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Craig Elsten is joined by one of the patrons from the Padres Hot Tub discord, Oliver the Baseball Nihilist, to discuss a series near and dear to both of their hearts, The Diplomat on Netflix. In the non-spoiler zone of the show, the hosts discuss why they like The Diplomat and what makes it such a compelling watch. In the spoiler zone, the guys go all the way in on the big moments of the third season, the wild plot twists in the finale, and what it means for a season four. SHOW NOTES/TIMES:30 Intro, welcome Oliver, housekeepingNON-SPOILER ZONE3:30 why do we like The Diplomat generally?8:00 Keri Russell keeps bringing you back9:45 the show reflects a different era of politics12:30 Would The Diplomat be better served by a weekly release instead of binge schedule?16:15 a very strong bench of supporting charactersSPOILER ZONE18:55 amazing political drama in season three, but the romance wasn't as strong22:30 episode six, our favorite of the season25:30 did The Diplomat try to cram too much plot into season three?30:00 the big season finale twist between Kate and Hal, was it earned?35:00 Rufus Sewell had an amazing season44:00 in praise of Rory Kinnear as Trowbridge47:45 do we buy all of Kate's decisions this season?52:30 how can The Diplomat keep Kate in London for a fourth season?56:30 What We're WatchingIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a five-star rating on your podcast platform of choice! Feel free to email us with your thoughts on The Diplomat at: crossingstreamstvpodcast@gmail.com

President Donald Trump's privately funded plan to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has Democrats like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren fuming about “luxury” while they've shut down the government. Presidents have remodeled the White House for over a century—from Harry Truman's gut renovation to Barack Obama's basketball court—yet only Trump gets scorn. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the hypocrisy on today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” “Do we really want to know what belittles the White House? I mean, we're just coming off the Biden administration, where cocaine was found in a carrel in the West Wing. … Do you remember when Barack Obama was president? He brought in a whole cadre of Muslim Brotherhood people that were tied to Hamas Islamic terrorism. He brought an entourage, in 2012, into the White House. I remember, 2016, he thought it would be neat to have his favorite rappers in the White House. Kendrick Lamar—“Pimp a Butterfly.” Remember those lyrics about killing the police in the White House? That rapper—‘kill po-po,' as he said.  “We could go on with the embarrassing incidents. I won't mention what transpired between Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton right off the Oval Office in the presidential laboratory. But nonetheless, the ballroom was needed. 

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In this lively episode of "The Yard Sign," Florida's original political podcast, hosts Johnny Torres and Anibal Cabrera dive into a mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and political commentary. The duo kicks off with lighthearted banter about Anibal's recovery from illness, joking about his "little blue pills" and pharmacy mishaps, before sharing stories of their co-hosts' absences and a funny encounter with another host's girlfriend. They discuss a scandal in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office involving plagiarism and cheating on FBI courses, sparked by a scorned wife's email, praising Sheriff Chad Chronister's handling while noting the systemic issues. The conversation shifts to generational differences, with Gen Alpha emerging as surprisingly conservative, and the decline of nightlife as younger crowds prefer daytime raves. They lament aging politicians like Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi clinging to power, advocating for term limits and retirement. The hosts also touch on pop culture, from binge-watching "The Newsroom" to JK Rowling's triumphs, and express excitement over Trump's second term, joking dreaming up White House additions like a putting green. The episode wraps with a mockery of the "No Kings" protests, celebrating America's rejection of monarchy, and a fast-food debate crowning Burger King's superiority. Anibal shares his wife's a cappella competition in Ohio, and the hosts tease upcoming political events and guest appearances, including potential county commission candidates. Packed with laughs, local insights, and unfiltered takes, this episode is a rollercoaster of Tampa flair and political spice.   **Topic Chapters with Timestamps:**   - 00:00:22 - Intro and Anibal's Health Banter   - 00:02:06 - Co-Host Absences and Girlfriend Stories   - 00:05:25 - Hillsborough Sheriff Plagiarism Scandal   - 00:09:15 - TikTok, Gen Alpha, and Nightlife Decline   - 00:16:12 - Aging Politicians and Term Limits   - 00:21:40 - Pop Culture: Newsroom, West Wing, JK Rowling   - 00:46:01 - Trump's Second Term and White House Ideas   - 01:04:17 - "No Kings" Protests and Fast Food Debate   - 01:17:20 - Parking Woes and Tampa Food Scene   - 01:19:15 - A Cappella, Political Events, and Closing     **YouTube Tags:**   The Yard Sign, Florida politics, Tampa podcast, Hillsborough Sheriff scandal, Chad Chronister, Gen Alpha conservative, term limits, Trump second term, No Kings protests, Burger King vs McDonalds, Tampa nightlife, JK Rowling, a cappella competition, political podcast, Johnny Torres, Anibal Cabrera  

Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about wrath (and anger and revenge).“Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks — YouTubeSlow to Anger — BibleProject“Justice” by George MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons — The Literature NetworkGlittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungSteve Holt! — YouTubeThe West Wing S1E3, “A Proportional Response” (Part 1) — YouTubeThe West Wing S1E3, “A Proportional Response” (Part 2) — YouTube

White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair joins Anna and Jake at the Punchbowl News Townhouse to take us inside the government shutdown, now on its 23rd day. • Shutdown: W.H. invites Senate to Rose Garden Club post shutdown • Midterms: Trump's spending on races • That's Not Gonna Fly: Trump's Ballroom Plus, a post-interview breakdown with CNN's Alayna Treene and our very own redistricting expert Ally Mutnick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael goes in-depth on President Trump's surprise demolition and reconstruction project on the White House grounds — a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom reportedly funded by private donors including major tech firms. Washington Post White House reporter Dan Diamond joins Michael to unpack the story, from historic preservation loopholes to questions about donor influence and design excess. Then, the conversation turns to the audience,m with reactions ranging from outrage to apathy. One former White House butler calls in with a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to host a presidential-level event at America's most famous address. Is this project an act of presidential hubris or a long-overdue modernization? Listen here, then decide. And, please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump is adding a new ballroom to the White House on his own dime, and the media is losing its mind. Boortz runs through the long history of presidential renovations, from Teddy Roosevelt’s West Wing to Obama’s basketball court, and asks why it’s suddenly a scandal when Trump does it. Spoiler: because Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is adding a new ballroom to the White House on his own dime, and the media is losing its mind. Boortz runs through the long history of presidential renovations, from Teddy Roosevelt’s West Wing to Obama’s basketball court, and asks why it’s suddenly a scandal when Trump does it. Spoiler: because Trump.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on The Conservative Woman's Guide, Karin Lips is joined by May Mailman, former Deputy Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Senior Policy Strategist at the White House. Mailman offers a rare glimpse into life in the West Wing and discusses balancing motherhood with her career. Follow us on Instagram at @enlightenedwomen to join […]

Send us a textThis is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story!Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate — and why every great message starts with meaning.00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speech Bobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended most Made to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Send us a textThis is one of my favorite episodes - it's all about the story!Part 2 of our conversation with Vinca LaFleur, Founding Partner of West Wing Writers. From the power of ideas to the art of delivery, Vinca shares what it takes to write words that resonate — and why every great message starts with meaning.00:30 Tricks and tips to a presentation04:14 Speech gotchas07:29 Knowing when you have a hit09:39 How much is delivery11:53 GOAT speech Bobby Kennedy in Indianapolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2kWIa8wSC014:49 Gettysburg case study17:11 ChatGPT?20:26 Mental cups26:55 West Wing Writers31:51 Chief34:30 Book recommended most Made to Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Stick-Ideas-SurviveOthers/dp/1400064287Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 21, 2025. 0:30 We unpack the outrage over President Trump’s renovation of the White House ballroom — a story the left has spun into claims that he’s “bulldozing history.” Have they forgotten that every president has updated the White House—from Teddy Roosevelt’s West Wing to Nixon’s press room and Obama’s basketball court? 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. A new report says not only did FEMA discriminate against Republicans and Trump supporters during the 2024 election, but has been discriminating against Republicans struck by disasters since at least 2021. The House Judicial committee referred former CIA director John Brennan to the Department of Justice for a criminal indictment, accusing Brennan of lying to Congress during his testimony on May 11, 2023 about the Russian Collusion Hoax. The US and Australia signed a rare earth mining agreement worth $8.5 billion in mining projects, including building a gallium refinery in western Australia. 12:30 Get NSorb from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:30 We're seeing record deportation numbers under President Trump. While roughly half a million illegal immigrants were forcibly removed, 1.6 million chose to self-deport — proof of Trump’s effective and efficient approach to immigration enforcement. 17:00 And we ask the American Mamas—Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson— if they are going to read Karine Jean-Pierre's new book. The Mamas unpack Jean-Pierre’s media tour and the backlash that followed her “broken White House” claim. But there is a contradiction — Jean-Pierre served under Biden, yet insists the “broken” White House refers to Trump’s term. The Mamas also highlight her repeated references to race and sexuality in interviews, suggesting that identity, not merit, defined her tenure as press secretary. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 We take a look at Colombian President Gustavo Petro's demand for Donald Trump’s removal from office. Colombia has long benefited from billions in U.S. aid, trade, and military support, only to now criticize the very policies protecting America’s borders and curbing the drug trade. 26:00 We Dig Deep into the media’s backlash to the new Pentagon press rules issued by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth — and we aren't buying the outrage. The updates, effective October 15th, include tighter restrictions on journalist movement inside the Pentagon, new escort requirements, U.S.-citizen-only press badges, and enforcement of long-standing rules against unauthorized information release. While major outlets walked out in protest — calling the policy “dictatorial” — these are common-sense security measures, no different from those in schools or corporate buildings. So what is the media really so upset about? 32:30 Get Prodovite from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:30 There is a growing culture of quitting in America. Reporters are walking out of the Pentagon over new press rules and celebrities are vowing to leave the U.S. whenever elections don’t go their way. But perseverance — not retreat — is fundamental to the American spirit, and walking away in protest reflects the victim mindset on the left. 36:30 We just had another round of the "No Kings" protests, but we don't have anyone who's trying to become king in American. And that's a Bright Spot. The "No Kings" movement misses a fundamental truth: America was deliberately built to reject kingship altogether. The Founding Fathers saw monarchy as the root of tyranny and believed power should rest with ordinary citizens, not elites or hereditary rulers. 40:30 Socialist Zohran Mamdani is leading candidate in New York City's mayoral race. Curtis Sliwa faces mounting pressure to drop out, but he is saying "Whoa!" 42:30 And we finish off with construction on the Pantheon in Greece. Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd breaks down how Donald Trump’s presidency has become more about global showmanship than governing at home. From pushing Argentinian beef over American ranchers to a fragile Israel-Hamas peace deal and secretive efforts at regime change in Venezuela, Todd argues the administration is setting a dangerous precedent—one where the president wields unchecked power. He exposes how the Department of Homeland Security has morphed into a political PR arm, spending millions on self-promotional ads and luxury jets for Kristi Noem, all while ignoring real crises. Then, the conversation shifts to the next major political flashpoint: artificial intelligence. As fear of AI grows, politicians like Florida’s Hector Mujica are making it a centerpiece issue. Todd explores how AI could fuel a new populist revolt, with both parties scrambling to offer answers to voters’ unease. From vanity projects to vanishing trust in technology, this Chuck paints a picture of a government distracted by power plays while the ground shifts beneath it. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 political TV shows of the past decade and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:30 Trump ignoring domestic issues in favor of international ones 01:45 Trump suggests buying Argentinian beef, hurting American ranchers 03:15 Trump's peace deal between Israel & Hamas may fall apart 04:30 Administration wants regime change in Venezuela, lying about it 06:15 Ecuador released survivor of navy attack in Caribbean, not a criminal 07:45 The precedent being set is the president has all the power 09:30 Dems painted Bush as caring more about other nations, can do same w/Trump 11:00 Trump administration spending huge money on themselves, not the public 11:45 DHS has spent $51m on direct to camera ads featuring Kristi Noem 13:30 DHS bought two Gulfstream private jets for Kristi Noem's use 15:30 When something goes wrong with DHS, Kristi Noem will get the blame 16:30 DHS has gotten lucky with an incredibly light hurricane season 17:45 Administration is using taxpayer dollars to promote a future presidential run 18:45 Republicans will be stuck defending Trump's vanity projects 20:00 There's a coming political & cultural war over AI 20:45 Companies already getting scrutiny for using AI avatars in ads 22:00 Florida Democrat Hector Mujica makes AI center of his campaign 23:00 Fear of AI could be strong political motivator for voters 24:00 Politicians will need a good answer to AI anxiety 25:00 The globalization "soft landing" never materialized, AI could be similar 26:15 Trump shaking down DOJ for 200 million over his indictments 27:30 Sora 2 is the exclamation point of tech ruining the information ecosystem 28:45 Tech companies failed on social media, need supervision on AI 29:45 AI will increase the value of human to human interaction 33:30 Humans won't be willing to marginalize themselves as a species 34:30 AI could create a massive populist revolt from across the spectrum 38:00 ToddCast Top 5 Political TV shows from the past 10 years 38:15 West Wing is incredibly unrealistic 39:45 #1 The Diplomat 42:45 #2 For All Mankind 45:00 #3 Veep 47:00 #4 Succession 48:30 #5 The Walking Dead 51:45 Ask Chuck 52:15 Thoughts on Trump's face on a coin or the "Arc De Trump"? 58:00 What will make Arkansas football great again? 1:00:30 Does message or experience matter more for a presidential candidate? 1:04:00 Has privatizing air traffic controllers been considered? 1:08:00 Thoughts on a local journalist breaking swastika flag story?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd breaks down how Donald Trump’s presidency has become more about global showmanship than governing at home. From pushing Argentinian beef over American ranchers to a fragile Israel-Hamas peace deal and secretive efforts at regime change in Venezuela, Todd argues the administration is setting a dangerous precedent—one where the president wields unchecked power. He exposes how the Department of Homeland Security has morphed into a political PR arm, spending millions on self-promotional ads and luxury jets for Kristi Noem, all while ignoring real crises. Then, the conversation shifts to the next major political flashpoint: artificial intelligence. As fear of AI grows, politicians like Florida’s Hector Mujica are making it a centerpiece issue. Todd explores how AI could fuel a new populist revolt, with both parties scrambling to offer answers to voters’ unease. From vanity projects to vanishing trust in technology, this Chuck paints a picture of a government distracted by power plays while the ground shifts beneath it. Then, he sits down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart to talk farming, politics, and the fight to keep Iowa relevant on the national stage. From corn and soybeans to caucuses and campaigns, Hart shares what it’s really like for farmers caught in the middle of tariffs, trade wars, and shrinking rural economies — and how Washington’s decisions have reshaped Iowa’s way of life. They discuss the state’s economic struggles, rural healthcare crisis, and the outsized impact of right-wing media, as well as the challenge of rebuilding trust in the Democratic brand across small towns that once went from Obama to Trump. Hart also dives into the future of Iowa’s political identity — why she thinks a rural state must remain among the first in the presidential primary calendar, how Democrats can connect urban and rural voters around shared values, and what success will look like for Iowa Democrats heading into 2026. It’s a candid, grounded look at where agriculture meets democracy, and how one state’s renewal could hold lessons for the entire country. Finally, Chuck gives his ToddCast Top 5 political TV shows of the past decade and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 Trump ignoring domestic issues in favor of international ones 04:15 Trump suggests buying Argentinian beef, hurting American ranchers 05:45 Trump’s peace deal between Israel & Hamas may fall apart 07:00 Administration wants regime change in Venezuela, lying about it 08:45 Ecuador released survivor of navy attack in Caribbean, not a criminal 10:15 The precedent being set is the president has all the power 12:00 Dems painted Bush as caring more about other nations, can do same w/Trump 13:30 Trump administration spending huge money on themselves, not the public 14:15 DHS has spent $51m on direct to camera ads featuring Kristi Noem 16:00 DHS bought two Gulfstream private jets for Kristi Noem’s use 18:00 When something goes wrong with DHS, Kristi Noem will get the blame 19:00 DHS has gotten lucky with an incredibly light hurricane season 20:15 Administration is using taxpayer dollars to promote a future presidential run 21:15 Republicans will be stuck defending Trump’s vanity projects 22:30 There’s a coming political & cultural war over AI 23:15 Companies already getting scrutiny for using AI avatars in ads 24:30 Florida Democrat Hector Mujica makes AI center of his campaign 25:30 Fear of AI could be strong political motivator for voters 26:30 Politicians will need a good answer to AI anxiety 27:30 The globalization “soft landing” never materialized, AI could be similar 28:45 Trump shaking down DOJ for 200 million over his indictments 30:00 Sora 2 is the exclamation point of tech ruining the information ecosystem 31:15 Tech companies failed on social media, need supervision on AI 32:15 AI will increase the value of human to human interaction 36:00 Humans won’t be willing to marginalize themselves as a species 37:00 AI could create a massive populist revolt from across the spectrum 40:45 Rita Hart joins the Chuck ToddCast 41:45 Experience of working as farmers in Iowa 42:45 How much of your corn is for human consumption? 44:30 What can farmers do with soybeans if they can't find a buyer? 45:30 Tariffs & trade war can have dire consequences for farmers 47:00 What did government intervention look like last time & how does it work? 48:00 The trade war allowed foreign markets to take US ag customers 49:45 Targeted tariffs work for manufacturing but not for agriculture 51:30 Iowa's place in rebuilding the Democratic party in the midwest 52:25 The national brand has stained the Iowa brand 53:30 Iowa is nearly last in the nation for economic and income growth 54:15 Iowa's healthcare & childcare are increasingly unaffordable 55:15 Rural healthcare access is extremely limited in rural Iowa 56:15 Iowa has the most Obama to Trump voting counties in America 57:30 Iowa's local news has diminished, voters focused on national news 58:45 FOX News & right wing media have huge influence in Iowa 1:01:00 The national Democratic Party is in a state of transition 1:02:45 Iowa Democrats have been activated and engaged 1:03:45 Iowa has good primary candidates, DSCC should stay out of it 1:05:30 Rob Sand emphasized party credentials rather than go independent 1:07:30 What issues should Iowa Dems lean in, and lean out on? 1:09:45 Can't divide issues that affect everyone into "us vs. them" 1:12:15 How should Democrats talk about immigration 1:14:15 Need a sensible way for hard-working immigrants to get citizenship 1:16:15 Why has the DNC moved away from Iowa as first in the nation status 1:17:30 Iowa is a great testing ground for Democratic campaigns 1:19:30 Balancing targeting the urban centers vs the rural vote in campaigns 1:20:15 Why rural Iowa matters to a future presidential candidate 1:21:45 A rural state needs to be in the first four primary states 1:23:15 Will Iowa GOP work with Iowa Dems to keep first in nation status? 1:24:30 Iowa Democrats should get to choose between a caucus or a primary 1:27:15 Improving the caucus process to increase participation 1:28:30 What does success look like for Iowa Democrats in 2026? 1:30:30 There's a reason both Kim Reynolds and Joni Ernst dropped out 1:31:15 What is the job of a state party chair? 1:34:45 Avoiding burnout during the constant state of fundraising 1:37:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Rita Hart 1:40:15 ToddCast Top 5 Political TV shows from the past 10 years 1:40:30 West Wing is incredibly unrealistic 1:42:00 #1 The Diplomat 1:45:00 #2 For All Mankind 1:47:15 #3 Veep 1:49:15 #4 Succession 1:50:45 #5 The Walking Dead 1:54:00 Ask Chuck 1:54:30 Thoughts on Trump's face on a coin or the "Arc De Trump"? 2:00:15 What will make Arkansas football great again? 2:02:45 Does message or experience matter more for a presidential candidate? 2:06:15 Has privatizing air traffic controllers been considered? 2:10:15 Thoughts on a local journalist breaking the swastika flag story?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New York man who was convicted and sentenced to prison on charges related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, then pardoned by President Donald Trump, is arrested on charges he threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (R-NY). We get reaction from Jeffries & Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); President Donald Trump hosts Senate Republicans for a lunch at the White House on the patio near the West Wing that he calls the Rose Garden Club to tout the Republican agenda and what he sees as successes. This comes on Day 21 of the federal government shutdown, with little apparent movement towards a resolution of the standoff between the parties; House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) says his panel wants to hear from former President Bill Clinton in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and accuses Democrats of falsely linking Epstein to President Trump; Vice President JD Vance visits Israel and expresses optimism that ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will hold, despite sporadic violence; Former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns talks about on the expected meeting between President Trump & Chinese leader Xi Jinping; Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) on government safety net programs for children; White House celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenidos, cinéfilos hierberos, soy José Enrique Guzmán, su anfitrión, que hoy está particularmente emocionado porque inauguramos un ciclo dedicado a uno de los titanes del guionismo contemporáneo: Aaron Sorkin. Pero antes de sumergirnos en sus palabras afiladas como bisturíes, permítanme esbozar un poco el mapa de este genio neoyorquino.  Aaron Benjamin Sorkin nació en 1961 en Manhattan, en una familia que respiraba cultura por los cuatro costados: su padre era abogado y su madre, profesora. Desde joven, Sorkin se sintió atraído por el teatro, estudiando en la Universidad de Syracuse, donde se graduó en Bellas Artes con énfasis en teatro musical. Sus inicios fueron en Broadway, donde, como un joven dramaturgo ambicioso, debutó en 1989 con una obra que ya apuntaba maneras: "Cuestión de Honor". Imagínense: un chico de veintitantos años escribiendo sobre dilemas éticos en el ejército, inspirado en una anécdota real que le contó su hermana, quien era abogada naval. Esa obra fue un éxito rotundo en el off-Broadway y luego en el circuito principal, atrayendo la atención de Hollywood. De ahí, Sorkin dio el salto al cine y la televisión, convirtiéndose en un maestro de los diálogos que fluyen como un río caudaloso, pero con la precisión de un reloj suizo. Sus guiones son como partidas de ajedrez verbal: rápidos, ingeniosos y siempre un paso adelante. Ahora, para este ciclo, vamos a enfocarnos exclusivamente en su obra cinematográfica, dejando de lado –con un suspiro de resignación– sus joyas televisivas. ¿Por qué? Bueno, series como "Sports Night", "The West Wing" o "Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip", un vistazo satírico al mundo de la TV en vivo... no están disponibles en ninguna plataforma de streaming aquí en Latinoamérica, lo que nos obliga a posponer esa conversación para cuando los dioses del copyright seapiaden de nosotros. Así que, nos ceñiremos al celuloide.Por ende, hoy arrancamos con su ópera prima en la gran pantalla: " Cuestión de Honor ", de 1992. “Cuestión de Honor” es un thriller judicial que te agarra por el cuello desde el minuto uno. Ambientada en la base naval de Guantánamo, sigue a dos marines acusados de asesinar a un compañero durante un "código rojo", esa práctica no oficial de disciplina que huele a abuso de poder. El teniente Daniel Kaffee, un abogado naval interpretado por un Tom Cruise en su mejor forma de galán arrogante pero redimible, toma el caso junto a su equipo: la tenaz Jo Galloway (Demi Moore) y el astuto Sam Weinberg (Kevin Pollak). Enfrentados a un muro de silencio militar, se topan con el imponente coronel Nathan Jessup, encarnado por un Jack Nicholson que mastica el escenario con esa sonrisa lobuna suya. Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland y J.T. Walsh completan un elenco estelar queeleva el material a alturas estratosféricas. En fin, Aaron Sorkin es, probablemente, uno de los mejores –si no el mejor– guionista de Hollywood en la actualidad. Sus diálogos son como fuegos artificiales: rápidos, explosivos, cargados de inteligencia y un humor que te hace reírmientras piensas. Sus personajes no son marionetas; son mentes brillantes, a veces falibles, siempre divertidas en su complejidad humana. Y sus historias te atrapan como una red bien tejida, contadas con una maestría narrativa que haceque el tiempo vuele. Aquí en "Cinefilia y Otras Hierbas", somos fans absolutos, con devoción casi religiosa–. Así que, empecemos con la que lo inició todo, " Cuestión de Honor ", para desmenuzarla a fondo, y descubrir por qué Sorkin no solo escribe guiones, sino que reinventa el arte de contar historias.  ¿Nos acompañan?Patreon: patreon.com/cinefiliayotrashierbas⁠Correo: cinefiliayotrashierbas@gmail.com No olviden suscribirse, compartir este episodio y dejar un comentario y un like, eso nos ayudará a crecer y a encontrar más audiencia. ¡Que lo disfruten! #Sorkin⁠ ⁠#TomCruise⁠ ⁠#JackNicholson⁠ ⁠#Cine

Today on Too Opinionated, actor, writer, director Natalija Nogulich drops in for a visit! Natalija is known for her recent work on CHICAGO MED, SHAMELESS, PRESUMED INNOCENT, FULLER HOUSE, NCIS, CRIMINAL MINDS and KC UNDERCOVER, GLEE, 2 BROKE GIRLS, and the WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE REUNION. Natalija was series regular on ABC series, RED WIDOW, where she played Russian mob wife, Elena Petrova. Her role as Italian reporter, Giovanetta Ricci in HBO biopic PHIL SPECTOR with Al Pacino, reunited her with director David Mamet, with whom she has done six films: (SPECTOR, HOMICIDE, SPARTAN, THINGS CHANGE, THE WATER ENGINE, and HOFFA opposite Jack Nicholson.) Other films include: COMMENTARY, INCARNATE, SHARKSKIN, THE HOLLOW, STEAL BIG-STEAL LITTLE, ABOVE SUSPICION, AN EYE FOR AN EYE, THE GLASS SHIELD, THE CHASE, POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE, BLOOD IN-BLOOD OUT, THE GUARDIAN, FOUR FRIENDS, COMMENTARY, STONY ISLAND and NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION. Natalija is perhaps most known for her role as Admiral Nechayev in STAR TREK - THE NEXT GENERATION and STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE, and was also featured in Hallmark's JANE DOE 9, LOCUSTS, PIZZA MY HEART, GROWING PAINS, DYING TO DANCE, THE SLEEPWALKER KILLING, LAZARUS MAN. Recurring on THE WEST WING, THE PRACTICE, THE PRETENDER, BROOKLYN BRIDGE, TRACY TAKES ON, she also guested on CRIMINAL MINDS, NCIS, TWOBROKE GIRLS, BONES, THE UNIT, NIP/TUCK, FRASIER, THE CLOSER, HUFF, CROSSING JORDAN, WITHOUT ATRACE, CHARMED and 24.  Natalija authored historical novel, ONE WOMAN'S WAR, which is now being developed into a screenplay. She also wrote and directed a documentary short called CORPORAL JAKE, about World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Jake Allex.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)    

Kevin Federline's only TV interview. His unfiltered feelings on the Free Britney movement. Plus, firing back at claims that he's a “professional father”. And, taking aim at Britney's other ex-husband. Then, Kim Kardashian's co-parenting revelations. Why her kids are not talking to Kanye. Plus, cast reunions, baby reveals, and a whole lot of tears. ET's behind-the-scenes of “Dancing With The Stars” most emotional night. And, in the glam room with the Victoria's Secret Angels before tonights live fashion show. Then, Tyra Banks reveals a new business that might cause a meltdown. Plus, Southern sass, secrets, and spinning for charity. Only we're behind-the-scenes as the stars of “The Hunting Wives” take on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune”. And, Donnie Wahlberg and Justin Hartley spill the E-Tea on “Boston Blue” and “Tracker”. Then, Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford just can't quit the White House. How they leaned into their “West Wing” history to bring new drama to “The Diplomat”. Plus, an “Abbott Elementary” first. Inside tonight's episode filmed live at a real Phillies game. 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

'The View' co-hosts weigh in on the joint statement issued from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News Media and NBC News declaring the new Pentagon policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections. As the use of artificial intelligence continues to rise, the co-hosts react to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman saying that ChatGPT will soon be able to send you dirty texts. Cosmetic procedures are common in the entertainment business, but the co-hosts weigh in on actress Helen Mirren and pop singer Charli xcx taking different approaches. Bradley Whitford discusses joining his "The West Wing" costar Allison Janney in season three of "The Diplomat," he shares his view on the current political climate and Whoopi Goldberg presents a birthday surprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's award season and we are dishing out colonelships and medals - plus some West Wing stuff and an idea called “since when”.Catch the bonus Request Room episode here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://www.youtube.com/@unmadepodcastUSEFUL LINKSAlan Stewart - https://www.numberphile.com/podcast/alan-stewartThe Owl's spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yBjcOPMrSETwZxiQTpupODC4EAYVZFSauuqJFKZIGcwTom Hanks - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/Tom Hanks filmography - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tom_Hanks_performances_and_creditsKylie Pentelow receives The Brady Haran Medal - https://www.patreon.com/posts/kylie-receives-136923303Kylie's new podcast, Down With The Kids - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/down-with-the-kids/id1838412996Catch the bonus Request Room episode - https://www.patreon.com/posts/141116852

CHANDLER GETS TRAPPED AT THE BANK!! Friends Full Episode Reaction Watch Along ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit ⁠https://www.shopify.com/rejects⁠! FRIENDS Season 1, Eps 1 - 6 REACTION: ⁠   • FRIENDS Season 1, Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...  ⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Back to check out one of the MOST Beloved Sitcoms of ALL TIME, Aaron & John give their FRIENDS Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Review!! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey return to revisit Friends — the iconic 1990s NBC sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Following the lives, loves, and hilarious misadventures of six young adults living in Manhattan, the series became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. In Episodes 7 through 12 of Season 1, fans are treated to some of the earliest defining moments of the show. Highlights include Ross (David Schwimmer – Band of Brothers, American Crime Story) struggling with his feelings for Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston (Marley & Me, The Morning Show), and Rachel herself navigating independence after leaving her fiancé. Monica (Courteney Cox – Scream, Cougar Town) faces challenges in her dating life, while Chandler (Matthew Perry – The Whole Nine Yards, The West Wing) provides some of his most sarcastic one-liners. Joey (Matt LeBlanc – Episodes, Top Gear) hilariously pursues his acting career with surprising highs and lows, while Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow – Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Comeback) delivers quirky songs and offbeat wisdom. Particularly memorable and highly searched moments include Chandler's awkward encounters, Joey's acting gigs, Ross's ongoing pining for Rachel, and Rachel slowly settling into life with her new group of friends. These episodes showcase the chemistry and comedic timing that cemented Friends as a defining sitcom of its era. Join Aaron & John as they react to and review these episodes, breaking down the comedy, emotional beats, and what made Friends such a timeless favorite. Follow Aaron On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHANDLER GETS TRAPPED AT THE BANK!! Friends Full Episode Reaction Watch Along   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! FRIENDS Season 1, Eps 1 - 6 REACTION:    • FRIENDS Season 1, Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Back to check out one of the MOST Beloved Sitcoms of ALL TIME, Aaron & John give their FRIENDS Reaction, Recap, Commentary, & Review!! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey return to revisit Friends — the iconic 1990s NBC sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Following the lives, loves, and hilarious misadventures of six young adults living in Manhattan, the series became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. In Episodes 7 through 12 of Season 1, fans are treated to some of the earliest defining moments of the show. Highlights include Ross (David Schwimmer – Band of Brothers, American Crime Story) struggling with his feelings for Rachel, played by Jennifer Aniston (Marley & Me, The Morning Show), and Rachel herself navigating independence after leaving her fiancé. Monica (Courteney Cox – Scream, Cougar Town) faces challenges in her dating life, while Chandler (Matthew Perry – The Whole Nine Yards, The West Wing) provides some of his most sarcastic one-liners. Joey (Matt LeBlanc – Episodes, Top Gear) hilariously pursues his acting career with surprising highs and lows, while Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow – Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, The Comeback) delivers quirky songs and offbeat wisdom. Particularly memorable and highly searched moments include Chandler's awkward encounters, Joey's acting gigs, Ross's ongoing pining for Rachel, and Rachel slowly settling into life with her new group of friends. These episodes showcase the chemistry and comedic timing that cemented Friends as a defining sitcom of its era. Join Aaron & John as they react to and review these episodes, breaking down the comedy, emotional beats, and what made Friends such a timeless favorite. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Scaramucci joins the Beast's Joanna Coles for a no-holds-barred look inside Trump's turbulent second term. Trump's former first-term Communications Director and longtime Trump confidant-turned-critic calls Trump “the wicked witch of the West Wing” and predicts the moment he finally melts. Scaramucci revisits his infamous 11 days in the White House, missing his son's birth, and the cost of blind loyalty. He tears into the GOP's pretenders to Trump's throne from J.D. Vance's obsequiousness to Marco Rubio's shape-shifting. Coles keeps the chaos sharp, pulling out Scaramucci's rawest insights on power, ego, and redemption. And it all builds to one cutting question: if Trump's the wicked witch of the West Wing, who's bold enough to throw the water? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He walked the halls of The West Wing, stirred up trouble on Scandal, and got his start with Aaron Sorkin long before walk-and-talks became TV legend. Josh Malina joins us for a fast-paced trip through his 90s and 2000s career. From Sports Night beginnings to the roles that made him a household face. Expect sharp wit, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of that signature Malina mischief we all love. We would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell us why! Leave us a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Executive Producers are Riley Peleuses + Ian McNeny for YEA Media Group If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Christine and David as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@yeamediagroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, we make available the webinar CGAI held last week, Trump, Trade and Foreign Affairs. Featuring keynote speaker Bruce Stokes, and panelists Martha Hall Findlay, Louise Blais and Perrin Beatty PC OC, we discuss the ever-evolving relationship between the United States, Canada and the world. For Bruce's keynote, please see PowerPoint slides on our website! // Participants' bios - Bruce Stokes is Visiting Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States - Martha Hall Findlay is the Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary - Perrin Beatty PC OC is the former President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Louise Blais is former Ambassador to the United Nations and Consul to Atlanta // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Reading Recommendations: - "The West Wing" TV Series - "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - "The Fur Trade in Canada" by Harold Innis - "Charter and Supplemental Charter of The Hudson's Bay Company" by Hudson's Bay Company // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: October 01, 2025 Release date: October 06, 2025

In this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy, Charles and Joe are joined by the amazing Audie Norman for a fun and insightful ride through fandom, fatherhood, and a few unexpected laughs. The show kicks off with the Question of the Week: If you could learn any one spell or power from a fantasy world, what would it be? From the practical magic of prestidigitation and the versatility of wild shape in Dungeons & Dragons, to the Great Sage ability from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, the hosts dream big. Teleportation powers also come up—whether it's the flashy leaps from Jumper or Apparition from Harry Potter.Before rolling the dice, Charles unveils the show's new logo, a design created by Audie himself. The random dice roll kicks things off with Bad Dad Jokes, this time themed around polar bears—with Charles giving a shoutout to Nathan Fillion for his own stream of dad jokes online.Next up is the "How Do I…?" segment where Charles, Joe, and Audie talk through the creative process behind designing the new Wise_N_Nerdy logo. From concept to final touches, they share the story of what makes the design special for the show and its community.The dice then land on "What Are You Nerding Out About?", where Joe brings back a fan-favorite guessing game: figuring out the plot of an anime just from its title. This week's challenge? Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra: World Conquest Starts with the Civilization of Ruin. Meanwhile, Audie nerds out about Aaron Sorkin, diving into classics like The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Charles wraps up the segment with some personal excitement, celebrating his birthday with gifts like an electric drum kit and Borderlands 4.In "Daddy, Tell Me a Story," Audie shares his journey into podcasting—how he started listening, what inspired him, and what eventually pushed him to create his own show. Finally, the dice close out the night with the "Parliament of Papas", where Joe tells a heartfelt and complicated story about his mother's wedding ring. Passed down through siblings, the ring sparked both love and family division when one sister asked for it back after a difficult engagement fell apart.This episode blends laughs, stories, and deep dives into the worlds of fandom and family—proving once again why listeners love to Find your FAMdom with Wise_N_Nerdy.

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Former Biden White House Press Office Chief of Staff and Advisor Yemisi Egbewole joins me for an exclusive conversation you won't want to miss. You have probably seen her frequently on Fox & Friends News and other national TV shows speaking about the political climate. From life behind the scenes in the West Wing to launching her own firm, Podium Strategies, Yemisi shares surprising insights, hard-earned lessons, and the art of shaping political messages for both the press and everyday voters. She opens up about what success means beyond politics, who inspires her, and her best advice for the next generation of changemakers. Listen, enjoy, and share!

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, AJC hosted a conversation with Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. They discussed the challenges threatening regional stability, from unilateral moves on Palestinian statehood to political pressures within Israel, and underscored what's at stake—and what it will take—to expand the Abraham Accords and advance peace. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode lineup: Dan Shapiro (1:00) Jason Greenblatt (18:05) Full transcript: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/accords-of-tomorrow-architects-of-peace-episode-5 Resources: AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace - Tune in weekly for new episodes. AJC.org/AbrahamAccords - The Abraham Accords, Explained AJC.org/CNME - Find more on AJC's Center for a New Middle East Listen – AJC Podcasts: AJC.org/ForgottenExodus AJC.org/PeopleofthePod Follow Architects of Peace on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace You can reach us at: podcasts@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript: Manya Brachear Pashman: In September 2020, the world saw what had been years – decades – in the making: landmark peace agreements dubbed the Abraham Accords – normalizing relations between Israel and two Arabian Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Later, in December, they were joined by the Kingdom of Morocco. Five years later, AJC is pulling back the curtain to meet key individuals who built the trust that led to these breakthroughs and turning the spotlight on some of the results. Introducing the Architects of Peace. On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September, American Jewish Committee hosted conversations with former Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro:. Both diplomats discussed the dangers threatening peace in the region, including some countries' unilateral calls for Palestinian statehood. They shared what's at stake and what it will take to expand the Abraham Accords and make progress toward peace in the region. We're including those conversations as part of our series.  AJC's Chief Strategy and Communications Officer Belle Yoeli starts us off with Ambassador Shapiro. Belle Yoeli:  Ambassador Shapiro, thank you so much for being with us. We're going to speak primarily about unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood, but I, of course, want to ask you a couple of questions, because you have so much to share with us before we dive in.  First and foremost, as we've said, It's been almost two years, and at AJC, we're all about optimism and playing the long game, as you know, but it does feel like the challenges for the Jewish community and the state of Israel continue to build. And of course, the war looms very large. What is your analysis of the geopolitical horizon for the war in Gaza. Dan Shapiro:  First, thanks for having me. Thank you to American Jewish Committee and to Ted and everybody for all you do. Thank you, Ruby [Chen], and the families, for the fellowship that we can share with you in this goal. I'll just say it very simply, this war needs to end. The hostages need to come home. Hamas needs to be removed from power. And aid needs to surge into Gaza and move forward with a reconstruction of Gaza for Palestinians who prepare to live in peace with Israel. This is something that is overdue and needs to happen. I think there have been a number of missed opportunities along the way. I don't say this in a partisan way. I think President Trump has missed opportunities at the end of the first ceasefire, when the first ceasefire was allowed to expire after the Iran strike, something I strongly supported and felt was exactly the right thing to do. There was an opening to create a narrative to end the war. I think there have been other missed opportunities. And I don't say in a partisan way, because the administration I served in, the Biden administration, we made mistakes and we missed opportunities. So it can be shared. that responsibility.  But what I do think is that there is a new opportunity right now, and we saw it in President Trump's meeting with Arab leaders. It's going to take very significant, deft, and sustained diplomatic effort. He's got a good team, and they need to do the follow through now to hold the Arabs to their commitments on ensuring Hamas is removed from power, on ensuring that there's a security arrangement in Gaza that does not leave Israel vulnerable to any possibility of a renewal of hostilities against it. And of course, to get the hostages released. That's pressure on the Arabs. And of course, he's got a meeting coming up with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and I do think he's going to need to lean on Prime Minister Netanyahu to overcome the resistance that he has to deal with in his cabinet, from those who want to continue the war or who those who rule out any role of any kind for the Palestinian Authority in something that will follow in the day after in Gaza.  So there is a real opportunity here. Once the war is over, then we have an opportunity to get back on the road that we were on. Two years ago at this UN General Assembly, I was serving as the Biden administration's Senior Advisor on regional integration, the first State Department position to hold that, trying to follow through on the excellent work that Jason Greenblatt and Jared Kushner and, of course, President Trump did in the first term in achieving the Abraham Accords. And we were building out the Negev Forum. And in fact, at that UNGA meeting, we had planned the next ministerial meeting of the Negev Forum. It was to take place October 19 in Marrakesh. Obviously, no one ever heard about that summit. It didn't happen. But getting back on the road to strengthening and expanding the Abraham Accords, to getting Saudi Arabia to the table as a country that will normalize relations with Israel, to expanding regional forums like the Negev Forum. Those are all still within reach, but none of them are possible until the war ends, till the hostages are home, till Hamas is removed from power.  Belle Yoeli:  Absolutely. And we look forward to talking more about the day after, in our next segment, in a segment coming up. Ambassador, you just got back from Israel. Can you tell us about your experience, the mood, what's the climate like in Israel? And any insights from your meetings and time that you think should be top of mind for us? Dan Shapiro:  I think what was top of mind for almost every Israeli I spoke to was the hostages. I spent time in the hostage square in Tel Aviv, spent time with Ruby, spent time with other hostage families, and everywhere you go as everybody who spin their nose, you see the signs, you hear the anxiety. And it's getting deeper because of the time that people are worried is slipping away for, especially for those who are still alive, but for all of those hostages to be returned to their families, so deep, deep anxiety about it, and candidly, some anger, I think we just heard a little bit of it toward a government that they're not sure shares that as the highest priority. There's a lot of exhaustion. People are tired of multiple rounds of reserve duty, hundreds of days. Families stressed by that as well the concern that this could drag on with the new operation well into next year. It's allowed to continue. It's a lot of worry about Israel's increased isolation, and of course, that's part of the subject. We'll discuss how countries who have been friends of Israel, whether in the region or in Europe or elsewhere, are responding in more and more negative ways, and Israel, and all Israelis, even in their personal lives, are feeling that pinch. But there's also some, I guess, expectant hope that President Trump, who is popular in Israel, of course, will use his influence and his regional standing, which is quite significant, to put these pieces together. Maybe we're seeing that happening this week. And of course, there's some expectant hope, or at least expectant mood, about an election next year, which will bring about some kind of political change in Israel. No one knows exactly what that will look like, but people are getting ready for that. So Israelis are relentlessly forward, looking even in the depths of some degree of anxiety and despair, and so I was able to feel those glimmers as well. Belle Yoeli:  And relentlessly resilient, absolutely resilient. And we know that inspires us. Moving back to the piece on diplomatic isolation and the main piece of our conversation, obviously, at AJC, we've been intensely focused on many of the aspects that are concerning us, in terms of unfair treatment of countries towards Israel, but unilateral recognition of Palestinian state is probably the most concerning issue that we've been dealing with this week, and obviously has gotten a lot of attention in the media. So from your perspective, what is this really all about? Obviously, this, this has been on the table for a while. It's not the first time that countries have threatened to do this, but I think it is the first time we're time we're seeing France and other major countries now pushing this forward in this moment. Is this all about political pressure on Israel? Dan Shapiro:  Well, first, I'll say that I think it's a mistake. I think it's an ill advised set of initiatives by France, by Canada, Australia, UK and others. It will change almost it will change nothing on the ground. And so to that sense, it's a purely rhetorical step that changes nothing, and probably does little, if anything, to advance toward the stated goal of some sort of resolution of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. And in many ways, it may actually set it back in part because of the way it appears to and certainly many Israelis understand it too. And I'm sorry to say, many Arabs understand it to reward Hamas. Hamas is celebrating it as an achievement of October 7, and that October 7 will find its place in the pantheon of the Palestinian Liberation story that should never be allowed to happen. So doing it this way, doing it without conditioning it on the release of hostages, on the disarming and removal of Hamas from Gaza, is a mistake. And of course, it tells Israelis that their very legitimate concerns about obviously the hostages, but also that some future Palestinian state, wherever and whatever form it might take, could become a threat to them from other parts, from parts of the West Bank, as it was from Gaza on October 7. And you cannot get to that goal unless you're willing to engage the Israeli public on those concerns, very legitimate concerns, and address them in a very forthright way.  So I think it's a mistake. I'm sure, to some degree, others have made this observation. It is motivated by some of the domestic political pressures that these leaders feel from their different constituencies, maybe their left, left wing constituencies, some right wing constituencies, and some immigrant constituencies. And so maybe they're responding to that. And I think that's, you know, leaders deal with those types of things. I think sometimes they make bad decisions in dealing with those types of pressures. I think that's the case here, but I it's also the case. I think it's just fair to say that in the absence of any Israeli Government articulated viable day after, plan for Gaza, something we were urged Israel to work with us on all the time. I was serving in the Biden administration, and I think the Trump administration has as well, but it's remained blurry. What does what is that vision of the day after? Not only when does it start, but what does it look like afterwards? And is it something that Arab States and European states can buy into and get behind and and put their influence to work to get Hamas out and to do a rebuild that meets the needs of both Israelis and Palestinians. There hasn't been that. And so that could have been a way of satisfying some of those domestic pressures, but it wasn't really available. And so I think some of the leaders turn to this ill advised move instead. Belle Yoeli:  So perhaps catering to domestic political concerns and wanting to take some sort of moral high ground on keeping peace alive, but beyond that, no real, practical or helpful outcomes, aside from setting back the cause of peace? Dan Shapiro:  I think it has limited practical effects. Fact, I think it does tell Israelis that much of the world has not internalized their legitimate concerns, and that they will be, you know, cautious at best for this. Everybody knows that there are many Israelis who have been long standing supporters of some kind of two state resolution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. And post October 7, they've, they don't still hold that position, or at least they say, if it can happen, it's going to take a long time, it's going to look very different. And I think that actually is some a real practical takeaway, that if we are going to talk about some future establishment of a Palestinian state and some two state arrangement, certainly separation between Israelis and Palestinians, so they don't try to live intermixed in a way that they govern each other. I think that is that is desirable, but it's not necessarily going to look like two state outcomes that were envisioned in the Oslo period, in the 90s and the 2000s it's going to look different. It's going to take longer. And so that is something that I think we have to make sure is understood as people raise this initiative, that their goal is not the goal of 1993 it's going to have to look different, and it's going to have to take longer. Belle Yoeli:  So as more and more countries have sort of joined this, this move that we find to be unhelpful, obviously, a concern that we all have who are engaged in this work is that we've heard response, perhaps, from the Israelis, that there could be potential annexation of the West Bank, and that leads to this sort of very, very, even more concerning scenario that all of the work that you were discussing before, around the Abraham Accords, could freeze, or, perhaps even worse, collapse. What's your analysis on that scenario? How concerned should we be based on everything that you know now and if not that scenario? What else should we be thinking about? Dan Shapiro:  We should be concerned. I was actually in Israel, when the UAE issued their announcement about four weeks ago that annexation in the West Wing could be a red line, and I talked to a very senior UAE official and tried to understand what that means, and they aren't, weren't prepared to or say precisely what it means. It doesn't necessarily mean they're going to break off relations or end the Abraham Accords, but that they would have to respond, and there's a limited range of options for how one could respond, with moving ambassadors or limiting flights or reducing certain kinds of trade or other visits. Nothing good, nothing that would help propel forward the Abraham accords and that particular critical bilateral relationship in a way that we wanted to so I think there's risk. I think if the UAE would take that step, others would probably take similar steps. Egypt and Jordan have suggested there would be steps. So I think there's real risk there, and I think it's something that we should be concerned about, and we should counsel our Israeli friends not to go that route. There are other ways that they may respond. In fact, I think we've already seen the Trump administration, maybe as a proxy, make some kind of moves that try to balance the scales of these unilateral recognitions. But that particular one, with all of the weight that it carries about what how it limits options for future endpoints, I think would be very, very damaging. And I don't think I'm the only one. Just in the last hour and a half or so, President Trump, sitting in the Oval Office, said very publicly that he, I think you said, would not allow Netanyahu to do the Analyze annexation of the West Bank. I think previously, it was said by various people in the administration that it's really an Israeli decision, and that the United States is not going to tell them what to do. And that's perfectly fine as a public position, and maybe privately, you can say very clearly what you think is the right course, he's now said it very publicly. We'll see if he holds to that position. But he said it, and I think given the conversations he was having with Arab leaders earlier this week, given the meeting, he will have his fourth meeting. So it's obviously a very rich relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, I think it's clear what he believes is necessary to get to the end of this war and not leave us in a worse position for trying to get back on the road to his goals. His goals of expanding the Abraham accords his great achievement from the first term, getting Saudi Arabia to normalize relations, of course, getting hostages released and getting Arabs involved in the reconstruction of Gaza in a way that Gaza can never become the threat it was again on October 7, those are his goals. They'll be well served by the end of the war that I described earlier, and by avoiding this cycle that you're referencing. Belle Yoeli:  Putting aside the issue of unilateral recognition, I think we've seen in our work with our Israeli counterparts, sort of differences in the political establish. Around how important it is in thinking about the day after and seeing movement on the Palestinian issue. And we've seen from some that they perhaps make it out that it's not as important that the Palestinian having movement towards a political path. It's not necessarily a have to be front and center, while others seem to prioritize it. And I think in our work with Arab countries, it's very clear that there does have to be some tangible movement towards the political aspirations for the Palestinian for there to really be any future progress beyond the Abraham accords. What's your take? Dan Shapiro:  My take is that the Arab states have often had a kind of schizophrenic view about the Palestinian issue. It's not always been, maybe rarely been their highest priority. They've certainly had a lot of disagreements with and maybe negative assessments of Palestinian leaders, of course, Hamas, but even Palestinian Authority leaders. And so, you know, it's possible to ask the question, or it has been over time, you know, how high do they prioritize? It? Certainly those countries that stepped forward to join the Abraham accords said they were not going to let that issue prevent them from advancing their own interests by establishing these productive bilateral relations with Israel, having said that there's no question that Arab publics have been deeply, deeply affected by the war in Gaza, by the coverage they see they unfortunately, know very little about what happened on October 7, and they know a lot about Israeli strikes in Gaza, civilian casualties, humanitarian aid challenges, and so that affects public moods. Even in non democratic countries, leaders are attentive to the views of their publics, and so I think this is important to them. And every conversation that I took part in, and I know my colleagues in the Biden administration with Arab states about those day after arrangements that we wanted them to participate in, Arab security forces, trainers of Palestinian civil servants, reconstruction funding and so forth. They made very clear there were two things they were looking for. They were looking for a role for the Palestinian Authority, certainly with room to negotiate exactly what that role would be, but some foothold for the Palestinian Authority and improving and reforming Palestinian Authority, but to have them be connected to that day after arrangement in Gaza and a declared goal of some kind of Palestinian state in the future.  I think there was a lot of room in my experience, and I think it's probably still the case for flexibility on the timing, on the dimensions, on some of the characteristics of that outcome. And I think a lot of realism among some of these Arab leaders that we're not talking about tomorrow, and we're not talking about something that might have been imagined 20 or 30 years ago, but they still hold very clearly to those two positions as essentially conditions for their involvement in getting to getting this in. So I think we have to take it seriously. It sounds like President Trump heard that in his meeting with the Arab leaders on Tuesday. It sounds like he's taking it very seriously. Belle Yoeli:  I could ask many more questions, but I would get in trouble, and you've given us a lot to think about in a very short amount of time. Ambassador Shapiro, thank you so much for being with us. Dan Shapiro:  Thank you. Thank you everybody.  Manya Brachear Pashman: As you heard, Ambassador Shapiro served under President Obama. Now AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson speaks with Jason Greenblatt, who served under President Trump. But don't expect a counterpoint. Despite their political differences, these two men see eye to eye on quite a bit. Jason Isaacson: Jason first, thank you for the Abraham Accords. The work that you did changed the history of the Middle East. We are so full of admiration for the work of you and your team. Jared Kushner. Of course, President Trump, in changing the realities for Israel's relationship across the region and opening the door to the full integration of Israel across the region.  It's an unfinished work, but the work that you pioneered with the President, with Jared, with the whole team, has changed the perspective that Israel can now enjoy as it looks beyond the immediate borders, Jordan and Egypt, which has had relations with a quarter a century or more, to full integration in the region. And it's thanks to you that we actually are at this point today, even with all the challenges. So first, let me just begin this conversation by just thanking you for what you've done.  Jason Greenblatt: Thank you. Thank you, and Shana Tova to everybody, thank you for all that you do. Jason Isaacson: Thank you. So you were intimately involved in negotiations to reach normalization agreements between Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kingdom of Bahrain, of course, the United Arab Emirates. Can you take us behind the scenes of these negotiations? At what point during the first term of President Trump did this become a priority for the administration, and when did it seem that it might actually be a real possibility? Jason Greenblatt: So I have the benefit, of course, of looking backward, right? We didn't start out to create the Abraham Accords. We started out to create peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, which, as Dan knows, and so many people here know, including you Jason, seems to be an impossible task. But I would say that if I follow the breadcrumbs, my first meeting with Yousef Al Otaiba was a lunch, where it was the first time I actually ever met an Emirati, the first time I understood the psychology of the Emiratis. And others. I realized that the world had changed tremendously.  Everything that you heard about anti-Israel wasn't part of the conversation. I'll go so far as to say, when I went to the Arab League Summit that took place in Jordan in March of 2017 where I met every foreign minister. And I'm not going to tell you that I loved many of those meetings, or 85% of the conversation, where it wasn't exactly excited about Israel and what Israel stood for. There were so many things in those conversations that were said that gave me hope.  So it was multiple years of being in the White House and constantly trying to work toward that. But I want to go backwards for a second, and you touched on this in your speech, there are many parents and grandparents of the Abraham Accords, and AJC is one of those parents or grandparents. There are many people who work behind the scenes, Israeli diplomats and so many others. And I'm sure the Kingdom of Morocco, where the architecture was built for something like the Abraham Accords, everybody wanted regional peace and talked about Middle East peace. But we were fortunate, unfortunately for the Palestinians who left the table, which was a big mistake, I think, on their part, we're very fortunate to take all of that energy and all of that hard work and through a unique president, President Trump, actually create that architecture.  On a sad note, I wouldn't say that when I left the White House, I thought I'd be sitting here thinking, you know, five years out, I thought there'd be lots of countries that would already have signed and all the trips that I take to the Middle East, I thought would be much. Now they're easy for me, but we're in a very, very different place right now. I don't think I ever would have envisioned that. Jason Isaacson: Thank you. The administration has talked a great deal about expanding the Abraham Accords, of course, and as have we. Indeed, at an AJC program that we had in Washington in February with Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, he talked publicly for the first time about Lebanon and Syria joining the Accords. Obviously, with both of those countries, their new political situation presents new possibilities.  However, the ongoing war in Gaza, as we've been discussing with Ambassador Shapiro, and Israel's actions, including most recently striking Hamas in Doha, have further isolated Israel in the region and made an expansion of the accords harder to envision. At least, that's the way it seems. Given the current situation in the Middle East. Do you think the Trump administration can be successful in trying to broker new agreements, or do the current politics render that impossible in the short term? How hopeful are you? Jason Greenblatt: So I remain hopeful. First of all, I think that President Trump is a unique president because he's extremely close to the Israeli side, and he's very close to the Arab side. And he happens to have grandchildren who are both, right. I think, despite this terrible time that we're facing, despite hostage families, I mean, the terrible things that they have to live through and their loved ones are living it through right now, I still have hope. There's no conversation that I have in the Arab world that still doesn't want to see how those Abraham Accords can be expanded. Dan, you mentioned the Arab media. It's true, the Arab world has completely lost it when it comes to Israel, they don't see what I see, what I'm sure all of you see.  I'm no fan of Al Jazeera, but I will say that there are newspapers that I write for, like Arab News. And when I leave the breakfast room in a hotel in Riyadh and I look at the headlines of, not Al Jazeera, but even Arab News, I would say, Wow, what these people are listening to and reading, what they must think of us. And we're seeing it now play out on the world stage. But despite all that, and I take my kids to the Middle East all the time, we have dear friends in all of those countries, including very high level people. I've gotten some great Shana Tovas from very high level people. They want the future that was created by the Abraham Accords. How we get there at this particular moment is a big question mark. Jason Isaacson: So we touched on this a little bit in the earlier conversation with Dan Shapiro:. Your team during the first Trump administration was able to defer an Israeli proposal to annex a portion of the West Bank, thanks to obviously, the oped written by Ambassador Al Otaiba, and the very clear position that that government took, that Israel basically had a choice, normalization with the UAE or annexation. Once again, there is discussion now in Israel about annexation. Now the President, as Ambassador Shapiro just said, made a very dramatic statement just a couple of hours ago. How do you see this playing out? Do you think that annexation is really off the table now? And if it were not off the table, would it prevent the continuation of the agreements that were reached in 2020 and the expansion of those agreements to a wider integration of Israel in the region? Jason Greenblatt: To answer that, I think for those of you who are in the room, who don't know me well, you should understand my answer is coming from somebody who is on the right of politics, both in Israel and here. In fact, some of my Palestinian friends would say that sometimes I was Bibi's mouthpiece. But I agree with President Trump and what he said earlier today that Dan had pointed out, I don't think this is the time. I don't think it's the place. And I was part of the team that wrote the paperwork that would have allowed Israel to . . . you use the word annexation. I'll say, apply Israeli sovereignty. You'll use the word West Bank, I'll use Judea, Samaria.  Whatever the label is, it really doesn't matter. I don't think this is the time to do it. I think Israel has so many challenges right now, militarily, hostages, there's a million things going on, and the world has turned against Israel. I don't agree with those that are pushing Bibi. I don't know if it's Bibi himself, but I hope that Bibi could figure out a way to get out of that political space that he's in. And I think President Trump is making the right call. Jason Isaacson: So, I was speaking with Emirati diplomats a couple of days ago, who were giving me the sense that Israel hasn't gotten the message that the Palestinian issue is really important to Arab leaders. And we talked about this with Ambassador Shapiro earlier, that it's not just a rhetorical position adopted by Arab leaders. It actually is the genuine view of these Arab governments. Is that your sense as well that there needs to be something on the Palestinian front in order to advance the Abraham Accords, beyond the countries that we've established five years ago? Jason Greenblatt: You know, when I listened to Dan speak, and I told him this after his remarks, I'm always reminded that even though we disagree around the edges on certain things, if you did a Venn diagram, there would be a lot of overlap. I agree with how he sees the world. But I want to take it even back to when I was in the White House.  There are many times people said, Oh, the Arabs don't care about the Palestinians. They don't care. We could just do whatever we want. It's not true. They may care more about their own countries, right? They all have their visions, and it's important to them to advance their own visions. The Palestinian cause may not have been as important, but there is no way that they were going to abandon the Palestinians back then, and I don't think the UAE or the Kingdom of Morocco or others having entered into the Abraham Accords, abandoned the Palestinians. I think that was the wrong way to look at it, but they are certainly not going to abandon the Palestinians now. And I think that how Dan described it, which is there has to be some sort of game plan going forward. Whether you want to call it a state, which, I don't like that word, but we can't continue to live like this. I'm a grandfather now of three. I don't want my grandchildren fighting this fight. I really don't. Is there a solution?  Okay, there's a lot of space between what I said and reality, and I recognize that, but it's incumbent on all of us to keep trying to figure out, is there that solution? And it's going to include the Palestinians. I just want to close my answer with one thing that might seem odd to everybody. I'm not prone to quoting Saeb Erekat, who I disagreed with, the late Saeb Erekat, who I disagreed with just about on everything, but he used to tell me, Jason, the answer isn't in the Koran, it's not in the Torah, it's not in the Christian Bible, and the Israelis and the Palestinians are not leaving the space. So let's figure out a solution that we could all live with. So that's how I see it. Jason Isaacson: Thank you for that. One last question. I also heard in another conversation with other em righty diplomats the other day that the conflict isn't between Arabs and Israelis or Arabs and Jews, it's between moderates and extremists, and that the UAE is on the side of the moderates, and Morocco is on the side of the moderates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain is on the side of the moderates, and Israel is on the side of the moderates. And that's what we have to keep in our minds.   But let me also ask you something that we've been saying for 30 years across the region, which is, if you believe in the Palestinian cause, believe in rights for the Palestinians, you will advance that cause by engaging Israel, not by isolating Israel. Is that also part of the argument that your administration used five years ago? Jason Greenblatt: 100%. I think, I mean, I kept pushing for it and eventually they did it, for the Israelis and the Arabs to engage directly. Yes, the US plays a role, and they could play a moderating role. They could play somewhat of a coercive role. Nobody's going to force the Israelis, or frankly, even the Palestinians, to do anything they don't want to do, but getting them in the room so there are no missed signals, no missed expectations, I think, is the key part of this solution. I'm still hopeful, just to go back to your prior question, that they could get the right people in the room and somebody like President Trump, together with Emirati diplomats, Moroccan diplomats and others. They could talk rationally, and sanely, and appropriately, and we'll get somewhere good. Jason Isaacson: Ok, look ahead. We just marked the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords. Will there be a 10th Anniversary of the Abraham Accords, and will it look the same that it is now? Jason Greenblatt: No, I think it's going to be better. Yes, I think there's going to be a 10th Anniversary. I think there will be challenges. But maybe the best way I could answer this is, when the, I'll call it, the beeper incident in Lebanon happened. Okay, quite, quite a feat. I was in a conference room at a client of mine in the Middle East. Most of the room was filled with Lebanese Arabs, Christians and Muslims and some Druze. And it was unusual for everybody's phone to buzz at once, because I'm usually following the Israeli and American news. They're following Arab news. All the phones buzz. So somebody stopped talking, and we all picked up our phone to look at it. And I'm looking at the headlines thinking, oh, boy, am I in the wrong room, right?  And after a minute or so of people kind of catching their breath, understanding what happened, two or three of them said, wow, Jason. Like, that's incredible. Like, you know, I wasn't in the White House anymore, but they also want a different future, right? They are sick and tired of Lebanon being a failed state. Their kids are like my kids, and they're just . . . they're everything that they're building is for a different future, and I see that time and time again. So to go back to the UAE diplomats comment, which I hear all the time as well. It really is a fight of moderates against extremists. The extremists are loud and they're very bad. We know that, but we are so much better. So working together, I think we're going to get to somewhere great. Jason Isaacson: Very good. Okay. Final question. You can applaud, it's okay. Thank you for that. Out of the Abraham Accords have grown some regional cooperation agreements. I too, you too, IMEC, the India, Middle East, Europe, Economic corridor. Do you see that also, as part of the future, the creation of these other regional agreements, perhaps bringing in Japan and Korea and and other parts of the world into kind of expanding the Abraham Accords? In ways that are beneficial to many countries and also, at the same time, deepening the notion of Israelis, Israel's integration in the region. Jason Greenblatt: 100% and I know I think AJC has been very active on the IMEC front. People used to say, Oh, this is not an economic peace. It isn't an economic peace, but nor is economics not a very important part of peace. So all of these agreements, I encourage you to keep working toward them, because they will be needed. In fact, one of the fights that I used to have with Saeb Erekat and President Abbas all the time is, I know you're not an economic issue, but let's say we manage to make peace. What's going to happen the next day? You need an economic plan. Let's work on the economic plan. So whether it's IMEC or something else, just keep working at it. Go, you know, ignore the bad noise. The bad noise is here for a little while, unfortunately, but there will be a day after, and those economic agreements are what's going to be the glue that propels it forward. Jason Isaacson: Jason Greenblatt, really an honor to be with you again. Thank you.  Manya Brachear Pashman: In our next episode of the series, we will explore more of the opportunities and challenges presented by the Abraham Accords and who might be the next country to sign the landmark peace agreement.  Atara Lakritz is our producer. T.K. Broderick is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Jason Isaacson, Sean Savage, and the entire AJC team for making this series possible.  You can subscribe to Architects of Peace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace. The views and opinions of our guests don't necessarily reflect the positions of AJC. You can reach us at podcasts@ajc.org. If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to spread the word, and hop onto Apple Podcasts or Spotify to rate us and write a review to help more listeners find us. Music Credits: Middle East : ID: 279780040; Composer: Eric Sutherland Inspired Middle East: ID: 241884108; Composer: iCENTURY Mystical Middle East: ID: 212471911; Composer: Vicher

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Rachel Law (@rachelemilylaw) to talk Rugby World Cup, and to look ahead at what's next for Scotland. We may get some Welsh people mad at us, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and US bureau chief Jacob Magid join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. In a dramatic joint press conference at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out some of the 20 points of the Trump plan for “eternal” peace in the Middle East with the US president as head of the “Board of Peace.” Before we get into the content of the Trump peace plan and how it diverges from the draft we spoke about earlier in the week, we discuss the atmosphere inside the White House — especially during the seemingly very long wait for the two leaders to appear. We also learn about an unprecedented apology delivered by the prime minister to Qatar and a plan for a vague trilateral security mechanism between Qatar, the US and Israel. The pair assesses the chances for success for the peace plan and gives insight into some of the potential complications. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump unveils Gaza peace plan, hailing backing from Israel, Arab and Muslim states Netanyahu secures key edits to Trump plan to slow and limit Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza Trump’s unique diplomacy offers Netanyahu a path to goals in Gaza and beyond ‘The closest we’ve ever come’: Full text of Trump, Netanyahu statements on deal to end Gaza war Full text: Trump’s 20-point ‘comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict’ Arab, Muslim nations pledge to realize Trump’s Gaza plan; Hamas examining it ‘responsibly’ Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar for violating its territory with strike on Hamas chiefs Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, September 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTO THE SUNKEN PLACE!! Get Out Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Monkey's Paw & Producer Jordan Peele's HIM playing now in theatres, Greg & Andrew REUNITE to give their Get Out Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Andrew Gordon dive into Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning 2017 social horror / thriller Get Out! This critically acclaimed film follows Chris Washington, played by Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah, Black Panther), a young Black man who visits the family estate of his white girlfriend Rose Armitage, portrayed by Allison Williams (Girls, M3GAN). At first, the trip seems like an awkward but typical “meet the parents” scenario with Rose's seemingly friendly mother Missy Armitage (Catherine Keener, Capote, Being John Malkovich) and father Dean Armitage (Bradley Whitford, The West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale). But soon, Chris uncovers a terrifying secret involving hypnosis, body snatching, and the sinister Coagula Procedure. The supporting cast includes Caleb Landry Jones (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) as Rose's unsettling brother Jeremy, Lakeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You, Atlanta) as the mysterious Andre/Logan, Lil Rel Howery (Free Guy, Vacation Friends) delivering comic relief as Chris's TSA best friend Rod, and Stephen Root (Office Space, Barry) as blind art dealer Jim Hudson. Get Out became a cultural phenomenon with iconic moments like the chilling “sunken place” hypnosis scene, the eerie garden party sequence with the “grandparents” living inside Black hosts, and the shocking twist of Rose's betrayal. The film balances psychological dread with razor-sharp social commentary on race, privilege, and exploitation, making it one of the most discussed horror films of the 21st century. Join Greg & Andrew as they react to the film's most haunting visuals, dissect its layered themes, and break down why Get Out remains a groundbreaking entry in both horror and social cinema. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on a grand ballroom and the iconic Rose Garden has gotten a new look. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Rich weighs in on the Baltimore Ravens falling to 1-2 on the season after their NFL Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Rob Lowe joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his FOX gameshow ‘The Floor,' if the Los Angeles Dodgers should use Shohei Ohtani out of the bullpen during the playoffs, reveals that he went full fanboy the first time he met Robert Redford, shares a great story about meeting Martin Sheen long before they co-star on ‘West Wing' together, and recaps his appearance as a 15-year-old on ‘Pyramid,' and much more. Rich debates whether or not the 49ers should trade for Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson in the wake of Nick Bosa's season-ending ACL injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Olsen, the university librarian for BYU-Idaho, talks about the newly remodeled west wing of the McKay library on campus and the new features it offers.

David Litt is a writer, political speechwriter, and author best known for his work as a senior presidential speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Joining the White House at just 24, Litt became one of the youngest speechwriters in history, contributing to remarks on issues ranging from healthcare and climate change to comedy sketches for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. After leaving government, he turned to writing for a wider audience. His memoir, Thanks, Obama, blends sharp political insight with self-deprecating humor, earning praise for its candid behind-the-scenes look at life in the West Wing. He later published Democracy in One Book or Less, an accessible, witty exploration of how America's political system works—and how it doesn't. His latest book, It's Only Drowning, is a laugh-out-loud love letter to surfing—and the story of an unlikely friendship, one that crosses the fault lines of education, ideology, and culture tearing so many of us apart. Follow David's Substack, Word Salad.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Video Games x West Wing x Luke 6:27-36 x Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com

Den røde løber var rullet ud for Donald og Melania Trump, der var på deres andet statsbesøg i Storbritannien (som det første amerikanske præsidentpar nogensinde). Hvad kom der ud af besøget udover storslåede militærparader, høflige skåltaler og gallamiddag på Windsor-slottet? Og så er en række mennesker blevet fyret for at hylde mordet på højrefløjsaktivisten Charlie Kirk - eller tale kritisk om ham. Republikanerne kalder det konsekvens-kultur - er det en ny pendant til cancel culture? Deltagere: Udlandskorrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, nyhedsvært og tidl. korrespondent i Storbritannien Tinne Hjersing Knudsen, kulturkorrespondent Sandra Brovall og europakorrespondent Anna Gaarslev. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen.

Rick Cleveland won an Emmy for his writing on The West Wing and has also written for Six Feet Under and several other television shows, in addition to writing for the stage. This month he'll be taking part in the Door Kinetic Arts Festival, where he'll stage a reading for his new play for Deaf West Theater. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about working in a writer's room, the future of television writing, and the personal story behind the episode of the West Wing that won him an Emmy Award. Then they discuss his new play, Lulu, about a Gorilla who is the only witness to a murder and must communicate through sign language. Cleveland will be in Door County next week for the Door Kinetic Arts Festival, joining fellow writer Chris Nee for a discussion about writing for film and screen at Write On, Door County on Sept. 23 at 4 pm, and then a reading of his play on Sept. 26. Get more details on DKAF at Doorkinetic.com.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/16/25), Hank brings up his flipchart, M-A-P-S: Memorable Keys to the Bible's Divine Inspiration, noting its importance by bringing up a notable scene from the popular TV show The West Wing, where President Bartlet dresses down a talk show host over her objection of homosexuality being based on the Bible, leaving her embarrassed and speechless. Scenes like this are why Christians must be equipped to know how to respond to those who claim that the Bible is antiquated.Hank also answers the following questions:Why did God create the devil? Linda - Seattle, WA (15:11)Can you clarify your comments about The West Wing regarding the Bible being antiquated? Joseph - Roanoke Park, CA (19:42)Where can I go in the Scriptures to handle the difficulties I am facing in life? Peggy - City, ST (22:55)

Episode 158 features Laura Eppler who I've known for quite a while and who's become a very good friend. She's here on the show to discuss her second career as an officiant. In fact, just over one year ago from the release of this episode she married Stef and I in our backyard. We discuss that second career, plus boredom, writing, and divert into a tangent or two… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Laura Eppler, Celebrant on Facebook Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do AgentPalmer.com Other Links Another Cup of Coffee Facts from Agent Palmer “What's Next” taught me even more about West Wing's legacy Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

Vice President Kamala Harris unleashes in her new book “107 Days,” exposing how the Biden White House failed to protect her while Fox News launched relentless attacks. In the excerpt of the upcoming book, Harris recalls being thrown under the bus by her own team, castigated for a Selma speech that went viral, and left to fend off negative narratives about staff turnover and chaos. VP Harris reveals how she had to build her own infrastructure of support because she could not rely on the West Wing. Her account frames betrayal from within and hostility from outside as defining tests of her vice presidency, while positioning her as a leader who survived political fire and refuses to be silenced.

Send us a textYears into their relationship Wolfie, Ravenshadow, and MZ find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country. With tensions already flaring, an encounter with an unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their loathing, and their run of consecutive shows. On Episode 685 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the film Together from director Michael Shanks! We also talk about the very long storied history of the Amityville films, plagiarism in cinema, and the process of building a relationship into a single entity. So grab your girth certificate, unbox your colorectal kit, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Presence, Conjuring: Last Rites, Good Boy, haunted house movies, Amityville Horror, David Sandberg, Lights Out, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Dead Stream, all the Amityville movies, Superman, DCU, James Gunn, Marvel Filmmaking, The Ghostbreaker, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Blob, Endangered Species, Witchboard 2, Stigmata, Stir of Echoes, Malevolence, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Black Sheep, Deadgirl, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Almost Human, A Low Budget Nightmare, Psycho Goreman, Joe Begos, Slumber Party Massacre, Masters of Horror, Ryan Phillipe, Way of the Gun, 54, James Duval, Night of the Living Dead Contagion, May, Donnie Darko, That Thing You Do, Jonathan Schaech, Chris Columbus, Gremlins, The VVitch, Polly Holliday, Joe Perry, The Lost Boys, Lords of Salem, Doomwatch, Torso, Alligator, The Tell Tale Heart, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Haunting, RIP Scott Spiegel, Thou Shall Not Kill… Except, Intruder, Renee Estevez, The West Wing, Emilio Estevez, Addams Family Reunion, GLOW, Community, Marc Mero, Chavo Guerrero, Coca-Cola-rectol, Cologuard, trailer reactions, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Warm Bodies, Fright Night, The Thing, Society, Brian Yuzna, Together, Allison Brie, Dave Franco, James Franco, body horror, plagiarism, living in sin, codependence, The Sexy Skeksis, Spice Girls, Barbarian, Love Justin Long Time, Weapons, Zach Cregger, Robot Chicken, Josh Brolin, Carnivale, The Sexy Skeksis, Stuck in a Hole, Girth Certificate, Conjuring Karen, and Don't Plagiarize Me Bro!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Happy Wednesday! Today, Jon and Kristin kick things off by recapping their Labor Day weekend—Kristin hosted 40 guests out on the farm, while Jon was in D.C. touring the West Wing of the White House. After catching up, they welcome one of Kristin's closest friends to share about her life on the mission field in Africa and what it means to truly follow your purpose.Follow Shannon on Instagram HERESupport her Missions work HERE (Make sure *Specific Project* is selected and *Kampala Urban Team* is in the box) __________________________Kristin's Amazon Store FrontJon's Amazon Store FrontJoin all the fun on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Socials:Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That's The Point ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TiktokThat's The PointYoutubeKristin's Channel__________________________Head to BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and use code THATSTHEPOINT for 15% off your first order.Visit Quince.com/point for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Head over to Thrivemarket.com/POINT to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 giftHead to cowboycolostrum.com and use code THTSTHEPOINT at checkout for 20% off your first order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What can you learn about leadership from someone who's served four U.S. Presidents, navigated some of the most intense moments in American politics, and still believes the future depends on building more leaders, not fewer? In this Greatest Hits Week replay, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome David Gergen—former White House advisor, Harvard professor, and author—to the basement for a masterclass on leadership that applies as much to your career and investments as it does to running a country. Gergen pulls back the curtain on life inside the White House, from the early lessons he learned in the Navy to the behind-the-scenes moments that revealed the human side of Presidents. Along the way, he shares what separates great leaders from the rest, how to evaluate leadership in others (and yourself), and why service and responsibility are the cornerstones of lasting influence. Whether you're leading a team at work, managing your family's financial future, or just trying to be the kind of person others trust, you'll find plenty here to sharpen your approach. And because no visit to the basement is complete without some SB-style surprises, you'll also hear stories of presidential humor gone sideways, a White House prank or two, and reflections on how good leadership isn't about perfection—it's about purpose. Plus, the guys tackle a listener question on investing without specific goals, and Doug tests the panel's trivia chops with a leadership twist. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How David Gergen defines real leadership (and how it's changed over time) The telltale signs you're working with—or for—a great leader Lessons from the Navy, the West Wing, and history's most memorable leaders Why building leaders is just as important as being one Practical ways to evaluate leadership in politics, business, and investing How a clear sense of service can make you a better investor and decision-maker Questions for you while you listen (share with our Facebook group!): Who's the best leader you've ever worked for, and what made them stand out? How do you evaluate whether someone is worth following—whether in politics, business, or life? What's one leadership skill you wish more people would develop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another edition of Civics 101 Trivia! This time, it's also the swan song for one of our own.Senior Producer Christina Phillips, our mastermind of minutiae and all things related to taxes, joins us to convene a final round of her trademark trivia.Here is the link to the FOIA documents about the government's involvement in Hollywood productions.  CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it!

Mase & Sue review the brilliant, revelatory Billy Joel HBO documentary AND SO IT GOES, TV pioneer Ed Sullivan's SUNDAY BEST, the reboot of NAKED GUN and the silly, erotic, murder mystery, THE HUNTING WIVES. Plus, Lisa Edelstein talks about her sweet, hilarious Netflix animated series, LONG STORY SHORT, working on THE WEST WING, and the role she almost had on SEX AND THE CITY.00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Pickleball obsession03:43 San Francisco trip & cable cars06:35 Billy Joel documentary11:57 Ed Sullivan's impact17:26 Naked Gun reboot with Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson24:30 The Hunting Wives on Netflix30:11