسطيني علي طه. تُحَدِّثنا رائدة عن تأثير النضال الفلسطيني على حياتها، وتشاركنا رحلتها بين الفن والسياسة، إذ عملت كسكرتيرة إعلامية للرئيس ياسر عرفات بين عامي 1987 و1994.  تتحدث رائدة بصراحة عن التحرر الشخصي الذي لا يتناقض مع النضال الوطني، وعن الفرق بين أجيال المقاومة، وكيف تحوّلت أدوات النضال من الأسلحة إلى وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي التي ساعدت في نشر القضية الفلسطينية على نطاق عالمي. كما تروي لنا كيف استطاعت استخدام المسرح كأداة لمواجهة الصمت المفروض على التعبير الشخصي والفني.  من خلال مسرحية "غزال عكا" إلى عرضها الفردي الذي حمل عنوان "أين أستطيع أن أجد شخصاً مثلك، علي؟"، تقدم رائدة صوتاً فلسطينيًاً قوياً، وتستعرض رحلتها الفنية التي تبدأ من القدس قبل 1967 وتنتقل إلى لبنان وعمان ورام الله. كما تكشف عن لقائها مع الرئيس الفنزويلي نيكولاس مادورو، وتأثير غسان كنفاني في مسيرتها الفنية.  انضموا إلى ريكاردو كرم ورائدة طه في حوار يكشف عن تجارب حياة مليئة بالنضال، الفن، والقصص التي تعكس واقع الفلسطينيين في الشتات.

TOM'S BIO  On March 5, 2025, Tom Llamas was named as Lester Holt's successor as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News beginning in summer 2025. This episode is a re-released show originally released on October 26, 2023. Tom's life and career are remarkable and he is a master of truth telling and the news media. He is an American journalist who was the weekend anchor for World News Tonight on ABC and is now Senior National Correspondent and anchor for NBC News Now, hosting Top Story with Tom Llamas, as well as substituting occasionally in NBC's Today and NBC Nightly News.  He has won multiple Emmy Awards for "Best Anchor" and "Best Hard News Story as well an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of Hurricane Sandy. His first Emmy award was tied to his brilliant reporting on human smuggling and an interdiction at sea with the U.S. Coast Guard.  Llamas career in a nutshell: NBC News Specials Unit, MSNBC political reporting, NBC's WTVJ in Miami, WNBC in New York, NBC News, ABC News as sole weekend anchor and now back at NBC. Tom has covered the most important stories in recent history: The 2020 presidential race,  the immigration crisis from the U.S. border with Mexico contributed, the death of U.S. war hero Senator John McCain, the rescue mission of the 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave, the sentencing of Bill Cosby, the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and many others. He has interviewed President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.  Llamas was born and raised in Miami after his parents fled from Cuba during the 1960s. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans and lives in Manhattan. EPISODE OUTLINE (0:00) - Intro (0:38) - Bio (01:06) - Discovering a talent, nurturing it, developing it; background informs perspective (02:40) - Getting into the business; Telemundo at 15 years old (04:48) - The path, learning the business, starting at the bottom (05:48) - Media changing, citizen journalism; pros and cons, the future (07:25) - Careers in new media, digital distribution, democratizing fame (08:55) - Training as a journalist, ethics, laws, impartiality; 10,000 reps (10:38) - Americans love variety; from burgers to tomato sauce to news (11:42) - A story that sticks out

Rich talks with Alphonso Aguilar, Hispanic Engagement Director with the American Principles Project, about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's desire to invade Puerto Rico. Next, a look at crime in New York and Trump's energy plan with John Catsimidis, radio host and president/CEO of Red Apple Group. General John Teichert (Ret.) gives us reaction to the confirmation hearing of Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Later, a conversation on other news of the day with Hans Mahncke, founder and publisher of Truth Over News and author of the new book "Swiftboating America: Exposing the Russiagate Fraud, from the Steele Dossier to the FBI's Coissfire Hurricane Investigation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have updates on containment of the Palisades fire in Los Angeles County. A significant winter storm is bringing snow, ice and major transportation delays to many southern states. An Egyptian official tells CNN Israel and Hamas aren't close to a ceasefire deal, despite optimism from President Joe Biden. The Biden administration is planning to target Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's new regime. Plus, the clock is ticking for TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.comPreorder the bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

①Shanghai has emerged as China's top trading port with Africa. How have the trading patterns evolved over time? (00:45) ②Several Ukrainian ministers have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelensky carries out the biggest shake-up of his government since the war began. What's behind this move? (13:19)③China's two biggest shipbuilders plan to merge. (24:07)④Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced plans to move Christmas to October amid turmoil. (33:06)⑤How has a potential merger between a Japanese and a US steel company become a political issue that's influencing the US presidential campaigns? (42:36)

Israel's divisions deepen, as hostage killings set off national strike and protests, US seizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane citing sanctions violations, and before the Fed lowers interest rates, make these 4 money moves to prepare your finances.

//The Wire//2000Z September 2, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNITED STATES HIJACKS VENEZUELAN PRESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFT. POSSIBLE US SERVICE MEMBERS ATTACKED IN TURKEY. HISTORIC FRENCH CHURCH BURNS IN SAINT OMER.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Turkey: This morning, Turkish government officials allegedly leaked Turkey's bid to join BRICS. AC: Very few details have leaked, however it's likely that Turkey has secretly been in talks to join BRICS for many months, since the new additions of the UAE, Saudia Arabia, Iran, and others earlier this spring.This morning, local Turkish media (and users on social media) published videos of what have been claimed to be US service members from the USS WASP ARG being assaulted/abused in the streets of Izmir during a routine port call. AC: The USS Wasp did arrive in Izmir yesterday, as confirmed by social media posts by U.S. Fleet Forces Command. However, it's not clear as to if the people being assaulted in the viral videos that have circulated social media are indeed US service members. No statements by defense officials have emerged to confirm or deny this incident as of this report.Middle East: US CENTCOM released a press statement over the weekend highlighting the wounding of 7 US service members during an operation in western Iraq. The report claims that 15 ISIS militants were killed during the operation, which was conducted in coordination with local Iraqi support.Israel: Protests voicing opposition to Netanyahu ignited again last night. Domestic demonstrations against the Israeli government have been regular over the past few months, but after the discovery of 6 dead hostages in Gaza a few days ago, demonstrations have become more widespread.France: Early this morning another major church fire broke out in Pas-de-Calais. The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer suffered a catastrophic fire, resulting in the collapse of the Steeple. The cause of the fire is not known. AC: This continues the trend of historic church fires throughout France, as this church was originally completed in 1859 and renovated in 2018.Dominican Republic: The United States hijacked the personal aircraft of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This was conducted via a covert operation in the Dominican Republic, as American operatives allegedly acting via the DoJ, DHS, and DoS stole the plane as it was parked on the ground.Far East: Tensions between the Philippines and China again came to a head near the Sabina Shoal over the weekend, as another collision occurred between PLAN and Philippine Coast Guard vessels. AC: This is the third deliberate collision reported over the past few months, with Chinese and Filipino vessels routinely increasing harassment operations against each other, which now include routine and deliberate collisions between vessels.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Very few details remain confirmed concerning the possible incident involving US service members in Turkey, however this situation bears very familiar hallmarks of previous incidents. The attack was carried out by the Youth Union of Turkey (TGB), a well-known revolutionary organization (comprised largely of a conglomeration of Socialists and Turkish Nationalists). Of note, this attack is not the first carried out by this group; nearly-identical attacks were carried out on US service members in 2011, 2013, and 2014. TGB is particularly fond of more-kinetic actions that take the form of restraining US service members and placing a bag over their head, echoing the historical tones of the organization's Socialist origins. In any case, restraining, beating, and mock-executing US service members is a pastime of this organization that more broadly is often an indicator of Turkish sentiment throughout the region.Regarding the theft of Maduro's aircraft, questions remain both regarding the legality of seizing another

On this Labor Day Monday, Resident Assistants at Boston University are waging a labor battle of their own, millions of travelers are making their way home from their long weekend destinations, and the US Government seizes a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Stay in the Loop with #iHeartRadio.

Some of today's top storiesthe democratic national convention kicks off today in Chicago.and after a wild few weeks, the democratic nominee, vice president kamala Harris, has arrived in the windy city.protests over several top issues are already taking place... And evoking images of another political convention there.NBC's Alice Barr is live from the united center with more.The statewide Trump Train made its way through Bakersfield over the weekend.    The train started in Visalia and rode through Bakersfield with a final destination in Paso Robles. Once they arrive in Paso Robles the plan is to host a rally.    Feinberg said there may be a surprise Trump apperance.Protests have erupted worldwide and here at home after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's victory, which many say was a fixed election. There are Worldwide protests including one that happened here in Bakersfield at the Park at River Walk.    Dozens of protestors are speaking out against President Maduro's victory, saying they've had enough of a corrupt government in Venezuela. One of the protestors said these worldwide protests have reached more than 350 cities across the globe.This weekend marked 11 months since Daniel Landeros was killed at Yokuts Park. Family and friends continue to mourn, while the man accused of his murder waits for his next court appearance. One woman shares her story of how she met the victim who she says, spent his life serving others.

Tommy and Ben discuss the impact of Ukraine's shocking military incursion into Russian territory, how the US and Israel are preparing for a possible retaliatory military strike by Iran and Hezbollah, how activists are trying to influence Kamala Harris's position on Gaza, and the latest details on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations. Then they talk about Iran hacking the Trump campaign, reports that the US offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amnesty in exchange for stepping down, terror threats at Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, and outrage over a celebrity event in Pompeii. Then, Ben speaks to Sahar Halaimzai, Director of the Afghanistan Initiative at the Malala Fund about the gender apartheid that exists in Afghanistan three years after the Taliban's return. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Hamas has announced October 7th mastermind Yahya Sinwar will become its new political leader, just weeks after its last political leader was involuntarily retired by a Mossad bomb. We'll take a look at the terror groups' new boss. In the latest signs of deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran, Russia is reportedly transferring advanced weaponry to Iran ahead of its expected retaliatory strike on Israel. More bad news for opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the nation's top military official reaffirms his loyalty to the socialist despot. In today's Back of the Brief, an update on the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk Region, with Russian President Vladimir Putin offering his first comments on the invasion To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Joel Embiid getting benched for Team USA, Elon Musk accepting a fight challenge from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola showing up to camp looking exactly like Patrick Mahomes, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM -  INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland Israel says it killed top Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif. This follows the deaths of a top Hezbollah commander on Tuesday and assassination of a top Hamas leader Wednesday Khamenei said to order direct strike on Israel after Haniyeh killed in Tehran.  U.S. Navy assembles 12 warships amid heightened tensions in Middle Russia and West prepare for biggest wprisoner swap since Cold War 9/11 alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and 2 others reach plea deal History maker Kellie Harrington becomes first Irish woman to win medals at two Olympic Games DAILY MAIL: Footage has emerged of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif landing a huge right hand on her opponent that forced the Italian to quit after just 46 seconds of their Olympic bout on Thursday morning. Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's challenge to a fight Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, August 1, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The demonstrators in Caracas say the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's re-election was fraudulent. He has accused his opponents of trying to stage a coup. Also: the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is jeered by crowds on a visit to the scene of a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights, and a man's late graduation after a parrot sparks a rent row.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was formally declared the winner of his country's disputed presidential election Monday, a day after the political opposition and the entrenched incumbent each claimed victory in the contest. Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from the African National Congress. And want to own Diego Maradona's jersey from the 1986 World Cup? We'll tell you how you can.

Shadow Diplomacy - Lev Parnas' wild ride from Brooklyn to Donald Trump's inner circle3 days agoOne of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.comPreorder the bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Lebanon is braced for Israeli retaliation following a rocket strike that killed 12 teenagers and children at the weekend. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez have each claimed victory in the presidential election. Iraq wants troops from the US-led military coalition to begin withdrawing in September and to formally end the coalition's work by September 2025. Italy is looking to spread tourism around the country by using vintage railways to give visitors a glimpse of Italy's hidden hamlets.  Find today's recommended read here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrating election victory, but many disputing the results. Some Jasper firefighters watched their own homes burn as they worked to save other parks of the national park. Former Assistant Commissioner of New Brunswick RCMP accused the province of blurring the lines between politics and policing. 

① Timor-Leste's president, Jose Ramos-Horta, is making his first visit to China since he took office in 2022. In what areas can the two sides tap into for more potential in trade and broader economic cooperation? (00:49)② The US and Japan announce steps to strengthen their military ties. Why is their alliance seen by some protesters in Tokyo as undermining regional stability? (12:37)③ The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed the Beijing Central Axis as a World Heritage Site. We explore the axis's values as well as the efforts needed to protect it. (24:51)④ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term. What are the immediate challenges he will have to face? (35:44)⑤ How likely will an all-out war break out between Israel and Hezbollah after a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights? (44:19)

Shadow Diplomacy - Lev Parnas' wild ride from Brooklyn to Donald Trump's inner circleDec 5, 2023One of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.com Preorder the bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

When Venezuelan journalist Roberto Deniz began investigating problems with a government food program with his colleagues at the investigative news site Armando.info, he didn't know that the reaction to his reporting would one day drive him to flee his home country. For the past six years, he has been living and reporting in exile, helping to uncover a corruption scandal reaching from Venezuela to the U.S. and beyond. A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro's Venezuela is a new documentary from FRONTLINE and Armando.info that follows Deniz as he investigates the controversial businessman Alex Saab and his connections to the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Together with Juan Ravell, the film's director, Deniz joins Raney Aronson-Rath to talk about Saab's indictment and subsequent release from U.S. custody, and the consequences of reporting on corruption in Maduro's Venezuela. Stream A Dangerous Assignment on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube channel, or the PBS App.Want to be notified every time a new podcast episode drops? Sign up for The FRONTLINE Dispatch newsletter.

Shadow Diplomacy - Lev Parnas' wild ride from Brooklyn to Donald Trump's inner circle3 days agoOne of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.comPreorder the bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

One of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 79-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 18,673 on turnover of 4.9-billion N-T. The market closed at a new high on Tuesday on the back of futures-led buying - as investors pushed up the spot market in a bid to profit in the futures market, where February contracts are scheduled to be settled later today. Electricity Rate Hikes Yet to be Finalized Economics Minister Wang Mei-hua says no final decision has been made on possible electricity rate hikes. The statement comes as the Ministry of Economic Affairs' electricity price review committee is scheduled to meet next month to decide on rates for the next six months. According to Wang, her office is considering adjusting rates even for users of less than 330-kilowatt-hours a month, but large electricity users will bear the brunt (首當其衝) of the rate increase in order reduce the impact on the general public. There have been reports claiming electricity rates could increased by more than 10-per cent for some users. Shrimp Snack Removed from Store Shelves Several local government have issued orders to remove a popular brand of spicy-flavored shrimp snack from store shelves. The move comes after it was confirmed that Yu Zong Foods had used a dye supplied by a Yunlin County-based food manufacturer that contains a carcinogenic (致癌的) dye. The Kaohsiung Department of Health says it has ordered Yu Zong Foods to remove all packaged of its "Wei Hsien" spicy shrimp chips from store shelves that used red chili powder supplied by the Yunlin County-based food manufacturer. A batch of chili powder from the company was recently found by the Yunlin Public Health Bureau to contain Sudan III, an industrial dye that is not allowed in food products. US Two Charged with Murder in SuperBowl Shooting Police in Kansas City have charged two people with murder following a mass shooting (大規模槍擊事件) at the Super Bowl celebration parade. The violence last week left one person dead and almost two dozen injured. US correspondent Nick Harper reports. Russia FM Expresses Support for Venezuela's Maduro Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reaffirmed his government's support for the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during an hours-long visit to the South American country. Lavrov on Tuesday expressed Russia's commitment to strategic cooperation in numerous (很多的) sectors, including technology, energy and culture. His meetings with Venezuela's vice president and foreign minister in the capital, Caracas, took place as Venezuela's government and a U.S.-backed faction of the opposition continue to negotiate conditions to level the playing field ahead of this year's presidential election. UK Bust Ransomware Syndicate Law enforcement agencies say they have infiltrated and disrupted a prolific ransomware syndicate behind cyberattacks around the world. Britain's National Crime Agency says it led an international operation targeting LockBit, which provides ransomware as a service to so-called affiliates (附屬機構) who infect victim networks with the computer-crippling malware and negotiate ransoms. The group has been linked to thousands of attacks since 2019. Hours before the announcement, the front page of LockBit's site was replaced with the words “this site is now under control of law enforcement." The operation aimed to steal all of LockBit's data and then destroy its infrastructure. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:     We'll discuss the latest in the ongoing territorial dispute in South America, where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is deploying thousands of troops near the border of Guyana for defensive exercises in response to an approaching British warship. A New Year's message from Mike Baker. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin.     Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for   –Thursday December 21st 2023—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One —  The U.S. is agreeing to a prisoner swap deal with Venezuela.  The Biden administration will release a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in exchange for ten Americans detained in the country.  The agreement includes the return of six Americans who were deemed wrongfully detained.     Two—   New driver's licenses and state ID cards with higher security features are coming in January to Michigan residents. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is also reissuing the green and white "Water Wonderland" license plate from 1963. The driver's licenses and ID cards will reduce the risk of fraud and counterfeiting with the names of the five Great Lakes being seen in multicolored text when it is held at certain angles.    And number three — Toyota is recalling more than one-million vehicles for potential air bag issues.  Toyota Motor announced the recall on Wednesday, saying a short circuit in a sensor could cause air bags to not properly deploy.  The recall is for 2020 through 2022 model year vehicles including various Corolla, Camry, Avalon and Sienna Hybrid vehicles.  The automaker says it will start notifying owners about the recall in February.  

Note: I'm taking next week off for the new year and to work on my next book—this month's More Things bonus episodes has thus been moved to this upcoming Thursday, and you'll see the next LKT episode on January 2!This week we talk about Venezuelan, Guyana, and the British.We also discuss oil deposits, gold, and the Geneva Agreement.Recommended Book: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossTranscriptIn 1581, Dutch colonists arrived in South America, setting up a colony along the northern coast—but that embryonic settlement, called Pomeroon, was wiped out about a decade and a half later by the British; and survivors from Pomeroon then founded a new settlement on the back of an existing but abondoned Portuguese fort, located on an island in the middle of a river, that was an offshoot of the major regional waterway, the Essequibo River—they took over this fort, and then eventually retook Pomeroon from the British, with the help of their allies, the French.The specifics of all this conquering and reconquering aren't terribly important, though: what's important to know is that this settlement was located in a strategic area, globally, because it allowed Europeans to grow incredibly valuable crops, like sugarcane, in an region that was accessible to ocean-traversing vessels, and in a location that was an established crossroads for local trade, which made acquiring local resources a lot easier, and getting workers for these plantations at lot simpler, as well.All of which has meant this region—like many other scattered throughout the world, but especially those with natural ports and located somewhere near the equator—was a somewhat tumultuous, violent place for a long while, in large part because all these Europeans kept popping in to kill and take and build and destroy existing buildings and to fight with each other, while also leaving a lot of dead locals and destroyed local infrastructure and ecosystems in their wake.Following that initial period of back and forth, though, things calmed down a bit, and the Dutch fleshed out their holdings, vastly expanding the scope of their plantations, even to the point—and this was fairly controversial at the time—that they allowed English planters to join them from 1740, onward, which increased the scope of the plantations thereabouts still-further.In February of 1781, some British privateers showed up, captured the main settlements, and then left, and in March of that same year two Royal Navy sloops arrived and did the same, conquering the area for the British Crown until the French showed up, beat the local British forces, and occupied the colony; though a peace deal back in Europe resulted in this colony being handed back to the Dutch in 1783.In 1796 it was reoccupied by the British, the Dutch retook it, holding it from 1802 until 1803, then the British took it again during the Napoleonic Wars, and it became an official British territory in mid-1814.That was the end of that second period of conflicts, as the big, violent rush to claim as much area as possible during the Age of Discovery was beginning to wane, there was a sort of peace, in some aspects of the word, at least, emerging between European powers, and many of these entities were finding they made more money by trading than by fighting with each other all the time.That said, a more fundamental conflict remained in this area, as the Spanish held a neighboring territory, the border between that territory and this one held by the British typically delineated by the Essequibo river.So the Spanish were busy with a series of colonial independence movements when the British rolled up this collection of plantations and habitations on the east side of the Essequibo river, and thus the Spanish didn't really have anything to say on the matter, despite at times having claimed portions of the territory the British were now claiming as their own.And maybe partially because of that distraction on the part of Spain, Britain's new, official maps that were drawn in 1835 showed British Guiana, the name of its new, official territory thereabouts, beginning at the Orinoco River, not the Essequibo, while neighboring Venezuela's maps showed the latter river as the border.When the government of the relatively newfound state of Venezuela, which is what that neighboring Spanish territory became, realized that their neighbor was claiming territory they thought of as their own on their maps, they complained, threatened, and negotiations began, but no compromise was reached and in 1850 the two governments agreed to not occupy the disputed area along their shared border.Less than a decade later, though, gold was discovered in that disputed area, and British settlers almost immediately moved in and started setting up formal mining infrastructure, alongside a company through which they could profit from it.The Venezuelan government continued to complain and attempted to solve the disagreement through arbitration, but the British weren't keen to do so. This led to Venezuela breaking diplomatic relations with the British in 1887, and it asked the US for help, and when the US suggested that the UK enter arbitration, they were told no, even when then-President, Grover Cleveland, said that the US might have to intervene if the British didn't do something, based on the Monroe Doctrine, which basically says European powers shouldn't meddle in the Western Hemisphere, or else.The British eventually said okay to arbitration in 1897, and a decision handed down in 1899 gave 94% of the disputed area to British Guiana—and the Venezuelan government was perhaps predictably fairly upset about this outcome, but both sides formally accepted this new boundary in 1905.What I'd like to talk about today is a new rift resulting from a fresh batch of resources discovered in this long-contested area, and how that rift could spark still-further conflict.—In 1958, British Guiana was divided into official administrative regions, and that led to the dissolution of an historical region called Essequibo, after the river that bisected it.In 1962, as the European powers were undergoing a phase of decolonization in the wake of WWII, Venezuela re-stated its position that the claim it made to the territory back in the 19th century was legit and should never have been questioned or legalized away, and part of its argument was that the British had a deal with the Russians back when that arbitration effort was completed, the folks on the arbitration board—who were supposed to be objective—allegedly were swayed by that alliance to rule in favor of the Brits.The British said this is nonsense, as did the government of British Guiana, but this remained in dispute—and still is to this day in dispute, in some corners of policy and diplomacy—until British Guiana gained independence from the British, as a dominion, in 1966, becoming the nation of Guyana, with those arbitration-established borders still in place, and they remained in place when it became a republic in 1970, as well.Shortly after that independence was attained, though, Venezuela started taking action of diplomatic, economic, and military varieties to retake the territory it considered to be its own, and to have been unfairly stolen from it, arguing—and this is just one of the many arguments it has made toward this intended end—that the Geneva Agreement that it, then-British Guiana, and the British signed in 1966 nullified the original arbitration agreement the parties signed earlier that established the still-in-place, British Guiana-favoring border.That new agreement also said that the signatory nations would solve all disputes through dialogue, though, which is part of why recent saber-rattling by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been so shocking to many, as even though this has been an, again, tumultuous and violent area for a long time, in recent memory it's been tumultuous, but mostly peaceful, despite those long-simmering resentments from Venezuela about this perceived violation of trust and wholesale theft of a region it considers its own.On December 3, 2023, Venezuela held a referendum that asked voters if they reject the 1899 arbitration agreement, if they support the 1966 agreement, if they agree with the government's stance that the International Court of Justice has no say in this matter, if they agree that the Venezuelan government should be able to oppose Guyana's claims about the region, and if they think the government should turn the disputed region into a new Venezuelan state called Guayana Esequiba, granting all locals Venezuelan citizenship as a consequence.Low turnout was reported at polling stations for this referendum, but the official results indicated that more than 95% of voters responded "yes" to each of those five questions, and despite that low turnout and claims that the government may have falsified these results, they've been using those "yes" numbers as part of their justification for seemingly moving forward with an annexation of the region—though as of the day I'm recording this at least, and this could change before this episode goes live, that annexation is only on paper, not a practical, real-life reality.Now, part of why that vote and the results and the government's response to the results are so shocking is that this region has been governed by Guyana in its many governmental guises for generations; this isn't an area that's gone back and forth between the two countries in recent memory—it's been well and truly Guyanan for a long time, and the people living in the region, all 125,000-or-so of them, out of Guyana's total 800,000-ish population, would tell you the same if you asked them. It also makes up something like 2/3 of Guyana's total landmass.In 2015, though, oil was discovered just off the coast of this disputed territory, and that led to calls by then, as today, Venezuelan President Maduro, to take this territory back; Venezuela has a lot of oil already, but these new reserves were looking to be sizable, and this new discovery had the potential to further enrich already rapidly enriching, from the sale of oil in other reserves, Guyana—so through some lenses, it made sense to to try grab the land attached to these reserves if possible, both to get that money, and to prevent a neighbor with whom they've long had all sorts of conflicts from getting that money, as well.That call eventually died down a bit; it remained, but wasn't at the forefront of conversation the way it was in 2015, when Venezuela was in the midst of a Presidential crisis that Maduro was likely keen to conceal a bit, moving the spotlight to something else, and ideally something nationalistic in nature.So while getting that money was probably a big part of that renewed push, there's a good chance that political expediency and trying to get both the public and the media to look at something else, something potentially titilating in the sense that the possibility of military action tends to be titilating, and something that might rile up the nationalistic base in support of their president, rather than encouraging them to continue questioning that president's legitimacy, which was otherwise a major topic of conversation.In October of 2023, a consortium of fossil fuel interests, led by Exxon Mobile, announced the discovery of a significant new reserve of oil and gas, marking the fourth such discovery in 2023, alone.That announcement ran parallel to increasingly bad news for Venezuelan president Maduro, who is incredibly unpopular with Venezuelans, for all sorts of alleged corruption and driving the economy into the ground, and who is up for election in January of 2024, that election almost certain to be rigged, though the US has offered him incentives to not rig the election, allowing it to be free and open and fair, in exchange for lessening some of the oil export sanctions the country has been operating under for a long while.So the state of play is that Maduro would almost certainly like to rig this upcoming election the way he has previous elections, keeping his hold on power as a consequence, and he kind of has to rig it if he wants to win, based on his popularity numbers, but he could potentially better those numbers by allowing something closer to a free election, getting sanctions lifted, the economy improving a bit, and he could possibly goose his numbers further by raising the Essequibo issue once more, riling up the nationalistic base and thus, possibly benefitting from those lifted sections while also winning the election with the minimum of corruption required on the back of pro-Venezuela fervor.That's one theory of what he's up to, at least, as there's a chance he's ramping up to just move into the contested region, start setting up shop, guarding roads and claiming the area for Venezuela based on those historical claims.But that option is considered to be quite risky by many analysts, as military action of that kind, annexing a neighbor's internationally recognized territory, in the western hemisphere, could be a step too far, bringing neighboring militaries, including Brazil's, which already has troops on the border because of this dispute, into the conflict, alongside forces or other types of support from the US.What might be better, instead, for his seeming purposes, at least, is to just keep on rattling that saber, raise the possibility of annexing the area, maybe make some deals with the Guyanan government, threatening the whole time, and consequently grabbing some small piece of the territory, or maybe just economic, monetary rights to some of the assets—deals instead of land—and that would still be more than he started with, alongside those aforementioned election-related benefits that could help him stay in power, without having to do much in the way of election fraud.This is all speculation at this point, though, as the public face of this burgeoning crisis is the threat of a much larger, wealthier, more powerful nation and military telling their smaller, weaker neighbor that a significant portion of their land is not theirs, and will therefore be incorporated into that larger neighbor.That's not unheard of—it's similar to the claim made by the Russian government about Ukraine, recently, pre-invasion—but it's also not super common in the modern world, as the taking of territory in this way has been disincentivized by international structures and alliances that generally make the consequences of doing so a lot weightier than the benefits of acquiring that bit of land.We're entering a new, post-Ukraine-invasion age, though, in which a lot of those prior norms and expectations are being challenged or upended, neighbors invading neighbors, maybe gesturing at a new norm, but some of these governments maybe just hoping to get in while the getting is good, righting perceived wrongs and grabbing what they can before the international order gets wise and implements some new system of carrots and sticks, assuming—not without reason—that it will make more sense for everyone, in the aftermath, to just leave things where they are at that point, rather than trying to put the pieces of the former setup back together in some way.The governments of Venezuela and Guyana had a meeting in the nearby island of St. Vincent recently, in which they agreed to an 11-point declaration, which included a mutual promise not to use force against each other, no matter what, and to avoid escalating the conflict in any way—but their disagreement over who should have jurisdiction here, with Guyana pointing at the International Court of Justice, and Venezuela saying that Court should have no say in the matter, could complicate these discussions before they really start, making any progress a slogging, pit-trap laden effort.Show Noteshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67635646https://time.com/6343549/guyana-essequibo-region-venezuela-dispute/?utm_placement=newsletterhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67645018https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-opposition-referendum-machado-guaido-0f615a5aa835a4cae7d83403321c6c6dhttps://www.semafor.com/article/12/07/2023/guyana-venezuela-tensions-drive-us-military-exerciseshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Venezuela#2006_changeshttps://apnews.com/article/guyana-venezuela-essequibo-oil-united-nations-maduro-fd9e3a3275de8d88dc0a0982f8e7cda4https://archive.ph/VMWiRhttps://www.france24.com/en/americas/20231214-venezuela-guyana-presidents-meet-to-de-escalate-tensions-over-disputed-oil-rich-regionhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/15/venezuela-and-guyana-agree-not-to-use-force-in-essequibo-disputehttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-tells-world-court-referendum-go-ahead-despite-guyana-resistance-2023-11-15/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/dec/14/guyana-venezuela-essequibo-maduro-kenneth-mohammedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Guianahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essequibo_(colony)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Kyk-Over-Alhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana%E2%80%93Venezuela_territorial_disputehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana 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RR The Wire 2200Z December 16, 2023PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RRDTG: 220016Z DEC 23ICOD: 210016Z DEC 23CONTROLS: Public ReleaseQQQQBLUF: CONFLICT ESCALATES IN THE RED SEA. -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Red Sea/HOA: Tensions increase as Yemeni forces increase attacks substantially. CENTCOM reports the USS CARNEY (DDG 64) has successfully shot down 14 drones in the past 24 hours. This morning the HMS DIAMOND (D34) also successfully engaged a drone targeting commercial shipping.South America: Venezuela and Guyana have begun negotiations regarding the Essequibo situation. Negotiations began on Thursday and will likely continue for the next few days. Both parties have issued statements affirming the importance of peace in the region.-Analyst Comments-Interestingly and somewhat surprisingly, both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali met in person for these initial meetings (which are being held in the neutral archipelago of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines). Normally, diplomats of varying importance take the reins of such similar situations. Having both heads of state take such a direct role in negotiations (at least so far) indicates that both parties understand the severity of this issue. So far, no solid agreement has been reached, and it is too soon to tell if a diplomatic solution is viable at this stage.Regarding commercial shipping, Maersk's stock actually increased sharply following yesterday's report. This comes as investors are optimistic that Maersk (having to take the longer route around Africa), will now be able to charge more for shipping services, leading to presumably increased revenue. However, this assessment is rather short-sighted as global trade depends heavily on both the Panama and Suez Canals. There is a reason as to why the Suez route is one of the most heavily trafficked waterways in the world. In the short term, shipping companies will be able to charge more for cargo services…but in due time maintenance, fuel costs, personnel issues, losses due to weather, and opportunity cost resulting in the sheer lack of hulls themselves are all variables that are hard to predict and will take a toll on profits. If the Red Sea route weren't the best, most profitable option, it wouldn't need to exist. Optimism regarding potential profits is gambling that the short-term profits will be able to outweigh the long-term costs. As most financial institutions and markets are very risk-averse in almost every possible way right now, this adds credence to the idea that the global financial sector is divorced from reality when considering the importance of logistics.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst: S2AEND REPORTNNNN

Shadow Diplomacy - Lev Parnas' wild ride from Brooklyn to Donald Trump's inner circle3 days agoOne of the longest serving Trump insiders is Lev Parnas; as a key member of Trumps' inner circle, Parnas had front row seats so to speak on the movements, motives and mantras of the former President, from his tycoon real estate heyday to some of his post-Presidential activities. This gives him a unique insight into Trump, and it's really a study in thought control and management. He tells Ed Opperman some juicy stories of his time in the shadow of the Republican front runner.From Government WireReformed former Trump insider Lev Parnas is set to release his biographical memoir, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from the Streets of Brooklyn to Trump's Inner Circle, offering readers an unprecedented insider's perspective into the murky world of international politics under the 45th president's covert direction. Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book LaunchShadow Diplomacy delves into Parnas's firsthand experiences, shedding light on the secret maneuvers and clandestine negotiations that shaped the global geopolitical landscape during his years of international travel to Ukraine, Turkey, Spain, Israel, Austria, and France, the UK, and Poland.As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.The book's timeline spans his involvement in critical diplomatic efforts, spanning from his conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alongside the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to his solo discussions with two Ukrainian presidents and his former political allegiance with an obscure Florida congressman who later became the state's controversial governor because of their friendship.Website : Lev Remembers.com Preorder the bookThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

TOM'S BIO Tom's life and career are remarkable and he is a master of truth telling and the news media. He is an American journalist who was the weekend anchor for World News Tonight on ABC and is now Senior National Correspondent and anchor for NBC News Now, hosting Top Story with Tom Llamas, as well as substituting occasionally in NBC's Today and NBC Nightly News. He has won multiple Emmy Awards for "Best Anchor" and "Best Hard News Story as well an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of Hurricane Sandy. His first Emmy award was tied to his brilliant reporting on human smuggling and an interdiction at sea with the U.S. Coast Guard.  Llamas career in a nutshell: NBC News Specials Unit, MSNBC political reporting, NBC's WTVJ in Miami, WNBC in New York, NBC News, ABC News as sole weekend anchor and now back at NBC. Tom has covered the most important stories in recent history: The 2020 presidential race,  the immigration crisis from the U.S. border with Mexico contributed, the death of U.S. war hero Senator John McCain, the rescue mission of the 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave, the sentencing of Bill Cosby, the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and many others. He has interviewed President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Llamas was born and raised in Miami after his parents fled from Cuba during the 1960s. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans and lives in Manhattan. EPISODE OUTLINE (0:00) - Intro (0:38) - Bio (01:06) - Discovering a talent, nurturing it, developing it; background informs perspective (02:40) - Getting into the business; Telemundo at 15 years old (04:48) - The path, learning the business, starting at the bottom (05:48) - Media changing, citizen journalism; pros and cons, the future (07:25) - Careers in new media, digital distribution, democratizing fame (08:55) - Training as a journalist, ethics, laws, impartiality; 10,000 reps (10:38) - Americans love variety; from burgers to tomato sauce to news (11:42) - A story that sticks out TOM RELATED LINKS Tom's Wikipedia Top Story w/ Tom Llamas (Oct 10, Hamas Terror Attack on Israel) ABC News Profile SXSW Profile Today: Reflections on Growing Up GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade & Bio: https://tinyurl.com/36ufz6cs  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS    

①Dozens of world leaders pledge to bolster collaboration to elevate the Belt and Road Initiative to a new era of high-quality development. We look at a presidential statement issued after the Belt and Road forum in Beijing. (00:53) ②We talk to Charles Onunaiju, Director of the Center for China studies Nigeria, on what the BRI has brought to his country. (13:10) ③China has proposed a framework for artificial intelligence, calling for equal rights on AI development. We explore China's mentality and vision for AI governance? (24:57) ④Latest in Gaza crisis: Egypt agrees to allow humanitarian aid trucks into the territory, and Joe Biden warns Israel against repeating Washington's mistakes after 9/11. (35:10) ⑤We look at a deal between Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and a faction of opposition on electoral roadmap. (45:16)

Join your host Leo Collins, our Organisations and Dangerous Individuals Analyst along with Konrad Petraitis, our Principal Americas Analyst and Eduardo Damm Braga, our Latin America Analyst, to discuss the latest developments in the ELN-Colombian government peace deal.   November will mark the start of peace negotiations between Colombia and the ELN. On November 1 in Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met to discuss efforts to improve bilateral ties and set the framework for talks between Bogota and the ELN guerrillas. Both sides are expected to hold talks in Caracas, which are likely to result in a decline in the guerrillas' high-profile crimes, including such as assassinations, kidnappings and IED attacks on government or security personnel.

Dr. Sharon Anderson, attorney and business consultant, former law school professor and lecturer at Howard Law, and the CEO and Founder of KCG Consulting Services, joins us to talk about the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, where he was found not guilty on all counts, whether this verdict should come as a surprise, whether the victory of using self-defense as a strategy could empower more vigilantism in the country, and whether too much importance is being attached to this verdict. We also talk about Rittenhouse saying he supports Black Lives Matters, and the case of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, where the accused are also making a self-defense claim. Paul Dobson, journalist and editor at Venezuela Analysis, joins us to talk about the regional elections in Venezuela that took place on Sunday, where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela and its allies have won big in regional elections, where the opposition participated for the first time in four years. We talk about Western media coverage of the elections, where monitors were present, and how this coverage continues to question the legitimacy of elections there.Niemat Ahmadi, President of the Darfur Women Action Group, tells us about the unfolding situation in Sudan, where an agreement was reached between the military and civilian leaders that led to the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. We discuss the deal made by Hamdok and how this has left many dissatisfied since the military still holds outsized influence in the country, whether we will see continuing protests, and how a run for natural resources may shape the policies of the new government and its relations with its regional neighbors.Chief Richard Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, joins us to talk about the Tribal Nations Summit that took place at the White House last week to coincide with National Native American Heritage Month, the tribes' relations with the federal government, and whether the Biden administration's promises for funding investment in tribal infrastructure will be followed through.

American citizen, Tomeu Vadell from Lake Charles, Louisiana has been unjustly detained in Venezuela since November 2017. He works for US-based oil company, Citgo and was detained with 5 of his colleagues. Collectively, they're known as the Citgo 6. The US government has called on Venezuela to release them immediately.Since earlier this year, the Citgo 6 have been on house arrest. Yesterday, all 6 of them were taken back to prison by Venezuelan authorities. Tomeu Vadell's family believe this is in retaliation to the US government extraditing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's close confidant, Alex Saab to the US. We're joined by Veronica Vadell Weggeman, Tomeu Vadell's daughter to discuss what happened, what US President Joe Biden and the US Congress should do as well as what the public can do to help. We previously spoke to Veronica at length about her father's case and you can listen to this episode titled ‘Free Tomeu Vadell, American held in Venezuela' published on 15 September 2021 to get further information on Tomeu's case.Follow Pod Hostage Diplomacy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with our work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PodHostageDiplo)

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Matthieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Bloomberg SEC reporter Ben Bain, Republican Arizona Congressman David Schweikert, and Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. Bloomberg Correspondent Erik Schatzker discussed his exclusive interview with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Matthieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Guests: Bloomberg SEC reporter Ben Bain, Republican Arizona Congressman David Schweikert, and Bloomberg politics contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis. Bloomberg Correspondent Erik Schatzker discussed his exclusive interview with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

On today's Front Page: The FBI reclassifies the 2017 shooting of Republican lawmakers at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, to an act of domestic terrorism, Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney continues her offensive for the soul of the GOP, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offers an unexpected olive branch to the U.S., and more.  

Facebook has frozen the page of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for violating policies against spreading COVID-19 misinformation. In the page, he promoted a remedy he claims, without evidence, can cure the disease, Reuters reported, citing a company spokesman, on Saturday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aziz-mustaphi/message

Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss an odd political battle shaping up on Capitol Hill. Trump's push for a dramatic increase in stimulus money for citizens has passed the House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate for a New Year's Eve showdown. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) seems inclined to let the proposal die, but Sanders has stepped in to put a hold on the defense authorization bill over the holidays. Sanders' savvy political move seems designed to both pressure McConnell for a vote and diminish the GOP's chances of winning the two open Georgia Senate seats in the upcoming runoff elections.Ted Rall, political cartoonist and syndicated columnist; and Greg Palast, investigative reporter, join us to discuss the highly contested races for two open Senate seats in Georgia. The legal wranglings seem to have taken a turn in favor of the Democrats, as a "federal judge on Monday ordered two Georgia counties to reverse a decision removing thousands of voters from the rolls ahead of the January 5 runoff elections," according to Reuters.Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst, joins us to talk about a recent declaration by Chinese President Xi Jinping that "Sino-Russian relations are not affected by changes in the international situation or interference by any other factors. Strengthening strategic cooperation between China and Russia can effectively resist any attempt to suppress and divide the two countries." Also, noted international economic expert Jeffrey Sachs recently stated that China's poverty alleviation programs should provide a lesson for many countries. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to talk about US President-Elect Joe Biden's recent statement regarding the "suspected" Russian hack and future defense spending. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun recently argued that defense spending would be safe from cuts regardless of which party won the White House. His predictions seem to be coming true, as Biden's statements make it clear that he is using the unproven hack claims as a predicate for expanding the cybersecurity budget. Michelle Munjanattu, internationalist and union activist, joins us from Toronto to talk about Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro now claims that Columbian President Ivan Duque is planning new attacks on his nation. In a recent speech, Maduro stated, "Colombia is preparing new attacks against the country's military, with trained mercenaries, with funding from Ivan Duque, preparing attacks at the end of this year." Additionally, US-trained and financed opposition figure Juan Guaido has renewed his claim as opposition leader despite losing that position in recent elections.Teodrose "Teddy" Fikre, Ethiopian journalist and founder of the Ghion Journal, joins us to discuss his recent article about Israel's occupation of Palestine. Fikre argues that Zionism is a politically partisan ideology and has little, if anything, to do with Judaism. He also argues that there is a clear economic motive lying beneath the surface of the US and Israel's Middle East occupation policies.Captain Ray Evans, trainer for the Boeing 737 Max, joins us to talk about the return of the passenger jet. The 737 Max resumed commercial operations in US skies on Tuesday, nearly 20 months after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the aircraft in the wake of two deadly crashes. The 737 Max has participated in test flights both before and after its November recertification by the FAA, but this week marks its first commercial flights in the US since March of 2019. Jim Kavanagh, writer at The Polemicist and CounterPunch, joins us to discuss the latest on WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange. Nils Melzer, UN special rapporteur on torture, argued in a recent interview with Deutsche Welle that the US prosecution of Assange is an attempt to "criminalize investigative journalism." Melzner also stated, "The legal proceeding in itself is not respecting the basic standards of human rights, of due process and the rule of law."

Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the recently announced US COVID-19 relief package. The final numbers are surprisingly low and have prompted a furious response by activists on social media. Additionally, many economists argue that the modest amount allotted to struggling citizens is not nearly enough to address rent and food money shortages and spike a lagging US economy.Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo, professor, epidemiologist, veterinarian and the daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, returns to The Critical Hour to discuss the mutation of the coronavirus that was recently found in the United Kingdom. Obasanjo tells us whether this mutation is a normal and expected outcome and if this is the first of many. Also, some EU countries are closing their borders to the UK due to fear, which may disrupt supply chains. Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS), joins us to discuss a recent open letter from the organization to US President-elect Joe Biden regarding the allegations dominating US media that Russia was responsible for a recent hack of US government websites. VIPS argues that the media onslaught in the wake of the hack is a deep state operation designed to steer US foreign policy. The group advises Biden to avoid putting his foot in the "mousetrap" being laid for him to make it more difficult for his administration to "deal in a sensible way with Russia."Jim Kavanagh, writer at The Polemicist and CounterPunch, joins us as the final days of Brexit negotiations draw near. Talks have been hung up mainly over two seemingly intractable issues - "the bloc's fishing rights in British waters and creating a so-called level playing field providing fair competition rules for both sides," Reuters reported.James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, returns to discuss a serious health situation at the Guantanamo Bay detention center. "Muhammad Rahim has been confined to the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison for the last 12 years without charge," Al Jazeera reported. "But now his lawyer and a rights body fear the Afghan is facing a potentially serious health risk."KJ Noh, peace activist, writer and teacher, joins us to discuss China's olive branch to the incoming Biden administration. "China's top diplomat on Friday offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden, warning that Beijing's many US critics were creating an atmosphere of 'McCarthyism' and ignoring common interests," AFP reported. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday, "It is important that US policy toward China return to objectivity and sensibility as early as possible." Danny Shaw, author, activist and professor of Latin American studies, joins us to discuss US policy towards South America and the Caribbean. Biden's advisers are getting ready to negotiate with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an effort to end the economic and humanitarian crisis resulting from harsh US Sanctions, Bloomberg reported last week, citing "three people familiar with the matter." Is this move genuine or simply a thinly disguised maneuver aimed at controlling the outcome of future elections and installing a US puppet government?Randi Nord, co-founder of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to talk about recent statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about China, which he argues is expanding as both a conventional and nuclear threat. Nord discusses what she considers the danger of the claim and whether Biden will adopt the same stance, resulting in a move to expand NATO and include China as a potential enemy.

In our news wrap Monday, COVID-19 numbers continue to rise sharply as much of California goes into lockdown, President-elect Joe Biden announces his selections to oversee the pandemic and health care, the top elections official in Georgia has re-certified the state's results and once again confirmed president-elect Biden's victory there, and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro extends his power. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Dapo Akande, Marko Milanovic, Sarah Nouwen and Philippa Webb discuss the compatibility with international human rights law of the measures taken by states in the fight against the corona virus. Do states have a duty to cooperate in tackling the virus? Should they derogate from rights provided for in human rights treaties or are those rights flexible enough to permit the measures being taken? What measures can be taken to combat misinformation relating to the virus? They end with one of the international law issues of the day not receiving attention because of the virus - the indictment by the United States of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The House this week will vote on a nonbinding resolution opposing the Trump administration's move to ban transgender troops from serving in the military. The Pentagon said it plans to implement the policy in April, after several temporary injunctions were lifted. On this week's episode of Bloomberg Government's "Suspending the Rules," Pentagon reporter Travis Tritten examines the ban and what comes next. The House has also scheduled votes on several bills targeting the regime of disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Russian influence in Europe. Another addresses Medicaid drug rebates and other program changes. In the second segment, BGOV legislative analysts Naoreen Chowdhury and Michael Smallberg break down those measures. Hosts: Adam M. Taylor, Danielle Parnass.Engineer: Nico Anzalotta.

Recorded 2/20/2019 On Facebook Live The crisis in Venezuela is escalating fast. President Donald Trump was giving speeches to crowds threatening Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Now, this Saturday a man who swore himself in as President is promising to bring in unwanted and unneeded aide over the border. Our panelists for this update are Chuck...

On Saturday, as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gave a speech in Caracas before a large military assemblage, drones carrying explosives approached, detonating near the stage. While Maduro was unharmed, Venezuelan information minister Jorge Rodriguez said that the attack injured seven soldiers. It's a method of assault that only a few years ago felt unthinkable, but has quickly become inevitable.

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