Podcast appearances and mentions of volodymyr zelenskyy

The longest government shutdown in American history ended last week, thanks to 8 Senate Democrats giving up the fight to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. The infighting between Democrats hasn't stopped since. But what if Democrats' caving was actually a good thing? Tim Miller of the Bulwark joins the show to discuss how the Democrats may be in a prime strategic position as Republicans deal with scandals, skyrocketing costs of living and healthcare, and several MAGA faithful turning on Trump.And in headlines: President Trump sends federal agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of his ongoing immigration crackdown, Marjorie Taylor Greene continues feuding with Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a new gas deal with Greece.Show Notes:Check out The Bulwark – www.thebulwark.com/Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A Native Russian Speaker and the Evolution of Ukrainian National Identity. Professor Eugene Finkel notes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has an unusual background: Jewish, a native Russian speaker, and a successful media entrepreneur and comedian. His election symbolizes Ukraine's evolving identity, moving from an ethnic definition to a national commitment to the state, regardless of language. Zelenskyy won as an outsider, hoping his background would enable him to negotiate a peaceful resolution regarding Donbas and Crimea directly with Vladimir Putin, bringing optimism to the new generation. Guest: Professor Eugene Finkel. 1855

Ce lundi 17 novembre, les négociations sur les contrats stratégiques au vu de la rencontre entre Volodymyr Zelensky et Emmanuel Macron à Paris a été abordé par Annalisa Cappellini dans sa chronique, dans l'émission Good Morning Business, présentée par Laure Closier, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Dans cette édition :Le sommet Choose France s'ouvre aujourd'hui à Paris avec plus de 30 milliards d'euros d'investissements annoncés pour plus de 150 projets répartis dans tout le pays.Les députés reprennent l'examen du projet de loi de finances avec près de 2000 amendements à débattre, le patronat dénonçant une surenchère fiscale.Le gouvernement annonce qu'il ne prendra pas de décret si les parlementaires limitent le déficit de la sécurité sociale à moins de 20 milliards d'euros en 2026.Le plan de reprise de l'entreprise Novasco prévoit la fermeture de trois de ses quatre sites, menaçant environ 500 emplois.Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu par Emmanuel Macron à Paris, évoquant un accord majeur pour défendre le ciel ukrainien.Un adolescent de 12 ans est toujours dans le coma à Grenoble après avoir été grièvement blessé par balle, ses agresseurs étant toujours en fuite.Les recherches se poursuivent en Ardèche pour retrouver un septuagénaire emporté par une rivière en crue.L'acteur Tom Cruise recevra un Oscar d'honneur, le premier de sa carrière, fin février.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:02:14 - France Inter sur le terrain - Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu par Emmanuel Macron ce lundi, et sur le front, les forces russes continuent à lentement avancer. Dans le Donbass, la bataille pour la ville de Pokrovsk, nœud logistique cerné par Moscou, se poursuit : reportage sur une route essentielle pour la défense de la région. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Chaque matin, Vincent Hervouet nous livre son regard sur l'actualité internationale. Ce lundi, il s'intéresse à la situation en Ukraine où Volodymyr Zelensky a décidé de prendre des mesures drastiques contre la corruption massive. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Emmanuel Macron reçoit le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky ce lundi 17 novembre à Paris, pour une visite visant à « réaffirmer l'engagement de la France aux côtés de l'Ukraine ». Paris et Kiev devraient officialiser un accord visant à renforcer la défense aérienne de l'Ukraine. Pourquoi Volodymyr Zelensky évoque-t-il un « accord historique » avec la France ? On pose la question à Thierry Arnaud, éditorialiste de politique internationale à BFMTV.

Allez, on fait le point sur ce gros scandale de corruption qui secoue l'Ukraine en ce moment.Let's take stock of this major corruption scandal currently shaking Ukraine.C'est une affaire assez énorme, figurez-vous, puisqu'elle touche un proche du président Volodymyr Zelensky.It's quite a huge affair, mind you, since it affects someone close to President Volodymyr Zelensky.Il est carrément accusé d'être le cerveau d'un réseau de corruption qui pèserait 100 millions de dollars.He is outright accused of being the mastermind of a corruption network that would be worth 100 million dollars.Premièrement, qui est au centre de tout ça ?Firstly, who is at the center of all this?Et bien, le nom à avoir en tête, c'est Timur Mindich.Well, the name to keep in mind is Timur Mindich.C'est un homme d'affaires influent, très proche du président.He is an influential businessman, very close to the president.L'accusation : avoir bâti ce système pour s'enrichir illégalement, en ciblant notamment un secteur hyper stratégique, celui de l'énergie.The accusation: having built this system to enrich himself illegally, notably by targeting a hyper-strategic sector, that of energy.On parle donc d'environ 100 millions de dollars qui auraient été blanchis.So, we are talking about approximately 100 million dollars that would have been laundered.Pourquoi est-ce que cette affaire est si importante ?Why is this case so important?Et bien, c'est un véritable test pour la crédibilité de l'Ukraine.Well, it is a real test for Ukraine's credibility.Le pays a fait de la lutte contre la corruption une promesse centrale à ses partenaires occidentaux, et c'est d'eux que dépendent l'aide militaire et financière.The country has made the fight against corruption a central promise to its Western partners, and military and financial aid depend on them. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

C dans l'air du 15 novembre 2025 - Survols de drones en France : l'ombre du KremlinPokrovsk menace de tomber. La ville du sud-est, qui fait l'objet de combats depuis plus d'un an, est désormais encerclée par les Russes. Si elle tombe, ce sera la plus grosse prise du Kremlin depuis Bakhmout en 2023. Les mauvaises nouvelles s'amoncellent pour le gouvernement ukrainien, déjà secoué par un scandale de corruption. C'est dans ce contexte que Volodymyr Zelensky rencontrera lundi Emmanuel Macron à Paris. Une visite qui vise, selon l'Élysée, à "réaffirmer l'engagement de la France aux côtés de l'Ukraine". Ce sera aussi l'occasion pour Emmanuel Macron d'évoquer les tentatives d'intimidation menées par la Russie. Ces dernières semaines plusieurs sites militaires et industriels français ont été survolés par des drones. Si les commanditaires n'ont pas encore été identifiés, l'ombre de la Russie plane sur ces opérations.Sur le front ukrainien, les combats font rage et les médecins ont de plus en plus de mal à absorber le flot de blessés. Dans le Donbass, les Ukrainiens ont mis en place des hôpitaux de campagne pour soigner les victimes avant qu'elles repartent au front. Les drones kamikazes FPV, également utilisés par les Ukrainiens, vont des ravages dans les positions ukrainiennes. Une équipe de C dans l'air a pu se rendre à proximité de la zone de front.Dans l'est de l'Europe, on observe avec crainte l'évolution du conflit et l'importance prise par les drones dans les combats. En Lituanie, le ministère de la Défense forme depuis plusieurs mois des élèves au pilotage de ces engins volants. Officiellement, on parle d'usage médical ou policier, mais la menace russe est dans toutes les têtes. D'autant que la Lituanie a aussi fait l'objet de survols de drones en juillet et en octobre. Face à cette menace aérienne, le ministre de la Défense lui-même a reconnu "des lacunes et des failles à combler".À quelle vitesse les Russes progressent-ils en Ukraine ? Comment les Ukrainiens gèrent-ils l'afflux de blessés en provenance du front ? Et pourquoi les États baltes s'inquiètent des manœuvres d'intimidations de la Russie ?Nos experts : - Anthony BELLANGER - Journaliste, éditorialiste et spécialiste des questions internationales sur FranceinfoTV- Marie JÉGO - Journaliste spécialiste de la Russie et ancienne correspondante à Moscou - Le Monde- Maryse BURGOT - Grand reporter - France Télévisions- Colonel Michel GOYA - Ancien officier des troupes de marines et historien- Sylvain TRONCHET - Correspondant à Moscou - Radio-France

Korupční skandál na Ukrajině nabírá obrátky. Byli donuceni odstoupit ministři energetiky a spravedlnosti, což je věc v novodobých dějinách Ukrajiny nevídaná. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj je zatýkáním a zveřejnění odposlechů, nasbíraných za posledních patnáct měsíců, zjevně zaskočen. Slaví naopak zastánci nezávislosti protikorupční agentury NABU.

El PSOE defiende sus pagos y pide no ser expulsado de la acusación popular en la investigación de una posible financiación irregular, acusando al juez de investigar la nada absoluta. Esta investigación se suma al caso Koldo con registros en Acciona. COPE informa del fallecimiento de la cantante Encarnita Polo a los 86 años, con la policía investigando un posible homicidio. El presidente ucraniano, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visita España la próxima semana para reunirse con Pedro Sánchez y visitar el 'Guernica'. El Gobierno reitera su apoyo a Ucrania. La Selección Española de Fútbol busca la clasificación para el Mundial de 2026 contra Georgia. Carlos Alcaraz juega la semifinal de la Copa de Maestros. El programa de COPE repasa la historia de Australia, poblada hace 60.000 años y avistada por españoles en 1605, aunque los ingleses la colonizaron en 1788. El Dr. Darío Fernández explica que problemas de próstata comunes incluyen prostatitis, hipertrofia benigna y cáncer. El PSA elevado no ...

Korupční skandál na Ukrajině nabírá obrátky. Byli donuceni odstoupit ministři energetiky a spravedlnosti, což je věc v novodobých dějinách Ukrajiny nevídaná. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj je zatýkáním a zveřejnění odposlechů, nasbíraných za posledních patnáct měsíců, zjevně zaskočen. Slaví naopak zastánci nezávislosti protikorupční agentury NABU. Všechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Zelenskyy Orders PM To Involve Police In Mass Audits Of Ukrainian Companieshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/zelenskyy-orders-pm-to-involve-police-in-mass-audits-of-ukrainian-companies/#World News #Denmark #Finland #Svyrydenko #Ukraine #Zelenskyy ©November 15th, 2025 ®November 15, 2025 7:52 am President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yuliia Svyrydenko to involve law enforcement agencies including the anti-corruption police in the mass audits of Ukraine state-owned companies, Zelenskyy who gave the order this week while in one-on-one meeting with the Female Prime Minister, said, the law enforcement agencies of Ukraine must take immediate action based on the outcome or results of the audits being initiated by Yuliia Svyrydenko, the current Prime Minister of Ukraine who assumed office on July 17, 2025, after being confirmed by the Verkhovna Rada, meaning, Ukraine's parliament, following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nomination of Svyrydenko as part of a major government reshuffle, replacing the previous Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, who became the new Minister of Defense and Svyrydenko previously served as the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Trade, the new position made her the second woman in Ukraine's history to hold the position of Prime Minister, meanwhile, during the week, Zelenskyy also announced that the Nordic countries;  Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway – along with other Baltic friendly countries of Ukraine, have decided to commit an additional $500 million to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, PURL initiative, a NATO-led initiative to expedite the supply of critically needed US manufactured weapons to the country, which, Zelenskyy said will be of a substantial help. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Ukrajinou hýbe tento týden odhalení rozsáhlé korupční struktury v energetickém sektoru kolem společnosti Energoatom. Jejím hlavním organizátorem je podle vyšetřovatelů Timur Mindič, blízký spojenec ukrajinského prezidenta. Do jaké míry Volodymyr Zelenskyj o těchto praktikách věděl? Nejen to probírají Josef Pazderka a Ondřej Soukup v bonusovém materiálu k podcastu Na Východ! a jako vždy přidávají tipy na čtení a poslech doplňujících informací o současné situaci na frontě.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A major corruption scandal has erupted in Ukraine as Timur Mendech, a close associate of President Zelensky, reportedly flees the country ahead of a security raid. The $100 million case highlights a deeper problem: the enormous financial grifts that often accompany war, from contract fraud to embezzlement, with little oversight. Drawing parallels to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam, this segment exposes how the “military grift complex” thrives, while the public looks the other way. A hard-hitting look at money, power, and corruption behind global conflicts.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confronting his most serious political test since Russia’s invasion. Elected in 2019 on a promise to root out corruption, he now finds himself entangled in a $100 million scandal involving government officials, ministers and businessmen accused of arranging kickbacks through the state nuclear energy company. In a country at war, what does this mean for public morale — and how are Ukraine’s donors in the EU and beyond reacting? In this episode: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative Olena Tregub, Secretary General of Ukraine’s Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Commission Ben Aris, Political & Security Analyst for eastern Europe Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Ukraine has been rocked by a major corruption scandal surrounding the country's energy sector, amidst ongoing Russian attacks on electricity infrastructure. An alleged $100m scheme, involving money laundering and kick backs, has led to the resignation of senior ministers and engulfed prominent allies of Volodymyr Zelensky. But despite the president's public backing of the probe, questions are being asked about what government officials knew, just months after mass protests against controversial attempts to curb the independence of state anti-corruption bodies.This week, Lucy and Vitaly are joined by Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse, and BBC Verify's Olga Robinson. They discuss the fallout from the fifteen-month investigation, and answer all of your questions. Could we see a western-backed referendum in the occupied territories? Will Ukraine reduce the age of conscription? And how much do Russia and the US cooperate beyond headline diplomacy?Today's episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Laurie Kalus and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The executive producer was Lewis Vickers. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

This week, a former Ukrainian lawmaker and a Ukrainian military official join the podcast to discuss North Korea's support of Russian forces, and why this poses a threat to South Korea's security. Dr. Hanna Hopko, co-founder of the International Center of Ukrainian Victory, and Ukrainian National Guard Lt. Volodymyr Vernygora examine the evolving DPRK-Russia military partnership, which they say should be raising alarms throughout the international community, as well as Seoul's response. The two experts also stress that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should boost bilateral engagements to counter these developments, while warning that North Korea's troops are obtaining something money can't always buy: battlefield experience. Hopko is a former member of Ukraine's parliament and the co-founder of the International Center of Ukrainian Victory, a nongovernmental organization seeking to mobilize international support for Kyiv's fight against Ukraine. Vernygora is a lieutenant and international cooperation officer in the 1st Corps Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine, with two decades of experience in international relations, academia, and strategic communications.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur la libération de Boualem Sansal grâce à la médiation allemande, la remise en liberté de Nicolas Sarkozy et la signature d'une coopération économique entre Kinshasa et Kigali. Ukraine : un proche de Zelensky au cœur d'un réseau de corruption   Timour Minditch, un proche du président Volodymyr Zelensky, est accusé d'avoir organisé un vaste système de corruption portant sur plus de 100 millions de dollars. Que sait-on de cette affaire ? Ce scandale peut-il remettre en cause l'intégrité du président ukrainien ? Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.   Libération de Boualem Sansal : quel rôle a joué l'Allemagne ?  Libéré ce mercredi 12 novembre 2025 après un an de détention, l'écrivain franco-algérien Boualem Sansal a bénéficié d'une grâce. Le président Tebboune a accepté ainsi la demande de son homologue allemand Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Pourquoi l'Allemagne a-t-elle joué un rôle dans la libération de l'écrivain ?   Avec Pascal Thibaut, correspondant de RFI à Berlin.    France : pourquoi Nicolas Sarkozy a-t-il été libéré ?   Incarcéré depuis le 21 octobre 2025 après sa condamnation dans l'affaire du financement libyen de sa campagne électorale de 2007, l'ancien président a pu quitter la prison de Santé, à Paris, ce lundi 10 novembre 2025. Pourquoi la Cour d'appel a-t-elle autorisé sa libération ? Nicolas Sarkozy retournera-t-il en prison à l'issue de son procès en appel prévu en mars 2026? Avec Amélie Beaucour, journaliste au service France de RFI.     RDC-Rwanda : que contient l'accord économique ?   Les délégations de la République démocratique du Congo et du Rwanda ont signé à Washington le volet économique de l'accord de paix conclu le 27 juin 2025. En quoi consiste la coopération économique entre Kinshasa et Kigali ? Avec Patient Ligodi, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.

National security expert Steven A. Cash joins journalist Larry Mantle for a critical conversation about the growing threat of authoritarianism in the United States. Drawing on decades of experience across intelligence, homeland security, diplomacy, and defense, Cash offers a rare insider's view of how democratic institutions are being tested—and what former national security professionals believe must be done to safeguard them.Steven A. Cash is the Executive Director of The Steady State, an advocacy organization composed of former senior national security officials. He most recently served in the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence & Analysis as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary. Cash previously served as Deputy Chief Intelligence Officer and Acting Executive Director of the Intelligence Enterprise Program Office, overseeing the department-wide intelligence program.Larry Mantle is the longtime host of AirTalk on NPR-member station KPCC (89.3 FM), the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California. Known for his insightful interviews and deep reporting, Mantle is one of the region's most trusted voices in public affairs.This event is part of the America at a Crossroads virtual series, founded by Jews United for Democracy & Justice, bringing leading voices together to address the most urgent issues facing American democracy.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for the removal of the nation's justice and energy ministers, amid a wide-reaching corruption scandal involving the state nuclear power company. One minister has submitted her resignation, the other has been suspended. Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has carried out a major investigation, involving alleged kickbacks worth around $100 million in the energy sector. - Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский призвал к отставке министров юстиции и энергетики на фоне масштабного коррупционного скандала, связанного с государственной атомной электростанцией. Один министр подал в отставку, другой отстранён от должности.

On Thursday's Washington Times Front Page: The record-long government shutdown is over after President Trump signed the funding package passed by the House, Ukraine has suspended a top official in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wartime government, and more.

Istanbul's mayor faces 2,430 years in prison on 142 charges, House Democrats release Jeffrey Epstein emails reportedly linked to President Trump, Australia spy chief says China's cyber soldiers could inflict “high-impact sabotage,” an ally of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is charged in a $100M corruption scandal, Indigenous protesters breach the COP30 summit venue in Brazil, the U.K.'s Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, denies a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer, Venezuela mobilizes forces as the USS Gerald Ford enters the region, JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, will run for Congress in New York, the U.S. Treasury Secretary suggests p rice relief for coffee and bananas, and Meta's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, will leave for a startup.   Sources: www.verity.news

ໜ່ວຍງານຕໍ່ຕ້ານການທຸດຈະຣິດຂອງ Ukraine (National Anti-Corruption Bureau) ໄດ້ດໍາເນີນການສອບສວນຄັ້ງໃຫຍ່, ຊຶ່ງກ່ຽວຂ້ອງກັບການກ່າວຫາວ່າ ມີເງິນໃນການທຸດຈະຣິດ ປະມານ 100 ລ້ານໂດລາ ໃນພາກພະລັງງານ ແລະປະທານາທິບໍດີ Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ໄດ້ຮຽກຮ້ອງໃຫ້ຖອດຖອນ ຣັດຖະມົນຕີ ກະຊວງຄວາມຍຸດຕິທັມ ແລະພະລັງງານ ຂອງປະເທດຊຶ່ງຖືກກ່າວຫາວ່າມີສ່ວນໃນການທຸດຈະຣິດຄັ້ງນີ້.

A COP30 tem todos os ingredientes para voltar a ser uma deceção, dez anos depois do Acordo de Paris: o mundo não consegue responder sustentadamente aos desafios do clima e da sustentabilidade. O presidente do Brasil fez o ‘trabalho de casa', pelo menos na perspetiva de ser um líder dos países do sul, que se querem libertar das direções políticas do norte desenvolvido.Em regime de sobrevivência política está também outro presidente, Volodymyr Zelensky, novamente a braços com um escândalo de corrupção, mais um, que pode colocar em causa o plano da Comissão Europeia – para muitos altamente inaceitável – de criação de um empréstimo para financiar o apoio externo com base nos ativos russos congelados no espaço do bloco.Outro presidente, o angolano João Lourenço, liderou as comemorações dos 50 anos da independência do seu país.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: Israeli media is reporting that the United States plans to build a massive military base near the Gaza border. The facility could reportedly host thousands of international troops tasked with enforcing the fragile ceasefire inside the Strip—but Washington is pushing back, insisting the reports are inaccurate. Later in the show—a corruption scandal rocks the highest levels of Ukraine's government. Investigators have raided the homes of senior officials and even a former business partner of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in what could be the country's biggest wartime scandal yet. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Debt Relief Advocates: Learn what debt reduction you may qualify for. Go online and visit https://DRA.com  American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org - APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB BUBS Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code PDB at https://Bubsnaturals.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-11-12 | Silicon Wafers 053 | Ukraine's $100M Energy Graft Scandal. Ukraine's anti-graft agencies say they've cracked a $100 million kickback ring in the energy sector, centred on state nuclear operator Energoatom. Seven suspects, five in custody, two on the run — and the blast radius of this scandal now reaches cabinet level. President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for the ousting of two ministers as searches, arrests, and wiretaps spill into public view. All this while Ukraine gears up for EU accession and Russia pounds Ukraine's grid. (The Washington Post)What is “Operation Midas”? Ukraine's independent anti-corruption bodies — NABU and SAPO — unveiled a long-running probe alleging 10–15% “rebates” skimmed from Energoatom contractors by a “high-level criminal organization.” The alleged total: $100 million. (The Washington Post)Investigators say the scheme matured over 15 months and 1,000 hours of audio; 70 raids followed. (The Washington Post) Status as of today: NABU/SAPO say five detained, seven charged, two fugitives remain at large. We'll name who's who in a moment. (Reuters)----------SOURCES: Washington Post — Ukraine announces energy corruption probe… (Nov 11, 2025)Al Jazeera — Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme (Nov 10, 2025)Interfax-Ukraine (EN) — During investigation… names of 4 ministers recorded – NABU detective (Nov 11, 2025)Reuters — Ukraine moves to quell $100 million energy corruption scandal (Nov 12, 2025)The Guardian — Ukraine's energy sector faces wide-scale investigation… (Nov 10, 2025)The Guardian — Zelenskyy fires ministers accused of involvement… (Nov 12, 2025)Kyiv Post — Ukraine Hit by Mega-Corruption Scandal: 7 Suspects, 2 Fugitives… (Nov 12, 2025)Kyiv Post — Zelensky Demands Ministers' Resignations as Energy Corruption Scandal Deepens (Nov 12, 2025)Euronews — NABU probe: 70 raids; 15-month investigation (Nov 11, 2025)The Irish Times — Kickback claims at Energoatom; safety unaffected (Nov 11, 2025)CEPA — Ukraine's Corruption Probe — Bad But Not Terminal (Nov 12, 2025)Mezha (ENG) — *Ukraine proposes new Energoatom supervisory board (with G7) (Nov 12, 2025)----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

What next for Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine is shaken by one of the biggest wartime corruption scandals since Russia’s invasion three years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for the removal of the nation's justice and energy ministers, amid a wide-reaching corruption scandal involving the state nuclear power company. One minister has submitted her resignation, the other has been suspended. Ukraine's anti-corruption agency has carried out a major investigation, involving alleged kickbacks worth around $100 million in the energy sector.

Les Équatoriens sont appelés aux urnes, ce dimanche 16 novembre 2025, pour un référendum voulu par le président Daniel Noboa. Quatre questions leur seront posées : approuver ou non l'installation de bases militaires étrangères, réduire ou non le nombre de députés, cesser ou non le financement des partis politiques par l'État et enfin autoriser ou non la réaction d'une nouvelle Constitution. Ce dernier point inquiète de nombreux écologistes qui souhaitent y maintenir les droits de la nature, inclus en 2008 lors de la précédente Constituante. Journaliste spécialisé dans la défense de l'Environnement, Franklin Vega est favorable au maintien des droits de la nature dans une éventuelle nouvelle Constitution, même si leur application depuis 17 ans le laisse perplexe. «Les droits de la nature sont davantage des énoncés théoriques que des valeurs appliquées sur le terrain. Il y a bien eu quelques cas, par exemple une route à Loja a été déplacée [au nom des droits de la nature] mais face aux grands intérêts économiques et miniers, ces droits passent au second plan», regrette-t-il au micro du correspondant de RFI en Équateur, Eric Samson. En revanche, Beto Bonilla, membre de la Fondation Pachamama, conteste l'idée selon laquelle les droits de la nature seraient en perte de vitesse : «Si c'était le cas, comment expliquer que les droits de la nature se soient étendus à plus de 40 pays comme la Nouvelle-Zélande, des pays européens et jusqu'à la Colombie ?». Le sujet des droits de la nature sera relancé ce dimanche si les Équatoriens choisissent de réformer la Constitution de 2008.   Haïti : la violence des gangs s'étend encore dans l'Artibonite Dans le Haut Artibonite, Gros-Morne, une commune de plus de 150 000 habitants située entre les Gonaïves et Port-de-Paix, fait régulièrement l'objet des attaques sanglantes d'une branche du gang Kokorat San Ras. À plusieurs reprises, les hommes armés ont fait irruption en plein jour dans la ville, tuant, blessant et enlevant plusieurs personnes. Les victimes se comptent par centaines. La dernière attaque en date remonte au 2 novembre et s'était soldée par la mort de trois personnes. En sous-effectif, la police peine à contenir les groupes armés. Ronel Paul a joint des habitants de Gros-Morne, mais aussi Hubert Cénéac, le maire de la ville. Souvent à la tête de manifestations contre les malfrats, il raconte être devenu une cible. Face à l'impuissance des forces de l'ordre, il tente avec les moyens du bord d'assurer les protections des habitants. «Premièrement, j'ai publié des communiqués informant la population que certaines zones du centre-ville seront bloquées, pour réduire la circulation des gangs dans le centre-ville. Les bandits avaient cinq portes d'entrée et j'ai pris la décision d'en bloquer quatre, pour ne laisser qu'une seule voie, la Nationale 5, sur laquelle se trouve le commissariat. On utilise des graviers, du sable de rivière… entre dimanche et mardi, on aura à bloquer d'autres endroits afin de limiter leur entrée», explique-t-il. L'enfermement de la population est donc pour le moment, le moyen le plus efficace de la protéger contre les groupes armés. Car du côté de la police nationale, la situation est catastrophique. Selon le maire, le commissariat de Gros-Morne compterait seulement une quinzaine de policiers pour une population estimée à 169 000 habitants.   39 mercenaires cubains décédés identifiés en Ukraine À Cuba, la presse indépendante se penche sur le cas de mercenaires partis combattre en Ukraine pour le compte de la Russie. 39 Cubains ont été identifiés parmi les combattants de l'armée russe tués en ukraine, écrit Cubanet depuis Miami. Le député ukrainien Maryan Zablotsky (membre du parti du président Volodymyr Zelensky) a fait le déplacement en Floride pour tenir une conférence de presse sur ce sujet avec des membres de l'opposition cubaine en exil. La liste des noms a été publiée. Quatre Cubains ont, par ailleurs, été faits prisonniers, d'après le député, qui est venu de Kiev avec la proposition suivante : l'Ukraine peut les renvoyer chez eux si La Havane accepte en échange de libérer des prisonniers politiques, assure-t-il, cité par Cubanet. Avec la Corée du Nord, l'île communiste serait le principal pourvoyeur de combattants étrangers pour l'armée russe, écrivait Forbes le mois dernier. Les militaires cubains ne participent pas à des conflits à l'étranger, assure le gouvernement à La Havane, cité par Cibercuba. Mais face à la situation économique sur l'île, des milliers de citoyens cubains ont été séduits par le salaire promis par l'armée russe, ou trompés par des offres qui promettaient un emploi civil, puis forcés à signer des contrats de mercenariat sans comprendre ce qui y était écrit en russe, analyse le site d'information indépendant. Les estimations varient, néanmoins les services de renseignements américains, cités par l'agence Reuters en octobre parlent d'entre 1 000 et 5 000 combattants cubains enrôlés dans l'armée russe. Dans les Antilles françaises... La Collectivité Territoriale de la Martinique plaide une nouvelle fois pour une répartition «plus juste» des fonds européens en faveur de l'agriculture, explique Benoît Ferrand, de la 1ère.

For review:1. US Envoys Visit Israel to Discuss Hamas Fighters Trapped in Rafah Tunnels.2. France hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris for a meeting on Tuesday, during which French President Emmanuel Macron committed to helping the PA draft a constitution for a future state.3. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa threw cold water on the prospect of his country joining the Abraham Accords, saying that conditions were premature for talks on a normalization deal with Israel.4. Houthis Indicate a Halt to Military Operations Against Israel and Red Sea Shipping.5. Inspectors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited Iranian nuclear sites last week, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.6.  Dense Fog Enables Russian Forces Entry into Pokrovsk.7. Finland's former president Sauli Niinistö has called on the European Union to open direct channels of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin to press for an end to the war in Ukraine.8. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is keen on ordering more than two dozen Raytheon-produced Patriot air defense systems.Figures from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) thinktank claim that a Patriot battery costs $1.1 billion — split between $690 million for the weapon systems' missiles and $400 million for the system itself.9. The Navy has awarded General Dynamics a $1.7 billion contract to construct two more John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers.The fleet oilers are 742 feet in length with a displacement of nearly 50,000 tons when fully loaded and can carry 162,000 barrels of oil and dry cargo.

We all know that the United States ships billions of dollars to Israel, but in this segment Jimmy explains how the true figure is much higher than most of us have been led to believe, and that U.S. financial support for Israel has totaled about $1.6 trillion since 1973. He and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger criticize how taxpayer funds—through direct military aid, state pension investments in Israeli bonds, and emergency spending—are allegedly prioritized for foreign conflicts rather than addressing economic struggles at home.  They argue that both political parties enable this imbalance, pointing to examples like Senator Ted Cruz's over-the-top pro-Israel remarks as evidence of bipartisan subservience to foreign interests. The segment closes by contrasting America's deteriorating infrastructure and social welfare with the vast sums directed overseas, framing the issue as one of class and systemic corruption rather than left versus right politics. Plus segment on Candace Owens' growing popularity since being fired by Ben Shapiro and video of Ukrainian President Zelensky acknowledging just days after the Russian invasion that many western powers wanted to use Ukraine just to weaken Russia. Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano. Plus a phone call from Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani!

Vítor Gabriel Oliveira entende que operação de buscas a empresário amigo de Volodymyr Zelensky fragiliza Presidente ucraniano e posição do país, mas defende: "As instituições estão a funcionar".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur l'adhésion de l'Ukraine à l'Union européenne et des soldats nord-coréens capturés en Ukraine qui demandent l'asile à la Corée du Sud. Soudan: comment le Tchad se prépare à accueillir des milliers de réfugiés?    Après la prise de la ville d'El-Fasher par les Forces de soutien rapide (FSR), le Tchad craint un nouvel afflux massif de réfugiés venant du Darfour. Les autorités et les organisations humanitaires estiment qu'au moins 120 000 personnes fuyant les combats pourraient franchir la frontière. Avec déjà près d'1,5 million de réfugiés soudanais, le pays peut-il accueillir cette nouvelle vague ? Comment leur arrivée sera-t-elle organisée ?  Avec Nadia Ben Mahfoudh, correspondante de RFI à N'Djamena.       Union européenne: l'Ukraine peut-elle encore rejoindre les 27?   Le président Volodymyr Zelensky a demandé au Premier ministre hongrois, Viktor Orbán, de ne pas bloquer l'adhésion de son pays à l'Union européenne. Pourquoi la Hongrie pose-t-elle son veto ? Quelles sont les chances que l'Ukraine puisse rejoindre l'UE ? Une adhésion permettrait-elle de changer le cours de la guerre ?    Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.     Guerre en Ukraine: que vont devenir les soldats nord-coréens capturés?  Alors que les militaires nord-coréens combattant au front auraient reçu l'ordre de se suicider pour éviter d'être capturés, deux d'entre eux, arrêtés par l'armée ukrainienne, demandent l'asile politique à la Corée du Sud. En dépit des relations déjà tendues avec Pyongyang, quelle sera la réponse de Séoul ?   Avec Théo Clément, chercheur indépendant, spécialiste du développement économique de la Corée du Nord.    Et en fin d'émission, la chronique « Un œil sur les réseaux » de Jessica Taieb. Aujourd'hui, elle revient sur un post X de la célèbre rappeuse américaine Nicki Minaj qui a suscité de nombreuses réactions de la part des internautes nigérians.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visita España próximamente, mientras Polonia implementa un plan de entrenamiento militar masivo ante la amenaza rusa. El Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos avala la justicia española en el caso de líderes independentistas catalanes. El gobierno español reitera su oferta de diálogo y la Audiencia Nacional investiga financiación del PSOE. Se presenta la historia de Marcelo Moreno, exmilitar y campeón de boxeo en silla de ruedas. La predicción meteorológica anuncia lluvias generalizadas y descenso de temperaturas. Se abordan secretos de Estado como el incidente de Roswell y el paso Diátlov, la Operación Prato en Brasil y el Proyecto MKUltra. También la Operación Cóndor, el Proyecto Kalpakkam en India y el mentalista Erik Jan Hanussen. COPE aborda la falta de profesores en España, un problema creciente por la baja autoridad, salarios precarios y sobrecarga laboral. Se debaten soluciones como el retorno de jubilados, el ingreso de estudiantes de grado y el modelo de ...

La actualidad de hoy incluye la visita de Volodymyr Zelensky a España, la retirada de Nancy Pelosi de la política estadounidense, la llegada del tifón Koinmegi a Vietnam tras afectar Filipinas, y la detención de Álvaro Romero por presunta estafa piramidal. Un reportaje expone la facilidad para comprar cannabis online, donde los vendedores ofrecen incluso consejos de cultivo, aunque la venta para consumo directo es ilegal. La venta de semillas no lo es, pero su germinación sí. La encuesta ESTUDES revela hábitos más saludables en jóvenes españoles. El consumo de alcohol, tabaco y cannabis presenta prevalencias bajas desde los años 90, con el alcohol descendiendo al 51% y el tabaco al 4,3%. El cannabis también baja al 11,6%. Aunque las chicas consumen más drogas legales, los chicos superan en las ilegales. La preocupación crece por el vapeo, cuyo consumo sube al 27%. Contiene nicotina y sustancias cancerígenas. Los hipnosedantes sin receta muestran una tendencia alcista. Expertos y ...

La Audiencia Nacional investiga posibles irregularidades en la financiación del PSOE, implicando a José Luis Ábalos y Koldo García, lo que el PP califica de nuevo frente judicial exigiendo explicaciones a Pedro Sánchez. El bloqueo de leyes por Junts impide a Sánchez presentar los presupuestos este año. El Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos ratifica la prisión provisional de Jordi Sànchez, Oriol Junqueras y Jordi Turull, una decisión que Junts respeta pero no comparte. Además, la Audiencia Nacional ordena al ministro Grande-Marlaska condecorar con la Cruz al Mérito con distintivo rojo a un guardia civil por su valentía. Volodymyr Zelenskyy visitará España próximamente. Polonia implementa un plan de entrenamiento militar universal ante la amenaza rusa. La Fiscalía cierra empresas de vientres de alquiler ilegales que cosificaban a mujeres y embriones. María Luisa Cabañero, la primera bombera jubilada de España, relata su aventurera carrera y logros pioneros. Un informe sobre ...

Send us a textThis episode was originally released as a Patreon only episode in March 2025 as a reaction to the first meeting in the Oval Office between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.Summary: Throughout history, political thinkers have sought to understand the nature of power, war, and human ambition. The question I ask, having been exposed to the writings of three important works of political philosophy, is, but do their insights align with biblical wisdom?In this special bonus episode, I examine three foundational works of political thought—Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, Carl von Clausewitz's On War, and Hans Morgenthau's Politics Among Nations. By exploring these texts, I believe we uncover the patterns that have shaped human history and I compare them to the teachings of Scripture, asking what they reveal about the fallen nature of humanity and God's vision for justice, peace, and righteous leadership.Join us as we navigate these works, wrestle with their implications, and seek to apply biblical truth to our understanding of politics and power.Episode NotesThucydides' History of the Peloponnesian WarWritten in the 5th century BC, Thucydides' work is one of the first analytical histories, focusing on power, human nature, and realpolitik.Key themes: war, empire, morality of power, and the nature of justice in international relations.The Melian Dialogue exemplifies political realism: “The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must.”Christian Perspective: Thucydides' bleak view contrasts with biblical teachings on justice, mercy, and the dignity of all people (Micah 6:8, Matthew 5).Carl von Clausewitz's On WarWritten in the early 19th century, this work explores the philosophy of war, strategy, and the nature of conflict.Key ideas: war as an extension of politics, the unpredictability of war (fog of war), and the role of passion, policy, and uncertainty.Christian Perspective: Clausewitz's pragmatic approach often ignores moral constraints. While war is a reality of a fallen world, Christian teachings call for peacemaking (Matthew 5:9) and emphasize justice over mere strategic success.Hans Morgenthau's Politics Among NationsA foundational text in international relations (1948), advocating political realism—the idea that international politics is driven by power and self-interest.Key themes: the balance of power, national interest, and the anarchic nature of the international system.Christian Perspective: While Morgenthau correctly diagnoses human self-interest, he neglects the possibility of moral progress, redemption, and God's call for justice and peace (Romans 12:18, Isaiah 2:4).ConclusionThese three thinkers provide essential insights into the realities of political history and international relations. Yet, their perspectives sometimes contrast sharply with Christian teachings on justice, mercy, and the ultimate hope for peace in God's kingdom. By engagSupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports health officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 Palestinians; US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits the inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials; Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has received more American-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages; and British police charge a man in Saturday's knife attack.

Tommy and Ben discuss reports that Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a disaster, and that his summit in Hungary with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be canceled. They also cover the administration's threats to punish Colombia and Venezuela, including authorization of the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela, and other warning signs that the administration is pushing for regime change. They also talk about the rapid return of violence in Gaza since the “peace deal” and right-wing calls for war to resume, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's painful interview with 60 Minutes and the lack of a credible plan for Palestinian governance moving forward, an account from a member of the Freedom Flotilla detailing her detention by the IDF, and the story of a journalist who was attacked by settlers in the West Bank. Then they highlight Japan's first female prime minister and gruesome details published in a memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims. Finally, Tommy speaks to art theft investigator Anthony Amore about the stunning French crown jewel heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Senior Fellow Eric Columbus, Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Visiting Concessions.” President Trump once again turned his focus to the conflict in Ukraine, announcing last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would be meeting to discuss the conflict in Budapest—though it's not clear Putin has agreed. This occurred just days before a planned visit to the White House by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where Trump reportedly pressured him to make territorial concessions requested by Putin in exchange for an end to the conflict and failed to respond affirmatively to his requests for Tomahawk missiles and U.S. security commitments. Is this a real shift in the U.S. position? And what might it mean for the broader conflict?“Posse ComiSCOTUS.” After months of litigation in the lower courts, the Trump administration has finally gone to the Supreme Court regarding the legality of its domestic military deployments, seeking a stay on an injunction on its planned deployment to Chicago that was recently left in place by the Seventh Circuit. How big a decision point is this in terms of the legal authorities around domestic military deployments? And how does the Court seem poised to rule?“Material Contort.” Just weeks after designating ANTIFA a “domestic terrorism organization,” the Trump administration has brought its first set of related criminal charges, relating to a July event at a Texas immigration detention facility that left one police officer shot in the neck. The indictment includes charges under the material support for terrorism statute—but probably not the one you're thinking of. How much does the indictment stretch the usual use of these statutes? And what does it tell us about the Trump administration's anti-ANTIFA campaign?In object lessons, Loren thinks we should play more and recommends Wayside Farm for a pumpkin-picking, maize-mazing good time. Eric thinks we should get cozy more with a second-skin, chambray-shirt classic. Scott thinks we should reflect more with a majorly-meditative, lightlessly-enlightening retreat. And Nastya thinks we should read more with eloquent-essayist Zadie Smith's cultural commentary, “Feel Free.” 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.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Senior Fellow Eric Columbus, Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“Visiting Concessions.” President Trump once again turned his focus to the conflict in Ukraine, announcing last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would be meeting to discuss the conflict in Budapest—though it's not clear Putin has agreed. This occurred just days before a planned visit to the White House by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where Trump reportedly pressured him to make territorial concessions requested by Putin in exchange for an end to the conflict and failed to respond affirmatively to his requests for Tomahawk missiles and U.S. security commitments. Is this a real shift in the U.S. position? And what might it mean for the broader conflict?“Posse ComiSCOTUS.” After months of litigation in the lower courts, the Trump administration has finally gone to the Supreme Court regarding the legality of its domestic military deployments, seeking a stay on an injunction on its planned deployment to Chicago that was recently left in place by the Seventh Circuit. How big a decision point is this in terms of the legal authorities around domestic military deployments? And how does the Court seem poised to rule?“Material Contort.” Just weeks after designating ANTIFA a “domestic terrorism organization,” the Trump administration has brought its first set of related criminal charges, relating to a July event at a Texas immigration detention facility that left one police officer shot in the neck. The indictment includes charges under the material support for terrorism statute—but probably not the one you're thinking of. How much does the indictment stretch the usual use of these statutes? And what does it tell us about the Trump administration's anti-ANTIFA campaign?In object lessons, Loren thinks we should play more and recommends Wayside Farm for a pumpkin-picking, maize-mazing good time. Eric thinks we should get cozy more with a second-skin, chambray-shirt classic. Scott thinks we should reflect more with a majorly-meditative, lightlessly-enlightening retreat. And Nastya thinks we should read more with eloquent-essayist Zadie Smith's cultural commentary, “Feel Free.” 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, the brothers break down another chaotic week in Trump's America: as the government remains shut down, Trump has begun demolishing parts of the White House to build his $250 million vanity ballroom; “MAGA Mike” Johnson lashes out at the American people after the historic “No Kings” protests shatter records nationwide; and major legal news out of Oregon and related to Trump's weaponized prosecutions. The team also dives into Trump's new attacks on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and more stories exposing the unraveling of the regime. Ben, Brett, and Jordy break it all down. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/MEIDAS today! ZBiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout. Trade Coffee: Get 50% off your one-month trial at https://drinktrade.com/meidas Home Chef: Home Chef is offering 18 FREE Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and FREE Shipping on your first box! Go to https://HomeChef.com/MEIDAS Qualia: Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://qualialife.com/meidas for up to 50% OFF and use code MEIDAS at checkout for an additional 15% OFF to experience the science of feeling younger. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Eric Ciaramella, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Mykhailo Soldatenko, a scholar of international law and a doctoral candidate at Harvard Law School, to discuss the latest meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, armed neutrality for Ukraine, and how Ukraine can nudge the ongoing peace negotiations in its favor.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.

Long description (no character limit and should always end with the words below): Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to join talks in Hungary with Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin if invited. It comes after a tense meeting with his US counterpart in the White House which, according to reports, descended into a “shouting match”. Also: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza after both sides accuse each other of breaches. We also hear about the medical breakthrough that may help some blind people see again. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.

Christianity being eliminated in Nigeria. Major websites hacked overnight. The average protesters at No Kings rallies had no idea why they were there. Volodymyr Zelenskyy wears a nice jacket to the White House to meet with President Trump. More airstrikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Former U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has his sentence commuted by President Trump. The shutdown continues … oh well! Why congressional district maps need to be changed. The Israel-Hamas peace deal is so fragile right now. Will Hamas honor the peace deal? How close are we to "Britainistan" being an official thing? Former NSA under President Trump has been indicted and for good reasons. Are certain conversations in a public space not allowed now? Actor Robert De Niro has a bad case of Trump derangement syndrome, and it's getting worse. Secretary Robert Kennedy seen flying coach on a commercial flight. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:58 Christian Genocide in Nigeria 02:50 Amazon Web Services Hacked? 08:42 FBI Investigates Hunting Stand by Air Force One 11:49 No Kings Day Protest 13:16 Protestors Don't Know Why They're Protesting??? 18:28 Why are You Protesting Trump? 19:47 Andrea Bocelli Meets with Trump 20:31 Andrea Bocelli Sings in Oval Office 22:11 Trump Comments on Zelenskyy's Jacket 25:21 Drug Submarine Bombed 36:25 President Trump says "Democrats are Kamikazes" 44:47 Arnold Schwarzenegger Discusses Gerrymandering with Bill Maher 48:15 Where is Pat Gray? 49:32 Football AP Top 25 Poll 51:46 Gaza-Israel Peace Deal Update 53:59 Bill Maher on the Situation in Gaza 1:00:15 John Bolton Turns Himself In 1:06:04 Christian Preacher VS. Muslim? 1:13:10 Another Trucker Problem? 1:20:36 Robert De Niro has TDS 1:25:25 RFK Jr. Flies Coach 1:30:48 RFK Jr. tells Trump that he's "Doing God's Work" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6. Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The Evolution of Ukrainian National Identity Volodymyr Zelenskyy, born in 1978, represents a modern, non-ethnic definition of Ukrainian identity. Zelenskyy is a Jewish, native Russian-speaking former comedian and successful media entrepreneur who spent a substantial part of his career in Moscow. His identity showcases that being Ukrainian is now primarily a national affiliation based on commitment to the state, transcending language or ethnic background. Zelenskyy entered politics as an outsider because the old guard had failed to bring prosperity or resolve the war in Donbas and the Crimea crisis. Russian propaganda attempts to label him as a neo-Nazi, but his background contradicts this. He initially believed that his native Russian language and past work in Moscow would enable him to successfully negotiate a peace treaty or resolution with Vladimir Putin.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that after President Trump's breakthrough deal in the Middle East, he should take a similar approach with Russian President Vladimir Putin — but with even greater pressure to end the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) join Meet the Press for exclusive interviews following the White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy — as Trump prepares for a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sara Fagen, Carol Lee, Susan Page and Neera Tanden join the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts for allegedly mishandling classified information dating back to his time as national security advisor during President Trump's first term. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles, Trump says he will meet with Russia's president in Hungary next. And the scale of Gaza's reconstruction is staggering, with unexploded bombs buried in the rubble, nearly all buildings damaged or destroyed and major questions about who will lead the reconstruction.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Nick Spicer, Miguel Macias, Mohamad El Bardicy and Alice WoelfleIt was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Milton Guevara.We get engineering support from Zac Coleman. And our technical director is Stacey Abbott.And our Executive Producer is Jay ShaylorLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy