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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   President Trump's tariff strategy appears to be yielding results, with Japan, Indonesia, and others signaling trade deals that could open up massive markets to American exports.   Russia's so-called Easter ceasefire proved hollow, as its military continued launching attacks across Ukraine despite Putin's pledge.   A suspected terrorist long wanted by India has been arrested on American soil—a big development in the growing counterterrorism partnership between Washington and New Delhi.   And in today's Back of the Brief: The Pentagon confirms a substantial drawdown of U.S. troops from Syria, following reports we first brought you last week.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% OFF @StopBoxUSA with code PDB at http://stopboxusa.com/PDB ! #stopboxpod Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250. Plus, for a limited time enjoy 5% off on almost everything site-wide excluding subscriptions and B-stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Draft Week is finally here and FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt has his final Mock Draft ahead of the First Round on Thursday. His Mock opens with a shake-up at the top of the Draft with a surprise player move up into the Top 5. He reveals whether he believes the Browns or Giants will opt for a Quarterback or who ends up with blue chip prospects like Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter. He also projects where Shedeur Sanders lands and which team will select Jaxson Dart. He has the Dallas Cowboys making a splashy selection that will bolster Dak Prescott's offense next season while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs add a crucial piece to their offense. 0:00-2:10 Intro 2:11-3:05 Tennessee Titans 3:06-4:09 Cleveland Browns 4:10-5:28 New York Giants 5:29-6:47 New England Patriots 6:48-8:29 Jacksonville Jaguars 8:30-9:23 Las Vegas Raiders 9:24-10:29 New York Jets 10:30-11:10 Carolina Panthers 11:11-13:03 New Orleans Saints 13:04-14:17 Chicago Bears 14:18-15:29 San Franciso 49ers 15:30-16:42 Dallas Cowboys 16:43-17:32 Miami Dolphins 17:43-19:08 Indianapolis Colts 19:09-20:07 Atlanta Falcons 20:08-21:08 Arizona Cardinals 21:09-22:22 Cincinnati Bengals 22:23-23:25 Seattle Seahawks 23:26-24:10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24:11-25:48 Denver Broncos 25:49-26:47 Pittsburgh Steelers 26:48-27:46 Los Angeles Chargers 27:47-28:32 Green Bay Packers 28:33-29:06 Minnesota Vikings 29:07-29:57 Houston Texans 29:58-31:03 Los Angeles Rams 31:04-31:49 Baltimore Ravens 31:50-32:22 Detroit Lions 32:33-33:48 Cleveland Browns (trade with Washington) 33:49-34:08 Buffalo Bills 34:09-34:47 Kansas City Chiefs 34:48-36:15 Philadelphia Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Karlee Bodine, daughter of Karen Bodine, about her mom's unsolved murder and her family's fight for justice. Karen's body was found the morning of Jan 22nd, 2007 at a gravel pit adjacent to Littlerock Road Southwest in Olympia, Washington. For more information or to submit tips to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office's cold case/missing person unit, contact the sheriff's office at 360-786-5500. You can also email the cold case unit at tcsocoldcase@co.thurston.wa.us. Check out the official site at karenbodine.com. Follow Karlee's social media pages: FB: facebook.com/JusticeForMyMom.KarenBodine. Tiktok: tiktok.com/@justiceforkarenbodine. Recent media: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/who-killed-karen-bodine, https://youtu.be/4NVUeAsDCPA. If you want to help Karlee with billboards you can donate to her Venmo at venmo.com/u/karlee-Bodine. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing and please donate if you can: https://investigationsforthemissing.org/. http://piftm.org/donate. https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing. https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/. https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is CrossPoliticNews’ Weekly Roundup sponsored by Christian Business Leaders Network. If you want to find out more about this network and its efforts to connect Christian business leaders so that they can more effectively help their businesses and shape culture, visit businessmakers.network. Again, that’s businessmakers.network. Why is the soundtrack Epic which is about Homer’s Odyssey, suddenly so popular? Our writer Clarissa Alexandria created an article about this, and we can see that there are a few different reasons that could explain Epic's success, varying from the soundtrack’s content to its audience. For example, the music itself is good and fits the story, but that’s not the only thing. It also seems like the soundtrack has become popular for both what it is saying and to whom it is saying those things to. Epic centers around the story of the Odyssey, which deals with story themes that easily resonate in our world, as our writer Clarissa Alexandria points out: "It follows themes of exile, temptation, descent, and eventual renewal that should feel familiar to anyone who has studied the Scriptures or consumed a good story of any variety in their life." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/an-epic-alternative-to-woke-hollywood) Our broken culture relates to these themes because they understand the journey of Odysseus. His character lives through their own problems and experience, so people gravitate towards his story. For example, they understand his longing for home, because so many people feel the lack of real, good homes in our world. And yet while this cultural tie is strong, Epic also contains themes that are found in the Bible, which is also why these stories are so effective. After all, they align with how God designed the world. Meanwhile, on a different note, our reporter Justin Chartray wrote about how the State of Washington is having trouble trying to figure out how to deal with its taxes because while the liberals want to raise taxes, they are meeting opposition from the governor, even though he’s also a liberal. So, what’s going on in Washington State? Well, we can see that it has been very liberal recently in respect to their recent recognition of Muslim holidays, their attack on gun rights, and their unlawful orders against parental rights, but, as I just mentioned, its government can’t decide what to do with taxes yet. One of the reasons this tax issue is important is because Washington State needs a $12-15 billion deficit in order to uphold its current programs and bureaucracy. In order to pay for all this, Republicans want the state to withdraw from areas that the government should not concern itself with, such as education and immigration. Unsurprisingly, the democrats don’t want to lower the budget this way, though. Instead, they would prefer increasing everyone’s taxes, specifically targeting property taxes and rich people. With these property taxes, Washington State's government would want to keep changing the amount of taxes in order to match the growth of society and other outside conditions. But there’s a problem here. If the amount of taxes changes continually because it is dependent on variables that frequently change, then there is no truly objective wall or limit that could stop its government from demanding very heavy taxes. Nevertheless, these increased taxes would seem to meet the $15 billion budget deficit, but it would be through taxing people uninvolved with that deficit. However, while most of the liberals in power seem eager to adopt this strategy, the newest governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has rejected this plan. It appears that he doesn’t want to raise taxes to make the money they need. Despite his previous liberal actions, such as trying to sue the presidency of Trump almost a hundred times during Trump’s first time in office, Governor Ferguson is actually making a more Republican decision right now by rejecting these increased taxes. Did he change political parties? Our journalist Justin Chartray doesn’t think so: "No, Bob Ferguson has not become a conservative overnight. What he may represent is a rare callback to the previous generation of liberals; socially progressive but fiscally conservative. A dinosaur. A relic. A man woefully out of step with his progressive comrades and now, a fly in the ointment for their unending lust of the rich man’s gold." (https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/division-at-the-top) So, even though Ferguson isn’t a Republican or Conservative, he is still making a solid leadership move that serves the citizens of Washington State, who now have the opportunity to fight back against these unjust laws. We should pray that he continues this. To discover more news, check out some of our other articles, such as "Severance Season 2 Review", by our journalist Wes Walker, or "Stopping Universal (Nationwide) Federal Court Injunctions", by our reporter David Fowler, or even "Is Your Pastor a Coward?", by our journalist Luke Edison. Here at CrossPoliticNews, we want to faithfully deliver you unbiased news from a Christian worldview. For more content, you can find us on YouTube at CrossPolitic News, follow us on X at cpnewsusa or cpnewsaus in Australia, or head to our email list and find us at CrossPoliticNews.com.

The Nats split their doubleheader on Sunday after winning Game 1 by a score of 3-2 before losing the nightcap 3-1. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al start with the offense, which only mustered four runs in 18 innings of action. Dylan Crews though continued his hot weekend by getting a hit in each game, manufacturing a run in Game 1 and by stealing his 6th base of the season in Game 2.(08:45) We point out Luis Garcia Jr.'s struggles this far as his OPS is at .569. He only has one homer in 2025 and his batting average sits at .209.(13:15) Jake Irvin pitched well in the victory as he struck out nine in just over six innings of work.  Brad Lord started Game 2 and lasted four frames while only surrendering a pair of runs to keep Washington in it.(17:20) The bullpen certainly had a much better day on Sunday than on Saturday.  The highlight came in Game 1 as Jose A. Ferrer & Kyle Finnegan combined for the final eight outs.  Finnegan is 8 for 8 on saves this season and at 96 career saves; he is 2nd all time in Nationals history behind Chad Cordero.(27:00) The Nats open a seven game home stand on Tuesday when the Orioles come to Navy Yard for three games.  CJ Abrams has been on the IL since April 12th and there is a chance he could return to the lineup vs. Baltimore at some point.INFORMAL NATS CHAT HANGOUT AT WALTERS THIS WEDNESDAY AT 5PM PRIOR TO NATS/O'S

Just how much trouble is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in? That question is set to dominate Washington today. Last night, former top Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot published an op-ed in POLITICO Magazine detailing chaotic conditions at the Pentagon and predicting President Donald Trump will oust Hegseth. Plus, the New York Times reports on a second Signal group chat in which Hegseth shared details about the attack plan for Yemen — and this one included Hegseth's wife and brother. So — how's this story going to develop today? Playbook managing editor and author Jack Blanchard and White House bureau chief Dasha Burns break it down.

Students from Sprague High School in Salem and Lincoln High School in Portland are co-champions of a national civics competition that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. But it’s how they won that has made this year’s “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals” one for the history books.  Sprague High School’s team consisted of just two members, seniors Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams. They won a spot at the national finals in Washington, D.C. after winning second place in the state competition in January, behind Lincoln High School.  At the finals, Meyers and Williams faced off against teams with 20 or more players in the 3-day competition, fielding questions about constitutional law and Supreme Court cases from a panel of judges and legal experts. When the scores of all 32 teams were tallied, the duo from Salem were initially declared winners on April 11, with the Lincoln team finishing in third place. But according to reporting by The Oregonian and New York Times, Patrick Magee-Jenks, who teaches social studies at Lincoln High and coaches its constitution team, found what appeared to be a mistake in his team’s score. That prompted officials at The Center for Civic Competition, which organizes the annual competition, to investigate and correct the scoring results, with both Sprague and Lincoln High School prevailing as this year’s national champions.   Meyers and Williams join us to talk about this remarkable outcome, along with Magee-Jenks and Audrey Farrimond, a junior at Lincoln High School and member of its constitution team.

As the Supreme Court blocks deportations of known gang members and Pope Francis passes away amid deep Catholic division, America faces a turbulent clash of law, faith, and politics. From controversial immigration rulings to a Church in financial and moral crisis, these seismic shifts reveal a growing disconnect between leadership and the people—both in Washington and Rome.

Special Announcement: We will be giving a talk at the Snohomish City Library in Washington about getting started in homeschooling. If you live in the area feel free to come out and say hello! Date: Saturday, June 21st Time: 2pm-4pm Location: Snohomish, Wa City Library Now that you have the right test prep materials, how do you actually use them to help your child succeed? In this episode, we'll break down how to create a study plan, build test-taking stamina, and reduce test anxiety. We'll cover strategies for scheduling study sessions, using practice tests effectively, and helping your child manage their time during an exam. Plus, we'll discuss how to simulate a real testing environment at home so your child feels confident and prepared when test day arrives. Whether you're preparing for state assessments, standardized exams, or any big test, this episode will give you the tools to create a low-stress, structured approach to studying! Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Harcourt Family Press Test Prep - https://youtu.be/6hSapTxG8aE?si=w9XZIlN-vRmGM8GP Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital, Delhi, where he is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid global trade tensions sparked by Washington's tariff policies. The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a much-awaited bilateral trade deal between the two countries. The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank kick off in Washington today, with the state of the global economy front and centre. And we hear about Dubai's new academy focusing on training creators who produce content for social media and how they can become influencers. Marc Ashdown speaks to Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations, which is behind Dubai's New Academy.

April 2025 - Week 4 - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingIn This Episode:Announcements:Registration now open for NSDAR Continental Congress! Be sure to register asap to be sure you can event all your favorite events! See our Member's website for links.Register for "Spain and the Birth of American Democracy" September 19-20. Symposium will be presented in Constitution Hall at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) headquarters in Washington, D.C. LINK: https://www.dar.org/discover/media-center/news-releases/daughters-american-revolution-and-queen-sof%C3%ADa-spanish-instituteWorld War I Memorial in Washington D.C. - An Interview with Sabin Howard, and Christopher and Stephanie RehnbergLINKS:Sabin Howard: https://www.sabinhoward.comNational Park Service site for the WWI Memorial: https://www.nps.gov/places/000/national-world-war-i-memorial-future-site.htm  All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic Sound #nsdar #unitedstates #America #todaysdar #patriotism #sabinhoward #wwimemorial #sculpture For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv

As legal professionals gather in Washington, D.C. for a packed week of industry conferences, including the 40th anniversary of the Legal Marketing Association, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr take a candid look at what it means to show up authentically during turbulent times.

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, historian Catherine Allgor explores the early First Ladies of the United States, examining how they navigated gendered power dynamics within their roles. She delves into how these women found agency in a male-dominated world, leveraging the social sphere to influence Washington culture and shape political policy. At the heart of her discussion, Allgor emphasizes the importance of leaders recognizing and treating people as full, complex human beings. Tune in to gain insights on historical leadership, gendered power, American identity, and what Washington, D.C., needs today. Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library is hosted by Washington Library Executive Director Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky. It is a production of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and Primary Source Media. For more information about this program, go to www.GeorgeWashingtonPodcast.com.

This episode features a popular panel from the Inch360 event in Spokane, Washington. The panelists discuss what they've learned from various cybersecurity breaches. The panel includes experts from academic institutions and cybersecurity firms sharing insights on breach management, communication, and prevention tactics.

Today we share a podcast episode on the visual epistemology of astronomy by our friends at The World According to Sound. What kind of knowledge do we really gain when we look at images from space? Longtime listeners to this show will remember The World According to Sound. As we referred to them two years ago, WATS is a team of two rogue audionauts who rebelled against the NPR mothership: Chris Hoff and Sam Harnett. Tired of sound playing second fiddle to narrative on NPR, they launched a micro podcast that held one unique sound under the microscope for 90 seconds each episode. Later, WATS became much more ambitious, producing live sonic odysseys in 8-channel surround sound and live online sound journeys during the pandemic. Since then, Harnett and Hoff have embarked on another project. For the past couple of years, they have been partnering with different universities to translate humanities research into compelling sound-designed narrative podcasts. The first season of Ways of Knowing was produced in partnership with the University of Washington and it focused on different analytical methods and disciplines in the humanities, from close reading, deconstruction, and translational analysis, to black studies, material culture, and disability studies. The second season just wrapped up. It's called Cosmic Visions and it's produced in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and that's what we'll hear an episode from today. Just this week, they dropped the last episode of season two and now the entire series is available on The World According to Sound website. We wanted to draw your attention to this series because turning humanities research and sound art into a sonic narrative experience was the original mission of Phantom Power. We know that many of you are interested in this area of humanities podcasting as well, so if you're not already a fan of Chris and Sam's work, check it out. We also wanted to share this particular episode because it also provides one answer to a tricky question: How do you do a sonic explication of something that is entirely visual?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Shrieking Horror ep.770 Andrea M. Pawley lives and writes in Washington, D.C.. She plans to start her own city quadrant as soon as the space-time continuum rips, and a new direction becomes available. Andrea attended Clarion West in 2017 and currently volunteers as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Mentorship Program Coordinator. Her stories have appeared in Clarkesworld, Asimov's Science Fiction, and Cosmic Horror Monthly. Andrea's slightly odd takes on writing, art, and Washington D.C. can be found at www.andreapawley.com.   This story was originally published in The Nameless Songs of Zadok Allen and Other Things That Should Not Be, a March 2023 anthology edited by JayHenge Publishing.   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- About Tall Tale TV ---- Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision. During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks. Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers. Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!   ---- legal ---- All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

This Mouthful of Graffiti offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the minds of Will Sims and Derrick Credito. Expect candid conversations, spontaneous insights, and maybe a few detours as they navigate life, creativity, and whatever else pops into their heads. This particular episode captures the duo in their element – on the move and en route to a gig at Simple Bar & Grill in Washington, D.C. Tune in for an impromptu, on-the-go chat that feels like you're right there in the car with the three of us. Sponsored by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board.

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Dozens of Democrats wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Wednesday demanding information on the Department of Government Efficiency's unauthorized use of artificial intelligence systems. The letter, which was led by Reps. Don Beyer, D-Va., Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. and signed by 45 other lawmakers, expressed concerns about privacy and security risks associated with the group's use of federal data in unapproved AI systems, as well as potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk, who leads an AI firm called xAI. Specifically, the lawmakers flagged reports of DOGE affiliates inputting data into unapproved AI systems and the risk that sensitive federal data could be used to train future commercial models. Douglas Matty assumed the role of the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Officer on Monday, according to an internal unclassified email viewed by DefenseScoop. The principal deputy who has been temporarily leading the AI hub ahead of the Trump administration's selection for the new chief, Margie Palmieri, sent the announcement to several senior officials Friday morning. In the email, she indicated that more communications on the team's path ahead would soon follow, once Matty takes the reins. Matty previously founded the Army AI Integration Center under Army Futures Command, which he led between 2020 and 2022. Palmieri wrote: “We are excited to get appointed leadership at the helm of CDAO so early in the administration. The prioritization on filling the top Al and data related leadership position in DoD will enable the Department to better accelerate and scale the adoption of data, analytics, and Al in line with the Secretary's priorities.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Hello to you listening in Mumbai, India!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Walking the Camino de Santiago was miles and more miles. 500 of them. No matter how many I had walked, there were still more to walk. Uphill, across hot, dry plains, and then the rains in the mountains that turned everything to muck and ankle-twisting rubble. I kept hearing “Just goes to show you, it's always something! If it ain't one thing it's another!” a mantra about life from Gilda Radner's father, for her SNL character Roseanne Roseannadanna.The voice in my head asked: “Well, Diane, what did you expect? You're walking a pilgrimage. Beyond the miles are more miles.”A TIP: I had to learn that the way out is through. Stop thinking that you will enjoy a trouble-free pilgrimage. Dive into the audacity of what you've chosen to do! Let go of trying to get free of the aches and pains, complications, limitations, and disappointments. They are part and parcel of what you said you wanted: to be a pilgrim. These problems are the pilgrimage. Now what? How will you solve them? Don't just start over. Keep starting over. And then look back on what you achieved.  Question: What do you do when faced with “It's always something”?Be well, do good work and keep in touch! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Send us a textRobert Barnett co-founded the Modern Classrooms Project, which has empowered 80,000+ educators in 180+ countries to meet every learner's needs. Before that he taught math, computer science, English, social studies, and law, from the middle-school to university levels, at public and private schools in the U.S. and Switzerland. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University and Harvard Law School; speaks English, French, and Spanish; and lives in Washington, DC. His book, Meet Every Learner's Needs, comes out in February, and he hopes his two young children will learn in Modern Classrooms someday!

America must confront a new problem in our trade war with China: where to source our rare earth minerals. Just last week Beijing retaliated against the President's tariffs by suspending the export of these minerals to the United States. Fox Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with President and CIO of Equinox Partners, Sean Fieler, about what these minerals are, how China has been bulding their rare earth minerals infrastructure for decades, and the need for federal action on mining and mineral deals to overcome our reliance on Beijing. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next week will mark President Donald Trump's 100th day in office. It has been a busy start to his second term, and the administration has already addressed issues like wasteful spending and illegal border crossings. He is also using tariffs to negotiate trade deals and boost domestic production. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins to discuss what President Trump has accomplished since taking office. The college admissions process promises a fair shot for every student, but a high-stakes scandal exposed the price some parents were willing to pay. At the center: college counselor Rick Singer, who offered wealthy families a backdoor into elite universities through bribes, faked test scores, and fabricated athletic profiles. Prosecutors uncovered the scheme thanks to a single unexpected lead, launching a national investigation that pulled in celebrities, coaches, and college officials. Co-host of the Big Money Show, Brian Brenberg, joins to discuss his new FOX Nation Special, Scandalous: Varsity Blues.  Plus commentary from managing partner of The Bahnsen Group, David Bahnsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are physician wellness programs important? What are Physician Health Services? What is a physician health program? Why is physician well being important? Our guest is Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, and the executive medical director of the Washington Physicians Health Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

The fiscal year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule introduces significant reforms to hospital reimbursement, risk adjustment, and performance measurement.Key changes include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) transition to HCC Version 28, the use of the Community Deprivation Index (CDI) for socioeconomic risk adjustment and expanded inclusion of Medicare Advantage data in quality metrics.Launching in 2026, the proposed rule mandates episode-based payments with enhanced pricing accuracy. Hospitals must adapt by updating financial models, realigning quality strategies, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. These changes emphasize equity, accountability, and transparency, all of which is designed to help in the positioning hospitals to lead in a value-driven healthcare environment.Strategic readiness is critical to thrive under IPPS 2026. Reporting this story, during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays, will be the broadcast's special guest Penny Jefferson.The long-running broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Legislative Update: Folana Houston, senior government affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on congressional action taking place in Washington, D.C.• News Update: Dr. Drew Update will have an update to his recent reporting on transgender treatment practices.

Les Réunions de printemps du Fonds monétaire international et de la Banque mondiale commence ce lundi à Washington. Durant cet événement notamment, les acteurs de l'économie de tous les pays se réunissent pour parler de l'état de l'économie mondiale. Sans surprise, cette édition va être marquée par la politique commerciale de Donald Trump. Décryptage. Depuis son retour à la Maison Blanche il y a moins de 100 jours, c'était le 20 janvier, Donald Trump a relancé la guerre commerciale contre pratiquement tous les pays du globe. On le rappelle, tous les produits qui entrent aux États-Unis sont taxés à hauteur de 10%. Cela monte jusqu'à 145% sur certaines importations chinoises. Pékin ne s'est pas fait attendre pour répondre avec une taxation de 125% sur les produits américains. Bref, cette escalade entre les deux premières économies mondiales a des conséquences pour la planète toute entière, ce qui inquiète et le Fonds monétaire international, et la Banque mondiale. Croissance mondiale affectée  La directrice générale du FMI l'explique elle-même mais elle reste modérée. Kristalina Georgieva estime aujourd'hui que l'incertitude sur les politiques commerciales mondiales est "hors norme”. Selon plusieurs études du FMI justement, le taux effectif moyen des droits de douane américains atteint désormais environ 20%. Et les conséquences sont très concrètes. Par exemple. le dollar s'affaiblit alors qu'il est perçu comme une valeur refuge. Et puis la croissance américaine en souffre. D'après le Peterson Institute, elle devrait tomber à 0,1% cette année. C'est loin de ce qui était envisagé il y a encore quelques semaines, à savoir 2,5%. Une tendance qui va irrémédiablement avoir un impact sur la croissance mondiale.  À lire aussiLe coût des mesures douanières de Donald Trump à l'échelle mondialeToujours d'après la directrice du FMI, il faut se préparer à revoir sa copie car l'institution financière prévoit désormais une révision à la baisse des perspectives économiques mondiales. Le rapport devrait justement être publié cette semaine. Si en janvier, avant l'investiture de Donald Trump, la croissance mondiale pour 2025-2026 était estimée à 3,3%, elle devrait diminuer. Ce chiffre semble aujourd'hui optimiste voire irréaliste car la croissance de la planète aurait dû être stimulée par celle des États-Unis. Or, on l'a dit, elle devrait être pratiquement atone. Un multilatéralisme mis à mal Ce n'est presque plus à prouver, Donald Trump a une vision assez personnelle du multilatéralisme. Le problème, c'est que les États-Unis sont les premiers actionnaires du FMI. Le pays est aussi essentiel dans le fonctionnement de la Banque mondiale puisqu'il y est représenté via 17% des capitaux de l'institution. Et lorsque l'administration Trump remet en cause son rôle dans l'activité de ces deux instances, c'est en effet tout un pan de l'économie mondiale qui est en sursis. À lire aussiSur la piste d'une machine à café pour comprendre les effets des taxes douanières de TrumpL'aide au développement est un secteur très affecté. D'après l'OCDE, elle a diminué de 7% l'an passé. Cette année, elle devrait encore baisser, entre -9 et -17%. Concrètement ce sont des dizaines de milliards d'euros en moins. Les patrons du FMI et de la Banque mondiale appellent ainsi à des réformes profondes de l'économie, plus équilibrée, plus résiliente, avec une priorité: continuer à dialoguer avec toutes les parties, même les États-Unis. Mais pour échanger, il faut être deux, et Donald Trump ne compte visiblement pas faire partie de la discussion.

① In response to reports that Washington plans to put pressure on other countries to restrict trade with China in exchange for exemptions to US tariffs, China has called on countries not to appease the US. What could be the consequences of appeasing the Trump administration in trade? (00:53)② US Vice President JD Vance is in India for a four-day visit. We explore whether India can reach a trade deal with the Trump administration and more in bilateral relations. (13:34)③ Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for breaking an Easter ceasefire. How realistic is the prospect of a peace agreement in the near future? (24:49)④ Iran has called its latest talks with the US on a potential nuclear deal useful. How likely will the two sides reach a deal? (33:55)⑤ What has enabled China to host the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon? (41:49)

Việt Nam, cũng như nhiều quốc gia nhỏ khác, đặc biệt tại Đông Nam Á, bị kẹt trong cuộc chiến thương mại khốc liệt giữa Hoa Kỳ và Trung Quốc. Giới chuyên gia đều cho rằng Hà Nội đang phải khéo léo lèo lái để không làm mất lòng “sư huynh” phương Bắc nhưng cũng không được chọc giận Mỹ, thị trường xuất khẩu lớn nhất, trong khi mức thuế đối ứng 46% vẫn lủng lẳng trên đầu. Trung Quốc là nước duy nhất không được tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump hoãn áp thuế và hiện bị áp mức thuế 145%, thậm chí là 245% đối với một số mặt hàng. Song song với việc “quyết đấu đến cùng” với Washington, Bắc Kinh tìm cách vận động “đoàn kết” chống lại cuộc chiến thuế quan do Mỹ đơn phương áp đặt. Trung Quốc nói chuyện với Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, gặp hai đối tác Hàn Quốc và Nhật Bản. Chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình nhanh chóng công du ba nước đối tác Đông Nam Á, bắt đầu từ Việt Nam.Trung Quốc thử độ dẻo dai của “ngoại giao cây tre” Việt NamĐây là chuyến thăm cấp Nhà nước lần thứ 5 đến Việt Nam của chủ tịch Trung Quốc Tập Cận Bình. Trả lời RFI ngày 14/04, Emmanuel Véron, nhà nghiên cứu cộng tác tại Trường Hàng hải và Viện Inalco, thành viên Viện Pháp Nghiên cứu về Đông Á (IFRAE), nhận định :“Điều này cho thấy tầm quan trọng về kinh tế, cũng như chiến lược của Việt Nam đối với Trung Quốc. Xin nhắc lại một chút là trong thời kỳ Chiến tranh lạnh, trước đó là chiến tranh Đông Dương, chiến tranh Việt Nam, Trung Quốc hậu thuẫn cho Việt Nam, cho Việt Cộng. Điều này cũng cho thấy rõ sự gắn kết khá mạnh mẽ giữa chế độ Cộng sản hai nước và được phát triển hơn nhờ dần dần mở cửa nền kinh tế từ 30-40 năm trở lại đây. Có thể thấy là đúng, giữa hai nước có mối liên hệ rất đặc biệt. Lần này, chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình bắt đầu vòng công du Đông Nam Á với điểm đến đầu tiên là Việt Nam để khẳng định điều này và để có được nhưng bảo đảm về mặt thuế quan, đầu tư hoặc những bảo đảm về mặt hội nhập kinh tế Trung Quốc và Việt Nam”.Trái với một tổng thống Mỹ khó lường, chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình cố thể hiện Trung Quốc là “đối tác đáng tin cậy” và là “người bảo vệ thương mại toàn cầu”. Thái độ của ông Tập cũng được các nhà quan sát chú ý khi thăm Việt Nam, luôn tươi cười, thân thiện, “tặng quà lưu niệm trên đường đi”, có nghĩa là “các thỏa thuận thương mại mới và thắt chặt quan hệ đối tác chiến lược”, theo nhận định của nhà nghiên cứu Wen-Ti Sung, thành viên không thường trú của Trung tâm Trung Quốc toàn cầu thuộc Atlantic Council (Hội đồng Đại Tây Dương) và được trang CNN trích dẫn ngày 14/04.Đọc thêmChủ tịch Trung Quốc kêu gọi Việt Nam hợp lực chống đòn thuế quan của MỹTrung Quốc và Việt Nam ký 45 văn bản thỏa thuận hợp tác tập trung vào các lĩnh vực then chốt như kết nối hạ tầng, thương mại, chuỗi cung ứng, trí tuệ nhân tạo, nông nghiệp, phát triển nguồn lực, hàng không và đường sắt (*). Chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình hứa “thị trường lớn Trung Quốc luôn mở cửa cho Việt Nam”. Ông cũng đề cao vai trò của Việt Nam khi kêu gọi hai nước hợp tác để duy trì “sự ổn định của hệ thống thương mại tự do toàn cầu, chuỗi cung ứng, công nghiệp” và cùng phản đối “hành vi bắt nạt đơn phương”, ám chỉ đến quyết định áp thuế đối ứng của chính quyền Mỹ, trong đó Việt Nam chịu mức thuế cao 46%.Nhìn chung, theo Wen-Ti Sung, chuyến thăm Việt Nam trong khuôn khổ vòng công du Đông Nam Á (Malaysia và Cam Bốt) của ông Tập Cận Bình có hai mục đích : Về mặt kinh tế, tìm cách đa dạng hóa dấu ấn kinh tế của Trung Quốc trên toàn thế giới ; về chính sách đối ngoại, nhằm kéo các nước lại gần Trung Quốc trong khi những nước này vẫn nín thở về mức thuế đối ứng, mới chỉ được Mỹ tạm đình chỉ 90 ngày.Thương mại Việt Nam không thể tách rời đối tác Trung QuốcThương mại Việt Nam và Trung Quốc đã cán mốc kỷ lục mới 205 tỷ đô la trong năm 2024, trong đó khối lượng nhập khẩu của Việt Nam là 144 tỷ đô la. Việt Nam là một trong những thị trường xuất khẩu chính của Trung Quốc và Trung Quốc cũng lắp ráp nhiều mặt hàng ở Việt Nam và sau đó Việt Nam xuất khẩu với số lượng lớn sang Hoa Kỳ. Chính vì thế Việt Nam bị coi là “sân sau” của Trung Quốc và bị Mỹ áp mức thuế 46%. Nhà nghiên cứu Emmanuel Véron nhận định :“Trao đổi thương mại giữa Việt Nam và Trung Quốc đã tăng hơn 15% trong năm 2024. Con số này cũng cho thấy lợi ích về thương mại, công nghệ và công nghiệp của Trung Quốc là sau cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính 2007-2008, chuyển chuỗi sản xuất dệt may, cũng như một số ngành công nghiệp khác sang Việt Nam hoặc một số nước ở Đông Nam Á. Nói tóm lại là có sự hội nhập kinh tế giữa hai nước. Ngoài ra, trong những năm gần đây, một phần các thị trường vững chắc, trong đó có Mỹ và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu, đã xích lại gần Việt Nam bởi vì nền kinh tế nước này đã hiệu quả hơn, các công trình hạ tầng có chất lượng tốt hơn và hoạt động hậu cần logistic cũng được củng cố. Việt Nam đã hội nhập vào quá trình toàn cầu hóa từ 10 đến 15 năm nay, đặc biệt là nhờ năng lực của Trung Quốc”.Đọc thêmChủ tịch Trung Quốc Tập Cận Bình công du Việt Nam kêu gọi tăng cường quan hệ thương mại song phươngTrung Quốc mang lợi ích kinh tế xoa dịu tranh chấp ở Biển ĐôngKhi công bố hàng loạt thỏa thuận hợp tác thương mại, công nghệ, phát triển xanh… chủ tịch Trung Quốc cũng cố xoa dịu những căng thẳng về tranh chấp chủ quyền giữa hai nước ở Biển Đông. Trong điểm 9 của Tuyên bố chung, Việt Nam và Trung Quốc khẳng định “hai bên trao đổi ý kiến chân thành, thẳng thắn về vấn đề trên biển, nhấn mạnh cần kiểm soát tốt hơn và tích cực giải quyết bất đồng trên biển, cùng duy trì hòa bình, ổn định ở Biển Đông”. Dù vào tháng 02 trước đó, Trung Quốc tổ chức tập trận bắn đạn thật ở gần vịnh Bắc Bộ sau khi Hà Nội công bố bản đồ xác định các yêu sách lãnh thổ.Liệu những thỏa thuận mới được ký kết có thể xóa bỏ những căng thẳng về chủ quyền, nhất là ở Biển Đông, hay không ? Nhà nghiên cứu Emmanuel Véron nhận định :“Dù sao đó cũng là mong muốn, một trong những đòn bẩy của Bắc Kinh. Có nghĩa là nhân chuyến công du Hà Nội, chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình nhắc lại vai trò đặc biệt của Việt Nam, được Trung Quốc coi là “người em” ở Đông Nam Á, theo văn hóa Trung Quốc và phần nào có chung sự phát triển về con người. Do đó, Bắc Kinh sẽ cố kích hoạt đòn bẩy thương mại và công nghệ để xóa những căng thẳng đang có ở Biển Đông, cho dù Trung Quốc rất hung hăng trong hoạt động quân sự hóa nhiều vùng biển, đi ngược với luật pháp quốc tế”.Động thái hòa dịu này còn diễn ra trong bối cảnh Việt Nam và một số nước Đông Nam Á có tranh chấp chủ quyền ở Biển Đông với Trung Quốc đang có những thỏa thuận hợp tác riêng về hàng hải để đánh dấu chủ quyền, như với Philippines, sắp tới là với Indonesia.Tránh chọc giận tổng thống Trump vì còn đàm phán thuế với MỹGiới chuyên gia cho rằng khi trải thảm đỏ đón chủ tịch Trung Quốc, Việt Nam cũng cần hành động thận trọng và tránh tỏ ra ngả về phía Bắc Kinh vì việc này có nguy cơ khiêu khích nguyên thủ Mỹ trong các cuộc đàm phán về thuế đối ứng. Và tổng thống Donald Trump đã sớm cho ý kiến ngay ngày 14/04 khi chủ tịch Tập Cận Bình đến Hà Nội : Tôi không đổ lỗi cho Trung Quốc. Tôi không đổ lỗi cho Việt Nam. Tôi đã thấy họ gặp nhau… đó là một cuộc gặp đáng yêu. Cuộc gặp giống như đang cố gắng tìm ra câu trả lời : Làm thế nào để chúng ta có thể lừa gạt Hoa Kỳ.Thực ra, trước khi đón chủ tịch Trung Quốc, Việt Nam đã có nhiều hành động trấn an chính quyền Mỹ : mua thêm hàng hóa Mỹ (khí hóa lỏng LNG, máy bay Boeing…), đề xuất đánh thuế 0% hàng hóa của nhau. Hà Nội khẳng định thắt chặt kiểm soát đối với một số hoạt động thương mại với Trung Quốc để bảo đảm hàng hóa xuất khẩu sang Mỹ với nhãn hiệu “Sản xuất tại Việt Nam”.Đọc thêmViệt Nam : “Bạn” hay “thù” trong chính sách đánh thuế của Trump ?Nói tóm lại, Hà Nội đang ở thế khó. Tuy nhiên, chiến lược “ngoại giao cây tre” của Việt Nam đã phát huy hiệu quả, theo nhận định với RFI Tiếng Việt ngày 18/04 của nhà nghiên cứu Laurent Gédéon, giảng viên Trường Sư phạm Lyon (Pháp) :“Việt Nam ở trong thế rất tế nhị và trong mọi trường hợp đều đòi hỏi rất nhiều kỹ năng ngoại giao. Trên thực tế, sách lược “ngoại giao tre” đã phát huy hiệu quả rất tốt và Việt Nam đã cố gắng duy trì khoảng cách cân bằng giữa một bên là Trung Quốc và bên kia là Hoa Kỳ cùng với các đồng minh của Mỹ, ít nhất là xét về góc độ địa-chính trị.Nhưng xét về mặt kinh tế, tình hình phức tạp hơn một chút vì nền kinh tế Việt Nam phụ thuộc một phần vào dòng chảy kinh tế gắn kết Việt Nam với Trung Quốc. Một trong những chỉ trích của Washington đối với Hà Nội, và được thể hiện rõ trong việc tăng thuế hải quan liên quan đến hàng hóa Việt Nam xuất sang Hoa Kỳ, liên quan đến việc Mỹ cho rằng Việt Nam là “sân sau” cho các công ty Trung Quốc để lách lệnh trừng phạt của Mỹ nhắm vào sản phẩm Trung Quốc. Nói cách khác, các công ty Trung Quốc đang chuyển sản xuất đến Việt Nam để có thể xuất khẩu sản phẩm của họ từ Việt Nam, nhờ đó được hưởng lợi từ mức thuế áp dụng cho Việt Nam.Đọc thêmLãnh đạo Việt Nam tuyên bố sẵn sàng giảm thuế xuống 0% đối với hàng nhập từ MỹVà tình hình này thực sự là khó xử lý cho Hà Nội vì Việt Nam không thể ngăn cản việc thành lập các công ty Trung Quốc do những hậu quả kinh tế từ việc này. Đồng thời, về mặt ngoại giao, Hà Nội cũng không muốn bị coi là gần gũi hoặc đại diện cho lợi ích của Bắc Kinh trước Washington.Vì vậy, tôi nghĩ Việt Nam sẽ cố gắng đàm phán với Mỹ và cố gắng nhấn mạnh rằng họ có khả năng quản lý việc thành lập các nhà máy Trung Quốc ở Việt Nam hoặc di dời các nhà máy Trung Quốc sang lãnh thổ Việt Nam.Chúng ta nên nhớ rằng đằng sau chuyện này còn có sự cạnh tranh mạnh mẽ giữa Trung Quốc và Mỹ, không chỉ đơn thuần về kinh tế, mà còn về địa-chính trị và địa-chiến lược đối với khu vực này và Mỹ hiểu rằng Washington chẳng được lợi khi đẩy những nước đang có lập trường “trung lập” hoặc “trung dung” vào vòng tay của Bắc Kinh. Cho nên đẩy Hà Nội vào vòng tay của Bắc Kinh chắc chắn sẽ là một sai lầm về mặt chiến lược.Vì vậy, tôi nghĩ rằng sẽ có các cuộc đàm phán và hai bên sẽ tìm ra được một kiểu thỏa thuận giúp cho Hà Nội tiếp tục duy trì vị thế cân bằng giữa một bên là Trung Quốc bên kia là Hoa Kỳ”.******* (*) Ba dự án đường sắt khổ tiêu chuẩn : (1) Lào Cao - Hà Nội - Hải Phòng, (2) Lạng Sơn - Hà Nội, (3) Móng Cái - Hạ Long - Hải Phòng.

Stop us if you've heard this before: We're in an unprecedented economic moment. But this time really is different. America's place in the global economy is shifting, and what happens next is going to matter for businesses, consumers and you. This special Marketplace broadcast, hosted by Kai Ryssdal, is focused on helping you understand the scale and scope of the economic change in real time. Here's what you'll hear:Kai interviews experts about what happens when investors and businesses can't plan, the relationship between tariffs and the return of manufacturing, and what we should think about employment going forward.On-the-ground stories from small businesses in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington state, California and Iowa. Reporting from Sabri Ben-Achour, Justin Ho and Kristin Schwab on global trade without the United States, recession forecasting, and the industry that may experience the most tariff pain.Listener questions about the bond market, tariff revenue, the role of the U.S. dollar, global confidence and much more.We count on you, our listeners, to help cover the cost of the reporting that you rely on. If you can, please donate to help keep Marketplace free and accessible for all.

Stop us if you've heard this before: We're in an unprecedented economic moment. But this time really is different. America's place in the global economy is shifting, and what happens next is going to matter for businesses, consumers and you. This special Marketplace broadcast, hosted by Kai Ryssdal, is focused on helping you understand the scale and scope of the economic change in real time. Here's what you'll hear:Kai interviews experts about what happens when investors and businesses can't plan, the relationship between tariffs and the return of manufacturing, and what we should think about employment going forward.On-the-ground stories from small businesses in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington state, California and Iowa. Reporting from Sabri Ben-Achour, Justin Ho and Kristin Schwab on global trade without the United States, recession forecasting, and the industry that may experience the most tariff pain.Listener questions about the bond market, tariff revenue, the role of the U.S. dollar, global confidence and much more.We count on you, our listeners, to help cover the cost of the reporting that you rely on. If you can, please donate to help keep Marketplace free and accessible for all.

Stop us if you've heard this before: We're in an unprecedented economic moment. But this time really is different. America's place in the global economy is shifting, and what happens next is going to matter for businesses, consumers and you. This special Marketplace broadcast, hosted by Kai Ryssdal, is focused on helping you understand the scale and scope of the economic change in real time. Here's what you'll hear:Kai interviews experts about what happens when investors and businesses can't plan, the relationship between tariffs and the return of manufacturing, and what we should think about employment going forward.On-the-ground stories from small businesses in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington state, California and Iowa. Reporting from Sabri Ben-Achour, Justin Ho and Kristin Schwab on global trade without the United States, recession forecasting, and the industry that may experience the most tariff pain.Listener questions about the bond market, tariff revenue, the role of the U.S. dollar, global confidence and much more.We count on you, our listeners, to help cover the cost of the reporting that you rely on. If you can, please donate to help keep Marketplace free and accessible for all.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become one of the most influential figures in American politics thanks to his significant role in the second Trump administration. Despite his lack of political experience, Musk has become the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, participates in some cabinet meetings, and even spent millions on federal and state elections. And though Musk's relationship with the White House may be unusual, it's not unprecedented. Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy looks back at other political outsiders who played key roles in influencing presidents throughout history. President Trump's top domestic priority is the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which includes key parts of his agenda like strengthening the border, bolstering defense capabilities, and extending the Trump tax cuts. While Republicans control both the House and Senate and seem broadly united on getting many—or all—of the items done, passage is not inevitable. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds discusses the “Big, Beautiful Bill” and how it will wind up on the President's desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nats emerged victorious on Saturday in Colorado, but a 12-2 lead turned into a 12-11 escape act. Mark (From Coors Field) & Al run through the dizzying afternoon that saw four Washington homers, a dominant outing by MacKenzie Gore, and the bullpen allowing eight Rockies runs in the bottom of the 7th.(05:30) Dylan Crews had his best game yet in the majors as he went deep twice and snagged a great catch in the bottom of the 8th. Crews knocked in four runs, which is thus far a career high.(07:35) James Wood slugged his 7th homer of the season out of the leadoff spot.  Wood is currently tied for the NL lead in homers with four others players including Kyle Schwarber. Wood was lifted in the middle of the game for Alex Call for defensive reasons and Al vehemently explains why he disagrees with this decision by the manager.(17:00) It got lost in the shuffle of the late game dramatics, but MacKenzie Gore was fantastic on Saturday afternoon.  Gore tied a career high with 13 Ks on 104 pitches in six frames and now leads the majors with 45 strikeouts this year.(22:30) The bullpen inherited a 12-2 lead entering the bottom of the 7th and an inning later Colorado was now behind 12-10.  Lucas Sims only recorded one out yet gave up four runs and his ERA this season is up to 15.26.  It still is better than Colin Poche's 19.29, this after he surrendered a pair of runs while also only securing one out. What can be done to fix this?(37:10) Jorge Lopez's suspension was reduced from three to two games.  He will be eligible for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.(40:00) INFORMAL NATS CHAT HANGOUT AT WALTERS ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD AT 5PM UNTIL FIRST PITCH AGAINST THE ORIOLES.

This week on Face the Nation, the Trump's administration's showdown with the courts over deportations, and a closer look at Trump's agenda on education, environmental policy and more. In a rare overnight ruling, Supreme Court justices blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport a group of Venezuelans held at a detention facility in Texas. Trump also deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia -- a Maryland resident who officials admit was expelled by mistake. Senator Chris Van Hollen is just back from visiting Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, we ask him what's next. Then, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is violating its own "Easter truce." And as President Trump signals the U.S. may walk away from its push for peace negotiations, we check in with Pennsylvania Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who's just back from a trip to Ukraine's front line. Plus, we talk with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey about her state's fight with Washington over higher education and more. And Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee joins us with an update on the economy. Finally, ahead of Earth Day, we hear from the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric and Eliot welcome former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi, Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University's school of Foreign Service and author of The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order, to discuss their article in the current issue of Foreign Affairs, "Underestimating China: Why America Needs a New Strategy of Allied Scale to Offset Beijing's Enduring Advantages." They discuss China's massive advantages of scale in the strategic competition with the United States and the metrics that can be used to measure it including manufacturing capacity, not only in traditional industries but also in areas like biotechnology and aviation where the U.S. used to have the lead. They note how this translates into military production of ships, ballistic missiles, and drones. While acknowledging ongoing Chinese demographic, economic and environmental problems and continuing U.S. advantages they call for right-setting U.S. understanding of China rather than swinging from defeatism to triumphalism and back again. They examine the prospects for a U.S. led alliance to offset China's scale advantages but argue that it will require a new kind of alliance management by Washington policymakers that they call "capacity-centric statecraft." They also touch on the prospects of conflict over Taiwan in the next 5 years and whether it will take the form of a cross channel invasion or a blockade.

Last week, on the night before Ohio State's visit to the White House, Kevin Noon and Tom Orr from BuckeyeHuddle.com were guests at a special event held by the Washington, DC chapter of the Ohio State Alumni Association.The event was nearly two hours of stories from the national championship season, about what it's like to cover the team, as well as a lengthy Q&A section. This is a recording of the first hour or so of that event, focused mainly on the stories from the season. 

Arnaldo Lerma - Scientology CultThe late Arnaldo Lerma joined the Opperman Report to discuss Scientology. How it works, how it threatens and how it's influence is more and more a subtext for our times.Ever heard the story of Xenu, the genocidal alien dictator who, when faced with overpopulation troubles 75 million years ago, brought billions of his subjects to Earth to execute with a lethal combination of volcanoes and hydrogen bombs? Their disembodied spirits to cling to humans and their removal can only be achieved through the teachings of the Church of Scientology? If so, you can thank Arnie Lerma.Arnaldo Pagliarini Lerma was born in Washington, D.C., in 1950, to a mother who was an executive secretary to the Sudanese ambassador and a father who was a Mexican agriculture official — and who divorced months after his birth, according to Lerma's autobiography. His mother was a Scientology official in the D.C. church around 1968, about three decades after American science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard published the first texts that would form the basis of his new religion, Scientology. By the time Lerma joined Scientology at 16 at the urging of his mother, the church had been banned in several Australian states and stripped of its tax-exempt status by the IRS, which deemed it a commercial operation for Hubbard's benefit — though a U.S. appeals court later recognized it as a religion in 1969.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Christ is risen! The glorious transformation we've been preparing for through forty days of Lenten sacrifice has arrived, but what happens to our spiritual journey now? This meditation explores the profound significance of Eastertide—not merely as the end of Lenten disciplines but as the beginning of a new way of living. From the triumphant moment when "light has triumphed over darkness," we are called to understand that Easter isn't about abandoning our spiritual progress, but redirecting it toward a fuller expression of our life in Christ.As St. Paul reminds us, being "risen with Christ" means elevating our desires toward heaven while detaching from mere earthly satisfactions. For newly baptized Catholics, this season marks their first days in the faith, while for all believers, it offers a time to balance joyful celebration with continued spiritual growth. The Easter octave specifically highlights this transition as we learn to live out the new life received in baptism.The meditation offers five practical Easter resolutions to help navigate this season properly: making a fervent communion, reciting the Haec Dies prayer at meals, sincerely greeting others with Easter joy, celebrating with family, and marking the end of Lenten austerities with small gestures of generosity. These simple practices help us maintain the proper perspective—celebrating fully while continuing to make spiritual progress.Join us throughout the Easter octave as we explore what it means to live as new creations, clothed in the victory of Christ, who has conquered death once and for all. How will you carry your Lenten transformation into this season of uninterrupted joy?Support the showSponsored by Recusant Cellars, an unapologetically Catholic and pro-life winery from Washington state. Use code BASED25 at checkout for 10% off! https://recusantcellars.com/Also sponsored by Quest Pipe Co. Get your St Isaac Jogues pipe here: https://questpipeco.com/discount/Amish?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fst-isaac-jogues-limited-edition********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://shop.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

FEMA has denied Washington State's request for $34 million in disaster aid following last November's bomb cyclone, sparking backlash from state leaders. Despite meeting all federal criteria, the state received no explanation for the rejection. The storm caused severe damage across multiple counties, leaving residents without power and damaging infrastructure. Critics argue that Washington's status as a sanctuary state and its budgetary mismanagement—like funding electric bikes amid a $15 billion deficit—undermines its credibility. The denial highlights growing frustration with liberal governance and prioritization, calling into question federal resource allocation fairness. FEMA has offered to explore alternative support routes, but the outright refusal of primary aid underscores skepticism toward liberal state policies and fiscal responsibility.

Bill Reinsch of CSIS and the Trade Guys podcast with Jay Goldberg of Digits and Dollars and the Circuit podcast join to dicuss Trump's tariff impact on semis on another CSIS-ChinaTalk Chip Chat! Bill lays out the four clashing instincts driving policy in MAGA 2.0: revenge for decades of perceived slights, a bargaining bluff to coerce concessions, a fast‑cash revenue grab, and a fantasy of instant on‑shore fab construction. Jay walks through the on‑the‑ground fallout: chip designers worrying about losing China sales, GPU‑specific duties warping supply chains, and a loophole that lets boards assembled in Mexico skate by. We explore how blanket tariffs could accelerate China's ascent in analog and trailing‑edge chips, undermine Biden‑era “ally‑first” export‑control diplomacy, and leave Commerce's BIS badly under‑resourced to enforce the rules. We also get into whether allies will sign up for Washington's crusade after being slapped themselves, and whether Nvidia, Intel, and Tesla are “too important to punish.” Outtro Music: Well Get It, Tommy Dorsey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgiHzCiB5Aw Bible‑Verse Sign‑off “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” — Proverbs 15:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bible Direction for Life is the sermon podcast of Westside Baptist Church in Bremerton, Washington. This sermon is entitled “Life After Death's Death” and was preached by Josh Bartels on Resurrection Sunday, April 20th, 2025. If you would like to learn more about Westside Baptist Church, please visit our Website: www.BibleDirectionForLife.com. Subscribe to the Podcast if you would like to hear new sermons and lessons each week.  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become one of the most influential figures in American politics thanks to his significant role in the second Trump administration. Despite his lack of political experience, Musk has become the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, participates in some cabinet meetings, and even spent millions on federal and state elections. And though Musk's relationship with the White House may be unusual, it's not unprecedented. Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and former Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi Troy looks back at other political outsiders who played key roles in influencing presidents throughout history. President Trump's top domestic priority is the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which includes key parts of his agenda like strengthening the border, bolstering defense capabilities, and extending the Trump tax cuts. While Republicans control both the House and Senate and seem broadly united on getting many—or all—of the items done, passage is not inevitable. Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds discusses the “Big, Beautiful Bill” and how it will wind up on the President's desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's first 100 days are nearing their end, and Democrats are still divided on how best to respond to the White House's fast-paced style of government management. The party is openly feuding over whether it should go more left, move to the center, abandon identity politics, or fight even harder for groups it thinks need to be fought for. FOX News Rundown host Chris Foster discussed this with Martha MacCallum the other day. The Anchor and Executive Editor of “The Story with Martha MacCallum” and the host of the Untold Story podcast discussed how the Democrats have picked up some questionable causes since President Trump took office and weighed in on the emergence of New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a party leader. MaCallum also discussed the start of President Trump's second term, his biggest accomplishments, and what issues will be key to the Republicans' success in the 2026 and 2028 elections. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with FOX NEWS' Martha MacCallum and get even more of her take on the Democrats' disarray and the President's first 100 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lael Paul Johnson is a Professional Salmon & Steelhead Guide who brings anglers on several of world class rivers such as, The Hoh, Humtpulips, Clearwater, Satsop, Wynoochee, Skagit & Skykomish River. These rivers feature beautiful mountain views, lush rain forests, emerald green waters and the peace and serenity that you can only find on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. He has the passion and experience to take you places some can only dream of and make them accessible to you while fishing for Salmon & Steelhead. Each trip is specifically engineered for the clients he has on board that day whether it be old or young, male or female. The main objective of each trip is to provide his clients with a picture of a lifetime!

Can a teen who commits murder ever truly be rehabilitated? Journalist Claudia Rowe shares the story of 16—year-old Maryanne Atkins and how a Washington state law gave her a second chance—offering therapy, stability, and education instead of adult prison. As more states rethink youth sentencing, we explore the benefits of real rehabilitation instead of being thrust into a justice system built around punishment. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-juvie-to-prison-is-rehabilitation-possible-after-committing-murder-at-age-16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

« Combien de temps durera cette guerre ? Ce n'est pas nous qui pouvons le décider. (…) Quelle qu'en soit la durée, nous ne céderons jamais ! On se battra jusqu'au triomphe ! » grondait Mao Zedong, fondateur de la République populaire de Chine, le 7 février 1953, alors que la Chine défendait ce qui deviendra la Corée du Nord face aux forces américaines, alliées, elles, du Sud.Un discours avec une forte résonance actuelle, cité par l'hebdomadaire français l'Express, qui nous offre cette semaine un important dossier sur comment la Chine se prépare depuis des années au choc commercial avec les États-Unis. Loin de faire allégeance à Donald Trump, le « géant asiatique » rend coup pour coup aux taxes douanières du président américain.Une réponse que la Chine risque de payer au prix fort. Mais elle est prête à le faire. D'ailleurs, cela a déjà commencé, note l'Express : « Amazon annule des commandes en provenance de Chine. Et des bateaux chargés de marchandises qui devaient prendre la mer restent à quai dans les ports de Shanghai ».Le régime chinois est persuadé que Washington jettera l'éponge en premier et s'accroche à des signes. Par exemple, Donald Trump a déjà cédé sur les ordinateurs, smartphones et autres produits high-tech chinois : plus aucune taxe pour entrer sur le territoire américain.Les leviers de PékinPourtant, sur le papier, « la Chine est largement désavantagée », selon l'Express : Pékin exporte bien plus aux États-Unis qu'elle n'importe. Mais c'est sans compter sur des leviers que Washington n'a pas. Le régime autoritaire chinois peut « limiter les sorties de ses capitaux », rappelle l'Express. Et sa propagande n'aura aucun mal à faire penser aux ménages chinois que c'est la faute de Donald Trump en cas de baisse substantielle du niveau de vie.Cet affrontement commercial effraie l'Europe et son industrie. « L'empire est à venir », « Cette déferlante chinoise qui menace la France », titre Marianne, qui rapporte cette semaine, page 17, que les capitaines d'industrie européens craignent la balle perdue dans cet affrontement. L'UE est le deuxième marché de consommateurs du monde. Si les exportations chinoises ne vont plus aux États-Unis, elles risquent de déferler sur l'Europe : millions d'objets à prix moindre. Une éventualité qui fait courir des risques aggravés pour des pans économiques français dont Marianne fait la liste. Et en première ligne : l'automobile, suivie de la bagagerie et maroquinerie. Puis viennent les fabricants de câbles électriques, de meubles et de robinets.« L'apaisement, c'est du vent » entre la France et l'AlgérieAprès l'expulsion de 12 agents diplomatiques français par Alger, Marianne revient sur la désescalade espérée au départ entre les deux pays, avant ce regain de tension. « Illusion ! » : le voyage de Jean-Noël Barrot en Algérie le 6 avril « n'était qu'un leurre », déplore le magazine : « Alger n'a en fait promis aucun geste. Pas de retour de l'ambassadeur algérien en France, rappelé par son pays depuis juillet dernier. Pas de date pour une libération de l'auteur franco-algérien Boualem Sansal, retenu depuis cinq mois. Aucune amélioration quant à l'application des mesures d'éloignement prononcées contre des Algériens », relève Marianne.Viennent donc ces expulsions d'agents diplomatiques. Réaction de l'Algérie à la détention d'un de ses agents consulaires, accusé d'avoir fomenté l'enlèvement d'un opposant politique algérien sur le sol français. « Pendant que l'Élysée tergiverse », souffle Marianne, « les problèmes perdurent et s'aggravent ».« Immigration, le conclave de la gauche »L'hebdomadaire français le Nouvel Observateur a enfermé une trentaine de personnalités de la gauche française dans ses locaux : des politiques, des patrons d'ONG ou des membres de la société civile. Cela dans le but de parler de l'immigration. Ce thème, très présent dans le débat public français, est porté essentiellement par la droite et l'extrême droite, qui dénoncent « une invasion migratoire ». La gauche, elle, selon le Nouvel Obs, « peine à exprimer sa propre vision et un contre-discours ».De ces rencontres sont sorties 12 propositions que liste l'hebdomadaire. Parmi elles : « permettre aux citoyens français de parrainer des candidats à la citoyenneté », ou encore « proposer systématiquement l'enseignement du français à l'ensemble des étrangers » qui arrivent sur le territoire pour la première fois. Des ovnis dans le débat public français, marqué par une poussée des conservatismes.

Giorgia Meloni a Washington per l'Italia e per l'Europa. Così la premier italiana nel suo messaggio al presidente Trump, che apre dopo settimane di dichiarazioni antieuropee ad un incontro con i vertici dell'Unione europea. Un confronto che sarà l'inizio di un "disgelo" tra Washington e Bruxelles? O sarà invece un precedente pericoloso per l'identità stessa ed il ruolo dell'Unione europea? Ne parliamo a Europa Europa, in onda domenica alle 11,30. Nella seconda parte facciamo invece tappa a Istanbul, la città senza tempo tra Europa e Asia, accompagnati da Marta Ottaviani e dal suo "Istanbul. Cronache graffianti dalla città degli imperatori".

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 1 Nationals at Rockies 3PM ET—Jake Irvin will start for Washington in Game 1. Irvin in four starts on the campaign deals with an ERA Of 3.91 with WHIP of 1.22. The right hander fans 19.1% with 7.4% walks. Ground balls sit at 43.5% with 1.57 home runs per nine innings. Kyle Freeland is the start for Colorado. Freeland has four starts with an ERA of 4.88 and WHIP of 1.21. The left hander strikes out 17% with 2% walks. Grounders are 55.8% with limited home run damage.

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 2 Nationals at Rockies 8PM ET—Brad Lord will start for Washington. Lord in five appearances on the season deals with an ERA of 4.82 and WHIP of 1.93. The right hander strikes out 11.9% with 16.7% walks. Ground balls served at 37.9% with no homers allowed. Antonio Senzatela starts for Colorado. Senzatela has four starts in 2025 with an ERA of 5.89 and WHIP of 2.18. The veteran fans 7.8% with 4.4% walks. Ground balls dealt at 56.4% with 1.96 home runs per nine innings.