Podcasts about week in review

It's another midweek Microbrew, with host JR Radcliffe and special guest Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic, who uses his pitching expertise to help explain what's turned Jacob Misiorowski into one of baseball's superstars seemingly overnight. They dive deep into what the Brewers have done to contribute to his success, why he's so hard to hit (yes, he throws extremely hard, but it's more than that), how he's improved physically and mentally and more on the mechanics of a one-man revolution. They also touch briefly on the arrival of Cooper Pratt, the decision to part ways with Luis Rengifo and what fans can expect from their new young shortstop.Then, we dig into the archive for a 2023 conversation with Jim Callis (27:00), draft expert from MLB.com, going over the machinations of the 2023 draft and how the Brewers put Pratt at the center of their plans. Perhaps you'll find a Misiorowski reference or two in that conversation, as well.Our semi-regular midweek episodes will tackle a bigger topic in depth, with another regular episode landing Monday morning on the week in review. 

Taiwan's delegates to the Our Ocean Conference scheduled to take place in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa next week will not be permitted to participate, according to a well-placed source. If this is the case, it would mark the third major setback for Taiwan in Africa over the past several weeks. Last month, the digital rights conference Rightscon was canceled in Lusaka, in part due to pressure from the Chinese embassy to block the participation of a small group of delegates from Taiwan. Around the same time, three African Indian Ocean island states refused to grant Taiwan President Lai Ching-te permission to overfly for a scheduled trip to Eswatini. Plus, Eric, Cobus & Géraud discuss how a labor dispute at a massive Chinese-run cobalt mine in the DRC came to an end and the latest in the U.S.-China critical minerals competition in Africa.

Jones and Keefe got back into the Patriots and discussed the biggest storylines from the three-day mandatory minicamp.  What are the year-one expectations for WR A.J. Brown?  The guys also talked about the Celtics' current position in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.  Finally, it's the Week in Review.

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Dan Kobayashi spent 16 years working as a U.S. diplomat focused on African issues, both at posts in Lesotho, Zambia, and Malawi, among others, and at the State Department's intelligence bureau in Washington, D.C. He had a close-up view of how U.S.-Africa policy has evolved over the years, particularly as it relates to China's expanding presence on the continent. Today, Dan is out of government and works as a geopolitical risk consultant in Geneva, where he also writes for his new Expatriach Substack. He joins Eric, Cobus, and Géraud to share an insider's perspective on the current state of U.S. policy towards Africa and why the notion that Washington is competing with Beijing for influence in the region is outdated.

Dan Kobayashi spent 16 years working as a U.S. diplomat focused on African issues, both at posts in Lesotho, Zambia, and Malawi, among others, and at the State Department's intelligence bureau in Washington, D.C. He had a close-up view of how U.S.-Africa policy has evolved over the years, particularly as it relates to China's expanding presence on the continent. Today, Dan is out of government and works as a geopolitical risk consultant in Geneva, where he also writes for his new Expatriach Substack. He joins Eric, Cobus, and Géraud to share an insider's perspective on the current state of U.S. policy towards Africa and why the notion that Washington is competing with Beijing for influence in the region is outdated.

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue. Peter and Harriet married quietly in Gloucestershire as the guest list told its own story about the state of the Royal Family. Andrew's investigation added a Royal Ascot allegation while Sarah Ferguson allegedly negotiates a pension for silence. Harry wasn't invited to the wedding and blames William. Meghan's US approval rating fell, As Ever launched a matchbox, and a pre-royal video of her calling hundred-dollar candles obnoxious resurfaced. Kate's shoes disappeared into a red carpet at Cancer Research UK. Idris Elba was knighted. Edward and Sophie rode a Lisbon tram. And William is hoping for a Taylor Swift wedding invitation.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

In this Week in Review, Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down SpaceX's eye-popping IPO plans and why the real story isn't rockets, but a massive, still-unproven AI bet that could reshape markets. We also unpack the growing AI arms race, from trillion-dollar IPO ambitions to Nvidia's push into everyday devices, and why even blockbuster earnings aren't always enough to satisfy investors. Plus, we look at evolving tariffs and a two-speed economy, where red-hot manufacturing contrasts with rising uncertainty elsewhere.

In this Week in Review, Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen dig into SpaceX's headline-grabbing IPO—and why the bigger story may be its bold (and unproven) AI ambitions. They also explore the intensifying AI arms race, from trillion-dollar valuations to Nvidia's push into everyday tech, and what it means when even standout earnings fail to impress. Plus, a look at shifting tariffs and a two-speed economy, where strong manufacturing momentum meets growing uncertainty beneath the surface.  Also, a segment on structuring student loan plans.

This "Week in Review" from Exopolitics Today focuses on the latest in UFOs and alien secrets. It discusses the Pentagon releasing new ufo files, a congressman's statement about ufo disclosure, and NASA's plans for a moon base. The content also touches on MITRE reviewing uap archives and the potential involvement of extra terrestrials in abductions and reverse-engineering programs, highlighting various government secrets related to ufo encounters.00:00:00 - Topics00:02:00 - Remote viewing is not only used by the military intelligence community to get info about peer adversaries, but also in major corporations. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/206033818317119492700:08:29 - Aliens.gov website launches as a double entendre - https://exopolitics.org/aliens-gov-website-launches-one-day-to-trump-pentagon-and-alien-secrets-webinar/Announcement that Amy Eskridge is not dead according to an eyewitness report goes viral https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2060684402179391649Eyewitness claims Amy Eskridge is working at an underground facility and wants info released. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2060870684117524497 00:20:36 - Investigative journalist Christopher Sharp says his sources have revealed that Trump's inner circle, including RFK, Jr supports ET disclosure. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2061047722396766383 Private corporations are where all the top UFO/ET secrets are kept. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2061082786283282826Australian news media cover President Trump's UFO file releases. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H4GWZNkY5I0 Another member of the US Congress is speaking out about the classified briefings she has attended discussing the UFO phenomenon. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2061386732315021512The Watchers Were Real - Shocking Past-Life Memories, Atlantis, Lemuria & Humanity's Hidden Origins https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2061418180967268526Rep Tim Burchett says: "People are trying to block UFO disclosure because they're worried about the disruption to religions." https://x.com/InterstellarUAP/status/2061478652353679787 Portal Systems, Stargates, and Extraterrestrial Access Points https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2061926689668522464 Eyewitness claims dead scientist leads antigravity research at secret Spaceport under Green Mountain, Alabama https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2062130927749496845 Chief exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington believes most UFO sightings are actually demons https://x.com/RedPandaKoala/status/2061577351742509344Jay Stratton's Out of the Shadows, will be published by HarperCollins on October 13, 2026. https://x.com/jaystratton/status/2062157735425130814 Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Missed the headlines? We've got you. This week's Week in Review 6.6.26 breaks down the biggest news stories — with our signature unfiltered takes. From politics to pop culture, we're giving you the facts and our five cents. Stay informed. Stay entertained. Tap in now. #MyFiveCentsPodcast #NewsHeadlines #WeekInReview Don't forget to subscribe to The My Five Cents Podcasts. Available on all major podcast streaming services. We drop new podcast content weekly.

From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week's Show | How the Montreal Canadiens Pivot from Promise to ContentionSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ The details of the nixed deal at the NHL trade deadline are known.⦁ Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield received special honors from the league this week.⦁ Who is potentially available for the Habs this summer and who is not?Segment 2 | Reading Between the Lines in the Montreal Canadiens Media Conferences In all that was said in Habs' press availabilities this week, there were very clear messages as to where the Montreal Canadiens are pivoting forward.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do you believe is the organization's biggest priority heading into next season?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's China in Africa podcast episode, which also serves as a Round Table episode, C. Geraud Neema and Cobus van Staden break down why Europe is increasingly concerned about Chinese investment in Morocco's electric vehicle industry supply chain, and whether Brussels is ignoring Morocco's own industrial strategy. The conversation then turns to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, comparing the U.S. quarantine response with China's medical aid approach. The controversy in Kenya over a proposed U.S. Ebola facility shows how African public opinion toward Washington may be shifting in the post-USAID era. Finally, new Afrobarometer data from Seychelles reveals howshows that India and China are gaining positive influence in the Indian Ocean, while the U.S. continues to fall behind. Join the Discussion: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @christiangeraud  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@chinaglobalsouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social  Follow CGSP in French and Spanish: French: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Spanish: www.chinalasamericas.com | @ChinaAmericas Join us on Patreon! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Jones recaps this weeks shows in Week in Review.

Jones was joined by Justin Turpin, of WEEI.com, to discuss the Celtics, Jaylen Brown's re-listed condo, and the C's approach this offseason.  The guys also continued to talk about the health of Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and the Christian Gonzalez contract negotiations.  Finally, it's the Week in Review.

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Jerry Cornfield discuss: ⚖️ Developments in WA redistricting case

Week In Review - May 31, 2026In this episode of Groong's Week in Review, hosts Hovik and Asbed examine Armenia's May 28 Independence Day parade as campaign theater, Marco Rubio's push for critical minerals deals, and the strategic risks of TRIPP in Syunik. We discuss how Pashinyan's military parade coincides with Armenian prisoners of war held hostage in Baku, the questionable financing of weapons through $8 billion in external debt, and the broader geopolitical pressures from Russia and Iran as Armenia heads into the 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election.Topics:May 28 and StatehoodParade as Campaign TheaterRubio's Armenia AgreementsMinerals Without GuaranteesTRIPP Risks in SyunikRussia and Iran PushbackElection Climate and RepressionHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 553 | Recorded: June 1, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/553VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oO5kbg6B_Q8#Armenia #May28 #MarcoRubio #TRIPP #Syunik #CriticalMinerals #ElectionFraud #RussiaArmeniaSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

This week on the Option Select Podcast, we kick things off with our usual week-in-review, sharing what we've been playing, watching, and getting into since the last episode. From gaming adventures to random tangents, nothing is off-limits. We also dive into the latest gaming news, discuss what's been happening across the industry, and give our thoughts on some of the biggest stories making waves this week. As always, expect plenty of opinions, questionable takes, and a few unexpected detours along the way. Thanks for spending part of your week with us, and don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a friend. See you next time on the Option Select Podcast!

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue. Andrew's investigation expands again — now including a Royal Ascot allegation — as new documents raise questions about the late Queen's role, Andrew Lownie's paperback lands with fresh claims, and the Peter Phillips wedding guest list loses Beatrice and Eugenie, while Taylor Swift declines to interact with them at a party. Reconciliation reports continue as Harry and Meghan reportedly have a significant row over a Balmoral summer visit. Meghan's YouGov approval hits a historic low of nineteen percent. As Ever launches a matchbox. William is confirmed as a regular listener of an Aston Villa podcast. And there may or may not be a royal invitation to a Taylor Swift wedding.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

What sports/entertainment events would you love to see on The Blue - we have a few thoughts and so do our listeners, B.J. (BNN Report), Prater and Johnny go through the Boise State football schedule and predict the first 11 games (9-2 or 7-4?), new College of Western Idaho athletic director Mahmood Sheikh joins the show in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about starting a new athletic program (#OtterProud), Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, Baseball with Bob (and no-hitters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What sports/entertainment events would you love to see on The Blue - we have a few thoughts and so do our listeners, B.J. (BNN Report), Prater and Johnny go through the Boise State football schedule and predict the first 11 games (9-2 or 7-4?), new College of Western Idaho athletic director Mahmood Sheikh joins the show in the KTIK Lithia Ford of Boise Studio to talk about starting a new athletic program (#OtterProud), Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, Baseball with Bob (and no-hitters)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week's Show | The Dream Ends: What Went Right and Wrong for the Montreal CanadiensSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ One Canadiens prospects has an opportunity to win the 2026 Memorial Cup.⦁ The NHL has provided a lump sum to the Montreal Canadiens for reaching the third round.⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the playoffs?Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Playoff Run Ends: 10 Things We LearnedWe take our listeners through a series of ten observations about this Habs postseason appearance and try to make sense out of what went wrong, what went right, and what needs to happen for this team to take the next step forward.Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What are the biggest things standing between the Canadiens and a Stanley Cup Final appearance?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

The U.S. is rapidly reshaping its trade and industrial policies to build new critical mineral supply chains as part of a broader effort to reduce the country's dependence on China for these strategic resources. So far, however, most of Washington's deals have focused primarily on securing access to raw materials such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earths. That alone may not be enough to compete with China, which has spent decades investing hundreds of billions of dollars in the infrastructure, processing capacity, and skilled workforce needed to build resilient supply chains. Zainab Usman, senior research scholar and managing director of international programs at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, recently published a new paper examining how the U.S. is adapting its trade policies to strengthen its critical minerals strategy. She joins Eric and Géraud from Washington to discuss whether these efforts can realistically help the United States narrow the gap with China.

Jones and Keefe continued to talk about the latest on Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony's injury.  The guys also discussed last night's loss to the Braves, why the Sox continue to use Greg Weissert, and the possibility of a lockout.  Finally, it's the Week in Review.

This "Week in Review" from Exopolitics Today focuses on the latest in UFOs and alien secrets. It discusses the Pentagon releasing new ufo files, a congressman's statement about ufo disclosure, and NASA's plans for a moon base. The content also touches on MITRE reviewing uap archives and the potential involvement of aliens in abductions and reverse-engineering programs.00:00:00 - Topics 00:01:19 - Trump is about to sign an executive order making it possible for whistleblowers to come forward without them being punished for violating their NDAs https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/20581484355517813700:05:24 - President Trump is the driving force behind official UFO disclosure releases according to Anna Paulina Luna. https://x.com/ThePatriotOasis/status/205798554973071403900:08:14 - Dan Burisch a microbiologist who was tasked to look after “J-Rod”, an Alien being from the future. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205856629468998879500:12:30 - Mr X, came forward in 2006 to reveal that UFO files were being archived in a major aerospace company https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205858653555800518400:19:10 - The Trump Administration is consulting with religious leaders about how to reveal the truth about ET life. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205886699322311092600:21:53 - Disclosure Project Press Conference at the National Press Club used flying triangle image first released by Jorge Pabon (JP). https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205887223216464304100:25:59 - PENTAGON UFO FILES EXPOSED?! JP Reveals TR-3Bs, Nordic Beings & Secret AGI Suits https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205888158305502460700:26:32 - Rep. Tim Burchett says that "Trump will deliver UFO Disclosure - If The Deep State don't kill him first”. https://x.com/InterstellarUAP/status/2058928847454716409 00:29:53 - Composite of three photos of a flying triangle-shaped craft taken near MacDill AFB on Sept 4, 2017, by Jorge Pabon (JP) https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2059258745977176398 00:31:06 - Here is the third in a sequence of three photos Jorge Pabon (JP) took of a flying saucer craft on January 12, 2018. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2059397634935357648 00:32:36 - NASA just officially unveiled their master plan for a permanent Moon Base at the lunar South Pole https://x.com/XFreeze/status/2059349030514094568 00:34:37 - HE TOOK THIS UFO PHOTO... Then Everything Changed https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205959308867103555100:37:18 - President Trump goes to the essence of what his UFO disclosure initiative is all about: "releasing information regarding extraterrestrials." https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2059814411204788325 00:39:33 - Eric Burlison has received good advice to go after federally funded organizations such as MITRE in search of UFO-related records. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/205982735844243488500:42:39 - The new false narrative is that alien spacecraft have only recently been successfully reverse engineered and they are being used to protect us from Gray aliens conducting abductions. 00:48:07 - Disclosure Day the Exopolitical perspective00:49:57 - May 30 Webinar on Trump, Pentagon & Alien Secrets https://www.crowdcast.io/c/trump-pentagon-alien-disclosureJoin Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Ricki and Tim tackled spiralled into the shocking discovery that a 33-year-old listener had never been to a concert in his life. Then we unpacked the story of a man trapped in a restaurant toilet with no toilet paper who started leaving frantic one-star Google reviews begging for help while his fajitas went cold. Ricki also shared the very Tim moment a tiny child on a rollercoaster started screaming and swearing. Plus the best Caller of the Week, the biggest moments from the Week In Review and plenty of absolute chaos before the weekend kicks off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 1, one day after the U.S. and Israel launched what would become the ongoing war with Iran, Ren Hanjun, a visiting professor at Peking University, posted a video on WeChat predicting that China would emerge as one of the conflict's biggest beneficiaries. Three months later, that prediction appears increasingly accurate. Demand for Chinese EVs, solar panels, and other clean energy technologies is surging, especially across developing regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa. Li Shuo, director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a CGSP non-resident fellow, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss how disruptions to global oil and gas supplies are accelerating the shift toward Chinese renewable energy and mobility solutions.

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue. Andrew's police investigation dramatically expands to include sexual offences and corruption as Thames Valley Police assemble a specialist team, appeal for victims, and confirm early contact with the Crown Prosecution Service. Andrew Lownie's updated book adds dog-kicking allegations and fresh Fergie claims. King Charles drums, does whiskey shots before lunch, gets hit by a seagull, and declares a toilet roll "very important" across three days in Northern Ireland. Camilla pulls a Guinness. William loses his voice in Istanbul celebrating Villa's Europa League win. Harry and Meghan mark eight years with penguins and a BA card. And neither of them got invited to Peter's wedding.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

This episode of Exopolitics Today's "Week In Review" covers recent developments in the world of UFOs and potential alien life. Dr. Michael Salla analyzes a Fox News report on alien life findings and discusses Elon Musk's questions about aliens, alongside mentions of leaked Department of War documents. The discussion also touches upon the ongoing push for disclosure surrounding uap and alien phenomena, including comments from Donald Trump.

Missed the headlines? We've got you. This week's Week in Review 5.23.26 breaks down the biggest news stories — with our signature unfiltered takes. From politics to pop culture, we're giving you the facts and our five cents. Stay informed. Stay entertained. Tap in now. #MyFiveCentsPodcast #NewsHeadlines #WeekInReview Don't forget to subscribe to The My Five Cents Podcasts. Available on all major podcast streaming services. We drop new podcast content weekly.

This Week's Show | Dare to Dream: Can the Montreal Canadiens Deliver an Upset?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Two Canadiens prospects participating in the 2026 Memorial Cup.⦁ A mock draft suggests Montreal could add something different to their player pool.⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the week?Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens Face Their Biggest Test Yet Is the Montreal Canadiens Cup contending window opening much earlier than expected and do they have an opportunity to deliver another stunning upset?Segment 3 | Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection question of the week: What's the biggest reason to believe in this Canadiens team right now?Listener's texts and emails.Get the Canadiens Connection!Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramA new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioThank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@RocketSports) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Kenya's Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling rejecting the government's decade-long effort to keep secret the $4.5 billion in China Exim Bank loan contracts used to finance the Standard Gauge Railway. The decision marks a major victory for civil society activists who have long argued that the project was plagued by corruption, opaque procurement practices, and unfavorable terms for Kenya. Eric & Geraud also discuss how a growing dispute between Niger and Benin over a Chinese-backed oil pipeline is exposing the intersection of resource politics, security risks, and Beijing's evolving role in Africa's energy sector. Finally, the discussion turns to China's new zero-tariff access for African exports, why many African governments may struggle to take full advantage of the opportunity, and how shifting global energy and trade dynamics are once again increasing the strategic importance of African infrastructure and commodities.

Jones and Keefe discussed the NBA's Conference Finals, the state of the Boston Celtics, and how far the team is from returning to the Eastern Conference Finals.  How aggressive will the Celtics be this offseason?  To wrap up the hour, it's the Week in Review.

This week on the Big Dumb Podcast, Blake and Eric kick off with the Week in Review, catch up on what they're currently streaming, then dive headfirst into the chaos: proper condiment etiquette rules, Disney+ and Hulu teaming up to stream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and ACL, Shakira finally winning her tax fraud case (and how much that woman is actually worth), new research on how being horny makes you misread signals, a Texas idiot driving his Cybertruck into a lake in "Wade Mode," the tragic end of Schlitz beer, a landlord getting caught balls-deep on the tenants' security cam, and whether anyone still gives a shit about the World Cup.

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ☕ Mayor Wilson, Starbucks, and business lobbying

Whether or not you call yourself religious, there's no denying that religion has an impact on society across the continents. And there is no faith more dominant than Christianity in the United States today. Washington State University professor and historian Matthew A. Sutton can show you just exactly how evangelical Christianity entwines itself with all aspects of the country. Drawing from his book, Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity, Sutton chronicles Christians' five-hundred-year endeavor to turn the U.S. into their version of the kingdom of God. In the centuries after Christianity first arrived on American shores, colonizers (and the colonized) practiced many varieties of the faith. Throughout the nation's history, Christianity has maintained influence and power through new and evolving strains of its faith. As U.S. Christianity has fractured and adapted to changing times, the religion has shaped everything from the promise of Manifest Destiny to Ronald Reagan's approach to the Cold War, the rise of the Southern Lost Cause narrative, to the triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement. Through Sutton's research, he explains how faith affects human behavior, which ultimately shapes the world we make. Tracing the faith's major figures and currents, Sutton pinpoints how U.S. Christianity — always both steadfast and precarious — lives at the center of the nation's shared history. Matthew Avery Sutton is the Claudius O. and Mary Johnson Distinguished Professor and department chair in History at Washington State University. He is the author of five other books on the history of American Christianity, including Double Crossed and American Apocalypse, and the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship. He lives in Pullman, Washington. Bill Radke hosts Week In Review at KUOW. Before that, he created and hosted the NPR humor show Rewind and hosted the Marketplace Morning Report, covering the day's national/international business news. He's been a KUOW reporter, news director, and interview host; also, a stand-up comedian and Seattle P-I newspaper columnist. Buy the Book Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity Third Place Books  

China is facing serious headwinds across much of Latin America as the United States ramps up pressure to curb Beijing's engagement in the region. The Chinese have encountered major setbacks in Panama, Mexico, Chile, and potentially in Honduras, where the new government is actively considering switching diplomatic ties back to Taiwan. But that is not the case in Brazil. Chinese businesses are investing record amounts in South America's largest economy and buying up more of the country's vast reserves of natural resources, including oil, soybeans, and critical minerals. Tulio Cariello, research and content director at the China-Brazil Business Council, joins Eric from Rio de Janeiro to discuss his latest report on Chinese investment trends in Brazil and explains why the country is now the top destination in the world for Chinese FDI.

One of the most common talking points among policymakers and analysts in Washington is the belief that China aims to replace the United States as the world's dominant power. Variations of that narrative are also widely shared in many European capitals. There is little doubt that China is asserting itself more forcefully in global affairs, especially amid a new era of Great Power competition. But senior officials in Beijing have also made clear that they have little interest in taking on the full responsibilities and obligations that come with traditional global leadership. In a recent Foreign Policy article, Jeremy Friedman, an associate professor at Harvard Business School, explored the limits and ambitions of China's expanding international power. He joins Eric to discuss what China wants… and what it does not want from a changing global order.

It's the week in review on Palace Intrigue, and the range was extraordinary even by royal standards. Catherine made her first overseas solo working trip since cancer treatment, arriving in Italy for a two-day visit focused on early childhood development — a return Deep Crown called "load-bearing" for the institution. On the same day she left, Meghan relaunched her As Ever brand, updated her Instagram, released Disneyland family photos, and wore what appeared to be her wedding reception gown in a promotional video. Tom Sykes identified a marketing funnel. Deep Crown raised an eyebrow. Andrew Lownie's updated biography linked Sarah Ferguson to Sean Combs; Ferguson denied everything. Andrew was charged at by a balaclava-wearing man near Sandringham, will likely remain in the line of succession another year, and learned of Eugenie's pregnancy via Sarah rather than his daughter. Kris Jenner thanked Meghan for candles. Rod Stewart told the King he'd put "that little ratbag" in his place. A hearing dog dug up the palace lawn to universal approval. And Meghan is reportedly furious about an SNL joke. Harry, meanwhile, is said to be mostly at home with the children. Welcome to the monarchy in 2026.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

NFL releases 2026 schedule and the league does no favors for Ashton Jeanty, Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders (how many wins for Ashton ... and Kellen this season?), Boise State assistant basketball coach Tim Duryea retires, what does that mean for Leon Rice and next season's staff (also, the latest on Max Rice joining the staff), B.J. dives deep into Rice and his changing staff in his BNN Report, Baseball with Bob - update on the new ABS system, Friday Five - our week in review, with a twistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the streets of Beijing to the halls of Peking University, Geraud shares what's changed in China after a decade away — and how Chinese scholars are rethinking Africa beyond the traditional "China-Africa" lens. Geraud joins Eric & Cobus from the Chinese capital to discuss the new mood in Beijing, declining foreign presence, and what African diplomats and researchers really think about the future of ties with China. Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron focused a lot of attention on China during his recent trip to Kenya, where he accused Beijing of becoming the continent's new "predator." And, a breakdown of the latest China-Africa trade numbers that reveal some very big problems.

Jones and Keefe continued to discuss the Patriots' 2026 schedule.  The guys also talked about some of the NFL's schedule release videos.  Finally, it's the Week in Review.

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this week hoping China could help contain the escalating U.S.-Iran crisis, but the summit underscored how limited Beijing's influence over Tehran actually is. In Washington, many policymakers assume China can pressure Iran because it buys the vast majority of Iranian oil. But the reality is far more complicated, and there is little evidence the Iranian leadership would make major national security concessions at Beijing's request. William Figueroa, a leading Iran-China scholar at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, joins Eric to unpack what U.S. officials misunderstand about China's relationship with Iran, why Beijing is reluctant to use its economic leverage aggressively, and how China itself is vulnerable to the broader economic fallout from the war.

China operates the world's largest fleet of deep-sea research vessels, with more than 40 ships officially tasked with civilian scientific missions. But an investigation by CNN and the environmental news outlet Mongabay found that many of these ships appear to operate in ways more in line with intelligence gathering than with purely scientific research. The CNN/Mongabay investigation tracked eight vessels over a five-year period and found that they spent very little time conducting their stated objective to do deep-sea mining research and instead, according to marine trafficking data, logged extensive trips in strategic waterways and sensitive military zones that could prove critical in the event of a future maritime conflict with the United States. Kara Fox, a senior reporter at CNN, and Elizabeth Alberts, a senior staff writer at Mongabay, led the joint investigation and join Eric to discuss what their findings do... and don't reveal about China's fleet of deep-sea research vessels. Show Notes: CNN: China's growing influence in the Pacific is 5,000 meters deep by Kara Fox, Elizabeth Alberts, Lou Robinson and Byron Manley Mongabay: China's deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines by Elizabeth Alberts and Kara Fox  

Week in Review - May 13, 2026In this Week in Review, we discuss the fallout from the EPC summit in Yerevan, Armenia's role as a platform for anti-Russian messaging, and Putin's warning about a possible “separation” if Armenia moves toward the EU. They examine the Armenia-EU declaration, focusing on TRIPP, Ukraine, hybrid threats, security cooperation, visa liberalization, and the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. The episode then turns to Armenia's election campaign, Pashinyan's claim that Artsakh was “never ours,” Aliyev's parallel messaging from occupied Artsakh, pressure on opposition figures, the Swiss Peace Initiative, and sharp divergence between election polls.Topics:EPC fallout and Russia responseArmenia-EU declaration controversiesPashinyan's Artsakh campaign narrativeAliyev-Pashinyan tag-team messagingSwiss Peace InitiativePollsters diverge on election forecastsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 545 | Recorded: May 12, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/545VIDEO: https://youtu.be/pLYUk6q9Wx4#WeekInReview #Armenia #SwissPeaceInitiative #NagornoKarabakh #ArtsakhSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

The U.S. created the post-World War II international order that it no longer wants to lead today. But what replaces it is still unknown. So, in the meantime, small and medium-sized countries, so-called "middle powers," are scrambling to form new partnerships to insulate themselves from the inevitable instability that will arise from this transition. We're seeing this play out daily now as leaders from South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Vietnam, Japan, and dozens of other countries crisscross the globe at a frenetic pace to build what many are describing as a new middle-power coalition. But Sarang Shidore, director of the Global South program at the Quincy Institute, argued in a Foreign Policy column that it's going to be difficult, if not impossible, for a coalition like this to succeed. Sarang joins Eric to explain why divergent north-south interests will be very hard to overcome.

The guys dive into Jaylen Brown's feud with Stephen A. Smith and question if he was saying the right things or not. Is a split between the Jays inevitable? What is it going to take from this situation for Mike Vrabel to not be the Patriots coach? And the guys explore a Brag Banaza during the Week In Review