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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is searching for a British alternative to Palantir, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his military leaders to abandon the rules of war, according to intelligence intercepted by Kyiv. Plus, Eurozone borrowing costs surged, and Brazil's election pits the leftwing incumbent against a rightwing former president's son.Mentioned in this podcast:Andy Burnham searches for UK alternative to PalantirPutin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy saysEurozone borrowing costs surge in global bond routUS sanctions Kremlin-backed fintech A7 for allegedly assisting IranScandal and succession in the House of BolsonaroWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcastsThe FT News Briefing is produced by Sonja Hutson, Saffeya Ahmed, and Josh Gabert-Doyon. Our editor is Marc Filippino. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips 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.

Paul Ronzheimer spricht mit Michael Thumann, außenpolitischer Korrespondent der ZEIT und Leiter ihres Moskauer Büros, über die Lage in Russland nach der Parlamentswahl. Thumann berichtet von stark gestiegenen Preisen, wachsendem Unmut und einer Wirtschaft, die immer stärker auf den Krieg ausgerichtet wird – ohne dass sich dieser Frust bislang grundsätzlich gegen Putin und den Krieg richtet.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia's latest nuclear threat against NATO, as Moscow warned it could resort to nuclear weapons if the alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, raising tensions in the war in Ukraine. Head to https://justaddbuoy.com/meidas and use code Meidas to get 31% off your order. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Senior Editors Anna Bower and Michael Feinberg to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Third Country's the Charm.” On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way—for the third time—for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” with which they have no connection, staying a lower court ruling that found the policy unlawful and agreeing to hear the case on the merits in December. The decision comes days after the administration quietly flew a group of Somali men—some with no criminal records, who had been held at Guantánamo Bay for a month after being told their plane was only stopping in Cuba to refuel—to Mogadishu, on a flight that departed hours after an appeals court made clear the third-country removal policy was blocked. It also comes as lower courts are increasingly finding the administration in contempt for violating their orders in deportation cases, and as the full D.C. Circuit weighs whether Judge James Boasberg can continue his contempt inquiry into last year's Alien Enemies Act flights. What does this pattern tell us about the administration's relationship with the courts? And how far it is willing to push its immigration agenda?“Here Comes the Bribe.” Last week, ProPublica revealed that, by late 2024, FBI anti-corruption agents believed they had enough evidence to seek a sweeping bribery investigation stemming from a defense contractor's illegal donations to Maine Senator Susan Collins and other members of Congress—only for the probe to die when the Trump administration gutted the FBI and Justice Department units that handle public corruption cases. Collins denies any wrongdoing and has called the contractor a liar, but the story has become a central issue in her tight reelection race. It's also just the latest in a string of stories raising questions about public integrity in and around the Trump administration, from the Putin-linked Russian oligarch that secretly bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, to the Kash Patel- and Todd Blanche-studded wedding of former U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to a Turkish businessman with close ties to the Erdoğan government—with mixed martial arts manager Abdelaziz Ali, a former FBI source and suspected double agent, in attendance. What does the Collins story tell us about what happens when no one is minding the store on public corruption? And how worried should we be about who is buying access to the president's inner circle?“Manufactured Content.” President Trump escalated his war on the press this month, banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House and having the Secret Service seize their reporters' press passes over what he described as years of unfair coverage. A federal judge has since temporarily ordered their access restored, finding the ban likely violated their due process rights. But the White House isn't just restricting who gets to tell its story—it's also paying to tell its own, launching a series of taxpayer-funded TV ads that feature President Trump and closely track his campaign messaging, including one nearly identical to a 2024 campaign spot, just weeks before the midterms. The White House insists these are merely public service announcements. Is the administration breaking longstanding norms in an effort to take control of the narrative? And are there any legal limits that might stop it?In object lessons, Mike has two cautionary tales about tech appeal: “When We Cease to Understand the World” and “The Maniac.” Tyler is embracing sexy technical gear with a recommendation of Field Mag. Scott is returning to an old favorite that just understands him: “Fantasy Football Punishments for Your Work League that Violate the Geneva Convention.” And Anna is delighted by a more cutthroat side of cutting-edge: the National Havoc Robot League.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Managing Editor Tyler McBrien and Senior Editors Anna Bower and Michael Feinberg to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Third Country's the Charm.” On Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way—for the third time—for the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to “third countries” with which they have no connection, staying a lower court ruling that found the policy unlawful and agreeing to hear the case on the merits in December. The decision comes days after the administration quietly flew a group of Somali men—some with no criminal records, who had been held at Guantánamo Bay for a month after being told their plane was only stopping in Cuba to refuel—to Mogadishu, on a flight that departed hours after an appeals court made clear the third-country removal policy was blocked. It also comes as lower courts are increasingly finding the administration in contempt for violating their orders in deportation cases, and as the full D.C. Circuit weighs whether Judge James Boasberg can continue his contempt inquiry into last year's Alien Enemies Act flights. What does this pattern tell us about the administration's relationship with the courts? And how far it is willing to push its immigration agenda?“Here Comes the Bribe.” Last week, ProPublica revealed that, by late 2024, FBI anti-corruption agents believed they had enough evidence to seek a sweeping bribery investigation stemming from a defense contractor's illegal donations to Maine Senator Susan Collins and other members of Congress—only for the probe to die when the Trump administration gutted the FBI and Justice Department units that handle public corruption cases. Collins denies any wrongdoing and has called the contractor a liar, but the story has become a central issue in her tight reelection race. It's also just the latest in a string of stories raising questions about public integrity in and around the Trump administration, from the Putin-linked Russian oligarch that secretly bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, to the Kash Patel- and Todd Blanche-studded wedding of former U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to a Turkish businessman with close ties to the Erdoğan government—with mixed martial arts manager Abdelaziz Ali, a former FBI source and suspected double agent, in attendance. What does the Collins story tell us about what happens when no one is minding the store on public corruption? And how worried should we be about who is buying access to the president's inner circle?“Manufactured Content.” President Trump escalated his war on the press this month, banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House and having the Secret Service seize their reporters' press passes over what he described as years of unfair coverage. A federal judge has since temporarily ordered their access restored, finding the ban likely violated their due process rights. But the White House isn't just restricting who gets to tell its story—it's also paying to tell its own, launching a series of taxpayer-funded TV ads that feature President Trump and closely track his campaign messaging, including one nearly identical to a 2024 campaign spot, just weeks before the midterms. The White House insists these are merely public service announcements. Is the administration breaking longstanding norms in an effort to take control of the narrative? And are there any legal limits that might stop it?In object lessons, Mike has two cautionary tales about tech appeal: “When We Cease to Understand the World” and “The Maniac.” Tyler is embracing sexy technical gear with a recommendation of Field Mag. Scott is returning to an old favorite that just understands him: “Fantasy Football Punishments for Your Work League that Violate the Geneva Convention.” And Anna is delighted by a more cutthroat side of cutting-edge: the National Havoc Robot League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Silicon Bites Ep408 | 2026-09-30 | This terror will come to you. And not in the sneaky hybrid way, that happens just out of the corner of your eye. Out of sight and sound, with no direct impact on your lives, so you can forget and move on with your cosy lives. You have been warned. Such murder and mayhem are coming to your – to your factories, your businesses, your homes and your special places. You may not be interested in Russia, and may mean it no harm or ill thoughts, but believe me, Russia is not just interested in you, but may want to kill you, if it does not get its way. In this episode, the double terror that shows us what Russia has become – the Hamas of the snow, the ISIS of the Siberian steppe, a persistent threat to our safety, security and sovereignty. Russia murders scientists at their desks in broad daylight, and an unnamed "foreign actor" attempts a terror act on an English airbase. Europe is appalled. But being appalled is not a defence policy. Waves of terror and horror are radiating out from the terror fortress in Moscow, the Kremlin, point zero in a global terrorist alliance challenging the prominence of the West. This is a zero-sum game, and yet we are acting like the threat is only peripheral. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:The Guardian via AOL — "Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv's science academy" (28 Sep 2026): https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/staff-killed-wounded-russian-strike-151650000.htmlReuters via The Japan Times — "Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine" (29 Sep 2026): https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/29/world/kyiv-science-academy-russia-drones/National Security Journal — "America's Own National Academies Have Now Condemned Russia's Direct Strike on Ukraine's Scientific Infrastructure" (29 Sep 2026): https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/americas-own-national-academies-have-now-condemned-russias-direct-strike-on-ukraines-scientific-infrastructure/Kyiv Post — "Russia Pounds Kyiv Again With Ballistic Missiles Hours After Attacks Kill 2, Injure 26" (29 Sep 2026): https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85606Kyiv Post — "'Science Became a Target': Europe Condemns Russian Strikes on Kyiv Civilian Sites" (29 Sep 2026): https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85607Kyiv Post — "Zelensky Warns Russia Is Training North Korea for War, Feeding Iran Satellite Intelligence" (29 Sep 2026): https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85609Research Professional News — "Leaders condemn Russia's 'barbaric' attack on Ukrainian academy" (29 Sep 2026): https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-europe-other-nations-2026-9-leaders-condemn-russia-s-barbaric-attack-on-ukrainian-academy/ALLEA (All European Academies) — "ALLEA Condemns Russian Drone Strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine" (29 Sep 2026): https://allea.org/allea-condemns-russian-drone-strike-on-the-national-academy-of-sciences-of-ukraine/UNITED24 Media — "Two Scientists Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences" (28–29 Sep 2026): https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/two-scientists-killed-in-russian-strike-on-ukraines-national-academy-of-sciences-22926----------

Silicon Bites Ep409 | 2026-10-01 | Trump wants compliant allies – supine, dependent, insecure – and possibly divided. Now his animosities and resentments, intrigues and plotting may finally be tearing NATO apart. In this episode: the Pentagon's club of the obedient: why Eldridge Colby's formation of a NATO inner circle heralds the death of the alliance by other means, and why Europe must refuse to play this self-destructive game. Putin is getting all his Christmas presents early, courtesy of Trump. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:Politico, "Trump administration leaves key allies out of NATO meeting," 30 September 2026 (original report; paywalled/blocked at time of drafting, content verified via secondary outlets below): https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/30/trump-nato-allies-left-out-01100310Kyiv Post, "Trump Leaves Key US Allies Out of NATO Group Meeting," 1 October 2026: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85825Babel, "Politico: Pentagon blocks key allies from NATO meeting," 1 October 2026: https://babel.ua/en/amp/news/130614-politico-pentagon-blocks-key-allies-from-nato-meetingTürkiye Today, "Pentagon leaves UK, France and Baltics out of NATO meeting in Poland: Report," 1 October 2026: https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/pentagon-leaves-uk-france-and-baltics-out-of-nato-meeting-in-poland-report-3229362SFG Media, "Pentagon Did Not Invite Britain, France and the Baltic States to Discuss NATO's Future," 1 October 2026: https://sfg.media/en/a/pentagon-excludes-allies-nato-future-talks/Euronews, "US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe," 3 November 2025: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/03/us-troop-drawdown-in-romania-signals-wider-us-pivot-away-from-europeReuters via AOL, "Hegseth expected to follow Rubio in skipping NATO ministers' meeting," January 2026: https://www.aol.com/articles/hegseth-expected-skip-nato-ministers-154236573.htmlPolskie Radio, "US defense secretary expected to skip NATO meeting next month," 29 January 2026: https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7785/Artykul/3640935,us-defense-secretary-expected-to-skip-nato-meeting-next-monthReuters via AOL, "Pentagon policy chief calls for NATO based on 'partnership rather than dependency'," 12 February 2026: https://www.aol.com/articles/nato-more-based-partnership-instead-082732347.htmlAl Jazeera, "US considers suspending Spain from NATO, reported internal email suggests," 24 April 2026: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/24/us-weighs-retaliation-against-nato-allies-over-iran-war-divisions-reutersForeign Policy, World Brief on Pentagon email (Spain/Falklands), 24 April 2026: https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/04/24/us-pentagon-email-nato-spain-uk-falkland-islands-iranAaj English TV (Reuters wire), "Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift," April 2026: https://english.aaj.tv/news/amp/330457382----------

O episódio desta semana do podcast Diplomatas (PÚBLICO e IPRI-Nova) teve como tema principal o lançamento das eleições intercalares para o Congresso dos Estado Unidos, que se realizam daqui a sensivelmente um mês. Carlos Gaspar e Teresa de Sousa apontaram as estratégias, os objectivos e as perspectivas eleitorais do Partido Republicano e do Partido Democrata e reflectiram sobre a importância das midterms de 3 de Novembro para o presente e futuro da democracia norte-americana, respondendo a uma pergunta que foi enviada por um ouvinte do podcast. Ainda sobre os EUA, o investigador e a jornalista fizeram um balanço da visita da semana passada de Xi Jinping a Washington DC e da recepção solene e pomposa que Donald Trump preparou para o Presidente chinês. Para além disso, anteciparam um possível encontro a três, com Vladimir Putin a juntar-se aos líderes da China e dos EUA, nas cimeiras da APEC (Novembro) ou do G20 (Dezembro), numa espécie de Conferência de Ialta (1945), mas em 2026. No final do episódio, os analistas debateram a actualidade política brasileira, olhando para a primeira volta das eleições presidenciais, no domingo, que terão como protagonistas o actual Presidente, Lula da Silva, e o senador Flávio Bolsonaro, filho de Jair Bolsonaro, que foi condenado a 27 anos de prisão por tentativa de golpe de Estado. Se tiver alguma pergunta para Teresa de Sousa e Carlos Gaspar ou sugestão de tema para debate no Diplomatas, envie um email para antonio.lima@publico.pt ou podcasts@publico.pt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, a Russian drone strike hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, bringing terror to the historic centre of Ukraine's capital and damaging a symbol of national independence. Paul Josephson speaks to Jack Dickens about why Vladimir Putin is targeting Ukraine's leading research institutes.Image: The Soviet-era Duga radar near Chernobyl, Ukraine. Credit: Alamy

Ana Cavalieri defende que as ameaças de Trump perderam eficácia e servem apenas para pressionar Teerão nas negociações. A especialista diz ainda que Putin está fragilizado perante a posição da NATO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fascism is toxic masculinity, and the cure starts at home. Comedian, recovering Catholic and proud girl dad Pete Dominick, host of Stand Up! with Pete Dominick, turns the mic on Andrea to talk about her new book, A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire, and how her family's Ukrainian immigrant wisdom holds the key for how we overcome a patriarchal nightmare of complicit silence and cover-ups: "when they throw you out the door, climb back in through the window." The Cornell 7 are the Epstein Class–the elite criminal impunity of male dominance destroying our planet. Andrea and Pete discuss what men can actually do, starting with Pete's rule that, "the standard you walk past is the standard you accept." They also discuss the darker truth of the "Cornell 7," the frat rapists accused of drugging and gang-raping a young woman in 2024, an investigation that has been reopened thanks to the survivor bringing a lawsuit. They also discuss why liberal blue cities may be raising the next generation of the Cornell 7/Epstein Class, and how to stop it.  They cover the historical context of male dominance culture, including Christian nationalism, how women were founders of the Christian church before being pushed aside, why Mary Magdalene was arguably the first Pope and how her story–for the most part–survived 2,000 years of patriarchal revisions. They also discuss Iceland's general strike by women that ushered in a female-driven revolution, the MAGA threat against the growing psychedelics market being fast-tracked by Trump's FDA, and the divine feminine experiences widely reported at the heart of indigenous medicinal experiences, and much, much more.  The world is ending. The world has always been ending. So Gaslit Nation adopts its official policy, coming soon to a t-shirt: STFU and build something. It's a rallying cry to stop doomscrolling and start planting seeds of hope and change. Progress is thanks to our unleashed creativity, defiance, and beautiful imaginations.  And if you want to help us build something–a resistance to Putin–get your tax deductible ticket to Gaslit Nation and Razom's Speakeasy Benefit October 15 in New York City – you can join and be part of the festivities from anywhere: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/people-power-ukraines-unreasonable-women-tickets-2002002955733? Gaslit Nation is funded by our listeners. We could not make this show without you. Thank you to everyone who supports our independent journalism in these tough times. If you pre-order Andrea's new book and forward your receipt to GaslitNation@gmail.com, we will send you a pre-order thank you gift and a signed book plate to easily stick on to your book so that you have a signed copy. A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women shows how to overcome the emotional exhaustion deliberately caused by fascist movements and turn our rage and grief into meaningful projects you and the world need. For your gift, pre-order A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women from bookshop.org  Show Notes Join us for a speakeasy benefit for Razom for Ukraine: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/people-power-ukraines-unreasonable-women-tickets-2002002955733? Want a plan to bash the patriarchy? Live your most creative life and help build a better world with Andrea's new book, A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807202/a-reasonable-guide-for-unreasonable-women-by-andrea-chalupa/ Stand Up! with Pete Dominick: https://sitdownwithpete.substack.com/ Razom for Ukraine: https://www.razomforukraine.org A good overview of the Cornell 7: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2tYudlnHl/?img_index=1 Cornell rarely expels students in sex assault cases https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/09/29/cornell-sexual-assault-rape-expelled-data-exclusive/92007157007/ Frat brothers rape 300% more. One in 5 women is sexually assaulted on campus. Should we ban frats? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/24/rape-sexual-assault-ban-frats District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape' (ABC News): https://abcnews.com/US/district-attorney-reopens-case-alleged-cornell-university-gang/story?id=136806149 New York prosecutors reopen investigation after student files lawsuit (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/us/cornell-university-sexual-assault-lawsuit-hnk 50 years ago, the women of Iceland took a day off, and inspired the world (National Geographic): https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/icelandic-womens-strike Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the world's first elected female president (France 24): https://www.france24.com/en/20200731-vigdis-finnbogadottir-the-world-s-first-elected-female-president 36 Bankers, 96 Years In Jail (Reykjavík Grapevine): https://grapevine.is/news/2018/02/07/36-bankers-96-years-in-jail/ Why Only One Top Banker Went to Jail for the Financial Crisis (Better Markets): https://bettermarkets.org/newsroom/why-only-one-top-banker-went-jail-financial-crisis/ The lie that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute persisted for centuries (America Magazine): https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2024/06/28/mary-magdalene-theater-review-gospel-248254/ The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle, by Karen L. King (Polebridge Press): https://www.westarinstitute.org/product/the-gospel-of-mary-of-magdala Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter, by Colleen Dulle: https://www.amazon.com/Struck-Down-Not-Destroyed-Reporter/dp/0593728424 Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health (NPR): https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5789859/psychedelic-treatments-mental-health Trump orders FDA to fast-track reviews of psychedelic drugs after lobbying podcaster (Fierce Biotech): https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/trump-orders-fda-fast-track-reviews-psychedelic-drugs-after-lobbying-podcaster D. J. Taylor: Orwell's Voice (The Orwell Foundation): https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/articles/d-j-taylor-orwells-voice/ Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by a Russian Oligarch (ProPublica): https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin Gospel of Mary Magdalene https://www.theculturium.com/gospel-of-mary-magdalene/ The Forgotten History of Mary's Gospels https://time.com/4083110/marys-gospels/ 'The good of the world partly depends on unhistoric acts' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/10/the-good-of-the-world-partly-depends-on-unhistoric-acts Psychedelics and the Embodied Feminine https://maps.org/news/bulletin/psychedelics-and-the-embodied-feminine/ EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit and GaslitNation.Substack.com for our community New! 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1965  IBM  360/85 FORT MEADECONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-29-2026Navigating Artificial Intelligence And ElectionsGUEST: Liz PeekLiz Peek analyzes the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the emerging debate over its regulation. While tech figures like Sam Altman and Elon Musk advocate for industry guardrails to mitigate risks like rogue AI agents and safety vulnerabilities, President Trump pushes for rapid advancement to maintain a competitive edge over China. Peek differentiates macro AI safety concerns from local opposition to data centers, which centers on utility costs. Turning to politics, she evaluates the Senate midterms, noting Republicans hold an edge in key tossup states like New Hampshire and Maine, while Democrats face steep challenges running the table nationwide. File 1Middle East Escalations And ConflictGUEST: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer evaluates ongoing conflicts across the Middle East, focusing on Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza. Iran seeks to prolong military tensions to deplete American munitions, raise oil prices, and avoid facing severe domestic anger over its collapsing economy. In Yemen, the Iranian aligned Houthi militia pushes to unify the country, threatening Saudi Arabia and regional stability. Meanwhile, Hezbollah capability in Lebanon has been reduced by eighty percent, though political paralysis hinders government control. Schanzer notes that ending the Gaza conflict hinges on disarming Hamas, while withdrawing American troops from Iraq opens dangerous avenues for Iranian influence across the region. File 2European Leftist Populism And AIGUEST: Joseph Sternberg2 Joseph Sternberg highlights the rise of far left populism in Europe, exemplified by Die Linke winning local elections in Berlin. The party, rooted in East German communism, combines classic Marxist economic proposals like housing nationalization with troubling anti-Semitic sentiments emerging from an alliance of radical critical theorists and Islamist voters. Sternberg argues this coalition makes hostility an existential issue for the left compared to right wing parties. He also addresses the economic uncertainties of artificial intelligence, warning that massive infrastructure spending on data centers may fail to yield expected financial returns, creating major risks alongside ongoing American and Chinese competition. File 3Michigan Senate Battleground Midterm AnalysisGUEST: Thaddeus McCotter Thaddeus McCotter provides an extensive analysis of the Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El Sayed. McCotter highlights economic anxieties, inflation, and energy costs driven by Middle East conflict as central voter concerns. While Michigan historically leans Democratic in Senate contests, El Sayed's primary victory over center left Haley Stevens and his association with radical figures like Hassan Piker alienate moderate voters. McCotter observes that while Democrats capitalize on economic frustration, El Sayed's far left platform gives Republicans a viable path. Nationwide, McCotter notes that Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate this cycle. File 4Global Security And Strategic GeopoliticsGUEST: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley analyzes global geopolitical shifts, focusing on China, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. He describes the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as symbolic stability designed to prop up China's fragile domestic economy and internal Communist Party rivalries amid severe water and demographic crises. In Southeast Asia, Copley examines Indonesia acquiring an aircraft carrier under President Prabowo Subianto, signaling strategic modernization to safeguard vital maritime choke points between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Finally, he dismisses the Cardiff Memorandum, a sovereignty effort by Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish leaders, as grandstanding driven by frustration with Westminster government performance. File 5Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure And RegulationGUEST: Jim McTague Jim McTague explores the political and economic friction surrounding artificial intelligence expansion, particularly the development of massive data centers. Reporting from Pennsylvania, McTague notes how local municipalities are establishing zoning regulations and utility constraints to prevent corporate developers from imposing facilities without community input. Alongside cohost Thaddeus McCotter, McTague discusses White House backing for a golden age of artificial intelligence, comparing proposed regulatory approaches to financial market oversight. While tech leaders call for industry guardrails, McTague emphasizes that light touch, goal oriented regulatory models are superior to heavy handed rules, warning that political backlash over energy grid strain impacts elections. File 6Russian Election Control Hybrid WarfareGUEST: Ivana StradnerIvana Stradner details how Vladimir Putin maintained absolute control over Russia's Duma elections, securing three quarters of the seats for United Russia through autocratic manipulation, barring anti war parties like Yabloko, and staging fabricated electoral unity. Stradner explains that these domestic maneuvers serve Putin's broader ambition of restoring imperial dominance and testing NATO resolve. Through hybrid warfare, encompassing political pressure, sabotage, cyber operations, and psychological tactics, Russia aims to exploit western disunity and risk aversion. Stradner warns that Putin seeks to expose NATO Article Five as ineffective, emphasizing that western allies must show unity and escalate deterrence to counter threats. FILE 7Russian Sanctions Arctic Energy ExpansionGUEST: Max Meizlish Max Meizlish analyzes the enforcement of United States economic sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG Two energy project and the strategic implications of the Polar Silk Road partnership between Moscow and Beijing. Meizlish notes that while previous enforcement turned back critical Chinese power modules, inconsistent application permitted later deliveries. Chinese state owned enterprises buy sanctioned facilities to shield transactions from Western pressure while purchasing discounted Russian liquefied natural gas. Meizlish stresses that Washington must utilize new legislative mandates like the Graham Sanctions Act to penalize non compliant Chinese entities, warning that weak enforcement enables adversaries to build dual use Arctic infrastructure. File 8

Day 1,676.Today, amid yet more deadly strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding oblast – and as parts of airspace above Poland are once again shut down – we bring you developments causing deep concern across Europe. President Trump, frustrated by the lack of progress and eager to unlock a path to business, is reportedly considering a deal with the Kremlin that would see the US ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners. Then, Francis is joined by journalists from the Kyiv Independent to talk about why Ukrainians feel “betrayed” by Europe.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Francis Farrell, Toma Istomina, and Dominic Culverwell of the Kyiv Independent.Senior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW 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/@UkraineTheLatestCONTENT REFERENCED:Exclusive: Trump's push for a Ukraine energy truce runs into a Putin problem (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-push-for-a-ukraine-energy-truce-runs-into-a-putin-problem/Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says (Reuters)https://www.reuters.com/world/putin-envoy-us-officials-discussed-ukraine-war-energy-initiatives-us-official-2026-09-29/Trump's Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies (Simon Shuster for The Atlantic)https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/09/trump-russia-putin-ukraine-sanctions/688808/Frontline Club Event with the Kyiv Independent on 1st October (Francis Dearnley moderating):https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/panel-discussion-ukraine-inside-their-war-tickets-2000033706656?aff=oddtdtcreator The Kyiv Independent Live in London on 2 October:https://tickets.kyivindependent.com/events/thekyivindependentlive/2281999/r/frontline If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Fleeing Russians using Ukrainian civilians as 'human shields' in KharkivHuge blaze after Russian bomber crashes in Far East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Hill is the leading authority on Russia and has been in the room with Putin and Trump. She joins Anita Anand and William Dalrymple to discuss how Stalin's violent legacies have impacted Putin's approach to authority, and why he is reappropriating Stalin's memory in Russia today. What are the links between Stalin's purges and the poisonings of Putin's enemies in recent decades? How has Putin charmed Trump? And how does the memory of World War II affect both sides of the war in Ukraine today? Brought to you by Plaud. Empire listeners can use code 'EMPIRE' to get a 10% discount on their first order at this link: https://uk.plaud.ai/empire Try Attio for free at attio.com/empire  Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Oli Ortega Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Sherr OBE is an Associate Fellow of Chatham House's Russia and Eurasia Programme, which he headed from 2008–11. He currently is a Honorary Fellow at the International Centre for Defence & Security in Tallinn, Estonia, and he was previously Senior Fellow of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute there. His background stretches across the UK Defence Academy, Oxford, RUSI, extensive advisory work in Ukraine and decades of research into Soviet/Russian military and security policy.----------LINKS:https://icds.ee/en/author/james-sherr-5/https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/james-sherrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Sherrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sherr-obe-9593885/----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------DESCRIPTION:James Sherr: Russia Chose War in 2021—And the West Still Thinks in Peacetime TermsIn this interview, James Sherr argues that Russia's core security culture and institutions—its siloviki and General Staff—were never reformed after the USSR, and that a key change in late 2020–2021 was Moscow's conclusion that it could not achieve its objectives in Europe without war, testing the Biden administration and seeking recognition of a Russian sphere of influence. Since 2022, he says Russia has intensified a holistic, undeclared war against the West alongside the brutal war in Ukraine, with “hybrid” operations becoming increasingly kinetic, while Western responses remain constrained by peacetime legal standards, escalation fears, and lost institutional memory. Sherr stresses that Putin seeks to crush Ukraine, that Russia will not stop voluntarily, and that only tangible, risk-accepting Western actions can make Russia's aims infeasible; he also notes Russia's effective allies and warns Western analysis often misreads Russian belief systems, endurance, and concepts of power.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Russia Militarized State01:11 Why War Became Inevitable04:11 Undeclared War Reality06:11 Attribution And Escalation Trap10:19 Lost Deterrence Memory12:37 Siloviki Culture Unreformed14:52 Dark Empathy For Russia19:19 Authority And Prigozhin Lesson23:24 Western Weak Signals30:04 Allies And Alignment Of Interest35:03 Putin Next Levers40:44 No Magic Breaking Point47:07 War Transforms Russia58:10 Risk And Strategic Neutralization----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

On the show, Chad and John discuss the international incident between Israel and Ireland … on the football pitch. Is it hypocritical for sporting bodies to ban certain teams for international conflict, but not others? Also, should Alex Ovechkin get more criticism for supporting Putin? And, did someone really name their racehorse after Hitler?03:05 The NFL's Alcohol Hypocrisy10:22 Alexander Ovechkin Supports Putin21:55 Tragedy at ASU Hockey30:47 The Horse Named "Austrian Painter"38:28 Ireland vs. Israel in Global Soccer

CELÝ DÍL NAJDETE NA https://herohero.co/studion A V RÁMCI KLUBOVÉHO PŘEDPLATNÉHO DENÍKU N https://denikn.cz/podcast-studio-n/ Ukrajina už nevěří, že válka brzy skončí. Podle reportéra a analytika Vojtěcha Boháče se země připravuje na krutou zimu a dlouhý konflikt, ve kterém bude klíčová schopnost šetřit lidské životy. „Ukrajinci chtějí manažera, který bude robotizovat válku. Ztrátu každého života vnímají velmi citlivě,“ říká Boháč ve Studiu N. Když byl šéfredaktor Voxpotu před několika měsíci na Ukrajině, lidé ještě doufali, že Donald Trump dokáže válku zásadně změnit nebo ji ukončit. „To skončilo,“ říká. Ukrajinci se podle něj smířili s tím, že utrpení bude pokračovat, a připravují se na dlouhý konflikt. S tím roste tlak, aby ve válce neumírali lidé zbytečně. Ukrajinská armáda proto čím dál více sází na robotizaci, drony a boj na dálku. „Co mohou vyřešit roboti, ať vyřeší roboti. Co mohou vyřešit drony z větší dálky, ať vyřeší drony,“ popisuje Boháč. Rusko přitom podle něj stále spoléhá na početní převahu a ochotu obětovat vojáky. „Doktrína ‚nás mnogo‘ se z ruské strany moc rychle nemění,“ říká Boháč. Putin navíc podle něj stále může přistoupit k další mobilizaci. „Lidskou sílu vnímají jako levnější. Když může umřít voják, je to pro ně lepší, než když si zničí drahý stroj. Z odposlechnutých komunikací jde slyšet, že si na to stěžují i samotní vojáci.“ Rusko podle Vojtěcha Boháče těží z toho, že Západ nedokáže postupovat jednotně. Putin si podle něj umí jednotlivé země „tahat po jednom“ a Ukrajina je v tomto konfliktu první, kterou se pokusil izolovat. „Každého jednotlivě zmákne, ale všechny dohromady ne,“ říká reportér. Schyluje se k setkání Putina se Zelenským? Co teď plánuje udělat Donald Trump? Jak Ukrajina zvládne nadcházející zimu? A jak efektivní jsou ukrajinské útoky na ruské rafinerie? Podívejte se na celou epizodu. Celé díly Studia N najdete na platformě Herohero, na webu Deníku N jsou přístupné předplatitelům a předplatitelkám Klubu N. Bezplatné části zveřejňujeme v podcastových aplikacích Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean či na YouTube. Sledovat nás můžete také na Instagramu.

En La Clavada Telefónica llamamos a Rosa Melo con una propuesta de hospedaje muy especial: ¡ofrecerle su casa a Vladimir Putin! Con los rumores de una posible visita a Miami para el G20 en diciembre, queremos saber si Rosa estaría dispuesta a recibirlo como huésped. ¿Cómo reaccionará cuando le hagamos la inesperada propuesta? ¡Prepárate para una clavada internacional!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De tyske vælgere sparkede CDU ud af landdagen i Mecklenburg-Vorpommern! Die Linke, fortidens kommunister, erobrede magten i Berlin. I Sachsen-Anhalt blev AfD statens største parti. I Sverige har socialdemokraterne opgivet at danne regering! Resultater, der alle demonstrerer udviklingen i europæisk politik - væk fra centrum og ud mod fløjene. På bare ti år er magten rykket fra de store centrums-blokke i Europa-Parlamentet mod højre, og flere ryk kan undergrave EU's politiske centrum! Konsekvensen: Ustabile og svagere flerparti-regeringer! Specielt i 2027, hvor rykket til højre ser ud til at fortsætte ved valgene i Frankrig, Italien, Spanien og Polen. Kan det svække EU's sammenhold og handlekraft - når det handler om klima, miljø, støtten til Ukraine - og modstanden mod Putin? Eller kan magtens virkelighed ende med at moderere de yderste fløj-partier? Medvirkende: Lykke Friis, direktør for tænketanken Europa. Alberte Bové Rud, postdoc ved Accademia di Danimarca. Ole Ryborg, DR's EU og NATO-korrespondent. Vært: Steffen Gram.

Oggi parliamo della cosiddetta guerra ibrida che la Russia sta portando avanti contro l'Europa: di quali sono gli obiettivi di Vladimir Putin, e di come l'Europa sta – o non sta – rispondendo. Con Antonio Talia, giornalista di Radio 24. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Il link per abbonarti al Post e ascoltare la puntata per intero⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Leggi La guerra segreta. Putin e Trump contro l'Europa di Antonio Talia Sul Post – Che cos'è la flotta fantasma russa – La storia dell'incontro che ha agitato i partiti francesi sulla Russia – L'Unione Europea cerca nuovi modi per rispondere agli attacchi ibridi russi I consigli di Antonio Talia – Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks di Sean Michael Wiswesser – I taccuini della rivista francese Le Grand Continent – Fare un viaggio ai confini della Russia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/fN9zQYSSFWA +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ VIVALDI llega a su tercera estación. La operación ucraniana al norte de Lyman continúa mostrando resultados que durante semanas permanecieron ocultos por la OPSEC. Tras la eliminación de buena parte del saliente ruso, la batalla se desplaza ahora hacia el río Zherebets. El último análisis de ISW señala que las fuerzas rusas intentan realizar una retirada combatiendo hacia y a través del río, mientras mantienen algunas posiciones aisladas en su margen occidental y las fuerzas ucranianas continúan contraatacando. Pero en este programa no vamos a limitarnos a mirar el mapa. ¿Cómo consiguió Ucrania recuperar la iniciativa en este sector? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIBRO “UN MUNDO CONVULSO. CLAVES GEOPOLÍTICAS”, de Francisco García Campa. Disponible en Amazon https://link.amazon/B0ekPGNfO y firmado y dedicado en https://franciscogarciacampa.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analizaremos la Operación Vivaldi desde su preparación: aislamiento de las infiltraciones rusas, ataques contra rutas logísticas y operadores de drones, empleo de guerra electrónica, pequeños grupos de asalto, vehículos terrestres no tripulados y la recuperación de elementos de maniobra táctica en un campo de batalla dominado por drones, minas y vigilancia permanente. También veremos qué sabemos realmente sobre Shandryholove, Derylove, Ivanivka y Zarichne, qué partes del mapa están apareciendo ahora debido al levantamiento progresivo de la OPSEC y dónde se encuentra actualmente la línea de contacto. La pregunta ya no es solamente cuánto territorio ha recuperado Ucrania: ¿Es el Zherebets el final de Vivaldi... o simplemente su próxima estación? ¿Hablamos? SUSCRÍBETE y apoya a @BELLUMARTISACTUALIDADMILITAR y @BELLUMARTISHISTORIAMILITAR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis_historia_militar X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bellumartis ⏱️ MARCAS DE TIEMPO / CAPÍTULOS: 00:00 - Introducción: Claves del frente y situación estratégica 03:15 - Operación Vivaldi: Contexto del avance y repliegue 09:40 - Frente del río Zherebets: Análisis táctico y líneas defensivas 18:25 - Repliegue ruso: Logística, fortificaciones y desgaste 27:10 - Escalada de bombardeos masivos de Putin: Objetivos e infraestructura 36:50 - Impacto en la defensa aérea y respuesta sobre el terreno 45:15 - Consecuencias geopolíticas y balance de la fase actual 53:30 - Conclusiones, preguntas de la comunidad y cierre

Abra sua conta na COINBASE e ao comprar R$1000 ganhe $10 USDC:https://coinbase-consumer.sjv.io/c/7081608/3861328/9251A guerra na Ucrânia pode se expandir para outros países da Europa? Neste vídeo, o Professor HOC analisa as operações de guerra híbrida atribuídas à Rússia, os preparativos dos governos europeus e os fatores que podem levar a um confronto entre Moscou e a NATO. Sabotagens, ataques cibernéticos e incursões de drones fazem parte da discussão sobre como Vladimir Putin busca pressionar os países que apoiam a Ucrânia.A análise aborda o acordo sobre a Groenlândia, o anúncio de uma base americana na Polônia e o papel dos Estados Unidos sob Donald Trump na segurança europeia. Também examina a importância do corredor de Suwałki e os possíveis objetivos de uma operação russa contra os países bálticos, incluindo a tentativa de testar a disposição dos integrantes da NATO de defender uns aos outros.Como França e Alemanha responderiam a um ataque contra um aliado? De que forma as divisões políticas europeias influenciam essa resposta? O vídeo discute esses cenários e a relação entre o apoio à Ucrânia, a capacidade militar da Europa e os cálculos do Kremlin.Você já conhece o meu aplicativo? No HOC ACADEMY você tem acesso a cursos e aulas exclusivas, além do BUNKER DO HOC, um feed de notícias e análises em tempo real sobre as coisas mais importantes que acontecem no mundo. Clica no link e não fique de fora dessa!LINK HOC ACADEMY:https://lp.hocacademy.com.br/home-nova/#putin #otan #europa

Jorge Rodrigues explica que a Rússia intensificou ataques na Ucrânia para desgastar a economia e a moral da população. Defende ainda que saída americana do Iraque fortalece posição do Irão no diálogo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that in the midst of elevated threats from Iran and its allies, Kash Patel demoted two top counterterrorism officials for not being adequately attentive to Stephen Miller's wife after she got harassing phone calls, even though the calls were not terrorism-related. And in the wake of Kash Patel's personal e-mail being hacked, the FBI suffered a massive hack of the personal information of employees, raising even more questions about Patel's ability to keep American safe in an increasingly threatening environment. Rachel Maddow shares new reporting from the Washington Post that the U.S. and Russia have agreed to remove some of the safety measures that placed human oversight between artificial intelligence and military weapons systems. The deal comes in the context of other examples of Trump eschewing American values and interests in order to ingratiate himself with the world's dictators.Ted Boutrous, a First Amendment lawyer who represents Rachel Maddow but is also representing MS NOW, CNN and Politico, talks with Rachel about progress in the lawsuit against Donald Trump's ban of some members of the news media from the White House.David Corn, investigative reporter for Mother Jones talks with Rachel Maddow about being targeted by Russia with weird, false, deepfake propaganda videos after the publication of his book on Russian interference in politics in the United States. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How did Russia's mafia become its government? Jamison Firestone, a Moscow lawyer who dealt with both, explains how Putin turned the courts into a racket.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1389What We Discuss with Jamison Firestone:How Russia's justice system became a pay-to-play storefront where a rival could buy the whole package — investigation, arrest, jail, and conviction — with one respected opposition paper later pricing Sergei Magnitsky's arrest at $6 million.Why Putin's 2004 takedown of oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky was the turning point. Once investigators, prosecutors, and judges learned to railroad someone for the state, they realized they could sell the same service to anyone.What growing up around his father's crack habit, contract killers, and Manhattan's priciest brothel taught Jamison about handling mobsters, and how respect, humor, and non-yes-or-no answers helped him fire a Russian protection racket.How Magnitsky exposed a $230 million tax fraud, died in custody after being denied medical care, and was then blamed for the very crime he reported, and how the fight for accountability produced the Magnitsky Act's targeted sanctions.What Jamison learned from backing Yeltsin's 1993 assault on his own Congress — a crisis that cost him his best friend — and why guarding democratic institutions over any policy of the moment protects all of us, whichever side we're on.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Xero: Learn more: xero.comWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comBoll & Branch: 15% off first set of sheets: bollandbranch.com, code JORDANFlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vigilance is still in order, but Trump's efforts to rig the midterms have so far flopped. And that includes Trump's self-sabotaging of his own plan to blame China for hacking our voting machines. But should the Dems win back Congress, they're going to be busy tracing all the money that was stolen for the ballroom, the arch, and Pentagon contracts with Trump family members. Plus: Evan discusses his new book, which memorializes both his 16 months in Russian captivity—and the recent history of Russia at war under Putin.Amanda Carpenter and Evan Gershkovich join Tim Miller.show notes: Evan's book, “This Cursed Beautiful Land” Protect Democracy's Substack Andrew in “Morning Shots” on impeaching Trump again Sam and Will on Texas's Bo French The Bulwark's campaign to help the Haitian community of Springfield The Bulwark store

1937 KREMLIN Russian Election Control Hybrid WarfareGUEST: Ivana Stradner Ivana Stradner details how Vladimir Putin maintained absolute control over Russia's Duma elections, securing three quarters of the seats for United Russia through autocratic manipulation, barring anti war parties like Yabloko, and staging fabricated electoral unity. Stradner explains that these domestic maneuvers serve Putin's broader ambition of restoring imperial dominance and testing NATO resolve. Through hybrid warfare, encompassing political pressure, sabotage, cyber operations, and psychological tactics, Russia aims to exploit western disunity and risk aversion. Stradner warns that Putin seeks to expose NATO Article Five as ineffective, emphasizing that western allies must show unity and escalate deterrence to counter threats. File 7

Michael Cohen sits down with journalist and author and Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Mother Jones, David Corn for a wide-ranging and heated discussion about Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Russia, Ukraine and alleged Russian interference in U.S. elections.Corn discusses his book How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America, arguing that Russia has waged years of influence and disinformation operations against the United States. Cohen challenges Corn on the evidence involving Trump, the Russia investigation, Rudy Giuliani, the 2016 election and Trump's relationship with Putin.The conversation also tackles the war in Ukraine, Trump's efforts to negotiate with Putin, U.S. foreign policy, Russian disinformation, election security, intelligence agencies and the question of whether maintaining dialogue with Putin represents pragmatic diplomacy or goes too far.It's a candid debate with two very different perspectives—and plenty of points where Michael Cohen and David Corn agree, disagree and challenge each other's arguments.Listen to When You Know You Know... Unleashed with Michael Cohen for the full conversation.

Their opposition to Putin led to two of the group being sent to brutal prison camps. Then another was found to be spying for the Kremlin. Shaun Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Serbia president Aleksandar Vučić is resigning: is he following Vladimir Putin’s playbook? Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, World Skills wraps in Shanghai and new London Tube trains with Kirsty Dias of Priestman Goode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Yuriy describes how air raid alerts now last 20–22 hours in many Ukrainian cities, numbing people into living with constant danger and daily missile casualties. Ukraine jams GPS to slightly reduce drone and missile accuracy, making phones think they're in places like Peru, while missing road signs and smoke-filled skies from Russian strikes on civilian buildings mark life on the road. He notes the bitter irony that anti-ship missiles designed for aircraft carriers are being used to burn homes and hospitals in a frightening, strange world.   Send Yuriy your letter of support fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy   Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat  Subscribe to his substack: https://yuriymatsarsky.substack.com/  ----more---- TRANSCRIPT   It is September 29. Air raid alerts in many Ukrainian cities now last for something like 20 to 22 hours. People have stopped paying attention to them. Even for every day, dozens of people are killed or wounded by missiles. But if you reacted to every single alert, your life would simply come to a standstill. It reminds me a little of life on the African savanna. The zebras understand perfectly well the danger posed by lions. They may even understand that some of them will be killed by lion claws in the near future, and yet they carry on living their ordinary lives. To reduce the accuracy of drones and missiles even slightly, GPS signals are being jammed in Ukraine. Some of the weapons flying toward us rely on GPS guidance. Jammers do not shut the signal down completely. Instead, they make GPS devices believe they are somewhere on the other side of the world. My phone, for example, most often tells me that we are in Peru. My first association with that country is Paddington Bear, whose cartoons my daughter loved when she was little. By the way, do you know who voiced Paddington in the Ukrainian dub? Volodymyr Zelensky. Check it if you don't believe me. I travel between cities a lot these days, and without GPS, it's quite difficult, especially since there are almost no road signs either. They were taken down in the first days of a full-scale invasion so that the occupiers would not know how best to get to different cities. And they still haven't been put back, just in case. But I always know when I'm approaching a city. Above almost any Ukrainian city from Kharkiv to Kyiv, there are now enormous clouds of smoke hanging in the sky, the aftermath of fires caused by Russian strikes on supermarkets, office buildings, food warehouses, and residential buildings. There is a particular bitter irony in the fact that a huge number of these fires are caused by anti-ship missiles that Moscow originally designed to sink American aircraft carriers. And now, while the American administration is desperately trying to convince itself that it can see a desire for peace in Putin's bloodshot eyes, the Russians understand that TACO will always be TACO, that no aircraft carrier is ever going to try to stop them from committing genocide, and that these missiles can therefore be used to destroy homes and hospitals instead. We live in a strange world, Paddington Bear, and I'm not talking about your Peru. I'm talking about everything else. A strange world and a very frightening one.  

Zum ersten Mal seit Beginn des russischen Angriffskrieges gegen die Ukraine haben sich die Außenminister Deutschlands und Russlands getroffen. Auch wenn Argumente dagegen sprächen, sei das Treffen des deutschen Außenministers Wadephul mit seinem russischen Amtskollegen Lawrow in New York richtig gewesen, findet Sarah Pagung. Im Interview mit Host Kai Küstner erklärt die Leiterin des Berliner Büros der Körber Stiftung, warum. Die Häme, die Lawrow hinterher über Wadephul ausgeschüttet hat, war aus ihrer Sicht zu erwarten. Das Treffen habe nochmals bewiesen, dass Russland nicht verhandeln wolle. Pagung analysiert im Interview die russische Strategie im Krieg gegen die Ukraine, erklärt, wie Machthaber Putin versucht, innenpolitische Zweifel an einem russischen Sieg in der Ukraine zu zerstreuen, und sie schätzt ein, unter welchen Umständen Putin eines Tages doch zu Verhandlungen bereit sein könnte. Außerdem geht es um die Frage, wie die europäischen Länder mit Russland und dessen hybriden Angriffen umgehen sollten.Peter Hornung berichtet darüber, dass Russland das Militär-Budget deutlich erhöhen will und mehr Soldaten rekrutiert. Zumindest hat Ukraines Präsident Selenskyj erklärt, die Russen hätten mit einer weiteren Mobilmachung begonnen. Die Lage in der Ukraine selbst bleibt schwierig. Russland greift u.a. weiterhin die Hauptstadt Kiew und zivile Ziele an – wie etwa die Akademie der Wissenschaften nahe der deutschen Botschaft. Dabei setzt die russische Armee jetgetriebene Drohnen, vor allem Geran 5-Drohnen, ein, die die ukrainische Flugabwehr – bislang - kaum abfangen kann. An der Front bewegt sich wenig – bis auf Geländegewinne der ukrainischen Armee im Zuge der “Operation Vivaldi”. Peter erklärt, was dahintersteckt.Lob und Kritik, alles bitte per Mail an streitkraefte@ndr.deInterview mit Sarah Pagung:https://www.ndr.de/audio-3506100.htmlWadephul rechtfertigt in der ARD sein Treffen mit Lawrow:https://www.tagesschau.de/video/video-1656186.htmlAlle Folgen von “Streitkräfte und Strategien”:https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast2998.html

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:- President Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the fighting, as U.S. officials say renewed American strikes could follow after the November midterms.- British counterterrorism police investigate a major incident near RAF Fairford after five men are arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses outside the air base used by U.S. bombers in operations against Iran.- President Trump presses Zelenskyy and Putin to make a deal as Russia and Ukraine intensify their long-range strikes, hitting cities, infrastructure and oil facilities far from the front.- In today's Back of the Brief, thousands remain missing one month after catastrophic flooding in Nepal as survivors face a difficult recovery.To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybriefTax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515QUO: Make this the season where no opportunity slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/PDBCardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB

Day 1,674.Today, as Russia's manufactured humanitarian catastrophe in the occupied town of Oleshky attracts global attention, amid reports civilians are now resorting to eating grass and weeds, the Council of Europe shows the United Nations how to respond. Victor Orban's year gets even worse, and look who's back! Mykhailo Fedorov launches his Army of Robots. Later, we have an exclusive interview with the head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and pioneer of modern warfare: Robert Brovdi, callsign ‘Magyar', during which he says he's supremely relaxed about the prospect of another possible Russian mobilisation, saying, "we are ready to welcome these limitless portions of stewed meat”.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on X.Producer: Rachel PorterSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesFor the Brovdi interview:Additional reporting: Kateryna Hatsenko and Oleksiy MuzchynaVideographer: Edward MatthewsEditor: Josh BourneTranslation: Natalia MakohonProducer: Jack LeatherNOW 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/@UkraineTheLatestCONTENT REFERENCED:‘We will turn Putin's new foot soldiers into stewed meat' (full written interview with Robert Brovdi, by Antonia Langford for The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/28/we-will-turn-putins-new-foot-soldiers-into-stewed-meat/If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive interview with Ukraine's drone chief Robert ‘Magyar' BrovdiRussia's manufactured humanitarian catastrophe in the occupied town of Oleshky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Malloy was a baby when her mother, Lori, was murdered in East Providence, Rhode Island. For thirty years, no one told her. Everyone said Lori died of natural causes. Then a stranger sent Lauren a message — and the lie collapsed. Now Lauren is investigating her own mother's murder. She's recorded hundreds of hours of interviews with law enforcement, family, childhood friends, and people who won't stop contradicting each other. Every answer opens a darker question. Every person she trusts seems to be hiding something. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes the people she trusts may be the ones with the most to hide. A 10-part true crime investigation hosted by the victim's daughter. Lauren's mission: to finally uncover the identity of Lori's killer. Audible subscribers can binge all 10 episodes early and ad-free right now. Join Audible in the Audible App or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts. Listen now: HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode: • Trump offers to sell weapons to China while China helps Iran kill our troops • GOP Senators beg Trump to pull back Putin invite to G-20 meeting • White voter support falls fast in Texas, Ohio, Alaska, and Kentucky • Cook Report moves 15 House races away from Republicans • Cuba invasion prep Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Ken Paxton, Jon Ossoff, Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan Please subscribe and turn on alerts so you do not miss the next live show. Recorded live on September 28, 2026.

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Another week that had observers scratching their heads over Donald Trump. The US President gives the Chinese President a red-carpet welcome, then offers Vladimir Putin a seat at an upcoming G20 meeting. Dr. Janice Stein tries to make sense of those moves, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deep in Russia's Ural Mountains lies a secret nuclear bunker, guarded by a gate that has never been seen before. Until now.A Sunday Times joint investigation has revealed that the Cold War-era bunker, long thought to be dormant, is being revamped as President Putin seeks to arm the country against potential nuclear attack. So what does this mean for the West?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: John Mooney, investigations editor in Ireland, The Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producer: Micaela Arneson.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Revealed: Putin is preparing a base for doomsday nuclear strikesFurther listening: The descent into madness under PutinThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Han blev fotbollsvärldens mäktigaste person med löften om förbättring. Men tio år senare är Gianni Infantinos namn mer synonymt med storhetsvansinne. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Från en alpby i Schweiz till ”järntronen” högst upp i fotbollspyramiden – Gianni Infantinos resa genom maktens korridorer i fotbollsvärlden visar att idrottsadministration på hög internationell nivå är mer ”Game of thrones”-intrigerande än grådaskig kansliverksamhet.När schweiz-italienaren Infantino väljs till internationella fotbollsförbundet Fifas ordförande 2016 dras organisationen med ett skamfilat rykte, efter en korruptionsskandal som har skakat om hela fotbollsvärlden.Budskapet från Gianni Infantino är att de som styr måste bete sig mindre som politiker och mer som fans, för fotbollen tillhör fansen. Men det dröjer inte länge innan det börjar viskas om mutor och korruption i samband med den nye ordföranden också.Han solar sig i glansen med Rysslands president Vladimir Putin, och skrattar ikapp med Saudiarabiens kronprins Mohammed bin Salman. Han blir omedelbart ett internetmeme efter en historisk presskonferens i Qatar, och han delar ut ett alternativt fredspris till sin gode vän Donald Trump. Budskapet från hela fotbollsvärldens pappa är att ”fotboll förenar”. Med löften om pengar har han länge lyckats mobilisera stöd bakom sig. Men under några heta veckor sommaren 2026 händer saker som får bägaren att rinna över för Infantinos kritiker.Nu kämpar han för sin överlevnad på tronen.I avsnittet medverkar Olof Lundh, krönikör på TV4 och Fotbollskanalen, Lars-Christer Olsson, tidigare verkställande direktör på den europeiska fotbollskonfederationen Uefa, och Samir Yosufi, sportreporter på P3.Ljuden i avsnittet kommer från Fifas officiella Youtubekanal, Uefas officiella Youtubekanal, Sky Sports, CBS News, BBC.Avsnittet gjordes hösten 2026 av produktionsbolaget Dist.Programledare och producent: Vendela LundbergAvsnittsmakare och reporter: Patrick StaneliusMixtekniker: Fredrik Nilsson

From April 23, 2025: On today's episode, Mikhail Zygar, a renowned Russian journalist living in exile in the U.S. and the author of multiple books on Vladimir Putin, joined Lawfare Associate Editor Olivia Manes to discuss his experience as the founder of one of the last independent Russian media channels, TV Rain. They talked about the incentives underlying Putin's actions in Ukraine, how the Russian president has clamped down on independent journalism, global disillusionment with liberal democracy, and more.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:Want my help starting a business? Join me here inside Zero To FounderSign up for my AI Masterclass: AI MasterclassFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuTailor Brands: Check out Tailor Brands to get started with your business today: https://bit.ly/TailorBrandsSeptQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodElevenLabs: Book your demo at https://elevenlabs.io/impactpodCash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod*Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. 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If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, go to https://NetSuite.ai/Theory.Butcherbox: Go to https://ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping alwaysThe team breaks down a real and fast-moving shift in the AI industry: open-weight models, which were a rounding error (~7% of traffic) back in December, have exploded—accounting for 56% of tokens generated by August, with Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch reporting a single-day record of 78.4% on September 19th, and spending on three Chinese labs (Moonshot, DeepSeek, z.ai) on that day topping spend on OpenAI. The host walks the money: open-weight share of dollars on the Vercel gateway went from under 4% in June to 8.6% in July to 14% in August, average price per token fell 23% in August alone, and developers are splitting the workload—hard, high-stakes work still goes to Anthropic (which has held 61%+ of gateway spend every month since December), everything else goes to whatever's cheapest. His read on what's breaking: not the frontier, but the low end of the big players—OpenAI's and Google's cheap "gateway" models are getting obliterated as people conclude "you're not as good as Anthropic, so I'll either pay for the best or use the cheap stuff." The real winners, he argues, are the chipmakers and cloud/inference providers (like Vercel), because value is shifting from owning the model to just providing access to the compute—the commoditization of intelligence. He frames the optimistic upside: companies will increasingly host their own open-weight models to keep their work proprietary and build a real edge, rather than everyone using the identical public tool. Ryan pushes the counter-thesis—that if OpenAI had stayed the 2015 nonprofit and gone all-in on open source (his analogy: how OBS open-sourced screen recording and dominated), the US might be further ahead of China. Tom steelmans it but argues the fatal flaw: someone has to build the "brains," the data centers are staggeringly expensive, and there's still no observed ceiling to how much smarter models get with more compute—so without the profit incentive to aggregate that capital, AI would have stalled out entirely. His synthesis lands close to the Musk-era idea: keep the frontier model paid to fund the enormous buildout, let older generations go open source to drive sub-frontier innovation, and don't let the government kill open weights. They also dig into China's logic—giving models away free as an authoritarian-enabled disruption play they can clamp down on later once they're manufacturing their own chips—and the cynical data angle that free Chinese models feed usage data straight back to labs that can close them off anytime. A sharp, first-principles look at where the AI value—and the risk—is actually moving.The team steps back from any single flashpoint to map how the world's conflicts are increasingly linking into one interconnected crisis. The weekend's near-escalation—a Houthi missile barrage on Riyadh, an Aramco depot fire, a State Department warning to reconsider travel to the entire region, and Trump briefly in "deciding mode" before reportedly backing off—is treated as just one node in a much larger web. The host lays out the loosely-sourced but growing hypothesis tying it all together: a China-Russia-Iran-North Korea alignment whose logic is to keep the US bogged down in as many places as possible—so China can move on Taiwan (possibly accelerating a 2027 timeline if it feels cornered on AI and chips), Russia can test whether NATO's guarantees mean anything while a wartime economy gives Putin every incentive to keep the Ukraine stalemate going, and Europe openly tells its citizens to prepare for war, with Germany talking about the biggest military on the continent. Threaded through every conflict is the same economic engine: the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb has pushed shipping costs from roughly $6–7 to $23+ per barrel, and that slow-building penalty cascades into fuel, food, and fertilizer crises—potentially a hard-winter scenario that pushes Europe to "escalate to de-escalate." The host's synthesis: calling it World War III is overstated, but these conflicts are genuinely connected and waiting on a spark. He traces the root cause to the erosion of the US as the "monolithic keeper of global peace"—a decline he pins on internal division and a watershed in Russia's Ukraine invasion—and argues America is now in a "Suez Canal moment": if it can't reopen Hormuz by force, the world's near-universal "back down when America says so" reflex collapses, and the US has to actually fight every skirmish at an unaffordable cost, on top of staggering debt. He frames it as a once-in-a-century shift in great-power politics unfolding at the exact moment AI emerges as the defining strategic technology, and closes on his recurring warning: regulating AI to death would hand China the opening to corner "intelligence itself." (A chat-prompted aside, which the host flags as a troubling hypothetical, entertains whether a large-enough war could be used to justify postponing an election—landing on Congress as the necessary check.)The team breaks down Trump's declaration of an "ultimate deal" with Denmark over Greenland—and separates the victory lap from the substance. The host's read: much of what Trump is trumpeting was already in place under the 1951 US-Denmark agreement (which lets the US operate military bases there), and he's taking a modest update and blowing it up for low-information voters who only hear the headline. But there is a genuinely new and strategically significant element—Greenland can no longer allow foreign-adversary infrastructure, specifically shutting China out. He explains why that matters: China has been insinuating itself into the Arctic (icebreakers, a new shipping route, calling itself "Arctic-adjacent"), and Chinese-built infrastructure/tech has a documented pattern of quietly sending data home (he cites a Nordic test where an isolated Chinese car kept pinging China), so keeping Chinese equipment out of a territory that sits on the direct line of any Russian attack on the US—and any future "golden dome" early-warning/defense system—is a real national-security win, one he says Denmark, Greenland, the UK, and the US all seem to accept. His broader points: this is smart strategy people miss because they hate Trump, and he argues there's a real shift toward Americans who no longer believe the US has moral standing to be the strongest power—a view he rejects, favoring a US that reestablishes its moral core but refocuses on hemispheric defense rather than policing the world. His sharpest criticism is Trump's method: publicly humiliating counterparts ("be the little bro, pat them on the head") breeds the exact resentment now visible with Canada and Europe, when the same wins could be gotten privately while letting the other side save face. On the forward look, he frames Greenland's real friction as a potential US-Europe proxy fight, notes that Europe won't fully hitch itself to China because China is aligned with Russia (a "suicide mission" militarily), and addresses a viewer point that America is rapidly losing soft power—arguing the only durable way to bring allies back is genuine economic and military strength (people getting richer by aligning with America), not threats, which produce brief compliance and permanent option-seeking. His path: stabilize Iran, lean into the Abraham Accords and hemispheric energy (Venezuela + US), stop policing the world, calm the violent left-right whipsaw, and grow the economy through AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 26, 2026Last night, the White House would not allow reporters from CNN on Air Force One as part of the press pool, With bad news plaguing the administration, Trump has reasons for wanting to control the press, A key prosecutor in the case of the Broadview Six resigned, in a scathing letter, The cases against the Broadview Six fell apart because of prosecutorial misconduct, The term of Andrew Boutros, the US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been problematic, Whistleblowers who worked at the Kennedy Center claim that $1.4 million that had been allocated to make repairs to the building's roof was redirected to painting the building's columns, While 69% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the war in Iran, Trump has told aides that he is planning to resume bombing Iran after the midterms, Trump told heads of state at the UN that his administration is seeking a “fundamental change” in the government of Cuba, Marco Rubio told reporters that Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to the meeting of the G20 in December, but 14 senators have urged Trump to rescind the invitation, The US and Russia worked together to weaken a UN plan to regulate AI weapons, The administration is refusing to spend $810 million approved by Congress for research, but the Constitution places the power of the purse in Congress and such “pocket rescissions” are illegal, Director of OMB, Russell Vought, claims otherwise, And while opposition to his moves continues to grow, Trump is considering hosting a Major League Baseball game at a national park.To read this letter, click here:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTo read this letter, click here:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyYou can also find Heather:YouTubeBlueskyInstagramFacebookThreadsTikTok Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

How one independent could  change everything in the senate. And the 45% of Americans nobody's talking about.  Media Blitz Pod Iran's president is on U.S. soil, giving a UN speech and taking shots at America — while Iran is actively trying to kill Americans in the region. Xi Jinping is inbound to Washington for meetings with President Trump. And at the same UN, the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic are warning the world that AI is racing ahead without guardrails. Paul Rieckhoff joins the show for his weekly hit and refuses to let any of it slide past as normal. Is there any precedent for allowing the leader of a country at war with us to hotel up in Midtown? What actually comes out of a Trump–Xi sit-down when the last three years of "deals" with Putin produced nothing? And why is the industry itself begging Washington for regulation the White House won't give? From there, Paul pivots to the underreported 2026 story: independent veterans running real Senate campaigns in Colorado, Nebraska, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota. Angus King is the only true independent in the Senate today, and he still caucuses with Democrats. If even one of these new veteran independents wins — refusing to caucus with either party — they instantly become the most powerful member of the chamber. This is the rigged two-party system's worst nightmare, and it's coming into view faster than the pundits admit. Rigorous, urgent, and grounded in the ground-truth perspective this show is built on. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code INDEPENDENT to get $25 when you trade $25. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Something has changed in America, and I do not mean the climate. Although somewhere at CNN, a panel of twelve people is blaming the weather on Donald Trump's golf swing.I mean the people who used to control the national story are losing control of the story. The media used to decide what mattered, Democrats decided what you were allowed to call it, and the permanent political class decided what would happen no matter how you voted. That was the arrangement. You could participate in democracy as long as you understood that the adults in Washington had already filled out your ballot in pencil.But now the referees are getting thrown out of the stadium. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been barred from the White House grounds. CNN says it will continue covering the administration from outside. And I love that. CNN is now reporting on the White House the way a raccoon reports on a restaurant: pressed against the back window, furious that somebody locked the dumpster.They say they will not be deterred. Deterred from what? For years, these outlets could stand twenty feet from the president and still miss the story by three time zones. Now they are outside the fence, which may actually improve their accuracy. At least from there, when they invent the news, they cannot blame the White House lighting.And this is bigger than a press-pass fight. This entire show is about a political class discovering that its credentials no longer guarantee control. The media credential. The party credential. The nonprofit credential. The prosecutor's badge. The judge's robe. The famous family name carved into a government building. Americans were told all of those symbols represented authority. Increasingly, they represent immunity—immunity from being questioned, immunity from producing results, and immunity from admitting failure.Today we are going to test all of it.We are going to Greenland, where the man the Left called Putin's puppet just helped block Russia and China from gaining a strategic foothold. We are going to New York, where a socialist congressional candidate seems eager to carry Mexico's historic fight into the United States Congress. We are going to the Kennedy Center, where an institution named for Democrat royalty is facing a very unglamorous collision with money, maintenance, and Trump.Then, in Hour Two, we get to the machinery underneath the show: elections that are barely competitive, tax-exempt organizations that may have confused charity with political warfare, prosecutors who will not prosecute, and judges who appear to believe the law is a menu—order what you like and send the rest back to the kitchen.The theme is simple: who controls the controllers? Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump's best friend, Putin is invited on American soil again, this time to Trump's Miami golf club for the G20 summit. The International Criminal Court has an arrest warrant for Putin for the war crime of trafficking children. And all this while Putin is threatening to invade NATO countries. U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba. Plus Trump Orders America to “Love Me” and Sends Us Taxpayers the Bill. Yuck!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump kicked three news organizations out of the White House, but a judge ordered them back in…for now.There are deeper issues here about freedom of the press and, however this plays out, understanding what to do when a brazen president tries to dictate the story of his presidency. President Trump's foreign policy is also in the spotlight as he speaks at the UN and hosts China's leader Xi Jinping. What is that foreign policy exactly? Trump launched a war in Iran and targeted Venezuela, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict drags on. If this is a president who promised that he could pick up the phone and influence any world leader, is it time for him to prove it with Vladimir Putin? Producer: Leo DuranHost: David Greene Guests:  Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee Will Swaim, CEO of the California Policy Center - @WillSwaim

Luke Harding, author of the new book Betrayal: Trump, Putin and The New Age of Conquest, speaks with Joanna Coles about the decades-long relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and the Russian intelligence operation that Harding argues helped cultivate Trump as a potential target for influence. Harding traces Trump's early connections to Moscow, the murky financial dealings that followed, and the compromising information that may give Putin leverage over the president, including what could have been captured during Trump's visits to Russia. He also explains why Russia viewed Trump's 2016 victory as a historic intelligence triumph, how Trump's approach to Ukraine has benefited Putin, and why Russia and China see an opportunity to reshape the global order. Harding reveals what he experienced firsthand while reporting in Moscow, including the surveillance and intimidation campaign that ultimately led to his expulsion, before turning to the startling possibility that Russian state television has used Melania Trump as a warning to her husband. #ad If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xi Jinping comes to Washington, the UN struggles for relevancy, and the Russian parliamentary elections turn out exactly as expected.Tommy and Ben break down Chinese President Xi Jinping's first state visit to Washington since 2015, including Trump's personal airport greeting, and what leverage China has on everything from AI to rare earths to Iran. Then a new list of disturbing AI headlines: a Bloomberg investigation on how AI-assisted targeting contributed to the US strike on an Iranian elementary school, a CNN report on how AI nearly triggered a war with China, and the Israeli election is being flooded with AI-generated slop. It's also UN General Assembly week in New York, where Trump met with Zohran Mamdani, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and threatened Iran. The Houthis keep expanding their military campaign in Yemen, attacking Riyadh and Saudi oil facilities, and Trump can't seem to decide whether to help the Saudis or not. Russian parliamentary elections are setting Vladimir Putin's party up for its largest majority ever. The far-right AfD wins again in two more German regional elections, and Ben and Tommy give some thoughts on Trump's arch and the Pentagon's height and weight requirements. At the end of the show Ben speaks to Maher Bitar, executive director of National Security Action, about new polling that reveals why foreign policy is on the ballot in the midterms.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.