Podcast appearances and mentions of viktor orban

Synopsis:  If you're worried about authoritarianism, this episode reminds you that people-powered resistance still wins. Indivisible's Ezra Levin and Hungarian organizer László Upor share creative, community-driven tactics — from joyful protests to bold campus actions — that pushed back against autocratic agendas. Their message: you have more power than you think. This show is made possible by you!  Make a tax deductible donation and become a member, go to LauraFlanders.org/donate.  Description [orignal airdate December 2025]: If you care about resisting autocracy and building democracy, the U.S. has much to learn from Hungary. While Donald Trump rails against Europe, he and Hungary's strongman leader, Viktor Orbán, have praised each other for years. Anti-democratic, anti-immigrant, anti-woman, anti-queer — Orbán and Trump came to power on parallel tracks with similar values. In their first interview together, Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisible (the group behind No Kings!) and László Upor, a leader in one of Hungary's most creative and visible resistance efforts, share their experiences of resisting authoritarianism. Upor is former Vice Rector and Acting Rector of the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest — the one university that fought back when the Orbán administration began taking control of Hungary's universities. Levin is the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the grassroots movement behind such protests as the historic Hands Off and No Kings rallies. From the principles of their organizing to frog suits and caution tape, today's episode is a masterclass in creative resistance. Plus a commentary from Laura. “Our enemy in this isn't Trump, it's not the Republicans. It's not the broader regime. Our enemy is this sense of cynicism or fatalism or nihilism . . . I do think a core principle in our communication philosophy is convincing people, you have power, you just gotta use it. The best way to use it is in concert with a lot of other people in your community.” - Ezra Levin “You have to laugh at them, not be afraid of them . . . They don't understand mirth. They don't understand the derision. They think they are invincible. And when we don't give in, they don't understand what's going on.” - László Upper Guests: • Ezra Levin: Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Indivisible • László Upor: Former Vice Rector & Acting Rector, University of Theatre and Film Arts (SzFE), Budapest, Hungary   Watch the episode released on YouTube; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30am ET, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. 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The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)   Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: • Congresswoman Jayapal & Marine Veteran Goldbeck: Standing Together Against the Administration's War on Civilians:  Watch / Listen:  Full uncut interview and Episode cut • Masha Gessen & Jason Stanley: Is it Doomsday for U.S. Democracy?: Watch / Listen:  Full uncut interview and Episode cut  • Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Fascism:  Watch / Listen:  Full uncut interview and Episode cut     Related Articles and Resources: •  Indivisible:  A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink:  Strategies, Tactics, & Tips for How Everyday Americans Can Fight Back Together Wherever We Live, lead authors Leah & Ezra -co-founders of Indivisible, Download the PDF and Audio Version •  The Three R's Framework by Scot Nakagawa, October 1, 2025, Substack •. Countering Authocratization:  Lessons from the 2025 Harvard Nonviolent Action Lab Summit, October 16, 2025, Harvard Kennedy School:  Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation •  Learning Republic: Students and Teachers from Hungary's Theater and Film University Build an Alternative to Autocracy, by Alisa Solomon, Theater Magazine •  The Government Took Over Their University.  Here's How These Students Fought Back, by Todd London, September 16, 2025, Howlround Theatre Commons • How to save the news.  The internet has become a tool of misinformation and mass surveillance.  A global initiative seeks to change that. by Marta Peirano, November 5, 2025, Prospect Avenue •  Artists Against Authoritarianism: A Talk by László Upor, September 2, 2025, Columbia University School of the Arts  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Putin og Trump prøver på hver deres måde at hjælpe Viktor Orbán i den ungarske valgkamp, hvor han for første gang i 16 år seriøst risikerer at tabe magten. For at underminere modstanderen Péter Magyar bruger Orbán EU og Ukraine som skræmmebilleder.Vært og tilrettelægger: Thomas Lauritzen, Altingets Europa-analytikerMedvært: Rikke Albrechtsen, Altingets EU-redaktørGæst: Daniel Hegedüs, ungarsk ekspert i populisme og demokrati, regionalchef for Centraleuropa, German Marshall Fund i BerlinProducer: Camille Marie Guerry, podcastassistent Valgkampen er i gang, og tre fredage i træk fylder vi Altingets gård med debat, musik og politisk fredagsbar. Tilmeld dig her: https://www.altinget.dk/live-arrangementer/valg-2026-har-vi-opgivet-klimaetFå Altinget i 179 dage for 179 kr.: altinget.dk/dkpolSom podcastlytter ved du, at politik er mere end overskrifter. Med Altinget får du overblik, vælgervandringer og analyser - samlet ét sted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

„Zelenského si (Orbán) vybral ako tvár, ktorá má mobilizovať práve strachom alebo nízkymi emóciami“, tvrdí Stanislava Harkotová, reportérka Aktualít na Ukrajine. Kampaň pred aprílovými parlamentnými voľbami ide do finále. „Ukrajina sa opäť stáva predmetom, ktorý má zabezpečovať hlasy práve v situácii, keď vidíme, že Viktor Orbán má súpera, ktorý ho môže reálne ohroziť“, dopĺňa.Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj ako strašiak Maďarov. Do tejto pozície ho stavia Viktor Orbán pred aprílovými parlamentnými voľbami. Jeho tvárou zaplavil na bilbordoch celú Budapešť. A verejnú debatu aj slovami, že on a jeho rodina sú na muške Zelenského mužov. Je vládny Fidesz mesiac pred voľbami v pozícii, že mu pomôže už len mobilizácia strachom? Prečo sa práve Zelenskyj stal jednou z nosných tém maďarskej politiky a čo to hovorí o stave kampane krátko pred voľbami?Téma pre Stanislavu Harkotovú.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-20261906 SF ON FIRE AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE.1. SEG 1: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss China's petroleum reserves and rising fuel prices. They analyze the potential for nuclear escalation and Iran's efforts to disrupt global trade through the Strait of Hormuz. (1)2. SEG 2: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang analyze the US Navy's carrier shortage. The USS Nimitz remains active for Latin American exercises while the USS Gerald R. Ford faces a prolonged 11-month combat deployment. (2)3. SEG 3: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang discuss China's failure to stop fentanyl precursor exports. They evaluate tariffs as non-military tools to pressure nations while addressing war-related shortages in fertilizer and electronics components. (3)4. SEG 4: Bill Roggio details the tragic US missile strike on an Iranian girl's school. He argues that while air strikes destroy military assets, air power alone cannot achieve regime change or ensure final victory. (4)5. SEG 5: Jack Burnham analyzes China's "lukewarm" support for Iran and its focus on energy security. Beijing is learning lessons from Western precision strikes while continuing internal repression of ethnic minorities through forced labor. (5)6. SEG 6: Jack Burnham reports on the DOJ dropping charges against Chinese scientists accused of smuggling biological samples. This reversal, involving the Chinese consulate, may be linked to upcoming trade negotiations or prosecutorial challenges. (6)7. SEG 7: Kevin Fraser warns that state legislatures are rushing to regulate AI with potentially unconstitutional laws. He advocates for market-driven transparency and allowing consumers to choose models based on their specific needs and preferences. (7)8. SEG 8: Kevin Fraser explores distinctions between AI models like Grok and Claude. He highlights regulatory "sandboxes" in states like Utah and Montana that foster innovation while monitoring for potential technological harms and ensuring transparency. (8)9. SEG 9: Michael Bernstam explains how the American shale revolution mitigates global energy shocks. He warns central banks against fueling inflation and emphasizes that while global supply chains are vulnerable, US production provides a critical buffer. (9)10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how rising oil prices bolster Russia's budget. However, the Russian economy faces contraction and "military Keynesianism," while the United States remains a resilient net energy exporter despite global supply chain disruptions. (10)11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin's information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure political survival and counter Western democratic decision-making processes. (11)12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines strategies to counter Russian influence in Hungary, including exposing Orbán's corruption and ties to China. She argues that information is a potent, invisible weapon used to polarize and weaken the West. (12)13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing European energy prices due to Middle East conflict. Shortages in sulfur and bromine threaten global semiconductor manufacturing and food security as fertilizer costs nearly double for struggling farmers. (13)14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer's hesitant leadership. He notes the Royal Navy has been "hollowed out" over three decades, leaving Britain with fewer warships than France and a tiny, underfunded standing army. (14)15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the Senate's shift toward private space exploration, potentially ending the SLS program. NASA is increasingly contracting commercial entities for lunar habitats, reusable rockets, and specialized satellite launch capabilities to reduce costs. (15)16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its batteries drained due to misaligned solar panels. (16)

11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin's information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure political survival and counter Western democratic decision-making processes. (11)1956 HUNGARY ARMED REBELLION

Spojené štáty a Izrael dvanásty deň pokračujú v útokoch na Irán. Ich zásahy už zlikvidovali desiatky vysokých predstaviteľov režimu a tisíce vojenských cieľov.Po smrti Alího Chameneího vedie Irán jeho syn Mudžtaba a Iránske revolučné gardy útočia na ropné tankery v Hormuzskom prielive a na ciele v krajinách Perzského zálivu. Ceny ropy vyleteli a aj na Slovensku čakáme, ako sa to ukáže na cenách na čerpačkách.Viktor Orbán pred maďarskými voľbami vyhráža Ukrajine a ruská ropa neprúdi do Maďarska a na Slovensko už viac ako mesiac. Slovensko z Maďarskom blokujú sankcie na Rusko.Aké sú teda vlastne ciele americko-izraelskej vojny v Iráne? Ako dlho to celé môže trvať a dokedy dokáže Irán vzdorovať a čo môžu jeho útoky napáchať? A ako dopadne spor Slovenska a Maďarska s Ukrajinou pre ruskú ropu? Prečo Ukrajinci nechcú k ropovodu pustiť inšpekciu a čo robí aktuálne na Ukrajine maďarská delegácie, ktorej súčasťou je vraj aj Slovensko?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s diplomatom a bývalým ministrom zahraničných vecí Miroslavom Wlachovským.

durée : 00:03:36 - Sous les radars - par : Sébastien LAUGENIE - À un mois des élections en Hongrie, le Financial Times révèle une campagne clandestine soutenue par le Kremlin pour aider Viktor Orbán à se maintenir au pouvoir. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:03:36 - Sous les radars - par : Sébastien LAUGENIE - À un mois des élections en Hongrie, le Financial Times révèle une campagne clandestine soutenue par le Kremlin pour aider Viktor Orbán à se maintenir au pouvoir. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

As Hungary ramps up pressure over oil transit, sanctions and European support for Kyiv, Yuliia Dziuba joins Wojciech Przybylski to explain how these moves are received in Ukraine. From the Druzhba pipeline dispute to Viktor Orbán's political calculus, this episode examines whether Budapest is merely obstructing or actively weakening European solidarity at a critical moment in Russia's war against Ukraine.Subscribe to Visegrad Insight: https://visegradinsight.eu/membership-account/membership-levels/Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Kutbtk5cIRkListen on Spotify: Listen on Apple Podcasts:

Day 1,476.Today, as US envoy Steve Witkoff says “we can take them at their word” after Russia denies sharing intelligence about American forces with Iran – before adding “let's hope they're not sharing” – we examine the latest tensions between Washington, Moscow and Tehran. We also analyse a Ukrainian deep-strike operation that raised fresh questions about Russian air defences after a loitering drone was able to film the attack. Then we bring updates on Ukrainian counterattacks in the south, where two operations now appear to have pushed around 10 kilometres into Russian lines, and hear a final dispatch from Adélie in Ukraine. Later, we speak to former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.With thanks to former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Roland Oliphant.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHjleMvPSs-JEjiQ8_D2cACONTENT REFERENCED:'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd83zwqlvno Kremlin backs covert campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/34df20f9-487b-4cb6-9dc9-d676d959d1ed Ukraine makes ‘China-free' drones (New York Times):https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-drones-china.html Strike on Bryansk, confronting hostile social media: Kremlin spokesman's remarks (TASS):https://tass.com/politics/2099953EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosana Laviada comenta cómo el "No a la guerra" de Sánchez le aleja de la presidenta de la Comisión Europea.

How and why do leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orban not only come to power, but remain in power for so long (in Orban's case 16 years)? And why does the impending election provide a serious challenge to Orban and his party Fidesz? Join Tim Haughton and guests Emilia Palonen and Zsolt Enyedi for a discussion that examines contemporary Hungary on the eve of parliamentary elections and places the country's recent experience in historical and comparative perspective. Emilia Palonen is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Helsinki and the author of The Birth and Death of Liberal Democracy in Hungary: the Populist Logic of Polarisation as Hegemony which was published last year by Helsinki University Press. Zsolt Enyedi is Professor of Political Science at the Central European University. He is the co-author of the acclaimed Party System Closure: Party Alliances, Government Alternatives and Democracy in Europe published by Oxford University Press in 2021. Moreover, he led a three year Horizon Project, AuthLIB looking at neo-authoritarianisms in Europe and the liberal democratic response which has just concluded. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How and why do leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orban not only come to power, but remain in power for so long (in Orban's case 16 years)? And why does the impending election provide a serious challenge to Orban and his party Fidesz? Join Tim Haughton and guests Emilia Palonen and Zsolt Enyedi for a discussion that examines contemporary Hungary on the eve of parliamentary elections and places the country's recent experience in historical and comparative perspective. Emilia Palonen is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Helsinki and the author of The Birth and Death of Liberal Democracy in Hungary: the Populist Logic of Polarisation as Hegemony which was published last year by Helsinki University Press. Zsolt Enyedi is Professor of Political Science at the Central European University. He is the co-author of the acclaimed Party System Closure: Party Alliances, Government Alternatives and Democracy in Europe published by Oxford University Press in 2021. Moreover, he led a three year Horizon Project, AuthLIB looking at neo-authoritarianisms in Europe and the liberal democratic response which has just concluded. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Iedereen kijkt naar Iran, maar in Amerika tikt een economische tijdbom die Donald Trump de Midterms kan kosten.De oorlog in het Midden-Oosten jaagt de gas- en benzineprijzen naar krankzinnige recordhoogtes. Daarbovenop komt een vernietigend rapport dat laat zien hoe de Amerikaanse banengroei in februari volledig is stilgevallen. Maarten van Rossem en Tom Jessen bespreken waarom dit Trumps grootste nachtmerrie is: It's the economy, stupid!Trumps harde immigratiebeleid wurgt het arbeidsaanbod. Bedrijven hebben personeel nodig, maar de instroom droogt op. De Federal Reserve zit klem. De rente moet omlaag om groei te stimuleren, maar inflatie en hoge brandstofprijzen door de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten liggen op de loer.De Amerikaanse gezondheidszorg is nog de enige sector die pruttelt, maar ook daar haperen de machines door pure ideologie. Ziekenhuizen zijn vaak de laatste grote werkgevers in uitgeholde industriesteden, terwijl Trump de broodnodige instroom van artsen en verpleegkundigen blokkeert. Thuiszorgers verdienen een hongerloon, wat leidt tot hoge werkdruk en nul motivatie. Een zorginfarct op komst.Tegelijk voert Viktor Orbán een cynisch politiek toneelstuk op over de rug van Zelensky. De Oekraïense president wordt schaamteloos gebruikt als schietschijf voor de eigen verkiezingscampagne van Orbán.Volg voor meer informatie ook onze Substack.Steun de podcast: Volg ons hier op Spotify. Kijk deze podcast hier met beeld.

Day 1,474.Today, as Ukrainian counter-drone specialists head to the Middle East to help counter Iranian drone attacks, Vladimir Putin offers “unwavering support” to Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei – a pledge that may come with significant conditions. We examine Russia's latest mass aerial attack on Ukraine following a pause that raised questions about Moscow's dependence on Tehran, then report on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's warning that Slovakia could follow Hungary in blocking EU funding for Ukraine if Hungary's Viktor Orbán loses the upcoming election. And later, we bring you highlights from a panel at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa discussing misinformation, defence innovation, and the flexibility of the defence industrial sector.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Roman Pohorilyi, co-founder of DeepState, Kurt Volker, former US Ambassador to NATO, and the Black Sea Security Forum.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHjleMvPSs-JEjiQ8_D2cACONTENT REFERENCED:Vlad the inhaler: Putin coughing fit shown in leaked video (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/08/vladimir-putin-coughing-video-leaked/ On the Road With Zelensky, Weathered, Weary and Fighting On (New York Times):https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-frontline-tour.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Ukraine just hit the fuel tank that feeds southern Russia's pipeline — here's why this strike hurts more than a refinery fire (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/08/ukraine-just-hit-the-fuel-tank-that-feeds-southern-russias-pipeline-heres-why-this-strike-hurts-more-than-a-refinery-fire/WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:Our weekly newsletter includes maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons, answers your questions, provides recommended reading, and gives exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights.. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers. Join here – http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

À la peine dans les sondages, Viktor Orban joue la carte anti-Ukraine. À moins de deux mois des élections législatives, prévues le 12 avril 2026, le Premier ministre hongrois intensifie sa campagne en prenant pour cible l'Ukraine alors que son parti, le Fidesz, est en difficulté. Le dirigeant accuse la Commission européenne de vouloir installer au pouvoir le parti d'opposition Tisza, mené par le conservateur Péter Magyar. Et selon Viktor Orban, Tisza serait un agent de Bruxelles et de l'Ukraine. Selon lui, cette coalition Bruxelles-Kiev voudrait augmenter les impôts afin de financer et d'armer Kiev et d'envoyer les Hongrois se battre aux côtés de l'Ukraine. Reportage de notre correspondante à Budapest. À retrouver dans la longueur sur Accents d'Europe. À lire aussiHongrie: Viktor Orban promet de chasser du pays «tous les agents de Bruxelles» s'il est réélu

Is this the end for Viktor Orbán - the Godfather of European authoritarianism?Nick Cohen talks to Hugarian author, journalist and politician Zsuzsanna Szelényi about the the upcoming Hungarian election on April 12th, where Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party faces a significant challenge from the opposition Tizsa party led by Péter Magyar. Could this - at last - be the end for the role model for Donald Trump and the rest of the authoritarian right?Over the last 16 years, Orbán has shown the radical right how to eat out a democracy and fashion an authoritarian state from what remains. He's created a game plan for the AfD, Reform UK and the Rassemblement National to follow to take and hold power through the manipulation of think tanks, corruption, state capture of institutions and the media and electoral manipulation. Trump has proved to be an avid student of Orbán''s methodsZsuzsanna Szelényi, a former Hungarian politician and author of "Tainted Democracy," explains how Orbán transformed from a liberal politician in the 1990s to an authoritarian leader who controls the media, civil service, and state resources through corruption and conspiracy theories. Nick's and Zsuzsanna's discussion highlights Orbán's cosy relationship with Vladimir Putin despite Hungary's historical opposition to Russian influence, - not least when it fell under Soviet Union control between 1945-1989 - and examines how Orbán's regime has spread disinformation about Ukraine and the financier George Soros while using state resources to fund a global network of conservative think tanks. Their chat concludes with Szelényi expressing hope for Orbán's defeat in the upcoming election, though she acknowledges that even if Fidesz loses, Hungary would face a complex transition period as the country seeks to emerge from Orbán's 16-year authoritarian rule.Read all about it!Zsuzsanna Szelényi @ZSzelenyi is the author of #TaintedDemocracy Director, Democracy Institute Leadership Academy, former Hungarian MP, Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow at RBA, Europe's Future Fellow IWM.Nick Cohen's @NickCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Před dubnovými volbami Viktor Orbán, který podle všech nezávislých průzkumů zaostává za lídrem opozice Péterem Magyarem, přitvrzuje svou beztak již drsnou kampaň. A vypadá to, že v boji o udržení moci se už nehodlá štítit ničeho.Všechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Day 1,471.Today, as the United States asks Ukraine to help intercept Iranian drones over the Gulf, Washington simultaneously removes sanctions on Russian oil trade and votes alongside Moscow against a motion condemning attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power plants. We assess the deepening diplomatic crisis between Ukraine and Hungary after Kyiv accuses Budapest of detaining seven Ukrainian banking officials and seizing a large stash of gold, and ask whether President Zelensky's sharp response could ultimately strengthen Viktor Orbán's election campaign. Then, in a special interview, we talk to Roman Trokhymets: a sniper in the Ukrainian Army who fought in several of the major battles we have reported on these past four years.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Latika Bourke (The Nightly). @LatikaMBourke on X.With thanks to Roman Trokhymets.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHjleMvPSs-JEjiQ8_D2cACONTENT REFERENCED:Belgian F-16s can carry JDAMs and AIM-120Ds — but Ukraine cannot use them yet (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/05/belgian-f-16s-can-carry-jdams-and-aim-120ds-but-ukraine-cannot-use-them-yet/WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:Our weekly newsletter includes maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons, answers your questions, provides recommended reading, and gives exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights.. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers. Join here – http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Země střední Evropy svého času vystupovaly společně v rámci takzvané Visegrádské skupiny. Dnes jsou tyto země politicky rozdělené. „Klíčovou zemí regionu, navzdory relativně nízkému ekonomickému významu, je Maďarsko. To, že Viktor Orbán vytvořil v zemi autokratický systém a potlačil liberální demokracii, se stalo symbolem populismu všude okolo, včetně České republiky,“ upozorňuje v Interview Plus britský novinář a spisovatel Misha Glenny.Všechny díly podcastu Interview Plus můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

De Hongaarse premier Viktor Orban staat bekend als anti-Europese hardliner, zeker op vlak van steun aan Oekraïne. Nu de Hongaarse verkiezingen voor de deur staan, kan hij zijn grip in binnen- en buitenland zomaar verliezen. Moeten we ons schrap zetten voor een hevige machtsstrijd, of zijn er nog andere scenario's mogelijk? “Het zou een horrorscenario zijn als Orban een fictieve oorlog zou creëren, waardoor hij een beroep kan doen op antidemocratische maatregelen”, maakt collega Ruud Goossens zich zorgen. “Je ziet ook dat hij zowel Oekraïne en de oppositie in eigen land uitdaagt”. Aan de ene kant blokkeerde Orban afgelopen week een Europese herstellening van 90 miljard euro aan Oekraïne. Hij pakt Oekraïne en president Zelensky verbaal hard aan. Sterker nog, hij lijkt er zijn hele verkiezingscampagne aan opgehangen te hebben. Een andere campagnetechniek is het leven van zijn groostste tegenstander, Peter Magyar, zuur te maken. Magyar is een oud-partijgenoot van Orban, en loopt in de peilingen 20% voor op de premier. Is het einde van het tijdperk-Orban nabij? Wie is Peter Magyar en waar staat hij voor? Moet Europa blij zijn met een mogelijke machtswissel, of is dat nog te voorbarig? Journalist Ruud Goossens | Presentatie Alexander Lippeveld | (Eind)redactie Gijs Op ‘t Roodt | Audioproductie en muziek Brecht Plasschaert | Chef podcast Alexander Lippeveld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stormakterna turas om att hylla sin europeiska favorit, för även Trump vill vara Orbáns bästis. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. När många andra i Europa distanserade sig från Kina och började prata allt mer om att minska beroendet, valde Ungern en annan väg. Premiärminister Viktor Orbán har visat upp en varm relation till Kinas president Xi Jinping och länderna har uppgraderat sitt partnerskap till högsta nivå. Vad betyder kinesiska investeringar i landet, vad kan stormakternas gemensamma vurm för Ungern få för konsekvenser och kan Ungern bli Pekings bakdörr in i EU?Hör Hanna Sahlberg, Kinareporter, Moa Kärnstrand, Kinakorrespondent, och Andreas Liljeheden, Brysselkorrespondent, om vad relationen betyder för Kina och för EU.Programledare: Björn Djurberg.Producent: Åsa Welander.Källor ljudklipp: BBC News, AP, CGTN, Kinesiska militären (Folkets befrielsearmés mediecenter).

Nel mondo di Viktor (Orban) la data del 12 aprile è segnata in rosso. Quel giorno l'avvocato ungherese che fu per la prima volta primo ministro a 35 anni già nel 1998, dovrà rispondere alla sfida lanciata da Peter Magyar, 44 anni, che fino al 2024 di Viktor è stato uno dei più stretti giovani collaboratori. Una sfida che si annuncia serrata e che attribuisce agli ungheresi - meno di 10 milioni di abitanti - un ruolo centrale nel dibattito politico europeo. Orban è infatti il campione del nazionalismo conservatore continentale, e nella settimana in cui a Kyiv si è tornati a parlare di allargamento all'Ucraina, la sua strategia elettorale arriva a spingerlo ad una sfida aperta all'Unione europea. Ne parliamo a Europa Europa, domenica alle 11,30. Tra gli ospiti anche Serhii Tomilenko, presidente dell'ordine dei giornalisti ucraino, e la giornalista televisiva di 1+1 TV Katya Nesterenko.

Analyze That 57, Catalin Striblea. Principalele subiecte politice și sociale. Stăm de vorbă despre noile tăieri ale lui Bolojan. Cum vor influența economia? Merge Nicușor spre MAGA? Va mai fi ales Viktor Orban? Și va fi pace anul acesta.

Am 12. April kommt es in Ungarn zum Showdown. Dann entscheidet sich, ob Viktor Orbán ungarischer Ministerpräsident bleibt. Die Wahl ist richtungsweisend für Europa, die USA und Russland. Schließlich ist Orban ein Verbündeter von US-Präsident Donald Trump und dem russischen Machthaber Wladimir Putin. Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass er die Wahl gewinnt? Gast? Ákos Hadházy ist parteiloser Oppositionspolitiker, der Korruptionsskandale in Ungarn aufdeckt. Bis 2013 war er neun Jahre lang Mitglied von Orbáns Fidesz-Partei. Text und Moderation? Lea Verstl Sie haben Fragen? Schreiben Sie eine E-Mail an podcasts@ntv.de Sie möchten "Wieder was gelernt" unterstützen? Dann bewerten Sie den Podcast gerne bei Apple Podcasts oder Spotify. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de

Geklungel in Genève | Orbán draait bij over Oekraïne | Beschuldiging tegen Trump in de Epstein-files Rusland voert massale gecombineerde aanvallen uit met drones en raketten op Oekraïense steden en energie-infrastructuur, terwijl Pokrovsk valt maar het front verder vastloopt. Oekraïense tegenaanvallen bij Kupjansk dwingen Moskou tot troepenverschuivingen, terwijl verfijnde Russische aanvalspakketten Patriot-systemen proberen te overweldigen en drones met clustermunitie de civiele schade vergroten. SpaceX beperkt Starlink-toegang, waardoor Russische dronehits merkbaar afnemen. Het Westen aarzelt over harde veiligheidsgaranties terwijl IMF een meerjarige lening van ruim acht miljard dollar goedkeurt om de Oekraïense economie draaiende te houden. In Genève blijven voorgesprekken over Oekraïne vaag en over Iran ook. Hongarije’s Viktor Orbán beweegt intussen richting het loslaten van zijn veto over Europees geld met een compromis over de Druzjba-pijplijn door Oekraïne. Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijndewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kriget i Ukraina är nu inne på sitt femte år. Krigslinjerna står stilla, och nu pågår ett drönarkrig längst fronten. Och det drönardrivna kriget är dyrt. Båda sidorna är beroende av stöd från andra länder, och det rapporteras om att Ukraina nu i princip har helt slut på pengar. Samtidigt blockeras EU:s stöd till Ukraina, och Kina har seglat upp som en allt större handelspartner till Ryssland. Varför gör Kina, och nu även Indien, så stora affärer med Ryssland? Vad händer om Viktor Orbán, som blockerar mycket av EU:s stöd till Ukraina, förlorar det stundande valet i Ungern? Gäst: Niclas Vent, försvars- och säkerhetsreporter på Aftonbladet Programledare och producent: Love Isakson Svensén Klipp från: Sky News, CNN Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se Ansvarig utgivare: Lotta Folcker

Ungarns Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán ist das Enfant terrible der EU: Mit seinem slowakischen Amtskollegen Fico blockiert er einmal mehr wichtige Hilfen für die Ukraine. Die EU steht da wie ein Papiertiger. Was tun? Schröder, Gerhard www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Wortwechsel

Onhandelbaar Hongarije | Trumps ambassadeurs | Risico's op de Zwarte Zee De EU schuurt tegen zijn juridische grenzen als Viktor Orbán en Robert Fico steun aan Oekraïne blokkeren en Brussel naar onconventionele middelen grijpt. Boekestijn en De Wijk schetsen hoe artikel 50 als politieke hefboom opduikt, hoe isolatie van dwarsliggende lidstaten bespreekbaar wordt en hoe Hongarijes binnenlandse campagne-retoriek de speelruimte van Ursula von der Leyen verkleint. Europese eenheid staat onder spanning terwijl verkiezingen naderen en miljarden voor Oekraïne vastzitten. De NAVO worstelt tegelijk met de strategische puzzel in de Zwarte Zee, waar het verdrag van Montreux oorlogsschepen weert en een Russische Krim de maritieme grenzen herschikt. Rob de Wijk legt uit hoe exclusieve economische zones de Europese energiezekerheid en defensieopties beperken. De Amerikanen vergroten de druk als Trump-gezinde ambassadeurs in Parijs, Warschau en Brussel actief polariseren, terwijl Europa aan eigen digitale soevereiniteit timmert met Europese cloud en AI als alternatief voor Amerikaanse techreuzen. Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. In 2022 werd Boekestijn en De Wijk uitgeroepen tot winnaar in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek tijdens de Dutch Podcast Awards Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijndewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: The State of the Union ran a record-breaking 1 hour and 47 minutes, topping Donald Trump's own mark from last year. He opened with the men's Olympic hockey team, then rolled through familiar theatrics. Trump announced Vice President James Donald Bowman will lead a new “war on fraud,” said he'll continue tariffs despite the Supreme Court's ruling against them, teased a tax cut plan designed to bypass Congress, and gave a noncommittal “we'll see” on war with Iran if nuclear talks fail. Dozens of Democrats skipped the address. Those who attended brought guests including Americans affected by ICE enforcement and survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein, turning the gallery into its own counterprogramming. Speaking of Jeffrey Epstein, NPR reported the Justice Department appears to have withheld dozens of pages from its Epstein file release, including documents referencing past allegations involving Trump. The gaps were identified through FBI logs and serial numbers. In Norway, former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland — an Epstein associate — was hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt days after police opened a corruption probe into his ties to Epstein. In other news, U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner was briefly sidelined diplomatically after failing to appear at the French Foreign Ministry over a U.S. statement criticizing political violence in Lyon. He later smoothed things over with a phone call. Marking four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pledged to block $105 billion in EU aid to Ukraine, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Hungary could receive relief from certain U.S. sanctions. The Wall Street Journal reports the administration is considering requiring banks to collect and verify customers' citizenship status — a shift from current anti–money laundering rules. As if it wasn't chaotic enough, we've been blessed by 2 whistleblowers. A former ICE instructor told Congress the agency has cut constitutional and firearms training, and separate reporting alleges FBI response delays to a December mass shooting were tied to Kash Patel's jet use. And in Texas, Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing calls to resign following reports of an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: House Republican joins Democrats in SOTU Epstein protests NPR: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump The Statesman: Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after ‘suicide attempt' amid Epstein-linked corruption probe AP News: US ambassador to France defuses spat with Paris over US remarks WaPo: Hungary blocks Europe's aid for Ukraine on war's fourth anniversary WSJ: Trump Administration Considers Requiring Banks to Collect Citizenship Information MS Now: ICE whistleblower comes forward to testify before Congress Express News: Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who set herself on fire, ex-staffer says Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C dans l'air du 24 février 2026 - Guerre en Ukraine : et si Poutine perdait ?Se recueillir dans le silence. Mardi 24 février, quatre ans jour pour jour après le début de l'invasion à grande échelle de l'Ukraine par la Russie, le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky a fleuri les portraits des soldats tombés au combat, sur la place Maidan à Kiev, en présence de plusieurs leaders européens. Vladimir « Poutine n'a pas atteint ses objectifs. Il n'a pas brisé les Ukrainiens. Il n'a pas gagné cette guerre », a déclaré Zelensky dans un message vidéo. Force est de constater que l'armée russe patauge en Ukraine, avec à peine 20 % du territoire conquis, dont 0,75 % l'an passé, et plus de 325 000 morts au front, selon les données de l'Institute for the Study of War et du Center for Strategic and International Studies. Rappelant la souffrance du peuple ukrainien, Zelensky a également appelé ses alliés européens à accélérer l'accession de l'Ukraine à l'Union européenne. Officiellement, Bruxelles soutient toujours l'Ukraine, en témoigne le déplacement à Kiev ce mardi de la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula Von der Leyen ou le message de soutien envoyé par Emmanuel Macron : « Nous sommes et resterons aux côtés de l'Ukraine ». Mais en coulisses, plusieurs pays rechignent à soutenir l'effort militaire ukrainien, à commencer par le président hongrois Viktor Orban. Le dirigeant populiste menace de mettre son veto sur le nouveau paquet d'aides de 90 milliards d'euros approuvé par le Parlement européen, si l'Ukraine ne reprend pas le transit de pétrole russe vers la Hongrie, bloqué depuis le 27 janvier après un bombardement russe. En Lettonie, ancienne république soviétique, la population se demande si elle ne sera pas la prochaine cible de la Russie, avec qui elle partage une frontière terrestre de 214 kilomètres. Fin décembre, Riga a achevé la construction d'une clôture de 280 kilomètres sur l'ensemble de cette frontière. Depuis des années, les responsables gouvernementaux lettons accusent leurs voisins orientaux de mener une guerre hybride en facilitant le trafic de migrants, multipliant les intrusions de drones, et les cyberattaques. Riga a annoncé en décembre investir 3,5 millions d'euros dans la lutte contre les drones après plusieurs survols au-dessus de la capitale. Où en est la guerre en Ukraine, quatre ans après l'invasion de la Russie ? Jusqu'où ira Viktor Orban pour bloquer l'aide européenne à l'Ukraine ? Et pourquoi la Lettonie se sent-elle aussi menacée par la Russie ?Experts :- Général Dominique TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur de « D'un monde à l'autre » - Marion VAN RENTERGHEM - Grand reporter, chroniqueuse – L'Express, auteure de « Le piège Nord Stream » - Cyrille AMOURSKY - Reporter de guerre, auteur de « Ukraïnia. Un peuple en guerre » - Alain PIROT - Journaliste et réalisateur, spécialiste des questions de défense

durée : 00:02:38 - Regarde le monde - Les prochaines élections législatives hongroises auront lieu au mois d'avril. Viktor Orban est prêt à tout pour garder son poste de Premier ministre, y compris à mélanger intelligence artificielle et scénario ultra-mélodramatique, dans ce clip de 30 secondes. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:02:38 - Regarde le monde - Les prochaines élections législatives hongroises auront lieu au mois d'avril. Viktor Orban est prêt à tout pour garder son poste de Premier ministre, y compris à mélanger intelligence artificielle et scénario ultra-mélodramatique, dans ce clip de 30 secondes. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

2-19-261970 IRAN The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia, driven by historical anti-NATO sentiments and deep skepticism toward European military expansion and the United States. #1 Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas seems impossible in Kyiv, the conflict risks becoming a prolonged war of attrition dictated by modern drone warfare. #2 Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accordduring the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured FedChairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. Instead, the Fed fought for its independence to combat inflation, establishing modern monetary policy precedents. #3 Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochraneexamines the tension between presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve during crises. He emphasizes that the Fed must maintain its independence, warning against perpetually funding government spending and urging a strict focus on inflation control over politically motivated easy money. #4 Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eighth president in eight years. Amidst endemic corruption and a fragmented Congress, the nation is deeply intertwined with Chinese investments, particularly in telecommunications, mining, and the strategically vital, Chinese-controlled deep-water port of Chancay. #5 Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba'seconomy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism. With millions fleeing the dire conditions, the communist regime's survival is heavily strained as basic resources fail. #6 Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico's economy and cooperative security posture. Finally, he notes a surprising US military delegation visit to negotiate with Venezuela's Maduro regime. #7 Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American nation serves as a prime example of effective management and foreign partnerships generating transformative national wealth. #8 Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded militarily and controls less territory, the group remains armed and continues to pose an ongoing security challenge fueled by Iranian backing. #9Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right divisions have morphed into pro- or anti-Netanyahu factions, heavily influenced by religious demographics and the ultra-Orthodox community's contentious role in military service. #10Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the embassy move to Jerusalem, the withdrawal from the flawed Iran deal, and the strategic Abraham Accords. He also analyzes Israel's internal turmoil over its overly activist Supreme Court, which sparked mass protests prior to the ongoing war. #11Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism, exposing how Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and actively seeks to destroy both the Jewish state and broader Western democratic civilization. #12Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner explains that Orban leverages these relationships to project global relevance and maintain power, falsely claiming that Hungary is a victim of unavoidable Russian energy dependence. #13Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe political and economic instability under Tariq Rahman. Sadanand Dhume warns of a concerning Islamic revival, highlighting the growing parliamentary power of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami movement and the critical need to pragmatically repair fractured diplomatic relations with India. #14Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the president, warning that independent agencies fragment federal authority, diminish democratic accountability, and disrupt the essential separation of powers. #15The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoopredicts the potential overturning of the historic Humphrey's Executor precedent. Such a ruling would fundamentally dismantle the protections shielding independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission from direct presidential control, sparking a massive structural revolution within the federal government's executive branch. #16

Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner explains that Orban leverages these relationships to project global relevance and maintain power, falsely claiming that Hungary is a victim of unavoidable Russian energy dependence. #131906 INDEPENDENCE FORESTERS

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A nine-year-old asked a simple question during a presidential campaign: “If the rich are going to pay for everything… how?” That question is now playing out in real time. New York City is running a $127 billion budget for eight million people — and still facing a $5 billion shortfall. Meanwhile, Florida operates a $117 billion budget for 23 million residents. We break down: Why socialist promises always land on the middle class The budget contrast between New York City and Florida How Governor Ron DeSantis exposed the math Corporate migration from California to Miami Why Palantir Technologies and other tech giants are relocating Germany's attempt to censor elections beyond its borders And what this means for free speech and digital sovereignty From fiscal collapse to global censorship battles — today's episode connects the economic and cultural dots.

The European Union is already suing X claiming authority to regulate speech far beyond its borders — including U.S. elections. Now Germany is asserting the right to interfere in Hungary's election because they don't like Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. At the center of the fight? Speech. Algorithms. Control. The EU wants access to internal systems, monitoring authority over content moderation, and the ability to enforce European “hate speech” standards worldwide. That includes criticism of open borders, immigration policy, or cultural issues. Meanwhile, critics point to actions taken during the Joe Biden administration involving federal pressure on social platforms to moderate certain accounts. Is this about safety? Or is this about political control? Today's episode breaks down: Germany's legal claims over Hungarian elections The EU's legal battle with X Digital censorship expanding beyond borders What it could mean for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028 Rising political tensions across France and Germany If online speech determines modern campaigns, who controls the platform controls the battlefield.

Things are getting messy on multiple fronts: Bill Gates canceled at India's AI Summit amid backlash over the Epstein files. Prince Andrew arrested — a reminder that elite immunity is vanishing. The Gates Foundation's tech influence in India raises global censorship concerns. Germany asserts the right to censor Viktor Orbán during Hungary's election, sparking debates about digital sovereignty. Stephen Colbert caught flouting FCC equal-time rules during a senatorial campaign. From elite scandals to global censorship to media hypocrisy, this episode breaks down why accountability is finally catching up with the powerful — and why the law applies to everyone, even TV hosts.

A nine-year-old once asked a simple question during a presidential campaign: “If the rich are going to pay for everything… how?” That question is now playing out in real time. New York City has an $127 billion budget for eight million residents — and it's still billions short. Meanwhile, Florida runs a $117 billion budget for 23 million people. We break down: The math problem behind “tax the rich” politics New York City's budget crisis The migration of wealth and business to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis contrasting Florida's spending with NYC The continued expansion of tech and finance into Miami Palantir Technologies relocating operations south European legal pressure on X Germany's dispute involving Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Rising U.S.–Iran tensions The legacy of the strike on Qasem Soleimani From urban fiscal collapse to censorship battles to Middle East escalation — today's episode connects the economic, political, and geopolitical dots.

1917 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. MARS1.Liz Peek discusses the market's current drift and the continued dominance of Artificial Intelligence, arguing AI is not a bubble but a rapidly adopted technology transforming productivity, with companies underhiring as they assess impact and investors needing exposure to this dominant sector.2.Liz Peek critiques California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, citing California'sstruggles with homelessness, illegal immigration, and a wealth tax driving residents away, characterizing him as a catastrophe whose record undermines his viability.3.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart dismiss Poland's reparation demands from Russia as political jostling, criticize Senator Rubio's visit to Hungary for bolstering Viktor Orbán, and note the Wagner Group's reported return to Europe as destabilizing.4.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart identify a leadership void in Europe, noting weakness in Macron and Starmer, arguing Europe possesses treaty tools for defense but lacks political will, often blaming Donald Trump rather than addressing internal paralysis.5.Mary Kissel praises Secretary Rubio's Munich speech for emphasizing Western defense but notes he was softer on China than expected, arguing Europe only strengthens military commitments when shamed by the US or facing immediate threats.6.Mary Kissel analyzes the massive US naval deployment near Iran as a credible threat to force regime compliance, dismissing Iran's military drills in the Straits of Hormuz as feeble, suggesting the administration will use force if Tehran refuses dismantlement.7.Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's disingenuous peace efforts, discusses US demands for Iran's total nuclear dismantlement, and highlights strategic confusion regarding the Board of Peace and Hamas supporters' involvement.8.Jonathan Schanzer describes Syria as effectively a Turkish proxy state viewed with danger by the region, discussing President Trump's announcement of five billion dollars from the Board of Peace for Gaza while expressing skepticism about Turkey and Qatar's reconstruction roles.9.Joseph Sternberg of the Wall Street Journal discusses European leaders finally addressing the continent's economic dysfunction compared to the US, noting proposals for a twenty-eighth regime to simplify business laws while politicians like Meloni and Merz face challenges balancing welfare states with growth reforms.10.Joseph Sternberg analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's crash and burn scenario despite a large parliamentary majority, weakened by scandals and party infighting, with survival relying on the lack of compelling alternatives while constant policy reversals leave his government unable to foster growth.11.Alejandro Peña Esclusa details his transition from businessman to Venezuela's first political prisoner as Hugo Chávez, aided by the São Paulo Forum, dismantled democracy, recounting cacerolazo pot-banging protests and how the regime systematically destroyed the economy and persecuted dissenters.12.Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, described as a Cuban asset and drug cartel leader, noting Venezuelans are cautiously celebrating with open protests while threats remain from radical groups and international friction regarding the transition.13.Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating symptoms with military advisors.14.Gregory Copley reports Nigerian President Tinubu advocates for an African credit rating agency to reduce reliance on external assessments from firms like Moody's, reflecting growing desire for statistical independence and better quantification of local economies to attract investment.15.Gregory Copley argues Europe suffers from a leadership vacuum caused by post-WWII dependency on the US and bureaucratic corrosion within the EU, with economic recovery requiring slashing regulations as current welfare models become unsustainable amidst geopolitical threats.16.Gregory Copley notes that despite scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, the Royal Family remains essential glue holding the UK and Commonwealth together, with the King and working royals performing vital diplomatic functions while spares struggle without defined roles.

Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter dismiss Poland's reparation demands from Russia as political jostling, criticize Senator Rubio's visit to Hungary for bolstering Viktor Orbán, and note the Wagner Group's reported return to Europe as destabilizing.1900  BRUSSELS

Today's Headlines: The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files escalated after the Department of Justice released a letter signed by Deputy AG Todd Blanche outlining redactions and listing “politically exposed” names — mostly celebrities and public figures already publicly referenced. Attorney General Pam Bondi said no additional files will be released, despite reports that millions of pages remain sealed. Consequences are, at least, unfolding abroad. Thomas Pritzker stepped down from Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Buckingham Palace backed a police investigation into Prince Andrew, while French authorities assembled a team to examine related allegations. Investigations also involve former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland and port executive Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. European leaders are weighing alternatives to Visa and Mastercard over economic security concerns, as the EU and Indo-Pacific partners — with Canadian PM Mark Carney — discuss forming a major trade bloc. At the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure allies amid doubts about U.S. commitment to NATO, reportedly skipping EU leadership meetings while meeting Hungary's Viktor Orbán and Slovakia's Robert Fico. A joint European report concluded Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed with a rare synthetic toxin; Russia rejected the findings. In domestic news, ICE is planning a $38 billion detention expansion, including a Georgia warehouse purchased from Moscow-linked PNK Group at a steep markup. A separate report detailed turbulence inside DHS under Secretary Kristi Noem, including private jet travel and the firing — then rehiring — of a Coast Guard pilot over a misplaced blanket. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will end graduate partnerships with Harvard University and review similar programs. A federal grand jury declined to indict Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin over a video about refusing illegal orders. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised 2024–2025 job numbers down by more than 1.5 million combined — the largest downward revision in decades. And finally, former President Barack Obama clarified he's seen no evidence of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Daily Beast: Bondi Desperately Tries to Bury Epstein Files for Good—Again ​​WSJ: Thomas Pritzker, Named in Epstein Files, Retires as Hyatt Executive Chairman Reuters: European figures caught in web of Epstein ties  NYT: Europe Worries Trump Poses Threat to Its Financial and Tech Sovereignty News 18: Mark Carney Leads Push To Form Major Trade Bloc As Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs: Report NBC News: Warmer words but relations remain frosty between the U.S. and its old friends in Europe Axios: What we know about rare poison Russia is accused of using on Navalny WaPo: ICE plans to spend $38B on warehouse conversions WSJ: A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem's Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS CNN: Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Hegseth's crackdown on ‘biased' schools CNBC: DC grand jury declines to indict Sens. Kelly, Slotkin for seditious conspiracy NYT: Job Growth Was Overstated, New Data Shows CNN: Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they're real' Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, held talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN's nuclear watchdog, about his country's nuclear programme ahead of negotiations with American officials in Geneva on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lashed out at Ukraine at a meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Budapest. Fund managers are betting against the US dollar. Shareholders push oil companies to accelerate growth. Plus, a new top contender in the FT's business school ranking.Mentioned in this podcast:Marco Rubio says Viktor Orbán's leadership is ‘essential' to US interestsMIT Sloan tops FT Global MBA Ranking for the first timeFund managers take most bearish stance on dollar for a decadeNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Josh Gabert Doyon, and produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Executive producer Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The white Anglo-Saxon supremacy in Trumpland is so over the top that even child-of-Cuban-immigrants Marco Rubio claims America's common cultural heritage is European. But then with a schizophrenic touch, our secretary of state went on to endorse the reelection of Viktor Orban, who has decidedly turned Hungary away from Western democratic values. In response, some high-profile Democrats weighed in, including AOC from Munich. Plus, we are constantly reminded to not trust anything DHS says, the Dems should not agree to give one more penny to ICE, and Marco: The music of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones would not have existed without African American culture.Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller for the holiday pod.show notes Monday's "Morning Shots" Tickets are now on sale for our LIVE shows in Dallas on March 18 and in Austin on March 19. Plus,,we have a handful of seats still available for our second show in Minneapolis on February 18. TheBulwark.com/Events. NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad

America's top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country's far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin spoke with two European senior officials to get their reaction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Day 1,446.Today, in a rare public outburst against the Trump administration, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses the United States of “backtracking” on the so-called Anchorage Agreement, under which Washington allegedly agreed to pressure Ukraine into ceding parts of the Donbas that Russian forces have failed to capture after nearly four years of war. We examine President Zelensky's comments suggesting that a new White House peace deadline may be linked to Donald Trump's US midterm election campaign, and report on how Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seeking to leverage the war in Ukraine to shore up domestic political support. And later, we speak to the former commander of US forces in Europe, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, about the state of the war and how prepared Europe and NATO are for a potential Russian move on the Suwałki Gap.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges (former commander of US forces in Europe). @general_ben on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:A small Russian force could break Nato, it's being said. As a US general, here's my take (Ben Hodges in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/05/russian-wargame-nato-defeat-suwalki-gap-general-ben/ Russia offered US £9tn co-operation deal, Zelensky says (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/07/us-gives-june-deadline-peace-ukraine-russia/ Would the US military obey Trump on Greenland? US General Ben Hodges answers (Battle Lines episode):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mcz_bDmXjE The German wargame (Die Welt):https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article6984a7189d88d6e920be111f/ernstfall-podcast-wargame-exposes-gaps-in-germanys-response-to-a-hypothetical-russian-attack-on-lithuania.html Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement (The Telegraph):https://kyivindependent.com/russia-accuses-us-of-backing-out-of-alleged-ukraine-surrender-agreement/ Washington Post GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-washington-post-international-employees LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Coles speaks with Jason Zengerle, author of "Hated By All the Right People," about how Tucker Carlson went from dodging Donald Trump's phone calls to becoming one of the most powerful forces shaping Trumpworld. Drawing from Zengerle's new book, they unpack Tucker's unusual method of influencing Trump through television, his spectacular fallout with Fox News, and why being fired may have supercharged his relevance. The conversation traces Tucker's early skepticism of Trump, his carefully managed realignment to Trump, his role in boosting JD Vance, and how he helped mainstream Viktor Orbán's authoritarian playbook while flirting with Putin apologism. Coles and Zengerle also explore the deeply personal roots of Tucker's worldview, including his fraught relationship with his mother, who left when he was a child and later cut him out of her fortune—an abandonment that may help explain his hunger for control, audience, and power. Is Tucker a cynical opportunist, a true believer, or something more unsettling—a movement leader with ambitions that stretch well beyond media? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.